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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

New figures show area loses another 1,300 jobs

Preliminary unemployment figures released this week by the Louisiana Workforce Commission show job losses continue to mount amid a Gulf of Mexico oil bust that has lasted nearly three years. Houma-Thibodaux lost 1,300 jobs last month and 5,200 over the past year, new figures show. The metro area, comprised of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, had already lost about 14,000 jobs — over one of every 10 — since mid-2014 as the low prices sparked layoffs and work slowdowns throughout the oil industry. Louisiana’s unemployment rate, adjusted for seasonal variations, declined slightly from 5.8 percent in February to 5.7 percent last month, the figures show. It’s the fourth consecutive month of declines. The state’s civilian labor force, the number of people working or looking for work, grew by 7,100 from the previous month, the figures show.

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Voters to decide on tax propositions Saturday Vacant District 2 Senate seat also on north Lafourche ballots

On Saturday, voters parishwide will decide on two separate Lafourche Parish School Board (LPSB) tax propositions while some voters in the northern parts of the parish will also decide on who will occupy the vacant 2nd Senatorial District seat. One of the LPSB propositions is asking voters to allow the LPSB to sell bonds, in the amount of $80 million, without increasing property taxes. It is going to allow the school system to re-sell their current bonds so they can use the money for construction. There has been no increase on the property tax millage since 1979 and that is not changing with this proposition. Construction projects include

renovating dilapidated schools, tearing down the condemned former LCO Upper Elementary School building and enclosing schools that are currently open such as Lockport Lower and Golden Meadow Upper Elementary. The second LPSB proposition on the ballot is a one-cent sales tax increase. Currently, two cents of Lafourche’s sales tax is being dedicated to education. The first cent designated was given in 1965 and another cent was then added in 1995. With recent cuts made by the state, school

districts are scrambling to find alternative solutions to keep their school systems operating. Recently St. John and West Baton Rouge Parishes both passed propositions regarding increases in taxes to benefit their school districts. Natchitoches, Washington, Lafayette and Lafourche Parishes are all placing propositions on the ballot for this Saturday’s election focusing on their own districts. In the past, the state contributed to more than 51 percent of the Lafourche Parish School Board’s budget, while only 38 percent was funded locally.

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Larose levee raised to provide increased flood protection

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A levee has been raised near the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to provide improved flood protection for residents from Larose to Lockport, officials said. The project, which raised the levees to 7.5 feet, is part of the Lockport to Larose Hurricane Protection Levee. The section, called Reach D2, runs parallel to the Intracoastal just south of Larose and stretches about a mile from the Arceneaux Pump Station to the Larose Pump station. Reach D2 is the latest project completed by the North Lafourche Levee District, Executive Director Dwayne Bourgeois said. “We basically have taken a levee that was in a very unstable configuration with varying heights in elevation and brought it to a very stable configuration with a consistent height

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In 2016, those numbers nearly reversed with the state contributing less than 38 percent while more than 52 percent of the budget was funded locally. “The first priority that will be addressed with the sales tax increase is the $5.1 million deficit, which includes a $300,000 cut in funding for VAL and BCA charter schools, which serve roughly 1,000 students throughout the parish,” said Chris Kimball, Lafourche Parish School Board Director of Secondary Education. “The second priority is to increase employee salaries in order to retain and recruit staff and to compete with surrounding school districts who pay higher salaries.”

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Bountiful blessings … Addison Ledet, Brooklyn Ledet, and Eli Rogers all appear to be enjoying their time at the Lockport Food Festival Sunday afternoon. After a cloudy start, the day turned out to be almost picture perfect.

Third suspect arrested in Larose shooting

A third suspect has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that took place in Larose on April 4. Leah Chiasson, 34, of Larose, was arrested Friday, April 21. Laquindin Randle, 20, and Travonta Caine, 21, both of Larose, were previously charged with attempted murder in the incident. At around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a shooting in the Larose area where a bullet grazed a male subject in the head. The victim was airlifted to University HosLeah Chiasson

pital in New Orleans where he was treated and released that same day. Detectives discovered the male victim was traveling as a passenger in a vehicle driven by Chiasson. As they rode down East 23rd Street in Larose, two male subjects, one of whom was armed with a handgun, approached the vehicle and ordered them to get out. Those subjects were later identified as Laquindin Randle and Travonta Caine. They forcefully removed Chiasson and the male victim from the vehicle, and Caine allegedly punched the male victim. Randle and Caine then fled on foot, but in doing so, Randle fired two rounds at the male victim, one of which grazed his head. Randle was arrested on April 8, and Caine turned himself over to detectives on April 10. See Suspect Page 6-A

Each spring, before shrimp boats begin trawling the Gulf of Mexico, processions of brightly colored boats head down the bayous for a blessing in hopes of a safe and prosperous season. Golden Meadow’s Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 723 N. Bayou Drive, will hold its 101st annual Blessing of the Fleet this Sunday around 10 a.m., after morning Mass. Retired Bishop Sam Jacobs did the boat blessing last year for the Church’s 100th year celebration.

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La Terre Master Gardener plant sale to be held May 6

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Memorial Golf Tourney set for May 6

The 11th annual Brayden Breaux Memorial Golf Tournament is slated for May 6 at Tideland Country Club in Galliano. Entry deadline is May 2. The event is a four person scramble ($400 per team) with tee times at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sponsorships are available. The event will feature complimentary food and drinks, tournament merchandise, betting holes and a silent auction. All funds raised will benefit Give Kids the World. FMI contact LCOMS at 985-693-3273, Michelle Plaisance at 985-691-3152, Andrea Guidry at 985-7725219 or andreamguidry@yahoo.com

Fundraising event to help patient battling rare condition

The Lockport Volunteer Fire Department and Community Crusaders will hold a plate lunch and dinner for Megan fundraiser Breaux from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at Holy Savior Ball Park. Tickets will be pre-sold and available the day of the event. The cost is $8. In 2015, Megan Breaux, the daughter of Stan and Ruth Breaux, was diagnosed with a rare condition known as Cushing Syndrome. The money raised will go toward the expenses incurred for Megan’s extensive care and long-term treatment. FMI, sponsorship, banners or to make a donation, please call Wayne Bourgeois at 532-6640.

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The La Terre Master Gardeners will hosts their annual Plant Sale on May 6 at the Raceland Ag Building, 115 Texas St., Raceland, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For sale will be plants propagated by Master Gardeners, vegetable plants grown from seeds, and plants donated by the LSU Ag Center in Hammond. The event will also include speakers Marcelle Bienvenu, William Guion, and others. Speakers start at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the morning.

Boy Scout Troop 333 selling lunches Friday

Boy Scout Troop 333 will be selling a roast beef poboy lunch on Friday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a donation of $10 you will receive a roast beef poboy, chips and dessert. Pick up is at the Cut Off Youth Center pavilion or delivery is available to business with 4 or more orders. Please call 985-3816743 to purchase tickets in advance.

Concealed handgun class scheduled for Sat.

