Wednesday, September 16, 2015 The Lafourche Gazette

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Auditor finds deficiencies in some parish grant programs

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Whether or not Lafourche Parish has a right-of-way to Fourchon Beach was one of the topics of discussion at the latest South Lafourche Beachfront Development District (SLBDD) public meeting.

On Wednesday, September 9, Board Chairman Kirk Cheramie expressed SLBDD’s claim that it did not give up its right of way to the beach. He was correct.

That right was suborned when a parish ordinance signed into law in 2012 gave it to the state.

Although Lafourche Parish Government received an “unmodified opinion” in the audit of its 2014 finances, “deficiencies” continue to occur in administration of certain grant programs, said the auditor.

In a presentation of the highlights of the 2014 audit, Angelique Barker of Stagni and Company, hired to conduct the audit, said that one of the goals of the independent audit was to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatement by checking various grant programs in the parish.

In giving an opinion on the parish’s compliance, Barker noted some “deficiencies” in parish administration’s control of some grant programs.

Within two of these programs Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - overpayments and documentation issues which were noted in 2013 continued in 2014.

CSBG programs, according to state guidelines, provide core funding to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities and to empower low-income families to become self-sufficient.

Also, LIHEAP assists families with energy costs.

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CORRECTION In Sunday’s Lafourche Gazette local election article titled “Local ballots now complete for fall election”, Council District 6 incumbent Lindel Toups, from Gheens will be challenged

by Corey Perrillioux and also Renell Compeaux, a Democrat, from Raceland.

Compeaux’s name was omitted from the initial article.

Early voting for the October 24th primary is Oct. 10 through Oct. 17.

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VOLUME 50 NUMBER 1

Staff photo by Babs

Kent Surpas and Kevin Bernard point to what they think is the best jambalaya in the contest. Kent and Kevin were one of twelve teams signed up for the First Annual Trojan Athletic Association’s Jambalaya Cook Off. The Cook Off was held last Friday in conjunction with Central Lafourche’s game against Vandebilt Catholic.

The Trojans won that contest in a nail-biter. Complete story on page 1-B.

Color Run to benefit and bring awareness to little known disease

A 5K Color Run will be held on Sunday, September 27 at the Cut Off Youth Center to help bring awareness and benefit a disease that many people know very little about.

The Color Run is the very first Scleroderma Awareness event in Louisiana and organizers are hoping the community rallies together in hopes of raising awareness of a rare disease that has affected several families in the community.

Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

Everything about scleroderma can at times seem overwhelming from the diagnosis to

daily living. These are just a couple of reasons why organizers have joined together as patients and family members to help others learn more about the disease, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Each patient’s journey with this disease is different, a reason why it’s so important to join together to share knowledge about the disease, and more importantly, to spread awareness throughout the area due to the high numbers of cases diagnosed in such a small area. Nine patients have been diagnosed with the disease in the southern part of Lafourche Parish, with three living in one neighborhood alone.

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See Auditors Page 6-A

Bell Ringers benefit provides much-needed funds for non-profit group

5k Run/Walk Sept. 19

The talented musicians of the dynamic group known as the Bayou Bell Ringers produce glorious, melodious sounds from nearly 245 brass and spun brass bells.

They have 127 songs and are always learning new ones. Their venues always change, but they always perform Christian songs and hymns. You know the Bayou bell Ringers, but you really don’t know the Bayou Bell Ringers?

The Bayou Bell Ringers is a group of mentally and physically handicapped individuals who have learned to take the DIS out of disability and have the ability to perform with hand bells. Their group is open to anyone with a disability and their members are diverse, ranging in age from 12 to 77 years old.

See Bell Ringers Page 6-A

Grand Opening Celebration

Lafourche Urgent Care, a new walk-in clinic located at 4912 Hwy. 1, near Central Lafourche High School in Mathews, recently opened its doors on August 1. Clinic physicians and staff held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday to celebrate the newest addition to the community.

Patient services include school physicals, work physicals, sinus problems, allergies, cuts, bruises, burns, sprains, strains, colds, flu, fever, infections, fractures, ear and eye care, x-rays and labs.

Lafourche Urgent Care is locally owned and founded.

Appointments are not necessary and patients can walk in anytime between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week.

For more information, contact Lafourche Urgent Care at 985-532-2387 or visit www.facebook.com/LafourcheUrgentCare.

Pictured doing the ribbon cutting are owners Adam Arcement, MD; Keith Hatch, PA-C; Stephen Lim, MD; and Mary Breaux, PA-C, along with Lafourche Urgent Care staff.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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New time scheduled for overeaters anonymous

A new Overeaters Anonymous support group will meet at the South Lafourche Library on Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m.

If you are a compulsive eater or have issues with food, this is your support group. Call Renee at 7981369 or visit OA.org.

Relay for Life kick-off party slated for Thurs.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of South Lafourche invites prospective participants, prospective team captains, and former team captains to attend the Kickoff Party scheduled for September 17 at 6 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

This celebration will last for approximately one hour

and will provide the opportunity to become a volunteer if interested, interact with the event committee, learn about the new structure and design, share fundraising ideas, and ask questions concerning the event.

Current team captains along with all attendees will be updated with new information regarding the event and will have the opportunity to share with the group their upcoming team fundraisers.

A meal will be provided, and door prizes will be given.

If you have ever thought about participating in Relay For Life, now is the time!

For more information, contact Carol Guidry, at 985-791-5598, or carol.guidry@cancer.org.

SLHS parent night to be held Thurs.

South Lafourche High School will host a Parent Night on Thursday, September 17, for sophomores at 6 p.m. in the school library.

Parents are encouraged to attend and learn about

the new JumpStart Pathways for college and career readiness, TOPS, testing requirements, scheduling and more.

POW / MIA ceremony to take place Fri.

The public is invited to visit the Larose VFW Post #8538 on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. to experience the Barren County High School Jr. ROTC from Glasgow, KY, do their POW / MIA ceremony.

It’s something you don’t want to miss and it’s free of charge. Veterans and community are welcome to come and experience this amazing ceremony.

For more information call 985-258-5784.

Deadline Thurs. to register for gun class

A Conceal and Carry Gun Class will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 8 a.m. at the ALSTARZ building in Larose. Gun safety, personal and home protection will be just a few of the topics covered in this course.

To register, call 985693-7109 or stop by 13347 West Main, Larose for an application.

Deadline to register will be Thursday, September 17 by 5 p.m.

LPSO to offer pistol orientation Sat.

FIRST (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training) Steps Pistol Orientation, presented by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 8 a.m. to noon at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range 3451 Highway 182, Raceland.

This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership.

The actual ending time will vary due to class size.

Cost is $50. Advance

registration is required.

For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327 lafateday@lpso.net.

All participants must supply their own eye protection (eyeglasses or sunglasses will suffice), ear protection (plugs or muffs), and 50 rounds of ammunition.

p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., auction 8 p.m.

Admission fee is $65 per person, $500 per table of 8, $35 spouse, and $25 youth. Price includes one year CCA membership, admission, dinner and open bar.

For table and ticket information contact Leigh Isaacson at 225-952-9200.

The Bayou Bell Ringers are hosting a family-friendly 5K run/walk on Saturday, September 19 at the Lockport Bayouside Park. Race day registration is $30 and starts at 7:30 a.m. until race time at 9 a.m.

The event will feature white beans, jambalaya and hamburgers. Fingerprinting for children and health screenings will also be available.

Sponsorships are available and encouraged. For more information, contact Pam at 985-691-7239 or Brenda at 985-855-6895.

A new or gently used blanket and coat drive is ongoing through September 26. Organizers will distribute items collected to local schools from Larose to Grand Isle.

