Wednesday, April 25, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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Possibility of a Constitutional Convention a step closer to reality

School Board seat, tax renewals on Saturday’s ballot

Voters in the central part of the parish will decide who will serve on the District 8 School Board seat in Saturday’s election.

Chris Lagarde and Raymond Toups are the two candidates who qualified for the runoff for the seat in the March 24 election.

Toups has been serving in the i n t e r i m since former board member Ronald Pere resigned last yeaar after he and his wife moved to an assisted-living facility outside the Raceland-area district.

He had been on the board for 10 years.

Some voters in the northern part of the parish will decide on a 7.6-mill tax renewal for Fire Protection District #6 while voters in the Tenth Ward will decide on an 8-mill tax renewal for Fire Protection District #3.

The renewals will be for a period of ten years, beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028.

Monies collected will be used for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating the District’s fire protection facilities and equipment.

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Members of Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 move an injured worker in a mock drill held Friday at the station.

LPFD #3, in conjunction with Houma Fire Department and the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, completed a week of training on Structural Collapse and Urban Search & Rescue by doing the large-scale scenarios.

The training was another step to get Regional Response Team #3 ready to be deployed statewide and/or nationwide for disaster responses.

Little did they know they would be called to a live emergency Sunday when a tornado hit down in Galliano. Luckily, no one was injured.

Tornado touches down in Galliano, causing damage to buildings

By Dan Copp Daily Comet Staff Writer

When he saw a tornado forming in the distance Sunday morning in Galliano, Travis Moore realized he and his family were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

“We were driving back from Grand Isle on La. 3235 and at that point it was not really raining,” said the Baton Rouge resident, who was passing through Galliano when the twister touched down. “I looked off to the left and probably about a half mile there was this little funnel cloud that kind of looked like a waterspout. Then all of a sudden I started seeing dirt flying around and it got bigger.”

About 9:46 a.m. a thunderstorm produced a tornado that touched down along La. 3235 between Cut Off and Galliano,

said Fred Zeigler, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Slidell.

“We had some roof damage to several homes and buildings, and there were some vehicles pushed into a field and power lines knocked down,” Zeigler said.

“There were several videos posted online showing some of the damage as well as circulation developing over Galliano during that time. Based on what we’ve seen in the videos, we believe it was most likely a tornado.”

Parish officials reported damage and debris along La. 1 and La. 308 including downed power lines. Firefighters combed the area and checked the structural stability of buildings affected by the twister, parish officials said.

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Letters and Opinions...2-A

Lottery.........................2-A News In Brief..............7-A

Obituaries...................6-A

VOLUME 52 NUMBER 33

BATON ROUGE—The House Appropriations Committee on Monday approved a bill that would call a limited constitutional convention in 2020.

The proposal, which was sent without objection to the House floor, would limit the convention call to local government, financing and education matters.

Rep. Franklin Foil, R-Baton Rouge, who presented the bill, said the goal was to change the financial and tax laws to give more flexibility to the Legislature and local governments on revenue issues.

Rep. Walt Leger, D-New Orleans, said there are major issues to be addressed when it comes to the funding of localities by state government.

“We’re talking about a complete potential revision of the way the government operates in the state,” he said.

He added that so far talks have concentrated on the freeing up of funds dedicated to specific uses.

“We certainly could deal with those issues in session if that’s something that we chose to deal with,” Leger said. “I just think that that’s an excuse to have a constitutional convention, and I’m not sure that many people across the state would actually support un-dedicating the constitutionally protected funds.”

He suggested that the convention “could be good for the people of the state” only “if we have a clear vision of what we’re really tackling.”

Rep. Gary Carter, D-New Orleans, recognized the need for budgetary reforms but expressed concerns about opening up the Minimum Foundation Program, a formula that determines the cost to educate students at public and elementary schools and allocates state and local funding contributions to each district.

Rep. Pat Smith, D-New Orleans, said she was concerned about discussing that formula “in this convention rather than looking at how do you really fund from a legislative perspective the childhood program that we want to have in our state.”

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Galliano Food Store now offers online shopping feature

Your local Neighborhood Store is now offering online shopping! It’s a simple click and go with Fresh to Geaux, a new online grocery shopping service, offered by Galliano Food Store.

Galliano Food Store has expanded store services to implement online grocery shopping.

The process is simple, and you don’t have to compromise friendly service for convenience.

Visit the website at www.gallianofoodstore.com, Create an Account and Start Shopping!

During checkout, shoppers will be able to choose their pick-up time. Once the order is complete,

they will receive a notification.

The online experience offers a full array of items of what’s instore. The service can be used from a desktop, tablet or mobile device.

In addition, shoppers can shop from a Clickable Circular for the store, which pulls up sale items.

Online shopping is surely a new way of grocery shopping in the area, but for Galliano Food Store, they’ve always offered some form of pre-ordering, such as with their boat orders.

“We’re already accustomed to shopping for products be-

cause of our boat orders that come through. For over 40 years we’ve had a great relationship with the oil and gas industry, and now we are expanding services to include online shopping for the everyday shopper,” said Jaedon Burregi, Marketing Director. “Because we have systems already in place, we see this new endeavor as an easy addition to our store.”

Customizable options such as party platters are available for online ordering as well. Each order is selected by a Galliano Food Store personal shopper.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

LPSO offering Beginner Handgun Course Saturday

Calendar of Events News to Use!

La-Terre Master Gardeners to hold annual Plant Sale

The La-Terre Master Gardeners will host their annual Plant Sale on May 5, at the Raceland AG Building, 115 Texas Street, Raceland.

For sale will be flowering plants and vegetables propagated by the La-Terre Master Gardeners.

The sale is from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Payment by cash and checks only. Speakers and demonstrations will begin at 10 a.m.

One can also sign up for the LSU Ag Center Master Gardener Class held in January 2019.

For more information, contact Beth Plaisance at plaisancee@bellsouth.net ___________________

Cruising the Beach 7th annual car and bike show, May 5

Cruising the Beach “Grand Isle Style” 7th Annual Car and Bike Show will be held on Saturday, May 5, at the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion.

Pre-registration of $35 is due before April 25th. Day of registration is $40 per vehicle from 9 a.m. to noon. FMI or any questions, please call David Terrebonne at 504-418-3865. _________________

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a Beginner Handgun Course on Saturday, April 28, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until around noon.

The cost for the course is $50, and advance registration is suggested due to class size.

