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Qualifying this week for Oct. 14 primary

National Night Out Against Crime set for Tuesday, August 1 Register your block party before July 21

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will once again be participating in the National Night Out Against Crime scheduled for Tuesday, August 1.

This is the 34th annual nationwide event.

Citizens will host block parties throughout the parish, and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be attending to meet community members to discuss crime prevention and any other concerns.

Explorers from POST 323 will also be conducting fingerprinting and DNA swabbing in some areas, and hot dogs, soft drinks and other refreshments will be provided at each of the block parties.

Anyone interested in hosting a block party is asked to contact Lieutenant Valerie MartinezJordan at (985) 449-4479 or via email at valerie-martinez@lpso.net.

The deadline to contact Lt. Martinez-Jordan to organize a block party is Friday, July 21.

National Night Out is a yearlong community building campaign designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate supSee Night Out Page 8-A

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m.

210 Legion Ave. - Galliano MONDAY, JULY 17

LAF. FIRE DISTRICT #2 7:00 p.m.

Lockport Central Station 806 Crescent Ave.

TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m.

Town Hall - 107 Jervis Drive

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Photo by Babs

No tarpon were landed at the 69th Annual Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo, which ended Saturday evening, but according to Rodeo Admiral Howey Guidry, this year’s event was definitely a success.

Volunteers are shown cleaning red fish to be donated to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow for charity events.

For a list of rodeo results, see page 5-A.

South Lafourche fire chief had education ‘ingrained in him’

By Bridget Mire, Daily Comet Staff Writer

In everything he did, Freddy Guidry Jr. found a way to teach people.

With his coworkers, it was how to fight a fire or treat a patient with chest pains. With his grandchildren, it was the difference between rocks or how to throw a cast net.

“It was ingrained in him to be an educator,” said Brady Daigle, operations manager for Lafourche Ambulance. “He showed me how to be a paramedic. He was able to mold people from start to finish. He wasn’t just somebody that came and received a paycheck. He was somebody that applied himself to the community and the job.”

Guidry died June 30 at age 70.

He was a member of the Galliano-based Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 for 23 years, 17 of which as fire chief. Before that, he was a para-

Holly McKeon, Contributing Writer

Riding along Bayou Lafourche, there are countless areas of interest which hold the secrets of years past. Many know the story behind a certain structure or place of 10, 20 or possibly 30 years ago but what of years before that?

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Qualifying begins Wednesday, July 12 and runs through Friday, July 14 for the October 14th primary election.

Candidates should qualify with the Clerk of Court’s office in Thibodaux, 303 West 3rd St., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

One of the races appearing on the October 14 ballot will be the Lockport Chief of Police post recently vacated when past Chief Warren Vedros, Sr. resigned after being indicted on eight felony charges May 31.

Sergeant David Harrelson was appointed temporarily to replace Vedros until the special election is held.

Tenth Ward voters will also choose someone to replace the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Seat E left vacant by the passing of long-time commissioner Wilbert J. Collins, Sr. Mike Callais was appointed as interim commissioner until the election is held.

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medic for Lafourche Ambulance for 25 years.

Daigle said Guidry was passionate, genuine and treated others as he wanted Freddie Guidry, Jr. to be treated. His coworkers were like family to him.

Those who worked with him said he let people learn through trial-and-error rather than just telling them what to do.

“He was very forgiving of mistakes, even though he required excellence from everybody,” Assistant Fire Chief Kully Griffin said.

Though he knew when to be serious, Guidry was young at heart and had a quirky sense of humor, Griffin said.

“He’d kick us out of his office at least once a day and tell us we were fired. He didn’t mean it,” Griffin said.

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Wade announces candidacy for 4th Dist.

Justice of the Peace

Galliano resident Martin Wade is announcing his intent to run for the 4th District Justice of the Peace seat in the following stateMartin Wade ment: I, Martin D. Wade, 16358 West Ave “A” Street, Galliano, LA am announcing my candidacy for the Position of the 4th District Justice of the Peace in the Tenth Ward of Lafourche Parish.

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Bayou Lafourche – Our heritage, culture and history

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A small boy runs a tractor during a sugarcane harvest in the late 1960’s.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Allemand and Marion Allemand

Generation after generation of families has called this quaint area home for decades.

A virtual melting pot of tradition, heritage and of course, the ever cherished Cajun Bayou Culture.

The census of 1769 reports a population of only 267 residents in Lafourche. By the time the 1900’s rolled around the bustling bayou had grown tremendously.

All those years ago it was said a baseball thrown from neighbor to neighbor starting in Thibodaux would take only an hours’ time to reach Golden Meadow! Known as “the longest main street in the world,” the waterway was the central source of transportation and communication. Large households of up to 20 family members lined the channel.

Property owners utilized the bayou for its large freshwater fishery. Each landowner had the bayou at their front door and took on the responsibility for their section of a bayou levee until its damming in Donaldson in 1905.

Properties measured approximately 600 square feet in width and depths between a mile and a half and three miles. Because of

this and the fact the land was fertile; commercial farmlands were born in the parish.

Between 1910 and the 1920’s, Larose, Lockport, and Cut Off each had high schools.

You could find Larose High School on the east bank of the Bayou, north of Bayou Lafourche and the Intracoastal.

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Pictured is an early wooden bridge in Larose that crossed old Canal Harang. The Intracoastal Waterway eventually replaced the canal.

Photo courtesy of South Lafourche Library

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Summer reading camp slated for July

A summer reading camp will be held for students entering K through third grade the weeks of July 17 – 21 and July 24 – 28 at the Cut Off Youth Center.

Students in K-1 will attend from 8:45 – 10 a.m. and students in grades 2 and 3 will attend from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

The program is being conducted by a former teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Reading Specialist Masters.

Attendees will learn the ABCs, letter sounds, phonics, sight words and reading comprehension skills through fun and engaging activities!

Cost is $60 per week.

Contact Heather at 985258-1553 for more information or email heatherchiasson82@gmail. com for a registration form.

Register now for free water safety program

Les Reflection du Bayou will once again host Braxton’s Gift For Life, the free swimming and water education program, the week of July 24 thru July 28, at the Cut Off Youth Center.

Now entering its fifth year, this free program offers children (age 7-up) and adults who don’t know how to swim the opportunity to learn basic water survival.

Call Ms. Peggy Bagala to register, 985-632-6382.

Community Bible Church to host VBS

Community Bible Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School from July 17 to 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for ages Pre-K through 6th grade. Registration is $5.

FMI call Sheila Gros at 985-632-3077.

The Lafourche Gazette will now close at 12 noon on Fridays.

Looking to get more active and help shelter dogs at the same time? The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter’s Rescue Run Fridays have you covered.

At 9 a.m. every Friday, volunteers walk or run three miles with all adoptable dogs at the shelter, 934 La. 3185, Thibodaux.

Anyone who has not already completed a volunteer orientation should show up 20 minutes early for a brief overview.

