Wednesday, August 3, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

More than 400 new state laws take effect this month

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

Parish receives grant for Leeville Fishing Pier

Ready or not ‌

Money will add restrooms and improvements

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As of Monday, skipping the seatbelt in a car carries heftier fines, sex offenders won’t be allowed careers in door-to-door sales and children’s lemonade stands will be shielded from ticketing as more than 400 new Louisiana laws took effect with the start of August.

Hunters looking to vary their wardrobe will now be able to wear fluorescent “blaze pink� as an alternative to the traditional orange. Dancers in strip clubs will have to be at least 21 years old. Underage drinkers won’t face jail time. And Louisiana becomes the first state in the nation to protect police, firefighters and emergency medical crews under its hate-crime laws.

The Louisiana Legislature passed the new regulations earlier this year.

However, one batch of laws approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. See Laws Page 3-A

MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 LAF. FIRE DISTRICT. #9 6:30 p.m.

Gheens Community Ctr. 1428 Hwy. 654 - Gheens

LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux

THURSDAY, AUG. 4 HUMANE SOCIETY OF LAFOURCHE 5:30 p.m.

Lockport Library Hwy. 1 (Crescent Ave.) Lockport

BAYOU FELLOWSHIP 7:00 p.m.

E. 93rd St. - Galliano

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Arrests............................9-A Bid Notice......................10-A Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds......................8-A

Legal Advertisement.....10-A Lottery.............................2-A

News In Brief...................3-A

Obituaries........................8-A

Surfin’ The Net................9-A

VOLUME 50 NUMBER 47

Mathews, LA – Lafourche Parish Government recently received a grant in the amount of $42,000 from the Bayou Lafourche Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (BLACVB) to go towards improvements at the Leeville Fishing Pier project.

According to Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle, the funding will be used for construction of restrooms at the pier. “I would like to thank the convention and visitors bureau for their generosity in assisting in this important project to aid the residents and businesses of Leeville. Thanks also to Councilmen Jerry Lafont and Daniel Lorraine for their assistance in acquiring these funds,� said Cantrelle.

Monies acquired earlier through the capital outlay process, parish government and generous participation from the Greater Lafourche Port Photo by Babs

Avery and Abigail Loupe of Larose, check out the school clothes at Stage in Galliano. The girls are finishing up their shopping just in time for the opening of public school on Monday, August 8.

Two die in separate weekend boating accidents in Lafourche Parish

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A 5-year-old boy and a 44-year-old man have died in separate boating accidents in Lafourche Parish, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said. A third accident in St. Bernard Parish killed a 64-yearold man.

The boy, Ethan Hancock of Houma, drowned under a towboat in the Intracoastal Waterway near Bourg, about 54 miles southwest of New Orleans, said Adam Einck, spokesman for Wildlife and Fisheries’ enforcement division.

He said both Lafourche Parish cases remained under investigation Sunday, but no charges had been brought.

Boudreaux announces candidacy for Lockport Chief of Police

Ernest Boudreaux, Sr. is announcing his intent to run for Lockport Chief of Police Ernest in the followBoudreaux ing statement: I, Ernest Boudreaux, Sr., am announcing my candidacy for Chief of Police of the Town of Lockport.

Having been a part of this community, and having 20+ years in law enforcement, I feel that makes me more than qualified for this position.

See E. Boudreaux Page 6-A

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He said Robert Sims of Metairie died when his head hit a piling near Grand Isle.

Hancock and his father had been frogging in a 14-foot boat which ran out of gas near Bourg, Einck said. He said the father was paddling to shore when the tugboat approached, pushing two barges about 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Einck said. He said father and son jumped out, afraid the lead barge would hit their boat.

The child was wearing a life vest, but “got sucked under the tugboat and didn’t resurface from under the tugboat until 7:30 a.m.,� Einck wrote in a news release.

See Accidents Page 5-A

Toups announces candidacy for re-election for GM Town Council

Golden Meadow resident Willis Toups announces his candidacy for the G o l d e n Willis Toups M e a d o w Town Council: I, Willis P. Toups, would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Golden Meadow Town Council. I have been serving as your Sanitation Commissioner since first elected. I am a life long resident of Golden Meadow and I am married to the See Toups Page 6-A

Triche announces campaign for re-election

Current Lockport Councilman, native, and resident, W e l d o n “Chunky�

Weldon Triche, an“Chunky� nounces his Triche bid for reelection in the November 8 primary for Town Council, District E. Triche issued the following statement: I have served on the town council for four terms. In this time, I have worked with three different mayors and look forward to working with the fourth.

See Triche Page 6-A

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Pedestrian struck and killed while walking on LA 1 in Golden Meadow

Shortly after 10:30 p.m. Friday night, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a fatality crash on LA 1 near LA 3235 in Golden Meadow.

The crash took the life of 33-year old Raymond Taylor of Golden Meadow.

The preliminary investigation indicates Taylor was walking south in the southbound lane of LA 1 while a southbound vehicle, a fully marked Louisiana State Police Chevrolet Tahoe, was approaching.

For unknown reasons Taylor entered the path of the patrol vehicle.

See Pedestrian Page 5-A

Craig Boudreaux announces candidacy for GM Town Council

Golden Meadow resident Craig Boudreaux announces his candidacy for town councilman: My name is Craig Boudreaux, and I am running for Town Councilman of G o l d e n Craig Meadow.

Boudreaux I am the son of Mark Boudreaux and Cassie Vegas and a 1998 South Lafourche High School graduate. I am married to Kayla Boudreaux, a teacher of South Lafourche High School.

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Guidroz announces candidacy for Lockport Chief of Police

Hamilton “Buck�

Guidroz announces his intention to run for LockHamilton port Chief “Buck� of Police in Guidroz the following statement: I, Hamilton “Buck�

Guidroz, am announcing my candidacy for Chief of Police for the Town of Lockport. I began investing in our community in 1963 when I first bought property, later building my home in 1972.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Big Daddy rodeo slated for this weekend

Calendar of Events News to Use! NLES plans meet and greet on August 4

North Larose Elementary School will host a meet the teacher session for students in grades 1 thru 5 from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, August 4.

Students may bring school supplies at that time.

ID pictures will not be taken so students do not need to wear uniforms.

Anger management classes to begin Thurs.

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, August 4, 11, and 18.

Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only).

For more information call 985-446-0643.

SLES plans meet and greet on Aug. 5

South Larose Elementary School will have a meet and greet on Friday, August 5 from 11 a.m. to noon for grades 1 to 5.

Students will be able to meet teachers and bring school supplies.

The Mike “Big Daddy” Bourgeois Memorial Fishing Rodeo will be held August 5 and 6 at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle.

Scales open at noon on Friday until 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Tickets are $5 and include a meal on Saturday.

Shirts can be purchased for $15.

The event promises food, fun, fishing, prizes and music.

The event is organized in memory of Mike Bourgeois, an avid fisherman.

Funds raised go towards scholarships for local high school students.

Visit www.fishon rodeo.com for registration information and details.

Back the Badge event slated for August 14

An event titled Bayou Backing the Badge will be held on Sunday, August 14 at the Cut Off Youth Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The event will raise funds to purchase new protective equipment for Lafourche Parish police officers. Plate lunches along with yard signs, magnets and bumper stickers that say “We Support Our Law Enforcement” will be sold.

The event is being organized by local citizens who want to show local law enforcement that the community supports them.

Safety demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day by various agencies.

Anyone who cannot attend the event can donate money online at www.gofundme.com, search Bayou

Backing the Badge. The account will be available until August 14 at 5 p.m.

Registration for Flag football begins Aug. 10

Youth flag football registration will take place at the Larose Civic Center on Wednesday, August 10, Monday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Registration is open to all boys and girls ages 5 to 12. The registration fee is $65. For more information, visit www.bayouflagfootball.com or contact Damian Folse at 985-696-4889 or email speedy@bayouflagfootball.com.

A draft is tentatively scheduled for August 18. All games will be played in Larose.

Jessie Tree applications needed Aug. 15 - 18

Parents and guardians, if have children from infant to 14 years of age and receive food stamps and may need help with Christmas this year, applications can be filled out at the St. Joseph Church meeting room, August 15 to August 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

No applications will be accepted after this date.

Only applicants that live between Old Safari Heights and West 201st Street on Hwy. 1; East 95th Street to East 149th Street; and Sonic to Days Inn on Hwy. 3235, can apply.

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Justice for Toni Ougel Pitre

On July 26, it made approximately 4 months and 11 days that my daughters and I lost our loved one, their mother and my wife.

There is so much we can say, but no one listens.

It’s as if we have no voice.

Through all of this, I have become beyond frustrated with the way things have been handled. It’s as though we are a burden for anyone to return our phone call.

Life has changed and has lost so much value after this tragedy. The disrespect-

ful talk on the street by people you thought would have had respect for a person as sweet and kind as my wife, showed their true colors.

Justice has to prevail in this case; as dozens of concerned citizens, my family and I have expressed. We need to come together on this for help. We as law abiding citizens have lost our voices. It’s past time we step up and make a difference in this community.

