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Candlelight Vigil planned for victims of domestic violence

With October designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the annual candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims and survivors will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Lafourche Central Market in Raceland. The public is invited to attend.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and The P.A.C.T. Place Supervised Visitation and Exchange Center have teamed up with the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office and The Haven Domestic Violence Program to host the vigil.

The theme of this year’s vigil is “A Walk in My Shoes.�

The event will honor the memory of those victims who died because of domestic violence, the victims who are surviving every day in their homes of violence, and to celebrate the survivors who have left the abuse and are now living violence-free.

Louisiana ranks second in the nation for the number of women murdered by men. At this year’s vigil, 38 victims from Louisiana who died this past year due to domestic violence will be honored. “The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has long been a strong advocate for victims of domestic violence,� said Sheriff Webre.

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VOLUME 51 NUMBER 5

Fed up with Trump and Clinton, some voters weigh options

Old time goodness ‌

MATT SEDENSKY AP National Writer

Photo by Babs

John Pipsair, Jr., from Pierre Part, tastes the sugar cane syrup made at the La Fete des Vieux Temps Saturday while Julie Sapia holds a jar of the freshly cooked syrup.

The 3rd Annual Festival of Old Times was held this past weekend in Raceland under blue skies and mild temperatures. It featured great Cajun food, live music, an old-fashioned boucherie and Sauce Piquante cookoff, and more.

Next up is the popular French Food Festival in Larose set for the last weekend in October.

Southeast Tourism Society selects 43rd Annual French Food Festival as an ‘STS Top 20 Event’ Travel industry organization has saluted region’s best events since 1985

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Southeast Tourism Society has named the French Food Festival as one of the STS Top 20 Event in the Southeast for October 2016.

This year’s French Food Festival is October 28 - 30. The STS Top 20 Festival and Event Awards have highlighted programs around the Southeast since 1985.

Travel industry experts select 20 events per month, and STS publicizes them throughout the United States. The complete list is published on two websites: EscapeToTheSoutheast.com and Travel Media Press Room. This is the 5th time that French Food Fest has received this honor since 1997!

The French Food Festival is celebrating its 43rd year October 28-30 and is slated to be the biggest one ever! The Festival is the lifeblood of the Larose Civic Center and Bayou Civic Club, raising nearly half of the group’s yearly operating budget in just that one weekend in October. It’s a big event for the Bayou Civic Club and eagerly anticipated by the South and Central Lafourche communities.

This massive festival takes hundreds of people working thousands of hours to plan and execute this hugely successful event, which is eagerly anticipated by old and young alike. There are only a handful of people on staff at the LCC ‌ literally. Less than five people run the facility year round. This small group understands the invaluable contributions volunteers make to the success of the French

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Food Festival year after year. “Our volunteers are fun and the life blood of this organization! Mr. Lorimer Comeaux is 96 years old and still volunteers all while making us laugh! He’s here peeling shrimp, helping out during the weekend of the fest. We couldn’t do it without people like him, our volunteers who have been with us for years,� Mrs. Phyllis in the kitchen quoted. “The Festival literally takes tons of food to feed the masses! 600 pounds of rice, 250 crab patties, hundreds of boulettes, 4,500 pounds of shrimp, 100 gallons of cleaned fish and 40 sacks of peeled crawfish!�

Under the permanent pavilion that was completed in 2010, families, actually multiple-generations of families, help to cook and serve the Cajun delicacies the festival attempts to preserve.

Jasmine Ayo, Executive Director of the Larose Civic Center has grown up at LCC, volunteered at the facility, was eventually employed there and willingly took the helm in 2006. “There is a lengthy waiting list to claim a booth for the festival,� she adds. “Family. Community. Volunteers. Many of the dedicated and wonderful people in our area come together to volunteer and help is really what makes our festival the huge success that it is today,� she says. “Community participation shows just how committed everyone is to keeping our culture and the LCC alive and well today and for future generations.�

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NEW YORK (AP) — Enough, already.

In a campaign in which the size of a candidate’s genitalia has been publicly discussed, in a week in which shockingly sexual video has been unearthed and after a debate in which the leading contenders for the White House exposed new depths of down-and-dirty exchanges, some voters are ready to deny either major-party candidate their support. “We’re screwed with either one of them,� said Sally Stevens, 63, of New Orleans.

Stevens tried to keep herself from tuning into Sunday night’s debate. “I completely lose hope and my anxiety level goes through the roof,� she said. But she relented after about a half-hour, saying it was like attempting not to look when you drive by a car wreck.

Watching brought no solace.

She is a lifelong Democrat and has, until now, always cast her vote for the party’s presidential candidate.

She had hoped Sen. Bernie Sanders would be the nominee; in his place, she has decided to vote for Green Party nominee Jill Stein. Both Clinton and Trump are too flawed, she said, and more similar than distinct. “It’s just spectacle, that’s all it is,� she said. “I don’t find anything substantial.�

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Sugar cane grinding season begins

HOUMA, La. (AP) — Sugar cane grinding season has started in Louisiana and industry officials are predicting that this year’s crop will be better than the last.

Jim Simon, general manager of the Thibodaux-based American Sugar Cane League, was quoted by The Courier as saying that farmers may have a few more acres in production and could produce more raw sugar this year than it did last year.

Sugar prices remain about the same as they did the previous year.

Simon says growers are anticipating they’ll get about 24 ½ cents a pound for raw sugar this year. Last year’s price was about 24 cents a pound.

Simon says sugar cane has an almost $3 billion economic impact on the state.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

SPORTS

Tarpons roll over Morgan City, Trojans humbled by Tigers Gazette Sports Reports

After four-straight close, hard-fought losses, the South Lafourche football team got that good feeling of victory again on Thursday night against Morgan City.

The Tarpons battered the Tigers, scoring early and often, dominating all three phases of the game.

The end result was a 59-0 victory – one which South Lafourche coach Brandon Nowlin hopes jumpstarts his team into the second half of the season.

The Tarpons are now 24 on the season, but more importantly, they’re 1-0 in district play.

“We played well,” Nowlin said. “I’m proud and happy for our kids. We were itching and hungry for a win and our kids physically dominated our opponent. I

thought we did good things in all three phases of the game, and it’s a credit to our kids and our staff for the plan we put in place to attack a pretty good Morgan City football team.”

Thursday night’s game was over pretty much before it started.

South Lafourche got the ball first and on the third play of the game, the Tarpons took control, hitting a bubble screen from Jaydon Cheramie to Marquis Francis which put the team up 7-0 just more than a minute into the game.

After that, the blitz was on, and the rest of the game heavily favored Big Blue.

Morgan City was forced to punt on their first possession, and the snap sailed over the kicker’s head, which set up South Lafourche with dominant field position.

The next play, South Lafourche went up 14-0 on a short run from Douglas Guidry.

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things went from bad to worse for the Tigers when Austin Georges blocked a punt and Terry Hunter recovered it in the back of the end zone to put his team up 22-0 – still in the first quarter of play.