To register online, or for more information, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net. _________________

Parent Education classes start again Thursday

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces Parent Education Presentations at the Bayou Council Office in Thibodaux. It will be held on April 26, May 3, 10, 17, and 24th from 10 a.m. till noon.

Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed.

For more information call 985-446-0643. ___________________

TAA hosting first annual crawfish cookoff Saturday

The Trojan Athletic Association (TAA) will host its 1st Annual Crawdaddy Cookoff on Saturday, April 28 at the Lafourche Central Market Pavilion, Hwy. 1 Raceland. Gates will open at 3 p.m.

The public is invited to come and enjoy all the crawfish you can eat for only $10.00 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Teams can register to participate by emaili n g svedros@mylpsd.com or call or text Terrie Pierce at (985) 637-5100, to enter or for more information.

The event will offer music and drinks and beer for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Trojan Athletic Association. ___________________

One Pitch Tournament to be held in GM

The Golden Meadow Baseball League will be hosting a one-pitch tournament on April 27 starting at 6 p.m. and ending April 28 at the Golden Meadow Oakridge Park.

Cost is $150 entry per team, ages 18 and older.

FMI contact Joseph Cheramie at 985-2580614. ___________________

3-month commodities being distributed at SL Library

The Office of Community Action in Galliano will have the 3-month commodity distribution on April 26th at the South Lafourche Library.

For more information please contact Nanette Lazard at 985632-3989.

Renewal for 2018/2019 will begin on July 2, except on Tuesdays and Thursdays. _________________

5K Glow Run to be held on May 4

The Holy Rosary Catholic School Hawk’s Parent Club will be hosting a 5K Glow Run and 1mile fun run on Friday, May 4, at the Golden Meadow Park.

Race fee is $20 until April 20 (includes awards, glow stick and a race shirt); race fee after April 20 is $25. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with the 1-mile fun run starting at 7 p.m. and the 5k glow run starting at 7:15 p.m.

There will be music, jump houses, food and fellowship. Medals will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for 1-Mile Fun Run and 5K. Ribbons will also be given to all Fun Run participants.

For Info call Valerie Badeaux at 696-6274. __________________

Letters and Opinions

Upcoming millage renewal for Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 Sat.

This Saturday, April 28, LPFD#3 will be on the ballot for voters to decide whether or not to renew the 8-mill property tax, which if passed, will be levied for 10 years.

This tax has been in existence since the establishment of LPFD#3 in 1959 and must be renewed every ten years at its fullest. If this tax is renewed it will take effect in 2019.

As the community had to tighten their belts because of the decline in our economy, so did we.

The funds we collect from our millage annually are the sole source of income for LPFD#3.

This pays for firefighter’s equipment, apparatus, stations, fire prevention and much more.

Many of our constituents within our community have told us not to worry about our millage renewal passing, yet we have decided to be as proactive as possible in relation to this, in order to better educate our community about what we do. We love to educate our community about fire safety and

prevention as well as the operations of their fire department, every chance we get.

We emphasize “their department” because if it were not for the support of our community we would not be where we are today.

If you or anyone you know has any questions about LPFD#3, please stop by any of our stations or our main office and we will be glad to speak with you.

In closing I, Fire Chief Kully Griffin, ask for your continued support of LPFD#3 so that we may continue to serve and protect you and your family.

Kully Griffin, Chief Lafourche Parish Fire District #3

Mailbox destroyer needs some Cajun manners

On Saturday, April 21, someone demolished our mailbox in front of our home on Hwy. 1 in Cut Off. It was a thorough job!

To that person, here are a few comments we’d like to share: First, you could have left a note saying “Sorry” or “I’ll replace/pay” but you didn’t. So sad.

Obviously, your momma didn’t raise you right!

Next, we are terribly grateful one of us wasn’t collecting the mail at that time. You might be reading an obituary instead of a “Letter to the Editor”.

And finally, your vehicle must have sustained SOME damage.

Our materials to fix our damage totaled $100+ for the box, post, cement, and lettering. We repaired it ourselves, so labor was free.

What is yours?

Well, you know old saying, “Karma’s a witch and she knows where you live.” Keep that in mind.

We aren’t angry but hope you realize that it cost us time, effort to repair, money, and worst of all, the realization that you can’t be a good Cajun “neighbor.” An honest Cajun would have stepped up. You must be “an e’tranger!”

LOL Here’s hoping you are more careful and considerate in the future.

(P.S. It’s a felony to tamper or destroy Federal property. You ‘lil hit and run felon, you!)

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Analysis: Louisiana lawmakers debate budget few want enacted

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in the Louisiana House passed a budget proposal that few appear to actually like because of the cuts it contains.

Senate leaders don’t seem inclined to pass it.

And the governor’s not interested in signing the spending plan if it reaches his desk.

Uncertainty clouds the budget debate as the state edges closer to the financial year that begins July 1. A special

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session on taxes is expected, but it’s not clear whether that will raise any additional money to stave off the cuts that are raising objections.

In the crosshairs — and anxiously sitting through the waiting game — are hundreds of thousands of people who rely on state aid: students whose college tuition is paid through the TOPS program, nursing home residents, parents of disabled children and the poor who rely on the safety-net network of hospitals.

Louisiana’s expected to take in $648 million less in general state tax dollars next year than the state received this year.

The problem is a self-inflicted one. Lawmakers passed temporary taxes in 2015 and 2016 to patch budget holes, and now those taxes — nearly $1.4 billion of them — are expiring on July 1. Other rising tax collections are offsetting part, but not all, of the gap.

Gov. John Bel Edwards wants lawmakers to replace some of the expiring taxes, but a special session earlier this year ended in stalemate. The Democratic governor wants another special session, with a

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Lawmakers disagree on whether they should stall a budget until that special session, particularly when no one’s reached a tax deal, even in concept.

A $27 billion state operating budget scraped through the House on Thursday with only two votes to spare, on a nearly party-line vote of Republican support. One Democrat backed the spending plan and eight Republicans defected in opposition.

The proposal would cut public safety programs, cover only 80 percent of tuition costs through TOPS and steeply slash financing for health care services.

House GOP leaders called it a “responsible budget,” but that support came with a caveat.

They weren’t necessarily championing cuts to TOPS or reductions that health leaders have warned could devastate services. Instead, they were patting themselves on the back for spending only the dollars available and meeting the requirement of crafting a balanced budget.

“We have to live within our means,” said Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry, the Metairie Republican who shepherds the budget through the House.

Even Republicans who voted for the proposal talked of holding their nose while they pushed the button. But they said lawmakers should pass a budget so they can pinpoint gaps they want to fill ahead of a special session.

