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Rotary shrimp boil off benefit slated for Saturday

One of the many luxuries that Cajuns are afforded due to living on the coast is the abundance of fresh seafood. Just the thought of it evokes visions of boiling pots, steam dancing through the air and tantalizing our nostrils and perhaps a cold brew or two (or four). The smells produced are mouth-watering. Trays spilling over with large boiled shrimp flavored with just enough spiciness to make lips tingle are a sight for sore eyes, and a hungry stomach. This Saturday, Oct. 1, teams will get together and give it their all at the Golden Meadow Rotary Club’s Shrimp Boil Off, hoping to be crowned as the best shrimp boilers on the bayou. More than 1,000 pounds of locally caught shrimp will be brought in for the teams to boil and for hungry crowds to consume. The annual event will take place between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Oakridge Park. Music will take place throughout the day with a feature performance from Clustafunk from 5 – 9 p.m. For $15, attendees get all you can eat shrimp between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (while supplies last). See Rotary Page 6-A

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$740K grant to improve airport roadway

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $740,000 grant for the construction of a roadway connector to the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport, in Galliano. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 250 jobs and additional high-value jobs as a result of increased economic activity at the airport and improved efficiencies.

“Ensuring that our communities have the critical infrastructure they need to support commerce is a top priority for the Obama administration,” said Jay Williams, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. “Today’s EDA investment will foster job creation for Lafourche Parish through critical roadway connectivity improvements to the local airport.” EDA’s grant will facilitate the construction of a two-lane asphalt connector beginning at

the junction of Louisiana Highway 308 and the Lafourche Parish Airport Road that traverses to the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport’s facilities. The connector will provide turning lanes and asphalt shoulders for safer access to airport facilities. The project is expected to create better connection of marine and upland sites that are a part of the port complex, resulting in high-value jobs in Lafourche Parish.

Larose attorney to serve as French Food Festival Grand Marshal

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Lots of bargains are to be found this Saturday at the Town of Lockport’s Eighth Annual Townwide Garage Sale. The popular event is an opportunity for garage sale enthusiasts to visit several sales throughout the town, including at the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum. The weather also promises to have a fall feel to it. So put your walking shoes on and pad your pocketbooks and make your way to the Town of Lockport’s Garage Sale.

Grand Isle is sinking while standing water raises concerns By Bridget Mire Daily Comet Staff Writer

Standing water left in parts of Grand Isle after recent heavy rain and high tides has led to some concerns about the future of the island. Capt. Danny Wray with Calmwater Charters submits reports and photos to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration when he sees what he considers a weather anomaly or trend. Though he has no formal scientific training, what Wray has observed over the past years worries him.

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For instance, between Sept. 13 and Sept. 14, the parking lot of Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. 1, filled with water. “We had a large volume of tidal fluctuation,” Wray said. “It just pushes water back up on Grand Isle. If you drive down La. 1, the eastern side of La. 1 will fill up and the western side will drain. La. 1 acts like a low-lying dam.” Several local businesses reported experiencing rain and high tides, but not flooding. Paula Jansen of Bridgeside Marina said she doesn’t think the water at the marina was something for residents to be concerned about. “On high tide, we do get higher waters at times,” she said. “That was a little more than usual because it rained for like three hours, but the road wasn’t closed.” Tim Osborn, regional navigation manager for NOAA, said this is part of a long-term natural process called deltaic abandonment, which began when the Mississippi River changed course. It isn’t a climate change issue, although that is always a concern, Osborn said. See Grand Isle Page 6-A

Office visits now available at Lady of the Sea

Mr. Henry J. Lafont, Jr., a native of Golden Meadow and current resident of Larose, has been chosen as the Grand Marshal of the 43rd Annual French Food Festival of Larose, Henry Lafont, Jr. this upcoming Octo- Grand Marshall ber. Lafont was born in 1954 to Henry Sr. and Norma Lafont, also of Golden Meadow. He has one sister Mrs. Deanna Lafont Duet. In 1981 Henry and Kim Corales Lafont of Metairie were married. They have one daughter Renee Catherine Lafont who is following in her civic minded parents footsteps and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lafourche Education Foundation. They are also doting grandparents to one grandson, Pierce Comeaux. He and his mother are residents of Thibodaux. Grand Marshal Lafont is a proud 1972 Tarpon graduate of South Lafourche High School and a 1976 Colonel graduate of Nicholls State University with a B.A. in History. He is also a graduate from Louisiana State University Law Center with a Juris Doctorate in Law in 1979. Lafont, a practicing attorney, credits much of his professional and personal success to both his wife, Kim, and his Administrative Assistant for the past 27 years, Mrs. Dawn Eymard. See Lafont Page 3-A

Orgeron promoted to interim head coach at LSU

LSU fired head coach Les Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron on Sunday, and promoted defensive line coach and Larose native Ed “BeBe” Ed Orgeron Orgeron to interim head coach. The moves came less than 24 hours after Miles briefly watched his players wildly celebrate what they thought was a game-winning touchdown pass at Auburn, only to walk off the field with a stunning, 18-13 upset loss after officials determined on video replay that time had expired before the ball was snapped. See Orgeron Page 6-A

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Senior commodities to be given out this week

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28 at Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, September 29 at Raceland Recreation Center.

Jambalaya lunch benefit set for Thurs.

The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building, 202 Main Street, Lockport, will have a jambalaya lunch fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be $10 each and will consist of chicken and sausage jambalaya, white beans, green salad and roll. Orders can be picked up on Lafourche Street side of the building. Orders are being accepted now. Call (985) 5325106 or stop by the building on Tuesday or Thursday. Arrangements can be made for delivery of 10 or more orders.

Band festival slated for Oct. 1 at CLHS

Central Lafourche Trojan Lancer Band presents 2016 Fete De’ Musique to be

held on Saturday, Oct 1 at Central Lafourche High School Stadium. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is $5. There will be 12 marching bands from Louisiana, including CLHS and SLHS, competing for the 2016 Fete De Musique title as well as an exhibition show featuring the 2015 Louisiana Showcase Reserve Grand Champs – the Trojan Lancer Band. Concessions and drinks will also be available for purchase.

KC Soccer Challenge slated for Oct. 1

The Knights of Columbus, Fr. Charles J. Tessier Council 8898, will sponsor a Youth Soccer Challenge Competition on Oct. 1 at the Larose Regional Park Soccer Field. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. All boys and girls, ages 9-14, are invited to participate in the local level of competition and will be recognized for their participation in the event. Winners in their respective age groups will move on to the district challenge. In the event of a rainout the challenge will be held October 8.

Lockport KCs to take part in garage sale

The Lockport KCs and Ladies Auxiliary will have a huge garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 1 beginning at 7 a.m. at their home on Seventh Street in conjunction with the annual town-wide garage sale. Beignets and coffee will be sold in the morning and

hotdogs and chili along with a number of other items will be available for purchase around lunchtime.

Healing mass slated for this weekend

St. Joseph Catholic Church is hosting a Blessed Fr. Seelos Healing Mass and Veneration at all the masses on the weekend of October 1 and 2. Mass schedule is Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 7 a.m., 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. All are invited.

Local author to conduct book signings

Local author and Gheens resident Carrie Delatte will conduct several book signings in the coming weeks at the following library locations: - Lockport Library, Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m., 720 Crescent Avenue; - Raceland Library, Monday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m., 177 Recreation Drive; and - Bayou Blue Branch, Friday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m., 198 Mazerac Street. Delatte will be available to sign copies of her books, Vidalia and Southern Hospitality.

Vendors sought for LaSalette craft show

The Ladies of LaSalette will hold their annual fall craft show on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. The layout for the crafters will allow easy flow to each booth either inside or outside. Artists and crafters with original works are encouraged to participate in this year’s show. Spaces are available for a fee of $50. For more information and/or a registration form, please call Paula Morgan at 985-691-2479 or Our Lady of Prompt Succor Rectory at 985-475-5428.

Local artist’s work to be featured in exhibit

The work of artist Dolores Legendre of Lockport will be featured at Southdown Plantation’s upcoming quarterly artist exhibit. The exhibit, Cajun-Bayou Louisiana, is a reflection of Legendre’s lifelong love of Southeast Louisiana and her Cajun heritage. Legendre’s exhibit at Southdown will be available for viewing from October 1 through December 10. A reception will be held on Sunday, October 9 from 2-4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Dolores and her husband Daniel have generously agreed to give a free 16 ½” x 30” print of her work entitled “The Lord’s Supper”, to everyone that attends the reception or comes by to view the exhibit. Southdown Plantation is located at 1208 Museum Drive in Houma. Call 985851-0154 for more information or visit www.southdownmuseum.or g. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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LCOA health fair slated for Oct. 6

Lafourche Council on Aging will host a health fair on Thursday, October 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the LCOA office, 4876 Hwy 1., Raceland (The old Walmart building). Vendors will offer great services and lots of important information for seniors 50 years and older. Flu shots will be given free of charge. Call Chantell at 985532-0457 by September 28 to reserve a flu shot. Transportation is also available by calling the Transportation Department at 5320457, no later than September 28.

