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Cut Off resident dies from injuries sustained in July 24 crash

CUT OFF, La. – Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, Troopers with Troop C responded to a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries on LA 1 near West 75th Street. One of the drivers, 58-year old Jeffrey Pitre, succumbed to his injuries early Saturday morning. The preliminary investigation revealed 23year old Michaela Hebert of Larose was traveling south on LA 1 in a 2011 Honda Pilot. Pitre was traveling north on LA 1 in a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. Hebert slowed down and began making a left turn in front of Pitre when he struck her vehicle in the northbound lane. Pitre was not wearing his seat belt and he sustained serious injuries. He was transported to Lady of the Sea Hospital by ambulance along with a passenger in his vehicle who sustained minor injuries. He was later flown to University Medical Center in New Orleans where he died from his injuries. Hebert was properly restrained and was not injured. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor See Crash Page 5-A

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LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux LAFOURCHE FIRE DISTRICT. #9 6:30 p.m. Gheens Community Ctr. 1428 Hwy. 654 - Gheens

THURSDAY, AUG. 2 BAYOU FELLOWSHIP 7:00 p.m. E. 93rd St. - Galliano

G.M. ROTARY CLUB 7:00 p.m. Old Parish Library - LA 1 Golden Meadow

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Legals..........................8-A Lottery.........................2-A News In Brief..............7-A Obituaries...................7-A

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School superintendent search begins By Scott McLendon Daily Comet Staff Writer

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It’s not just the big “kids” that get to have fun at the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo. Jake, Anna Grace and Grant Gibbens wait their turns with their baskets of fish hoping their catch wins something at the rodeo in the children’s division. Rodeo results can be found on page 7-A.

Barrier islands… Saving Louisiana’s first line of storm defense

The Lafourche Parish School Board has begun the search process for a new school superintendent to replace Jo Ann Matthews, who will retire in next March. JoAnn Matthews The School Board will advertise the position on its website, through social media and via the Louisiana Association of School Executives. There will also be advertisements in some Louisiana newspapers this week. The School Board hopes to find a candidate familiar with the Louisiana education system but is also advertising for the job nationally on sites such as Indeed.com and Monster.com. The School Board has chosen a salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 annually for the new superintendent. Matthews earned $140,623 annually in her first contract in 2005. See Search Page 3-A

By TRISTAN BAURICK, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on the importance of restoring the state’s barrier islands. The third and final segment will appear in the Sun., Aug. 5 edition.

In 1992, the U.S. Geological Survey, undertaking the first comprehensive assessment of Louisiana’s barrier islands, estimated that the islands had decreased in area by an average of 40 percent over the past century. “A few islands are expected to disappear within the next three decades,” the USGS study warned. Disappear they did. Grand Gosier and Curlew - both part of the Chandeleur Islands on the state’s east edge - were a combined 600 acres in 1996. Less than a decade later, they’d been dwindled to just 75 acres. After Hurricane Katrina, they were gone. In 2005, the coast-wide scope of loss became clear: since the 1880s, nearly 24,000 acres - about 76 percent of the

Dufrene announces candidacy for LPSB, Dist. 15 seat

I, Troy Dufrene, would like to announce my candidacy for Lafourche Parish School Board District 15 in the upcoming election on Nov.6. I have been marTroy Dufrene ried to Nicol Cheramie Dufrene of Golden Meadow for 20 years. We have two daughters, Beth Felarise and Brooke Dufrene, and 4 grandchildren. I have been employed as a Harbor Police with the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for over 25 years, where I am currently a Lieutenant. Being in law enforcement, I have an understanding and awareness of the importance of keeping our school children safe. See Dufrene Page 5-A

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total area of barrier islands - had disappeared, according to the CPRA. That averages out to 200 acres per year. Change is a constant for barrier islands. They begin life not as islands but as the outer edges of river deltas, dynamic landscapes The $118 million restoration of Whiskey Island, off Terthat naturally shift and retreat rebonne Parish, is one of the world’s largest landand build anew. building projects, creating nearly 2,000 acres of new Louisiana’s barrier islands beach and marsh. (Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority) took shape some 6,000 years ago as the Mississippi River altered sides, and storms occasionally break course and abandoned parts of its much them into bits. But what the gulf took wider delta. The delta’s sandy edges away the river always restored. Silt and turned into islands as the marshes besand suspended in freshwater flowed into hind them eroded, becoming what are the gulf and eventually washed up on istoday Terrebonne and Barataria bays on land’s shores. the delta’s west side and Breton and That changed after humans began to Chandeleur sounds to the east. alter the Mississippi, hardening its banks The Gulf of Mexico has never been and damming up the sediment-rich rivers gentle with barrier islands. Waves and that flowed into it. wind are constantly scraping at their See Islands Page 3-A

Melancon seeks re-election to Port Commission

John Melancon, Jr. announced today that he is a candidate for re-election to the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Known to many around the bayou region as “T John”, he currently serves as the comJohn Melancon missioner on Seat G of the port commission board. The commission oversees the administration of Port Fourchon as well as the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport in Galliano. A graduate of Nicholls State University and married to the former Rosalind Griffin, John currently serves as treasurer and finance chair of the commission board and plays a leadership role in Port See Melancon Page 5-A

Breaux announces candidacy for School Board, District 9 seat

I, Julie M. Breaux, am announcing my candidacy for re-election for the Lafourche Parish School Board, District 9 seat. My husband and I, Julie Breaux along with our 4 children (Heath, Hansen, Hannah and Emily) are all graduates of Central Lafourche High School. My husband and I both have earned college degrees in education from Nicholls State University and USL. We have taught in Lafourche Parish schools for a total of 54 years. I am thankful and grateful to my constituents of this district for allowing me to serve as your voice for the past 12 years. My entire educational career has been in the parish of Lafourche, believing in its capability to educate our children. See Breaux Page 5-A

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Benefit planned for 10-year-old Davis Collins Sat.

Calendar of Events News to Use! Seatbelt checkpoint scheduled for Thurs.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of August 2. During this checkpoint, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as for proper inspection tags and other potential violations. Checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways safer for all motorists. _________________

South Larose Elem. School hosting Meet your Teracher Day

South Larose Elementary School is having a Meet your Teacher Day on Tuesday, August 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. for grades 1st through 5th. School supplies may also be brought on this day.

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A benefit will be held Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center for 10-year old Davis Collins. A BBQ plate lunch will be served for $10 each. To purchase in advance, call Randall Anselmi at 985-4757543 or 985-258-3952, Miranda Griffin at 985696-1383, Tammy Messer at 985-6771803, or visit any one of the State Bank branches. Organizers are also accepting donations for the silent auction. If interested, contact Tammy Messer at 985-677-1803. Because Davis has special needs and is developmentally delayed, they are looking at options to give him more extensive therapy and to better facilitate his physical, educational and medical needs that insurance does not cover. __________________

Galliano Elem. announce date for meet and greet

Galliano Elementary School will host Meet and Greet for 1st to 5th grade students on Tuesday, August 7 fom 1:002:30. Stop in at any time to meet your teacher and drop off your school supplies.