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“No one likes the budget. But what it’s going to do is identify the areas that we are short so people around the state can see that,” said Rep. Mark Abraham, a Lake Charles Republican.

Democrats who sought to stymie the budget bill called it cruel.

“You vote today to pass this budget bill out and we don’t raise the revenue, you voted for the cuts,” House Democratic leader Robert Johnson, of Marksville, told his colleagues Thursday.

“You voted to shut down hospitals, throw the elderly out of nursing homes, deny the sick treatment and, yes, break that promise to students all across Louisiana that they’re not going to go to school on a TOPS scholarship,” he said.

Henry downplayed the cuts’ impact, describing the overall reduction as about 5 percent of spending: “We’ll never get a perfect budget. Someone will always need more.”

Edwards trashed the proposal and said simply: “The Senate cannot fix this.”

Just how the Senate will handle this budget is unclear.

Senate President John Alario doesn’t like the way the spending plan looks now and supports replacement taxes to fill gaps. The Republican didn’t commit to whether he’ll push to advance the budget during the regular session.

“Whether we will pass the budget, I don’t know,” said Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur, the Ville Platte Democrat who handles the budget in the Senate. “The budget is not acceptable the way it is to anyone.” ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Picture from the past …

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In December 1949, the Oyster Bowl Game, sponsored by the Larose VFW, was played on a muddy field at Golden Meadow High School between Larose High School and Port Sulphur High School. The final score was Larose 18 and Port Sulphur 6. The players were covered in mud, and they were made to wash-off in the bayou before entering Mr. Harris Guidroz’s bus for the return trip to Larose.

Pictured are the Larose High School players, from left to right, top row, Eugene Comeaux, Philip Collins, Jake Guidry, Richard Bourg, Raymond Defelice, Felix Guidroz and Leo Guidroz; bottom row, J.C. Galjour, Elton Leblanc, Wilbert Matherne, Rudy Guidroz and Earl Acosta; absent, Lloyd Orgeron and Ed Fremin.

One hundred years old and still going strong is Ms. Mabel Trosclair Leblanc, who, along with her family, celebrated her 100th birthday on March 12th at a local restaurant.

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Tide 2x Liquid Laundry Detergent 50 Oz., Select Varieties

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$ 99 Kingsford Charcoal 7.7 Lb. Bag

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$ 99

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Oranges

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Louisiana Pride

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$ 99

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6 2 $4 $ 00 2

$ 99 Roast Beef

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Folger’s K-Cup Coffee

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15 Oz. Cans Whole Kernel or Cream Corn, Cut or French Style Green Beans

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Hi Folks … Although we have many specials featured in this ad, we want to remind you that throughout our entire store we also have many other specials that are not listed or advertised here! Just look for these and many other additional items offered in every department. They’re easy to find, just look for the BIG RED “AS ADVERTISED” signs posted throughout the store. Thanks for shopping with us and have a great week! Sam J. Burregi

Tornado From 1-A

Golden Meadow resident Gilbert St. Pierre Jr. was getting coffee for his two daughters at the Sonic Drive-In on La. 3235 when the twister approached.

“It got very windy and when I looked in my mirror it was almost black and debris started flying,” St. Pierre said.

“Then I told the car hop to go inside and get down. Then it just pulled off the roof of the building next to us. I told my kids, ‘Put y’all heads down, it’s a tornado!’ Debris kept flying and you could see the rotation.”

Although the Earth Day tornado caused property damage there were no reports of injuries, said Chris Boudreaux, emergency preparedness director for Lafourche.

“They got a couple of houses with damaged roofs, some of them torn off,” Boudreaux said.

“They had some trailers that were knocked off their blocks. We haven’t done a full assessment of the damage yet, but the fire department did an assessment check for injuries.”

Meteorologists were assessing the strength of the twister, Zeigler said.

Although the main attraction of Moore’s vacation was the Grand Isle Migratory Bird Festival, it was the journey back that he and his family said they would not soon forget.

“It was the most intense cross wind in the middle of the road,” Moore said. “I can’t imagine how it would have been if I were pulling a trailer or boat.

We’ve been through hurricanes before, but this definitely had my attention.”

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 857-2202 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.co m.

Follow him on Twitter@DanVCopp.

Shopping From 1-A

In today’s mobile accessible environment, customers having the option to fill their grocery carts online is not only a time saver for shoppers on the go, but assists those who like to plan their list, in effect, enhancing their shopping experience.

Burregi is thrilled, saying, “You are now able to order from where you are. Whether you are at work and wanting to pick up your order on your way home or if you’re in your pantryyou can order on our website from a desktop or a mobile device.”

Curbside Pickup services are available and there are designated parking spots outside of the store.

There is no minimum on purchases but there is a service fee.

Pick up hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Galliano Food Store is a member of Associated Food Stores (AFS), comprised of independent retailers that come together, to standardize what it means to Live Local. Shop Local.

These stores offer

great quality and variety, amazing fresh selections, and local neighborhood service.

Galliano Food Store is located at 18210 West Main St., Galliano, 985632-7195. Order online at www.gallianofoodstore.com.

Constitution From 1-A

Leger suggested that “whenever you reopen the constitution, you run the risk of sort of reopening any and all issues through the plenary power of the Legislature.”

A set of amendments eliminated an advisory committee that would study the prospects of a constitutional convention to drive down costs and reduce the number of delegates from 132 to 117. Instead of electing a delegate from each House district, the amendments called for three delegates to be elected from each Senate district.

Many representatives expressed their concerns over electing delegates from Senate districts.

Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Jonesboro, referred to the possibility of excluding the rural areas from representation. “If you go by Senate districts,” he said, “then all three of those members could be elected in the largest metropolitan area.”

Rep. Larry Bagley, R-Stonewall, shared McFarland’s misgivings.

“How can we be sure that we’re treated fairly?” he wondered. He said he doesn’t think there’s an answer to that.

Committee Chair Cameron Henry, RMetairie, explained that “we all have the same concerns, so we’re trying to come up with a differ-

ent mapping system that maybe already is in place. But right now we’re going to look at how the state central committee is divided up to see if that is a better distribution of folks.”

Rep. Tony Bacala, RPrairieville, argued that Louisiana has a “horrible business rating” despite having one of the lowest overall tax rates in the country.

He attributed this to the state’s complex tax code. “It doesn’t make sense to have a low rate, but fail miserably in terms of complexity,” he said.

Foil said people have been “telling me for years now they’re not happy with the way things are.”

