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Louisiana sales tax phase-out advances, while gas tax stalls

Sheriff’s office gears up for Click It or Tick It Campaign

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will join other local law enforcement agencies in participating in the Click-It or Ticket camp a i g n which runs from May 20 through June 2, 2019. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Additional deputies will be assigned to saturated patrol efforts, and there will be several checkpoints held in conjunction with the campaign. Seat belt checkpoints will be conducted on May 23, 24, and 29. Additionally, a DWI checkpoint will also be conducted on May 24 and continue into the early morning hours of May 25. During the seat belt checkpoints, deputies will be checking moSee Click It Page 3-A

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Graduation.................5-A Legals......................10-A

Lottery.........................2-A

News In Brief..............2-A Obituaries...................8-A Public Notices...........10-A

VOLUME 53 NUMBER 37

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

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Central Lafourche students prepare for their graduation practice last Thursday in the school’s gym. Central Lafourche held their graduation on Tuesday, May 21 while South Lafourche High School will hold theirs on Wednesday night, May 22. For a list of graduates, check out our special graduation section in today’s edition.

Louisiana’s per capita debt dips for first time in a decade By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s debt load has declined for the first time in a decade, a notable benchmark in a state trying to get a handle on its finances after years of budget gaps and record borrowing. But the amount Louisiana owes for every man, woman, and child still outstrips the national average. An updated debt report presented to the State Bond Commission shows Louisiana’s per capita, tax-supported debt dipped to $1,497 in 2018, down $61 per person from $1,558 a year earlier, as the state works to shrink its outstanding obligations for construction projects. It was the first drop in the debt load since 2008, after years of continued rises. Louisiana owes an amount per state resident that is lower than in 2014, when it hovered slightly above $1,500. “This is really all good news for us and represents a discipline that has been instilled in our capital outlay program,” said Commissioner of Administration Jay Dar-

denne, the governor’s chief budget adviser, referencing Louisiana’s construction budget. Louisiana borrows money through bond sales to investors to finance construction projects, like road work, building repairs, and economic development initiatives. The debt is paid off with interest over decades. Boosted borrowing levels, combined with pension and other state debts, grew the per capita debt level every year during Republican former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s tenure. The Jindal administration and lawmakers at the time overcommitted Louisiana to construction work, leaving the state on the hook for years of projects that far outpaced available money. Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration and the majority-Republican Legislature have worked to curb the borrowing levels, with the Bond Commission report showing the state’s tax-supported debt load fell $650 million last year compared to 2017. See Debt Page 3-A

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana House Republicans pushed ahead Monday with a proposal to undo the seven-year sales tax passed last year to stabilize state finances, while elsewhere, efforts to boost the state’s gasoline tax and to centralize sales tax collections fizzled after meeting opposition. The House Appropriations Committee voted 12-5 along partisan lines to advance GOP leader Lance Harris’ bill to phase out the 0.45% state sales tax over four years, eliminating it by mid-2023. Republicans backed advancing the measure to the House floor, while Democrats opposed the move. Harris, of Alexandria, said two years of surpluses suggest Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and the majority-GOP Legislature passed more taxes and fees than are needed. He said some of those dollars should be returned to taxpayers. “Let the families spend their money like they want to,” Harris said. See Sales Tax Page 3-A

Driver arrested following police chase into Lafourche Parish

A Galliano man was arrested following a pursuit that began in St. Charles Parish. Lionelle Cheramie, 30, of GalLionelle liano faces charges in- Cheramie cluding DWI and Aggravated Flight from an Officer. Sheriff Greg Champagne reported that on Thursday morning, a St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car driving erratically. The driver, later identified as Cheramie, sped away from the stop and eventually began heading west on U.S. Highway 90. Shortly after 9 a.m., Cheramie’s vehicle entered Lafourche Parish where LPSO deputies and Louisiana See Arrest Page 3-A

Lafourche Parish honors couple for community service By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

The owners of Tom’s Service Station in Golden Meadow see Team Tom stickers on the back of trucks as far as a few states over. The simple sticker and T-shirts mean a lot to the family of Tom and Hope Pitre and the community in south Lafourche. Tom and Hope Pitre, natives of Golden Meadow, took over the shop after Tom’s parents retired. After 25 years running the business, they handed it over to the third generation, T-Tom, Kitty and Roxxy. For more than 50 years, the Pitres have been giving back to their community. Last week, they were

honored for their service. The Lafourche Parish Council presented Tom and Hope with the Lafourche Outstanding Citizen Award. “If you’ve ever been to Golden Meadow or been through Golden Meadow you may or may not have heard of Tom’s Service Station, you may or may not have heard of the Pitres. That’s Tom and Hope and the gang. But if you live in Golden Meadow or anywhere near there, you know them,” Councilwoman Luci Sposito said. “They are unbelievable citizens.” Tom Pitre said he was shocked by the award, saying he had no idea why his family dragged him to the council meeting last week. See Pitre Family Page 3-A

The Pitre family gathers at the Lafourche Parish Council meeting last week to accept the Outstanding Citizen Award. (Julie Arenstam/Staff – houmatoday/dailycomet)

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Concealed handgun course slated for Sat.

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, May 25, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. For more information, please contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 4494485 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net.

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The Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo announces their 23rd annual fishing tournament will be held at Bridge Side Marina on May 24th, 25th and 26th. A $20 entry fee includes rodeo cap. Tickets are available at all G.I. marinas. For additional information, visit w w w . s p e c k ledtroutrodeo.org or contact Bridge Side Marina (985) 787-2419 or Bob and Joyce Sevin at (985) 787-2968. ___________________

3-month commodity distribution set

The Lafourche Parish Office of Community Action has released their 3-month commodity distribution dates for 2019. Dates include: - Galliano area on July 25 and October 17, contact Nanette Lazard at 632-3989. - Raceland area on May 23, August 29 and November 14, contact Stephanie Washington at 537-7603. __________________

Cut Off Fishing Club announce rodeo

The Cut Off Fishing Club proudly announces its 16th annual Fishing Rodeo on June 7 and 8 at Moran’s Marina in Fourchon, LA. Entrance fee is $20 for adults and $15 for kids. There will be an adult and kids divisions. Saturday night will be the cash drawings, door prizes, smothered shrimp spaghetti with fried fish and live music. For more information contact Roy Dubois at 693-7184 or 2585110. Tickets available at Glenn’s Barber in Cut Off and Moran’s Marine in Fourchon. __________________

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Registration will be held Monday, May 20, and Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for Lafourche Recreation’s Lockport Summer Camp. Please register your kids ASAP due to limited availability at the Lockport Recreation Bldg., 712 Columbus St. Lots of fun activities such as Zoo Mobile, Kona Ice, magic shows, face paintings, petting zoo and more. ___________________

