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Parish councilman charged with battery of another councilman

A Lafourche Parish Council member has been charged with Simple Battery of a fellow council m e m b e r. J a m e s Bourgeois (age 51), the parish Bourgeois council representative of District #5, was charged following an investigaLafont tion into the incident which occurred after a recent parish council meeting. On Thursday, April 26, Jerry Lafont Jr., the parish council representative of District #8, filed a complaint with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to an incident involving Bourgeois which occurred after the Lafourche Parish Council meeting on Tuesday, April 24. Lafont alleged Bourgeois bumped him in the chest and made statements indicating a desire to kill him. Lafont also submitted an audio recording of the incident for evidence. See Council Page 5-A

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Efforts to abolish the death penalty have failed in the state Legislature.

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Lady of the Sea Hospital hosted its annual Safety Circus at the Cut Off Youth Center Saturday where 22 representatives were available for participants to visit with and learn from. The event featured games and prizes, hot dogs and drinks, face painting, finger printing, and an assortment of safety stations designed to inform and educate on child safety. Pictured is firefighter Dyon Perque handing out a t-shirt and firefighter’s hat to a happy participant.

‘What am I going to do?’ Louisiana budget woes spark anxiety By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s budget woes have spawned a heart-wrenching yearly ritual, where people who rely on the state for health services plead with lawmakers to shield their programs from cuts, in grueling testimony about the real-life hardships of coping with disabilities. The ritual played out again Monday in the Senate Finance Committee, as people in wheelchairs and parents with children unable to speak for themselves packed a hearing room to beg senators to reverse House-backed cuts proposed for the budget year starting July 1. “What am I going to do? Who is going to help me survive?” asked Travis Stafford, a 60-year-old Baton Rouge resident who had a cerebral hemorrhage as a child and has suffered with seizures that have damaged his brain. Stafford, who wears a helmet,

sat at the table while a friend read his testimony to senators. The Medicaid program that helps him perform daily activities is on the chopping block. Jamie Duplechine, of Lafayette, spoke from her wheelchair, describing her spinal cord injury. She’s able to live on her own and hold a job with assistance from the state, aid now threatened with elimination. “I would lose my job, my home and my life,” Duplechine said. Louisiana has struggled through a decade of budget gaps, piecing together short-term fixes repeatedly to keep programs up and running. But each year, critical health services are threatened and families trudge to the Louisiana Capitol to appeal for financing. The House-backed version of next year’s budget would close a gap caused by expiring taxes by cutting $431 million in general state tax dollars from the health department. See Budget Page 3-A

When a jury decided in 2016 that David Brown should die for killing a woman and her two daughters, it marked a rare occurrence in Lafourche Parish, and District Attorney Kristine Russell is thankful for that. “Thank goodness it’s something we’re not faced with often and hope to never face again,” said Russell, who assisted then-District Attorney Cam Morvant in the prosecution of Brown. “The process takes a long time to reach a conviction, and you certainly want to allow families of the victims to have some input. It’s truly the biggest decision a prosecutor can make.” A jury on Oct. 30, 2016, unanimously convicted Brown of the firstdegree murders of 29-year-old Jacquelin, 7-year-old Gabriela and 1year-old Izabela Nieves. Brown stabbed all three victims, raped Jacquelin and Gabriela and set the family’s apartment on fire. The jury decided Nov. 1, 2016, See Death Page 3-A

Louisiana posts worst economic performance in the country

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana posted the worst economic performance among the 50 states in 2017, becoming one of only three states where the economy shrank. Gross domestic product numbers released Friday by the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis measure economic output of each state. The state’s economy contracted by 0.2 percent, getting smaller for the second straight year. Louisiana was hammered by poor economic results in the nondurable goods manufacturing sector, which includes key oil-refining and chemical industries. Those industries are subject to wide swings in year-to-year profitability, based in part on the price of oil.

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Already into the last month of school, South Lafourche and Central Lafourche high school seniors are preparing for their final phases as high school students. At South Lafourche High School, this week is designated as Senior Week where seniors were allowed to participate in several ways, such as riding bikes to school on Monday and by boat on Tuesday. Pictured, far left, is Allie Hendrix giving Hannah Guidry and Maddie Cheramie a ride to school Monday. At Central Lafourche High School, seniors visited area middle schools Tuesday dressed in graduating attire to demonstrate to the students how rewarding it is to finally wear that cap and gown. Pictured are seniors passing through the halls at Lockport Middle School.

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The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces Parent Education Presentations at the Bayou Council Office in Thibodaux. It will be held on May 10, 17, and 24th from 10 a.m. till noon. Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed. For more information call 985-446-0643. _________________

Perch Jerkin Classic hosting fish fry fundraiser

The Perch Jerkin` Classic will be hosting a fish fry fundraiser in order to raise money for their annual tournament on Saturday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lockport Fire Department. Plate lunches will consist of fried fish, French fries and a slice of French bread for a $10 donation. Deliveries can be made for orders of 5 or more plate lunches. Contact Jarrod at 985860-4177, Josh at 985860-4228 or Brandon at 985-859-0221. All donations will fund the annual tournament where proceeds are donated to the St. Jude Children`s Research Hospital. __________________

Monthly Pastor’s breakfast set for Thursday

Pastor Morris Hunter is inviting all pastors to the Hope Center on May 10 for the monthly Pastor’s Breakfast at 8 a.m. Please RSVP to 985-3254673.