SLHS announce times for sport physicals

Physicals will be given on Monday, July 17, for those students attending South Lafourche High School wishing to try out for athletics. Athletes are to report to the athletic field house according to the following schedule: Seniors, 6:00 p.m.; Juniors, 6:30 p.m.; Sophomores, 7:00 p.m.; Freshman, 7:30 p.m.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s physical form will be the only one that will be accepted.

The athletes’ medical history on the form must be completed and signed by the parent or you will not be able to take your physical.

Physical forms can be picked up in the front office at South Lafourche High School.

Hispanic alcohol info school to be held Sat.

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces a Hispanic Alcohol Information School (6 hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only) on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To enroll is the class, please report to Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis Street, Thibodaux, with court paperwork, picture ID and $225 (money order only). Hours of enrollment are Monday through Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

For more information please contact Bayou Council at 985-446-0643

Girl Scouts to have cake bingo on July 15

A cake bingo will be held on Saturday, July 15 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center to raise funds for Girl Scouts Troop 260.

The event will also feature a cupcake walk, raffles and silent auctions.

Concessions will also be sold.

Les Artiste the Bayou to exhibit paintings

Member of Les Artiste the Bayou will be exhibiting painting by Carolyn France, Geraldine Chaisson, Azalea Rivet, Carol Richard, Evelyn McKittrick, William Najar, Kathy Rhodes, Aleta Leckelt and Michelle Eroche from now until August 15. The events will take place at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, located in the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park at 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux.

A reception for viewers will be held on Monday, July 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Lafourche Soccer Club now registering

Lafourche Soccer Club has expanded to the South Lafourche Region and have partnered with the Larose Civic Center to bring soccer to this community starting this fall season.

Registration has been extended through July 15th with all late fees waived.

Any questions or concerns can be emailed to lafourchesoccer@hotmail.c om or visit their website at www.lafourchesoccer.com to register as time is limited.

Practices are held on Civic Center grounds.

Youth Lock-In set for this Friday at LCC

The Larose Civic Center will host a Youth LockIn this Friday, July 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., for ages 6 through 14. Entry fee is $13 per person.

The Lock-In will be well supervised and will offer laser tags, video games, sports, movies, swimming and much more. Pajamas and sleeping bags are strongly encouraged.

For more information call 985-693-7355 or 985278-7800.

Analysis: Louisiana senators dodge on health law rewrite

Extra money given to states that expanded their Medicaid programs to cover the working poor would be phased out, which Edwards said would force Louisiana to end the health coverage it provides to more than 430,000 people — most of whom were previously uninsured.

In addition, a new percapita payment calculator would cap spending on the Medicaid program that existed before the Affordable Care Act. That program covers 1.2 million low-income people in Louisiana: pregnant women, children, elderly residents and people with disabilities.

Cassidy and Kennedy both have criticized the quality of health care provided through Medicaid and said the program needs changes to give states more flexibility to govern services and to rein in taxpayer-financed spending.

While he hasn’t staked out a position on the Senate health bill, Louisiana’s senior senator at least hasn’t ducked the public. Cassidy took hits about health care at recent meetings.

At a town hall held in a north Baton Rouge church, several people spoke against repealing the law and said Republican proposals are an effort to give large tax breaks to the wealthy at the expense of poor people’s coverage.

Audience members shouted over Cassidy’s answers. Some chanted: “Vote no! Vote no!”

Cassidy told the audience: “I am doing my best to make sure that we continue coverage, care for those with preexisting conditions, eliminate mandates and lower premiums.”

However, he never ex-

By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s two Republican U.S. senators aren’t saying much about where they stand on Senate GOP leaders’ proposed rewrite of the federal health care law, even though what they decide can have sweeping implications on their state’s health system.

The proposal, which Republicans continue to tweak behind the scenes, would heavily scale back federal spending on a Medicaid program that provides health coverage to 35 percent of Louisiana’s population. About $13 billion is being spent on Louisiana’s Medicaid program this budget year, with nearly three-quarters of that money coming from the federal government.

Perhaps that’s why Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy have decided they don’t want to get out front on a bill that isn’t yet set for a vote and that is being renegotiated in private as Republican Senate leaders try to rally support for passage.

An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says Medicaid cuts in the legislation would shrink projected federal spending on the program 35 percent by 2036. That would shift a heavy cost to states if they want to continue many of their Medicaid services.

Gov. John Bel Edwards said the changes would devastate Louisiana’s health care system.

“There’s not a lot of redeeming qualities about the bill. I would hope they throw it out and start over,” the Democratic governor said.

plained if he thinks the Senate draft legislation dovetails with those priorities. Instead, he said: “We have not yet seen what the legislation will be upon which we will vote.”

A doctor who worked for years in Louisiana’s charity hospital system, Cassidy is seen as more open to bucking GOP congressional leadership on the health law rewrite because of his detailed knowledge of the subject, his background taking care of poor patients — and his criticism of similar legislation passed by the U.S. House.

Edwards, Louisiana advocacy groups and beneficiaries of the federal health law have focused squarely on Cassidy in their efforts to maintain the law, with perhaps more modest adjustments.

“I’m hopeful that Sen. Cassidy especially will be very influential in (rejecting the Senate legislation) or failing that, making tremendous fixes in the bill,” Edwards said on a recent conference call with Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat who also opposes the Senate bill.

Kennedy, who campaigned that he’d “rather drink weed killer” than support the current health law, is seen as a more solid vote for any Republican plan to upend the law and redesign the health care framework.

The new senator, in office since January, hasn’t held an in-person town hall meeting. Instead, he’s done three of what his office describes as “radio town halls,” where he takes callers’ unscreened questions live on a radio show. ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Parent Ed. classes offered this month

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Parent Education classes, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in both Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.

Classes in Terrebonne Parish will be held on July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, at 118 Armour Drive, Houma.

Classes in Lafourche Parish will be held on July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, at 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux.

Participants must attend all five sessions in order to be completed.

Admission is free. No children allowed. FMI call 985-446-0643.

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Local rescue in need of donations

Ro-Duz Ranch, a local animal rescue is seaching for all types of donations for the rescue are appreciated, such as: monetary donations, blankets, feed, volunteering, brushes, vaccinations, wormers.

Call 637-7273.

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Final results from the 69th Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo

FOURCHON — Final results from the 69th Annual Golden MeadowFourchon Tarpon Rodeo held at Port Fourchon Marina. Weights are listed in pounds and ounces.