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Local libraries to offer a plethora of events throughout October

Animal Tales brings creepy critters to Lafourche library branches: Not all animals are cuddly. Join the Lafourche Parish Public Library for Animal Tales: Creepy Crawlers, a free program that celebrates those not-so-cuddly critters from spiders and snakes and more. Learn more about these creatures and their roles in the ecosystem and get a good view when Animal Tales visits the following library locations: • South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off: October 10, 10 a.m. • Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue: October 10, 1 p.m. Firefighters are coming to a library near you: Fire Prevention Week is October 9 – October 15, and the Lafourche Parish Public Library is welcoming local firefighters to story hours and other programs to teach about fire safety. Visit with firefighters at the following locations: • South Lafourche Branch, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off: October 3, 10:30 a.m. • Raceland Library, 177 Recreation Drive: October 4, 4:30 p.m. • Gheens Library, 153 N. Leon Drive: October 4, 6 p.m. • Larose Library, 305 E. Fifth Street: October 10, 11 a.m. • Golden Meadow Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive: October 11, 4:30 p.m. • Lockport Library, 720 Crescent Avenue: October 13, 10:30 a.m. Create your own book, zine at the South Lafourche Branch Library: Tweens and teens can create their own book or zine, spooky or otherwise, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays in October at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off, thanks to a Young Adult Library Services Asso-

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SLHS announces homecoming events

South Lafourche High School will host various events prior to and during its homecoming on Friday, Oct. 14. On Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. a pirogue race will take place in the bayou across from SLHS. On Thursday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., messy games will take place in the back yard of SLHS. On Friday, Oct. 14, a reception will be given for the 2016 SLHS Homecoming Court and returning graduates from the classes of 2006, 1996, 1986, 1976, and the 1966 classes of LCO and Golden Meadow in the

ciation Teen Read Week grant, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Lunch will be served to participants at 11:30 a.m. Tweens’ and teens’ books will be digitized, and those taking part will receive printed copies of their books. South Lafourche Branch Library offers “Gumbo is Good”: The South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off is recognizing the 100th anniversary in 2016 of children’s author Ezra Jack Keats’ birth with Gumbo is Good, a program that celebrates local families and multiculturalism. Draw a picture of your family to be displayed on the library’s giant mural, thanks to a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats’ Foundation. Stop by to take part on Saturdays and after 3 p.m. on weekdays. Learn couponing secrets at the Lockport library: Learn couponing tricks to keep more money in your pocket and your shelves stocked during a new program with couponer Leah Dardar, Snippin’ Sisters, at 4 p.m. on October 3 and October 17 at the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue. Participants are welcome to bring coupons to the workshop to clip and share or exchange coupons with others. Register for this program by call-

commons area of SLHS from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. SLHS faculty and staff invite all past graduates over the last 50 years as well as all past homecoming queens and kings to participate in the festivities and 50th year celebration by walking across the field at 5:40 p.m. The presentation of the 2016 Homecoming Court will follow at approximately 5:50 p.m. The homecoming dance will begin after the football game on Friday and end at 1 a.m. At the dance, the presentation of the 2016 Homecoming Court will begin at 11:30 p.m.

ing the library at 532-3158. Golden Meadow Branch Library offering Spanish classes: The Golden Meadow Branch Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, is offering free basic Spanish classes at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays throughout October. No registration is required. Learn to properly use a fire extinguisher at the Raceland library: Adults are invited to visit with members of the Raceland Fire Department who will talk about fire safety and demonstrate how to properly use a fire extinguisher at 11 a.m. on October 5 at the library, 177 Recreation Drive. Raceland library offering tween and teen writing, art workshop series: The Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, will conduct a four-week writing and art workshop series for those ages 8 to 16 throughout October. The workshops will take place at 4:30 p.m. on October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27. For more information on workshop topics, stop by or call the library at 537-6875. Learning Center to provide info on breast cancer at South Lafourche library: Representatives of Lady of the Sea General Hospital’s Learning Center See Library Page 10-A

Engagements

engagement of their daughter, Kourtni Lyn Chiasson, to Matthew Scott Lopez, son of Scott G. Lopez. The wedding will take place on October 15, 2016 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Julia Matherne and the late Tilman Matherne, Clara Mae Chiasson and the late Clyde Chiasson. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mary Ellen LaBiche and the late Jean Whitney Labiche, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Sherry Lopez.

Plaisance - Adams

Mr. and Mrs. Eves, III and Angie Plaisance announce the engagement of their daughter, Keara Ann Plaisance to Scotty Paul Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil and Elaine Adams. The wedding will take place on October 8, 2016 in New Orleans, La. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Eves, Jr. and Mary Plaisance and Glenn and Clara Ledet. The prospective groom is the grandson of Nolan and Laura Adams and Cleveland and Nelma Cheramie.

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Lafont has been and currently is a member of several professional organizations and is and has also been involved in several civic organizations. He was honored by the Golden Meadow Lions Club as Lion of the Year (198283), Who’s Who Among Young Americans (1992), Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals (199798), American Cancer Society, Lafourche Parish Unit -Volunteer of the Year (1999), and Nicholls State University, College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Alumnus (2014). Recently a small group of festival committee members visited Henry at his office and upon entering, his first sentence was: “What can I help ya’ll with … anything!” When told he had been nominated to be this year’s Grand Marshal, his initial response was, “Why me?” If you ever get the chance to visit with Mr. Henry, you immediately get the sense of pride he has for Lafourche Parish, his community and his family, and is incredibly humble about all that he has worked hard to accomplish. By reading over the list of all he has volunteered for you cannot find a more civic minded gentleman

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who cares more about the youth in our community and numerous charities he and Kim support. Grand Marshal Lafont has been a longtime supporter of the park and civic center including being a frequent festival auction bidder, a yearly guest of the Wild Game Supper, an avid supporter of the Park’s long term Endowment Fund, a past festival bank volunteer and a fan of the French Food Festival ROCKS concert series. Grand Marshal XXXIX, Mr. Henry Lafont, Jr., invites all of his friends, family members and local communities to come out to the 43rd Annual French Food Festival on October 28-30 in Larose to come and make the ‘veille’ (visit). When there, be sure to try out some of his festival favorites including the smoked sausage BBQ poboys, hot dogs and homemade chili, and the ever-popular Uzee family seafood gumbo! You’ll find him and Kim under the Park Pavilion dancing to everything from Swamp Pop to Rock and Roll all while scoping out prized items from the live auction he loves! For more information on the French Food Festival call 985-693-7355, follow on Facebook at Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, or sign up online at www.bayoucivicclub.org.

ber of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by five this week to 511. A year ago, 838 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 418 rigs sought oil and 92 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas and Oklahoma each gained two rigs and Alaska, California, North Dakota and Pennsylvania each was up one. Louisiana, New Mexico and West Virginia each declined by one rig. Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, Utah and Wyoming were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404. ___

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Toups – Vincent

Jessi Susan Toups and James Paul Vincent will be united in marriage on January 28, 2017 in Prairieville, LA. Jessi is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Toups of Galliano and Mr. and Mrs. Chad Melancon of Larose. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vincent of Baton Rouge.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The number of West Nile virus cases this year in Louisiana has risen to 26. That’s up from 24 earlier this month. Details released Friday by Louisiana’s health department show that 16 of those cases involve serious infections of the brain or other parts of the nervous system. Eight infections caused the flu-like West Nile fever. Two people who were infected showed no symptoms. There have been no deaths so far this year from the mosquito-borne virus.

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Mr. and Mrs. Yale and Callie Landry, of Gheens, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Elizabeth Landry to Darren John Dufrene, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Darren Sr. and Peggy Dufrene of Lockport. The wedding will take place on October 7, 2016 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport.

