Wed. October 25, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE by The Lafourche Gazette

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Crab Fishing Ban may expand

SERVING: MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE CUT OFF • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE

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By HOLLY DUCHMANN Daily Comet Staff Writer

Recreational crabbers may face restrictions next year to help restore the blue crab population in state waters. Commercial fishing of female blue crabs across the Louisiana coast will be banned for two months each of the next two years to rebuild the species’ stocks and stabilize prices in an oversaturated market, state officials decided last week. The Louisiana Crab Task Force is discussing whether to recommend that the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries extend the same restrictions onto recreational crabbers. The commercial ban will last from March 1 through April 30 in 2018 and 2019, a traditionally slower time for crab landings, officials said. Fishermen may possess female blue crabs as long as the amount is not more than 2 percent of the total catch. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission also voted last week to eliminate a 30-day closure of blue crab harvests for February and March. It started this year and was planned to continue through 2019. Many crabbers complained markets and restaurants bought crabs from out of state after the season closed Feb. 20, and that caused a fluctuation in prices and oversaturated the market once the season reopened. See Crab Page 5-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, OCT. 30

By BUSTER AVERA Contributing Writer

Staff photo by Babs

Volunteers are pictured peeling shrimp for this weekend’s French Food Festival. A total of 5,700 pounds of shrimp was peeled for various dishes including seafood gumbo, shrimp boulettes, seafood pistolettes, jambalaya and much more.

French Food Festival to provide fabulous food and fun all weekend

Our area has seen many festivals come and go. The Cajun Fest, Oyster Fest and even the Shrimp Fest are all relics of the past. Despite the fading of many events, one festival has endured over the years and is thriving! The French Food Festival is celebrating it’s 44th year this weekend, October 27-29! The Festival is the lifeblood of the Larose Civic Center and Bayou Civic Club, raising nearly half of the group’s yearly operating budget in just that one weekend in October. It’s a big event for the Bayou Civic Club and eagerly anticipated by the South and Central Lafourche communities. In fact, it is a 5X Winner of the Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Events of the Southeast in 1997, 2010,2012,2013 and 2016.

By Holly McKeon Contributing Writer

On April 21, 2010, Missy Jones received a call no mother ever wants to get. The offshore rig her

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This massive festival takes hundreds of people working thousands of hours to plan and execute this hugely successful event, which is eagerly anticipated by old and young alike. With a name like French Food Festival, you know there will be tons of food. By serving Cajunfamed foods, it ensures that our culture, customs and language are being cherished, remembered and engrained into our collective consciousness and stomachs. Aside from the plethora of food choices and numerous carnival rides and games, there will be the Les Artistes du Bayou Art Guild Art Show and Exhibit, Zombie Outbreak Lasertag, New Parking

Pictured is Cindie Roussel and Missy Jones embracing after the unveiling.

When Hurricanes Gustav and Ike hit the Louisiana coast in 2008, the federal government responded to the nearly $34 billion in damages in the U.S. with grant money to help communities like Cocodrie and Galveston make safer, stronger, and smarter recoveries. One of these CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) awards was also secured by Lafourche Parish Government, a $700,000 grant to help eliminate flooding conditions in East Golden Meadow, from the Golden Meadow Bridge going north along Hwy 308 for 1700’. Subsidence and the rise of the Bayou Lafourche water level together over a couple of decades had transformed Hwy 308 in that area into a holding pond rather than a highway. But the “Hwy 308 Improvement Project”, a combined road and drainage endeavor which District 9 Councilman Daniel Lorraine says is very rare, began in mid-July and will finish by the end of October. See Drainage Page 5-A

son, Gordon, was working on exploded, and they could not find him. What we now know all too well as the Deep Water Horizon explosion claimed eleven lives the previous day, Missy’s son among them. Chris Jones, Missy’s other son heard the news and made the heart-wrenching journey to Port Fourchon. Jones said, “I went desperately hoping to find him and bring him home. I vividly recall that ride seven years ago. It is impossible to forget.” One of the first responders to assist with search and rescue efforts was Blake Terry. That fateful day, Blake would do everything he could to find others loved ones and bring their families closure. What he did not know was a little over a year later on August 13, 2011, Blake himself would lose his life during a recreational dive. Like Missy, Blake’s mother, Cindie Roussel endured a monumental and tragic loss of a son, and sadly, neither son’s remains found. Over the course of the next six years, Roussel found herself on a journey. Although, her journey may have begun in search of closure, what she found was so much more. She found friendship, peace, and beauty. During her quest, Cindie reached out to the families who lost someone in the Deep Water Horizon explosion. One of those phone calls was to Missy Jones in 2015. From that day, forward the See Monument Page 3-A

L A ROSE CIVIC CEN T ER THURSDAY, OCT. 26 3-6 PM

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Lady of the Gulf- the story of dedication and love by memorializing those lost at sea

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The photo is of District 9 Councilman Daniel Lorraine (left) and Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle (right)

Lafourche Schools may face more cuts By HOLLY DUCHMANN Daily Comet Staff Writer

The Lafourche Parish School District may face additional personnel cuts next school year, the superintendent said at a committee meeting. The School Board’s Finance Committee voted unanimously Wednesday evening to authorize the administration to start looking for possible reductions in personnel and nonpersonnel expenditures for the 2018-19 school year. Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews suggested the review after Don Gaudet, district business manager, told the committee the district’s general fund could lose $2.8 million due to a decrease in sales tax revenue.

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Festival Worker and Community Mass (Public Invited to join) "Conter Des Contes" A story gathering of Bayou Lafourche with Alexis Braud….We will be at the civic center to record stories, tales (tall and otherwise), remembrances, and legends, Bouvier Room Foyer Les Artistes du Bayou Art Show & Contest Viewing, Bouvier Room Festival Royalty Grand March Festival Food Booths Open Live Music By Amanda Shaw Pay One Price Rides Bracelets $20 Live Music By Ross Grisham Live Performance By Alstarz Cheer Academy Pay One Price Rides Bracelets $20 Kid's Halloween Contest and Judging (Ages 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10 and up) Les Artistes du Bayou Art Show and Contest, pick up art in the Bouvier Room Kid's Halloween Trick or Treating Under the Pavilion Live Music By Ruff n Ready

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Food Booths Open Cooking on the Bayou with Skinny Louisiana in the Kitchen Shelly Marie Redmond Alexis Braud Reading from Children's Book "Cajun ABC" Book Signings By Shelly Marie Redmond and Alexis Braud

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWS TO USE … Childrens Water Safety Awareness hosting Pastalaya on the Bayou Cookoff

Children’s Water Safety Awareness will be hosting the first “Pastalaya on the Bayou” on October 28, at the Houma Court House Square, Goode Street from Main to School Street. Entry fee is $100 per team up to 4 members per team. For more information go to www.childrenswatersafety.org/events or contact Joey Vining at 985-860-6625. We are a non-profit organization that promotes water safety as well as support to those who lost a loved one to a drowning incident.

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Golden Meadow Christmas parade set for Nov. 25

The Town of Golden Meadow will be hosting its 4th annual Christmas parade on Saturday, November 25 at 3:30 p.m. The parade will begin on the north end of town traveling through the whole town. There will be a tree lighting ceremony at Town Hall after with hot dogs and chili and cake after parade. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Park pavilion. There will be activities for the kids to participate in, such as cookie decorating and spacewalks. Also, Santa will be there so please do not forget your camera. Floats, golf carts, jeeps, and trailers are encouraged and allowed to participate. You must be 4 years of age to ride in the parade. You can pick up a registration form at the Golden Meadow Town Hall, Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-637-2407 or Shannon Leger at 985637-8501 for more information. This parade and tree lighting is FREE and open to the public.