BIG GAME DIVISION Tag and Release: No entries Dolphin: 1, Lonnie Bell, Galliano, 12-3; 2, Savanah Fremin, Thibodaux, 10 pounds, seven ounces; 3, Jamie Gisclair, Galliano, 7-8 Blackfin Tuna: 1, Mike Melancon, Cut Off, 25-3; 2, Lex Boucvalt, Austin, Texas, 25-0; 3, Britton Comeaux, Larose, 24-9; 3, Yellowfin Tuna: 1, Jamie Pitre, Galliano, 126-8; 2, Hunter Andras, Choupic, 86-5; 3, Hunter Andras, Choupic, 81-10 Wahoo: 1, Ori Boucvalt, Austin, Texas, 13-4; 2, Brandi Boucvalt, Austin, Texas, 11-12 Outstanding Big Game fisherman: Hunter Andras INSIDE DIVISON Drum: 1, Kasey Fillinich, Galliano, 34-1; 2, Keith Hebert, Raceland, 2912; 3, Gary Wilson, Harvey, 29-4 Flounder: 1, Ryan Bagala, Cut Off, 2-12; 2, Ryan Bagala, 2-8; 3, Kevin Terrebonne Jr., Golden Meadow, 2-2 Gafftopsail (Saltwater Catfish): 1, Ethan Villar, Prarieville, 5-4; 2, Roger Dodger, Larose, 5-13; 3, Isaac Callais, Cut Off, 4-4 Bull Red (Over 27 inches): 1, Justin Ballard, Kentwood, 33-4; 2, Keith Hebert, Raceland, 29-12; 3, Gary Wilson, Harvey, 29-4 Rat Red (under 27 inches): Kevin Terrebonne Jr, Golden Meadow, 8-7; 2, Kevin Terrebonne Jr, 7-14; 3, Jose Garza, Larose, 7-11 Rat Red Stringer (Five fish): 1, Kevin Terrebonne Jr, Golden Meadow, 35-10; 2, Keary Melancon, New Orleans, 34-11; 3, Kalon Johnson, Thibodaux, 33-14 Sheepshead: 1, Kevin Terrebonne Jr., Golden Meadow, 4-13; 2, 2, Chad Hebert, Raceland, 4-13; 3, Chad Hebert, 4-7 Speckled Trout: 1, Tommy Vidrine, Grand Isle, 5-2; 2, Chad Hebert, Raceland, 5-0; 3, Ken Guidry, Baton Rouge, 4-11 Outstanding Fisherman Inside Division: Kevin Terrebonne Jr. SHORELINE DIVISION Tarpon: No entries Bonito: 1, Lonnie Bell, Galliano, 15-13; 2, Austin Bouzigard, Cut Off, 14-2; 3, Jill Martin, Cut Off, 13-8 Cobia (Lemon Fish): 1, Travis Callais, Galliano, 51-4; 2, Rudy Guidry, Galliano, 51-4; 3, Spooky Chenier, Central, 47-13.

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Texas, 90-3; 2, Ren Cheramie, Larose, 50-15; 3, Mike Melancon, Cut Off, 13-0 Jack Crevalle: 1, Andy Morvant, Schriever, 30-2; 2, Holden Fox, Baton Rouge, 29-3; 3, Lonnie Bell, Galliano, 28-8 King Mackerel: 1, Trey Boucvalt, Austin, TX, 45-12; 2, Daniel Sema, Austin, Texas, 43-10; 3, Larry Tores, LaPlace, 39-12; Mangrove Snapper: 1, Kevin Falgout, Des Allemands, 15-0 (rodeo record); 2, Chuck Comeaux, Larose, 11-6; 3, Britton Comeaux, Larose, 11-5; Spanish Mackerel: 1, Stephanie Dowdy, Cut Off, 3-11; 2, Chantel Kieffer, Thibodaux, 3-2; Maggie Dowdy, Cut Off, 2-14 Red Snapper: 1, Spookie Chenier, Central, 18-9; 2, Spookie Chenier, 16-14; 3, Trey Boucvalt, 16-8 Outstanding Fisherman Shoreline Division: Spookie Chenier KAYAK DIVISION Cajun Slam: 1, Davie Breaux, Cut Off, 8-5; 2, Butch Ridgeville, Lafayette, 8-3; 3, Kalon Johnson, Thibodaux, 7-13 Rat Red: 1, Kalon Johnson, Thibodaux, 7-8; Kaln Johnson, 8-3; 3, Kalon Johnson, 7-13 Speckled Trout: 1, Davie Breaux, Cut Off, 3-13 (rodeo record); 2, Davie Breaux, Cut Off, 2-5; 3, Butch Ridgeville, Lafayette, 2-3 Leopard Redfish (Most Spots): 1, Trey Wanko, Raceland, 11 spots.

Outstanding Fisherman Kayak: Kalon Johnson (tiebreaker by weight) SPEARFISHING DIVISION Barracuda: 1, Troy Donaldson, Git’em, 43-1; 2, George Donaldson, Git’em, 40-11; 3, George Ansardi, Helldivers, 38-12 Cobia: 1, Abbie Woodard, Git’em, 45-5; 2, Walter Stone, Helldivers,, 44-6; 3, Travis Woodward, Git’em, 43-3 Grouper: 1, Rafe Antille, Helldivers, 22-10; 2, Troy Donaldson, Git’em; 21-15; 3 Rafe Antille, Helldivers, 19-11 Jack Crevalle: 1, Travis Woodward, Git’em, 34-4; 2, Abbie Woodward, Git’em, 28-10; 3, George Donaldson, Git’em, 27-7; Mangrove Snapper: 1, Travis Woodward, Git’em, 10-4; 2, Terry Migaud, Helldivers, 9-8; 3, George Donaldson, Git’em, 8-4; Sheepshead: 1, Abbie Woodard, Git’em, 6-12; 2, Travis Woodard, Git’em, 6-4; 3, Travis Woodard, Git’em, 5-15 Triggerfish: 1, Will Demuth, Helldivers, 6-12; 2, Paul Hozic, Helldivers, 6-9; 3, Miscellaneous: 1, Troy Donaldson, Git’em, (sting ray) 54-8; 2, Christy Stone, Git’em, (black drum) 32-4; 3, Walter Stone, Hell Diver, (red snapper) 25-4 Outstanding Spearfisherman: Travis Woodward Outstanding Spearfishing Club: Git’em CHILDREN’S DIVISION Drum: 1, Beau Walko, Raceland, 30-8; 2, Samantha Fillinich, Galliano, 26-5; 3, Katie Wilson, Houma, 24-13 Flounder: No entries Gafftopsail (Saltwater Catfish): 1, Camden Gautreaux, Raceland, 5-1; 2, Ayden Gautreaux, Lockport, 4-10; 3, Kisa Gilbert, 4-9 Rat Red: 1, Benjamin Bruce, 7-10; 2, Paxton Thompson, 7-9; 3, Grayson Hebert, 6-13 Sheepshead: 1, Kiley Guidry, Galliano, 4-2; Paxton Thompson, Madison, Miss., 3-5; 3, Paxton Thompson, Madison, Miss., 2-14 Speckled Trout: 1,Justin Duet, 37; 2, Greyson Hebert, 3-3; 3 Justin Duet, 3-3 Leopard Redfish: 1, Kayson Gilbert, 7 spots; 2, Kayson Hebert, 6 spots; 3, Kayson Hebert, 6 spots

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Bayou

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Lockport High School housed grades 1 through 11, but a fire destroyed the building in 1943. Additionally, Lockport had the Holy Savior School and Convent.

The school’s first graduation ceremony took place in 1918. However, the building was demolished in 1966 after Hurricane Betsy heavily damaged the school the previous year.

In the 1920’s Cut Off High was built on the east side of the bayou along 308.

In the 1950’s Cut Off and Larose consolidated into Larose – Cut Off (LCO) High School.

