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Storm debt paid, Entergy Louisiana customers get lower bills By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More than 1 million Entergy Louisiana customers will see their utility bills drop this month after the debts have been paid from repairing damage done by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the company announced Wednesday. Residential customers will see monthly charges fall a few dollars per month, depending on where they live, according to estimates released by Entergy Louisiana. In southeast and north Louisiana, those customers will get a reduction of about $4.35 per month, based on average usage of 1,000 kilowatt-hours. Residential users from around the Baton Rouge area west to the Texas state line will get a reduction of about $2.57 per month.

By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

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School traffic guards will soon be an all-to-familiar sight beginning Thursday as public school begins in Lafourche Parish. Motorists are cautioned to obey all school traffic laws and be on the look out for children and school buses.

South Lafourche Airport to design drainage improvements under FAA grant By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

The South Lafourche Airport in Galliano recently received a portion of $25.6 million in grant money distributed in Louisiana from the Federal Aviation Administration. The grant was split between 13 airports in the state through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The state is also matching more than $2.8 million for the program. The South Lafourche Leonard Miller

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Arrests.......................8-A Calendar of Events.....2-A

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Lottery.........................2-A News In Brief...............7-A Obituaries.............6-A/7-A

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An aerial view of the South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr. Airport. Submitted photo

Jr. Airport will receive $54,000 to design drainage improvements that have hindered the south side of the airfield, Airport Manager Richard Osborne said. Once the designs are complete, the project will cost another several hundred thousand dollars to complete next year, he said. “This Federal investment will allow us to continue to grow the airport sustainably well in to the future,” said Chett Chiasson, executive director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and South Lafourche Airport. The FAA awarded $25.6 million as part of the 2018 Airport Improvement Program grants using $3.18 billion in funding provided by Congress for airports across the country, a LADOTD press release states. “We’re grateful to receive this grant for airport improvements all across our state,” LADOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson said. “Air travel is an essential part of the state’s infrastructure, and we owe it to the traveling public to provide safe, high-quality airports. As always, we’re dedicated to continuing the search for alternate means of funding to improve the quality of life of our citizens and visitors.” See Airport Page 3-A

At least 12 properties in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes have been condemned and authorized for demolition this year. The condemnation process differs in each parish, with parish council approval required at different phases. When a property or structure is reported to the parish as a derelict, nuisance, haven for drug or crime activity, or eyesore, it is turned over to parish officials to investigate and determine if any codes have been violated. Each parish has its own set of codes, or rules, that buildings must adhere to in order to be deemed safe and livable. In Terrebonne, a property can be condemned after it has been reported, inspected, the owners are notified, the Parish Council holds a public hearing and votes to condemn and public bids are solicited for demolition. Most of that process falls under the authority of the Planning and Zoning Department’s Nuisance Abatement Division. Property owners are given several opportunities to bring a building into compliance before demolition. See Property Page 5-A

Effort to end Louisiana split-jury law gets bipartisan push By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An unlikely, bipartisan coalition is working to win voter support for a proposal ending Louisiana’s Jim Crow-era law that allows split juries to convict people of serious felony crimes, a former district attorney said Monday. Voters will decide the fate of the constitutional change on the Nov. 6 ballot. See Law Page 3-A

History, Hollywood and voodoo all in a New Orleans cemetery By BETH J. HARPAZ, AP Travel Editor

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If you’ve heard about New Orleans’ famous cemeteries with their above-ground tombs, chances are you’ve heard about the gravesite of the so-called voodoo queen. Her name was Marie Laveau and she is buried in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. But visitors looking to visit her grave need to know a couple of things. First, you can’t sightsee there on your own. Since 2015, tourists have been allowed into the cemetery only on guided tours. “We were having so much vandalism in the cemetery, in addition to panhandlers saying they were tour guides and handing visitors markers to mark up the tombs,” said Sherri Peppo, executive director of New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries. “It got out of hand.” Even with the rules, the cemetery still gets some 200,000 visitors a year on authorized tours. And unlike the sprawling 19th-century garden cemeteries found

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Calendar of Events News to Use! Art workshop to be offered by Mildred Gisclair at LCC

A workshop given by Mildred Gisclair will be held on Saturday, August 11th at the Arts and Craft Room in the Larose Civic Center from 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. Cost is free for members and friends. Guest is $25 fee to cover your membership. Supplies can be purchased for $8. Please bring your bag lunch. For more information and details, please call Joycelyn Renois at 985632-5650. ___________________

Mt. Zion announce date for annual steak supper and auction

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St. Joseph Church hosting lunch and cake bingo Sunday

St. Joseph Church is hosting a ground meat spaghetti lunch and cake bingo on Sunday, August 12. Lunch (pick up or dine in) begins at 10:30 a.m. Cake bingo begins at 12 noon. Bingo cards are $5 per card for the afternoon. Proceeds are to benefit St. Joseph religious education program. Parent orientation is Wednesday, August 8, at 6 p.m.

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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. ___________________

Larose Regional Park offers after school care

Larose Regional Park will once again offer Afterschool Care in a wellsupervised and safe place to play, a place to work on homework, snacks, movies, and swimming. Session I begins Thursday, August 9 through Friday, December 21. Session II begins Monday, January 7, 2019 through Friday, May 21, 2019. Sessions include all regular school days, Monday-Friday, from 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., grades Pre-K to 8th. Registration fee is $65 per session (non-refundable) per child. Daily rate is $8 per child. Bus transportation will be provided from North Larose Elementary, Larose Middle School and (excluding South Larose Elementary) to the Larose Civic Center. For more information, or to register your child, contact the Larose Civic Center at (985) 6937355.

