Wednesday, November 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Edwards’ $315M deficit-closing plan to be unveiled Fri.

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Honoring our veterans …

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards’ chief budget adviser will unveil the administration’s proposal for closing a $315 million deficit to lawmakers on Friday, a gap that threatens to force new cuts across state agencies and public colleges.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne will outline the recommendations to the joint House and Senate budget committee, seeking to close a budget hole left from the fiscal year that ended June 30.

It wasn’t clear if the proposal would rely solely on cuts to close the gap or if the Edwards administration has found any pots of money to offset some of the deficit.

“The commissioner is not revealing any specifics of his plan prior to the Friday meeting,” Dardenne spokesman Cody Wells said Monday.

ABOVE: A luncheon was held Sunday at the VFW Post 8538 in Larose in honor of local veterans and their spouses.

Pictured are Veterans Damase Bye and Laurie Callais exchanging stories and greetings.

LEFT: Veterans from the different branches of the military stand as they are recognized during a mass honoring all Veterans Friday at Holy Savior Church in Lockport.

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 VFW POST #8538 & AUX. 7:00 p.m.

VFW Ave. - Larose (Behind LCO School)

THURSDAY, NOV. 17

RECREATION DIST. #1 7:00 p.m.

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Arrests.............................9-A

Bid Notices......................9-A Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds................8-A/9-A Lottery.............................2-A

Memorials........................9-A News In Brief..................3-A

Obituaries.......................9-A Public Notices..................9-A

Surfin’ the Net.................9-A

Lafourche budget nears completion

By Emma Discher Daily Comet Staff Writer

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

MEETINGS

VOLUME 51 NUMBER 10

Audit prompts ‘complete internal review’ of fisheries agency Photos by Babs

MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s wildlife and fisheries secretary said he’s ordered a “complete internal review” of his agency’s operations after auditors found questionable spending, missing state-owned property and shoddy management of finances under past leadership.

“I was very disturbed to learn that (the department) deviated from its core mission and best management practices,” Charlie Melancon, who took over the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries this year, wrote in response to an audit released Monday.

The review by Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera’s office details widespread financial issues across the department under Melancon’s predecessor, raising questions about millions of dollars in spending. For example, auditors say

Gulf oil spill recovery money intended for fish testing instead paid for unnecessary iPads, cameras, boats and now-missing fishing equipment.

Draft audit findings had been previously reported by The Associated Press in September.

Purpera’s office released the official report publicly Monday, which included Melancon’s response.

The publicly-released audit toned down language used in the draft version that had suggested the fish testing program was so mismanaged that it “cannot ensure that the work accomplished was sufficient” to declare the seafood was safe. Instead, the final version cites a 2015 state health department report that said the sample results found substances that “were below concentrations that could potentially threaten the public’s health.”

See Audit Page 10-A

Ready to quit? Great American Smokeout Thursday Smoking Cessation Trust encourages smokers to quit

In observance of this year’s Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 17, the Smoking Cessation Trust (SCT) is encouraging Louisianans to quit cigarettes forever by utilizing the free products and services it provides.

The Great American Smokeout was created in the 1970’s by the American Cancer Society to get people to quit cigarettes for a day and donate the dollars they would have spent on cigarettes to charity.

The event has since grown to en-

courage people to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. It challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps people know about the many tools they can use to help them quit and stay quit.

The Smoking Cessation Trust, now in its fourth year, is the result of a court judgment in Scott v. American Tobacco Company, a 14-year-old class action lawsuit, became final.

See Smoking Page 10-A

The 2017 Lafourche Parish budget is one step closer to completion.

The Lafourche Parish Council and administration discussed the budget at two hearings last Wednesday and Thursday. Now, council members have just over a week to submit amendments to the budget and there are likely to be many.

Council members asked questions about changes in the 2017 budget from the current one and when there were no answers, they said they intend to seek changes.

There are expected to be dozens presented at the Nov. 22 meeting, which is when the budget is expected to be approved.

Some of those expected amendments and actions may include: - Calculating the salaries for an internal auditor, internal auditor clerk and community action executive director.

- Adjusting the finance director salary to cancel out a proposed raise.

- Adjusting the deputy director of communication salary to cancel out a proposed raise.

- Checking the calculation for the salary for the parish president.

- Including a raise for the justice of peace and constable.

- Returning money to the BP oil See Budget Page 3-A

Nowlin out as South Lafourche football coach Gazette Sports Reports

The 2016 football season will be the first – and only – season Brandon Nowlin will get as South Lafourche High School’s head football coach.

Rumors circulated through social media last Tuesday that Nowlin, 35, was relieved of his duties with the team, despite having been hired in April to fill the post vacated by Dennis Skains’ departure.

Those rumors proved true on Wednesday when principal Gaye Cheramie and the Lafourche Parish School Board confirmed the news, citing that the coach had been relieved of his duties as a coach, but was still employed by the school system as a teacher.

See Nowlin Page 6-A

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Town of GM will host Christmas Parade

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Lafourche Girl Scouts to have recruitment day on November 22

There are more ways than ever for girls, grades K through 12, to participate in Girl Scouts!

To learn more about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and to register your daughters in Girl Scouts or to find out about volunteering, come to the Raceland recruitment event on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Library, 177 Recreation Dr., Raceland.

Membership is $15 per year for girls and adults. No girl is turned away for financial reasons.

For more information, contact Girl Scout External Recruiting Specialist DeNeil Brown at dmbrown@gsle.org or 985381-2688.

The Town of Golden Meadow will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 26 beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Participation in the parade will be free and open to the public. Participants may decorate floats, trailers or golf carts. Participants in the parade must be at least 4 years old.

Prior to the parade, Santa and friends will be at the pavilion at Oakridge Park from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Pictures will be allowed, but you must bring your own camera. There will also be other entertainment for the kids along with treats.

Anyone taking part in the parade should be at the park no late than 2:30 p.m. to line up to head on the north end of town. The parade will travel south and end at the Town Hall where there will be a tree lighting ceremony and refreshments served.

To enter the parade, a registration form must be completed. Please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-6372407 or Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.

Lockport KC to host lunch benefit, Nov. 20

The Lockport KCs will have their monthly fundraiser dinner on Sunday, November 20 at their home on Seventh Street.

The meal will consist of hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, sweet peas, salad and bread for an $8 donation.

It will be served from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Dine in or take it to go. Drinks and desserts will also be available for purchase.

Jewelry show is coming to Ochsner St. Anne

The Masquerade Jewelry Show will be at Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital on Monday, November 21 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and on Tuesday, November 22 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Administration hall. All jewelry and accessories will be $5.

Proceeds to benefit and sponsored by Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital Auxiliary.

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Autism support group to meet this Saturday

The Autism Society Bayou Chapter support group meets every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Terrebonne North Branch Library, 4130 West Park Ave. in Gray.

At the November 19 meeting, a free parent training provided by Stacy Badon with Everything Autism will take place. The focus will be on increasing communication and independence at home. It will be a make and take parent training.

For more information contact gwen_autismsocietybayou@yahoo.com.

Relay for Life announce upcoming team meetings

Relay For Life of South Lafourche Team Captain and Event Leadership Team meetings will be held at Lady of the Sea Educational Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except November). Team captains meet first.

A meal will be provided.

All are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend. Meeting dates are November 17, December 22, January 26, February 23, March 23, April 20 (Bank Night) and April 29 (Relay).

LCOA to hand out commodities

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older on the following dates: - Wednesday, November 16, from 7–9 a.m. at Cut Off Youth Center; and - Thursday, November 17, from 7-9 a.m. at Raceland Recreation Center.

