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By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

The final legislative pre-filing date for state House and Senate bills was Friday, about a week before the Legislature is set to convene for the 2019 session. Local lawmakers have been discussing their plans for the final year of their current term and filing proposed legislation. Rep. Beryl Amedée, R-Houma, has prefilled House Bill 235 to expand the state law for justifiable use of force or violence to specifically include places of worship. The bill would extend the same provisions for justifiable force that currently exist for private homes, businesses and vehicles. If See Bills Page 3-A

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Lockport’s Main Street Market, an arts and crafts fair, will take place this Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Bayouside Park in Lockport. Sponsored by the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum, the market features crafters, painters, artisans, paintings, clothing, jewelry, pottery, lawn ornaments, purses, woodcrafts, and a variety of other novelty items. The museum will also sell food and drinks. Pictured are shoppers checking out a vendor’s booth at the Lockport American Legion Spring Craft Show held Saturday inside the Legion home.

ACS and South Lafourche lead the fight for a world without cancer through Relay for Life

for Life is benefiting those in our community who are affected by cancer. As a cancer survivor, it is important to me to volunteer for ACS so that others may survive as well.” The American Cancer Society is the cause fighting cancer on every front; standing shoulder to shoulder with cancer patients and those supporting them. Last year, 2.7 million participants in the U.S. raised more than $279 million at more than 3,500 events to help beat their biggest rival. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society attack cancer in dozens of ways, each of them critical to achieving a world without cancer – from developing breakthrough therapies to building supportive communities, from providing empowering resources to deploying activists to raise awareness. Local cancer survivor and team captain, Connie Curole, understands first-hand how vital these services are. Survivors take their lap at last year’s Relay For Life. See Relay Page 3-A Larose, LA – On April 6th, 1000 participants will join together at the annual Relay for Life of South Lafourche at the Larose Regional Park Pavilion, located at 307 East 5th Street, to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. The event starts at noon and will run until 10 p.m. ending with a wrap up, report of monies raised and “Midnight Madness.” Christy Chabert, part of the event leadership team, says, “It’s wonderful knowing that the money we raise at Relay

A Cut Off man who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a youth baseball league was arrested. Blaine Curole, 40, turned himself in Monday, April 1 following an invesBlaine Curole tigation into the matter. Curole had served as president of the Larose-Cut Off Baseball League from 2015 until 2017. During that time, Curole had opened a bank account for the league at a local bank branch, and he was reportedly the only person with access to the account. In December 2017, Curole turned over financial records to the board of directors. The board found several discrepancies including over $16,000 in debit card charges at various stores, restaurants, and gas stations, which was not the intended use of the account funds. See Charges Page 3-A

Boudreaux announces candidacy to State Rep., District 54 seat

Hello, my name is Ernest Boudreaux and I am pleased and honored to announce my candidacy for Louisiana State Representative, District 54. Ernest Boudreaux Born and raised in Lafourche Parish, I attended Nicholls State University where I studied and earned a degree in criminal justice. I served my community for 20 plus years, beginning my career in law enforcement as a patrolman. I was later elected Chief of Police of Lockport for four consecutive terms. I have spent countless hours serving my community in multiple capacities. I served as vice president of the Southeast Association of Police Chiefs. I am a member of the Association of Professional Investigators and received an award of merit from PresSee Boudreaux Page 3-A

A grand opening-ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday March 29, at Melaco Sisters Hardware and Supplies. Owners Lauren Melancon and Vanessa Pierce did the ribbon cutting honors surrounded by family, friends, employees, and Lafourche Chamber members and public officials. Fr. Greg of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Cut Off, did the blessing. Melaco Sisters, located at 16230 Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off, provides over 67,000 products for your home improvement projects, lawn and garden ideas, and home décor needs. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 985-325-7077.

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CCC preparing for Spring arrivals

The Catholic Community Center is offering all Dollar+ Room clothing at 50% off. On Friday, April 5th, the Center will be closed for season change over. Starting Monday, April 8th, spring and summer clothing will be available at regular prices. Store hours of operation are Mondays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. __________________

First Baptist of GM hosting blood drive

First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow, along with Ochsner Blood Bank, will be hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, April 6th, from 12noon to 4 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 187 Oakridge Dr., Golden Meadow. To sign up online v i s i t goldenmeadow.ochsnerb loodbank.org or contact Thomas Cheramie at (985) 278-8007. Donors receive a tshirt, drinks, snacks and feeling great for saving lives! Ten dollars, contributed for every donation, will help fund the church’s Youth Group. _________________

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RAD classes scheduled for this month in Raceland

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on April 15, 16, and 17, at the LPSO Range Facility, located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9 p.m. each day. Participants must attend all three days. Course instruction will be provided by certified R.A.D. instructors from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. The cost of the course is $10 to cover the cost of course materials. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required. You can register o n l i n e here: www.LPSO.net/RA Dsignup. Please send payment by mail, along with your name, address, and phone number to Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Captain Lafate Day, 1300 Lynn Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Please make checks payable to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. The deadline to register for the class is Friday, April 12, at 11 a.m.

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LCC accepting applications for summer jobs

Larose Civic Center is now accepting applications for the following positions for the summer: lifeguard, pool manager, summer camp junior counselor, and summer camp senior counselor. Applications may be picked up at the Larose Civic Center Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or at www.bayoucivicclub.org. Applications accepted through Thursday, April 4. Call the Civic Center for more information, 693-7355. __________________

Hope Lodge offers help to cancer patients and caregivers

Hope Lodge is a charitable project run by the American Cancer Society offering cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when they are being treated in another city away from home. The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Network includes more than thirty locations throughout the United States. Not having to worry about where to stay or how to pay for lodging allows guests to focus on getting well. For details call 800-227-2345. __________________

SL Relay for Life set for April 6

The South Lafourche Relay for Life will be held April 6 from noon to 10 p.m. at the Larose Regional Park Pavilion. Free parking and admission including kid’s events, live music from local bands who have donated their time including The Vibe, former members of Catharsis, Liquid Gravity, Paggy Prine and Southern Soul and the LCO Middle School Bulldog band! Great food will be sold along with many raffle chances, fun games and demonstrations. Survivors, caregivers and the public all are welcomed. _________________

Lenten lunches continue to be served

Parishioners of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church will once again serve a meal on Fridays in Lent beginning on Friday, March 8 in the LaSalette Center. The center is located next to the church on LA 1. Lunch on April 12 will consist of shrimp gumbo, rice, potato salad and crackers. Jambalaya and fried seafood will be served on April 5. All meals will be served for a donation of $7. Soft drinks and desserts will be available at an additional cost. Dine-ins and takeouts will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds from this activity will benefit Our Lady Helps Ministry which was formed to help parishioners with emergency needs. Deliveries may be made to certain areas. To place an order on Friday morning, please call the LaSalette Center at 4755886 by 9:00 a.m.