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Bayou Council offers Hispanic Alcohol Information Class

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Hispanic Alcohol Information classes (a 6-hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only), from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 4th. To enroll, please report to Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with court paperwork, picture ID, and $225 money order only. Hours of enrollment are Monday through Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Bayou Council at 985-4460643. _________________

NLES hosting Meet the Teacher event Monday

North Larose will host Meet the Teacher for grades 1st through 5th on Monday, August 6 between 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. Students may come anytime between 11:15 and 12:15 and are encouraged to bring school supplies. No ID pictures will be taken so students do not need to wear uniforms. __________________

The Center collecting Mardi Gras beads

The Center - Special Education District No. 1, is once again collecting any used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets. This project provides The Center’s most challenged individuals to feel important and productive. Please contact The Center at 985-632-5671 FMI.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana health and legal officials have failed to properly manage a fund that pays for investigations and prosecutions of health care providers accused of bilking the state Medicaid program, according to an audit released Monday, the latest of several reports criticizing Medicaid oversight. The state’s health department and the attorney general’s office didn’t identify and deposit the required money into the Medicaid Fraud Fund, shortchanging the effort to combat fraud, the legislative auditor said in the report. Auditors said about $3.5 million that should have been used to track and prosecute Medicaid fraud wasn’t deposited during the 2012 through 2017 budget years. The auditor’s office said the two agencies “lack an effective process to properly identify and deposit monies” into the fund as outlined in state law. Both the health department and the attorney general’s office said the dollars were transferred to the fraud-detection fund as required, when the problems were identified by auditors. Health department officials blamed policies of former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration for the improper diversion of $2.8 million in fines and penalties over the six-year period, saying corrective changes have been made under Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration. “We have been correcting a problem that was inherited from the previous administration, and that was brought to our attention by the auditor,” Cindy Rives, chief financial officer for the health department, said in a statement Monday. She added: “It is important to note that these funds were properly accounted for and reported every year.” Wilbur Stiles, chief deputy attorney general, wrote in his audit response that the office is changing its policies to ensure “accuracy of deposits” after the office deposited $713,000 less than it should have in the 2016 budget year. The report also found the health department misspent more than $477,000 from the fund on salaries that didn’t appear to involve preventing and detecting Medicaid fraud and abuse. The agency said it’s correcting that issue. The health department used another $643,000

to pay for software that was unusable because it didn’t match agency computer systems, auditors wrote. The report is the latest by Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera’s office to raise issues about the management of Louisiana’s more than $12 billion Medicaid program. In prior audits, Purpera’s office said the health department can’t verify the reliability of payments to health providers by the private companies that manage care for Medicaid patients; paid the managed-care companies for people who had moved away from Louisiana or had died; and doesn’t properly monitor the

companies to ensure they provide enough specialists to treat Medicaid patients’ mental health and substance abuse problems. Lawmakers are getting concerned with the array of findings, with the Senate health care committee planning a hearing next week to dig into the details. The fund at issue in Monday’s audit is filled with fines, penalties and settlement dollars from Medicaid fraud and abuse cases, with dollars coming from both the health department and attorney general’s office. Any dollars left after reimbursing the Medicaid program for misspent money are supposed to be deposited into the fraud fund. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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That number grew 55 percent to $219,937 in 2015, and it was frozen until her retirement. The new superintendent’s contract is set to start on Dec. 21. “One must remember that the current superintendent has 13 and a half years under her belt. When she began her tenure as superintendent, her salary was within the range that we are currently offering all applicants for the new superintendent’s position,” said School Board member Calvin Duet. A public forum will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 18 at Central Lafourche High School to voice concerns about the new superintendent. Application packets can be picked up from the School Board Office at 805 E. Seventh St., Thibodaux, or on its website. The deadline for applications is at 4 p.m. Aug. 31. Applications sent in via mail must be postmarked by that date to be considered. On Sept. 19, there will be a vote on the specifics of the interview process. At this meeting the School Board will vote on which applicants will be interviewed, the number of interviews per applicant, the number of total applicants to interview and the order of applicants to be interviewed. The School Board plans to hold the first round of interviews on Sept. 29. The board plans to select the new superintendent at a special meeting on Nov. 1, which is five days before the election for new School Board members.

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What sediment remained was channeled by levees to flow straight off the continental shelf at the river’s mouth. Meanwhile, climate change is fueling stronger and more frequent hurricanes that pummel the islands. Rising global temperatures have also contributed to the slow upward creep of sea levels - a problem expected to worsen in decades to come. Subsidence, the gradual sinking of soft delta land, is also at play. Grand Isle, Whiskey and other large barrier islands are dropping by a half inch each year, according to the CPRA. Then there’s the oil industry, which has cut some barrier islands into pieces in the search for untapped reserves. Once torn apart, the islands tend to erode faster. Oil

companies have tried quick fixes to shore up islands that support wells and pipelines, but their preferred solution rock embankments - has only sped up erosion, said Darin Lee, a coastal resource scientist who manages CPRA’s barrier island projects. Wave energy bounces off the rock and scours out sand under the water line, making the bank steeper. “Eventually the rocks collapse, and they sit there, preventing recovery because no new sand can get back to the island,” Lee said. Oil spills also take a toll. The BP Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010 saturated several barrier islands. Cat Island on the edge of Barataria Bay had been one of Louisiana’s four largest nesting sites, hosting dense concentrations of pelicans and other birds. The island’s soil soaked up BP oil like a sponge, killing the roots of grasses and mangrove trees. As the plants died, the soil more easily washed away. Before the disaster, Cat Island was about six acres. Two years later, less than one lifeless acre remained. Now the island is a 10-foot-wide strip of sand that will likely wash away with the next big storm. The effort to save the barrier islands began not with big-budget projects by the federal government or state but by Terrebonne Parish. “Look at us on a map - Terrebonne’s sticking way out there,” said Mart Black, the parish’s coastal restoration director. “We’re more vulnerable. When there’s a storm, we get hit before the others.” In the 1980s, the parish pushed for bigger and better structural protections, eventually getting federal support for Morganza to the Gulf, a network of levees, locks and floodgates under construction across nearly 100 miles of Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish. Terrebonne’s leaders also lobbied for help rebuilding their crumbling barrier islands but got little traction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the federal agency that issues permits for big coastal projects. “The Army Corps wanted to study it and study it,” Black said. “We said ‘no, no, we need something now.’” Terrebonne Parish engineer Robert Jones dove in, establishing Louisiana’s first barrier restoration project in March 1985. It was a low-budget, low-tech affair using dredged nearshore sediment to build protective dikes along the edges of East Island. Atop the island, Jones strung cheap plastic mesh from posts to catch drifting sand. He hired teenagers to plant

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first to show it could be done,” Lee said. “The parish gave us our first big push.” The project inspired similar local efforts and served as a blueprint for some of the state’s earliest coastal restoration efforts. But Jones, who died in 2002, knew his shoestring approach needed to be scaled up. “If the U.S. was losing this kind of territory to a foreign aggressor,

BATON ROUGE, LA. Louisiana’s bald eagle population continues to flourish, according to the latest bald eagle nest survey conducted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). The survey, done in southeast Louisiana where the majority of bald eagles in the state reside, showed 264 active nests. “The productivity and nesting success continues to be good in Louisiana for the bald eagle,’’ said Michael Seymour, LDWF’s non-game ornithologist. “The most recent survey (in 201718) for eagles show the number of chicks to be very high. The productivity was close to 100 percent in both the maximum and minimum values of the survey.’’ LDWF conducted a statewide survey in 2014-15 and surveyed 647 nests, including 355 that were considered active. “You’d say the current survey is almost 100 nests fewer less than the last time we flew (in 2014-15),’’ Seymour said. “But the 2017-18 survey is a much reduced land area. We surveyed 647 total nests back in 201415 in the statewide survey. This time we

surveyed 599 nests in a much smaller survey area. “To get the most bang for our buck, we flew the area where they’ve concentrated. We basically surveyed around the New Orleans metro area through west of Morgan City. Terrebonne and St. Mary parishes have some of the highest densities of nests. Lake Palourde and Lake Verret have a lot of nests concentrated in small areas.’’ Once a rare sight, spotting bald eagles in Louisiana has become commonplace. In the early 1970s, there were only five to seven active nests recorded in the state. The population was devastated by the nowbanned pesticide DDT. The bald eagle was removed from federal listing under the Endangered Species Act in August of 2007 though it remains federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The species typically begins nesting in the southern U.S. in September. Bald eagle pairs will mate for life although they will re-pair if one dies. In November and