Lockport Am. Legion to have Veteran’s Day dedication

On Sunday, May 26 at 10 a.m. the Lockport American Legion will be having a Veteran’s Memorial Dedication at the Bayou Side Park. Reception to follow. __________________

LCOA handing out May commodities

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will be giving out Commodities for seniors 60 years of age and older who qualify financially on the dates and times as follows: - Wednesday, May 22 at Cut Off Youth Center from 7 to 9 a.m. - Thursday, May 23 at Raceland Recreation Center from 7 to 9 a.m. ___________________

GM Lions Club sponsoring new hearing aid program

The Golden Meadow Lions Club is sponsoring a new program to provide financial assistance for the purchase of hearing aids for those individuals with limited financial resources. Applicants will be evaluated on financial need. Obtain more information and applications by contacting Lion Pat France at 985-2581544, Lion Ray C. Bernard at 985-6322312, or Lion Henry Lafont, Jr. at 985-693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member. __________________

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Bayou Bell Ringers concert Saturday

The Bayou Bell Ringers will hold a concert Saturday, May 25 at 4:00 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Methodist Church. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Louisiana lawmakers carve out exemptions in smoking age bill

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bid to increase Louisiana’s legal smoking age from 18 to 21 narrowly escaped the House budget committee, but only after lawmakers added a long list of exemptions to the proposal. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry broke a tie to keep the bill from being bottled up in committee. It advances to the full House for debate. Still, the measure only won passage after lawmakers exempted people in the military, law enforcement and first responders from the age boost. The legislation also would exempt anyone who turns 18 before Dec. 31. Republican Rep. Frank Hoffmann says his proposal would save lives and cut health costs. Critics say the exemptions are burdensome to business. Anti-smoking groups say the bill doesn’t go far enough to curb smoking. House Bill 38: www.legis.la.gov ___

Average US price of gas drops 3 cents per gallon to $2.93

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 3 cents a gallon over the past two weeks, to $2.93. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that it’s the first price drop at the pump in four months.

Lundberg says the price is 6 cents lower than it was one year ago. The highest average price in the nation is $4.08 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.35 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The average price of diesel fell a penny over the past two weeks, to $3.16. ___

Police: Louisiana students laced teacher’s drink

EUNICE, La. (AP) — Authorities say two Louisiana high school students poured a chemical into a teacher’s drink and filmed it on Snapchat. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot says the 17-year-old Eunice High School juniors were arrested Friday on a felony count of mingling harmful substances. Police say the students mixed Krud Kutter, an all-purpose cleaning solution, into the teacher’s cup Wednesday when she stepped out to get supplies. The Advocate reports Fontenot says a girl poured the chemical into the drink while a boy filmed her and acted as a lookout. When the teacher returned, she sipped her drink and then threw it away. Fontenot says he doesn’t believe she consumed enough to adversely affect her health. Another student showed the video to a school resource officer Thursday. Fontenot says the suspects said they did it as a prank. Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com ___

Louisiana launches new recruitment effort of foster parents

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s child welfare agency is launching

a new recruitment campaign searching for potential foster parents willing to care for teenagers. The Department of Children and Family Services says teens account for about 20% of the children under the state’s oversight. But fewer than 5% of non-relative foster homes are taking in teenagers. The foster parent recruitment effort, announced Wednesday, comes during National Foster Care Month. The department says it will be distributing new brochures, posters and informational cards highlighting the need for more foster homes for teenagers. More information about becoming a foster parent is available online at www.LouisianaFosters.la.gov. ___

New African lion exhibit opens in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new lion exhibit is opening at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. During a recent tour, the African lions were seen lounging in the shade of an enormous rock surrounded by open grass and tree limbs. The scene is reminiscent of the African Savannah and is part of the new exhibit opening Saturday. Visitors will be able to see critically endangered lions — three females and a full-maned male — from the safety of a fictional train station. Rail cars with glassfronted openings to the “savanna” include informational displays about threats facing lions in the wild, such as poaching and habitat loss, as well as efforts being done to save them. Zoo curator and vice president Joel Hamilton says there are only about 20,000 lions left in Africa.

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The bill isn’t expected to become law. Edwards opposes rolling back the sales tax any earlier than its mid-2025 expiration date, and the Senate tax committee has killed a separate proposal aimed at reworking the sales tax, with senators saying they don’t want to tweak last year’s hard-fought tax compromise. Even if the proposal never reaches the governor’s desk, Republicans are using it to criticize Edwards’ record on taxes in an election year where he faces two GOP challengers. Edwards’ chief lawyer Matthew Block opposed Harris’ bill during committee debate Monday, saying the tax deal reached after seven special sessions ended a decade of budget uncertainty. “It put us on a sound fiscal footing for the first time in a long time. It seems like there’s some amnesia” about the prior budget cut concerns, Block said. Harris’ proposal would strip $87 million from state coffers starting on July 1, 2020. That figure would grow to $392 million by the fourth and final year of the phase-out. Rep. Walt Leger, the House’s top-ranking Democrat, asked what Harris proposes to cut when the sales tax money starts disappearing. Harris replied that it was too soon to have such talks. As the sales tax phase-out legislation advanced, two House Republicans stalled their own tax proposals in the House Ways and Means Committee amid significant opposition. Rep. Steve Carter shelved his bid to raise the state gasoline tax to pay for road projects. Rep. Tanner Magee jettisoned his proposal that would start the centralization of sales tax collections, rather than having local officials do the work. Carter, a Baton Rouge Republican, has sought for years to increase the gas tax to chip away at a $14 billion backlog of road and bridge projects. Business groups back the effort, but Carter acknowledged he couldn’t win support for the idea, particularly in an election year. Magee, a Houma Re-

publican, also faced heavy resistance from local elected officials across Louisiana, in his effort to start a process for centralizing sales tax collection work that currently is handled by parish officials. Several business organizations backed Magee’s proposal, describing Louisiana’s numerous sales tax collectors as cumbersome and out of step with other states. But organizations representing municipal government, police juries, school boards and sheriffs objected to the change. “I understand maybe we’re not ready to go there yet,” Magee said before shelving his bill. “I’ll keep working on it.” ___ House Bills 57, 542 and 599: www.legis.la.gov

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torists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as other violations such as expired inspection tags. During the DWI checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues, including but not limited to seat belt usage. Remember that Lafourche Parish is a “No Refusal” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested. Click It or Ticket is a seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at increasing the national seat belt usage rate. Every year during the annual Memorial Day Weekend holiday period, law enforcement agencies join forces day and night, from coast-tocoast, for an enforcement blitz that delivers a simple message: “click it or ticket.” In 2017, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives. “Most individuals understand that seat belts save lives,” said Sheriff Webre. “We hope this enforcement campaign is a reminder of the importance of seat belt usage to the small percentage that do not follow the law.” Sheriff Craig Webre also asks for patience and cooperation when passing through these checkpoints and for recognizing the importance of raising awareness for safety issues.

