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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

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Community to officially welcome new state-of-the-art fire station Sat. Ulysses Gisclair Contributing Writer

The new South Lafourche Airport sign, featuring the recently designed airport logo.

South Lafourche Airport debuts new logo, brand

(GALLIANO, LA) – The Greater Lafourche Port Commission has launched a new logo and brand identity for its South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr. Airport, complete with a new entryway sign visible from Highway 308 at the front of Airport Road in Galliano. The new logo and branding are designed to give greater prominence to the Port Commission’s airport, which is the fastestgrowing airport in the state of Louisiana, and its surrounding industrial park. “We really wanted to highlight the growth taking place at the airport by coming up with a logo and a brand identity which clearly belongs in the Port Fourchon family but stands on its own. The South Lafourche Airport is a critical link in the transportation chain for Port Fourchon and beyond, and we feel that the new logo shows that very well,” said Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. The airport logo, created by the W.L. Gaiennie Company, prominently features the South Lafourche Airport’s identifier code, GAO, as well as a stylized arrow streaking above it See Airport Page 5-A

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VOLUME 49 NUMBER 26

Staff photo by Babs

The Lockport Kaycee Ladies Auxillary held their annual garage sale this past weekend at the K.C. Home. Pictured are Cadan Williams and Chance Breaux checking out the goodies at the sale. The Town of Lockport will also host the annual Main Street Market this Saturday at the Bayouside Park from 9 to 4. A variety of items will be available for purchase such as clothing, jewelry, pottery, lawn ornaments, purses, wood crafts, plants, etc. A large food court will also offer a generous menu of food and drinks. This year, the La-Terre Master Gardeners, a volunteer organization under the direction of the LSU AgCenter, will be on hand to share their knowledge on gardening, and will include guest speakers, educational displays and a plant sale. The event is free and open to the public.

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Fourchon Transportation Services offers Port workers an option

Port Fourchon is home to approximately 250 companies, with an average of 4500 employees working between day and night shifts, seven days a week. Approximately 15,000 people per month are flown to offshore locations supported by Port Fourchon. So where do all of those workers park? Companies at Port Fourchon are utilizing valuable working space within their facilities

The brave men and women of Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 are presenting a brand new fire station dedicated to protecting residents. The grand opening of the new station will be Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The state-of-the-art station is located at 17475 Hwy. 3235 in Galliano, two miles south of Walmart. The free event is open to the public and will offer finger-foods such as hamburgers, hotdogs, and gratons as well as plastic firefighter helmets for the kids. More importantly, the public will have a chance to tour the station, as well as the station’s two new fire trucks, and see where the parish’s dedicated firefighters work and sleep. The ribbon cutting and station blessing will be held at 1 p.m. “I like showing people that they have 24-hour fire protection because a lot of people don’t know that. Come tour the station and see what you’re paying for. Taxpayer funding is not going to waste,” said Fire Prevention Officer Jada Pitre. For this grand opening Fire Chief Freddy Guidry wants to do something a little different than traditional openings. Instead of cutting a ribbon with a pair of scissors they plan to cut fireline tape with a firefighter’s axe. The new fire station has been a $1.8 million investment. See Fire Station Page 6-A

to accommodate vehicle parking, both for their own workers and those parking to travel offshore. In 2012, Dwayne Rebstock realized the need for a transportation system that could carry workers to and from Port Fourchon and free up much needed space for business growth. He developed Fourchon Transportation Services, LLC (FTS) with the goal of providing affordable crew transportation via 15 passenger vans to and from the Port to many locations along the Gulf Coast Region. Aside from having workers vying for prime parking space, especially on rainy or scorching See FTS Page 6-A The Wallace Center, 3603 Hwy. 308 in Raceland, hosted a free Youth Art Day this past weekend with 19 attending. Pictured with special project co-coordinator Heather Benoit is A’terriyona (Dora) Lawson, painting a sun and Lauren Joseph, showing off her painted flower.

A Youth Program of educational activities titled Beyond the Bell is currently held at the Wallace Center Monday thru Thursday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. The program is designed to help children with their homework along with providing enrichment activities after school. About 35 children per day attend the program thus far.

Anyone interested in getting involved in this or any other program at the center is asked to email Benoit at benoithe@lafourchegov.org or visit Facebook at facebook.com/beyondthebellraceland for more information. The next Saturday event scheduled to take place at the Wallace Center is a Community Health and Wellness Day on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives from Blue Cliff College in Houma will be conducting wellness exams and performing physicals, glucose, diabetes and blood pressure tests. Staff photo by Babs

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Anger Mgmt. classes to begin Thurs.

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes (three two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over) on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on Mar. 12, 19 and 26. Limited space available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee. For more information call 985446-0643.

The Firefighters for Life 5K walk / run will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Golden Meadow Oakridge Park. Early adult registration is $35 and is due by Thursday, March 12. Early youth registration is $25. The cost for late registration is $40 for adults and $30 for youth. Race day registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race starting at 10 a.m. with the 5K to follow immediately. All funds raised will be donated to Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society. FMI call the Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 at 985-632-8068 or to register visit their headquarters at 17462 West Main Street in Galliano.

SLHS Band to sponsor Golf Tourney Sat.

SLHS Tarpon Band is hosting its 15th annual golf tournament onÂ Saturday, March 14 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Tidelands in Galliano. It will be an 18-hole scramble with teams of four. Enhancement holes, food and prizes will be available. Sponsors are appreciated. Cost is $50 to advertise per tee box or $100 for the practice green. FMI call or email Jed Pitre at 985-632-5757 or jed.pitre@capitalone.com

LRD1 to hold softball registration Sat., Mon.