Drop offs can be made during business hours at Advance America, 353 Hwy. 3162, Suite 104, in Cut Off. On the final day of the

Bayou Bell Ringers to sponsor 5K race Sat.

LPSO to offer handgun course Sun.

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Sunday, September 20th, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Highway 182, Raceland.

Cost is $110. Advance registration is required.

For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327, lafateday@lpso.net This course is a prerequisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office does not issue those permits.

All participants must supply their own eye protection (eyeglasses or sunglasses will suffice), ear protection (plugs or muffs), and 50 rounds of ammunition.

CCA to host banquet Sept. 24 at LCC

The Bayou Lafourche CCA Chapter banquet will be held on Thursday, September 24, at 6 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

Cocktails will begin at 6

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KCs to sponsor soccer challenge Sept. 26

The Knights of Columbus Councils 8898 and 9000 is sponsoring a Soccer Challenge for boys and girls ages 9 to 14 years of age.

The challenge consists of kicking a soccer ball through different scoring areas of a soccer goal.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at the Larose Civic Center Soccer Field. Registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.

For more info. call John Guidry at 985-798-7977 or Jacob Verdin at 985-2910441.

Letters and Opinions GM Lions Club appreciates support

The Golden Meadow Lions Club would like to express its deepest appreciation to all who supported the 16th Annual Lions Club Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 8. Good weather helped make the tournament a huge success.

The club thanks all who supported the tournament

by purchasing a tee box sponsorship, by playing in the tournament or by making a donation. The Golden Meadow Lions Club hopes that everyone will choose to support its tournament again next year.

Winners of this year’s tournament were team of Rodney Doucet, Rodney Gisclair, Aston Cheramie and Steve Cheramie.

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Commodities to be given out Sept. 23, 24

The Lafourche Council on Aging Inc. and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Raceland Recreational Center.

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Baudoin, Galiano crowned this year’s French Food Festival royalty Jillian Marie Boudoin named 2015 Miss French Food Festival XLII

The Bayou Civic Club Board of Directors and the Larose Regional Park Family announce that Jillian Boudoin has been chosen as Miss French Food Festival XLII. Jillian is the 22 yearold-daughter of Brian and Michelle Boudoin and resides in Larose. She is a junior at Penn Foster University where she currently maintains a 4.0 G.P.A. as well as holding a place on her school’s Dean’s List.

Upon graduating from college, Jillian hopes to own a successful business as well as become a wonderful wife and mother. When Jillian isn’t studying or working out, she enjoys outings with her friends and crafting.

Jillian has been a longtime regular of the Larose Civic Center. As a child, she attended summer camp, played numerous sports as well as attended just about every festival and event over the last several years. She would stare at the rows of Royalty which adorns the halls at the Larose Civic Center and dream of being on there someday. “The beautiful crowns and dresses would catch my eye,� says Boudoin. “As an adult, I still find myself staring at the wall of past Royalty, but for different reasons.�

The crowns and dresses caught her eye, but the meaning the titles represent is what attracts her to the wall today. “There is more to being a queen than just a crown and a dress. To be able to travel this beautiful state spreading the affection that I have for the French Food Festival, the opportunity to

Alexandria Victoria Galiano named 2015 Teen Miss French Food Festival XLII

Jillian Baudoin

represent my hometown and my community, to be an ambassador for the Bayou Civic Club, that is why I want to be queen,� she says.

Jillian has held the title of 2014 Miss Family Fun Festival Queen. With a desire to help others and a deep understanding of service to the community, Jillian did something special – she organized a trip, the first of two trips to Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, Florida. There Jillian and her fellow queens visited with terminally ill children. “It was a very humbling but inspiring experience for myself and my queen sisters,� she says.

Her desire to represent the Larose Civic Center and her service to community, locally and nationally, has certainly extended into her adult life. Jillian also volunteers in the office at the Larose Civic Center and assists with events.

Aside from her volunteerism with the Bayou Civic Club, Jillian has a history of service to the American Cancer Society.

She has been actively involved with their Relay for Life Event for the past three years, serving as the 2013 Miss Queen for Life. “I always wanted to be

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Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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The Bayou Civic Club Board of Directors and the Larose Regional Park Family announce that Alexandria Victoria Galiano has been chosen as Teen Miss French Food Festival XLII. Alexandria is the 15 year-old-daughter of Raleigh Galiano, Jr. and Dawn Gaspard Galiano and is a resident of Cut Off. She is currently a sophomore at Vandebilt Catholic High School and is a member of the varsity volleyball team, on the track team, a member of the student council and art club and is heavily involved with music ministry at her church.

After high school, she plans on attending college and pursuing a career as a financial planner and working with her father.

Aside from her athletics and academics, Alexandria enjoys playing the guitar, piano and drums. She is also an accomplished singer.

Her dream of becoming a French Food Festival Queen dates back many years. As a child, Alexandria attended Biddy Basketball practice and games as well as Tae Kwan Do. She also spent many hours at the Larose Civic Center for volleyball, both as a coach and a player and for cheerleading practices.

Alexandria would admire the beautiful women that would attend the French Food Festival adorned in gorgeous crowns and sashes displaying their titles. It seems like all past royalty walked with confidence, helped others and volunteered throughout the community.

She is also a descendant of past royalty –

Alexandria Galiano

Alexandria’s mother was Miss French Food Festival Queen XII in 1987. “My mother was a festival Queen and she is one of my biggest role-models in life and I love her very much! The love for the festival runs through my veins,� she said.

She knows what the experience of being chosen as a Queen means to her mother. “When my mother talks about her past experiences as a queen – the laughs, pictures and stories – I get excited about the future!� “It’s a great privilege and honor to represent the French Food Festival and this great community and I couldn’t be more excited and honored,� she added.

Alexandria understands that being chosen as this year’s Teen Miss French Food Festival XLII is truly something she has wanted her whole life. “It’s been a dream of mine to become one of the lovely role models whose picture hangs along the hall in the Larose Civic Center,� she says.

The French Food Festival is always the last full weekend of October.

The Festival will begin on Thursday, October 22, for French Food Festival ROCKS featuring southern arena rock band “38 Special�.

The fun will continue into the weekend Friday through Sunday with great food, carnival rides and an array of live music! More information can be found on www.bayoucivicclub.org or by calling 985-693-7355.

On May 8, 2012, the nine members of the Lafourche Parish Council voted unanimously in favor of Ordinance 5104 temporarily donating the right of way to the state’s Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration (OCPR) as a condition of starting the Caminada Headlands Project, a beach restoration initiative designed to reclaim miles of Lafourche’s coastline from Belle Pass going east toward Elmer’s Island.

The ordinance approves â€œâ€Ś an act of subordination and right-of-way agreement between Lafourche Parish Government (Grantor) and the State of Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration (OCPR) for the Caminada Headlands Beach and Dune Restoration Project BA-45 and authorizing the Parish President to sign, execute and administer any and all relevant documents.â€?

Although the project has moved east toward Elmer’s Island, the off-limits status continues for the entire project area.

According to Parish Administrator Archie Chaisson, when all work is complete, the South Lafourche Levee District will be in charge of permitting access to the beach. “Do we have a right of way or not?� asked Cheramie. “It’s tricky. The parish subordinated its right of way for the life of the project,� said Chaisson. “The

state will control the right of way until the project is completed.�

Additionally, control of future beach access has been “punted� by OCPR into the hands of the South Lafourche Levee District, he further stated.

In the same month that Ordinance 5104 was passed, SLBDD attorney Loulan Pitre did in fact inform the board at its May 2012 meeting that landowners had granted their rights of way, and that the parish planned to do the same.

One of the problems with the disagreement over who owns the right of way is the fact that membership on the SLBDD board has changed dramatically since 2012, and present members seem to be unaware of Pitre’s comments.

Said board member Nick Cheramie, “If we can’t have access, we’re done.