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“I thought my son was getting married,” he joked. “I’m just so grateful,” Tom Pitre said Friday as he helped boil shrimp for a fundraiser for the Farm System Prospects 9u baseball team. Tom Pitre quit school in the eighth grade to help his family

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run the shop. T-Tom left in ninth grade. “I told him like my daddy told me, ‘you ready to work?’” Tom Pitre said. “We’re not proud of not having a diploma, everybody should have one, but we’re just blessed.” When they’re not in the shop, Team Tom hits the road to help the community, organizing shrimp boils, community garage sales and whatever they’re asked to do. “They seem to be involved with everything that has to do with giving, that has to do with taking care of their community,” Sposito said. It’s all about the community, helping out those who support them and the business, Tom Pitre said. “They do a lot of things in the community. It’s not all for them, they share a lot,” said Parish Councilman Daniel Lorraine, who represents the Golden Meadow area. Branding Team Tom was T -Tom’s idea, his dad said, a way to advertise that no one else in the community did. “When someone asks for a sticker to put on their truck, it means a lot,” Tom Pitre said. “Just like the shirts, they’re walking advertisement.” Team Tom is also a representation of the community in south Lafourche. “When you see that sign, you think man, check this out people got ‘Team Tom’ about a gas station. But it’s not about the gas station, it’s about the big heart, it’s about the people. At any event, they’re always there to support,” Councilman Jerry Lafont said. Tom Pitre said the success of the shop is all because of their dedicated customers and the continued support of the family. “Thank the Lord for giving us the opportunity to do this, thank my mama, my daddy and my wife ... All of this is because of my family,” he said. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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State Police joined in the pursuit. Cheramie exited from U.S. 90 headed southeast on LA Highway 308. Spike strips were set up, but Cheramie went around the strips and ended up off-road in the Gheens community. Cheramie cut through several residential yards before abandoning his car near a railroad track. He attempted to flee the area on foot, but was quickly taken into custody. During questioning, Cheramie told deputies he had used methamphetamine earlier in the day. A blood test was conducted, and the results are pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Cheramie was also found to have several active warrants for his arrest. Cheramie was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with DWI (2nd Offense) and Aggravated Flight from an Officer. He was also booked on six counts of Contempt of Court stemming from failure to appear in court on various charges. His bail is set for $161,000. He is also being held for St. Charles Parish for charges including Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Reckless Operation, Hit-and-Run Driving, and no registration.

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Still, the numbers remain large — and out of step with other states. Louisiana owes around $7 billion for the borrowing done for construction and other projects, the debt report shows. The state is expected to pay that off with $3.5 billion in interest over decades. M e a n w h i l e , Louisiana’s per capita debt load remains about $150 above the national average, according to the report, and the state’s credit rating remains the lowest among states.

infrastructure projects. Schroder said that could “relieve some of the pressure” on the state construction budget. Louisiana faces billions in backlogs on needed roadwork, repairs to state buildings, and upkeep on public college campuses. Louisiana remains below its debt ceiling, a cap enacted in the early 1990s that restricts how much the state can borrow each year for construction work. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Members of Area 2 Volunteers for Family and Community, which includes Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes, travelled to LSU to attend an Executive Board Meeting in January. In attendance were Lafourche members Louise Adams, Area 2 Secretary; Paula Morgan, Area 2 Director; Terrebonne VFC President, Sharon Chatagnier; Lafourche VFC President, Christine LeBouef; and Terrebonne VFC members, Betty Guilbeau and Trudy Doiron.

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Fresh Baked

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Smoked Ham

Creamy, Delicious

18 Oz. All Flavors

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99¢ 99¢ $ 99 2 $ 99 4

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$ 99

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Grand Isle High School announce graduating seniors Wednesday, May 22, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Grand Isle High School held its commencement exercise on Thursday, May 16. This year’s class song was “Kings and Queens” by Thirty Seconds to Mars; class colors were white and gold; class flower was the sunflower; and the class motto was “Is it tea day yet?”

Central Lafourche High School graduates 269 seniors Tuesday

Central Lafourche High School graduated 269 seniors Tuesday, May 21 at the Warran J. Harang Municipal Auditorium in Thibodaux at 7 p.m. This year’s class song was “Good Riddance” by Green Day; class flower was Talisman Rose; class colors were green and gold; and the class motto was “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you’ll go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey” by Michael Josephson. This year’s 2019 Central Lafourche High School graduating sen-

iors are: Andrew James Adams, Bailey Michael Adams, Kade Mathew Adams, Selena Elizabeth Adams, Sierra Briana Alewine, Cheyenne Elizabeth Anderson, Courtney Elise Arabie, Taylor Maria Arcement, Gabrielle Marie Arceneaux, Luke Joseph Aucoin, Virginia LeeAnn Marie Aucoin, Destiny Michelle Authement, Paige AnnMarie Authement, Paul Whitney Authement; Chloe Elizabeth Babin, Gabriel Anthony Babin, Coby Joseph Bahena, Jacob Michael Barker, Aaron John Bar-

Taylor Arcement

Congratulations

Shane Billiot, Jr. Congratulations We’re so proud of you! Good luck at Nicholls! Love, Mom, Dad and Kylie

Class of 2019 Graduate of Central Lafourche High School We’re so proud of you! Good luck at NSU

Love, Mom, Dad, Granny, PawPaw, Paw Paw, Maw Maw, Nanny, Paran and Family

rios, Adriana Marie Benoit, Brook Elizabeth Bergeron, Dakota Elmo Bergeron, Angelle Rae Billiot, Derek Riley Billiot, Kylee Alyssa Billiot, Alejandra Marie Bordelon, Delila Rose Boudreaux, Hailey Nicole Boudreaux, Hunter Michael Boudreaux, Justin Thomas Boudreaux, Levi Garet Boudreaux, Emily Renae Bourg, Michael Joseph Bourg Jr., Breanna Lynn Bourgeois, Trysten Theresa Bourgeois, Corey Anthony Braus, Chelsea Lynn Breaux, Logan Ryan Breaux, Joseph Anthony Brouilette, Kristen Monique Brunet, Dylan Clay Burch; Kimberly Cabanilla, John Maghanoy Cagubcub, Blake Michael Callahan, Kalee Mae Caraway, Emilia Estefania CasillasMunoz, Ja-Nia Truna Cassie, Cinthya Arale Cervantes-Vidales, Kaitlyn Michelle Chaisson, Travonta Davion Chambers, Tynasia Monique Charles, Addie Marie Chauvin, Kristy Morgan