Larose Senior citizens in need of sweet shop donations

The French Food Festival and the Larose Senior Citizens are asking for donations for their annual Festival Sweet Shop at the end of October. They are in need of eggs, milk, butter, cooking oil, coconut, pecans, cake mixes and assorted icings, peanut butter, foil pans with lids and assorted size plastic bags. FMI call 985-6937355 or 985-693-4266.

Friends of Grand Isle hosting 4th annual Gumbo cookoff

Friends of Grand Isle is hosting the Fourth Annual Gumbo Cook Off on Saturday, October 28 in Grand Isle at the Multiplex. Cooking begins at 11 a.m. Includes seafood and non-seafood categories. Wristbands are $20, including beer/wine tasting and $10 without beer/wine tasting. Hang around for music by Ghost Town Parade, and Auction. Everyone is invited to enter the Cook Off. Contact Robbie at 337247-5918 to enter and for more information.

3 month commodity distribution on Oct. 26

A 3-Month Commodity Distribution for the South Lafourche area will be taking place on October 26 from 10 a.m. until all food is distributed. First come first served, 1 box of food per household. You can register at 16241 East Main St., Cut Off, Suite B-13 at the Galliano Library from 8 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Nanette Lazard at 985-632-3989 for more details. Documents required are Valid Driver’s License or Picture ID, current proof of income for all members of your household: last 4 consecutive check stubs or SSI/SSA award letter for 2017, and bring current food stamp printout. Must be a current resident of South Lafourche.

Seat belt checkpoint slated for Oct. 26

A seat belt checkpoint will be conducted during the daytime hours of Thursday, October 26, in Lafourche Parish. During the checkpoint, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as for proper inspection tags and insurance. These weekly checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists.

Prevention requires a lot of effort By Dr. Glenn Mollette

Most of us believe in prevention but we don’t always practice it. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure we’ve heard before. The best way to keep a car healthy is faithful service. Changing the oil, taking care of the transmission and replacing parts are all part of the long term game. Our bodies are the same way. A friend of mine joked at 76, “If I had known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself.” The problem is he died at about 77 and spent the last few years of his life not walking much due to his thirty plus years of smoking cigarettes that had devastated his lungs. A close family member who we loved suffered a lot the last three or four years of her life. Diabetes tormented her the last year of her life and brought a toll of suffering that was painful for her and us to watch. We had all watched her abuse herself with bad eating and beverage habits most of her life. Dialysis and spending most of her last two years in a nursing home was painful. You can take good care of yourself one hundred percent of the time and still end up with health problems. We see it happen to the best of people. You can take the best care of your car and still wreck it. A lot of healthy people wreck their lives so there is never a silver bullet. However, we should try. We should eat less sugar, drink more water, and eat less red meat and exercise a little harder more during the week. Visiting the doctor and getting routine checkups

are crucial as well. Senior adult friends have said to me in the past, “When you get old it seems about all you do is go to the doctor.” As cars get old they require a lot of care and if we are blessed with old age there is going to be more routine care to keep us going. It’s just part of it. We have to be concerned about overall prevention in this country. We can’t wait until we are ready to file bankruptcy to worry about the national debt. We can’t wait to improve medical insurance for Americans. I am in favor of every American having health insurance but we have to improve what we are doing. I don’t think the government simply issuing medical insurance to every American is going to work since we are already on the verge of bankruptcy ourselves. Making insurance available across state lines is huge. Competition is important between insurance carriers, drug companies and hospitals. Medicare should be available for Americans to buy into if their insurance company ever disqualifies them because of a preexisting condition. If we are going to spend trillions on Iraq and Afghanistan we can at least make healthcare available to everyone. There is a lot of gnawing and gnashing in America over guns. I own several. Chicago is a shining example of why making guns illegal is a bad idea. I don’t have any automatic weapons. Well, I have a shotgun that will fire off three shells, but that’s it. If I thought ISIS was coming up through Mexico I would want access to some automatic weapons. I know our military would be there. Although I do know that when you call 911 it al-

ways takes a few minutes for the police to show up. You don’t have a few minutes if someone is coming up your drive to attack you. Americans must maintain the freedom to protect ourselves. If would be attackers know we have no protection in our homes we are sitting ducks for assault, robbery and maybe death. I do agree that we don’t need the kind of weapons the Las Vegas shooter had recently that he used to kill and wound so many people. There are a lot of areas where prevention is the issue. Building a wall sounds dumb to some people but it is one aspect of securing our country. It’s not a cure all by any means. A healthy military that is cared for and has up to date vehicles, weapons, housing and enough persons to get the task done are all crucial. Prevention requires a lot of effort. There are so many areas to cover that’s important. It’s not easy staying alive. Personally and as a nation we owe it to our families and fellow citizens to take care of ourselves.

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two women shared a common bond and vision. Though tragedy brought the two women together, a beautiful masterpiece would be a breathtaking, symbolic creation with the help of Colorado-based sculptor, Rob Epstein. Two years in the making, the Lady of the Gulf sculpture memorializes those who have lost their lives at sea. On Saturday, October 21, the Lady of the Gulf dedication ceremony took place at the Port of Fourchon Emergency Command Center. The monument is the first in the state of Louisiana to honor those who have lost their lives to the sea. With the pedestal, the Lady of the Gulf is sixteen feet tall. As described on the website www.ladyof thegulf.org, the sculpture depicts a woman “ascending from the water bathed in air bubbles and sunlight. In the folds of her watery cloak, she carries all those who have been lost at sea. She is surrounded by all of those who served protecting our inlands; furnishing us with the riches of our earth; provided our love of seafood and/or just loved witnessing the beauty of a sunset touching the salty glass water.” Daniel Lorraine, Lafourche Parish District Nine Councilman, said “The Lady of the Gulf statue will remind us of those who will never be forgotten. Cindy and Missy have accomplished what most of us cannot even fathom. The statue is that of a woman, mother, wife, sister, daughter, and nurturer. This monument is a beautiful tribute and memorial, and an everlasting tribute.” Mike Callais, who attended the dedication ceremony, lost his father seventeen years ago in a diving accident. Callais also lost his brother, Paul, nine years ago when a rogue wave took him overboard. Mike said, “I have looked for ways to honor him, and I am hoping this memorial will help with that.” Chris Jones said “We are very proud to have participated in something so special. Cindie’s tireless and thoughtful work is why we are here today, and this memorial would not have happened without her dedication and passion. Her dedication and energy are unmatched.” Cindy Roussel explained, “This is just the beginning. Lady of the Gulf exemplifies the beauty of our culture. I pray she gives hope and peace to anyone who has lost someone who has died in the water.” When asked why they picked Fourchon for the location, Cindie responded by saying, “In the words of my son Blake, this is god’s country. Why would anyone want to live anywhere else?” With that, Cindie

Local illustrator, Alexis Braud, (formerly Alexis Pitre), will be at the French Food Festival on Sunday, October 29 for a book signing and sale. Alexis Braud is the illustrator for two new books to be released in October, one of which is featuring Lafourche Parish. She is a native of the Cut Off/Galliano area and a Nicholls State University graduate.

looked towards the sky when she said, “Blake, we did it. We did it.” Dustin Terry, Blake’s brother, spoke about how difficult it was to return home from the searching for his brothers remains and how he wanted to keep looking. Dustin said, “I traveled many

times coming across the entrance to the bridge to start searching for his brother with my spirit always down. Now, the memorial waits for me.” We spoke to Timmy Alario about what the event meant to him. Alario along with other family members pur-

chased two bricks to memorialize his father and grandfather. Timmy said, “My family has worked these waters for the last hundred years. My father and grandfather made their livelihoods on the waters of Fourchon, and although the water was their home,