When Golden Meadow merged with LCO in 1966, South Lafourche High School formed.

As life on the bayou and the economy expanded the industry markets grew.

In 1916 the first Ford automobiles were brought to Lockport by train. The vehicles came unassembled and had to be put together as they arrived.

Earnest Savoie, with Lockport’s Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building, said their building once housed the cars showroom floor. The interior iron fireproof doors and pulley system initially installed are still there today and fully functional.

Golden Meadow became very prosperous in the late 1930’s with the discovery of oil. Numerous derricks lined the sky throughout the area. One of the first grocery stores in Golden Meadow opened in 1920. Five years later the same owners opened the Morgan City Processing & Canning Company.

The company brought many jobs to the area. Entire families would work there, including children.

With all the hard work, people needed some leisure activities as well. Lockport had an open air dance pavilion on the bayou side of Main Street. Best known for Sunday jitney dances, you could cut a rug all evening for five cents a dance! If the theater was more your cup of tea, you could travel to Galliano’s Star Theater to catch a show.

Another crowd pleasure located in Larose was their horse races held after Sunday church!

Farmlands of indigo, cotton, sugarcane (otherwise known as “white gold”), and gardening farms such as corn, potatoes and more, have propagated and flourished over the years.

Born and raised on the bayou and sugarcane fields, Kevin Allemand remembers his first time on the family tractor at the tender age of six. His dad had not placed him on the seat for fun. Instead, his father was teaching him all about the machine on wheels.

By the time he was eight years old, the youngster had worked the sugarcane fields (as did his brothers) during planting and harvesting season.

Kevin knew the operations of the tractor like the back of his hand by the time he was eight! During this period it was not uncommon for families to keep their children home from school to work the fields. An unspoken rule of sorts.

There is nothing more captivating than a good story, especially one about your family ancestry. Family patriarchs hold a key that unlocks the stories of days gone by.

Can you imagine the tales grandmothers and grandfathers have and their parents and grandparents before them? There is no time like the present to pull the extended family together for a Sunday dinner or backyard barbecue.

Ask your family elders

to bring out the old photographs they have. Watch them smile as the memories come flooding back. Take a mental time travel as you lend them your ear. The Knights of Columbus Council 8898 coined it best with “We are what we remember.”

For more information on the parish and its history, take the short trip to historical Lockport’s Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum located at 110 Main Street. They are open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4 p.m.

There is a nominal door fee of $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum is a nonprofit organization.

They will be holding their 4th annual “Savor the Flavor” fundraiser on September 16, 2017. The event will be at the American Legion Post in Lockport located at 921 Veterans Street.

Local chefs will cook fabulous dishes for your tasting pleasure, along with a silent auction. Patrons will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite food!

Doors open to the public at 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 and include a sampling of each dish, wine, soft drinks, or water.

For those interested in entering the cooking competition, please call 985-5325909 or email bayou lafourchefo@bellsouth.net for more information.

Chief

Wednesday, July 12, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Guidry unified the department and “brought order out in all the chaos.”

Guidry was an Army veteran and Eagle Scout.

He loved wine, collecting rocks and traveling.

“Anytime somebody was going on vacation, they had to go check in with him and see if he’d been there,” Battalion Chief Devin Dedon said. “He’d been to just about every place that we’d ever wanted to go. He would tell us everything we needed to do and everything we didn’t need to do.”

But above all, Guidry adored his family.

“You could see in his face the difference when he started talking about rocks – which he loved, there’s no doubt – than when he started talking about his family,” Collins said.

Guidry’s daughters and son – Sandy Guidry, Tracy Angelette and Simon Guidry – prepared a statement for this story.

They said their favorite part of Christmas was watching their father hand out gifts.

“He’d grab a gift, shake it a little and ask, ‘Who wants this one?’” they said.

“He’d keep shaking the gift

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until the right person yelled out. His grandkids learned at a young age to yell, ‘Me, me, me,’ as we all did at every gift to eventually get the gift that was yours. He would laugh and have so much fun messing with us.”

Guidry’s children said he taught them kindness, generosity, acceptance, hard work, dedication and love.

“For Dad, his camp was a place to escape reality and the tasks of everyday life, a place where he could fish all night and piddle around all day or just rest on a lounge chair on his porch with a nice glass of wine, a place where he could just sit back and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation,” his children said. “He especially loved the time God sent us a rainbow that ended right across the canal on the self-named Exile Island. He often referred to beauty like that as divine intervention. ... We have learned so much from him and will always treasure the many wonderful memories he left with us.”

— Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 448-7639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.

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“He was known for bringing a toy gun ... and telling us there was a new sheriff in town. He went to Disney World, came back with a light saber and said he was a Jedi. He always had ways of keeping things interesting and keeping the morale high no matter what was going on.”

Training Officer Jordan Collins said one of Guidry’s greatest accomplishments was maintaining a volunteer force about 50 strong even after Fire District 3 evolved into a paid department with firefighters on call 24/7.

Griffin agreed, saying

(Dexos)

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale: With Bayouside property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office and 2 car garage.

1750 sq. ft. Huge partially fenced yard , 125’ x 288’ 14617 East Main St. Cut Off. Call 985-691-9475. _________________ For Sale by Owner: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, double carport, fenced in yard, shed, and appliances. New A/C and heat, sewage plant.

Needs work. 133 West 166th St., Galliano. Asking $45,000 OBO. Call 985-6913104. _________________ For Sale above intracoastal. 250 Hamilton Street, Larose. Remodeled interior; three bedroom; one and half bathrooms; Asking $80,000. Call 985-677-9423 for details. _________________ House For Sale in Cut Off. 108 West 66th Street; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; 1100 sq.ft.; priced at $60,000; (985) 6966016, leave message. _________________ House For Sale: 1011 Lafourche St., Lockport. Cozy 2BR, 1ba. home, recently updated, in quiet neighborhood, beaded board panelling, laminate floors, ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. $39,900.

Call today for a showing. 985-232-4871. _________________

BUSINESSES

Premium Office Space For Lease: located in Larose/ Cut Off; 1,100 sq.ft; 985691-7239. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________

RENT TO OWN

Lease: Big double wide trailer on a big lot; 4bedrooms, 2 baths. Willing to do a lease purchase. $9000 down. Serious inquiries only. _________________

FOR RENT

Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts.

Apt. #4 is available for $675/month and a $600 damage deposit.

By application only.

Call 985-691-3104. _________________ Quiet Place/ Quiet Person! Trailer For Rent: single person; no pets; no children; 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished; $625 rent and $500 deposit; utilities and cable included.

Call 985-691-3104 for application.

ONLY QUIET/ CLEAN PEOPLE APPLY PLEASE! _________________ For Rent! Half off first months rent with new lease!

Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Cut Off. Pets welcomed. unfurnished unit is $795/month 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. _________________

Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, partially furnished, all utilities paid, no pets. $650/month, $400 /deposit. Call 985533-6212. _________________ Apartment #2 For Rent: 1BR, 1ba, unfurnished, $500 /mo. and $500 security deposit. Call 985-9918119. _________________ MONTH OF JULY FREE WITH PAID DEPOSIT! 3 bedroom brick home for rent in Cut Off. $850/month.

