Wednesday, July 22, 2015 The Lafourche Gazette

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State troopers get hefty back-to-back pay raises in 6 months

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Six months after receiving a sizable raise from lawmakers, Louisiana’s state police got a second salary boost this month that, when combined, increased a trooper’s pay by 30 percent on average despite continued state budget difficulties.

State senators added the latest $11 million pay hike into Louisiana’s budget in the final days of the legislative session, with little public discussion of the add-on even as lawmakers were struggling with ways to close a massive budget shortfall and avoid steep cuts to services.

It came after a $24 million salary increase approved by lawmakers in January.

The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Office noted the raises in a recap of lawmakers’ work on the budget for the fiscal year that began July 1, saying the back-to-back pay bumps averaged 30 percent.

Col. Mike Edmonson, superintendent of the Louisiana State Police, said the money was needed to keep trooper pay competitive, noting that 10 other law enforcement units in Louisiana paid higher entry-level salaries before the increases.

Before January, the pay grid for troopers — which gives the officers graduated pay increases over 22 years — hadn’t been adjusted since 2002, and Edmonson said the increases will help attract well-trained, ethical people who will stay in the jobs.

“I believe to get that you have to pay them a respectable wage. And I think this gets us there,” he said Friday. “I’m very comfortable with what those salaries are.”

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VOLUME 49 NUMBER 45

Staff photo by Babs

Preparations are under way for the oldest fishing tournament in the country, the Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo, set to begin Thursday, July 23 and run through Saturday, July 25 at the Rodeo Pavilion.

Enjoy fishing, live music, great food, children’s crab races, and visit with RJ and Jay Paul Molinere from the TV show Swamp People.

For a schedule of events, visit the rodeo website at tarponrodeo.org.

Jefferson Parish workers Brandon Calmette, Ronald Stackhouse and Jason Montagino work on the trash barrels that will be placed throughout the Pavilion.

Big Daddy’s memory lives on through rodeo

They gather every year on the western-most tip of Grand Isle at Bridge Side Marina. Their first gathering was August 15, 2009. This year it’s July 31 and August 1. This will be their sixth time honoring Mike “Big Daddy” Bourgeois with a fishing rodeo unlike any other.

Mike passed away in 2008 from a Common Variable Immunodeficiency disease at just 38 years of age. He possessed a deep passion for life, family, friends and fishing. His motto, “Don’t count the days, make the days count,” is documented and displayed proudly on the back of each and every one of the Mike “Big Daddy” Fish On Rodeo t-shirts.

Molly Bourgeois remembers her husband’s deep love for fishing and his ability to encourage and inspire others.

BUSINESS Spotlight

Galliano, LA – Lady of the Sea General Hospital was recently recognized as a 5-Star Facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), as a result of patient satisfaction survey results.

There were only 251 hospitals, or 7% of hospitals nationwide, awarded a 5-Star rating, and Lady of the Sea General Hospital was one of them. HCAHPS is a patient experience rating system based on surveys indicating patient’s perspective of the care they receive in hospitals. The data reflects survey results from July 2013 to June 2014, which is the most recent reporting period data available from CMS. The data is publicly reported on the Hospital Compare website at www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov.

“Mike loved fishing. He really loved offshore fishing,” she says. “My nephews had an interest in fishing. Mike saw that and helped them enhance their love for the sport. Now they are old enough and go offshore fishing on their own.”

Mike was a constant positive force in people’s lives.

After his passing the family wanted to find a way to remember Mike and share his love of life and fishing. Molly’s brother-in-law, Mark Bruce, along with a few of Mike’s other fishing buddies got together and started the Mike “Big Daddy” Fish On Rodeo.

“Mike was such an avid fisherman,” says Bruce.

“I wanted to do something to honor Mike and figured a fishing rodeo was a great way to do that.”

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Five years after the Obama administration promised to move swiftly to permanently plug unused oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico, even more shafts are lingering for longer periods with only temporary sealing, an investigation by The Associated Press shows.

It is not clear how many incompletely sealed wells may have leaked — they generally are not monitored as carefully as active wells — but they contain fewer barriers to pent-up petroleum and rupture more easily. The threat to the environment increases with time.

In July 2010, during the BP oil spill, the AP reported that the Gulf was littered with more than 27,000 unused wells, including 14 percent left with just temporary seals.

The AP’s new analysis of federal data shows that the neglect of long-idle wells has intensified since 2010, despite the federal push after the BP accident: — Twenty-five percent more wells have now stayed temporarily sealed for more than a year, jumping from 2,855 to 3,576.

— Wells sealed temporarily for more than a year make up 86 percent of all temporarily sealed shafts, up from 78 percent.

— The number of wells equipped with temporary barriers for more than five years has risen from 1,631 to 1,895 — a 16 percent increase.

“I think there are signs of progress, but, my God, we got a long way to go,” said Bob Bea, an emeritus engineering professor at the University of California, Berkeley, when told of the AP findings.

Bea, who advised the government on safety after the BP spill, said he’d give “a poor grade” to efforts to seal wells since then.

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Lady of the Sea General Hospital only hospital in Lafourche / Terrebonne recognized as a 5-star facility by CMS Hospital Compare HCAHPS stands for Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. It provides a standardized survey instrument and data collection methodology utilized nationwide.

Patients surveyed provide their perspectives on key components of their care including communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of hospital staff, pain management, communication about medicines, discharge information, cleanliness and quietness of the hospital environment, overall rating of the hospital and would they recommend the hospital, and transitions in care.

As a result of high HCAHPS scores, Lady of the Sea General Hospital was recognized by Becker’s Healthcare in their online

magazine Becker’s Infection Control and Clinical Quality published between May 14, 2015 and July 8, 2015. In the article titled “61 Top Hospitals for Physician Communication”, Lady of the Sea General Hospital is listed as number 12 out of 3,553 hospitals taking part in HCAHPS. “This is a direct reflection of the physicians that admit patients to our hospital, and how well they actually listen and communicate with our patients in the hospital,” said Karen Collins, CEO. “I want to congratulate Dr. Camille Pitre, Dr. John Jackson, Dr. Jay Vega,

Dr. Gary Birdsall and Dr. Eddie Smith, in addition to Dr. Monte Bonneval, Dr. Donald Schwab, Jr., Dr. Eric Rau and Dr. Frederick Rau for their effective communication with patients in our hospital.”

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

on Saturday, July 25th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland.

Cost is $110. Advance registration is required.

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

This course is pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.

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

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Commodities to be given out July 23

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for seniors 60 years of age and older on the following dates: Thursday, July 23 at the Raceland Recreation Center from 7 to 9 a.m.

Commodities to be given out July 23

Volleyball camp slated for July 26

The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action, 3-Month Commodities distribution schedule is as follows: • Galliano area, 16241 W. Main, Cut Off: July 23 and October 22, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 632-3989.

• Raceland area, 115 Texas St., Raceland: August 27, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 537-7603.

A Lady Tarpons Volleyball Clinic will be held on Sunday, July 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. for girls entering middle school (6th, 7th and 8th grade). Cost will be $30.

Girls will work on serving, passing, setting, and hitting to prepare them for middle school tryouts.

For more information contact South Lafourche High School at 985-6325721 or email Jamie Lerille at jlerille@lafourche. k12.la.us, Rainie Terrebonne at rterrebonne @lafourche.k12.la.us, or Lonnie Rousse at lrousse @lafourche.k12.la.us.

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The Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center, located in the Oakridge Park in Golden Meadow, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. Come join in their daily activities like playing games, exercise, bingo and much more.

If anyone enjoys quilting, they do that also.

Lunch is served at 11 a.m. and must be ordered a day in advance. Contact the center manager, Darlene Guidry at 985-475-7701.

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The Mike “Big Daddy” Bourgeois Memorial Fishing Rodeo will be held July 31 and August 1 at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. Scales open from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday and from noon - 6 p.m. on Saturday. Awards ceremony and dinner to follow.

Tickets are $5 and include a meal on Saturday.

Shirts can be purchased for $15.

The event promises food, fun, fishing, prizes and music. The event is organized in memory of Mike Bourgeois, an avid fisherman. Funds raised go towards scholarships for local high school students.

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LRDB will save 40 youth.

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women only at the LPSO Range Facility, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland on July 27, 28 and 29 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Participants must attend all 3 nights.

Class size is limited.