Cheramie, Dontrey Z’Coreon James Chester, Colleen Anne Chiasson, Halie Elizabeth Chiasson, Payton Dominique Chiasson, Brennon John Clark, Jayden Leigh Clement, Logan Paul Comardelle, Roberto Juarez Conde, Fenlee Johall Cooper, Jena Delores Cormier, Nathan James Cressionie, Brock Adam Crochet; Curtis Paul Daigle, Logan Joseph Daigle, Richard Michael Darcey Jr., Jacob Michael David, Gabriella Elozabeth Dehart, Brandon Joseph Detiveaux, Paul Mason Dominguez, Christopher Phillip Dominique, Kayne Joseph Dominique, Bailee Joy Doucet, Rebecca Lynn Duet, Camille Marie Dufrene, Courteney Renee Dufrene, Jaclyn Mary Wei Dufrene, Jude John Dufrene, Gabrielle Ilene Dupard, Hunter John Duplantis, L’Erin McKy Duplantis, Logan Paul Duplantis, Jay Christopher Dupont; Ginny Marie Eschete, Blanca Velgica

Escobar, Aanae’Ja Renee Every; Brooke Kathyrn Fabre, Courtney Alexis Falgout, Jadyn Anthony Falgout, Brianna Nicole Folse, Katie Lynn Folse, Taeja’ Teionna Folse, Jesse Michael Fonseca, Benjamin Jude Ford, Jai Paul Ford, Kamryn Elijah Ford, Kennedi Rae Foret, Taylor Jylunn Foret, Tristan Aaron Foret, Madalyn Marie Frederick, Cameron Michael Fuller, John AlSee CLHS Page 6-A

This year’s 2019 Grand Isle High School graduation seniors are: Jasmine Danielle Besson, Gabrielle Louise Brown, Nevaeh Briell Bonck, Jolie Victoria Dardar, Zachary Ryan Legg, Joshua Ettienne Lafont, Irving Gabriel Lopez Garcia, Frank Joseph Marullo, Jr., and Hunter Micheal McHughs.

Luke Griffin Congratulations

Class of 2019 Central Lafourche High School We’re so proud of you! You’re future is bright … Good luck! Love … The Family

Randy Wells

Congratulations on earning your Electrical Engineering Degree at LSU We are proud of everything you have achieved!

Love, Mom

Best Wishes for Every Success We couldn’t be more proud of you or love you more. Wishing you the best!

Dalton Pierce Love, Mom & Dad Debbie & Dean

Trevor Toups Congratulations

Thank you to everyone for all the prayers. Trevor Toups did it! Senior 2019

Congratulations to the C lass of 2019

to the South Lafourche and Grand Isle High Schools Class Of

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Mathew Robert Gangl, Leshanine Kalin Garner, Caleb Raymond Gaudet, Gyllian Leigh Gautreaux, Lauren Nicole Gervais, Ronlyn Dana Gibbs, Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea Lynn Gray, Gary Rogers Griffin III, Luke Nicholas Griffin, Zayne Joseph Grimmett, Rayne Christopher Gros, Brianna Rae Guffey, Alyssa Kimberly Guidry, Brennon Paul Guidry, Dorian Michelle Guidry, Kayla Michelle Guidry, Reece Mathew Guidry, Sonia Cenyi Giollot; Hanna Michelle Hackworth, Raelynn Summer Hankins, Christopher Thomas Hartman, Alexis Marie Hebert, Taylor Elysabeth Hebert, Sarich Yadir Hernandez, Joshua Lakota Hess, Daquris Montaze Hester, Dalton Joseph Hirsh, Claire Angelle Hodson, Nathan John Hodson, Tayla

Maria Hood, Hunter Joseph Hymel; Tannille Natasha Ingram; Everette Roman Jackson, Jacob Clyde Janes, Jaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Niya Briâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ona Jeff, Kayla Ann Jennies, Gregory Seth Johnson, Jeffery Alan Jones; Hunter Thomas Kimball, Steven Lawrence Kraemer Jr., Zoya Ann Kraus; Cameron Joseph Labit, Kylie Nichole Landry, Malori Claire Landry, Kevin Patrick Lane Jr., Gavin Joseph Lasseigne, Lauren Marie LeBlanc, Madi Lizbeth LeBlanc, Brooke Summers LeBoeuf, Heather Mae LeBoeuf, Zachary Paul LeBoeuf, Jaileigh Linne Lecompte, Colby John Ledet, Rhealyn Barker Legendre, Reuben Michael Leon, Mason Joseph Leonard, Makenna Leigh Levron, Lane Joseph Lirette, Michelle Lynn Lirette, Taton Philip Little, Ethan Joseph Loupe,

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doyne, Brandon Mark Orgeron; Jarett Shamaar Payne, Kullen John Pellegrin, Ali Marie Perrillioux, Adeline Claire Phillips, Ethan Noah Pitre, Seth Anthony Pitre, Meg Renee Plaisance, Brandon Joseph Poincot, Dashinera Keanna Poindexter, Kaitlin Elizabeth Polk, Colby James Prestenback, Bailey Maria Price; Austin Joseph Quatrevingt; Destiny Renee Riggs, Antonio Joseph Rister, Heaven Mysteek Rivere, Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ijah Christian Robertson, Apaicha Sonique Robinson, Natalie Claire Rodrigue, Tate Joseph Rogers, Jayden Paul Rougeau, David Paul Sampay Jr., Kevin Michael Sampey, Maddie Elizabeth Sampey, Trittnie Elizabeth Sampey, Raquan Wen-

LSMSA celebrates 35th graduating class at Commencement Ceremony

Natchitoches, La. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) honored their 35th graduating class during its annual Commencement Ceremony held on May 18 in Northwestern State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prather Coliseum. First Lady Donna Edwards was the guest speaker. Of the 113 seniors, local students from our area who graduated where Destiny Beal of Raceland, Lily Orgeron

of Lockport and Collin Serigne of Cut Off. LSMSA has been deemed one of the top 1% of public high schools in the nation. Orgeron and Serigne graduated with Distinction. To earn this, the students completed a rigorous program of independent study under the guidance of faculty mentors, which included self-motivated reading, research and creative exploration.

dell Samuels, Haley Marie Sanchez, Jude Anthony Savoie, Loren Elizabeth Savoie, Cade Patrick Scioneaux, Caleb Anthony Scott, Curtis Randy Scrimpshire, Savana Marie Slayton, Blake Alexander Smith, Courtney Michael Smith Jr., Jack Thomas Theriot Smith, Kami Rena Solet, Ariel Renee Spahr, Mya Anise Staples, Jacqueline Janekquah Stevenson, Charles Anthony Stewart Jr.; Trevor Anthony Tabor, Elizabeth Michelle Theriot, Madison Marie Theriot, Maison Hunter Theriot, Megan Elizabeth Thibodaux, Trey Michael Thibodaux, Davontrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;e Jaquan Thomas, Alaysia Twyalynn Thompkins, Jack Michael Tillman,

Elizabeth McLayne Tolar, Alexander Michael Torres, Isabel Ann Torres, Summer Skye Torres, Jake Christopher Toups, Mark Anthony Trosclair Jr., Noah David Trosclair, Kaitlyn Nicole Tullis, Hayden Joshua Tyler; Jay Joseph Verret, Angeles Estefania Villanueva; Mark Anthony Walker, Ahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Naja Trena Washington, Airenasia Janae Washington, Jakobe Mykal Washington, Mya Lashone Washington, Ryen Lanikuakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a Weaver, Elise Jeanne Marie White, Bryce David Whittington, Kaitlynn Rose Williams, Raenajia Rene Wilson, Mason Andrew Wintzel, and Daniel Joseph Wolford.