Local rescue in need of donations

Ro-Duz Ranch, a local animal rescue, has been rescuing all animals, for the last 15 years.

All types of donations for the rescue are appreciated, such as: monetary donations, blankets, feed, volunteering, brushes, vaccinations, wormers.

FMI contact Cheryl at (985) 637-7273.

The Senior Citizen Center in Golden Meadow holds a monthly drawing for a $50 Walmart gift card donated by the Golden Meadow Rotary Club. Ms. Earline Matherne (shown on left) was the October gift card winner. Also shown is Darlene Guidry, Director.

Call for more info about the Senior Citizen Center in Golden Meadow at 475-7701 or come by and check it out at 102 Ena Drive.

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Houma CC grads can earn 1-year bachelor’s in nursing at LSU

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Graduates of Houma’s community college can now use those credits to get a bachelor’s of nursing degree in one year at Louisiana State University’s nursing school in New Orleans.

LSU Health New Orleans says the agreement will let registered nurses with an associate degree from Fletcher Technical Community College earn a bachelor of science in nursing.

Applicants must meet all admission requirements of the “RN to BSN “ program.

Fletcher graduates are eligible for admission to LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing for the 2017 spring semester.

The agreement announced in a news release Monday is similar to one made several years ago with Delgado/Charity School of Nursing.

The program’s required general education and nursing courses are designed for registered nurses. ___

2016 pecan crop struggling in Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The LSU AgCenter says Louisiana pecan growers who were eager to bounce back from last year’s disappointing crop will likely have their hopes dashed this year.

Pecan specialist Charlie Graham predicts a smaller than usual harvest.

Graham said in a news release that insects, mites and disease have caused trees in Louisiana to defoliate and yields to drop.

But fortunately, prices and demand remain strong.

He says Louisiana growers will likely harvest 4 million to 5 million pounds of pecans this year.

Pecan trees alternate between “on years” with heavy production and “off years” with lighter production.

Harvest in Louisiana typically begins in October, and most growers want to finish by Thanksgiving.

But wet weather can prolong harvest into January. ___

US rig count down 1 this week to 568; Texas gains 6 HOUSTON

(AP)

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The

MEDICAL SURGICAL COSMETIC PEDIATRIC

number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by one this week to 568.

A year ago, 767 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 452 rigs sought oil and 115 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas gained six rigs and Ohio was up by one.

Alaska and North Dakota each declined by two. New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Utah each lost one.

Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, West Virginia and Wyoming were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.

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spill account, which was spread out into various accounts.

- Adding projects from the council members wish lists that were not included in the budget draft.

Interim Finance Director Renita Jackson was present to help answer questions, but she was not in her role when the budget was created so she was unable to explain some decisions.

Councilman Jerry Jones asked Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle if the parish was broke or if it does, in fact, have money.

Tax revenues remain down with the slump in the oil industry.

“We have money, but it’s getting lower and lower and lower,” Cantrelle responded. “Our fund balances are getting shorter and we don’t know what the revenue is going to be next year. It’s just caution.

present his picks for the new finance director and the new human resources manager at the meeting.

Tommy Lasseigne recently resigned after holding both positions in a dual role.

Thanksgiving Sweet Sale

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Tea Cookies...................................$7.00/dz Iced Tea Cookies...........................$12.00/dz Petit Fours.....................................$1.25/ea Peanut Butter Fudge.....................$1.00/ea Pralines..........................................$1.00/ea Tart a la Bouille.............................$8.00/ea Coconut Tarts................................$8.00/ea Pumpkin Pie..................................$8.00/ea Sweet Potato Pies.........................$8.00/ea Pecan Pie......................................$14.00/ea Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding.....$10.00/half pan

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The budget is scheduled to have final review and a vote at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Mathews government complex, 4876 La. 1.

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18210 W. Main - Galliano, LA 70354 Laf. Plaza Shopping Ctr. - 632-7195

It’s time to be thankful for all our blessings!

Specials Good Mon. through Sun. (Quantity Rights Reserved) None Sold to Dealers

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Please take a few minutes out of this very busy time to reflect upon all of life’s blessings! Sam and Noella Burregi, family and employees of Galliano Food Store wish you and your family a great Thanksgiving holiday.

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sundays: 6:30 to 1:00 p.m.

We Accept Food Stamp EBT Cards and WIC Vouchers.

God Bless You and Your Family!

ATM Machine Inside!

Credit Cards Accepted!

WE WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY!

Not responsible for typographical errors.

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MEAT SPECIALS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE!!

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Family Pack Whole

Leg Quarters 10 Lbs. and up

1

Family Pack Boneless

$ 79

Thighs or Breasts

Lb.

99

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1

1

5 to 7 Lb. Average

$ 29

Gumbo Hens

6 to 9 Lb. Average

Spiral Cut Half Hams......Lb.

$ 19

12 to 16 Oz., All Varieties Jimmy Dean Breakfast

1

$ 99

Pork Roll Sausage............Ea.

Pork Roast

20 to 26 Oz., All Varieties

Rosina Meatballs.............Pk. 12 to 14 Oz., Reg. or Beef, Bryan

Lb.

Cocktail Smokies.............

13 to 14 Oz., Select Varieties Hillshire

Half Boneless

$ 79

12 Oz. Pack - Bryan

2

For

$ 99

2 3

Smoked Sausage...............Ea.

Pork Loin Lb.

Sold Whole In Cry-O-Vac Bag

1 $ 99 2 $ 99 5 2 $5

5 to 7 Lb. Avg., Smithfield

Fresh Boston Butt

Sold Whole 2 Per Pack!

1

$ 99

All Meat Weiners.............

For

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2

$ 99

Rump Roast

20 Oz. Cup Miss Goldy Fryer

16 Oz. Cup Savoie’s

Dressing Mix............Ea. Gulf $ Oysters....8 Oz. Fresh

LA Select or Big Easy (70 to 90 Ct.)

Peeled $ Shrimp......1 Lb.

1

$ 99

$ 99

Green Giant

SLOW ROASTED TURKEY

1 (10 to 12 lb.) turkey 2 celery ribs, cut in half crosswise 36 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 1/2 large green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Poultry Magic 1 medium onion, peeled, quartered and separated 2 large carrots, scrubbed and cut in half lengthwise

Remove, but do not discard, the large, fatty deposits found inside the flaps by the breast and tail cavities on the turkey. Place a 10-inch skillet over high heat and render the turkey fat. Discard all but 1 tablespoon and return this to the skillet. Add the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the Poultry Magic and saute until the garlic just begins to turn brown and soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Blot with paper towels to remove any fat that may still remain and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Work your fingers between the breast meat and the skin to form pockets. Place the cooled sauteed garlic evenly inside these pockets.

Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the Poultry Magic inside the breast cavity, then place the vegetables inside the cavity. Position the carrots last because they are the easiest to put in. Sprinkle the remaining Poultry Magic evenly over the outside of the turkey. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan and roast uncovered until tender and golden brown, about 6 to 6-1/2 hours. To test for doneness, after about 6 hours, remove the turkey from the oven and run a skewer into the thickest part of the thigh along the bone. Remove the skewer and press down on the hole. If liquid runs clear, the turkey is done. If not, place the turkey back into the oven and continue to check periodically until the liquid runs clear. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Sourced from Magic Seasoning Blends and Chef Paul Prudhomme.

2 $100

Canned Vegetables

14.5 to 15 Oz., Whole Kernel or Cream Style Corn, Cut or French Style Green Beans or Sweet Peas

89¢

For

2 7

(All Flavors) Coke Family Products 2 Liter Bottles Ea.

