Wednesday, April 1, 2015 The Lafourche Gazette

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Levee district clarifies where tax money will go

SERVING: MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE CUT OFF • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE

Jury can’t reach a verdict in Cut Off man’s murder trial

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The North Lafourche Levee District (NLLD) Board of Commissioners approved a measure recently to place a quarter-cent sales tax dedicated to building critical levees and other priority flood protection projects on the May 2, 2015 ballot.

The District also passed a resolution recently saying money from the proposed sales tax will not be used for salaries, legal judgments or new buildings.

The sales tax is estimated to generate approximately $2.2 million per year for the District, which would be solely dedicated to construction of priority levee and flood protection projects in the District, from the northern end of the parish to the Intracoastal Waterway in Larose.

The proposed sales tax revenue would also be leveraged to attract more state and federal money for the local levee projects.

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Judge declares a mistrial

A Cut Off man charged in a fatal shooting near his home will get a new trial after a jury could not make a decision Saturday in his second-degree murder case.

Robert Chouest, 31, is charged in the May 22, 2013, killing of Shawn Galjour, 41, of Larose. Galjour was found on his back in a driveway near Chouest’s home on ABC Lane.

According to the Daily Comet, the jurors returned to the courtroom after two-and-a-half hours of deliberation to tell state District Judge John LeBlanc that they were deadlocked 9-3.

Another hour later, they maintained that they could not reach a verSee Mistrial Page 6-A

Cracklin up …

CLOSED WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

Due to utility work being done in the area, and the fact that we will be without power for several hours, the Lafourche Gazette office will be closed all day on Wednesday, April 8.

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VOLUME 49 NUMBER 29

ABOVE: Six-month-old Ryker LeBlanc is not so sure about this Easter Bunny stuff so Grandma Jessica decided to help out. With Grandma there, it can’t be all that bad, can it?

Ryker was just one of many kids who turned out at the Lockport Bayou Side Park’s Meet ‘N Greet the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt Sunday.

Children and their families are also invited to attend the Lockport Library’s Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Bayou Side Park, weather permitting.

The Raceland Library will also host an Easter egg hunt at 4 p.m., also on Thursday.

LEFT: Children and parents wait their turn to meet the Easter Bunny Sunday.

Following in her dad Mickey’s footsteps is 12-year old Mickenzi Navarre of Larose, stirring the freshly cooked hog cracklin’ at the Cut Off Youth Center’s Cracklin Cook Off Saturday.

It was Mickenzi’s first time entering the competition.

Church’s annual production an Easter tradition Photos by Babs

Ulysses Gisclair Contributing Writer

The glory and the power of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is coming to Lafourche this Easter.

Victory Life Productions will put on their annual play, “My Redeemer

Lives,” at Central Lafourche High School Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and on Easter Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m.

Admission is free to the public. The production is being sponsored by Victory Life Church, which

was first established in 1988 as a children’s ministry that evolved into a full church, as well as a children’s ministry. Danny Knight, the Senior Pastor at Victory Life Church for 21 years, is responsible for the production.

“Basically the point of it is to take the message of the life of Jesus and His passions and what He went through for us and to bring it to life. Ultimately, I’m looking for an emotional response,” said Knight.

Unlike most Easter productions, which focus on the passion and the resurrection, “My Redeemer Lives” also takes us on a journey through the life of Jesus Christ.

The play begins with the announcement of Jesus’ birth and takes us through His ministry years and His miracles, before it shows us the passion,

Staff Photo by Babs

death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The play will last roughly two hours, to tell the full story, including a twenty-minute intermission.

The presentation is full of choreography, color, and pageantry. Pastor Knight believes that “My Redeemer Lives” is a way to experience the love of Jesus

“My Redeemer Lives” opens Friday at 7 p.m. at Central Lafourche High School

Christ in a truly vivid way.

He says that it paints the picture of the written word and passion of Christ.

“At this point we are a very visual generation and a lot of the things that we’ve heard in story and message comes alive inside of us when we see it,” said Knight.

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Lafourche Animal Shelter to open Sat.

For the public’s convenience, the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter will now open half a day on the first Saturday of each month.

The Shelter will be open April 4 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Save a life of a very deserving animal!! Adopt a shelter animal. Call the Animal Shelter, located in Thibodaux, at (985) 446-3532 or e-mail lpas@ lafourchegov.org.

Pastors, ministers invited to April 9 event

The Hope Center and Bro. Morris Hunter invite all pastors and ministers to their monthly fellowship breakfast. A full breakfast will be served on April 9 at 8:00 a.m. They invite you to join many other pastors from the area for a blessed time of fellowship. The Center is located at 18100 East Main St., Galliano (former State Bank building).

Please RSVP to 325HOPE if you would like to attend.

Egg hunt slated for Sun. in Valentine

Israelite Baptist Church in Valentine will be having their annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 5 at 9 a.m., after the morning church services. Chairperson is Ms. Beverly Marts.

The community is invited to attend.

SLHS to host crawfish fundraiser April 10

South Lafourche High School will hold a crawfish boil on Friday, April 10.

Cost will be $15 per plate, which includes 3 lbs. of crawfish, potato, and sauce.

Pick up will be on the south side bus ramp from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the front office of school from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Delivery forms can be faxed to Rebecca Pitre at 632-6723 or emailed to slhstarpons@outlook.com. All efforts will be made to deliver at the requested time; however, we cannot guarantee time of delivery.

The deadline for delivery orders is Monday, April 6.

LRD3 to meet Tues.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioner of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building in Galliano on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

Parent Ed. classes to begin April 8

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, Inc. announces their Parent Education Presentations at the following locations: - Wednesdays, 10 a.m. till 12 noon at the Terrebonne Parish DA’s Office,

Donations sought for animal shelter

The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter is asking the public to consider donating some much-needed items such as cat litter and cat food as they go thru litter quickly.

They are always in need soft cat food for the kittens and dog food of any kind.

The animals could also use some dog and cat toys, treats, and plain leashes.

Paper towels are always welcomed.

Items can be dropped off at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office substation along with the Animal Shelter located at 934, Hwy.

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Cruise raffle ongoing to benefit Relay for Life

The Lady of the Sea Relay for Life team is selling raffles to benefit the American Cancer Society. One lucky winner will win a $1000 gift voucher towards a Carnival Cruise of choice.

The second winner will win a complete camping set and the third place winner will receive $100.

All winners will be pulled at the Relay for Life event on April 11 at the Larose Civic Center. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20.

For more information, call Star at 985-632-8275, ext. 275.

Free basketball camp to begin April 16

The Cut Off Youth Center will host a free basketball camp beginning April 16. The Drill ‘Em camp will focus on fundamental drills and is being led by Greg Curole and Savannah Lerille.

Iddy Biddy youth will meet from 5 to 5:50 p.m., Biddy youth will meet from 6 – 7 p.m. and an advanced level will meet from 7 to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Greg Curole or Savannah Lerille on Facebook.

RAD course to be held April 16

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women only at Theriot’s Extreme Fitness, 17092 W. Main St, Cut Off on April 16, 21 and 23 from 6:30 till 9:30 p.m.

Participants must attend all 3 nights.

Class size is limited. A $10 fee covers course materials and must be prepaid.

Mail to Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Attn: DeAnn S. Barrios, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

RAD course to be held April 16

South Lafourche High School will be hosting an Adult Basketball Tournament with both a men and women’s division.

The tournament will be held at South Lafourche on April 17th and 18th with a cost of $200 per team.

For more information and to register teams call 985-637-1513 or email slhsbasketball@gmail.com.

Magnet Center website to provide information

Are you interested in the new Lafourche Parish School Board Career Magnet Center being built in Lockport? Visit the Center’s website at cmc.lpsd.k12.la.us to find out more. You can type in a question and the answers to the questions will be posted daily on the link.

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Poker Run benefit set for April 18

A poker run will be held April 18 to benefit Jason Esponge, a local man who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma.

The event will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at Jackson’s Bar in Golden Meadow and continue to Da Bar, Blue Moon, Gators, Royal Daiquiri, TKs and end at Jackson’s Place.

Cost is $15 per bike / vehicle and $10 for passengers. Free meals will be provided to the riders. Outside meals are $7 per plate.

Music will be provided as well as a 50/50 raffle and a live auction. Prize winnings include $200 for the high hand and $100 for the low hand.

Monetary donations are also accepted to help pay for medical Jason’s costs.

Lions Club taking applications for camp

Applications for a summer vacation full of fun for special needs youth in the South Lafourche/Grand Isle area are now being accepted by members of the Golden Meadow Lions Club.