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of crude oil. Still, the average price per gallon is a dime less than it was a year ago. The Lundberg Survey found the average price of midgrade gasoline was $2.53 a gallon while premium was $2.74 a gallon. The average price for diesel in Friday’s survey was $2.40 a gallon. The highest average price for regular gas in the contiguous U.S. was $2.80 in San Francisco. The lowest was $1.91 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ___

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Central Lafourche finally got one against their biggest rivals. The Trojans trumped South Lafourche 41-34 on Friday night – a thrilling game that featured more than 1,000 yards of offense and countless big plays. With the win, the Trojans are now 4-0 on the season. It’s the first time the team has beaten South Lafourche in eight years. Coach Keith Menard said after the game that the win is nice, but it’s just one victory in a 10-game journey. But even the oftenstoic Menard conceded that the game meant a little more to his team than others. “We want to go 10-0,” Menard said. “And for us to do that, we have to win every week, which means every game is important. I can’t break, and I can’t say that this one is bigger than any other. … But look at the kids. They’re still out there celebrating. I don’t know that it takes a lot of clues to see that this was a game that our guys wanted pretty badly to win.” Friday’s game had a little bit of everything. The first quarter started slowly with each team trading stalled drives with one another, which pushed the game into the second quarter in a scoreless tie. But then things heated up. In the second quarter, the Trojans caught fire, scoring two-straight Jake Allemand passing touchdowns – one to David Robinson and the other to Kenneth Poindexter – to go

on top 14-0 midway through the second quarter. But the Tarpons battled back. South Lafourche scored twice in the final five minutes of the half – one on a pass from Jaydon Cheramie to Chandler Lefort and the other a pass from Cheramie to Corbin Allen – to send the game to halftime with the Trojans on top 21-13. “I thought the points before the half were big for us,” South Lafourche coach Brandon Nowlin said. “I thought they really allowed us to settle in and get some momentum in the second half. The problem was that we started the second half as slow as we did the first. Every time we got something going, it was when we were against the scoreboard and absolutely needed it. We never could get ahead of the game.” As Nowlin said, the Tarpons sputtered early in the second half, which allowed the Trojans to feast. Central Lafourche scored twice in the third quarter to take a 34-13 lead – an advantage that many thought would send the game into a blowout. The first score was a 27-yard touchdown from halfback Nelton Allen. The other was a pass from Allemand to Poindexter. But the Tarpons weren’t done. After falling into the 21-point rut, Cheramie got hot, hitting two-straight deep touchdown passes to Damarcus Caine to make the game interesting again in the fourth quarter. After the deep passes, both teams scored again,

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Central Lafourche players celebrate a score during the contest with rival South Lafourche Friday night in Galliano. which gave the Trojans the ball late with a seven-point advantage. The Tarpons’ defense stiffened enough to get the ball back with less than a minute to play, but nothing materialized. South Lafourche got a few first downs, but then ran out of time, which sealed the victory for Central. “We just had a few too many mistakes,” Nowlin said. “We didn’t finish drives. We missed a field goal. We turned over the ball. We had penalties. All of those things add up. We lost a football game by seven points to a damned good opponent, and we did all of those things wrong. We have a heck of a team here. It’s on me as our head coach to fix a lot of those things.” After the game, the teams met at midfield and Menard addressed both clubs, calling it one of the best games he’d ever been part of. Then, they prayed – together. Two rivals that were divided on the field for 48 minutes, but then united afterwards to give thanks. “We’re rivals, but we came together to give thanks for such a beautiful night,” Menard said. “To me, battling someone for 48 minutes, then grabbing their hand in prayer after – to me, that’s what it’s all about.”

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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The South Alabama defense stopped Dontrell Taylor short of the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt to seal the Jaguars’ 41-40 overtime win against Nicholls on Saturday night. Before the play South Alabama (2-2) appeared to have the win when Chase Forcade’s pass was intercepted in the end zone on a 2-point attempt which was nullified due to an offside call. Taylor had 25 carries for 125 yards and the touchdown for the Colonels to bring the score to 41-40 in the extra session. Xavier Johnson’s 4yard touchdown run in overtime put the Jaguars up 41-34. Dallas Davis completed a 9-yard touchdown pass to Tyrone Williams with 16 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 34. It was Davis’ first TD pass of the night against four interceptions. Davis had 302 yards passing. Nicholls (1-2) scored 23 points in the second quarter and trailed 24-23 at the break.

After firing the most successful football coach in the history of the program, LSU needs a home run hire. There should be no shortage of interest for what has become one of the best gigs in big-time college football, but upgrading from Les Miles is far from a sure thing. LSU could be forced to wait on the coaches at the top of its wish list if schools such as Texas and Southern California enter the market. “Let’s say there’s a coach at Houston who may have a choice at Texas, Southern Cal or LSU,” former LSU coach and Big Ten Network analysis Gerry DiNardo said, making a-not-so subtle reference to Tom Herman. “What does he do?” Every job has pros and cons, and coaches will have preferences and family ties to influence decisions, but generally, they are all looking for a chance to win championships. “There’s a few jobs in this country that regardless of what your competition does, you can win a championship,” DiNardo said, citing Alabama, Ohio State, USC and Texas among those that qualify. “Someone has to slot LSU in there,” said DiNardo, who went 32-24-1 for the Tigers from 199599. “Some coach has to say, ‘Regardless of what anyone else does, I can win a championship at LSU. It doesn’t matter if Alabama is rocking and rolling, LSU is the best job.’” Or at least a better job than what the coach already has. It was a relatively easy choice for DiNardo to go from Vanderbilt to Baton Rouge back in the mid-1990s, even though the Tigers had just gone through six straight losing seasons. LSU and its fans are not likely to be satisfied with a similar hire this time around. Since 2000, LSU has been one of the elite programs in college football. Nick Saban followed DiNardo and LSU blossomed along with the SEC. Since 2000, Oklahoma and Ohio State are the only Power Five conference programs that have more victories than LSU. The Tigers four SEC titles since 2000 match Alabama for the most. Miles took over for Saban and won 114 games in 12-plus seasons, including the 2007 national championship. Only Charlie McClendon (137) won more games than Miles at LSU, but it took him seven more full seasons to do it. “I felt, however, that this program needed a change, and the change was necessary to give the players the best opportunity to succeed,” LSU athletic director Joe Alleva said Monday. Miles’ problems started with the 2011 SEC title game loss to Alabama. The

Crimson Tide has won three of the last four SEC titles and two more national championships since then. The path to championships at LSU currently goes through arguably the greatest dynasty ever in college football. “Charlie Mac used to say to me, ‘I could never beat Alabama. Nobody cared that nobody else could,’” DiNardo said. At 63 years old, Saban likely doesn’t have decades left with the Tide, but whoever signs up for the LSU job has to figure he will be dealing with Saban for at least a few more years. Saban aside, there is no doubt that access to talent is a huge draw for coaching candidates. Louisiana is among the most fertile states in the country when it comes to producing FBS talent, and LSU has no in-state Power Five competition for those players. “Most of the state kids want to be Tigers, regardless of who the head coach is,” DiNardo said. LSU plugged in Ed Orgeron as interim coach while getting a head-start on the competition in its coaching search, though that provides only marginal advantage if its target is an active head coach.

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And there is no reason to think the Tigers won’t reach for the biggest prizes. Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher is a former LSU assistant who Tigers boosters covet. His resume is sterling, includes a national championship, and he is the anti-Miles in that he been one of the college football’s best at developing quarterbacks. Herman has only been a head coach for two seasons, but he is the brightest of rising stars. His spread offense is the antithesis of the antiquated attack Miles was running. “That’s ultimately what got Les Miles fired,” former LSU defensive lineman and SEC Network analyst Booger McFarland said on ESPN. “Here’s what LSU wants: They want a successful head coach who runs the spread,” DiNardo said. “That’s why Tom Herman’s perfect. I think (North Carolina coach Larry) Fedora fits in there, too.” No matter who lands at LSU, here’s the number to beat: .778. That’s Miles’ winning percentage, the best of anybody who has ever coached more than 40 football games at LSU. ____ Follow Ralph D. Russo at www.Twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP

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Cold beverages, desserts and other items are also available for purchase. The music and fun are an added bonus. Children 12 and under are free. This event is the Golden Meadow Rotary Club’s main fundraiser that helps to fund projects and scholarships they offer throughout the year. “All of the money we raise at the Boil Off goes back to the community,” said G.M. Rotary President Frank Boura. “We provide five scholarships to South Lafourche students who attend Nicholls State University. We work with local schools to get names of needy families so we can donate food baskets and toys at Christmas, we donated body cameras and ear pieces for local police departments, the list just goes on,” he said. The local service club meets weekly to map out projects and implement ways they can help in the community as well as through projects with Rotary International around the world. The Golden Meadow club is currently working on creating a soccer field in Golden Meadow, it services the basketball court, made a playground area, does Easter egg hunts for local schools, helps with disaster assistance and recently donated $1,000 of items to flood victims in Gonzales through a sister Rotary club. “We understand the community is hurting but we’re hoping to raise some money to continue helping others in our area through our projects – any amount helps. We hope people come out and have a good time for a great cause,” said Boura. Currently there are about eight boiling teams registered but there is still room for more. Anonymous judges will sample the shrimp from each team and first through third place winners will be award prizes. To register a team before Saturday, contact Frank at 985-665-1220. So get your appetites ready for some nice 21-25 sized shrimp, put on your dancing shoes and head on over to the Oakridge Park on Saturday to Laissez les bon temps rouler!