Lafourche Recreation District #1 is now accepting registration for the 2015 Summer Softball League at the Ball Park in Lockport. Registration for children ages 3 to 17 will be on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Monday, March 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m

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Volunteers sought for bayou clean up Sat.

Volunteers are needed for the BTNEP cleanup event to be held on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. For the Cut Off and Galliano sites. Anyone wanting to volunteer in these areas must sign in at the South Lafourche Library in Galliano. Call 985-6326382 to register in advance. For the Leeville site contact Janet Rhodus at 235-4134414.

Horse camp to be held Sat. in Galliano

The Ro-Duz Ranch, located at the end of W. 190th St. in Galliano, is hosting a 1-day Horse Camp from 3 to 6 p.m. on March 14. The camp will include an introduction to the basics of horsemanship and riding in the arena. Any questions, please call (985) 475-7272 or (985) 637-7273. Cost is $45 per student. All students must pre-register. Email roduzranch@rocketmail.com for registration forms.

hands-on science activities. The camp will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on the SLHS gym side for students grades 1st through 5th. $10 per student, groups of 3 or more $7 per student. FMI contact Roxanna Dardar, Lonnie Rousse or Tommy Rodrigue at 985632-5721 or rdardar @lafourche.k12.la.us.

Israelite Baptist anniversary set for Sun.

The Israelite Baptist Church, located in Valentine, will be celebrating their annual church anniversary on Sunday, March 15 at 2:25 p.m. They are asking for your presence and your support in this endeavor. Rev. Timothy G. Campbell will be the guest speaker. He is the pastor of the Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. His Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s male chorus will perform.

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Members of the Knights of Columbus Council #8898 of Larose will serve a Lenten meal of white beans, rice, fried fish and dessert for $7 per meal. Lunches can be picked up at the Council Home in Larose. Lockportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holy Savior Catholic Church will serve white beans, rice, fried catfish, coleslaw and bread for $8 starting at 6 p.m. Orders will be taken in advance by calling the rectory at 5323533. Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church members will serve a seafood gumbo at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow for $7. Dine-in and take-outs will be served from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Orders to be delivered should be placed by calling 475-5886 no later than 10:15 a.m. on Friday.

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“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin

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In 1942 my Dad, Roosevelt Martin, was driving his Texaco truck, loaded with 55-gallon drums of gasoline and oil to the Bayou Rigaud dock in Grand Isle. I was riding shotgun … literally! Because of his valuable cargo, he had been advised to bring a weapon. He found an old, rusted double barrel shotgun, not loaded, which could not have been fired even if it had been, and laid it on the seat between us. I felt like Gabby Hayes next to Roy Rogers in a movie, Dad Gum it! As we arrived in Cheniere, a barricade and two armed guards stopped us and demanded credentials. We encounted another one at the foot of the Caminada Bridge. After clearing those, I

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saw more soldiers, a military vehicle, a navy blimp flying high overhead and Jeeps patrolling the beach. It was quiet an experience for a 12-year old kid. This was not cowboys and Indians nor cops and robbers … this was the real thing! Dad had been there before, but had been warned that anything he saw was top secret, and he did not want to upset my mother. We finally reached the dock and reported to the dock master, an old friend. The truck was unloaded under armed guards. His friend handed Dad a pair of binoculars and said, “Look west, Roosevelt.” Dad looked and then handed them to me. I saw black smoke, which we had been smelling, and we heard explosions coming

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from the ship’s direction. “That’s ammunition or gas drums going off,” he explained. “It’s been burning for 3 days and it’s the fourth one this month. A sailor told me that one of their planes had spotted a U-boat and shot at it and might have sunk it.” The Atlantic and the Pacific oceans might have prevented an invasion. But Roosevelt Martin and son now knew that America HAD been invaded by submarines, from our own Gulf of Mexico. In recent years we learned from research by Mr. Charles Christ of Houma that from 1942 to 1943 a fleet of over 20 German U-Boats operated in the Gulf and sunk over 56 oil tankers from Texas and Louisiana refineries. A Nazi U-Boat, the U-

166 had been sunk on July 30, 1942, by the Coast Guard PC-566. It remains there today, buried with its crew of 42, a rare victory early in the war. “Don’t tell your Mother or anybody else any of this or we could go to jail,” Dad said. I obeyed, and I never shared the whole story with anyone … until today. Another story about the war happened to my good friend, the late Dick Guidry. By this time, I was living in New Orleans but Dick related it to me many years later and in a recent interview told the press who printed it. Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off had a German priest who spoke favorably about the Nazi regime from the pulpit, and was believed to have a short wave radio to spy for them.

Mathews, LA – The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter (LPAS) in Thibodaux experienced another successful Saturday opening with five cats and dogs finding their forever homes, according to shelter manager Hilary Knight. When combined with the adoptions from the Saturday opening in February, LPAS has adopted out eight animals with even more going to rescue groups. Additionally, eight people have signed-up for Lafourche Parish’s Spay/Neuter Program thanks to the Saturday openings held in February and March. Knight said these openings wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the efforts of

community volunteers. “The volunteers put up an awesome play area in the front of the shelter that will be used as a doggie meet and great area. We hope that next month will be even more successful,” she said. The next Saturday opening is scheduled for April 4. On this day, the shelter will be once again be open from 8 a.m. to noon for adoptions as well as spay and neuter signups. To volunteer and learn more about LPAS, call (985) 446-3532, visit facebook.com/LafourcheParishAnimalShelter or click on the Animal Shelter link at lafourchegov.org.

From left: Oil tanker burning in the Gulf as seen from Grand Isle, and the U-Boat 166 fleet flag.