Analysis: Non-budget controversies loom in Louisiana session By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

B A T O N ROUGE, La. (AP) — After 10 legislative sessions across three years, you’d think Louisiana lawmakers might be running out of ideas, or at least the stamina to push contentious measures. Instead, they’ve clearly had time to rest up and get ready for a new round of bickering. Despite limits on bill introductions and being in the middle of an election year, Louisiana lawmakers are proposing measures sure to spark controversy when the legislative session begins next week. Most attention has centered on the latest budget strife between Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and the House Republican leadership. But prickly debates also loom on tax policy, the death penalty, the homestead exemption, sales tax collection, the minimum wage, felon rights, voter registration, and more. Lawmakers will cram the topics into two months, from April 8 until June 6. This short, mainly fiscal session has constitutional limits. Legislators can file any number of bills dealing with the budget and taxes. But they can only file five proposals of statewide impact on issues beyond those items clearly spelled out on the financial list. Though the governor and majority-GOP Legislature reached a hard-fought, seven-year tax deal after four legislative sessions last year, some lawmakers want to tinker with those plans. Some want to bring back suspended sales tax holidays, others want to eliminate or lessen taxes and some want to tweak tax breaks. A few lawmakers have more sweeping tax changes in mind. Most any tax measures seem likely to face a rough road to passage from lawmakers who hoped to put tax battles behind them for election year. Beyond taxes, lawmakers have filed pro-

posals to change the legal smoking age from 18 to 21, to loosen restrictions on wine shipments directly to consumers, to lessen penalties for marijuana possession and to allow automatic voter registration when a person gets a driver’s license. Edwards and his allies again will try to raise Louisiana’s minimum wage, despite three years of defeat. Lawmakers will consider whether to legalize the production and sale of industrial hemp in Louisiana. Republican Sen. Danny Martiny of Kenner is proposing five years of pay raises for state judges. Republican Rep. Lance Harris of Alexandria wants to widen the definition for the student physical activity required in public schools to include movement in marching band or music class. Republican Rep. Valarie Hodges of Denham Springs wants to allow public entities to reject the lowest bid for a spending project if that bidder engages in boycotts against Israel. Democratic Sen. Francis Thompson of Delhi wants to limit what can be labeled as milk in Louisiana, so that products such as soy milk and almond milk couldn’t be packaged as milks anymore. Democratic Rep. Walt Leger of New Orleans is proposing the governor and lieutenant governor run together on a joint ticket. Democratic Rep. Dorothy Sue Hill of Dry Creek wants the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to shield from public view information involving the stocking and breeding of alligators. Republican Sen. Dan Claitor of Baton Rouge and Democratic Rep. Terry Landry of New Iberia are again proposing to end Louisiana’s use of the death penalty, while Republican Rep. Nicholas Muscarello of Hammond is trying to restart lethal injections in Louisiana.

Muscarello is proposing to make secret any information about the person or company that manufactures, supplies, or transports drugs for an execution. The corrections department has said it’s had difficulty obtaining lethal injection drugs because companies don’t want their products associated with executions. Another effort to enact statewide regulations governing ridehailing services such as Uber and Lyft is planned, pushed by lawmakers who say that’s the only way to get the services in more communities. After lawmakers granted more convicted felons their voting rights, Baton Rouge Democratic Rep. Ted James wants felons who haven’t been in prison for five years to be eligible for jury service. Other Democrats are pushing for Louisiana to become the latest state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, outlawing discrimination on the basis of gender. Competing proposals have been filed to prohibit health insurers from discriminating based on a person’s preexisting conditions, an effort to enact a state law in case the federal health overhaul is dismantled by federal judges. The short session is long on ideas. ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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There were also checks cashed for $3,600 with no explanation. The board met with Curole in January 2018 and disclosed their findings. Curole admitted to using the account funds for personal use and requested the board give him the total amount he owed and time to pay it back. The board granted Curole’s request, asking him to repay the funds, but Curole did not comply. At that point, the board contacted the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office to pursue charges. As part of the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the league bank account. Investigators found nearly $40,000 in discrepancies with the account during the time Curole had access to it. In March 2019, detectives made contact with Curole in an effort to speak to him about the charges and requested he bring in any receipts to validate the charges. After several days wherein Curole made no attempt to contact or meet with detectives, a warrant was obtained for his arrest.

On Monday, April 1, Curole turned himself in at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was booked on the warrant for one count of Felony Theft. He was subsequently released after posting $10,000 bail.

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ident George W. Bush, Sr. for a “Drug Free America”. I received a Hometown Leadership Award for being a proven leader and in 2015 was recognized as a Hometown Hero for my dedication to my community. The primary issues of my campaign will be focusing on restoring and protecting our coast due to the loss faced by coastal erosion. I will work at protecting, maintaining and further developing the seafood industry of South Louisiana. I hope to improve the overall infrastructure deficits faced in Louisiana. I also plan on advocating for a better educational system that lessons the burden on teachers yet improves the overall classroom and learning experience

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for the youth and leaders of tomorrow. The state of Louisiana holds grades of C, D and D- in nearly all facets of infrastructure and is in need of attention. immediate From the coasts, levees, ports and bridges, Louisiana is in need of federal assistance to match and improve the efforts already underway. Before we can demand that assistance, we need to focus on reevaluating our priorities within the state and its spending habits. Education in Louisiana is failing and we need to invest in our children. This is of the upmost importance. Teachers cannot be left to fend for themselves in the classrooms. I intend to fight for, not only our teachers, but support staff as well. The future of Louisiana lies in the classroom and the quality of education received by all students. I want the residents of District 54 to understand that I am not running to make friends in Baton Rouge. I am running to get a job done. I intend to work and collaborate with the three municipalities as well as all other agencies with a similar goal in mind. I plan on going to every door that I can, make every function, and just meet with as many people in my district so that I can not only answer their questions, but listen to their concerns. I want to work with the residents of our community on improving the overall economy for Louisiana residents. I can be reached by phone at 985-209-0007, or email at boudreaux1800@att.net, if you would like information on my campaign intentions or if you would like to volunteer your time to support my candidacy. The primary election is Oct. 12, 2019. Thank you for your time and I hope I can count on your vote and support.

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“Seeing the great services at Hope Lodge, being able to call the toll-free number for advice, services and support and having the opportunity to attend community events like Relay and Cancer Camp helped me to know that I wasn’t fighting alone,” said Curole. Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Washington in 1985, the Relay for Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change. Symbolizing the battle waged around the clock by those facing cancer, the event can last up to 24 hours and empowers communities to take a stand against cancer. In addition to the support of the community, Relay for Life of South Lafourche is also supported by many local businesses and organizations. This year’s top sponsors include Crosby Tugs, Lady of the Sea, Vision/ Eatel Communications, Kent Bouvier, Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Galjour Oil, White Alligator Racing, The Broadway, Pioneer Productions, Capital

One Bank, Savoie’s Alligator Farm, Galliano Krewe of Athena, Chabert Insurance Agency, Gray Services, Rajun’ Cajun Radio, Pizza Hut, Joe’s Septic Contractors and Artisan Pyrotechnics. Bring your chair and spend the day! Survivors, caregivers, community leaders and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend this great event. Free parking and free admission highlight this meaningful community event. Amazing Cajun food, raffles, games, children’s activities including a petting zoo and face painting will be available at this event. Bands donating their time to this event include members of The Vibe, former members of Catharsis, Liquid Gravity, Paggy Prine and Southern Soul and sound and production by Tod Terrebonne of Loud and Clear Productions. The local girl scouts and the LCO Middle School Band will perform opening ceremonies at noon and the day will commence with a full schedule of activities. All are invited to attend this celebration and survivors are reminded to register when they arrive at the event. Together, we can beat our biggest rival. Join or donate to the Relay for Life of South Lafourche. Visit RelayForLife.org or call 985677-1677. For additional mission information, support or help call 1-800-227-2345.