The Council of Catholic Women of St. Hilary Parish in Mathews is planning a trip to Lancaster and Philadelphia, PA. from Sept 15th to 23rd. Flyers are available in the vestibule of the church with all information. Call 985-381-1245 to register. Registration deadline is May 15. _________________

South Lafourche Bantam conducting early registration

South Lafourche Bantam Football will be holding open registration on May 14th and 25th at the Larose Civic Center from 6 to 7 p.m. All football players who are registering MUST bring their birth certificate. All coaches are NAYS certified. Early registration cost is $30 with the help of the July football camp fundraiser. Late registration is $50 and will be held on July 28th with the help of volunteering during the season. Otherwise it is $80 to register. Age cut off for the 2018-year is 6 to 12. Must be 12 before September 30. FMI please e m a i l hlandry@ymail.com. __________________

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that Brown should get the death penalty. It marked the first time in nearly 40 years a jury voted to put someone to death for a crime committed in Lafourche Parish. Although Louisiana is one of 31 states that still have the death penalty, the sentence has become more of a symbolic gesture due to the exorbitant cost and ethical dilemmas it creates, said Peter Scharf, a criminologist at the LSU School of Public Health and Justice. “People on death row are more likely to die of cancer or diabetes than being executed,” Scharf said. “If it’s symbolic, it’s become a very high-priced symbol. There are legal, confinement and procedural costs involved. I think we really need to think of it from a 360-degree lens and look at all the factors that raise ethical, legal and constitutional questions.” It costs taxpayers about $1.52 million a year to house death row inmates, and roughly 28 percent of the Public Defender Board’s annual budget is spent on capi-

tal cases, according to the state Department of Corrections. The controversies surrounding the death penalty caught the attention of Rep. Terry Landry, D-New Iberia, whose House Bill 162 aimed to abolish executions in Louisiana. However, the measure died in committee April 11. Due to its controversial nature, Landry’s bill failing did not surprise Terrebonne District Attorney Joseph Waitz Jr. “I have mixed emotions about the death penalty,” Waitz said. “I think some cases warrant it; however, the expense and time it takes make me wonder if it’s good for the victims in bringing them closure. It drags victims’ families on for years and years. For example, the Chad Louviere case went on for about 15 years.” On the morning of Oct. 17, 1996, Louviere drove to a bank at Grand Caillou and Moffet roads, where his estranged wife was working. He walked in with a bag containing an AR-15 rifle and ordered two male customers out. He took six women employees hostage, locked the doors

and shot and killed 27year-old Pamela Duplantis, the mother of a 9-year-old girl. Louviere forced two of the women to perform sex acts on each other while he watched and then raped all three women who remained inside. He was sentenced to death in 2000 but was re-sentenced April 21, 2015, to two consecutive life terms following appeals that lasted 15 years. After months of consultation, the victims agreed unanimously to revoke the death penalty rather than face the possibility of another trial, prosecutors said. Louviere’s case is indicative of how expensive and time- consuming Louisiana’s death penalty process has become, Waitz said. “There are so many hurdles we have to jump through it makes me think maybe we shouldn’t give murderers the easy way out and just let them sit in jail for the rest of their lives,” Waitz said. “The time delays are so out-of-control that it makes it not feasible.” There are 70 death row inmates currently in Louisiana, but only two have been executed in the last 18 years. Gerald Bordelon, who was convicted in 2002 for killing his 12-year-old stepdaughter in Livingston Parish, was executed in 2010 after waiving his appeals. During her 15 years as a Lafourche prosecutor, Russell has been involved in two such cases – Brown and Amy Hebert. Although Hebert was facing execution for the murders of her 9-yearold daughter and 7-yearold son in 2007, she was given a life sentence in 2009 after jury members disagreed about her fate. “From the very beginning it’s such a painstaking process because you want to do the right thing,” Russell said.

“While ultimately Cam Morvant made the decision to go forward with the death penalty in those cases, I was able to participate in the process. He really made sure he got opinions from people in our office and talked to family members. It’s a completely different decision-making process than any type of case that comes to our office. Death penalty cases are not taken lightly.” Brown’s request for a new trial was denied on April 5. He is scheduled to be formally sentenced 1:30 p.m. June 1.

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 8572202 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter@DanVCopp.

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The cut would grow to an estimated $1.6 billion or more with the loss of federal matching dollars. Safety-net hospitals would shutter, and tens of thousands would lose the state aid that keeps them in nursing homes. Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur said an estimated 45,000 people with disabilities are slated to lose health services in the budget proposal. “It makes us look pretty heartless,” LaFleur said. Gov. John Bel Edwards wants lawmakers to pass replacement taxes in a special session later this month to fill the budget hole. But it’s unclear if lawmakers will be able to reach a tax deal after a February special session imploded without raising revenue. During Monday’s hearing, parents choked up and wiped away tears as they explained the intricacies of caring for children who suffer with uncontrollable seizures, who breathe through tubes and who can’t feed themselves or hold up their own heads.

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Senators vowed to try to stop the cuts — though they said people likely will wait several more weeks through the special session to learn if their services will be protected. “I want to apologize that you have to go through this again,” said Sen. Regina Barrow, a Baton Rouge Democrat. Sen. Sharon Hewitt, a Slidell Republican, told the packed room: “Your stories are both heartbreaking and inspirational. We hear you.” Kathryne Hart brought her 2-year-old son Carter to the hearing. At four months old, Carter was diagnosed with a severe epilepsy syndrome that can cause hundreds of seizures on some days. He’s unable to crawl, sit, roll over or eat on his own and re-