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, April 29 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 lafateday@lpso.net.

Bateau de Bois Festival to be held this Sat.

Bateau de Bois Festival will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building at 202 Main St. in Lockport. Food will be sold. Music will be provided by Pot 2 La and Cajun Music Preservation Society from NSU. Free boat rides in a landing craft courtesy of Regional Military Museum. Put Puts, pirogues and lake skiffs will be on display. Also a trapping demonstration will be held by Nellie and Gerald Matherne.

SL Library’s Friends group hosting mega book sale

Like to read? Drop by the South Lafourche Branch Library’s Friends of the Library mega book sale beginning on Monday, April 24, and lasting through Saturday, April 29. All available books, from hard covers and paperbacks to children’s books, will be sold for 25 cents each to clear a large inventory of books during the sale. The library is located at 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off, behind Burger King on La. 308. The book sale will take place in the building’s hall. These prices are good only from April 24 through April 29. Proceeds from the book sale will benefit the library’s Friends of the Library organization.

Blood drive benefit planned for Sunday for accident victim

A replenishment blood drive and plate lunch benefit will be held for Glen Robichaux, Jr., from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 30 at the Vacherie Gheens Community Center, 1783 LA 654, Gheens. The meal consists of white beans, jambalaya and sausage. A plate costs $9. Drinks are available for $1. Robichaux, a member of the Gheens community and a lieutenant with the Vacherie-Gheens Volunteer Fire Company, was injured recently in an accident on Interstate 310 in St. Charles Parish. Robichaux is currently undergoing treatment in the burn center in Baton Rouge where he is in need of blood.

Lockport KC will sell plate lunches Sunday

The Lockport Knights of Columbus is having a dinner on Sunday, April 30th at their home on Seventh Street. The meal will consist of bake chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation, Drinks and dessert will also be available. You can dine in or take it to go.

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5th Sunday Singing for Laf. Parish Churches

All Pastors and Congregations are invited to a 5th Sunday singing service at South Lafourche Assembly of God, located at 17618 S. Main Street, Galliano, LA, on Sunday, April 30 at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided and served by hosting congregation. All are welcomed. For more information, call Pastor Hunt at 985258-5167.

KC of GM to host annual Kajun Coon fundraiser

Knights of Columbus Council 9000 in Golden Meadow will be holding their 28th annual Kajun Coon Crawfish Boil fundraiser at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church’s LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow on Saturday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. For a donation of $25 per person, receive all the boiled crawfish and drinks you can consume, including beer. Ticket sales are limited to 400 tickets and must be purchased by May 9. Cash prizes and door prizes will be given away. A silent auction and live auction will add to the fun. All proceeds will benefit the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus and the K.C. Auxiliary, and the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Development Fund. For more information or for tickets, contact any KC Council 9000 member or call Dale Terrebonne at (985) 475-7780 or (985) 691-7768, or call Mike Callais at (985) 677-6453.

Applications now being accepting for Louisiana Lions Youth Camp Applications for a summer vacation full of fun for special needs youth in the South Lafourche/ Grand Isle area are now being accepted by members of the Golden Meadow Lions Club. The Louisiana Lions camp in located north of Leesville and will open on Sunday, May 28. There will be a one week session for youth with Pulmonary disorders; two one-week session for the mild mentally challenged, ages 8-19; two

one week sessions for youth with Diabetes, ages 6-14; two one week sessions for visual, hearing and orthopedically impaired youth, ages 7-19. There is no cost to the parents for the campers stay. All requests for summer camp are handled locally by Lions. Each applicant required Lion sponsorship. For more information, contact Curt Boudreaux at the GM Lions Club at 632-6177.

The Larose Civic Center will host its 3rd Annual Bayou Cajun Festival Children’s Pageant and Queen’s Pageant on Saturday May 13th, during the Festival, with the Crown auction to follow at 6:00 p.m. Young women from newborn up to 23-years old are eligible to compete for the titles of Bayou Cajun Festival Queen. The Bayou Cajun Festival Children’s Pageant begins at noon on Saturday, May 13th, in the Gym. Children from 0-11 months up to 9-14 years old can compete for a title for a $50 entry fee. All winners receive a custom crown and banner. The Teen and Miss Queen’s Pageant begins immediately following the Children’s crowning. The pageant is open to girls 15

to 23 years of age and the entry fee is $65 for Teen and $75 for Miss. Teen Queen receives a custom crown and two banners, Formal and Fun. Miss Queen receives custom crown, 2 banners and scepter. Raffles can be sold to secure an entry into the pageant. FMI contact Michelle (985) 686-1065 or the LCC Office at (985) 693-7355.

Bayou Cajun Festival Children’s and Queen’s Pageant to be held May 13

sponsibility now largely rests with homeowners. ___

Experts say early termite swarms in Louisiana not unusual

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana homeowners have reported swarms of Formosan subterranean termites slightly earlier than usual. The New Orleans Advocate reports that the insects typically swarm to mate and reproduce in early May. LSU Agricultural Center entomologist Dennis Ring says the early appearance is not unusual, however, as a few swarms are usually seen before the big ones in May. He says they need the right temperature and level of humidity to swarm. The Orleans and Tammany parishes have been experiencing warmer spring temperatures this year. New Orleans is one of the most heavily infested sites. Federally funded programs reduced the number of termites by about 95 percent but have since been eliminated. The city continues to treat historic properties and certain city facilities, but treatment re-

US rig count rises 10 this week to 857; Texas up 6

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by 10 this week to 857. A year ago, 431 rigs were active. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 688 rigs sought oil and 167 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous. Texas added six rigs and Alaska, Colorado, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Wyoming each gained one. Oklahoma lost one rig. Arkansas, California, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out last May at 404. ___

Group decries the way statues are being removed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A group opposing the removal of Confederate monuments in New Orleans says the process has been flawed from the start and that it lacks transparency. The Monumental Task Committee in a news release called the removal of a statue in the pre-dawn

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darkness Monday by workers wearing scarves to cover their faces “atrocious government.” City officials said the Liberty Place monument was dismantled at night to avoid disruption from those who want the statues to stay. The monument, which commemorates whites who tried to topple a biracial post-Civil War government in New Orleans, was hauled away in pieces around 5:35 a.m. Monday. There are plans to remove three other monuments in the near future. City officials won’t say when that will happen in order to keep workers safe. ___

Arkansas conducts nation’s 1st double execution since 2000

VARNER, Ark. (AP) — After going nearly 12 years without executing an inmate, Arkansas now has executed three in a few days — including two in one night. Jack Jones and Marcel Williams received lethal injections on the same gurney Monday night, just about three hours apart. It was the first double execution in the United States since 2000. While Jones, 52, was executed on schedule, shortly after 7 p.m., attorneys for Williams, 46, convinced a federal judge minutes later to briefly delay his execution over concerns about how the earlier one was carried out. They claimed Jones “was moving his lips and gulping for air,” an account the state’s attorney general denied, but the judge lifted her stay about an hour later and Williams was pronounced dead at 10:33 p.m. Jones was sent to death row for the 1995 rape and killing of Mary Phillips. He strangled her with the cord to a coffee pot.