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“Coach Miles has done a tremendous job here and he’s been a great ambassador for our University, which makes this even more difficult,” LSU athletic director Joe Alleva said in a written statement. “However, it’s apparent in evaluating the program through the first month of the season that a change has to be made. “We have an obligation to our student-athletes to put them in the best position to have success on the football field each week. We have great confidence that coach Orgeron will do just that.” Miles, who replaced Nick Saban in 2005, went 114-34 at LSU, the secondmost victories in school history behind Charles McClendon’s 137 victories from 1962 to 1979. Orgeron says that as a Louisiana native, it’s “a dream” to have the opportunity to be LSU’s head coach. The 55-year-old Orgeron, who was formally introduced as Les Miles’ interim replacement on Monday, says he has no idea whether he’ll have the job past this season and isn’t saying whether he sees his opportunity as an audition to remain for the longer term. He says his only concern is the happiness of LSU players and seeing them win. Orgeron says he’s tapped current assistant Steve Ensminger, a former LSU quarterback, to replace offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. He says the offense will be “tweaked” to feature more spread formations. Orgeron, known by players as “Coach O,” is a Larose native, a South Lafourche High School graduate, and renowned recruiter. He was a head coach once before in the SEC with Mississippi, but never had a winning record there and was fired after three seasons. He fared better as interim head coach at Southern California in 2013, going 6-2 in place of Lane Kiffin, who’d been fired that season. Orgeron joined the LSU staff in 2015 as defensive line coach and has since added the title of re-

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cruiting coordinator to his list of duties. As a player, Orgeron was a four-year starter on the defensive line for Northwestern State, captaining the Demons as a senior. He received his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Northwestern State in 1984. He starred in football, basketball and track at South Lafourche High School. He and his wife, Kelly, have 3 sons, Tyler, and twins Parker and Cody. Tyler is a member of the LSU football support staff, while twins Parker and Cody are in their first year as part of the McNeese State football team. “Coach O brings new energy. He is pumped up. I am excited to play for coach O,” center Ethan Pocic said. “It’s not easy. College football is a business. The best thing I can do is do whatever coach O asks us. He’s our coach now.” LSU’s first game under Orgeron is Saturday in Tiger Stadium against Missouri.

Grand Isle From 1-A

“We’ve got people (saying), ‘Are we going to have more severe rainstorms?’ We’re seeing that,” he said. “These are the tell-tales or symptoms of a warming climate, but the predominant driver is ... over thousands of years, the Mississippi River has built up the coast. These delta areas are abandoned. There’s a greatly reduced

Radio Daze, III - Enter Roy Vicknair Roy Anthony Vicknair was born in New Orleans on January 24, 1937, then moved to Houma and finally LaPlace where he died at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 of complications caused by Parkinson’s disease. He was survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda, and daughters Ann, Judy and Diane, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. I want to acquaint you with my good friend before I tell our story. He retired in 1999 after 40 years in radio broadcasting on KLFT AM Golden Meadow, KTIB AM Thibodaux, and KHOM FM Houma. He was a member of many civic and social organizations, and in retirement he became a videographer covering weddings and other functions. I met Roy when he came to work at KLFT (later KLEB) in Golden Meadow in 1959 where my good friend “Cousan” Dudley Bernard was the “Voice of the Cajuns”. Radio stations are identified by letters prefixed with “W” east of the Mississippi and west with “K”. The others are at the whim of the owners, hence WWL, Loyola University, WNOE, former Louisiana Governor Jimmy Noe, KLFT, Leo and Florence Theriot, KLEB, Little Eagle Broadcasting, KHOM, Houma and KLRZ, Larose. (More information than you wanted.) In 1960 I negotiated a recording contract for my friend, former Columbia recording artist Vin Bruce whose major contract had been dropped in 1956 due to the exploding popularity of Rock and Roll music. Ville Platte Jin/Swallow label owner Floyd Soileau said, “That name is still very popular in South Louisiana and I could sure sell his records. Listen, Roy Vicknair recorded Joe Barry at KLFT before I sent you to Cosimo with him and I’m a Fool to Care, so maybe he would record Vin.”

amount of sediment coming down the river today because of dams and better farming practices. You’re seeing no new sediment being put into these areas.” A 2010 NOAA report said rising sea levels and sinking land could cause Grand Isle to flood as much as half a year by 2100. The report said between 2096 and 2100, sea level would rise by 2.7 feet. In 2014, NOAA reported Grand Isle had lost 1.32 inches of elevation to the Gulf of Mexico within five years. The agency released graphs this month showing a sea-level rise of about 9.05 mm a year on Grand Isle. Last week, NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey began reviewing southeast Louisiana. Osborn said Friday that he hoped the team would get to Grand Isle soon. South Lafourche Levee District General Manager Windell Curole said he often talks to Osborn and that NOAA’s work has helped the Levee District accurately determine water and land elevations. “If you’re going to live in south Louisiana, you have to pay close attention to subsidence issues,” Curole said. “We’ve seen that the bridge between Leeville and Golden Meadow has subsided one foot in 20 years. ... If you have a cake, the cake is subsidence and sea level rises to the icing. We’re building the levees higher and are paying close attention to that.” Although the South Lafourche Levee District doesn’t cover Grand Isle, the same concerns plague

Ervin “Vin” Bruce had practically given up music and was only playing in a local club. Roy and I had become friends and he agreed to engineer the session. Calling in many favors I gathered musicians Harry Anselmi, Luke Charpentier, Jr. and D.J. Collins on steel, lead and rhythm guitars respectively, Mack Cheramie on drums and Ebdon Barrios on electric bass. Harry and Mack were in the Vin Bruce trio and played at the Golden Meadow Town Club, better known as La Nige located next door to the Town Hall. Gene Rodrigue, a fellow musician and recording artist was just visiting. We met one night at the studio located on the second floor of the State Bank building in Golden Meadow. Roy set up a large mike to pick up the fiddle, drums, electric bass, rhythm guitar and Vin’s vocal and another mike to pick up Harry’s steel and Luke’s lead guitars. Roy moved mikes and musicians around for what seems like an hour and conducted sound checks from the glassed control room. Vin selected two songs he had written and recorded in Nashville but were never released. They were finally released in 2014 on the Columbia CD “Vin Bruce, A Cajun Legend”, which contained Vin’s entire catalog of Nashville sessions. The songs were “Le Daylasay” and “Ci Tout M’aime”, available online on Amazon and ITunes. We did not use an accordion which in West Louisiana bands were indispensable, but we had to establish at least a fiddle for the Cajun sound. Ernest Tubb and Bob Wills had made accordions obsolete since the 1930’s. They returned to the Lafayette area with the recordings of Ira Legendre. There had also been no fiddle players in bands in our area since the Guidry Brothers and Levy Bruce

Curole’s region and the island. This year, Curole said, the Larose floodgate has closed about 140 days. Wray said he can’t see the lost parts of Grand Isle being restored, although the island of about 1,400 people likely won’t become uninhabitable in his lifetime. “It really doesn’t take more than three days of a southeast wind, and it starts to stack up on this side of the bay,” he said. “It’s foreshadowing of which direction we’re headed.” Osborn said maintaining Louisiana’s only populated barrier island is a matter of cost.

“Half of New Orleans today is below sea level, and yet New Orleans functions OK. But it’s taken billions and billions of dollars to get it to be a viable community, and it’s going to cost a ton of money in the future,” he said. “What’s the investment that needs to be made to protect Grand Isle and keep it a viable community, and are the state, the parish and Grand Isle willing to spend that money?”

Mathews, LA – Potential transportation projects and public input was received Tuesday at the South Lafourche library in Galliano as the South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC) held the second of three workshops to receive suggestions on how to improve transportation in the parish. Among the primary needs in the South Lafourche area is an access road from LA Highway 1 to LA Highway 3235 in Galliano so that a bridge can be built to connect to the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport. “This access road is very important because it will improve commerce to the airport and allow it to grow,” said Councilman

Daniel Lorraine. “In addition, it will help with efforts to obtain the funds to build a new bridge to connect the airport to Highway 3235.” Data was presented on traffic counts for major highway in the parish and attendees then broke into groups to discuss ideas for the area. The data showed that Lafourche Parish is slightly above the nation average in people driving alone to work and well below the national average in using other transit to get to work. A public hearing for the Thibodaux area was held last week and one for the central Lafourche area will be held on Thursday at the governmental complex in Mathews at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

(Vin’s father) in the late twenties. Gene Rodrigue came to our rescue. “I play a little, but only for a very short break or a take-off. I can’t sustain for entire songs,” he said. As producer/director I said, “Great Gene, that will do.” He did and it worked. The few seconds he played established us as a Cajun band, and just about that

time Roy was ready. From the control room we heard, “OK Fellows, Vin Bruce Leu Delaysay take one.” As Jackie Gleason often said, “And Away We Go!” After 28 takes we had the two in the can. More next week! Bye Now!

— Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 448-7639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.