$

12 Oz., 12-Pack Cans OR 12 Oz., 8-Pack Bottles Each:

For

HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY: To Remove Leg: Hold drumstick firmly, pulling gently away from body.

Cut skin between leg and body, press leg downward and cut from body.

Separate drumstick and thigh, slice meat from each piece.

Cut into white meat parallel to wing, making a cut deep into the breast to the body frame, as close to the wing as possible. Slice white meat, beginning at front starting halfway up breast. Cut thin slices of white meat down to the cut. Slices will fall away from the turkey as cut. Continue until enough meat has been carved for first servings, carve more as needed.

Convention doesn’t forbid your standing up to carve, so, if it’s easier, stand up. The bones get in your way if you don’t know where to expect them. A little investigation tells you just where they are. Carving is unduly complicated by a dull knife. And remember the first rule of carving … cut across the grain. If you cut with the grain, long meat fibers give a stringy texture to the slice. Steaks are the exception!

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We do party trays made of finger sandwiches, cold cuts, and/or assorted cheeses, olives, etc.

We also bake hams and bake and fry turkeys for your holiday table.

Prices vary.

Please order ahead of time by calling our Deli Department at 632-7197.

$ 99

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In Our Seafood Section

Fresh Made Tarte a la Bouille Ea:

259 $ 09 1 $ 29 3

Liver or Gizzards......Ea.

Hormel Luncheon Meat or Chopped Ham, or John Morrell Bologna Your Choice: Lb.

Lb.

Frozen $ Ducks..........................Lb.

FRESH FROM OUR DELI DEPARTMENT

Manda Deli Ham........Lb.

2

USDA Heavy Western Grain Fed Select Boneless Beef

Ground Beef Lb.

Lb.

Year after year, John Morrell has been the brand you said you liked the best!

(Family Pack) Fresh Lean

Baking Hens

Lb.

$ 69

Smoked Ham

Lb.

Limit 1 With $20.00 or More Purchase!

Top B Frozen

Fresh Large

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Whole or Shank Half 19 to 22 Lb. Average

John Morrell Fully Cooked

Turkeys

Lb.

Lb.

1

USDA Grade A Self-Basting Shurfresh

99

Campbell’s 10.75 Oz. Chicken or Mushroom Each:

5

128 Oz., Canola or Vegetable

$ 99

Lou-Ana Oil

16 Oz., Select Varieties - Domino

99¢ 99¢ $ 59 1 $ 49 2 $ 69 2 $ 99 2 $ 39 3 2 $3 $ 49 1 2 $5 2 $4 $ 99 2 $ 49 3 $ 1999

Powdered Sugar.......................Ea.

16.5, Select Varieties, Duncan Hines

Cake Mix.....................................Ea.

16 Oz., Select Varieties, Duncan Hines

RTS Frosting................................Ea.

14 Oz., Eagle Brand Sweetened

Condensed Milk..........................Ea.

14 Oz., Baker’s

Angel Flake Coconut................Ea.

10 to 12 Oz., Select Varieties

Nestle’s Chocolate Morcels...Ea.

6 Oz. - French’s

Fried Onions..............................Ea.

10 Oz., Jet Puffed

Marshmallows............................

7 Oz., Jet Puffed

For

Marshmallow Cream.................Ea.

17 Oz., Tony Chachere’s

Creole Seasoning.......................

4 Oz., Select Varieties Chocolate

Bakers Baking Bars..................

21 Oz., Apple or Cherry, Lucky Leaf

Pie Filling......................................Ea.

16 Oz., Select Varieties, Cajun Injector

Marinades (w/Injector)................Ea.

384 Oz. - Lou-Ana

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Cream Soups

Southern Frying Oil............For

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TWO BIG WEEKS!

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Shop these holiday specials for TWO BIG WEEKS! Let us supply you with all your holiday fixins!

These specials are good Monday, November 14th through Sunday, November 27th!

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Farm Fresh

Heart Healthy, Louisiana

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Crisp Green Celery

1

$ 99

Sweet Juicy Golden Ripe

Broccoli

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4.5 Oz. Packs

U.S. #1

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1

$ 39

Merliton Squash

5 5 $

15 Oz. Can For

Ea.

5 $3

Campbell’s

10.5 Oz. Can Select Varieties

Sugar 4 Lb. Bag

2 4

Kitchen Basics

$

Chicken, Beef, or Seafood Stock 32 Oz.

For

1

Domino

$ 99

Canned Gravy For

88

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Select Varieties

$

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99

Tide 2x Liquid Laundry Detergent 92 to 100 Oz., Select Varieties

14.5 Oz., Select Varieties Swanson

69¢ $ 99 1 $ 25 2 $ 29 2 $ 99 2 $ 399 $ 99 4 $ 599 2 $3 2 $4 2 $4 2 $5 2 $6 3 $2 3 $4 3 $5 4 $3 $ 99 2 $ 699 2 $4

Beef or Chicken Broth............Ea.

10 Oz., Shurfine

Red Cherries.................................Ea.

16 to 24 Oz., Select Varieties

Ragu Spaghetti Sauce.................Ea. 15 to 22 Oz., Select Varieties, Betty Crocker

Cookie Mix...................................Ea.

10 Oz., Lea & Perrins

Worcestershire Sauce..............Ea.

10.3 Oz.

Planter’s Mixed Nuts..............Ea.

48 Oz.

Crisco Shortening....................Ea.

3.81 Oz., Select Varieties

Folger’s K-Cup Coffee.............Ea.

29 Oz. Can

Bruce’s Cut Yams.......................

16 Oz., Select Varieties - Kraft

Salad Dressing............................

24 Oz., Plain or Italian, Progresso

Bread Crumbs..............................

64 Oz., Select Varieties, Ocean Spray

Cranberry Juice.........................

12 Oz., Select Varieties

Quaker Instant Oatmeal........

14.5 Oz., Select Varieties, Shurfine

Canned Tomatoes.....................

12 Oz. Can, Carnation

Evaporated Milk.........................

5.96 Oz., Select Varieties

Pringle’s Potato Chips............

3 Oz., Select Varieties, Jello

Gelatin or Pudding..................

15 to 40 Count, Select Varieties

Solo Plastic Cups.......................Pk.

12-Roll Pack

Scott Bath Tissue......................Pk.

100-Count Pack

Vanity Fair Napkins..................

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2 3

$ 69

14 Oz. Can Jellied or Whole

2 4 $

Each:

Flour

2 1 $

For

2

Chinet Paper Plates, or Platters

$ 99

12 to 36 Ct. Select Varieties

For

Diamond Plastic

1

Each:

Forks, Spoons, or Cutlery Combo Pack

3

Reynold’s Heavy Duty

$ 39

Aluminum Foil 12-Inch, 50 Ft.

4

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Blue Bell Ice Cream Ea.

4

$ 99

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2 7 2 $4 $ 99 3

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10 to 12 Oz., Reg. or Deep Dish Pet Ritz

Pie Shells.........................

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$

For

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99

Shurfresh Frozen

¢

Seasoning Blend 10 Oz., Each:

Ozarka

2 5 2 $7 Blue Plate

Spring Water

$

Mayonnaise

1/2 Liter Bottles 24-Pack

30 Oz. Jar

$ 99

24-Count Pack:

37 Oz. Select Varieties Mrs. Smith’s

Spaghetti, Elbow Macaroni, Angel Hair, or Shells, 13 to 16 Oz.