That’s the real issue for us.

It’s paramount in determining if we exist as a board. If it’s true, we’re obsolete!�

The board had planned on asking the parish council for funds to pay for reworking the SLBDD strategic plan for use of the beach which has been altered by the Caminada project.

Chaisson advised the board that such funds would have to come from the 2016 parish budget which will not be ratified for a couple of months. “You can discuss it with parish administration, and submit a plan in January,� said Chaisson.

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American Legion Post 83 asking for help to honor area veterans

Since its founding, Lockport has asked their young men and women to proudly represent and defend them in our nation’s wars and conflicts.

The American Legion Post 83 is seeking your help to honor all who served by placing a monument at Bayouside Park in Lockport to show their gratitude to those who protected and served all citizens of this country.

The Legion would prefer to not put individual names, as they feel that someone may get left out.

Instead, they want to honor all Veterans who served unselfishly whether during war or peace time.

The monument will have the name and insignia of all branches of the armed services on a plaque along with the message, “In honor and memory of all men and women who served in the Armed forces of the United States.�

The monument Legionnaires hope to erect will cost between $12-14,000 including installation.

Please help this organization honor our Veterans.

If anyone has had someone in their family who has served, the hope is that you will join the American Legion in honoring them. For more information contact Gary J. Acosta, Post 83 Commander, 985-6888637, gjacosta@bellsouth. net.

Donations should be remitted to American Legion Post 83 Building Fund, P.O. Box 267, Lockport, LA 70374.

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Non-profit foundation and Lafourche Parish Government to host shoe giveaway event

After finding out about something called “Share the Spirit” a few years ago, Lafourche Parish Government’s Director of Community Services Reggie Bagala successfully reached out to the Illinois-Colorado based non-profit foundation about hosting a shoe giveaway event in Thibodaux.

Through the efforts of Share the Spirt and Lafourche Parish Government, more than 100 pairs of shoes will be handed out to area school children at an event scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 2, at Payless Shoes, 610 N. Canal Blvd.

“We are so appreciative

to Share the Spirit and the generosity they have shown us,” Bagala said.

“As is our goal with everything we do as a department, we want to help as many children as possible.”

According to Share the Spirit co-founder Karen Voepel, the group is excited to visit south Louisiana where they will also be holding similar events in New Orleans and Mississippi.

“We formed this nonprofit in 2003, and it has really grown since then,” Voepel said. “We hold several fundraisers throughout the year to raise the

The event will be held specifically for qualifying families that meet the CSBG income qualifications below: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Household Members person people people people people people people people

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Annual Income $14,713 $19,913 $25,113 $30,313 $35,513 $40,713 $45,913 $51,113

necessary funds to have events like the one we have planned for Thibodaux.”

Bagala said he has lined-up volunteers from Delta Zeta Sorority at Nicholls State to assist with the event.

The structure is fairly simple, explained Voepel.

“We allow 15-25 kids to enter the store at a time and we give them about 30 minutes to select a pair of shoes with the aid of a volunteer. The volunteers help fit them and walk with them to the cash register to purchase their shoes,” Voepel said.

For a participation form for the first come, first served event, visit either the Thibodaux Outreach Office (2535 Veterans Blvd.), Mathews Site Office (4876 Hwy. 1) or Galliano Outreach Office (16241 E. Main St. Suite 13B). Anyone with additional questions can call 985-537-7603.

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The joyous occasion was celebrated with their children, grandchildren, family and friends.

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Color Run From 1-A

According to one doctor, those numbers in such a small radius may be considered a cluster.

One of the leading scleroderma specialists and researchers in the country, who shares the concerns, will be speaking at the Color Run. Scleroderma is not contagious, infectious, cancerous or malignant, and can be serious. It affects the skin causing it to harden.

But that’s only one of the many side effects. The disease causes fatigue, stomach problems, joint pain, muscle aches, and in many cases, progresses to organ involvement. For those affected, it leaves no aspect of their lives untouched.

Proper diagnosis can also take years. Many people are misdiagnosed due to lack of awareness, even among physicians.

Early diagnosis and proper treatment are critical to recovery of quality of life, another reason why raising awareness is so crucial.

Currently, there is no cure for scleroderma, but there are many treatments available to help particular symptoms.

So join in the Color Me For a Cure Scleroderma Awareness 5K Color Run on Sunday, September 27, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. Registration is $35.

The Color Run will

begin at the Youth Center, proceed to Cut Off Elementary School and then go back to the Youth Center.

The event will be held rain or shine. However, organizers stress that the event could be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions only. In that case, there will be no refunds and entry fees will be donated to the Scleroderma Foundation.

For more information contact Jean at 985-8550757, Paige at 985-6965409, or Britt at 985-258-5558.

And, don’t forget to wear white!

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Directing this group of talented bell ringers is Aaron Champagne. He is a music therapist and educator that recognized his students’ God-given talents.

Champagne arranges all music using a unique system of hand gestures he created. The hand gestures are extremely complex looking to an outsider. Each bell ringer knows exactly which hand signal is their cue to ring which of their bells.

For those members that are deaf or blind or both, Champagne signals them through the use of pedals at his feet. He pushes a pedal and the bell ringer is signaled through a vibration device attached to his or her arm or leg.

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The non-profit group formed parent 501-(c)3 corporation “We Can All Ring, Inc.� in 1995 and travels anywhere they are asked to play. Their trips are funded through donations and fundraisers.

Saturday, September 19, they will once again host their annual 5k run/walk. The race begins at 9 a.m. at the Lockport Bayouside Park.

Brenda Gaudet has been involved with the Bayou Bell Ringers for some time and has been an avid runner for nearly 30 years. She figured why not try a 5k as a fundraiser. “We have received such a wonderful response from the community for last year’s race and we hope to continue that momentum this year,� she said. “A lot of our support comes from corporate and local businesses. Support for our premier run/walk has been outstanding and so well received,� she says. “The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will be on site fingerprinting children.

Ochsner St. Anne will be providing health screenings and holding a raffle. And food ‌ white beans and jambalaya,� she added.

This is an event she is really looking forward to. “It has been fun though and I am really excited about it. The public is invited and we’d love to have everyone come out to support us!�

The benefits of the second annual Bayou Bell Ringer Fall Fun Run are two-fold – a much welcomed financial increase for the non-profit and a huge awareness campaign.

The Bayou Bell Ringers play anywhere they are asked, if their budget allows. Their entire yearly budget made up of donations, goes to insurance, maintenance and purchase of bells and travel expenses. “Renting a bus is $2,000 a day. For a threeday trip you’re looking at $6,000 and that’s not hotels and meals,� says Champagne. “We’ve been invited to play in North Arkansas and North Texas by some huge churches, but we just can’t afford to because we just can’t afford the travel.� “We are a unique group and our venues are limited,� says Champagne. “This run will hopefully help to increase our awareness in the community among people that may otherwise not have ever

heard of us. More awareness leads to more support and more support leads to more awareness through increased performances,� he added.

To learn more about the Bayou Bell Ringers or their second annual 5K run, visit bayoubellringers.org or call Brenda Gaudet at (985) 855-6895 or Pam Schexnayder at (985) 691-7239.

Auditors

From 1-A

Federal guidelines require that administrators document all expenditures within these programs, send in quarterly signed reports to the Federal government, and keep signed copies of those reports on file. In two quarters tested

by Stagni, no signed copies were on file.

Also, overpayments of rental and shelter assistance to individuals under CSBG amounted to $1026.

A similar discrepancy was found in the LIHEAP program where checklists used to determine the eligibility of an applicant were not followed completely.

LIHEAP overpayments amounted to $100.

Barker called the instances “correctable� and said that the recent hiring of an Executive Director of Community Action within the parish could eliminate the CSBG and LIHEAP issues.