The Louisiana Lions Camp is located north of Leesville and will open Sunday, May 31. There is no cost to the parents for the campers’ stay. All requests for summer camp require Lion sponsorship. FMI contact Lion Curt Boudreaux of the Golden Meadow Lions Club at 985-632-6177.

Holy Rosary Catholic School is pleased to announce that Jacob Galliano and Patrick Gisclair have recently qualified to compete in the KC State Shoot Out contest. Grand Knight John Guidry of KC Council #8898 presented these boys with trophies and medallions following their district competition.

Holy Rosary Catholic School Living Apostles for the month of January are 5th grader, Hunter Condley, son of Charles and Shauntel Condley and 5th grader, Logan Williams, daughter of Dean and Lori Williams Each HRCS Living Apostles is given a crucifix cross to wear throughout the school year as a visual symbol of their dedication to Jesus Christ. These students’ values of respect, charity, responsibility, love and kindness are reflected within their lives. Additionally, HRCS Living Apostles are role models for peers at HRCS.

Letters and Opinions

Thanks to all who contributed to the success of the Leeville Arts and Heritage Fest

Please allow me to take this opportunity to share our gratitude to those locally who assisted in the planning and actual participation at the Leeville Arts & Heritage Festival 2015.

Many thanks to the main Lafourche Parish Library. Paul Chiquet, Trina Holcomb, and other staff members are to be commended for their contributions to our event. Â I would also like to recognize Mrs. Peggy Bagala of Les Reflections du Bayou and her son, Buddy Bagala, for their generosity. Â T-Boy Charpentier and his Pig Spinner Krewe were also very much appreciated.

Last, but not least, I am very thankful for the help of Tammy Loupe of Lockport and Golden Meadow Councilman Bap Lorraine. Â Twenty-one volunteers came from outside of Lafourche Parish to assist in the preparations and cleanup required to host this event. Sponsors were recognized in printed material, radio advertising, social

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This year’s winners of the cooking competitions are: Shrimp Boulette: Bobby Guidry, 1st place; T-Boy Charpentier, 2nd place; and Connie Chouest, 3rd place; Gratons: Albert Mahler, 1st place; Bengi Gisclair, 2nd place; and Jimmy Rabalais, 3rd place.

Thanks to our judges, Larry Griffin, Lin Kiger, and Lonnie Granier.

Mr. Hayes Melancon was crowed King of Leeville and his sister, Madelyn Melancon was crowned Miss Leeville 2015. Â Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Captain Calvin Dufrene. Â Fishing

For the third time in the last decade, Aaron Matherne of Golden Meadow, has cut and donated his curly locks to Pantene’s Great Lengths Program. The nonprofit organization constructs wigs that are generously given to women or girls who, for medical reasons, have lost their own hair. Aaron’s most recent donation measured 11 inches long.

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Icon Awards were given to Vernon Robichaux and the family of his brother, Larry Robichaux.

Many others did their part to make the festival a success including RJ & Jay Paul Molinere of Swamp People.

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“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin

From “Bon Jour” to “Who Dat”

In May of 1942, I joined my family in New Orleans after surviving 7th grade, an oil tank explosion, viewing a Nazi-torpedoed oil tanker burning in the Gulf of Mexico, and the death of three close friends, Pvt. Nolta St. Pierre and airman Arimise Cheramie, Jr, both killed in action, and Pennington St. Pierre from leukemia. I was just 13 years old.

My sister Betty was enrolled at Leo the Great Catholic School in second grade. She skipped first grade because Golden Meadow School Principal Leonard Miller verified by letter that he had given her an oral examination and that she was qualified to begin her schooling in second grade. She was 6 years old.

I knew I had to enroll in high school but my Dad kept putting it off. On the last day to enroll he said, “Let’s go.”

We boarded the Broad Street bus and Dad asked the driver: “Hey, Cap. Is there a high school around here?”

I crawled under the seat.

“There’s one thirty blocks on this street,” he said. And like talking to a

cab driver, Dad said: “OK Cap! Take us there.”

He kept talking to the driver, enumerating the locations of the best fishing spots in Lafourche Parish.

I crawled further under.

The driver kept a blank stare, but in my mind I assumed he was thinking: “Of all the buses in all the cities in all the world, why did they walk into mine?”

(Sorry Bogey!)

The bus stopped and with a sigh of relief the driver said: “This is it”.

So Dad tells me: “Go do what you have to do”, and took another bus back home.

He got things done, no more or no less, but “his way”! (OK Frank?)

In front of me stood an ominous three-story building with stone letters reading Samuel J. Peters High School. I entered and fortunately saw a sign “register here”. That was simple enough since I had my birth registration, report cards and other documents I knew was required.

I was now a student of a New Orleans high school just for boys, no girls, just when I was beginning to notice the difference. I was assigned a homeroom and

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Suddenly I heard a voice boom out: “Leroy Martin report to the Principal’s office.”

I panicked since this was my first encounter with a public address system. I knew what that message meant at Golden Meadow High. BAD NEWS! What misdeed could I have done in such a short time?

I found the office and was escorted to a stern looking man standing by his desk. “Have a seat, Mr. Martin, I’m Arthur Scott and I was the first principal of Golden Meadow Elementary School.”

I heaved an audible sigh of relief.

“How is everybody down there, especially Miss McCabe?” he asked.

“She is now Assistant Principal Mrs. Menton Chouest and is the mother of three daughters,” I answered.

For the next hour he asked me the status of

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Houston-based Baker Hughes said Friday 813 rigs were seeking oil and 233 exploring for natural gas. Two were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago, 1,809 rigs were active.

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Jailed ex-New Orleans mayor gets more time for appeal briefs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal public defenders have been granted more time to work on the appeal for former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, who is serving a 10year sentence for corruption.

Briefs in Nagin’s appeal had been due Monday, but the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals pushed back the deadline to April 9.

Federal prosecutors did not object to the delay, which was granted last week.

Public defenders Claude Kelly and Jordan Mark Siverd were appointed to the case last year after Nagin’s previous attorney, Robert Jenkins, said the former mayor was unable to pay him.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Clockwise from top left: from flat boat to streetcar, Samuel J. Peters High School, a Cajun becomes a Who Dat, and New Orleans traditions Café Du Monde and red beans and rice.

every person, place or thing he remembered and I gave him whatever information I knew. He was appreciative and it turned to be a better afternoon then I had anticipated. I had made my first friend and it was the highest one I could have imagined. I would never again be called to the Principal’s office, which was honky dory* with me, (*a 1940’s expres-

sion meaning OK).

Many years later, I read in the paper that: “Arthur Scott, former principal of S.J. Peters High School was electrocuted using a drill to repair his roof after storm damage.”

I felt a pang of sorrow since I knew him as a family man and a nice guy. It was not a memorable way to die, but what is?

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The New Orleans Advocate reports that the news release says Bollinger and Simpson are no longer part

of Bourbon Investments Inc. That group tried to buy Galatoire’s in 2009, when Georges bought majority ownership.

Bourbon Investments sued Galatoire’s in October, challenging the sale to Georges. The lawsuit remains unresolved.

Shipyard founder, bank exec buy small stake in Galatoire’s

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The founder of a Lockport shipyard and an Alexandria bank executive have bought a bit of one of New Orleans’ most famous restaurants.

A news release says Galatoire’s majority owner John Georges sold 10 percent of his stake to Bollinger Shipyards founder Donald “Boysie” Bollinger and Red River Bank Chairman John Simpson.

Georges owned 75 percent of the Bourbon Street restaurant and its two affiliates before the deal. The family that founded Galatoire’s owns 25 percent.

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La. judge dismisses anti-Common Core lawsuit MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A lawsuit seeking to block Louisiana’s use of the Common Core education standards in public schools was dismissed Monday by a state district judge who said the legal challenge was filed too late.

Seventeen state lawmakers sued the state Education Department and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in July, saying education leaders didn’t properly enact the multistate English and math standards.

Gov. Bobby Jindal later joined the lawsuit.

Superintendent of Education John White, a Common Core supporter, said the education board argued that the legal challenge had to be filed within two years of the standards’ adoption in 2010. District Court Judge Tim Kelley agreed and threw the case out.

“It is my hope that the legislators and the governor will see the wisdom in allowing a sensible, responsible, professional path forward in the state,” White said. He said getting rid of Common Core “would throw the education system into chaos.”

Jindal said he was disappointed Kelley didn’t rule

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on the merits of the case.

The Republican governor said he supports plans to appeal the judge’s decision and noted his separate federal lawsuit is still pending.

“It’s important to note that we are also still fighting Common Core in federal court, where a judge has recently ruled that our case has standing and will be heard,” Jindal said in a statement.