5 Lb. Bag, Select Varieties

8.5 Oz.

99

¢

Shurfine Pasta

Gold Medal

Corn Muffin Mix

48 Oz., Select Varieties Blue Bunny

For

For

Jiffy

23 to 38 Oz. Select Varieties

12 Oz. Premium Bags, Select Varieties

$

20 Oz. Can Select Varieties

Half Gallon All Flavors

2 7 $

Community Coffee

Cranberry Sauce

Pineapples Ea:

We also make vegetable and fruit trays for your holiday table.

They’re great for family gatherings and for entertaining.

Please place your orders early by calling 632-7197 and asking for our Produce Department.

Your order will be handled promptly and efficiently!

Ocean Spray

Dole Canned

6 Oz., Stove Top

Stuffing Mix

3 1 $

Farm Fresh

Yellow Onions

Peas

Bunches

1 Lb. Container

3 Lb. Bag - U.S. #1

LeSueur

Pk.

$ 99

$ 49

$

Parsley

Seasoning Mix

5 Lb. Bag

Bag:

2 1 Lb.

Fresh Crisp Green

Guidry’s Fresh Creole

Russet Potatoes Bag:

¢

Farm Fresh Crisp

1

$ 49

Gala Apples

Each Bunch

Green Onions

Pineapples Each:

$ 99

Sweet Potatoes

Lb.

1

Washington State

Fresh Crisp

c

For

2 $4 For

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Ritz, Wheat Thins, or Sociables

3 to 13.7 Oz. Select Varieties

2

For

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$ 79

Land-O-Lakes Butter 1 Lb. Qtrs.

2

$ 99

Red Diamond Sweet Tea 16 Oz.

128 Oz.

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1

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Nowlin From 1-A

Nowlin was 3-7 in his one season with South Lafourche. The Tarpons didn’t make the playoffs.

Cheramie said the decision “had very little” to do with the team’s record, but was because of other factors.

In a short release, she offered the school’s stance on the situation, adding that no further comment would be offered out of respect to the outgoing coach.

“South Lafourche High School has relieved Coach Brandon Nowlin from his coaching duties,” the short, printed out statement from Cheramie reads. “We are taking the program in a different di-

rection. We wish the best of luck to Coach Nowlin in his future endeavors.”

Nowlin’s short tenure is disappointing to a lot of the school’s players and fans – both of whom were hopeful the coach would be a keeper at the time he was hired. at Nowlin landed South Lafourche with a decorated resume – one which included successful stops at both the prep and collegiate levels.

As a player, Nowlin was a national champion fullback at LSU, playing for Nick Saban.

Once in coaching, Nowlin worked collegiately at Central Arkansas and Nicholls. At Nicholls, he coached both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, and was one of the

Carver Meet Mark Angelette

Mark Angelette of Larose has been carving for about three years. He enjoys carving Green Winged Teals the most and decorative gunner style decoys. Mark sells some of his work to collectors and also enters various carving contests.

When asked about his most memorable carving moment, he said: “In the 2015 show, my cocktail decoy placed fifth out of more than 100 ducks and I got to stand on stage with world class carvers like Mr. Robby Matherne and Mr. Carl Danos.”

For Mark, Duck carving has been a part of his family for the last six generations. His great, great, great grandfather, Beau-

regard Vizier, passed down a love for the hobby and it continues to foster, even in generations Mark’s age.

He is part of a group of carvers that promotes Cajun heritage, decoys, carving and keeping the age-old tradition thriving.

The group also sponsors the Cajun Heritage Festival, which is entering its 41st year.

Cajun Heritage Festival

June 3-4, 2017 • Larose Civic Center

www.cajunheritagefestival.com

team’s top recruiters.

Sandwiched between the stops at Central Arkansas and Nicholls was a head coaching stop at Morgan City High School – a job Nowlin enjoyed for three seasons. In those seasons, he built the Tigers from a 0-win team to a 5-win team, earning the respect of many in the area.

But it never quite materialized at South Lafourche. The Tarpons started the season with a blowout win against Bonnabel, but could never build upon that success.

The Tarpons led 27-0 against Bonnabel in Week 2, but lost the lead, surrendering the game to the Rams by a 28-27 count.

Toward the back-end of the season, injuries mounted and the Tarpons were stopped one win short of the playoffs, thanks to a disappointing, season-ending loss against South Terrebonne – a team that entered the game with just one win on the season.

Cheramie said there is no timeframe in place to hire a new coach, and the job isn’t yet posted for applications.

There is no immediate rush. Spring practices don’t begin until late in the school year, so the school has plenty time to pick its next coach – the team’s seventh in 15 years.

Triche is this week’s Gazette’s Football Contest winner

The winner of the ninth week of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is Gayle Triche of Lockport.

Gayle tied with one other entrant with 5 wrong but came closest on the tie-breaker scores.

Winners can pick up their cash prize at the Gazette office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Edwards From 1-A

Agencies and colleges have been asked to draw up scenarios for coping with cuts of 7 percent to 10 percent in the state general fund revenue they get.

That’s money from general tax collections — not their fines, fees and other dedicated financing sources.

The Edwards administration has been sifting through those scenarios.

Central Arkansas comes back in 4th to beat Nicholls 31-24

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Hayden Hildebrand threw for 257 yards as Central Arkansas regained control in the fourth quarter to stop Nicholls 31-24 in Southland Conference play on Saturday.

Central Arkansas (9-1, 8-0) is now primed for a showdown with Sam Houston State next Saturday in Huntsville. The Bearkats were 9-0 and 7-0 in conference going into their game against Northwestern State later Saturday night.

UCA was ahead 17-14 entering the final quarter but Nicholls struck quickly when Chase Fourcade, who threw for 340 yards and two scores, hit C. J. Bates on an 80-yard scoring bomb for a 21-17 lead.

The Bears answered when Carlos Blackman scored from the 15 with 11:16 left.

Jaylon Lofton sealed the win when he intercepted a Fourcade pass, returning it 79 yards for a touchdown for a 31-21 lead with 8:15 remaining.

Fourcade was also the leading rusher for Nicholls (5-5, 5-3) with 66 yards on 11 carries.

Dardenne told lawmakers at their last joint budget committee hearing that he doesn’t expect the governor will support an across-theboard reduction and will want to be “more selective” in divvying up cuts.

The $315 million deficit from last year stems largely from worse-thanexpected personal income and business tax collections, driven by declines in private-sector employment, particularly in the oil and gas industry.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate is 6.4 percent, third-worst among states.

The Edwards administration has warned that Louisiana’s income projections in the current year

also could be too high, worsening the financial gap. But the administration wants to wait to see more tax collection data before revising the state’s income forecast for this year, because Louisiana gave out extensions for tax payments after the midAugust flooding.

“We don’t have enough definition around the current midyear (gap), but we do know that revenue is not coming in the way that it was forecasted,” Edwards said Monday. “We believe that there will be a shortfall in the current fiscal year as well that will have to be addressed.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

FOOTBALL CONTEST Football Contest Grand Prize Winner receives 2 FREE TICKETS to the Saints vs Detroit Lions home game to be played on Sunday, December 4 in the Superdome.

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Tie-Breaker Games: Florida: LSU:

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CONTEST RULES:

1. Circle your choice of team under each advertiser. In games ending with a tie, that game will count as wrong for every entrant.

2. You MUST PICK THE SCORES in the tie-breaker boxes ABOVE. These scores are used in the event of a tie among entrants.

3. Entries must be postmarked by Friday at 5:00 p.m. or brought to the Gazette office before closing time at 4:00 p.m. Mail to Football Contest, P.O. Drawer 1450, Larose, LA 70373.

Entries may also be submitted online. Simply choose the winning games and tiebreaker scores.

