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Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018
Early voting for Dec. 8 runoffs starts Saturday
While much smaller than this month’s elections, several ballot items in the Dec. 8 election could have a large local impact. Early voting begins Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at local registrar of voters offices and will continue through Dec. 1, excluding Sunday. Local ballots will include a handful of tax renewals, runoff elections for parish school boards and a runoff for Louisiana secretary of state. T h e deadline to request an absentee mailin ballot is Dec. 4. Ballots must be received by the registrar of voters by Dec. 7. Voting on Dec. 8 will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Lafourche Parish, voters will look at approving property tax renewals for Fire Protection District 9 in Gheens and the town of Golden Meadow, and a sales tax renewal for Law Enforcement District 1, which includes only the non-incorporated areas of the parish. Three Lafourche School Board seats will also be decided with runoffs in December. In District 1, voters will decide between two newcomers, Christine Naquin “Tina” Babin (No party) and Pamela McCann (No Party). In District 8, which last saw a special election in March, Republicans Tyler Dufrene and Barry Uzee are vying for the seat. See Early Voting Page 5-A
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VOLUME 53 NUMBER 11
Possible candidates in LA governor’s race dwindling By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
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Computer upgrade aims to improve Medicaid eligibility checks By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration told lawmakers Friday a computer upgrade will address concerns the Medicaid program has spent millions on people not eligible for the coverage, and the system improvements won praise from the state’s top auditor. The Legislature’s joint budget committee approved the contract needed for the upgraded system, which launched this week as Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera released a report that said Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion may have spent as much as $85M on ineligible enrollees. Auditors suggested more doublechecking of Medicaid recipients’ income, saying 20 other states that expanded Medicaid under the federal health overhaul law do more frequent income reviews than Louisiana has done. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor’s chief budget adviser, said the upgraded system the health department began using Tuesday will do quarterly checks of eligibility, rather than the annual checks previously done. Dardenne said the system also will use more data for comparison, six different sources to track a person’s wages. “We’re going to be making more determinations with real-time, accurate data,”
he said. Purpera described the upgraded computer system as “a very good change.” And Dardenne said federal Medicaid officials visited this week and “were very pleased and surprised with the quality of this new system.” Review of the audit findings Friday triggered the latest disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over management of a Medicaid program that costs nearly $13 billion a year. Edwards, a Democrat, expanded Medicaid after taking office in 2016, offering government-financed health coverage to thousands more people. Republicans criticize the move as unaffordable in the long-term. The expansion is mainly financed with federal money. In a series of pointed exchanges, Democrats questioned whether Purpera’s office has focused disproportionately on Medicaid, and whether auditors’ data was skewed. They noted the health department’s eligibility review process met federal standards. “I question why we continue to target Medicaid, Medicaid, Medicaid,” said Rep. Dustin Miller, an Opelousas Democrat. Sen. Jay Luneau, an Alexandria Democrat, said the auditor’s office shouldn’t “alarm the public about things that may or may not be.” See Medicaid Page 5-A
Colonels to host San Diego for opening round of FCS playoffs
THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University football team will be hosting an opening round FCS playoff game for the second straight season as the Colonels take on Pioneer Football League champion San Diego on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium. Tickets are available online at nichollstickets.com. Nicholls, ranked No. 14 in both top 25 polls, earned the Southland’s automatic berth with a 7-2 league record. The Colonels matched their 2017 overall record with an 8-3 finish. San Diego posted a 9-2 record and was a perfect 8-0 in the PFL. This postseason marks the third consecutive trip for the Toreros, who won their opening round game the last two seasons. Saturday’s game will be the first meeting between the programs. The winner will advance to play at No. 3 Eastern Washington next Saturday (Dec. 1). Nicholls is one of three Southland programs to make See Colonels Page 5-A
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The list of Louisiana Republicans eyeing a campaign against Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards in the 2019 election is shrinking, with the head of the state’s major business lobbying group Friday joining several others in declining to enter the race. Stephen Waguespack, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, said he’s ended consideration of a possible gubernatorial bid. “I will not seek any elected office in 2019, but I will be an active voice to make sure next year’s elections are about substance rather than sound bites,” he said in a statement. Waguespack’s announcement comes two days after Attorney General Jeff Landry told The Associated Press he will run for re-election as the state’s chief legal officer, rather than challenge Edwards. And though many Republicans hoped U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise would enter the governor’s race, Scalise has repeatedly said, again this month, that he intends to stay in Congress. Scalise will be the No. 2 GOP leader when Democrats take control of the House. Focus remains squarely on whether U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, who remains consistently popular with Louisiana voters, will try to keep Edwards from a second term in office. Kennedy has said he’ll announce his intentions by Dec. 1. “I haven’t made a decision, but I will soon,” Kennedy said Wednesday. Also considering whether to jump into the most high-profile race on the state political calendar are U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, who represents a northeast Louisiana-based district, and state Sen. Sharon Hewitt, a firstterm lawmaker from St. Tammany Parish. One Republican has announced a gubernatorial campaign: Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone, who said he’s set aside $5 million of his own cash to fund it. See Governor Page 5-A