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firearms are used in defense of a place of worship, the bill stipulates that it shall only apply “if the person lawfully possessed the firearm under state and federal law.” Rep. Tanner Magee, R-Houma, is sponsoring a bill that will delay enactment of a 2017 law that reformed financial penalties imposed on criminal offenders. In 2017, Magee’s bill to allow for the courts to reduce, waive or initiate payment plans on fines for offenders who cannot afford payments was signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards. The law essentially

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revised the financial penalty system for criminal offenders, giving judges more discretion to assess their financial situation before instating a financial burden on them or their dependents. House Bill 255 would extend the deadline for courts to implement the law from August to August 2021. In addition to his tax reform plan, Rep. Jerome “Zee” Zeringue, R-Houma, is sponsoring a bill that would expand the publicly available documents from the state judiciary commission. Under House Bill 75, the public records law would be expanded to include commission documents summarizing a preliminary inquiry or investigation, notices sent to a judge if the commission determines a preliminary inquiry or investigation didn’t warrant further proceedings, and any reminders or cautions sent from the commission members to a judge regarding their conduct. Rep. Truck Gisclair, D-Larose, and Rep. Dee Richard, I-Thibodaux, are entering into their final sessions next week. Both representatives have reached their term limit and cannot run for re-election. As of Friday, Richard had not prefiled any bills. Gisclair is sponsoring a couple of bills regarding the seafood industry. House Bill 355 would prohibit the harvesting of immature female grabs and adding new penalties for violations. Among growing concerns over foreign seafood imports, Gisclair

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is also sponsoring House Bill 335, which would require all restaurants serving crawfish or shrimp to inform customers when the food is imported from a foreign country. The law would require customers to be notified either on the menu, through a waiter or at the entrance to the restaurant. Gislcair is also sponsoring House Bill 100 that would allow the Lafourche Parish School Board to follow through on plans to reduce its size from 15 to nine members. In the Senate, Sen. Norby Chabert, RHouma, is also entering his final legislative session. One of his final legislative goals is to exempt inventory from ad valorem property taxes. Senate Bill 122 would send a proposition to voters in the Oct. 12 election, asking them if they would support excluding inventory from property tax rolls. Sen. Bret Allain, RFranklin, is also moving forward with his plans to remove restrictions on feral hog hunting. Senate Bill 100, or what Allain calls the “All Hogs Must Die” bill, would allow the hunting of quadrupeds, coyotes, armadillos and feral hogs, with an automatic shotgun. The 2019 legislative session runs from April 8 to June 6. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.

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Ea:

Valu Time Sugar

$ 99 4 Lb. Bag

Ea.

Bounty Paper Towels

$ 99

6 to 8 Roll Pk. Select Varieties

Jennie-O Hickory Smoked

8-Pc. Mixed, Fresh

$ 49

Turkey Breast

$ 99

Box:

4 to 5.2 Oz., Select Varieties

For

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Pk.

18 Oz., Select Varieties

10 10

$ 99

Shurfine Barbecue Sauce

16 Oz., Nature’s Claw

Fried Chicken

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16 Oz., (51-60 Ct.) LA Select

Blueberries

16 Oz., Select Varieties

Each:

2 Lb. Box Buckley Farm

6 Oz. Fresh Delicious

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4 $ 99 6 $ 99

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Steaks

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Lb.

Select Loin Strip .................Lb.

2 4

5 Oz. Select Varieties

$ 49

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Lunchables For

Boneless Beef

Lb.

Sirloin Tip

8 to 10.7 Oz. All Varieties Oscar Mayer

Fresh Express Salad Blends

Iceberg Lettuce Washington State Crisp and Sweet Premium

$ 99 Sliced Bacon

Farm Fresh Crisp

Ea: Bryan

Lb.

16 Oz. Oscar Mayer

16 Oz., All Varieties

Oscar Mayer Franks Cold Cuts

Pk.

$ 49

6 to 8 Oz. All Varieties Land of Frost Bistro

Lb.

Pork Spare Ribs

Ground Turkey

$ 49

Ground Chuck

$ 99 Sirloin Tip Roast

Loin Back

Honeysuckle White 93% Fat-Free

19.2 Oz.

(Family Pack) Fresh Lean

Center Cut Pork Chops

Boneless Breasts Lb.

(Family Pack) Lean and Meaty

Leg Quarters

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Lb.

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7-Inch, Double Layer

$ 99

Lb.

Carrot Cake

Each

$ 99

Fresh Baked Cookies

(Smores or Chocolate Chunk) 12-Count Pack:

4 $ 11

FROZEN FOOD SPECIALS

$ 99

Green Giant Corn on the Cob 24 Count Pack

Pack:

Blue Bell Ice Cream

1/2 Gallon Rounds Select Varieties

For

$ 99

Blue Bunny Ice Cream

46 to 48 Oz. Select Varieties Each:

$ 99

P.F. Chang’s Frozen Entrees

22 Oz. Select Varieties

Each:

3 $ 4

DAIRY DEPT. SPECIALS Grands Biscuits

16.3 Oz. Select Varieties

For

Parkay Squeeze Margarine 12 Oz.

2 For

$ 99

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Each:

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Louisiana budget hearings open Monday amid partisan conflict By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Though a seven-year tax deal was aimed to end Louisiana’s yearslong budget drama, new financial disputes are boiling as House lawmakers opened their annual budget hearings Monday. Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and House Republican leaders now are arguing over how much money the state is collecting in taxes — and whether and how to spend it all. Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras has blocked the recommendations of nonpartisan economists to increase the state income forecast and make more money available for the 2019-20 budget that begins July 1. Edwards, who supported the forecast boost, proposed a spending plan for next year that assumes the money eventually will be recognized. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry introduced a budget proposal that spends part of the money that hasn’t been recognized, but $134 million less than the governor’s $30 billion recommendation.

Henry’s bill is the basis for budget hearings that started Monday in the Appropriations Committee. Haggling over which forecast is the correct one is certain to mark nearly every aspect of the discussion about spending when the legislative session begins April 8. New Orleans Rep. Walt Leger, the House’s highest-ranking Democrat, filed legislation containing the governor’s budget proposal, but Henry won’t be using that measure for the budget hearings. “The governor’s proposed budget is based on how much money he wishes the state had. We’re going to start off budget hearings with the state general fund dollars we actually have,” said Henry, a Jefferson Parish Republican. “And should additional revenue be recognized during the session, we’ll amend that back into the budget as members see fit.” However, neither budget bill reflects the state’s official income forecast adopted by the Revenue Estimating Conference in June. “We presented you a proposed budget based

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in Lafourche Parish, State of Louisiana, will be held at its Administration Office located at 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next tax year from the increased millage is $4,031,757, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $171,188.