“We’d been so close to a blocked punt and we finally got one,” Nowlin said. “On special teams, we did a great job. Those guys put us in good position several times in the game.”

The Tarpons kept pushing forward throughout the first half, scoring three-more touchdowns in the second quarter to secure a 40-0 halftime lead.

The first came on another connection from Cheramie to Francis – the receiver’s second score of the game. The final two scores of the first half were both runs – one by Jake Galjour and the other by Guidry, who started the game in place of Corbin Allen, who had a sore ankle.

“We had a lot of guys touch the ball, which makes for a lot of happy faces on the sidelines,” Nowlin said. “We had a lot of guys engaged, and the kids did an excellent job.”

The second half was played under running time, but that still didn’t stop South Lafourche.

The Tarpons added three more rushing touchdowns in the half, which brought the game to its final margin.

Halfback Corey Cheramie added the first with 9:20 to go in the game.

The final two came in the final minutes – one by backup quarterback Brock Bailleaux and another by Guidry.

Nowlin said the win was much-needed for the young team. He said it was amazing to see his defense play. The Tarpons limited the Tigers to -1 total yards of offense in the game.

“We scored on special teams. Our defense set us up with some scores,” Nowlin said. “We could have left the offense at the house and still won this ballgame.

That’s always a great luxury to have.

South Lafourche returns to the field next Friday against Vandebit. ___ Trojans humbled

by Thibodaux Central Lafourche won the first few minutes of Friday’s game with Thibodaux.

The Trojans scored first and took a 7-0 lead, which excited the team’s homestanding crowd.

But the Tigers won just about everything else, rolling to a dominant victory.

Thibodaux battered Central Lafourche 56-7 on Friday night, a loss which drops the Trojans to 0-2 in district play.

Trojans coach Keith Menard didn’t mince words after the game, saying his team got beat in every phase.

Dupuy wins this week’s contest

The winner of the fourth week of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is Luke Dupuy of Lockport.

Luke’s entrant tied with several others with 4 wrong but came closest to the tiebreakers. The LSU and Tulane games were counted as wrong on all entrants since those games were not played.

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“It was a good, ole-fashioned butt whoopin’,” Menard said. “I don’t know any other way to explain it.

I’ve been on both ends of these types of games, and really all that you can do is tip your cap to Thibodaux and applaud them. They did a great job, and we have to get together in practice

and find some answers and get back on track.”

It started good for Central Lafourche. Quarterback Jake Allemand hit David Robinson on a 19yard touchdown pass, which put the Trojans on top 7-0 early in the game.

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Chase Fourcade accounted for four touchdowns — two in extra periods — to lead Nicholls to a 35-28 doubleovertime win over Stephen F. Austin in Southland Conference play on Saturday.

Stephen F. Austin scored first in the initial overtime to go up 28-21.

Fourcade needed one play to tie as he hit Damion Jeanpiere on a 25-yard scoring strike. Fourcade got the winner when he ran in from the 1 on Nicholls’

(2-3, 2-1) next series.

The Lumberjacks drove to the 12 where Sully Laiche forced a fumble and Allen Pittman recovered the ball to seal the victory.

Fourcade threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 59 yards and two scores. He threw for just 48 yards in the first half and was picked off once.

Zach Conque threw for 201 yards and two scores for SFA (3-3, 2-2), which has lost two straight.

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South Lafourche High School’s game last week was extra special to Coach Nowlin because it was his return to Morgan City - a place he served as head coach for three seasons. A few of his former players turned out to show support to their coach, and it made for a memorable moment after the game.

Wearing the No. 11 jersey is Francisco Sierra. He played for Coach Nowlin as an underclassman. Francisco was severely injured last year in a wreck, which caused a fractured skull, broken ribs, bleeding in his brain, brain swelling and left him in a coma for some time. Francisco still has to undergo therapy to this day for his injuries.

Francisco visited with Coach Nowlin and the Tarpons after the game and told them how he loved football just like they did and how his life had changed so much. He offered the Tarpons the best of luck in the rest of the season and lead them in the post game prayer.

Being able to meet Francisco and hearing about his experience touched a lot of the players.

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But then Thibodaux took over.

Using both run and pass plays, the Tigers wowed the Trojans, scoring 28-unanswered points to take a 28-7 lead at halftime.

Thibodaux gained 565 yards in the win, which pleased Tigers coach Chris Dugas.

“That was about as well as we’ve played all season,” he said. “We made plays and really did an excellent job keeping their offense out of rhythm. We said before the game, we thought we’d give up something like 28 or 30 points. But we only held them to that one touchdown. That was something that made us all happy.”

In the second half, the Trojans had chances, pushing the ball into Thibodaux territory on several occasions. But the team was never able to cross the goal line, which allowed the Tigers to further pile on.

Thibodaux scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 49-7 lead.

In the final quarter, they added another, which sent the game to its final margin.

With the loss, the Trojans are now 4-2 on the season, but are 0-2 in dis-

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trict play.

It won’t get any easier for Central. They take on Destrehan next week – a game that will put the team

against one of the top programs in the state.

“It’s another tough contest for us,” Menard said.

“We have to focus on our-

selves and getting better. We have to keep making strides. The kids are still united. We have to keep moving forward.”

BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

who the division champions are. Maybe you only look at divisional play,” Alleva suggested, but stressed that there’s been “no discussion at all” about doing that.

In a statement Monday, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey reiterated that he wants administrators from LSU and Florida to work collaboratively to reschedule the game this season.

“We need to play the game and we need to have people come together to find a way to make that happen,” Sankey said.

Alleva has said that LSU made every effort to have last weekend’s game played at Florida on Sunday or Monday, or in Baton Rouge. Alleva expressed frustration that Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley balked at LSU’s offers to get the game in last weekend until Thursday, when Sankey decided to postpone it. By contrast, South Carolina and Georgia agreed to delay their game from Saturday until Sunday.

“I watched South Car-

olina play Georgia yesterday, and I was wishing we were playing — somewhere — either here or there,” Alleva said.

In Louisiana, several columnists and sports talkshow hosts expressed cynicism over Florida’s indecision as the hurricane approached, and questioned whether the Gators preferred an indefinite postponement because it could improve their chances to win the SEC East and allow extra rest for a slew of injured key players.

Florida coach Jim McElwain expressed disgust and disbelief that anyone would think his team tried to dodge playing LSU. “Nineteen deaths, 2.5 million people without power, families in dire needs,” McElwain said.

“How anybody could even think that way is beyond me.”

AD: LSU won’t lose Nov. 19 home game to play at Florida BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU won’t give up a home game later this season to make up a game at Florida that was postponed because of Hurricane Matthew, athletic director Joe Alleva said Monday, further minimizing the possibility that the traditional rivalry game will be played at all.

“One thing we’re going to hold very firm on is we have a home game on Nov. 19 — and we’re going to have a home game on Nov. 19,” Alleva said. “We’re not going to change that situation.”