Bacala said legislators had shown over the last two years that they could not reach a consensus on how to change the tax code. “I think this might be the best opportunity and the most important bill that we address this year,” he concluded.

Louisiana had its last constitutional convention in 1973. The constitution has been amended 189 times since then.

The Appropriations Committee also sent favorably to the House floor a bill by House Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia, that would establish a transparency website to track state government spending and a bill by Foil that would create tax-deferred savings accounts for parents to save for elementary and high school tuitions.

Most states currently offer such options for college savings.

Foil said the bill would allow Louisiana citizens “to take advantage of the federal tax plan, and they can’t take advantage of it unless there is a place to put the money.”

Tickets available now for Kajun Coon all you can eat crawfish event

The Knights of Columbus Council 9000 in Golden Meadow will be holding their 29th Annual Kajun Coon crawfish boil fundraiser at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow on Saturday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m.

Cash prices and door prizes will be given away. (Winners must be present to win.)

The public is invited to enjoy all the boiled crawfish and cold beer you would like, and tickets are only $25 per person.

Ticket sales will be limited to 400 tickets available. Tickets must be purchased by May 7th.

A silent auction and live auction will also add to the fun. Sponsorships are available and are appreciated.

All proceeds will benefit the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus and the K.C. Auxiliary, and 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) 6917768, or call Mike Callais at (985) 6776453.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Congratulations to Tristin McCullough for receiving the Cox Hero Inspirational Award for Grand Isle School. Pictured with Tristin is GIS counselor Stephannie Arabie and Principal Mrs. Templet.

MEN IN PRAYER Men’s Prayer Meeting All Men, All Churches Invited

Saturday, April 28 • 7:30 - 8:30am

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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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale: East 40th Street, boarders the Community Bible Church; 290’x476’ lot; 2 story home; 2 bedroom, 2 bath, extra large living room area with 45x60 storage building/shop; $295,000. By appt. only. 985213-9239. _________________________ Home for sale: Close proximity to restaurants, banks, retail shopping, hardware stores and hotels. Easy access to Hwy 1, Hwy 308 and Hwy 3235. 3 bd, 2 ba with open floor plan. New appliances, gazebo, and pool. Low down payment. Owner financing available. 985-264-6200. _________________________

LAND

Lot for sale: 150x86 located on U-turn at West 48th and West 49th. $25,000. Call Antoinette at 637-7723. _________________________ Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________ Lot For Sale: 80x119 with 10x20 shed; located down Country Village, near Lockport; asking $22,000. Call 985-5328280. _________________________

FOR RENT

Apartment for rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. $600/month plus $500/deposit. No pets. FMI Call 985-665-7621. _________________________ ouse for rent: 2 bedroom /1 bath; utility room; washer/dryer.

Located in North Larose. $800/mo and $800/dep. Sign a 1-year lease. No pets/no smoking. Taking applications. Call 985-856-0017. _________________________ House for rent: 230 East 2nd St, Larose. 2 br, 1 ba. $850/month plus deposit. Central A/C and heating. Lawn care provided. No smoking, no pets.

Completely renovated inside and outside. Easy walk to Larose Park/Civic center. 985632-3984 or 985-696-0825. _________________________

House for rent: LA 1 Cut Off. 3 bed, 1 ba. Good neighborhood.

Call 691-1367 for details. Leave voicemail. _________________________ 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.

Beautiful Apartment for rent: 1 bedroom; 1 bath. 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 call 985-637-8399. _________________________ Apartment for rent: 1 bd, 1 ba.

All brand new appl. Totally redone. $400/mo plus utilities.

Background check and employee records will be required.

Call 985-688-7394. _________________________ House for rent: 2 bd, 1 ba. All appliances, no pets, no smoking. Jefferson Street in Golden Meadow, House 131. $800/mo and $450/damage deposit. Call 985-258-9615, if no answer leave a message. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage sale: Clothes, furniture, toys, lamps and much more.

Saturday, April 28th from 8 a.m.

– till. Early birds welcome on Friday after 5 p.m. 162 West 138th St, Cut Off. _________________________ Garage sale: 185 East 74th Place, April 26 and 27th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Brand new summer clothes, all sizes, sandals, purses, jewelry lots of misc all at ½. Come check us out. Weather permitting. _________________________

FOR SALE BY OWNER 80-ft. Bay Frontage Camp 150-B Bienville Ln. • Grand Isle 4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths with 650-ft. Lighted Pier Very Peaceful

985-688-8836

House For Sale NEW REDUCED PRICE!

235 Chester Lee Street Larose, LA

$275,000

(huge price improvement)

3 beds • 2.5 baths • 2100+ living SF • Custom Pool Alane Savoie, Realtor C: 409.460.4111 O: 985-262-4400

Each office independently owned and operated

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

4/18/18

Large open garage sale starting on Jan. 11th until all gone.

Open from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. on all weekdays. Lots of everything. School clothes; crafts; knick knacks; baby clothes from newborn to 2T - $.50; baby stroller; tubs; jackets; lots more.

363 West 54th Street, Cut Off. _________________________ Estate Sale: Thurs-Saturday.

April 26th to 28th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 310 Seventh Street in Lockport. Furniture, dishes, depression glass, antiques, religious statues, toys, bedding, household items, craft supplies, no clothes. _________________________ Yard sale: Thursday, April 26, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 14987 East Main, Cut Off. Baby items, clothes, shoes, furniture, DVD’S, X-box, Wii games, wii console, collectables, knick knacks. _________________________ Multi-Family Garage sale: Saturday only, April 28th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 199 West 64th Street, Cut Off. Lots of everything, men, women, and kids clothes all sizes, shoes, new stuff, gift set, personal needs.

Tread mill slightly used, stuffed animals, new make-up and perfume, home décor, etc. _________________________ Garage sale: Thursday, April 26th from 8 a.m. – till. 136 West 167th St, Galliano. Hockey game, $15; variety of things very cheap. _________________________

CAMPERS

Camper for sale: 1972 Airstream pull camper; $2,500 OBO. Call Charles at 985-2913581. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions.

Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose.

Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Heather Landry Photography: Looking for 2019 SENIOR REPS to represent Heather Landry Photography for the school year of 2018-2019!

Deadline to apply is April 30, 2018. Only 2 Seniors from each high school will be selected to participate. To apply, please e m a i l hlandryphotog@yahoo.com. _________________________ The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will accept applications for SIX summer roustabout positions. Eligible applicants must be registered college students and must complete a job application.