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they never learned to swim. Instead, they had to respect the water. The bricks are a way for our family to honor their memories.” Cindie would like readers to know anyone can buy a brick or a memorial plate. The memorial plates are for anyone

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Tuesday about reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The act is the main law governing U.S. fisheries. The scientists are led by Andrew Rosenberg of the Union of Concerned Scientists and they sent a letter to Congress on Monday. They say they are opposed to “legislative efforts that would weaken sciencebased management of U.S. marine fish populations.” The scientists say they support preventing overfishing through the use of catch limits that are based on sound science. They’re concerned about proposals they say would weaken or eliminate such requirements. —

Average US gas price falls a nickel to $2.51 for regular CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of a gallon of regulargrade gasoline fell a nickel nationally over the past two weeks to $2.51. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the drop comes as distribution systems continue to get back to normal following disruptions from latesummer hurricanes along the Gulf Coast. Gas in San Francisco was the highest in the contiguous United States at an average of $3.07 a gallon. The lowest was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.14 a gallon. The U.S. average diesel price is $2.76, down about a penny from two weeks ago. —

Officials: Jambalaya at fundraiser sickens more than 100 COLUMBIA, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s health department says salmonella from the chicken and sausage jambalaya at a softball team’s fundraiser may have killed one person and apparently has made more than 100 people ill. A news release Friday from the Louisiana Department of Health says at least 125 people have been identified with gastrointestinal illness after eating the rice and meat dish sold Monday, with 37 people hospitalized. One death was reported, but officials are conducting an autopsy to determine whether it can be attributed to the outbreak. Doctors expect more illness, because more than 300 plates may have been sold. The ages of those with a confirmed illness range from 15 to 72 years old. The fundraiser was in Columbia, a town of about 400 and the Caldwell Parish seat.

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“Traditionally there are higher prices in the month of February, and the landings are typically less, but a lot of people make a good bit of money based on that high price,” said Peyton Cagle, Wildlife and Fisheries biologist. “Also, once the season opened back up, because there were so many crabs hitting the dock at one time, prices dropped really low. That’s what we’re trying to stop from happening by doing this.” The agency estimated the state’s blue crab population at 14.3 million pounds in 2015. The benchmark for “overfished” conditions is when the population falls below 17.1 million pounds. The population estimates for 2016 and 2017 won’t be available until next year, but officials still maintain the crabs are overfished.

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“At first they were supposed to build a little 3’ levee on the bayou side. Instead of that they are going to raise the road 11 inches,” said Lorraine. The project includes repaving the road, new catch basins, new culverts draining water away from the highway and sidewalks along the road. “The roadway was collapsing and the water used to stay here 3-4-5 days. I sent it to DOT-D, they never would do anything, and then we got this project,” Lorraine continued. Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle said it took so long to begin the project because funding comes through the state. Also, a newly elected governor in Baton Rouge forced the parish to start the request process over

again. “It took time. We worked very hard to get it started, but it has finally come to fruition,” said Cantrelle. There has been one change order of an additional $12,000 for a special catch basin over a gas and a water line along the highway, but the project is still within budget, says Lorraine. The project will improve drainage and the roadway for a hundred residents and several businesses in the area from Yankee Canal to East 172nd Street. Cantrelle said the people in the area are “thrilled to death” with the project. “It’s gonna be great when you drive down this newly paved road with reflectors and painted lines everywhere. And to see it dry all the time will be a plus,” added Lorraine. Huey Stockstill, LLC of Houma is the contractor, and Angelette-Picciola, LLC of Larose provided the engineering and design work for the project.

School

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“I went back and looked at collections for the last two months of sales tax, and we continue to go down. We’re at a 10-year low. At some point, it’s going to bottom out, I just don’t know when,” Gaudet said. It would be unfair to the district’s employees to wait until the end of the year before an-

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nouncing a potential reduction in the district’s workforce, Matthews said. “We should start, and we should start early. You know right now where we are and I think that’s the right thing to do with people,” Matthews said.

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Passes (and will still host lots of free parking) Trick or Treating and a costume contest for children and much more. As a special preview on Sunday there will also be a few special features: Skinny Louisiana author Shelly Marie Redmond will be on hand with a cooking demonstration at 1 pm followed by a book signing and Alexis Braud will do a reading from her Children’s Book Cajun ABC at 2pm followed by a book signing. The festival is also co-hosting “Conter Des Contes” a story gathering of Bayou Lafourche to record stories, tales (tall and otherwise), rememberance and legends that will later be sent to contributers as a keepsake! Be sure to share your story. The festival has also asked mass attendees to note that Our Lady of the Rosary’s Fairworker’s Mass will begin at 9:00 am and casual attire is accepted. For a listing of events and musical entertainment, see page 2-A. The French Food Festival has something for everyone to enjoy so get ready for great weather, food and fun October 2729 and head on over to the Larose Civic Center to pass a good time!

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If not for bad luck, the Central Lafourche football team wouldn’t have had any luck at all on Friday night against Terrebonne. The Trojans had turnovers, bad breaks and a series of tough circumstances throughout Friday’s game, placing the Tigers in several advantageous situations throughout the game. Despite the tough luck, the Trojans led 2827 late in the game and were poised to score a home upset of the Tigers. But Terrebonne showed grit, pushing down the field 93 yards for a last-minute touchdown drive to go ahead for good, sealing a 34-28 victory. Trojans coach Keith Menard said the loss was a heartbreaker for he and his team. “It’s tough,” he said. “The kids battled. We had some things go wrong. We fell behind, but we battled back. Defensively, I thought we played well against their athletic playmakers, but they made enough plays on that last drive to put it into the end zone and seal the win.” The game was back and forth throughout.

Terrebonne struck first on a touchdown run to go up 6-0, but the Trojans won the rest of the first quarter to go up 7-6, thanks to a touchdown pass from Jacob Barker to Peyton Loredo. Terrebonne had the next 14 points in the game to go up 20-7 midway through the second quarter, but Central Lafourche’s best playmaker made something happen to get the team back into the game. On the ensuing kickoff, senior David Robinson shook tacklers, then sprinted 98 yards for a score to cut the lead to 20-14, which lasted until halftime. Out of the lockers, Central Lafourche looked like it was going to take control of the game, but fate had other plans. The Trojans drove deep into Tigers’ territory, but fumbled near the end zone, which Terrebonne returned 80 yards to Central Lafourche’s 17-yard-line. A few plays later, Brennon Guidry added to Terrebonne’s lead on a short run, which put the Tigers ahead 27-14. “That was a big swing in momentum,” Menard said. “You think you’re going in for a score and they take it out and

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run it back to your side of the field and they’re the ones getting points. That is a hard thing to get past.” But the Trojans did. After the turnover, Central Lafourche righted the ship, scoring two-straight touchdowns to go up 28-27 late in the fourth quarter. The first came on a short run from Zachary Kraemer and the second a touchdown pass from Barker to Robinson, which put the Trojans up 28-27 with 7:47 in the game – a drive which also included a successful 2point conversion. But Terrebonne didn’t give up. The Tigers punted to the Trojans, who ate up almost all of the remaining clock, pushing the ball deep into Terrebonne territory. But a bad snap pushed Central Lafourche out of field goal range and an interception gave Terrebonne back possession at their own 7-yard-line with just a few minutes to play. A few plays later, the Tigers were winning the game, executing a twominute drive to perfection on a drive capped with a touchdown pass from Jakhi Douglas to Guidry, which put the Tigers up for good. Menard said the loss hurts because of what was on the line. Central Lafourche entered the game just outside of the LHSAA Top 32 for Class 5A – the breaking point for the playoffs. The loss means the Trojans have to finish the season strong to reach the field. “It’s a heartbreaker,” Menard said. “We thought we had it won, but we didn’t. That stings a little bit the next morning.” TARPONS FALL AGAINST EDW