GRAY, La. – Danos’ eight-week summer internship program kicked off in early June with a day-long orientation at the company’s headquarters in Gray. Each of the eight members of the intern cohort worked with a designated mentor on a project assigned by their department manager. The program concludes at the end of July with individual presentations to the Danos executive team on their experience and project results. In addition to immersion into their chosen departments and important hands-on experience, the cohort met weekly with program sponsors Brittany St. Pierre and Kayla Ledet where they learned about Danos’ values and high-performance culture traits, visited worksites and participated in group activities. To be eligible for the annual summer program, students must currently be enrolled at a university, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be majoring in either a related field or the specific field outlined in the job description and be able to work at the Gray office location. This year’s interns represent Nicholls State University (NSU) and Louisiana State University (LSU) and include: Esosa Agbongiator, project management intern, NSU; Stephen Donovan, marketing intern, NSU; Chris Duet, purchasing intern, NSU; Devin Duplantis, information technology intern, NSU; Kyle Eleser, informa-

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there’d be no expense spared,” Jones told The Times-Picayune in 1992. But by the late ‘90s, the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) was pouring millions of dollars into barrier island build-ups. Then came the multiple settlements from BP and its drilling partners over the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The billions of dollars in those settle-

ments gave a huge boost to Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts, paving the way for epic projects like the ones on Whiskey and Caminada. Before the 2010 disaster, barrier island projects averaged less than 3.3 million cubic yards. After 2010, projects had jumped to 5.2 million cubic yards on average, according to coastal engineering consultant Steve Dartez.

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December, they’ll lay eggs, usually two or three. Typically, the chicks have hatched by February. “Once those chicks reach about 10 weeks of age, they’re just about fully grown and there aren’t many predators that would attempt to take them,’’ Seymour said. “For us, once a bird reaches about 10 weeks we consider it a successful nest. At about 12 weeks they’re able to fly.’’ The survey starts in the late fall as biologists look to time it when the

birds have eggs in the nest. The surveys are flown again in the spring to see how many chicks have successfully hatched and nest success and productivity rates are calculated. “The nice thing about bald eagles is that they’re fall-winter-spring nesters, they have a protracted nesting season.” Seymour said. “So we’re able to go out before leaf out (in the spring) and see the nests fairly well.’’

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14.7 Oz., Select Varieties

Ragu Spaghetti Sauce

36-Count Select Varieties

3 5

2 6 For

Community Coﬀee K-Cups

Kellogg’s Pop Tarts

6-Pk. Bottles, Select Varieties

For

Lb.

For

$ 49

$ 99

Lb.

Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

Grapes

5.5 Oz., Select Varieties

Gatorade Sports Drink

Lb.

Sweet Crisp White Seedless

3 5

$ 49

$ 99

(Brown Sugar, Honey or Low Sodium)

$ 99

Lb.

Deli Sliced Ham

Luncheon Meat

$ 29

Pringle’s Potato Chips

20-Count, Select Varieties

Each:

2 4

Frito Lay Variety Pack Chips

Beef Patties

Hormel

Plums

10-Pack, All Flavors

For

Pork Fillet For

Summer Ripe Sweet Pluots or Red or Black

Kool-Aid Jammers

8.5 to 13.2 Oz., Select Varieties

10-Count Case Ready

Sara Lee

Russet Salad Blends Potatoes

Ruﬄes or Tostito’s Chips

4 Oz., Smithfield Bacon Wrapped

For

$ 99

10 Lb. Bag U.S. #1

T-Bone Steaks.........Lb. Select

8 $10 10 $10 $1000

Romaine Hearts

2 6

For

$ 99 $ 99

Broccoli or Cauliflower

3 $ 99 6 $ 99

FAMILY PACK BEEF SPECIALS:

Boneless Bottom

Little Sizzlers

Green Giant 3-Pack, Crisp

Kiku Apples

9 to 12 Oz. Select Varieties Fresh Express

Lb.

12 Oz. Pack (Regular or Maple) Hormel

All Meat Weiners

Sweet Crisp

Bryan

$ 99

Ground Chuck

$ 29

12 Oz., Bryan

Peeled Shrimp

Lb.

(Family Pack) Fresh Lean

(Hickory or Brown Sugar) Smithfield

Lb.

16 Oz., (31-40 Count) Louisiana Select

Catfish Fillets

Lb.

Quarter Sliced Boneless Ham Round Steak...............Lb.

Ground Turkey

Guidry’s

$ 79

(Family Pack) Boneless Center-Cut

Honeysuckle White 93% Fat-Free

19.2 Oz.

Lb.

$ 99

Rump Roast

Pork Loin

Split Fryer Breast Lb.

$ 59

Boneless Beef

Boneless Center Cut

Leg Quarters

IN OUR BEEF DEPARTMENT

IN OUR PORK DEPARTMENT

For

2 4

DAIRY DEPT. SPECIALS Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese

8 Oz. Select Varieties

$ 99

For

Shurfine Chocolate Milk

64 Oz.

3 $5

Shurfine Jumbo Biscuits 16 Oz. Select Varieties

3 10 For

Kraft American Single Sliced Cheese 16 Oz. Packs

For

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

Crash From 1-A

in this crash as Hebert submitted a breath sample which showed no alcohol present. Through the course of the onscene investigation however, Troopers learned that Hebert was distracted by her cell phone prior to the collision. The investigation is ongoing. Troopers would like to remind the public that inattentive and distracted driving is dangerous and is a leading cause of crashes in our state. It’s important for motorists to pay attention to what is going on outside of the vehicle they are driving. More information on distracted driving may be found online at the federal government’s official distracted driving website, www.distraction.gov.

Dufrene From 1-A

I am a 1987 graduate of South Lafourche High School. I had attended Nicholls State University for 2 years when I left to pursue my career in law enforcement. My two daughters graduated from South Lafourche High School; thus, I have always been a supporter of public education. By having multiple relatives working within the school system, I have an understanding of issues and concerns that our students, teachers, and schools encounter on a regular basis. Being a father and grandfather, I understand the issues and concerns that parents encounter when dealing with the school system. I believe these factors add to my ability to be a voice for all people in-

volved with the school system. Being a voice for the students, teachers, and the residents of Lafourche Parish is my top priority. As an employee of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, I have years of experience working with a successful 9-member board; therefore, I am in favor of reducing the board from its current 15 members to 9 members. I will always be available to the people of this parish. I will handle all issues with dignity and respect. But most of all, I will represent the wishes of District 15. I ask that you let your voice be heard by going vote on November 6. I also ask that you consider voting for me as your next Lafourche Parish School Board District 15 representative.