The Nicholls State University football team celebrates after a recent win. The Colonels will be hosting an opening round FCS playoff game for the second straight season as they take on Pioneer Football League champion San Diego on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium. Photo by Misty Leigh McElroy
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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Chi Chapter Silent and Live Christmas Auction, Dec. 5
Chi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, is holding its annual Christmas auction at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5th in the Bouvier Room of the Larose Civic Center, 307 East 5th Street, Larose. Many Christmas and non-Christmas items will be auctioned. Both silent and live auctions will be conducted. Proceeds from this auction will go towards funding a scholarship for a senior female student in the South Lafourche area planning to pursue a college degree in Education. Refreshments will be served. Come have a good time. You might find that perfect gift while supporting this worthy cause.
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First Baptist Church of GM hosting Thanksgiving Day Dinner
First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow, 187 Oakridge Drive, invites the community to their 2nd annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 22 at 12 noon. This is a time for fellowship, food and thanksgiving to everyone who doesn’t have a place to celebrate. The meal is free. The church van will be available to pick up anyone in need of a ride. Please try to let FBC know ahead of time if you will make it by calling 985-475-5490. ___________________
Joey Fullilove Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament set
The 5th Annual Joey Fullilove Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on December 8 at the LaTour Golf Club on Hwy. 308 in Mathews. Tee-time is at 8:30 a.m. FMI contact Josh/Kayla Fullilove at 291-1241/691-8277 or e m a i l : cohs@cohs.us.com All proceeds benefit Joey Fullilove Memorial Scholarship Fund. ___________________
Commodities to be distributed this week
The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older on the dates and times as follows: - Wednesday, November 28th at the Cut Off Youth Center from 7 – 9 a.m. - Thursday, November 29th at the Raceland Recreation Center from 7 – 9 a.m. __________________
New streetcar riding ‘krewe’ to herald Carnival season
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new “krewe” plans to help kick off New Orleans’ annual Carnival season on Jan. 6. A group known as the Phunny Phorty Phellows has long heralded the arrival of the season by donning costumes and taking a ride on the St. Charles Avenue street car. New Orleans news outlets report that, now, another streetcar full of revelers plans to follow them. A spokesman says the group — the Funky Uptown Krewe — hopes to encourage more people to come out for the start of the season. One attraction is a chance to literally catch some music: the group will toss CDs featuring local bands. Carnival season begins on Jan. 6 and continues until Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday — which falls next year on March 5. ___
Man’s confessions solve 4 long-unsolved slayings in 2 states
DALLAS (AP) — Investigators in two states say they’ve been able to close four unsolved murder cases because of confessions by a man being held in Texas who says he killed as many as 90 people over four decades. Investigators in Louisiana and Georgia said Samuel Little’s confessions have enabled them to solve slayings. Little, 79, is being held on a murder charge in West Texas. Little already was serving a life sentence in California when he was interviewed by a Texas investigator that resulted in the confessions. Little provided details on two killings in Houma, Louisiana, “that only the murderer would have known,” according to an internal Louisiana State Police memo obtained by The Associated Press. Dorothy Richard, 59, was found dead in 1982, and the body of Daisy McGuire, 40, was discovered in 1996. Both had been strangled. The memo says Little has confessed to other killings in Louisiana and those claims are being investigated. ___
Fifteen rescued from boat Sunday near Grand Isle
GRAND ISLE, LA - Fifteen people were rescued from a boat Sunday near Grand Isle after reports
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Federal agents seize fake Saints’ jerseys, other products
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Homeland Security Department says it has seized more than six thousand counterfeit items in the New Orleans area, including fake Saints jerseys. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reported that Homeland Security officials told reporters in New Orleans on Thursday about counterfeit items that also included pirated DVDs and music, counterfeit purses and phony Viagra. The items had a retail value of $800,000. Department officials said the items were taken during a monthlong investigation of stores and flea markets. Two people have been arrested but have not yet been charged. Officials warn counterfeit contact lenses and makeup could contain lead and heavy metals. They say some of the fake toys could be fire hazards. Officials stressed the importance of buying from reliable merchants.
