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Larose Floodgate removed, shipped off for repairs

King of the cakes …

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Replace the state gasoline tax with a sales tax on all fuels. Direct more money in the state construction budget to road work. Steer dollars to highways that otherwise pour into Louisiana’s “rainy day” fund. Those are among the ideas on a list approved Monday by a legislative task force trying to drum up new cash for highway repairs and improvements in a state that has a $12 billion backlog of road and bridge work. But rather than offer specific recommendations, the Transportation Funding Task Force is forwarding all the ideas it heard, without prioritizing proposals it submits to lawmakers. See Roads Page 10-A

LA 1 in Leeville will close for 20-minute intervals Saturday

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Leeville will have intermittent road closures on Saturday, January 17, due to Entergy Transmission utility work. LA 1, directly north of the Leeville Bridge near the See LA 1 Page 10-A

MEETINGS THURSDAY, JAN. 15

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They can be seen and sold everywhere … yep, talking about king cakes! Whether you like the traditional iced cinnamon coffeecake type, or the donut style, they will be around for awhile. Hunter Terrebonne is shown checking out the Mardi Gras cookies, while Karen Knight checks out the king cake display at Frank’s in Larose. The Golden Meadow-based Krewe Des Petite Lion’s Children’s Parade will kick off the Carnival season on the bayou when they roll on Sunday, February 1. The all-male Krewe of Hercules kicks off the Houma area parade season when they roll on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Check out the complete bayou area parade schedule on page 10-A.

Flu season hitting state hard this year

The flu season is here with a vengeance, and this year’s flu shot does not appear to be a good match to the most common strain. The vaccine isn’t as effective as doctors had hoped it would be this flu season. The strain infecting most people around the country, H3N2, has mutated since the vaccine was created in February 2014 and makes the shot less effective for some patients. It’s estimated that 300,000 Louisiana residents have already contracted the flu, with 3,000 of them requiring hospitalization. It typically kills about 400 people in Louisiana each year, especially the elderly. Dr. Frank Welch, immunization medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, said the flu season started early this year and described the flu season in the state so far as “terrible.” “It’s going to get worse before it gets better,” he said. Flu outbreaks normally peak in Louisiana this month and into February, resulting in aches, fever and coughs in those infected. But the outbreak has reached high levels since the latter part

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of 2014, and Welch said he doesn’t see any signs of it letting up in the near future. He does recommend what he calls “kindergarten rules” to help prevent and spread the virus. “Wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough and stay home when you’re not feeling well,” he said. “It’s not worth getting other people sick.” Most people who get the flu will not need medical care and will recover in less than two weeks. But some people, however, are more likely to get complications that can result in hospitalization and occasionally even death. Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections and ear infections are examples of flu-related complications. To help prevent the spread of flu: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

According to the South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD), the Larose floodgate, which protects lower Lafourche from a rising tide in the Intracoastal Waterway, has been removed for maintenance. What this means is that until the gate is reinstalled, it is possible that a 1.5-foot tidal surge in the Intracoastal Waterway could cause flooding in Golden Meadow. At Monday’s SLLD public meeting, General Manager Windell Curole explained why the removal of the gate was required and the risk involved, and expressed confidence in getting the work done in a timely manner. The Larose floodgate, also known as the Ted Gisclair floodgate, has been in place for many years but has never been removed, said Curole. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has mandated periodic examination of the floodgate as a routine step in maintaining the gate system. But SLLD has been hesitant to remove the gate in the past because of the risk of flooding and instead sent divers below the water line to examine the gate doors. “The divers saw no rust and only a handful of barnacles on the locks,” said Curole. As to the question of why the gate has been removed now, Curole said because of USACE’s insistence, SLLD felt that the work should be done in the first two months of the year. See Floodgate Page 10-A

One of the floodgate doors are shown after having been removed and placed on a barge for transport to Belle Chasse.

See Flu Season Page 10-A

Rivet, Breaux to reign over Atlantis

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Dustin Rivet and Carrie Breaux

The New Krewe of Atlantis presents their king and queen for the 2015 carnival season. Dustin Rivet, son of Dray and Amanda Rivet, will reign as King of the New Krewe of Atlantis. Dustin is the brother of Dray Rivet, Jr. and Destiny Rivet. Dustin is a full-time employee at Wal-Mart. Carrie Breaux, wife of Miles Breaux, Jr., and mother of 5year-old Kaycee, will reign as Queen of the New Krewe of Atlantis. Carrie is employed at Ochsner St. Anne General Hospi-

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The Krewe of Atlantis Jr. Maids will be Kelsie Varnes, Nevaeh Hebert and Zayle Falgout; Jr. Duke is Landon Varnes; Maids are Destiny Rivet and Becca Danos; Dukes are Aaron Breaux and Dray Rivet, Jr. The Krewe’s Ball will be held on February 13 at The Cut Off Youth Center and will begin at 7 p.m. The parade will roll through Golden Meadow on Saturday, February 14 beginning at 12 noon.

Reigning as queen over this year’s Krewe Des Petite Lions Children’s Mardi Gras Parade will be Miss Kesha Renee Eymard, a 12-year-old Golden Meadow Middle School student. Kesha, who has a great passion for softball and Mardi Gras, is an original rider who’s been part of the krewe since she is old enough to ride.

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New church to host revival Jan. 14 – 18

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche church located at 18210 West Main St. in Suite 10 (Galliano Food Store plaza), will host a revival Wednesday, January 14 through Sunday, January 18. All night services will start at 7 p.m. A Sunday morning service will be at 10 a.m.

Galliano church to host revival Jan. 18 - 21

Pastor Roger Hunt and the congregation of Freedom Worship Center Assembly of God, located at 17618 W. Main in Galliano would like to invite the public to join with them in a Revival with Dr. Mark Duplantis, starting Sunday, January through Wednesday night, January 21. Dr. Duplantis is one of the most sought after speakers across America, ministering the Body of Christ. Revival services will begin on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and Sunday night service at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday nights will be at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Pastor Roger Hunt at 985-258-5157.

DOTD seeks public input on Hwy. 3235

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provements to LA Highway 3235 from its intersection with LA Highway 24 (BourgLarose Highway) in Larose, extending south to its intersection with LA Highway 1 in Golden Meadow. The public is invited to attend these two (2) public meetings being held on: • Tuesday, January 20, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Golden Meadow Town Hall, 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow; • Tuesday, January 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Lafourche High School Library, 16911 East Main Street, Cut Off The purpose of the meetings is to present information about the project, receive input, and answer questions from the public in an open house format. A presentation will be shown to describe the project and proposed roadway improvements that are under study.

Krewe Des T-Cajuns accepting riders

Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns children’s parade is set to roll on Saturday, February 7. For more information call Wade at 985-228-3633 or Mary at 985-278-5918.

The Center to collect beads, trinkets

“The Center” Special Education District #1 is once again collecting any used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets. The project allows the most challenged individuals to be productive. Please contact The Center at 985-632-5671 for any additional information. If needed, someone will pick up any donated beads.