Melancon From 1-A

Fourchon’s $60 million annual budget. “I am seeking reelection in order to continue growing the economic engine that is Port Fourchon,” Melancon said. “We have a bright future at the port. The airport in Galliano is seeing increased passenger counts now exceeding over 100,000 individuals a year and a large liquid natural gas (LNG) facility is on track for construction, a project that is slated to be the most expensive in parish history.” In addition, he noted the coming of Fourchon Island, which will include the creation of some 500 acres of land at the port which will be available for lease for the servicing of deepwater rig repair among other possibilities for the land.

“As you can see, we are working on many exciting things for the future at Port Fourchon, all things that will create or help to create jobs for our local area as well as our region,” he said. “I ask for your support and vote in the fall election so we can continue making our area a great place to live, work and play.” Election day is slated for Tuesday, November 6.

Breaux From 1-A

I went from a classroom teacher of 21 years to a board member with the goal of assisting in making our schools premier learning institutes. Today, Lafourche Parish schools are rating as an “A” District. It seems that the most talked about issue as of late, is that of reducing the board from 15 to 9 members. I have stated many times at multiple meetings that I am in favor of reducing board memories’ salaries rather than cutting representation. This reduction in monthly stipends by half would equate to a greater savings to the parish rather than reducing to 9 members. Lafourche Parish has approximately 15,000 students in the school system, from prek to seniors in high school. This parish is very diverse in many different regards and school board representation is vital for advancing all our programs. I have made countless decisions throughout my term in office, all for the betterment and advancements of our students, teachers, administrators and staff. I am both dedicated and passionate about my job

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as a board member, and love working for the people of District 9.

Please consider voting for Julie Breaux, Lafourche Parish School

Board Member, District 9 on November 6.

Sheriff Craig Webre has announced a list of 15 official block party locations in Lafourche Parish for the 35th Annual National Night Out Against Crime on August 7. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be visiting each location to speak with area residents about crime prevention and neighborhood concerns. Each party will begin at 6 p.m. and last until around 9 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office will be providing food at each of the block party sites. Additionally, Explorers from POST 323 will be present at many of the block party locations offering free child fingerprinting and DNA swabbing to help enhance personal safety in Lafourche Parish. Each block party will be unique and offer various interactive activities for children and adults. Here is a list of block party locations around Lafourche Parish, as well as contact information for each party:

Blvd., Thibodaux); contact Anna Theiss at (985) 859-7495 - 1024 Bayou Blue ByPass Rd., St. Charles Community; contact Jennifer Richard at (985) 513-0446 - NAACP at Rev. Lloyd Wallace Community Center (3603 Hwy. 308, Raceland); contact Burnell Tolbert at (985) 713-4250 - Market St., Raceland; contact Bethany Burns at (985) 413-4817 - 329 Aspen Dr., Raceland (access via Elm Dr. off LA Hwy. 1); contact Cory Detillier at (985) 537-5337 - 111 Maxine Blvd., Bayou Blue; contact James Wendell at (985) 860-1092 - Sugar Land Subdivision (144 Twin Oaks Dr., Raceland); contact Rose Sampey at (985) 537-5667 - Vacherie-Gheens Community Center (1783 Hwy. 654, Gheens); contact Adam Chauvin at (985) 226-9243 - Town of Lockport (Holy Savior Ball Park on Church Street); contact Chief David

Harrelson Jr. at (985) 5323117 - The Broadway Elder Living & Rehabilitation Center (7534 Hwy. 1, Lockport); contact Tameka Bourda at (985) 532-1011 - 202 Chateau Dr., Lockport; contact Jerry Knight at (985) 856-8072 - 157 Gus Savoie Ave., Larose; contact David Carskadon at (985) 2584129 - Golden Meadow Town Hall (107 Jervis Dr., Golden Meadow); contact Jamie Liner at (985) 475-7942

Night Out block party locations announced

- 301 Hyland Dr., (Thibodaux); contact Earl Woods Sr. at (225) 205-8335 - Thibodaux Family Church (785 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux); contact Pastor Duane Bland at (985) 8599005 - Grady V’s American Bistro (900 Country Club

Any citizen who wishes to host a party, or any citizen who has planned a party that is not on this list, should contact Chaplain Jim Duck at (985) 387-4427 or via email at jimduck@lpso.net. The deadline to sign up to host a party is Wednesday, August 1.

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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. _________________________ 6 room Business Office For Rent: bayou side in Cut Off. Kitchen and shower. $500/month; $500/deposit. Call 985-772-3258. _________________________

FOR RENT

1 bed apt: for rent: HWY 308 near GM Bridge. Unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. $460/rent and $460/dep. 985-258-6277. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; Larose on Hwy 1; good neighborhood; $850/month, $850/deposit; Call Diane at 985691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath cottage. Fridge, stove; grass cut; non smoker, and no pets.13016 East Main St., Cut Off. $600/month, $600/deposit. Call 985-665-2548. _________________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: Located in Larose. Single occupancy (1 person). $600/month, $300/deposit. All utilities paid. Lawn service provided. Private laundramat on site. Call 985665-9618 or 985-859-3953 or 985-693-3833. _________________________ Apartments for rent: 950 SF well-kept apartments for rent in Thibodaux. 2 br, 2 ba with appliances provided. Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-4149071 or 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________________

2 bedroom house for rent: in Galliano. $600/mo and $400/dep. Call 985-475-6386. _________________________ 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.

Apt for rent: 129 B. 1 bd, kitchen/living room area, utilities paid, furnished. Singles or couples. No smoking, no pets, no children. $650/mo and $300/dep. Call 691-3885. _________________________ Apartment For Rent in Cut Off: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Stove, fridge, W/D hookup, water paid. $600/month, $500/deposit. NO PETS! Call 985-696-6454. _________________________ For Rent: Newly remodeled 5 bedroom, 2 bath, game room, formal living room, dining and kitchen with appliances, Sits on a large lot with shade trees. $1350 rent, plus deposit. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Located at 9339 Hwy 308, Lockport. Phone 985-532-2541 ex 17 for more info! Serious inquiries only! _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment. Kitchenette and living room. $375/month plus utilities in the Central Lafourche area. Call 985-537-9259 or 985438-8296. _________________________

MOVE IN SPECIAL!

House for rent in the Larose area: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $1000 monthly. Newly remodeled, washer/dryer. Taking applications. Call 985-693-4335. _________________________ Furnished apartment for rent: 102 West 4th Street. Apt #2. 1 bd/1 ba. $625/rent $600/dep. No pets!!! On-site laundry. 985691-3104. BY APPLICATION ONLY! _________________________ House for Rent: Soon to be available; close to LOS Hospital. 3 bedroom; 1 bath. Located at 256 West 133rd St. $800/deposit; $800/month. Call 6770212 or 258-4083. _________________________ House for Rent: Great location. Walking distance to GMMS. 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large den could be extra bedroom. 112 Dursette Ln., GM. $800/deposit; $800/month. Call 677-0212 or 258-4083. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

For Sale: 4 EA. Boat, trailer rims with tires. Rims are Ranger brand 14” aluminum 5x4.5” bolt pattern. Tires pro-meter brand ST215/75R14. $250 sold as set only! Call 985-691-9466. _________________________ Mausoleum For Sale: 2 mausoleums. Crypts #202 and #204 next to Community Bible Church, located on East 40th St., Cut Off. Asking $7200 for both. Call 985-637-0331 FMI. _________________________ Oxygen: Anytime, Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The all new Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved. Call for more information 985677-7777. _________________________ Homemade cypress swings for sale: children’s rocking horses and chairs. Call 985278-2947. _________________________

50% off first 2 months

Storage Sizes: 6x15 8x15 10x10 10x25

12058 HWY 1 ∞ Larose, LA laroseministorage@yahoo.com

985-693-3709

CAMPERS

Camper For Sale: 28 ft. 1974 Argosgy camper. Great on a hunting lease. Tow bar and hitch comes with unit. Plus 5 new tires. Asking $4000. Call 985637-0331 FMI. _________________________

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

LOOP LLC has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Engineer. This position will be assigned to LOOP’s Operations Center in Galliano, Louisiana and will report to the Manager, Reliability & Loss Control. This position routinely requires eight hour (8) days on a 5/2 schedule.