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is proud to announce the students chosen for Students of the Month for September 2018. Pictured from left to right are: back row (5th Grade): Jonathan Romero-Algara, Katja Galjour, Laina Edwards, and Braxton Prince; middle row (4th Grade): Bailee Thompson, Lucille Baney-Atkinson, Miley Terrebonne, Kendal Barthelemy, and Jesus Lopez; front row (3rd Grade): Alex Armand, Nicholas Smith, Cade Mallard, and Nadia Dardar.
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School congratulates Mrs. Andrea, Support Person of the Year and Mrs. Kennedy, Teacher of the Year. Pictured above, left to right, are Mrs. Andrea, Mrs. Boura – Principal, and Mrs. Kennedy.
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the vessel was taking on water. The liftboat — a vessel capable of elevating itself on legs to create a stable platform, often used in offshore oil extraction or construction — reported problems at 3:16 a.m., the Coast Guard in New Orleans said in a news release. The master of the liftboat reported it was tilting at 45 degrees and had no power, leaving it unable to right itself. A steel tank filled with soap then fell overboard while the boat was still taking on water, which caused a hazard to navigation, officials said. A good Samaritan vessel rescued six people, and Coast Guard members rescued the remaining nine. The boat has about 13,900 gallons of diesel on board, and officials said there have been no reports that any of it was discharged. Members of the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Houma had plans to attend to the boat. Officials said the incident remains under investigation. ___
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Pictured are Hope Adams, Central Lafourche High; Erica Theriot, Cut Off Elementary; Celeste LeBoeuf, North Larose Elementary; Gaye Cheramie, South Lafourche High; Cathy Long, Holy Rosary; Jarad Walker, LCO Middle School; Holly Bouzigard, South Larose Elementary; Torie Lee, The Center; Tim Long, Career Magnet Center; Kayie Doucet, Golden Meadow Upper; and Reed Callais and Nanette Bordelon of Callais Office Supply.
Copies of the “Lafourche Heritage Days 2018” Commemorative Poster, featuring Ophelia Pitre Lefort’s painting “Cajun Mother Baking Bread,” is now on sale to the public ($20, cash only), with all proceeds going toward future Lafourche Heritage Days events. The poster, pictured above, is available for purchase at the South Lafourche Library in Galliano, the Tourist Commission on Hwy. 1 in Raceland, and both Chambers of Commerce, in Larose and Thibodaux.
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Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary Busy Bees for the week of October 1 to 5.
Postal Service goes digital Vision Communications makes an with informed delivery impression with paper donation
Vision Communications, a Larose based communications provider, continues to support local schools with their annual “Sheets for Schools” program. Vision purchased 190 cases of printer paper to divide between 19 Lafourche parish schools in their service area. Each school received 10 cases of donated paper to help with the cost of printing materials. “Past donations were so well received and appreciated that we were very happy to continue to help provide a muchneeded resource to our teachers and students,” said Jean OrgeronWells, Vision Communications Marketing Coordinator. “Thank you for your generosity!” said Celeste LeBoeuf, principle of North Larose Elementary. “I hate to limit my
teachers’ paper supply, because it’s a staple of what they need.” Vision teamed up with Callais Office Supply to assists with delivery and photo opportunity at their location. The following schools were among the recipients of paper: Cut Off Elementary, Galliano Elementary, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary, Golden Meadow Upper Elementary, Golden Meadow Middle, Grand Isle School, Holy Rosary Catholic, North Larose Elementary, South Larose Elementary, LCO Middle, South Lafourche High, The Center, Lockport Lower Elementary, Lockport Upper Elementary, Lockport Middle, Central Lafourche High, Holy Savior Catholic, Career Magnet Center and Virtual Academy of Lafourche.
