Wednesday, December 18, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Council overrides president’s budget veto

State Senator Chabert gives commencement speech at Nicholls’ 105th ceremony

THIBODAUX, La. — State Senator and Nicholls State University alumnus Norbert “Norby” Chabert delivered the keynote speech during the 105th commencement ceremony Saturday.

Graduation was split into three ceremonies for the 615 graduates who walked across the stage to receive diplomas at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux.

Sen. Chabert is finishing a 10-year run as the District 20 State Senator, representing south Lafourche, south Terrebonne and parts of Thibodaux.

Chabert graduated See Nicholls Page 3-A

Gazette to have a special delivery this weekend

Be on the lookout for your Gazette this weekend! With Christmas Day falling on Wednesday, December 25, (our typical delivery day), the Lafourche Gazette will publish its Christmas edition on Sunday, December 22 instead.

Gazette readers should be aware that we will not be publishing a Wednesday paper next week but instead should be looking for the Wednesday edition this weekend. It will be filled with Christmas greetings from local merchants and businesses.

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Arrests.........................2-A Bid Notices..................8-A

Calendar of Events.....2-A

Classifieds...................6-A

Legal Advertisement....8-A

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

Worship Directory........7-A

VOLUME 54 NUMBER 13

By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

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Hey kids, listen for the sirens and watch for Santa and his helpers as they roll on the fire truck this Saturday. Santa and his helpers will be riding through the Lafourche Fire District #2 area, which encompasses from Acadia Drive in Raceland to Valerie Street (north of Larose), on LA Highways 1 and 308.

Investigation into vehicle burglaries leads to discovery of nearly $60,000 in narcotics

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced an investigation into recent vehicle burglaries led to the discovery of nearly $60,000 in narcotics.

Daniodran Gabriel, 25, faces numerous narcotics charges.

A 17-year-old male juvenile has also been charged in the burglary investigation.

On December 9, patrol deputies responded to several reports of vehicle burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Mathews and Cut Off areas. During the investigation, deputies collected physical evidence left at the scene of one of the burglaries that led investigators to obtain a search warrant for a residence on St. Louis Street in Raceland.

On December 10, detectives arrived at the residence and made contact with Daniodran Gabriel and a 17-year-old male juvenile.

During a search of the residence, detectives discovered illegal drugs.

See Arrest Page 3-A

Schools to receive bottle refilling stations to reduce plastic use

THIBODAUX, La. — The BaratariaTerrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) was recently awarded a grant by Keep Louisiana Beautiful to install water bottle refilling stations in six local high schools in an effort to reduce the amount of single-use plastic that is thrown away on a daily basis.

The six schools, South Lafourche High School, E.D. White Catholic High School, South Terrebonne High School, Vandebilt Catholic High School, Thibodaux High School, and Grand Isle High School, all had students participate in BTNEP’s Marine Debris Education and Prevention Program earlier this year.

While there, the students identified plastic waste as an issue in each of their respective schools, and thought refilling stations could help address the problem. The students also aided in the grant writing process.

“Students from the six selected schools actually came up with the idea for a water bottle refilling station. They saw how many bottles were being thrown in the garbage every day and knew this would make a powerful impact,” said Alma Robichaux, BTNEP Education and Outreach Coordinator. “We expect to keep approximately 100,000 water bottles per year out of the landfill with these stations.”

Single-use plastics, like plastic water bottles, are rapidly attributing to plastic waste and are taking up increasingly larger percentages of the overall municipal solid waste (MSW). According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2017, U.S. landfills received 26.8 millions tons of plastic — that’s 19.2% of all MSW landfilled.

Alarmingly, much of the plastic waste is ending up in waterways.

See Plastic Page 3-A

Money will be available for school bus stop covers to be added in three Thibodaux subdivisions for next year.

In the last regular meeting of the year, the Lafourche Parish Council voted unanimously Tuesday to override Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle’s veto of a 2020 budget amendment that allocated $60,000 to build the covers. Council members Luci Sposito and Craig Jacuzzo were absent.

In his veto letter, Cantrelle had questioned whether money from the parish’s building fund could be used for the project and also recommended for the council to consider working with the school system to pay for the covers.

Councilman Daniel Lorraine noted that money from the same fund was used to build covered smoking areas near a parish administration building, believing it should be allowed for the bus stop covers as well.