Advanced registration is required. A $10 fee will charged to cover course materials. Must be prepaid.

Mail to LPSO, Attn: DeAnn S. Barrios, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

For more information contact DeAnn at 985-4494436 or email: deann-barrios@lpso.net.

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School Orientations

SLHS Orientation South Lafourche High School students will take care of the following items at orientation: pick up schedules, ID photos, yearbook/school pictures textbook distribution, parking permits ($10), lock and locker rental ($2).

School sweatshirts and SL spirit shirts will be available for purchase. They will also have student council membership sign-up, class dues, and yearbook orders.

Seniors and juniors should report on Tuesday, July 28 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Sophomore and freshmen report on Wednesday, July 29, from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.

All students must wear a school uniform shirt to take your ID picture and yearbook picture. National Honor Society members are to report to work in the library on both days.

All students are to report on your designated day according to the following schedule by last names (to avoid waiting in long lines): 8:00 a.m. – A-B 9:00 a.m. – C-D 10:00 a.m. – E-G 11:00 a.m. – H-L 12:00 p.m. – M-P 1:00 p.m. – Q-S 2:00 p.m. – T-Z Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be allowed to take their yearbook pictures during orientation at the following times: Freshmen: Wednesday, July 29 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Sophomores: Wednesday, July 29 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Juniors: Tuesday, July 29 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m.

SLHS will be hosting Freshman Kick-Off Day is on Monday, July 27 from 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Students must wear their middle school uniform for Freshman Kick-Off. Students will receive their schedules, meet all their teachers, receive course syllabus’s and get a tour of the school.

Lunch and refreshments

will be provided for the students.

Parents are asked to attend a general session in the gym with their child at 11:30 a.m.

If you have any questions please contact SLHS at 632-5721.

Golden Meadow Middle School Orientation Golden Meadow Middle School will hold its orientation on Thursday, July 30.

ID tag pictures will be taken. Please wear a uniform shirt and be sure that your hair is school appropriate.

Please report at the time for your grade level: 8th Grade: 8:30 – 10:00 7th Grade: 10:00 – 12:00 6th Grade: 1:00 – 3:00 South Larose Elementary Meet Your Teacher South Larose Elementary will be holding “Meet Your Teacher” bring your school supplies on Thursday, August 6, anytime between 11:00 – 12:00.

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School Meet Your Teachers Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School will host its “Meet the Teacher” Day on Friday, August 7th from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Students will be able to take ID pictures, meet their teacher and bring supplies to their class. Students are reminded to wear a school approved uniform shirt (white or red) to take ID Pictures. If students cannot make it on this day, they will be able to take ID pictures, meet their teacher and bring supplies to their class on the first day of school on August 10th.

Schools can submit orientation information for publication by emailing news@TLG newspaper.com, faxing to 985-693-8282 or dropping off to The Lafourche Gazette during business hours.

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“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin

Charlie and I, political consultants?

Charles Leblanc was born January 6, 1925 and established a practice with Tom Guzzetta in Thibodaux and South Lafourche in the early 1950’s. He went on to become Thibodaux City Judge from 1961 to 1966, was elected to the Thibodaux City Council in 1975, and his fellow council members voted him president.

He was a long time attorney for the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District, which supplies Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes their water needs.

He died on September 4, 2008, but he lived to swear in his son, John E. Leblanc as Lafourche Parish District Judge, Division “A” and presented him the gavel he had used as City Judge.

We became friends when I started my new job as Deputy Assessor in 1953.

Dave Robichaux was a former Lafourche Assessor who found great success as an oil lease broker. He had bought the old Citizens Bank building across the street from the Court House, renamed it the Oil and Gas building and Charlie and I often spent time with him discussing politics.

Most people of wealth enjoy football, baseball or basketball. Dave’s game was politics and he played it hard.

In 1954 Leonard Toups, a highly respected insurance agent and former State Representative, was running for Mayor of Thibo-

daux. In 1952 Robichaux had helped defeat him in his bid for State Senator, even having me write a campaign song emphasizing criticisms the TimesPicayune had made against Governor Earl Long which involved Mr. Toups.

This time, since Toups was fighting his old party, he was strongly supported

by Robichaux who asked attorney Charles Leblanc and me to help him tape record speeches and write a campaign theme song.

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend”, and, “political alliances are built on sand”, it has been said.

Charlie and I volunteered our services and sometimes stayed at Leonard’s house until 2 a.m. recording his speeches. Dot and I had been married less than a year and Mr. Toups invited us to dinner, after which, joined by Charlie, we retired to the study and Dot and Belle Toups talked, sipped a glass of wine and watched T.V. By nine p.m. we realized we needed a 2-tract recorder. KTIB, which only operated daytime, had one.

I had the key and permission to use it. Mr. Toup’s theme was “Let’s Be Free” (don’t ask), so Charlie and I wrote it accordingly.

Just imagine this scene: Leonard Toups holding the mike and controls; me with my guitar singing to the

tune of Jingle Bells, “Let’s be free, Let’s be free, vote for number 3”; Charlie harmonizing and jingling a hand full of coins into the mike to signifying bells. Definitely not Rogers and Hammerstein, but our candidate played it on radio and sound trucks. It must not have been bad enough to harm him because he won and become a great Mayor.

Suddenly Charlie looked at his watch, it was 2 a.m. and we thought about Dot, who was only 19 and not yet adjusted to my weird life. She met us at the door crying and scared.

What I didn’t know was that Mrs. Toups was under strict doctor’s care and had to be in bed by 10.

According to Dot, at ten sharp, Mrs. Toups bid her a gracious good night and was off to bed. It was a big house and Dot did not know where the bathroom was, how to get around or if the doors were locked or not. Charlie and I remembered it as a fun night. Dot does not!

All parents strive to see their children do better, which is natural. Charlie was a City Judge. His son John is a District Judge, one step up. I was a high school graduate who got elected Assessor, but my son Mike was an attorney, ADA, and Assessor.

I guess Charlie and I succeeded. I do so miss them both.

A special thanks to Thibodaux Mayor Tommy Eschete who emailed me pictures of former mayors and I can’t even vote for him, which indicates he’s a good guy.

BYE NOW!

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

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The individual size of the combined pay raises varies depending on a trooper’s rank and years of experience.

Starting salary for a state police cadet grew from $35,610 last year to $46,610 in the current fiscal year, a 31 percent increase.

A sergeant with five years of experience saw his salary grow 24 percent, or $12,318. A rank-and-file trooper with 10 years of experience got a 28 percent boost of $14,393.

On the highest end, a state police major — who oversees about 200 troopers across 20 to 25 parishes — with at least 22 years of experience received a 50 percent pay raise, totaling $46,895 and bringing the salary to $140,890.

Gov. Bobby Jindal backed the pay hike. His spokesman Mike Reed described the effort in a statement as ensuring “the agency can continue to retain and recruit troopers.”

The pay increases come as the state continues to grapple with repeated budget shortfalls and more gaps are forecast.

Edmonson noted that none of the pay raise money came from the state general fund.

“It’s a tough, difficult time. But I didn’t ask them to give us existing dollars,” he said.

Dollars for the salary boost approved in January came from a fee increase on uninsured motorists that lawmakers passed last year.

Money for the most recent raise comes from enhanced collection efforts of state Office of Motor Vehicle debt.

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In January, several lawmakers raised concerns about the size of the pay raise that ultimately was approved by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget and scaled it back.

The second salary hike, added to the budget in an amendment by Sen. Robert Adley, R-Benton, added the rest of the money not backed by lawmakers six months ago.

Adley described it to senators as a move that would “honor the agree-

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ment that we made for the pay raise.”

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Fannin opposed the raise in January, worrying the state couldn’t afford the increase.

Fannin, R-Jonesboro, disagreed with how the second pay raise was added, without a committee discussion.

“I think this sidesteps the process in the way where you can have debate about the fairness,” Fannin said.

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Oil Wells From 1-A

In the aftermath of the BP spill, federal officials rolled out a program to push companies to permanently seal wells “in a timely manner.� That effort, known as the “Idle Iron� program, is beset by loopholes that essentially allow companies to delay permanent closure indefinitely, the AP found.

The government allows wells to remain temporarily sealed when companies say they intend to reuse them.

However, the rules let oil companies dodge either temporary or permanent sealing on active leases simply by filing plans to make use of the well eventually.