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Analysis: Officials weigh in on marijuana permit applicants By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

B A T O N ROUGE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burgeoning medical marijuana industry could be a booming future business for some entrepreneurs, so when pharmacists and their business partners were vying for the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limited dispensary permits, they sought to leverage their relationships. Pharmacy permit applicants provided letters of recommendation from a U.S. senator, state lawmakers, sheriffs, high-profile community members, health professionals, and anyone else they thought could help make their bids successful, according to documents provided to The Associated Press in response to a public records request. Those written references seemed to carry minimal, if any sway, with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy when sifting through the 21 applicants that eventually competed for nine permits around the state. Some applicants with heavyweight backers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a medical marijuana permit, while others without pedigreed recommendations won dispensing authority. Still, the letters offer a glimpse into the ways politicians weigh in on high-profile regulatory issues behind the scenes and how business leaders think those relationships can be beneficial. The highest-profile endorsement came from U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, who offered his backing to Acadiana Therapeutic Remedies for a permit in the Lafayette region. The company also had letters of support from Attorney General Jeff Landry, House Speaker Taylor Barras, and Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux, among others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can say with confidence that Acadiana Therapeutic Remedies has the knowledge and experience to operate a medical marijuana pharmacy that is above reproach and compliant with all state rules and regulations,â&#x20AC;? Barras wrote. Robideaux also wrote a letter of recommendation for competing applicant The Apothecary Shoppe. Landry wrote a â&#x20AC;&#x153;character referenceâ&#x20AC;? to support a doctor involved in two medical marijuana proposals, for Acadiana Therapeutic Remedies and Calcasieu Therapeutics in Lake Charles. Landry wrote that the doctor, J. Kevin Duplechain, â&#x20AC;&#x153;has been a trusted caretaker for several of my family members. Additionally, he has been a loyal friend and someone I can rely upon for sage advice.â&#x20AC;? Neither of the Landry-backed applications was selected for a dispensing permit. Though it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be located in his area, West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes gave his backing to Hope Pharmacy for a northwest Louisiana-based permit. Cazes wrote that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known co-owner and commissioned sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy Chris Whittington for two decades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been in law enforcement my entire life, and I am confident that if Mr. Whittington observes any improprieties whatsoever in the medical marijuana industry in general, and the pharmacy in particular, he will take all steps necessary to im-

mediately correct it,â&#x20AC;? Cazes wrote. Hope Pharmacy was selected for the permit. Medical marijuana is expected to be available to Louisiana patients in the fall, after years of start-up work. Under a law passed in 2015 and tweaked twice since then, Louisiana is allowing therapeutic cannabis to treat a long list of diseases and disorders, such as cancer, epilepsy, intractable pain, posttraumatic stress disorder and Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. Marijuana can be available in medicinal oils, pills, liquids, sprays and topical applications, but cannot be sold in a form to be smoked. Only the agricultural centers at LSU and Southern University are allowed to grow the product. LSU estimates its vendor will have the first medical marijuana products available within months. By capping the number of dispensing pharmacies at 10, lawmakers placed a premium on permits. The pharmacy board said that to ensure equitable access, it allocated one permit to each of nine state health regions. The 10th permit may be issued later. Permits were granted to H&W Drug Store in New Orleans; Capitol Wellness Solutions in Baton Rouge; Green Leaf Dispensary in Houma; The Apothecary Shoppe in Lafayette; Medicis in Lake Charles; The Medicine Cabinet Pharmacy in Alexandria; Hope Pharmacy in Shreveport; Delta Medmar in West Monroe; and Willow Pharmacy in Madis-

onville. Exactly why each applicant was chosen is somewhat shrouded in secrecy. Portions of the applications are considered confidential and exempt from public records law, and parts of the evaluations were done behind closed doors. Asked if recommendations from elected officials were important in

influencing decisionmaking, pharmacy board executive director Malcolm Broussard wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To answer those questions, I would need to disclose comments made during executive session,â&#x20AC;? Broussard wrote in an email. ___ EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Centennial of the Diocese of Lafayette to feature 121 boat procession

Come and celebrate the Centennial of the Diocese of Lafayette at the F te-Dieu du Vermilion, Eucharistic Boat Procession up the Vermilion River, to take place on the Feast of the Assumption, Wednesday, August 15.Â All are invited to a Mass in French at 8 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Abbeville to begin the day.Â Bishop Glen Provost of the Lake Charles Diocese will preside and give the homily.Â At the end of Mass there will be a procession from Church with the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of Mary across the drawbridge to the old River Side Restaurant.Â At 10:00 a.m., 121 boats will embark in procession (one for each of the 121 parishes of the Diocese) and make their way up Bayou Vermilion to Lafayette.Â The boat procession will stop in Milton at Waweeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 11:35 a.m. for recitation of the rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.Â The flotilla will recommence at 12:35 p.m. and continue upstream, arriving at Rufinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in

River Ranch at 1:40 p.m. for Rosary and Benediction. The boat procession will embark once again at 2:40 p.m. and arrive at Beaver Park at about 3:20 p.m.Â At 3:45 p.m. a foot procession with the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will leave the landing and process up University Avenue in Lafayette all the way to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.Â Solemn Vespers will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. and Holy Mass will follow at 5:30 p.m. with Bishop Douglas Deshotel to conclude the historic day.Â Confessions will be heard in mobile units at each of the stops along the way.Â Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this â&#x20AC;&#x153;once in a hundred years event!â&#x20AC;?Â Schedule your vacation day now and register your boat today!Â Contact your parish office if you would like to have your boat to represent your parish. Boat registration forms are available at www.fetedieuduteche.org. For more information email fetedieuduteche@gmail.com or call (337) 394-6550.

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Mr. and Mrs. Barry John Bates of Faunsdale, Alabama, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jade Elizabeth Bates, to Hobie James Leger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Leger of Galliano, Louisiana. The wedding will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Our Savior’s Church in Lafayette, Louisiana, followed by a reception at Le Pavillon Grand Ballroom. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland J. Landry of Belle Rose, Louisiana, Mrs. Mary B. Bates of Gulfport, Mississippi, and the late Jerry F. Bates. The groom-elect is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Manson Billiot of Galliano, Louisiana, the late Lee Leger, Sr., and the late Annie Lee Doucet Leger. Wedding and Engagement Story and Photo Guidelines