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quires constant care. Hart, a Baton Rouge resident who works at a chemical plant, said private insurance doesn’t cover all the necessities required for Carter’s care, such as the $800 a month her family spends on a special feeding formula. Her family gets some services through a Medicaid program for medically-fragile children, but Hart said she’s scaled back some of those services because her family can’t afford a cost-share enacted during a prior round of cuts. Carter’s in the queue for another program, but Hart said the waiting list is 12 years. “We and so many families like ours caring for angels need help,” Hart said. “Please invest in families.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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The South Lafourche High School baseball team didn’t make it to Sulphur. But they still had one heck of a ride – unquestionably the best season in the history of the program. The Tarpons fell to West Ouachita in game three of the LHSAA Class 4A State Quarterfinals on Saturday, ending the team’s season with a 278 record – one win short of Sulphur. South Lafourche won game one of the series 31 on Friday night, taking momentum into Saturday. But that’s where it fizzled. The Chiefs won two games Saturday – the first 6-0, then an 11-1 win in the late-afternoon winner-take-all game, which punched their ticket to the next round. The Tarpons were initially somber in defeat with a lot of tears flowing the faces of the team’s large senior group. But after a long meeting with coach Andrew Ravaglia after the game, those frowns were turned upside down as players realized that they were part of an epic journey – one which captivated the local community and had fans on the edges of their seats throughout the year. “We gave it all we had,” Ravaglia said. “We just came up a little short today. West Ouachita earned it, but that’s not

taking anything away from our guys. I told our seniors that this is something that nobody will ever take away from them … 18 wins was our school record, well this group got 27. We were the district runner-up. We made the quarterfinals. Not in their wildest dreams do I think they thought that we could see that this year. But that’s a credit to how hard they came in and worked.” The Tarpons were oh so close to getting it done. They won the opener on Friday on the powerful left arm of Blake Ougel. He worked all seven innings against the Chiefs on Friday night, limiting them throughout the game – in part because of his prowess, but also with the help of timely defense. The Tarpons turned two double plays in the game – one in the first inning and the other in the seventh, which poured ice on West Ouachita rallies. The pitching and defense enabled South Lafourche to scratch across single runs in the first, second and fourth innings to ride to victory. But on day two of the series, it was West Ouachita that got the timely hits, the pitching and the defense. In the top of the first inning of game two, South Lafourche loaded the bases, but didn’t score – a prelude for how

the day would go for the Tarpons, who had several chances with runners in scoring position in the game, but nothing to show for it. While the Tarpons couldn’t get a timely hit, the Chiefs did, scratching across runs on pitcher Kasey Guidry to storm out to an early lead on the way to the 6-0 win. That set up a winner-take-all decisive game three later in the day, which also went the way of the Chiefs. They scored two runs in the first inning off starting pitcher Mark Pitre, but the Tarpons appeared poised to bounce back, again loading the bases in the first inning. But much like in game two, Chiefs pitcher Peyton Parker got out of the trouble, striking out Pitre at the plate to end the rally. Then, the Tarpons ran out of arms. The Chiefs scored multiple runs in every, single inning of the game, which was ended after five innings because of LHSAA mercy rules. The Tarpons had a lone run in the fourth inning on a double by Jack Blanchard, which trimmed the lead to 9-1. But the Tarpons never got closer, which ended the team’s season and spoiled a huge weekend crowd. After the game, the Chiefs rejoiced, while the Tarpons wondered what might have been. South Lafourche players met with Ravaglia for upwards of 20 minutes after the game, sharing emotions about the season. After the game, the coach looked back on his first year in Galliano, thanking his senior class, their parents and all of the Tarpon fans for the memories. He said the Tarpons have a lot of holes to fill in 2019, but added that the team also has some talented underclassmen who are ready to fit the bill. “We hope this is the standard,” Ravaglia said. “We hope to get to this point year after year. Some years, of course, it won’t be possible. But some years, we think we can maybe even go beyond that and someday, hopefully, we can bring that state championship banner.”

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South Lafourche High School student and basketball player Victorianna Nelson is pictured (center) signing a basketball scholarship Monday to attend Southwest Mississippi Community College. Pictured with Victorianna is South Lafourche assistant basketball coach, Jamie Lerille, Principal, Gaye Cheramie, dad Victor Nelson, mom Domonika Nelson, and South Lafourche head basketball coach Rainie Terrebonne.

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After listening to the recording and taking statements from several witnesses, including other Lafourche Parish Council members, detectives concluded there was probable cause to charge Bourgeois with Simple Battery in the incident. On Friday, May 4, detectives made contact with Bourgeois and charged him with Simple Battery, a misdemeanor. He was issued a criminal summons in lieu of arrest. Meanwhile, Lafont had filed for a Protective Order against Bourgeois, and Judge Steven Miller ordered Bourgeois to stay away from Lafont. Several initial attempts to serve Bourgeois with the order were unsuccessful. Bourgeois was eventually served on Monday, April 30 when he arrived for a Lafourche Parish Council meeting. Due to the order, Bourgeois was not allowed to remain at the meeting. On Thursday, May 3, Judge Miller extended the order until Friday, May 18, but added an exception which will allow Bourgeois to attend Lafourche Parish Council meetings.

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The state did show strength in oil and gas extraction, utilities and construction, all of which outperformed the nation. Nationwide, economic output rose 2.1 percent during 2017. The Bayou State’s economy also shrank in 2016, contracting 0.4 percent. A number of oildependent states saw their economies shrink that year. Louisiana’s $246 billion economy remains nearly 6 percent smaller than its 2010 peak, after adjusting for inflation. Washington grew most among states at 4.4 percent. Economies also contracted in Connecticut and Kansas. Greg Albrecht, chief economist at the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office, tells The Advocate that the figures suggest Louisiana is still feeling the lingering effects of an oil price-driven recession that has slowed growth since 2010. After bottoming out in 2013, the state’s economy had begun to grow again in 2013 and

2014, but growth stalled out again. “We’re not completely undiversified, but we don’t have the kind of diversification that if your oil and gas sector goes weak you can recover quickly,” Albrecht said. Louisiana State University economist James Richardson said oil prices haven’t rebounded enough to make the heavy investment of offshore drilling attractive to oil companies, especially as they continue to exploit shale oil fields in Texas and elsewhere. “We’re not where companies are going to put their dollars back when (oil) prices start going back up, at least initially,” Richardson said. The last three months of 2017 showed stronger growth for Louisiana, with its economy expanding at a 2.2 percent annual rate. That still trailed the U.S. average of 2.7 percent. Richardson said it was too soon to tell if that means the state has turned the corner.