Councilman Jerry Jones, who introduced the veto, agreed.

“It don’t make no sense on that veto,” said Jones.

Those covers will be built in Marydale, Abby and Waverly areas.

While those are the first three planned, Jones said he hopes to secure money for more.

He said the covered areas will have solar-powered lighting and shield the kids from the rain.

“Those kids are catching the bus in the dark and you have cars speeding down the road,” said Jones.

See Council Page 3-A

Camryn Callais fills her water bottle at Nicholls State University’s Student Union instead of purchasing another one.

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Lockport KC having Sunday dinner

The Lockport KCs are having a fundraiser lunch on Sunday, December 29, from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Baked chicken with rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread are on the menu for only $8. Dine in or take it to go.

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Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only).

For more information call 985-446-0643. __________________

GM Methodist Church hosting Free Community Christmas

The Golden Meadow Methodist Church is having its Second Annual FREE Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 21, at the GM Methodist Church on Hwy. 308 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please come out for a story read by Santa and Mrs. Clause; free gift for every baby, child, teen; free meal; birthday cake for Jesus; free toiletries; activities for children; free food baskets; and open church closet with new clothing (while supplies last).

LRD #3 adult league conducting sign ups

LRD #3 adult basketball is now signing up men and women’s teams. Games will be played at the COYC on Sunday afternoons and Monday afternoons.

Anyone interested in signing up, please contact Britney Danos at 985-691-4083.

The league will start in January. __________________

GM Lions Club sponsoring new hearing aid program

The Golden Meadow Lions Club is sponsoring a new program to provide financial assistance for the purchase of hearing aids for those individuals with limited financial resources.

Applicants will be evaluated on financial need. Obtain more information and applications by contacting Lion Pat France at 985-2581544, Lion Ray C. Bernard at 985-6322312, or Lion Henry Lafont, Jr. at 985-693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member. _________________

Sugarland Country Club to reopen

A group of former Members of Sugarland Country (SCC) has developed a Business Plan to reopen and reorganize SCC. This plan is to assess all active and inactive stockholders a $500 assessment to cover reopening expenses.

Thirty days after the $500 re-open assessment is paid, members will pay a $75 assessment each month for five months (total $375) and also begin paying dues of $175 per month.

The total amount of the assessment is $875.

The $175 per month dues will include dues, unlimited carts and range balls, drink specials and 2% ownership of SCC. New members may join under the same terms. Only 10 spots are remaining for this opportunity. Anyone interested email llagardejr@hotmail.com any questions or call (985) 856-2710 and leave a message. A copy of the Business Plan will be emailed to you upon request.

Arrest reports

DECEMBER 11, 2019 LPSO Brittany Barfield, 29, Raceland. Simple criminal damage to property; contempt of court (2 cts).

Jarrod Bruce, 34, Galliano. Possession of methamphetamine.

Corey Leblanc, 39, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Chelsi Turner, 22, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Lockport Police Mark James, 57, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 cts).

GM Police Department Victoria Gaudet, 38, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

DECEMBER 12, 2019 LPSO Billy Cressionie, 55, Gheens. Contempt of court (5 cts).

Corey Payne, 40, Raceland. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; distribution of methamphetamine; illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old; possession of hydrocodone; possession of marijuana (1st); distribution of methamphetamine.

GM Police Department Kaleb Terrebonne, 28, Golden Meadow. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Misd). Possession of marijuana 2nd offense (Mid).

DECEMBER 13, 2019 LPSO Travis Gray, 31, Raceland. Home invasion (Felony) (Person). Simple battery (Misd). Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (Felony).

Claude Griffin, 54, Galliano. Contempt of court (3

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.

DECEMBER 9, 2019 LPSO Randy Borne Jr., 40, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Home invasion (Felony) (Person). Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (Felony). Simple battery (Misd).

Jason Bourg, 50, Golden Meadow. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd).

Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Deondre Brown, 29, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole.

Molly Charpentier, 25, Cut Off. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Contempt of court (2 CTS). Possession of Heroin (Felony).

Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Tre LaCoste, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Jeffery Gales, 55, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

DECEMBER 10, 2019 LPSO Tammy Bell, 59, Galliano. Enter/remain after being forbidden-Immovable structure. Theft by shoplifting (Misd).