United we’re strong, divided we’re weak. Stand up, be strong and we can all together make this a better place.

The Ladies of LaSalette will hold their annual fall craft show on Sunday, October 9, at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists and crafters with original works are encouraged to participate in this year’s show.

Spaces are available for an “early bird” fee of $30 until September 2. After that date, a fee of $50 will be charged until October 2.

FMI and/or a registration form, please call Paula Morgan at 985-691-2479 or Our Lady of Prompt Succor Rectory at 985-475-5428.

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State’s unemployment rate jumps, decline in price of oil takes major toll on local economy

The Houma-Thibodaux area’s jobless rate jumped to 7.4 percent in June, up from 6.6 percent in May and 6.1 percent in June 2015, according to data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The metro area lost 600 jobs from May to June and has lost 4,400 jobs over the year, the Louisiana Workforce Commission reported.

In the last two and a half years, the area’s unemployment rate has shot up from 2.8 percent when oil was trading at just over $100 a barrel, double its current price, with nearly 7,000 jobs having been lost.

The numbers show how the persistent decline in oil prices has taken a toll on

the local economy. One hundred jobs were reported lost in June in the oil and gas industry, according to the latest report.

Oil exploration and production lost 900 jobs in Houma-Thibodaux over the year and June was the 17th consecutive month with an over-the-year loss, the state reported. About 6,800 people remain employed in the industry.

Support activities for the oil industry declined by 1,000 over the past year, settling in at 5,800, the report said.

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If we can help make a difference in anyone else’s life, please reach out. We can come together for justice.

We would like to express thanks for the loving support from ALL of you in this tough time. You all know who you are!

In Loving Memory of Toni O. Pitre.

Thank you, Marty, Devon, and Gina Larose, LA

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Readers can send questions in the following ways: Mail: The Lafourche Gazette c/o Tante Camilla, P.O. Box 1450, Larose LA 70373 Email: ads@TLGnews paper.com Fax: 985-693-8282 Drop the letter off at The Lafourche Gazette during office hours (M-F, 8-4).

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Shipbuilding and maritime jobs increased in June by 100 to their current total of 5,600.

A category called “administrative and support services,” which officials say includes mostly oilfield-related workers, dropped by 100 jobs to its current 3,500 total.

Total local nonfarm employment in Houma-Thibodaux was estimated at 92,900 for June.

Unemployment rates rose over the month in all of Louisiana’s metropolitan areas.

Louisiana shoppers will receive sales tax discount August 5 & 6 BATON ROUGE – Families shopping for back-toschool supplies, electronics, furniture and most other retail items will save money during the 2016 Louisiana Annual Sales Tax Holiday Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6.

During these two days, purchases of most items of tangible personal property will be subject to only three percent state sales tax instead of the full five percent.

The sales tax exemp-

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John Bel Edwards — aimed at adding new restrictions to abortion — won’t kick in this month as planned, amid a pending federal lawsuit.

TICKETS AND FINES Lawmakers exempted minors engaging in sales of less than $500 a year from having to pay an occupational license tax, after saying they heard that municipal officials in other states had written tickets to children for selling lemonade without a license.

While the threat of those tickets will be going away, fines for not wearing a seatbelt will grow. Refusing to buckle up will carry a penalty for a first offense will increase from $25 to $50. Violators will pay $75 each additional time, up from $50.

A fine will be the only thing underage drinkers will face, as a new law does away with the threat of jail time when someone under the age of 21 is caught with alcohol. Underage drinkers can still be cited by law enforcement and face a fine up to $100, but the citation won’t appear on a person’s criminal history record.

SEX OFFENDERS Convicted sex offenders in Louisiana won’t be able to solicit door to door for any kind of business, adding to a long list of restrictions that prohibit registered sex offenders from driving a bus or taxi or working in an industry that requires going into someone’s home.

Violators of the doorto-door sales ban will face prison sentences from five to 10 years.

In addition, the public will now have limited access to email addresses and online screen names of registered sex offenders, a law aimed at helping parents keep their children away from possible predators when they play video games or participate in other online activities.

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OTHER NEW LAWS As the state’s capital city still mourns the shooting deaths of three law enforcement officers, Louisiana’s “Blue Lives Matter� law will take effect, expanding its hate-crime statute to protect police and other first responders. Prosecutors will be able to seek stronger penalties when people in those professions are intentionally targeted because of their jobs.

In other areas, Louisiana motorists will soon know the locations of area red light cameras as they approach intersections because municipalities will have to post clear signs within 500 feet of each camera.

State agencies will be banned from asking about job applicants’ criminal histories before interviews, a so-called “ban the box� law. New limits will be placed on drone use around schools and correctional facilities. Hospitals will have to make greater efforts to give people information about how to properly care for patients who are discharged.

Louisiana also will have regulations setting out the legal rights of parents, child and surrogate mother when a woman carries and gives birth to a baby for someone else.

ABORTION RESTRICTIONS Louisiana officials have agreed not to enforce a package of new abortion restrictions slated to take effect Monday, as a judge weighs whether to block the laws permanently.

The regulations would triple a woman’s waiting period for an abortion to 72 hours, except for women who live 150 miles or more from the nearest provider; ban a common secondtrimester abortion procedure called dilation and extraction, except in limited situations; toughen criteria for doctors who perform abortions; and require abortion providers to bury or cremate fetal remains, among other things.

Two abortion clinics and three doctors are seeking to have the restrictions thrown out. A decision is months away. ___

Local sales taxes apply to all transactions unless the local taxing authority creates its own exemption.

The sales tax holiday does not apply to: - Vehicles subject to title and license; - Meals prepared for consumption on premises or to-go; and - Taxable services such as hotel occupancy, laundry services, printing services, telecommunication services, the furnishing of cold storage space, leases or rentals of tangible personal property, repairs to tangible personal property, and admission to athletic, amusement, or recreational facilities or events Visit www.revenue. louisiana.gov/taxholiday for more information.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue reminds shoppers to retain receipts for back-to-school items such as supplies, uniforms, and equipment required by schools. These purchases may qualify for tax deductions on 2016 Louisiana Individual Income Tax Returns due May 15, 2017.

The deductions apply to educational expenses for public, private, parochial, and home schools. To claim the deductions, you must be able to claim the student as a dependent on your state individual income tax return, and you must be able to provide documentation for the expenses.

Parish signs agreements that will aid hurricane evacuees

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Mathews, LA – Lafourche Parish Government (LPG) recently signed agreements with various entities regarding the transportation, housing and feeding of evacuees in the event of a hurricane evacuation.

The parish signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Monroe to house evacuees from Lafourche Parish in the event of an evacuation.

The parish also signed an MOU with the Lafourche Parish School Board to house evacuees in

the parish at local schools should that become necessary.

Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle and Parish Director of Homeland Security Josh Champagne also noted that agreements have also been signed with a private transportation company to transport citizens to Monroe should the situation arise.

Additionally, agreements with the Red Cross have been secured to provide meals for evacuees both locally and in Monroe.

US rig count up 1 this week to 463

gas-producing states, Louisiana and New Mexico each gained two, while Colorado, Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania were up one apiece.

Texas declined by three, Alaska and West Virginia by two each and Utah by one.

Arkansas, California, Kansas, North Dakota and Wyoming were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404. ___

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by one this week to 463.

A year ago, 874 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 374 rigs sought oil and 86 explored for natural gas this week. Three were listed as miscellaneous.

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The son of LSU coach Les Miles says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to Nebraska to play his college football in 2017.

Lafourche Parish Government is also asking that evacuees bring a minimum of five days worth of clothes, medication and toiletries for every family member should the need arise to evacuate.

Any residents requiring transportation or assistance during evacuations are asked to call 985-5328174 and ask for Ann to be placed on a list for pick up.

Residents should also visit www.getagame plan.org for help in planning for an emergency evacuation situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want all residents to be prepared as we enter the peak of hurricane season,â&#x20AC;? said Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle.

Ben Miles, one of the top-rated fullbacks in the nation, announced his pledge on Twitter on Sunday. Miles, who will be a senior this fall at Catholic High in Baton Rouge, picked Nebraska over offers from LSU, Michigan State and Boston College, among others.

The 6-foot-1, 210pound Miles attended Nebraska spring game in April. Coach Mike Riley has said the fullback would have a more extensive role as his offense evolves at Nebraska. Riley on Sunday tweeted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big time news this afternoon out of Louisiana for the #Huskers!â&#x20AC;?

Manny Miles, Les Milesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; other son, is a redshirt freshman quarterback at North Carolina.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Pedestrian

“In a Small Pond”

From 1-A

By Leroy Martin Charitable Foundations, Part II When recalling dining with Mr. & Mrs. C. Edwin Gheens in Kentucky, and conducting Wi-Fi and phone interviews with lovely and cooperative ladies Kathy Knox, publicity director of the Gheens Foundation, and Jennifer Armand, coordinator of the Bayou Community Foundation, (fringe benefits for a columnist), I learned about organizations helping the less fortunate in the South Louisiana I write about.