Primary job responsibilities include identifying and supporting the implementation of predictive technology, evaluating, condition monitoring data, development of equipment maintenance plans, and preventive maintenance procedures in order to provide an effective and efficient solution to ensure reliability. Participate in regulatory PM system audits and development as deemed necessary by management. Participate in the project management/engineering processes as adviser for ensuring reliability concerns are addressed and fully supported. Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) effort to determine failure mode where applicable. Inspect new installations and as well as equipment at vendor sites to identify and remedy possible reliability issues. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitors and maintains all work order records for regulatory purposes with the assistance of Field Facilities Clerk. • Monitor Monthly PM Status Reports for PM process auditing. Send related metrics and report to area supervisors to assist in facilitating regulatory PMs. • Perform periodic audits and analysis to ensure PM effectiveness. • Oversee Preventive PM and repair activities as needed. • Facilitate the revision process for PM procedures and cycles. • Provide root cause analysis using equipment monitoring data, field and shop / tear down assessments. • Provide engineering support for new asset installation. • Provide report updates for the Engineering & Technology Weekly Reports and the Reliability, Maintenance Planning & Loss Control Monthly Reports • Stay abreast of industry trends for Best Practices research and facilitates implementation of such practices. Support implementation of Best Maintenance Practices at LOOP.

Safety Management System Responsibilities: Follow the procedures set forth by the organization.

Identify and reveal risks to management. !

Identify improvements to safety processes and procedures, considering fellow employees, contract personnel, and the public when addressing an abnormal condition or nonconforming process or procedure. !

Be mindful of cascading failures early on and take action to prevent a catastrophic event. !

Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical or Petroleum is required. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a mechanical or electrical facility engineer or in maintenance engineering or reliability engineering with demonstrated proficiency troubleshooting and failure analysis within the petro-chemical industry. Experience in support of maintenance projects within the petroleum industry is a plus. Licensure/Certification: Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Required Competencies: These competencies are essential in successful completion of all facets of this role. • Accountability- Conscientious and diligent in executing work plans so that schedules and quality standards are met. Provides immediate feedback and coaching to employees on performance, recognizing exceptional efforts and addressing improvement needs. Present and available to employees, providing input and guidance as needed. • Customer Connectivity- Works to be as responsive to internal customers as to external customers. Makes every effort to meet commitments that have been made to customers and alerts others if commitments may be delayed or cannot be met. Creative in developing solutions to customers’ issues and concerns. • Shared Mindset- Encourages direct reports and peers to keep the Company's vision in mind. Not hesitant to raise questions or constructively present challenges or differences of opinion with other leaders. Once consensus is reached, is willing to communicate the results, even if different than his/her personal view. Shares information with rest of leadership team on how strategy and vision are being received and implemented by employees. • Teamwork/Collaboration- Listens to others and values different viewpoints. Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork and encourages welcoming of newcomers. Actively participates in project/Performance Based Goal Teams and supports participation by direct reports, helping to meet tactical plan objectives. • Adaptability/Flexibility- Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs. • Budget/Cost Control- Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs, creates accurate and realistic budgets, tracks and adjusts budgets, contributes to budget planning. • Communication- Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills. • Computer Skills- Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology, keeps abreast of changes, learns new programs quickly, uses computers to improve productivity. • Problem Solving- Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts. • Safety & Environmental- Promotes mutual respect, keeps workplace clean and safe, supports Company safety and environmental programs through observation of safety and environmental procedures and taking appropriate action to report observation of potentially unsafe conditions. Other Required Skills: Working knowledge and understanding of rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and valves from an operations and maintenance perspective. Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials including all types of drawings. Most important drawing knowledge centers around P&ID diagrams, piping and mechanical system drawings. Possesses effective written, verbal, and communication skills. Strong computer skills and experience in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Demonstrate a strong understanding RCM Program and methodology, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Work and Asset Management processes. Must be able to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, governmental regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals is required; ability to effectively write routine reports and correspondence is required. Must be capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from managers, clients, contractors, and customers of the organization as required. LOOP LLC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as both a pension and 401(k) Savings Plan.

Camper For Sale: 2009 Jayco Eagle RLTS 351 Fifth wheel; Warehouse kept, king bed, extras, NADA $23,000. Call 985213-9007. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________ Want to Buy/ Purchase: 75+ feet of Bayouside property preferably along Highway 1 from Cut Off to Golden Meadow area. Please call (985) 7987777. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: 129 West 33rd St, Larose. August 4, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Furniture, clothes, baby things, toys, etc. _________________________ Huge 2 family yard sale: Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4th from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 212 W 133rd St in Cut Off. Lots of everything. _________________________ Five Family Carport Sale: Located at 251 Bayou Crossing Drive by the Mathews bridge. Saturday, August 4, from 7 till 2. Good clothes, dishes, sofa, kingsize bed furniture, vintage bedroom set, vintage glassware, fabric trim, collectables and much more. _________________________ Garage Sale: THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 8am-6pm. 314 East 74th St., Cut Off. Refrigerator, glass TV table, 18,000btu A/C (used 5 months). Set of 4, 18’, 2756518 tires. New: Bayco work light, electric drill, kitchen faucet, school shoes, baby lotions, soaps, beauty, cleaning, kitchen, toys, etc. USED: senior walker w/seat, small appliances, Beatles etc 45rpm records, fabrics, messager, purses, coffee tables, lamps. 100+ DVD’s, curtains, pans, kitchen, toys, coastal décor, Sz40 new Dickies coveralls, iron & ironing board, steamer, books, pillows, desk chair, new wedding candles, guest book, etc. _________________________ Downsizing Sale: Just a few items under carport. A variety of things. No clothes. No early birds. Corner of West 141 St. Thursday, August 2, from 8 am – 2 pm. _________________________

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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Triple C Towing, LLC is presently taking applications for experienced deckhands. Apply in person ay 5551 Highway 311, Houma, La. 70360. _________________________ Help Wanted: Owner Operators Needed for DEDICATED freight. HOMEDAILY! 4 days on 2 days off! 72% to the truck. OAKLEY TRUCKING 85-300-9957. _________________________ Salon U is looking for experienced hairstylist, nail technician, or massage therapist. Call Rosalyn at 696-4540 or 532-2305. _________________________ SBL construction: looking for dependable – honest roustabout/laborer, must have own transportation, pass drug screen and physical, and be a hard worker. FMI call 985-6651220. _________________________ Help Wanted: Griffin’s Marina is now accepting applications for cashier. Apply in person at 24215 Hwy 1 in Leeville. _________________________

Harvey Gulf International Marine is now accepting applications for a full time:

Warehouseman

• Previous warehouse experience preferred • Must have a clean driving record • Must be flexible with work hours / call schedule • Assist with delivery of supplies • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Forklift certified preferred

Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357 Or online at www.harvey.gulf.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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Lady of the sea: Positions available at Lady of the sea for FT home health RN and FT med/Surg. RN. Visit www.losgh.org for more details or to apply. _________________________

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. _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ Diggin Inn Dog Boarding: day and night accommodations. Call 985-855-1071 to reserve. _________________________

Harvey Gulf International Marine

is now accepting applications for a

Billing Supervisor

Applicant should possess: • Professionalism and great people skills • Excellent computer skills - Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) • Organizational skills and ability to mulitask • 1 to 3 years of billing experience Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357 Or online at www.harvey.gulf.com

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

Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ C & C Laundromat, Inc. Open 24/7. Wash, dry and fold laundry service. Monday through Saturday. 18650 Hwy 3235, Galliano. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Private caregiver: 39 year old male dedicated to compassionate care of elderly and disabled clients. 3 years experience CMA certified. Call to schedule an interview. 985-291-3195. _________________________

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

has immediate openings for Fourchon Facility Technicians.