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on what the economists recommended,” Edwards’ chief budget adviser Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne told Republican lawmakers who questioned the governor’s submission to the Legislature. Henry’s proposal contains the $100 million sought by Edwards to pay for a $1,000 K-12 public school teacher raise, along with $500 salary hikes for school support workers. But Henry’s spending plan doesn’t include an extra $39 million for school districts, or increases Edwards wants for public colleges, the corrections department, and the child welfare agency. Across seven special sessions over three years, lawmakers and the governor bickered over how to end years of repeated budget gaps and stabilize state finances. Last year, they agreed on a seven-year package of taxes, including a 0.45 percent state sales tax and reductions to tax break programs. But while the majority-Republican Legislature backed the plans, several House GOP leaders opposed the taxes. The disagreements are heightened by an election year in which Edwards is running for a second term and most lawmakers are either running for re-election or a different seat. ___ House Bill 105: www.legis.la.gov Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Rugby providing little known opportunities for area youth

There’s a little known secret here in Lafourche Parish, and that’s the Bayou Hurricanes Rugby Football Club. The Bayou Hurricanes started with Gregg Dinicola back in 2014. Gregg wanted to teach young kids of the area this unique sport. Over the last five seasons the club has been very successful. In 2016 the Bayou Hurricanes won the State Championships beating some of the best schools and clubs in Louisiana. Since then, the club has grown tremendously over the last couple years. They have started a middle school team and have had over forty players coming from all over to play for the Hurricanes. The Bayou Hurricanes Rugby Football Club is based out of Raceland and has players from Central Lafourche, H.L. Bourgeois, Destrehan and Hahnville High Schools. Central Lafourche, past and present players, Reece Guidry, Brendan Weaver, Isaac Weaver, and Corey Sazama are even seeing opportunities to play rugby internationally. Just this pass year the MRL NOLA Gold Pro

Insurance Commissioner: Check your coverages before severe weather strikes

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is reminding Louisiana families to check their home insurance coverages before the spring rainy season begins. While it’s important to take precautions to protect your family during a severe weather event, a little bit of preparation beforehand can make a large difference after the storm. “Here in Louisiana, we’re hyper-aware of the start of hurricane season and are ready and willing to prepare early, but we’re not quite so vigilant about spring rains,” said Commissioner Donelon. “Reviewing your coverages and preparations now can make a big difference if you have to file a claim in the future.” The Louisiana Department of Insurance offers the following tips on preparing for spring storms: - Know your coverages. Although you may already have a homeowners or renters insurance policy, make sure you know exactly what it covers. If you don’t own a policy, arrange to purchase one as soon as possible in order to protect yourself and your family from a devastating loss. Waiting until a storm arrives may be too late to protect your home and belongings. - Update your home inventory. You can use your phone to take pictures or video of the

items in your home. Having a record of your possessions will make the claims process easier in the event of property damage or loss. Include identifying information such as brand name and serial number. - Store copies of your important documents off-site. In case of an emergency evacuation, you’ll want to have copies of your family’s essential documents and copies of your insurance policies filed away in a separate location or backed-up on a secure internet site or jump drive. - Get flood insurance. Flood damage resulting from heavy rain or storm surge is excluded from most policies and there is typically a 30-day waiting period before a flood insurance policy takes effect. For information on a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy, contact your agent or visit www.floodsmart.gov.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Rugby Club formed an academy club, which consisted of many u19 players from the State of Louisiana. Seven of these players were from Central Lafourche. The players are Brendan Weaver, James Williams, Zavier Triplett, Reece Guidry, Corey Sazama, Ryen Weaver, and Isaac Weaver. The academy club is a developmental club for players to eventually play rugby on the professional level. This has helped open up the door for a few of the athletes to play internationally. Reece Guidry is heading to Cape Town, South Africa where he is playing in an u19 international rugby tournament consisting of elite 15’s teams. There will be one team of 23 players representing the US, consisting of players nationwide that will be competing as “USA Schools XV by Rhinos Academy”. Last year Reece was selected to play with the USA Rugby South Panthers in the Mexico City, Mexico tournament. This pass summer, Brendan Weaver traveled to Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand

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to play rugby with the Johnsonville Rugby Football Club. He was there for a few months. He was taken in like family from the Club and was well taken care of. Johnsonville is now part of the Bayou Hurricanes Rugby Football Club family. Brendan is now a coach for the Bayou Hurricanes and has played rugby in college at LSUA. He is also helping reinstate the University of New Orleans Rugby Club. He currently plays for the New Orleans Rugby Football Club and the NOLA Gold Academy. There are two more players, Isaac Weaver and Corey Sazama, that have been invited to play overseas in Lisbon, Portugal in April. This is an u17 international rugby 15s tournament. There will be one team of 23 players selected nationwide that will compete as “USA Schools XV by Rhinos Academy” representing the U.S. Rugby has opened up so many opportunities for these young men and continues to do so for many others.

GRAND ISLE BLESSING OF THE FLEET FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 4 P.M.- Opening ceremonies under the Pavilion, fair opens with DJ Capt. P until band starts 5-9 P.M.- Music by Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition with auction items on break 10 P.M.-2 A.M.- Music by Jr. Lacrosse and Sumtin’ Sneaky SATURDAY, APRIL 13 11 A.M.- Fair opens with DJ Capt. P playing until band starts 12-3 P.M.- Music by The Fender Benders 3-5 P.M.- Auction of pageant crowns and auction items and shrimp boat decorating contest 5-7 P.M.- Music by Shorts in December, auction items during break 8 P.M.-11 A.M.- Music by Velvet Sky, auction items during breaks SUNDAY, APRIL 14 10 A.M.- 1 P.M.-Boat Blessing (Sand Dollar Dock), rope thowing contest and distribution of plaques under Pavilion following blessing 11 A.M.- Fair opens with DJ Capt. P until band starts 1-2 P.M.- Kids crab races, bring your own crab 2-6 P.M.- Music by The Gordon Bradberry Band FOOD: Gumbo, jambalaya, white beans, fried fish, fried shrimp on stick, famous hurrican hole tuna tacos, fish tacos, fried stuffed seafood pistoletes, chicken wings, chicken nuggets, french fries, pulled pork, gratons, keetle corn, sweets and refreshments

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

For Sale: One building with 2 apartments and lot. Each apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Lot has trailer with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Lot has 1 shed. 410/412 West 14th St., Larose. Asking 45,000 OBO. Call 985-2589691. _________________________ For Sale: Double wide mobile home on double lot. Three bedroom, 2 bath. Located at 120th St. in Galliano. FMI call 985258-8984. _________________________ Brick Home For Sale: Three bedroom, 2 bath, 2250 sq ft. Large covered patio, shed, and permanent generator. Very well kept up. Mostly furnished in the Galliano area. $160,000/negotiable. Contact (985) 696-3218. _________________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: Beautiful, secluded 215’x100’ lot with $11,800 worth of house pad dirt for sale in a quiet, family oriented Cut Off neighborhood. Surveyed and first elevation shot performed. $34,500, terms negotiable. Text 985-278-9159 or email rhettjudeholdings@gmail.com for info/inquiries. _________________________

