Wednesday, May 25, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette by The Lafourche Gazette

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Click It or Ticket campaign to run through early June Local libraries to offer various

OBITUARIES

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will join other local law enforcement agencies in participating in the Click-It or Ticket campaign, which runs from May 23 through June 5. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traf-

EARLINE GAUDET

Earline Dufrene Gaudet, 85, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland passed away on May 21, 2016. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 26 at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following in the church cemetery. Earline is survived by her son, Kent J. Gaudet (Brenda); daughters, Charmaine G. Brown (Dr. Steve), Carmen G. Griffin (Tilman), Rhonda G. Adams (Morgan), and Marcia G. Grabert (Patrick); 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and brother, Roland Dufrene. Mrs. Gaudet was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Floyd J. Gaudet; parents, Albert and Josephine Touchard Dufrene; and brother, Terry Dufrene. Earline was a member of the St. Hilary of Poitiers Ladies Altar Society, a Eucharistic Minister for the home bound, and a former Pink Lady at St. Anne Hospital. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and traveling, and her greatest joy was her family. We are forever blessed, you fought the good fight- fly high Sweet Mom/Granny- we will miss you until we meet again! In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to St. Hilary of Poitiers or the Bayou Bell Ringers in the name of Earline Gaudet. ___________________

Confession

A priest was called away for an emergency. Not wanting to leave the confessional unmanned, he called a rabbi friend up and asked him to cover for him. The rabbi told him he wouldn’t know what to say, but the priest told him to come on over and he’d stay with him and show him what to do. The rabbi comes and he and the priest are in the confessional. In a few minutes a woman comes in and says “Father forgive me for I have sinned.” The priest asks, “What did you do?” The woman says, “I committed adultery.” Priest: “How many times?” Woman: “Three times.” Priest: “Say two Hail Mary’s, put $5 in the box and go and sin no more.” A few minutes later an-

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 proven guilty.

Grand Isle Police Department APRIL 22, 2016 Omri Rabon, 25, Grand Isle. Jefferson Parish warrants (2 cts.); transported to Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. APRIL 24, 2016 Ronald Theriot, 46, New Iberia. Attachment for failure to appear. APRIL 29, 2016 Tyler Davis, 18, Denham Springs. Disturbing the peace by intoxication. Daryl Young, 23, Denham Springs. Disturbing the peace by intoxication.

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES 1

Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

Property owner or representative of a corporation owning land in Ward 5

Fire Protection District No. 3

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 3 district

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No.8-A district

Fire Protection District No. 9

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No.9 district

Head Start Policy Council

Lafourche Parish resident who is familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families

Heroes Monument Commission

Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

Fireman that has served for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

Discharged Veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Hospital Service District No. 1

Qualified Voter residing in the boundaries of Hospital Service District No. 1

Lafourche Parish Youth Council

High School Student between the ages of 15-18 residing in one of the following Council District’s listed: 1, 2,3,5,8 & 9

Sewerage District No. 1

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

Qualified voter and resident of District 1,2,3, or 4

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

Qualified voter and resident of District 5,6, or 7

Drainage District No. 6

fic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Additional deputies will be assigned to saturated patrol efforts, and there will be multiple checkpoints held in conjunction with the campaign. Seat belt

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

MICHAEL HENDRIX Michael “Terry” Hendrix died peacefully in his home in Larose, on May 21, 2016, at 3:17 p.m. at the age of 60. A casual visitation was held at the KC Hall in Larose on Tuesday, May 24, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Rene Hendrix; daughter, Ashley Boudreaux; son, Eric Hendrix; brothers, Glen Hendrix of Bastrop, LA, and Mitch Hendrix of Cleveland, TN; sister, Debbie Vega of Covington, LA; grandson, Barrett Boudreaux; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Malvin and Peggy Hendrix. “To all of those that think of me, be happy as I go out to sea. If others wonder why I’m missing, just tell them that I’ve gone fishing.” ___________________

Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

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The deadline for these positions will be Wednesday June 1, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. 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.

other woman enters the confessional. She says “Father forgive me for I have sinned.” Priest: “What did you do?” Woman: “I committed adultery.” Priest: “How many times?” Woman: “Three times.” Priest: “Say two Hail Mary’s, put $5 in the box and go and sin no more.” The rabbi tells the priest that he thinks he’s got it so the priest leaves. A few minutes later another woman enters and says “Father forgive me for I have sinned.” Rabbi: “What did you do?” Woman: “I committed adultery.” Rabbi: “How many times?” Woman: “Just once.” Rabbi: “Go do it two more times. We have a special this week, three for $5.”

MAY 9, 2016 Harold Smith, Jr., 30, Grand Isle. Domestic abuse battery; Lafourche Parish warrant. Shelly Adams, 39, Grand Isle. Lafourche Parish warrants. Joseph Bradberry, 37, Larose. DUI with endangerment; vehicular negligent injury; careless operation of a motor vehicle; no seatbelt; arrested by State Police. MAY 19, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jarrod Lorraine, 47, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts.) Eletha Holmes, 34, Raceland. Contempt of court. Anthony Bouffanie, Jr., 41, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Gustavia Brown, 35, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts.) MAY 20, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Christina Foley, 36, Cut Off. Cruelty to juveniles with force or violence. Michael Ray, 55, Mathews. Enter/ remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. Rani Pinel, 41, Larose. Contempt of court (4 cts.) Thomas Newsome, 30, California. Contempt of court. Victoriano Cardoza, 61, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Dylan Dedon, 22, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 cts.) Travarres Butlet, 38, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Keith Arcement, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Terrance Guidroz, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Johnny Poindexter, 35, Raceland. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Denise Mason, 40, Berwick. Theft of goods. Charles Spears, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Desiree Dunigan, 25, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Charisse Boudreaux, 36, Thibodaux. Theft. Perry Perio, 58, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police David Williams, 53, Gonzales. Contempt of court. MAY 21, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Montrell Garrison, 20, Thibodaux. Violation of probation and parole. Shylar Cheramie, 28, Race-