Call 696-0438. _________________

NEWLY LISTED!

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 $179,500!

Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

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

For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, washer/ dryer. Water included. $525/month and $525/deposit. 2 bedroom for $650/month and $650/deposit.

Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI: call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________ Studio Apt For Rent: 1 person; no pets; all utilities paid and yard maintained; located in Galliano; $400/month and $400/deposit.

Call 985-637-7273 or 985-475-7272. _________________ 2 spaces for rent: Apt.; partly furnished; 1 bedroom; 1 bath; Golden Meadow; $500/month, $300 /deposit.

Camper spaces; Golden Meadow; $340/ month. Call 985-4757696 or 985-3980172. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; all appliances; utilities paid; $400 non refundable deposit; $750per month; quiet neighborhood in Cut Off, Hwy 308; Call 985-856-8005. _________________ Apt For Rent: Large 3 bedroom 1 bath; 12073 Hwy 1, Larose; $750/month, $500/ deposit; water paid only; Call 985-6652548. _________________ For Rent: 1/2 off 1st month rent with contract camper$325/month 1 bedroom$400/month 2 bedroom$450/month all units are completely furnished with utilities included; pets allowed; quiet neighborhood; well stocked store on property; new laundromat with large capacity machine; we rent by week, month and long term; discounts for long term; camper spots are cemented; very nice fish cleaning station with full bath for our tenants; good location on Hwy 3235, close to everything; neighborhood patroled; perfect for individuals, families, companies and fisherman; security cameras. Call Tommy at (985) 637-4133.

For Rent: Condo in Baton Rouge. Two bedroom, 2 bath, located on Congress Blvd. For more information call 985-6656550. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: Galliano; very spacious. Two bedroom with washer/dryer, table w/chairs. Quiet neighborhood; no smoking; background checks. $600/mth; $600/dep.

Call 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ Trailer in Larose For Rent: 2 bedroom; 2 bath; sits on private lot; $750/month and $750/deposit.

Call Diane at 985-6911367 and leave message. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Small 2 bedroom, 12x50, all utilities paid, grass cut, $600/month, $400/deposit. Call 985-6652548. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ 2 Crypts For Sale: Holy Savior Catholic Church Mausoleum.

612 Main Street in Lockport, LA. $10,000. FMI write to 10120 Two Notch Rd., Ste. 2-411, Columbia, SC, 29223. _________________

WANT TO BUY

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 985-227-2470. _________________

GARAGE SALES

2 Family Garage Sale: 2208 S. Alex Plaisance Blvd., Thursday, July 12.

Early birds welcomed.

Lots of everything.

Rain or shine. _________________ Big, Huge Garage Sale: Lots of everything; 573 Chester Lee St., last trailer on left hand side; Thursday, July 13 from 8am to 2pm. Early birds welcomed Wednesday. _________________

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

QHSE Site Safety Health Officer Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require land based rotation on site. Applicant must have 7-10 years of experience in maritime, dredging or construction industries. OSHA 30 hr. construction training is required.

Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

or can be filled out at our main office.

17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer

SUPER OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY!

JULY 16, 2017 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Carport Sale: Large round table; clothes rack, large, 6 shelf rack, 8’x4’; and lots more; 229 East 18th Street at Sybil’s house; Saturday, July 15, 7am; Sunday, July 16, 1pm til; and Monday, July 17, 7am til 5pm; Cell, 985-2588344. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place; July 13, 14 15 from 9am to 4pm, weather permitting; lots of everything. Come check us out! _________________ Garage Sale: 162 Suzanne St., Larose; Thursday, July 13 from 8am to 2pm; lots of items; weather permitting. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 13, 14, 15 from 6:30 am til noon; 222 Providince Ave, Cut Off, in Highland Subd of Hwy 3235; some furniture, curtains, wall décor and lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at 422 Church Street in Lockport from 8am to 2pm. furniture, houseware and plenty of knick knacks. _________________ 4 Family Carport Sale: furniture; electronics; baby, toddler, kids, mens, womens clothing; home décor; knick knacks; and much more! Thursday, July 13 from 8am to 3pm and Friday, July 14 from 8am to 12pm. no early birds. 344 East 37th Place. _________________ Garage Sale: 210 Virginia Street on Thursday, July 13 from 7am to noon; early birds welcomed on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm; lots of name brand clothes, shoes, SLHS and LCO shirts, toys, etc. If it rains, please park in street, not yard! _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7 from 6am till 5pm at 165 East 37th Place. Lots of everything. _________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver and dependable operator/ roustabout. Must have own transportation. MUST pass drug screening and must be a hard worker. Call Frank at 985-665-1220 FMI. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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. _________________ Help Wanted: Locally owned business is now accepting applications for a Full Time Full Charge Bookkeeper.

Applicant should possess: Experience in Payroll, A/P, Financials. 3 years office experience. Type 40-60 wpm. Great benefits which include Health Ins., 401K and more.

Mail resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 1450, Larose, La. 70373. _________________ Help Wanted: Griffin’s Marina now taking applications for cashier. Some experience preferred. Apply at 24215 Hwy 1, Leeville, La. 985-3692415. _________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

PAYROLL ASSOCIATE Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional Payroll Associate to perform the following duties: • Ensure the Accuracy of Preliminary and Final Payroll Reports • Time Sheets • Spreadsheets • Funds Distribution • Responding to Inquiries and / or Requests for Data and / or Reports • Providing Timely and Accurate Payroll Production

641 Cypress Street, Raceland

518 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland

Visitors may register to win a fitbit charge 2 Lisa Plaisance, Realtor 985-691-4947

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more!

Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small.

20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or e m a i l curtis.orgeron1279@ gmail.com _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038.

Call 985-991-1881. _________________ 3D Builders, LLC 6” seamless aluminum gutters, metal buildings, metal roofing, aluminum patios, siding and soffit, carpentry, framing, re-model, drywall, finish work. Licensed and insured. Free estimates.

(985) 632-4936

Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Concrete Construction Patios.

Driveways.

Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates.

No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Services: I clean houses, camps and offices. References call 985-475-7696 or 985-398-0172 _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________

NOTICES

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

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com

PRAYERS

HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.

Amen _____________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory of

JOSEPH ANTOINE HARTMAN

“Mr. Joe” Born: 8/26/1917 Died: 7/14/2015 You are always on my mind!

Forever in my heart.

Love always, Glo _________________

Happy Birthday in Heaven Our dearest Son

STEVE LAZARD III

would have made 45, July 11th I wish you were here today; Even for just a little while so I could say Happy Birthday “son” and see your beautiful smile.

The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind; The laughter, joy and happiness…precious memories…the best kind.

Today I’ll do my very best to try and find a happy place…struggling to hide my heavy heart and the tears on my face.

I’ll sit quietly and look at your picture thinking of you with love; hoping you’re doing ok in Heaven up above.

May the angels hold you close and sing you a happy song…and I’ll be sending wishes to you today and all year long.