In 2014, Lafourche received $170,576 in CSBG and $586,806 in LIHEAP grant money.

Finally, the auditor found that Lafourche was not following its own Transportation Act which requires that “the governing authority should adopt a priority road list and a three year plan to improve those roads even if the Parish Transportation Funds will be used strictly for maintenance.�

To correct this, Parish President Charlotte Randolph stated on Tuesday that the parish has developed a priority road list which would be presented later during the meeting.

That list was adopted by resolution on Tuesday.

Stagni’s audit also stated that road resurfacing projects should take into account the value of old roads removed during resurfacing, and depreciated.

Otherwise, said Stagni, infrastructure capital assets and accumulated depreciation “could be over-

stated�.

In a concluding statement regarding the audit, Barker said that although there were instances of noncompliance, “the Parish complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs.�

The complete audit can be viewed on the Lafourche Parish Government website www.lafourchegov.org/government/departments/finance-purchasing/audit-re ports.

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the persons responsible for a burglary recently at the Cut Off Youth Center.

The burglary occurred sometime overnight between Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3. A glass door on the outside of the building had been shattered, and several doors inside the building showed signs of forced entry.

Several items were taken during the burglary, and a surveillance camera captured video of the three suspects outside the building that night.

Anyone who can identify the suspects or who has information on this crime is asked to contact Crime

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Chain Ballots

The landmark elections of 1952 and 1953 marked the beginning of the end of “tickets”, poll watchers, voter haulers and canvassers, and voting machines ended the “Chain Ballot” scam, which worked like this: A car was parked close to a precinct where a precoached voter received a folded blank sheet then got a real ballot from the poll commissioner. Pocketing the real ballot the blank paper was dropped into the box. Participants, because of employment, intimidation or cash, handed the real ballot to the culprit to be marked and handed to the next “chain balloteer”.

The only proof a box had been “chained” was finding a blank paper in the box.

In the elections of 1952 and 1953, out of 44 parishwide precedents, at least 12 were detected.

Suspects were never charged or apprehended and I believe the reasoning was “wish we had thought of it first”. Hypocrisy was nonpartisan during election cycles.

Governor Kennon had promised voting machines and Earl Long was quoted as publically stating “give me a screwdriver and I’ll make any machine whistle Dixie.”

In the 1956 election, with voting machines, the “Old Regulars” decimated the “All Parish” with A.O. Rappelet defeating Senator Clyde Caillouet and Francis Dugas and Eugene Gouaux defeating Representatives R.J. Soignet and Richard “Dick” Guidry.

Eddie St. Marie was elected Sheriff and most of the “All Parish” candidates elected in 1952 were defeated in 1956. Earl Long did not need a screwdriver.

Police Jury (council) President Irving Legendre retained his office but T.M. Barker would soon unseat him.

“Old Regulars” and “All Parish “ were the actual names of the parties.

Two major “All Parish” officials elected in 1952 survived 1956. How? Here’s a long kept secret. Assessor Hubert Robichaux and Clerk of Court Ambroise Landry were running for reelection when Former Senator Harvey Peltier, Sr., still very influential, paid them a visit.

I escorted Mr. Peltier to the private office where they met, and here is the gist of their conversation as later related to me by Mr. Robichaux.

Mr. Peltier: “I tried to defeat you both, but after taking office you gave me respect and took no action that would hurt me in any way, especially the Assessor. Therefore, if you remain neutral in the coming election, the “Old Regulars” will not oppose you.”

He did NOT say: “You two are small potatoes and I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse”. But wouldn’t that have made a better story? The movie was still decades in the future, so forgive me for imagining that humorous scenario.

They agreed. Mr. Peltier kept his word and they were unopposed and served 30 years with minor opposition.

There was disappointment in the “All Parish” camp where members who had fought to elect the Assessor and Clerk expected their support, but with time political enemies became friends and old feuds were forgotten. Eventually both factions united to defeat Senator A.O. Rappelet, who had become a faction all by himself, with Harvey

Peltier, Jr. who served long and honorably.

To paraphrase Barry Goldwater, in politics “selfpreservation is no vice, and political suicide is no virtue.”

Those were interesting political times in Lafourche Parish compared to today.

Half of all Louisiana officials are unopposed for the November election including Sheriff Craig Webre, (an unprecedented second time), Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux, Senator Allain, Representatives Richard and Gisclair and Councilman Arnold, among others, which seems to prove my point.

As I began my 47 years in the Assessor’s office, I was able to pursue other ventures at night, on weekends and vacation times playing music, song writing and even radio and television.

Did I ever tell you how I met and interviewed the real Mrs. Casey Jones and Casey’s “Black, Greasy Fireman” Ben? Or how I became good friends with Mrs. Jimmie “Carrie” Rodgers and sang with Hank Thompson’s 13-piece band in front of 4,000 people in a Nashville stadium?

Or with Ernest Tubb’s Texas Troubadors on his “Midnight Jamboree”? Or how my family and I were nearly done in by Hurricane Betsy in 1965 trying to evacuate to a Baton Rouge hotel?

I didn’t? Well I sure intend to.

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No checks, please: IRS no longer takes checks for $100M

WASHINGTON (AP) — Owe the tax man $100 million or more? Your check is no good at the IRS. Starting next year, the IRS says it will reject all checks for more than $99,999,999. That’s because check-processing equipment at the nation’s Federal Reserve banks can’t handle checks that big.

Checks of $100 million or more have to be processed by hand, increasing the risk of theft, fraud and errors, according to a pair of memos from the IRS and the Treasury Department.

As a result, the richest among us will have to wire their tax payments electronically. Or write multiple checks for less than $100 million apiece.

Conservatives have been complaining for years that President Barack Obama is trying to stick it to the rich, regularly proposing to raise their taxes.

Now, they say, the Obama administration is making it harder for the super-rich to pay those taxes. ___

Hughes said Friday that 652 rigs were seeking oil and 196 explored for natural gas. A year ago, with oil prices about double the prices now, 1,931 rigs were active.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, only Alaska posted an increase, up one.

Texas lost nine rigs, Colorado and Louisiana declined by two, and Kansas, North Dakota and Wyoming were down one apiece.

Arkansas, California, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia all were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999. ___

Treasury returns $451,995 in unclaimed property

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Department of the Treasury has returned $451,995 in unclaimed money to thousands of New Orleans area residents.

State Treasurer John Kennedy, in a news release Monday, said the weekend event at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie was very successful, having returned hundreds of thousands of dollars in just 6½ hours.

The Unclaimed Property program has returned more than $373 million to

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almost 600,000 Louisiana citizens since 1972. A few times a year, Treasury employees go to shopping malls to increase awareness about the program.

Kennedy encouraged residents who could not attend Saturday’s event to search for missing money online at www.LATreasury.com or call the Treasury’s toll-free hotline at 1-888-925-4127. ___

Utah twins pregnant again with 2nd set of twins

LINDON, Utah (AP) — Kerri Bunker and Kelli Wall know a thing or two about twins.

The two women are identical twins who already each have one set of twins.

Now, they are getting ready to each have a second set of twins next spring, KSL-TV reports.

The Lindon women both had their first set of fraternal twins after using in vitro fertilization after they struggled to get pregnant. This summer, both found out they are having twins again. They are both due two weeks apart next spring.

It marked the latest sign that the two women are destined to live similar lives. They are both teachers at the same school, and they married best friends.

Their first sets of twins are similar in age, as well.

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Bunker’s twins, Kole and Hallie, are 3-years-old.

Wall’s twins, Madison and McKell, are 4-years-old.

Bunker and Wall say they see similarities in how their twins interact and how they get along, including how they are protective of each other.

One difference between Bunker and Wall and their own twins is that they probably won’t have to worry about people not being able to distinguish between them. Since they are fraternal twins, they look more like siblings than identical twins.