It had gotten to a point where a crowd gathered at the church demanding his resignation. He appeared to be in danger, and Dick, then 14 and an altar boy, was driving his parents’ coupe (before driving age) and drove to the back of the rectory, smuggled the priest into the trunk and drove off, thereby possibly saving his life. I remember that coupe. It had a very small, cramped back seat where a few years after the war Dick and I sat when attending LSU football games with his parents, John L. and Lillian Guidry. His brother Bobby was a student there. Dick’s

brother Lloyd and sister Rosie Harris completed the family. Mr. Guidry was a community leader and today Nicholls State University’s John L. Guidry Stadium is named in his honor. After a new priest took over tempers cooled and things returned to normal. This event had been unusual for the God fearing and gentle Cajuns but this was war, our soldiers were dying, and America was united as never before in a just cause. Next week, World War II, part 3. BYE NOW!

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The GAO airport complex also includes a 1,200 acre industrial park, which is the site of several airport upgrades in the works including a new terminal building, hangars, runway strengthening, and a connector road linking the airport and industrial park to LA 3235, enhancing its connection to Port Fourchon and continuing to improve intermodal transportation and commerce in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Port Commission takes its mission to foster economic development for the good of the community very seriously, and the incredible growth at the South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr., Airport is a great example of that commitment to our mission. We hope that people in the community and in the industry see this new logo as a symbol of that growth and possibility,â&#x20AC;? said Port Commission President Perry Gisclair.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The state labor department says first-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending Feb. 28 increased to 2,559 from the previous weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total of 2,144. For the comparable week a year earlier, there were 2,125 initial claims. Continued unemployment claims for the week ending Feb. 28 increased to 21,273 compared to 20,939 the previous week. The four-week moving average for such claims decreased to 21,243 from the previous weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average of 21,364. ___

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Lafourche official seeks lower speed limit on La. Highway 308

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Lafourche Parish Council member says the parish should ask the state to lower the speed limit on Louisiana Highway 308 from Raceland to Lockport. Councilman John Arnold tells The Daily Comet that some residents who live near the highway believe a lower speed limit will make the highway safer. The current speed limit is 55 miles per hour. Arnold wants the parish council to ask the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to change the speed limit to 45 miles per hour. Highway 308 is one of the two major roads that stretch along Bayou Lafourche. It is a popular route for tractor-trailers and other drivers looking to avoid traffic congestion on Louisiana Highway 1.

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Bayou Blue Site at intersection of Hwy. 316 & Country Estates Dr. Harrison Street or North Acadia Sites in Thibodaux

Enrollment Period Is March 1 - 31, 2015. To register visit VALcharter.org or call Dianne Brown 985-446-2877.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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It is extremely important to the area, especially during hurricane season. Most of the firefighters stay behind, even during the worst storms. The way this new station has been constructed will ensure both the safety of the firefighters and the ability for them to respond at a moment’s notice. “We evacuated for one storm and after that I said never again. We worried about anyone left behind. We hurried back in 40 mph

winds. Now we don’t have to worry about that anymore. We can stay and be safe,” said Fire Chief Guidry. For the purpose of staying during hurricanes, Guidry said that when they were in the planning phase he wanted the station to look like a WWII bunker. The walls are nearly a foot thick of solid concrete, and state-of-the-art emergency response command centers will be located on both the first and second floor. To protect against flooding, the second floor can run completely independent from the first floor

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with its own generator. There are no windows on the second floor to make it impervious to the high winds of any hurricane. The firefighters live on the second floor, which has its own kitchen, den, and two separate sleeping quarters with four beds each. At all times there will always be at least six firefighters ready to go along the bayou with at least four at this station and two in Port Fourchon. “We signed up to protect our community, not to bail when it gets bad,” said Pitre. “This fire station will help keep us safe so we can do our best to keep the community in which we live and love safe as well.” Every year in October, during Fire Prevention Month, the Galliano fire station hosts an openhouse event with tours of the station and training grounds. The Fire District also exhibits live action firefighting training for the visitors to see. The grounds offer a massive amount of training from fighting house fires, to rappelling, to vehicle rescue, to dealing with meth labs and much more. The training provided there is some of the best in the country. The Galliano fire station has trained Coast Guard teams in firefighting from all over the country as well as some international units. The fire station also implements a number of programs geared towards fire prevention such as public fire education lead by Pitre. One program they have implemented is giving out and installing free smoke detectors. Presently, Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is number two in the state for installing smoke detectors, second only to New Orleans. “Our goal is to put ourselves out of business, and the way to do that is to educate the public about preventing fires,” said Guidry. The fire department is also hosting its second an-

nual 5K run on March 28 at the Golden Meadow Park. The proceeds go to Firefighters for Life, a Relay for Life team, and from there go directly to the American Cancer Society. Last year they managed to raise $3,000 to combat cancer. The fire department is always looking for new paid and volunteer firefighters, dispatchers, and anyone who wants to serve their community. “For these courageous men and women, working for the fire department is not a job; it’s a passion. I can’t see myself doing anything else,” said Pitre.

FTS

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hot days often seen in the area, Fourchon Transportation Services can also help commuters save on fuel and toll tag costs, vehicle wear and tear, overspray, limestone dust and a plethora of other things related to daily travels and parking at the Port. In the 37-mile span from Larose to Fourchon, there have been hundreds of accidents on the road due to rushed, tired and pre-occupied drivers travelling to and from work. “With FTS, workers can sit back, relax and even get in a few more minutes of shut-eye. The busses are equipped with USB plugins for charging electronic devices as well as a 30-inch monitor providing local information to crews,” says Rebstock. On April 1, Fourchon Transportation Services is launching a Port Shuttle Service via a 29-passenger bus for workers. A Park-nRide option is being developed in the Galliano area and a second Park-n-Ride is planned to open in Larose by the end of the year. “The planned transit shuttle route will start with five to six bus stops in the Bayou Region, home to a vast majority of Port workers, as well as the three

major hotel chains and stops at all dock locations at the Port. Busses will operate from 4 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week from Galliano to Fourchon and then from Larose to Fourchon once the second Park-n-Ride opens,” says Rebstock. Workers getting off their shift will be able to jump on the shuttle for their trip home when it stops to let off workers who are going to their shift. The busses will run a loop route at morning crew change from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. and evening crew change from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In between crew change times one shuttle bus will continue this route while a second bus will return to and remain at Port Fourchon and will run a Port route, which will be a 30-minute looped route that will take the shuttle bus around the Port. This Port loop will allow workers a hop-on / off type of shuttle service that will bring them anywhere they need to go within the Port. “This is a much-needed public service at a very fair price for those living and working in south Lafourche and Port Fourchon,” says