We love and miss you.

Mom, Dad, and brothers _________________

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

EXPERIENCED DECKHANDS Full Time Positions Must Have TWIC Card

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

Doerle Food Services, LLC is taking applications for the position of

General Manager

at our Fourchon Distribution Facility located in Port Fourchon, LA.

This position requires six months of labor intensive warehouse training on material handling equipment, pulling orders, packing orders, auditing orders, and cleaning grocery boxes. Experience Preferred: Previous Management of a distribution facility and/or overall proficiencies in handling responsibilities as described below: Responsibilities include: Must be able to lift items that weigh as much as 80 lbs. (with an average of 26 lbs. per case) and on a weekly basis as much as 100 lbs. Experience operating warehouse and/or material handling equipment preferred. Must have tolerance for cold temperatures when working in freezer (0 to -5 degrees). Managing the overall operation of the facility including: Customer service and satisfaction. Warehouse operations. Transportation (Delivery) activities. Inventory control and management. Accounting oversight (invoicing, payroll, expenditures etc.).

Purchasing oversight. Financial analysis and reporting. Expense control. Employee Safety Compliance with applicable state and federal law.

Facility sanitation & security. Consistent application of company policies.

This is a full-time opportunity with a benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, disability, paid leave, and 401k! Successful completion of post-offer background and assessments required.

Apply online at www.doerlefoods.com or email resume to netalia.bradley@doerlefoodservice.com

EPS LOGISTICS

FORKLIFT OPERATORS, CARGO HANDLERS (RIGGERS)

Immediate openings for onshore forklift operators and cargo handlers (riggers).

Experience necessary, long term work in Fourchon, 14&7 rotation.

Competitive pay & medical benefits available.

Items needed: All certifications including diploma, valid drivers license, valid references with phone numbers, reliable transportation, able to pass drug screen and physical.

Applications accepted Monday - Friday, 8 - 11 a.m. & 1 - 4 p.m.

Apply at EPS LOGISTICS 206 Magnate Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508, online at www.epsteam.com or email resume to hr@epsteam.com

OBITUARIES

Edwards hands-on with bills, none take effect without action

LAURA COLLINS

Laura R. Collins, a native of Cheyenne, WY and resident of Larose, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren in Iowa City, IA on Thursday, July, 6, 2017 age 68.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Our Lady Of the Rosary Catholic Church, in Larose, from 10 a.m. until service time. A mass of Christian burial will be held at the church at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Cheramie Cemetery.

Laura is survived by her daughters, Marty L. Collins and Amber Collins Tracy (Steven); grandchildren, Chevy J. Cheramie, Sierra L. Cheramie, Steven B. Tracy Jr., Louman J. Tracy, and Garren E. Tracy; siblings, Aleta Nichols, William Reynolds, Philip Reynolds (Robin), and Roger Reynolds; mother in law, Clara Belle Vizier Collins, brother in law, Todd J. Collins (Karrie); and numerous nieces, nephews, foster children, and grandchildren she loved very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry J. Collins; her children, Roy J Collins and Stacy L. Collins; parents, Roy E. Reynolds and Marilyn M. Reynolds; siblings, Mary E. (Reynolds) (Bush) Weinland, Jonathan (Toady) A. Reynolds, and Timothy M. Reynolds; and father in law, Louman (Chop) J. Collins. ____________________

BERNICE R. DOUCET

Bernice R. Doucet, 80 a native of Larose, La. and a resident of Golden Meadow, La. passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, La. on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with burial at Cheramie Cemetery to follow.

Bernice is survived by her children, Evans Doucet, Mona Susie Bourne (Rusty); sister, Bertha Griffin; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and 5 step-great great grandchildren.

Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Fornest Doucet, parents, Evans & Annie Boudreaux Rogers, daughter, Lola Borne, brother; Milton Rogers, sisters; Rose Bud Bruce, Beatrice Borne, & Lou Anna Strickland, Granddaughter, Lisa Rogers.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ______________________

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards hasn’t let a single bill become law without his signature across the six legislative sessions held since the Democratic governor took office last year.

That’s a contrast from his predecessor, Republican Bobby Jindal, who let 168 pieces of legislation take effect without his signature, all in his first two years in office in 2008 and 2009.

Many bills that received the hands-off approach from Jindal allowed local governments to boost taxes or fees, raised fees at state agencies or increased per diem payments. Others tinkered with Louisiana’s criminal statutes and carved out an ethics exemption in state law.

In her tenure as governor, Kathleen Blanco allowed one bill to become law without her signature.

Mike Foster did it 47 times during his eight years in office. ___

Delta to add flights from New Orleans to Boston in 2018

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Delta Airlines has announced plans to add seasonal, non-stop routes between New Orleans and Boston.

Flights are slated to depart on Saturdays and Sundays between Feb. 10 and April 1, 2018.

According to a news release, the goal is to meet “strong leisure demand.”

JetBlue currently offers the only other departure from Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans to Logan International Airport in Boston. ___

US rig count jumps 12 this week to 952

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 12 this week to 952.

A year ago, just 440 rigs were active.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday that 763 rigs sought oil and 189 explored

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Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma and Alaska each gained four rigs. Louisiana and Texas were up two apiece.

New Mexico and Utah each declined by one.

Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wyoming were all unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404. ___

Officer wounded in deadly ambush sues Black Lives Matter

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal lawsuit accuses Black Lives Matter and several movement leaders of inciting violence that led to a gunman’s deadly ambush of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge last summer.

DeRay Mckesson and four other Black Lives Matter leaders are named as defendants in the suit filed Friday on behalf of one of the officers wounded in the July 17 attack by a black military veteran, who killed three other officers before he was shot dead.

The suit doesn’t name the officer, but its description of the plaintiff matches East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Tullier, who was has been at a Houston rehabilitation hospital since November.

The same attorneys who filed Friday’s suit previously sued Black Lives Matter and Mckesson on behalf of a Baton Rouge police officer who was injured at a protest over a deadly police shooting last July. ___

Police: Men, 19, 26, beat 73-year-old in road rage incident

SLIDELL, La. (AP) — Police in a New Orleans suburb say two pedestrians are accused of beating a 73-yearold driver in a road rage incident.

Slidell police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau says 19-year-old Brett McCraney of Slidell and 26-year-old Adonis Young of New Orleans are jailed on charges including felony battery. He doesn’t know if either has a lawyer.

Seuzeneau says McCraney told investigators the car nearly hit them, they yelled at the driver, he pulled over, and they took that as a sign of aggression.

Seuzeneau says a passer-by told 911 Thursday that two young men were beating an elderly man who was in his car. He says police found McCraney and Young in a nearby house.

Seuzeneau says the victim’s head injuries are so severe that he cannot recall what happened. He’s hospitalized. ___

Former budget administrator enters Louisiana treasurer race

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A former Louisiana budget administrator is running for state treasurer on the Oct. 14 ballot.

Angele Davis, a Baton Rouge Republican, announced she’ll register for the election during the qualifying period that begins Wednesday. She’s running with the backing of popular Republican former Gov. Mike Foster.