His stance leaves open the possibility of LSU hosting No. 18 Florida on that date and buying out the Tigers’ scheduled opponent, South Alabama — should the Gators be willing to play in Baton Rouge that day and buy out their own scheduled guest, Presbyterian.

Alleva said the possibility of Florida coming to LSU this season and LSU going to Florida the next two seasons had not been discussed.

There do not appear to be many other options, however.

LSU is free on Oct. 29, a week before hosting No. 1 Alabama, which also has off the weekend of Oct. 29.

The Tigers could theoretically travel to Gainesville that weekend, but Alleva asserted, “I’m not in favor of playing a game on that day unless Alabama also plays a game on that day.”

Alabama athletic director Bill Battle declined to comment when asked about Alleva’s statements. And even if LSU was willing to play at Florida on Oct. 29, that would require Florida and Georgia to shuffle their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville from Oct. 29 to another day, such as Oct. 22, when both are off.

When Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity was asked during an SEC Network interview Monday about the possibility of moving that game, he responded, “It’s impractical and I don’t think it’s an option whatsoever.”

If the LSU-Florida game doesn’t get made up, the schools will play only seven Southeastern Conference games this season, rather than the usual eight.

That means the SEC might have to decide division winners based on conference winning percentages, as was done decades ago before every team in the conference had balanced league schedules.

Deciding divisions based on winning percentage could become advantageous for Florida if No. 9 Tennessee — which is coming off a loss at sixth-ranked Texas A&M and hosts No. 1 Alabama this Saturday — loses just one more SEC game. If Florida then wins its final four SEC games against Missouri (at home), Georgia (at home), Arkansas (on the road) and South Carolina (at home), the Gators would win their division with a 6-1 league record despite losing to Tennessee, which would be 6-2.

Meanwhile, if LSU won its final four SEC games against Mississippi (at home), Alabama, Arkansas (on the road) and Texas A&M (on the road), the Tigers would still finish second in the West if the Crimson Tide finished with only one league loss.

“If those scenarios play out, maybe there has to be another way of looking at

___ AP Sports Writers Mark Long in Gainesville, Florida, and John Zenor in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, contributed to this report. ___ Online: AP’s college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org

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Voters From 1-A

Those feelings abound: An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll conducted Sept. 15-18 found three out of four Americans felt frustrated by the election, and majorities also described themselves as angry and helpless. Fewer than one in five people said they felt proud of the 2016 race.

In Washington, Ron Bonjean said the campaign already was “in a very sad state� before the debate.

The longtime Republican congressional staffer, who now runs a corporate communications firm, said Trump’s suggestion he would jail Clinton if he’s elected amounted to “a nuclear bomb went off in American politics.�

Bonjean calls himself “a very confused Republican.� He won’t vote for a third-party candidate. He’s weighing whether to go with Trump or not vote at all. Even so, the 46-yearold expects the campaign to get even worse and for even more shocking revelations to arise as opposition researchers scrounge for more dirt. “This is a historical low campaign of modern times and last night was the lowest moment in debate history,� he said.

Jin Hua, a 28-year-old marketing consultant in St. Petersburg, Florida, already has resigned himself to skipping voting for president, calling deciding between Clinton and Trump a “lose-lose.� He voted for President Obama four years ago and was hoping for Sanders this year, but

won’t accept a candidate he says is simply “the lesser of two evils.� “On one hand, we have Hillary Clinton, who has consistently demonstrated consistent deception,� he said. “On the other side, there’s Donald Trump.

He’s a toxic human being to the consciousness of this country. If he becomes president, our human values as a nation will degrade to the dark ages.�

Christina Greer, a political science professor at New York’s Fordham University, said the tone for the debate was set before it even started, with Trump holding a news conference with three women who accused former President Bill Clinton of sexual harassment and even rape, accusations that have never brought any criminal charges. “It’s just a new low in American politics and just set a tone of shock and awe for a lot of journalists and scholars,� she said.

The latest bombshell about Trump, via the “Access Hollywood� recording from 2005 in which the businessman boasted of groping women, has spurred many in the Republican’s own party to say they won’t vote for their nominee. But few bigname party members have made the additional jump of saying Clinton will get their vote.

In New Hampshire, former Republican National Committeeman Tom Rath said he can’t bring himself to vote for either party’s nominee and will likely write in either Mitt Romney or John Kasich, the candidates he advised in the last two primaries.

It’s an uncomfortable spot for a lifelong Republican, and he is bracing for things to devolve even further. “Anytime you think it can’t get worse, it gets worse,� he said. “There is no reason to have any hope that the tenor is going to improve or not get worse. If past performance is any indication of future action, this is a race to the bottom right now.�

Tito Marcos, a 30year-old system administrator for a small Denver company, said he’s tired of what he called the drama and the immaturity shown by the major-party candidates. He is a registered independent and is leaning toward voting for a thirdparty candidate, turned off by both Clinton and Trump. “It just seems like a heavyweight wrestling match,� he said. “That’s what it feels like.� ___ Sedensky can be reached at msedensky@ap.org or https://twitter.com/sedensky . ___ Contributing to this report were Associated Press writers Andrew DeMillo in Little Rock, Arkansas; Tamara Lush in St. Petersburg, Florida; Jim Anderson in Denver, Colorado; Holly Ramer in Concord, New Hampshire, and Brady McCombs in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hardman, president and CEO of the Southeast Tourism Society.

Events considered for the STS Top 20 recognition must be at least three years old and have attendance of at least 1,000.

Nomination forms and deadlines are available at SoutheastTourism.org or by calling 770-542-1523.

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“Through this effort again this year, we hope to continue to bring awareness to the issue. Not only has this agency helped develop legislation to help prevent domestic violence, but we have also been a model agency showing others how to implement new regulations such as firearm divestiture for domestic abuse offenders.�

Follow the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office on social media to learn daily facts and statistics on domestic violence throughout the month of October.

For more information about the candlelight vigil, please contact The P.A.C.T. Place at (985) 532-4390.

Purple Heart recipient to speak at American Legion 3rd Dist. Fall Conference

The American Legion Mighty 3rd District and Houma’s Lennox-Hotard Post 31 will be hosting their District’s fall conference Oct. 21 – 23.

The conference will be held at the Quality Inn in Houma, and all activities are open to all American Legion members and Veterans.

The weekend will include a memorial for veterans and culminate with the Keynote speaker Retired Sergeant and Purple Heart recipient, Rick Yarosh of New York.

In June of 2004, Rick entered the Army. Four months later he graduated from Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky as a U. S. Calvary Scout. After graduation he was sent to Fort Hood, Texas for further training in operating and gunning a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

In December of 2005 Rick was deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Baghdad, Iraq.

On September 1, 2006, Rick was part of a routine military mission in the Abu Ghraib region of Iraq. While on the mission, the Bradley

was hit with an IED and the vehicle was engulfed in Sgt. Rick Yarosh f l a m e s .

