Wednesday, August 22, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Local pharmacist Gerald Callais passes away after long illness

By Larry D. Weidel Contributing Writer

During the early hours of Saturday morning August 18th, as Gerald the thunCallais der roared and lightening flashed from a local thunderstorm, a small group of family and friends said goodbye to their father, grandfather, and friend as Gerald Callais peacefully passed away. But not without a fight! For the past week or two, hospice personnel said Gerald was near death but he continued to beat the odds.

And those who knew and loved Gerald knew he would not give up without a struggle. For the past thirteen years, Gerald fought the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Gerald was the youngest and smallest member of the class of ‘59. He was selected as one of the favorites in our class on the basis of ability, scholarship, and personality.

After graduation from LCO High School, Gerald enrolled in Northeastern State College majoring in the field of pharmacy.

By Scott McLendon Daily Comet Staff Writer

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Beach go’ers enjoyed the sand and the surf on Grand Isle last weekend. Even with the start of school and the beginning of fall just a month away, there’s still lots of summer left in southeast Louisiana.

Elmer’s Island airstrip improvements move closer to reality

habited barrier island, Grand Isle.

There used to be a sand airstrip on the 2½-mile-long sandy spit.

“The Elmer’ Island Airstrip is an airstrip that historically serviced Grand Isle for many years. Now that the airstrip is public owned and locally operated, we have the opportunity to rebuild it into an airstrip that we can all be proud of,” said Mayor Camardelle. “The economic, recreational and public safety benefits associated with this airstrip are tremendous.”

MEETINGS

Thursday, Representative Jerry Gisclair, Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle and others witnessed Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Jack Montoucet sign an agreement for the Grand Isle Independent Levee District (GIILD) to operate and manage the Grand Isle Airport at Elmer’s Island.

This agreement, between LDWF and the Levee District would include the development of an aircraft hangar, an aircraft ramp and tie down, fuel tanks, fueling area as well as an area for a terminal building.

“We expect that this airstrip will allow for enhanced public use and recreational activities on the Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge,” stated Governor Edwards.

LDWF conducts inshore and offshore research projects that are vital to the assessment of our oyster and fishery resources in nearby Grand Isle.

“In addition to increasing recreational access to the Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge and the Elmer’s Island Management Area, this airstrip will provide our agency easier access to our fisheries research lab and oyster hatchery,” said Montoucet.

The airstrip will improve access for out-of-state tourists to Louisiana’s only in-

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By KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press

ships. Drinking water sources. All computer-reliant and tied in some way to the internet. All of them vulnerable to cyber thieves, hackers and terrorists.

Roughly nine months into his job as special agent in charge of the New Orleans office of the FBI, agent Eric Rommal is keenly aware of the dangers cyber-criminals pose to Mississippi River-related businesses and south Louisiana infrastructure.

“Louisiana is a major cyber vulnerability area,” Rommal told The Associated Press in an interview.

“Every time that we have a vessel that travels up or down the Mississippi River there’s a vulnerability: that that vessel or persons on those vessels may in fact be doing harm to our systems,” said Rommal.

“And that affects the national economy and affects the entire United States.”

Rommal, accompanied by Matthew Ramey, who supervises the office’s cyber squad, and Drew Watts, an assistant special agent in charge, discussed a litany of vulnerable areas and the ways the FBI in New Orleans works to protect them.

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Seated are Jack Montoucet, LDWF Secretary and David Camardelle, Mayor, Grand Isle.

Pictured back row are Arthur Bellanger, Kelly Besson, Rep. Jerry “Truck” Gisclair, Oneil Malbrough, and Joey Murray.

Residents told the Lafourche School Board Saturday that they want the parish’s next public school superintendent to be visible in the community.

About 40 people attended a forum the board held at Central Lafourche High School to gather input as it searches for a successor to Jo Ann Matthews, who will retire in March.

“We have big shoes to fill,” said Valerie Bourgeois of Raceland, who was among about half a dozen residents who offered their views. “The person that I see taking this position has to have a vision for our district to continue to be the A district that we are.

They also have to be a good communicator and visible.”

Other residents said the next superintendent should have teaching experience, listen to the community and understand how financial decisions impact students.

“As a product of Lafourche Parish schools as a student and teacher, it is important to me that we choose the right leader moving forward,” said Tyler Dufrene of Raceland. “I would really like to see a superintendent who is a fresh face to this parish.”

Dufrene was one of the few who suggested the School Board look outside the parish for its next superintendent, while others believed the best fit for the position will come from within.

“I personally believe that if we choose someone from the inside, nothing’s going to change. We need fresh ideas and someone with the courage to See School Page 3-A

FBI eyes plethora of river-related threats

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Angels of Encouragement, a South Lafourche Relay for Life team whose members are all cancer survivors, is asking the community to come by the Lady of the Sea Hospital lobby this Thursday, August 23 beginning at 7 a.m. for a bake sale fundraiser. Money raised from the bake sale will go to support Camp Bluebird in Houma, a three-day, two-night camping trip for any adult men or women touched by cancer.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Fidelis girls group to meet every Sunday

Calendar of Events News to Use! Applications soon to be accepted for Jesse Tree Program

St. Joseph Catholic Church will soon be receiving applications for the Jesse Tree Program.

Children ages infant to 13 years old are eligible. You must live between Old Safari Heights and West 201st St. on Hwy. 1; East 95th St. and East 149th St. on Hwy. 308; and Sonic and Days Inn on Hwy. 3235. You must also be receiving food stamps.

Applications can be filled out at St. Joseph Church meeting room in Galliano on Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again on Thursday, September 6 from 12 to 3 p.m.

No applications will be accepted after this date. No phone calls please. __________________

CCC conducting summer clearance sale

The Catholic Community Center is conducting a half-price summer clothing clearance sale. Most clothing in the larger store will be 25¢ each. It is anticipated that the half price sale will run for four full weeks with new items added each day before opening.

CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano, next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations].

The store will temporarily extend its Monday hours to a new time from 12-noon to 4 p.m., during this sale.

Wednesday’s hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday’s hours from 10 a.m. to noon will remain the same.

Fidelis, a parish sponsored program, invites girls in grades 6 to 12 for food, fun and fellowship starting Sunday, August 26. These meetings will take place every Sunday until May from 6 to 8 p.m. at the St. Joseph Recreation Center in Galliano.

Come and go freely, attendance is not mandatory. Bring a friend!

Invite others to join you, all are welcome.

FMI contact Salina at 985-226-8359 or Nikki at 985-691-1525. _________________

Cancer survivor’s group hosting bake sale at LOS Hospital

The Angels of Encouragement, a survivor’s group that brings awareness and support to those touched by cancer, is asking the community to come by Lady of the Sea Hospital lobby on Thursday, August 23 beginning at 7 a.m. for a bake sale fundraiser.

Money raised from the bake sale will go to support Camp Bluebird in Houma.

Anyone wishing to make a donation or bring goodies to the bake sale may do so at the Lady of the Sea Hospital lobby in Galliano.

Or for more information, contact Polly Danos at 985-258-6558 or Mary Messer at 985632-4121. __________________

Commodities being distributed this week

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older on the dates and times as follows: - Wednesday, August 22nd at the Cut Off Youth Center from 7 – 9 a.m.

- Thursday, August 23rd at the Raceland Recreation Center from 7 – 9 a.m. __________________

SLES hosting Open House on Wed.

South Larose Elementary will hold an Open House on Wednesday, August 22 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Parents are encouraged to attend.

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Cub Scout Pack 333 is recruiting new members

Cub Scout Pack 333 is now recruiting Kindergarten through 5th grade boys and girls.

The Cub Scout program offers fun activities that promote character and leadership development, builds confidence and embraces the outdoors. Scouts also focus on helping the community through service projects.

Pack 333 is super excited to grow and has a great year planned full of fun events … camping, day trips, bonfires, pinewood derby, Camp Salmen, USS Alabama, zoo visit and much more.

Sign up dates and locations will be Wednesday, August 22, at 6 p.m. at Larose Civic Center and Thursday, August 23, at 6 p.m. at Cut Off Elementary Cafeteria.

Any questions please contact pack333larose@yahoo.c om or call 985-6774435. __________________

LPSO offering Free Hunter Safety Course this weekend

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free Hunter Education Classroom Course and a Hunter Education Field Day in December for anyone ages 10 or older.

The traditional “Classroom Course” is a two-day course covering topics such as hunter responsibility and ethics, how firearms work and firearms safety. The next Classroom Course will be offered Saturday, August 25 through Sunday, August 26.

The next Field Day will be offered on Wednesday, August 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range. Entry to the Field Day will be denied unless the completed forms are presented.

For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 3874480 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email Lieutenant Nolan Smith at nolan-smith@lpso.net.

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Holy Savior plans dinner and auction fundraiser

The annual Holy Savior steak dinner and silent auction fundraiser event is set for August 25 at the K.C. Home on Seventh St. in Lockport.

Tickets are $25 and are available at the Holy Savior School office.

The dinner is takeout by ticket only from 5 to 6:30 p.m. under the tent. Dine-in begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour and meal served at 7 p.m.

For further information, call 532-2536. __________________

Lafourche Central Market to be held every Saturday

The Lafourche Central Market will be held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at 4484 Hwy 1 in Raceland (right under the overpass).

Enjoy a one stop shop for fresh seafood, homemade meats, organic produce, treats and crafts with Cajun flair.

New vendors welcomed. _________________

SLHS Class of ‘78 planning reunion

The South Lafourche High School Class of 1978 will be hosting their 40th class reunion on Saturday, October 13 at the Larose Civic Center from 7:00 p.m. till 12:00 p.m.

Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the band will begin at 8:00. Food will be catered by Cashios. BYOL. The price for this event will be $40 per person, with a dress/casual dress code.

Please send payment

by September 15th to Sr. Class of ’78 and mail to: Sr. Class of ’78, c/o Cindy Guidry, 17476 West Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or send payment via PayP a l : leapdaygirl@yahoo.com.

RAD course slated for August in Cut Off

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on August 28, 29, and 30, at The Learning Center at Lady of the Sea Hospital, located at 200 West 134th Place in Cut Off. This self-defense course is designed exclusively for women and will take place over the course of all three days.

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.

Big Game Hunting

Against his better judgment, the big game hunter is talked into taking both his wife AND her mother along on one of his expeditions.

It does not go well.

The mother-in-law is, if anything, harder to get along with in the wilds than she was in the city.

And to make matters worse, she won’t even abide by the simple camp rules designed to keep the safari safe.

One night after dinner, the hunter’s wife realizes her mother is missing. Panicked, she rushes to her husband

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 online at: www.LPSO.net/RADsignup.

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. The deadline to register is Friday, August 24, at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 4494485 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net.

and begs him to institute a search.

He sighs, and together they set out. But before they’ve gone far, they hear throaty growling. Soon they come upon a small clearing in which the mother-in-law stands, backed up against thick, seemingly impenetrable jungle brush, and facing a huge male lion.

The wife whispers urgently, “What are we going to do?”

“Nothing whatsoever,” responds her husband. “The lion got himself into this mess, now let him get himself out of it.”

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“When it relates to commerce and the economy throughout the United States, oil and gas — it all starts here,” said Rommal.

“And when those systems are compromised, it doesn’t just affect Louisiana. It affects the entire nation.”

A cyber disruption of security systems that protect pipelines and refineries “could essentially cripple the oil and gas industry until we could get that system up and running again,” said Rommal.