Davis worked for the Foster administration and later served as Republican former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s top budget adviser, commissioner of administration. She also worked as tourism secretary for Democratic former Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu.

Most recently, she’s worked in business consulting.

The treasurer’s seat is open because Republican John Kennedy was elected to the U.S. Senate. Other candidates include Republican Sen. Neil Riser, Republican former Rep. John Schroder, and Democratic lawyer Derrick Edwards.

Republican Rep. Julie Stokes exited the race after a cancer diagnosis.

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Gregarious Orgeron relishes second SEC chance at LSU Wednesday, July 12, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Ed Orgeron is still an imposing figure at a podium even at 56 years old.

With his barrel chest and booming, gravelly voice, LSU’s new football coach was the star attraction on Monday at Southeastern Conference media days. With his gregarious personality, Orgeron talked about the challenge of pushing the Tigers to the top of the league’s loaded Western Division.

Ten years ago, it was hard to imagine he would be center stage on this platform.

It’s been nearly a decade since Orgeron was fired from Ole Miss following three mostly dismal seasons as head coach.

But the man called ‘Coach O’ has slowly clawed his way back up the coaching ladder and is one of just a handful to get a second chance on the sidelines in the SEC. Orgeron was reflective, saying he did some soulsearching following his days at Ole Miss. He called his mentors and together they tried to identify the things that led to his trouble with the Rebels. They came up with two things that had to change.

“I was going to treat the team exactly like I treat my sons — no different,” Orgeron said. “And then I was going to treat every coach on the coaching staff with respect and let him coach his position.”

Armed with his new philosophy, Orgeron is try-

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.

JULY 5, 2017 Golden Meadow Police Dept.

Harris Ebanks, 78, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

July 6, 2017 Laf. Parish Sheriff’s Office Quentin Lawson, 34, Raceland.

Contempt of court (3 cts). Dist./manufacture crack cocaine (Felony) (2 cts).

Roger Mousseau, 50, Lockport.

Simple battery (Misd). Contempt of court.

Chanlor Rogers, 24, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Justin Housend, 25, Raceland.

Revocation of parole for violation of condition (Felony).

Urie Ledet, 30, Gheens. Aggravated assault (Misd) (2 cts). Aggravated assault upon peace officer (Felony)(2 cts).

JULY 7, 2017

ing to make the most of his do-over.

It’s not the first time a coach has made the rare jump from one SEC program to another.

Steve Spurrier (Florida/South Carolina) and Nick Saban (LSU/Alabama) both took their second SEC job after rough stints in the NFL. Others like Will Muschamp (Florida/South Carolina) and Houston Nutt (Arkansas/Ole Miss) had at least some success at their first school before being pushed out and grabbing another SEC job.

Orgeron’s resurrection might be the most unlikely of them all.

Coach O’s three-year stint at Ole Miss from 2005 to ‘07 was a total disaster.

He finished with a 10-25 overall record, including a 3-21 mark in the SEC. After he was fired he went back to being a defensive assistant, slowly rehabbing his reputation as a defensive line expert and stellar recruiter during stops at Tennessee, USC and finally LSU. LSU has been a natural fit for the Larose, Louisiana, native and his personality was popular immediately. When Les Miles was fired midway through last season, Orgeron was named the interim coach and guided the Tigers to a 5-2 record over the final two months of the regular season.

Two days after the regular season, LSU announced he had earned the full-time job.

“I feel like he never is tired,” LSU running back

Derrius Guice said. “He’s the same 24-7. He probably sleeps screaming. He’s the same all day. There’s never a day when he’s having a bad day.”

He’s the first Louisiana native to lead LSU since Jerry Stovall in the early 1980s. Now he’s hoping to push the program back to the top of the Western Division that’s been dominated by Alabama for the past several seasons.

“I understand that the head coach at LSU must beat Alabama,” Orgeron said. “And I think the way to beat Alabama is to recruit at their level.”

LSU might have greater resources for success than Ole Miss, but those advantages bring expectations. The Tigers will be expected to win early and often during Orgeron’s tenure.

There’s certainly reason to believe that could happen. Eight starters return on the offense, including quarterback Danny Etling, Guice and four offensive linemen. The 5foot-11, 212-pound Guice ran for 1,387 yards and 15 touchdowns last year.

Five starters return on defense, including linebacker Arden Key, who made 56 tackles last season, including 14.5 tackles for a loss and 12 sacks.

LSU has a difficult schedule this season, including five of eight SEC games on the road. _____

Golden Meadow Police Dept.

Trent Arceneaux, 27, Galliano.

Fugitive.

Justin Collins, 23, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Laf. Parish Sheriff’s Office Richard Bozarth, 33, Lockport.

Violation of probation/parole.

Eric Castagnetta, 31, Golden Meadow. Simple escape (Felony) (Attempted). Simple criminal damage to property (Felony). Second degree battery (Felony).

Richard Woods, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Mark Cheramie, 44, Marrero.

Theft of a motor vehicle (Felony) (3 cts).

Ronnie Delaune, 43, Larose.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Meaghan Eymard, 27, Marrero.

Theft of a motor vehicle (Felony) (attempted) – 3 counts. Poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia (Misd).

Melinda Orgeron, 50, Raceland.

Poss. of suboxone (Felony).

Poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Poss. of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Thomas Pellegrin, 59, Raceland. Tail lamps required. Poss. of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

JULY 8, 2017 Laf. Parish Sheriff’s Office

Ernest Bellanger III, 35, Mathews. Contempt of court.

Evette Curole, 26, Lockport.

Poss. of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Slade St. Pierre, 44, Lockport, Obscenity by text (Misd). Violation of probation/parole.

Golden Meadow Police Dept.

Hosea Williams Jr., 18, Cut Off. Fugitive.

Golden Meadow Police Dept.

Francis Griffin, 34, Golden Meadow. Failure to register and notify as a sex offender (Felony).

Laf. Parish Sheriff’s Office Drey Lefort, 19, Cut Off. Simple battery (Misd). Violation of probation/parole.

Ty Malbrough, 32, Raceland.

Simple battery (Misd).

Charles Morgan, 33, Cut Off. Poss. of suboxone (Felony). Poss. w/intent to dist. methamphetamine (Felony). Driving on roadway laned for traffic.

Robbie Terrebonne, 31, Larose.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Randy Thibodeaux Jr., 44, Raceland. Poss. of marijuana (1s offense) (Misd). Poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Poss. of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

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Four charged in attempted vehicle theft from local dealership

Four suspects wanted in connection with the attempted theft of automobiles at a Cut Off dealership have all been arrested.

Mark Cheramie (age 44), of Barataria, and Meaghan Eymard (age 27), of Marrero, were arrested Friday, and Jeffrey Desalvo (age 33), of New Orleans, was arrested Saturday.

The fourth suspect, previously known only as “Joey,” was also arrested Saturday after being identified as Waldon Joseph Dufrene, Jr. (age 34), of Westwego.