Include your name, address and phone number to news@TLGnewspaper.com. E-mails must be sent before 5 p.m. Friday.

4. Mail the entire contest page with games circled, tie breakers picked and name submitted.

5. A prize of $50 will be given to one winner weekly. A grand prize of 2 FREE SAINTS TICKETS to the DETROIT LIONS game on Sun., Dec. 4 in the Superdome will be awarded to the contestant who submits the most winning entries throughout the 10 week contest period.

6. We must limit 5 entries per address. Winners will be announced weekly.

Florida vs LSU

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Southern Miss vs North Texas

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Philly Eagles vs Seattle Seahawks

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CLASSIFIED ADS Wednesday, November 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House to be moved or torn down for materials. Call 985-6378198 or 985-258-5775. _________________ House For Sale: with bayou side property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office, 2 car garage.

1750 sq.ft.; huge, partially fenced yard, 125’x288’; 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ Home For Sale/ Rent/ Lease to Own: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; 2000 sq.ft. in Cut Off; partially furnished; $1200 per month to rent; $155,000 to buy; 186 West 84th Street Call 985-677-1149. _________________ Home For Sale in Golden Meadow: 145 N. 2nd Street; 3 bedroom, 2 bath; 1300 sq.ft.; $105,000; fenced in yard with shed; (985) 696-6016, leave message. _________________ New Listing! House For Sale: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, laundry, kitchen, living room, cathedral ceilings, loft, concrete countertops and floors, cherry wood floors, large porch, 2300 sq.ft. total, 1300 sq. ft. living. $135,000. Golden Meadow, near two schools. Town sewerage. 985-232-1948. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached.

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________ Rent to Own: 1 large piece of property; 475 deep by 250 wide; 353 East 40th Street. $500/month and time.

985-870-5263. _________________

FOR RENT

Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $650/ rent and $650/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________

FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth.

Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week.

Utility included in rent.Store on site.

Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers.

Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!

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108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home; completely renovated; additional office/ bedroom; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; Ready to move in; $1,200/ month; $850/ deposit.

985-6936533/ 985-728-2620 FMI. _________________ Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath homel ready to move in; spacious and updated; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; $1,000/ month; $850/deposit.

985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep.

Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________

NEW LISTING!

Selling Below Appraisal!

MLS 122464: This two-story co olonial brick home located h l t d att 225 E. E 29th Stree St ett in i Cut C t Offff (old nursing home street) sits on a 100x210 foot tract of land and includes nearly 3,000 fo sqft ft. of living space plus a guest house, inground pool and much more.

Priced Right at $30 05,000

and won’t be in the mark ket long!

Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107

MLS 121017: This newly renovvated 2BR, 2ba cottage boasts 1,885 2ba.

1 885 total sqqftft of space and sits on an 80’ x 221’ lot. It includes a two-car carport and a storage shed, has central A/C and heat, a window unit u and an attic fa fan. It’s priced to sell at $129,800!

Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107 Since 1916

Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apt. Apt. #1 is available for $575/month and a $600 damage deposit.

No pets. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath in Golden Meadow.

Available November 1. $650/per month, I pay water, you pay electric. Call or text Kenny at 225-2871725. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath; partially furnished; in Golden Meadow area; no pets; $800 amonth/ $800 damage deposit.

FMI call 985-6651220. _________________ Executive Home For Rent: 4 huge bedrooms, walk in closet, custom made cabinets, 2 kitchens, formal dining room, breakfast nook, pantry room, patio, double garage, nice, quiet neighborhood in Cut Off. 148 East 58th Street. $1200/month and $1000/deposit.

No smoking inside and no pets. background checks. 985475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ 2 Properties for Rent: Down West 64th Street in Cut Off. 2 bedroom trailer, $500 rent; 2 bedroom trailer, $400 rent. Call 632-3045. _________________

LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome.

Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer.

To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom in Galliano.

Perfect for single or couple. $500/month and $300/deposit.

Call 985-475-6386. _________________ 1 Bedroom Apt For Rent with kitchenette and bath. $350/month plus utilities. Mathews, LA. Call (985) 537-9259. _________________ House for Rent: in Galliano; furnished; no pets; Contact Susan at 985-2150746. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath; unfurnished; $500/month; $500 security deposit.

Call 985-991-8119. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; no smoking; no pets; with a p p l i a n c e s ; $800/month; $400/deposit. 985-696-2270. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath in Golden Meadow. $650/month.

Also, 1 bedroom, 1 bath in Cut Off. All utilities paid. $550/month. Call 985691-7078. _________________ New Luxury Condos for Rent: in Thibodaux. 2 bedroom; 2 bath; with all appliances provided; quality units at the best rate in town; Call 985859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________

Apartments for Rent: Cut Off area. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $575 / month, $500 / deposit. NO PETS. 985-258-7510. ________________

House For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; wood floors throughout house; partially furnished; located at 224 East 36th St., in Cut Off; $750/month; $500/deposit.

Call 691-3052. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person). $ 6 0 0 / m o n t h ; $300/damage deposit. All utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ For Sale: 2 burial plots located at Oak Grove Walk Cemetery, across street from Community Bible Church.

Asking $5,000. If interested call 985-637-7097. _________________ Salty Oysters For Sale: half gallons, full sack and half sack.

Located on West 181 St., Galliano. Call 985-637-7748 or 985637-2162. _________________ Pecans For Sale: whole, cracked or peeled. Whole special, 5 lbs. for $15.

985-226-8980. _________________ Detroit Diesel Tools for Sale: block alignment tool, J-21799; Cam gear puller; S9094B seal puller; ¾” torque wrench; turning tool, J-22562; J-8092 seal installer driver; J-4134-01 71 sleeve installer; J21083 92 sleeve installer; J-4209-25 sled gauge; J-22515-B injector tube kit; 7703021 heli-coil kit; 5575-11 heli-coil kit; 2”-6” micrometer Starrett; ½” x 36” Proto extension; OTC 1123 bearing splitter; 16V71 lifting bar; 71 cylinder loading tool; 92 cylinder loading tool. Purchased separately will cost over $7,000. Package deal for $5,500. Call 7911762. _________________ Leaving the Bayou Sale! Laptop, end tables and lamps, gas grill with extra propane bottle, kitchen table and chairs, 3 tvs, 2 tv stands, 3 dvd players, 3 area rugs, 2 brass cadnle bras, and other misc. furniture. FMI call 850-723-8231. _________________

BOATS

Boat For Sale: 47x16 Steel Hull with wooden cabin. Just put on dry dock. Had bottom checked and bottom is good. Over hauled 3306 Caterpiller 251hp. Rebuilt winch, clutch, Aframe, and cabin. Call Mary at 985-6914008. Asking price $50,000. _________________

Mud Boat Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Prodrive. 243 hours, manual reverse. $2,000. Call 985-2589819. _________________

UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!

GARAGE SALES

J&K Rental Garage Sale: East 123rd Street. Thursday and Friday from 8am till. _________________ Moving Sale: Thursday and Friday, November 17 and 18 from 8:30 am till at 136 East 154th Street in Galliano. Furniture, appliances, lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, November 17 from 7am to 4pm at 179 East 100th Street. _________________ Yard Sale: 287 East 37th Street; Thursday, November 17 from 8am to 3pm. clothes, shoes, dvds, Wii games, toys, 19” tv, lots more. _________________ Yard Sale: November 19, 2016 from 8am to 3pm at 184 East 72nd Street, Cut Off, LA. Clothes, odds and ends, front loader washer and dryer, $850 obo; dishwasher, $200 obo; bassinet, $25; toys.