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South Lafourche to fewer than 200 yards of total offense in the win – their seventh of the year. Coach Blake Forsythe said he was proud of his team’s effort, even in defeat. “The kids played hard. I think it was just a tale of numbers,” Forsythe said. “We went back and looked at it as coaches and we played 19 kids on Friday. We have kickers and some specialty personnel guys out there, but for the most part, we played 19 kids. The kids were spent. They gave us everything they had. Our lack of depth just caught up to us a little bit.” It was a dog fight early. E.D. White won the coin toss and deferred possession to the second half. They immediately forced a three-and-out drive, then scored on their first offensive play – a long run from Nik Shanklin, which put the Cardinals up 7-0. South Lafourche answered that score with one of its own – a oneyard quarterback sneak from Brock Bailleaux which cut the lead to 7-6 after a blocked extra point. In the second half, E.D. White started big again, which Shanklin pushed into the end zone from three yards out to go up 14-6. The Tarpons answered again with a score from Drake Billiot, but the 2-point conversion was no good, which kept the Cardinals up 14-12, despite both teams have two touchdowns at that time. But fourth quarter was all E.D. White. As the Tarpons ran out of steam, the Cardinals picked up momentum. E.D. White quarterback Brandon Legendre broke a long run midway through the fourth quarter to go ahead 21-12, effectively putting the game out of reach. The Tarpons punted to E.D. White late and the Cardinals added an insurance score to send the game to its final margin. With the loss, South Lafourche drops to 5-3 on the season. They will return to play Friday at South Terrebonne.

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Surging Saints gets 4th straight win, beats Packers 26-17

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Another road game, another good win for the New Orleans Saints. They can draw upon the 26-17 victory on Sunday over the Green Bay Packers for a shot of confidence in tough situations later this season and, if they keep this up, in the playoffs, too. Drew Brees bounced back from two first-quarter interceptions to throw for a touchdown and run for another, and Mark Ingram rushed for a score to help the Saints (4-2) win their third straight road game and fourth overall. “At halftime, you could have, against this team, easily have been down 14, 21 points,” coach Sean Payton said. But they only trailed 14-7 at the half to the Packers, who didn’t convert the turnovers into points. They also didn’t have the ultimate closer on the field in quarterback Aaron Rodgers, so backup Brett Hundley made his first NFL start. “We were down seven and kind of looking at each other (at halftime) like, ‘Let’s go,’” Payton said. Will Lutz kicked two second-half field goals, including a 44-yarder to put New Orleans up for good 19-17 with 10:21 left in the game. Brees’ 1yard sneak gave the Saints a two-score lead with 4:55 left. Brees finished 27 of 38 for 331 yards, while Ingram ran for 105 yards on 22 carries. “I’m particularly disgusted with the second half,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. “As a head coach, when your team doesn’t perform and drops off the way it did in the second half, I’m disappointed.” The Saints pulled away late at overcast Lambeau Field, scoring

on four second-half drives before running out the clock. It’s a good sign for a club hoping to make its first playoff appearance since the 2013 season. “I wouldn’t call us a dominant team, but we’re striving to be that type of team,” Brees said. “I think what I like is that we’re encountering a lot of different situations and things in games and finding different ways to win.” The Packers (4-3) are in transition with Rodgers sidelined indefinitely by a broken right collarbone. They had success running the ball behind 131 yards on 17 carries for rookie Aaron Jones, who scored a 46-yard touchdown on the game’s opening drive. But Green Bay couldn’t generate big plays late trailing by two scores, the kind of situation in which Rodgers thrives. Hundley finished 12 of 25 for 87 yards. He was intercepted by safety Kenny Vaccaro on a deep ball down the middle of the field with 4:20 left, ending the Packers’ comeback bid.

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Mutliple Properties For Rent: 3 bedroom / 2 bath home in Cut Off; $950 per month. 3 bedrooms / 1 bath, $850/month in Cut Off. Call 985-691-1367. Leave a message. _________________________ For rent: Newly remodeled, one bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water included. 2 bedroom. $600/mo $600/ dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/mo $500/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________________ For rent: Two bedroom apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $625/mo and $625/dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ 2 bedroom trailer: for rent down W. 64th street. $500/mth. Furnished 2 bd, 2 ba house w/covered carport. $650/mo. call 985-632-3045 _________________________ House for rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom in Lockport area. $700/mo and $700/dep. Call 985-532-2030. _________________________ For rent: 2 bed, 2 bath; jacuzzi tub; new carpet and paint; Valentine area. $550/mo and $550/dep; 696-0438. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Trailer for rent: Newly remodeled, 2 bd, furnished. Also, camper sports for rent in Golden Meadow area. FMI, call 665.1220. _________________________

Apt. For rent: 1 bedroom, unfurnished. LA 308 near Golden Meadow bridge. Single or couple; no pets; no smoking. $460 month and $460 deposit. Call 985-258-6277. _________________________ House For Rent: two bedroom, two bath; Cut Off/ Galliano area; has stove and fridge; $650 a month; $650 security/ damage deposit; Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936. Leave a CLEAR message and number to call. No texting. _________________________ For rent: Unfurnished 3 bed, 1 bath. Located at 225 McCloud Rd, Lockport. $575 rent plus $1100deposit. 985-532-2541 Ex 17. _________________________

For Rent! Half off first months rent with new lease! Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Cut Off. Pets welcomed. unfurnished unit is $795/month with 6 month lease. $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. to see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.co m. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________________ 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.

New Listing! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath loft; wood floors; upscale home; concrete countertops and floors; central A/C; large porch; $1000/month; $1000 deposit; 985-232-1948; Located in Golden Meadow. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath house on Hwy 1 in Larose. $950/mo. $950/dep. Call Diane @ (985) 691-1367. _________________________ New Listing: For rent double wide trailer. 130 Twin Acres Drive, Larose. 3 bed, 2 bath. No pets. Central A/C and Heat. $825/mo $600/dep. FMI cal 985-691-6136. _________________________ House for rent: in Cut Off. Available November 1st. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, office (can be 4th bedroom), double garage, breeze way on large lot. $1200 per month and $600 deposit. Call 985-691-1102 or 985-2585559. _________________________ Home For Rent: in Larose; 2 bedroom, 1 bath; open floor plan with living and kitchen combined; furnished with fridge, washer/dryer, stove and 1 AC unit; water included in rent; large fenced in yard with patio and covered carport; located off LA 1; $750/month rent, plus $750/ security deposit due at signing. Call 504615-1718. ________________________

For Rent: Unfurnished 3 bed, 1 bath. Located at 213 McCloud Road, Lockport. $625 rent plus $1100 deposit. 985-532-2541 EX 17. _________________________ For rent: Unfurnished 3 bed, 1 bath. Located at 174 Jay Drive, Lockport. $625 rent plus $1100 deposit. 985-532-2541 Ex 17. _________________________

Price Reduced!