This column concludes that story and includes lists and statistics, sometimes boring, but interesting to me and I hope to you.

I learned about philanthropists, a word I knew the meaning but not the spelling of which required conferring with Mr. Webster, which is amazing on my part because he’s been dead for eons. Fortunately he wrote a book.

I learned about the C. Edwin and Mary Jo Gheens Foundation, founded in 1957, and valued at $23 million at her death in

1982, ($145 million today), and distributor of $6.5 million in grants per year. The grants are to benefit the City of Louisville, Kentucky and the parishes of Lafourche and Terrebonne in Louisiana. Recent grants to Lafourche Parish went to: The Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum; Catholic Charities Houma-Thibodaux; Central Lafourche High School and FFA; Lafourche Council on Aging; Fire District No. 1 Volunteers; Heritage Society; Mental Health Center; 4-H Foundation; Drug Court Treatment Center; Fire Protection District #2; Public Library; School Board; Sheriff’s Office; and, among others, the Bayou Community Foundation (BCF).

Ms. Knox informed me that the Bayou Community Foundation was created in 2012 by a group of business leaders and philanthropists from Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes as a donor-advised fund of the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and

Rita and the 2012 Gulf Oil spill, these local leaders recognized the need for a community foundation to strengthen human services, education/workforce development, and coastal preservation, and to serve as “the community bucket” for national and international assistance in the event of future emergency or natural disaster.

Also, that in 2012, the Gheens Foundation awarded them a 5-year, $500,000 challenge grant, which, combined with contributions from local donors, provided the seed money for BCF grant-making programs focused on addressing the region’s most critical needs.

BCF met the $1 million Gheens Foundation match in April 2015, nearly two years ahead of schedule.

The Gheens Foundation and many other donors continue to support the work of BCF with their gifts, particularly the organization’s annual competitive awards to nonprofits in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle to meet critical needs in our community.

Ms. Armand gave me a list of recent BCF grants of the foundation: Casa of Lafourche and Lafourche Education Foundation, ARC, School Board, Nicholls Foundation, Friends of Drug Court, Special Education District No.1, and the Rev. Lloyd Wallace Community Center, among others.

Foundations are as American as apple pie, but some are criticized, recently one for Veterans reported to have spent over 40% of its funds on travel, meetings

and entertainment, and another one coming under scrutiny during the current political debates.

Others that were proved fraudulent were convicted and disbanded.

Not, and I emphasize NOT the ones referred to in this column. I did immense research on the Gheens Foundation and found not one unfavorable mention in hundreds of items going back many years.

How grants are distributed, amounts of the grants, and what equality among the entities do the by-laws require, such as the Gheens’ to benefit Louisville, Kentucky and Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, are not for me to judge, but when a board such as BCF has such stalwart and outstanding citizens, business and professional members as Stephen Peltier, Dr. Jim Leonard, Charlotte Bollinger, Ed Bouterie and Rene Danos David, daughter of founding member, the late Al Danos, it deserves no less than the good housekeeping seal of approval or the gold medal award. But my personal knowledge of these individuals confirms them as modest and humble, so maybe just a metaphoric round of applause and a standing ovation.

Oh! I should mention that being a nonprofit organization, this writer has applied for grants from all of the above. Just kidding!

I had to add some humor to this column.

Bye now!

The Trooper attempted to avoid Taylor by steering to the left, but was unsuccessful.

Taylor was struck in the southbound lane of travel. He was transported to Lady of the Sea General Hospital in Galliano by ambulance, where he later succumbed from his injuries.

Impairment is suspected as a factor on the part of Taylor, and standard toxicology reports are pending. The Trooper driving the Tahoe was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured.

The portion of the highway where the crash occurred was dark, and Taylor was wearing dark colored blue jeans with no shirt on.

Subsequent investigation revealed that the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office was contacted about Taylor walking in the roadway prior to the crash.

Deputies were responding to the area when the crash occurred.

The crash is being in-

vestigated by a State Police shift lieutenant, and remains under investigation.

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Einck says agents were told Sims was leaning out of a fast-moving 28-foot boat to act as a lookout when his head hit a piling in Caminada Pass about 1:15 a.m. Sunday.

He said in an email that he did not know what Sims was supposed to be looking out for. He says the boat was going fast in the pass, heading from Grand Isle to Port Fourchon.

“Alcohol does not appear to be a factor at this time,” he wrote.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office said David LeBlanc Jr. of New Orleans fell into the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Sunday morning while trying to tie his boat to a platform.

Investigators told news outlets that neither LeBlanc nor the friend with him was wearing a life vest.

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E. Boudreaux From 1-A

I started my career as a Lockport patrolman in 1978 and then became a 4time elected Chief of Police.

With you, the citizens as my top priority, I feel it is time for me to come forward to take a stand and to bring back fairness, pride, honesty, professionalism, and impartiality to this office and town.

Every person is as important as the next. Therefore, every situation that arises is as equally important as well. With that being said, it’s time to come together so that our community can grow and we as a whole can become an army against crime for the betterment and safety of Lockport.

Did you know that Lockport has a property crime rate of 18 per thousand? This makes our community a place where there is an above average chance of becoming a victim on a property crime, such as vehicle break-ins and burglary.

Your chances of becoming a victim in Lockport is 1 in 55.

Regardless of how you look at it, Lockport stands out in Louisiana as being a bit higher in crime than most communities of similar size and population.

It’s time to say enough is enough.

Please remember, when elected, you can count on me for I am sworn to serve and protect you, the citizens of Lockport.

I promise I will conduct myself in a professional manner which reflects highly on you.

I am married to Roxanne LeBlanc Boudreaux, Commissioner of Acadian

Ambulance, Dist. 7.

I am a graduate of NSU Criminal Justice; received the Hometown Leadership Award for the highest standards and leadership in local government; received the award of merit for “Citizens for a Drug Free America” from President George W. Bush, Sr.; a member of the Association of Professional Police Investigators; was recognized as a Hometown Hero in 2015; served as Vice-President of the South East Association of Chief of Police; a proven leader who speaks both French and English; and started the Lockport Christmas Parade, serving as the first Grand Marshall in 1992.

Please allow me to help move Lockport forward.

Together, with your help and God’s help, we can!

I can be reached by phone at 985-209-0007, or email boudreaux1800@att.net.

Toups

From 1-A

former Dianna Bourgeois of Raceland for 52 years.

I am the father of Tammy Gaspard and Tori Lee, the grandfather of Rhea Gaspard, Austin Gaspard, Mattie Lee, Matthew Lee and the great grandfather of Westin Wescovich.

I have been in the accounting and notary business in the town for the last 45 years. I was appointed to represent the town on the committee for the renewal of the garbage pick up contract with Progressive Waster. Since the contract has been renewed every one in the town has received a new garbage can at no cost.

In fact, over 30,000 cans were distributed throughout the parish.

I have been active in the community, having served on the board of Lady of the Sea General Hospital for close to eighteen years, the Commander of Anthony Griffin Post 259 for ten years and on the Finance Committee for Our Lady of Prompt Succor for over 25 years. My wife and I serve as Eucharistic ministers and I am a lector and commentator for Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

In the nearly four years

that I have served as the Sanitation Commissioner I have been available to the residents of the town in order to make sure that the garbage and solid waste is picked up.

I have missed one meeting since being elected by the good people of Golden Meadow. I am very proud of the accomplishments that I have been a part of serving as your councilman. The town now has a new building to house equipment, work is progressing on another part of the sea wall, the sewer system is being extended and we are now in the process of acquiring additional grants for upcoming projects.

I can be reached at 985-475-5253 and 985291-0070. I humbly ask for your vote and support on November 8. Please go out and vote.

Triche

From 1-A

At the beginning of my first term, I brought the vision of our lovely Lockport Bayouside Park. We began with the gazebo at the far end of the park and have been improving ever since.

I brought the walking track, benches, and light fixtures to our park at no cost to our taxpayers. This was all done through generous donations of the people of our area and the hard work of myself and countless volunteers.

Since then we have made improvements by adding the playground equipment, fishing pier, new updated pavilions, and most recently the bathroom facilities.

During the years of building the park, I also suggested and had council approval for Spook in the Park (the annual Trick or Treat that takes place every Halloween at the Bayouside Park).

Also, I implemented the “lighting” of the Park for our annual Christmas Parade and celebration. I have spent countless hours running wiring for that and many other events in town.

In my sixteen years of service, I, along with the rest of our council, have brought new drainage and sewer lines throughout

Lockport. We implemented lifts for Catherine Street, improved pump stations and installed catch basins throughout the town.

Please consider me for re-election of Town Council Seat on November 8, so that I can continue to make our town great. If re-elected, I will be strongly focused on ridding our town of blight and improving our streets during my next term as your Lockport Councilman.

C. Boudreaux From 1-A

Together, we have a wonderful son, Cobe Boudreaux.

