Wednesday, November 19, 2014 The Lafourche Gazette

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South Lafourche Levee District sets priorities for 2015

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The South Lafourche Levee District held a special public meeting on October 21st to discuss its priorities for 2015.

With about fifty percent of the levee system underongoing improvement and a 2015 budget mostly dedicated to those projects, SLLD’s priority list for next year includes a $4 million request to State Capital Outlay to hopefully fund its primary goal—elevation of section “A East”.

“A East” is the section of the levee system between the Leon Theriot Locks and the Yankee Canal in east Golden Meadow.

SLLD’s priority list also includes the completion of the floodwall in Larose along the Intracoastal Waterway, as well as improvements to Hwy. 1, at the south end of the levee system, and Hwy. 24 to the north.

See SLLD Page 6-A

Oil price drop creates havoc in state budget MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal will need to slash state spending to keep this year’s $25 billion budget balanced, as plummeting oil prices that are helping drivers at the gas pump have hammered Louisiana’s revenue.

See Budget Page 6-A

MEETINGS THURSDAY, NOV. 20

VETERANS MEMORIAL DISTRICT / WARD 10 5:00 p.m.

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Nona Mullican checks out the jewelry at Lady of the Sea Hospital’s ‘Masquerade’ Jewelry Sale Monday in the hospital’s Learning Center. Everything sold for only $5 with proceeds benefiting the Adult Volunteer Program at the hospital Ochsner / St. Anne will also host a $5 jewelry and accessories sale on Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25 in the hospital’s Administration Hall. This sale will benefit the hospital’s Ladies Auxiliary.

Can low oil prices be good for the environment?

JONATHAN FAHEY AP Energy Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Deepwater drilling rigs are sitting idle. Fracking plans are being scaled back.

Enormous new projects to squeeze oil out of the tar sands of Canada are being shelved.

Maybe low oil prices aren’t so bad for the environment after all.

The global price of oil has plummeted 31 percent in just five months, a steep and surprising drop after a four-year period of prices near or above $100 a barrel.

Not long ago a drop of that magnitude would have hit the environmental community like a gutpunch. The lower the price of fossil fuels, the argument went, the less incentive there would be to develop and use cleaner alternatives like batteries or advanced biofuels.

But at around $75 a barrel, the price is high

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Dr. Jody Plaisance and Physician Assistant Jill LeBoeuf are the on-site health care providers who assist with occupational health needs as well as regular doctor’s office type needs at Complete Occupational Health Services in Larose.

enough to keep investments flowing into alternatives, while giving energy companies less reason to pursue expensive and risky oil fields that also pose the greatest threat to the environment.

“Low prices keep the dirty stuff in the ground,” says Ashok Gupta, director of programs at the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Economists and environmentalists caution that if the price goes too low, and stays there, consumption could swell and the search for alternatives could stop. They say a good price range for the environment could be somewhere between $60 and $80.

As oil demand in developing countries began rising in the last decade, drillers struggled to keep up and prices began to rise. It seemed the world might be running out of oil. Investors poured money into advanced biofuels companies and battery-makers betting high oil prices would make it cheaper to drive on plant waste or electricity.

See Low Oil Page 2-A

Voters can begin casting ballots on Saturday, November 22 as the early voting period begins for the December 6 run-off elections.

While early voting runs through November 29, voters will only have the opportunity to cast ballots on four days during the voting period due to the Thanksgiving holidays.

Clerk of Court’s offices in Galliano and Thibodaux will be open for voting on Saturday, November 22 as well as Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 26.

Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Offices will reopen for a final day of voting on Saturday, November 29.

The December ballot will be a short one with only a few races on the ballot.

See Voting Page 6-A

Town of Lockport gearing up for annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Local business owner and community activist Kate Loupe will serve as Grand Marshal for the Town of Lockport’s 2014 Annual Christmas Parade & Kate Loupe Tree Lighting Festivities.

Kate and her husband Kyle are owners of Kyle loupe Electric located in Lockport.

Kate has been extremely active in giving of her time and contributions to the advancement of the community working constantly with town officials, it’s Police Chief, and other civic volunteers to help organize the many community events held each year and See Parade Page 6-A

Complete Occupational Health Services: More than a decade of service

Nearly eleven years ago, Joey Fullilove’s dream of opening an occupational healthcare facility came to fruition. Joey, a radiological technician, recognized that the booming oilfield industry needed a company they could trust and that would make the need for occupational testing a priority.

In December 2003, the doors opened for Complete Occupational Health Services in order to serve businesses in the south and central Lafourche areas. In more than a decade, COHS has completed thousands of work-related exams including physicals, drug and alcohol screenings, and other occupational screenings.

When Joey’s daughter Kayla received her driver’s license, he put her to work in his clinic as well. Kayla attended Nicholls State University receiving her degree in

business management with plans that one day, when her father retired, she would take over the family business.

In October, Joey Fullilove became ill and passed away from surgery-related complications. In the midst of grieving for the man who served as the mortar for not only the family business but for the family, his loved ones were forced to step up and ensure that his dream would not fail.

Joey’s daughter Kayla, who was 23, was pushed into managing the business earlier than she ever expected. Joey’s wife Allison, an educator, spends her afternoons at the office as well ensuring that the wheels of motion continue.

“We lost a tremendous person. He kept us all together.

We have gone through so much these last few months. We were all forced to step up in the hard-

est of times and ensure that my father’s business, his dream, would not fall at the waste side,” Kayla Fullilove says.

Kayla cannot say enough about the 15 employees working at COHS, some of whom have been a part of the company since its inception more than a decade ago.

“Our employees are an extension of our family.

They’ve been through the good times and the struggles. I cannot ask for a more dedicated and loyal staff,” she says.

Customer service is high on the checklist of business practices at Complete Occupational Health Services. When companies call late at night, even at 1 a.m., for urgent medical evaluations COHS makes sure that someone on call, oftentimes Kayla, is made available to be of service.

See COHS Page 6-A

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Color Me Blue 5K registration due Friday

The South Lafourche High School class of 2016 is sponsoring the Color Me Blue 5K run, walk on Saturday, December 6, at the SLHS stadium. Race day registration begins at 8 and race begins at 9 a.m.

Entry fee, if paid by November 21, is $20 and includes a short-sleeved shirt or $25 for a long sleeved shirt. Late entry is $25 and will not include a shirt. All participants must be registered. Children under three are free.

Proceeds will help defray the cost of prom,

scheduled for April 2015.

Forms are available at SLHS. For more information call 632-5721 or email shebert@lafourche.k12.la.us.

Ticket deadline nearing for dinner benefit

The Lockport American Legion Auxiliary Unit #83 will have a spaghetti dinner on Monday, December 1.

The meal will consist of a loaded down plate of homemade Italian meat sauce over fresh cooked spaghetti, vegetable, bread, and desert.

Orders of ten or more will be delivered. Cost is $7 per plate. Advance tickets are available by calling 985532-6786 or 985-532-0445.

All proceeds will be designated to helping veterans in need as well as children who are suffering acute illnesses.

Tickets must be ordered prior to Mon., November 24.

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

We appreciate all of the support and hard work from our volunteers, fair goers, community & staff for our FANTASTIC weekend!

The 41st Annual French Food Festival was a HUGE SUCCESS! We appreciate you and can’t wait until the next time we “See You at the Fair!�

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Lockport Middle to host fundraiser Thurs.

Jewelry sale to take place Nov. 24, 25

Lockport Middle School will host an athletic fundraiser on Thursday, November 20, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the LKMS Gym. The meal will consist of jambalaya, white beans, bread and dessert for $8 per plate.

Tickets are available at the LKMS main office. For more information call 5322597.

A $5 jewelry and accessories sale will be held on Monday, November 24 from 7 a.m. till 5 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 25 from 7 a.m. till 2 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center St. Anne Administration Hall in Raceland.

Proceeds benefit and sponsored by The Ladies Auxiliary.

Cash and credit/debit cards accepted.

The first Santa is Coming to Town family parade and event is set to roll Saturday, November 29 at 4 p.m. in Golden Meadow.

There will be cookie decorating with Santa Claus at Oakridge Park from 1 to 3 p.m. The parade will follow and roll through the town ending at the town hall for dinner and the tree lighting celebration to kickoff the Christmas season.

This is an entire family event with a fee of $20 per person ages 4 and up. The deadline for applications is Monday, November 24.

For more information contact Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.

Early voting for the Dec. 6 Open General/ Congressional Election will be conducted in the Grand Isle Community Center on Monday, November 24 from 10 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m.

Tickets on sale through Mon. for Santa event

Low Oil

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It hasn't happened, despite some headway. Even after years of growth, electric cars accounted for just 0.4 percent of new vehicle sales so far this year, according to Edmunds.com.

Biofuels from plant waste account for even a smaller percentage of the nation's fuel mix.

The high prices instead inspired drillers and investors to pursue oil wherever it might be found no matter the expense. They developed projects in environmentally-sensitive areas or using environmentally-destructive methods.

They developed technology that has unlocked vast resources once thought out of reach. What was once a shortage now looks to be a surplus.

"It was a net negative from a climate perspective," says Andrew Logan, director of oil and gas programs at the environmental group Ceres. "It locked us into long-term dependence on oil."

Scientists say that in order to keep global temperatures from rising to especially dangerous levels, society has to resist pulling up and burning the enormous amounts of oil that companies have found. The world's two biggest emitters, China and the U.S., reached a surprise agreement last week that would work toward that goal, though it remains unclear whether or how the deal will be implemented.

The question now is whether this plunge in prices will help or hurt that effort.

Some say the answer is clear: "There will be more demand (for fossil fuels) and less incentive for alternative technology," says James Stock, an economist who recently served on the Council of Economic Advisers and is now at Harvard University. "In the long run it is unambiguously bad to have low oil prices from an environmental perspective."

With a national average price of gasoline under $3 per gallon for the first time since 2010, people can afford to drive more, and they are buying more large SUVs. With gas nearly 50 cents a gallon cheaper than last year, it will take another 1.5 years of fuel savings to recoup an investment in a more expensive, more fuel-efficient

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Athletes sought for Special Olympics group

Special Olympics Lafourche is looking for athletes to participate in basketball and bowling.

Anyone interested in either of these sports should contact Johnathan Ledet as soon as possible at (985) 227-3173.

Toyota Prius over a Toyota Corolla.

But low oil prices don't always translate to higher demand.

In the U.S., strict fuel economy standards are making cars and trucks more efficient, helping to reduce demand regardless of price. The Energy Department predicted this week that the average price of gasoline would fall 13 percent next year — yet demand would also fall.

In much of the developing world — which is propelling the rising global demand for oil — fuel prices are set by the government, not by markets.

Consumers don't pay less even if the price on the open market falls.