MLS 123859: This Acadian style home located along Hwy. 308 in Lockport sits amongst gorgeous oak trees on over 2 acres of land. The 3BR, 3ba. home has fabulous crown molding and detail throughout. It’s priced to sell at $349,000! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873

For rent: Unfurnished 2 bed, 2 bath. Central air and heat. Located at 193 McCloud Rd, Lockport. $625 rent plus $1100 deposit. 985-532-2541 EX 17 _________________________ For rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. $700/month and $500/deposit. $150 non-refundable pet deposit. 844 Catherine Street, Lockport. FMI Call 504-6565455. _________________________ Apartment for rent: 1 bedroom 1 bath beautiful apartment in Cut Off. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard shaded with trees, cemented parking, very quiet and secure Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-637-8399. _________________________ Studio Cottage for rent: Single occupancy (1 person). $600/month $300/deposit. All utilities paid. Lawn service provided, private laundry mat on site. 985-665-9618, 985-8593953, or 985-693-3833. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

All tools for making garden: 1 – 4’ tiller, 5’ disc’s, 6’ grader blade; 1 row buster; 1-5’ row maker; 1 seed spreader. Call 696-0158 FMI. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

We pay CASH for Gold, Silver and Diamonds: Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 HWY 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985-227-2470. _________________________ Looking to buy: Mardi Gras doubloons for my collection. (Aluminums, woods, and heavy’s). Please contact Al at 985-688-2015. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Trash and Treasure sale: Antiques, collectables, depression glass, furniture, to much to list, 1288 N Alex Plaisance Blvd. (New Highway). Golden Meadow. Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 985-2782221. _________________________ Garage Sale: 241 E 25th Place. October 26th – 29th. Thursday – Sunday from 7 a.m. till. A little of everything. _________________________ 4 Family Garage Sale: 40 East Ave A, Cut Off. Thursday, October 26th from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Clothes – kids, women’s and men’s, toys, and household items. No early birds. _________________________ Carport Sale: 450 North Oak Street, Lockport Heights. Saturday, October 28th from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, October 26th from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 333 East 43rd Street, Cut Off. Lots of boy clothes size 5t, adult clothes, books, toys house ware items. Good, quality items. No early birds. _________________________ Fill a bag: with summer clothes sale at 215 East 7th Street in Larose. Men, women children, and infant summer clothes will fill your bags for $1 per bag. The sale is sponsored by St. Vincent De Paul thrift store. The sale will be Friday and Saturday, October 27th and 28th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No early birds. _________________________

NEW PRICE!

MLS 126411: This 2BR, 1.5BA cottage style home has 1186 sqft of living space and 2046 sqft total area. It’s located on a 50’ x 105’ lot. Located at 135 East 6th Street, Larose ONLY $79,900 Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

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

HELP WANTED

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 985-447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Triple Son Farm: transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 wheeler driver. Offering paid vacation, health ins, 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, LA. _________________________ K-Mar Supply: Fourchon and Cut Off locations are now accepting applications for full time floor assistant. Apply in person at 654 A.O Rappelet Road in Fourchon, LA. NAPA, next door to truck stop. See Brandi. No phone calls please. Must speak English. Must meet TWIC card requirements. Free transportation to and from work. _________________________ Superior Shipyard: has immediate opening for steel and aluminum truck welders, single hand welders, and blaster/painters. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. Apply in person at 20987HY 1 in Golden Meadow. PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS! _________________________ Looking for a Class A, CDL Driver for a 40-foot mini float. Call Vic (985) 278-9315. _________________________ Help Wanted: Drivers, Class-A: NEW PAY! All miles Paid .85++per loaded mile! 100% PAID Health, Dental, Vision and More for EVERY Employee! 21 yoa, 1 yr. CDL-A/HazMat & Tank End, (H&T Exp. NOT Req). Martin Transport, Reserve: 855639-4423. _________________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 Civil Service Board is currently accepting application through November 17, 2017, 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 Street, Galliano. For details, go to http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/JD /Lafourche%20FPD%203/Descriptions/LF-FFOP-sp.pdf. _________________________

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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Gleam and Shine: Real Estate cleaning. Affordable, reliable home pampering and organization. We have local references. Free quotes. For every booked referral you get one cleaning on us. Please call 985-258-4084 or 985-278-1919. _________________________ 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. _________________________

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

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Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring and Installation Services: Carpet, vinyl, laminate, ood, ceramic, custom shoers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufacturs warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-6772526. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-2580465. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction: House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________ Mata’s Construction Company, LLC House slabs, driveways, sidewalk, AC pads, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ Fun Fotos Photography: is hosting a Senior Photo Shoot Special! 30 minute, unlimited images edited on a CD for only $100! Call for your appointment today! 985-637-7273. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________

LOOKING FOR WORK

Looking for work: I am a certified CNA looking for a full time 24/7 or 12 hour shift job. Please call me at 985-232-8993. _________________________

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. _________________________ I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the parish of Lafourche at the following address: 640 A.O Rappelet Rd, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 under the business name of: Kajun Management Services Inc. /s/ Jenny Stevens, President; and Rebecca Toups, Secretary. _________________________

PRAYERS

HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen _____________________________________

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OBITUARIES

DEBBIE VEDROS

Debbie “MeMe” Vedros, a native and resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the age of 59. Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Holy Savior Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial was held at the church starting at 11:30 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. Debra is survived by her husband, Warren Vedros, Sr.; son, Warren Vedros, Jr. (Kacey); daughter, Brandy Vedros Orgeron (Ron); 5 grandchildren, Devin and Brendon Delaune, Makenzie Boudreaux, Gannon and Sky Vedros; mother, Janine Cole Savoie; and brothers, Grady Savoie, Sr., Danny Savoie, Darren Savoie, Kevin Savoie. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Savoie, Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

STEVE CARTER

Steve A. Carter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 53. Father of Hunter Nicholas Carter and Steven Allen Carter, Jr.; son of Barbara Jane Teer Carter and William Allen Carter; brother of Cheryl Carter; former husband of Elke Karin Banck Carter; companion of Trudy Lynn Matherne Shaddinger and a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the memorial service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation on Monday beginning at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Steve to be made to the St. Tammany Humane Society. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com. __________________

ADORINA BILLIOT

Adorina “Shoe-Shut” Hebert Billiot, 91, a native of Larose and a resident of Galliano, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017 and from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow with burial followed in Dardar Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Irvin, Allen (Vivian), Milton, Joseph, Melvin, Wilton (Carla), Troy Billiot; daughters, Barbara Billiot, Patsy Ann Billiot, Marilyn B. Lock (Darryl); step daughters, Cathy Billiot (companion, Jimmy Barrios), Linda Martinsen; brother, Mitch Griffin; sister, Doris Jane Pitre; 51 grandchildren; 102 great grandchildren; 37 great-great grandchildren and 11 great-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alexandria Billiot; second husband, Joseph P. Billiot; sons, Houston, Robert, Alexandria Billiot; daughter, JoAnn Billiot; daughter-in-law, Betty Billiot; step son, Joseph Allen Billiot; step son-in-law, Howard Lee Martinsen; sisters, Shirley Thomassie, Rita O’Neal, Adelena Billiot and three grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

LPSO to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

OBITUARIES

DIANNA LEE

Dianna St. Pierre Lee, 73, a native of Gramercy and resident of Larose passed away on October 22, 2017. A visitation will take place at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on October 25, from 9:00 am until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 pm with burial following in the Church cemetery. Mrs. Dianna is survived by her children, Dana L. Bergeron and husband Kevin Bergeron, Troy A. Lee and wife Nena Allemand Lee, and Tina L. Alston and husband Richard D. Alston; grandchildren, Brandy B. Mayberry her husband Mark Mayberry, Bryan J. Bergeron his wife Jamie C. Bergeron, Jake A. Lee, Janee’ N. Lee, Jaden P. Lee, Morgan C. Alston, Brooklyn G. Alston; great-grandchildren; Carter J. Mayberry, Nathan A. Mayberry, and Riley E. Mayberry; brothers, Gary “T-Boy” St. Pierre, and Roger “Tilly” St. Pierre. Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Allen A. Lee; infant son, Tracey A. Lee; twin granddaughters; Jenna and Janey Lee; parents, Enola and Larry St. Pierre; and her husbands parents, Enoch and Adrine Chauvin Lee; and sister Ruth “May” St. Pierre. Dianna enjoyed being a mom and grandmother above all things and enjoyed cooking for her family and sewing. She always took care of others first especially her family and was extremely fond of the “love of her life” Allen. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