Within 40 hours after the explosion, Rick and his two comrades arrived at the military burn unit at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Sergeant Luis Montes, who was the commander of the Bradley, passed away on Sept. 7.

Now retired from the Army, Rick gives inspirational talks to anyone who would like to hear his story, which, although tragic in parts, is not a story of tragedy. It is one of being able to get through anything with a positive attitude. Most importantly, Rick can honestly say he is happier than he has ever been in his entire life.

If you are interested in attending the conference and learning more about the American Legion contact M. Lee Shaffer at Lshaffers@aol.com or 985-804-2265. Also, find more information, conference registration forms, and schedule of events at www.lalegion31.org.

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Aside from the plethora of food choices and numerous carnival rides and games, there are folk-life demonstrations including crackling or “graton� making, Cajun cooking, decoy carving and other demonstrations, Les Artistes du Bayou Art Guild Art Show and Exhibit and an old fashioned carnival midway including rides and games! The French Food Festival has something for everyone to enjoy year after year.

Bring your chair, spend the weekend! Live music all weekend long is sure to have a favorite of yours, Waylon Thibodeaux, Amanda Shaw, Ross Grisham, Aaron Foret, Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition, Clustafunk’d and more!

Free parking and admission to all guests is a definite plus! “The Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Festival and Event list is an excellent guide for the Southeast’s visitors and residents. Events selected represent the best, and often most unique, activities in our region,� said Bill

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Tie-Breaker Games: Southern Miss: LSU:

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CONTEST RULES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Southern Miss vs LSU

Mitch’s F Fe eed, Gardenware & Gifftts

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Cut Off, LA

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DIY Ants & Mosquito Control!

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Ohio State vs Wisconsin

Iowa State vs Texas

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We repair & supply parts for all makes & models!

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West Virginia vs Texas Tech

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Minnesota vs Maryland

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Alabama vs Tennessee

Iowa vs Purdue

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USC vs Arizona

Nebraska vs Indiana

North Carolina vs Miami

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Memphis vs Tulane

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UCLA vs Washington State

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Pittsburgh vs Virginia

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Stanford vs Notre Dame

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Insurance and Financial Services

Office: (985) 632-6049 Fax: (985) 632-6050

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Restaurant

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Carolina Panthers vs N.O. Saints

Dallas Cowboys vs G.B. Packers

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Baltimore Ravens vs N.Y. Giants

Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Chicago Bears

Philly Eagles vs Washington Redskins

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale, Rent or Lease: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath. Info, call (985) 258-3507. _________________ House For Sale: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 105 West 72nd Street, Cut Off. Asking $90,000. Contact Randy at 985791-1308. _________________ House For Sale: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, dining room, utility room, 2 sheds, single carport, and new sewer plant. 1431 sq. ft.

North of Intracoastal on LA 1 at 144 Willow D Street, Larose (behind Elaine’s Sno-ball stand). Call 985-6911912 if interested. _________________ House to be moved or torn down for materials. Call 985-6378198 or 985-258-5775. _________________ Lease Purchase Option: Victorian 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in Larose on LA.1 (quiet neighborhood).

Asking $128,000. For details call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________

House For Sale: Immaculate, move-in ready, totally renovated 2BR, 2 full baths, extra large master BR with master bath, tiled walk-in shower, ceramic and hardwood throughout, carport and storage, SS Appliances, Laundry with W/D. 145 E. 69th Place. 985-2580465. _________________ House For Sale: with bayou side property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office, 2 car garage.

1750 sq.ft.; huge, partially fenced yard, 125’x288’; 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. House for Sale: Kitchen and dining room together, living room, shed, carport, 22kw Generac generator. 122 West 177th St., Galliano. $60,000. 985637-9769. _________________

BUSINESSES

6 Room Office Building For Rent: Hwy 1 on bayouside in Cut Off. 14899 West Main. $520/month includes water bill. 985-7723258 or 985-4130791. _________________

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

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

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________ Office For Sale: Owner financing or lease. For pictures e m a i l : M 1 T 2 M 3 @ gmail.com. Call 985696-3132. _________________

LAND

Reduced! Land For Sale: Must Sale!

100x619. 1.4 acres, down West 164th St., Galliano. Last section in back, borders and access to canal. Great for investment, crawfish pond, etc. Undeveloped and unrestricted. Asking $20,000. Call 985696-7912. _________________

FOR RENT

A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $600/mth., $500 security deposit.

Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $650/ rent and $650/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________

The entire newspaper is available online at www.TLGnewspaper.com

Human Resources Director

Lafourche Parish Government EOE / ADA Thibodaux, LA 70301 We are seeking candidates ffoor the role of Human Resources Director to lead the H.R. department functions for Laffoourche Parish Government in Thibodaux, LA. The fo H.R. Director provides a range of support services and solutions to the Administration plus various entities that partner with Laffoourche Parish Government. The Human Resources Director will be responsible for leading the H.R. team to align resources to meet the needs of Laffoourche Parish Government’s developing and implementing policy. The Director will have oversight of employee benefit plans, compensation, organizational development and other H.R. programs such as risk management. The candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years of local or state government experience in a leadership role with an acute understanding of Human Services Systems. This includes but is not limited to Health Benefit Exchanges, risk management, and operational software systems such as MUNIS that support human services programs. In conjunction with working on behalf of the Parish Administration, the candidate should have three (3) years of experience with policies and procedures of Civil Service at the local government level. This includes supporting proactive talent management strategies and procedures for hiring, onboarding, and compliance unique to government entities.

Recommended requirements include: • Minimum of 5 years’ experience specific to government • Experience with developing and implementing employee benefit/compensation/ worker ’s compensation and other insurance programs • Experience with government contracts in multiple states • Experience with developing and implementing Online human services program applications • Experience with developing and implementing talent management strategies • B.S. Degree in Human Resource Management, or related field • Masters of Human Resources Degree Job T Ty ype: Full-time Recommended education: • Bachelor ’s and Master ’s Recommended experience: • Human Resources: Five or more years specific to government Required license or certification: • SPHR Preferred

Deadline to apply is October 31, 2016

Applicants should email their resume to: cantrellejb@lafourchegov.org or mail to James B. Cantrelle, Parish President 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301

For Rent: 1 large bedroom apt; partly furnished; no pets; no washer/ dryer and no connection; $440/ month; $300/deposit.

Call 632-3060 or 6774703. _________________

Clean 2BR Apt. for Rent: All utilities paid. $500/mo. Couple or single only. 985-2587735 _________________

For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer.

Water is included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/ month; $500/deposit.

FMI: Call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $800/month; $500/ deposit. ALSO Apt For Rent 1 bedroom. $500/month; $500/deposit. Accept Section 8. 696-4785 or 2911146. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $950/deposit and $950/month. Wood floors; appliances furnished; yard is 100x200. Call (985) 665-1508. No smoking/ no pets. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath. 163 West 124th St. Appliances, grass cut, great neighborhood. $700/month and $700/deposit.