Narconon to provide info. for families

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Analysis: Hospital decision good for Jindal, less for others MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal got only good news when the federal Medicaid agency signed off on financing plans for his LSU hospital privatization deals. But the result was more mixed for lawmakers and future governors, who learned Jindal’s deals will leave them with a lingering budget worry after he’s gone. Approval from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS, will keep money flowing to pay for the privatization contracts and ensure care for the uninsured won’t be upended. That keeps the hospital deals on track for Jindal’s last year in office. CMS approval came with a blow, however: Louisiana was ordered to repay $190 million to the federal government for pieces of prior hospital deals the Medicaid agency rejected. That won’t touch Jindal though, because an appeal of the repayment order is expected to drag on for years. If the hospital deals cause the state financial trouble, Jindal will be gone when the mess has to be cleaned up. The Republican governor privatized nine LSU-run hospitals and their clinics over the last two years through no-bid contracts. In most instances, the management company of a nearby hospital took over operations of the LSU facilities. Three contracts closed an LSU hospital and shifted its services to private facilities. Jindal said the deals, estimated to cost $1.2 billion this budget year, provide better health care for the state’s poor and uninsured, with reduced wait times, expanded services and improved access. But the Jindal administration didn’t first get federal approval for the financing deals, which rely heavily on federal Medicaid money to stay afloat. And that caused problems. In May, CMS rejected financing plans for six deals, which governed the management transfer of hospitals in New Orleans, Lafayette, Bogalusa, Shreveport and Monroe, along with the closure of LSU’s Lake Charles hospital and move of its inpatient services. The Jindal administration rewrote the contracts in consultation with the federal Medicaid agency. The LSU Board of Supervisors backed them in October.

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And federal officials approved them late last month. That keeps Medicaid dollars flowing to the deals. But federal officials had problems with “advance lease payments” the hospital managers paid upfront as part of their agreements with the state — and CMS has demanded reimbursement of $190 million in federal money it says was tied to those upfront payments. Jindal used the millions of dollars in advance lease money to plug state budget holes. Federal officials said those payments appeared linked to higher Medicaid payments that the private hospital operators were receiving, reimbursement rates that were larger than what other private hospitals in the state get for uninsured and Medicaid patient care. The Jindal administration described the advance lease payments as a sign from the private companies that they were committed to the hospital privatization deals and disagreed that they were somehow improper. But the federal Medicaid agency said the advances “are not usual and customary industry payment arrangements.” Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals intends to appeal the repayment order and says such appeals typically take five to seven years to be decided. Under that timetable, Jindal and administration officials whose budget-crafting benefited from the advance lease payments will be gone before any repayment could come due. Meanwhile, another financing threat looms. The hospital deals were built on sizable amounts of federal uninsured care dollars, but that pool of money is slated to start shrinking in 2016 under the federal health care overhaul. The idea was that more

people would get insurance, particularly through Medicaid, under the health revamp and fewer dollars would be needed to pay for uninsured care. But Jindal opposes the Medicaid expansion, so Louisiana hasn’t shifted more people to the coverage. If cuts to the uninsured care dollar stay in place, federal officials will have wide latitude over how to

divvy them. If the agency chooses to sizably ratchet back the allocation to Louisiana, the long-term viability of the LSU hospital deals could be threatened. That potential problem, too, would be for Louisiana’s next governor to handle.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte covers the Louisiana Capitol for The Associated Press.

Pictured are Students of the Month for November from South Larose Elementary: Madilyn Boudreaux, Sophia Richardelle, Karah Norville, Aubree Guidry, Jerzi Matherne, Olivia Adams, Drew Comeaux, Triston Dartez, Carlos Galicia, Getzemany Diaz, Miori Leonard, Valeria Galicia, Alyssa Arceneaux, Isaiah Parfait, Heidi Luna, Ross Rodrigue, Jace Matherne, Edward Dufrene, Alyssa Borne, Madyson Manuel, Brittney Matherne, Errol Chouest, Kade Cantrelle, Victoria Richard, Emilo Lara, and Laynee Chouest. Teacher of the Month was Mrs. Kelsie Levron.

Pictured are Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School’s Students of the Month for November: (floor, left to right) Alanna Schafer, Elissa Guidry, Gracie Melancon, Zachary Cheramie; (sitting, left to right) Bailey Leco, Sebastian Morazan, Nikolai Eakes; (standing, left to right) Sagan Rousse, Frida Venegas, Isach Billiot, Hayden Callais, Anton Christen and Alaiga Delaune.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Was anyone able to identify the presidents and governors pictured last week? What ‌ you wrapped shrimp hulls with it? No wonder I had a craving for shrimp all week! From Hoover to Obama, and Long to Jindal, we went from prosperity to poverty; major war; post war prosperity; baby boomers; more wars; economical fluctuations, and whatever condition the country is in today. Your guess is as good as mine. Last week I forget Governor Charles Roemer III, who served from 1998 to 1992, but he had long been forgotten anyway. I lived through unimaginably technology discoveries in the shortest time

span in the history of mankind. Writing this column, I need tools I have not yet mastered. (I cut and pasted the picture montages last week. Actually cut and pasted ‌ as in scissors and glue! Camille was at school.) Camille is my 15-year old granddaughter who helps me, that is, when her head is not buried in her IPod, IPhone, laptop, surfing Amazon, or texting with friends in California, Alaska, or in the next room. She is sometimes teenager grouchy, and I am old man grouchy, but we tolerate each other. (P.S. I love you!) James Houston, “Jimmy Davisâ€?, rose from poverty to college graduate; teacher; recording, radio and movie star; Shreveport

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times, and he couldn’t keep time. The benefit was a hit and the house was packed. Jimmy was accused of paving the road to Grand Isle to better access his camp. We did not care! We had a great highway to the Tarpon Rodeo, juke joints, girls in bikinis and the beach. What wonderful memories! The Beach Boys walk into a bar. Round? Round? I get a Round? Get around! I’ll get a round. BYE NOW. Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@ gmail.com

Grandpa’s little helper

“Gene’s company, Republic, is making a movie of my life, me playing me. I leave for Hollywood next week,â€? Jimmy told him. The movie was “Louisianaâ€?, and seeing him act, I’m sure he was advised to not quite his day job. Jimmy called Harry a few more times, and I was invited twice. Now Jimmy sang with a 2-guitar backup, the “Jimmy Davis Bandâ€? that no one knew about ‌ until now. By 1969, Doc Guidry, the great Cajun fiddler had joined “Vin Bruce and the Acadiansâ€?. Doc had played music for Jimmy Davis in his campaigns in 1944, 1960 and 1968 and were friends. Our band was asked to play a charity concert at South Lafourche High School auditorium. There were other bands, but Doc said, “We need a headliner, and I can get Jimmy Davis.â€? Sarcastically I asked,

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Tarpons, Trojans endure tough weeks Gazette Sports Report