Such wells are not considered idle. Other wells without any conceivable use must be plugged after five years, but temporary sealing is then acceptable until the lease expires. Some leases have lasted for almost 70 years.

The AP analysis in May shows that 1,065 wells have been left with temporary sealing for at least a decade, up from 1,009 wells in 2010 — a rise of 6 percent.

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pressure at depths down to almost two miles below the water’s surface. Shafts penetrate as far as six miles into the seabed. “The older it is, probably the more attention needs to be given to monitoring and maintaining it,� said John Rogers Smith, a retired professor at Louisiana State University who also used to do engineering work for offshore wells in the oil industry. “Are ... people really paying attention to something that’s sitting there doing nothing for five-plus years?�

Permanent sealing installs multiple plugs, including one very near the mouth of the well. Permanent closing also cuts off all hardware 15 feet below the seafloor, blocking any ready oil pathway to the water.

But these jobs cost more and take more time than temporary sealing, which also entails multiple seals but allows a smaller uppermost plug to be set 1,000 feet down from the mouth of the well. Temporary sealing keeps piping in place that can channel a leak up to the seabed.

Companies often seal wells temporarily to allow time to work up plans to fix a drilling problem or damage from a storm. Some owners, though, temporarily close wells for economic reasons: to wait for higher oil prices or better drilling technology.

Roger Anderson, an oil geophysicist at Columbia University, said some reasons to keep a well temporarily sealed are legitimate. But at a minimum, he said wells in this temporary condition since the 1950s should be permanently sealed, since they were drilled before many improvements in well design.

In mid-May, according to a federal well database,

there were three Gulf wells on U.S. leases kept in temporary sealing since the 1950s and another 17 since the 1960s.

Leaks in such wells are likely to occur in small volumes that could easily go unnoticed. But federal reports have for years warned that such releases are harmful to the environment.

And state and federal regulators have acknowledged that even drained wells can re-pressurize, and some sealed wells eventually leak.

The BP leak, the worstever in offshore U.S. waters, occurred at a well that the company was in the process of temporarily closing. The accident killed 11 workers and spilled up to 172 million gallons of oil. Federal officials defend their well safety efforts since then, and there have more permanent closures. There were 25,928 permanently sealed wells in mid-May, up 10 percent from 23,468 at the end of the BP spill, according to the AP analysis of federal data.

Michael Saucier, who oversees federal efforts to close idle wells, said in a statement that he intends that “wells with no future use be properly abandoned.� “From the data available,� he said, “it is evident that we are accomplishing this goal.�

Saucier’s agency, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, released data to the AP saying that as of February, only 1,120 wells remained targets of its Idle Iron program to permanently plug wells. There were 3,233 in October 2010 — a two-thirds decrease.

The number of oil platforms considered idle has dropped from 617 to 266.

However, wells on active leases can remain temporarily sealed for decades under this program, as long there are plans for reuse.

Asked about the rules, federal regulators suggested that some permanent sealing jobs would be unwise, because cutters and explosives used to fully sever and bury wells may pose danger to nearby active wells. They said unsafe wells can be ordered to undergo permanent sealing if necessary.

Fieldwood Energy LLC and subsidiaries — Fieldwood Energy Offshore LLC and Fieldwood SD Offshore LLC — have 711 temporarily abandoned Gulf wells, more than any other companies, according to the AP analysis. Those wells also include more such wells inactive for over five years than anyone else — 419 — including seven dating to the 1960s.

Mike Dane, a vice president of the private Houston-based Fieldwood Energy, said in a statement that temporary seals act as “vital barriers necessary to ensure a well is safely abandoned,� even without permanent abandonment. He acknowledged that it’s “generally more practical� to wait for full permanent closure until the associated oil platform is removed.

Oil platforms often remain in place until leases expire. Even then, the rules let companies take another year to fully seal wells.

The pressure on the Gulf is apt to keep increasing. The overall number of wells has increased by 5 percent since 2010: from 50,784 to 53,481. The number of temporarily abandoned wells has risen by 11 percent, from 3,669 to 4,081. ___ The AP National Investigative Team can be reached at investigate@ap.org

Rodeo From 1-A

The goal of the Rodeo is two-fold, to ensure Mike’s story and memory will always be remembered and shared and to fund scholarships to graduating seniors. “Mike went to H.L. Bourgeois and I went to South Lafourche,� says Molly, “so we award scholarships at both schools.�

They have been awarding two scholarships a year to the two schools for the last five years now. The rodeo funds scholarships at both schools and the rodeo itself. It’s a celebration with a purpose.

The small $5 entrance fee for a kid or adult in both inshore and offshore divisions has increased the rodeo’s numbers year after year. “It truly is an event that keeps growing every year,� said Molly. “We get together with family and friends and talk, laugh and fish! It’s a family-oriented fun time that everyone seems to really enjoy!�

The scales are open

from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday with a ceremony and dinner to follow. “For $5, it’s a great deal,� says Bruce. “And, we have some great prizes too,� he adds.

As president and chairman of the Mike “Big Daddy� Fish On Rodeo, he knows the rodeo’s growth first hand. “It really is getting bigger and bigger every year, but it’s still a nice, little family rodeo, too.�

You can make a donation or register for the rodeo at the Mike “Big Daddy�

Bourgeois Fish On Rodeo’s website, fishonrodeo.com.

You can also register at Bridge Side Marina until 6 p.m. Saturday, August 1, the start of the rodeo.

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Spotlight From 1-A

In another article titled “59 Hospitals with Top Nurse-Patient Communication�, Lady of the Sea Hospital was listed as number 23 with 92% of our patients reporting that our nurses “always� communicated well. For reference, the national average rate for patients reporting their nurses “always� communi-

cated well is 79%.

In addition to the Physician and Nursing communication domains, Lady of the Sea was also listed in an article titled “52 Hospitals with the Cleanest Patient Rooms, as Reported by Patients�.

Once again, out of the 3,553 hospitals participating, Lady of the Sea was ranked number 23 in the nation, with patients reporting their room and bathroom were “always� clean at 91%. The national average rate for room cleanliness is 74%.

To calculate the HCAHPS star ratings, the survey information from one hospital is compared to that from others.

More stars indicate higher scores in an important aspect of hospital quality: the patients’ experience of care. “Lady of the Sea is proud to be the only 5-Star hospital in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes.

In the state of Louisiana, there were 17 facilities to earn the 5-Star rating,� said Karen Collins, CEO. “Our staff is committed to providing personalized, quality care, and their efforts are reflected in this patient focused accomplishment.�

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Fish and seafood trivia

Fisheries and seafood topics provide a real “gumbo� of interesting facts, myths, and misconceptions. Add to this sauce some authentic Louisiana Cajun flavor and what you’ve got is a well-seasoned helping of “Fish & Seafood Trivia�.

Through the years, I’ve managed to compile quite a few bits and pieces of interesting fisheries facts ‌ trivia if you will (yes, I’m an info pack rat, too). Here are some of the more interesting items I’ve come across.

See how many you can answer correctly.

Q. What is a “bouillabaisse�?

A. It is a highly seasoned (pepper and spices) stew of red snapper, red-

fish, or other seafood and various kinds of vegetables.

In France, sturgeon and perch are used to prepare the dish. The name of this fish stew originates from Modern Provencal “bouliabaisso� which literally means boils and settles. “Bouli� is to boil and “abaisso� means to settle or subside.

Q. What fish is known as “poisson arme� (armed fish) by the Cajuns and what is the significance of this name?

A. This is an appropriate name given to the garfish that inhabit Louisiana waters. The gar has long narrow jaws full of sharp teeth and its body is armored by a covering of hard protective scales.

The Choctaw Indians knew the gar as “strong fish�, “nani kallo�, or “nani

kamussa.� They made use of the gar’s sharp teeth to scratch or bleed themselves and their pointed scales to arm their arrows.

Today gar meat is highly prized by central and north Louisiana residents, and the scales are fashioned by innovative Native American and other bayou dwellers into jewelry, decorative plaques, napkin rings, and other knickknacks.

Q. What common Louisiana fish’s name translates to “milk bag�?

A. Because of its slivery olive appearance and beautiful white flesh, Frenchspeaking Cajuns call the white crappie (proxomis annularis) “sac-a-lait�, meaning “bag of milk� or “milk bag�.