Call John at 985-6918313. _________________ Taking applications for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath house in Lockport.

Section 8 vouchers welcomed.

Newly remodeled; central air/ heat; lots of storage space; fenced in yard. 985746-5560. _________________ FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth.

Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week.

Utility included in rent.Store on site.

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

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

De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor.

108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apt. Apt. #1 is available for $625/month and a $600 damage deposit.

No pets. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person); $600/month; $300/ damage deposit. All utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose; 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, in Cut Off; furnished; spacious; background checks; no pets; no smoking inside; quiet neighborhood; $675/ month, $675/ deposit; 985475-7272 or 985-6377273 _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep.

Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. Home for Rent: next door to Lady of the Sea Hospital. $700/mo. rent with $500/dep. 985677-0915. _________________ Apartment for rent in Cut Off. 2bd., 1ba.

Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard, cemented parking. Very quiet and secure. No pets.

For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________ 2BR Mobile Home for Rent: partially furnished, washer / dryer hook up, water paid, no pets, private yard, $595/mo and $400/dep. 985-6322158 or 985-5336212. _________________ House for Rent: 2bd., 1ba. Located at 111 West 159th St. in Galliano. $700/mo. $400/dep. Appliances included. Quiet neighborhood. Utility shed included. Call 985475-7763 or 985-6377763 for more information. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; utilities paid; Cut Off area; $550/month; $550/ deposit. 691-7078. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; covered carport; 140 West 165th Street; $800/deposit; $900/ month rent. Call for appt. 985-870-4194. _________________ For Rent: Now accepting applications for a 2 bedroom mobile home. Contact Tommy at 985-6374133. _________________

Sales Person!

looking for an experienced Excellent commission pay plan, hospitalization, 401K and vacation are available to the right individual

Please apply in person, ask for Corey Boudreaux or email resume to corey.boudreaux@lafourchemotors.com 5878 HWY 1, Lockport • 985-532-5547

MLS 122464: This newly renovvated 2BR, 2ba cottage boasts 1,885 2ba.

1 885 total sqqftft of space and sits on an 80’ x 221’ lot. It includes a two-car carport and a storage shed, has central A/C and heat, a window unit u and an attic fa fan. It’s priced to sell at $139,800!

Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

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

Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/ deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home; completely renovated; additional office/ bedroom; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; Ready to move in; $1,200/ month; $850/ deposit.

985-6936533/ 985-728-2620 FMI. _________________

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

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

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

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

985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ For Rent: 2 Bedroom, 2 bath House, Galliano/ Cut Off area. $650 a month; $650 damage deposit. NO TEXTING. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936, leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; fully furnished; washer/ dryer; central A/C and heat; covered carport.

Located in Cut Off. No smoking inside/ no pets. $800/ month; $500/ deposit. Utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet neighborhood located on LA 1 in Cut Off; fenced yard plus offset den; patio; carport. $1200/month.

Call Diane at 985691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Reduced! For Rent: newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath brick house in Galliano offering new appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer.

Water included. $950/month; $950 /deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-4542. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 .5 bath in Larose on LA-1. $950/month.

Call Diane at 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; remodeled; stove, fridge, washer/ dryer; Cut Off; FMI Call 985665-7621. _________________ House For Rent: 2 big bedrooms; big bath; 139 North 2nd St., near GMUE School; carport with large shed; small yard; quiet neighborhood; $800/rent; $800/deposit.

Call 677-6255. _________________ Cabana For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1.5 bath; private neighborhood; double carport; all utilities paid, includes cable; $900/month; $600/deposit.

Call 677-6255. _________________

MERCHANDISE

For Sale: 2 burial plots located at Oak Grove Walk Cemetery. Across the street from Community Bible Church.

Asking $5,000. If interested, call 985-637-7097. _________________

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2911329 for more information. _________________ For Sale: 2011 Gravely Mower; runs good 52” bed; Paid $7,000, asking $2,000. Double Axle open Trailer 2006, 16 x 6 ½ wide; $1,000; Can be seen at 140 West 58th St. Phone (985) 696-1575 or (985) 696-3965. _________________ Plaisance Meat Market has grass fed calves for sale. Call 985-696-4203 for more information. _________________ Succession Sale: 2005 Toyota 4 Runner, $9,000; 1991 19’ Champion Bass Boat and 2000 aluminum trailer, $3,000; 1988 21’ homemade aluminum outboard boat with aluminum trailer and 150 Mercury motor, $7,000; 16’ utility trailer, $600; 2 properties to sell as one: located at 151 and 159 East 85th Street, $50,000; For more info, call 985790-0206. _________________ Mud Boat Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Prodrive. 243 hrs, manual reverse. $2,000. 985258-9819. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Huge Yard Sale: 552 Hamilton St (T-Bois) Hwy 308, Larose; next to Truck Stop) Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, October 13 from 7am to 4pm. 6 bunk mattresses; 6 dining chairs; material remnants; beddings; house décor; Christmas décor; homemade Santa sled; kitchen ware; clothes; shoes; lots of items. _________________ Multi Family Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15 from 7am to 3pm at 263 Leblanc Drive, Lockport. On LA 1 across bayou from Bollinger. _________________ Indoor Garage Sale: Thursday and Sunday from 7am to 3pm. jewelry; Christmas decorations; lots of clothes; rims; tires; and much more. 15392 Hwy 3235, Cut Off (across from Golden Motors). _________________ Carport and Craft Sale: October 12 and 13, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 5pm at 173 West 45th Street. Clothes; pots; some furniture; toys; movies; knick knacks and more; painted bar stools; smokers pots; toddler rockers; hosepipe holders; children rocking horses; swings; washing machine, $20, needs to be fixed; 2 Good-Year tires, $50 each, size P225/60R16. _________________ Garage Sale: 122 FIR Street, 3rd house on right, Raceland (located behind the Rouses shopping center). October 15 from 7am to 12pm.

Youth Halloween costumes, clothing and lots of goodies. _________________

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Garage Sale: Saturday, October 15 from 8am to 4pm at 165 West 111th Street, Cut Off. Baby bed, high chair, garden tiller, gas dryer, clothing, lots of misc. _________________ 2 Family Garage Sale: Thursday, October 13 from 7am to 12 noon at 214 West 9th St., Larose. Lots of clothes, boy, girl and adults; a little of everything. _________________ 3 Family Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, October 13 and 14 at 359 Leblanc Drive, Lockport, LA. Hwy 1 across bayou from Bollinger Shipyard. _________________ Huge Garage Sale: 141 West 147th Street; Thursday and Friday from 7am to 2pm. Lots of everything; sofa set; household items; toys; girls clothes, size 10/12; womens clothes, sm/md; mens clothes, lg. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place, from 9am to 4pm on October 13, 14, 15. We would like to invite you to our garage sale.

We have new items at 75% off retail pricing.

We are putting out the Fall/Winter clothing.