Both my wife and I grew up in Golden Meadow, so when it came time to choose a place for our home, we had no doubts that this was where we’d continue our lives.

Like many in our area, I work in the oilfield. A dispatcher at Martin Terminal in Fourchon, my job enables me to coordinate activity among the dock, while interacting with people from all over the world.

During my 17 years of experience in the oilfield, I have learned many skills, among them managing high-pressure situations and exercising crucial communication skills.

I currently sit on the Board of Adjustments, as well as the Planning and Zoning Commission. This experience has already given me a glimpse into what it may be like to be a councilman, interacting with constituents while weighing in on decisions that affect the town and its

resources.

By becoming a councilman, I would like to continue the efforts of those who have made our town great while contributing my own ideas that I feel can be beneficial. I believe that what makes our town great is its people. We rely on each other to keep our town safe and secure.

We are a close-knit community who reach out to one another in a time of need. I would like to listen to the people and hear what their needs are for our home, assisting in any way possible. This position as town councilman would allow me these possibilities.

As your councilman, I’d like to make a difference. What do you want to see in your town? What changes would you like to be made? I’d like to help with this vision, not only because it affects my family and the home that we have created in Golden Meadow, but because it is a way for me to give back to the place that made me.

Please consider me, Craig Boudreaux, as your next town councilman.

Guidroz

From 1-A

I have raised five children here, Scott, Callie, Kristie, Nick and Kyle.

I am also the grandfather to seven grandchildren and one great grandson. I graduated from Larose-Cut Off High School. I attended Nicholls State University and completed some classes through LSU. I am a former Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s

deputy and have also worked alongside undercover deputies. I was the only uniformed deputy representing the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office for the security detail for President Nixon and VP Agnew.

My deputies were to be positioned as a personal bodyguard protecting VP Agnew.

I have been a Boy Scout Leader and Explorer Advisor. I have also served as the Fire Department Vice President, Deputy Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus, President of Central Lafourche High School’s Band and as Chairman of the School Fair.

I have also served the community with my time on the Holy Savior School Board and the Holy Savior Church Pastoral and Financial Council. I have taught 9th grade religion, trained and organized the altar servers for masses and ushered during mass.

I was a coach for T-ball, Biddy Basketball, and local soccer teams. I am a past Captain of the Carnival Club, a position I held for 15 years. I have also served time on the Town Council.

I have worked most of my life in supervisory capacities in the construction field. I will dedicate my time to be a full-time chief and I promise to offer integrity, respect and trust to serve the people of Lockport from the office of the Chief of Police.

Please support me, Hamilton “Buck” Guidroz, as your next Chief of Police for the Town of Lockport.

Thank you for your consideration and God Bless.

The 88th Annual International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo featured a record 287-pound, 14-ounce grouper and a 52-02 drum, but the tarpons stole the rodeo with 19 caught, eight in the regular division and 11 in the tagand-release division.

Dustin Price of Houma brought in the biggest tarpon at 167 lbs., 12 oz.

The 19 tarpons caught in the regular and tag-and-release divisions equaled the total of the past two rodeos.

Stafford Nikell from Lafayette is pictured with his yellow fin tuna he caught weighing 111 pounds.

Final results from Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo:

GRAND ISLE – Final results from the 88th Annual International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo at Sand Dollar Marina.

Weights listed in pounds and ounces.

TARPON DIVISION Tarpon: 1, Dustin Price, Houma, 167-12 (first tarpon entered); 2, Cade Candies, Thibodaux, 160-08; 3, Billy Cenac, Houma, 155-14; 4, Kurt Cheramie, Houma, 153-10; 5, Bubba Schouest, Houma, 132-00.

Tarpon Tag-and-Release: 1, “Desperado,” Mike Dufrene Sr., 500 points; 2, “Canouch,” Lance Schouest Jr., 100 points; 3, “SKA5,” Robbie Mielsch, 100 points; 4, “Rock & Roll,” John DeBlieux, 100 points; 5, “White Kap,” David Prevost, 100 points.

BIG GAME DIVISION Blue Marlin: 1, Steve Eckman, Conroe, Texas, 315-07.

Dolphin: 1, Darius Girouard, Abbeville, 28-12; 2, Cullen LeBlanc, Galliano, 25-04; 3, Jaselyn Berthelot, Galliano, 20-04.

Yellowfin Tuna: 1, Ryan Womac, Metairie, 138-12; 2, Lacey Baudoin, Raceland, 133-0; 3, Andy Nevers, Bogalusa, 130-10.

Blackfin Tuna: 1, Samuel Caston, Gonzales, 25-08; 2, Nicole Doussan, Ponchatoula, 23-14; 3, Jake Phillippee, Montery, 23-06.

Wahoo: 1, Wyatt Berthelot, Galliano, 59-02; 2, Shane Roche, Kaplan, 51-02; 3, Adam “Bull” Lee, Prairieville, 41-10.

Big Game Tag-and-Release: 1, Emily Laris, “Wild Hooker,” Raceland, 800 points (one blue marlin, six yellow tunas), 2, Joe Gelpai, “Kemosabe,” Madisonville, 600 points (one blue marlin, two yellowfin tunas); 3, Hans Kros, “Kemosabe,” Cypress, Texas, 600 points (one blue marlin, two yellowfin tunas); 4, Jordan Womac, “Lolita,” Kenner, 500 points (one blue marlin); 5, Darryl Womac, “Lolita,” Kenner, 500 (one blue marlin).

Best All-Around Big Game: Steve Eckman, Conroe, Texas, three points.

Best Boat: “Lolita,” 1,650 points.

SHORELINE DIVISION Amberjack: Season closed.

Barracuda: 1, Melvin Richard, Metairie, 31-14; 2, William Katzemeyer, Baton Rouge, 29-04; 3, Benjamin Katzemeyer, Baton Rouge, 25-04.

Bluefish: 1, Scott Settoon, Pierre Part, 3-10; 2, Tara Guidry, Galliano, 308; 3, Dean St. Pierre, Cut Off, 3-08 Bonito: 1, Devin West, Gonzales, 12-04; 2, Stephanie Chenier, Baker, 1004; 3, Dylan Brock, Prarieville, 9-12.

Cobia: 1, Steve Kent, New Rhodes, 42-4; 2, Benjamin Ortego, Jefferson, 42-08; 3, Rhett Francis, Duson, 42-02.

Croaker: 1, Louis McKinley, Hammond, 4-06; 2, Kenny Acosta, Donaldsonville, 3-14; 3, Frank Donewar, 2-14.

Drum: 1, Lance Babin, Raceland, 52-02; 2, Donald Webre, Houma, 45-12; 3, Donna Laurent, Gray, 41-02.

Flounder: 1, Harold Hellbach, Jefferson, 3-04; 2, Burden Edmonds, New Orleans, 3-00; 3, Pamela Hoover, Tickfaw, 2-08.

Gafftopsail Catfish: 1, Jonathan Lindley, Thibodaux, 7-02; 2, Hunter Andras, Choupic, 6-12; 3, Rocky Roussel, Broussard, 6-08.

Grouper: 1, Allen Templet, Pierre Part, 287-14 (rodeo record); 2, Casey LeBlanc, Des Allemands, 45-10; Grady Alleman, Pierre Part, 44-04.

Jack Crevalle: 1, Spencer Savoy, Houma, 26-14; 2, Sidney Kelly, Grand Isle, 26-10; 3, Brandon Perault, Walker, 24-04.

King Mackerel: 1, William Laupus Jr., Atlanta, 51-00; 2, William Laupus Jr., Atlanta, 45-10; 3, Melvin Richard, Metairie, 40-10.

Spanish Mackerel: 1, Roland Langford, San Antonio, 4-08; 2, Olivia Smith, Denham Springs, 3-06; 3, Chris Weilenman, Baton Rouge, 3-06.

Mangrove Snapper: 1, Jude Simar, Des Allemands, 11-04; 2, Rustie Charpentier, Cut Off, 11-02; 3, Jude Simar, Des Allemands, 10-12.

Red Snapper: 1, Steve Kent, New Roads, 19-10; 2, Scott Settoon, Pierre Part, 18-12; 3, Ross Caillouet, Thibodaux, 18-08.

Redfish: 1, Gary Ragas III, Buras, 37-02; 2, Ronald J. Musacchia, Destrehan, 37-00; 3, Karlie Ragas, Buras, 36-10.

Redfish Stringer: 1, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter, Houma,

36-08; 2, Kerry Melancon, New Orleans, 33-00; 3, Ted Babin, Raceland, 26-06.

Sheepshead: 1, Chad Hebert, Raceland, 6-02; 2, Austin Danos, Galliano, 6-02; 3, Joshua Luft, Thibodaux, 4-06.

Spadefish: 1, Melvin Richard, Metairie, 4-06; 2, Joseph Latino, Donaldsonville, 2-14; 3, Wilton Comardelle, Paradise, 2-12.

Speckled Trout: 1, Tommy Vidrine, Baton Rouge, 4-14; 2, Jim Tatum, Baton Rouge, 3-08; 3, Curtis Cheramie, Larose, 3-08.