Q. What is “Cajun Caviar� and from what fish does it come from?

A. “Cajun Caviar�, as it is known, is caviar made from the roe (eggs) of the bowfin (ami calva). Cajuns know this fish as “choupique�. Choupique is a derivative of the Choctaw Indians’ “shupik�, which aptly means “mud fish.�

Q. What is a “caiman� (pronounced KI-MOA) or “cocodrie� (pronounced COCO-DREE)?

A. These are Louisiana Cajun French names for the alligator.

Q. What is a “caouane� (pronounced COW-AN)?

A. It is the Cajun French name for the alligator snapping turtle (freshwater), better known locally as a “loggerhead� because of the extremely large size of the head (circumference may reach up to 25 inches).

Q. How many species or different kinds of fish are there?

A. Scientists estimate that there are from 20,000 to 40,000 species of fish found on earth; many of these are still undiscovered!

Q. What is the world’s largest fish?

A. That would be the whale shark. Measuring in at over 50 feet long, it can weigh several tons.

Q. What is the world’s

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A. Growing to less than 1/2 inch at adulthood, the goby (found in lakes in Luzon, Philippines) qualifies as the smallest known fish.

Q. How can they tell how old a fish is?

A. There are two methods commonly used to age fish. Growth rings are counted on either fish scales or otoliths (small inner ear bones) in a manner similar to counting rings in a tree. The rings generally correspond to seasonal changes in the environment. Otolith ring counts are generally more accurate than scale ring counts due to the fact that scale rings are often influenced by other, non-seasonal factors.

Q. How long do fish live?

A. Some small reef fishes live for only a few weeks or months, while other fish, such as sturgeons, have been known to live for 50 or more years.

Q. Is fish flesh very salty?

A. Actually, in most cases, the flesh of fish contains very little salt. So little in fact, that many doctors recommend it in salt-free diets.

One exception though is the shark, whose meat is salty — as salty as the water in which it lives.

Q. Are saltwater catfish edible?

A. Absolutely! The two species found in U.S. waters, the gafftopsail catfish and the sea catfish (hardhead) are both good to eat, with the gafftopsail catfish considered the more delectable.

Do you have any fish and seafood mysteries that you’d like solved? Do you know a fisheries/seafood related fact that others might find interesting? If so, contact me and we’ll look into using it to add just a little more spice to our future fish and seafood trivia sauce.

Alan Matherne is the Louisiana Sea Grant / LSU AgCenter Marine Extension Agent specializing in Coastal, Fisheries, & Wildlife Outreach for Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption parishes. He can be contacted at 985-873-6495 or amatherne@agcenter.lsu.edu.

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This means that backto-school budgeting, even for families with kids in public school, now requires a more holistic, year-round approach to all back-toschool expenses.

Given their potential dollar amounts, parents should examine school fees first. Public education has never been completely free of charge beyond local taxes – parents have traditionally paid extra money to support their kids’ participation in sports, music or other extracurricular activities.

However, many school systems are adding fees for a broader range of offerings including after-school activities, top-level courses, lab-based instruction and even Advanced Placement (AP) classes.

So before you start spending money on clothes and supplies that can be bought off-season, on sale or possibly used, get a handle on how applicable instruction and activity fees might affect your budget, ( w w w . p r a c t i c a l moneyskills.com/ budgeting/).

Parents in financial need may qualify for public aid or grants to cover such fees; if not, choices will need to be made.

Consider turning backto-school shopping into a money lesson. Most kids like to have certain kinds of clothes, shoes or supplies.

Those “wants” can be turned into a discussion about spending priorities, value, choice and comparison shopping. Using the Back to School Budget (practicalmoneyskills.com/ calculators/calculate/back ToSchoolBudget.php?calcCategory=family) calculator with your kids can help them learn how create a budget before shopping for essentials.

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Back-to-school spending isn’t just about clothes and markers anymore. In 2014, Forbes reported that Accenture estimated (www.newsr oom.accenture.com/images/20020/G raphic.pdf) that nearly half of respondents reported they would spend $500 or more on back-to-school expenses, including not only

clothes and desk supplies, but electronics as well.

Yet there’s one more aspect of back-to-school spending that’s growing and can add hundreds – and sometimes thousands – to a family’s overall K-12 education budget. Since the 2008 economic crisis, many public school systems have tried to make up for fund-

cial courses and activities they want to pursue. Some of these issues might evolve into a discussion about earning money through chores or a part-time job.

Once priorities are decided, every expense should be tracked, including a child’s round trip school transportation, meals, tutoring fees or immunization and healthcare expenses not covered by insurance.

And once that budget is set, it means a constant search for smart ways to cut.

Some ideas may include: - Car pooling (track your costs to make sure you’re not adding significantly to your overall transportation budget); - Packing lunches at home; - Working with school administrators to raise outside donations or grant funding to cover parents’ out-of-pocket costs; - Organizing school supplies in one place to avoid purchasing duplicates; - Renting equipment, supplies or instruments used until a child’s interests are established; - Scouting garage sales, thrift shops and online marketplaces for used, required-edition textbooks, instruments, electronics, sports equipment, clothes and other supplies you’d otherwise buy new; online resources shouldn’t charge shipping or return fees; - Reviewing school and classroom supply lists before buying essentials; - Bulk- and group-buying supplies and services with other parents to get volume prices; - Consolidating backto-school shopping during tax-free days (if your state offers them); - Swapping used supplies and equipment with other parents; - Checking retail memberships for any back-toschool savings they offer; - Watching for print and online coupons or special discount offers through your school; - Listening to your kids

– they might spot moneysaving ideas faster than you can.

One final secret budget item – rewards. Saving money on back-to-school expenses can help parents meet a number of financial goals, but kids’ academic or activity success deserves recognition. Consider setting aside a little of those savings for a reward they can enjoy.

Bottom line: When setting your back-to-school budget this year, think beyond the supplies. Consider every possible fee and expense associated with your child’s school year and plan accordingly.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the rape of an 8-year-old girl in eastern New Orleans.

New Orleans Police say the girl reported she was outside of an apartment complex about 2 p.m. last Friday, when a boy lured her into an alley behind the building and sexually assaulted her. Detectives received a match from DNA evidence collected from the incident that identified the teenager as the suspect.

Authorities arrested the juvenile Friday and booked him with one count of aggravated rape. ___

US oil and natural gas rig count down 6 to 857

HOUSTON (AP) — Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by six this week to 857.

Houston-based Baker Hughes said Friday 638 rigs were seeking oil and 218 explored for natural gas. One was listed as miscellaneous.

A year ago, 1,871 rigs were active.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico gained one rig apiece.

Louisiana declined by three rigs, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Texas were down two each, and California and Oklahoma were off by one each.

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

LDWF to consider early fall shrimp season

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday to consider open dates for the 2015 autumn shrimp season. That means the season will likely open before the commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 6.

At the commission’s July meeting, LDWF Secretary Robert Barham had requested authority to open the season when department biologists told him white shrimp were nearing marketable sizes in Louisiana’s marshes.

NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports the commission, however, elected to maintain control over the fishery, and instructed the department to inform the board if it felt the season needed to be opened before the August meeting.

If the commission is not able to assemble a quorum of its seven members at Thursday’s meeting, control will automatically transfer to Barham. ___

says it’ll transfer $10 million to the university — about $3 million more than its required payment.

LSU’s main campus receives a guaranteed $7.2 million from its athletics program each year.

In a news release on Monday, the athletic department said a surplus this year allowed for an additional $2.85 million to be given to the university.

Facing budgets cuts,

LSU President F. King Alexander said in midMarch that the school’s administration was exploring ways to increase that annual $7.2 million transfer.

LSU is one of only seven athletic departments in the country that relies solely on self-generated revenue and doesn’t take student fees. ___

USM boat docked in La gives students a look offshore

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

COCODRIE, La. (AP) — Marine zoology students at Nicholls State got a rare chance to study offshore aquatic life, thanks to a Mississippi research vessel.

Professor Gary Lafleur tells The Courier that students in the Louisiana University Marine Consortium’s summer field course usually can study only inshore species.

But this summer, the University of Southern Mis-

sissippi’s research boat is docked in Cocodrie, along with LUMCON’s own research vessel. That let the class of six, LaFleur and another professor go offshore for 24 hours in June.

LaFleur says the vessel trawled in water 60 feet deep 50 miles south of Cocodrie.

He says the students collected and studied twice the usual number of species for the class.