Experience preferred, 7 & 7 rota$on with daily per-diem, housing, and mileage reimbursement.

Compe$$ve pay & benefits! Employer paid medical dental and vision coverage, life/disability plans, 401K, paid holidays and vaca$on. Must have valid CDL. Previous oilfield experience preferred.

Apply at SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES, 546 AO Rappelet Road Golden Meadow, LA or online at www.swireos.com/careers 985-217-4548 for more info

Now Accepting Applications For EXPERIENCED OFFSHORE OS DECKHAND

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical & DOT Drug Screen • Must possess an MMC & a TWIC Card • Dredge and anchor handling a plus

GCT offers Top Pay, Benefits & 401K

Call 985-693-TUGS (8847)

EOE M/V/F

CLASSIFIED ADS 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. _________________________ Public Notice: Pursuant to LA. R.S,9:47569 & 4760. Galliano & Golden Meadow Mini Storage, 219 Hwy 3162, Cut Off, LA 70345, 985-325-8888. AUCTION: 8/15/2018 10:00 a.m. Unit#429 Elizabeth Garlington Tools, boxes of clothes, totes, toys, table and more; Unit#132 Craig Hendricks. _________________________

PRAYERS

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

OBITUARIES

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BRENT EYMARD

Brent Anthony Eymard, 52, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, passed away at home on July 26, 2018. Visitation will be held at United Methodist Church of Golden Meadow on Thursday, August 2, from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service following. Brent is survived by his wife, Darlene Orgeron Eymard: daughters, Maggie, Kasey and Madelyn: son, Robert; father, Raleigh (Wanda); brother, Peter; brothers-in-law, James Orgeron, Jr. and Nathan Orgeron (Rachel); sister-in-law, Tammy Orgeron Boudoin (David); and beloved dog and companion, Coco. Brent was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Cheramie Eymard; sister, Melanie Eymard; parents-in-law, James and Lorina Orgeron; and grandparents, Robert and Ledie Eymard and Noel and Augusta Cheramie. Brent was a welder and loved to cook. He will be sadly missed by his five grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) — The first fish weighed at the 90th Annual Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo this past weekend broke the 46-year-old rodeo record. Houma angler Guy Cenac hauled in a tarpon weighing 208 pounds 14 ounces Thursday at the Tarpon Rodeo. The event’s previous record was 206 pounds, set in 1972. Weighmaster Martin Bourgeois tells The Daily Comet it was a spectacular fish and a great start to the rodeo. It took nearly three hours to get the tarpon into the boat Thursday. Cenac tells The Advocate he didn’t realize just how big the fish was until he’d been fighting it for hours. He says that once it was landed, he thought he had a chance at the record. The state record is 246.6 pounds, set in 2015. The following are the final results from Saturday’s final day of the tarpon rodeo. Results are listed in pounds and ounces.

DARLENE LEBOEUF

Darlene B. LeBoeuf, 62, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, passed away at her home on July 28, 2018. A visitation was held at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church on July 31, from 9 a.m. until service time. Funeral Services began at 10 a.m. with burial followed at Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Darlene is survived by her husband, Erris LeBoeuf, Jr.; son, Erris LeBoeuf III (Britany); daughter, Darla L. Commardelle (Bryan); 5 grandchildren; brothers, Nolan Jr., Ned, and Ted Boudreaux; and sisters, Libby Gisclair, Myrna Cheramie, Arlene Boudreaux, Penny Naquin, and Dovie Naquin. Mrs. LeBoeuf was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Sr. and Virgus C. Boudreaux; niece, Jillian Boudreaux, and Kristen Naquin; nephew, Jerry Cheramie Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements.

TARPON DIVISION Tarpon: 1, Guy P. Cenac, Houma, “Blue Monkey,” 20814 (rodeo record); 2, Bill Price, Bourg, 149-06; 3, Drew LeBlanc, Broussard, 141-14; 4, Zach Dominique, Lafayette, 107-14; 5, Hayden Hawthorne, Houma “R&R,” 94-04. Tarpon Tag and Release: 1, “Rock & Roll” (Capt. John DeBlieux), 300 point; 2, “Built Tough” (Capt. Raleigh Robichaux), 200 points; 3, “Climax” (Capt. Lance Crochet, 200 points; 4, “Coon Pop” (Capt. “Coon” Schouest), 200 points; 5, R&R,” (Capt. Richard Hawthorne), 100 points. First Tarpon Weighed: Guy P. Cenac, Houma BIG GAME DIVISION Blue Marlin: None submitted Dolphin: 1, Brian Billeaud, New Iberia, 35-02; 2, Scott Adams, Marrero, 28-04; 3, Daniel Thibodeaux, Prairieville, 23-00. Yellowfin Tuna: 1, Charles Higgins, Baton Rouge, 154-12; 2, Tyler Smith, Denham Springs, 108-14; 3, Jack Bryant, Harahan. 94-12. Blackfin Tuna: 1, Lance Williams, Covington, 24-10; 2, Jonathan Scully, Morgan City, 24-04; 3, Michael Naquin, Clinton, 24-00. Wahoo: 1, Lance Williams, Covington, 55-00; 2, Lester Scheilinger, Slidell,

diesel price is $3.17, also down 3 cents. ___

Louisiana could receive $19 million annually for wildlife, fisheries conservation

NANCY KIFFE

Nancy G. Kiffe, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Of, passed away on July 26, 2018. A visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on July 31, from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Nancy is survived by her children, Ricky Domingue (Rhetta), Stacie D. Danos (Dudley), and Tammy G. Powell (Larry); 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Ulysses Guidry; and sisters, Susie Eymard; Glorine Pitre, and Joyce Gaspard; Mrs. Kiffe was preceded in death by her son, Carl Domingue; adopted daughter, Linda Guidry; grandson, Edward Domingue; husbands, Edward Domingue, Roy Gisclair, and Kilran Kiffe; parents, Gustave and Ophelia G. Guidry; brothers, Gustave Guidry, Percy Guidry, James Guidry, and Dudley Guidry; and sisters, Gloria Ayo, Virgie Hymel, Perline Dietrich, and Claudia Gaspard. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements.