Tripletail: 1, Brooke Detillier, Larose, 8-04; 2, Dean St. Pierre, Cut Off, 5-06; 3, Trace Day, Denham Springs, 5-02.

White Trout: 1, Kenny Acosta,

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Donaldsonville, 2-02; 2, Joseph Latino, Donaldsonville, 1-12; 3, Louis McKinley, Hammond, 1-12.

Best All-Around Inshore: Kenny Acosta, Donaldsonville, five points.

Best All-Around Shoreline: Melvin Richard, Metairie, seven points.

CHILDREN’S DIVISION Catfish Gafftop: 1, Zachary Martin, Raceland, 5-14; 2, Austin Forier, Thibodaux, 5-04; 3, Zoe Martin, Raceland, 412.

Hardhead Catfish: 1. Ryder Loup, Brusly, 2-06; 2, Dex Hebert, Raceland, 2-06; 3, Bobby Jackson, Grand Isle, 206.

Channel Mullet: 1, Bryce Hebert, Marrero, 0-12; 2, Greyson Hebert, Raceland, 0-10; 3, Casey Rivers, Mar-

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Croaker: 1, Gavin Longo, Waveland, Miss., 0-06; 2, Cole Rivault, Brusly, 0-04; 3,Logan Pullman, Marrero, 0-04.

Flounder: 1, Gavin Longo, Waveland, Miss, 1-14; 2, Mya Longo, Waveland, Miss., 1-12; 3, Gavin Longo, Waveland, Miss., 1-10.

Redfish: 1, Bryce Hebert, Marrero, 39-00; 2, James Cifreo, New Roads, 3004; 3, Hannah Devereaux, Houston, 2714.

Speckled Trout: 1, Bryce Murden, Walker, 2-14; 2, Nathan Burleigh, White Castle, 2-14; 3, Spencer Armstrong, Golden Meadow, 2-06.

White Trout: 1, Casey Rivers, Marrero, 0-14; 2, Austin Nieto, Harvey, 0-14; 3, Lexie Rigney, River Ridge, 0-10.

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House, 24 trailer park spots, camp, launch, and canal for boat rental spots. (985) 396-2316; (985) 2585696; (225) 715-3561; or (985) 798-1547 _________________

FOR RENT

A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $650/mth., $500 security deposit.

Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ New Reduced Price!

Trailer for rent: 3BR, 2ba. in Golden Meadow on a private street. 985-677-1155.

Quiet Place/ Quiet Person! Trailer for Rent: Single person; no pets; no children. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished. $650/mth., $500/dep.

Utilities/ cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application.

ONLY QUIET/ CLEAN PEOPLE APPLY PLEASE! _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; $800 a month with deposit; Lockport area; appliances included.

985-686-1838. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; down West 41 Street; furnishes, washer and dryer; $900 a month, utilities included; $500 damage deposit. Call 985278-0122. _________________ Lockport Area: 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Water paid. $700/ month, $500/ deposit.

Fridge and stove included.

985-6770915. _________________ Remodeled Apt For Rent: $900 a month; $500 deposit. Stove, refrigerator, washer /dryer. Cut Off area.

985-665-7621. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath in Golden Meadow area.

Fully furnished, $800 rent / $800 damage deposit. NO pets, quiet neighborhood. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Cut Off, $850/month, $850/ deposit. Large 2 bedroom apt., water paid, Larose area, $650/month, $650 /deposit. Large 3 bedroom apt., water paid, Larose area, $750/month, $750/ deposit. Call 985-6652548. _________________ Home For Rent: 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story plantation style.

Off Hwy 1 in Golden Meadow. $1065 /month; $1065/ deposit. Call 691-7078 or 278-7375. _________________ House For Rent: one bedroom; one bath; Larose area; partially furnished; $550 a month; $550 damage/security deposit.

Call (985) 665-0936 or (985) 632-6549.

Leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 2 ba., Trailer in Larose. Sits on private lot in quiet neighborhood. $700/ mth. Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________

UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!

Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided.

Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $650/ rent and $650/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ For Rent: 2 Bedroom, 2 bath House, Galliano/ Cut Off area. $650 a month; $650 damage deposit. NO TEXTING. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936, leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; fully furnished; washer/ dryer; central A/C and heat; covered carport.

Located in Cut Off. No smoking inside/ no pets. $900/ month; $500/ deposit. Utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________ Apt. For Rent: two bedroom; one bath in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, washer and dryer. Water included. $650/month; $650/ deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________

FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth.

Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week.

Utility included in rent.Store on site.

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

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

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

108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE $11,000

Buying? Selling? Call Me!

Angela Gisclair, Realtor

985-691-3773

MLS # 120622: PRICE DROP! MOVE IN READY! Sitting on 2 lots in a well established neighborhood in Larose , this 3BR 2Ba. mobile home is move in ready.

Wood laminate flooring in the living room dresses up the living area. Most furniture is staying as well as ALL appliances. Metal roof is only 2-3 years old and gutters were added about 1 year ago. Unattached is a spacious workshop that can also function as garage for a car. There is a parking pad that can easily fit 2 vehicles. You will enjoy visiting with friends and family under a covered patio situated in the front of the home. A chain link fence borders the back side of the property as well as the side with the workshop. CALL FOR A SHOWING TODAY!!!! $55,000

2008 Street Glide 6700 Miles Custom Paint

G Great C di i Garage Condition G K Kept

985-696-8290

For Rent: newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath brick house in Galliano offering new appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $1000/month; $1000 /deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-4542. _________________ House For rent: 232 East 2nd St., Larose.

3 bedroom; 1 bath; no smoking or pets; lawncare provided; $900/month. Plus deposit. (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: Single occupancy (1 person); $600 a month; $300 damage deposit; all utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Pro-drive. $2,000. Call 985-2589819. _________________

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 291-1329 for more information. _________________ For Sale or Possible Trade: Mausoleum Crypt at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose.

No. 117, Tier B, Assumption of Our Lady Walk. $8,000. Call 985-855-3447. _________________ Generator For Sale: Coleman Powermate 6560. $500. For more information, call 985691-7191 or 985-6324353. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6 from 7am to 2pm at 251 Bayou Crossing Drive, by Mathews bridge. clothes, fabric and trim, embroidery machine, books, vintage items, glassware and more. _________________ Garage Sale: August 4 and 5 from 8am to 6pm. Lots of clothes, knick knacks, houseware, baby swing, car seat, baby bed, toys, lots more. No early birds. If weather permitting. 438 East 74th St., Cut Off. _________________ Estate/ Garage Sale: Wednesday, August 3 and Thursday, August 4 from 7am to 5pm and Friday, August 5 from 8am to 12pm.

144 Willow D Street, Larose. Just north of LA 1 Intracoastal bridge (3 houses behind Elaine’s sno-ball stand). Sofa set, bedroom set, dining room set with hutch, appliances, TVs, TV stands, side tables, women clothing, women shoes, dishes, pots, religious items, knick knacks, and much more. _________________

NEW LISTING!

Selling Below Appraisal!

MLS 122464: This two-story co olonial brick hhome located l t d att 225 E. E 29th Stree St ett in i Cut C t Offff (old nursing home street) sits on a 100x210 foot tract of land and includes nearly 3,000 fo sqftft. of living space plus a guest house, inground pool and much more.

Priced Right at $30 05,000

and won’t be in the mark ket long!

Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

Look for future ads with more listings!

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off | 985-325-7107 Since 1916

985-691-3873 Since 1916

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

3 Family Garage Sale: Thursday, August 4. Men, women’s and kids clothes, baby items, furniture, kitchen stuff, beds, holiday decorations and lots more. 181 Joan Ann Drive, Cut Off. _________________ Garage Sale: Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 from 8am till at 120 West 62nd St., Cut Off. Baby clothes, toys, men and womens clothes and much more! _________________ Garage Sale: August 5 & 6 from 8am to 2pm at 7109 Hwy 1 in Lockport. Next to Matherne’s Lounge and across from Frank’s Supermarket.

Lots of everything. _________________

HELP WANTED

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

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

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

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

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Superior Rent to Own is now hiring Account Managers in Raceland and Boutte.

Must be capable of heavy lifting. Send resumes to: brandi@ 365enterprises.com _________________ Peachtree Bakery: Hours from 9am to 5pm. No phone calls.

No smokers. _________________

SERVICES

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

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small.

Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959 _________________ 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. _________________

Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, infant to school age. Call Lee at 985-696-1984. _________________

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., 985-691-7570. _________________

Need Your Grass Cut? Call Bruce’s Lawn Care, LLC. (985) 677-6264 11 years experience.

Free Estimates.

Low rates

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. _________________ Piano Lessons Weekly, private, oneon-one instruction.

Creative environment.

Classical instructor with 40+ years experience using a variety of methods. Piano / keyboard required.

FMI Call 985-2093478. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038.

Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more!

Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small.