checkpoints will be conducted on Thursday, May 26; Sunday, May 29; and Thursday, June 2. In addition, a DWI checkpoint will also be conducted on Sunday, May 29. During the seat belt checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as other violations such as expired inspection tags. During the DWI checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues, including but not limited to seat belt usage. Remember that Lafourche Parish is a “No Refusal” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested. “Click It or Ticket” is a seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at increasing the national seat belt usage rate. Every year during the annual Memorial Day Weekend holiday period, law enforcement agencies join forces day and night, from coast-tocoast, for an enforcement blitz that delivers a simple message: “click it or ticket.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, at least 9,385 vehicle occupants killed in 2014 were not wearing a seat belt, but the administration also estimates that 12,802 lives were saved due to seat belt usage. Sheriff Craig Webre thanks citizens in advance for their patience and cooperation when passing through these checkpoints and for recognizing the importance of raising awareness for safety issues.

land. Cruelty to juveniles with force or violence. Brody St. Pierre, 31, Cut Off. Possession of meth, less than 28 grams. Tia Bennett, 18, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. James Woolens, 29, Thibodaux. Simple battery (4 cts.); disturbing the peace. Allen Flores, 25, Gheens. Contempt of court. Dana Miller, 55, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Louisiana State Police Amy Lafont, 34, Golden Meadow. DWI (2nd); speeding. Rico Askins, 22, Napoleonville. Violation of probation/ parole; Failure to dim headlights. Thibodaux Police Department Charon Bougere, 32, Donaldsonville. Contempt of court (2 cts.); disturbing the peace. MAY 22, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Karl Percle, 54, Thibodaux. Aggravated cruelty to animals. Casey Labbe, 17, Golden Meadow. Fugitive. Davonta Michel, 17, Raceland. Illegal possession of stolen things. Alicia Pitre, 32, Lockport. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Renisha Willis, 22, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace; contempt of court. Kalen Henderson, 23, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

events throughout June

Summer Reading Program begins May 31 in Lafourche: The 2016 Summer Reading Program begins May 31 at the Lafourche Parish Public Library. Set a reading goal for a chance to win prizes at the end of the summer, sign up for art workshops, and learn more about summer programs, such as guest performers and more. Call or visit your local Lafourche library branch for more information. Nature’s Olympians to visit Lafourche library: Get up close and personal with exotic animals that utilize unique abilities to survive in the wild when Nature’s Olympians visits Lafourche’s three main library branches. This free program will begin at 10 a.m. on June 3 at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off; and 1 p.m. on June 3 at the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue. Hop to the library for some hula hooping: Think you know hula hoops? Hula hoops aren’t just for fun; they’re for fitness, too. Find out when Hey Now Hooping visits the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off, at 11 a.m. on June 9; and the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, at 1:30 p.m. on June 9. Sock Rockerz to rock Lafourche library: The Sock Rockerz will blow your socks off as they show you how much fun physical fitness can be with music, dance, and singing at 10:30 a.m. on June 16 at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off; and 2 p.m. on June 16 at the Holy Savior Catholic School cafeteria, 201 Church Street, in Lockport. “What Can Lou Do” Summer Reading Tour comes to Lafourche library: Help children understand the importance of physical fitness in a fun and engaging way when author Christine Audler and her character “Lou” visit Lafourche library branches for reading and fitness fun. This free event will take place at the following Lafourche Parish Public Library branches: Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive: June 6, 10:30 a.m.

Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street: June 7, 11:30 a.m. Golden Meadow Branch Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive: June 7, 1:30 p.m. Princesses to enchant Lafourche story hours: Join the Lafourche Parish Public Library for a series of enchanting storytimes with special princesses in June at the following library locations: Raceland Branch Library: June 7, 1 p.m. South Lafourche Branch Library: June 8, 10:30 a.m. Lockport Branch Library: June 8, 1 p.m. Larose Branch Library: June 15, 10:30 a.m. Golden Meadow Branch Library: June 15, 1 p.m. Children are invited to dress as their favorite princess or prince. Line Dance at the library: Kick up your heels, learn new line dances, or practice old favorites are free line dancing classes at 2 p.m. on June 9 and June 23 at the South Lafourche Branch Library. Raceland Branch Library to host ‘50s sock hop: Travel back in time and enjoy ‘50s music and refreshments when the Raceland Branch Library hosts a ‘50s sock hop at 4 p.m. on June 9. Wear your favorite ‘50s duds if you like. Lockport Branch Library to host puppetry play; puppeteers wanted: Children can help to write and, in July, perform a puppetry play for the public at the Lockport Branch Library. Interested children should register to attend puppetry workshops at 11 a.m. on June 10, June 17, and June 24. Sign up at the library. For more information, call the library at 532-3158. Learn to make healthy smoothies at the library: Learn to make healthy smoothies when Becky Gautreaux, assistant extension agent with the LSU AgCenter, visits the Raceland Branch Library at 11:30 a.m. on June 13. Get fit with family yoga: Bring the family out to the Raceland Branch Library for family yoga to stretch the body and free the mind beginning at 4 p.m. on June 17, June 20, and June 24.

MEN IN PRAYER Interdenominational Prayer Meeting All Men, All Churches Invited

Saturday, May 28

7:30 - 8:30 AM Jack’s Exxon In the Garage

14807 West Main, Cut Off

REAL MEN PRAY FOR THEIR FAMILIES ...Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

Luke 5:16

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