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 7 during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16829 East Main, Cut Off. FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission Office on May 9. Alternated 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. Applications can be found on the Port website at www.portfourchon.com under News & Events>Employment Opportunities and at the GLPC office. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________________

MLS 125318: This is an income producing property, located at 20962 Hwy 1., Golden Meadow. This property has 12 (+/-) acres, 21-25 camper spots, 10 mobile home spots, house, trailer, and cabin on lot. Plety of potential to add on to grow! $650,000!

Call Greg Plaisance for a showing!

(985)696-0094 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

365 Enterprises is now taking resumes for a full time inventory controller. Benefits include 401K, health insurance, paid vacation and more! Email resume to gisele@365enterprises.com _________________________ Tidewater Dock, INC is now accepting applications for the following positions: Crane operator: Experience with friction cranes, loading oilfield equipment and experience operating a forklift; Mechanic’s Helper: Experienced and mechanically inclined; General Labor: Must have general knowledge of oilfield construction, experience preferred. Must provide own transportation and must be able to pass drug screen and physical. Apply in person at 21549 HWY 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. No phone calls please. _________________________ Hay: Anyone who wants to cut 1,500 by 135 ft. for hay on E. 73rd A Street. Call 985-6966584 or 985-696-9876. _________________________ Golden Lumber: Now hiring delivery driver. Must have valid driver license. Work Mon-Fri and some Saturdays. Apply in person only. Golden Lumber Golden Meadow, no phone calls please. _________________________

has job opportunities for Residential Installation & Repair Technician.

Apply online at E.O.E www.viscom.net __________________________

AC Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered. Must have Towing Endorsement, TWIC Card and be able to pass drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ Immediate opening: Local company is seeking a Class A CDL Driver with X endorsement. Driver will be driving company provided 18-wheeler with vacuum trailer. Company offers Health, life and supplemental insurance, dental, vision, short term disability, and simple IRA. All candidates must pass a physical and drug screen and must be able to work an on call schedule. All resumes should be sent to jec@viscom.net. _________________________ Vu-Doo Lounge: (in front of Days Inn) Bartender needed.

Must be 18 or older to apply. No experience required. No phone calls. Applications can be picked up after 4 p.m. M-T, after 6 p.m.

Friday and Sat. _________________________

LA Carriers LLC is currently Accepting Applications for all

Inland and Offshore Positions Must have a TWIC card!

Apply in person at 752 Industrial Park Road Larose, LA 70373 (985) 693-5858

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ 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

www.thelafourchegazette.com

Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony.

Blessings. _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses.

Metal Buildings. Free Estimates.

No job too large or too small.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs.

Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Mata’s Construction Company LLC: Concrete work: House slabs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, a/c pads, parking lots, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140 or 985-258-6473.

Licensed and insured. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ DreamScapes Lawn and Landscaping Grass cutting, weed eating, hedging, tree trimming and removal, landscaping, flower bed weeding and mulching, pressure washing, ETC. 985-2789533 or 985-278-3831. _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock.

Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-6770474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________

NOTICES

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

Your Tank Cleaning Experts currently accepting applications for

CDL Truck Drivers 7&7 work schedule *CDL License required * M/V Records check * TWIC card required

Benefits include 401K, Health, Dental, Life, VIsion and Disability Insurance.

Apply in Person at Fourchon Office 164 Dudley Bernard Road Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907 E.O.E. M/F/H/V

OBITUARIES

IVY LASSEIGNE

Ivy J. Lasseigne, Sr., 84, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on April 21, 2018.

A visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Monday, April 23, from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 24, from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with procession to St. Joseph Catholic Church for Mass that began at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Cheramie Cemetery.

Mr. Ivy is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Griffin Lasseigne; children, Ivy Lasseigne, Jr. (Vicki), Darla LeBlanc (Garon Sr.), and Bud Lasseigne (Tamy); 9 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; sister, Merna Blanchard; brothers, Arsen Lasseigne, Jr., Norby Lasseigne, and Johnny Lasseigne, Sr; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lasseigne was preceded in death by parents, Arsen Lasseigne Sr and Sisca Ledet Lasseigne; brothers, Alex Lasseigne, Sr., Nolan Lasseigne, Sr., Wilbert Lasseigne; and sisters, Augustine Martin and Gloria Lasseigne.

Mr. Ivy was a die-hard Saint and LSU fan, an avid deer hunter, and loved his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. _________________

RONALD KILGEN

Dr. Ronald H. Kilgen, Ph.D., 73, a native of Cut Off, LA and resident of Raceland, LA passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held in his honor on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Landry’s Funeral Home, Thibodaux, LA from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Interment will be at a later date at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cut Off, LA. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Marilyn B. Kilgen, Ph.D.; son, Brian H. Kilgen and companion, Debbie Hughes; daughters, Rachael Bernice Kilgen, and Jessica K. Cassel and husband, Hoyt Cassel, Jr.; brother, Kirk Kilgen; sisters, Barbara Chaisson and Kathleen Kilgen; grandchildren, Heidi Kilgen, Brittany Kilgen, Victoria Kilgen, Skylar Kilgen, Jackson Cassel, and Johnny Cassel; step-grandchildren, Angelic Falgout, Justin Breaux, Dixie Stevens, Ashley Lopez, and Amy Hughes; greatgrandchild, Janiyah Crear; and step-great-grandchildren, Zayle Falgout and Meekel Stevens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry B. Kilgen and Evida D. Kilgen.

He was a professor at Nicholls State University for 20 years and touched the lives of many students. He was also the owner of Kilgen Environmental Services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made payable to the Nicholls Foundation, P.O. Box 2074, Thibodaux, LA 70310. Please note for the Dr. Ron Kilgen Memorial Fund in the memo part of the check.

Online condolences can be given at www.landrysfuneralhome.com Landry’s Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ___________________

OBITUARIES

BETTY ESCALANTE

Betty Lou Fournier Escalante, 83 years old, of Raceland, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Escalante. She is survived by her children, Carmelita Noyola (Ramon), Consuelo Madere (Michael), Enrique Escalante (Tracey), Teresita McNabb (Timothy), Armondo Escalante (Holly), and Maria Bovill (Shawn).

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Damaso, Isabella and Carolina Noyola; Dustin, Taylor, Alejandro and Mia (deceased) Escalante; Nikolas and Felicia Melancon; Raven McNabb; Rosa, Chelbie, Cheyenne, Jesse and Holland Escalante; and one great grandchild, Brooke Escalante.)