Bunker and Wall, on the other hand, still get people confused. They said the principal at Timpanogos Academy where they teach couldn’t tell them apart when they first started working there.

Bunker does know what it’s like to have a single baby: she has a 2-yearold girl, Sadie, who was not a twin.

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Central rolls to 2-0 with dramatic win Gazette Sports Reports

It all came down to one play for the Central Lafourche football team in Friday night’s game against Vandebilt.

The game was in overtime. The Trojans had fourth down and goal at the 2-yard-line. The Terriers led 18-15 after kicking a field goal to start the overtime period.

Trojans quarterback Austin Aucoin got the snap.

He bootlegged right across the sloppy, rain-destroyed field in Mathews. As Aucoin squared his body, he saw an opening.

Once he did, he flipped the wet, hard football down the field and into Zachary Bilbo’s hands. The bulky fullback secured the pass, drove his body into the soggy endzone and broke the plane.

Touchdown Trojans!

Victory for Central Lafourche.

Friday night’s game between the Trojans and Terriers was a wild one – a second-straight tough, hard-fought victory for coach Keith Menard’s team.

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With the win, Central Lafourche is now 2-0 on the young season – a place not many prognosticators expected that they’d be with two tough early-season opponents on their schedule.

But Menard said he always had a hunch that this group was tough enough to succeed against anyone. He said the grit the Trojans showed on Friday night will go a long way in carrying the team through the season. “What a ballgame,�

Menard said. “I think anytime you win a tough, hardfought ballgame like this one, you’re always talking about the character of your football team. We tell the kids that we need their everything for 48 minutes every Friday night. Tonight, we needed a little bit more than 48 minutes, but we still answered the bell and found a way to win.�

The Trojans looked to be in control early.

Central Lafourche dominated the opening quarter and a half of Friday’s game, using dominant defense and efficient, run-heavy offense to take an early 15-0 lead.

With Friday’s heavy rains, the field was soggy.

Once players chopped the wet ground up, it was a mud pit. “The field was a swamp,� Menard said. “Everything was torn to shreds.�

Right before halftime, Vandebilt showed life, scoring a touchdown to cut the lead to 15-7. They tied the game later in the second half to bring the score to 15-all.

Menard said the Terriers did a good job bottling the run in the second half,

which allowed Vandebilt to overcome the deficit and push even.

The Trojans had a chance to win the game in the final minutes, having pushed the ball down to the 1-yard-line with hardly no time to play.

But a muffed snap and fumble squandered the chance, gave Vandebilt the football and sent the game to overtime. “We just didn’t play as well in the second half,�

Menard said. “Give credit to their kids. They did some good things and fought back and brought us to overtime.�

Once in overtime, the Trojans won the toss and gave the Terriers the ball first. Vandebilt moved forward a little bit, but couldn’t score a touchdown, instead settling for a short field goal and an 1815 lead.

With one last chance to fight back, Central Lafourche pushed the ball to the goal line and finished the fight on the dramatic fourth down play.

Menard said he’s proud of his players. “This is a good, confidence-boosting win for us,�

Menard said. “We needed a play and we made it to get the win.�

The Trojans will take on South Terrebonne next Friday night in Bourg. The Gators are 0-2 on the young season. ___

Tarpons fall in wet, sloppy game against Carver

By the second quarter of South Lafourche’s game with Carver, Ralph Pere Field looked like a giant, 100-yard-long bowl of mud.

With the field destroyed and traction difficult to obtain, the Tarpons offense never found firm footing against the Rams, and fell for the first time this season.

Friday’s game between South Lafourche and Carver was sloppy – as messy as the rain-smushed field the teams shared throughout the game.

But when it was all said

and done, the Rams did just enough to survive, using a second-half flurry to score a 30-20 win.

With the victory, Carver improves to 2-0, while the Tarpons fell to 1-1. “No excuses,� South Lafourche football coach Dennis Skains said. “They had the same field we had.

They have some of the same problems we had. They made the big plays at the end of the game, and we just came up a little bit short. We have it all on film now, and we have to just use this as a way to get better before our next game against Thibodaux.�

The Tarpons just never could get into much of a rhythm on Friday night.

Carver got the football first and scored on a long scamper from quarterback Izea Hurst – a young man who caused problems for South Lafourche all night. Carver missed the 2-point conversion and led 6-0.

After that touchdown, South Lafourche took a lead after quarterback Jaydon Cheramie broke through the defense and into the end zone. A successful 2-point conversion try made it 8-6 South Lafourche in the first quarter.

But after falling behind, Carver grabbed control for good. The Rams scored two-straight touchdowns to make the score 18-8.

The Tarpons battled back and got within a few points of the Rams several times in the game. But for every play South Lafourche made, Hurst had an answer.

With just a few minutes to go and Carver on top 2420, he led the Rams down the field for the game-winning touchdown drive. In that sequence, he completed a huge third-down pass to keep the Tarpons off the field. “We just couldn’t get them off the field when we needed to,� Skains said. “That was what ended up being the difference there late.�

South Lafourche will host Thibodaux in Week 3 at Memorial Stadium in Galliano.

No. 13 LSU pleased by pass rush, prepares for No. 18 Auburn Wednesday, September 16, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU’s hard-charging pass rushers are eager to see what they can do against a first-year starting quarterback.

If the 13th-ranked Tigers’ performance against Mississippi State star Dak Prescott last weekend is any indication, Auburn’s Jeremy Johnson could see his composure tested substantially more than it was in a pair close victories over Louisville and Jacksonville State. “We were pretty happy with the pass rush,� said

junior LSU defensive lineman Lewis Neal, who in his first career start recorded one of LSU’s three sacks of Prescott on Saturday night. “But we missed a lot of sacks. We could have had seven or eight. There were more opportunities for us.

We’ll come out ten times better in the second game.�

While Prescott ultimately amassed 335 yards passing in Mississippi State’s 21-19 loss to LSU, he needed 52 attempts to reach that figure in a per-

MONROE, La. (AP) — Garrett Smith threw three touchdown passes and ran for another and LouisianaMonroe beat Nicholls State 47-0 on Saturday night.

Ajalen Holley had 155 yards receiving with two touchdowns for the Warhawks (1-1), who rebounded from their 51-14 loss on the road against Georgia last week.

Smith ran for a 10-yard touchdown and connected with Holley on touchdown passes of 13 and 47 yards.

Smith also threw a 17-yard scoring strike to Harley

Scioneaux to help the Warhawks build a 40-0 halftime lead. Smith was 26 for 33 for 370 yards passing. Rashon Ceasar added 10 catches for 97 yards receiving.

The Warhawks finished with 593 yards of total offense.

Tuskani Figaro was 10 for 17 for 101 yards passing, and Michael Henry had 77 yards rushing for Nicholls State in its season opener. ___

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — New Orleans’ new-look defense still needs a little work. The Saints’ offense just needs to score touchdowns.

Drew Brees threw for 355 yards and a touchdown, but New Orleans had four drives end with field goals by Zack Hocker in a season-opening 31-19 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

“We played the game the way we wanted to and once we got into the third quarter I felt like offensively we didn’t take advantage of some opportunities we had,” Brees said.

Coming off a disappointing 7-9 season, the Saints entered this season with an NFL-most 11 rookies on their 53-man roster.

A year after having one of the NFL’s worst defenses, New Orleans revamped that group, adding 16 new players.

But the Saints were short-handed for the opener. Cornerback Keenan Lewis was out after having hip surgery and safety

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Jairus Byrd, who is still bothered by a surgically-repaired knee.

And the Cardinals had no trouble picking them apart on their first drive.

Carson Palmer appeared agile — for a 35year-old quarterback — on his first drive since ACL surgery a year ago, scrambling to buy time before finding John Brown in the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown.