First fish weighed breaks 46-year-old rodeo record

BATON ROUGE, La. Louisiana would receive $19 million annually to conserve more than 700 nongame fish and wildlife species and their habitats through a bill filed recently in Congress. The bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (S.B. 3223), introduced by Senators James Risch (R-Idaho) and Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.), proposes to provide state fish and wildlife agencies across the country a total of $1.3 billion annually to implement State Wildlife Action Plans. Louisiana’s share would be $19 million. The funding source would be from royalties and revenues collected from energy and mineral development on federal lands and waters. It cost the American public hundreds of millions of dollars annually to restore threatened and endangered species. Implementing proactive conservation measures could eliminate or greatly reduce those costs. ___

Average price of US gas slips 3 cents, to $2.91 a gallon

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of regular-grade gasoline in the U.S. fell 3 cents over the past two weeks to $2.91. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the average price is 59 cents higher than it was one year ago. Lundberg says the drop comes mostly from lower crude oil prices and generally weak demand for gas across the U.S. The highest average price in the contiguous 48 states was $3.71 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest was $2.50 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The U.S. average

3 groups have until Aug. 20 for Charity Hospital proposals

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three groups have until Aug. 20 to describe what they would do with the old Charity Hospital building if they’re chosen to renovate the century-old landmark that has stood vacant since Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. Matthews Southwest leads a team that created mixed-use apartment complexes in a former Sears warehouse in Dallas and renovated New Orleans’ Jung Hotel, which opened in 1925 and was damaged by Katrina. HRI Properties LLC’s work has included turning the site of a New Orleans housing project built in the 1940s into mixed-use apartments and redeveloping several historic buildings in the city. The third group, 1532 Tulane Partners Inc., includes the contractor that oversaw construction of the Louisiana Superdome and the architectural company that helped restore Brennan’s Restaurant in the French Quarter. ___

National rig count up by 2 to 1,048; Louisiana loses 4

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by two this week to 1,048. At this time a year ago there were 958 active rigs. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 861 rigs drilled for oil this week and 186 for gas. One was listed as miscellaneous. Among major oil- and states, gas-producing Pennsylvania gained two rigs. Alaska, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas and West Virginia each increased by one. Louisiana lost four rigs. Ohio and Oklahoma each decreased by one. Arkansas, California, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming were unchanged.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE 34-08; 3, Keith Meyers, Sunset, 34-06. Big Game Tag-and-Release: 1, Austin Settoon “Liquid Cargo,: 500 points; 2, Beau Bankston “Blue Line,” 500 points; 3, Blake Quinlivan “Lolita,” 500 points; 4, Hunter Myer “Fleur De Lis,” 200 points; 5, Chandler Johnson, “Blue Line,” 60 points. Best All-Angler BigGame Division: Lance Williams, Covington SHORELINE DIVISION Amberjack: Season closed Barracuda: 1. Melvin Richard, Metairie, 27-00; 2, Dean Blanchard, Grand Isle, 24-02; 3, Ben Katzeneyer, Baton Rouge, 22-00. Bluefish: 1, Maggie Dowdy, Cut Off, 4-00; 2, Chase Groger, Denham Springs, 2-14; 3, Chase Groger, Denham Springs, 214. Bonito: 1, Cason Maggio, Prairieville, 17-00; 2, Alvin Melancon, Luling, 16-10; 3, Joshua Jordan, St. Martinville, 16-02. Cobia: 1, John Munnerlyn, New Iberia, 55-06; 2, Martin Castjohn, Metairie, 48-10; 3, Michael Rispone, Central, 47-06. Croaker: 1, Andrew Boughman, Houma, 3-10; 2, Joseph Latino, Donaldsonville, 3-02; 3, Jimmy Plauche’, Baton Rouge, 2-02. Drum: 1, Jacob Babin “Team BLUMF,” Raceland, 48-12; 2, Ronnie Eschete, Thibodaux, 38-04; 3, Joshua Naquin, Houma, 33-12. Flounder: 1, Gam Gammage, Sewanne, Ga., 3-04; 2, Gary Kinler, Luling, 2-0; 3, Matt Rodrigue, New Orleans, 1-06. Gafftopsail Catfish: 1, Chad Hebert, Raceland, 6-00; 2, Roy Hogan, Des Allemands, 5-10; 3, Chad Hebert, Raceland, 4-12. Grouper: 1, David Rabalais Lake Charles, 94-06; 2, Kevin Hatcher, Donaldsonville, 91-06; 3, Ryan LeBlanc, Plaquemine, 86-02. Jack Crevalle: 1, Jack Kinler, Luling, 25-02; 2,

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Chandler Jackson, Baton Rouge, 25-00; 3, Mark Eberts, Mandeville, 24-14. King Mackerel: 1, Melvin Richard, Metairie, 48-12; 2, Melvin Richard, Metairie, 3512; 3, Andy Eymard, Cut Off, 35-08. Spanish Mackerel: 1, Ivy St Romain, Morgan City, 414; 2, Armando Perry, Lafayette, 3-12; Tommy Vidrine, Grand Isle, 3-08. Mangrove Snapper: 1, Roger Dowdy Jr., Cut Off, 1108; 2, Cooper Katzenmeyer, Baton Rouge, 11-02; 3, Josh Dussan, Pontchatoula, 1008. Red Snapper: 1, Michelle Ponder, Luling, 24-04; 2, Michael Naquin, Clinton, 2402; 3, Mary Doiron, Morgan City, 24-02. Redfish: 1, Grant Lynch, Talledega, Ala., 33-06; 2, Malcom Torres, New Orleans, 30-14; 3, Michael White, Paradis, 30-04. Redfish Stringer: 1, Kerry Melancon, New Orleans, 40-00 (rodeo record); 2, Gary Wilson, Mandeville, 33-04; 3, Maurice Daquin, Lafitte, 29-02. Sheepshead: 1, Mark Harmon, Boutte, 6-04; 2, Joe Wrubleski, Metairie, 5-12; 3, Joe Wrubleski, Metairie, 506. Spadefish: 1, “Lil” Beau Grafton, Thibodaux, 6-04; 2 Mark Johnson, Prairieville, 502; 3, Lynn Thibodaux, Iowa, 4-08. Speckled Trout: 1, Tommy Vidrine, Grand Isle. 5-04; 2, Ryan Clement, Thibodaux, 4-12; 3, Steve Ashy Sr., Lafayette, 4-04. Tripletail: 1, Michael Naquin, Clinton. 4-04; 2, Michael Naquin, Clinton 302. White Trout: 1, James Creamer, Summit, N.J., 2-08; 2, Jackson Duhe, Lutcher, 200; 3, Sydney Kelley, Grand Isle, 1-00. Best All-Around Anger Inside Division: Chad Hebert, Raceland Best All-Around Angler Shoreline Division: Melvin Richard, Metairie

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT

BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board Vacancies Residency Requirements Drainage District No. 6

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district

Fire Protection District No. 2

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 2 district

Fire Protection District No. 3

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 3 district

Fire Protection District No. 7

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 7 district

Fire Protection District No. 9

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district

Head Start Policy Council

Lafourche Parish resident who is familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families

Heroes Monument Commission

Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Juvenile Justice Commission

Qualified voter residing in the South Lafourche area

Planning Commission

Qualified voter residing in the unincorporated area of the Parish

Sewerage District No. 1

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

Sewerage District No. 7

Property taxpayer of Bayou Vista Subdivision

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

Lafourche Parish resident with expertise in the medical field and/or judicial system

Lafourche Parish resident who is a member of a recognized cultural/historical organization

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 6

Tourist Commission

The deadline for these positions will be Tuesday, August 14, 2018 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

Bid notice

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Bid notice

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche is offering used items to be sold by means of Sealed Bids. Bid Proposal Forms may be obtained from John Gisclair, Jr. at The Center, PO Box 405, 5510 West Avenue D - West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Interested parties are invited to inspect the items between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. from July 30, 2018 through August 10, 2018 excluding Saturday and Sunday and Holidays. Sealed Bids per numbered item will be accepted at Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on August 13, 2018. Send the sealed bid (s) to: Special Education District No. 1 Attn: Property Accounting Surplus Bid P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that may serve its best interest. 7/29/18 8/1/18 8/5/18