Daniodran Gabriel, 25, Raceland. Possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (Felony). Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS (Felony). Possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Monetary instrument abuse.

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

Possession with intent to distribute Ocycodone.

Stephanie Howard, 44, Larose. Contempt of court.

Trapper Pellegrin, 41, Galliano. Taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited (Felony). Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (Felony).

Louisiana State Police Justin Davis, 30, Larose.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (Felony).

Resisting an officer (Misd).

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Lockport Police Derek Ledet, 32, Lockport. Criminal trespass-Immovable structure.

Possession of distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd).

Possession of marijuana (1st) (Misd).

Sheila McClintock, 48, Lockport. Enter/remain after being forbidden-Immovable structure. Contempt of court.

GM Police Department Jason Martin, 46, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

DECEMBER 14, 2019 LPSO Joseph Cheramie, 37, Cut Off. Issuing worthless checks (Misd).

Allen Flores, 28, Gheens.

Unauthorized entry or an inhabited dwelling (Felony). Resisting an officer w/force or violence (Felony).

Louisiana State Police Debra Orgeron, 59, Lockport. D.W.I.-1st offense (Misd).

Kevin Sanchez, 26, Gheens, Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd).

Driver must be licensed.

Speeding (11-20 miles over).

DECEMBER 15, 2019 LPSO Brandon Dardar, 34, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Grace Stanfield, 51, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

GM Police Department Brandon Dardar, 34, Golden Meadow. Home invasion (Felony) (Damaged to property).

Louisiana State Police Monique Guilbeau, 48, Galliano. D.W.I.-1st offense (Misd). Careless operation.

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Council

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Councilman Jerry Lafont pulled his item, deciding to leave Cantrelle’s veto of a reduction in the parish risk manager’s salary alone. The amendment, introduced by Lafont, had called for a $36,522 decrease in the position’s pay and its legality was questioned by some council members and Cantrelle.

“I’m going to let the next administration take care of that,” said Lafont.

At the end of the meeting, the council members, some dressed up for the holiday season, said farewell to Lafont and, in her absence, Sposito, who will be replaced at the start of next year.

Lafont, joined by Jones, also gave Lorraine a framed proclamation honoring his 36 years of service on the council.

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @ _thehalparker.

Arrest

From 1-A

Narcotics agents obtained another search warrant and seized approximately 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.5 pounds of marijuana, 8.5 ounces of cocaine, 5.6 grams of crack cocaine, and 57 oxycodone pills, as well as a variety of drug paraphernalia, counterfeit money, and a handgun. These were all found to belong to Gabriel. The total street value of the drugs seized is nearly $60,000.

Gabriel was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Marijuana, and

Oxycodone. He was also charged Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Monetary Instrument Abuse, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Bail is set at $750,000.

Meanwhile, the juvenile was charged with Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Attempted Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and placed into the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility in Thibodaux. The investigation is continuing, and additional charges are possible.

Detectives believe other individuals are involved in the vehicle burglaries.

Anyone with information on these vehicle burglaries is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800743-7433. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. A reward of up to $1,000 is available if the information leads to an arrest.

Plastic

From 1-A

This plastic pollution is already an issue for marine life, coastal wildlife, and humans alike. Efforts like water bottle refilling stations will aid in reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills or in the environment.

According to Susan Testroet-Bergeron, BTNEP Director, “Plastic waste is a rapidly growing segment of our human waste stream.

These new water bottle refilling stations will encourage students to refill their own containers and hopefully help to reduce the number of single use plastics. These types of projects also raise awareness about the value of clean water

and the need to protect our drinking water here in the estuary.”

To measure efficacy, each refilling station is outfitted with a counter to report back to BTNEP how many refills were made at each station and in turn, how many plastic bottles were saved. Students at the participating schools will be encouraged to use the refilling stations as they will be installed in high-traffic areas of the schools.

The overall hope is that by reducing the need for disposable single-use plastic bottles, not only will the schools reduce their plastic consumption and waste, the students’ families will be able to reduce or eliminate purchasing plastic bottled water for their children to bring to school.

For more information about the program, or how you can install a refilling station at your school, business, or organization, please contact Alma Robichaux at 985-447-0868 or at alma@btnep.org.

Nicholls From 1-A

from Nicholls with a degree in government in 2001. The Bayou Petite Caillou native was elected to represent District 20 in the Louisiana State Senate in 2009.