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HOMES

Trailer for sale: 2009 trailer, 16x80; 3 bed, 2 ba. Ready to move in. Needs to be moved. In really good condition. Asking $16,000. 985-258-9327. _________________________ House for sale or rent: 108 W 66th St, 1100 sq ft. 2 br, 1 ba. $65,000 or $650/mo. 985-6966016. NO RENT TO OWN. _________________________ House for sale: Brick home (1,100 sq ft), and property (20,000 plus sq ft). 2 bed, 1.5 ba. Located at 120 Eaast 141st Street in Galliano. _________________________ House for sale: REDUCED to $245,000; East 40th St. 290’x479’ lot. Borders the Community Bible Church. 2 Story home. 2 bed, 2 ba, extra large living area with 45’x60’ storage building/shop. By appointment only. 985-213-9239. _________________________

LAND

Lot for sale: 150x86 located on U-turn at West 48th and West 49th. $25,000. Call Antoinette at 637-7723. _________________________ Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________

BUSINESSES

Office building for rent: $600/mo plus $500/dep. Hwy 1, bayou side in Cut Off. Call 985772-3258 or 985-413-0791. _________________________ Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________

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FOR RENT

Apartment for rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. $600/month plus $500/deposit. No pets. FMI Call 985-665-7621. _________________________ House for rent: LA 1 Cut Off. 3 bed, 1 ba. Good neighborhood. Call 691-1367 for details. Leave voicemail. ________________________ House for rent: 230 East 2nd St, Larose. 2 br, 1 ba. $850/month plus deposit. Central A/C and heating. Lawn care provided. No smoking, no pets. Completely renovated inside and outside. Easy walk to Larose Park/Civic center. 985632-3984 or 985-696-0825. _________________________ Trailer for rent: Single occupancy or married couple. Utilities paid, grass cut. Located in Larose. $575/mo and $500/dep. Call 696-0818. _________________________ Efficiency apt for rent: 1 bed, 1 ba. Kitchen and living area, w/d, utilities paid. 632-5610. _________________________ Apt for rent: 129 B; 1 bd, kitchen/living area, utilities pd, furnished, singles or couples, no smoking, no pets. 632-5610. _________________________ Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-637-4133.

1 bed apt: for rent: HWY 308 near GM Bridge. Unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. $460/rent and $460/dep. 985-258-6277. _________________________ Apt for rent: 1 bed, Hwy 1 bayou side in Cut Off. Only suitable for 1-2 adults. $650/mo and $500/dep. Call 985-772-3258 or 985-413-0791. _________________________ Opportunity: Rent to own a 2006; 3 bed, 2 ba trailer in Galliano. No deposit down. Negotiable. $800/mo for 3 years or $700/mo for 4 years. Available May 7th. 915-422-0224 _________________________ Apartment for rent: $350/mo. HWY 1, 1 mile north of intracoastal. FMI call 985-346-7677. _________________________ For rent: Newly remodeled, one bedroom, one bath apartment on HWY 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $500/mo and $500/dep. Six month lease required then month to month. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________

Price Reduced!

MLS 126947: This 3BR, 2BA home sits on large 70’ by 30 arpent property. It features a spacious living room/ kitchen area with all new appliances, a detached workshop with A/C office. 18674 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Priced just right at $235,000! Call Greg Plaisance for a showing!

985-696-0094 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107

For rent: 4 bed, 2 bath, large living. Washer/dryer also. $900/mo and $500/dep. 172 West 59th St. Cut Off. 504-4165165. _________________________ 3 homes for rent: 2 bedroom mobile home, $625/mo; 3 bedroom house, $700/mo; 4 bedroom house, $800/mo. Call 475-7272 or 637-7273. _________________________ Small cottage for rent: Bedroom loft, full kitchen, full bath, unfurnished, appliances provided, utilities included in rent; lawn service. SINGLE person only. No smoking. $500/mo and $300/damage deposit. 8593753. Located in Larose. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

Salty Oysters for Sale: 1/2 gallon, sacks or half sacks. West 181st St., 985-637-7748. _________________________

CAMPERS

Camper for sale: 2009 30ft Cruiser 5th wheel with 3 slides; lots of storage and in good shape. 985-217-4952. $12,500. Rear living room and center kitchen. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Large open garage sale Open from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. on all weekdays. Lots of everything. School clothes; crafts; knick knacks; baby clothes from newborn to 2T - $.50; baby stroller; tubs; jackets; lots more. 363 West 54th Street, Cut Off. _________________________ Garage sale: 3 family/friends. 131 Washington Street, Golden Meadow. May 9th and 10th. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please no early birds. Collectables, furniture, dishes, sofa-recliner, table and chairs, 2 old chest, old tables and mirror, antique tables, plants and old bottles, lots of knick knacks. _________________________ Garage sale: May 10th to 12th at 405 west 112th street from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Home décor, clothes, and more. _________________________ Yard Sale: 123 East 53rd. Thursday, May 10th from 7 a.m. till. Too much to list. _________________________ Garage sale: Thursday, May 10th at 243 West 54th Street from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home décor, misc. dishes, toys, some clothes, nick knacks and more. No early birds please. _________________________ Garage sale: 214 West 9th Street, Larose. Thursday, May 10th from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothes, shoes, knick knacks, a little bit of everything. _________________________ Garage sale: Thursday, May 10th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 147 West 112th St. Clothes, shoes, purses, comforter sets, knick knacks. _________________________

NEW PRICE!!