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Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary Busy Bees for the week of October 8 to 12.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
LAND
Land For Sale: 15 acres of wooded area in Ruth, MS. $34,000. Call 985-309-0345. ________________________
BUSINESSES
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. _________________________
FOR RENT
House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; Larose on Hwy 1; good neighborhood; $850/month, $850/deposit; Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________________ Apt for rent: 1 br/1ba. $500/dep and $500/mo rent. No pets. Background check required. 412 West 14th St. Call 985-258-9691. ___________________________ 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.
Trailer for Rent: Two bedroom, one bath, in Larose area. $600/mo $600/dep and security deposit. Call 985-632-6549. Leave a CLEAR message and number to call or call cell at 985665-0936. No texting. _________________________ House For Rent: 230 East 2nd St, Larose. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. $850/month, plus deposit. Central A/C and heating. Appliances included. Lawncare provided. No smoking, no pets. Completely renovated inside and outside. Easy walk to Larose Park/Civic Center. 985-6323984 or 985-696-0825 _________________________
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Furnished apartment for rent: 102 West 4th St., Apt#4. Two bedroom, one bath. $650/month and $600/deposit. No pets!! On site laundry. Call 985-691-3104 _________________________ Trailer For Rent: Three bedroom, living room. Big kitchen. 213 east 22nd St., Larose. Call 693-4104 or 691-6312. _________________________ Large 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment for Rent in Cut Off. $850/ month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. Washer and dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Billat 985-325-5626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures. Furnished units available with long term lease. ________________________
Brick Home for Rent: Completely remodeled, unfurnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath, living room, large kitchen, carport, outside covered cooking area, spacious yard, quiet neighborhood. No pets! No smoking! North of Intracoastal in Larose. Signing 1year lease. $1,000/mo and $750/security deposit. FMI call 985-696-0229. _________________________ Mobile Home For Rent: in the Cut Off area. Two bedroom, wash room, one bath. Pets allowed. $750/monthly (utilities included). $500 damage deposit. Call Penny 985-278-0122. _________________________ For Rent: Newly remodeled brick house with large yard, garage and carport in Galliano. Offering open floor plan with bamboo floors, 2 large bedrooms with lots of closets, 2 baths, new stainless steel appliance including dishwasher, large laundry room with washer and dryer. Water included. REDUCED: $950/month $950/deposit. Six month lease required the month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-4542. _________________________ RENT TO OWN: Three bedroom, two bath, shed, parking pad. References needed. $5000 down, $1200 monthly for 10 years. New paint, floors, plumbing, etc. 504-858-8995 10 a.m. –to10 p.m. Owner/agent _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom apartment near the Golden Meadow bridge on Hwy 308. $460/month and $460/deposit.One bedroom house between West 136th and 137th St. in Galliano. $500/month and $500/ deposit. Both unfurnished. Single or couples only. No pets and no smoking. Call 985-258-6277 _________________________
BOATS
Hull and Trailer For Sale: 1999 16’ Express flat bottom boat with trailer; side console; Great Condition; Asking $2k. Call or text 985-258-9819 or 985-258-9818 ________________________
MERCHANDISE
For sale: Six drawer dresser w/mirror; dining room table w/4 chairs, hope chest. Call 6930709 or can be seen at 202 East 7th St. in Larose. _________________________ Pecans For Sale: $2.50 per pound, in shell; 1 lb. peeled, $10. Call 985-226-8980. _________________________ Peach and Fig Trees for Sale: 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off. Call 985-691-9466. _________________________
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Salty Oysters For Sale: 1/2 gallon and half sacks. West 181 St. in Galliano. Call 985-6377748. _________________________ Homemade Cypress Swings for Sale: children’s rocking horses and chairs. Call 985278-2947. _________________________
AUTOS
2002 Dodge Neon For Sale: new fuel pump and filter; new coil; new spark plugs and wires; not running; $800; can be seen at 206 West 4th Street, Larose. 696-1183. _________________________
WANT TO BUY
Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________ We Pay Cash for Gold, Silver and Diamonds Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985227-2470. _________________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: 122 West 217th Street; Wednesday, November 28 and Thursday, November 29 from 8am to 3pm; lots of everything; all prices negotiable. _________________________
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. _________________________ Salon U is looking for experienced hair stylist, nail technician, or massage therapist. Call Rosalyn at 696-4540 or 5322305. _________________________ GOL IS HIRING 100T CAPTAINS AND DECKHANDS: We are accepting applications for experienced oilfield Captains to run offshore Crew Boats, AND Utility Boats. Applicants must be willing to submit to pre-employment physicals, CG drug Testing, xrays, and ergonomic testing. Applicants must have A valid TWIC and driver’s license. Client specific trainings may need to be acquired to work. Applicants can apply online by visiting www.gulf-log.com or Email resume to hr@gulflog.com. Applicants can also apply in person at 4535 Hwy. 308 Raceland La 70394.