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Louisiana’s utility regulators praised the announcement. “I’m glad to see this come off,” said Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell, who represents north Louisiana. After the devastating storms ravaged south Louisiana in 2005, state officials created a quasistate government agency called the Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corp. for Entergy to borrow $1 billion to pay for utility restoration and to create a storm reserve fund. The approach came with lower borrowing costs than traditional financing methods. Bonds were sold to get upfront cash, and that bond debt was paid off through surcharges on customers’ bills. The surcharges began in August 2008, and the debt has been repaid over 10 years. “The last payment has been collected, so the payment will come off customer bills,” Mark Kleehammer, vice president of regulatory and public affairs for Entergy Louisiana LLC, told the Public Service Commission. At the time the borrowing method was developed, the Public Service Commission, lawmakers and others backed the arrangement despite objections from then-Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration, which questioned the state’s liabilities in the deal. On Wednesday, commissioners said the right decision was made. Commission Chairman Eric Skrmetta said the method used to pay off the hurricane debt saved “hundreds of millions of dollars for the ratepayers” by lessening borrowing costs. Katrina and Rita wrecked Entergy’s distribution system. Between the wind, water and flying debris, the company said the hurricanes damaged more than 21,000 utility poles, 12,000 distribution transformers and miles of wire. Storm surcharges, however, aren’t going away entirely on Entergy customers’ bills. A similar borrowing plan was used in 2010 to cover the utility’s costs for repairing the damage of hurricanes Gustav and Ike, and repeated again in 2014 to finance restoration costs associated with Hurricane Isaac. Entergy said the Gustav and Ike debt will be paid off in mid-2022, while the Isaac debt will disappear in 2026. As they celebrated the end of one storm

debt, Public Service Commission members looked to the ongoing hurricane season with worry. Skrmetta told Entergy officials he doesn’t want to need the financing method: “We hope we don’t have to get y’all to do this for us again.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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The money will be used for various airport infrastructure projects, including runway, safety, terminal and airport drainage projects. In South Lafourche, last year’s storms nearly shut down the airport due to the drainage problems at the south end of the runway, Osborne said. While helicopters can work around the flooding, other aircraft cannot, he said. The airport is surrounded by a levee system that pumps water from a drainage canal. As it stands now, water on the south side of the property isn’t making it to the drainage canal, Osborne said. “There have been times where a lake has formed on the south side by the taxiways,” he said. The issue has probably been going on for a number of years, but only became serious recently. With the new designs, Osborne said that he hopes the runways will remain dry, even at the end of a 100-year rain event. “We greatly appreciate the continued investments in our airport, which have amounted to over $15 million in federal funding since 2001, and enabled us to make upgrades and invest about $15 million of our own funds at the airport to attract major private investments like Chevron’s $35 million Gulf of Mexico aviation logistics facility,” Chiasson said. “Attracting facilities like these bring jobs to our community, which is our core mission at the Port Commission.” “This grant is a welcome addition to other funding mechanisms in place for Louisiana’s transportation system,” LADOTD Multimodal Commissioner Tommy Clark said. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @gingerale214.

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The vaults are laid out like little houses in mazelike aisles that feel like tiny streets. Many are surrounded by black

iron fences, as if they have private front yards. “There is no architecture in New Orleans, except in the cemeteries,” wrote Mark Twain in his book “Life on the Mississippi.” He described the crypts as “graceful and shapely ... their white roofs and gables stretching into the distance,” giving new meaning to “the phrase ‘city of the dead.’” Some tombs are decorated with sculptures and crosses. Many are in a picturesque state of decay, revealing layers of paint, brick and stone while weeds sprout through the cracks. Some structures have wall vaults, with family members or individuals connected through various social organizations interred in separate chambers in one large tomb. THE FAMOUS INHABITANTS A marker on Laveau’s tomb calls her the “notorious voodoo queen ... the most widely known of many practitioners of the cult.” She died in 1881. Stories that she was also a hairdresser explain why some visitors drop ponytail holders and bobby pins at the site. Before the crackdown on vandalism, visitors asking her spirit to intervene for them would sometimes mark Xs on her tomb. If you’re a serious chess fan, you’ll want to pay your respects at the burial site for Paul Morphy. He was a child prodigy and the greatest player of his era, dying in 1884. An important name from U.S. civil rights history also appears on a tomb here: Homer Plessy. Plessy was born in New Orleans to Haitian parents and was of mixed European and African descent. Because of his light complexion, he was able to pass for white, but he chose to be the Rosa Parks of his time, purposely breaking a law that segregated passengers on trains. Plessy sat in a car reserved for whites while making his race known to challenge segregation, contending that it violated the 13th and 14th amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Plessy was found guilty by a Louisiana judge, and in 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld that decision in a

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notorious 8-1 ruling supporting “separate but equal” accommodations. That Plessy v. Ferguson decision stood as a legal justification for segregation until the 1950s. THE HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION Actor Nicolas Cage is alive and well but he’s built a 9-foot-tall tomb shaped like a pyramid as his future resting place in St. Louis No. 1. The pristine white structure bears the words “omnia ab uno,” which means “everything from one.” Fans of the 1969 cult classic movie “Easy Rider” will recognize the elaborate Italian Benevolent Society tomb as the backdrop for a scene where actors Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda dropped acid while cavorting with women. The scene was shot without permission and led the archdiocese to ban filming in the cemetery except for authorized documentaries. Fortunately, tourists are still allowed to take photos here — as long as they’re on one of those authorized tours. ___ ST. LOUIS CEMETERY NO. 1: 425 Basin St., New Orleans. List of registered tour operators: https://www.nolacatholiccemeteries.org/st-louis-cemetery-1. Among the groups that lead tours is Save Our Cemeteries, http://www.saveourcemeteries.org/s t-louis-cemetery-no-1

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Currently, serious felony trials in Louisiana, including some murder cases, can be resolved when 10 out of 12 jurors agree on a person’s guilt. Louisiana and Oregon are the only two states that allow non-unanimous verdicts in felony cases. But even Oregon requires a unanimous verdict in murder trials. Former Grant Parish District Attorney Ed Tarpley said that organizations across the political spectrum, from conservative and religious groups to liberal activists, plan a coordinated effort to pass Louisiana’s unanimous jury provision. Tarpley, an outspoken backer of the measure during the session, said the groups will finance websites, a digital media campaign and other outreach efforts to educate voters about Constitutional Amendment 2.