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Sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus equipment may by delivered to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission at its office at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA, or mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 by Friday, August 7, 2015 no later than 2:00 p., at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud: Galliano Surplus Equipment 16829 East Main, Galliano 2008 Chevrolet 4-door Dually 4x4 (mileage approx. 164,922), 2003 Ford F350 Extended Cab Truck (mileage approx. 127,001), 2007 Dodge Durango (mileage approx. 159,756), 2008 Dodge Durango (mileage approx. 126,244), 2006 John Deere HX15 Bushhog, 2002 Magic Tilt Boat Trailer, 2006 R-Vision Travel Trailer, 2002 Case Backhoe with forks and buckets, 2007 Alamo Boom Mower (cutter only), compressor, Lincoln welding machine, 250 gallon fuel tank, 500 gallon fuel tank, (5) Compaq 9000 Series lockable server cabinets, Echo SRM 2305 gas trimmer, building lights, 36” box fan, bench grinder, SWJHD1130 radio for tractor, (2) pallets of landscaping bricks, (8) pallets of house bricks (approx. 1000 bricks), Professional Edition V6 database software, Threat Level manager software, Multinode Network Interface Card Option Board, Multinode Cab 1 enclosure with power supply unit, M2100 Kit – 2 readers, Quark Express 6 with upgrade to 6.5, Quark Express 7.0, (8) Black Tablet or Ipad carrying cases, radio waves-antenna, Motley Link Rack Mount Singe with Filtering-content filter, (2) U Static Rapidrail Kit-right, SS-RM3750 Ultra Track RMI5000 RAID module enclosure, E-Copy Scan Station for Toshiba E-Studio 3510, (9) chairs, (2) roll top bed covers.

Inspection of equipment shall be by appointment with viewing on Wednesday or Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. only. To schedule an appointment to view Surplus Equipment call 985-6911006 or you can call the Administrative Office at 985-632-6701, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Said surplus equipment will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”.

Copies of listing may be examined and bids submitted online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701.

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

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

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) 3-G ENTERPRISES, INC./ GRIFFIN’S SEAFOOD DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for 3-G Enterprises, Inc., Griffin’s Seafood, P.O. Box 640, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. The facility is located at 24225 Highway 1 in Leeville, Lafourche Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this existing source is made into Bayou Lafourche, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, propagation of fish and wildlife, and oyster propagation.

Under the SIC Code 2092, the applicant proposes to discharge seafood washing and packing wastewater, dock washdown wastewater, treated sanitary wastewater, and stormwater runoff from an existing dockside seafood packing facility.

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

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

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Monday, August 24, 2015. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

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

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

cies.htm.

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

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

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Kelli Hamilton, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3212.

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

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

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

All correspondence should specify AI Number 19543, Permit Number LA0072397, and Activity Number PER20140001.

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) COMPANY & FACILITY NAME WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for COMPANY, FACILITY/UNIT, MAILING ADDRESS. The facility is located FACILITY/UNIT’S PHYSICAL ADDRESS IN CITY, PARISH Parish. IF RENEWAL: Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this source made into RECEIVING WATERBODY (IES), waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation and propagation of fish and wildlife (YOU CAN CHANGE OR LIST ANY ADDITIONAL DESIGNATED USES). Under the SIC s LIST SIC CODE(S) and 4922, the applicant proposes to GIVE A DESCRIPTION OF THE TYPE OF WASTEWATE(S) TO BE DISCHARGED AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS CONDUCTED AT THE FACILITY OR ACTIVITY DESCRIBED IN THE APPLICATION. During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

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

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

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

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

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a pray. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker ABSENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Stephen Resweber Motion by Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as presented.

Motion by Council Member Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended.

Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the June 23, 2015 regular town meeting as written.

Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the June 26, 2015 special called town meeting as written.

The following proposed ordinance was offered by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Jay Lafont: ORDINANCE NO. 934 An ordinance adopting the Town of Grand Isle operating budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the following line item totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016, as more fully set forth in the attached document.

FUND REVENUES EXPENDITURES: GENERAL FUN $2,878.600 $3,191,400 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 696,540 666,740 UTILITY FUNDS 906,400 906,400 Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Stephen Resweber This ordinance was declared adopted this 14th day of July, 2015 and becomes effective on said date.

Police Chief Dubois was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of June 26 thru July 14, 2015 there were 8 arrest, 2 accidents and 49 traffic citations issued; call outs handled totaled 658; major calls included 45 medical calls 1 water rescue and 1 MVA; fines collected totaled $3,512.00.

Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to appropriate $3,100.00 to repair the beach tractor.

Bob Sevin with the Grand Isle Port Commission was recognized and reported on the Port Commission activities. The Mayor then thanked the Port Commission and the Grand Isle Independent Levee Board for working together on their projects.

ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance to replace Town of Grand Isle Ordinance No. 521 making it a misdemeanor offense to tie up to Entergy power risers and any navigational aids (including pilings & buoys) located on the east and west sides of the Grand Isle Bridge.

The following resolution was jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2689 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Right of Entry for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineer to construct four articulated concrete Turnarounds on the gulf side of the Grand Isle Hurricane Protection Levee.

WHEREAS, the U.S. Corp of Engineers desire to construct four articulated concrete block (ACB) turnarounds on the gulf side of the Grand Isle Hurricane Protection Levee and; WHEREAS, the work will also include repairs to the existing ACB on the dune crossovers by replacing any broken or missing ACB’s; and WHEREAS, at the western end of Grand Isle, a new timber walkway is to be constructed over the dune for pedestrian access only and sand fencing and dune vegetation plantings will be required within this magnitude of work; and WHEREAS, this work will greatly provide a better access to citizens and tourist to the beach for fishing and other beach activities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign an Authorization for Entry for Construction of four articulated concrete block turnarounds on the gulf side of the Grand Isle dune at each of four existing dune crossings and repairing the existing ACB’s on the dune crossovers by replacing any broken or missing ACB’s and other repairs to the levee crossovers.

Voter thereon as follows: YEAS: Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Stephen Resweber This resolution was declared adopted this 14th day of July, 2015.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon the waive the Grand Isle Multiplex Center rental fees for the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act Program to hold its 25th Anniversary Event on October 14 and 15, 2015.

Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to accept the quote of National Corrosion Service, Inc. of $4,500.00 to perform the Annual Gas Leakage survey on ½ of the gas system as per state and federal regulations.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to accept the proposal of National Corrosion Service, Inc. to maintain the gas system in compliance with state and federal regulations concerning cathodic protection.

Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed for approval to acquire the necessary permitting from the Office of Coastal Management, the Corps of Engineers and the State Land Office for Scott Verdin to install a 40’ boat slip in front of his camp and additional work as per his permit.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to the plot layout for the new Gated Subdivision named Kajun Bahamas and preliminary approval to rezone the B3 lots to R3.

Motion by Council Member Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously approved to approve Webb Cheramie’s plot layout for a new proposed subdivision.

Council Member Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Thanked Chris Hernandez for the work at the volleyball court on Cott Lane and the basketball court on Chighizola Lane (still working on that)– looking good. 2. Mentioned that gold carts with drivers licenses can ride on the beach and can cross at designated crossovers only.

Mayor’s report: 1. Thanked the council, town employees and the Chief for their hard work. 2. Stated that he has been traveling all over the state for LMA District Meetings. 3. Stressed that he wanted the Council to meet with Chris to get things done and not wait until the regular meetings. 3. Thanked Council Members Lafont, Bladsacker and Clifford Santiny, Jr. for attending the LMA District meeting in Golden Meadow and Chris Hernandez for driving them there. 4. Met with Colonel Hansen with the Corp to speak about levee board projects. 5. Thanked all the Tarpon Rodeo Committee for doing a great job for getting the town ready for the rodeo.

Council Member Bladsacker requested the proper naming of the following town streets: Street now named Jackson Lane should be name Jean Lafitte Street now named Tahiti East Lane should be named Jackson Lane Street now named G.I. Parkway should be Englebach Lane Street now named Englebach should be named G.I. Parkway Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m.

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Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have bee booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

JULY 15, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Garrett McElroy, 39, Houma. Issuing worthless checks, aggravated assault with a firearm (felony).

JULY 16, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Bryan Folse, II, 30, Raceland.

Possession of meth, (felony).

Percy Dardar, 32, Chauvin. Simple burglary, resisting an officer.

Dale Massey, 34, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer.