Dufrene Building Material is looking for a licensed CDL driver. Please apply in person at 14502 West Main in Cut Off. Position comes with 401K and insurance. Vacation time offered. _________________________ Superior Shipyard is looking for experienced welders and fitters. Apply at 20987 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow or call 985205-3596. _________________________
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MLS 152006: This 5500 sqft. 17 room home sits on 2.84 acres of land at 11578 Highway 1 in Larose. It has 7,000 total lsq. ft. and LOTS of extras. It’s priced right at $599,000! Call Lisa Plaisance for a showing!
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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
Immediate Position Available for Office Assistant. Must be prodicient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in Quickbooks preferred. Please mail resume to Attn: Accounting Department, PO Box 398, Cut Off, LA 70345
Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 wheeler driver. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off. _________________________ Now hiring: Grounds keeper and maintenance at Best Western Isabelle Court. Candidate must have transportation. Experience is a plus. Please apply in person at 17026 Hwy 3235, Galliano. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Positive attitude is necessary. _________________________
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MEMORIALS
In Memory Of
REGGIE MARK TRUXILLO
Born: 4/9/57 Died: 11/13/75 “My Son” You were added to our family, We loved you very much. A child is a wonderful blessing from God. You brought us lots of love, laughter and happiness through every age. Now you are with God above in Heaven Written by his Mother, Virginia Rita Pitre Missed by his Mother, Family and Friends. _______________________
In Memory of
CHESTER A. LEFORT
Born: 11/9/1950 Died: 11/13/15
You are missed and remembered today and everyday since your passing. Holding on to precious memories and finding comfort in God’s words that there will be a resurrection and His Kingdom will come on earth as it is in heaven. Till then, you are never forgotten and always loved. Linda, Dana and Family Rev. 21:3,4 2 Cor. 1:3,4 Acts 24:15
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ANNIE GAUDET Annie Rose Bernard Gaudet, a native and resident of Larose, died on Saturday, November 17, one day after her 69th birthday and following a ten-month battle with cancer. Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Larose, on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 9 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the church starting at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by the loves of her life, her husband of 47 years Ronald J. Gaudet and their daughters Katina and Kelly Gaudet. She is also survived by her family, brother-in-law Joseph Davaine; nephews Joey Davaine and his wife Kathy and Jase Davaine, his fiancée Missy Womack, and their son Dillon Womack; and honorary daughter Trish Brunet Baudoin, her husband Dominic, and their children Madeline and Sean. Although she leaves behind her family for now, she rejoins the family that went before her that she loved and missed so much, her parents Emile “Sauce” and Loridia Adams Bernard; sister Mary Lee Bernard Davaine; paternal grandparents Eugene Sr. and Julia Curole Bernard; and maternal grandparents Lucien Sr. and Marie Orgeron Adams. Annie was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family and who will be forever missed by them. Her husband and daughters wish to send special thanks to her niece Missy Womack for her time and care during Annie’s illness. Those so inclined can make donations to Annie’s charities of choice St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Toys for Tots. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________
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Jessie R. Etheridge, 76, a native of Point Aux Chenes and resident of Larose passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. A visitation will take place at Community Fellowship Church in Lockport on November 24, 2018 from 9 a.m. until service time. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Mrs. Jessie is survived by her son Andrew Moliniare Jr. (Monica); daughters Gay Cheramie (Dudley), Cornelia Plaisance (Ernest), Alison Moliniare, and Catina Mason (Robert); grandchildren Paul Guidry, Andy Moliniare III, Shannon Guidry, Farrah Lebouef, Jeremy Moliniare, Walter Seale III, Cameron Etheridge, Cody Seale, Amiee Etheridge, Christa Moliniare, and Tyler Etheridge; numerous great-grandchildren; brother Whitney Roussell; and sister Evelyn Carter. Mrs. Etheridge was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children Andrew Moliniare Sr.; second husband Charles Etheridge; sons Leonard Moliniare, and Nicodemus Moliniare; parents Edgar and Eva Roussell; sisters Ada Roussell, Marie Hebert, and Matilda Ellendar; brothers Felix Roussell, Mathile Roussell, and Marcellin Roussell. She loved to cook for and spend time with her family and was very devout and loved Jesus. The family would like to thank the staff of Dr. Jay Vega’s office, Amedisys, especially Willie Allemand RN, and Journey Hospice. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements.