And while low oil prices encourage drivers to use more, they also force oil companies to drill less. The places they cut back first are areas that are risky, like the Arctic or deep offshore, or require lots of energy, like the Canadian tar sands, because they are the most expensive.

The offshore rig-owner Transocean, which owned the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded in 2010 and led to the worst U.S. oil spill, announced special charges of nearly $3 billion last week because demand for its rigs has fallen. Its shares are down 42 percent since June.

The Norwegian oil giant Statoil announced in late September that it would shelve plans to develop a project in Canada that would have produced 40,000 barrels a day of oil for years. The process is energy-intensive and too expensive given oil prices and construction costs.

If oil sands production slows, it could lessen the need to build the Keystone XL pipeline, a project reviled by environmentalists who believe it will further tie the world to what they consider especially dirty oil.

Ceres' Logan says a perfect oil price might be around $70 a barrel, near where it is now. Consumers will still be careful with how much they use, but oil companies might not be willing to go to extreme measures to find new oil.

"It's low enough to make high-carbon oil uneconomic, but not so low that it kills off investments in renewables," he says.

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Lionettes to sponsor Mom’s Day Out Nov. 29

The Golden Meadow Middle School Lionettes will be hosting a “Mom’s Day Out� fundraiser on Saturday, November 29th from 11:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. in the GMMS gym.

Parents will have the opportunity to get out and do some Christmas shopping while Lionettes watch the kids. The cost per child is $25, which includes 2 movies, lunch, and a snack.

For more information please contact Dru Guidry at 985-258-1514.

Cub Scouts collecting coats for needy

Local Cub Scouts are participating in a coat drive named Operation Warm Hug. The organization is collecting gently used, warm clothing items such as coats, hats and mittens for school children grades PreK through 12.

Donations will be ac-

cepted through November 30 and can be given to any Cub Scout member or dropped off Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at The Lafourche Gazette in Larose or Joe’s Septic, Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off. For more information contact Hannah Chiasson at 985-278-2518.

Work Ready program accepting participants

Work Ready U (formerly GED) program is accepting students 18 years of age or older at the Galliano campus, behind the South Lafourche Library on Hwy. 308 in Galliano. Orientation will be held December 1 and 2 and January 5 and 6.

Students that are interested in getting their high school equivalence diploma, substitute teaching certificate, learn to speak and write the English language, or prepare for the paraprofessional test should call 985-632-5177 FMI.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

“In a Small Pond�

It’s the ‘Principal’ of the thing

By Leroy Martin

By 1917, an elementary school had been established in Golden Meadow.

The principal was Arthur Scott with assistant principal Loretta McCabe. (I encounter Mr. Scott in a future column.)

Mr. Scott was drafted in 1918 during World War 1.

Miss McCabe became principal until 1933 when Golden Meadow High School was built.

The principal / classroom teacher was Leonard Miller, a fascinating individual who was to influence his domain far beyond his titled duties.

Miss McCabe became his assistant and her influence still resonated today, but that’s also a future column.

Mr. Miller was a strict disciplinarian, but in 1930s Golden Meadow, you had to

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be! You also had to know a little fisticuff, because many times he had to actually fight with fathers whose children had been reprimanded. (I understood he was pretty good at that too).

He walked tall and straight with a firm stare and a rigid neck, a condition caused, some say, be an old football injury.

By late 1941 to my graduation in 1946, less two years we lived in New Orleans, I was educated, enlightened and punished by this prominent educator, Leonard Miller, Sr. Later in life, I encountered him numerous times at school gatherings and he was always very pleasant and even seemed to like me.

But for the rest of his life, I remained in awe of, but always intimidated by him.

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I was not always as wise and clever as I turned out to be, (read this as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was sometimes pretty stupid and did idiotic thingsâ&#x20AC;?), but after punishment for a few moronic deeds, usually by me copying pages of dictionary, I finally saw the light. I firmly believe that he was partly responsible for whatever worthy part of me that now remains.

Examples: I carved my initials on a new desk. Caught â&#x20AC;Ś punished!

I guess I wanted to be remembered, and I was.

Thirty years later, at a school function, my initials were still there! I quickly left that room with a red face.

A fellow student was carrying a heavy stack of books. I picked one up and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought Lincoln had freed the slaves.â&#x20AC;?

At that moment, turning the corner right behind him was, guess who?

Caught â&#x20AC;Ś punished!

In the bus one morning while on our way to school, a fellow student passed around a lit cigarette and I foolishly took a drag. We were reported. Caught â&#x20AC;Ś punished!

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember who that ratfink, umm, I mean, dutiful bus driver, was, but Mr. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s punishment barred us from riding the bus for a whole week. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recall how I got to school since my parents did not own a car, but I did.

An amazing thing that every student who ever attended Golden Meadow High School knew was that in a school that was built in 1933 and had survived numerous hurricanes, the wood floor auditorium would squeak, even when a mouse crossed it.

However, if you should do a misdeed after having crossed dozens of feet of this floor without making a single sound, right behind you would appear a 180-lb. principal named Mr. Leonard Miller, Sr. Oh, to relive those years again!

Mr. Miller and his wife Alice had two children, Leonard, Jr., who married Gloria Theriot and became an insurance agent, and daughter, also named Alice, who married and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sadly, Alice was murdered there. The murder was solved and resulted in a book and a T.V. movie called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder in Little Rockâ&#x20AC;?.

Leonard (Buddy) Miller, III, affiliated with K.L.E.B. radio, once told me that although her husband was an early suspect, he knew from the beginning that it was not him, as was later proven.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very sad story about a man who left an immortal legacy in a populace where I proudly live and love.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a philosophic gem that popped into my head â&#x20AC;Ś scratch that, I mean borrowed from much better writers â&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No matter how much you accomplish in your life, how many people attending your funeral will be largely dependent on the weatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Bye now!

Joseph Leonard, Chairman of the Board at South Lafourche Bank, announced that Sharon St. Pierre has been named President of South Lafourche Bank.

St. Pierre joined the bank in 1981 and most recently served as Vice President and Compliance Officer. In her new role, she becomes the first female bank president in Lafourche Parish.

She steps into the leadership role, effective December 1, 2014 on the heels of former President Willie Curole, Jr., as he moves into a more consultative role with some lending duties at the bank.

In April, the Louisiana Bankers Association honored Curole for his 45 years of service at South Lafourche Bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working to make this transition as seamless as possible,â&#x20AC;? Curole said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am confident and proud that Sharon will be guiding the direction of this institution in the years ahead.â&#x20AC;?

St. Pierre assumes the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role of guiding the bank and the $168 million in total assets it manages. The bank operates offices in Larose, North Larose, Cut Off, Galliano and Golden Meadow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been instances in other banks where an individual moving into the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role initiated widespread change and bruised feelings,â&#x20AC;? Mrs. St. Pierre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the other end of the spectrum, I am taking the baton from Willie and continuing to develop the unique brand of banking for which South Lafourche Bank has become known. This transition is a cooperative endeavor and, as we have planned, a smooth exchange.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As our nation begins to come out from under the

burden of the economic downturn which began six years ago, banks from coast to coast are operating under increased scrutiny and regulatory pressures,â&#x20AC;?

Leonard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pleased to announce that Sharon will be leading South Lafourche Bank in these critical, changing years while continuing to embrace our brand of solutions-based, service-driven banking. I am confident that our customers, our communities and our shareholders will be the beneficiary of her many years of experience, her knowledge of this institution and her commitment to excellence.â&#x20AC;?

St. Pierre noted that fiscal integrity will sit at the heart of all that South Lafourche Bank does. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each customer who graces our doorway will

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Sharon St. Pierre President, South Lafourche Bank

have the full attention of our staff,â&#x20AC;? she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responsive personal service will continue to be our signature, and we will work diligently to design and introduce new products and technologies which enhance the banking experience of our customers and which reflect our position as a true community bank.â&#x20AC;?

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We do party trays made of finger sandwiches, cold cuts, and/or assorted cheeses, olives, etc. We also bake hams and bake and fry turkeys for your holiday table. Prices vary. Please order ahead of time by calling our Deli Department at 632-7197.

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

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

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COHS

From 1-A

“We are a one of a kind, one-stop place for all your medical/occupational needs. We service people of all ages, from every state.

Our business is family owned; therefore everyone is treated like we have known them for years. Almost everyday a patient comes in and asks for my dad, he made every patient his friend and that’s what we will continue to do,” says Kayla.

Dr. Jody Plaisance and Physician Assistant Jill LeBoeuf are the on-site health care providers who assist with occupational health needs as well as regular “doctor’s office” type needs.

“Your occupational needs and health care are our top priority,” LeBouef says.

Complete Occupational Healthcare Services is a full clinic that offers medical services to anyone with non-life threatening illnesses and injuries.

Those types of medical services include common colds, coughs and illnesses.

“It’s especially great for people without insurance or who cannot get in to see their regular family doctor when they’re feeling under the weather. For a $40 office visit you’ll meet with our physician or physician assistant and get prescribed medications if needed,” says Kayla.

COHS contributes to numerous local charities throughout the year. The

most recent and most heart-warming for the group is the Joey Fullilove Memorial Scholarship. This year a golf tournament was held to raise funds. With the monies raised a scholarship will be donated to someone in need that is graduating from South Lafourche High School, Joey’s alma mater, to attend college.

“My dad loved our community and loved his patients. We want to ensure that neither his memory is forgotten nor that his good deeds will go undone,” says Kayla.

Complete Occupational Health Services is located at 13554 Hwy. 3235 in Larose. You can contact the office by calling 985693-8277.

The Business Spotlight is a paid advertorial. For more information on taking part in a Business Spotlight advertisement, contact The Lafourche Gazette at 985-693-7229.

Voting

From 1-A

U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu faces off against U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy in a runoff for the U.S. Senate while in Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District, Garrett Graves will meet former Governor Edwin Edwards in a runoff for that position.

On the local level, Steve Miller will square off against John Erny, III, for the Division B, District Judge seat in the 17th Judicial District, which encompasses Lafourche Parish.

SLLD

From 1-A

But “A East” has been identified as the most needed improvement.

At present, “A East” is at about a 14-ft. elevation above sea level, considerably lower than the benchmark 16-ft. height which has been achieved on the rest of the southern sections of the system.

SLLD General Manager Windell Curole made it clear recently that “A East” will be raised in 2015, but that whether SLLD receives any money from the state will determine the scope of the project.

Curole said the levee district would prefer to strengthen the base of the levee while doing the necessary elevation, but that simply adding material to the top of the levee may be a more realistic option.

“Alternatively, we could do a basic fix to the levee on our own, but to do the right job, we need the $4 million,” said Curole.

The likelihood of Lafourche getting consideration in 2015, he said, is low.

“Asking for the $4 million—I am not optimistic,” said Curole, noting that SLLD has received funding from the state in 2014 for other projects and that much of future state spending for coastal projects seems to be headed toward Terrebonne Parish.