The Common Core standards are benchmarks of what students should learn at each grade level in English and math. They’ve been adopted by more than 40 states as a way to better prepare students for college and careers. Opponents say the standards are developmentally inappropriate and part of federal efforts to nationalize education.

The lawsuit alleged the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or BESE, and the Education Department did not follow Louisiana’s Administrative Procedures Act when adopting the standards.

The act requires public notice, a comment period and legislative oversight.

The legislators said those provisions had been followed prior to other changes to education standards in Louisiana. But White, who was not superintendent when Common Core was adopted, said that wasn’t required.

“It is time to move forward,” education board President Chas Roemer said in a statement.

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He said BESE adopted the standards to improve educational outcomes and “those plans should not be derailed by meaningless lawsuits.”

Common Core oppo-

nents have lost repeated attempts to jettison the standards.

Lawmakers and BESE have refused to scrap them.

In a separate lawsuit, another state district court

judge prohibited Jindal from continuing with his efforts to derail Common Core testing by blocking contracts that paid for it.

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All library programs are free and open to the public

Prizes will be awarded during an awards reception at 4 p.m. on April 15. Visit the library, for more information.

Take free photos with the Easter bunny from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on April 1 at the South Lafourche Branch. Parents are welcome to bring their own cameras, but the library will provide a free copy to be picked up at a later date.

Children and their families are invited to the Lockport Library’s Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. on April 2 at the Town of Lockport’s Bayou Side Park, weather permitting.

Contests will be held for the most and least eggs found and for finding the Golden Egg. Each child will receive a prize. Bring your Easter baskets.

The Raceland Library, 177 Recreation Drive, will host an Easter egg hunt for children at 4 p.m. on April 2. Don’t forget your camera to take photos with the Easter bunny.

Lafourche libraries are

celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day in April. Check out these special programs: - The South Lafourche Library will host an Earth Day story hour and craft for children at 10:30 a.m. on April 21.

Children at story hour will receive a native Louisiana tree sapling for planting, while supplies last, thanks to the Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center.

- People of all ages are welcome to attend an Earth Day story hour and craft program at 5:30 p.m. on April 9 at the Raceland Library.

The Raceland Branch will also host an Arbor Day story hour and craft program at 4 p.m. on April 23.

- The Golden Meadow Library will host an Earth Day story hour and craft at 3 p.m. on April 22. All ages are welcome to attend.

- The Larose Branch will have an Earth Day craft for children up to five years of age at 11:30 a.m. on April 23.

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time earlier this month.

Jindal intends to push a repeal of the standards in the upcoming legislative session that begins April 13. The governor also will ask lawmakers to specifically require BESE to follow the Administrative Procedures Act.

- The Lockport Library invites children to create an Earth Day mobile at 4 p.m. on April 23.

The craft is geared to children ages 4 to 12, but all ages are welcome. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.

Those ages 8 to 18 can make and test models inspired by Leonardo da Vinci at 5 p.m. on April 8 at the Lockport Branch Library; Larose Branch Library, April 13, 10 a.m.; and South Lafourche Branch, April 14, 10:30 a.m.

Author and veteran law enforcement officer B.J. Bourg will sign copies of his new book James 516 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on April 18 at the South Lafourche Library.

Children and teens can visit different Makerfaire booths to explore circuit building, water resistance, hovercrafts, 3D drawing and more at the Lockport Library’s Spring Makerfaire at 5 p.m. on April 22 at the library.

Parish libraries hosting various activities during April The South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off, is seeking two teen summer interns (ages 16 or 17) from the South Lafourche area for 50 hours of work during the 2015 Summer Reading Program.

Teens will earn $10 per hour, for a total summer stipend of $500.

Interested teens should pick up an application at the library or request one by emailing Katina Gaudet at kgaudet@lafourche.org.

For more information, call the library at (985) 6327140. The deadline to submit applications is April 30.

All branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library will be observing National Library Week, April 12 – 18, to celebrate the contributions of libraries throughout the country.

Stop by your local branch for Library Week programs, open house, and more. Pick up your library’s calendar of monthly events or visit the website at www.lafourche.org for more information.

Several branches are celebrating Money Smart Week, a public awareness campaign designed to help people become better familiar with finances. Check out these Money Smart Week programs: - Test your money smarts during Money Smart Week with games and challenges at 5 p.m. on April 21 at the Lockport Branch, 720 Crescent Avenue. This program is open to people of all ages.

- Certified Financial Planner John Sirois will conduct a free presentation on long-term care and estate planning in Louisiana from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 22 at the Larose Branch, 305 E. Fifth Street.

Amateur photographers of any age can participate in the Lockport Library’s fifth annual amateur photography contest from April 1 through April 10. Two photo entries per participant are allowed.

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The “My Redeemer Lives� has been in production for 25 years. In 1989 it began as a children’s production that did so well the church decided to adapt it to an adult presentation.

Today the play averages around 2,500 visitors through the weekend.

Knight believes that this play ultimately brings spiritual guidance to this community by pointing people to the Lord Jesus Christ. The church believes that it is the ultimate spiritual guidance they can offer. He says, as a nation we are in a time of great division, unrest, and concern; but in the presence of God’s grace there is peace. “I love to tell people that in Genesis 1:1, when God showed up, He brought light from darkness, order from chaos, and fullness from void, so anytime God shows up there’s going to be light, fullness and order. What greater thing can we bring than the presence of his grace,� said Knight.

It takes around 150 members of the church who sacrifice every Sunday for eight weeks plus their entire Easter weekend to make this presentation available. Knight feels that an intense reward comes to them from their sacrifice and although Easter weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for them, they all still have smiles on their faces. Members helping to arrange the production come from every walk of life and range from elderly members to toddlers. All 150 people work towards a common, righteous goal. “I believe that Jesus Christ is the answer to every situation in life. I’ve found that in my life. I want to make that available in every life; and so the goal is very simple, to present the message of the life and love of Jesus Christ and hopefully bring every person to a point of decision of how to respond to the invitation He offers,� said Knight.

For more information about “My Redeemer Lives,� call Victory Life Church at 985-532-6561 or visit their website at www.victorylifeonline.org.

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The District’s only current funding source is an ad valorem tax that provides approximately $3.5 million per year.

The district, which serves about 65,000 residents north of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, has identified $250 million worth of projects that would be cost-effective.

The work includes improving pump stations, levees and drainage canals from Gheens to Larose to Lockport.

The resolution, which the board approved last week, says proceeds from the tax will not: - Increase the size of the district’s administrative staff or increase the current staff’s salaries.

- Pay for legal judgments against the district.

- Acquire or improve the district’s facilities.

Voters in the district rejected the board’s last request for a new sales tax in 2012. The proposed onecent sales tax, which would have raised about $8 million a year, was defeated with 54 percent of voters against to 46 percent in favor. About 14 percent of the district’s voters cast ballots.

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dict, and LeBlanc declared a mistrial.

In Louisiana, at least 10 of 12 jurors must agree to convict someone of a charge. A designated jury foreman confirmed in court that the majority had voted guilty but did not say on what charge.

The jury could have found Chouest guilty of second-degree murder, manslaughter or negligent homicide, or not guilty. “We fully intend to retry

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silhouette he mistook for an alligator. He was a hunter, Ledet said, and had no reason to believe anyone would be in a driveway on an isolated, family-owned street at 4 a.m.

It was never determined why Galjour was on ABC Lane at that time but a coroner’s report showed that the victim was intoxicated.

Chouest also testified that he didn’t realize Galjour was a man until after the shooting.

Attorneys on both sides will have a conference with the judge May 13 to schedule a new trial.

Three students were charged in separate incidents at Lafourche Parish high schools in the last two weeks.

Earlier this month, sheriff’s office deputies opened an investigation after learning a large number of computers had been damaged at Central Lafourche High School over the course of nearly two months. The total damages amounted to around $5,000.

Through investigation, deputies learned two male students had inserted metal objects into USB ports on the computers to intentionally damage them.

Both students admitted to damaging 10 computers each. They were charged with simple criminal damage to property.

In a separate incident, a fire alarm sounded at around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 at South Lafourche High School forcing a complete evacuation of the school.

Through investigation, officials determined no fire was present and that a male student had falsely sounded the alarm. The juvenile was charged with criminal mischief in the incident. “Students need to understand there are serious consequences for criminal behavior at school,� said

Sheriff Craig Webre. “Not only is taxpayer money being wasted in cases such as these, but in the case of a false fire alarm, emergency services rush to scene resulting in these responders being tied up if a real emergency occurs elsewhere.� “Destroying school property and activating false alarms should not be considered pranks or jokes,� added Sheriff Webre. “These are crimes, and violators will face criminal charges.�

In addition to criminal charges, students would also face disciplinary action from school officials. “We will consider the circumstances of each instance, but we have expelled students in the past for sounding a false alarm, for example,� said School Superintendent JoAnn Matthews. “We have zero tolerance for this sort of mischievous behavior which creates panic and wastes valuable resources.�

Webre and Matthews urge parents to talk with their children to help them understand the serious consequences of criminal behavior, especially at school. Parents should especially ensure children know that sounding a false fire alarm is not a joke and could result in criminal charges and expulsion.