On Arizona’s next scoring drive, the Saints allowed Cardinals tight end Darren Fells to rumble 48 yards on a catch-and-run, then had three penalties on the same play to set up Arizona’s next score. Delvin Breaux, who spent the past two seasons in the Canadian Football League, had two of those: illegal contact and a pass interference in the end zone that set the Cardinals up at the 1.

Andre Ellington punched it in on the next play to put Arizona up 14-3.

“We had seven penalties tonight,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. “A hand-

ful of those were costly.”

New Orleans’ defense held its ground for most of the second half to keep the game close before the giving up a backbreaking play.

With less than 2 minutes left, the Saints punted from their own end, hoping to get the ball back for one final drive. Instead, they allowed David Johnson to catch a pass out of the backfield and race 55 yards up the sideline for a touchdown.

“In Coach Arians’ car there’s no cruise control,” Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald said.

New Orleans’ offense appeared to be in good shape under the guidance of 36-year-old Brees in the first half.

The Saints marched for a 37-yard field goal by Hocker on their first drive and Brees led them on an 80-yard scoring drive in the second quarter, capped by his 12-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Coleman that cut Arizona’s lead to 14-10.

Brees completed a 63yard pass to Willie Snead on the first play of the second half, but the Saints stalled at the 5 and had to settle for Hocker’s 23-yard field goal.

That trend continued.

New Orleans had two more drives into Arizona’s side of the field in the second half and those resulted in two more field goals,

Arvello wins first week’s football contest

The first week winner of the Lafourche Gazette is John Arvello, 1025 Ethel St., Lockport.

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from 45 and 33 yards.

“We have to be better when we get in that area of the field and come away with a touchdown,” Payton said.

Notes: Ellington was taken to the locker room on a cart after suffering a right knee injury in the fourth quarter. Arians said the third-year running back felt good after the game, but would undergo more tests. ... Saints safety Rafael Bush, who had started in place of Byrd, left with a chest injury in the third quarter. ... Fitzgerald has a catch in 164 straight games, the NFL’s longest active streak. ___

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free Hunter Education Classroom Course and a Hunter Education Field Day in September for anyone ages 10 or older.

The traditional “Classroom Course” is a two-day course covering topics such as hunter responsibility and ethics, how firearms work and firearms safety, survival and first aid skills, firearm handling skills and hunting techniques, wildlife identification, game care, and information related to wildlife conservation and management.

The course will be offered Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27. The course will begin with the classroom portion on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LPSO Training Academy, located at 1300 Lynn Street in Thibodaux. The class will resume on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range, located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland.

Participants must attend both days of the class and pass a written and practical exam to be certified. Class size is limited.

Advance registration is required.

As an alternative to the two day course, a Home Study Course is available online through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website. Those who complete the home study course must take their completion voucher to a “Field Day” to complete their hunter education.

The Field Day will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range. Entry to the Field Day will be denied unless the completed forms are presented. There will be a written test required to complete the Field Day. Class size is limited.

Advance registration is required.

Firearms and ammunition should not be brought to any of the courses, but snacks are permitted.

For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 449-4480 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or email Lieutenant Nolan Smith at nolansmith@lpso.net.

Anyone born after September 1, 1969, who wishes to obtain a hunting license in Louisiana, must successfully complete a hunter education course.

Exceptions may be granted and must be applied for and approved by Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Almost half of elected officials around the state automatically re-elected without opposition MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Nearly half of Louisiana’s state lawmakers have won re-election to new four-year terms without having to campaign, when no one signed up last week to challenge them.

Twenty of 39 senators and 49 of 105 House members drew no opponents during the three-day candidate registration period that ended last Thursday. Their names won’t appear on the

Oct. 24 ballot because they were deemed “elected unopposed.”

One unopposed House candidate who will take office in January has never served in the Legislature.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler said he was stunned how many officials around Louisiana were elected automatically when no one qualified to run against them, about 43 percent of the 1,150 offices on

the ballot statewide. He called it an “astounding figure” and cited continued voter apathy, locally and nationally.

Barry Erwin, president of the Council For A Better Louisiana, which advocates for education and other issues at the state capitol, said Louisiana’s difficult and continued budget problems likely have lessened interest in legislative seats.

“The budget is horrible.

We’ve got infrastructure issues that are begging for attention. Our health care situation is still not rectified,” Erwin said. “It’s not fun stuff. It’s not like there are dollars to bring back to your neighborhood or to

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“It’s just not a pleasant place to be right now,” he said.

In some instances, Erwin said, the lack of competition for incumbents may be a function of term limits, where interested candidates wait for entrenched lawmakers to hit their threeterm cap and vacate the seat, rather than challenge them directly.

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Lots of stuff, Please no early birds. Putting out stuff that morning at W. 142nd on highway. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 E. 74th Place, 8 am to 4 pm. Thur., Sat. & Sun. We still have lots of great bargains at summer clearance prices. So hope to see you soon. Weather permitting. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 17 & 18 at Agnolia Lane, Hwy. 308 in Larose. 8 am till. _________________

Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri. Sept. 17 & 18 at 917 E. 2nd St., Ave. L. Last house in the back. _________________

HELP WANTED

Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Galliano is currently looking for B r e a k f a s t Attendant(s).

We have a part time/full time opening. Candidates must be able to work at least 5 shifts per week and be available weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Must have reliable transportation, must be able to carry/lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. Job requires walking and standing for a full shift (6 hr. or more).

Candidates must be able to communicate with hotel guest and perform other cleaning duties in the hotel. If interested, please apply in person at the hotel. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centerâ&#x20AC;? is seeking a responsible, energetic, self-motivated individual to work as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional.

Successful candidates must possess a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in a Human Services Field, pass a criminal background check, physical, agility/ability test and drug screening. Int. parties should call The Center at 985632-5671 for an appt.

Applications must be accompanied by a resume. Applications and resumesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be accepted from Sept.

8th thru Sept. 25, hrs.

8 am to 2 pm. _________________ Louisiana Marine Towing, LLC now hiring 100 Ton Captain.

Must have towing endorsement and exp. pushing 6 barges.

Email: laura.adams 70345@email.com or call 985-691-1229. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

Riggers needed in Fourchon, LA. Experience preferred but not necessary. Competitive benefits package includes 401K plan, health insurance and PTO. Apply at 206 South Lacarpe Circle, Houma, LA 70360 between 8am and 5pm, weekdays. _________________

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For more information, call Angel at 693-6344 between 9AM and 2PM.

Cash Magic Truckstop Casino in Larose is now hiring for all positions: Cstore, grill, casino & maintenance associates. Please apply in person. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. EOE. _________________ Exp. Kitchen Help & Wait Staff needed immediately at WOW CafĂŠ. Apply in person at 291 Hwy. 3162. No phone calls please. _________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for Exp. CDL 18-wheeler driver. Offering pd. vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________ CDL Drivers: Great home time options & pay. No exp. necessary & pd. training.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this opportunity. Call now 866496-1929. _________________ Front Desk Clerk Needed: Must be honest, trust worthy & reliable. Apply in person at 18608 W. Main, Galliano. _________________ RLC, LLC is seeking a Ground Support employee to be responsible for escorting customers to and from our aircraft, loading and offloading equip. & supplies, fueling & cleaning aircraft and base vehicles, & maintaining the facility & grounds as directed. This opening is at our air base located in Galliano. The schedule is 7 & 7 and work hrs. are from 5 am to 5 pm. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Work exp. in a customer service environment preferred. Int. candidates are encouraged to apply at 175 Black Hawk Rd. in Galliano. FMI call 985-475-4924. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________

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. _________________ Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required.

Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________ Firefighter/Operator: LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday.