“We have even asked them to match us in whatever we put up for the project, if they won’t fund the project entirely,” said Curole.

Parade From 1-A

especially for being directly responsible for the town’s first annual Easter Bunny Event at the Lockport Bayou Side Park this year.

The Christmas Tree Festivities have been occurring for many years in Lockport with its first annual Christmas Parade held in 1992 and every year since then.

The Grand Marshal of this popular event is chosen by past Grand Marshals who carefully take into consideration the person’s efforts and dedication to the advancement of the

community.

Past Grand Marshals and community members are proud to have Loupe serving as this year’s Grand Marshal.

The Tree Lighting Festivities will be held at the Lockport Bayou Side Park on Friday, December 5th beginning at 6:30. Grand Marshal Kate and her family will light all the park’s decorations to officially begin the Christmas Season in our community as well as welcome the appearance of Santa Clause and Frosty.

Every child ages 12 and under will receive a gift from Santa.

Popcorn and hotdogs will be also served.

The Annual Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th, traveling its annual route, except for one exception … it will end on Church Street at the Holy Savior Ball Park Field rather than the Bayou Side Park.

The parade will again consists of more than 30 throwing floats, marching bands and special appearances by Santa Clause, Mrs. Clause, Frosty, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Dora, Diego, and Hello Kitty.

Any family, individual, or business wishing to ride and participate in this year’s Christmas Parade can obtain an application at the Lockport Town Hall, 710 Church Street, Lockport, or by visiting www.lockportpolice.com or www.townoflockport.com.

If additional information, call 985-532-3117 or 985-532-9799.

Budget

look at administrative savings that don’t affect the people that we serve,” Nichols said.

The forecasting panel also cut next year’s projections by $201 million.

The grim revenue news only worsens Louisiana’s budget woes. The state spent $141 million more last year than it brought in, and next year’s shortfall is now pegged at $1.4 billion.

It’s the sixth time in seven years that the Jindal administration has had to make midyear cuts to rebalance the state budget. For the last fiscal year, the administration only avoided cuts by using money from a recent tax amnesty period to plug a deficit.

If a current tax amnesty period that wraps up Friday brings in additional dollars beyond the $100 million already anticipated for this year’s budget, the extra money could be used to fill in part of this year’s deficit.

From 1-A

The state’s income forecasting panel, known as the Revenue Estimating Conference, on Friday lowered revenue projections by $171 million for the current budget year that ends June 30.

Economists blamed lower-than-expected severance taxes and mineral royalties because of falling oil prices for more than $93 million of the reduction, combined with anemic personal income tax growth.

“It’s not happy news,” said Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego.

Lawmakers will officially recognize the deficit next week. Then, Jindal has 30 days to decide where he’ll cut. He’s limited in how much he can slash across state agencies, and if he wants to go beyond those limits, he needs legislative approval.

As always, the largest areas of discretionary spending — and therefore, the most vulnerable to cuts — are health care services and public colleges.

The governor’s top budget adviser, Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, said she doesn’t expect to have to cut the full amount to rebalance the budget. She said an existing freeze on nonessential spending across most state agencies, combined with other savings and “revenue opportunities” could help offset some of the deficit.

“I think you will see that the end result is likely to again continue to protect some of those key service areas like in Medicaid and higher education and really

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Tarpons fall flat in opening round postseason game Casey Gisclair Contributing Writer

South Lafourche football coach Dennis Skains knew his team had to play a clean, mistake-free football game to upset Ponchatoula â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the No. 2 team in Louisiana for Class 5A. The Tarpons did the exact opposite on Friday night, and it cost the team its shot at playoff glory.

South Lafourche had several turnovers on offense and countless missed tackles on defense Friday night, which yielded easy points for the Green Wave in a lopsided 76-22 victory for the state power.

The loss ends the Tarponsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season with a 4-7 record â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the third-straight season that the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hopes are dashed in the opening round of the playoffs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do a better job,â&#x20AC;? Skains said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do a better job. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to look in the mirror and find a way to put our kids in a better position to win more football games. I challenge my assistant coaches to do the same. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a talented team coming back, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re certainly not accepting or expecting to struggle. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to fix some of the things that we

struggled with this year, because we had some of the same problems stick with us all year.â&#x20AC;?

For South Lafourche, the first play of Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game was a microcosm of how the entire night would go.

The Tarpons won the coin toss and deferred possession to the second half, giving the ball to Ponchatoula to start the game.

But the Green Waveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense never even saw the field, as return man Brian Rodgers took the opening kick back 84 yards for a touchdown to go ahead 7-0.

After the disastrous start, the Tarpons did find a rhythm, driving the ball 79 yards down to the Green Wave 1-yard line. But the drive ended without points as junior quarterback Harvey Allen fumbled the ball when lunging for the end zone.

After forcing the Green Wave to punt, South Lafourche tied up the score at 7 midway through the first quarter when freshman Corbin Allen took the ball into the end zone on a

one-yard scamper.

The rest of the first half was all Ponchatoula, who went into the lockers with a 55-15 lead.

The Green Wave scored eight total touchdowns in the first half â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most of the scores coming on very short drives led by quick-hitting, explosive plays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big plays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that was something that killed us all year,â&#x20AC;? Skains said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foreign to me. As a defensive coach, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to think that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be able to have an answer for anything weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see. But this year for whatever reason, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve struggled all year long at limiting that one, big, back-crushing play.â&#x20AC;?

The Tarponsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second score of the night was a five-yard sweep to Allen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a touchdown setup by a 67yard pass from Tarponsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quarterback Harvey Allen to Kyle Angeron that put South Lafourche in prime field position with nine-plus minutes to go in the second half.

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The Tarponsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final touchdown of the season game when Corbin Allen found some free space and pushed into the end zone from 26-yards out with just more than three minutes left in the game.

Just South Lafourcheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luck on this night, Ponchatoula quickly answered the score when Damon Harris took back the ensuing kick-

off 71 yards for a touchdown to bring the game to its final margin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappointing that we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win more games this year, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy that our players got to experience the playoffs for the third-straight year,â&#x20AC;?

Skains said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to miss our seniors. Each and every one of them contributed positively to our program, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to miss having all of them around here in the future.â&#x20AC;?

The final weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner of the Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-week Football Contest is Lydia Gautreaux of 803 Justin St., Lockport.

There were 2 entrants with 7 wrong, but Lydia was the closest to the tie

breaker.

The Grand Prize winner of the two Saints / Carolina Panthers tickets to be held in the Superdome on December 7th will be announced in next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gazette.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

METAIRIE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The New Orleans Saints will have to continue their chase for an NFC South title without a pair of starters: receiver Brandin Cooks and safety Rafael Bush.

Cooks had surgery on Monday on his broken right thumb and his recovery time is expected to be four to six weeks, said his agent, Jeff Sperbeck.

Bush said he has a fractured bone in his lower right leg. Bush initially said the broken bone was his tibia, but a person familiar with the situation said Bush mistakenly used the wrong term and that the fracture was to Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fibula. The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the team has not disclosed the injury.

The person said the injury will likely be surgically repaired to hasten healing, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not yet clear if Bush will miss the rest of the season.

Both injuries occurred inside the final five minutes of New Orleansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 27-10 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday, and because Cooks and Bush were hurt when that game

was no longer in doubt, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss far more meaningful action coming up.

New Orleans (4-6) has six games remaining and is tied with Atlanta (4-6) atop the NFC South. Carolina (37-1) is close behind, followed

by Tampa Bay (2-8) which won only its second game of the season in Week 11 but is now just two games out of the division lead.

Cooks, a first-round draft choice last spring, has assumed a prominent role in the offense and also has been New Orleansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; primary punt returner.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second on the Saints in both catches with 53 and yards receiving with 550, to go with three touchdown receptions this season. He has also rushed seven times for 73 yards and a touchdown.

His injury occurred during a punt return. His right hand appeared to be struck by a tacklerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helmet, and he fumbled.

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Bush said after the game on Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to say things had gotten out of hand, but we kind of knew the outcome of this game.

Being a competitor and continuing to fight was all I was doing. It was just one of those plays that happen.â&#x20AC;?

Bush has made or assisted on 54 tackles, which ranks second on the team.

He also has been credited with two tackles for losses and three passes defended.

Saints coach Sean Payton was somewhat cryptic when asked if he was comfortable that his current roster possessed the depth to overcome recent injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certain positions in-house that are deeper,â&#x20AC;? Payton began, adding that there are â&#x20AC;&#x153;others where you would look very quickly to a short list that are outside the building. Those are things we meet on all the time.â&#x20AC;?

The roster upheaval comes as the Saints try to sort out costly breakdowns, particularly on defense. New Orleans has lost leads in the last two minutes of four games and on Sunday allowed Cincinnati to convert nine of 13 third downs, including five conversions ranging from third-and-8 to third-and-18.

After Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, safety Kenny Vaccaro vented his frustration over the constant breakdowns, citing a lack of chemistry and veteran leadership and suggesting the cause was the departure of players who were part of the past four playoff squads between 2009 and 2013.

Payton said he was aware of Vaccaroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s postgame comments and did not think any of them were â&#x20AC;&#x153;really out of line.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you watch that game toward the end, and there was a pretty good chance the score was going to end in (Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) favor, I love how he was playing,â&#x20AC;?

Payton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the attitude and the toughness he brings. And the frustration?

That comes with it.â&#x20AC;?

Yet linebacker Curtis Lofton, one of the Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defensive captains, indicated that he would rather Vaccaro limit such rants when reporters are around. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you express your frustrations, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t express them to the media. You keep that in house,â&#x20AC;? Lofton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the only player that feels that way.

There have been numerous guys that have expressed the same feeling, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different way of doing it.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been handled here in the past, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it needs to be handled here in the future, too.â&#x20AC;? ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

COASTAL CURRENTS Alan Matherne, Marine Extension Agent Louisiana Sea Grant / LSU AgCenter

Public areas provide outdoor opportunities

Most states have outdoor areas set aside for public use. Louisiana is no exception with over fifty Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), five Kisatchie National Forest units, more than twenty national wildlife refuges, and a half dozen or so state wildlife refuges located throughout the state.

Collectively, that adds up to millions of acres of outdoor areas available for public use statewide, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even including the sixty plus public lakes and other water bodies.

These public outdoor recreation sites have been set aside to preserve land and water areas for outdoor recreational use and as habitat for our native plant and animal species.

Managed primarily to provide public hunting and fishing access, WMAs are also open to non-consumptive activities such as hiking, boating, canoeing, bird watching, and sightseeing.

Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WMAs are managed by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Access is open to the public, but permits are required. Information concerning our WMAs can be obtained by going to the WMAs website at wlf.la.gov/wma. Included at the site you will find downloadable maps, area descriptions, and links to hunting and fishing regulations specific to the areas.