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Cadet of the Month / Army JROTC Promotions

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, the South Lafourche High School JROTC Tarpon Battalion held a Cadet of the Month and Promotion Board to test the cadets by simulating a job interview. Cadet Staff Sergeant Aiden Bruce was selected as Cadet of the Month for the Month of March. Cadet Staff Sergeant Bruce is a freshman at SLHS and is in his first year in JROTC. Skylar Smith was promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant. Cadet Sergeant Smith is also a freshman at SLHS and in her first year in JROTC. Justin Eymard was promoted to the rank of Cadet First Sergeant. Cadet First Sergeant Eymard is a junior at SLHS and is in his third year in JROTC. Richard Lotek was promoted to the rank of Cadet Staff Sergeant. Cadet Staff Sergeant Lotek is a junior at SLHS and is in his third year in JROTC. He was also convicted of attempting to kill Phillips’ 11-year-old daughter and was convicted in another rape and killing in Florida. The last state to put more than one inmate to death on the same day was Texas, which executed two killers in August 2000. Williams was sent to death row for the 1994 rape and killing of 22-yearold Stacy Errickson, whom he kidnapped from a gas central station in Arkansas. Authorities said Williams abducted and raped two other women in the days before he was arrested in Errickson’s death.

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Great Schools Build Great Communities!

Lafourche Parish, its students, and ITS teachers are

Worth 1 Cent!

Please Support Lafourche Parish Students and Teachers on April 29 by Voting

YES... TWICE! 1 CENT SALES TAX PROPOSITION

A one cent sales tax increase on every dollar spent in Lafourche Parish will go towards the current projected $5.1 million deficit brought on partly by cuts from the state. The sales tax funding will also contribute to salary increases for teachers and support staff, and will help to retain staffing numbers. This money WILL NOT go towards salaries of the superintendent or school board members.

BOND PROPOSITION

A vote yes will allow the Lafourche Parish School District to sell bonds, in the amount of $80 million, without increasing property taxes. This will allow the school system to re-sell their current bonds so they can use the money for construction projects. There has been no increase on the property tax millage since 1979, and that is not changing with this proposition.

Our children will feel the effects of larger class sizes, cuts to programs they enjoy, loss of services including guidance counselors, nursing staff, and librarians, and much more if these propositions do not pass. Our children are tomorrow’s leaders. They are worth the investment.

Paid for by concerned citizens.

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Keeping the peace between adult children in estate planning When you die, will your kids fight over your money?

It’s an important question that might be hard to answer now, but parents who devote themselves to estate planning with relevant updates over their lifetimes can potentially keep arguments between adult children to a minimum. As of 2013, American retirees are the sixth most generous in the world when it comes to the amount of assets passed on to family, according to a survey by HSBC, the global British bank.

The latest survey, (www.about.hsbc.com.au/ news-and-media), noted that 56 percent of American retirees planned to leave an inheritance with an average amount of $176,814. How you allocate your estate, no matter what the amount, requires planning and proper communication. Here are a few ways to start. Know where you stand first. If you haven’t updated your estate planning in the last 5-10 years, do so now to fully understand your complete financial picture. Like all personal finance issues, estate planning should be adjusted when significant life changes happen or there is a major shift in assets, such as when a relative needs help. In short, your estate picture has to reflect current financial realities, so before you decide how to allocate your wealth either before or after you die, seek qualified financial, tax (www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses&-Self-Employed/Estate-a nd-Gift-Taxes) and estate advice.

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Once you’ve determined distribution, confirm your plan. Managing money and family are usually parallel issues until the topic of estate planning arises. For some families, splitting money, property and possessions more or less equally among adult children is a smooth process. However, when it doesn’t result in the fairest outcome for everyone involved, it can be trickier to navigate. Varying situations for each child might mean that an even split won’t work. Once you are able to

determine your assets, start thinking through how you can distribute them. Re-affirm your executor and powers of attorney. Making a will and designating various health, financial and business powers of attorney as applicable are the standard first steps in estate planning. Certain kinds of trusts might also be relevant. Generally it’s good to have documents in place (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/estateplanning) early in life. As your children get older,

it’s a good idea to review those documents and designated leadership. Start communicating. Hollywood has produced many a movie scene with family members sitting nervously in a lawyer’s office waiting for the will to be read. Such moments make for great comedy or drama, but not great modern estate planning. Based on what you hope to leave your family, the state of your relationship with your adult children and whatever weigh-in you get from qualified advisors, it’s usu-

ally better to communicate your plans to your children in advance in person and make sure your legal documents confirm exactly what you plan to do. Bottom line: Could your current estate planning eventually put your kids and other family members at odds? Don’t wait – the time to update or start estate planning is right now.

Lafourche Parish Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program begins on May 30 this year. People of all ages can stop by their local Lafourche Parish Public Library branch to set reading goals, sign up for arts and crafts programs and more. Pick up a calendar to see what special programs your library system has to offer this summer. All Summer Reading Program activities are free and open to the public. Visit the library’s website at www.lafourche.org for more information. The Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street, will host a Cinco de Mayo story hour for children and their families at 1 p.m. on May 4. Afterwards, those attending can enjoy a salsa social, while supplies last. Children who visit the Gheens Branch Library, 153 N. Leon Drive, can celebrate Space Day on May 5 with an outer spacethemed, take-home craft kit, while supplies last. Pull out your Sunday best for the Raceland Branch Library’s Mother’s Day celebration at 1 p.m. on May 11 at the library, 177 Recreation Drive. Moms are invited to wear

hat, gloves and heels as a treat for this occasion. Enjoy tea, cake, pastries, and good company with family at the South Lafourche Branch Library’s annual Mother’s Day tea for people of all ages from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 11. The library is located at 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off. May is National Bike Month, and to help teach children about bicycle safety, the Lockport Police Department’s Bike Patrol will visit the Lockport Library’s story hour at 4:30 p.m. on May 17. Children can learn to ride safely and make a craft with the story hour’s special guests. Celebrate National Scavenger Hunt Day by taking part in the Lockport Library’s town-wide scavenger hunt in Lockport throughout the day on May 23. Those participants who complete the scavenger hunt will have their names placed in a drawing for a prize donated by the Lockport Friends of the Library. The library will announce the prize winner on May 24. May is American Wetlands Month. Tweens and teens can celebrate by

learning why wetlands are important to Louisiana and by creating their own mini wetlands at 4 p.m. on May 24 at the Lockport Library. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library or call the

library at 532-3158. The Golden Meadow Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, is offering free lessons in basic Spanish beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays throughout May.

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WARREN W WA RREN HARANG… HAR A BUSINESSMAN WHO WILL WORK TO BRING JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF SENATE DISTRICT 2! Warren is a lifelong businessman. He knows how to create jobs for our people and he has! As our Senator, this is exactly what Warren will do!