The district had been previously held by his father, Leonard Chabert, and brother, Marty Chabert.

During the ceremony, Chabert received an honorary doctorate of humane letters which recognized his contributions to Nicholls, higher

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education and south Louisiana.

After 10 years in office, the Republican senator is leaving public service at the end of the session after reaching his term limit.

Chabert, who graduated in 2001 with a degree in government, told graduates that Nicholls

will always be part of who they are.

“Your story’s just starting,” Chabert said.

“You don’t have to be here. Your mom, dad, grandma, teacher or boss didn’t make you come. You came every day. You had the selfdiscipline to wake up over and over again to

accomplish your goal.

No university in the state of Louisiana has a story like Nicholls. The entirety of the story is written because of people like you, me, my father and your parents and grandparents who were first-generation students.”

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale: Three bedroom, two bath brick home.

Whole house generator, fireplace, two carport and shed. Located in Golden Meadow.

Asking $70,000. Call 985-6911955 or 985-691-3301 FMI. _________________________ House For Sale: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, and utility room. Asking $100,000. Located at 232 Oak D. Street in Larose. FMI Call 985-258-3020. _________________________ Beautiful Mobile Home…a Must See! 149 East 150th Street, Galliano, LA. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Large yard with mature trees; newly remodeled; paved driveway; new kitchen appliances with new A/C and heather, hardwood floors, and well kept. Call Gerrard for more information 985-637-8399. _________________________ Mobile Home for sale with add on bedroom, bath and laundry room. Three bedroom, 2.5 baths; outdoor kitchen and living room/man cave, built in firepit, fenced in yard with landscaping.

Lot is 110x85, shed (14x14), sewer system, central air/heat, front porch with carport cover; partially furnished. 142 East 75th St, Cut Off. Call 985-6965550. $60,000, can negotiate. _________________________

CAMP

Camp For Sale in Lake Fields (26,000). For more information contact 985-856-4589 or fishfite@yahoo.com. _________________________

BUSINESSES

Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________

LAND

Mississippi Hunting Land For Sale: 40 acres “One square block”. Easy access from gravel road, nice fish pond, lots of deer and turkey. Clean power line with box stand. Many extra options, pictures available. Large lease option with purchase. Call for price Bryan 985-696-5550. _________________________

FOR RENT

For Rent: two bedroom, one bath trailer, partially furnished, Larose area. $600/month, $600 damage/ security deposit. Call (985-632-6549 or cell (985) 688-5036. Leave and clear message and number to call.

No texting. _________________________ MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $800 first months rent. 4 bedroom, 2 bath brick home with fenced in yard and shed in Galliano. $925/month, $925/deposit. Section 8 welcomed. Call 985-4757272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________ Units for Rent: 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment; partly furnished in Cut Off area. AND 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer in Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985665-1220. _________________________

Dirt for Sale

985 258-3418

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.

House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick home; built in carport and garage; fenced in yard; quiet neighborhood; Cut off by La. 1; Call 985-691-1367, leave voicemail only. No texting. $950/month and $950/deposit. _________________________ Apt. For Rent: recently remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; washer and dryer hookups; refrigerator and stove included; water paid; No pets, no smoking; $600 rent per month, $600 security deposit.

Located in Cut Off. Call 985696-0229. _________________________ House For Rent or Sale: 207 Second Street in Lockport.

Rent, $755/month and $755/deposit. Sale, $90,000. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 sheds on property, all fenced in. Call 985226-3773. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom. $800/deposit and $1200/month, utilities not included. 985-2780773. _________________________ Apartment for Rent: 14947 East Main in Cut Off. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, partly furnished.

Taking applications. No pets. $600/month and $500/deposit.

Water paid. 985-696-6454. _________________________ FREE RENT! Ask us about our move in special. Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment for Rent in Cut Off: $800/month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. washer/dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Billat 985-3255626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures.

Furnished units available with long term lease.

For Rent: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newly remodeled, central air and heat. $500/deposit. $800/month. 17920 West Main, Galliano 985-258-5926. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, icebox, stove. $800/month and $800/deposit.

Located in Cut Off. 985-6652548. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; all furnished; $800 deposit and $800 rent. East 75th Street.