The Kisatchie National Forest system consists of more than six hundred thousand acres spread across seven Louisiana parishes. It is divided into five units termed Ranger Districts. The website is located at www.fs.usda.gov/ kisatchie and contains a wealth of information concerning this forest system.

Downloadable maps,

brochures, and forms are also available there.

When visiting one of the units you may want to stop by the local Ranger District office to obtain large maps, brochures, and other helpful information from the friendly staff.

Information concerning Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national wildlife refuges can be obtained by going to www.fws.gov/ refuges and clicking on the state. This will bring up a Louisiana map depicting the names and locations of our national wildlife refuges.

Click on any of these and you will be taken to the refugeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s site where you will find information including an overview of the area, recreation and education opportunities, and management activities.

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To learn more about the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixty plus public lakes and water bodies just go to wlf.louisiana.gov/publicareas/water-bodies and find out what lake, creek, bayou, river, or reservoir may be available in your area.

Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public lands and waters are a tremendous resource for people who want to enjoy outdoor activities but are limited in their access to private areas.

I personally have visited many of these and have utilized them for hunting, fishing, hiking, and canoeing.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re great places to just â&#x20AC;&#x153;get away from it allâ&#x20AC;? for a while and I encourage you to check them out.

Alan Matherne is the Louisiana Sea Grant / LSU AgCenter Marine Extension Agent specializing in Coastal, Fisheries, & Wildlife Outreach for Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption parishes. He can be contacted at 985-873-6495 or amatherne@agcenter.lsu.edu. His articles and blogs are posted at bayoulog.com. You can â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friendâ&#x20AC;? him on Facebook at facebook.com/alan.matherne and follow his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tweetsâ&#x20AC;? on Twitter at twitter.com/amatherne.

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Conduct personal business on your home computer or personal device as opposed to public WiFi, and always use a secure Internet connection.

• Manage privacy settings on your mobile devices and apps. Review the privacy disclosures for retailers and websites to ensure you feel comfortable with the way they use your personal information. Set your mobile devices and PCs to lock when not in use to prevent someone from getting access to your personal data.

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Sealed bids for supplying MidGrade (89 Octane) unleaded gasoline and Off Highway, dyed diesel fuel for a period of one (1) year to be delivered weekly to the Fourchon Warehouse and as needed to the Galliano Warehouse and Airport will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission until 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at its office at 16829 East Main, Galliano, Louisiana, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Drawer 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below.

Copies of detailed proposal may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701.

The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities.

CHETT CHIASSON Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 11/19/14 12/3/14 12/17/14

Bid notice

Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of six (6) months from January 15, 2015 – July 14, 2015 to be delivered and tailgate spread in the Galliano and Fourchon areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 until 2:05 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission.

Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below.

Copies of detailed proposal may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701.

The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities.

Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 11/19/14 12/3/14 12/17/14

Bid notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Grand Isle Port Commission hereby advertises bids for construction of Grand Isle Port Access Road & New Commercial Boat Slip Facility under Project No. 36-P40-088-01 as follows: Owner: Grand Isle Port Commission Project Title: Grand Isle Port Access Road & New Commercial Boat Slip Facility Project No.: 36-P40-088-01 Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – Grand Isle Port Access Road & New Commercial Boat Slip Facility” will be received at the Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358.

Bids shall be addressed to the Grand Isle Port Commission and delivered to the Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358 no later than 10:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

Sealed bids to be marked “Sealed Bid – Grand Isle Port Access Road & New Commercial Boat Slip Facility”. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publically opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358.

The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc., 1065 Muller Parkway, Suite B, Westwego, LA 70094, (504) 347-1900 Ext. 25 (Engineer) (mo@peecinc.com), and are open for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A set of such documents may be obtained from the Engineers by prospective bidders upon payment of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) deposit. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S. 38:2212.

An electronic set of Contract Documents, Technical Specifications and Drawings may be obtained by submitting a request to mo@peecinc.com. All questions must be submitted in writing by email to mo@peecinc.com or by fax to 503-341-5600.

Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.

No bid may be withdrawn for at least forty five (45) days after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and to reject any and all bids received per State Public Bid Law. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid; (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety; (3) any Addenda issued; and (4) Bid Bond which MUST always accompany the bid in the correct amount.

A Corporate Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid MUST accompany the bid, if the bidder is a corporation.

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at the Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358.

Attendance of the Pre-Bid Conference is highly recommended.

The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of receipt of

the Notice to Proceed.

The successful bidder will be required to execute the OWNER’S Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after normal award of contract.

Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Grand Isle Port Commission at (985) 787-2229 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

The OWNER hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.

IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. 2014.

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Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 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 Resweber then followed with prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber; Police Chief Euris Dubois ABSENT: Council Member Bladsacker Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the October 14, 2014 town meeting as written.

The following proposed ordinance was jointly offered by the Council: ORDINANCE NO. 920 An ordinance approving the Division of the property of Energy XXI Onshore, LLC, into Tract 5-A and Tract 5-B which comprises the previously undivided Tract 5, being formerly Block 1 through Block 5 of La Playa Grande Subdivision No. 1, all being part of a certain tract of land all in accordance with a plan of Picciola & Associates, Inc., Joseph C. Picciola, II, Surveyor, dated August 22, 2014.

WHEREAS, Energy XXI Onshore, LLC is the owner of the property hereinafter described and desires to divide the property of Energy XXI Onshore, LLC, all being part of a certain tract of land, all in accordance with a plan of Picciola & Associates, Inc., Joseph C. Picciola, II, Surveyor, dated August 22, 2014.

WHEREAS, the said property owned by Energy XXI Onshore, LLC is now more particularly described as follows: In the Town of Grand Isle said existing property is designated as previously undivided Tract 5, being formerly Block 1 through Block 5 of La Playa Grande Subdivision No. 1, on the Eastern end of Grand Isle, Louisiana in Jefferson Parish.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, THAT: SECTION 1: The plan of division of the above described property located on Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana and owned by Energy XXI Onshore, LLC is hereby approved and divided into Tract 5-A and Tract 5-B, all being part of a tract of land all in accordance with the plan of Picciola & Associates, Inc., Joseph C. Picciola, II, Surveyor, dated August 22, 2014.

SECTION II: This development is zoned R-3 and B-3 according to the zoning guidelines of the Town of Grand Isle.

Roll vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Leoda Bladsacker This Ordinance was declared adopted this 28th day of October, 2014 and becomes effective on said date.

A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinances which will again be heard at the special called town meeting of November 17, 2014 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Resweber and unanimously agreed to cancel the regular town meeting of November 11, 2014 and November 25, 2014 and call a special meeting on November 17, 2014 due to Holidays.

A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinances which will again be hear at the special called meeting of November 17, 2014 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: ORNINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance for rezoning waterfront property in that part of Grand Isle known as Ocean Beach Subdivision Square K and bordered on the south by Caminada Road W. on the east by Catherine St. on the west by Rosethorne Lane and on the north by the Terrebonne Road. An Ordinance to change the zoning for this parcel from R-1 to B-2 Marine Business.

ORDINANCE NO.____ An ordinance approving the redivision of Lots 12, 13, and 14, Square 3, of Caminada Subdivision No. 1, and property claimed by Mrs. Whitney Pitre, or assigns, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF LOTS 12, 13, & 14, SQUARE 3 OF CAMINADA SUBDIVISION NO. 1 AND PROPERTY CLAIMED BY MRS. WHITNEY PITRE, OR ASSIGNS, LOCATED IN SECTION 8, T22S-R24E TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 1 October 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance approving the lot line shift between Lot 8, & 16’ of Lot 9 and Lot 10 the remaining portion of Lot 9, all in accordance with a plan prepared

by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE LOT LINE SHIFT BETWEEN LOT 8, & 16’ OF LOT 9 AND LOT 10 & THE REMAINING PORTION OF LOT 9 TO GULF STREAM PARK SUBDIVISION INTO LOT 8-A AND LOT 9-A, LOCATED IN SECTION 25, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 9 October 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance approving the Division of the property of Energy XXI Onshore, LLC, into Tract A-1 and Tract A-2 which comprises the previously undivided Tract A, all being part of a certain

tract of land all in accordance with a plan of Picciola & Associates, Inc., Joseph C. Picciola, II, Surveyor, dated August 22, 2014, with latest revision date of September 19, 2014.

Council Member Bladsacker entered the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Police Chief Dubois was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of October 14 thru 27, 2014 there were 3 arrest, 1 accident and 18 traffic citations issued; call outs handled totaled 404; major calls consisted of 14 medical calls and 11 fires; fines collected totaled $5,665.00.

Town Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and requested the following: $4,000.00 for gas meters and $2,500.00 for Gas Department parts. The request was granted on a motion by Council Member Resweber and seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. He then requested $1,821.34 for repairs to the Beach Tractor which was approved on a motion by Council Member Resweber and seconded by Council Member Bladsacker.

Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to approve payment of Neal’s Measurement Service invoice of $957.19 for gas meters.

Council Member Jay Lafont requests/reports: 1. Announced that Operation Christmas will be on Saturday, November 1st, 2014 and that the Veterans Day parade will be on November 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. and will line up at the Multiplex Center.

Council Member Resweber requests/reports: 1. Said he had no request at this time as Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez had taken care of everything he needed.

Council Member Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Asked about lights for the Chighizola Park – the Mayor reported that an engineer will be preparing a lighting plan as funding was available through the Jefferson Parish Lighting District for Grand Isle. 2. Requested more sand for the volleyball court on Cott Lane.

Mayor’s report: 1. Thanked the Council and Chief of Police for their support with the ongoing projects. 2. Announced that the school banners in the old gym will be moved to the new gym.

3. Reported that he hired Hanna Santiny as the new tourist commissioner and requested the Council appropriate $350.00 towards purchasing a new computer – the request was approved on a motion by Council Member Resweber and seconded by Council Member Lafont. 3. Announced that Thursday October 30 was LI-Heap Energy Assistance day from 10:00 a.m. thru 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center. 4.

Thanked Calvin Kass and Rickey for sponsoring the Senior Citizens D-Day Museum trip. 5. Reminded everyone to go out and vote on November 4, 2014.

6. Met with a representative from the Jefferson Parish lighting district to begin lighting projects for the Grand Isle Parks. 7. Announced that Glenda Santiny was working on putting on a 1950’s dance at the Community Center on November 15, 2014. Advance tickets could be purchased for $10.00 a head.

Motion by Council member Resweber seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m.

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

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION October 8, 2014

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Building 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll.

ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Donald Vizier, Wilbert Collins, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None Upon motion by Melancon and second by Bruce, the board unanimously approved the minutes for September 10, 2014 regular meeting.

Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion Projects - Engineer John Plaisance reported that the contractor for Slip C West Bulkhead has made progress over the last month. All tie rods are installed and we are ready to start dredging. The remaining work on the west side is to install the aggregate, timber cap, and bumper pipe. He reported that the contractor has installed 600’ of steel sheet piles on the East Bulkhead. Engineer John Plaisance reported that the bid opening is scheduled for October 14th for the Sweep Dredge of the West Bulkhead along Slip C. Airport Projects – Davie Breaux reported that we are still waiting to receive all the permits for the Glide Slope project. FAA is involved and will assist us in getting the permit finalized. The Apron Expansion contractor Byron E. Talbot is set to begin October 13th. The Pump Station project preconstruction meeting was held. The contractor is ordering material and should start installing in November.

Gisclair questioned what needs to be done with the Glide Slope project, which Breaux replied the issue is a parish permit. The engineer was following FAA guidelines regarding elevations and height restrictions to install this equipment in close proximity to the runway. They are having issues with the parish permit because of the base flood elevation for the electrical that needs to be above a certain elevation whereas FAA states you can’t have equipment at a high elevation on the side of a runway. Gisclair questioned if we waterproof the building would it be acceptable, which Breaux replied that is an option if the parish is okay with us doing that. Gisclair stated that are we going to do what needs to be done and have recourse on either the engineer or contractor of the wrong doing, which Breaux replied yes if we have to make those changes the additional cost would go to either the engineer or contractor not following the specifications. Gisclair questioned if this affects the planes not getting information, which Breaux replied that this is a new piece of equipment that has not be activated yet. This is the final piece to the instrument landing system. Executive Director Chett Chiasson stated that until we get this up and running there are things that the planes could be utilizing that is not operating now.

Port Security and Grant Projects – April Danos reported that the equipment has been ordered for the Cybersecurity and Resiliency project. We opened bids on Friday, October 3rd for the equipment

for the Airport Cameras. It was a per line item bid similar to the construction material bids. We recommend approval of the lowest responsive bids per line item from Mid-South Technologies, American Integration Contractors, and Expert Technology. There will be an additional $20,000 to $25,000 of labor cost to install.

Other Port Projects – William Evans with URS reported on the Assumption of Maintenance Study. The port staff is in discussions with US Risk to acquire the environmental data needed for the permit. As soon as URS gets word that the data has been submitted and we receive resolution from that agency, we can move forward. Engineer John Plaisance reported that the contractor has made substantial progress over the last month for the Storm Harbor Marina project. All the piles have been driven. They are constructing the wharves. The contractor is behind schedule. The remaining items to be completed are installing the mats and installing aggregate for the parking area. We are pushing them to be finished by the November meeting. Engineer Larry Picciola reported that the bid opening for the N. J. Theriot Road Elevation & Improvements project is scheduled for October 14th. Once received, we will forward to EDA and the State for approval to award hopefully by the November 20th meeting we can move forward and issue contracts. Chiasson stated that the pre-bid meeting was held yesterday and there were several contractors in attendance. Engineer John Plaisance reported on the replacement of the back timber bulkhead at the Nerby Collins Commercial Marina with a PVC bulkhead. The plans and specs should be complete by the end of this month.

We expect to go out for bid before the end of the year. Engineer Joe Picciola reported on the Leeville Public Boat Launch. The contractor completed the wharves on the west side and the dredging. They are pulling out the steel coffer dam. They continue to bring in aggregate and should be finish with aggregate next week. The contractor is working on the kayak launch area and wharves on the east side. We expect completion by the end of this month. Vizier questioned the rules for the Storm Harbor Marina if the public will be able to tie up only during storms, which Chiasson replied yes it is the Emergency Storm Harbor Marina. It will be on a first come first serve basis only for commercial fishermen.

The grant was written for an Emergency Storm Harbor Marina for commercial fishing vessels due to what happened during Hurricane Katrina in Plaquemines Parish with all the fishing vessels all over the roads. Only during storms, vessels will be allowed to dock at the marina at a first come first serve basis.

Chiasson stated that we are in the process of discussing with users of the Port and federal agencies such as USCG and NOAA regarding offshore anchorage. We are moving forward with a meeting scheduled on October 21st to meet with BOEM and BSEE regarding available offshore blocks. We will keep the public and Port users updated throughout the process. Griffin questioned if it will be buoys to tie onto or drop anchor, which Chiasson replied it will be an area to drop anchor.

Update on LA 1 Projects - Henri Boulet reported that DOTD continues to be on schedule with final design of Segment C of the LA 1 Project with an estimated construction letting date in August/September 2015. DOTD recently completed the value engineering study on all of Phase II, which yielded over 30 design suggestions for DOTD to consider implementing in design and construction. The most significant and potentially multi-million cost-saving measures suggested was measures to reduce the cost of the estimated 500,000 feet of support pilings the project will require. These are very expensive piling, and currently only 1 company in Louisiana and 1 company in Mississippi can produce them. DOTD is looking at several measures they could insert into construction bid requirements to gain savings on this item and many more.

LA 1 and the LA 1 Improvement Project were positively cited by the U.S. Government Accounting Office for their criticality to the nation and the project’s resilient design measures in testimony before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. The hearing this spring focused on extreme weather events, limiting federal fiscal exposure and increasing the nation’s resilience. The LA 1 Coalition’s Board of Directors met with our Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise earlier this week to seek his support in our funding strategy to achieve construction of all three segments of Phase II. That strategy involves funds from two future funding sources including Outer Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing monies and RESTORE Act dollars, both of which funding amounts to our state are still not fully determined, but both of which we feel can contribute to the completion of elevated LA 1. The Coalition has submitted public comment to the state encouraging the state’s on-going structural work on bridges on LA 1 between Port Fourchon and Grand Isle. As well, the Coalition submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior encouraging the department to look at opening additional areas of the nation’s Outer Continental Shelf for energy exploration and production within the departments upcoming 2017-2022 five year plan.

Gisclair questioned if it will not be supported with cement piles what with, which Boulet replied that it will have to be cement piles. They are just looking at what they can cut back per square feet for the estimated 500,000 feet of pilings.

It may involve transportation cost for these piles are made with certain pressures and cement mix to avoid salt water getting to the rebar. Gisclair stated to do that it would seem that it is over designed now and if you cut back to a minimum requirement it may jeopardize the structure. Boulet stated that the engineer has to meet a certain load limit that passes on the structure. They are not looking at smaller piles but trying to get it transported at a cheaper cost.

Chiasson recognized candidates in audience. Wendy Thibodaux announced her candidacy for Lafourche Parish Assessor. She stated that she is currently serving as Lafourche Parish Assessor and has 17 years of experience, 350 credited hours of education and training through International Association of Assessing Offices, and a four time certified LA Deputy Assessor. She asked for the board’s support and vote on November 4th. As the current assessor, she reported on some good news with the preliminary figures for the 2014 tax roll. Last year, the total taxes collected parish wide is $112 million. This year she is anticipating $124 million, a $12 million increase. $7.8 million of that increase comes from watercraft alone which is significant. $1.2 million comes from oil and gas wells with the difference coming from oil and gas industries. An interesting figure is the aircraft. During

2006 to 2012, aircraft only generated $4 to $5 million. In 2013, aircraft generated $2 million in taxes and in 2014 it will generate $3 million in taxes. This is significant and the figures do not include the Chevron facility. What this means for the Port, last year the advalorem budget was $3.9 million and this year it will increase to $4.5 million. Keep up the good work.

John J. Erny III addressed the board and announced his candidacy for District Court Judge. He stated that he is a lifelong resident, practicing attorney since 1988, practicing attorney in all of the state courts in Louisiana and federal courts, licensed up to U.S. Supreme Court, ABA attorney with highest rating for legal and managerial skills. He asked for the board’s support and vote on November 4th.

Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met on September 24th in Fourchon. Present was Gisclair, Cheramie, Melancon, and Griffin. They also met on October 6th in Galliano with Gisclair absent.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Adriatic Marine, LLC to lease Mooring Dolphins #3 and #4 in Bayou Lafourche.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Amendment of Lease with Bollinger Fourchon for site GLF627 to reduce property footprint to accommodate access road.

Upon motion by Griffin and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Amendment of Lease with Expert Riser for site GLF414 to reduce property footprint to accommodate access road.

Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met on September 24th in Fourchon. Present was Chairman Cheramie, Gisclair, Griffin with Collins absent. They also met on October 6th in Galliano with Gisclair and Collins absent.

Chairman Cheramie presented for the board’s review permit applications from Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC and TANA Exploration. Chiasson stated that the TANA permit plans to utilize the Public Boat Launch for vessels however there is no commercial use at the launch. We will respond that they need to find an alternate location to launch vessels for this work.

Construction & Development Committee - The committee met on September 24th in Fourchon. Present was Chairman Bruce, Gisclair, Griffin, with Vizier absent. They also met on October 6th in Galliano with Gisclair absent.

Upon motion by Bruce and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the DOTD Resolution for the Aviation Priority Program for Capital Improvements Program.

Upon motion by Collins and second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously awarded the low bid line items from Expert Technology, Mid-South Technologies, and American Integration Contractors for the Airport Camera project.

Finance Committee - The committee met on September 24th in Fourchon.

Present was Chairman Melancon, Gisclair, Gaudet with Guidry absent. They also met on October 6th in Galliano with Gisclair absent.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the payment of September invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 totaling $3,533,644.27.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the September 2014 financial statements.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel request from Chett Chiasson and Kris Gaudet to attend Congressional Meetings and Louisiana Alive Event in Washington, DC on January 20th.

President Gisclair opened the floor for any other business. Cheramie stated that he attended a meeting with Entergy to question why they are not putting culverts in the canal from Golden Meadow to Fourchon. He stated that Entergy did not have to put culverts since the Water District did not consider it a canal since water can go in and out.

Cheramie also asked about the water flow, which Entergy stated that they will be contacting the Port’s director regarding the busted waterline. He then stated that on Monday they did a fish kill at the end of the canal which killed all the minas for the fisherman in Leeville.

Chiasson reported on the changes to November meetings. Committee Meeting will be Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 pm and Board Meeting on Friday, November 7th at 10:30 am. During the November 7th board meeting, Dr. Loren Scott will attend to present the Economic Impact Study update as part of our master plan. The following Committee Meeting will be Wednesday, November 20th at 10:30 am at the Galliano Administration Building mainly to discuss the budget.

Gaudet stated that in regards to the budget by looking at our revenues we are almost spot on with what was budgeted for in the past 9 months. In looking at our expenditures, we are way ahead even with the $3 million of construction we are still $600,000 ahead on expenses so good job.

Vizier stated that with the last 2 dolphins being leased do we have plans to build more in the future, which Chiasson replied yes. Chiasson stated that we plan to build more in Bayou Lafourche and Flotation Canal. The design is being finalized. Breaux stated that we are looking at 6 dolphins in Bayou Lafourche and 18 in Flotation Canal.