Betty was born and raised in Raceland, Louisiana where she was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. She lived most of her life in Raceland until two years ago, when she moved to Terrebonne Place Assisted Living in Houma, Louisiana.

She was an avid reader, loved to crochet, play Bingo and pray the rosary. Her life’s work revolved around raising her family. She will be missed and fondly remembered by family and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, Louisiana on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Visitation for family and friends will start at 10 a.m. with the memorial mass at 11 a.m. ____________________

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EARLINE DUET

Earline “Gerline, Annie” Williams Duet, 92, born in Golden Meadow on Janury 9, 1926 and passed away in New Orleans on April 21, 2018. A visitation will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow on April 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. until service time. A Rosary will be said at 9:15 a.m. and Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following in the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Earline is survived by her daughters, Paula and VJ Morgan of Golden Meadow and Karen and Mike Samples of Durant, MS.; 4 grandchildren, Curtis Morgan and companion Liz Duet of Golden Meadow, Ian Schouest and companion Alyce Danos of Galliano, Aimee Morgan Nunnally and husband Clay of Houma, and Lee Samples of New Orleans; 3 great grandchildren, Parker Nunnally and Peyton Nunnally of Houma, and Shae Schouest of Kenner; brother, Linsey Williams of Golden Meadow; and sister-inlaw, Amie Belle Duet of Cut Off. Mrs. Duet was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Duet; parents, Walter “Doucet” and Genesta Collins Williams; sister, Priscilla Williams Bouzigard and husband Maurice, brother Herman Williams, Sr and wife Mary Ann; brother -inlaw, Louis Duet, Sr; and sistersin-law, Rena Duet Neck, Mabel Duet Melancon, and Ethel Sandras Williams.

Annie belonged to the Ladies of LaSalette Altar Society and Our Lady of LaSalette KayCee Auxiliary at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, where she also served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a choir member. She also belonged to the Golden Meadow Volunteers for Family and Community (Homemakers Club).

She was a loving wife, mother grandmother and greatgrandmother. She loved feeding as many people as she could, whether it was family, friend, or stranger. She will be truly missed by all.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

Louisiana payrolls jump in March as jobless rate ticks down

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s labor market showed signs of strengthening in March as employer payrolls increased sharply and unemployment ticked down.

The jobless rate fell to 4.4 percent in March from 4.6 percent in February, as more people entered the labor force and more found jobs.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate was 5.6 percent a year ago.

About 95,000 Louisianans were jobless, the same as in February.

The separate employer payroll survey — many economists’ top labor market indicator — rose by 7,000 to 1.99 million in Louisiana from February to March.

That’s the biggest gain in years, pushing payrolls about 12,000 above year-ago levels.

March’s U.S. unem-

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.

APRIL 19, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Richanna Greene, 30, Golden Meadow. Improper supervision of minor by parent/legal custodian.

Regina Lecompte, 36, Houma. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

David Nelson Jr., 20, Galliano. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

Dale Oliver, 25, Bourg.

Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Annettte Raley, 51, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Trenity Tillman, 20, Raceland. Fugitive.

Brandy Vedros, Des Allemands.

Issuing worthless checks.

Barbara Bruce, 35, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery.

Lockport Police Department Jared Falgout, 36, Lockport. Desecration of graves.

APRIL 20, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Travis Angelle, 47, Golden Meadow. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation; simple battery; enter/remain after being forbidden.

Joey Domangue, 30, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Jordan Foret, 29, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole; contempt of court.

Kiwan Hester, 29, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

Al Poindexter, 39, Raceland. Enter remain after being forbidden; theft by shoplifting.

Gary Fanguy, 56, Thibodaux. D.W.I 2nd offense.

Christopher Gregoire, 18, Houma. Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession with intent to distrib-

ployment rate stayed at 4.1 percent for the third month, below last year’s 4.5 percent.

The U.S. Labor Department released figures Friday, adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes. ___

‘NCIS: New Orleans’ returns for season 5; series generated nearly $300 million in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — The hit prime-time series NCIS: New Orleans has been renewed for a fifth season, extending for another year the substantial economic investment in Louisiana by CBS Television Studios.

The show’s production maintains a yearround presence in Louisiana and supports hundreds of jobs, with an estimated Louisiana payroll of $51.9 million and total estimated Louisiana spending of $78.1 million for Season 4.

With a fifth season, NCIS: New Orleans becomes the longest-running scripted, episodic TV series to film in Louisiana since the state’s entertainment incentive program was launched in 2002. ute marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; aggravated flight from an officer; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; driver must be licensed; headlamps for motor vehicles and motorcycles.

Louisiana State Police Blain Verdin, 19, Bourg.

Maximum speed limit; purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverages; no seat belt; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; contributing to a delinquency of a juvenile; possession of marijuana 1st offense; aggravated flight from an officer.

APRIL 21, 2018 Louisiana State Police Brittney Elliott, 29, Larose.

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; violation of stop sign.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Charleston Hogan, 27, Raceland. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon.

Daune Pierre Jr., 24, Paradis. Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; no seat belt; possession of marijunana 1st offense.

APRIL 22, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Leroy Allen, 34, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Bryan Bonvillain, 27, Bourg. Violation of probation/parole.

William Hebert Sr., 61, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Rennard Meade, 27, Raceland. Flight from an officer; contempt of court (2 CTS); resisting an officer.

Angie Terrebonne, 28, Larose.

Violation of probation/parole.

Tricia Vicknair, 34, Lockport. Theft by shoplifting.

Louisiana State Police Hannah Carlos, 23, Houma. Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; D.W.I 1st offense; turning movements and required signals.

Golden Meadow Police Department Rebel Hebert, 50, Lockport. Contempt of court.

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The series has accounted for Louisiana payroll of $139.9 million and total Louisiana spending of $290.7 million since its inception, based on final, audited totals for the pilot and first two seasons and estimated totals awaiting final certification for the third and fourth seasons. ___

Average price of US gas jumps 9 cents, to $2.83 a gallon

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 9 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $2.83.

Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that the jump was driven primarily by rising crude oil costs.

The current gas price is 37 cents above where it was a year ago.

The highest average price in the contiguous 48 states was $3.68 in the San Francisco Bay area. The lowest was $2.45 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The average price for diesel fuel rose six cents, to $3.10.

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Texas gains 8 rigs as US rig count rises to 1,013

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HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by five this week to 1,013.

At this time a year ago there were 857 active rigs.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 820 rigs drilled for oil this week and 192 for gas. One was listed as miscellaneous.