Now to Christmas, if you buy $100 or more you will receive at 10% discount on your total purchase. We have everything you can imagine. _________________ Benefit Garage Sale: Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14 from 8:30 am to 1 pm at 240 Willow D Street (north on Intracoastal; 2 street over from GoBears) Lots of girls name brand clothes, shoes and toys, baby furniture, new and used items, household items. Too much to list! _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, Oct. 13 and 14 from 8 am til at 641 Cypress Street in Raceland (behind St. Anne, at end of street). _________________

HELP WANTED

Doerle Food Service in Port Fourchon, LA is currently looking for: Class A CDL Delivery Drivers (with clean driving record).

Fast paced, physical environment and home everyday. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health, dental, life insurance, 401(k), and potential driver safety bonus. Applications may be completed online at www.doerlefoods.com or you may apply in person at our Fourchon facility: 505 NJ Theriot Rd., Fourchon, LA 70357, Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. _________________ SBL Construction hiring CDL certified driver with a clean driving record. Must pass drug screen and physical. Call 985665-1220 FMI. _________________

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

10628 Hwy 1 Lockport, LA 70374

Now Accepting Resumes

Production Operators A, B & Leads Home at night, 7&7 Sch hedule Excellent benefits pacckage

You may apply in the follow wing ways: Fax: 985-532-258 80 Email:pioneer@pioneerp prod.net or apply in person at the Lockpport offffice.

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com The Lafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record and be able to life at least 40 lbs. Please call 985532-0457 for more inf o r m a t i o n .

Applications may be picked up at 4876 Highway 1, Raceland.

E.O.E. Deadline to apply for the position is Monday, October 17, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area.

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

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

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

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions.

Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985693-4316. _________________ Need Income? Looking for Tupperware consultants, flexible hours. Part/time or full/time. Earn money your first week. Earn bonuses, free Tupperware. Save on personal purchases.

Start your Tupperware business today.

Terry (985) 872-5051. _________________ SBL Construction hiring a dependable Foreman / Excavator, Crane, Bulldozer Operator. Must be able to pass drug screening, physical, have own transportation. Call 985-6651220 FMI. _________________ Salon Thairapy is looking for a full time hairdresser. Booth renter. Call Michelle Lefort at 985-6375151 for more information. _________________ OEG Offshore now accepting applications for Yardhands.

Apply in person at 610 A.O. Rapellet Rd. Golden Meadow/ Port Fourchon, LA. NO PHONE CALLS. _________________ OEG Offshore now accepting applications for Yardhands.

Apply in person at 610 A.O. Rapellet Rd. Golden Meadow/ Port Fourchon, LA. NO PHONE CALLS. _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced hairstylist, nail technician, and/or message therapist.

FMI call Rosalyn Chiasson at 696-4540 or 532-2305. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC Kenny Robichaux Specializing in remodeling, additions, sheds, wooden fences, interior and exterior painting, metal and shingle roofing, etc. Call us for any of your needs at 985-693-3332 or 985-804-0297. _________________

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 email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Need a babysitter?

Reliable, dependable babysitter has openings for up to 4 children. Call Lee at 985-696-1984. _________________

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

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

NOTICES

Reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for stealing a Honda 450 dirt bike, red and white, on Sunday. October 2 from area near Galjours Bakery. Contact Ryan at 985-6771117 or Becky at 985-677-0848. _________________ 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. _________________

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NOTICES CONT.

Storage Confiscation and Disposal: Larose Mini Storage, 12040 Highway 1, Larose, LA 70373.

Storage #5: Chantelle Rivet, personal items.

Storage #11 and #70, Ronald Helmer, Jr., personal items. Storage #53, Jake Boudoin, personal items. Storage #61 and #62, Martin Smith, personal items. Storage #78, Geraldine Dardar, personal items. Storage #80, Robert Ougel, personal items. Storage #82, Patricia Labouef, personal items. Storage #121, Anothony Mauldin, personal items. Please contact Larose Mini Storage, 693-3609, for immediate balance payment.

If no contact, units will be confiscated by October 21, 2016. At that time your contents will be donated to charity or disposed of. _________________

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted. Also, do not dump items into the bayou behind The Gazette’s property. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory of

MARY ANN DUFRENE

Sunrise: 10/13/1942 Sunset: 8/24/2008 Happy Heavenly Birthday, Mom. We love and miss you!

Love, Your family ___________

In Memory of

JAMES J. SIMONEAUX on his birthday

Sunrise: 5/4/1933 Sunset: 10/12/1997 If we could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true, we’d pray to God with all our hearts, for yesterday and you.

A thousand words can’t bring you back, we know because we’ve tried; neither will a thousand tears, we know because we’ve cried.

You left behind our broken hearts and happy memories, too; but, we never wanted memories, we only wanted you.

Loving and missing you, Your family ___________

ROY GUIDRY

REV. NOLAN SMITH, SR.

The Reverend Nolan Smith Sr. 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland passed away on October 8, 2016. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 13, from 9 until 10 a.m. ONLY, with a one hour memorial service from 10 until 11 a.m. at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cutoff, LA. Then, a motorcade will procede to Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland for funeral services at 12 Noon. Burial will take place in church cemetery.

Minister Samuel Triplett and Reverend Dr. Louis Clark will be officiating the services.

Pastor Smith, is survived by his devoted Wife, Mrs. Mary Ann P. Smith; one son, Nolan Smith Jr and wife Jeronica; two daughters, Anita S. Taplin and Crissy M. Smith; one brother, Howard Smith Sr.; two sisters, Gladys S. Triggs, Bernice S. Marts and husband, Clarence; and one granddaughter, Jerrilyn Smith.

Pastor Smith, is preceded in death by his parents, Elnora and Alvin Smith; one brother, Albert Smith Sr.; grandparents, Bertha and Louis Smith, Benjamin and Frances Reado; son-in-law, Roosevelt Taplin; one brother in law, Warner Triggs; and one sister in law, Mary C . Smith.

Pastor Smith was a faithful shepherd and pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Larose for 43 years, and the Third Zion Baptist Church of Raceland for 32 years.

He was a retired bus driver for the Lafourche Parish School District and is well remembered as a mentor for many young ministers and young people. He served as a Chairman of Communication and Evangelism for the Fifth District of the Louisiana Southern Baptist Convention, was an active member of the Louisiana Southern Baptist

State Convention, and the National Southern Baptist Convention, (USA Inc.) He has also served as a member of: the Lafourche Parish Advisory Board Committee for Senior Citizens, Advisory Board of Bayou Home Health Care, Lafourche Parish Red Cross, Lafourche Parish Home Rule Charter Commission, Lafourche Parish Indigent Defender Board, Advisory Board on Teenage Pregnancy at Nicholls State University, Advisory Board on Athlete and Home Economics at Nicholls State University, Special Task Force for Lafourche Parish School Board, The Hand Book Commission of Lafourche Parish School Board, and was an Honorary member of Secretary of State of LA appointed by Commissioner James H. Brown. Other community service includes former Board Memberships for the Lafourche Parish Recreational Board for the Raceland Area, and the North Lafourche Parish Levee District.