Coty Wyre, 27, Gray. Violation of probation/parole.

Miguel Mendez, 44, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts), violation of probation/parole.

Tyrone Scott, 29, Thibodaux.

SCDTP. Gerrel Talbert, 21, Labadieville.

SCDTP. Davonte Miller, 20, Thibodaux.

SCDTP. Louisiana State Police Amy Toloudis, 28, Thibodaux.

DWI 1st offense, texting while driving.

Thibodaux Police Department Jelesia Wyatt, 23, Raceland. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Brenden Menzer, 19, Abita Springs. Contempt of court (2 cts), poss. of marijuana 2nd offense.

Pherez Drane, 22, Schriever. Contempt of court (3 cts).

JULY 17, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Eric Sales, 22, Thibodaux. Illegal carrying of weapon of cds.

Raymond Joseph Leboeuf, 50 Gray. Violation of protective orders.

Joseph Ward, 38, Labadieville.

Contempt of Thibodaux City Court, contempt of court (2 cts), resisting an officer.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rontrey Devon Taylor, 24, Port Allen. Fugitive for justice.

Kristopher Sanchez, 37, Maurepas.

Violation of probation/parole.

Branden Latherio Pike, 36, Marrero.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Kenneth Wayne Trosclair, 38, Chackbay. Violation of protective orders.

Samuel Lawrence Leyrer, 26, Baton Rouge. Enter/remain after being forbidden, simple battery, poss/dist. of drug para.

Justin Sons, 24, Patterson, Violation of probation/parole.

Ciara Hawkins, 28, Larose. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Troy Dupre, 25, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Countrell Baxtor, 36, Raceland.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Louisiana State Police Theresa M. Templeman, 54, Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, careless operation.

JULY 18, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Zilton Brown, 19, Thibodaux.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Faron Timothy Strausbugh, 20, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Johnny Paul Vedros, Jr., 54, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court, probation/parole violation, poss. of marijuana 3rd offense, poss. of xanax, hit and run driving w/no personal injury, resisting an officer, poss./dist. of drug para.

Billy Arlen Cressionie III, 26, Gheens. Resisting an officer, poss/dist. drug para., poss. w/intent to dist. cocaine, poss. of marijuana 1st offense, failure to dim headlights, flight from on officer.

Lockport Police Department Callie Lynn Sampey, 40, Gheens.

Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Thibodaux Police Department Willie Azema III, 19, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts), fugitive from justice.

Accreditation Assessment Team invites public comment Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced recently that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive on August 2, to examine all aspects of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services.

“Verification by the team that the Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office meets the Commission’s state-ofthe-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation - a highly prized recognition of public safety and professional excellence,” said Sheriff Webre.

As part of the assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 3, in the Lafourche Parish Courthouse, Division “E” (Second Floor) located at 201 Green Street, Thibodaux.

If for some reason an individual cannot speak at the public information session but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, he/she may do so by telephone. The public may call (985) 4380622 on Tuesday, August 4, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes

and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA Standards. A copy of the standards is available at the Block Building in Thibodaux, LA. Local contact is Sergeant Patrick Bowen at (985) 387-4453.

Persons wishing to offer written comments about the Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office’s ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155.

“The Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office has to comply with approximately 403 standards in order to gain accredited status,” Sheriff Webre said. “While this is a voluntary program, compliance with each and every standard is not an option as far as I’m concerned, and as far as every man and woman in this agency is concerned. It is simply the right thing to do.” Accreditation is for three years, during which the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. please write the Commission at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155; or call (703) 352-4225 or email calea@calea.org.

Cheramie ranked among American Funds group top producers

Craig Cheramie, with an Accounting CPA/ PFS and regisDegree. Cheramie is tered representative also a member of with H.D. Vest Inthe Financial Planvestment ServicesÒ, ning Association of attended the AmeriGreater New Orcan Funds Advisory leans Chapter and a Council Meeting, member and past May 4-7 in San chairman of the Francisco, CA. The Louisiana Society of Craig Cheramie American Funds CPA’s Financial and Group is one of the Estate Planning nation’s leading mutual committee. He lives with his fund families. Appointment family in Metairie. to the Advisory Council is Cheramie is the son of the organizations highest Mr. and Mrs. Abby honor for financial advisors Cheramie of Galliano. whose investment productions places them in the top of all financial advisors in the country.

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New CASA volunteers give a voice to abused Lafourche Parish children

On July 13, the Honorable Judge John E. LeBlanc swore in 5 Lafourche Parish citizens as Court Appointed Special Advocates at the 17th Judicial District Court.

The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program trains volunteers from the community to speak up for the needs of children in legal proceedings involving abuse or neglect by their parent or guardian.

Family and friends gathered in the 17th Judicial District Court to watch the volunteers take an oath promising to advocate for the best interests of the child they are assigned to.

The newly appointed CASA volunteers join the other 150 volunteers that have been trained by CASA of Lafourche since 2007, all who have been trained to advocate for foster children in our court system. As officers of the court, they ensure that the children’s needs and best interests are recognized and considered both in the courtroom and in the community.

The children do not live with the volunteer, rather, CASA volunteers are asked to meet with the child regularly at the child’s foster home and are authorized to interview people in the child’s life such as social workers, attorneys, and teachers. They attend court hearings with the child and report their findings to the judge.

“Our volunteers pledge to stay with each child until the case is closed, and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home,” said Aimee Lemmon, Executive Director of CASA of Lafourche. “The advocate is often the only consistent adult presence in the child’s life.”

With more than 30 children waiting for a CASA volunteer, many more advocates are still needed. There are no prerequisites for becoming a CASA volunteer other than being at least 21 years of age, clearing an extensive background screening and successfully completing 30 hours of training.

The next advocate training session for Lafourche Parish residents begins in August with classes being offered in Thibodaux and Larose. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a CASA volunteer and the rewards that come along with serving as the voice of a child in court, please contact Jolet Chappel—985446-6600, jclafargue. casa@gmail.com.

CASA of Lafourche is a member of the National CASA Association, a network of 949 CASA programs serving children throughout the United States.

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19,464 .00

$

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19,997.00

$

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just about anything, and just before he died, he said to his wife, “Now listen, when I die I want you to take all my money and place it in the casket with me. I want to take all my money to the afterlife.”

So he got his wife to

promise him with all her heart that when he died, she would put all the money in the casket with him.

Well, one day he died.

He was stretched out in the casket and the wife was sitting there in black next to their best friend.

When they finished the ceremony, just before the undertakers got ready to close the casket, the wife said, “Wait a minute!”

She had a shoebox with her. She came over with the box and placed it in the casket. Then the undertakers locked the casket and rolled it away.

Her friend said, “I hope you weren’t crazy enough to

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TOTAL SALES PRICE

$41,645.00 4,481.00 1,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

32,664.00

$

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

put all that money in there with that stingy old man.”

She said, “Yes, I promised. I’m a good Christian, I can’t lie. I promised him that I was going to put that money in that casket with him.”

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“You mean to tell me you put every cent of his money in the casket with him?”

“I sure did,” said the wife. “I got it all together, put it into my account and I wrote him a check.”

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$

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25,669.00

$

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$

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale: 3 br plus bonus room, 1 ba, lg. kitchen, dining rm, lg. yard, newly remodeled, Cut Off area.

Asking $125,000. Call 985665-7375. _________________ (2) Houses For Sale in Galliano, being sold together on same property, both have new metal roofs, a 4 br & a 2 br. Dramatically reduced to sell. $60,000. Call 985475-6386. _________________ Trailer & Lot For Sale: Lease Purchase. 3 br, 2 ba, $4500/down, $900/mth, Serious inquiries only. call 985258-4861. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-5172341 or 337-5172340.

Golden Meadow, 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft on piers. Lot 146x120, carport, garage/workshop, and municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

Fully equipped/addtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l b-b-q room attached.

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $ 3 0 0 0 / m t h , $1000/dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________ Warehouse Building For Rent/Lease: 1200 sq ft, office space included, Hwy. 1, Larose/50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of bayou side property included. $1500/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-665-7375. _________________

Office Space for Sub-Lease:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Over 1340+ Sq Feet, Picciola Complex in Cut Off. $1,000 / Monthly Lease.

Call Lisa w/ Century 21 American Realty.

985-691-4947

Beautiful Office or Commercial Building For Rent.

Great location. Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call 691-3290 or 691-1317. _________________

LAND

Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks.