Among major oiland gas-producing states, Texas added eight rigs while Louisiana and New Mexico each added one.

Colorado and North Dakota each declined by two rigs while Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania dropped one apiece.

Alaska, Arkansas, California, Kansas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming were unchanged.

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981.

It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDADAY, APRIL 10, 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 led with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS – Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker: Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Council Members Ray Santiny and Mona Santiny Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as presented.

Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the agenda as amended.

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the March 27, 2017 town meeting as written.

A Hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the regular town meeting of April 24, 2018 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance amending the Town of Grand Isle Operating Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the following line totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, as more fully set forth in the attached documents.

FUND REVENUES EXPENDITURES $6,807,322 $6,944,755 GENERAL FUND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 878,403 911,038 UTILITY FUND 1,141,800 1,106,255 The following resolution was introduced and will be considered for adoption at the regular town meeting of May 22, 2018: RESOLUTION NO. ____ BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2018 property subject to taxation by the Town of Grand Isle: MILLAGE General Alimony__________________________________6.810 mills Water and Gas System__________________ 11.87 mills

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2018, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.

The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: NAYS: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of March 28 thru April 9, 2018 there were 10 arrest, 47 traffic stops, 26 traffic citations issue; a total of 111 calls; traffic fines $3,26.40; MISD payments $1,806.00 for a total of $5,072.40: Miscl and Traffic starting July 1, 2017 totaled $359,872.97.

Council Member Bladsacker asked the Chief about complaints on LA 1. Chief Landry replied he had been getting many complaints and that a list was never placed on the western end of the Island for the crossover complaints. He would like to know so his patrolmen can know where they are.

Council Member Barthelemy asked for more police awareness at the upcoming Blessing of the Fleet.

Joseph Chauvin with GIS Engineering reported on the town projects: 1. Sand dune planting ends at the end of April. 2. FEMA Town Hall repairs Contractors are asking for 120 days to complete the job. Looking at ending the bid date. Trying to push bid opening to the 24th of April. Hopefully there will be enough money to remove the tower before it falls. He asked for removal of Police Department Jail House from the FEMA project. The Council approved the request. All FEMA reimbursements were locked out of the system on 4/5/18 for Hurricane Nate. Paperwork was delivered by hard copy for the project.

A Joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve National Corrosion Service, Inc. to update the Town’s Natural Gas Distribution System Integrity Management Plan.

An application for senior citizens reduced gas and sanitation rates for Amelia Guilbeau was denied.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve the benefits eligibility of town employee Dylan LeBlanc as of March 14, 2018.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve the beer and liquor license of the Island Dollar Hardware Store.

Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., requests/reports: 1. Reported that the EMS service has a problem finding emergency location because of the lack of house numbers. He suggested that citations should be issued to anyone not posting their house number. It was decided that Chief Landry would issue letters to anyone without numbers and Mr. Richoux would red tag the location. He then asked why Chris Hernandez did not go to mosquito school.

Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Complained about dumpsters overflowing after the Easter weekend especially at the Bridgeside. He requested another dumpster on the west end. 2. Ask for Entergy 21 be sent grass cutting letters. 3. Thanked Jefferson Parish for their assistance for their assistance with the Blessing of the Fleet. 4 Received the donation for the Summer Little League Baseball Program from the Grand Isle School.

Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Reported that the ditch at the Post Office goes nowhere and asked what can be done. 2.

Reported a blockage in the culvert on Wolfpack Lane. 3. Asked if the appraisal of the FEMA property on Medical Lane was done. 4. Asked why the Town projects have not been completed and why they have been lingering.

5. Reported trees by her house needed trimming – approved on a motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Reminded everyone of Coastal Day in Baton Rouge. 2. Talked about the beach and Elmer’s Island using golf carts and CPRA saying “No”. 3. Asked for a meeting with Senator Alario, CPRA, Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries to discuss allowing golf carts on Elmer’s Island. 4. Met with Jefferson Parish School System Representative to discuss plans for the Trojan Pavilion. 5. Thanked everyone at the Town Hall and the Town Council for their support.

ATTESTED: David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 4-25-18

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION March 14, 2018

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345.

President P. Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll.

ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet Rodney Gisclair, Curtis Pierce, Larry Griffin, John Melancon, Jr., and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: Jimmy Guidry Upon motion by Griffin second

by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for February 7, 2018 regular meeting and February 21, 2018 special meeting.

Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Larry Picciola reported Sealevel Construction has completed GLF625 Site Improvements and submitted the clear lien certificate which is later for approval. Executive Director Chiasson questioned the cost, which Davie Breaux responded $879,613.

Engineer Larry Picciola reported Sealevel Construction is installing tie rods and lightweight aggregate for Slip C 939’ West Bulkhead project.

The current completion date is April 22nd. He reported the contracts are being signed by Magnolia Dredge for Slip C 939’ West Dredge. We are in the process of scheduling the preconstruction meeting to begin once Sealevel is finished with the bulkhead project. Engineer Joe Picciola reported Sealevel Construction is driving piles, steel sheets, and coating sheets for Slip C 1671’ East Bulkhead. They are on schedule having completed 16 out of the 26 deadman and installed 740 feet of sheets. Engineer John Plaisance reported Crosby Dredging continues to dredge and place spoil in the mitigation area for Mitigation Dredge of Slip D. They should be complete in the pond area in the next week or so and move to Flotation Canal. Chiasson questioned if levees are in place, which Breaux replied yes.

Airport Projects - R. Osborne reported in February the aircraft operations were 2085 with 8827 passengers and 6620 vehicles.

Regarding the Taxiway Lighting and Runway LED upgrades, Sun Industries continues to pour concrete forms. Gaudet questioned the end date, which Osborne replied before summer but there are rain and freeze days that will be included.

Other Projects – Chiasson reported GIS Engineering continues to work on the Section 203 Feasibility Study. He stated there were some minor delays due to the questions from resource agencies which is good to have these questions answered now to prevent delays during the public commenting period. We are still on track for the full packet submittal in June/July 2018. Engineer Joe Picciola reported the Parish approved the right of way agreements with the Port and Water District for the LA 308 Airport Access Improvements. Once these are recorded, we will forward to EDA and proceed with bidding the project. Engineer Joe Picciola reported Tidewater Dock has removed the south side approach of the Fourchon Bridge.

They are now removing the piles and the piles for the fendering system.