The South Lafourche boys’ basketball team played beautiful basketball for two and a half quarters on Friday night at Terrebonne. But another third quarter run prevented the team from getting its first district win of the season. The Tarpons led 25-21 at halftime and made an early third quarter spurt to push their lead close to double digits. But toward the middle of the quarter, the Tigers were able to take control, using a 19-point third quarter to seize control and earn a 63-48 win. The loss drops the South Lafourche boys to 02 in district. Last Tuesday, they were blown out by East St. John. “I think we played some good ball tonight,” South Lafourche coach Brian Callais said. “I think in the end, we just ran out of gas. I could see in the locker room at halftime that we

were just gassed. I told them to relax and use the 10 minutes to rest. In the second half, we were never able to recover. Give credit to Terrebonne. They got hot and made the plays they needed to win the game.” For the Tarpons, it all started good at first. In the opening 16 minutes, South Lafourche ran its base offense to perfection early, using a litany of cuts and screens to get easy layups and an early 15-7 lead after the first quarter. “We knew what they were going to do,” Terrebonne coach Derek Szush said. “But that’s the beauty of their offense – sometimes you can know and still not be able to defend it.” In the second quarter, the Tarpons held firm, despite an increase in defensive pressure from the Tigers. In the third and fourth quarters, Terrebonne com-

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plete took over, outscoring South Lafourche 42-23 over the final 16 minutes to secure the win. Juniors Shak Dillon, Kobe Chouest and Trevor Rebstock led South Lafourche in scoring with Dillon leading the way with 18 and the other two pitching in 12 apiece. Callais said he was proud of his team’s fight – even in defeat. “We’re short-handed,” Callais said. “We’ve had injuries and a lot of things hurt our numbers. I was proud of how we competed. We never gave up, and I’m proud of that.” While the South Lafourche boys fought hard and eventually succumbed to a Terrebonne run, the Lady Tarpons fought past the Lady Tigers on their home floor to earn a 49-28 win. Just three nights after losing a heartbreaking road game in overtime to East St. John, South Lafourche looked sluggish early, shooting less than 20 percent from the floor in an ugly first quarter that saw the Lady Tarpons hold an 8-5 lead. In the second and third quarters, South Lafourche still wasn’t an offensive juggernaut, but its defense limited the Lady Tigers to virtually nothing. That enabled the Lady Tarpons to take a 20-point lead midway through the third quarter. Not wanting to be run out of their home gym, Terrebonne cut the lead to 12 at one point, but South Lafourche ballooned it right back to around 20 points – where it remained for the rest of the win. Freshmen Traya Bruce and Victorianna Nelson were clutch for South Lafourche in the win, combining for 21 of the team’s 49 points. Junior guard Brinkley Callais added 11, as well. The win makes South Lafourche 16-4 on the season and 2-2 in district. Both the Tarpons’ boys and girls will take on H.L. Bourgeois at home on Friday. They both played Central Lafourche at home last night with no score available at press-time. ___

Trojans boys lose key game

Most prognosticators say that the District 7-5A boys’ basketball district race will be a two-team race between Central Lafourche and East St. John – the team squads heavily favored to compete for the district championship.

So far, it’s advantage East St. John. The Wildcats earned a huge early-season district win on Friday night, beating Central 67-48 before a rowdy crowd in Mathews. The win drops Central to 1-1 in district play. They used a huge comeback win to beat H.L. Bourgeois on opening night. But most importantly, East St. John is now 2-0 with a heads-up road win over their most difficult foe. “We came here to win a basketball game,” East St. John coach Yussef Jasmine said. “The crowd, the environment and everything had no factor. We came here to win a ballgame. We lost here last year, and our kids didn’t want that to happen again.” The Wildcats controlled the flow from start-to-finish. The Wildcats roared to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and led 38-22 at halftime. Central Lafourche’s offense never looked in sync throughout the game because of cold shooting and turnover woes. “We were flat from the beginning,” Central Lafourche coach Mark Sanders said. “We let them take the crowd out of it early, and they played with confidence all night.” The loss drops Central Lafourche to 13-4 and 1-1 in district. While the Trojans’ boys lost a tough one, Central’s girls’ continued to struggle. The Lady Trojans fell 33-32 at H.L. Bourgeois last Tuesday night before being blown out 56-18 against East St. John on Friday. The losses drop the Lady Trojans to 2-14 on the season and 0-4 in district. Both Central’s boys and girls will be home on Friday night against Destrehan. Both also took on the Tarpons in Galliano last night with no score available at press-time.

Bears hire Saints’ Ryan Pace as GM Wednesday, January 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — New Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace recalled driving from Eastern Illinois to New Orleans in a beat up car for a job interview all those years ago. From working in gameday operations with the Saints for a year to rising through their front office and landing Chicago’s general manager job, it has been quite a climb. Pace was introduced Friday as the Bears’ GM, charged with turning around a franchise with just one playoff appearance in the past eight years. “I’m really proud of the path that I took. It just makes me smile,” said Pace, who at 37 is the league’s youngest general manager. Pace comes to Chicago after 14 years with the Saints — 13 in their personnel department. He has a big task rebuilding a team that went 511 and fired GM Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman after one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory. Pace, a defensive end at Eastern Illinois in the late 1990s, helped build a championship team with the Saints. He also was the interim GM during the “Bountygate” sanctions. “I was in a good situation in New Orleans,” he said. “I worked with great people there in a good environment. I wasn’t one of those guys looking to jump to the next job. This was a very thorough and calculated decision by me and my family. And that’s because this is a historic franchise that desperately wants to win and they’re willing to do whatever it takes for that to happen. And I want to be leading that charge.” Topping Pace’s to-do list is hiring a coach. As for Cutler, who signed a seven-year, $126

million deal after the 2013 season, Pace is not ready to draw any conclusions. The contract makes him tough to trade. Cutting Cutler could be an option if the Bears decide not to keep him. “I want to get to know Jay,” he said. “I want to get to know him further before I come to these conclusions.” Pace beat out Kansas City Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard, who spent 12 years in Chicago working under Emery and his predecessor Jerry Angelo, along with Tennessee Titans vice president of player personnel Lake Dawson and Houston Texans director of pro personnel Brian Gaine. Pace will report directly to team president Ted Phillips and will “lean heavily” on him along with chairman George McCaskey and consultant Ernie Accorsi in the coaching search. But he will have final say on that as well as the makeup of the roster. “I want to win,” he said. See Pace Page 10-A

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For Sale By Owner: House on N. Carol St., Lockport. 3 br, 1.5 ba, central ac/heat, 20kw generac, 2nd kitchen, screened patio, extra lot w/shed. Asking $130,000. Call 985696-2121. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 2 ba, 1715 sq. living. Includes in-law suite, 1 br, 1 ba, screened porch, 2 car carport, in Galliano. $200,000. Call 985-637-0439 or 985-475-5574. _________________

BUILDINGS

Cabin/Office Building For Sale: Wood, foam insulated, self contained, tub, toilet, water heater, ac/heat, queen bed in loft, sleeps 4. $15,000. Call 985-373-9154. _________________ Building For Sale: 17904 W. Main, Galliano. 2400 sq ft store w/lg. parking lot. Reduced to $69,000. To view property call 985-278-0697. _________________