Rebstock. “Port Fourchon is the pulse of our local community and we want to get workers there safely and cost effectively.” For more information on Fourchon Transportation Services, LLC visit www.fourchontransportation.com or call 985-4753309 or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fourchontransportation.

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.

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for 2015-16 School Year Beginning March 9, 2015 Registration Daily at Pre-K Schools Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

To be eligible for Public School Pre-K Services your child must be 4 years old on or before September 30, 2015. To be eligible for Public School Kindergarten your child must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2015.

Registration is open to all children meeting the age and residence requirements. Parents should bring: Child’s birth certificate Child’s immunization record Child’s social security card Proof of residence/address (Entergy bill)

To be eligible for Head Start Services in the 2015 – 2016 school year, your child must be 3 years old on or before August 25, 2015 or 4 years old on or before September 30, 2015.

Additional items required for Head Start Program only

Child’s Medicaid card (if applicable) Parent’s social security card Proof of family income (2 recent check stubs, food stamp printout sheet, income tax returns, or other forms)

Hazardous materials collection day set for Saturday Wednesday, March 11, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Blaze Mayberry Gisclair of Galliano was on his first hunting trip with his Pop and Uncle Matt at their deer camp in Scooba, MS when he shot his first doe at 80 yards away. The deer weighed 110 lbs.

Officials with Lafourche Parish Government are encouraging residents to participate in its annual Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on Saturday, March 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. The effort is part of a larger goal to Keep Lafourche Parish Clean. The event is for Lafourche Parish residents and will take place in the Lafourche Parish Government Complex parking lot located at the Mathews Complex, 4876 LA Hwy. 1, just south of Central Lafourche High School and Walmart. This is a residentialonly collection and items generated by commercial businesses are strictly prohibited and will not be accepted. Residents will be required to show proof of residency in Lafourche Parish (current month water or electric bill is acceptable). Acceptable items include the following:

- Household products: (oven cleaners, corrosive cleaners, cleaning solvents, toilet and drain cleaners, bleach, degreasers, disinfectants, polishes, aerosol cans, cooking oil, glue, mothballs and pool chemicals) - Paints: (oil-based and latex paints, stains and varnishes, paint thinners, turpentine, wood preservatives and arsenic) - Electronic equipment: (televisions, stereos, computers, copiers, cell phones, fax machines and ink cartridges) - Automotive products: (automobile tires, strictly limited to 5 tires per resident), used oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, diesel, and oil and fuel filters) - Lawn and garden products: (herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilizer and bug sprays) - Batteries: (NiCad, lead acid, alkaline and rechargeable) - Flammables: (propane tanks and lighter fluid)

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Organizers of the inaugural 2015 Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana announced the schedule of on-track action. The three-day weekend, April 10-12, will feature 11 different races, showcasing the Verizon IndyCar Series, Pro Mazda presented by Cooper Tires, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama and the Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented by BF-Goodrich Tires. Saturday action kicks off with four support series qualifying sessions, Verizon IndyCar Series practice and qualifying; ultimately ending the day with four support series races. The main event takes place on Sunday, starting at 2:30 p.m. To see the full track schedule, visit the official event website at GPofNOLA.com. Race fans will enjoy seeing the big names of the

Verizon IndyCar Series, scheduled to include celebrated drivers such as defending series champion, Will Power; Dancing with the Stars winner and 3time Indianapolis 500 champion, Helio Castroneves and defending Indianapolis 500 winner, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Sebastien Bourdais, James Hinchcliffe, Marco Andretti and Juan Pablo Montoya. The Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana three-day weekend festival will take place April 10-12 and is hosted at NOLA Motorsports Park, in Avondale. The newly designed NOLA Motorsports Park facility will feature a 2.74-mile track with 13 turns. Fans can also follow the Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana on Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram: @gpofnola.

- Miscellaneous: (acids, metallic mercury, fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs) Items that will not be accepted include ammunition, explosives, fireworks, fire extinguishers, appliances, furniture, power tools, radioactive devices (smoke/fire detectors), large gas cylinders (such as helium, Freon or acetylene), Styrofoam, construction/ demolition debris, school lab waste and liquids in containers larger than five gallons. Additionally, Lafourche Parish Government is teaming up with the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP), who will be conducting its annual Bayou Lafourche Cleanup Day on the same day. Anyone interested in volunteering at this event, can call BTNEP at 985-447-0868.