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“This is an issue that takes a few moments to explain,” Tarpley said at a luncheon speech to the Press Club of Baton Rouge. “The history of this law is really important.” The constitutional amendment required two-thirds support of lawmakers to reach the November ballot. When Sen. J.P. Morrell, a New Orleans Democrat, first proposed the idea, passage during the regular legislative session was seen as a longshot. But the legislation became the surprise measure of the session, reaching a public vote with widespread support from Democrats and Republicans, picking up steam each step of the process. Tarpley credited work done to highlight the split-jury policy’s enactment in 1880 as part of efforts to maintain white supremacy after the Civil War, by making it easier to convict nonwhite defendants. Before 1880, Louisiana required unanimous jury verdicts, Tarpley said. “Once you know the history of this law, then you have to vote to repeal it,” he said. “This is something that is a stain on the legacy of our state.” During debate, the proposal faced opposition from some district attorneys who argued the difficulty to get all 12 jurors to agree on a conviction and said no data showed the current split-jury system results in injustice. Since the measure reached the ballot, however, no organized public opposition has emerged to work against passage. Tarpley said he doesn’t know of any such campaign so far. If passed by voters, a unanimous, 12-person jury decision would be required to convict anyone for a felony offense committed on or after Jan. 1. Senate Bill 243: www.legis.la.gov ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Scientists: Surprisingly small ‘dead zone’ off Louisiana By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — This year’s Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” is surprisingly small, but the oxygen-depleted water rose higher toward the surface than usual, scientists said Tuesday. Dead zones are areas in which water at and above the sea floor holds too little oxygen to support marine life. This dead zone is the fourth

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“Absolutely, we try and get the homeowner to take care of the properties before they get taken care of by the parish,” code enforcement officer Deon Stewart said. One code violation does not mean a property would be considered for demolition. It has to be deemed a nuisance or safety hazard to the public. Many of the properties that are presented to the council are not condemned right away, and they’re only presented four times a year. “The majority of them get held. There are very few and far between that we get condemned per year,” Stewart said. During the council’s public hearings, property owners have a chance to present evidence for why the property shouldn’t be condemned. In some recent cases, lengthy succession battles have causes properties to fall into disarray. After the council approves a condemnation, there is still time for property owners to take the necessary measures to bring their building into compliance before a contract for demolition is signed. Bid amounts can range widely, and that is handled by the parish purchasing department. Terrebonne has condemned at least seven properties this year. That’s about the average number approved each year, Stewart said. A similar process occurs in Lafourche, but the property only appears before the Parish Council for contract approval after it has been condemned. Property owners in Lafourche can appeal the condemnation to a nuisance abatement hearing panel comprised of parish officials and

smallest ever measured in Louisiana, and is only about 40 percent the average size predicted earlier this year based on nitrogen and other nutrients flowing down the Mississippi river. “Although the area is small this year, we should not think that the low-oxygen problem in the Gulf of Mexico is solved. We are not close to the goal size for this hypoxic area,” said lead scientist Nancy Rabalais the councilman of that district, Solid Waste Manager Jerome Danos said. Most of the time, properties are investigated after a written complaint is filed with the parish, he said. “All we need is one form to get started,” said Wendy Loupe, the coordinator of the Lafourche nuisance abatement program. Tax databases serve as official records for who owns the property and who will receive notices of the violations. Lafourche residents have about 14 working days to respond to the first notice. Terrebonne has about 30 days to respond and apply for a permit. If a second inspection is conducted and the violation still exists, the parish will impose a $100 fine and citation. Then the owner has 72 hours to file an appeal, Danos said. If there is no appeal, the parish certified building inspector will condemn the property. The parish will then solicit bids for demolition, which are approved by the council. Lafourche has condemned at least four properties this year, but its target is 12 to 16, Danos said. “We probably could have more than what we deal with, but considering the time and budget we have dedicated to process, we are able to process about 12 to 16 per year,” he said. He added there a lot more properties in the parish that would qualify for demolition. Once a property is demolished, the cost incurred to the parish is tacked on as a lien on the property. “We make every attempt to recoup that,” Danos said. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @gingerale214.

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Scientists have determined a below average size Gulf of Mexico “dead zone.” The NOAA smaller size is likely due to strong westerly winds and waves.

of Louisiana State University and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium. The dead zone covers about 2,720 square miles, rising in some areas as much as threequarters of the way to

the surface, she said. The sea-floor area is about 50 percent larger than the goal set by the Mississippi River Nutrient/Hypoxia Task Force, she said. Each year’s oxygen depletion begins as

snowmelt, and followed by spring rains pouring from the Mississippi River into the gulf. The newly deposited fresh water is lighter than salt water, causing two layers to develop. Nitrogen and other nutrients in

By Damian J. Troise and Sarah Skidmore Sell AP Business Writers

Some of the higher prices also come as companies react to the Trump administration’s tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber from Canada, and on $34 billion of imports from China. Beijing has imposed new duties on U.S. exports as well. Overall, the aluminum and steel tariffs could cost the U.S. beverage industry nearly $348 million, according to The Beer Institute. Coca Cola has announced plans to raise prices, citing the cost of raw materials and packaging, though the impact on retailers and consumers is hard to gauge. “Clearly, it’s disruptive for us. It’s disruptive for our customers,” Coca-Cola Co. CEO James Quincey said in a call with investors last week. Rising fuel costs are prompting airlines to cull unprofitable flights and consider boosting ticket prices. Spot prices for jet fuel are up about 50 percent from a year ago. American Airlines Group Inc. saw its second-quarter profit plunge by more than a third as spending on fuel surged, and CEO William Douglas Parker warned about rising fares. Delta Air Lines Inc. CEO Edward H. Bastian said prices are up about 4 percent from last year. “Pricing is certainly a function of cost, and with higher fuel prices, you’re going to expect to see ticket prices go up as well,” he told investors in July. Industrial equipment companies are feeling the impact of the trade disputes. Caterpillar, which makes construction and agricultural equipment, said it plans to raise prices to offset the steel and higher material costs. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that the tariffs the Trump administration placed on Canadian softwood lumber — along with other factors — have increased the cost of constructing a house by $7,000. Higher lumber prices may cause a slowdown in home construction, which would also mean a possible slowdown in job growth. Both building permits and ground breakings slowed in June, according to the Commerce Department. “Any higher costs for material comes right out of our profit,” said Randy

Noel, a custom builder in Louisiana and chairman of the home builders’ board. Higher costs mean his company has only sold 30 homes this year, rather than the normal 40. He’s been using fewer subcontractors on

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the fresh water feed a growth spurt of algae and microorganisms at the top. The microorganisms die and fall to the bottom, where their decay consumes oxygen from the bottom up. Winds over shallow areas of the dead zone probably mixed oxygen into water, Rabalais said, while other winds squeezed oxygen-poor water into narrower confines. She said the Gulf of Mexico’s hypoxic zone is the world’s secondlargest human-caused dead zone, behind only the Baltic Sea.