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CLASSIFIED ADS Wednesday, September 28, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House to be moved or torn down for materials. Call 985-6378198 or 985-258-5775. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-517-2341 337-517-2340 Golden Meadow 3 bedroom, 2 bath home; 1840 sq. ft. on piers; lot 146’ x 120’; carport; garage/ workshop; municipal sewerage; NO owner financing; NO rent to own available. _________________ Lease Purchase Option: Victorian 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in Larose on LA.1 (quiet neighborhood). Asking $128,000. For details call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ House For Sale: with bayou side property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office, 2 car garage. 1750 sq.ft.; huge, partially fenced yard, 125’x288’; 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. House for Sale: Kitchen and dining room together, living room, shed, carport, 22kw Generac generator. 122 West 177th St., Galliano. $60,000. 985637-9769. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. House for Sale: Large deck and cabana. 137 Terrebonne Lane, Golden Meadow. Appraised at $98,000. Asking $72,000. Call 985714-2860. _________________

LAND

Reduced! Land For Sale: Must Sale! 100x619. 1.4 acres, down West 164th St., Galliano. Last section in back, borders and access to canal. Great for investment, crawfish pond, etc. Undeveloped and unrestricted. Asking $20,000. Call 985696-7912. _________________

BUSINESSES

Office For Sale: Owner financing or lease. For pictures e m a i l : M 1 T 2 M 3 @ gmail.com. Call 985696-3132. _________________

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________

FOR RENT

2BR Mobile Home for Rent: partially furnished, washer / dryer hook up, water paid, no pets, private yard, $595/mo and $400/ dep. 985-632-2158 or 985-533-6212. _________________ Apartment for rent in Cut Off. 2bd., 1ba. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard, cemented parking. Very quiet and secure. No pets. For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________ House for Rent: 2bd., 1ba. Located at 111 West 159th St. in Galliano. $700/mo. $400/dep. (non refundable). Appliances included. Quiet neighborhood. Utility shed included. Call 985475-7763 or 985-6377763 for more information. _________________ Unfurnished Apt. for rent. All appliances except w/d & no connections for it. Single or couple only. No pets. $450/mo. & $300/dep. Call 985632-3060. _________________ House for rent: 2bd., 1ba. spacious and quiet. All appliances, washer & dryer. Utilities paid. Cut Off area. $750/mo and $350/non-refundable deposit. Call 985-8568005. _________________ LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome. Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________

Human Resources Director

Lafourche Parish Government Thibodaux, LA 70301 We are seeking candidates ffoor the role of Human Resources Director to lead the H.R. department functions for Laffoourche Parish Government in Thibodaux, LA. The fo H.R. Director provides a range of support services and solutions to the Administration plus various entities that partner with Laffoourche Parish Government. The Human Resources Director will be responsible for leading the H.R. team to align resources to meet the needs of Laffoourche Parish Government’s developing and implementing policy. The Director will have oversight of employee benefit plans, compensation, organizational development and other H.R. programs such as risk management. The candidate should have a minimum of five (5) years of local or state government experience in a leadership role with an acute understanding of Human Services Systems. This includes but is not limited to Health Benefit Exchanges, risk management, and operational software systems such as MUNIS that support human services programs. In conjunction with working on behalf of the Parish Administration, the candidate should have three (3) years of experience with policies and procedures of Civil Service at the local government level. This includes supporting proactive talent management strategies and procedures for hiring, onboarding, and compliance unique to government entities.

Recommended requirements include: • Minimum of 5 years’ experience specific to government • Experience with developing and implementing employee benefit/compensation/ worker ’s compensation and other insurance programs • Experience with government contracts in multiple states • Experience with developing and implementing Online human services program applications • Experience with developing and implementing talent management strategies • B.S. Degree in Human Resource Management, or related field • Masters of Human Resources Degree Job T Ty ype: Full-time Recommended education: • Bachelor ’s and Master ’s Recommended experience: • Human Resources: Five or more years specific to government Required license or certification: • SPHR Preferred

Deadline to apply is October 31, 2016

Applicants should email their resume to: James B. Cantrelle, Parish President 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 EOE / ADA

For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home; completely renovated; additional office/ bedroom; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; Ready to move in; $1,200/ month; $850/ deposit. 985-6936533/ 985-728-2620 FMI. _________________ Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath homel ready to move in; spacious and updated; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; $1,000/ month; $850/deposit. 985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person); $600/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. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious; background checks; no pets; no smoking inside; quiet neighborhood; $750/ month, $750/ deposit; 985475-7273 or 985-6377273 _________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath house; located in Galliano; recently renovated; stove; washer/dryer; water paid; no pets; quiet neighborhood; $650 /month; $500/ security/ cleaning deposit. Call 985-278-0655. _________________ House for Rent: 3BR, 2ba. West 131st St. in Galliano. $800/mo and $400/dep. No smoking, no pets. Also a Trailer for Rent: 3BR, 1ba, East 25th St. in Larose, $800/mo and $400/dep. No smoking, no pets. 985-6962270. _________________ Newly Built 2BR Apts. for Rent: $750/mo plus $750/dep. Call 985714-2860. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. Home for Rent: next door to Lady of the Sea Hospital. $700/mo. rent with $500/dep. 985677-0915. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 .5 bath in Larose on LA-1. $950/month. Call Diane at 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________

Reduced! For Rent: newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath brick house in Galliano offering new appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $950/month; $950 /deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-4542. _________________

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 _________________

Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom; in Galliano; perfect for single or couple. $500/month and $300/deposit. Call 985-475-6386. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; remodeled; stove, fridge, washer/ dryer; Cut Off; FMI Call 985665-7621. _________________ For Rent: Mobile Home in Galliano. 2 bedroom; 1 double bath with garden tub and shower; fully furnished; $675/month; $675/deposit. Background check; no pets; no smoking. 985-637-7273. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom: 1 bath: wood floors throughout house: located at 224 East 36th St. in Cut Off. $750/mth: $750/dep. Partially furnished. Call 985691-3052. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $800/month; $500/deposit. Larose. No pets. Couples only. 985-696-1497. _________________ House For Rent: 2 big bedrooms; big bath; 139 North 2nd St., near GMUE School; carport with large shed; small yard; quiet neighborhood; $800/rent; $800/deposit. Call 677-6255. _________________

Cabana For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1.5 bath; private neighborhood; double carport; all utilities paid, includes cable; $900/month; $600/deposit. Call 677-6255. _________________ A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $600/mth., $500 security deposit. Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ 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. $800/ month; $500/ deposit. Utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet neighborhood located on LA 1 in Cut Off; fenced yard plus offset den; patio; carport. $1200/month. Call Diane at 985691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2911329 for more information. _________________ For Sale: 2011 Gravely Mower; 1600 hrs; 52” bed; $2,000. Double Axle Trailer; 2006; 16 x 6 ½ wide; $1,000; tool box, weedeater and gas can racks. Phone (985) 696-1575 or (985) 696-3965. _________________ Homemade Cypress Swings for sale: childrens rocking horses and chairs. Call 985278-2947. _________________ Mud Boat Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Prodrive. 243 hours, manual reverse. $2,000. Call 985-2589819. _________________

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Now Renting Large Units 15’ x 50’ Hwy. 3161, Cut Off

MLS 122464: This newly renovvated 2BR, 2ba cottage boasts 1,885 2ba. 1 885 total sqqftft of space and sits on an 80’ x 221’ lot. It includes a two-car carport and a storage shed, has central A/C and heat, a window unit u and an attic fa fan. It’s priced to sell at $139,800! Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107 Since 1916

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Boat For Sale: 47x16 Steel Hull, wooden cabin. Just put on dry dock, had bottom checked and bottoms good. Overhauled 3306 Caterpiller 251HP. Rebuilt winch, clutch, A-frame and cabin. Asking $50,000. Call Mary at 985-691-4008. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Antique Hand Crank Corn Cracker. Lots of chicken & rooster things. Lots of BRAND NEW kitchen & misc. items. Thursday, Sept. 29th, Friday, Sept. 30th, and Saturday, Oct. 1st. from 8am-till. Located at 107 E. Ave. C. Delta Farm Rd., Larose. _________________ CARPORT SALE: Saturday, October 1st. 450 North Oak Street, Lockport Heights. 7am-2pm. _________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, Oct. 1st. 613 Tenth St., Lockport. 8am-2pm. Mens clothes 2X-4X, dishes, Tupperware, queen bed, etc. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, September 29th. 7am-2pm. 331 Carla St., Larose. _________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, Oct. 1st. 102 Seventh St. Town of Lockport. Blue house next to boat launch. 7am-3pm rain or shine. Lots of kids, women, mens clothes and knick knacks, etc. _________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, Oct. 1st. 7am-till. Lots of everything! 309 Lafourche St. Lockport. Hope to see you there. _________________ Garage Sale: Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st. West 103rd St. 2nd house on right. Early birds welcome. Large variety of merchandise. _________________ GARAGE SALE: 314 East 74th St., Thursday, Sept. 29th. 8am6pm. Wood dining set/6 chairs, black iron. 3 shelf bakers rack, cedar chest, large mirror, portable baby bed, strollers, exercise mat w/DVD, quilts, red wagon, new and used toys, Matchbox, Tuperware, fishing rods, troll motor, camping, dolls, de’cor, Hunter ceiling fans, Levelor blinds, ceremic tiles, faux fur coat, new diaper bags, baby,size 9.5 SAS, china sets, large pans, large stainless mixing bowls, vintage kitchen, lamps, wooden hamper and waste basket, etc. _________________