Applications for a summer vacation full of fun for special needs youth in the South Lafourche/Grand Isle area are now being accepted by members of the Golden Meadow Lions Club.

The Louisiana Lions Camp is located north of Leesville and will open Sunday, May 31.

There will be a one week session for youth with pulmonary diseases, two one week sessions for the mild mentally challenged ages 8-19, two one week sessions for youth with diabetes ages 6-14, two one week sessions for visual, hearing and orthopedically impaired youth ages 7-19.

There is no cost to the parents for the campers’ stay.

All requests for summer camp are handled by Lions, and each applicant requires Lion sponsorship.

For more information about the camp, you are urged to contact Lion Curt Boudreaux of the Golden

Meadow Lions Club at 985632-6177. You may visit the camp’s website at www.lionscamp.org.

Three area high school students charged in separate incidents

Speed Limit A woman was driving her old beat up car on the highway with her 7-year old son.

She tried to keep up with traffic but they were flying by her.

After getting caught in a large group of cars flying down the road, she looked at her speedometer to see she was doing 15 miles over the speed limit.

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.

MARCH 26, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tracie Curole, 33, Houma. Simple burglary.

Charleston, 25, Gray. Theft of goods, criminal trespass.

Jason Duvernay, 32, Thibodaux.

Fugitive.

Archie Horsley, 45, Patterson.

Contempt of court.

Michael Naquin, 19, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court, theft of goods.

Ellis Pertuit, Sr., 52, Lockport.

Contempt.

David Brock, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Aaron Theriot, 30, Larose. Possession or dist. of drug para., child desertion, dist. of cannabinoids/synthetic marijuana (felony).

Genesis Theriot, 37, Galliano.

Possession or dist. of drug para., child desertion, dist. of methamphetamine (felony).

MARCH 27, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Judy Jarvis, 38, Napoleonville.

IWC, fugitive from justice.

Tyrell Diggs, 22, Boutte. Simple assault.

Ronnie Paul Delaune, 41, Larose.

Violation of protective orders.

Taylor Hebert, 22, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation w/child endangerment.

James Lucas Richard, 50, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, poss/dist. of drug para (3rd offense), poss. of marijuana (3rd offense).

Allen Tarenzo Barrio, 22, Thibodaux. Off road vehicle, permits for use

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Mr. Chouest,� said Lafourche Parish District Attorney Cam Morvant II. “I was disappointed in some of the things that occurred in court, but that does happen sometimes.�

Chouest had testified Thursday that he’d had about six beers and used crystal methamphetamine the afternoon of May 21, 2013. He also testified that he’d taken about eight Percocet pain pills and, soon before the shooting, smoked about five rocks of crack cocaine.

Chouest’s attorney, George Ledet Jr., of Cut Off, said his client had been up for three days and shot at a

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Slowing down, she moved over to the side and got out of the clump that soon left her behind. She looked up and saw the flashing lights of a police car.

Pulling over she waited for the officer to come up to her car. As he did he said, “Ma’am do you know why I pulled you over?�

Her son piped up from the back seat, “I do, because you couldn’t catch the other cars!�

of shoulders of highways, flight from an officer.

Donovan Russell Williams, 22, Thibodaux. Home invasion (felony).

Louisiana State Police Anika M. Gambino, 38, Raceland.

Careless operation, operating a vehicle with suspended license, hit & run.

MARCH 28, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rhonda Cunningham, 34, Houma.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Donnie Barbo, Sr., 37, Gray. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment.

Jeremy Ordoyne, 36, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony).

Paul Junius Savoie, Jr., 32, Raceland. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling.

Gregory Jude Guidry, 46, Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden.

Aaron Peter Gisclair, 39, Galliano.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Louisiana State Police/Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Timothy Bellanger, 25, Mathews.

DWI 2nd offense, speeding, driving under suspension, reckless operation, aggravated flight from an officer, open container, contempt of court (4 cts).

MARCH 29, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Derrick Brown, 38, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony).

Lanny Michael Ordoyne, 32, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (felony).

Thibodaux Police Department Anthony Noel, Jr., 24, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Lockport Police Department Lance Joseph Sanchez, 34, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment.

Lockport KCs present annual youth leadership award

On February 10th, the Msgr. Carroll A. Badeaux Knights of Columbus Council #3054 of Lockport held their annual Catholic Youth Leadership Award (C.Y.L.A.) presentation to honor senior high school students attending Central Lafourche High School for 2014-2015.

The award winners were Jessica Clement, Katelyn Stewart, and Chase Matherne.

Jessica was the winner for the senior girls division

in the local C.Y.L.A. Contest. Jessica’s parents are Jimmy and Letia Clement.

Also, Jessica’s sister, Logan was in attendance. Jessica received a beautiful plaque and a $50 check as the winner.

Katelyn was the runner-up winner for the senior girls division in the local Catholic Youth Leadership Award Contest. Katelyn’s parents are Stephen and Sandra Steward. Also, Katelyn’s sister, Chelsey was in attendance. Katelyn

Teach children to be charitable It is often during times of extreme devastation when children first see how communities can join together to help one another.

Such efforts may be a child’s initial exposure to charity while highlighting the importance of putting another person’s needs before your own.

But children need not be exposed charity solely during times of tragedy.

Teaching children to be charitable is one of the ways to help them become good citizens of the world.

By helping others, parents can instill early on lessons of kindness, empathy and compassion into their sons and daughters.

Children who are ready and willing to lend a helping hand may grow up to be more appreciative of what they have in their own lives.

What’s more, they may learn to be selfless while assigning less value to material things.

Youngsters who repeatedly see their own parents and other role models doing good and lending a helping hand may be more inclined to repeat that behavior, and giving will be the norm for

them rather than the exception.

To mold charitable children, families can employ the following techniques. * Start locally. There are people right in your own community or on the street where you live who can benefit from a helping hand.

Ask an elderly neighbor if he or she needs assistance with shopping for groceries or could benefit from your child taking in the garbage

cans after pickup. Children can help shovel snow from sidewalks or do other ageappropriate tasks, such as place a carelessly strewn newspaper closer to a neighbor’s door. * Volunteer as a family.

The entire family can get together and spend time working at a communitysponsored carnival or cleaning debris from an area beach. Volunteer work may be available at your child’s school, where families can

received a beautiful plaque and a $30 check as the runner-up winner.

Chase was the winner for the senior boys division in the local Catholic Youth Leadership Award Contest.

Chase’s parents are Toby and Joann Matherne. Also, Chase’s sister, Shelby was in attendance. Chase received a beautiful plaque and a $50 check as the winner.

Doyle Rogers, C.Y.L.A. Chairman

plant gardens around the property. When volunteering as a family, not only is your entire family helping to do good, but you’re spending quality time together as well. * Make charitable donations. Let children see the solicitations for monetary donations that come in the mail. Read aloud the pleas for funds to help children and adults who may not have enough to eat or who may require medical care.

This is an important lesson in humility and helps show children that not every person in the world is comfortable. Once kids have read about the needs of others, involve them in the donation process. They can assist with sorting clothing and toys they may no longer need and then help bag it up and donate it to an agency that takes collected items. * Give throughout the year. Charity need not be limited to the holiday season. Inform children that many people need throughout the year, and that volunteering is a year-round activity. * Match kids’ charitable fundraising.

Encourage children to start their own fundraising efforts and match the funds they raise.

Find companies that will also match the amount your children have raised. * Set up a giving policy.

Children can learn the importance of giving at an early age by dividing their allowances and financial gifts into different categories. They can put onethird toward savings, one-third toward spending and one-third toward donations. If children do not have a lot of money in a piggy bank, they can donate their time, which many charities need as much as money.

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Add some greenery to your grill

Backyard barbecues may be synonymous with burgers and hot dogs, but grillmasters needn’t feel beholden to such traditional fare when firing up their grills. While salad and grilling might seem like strange bedfellows to many grilling enthusiasts, the following recipe for “Grilled Radicchio and Brussels Spouts With Hot Bacon Dressing” from Karen Adler and Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill” (Running Press) combines salad and grilling for a memorable, delicious and unique dish.