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For more information on the Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day, residents are asked to call the Lafourche Parish Government Office of Solid Waste at (985) 573-7603 or toll-free at 1-800-7943160.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

2 Houses For Sale By Owner, in Galliano on same property. Both have new metal roofs. 4 br. and a 2BR. $80,000 OBO. Serious inquiries. Call 985-475-6386. _________________ House For Sale in Cut Off, 3 br, 1.5 ba, approx. 1200 sq ft. Asking $85,000. Call 985-691-1367 & leave message. _________________ House For Sale, located in Golden Meadow, 2 br, 1 ba, with shed & attached carport. Asking $60,000 OBO. FMI call 985-696-1057. _________________ Homes For Sale: (2) mobile homes on one lot. Homes are 16x80 ea., 3 br, 2 ba ea. In great cond. Lot is 150x96. Also includes one shed & all furn. in both. Must sell together. Perfect for rental properties. Asking $90,000 OBO. Located at 179 W. 67th St., Cut Off. FMI call 985-665-3309. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 100x159, 15850 sq ft, Lot #8, Old Safari Heights Subd., Asking $15,500. Call 985278-1480. _________________

BUILDINGS

Building For Sale in Galliano on LA 1, next to W. 165th St., 2400 sq ft store w/lg. parking lot. $69,000. To view property call 985-278-0697. _________________

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Single Apt. For Rent: All utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-798-5800. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, fully furn., in Golden Meadow area. $800/mth, $800 /damge dep. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ House For Rent in Cut Off, 3 br, 1.5 ba approx. 1500 sq ft. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985-691-1367 & leave message. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area, 1 br, wood floors, appliances, w/d. $550/mth, $550/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party room, garage, executive home. All new appl., dishwasher, central heat/air. 3946 sq ft with 3100 sq ft living area. $1900/mth, plus deposit. Call 2588082. _________________ House For Rent in Golden Meadow: 3 br, 2 ba, partly furn., $1150/mth, $1150 /dep. For application call 985-691-3780. _________________ 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. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, no pets, clean, quiet, paying people. $700 /mth, $300/dep. Call 985-475-6386. _________________

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Commercial Property

MLS 117739: NEW LISTING 3,476 sqft. commercial building, totally renovated in 2013, 80 x 180 lot size, furnished, walk-in ready. Located on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. $260,000.

MLS 116370: 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: 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: 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: 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.

MERCHANDISE

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 ¾” gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Peach Trees For Sale: $5 ea. 985-6919466 or 632-2602. _________________ Ikea Tromoso Loft Bed Frame For Sale: White, full sz., used, great cond. $100. Call 985-859-8905. _________________ Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. 985-693-7229 FMI. _________________

BOATS

21 ft. Lombas built Aluminum Hull with 120 Force, $6000 and a 19 ft. aluminum Mud Boat with 4.3L Chevy Vortec V-6, with Velvet drive clutch, $6000. FMI call 985-691-1479. _________________ Boat For Sale: Fishing Vessel L&M, 47x16, steel hull. Asking $50,000. FMI call 985-691-4008. _________________ Fiberglass Champion Jon Boat For Sale: very shallow draft & profile, ideal for fresh or salt water fishing. $1800, will lease purchase. No engine, no motor, no trailer, very sold boat. Call 985-870-5263. _________________

AUTOS

1995 Ford F250 Ext. Cab For Sale: V8, diesel engine, good work truck, runs great, $2500 OBO. Call 985258-1810 or 985-8558802. _________________

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. CED REDUof New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty parking. $85,000.

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.

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

GARAGE SALES

Multi Fly. Garage Sale: 115 W. 20th St., Lots of nice household items, some still new in boxes, name brand clothes & shoes for the family. Too many items to mention. Thurs. March 12th from 7 am to 1 pm. Early birds welcome Wed. after 2 pm, 115 W. 20th St. _________________ Garage Sale: 109 W. 9th St., Thurs. March 12 & Fri. March 13, 8 am till. Clothes, home décor, bikes, TV’s, bow flex, queen mattress set & more. Rain or shine. _________________ Benefit Garage Sale: 221 Elvira Dr., Mathews. Sat. March 14. Too much to list! Come see! _________________ Lg. Garage Sale: March 12, 13 & 14, 8 am till 4 pm at 187 W. 54th St. Household, exercise items & weights, men /women /kids /maternity clothes, toys, western wear & lots more. _________________ Garage Sale: March 13, 14, & 15. 9am till 4pm at 185 East 74th Place. New spring /summer clothes, shoes, sandals, gardening, Easter, t.v., computer, Atari, fragrances, toys. _________________

HELP WANTED

Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

K-MAR SUPPLY of Fourchon Office Assistant

is now accepting applications for Full Time Job duties include (but not limited to): Filing, computer data entry, balancing cash boxes, processing invoices, accounts receivables, answering multi-line phone system.

Computer experience a must. Candidate must be able to multi-task, a fast learner and self-motivated.

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA (NAPA, next door to truck stop) See Brandi. No Phone Calls, Please.

Fax: 985-693-8282

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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 985-447-6214 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. _________________ Night Auditor Needed Immediately. Must be able to work weekends & holidays. Computer exp. necessary. Apply in person at Days Inn in Galliano, 18434 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. No Phone Calls! _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985693-4316. _________________

Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter/Operator. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision, & dental ins. Pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins or Jada Pitre at 985-632-8068. _________________ Sitter Needed. Christian preferred. Call 985-696-1607. _________________ Caregivers: Seeking enthusiastic, loving, passionate caregiver. Must have excel. references & clean back ground check. Call 985-655-4444 Mon. thru Thurs. from 9 am till 5 pm. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for Exp. Dozer /Excavator Operator. Offers hospitalization, 401K & pd. vacation. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________

K-Mar Supply in Cut Off

Full Time Manager is now accepting applications for a Full Time

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

(NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) See Brandi No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

Southern Guard

Service, Inc.

is now accepting applications for part time and full time

Security Guard Positions

Apply at 109 West 12th St. in Larose

Call 985-693-4316 for more info.

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.