Energy isn’t the only concern.

“The ports that are along the Mississippi River — many may think of them as an agricultural or a petroleum depot. But what we need to know more about is that each one of those systems is controlled by some sort of computer network that allows barges to be off-loaded, loaded,” he said.

A hacker disrupting those operations could effectively disrupt nationwide and international commerce, he said, until it could be manually restored.

THEFT Ports and the businesses that use them are susceptible to theft of money or critical information, Ramey said.

And the theft can be state-sponsored.

“That would be, say, the Chinese, the Russians, the Iranians, the North Koreans, want to compromise the ports for, say, some sort of economic or secretive information. The maritime and port industry are susceptible to what we call BEC — business email compromises,” Ramey said.

“Wire transfers are going out all the time, 24/7. If the attacker can insert himself into that email chain, they can assume the identity of the person who controls that account.” And that can lead to money being diverted to unintended sources.

FBI statistics show some 41,000 victims lost $2.9 billion to cyberthieves nationally from October 2013 to May 2018, said Ramey. Over $5 million left the state in 2017 due to cyberthieves, he said, adding: “In 2018, we’re on track to surpass that.”

TERRORISM Offshore there are drilling rigs and production platforms. Inland,

refineries and chemical plants line the river.

Compromise of their computer systems and safety systems could lead to disaster, Rommal said.

“We’re confident that the internal security systems owned by each one of those companies have mitigation plans to prevent terrible disasters from happening,” he said. “But, nonetheless, it’s something that we think about every day.”

In addition, the agents acknowledged threats to public utilities — New Orleans, for instance, draws its drinking water from the river — and various floodcontrol structures and pumping systems.

THE FIGHT Rommal said more than 20 people working for the FBI headquarters in Louisiana are working on cyber security.

They include experts working at forensics labs, doing forensics on computer hard drives and developing techniques for analyzing computer memories in efforts to fight and find intruders.

And, Rommal said, there are partnerships with other federal agencies, including a joint effort known as the National Cyber Investigative Joint Terrorism Task Force.

There is also the national InfraGard, an FBI program that enlists thousands of private-industry partners from potential cybercrime target sectors, such as such as transportation, energy, banking and infrastructure. Ramey said there are 800 members in Louisiana.

Participants can provide and receive realtime information on imminent cyber threats.

The FBI also maintains a website for its Internet Crime Complaint Center. It’s a mechanism for businesses and individuals to report cybercrime, and a source of information on the everevolving threat.

“We’re not in this fight alone,” said Rommal. “And it is a fight.” ___ Associated Press writer Stacey Plaisance contributed to this report.

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challenge those who are currently in power,” he said.

Residents who believe the superintendent should come from within the parish say the next leader needs to under-

stand the system in which they work, while others say a fresh face can offer fresh solutions.

Nearly every resident who spoke mentioned the need for visibility by the next superintendent.

“As we move forward in selecting our next superintendent, I think we need to look at the issues at hand,” said Cody Blanchard, a Thibodaux resident. “We have a disconnect with our citizens and the school district, as well as our businesses and the school district. We all have to be in sync for the success of our school district.”

The superintendent should be available to everyone and visible in school and business functions throughout the parish, Blanchard said.

“Sometimes it’s important to get a second opinion for another look,” said Blanchard.

“We should also look for people outside of the district, who have had successes.”

Applications for the position are due to be submitted by 4 p.m.

Aug. 31 at the School Board office in Thibodaux. Selected applicants will be interviewed on Sept. 29, and a new superintendent is to be chosen at a special board meeting on Nov. 1.

The next superintendent’s contract is set to begin on Dec. 21.

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Scott McLendon can be reached at 857-2204 or smclendon@houmatoday.com.

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Gerald graduated with honors and awards from the Northeastern University School of Pharmacy on May 19, 1965.

Gerald returned home to begin his chosen profession. He married his high school sweetheart, Sue Trosclair, and together they had three children, Kelly, Lynn, and Timmy.

He also had six grandchildren that he was very proud of. Gerald and Sue were married for forty-nine years before her untimely death in 2012.

During the course of Gerald’s career he once owned three drug stores, one in Raceland, one in Golden Meadow, and one in Grand Isle.

As a pharmacist and businessman, Gerald was a fierce competitor.

When the major chain stores moved into our community, Gerald held his own, built a new store in Golden Meadow, and remained successful throughout his fifty years as a local pharmacist. His one goal was to make south Lafourche a healthier place to live.

He stressed professional, courteous, and personal service for his customers and worked six days a week to serve them. His slogan was “People Caring about People.” One of his prized possessions was the certificate he received from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy in recognition of his 50 years of service.

During the years he worked in the local medical field, Gerald always cared for and appreciated his loyal customers that he called his friends. Over the years, Gerald provided medical advice and prepared prescriptions for two and three generations of local residents that totaled in the tens of thousands of “friends”.

Although very busy in his pharmacy and drug store, Gerald took the time to participate in civic activities that were important to the south Lafourche community.

He was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteer for the Cajun Festival, and board member of the Lady of the Sea Hospital. Gerald was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lady of the Sea Hospital during the construction of that facility. He took pride in being a driving force in the development of the Dialysis Center on the hospital grounds.

To his family and friends, Gerald Callais’ life was an beacon of dedication, perseverance, generosity, and success. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew and loved him.

A visitation will be held in his honor from 10 a.m. until funeral time at noon on Friday, August 24th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, La.

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Barbers dole out dozens of cuts to New Orleans’ homeless

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By HANNA KRUEGER NOLA.com/ The Times-Picayune

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nearly two years ago, Brennon Jones told his wife Tasha, “I want to go cut hair for the homeless.” The next day, Jones hit the streets of Philadelphia with scissors and sprays in tow, dolling out styles and trims to the city’s homeless population.