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WARREN HARANG... HE WILL WORK TO BRING EDUCATION, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS TOGETHER TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF SENATE DISTRICT 2! • Market sensitive education, so our graduates can go to work on day one! • Training and retraining for our workers so no one person is left behind by a changing economy!

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Election

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Since the 2012/2013 school year, Lafourche Parish has lost 170 teachers to other parishes. Lafourche is the lowest paying parish among Terrebonne, Assumption, St. Charles, St. James and Jefferson. “What’s scary is that if this tax doesn’t pass, a lot of programs are going to be cut. A lot of positions are going to be cut. This will result in a larger student / teacher ratio in classrooms and the loss of many support services including librarians, nurses and guidance counselors,” said Kimball. “As stated in the election proposition, this money will not go to the superintendent’s salary or for the school board members. It will go to teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff, etc.” Opponents of the tax increase have voiced concerns that now is not the time for an increase due to the current state of the economy; but those who support the propositions feel that regardless of the situation, one-cent for every dollar spent is a worthy investment when it comes to education. Also on ballots in the northern parts of the parish, voters will decide on who will occupy the Louisiana Senate District 2 seat vacated by Troy Brown, a Democrat who resigned rather than face likely expulsion after two domestic violence incidents. Thirteen contenders are vying for that seat. District 2 is a large district that stretches from West Baton Rouge Parish to Lafourche Parish. If none of the ten Democrats, one Republican and two candidates with no party affiliation can garner over 50 percent of the vote, a runoff will be held on May 27 between the top two candidates.

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They were both booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center with Attempted First Degree Murder, and the bond for each was set at $100,000. Through further investigation into the incident,

detectives discovered that Chiasson had been contacted by the other suspects earlier in the day and helped agree to drive the male victim to the location knowing the suspects planned to attack him. During questioning, Chiasson admitted to her involvement. She was arrested Friday and booked with Attempted First Degree Murder. Her bond is set at $50,000.

Jobs

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Nonetheless, seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs decreased by 8,500 statewide in March. “Most of the jobs lost, 6,700 out of the 8,500, were in the construction sector,” Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie said. “This loss may be attributed to the completion of some flood recovery construction.” The number of people working in the oil and gas industry across the state grew by 200 last month but was down 5,100 from a year ago, the new figures show. It was the second consecutive month of gains for the industry, a main economic driver statewide and locally. The US unemployment rate was 4.5 percent for March, down from 4.7 percent in February and 5 percent a year ago, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The newest report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, based on federal data, does not include metro area unemployment rates or details about the categories of jobs lost. That will be included in a revised report scheduled for release Friday. Houma-Thibodaux’s unemployment rate fell to 6.2 percent in February, down from 6.8 in January and no change from a year ago, earlier figures show. Among Louisiana’s nine metro areas, Lake Charles was the only area that did not lose jobs in March, according to seasonally adjusted data. Here’s a rundown: Alexandria lost 600 jobs for the month and is down 600 jobs over the year. Baton Rouge lost 1,600 jobs for the month

but is up 3,100 jobs over the year. Houma-Thibodaux lost 1,300 jobs for the month and is down 5,200 jobs for the year. Lafayette lost 700 jobs over the month and 7,000 jobs for the year. Lake Charles remained unchanged for the month but is up 4,500 jobs over the year. Monroe lost 400 jobs for the month but is up 100 jobs over the year. New Orleans lost 2,100 jobs over the month and remained unchanged over the year. Shreveport lost 500 jobs over the month and is down 2,800 jobs over the year. Hammond is yet to be included in the seasonally adjusted data.

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that was considerably higher than the previous average,” said Bourgeois. The total budget for the project was $1.2 million, but the design and construction were completed for just under $1 million, Bourgeois said. Half of the project was

paid for by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and the other half by the Levee District. Because the rebuilding of Reach D2 came in under budget, the remaining money will be spent to start construction on Reach D3, which runs along the Intracoastal near the Larose pump station. “In other words, they (state coastal officials) were quite pleased with how we spent the money and how much we got done for the amount and are willing to continue to leave with us the remaining part of the money instead of taking it back,” Bourgeois said. “So we can continue on the project into what we call reach D3.” — Staff Writer Garrett Ohlmeyer can be reached at (985) 850-1149 or garrett.ohlmeyer@h oumatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @GOhlmeyer.

The Lafourche Parish Civil Service Board officially announced its new location last week. Renovations of the Parish Ag Building at 402 W. 5th St., in Thibodaux, finished up in early March. All Civic Service Board meetings, open to the public, will now be held at the new location. Pictured left to right: Jill Naquin, board member Glenn Chance, Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle, board members Barry Uzee, Stan Silverii, and Marcel Lovelace, and Civil Service Director Sheila Boudreaux.

MEN IN PRAYER Interdenominational Prayer Meeting All Men, All Churches Invited

Saturday, April 29

7:30 - 8:30 AM Jack’s Exxon In the Garage

14807 West Main, Cut Off

PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILIES, COMMUNITY AND NATION. ...Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

Luke 5:16

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Graduation will be here soon and it’s not too early to start thinking about congratulating your graduate!

A photo, plus a personalized message, will appear in color for only $35.00 in our Wed., May 24 edition. Whether you have a pre-school, middle school, high school, or college graduate, extend your best wishes! Call the Lafourche Gazette for more information, (985) 693-7229, or email news@tlgnewspaper.com Deadline is Mon., May 22 at 12 noon.

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Fournette among 22 prospects attending NFL draft’s 1st night NEW YORK (AP) — The green room at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will feature a heavy LSU contingent, while the Pac-12 will be dominating with seven players scheduled to attend the first night of the NFL draft. The NFL announced Thursday night the 22 prospects and 13 college coaches confirmed for the first round April 27. No college will have more prospects attending

than LSU with running back Leonard Fournette, safety Jamal Adams and cornerback Tre’Davious White. Coach Ed Orgeron also will be with his Tigers. DeShone Kizer of Notre Dame, with coach Brian Kelly, will be among three quarterbacks on hand. North Carolina’s Mitchell Trubisky will be there with coach Larry Fedora, while Clemson coach Dabo Swinney will be with Deshaun Watson.