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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MLS 123128: 123128 This Thi 3BR, 3BR 2BA ranch style home has 1468 sqftft of living spacce and 2344 sqft total area. It’s located on a 449’ x 583’ lot in Galliano. It has a large garagge, new appliances and won’t last long at $$120,000! Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

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

Garage Sale: 19223 East Main St., Lot 3, Golden Meadow. About ¼ mile north of the bridge. 8am12pm. Wed. Sept. 28th, Thurs. Sept. 29th and Fri. Sept. 30th. _________________ Indoor & Outdoor Garage Sale: Thur., Fri., & Sat. Sept. 29th, 30th and Oct. 1st. 8am till 4pm. 7518 Hwy 1, Lockport (across from the Bellevue Fire Station). Lots of new & used items. Clothes for all, hunting clothes and boots, furniture, hunting bow and arrow w/case. Total gym exercise machine, threadmill, hallmark gift bags, giftwrap tissue, thankyou notes and invitations and lots more. Don’t miss! Items are priced to sell. _________________ Garage Sale: Sept. 29th. 164 east 43rd. St. 7am till 4pm. _________________ Garage Sale: Wed. 9/28, Thurs. 9/29, and Fri. 9/30. 8am till 2pm. 211 East 26th Place, Larose. Baby, kids & adult clothing! Toys, baby stuff, and lots more. _________________

HELP WANTED

EPS is growing again! Administrative Clerk / Dispatcher Assistant. Immediately accepting applications for administrative clerk / dispatcher assistant to work in Port Fourchon, 5/2 schedule, 40 hours per week. Position is scheduled to last 6 months. Ideal applicant must be proficient in Excel/ Word/ Powerpoint and have some background experience with SAP and other tracking software programs. Health insurance offered and paid holidays. Applications accepted (MondayThursday 8-11am and 1-4pm). Valid references required. EOE/M/F. Apply online at www.epsteam.com or email resume to hr@epsteam.com. _________________ Salon Thairapy is looking for a full time hairdresser. Booth renter. Call Michelle Lefort at 985-6375151 for more information. _________________ Special Education District No. 1 “The Center” is seeking a Direct Support staff for its facility in Cut Off, Louisiana. Successful candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a GED or High School Diploma, possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, pass a Criminal Background Check, Physical, Drug Test and Agility/Ability Test. Interested parties should call Rose Grabert @ 985-6325671 for an appointment. Applications will be accepted from September 24, 2016 through October 3, 2016 between the hours of 8a.m. – 2p.m. _________________ Superior Rent to Own is now hiring fulltime Account Managers. Up to $30k annual with full benefits. Must be cable of heavy lifting. Apply in person at 4560 Hwy 1., Suite 4 in Raceland or 14492 West Main St. in Cut Off. _________________ Need Income? Looking for Tupperware consultants, flexible hours. Part/time or full/time. Earn money your first week. Earn bonuses, free Tupperware. Save on personal purchases. Start your Tupperware business today. Terry (985) 872-5051. _________________

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www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________ SBL Construction hiring a dependable Foreman / Excavator, Crane, Bulldozer Operator. Must be able to pass drug screening, physical, have own transportation. Call 985-6651220 FMI. _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced hairstylist, nail technician, message therapist, and/or esthetician. FMI call Rosalyn Chiasson at 696-4540 or 5322305. _________________ Drivers CDL-A: Paul Transportation. The Company Drivers Love to Drive For! Top Drivers Avg. $60,000+yr! New Kenworths! 855-2052171. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________ Dirt Cheap, cheap dirt. 5 loads free. Fine dirt, blackjack or gravel. Call 985-2586533 (cell) or 985258-6206 (office). _________________ 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. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service. 985-691-7570. _________________ 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 _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Double J Roofing Specialize in ReRoofs, Metal Roofs, Aluminum Roofs, Patio Enclosures and repairs. 20 years experience and doing business in all parishes. Get the best for less! One call we do it all! Free Estimates and Senior Discounts and Financing Available. Office: 985-722-3129 Cell: 985-870-6911

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Production Operators A, B & Leads Home at night, 7&7 Sch hedule Excellent benefits pacckage

You may apply in the follow wing ways: Fax: 985-532-258 80 Email:pioneer@pioneerp prod.net or apply in person at the Lockpport office.

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Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional Accountant to perform the following duties: perform accounting activities including reconciliations of accounts, completion of annual audits, review financial reports, analyze statements, improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions, and oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred. Apply in person at

17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

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. _________________

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prose-

cuted 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. _________________

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 _________________________

MEMORIALS

Happy Birthday in Heaven

LEON McWILLIAMS, SR.

Sunrise: 9-30-1943 Sunset: 11-10-2000 With love from J.D., Kelsie, and Be’la _______________

In Loving Memory

GILBERT ANTHONY GRIFFIN

Sunrise: 10-15-24 Sunset: 9-26-15 I’M FREE Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free; I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, He set me free. Sadly missed by wife Irene, three daughters, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren ___________

OBITUARIES

FRANCIS FORET

Francis Foret, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose fell asleep peacefully on September 23, 2016 at his home surrounded by his wife Clemelia Hebert Foret of 54 years, daughter Francine Foret Chouest and her husband Jeff, their daughter Claire Chouest and her fiance’ Chris Cortez. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 25 at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Monday, September 26, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose from 10 a.m. until service time. A rosary will begin at 10 a.m., a funeral mass will be held beginning at 1 p.m. with burial following in the church cemetery. Francis is survived by his wife Cammy, daughter Francine Chouest, son-in-law Jeff Chouest, granddaughter Claire Chouest her fiance’ Chris Cortez, brother Thaddeus “Ted” Foret, and grand-dog Daizy Rene. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarance and Edmire Foret and his in-laws Albert and Alzina Hebert. A 1956 graduate of Raceland High School and a National Guardsman who served his country for 8 years, Francis then worked for the Lafourche Water District and then LP&L/Entergy for 30 years as a meter reader. It was in those 30 years of walking 10 miles a day from Thibodaux to Grand Isle that he made many life long friends. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Cammy and they enjoyed 54 beautiful years of marriage together. During that time they traveled, Cajun danced and helped many along the way. Francis was a hard working man who loved his life, loved to play his Cajun music and cherished his Cajun Heritage and shared it with many of all ages. He loved to bass fish, help others, and be a chauffeur to many through his love of driving, but most of all he loved his family and being called PawPaw by his granddaughter. Falgout Funeral Homes entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

THELMA DANOS

Thelma Naquin Danos, 78, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 29 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m., with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son; Dan Danos (Debbie); daughters, Patty Guidry (Brad), Belinda Guidry (Clyde); grandchildren, Daphne Cheramie (Rowdy), Brooke LeBlanc (Davy), Hailey Angelette (Robby), Kaitlyn Danos; great grandchildren, Jaci Cheramie, Brody Cheramie, Hayden LeBlanc, Rylan Angelette, Roen Angelette and sister Zelma Naquin Allemand. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Francis Danos; parents, Ernest and Virgis Hebert Naquin; brother, Chester Naquin and sister, Rozima Naquin White. Thelma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be greatly missed by all. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________

GERNICE BOURG

Gernice G. Bourg, 97, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, September 29 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Calvin (Betty) Bourg; daughter, Linda (Leon) Bruce; brother, Duroc Gisclair, sister, Gloria Terrebonne; grandchildren, Wade Bourg, Sr., Jody Bourg, Timmy Bourg, Torey B. Terrebonne, Marty Bruce, Wendell Bruce, 11 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and 2 great great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy H. Bourg; parents, Noah and Lucretia Gisclair; brothers, Morrison Gisclair, Joseph Gisclair, Allen Gisclair and Alton Gisclair; sisters, Mary Ann Fillinich and Dolores Gisclair. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________

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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 accuse should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Andre B. Adams, 54, Lockport. IWC (M). Kendra Michelle Morris, 29, Houma. Fugitive (9cts.). Jamie Prestenbach, 28, Houma. Battery of a P/O. Poss./dist. of drug para. Poss. of meth. Less than 28 grams (F). Pharonte Kurt Robertson, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3cts.). Kenneth Tillman, 28, Houma. Contempt of court (2cts.). Brandon Barnes, 31, Houma. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS (F). Poss. w/intent to dist. marijuana. poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia (M). Poss. of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (F). Kerry Gant, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court. Garrett Sheets, 32, Bourg. Fugitive (9cts.). Louisiana State Police Erick Brunner, 33, Labadieville. Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Ernest Charles Clayton IV, 24, Gramercy. Simple kidnapping (ATT.) (F). Simple battery (M). Jerome A. Smith, 55, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Theft of goods (principal) (M). Anthony Wilson, 29, Napoleonville. DAB w/child end. (M).