20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________

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. _________________ Do not dump seafood peelings, etc. into the bayou behind The Gazette’s property _________________

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

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OBITUARIES

MADELINE TERREBONNE

Madeline C. Terrebonne, 92, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, July 28.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 2 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport from 9 until 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the church at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

Madeline is survived by her children, Chester “Chet” Terrebonne Jr. (Debbie), Marie T. Arcement (Wade), Cynthia T. Trant (Tommy); 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; and son-inlaw, Ralph Galliano.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester J. Terrebonne Sr.; parents, Klebert Chiasson and Louise B. Chiasson; daughter, Ruby Kay T. Galliano; brothers, Teddy Chiasson, Junius Chiasson, Lionel Chiasson, Easman Chiasson, Fanny Chiasson; and sisters, Rosey Orgeron and Doris Fuselier.

Madeline was a member of the Ladies Altar Society at Holy Savior. She was once the Employee of the Year with the Council of Aging. She will be missed by all who knew her.

The family would like to thank the staff and workers of the Broadway in Lockport for the love and care given to their mother, as well as the staff of St. Catherine’s Hospice.

Falgout Funeral Homes is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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HARRIS DANOS

Harris J. Danos, 81, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose passed away on Friday, July 29.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 3 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his son, Derek (Monica) Danos; sister, Judy Adams; grandchildren, Devin (Sarah) Danos, Dustin (Bricey) Danos, Sr., Lanae’ (Nik) Danos, Derica Danos; great grandchildren, Dustin Danos, Jr., Darrell Danos; mother-in-law, Edna Danos.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda D. Danos; parents, Armond and Vella Danos; son, Darrell Danos; brothers, Emmett Danos, August Danos, Robert Danos; sisters, Ruth Charpentier, Genevieve Ramagasse, Mae Duet, Eugenie Guidry.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________

RICHELLE GREENE

Richelle Alicia Greene, 32, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Monday, July 25. A memorial service was held on Monday, August 1 at 11 a.m. at Christian Family Center.

She is survived by daughter, Brianna Cheramie; son, Hunter Cheramie; brother, Carl Leblanc, Jr., Richard N. Greene, Richard A. Greene, Jr., and Ryan Greene; sisters, Angelia Rohe, Toni Leblanc, Serina Bergeron, Shelley Demere, and Richanna Greene.

She is preceded in death by father, Richard Grenne, Sr.; mother, Deanna Cheramie Higgins; and brother, Bobby Greene. ___________________

PRAYERS

HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command.

Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.

Amen

followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Lucy is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clifton “Cliff” Dantin; children, Brad Dantin (Karen), Karen Dantin (Chris), and Helene D. Melancon (Pete); grandchildren, Lucia, Arianna, Alisha, Benjamin, and Bailey; and sister, Ruby Eldefonso Gessini.

Mrs. Dantin was preceded in death by her parents, Bartolo and Cecelia Jardine Eldefonso; brothers, Edward, Benjamin, and Ernest Eldefonso; and sister, Lydia Eldfonso Nua. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

LUCY DANTIN

Lucy Eldefonso Dantin, 91, a native of Honolulu, HI and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away July 29. Visitation has taken place on August 2, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Galliano from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass began at 11 a.m. with burial

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MARY CHERAMIE

Mary Helen Williams Cheramie, 90, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Sunday, July 31. Visitation was held from 9 until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial followed in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Marc A. Cheramie (De De); daughter, Deborah Serigny (Clint); daughter-in-law, Polly Cheramie; grandchildren, Matthew Pitre, Alex A. Cheramie, Ryan A. Cheramie, Adam A. Cheramie, Whitney Mary Cheramie; great grandchildren, Joseph Pitre, Isabella Cheramie, Victoria Pitre, Hannah Cheramie, Alan Cheramie, Lucy Cheramie; and sister-in-law, Norma Guilbeau.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Albert “Big Al” A. Cheramie; son, Alan Cheramie; parents, Eddie and Olanda Dufrene Williams; brothers, Edward, Irby, Lawrence, Woodrow, Harold, Andrew Williams; sisters, Mabel Williams, Esther Terrebonne, Anna Mae Bilyeau and grandchildren, Russ Pitre, Dana Cheramie and Beth Cheramie.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

DEER HUNTING LEASE AVAILABLE In North Mississippi (Vaiden) 1,000 acres includes 300 acres of farmland, soy bean and corn all summer.

Great roads. Deer stands in place. Lots of deer.

Family oriented, kid friendly.

Looking for 1 person to split (not a hunting club).

Call Bryan Cheramie

985-696-5550

Cheaper oil sends Exxon, Chevron to worst quarter in years DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer

DALLAS (AP) — Cheaper oil is leading to the lowest summer gasoline prices in years, and it is causing heartburn for oil companies and their shareholders.

On Friday, Exxon Mobil Corp. reported its smallest quarterly profit in nearly 17 years — although it still earned $1.7 billion.

Chevron Corp. posted its biggest loss in nearly 15 years.

The reports from the two biggest U.S. oil companies followed weak secondquarter results from BP and Royal Dutch Shell.

Exxon Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson said the results “reflect a volatile industry environment.”

The companies have

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 proven guilty.

JULY 28, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Darrel Charles, 27, Houma.

Violation of probation/parole.

Chad Utley, 26, Waggaman.

Contempt of court; simple criminal damage to property; theft of a firearm; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Clayton Duncan, 40, Golden Meadow. Possession of cannabinoids/synthetic marihuana; prohibited acts, tramadol; possession of suboxone; driving roadway laned for traffic; transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity; evidence of compulsory motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle.

Brad Ewing, 34, Lockport.

Contempt of court; driver not licensed; violation of protective order; hit and run driving, no personal injury.

Warren Danos, 47, Larose.

Contempt of court (2 cts); aggravated assault (2 cts); simple battery.

Phillip Jelks, 32, Golden Meadow. Battery of police officer; resisting an officer.

Thibodaux Police Department Ontranekia Nixon, 26, Vacherie. Contempt of court.

Teressa wells, 40, Houma.

Theft of goods; resisting an officer.

Kenjatta Verdin, 40, Houma.

Theft of goods.

Angela Morrison, 40, Thibodaux. Theft of goods.

Crystal Queen, 35, Thibodaux Bank fraud.

Kristyn King, 33, Gray. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Arielle Dumas, 31, Thibodaux. DWI (4th); license plate required; resisting and officer; operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

JULY 29, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jaquan Baptiste, 22, Raceland. 2nd degree battery.

Richard Miller. Contempt of court.

Angela Morrison, 40, Thibodaux. Theft.

John Naquin, 28, Chauvin.

Contempt of court.

Michael Nash, 50, New Orleans. Contempt of cout.

slashed spending on exploration and cut budgets to offset lower prices, but that has yet to create a sustained rebound in oil prices.

U.S. crude rallied from below $30 a barrel in February to above $50 in early June. But more recently oil prices have faded again, with crude inventories remaining stubbornly high and the global economy mired in a funk. This week, U.S. oil hit a three-month low.

Production of oil in U.S. shale fields has fallen, and wildfires in Canada and unrest in Nigeria have also interrupted oil flows at times this year. Still, major players like Saudi Arabia continue to pump away.

The outlook is good for drivers, bad for anyone working in, or investing in,

the energy sector. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts that oil will average $43.57 this year and $52.15 next year.

“Oil prices shot up to $50 sooner than we all thought,” said Brian Youngberg, an analyst with Edward Jones. “In the near term they could fall back a little farther, but I’m confident oil prices will be in the $50s for most of 2017.”

For consumers, that’s like money in the bank, at least compared with two years ago. The average U.S. price for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $2.14 on Friday, the lowest price since April, according to auto club AAA. Gasoline prices are skidding because of high inventories. The decline in pump prices defies the usual pattern of higher

prices during summer, when people drive more.

Motorists are filling up on the cheapest July gasoline in 12 years, the auto club says.

Exxon said its profit fell because of lower oil and gas prices and weaker margins from its refining operations, which had been one of the company’s strengths.

“When crude prices collapsed, (refiners) decided to make as much gasoline as they could,” said Stewart Glickman, an analyst for S&P Global Market Intelligence. While those inventories have come off their highs, he said, remain near the top of the five-year average.

Exxon’s net income tumbled 59 percent from a year ago, and also fell below the first-quarter earnings of $1.8 billion. It was the

George Parks, 42, Larose.

Domestic abuse aggravated assault.

Louie Carson, 41, Golden Meadow. Filing or maintaining false public records.

Jeffrey Geiger, 48, Galliano.

Fugitive.

Alexander Euceda, 19, Cut Off. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Louisiana State Police Dwayne Branch, 24, Gray.

DWI (1st); improper lane usage; open container; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; resisting, by information.

Lockport Police Department Amy Adams, 32, Lockport.

Contempt of court (2 cts) Thibodaux Police Department Lataya Henry, 30, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (5 cts) JULY 30, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Huey Holliday, 63, Raceland.

DWI (2nd); hit and run driving with no personal injury.