MLS 124895: This 3BR, 2BA home is in move-in condition. It has a large carport, huge garage and is in a great neighborhood - 153 East 29th St. (old nursing home street). Priced just right at $169,900! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107

Plant and yard sale: Thursday, May 10th from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. First house south of Lady of Sea Hospital. Different kids of ferns, crepe myrtles, large and small cactus, lots of clay pots, large and medium sizes, luggage, small sewing cabinet, antique baby high chair, clothes, good leather purses, and much more. _________________________ Garage sale: Thursday, May 10th from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 153 East 115th St in Galliano. Glass shower doors, turkey fryer, lots of clothes and knick knacks. _________________________ Garage Sale: 184 West 41st St, Cut Off. Every week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Washer and dryer, toys, tamp, clothes, books, cabinets, desks, flowers, Body by Jake. Until all gone. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Heather Landry Photography: Looking for 2019 SENIOR REPS to represent Heather Landry Photography for the school year of 2018-2019! Deadline to apply is April 30, 2018. Only 2 Seniors from each high school will be selected to participate. To apply, please e m a i l hlandryphotog@yahoo.com. _________________________ SBL Construction, LLC: is looking for dependable contract hand, must have own vehicle, pass drug and physical screening. FMI call: 985-665-1220. _________________________ Tidewater Dock, INC is now accepting applications for the following positions: Crane operator: Experience with friction cranes, loading oilfield equipment and experience operating a forklift; Mechanic’s Helper: Experienced and mechanically inclined; General Labor: Must have general knowledge of oilfield construction, experience preferred. Must provide own transportation and must be able to pass drug screen and physical. Apply in person at 21549 HWY 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. No phone calls please. _________________________ AC Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered. Must have Towing Endorsement, TWIC Card and be able to pass drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ Immediate opening: Local company is seeking a Class A CDL Driver with X endorsement. Driver will be driving company provided 18-wheeler with vacuum trailer. Company offers Health, life and supplemental insurance, dental, vision, short term disability, and simple IRA. All candidates must pass a physical and drug screen and must be able to work an on call schedule. All resumes should be sent to jec@viscom.net. _________________________ Cheramie Contractors is looking for reliable workers; must have own vehicle; having your own tools is a plus. Call Dustin at 985-677-2500. _________________________ Dufrene Building Materials in Cut Off is taking applications for an experienced inside sales/counter person. Offers paid vacation, health insurance and 401K. Must submit to drug screen/physical. Apply in person at 14502 West Main St, Cut Off. _________________________ Superior Shipyard is looking for experienced blasters and painters. Apply in person at 20987 Hwy 1 in GM. _________________________ Needed: Real electrician, must have electrical hand tools, reliable transportation and dependable. Please call 291-0876. _________________________ Superior shipyard: is looking for a personal coordinator. Computer skills required. Apply at 20987 HWY 1 in Golden Meadow. _________________________

Harvey Gulf International Marine

is now accepting applications for

All Crew Positions

Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357 Or online at www.harveygulf.com Great benefits, 401K and more. Please submit resume to jobs@harveygulf.com EOE

Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282

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Trinity Catering, INC: Now hiring experienced offshore cooks and night cooks. Steady work schedules. Must have all credentials. Be able to pass background check, company physical and drug screen and be able to be DISA and NCMS Certified. Have own transportation. Apply online at www.trinitycatering.com . In person at 219 Corporate Drive, Houma. Fax resume to 985-872-5472 or email hr@trinitycatering.com. _________________________ Crew Members: Shift managers and assistant manager needed. Now hiring all shifts. Apply in person. Quiznoes; 5375 HWY 308, Mathews. _________________________ South Lafourche Metal Building contractors now hiring laborers. Call 693-4078. _________________________ Cleaning lady needed: $9 per hour. Afternoon/evening hours. Weekends off. Must have own RELIABLE transportation; pass drug screen; pass background check; travel 1-3 times per week to Fourchon with paid toll by company. Main location of work located in Galliano. FMI, please call 985-278-5792 and leave a message if not available. _________________________ Cleaning lady needed: $9 per hour. Afternoon/evening hours. Weekends off. Must have own RELIABLE transportation; pass drug screen; pass background check; travel 1-3 times per week to Fourchon with paid toll by company. Main location of work located in Galliano. FMI, please call 985-278-5792 and leave a message if not available. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________

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LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ DreamScapes Lawn and Landscaping Grass cutting, weed eating, hedging, tree trimming and removal, landscaping, flower bed weeding and mulching, pressure washing, ETC. 985-2789533 or 985-278-3831. _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-6770474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ The Groom Room: Dog grooming services in Larose. Immediate appointments available. 985-278-3521. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction: House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________

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Immediate openings for offshore cargo handlers (riggers), cooks and galley hands.