Lockport Police Department Brett Loupe, 22, Lockport. Contempt of court (2cts.).

Probation and Parole Dante Brown, 32, Houma. Violation of probation/parole.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Jacob Comardelle, 40, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (3cts.) Scott J. Punch, 46, Houma. Contempt of court (3cts.) Robert Gilbert, 38, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property (misd). Tierra Shanla Atkins, Raceland. Distribution/manufacture of cocaine (felony) (principal). Trevor Michael Cheramie, 35, Larose. Contempt of court. Ronnie Michael Stevens, 20, Larose. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (misd). Possession of firearm/carry.concealed weapon by convicted felon (felony). Ernest Joseph Bellanger, III, 34, Mathews. Contempt of court. Rebecca Hickox, 44, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Jarda Westley-Dunnaway, 33, Houma. Contempt of court (6cts.).

Thibodaux Police Department Welsey Douglas Anderson, 49, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Anthony Noel, Jr., 26, Thibodaux. Poss./dist of drug para. Poss. of marijuana (1st). Illegal use of CDS in presence of persons under 17 yrs old. Iniquaite Jasonna Walker, 22, Thibodaux. Poss./dist of drug para. Poss. of marijuana (1st). Illegal use of CDS in presence of persons under 17 yrs old. Torrey Joseph Barlow, Sr., 37, Raceland. Hit and run. Driving with no personal injury (Misd.) (2cts.). DWI (1st). Golden Meadow Police Department Kenneth Lee Wheeler, Jr., 41, New Orleans. Simple escape. Reed Allen Wood, 43, Cut Off. Harboring a fugitive. Zoe Charpentier, 23, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 Lafourche Parrish Sheriff’s Office Billy Micheal Coleman, 34, Raceland. Flight from an officer (misd). Darren Anderson, 33, Houma. Contempt of court (2cts.). Jason Gautreaux, 27, Lockport. Contempt of court (8cts.) Jayquan Chenier, 20, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things. Kerrionte Butler, 18, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things, resisting an officer. Cory Cortez, 24, Raceland. Contempt of court (2cts.) Kevin Morrison, 38, Bourg. Criminal mischief. Tampering with property (3cts.). Theft. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Terry Folse, Jr., 23, Raceland. Distribution/manufacture crack/cocaine. Dillon Toups, 26, Gheens. Contempt of court (2cts.). Bruce Edward Mayer, III, 20, Raceland. Contempt of court. Randy Barnes, 44, Lockport. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Contempt of court (2cts.). Bicycles front lamps rear lamps req. Poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia. Poss. of methamphetamine. Coby Thibodeaux, 25, Raceland. Offroad vehicles; permits for use on shoulders of highways. Flight from an officer. Contempt of court. Quincie Gray, 54, Raceland. Contempt of court. Devin Falgout, 23, Lockport. Bicycles, front lamps, rear lamps req. Illegal carrying of weapons. James Shelvy, 26, Raceland. Contempt of court (5cts.). Terrance Hadley, 22, Raceland.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (5cts.). Monetary instrument abuse. Theft of a firearm. Dustin Stephenson, 30, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Kacy Dufrene, 37, Gheens. Contempt of court. Rachel Bouregeois, 30, Galliano. Contempt of court (6cts.).

Thibodaux Police Department Brent Ford, 58, Thibodaux. Terrorizing. Mason Richard, 21, Thibodaux. Aggravated assault (2cts.). Simple battery. Quentin Mouton, 25, Houma. Contempt of court. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (2cts.) Billy Coleman, 34, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment (MISD). John Tillman, 38, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders. Travis Laperouse, 26, Houma. Contempt of court.

Golden Meadow Police Department Dwayne Lee, 26, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office William Massey, 26, Thibodaux. Security req. Expired driver’s license. Aggravated criminal damage to property. Hit and run driving w/no personal injury. Scott Vizier, 49, Larose. Contempt of court (2cts). Justin Comeaux, 25, Paradis. Dist. of methamphetamine (2cts). Bryan Bonvillain, 26, Houma. Domestic abuse battery.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Phillip Washington, Jr., 28, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne (2cts). Louis Joseph Aucoin Jr., 45, Gibson. Fugitive. Scott Joseph Curtis Jr., 34, Thibodaux. Theft by shoplifting (M). Jeffery M. Porche, 26, Gray. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment (F). Jonathan McDowell, 24, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Chasity Lynn Collier, 40, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (4cts). Sacha Rena Robling, 26, Golden Meadow. Simple battery. Unauthorized entry of inhab. dwelling.

Thibodaux Police Department Tori Touchard, 20, Dulac. Aggravated flight from an officer. Poss. of marijuana (2nd). Headlights required. Steven P. Davis, 47, Gray. Poss. of oxicodone (F). Poss./dist. of drug para. Perrion Smith, 25, Thibodaux. Vi-

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olation of probation/parole. Bicycles-front lamps, rear lamps, side and rear reflectors required between sunset and sunrise. Jmikel Anthony Verdin, 23, Labadieville. Fugitive.

Probation and Parole Courtney Christen, 25, Des Allemands. Violation of probation/parole. Golden Meadow Police Department Jamica Ann Taylor, 30, Galliano. Contempt of court (3cts.)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tiffany Marie Adams, 29, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jasyne Brandon Madison, 37, Houma. Contempt of court. Marty Christopher Stevens, Jr., 27, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Matthew James Lee, 29, Larose. Contempt of court. Lee Smith, 52, Thibodaux. Criminal mischief-filing a false police report. Aggravated assault (misd). Danny A. Jarvis. 56, Belle Rose. Issuing worthless checks (felony). Hunter Michael Chauvin, 20, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court (4cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Jere Joseph, 19, Thibodaux. Fugi-

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tive (2cts). Anderson Fleander Soco, 63, Thibodaux. Misrepresentation during booking (misd). Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure.

Louisiana State Police Shane P. Dufrene, 26, Lockport. DWI 2nd offense. Improper lane usage.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kenneth Lee Benoit, 34, Houma. Contempt of court (3cts). Resisting an officer w/force or violence. Erlin Joel Borjas, 27, Larose. Contempt of court. (2cts). David Joseph Boudreaux, 35, Mathews. Violation of probation. Thomas Hargroves, Jr., 36, Bayou Blue. Simple Battery (principal) (M). Brent M. Ledet, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Richard D. Williams, 22, Golden Meadow. Simple battery (principal).

Thibodaux Police Department Kevin Ronald LeBlanc, 29, Belle Rose. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (misd). Marquita Tashebia Brown, 32, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

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.

Nervous husband

Brian’s stress was at unsurpassed levels. His wife Maggie was in labor and Brian was sure it was time to head to the hospital. Breathing heavily, Brian grabbed the phone and called the doctor. “My wife, she’s ready, should we come?” he panted. The doctor tried to

calm the poor fellow, “Just try to relax and tell me how much time elapses between the contractions.” “Shirley!” Brian screamed on the top of his lungs, “How much time in between the contractions? Ten minutes? OK, ten minutes in between, doc!” “And is this her first child?” questioned the doctor. “No you idiot! this is her husband!”

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Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTMEBER 13, 2016 6:00 P.M.