The issue we have is where the rigs are being moored in Flotation Canal however they are aware that the rigs will need to be moved. Collins questioned if the rigs are paying rent, which Chiasson replied yes.

Gisclair opened the floor for public comment. Gisclair reported on the group Best of Lafourche 40 Best under 40 future leaders of the Parish initiated by Leadership Lafourche, Lafourche Chamber of Commerce, and Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce. He then recognized and congratulated Chett Chiasson and Joni Tuck for being part of this chosen group. He then reminded the public that October is breast cancer awareness month.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Collins, the board adjourned the board meeting.

ATTEST: Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary Perry Gisclair, President

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION October 22, 2014

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in special session on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 10:45 AM or immediately following the 10:30 AM Committee Meetings at the Operations Center 108 A.O. Rappelet Road, Port Fourchon, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll.

ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Donald Vizier, Wilbert Collins, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None President Gisclair presented for the board’s consideration to approve the lowest responsive bid for the Slip C West Sweep Dredge Project. No action was taken.

Upon motion by Collins and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Partial Substantial Completion Certificate dated September 22, 2014 from Johnson Bros. for the Bulkhead completion on the West side of Slip C. Upon motion by Melancon and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Chuckie Cheramie as the accredited delegate for the AAPA Annual Convention Meeting in Texas with alternates being John Melancon and Kris Gaudet.

Upon motion Cheramie and second by Gaudet, the board adjourned the special meeting.

ATTEST: Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr, Secretary Perry Gisclair, President

Lafourche Council on Aging hosting AARP Safe Driving Course

If you are a motorist 50 years or older, chances are you probably have trouble remembering the last time you took any sort of driving course.

In some instances, it may be decades since you last completed a driver education course, let alone a driver safety course.

With this said, the Lafourche Council on Aging Office is hosting a AARP Driver Safety Course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 9 at the Lafourche Parish Government Complex in Mathews, 4876 Highway 1.

Led by local instructors Ruth and Wade Hebert, the driver safety course is designed to help you learn how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

The course also addresses issues ranging from minimizing the effects of dangerous blind spots to using seat belts, air bags, antilock brakes and new technologies found in today’s cars in the safest ways possible.

“Along with the possibility of getting a discount on your insurance rates by asking if your insurance company offers such a discount as a result of taking the course, you also will receive a certificate of completion when you are done,” Ruth Hebert said.

According to Ruth, the class can accommodate up to 25 people for the course with a registration cost ranging from $15 for AARP members to $20 for nonAARP members. Before registering, Ruth suggests those interested in participating to contact their insurance company to find out whether or not they offer a discount based on completing the course.

Through the years, the AARP Smart Driver Course has had more than 15 million participants who have either taken the course in person or online.

For more information on the AARP Smart Driver Course, including how to take the online course, visit aarpdriversafety.org.

To register for the upcoming course being held in Mathews, call 876-6245.

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Islamic State group beheads US aid worker Peter Kassig, Obama calls slaying ‘pure evil’

BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group has beheaded Peter Kassig, releasing a video Sunday showing a masked militant standing over the severed head of a man it said was the former U.S. Army Ranger-turned-aid worker, who was seized while delivering relief supplies in Syria last year.

President Barack Obama confirmed Kassig’s slaying after a U.S. review of the video, which also showed the mass beheadings of a dozen Syrian soldiers.

The 26-year-old Kassig, who founded an aid group to help Syrians caught in their country’s brutal civil war, “was taken from us in an act of pure evil by a terrorist group that the world rightly associates with inhumanity,” Obama said in a statement.

He denounced the extremist group, which he said “revels in the slaughter of innocents, including Muslims, and is bent only on sowing death and destruction.”

The slain hostage’s parents, Ed and Paula Kassig, said they were “heartbroken” by their son’s killing, but “incredibly proud” of his humanitarian work. ______________

the shooting was not random, but grew out of the argument.

The Advocate reports that Joseph was from Edgard and his brother Dray Joseph was a quarterback on Southern University’s championship team last season.

Coach Robert Valdez says West St. John faces its first playoff opponent Friday. ______________

state of North Carolina to have sexual contact with a child.

U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley in Lafayette said Monday that U.S. District Judge Richard Haik handed down the sentence for 55-year-old

Ray Paul Dionne.

Finley said in a news release that Dionne had pleaded guilty in the case.

According to documents filed with a plea agreement, Dionne admitted that he traveled to North Carolina

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DEA agents surprise at least 3 NFL teams’ medical staffs with checks after Sunday games

Federal drug enforcement agents showed up unannounced Sunday to check at least three visiting NFL teams’ medical staffs as part of an investigation into former players’ claims that teams mishandled prescription drugs.

There were no arrests, Drug Enforcement Administration spokesman Rusty Payne said Sunday. The San Francisco 49ers’ staff was checked at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, after they played the New York Giants. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ staff was checked at Baltimore-Washington International airport after playing the Redskins. The Seattle Seahawks, who played at Kansas City, confirmed via the team’s Twitter account that they were spot-checked as well.

The operation was still ongoing, and other teams may be checked later Sunday, Payne said.

“DEA agents are currently interviewing NFL team doctors in several locations as part of an ongoing investigation into potential violations of the (Controlled Substances Act),” Payne said.

The spot checks were done by investigators from the federal DEA. They did not target specific teams, but were done to measure whether visiting NFL clubs were generally in compliance with federal law. Agents requested documentation from visiting teams’ medical staffs for any controlled substances in their possession, and for proof that doctors could practice medicine in the home team’s state. ______________

W St John HS QB coach shot, killed in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Baton Rouge police are investigating the death of West St. John High School quarterbacks coach Juan Joseph.

Investigators say the 27year-old was shot during an argument early Sunday outside a nightclub near College Drive and Interstate 10.

Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says Joseph and two other men were walking toward a car and argued with two men in another vehicle.

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FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, at 232 E. 2nd St., Larose. $900/mth, $1000/security/damage deposit. Can be pd. in installments.

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Lawncare done by owner, no pets, no smoking. Call 985632-3984 or 985-6960825. _________________ House For Rent/Sale: Located in Cut Off. 4 br, 1.5 ba. $1300/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-805-3732. _________________ House For Rent in Larose: 3 br, 2 ba, w/d. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985258-4554. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, nice house, stove /refrig. $1200 /mth, $1200/dep. Incentive if pd. on 1st of month. Need references. 504-858-8995, leave message. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apts. For Rent: Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. Spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets welcomed. $1000 /mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.co m. FMI call Bill at 985325-5626. _________________ Huge 2 br Apt. For Rent: Taking applications. All utilities pd., total electric, 10 ft ceilings, private parking, no pets, no smoking.

Ready soon. Call 985632-2158 or 985-5336212. _________________

Now Hiring

House For Rent: W. 64th St., Cut Off. 3 br, 2 ba, w/d hook up, lg. porch. No Pets! $900/mth, $900/dep.

Call 985-637-4269. _________________

AUTOS

2005 Yukon XL, SLT, For Sale: 132,000 miles, loaded, power, bucket seats, CD, DVD player, Bose speakers, sunroof, well maintained, runs great. Moving, must sell. Reduced $8,500 firm! Great deal. Call 985-637-0208. _________________ 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo For Sale: Asking $2500. Call 985-2581962. _________________

CAMPERS

2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes.

Call 985-665-4303. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Mayberry Sales & Service Also buys & repairs used washers / dryers / refrigerators & window A/Cs. Call 4757211. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450.

Call 985-637-1293. _________________ White Bath Tub w/walls For Sale: Asking $100. Call 985-632-3183 or 985691-3308. _________________

Sales Clerk

Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7-6, Sat. 7-5, Sun. 8-3

Hours Hiring For: Mon.-Fri. 12-6 Every Third Weekend

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ (2) Cast Iron Sinks For Sale: 1-single bowl w/double sides and 1-double bowl; also a welders box, alum., 2.5x1.5x1.5.

Call 985-791-1308. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 ¾” gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Yogi Bear one time Membership For Sale: $3000. Call 985637-4906. _________________ Salon Equip. For Sale: FMI call 985856-1655. _________________ Ashley’s Exquisite white twin sleigh bed w/trundle For Sale: Serta mattresses.

2-drawer nightstand. 5-drawer chest. Call 985-6919468. _________________ (2) Matching Brown Faux Leather Recliners For Sale: $100 for both. Call Bill at 985859-8905. _________________

Garage Sale: 116 Remington Road, Lockport (Larose Landing Subd) Sat. & Sun, Nov. 22 & 23.

Household items, knick knacks, 50 gal. electric hot water tank, salon equip. & supplies, 2 guns & xmas items. _________________ Huge Benefit Garage Sale: Saturday, Nov. 22, 7am til at 151 Gemini St. (street towards North American Ship Building) in Larose. Too much to list. Proceeds benefit local cancer patient. _________________ Garage Sale: Fri. Nov. 21 & Sat. Nov. 22 at 193 Suzanne St., Larose, 8 am to 3 pm.

Baby boy clothes, colored TV, stereo cabinet tabled hutch, girl clothes, 2 book cases & more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

Nov. 20 at Gaspard Dr., Hwy. 1. New items, appliances, furn., decorations, toys, etc. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

Nov. 20 at 178 W. 54th St., 7 am till. Lots of everything. _________________ 2 Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs. Nov. 20 at 210 W. 14th St., Larose.

Lots of clothes, x-mas decorations, Halloween decorations, shoes, toys, knick knacks. Don’t miss it.

Early birds welcome. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

Nov. 20 at 119 E. 25th Place, Larose. 7 am to 3 pm. Clothes, toys, knick knacks. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Wed. & Thurs. Nov. 19 & 20 at 197 E. 54th St., Cut Off. White brick house on left, 8 am to 4 pm.

Lots of clothes, shoes, purses, sofa set, chairs, lots of jewelry & knick knacks. _________________

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon Floor Assistant

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) See Mario or Brandi • No Phone Calls Please!

Must Speak English!

Every Third Weekend (Sat. 7-5 & Sun. 8-3)

Apply Today!

11878 Hwy. 308 • Larose, LA. 70373

Now Hiring

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

$

400,000

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this 3BR, 2ba. home is listed below its appraised value.

MLS #: 108882

American Realty USA

$

86,500

Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com

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

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner

Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

MLS 116370: NEW LISTING Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.

MLS 116383: NEW LISTING 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates. This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000.

MLS 116384: NEW LISTING 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.

MLS 116391: NEW LISTING 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.

MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport.

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000.

MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose.

New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal.

Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

Residential Property

MLS 115025: NEW LISTING 116 W. 44th St., Cut Off. 1668 sqft. living with 3BR and 2ba, office, large closets, fenced yard and more. Great starter home. $126,000.