It was supposed to be a one time thing, but a video of Jones’ philanthropic barbering went viral, kicking off the Haircuts4Homeless initiative.

Brennon and Tasha have been on tour ever since.

Most recently, they could be found in New Orleans underneath the overpass at Canal Street and Claiborne Avenue giving haircuts to homeless men and women.

The homeless population living in that area warmly accepted the invitation to be professionally styled and pampered.

Haircuts 4 Homeless, which is sponsored

by Maestro’s Classic barbershop out of Bristol, Pennsylvania, set up three stations and served about 40 homeless men and women throughout the day.

Some requested just a trim, while others asked for the removal of inches-long beards or the styling of elaborate braids. The hair stylists and barbers delivered for six hours as cars sped by and sirens wailed from the nearby University Medical Center. By that afternoon, they not only had given dozens of fresh haircuts, but also bags filled with toiletries, socks and underwear.

Anthony Spadafora, the branch architect for Maestro’s Classic, noticed one man with a sign asking for work. He offered him a gig sweeping up hair and the man happily accepted.

At one point, Justin LeBlanc, a New Orleans native, stopped by to drop off cases of water for the stylists and their customers under the overpass.

Haircuts4Homeless heads to Trenton, New Jersey, next. Jones said the goal is to show the homeless that people still care about them. It is an added bonus if the haircuts help get the men and women back on their feet.

“My very first haircut, his name was Braden. I cut his hair on 15th & Walnut (streets).

A few days later, I went to check up on him and he wasn’t there. I was hoping nothing bad happened to him. When we did catch up weeks later, he got offered a full-time job,” Jones previously told CBS Philly.

At least 60 homeless men and women died in New Orleans last year, most of them on the streets. The figure was a 13-percent jump from 53 homeless people who died in 2016, according to a new count that catalogued last year’s deaths in abandoned homes and cars, under elevated highways and in motels, shelters and hospitals.

A new, low-barrier, 100-bed homeless shelter opened in 2017 on the second-floor of the old Veterans Administration hospital downtown on Gravier Street.

NOLA.com ‘ Times-Picayune’s Katharine Sayre and Richard Webster contributed to this story.

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Education superintendent: LA teachers need pay hike

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s education superintendent says salaries for public school teachers need to be raised.

State Superintendent of Education John White made his comments Thursday on a local radio show. The Advocate reports that White noted teacher pay has slipped below the regional average after Louisiana reached that longtime target in 2007.

The latest figures compiled by the Southern Regional Education Board, for the 2015-16 school year, show Louisiana teachers are paid $49,244 on average, compared to the $50,949 regional average. The national average is $58,064.

Gov. John Bel Edwards has said he hopes to recommend to lawmakers an increase in public school financing next year that would help pay for teacher raises. White says the state needs to be sensitive to pay for shortage areas, including math and science teachers.

Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com

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US rig count remains at 1,057; Texas gains 3 rigs

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. held steady at 1,057 this week.

At this time a year ago there were 946 active rigs.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 869 rigs drilled for

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Among major oiland gas-producing states, Texas gained three rigs, Louisiana and Pennsylvania each increased by two and Oklahoma added one.

New Mexico lost three rigs and Alaska, Ohio, West Virginia and Wyoming each decreased by one.

Arkansas, California, Colorado, North Dakota and Utah were unchanged. ___

LAunemployment rate rises for fourth straight month

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s unemployment rate continued rising in July, worsening for the fourth straight month.

The state’s jobless rate rose to 4.9 percent from 4.7 percent in June. Despite the rebound, unemployment remained below the July 2017 rate of 5 percent.

The number of unemployed Louisianans rose by 4,000 to 105,000, as a decline in working people outstripped a smaller decline in the state’s workforce.

The separate employer payroll survey — which is many economists’ top labor market indicator — was flat at 1.99 million. Payrolls remain 21,000 above year-ago levels, thanks to strong gains in early 2018.

July’s U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent from 4 percent in June. Louisiana has the third-highest jobless rate among states The U.S. Labor Department released figures Friday, adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes ___

2 groups submit proposals for old Charity Hospital

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana State University says two groups have submitted proposals for new uses of the century-old building that held Charity Hospital until Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005.

The LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation said in a statement Monday that one of three groups asked for proposals dropped out because a principal team member died last week.

The foundation will release proposals from HRI Properties LLC and 1532 Tulane Partners after it recommends one to the LSU Board of Supervisors.

HRI has redeveloped several historic buildings. 1532 Tulane Partners includes the

architectural company that helped restore Brennan’s Restaurant.

LSU Board of Supervisors meets Oct. 4. The foundation will make its recommendation sometime before that.

The three teams were among six that responded to a request for qualifications. ___

Louisiana uninsured rate drops since expansion of Medicaid

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A new study shows the number of Louisiana adults without health insurance has been cut in half since the state expanded its Medicaid program.

The Louisiana Health Insurance Survey has been conducted by LSU every two years since 2003. It found 11.4 percent of non-elderly Louisiana adults were uninsured in 2017.

That’s about 321,000 people aged 19 to 64.

In 2015, the rate was 22.7 percent.

Driving the drop is Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to enact Medicaid expansion. That has added 474,000 adults to government-financed insurance since July 2016.

The report says about 53 percent of Louisiana adults have health insurance through their employers, while Medicaid covers about 21 percent.

Fewer than 3 percent of Louisiana children are uninsured. The report showed nearly 54 percent are covered through Medicaid.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Preliminary numbers show Louisiana State University is on track to have its largest freshman class in history.

The university started fall classes Monday by announcing that it expects to have at least 5,800 freshmen, topping a prior record of 5,725 enrolled six years earlier.