Defensive end Myles Garrett of Texas A&M, considered the top prospect, is not among those confirmed to attend Not only will the Pac12 have seven prospects, the league also will have four coaches on hand along with their players. Chris Petersen is accompanying wide receiver John Ross, who turned in the fastest time ever at the NFL combine with a 4.22second 40-yard dash, and cornerback Kevin King. UCLA coach Jim Mora will linebacker be with Takkarist McKinley, Stanford coach David Shaw with defensive end Solomon Thomas and Utah coach Kyle Whittingham with offensive tackle Garrett Bolles. Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson of Southern California and Colorado cornerback Chidobe Awuzie will be the Pac-12 players attending without their college coaches. Alabama coach Nick Saban only has two of his Crimson Tide players

among the prospects attending, and he will be with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and offensive tackle Cam Robinson. The SEC contingent also will include Tennessee defensive end Derek Barnett with coach Butch Jones. A year ago, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer had five Buckeyes in the green room for the first night of the NFL draft. This year, Meyer will have only a pair of cornerbacks in Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley. A couple of coaches now in new jobs will be sticking by players from their last team. P.J. Fleck, now with Minnesota, will be with Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis, and Baylor coach Matt Rhule will be with linebacker Haason Reddick. Defensive tackle Malik McDowell of Michigan State, and Wisconsin offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk also will be attending. ___ For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

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However, he played in only three games last season before being sidelined by a knee injury. He also missed 15 games in 2014 because of a child abuse case in which he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless assault. The victim was his son, then 4 years old. Peterson’s last full season was in 2015, when he had 1,485 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing. ___ For more NFL coverage: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

Rabies Vaccination and

Animal Health Information Clinic

Lafourche Animal Hospital will be vaccinating animals at the following locations on the dates and times listed: ~ Saturday, May 6, 2017 ~

Raceland: 9:00am to 9:45am @ Raceland Upper Elementary School Mathews: 10:00am to 11:00am @ Central Lafourche High School Gheens: 11:15am to 11:45am @ St.Anthony Church Lockport: 1:00pm to 2:15pm @ Lockport Upper Elementary School Larose: 2:45pm to 3:15pm @ Larose-Cutoff Middle School Galliano: 3:30pm to 4:00pm @ South Lafourche High School Golden Meadow: 4:15pm to 4:45pm @ Golden Meadow Middle School

~ Saturday, May 13, 2017 ~

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a twoyear contract with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have not announced a deal, but Peterson tells ESPN in a statement that he’s agreed to play in New Orleans. Peterson has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, surpassing 1,000 yards rushing in a season seven times and 2,000 yards once.

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St Charles: 9:00am to 9:45am @ St. Charles Elementary School Thibodaux: 10:00am to 10:45am @ Thibodaux Business Complex (School Board Office) Thibodaux: 11:00am to 11:45pm @ Thibodaux High School Chackbay: 1:00pm to 1:45pm @ Chackbay Elementary School Chackbay: 2:00pm to 2:30pm @ Bayou Bouef Fire Station

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Saints, running back Peterson agree on contract Wednesday, April 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

On Saturday, April 1, 2017, Larose Tae Kwon Do participated in the 2017 Pan Am Martial Arts Spring Invitational Tae Kwon Do Championship. Pictured 1st row, left to right, David Breaux, Kelvin Roman, Khloe Brady, Jaci Brady, Isabelle Dawson; 2nd row, left to right, Julian Alario, Jude LeBoeuf, Kaden Griffin, Taylor Plaisance, Maxwell Gros, Anorah Breaud, Kate Fournier, Joey Belle Brady; and back row, Seth Plaisance, Emma Angelette, Kylie Plaisance, Sofia Alario, Silvia Alario, Drake Gisclair, Camoran LeBlanc, Asia Dardar, Brady Bouffanie, Gabe Savoie and Master Mark D. Savoie.

RABIES VACCINATION: $12.00 PER ANIMAL INCLUDING TAG. CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ACCEPTED. Full set of vaccinations $45. By order of Lafourche Parish Council Parish Ordinance No. 1069, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated annually against rabies. Also, dogs allowed to roam freely in public are subject to being seized and impounded by animal control officers.

ALL PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH OR IN A KENNEL.

If you cannot make the rabies clinic on the set dates, please bring your animals to one of the following Lafourche Parish Veterinary Offices: Lafourche Animal Hospital: 447-6100 or 632-3333 Ridgefield Animal Hospital: 446-8824 South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic: 632-4500 Marcello Animal Hospital: 532-2937 Family Pet Animal Hospital: 242-1030 De La Houssaye Animal Hospital: 446-9090 Durocher Animal Hospital: 447-8261 Thibodaux Animal Hospital: 446-3878 Acadiana Animal Hospital: 633-8387

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale in Cut off: 108 West 66th Street; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; priced below appraisal at $65,500. (985) 6966016, leave message. _________________ House For Sale: With Bayouside property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office and 2 car garage. 1750 sq. ft. Huge partially fenced yard , 125’ x 288’ 14617 East Main St. Cut Off. Call 985-691-9475. _________________ House For Sale: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; 1400 sq.ft.; newly updated; large 2 story shed; 80’x240’; Emile Drive in Lockport; (985) 691-4048. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $2000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375 or 985-6936533. _________________ Commercial Property For Lease: Top location in South Lafourche. 1,100 square feet. Located at 16258 West Main St., Cut Off. Call 985991-1669 for more info. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________ Lot For Sale: 55’x75’; 157 East 129th St., Galliano, LA 70354; $10,000. All-State Credit Plan. 985-3252531. _________________

FOR RENT

For Rent: 1 bedroom Apt with kitchenette and bath. $350 a month plus utilities. Mathews, LA. Call (985) 537-9259. _________________

Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. Also, Small 2BR trailer for rent. All utilities paid. $650/mo and $400/dep. Larose area. 985-665-2548. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person). $ 6 0 0 / m o n t h ; $300/damage deposit. All utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site; located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________ 1 Bedroom Apt. For Rent: 12 month lease; unfurnished; preferably single person; no pets; no smoking; Apt located on LA 308 near GM bridge. $480/month plus deposit. Call 985-2586277. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom/ 1 bath located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apts. Apt #1 is available for $600/month and $610 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985-691-3104. _________________ For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/ month; $500/deposit. FMI: call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts. Apt. #4 is available for $675/month and a $600 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985-691-3104. _________________ Trailer in Larose For Rent: 2 bedroom; 2 bath; sits on private lot; $750/month and $750/deposit. Call Diane at 985-6911367 and leave message. _________________ For Rent: Small studio apt. 141 A West 152nd Street. $200 $500/month, down payment. (985) 859-3655. _________________

NEWLY LISTED!

MLS 124895: This 3BR, 2BA home is in move-in condition. It has a large carport, huge garage and is in a great neighborhood - 153 East 29th St. (old nursing home street). Priced just right at $179,500! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

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

Warehouse For Sale in Golden Meadow

Located just north of Golden Meadow bridge on Hwy 308. 4925 total square footage. Lots of parking available plus 75 ft. water frontage with bulkhead. Living space available in warehouse.

REDUCED PRICE. READY TO SELL! $95,000! Call Addy Legendre or Angela Gisclair for a showing!

985-691-3873 985-691-3773 Since 1916

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

3 bedroom house and 2 bedroom apartment in Gheens. Call 985532-6755 or 985-6371811. _________________ 2 Bedroom House For Rent: 111 West 159th St. in Galliano; partly furnishes; washer and dryer; shed; FMI call 985475-7763 or 985-6377763. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 14947 East Main, Cut Off; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; stove, fridge; water paid; taking applications; $600 a month; $500 deposit; washer/ dryer hookup; NO PETS; Call 985632-6845. _________________ Taking Applications: House For Rent: Lockport area. 3 bedroom; 1 bath; fenced in yard; lots of storage; some appliances included; FMI call (985) 856-9929 or (985) 746-5560. Section 8 vouchers welcomed. _________________ FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!