MLS 114693: Located at 201 E. 153rd Street in Galliano, this home has a total living area of 4,193 sqft. and sits on a 270’ x 83’ x 375’ x 95’ lot. It is a 1.5 story ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including an in-ground pool, bath house, sun room and spa. $290,000 MLS 114636: This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120’ x 636’ x 185’ x 767’. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

• PRODUCTION OPERATORS AS, BS, CS AND LEADS

• CONTROL ROOM OPERATORS (DEEPWATER)

• I & E TECHNICIANS • ELECTRICIANS

• MECHANICS

Excellent benefits package includes paid vacation, holiday pay, health insurance, life, dental, vision insurance, short and long term disability, cancer policy, 401K, direct deposit.

You may apply in the following ways: Fax Resume to (985) 693-5903 Email: pioneer@pioneerprod.net Apply in person at the Larose office

SUPERIOR SHIPYARD An Expanding Business

Is Now Hiring

HS&E Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree and 3-5 years of related safety, maritime and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient in OSHA regulations, consensus standards, and customer specifications, with specific additional focus on maritime standards.

• Proficient in basic First Aid to include CPR/AED. Knowledgeable of shipboard design and layout. Capable of recognizing risks and hazards associated with the shipyard industry.

• Requires use of conceptual and innovative thinking (i.e., identifying solutions).

• Senior Project/Program team member responsible for work flow which is varied in nature with situations frequently requiring new solutions.

• Developed communication skills to exchange complex information.

• Limited negotiation required.

• Experience in managing an Occupational Safety and Health system • Basic knowledge of industrial hygiene, air monitoring for heavy metals and asbestos, and noise abatement.

• Computer capable to include MS: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Apply in person at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to oborne@superiorshipyard.com

Superior Shipyard offers competitive pay, health and other benefits, quarterly bonuses and safety performance incentive program

An Expanding Business

CLASSIFIED ADS

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Garage Sale: Nov. 20, 21 & 22 at 142 W. 138th St., 8 am to 5 pm. New: clothes, shoes, plus others.

Used clothing, knick knacks & much more.

Too much to list. Rain or shine. _________________ Garage Sale & Closing Sale: Nov.-Dec., 513 Mar Dr., corner 5th St., carport & barn. Sewing itemsnew notions, threads, machine embroidery designs, magazines, books, patterns, linens, x-mas items, hand sewn clothing for boys/girls, vintage clothing sewing boxes, sewing machine, display case, display racks, tables, chairs, bookcases.

Call for appt. 985-5323185 or 985-2322622. _________________ Indoor Sale: 15392 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, south of Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Septic, Thurs. Nov. 20, 8 am to 3 pm. 4 drawer letter size file cabinet $20, sedu flat iron pd. $130 asking $60, also selling Scentsy product. 985-278-0122. _________________ Indoor Moving Sale: Thurs. Nov. 20, 7 am to 2 pm at 111 W. 101st St., Cut Off. Sofa, bed, TV, Rainbow vacuum cleaner, housewares, clothing, & lots more. _________________ Garage Sale: Fri. & Sat., Nov. 21 & 22, 8 am to 2 pm at 7109 Hwy. 1, Lockport, across from Franks SuperMarket. _________________

Now accepting applications for

Hostess (For Houseboat)

Required: Must possess excellent hospitality skills, with strong work ethic and time management skills

Must be disciplined, detailed-oriented and possess a positive, friendly disposition Preferred: Relate well with children, Excellent personal hygiene Non-smoker

Excellent compensation and company benefits available.

Must submit to drug screening & physical exam.

Please contact Elsa Duet at elsa.duet@ chouest.com E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

Garage Sale: Thurs.

Nov. 20, 8 am till at 15027 E. 50th St., Cut Off. Too many items to list. Catholic Daughters will have a sweet sale, hot dogs & chili and plant sale. Cancel if rains. _________________ Multi Fly. Garage Sale: Lots of kids clothes, name brand shoes, furn., etc.

Thurs. Nov. 20 at 7 am, Fri. Nov. 21 at 7 am at 158 W. 124th St., Cut Off. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

Nov. 20, 8 am to 3 pm at Christian Family Center, 18119 E. Main, Galliano. Baby bed, baby/kids clothing, TV, tools, mattresses, fishing supplies & more. _________________

HELP WANTED

Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________

Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is now accepting applications for both full-time firefighters and part-time firefighters. For more information, please contact Codi Collins at 985-632-8068. _________________

Now Hiring Receptionist: Full time w/benefits. Exp. preferred in medical field w/computers & insurance benefits. Email resume to kholden @physiofit.com. _________________

The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry

Currently Accepting Applications for

Assistant Maintenance Manager

5&2 Work Schedule *TWIC CARD REQUIRED TO APPLY

Knowledge of reviewing / auditing jobs using Filemaker Pro, coordinate ordering of materials and maintain parts stock, coordinate personnel & jobs. Electrical / mechanical, maintenance / construction background & knowledge of OSHA mobile & overhead crane, electrical & safety regulations beneficial.

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance.

Apply in person at the C-Port Personnel Dept.

Office in Fourchon or fax resume to 985-396-2500 106 9th Street Lot 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 www.chouest.com E.O.E. M/F/H/V

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

QHSE Coordinator Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable.

This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during working hours and after hours in the event of an emergency. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime safety.

Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

or filled out in the 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

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Septic Cont. has Immediate Openings for Excavator /Backhoe Operator with CDL & Non CDL Drivers. Positions are top pay w/health, dental & vision. Must submit to drug screening!

Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Winston Marine Services is currently seeking a highly motivated marine electrician / general mechanic and on call truck welders. Golden Meadow.

985-4753266 FMI. _________________

Warehouse Manager: Previous warehouse/supervisory exp. is preferred. Ability to lead, teach others, promote a teamwork environment, create and manage budgets, review loss control and skills in managing inventory turnover. Must be able to enforce rules, procedures and guidelines to increase warehouse productivity. Competitive pay, plus benefits. Please send resume to jautin@superiorshipyard.com or apply in person at Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. _________________ La Casa Mexican Rest. is looking for waitress/hostess, kitchen/dishwasher help. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person at 13990 W. Main, Larose. Se busca lavaplatos y cocinera para restaurante.

Debe ser capaz de trabajar notches y fines de semana.

Aplicar en persona en 13990 W. Main St., Larose. _________________

Currently Accepting Applications For

Cleaning Technician Position

Experience preferred but not necessary

7&7 Work Schedule

TWIC card required

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907 E.O.E M/F/H/V

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

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

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

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

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Now Hiring: $7.50 + $1.50 bonus per hr. www.mcstate.com/62 03 or www.mcstate. com/26656. _________________ National company has immediate openings for F/T and P/T security officers in Galliano, Lafourche and Buena Vista. Applicants must be 21yoa, have a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation and clean criminal record. Experience preferred but not required. Training, uniforms and benefits provided. Interested applicants can apply online at weisersecurity.com, email our admin assistant tinag@weisersecurity.com or call 985960-3742 for further information.

EOE DFW,M/F,DV _________________

has job opportunities for Construction Operator, Construction Technician and Call Center Account Representatives.

Apply online at www.viscom.net E.O.E ___________________

Helicopter

Home Instead Senior Care is seeking Care Givers. If int. call 985-868-0038. _________________

K&W Leasing, LLC is accepting applications for the following: certified forklift operators, certified riggers, yard hands. Apply in person at 160 A. Henry St., Golden Meadow, LA. 985475-4886 _________________

Customer Service Rep. wanted for busy insurance agency, located in the South Lafourche area. Must be able to multi-task & possess adequate computer skills.

Please mail resume to Help Wanted, P.O. Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Personnel Coordinator: Previous Personnel/Human Resources exp. is preferred. Coordinates the staffing activities of a dynamic organization through leading & teaching others while promoting teamwork. Explains and enforces rules, procedures & guidelines. Competitive pay, plus benefits.

Please send resume to: jautin@superiorshipyard.com or apply in person at Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Part Time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Insurance & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a PartTime Cashier. Apply in person at 20804 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357.

No Phone Calls. _________________

Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ SBL Construction, LLC is taking applications for a dependable Roustabout and CDL Drivers. Must have good work ethic, pass physical & drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ B & B Hardware is looking for a Sales Clerk. Apply within. _________________ Drivers: Local Port Fourchon Openings!

Pd. hourly, bonuses & benefits. CDL-A, XEnd., TWIC, 1 yr T/T exp. req. On site housing at Martin Transport. 1-877-6610678. _________________

SERVICES

Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ J & Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC State Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Insured.

Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Pile Driving. For Sale: Used pilings, pecky cypress, firewood, mulch, & dirt. Call 632-2540. _________________

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 &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;laminate floors, counter tops, showers, sheet rock, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more!

Metal roof prices that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. No job too big or too small.

State licensed & insured, 20 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail. com __________________

Ground Support

Days / Nights

Fourchon and Grand Isle Area 7/7 schedule, Local candidates only, Physical, drug / alcohol screen, and background checks required Benefits - Medical, Dental, Life, etc.

Please call 337.233.2838

Maintenance Position Available

365 Enterprises is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude to fill a position as a full time maintenance person in a smoke free work environment.

Requirements: General knowledge of maintenance, clean background, dependable transportation Benefits include: 401K, Health Insurance, Off Sundays, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacations

Apply at 13559 West Main St., Larose, LA 70373 across from West 32nd St.

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming (any size), power wash houses & driveways. Reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Auction, Fri. Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. at Storage Depot, 15378 W. Main, Cut Off. Unit 66, Christen Regan: 2 sm. ac units, Redbull cooler, suitcase, lg. wooden box; Unit 83, Gina Dore: camper sofa bed, antique mirror, end table, old steamer trunk, rocking chair; Unit 93, Bobby Pinkerton: leather sofa, entertainment center, tools, 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anchor, full size bed; Unit H, Sedrick Johnson: computer, TV, dresser, table, baby bed; Unit U, Jamie Borel: table, chairs, beer pong table, microwave, samurai swords; Unit D, Daniel Bufkin: microwave, sofa, wood, love seat, golf clubs; Unit I, Marc Charpentier: baby beds, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys, fishing poles, water heater, packed boxes; Unit B10, Lloyd/Paula Lavergne: treadmill, Xbox 360, paintings, beds, stereo. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Viola-

tors 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 Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

PETS

Free To Good Home: Female black/white mixed cocker spaniel. Call 985696-8283, after 5 pm. _________________ Free Female Adult Dogs: A Shih Tzu & a Maltese. Text: 985226-1350. _________________

PRAYERS

STORM PRAYER To avert storms &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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 ____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Never found to fail. O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me, and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Sweet Mother Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;place this cause in your hands (3 times) Say this prayer for three consecuritve days &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.

Grateful thanks.