LSU says the freshman class is its most diverse, as well, with more than 1,625 students in the incoming freshman class who reported themselves as nonwhite, compared to 1,252 last year.

Its honors college on campus also has a historically high level of enrollment, at 740 students, the largest ever.

The numbers can change, however. Enrollment figures for Louisiana’s flagship university in Baton Rouge are finalized after two weeks of class, on Sept. 7.

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Analysis: La. college students start new year with fee hikes

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When thousands of Louisiana college students return to classes this week, many of them face another round of boosted costs, as the price tag for getting a degree creeps ever higher.

Two of Louisiana’s four public college systems — the LSU and Southern University systems — enacted campus-wide fee hikes of up to 5 percent on their students. The ever-increasing fee charges aren’t covered by the state’s TOPS tuition aid program.

Full-time students on LSU’s main campus in Baton Rouge are paying $282 more a semester.

On Southern’s campus in Baton Rouge, full-time undergraduates have to pony up an extra $217 per semester.

At Southern University at New Orleans, they’re paying $169 a semester more. Students are facing higher charges at LSU’s campuses in Alexandria, Shreveport and Eunice, too.

The decision stunned some state lawmakers who thought students would be spared such increases after higher education was shielded from state financing cuts.

“It was a shocker, certainly,” said House Speaker Taylor Barras, a New Iberia Republican.

“I was quite surprised to see how quickly the decision was made to raise fees. Quite frankly, that was disappointing.”

After three special sessions this year, lawmakers reached a deal to renew 0.45 percent of an expiring 1 percent state sales tax to close much of a looming budget gap and stave off hefty cuts in the 201819 year. Concern about steep cuts to public colleges and the TOPS program was a driving force to help collect the votes needed to pass the tax.

Higher education officials were prominent in the Louisiana Capitol during debate.

Barras said he heard from many lawmakers displeased when the LSU Board of Supervisors raised fees only days after that tax deal was done. Southern University’s governing board followed a week later.

Rep. Ted James, a Baton Rouge Democrat,

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showed up at the Southern board meeting to object to the move, saying lawmakers who supported the sales tax didn’t expect universities to still raise costs on students.

“It pains me that we are having this less than three weeks after we voted,” James said.

The University of Louisiana System, the largest of the state’s university systems, didn’t raise fees on students at its nine campuses after the tax vote.

“We sincerely appreciate the Legislature’s work to provide stable funding this year, and our member institutions made a conscious decision not to propose any fee increases for the fall semester,” UL System spokeswoman Cami Geisman said in a statement.

However, she noted the system management board might consider “a minor increase” in the spring.

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System didn’t do system-wide mandatory fee hikes. But individual, program-specific fees were raised, such as charges for cosmetology courses, aviation maintenance courses, and welding students on certain campuses.

To defend increased charges, college leaders point out campuses took deep and repeated state financing cuts over nearly a decade, and tuition and fee hikes haven’t fully offset the slashing. They say while campuses are digging out from prior cuts, they’re coping with mandated increases in

health care, retirement and insurance costs and competing to hold onto faculty.

“For the last few years, we’ve literally been in a survival mode,” Southern University President-Chancellor Ray Belton said.

“These standstill budgets do not hold us whole.”

LSU board member Blake Chatelain said: “Costs are rising every year. Faculty salaries are 10 percent below peer.

Expenditures per student are significantly below peer.”

LSU’s boosted charges on students, which also covers attendees of the law and veterinary schools, will raise nearly $17 million, most of that for the main campus. Southern’s fee increases, also hitting students at the law school and two-year school in Shreveport, are estimated to generate $4 million.

A small slice of the money will increase need-based financial aid for students.

Barras worried: “Can we expect that every year there will be a fee increase on students?”

That’s possible for at least a little while longer.

While Louisiana’s public college systems don’t have authority from lawmakers to raise tuition rates, lawmakers have given them the ability to set and modify their own fees within certain parameters until mid2020. ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000.

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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.

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GERALD CALLAIS

Gerald Joseph Callais, age 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, La. passed away August 18.

2018.

A visitation will be held in his honor from 10 a.m. until funeral time on Friday, August 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A mass and Christian burial will take place at 12 p.m. at the church.

He is survived by his daughters, Kelly Gaubert and husband, Raymond; Lynn Weimer and husband, Ron; son Timothy and wife, Terri; grandchildren Meaghan and Allison Gaubert; Andrea and Josh Weimer; and Madeline and Ellen Callais; sisters Lois Pitre (Raleigh), Carolyn Chouest (Gary), and Janell Greene (Mickey); and one sister-in-law Rosemary Gallaino.

Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Julie “Sue” Callais; parents Sidney and Virgie Callais; and in-laws Vhores and Elda Trosclair.

Gerald was a retired pharmacist having served the south Lafourche area for fifty years.

He was a graduate of LaroseCut Off High School and alumnus of the Northeastern University School of Pharmacy.

He served his community in many ways and was noted for his service as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lady of the Sea Hospital during its construction. He also headed up a drive to have a Dialysis Center placed on the grounds of the hospital.

Gerald was a successful businessman, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.

He dedicated his life to serving the medical needs of his neighbors and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him. ___________________

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If LSU coach Ed Orgeron wanted to highlight perceived slights of the Tigers as a way of motivating players to prove their critics wrong, he’d have plenty of material.

Expectations are relatively low in 2018, Orgeron’s second full season at the helm. A number of unproven players are competing for key positions on offense and the Tigers have a daunting schedule that begins with resurgent Miami and includes games against each of last season’s national title game participants, Alabama and Georgia.

If Joe Burrow, a graduate transfer from Ohio State, isn’t the answer at quarterback, or if sophomore QB Myles Brennan isn’t ready, it could be a rough season.

Those are LSU’s only two QBs on scholarship following recent decisions by projected reserves Lowell Narcisse and Justin McMillan to transfer.