BUSINESSES

Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________ Office/Retail Space available in Cut Off. 14410 West Main, Suite 3. 1300-1900 sq. ft. and 115 West 42nd St. 900 sq. ft. FMI call 225-456-7755. _________________________

FOR RENT

For Rent: Two bedrooms, 1 ½ bath. Newly remodeled. Central air and heat. $750/month and $500/deposit. Located at 17920 West Main in Galliano. Call 985258-5926 FMI. _________________________ House For Rent: 232 East 2nd Street, Larose; 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $900/month, plus deposit; no smoking inside; no pets; appliances included; lawn care provided; large, roomy, very nice and well kept inside; easy walk to Larose Regional Park/ Civic Center; (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________________ 2 Houses for rent: in Galliano, 2 bed, $600/mo and $400/dep.; 4 bedroom, $1,000/mo and $500/dep. Call 475-6386 FMI. _________________________ For rent: Newly remodeled, one bedroom, one bath apartment on HWY 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $500/mo and $500/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month. FMI: Call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ 2 Houses For rent: One 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled; large yard; carport; laundry room; appliances included; located on East 75th St; $1500/month, plus utilities. ALSO, House for rent in Cut Off on West Main St., near South Lafourche Bridge; $1200/month, plus utilities and $800/deposit. Call 985-632-6188 _________________________

MOTORHOME FOR SALE

2015 Red Hawk by Jayco Class C 31’, sleeps 10 2 slide outs Perfect condition Asking payoff price

Call (985)696-1984

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.

4 Apts for Rent: Each 2 bedroom; newly remodeled; partially furnished; Cut Off area; FMI Call 665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Water included. $525/month, $525/deposit. Two bedrooms has large covered patio for $625/month, $625/deposit. Six month lease required the month to month afterwards. FMI: Call 985-7987433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: Now accepting applications. 3 bedroom/ 1.5 bath; located on Buchannan Street in Larose; quiet neighborhood; big yard; $800/month with $650/ security deposit; grass cutting service included in rent. Call 985-677-0606, after 5 p.m. _________________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres Street, Larose. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, party room, garage, executive home. All new appliances, dishwasher, central heat/air. 3946 sq.ft. with 3100 sq.ft. living area. $1300/month. 985-258-8082. _________________________ Trailer for Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; $900/month, $1000/deposit; no pets, no smoking; located on West 49th St. Call 985-258-9327. _________________________ Studio Apt For Rent: Single person; no pets/ no smoking; background checks; $450 / month, $450 / deposit; all utilities paid; lawncare provided. 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________ Apartment For Rent: One bedroom, 1 bath. $375/month plus utilities. Raceland/Mathews area. No pets. Call 985-5379259. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom house; couple or single only. No pets, no smoking. Located between West 136th and 137th St. $500/month, $500/deposit. Call 258-6277. _________________________ Camp for Rent in Grand Isle. Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ Trailer for Rent: in Lockport; 2 bedroom, 1 bath; fridge and stove included; $600/rent; $600/deposit. Call 985-2325644. _________________________ For Rent: Five room, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, office/ apt for rent. $500/month, $500/dep. Water included. Located on bayouside on Hwy 1 in Cut Off. Call 985772-3258. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

Peach Trees: for sale! 412 E ast 73rd Place, Cut Off. Call 985-691-9466. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Multi-family Garage Sale: 13255 West Main St. in Larose at the crab station. Wednesday and Thursday, April 3rd and 4th from 7:00 a.m. till. Lots of clothes from infant to plus sizes (boys, girls, men and women). Lots of knickknacks, tools, furniture, household items, new items with tags still on. Will also have sweets for sale (Chocolate covered strawberries, fudge, etc). _________________________

Embroidery Machine For Sale Brother Persona PRS100

Single Needle Embroidery

Like New! Comes with thousands of embroidery designs, stabilizers and thread. Asking $5,500. FMI Call 337-207-3188 or 985-696-5843

Garage Sale: Everything must go! Everything 25¢; womens/ juniors clothes; housewares and shoes. 147 West 54th Street, Cut Off. 8am till. _________________________ Carport Sale: April 6 from 8am to 2pm at 122 East 49th St. Lots of womens and mens clothing, sofa, knick knacks. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, April 4 at 11360 N. Hwy 1, 254 Alida Lane, 1 mile north of Intracoastal; last building in back, will be in warehouse; home goods; outdoor toys, bikes, trampoline, riding toys; quilts and blackest; clothes, shoes, purses and jewelry; warehouse items, tools; too much to list; we welcome early birds! Rain or shine. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, April 4 at 314 East 74th St., Cut Off from 8am to 5pm. Jewelry, microwave, small appliances, new book bags, fragrances, lotions, name brand shoes and clothes of all sizes, cleaning, kitchen, coastal décor, Scunci Steamer (new), 12A toner cartridge, books, pillows, entire wedding set up, kitchen, chest, cast iron, school supplies, etc. _________________________ Garage Sale: 373 Chester Lee St., Wednesday, April 3 from 123pm and Thursday, April 4 from 8am to 2pm; boys clothes, 0-3; high chair; walker; winter clothes for all; all clothes, 50¢ _________________________ Garage Sale: 376 Chester Lee St., Wednesday from 12-4pm and Thursday from 8am to 2pm; fresh gumbo file’; 40 gallon aquarium with light and stand, $40; electric dryer, $125; chairs; kitchen items; toys; clothes; purses; and more! _________________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, April 6. Hwy 3235, ½ mile south of Walmart (next to Veteran’s Memorial); from 9am to 4pm; no early birds; after 4pm, you pack and haul away, almost all items for free (1st to ask); wake board; 1 & 4 person tubes; above ground pool pump and salt water pump; treadmill; wreaths; bedding; home and holiday décor and items; office supplies; clothes; shoes; and more! _________________________ Garage Sale: April 4, 5, and 6, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7am to 4pm at 4210 West 42nd St.; cedar robe; pedestal lavatory; dresser; plenty more. _________________________ Garage Sale/ Moving Sale: 156 St. Pierre Drive, Larose; EVERY Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the month of April. Everything must go. Lots of collectables and designer clothes, etc. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Attention: Are you a go getter looking for a rewarding career? Do you have automotive experience? Do you wish to be a part of a locally owned and operated environment where you can thrive and grow? If you said YES to the above, we want to hear from you! Lafourche Ford Lincoln is looking for Sales Professionals NOW! Please send your resume with “SALES PROFESSIONAL” in the subject line to ravet@lafourchemotors.com to schedule an interview. _________________________ Help Wanted: Griffin’s Marina is now accepting applications for Deli department. Apply in person @ 24215 Hwy 1 in Leeville. _________________________

is accepting applications for

Part Time Inspector for Septic Systems

Apply in person at 15360 Hwy 3235, Cut Off or submit resume to joesseptic@viscom.net 985-632-5592

Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, La. _________________________ Express Oil is hiring two selfmotivated and friendly oil tech/front office clerks. Must be able to work a POS system, have some computer and vehicle knowledge, and can also work well with others and the public. Come in to Galliano, 17632 W. Main, and fill out an application. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. _________________________ Southern Home Furnishings now taking applications for Delivery/Warehouse person. Must be 21 or older to apply, have a presentable appearance, clean driving record, able to lift heavy merchandise. Reliable, must have good customer service skills. Apply in person @ Southern Home Furnishings, 14814 West Main St., Cut Off. No phone calls. _________________________ A C Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered; must have towing endorsement, TWIC card and be able to pass a drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ Positions Available at Lady of the Sea; part time, as needed, Housekeepers. Visit www.losgh.org for more details and to apply. EOE. _________________________ B & B Hardware is looking for a salesclerk and shop maintenance warehouse worker. Apply within at West 17th St. in Larose. _________________________ Top Water Marina is hiring for part-time seasonal help. Duties include cleaning cabins, laundry, retail store, reservations, greeting customers. Position is primarily weekends 20+ hours a week. Drug screen and background check required. Application accepted in person Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m.1 p.m. only. 24015 Hwy 1, Leeville. _________________________ K-Mar Supply Fourchon location is now accepting applications for all positions full time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and selfmotivated. Apply in person @ 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, La 70357. NAPA, Next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must meet TWIC Card requirements. Transportation available (to and from work) from our Cut Off location. _________________________ The Town of Golden Meadow is accepting applications for part-time pool managers, lifeguards and pool collectors for the 2019 summer. Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall, 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all applications. E.O.E. _________________________ Looking for a housekeeper for a residence. Call 632-3089 FMI. _________________________

Harvey Gulf International Marine

is now accepting applications for

Licensed Engineers, Q-Meds, Able Bodied Seamen & Deckhands Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357 Or online at www.harveygulf.com

Great benefits, 401K and more. Please submit resume to jobs@harveygulf.com EOE

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

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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 6th during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA. FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 8th. Alternates will also be selected. Maintenance personnel will select TWO roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Preference shall be given to residents of the 10th Ward of Lafourche Parish. 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. _________________________

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 985397-6254 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. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ NEED A PLUMBER? A.S.I. PLUMBING REPAIR, LLC With 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs, I can handle your plumbing needs. I specialize in house service calls, so I do drain cleaning, repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line repair. I provide professional services at reasonable rates. Call today! License LJP# 7403. Logan: 985.278.7925

TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services. Now offering pressure washing. Special projects welcomed! Professional in-house artist with over 40 years of experience. Ralf & Mary Cheramie, Owners & Operators. Call for your free estimate today!

Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ 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. _________________________ B.U.D.S: Car detailing services available by appointment only. Best rates in town! References and testimony’s available upon request. Please give us a call at 985-278-5792 for your quote! _________________________ Tutoring lessons as needed by certified retired public teacher, Karen Duet Studdard (maiden Adams). Enrollment now for piano lessons; once a week for 30 minutes or an hour. Please call 985-635-4012, FMI. _________________________

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. _________________________ Port Fourchon Marina is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco 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: 288 Flotation Canal, Golden Meadow, LA 70357, Port Fourchon Marina. Members: Christopher J. Moran. _________________________

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MURPHY COMARDELLE

Murphy M. Comardelle, Sr., 81, a native and resident of Des Allemands passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Visitation was held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 2 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Mennonite Cemetery. Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Lola Laurent Comardelle; children, Murphy Comardelle, Jr., Deidra (Mike) Lincoln Ruley, Marty (Sarah) Comardelle, Ricky (Stacey) Comardelle, Scotty McKinney and Darren Comardelle; brother, Walter “Popeye” Comardelle; sisters, Genevieve Frickey and Era Jane Toney; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Vivian Matherne Comardelle; and sisters, Jackie Cheramie and Joann Rogers. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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100th Anniversary of Milton Badeaux’s Birth April 5, 1919 – April 5, 2019

Milton was the son of Camille and Clothile Acosta Badeaux. His father died when he was 12 years old. As a young boy he worked in the cane and potato fields to help his family. He had a wonderful work ethic and self-taught himself many skills. He earned his living as a welder. Later he partnered with others to build and owned Cajun Shipyard. During retirement years, he and his wife, Aimee Gautreaux, enjoyed working in their yard and traveling. Milton was a man of few words, but his love for his family and friends made him special to them. At the age of 77, Milton died of cancer on Saturday, November 16, 1996.

State pledges $80 million for Bayou Chene floodgate

MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Residents in six southeastern Louisiana parishes will get some relief from backwater flooding thanks to a new floodgate. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced this week that the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is pledging $80 million to build a permanent floodgate across Bayou Chene. The money comes from a revenue-sharing agreement called the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act that gives Gulf states money from oil and gas developments off their shores. The floodgate will help Morgan City and other communities in the area that are prone to backwater flooding that happens when the Atchafalaya River is running high and water backs up north up Bayou Chene. Over the years the area has relied on stopgap measures to hold back the water such as sinking a barge in the

Bayou. St. Mary, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Martin, Assumption and Iberville parishes have all been affected. The structure will have a 400-foot barge gate that can be swung into place and then sunk during high waters. ___

Former Louisiana priest pleads guilty to child molestation

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A former priest in Louisiana has pleaded guilty to a child molestation charge. The Daily Advertiser of Lafayette reported 76year-old Michael Guidry pleaded guilty Wednesday at the St. Landry Parish courthouse. The former pastor of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Morrow faces between five and 10 years in prison when he is sentenced next month. Guidry surrendered to police last June, about two weeks after the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette announced allegations of sexual abuse had surfaced against him, He had been placed on administrative leave. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said last year his office launched an investigation when a male victim reported Guidry molested him.

The newspaper previously reported the male was 16 at the time of the assault at the priest’s home.

Information from: The Advertiser, http://www.the advertiser.com

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National EMS Academy opens New Orleans facility

NEW ORLEANS, La. - To help meet the demand for EMTs and paramedics, the National EMS Academy, an Acadian company, has opened a new education facility located in the New Orleans region. Preparations are underway for the first EMS class in the new facility to begin on May 13. The EMT class, in partnership with South Louisiana Community College, is a hybrid mix of instruction and testing hosted online plus hands-on simulation courses held on campus, located at 5749 Susitna Drive, Suite B, in Elmwood. EMTs and paramedics are in high demand nationwide. Acadian Ambulance is currently hiring both levels of medics in the New Orleans area and throughout their fourstate service area. Students who are interested in pursuing their EMT certification and learning about National EMS Academy’s program and the coursework must attend a free information session, which are being held on Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. and Monday, April 22 at 1 p.m. Orientation for the semester is Wednesday, April 24. Students can register to attend an information session by filling out the form at https://form.jotform.co m/Acadian/new-or leans-information-session. Interested students can visit https://nationalemsacademy.com/ programs/louisiana/nol a/ to learn more about the program. ___

Louisiana sheriff elected in 1985 not seeking reelection

HOUMA, La. (AP) — A Louisiana sheriff first elected in 1985 says he won’t seek his ninth election at the end of his term in June 2020. The Courier of Houma reports that Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter announced he won’t seek reelection this year. Larpenter said in a letter Saturday that he wants to spend time with family. Larpenter says he started as a patrolman and worked his way through the ranks up to sheriff. He says he moved his office forward with a full-time K-9 team, body cameras and bulletproof vests for officers. Larpenter was sheriff for 21 years before deciding not to run again in 2007. He was elected again after the gap in 2011 and 2015. Three people have announced intentions to succeed Larpenter. The primary election is Oct. 12.