LAND

Land For Sale: 124.8 x 3500 w/32x40 steel shed, water, dirt pad, pond, Oak trees, fenced, bayou side in Galliano. $100,000. 985-637-0439 or 985475-5574. _________________

FOR RENT

Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba $1000 /mth, $600 /dep., no smoking, no pets. Taking applications. Call 985-6324723. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, in Larose. Sits on lg. lot in quiet neighborhood. $850 /mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367. Leave voice message. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, on E. 36th St. (brown house) house #224. Wood floors, central ac/heat, no smoking, no pets. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-693-3052 or 985-691-3052. _________________

3BR, 2ba. Home For Sale 228 West 40th St., Cut Off

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House For Rent in Golden Meadow: 2 br, 1 ba. $650/mth, $650/dep. FMI call 985-278-1145. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 full baths, located in Lockport. Must pass background check. Serious inquiries only. No smoking, no pets inside home. $900/mth, $900/dep. Call 985258-8287. _________________ Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel. Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store. Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers. Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time? Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque. Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________

CANNATELLA CONSTRUCTION INC.

New Home For Sale

14013 E. Main St., Larose

Trailer, Apts., House, & Bar For Rent: FMI call 985-677-4533. _________________ For Rent in Grand Isle: 3BR, furnished mobile home and 1BR furnished mobile home. Call Pat at 985787-2207 or 504-3825179. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, in Galliano, w/d, shed, partly furn. Call 985-475-7763 or 985-637-7763. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, furn., single or couple, no pets, no w/d. $400/mth, $300/dep. Call 985-632-3060. _________________ Room For Rent: $350/mth, $200/dep. No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. Call 850-723-8231. _________________ Commercial Hwy. 1 Frontage Picciola Complex For Lease: 7 rooms, 2 baths, formerly Lafourche Podiatry Clinic. $1200/mth. plus utilities. Minimum 1-year lease. Call 985-855-4163. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Quiet place, quiet person, no pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furnished. $650/mth, $400 /dep. Utilities /cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application. Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136. _________________

Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, W. 41st St., Cut Off. Partially furn., w/d, $1000/mth, $500/dep. Utilities included. Call 985-258-3357. _________________ ~ Larose Mini Storage ~ Spaces Available Call 693-3709. _________________

Apt. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ Duplex For Rent: Lockport area. 2 br, 1 ba, water pd., screened in porch, fenced in back yard. $775/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-677-0915. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, all utilities pd., $700/mth, $500/dep. 985-696-0818. _________________ Small House For Rent: Single occupancy or married couple, all utilities pd., furnished. $900/mth, $500/dep. 985-6960818. _________________ American Storage, 15x50 unit For Rent: Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. FMI call 985-6371519. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, huge yard, covered carport, water pd., pets allowed. $1000 /dep., $1000 /mth. Call 985-2271936. _________________ House For Rent in Larose: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 2 ba, w/d, $1000/mth plus deposit. Taking applications. Call 985-6934335. _________________

Property: 98’ x 200’ Living Area: 1817 sqft. Total Under Roof: 2710 sqft. Selling Price: $245,000

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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.

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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. $295,000. 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

AUTOS

Ice Cream Truck For Sale: 1996 Ford Club Wagon, good running, freezers, music box & power converter included, 114,000 miles, good money maker. Pays for itself in 2 to 3 weeks of work. Asking $2,900 OBO. (Retired) Call 985-5325848. _________________

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. _________________

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcycle For Sale: Suzuki DR200SE Dual Sport 4000 miles, great cond. $2500 OBO. Call 985696-6016 FMI. _________________

Panky Christen, Broker

Each office is independently owned and operated.

MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE

28 acres, Cabin, house trailer, R.V. Carport, Shed, 4 acre Lake, 40 acre lease adjoins property, R.V. Carport with Full Hook-ups. 4 acre deep water, stock lake & more.

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$390,000

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Louisiana Leisure Resort

If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Â Lots and Cabins for rent. Â Ammenities included. Â 3 miles from Walmart. Â 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info.

985-325-4006

BOATS

Lafitte Skiff For Sale: 26’ long, new motor, 6 cyl. Asking $2500. Call 985-6322864. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 žâ€? gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Whirlpool Gas Dryer For Sale: $145. Call 985-677-2824, _________________ Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. Call 985-693-7229 FMI. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: 185 E. 74th Place. Jan. 15, 16, 17 & 18. Clothes, jackets, toys. We have fragrances, cosmetics, costume jewelry, blankets & much more. Come pick fresh oranges from the citrus trees. Mardi Gras beads, Atari, SEGA Genesis Game, 19� HD TV, Bluetooth Tower speaker, video cameras, 9� notebooks. _________________

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com Garage Sale: 10758 Hwy. 1, Lockport. Thurs. Jan. 15 starting at 7 am, half a mile past the new South Lafourche Bank going towards Lockport. Baby clothes, house dĂŠcor, kids toys, & lots more. _________________ Garage Sale: Jan. 15, 16 & 17 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. _________________

HELP WANTED

Special Ed. Dist. #1, “The Center� located in Cut Off is seeking a Direct Support Worker for its Residential Waiver Programs in the Lockport/Larose area. Great pay, afternoon & weekend hrs. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 8 thru Jan. 23 between the hrs. of 8 am – 2 pm. FMI call 985-6325671. _________________

Sea Support Ventures, 104 ABC Lane, Cut Off. Now accepting applications for the following positions: 1600 Ton Master w/Oceans, GMDSS, DP & VSO Endorsement, 200 Ton Captains w/VSO Endorsement, AB’s w/RFPNW. All applicants must possess a current TWIC, Passport, STCW 95 & USCG Security Endorsements. Qualified applicants must also pass pre-employment physical (including MRI), DOT drug screen & background check. Sea Support Ventures offers competitive pay, company health ins., simple IRA, & quarterly safety bonus. You may apply in person from 9 am to 4 pm, Mon. thru Thurs. or online at http://www. sea-support.com/em ployment.htm _________________

Quality Paint is accepting applications for a warehouse position. Apply in person at Quality Paint, 18927 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________

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2002 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft-Tail For Sale: Dark blue, 20K miles, excellent cond. $11,000 firm! Call 985-798-7494.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

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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.

Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport area. 3 br, 2 ba, all appl. included. $800/mth, plus deposit. Now taking applications. Call 985-665-9538. _________________ 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. _________________

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LAFOURCHE ARC AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS Lafourche Arc would like to announce the opening of our newly constructed apartment complex.

Located at 109 Westover Drive in Thibodaux, Louisiana (on the corner of Westover Drive and St. Patrick Highway).