The Tigers’ top running backs are senior Nick Brossette, who was a third-stringer last season, and sophomore Clyde Edwards-Helaire, whose next carry will be the 10th of his career.

Not a single wide receiver had more than 219 yards in 2017 and the offensive line took a hit when starting guard Ed Ingram was suspended indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of team rules.

But when LSU’s burley, Cajun coach addresses his players with his distinctive raspy voice, he makes it clear he doesn’t want them dwelling on doubters, telling them instead to “block out the noise.”

“I try to get them to focus on the task at hand and put all that stuff aside,” Orgeron explained earlier this month.

It sounds like the Tigers have taken that to heart.

“I’m off of social media right now,” defen-

sive lineman Breiden Fehoko said. “To me, it hasn’t really set in to try to prove people wrong.

It’s more so to prove us right. To prove what we can do.”

Fehoko, a junior, transferred to LSU from Texas Tech and will play his first snaps for the Tigers when they travel to Dallas to meet the Hurricanes on Sept. 2.

Some other things to know about LSU this season: QB COMPETITION The 6-foot-4 Burrow has maturity and experience on his side as he competes against 6-5 Brennan. Burrow was a highly regarded recruit in Ohio. But after a redshirt year with the Buckeyes in 2015, he could not beat out J.T. Barrett for the starting job the past two seasons. He appeared in 10 games for Ohio State, completing 29 of 39 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns.

Brennan attempted 24 passes last season, throwing two interceptions and one touchdown pass. But Brennan was one of Orgeron’s prized 2017 recruits.

“We’re going to let the process happen throughout camp,” Orgeron said of the competition between his QBs. “I’m not going to tip my hand.”

And what if both get hurt? Next up are walkons Andre Sale and Jordan Loving.

“Those guys will have to start to get ready for backup in case an emergency would happen, but we feel good about the two quarterbacks that we have,” Orgeron said.

CATCHING ON The most accomplished receiver on the squad is junior transfer Jonathan Giles, who still has to prove his success at Texas Tech in 2016 — 1,158 yards and 13 TDs receiving — translates in the SEC. The Tigers also have high hopes for a pair of true freshmen, Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall. Sophomore Justin Jefferson has impressed coaches

AUGUST 16, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rickey Cheramie, 42, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Trent Folse, 23, Houma.

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (Felony).

Christina Gonzalez, 22, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Victor Gonzalez, 25, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (Misd).

Eric Sylvester, 26, Thibodaux. Second-degree battery (Felony). Aggravated assault with a firearm AUGUST 17, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Nicholas Benoit, 29, Thibodaux. Possession of/dealing in firearms w/obliterated number/mark. Content of court.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Eddie Brown IV, 26, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Jude Galliano, 41, New Orleans. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Landa Griffith, 39, Houma.

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Terrence Hadley Jr., 24, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Fugitive (3 CTS).

Angela Plaisance, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Brent Plaisance, 40, Raceland. Contempt of court. Possession of Valium (Diazepam) (Felony).

Trina Thibodeaux, 42, Houma. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Ryan Simoneaux, 37, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

Lockport Police Department Michelle Comardelle, 32, Lockport. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (Felony).

Osorio Gonzalez, 27, Larose. Speeding (11-20 miles over). D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Driver must be licensed.

Janae Matherne, 24, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole Nathan Williams, 51, Meraux. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Louisiana State Police Richard Carter, 44, Larose.

Prohibited Acts-Schedule 1.

View outward or inward through windshield or windows; obscuring prohibited. Speeding (21-24 miles over). D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd).

Golden Meadow Police Department Rogelio Xauier Ledezma, 23, Pflugerville, TX. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling (Felony).

James Williams Jr., 51, Galliano. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling (Felony).

AUGUST 18, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Ayreon Bean, 19, Houma.

Fugitive. Resisting an officer.

Tyroneeka Howard, 22, Houma. Resisting an officer.

Theft generally.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Klabert Guilliot Jr., Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Jonathan Pitre, 24, Houma. Aggravated burglary (Felony). Possession of marijuana 2nd offense (Misd). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law.

Chad Dufrene, 31, Raceland. Illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old (Misd). Possession or marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses (Felony).

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Nicholas Lafont, 30, Houma. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd).

AUGUST 19, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Damion Daggs, 26, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property (Felony).

Georgeanna Robertson, 31, Thibodaux. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Theft (Felony) (Attempted).

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a male suspect who committed a vehicle burglary in Galliano.

On the morning of August 4, deputies responded to a reported vehicle burglary on West 152nd Street in Galliano. Deputies learned several items were stolen including cash, prescription medication, and sunglasses.

They viewed surveillance video at the residence and observed a suspect commit a burglary on the vehicle before leaving the area.

Based on the video, deputies believe the man is in his 20s or 30s, ap-

proximately 5’10” tall, and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He appears to be bald with tattoos on his right arm and upper chest.

Deputies are asking for your assistance in this case. Anyone who can identify the suspect, or anyone with any other information on this crime, is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crime stoppersbr.org.

Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

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 proven guilty.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron address the crowd at Coach O Day held in February 2017.

enough to take firstteam snaps in the Tigers’ initial intrasquad scrimmage of fall camp.

The Tigers also expect junior Derrick Dillon to contribute in the slot.

Despite the receiver corps’ relative lack of experience, Giles calls that position a strength and predicts LSU will throw more than in the recent past.

DEFENSIVE STABILITY LSU appears to have few concerns on defense.

Accomplished coordinator Dave Aranda has many experienced players returning in his pressure-heavy 3-4 scheme.