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Edwards reported $5 million in his account earlier this year. As head of the state’s chamber of commerce, Waguespack would have had access to a pool of deep-pocketed potential donors. He’s also long been involved in federal and state politics, working in Washington before holding several jobs with former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration, including as his chief of staff. But he also would have lacked the household name recognition of someone like Kennedy. Still, Waguespack said his decision against running won’t keep him from weighing in on the race. He said both parties “are plagued with the sound bite sickness” and he’ll press candidates to move beyond “partisan bickering and generic rhetoric” and offer detailed recommendations to address Louisiana’s long-standing problems. “Next year is a tremendous opportunity for voters to demand from their leaders specific ideas and actions on topics such as tax and budget reform, education, economic growth and a constitutional convention,” he said. Republicans have targeted Edwards for ouster since his longshot election win in 2015. The West Point graduate and former state lawmaker is the only Democratic governor in the conservative Deep South, and he’s the first Democrat to win statewide office in
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Louisiana since 2008. GOP leaders contend that victory was a fluke, and they’ve hammered Edwards as out of step with the majority of his state’s voters on taxes, spending and other issues. Edwards’ approval ratings have hovered around 50 percent in recent polls. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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the 24-team field, joined by league co-champion Incarnate Word (6-4, 6-2 SLC) and Lamar (7-4, 63 SLC). UIW travels to Montana State while Lamar will play at Northern Iowa.
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“Sir, with all due respect, there is no speculation in this report,” Purpera replied. Purpera’s office used a random sample of 100 Medicaid recipients in the expansion program, to check if their income exceeded the eligibility threshold. Projecting those results across the expansion population, auditors wrote, suggests the health department spent between $61.6 million and $85.5 million over 20 months on people who weren’t eligible. “This is a large error,” said Rep. Blake Miguez, an Erath Republican. Republican Rep. Cameron Henry, budget committee chairman, noted the health department didn’t dispute the audit’s findings. Both Purpera and health department officials said they don’t expect the state to owe repayment of federal Medicaid dollars because Louisiana followed federal guidelines. But the health department sent out letters seeking to recover money from people deemed ineligible. Mandy Schwalb, 38, a New Orleans event planner, received a letter demanding she repay $5,089 though she never sought Medicaid enrollment or received patient services from the program. Schwalb sought information about buying health insurance through the federally run marketplace, but instead chose to maintain other insurance. However, federal officials determined, based on information she provided, that Schwalb was eligible for Medicaid expansion and forwarded that information to Louisiana. The health department enrolled her, auditors said, and Schwalb was later deemed ineligible because she earned too much money. Schwalb never received the money. It was paid to a Medicaid managed-care company. “Why does she have to pay it back if they got it?” asked Rep. Larry Bagley, a Republican from Stonewall. Medicaid Director Jen Steele said the health department won’t pursue repayment from
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Schwalb or others who didn’t know they were enrolled, but will seek recoupment if someone tried to fraudulently receive Medicaid. ___
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The only incumbent in next month’s runoff is District 9 member Julie Breaux, a Democrat, who faces challenger Randy Schouest, an Independent. Registered voters in Lafourche Parish can vote early at the Thibodaux office, 307 W. Fourth St.; in Galliano, 16241 E. Main St.; and at the new site at Mathews Government Building at 4876 La. 1.