Jasper County, Mississippi

American Realty

$390,000

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Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner • owner / agent

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

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 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

2009 Red Dodge Ram SLT Crew Cab 1500 For Sale: 5.7L Hemi tow package, 85,000 miles, cloth interior, cd player, great condition. Call 985438-1624. _________________

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

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

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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. _________________ Just 4 Him, Galliano location now hiring Exp. Licensed Cosmetologist/Barber. Must be avail. To work Sat.’s. Will train. FMI call 325-4MEN. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________

SERVICES

Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________

LaBove Plumbing

LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

Drivers: Drive The Best. Drive Maverick. Dedicated Flatbed Run Now Open – Home Daily!!! Must live within 35-50 mile radius of Hammond, LA & be willing to commute daily. $.39$.40/mile starting pay. Average $55k plus per year. Home daily & Weekends. Excellent Benefits & Top of the line equipment. Class A CDL, 21 yrs old & 6 months of OTR /Driving Experience Req.

1-800-289-1100 or visit

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In Home Ironing Service. Will pick up & deliver. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2585773. _________________ Top Notch Carpenter Isaiah Domangue Sheetrock, Flooring, Trim Work, Wooden Fences and Fence Repairs, Painting, U Call It, actually! 985-688-4053. When you want it done right!

Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________

Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou, Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, counter tops, showers, sheet rock, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. Licensed & insured, 20 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail. com __________________ GOT LEAKS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

NOW HIRING

OFFICE / PAYROLL CLERK Must have strong communication, customer service, leadership and organizational skills 401K, Uniforms, No Weekends, Up to 3 weeks vacation plus holidays

Accepting applications on Fridays 15101 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off No Phone Calls E.O.E.

K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off Locations

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 Brandi • No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English! Must meet TWIC Card requirements.

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Mike’s Roofing & Construction: All types of roofs, carpentry, painting, pressure washing. For all your household needs. Call Mike at 985-2586672. _________________ Need Everything Clean & Neat? Reasonable/Negotiable pricing for all! Painting interior/exterior (5 yrs of professional exp.). Extreme cleaning. Prices as low as $11/yr. Landscaping, weed pulling & flower bed managing. Call 985-258-0883 or 985696-0366. _________________ DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

Curry’s Painting Services New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Mike’s Hauling: I can deliver sand, limestone, dirt, etc. I also can haul off trash, debris, shingles & trees. Pretty much what you need hauled off. Call Mike at 985-2586672. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________

Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free! Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured. Call us today! 985-278-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________

F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ No dumping at The Lafourche Gazette. _________________

MEMORIALS

BROZENA BARKER A mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, March 9th at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Brozena Doucet Barker, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, who passed away on March 5, 2015. She is survived by daughters, Marie B. Shows of Cut Off, Joelle B . England and husband Kirk of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; son, Mark A. Barker of Cut Off; grandchildren, Thomas and wife Hanna, James and wife Loreal, Clint and Eron Barker, Stephen and wife Ashley Shows, Paul and wife Nora England; great grandchildren, Raven Shows, Hailey and Nathan Barker and Natalia England; step great grandchildren, Logan Ledet, Treve, Trendon and Tia Bellanger. She was preceded in death by husband, Warren S. Barker, Jr.; parents, Adam and Noemie Doucet; sisters, Verna Dufrene and Velma Duet; brothers in law, George Duet and Oneidas Dufrene; grandson, Cody England; brothers, Adam Jr., Irby, Ervis, George and Alton Doucet. She and her husband operated Barker’s Hardware & Nursery for over 40 years. She was a homemaker at the same time. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Church Choir for many years, member of the Ladies Alter Society, member of the Holy Name Society of the Holy Rosary Church. She did clerical work for most of her life. She was commissioned as a Notary Public in 1990 and was still active until the end. She was a member of the Louisiana Notary Association and the American Council of Notaries Public. She loved music and enjoyed singing. Besides the church choir she sang with Sweet Adeline’s International for 17 years. She was also an avid reader and above all she enjoyed her family. She was of the Catholic faith. Interment was in Holy Rosary Mausoleum. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ___________________________

TRINA CHAISSON Trina A. Chaisson, 62, a native and resident of Raceland, died on Sunday, March 08, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at Holy Savior cemetery. She is survived by her son, Corey J. Ashley (Melissa Daigle Ashley); daughter, Donna C. Martinez (Stephen Martinez); 3 brothers, Anthony, Gary, and Curtis Chaisson; 7 grandchildren, Rico, April, Angelina, Ashley, and Asia Ashley, Shauni Jordan, Erica Fields, and Jason Daigle; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jaylin Ashley and Makayla Jordan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex J. and Angelina S. Chaisson. Samart-Mothe funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________________

GAIL KIFFE Gail Duet Kiffe, 66, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Ray Kiffe Jr. and wife Laurie; daughter, Melissa Kiffe and companion Brandon Acosta; grandchildren, Sloan Kiffe, Braxton, Braydon, Kylie Jo Acosta; brother, Steve Duet and sister, Audrey Breaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Nancy Danos Duet; brother, Russell Duet and sister, Jan Ledet. Gail loved her pets, enjoyed gardening, fishing and going to the beach. Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. ___________________________

PEGGY CHIGHIZOLA Peggy Sue Chighizola, 52, a native and resident of Grand Isle, unexpectedly expired while amongst her most cherished friends and began her journey to be with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2015 while on an excursion to Honduras. She is survived by her most honored loving parents, Emma and Perry Chighizola; siblings, P.J. (Leighton) and John (Claire) Chighizola, Aunt, Vera Chighizola; Uncles, “Tookie” (Diana) and “Shorty” (Julia) Cheramie; and an array of appreciated nieces and nephews (“HER kids”) along with the multitude of other equally, fondly loved, close family members and friends she cherished so. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Webb and Margie Cheramie, Hansell and Mazie Chighizola, and Joe and Pearl LaFont. Peggy was a graduate of Grand Isle High, member of the local Fire Department, and served as the private secretary for the Chiefof-Police for the past 28 years in the upmost diligent, dependable, and respectful manner, as well as the Mayor’s court recorder. Respecter of others’ feelings, a procrastinator at heart, humorous jokester, moody party-goer (most times long-lasting), Peggy will be immensely and sadly missed by all but the feeling remains where she would want everyone just to “keep on smiling!” Friends and relatives were invited to attend the church services at Our Lady of the Isle Church on Grand Isle where Peggy was a parishioner on Monday, March 9, at 1 p.m. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until service time with interment to immediately follow the funeral mass at Cheramie cemetery mausoleum in Galliano. Her “Facebook chapter” has ended but the family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.falgoutfunerals.com Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________________