Mayor David Camardelle called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. A pray was then offered by Council Member Bladsacker. 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 Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda to as follows: 7-A An ordinance amending Section 90-10 of the Grand Isle Code of Ordinances relating to motor vehicle and traffic regulation fines. 12-A Executive Session – Legal Matters Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Bladsacker 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 accept the minutes of the August 23, 2016 Town meeting as written. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which was then tabled until next meeting on a motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Barthelemy. ORDINANE NO: ___ An ordinance allowing Golf Carts on the Grand Isle Beach and setting regulations for the types and operation of the Golf Carts. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the regular town meeting of September 27, 2016 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance establishing that the Town of Grand Isle, Louisiana authorizes the assessment of a collection fee on debts, accounts receivable, costs, fines and fees turned over to a collection agency. Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report for the period of August 24 thru September 13, 2016 there were 233 calls, 5 arrest and 51 traffic citations issued; 99 traffic stops, 40 EMS runs, 3 fires and 1 wreck; fines collected totaled $2,655.50 for traffic citations and $693.00 court fines; grand total collected for the year is $14,012.50. He then requested a 20 MPH school zone sign for the west end of LA 1. Joseph Chauvin of GIS Engineering was recognized and reported on the west end repairs of the Hurricane Protection Levee and the work done to repairs to the Santiny Lane and Chighizola Lane back levee. The repairs were done with clay mud and rocks. Council Member Barthelemy asked Building Official Mr. Richoux about the situation with the Chuck Guidry burnt house. Mr. Richoux explained that certain steps have to be taken before the town can take any legal action to have the place cleaned up. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular Town meetings of September 20 and October 11, 2016 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance amending Section 90-10 of the Grand Isle Code of Ordinances relating to motor vehicle and traffic regulation fines. The following resolutions were jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2716 A resolution authorizing the signatures for the Town of Grand Isle bank accounts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the following will be authorized to sign on all Town of Grand Isle bank accounts. SIGNED BY: COUNTERSIGNED BY: David J. Camardelle, Mayor Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Clifford Santiny, Jr. Mayor ProTempore Patricia Bellanger, Treasurer Brian Barthelemy, Pro-Temp. Alt. Theresa Vegas, Asst. Treasurer Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 13th day of September, 2016. RESOLUTION NO. 2717 A resolution authorizing and directing the advertisement of a public auction for the sale of surplus/junk Town of Grand Isle vehicles. WHEREAS, the Town Council hereby declares the below listed vehicles as surplus/junk vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to dispose of the vehicle listed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for a public auction on the following vehicles: 1. 2006 FORD F-250 4X4 VIN #1FTSW21PX7EB00537 2. 2002 FORD EXPLORER VIN #1FMZU73K032A10931 3. 2007 DODGE DURANAGO VIN #1D8HD48K48F102285 4. 2004 FORD CROWN VIC VIN #2FAFP71W04X166405 5. 2006 DODGE DURANGO VIN #1D4HB38N66F176221 (SCRAP) 6. 2008 DODGE DURANGO VIN #1D4HB38N98F115383 (SCRAP) Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 13th day of September, 2016. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Asked if it was possible for the Town to piggy pack with Jefferson Parish on their contract for mosquito control. A motion was made by Council Member Besson and seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny Jr. for the authorization if possible. 2. Asked if the Council could get involved with the Mayor on his out of town trips for lobbying and looking at new or used equipment instead of always having to pull the Street Supervisor away from his work on the Island. The Mayor invited anyone to travel with him on his out of town trips. Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr., requests/reports: 1. Made a motion which was seconded by Council Member Besson and unanimously agreed to

hire the mosquito spraying airplane from Jefferson Parish to spray the Island. Council Member Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Asked if the Street Supervisor could give a report on his weekly duties. 2. Stated that the Gas Department needs a new computer and software system. Mayor’s report: 2. Met with Jefferson Parish officials concerning drainage funding. It seems that CDBG funds will soon be available and he is working with T-Baker Smith about the status of the funding. 2. Met today with GOSHEP and Jefferson Parish School system about the Trojan Pavilion. FEMA has $400,000 to demolish the building and we are applying for $750,000 to convert it into an open air facility. Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Besson and unanimously agreed to appropriate BP Settlement Funds as follows: $350,000 for balancing the budget; $119,000 for tractors and $130,000 for police vehicles. Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Besson and unanimously agreed to convene into executive session to discuss legal matters at 7:41 p.m. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr., seconded by Council Member Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to reconvene into regular session at 7:51 p.m. Motion by Council Member Besson seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor

Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle

Bid notice

LAFOURCHE PARISH DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 DITCH CLEARING AND SWEEPING BETWEEN WEST 58TH AND WEST 59TH STREETS 8/31/16

SECTION 00 10 00 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Lafourche Parish Drainage District No. 1 P. O. Box 398 Larose, LA 70373 Clearing and Sweeping of Ditch Between West 58th and 59th Streets Quotes for the clearing of debris and removal of the vegetation along with the reshaping of the ditch between West 58th and West 59th Streets, will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Lafourche Parish Drainage District No. 1, at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., 131 East 91st Street, Cut Off, LA 70345, until 4:00 p.m., local time, October 27, 2016, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds Louisiana State Contractor’s License of proper classification and in full force and effect, in compliance with Act. Louisiana R.S. 37:2151-63. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc. P. O. Drawer 730 131 East 91st Street Galliano, LA 70354 Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding. Electronic Bids are accepted at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at www.centralbidding.com. Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., the Engineer, upon deposit of $30.00 for each set. Any Bidder, upon returning his Bid set of documents in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date will be refunded one full deposit. On return of other sets, including those of non-bidders, in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date, a refund of $15.00 per set will be made. LAFOURCHE PARISH DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 Albert Guidry President 9/28/2016

Bid notice

Sealed bids for the sale of a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cap 4WD Truck (Mileage 152,505) Minimum Bid Set at $4,500 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, October 28, 2016 no later than 2:00 PM, at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud. Inspection of said truck 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 truck call 985-691-1006 or you can call the Administrative office at 985632-6701, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Said truck 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. The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the bid resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected. Chett Chiasson Executive Director 9/21/2016 9/28/2016 10/5/2016

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will provide information on breast cancer to library visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on October 7 at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off. Lockport library to host a book club like no other: Those ages 8 and up can take part in a digital book club using the library’s new Kindle eReaders to group-share the new Minecraft story Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords using a free library app. The Book Code Book Club will take place at 4 p.m. on October 10, October 11, October 12, October 13, and October 14 at the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue. Registration is required, so sign up at the library. This program is sponsored by a Young Adult Library Services Association / Dollar General Literacy Foundation Teen Read Week grant. Larose library to conduct haiku contest: Teens can work up an appetite writing food-related haiku poetry at 2 p.m. on October 11 at the Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street on observance of Teen Read Week. The writer of the haiku voted best will win a small prize. Refreshments will be served. Get a free diabetes screening at the South Lafourche library: Representatives of Lady of the Sea General Hospital’s Learning Center will provide free diabetes screenings to interested library visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on October 14 at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off. Lady of the Sea staff to discuss shingles at Larose Branch Library: Patsy Crenshaw with Lady of the Sea General Hospital will host an informative presentation on the prevention and treatment of shingles at 1:45 p.m. on October 14 at the Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street. Lady of the Sea to offer diabetes screenings at Golden Meadow library: Representatives of Lady of

the Sea General Hospital’s Learning Center will offer free diabetes screenings at 10 a.m. on October 17 at the Golden Meadow Branch Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive. Raceland library to host Friends social: The Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, is inviting members and prospective members of its Friends of the Library organization to a Friends social at 1 p.m. on October 17. Refreshments will be served. Get into coding at the Lockport library: Tweens and teens can use programming language to create a comic about their lives, create Minecraft mods using Tynker and more during the Lockport Branch Library’s Hour of Code at 4 p.m. on October 18, October 19, and October 20. Registration is required, so sign up at the library, 720 Crescent Avenue. This program is sponsored by a Young Adult Library Services Association / Dollar General Literacy Foundation Teen Read Week grant. Lockport library to host Friends of the Library ice cream social: The Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, is celebrating Friends of the Library Month with an ice cream sundae social at 5 p.m. on October 18, while supplies last. Members of the library’s Friends group are invited, as are prospective members who want to learn more about the group. Larose Branch Library to host Friends of the Library reception: The Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street, is hosting a reception honoring its Friends of the Library at 10:30 a.m. on October 19. Members and nonmembers are welcome to attend. Learn more about breast cancer when Ochsner St. Anne visits the Lockport library: Representatives of Ochsner St. Anne Hospital in Raceland will visit the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, at 11 a.m. on October 20 to talk about breast cancer in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Lockport library to host teen media lab: Use library technology and resources to create, post and share content at the Lockport Branch Library’s Media Lab for those ages 11 through 17. Learn to make your own app in a two-part workshop beginning at 4 p.m. on October 21 and continuing at 4 p.m. on October 26. Registration is required, so sign up at the library. This workshop is sponsored by a Young Adult Library Services Association / Dollar General Literacy Foundation Teen Read Week grant. Annual Halloween costume contest to be held at South Lafourche library: Children of all ages are invited to participate in the South Lafourche Branch Library’s annual trick or treating and Halloween costume contest beginning at 5:30 p.m. on October 25 at the library, 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off. Prizes will be awarded for costume winners. LPSO to give K-9 demo Halloween safety talk at Lockport library: Celebrate Red Ribbon Week with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 team who will give visitors to the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, an intro to their K-9 program, conduct a narcotics demonstration with the K-9 dogs, and talk about the Sheriff’s

Office’s Blue Light Special Halloween Safety program at 6 p.m. on October 25. Please register for this program by calling the library at 532-3158 or stopping by. South Lafourche library’s Monster Mash set for October 26: The South Lafourche Branch Library’s annual Monster Mash Halloween bash for families will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 26 at the library, 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off. There will be games and door prizes for children and food, while supplies last. Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes. Create a game about yourself at the Lockport library: Use Gamestar Mechanics to create a game about yourself using a penname to share with another member in the Lockport Branch Library’s gaming group at 4 p.m. on October 27. Sign up so we can reserve a computer for you. This program is sponsored by a Young Adult Library Services Association / Dollar General Literacy Foundation Teen Read Week grant. Trick or Treat at the Raceland library: Wear your Halloween costume to the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, and trick or treat at the library from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 31.