The complex consists of five units: (4) two-bedroom units will be designated for individuals with developmental disabilities and (1) one-bedroom unit designated for the elderly age 62 and older. All units include the following features: • Handicapped Accessibility (with one designed for Hearing Impairments) • Washer and Dryer • Energy Efficient • Utility Room/Storage • Central Air and Heat • Blinds • Electric Ranges • Smoke Detectors/Fire Extinguishers • Refrigerator

Applications will be distributed and accepted only during open application periods. The first application period will be January 12th through February 12th. When: Monday through Thursdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm Where: Lafourche Arc Main Office located at 100 West Main Street, Thibodaux 70301. For additional information, please call 1-888-743-5272, extension 133. This development is managed by Lafourche Arc Properties. We are an equal opportunity provider and employer. Any person with mobility, hearing, visual, or language impairment requiring special accommodations are asked to contact Lafourche Arc Properties at 1-888-743-5272 ext. 133 to arrange for accommodations.

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Candlewood & Suites in Galliano is now hiring for Full Time/Part Time Front Desk Agents, Night Auditors, Housekeeping & Maintenance Engineers Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hrs. All application must apply in person at Holiday Inn Express in Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________ Applications are being accepted for the position of Seaport Maintenance Specialist for work in Port Fourchon. This position requires skills in the operation of some heavy equipment such as ZTR mowers, backhoe, road grader, front-end loader, dozer & tractor. Knowledge of diesel engines is also preferred along with some skill in welding, carpentry, plumbing & electrical. Excel. benefits include 100% pd. family medical insurance & state retirement. Drug screen, physical and satisfactory driving record will be required. Applications may be obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office at 16829 E. Main St., Galliano by calling 985-632-6701, by accessing our website at www.portfourchon.co m or by emailing cindyd@portfourchon .com. Applications will be accepted thru Fri. January 30. _________________ Local Oil Field Supply Co. seeking inside sales /warehousemen & driver, exp. preferred but not necessary. Send resume to: PO Box 551, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. _________________

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POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Unit Confiscation & Disposal: Larose Mini Storage 12040 Hwy. 1, Larose. Unit 1: Joseph Dardar, personal items; Unit 10: Kevin Wade, personal items; Unit 22: Kevin Hebert, personal items; Unit 45: Nicholas Schieffler, personal items; Unit 52: Ruby Lee, personal items; Unit 73: Michelle Graley, personal items; Unit 76: Anne Guidry, personal items; Unit 95: Laryen Davis, personal items; Unit 99: Matthew Raiford, personal items. Please contact Larose Mini Storage at 985-693-3709 for immediate balance payment. If no contact, units will be confiscated by Jan. 26, 2015. At that time your contents will be donated to charity or disposed of. _________________

PENNY GRIFFIN Penny Hebert Griffin, 46, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on January 12, 2015. Body will be cremated. She is survived by parents, Guy and Joyce Hebert; ex-husband, James Griffin, Sr.; son, Dwight Hebert; daughter, Angel Guidry; sister, Patti Melancon; brother, Randy Hebert and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Kody John Guidry. ___________________

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ANNIE ST. PIERRE Annie Pellegrin St. Pierre, 81, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, January 12, and from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Leroy “L.J.â€? Callais Jr. (Virgie); daughter, Susan C. Haygood; stepsons, Darrin, Troy, and Ray Gaubert; stepdaughters, Ronnie Rodrigue and Faith Cortez; 6 grandchildren, Paul Trahan (Janelle), Brad Trahan (Kim), Olivia Davaine (Jaromy), Jessica Curole (Bronk) Jamie Grayson (Jonathan), and Shaun Callais (fiancĂŠe – Jada Crotwell); 11 greatgrandchildren, Austin, Lanie, Andrew, Angelle, Ashley, Taylor, Bryant, Destany, Kade, Myles, and Ace. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leroy J. Callais Sr., Raymond Lester Gaubert, and A.J. “Jayâ€? St. Pierre; parents, Sylvest and Olivia Pellegrin; stepson, Brian Gaubert; son-in-law, Charles Haygood; 3 brothers, Allen, Luby, and Lee Ray Pellegrin; 4 sisters, Emily Blanchard, Laura Loupe, Velma Authement, and Elsie Mae Pellegrin. The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________

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ALINE LOUPE Aline Guidroz Loupe, 95, a native and resident of Lockport passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Visitation will be held at Holy Savior Catholic Church on Thursday, January 15, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Sheldon Loupe; daughters, Sylvia LeBlanc, Sharon Gautreaux, Kim Dufrene; sister, Laurine Guidroz; 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Emelien Loupe; parents, Manuel and Bertha Adams Guidroz; daughter, Glenda Loupe; brother, Manuel Guidroz, Jr.; sister, Earline Adams; grandchildren, Gillian Marie Dufrene, Sheldon Paul Loupe, Jr. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________

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Local resident to help build school in Dominican Republic

In 2014, volunteers trip, Memory Mission parDeborah O. Griffin, principal, Cut Off Elemen- began work on a vocational ticipants will hold two-way tary School and member of school for the community. conversations with their the National Association of This month, about 50 vol- home schools or offices Elementary School Princi- unteers will complete the using Google Hangouts. In pals (NAESP), will partici- school. Children will soon addition to hearing their pate in a Lifetouch Memory have a place to continue personal experiences, viewMission® to build a school their education, offering ers will be able to see the in the Dominican Republic greater opportunities for ca- surroundings and construcJanuary 26 – February 3, reers as adults. tion site. Memory Mission volun2015. Since the inception of The school will be built teers will work on a variety the Lifetouch Memory Misfor the chilsion in 2000, dren and famLifetouch hands ilies in a have helped resmall, mounbuild a village in tainous farmwar -ravaged i n g Kosovo, repair community. homes in ApLifetouch, palachia, estabthe leading lish a children’s n a t i o n a l center in Japrovider of maica, and conschool and struct a bridge in family photogthe land of the raphy, organNavajo in Ariized this trip zona. They have Children in the village of Constanza now have an elementary and invited built 12 schools school thanks to the Lifetouch Memory Mission program. school adminacross Haiti and istrators, principals, educa- of projects, including block the Dominican Republic. tors and PTA members and concrete work, stucco Memory Mission volunteers throughout North America and paint finishing for the have also provided on-site Participants assistance to victims of natto work alongside Lifetouch classrooms. volunteers and Dominican will also have an opportu- ural disasters throughout nationals to build the nity to visit community the United States, including members, interact with Hurricane Katrina in New school. This is the fourth Mem- teachers and students in Orleans, floods in the Dakoory Mission to Constanza. the classroom and partici- tas, fires in California, and In 2011 and 2012, volun- pate in a day of photogra- tornadoes across the Midteers built an elementary phy for the children in this west. school that now serves hun- village, many of whom have Learn more about the dreds of children who other- never seen a photo of them- upcoming Memory Mission wise would not have had a selves. at lifetouchmemorymisDuring the week-long sion.com chance to receive an education.