Amen _____________________

Bayou Supply & Chemical Co. Spartan Chemicals, Janitorial & Industrial Supplies & Paper Products

Bob A. Faulk

280 W. 32nd St., Larose

693-7279 (office) â&#x20AC;˘ 232-8020 (cell)

Call for an appointment

632-2158

Must apply in person at

306 Redmond Rd. â&#x20AC;˘ Houma

13066 West Main St. in Larose.

Bayou Office Machines

Quality, Pride and Service!

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon

For all your wireline, snubbing, coil tubing and specialty equipment â&#x20AC;Ś contact Tarpon Rentals @

MANAGER

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to andâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;from work)

985-872-1960

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon

visit www.tarponrental.com

(NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) See Mario or Brandi â&#x20AC;˘ No Phone Calls Please!

Must Speak English!

Must meet TWIC Card requirements.

Board Member Needed

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

OBITUARIES

AMILINE LACOMBE Funeral services for Amilie LaCombe, 90, of Raceland, formerly of Marksville, who passed away on October 3, 2014, was held on October 9, beginning at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Marc officiating.

Visitation was held on October 9 from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville.

Burial followed at the St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura.

She is survived by sons and spouses, Mike and Kathy LaCombe, Raymond LaCombe and Lisa, Guy and Holly LaCombe, Jr.; daughters, Theresa, Nettie, and Doris; 14 grandchildren along with their spouses, Tonya (Darryl), Brandi (Jeremy), MJ (Mandie), Kevin, Brent, Joshua, Christian, William, Michele (Tavi), Shelly (Chad), Romana (John), and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents, Marceles Jeansonne and Doris Gaspard “MeMe”; brothers, Rufus Jeansonne and George Jeansonne; sisters, Fredna Bordelon and Hazel Tassin; grandson, Ray LaCombe.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews.

A special thanks to the Raceland Manor, Hessmer Nursing Home, St. Ann Hospital, Avoyelles Hospital, Jill Bordelon and Brittiny Bullock. __________________

VERNA BERGERON Verna P. “Beb” Bergeron, 95, a native of Larose and resident of Westwego, Dulac and Raceland passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014.

Visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport on Monday, November 17, from 1:00 p.m. until funeral time. Funeral services were held at the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery.

She is survived by her children, Ruby Langford (Ernest), Ray J. Bergeron (Letty), Jean Melancon (Larry), Mary Ellen Roberts (Chris), Ella Ledet (Lynn), Debra Bass (Pat); sister-in-law, Lorraine Pierce; grandchildren, Denise Timmerman, Toby Langford, Ray “Buddy” Bergeron, Jr., Rayelynne Guerineau, Mark Bergeron, Lynn Melancon, Rico Melancon, Alison Alario, Heather Garner, Haley Mistretta, Holly Burlet, Patrice Autin, Patrick Bass, Donovan Bass; 30 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clevin J. “Black” Bergeron; parents, Joseph “Joe and Celica Pierce; son, Irvin P. Bergeron; siblings, Frank Pierce, Norman Pierce, Irvin Pierce, Isabelle Bouvier, Norma LeBlanc, Alice Broussard, Emelda Galjour, Marion Randolph.

“Beb” was known for the love she expressed in her everyday life, never met a stranger and her positive outlook on life was noticed by all. She expressed her love with family and friends with her cooking and always a toast “A la santé”!

Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangement. __________________

MAURICE BOUZIGARD Maurice J. Bouzigard, 86, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 17, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his sons, Morris Jay Bouzigard, Jr. and wife Gayle, Donald Bouzigard and wife Delores, Ronald Bouzigard, Keith Bouzigard and wife Tammy; daughter, Tammy Bell; grandchildren, Turk Bouzigard and wife Kristi, Dana Bouzigard, Skyelynn Young, Robert Oaks, Jr., Landon Bouzigard, Jennie Bouzigard, Kattie Bouzigard; grant grandchildren, Danielle, Emmily, Robert III, Alaina; brothers, Harris Bouzigard, Norbert Bouziga, Sr.; and sister, Louise Bouzigard.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Bouffanie Bouzigard; second wife, Priscilla Williams Bouzigard; daughter Mona Bouzigard; parents, Edgar Bouzigard, Sr. and Emilie Dantin Bouzigard; great grandchild, Sierra; brothers, Leo Bouzigard, Lorris Bouzigard, George Bouziga, Edgar Bouzigard, Jr.; sisters, Ella Cheramie, Clarise Bouzigard, Eusta Lefort, Inez Martin, Julie Lefort, Laura Terrebonne, Clamince David, Elmire Bouzigard and Nora Bouzigard.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Holy Name Society.

Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. __________________

PRISCILLA BOUZIGARD Priscilla Williams Bouzigard, 87, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 17, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m.

Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

She was survived by her son, Timothy Anthony Plaisance and wife Becky; daughter, Cynthia Plaisance Baker; grandchildren, Jada Pitre, Jarred Bouzigard, Darkus Baker, Rhea Plaisance, Jeb Plaisance, Nalon Baker; great grandchildren, Kylie, Sailor, Aidan, Noah, Bella, Liv, Matthew, Jade, Jace; brother, Linsey J. Williams and sister, Earline Williams Duet.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Nolan Anthony Plaisance; second husband, Maurice J. Bouzigard; daughter, Erena Marie Plaisance; son in law, Lo Jo Baker; parents Walter “Doucet” Williams, Jr. and Genista Collins Williams and brother Herman Williams, Sr. She was a member of the Ladies of LaSalette, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary. She was “Granny” to countless children from Lads and Lassies Day Care and Little Rascals Day Care. She provided a loving home for granddaughter Jada Pitre.

Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. __________________

CLOTHILDE CALLAIS Clothilde Plaisance Callais, 87, a native of Schriever and resident of Galliano passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2014.

Visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Monday, November 17, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 18 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

She was survived by her sons, Daniel Callais (Diana), Raymond Callais, Sr., David Callais (Robin); brothers, Norman Plaisance, Gillis Plaisance, Simon Plaisance; sisters, Rose Lee, Ethel Smith; grandchildren, Dwain, Dana, Reggie, Ryan, Joy, Denise, Raymond, Jr., Tanya; great grandchildren, Lela, Annie, Angelique, Janie, Patton, Colby, Ciera Lynn, Jacey, Drake, Peyton, Whitney, Clair, Christopher, Vivian, Brittany; great great grandchildren, Maddox, Makenzie, Braxton, Conner, Meah.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Linton Callais; father, Etienne Paul Plaisance, Sr.; mother, Theresa Pauline Aguillard Plaisance; brothers, Etienne Plaisance, Jr., Eddie Plaisance, Raymond Plaisance, Sr., Gabriel Plaisance, Avit Plaisance, Anthony Plaisance, Gustave Plaisance; sisters, Mary Raney, Mathilda Plaisance, Albina Plaisance.

Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. __________________

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

NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Luke Landry, 29, Garyville, LA. Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, criminal trespass.

Brandon Chaisson, 24, Bourg. Parole revocation.

Carllton Ingram, 31, Raceland.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Glenn Arcement, 51, Thibodaux.

Obstruction of justice, resisting an officer, poss. of marijuana 1st offense, contempt of court (2 cts), simple burglary.

William Trosclair, 36, Houma. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment.

Derek James Hotard, 33, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

Burnell Lawson, 58, Raceland.

Contempt of court (5 cts).

Ricky J. Guidry, 54, Cut Off. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, poss. of hydrocodone, poss. of f/a carrying concealed weapon by convicted felon, poss./dist. of drug para., fugitive of justice.

Timothy L. Matherne, 56, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole.

NOVEMBER 14, 2014 Louisiana State Police Korey Edwards, 29, Mount Herman, LA. Driving on roadway lane for traffic, DWI 2nd offense.

Thibodaux Police Department Tray Fontenot, 21, Golden Meadow. Disturbing the peace-appearing in an intoxicated condition, simple criminal damage to property, misrepresentation during booking.

Michael Wolbers, 27, Thibodaux.

Theft of goods, fugitive.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rashaun Reed, 21, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Jeffery Tauzin, 38, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Sidney Ricard, 44, Houma. Contempt of court, theft of goods.

Webb Verdin, 35, Houma. Booked DOC. Dontrell Washington, 28, Thibodaux. Booked DOC. Jason Seamon, 33, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (3 cts), warrant/bench warrant.

Arthur Hogan, 58, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Kayla Gonsoulin, 23, Slidell. Domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse

Galliano Elementary 4-H Club Attendance Committee members for the 2014-2015 school year are: (kneeling) Emma Lefort, Gabriel Guidry, Parker Duet, Harley Bermudez, Annie Anselmi, Bradie Callais; (standing) Dustin Melancon, Madison Cheramie, Dacien Taylor, Olivia Nelson, McKenzie Page, and Mia Cheramie.

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Galliano Elementary 4-H Club created a display for National 4-H Week. The theme was “Building Our Club One Member at a Time.” 4-H officers proudly showing off their display are Reporter Alyssa Duet, Photographer Mia Griffin, President Kaitlyn Cosse, President Nicholas Duet, Historian Lainey Sassoni, Secretary Maci Auenson, Vice President Oraelia Nelson, Treasurer Matthew Alario, Vice President Cohen Terrebonne, and Parliamentarian Jackson Bourgeois.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Cory Eggers, 42, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.

Myles Scioneaux, 28, Thibodaux.

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Golden Meadow Police Department James Stallworth, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Craig Dufrene, 55, Cut Off. DWI 1st offense, careless operation.

NOVEMBER 16, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Dontrell Harris, 25, Thibodaux.

Resisting an officer, bicycles-front lamps-rear lamps, side and rear reflectors required between sunset and sunrise.

Javis Caldwell, 24, homeless. Misrepresentation during booking, fugitive.

Julia Luke, 51, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace-engaging in a fistic encounter.

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daux. Contempt of court (4 cts), fugitive.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Chase Cheramie, 29, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court, tail lamps required, operating a vehicle with suspended license, other offenses, poss. of suboxone (felony).

Ronnie Price, 52, New Orleans.

Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses, fugitive, reckless operation without accident, DWI 2nd offense.

Louisiana State Police Joshua Serafine, 23, Thibodaux.

DWI 1st offense, careless operation.

Verner Wiggins, 41, DWI 4th offense and subsequent offenses (felony), careless operation, criminal sanctions for operating motor vehicle not covered by security, operating vehicle with suspended license, other offenses, exp. or cancelled license plate.

Leonard Flkes, 32, Thibodaux.

Fugitive.

Lashell Watts, 30, Raceland. Contempt of court, fugitive.

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Beware Of Dog

Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a sign reading, “Danger! Beware of Dog” posted on the glass door.

Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor besides the cash register.

He asked the store manager, “Is that the dog

folks are supposed to beware of?”

“Yep, that’s him,” replied the manager.

The stranger couldn’t help but be amused. “That certainly doesn’t look like a dangerous dog to me. Why in the world would you post that sign?”

“Because,” the owner replied, “before I posted that sign, people kept tripping over him.”