Property is between Union & Ouachita WMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $700/mth, $500/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, no pets, clean quiet mature adults only. $700/mth, $300/dep.

Call 985-475-6386. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________ House For Rent/Sale: 2 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pet.

111 W. 80th St. $750/mth, $750/dep.

House For Sale also $58,000 firm offer.

Call 985-632-4801. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area. 2 br, with appliances, w/d. $650/mth, $600/dep.

FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 102 W. 4th St., Apt. #5, 2 br, 1 ba. $675/mth, $550/dep. Utilities not included, on-site laundry. Call 985-6913104. _________________

Trailer For Rent: Quiet place/quiet person! No pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth, $400/dep.

Utilities/cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application.

Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________

Apt. For Rent in Cut Off. Taking applications, newly renovated, no pets. $600/mth, $600/dep.

Call 985-696-8268. _________________

House For Rent: 1 br, 137 W. 63rd St. $700/mth, $900/dep.

Call for viewing 6323899 or 258-7567. 1 yr. lease. No pets, good for single or couple. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, partly furn., $600/mth, $300/dep.

Cut Off area. Call 985632-3060 _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, $800/mth, $800/damage dep., plus utilities in Golden Meadow area. FMI call Frank at 985-665-1220. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, $550/mth., $550/dep.

Larose area. Also Trailer For Rent, 3 br, 2 full baths, lg. master bedroom, custom made, all remodeled very nice, front & back porch, lg. yard, $900/mth plus deposit. Must see. Call Scott at 985-291-1196 or Lucy at 985-6966785. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow.

Also Camper For Rent.

Work cruises welcome. Habla Espanole.

Call 985-855-6896. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.

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

108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

The Market Is Great!

Thinking of selling your property?

Call for a FREE price evaluation.

985-325-7107

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

Each office is independently owned & operated.

Apt. For Rent: Valentine area on bayou side, 1 br, $550/mth, $550/dep. Call 985278-1145, if no answer leave message. _________________ House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pets, $650/mth, $400/dep. w/appl; Also a Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no smoking, no pets, $850/mth, $500/dep. w/appl. Call 985-6324723. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig., no pets, no smoking, Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep.

Call 985-258-9615. _________________ House For Rent: 232 E. 2nd St., Larose. 3 br, 1 ba. $900/mth, plus security dep., no pets, no smoking. Call 985-632-3984 or 985696-0825. _________________ House For Rent: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 2 ba, includes central ac/heat, refrig., stove, w/d hook up, water included. $950/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-258-5926. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig., no pets, no smoking, Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep.

Call 985-258-9615. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Newly remodeled, unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, lg. living rm, & kitchen, laundry rm. Located in Cut Off area. No pets, no smoking. Asking $800/mth, $700/dep.

Must sign 6-mth. lease. FMI call 985693-7040. _________________ House For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba or commercial property, 16600 W. Main, Cut Off. Available Aug. 15th. $1400/mth plus utilities. Call 985-6326188. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood, quiet area. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ Apt. For Rent: lg. 3 br, all utilities pd., located in Galliano. Also 1 br, efficient apt. for rent. FMI call Carol at 727-324-9323 or Roger at 727-3300891. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apts. Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. For Rent spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 FMI. _________________

Apt. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. 1 br. Call 985-537-9259. _________________

BOATS

Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. Asking $45,000.

FMI call 985-6914008. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ 9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________ (2) Brand New Lazy Boy Recliners For Sale. Call 985-6327474. _________________ Roll Top Desk For Sale-$40; Cherub water fountain-$150; motorized wheel chair-$250. Call 985688-7256. _________________ Tractor For Sale: A long 510 tractor w/heavy duty bush hog. Price $1,750.

Call 985-632-2604. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: 577 W. 54th St. on Wed. July 22, 3 p.m. till; and Thurs. July 23 from 7 am till. First time garage sale. Too many items to list. _________________ Garage Sale: Sat. July 15, at 110 Plantation Dr., (down W. 104th St.). Clean baby items, toys, boys/girls clothes all sizes, ladies clothes, household items, misc. _________________ Garage Sale: July 23, 25, 26 at 185 E. 74th Place. 19â&#x20AC;? flat screen TV, Genesis portable player, set of pots, l u g g a g e , men/women/children clothing, swimming pools, sandals, shoes, lots of misc. Weather permitting. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

July 23, 8 am to 4 pm at 126 W. 205th St. Depression glass, name brand ladies clothes, toys, knick knacks. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

July 23, 8 am to 3 pm, West 47th St. Back of street. Clothes, shoes, bedding, knick knacks, etc. _________________

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Garage Sale: Thurs.

July 23 at 317 W. 54th St., Cut Off. 9 am to 6 pm. Lots of name brand menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes, x-mas decorations, Christian books, house hold items, children items, & more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

July 23, 8 am to 2 pm at LA 1 & W. 142nd St. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, toys, clothes.

If weather permits _________________ Huge 6 Family Garage Sale: Thurs.

July 23 from 7 am till.

Bowflex, tri hockey table, recliner, tire & rims, name brand clothes (all sizes), lots of smock dresses, a lot to choose from at 260 W. 41st St. (gray & burgundy house).

No early birds _________________

HELP WANTED

The Lafourche Council on Aging has an opening for a temporary Home Meal Delivery Person in the Larose area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly home bound clients. Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation.

Must be able to pass a driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license check, pre-employment drug test and state police background check. No restrictions on lifting (able to lift 30 lbs. or more). Pay rate is $9.72 per hour.

Mileage is reimbursed at .51 cents per mile.

Deadline to apply is Friday, July 24, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Apply at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, LA (located in the old Wal-Mart building). For more information call Angie Pertuit at 985-5320457. _________________ Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s USA in Galliano (in front of Wal-Mart) is looking for Cashiers. Starting $9-$10/hr. go to www.murphyusa.com to apply. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

Dufrene Building Materials is looking to hire an entry-level IT assistant at the Cut Off location. This person will work with the current IT staff and would serve as a backup support specialist for the in-house systems. Other responsibilities would include data entry and other daily support tasks. IT exp & basic math skills are a must.

DBM offers health, dental, & supplemental ins. benefits as well as 401K. Int. applicants should e-mail his or her resume to paul4@dbmlumber.co m or mail to IT Assistant, P.O. Box 338, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has 2 job openings for a Homemaker in the Larose/Cut Off area.

This job is for 20 hrs. per week at $9.72 per hr. Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must have reliable transportation.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass state police background check.

Deadline to apply is Fri., July 24th at 12 noon. Apply at LCOA office in Mathews.

985-532-0458. _________________ Looking for somebody with a pick up truck with a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license to make runs, answer phone, take message & run errands at all hrs. (day/night). But will work with you for convenient times for both of us. $50 fuel will be pd. for & $50 to make runs (pd. cash). Cell phone provided to keep in touch while on runs. Call 985-2586533. _________________ Bayou Kids Learning Center is seeking a qualified director designee. Send resumes to bay oukidslc@hotmail.co m _________________

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

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Runners

Full Time Position Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and / or groceries to various locations.

Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours.

Other duties will be assigned as needed.

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Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com United Community Bank is looking for a Teller at our Larose Branch. Full time position with excel. benefits. Email resume with cover letter to hr@ucbanking .com _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring part-time desk clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Insurance & 401-K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ AAA Complete A/C Heat & Electric now hiring Installers. Offer 401K, medical & dental benefits, pd. holidays.

Call 985-798-7100 or email: aaacomplete1 @viscom.net _________________

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

Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting appliances for exp Dozer/Excavator Operator. Offers hospitalization, 401K, pd. vacation. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main St., Cut Off. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Housekeepers.

Ins. & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Firefighter/Operator: LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday.

Must possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ EmployUs is looking for a Clerical Worker for a job in Cut Off. $10/hr. Send resumes to: houma@employ usltd.com _________________

Gulf Coast Employment is accepting applications for all marine inshore and offshore positions.

Call 985-693-7750 or e m a i l : contactus@gulfcoast employ.com. _________________

Now Hiring

Rental Dept.

Sales Associate Hours: Mon.-Fri. Afternoon Shift (12-6) and Every Other Weekend (Sat. 7-5 & Sun. 8-3)

Apply Today!

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Accounts Payable Associate Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional Accounts Payable Associate to perform the following duties: enter invoices, file invoices, monitor accounts to ensure payments, set up vendor accounts in MAS 200, process checks runs and prepare reports or projects as needed.