Bid notice INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche will sell to the highest bidder one – 2004 Chevrolet Venture Minivan; one – 2006 Ford E-350 12-2B Shuttle Bus; and one – 2007 Ford E-350 12-2B Shuttle Bus in “As Is” condition. The vehicles can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid for 2006 Ford E-350 Shuttle Bus” or “Bid for 2004 Chevrolet Minivan” will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on August 13, 2018. Information on the bid sheet shall include bidder’s name, address, and phone number along with the bid price. It is the bidder’s responsibility to pay all applicable taxes, title transfer fees and acquire appropriate insurance to comply with state law. The successful bidder will be required to pay for and remove the vehicle from Special Education District No. 1’s premises within five days of notification. Send bids to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Bid for 2006 Ford E-350 Shuttle Bus; 2007 Ford E-350 Shuttle Bus; or 2004 Chevrolet Minivan Special Education District No. 1 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that my serve its best interest. 7/29/18 8/1/18 8/5/18

Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 3 P. O. Box 910 Galliano, LA 70354 LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 FOURCHON FIRE STATION RENOVATIONS - 2018

Separate sealed Bids for the construction of a 1,400 square foot steel framed building addition to an existing metal frame building, concrete paving, and site work, will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 3, at their office at 17462 West Main, Galliano, LA 70354, until 11:00 a.m, local time, Tuesday, August 21, 2018, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds Louisiana State Contractor’s License of proper classification and in full force and effect, in compliance with Act. Louisiana R.S. 37:2151-63. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following location: J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc. P. O. Drawer 730 Galliano, LA 70354 A mandatory prebid conference will be held at the Fourchon Fire Station (project site), 412 A.J. Estay Road, Golden Meadow, LA 70357, at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. The bid documents for this project are posted on centralbidding.com. To view, download, and receive bid notices/updates by e mail, prospective bidders will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. If a bid is submitted electronically, Bidder shall enclose a copy of their proposal guaranty (bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check) with the electronic submission. The original proposal guaranty shall be delivered to the Owner within 48 hours of bid opening. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., the Engineer, upon deposit of $ 120.00 for each set. Any Bidder, upon returning his Bid set of documents in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date will be refunded one full deposit. On return of other sets, including those of non-bidders, in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date, a refund of $ 60.00 per set will be made. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 Kully Griffin Fire Chief 7/25/18 8/1/18

Bid notice

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS REPAIRS TO PUMP AT PUMP STATION NO. 2

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354, until 11:00 A.M. August 9, 2018, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read for the purchase of: Repairs to pump as per specs (available from our office or website) Price shall include pick up from Boland Marine in New Orleans and delivery to Pump Station No. 2 in Galliano, LA. A specifications list for repairs may be picked up at the Levee District office located at 17904 Hwy

3235, Galliano, LA, or downloaded from our website at www.slld.org (Bids and Proposals). All parts must be as listed in the specifications. No exceptions and no replacements will be accepted. Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be rejected if this stipulation is not met. The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked Bid on Repairs to Pump Station No. 2 Pump. Bids will be accepted only by registered mail or certified mail, or bid may be hand delivered in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. All other mailings will be rejected. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M., August 9, 2018 will be returned unopened. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 7-25-18 8-1-18 8-8-18

Public notice LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) MEEK’S SEAFOOD, INC. DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Meek’s Seafood, Inc., PO Box 1367, Larose, Louisiana 70373. The facility is located at 105 E. Avenue J in Larose, Lafourche Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit, LAG534818. The principal discharge from this existing source is made into the Intracostal Waterway via an effluent pipe, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC Code 5146, the applicant proposes to discharge commingled treated sanitary wastewater, slush water (ice bath) and floor washdown wastewater from an existing crab distributor facility. During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur. Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309. Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/t he-public-participation-group or call (225) 219-3276. If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision. The application, additional information, draft permit and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through

Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov. Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ardrene D. Logan, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3203. Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public

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.

JULY 25, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Allen Cordarrell, 31, Abbeville. Resisting an officer (Misd). Illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old (Misd). Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Scotty Bigpond Sr., 52, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Resisting an officer (Misd). Alvin Guidry, 69, Cut Off. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). Failure to frive on right side of road.

JULY 26, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Marion Champlin, 33, Chackbay. Contempt of court. Derrick Farlow Sr., 30, Gibson. Fugitive (2 CTS). Trevone Folse, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court. Tom Francis, 58, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Patricia Jones, 21, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court. Russell Klingman, 52, Bayou Blue. Theft (Misd). Bobby Nelton Jr., 41, Houma. Resisting an officer (Misd). Contempt of court (2 CTS). Reese Racine, 52, Houma. Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. Michael Reynolds, 61, Gray. Contempt of court. William Ammons, 63, Houma. Possession of cocaine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (Felony).

participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 708214313, by email at DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337). Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/publicnotices and general information related to the public participation in

permitting activities can be viewed a t . http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/t he-public-participation-group. Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/ All correspondence should specify AI Number 38548, Permit Number LA0127322, and Activity Number PER20180001. 8/1/18

Kara Boyd, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Kennard McKever, 42, Houma. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Operating veh. with suspended license; other offenses. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Dalvin Perio, 33, Thibodaux. Fugitive (2 CTS). Melek Robertson, 22, Houma. Fugitive. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brandon Bradley Jr., 17, Raceland. Possession of/dealing in firearms w/obliterated number/mark. Thomas Cook, 34, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Jessy Galliano, 23, Lockport. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession of Klonopin (Clonazepam) (Felony). Blake Guidry, 31, Galliano. Possession or distribtion of drug paraphernalia (Misd). License plate light required. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession of heroin (Felony). Trenton Parrick, 33, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Kristy Pfister, 34, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Patrick Price, 34, Thibodaux. Second-degree rape (Sodomy). (Sex offense). Anthony Rodrigue, 33, St. James. Contempt of court. Dezin Young, 46, Morgan City. Contempt of court.

Duane Reisner, 43, Thibodaux. Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles (Felony). Indecent behavior with juveniles. (Felony). (Sex offenseregistration required). Blaise Wiltz, 20, Breaux Bridge. Illegal possession of stolen firearm. Golden Meadow Police Department Julie Brown, 43, Lafayette. Reckless operation (No accident).

JULY 28, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Bryce Anderson, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Battery of a police officer (Felony). Resisting an officer w/force or violence(Felony). Joey Basulito, 31, Galliano. Contempt of court (5 CTS). Jose Hernandez, 47, Gulfport, MS. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Lendell Riles, 28, Patterson. Contempt of court. Russell Singleton Jr., 50, Houma. Fugitive. Tyrone Singleton, 32, Metairie. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Travon Boatner, 24, Labadieville. No DL on person. Possession with intent to distribute Hydrocodone. Careless operation. Louisiana State Police Devyn Rouge, Thibodaux. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Violation of stop sign (No injury).

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JULY 27, 2018 Louisiana State Police Floyd Billiot, 50, Galliano. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Charles Lambert, 44, Gramercy. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Prohibited ACTS-SCHEDULE II. Maximum speed limit. Possession of marijuana 2nd offense (Misd). Thomas Zirlott, 39, Raceland. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). No seat belt (1st offense). Thibodaux Police Department

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