He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening as hobbies. He touched many lives and will be sadly missed. _________________

DUANE BRUNET

Duane Anthony Brunet, age 48, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, October 7. Duane is originally from Cut Off, Louisiana and graduated from South Lafourche High School and went on to earn a Masters in Business Administration from Louisiana State University. Duane worked as a Financial Analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Duane is known for his warm and fun loving personality. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved LSU football, traveling, reading and photography.

Duane is survived by his wife, Amy Azar Brunet; his parents, Elton and Ena Brunet; his daughters, Katherine “Katie” and Allison “Allie”; his sisters, Monique Pitre and husband Jody and Cherise Swander and husband Stephen; his brother, Ron Brunet and wife Desiree; his nieces, Camille Azar, Caroline Azar, Ashlyn Smeltzer, Cortni Melancon and husband Greg, Caroline Pitre, Camille Swander, Ellen Azar, Lucy Brunet, and one great niece, Madelyn Melancon; his nephews, Gavin Pitre, Grant Pitre, Beau Azar, Thomas Azar, Stephen David Swander, Landon Brunet and Lincoln Brunet; his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Azar; and his other in laws, Jay and Lisa Smeltzer, George and Debbie Azar, Jonathan and Tamara Azar.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Levy and Bella Brunet, Sidney and Ethel Adams and his father-in-law, George Azar, Jr..

Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Visitation resumed on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 15617 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. ___________________

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“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin The Recording Session

OBITUARIES

Roy J. Guidry, 63, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, passed away on Sunday, October 9. Visitation was held at SamartMothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Tuesday, October 11 from 5 until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 12 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano from 9 until 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the church, Wednesday, starting at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

Roy is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Antoinette “Cynthia” Naquin Guidry; son, Toby J. Guidry (Denise); 5 grandchildren, Alex, Joby, Maddi, Dannon, Jereck; sisters, Estella “Stella” Griffin, Yvonne Bible; uncle, Uyless Guidry (Margie); cousin, Wayne Melancon and other numerous family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gustave Guidry Jr.; mother, Eva Lombas Guidry and brothers-in-law, Daniel Griffin Jr. and Henry Bible.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

We had to record 12 Cajun numbers for a Vin Bruce vinyl LP, all songs we knew so I thought it would be a walk in the park.

Wrong!

There was no fiddle player anywhere in our area capable of such a task, so Wilbur Robichaux came to mind. He once played with the Southern Playboys, a top country band from Houma in the 40’s/early 50’s, now long disbanded.

(Thanks to Mrs. Patricia Coffman, widow of the band’s leader Bobby Coffman, I have pictures and information allowing me to write a very interesting column about the band’s history soon.)

Wilbur was a good fiddler who now ran a bar in Houma and since Vin and I did not need a GPS to find a bar we were off to Houma.

Three old friends met again and enjoyed a nostalgic reunion. He agreed to do the session so we were off to the races, gathering the musicians and setting the date with Roy Vicknair.

We met the next evening and again Roy moved mikes and drums and musicians around and ran sound checks and finally said “Big Mamou, take 1”.

A few hours into the session we realized there were problems. Wilbur was a good fiddle player but Cajun music was not his

bag, and after an all-night session, only two songs had been recorded.

We were all exhausted and called it quits at 1 a.m.

Vin and I retired to Orleans Theriot’s bar which was next door and over a drink, Vin said, “This is not going to work but I have a friend in Lafayette, bar owner, (there’s that word again), Woodly Comeaux, who is a personal friend of Doc Guidry. He’ll get Doc for us.”

I refer to bars for laughs now and then, but we didn’t drink excessively or any more than other musicians. Of course we didn’t drink any less either!

Doc Guidry, even more so than Vin, was a legendary Cajun who had played fiddle for Jimmie Davis in his two successful campaigns for Governor, a Decca recording artist on his own and a Governorcommissioned A.T.F. agent, (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm).

So I told Vin sarcastically, “Sure, and I’ll call Ernest Tubb and ask him to send us Billy Byrd, his guitar player.”

“No kidding, Woodly will do this for me,” he said.

So we pooled our quarters and he got on the phone and called his friend.

Within 20 minutes he called back.

“It’s all set, when do you want him?” Woodly asked Vin. “Sunday evening,” Vin

Galliano man charged with sexual battery of family members nearly 30 years ago Howard Peyton, 52, of Galliano was arrested on

Arrest reports

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

OCTOBER 6, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dwayne Lee, 26, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

William Caldwell, 55, Raceland.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Chas Ingram, 36, Raceland.

Contempt of court.

Deke Bonvillain, 42, Cut Off. Cruelty to juveniles with force or violence.

Deandre Willis, 18, Raceland.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Thibodaux Police Department OCTOBER 7, 2016 Golden Meadow Police Department Crystal Benoit, 34, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Lockport Police Department Windy Chavez, 41, Lockport.

Domestic abuse battery.

OCTOBER 8, 2016 Golden Meadow Police Department Cherise Thibodaux, 27, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (4 cts).

OCTOBER 9, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jaire Folse, 34, Raceland. Violation of probation/ parole.

Jesse Vegas, 22, Galliano. Violation of probation/ parole.

Friday, October 7.

Peyton is charged with committing sexual battery on two family members Howard nearly 30 Peyton years ago.

Juvenile detectives were contacted by a woman stating she had been victimized by Peyton when she was a child. Through investigation, juvenile detectives learned Peyton allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with two female family members at some point during the late 1980s to the early 1990s when both victims were under the age of 13. As part of the investigation, detectives made contact with Peyton, and during questioning, he admitted to his involvement in the incidents.

On Friday, October 7, Peyton was arrested and booked with two counts of Sexual Battery (Forcible Fondling). He was subsequently released Friday evening after posting $100,000 bond.

answered. He hung up and told me with a smile DONE! Back at the bar, Orleans poured us another drink, we toasted, and not quiet believing what had just happened, called it a night. Ahem! Morning, that is.

At home, Dot, Mike and Perry (Lisa was yet to come) were sound asleep, so I sneaked in, dropped into bed fully clothed and fell asleep.

The story continues next week, but now, here’s another humorous moment with my friend Vin. It was 1951 and his first Columbia record “Dans La Louisanne” was making waves and Fabregas Music Store in Houma called him to make a personal appearance to promote it.

It was well advertised and quiet a big crowd was there. Remember that VIN was the first South Louisiana artist to get a major label recording com-

pany contract since the 1930’s. Jimmie Davis was from North Louisiana.

Vin called, “Lee I got to make a personal appearance in Houma and I ain’t going alone, come with me.”

So I met him and off we went. There was a line buying his record and a young, pretty girl handed him her autograph book and a pen.

“What do I do?” he asked.

I realized he had never signed an autograph before so I whispered back “just sign yours truly” which he did and was handing her back her book when I interceded and said “Vin, sign your name, too.”

He just said “Oh!” and signed that one and many more that day and for years after that.