De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133

House For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath brick house; all appliances included; no pets; no smoking; central heat and air; enclosed garage; $850 monthly rent and $500 security deposit; Located in Cut Off; signing a 12 month lease. FMI call 985-696-0229. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; Larose area; No smoking; no pets; $800/month and $400/damage deposit with appliances. 985696-2270. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom Trailer, $700/ month and $500/deposit, grass cut and sprayed, all utilities paid, located in Larose. Call 985-6960818. _________________ House and Apartment For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; unfurnished; living room; kitchen; shared garage; ready to move in; located in Larose area; some appliances included; $1300 / month; $1000 / deposit; 1 bedroom, 1 bath; unfurnished; living room; kitchen; shared garage (Mother in Law suite); ready to move in; Located in Larose area; some appliances included; $900/month and $600/deposit or entire home for $2000; immediate family only, utilities not included, no pets, no smoking. Call 985258-6714. _________________ Townhouse Apt. For Rent:2 bedroom; 1.5 bath; 151 West 124th St., Apt. #3; quiet neighborhood; new appliances; $600 / rent; $600 / deposit; Call John at 985-4142633. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________

19’ Alum Mud Boat For Sale: 44 inch bottom; 4.3 Chevy Vortec V6; Velvet drive clutch, $5,000. Farmall Cub Tractor with belly mower, $2,000. Call 985-691-1479. _________________ Golf Cart For Sale: 2010 E-Z Go Freedom RXV model. 48 volts, lights, 2 seats, windshield, excellent condition, like new, $3,300. Call 6911626. _________________ Trawl Nets: 5-32’ Balloon Trawls, 1 5/8” plastic webbing. Third wing sewn into cork line. Zippers in funnels. $100 each; 6-32’ pants leg trawls, 1 3/8” plastic webbing. Zippers in funnels, $100 each; 1- 25’-31’ Mongoose Trawls, 1 ¾” plastic webbing with zippers, $100 each; 5 – 1 ¼” plastic bags with fish shoots, $75 each. Firm and cash only. 637-8259 (Bo). _________________ Plants for Sale Walking Iris and palms. 632-2565.

GARAGE SALES Trash & Treasure Sale: Antiques, collectables, depression glass, furniture, too much to list! 1288 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd. (new highway) Golden Meadow. Open every Saturday. 985-278-2221. _________________ Garage Sale: 12 Elliot Drive, Lockport, LA on Saturday, April 29 from 8am to 2pm featuring electronics, musical instruments, appliances, furniture, wall hangings, dishes, clothing, etc. _________________ Carport Sale: May 46 from 8am to 3pm at 166 St. Pierre Drive, Larose. Lots of women’s size 26-28 clothing and household items. All proceeds donated to cystic fibrosis. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28 from 8am to 4pm at 150 Josephine Street, Larose. King bedroom set; king mattress set; sofa; loveseat; shoes; purses; clothes; lots of everything. 985-6962433. _________________ 3 Family Garage Sale: 107 East 73rd Street, Thursday, April 27 from 8am to 12 noon. Small kitchen appliances and other kitchen items; home décor; puzzles; books; games; movies; music and toys; Xbox 360; blankets and comforter; boys clothes, newborn to size 7; girl clothes, size 6/7; dressy womens clothes, m-xl; mens camo and casual clothing; shoes; purses; jewelry; and much more. Early birds welcomed after 2pm on Wednesday. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, April 27 from 7am til at 222 Green Acres. _________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________

SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver and dependable operator/ roustabout. Must have own transportation. MUST pass drug screening and must be a hard worker. Call Frank at 985-665-1220 FMI. _________________ The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will accept applications for SIX summer roustabout positions. Eligible applicants must be registered college student and must complete a job a p p l i c a t i o n . Roustabout applicants must be able to conduct physical labor and must pass a drug screen test and physical exam. Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 8 during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16829 East Main, Galliano. FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 10 at approximately 11 am. Alternates will also be selected. Maintenance personnel will select TWO roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Applicants can be found on the Port website at www.portfourchon.co m under News & Events> Employment Opportunities and at the GLPC office. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring full time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Shifts are as follows, 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 11pm to 7am. 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. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for experienced mechanic in industrial equipment, forklifts and truck fleet. Must supply basic tools. Offers hospitlization, paid vacation, 401K. Apply at 14502 West Main St., Cut Off, LA. _________________ Restaurant/ Retail Manager (Multi-Unit) Federal employment opportunity. Top pay and benefits! Must have 3 years food/retail management experience and be willing to relocated within US. Apply at canteenrecruiter@gm ail.com _________________ Griffin’s Marina now accepting applications for Deli. Apply at 24215 Hwy 1, Leeville, LA. 985-3962415. _________________

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The Grand Isle Police Department is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in a law enforcement career that provides professional and personal challenges and rewards. Grow with a Police Department that is moving forward in terms of community involvement, use of technology, and professional growth opportunities. Minim-um Requirements: Be at least 21-years of age; Possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License; Be P.O.S.T. certified and within 5 years of last full-time police officer position; Live within 30 miles of the city limits of Grand Isle. Preferred candidates will live within the city limits of Grand Isle. Full-time officers start at $14.00/hour with overtime, continued training and education, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and a take home unit. Please send resumes to the Grand Isle Police Department, P.O. Box 880, Grand Isle, LA 70358, or apply in person at the Grand Isle Police Department located at 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, LA. _________________ JOIN the BUDWIESER TEAM! Now Hiring – Part Time Store Merchandisers. 25 hours per week * no benefits * hourly rate. Afternoon, weekend & night work. Must pass physical & drug screen. Must have your own vehicle to use for work * mileage paid. Must have a smart phone. Apply in person * Buquet Distributing Co, 100 Eagles Nest Court, Houma. No calls please. _________________

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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. _________________

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In Memory Of

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Born: 5/23/1963 Died: 4/27/2002 Life has gone on, God made it that way. It’s never been the same and never will be. Many happy times I get to spend with your children and grand children. My heart still hurts, but knowing I will see you again sure helps. Thank God I have that assurance. Love, Mom ________________

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Kylie Nicole Gautreaux, a native and resident of Lockport passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the age of 38. Kylie is survived by her son, Brody Gautreaux; daughter, Chloe Terrebonne; parents, Gary Gautreaux Sr. and Deborah Guidry Gautreaux; brothers, Gary Gautreaux Jr. (Amanda), Cody Gautreaux (Rebecca), Garret Gautreaux (Amber); Grandfather, Hubert Gautreaux; nephews, Ayden, Wyatt, Trevor, Trent, Camden and Carter Gautreaux. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy Gautreaux, Sidney Guidry Jr. and Shirley Breaux Guidry. Kylie enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her loving son Brody. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. The visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery for the immediate family. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is entrusted with arrangements. _____________________