Thanks, God Bless. _________________ Yard Sale: Saturday, November 19 at 103 Pasture Road (off of Industrial Park Rd. on Hwy 208 in Larose) from 8am to 2pm. men, women and kids clothing; toys; household items; etc. NO early birds PLEASE! _________________ Coonazz Carport Sale: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 17, 18 and 19 from 8am to 4pm at 408 West 41st Street, Cut Off, LA. Early birds welcomed Wednesday, November 16. Welding tools; gloves (leather); safety glasses; glassware; furniture; Christmas decorations; bikes; knives; possible antique glassware; bags; luggage; toys; craft items; work, baby, kids, dress clothes and shoes; office supplies; VCR tapes; everything much go and is negotiable. _________________ Huge Garage Sale:193 East 16th St., Larose. Thursday, November 17 from 8am to 3pm; and Friday, November 18 from 8am to 12noon.

2 rocker recliners; baby things; children books; romance novels; clothes; knick knacks and more. _________________ Large Garage Sale: 120 East 141st St., (near Galliano Airport Rd., Hwy 308); Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 17, 18 and 19 from 8am till.

Please no early birds.

New items; antiques. _________________ Yard Sale: November 17 -19 from 7am to 4pm at 405 West 112th Street. Baby items, crib, girls newborn and up; boys 8 and up; womens, mens, teen clothes; household items. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Saturday, November 17 and 19 from 8am to 3pm at Ernest Moise Lane in Galliano. Lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: From 8am to 2pm at 7109 Hwy 1 in Lockport, on bayouside across from Frank’s Supermarket. Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19. Lots of everything; appliances; Mardi Gras beads. _________________ Garage Sale: 197 East 54th Street, white brick house; Wednesday and Thursday, November 16 and 17. New items; clothes; shoes; Elvis dolls; purses; jewelry; Barbie dolls; lamps; cookie jars; baby boy clothes; some furniture; truck tool box; and lots of half priced items. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, November 17 only. From 7am to 5pm at 250 West 16th Street, Larose. No early birds please. _________________

Craft Showing! It’s Sew and Seaux. November 19 at 142 West 136th Street, Cut Off from 8am to 5pm. wooden planters, hearts, Disney signs, embroidery items, burping pads, flags, towels, etc. Cricut items, mugs, tiles, canvas drawings. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place., November 18, 19, 20 from 9am to 4pm. satsumas; banana nut bread; pecans; Christmas trees and decorations; luggage; purses; toys; fragrances; fashion boots; clothes, for all sizes; 10x10 Saints canopy tent; lots of new items. _________________

HELP WANTED

Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area.

Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed.

Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext.

115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux.

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Salon Thairapy is looking for a full time hairdresser. Booth renter. Call Michelle Lefort at 985-6375151 for more information. _________________ AAA Complete A/C, Heat and Electric is seeking a full time experienced HVAC Technician/ Installer/ Electrician.

Computer experience a must! Send resume and references to aaacomplete1@viscom.net _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced hairstylist, nail technician, and/or message therapist. FMI call Rosalyn Chiasson at 696-4540 or 5322305. _________________ Drivers-Co & O/Op’s.

Ear great money running dedicated! Great Benefits.

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Monthly bonuses. Drive newer equipment. 855-5822265. _________________ Gulf Coast Employment is taking applications for unlicensed engineers and deckhands. As many certs as possible. Contact us at www. gulfcoastemploy.com or (985) 693-7750. _________________

K-Mar Supply, Fourchon location is now accepting applications for ALL POSITIONS. Full time and Part Time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task, and selfmotivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357.

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MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have valid drivers license. Must meet TWIC card requirements.

Some transportation available (to and from work). _________________

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SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ 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 985696-5174. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

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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. _________________

I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of low alcohol content at retail in the parish of Lafourche at the following address: 13932 West Main, Larose, LA 70373 under the business name of Papa Greaux, LLC d/b/a Bayouland Pizza Arcade and Family Entertainment. /s/ Wayne Cheramie, Jr., member _________________ DG LOUISIANA, LCC d/b/a DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #15145 is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at the retail Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 103 Bayou Portuguese Drive, LaRose, Louisiana 70373. Officers of DG LOUISIANA, LLC are: STEVEN RAY DECKARD, JOHN WILLIAM GARRATT, II, JAMES WILLIAM THORPE. _________________ DG LOUISIANA, LLC d/b/a DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #9483 is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 902 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, Louisiana 70374-2926. Officers of DG LOUISIANA, LLC are: STEVEN RAY DECKARD, JOHN WILLIAM GARRATT, II, JAMES WILLIAM THORPE. _________________ DG LOUISIANA, LLC d/b/a DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #11404 is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 400 S. Alex Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow, Louisiana 70357-2749. Officers of DG LOUISIANA, LLC are: STEVEN RAY DECKARD, JOHN WILLIAM GARRATT, II, JAMES WILLIAM THORPE. _________________ 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, _________________

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Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional QHSE Administrative Assistant to perform the following duties: Compose and type routine correspondence; organize and maintain filing system and file correspondences and other records; process and prepare memos, correspondence and other documents; prepare outgoing correspondence, including email and faxes; maintain training records; schedule employee training.

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OBITUARIES

Bid Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, 150 Terrace Avenue, 4th Floor Conference Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 14, 2016 ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

In Memory Of

JUNE BRUCE GUILL

Born: 6/11/1959 Died: 11/18/2016 It’s already a year, but at times seem like yesterday. Your absence is unbearable at times, but I know this is only temporary. Jehovah God has promised that “the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing.” And there will be a resurrection. We can only pray to endure till then.

Sadly missed by: Leslie, Ophelia, Olivia, Oraelia, Michael and Travis __________________________

WAYNE MATHERNE

Wayne C. Matherne, 64, a native of the Westbank and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on November 4. A private service will be held by his family at a later date.

He is survived by his two daughters and their spouses, Rhett and Angelle M. Guidry and Matthew and Amelia M. Williams; grandchildren, Nadia Duet, Jacob Williams, Abram Williams, and Mila Williams.

He was preceded in death by his father, Murphy J. Matherne; and his mother, Helen L. Matthews.

OBITUARIES

ROSE GASPARD

Rose N. Gaspard, 84, a native of Jean Charles Island and resident of Galliano passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 10, 2016. Visitation will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor on Tuesday, November 15 from 9 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following at Cheramie Cemetery Mrs. Rose is survived by her children, Patterson “Pooch” Gaspard Jr. and wife Connie and Chris Gaspard and wife Evette; grandchildren, Nikki Cheramie (Dustin), Natalie Bouziga (Lee), Jacob Gaspard, Kristie Callais (Corey), Greg Gaspard (Annie), and Robby Gaspard (Kesti); great grandchildren, Devin, Nadiya, Sophia, Jean-Eric, Cy, Dane, Dusti Jo, Alexis, Alaina, Owen, Matthew, and Logan; brothers, Jesty, Frank, Harry, and Russell Naquin.

Mrs. Gaspard was preceded in death by her husband, Patterson Gaspard Sr.; parents, Nelson and Colastique Naquin; daughter, Gwenda Gaspard Rachal; great grandchild, Michael Gaspard; brother, Wilbert Naquin; and sisters, Phyllis Williams and Semonia Lefleur.

Mrs. Rose was always smiling and laughing, loved to fish, cooking for the family, family get together’s and spoiling her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will never forget her infectious smile.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Broadway for the love and care provided.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

ROBERT DUET

Robert “Bob” Duet, 64, native of Golden Meadow and resident of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on November 5, 2016 at his residence. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, November 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Versailles Room at the Larose Civic Center in Larose, LA. He survived by his wife, Christy Duet; son, Scotty Trosclair and wife Maggie; daughter, Stephanie Duet and partner Jovanny Marquez; brother, Bryan Duet and wife Melanie; and three grandchildren, Nora, Emma and Jesse.