Public notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to any parties interested in leasing or acquiring other rights in property located in Port Fourchon, the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport, and the South Lafourche Airport Industrial Park. The Commission’s intent is to place its available property into productive use, in accordance with its Master Plan recommendations, in a manner which generates commensurate revenue for the Commission, provides optimum utilization, and generates substantial community benefits. Interested parties may obtain copies of more detailed Requests for Proposals by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commission’s website at www.portfourchon.com. These Requests for Proposals provide updated, detailed maps of property available for proposals and a general overview of the Commission’s lease expectations for its property. Sealed proposals must be received at the Commission Administration Building at 16829 East Main Street in Galliano, Louisiana on or before the last day of the month by 4:30 p.m. CST for consideration at the following month’s regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. 1/14/15

Public notice

PUBLIC MEETING STATE PROJECT NO. H.010688.1 LA 3235 CORRIDOR STAGE 0 FEASIBILITY STUDY ROUTE LA 3235 LAFOURCHE PARISH The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is proposing improvements to LA 3235 from the intersection of LA 3235 with LA 24 (Bourg Larose Highway) in Larose south to its intersection with LA 1 (S. Bayou Drive) in Golden Meadow. The LADOTD encourages the public to attend at the following time and

place: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 5:00pm – 7:30pm South Lafourche High School Library 16911 E. Main Street Cut Off, Louisiana 70345 The purpose of this public meeting is to present information about the project and obtain input from the public. The meeting will be conducted in an open house format. A continuous multimedia presentation will be shown to describe the project and proposed roadway improvements that are under study. Informational materials and graphic displays will also be available. Representatives from DOTD and the consultant team will be present to receive comments and answer questions. Written statements or verbal comments will be received at the meeting. Comments mailed to the address below, if postmarked by January 30, 2015, will become part of the record of this public meeting. Should you require special assistance due to a disability to participate in this public meeting, please contact ARCADIS U.S., Inc. at the address below, or by telephone at (225) 2921004, at least 5 working days prior to the date of the Public Meeting. ARCADIS U.S., Inc. 10352 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 Attn: LA 3235 Project Manager 1/7/15 1/14/15

Bid notice

SECTION 00 10 00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Greater Lafourche Port Commission P. O. Drawer 490 Galliano, LA 70354 Nerby Collins Fisherman’s Marina Back Bulkhead Upgrade

Sealed Bids marked “Sealed Bid Greater Lafourche Port Commission Community Development Block Grant/ Disaster Recovery Project to be Financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program: Nerby Collins Commercial Fisherman’s Marina Back Bulkhead Up-

grade” will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for the construction of the project described as follows: Nerby Collins Commercial Fisherman’s Marina Back Bulkhead Upgrade generally consists of the installation of 350 linear feet of vinyl sheet pile bulkhead and miscellaneous wharf and pile upgrades. Proposals shall be addressed to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, and delivered to the Port Administrative Office, located at 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, Louisiana 70354, not later than 2:00 P.M. local time, January 29, 2015. Sealed Bids marked “Sealed Bid - Greater Lafourche Port Commission Community Development Block Grant/ Disaster Recovery Project to be Financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program: Nerby Collins Commercial Fisherman’s Marina Back Bulkhead Upgrade.” Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time and place. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Greater Lafourche Port Commission, J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., Port Administrative Office, P. O. Drawer 730, 16829 East Main Street, 131 East 91st Street, Galliano, Louisiana 70354 The bid documents for this project are posted on centralbidding.com. To view, download, and receive bid notices/updates by e-mail, prospective bidders will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. If a bid is submitted electronically, Bidder shall enclose a copy of their proposal guaranty (bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check) with the electronic submission. The original proposal guaranty shall be delivered to the Owner within 48 hours of bid opening. Copies of the Contract Documents

Hang Glider

In the backwoods of Kentucky, you don’t see too many people hang-gliding. Ol’ John decided to save up and get a hangglider. He takes it to the highest mountain and after struggling to the top, he gets ready to take flight. He takes off running and reaches the edge and into the wind he goes! Meanwhile, Maw and Paw Hicks were sittin’ on the porch swing, talkin ’bout the good ol’ days when maw spots the biggest bird she has ever seen! “Look at the size of that bird, Paw!” she exclaims. Paw raises up, “Git my gun, Maw.” Maw runs into the house, brings out his pump action shotgun. He takes careful aim, may be obtained at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., the Engineer, upon deposit of $60.00 for each set. Any Bidder, upon returning his Bid set of documents in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date will be refunded one full deposit in accordance with R.S. 38:2212. On return of other sets, including those of non-bidders, in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date, a refund of $30.00 per set will be made. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. 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 bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. The successful bidder must submit executed copies of Section 3 Certification of Successful Bidder and Section 3 Plan with Tables A and B prior to contract execution. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Greater Lafourche Port Commission no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Minority, female-owned and Section 3 firms are encouraged to submit bids. GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION Chett Chiasson Executive Director 1/7/15 1/14/15

BANG…BANG…..BANG… ..BANG! The monster sized bird continues to sail silently over the tree tops. “I think ya missed him, Paw,” she says. “Yeah,” he replies, “but at least he let go of ol’ John!”

Allie Fournier killed her first doe on January 9 in Mississippi with her dad.

Public’s help sought in residential burglary case

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for a residential burglary in Gray. On an afternoon in late December, deputies began investigating a suspected burglary after a safe belonging to residents of Blue Ridge Drive in Gray was found several streets over. The safe’s owners were on vacation, but deputies found no signs of forced entry at the time. Upon returning to their home, the residents also found that a laptop computer, a gas card, and other items were missing. Through investigation, deputies learned the gas card had been used at a Bayou Blue convenience store on December 29, and were able to obtain a surveillance photo of a male subject who used the card. Investigators are asking for help in solving this crime. Anyone who can

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. JANUARY 9, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Roddie J. Curole, 33, Cut Off. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Ashley R. Falgout, 28, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Travis Dobson, 29, Lockport. Possession or dist. of drug para. Mark Inman, 52, Raceland. Simple burglary, immovable structure. Vernal Oliver, 41, Belle Rose, Contempt of court. Mary Hunter Holmes, 60, Raceland. Issuing worthless checks, contempt of court. Kyron Folse, 18, Raceland. Simple burglary, immovable structure. Thibodaux Police Department Jude Cantrelle, Jr., Larose. Fugitive, domestic abuse battery, disturbing the peace. Jonathan Daggs, 27, Schriever. Simple battery (2 cts), telephone communications, improper language, harassment, aggravated flight from an officer, driver must be licensed. Scotty Bigpond, 48, Lockport, Disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition.

identify the male subject in the surveillance photo, or anyone with any information on this case, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-7437433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest. Gerald Duncan, 49, Thibodaux. Theft of goods (felony), contempt of court.

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LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT

BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board

Animal Shelter Advisory

Central Lafourche Ambulance Service District Board Fire Protection District No. 9 Fire Protection District No. 8-A

Drainage District No. 6

Vacancies 1 1

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Representative from District 5

Qualified voter who resides in Wards 3, 4, 7, 8, or 9 Resident property taxpayer of Fire District 9

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of the district.

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Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land in the district.

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

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Heroes Monument Commission

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Recreation District No. 3

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Heroes Monument Commission

Residency Requirements

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land in the district.