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Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary School’s Bee Buck winners for the 3rd nine weeks. Congratulations students!

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Teen sets record as youngest aroundthe-world solo pilot

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Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary School’s Busy Bees for the week of February 25 to March 1. Congratulations students!

Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary School’s Busy Bees for the month of February. Congrats students!

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The Grand Isle Port Commission is requesting sealed bids for the sale of one 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Hemi 5.7 liter truck. Vehicle has been taken out of service and will be sold in “as is” condition with no warranty expressed or implied. Prospective bidders should view the vehicle before submitting a bid. The above vehicle will be available for inspection at our office at 2757 Hwy 1. Grand Isle, Louisiana. Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Surplus Vehicle Bid”. The envelope should be addressed to: Wayne Keller, P.O. Box 500, Grand Isle, La 70358. Sealed bids must be received prior to noon on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. The Grand Isle Port Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Phone (504) 415-0102 or (985) 787-2229. 3-17-19 3-20-19 3-24-19 3-27-19 4-3-19 4-7-19 4-10-19 4-14-19

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The Town of Grand Isle will receive sealed bids for the interior renovations and building addition to the Multiplex Center at 3IOI LA Hwy I in Grand Isle, LA. The work generally consists of the following: Construction of an approximate I,532 square foot building addition and all associated electrical and mechanical systems located at the corner of Ludwig Lane and Louisiana Highway 1 which will serve as the Police Department facility for the Town of Grand Isle, Louisiana. Sealed Bids will be received by the Town of Grand Isle in the Purchasing Department, 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, LA 70358 unti112:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7th, 20I9. Bids will not be accepted after this time. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at I:OO p.m. at the Multiplex Center located at 3101 LA Highway I. All interested parties are invited to attend the bid opening. There will be a NON-MANDATORY pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, April 24th, 20I9, at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of Harry Baker Smith Architects II, 189 Maple Ridge Drive, Metairie, Louisiana. All interested bidders are INVITED to attend. Copies of Bidding Documents and Contract Documents for review or for use in preparing bids may be obtained from the Consulting Design Professionals, Harry Baker Smith Architects II, located at 189 Maple Ridge Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 7000I upon deposit of $50.00 for each set of documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bid. Said refunds will only be made for a complete set of documents in good condition returned within 10 days following bid opening. Partial sets of documents will not be issued. Any bidder to whom a contract is awarded shall certify that he holds an active license in accordance with LSA-R.S.37: 2150 et. seq. Bidders must write their Louisiana State Contractor’s license number on the outside of the bid envelope prior to bid submission for public works construction projects estimated at $50,0000 and above. Except as otherwise provided herein, if the bid does not contain the contractor’s certification and show the contractor’s license number on the bid en-

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velope, the bid shall be automatically rejected, shall be returned to the bidder marked “REJECTED” and shall not be read aloud. In accordance with LAR.S.38: 2212 and Louisiana Administrative Code 34:III.Chapter 3 §307, bid submission shall conform to those requirements as stipulated on the Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form. Bidder must submit a bid security in the form of bid bond, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of 5% of the contract price in favor of the Town of Grand Isle. Prior to and upon contract execution, the successful bidder shall provide to the Owner all other documents necessary, including but not limited to performance bond, payment bond and insurance certificate(s), which are necessary for contract execution in accordance with the timetable as stipulated in this Invitation to Bid. Bids will be received on a total bid price basis. If a Contract for the Work is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsive Bidder, who had bid in accordance with the requirements of the Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form, as determined by the Owner’s evaluation of the corresponding Bid Form. Determination of the lowest Bidder shall be on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and any Alternates accepted by the Owner, subject to the Owner’s and the Design Professional’s evaluation of the corresponding Bid Form and the provisions of Louisiana Public Contracts Law. The Town of Grand Isle shall award or reject the bid within fortyfive (45) days of the receipt of bids. The Work is to commence within 10 days after the Notice to Proceed. Completion of the Work is required within I50 calendar days following the Date of Contract as stated in the Notice to Proceed. The bid prices shall include all such taxes and the costs of all required permits, insurance and bonds, if any. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 45 days after the date fixed for opening bids for this project. In accordance with La.R.S.38: 2214(C, under certain conditions, the bidder bas forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, excluding Saturdays, Sundays. For just cause, the Town of Grand Isle reserves the right to reject any and all bids. TOWN OF GRAND ISLE Ray A. Santiny Town Clerk Advertisement: Official Journal of the Town of Grand Isle 3-31-2019 4-3-2019

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tempore Brian Barthelemy who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Council Member Mona Santiny; Mayor David Camardelle Motion by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda to add the following: 3-B Ronald Sampey – Garden Club 3-C Lan Tivet – Beach Concert 3-D Wesley Bland – Building regulations Town Treasurer Pat Bellanger was recognized and presented the Council with information on the 2019 property tax millage. The town has the opportunity to roll forward from 11.87 mils to 12.88mils and realize a gain of $66,989.41. A resolution will be presented at the next meeting. Ronald Sampey with the Garden Club was recognized and reported that the State Committee for the Cleanest City Contest was here for a tour and was very impressed with the way the Island looked. He then went on to report that the Community Center needed serious attention on repairs and that some signs were needed for the golf cart crossings. Council Member Mona Santiny entered the meeting at 6:07 p.m. Lan Tivet with the Grand Isle Community Development Team was recognized and requested that the town waive the alcohol permits for their Beach Concert on June 8, 2019 and also requested that the town provide some employees to help with the work. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to waive any and all permits for the Beach Concert and to sell alcohol and to provide assistance with the work. Wesley Bland was recognized and commented on storage shed re-