Inflation, gas prices, tariffs squeeze consumers The price of a can of Coca-Cola? Likely going up. A package of Pampers? That too. Plane tickets? They also may be more expensive. These items and more may cost more in the coming months as people start feeling the effects of higher fuel prices and raw-material costs as well as a range of tariffs. Janette Hendricks said she has noticed higher prices on “just about everything” in the past three months or so. That’s put a little pressure on the recently retired nurse in Washington. So she goes shopping less often, “makes things stretch,” and she always shops for things on sale. She said she has also considered going back to work to have more cushion in the budget. “The economy is doing great, so why is everyone doing so poorly?” she asked. The consumer price index, the government’s primary measure of inflation, rose 2.9 percent in June from a year earlier, the fastest increase in six years. Starbucks had said in June that it had raised the price of a regular drip coffee, and McDonald’s said it raised prices when it reported its latest sales figures. “I cut back on a lot of things,” said Ada Caro of New York, sitting outside a Target in lower Manhattan. “I just buy the necessities.” Procter & Gamble, one of the biggest makers of consumer products, had said Tuesday that Pampers prices will increase by an average of 4 percent in North America, while the Bounty, Charmin and Puffs brands could see 5 percent increases. Gas prices have already surged more than 24 percent in the past year. Rent and other housing costs were up 3.4 percent in June compared to a year earlier, and auto insurance has jumped more than 7 percent. The Federal Reserve, which tries to keep inflation at or slightly above 2 percent, has been raising interest rates to make sure that price pressures don’t get out of hand. Though President Donald Trump has criticized the central bank for raising rates, economists expect increases again in September and perhaps December.

projects — which means those workers lose income. “They’re sitting at home and looking for remodeling jobs,” Noel said. ___ AP Business Writers Josh Boak and Christopher Rugaber in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.

Sandra Ingols Recognized as One of LPL Financial’s Top Financial Advisors

Cut Off, LA — August 6, 2018 – Sandra Ingols, an independent LPL Financial advisor at Ingols Financial Strategies in Cut Off, today announced her inclusion in LPL’s Director’s Club. LPL awards select advisors, out of the more than 15,000 LPL-affiliated advisors nationwide, with this distinction based on an advisor’s business success. “On behalf of LPL, I congratulate Sandra Ingols,” said Andy Kalbaugh, LPL managing director and divisional president, National Sales and Consulting. “Sandra Ingols has demonstrated tremendous value to her clients with the service she provides to help them pursue their financial goals. We thank Sandra Ingols for the contributions she makes to her clients, her commitment to offering her clients independent financial advice and her ongoing relationship with support of LPL. We wish her continued success.” Sandra Ingols has been providing financial services to clients in the Gulf Coast region and beyond for 26 years. Ingols provides access to a full range of financial services, including retirement planning, individual stocks and bonds, mutual funds, annuities and life insurance. LPL is a leader in the retail financial advice market and the nation’s largest

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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. _________________________

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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. _________________________ 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.

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. _________________________ Camp in Grand Isle for Rent: Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________

Hi, my name is Lola. I'm a sweet gray and white rescue animal, spayed, rabies vac'd, no fleas! I love a home with kids who want to love me. I have a pretty unique purr and love to talk! If interested, call Sherry @ 985-632-6937 and leave message.

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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, 1 bath cottage. Kitchen furniture, W/D hookup. Utilities paid (except cable). Lawncare provided. Totally renovated, super clean. No smoking. No pets. $750/month plus $600/deposit. Located 127 East 37th St. Call 985-2580465. _________________________ For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath; partly furnished apartment; $500/month, $300/deposit; Camper spaces, $340/month. Laundry service also for a fee. Call 985-475-7696 or 985-3980172. _________________________ Mobile Home For Rent: Three bedroom, one bath in Cut Off; completely remodeled; $700/month plus deposit. Available immediately. Call 985-6960438. _________________________ FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath trailer. Fully furnished with appliances (W/D, stove, refrigerator, etc). $700/month plus $500/deposit. Call 985-691-3052. _________________________ Two Trailers For Rent: 2 bedroom trailers for rent both in Golden Meadow area, recently remodeled and fully furnished. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________

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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. _________________________ Homemade cypress swings for sale: children’s rocking horses and chairs. Call 985278-2947. _________________________

CAMPERS

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

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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

Large Garage Sale: 164 West 59th Street, Thursday, August 9th and Friday, August 10th from 8-4. Lots of summer clothes, men, women and junior sizes. Boys sizes 8-14 clothes and uniforms. Furniture, shoes, purses, home décor, dishes and knickknacks. _________________________ Fabric Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, August 10 and 11. Tons of fabric, hair ribbon and clothes. Lots of stuff. Corner of Hwy 308 and East 108th Street. _________________________ Garage Sale: Wednesday, August 8 through Friday, August 10 from 8-5. Clothes (all sizes), books, movies, toys, dishes, lots of legos and more. Too much to mention. Located on Hwy 3235 almost across from Frank’s Supermarket in Golden Meadow. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE! Weather permtting. _________________________ INDOOR Garage Sale: 129 West 33rd Street, Cut Off. Saturday, August 11 from 7:30-5. Clothes-kids, womens and plus sizes, baby things, home décor, DVDs, lots of jewelry, kids toys, bedding sets, new items added. _________________________

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For Rent: Two bedroom house in Gheens. $600/month, $500/deposit. Call 532-6755 or 637-1811. _________________________

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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. _________________________ Job Opening: General maintenance in the Grand Isle area. Great pay! Please call 985-278-4543.