Next week, enter Doc Guidry.

Bye now!

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

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.

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The woman said, “Father, I have committed the

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Public notice

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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

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

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

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

10/12/16

Public notice

The Town of Grand Isle will hold a public auction of some Town used surplus/junk vehicles on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Isle Town Hall located on 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, Louisiana. The vehicles up for auction are as follows: 1. 2006 FORD F-250 4X4 VIN #1FTSW21PX7EB00537 2. 2002 FORD EXPLORER VIN #1FMZU73K032A10931 3. 2007 DODGE DURANAGO VIN #1D8HD48K48F102285 4. 2004 FORD CROWN VIC VIN #2FAFP71W04X166405 5. 2006 DODGE DURANGO VIN #1D4HB38N66F176221 (SCRAP) 6. 2008 DODGE DURANGO VIN #1D4HB38N98F115383 (SCRAP) Any further information needed you can contact Ray Santiny at the Grand Isle Town Hall on Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m.

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Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order

by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Clifford Santiny, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker ABSENT: Police Chief Laine Landry Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Besson and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the September 13, 2016 town meeting as written.

Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed upon to table the following proposed ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance allowing golf carts on the Grand Isle Beach and setting regulations for the types and operation of Golf Carts.

The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Besson: ORDINANCE NO. 948 An ordinance establishing that the Town of Grand Isle, Louisiana authorizes the assessment of a collection fee on debts, accounts receivable, costs, fines and fees turned over to a collection agency.

WHEREAS, the Town Council recognize that there are certain debts and accounts on which the Town of Grand Isle has been unable to collect funds due; and WHEREAS, the Town Council recognize that there are certain fines, costs and fees ordered by the Town of Grand Isle Court which remain outstanding; and WHEREAS, the Town Council recognize that as the governing authority for the town of Grand Isle, there exists a duty to exercise due diligence in collecting public funds; and WHEREAS, the Town of Grand Isle recognize that the Town of Grand Isle is authorized by state law to contract with a collection agency for the collection of one or more of the following items: 1. Debts and accounts receivable including, but not limited to, unpaid fees, penalties, interest and other sums due the municipality, as applicable; or 2. Court penalties, costs, fines and fees in cases in municipal court in which the accused has failed to appear or otherwise failed to satisfy a monetary obligation ordered by the court.

WHEREAS, the Town Council recognize that a collection fee will be required to obtain the services of a collection agency to collect these sums, and the Town Council desires to assess such a fee; and WHEREAS, in case any one or

more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of said ordinance, but the same shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions has not been contained therein. Any constitutional or statutory provisions enacted after the date of this ordinance which validate or make legal any provisions thereof shall be deemed to apply hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: The Town of Grand Isle hereby assesses a collection fee in an amount not to exceed twenty percent (25%) of the delinquent municipal debt when the Town of Grand Isle has entered into a contract with a collection agency for collection of the above listed items. This fee will be added to all sums submitted to the collection agency regardless of age.

SECTION II: That if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

SECTION III: That all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Besson, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This ordinance was declared adopted this 27th day of September, 2016 and becomes effective on said date.

A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the regular meeting of October 11, 2016 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance amending Section 90-10 of the Grand Isle Code of Ordinances relating to motor vehicle and traffic regulation fines.

The Police report was read by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr.: For the period of September 13-26, 2016 there were 133 call outs; 6 arrest; 74 traffic stops; 42 traffic citations issued; 15 EMS runs and 2 fires; Fines collected for the period totaled $2,671.50; fines collected year to date totaled $16,684.00.

A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to appropriate an extra $3,500.00 for police uniforms.

Joe Chauvin with GIS Engineering was recognized and reported on the status of the East End Hurricane Protection Levee Rehabilitation. To date 3,300 cubic yards of sand has been lost. He also reported that he spoke to Kevin Pigg with GOSHEP about the repairs to the town hall and that 95% of the paper work has been completed to make the hurricane damage repairs. He then stated that the Contractor for the Hurricane Protection Levee repairs needed to be paid as soon as possible.

A motion was made by Council Member Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Besson and unanimously agreed upon to pay Bertucci Contractors upon confirmation that the town would be reimbursed.

The following proposed resolution was jointly offered by the Town Council: RESOLUTION NO: 2718 A resolution donating a 2002 Superline Trailer Vin #1E9DE19242A283528 to the Grand Isle Levee Board for the mobilization of heavy equipment necessary for recovery efforts benefitting the citizens by fulfilling the life safety obligations of the Grand Isle Levee Board.

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION 1. That the Council hereby approves the donation of the 2002 Superline Trailer Vin 1E9DE19242A283528.

SECTION 2. That there will be no cost associated with the Act of Donation SECTION 3. That the Mayor of the Town of Grand Isle, or in his absence the Mayor Pro-Tempore, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Besson, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 27th day of September, 2016.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to issue a letter of no objection to Larry Barnett for the construction of a bulkhead on his property located at 1061 highway 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358 as per a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald, Land Surveyor, Inc. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve employee benefits eligibility for town employees Alex Richoux, Joshua Legg and Ralph Creel.

Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Requested the

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Mayor to set up a meeting with Jefferson Parish Councilman Rickey Templet to discuss mosquito control options through Jefferson Parish.

Council Member Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Requested the Council approve some tree trimming at the home on 118 Adam Lane, only the limbs touching the trailer. The request was unanimously approved on a motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Barthelemy Mayor’s report: 1. Reported that there was a meeting today concerning the Jefferson Parish Restoration Act Funds but was asked by Councilman Templet not to attend as he would represent the town at the meeting. These funds are only to be used for coastal restoration. 2, Reported that he was a

key speaker at the Louisiana Municipal Association Secretaries Association to discuss problems throughout the state.

3. Thanked the Boy’s Scout for their beach sweep project conducted on the island this past week. 4. Met with Senator Alario to discuss the town’s capitol outlay request. 5. Urged everyone to be careful as school is now in session – please obey the school zone.

Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Besson and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town Clerk

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board

Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Ambulance Service District No. 1

1

Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of the district

Commission for Women

4

Lafourche Parish Resident

Communications District

1

Qualified voter and resident from the south region of the parish

Drainage District No. 6

1

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

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

4

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

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

1

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

Fire Protection District No. 8-C

1

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

Fire Protection District No. 9

2

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

Head Start Policy Council

1

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

Heroes Monument Commission

1

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

Heroes Monument Commission

2

Heroes Monument Commission

1

Recreation District No. 1

5

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 1 district

Recreation District No. 11

3

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 11 district

Recreation District No. 8

5

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 8 district

Sewerage District No. 1

3

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

Sewerage District No. 7

1

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 7 district

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

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

South Lafourche Beachfront Development District

1

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

Tourist Commission

1

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11

Water District No. 1

1

Resident from the South region of the parish

Water District No. 1

1

Resident from the Central region of the parish

Fireman that has served for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10 Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

The deadline for these positions will be Thursday, October 20, 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.