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PERCY GUIDRY, SR. Percy J. Guidry Sr., 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose passed away March 1, 2015. Visitation took place on March 4, at First Baptist Church of Larose from 8:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral services began at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by children Patricia Guidry, Kathy Robles, Polly Danos, Russell Guidry, and Dolly Lefort; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; brothers, Ulysses Guidry and James Guidry, and sisters, Joyce G. Gaspard, Glorine G. Pitre, Nancy G. Kiffe, and Susie G. Eymard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Eula G. Guidry; parents, Gustave and Ophelia G. Guidry Sr.; son, Percy Guidry Jr.; son, Banny Guidry; brothers, Gustave Guidry Jr. and Dudley Guidry; sisters, Pearline G. Dietrich, Virgie G. Hymel, Gloria Ayo and Claudia G. Gaspard. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ___________________________

AUDREY MAE ONCALE HAILEY God’s angels came February 14, 2015 and placed Audrey Mae Oncale Hailey into the loving hands of God, our Heavenly Father. Audrey was born on July 31, 1930 in New Orleans, LA to her parents Armond Oncale, Sr. and Bernadette Benoit Oncale. She graduated from Thibodaux High School and was in the first class to attend Nicholls Junior College. Upon graduation, Audrey worked for Baton Rouge National Bank and the City of Baton Rouge Planning Department. After the birth of her children, she became a stay-at-home mother. Audrey was the beloved wife of Thomas (Tommy) Hailey for 65 wonderful years. She was a lifelong Christian woman of faith and homemaker. Audrey was born and raised Catholic. In the sixties, she joined the Methodist Church. She was an active member of Parkwood United Methodist Church and Deer Park United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, serving every age group from children to senior adults. She played an active role in children’s music ministry and was a member of the church choir. Her favorite ministry and lifelong love was United Methodist Women where she served in every office over the years. She was the go-to girl for the UMW Fiesta dinner every year. She was known around the church as Miss Audrey, but by her husband as the “Cajun Queen.” Audrey served in the PTA in various roles during the years her children were in school. She was also a very active supporter of the Salvation Army. She loved spending time with family and many of her friends became a part of her extended family. She enjoyed celebrating all of the holidays with family and friends. She learned to cook as a new bride, going on to become a great cook. She was known for her chicken fricassee, cornbread, dirty rice and gumbo. She especially loved baking sweets. She learned to sew making her daughter’s dance costumes to save money and as a grandmother enjoyed making many clothes for her grandchildren. She loved to make crafts for the Methodist Market. She married her beloved husband, Thomas Hailey on September 4, 1949. They had 2 children: daughter Linda Hailey Knutson and her husband David, son Douglas Thomas Hailey and his wife Jo Lynne Lynch Hailey. She had 5 grandchildren: Vanessa Knutson Peden and her husband Thomas, Rachel Knutson Twardowski and her husband Eric, Thomas Knutson and his wife Karen Hyland Knutson, Rebecca Hailey, Stephen Hailey and his wife Kristen Stevens Hailey. She had 6 great-grandchildren: Jenna Hailey Wagner, Margo Ryan Wagner, Wade Michael Twardowski, Kate Nicole Twardowski, Alexander Russell Peden and Jillien Grace Hailey and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Armond Oncale, Sr., mother Bernadette Benoit Oncale, sister Verna Oncale Virgillio, brothers Wallace Oncale, Galion Oncale, Charles Ray Oncale, Armond Oncale, Jr. ___________________________

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Public notice

Deputies find man wanted for stalking with over 300 grams of marijuana

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man was arrested on Wednesday, March 4th, on an outstanding warrant for stalking and was found with over 300 grams of marijuana. Jason Orgeron, 33, of Cut Off faces multiple charges stemming from the incident after he attempted to flee from deputies. On Saturday, February 28, deputies began investigating Orgeron amid allegations of him stalking a woman in the South Lafourche area. Deputies discovered a history of prior incidents between the two, including Orgeronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prior arrest for stalking of the same victim. During the investigation, deputies spoke with the alleged victim and Orgeron and told them to discontinue contact with each other. Orgeron, how-

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ever, continued to attempt to contact the victim, and deputies obtained a warrant for his arrest for the charge of Stalking. At around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, deputies in the South Lafourche area traveled to West 42nd Street to arrest Orgeron when they noticed Orgeron traveling along the street. Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but Orgeron initially refused to stop his vehicle and attempted to flee the area. He eventually stopped his vehicle behind a residence but refused to exit or comply with deputiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commands. With the assistance of a K-9 unit, deputies were able to open a vehicle door and take Orgeron into custody without further incident. Through investigation, deputies learned Orgeron had tossed bags containing suspected narcotics from

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. MARCH 3, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Toni Anthony, 34, Longbeach, MS. Theft of a motor vehicle (felony). MARCH 4, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Scott Faulk, 25, Larose. Parole revocation. Trapper Pellegrin, 36, Gheens. Parole revocation Jared Bradley, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Francis Triggs, 34, Schriever. Parole violation warrant. Cody Hodges, 36, Thibodaux. Possession of drug para., poss. of marijuana 1st offense. Brittney Metrejean, 30, Grand Isle. Contempt of court (4 cts). Michael Perrillioux, 25, Des Allemands. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, contempt of court (3 cts).