JOLANDE SCOTT

Jolande Marie Leger Scott, age 63, native of Galliano and resident of Abbeville, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. She was born to the late Lee Leger Sr., and the late Annie Lee Doucet Leger on February 4, 1954. Family and friends were Jolande’s passion and delight. She leaves behind her husband, Steve Scott; two sons, Lawrence Leger (Martha), and Willie Leger (Tasha); four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her siblings, Adea Leger Mayet (Tommy), Lee Leger Jr. (Charlene), Carla Leger Robbins, Margaret Leger, Carl Leger (Lucy); and numerous nephew and nieces. She leaves behind countless loving relatives and friends. A memorial service of Christian faith celebrated Jolande’s life in mid-October in Abbeville, Louisiana. The family wishes to thank all those who cared for her at Abbeville General and Lafayette Medical South West during the last few weeks of her journey in this life. ____________________

SHIRLEY DOMINGUE

Shirley Orgeron Domingue, 82, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, October 26th from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Shirley is survived by her husband of 67 years, Forest A. “Do” Domingue; daughter, Debbie D. George (Michael); sister, Mary Ann Guidry; grandchildren, Forest Callais, Zachary Alario, Jaime Watts, Kayla Benoit and Cody George and 12 great-grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Ida Bouffanie Orgeron; daughter, Gail D. Alario; grandson, Allen Sassoni. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ________________________

DOLORES GOODROE

Dolores Maria Martinez Goodroe, 90 years young, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 18, 2017. She was a native of Niagara Falls, New York, lived much of her life in Eugene, OR and was a resident of Lockport, LA for ten years. Most recently, for the last 3-1/2 years of her life, she called the Broadway Elder Living and Rehabilitation Facility, Room 113 her home. Ms. Dolores was well known at the Broadway for her concern and care for other residents and appreciation of the dedicated Broadway staff. Her sense of humor, compassion and candid expression touched the hearts of many who lived and worked there. When she was able, she enjoyed attending Community Bible Church in Cut Off, LA and going on outings with her family or aboard the Broadway activity bus. In addition to her many local friends up and down the bayou, she maintained a special long distance telephone and letter relationship with her dear friends Inge Bohlin and Janet Gibson of Eugene, OR. She was preceded in death by her father, Juan Baptiste Martinez; her mom; Mary Munzi Martinez Conway; husband, Laurance W. Goodroe, Sr.; her brother, Timothy Conway; her sister, Rosa Martinez and her beloved Grand Dog, Bella. She is survived by her sister, Louise (David) Prince; brothers, John Munzi, Dan (Diane) Martinez, Dennis (Cheryl) Conway; son, Laurance W. Goodroe, Jr (Debbie); daughter, Karen Goodroe Gamble (Jeff); grandchildren, Laurance W. Goodroe, III (Heidi), Anna Goodroe Jeffers (Rick), Renee Gamble, Tyler Gamble (Kelleigh), Jacob Gamble (Devin); great grandchildren, Rylee Jeffers, Ryker Jeffers, William Goodroe, and Connor Goodroe and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members as well as her grand Pugs, Dottie and Honi-o-Kalani. Per Ms. Dolores’ wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, in honor of Ms. Dolores, please consider making a donation to the Broadway Elder Living and Rehabilitation or Hospice of South Louisiana. In addition, please visit a friend or relative at the Broadway or other Nursing Home in your area and spread some joy. The family wishes to thank Acadia Ambulance, Ochsner St. Anne’s Hospital, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, and Hospice of South LA for their compassionate care. Special thanks to the incredibly caring and loving staff of the Broadway Elder Living and Rehabilitation Facility. We are truly indebted to them for providing an amazing, high quality of life for Ms. Dolores and all their residents. ____________________

SHIRLEY THOMASSIE

Shirley Billiot Thomassie, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017 and from 8 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious services was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Charles Billiot (Lisa G.); sister, Doris Jane Pitre; granddaughter, Candice Spencer; step granddaughter, Heather Trahan; grandchildren, Jessie Borges, Bralynn Trahan and Joel Chacon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Massie Thomassie; parents, Fortune and Ella Creppel Billiot; sisters, Adorina Billiot, Adelena Billiot, Rita O’Neal and step grandson, Jessie Trahan Jr. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ___________________

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will partner with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bayou Council on Alcoholism, and Ochsner St. Anne Hospital for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017, citizens may drop off unwanted medications to a collection station at the main entrance of Ochsner St. Anne Hospital located at 4608 Highway 1 in Raceland. The service is free, anonymous, and no questions are asked. All solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer containers are accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage. Items that will not be accepted include intravenous solutions, injectable drugs, and syringes (due to potential hazards posed by blood-borne pathogens). In addition to accepting medication, the Bayou Council on Alcoholism will be giving away free prescription drug lock boxes. These boxes can be used inside the home to ensure the security of medications which are actively being used. During the last National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in April, Americans turned in a record 450 tons (over 900,000 pounds) of pre-

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 proved guilty. OCTOBER 18, 2017 Louisiana State Police Richard Anderson III, 40, Raceland. Careless operation, D.W.I 2nd offense. Thibodaux Police Department Allcide Baudoin Sr., 33, Des Allemands. Contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Daniel Borne, 39, Galliano. Contempt of court (8 CTS); theft of a motor vehicle (2 CTS); possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities; aggravated criminal damage to property; attempt/first degree murder (4 CTS); aggravated kidnapping; aggravated flight from an officer. Autum Cressionie, 27, Gheens. Violation of protective orders. Ashley Rolland, 22, Galliano. Contempt of court. Candice McWilliams, 33, Lockport. Illegal possession of stolen things; contempt of court; violation of probation/parole. Lockport Police Department Frank Harris, 17, Lockport. Contempt of court. OCTOBER 19, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Michelle Badeaux, 35, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Markell Folse, 17, Raceland. Illegal possession of stolen things. Tremayne Gabriel, 39, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation. Christopher Moses, 21, Raceland. Disturbing the peace; resisting an officer. . OCTOBER 20, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Bryantraz Diggs, 18, Raceland. 2nd degree battery. Amy Lejune, 36, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Laquindin Randle, 21, Larose. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Kristin Regan, 23, Galliano. Contempt of court. Charles Cunningham, 35, Raceland. Contempt of court. Coby Thibodeaux, 26, Raceland. Simple Battery; contempt of court; simple burglary. Kim Wunstell, 30, Lockport. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; theft by shoplifting. Louisiana State Police Samuel Townsley, 21, Galliano. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; operating a vehicle while intoxicated. OCTOBER 21, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Mikal Bell, 36, Raceland. D.W.I 2nd offense; careless operation. Lockport Police Department Michelle Alonzo, 51, Cut

scription drugs at approximately 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. Since these events began in 2010, more than 8.1 million pounds of prescription drugs have been collected. This initiative helps prevent drug abuse and theft by ridding people’s homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs by turning them over to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office for destruction. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. Residents are reminded that the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office provides this service yearround as residents can drop off unused medications at three of our office locations: Administrative Office (200 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux), Criminal Operations Center (805 Crescent Ave., Lockport), and the South Lafourche Substation (102 West 91st St., Cut Off). A prescription drug drop box is available in the lobby of each of the offices and is accessible during normal working hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Off. D.W.I 2nd offense. Golden Meadow Police Department Patrick Billiot, 32, Golden Meadow. Fugitive. Louisiana State Police Lee Walker, 35, Raceland. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; D.W.I 1st offense. Thibodaux Police Department Michelle Dupre, 33, Bayou Blue. Fugitive (2 CTS).