Must possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ Part Time Help Wanted: Waiter/waitress, cooks, on call delivery drivers. Apply in person at Bayouland Pizza at 13932 W. Main or call Louis at 985-2789972. _________________

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Baby Sitting openings for infant to school age, Mon. thru Fri. Call Jill at 985278-1210. _________________ 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. _________________ Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

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Graduate of M.I., ref. available. Call Josh at 985-258-2053. _________________

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The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

985-637-8633 _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

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

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ 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. _________________

LOST

Lost Dogs: (2) male Blue Tier Hounds, missing from dog pen next door to North Larose Elem. School.

Reward for info leading to recovering of dogs. Call 985-6933615 or 985-6914172. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory Of KIM GUIDRY

Born: 1-9-1963 Laid to Rest: 9-17-2014 Every day and every night when you feel the need to hold me tight, just blow a kiss into the sky, for I will be that close by.

In the heavens throughout the day, I watch over you and hear you pray. I see you smile and shed a tear for you know that I’m still near.

I’m the angel of your eye, I’m your angel in the sky.

Love & Miss You Always, Your husband Raymond, son Charles & Grandchildren _____________

In Loving Memory Of SAMUEL J. “SAM” DELATTE

Born: Dec. 15, 1935 Died: Sept. 20, 2012 In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.

We think of you in silence. We often speak your name.

Now all we have is memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart.

Sadly Missed By, Wife Ruby, Sons-Guy, Ricky & Family & Friends _____________

OBITUARIES

FATHER BRENDAN FOLEY Rev. Brendan Patrick Foley a retired priest of the Diocese, died August 12 in his native Ireland, following a lengthy illness. He was 88 years old. Father Foley was born in Knockananna, County Wicklow in Ireland. He was ordained a priest July 3, 1955 and incardinated in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux February 6, 1981.

While in the diocese, Father Foley served as associate pastor (1968-1970) and pastor (1971-1981) of St. Joseph Church parish in Galliano, as diocesan director of Stewardship for four years, and pastor of Holy Savior Church parish in Lockport for 16 years. He also served as Dean of the South Lafourche Deanery from 1990-1997.

Father Foley retired from active ministry June 30, 1997, and returned to Ireland July 20, 2014.

Two memorial masses were celebrated honoring Father Foley, one at St. Joseph Church in Galliano and the other at Holy Savior Church in Lockport.

Very Rev. Charles Perkins, V.F., was the min celebrant of the mass at Holy Savior which was concelebrated by Abbot Justin Brown, O.S.B., Father Danny Poche, Father P.J. Madden and Father John Nambusseril. ___________________________

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 _________________________

Obituaries are placed online once received in office. www.TLGnews paper.com

NICOLE WALKER Nicole Walker, 41, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, a native of Galliano, and a resident of Brandon, MS. Beloved wife of Roger Walker; mother of Katelyn and Chase Walker; daughter of Allen J. Loupe, Jr. and the late Trudy Ann Ledet Loupe; step-daughter of Melissa B. Loupe; sister of Kristen Loupe Stansburry (David); daughter-in-

law of Carl and Diann Walker; sister-in-law of Philip and Carmen Walker, Stephen and Elizabeth Walker, Samuel Walker and John Walker; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend the Funeral Service at Life House Church (former Reserve Christian Church), 3556 W. Airline Hwy., Reserve, LA. on Saturday, September 12, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at the church on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until from 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Peter Cemetery.

Arrangements by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home. ___________________________

RALEIGH ROUSSE Raleigh J. Rousse, 77, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015.

Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Laura Barrios Rousse; sons, Kevin Rousse and companion, Danielle Pierce, Bryan Rousse and fiancé Sadie Pierce; daughter, Rhonda Rouse Jefferson; grandchild, Raleigh Jude Rousse; step grandchildren, Dylan Rousse, Abbey Griffin, Tabitha Ciszkiewicz; brother, Danny Rousse and wife Carol and great nephew, Justin Boughamer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Lorena St. Pierre Rousse and sonin-law, Chris Jefferson.

Raleigh was an avid fisherman. He was a good family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________________

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

An Old Man

Two guys left the bar after a long night of drinking, jumped in the car and started it up. After a couple of minutes, an old man appeared in the passenger window and tapped lightly.

The passenger screamed, “Look at the window. There’s an old ghost’s face there!”

The driver sped up, but the old man’s face stayed in the window.

The passenger rolled his window down part way and, scared out of his wits, said, “What do you want?”

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Contact the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter and save a life of a very deserving animal!!

Call the shelter, located in Thibodaux, at (985) 446-3532 or e-mail lpas@

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LIONEL ESPONGE Lionel “Train” Esponge, 51, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015.

Visitation was held on Monday, September 14, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Lionel is survived by his father, Clifton Francis Esponge; mother, Doris Eschete; son, Joshua Esponge; twin brother, Brian Esponge; brother, Chris Esponge; sisters, Michelle Cook, Cheryl Goin, Ella Bellanger, Gwen Eschete, Julie Eschete as well as numerous nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his brother, Clifton Esponge Jr.; paternal grandparents, Gustave and Selima Esponge and maternal grandparents, John and Nora Anselmi.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________________

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The old man softly replied, “You got any tobacco?”

The passenger handed the old man a cigarette and yelled, “Step on it,” to the driver, rolling up the window in terror.

A few minutes later there was a light tapping on the window and the old man reappeared.

“There he is again,” the passenger yelled. He rolled down the window and shakily said, “Yes?” “Do you have a light?” the old man quietly asked. The passenger threw a lighter out the window saying, “Step on it!”

They were driving about 80 miles an hour, trying to forget what they had just seen and heard, when all of a sudden there came some more tapping.

“Oh my God! He’s back!” The passenger rolled down the window and screamed in stark terror, “WHAT NOW?” The old man gently replied, “You need some help getting out of the mud?” ____________________________

Arrest reports

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE Ray Jackson, 35, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court, simple burglary of inhabited dwelling.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Bruce Mayer, 19, Raceland. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, poss. of crack cocaine (felony), contempt of court (2 cts).

William Ashbridge, 27, Milton, FL. Speeding, poss. of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle, DWI 1st offense.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Lorenzo Robinson, 27, Houston, TX. Fugitive from justice.

Alvin Gerald Bates, 47, Gray. Contempt of court.

Basil Charles Goff, 26, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Craig Vizier, 37, Galliano. Simple criminal damage to property (felony), disturbing the peace-appearing in an intoxicated condition.

Christina Foley, 35, Golden Meadow. Possession with intent to dist. klonopin (felony), theft.

Katrina Pamela Porche, 26, Lockport. Distribution of methadone (principal, 2 cts), dist. of meth. (principal).

Kelsey Marie Robinson, 30, Galliano. SCDP, disturbing the peace.

Teela Louise Wade, 30, Golden Meadow. Possession of hydrocodone.

Colby James Perez, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Jonathan Fitch, 31, Bayou Blue.

Contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Patrick Trahan, 27, New Orleans.

Possession of marijuana 1st offense, poss. of Percocet.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Derrell James Jackson, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Terrell Donnell Daggs, Jr., 23, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle with suspended license, speeding, contempt of court.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Rontrell Joseph Square, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tobe Bergeron, 37, Gray. Contempt of court (9 cts), fugitive from justice.

Wesley Louque, 35, Thibodaux.

Fugitive of St. John.

Troyvon Tillman, 19, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Rhonda Anglin, 46, Cut Off. Theft (felony).

Justin Toussaint, 35, Raceland.

Contempt of court (2 cts), fugitive of Thibodaux Police Department.

Josh Grant, 18, Bayou Blue. Battery of a police officer, resisting an officer with force/violence.

Rodney Bonvillain, Jr., 28, Lockport. Simple criminal damage to property.