Outside linebackers K’Lavon Chaisson and Michael Divinity are expected to provide a strong pass rush from the edges. Junior linebacker Devin White anchors the middle. Ball hawk Andraez “Greedy” Williams, who had six interceptions last season, leads an accom-

plished secondary that includes Terrence Alexander, a graduate transfer from Stanford who is a strong candidate to play nickel back.

NEW KICKER The Tigers hope to have addressed inconsistency in the kicking game by adding Cole Tracy, a transfer from Division II Assumption College. Orgeron has been pleased so far by Tracy, who last season led all Division II kickers in field goals with 27 and field goal percentage at .931.

KEY GAMES In addition to the neutral site opener with Miami and home dates against Georgia on Oct. 13 and Alabama on Nov. 3, the Tigers have road games against Auburn (Sept. 15), Florida (Oct. 6) and coach Jimbo Fisher’s new team, Texas A&M (Nov. 24). ___ More AP college football: https://apnews.com/tag/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Pictured left to right is Jacoby Breaux, Julian Bernard, Trevor Falgout and Cason Cortez. The Bayou Gators Baseball Travel Baseball team represented Lafourche Parish in a Homerun/MVP GSSA Tournament in Gulfport, Mississippi the weekend of August 17. These kids were picked because of Homeruns and being elected to MVP games throughout the baseball season in GSSA tournaments along with about 500 other kids from 7u to 15u age groups. These kids were part of the 7u age group that played the tournament with 8u age group.

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MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018 11:00 A.M. The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer.

A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 10, 2018 as read.

Mr. Joe Chauvin from GIS Engineering gave the following report: 1. He stated we have to install a culvert with a flood gate on the Hebert Levee. A motion was made

by Commissioner Besson, seconded

by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve the purchase of a culver and flood gate and the labor involved with the installation of the flood gate.

2. He stated he is still working on getting a quote for the Bush hog cutter to go on the Bob Cat. 3. Working on the Bayou Thunder Breakwater and the soil samples came back and heavier rock will be needed for the breakwaters and matting to ensure the rocks will not sink after installed.

4. He stated the second levee inspection is due around the 2nd week of August.

5. The survey markers of the Elmer’s Island Airstrip were installed and a map showing the airstrip was delivered to Wildlife and Fisheries to complete the lease agreements for the airstrip.

6. Still working with FEMA to get the levee board reimbursed.

7. Still proceeding with the Statewide Flood Control Application Process. The levee board project is moving forward.

President Camardelle stated that he is working with Wildlife and Fisheries on the lease agreement for the airstrip on Elmer’s Island. One more review is needed and the lease should be ready to be signed. He stated that he met with the Governor and Lt. Governor for the $15 million dollars allocated for rocks in the gulf on the western end of the island. The state park is getting money for rocks, upgrade fishing pier and to fix some roads. We are still working on the access to Elmer’s Island and the trolley suggestion. Mr. Camardelle thanked Jefferson Parish Councilman Templet and Roberts, Senator Alario, Representative Gisclair, and CPRA for helping to secure funding to complete the segmented rock breakwaters on the north side of Grand Isle.

He thanked Representative Scalise and Graves, Senator Kennedy and Cassidy and all the federal delegations for helping the levee board with funding for our projects.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses associated with operating the levee district.

A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 11:49 a.m.

David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District 8/22/18

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULALRY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: 0 Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the July 10, 2018 town meeting as written with the following correction: Page 4 – Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports. 1.

Requested that if any constituent calls for the schedule for mosquito spraying and the person answering the call does not know the schedule they should tell the constituent that they would try to find out and get back to them. The constituent should not be told to ask someone else for the schedule. This applies to any service provided by the town.

Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of July 9 through August 18, 2018 there were 14 arrest, 139 traffic stops, 57 traffic citations issued and 359 total calls; traffic fines totaled $12,402.00, Misd payments $594.00 for a total of $12,996.00; golf cart tag income totaled $19,275.00. He then presented a bill to the Police Department for police supplemental pay dating back to 2004. After a brief discussion it was agreed to ignore the bill. He then stated that he was giving some old police cars to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office as they are in need and work so closely with the Grand Isle Police Department.

Joseph Chauvin with GIS Engineering was recognized and reported on the ongoing town projects: 1. Reported that the Town of Grand Isle and the G.I. Independent Levee District were working on an Intergovernmental Agreement for town employees to be used by the Levee District to construct some levees in order to save money. 2. Working on a Local Government Agreement Program grant of $35,000 to be used for drainage pumps. 3. Meeting with Entergy for a grant to improve the baseball fields at the Community Center.

Town Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and reported: 1. Working on certain drainage ditches that were holding water. 2. The ditch behind the Rotary Club was dug out. 3. The culvert and flood gate on Post Lane is collapsed and will be repaired.

Landry Hole will be pumped out to make a foundation.

The following resolution was jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2759 A Resolution requesting the Louisiana Delegation of the United States House of Representatives and Senate to introduce and support legislation to impose a $.10 cent per pound fee on all seafood imported into the United States to be utilized to improve imported seafood safety.

WHEREAS, a 2017 study conducted by the U.S. Governmental Accountability Office found that only a limited number of inspections are performed on foreign seafood processors and farmers; and WHEREAS, foreign seafood, especially those grown in aquaculture facilities, are often treated with large doses of antibiotics and other chemicals to treat diseases and enhance their growth; and WHEREAS, the lack of inspec-

tions and testing can lead to unhealthy levels of chemicals and antibiotics in the seafood being consumed by Americans; and WHEREAS, these practices place American Commercial Seafood Producers at a competitive disadvantage with foreign producers who are not held to the same standards; and WHEREAS, the fees collected on imported seafood can be used to fund the hiring of additional inspectors to insure the safety of imported seafood consumed by Americans; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: Section1. The Louisiana Delegation of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate be and are hereby requested to introduce and support legislation to impose a $ .10 cent per pound fee on all seafood imported into the United States to be utilized to improve imported seafood safety.