Call 985-258-1487. _________________________ For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath studio with kitchenette. $350 month plus utilities. Mathews/ Raceland area. (985) 537-9259. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, major appliances included, gas and water paid. $800/ month, and $300/deposit.

985-693-4335. _________________________ Trailer for Rent: Three bedroom, living room, big kitchen.

213 East 22nd St., Larose. Call 693-4104 or 691-6312. _________________________ Camp in Grand Isle for rent Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________

CAMPER

Camper For Sale: $62,000.

2015 Ford Forester RV; V10 gasoline; lots of storage; 7600 miles; 31’ long; 2 slide outs; sleeps 8; on board generator; FMI 985-696-6133 or 985-6651495. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

Give the gift of seafood this Christmas Season! Everything must go.

Bob’s Seafood is hosting a freezer clearance sale beginning 12/18 until 12/24. Prices lowered on all items and all sales are final. 122 West 163rd St., Galliano. Call 985-6327349.

Pecans for Sale: $4 per pound, in shell; 1 lb. peeled, $12; SPECIAL, 5 lb. cracked, $23. We crack pecans. Call 985-2268980. Proceeds to benefit PreK Low Income Family Children. _________________________ Taxidermy Supplies for Sale: going out of business sale!

Fleshing machine for deer hides, tumbler for hides and duck degreaser. Call 985-5323272. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

I pay top dollar for used cars.

Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

4 Family Garage Sale: Thursday, December 19th from 8 am1 pm. Located at 525 West 54th St in Cut Off across the fourlane highway. Clothes, toys, jewelry, books, bike, Saints and LSU signs. Lots of everything.

Cheap prices. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, December 19th from 7 am till 3 pm.

Early birds welcome. Located at 448 West 54th St in Cut Off. Lots of clothes, blankets, Christmas ornaments, etc. Replicas of boat models (price negotiable).

Come see to appreciate. _________________________

HELP WANTED

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

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

Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL Drivers, Routabouts, Dozer Operators. Must be able to pass drug screen/ physical, be reliable and have own transportation to work. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________________ Triple Sons Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 wheeler driver.

Offering paid vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, LA. _________________________ Superior Shipyard is looking for a tool room/warehouse person. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Candidate must be a self starter and self motivated and be able to work in a fast pace inviroment. Shipyard experience preferred but not required. Please send resume to jcheramie@superiorshipyard.co m or apply in person at 20987 Hwy 1 in Golden Meadow. No phone calls please.

Duties:

Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for experienced Chauffeur Class D License Driver for the Cut Off location. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401k. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off. _________________________ The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is seeking to fill the position of police officer to work in the area of Port Fourchon, La. A minimum of oneyear law enforcement and Post Certification required. Greater Lafourche Port Commission offers excellent state employee benefits and existing experience will be considered in starting pay rate. Applications may be obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office at 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, La. by calling 985-6326701, by accessing our website at www.portfourchon.com or by emailing cindyd@portfourchon.com. Application will be accepted through Friday, January 3rd. _________________________ Truck Drivers – Full-Time: Tank Specialties is seeking full-time Truck drivers. Excellent starting pay: CDL X endorsement, vacuum, winch, and roll off experience preferred, Have at least 3 years of verifiable driving experience, 1 year recent tank experience.

We offer Health, Dental, 401k plan, and paid vacation and holidays. Full time schedule (operating hours negotiable).

Please call 985-693-6266 and complete an application at: Tank Specialties, 13097 Hwy, 308, Larose, LA 70373.

The Lafourche Council on aging, Inc. has a job opening for Homemaker in the Galliano/Golden Meadow area.

Starting pay is $10.31 per hour.

27 hours per wee. Mileage is reimbursed at $.58 per mile. Must have a reliable transportation with working odometer reading.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass nationwide background check. Must provide proof of liability insurance.

Deadline to apply is Monday, December 23, 2019 @12 noon.

Apply at Lafourche Council on Aging Office in Mathews (985) 532-0458. E.O.E. _________________________ Medicaid Services Coordinator: Special Education District #1 “The Center” is seeking an individual to fill the above referenced position. The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a human services field and must be QIDP qualified. Prior experience working with people with developmental disabilities and Medicaid Waiver Programs preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience. Interested persons should submit a resume and letter of interest to P.O. Box 405, Cut Off, La. 70345. Resumes accepted until December 31, 2019. _________________________

SERVICES

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. _________________________

Accounting Associate

Experience: Computer Skills:

• Must have 1 year of experience perrfforming general clerical related duties.