Experience necessary, competitive pay and medical benefits available. Items needed: All certifications including diploma, valid drivers license, valid references with phone numbers, reliable transportation, able to pass drug screen and physical. Applications accepted Monday - Friday, 8 - 11 a.m. & 1 - 4 p.m. Apply at EPS GARCO HANDLERS 206 Magnate Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508, online at www.epsteam.com or email resume to hr@epsteam.com

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

MEMORIALS

JOSEPH BILLIOT

In Loving Memory of

NICHOLAS PITRE

1/24/1980 5/11/2006 It’s been 12 years since you’ve been gone. It’s so hard to believe it’s been that long. I tell myself you’re my angel watching from up above; You’re watching over me, Dad and Ayden sending down your love. As time goes by my son, I still miss you so; As I sit back and watch your beautiful son grow. Everyday the anger is still there, and the pain won’t go away. But I get up and do my best to face each day. I promise you son, as long as I am alive, your memory will go on and it will never die. We love and miss you so much. Mom, Dad and Ayden ____________________

OBITUARIES

Joseph Billiot, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away on May 4, 2018. A visitation was at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral Mass began at 10:30 a.m. with burial following in Dardar Cemetery. Mr. Joseph is survived by his brothers, Ervin, Allen (Vivian), Milton, Melvin, Wilton (Carla), and Troy Billiot; sisters, Barbara Billiot, Patsy Billiot, and Marilyn Lock (Darryl); and step sisters, Cathy Billiot and Linda Martinsen. Mr. Billiot was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Billiot, parents; Alexander and Adorina Billiot, brothers; Houston, Robert, and Alexander, sister-in-law; Betty Billiot, step brother; Joseph Allen Billiot. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. __________________

FLORENCE CHERAMIE

Florence Gisclair Cheramie, 92, a native of Galliano and a resident formerly of Golden Meadow and now of Cut Off, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Cheramie Folse (Ron); son, Dino Cheramie (Mary); and daughterin-law Carolyn Cheramie; six grandchildren, Doug Cheramie, Damian Folse (Charlene), Ethan Cheramie (Jennifer), Mandy Folse (James Sibert), Benjamin Cheramie (Angela) and Max Cheramie; nine great grandchildren, Dallas Folse, Jackson Cheramie, Annabelle Cheramie, Dawson Folse, Elliot Cheramie, Marie Cheramie, Nola Folse-Sibert, Zoe FolseSibert and Grayson Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benito Cheramie; son, Douglas Cheramie; parents, Lazard and Nazia Gisclair; brother, Macair “Mack” Gisclair; and sisters, Peggy Gisclair and Jeanne Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. __________________

CLAUDE BRUCE

Claude Alexis Bruce (Papa Claude), 79, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on May 3, 2018. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 11, 2018 at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose starting at 9 a.m. with services starting at 11 a.m. Claude is survived by his beloved wife, Laura of 57 years; sons, Terry (Dynorah), Kerry, Paul, and Jimmie; and daughters, Selena Bruce and Holly Bruce Duet (Sid); grandchildren, Tricha Bruce Gross (Marshall), Rusty Bruce, Styles Bruce (Amy), Bethany Bruce, Faith Bruce; great grandchildren, Jordan, Kaylie, Noah, Oliver, baby boy on the way; and brother, Anthony Bruce. He was preceded in death by his father, Lucien Bruce; and his mother, Argentine Pitre Bruce; sisters, Lorrina Delaune, Francis Delaune, Rita Kramer, Josephine Collins, infant sister; brother, Peter Bruce; daughterin-law, Marsha H. Bruce. Claude was a supply boat captain for over 40 years. He loved fishing, hunting, trawling, crabbing, gardening, cooking, watching football and boxing, going to casinos, making mud boats and pirogues, carving ducks, and spending time with family and friends. ___________________

Del Monte Mary Arabie Mestayer, a native and resident of Mathews, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery, in Raceland. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Ann Mestayer McNeil, Mary Frances Mestayer-McNeilage, and Margaret Louise Mestayer Foster; six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Francis Mestayer; her parents, Harry Louis Arabie, Sr. and Enola Marie Verret Arabie; and brothers, Harry L. Arabie, Jr. and Wade J. Arabie. Del Monte enjoyed a wonderful career at Raceland Lower Elementary as a teacher for 34 years. In her retirement years, she was an active member of the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at St. Anne’s Hospital and served for 25 years. She will always be remembered as a great teacher and “the world’s best mom”. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of South Louisiana, 205 Bayou Gardens Blvd., Suite E, Houma, LA 70364. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. __________________

FELICIEN THERIOT

Felicien “Frank, Fil” J. Theriot Jr., 75, a native and resident of Larose, LA passed away on April 22, 2018. Mr. Felicien is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gloria “Glo” Mae G. Theriot; children, Lachon Stewart, Grant Theriot, Tanza Richoux, and Sonya Soudelier; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and sister, Betty Shicksnider. Mr. Theriot was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Harper Reese Guidry; parents, Felicien Sr. and Mildred D. Theriot; and brothers, Roland Theriot and Dwight Theriot. He was a loving husband, father, grand father and brother. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. ___________________

EDNA QUICK

Edna Hartman Matherne Quick, 84, a native and resident of Gheens, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial to follow in Holy Savior Cemetery, Lockport, LA. She is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Raymond “Pee Wee” Quick; two sons, Roy “R.J.” Matherne, Jr. (Evelyn), Gerald Matherne (Cheryl); two daughters, Arlene Matherne and Pattie Matherne Gamblin (Sammy); three step daughters, Ronda Quick Tierney, Robin Quick Dancer (Troy), Rachael Quick Todd (David); six grandchildren; six step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Roy Matherne Sr.; step son-in-law, Michael Tierney; three brothers, Norris, Clancis, Edison Hartman; two sisters, Winnie Ordoyne, Acy Larouse; one grandson, Eric Matherne and one step great grandchild, Vincent Moreau. Edna was known as a treater (faith healer) with a strong and powerful faith. She guided many people to Jesus and his church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________