Section 2. That a copy of this resolution is to be mailed to each member of the delegation for consideration. : Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 14th day of August 2018.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to allow the 2-241st MPAD-Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Family Readiness Group the use of the Multiplex Center Parking Lot for a bake sale on Saturday, September 1, 2018.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to allow the use of the Community Center to the Louisiana National Guard Child & Youth Program for their Youth Leadership Summit on November 16-19, 2018.

A brief discussion followed concerning the Grand Isle Beach Horseback Ride hosted by Down the Bayou Ranch LLC. It was decided that the Chief would consult with the members of the club and insure that the horses would not go closer than 50 feet from the water edge.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve Digco Utility Construction Pay Application No. 4 in the amount of $69,480.00 for work on the Natural Gas Regulator Station in order to close out the FEMA Project.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve payment of Hartman Engineering, Inc. invoice of $14,467.50 for professional services on the Town Project of the Multiplex Center Improvements.

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to grant the request of Wesley Bland to cut down an oak tree at 139 Grand Isle Parkway with the stipulation that five (5) new trees are to be planted at 139 G.I. Parkway or on any town property before the tree is removed.

Council Member Ray Santiny requests/reports: 1. Asked about the Rome Drainage Pump discharge pipe. The pilings at the water edge poses a danger to swimmers, but it was explained that the Town was waiting for collars to fit the pipe that would be installed and the pilings and lumber would be needed to complete support of the line.

Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Requested that the Hebert Lane ditch be swept as it keeps caving in. 2. Realizes that the mosquito are still a problem and stated that the new company does not know all of the back streets and ditches. He suggested that the Town purchase some books at a cost of $75.00 for a town employee to study and become qualified to spray and larvacide for the mosqui-

toes in conjunction with the contractor. That way the town employee would know the back streets and ditches and would be able to spray and larvacide in those places not familiar to the contractor. 3. Apologized for the air plane not being able to spray over the weekend but it did spray on Monday the 18th.

Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Announced that a representative of the mosquito control contractor would be at the Town meeting of August 28, 2018 to answer any questions from the Council and the audience.

2. Reported that the present contract between the Town and Mosquito Control Services states that if the Town wishes to terminate the contract the Town must give the contractor 90 days prior notice of the intent. He then made a motion which was seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed upon to give notice to the contractor now in order that the Town would have the option to re-bid the contract if wanted.

3. Stated that a light bar and town emblems were needed on the Kubota being driven by the young clean up crew.

4. Asked for the lights on the fishing pier be checked.

5. Water Dept. needed to be notified to repair hole on Capitol Lane.

6. Reported that he and the Mayor spoke to Jefferson Parish Council about a sub station on the water line from Lafitte being damaged which causes a great problem.

7. Reported that quick books accounting system will not work for the Town but he spoke to a vendor at the LMA Convention that can provide a system and they will be in contact with the town.

Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: Asked about all the junk under the new maintenance building and why all the junk vehicles were there.

Supervisor Hernandez reported he was getting ready to auction the vehicles and clean up the junk under the building.

Mayor’s report: 1. Announced that the Town had again won the Cleanest City Award and an LMA Achievement Award for the Ninety West Park Project.

2. Thanked Representative Steve Scalise for being instrumental in Grand Isle being allocated $15 million for levees.

3. Attended shrimp task force meeting yesterday with Rep. Steve Scalise and other officials in New Orleans.

4. Meeting with Mark Wingate next week for the Hurricane Protection Levee.

5. Signed air strip at Elmer’s Island agreement between the G.I. Independent Levee District and Wildlife and Fisheries and met with Secretary Jack Monticello concerning the new regulations for crab fishermen.

6. Looking at another rodeo association coming to Grand Isle next year.

7. Thanked everyone for their hard work and the Chief for handling the many visitors for the Tarpon Rodeo.

Mr. Walter Maples was recognized and told the Council that the BP Crosses Memorial needs cleaning and weed eating and that ropes are needed by Mrs. Helen Tabor for the golf cart path and the cement levee crossovers needs cutting.

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.

David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 8/22/18

Sheriff’s Office offering rape defense course this month

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on August 28, 29, and 30, at The Learning Center at Lady of the Sea Hospital, located at 200 West 134th Place in Cut Off. This self-defense course is designed exclusively for women and will take place over the course of all three days.

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 online at: www.LPSO.net/RADsignup.

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. The deadline to register is Friday, August 24, at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 4494485 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net.

Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell announced that a Larose man convicted of first degree robbery in May of this year was sentenced to serve fifteen years in prison by a Lafourche Parish judge Wednesday.

Leonard Evans, 25, was charged along with a female accomplice of robbing a victim in her home in the South Lafourche Community on December 16, 2016.

The two perpetrators stole a large sum of cash from the victim during the crime.

Evans, along with Jasmaine Caine, was charged shortly after the offense when the victim identified both perpetrators from photo lineups.

Evans was accused of using a handgun during the robbery, which he discharged once, although no one was injured.

Evans, who was facing between three and forty years in prison, was sentenced to serve fifteen years at hard labor by the Hon. F. Hugh Larose, who presided over the trial in May. “Both of these perpe-

trators are now where they belong,” said District Attorney Kristine Russell. “We cannot tolerate such reckless and dangerous behavior in our community.”

Caine, who pled guilty to attempted armed robbery, was sentenced to serve seven years in prison, testified following Evan’s conviction.

“The sentence handed down Wednesday reflects the seriousness of the offense,” said Assistant District Attorney Shaun George, who prosecuted the case along with Jason Chatagnier. “But considering this offender’s criminal history, we will be seeking an enhanced sentence under the habitual offender law.”

George said that the bill of information on the habitual offender proceeding has already been filed.

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