Information from: the Daily Comet, www.dailycomet.com
The Larose Tae Kwon Do Club participated in the Moon College Tae Kwon Do Tournament recently held in Metairie. Pictured are, back row, from left: Master Mark D. Savoie and Assistant Instructor Seth Plaisance. Front row from left, Isabelle Dawson, Sophia Morris and Kadin Seale.
Donations still being accepted for 25th Annual LPSO Christmas Bike Giveaway
Sheriff Craig Webre announced that donations are still being accepted for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s 25th annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway. More than 4,200 bicycles have been distributed to needy children in our area. In 2017, 100 bikes were delivered to children throughout Lafourche Parish. Donations are accepted yearround, and used bicycles are refurbished and repaired by inmate workers. Sheriff Webre asks that any bicycles donated at this time be either brand new or in need of only minor repairs due to the giveaway taking place next month. Monetary donations are also accepted, and checks should be made payable to the Lafourche Deputies Association with the words “Bike Giveaway” in the memo line. Bicycles and monetary donations may be dropped off at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office location through the parish. Beginning December 3, 2018, any Lafourche Parish parent with a child in need can submit their child’s name, age, gender, address, phone number, and other qualifying information by calling (985) 632-8836.
Gardner wins final week of Gazette’s football contest
The winner of week ten and the final week of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is Michael Gardner of Raceland. Michael only had only 3 wrong. The grand prize winner will announced next week. Winners can pick up their prize at the Gazette office Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Fridays until 12-noon.
The Larose Tae Kwon Do Club participated in the Moon College Tae Kwon Do Tournament recently in Metairie. Pictured is Seth Plaisance whom placed First in Poomse.
LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT
BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board
Vacancies
Drainage District No. 6
3
Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district
Fire Protection District No. 9
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Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district
2
Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
Heroes Monument Commission
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Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
Heroes Monument Commission
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Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
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Sewerage District No. 1
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Heroes Monument Commission
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
Residency Requirements
The deadline for these positions will be Mon., Nov. 26, 2018 @ 1:00 PM
Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.
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LDWF, Ducks Unlimited dedicate projects along five coastal refuges
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) dedicated five restoration projects last week that will benefit thousands of acres on state managed public lands. Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, State Wildlife Refuge in Vermilion Parish, Salvador Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Pass-a-Loutre WMA and Pointe aux Chenes WMA were or will be the sites of the projects that totaled more than $5.5 million. Ducks Unlimited obtained grant funding from the North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) which grants programs fund projects in the United States, Canada and Mexico that involve longterm protection, restoration and / or enhancement of wetlands habitats. Various public and private partners matched funding to leverage the grants’ impacts. The restoration projects funding partners included the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, Global Wildlife Center, Pennington Foundation, Lamar Advertising, Wetland American Trust, CCA Louisiana, Axalta, Apache, Chevron, Shell, Phillips 66, Energy Transfer and Building Conservation Trust. “Partnerships like this are crucial to fund these projects,” LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet said. “Ducks Unlimited continually works with public and private partners, solidifying funding and leveraging
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dollars for the Sportsman’s Paradise. These money-on-the-groundprojects result in pristine habitat for our wintering ducks, geese and other migratory birds.” Details on each of the projects finclude: - Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge - Replacing an older water control structure from the 1960s. The new design utilizes an inverted T panel built off site, thus reducing cost and creating a more durable water control structure. The impoundment contains 5,000 acres of wetlands. The total project cost was approximately $1.5 million. State Wildlife Refuge - A rock weir was constructed in Tom’s Bayou that will slow tidal exchange and reduce tidal scour, which will improve submerged aquatic vegetation growth and reduce erosion of approximately 7,500 acres. Additional funding was available and the Prien Lake Weir was added to the grant. A fixed crest weir was constructed on Bayou Prien, benefitting a 630-acre area. The total project cost was approximately $1.2 million. - Salvador WMA White Acquisition 1,783 acres were purchased using NAWCA and LDWF funding. These lands are adjacent to Salvador WMA and will be incorporated into the boundary of Salvador WMA. The purchase price was $1.4 million. Pass-a-Loutre WMA - Bird Enhancement Project: A hydraulic dredge was utilized to clean out an existing crevasse near South Pass. The cleanout was needed to increase the flow of sediment and freshwater from the Mississippi River into a shallow water bay. The improved hydrology will increase the production of submerged aquatic vegetation and enhance delta splay development of the Mississippi River. The dredged material was then pumped approximately two miles away in open water to create a remote isolated bird nesting island.