quirements for camper buildings and suggested the town adopt regulations on the placement of the sheds. The Council commented that FEMA regulations had to be followed concerning the matter. Motion by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the March 12, 2019 town meeting as written. The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny: ORDINANCE NO. 986 An ordinance prohibiting motor vehicles of any kind on Town of Grand Isle Hurricane Protection and Flood Protection Levees. WHEREAS, The Town of Grand Isle is dedicated to the protection of its citizens, residents, property owners and visitors; and WHEREAS, motor vehicles cause severe damage to the integrity of any hurricane or flood protection levee; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide protection from hurricane and flood damages which plagues the Island year round. NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT ORDAINED THAT the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that; it will be a misdemeanor offence for any motor vehicle to travel on any Town of Grand Isle Hurricane or Flood Protection Levee. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT: the only vehicles allowed on the levees will be official vehicles and emergencies response vehicles. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This ordinance is hereby declared adopted this 26th day of March, 2019 and becomes effective on said date. Hearings were held on the following proposed ordinances which will again be heard at the next regular meeting of April 09, 2019 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO._____ An ordinance approving the resubdivision of the property of Richard Enright into Lot 1A, Square A, all being a part of a tract of land, in accordance with a plan by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “Map Showing Lot 1A, Square A, of Island Beach Subdivision, located in Section 26, T22SR24E, Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana”, dated 26 February 2019. ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance amending the Town of Grand Isle Operating Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. The Council agreed that there would be a special budget meeting on April 09, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Multiplex Center prior to the regular meeting. A hearing was held on the following propose ordinance which will again be hear at the next regular meeting of April 09, 2019 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 954-A regulating the types and operation of Golf Carts on the Grand Isle Beach. Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of March 13 thru 19, 2019 there were 0 arrest, 27 traffic stops, 12 traffic citations issued, total calls of 73; traffic

court fines paid totaled $4,284.00; MISD payments totaled $350.00.Year to date collections totaled $114,297.60. Golf Cart Tags sold totaled 316 for an income of $23,700.00 GIS Engineer Joseph Chauvin was recognized and reported on town projects: 1. Town Hall Repairs (FEMA) 2 of the three columns are 2/3 of the way complete. Work on all three should be completed by the end of the week. Then they will start on the electrical and plumbing work. 2. Gas Regulator System. The work is complete but now GOSHEP wants approval from several government agencies such as the Wildlife & Fisheries, Coastal Erosion and others. 3. Community Center Roof – preparing package to re-do the roof and prepare bid specs to bid out before May. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant the request to E. D. White Catholic High School the usage of the front by the Community Center on May 25th, 2019 to host a volleyball tournament with the stipulation that the baseball field is not to be used. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to waive all fees for beer permits for the “Blessing of the Fleet” on April 12-14, 2019. Council Member Ray Santiny requests/reports: 1. Request the Council approve the following budget approvals: BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST 1. Repair & Maint. to Vehicles (General) $4,000 2. Repair Town Hall (FEMA) 200,000 3. Retirement (General) 40,000 4.Miscl (Police) 5,000 5. Coffee & Water (Police) 2,000 6. Repair Regular Station (Gas) 94,834 7. Repair & Maint. Multiplex/Com.Center 55,000 8. Ninety West Project 36,570 9. Repair Gas Dist. System 25,000 A joint motion by the Council was made to approve the request. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Reported that the bulldozer he acquired to do some work for the town will be here on Friday. 2. Request that all town department heads attend the town meetings. A motion was made by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed upon that all department heads attend town meetings. Council Member Mona Santiny requests/reports: 1. Commented that she was at the town hall one day last week and witnessed newly hired building official Rodney Rigaud assist a customer and was impressed with his friendliness, kindness and professionalism in the way he treated the customer. She said he was doing a good job. Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Reminded everyone about the Blessing of the Fleet on April 12-14, 2019 and that there will be lots of food and vendor booths. Come and Have a Good Time. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Brian Barthelemy, Mayor Pro-Tempore Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 4-3-2019

Pictured is Golden Meadow Lower Elementary’s December students of the month. Back row, Ian Rodrigue, Michael Gaspard III and Bently Borne; middle row, Parrish Doucet, Keylli Suarez, Lauren Stein and James Perkins; front row, Aubrie Guidry and Xander Boudreaux; and absent, Sean Martrinez.

Arrest reports

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

MARCH 27, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brandon Prejean, 39, Metairie. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; careless operation; violation of protection orders. Coby Schexnider, 34, Houma. Domestic abuse battery; contempt of court Thibodaux Police Department John Tillman, 41, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. MARCH 28, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ryan Baye, 36, Thibodaux. Fugitive; exploitation of the infirmed. Jude Cantrelle, 26, Thibodaux. Violation of protective order (111 cts, felony); violation of protective orders (26 cts., misd.). Jackquealyn Delatte, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts); possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.Addie Guidry, 40, Morgan City. Contempt of court. Franklin Lemus, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Janie Lirette, 36, Houma. Battery of a dating partner. Calvin Williams, 21, Raceland. Contempt of court. Chance Chinouyazwe, 20, Galliano. Fugitive. Jamisu Williams, 53, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Terry Burnley, 58, Bayou Blue. Smoking in city buildings prohibited except in designated areas. Devin Carter, 27, Thibodaux. Simple battery (3 cts); theft generally. Tracy Perry, 22, Theriot. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Tray Caramonta, 31, Lockport. Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; contempt of court; possession of marijuana (1st). MARCH 29, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office James Billiot, 54, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Trent Book, 32, Opelousas. Aggravated flight from an officer; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (3rd offense); sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order

prohibited; possession of marijuana (2nd offense). Jessie Davis, 27, Houma. Possession of marijuana; domestic abuse battery. Ron Jenkins, 34, Monroe. Contempt of court (2 cts). Laci Lanclos, 36, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court (2 cts). Davonte Mathews, 27, Thibodaux. Distribution of heroin; contempt of court (2 cts) Dillon Terrebonne, 25, Larose. Fugitive. Lan Tran, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Carmen Collazo, 53, Larose. Battery of a police officer; resisting an officer; domestic abuse battery. Golden Meadow Police Department Tabitha Bagwell, 25, Golden Meadow. Theft. Joey Basulito, 32, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts); violation of probation/parole. Sadie Plaisance, 37, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Gene Leboeuf, 22, Montegut. Illegal possession of stolen things; fugitive; driver must be licensed. Tristan Leblanc, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Lan Tran, 38, Thibodaux. Enter on or remaining in places after being forbidden. Juan Walker, 52, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things. Patricia Walker, 53, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things; possession of marijuana (1st); sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited. MARCH 30, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Cynthia Matherne, 45, Golden Meadow. Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; theft. Slade St. Pierre, 46, Golden Meadow. Criminal trespass. Frank Farve, 40, Raceland. Fugitive. Louisiana State Police Ken Defelice, 55, Larose. Following vehicles too closely; driving on roadway laned for traffic; DWI (2nd offense). MARCH 31, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Treylen Johnson, 22, Labadieville. Battery of a dating partner with strangulation. Nikki Thibodaux, 39, Houma. Domestic abuse battery. Louisiana State Police Dawson Rodrigue, 20, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; careless operation. Reid Wiley, 19, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School announces the Students of the Month for February 2019. Pictured (from left to right): back row (5th grade): Kiara Patrick, Isabelle Kiffe, Jeremiah Allen, and Tucker Dantin; middle row (4th Grade): Charlie Vegas, Kylie Cox, Landyn Billiot, and Jayden Malagarie (5th Grade); front row (3rd Grade), Brenden Cheramie, Jhyron Allen, and Bryn Leonard; and not pictured, Pacey Cheramie and Daxton Louviere (4th grade).

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