Shall have served as a fireman for a minimum of five years

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Recreation District No. 8

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Qualified voter and resident of the area served by the district

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Recreation District No. 11 Housing Authority

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Qualified voter and resident of the area served by the district

Qualified voter and resident of the area served by the district

The deadline for these positions will be Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 @ 1:00 p.m.

Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the LPG website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Angela Matherne at 402 Green St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 or mailed to Angela Matherne, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

Local high school student selected to perform at Carnegie Hall Brock Williams, a student at South Lafourche High School, has been selected for the 2015 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall, presented by WorldStrides. He will perform as a first tenor at Carnegie Hall in February with the Honors Choir. Participation in one of the three Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest rated high school performers from across North America and select schools internationally. Brock Williams, a senior, auditioned this fall for the Honors Performance Series and was accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in his application and audition recording. Brock will join other performers from 49 United States, several provinces in Canada, and several foreign countries for a special performance at world-famous Carnegie Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement. According to Morgan Smith, Program Director, “Being selected to the Honors Performance Series is something each finalist should be extremely proud of accomplishing. We process more than ten thousand nominations annually, selecting only the most talented performers applying on an international level. Working with these conductors and performing at Carnegie Hall is a oncein-a-lifetime experience that these student musicians never forget.” Brock has studied music for 6 years and is a member of the South Lafourche High School

Recipe Files

Spicy Onion Rings

Onion rings are a popular side dish. Though many people reserve their consumption of onion rings for nights out at the diner, onion ring aficionados need not wait until their next night out on the town to enjoy their favorite side dish, as onion rings can easily be made right at home. Those who want to add a little extra kick to their onion rings can do just that thanks to the following recipe for “Rings of Fire” courtesy of Bob Blumer’s “Surreal Gourmet Bites” (Chronicle Books). Rings of Fire Yields 12 2 Vidalia onions or other sweet onion 11/2 cups flour 2 serrano chiles, minced (plus a couple in reserve) 2 teaspoons salt plus more to season finished rings 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup beer 1 tablespoon Tabasco (ideally chipotle Tabasco) 3 cups peanut oil for frying Slice onions in 1/4-inch slices and separate into rings. Select the 12 largest, most aesthetically pleasing rings. In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of the flour, the serranos, 2 teaspoons salt, the cayenne, and the pepper. Slowly whisk in beer and add the hot sauce. The batter should be the consistency of thin pancake batter. In a medium, tall pot, heat oil to 350 F. In a medium bowl, add remaining 1/2 cup flour. Toss onion rings in flour to coat. Shake off excess flour. Dip one onion ring in batter until thoroughly coated, then fry for approximately 2 minutes, or until golden. Turn once during frying. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool, then season with salt and taste. Count to 30, then assess the heat level. Add more of everything hot according to your pain threshold (and that of your guests). Continue frying rings in small batches and serve immediately.

Choir (where he serves as president), the Lafourche Honor Choir, and the District Honor Choir. He has participated in the South Lafourche Christmas Production and Variety Show and the Farm Bureau Talent Show. Brock also received the Superior Baritone Solo Award, serves as vice president of his International Thespian Society chapter, and performed with the Disney Choir for three years. In response to his selection as a Finalist, Brock

said, “It is an honor to participate in the Honors Performance Series because I truly have a love for music and singing, and I know this experience will impact my life forever!” Finalists will come together for five days in February in New York City to have the opportunity to learn from conductor Dr. Eph Ehly, work with other finalists, and get a taste of New York City. On Sunday, February 22, performance is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased beginning 60 days prior to the performance through the Carnegie Hall box office.

Parish shows support for police by designing decal

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Given everything they do for the local communities they serve, officials with Lafourche Parish Government decided to show their support for police by designing a decal. These decals, which have been placed on the driver’s side of all parish vehicles, feature a Fleur-de-lis shape, which is an image that has become a mainstay in south Louisiana and is actually the official state symbol, per a bill signed into law by Governor Bobby Jindal in 2008.

The wording, “We Support Our Police,” can be found encircling the solid black Fleur-de-lis that has a blue stripe stretching across its middle section. “When you think about all the dangers police officers face day in and day out, plus a recent uptick in violence against police officers, the parish just wanted to do something to tell them we appreciate them,” Parish Administrator Archie Chaisson said. A small number of these

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decals have been made available through Southern Signs and Designs in Thibodaux for anyone interested in purchasing one of them. The decals, which cost $4 each, should be available for purchase by the end of next week, according to Chaisson.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Pace From 5-A

“The challenges, the first step, again is hiring the right head coach to help me lead that charge. And that’s all I’m focused on right now. That’s the most critical thing we can do right now. I think it helps me, again, to have a step-by-step plan in my head — a progressive plan — and right now, that’s hiring a head coach, Step 1.� Phillips said Pace impressed the Bears during his interview. “He just did a great job, from showing intensity, from showing toughness, from really being able to articulate the kind of head coach he wants and how to build the roster,� he said. The Bears interviewed Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Denver offensive coordinator Adam Gase before Pace was hired. They also interviewed Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles on Thursday right after they hired their GM. Pace, who was in on that session, indicated he won’t hire a coach based on a certain scheme. He said more interviews have been lined up since he was hired, but would not reveal names. Previous head coaching experience in the NFL is not a requirement. He mentioned how the Saints’ hiring of Sean Payton in 2006 sparked a jump from 3-13 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to the NFC South championship. Signing Drew Brees obviously helped, but the new coach was quickly able to get his players to buy in. “Sean came from (Bill) Parcells, so discipline was important right off the bat,� Pace said. “But Sean has a charisma, a confidence and an energy to him that’s infectious. I think that’s important, you know? When a head coach gets in front of the room, think about it, he’s selling his plan to the players. And there needs to be buy-in. Sean Payton has that, and we’ll be looking for some of those qualities.�

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He mentioned re-establishing Chicago’s identity as a team that relies on the run and tough defense, areas it veered from under Trestman. Pace also insisted he is fine with the Bears maintaining their chain of command, with the GM reporting to the president rather than the chairman. He said Phillips reminds him of Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and that there’s “an automatic connection.� “It’s a structure that we like,� McCaskey said. “It’s a structure that we think works. But as Ryan pointed out, more important than the structure are the people that you have in the various positions. We think we have a good one in general manager.� Note: McCaskey does not expect Accorsi to remain on the payroll after the coaching search is completed. ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

Floodgate From 1-A

“We checked (the history on yearly tidal fluctuations) and this is the best time of the year to do the work and avoid this type of flooding,� he said regarding the risk of removing the gate doors. SLLD advertised for bids to examine, refurbish and improve the gate doors and recently awarded the $1.38 million project to Centaur Construction, LLC of Belle Chasse. The two gate doors have already been barged to Belle Chasse where they will be sandblasted and painted. In addition, 5 feet of wall will be added to the top of each door to bring them up to a +13 foot elevation when reinstalled. At Monday’s meeting, project engineer Joe Picciola of Picciola and Associates, Inc., noted that work is proceeding well and requested a first payment to