Rodolfo Estrada, 57, Metairie. Domestic abuse battery.

Wendell Davis, 28, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Samuel Magee, 24, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Amanda Rousseau, 34, Houma.

Theft.

Tyson Lassiter, 30, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Anthony Gray, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Angele Baker, 31, Des Allemands.

Theft.

Travis Breaux, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Jacob LeBouef, 32, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Chad Rodrigue, 30, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Dale Patrick Harris, Jr., 45, Thibodaux. Simple burglary-immovable structure.

Thibodaux Police Department

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LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Children and Youth Planning Board

1

Representative of a Lafourche Parish nonprofit organization providing services to children and youth

Children and Youth Planning Board

1

A representative of a Lafourche Parish faith-based community

Drainage District No. 6

1

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district

Fire Protection District No. 1

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 1 district

Fire Protection District No. 6

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 6 district

Fire Protection District No. 9

3

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district

Heroes Monument Commission

1

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

Heroes Monument Commission

2

Shall have served as a fireman for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

5

High School Student between the ages of 15-18 residing in one of the following Council District’s listed: 1, 5, 6, 8 & 9

Recreation District No. 4

2

Resident and qualified voter of Ward 1, 2 or 5

Recreation District No.11

1

Qualified voter and resident of the area served by Recreation No. 11 district

Sewerage District No. 1

2

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

Sewerage District No. 7

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 7 district

Lafourche Parish Youth Council

The deadline for these positions will be Tuesday, September 29, 2015 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

Area Development: Louisiana ranks as Top 10 state for business for fifth consecutive year Magazine ranks Louisiana among top states for business BATON ROUGE — Louisiana earned its fifth consecutive Top 10 ranking in Area Development magazine’s annual Top States for Doing Business report, placing No. 8 overall. The 2015 Top States for Doing Business report from Area Development magazine surveyed the nation’s top site selection consultants to produce the report’s findings.

Governor Bobby Jindal said, “The recognition by Area Development magazine reinforces what business and industry leaders have long known. Over the past seven years, we have cultivated a competitive business climate that makes it possible for us to

LSU

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formance that relatively one-dimensional for the usually dynamic quarterback.

Prescott, who was limited to nine yards on seven running plays, struggled to move the offense with anything other than short passes.

His performance this season stood in sharp contrast to the tear he was on in Tiger Stadium a year ago, when the Bulldogs beat LSU 34-29. In that game, Prescott touched the ball 46 times and gained 373 yards — 268 passing and 105 rushing. This time, Prescott had 16 more touches (62) and 57 fewer yards (316).

LSU head coach Les Miles was quick to boast that his new defensive coordinator, Kevin Steele, held Prescott to a careerlow rushing total.

“He completed some passes, but our guys in the secondary kept everybody in front of them,” Miles said.

Prescott had virtually no time to look deep down field. He had just one completion of more than 20 yards, which was a good sign for the Tigers’ defensive front four.

A year ago, Tigers defensive linemen had 10 sacks and 20 quarterbackhurries in 13 games. In addition to their three sacks last Saturday along, they were credited with hurrying Prescott into incompletions six times.

Freshman defensive end Arden Key and sophomore defensive tackle Davon Godchaux each joined Neal in recording a sack apiece. Neal and Key both were credited with two quarterback-hurries.

End Tashawn Bower and tackle Christian LaCouture each recorded one quarterback-hurry.

The expectations for the LSU defensive line have been elevated since the hiring of new assistant coach Ed Orgeron, whose reputation was built on his ability to develop college defensive linemen. One game into his time at LSU, the Tigers pass rush is on track to get better results.

“Coach ‘O’ gives us more freedom,” said Bower, who also made his first career start last Saturday.

“During the week, we have a real good tempo. He is a great teacher. He teaches (each player) differently because he knows people learn differently.”

Key used his speed to sack Prescott from behind on just the second play of

attract world-class capital investment and job creation projects. Our success since 2008 has paid off in quality jobs for Louisiana residents like never before, and more of our citizens are able to build rewarding careers without having to leave our great state.”

In addition to the overall Top States for Doing Business ranking, Area Development ranked states in several specific business categories. For example, Louisiana ranks No. 2 in Incentive Programs; No. 2 in Leading Workforce Development Programs; No. 3 in Cooperative State Government; No. 3 in Speed of Permitting; No. 4 for Access to Capital and Project

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Louisiana now places higher in all national business climate rankings than it ever did prior to 2008. In five national business climate rankings – those published by Area

his college career.

“Arden is my little brother,” Neal said. “I just love the way he plays. He listens all the time to what everybody says. Arden will continue to make the big play.”

Now comes LSU’s first home game against Auburn, which whipped LSU 41-7 last season with then-quarterback Nick Marshall passing for more than 200 yards and running for more than 100 yards.

Johnson is more of a pocket passer, and has struggled in his first two games with five interceptions.

“Coach ‘O’ expects us to get a pass rush all the time,” said LaCouture, the most experienced of LSU’s defensive linemen. “We may not get there every time, but we must rattle the quarterback. We have to close the pocket and make the quarterback uncomfortable.”

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO LEASE PROPERTY

Public notice

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is accepting proposals for a one-year hunting lease of property immediately south of the South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr. Airport.

The site is roughly 266.8 acres.

Hunting on the site shall be limited to the use of shotguns and bow and arrows.

The minimum proposed rental shall be $8,537.60, equivalent to $32.00 per acre.

The lessor shall be required to carry general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.

A plat of the site can be examined online at www.portfourchon.com under Properties Available. Proposals should include the name, address, phone number, and email address of the bidder and the total annual rental proposed.

Proposals shall be hand-delivered to the Commission’s Administration office at 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA or mailed in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Hunting Lease” to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354.

Proposals are due by Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM at which time proposals will be opened and read aloud at the Administrative Office.

The Commission reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate individual proposals, and to consider all factors allowed by law.

Chett Chiasson, Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 9/2/15 9/9/15 91615

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Since 2008, LED has secured economic development projects that are creating more than 91,000 new jobs and more than $62 billion in new capital investment, along with hundreds of millions of dollars in new sales for small businesses throughout the state.

Public notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO LEASE PROPERTY

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is accepting proposals for a one-year hunting lease of property immediately south of the South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr. Airport.

The site is roughly 266.8 acres.

Hunting on the site shall be limited to the use of shotguns and bow and arrows.

The minimum proposed rental shall be $8,537.60, equivalent to $32.00 per acre.

The lessor shall be required to carry general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.

A plat of the site can be examined online at www.portfourchon.com under Properties Available. Proposals should include the name, address, phone number, and email address of the bidder and the total annual rental proposed.

Proposals shall be hand-delivered to the Commission’s Administration office at 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA or mailed in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Hunting Lease” to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354.

Proposals are due by Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at which time proposals will be opened and read aloud at the Administrative Office.

The Commission reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate individual proposals, and to consider all factors allowed by law.

Chett Chiasson, Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 8/26/15 9/9/15 9/16/15

NOTICE OF INTENT

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, FCC Environmental Services, LLC 1610 Woodstead Court, Suite 360 The Woodlands, TX 77380

IS HEREBY PUBLISHING A NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, POST OFFICE BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70804-9275. SAID APPLICATION WILL REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION TO OPERATE AN EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION WASTE TRANSFER STATION FACILITY. THE PROPOSED FACILITY WILL BE LOCATED IN LAFOURCHE PARISH, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, AT 569 DUDLEY BERNARD ROAD, GOLDEN MEADOW, LOUISIANA 70357.

APPLICANT INTENDS TO TEMPORARILY STORE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION WASTE GENERATED FROM THE DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS IN BARGES AND TRANSPORT TO ITS PERMITTED EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL FACILITY LOCATED IN THEODORE, ALABAMA.