Help Wanted: Griffin’s Marina is now accepting applications for cashier. Apply in person at 24215 Hwy 1 in Leeville. _________________________

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MLS 126947: This 3BR, 2BA home sits on large 70’ by 30 arpent property. It features a spacious living room/ kitchen area with all new appliances, a detached workshop with A/C office. 18674 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Priced just right at $235,000! Call Greg Plaisance for a showing!

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has a job opportunities for a Residential Installation & Repair Technician and a Main Plant Technician. Apply online at www.viscom.net. E.O.E. __________________________

Help Wanted: Owner Operators Needed for DEDICATED freight. HOMEDAILY! 4 days on 2 days off! 72% to the truck. OAKLEY TRUCKING 855-300-9957. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Cleaners job opening: Looking for highly motivated housekeepers for camps in Grand Isle! Good pay. Please call or text 985-6371615.

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. _________________________ Doerle Food Service Fourchon now hiring truck drivers Class A or B. $15-$18 dollars per hour depending on experience. Insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401K, company paid tolls. Apply at 505 N J Theriot Road or phone (985) 3964480. _________________________

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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. _________________________ Diggin Inn Dog Boarding: day and night accommodations. Call 985-855-1071 to reserve. _________________________

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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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ C & C Laundromat, Inc. Open 24/7. Wash, dry and fold laundry service. Monday through Saturday. 18650 Hwy 3235, Galliano. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985258-0465. _________________________ 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. _________________________

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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. _________________________

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SHIRLEY DANOS

Shirley P. Danos, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on August 5, 2018. Visitation will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on August 8, from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 12 noon with burial following in the church cemetery. Mrs. Danos is survived by her husband 69 years, Ezel M. Danos; sons, Ronald “Nutch” Danos (Karen), Brian Danos (Janell), and Cory Danos (Becky); 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and sister, Edna Danos. Mrs. Shirley was preceded in death by her daughters, Charlene Danos and Patricia Serginy; son-in-law, Richard Serginy; parents, Henry Sr. and Anastasie M. Plaisance, sisters Velma Danos and Clara Mae Bruce; and brother, Henry Plaisance Jr. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. __________________

LUKE CHOUEST

Luke Joseph Chouest, Jr., age 71, a native of Galliano and a resident of Lockport, passed on peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, after a two-year battle with a most destructive, most menacing villain – pancreatic cancer. Lovingly known by his family and friends as our Superhero, Luke wore his cape everywhere he went, fighting tirelessly and courageously every day. He was never one to give up. Luke was a light in the dark. He was a source of inspiration to everyone he met. Luke never met a stranger. Luke is survived by the love of his life, his best friend and caregiver, his wife of 43 years, Earline (née Plaisance); his five children, Julie (Robin), Blake (Christina), Davis Jr. (Lisa), Timmy (Angie), and Tracy (Kritty); eleven grandchildren; one sister, Betty Bourgeois; ten sistersand brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Luke was preceded in death by his parents, Luke Sr. and Beulah Chouest; his sister, Jeanette; and his mother- and father-in-law, Marceline and Didier Plaisance. Luke retired from Manson Gulf in 2015 after 16 years of service. He also worked for McDermott, Inc. for 29 years. Luke had a zest for life and lived his to the fullest. He enjoyed the simple pleasures his time here offered, namely his family, off-the-cuff conversations over coffee, working outdoors, and meticulously taking care of his cars. He never missed an opportunity to tell you how much he loved you or share his insight on a particular subject. He was an avid Corvette enthusiast and a member of the Bayou Rebels Car Club. He was also a big LSU Football fan and enjoyed having long talks about the details of each season. Family, friends, and others whose lives Luke touched are invited to Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, 600 Church Street, from 9-10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 11. His funeral mass will take place at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, 612 Main Street. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church’s cemetery in Larose, 12911 E. Main Street. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for mass intentions for Luke. The family would also like to recognize and extend their extreme gratitude to Luke’s special caregiver, Debbie Lagrange; the Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center, especially Dr. Ellis, Dr. Udrain, and the entire staff; Dr. Varadhachary and staff of M. D. Anderson in Houston; Notre Dame Hospice, especially Ashley and Teresa; and the staff of Lady of the Sea Home Health. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ___________________

OBITUARIES

LAURA SERIGNY PITRE

ODETTE ORGERON

Odette Hartman Orgeron, 85 a native and a resident of Larose, La., died August 3, 2018. Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 7 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A funeral mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. Odette is survived by her children, Ralph Orgeron and Russell (Jenny) Orgeron; grandchildren, Russ, Jilly, Mindy and Kimberly Orgeron; great-grandchildren, Taylor Leonard, Rustin Orgeron, Lundun Thomassie and baby Arcly Griffin on the way. Odette is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd J. Orgeron; parents, Louis and Eunice Theriot Hartman; grandson, Rusty J. Orgeron; and infant sister, Bertha Hartman. Odette was a volunteer at South Lafourche Nursing Home. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Laura Serigny Pitre, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, passed away on August 3, 2018. Visitation will take place at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on August 8, from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 2:00 p.m with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Laura is survived by her husband of 20 years, Claude Pitre Sr.; sons, Chauncey Serigny (Faith), and Corey Serigny, Yvonne Serigny, Julie Cheramie, Sandy St. Pierre (Darrel); stepchildren, Claude Pitre, Jr., Evans Pitre, Tate Pitre, Sr. (Stephanie), Claudia Oliver (Darrell), and Dorla Pitre; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sister Irene Lee. Mrs. Pitre was preceded in death by her first husband, Eunice Serigny; children, Eunice Serigny Jr., Jo Ann Serigny, Rhoda Serigny, Yvette Serigny, and Granny Lou Loul; stepchildren, Claudine Pitre and Todd Pitre; parents, Margaret Hodge Lee and Ludovic Lee; brothers, Meldon, Eldon, Elmo, Clovis, Francis, Nolty, and Ludovic, Jr.; sister Esperance Griffin, and daughter-in-law, Sonya Pitre. Her family loved and will greatly miss her humor, jokes, and stories. Her favorite saying was “I love you more!” Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements.