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South Lafourche High School to graduate their seniors May 22

South Lafourche High School will hold its commencement exercise on Wednesday, May 22 in the SLHS Auditorium. This year’s class song was “Unwritten”; the class flower is the white rose; the class colors are Royal Blue and Silver; and the class motto is “Senior year… You only get one of these!” This year’s 2019 South Lafourche High School graduating seniors are: Allie Elizabeth Adams, Calysta Adams, Madison Bailey Adams, Spencer James Adams, Jenna Marie Alario, Ty Michael Allemand, Kylie Renee Angelle, Victoria Rose App, Garrett Michael Austin, Richard Will Autin, Tiany Yamileth Avilez;

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Hunter James Badeaux, Brock Christopher Bailleaux, Cammie Lovedee Bankston, David Sean Barbour Jr., Victoria Paige Barron, Crissie Alane Bellanger, Shane Nelson Billiot Jr., James Blanchard, Jake Douglas Blanchard, Mia Terese Blanchard, Tyler Joseph Boudoin, Faith Lee Boudreaux, Tristen Tessa Boudreaux, Logan Lynn Bouffanie, Lexxy Jane Boura, Quendon Claire Bourda, Brennan Joseph Bourg, Brett Lane Bourg, Simon Edward Bourg Jr., Cullen Michael Bourgeois, Mason Joseph Bourgeois, Dillon John Bouvier, Abigail Angelle Bouzigard, Damien Shea Broome, Alyssa Renae Broussard, Jryce Keith Bruce, Romel Mejia Bu, Gabriel Isaiah Burd,

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Sheriff congratulates NSU Criminal Justice graduates

Two Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office employees were among the first group of Criminal Justice degree graduates at Nicholls State University. Captain Lafate Day and Lieutenant Michael Beck Jr. each graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice on Saturday. Nicholls State University recently instituted a Bachelor’s degree program in Criminal Justice. Captain Day, Director of the Lafourche Sheriff’s Regional P.O.S.T. Training Academy, and Lieutenant Michael Beck, a patrol shift supervisor, were among the first class to graduate in the new program. The two did so while taking advantage of the education benefits afforded to all Lafourche Parish Sher-

iff’s Office employees. “The people of Lafourche Parish deserve the best-educated officers we can provide

them, and I am committed to supporting their goals of achieving college degrees,” said Sheriff Webre.

Captain Lafate Day and Lieutenant Michael Beck Jr.

See SLHS Page 9-A

Inspired Congratulations to:

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Our “Be Inspired” Scholarship Winner

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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House For Rent: 232 East 2nd Street, Larose; 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $900/month, plus deposit; no smoking inside; no pets; appliances included; lawn care provided; large, roomy, very nice and well kept inside; easy walk to Larose Regional Park/ Civic Center; (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________________ 2 Houses for rent: in Galliano, 2 bed, $600/mo and $400/dep.; 4 bedroom, $1,000/mo and $500/dep. Call 475-6386 FMI. _________________________ Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-637-4133.

2 Houses For rent: One 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled; large yard; carport; laundry room; appliances included; located on East 75th St; $1300/month, $800/deposit plus utilities. ALSO, House for rent in Cut Off on West Main St., near South Lafourche Bridge; $1200/month, plus utilities and $800/deposit. Call 985-2580243 _________________________ 4 Apts for Rent: Each 2 bedroom; newly remodeled; partially furnished; Cut Off area; FMI Call 665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom house; couple or single only. No pets, no smoking. Located between West 136th and 137th St. $500/month, $500/deposit. Call 258-6277. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer; Larose; $550/ month, water included; Call 985-6861838. Available May 1. _________________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath apt. $700/month, $300/deposit. Also camper spaces for rent, $340/month. Travel trailer for sale, $500, needs repairs. On Hwy 3235, Golden Meadow, 4 lane. 985-475-7696 or 985-3980172. _________________________ Camp for Rent in Grand Isle. Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________

House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath; living room/ kitchen combined; central A/C, heat; laundry room; carport; good neighborhood on private property in Cut Off; Phone: (985) 632-7959 or (985) 856-7495. _________________________ Taking applications for a four bedroom, two bath double wide trailer outside the Lockport city limits. $1000/month, $1000/deposit. No smoking. Pets considered. Contact 985-258-5666. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath studio with kitchenette; $375/month, plus utilities; Mathews/ Raceland area; 985-5379259. _________________________ Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment for Rent in Cut Off: $850/month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. washer/dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Billat 985-325-5626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures. Furnished units available with long term lease.

For Rent: Two bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, washer and dryer, and large covered patio. Water included. $625/month, $625/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ For Rent/ Lease Purchase: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious home in Galliano. $775/month and $775/deposit; no smoking, no pets; background checks. Call 985-475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________________ For Rent: Executive Home; 4 huge bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living room, study, large walk-in closets, custom made cabinets, formal dining room, breakfast nook, lage pantry room, 2 kitchens, double car garage; nice, quiet neighborhood; no smoking, no pets; background checks; $1300/rent, $1300/deposit. Call 985-4757272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________ For Rent: Four bedroom, 2 bath brick home. Fenced in yard with shed. $950/month and $950/deposit. No pets, no smoking. 985475-7272 or 985-637-7273. Located in Galliano. _________________________