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Bid Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the sale of a 27 ft. 1986 Yacht Cruiser will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission located at 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, Louisiana, 70345 until 2:00 PM, Friday, November 3, 2017, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Inspection of the yacht cruiser located in Bayou Lafourche along LA 308 across from State Bank in Golden Meadow, LA 70357 shall be by appointment. To schedule an appointment call 985-691-1006 or you can call the Administrative office at 985-632-6701, between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. The yacht cruiser will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” and the GLPC makes no warranties whatsoever to bidders including but not limited to

Bid Notice

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PARTS FOR SPARE ENGINE

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354, until 11:00 A.M. November 8, 2017, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read for the purchase of: Parts for Spare Engine (to be used in the repair of a spare engine) A Parts List including part number, quantity and item description, may be picked up at the Levee District office located at 17904 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA, or downloaded from our website at www.slld.org (Bids and Proposals). All parts must be included as listed on the spreadsheet. No exceptions and no replacements will be accepted. Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be

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any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty against eviction. Bids must be in a sealed envelope marked “BID – YACHT CRUISER” with name, address, and phone number of bidder. Bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through www.centralauctionhouse.com. If forwarded by express mail (UPS/FedEx), the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope. The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected. Chett Chiasson Executive Director

rejected if this stipulation is not met. The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Bids should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked Bid on Parts for Spare Engine. Bids will be accepted only by registered mail or certified mail, or bid may be hand delivered in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. All other mailings will be rejected. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M., November 8, 2017 will be returned unopened. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. /s/ Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 10/25/17 11/1/17

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unit level is complete for the Offshore Anchorage and submitted to USCG District to be routed for signature then published in the federal register for comments. Once the comment period is over, it will be issued for final ruling. Engineer Joe Picciola received notice to proceed last week by the Parish to begin engineering on LA 308 Airport Access Improvements. The permit application has been submitted to DOTD. He met this week with South Central Planning who is managing the EDA grant. They are finalizing plans and should be ready to bid in a couple of months. Chiasson stated this project is being managed by the Parish that received an EDA grant and Port matching funds. R. Gisclair questioned if it will shift the road further north, which Picciola replied yes. It will shift the road to be more in line with going across the bayou for the future road project along with drainage, widening shoulders, and additional turning lanes. Public Comment – Andrew Martin addressed the board to discuss Phase 3 of the Airport Access Road and the Parish meeting last night. He stated in 1973 Governor Edwards’ vision that the Port needed an Airport for future passenger transportation by helicopter. In 2006, he was made aware of Phase 3 of the airport corridor and the Port was interested in purchasing his property. He stated from his property he does witness the 24/7 vehicle traffic coming and going to the airport and is concerned that LA308 needs a caution light and possibly widening the entrance. The presentation from Chiasson at the Parish Council meeting was fantastic. To get $11 million in tax revenues in 2 years is an accomplishment itself. It also helps other things such as growth of operations, jobs, tourism, industrial park, diversification, and emergency response. You covered everything. It is something we need if we will expand the Port with the LNG facility and a shipyard on Fourchon Island. He stated Fourchon Island was talked about in 1975 but the deal fell through in 1977. The Fourchon Island project would be an advantage to the Parish. He stated that when Phase 3 is completed, he feels we will not have a problem getting a bridge built. Phase 3 is a no brainer. The Council did what they had to do but he feels it was political. He hopes the Council will realize the revenue we are talking about for the parish and come to a conclusion. Martin stated that if that can’t be done in a certain period of time he has to look at his situation since he had 2 other clients interested in buying his property. Melancon thanked him for coming. P. Gisclair stated his opinion of the Parish meeting was that the Council was not against the project but against the funding source. We hope that they can get back together and come meet with the Port. He agrees we need a corridor there whether a bridge is there or not to take the traffic out the subdivisions and alleviate traffic even up to the SL Bridge. Jimmy “T-Jim” Lafont announced his candidacy for Port Commission Seat E for the election on October 14th. Daniel Lorraine with the Lafourche Parish Council announced the Leeville Public Boat Launch Fishing Pier and Pavilion was opened on Monday, September 11th and thanked the Port for attending the ceremony. He thanked the Port for participating $166,000 toward the project. Regarding last night’s Parish meeting, he thanked the Port for attending and the presentation was done well. He hopes that a second plan works out. The Port generates millions of dollars. It is a parish hub for the whole parish. Most of the councilmen were for it, but the vote didn’t pass. We need to not lose this property because there are not many other locations like this one. It is a no brainer. Lucy Sposito with the Lafourche Parish Council stated she was one that voted against the funding of the project, but not the project in general. The Parish was seeking the funds from our BP

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION September 13, 2017

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll. ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Rodney Gisclair, Mike Callais, Larry Griffin, John Melancon, Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None Upon motion by Griffin second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for August 9, 2017 regular meeting and August 23, 2017 special meeting Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Larry Picciola reported RLB Contractors has approximately 15 – 20 days remaining for Slip C 950 LF West Sweep Dredge project. They are currently at 118 days over contract time. RLB’s office and staff were affected by Hurricane Harvey but they are back on site as of today. Engineer Larry Picciola reported Sealevel Construction plans to start today for GLF625 Site Improvements with contract time ending November 27th. Engineer Picciola reported Sealevel Construction has completed driving piles for 3 deadman for Slip C 939’ West Bulkhead project. The sheet piles are being delivered. There is a change order for the placement of culverts along the access road an increase of $111,484. Engineer Joe Picciola reported Crosby Dredging was issued the notice to proceed assembly period beginning Monday, September 18th for 60 days to order materials and drive test piles. Engineer John Plaisance reported Crosby Dredging is on site filling along LA 3090 for the Mitigation Slip D project. In a week or so, they will move to the mitigation area. Airport Projects – Davie Breaux reported in August the total aircraft operations were 2,874 with 10,081 passengers and 9,545 vehicles. Breaux reported the Taxiway Lighting and Runway LED upgrades award was to Sun Industries for $796,124.14. Contracts are being signed. Later for approval is the FAA grant award to fund $720,911. Regarding the LOOP brine line replacement on the eastside of the runway, LOOP is finalizing the permit application for crossing the hurricane levee on the north end. They will start replacing the brine line on the southern end of our property in the next week or so. Gaudet questioned if we will have to displace the runway on the north end, which Breaux replied yes they plan on working on 200’ sections at a time and the equipment will be shut down. The airport manager has sent out notification to all airport tenants making them aware of this project. Other Projects – Dustin Malbrough with GIS Engineering reported on Section 203 Feasibility Study. The project is progressing well with 50% completion on engineering. The remaining parts are the siltation rate on maintenance dredging which is being done by the Water Institute and the Geotech to determine the Port’s needs for Fourchon Island and the channel. The economics benefits section is 85% complete and expect final report in October to proceed into the tentatively selective plan. The environmental is 65% complete and expected to send the draft EIS in November to the Corps for review. Davie Breaux reported E&L Enterprises has completed installation of 6 new steel piles and wharf repairs for the Nerby Collins Marina project. Chett Chiasson reported the field