Obituaries may be viewed online at www.tlgnewspaper. com

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — About two weeks after a jaguar escaped from the Audubon Zoo, ultimately killing nine other animals, the zoo has unveiled how builders plan to make the exhibit more secure. NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports Valerio likely escaped by biting a hole into a woven stainless steel roof. The Audubon Nature Institute, which operates the zoo, says the redesign includes a larger gauge of steel cables, placed closer together. Zoo officials said the fencing meets standards established by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which issues enclosure guidelines for a range of species. Officials said Friday that zoo staff had concluded their research into the exhibit’s redesign and that vendors are being selected for the project which should take a few months to complete. Information Times-Picayune, nola.com

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Russell M. McKee, Jr., 85, a native of Pike County, MS and a resident of Lafourche Parish, passed away on August 3, 2018. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, August 8 at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. at the church on Wednesday with burial to take place at Progress Cemetery in Progress, Mississippi the following day. He is survived by his wife, Eva Chauvin McKee; daughters, Patsy McKee (Ron Griffin), Peggy Bailey, Pam Williams (Steve), Russanna Lindley (Don); daughter-in-law, Sandy McKee; stepsons, Lane Chauvin, Evans Joey LeBoeuf, Jr., Jeffrey LeBoeuf; sisters, Felicia Taylor and Dorothy Bates; 10 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his children, Russell D. “Rusty” McKee and Penny McKee; parents, Russell McKee, Sr. and Jessie McKee; and numerous siblings. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

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CHARLES J. BROUSSARD

Charles J. Broussard, 86, a native of Greenwell Springs and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 8th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Charles is survived by his daughter, Charlene B. Guidry and husband Timmy; sisters, Elaine Beauregard, Eloise Hampton and Nita Reynolds; grandchildren, Meagan Newman and husband (Jordan) and Brittany Pitre and finance Jacob Prince; great-grandchild, Carter Newman. Charles was preceded in death by his son, John Broussard; parents, Joseph and Dona Broussard. Charles was a member of Millwright Local 720. He was an avid crabber and fisherman. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 until 1953.He was a resident of Walker, LA from 1954 until 1984. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Across 10 legislative sessions, Gov. John Bel Edwards has an unusual distinction: He’s never let a single bill become law without his signature. The Democratic governor has taken action, either through signature or veto, on every bill that’s crossed his desk since taking office in 2016. That’s according to data from the Louisiana News Bureau, a nonpartisan bill-tracking service. There have been lots of bills to review. Edwards has called seven special sessions on finances, on top of three scheduled regular sessions. Edwards’ immediate predecessor, Republican Bobby Jindal, let 168 pieces of legislation take effect without his signature, all during his first two years in office, 2008 and 2009. Among other governors, Democrat Kathleen Blanco let one bill become law without her signature, and Republican Mike Foster allowed 47. ___

National rig count down by 4 to 1,044; West Virginia loses 3

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by four this week to 1,044. At this time a year ago there were 954 active rigs. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 859 rigs drilled for oil this week and 183 for gas. Two were listed as miscellaneous. Among major oiland gas-producing states, Wyoming gained two rigs and Louisiana and Pennsylvania each

increased by one. West Virginia lost three rigs, Colorado and New Mexico each decreased by two and Alaska and North Dakota each lost one. Arkansas, California, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May 2016 at 404. ___

Saints dance squad to have its first male dancer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have added a man to their dance squad for the first time, only months after the Los Angeles Rams made a similar move. The Advocate reports that Jesse Hernandez learned Friday that he’s made the 34-person squad called the Saintsations. The 25-year-old Hernandez is a dance teacher from Maurice, Louisiana. Hernandez’s addition to the Saintsations comes after a fired member of the dance squad accused the Saints of discrimination against women in a complaint filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Men have participated in more traditional NFL cheer squads in the past, including with the Saints. But until lately, modern NFL dance squads were comprised only of women. In March, the Los Angeles Rams announced they had named two men to their dance squad. Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com

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Identical twin brothers wed identical sisters

GRASS LAKE, Mich. (AP) — Two sets of 24-yearold identical twins had their first date together, became engaged at the same time and tied the knot in Michigan last weekend. Identical twins Krissie and Kassie Bevier married Zack and Nick Lewan in Grass Lake on Aug. 3 and 4, the Jackson Citizen Patriot reported. Kassie Bevier and Nick Lewan met first at Grand Valley State University four years ago in a psychology class. The professor had asked if there were any twins in class, and Kassie and Nick both raised their hands. They invited their twins on their first date to church one Sunday morning, and Krissie and Zack started dating shortly after. The couples plan to move in together into a two-bedroom apartment in Fenton. The couples said they click so well because they were brought up with the same family values. “We just flow together and it makes sense,” Krissie Bevier said. “There is a special twin bond, and having someone who understands that is huge.” ___

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indicated interest in moving their properties onshore, under a law passed earlier this year. Ronnie Jones, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, said Monday the rules allowing riverboats to move onto land will be ready by year’s end. The Advocate reports that Jones told the Press Club of Baton Rouge he wants riverboat casinos seeking to move onshore to make capital improvements aimed at bolstering economic development. Lawmakers agreed to allow riverboat casinos to conduct gambling activities within 1,200 feet on land from their licensed berth. Jones says the Belle of Baton Rouge casino and Treasure Chest in Kenner are interested in moving onshore. He wouldn’t name the third riverboat because its plans aren’t public. Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com

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LSU completes high-rated basketball signing class with Hyatt

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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

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Head Start Policy Council

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Heroes Monument Commission

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Heroes Monument Commission

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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

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Planning Commission

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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

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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.

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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.

AUGUST 1, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Freeman, Bourg. Aggravated flight from an officer (Felony). Speeding (31 or more over). Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). AUGUST 2, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Teri Curole, 29, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Scott Guidry Jr., 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). John Linder II, 38, Raceland. Fugitive. Herman Perry, 30, Franklin. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Thaia Polly, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Tony Vedros, 27, Lockport. Contempt of court. Chantelle Richard, 31, Houma. Aggravated criminal damage to property (Felony). Thibodaux Police Department Dan Hebert, 51, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Darrell Jackson, 28, Thibodaux. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS (Felony). Distribution/manufacture crack cocaine (Felony). Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Distribution of marijuana (Felony) (3 CTS). Possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (Felony).Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Glenn Johnson Sr., 51, Thibodaux. Theft (Felony). Shedana Morris, 28, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Louisiana State Police Beau White, 37, New Iberia. Operating veh. with suspended lecense; no license issued. D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Driving on roadway laned for traffic. AUGUST 3, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department

Public 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.