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Moving Sale: 287 West 164th St. Cheap and good; new items every other day; dishes; furniture; appliances; tools; etc. Everyday from May 13 to 30 from 8am to 5pm, except Sunday. Also 2 freezers, 1 year old. _________________________ Yard Sale: Wednesday, May 22. Located 223 East 15th St. Lots of everything-Come see! _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, May 25 from 7am to 4pm at 359 Leblanc Drive in Lockport, across the bayou from Bollinger Shipyard. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Attention: Are you a go getter looking for a rewarding career? Do you have automotive experience? Do you wish to be a part of a locally owned and operated environment where you can thrive and grow? If you said YES to the above, we want to hear from you! Lafourche Ford Lincoln is looking for Sales Professionals NOW! Please send your resume with “SALES PROFESSIONAL” in the subject line to ravet@lafourchemotors.com to schedule an interview. _________________________ A C Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered; must have towing endorsement, TWIC card and be able to pass a drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ B & B Hardware is looking for a salesclerk and shop maintenance warehouse worker. Apply within at West 17th St. in Larose. _________________________ Cheramie Lawn Care and Landscaping hiring 2 full time positions. Must be able to pass drug screen and have a valid drivers license.Contact Bryan Cheramie at 985-696-5550. _________________________ Provisions Energy and Marine Support now hiring the following: Class A truck driver $20.00 per hour and Class B truck driver $15.00 per hour. Apply in person at 505 N J Theriot Road in Golden Meadow (Fourchon) or call 985-3964480. Vacation, holiday, paid tolls. _________________________ Now Hiring: Grand Isle. Small, very nice clean hotel looking for an excellent Housekeeper. Positive/ happy attitude, excellent cleaning skills and work references required. Part time and full time available. $10-$12/ hour. Email kengland100@aol.com. _________________________ Salon U is looking for experience hair stylist, nail technician or message therapist. Call Rosalyn at 696-4540 or 532-2305. _________________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 Civil Service Board is currently accepting applications through June 24, 2019 at 4 p.m. for the competitive examination for Firefighter/ Operator. Applications may be obtained and submitted to Jada Pitre at Fire Central, 17462 West Main St., Galliano. For details, go to http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/JD /Lafourche%20FPD%203/Descriptions/ LF-FFOP-sp.pdf. _________________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 Civil Service Board is currently accepting applications through June 24, 2019 at 4 p.m. for the competitive examination for Fire Communications Officer. Applications may be obtained and submitted to Jada Pitre at Fire Central, 17462 West Main St., Galliano. For details, go to http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/JD /Lafourche%20FPD%203/Descriptions/ LF-FCMO-sp.pdf. _________________________ Bayou Laundry is accepting applications at 198 Celestine Drive, Golden Meadow. 985475-7690. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ 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 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________

Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985397-6254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com. NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!

Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ Need a Plumber? A.S.I. PLUMBING LLC Better Business Bureau Accredited with 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs. We specialize in service calls including drain cleaning, repair/ replace plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line install/repair. We provide professional services at reasonable rates. Cards accepted. License LMP #7403. Call for your free quote: 985278-7925.

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services. Now offering pressure washing. Special projects welcomed! Professional in-house artist with over 40 years of experience. Ralf & Mary Cheramie, Owners & Operators. Call for your free estimate today!

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B.U.D.S: Car detailing services available by appointment only. Best rates in town! References and testimony’s available upon request. Please give us a call at 985-278-5792 for your quote! _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ Pitre’s Pressure Washing and Inflatable Rentals Free Estimates. Free delivery and set up. Call 985-213-8035 or 985-278-9583. Look us up on Facebook. _________________________ Low Cost Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free Estimates. Call Raymond at 985258-8577. _________________________ C&C Laundromat, Inc. Open 24/7. Highway 3235, Galliano. 985-637-9767. _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring & Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ Glider Painting Licensed & Insured. Interior & Exterior. Free Estimates. Drywall Hanging, Texturing, Acoustic Ceiling Removal, Baseboards, Crown Molding, Remodeles, Pressure Washing, Concrete Slabs and Driveways. Phone 985-3875012.

OBITUARIES

JOHN R. LEVINESS

John R. Leviness, age 72, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Visitation was held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ella Mae L. Leviness; children, Robert and Crystal Leviness; grandchild, Tal Leviness; and sister Annette King. He is preceded in death by his son, Lee Leviness; grandchild, Michael Leviness; brother, Jerry Waller; and parents, L.C. Leviness and Margie Ainsworth. John was a loving husband and father who served in the U.S. Army where he was a Master carpenter. He worked as a boat captain for over 30 years. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________

ANIMALS

Maltese puppies, 4 weeks old males, registered $600. Taking deposits now. For Sale: Tiny toy poodle puppy (male). 4 months old, registered and has shots $500. 985-532-5848. _________________________

Smith Marine Towing is now looking to hire the right candidate to join our

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Job Summary: The Property Manager will be responsible for managing the entire property to include: motel, cabins, RV park and long-term boat storage rentals. There are multiple charter fishing companies that operate out of the property; the property manager will also be responsible for coordination with the charter owners. The position is located in Golden Meadow, LA. Responsibilities: • Manage daily operations of the property • Recruit, coach and motivate employees • Ensure superior guest satisfaction and motel performance • Provide guests with information on local attractions and restaurants • Communicate/Coordinate with Charter Owners Experience/Qualifications: • 10+ years of hospitality experience required with 2+ years of management experience • Ability to lead independently and take ownership of all aspects of daily operations • Ability to motivate staff and delegate effectively • Passionate about delivering superior guest service • Ability to take care of unique needs of fishermen and camper customers • Experience with rental contracts a plus • Experience with hotel start-up/remodels a plus • Growth Mindset • Knowledge of Golden Meadow area

To apply for this position: email a resume with cover letter to resumes@gaubertoil.com

RAYMOND JAMES BRADBERRY JR

Raymond James “The Governor” Bradberry, Jr., 68, a native and resident of Grand Isle passed away on May 16, 2019. A visitation was held at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle on Tuesday, May 21, from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with cremation followed. Mr. Raymond is survived by his children, Melissa B. Soileau and husband Thad, Raymond J. Bradberry III, Carlos A. Lawton and wife Robin, Donald “Donnie” J. Welch, and Jondele Kramer; grandchildren, Natalia Soileau, Sophia Soileau, Hunter Lawton, Chase Lawton, Daylen Welch, Vincent Welch, Adriana Morgan and Nariah Kelly; and brothers, Arthur “Artie” Bradberry and wife Eva, Marty Bradberry and wife Gwen, and Charles “Charlie” Mumphrey and wife Dora. Mr. Bradberry was preceded in death by his wife, Linda O. Bradberry; parents, Willie M. Bradberry and Raymond B. Bradberry Sr.; and brothers, Brady Bradberry and Anthony Mumphrey. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

Obituaries may be viewed online at www.TLG newspaper.com

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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LSA Scholarship awarded to CLHS senior

SLHS senior Marcus Matherne and Mark Bourg of Pedestal Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Larose branch.