This island is three acres in size and provides a safe nesting area for black skimmers, various terns and Wilson’s plovers without the threat of land predators. This project was completed in March 2017. The total project cost was approximately $1.1 million. - Pointe aux Chenes
Arrest reports
The following information is based off 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 proven guilty.
NOVEMBER 14, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brandy Bourg, 35, Larose. Disturbing the peace; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Bernard Gaudet, 29, Thibodaux. Theft. Golden Meadow Police Department Shawn Cole, 40, Golden Meadow. Possession of heroin; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; contempt of court. Darius Smith, 31, Metairie. Fugitive; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana 2nd offense; illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old. NOVEMBER 15, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Walter Charles, 41, Raceland. Fugitive. Claudia Duncan, 36, Galliano. Contempt of court (4 CTS). James Ingram Jr., 32, Laplace. Fugitive. Ashley Lebouef, 34, Raceland. Fugitive. Wayne Lodrigue, 33, Houma. Violation of protective orders; contempt of court. Wylene Pitre, 35, Galliano. Offensive or harassing telephone calls. Kristin Regan, 24, Galliano. Contempt of court. Gerald Smith II, 38, Thibodaux. Fugitive; contempt of court (2 CTS). Cameron Green, 35, Grand Isle. Contempt of court. Brock Guidry, 21, Houma. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Cameron Aucoin, 20, Patterson. Contempt of court. Shelby Himel III, 39, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace. Nicholas Gallo, 20, Wake forest, NC. Misrepresentation of age to obtain alcoholic beverages or gain entry to licensed premises. Louisiana State Police Robert Thomas, 74, Savannah, GA. One way roadways and rotary traffic islands; D.W.I 1st offense. Peter Ford, 31, Napoleonville. Operating a vehi-
WMA - Moist Soil Unit Project: To be constructed in 2019. This project will create a 75acre moist soil unit, managed through installation of two small water control structures, water pumps and levee repairs. Approximate cost will be $450,000 with additional funding being secured. cle while intoxicated; Maximum speed limit; contempt of court; operating vehicle with suspended license; aggravated flight from an officer; contempt of court. NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Russell Adams, 38, Raceland. Contempt of court (4 CTS). Brock Guidry, 21, Houma. Contempt of court. Troy Mayeaux, 37, Galliano. Disturbing the peace. Curtis Orgeron Jr., 38, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery. Sebastian Vizier, 20, Larose. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Thibodaux Police Department Gilbert Williams, 59, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Kenneth Chambers, 37, Raceland. Maximum speed limit; owner to secure registration; prohibited acts – schedule II; fugitive. Breely Danos, 23, Thibodaux. D.W.U 1st offense; driving on roadway laned for traffic. Golden Meadow Police Department Dennis Creppel III. 31, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 CTS). NOVEMBER 17, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tyler Holmes, 20, Thibodaux. Simple burglary. Dylan Melancon, 21, Leeville. Fugitive. Damer Smith, 42, Raceland. Possession of a firearm or carrying of a concealed weapon by a person convicted of domestic abuse battery; illegal carrying of a weapon in presence of CDS; illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law; contempt of court; possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Sebastian Vizier, 20, Larose. Fugitive. Britnie Davidsons, 31, Galliano. Contempt of court; possession of klonopin; possession of suboxone; possession of hydrocodone; contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Rickie Crosby, 58, Cut Off. Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Miguel Jimenez-Vasquez, 27, Houma. Driver must be licensed; careless operation; D.W.I 1st offense. NOVEMBER 18, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Locations of Ducks Unlimited restoration projects Leanardo Cruggs, 29, Golden Meadow. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon. Darnel Johnson, 49, Raceland. Fugitive. Meagan Leblanc, 25, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Rhett Thibodeaux, 23, Larose. Resisting an officer. Louisiana State Police Kerry Cortez, 32, Lockport.
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The Golden Meadow Lions Club golf team recently participated in the Zurich Forekids Foundation golf tournament in New Orleans. Portion of monies generated by the tournament will be funneled back to the club through grants and will provide glasses/hearing aids to needy children and their families throughout the 10th Ward. Pictured are Harold Adams, Ray C. Bernard, Pat France, and Henry Lafont.
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