He is proceeded in death by his parents: Edmond “Vieux” Duet and Elvida Duet; and brother, Carl Duet.

He was currently employed

by Westinghouse Electric Company in the Nuclear Technology Division. He was an LSU Alumnist, enjoyed watching LSU Football, woodworking and playing music, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his wife and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cancer Treatment Centers of America to further cancer treatment and research. ____________________

FOR: WEST BELLE PASS BARRIER HEADLAND RESTORATION PROJECT – SPRING 2017 VEGETATIVE PLANTINGS Lafourche Parish, Louisiana 0052

PROJECT NUMBER:

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Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form.

They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from http://coastal.la.gov/resources/rfpsrsiqs-contracts/bids/. Printed copies can also be obtained from: COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY (CPRA) 150 Terrace Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Attn: Renee McKee E-mail: cpra.bidding@la.gov

Phone: (225) 342-0811 Fax: (225) 342-4674

All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

EULA DARDAR

Eula Mae Dardar, 71, a native of Golden Meadow and resident off Cut Off passed away on Thursday, November 10. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Monday, November 14 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her children, Rousseau (Rebecca) Dardar, Jr., Lance (Betty) Dardar, Claudia (Joseph) Autin, Claudette (Marty) Gisclair; brother, Roy Serigny; sisters, Joyce Bouvier, Veronica Wilson; grandchildren, Joby and Bryce Gisclair, Jodd and Brea Autin, Kaitlyn, Lance, Jr. and Madison Dardar, Chole Bruce, Liless Case; great grandchildren, Italia Cheramie, Drayven Bruce.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rousseau Dardar, Sr.; parents, Buron and Blanche D. Serigny; brothers, Randolph, Richard, Pete, Mervin, Alton, Lester Serigny; godchild, Latecia Sanamo; step parents, Abner and Pauline Hingle.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ______________________

NITA PLAISANCE

Nita Marie Guidry Plaisance, 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Friday, November 11. Visitation will be held at Community Bible Church on Tuesday, November 15 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Russell “Bosco” (Charlene) Plaisance; daughter, Cheryl Autin; sister, Lolita Chouest; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman J. “Doc” Plaisance; parents, Samson and Alexina Guidry; son, Johnny R. Plaisance; brothers, Herman Guidry, Morrison Guidry, Robinson Guidry, Rogers Guidry, James Guidry, Robert Guidry and Samson Guidry, Jr.; sisters, Alzina Pitre, Doris Stewart, Ruth Lagarde.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ______________________

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The deadling for the Wednesday paper is Friday at 4 p.m.

The deadline for the Sunday paper is Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

A NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at CPRA, 1440 Tiger Drive, Suite B, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301.

It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to visit the job site to assess the location, logistics, and site conditions prior to bidding.

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.

NOVEMBER 9, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Blake Bates, 27, Houma.

Contempt of court; improper backing; sale, distribution, or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited; contempt of court; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Richard Blanchard, 43, Montegut. DWI (3rd).

NOVEMBER 10, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Alex Bergeron, 27, MS. Aggravated or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Tyson Broussard, 33, Abbeville. Fugitive.

Craig Carey, 30, New Orleans. Contempt of court (6 cts).

Kendal Cobb, 24, Houma.

Fugitive.

Damaine Davis, 33, Boutte.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Clayton Dormain, 55, Cut Off. 2nd degree battery.

Ryan Gaubert, 40, Larose.

Possession of marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams.

Tireke Johnson, 18, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; resisting an officer; indecent exposure, indecent or lewd behavior.

Wayne Meads, 36, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Humberto PorfirioGuadalupe, 25, Houma. Home invasion.

Johnny Serigny, 34, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery.

Brandy Staley, 32, Raceland. Fugitive.

Lockport Police Department Devon Knight, 24, Lockport.

Simple assault; theft; violation of probation/ parole; disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition.

Golden Meadow Police Department Shane Scott, 20, Golden Meadow. Theft of goods.

Lafourche Parish Council Bryce Uzee, 23, Lockport.

Taking contraband to/from penal institutions.

Thibodaux Police Department Gilbert Williams, 57, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

NOVEMBER 11, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jacob Alexander, 28, Lake Charles. Contempt of court.

Jared Larose, 36, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole.

Louisiana State Police Michael Bourg, 28, Larose.

DWI (2nd); no seat belt; owner to secure registration; expired motor vehicle inspection.

Thibodaux Police Department Donald Nixon, 37, Thibodaux. Fugitive (3 cts); tail lamps required.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Heavy Construction, Subclassification: Landscaping, Grading & Beautification or Specialty, Subclassification: Coastal Restoration & Habitat Enhancement or Specialty, Subclassification: Seeding, Sodding, Load & Soil Stabilization, Erosion Control, Sheet Piling. In accordance with LA. R.S. 37:2163(D), anyone objecting to the classification must send a certified letter to both the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and the CPRA at the address listed above. The letter must be received no later than ten (10) working days prior to the day on which bids are to be opened.

Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Public Notice

Request for Proposal The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to any parties interested in leasing or acquiring other rights in property located in Port Fourchon, the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport, and the South Lafourche Airport Industrial Park.

The Commissioner’s intent is to place its available property into productive use, in accordance with its Master Plan recommendation, in a manner which generates commensurate revenue for the Commission, provides optimum utilization and generates substantial community benefits.

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Interested parties may obtain copies for by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commissioner’s website at www.portfourchon.com These request for Proposals provide updated, detailed maps of property available for proposals and a general overview for its Commissioner’s lease expectations for its property.

Sealed proposals must be received at the Commission Administration Building at 16829 East Main Street in Galliano, LA on or before the last day of the month by 4:30 p.m. CST for consideration at the following month’s regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion.

11/16/16

Public Notice

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is fully executed.

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the VeteranOwned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned (LaVet) Small Entrepreneurships Program. Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority or on its website at http://www.coastal.la.gov/.

NOTICE: Gregory P. Roussell, Ellen R. Cantrelle and/or any owners, claimants, lien holders, mortgagees, or anyone claiming or purporting to claim any interest in a 1997 Venture Sailboat Vessel ID# LA-9469-BC located in Bayou Lafourche in front of East 133rd Street in Galliano, LA are hereby given notice that said vessel was deemed in violation of Greater Lafourche Port Commission Ordinance No. 25. The vessel will be disposed of at the owners’ expense and in accordance with LA.R.S. 34:843 and said ordinance by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission from its current location at any time after thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. The owner is requested to contact the Port Commission by phone at 985-632-6701, by mail at P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354, or in person at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA as soon as possible.

STATE OF LOUISIANA COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY MICHAEL R. ELLIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 11/16/2016 11/23/2016 11/30/2016

David Pearson, 45, Gibson.

Drinking in public/ open container; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Nicholls Police Department Thomas Phillips, 44, New Orleans. Fugitive (8 cts).

NOVEMBER 12, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Aizen, 31, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace; simple assault.

James Arcement, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; fugitive; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (3rd); possession of marijuana (3rd); possession of xanax; illegal carrying of weapon in presence on controlled dangerous substance.

Josh Grant, 19, Houma.

Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Louisiana State Police Ian Bernard, 28, Cut Off. DWI (1st); failure to drive on right side of road.

Jeremy McCartney, 23, Cut Off. Proper equipment required on vehicles; flight from an officer.