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Instead, the panel will let them sift through concepts to see which generate the most interest. Its report was due to lawmakers this week. Rep. Karen St. Germain, D-Pierre Part, task force chair, said she hopes lawmakers will consider some ideas in the twomonth regular legislative session that begins in April. “What this funding task force has done, it has started the discussion,� she said. But the term-limited St. Germain, chair of the House transportation committee, knows much of the work to chip away at the hefty backlog will fall to a new governor and lawmakers who will be elected this fall. “The next administration has a whole lot to worry about, and this is a big part of it,� she said. It’s unclear if the eightmember task force found ideas that could gain passage this year. Gov. Bobby Jindal opposes tax hikes, and lawmakers may be reticent to consider fee increases as they face voters in re-election campaigns this fall. Meanwhile, the state’s budget shortfall tops $1.4 billion, making it unlikely lawmakers will consider shifting existing dollars to transportation needs while they’re struggling to continue ongoing services. Louisiana, like many states, is struggling with a stagnant gasoline tax that hasn’t kept pace with construction inflation. On top of that, Jindal and lawmakers have steered millions in transportation dollars to instead pay for state police operations each year. The anti-tax environment left the transportation task force — which included lawmakers, state officials and construction and engineering representatives — looking for creative financing proposals. In the draft report approved Monday, ideas include swapping the state’s 16 cent-per-gallon gas tax for an 8 percent sales tax on a broader array of fuel sales and requiring that 60 percent of the state’s construction budget be spent on transportation. Partnering with the private sector on infrastructure projects was suggested, which could involve a private company building a road project in exchange for charging user fees or tolls. Sen. Robert Adley, RBenton, chairman of the Senate transportation committee, recommended including a proposal that the state require owners of vehicles that run on compressed natural gas to pay a fuel tax equivalent to the state’s gasoline tax. Adley said that would ensure “a fair tax across the board� for drivers. The task force plans to discuss other possible funding ideas before it wraps up in March.

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US rig count tumbles by 61 to 1,750

HOUSTON (AP) — Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. plummeted by 61 this week to 1,750. The Houston firm said Friday in its weekly report 1,421 rigs were exploring for oil and 329 for gas. A year ago 1,754 rigs were active. Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Alaska and Arkansas each gained two rigs and Ohio gained one. Texas plunged by 30, North Dakota dropped by seven, New Mexico fell six, Utah and Wyoming each dropped by five, Kansas and Oklahoma each fell by three, Pennsylvania dropped two and Colorado and Louisiana each fell by one. California and West Virginia were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999. ___

Lineup announced for 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Elton John, The Who, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are scheduled to headline this year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The festival annually draws hundreds of thousands of music fans to New Orleans for two weekends of jazz, blues, Cajun, zydeco and gospel. Most of the lineup is from Louisiana but it’s accented with national acts. This year they will also include No Doubt, Keith Urban, Pitbull, John Legend, Ed Sheeran and Chicago. Local favorites returning this year include New Orleans queen of soul Irma Thomas, Troy “Trombone Shorty� Andrews, singer-pianist Allen Toussaint and The Meters. There will also be a tribute to rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Famer Fats Domino. The festival will run April 24, 25 and 26, and April 30, May 1, 2 and 3. Tickets go on sale through

LA 1

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toll plaza, will be closed to vehicular traffic for 20minute intervals from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on this date. The closure is required in order to allow Entergy Transmission to erect electrical conductor wires between two electrical poles located on each side of the toll plaza on the Leeville Bridge. After LA 1 is closed and one conductor wire has been erected, the roadway will be opened back up to traffic to allow all traffic waiting to cross over the bridge at this location. After traffic has been cleared at the toll plaza location, the roadway will be closed again to traffic for another 20-minute interval to erect the next conductor wire. There are no alternate routes available for crossing the Leeville Bridge during this time period.

Flu Season From 1-A

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. • Try to avoid close contact with sick people. • If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. • Avoiding crowds and take other measures to keep our distance from others to lessen the spread of flu.

Ticketmaster starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. In all, hundreds of acts will perform on more than a dozen stages at the Fair Grounds Race Course. Food and craft booths will be set up among the stages with traditional Louisiana fare such as gumbo, poboys, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee and alligator sausage. ___

Buckeye Bash: Ohio State overcomes setbacks to win first playoff title, beating Oregon 42-20

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ohio State was done when Braxton Miller got hurt in August. Ohio State was done

when it lost at home to Virginia Tech in September. Ohio State was done when J.T. Barrett got hurt in November. A funny thing happened: Every time the Buckeyes looked done, they kept getting better. And in the new era of college football, that was enough to earn a chance to win a championship. They took advantage of an opportunity they never would have had in the BCS, shrugging off questions about if they belonged among the college football’s final four. Cardale Jones, Ezekiel Elliott and the Buckeyes won the first College Football Playoff national championship, upsetting Marcus Mariota and Oregon 42-20 on Monday night.

Man wanted for felony thefts at local retailers A reward is being offered for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted for thefts at local retailers. In late October, detectives began investigating a series of transactions at a Cut Off hardware store wherein a male subject had purchased several items with checks, which were later, canceled by the issuing bank. The man, later identified as Tate Callais, 44, had used his true identity in some transactions and a false identity for others. He also returned some of the items purchased with the checks and obtained cash back for them. Callais had purchased nearly $800 in merchandise from the store within a fiveday period, and returned some of the items for which he received over $500 in cash back. Investigators made contact with Callais by phone on multiple occasions, but Callais refused to meet with deputies about the transactions, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Then, on December 24, deputies responded to a Larose grocery store in reference to a theft. Through the investigation, deputies learned a man had entered the store that morning claiming to represent a local company, which provides services to the oil and gas industry. Callais approached the cashier with over $600 worth of merchandise and

gift cards and attempted to purchase the i t e m s with a purchase o r d e r number on behalf of the company. The cashier had concerns about the transaction and called for a manager, but in the meantime, Callais left the store with the items for which he had not paid. The store manager then contacted the service company Callais claimed to represent and learned the purchase order did not exist. Following an investigation, detectives developed Tate Callais as the suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest. Detectives are now seeking the public’s help in locating Callais who has two warrants for felony theft and two for contempt of court with bond amounts totaling $17,500. Detectives believe Callais is residing in the Houma area, but he is known to visit the South Lafourche area frequently. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP� plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org

2015 Area Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • Krewe Des Les Petite Lions - Golden Meadow, 1 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 • Krewe of Hercules - Houma - 6 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - noon • Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou - Chauvin - noon • Krewe of Ambrosia - Thibodaux - 5:30 p.m. • Krewe of Aquarius - West Houma - 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 • Krewe of Versailles - Larose - noon • Krewe of Hyacinthians - Houma - noon • Krewe of Titans (Following Hyacinthians) - Houma • Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m. • Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m. • Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux * Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m. • Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 4:00 p.m.

Attention Krewes - If there are any discrepancies to times and dates,

contact the Gazette at 985-693-7229.

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