TINA GUIDRY Tina Cheramie Guidry, 58 a native and resident of Cut Off, LA. died May 6, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Tina is survived by her children; Coy Micah (Jamie) Cheramie, Malika (Leah) Cheramie and Odie Anthony (Kayla) Guidry, mother; Geneva Autin Cheramie, brothers; Chuck, Scott and Audie Cheramie, grandchildren; Tori, Landon Paul, Barrett John Cheramie, and Emma Rose Guidry. Tina is preceded in death by her father; Autry J. Cheramie. Samart-Mothe Funeral entrusted with funeral arrangements. ____________________

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WHITNEY GRIFFIN

Whitney J. Griffin, Sr., 89, a native of Lockport and resident of Gheens, LA, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018. Visitation was held on Monday, May 7th at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens from 9 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the church starting at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Holy Savior Cemetery. Whitney is survived by his sons, Whitney J. Griffin, Jr. (Henrietta) and David J. Griffin (Gwendolyn); 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and sister, Shirley G. Champagne. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Grabert Griffin; parents, Opta Griffin and Selma Orgeron Griffin; daughter, Linda G. Matherne; son, Andy Michael Griffin; brother, Louis J. Griffin, Sr.; and great granddaughter, Marilyn Grace Griffin. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

DEL MONTE MESTAYER

MARGIE CHERAMIE

Margie P. Cheramie, 94, a native and resident on Cut Off, passed away at Ochsner St. Anne Hospital on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at 9:05 a.m. A visitation took place at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Monday, May 7th, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral services began in the parlor at 11 a.m.; with burial followed at Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Margie is survived by her son, Zachary P. Cheramie of Cut Off. Mrs. Cheramie was preceded in death by her husband, Donacien “Benue” Cheramie; two daughters, Shirley A. Richoux and Amanda “Mandy” Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

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Surfin’ the Net is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces. Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.

How many do you have?

Teacher: “If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?” Johnny: “Seven.” Teacher: “No, listen carefully... If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?” Johnny: “Seven.” Teacher: “Let me put

it to you differently. If I gave you two apples, and another two apples and another two, how many would you have?” Johnny: “Six.” Teacher: “Good. Now if I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?” Johnny: “Seven!” Teacher: “Johnny, where in the heck do you get seven from?!” Johnny: “Because I’ve already got a freaking cat!”

at the Larose Civic Center Cinco de Barko • Sat. May 5

Dog pageant and day events including concession and margaritas, vendors and more. Categories: Pedigree and Novelty groups including best dressed, funniest costume, friendliest dog, waggiest tail and more. $5 per category entry, $3 admission. Registration begins at 11 and Show begins at Noon. Call 985-686-1065 or 985-693-7355.

Black Pot Cookoff • Sat. May 12

Are you the BEST Cajun cook you know? Divisions: Surf/Turf/Dessert. $25 entry fee (4 members per team) and 20 gallons of your best dish! Can enter multiple dishes. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Awards will be given plus Best Overall. Winners will be decided by Attendance Vote from the public. For registration or more information call 985-686-1068 or 985-693-7355.

Mother’s Day Brunch • Sun. May 13 Menu: Baked Chicken, Smothered Green Beans, Potato Salad, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Breakfast favorites, Free Mimosas for Moms, Live Music. Large or small group reservations. Seating times are 10:30 to 1 pm. Reservations required! Call 985-693-7355 for reservations and tickets are $25.

Martini Mixer • Thur. May 17

Women only event! 21 and older! Live music, bands, DJ and unique entertainment! Cash bar. Tickets $35 plus 1 free drink ticket if purchased by Monday, May 14. VIP table of 8, $500 with 1 free drink ticket, souvenir gift and preferential seating and a waiter. Vendors will be providing wares, shopping, salons, mini mani and pedis, hair care, massages, free gifts and more!

Cajun Heritage Festival Pageant Sat. May 19

Divisions 0 – 14 years. Pageant begins at Noon, Doors open for 11 am…$5 entry for everyone. Dress code is Sunday’s Best for 0-10 years old; 11-14 is a long dress. Pageant Entry is $50. Registration deadline is Friday, May 18th at 5 pm. Entries can be turned in to LCC. There will be a $10 late entry fee. For more information call Michelle 985-686-1065 or 985-693-7355.

Summer Day Camp • May 29- Aug.3

Ages 5 – 13, $80 non-refundable registration fee. Drop off 7:45 am. Pick up 5:30 pm. Whole days all hours, half days 7:45 – 12:30 pm, 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Daily activities including swimming, walking, crafts, STEM projects sponsored by Chevron, sports, competitions, dress up days and more. Fee is $20 per day and you must bring a brown bag lunch.

Pool Events • May - September

Pool Parties, Water Aerobics, Public Swimming, Lap Swimming, Swimming Lessons! Call 985-693-7355 for more info on these programs.

Cajun Heritage Fest • June 1,2,3 The Cajun Heritage Festival consists of carvers, collectors and enthusiasts who get together to put on a two-day festival that showcases South Louisiana's heritage through the art of the hand-carved duck decoy.

Kelly Grove at the Larose Regional Park provides a scenic campsite for your RV or camper, with access to water and park facilities. Rental is $35 per day - book your spot early! 985-228-0845

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Light earthquake shakes Gulf of Mexico near Louisiana coast

Pictures from the past …

Pictured are captains and management attending one of the Gulf Fleet’s annual safety meetings back in the mid-seventies when the offshore boat business was booming. Recognize any of them?