Jamie Thibodaux, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Jacob Plaisance, 28, Cut Off. Resisting an officer; simple criminal damage to property.

Jhyrn Poindexter, 27, Raceland. Simple criminal damage to property; simple battery.

Ryan Malain, 27, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Louisiana State Police Henrietta Perna, 47, Houma.

DWI (1st); prohibited acts; careless operations; operating a vehicle with suspended license.

JULY 31, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jacob Basulito, 25, Galliano.

Theft.

Luke Brown, 35, Thibodaux.

Violation of probation/ parole Melvin Julian, 43, Raceland.

Violation of probation/ parole.

Kyle Livingston, 24, Covington. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Jennifer Harrod, 36, Mathews. Theft.

Glenn Wilson, 25, Larose.

Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Susan Arcement, 48, Thibodaux. Theft of goods.

Rodolfo Palacios, 45, Thibodaux. Reckless operations without accident; operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Louisiana State Police Miguel Perez, 33, Thibodaux.

DWI (2nd); driving on roadway laned for traffic.

David Morales, 50, Cut Off. DWI (1st); careless operation; driver must be licensed.

Lance Trosclair, 47, Thibo-

daux. DWI (2nd); failure to drive on right side of road; expired drivers license.

A Golden Meadow man facing trial on serious drug and weapon offenses pled guilty July 19.

Daniel Barrios, 46, pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine, and distribution of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to serve 25 years in prison on the distribution charge, 20 years for the firearm plea and five years for possession, with all sentences running concurrently.

“Mr. Barrios has a long history of drug related offenses and it was time for him to go away for a while,” said Assistant District Attorney Ben Caillouet, who prosecuted the case. “With a 25 year sentence to serve, the people of our parish and the officers who helped out so much on this case can breathe a sigh of relief.”

Methamphetamine was found in Barrios’ vehicle during a January 17, 2015 traffic stop, leading to the possession charge.

On March 4, 2015, a female victim who had been in the defendant’s car called law enforcement and alleged that Barrios had threatened her with a gun.

The defendant’s vehicle was stopped a short time after and a .38 revolver was located in the center console. Barrios, who had been convicted of second-degree battery in 2012, was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

Finally, Barrios was arrested on May 13, 2015 after an undercover investi-

gation by the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force, in which the defendant sold a quantity of methamphetamine to a confidential informant.

District Attorney Camille A. Morvant, II said he was satisfied with the sentence.

“We are glad that this man is now off the streets for the foreseeable future,” Morvant said. “It’s a case where good police work made our cases strong, and I don’t think the defendant had much choice but to face the consequences of his acts.”

Thibodaux, and called 9-11 just before noon. Detectives discovered a detailed letter inside the residence, which they believe was penned by Carrere.

“This is a tragic incident, and we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family,” said Sheriff Craig Webre. “Investigators are still processing evidence, but we are confident in our determination of a murdersuicide.”

Texas company’s smallest profit since $1.5 billion in the third quarter of 1999.

The profit came to 41 cents per share, well below the 64 cents per share forecast from analysts surveyed by FactSet. Exxon did not exclude any onetime costs from the pershare calculation.

Revenue fell 22 percent, to $57.69 billion.

Chevron, the secondbiggest U.S. oil company, reported a loss of $1.47 billion, its biggest since 2001 and a reversal from a yearago profit of $571 million.

The results were dragged down by write-downs in its exploration and production business. The California company said its adjusted profit was 35 cents per share, 3 cents better than analysts predicted.

Chairman and CEO John Watson said his company was in the midst of

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“our ongoing adjustment to a lower oil-price world.”

Revenue dropped 27 percent to $29.28 billion.

The company got $36 a barrel for oil, down from $50 a year earlier, and natural gas also was cheaper.

Production declined 3 percent.

Earlier last week, BP PLC reported a $2.25 billion loss in the second quarter, dragged down by charges related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Royal Dutch Shell PLC said its profit fell by 93 percent, and France’s Total reported that profit fell 30 percent.

Oil companies are slashing billions in capital and exploration spending.

Analysts say that eventually such reductions will translate into lower production, smaller supplies and higher prices for oil.

Read more: http://www.nasdaq.com /symbol/xom#ixzz4FpUftpKH

Golden Meadow man pleads guilty to drug and weapon charges

Mother and daughter found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Thibodaux

Detectives responded early Sunday morning to a double shooting, believed to be a murder-suicide, at a residence in Thibodaux.

The bodies of 26-yearold Nakesha Carrere and 5year-old Abigail Creamer were discovered at the scene. Both had suffered a single gunshot wound to the head.

Creamer’s father discovered the scene after arriving at the residence in the 900 block of Burma Road in

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Abigail Creamer and Nakesha Carrere

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New dentures

An old minister had all of his remaining teeth pulled out. New dentures were being made.

The first Sunday, using his new dentures, he only preached 10 minutes. The second Sunday, he preached only 20 minutes.

On the third Sunday, he preached 1 hour 25 min-

Mississippi man convicted of Lockport armed robbery

A Mississippi man was convicted Thursday of the February 2015 armed robbery of an ATM serviceman in Lockport.

Tommy G. Manasco, 49, a resident of Gulfport, was one of three suspects who robbed the victim at gunpoint of his keys and vehicle at Breaux’s Hideaway Bar on February 2, 2015.

The victim’s vehicle was located a short while later in Lockport Heights, and Sheriff’s Office investigators learned that approximately $82,000 in cash had been taken.

In addition to the ATM serviceman, a bar tender at Breaux’s Hideaway Bar and a patron were also tied up during the armed robbery by the perpetrators.

All three victims testified against Manasco during the trial.

“I’m pleased with the verdict,” said Jennifer F. Richard, who prosecuted the case along with Allie Fournet.

“An important part of the case was the testimony of the victims. Without them a conviction would have been difficult.”

Evidence recovered from the victim’s vehicle was also presented at trial, including surveillance videos as well as DNA samples found on the vehicle’s cash safe, which State Police Crime Lab experts tied to the defendant. The subsequent identification of Manasco was made through the joint efforts of LPSO and Kenner Police department detectives, after it was learned that a similar rob-

bery of the same ATM serviceman had occurred there in October of 2014.

Additionally, prosecutors obtained an audio recording from the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in which the defendant admitted his involvement in a phone call from a family member. That tape was played for the jury as well.

“This was a brazen and dangerous act that posed a serious risk of harm to these three victims,” said

utes.

When asked about this by some of the congregation, he responded this way: “The first Sunday, my gums were so sore it hurt to talk.

The second Sunday, my new dentures were hurting me a lot. The third Sunday, I accidentally grabbed my wife’s dentures and I couldn’t shut up.”

District Attorney Camille A. Morvant. “We are thankful that no one was hurt, and that the quick identification of the perpetrators by LPSO and Kenner investigators no doubt prevented more robberies.”

Armed robbery carries a punishment of between ten and 99 years in prison.

Formal sentencing is set for August 23, 2016 before the Hon. Steven M. Miller.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids.

NOTICE: In the case of any surplus computer equipment being advertised for sale, priority over other higher or equal bids will be given to the highest bid submitted by any public elementary or secondary school in the state or any community or technical college under the management and control of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges.

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Sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus equipment may be delivered to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission at its office at 16829 East Main, Galliano, Louisiana, or mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 by Friday, September 2, 2016 no later than 2:00 PM, at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud: Galliano Surplus Equipment 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA GM 471 Pump Motor and Gear Head 2004 New Holland Tl90A Tractor (Hours 6622) – Minimum Bid $16,000.00 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 4WD Truck (Mileage 152,383) – Minimum Bid $9,000.00 14 ft. Aluminum Hull – Minimum Bid $150.00 Step Bar (Fits 2011 Dodge 1500 Crew) Several Rolls of Cyclone Fencing Go-Cool Ice Chest Portable A/C Viper 3 Blade SS Prop 14 ¾ x 19 Right Hand Viper 3 Blade SS Prop 14 ¾ x 19 Left Hand Stiletto 3 Blade SS Prop 14 ¼ x 19 Right Hand Stiletto 3 Blade SS Prop 14 ¼ x 19 Left Hand Unknown Brand 3 Blade SS Prop 15 ¼ x 19 Left Hand Jet Pallet Jack Roll Top for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Tufbox Toolbox for Truck Traffic Survey Counter & Trailer with Solar Panels 2008 RU2 Fast 850 SpeedRanger Trailer (2) Airport Remote Radio Access Systems (33) Aastra Meridian M5316 Phones (2) Poly Comm SoundStation 2 Phones (25) M5316 Nortel Phones Toshiba DX Phone Key Phone System (Model DKSUB424A) with (6) Toshiba Phones Bogen G3-35 Amplifier, Bogen CAM8 Pre-Amplifier with (4) Bogen Speakers UIR-550 NTC-50MM Varifocal DC IRIS Camera UIR-550 NTC-50MM Varifocal DC IRIS Camera UIR-550 NTC-50MM Varifocal DC IRIS Camera HP KVM Server Console Switch Dell PowerEdge 8 Port KVM Switchbox Pelco Spectra Camera System (Backbox, Dome, Mount, Power Supply, Camera) Bosch MIC Series Power Supply Cisco C3745G 24 Port Switch Cisco WS C3750G 24 Port Switch Cisco C3750G 24 Port Switch Cisco 7206 Core Router Inspection of equipment shall be by appointment with viewing on Wednesday or Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM ONLY. To schedule an appointment to view Surplus Equipment call 985-691-1006 or you can call the Administrative office at 985-632-6701, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Said surplus equipment will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Copies of listing may be examined and bids submitted online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701.