Next, they will start removing the center span. Chiasson stated both the LA 308 Airport Access and the Fourchon Bridge Removal are both Parish projects which we continue to monitor the progress. Engineer Larry Picciola reported Magnolia Dredge is scheduled to complete the LA 1 Phase 2 Leeville Mitigation Dredge by next week. We are in the process of scheduling a final inspection meeting with the contractor, DNR, the Port, and the landowner to repair any damages. Melancon questioned if the meeting would apply to completion time, which Picciola replied the time stops once construction is complete.

Update from the LA 1 Coalition – Henri Boulet reported Segment E of the LA 1 Project is on track for official construction by James Construction Group starting May 26th, with the contractor having 422 working days to complete the build-out.

James Construction Group is expecting to work on the 390-foot northern extension first, then the

widening of the existing bridge after.

The Coalition continues to work with supporters toward securing additional funds that would be needed to complete the project to Golden Meadow. The update on LA 1 traffic counts are as follows: 1) Traffic increased 3.85% over last year in February, and there has been 3 increases in traffic over the last five months. 2) Revenue increased 41.09% over last year in February, and we have seen 5 increases in revenue over the last six months.

The 41% increase in February is a huge spike and is due to increased large truck traffic. 3) 72% of our traffic is currently 2-Axle Vehicles, with the remainder of the traffic accounting for 28% of the traffic. The total traffic count for the month of February was 76,723 vehicles, with a daily average of 2,740 vehicles.

Update from Tim Osborn with NOAA – Osborn reported on lessons learned during the 2017 hurricane season. He started off by showing a photo of the Paragon drill ship that broke loose of its mooring, sank a tugboat, and blocked off the Corpus Christi’s ship channel entrance to the Gulf of Mexico during Hurricane Harvey. The 2017 tropical season was the 2nd busiest hurricane season with 4 landfalls of major hurricanes.

The 2005 season with Hurricane Katrina is still the busiest on record.

However, the most damaging hurricane season is 2017, with over $300 billion of damages. Population wise people are moving to the coast. The fastest growing state in America is Texas with the second being Florida.

He stated Florida has 1,000 new residents daily and the majority of all gasoline is delivered by ships that come from LA and TX. Over 26 million gallons of gasoline is burned on average each day in Florida. The connection is that it is very important and critical for the recovery of Florida to the country. He then explained in detail Hurricane Irma’s path through Florida with sustained winds of 185 mph and over 70,000 square miles of Florida was under tropical storm force winds at one time or another.

NOAA monitors the Gulf of Mexico every day and we are just a phone call away. The Port is welcomed to tour or attend seminars at the National Hurricane Center in Miami or Tallahassee. We also have the center in Slidell to learn about weather forecast.

Osborn then explained in detail Hurricane Harvey’s path through Texas the rainfall triggered flooding event in Houston. By the end of the event, Hurricane Harvey broke a 50year old record by 10 inches with a total of 61 inches of rainfall in Houston. It was all flood damage with no wind damage and the residents were not in a flood zone so no one had flood insurance. The record shows 70% of the cost of all damages were uninsured. He encouraged everyone to send in the $350 to FEMA for flood insurance even if you are not in a flood zone area. The Command Center in Houston went from trying to open the Port and channel to search and rescue and coordinating with other agencies like what the Port did during the BP Oil Spill. Personnel from all essential agencies are in one place. He then reported on the vulnerability of storms, damages, debris, winds, surges, tornados, and knowing when to evacuate.

Everyone along the gulf coast has the same goal after a storm which is to get on that boat, get that boat to the dock, and get the economy back up again. There is no storm season that has not driven home the importance of Fourchon, LOOP, and the export of crude oil, energy and LNG. Osborn then reported on the new electronic navigation equipment. He stated after storms buoys and other aids to navigation are gone. USCG through the AIS system place virtual buoys to identify channels as well as debris or sunken vessels. Besides the Harbor Police and USCG, a NOAA survey crew is also deployed after storms to survey the channels and waterways. NOAA is now working with all ports to purchase these mobile transportable survey units to have onsite and ready to install in any vessel rather than them transporting a crew and vessel during a disaster. Chiasson thanked Osborn and acknowledged that NOAA is always here with us for storms.

The floor was then opened for public comment. Kristine Russell announced her candidacy for Lafourche Parish District Attorney.

Early voting started March 10th with election day March 24th.

Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met February 21st in

Fourchon present was P. Gisclair, Griffin, Melancon, and Cheramie.

They also met March 12th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Wisner Intrusive Access Agreement for Fourchon Island.

Upon motion by Pierce second

by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the advertisement for summer employment to hire 6 roustabout workers.

Upon motion by Gaudet second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Falcon Global, LLC for a Short-Term Mooring Agreement in Flotation Canal for staging 2 liftboats.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Amendment to BJ Service/Baker Hughes lease GLF403 to correct the property layout and company name.

Upon motion by Griffin second

by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from OMNI Energy Services to sublease a portion of site GLF625 to Heritage Environmental Services, LLC. Upon motion by R. Gisclair second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from American Integration Contractors to terminate the additional office space at the Port Complex.

Upon motion by Griffin second

by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Amendment to the hay lease at the S.L. Industrial Park to extend the term.

Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met February 21st in Fourchon present was Cheramie, Griffin, Pierce, and P. Gisclair. They also met March 12th in Cut Off with all present.

Chairman Cheramie presented for the board’s review the permit from Bollinger Fourchon, LLC. Construction & Development Committee - The committee met February 21st in Fourchon present was Bruce, Griffin, P. Gisclair, and R. Gisclair. They also met March 12th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by Pierce second

by Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the Clear Lien Certificate from Sealevel Construction for GLF625 Site Improvements project.

Finance Committee - The committee met February 21st in Fourchon present was Melancon, Guidry, Gaudet, and P. Gisclair. They also met March 12th in Cut Off with Guidry absent.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the payment of February 2018 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which total $3,191,662.71.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the LaPorte CPA Audit Engagement Agreement and AgreedUpon Procedures Agreement.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from Chett Chiasson and up to 3 Commissioners TBD to attend the Gulf Ports Association of the Americas in Texas May 2nd – 4th; and Chett Chiasson and Joni Tuck to attend the Offshore Technology Conference in Texas April 30th – May 3rd.

Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:32AM. ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary

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Animal Health Information Clinic

Lafourche Animal Hospital will be vaccinating animals at the following locations on the dates and times listed: ~ Saturday, April 28, 2018 ~

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 5, 2018 ~

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 RABIES VACCINATION: $12.00 PER ANIMAL INCLUDING TAG. CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ACCEPTED. Full set of vaccinations $50.

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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