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575

Equal Opportunity Employer

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Marine HSE Instructor Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require the ideal candidate to have 5+ plus years of safety training experience in the Maritime Oil and Gas Industry. Responsibilities include in-house safety training of vessel crews, coordinating external training providers, tracking / updating crewmember certifications. ISNetworld experience a plus.

Office: 985-693-7229

Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

or can be filled out at our main office.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLASSIFIED ADS

United Community Bank is looking for a Teller at our Thibodaux Bayou Branch.

Full time position w/excel. benefits.

Email resume w/cover letter to hr@ucbanking.com _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has immediate opening for a CDL Class A Certified Driver and Operator.

FMI call Frank at 985665-1220. _________________ AAA Complete A/C Heat & Electric now hiring Installers. Offer 401K, medical & dental benefits, pd. holidays.

Call 985-798-7100 or email: aaacomplete1@viscom.net _________________ Night Audit needed at Days Inn in Galliano. Must be able to work weekends & holidays. Hrs. are 7 pm to 7 am. Apply in person at Days Inn Galliano, 18434 Hwy. 3235. No phone calls. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Bartender. Ins. & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________

SERVICES

Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age.

Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________ Need A Plumber?

Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called “plumbers” who are unlicensed and/or uninsured.

Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________

LaBove Plumbing

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

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

EASY TRIM LAWN CARE &

POWER WASHING Need your yard cut, trimmed, landscaped, etc.?

CALL JAKE

985-258-0593 Free Estimates!

25% OFF FIRST CUT

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. _________________

Barrios Carpentry

We do it all!

Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ 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. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting.

New or old construction.

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

with 1 year contract

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

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

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting 985-637-8633 _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. 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 _________________ Day Care In My Home: Fall registration for daycare in my home. Over 15 yrs. exp., full time & part time avail. Hrs. are from 6:30 am till 5:30 pm, Mon. thru Fri. Open summer time & holidays. Call 985693-8842 (home) or 985-860-2369 (cell). _________________ Bookkeeping full or part time, onsite, offsite, or virtual. Contact Dennis at 985-2092889 or dwguidry45@yahoo.c om for more information. _________________ Premium Transfer Services, reasonable pricing.

VCR/VHS tapes converted to digital (DVD). Capable of multi copies.

Contact Dennis at 985-209-2889 or dwguidry45@yahoo.c om for more information. Free pickup and delivery. _________________

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. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Memory Of JANET BEARD

Died: July 18, 2015 Born: Oct. 14, 1933 May you rest in peace.

Sadly missed by, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchild ____________

Happy 5th Anniversary In Heaven Mom! AUDREY PUNCH CHABERT

Born: 4-17-37 Died: 7-23-10 We love and miss you dearly, Leroy, Karen, Katie, Karla, Kris, Kammy & the Rest of the Family ____________

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com

OBITUARIES

ADRIAN “BOO” LEGENDRE Adrian “Boo” Legendre, 43, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 21, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.

Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Addy; daughters, Angelique and Angelle; parents, Earl and Eva Legendre; brother, Earl Legendre, Jr.; mother and father-in-law Panky and Barbara Christen; brother-in-law Eric Christen and numerous Godchildren and family members.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alexis and Pauline Chabert and Clemcy Legendre, Sr. and Lorina Legendre.

Boo was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the owner of The Lafourche Gazette and was a Century 21 real estate broker and was planning to take ownership of the agency in January. He was also the co-owner of Coastal Restoration and other business ventures.

Boo donated time, money and anything he was able to numerous local charities, organizations and individuals. He was known for his smile, laughter and colorful antics. He made every person he met feel special.

Please pray for his family’s strength during this time. _________________________

MARJORIE CHERAMIE Marjorie D. Cheramie, 89, a native and resident of Galliano prior to residing at The Broadway, passed away July 15, 2015.

Visitation as held on Monday July 20, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Galliano from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

Mrs. Marjorie is survived by children Phyllis C. Lafont (Daniel) and Ashton J. Cheramie (Lynn), and grandchildren Lucie Lafont and Krista Cheramie.

Mrs. Cheramie was preceded in death by her parents Felicien and Judith V. Duet, grandchild Nadia Lafont, aunt Clarice Duet, brothers Adam Duet and James Duet, sister Melva Jane Vegas and ex-husband Ashton J. Cheramie Mrs. Marjorie was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, the St. Joseph’s Altar, the Catholic Daughters and loved going to casinos and travelling across the United States and Canada.

She was employed for over 25 years by the Lafourche Parish School Board.

The family would like to especially thank the staff of St. Catherine’s Hospice and The Broadway for their care and compassion.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. _________________________

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Southern Business ranks Louisiana no. 1 in number of major business projects per capita Wednesday, July 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

BATON ROUGE — Southern Business & Development magazine ranked Louisiana No. 1 among Southern states for attracting the most significant capital investment and job-creation projects per million residents.

States earn points for large employment projects (200 or more jobs) and large capital investment projects ($30 million or more) attracted during 2014. Louisiana led the region with the most points-per-million at 105.4, easily outdistancing second-place Kentucky (63.4) and third-place Oklahoma (63.2).

Neither Louisiana nor Texas, the overall points leader, earned the 2015 State of the Year designation, which the publication awarded to Kentucky.

Louisiana, which has ranked No. 1 in the South for six straight years in the points-per-million category, has earned State or Co-State of the Year honors from Southern Business & Development in five of the past seven years.

In addition to Louisiana’s topranked 2015 performance, Lake Charles earned the magazine’s designation as the 2015 Small Market of the Year, while New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport and Houma-Thibodaux each earned honorable mention recognition for top markets of the year.

The latest Southern Business & Development State of the Year results are published in the magazine’s SB&D 100 issue, which reports the Top 100 economic development deals across the South in both investment and job categories.

Each state earns 10 points for projects within the investment and job Top 100 lists. Projects below the Top 100 that include at least 200 jobs or

$30 million invested net five points each for their states.

Lake Charles (55 points) received the title of 2015 Small Market of the Year, which evaluates markets in the South with a population under 250,000.

Houma-Thibodaux (20 points) received honorable mention in that category.

In the 2015 Major Market of the Year category, which ranks performance for metro areas of at least 750,000 but less than 2 million population, New Orleans (205 points) and Baton Rouge (100) joined Nashville, Tennessee (155), Kansas City, Missouri (115) and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (100), as honorable mention winners.

For the 2015 Mid-Market of the Year title, Shreveport, Louisiana (45 points), joined Huntsville, Alabama (45), and Northern Kentucky (40) as honorable mention selections among metros with at least 250,000 but less than 750,000 population.

Louisiana now ranks higher in every national business-climate ranking than it ever did prior to 2008. In five national business climate rankings – those published by Area Development, Business Facilities, Chief Executive, Site Selection and international location marketing firm DCI – Louisiana now ranks among the Top 10 states in the U.S. Since January 2008, Louisiana has secured economic development projects that are resulting in more than 91,000 new jobs, more than $62 billion in new capital investment and hundreds of millions of dollars in new sales for small businesses across the state.

Vision Communications’ has started their annual Pitch In Lafourche Parish school supply drive. Started in 2013, Pitch-In is one of the company’s ongoing Vision Cares initiatives that supports local Lafourche Parish schools by collecting some of the most needed school supplies for the upcoming school year.

All collected school supplies will be distributed equally between our local Lafourche Parish schools. In the first two years, Pitch-In has provided over 10,400 school items and cash donations totaling over $10,581.

Special collection bins are available through August 10 for dropping off school supplies at the Vision Communications Lobby, 115 West 10th Blvd. in Larose.

Also, Vision employees will be on-

site collecting school supplies at the following times and locations: • Galliano Wal-Mart: July 30 – August 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and August 6-8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Mathews Wal-Mart: August 7-9 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

School supplies that are being collected include ink pens (blue or black), #2 pencils, loose leaf paper (wide rule), 3-ring binders (1 or 1 ½ inch), copy paper, dry erase markers, erasers and cleaner spray, 1 or 3 subject compositions, Germ-X, clear or mesh school bags, journal (“marbled” cover) books, sticky note pads, note cards (small and large), solid white polo shirts S-XXL, Kleenex, USB flash drives, belts (solid black or brown), staples.

Vision Communications to collect supplies for local schools

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