fund which is why most of the council voted against it. The Parish is always supportive of the Port but we need to do so wisely. We requested 3 estimates of the property. We are stewards of public funds and we need to make sure it is accurate and we take the funds from the proper line item. Graham Elliot with Energy World made a presentation on the Fourchon LNG project. Energy World is proposing 5 million tons per annum (TPA) LNG facility in Port Fourchon. Energy World is an investor, developer, owner and operator on energy infrastructure projects from gas reservoir in the ground to burner tip. We are looking to build the Port into big business opportunity of LNG. The need of LNG as a domestic fuel source and the ability to leverage American assets and export overseas. Port Fourchon is an ideal location with existing infrastructure, proximity to gas supply, available land, skill workforce, and a welcoming environment. LNG philosophy trying to break from the idea that LNG must be in huge quantities or contracts and make it available to anyone in the world in whatever quantity as an affordable source of clean energy. There is a domestic market in the US and there is a much greater international market because there is a lot of developing countries that need a lot more electrical energy and really need to start getting that from natural gas instead of coal, heavy oil or other dirty fuels. We have a land lease with a Right of First Refusal on the larger area. The layout of the Fourchon LNG facility is being designed and will be developed in 2 phases with the first phase installing 1 tank with 2 million TPA capacity, modules, loading facility and structures and the second phase installing the second tank with 3 million TPA capacity, modules and structures. Energy World is undergoing the FERC pre-filing process now. The next event is a public open house September 19th from 5- 7 PM at the South Lafourche Library. The Fourchon LNG project team includes CHART Industries, Siemens, and CH-IV International. The liquefaction process is the same as a refrigerator on a larger industrial scale. Air coolers are the biggest thing you will see on the site. The cold boxes are fabricated in New Iberia. The concrete storage tanks are lined with insulating material, then a secondary barrier of insulating material, then the inner wall is stainless steel. Energy World has their own LNG Carrier “Ocean Quest” 128,000 cubic meter vessel. Approximately 1 ship movement per week at full 5 million TPA capacity. Currently in the 2 year FERC process now and hope to kick off construction in 2 years with 2 years to complete. We are also looking at smaller ships for domestic supply. Storm surge considerations of the entire facility will be constructed on an elevated platform to make sure the deck will be 20 to 23 feet above sea level. The proposed plant in Fourchon is the same as one currently being constructed in Indonesia. P. Gisclair thanked him for the presentation. He then stated this Fourchon LNG facility will be the single largest investment in Port Fourchon. Mr. Elliot replied the first phase is estimated at $888 million direct investment in the Port. We will be looking at ways for local investors to get involved. We are here to be a good neighbor and get local contractors, subcontractors and engineering as much as possible Committee Report Executive Committee - The committee met August 23rd in Fourchon present was P. Gisclair, Melancon, Griffin, and Cheramie. They also met September 11th in Cut Off with all present. Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board approved the request from Chouest Shorebase Services, LLC to amend lease site GLF621-2 to extend the timeframe by one year to August 31, 2018 to stabilize the shoreline with the guarantee of rent for one year. The vote resulted in 8 yeas and 1 abstain by

P. Gisclair. Upon motion by Griffin second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Ecoserv Environmental Services to amend lease on site GLF628 to include authorized users to operate either Type T and/or Type A E&P Waste Transfer Facility as regulated by the State of Louisiana. Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Expert Riser Solutions for the addition of a sixth 5-year extension option to its GLF410 lease. Upon motion by Gaudet second by Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Expert Riser Solutions for a Landlord Agreement and Lien Subordination. Upon motion by Cheramie second by Gaudet with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the delegate Chett Chiasson to attend the 2017 AAPA Annual Convention meetings with Melancon and Gaudet as alternates. President P. Gisclair presented for the board’s review the agreement with Chevron for use of the Nerby Collins Marina. No action taken. Upon motion by Griffin second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved naming the Airport Maintenance Shop in memory of Vinton Crosby. Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met August 23rd in Fourchon present was P. Gisclair, Griffin, Callais, and Cheramie. They also met September 11th in Cut Off with all present. Chairman Cheramie presented for the board’s review the permits from LOOP, LLC, John Pardue, Jonathan Marx, and LA DOTD. Construction & Development Committee - The committee met August 23rd in Fourchon present was Griffin, P. Gisclair, R. Gisclair, and Bruce. They also met September 11th in Cut Off with all present. Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously adopted a resolution for Capital Outlay guaranteeing Port’s matching funds of $600,000. Upon motion by Callais second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Capital Outlay for Minor Cheramie Sr. Road. Upon motion by Bruce second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 from Sealevel Construction for Slip C 939’ West Bulkhead project to increase the price by $111,484.00. Upon motion by Gaudet second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the FAA Grant Award and adopted resolution for the Taxiway Lighting and Runway LED Upgrades of $720,911 funding. Finance Committee - The committee met August 23rd in Fourchon present was Melancon, P. Gisclair, Gaudet, and Guidry. They also met September 11th in Cut Off with all present. Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of August 2017 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000. Invoices total $1,242,508.47. Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the August 2017 unaudited financial statements. Upon motion by Melancon second by Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the 2017 insurance renewals and the purchase of a crime policy of $2,068 with a total premium of $377,524.41 a 9% decrease from last year. Chiasson stated the crime policy is based on new agreed upon procedures mandated by the legislative auditor. Upon motion by Melancon

second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from Chett Chiasson to attend the LA 1 Meetings in DC September 6th – 7th, Davie Breaux and Joni Tuck to attend the Deepwater Operations Conference in Texas November 7th – 9th, Chett Chiasson, John Melancon, Rodney Gisclair, and Kris Gaudet to attend the GPAA Fall Meetings in Florida November 1st – 3rd, and Robert St. Pierre and Luke Adams to attend the FLETC Inland Boat Operator Training in Georgia November 12th – 17th Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, the board adjourned the board meeting at 11:20AM ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary ____________________

Bid Notice

SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT REMANUFACTURED DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE SECTION 00 20 00 – NOTICE TO BIDDERS RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS: Bids will be received by the South Lafourche Levee District, at their Meeting Room at 17904 Louisiana Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354 until 10:00 A.M., local time, November 9 , 20 17 , and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Each Bid must be submitted in sealed envelope, addressed to: South Lafourche Levee District P. O. Box 426 17904 Louisiana Highway 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 Each sealed envelope containing a Bid must be plainly marked on the outside as Bid for Remanufactured Detroit Diesel Engine and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the Bidder, and the Bidder’s address. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the South Lafourche Levee District at P. O. Box 426, Galliano, Louisiana 70354. The Owner may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all Bids to the extent permitted by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of Bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any Bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and Bidder. PREPARATION OF BID: All Bids must be made on a copy of the Bid Form furnished with the Contract Documents. Do not write on or remove pages from the specification book. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the Bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the Bid Form is required. Bid unit prices must be written in only numerals. Amounts are products of the Bid unit prices multiplied by the estimated quantities. In the event of a conflict between the amounts and the unit prices, the unit prices shall govern. CONDITIONS OF WORK: The Contract Documents contain the provisions required for the construction of the Project.

Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, Engineer, or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract. Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to so familiarize himself shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to their Bid. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout. QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER: The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the Work, and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract Documents and to complete the Work contemplated therein. BID AND PERFORMANCE SECURITY: No Bid Bond, Payment Bond, or Performance Bond will be required for this project. ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS: No paperwork other than the Bid Form and Bid Bond are required to be turned in by the bid opening deadline. However, as stated on the Bid Form, if someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of the corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS: No interpretation of the meaning of the Contract Documents will be made orally to any Bidder. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., P. O. Drawer 730, Galliano, LA 70354 . To be given consideration, such requests must be received sufficiently prior to the date fixed for the opening of Bids to permit written distribution of response to all Bidders. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Each Bidder is responsible for ascertaining that the Bidder has a complete set of documents and that each page and sheet thereof applies to the correct project and bears the correct date. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer assumes any responsibility for error or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Contract Documents. CONTRACT AWARD: The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsive and responsible Bidder submitting the lowest acceptable Bid for the Work comprising the base Bid and alternate Bids, if any, applied in the order in which they are listed on the Bid Form, as produces a net amount within the funds then estimated by the Owner as available to finance the contract, all as best suits the interest of the Owner. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Each designated contract will be awarded as a whole to one Bidder. The successful Bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be issued a purchase order by the Owner. Upon issuance of the purchase order, the Contractor shall deliver the required equipment to the Owner within 30 calendar days. SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT Windell Curole, General Manager 10/25/17 11/01/17

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