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Irma G. Mayet, a resident of Cut Off passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the age of 76. Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 25 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. Irma is survived by her husband of 58 years, Henry T. Mayet; sons, Kenny Mayet, Jay Mayet and wife Susan and Lee Mayet and wife Lee Marie; daughter, Pam Mayet; grandchildren, Katherine, Corrie, Cole, Charles, Cannon and Camille; brothers, Melvin Guidroz and wife Yvonne and Troy Guidroz; brother-in-law, C.J. and wife Patti; sister-in-law, Hilda and husband Skipper. Irma was preceded in death by her parents, Rene, Sr. and Annie Guidroz; brothers, Rene Guidroz, Jr. and Dave Guidroz; father-in-law, Charles Mayet; motherin-law, Gladys Mayet. Irma loved playing cards, Yahtzee and Bingo with all her friends. Her family and friends were Irma’s joy. She loved to have get togethers and was a great cook and baker. She loved attending Duck Shows and going to the movies with her husband. She enjoyed going to events for her children and grandchildren. The family would like to thank Diane and Bruce Kiger, Lisa Gisclair, Verna Guidroz, Willie and Linda Guidroz, Mike and Carol Danos, Emily and Phil Serigne and Angela Duet for your constant companionship. Special thanks to Dr. Jody Plaisance, St. Joseph Hospice especially Chris Guidry and Shonda for their help with her transition to the Lord. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

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Sealed proposals will be received at Town of Grand Isle, P.O. Box 200, 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, Louisiana, by the Town of Grand Isle for cutting grass on a regular basis on Town of Grand Isle owned properties. Bids will be received until May 23, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. local time at the Grand Isle Town Hall located at 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, Louisiana and opened on the same day at 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building located on Louisiana Highway 1 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bid packets are on file and may be acquired at the Grand Isle Town Hall at 170 Ludwig Lane. Bids must be accompanied with a copy of Contractors valid Town of Grand Isle occupational license and proof of adequate liability and workman compensation insurance. No bid may be withdrawn for at least 30 days after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The Town of Grand Isle reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities thereto. 04/26/17 05/03/17 05/10/17 05/17/17

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Council Member Ray Santiny and Clifford Santiny, Jr. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda adding 7B. An Ordinance approving the Declaration of Emergency authorizing the repairs to the Hurricane Protection Levee. 9A. Grand Isle Alumni Baseball and 9B. Hurricane Hole Licenses. Motion by Council Member Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to close the agenda. Jean Landry addressed the board concerning the upcoming Bird Festival. A joint motion was made by the Council Members to provide drivers for the historical tours on April 21 – 23, 2017. A.J. Varner addressed the board concerning the GICDT annual 7 mile garage sale. A motion was made by Council Member Barthelemy seconded

by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to approve GICDT use of the Community Center on May 27, 2017 for their craft vendors. Benny Gatz addressed the council and stated that he attended the Louisiana Mosquito Control Conference and learned that the Zika virus is still very much a risk. He requested everyone to empty all containers outside that can keep water which help mosquitoes to hatch. Mr. Gatz also stated that his contract will expire in May and would like a two year extension. A joint motion by the Council Members to accept the minutes of the March 28, 2017 town meeting as written. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which was then tabled on a motion by Council Member Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. until the next regular meeting at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance allowing golf carts on the Grand Isle Beach and setting regulations for the use, types and operation of Golf Carts in the city limits of the Island. The following proposed ordinance was offered by Council Member Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Bladsacker: ORDINANCE NO. 954 An ordinance setting regulations for Cable Television Franchise Enabling Ordinance. Roll call vote as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Clifford Santiny, Jr. This ordinance was declared adopted this 11th day of April, 2017. Hearings were held on the following proposed ordinances which will be again be heard at the next regular meeting of April 25, 2017 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance requested by Kris Kirkpatrick, Long Law Firm, to approve rezoning Tract “A”, Tract “B”, Tract “C”, Tract “D”, and Tract “E” of property belonging to Long Properties, LLC, located in the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “Map Showing the Redivision of Property Belonging To Long Properties, LLC, located in the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana” dated 15 March 2017. ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance requested by Kris Kirkpatrick, Long Law Firm, to approve the redivision of property belonging to Long Properties, LLC located in the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, into Tract “A”, Tract “B”, Tract “C”, Tract “D” and Tract “E”, all in accordance with a plan by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled “Map Showing the Redivision of Property Belonging to Long Properties, LLC Located in the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana”, dated 15 March 2017. Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of March 26 thru April 11, 2017 there were 121 total calls, 9 arrests, 66 traffic tickets issued, 80 traffic stops, 17 EMS runs and 1 fire run; fines collected through the Mayor’s office included $3,441.00 for traffic; fines collected from the beginning of July was $68,644.02 for traffic and $13,498.00 for fines, totaling $82,142.02 for the period. Chief Landry stated that Grace Barnett was hired as a new police officer. Joey Murray with Murray Architect was recognized and reported on the Trojan Pavilion. FEMA has $750,000.00 for the old gym. Mr. Murray recommends demolishing the old gym saving the floor, stage and any other good materials and then construct the Trojan Pavilion. A joint motion was made by the Council Members to approve working with Jefferson Parish on tearing down the gym and saving parts to be used to construct the Pavilion.

Joseph Chauvin with GIS Engineering was recognized and reported on the status of the western end Hurricane Protection Levee and the Ball Field Lights. Upon monitoring the western end Hurricane Protection Levee 12,200 cubic yard of sand was lost since July 2016. Recommends barricades placed along the levee next to the drop offs. Supervisor Hernandez suggest adding steps to the cross overs. Emergency Repairs will be rocks and sand between rocks to help with the erosion problems. Mr. Chauvin is getting prices for new lights at the baseball and softball fields. Nora Combel, Building Inspector was recognized and stated that Phyllis Bradberry needs some tree limbs by her house cut. Joint motion by the Council Members to grant permission to Ms. Bradberry to cut the tree limbs that are touching her house. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of April 25, 2017 and May 9, 2017 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance amending Section 90-10 of the Grand Isle Code of Ordinances relating to motor vehicle and traffic regulation fines. Mayor David Camardelle has declared an emergency due to the conditions of the Hurricane Protection Levee on the western end of Grand Isle this date April 11, 2017 and the Council Members jointly introduced the following Emergency Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 953 An ordinance approving the Declaration of Emergency by the Town of Grand Isle, authorizing the repair of the Grand Isle and Vicinity Beach Erosion and Hurricane Protection Project and authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute any and all contracts and documents related to the repairs. WHEREAS, high winds and strong tides and currents and significant wave action in the swash zone on the western end of the island during the months of February, March and April, 2017 have caused significant damage to the Grand Isle and Vicinity Beach Erosion and Hurricane Protection Project in an area on the western end of the project and the Town of Grand Isle. One year ago temporary measures were taken to bolster the sand levee which protects the town and those measures resulted in more erosion and sand being washed away exposing the tube comprising the bulk of the levee therefore making new repairs necessary with the threat of hurricane season and irreparable and immediate harm threatening the residents and property located in the Town of Grand Isle. WHEREAS, the repairs are both necessary and critical to the survival of the residents of the Town of Grand Isle and must begin immediately as hurricane season is upon us and Grand Isle is in a very vulnerable situation as has been evidenced by past history of hurricanes and tidal events and even normal, seasonable weather and tides are creating damage to the levee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: The Declaration of Emergency is hereby acknowledged and the Mayor is authorized and directed to sign and execute any and all contracts and documents needed to repair the western end of the Grand Isle and Vicinity Beach Erosion and Hurricane Protection Project. This ordinance was considered section by section and as a whole and was offered jointly by the Council Members Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Clifford Santiny, Jr. This ordinance was declared adopted this 11th day of April, 2017 and becomes effective on said date. The following resolution was jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION: 2725 A RESOLUTION INDICATING