Javonne Amacker, 23, Houma. Domestic abuse battery of a pregnant victim. Simple criminal damage to property. Fugitive (2 CTS). Keith Brown, 57, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Ron Brown, 49, Careless operation. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; 2nd offense. Koshai Hamilton, 19, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randell Calloway Sr., 30, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Chucky Domangue, 43, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court. Eric Jones, 41, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Johnny Morris, 31, Cut Off. Contempt of court (7 CTS). Bobby Nelton Jr., 41, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Krystal Stacey, 29, Houma. Monetary instrument abuse. Contempt of court. Justin Theriot, 29, Lockport. Theft (Felony). LaJohn Thomas Jr., 19, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Shera Wainwright, 38, Raceland. Theft (Felony). Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling (Felony). Jason Walker, 40, Larose. Simple assault (Misd). Disturbing the peace-appearing in an intoxicated condition (Misd). Resisting an officer (Misd). Arthur Williams, 36, Houma. Residential contractor fraud (6 CTS). Theft (Felony). Contempt of court. AUGUST 4, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Angela Allen, 48, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 CTS). Disturbing the peace-offensive, derisive, annoying words to another (Misd). Garrett Lirette, 30, Boutte. Contempt of court. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (Misd). Tashay Robertson, 30, Houma. Contempt of court. Almeta Shelby, 37, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Possession of Ambien/Ambien-CR (Felony). Lucas Curole, 37, Lockport. Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Possession

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

or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of metnamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Thibodaux Police Department Samantha Butler, 31, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Bryson Graham Jr., 49, Thibodaux. Fugitive. AUGUST 5, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Champagne, 17, Thibodaux. Simple burglary-immovable structure. Max Matherne, 30, Raceland. Fugitive. Alfred Starks, 53, LaBadieville. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Jessica Faye, 34, Montegut. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Louisiana State Police Jacinto Gonzales, 40, Raceland. D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Johnny Ordoyne, 57, Chackbay. D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .20 or greater) (Misd). Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Careless operation.

$100,000 unclaimed Powerball prize sold in Raceland set to expire Sept. 3 BATON ROUGE – As of August 3, no one has stepped forward to claim a $100,000 Louisiana Lottery Powerball prize won on March 7, 2018. The winning ticket was purchased at Presto Fuel Center LLC in Raceland and is set to expire Sept. 3, 2018. The winning ticket matched four of the five white-ball numbers drawn and the red Powerball number to win $50,000. The player added the $1 Power Play option to the ticket, which increased the prize to $100,000 when the 2X multiplier was drawn. The winning numbers for the March 7 drawing were 06-13-1936-51 and the Powerball number was 18. “We look forward to the winner coming forward to claim this prize. In the meantime, the in-

dividual should treat the ticket as cash,” said Lottery President Rose Hudson. “It is also a good idea to sign the back of the ticket for security purposes.” The holder of the winning ticket has until 5 p.m. on the date of expiration to claim the prize, subject to the Lottery’s hours of operation. Winnings are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings. Prizes greater than $600 may be claimed at any of the Lottery’s five regional offices located throughout the state or at Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge. Winners of the Lottery’s draw-style games must claim their prize within 180 days of the

Aquarium exhibit to bring Concrete dream: Some envision people new I-14 route through South together COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — gia student and two AlaSupporters of a pro- bama friends launched a with sharks posed new interstate nonprofit organization

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana aquarium is planning an exhibit aimed at increasing human interaction with sharks and stingrays. The New Orleans Advocate reports that the visitors to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans will be able to touch both groups of animals, including feeling the sandpaper-like texture of sharks’ skin. Construction is beginning this month on the $2.9 million “touchpool.” It’s scheduled to open in the summer of 2019. Audubon Nature Institute curator Kristine Grzenda says that sharks selected for the pool will have “the right temperament.” Information from: The New Orleans Advocate, http://www. neworleansadvocate.com

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that would connect communities in five southern states say it would reduce poverty and improve the lives of residents along the route. The proposed Interstate 14 would run from west Texas across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. A map showing a route for the concept being promoted by its supporters shows it running through the central portions of all five states. It would run from Interstate 10 in west Texas through the Killeen and College Station areas and cross through central Louisiana in the Alexandria area. In Mississippi, it would run through the Natchez, Laurel and Meridian areas. In Alabama, the conceptual route includes the communities of Selma, Montgomery and Phenix City. In Georgia, it would connect Columbus with Macon and Augusta. A University of Geor-

earlier this year to promote the concept, The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reported . A Columbus-based multi-media firm produced a video outlining the idea, and why supporters say the interstate should be built. “Economic prosperity comes from trade, and Interstate 14 is about connecting places,” the narrator says in the video. “It will connect forts, it will connect ports, it will connect major cities.” The goal is to draw attention to the proposed new interstate and the belief by its backers that it would help reduce poverty, cre-

drawing. After prizes have passed their redemption deadlines, they are deposited into the Lottery’s unclaimed prize fund, which is returned to players in the form of increased payouts on scratch-off games and player promotions. Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age. The Lottery encourages responsible play and urges anyone or friends of anyone with a gambling problem to call toll free 1-877-7707867 for help. A list of large unclaimed prizes set to expire in the next 90 days can be found on the Lottery’s website at www.louisianalottery.co m/unclaimed-prizes.

ate businesses and improve the lives of residents in communities along its route, the Columbus newspaper reported. “I always start out by saying the biggest thing holding this back is lack of awareness. We have to get the word out about this,” said Frank Lumpkin IV, one of the three friends who began the nonprofit Youth Infrastructure Coalition. “The politicians aren’t going to listen unless the constituency base is for this project, and for that to happen, they have to know about it,” he added. The promotional video notes that a federal study was commissioned in 2010 to explore alternative routes from Natchez to Augusta, with the report presented to Congress. ___ Information from: Columbus LedgerEnquirer, http://ledger-enquirer.com

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