Grilled Radicchio and Brussels Sprouts With Hot Bacon Dressing Serves 4 Hot Bacon Dressing 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons water 11/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed Radicchio and Brussels Sprouts 1 pound (about 20 sprouts) Brussels sprouts, halved, rinsed and patted dry Olive oil, for brushing 2 heads radicchio, halved, rinsed and patted dry 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick slivers 2 ounces crumbled cheese, such as feta, blue or goat cheese Prepare a hot fire on

one side of your grill for indirect cooking.

For the dressing, fry the chopped bacon in a medium skillet until crisp.

Add the vinegars and water and heat until boiling.

Lower the heat to medium and add the sugar, salt, white pepper, and celery seed, stirring well for about 2 or 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Set the pan aside and keep warm.

Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and lightly drizzle with olive oil and toss. Place the Brussels sprouts in an oiled grill basket or grill wok. Set it on a baking tray.

Lightly brush the cut sides of the radicchio with olive oil and set on the baking tray, too, and take out to the grill.

Set the grill basket filled with Brussels sprouts

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directly over the fire. Toss the sprouts every few minutes and grill until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes, then move the basket of sprouts to the indirect side of the grill. Place the radicchio, cut-side down, over direct heat and grill until you have good grill marks, about 4 minutes.

To serve, arrange the radicchio and Brussels sprouts on a platter. Sprinkle with the onion and spoon the Hot Bacon Dressing over all. Serve at once.

Lafourche Parish District Judge John E. LeBlanc is shown swearing in new Assistant District Attorney Shaun P. George on Monday, February 23.

Also pictured is Shaun’s wife, Celeste George and Lafourche Parish District Attorney Camille A. Morvant, II.

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

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. _________________ 2001 Mobile Home For Sale: 16x66, 2 br, 2 ba. To Be Moved, w/most appliances.

Call 985-258-1077 FMI. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br plus bonus room, 1 ba, lg. kitchen, dining rm, lg. yard, newly remodeled, Cut Off area.

Asking $125,000. Call 985665-7375. _________________

FOR RENT

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: 2 br, 2 ba, in Larose. Sits on lg. lot in quiet neighborhood. $850 /mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367. Leave voice message. _________________ 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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UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!

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. _________________ 2-Story Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party rm, garage, executive home, all new appl., dishwasher, central heat/air, 3946 sqft. $1700/mth, plus deposit. Call 985-2588082. _________________ Apt. For Rent, Lockport area. 2 br, including w/d, wood floors, appliances. $650/mth, $650/dep.

FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Galliano area. 1 br, 2 ba, furn., utilities included, w/d, $950/mth, $600/dep. Call 985278-7095. _________________ House For Rent: W. 74th St. 2 br, 1 ba, partially furn., fenced in yard, 2-car carport, no smokers, rented out until end of month.

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Carolyn Angelette Broker/ Owner Each Office is independently owned and operated

2016-C Hwy. 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358

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200 Hwy. 3161, Cut Off Panky Christen, Broker

Boo

985-325-7107

Each office is independently owned & operated.

Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

MLS 117912: NEW LISTING 10,731 sqft. building, sits right in business district of Lockport, plenty of parking available, heavy traffic area. $425,000.

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.

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. _________________

Mobile Home For Rent: Larose area, 3 br, 1 ba. $1000/mth, $600/dep. No smoking, no pets. Taking applications. Call 985632-4723. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, on lg. lot, located in Larose, lot 100x180. All appl. included $950/mth, 950/dep. Call 985637-7321. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: Located in Larose, 3 br, 3 ba, 16x80. No smoking, no pets. Taking applications. Quiet neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985637-7922. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Cut Off: Single/couple occupancy, 1 ba, no pets, utilities pd. $650/mth, $650/dep.

If no answer, leave message. 985-2781145. _________________ Golden Meadow Rentals: (1) 2 or 3 br, newly remodeled, electricity/water pd, $1100/mth. & (1) Camper Trailer for rent, water/electricity pd., no deposit. $450/mth. Call 985208-4609 or 985-8556896.

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

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

MLS 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

MERCHANDISE

Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more.

Call 985-693-7229 FMI. _________________

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Peach Trees For Sale: $5 ea. Call 985691-9466 or 985-6322602. _________________ Mausoleums For Sale at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. Section: St Michael Walk. Crypt 9 & 10, Tier B. $6500 for both. Call Marie Hotard at 985-2911190. _________________ White Dresser For Sale, great cond., 43x18x42. Cash only, $300. Also a GE white microwave for sale. $25. 985-7987777. _________________ 9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________

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HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions.

Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985693-4316. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Just 4 Him, Galliano location now hiring Exp. Licensed Cosmetologist/Barber.

Must be avail. To work Sat.’s. Will train. FMI call 325-4MEN. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Superior Shipyard is now hiring a runner / warehouse helper.

Must have a clean driving record and possess a valid driver’s license. Must submit to a physical and drug screen. If interested, apply at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to tcreel@superiorshipyard.com. _________________

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

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

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

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

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com Direct Support Professional: Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Call Evelyn France at 985-7985899 FMI. _________________ Cobra Inland Const., Inc. is looking for an Exp. Barge/Equip.

Operator. FMI call 985-258-3418. _________________ Now Hiring Maintenance / Handy-Man. Must have experience in the following fields: painting, drywall, tripping, appliances, carpentry and electrical.

Must be able to work 6 days a week. Call Blandco at 985-6321171. _________________ Now Hiring a Pers o n n e l Assistant/Handy Person to work 25-40 hrs. per week. Must have a valid driver’s license & be willing to work outdoors. Mail resume to: P.O. Box 398, Cut Off, LA 70345. Attn: Office Manager. _________________ Help Wanted at Bayou Inn. Apply in person at 18608 W. Main St., Galliano. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Part Time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401K benefits after qualifications period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Bartender to work Mon. thru Fri., 5 pm till. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________

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. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________

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. _________________

Shipyards

DIVISION CONTROLLER Bollinger Shipyards, the leading provider of quality ship construction, and repair services has an immediate opening for a Division Controller for its Fourchon location.

The responsibilities of the position consist of directing and preparing budgets, cost controls, financial analysis, and accounting functions for Bollinger’s Fourchon division.

Ideal candidate must be highly motivated, capable of multi-tasking/handling large volumes of work, proficient in using MS Office applications (MS Excel, MS Word, etc.), and have familiarity with computerized accounting systems. The ideal candidate should also possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have at least five years of affiliated experience in the preparation of financial statements and sales tax returns.

CPA designation and Oracle experience a plus.

Bollinger offers a competitive benefits package which includes a competitive salary, medical insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan.

Interested Candidates Contact: Cathy at (985) 532-2554 (ext. 5308) or email cathys@bollingershipyards.com www.bollingerjobs.com

“Bollinger is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.”

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American Realty USA

Estate/Moving Sale: Wed. & Thurs., April 1 & 2 at W. 123rd St., Ave. A, 8 am to 3 pm.

Plenty of everything.

Furniture, clothes, knick knacks, dishes, appl., etc. _________________ Yard Sale: Weather permitting. April 1 & 2, 8 am to 4 pm at 7143 2nd St., Lockport, behind Franks. Lots of different items. _________________ Yard Sale: Thurs.

April 2 at 116 E. Ave. A, Larose, past Holy Rosary Church on left.

Play pen, bassinet, c r i b , children/men/women clothes, furn., home & holiday décor. Lots more. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 E. 74th Place, April 2, 3 & 4. Easter items, men/women/children new summer/spring clothes, sandals, swimming pools, gardening items, fragrances, toys, lots of misc. from 9 am till 4 pm. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

April 2, 211 E. 110th St., 8 am to 2 pm.

Clothes, household items, furn., wedding items, & more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

April 2, 192 E. 15th St., 8 am till. Lots of everything, all new items, boys/girls baby clothes _________________

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

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

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

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

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ 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. _________________ Oil Spill Response/HazMat Response Tech. needed for OMI Environmental Solutions, located in Galliano.

Applicants required to pass satisfactorily: motor vehicle records check, criminal background check, drug screens, physical & pulmonary fit test. FMI or to apply contact our Galliano Facility Manager, Ronald Johnson at 18274 W. Main St., Galliano. _________________

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Golden Meadow area

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

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

New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.

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. _________________ 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. _________________

John Deer Lawnmower

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, new roof. $299,000.

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

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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 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.

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

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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 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.

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Office: 985-693-7229

Joshua Adams

Owner/Horticultural Specialist/Spray Technician Home: (985) 532-3144 / Cell: (985) 860-4228 Lawn Care / Landscaping / Spraying

CLASSIFIED ADS

Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ Color Creation: Indoor /Outdoor painting.

Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc.