Dawnella Bone, 44, AL. Expired drivers license; DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic.

Thibodaux Police Department Herbert Clay, 41, Gray. Resisting an officer; contempt of court.

Courtney Wiggins, 21, Napoleonville. Disturbing the peace; enter/ remain after being forbidden; stalking.

NOVEMBER 13, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Bourgeois, 35, Homeless. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (2 cts); aggravated flight from an officer; simple burglary; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; hit and run; prohibited acts, schedule III; possession of marijuana (2nd); possession of marijuana (3rd); possession of Tylenol with codeine; legend drug imprint; possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; contempt of court; failure to drive on right side of road; contempt of court.

Cody Dupre, 30, Houma. Illegal possession of stolen things.

Kacie Zeringue, 29, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Greater Lafourche Port Commission Jordan Brooks, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Rudy Hernandez, 47, Thibodaux. Possession of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle; careless operation; DWI (1st); vehicular negligent injuring.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Audit From 1-A

Melancon didn’t object to the audit findings and said mismanagement of agency money or property “will not be tolerated.” He said employees were being retrained on financial policies; the number of credit cards handed out to employees has been cut from 413 to 118; and more scrutiny has been added across spending types.

“I am confident that the reforms I am putting in place, once fully implemented, will result in focused, efficient and ethical operations,” he wrote.

The audit scrutinized department management from 2010 through 2015 when Robert Barham was in charge, appointed by then-Gov. Bobby Jindal.

Melancon was named secretary when Gov. John Bel Edwards succeeded Jindal in January.

Auditors found that federal grant dollars paid for a used boat that “appeared to have little or no benefit to the agency,” was used twice and cost the department nearly $38,000 to maintain and repair. The agency bought a $1.8 million used airplane without getting a proper inspection first, according to the report, and damage found later could cost up to $581,000 in repairs.

Department-owned guns are missing. The report says overtime wasn’t properly tracked. And nearly

$764,000 was spent on clothing, sponsorships and contracts questioned by auditors, who said it wasn’t clear the spending was needed for state business.

A large portion of the report dug into a $10.5 million BP-financed seafood safety program overseen by the department after the massive 2010 Gulf oil spill.

The audit found insufficient sampling of fish, excessive spending and missing property in the work of a fish testing team based in the Plaquemines Parish community of Venice.

The sampling team spent the equivalent of $2,796 per tested fish, Purpera’s office says.

In a recent interview with AP, Barham defended his management of the seafood safety program, saying the fish testing was done properly, came in under-budget and didn’t cost the state’s taxpayers.

Barham’s 10-page official response to the audit, filed by his lawyer Mary Olive Pierson, repeated similar themes, saying the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries tested a sufficient number of fish samples and the health department found “that Louisiana seafood was safe.”

Other former officials involved with the testing program and named in the audit also defended the sampling work in written responses.

Barham, who now oversees the Office of State Parks, also objected to criti-

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cism about the used plane, saying in his response it was another office’s job to inspect state aircraft.

On the broader allegations of financial deficiencies across the agency, Pierson wrote: “Mr. Barham, while he does not deny that the buck stops with the secretary, was not directly involved with the circumstances of the other findings and recommendations made by the auditor.”

State Inspector General Stephen Street, whose independent office probes suspected fraud and corruption in government, has been looking into the department. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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The judgment ordered certain tobacco companies to fund a statewide, 10-year smoking cessation program to benefit more than 200,000 Louisiana smokers who are members of the plaintiff class (the “Scott Class”).

The recipient of the award was a court-established and court-supervised smoking cessation program, known as the Smoking Cessation Trust, which would benefit all Louisiana residents who smoked a cigarette before September 1, 1988. The program began registering eligible recipients in 2012 and, to date, has registered more than 60,000 Louisiana citizens who have committed to kicking the habit.

Louisiana currently ranks 46 out of 50 states for tobacco use, according to the most recent America’s Health Rankings® Report from the United Health Foundation, with nearly a quarter (24%) of the state’s residents smoking.

Nicotine dependence is the most common form of chemical dependence in the United States. There are immediate benefits for those who stop smoking including return to heart rate and blood pressure normality, improved circulation, improved lung function, and improved smell and taste.

Long term benefits to non-smokers include reducing the chance of dying prematurely from smoking related diseases by 60%, a lower risk of stroke, and im-

provement in overall physical appearance.

As smokers begin to realize that the benefits of quitting are not only physical, but financial (pack-aday smokers in Louisiana can save over $2,000 dollars annually), they will be motivated to increase their rate of attempts to stop

Tragedy in Cajun Land I took a break from my column last week and nobody noticed. Well, maybe a few cooks and homemakers whohad one less newspaper sheet to wrap shrimp hulls.

There are columns in The Gazette which are more substantial like Rev. Todd who can enhance your faith and Mr. Siller who can enhance your financial status.

All my columns enhance are memories of by gone eras, events and people. Until this past week, I was sure I knew all about everything in my land of the Cajuns.

Tragically I did not!

What has happened to my beloved, gentle, neighbor loving neighbor homeland?

In one week and within one mile of my home, Wayne Matherne and Stanley Gisclair were brutally murdered in their homes by an alleged perpetrator who is quoted as “just wanting to kill”.

There were also several cases of arson and kids throwing rocks and bricks through my peaceful neighbors’ and relatives’ windows.

Who are their mentors and role models?

How could such ideas and thoughts enter such young minds and instill the willingess to carry through such dastardly deeds in an area which is religious and kind and where people had not seen the need to lock their doors for generations?

Such questions are easy to ask, but where in the darkest corner of anyone’s mind could one even begin to search for the answers.

And then there was the election.

Shocking?

To some, sure but It was evident that Hillary had the organization, ability, power and money to possibly pull it off, but I also felt an anger in the country crying out for change where the so called “forgotten working class”

smoking and may successfully quit for good. (The CDC suggests it takes 8–11 attempts before quitting permanently.)

Smoking Cessation Trust encourages all Louisiana cigarette smokers to use the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 17 as the day they

decide to take that first step on the journey to quitting cigarettes forever.

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also had the ability with their vote to bring about a different conclusion.

My advice? To the winner, you have the right to celebrate. Drink a toast, and move on. To the losers, you have the right to be sad.

To have a winner, there must be a loser. Today it’s you. Tomorrow it might be them. America is bigger than any election. A nation who was born with a revolution, survived the war of 1821, a civil war, World Wars I and II and other altercations will survive, but Wayne and Stanley will not!

I have a true political story that might give you some insight about human nature.

Nerby Collins was a well-liked bar owner and shrimp dealer who had been elected several times to the Lafourche Parish Police Juror and was doing a good job. But there were some who thought it was time for a change so he encountered strong opposition. It was the same Lafourche “rip bang” “no holds barred” election, without today’s riots. Nerby was eased out of the run off by a small margin. Or so it seemed.

When you won an election in those days, parades were held. The winners waved from the cars and the losers waved back from the porches. They were all friends yesterday and would be again tomorrow so tempers cooled fast.

A recount was called for.

This was Tuesday, but the parade making fun of and mocking him had been held that Sunday. A few cars had cloth dummies depicting Nerby and hung in effigy in the parade.

The public, who liked Nerby, even though they had just voted him down, was appalled and mad at what they considered an insult and took it out on Nerby’s opponent even though it might have been the work of his supporters and not the candidate who had instigated it.

Never the less, the damage was done. The recount reversed the results and Mr. Collins was back in the runoff where he slaughtered his opponent and went on to serve many more years.

There might be a moral to this story and maybe my readers can figure it out.

Bye now!