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

MAY 3, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Johnny Authement, 52, Bayou Blue. Aggravated assault; disturbing the peace – engaging in a fistic encounter. Tyrone Brown, 22, Schriever. Violation of probation/parole; contempt of court. Judge Cantrelle Jr., 25, Thibodaux. Telephone communications – improper language harassment. Earnest Rost, 37, Raceland. Sexual battery. Jeremy Schouest, 45, Larose. Violation of probation/parole. Louisiana State Police Ashley Foreman, 34, Houma. Failure to drive on right side of road; operating a vehicle while intoxicated. MAY 4, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Craid Bielkiewicz, 34, Grand Isle. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Chad Borne, 36, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery. Andrew Daigle, 29, Thibodaux. Warrant. Randall Dedon, 44, Golden Meadow. Theft. Bernell Guidroz, 30, Thibodaux. Warrant. Kendall Hartman, 23, New Iberia. Fugitive. Vanessa Kraemer, 23, Thibodaux. Home invasion. Anita Poche, 23, Thibodaux. Home invasion. Tammy Mahon, 48, Gal-

liano. Contempt of court (2 CTS); theft. Thibodaux Police Department Paul Lirette, 25, Raceland. Violation of protective orders; resisting an officer. MAY 5, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Stephen Dantin III, 33, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Crystal Domangue, 37, Lockport. Resisting an officer; contempt of court; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Antonio Tillman Sr., 34, Raceland. Fugitive. Thibodaux Police Department Pagan Stokes, 23, Raceland. Disturbing the peace. Louisiana State Police Michelle Alonzo, 51, Cut Off. D.W.I 3rd offense; careless operation; speeding. MAY 6, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Destiny Ledet, 22, Bourg. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited; possession of marijuana 1st offense; possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon. Morris Michelle, 27, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Erik Wicher, 36, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment. Lockport Police Department Jason Landry Jr., 25, Lockport. Off road vehicles.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A light earthquake has shaken the Gulf of Mexico south of the Louisiana coast. The United State Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6 struck around noon Sunday. The quake happened about 160 miles southeast of New Orleans and 120 miles southeast of Grand Isle. The National Weather Service says there’s no threat of a tsunami. There was no immediate report of damage or injuries. ___

Average price of US gas jumps 7 cents, to $2.90 a gallon

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of regular-grade gasoline in the U.S. rose 7 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $2.90, the 10th week straight of increases. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the jump marks the highest average price since November 2014. Lundberg says the increase is largely driven by higher crude oil costs and the phasing-in of summer-grade gasoline, which is used to prevent smog. The highest average price in the contiguous 48 states was $3.73 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest was $2.45 in Baton Rouge. The average price for diesel fuel rose 5 cents, to $3.14. ___

Jail guard fired for alleged sexual contact with juvenile

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — A Louisiana jail guard is accused of sexual contact with a juvenile. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre said in a news release Friday that 37-year-old Ernest Rost of Raceland had been on administrative leave since Monday, when an investigation began. He says detectives got a warrant Thursday

for Rost’s arrest, and he was taken into custody and fired from the department. Webre says Rost’s bond is set at $50,000 on a charge of sexual battery. It was not clear whether Rost has an attorney who could comment. Webre says the investigation is continuing. ___

New Mexico gains 6 rigs as US rig count rises to 1,032

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 11 this week to 1,032. At this time a year ago there were 877 active rigs. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 834 rigs drilled for oil this week and 196 for gas. Two were listed as miscellaneous. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, New Mexico added six rigs and Oklahoma and Texas each gained two. Alaska, Louisiana and North Dakota added one apiece. Colorado declined by one. Arkansas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404. ___

“Be Smart With Your Smart Phone” is a must read

BATON ROUGE, LA – With schools set to end soon, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is encouraging parents, guardians, and students to add the “Be Smart with Your Smart Phone” booklet to their summer reading lists. “While smart phones provide easy outlets to connect and share with others; if used incorrectly, they can present big problems,” said Landry. In a video released Monday, Landry highlights some of the many public safety issues related to smart phones: including – but not limited to – texting while driving, cyber bullying, and talking to child predators. And he called on all Louisiana residents to read the “Be Smart with Your Smart Phone” booklet.

Deputies use naloxone to save two lives in separate incidents over the weekend

Lafourche deputies reportedly saved the lives of two men over the weekend by using naloxone. These are the third and fourth instances of deputies using naloxone to save lives in the past four months. Just after 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, deputies found a man convulsing on the shoulder of LA 1 in the 14000 block in Larose. As deputies made contact with the man, he was unresponsive and his breathing was becoming shallow. Deputies observed what appeared to be recent needle puncture wounds on his arms consistent with the use of illegal narcotics. Deputies administered naloxone using an auto-injector. A short time later, the man began to take deeper breaths and become more aware of his surroundings. He was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Then at around 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, deputies responded to a truck plaza in Gray in reference to a medical emergency. Upon arrival, the deputy found a man lying on the ground near the diesel pumps. During the encounter, deputies learned the man had taken heroin. Deputies used a naloxone auto-injector. Within minutes, the man became alert and oriented, and he was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. There have now been four instances in as many months wherein deputies have used naloxone to save an individual suffer-

ing an apparent opioid overdose. The previous incidents occurred in February and March 2018. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received naloxone injectors from the Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, as well as vouchers for injectors from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. Deputies began undergoing training in December 2017, and many are now carrying agencyissued naloxone injectors to be able to provide immediate treatment in an emergency. Naloxone, which is sold under brand names such as Evzio and Narcan, is used as a temporary antidote to treat an opioid overdose in an emergency. Naloxone blocks or reverses the effects of opioid medication, including extreme drowsiness, slowed breathing, or loss of consciousness.

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