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

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. _________________ Honey Bee Removal Call Eric at 985-6774035 or 985-6933859. Free estimates. _________________

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

OBITUARIES

985-991-1881

DONNA EYMARD Donna Evers Eymard, born July 3, 1955, in Magnolia, Arkansas and resident of Larose, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

A visitation was held on Monday, March 30, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 31, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 10:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass began at 12 noon with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years Emmett “Mitch” Eymard; son, Chad Micah Eymard; daughter, Carly Michelle Eymard; brother, Charles “Eddie” Evers and wife Beverly; niece Sarah Evers; nephews, Seth Evers and Eric Evers; mother-in-law, Helen Eymard; sisters-inlaw, Cathy E. Bell and husband Loney, Helene Eymard and Angelica E. Defelice; brother-in-law, Nico Eymard and wife, Judith Karen.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles O. Evers and mother Maxine Newell Evers.

She enjoyed home decorating and being a member of the Versailles Mardi Gras Club and working for their many events.

Many thanks to the good people of the Tom and Gayle Benson Cancer Center and St. Joseph’s Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society for research to help find a cure for others.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

Trey LaBove, owner.

Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

985-637-8633 _________________

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 __________________

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. _________________ I am not responsible for any debts made by Stephanie D. Lafont. /s/ Roland Lafont _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

Hiring CDL Class A Driver & Equipment Maintenance Personnel 14/7, Port Fourchon Area Oilfield Equipment Competitive Pay plus Benefits

To Apply Call (985) 385-1913

K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off Locations

Stock Person

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.

Certified Refrigeration Tech with Mechanical & Electrical Skills Needed Apply in person at

Tiger Offshore 190 N.J. Theriot Road,

Golden Meadow, LA 70357 No Phone Calls! Great Pay & Benefits

SAM GISCLAIR, JR. Sam John Gisclair Jr., 84, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away March 30, 2015.

Visitation was held on April 1, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Galliano from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Hebert Cemetery.

He is survived by his sons, Gerard Gisclair and Jesse Gisclair; daughter, Vanessa Gisclair; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and sisters, Hattie Gisclair St. Pierre and Emelda Gisclair Cheramie.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Pitre Gisclair; parents, Sam John Gisclair Sr. and Soliska C. Gisclair; son, Troy Gisclair; daughter, Charmaine Gisclair; granddaughter, Hayley Gisclair; brothers, Valcin Gisclair and Larry Gisclair, and sisters Melva Gisclair and Mary Ann Griffin.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. Please visit our online guestbook at www.falgoutfunerals.com _____________________________

DANA GUIDRY Dana L. Guidry, 46, a native of Galliano and a resident of Iota, LA, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015.

Visitation was held at Christian Family Center Church in Galliano on Thursday, March 26th from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. with burial followed at Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by mother, Molly D. Arceneaux; step father, Anthony Arceneaux; father, Randy Guidry; brothers, Randall Guidry, Keith Guidry, Bob Guidry; sisters, Jamie Soudelier, Chelsey Badeaux and Amy Guidry.

Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

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Debt and the Deceased: How should spouses and heirs proceed?

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Jason Alderman Financial Columnist

If your loved one died leaving significant debt behind, would you know what to do?

It’s a worrisome question for everyone. Young or old, based on particular debt circumstances or geographic location, death with debt can provide significant problems for surviving family members.

Depending on state law and the specific credit relationships involved, they might be shocked to learn that they could be legally liable for a deceased relative’s outstanding debt – anything from unpaid mortgage balances and medical debt to unpaid credit card balances.

Spouses (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/unexpecteddeath) who may share any kind of debt jointly, particularly credit cards in dual name, could face greater challenges. It also may spell problems for co-signers of any kind of loan.

As with all financial planning, the best time to act is before an issue arises. Watching any family deal with extensive debt problems after a spouse or relative passes on illustrates the need for financial transparency while all parties are alive.

No matter how difficult a family member’s credit circumstances are, spouses and adult children should face those circumstances while options are available to deal with any problems.

Spouses can begin by requesting and sharing their three free annual credit reports (https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action) from TransUnion, Experian and Equifax to confirm debt status.

Once that information is out in the open, it’s time for the couple or family members to deal with specific circumstances related to that debt.

For example, a young couple may have different debt issues than an older, retired couple, but both should consider how they would handle the debts of a spouse or legal partner after death. It can be helpful to meet with a qualified financial or estate expert about ways to extinguish or manage debt issues as part of current financial and estate planning.

It is particularly important for borrowers and their executors to know what categories of the deceased’s debts will likely need to be repaid after their death and other debts that might be canceled or forgiven.

Generally, certain forms of unsecured debt held in the deceased’s name alone – like credit cards or federal student loans – may likely be discharged, but check with qualified experts first.

Any kind of debt held in joint name should be evaluated.

Spouses, legal partners and

family members who have cosigned loans or joint credit accounts of any kind risk payoff responsibility for that debt if their co-borrower dies. Experts can advise how to deal with individual situations.

Experts also may suggest that co-borrowers without credit in their own names apply for a credit card in separate names while their spouse is still alive. A separate credit account, if responsibly managed, can help the survivor qualify for additional credit in their name after a spouse or legal partner dies.

Keep in mind that all debt situations are unique to the individual. For example, a senior who qualifies for nursing home care under Medicaid (public aid) may have family members

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who will need to sell the senior’s home to address certain expenses after he or she has died. It is best to prepare relatives for that possibility in advance. Separately, a healthy senior relative may leave a home to heirs still under mortgage, or there could be a significant tax debt.

Airing and reviewing these issues in advance can either prepare relatives for certain realities or enable them to solve problems while the relative is still alive.

Bottom line: Dealing with a deceased relative’s debt can add stress at a particularly worrisome time for spouses and relatives. The best option is transparency while relatives are alive so debt issues can be addressed as part of overall estate planning.

Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney

Pictured are the Larose VFW Post #8538 Ladies Auxiliary officers for 2014-2015: (front row) Virgis LeBlanc, Chaplain; Janet Turchin, Sr. Vice President; Loraine Pierce, Guard; Hilda Guidry, Jr. Vice President; Joan Raymond, Trustee; (back row) Thelma Doucet and Rena Walker, Committees; Reba Adams, Patriotic; Linda Acosta, Treasurer; Gloriann Esponge, Trustee; Marilyn Pepper, President; Rita Adams, Secretary and Theresa Pitre, Trustee. Not pictured are Gail Torbert, Conductress; and Sherry Newton, Historian.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Meeting opened at noon by President Bob Sevin at the Port Commission Center located on Louisiana Highway 1.

Commissioners present were Andy Galliano, Bob Sevin and Ambrose Besson.

Commissioners Terrill Pizani and Perry Chighizola were absent.

A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes from February 11, 2015 as read.

A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to accept the financial report as read.

A joint motion was made by the commissioners of the port commission to cash in a certificate of deposit to cover the additional cost associated with the Commercial Dock Repairs. The bids are being reviewed by the state and the cost is more than Capital Outlay request so the port will put up the difference to see the repairs take place on the Commercial Dock. The state should have their response soon to be able to let the project proceed.

President Sevin stated that he has requested that PEEC do a 5 year review and a long range plan to assist the port commission and to review the path that the port should take. Mr. Sevin also stated the Director is receiving a lot of telephone calls on the weekends and to alleviate the work load on weekends the Commissioners could take the calls on weekends. Mr. Sevin would like to have the calls log in on weekends to see the type of calls received. Mr. Sevin stated that the Director will have a tri-fold of the port commission activities ready by April 15, 2015. Mr. Sevin also stated that he is getting quotes on revamping the port commission website.

A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 12:54 p.m.

Ambrose Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission Bob Sevin, President Grand Isle Port Commission

Legal advertisement GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Special Meeting opened at 11:00 a.m. by President Bob Sevin at the Port Commission Center located on Louisiana Highway 1. Commissioners present were Andy Galliano, Bob Sevin, Ambrose Besson and Terrill Pizani.

Commissioner Perry Chighizola was absent.

A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to accept the low bid of Volute, Inc. for the Grand Isle Port Access Road and New Commercial Boat Slip Facility and to issue the Notice to Proceed. The total bid price is $1,068,200.00 and the state has approved for the port commission to proceed forward with the above mentioned project.

A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 p.m.

Ambrose Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission Bob Sevin, President Grand Isle Port Commission

Public notice

PUBLIC NOTICE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) ALLIED SHIPYARD, INC. / LAROSE FACILITY DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Allied Shipyard, P.O. Box 1240 Larose, LA 70373 for the Larose Facility. The facility is located at 310 Ledet Lane, on the West Bank of the Intracoastal Canal ICW 36 in Larose, Lafourche Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this existing source is made into Intracoastal Canal via local drainage, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, propagation of fish and wildlife, drinking water supply, and agriculture. Under the SIC Code 3731, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater and stormwater runoff from a vessel repair facility.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody.