SLHS senior awarded $10,000 scholarship

Pedestal Bank recently announced the winner of the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $10,000 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be Inspiredâ&#x20AC;? Scholarship. Marcus Matherne, a senior at South Lafourche High School, is the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship funded by Pedestal Bank. He was one of 90 applicants considered for the scholarship. Matherne plans to attend Nicholls State University in Thibodaux majoring in Geometric Engineering. The Pedestal Bank â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be Inspiredâ&#x20AC;? Scholarship seeks to encourage the spirit of Community in high school seniors and give financial assistance to area youth seeking higher education. Among other criteria, applicants were required to submit an 800 word essay on the value of community. The top 5 essays were chosen and the authors participated in an interview with members of the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholarship committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were delighted to receive so many entries and equally impressed with the level of

The Public is Invited to Attend a Ceremony Honoring the Women of World War II

Saturday, May 25th Veterans Memorial District Ward 10 16937 Hwy. 3235 Cut Off Also, all women veterans past, present and future are invited to attend. Free hamburgers, hot dogs and refreshments will be served. Beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Please Join Us As We Salute Our Honored Guest â&#x20AC;Ś World War II Veteran Mrs. Francis Trahan

talented young people in our communities,â&#x20AC;? said Kim Elfert, SVP Human Resources and Marketing for Pedestal Bank.

LSU local Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List and Honor Roll List students

Listed below are the students from our area that made the LSU Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List: College of Agriculture, Emma Brown, Raceland; College of Art & Design, Natalie Angelette, Lockport; College of Engineering, Clay Knight, Lockport and Randy Wells, Cut Off; College of Sciencs, Ethan King, Gheens; E.J. Ourso College of Business, Moran Duplantis, Raceland; Manship School of Mass Communications, Christopher DeFelice, Galliano; University College Center for Advising and Counseling, Caroline Savoie, Lockport; and University College Center for Freshman Year, Madalynn Duplantis, Raceland. Honor Roll students: University College Center for Freshman Year, Sydney Remont, Raceland.

Central Lafourche High School senior Brooke Bergeron has been awarded the 2019 Louisiana Sheriffsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Scholarship for Lafourche Parish. Bergeron will receive the $500 scholarship to assist her with expenses as she plans to attend Nicholls State University and major in Chemistry (Pre-Med). On her application, Bergeron indicated plans to pursue a career as a flight surgeon after completing medical school. She was notified of the scholarship award and presented with a certificate on Wednesday, May 8 at Central Lafourche High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior awards night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ms. Bergeron is involved in many school organizations and has already been recognized for her academic achievements in chemistry. I wish her the best of luck as she pursues her dream of a career as a said flight surgeon,â&#x20AC;? Sheriff Webre. The Louisiana Sheriffsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Educational Scholarship Program awards $500 to graduating high school students in parishes where the sheriffs are members of the Louisiana Sheriffsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Lt. Brennan Matherne and Brooke Bergeron.

Honorary Membership Program. Funding for this scholarship is made possible through the generous support of Lafourche Parishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honorary Members. To be eligible for the LSA scholarship, each applicant must be a Lafourche Parish resident and a high school senior planning to enroll as a full-time student at Nicholls State University, L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College, or South Central Louisiana Technical Community College. The scholarship is awarded as a gift, not a loan, to defray the rising costs of tuition and related expenses in higher education. An independent board of review selects the winner of the scholarship.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tempore Brian Barthelemy who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Mona Santiny, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Mayor David Camardelle Mayor Pro-Tempore Brian Barthelemy stated that Mayor Camardelle was in Baton Rouge lobbying for the local fishermen, municipal court and capitol outlay funding, House Bills 335 and 221. Ronnie Sampay President of the Garden Club was recognized and announced that Grand Isle had again won the Cleanest City Contest in its field. He thanked everyone who took part in cleaning up the Island and then asked permission to trim some trees on town properties. He also said that 24 palm trees will be here within 2 weeks to be planted on the Island. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the April 9, 2019 special called budget meeting as written. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the April 9, 2019 regularly scheduled town meeting as written. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the April 23, 2019 regularly scheduled cancelled town meeting as written. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the regular town meeting of May 28, 2019 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance setting the weekly salary of the Town of Grand Isle Mayor and Chief of Police. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: The weekly salary of the Town of Grand Isle Mayor will be $1,366.16. SECTION II: The weekly salary of the Town of Grand Isle Chief of Police will be $1,346.46. SECTION 111: The position of the Mayor and Chief of Police of Grand Isle is a full-time position. Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of April 9, thru May 14, 2019 there were 11 arrest, 122 traffic stops and 39 traffic citations issued for a total calls of 310. Traffic/Court fines paid were $17,455.00 for traffic and $1,304 for MISD for a total collections of $18,749.00. Total year to date collections amounts to $140,349.60. Golf Cart Tag Income was $52,800 for a total tags sold of 704. The Chief then announced that the bids for the repairs to the repairs to the Multiplex were open and the low bid was Picciola Construction ($1,034,600.00). The budget for the project is $800,000.00 but the Chief said that he and the Mayor were working with Jefferson Parish to get the rest of the money. Joseph Chauvin with GIS Engineering was recognized and reported on the town ongoing projects: 1. FEMA Town Hall Repairs – the cable tray was ordered, and work will start back this week for completion. Bids were received for painting the town hall and Picciola Construction was low bid with a bid of $87,200.00. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to accept the low bid of Picciola with the stipulation that it passed legal review. 2. Community Center Roof Repairs - Bids were received for the new roof on the Community Center and Picciola Construction was low with a bid of $91,850.00. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to accept the low bid of Picciola Construction with the stipulation that it passed legal review. Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and reported the following: 1. Matting for the golf cart crossings were received and work should begin Thursday. 2. The new fence at the Town Hall was completed (thanked the Coast Guard for their help). 3. Working on install mile markers on the beach to help people locate anything on the beach. 4. Working with Jefferson Parish to get more bulldozer work done on the beach. Building Official Rodney Rigaud was recognized was reported that there was plenty of new construction and that everything was going well. 2. Reminded contractors to acquire permits before beginning any work. Grand Isle Independent Levee District – Mayor Pro-Tempore Brian Barthelemy made a remark that the Wildlife & Fisheries made the comment the Levee District wanted to close Elmer’s Island. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings for May 28 and June 11, 2019 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORNINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance adopting the FY 2019-20 Town of Grand Isle Operating Budget beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: The following line totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for The fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, as More fully set forth in the attached documents EXPENDITURES FUND REVENUES GENERAL FUND $3,016,764 $2,947.538 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 761.040 739,756 UTILITY FUND 1,023,585 708,705 The following resolution was jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO: 2767 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2019 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Town of Grand Isle:

MILLAGE General Alimony 7.390 mills Water and Gas Systems 5.490 mills TOTAL 12.88 MILLS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2019, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 14th day of May, 2019. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant the request of the Grand Isle Community Development Team to waive all permits and fees required for the 2019 “Island Wide Garage Sale” which will be held on May 25, 2019 at the Community Center. Permission was also given

by the Council for the use of the Community Center. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon by the Council to approve National Corrosion Services, Inc. to do the following work: Annual Gas Leak Survey (1/2 of the Island) —————————— ——$4,500.00 Pressure limiting and regulating stations testing ——————— ———1,550.00 Correct deficiencies indicated by cathodic protection survey —— 1,553.00 Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to table the request of Glen Vial, Sr. to cut and trim some oak trees on 173 Landry Lane until some Council Members had a chance to get a better look at the trees being requested to be cut. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., requests/reports: 1. Presented the Council with a proposal to purchase some games for the Community Center and a proposal to have a game program on the weekends for the Grand Isle Kids. He has already spoken with someone who is willing to supervise the children. The Council agreed to consider the proposal and see if there is any money in the budget to finance the purchase of the games. They agreed to have a decision at the next meeting. Member Brian Council Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Asked why the Water Department is not repairing the Town streets after they cut into them to repair water leaks. After a brief discussion it was decided that Parish Councilman Rickey Templet would be contacted to investigate the situation. 2. West end levee repairs should start in July. 3. Dredging of Bayou Rigaud from the Wildlife & Fishries is being discussed and hopefully the Port Commission will get on board Council Member Mona Santiny requests/reports: 1. Asked about the hole in the fence by the Cheniere Park and Pump Station. Chris Hernandez said he would look into it if it could be repaired. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Asked about all of the old gas meters stacked up in the Medical Ave. stock yard. Mr. Hernandez reported that they were not worth fixing. She suggested that maybe they can be auctioned off with the next surplus equipment auction. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Brian Barthelemy, Mayor Pro-Tempore Town of Grand Isle

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

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The Lafourche Gazette will be closed Mon., May 27 for Memorial Day!

Arrest reports

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

MAY 15, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jennifer Chavez, 34, Battery of a police officer (Misd). Prohibited acts-Schedule II (2 CTS). Taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited (Felony). MAY 16, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Noah Bouzigar, 18, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Michael O’Neal Jr., 28, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Jason Robertson, 30, Thibodaux. Fugitive (2 CTS). Wesley Smith, 24, Cut Off. Simple burglary-Immovable structure. Curtis Travis III, 25, Baton Rouge. Illegal possession of stolen things (Felony). Owner to secure registration (Misd). No DL on person. Vinny Verret, 31, Raceland. Battery of emergency room personal, emergency services personal, or a healthcare professional (Misd) (2 CTS). Battery of a police officer (Misd). Thibodaux Police Department Monique Champagen, 44, Houma. Fugitive. Jennifer Hebert, 54, Thibodaux. Issuing worthless checks (Felony). Donovan Johnson, 26, Gray. Fugitive. Contempt of court. Kristian Miller, 27, Labadieville. Operating veh. with suspended license; other offenses. Contempt of court (5 CTS). Security required. False certificates. Louisiana State Police Bryan Hulse, 34, Houma. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. D.W.I.-1st offense (Misd). Lockport ‘ Police Department Derek Ledet, 32, Houma. Contempt of court. Golden Meadow Police Department Jeremy Vicks, 25, Thibo-

Public Notice

NOTICE: Carl Joseph Guidry and/or any owners, claimants, lien holders, mortgagees, or anyone claiming or purporting to claim any interest in a 16 ft. fiberglass boat with ID# LA-0205-SL located in Bayou Lafourche along LA 1 just north of Mommie Jo’s Restaurant near 15617 West Main Street in Cut Off, LA are hereby given notice that said vessel was deemed in violation of Greater Lafourche Port Commission Ordinance No. 25. The vessel will be disposed of at the owners’ expense and in accordance with LA.R.S. 34:843 and said ordinance by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission from its current location at any time after thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. The owner is requested to contact the Port Commission by phone at 985-632-6701, by mail, or in person at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA as soon as possible. 5/22/19

daux. Contempt of court. MAY 17, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jamel Banks, 32, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Fugitive. Lionelle Cheramie, 30, Galliano. Contempt of court (6 CTS). Fugitive. Aggravated flight from an officer (Felony). D.W.I.-2nd offense (Misd). Aaron Gisclair, 43, Galliano. Contempt of court. Charleston Hogan, 28, Raceland. Cruelty to juvenilesWith force/violence. Jarrod Lorraine, 50, Larose. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). False Imprisonment (Misd). Dale Massey, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Curtisjohn Plaisance, 23, Galliano. Disturbing the peaceOffensive, derisive, annoying words to another (Misd). Simple criminal damage to property (Misd). Golden Meadow Police Department Hosea Williams Jr., 20, Galliano. Driving under suspension. Illegal possession of stolen things (Misd). Switched plates (Misd). Thibodaux Police Department Yashika Smith, 23, Thibodaux. Child passenger restraint system (2 CTS). Switched plates (Misd). Operating a vehicle while intoxicated-1st offense. Careless operation. Driver must be licensed. Fugitive. MAY 18, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Taylor Anderton, 26, Cut Off. Fugitive. Contempt of court (3 CTS). William Massey, 28, Thibodaux. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Siple criminal damage to property (Felony). Fugitive. Enter/remain after being forbidden-Immovable structure. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Contempt of court. Courtney Christien, 27, Des Allemands. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession or distribution or drug paraphernalia (Misd). AJ. Dempster, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Daisy Guidroz, 37, Lockport. Contempt of court. Michael Guidroz, 32, Lockport. Contempt of court. Violation of probation/parole.

Rachel Guidroz, 36, Lockport. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Harley Becnal, 34,Vacherie. D.W.I.-3rd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Felony). Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Careless operation. Manuel Rodriguez, 29, Jennings. D.W.I-2nd offense (Bac .20 or greater). Benjamin Terrebonne, 34, Galliano. Speeding (11-20 miles over). D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Patricia Chavira, 33, Larose. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Thibodaux Police Department Shyianna Flakes, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Wanda Guilbeau, 60, Thibodaux. Second-degree battery (Felony). Liz Torresdejesus, 24, Thibodaux. Simple battery. Lockport Police Department Phillip Goyne, 31, Lockport. Contempt of court. MAY 19, 2019 Thibodaux Police Department Bobby Benoit, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Lockport Police Department Casey Chauvin, 40, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming October 12 primary election on the front page once at no charge. Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy. Qualifying for the October 12 election is August 6-8. The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 9 at 12-noon. Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page. Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

Public Notice

NOTICE: Brad Joseph Plaisance and/or any owners, claimants, lien holders, mortgagees, or anyone claiming or purporting to claim any interest in a 13 ft. Carolina Skiff with ID# LA-6774-ET located in Bayou Lafourche along LA 1 across from NAPA Auto Parts 18704 West Main Street in Golden Meadow, LA are hereby given notice that said vessel was deemed in violation of Greater Lafourche Port Commission Ordinance No. 25. The vessel will be disposed of at the owners’ expense and in accordance with LA.R.S. 34:843 and said ordinance by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission from its current location at any time after thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. The owner is requested to contact the Port Commission by phone at 985-632-6701, by mail, or in person at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA as soon as possible. 5-22-19

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