THE INTENTION OF THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO APPROVE THE TWO (2) YEAR APPOINTMENT OF DAVID J. CAMARDELLE AS A DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10-D OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Clifford Santiny, Jr. And the resolution was declared adopted on this 11th day of April, 2017. The following resolution was offered by Council Member Barthelemy, seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr.: RESOLUTION NO. 2726 A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to Advertise for bids for cutting grass on Town of Grand Isle owned properties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that:The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids for cutting grass on Town of Grand Isle owned properties on a regular basis Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr. Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Clifford Santiny, Jr. This resolution was declared adopted this 11th day of April. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve the request from the Grand Isle Alumni Association use of the Community Center downstairs to hold a 3 Hole Washer Board Tournament on May 13, 2017. A motion was made by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., seconded by Council Member Barthelemy with Council Member Bladsacker abstaining approving the Beer and Liquor Licenses for Hurricane Hole. Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Stated that the old Entergy power lines have never been removed and are still under the water in Caminada Bay. 2. Stated that we will have new playground equipment in about 2 months. 3. Need speed bumps on Verly Lane and Cypress Lane 4. Questioned when the port-o-lets are emptied because the ones on the Cheniere side of the fishing bridge needs to be emptied. Mayor’s report: 1. Had to pass the Emergency Declaration for the Hurricane Protection Levee to repairs. 2. Met with Lt. Governor Nungesser to get Elmer’s Island reopen to vehicles. 3. Working with CPRA to get driving access to Elmer’s Island. 4. Stated that the annual Mayor’s Conference is next week and so is the Grand Isle Migratory Bird Festival. 5. Congratulations to Bonnie Pizani, Jean Landry, Louise Lafont, the town outside crew for winning District Cleanest City. They put in a lot of work and our town looks good. Thanked the town council for their hard work. Also, thanked the town employees for working hard to make the town better and operating smoothly. Chief Landry’s report: 1. Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15, 2017 11:00 – 1:00 pm at the Grand Isle Community Center. Food, fun and games. Open to all. 2. Chief convention will be in May. Motion by Council Member Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 4-26-2017

Arrest reports

Carin Schriber, 43, Mathews. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (1st); possession of methamphetamine. Genna Trahan, 30, Gray. Contempt of court. Rokeita White, 25, New Orleans. Contempt of court (2 cts). Michael Young, 32, Houma. Simple criminal damage to property; simple burglary. Bambi Breaux, 36, Larose. Unauthorized use of access card as theft. Leah Chiasson, 34, Larose. Aggravated assault with dangerous weapon. Nicole Moore, 36, Thibodaux. Possession of xanax; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Hoang Tran, 56, Galliano. Disturbing the peace; enter/ remain after being forbidden; theft by shoplifting. APRIL 22, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Ervin Billiot, 49, Golden Meadow. Fugitive. Ronnie Delaune, 43, Larose. Simple criminal damage to property; disturbing the peace. Luis Fraire, 30, Bayou Blue. Domestic abuse battery. David Glaspell, 23, Lockport. Unauthorized use of access card as theft; theft. Justavrin Howard, 18, Raceland. Illegal possession of stolen things. Justin Howard, 19, Cut Off. Theft. William Jackson, 53, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Austin Loupe, 27, Thibodaux. Monetary instrument abuse (2 cts). James Maddox, 42, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Willie Reed, 47, raceland. Possession of cocaine; distribution/ manufature of cocaine; distribution of methamphetamine. Darren Sanders, 49, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; fugitive. Darby Smith, 45, Larose. Contempt of court (3 cts). Deijohn Young, 19, Houma. Illegal possession of stolen things. Lockport Police Department Ronnie Delaune, 43, Larose. Simple battery; reckless operation with accident; disturbing the peace. Zarron Allen, 17, Larose. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Ronald Gaubert, 53, Lockport. Careless operation; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Sonya Roussell, 31, Cut Off. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic; driver must be licensed. APRIL 23, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Donald Jones, 26, Melville. Fugitive. Paul Legendre, 30, Cut Off. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling; simple criminal damage to property. Rashun Reed, 30, Thibodaux. Public intimidation; simple criminal damage to property. Brandus Wilson, 41, LA. Fugitive. Thibodaux Police Department Jared Johnson, 24, New Orleans. Contempt of court (2 cts). Louisiana State Police Jeffery Barbaree, 50, Larose. Maximum speed limit; DWI (1st).

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. APRIL 19, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Tonya Bergeron, 50, Houma. Resisting an officer; simple battery. Charlee Freese, 29, Valentine. Fugitive. John Gisclair, 17, Houma. Indecent behavior with juveniles (2 cts). Michael Reed, 38, Opelousas. Prohibited acts. APRIL 20, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office James Anderson, 63, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Melvin Ballard, 48, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace; possession of marijuana (3rd). Jamie Plaisance, 50, Gheens. Contempt of court. Hakeem Wilson, 23, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Wade Elder, 31, Gheens. Possession of methamphetamine; possession of marijuana; offroad vehicles, permits for use on shoulders of highways. Amber Folse, 22, Lockport. Distribution of methamphetamine. Denise Sneeze, 30, Raceland. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; operating vehicle with suspended license; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; possession of Ambien; resisting an officer. Lockport Police Department Tammy Chiasson, 52, Bayou Blue. Criminal mischief, filing a false police report. G.M. Police Department Caleb Weatherspoon, 25, MS. Fugitive. Grand Isle Police Department Ronald Theriot, 47, New Iberia. License plate lights; obstruction of drivers view; registration expired; suspended drivers license; MVI expired; no proof of insurance; open container. APRIL 21, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Latasha Azemas, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Kenneth Bouffanie, 50, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Blake Credeur, 21, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; operating a vehicle while under suspension. Martin Dorsey, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (6 cts); violation of protective orders. Wade Hendrix, 53, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts); fugitive. Marcus Lochrico, 27, Galliano. Possession of marijuana; driving on roadway laned for traffic; illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years of age; taking contraband to/from penal institutions; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of cocaine; possession of hydrocodone. Michael Matherne, 42, Larose. Revocation of parole for violation of condition. Jerry Price, 35, Gray. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment.

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