As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 p.m. CST, Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participa-

tion Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2256 or call (225) 2193276.

Emails should follow the statewide email policies. For more information regarding statewide email policies, go to http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/policies.htm.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The application, draft permit, fee rating sheet, and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Mehdi Aarabi, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3191.

Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).

Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/219 8/Default.aspx.

Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 1438, Permit Number LA0118702, and Activity Number PER20140001.

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Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION February 11, 2015

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Building 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll.

ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Donald Vizier, Wilbert Collins, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None Upon motion by Melancon and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for January 14, 2015 regular meeting.

Executive Director’s Report – Davie Breaux, Deputy Port Director will be conducting the meeting since Chett Chiasson is in Washington, DC today.

Breaux reported that the Port Commission received the Bayou Industrial Group Award in recognition of growing and strengthening the Bayou Region which shows our leadership as well as good employees we have working here.

Northern Expansion – Engineer John Plaisance reported that the contractor is complete in driving all concrete piles for the Slip C East Bulkhead project. The work remaining to install are deadmen, tie roads, and aggregate which should be complete within a month. The contract end date is February 21st however there will be some rain days to add to the time. Engineer John Plaisance reported that the contractor completed Slip A dredge and should be complete with Slip C Sweep Dredge in 2 weeks.

Airport Projects – Joe Wheeler reported that we are still working to set up the final inspection for the Glide Slope project. For the Apron Expansion project, there is a change order later on the agenda for the extra fabric needed due to soil conditions. There is also the DOTD Sponsorship Agreement to approve for funding of $750,000. Engineer Larry Picciola reported that the Pump Station project is substantially complete and we are currently in the lien period.

There is a change order later on the agenda for the additional stone and balancing quantities. Wheeler reported that the aircraft operations for January was 1990 with a passenger count of 4173.

Port Security and Grant Projects – April Danos reported that we continue to install the hardware and configure systems for the Cybersecurity and Resiliency project. In regards to the Airport Cameras, Entergy will be on site this

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week to connect the power. We continue to process invoices for the video management and hardware maintenance of cameras as part of the Port Wide Sustain & Maintain project. The request for proposals for the Risk Mitigation Plan are due by March 9th at 2 pm.

Other Port Projects – Joe Berlin with URS stated that today he delivered the final draft of the Assumption of Maintenance Study to the Port for review.

Once the Port staff submits any comments, he will finalize the report and then submit to the Corps New Orleans District office for final approval. Engineer John Plaisance stated that the Storm Harbor Marina project is substantially complete and the contractor is currently working on the punch list items which include dredging in slips, welding, and recoating. Melancon questioned the completion time, which Plaisance replied a week.

In regards to the N. J. Theriot Road Elevation & Improvements, Engineer Larry Picciola reported that Barriere is on site working on drainage of the cross culverts under the highway and side drains. Once the drainage is complete, they will bring in stone and then asphalt. Gisclair questioned if there are any traffic delays, which Picciola replied there are no issues now. The delays will come when they start bringing in stone. We will keep the tenants updated. Engineer John Plaisance reported that we received bids on January 29th for the Nerby Collins Commercial Marina Bulkhead project. The low bidder was Dolphins Services for $371,745 which we are waiting the approval from CDBG to award. Engineer Joe Picciola reported that the contracts have been processed with Bertucci for the FEMA Breakwaters project. A preconstruction meeting is scheduled for next Thursday.

Bertucci did say that they are having trouble getting the big boulders however they will get that delivered to Fourchon sometime in April so this project should be complete before hurricane season.

Update from Restore or Retreat (ROR) – Simone Maloz updated the board on what is going on that affects the Port. The CPRA is having its annual plan meeting in Houma tonight. This plan is a guide that they use every year to implement restoration and protection projects for LA. South LA particularly Lafourche and Terrebonne have $200 million of projects in the plan. Some of the Lafourche projects are: Larose to Golden Meadow, Caminada project which starts phase 2 this spring, long distance sediment pipeline starting from the river in Plaquemines and coming to Lafourche. A few Terrebonne projects are the Morganza to the Gulf and some Barrier Island projects. We will be at the meeting tonight making some supportive comments as well as Joni will be there representing the Port.

Every 5 years, the State updates their master plan and their path forward.

ROR does have a seat at that table along with 35 other representatives from across the state. We have seen some previews of the 2017 plan and there are some significant marsh creation projects on both sides of LA 1. Maloz then updated the board on the Caminada project stating that Weeks Marine was awarded the Phase II contract of $147 million. This is the largest contract that the CPRA has let so far. Weeks Marine will start 7 to 8 miles of work up to Caminada Pass near Elmer’s Island access road using the same template as before.

It is expected to create 489 acres and 39,000 linear feet by using 5.3 million cubic yards of material from Ship Shoal.

Maloz stated that ROR has teamed up with the Port to host a field trip for stakeholders on March 13th. The Caminada Back Barrier Marsh which is a smaller project to compliment the larger project.

They are currently doing the surveys and field work and expect to be at 30% design by March. They are close to the point to request funding.

Maloz then updated the board on the oil spill money and funds. The Restore Council that controls the federal money does have a listening session planned for this month. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is part of this post spill council and the organization that is paying for this Caminada project from some oil spill money that we are seeing in the ground. ROR has also been working with Joni Tuck on the EPA Ground Level Ozone comments.

Ms. Tuck has teamed up with the Port of New Orleans and PAL on this issue. Basically the EPA is trying to lower the average rate of ozone emissions for our area and if it goes below a certain level it would put us in a level called non-attainment which is not where we want to be. Baton Rouge is in this level of nonattainment and there are very strict restrictions for their factories and industrial groups there. We are trying to avoid that and working with PAL, LA Chemical Association, LAMOGA, OMSA, and SCIA to put together comments for the proposed rule and how this will effect this area.

ROR is hosting a meeting in Larose on February 24th at the Larose Civic Center to discuss Flood Risk.

CPRA has developed a new website that has many different data layers such as GIS, Flood Risk, Restoration projects, and Economic Assets. She stated that this website allows you to drill down to an address block that can provide estimated flood depths, economic damages, land loss in 10 year increments, master plan projects, infrastructure, transportation and roadway, and some social economic information. Computers will be available at this meeting to go thru this website. Vizier questioned what time it starts, which Maloz replied open house starts at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:00 p.m.

Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met on January 28th in Galliano.

Present was Gisclair, Cheramie, Melancon, and Griffin. They also met on February 9th in Galliano with all present.

Chairman Gisclair presented for the board’s consideration approving the request from Nabors Offshore regarding site GLF347. Port Attorney Autin stated that no action needed at this time.

Nabors is requesting to give 90 day notice to terminate lease and continue on a month to month basis. The impression from the committee is not to agree to a month to month but to inform Nabors that they have a 90 day cancellation clause whenever they wish to exercise it. No action taken.

Upon motion by Collins and second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the amendment of lease with Terrebonne Concrete for site GLF110-1.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from American Integration Contractors to extend lease term at the Port Complex.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from SURF Subsea to assign lease GLF620 to an adjacent lessee.

Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met on January 28th in Galliano. Present was Chairman

Cheramie, Gisclair, Griffin, and Collins.

They also met on February 9th in Galliano with all present. Chairman Cheramie presented for the board’s review the permit applications from Louisiana Land and Exploration Company and Energy Resource Technology GOM, LLC. Construction & Development Committee - The committee met on January 28th in Galliano. Present was Chairman Bruce, Gisclair, Griffin, and Vizier. They also met on February 9th in Galliano with all present.

Upon motion by Bruce and second by Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the DOTD Sponsorship Agreement of $750,000 for the Apron Expansion project.

Upon motion by Collins and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 an increase of $29,965.10 from Byron E. Talbot Contractors for the Apron Expansion project.

Upon motion by Griffin and second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 an increase of $17,941.04 from Low Land Construction Co. for the Pump Station Upgrade project.

Finance Committee - The committee met on January 28th in Galliano.

Present was Chairman Melancon, Gisclair, Gaudet, and Guidry. They also met on February 9th in Galliano with Guidry absent.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of January invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 totaling $4,398,029.97.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from Chett Chiasson and board members to attend the 2015 NOIA annual meeting on April 15th in DC, Chett Chiasson and board members to attend the AAPA 2015 Spring meetings on April 20th in DC, and April Danos to attend the USCG Cyber Symposium on March 25th in Connecticut.