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the vehicle. Deputies later located the bags containing a total of over 300 grams of suspected marijuana. Orgeron was arrested per the warrant for stalking. He was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, aggravated flight from an officer, and resisting an officer. His bond is not yet set, but he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole. Brad Joseph Leonard, 28, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice. Jamie Woods, 34, Ama, LA. Contempt of court. Daniel Anthony Barrios, 45, Galliano. Speeding, poss. firearm carry concealed weapon by convicted felon. Jason Anthony Orgeron, 33, Cut Off. Stalking (felony). Johnny Poindexter, 34, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Mark Mullen, 49, Des Allemands. Sexual battery, domestic abuse battery. Jason Orgeron, 33, Cut Off. Aggravated flight from an officer, resisting an officer, pwitd marijuana. Thibodaux Police Department Dontrell D. Ross, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts), fugitive from justice, poss. of marijuana 1st offense, resisting an officer. Demondrea Westley, 22, Schriever. Violation of uniform cds law, pwitd marijuana, poss. of xanax, poss. of drug para. MARCH 5, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Paul Lemon, Jr., 32, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Kristopher Sanchez, 37, Maurepas, LA. Possession of methamphetamine, poss. of drug para. Wendy Lou Carlos, 47, Houma. Fugitive from justice. Patricia Lynn Savoie, 43, Morgan City. Theft (felony). Tyrone Fair, Jr., 24, Napoleonville. Possession w/intent to dist. cocaine, headlamps for motor vehicle & motorcycles, poss. w/intent to dist. mdma, fugitive (2 cts). Johnny Poindexter, 34, Raceland. 2nd degree battery (felony). Katrina Pamela Porche, 26, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Golden Meadow Police Department Lisa Mary Cheramie, 41, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. MARCH 6, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office April Cressione, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Drake Jetter Boudreaux, 21, Lockport. Aggravated assault. Tiffany Ann Boudreaux, 31, Raceland. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (felony), aggravated assault. MARCH 8, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Hunter Duplantis, 23, Houma. Enter/remain after being forbidden. Resisting an officer. Disturbing the piece. Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Dennis Pitre, 47, Galliano. Criminal trespass. Simple criminal damage to property. Mark Duplantis, 47, Houma. Contempt of court. Daveto Boudoin, 24, Thibodaux. Disturbing the piece-engaging in a fistic encounter (misd). Lockport Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Allyson Pitre, 19, Gray. DWI (2nd). Failure to yield.

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 Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. 3/11/15

Bid notice

GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION STATE PROJECT NO. H 010153(323) NORTHERN EXPANSION PHASE II SLIP C, PART A SWEEP DREDGING PHASE III OF SPN H. 010153

close a copy of their proposal guaranty (bid bond, certified check, or cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check) with the electronic submission. The original proposal guaranty shall be delivered to the Owner within 48Â hours of bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Plans may be obtained from the Engineer upon payment of Â Â Â $80.00. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 A(1)(e), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents if within ten days after receipt of bids. The award of a contract, if awarded, will be made to the lowest qualified bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements prescribed within 45 calendar days after opening proposals. However, when the contract is to be financed by bonds which are required to be sold after receipts of bids, or when the contract is to be financed in whole or part by federal or other funds not available at the time bids are received, the time will not start until receipt of federal and/or state concurrence or concurrence of the other funding source. Award will be within 30 calendar days after the sale of bonds or receipt of concurrence in award from federal and/or state agency or other funding source. The successful bidder will be notified by letter mailed to the address shown in the proposal that the bidder is awarded the contract. The award of a contract for projects financed either partially or entirely with State bonds will be contingent on approval by the State Bond Commis-

sion.

On projects involving federal funds the award of contract will also be contingent upon concurrence by the appropriate federal agency. On projects involving state funds the award of contract will also be contingent upon concurrence by the appropriate state agency. The right is reserved to reject bids and waive informalities. Board of Commissioners Greater Lafourche Port Commission Chett Chiasson Executive Director 3/4/15 3/11/15 3/18/15

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SECTION 00040 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the construction of the following project will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, P. O. Box 490, 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, Louisiana 70354, until 10:00 A.M. local time, April 2, 2015, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read. No bids will be received after 10:00Â A.M. STATE PROJECT NO: H.010153(323) PORT IMPROVEMENTS TO: NORTHERN EXPANSION PHASE II, SLIP C, PART A SWEEP DREDGING (PHASE III OF SPN H.010153) LOCATED IN: LAFOURCHE PARISH TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: APPROXIMATELY 161,590 CUBIC YARDS OF CHANNEL EXCAVATION CONTRACTING AGENCY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION P. O. BOX 490 16829 EAST MAIN STREET GALLIANO, LOUISIANA 70354 ESTIMATED COST: $1,296,360 PROPOSAL GUARANTY: 5% of the Amount of Bid Payable to GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION ENGINEER: J. WAYNE PLAISANCE, INC. P.O. DRAWER 730 GALLIANO, LA 70354 ph. 985-632-5596 fax 985-632-5628 Bids must be submitted on the forms provided by the Contracting Agency, must be prepared in accordance with Section 2 of the 2009 Edition of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Public Works and Intermodal Transportation, General Provisions and must include all the information required by the bid form. Bid forms are available from the Engineer and will not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. Each bid shall include a proposal guaranty in an amount not less than specified above. 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 (www.centralauctionhouse.com). Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. If a bid is submitted electronically, Bidder shall en-

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