At around 2:25 p.m. on Friday, July 7, deputies were dispatched to Golden Motors in Cut Off in reference to three sets of vehicle keys being stolen. Investigators learned Cheramie had posed as Eymard’s father to test drive a vehicle as a scheme for Desalvo to gain access to other vehicle keys.

At one point, Eymard created a distraction, and Desalvo stole three vehicle keys from behind a desk.

Employees quickly discovered the missing keys and reviewed surveillance video. Employees then confronted Desalvo, and he returned the keys.

Desalvo and Dufrene then fled the scene in a white Nissan Frontier pickup truck, stranding Cheramie and Eymard at

Dufrene

Desalvo

the dealership.

Detectives obtained warrants, and Cheramie and Eymard were placed under arrest.

Eymard was also found to have drug paraphernalia in her possession. Both were charged with three counts of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

As of press time, Cheramie remained in jail in lieu of $5,000 bond. Eymard was also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia but was released Sunday morning after posting $5,300 bond.

Then on Saturday afternoon, July 8, deputies responded to a convenience store in Cut Off in reference to a concerned citizen reporting Desalvo and Dufrene were at the store. Deputies located the suspects, and Dufrene was taken into custody. Desalvo resisted, and attempted to flee the store, but he was also apprehended.

Both were transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center and booked with three counts

Eymard

Cheramie

of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Dufrene’s bond is set at $5,000.

Desalvo was additionally booked with Resisting an Officer, as well as driving under suspension and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle due nearly striking several vehicles when fleeing the dealership. His bond is set at $11,100.

Then on Sunday, July 9, deputies discovered an abandoned Nissan Frontier just off LA Highway 3235 in Cut Off. Through investigation, deputies learned it was the truck Desalvo was driving during the attempted vehicle theft.

Deputies made contact with the registered owner and learned he had left the truck at a car dealership in Harvey for repairs on Monday, July 3.

Deputies turned the information over to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for investigation, and it is believed the truck was stolen from the Harvey dealership at some point between Wednesday, July 5 and Friday, July 7.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Wade

assembly. I am active in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as a Technical Support person.

I am seeking the Position of Justice of the Peace to better serve the residents of the Tenth Ward of Lafourche Parish with a responsive role as a team player in serving the public.

I will place the Court on the Internet with forms and information available at all times, with lines of communication to serve the public to reach the court at all times.

The Justice of the Peace Court, District 4 which serves the whole of the Tenth Ward from the Intracoastal Waterway to Port Fourchon as a vital part of our local government and serves as the first point of contact for the Judicial System for most people.

The Justice of the Peace is usually that first contact for the public, especially when a problem arises. I would appreciate the opportunity to serve as your Justice of the Peace, I have over 35 years experience as a Notary Public in Lafourche and Jefferson Parishes, commissioned in 1982, graduated from Nicholls State University in 1982 and worked for Exxon for 29 years, retired, then working for over 9 years for Island Operating Company in their Government Compliance Dept. dealing with regulatory issues.

My life experiences will help and assist me to serve the public as a servant.

I am ready to meet the challenges and to tackle any problems facing the court. Please feel free to call upon me at 985-6912175.

I humbly ask for your vote, prayers, assistance and support to allow me to serve you as Justice of the Peace.

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With the sad passing of our beloved Ms. Lois Gautreaux, we have lost a good and noble public servant as Justice of the Peace.

I would like your kind consideration to try to fill the void left in the office of Justice of the Peace. I have lived my whole adult life in the Tenth Ward of Lafourche Parish.

I live in Galliano and I am married to Tunisia Guidry Wade for the past 38 years. We are the proud parents of Pershing Wade, who lightens up our life. I am a husband, father and am running as Libertarian, The Party of Principal, a believer in minimum government, maximum freedom and staunch supporter of Second Amendment Right to bear arms.

I am a parishioner of St. Joseph’s in Galliano, a Knight of Columbus, Fourth Degree St. Pius X

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

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Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy.

The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 11, 2017 at 12-noon.

Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page.

Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

Last day to register to vote is Sept. 13, 2017; early voting begins Sept. 30, 2017 and ends Oct. 7, 2017.

Election

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The winner of the election will fill the seat for the remainder of the board’s term through 2018.

The last day to register to vote in person or by mail for this election is Sept. 13 with early voting to be held Sept. 30 through Oct. 7.

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FEMA to provide $13.1 million in flood mitigation funding for Louisiana property owners A $13.1 million grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will help provide property elevation, reconstruction or other flood mitigation for certain atrisk properties in four parishes in south Louisiana, including Lafourche.

According to FEMA, money will be provided for 59 properties in Lafourche, Jefferson, Livingston and St. Tammany parishes.

About $1.2 million of that will be spent in Lafourche to elevate eight properties that have very high risk of flooding.

“This is a smart use of money through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP),” said U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, who announced the grant on Friday. “No one wants to flood. People lose their homes and businesses, and the federal government ends up spending a lot of money to help them rebuild. What we need to do is ensure that you don’t flood in the first place through elevation, the purchase of flood-prone properties and other mitigation work.”

The elevated properties will exceed base flood elevation ordinance levels, reducing the impact of large

and small flood events. Elevating the properties reduces damages to the structures in flood events, thereby reducing longterm costs to the NFIP, the homeowners, reduces impact to emergency response personnel, and breaks the repeat-claim cycle.

The NFIP is set to expire Sept. 30, but there are a few bills in Congress that would reauthorize the program.

In other parishes that received grant money, Jefferson is spending $4.6 million to reconstruct 24 properties, St. Tammany is using $5.2 million to elevate 23 properties and Livingston is spending $2.1 million to elevate four properties and buy nine others.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Golden Meadow P. 0.Box 307 107 Jervis Drive Golden Meadow,LA 70357

Turning Lane near Jervis Drive

Separate sealed Bids for the construction of Turning Lane near Jervis Drive, which generally consists of the construction of approximately 2,000 square feet of concrete and asphalt paving, 230 linear feet of curbing, striping, and appurtenances, will be received by the Town of Golden Meadow at the Council Meeting Room at Town Hall locatedat 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, Louisiana 70357, until 11:00 A.M. local time, July 27, 2017, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Noproposal willbe considered unless it Is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds Louisiana State Contractor’s License of proper classification andIn full force and effect, in compliance with Act. Louisiana R.S. 37:2150-73.

The Contract Documents, consisting ofAdvertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order,

Out took place on August 7, 1984 and was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch which continues to spearhead the event today.

Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Town of Golden Meadow, 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, Louisiana 70357.

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The bid documents for this project are posted on centralauctionhouse.com.

To view, download, and receive bid notices/updates by e-mail, prospective bidders will have to register with Central Auction HoUSEl (CAH). Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy.If a bid Is submitted electronically, Bidder shall enclose a copy of their proposal guaranty (bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check) with the electronic submission. The original proposal guaranty shall be delivered to the Owner within 48 hours of bid opening.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., the Engineer, upon deposit of $40.00 for each set. Any Bidder, upon returning his Bid set of documents In good condition within 10 days after the Bid date will be refunded one full deposit. On return of other sets, Including those of non-bidders, in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date, a refund of $ 20.00 per set will be made.

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