President Gisclair opened the floor for any other business. Breaux reported that during Director Chiasson’s trip to DC this week he will be thanking our congressional delegation for the additional $3 million of funding that the Corps will have for the Port Fourchon Bayou Lafourche/Belle Pass dredging and jetty work this year.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Gaudet, with no public comment, a two-third roll call vote was taken which resulted in 9 yeas by Cheramie, Gisclair, Gaudet, Vizier, Collins, Griffin, Melancon, Guidry, and Bruce to enter into Executive Session to discuss the pending litigation defined as “Richard and Marion Griffin vs. Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Civil Action 141364”L” (4) U.S. District Court, Eastern District”. The board then returned with no action taken.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Collins, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:10 A.M. ATTEST: Harris”Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary Perry Gisclair, President

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order

by Mayor Pro-Tempore Jay Lafont who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Council Member Resweber then followed with a prayer.

Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Euris Dubois ABSENT: Mayor David Camardelle, Police Chief Euris Dubois and Ray Santiny Deana Lafont was recognized from Entergy and addressed the power surges we are experiencing in Grand Isle. Ms. Lafont stated that the big transmission line should be complete in a couple of week and they researched the power surges and found several weak spots in the marsh that has been addressed. Council Member Bladsacker stated that several people appliances have burned up because of the power surges. Ms. Lafont said they should contact Entergy directly about any problems due to the power surge.

Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the February 24, 2015 town meeting as written.

The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Resweber and seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr.: ORDINANCE NO. 926 An ordinance requested by G. I. Development, L.L.C. (Billy Ward) for approval to re-zone a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, as shown on a map made by Joseph C. Picciola, entitled, “Division of Block 5 in the Gulf Stream Park Subdivision”, dated December 17, 2012, from Zone B-1 to R-3. Said lots are further shown on and in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “Map Showing the Redivision of Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, located in Section 26, T22S-R24E, Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, dated 7 November 2014.

WHEREAS, said portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision is currently within Zone B-1, and it is desirable to place the said portions of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision solely within Zone R3, and WHEREAS, the declaration of said portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision within Zone R-3 in its entirety, will result in the removal of those portions of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision out of its current designation of Zone B-1 into Zone R-3 in its entirety, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: Approval to declare a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision within Zone R3 in its entirety.

Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Resweber, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny This ordinance was declared adopted this 10th day of March, 2015 and becomes effective on said date.

The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Resweber:

ORDINANCE NO. 927 An ordinance requested by G. I. Development, L.L.C. to approve the redivision of Block 5 to Gulf Stream Park Subdivision into nine individual lots, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF BLOCK 5 OF GULF STREAM PARK SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 26, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 7 November 2014, and to re-zone Lot 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision from Zone R-3 & B-1 to Zone R-3 in its entirety.

WHEREAS, the redivision of Block 5 to Gulf Stream Park Subdivision will result in creating individually, Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot 8, and Lot 9, all of Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, and WHEREAS, the declaration of Lot 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision within Zone R-3 in its entirety, will result in the removal of that portion of Lot 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision out of its current portion of Zone B-1 into Zone R-3 in its entirety, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: The approval of plan of re-subdivision of Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision into individual Lots 1 through 9, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF BLOCK 5 TO GULF STREAM PARK SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 26, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 7 November 2014.

SECTION II: The approval to declare Lot 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision within Zone R-3 in its entirety.

Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Resweber, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny This ordinance was declared adopted this 10th day of March, 2015 and becomes effective on said date.

The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Resweber: ORDINANCE NO. 928 An ordinance requested by Scott Verdin to approve the combining of Lots 17A, 18, 19 & 20, Square “D”, of Saxon Subdivision into Lot 17B, Square “D” of Saxton Subdivision, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING SURVEY OF THE LOTS 17-A, 18, 19, 20, SQUARE “D” OF SAXTON SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 10, T22S-R24E, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 20 AUGUST 2014.

WHEREAS, the said property now currently identified individually as Lot 17A, Square “D”; Lot 18, Square “D”, Lot 19 Square “D” and Lot 20 Square “D” of Saxton Subdivision; and WHEREAS, it is desired to combine said individual lots into one Lot to be named Lot 17B, Square “D” of Saxton Subdivision; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: The plan of combining Lot 17A, Square “D”; Lot 18, Square “D”, Lot 19 Square “D” and Lot 20 Square “D” of Saxton Subdivision into one single lot (Lot 17B, Square D) as shown on a map prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING SURVEY OF THE LOTS 17-A, 18, 19, 20, SQUARE “D” OF SAXTON SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 10, T22S-R24E, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 20 AUGUST 2014 SAID PROPERTY BELONGING TO SCOTT VERDIN. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Resweber, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny This ordinance was declared adopted this 10th day of March, 2015 and becomes effective on said date.

The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Resweber and seconded by Council Member Bladsacker: ORDINANCE NO. 929 An ordinance requested by Tim Callahan to approve the reconfiguration of Lots 10, 11 & 12, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11, into Lot 10-A and Lot 12-A, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF LOTS 10, 11, & 12, Square 24 of GRAND BEACH SUBDIVISION NO. 11, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, LOCATED IN SECTION 28, T22S-R24E, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 8 DECEMBER 2014.

WHEREAS, the approval of said reconfiguration will result in three lots becoming two lots as follows: Lot 10, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11 and one half of Lot 11, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11, and will now be identified as Lot 10-A, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11; and Lot 12, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11 and one half of Lot 11, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11, and will now be identified as Lot 12-A, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR-

DAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: The plan of reconfiguration of Lots 10, 11, & 12, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11 into two lots identified as Lots 10-A and Lot 12-A, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11 as shown on a map prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF LOTS 10, 11, & 12, Square 24 of GRAND BEACH SUBDIVISION NO. 11, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, LOCATED IN SECTION 28, T22S-R24E, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 8 DECEMBER 2014.

Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Resweber, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny This ordinance was declared adopted this 10th day of March, 2015 and becomes effective on said date.

Hearings were held on the following proposed ordinances which will again be heard at the regular town meeting March 24, 2015 at which time they will be eligible for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance requested by Blandco, L.L.C. (Wesley Bland) to approve a proposed reconfiguration of a portion of Lot 5 of Tropical Landing Subdivision, Addendum No. 1, to create a new addendum to Tropical Landing Subdivision, into individual Lots 1 through 7 and Lots 9 through 19, Block E of Tropical Landing Subdivision, Addendum No. 2, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “PROPOSED ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO TROPICAL LANDING SUBDIVISION, A REDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 5, LOCATED IN SECTION 28, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 8 DECEMBER 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance revoking the dedication of a ten (10) foot roadway or rightof-way between Lot 7 Plot B property belonging to the Jefferson Parish School Board and Lot 5 Plot A property belonging to Herbert Vegas for a distance of 66.8 feet from Lot 5 property belonging to the Jefferson Parish School Board shown on a plan of H. L. Zander C.E. dated 7/24/05 Christopher Hernandez was recognized and asked to waive the fees for the Multiplex Center to hold the first Girl Scout- Father Daughter Dance on March 27, 2015. A joint motion was made by the council to waive the fees for the Girl Scout. Christopher also announced that Roseanna Scharde with Golden Meadow Middle School is bringing her class for at beach sweep that is being held on March 28, 2015.

Arthur Bellanger was recognized and gave a report for the Grand Isle Independent Levee Board that the levee board was received permission for the rock project on Fifi Island.

Motion by Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Stephen Resweber to approve employee benefits for Police Officer William Waite and outside crew worker George Dinsmore.

Joint motion to waive Community Center rental fees for the Migratory Bird Celebration.

Motion by Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Stephen Resweber for approval to trim tree branches at 186 Ludwig Lane.

Council Member Stephen Resweber request/reports: Requested that the council members look at the tree on Chighizola Lane by the Santiny Playground. Motion to cut the tree by Stephen Resweber seconded by Clifford Santiny, Jr. to cut the tree down.

Council Member Leoda Bladsacker request/report: Speed bump on Grand Isle Parkway.

Christopher Hernandez stated that the speed bump was in place.

Christopher Hernandez informed the council that the Cleanest City Contest was still being held on Friday, March 13, 2015. DOTD has contacted him and said the bridge work should be done within 6-7 weeks.

Alice Thomas addressed the council concerning the drainage on Cemetery Lane.

Council Member Jay Lafont request/report: Sent condolences to the Chighizola family and Bradberry family.

Mayor David Camardelle is in Washington DC with the NLC Conference working on funding for the different projects in Grand Isle.

Motion by Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Stephen Resweber and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m.

Joseph Lafont, Jr., Mayor Pro Tempore Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Janet Scardino, Mayor’s Secretary Town of Grand Isle

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