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2016 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order

by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Clifford Santiny, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: 0 Motion by Council Member Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Besson and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda to add the following: 9-C Green Harbors invoice of $6,750 for work on the Hurricane Protection Levee for approval Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended.

Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to deny the request of Deborah Vidos for a waiver of servitude on Orleans Avenue.

Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the July 12, 2016 town meeting as written.

Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of July 12 thru 25, 2016 there were 139 new calls; 74 assists; 9 reports to follow; 14 filed interviews; 2 miscl incident card; 2 felony arrest; 17 warrants; 9 citations; 11 violations; 12 accidents; fines collected for the period totaled $3,591.00. Reported that he was working with Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Officers to use Town Ordinances and is looking at raising fines for violations in order to raise more funds. Also working on an agreement with the Sherriff’s Office on acquiring 4 new units to be reimbursed when the Town receives the BP agreement funds.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon for the Mayor to sign cooperative endeavor agreement with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff for the purchase of four (4) new police vehicles for the Town of Grand Isle which will be reimbursed to the Sheriff’s Office with BP agreement funds.

GIS Engineer Joe Chauvin was recognized and reported on the monitoring of the Hurricane Protection Levee Repairs Project. Twelve thousand six hundred sixty-six cubic yards of sand

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Head Start Policy Council

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has been lost since the completion and there is four thousand twenty-two cubic yards in stock pile for use to replenish the lost sand. He also reported that he was working with CBI Engineering to acquire the information they have on the Town Hall repairs for damages after Hurricane Gustave. GIS will provide a report for FEMA to write a version to fund the repairs.

Town Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and reported that the work with the Parish to prepare for the Tarpon Rodeo was going along fine.

The following ordinances were introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings for August 8 and 22, 2016 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO.___ An ordinance requested by Rudy J. Guidry and Coast Land Management, L.L.C. to approve the reconfiguration of three tracts of land located in Cheniere Caminada into Lot A and Lot B of Cheniere Caminada, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF 3 – 34’ LOTS IN CHENIERE CAMINADA INTO LOT A AND LOT B BELONGING TO RUDY J. GUIDRY, ETUX AND COASTAL LAND MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., LOCATED IN SECTION 8, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 28 JUNE 2016.

ORDINANCE NO.___ An ordinance requested by Kajun Bahamas, L.L.C. to approve the redivision of Lots 11, 12, & 13 of The Bourgerol Plan into 25 individual lots, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “KAJUN BAHAMAS, A SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO KAJUN BAHAMAS, L.L.C., BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 11, 12, & 13 OF THE BOURGEROL PLAN, LOCATED IN SECTION 26, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 24 March 2015, and to re-zone Lots 7, 8, 15, 16, 24, 25, and a portion of Lots 6, 14, & 23 of Kajun Bahamas Subdivision from Zone B-3 to R-3 in its entirety.

The following resolutions were jointly offered by the Town Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2713 A resolution authorizing the advertisement for and the holding of a tax sale for the year 2015 delinquent Grand Isle property taxes on September 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Isle Multiplex.

WHEREAS, State of Louisiana and Jefferson Parish laws require that a tax sale be held each year for the year’s delinquent property taxes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the tax collector is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for and hold a tax sale for the year 2015 delinquent property taxes on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Isle Multiplex located at 3101 Highway 1.

Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Besson, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 26th day of July, 2016.

RESOLUTION NO. 2714_ BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2016 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Town of Grand Isle:

MILLAGE General Alimony__ 6.810 mills Water and Gas System 5.060 mills BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2016, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.

The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Besson, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSTAINED: 0 ABSENT: 0 A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant the request of William Reynolds to trim some oak tree limbs around his home at 118 Community Lane as directed by the Town Building Official.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant the request of the Miss Grand Isle Beauty Pageant to waive the permits and Multiplex Center rental fees for hosting a Halloween Parade and a Monster Mash (dance) for the children on October 22, 2016.

Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to table the payment of Green Harbors L.L.C. invoice of $6,750.00 for work on the Hurricane Protection Levee until the funding is received from CPRA or Jefferson Parish.

Council Member Ray Santiny requests/reports: 1. Requested the Council agree upon a joint motion to waive the permits and fees required for the annual Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo. A joint motion was agreed upon.

2. Suggested the Council approve paying Green Harbors and all other bills for the repairs to the Hurricane Protection Levee when written approval of the funding is received from CPRA and Jefferson Parish. A joint motion approved the suggestion.

Clifford Santiny, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Requested crossover signs be installed on the Hurricane Protection Levee. 2. Would like the levee behind the Hurricane Protection Levee be removed in order to prevent water from staying between the two levees. 3.

Asked when the Town would received the BP settlement money.

Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Stated that no driving sign needs to be placed on the Hurricane Protection Levee.

Mayor’s report: 1. If the Water Department receives a new trailer the old one needs to be demolished. Councilman Ricky Templet is working on this also. 2. Tarpon Rodeo starts tomorrow and all visitors are welcome.

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Thanked all the Town and Parish em-

Port Fourchon hosts multi-agency emergency preparedness exercise

Over 40 federal, state and local emergency management and law enforcement officials responsible for the safety and security of the Port Fourchon area held a joint training exercise in Port Fourchon’s Johnny Melancon, Sr. Fourchon EOC (Emergency Operations Center) recently to practice coordinated emergency management in the event of a major hurricane impacting the region.

“We are pleased to bring together all of our response partners for this exercise,” said Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC).

“Coordinated multi-agency training exercises help us all to be better prepared for future storms, and we know that being better prepared helps us to keep our first responders safer in a real-life emergency scenario as well as get our port and our tenants back up and running even faster once a threat has passed.”

Representatives from not only Port Fourchon but also Lafourche Parish Government, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District, the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP), US Coast Guard, NOAA, LOOP, and other key response agencies all participated in this exercise.

ployees for their hard work in getting the Island ready. 4. Thanked Sheriff Newell Normand for his continued help. 5. Jefferson Parish Council Meeting will take place here at the Multiplex Center tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.

Chief Laine Landry gave recognition to Joel Bradberry for GIVES receiving a new ambulance and thanked the Fire Department for the great job they are doing.

Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m.

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

GLPC-C4 Regional Hurricane Exercise underway in the Incident Command area of the Port Commission’s Fourchon EOC facility.

The event was paid for through a US Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant and sponsored by American Integrated Contractors, EATEL Business, and Priority 5, Inc. What makes this exercise unique is the common operating platform used.

The Port Commission’s command and control system, called GLPC-C4, allows multiple users to see and interact with all available streams of data to make decisions collaboratively and in real time.

Through the GLPC-C4 system, all of this collaboration happens electronically, and even if decision-makers aren’t in the room, they can have secure access to see and participate in real time, no matter where they are.

“This system allows all agencies to be on the same page in times of emergency, which in turn will allow us to make more informed decisions. It should prove to be a great asset to assist our emergency operations as well as the citizens of Lafourche Parish,”

said Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle.

“Training exercises like this one are essential opportunities for all of our regional response agency partners to get together and make sure that we are able and ready to use the technology and tools at our disposal to make the best decisions necessary when we have an emergency in our area,” Sheriff Craig Webre added.

The GLPC-C4 regional training exercise is just the latest example of Port Fourchon’s focus on resiliency and protection from natural and manmade threats, according to port director Chiasson.

“We take our responsibility to keep over 90% of the US Gulf of Mexico energy production online extremely seriously, and exercises like these are one of the many ways that we are making Port Fourchon a model of disaster resiliency and preparedness all along the Gulf Coast,” Chiasson said.

SCHOOL BUS OPERATORS NEEDED

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL CONDUCT THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR PRE-INSERVICE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AS FOLLOWS:

LOCATION:

Central Lafourche High School (Lafourche Parish)

August 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th and 30th WHEN: TIME: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION FEE: $100.00

NOTE:

Only cash or checks will be accepted.

Fee payable on the first evening

Applicants must report at 4:30 p.m. on the first session Monday, August 22, 2015 to complete registration documents. Applicants must attend all five training sessions. Additional training will be required to meet LA School Bus Operator certification. This information will be provided to applicants at the first session.

Individuals interested in attending should contact the Lafourche Parish Transportation Office at (985) 435-4682.

Completion of this class does not guarantee employment.

Other state and board mandated requirements are necessary to complete the certification process.

Individuals attending must provide a high school diploma or GED on the first night, have a positive driving record, positive attitude and be willing to provide student transportation services as directed.