• Advanced typing • Basic computer skills using MS Offffice applications, specifically MS Excel and MS Word

• Accounts Payable experience is a plus • Oracle experience is a plus

Interested Candidates must apply in person at 236 Adam T Te ed Gisclair Road, Golden Meadow, LA 70357

Storage Sizes: 6x15 8x15 10x10 10x25

12058 HWY 1 ∞ Larose, LA www.laroseministorage.com

Fax: 985-693-8282

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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ Need a Plumber?

A.S.I. PLUMBING LLC Better Business Bureau Accredited with 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs.

We specialize in service calls including drain cleaning, repair/ replace plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line install/repair. We provide professional services at reasonable rates. Cards accepted. License LMP #7403.

Call for your free quote: 985278-7925.

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. _________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou.

Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985805-0667 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com. NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs.

Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services.

Now offering pressure washing. Special projects welcomed! Professional in-house artist with over 40 years of experience. Ralf & Mary Cheramie, Owners & Operators. Call for your free estimate today!

Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install.

Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ miDevice Repair Service iPhone/ iPad, Mac/ PC, Data Recovery, Android. 18210 West Main, Suite 12, Galliano. 985258-1199. _________________________ Low Cost Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free Estimates. Call Raymond G at 985258-8577. _________________________

MEMORIALS

• Time entry and end of the month accounting functions • General clerical and accounting duties • Answering multi-line telephone system • Directing calls and customers • Maintaining invoices • Other duties assigned or requested by Management

• Must be able to maintain confidentialittyy Other Requirements: • Must be self-motivated, organized and have good communications skills.

Preffeerences:

Office: 985-693-7229

Any questions please contact Candy Gautreaux candyg@bollingershipyards.com at 985-396-2366, ext. 4530

“Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opport rtunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity ty.”

“Memories of Corey and Days Gone by”

COREY JAMES GUIDRY

Born: 12/17/1974 Died: 12/13/1993 Memories are what we hold on to, but it is the hope of seeing you again in the resurrection that we treasure. God does promise all this and a world without tears. This will happen because God cannot lie and his word will come true. Till we meet again, we will miss and love you always.

Mom, Troy, and Dana Titus 1:2 Rev. 21:4 Math. 6:9, 10 Ish. 55:11 ____________________

OBITUARIES

JAMES VERDIN

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12.

December 11, 2019, James Joseph Verdin joined his Savior, his parents, Ovillian Paul Verdin and Marie Matherne Verdin, brothers Jerry, Tommy, and Luke, and his beloved wife Ollie Billiot Verdin in paradise.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16.

James was an army veteran, who returned home to start a family – sons Robert, Darren, and Derek, beloved husbands to Wendy, Kristie, and Maurie, respectively, and daughter Janelle, beloved wife to Benny Smith, Jr., all remain as lights along with his grandchildren – Benny III, Andrew, Scottie, Allison, Kenneth, Jacob, Allie, Kaitlyn, Jacie, Dawson, and Henry.

Born November 28, 1938, James was the second of thirteen siblings – Mack, Steve, Tim, Av, Stella Dufrene, Mildred Verdin, Martha Hein, Gloria Burgett, and Betty Charpentier.

A memorial service with military honors will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Christian Fellowship Church, the corner of East 22nd Street in Larose. Visitation will commence at 8:00 a.m. followed by service at 11:00 a.m. _________________

MELDA GUIDRY

Melda Guidry, 90, native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away on December 14, 2019.

Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano on Tuesday, December 17, from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with procession following to Cheramie Cemetery for burial.

Mrs. Melda is survived by children, Bradford Guidry (Rosalyn), Jennifer Guidry (James), and Patrick Guidry (Misti); grandchildren, Kristin Guidry, Collin Guidry (Lauren), Kateri Roger (Drew), Taylor Guidry (Megan), and Ashley McDonald (Mitchell); five great grandchildren, and sister, Elaine Bergeron.

Mrs. Guidry was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland C. Guidry; great grandchild, Bailey Guidry; parents, Philozate and Theresa G. Collins; brothers, Ignace, Vendon Sr., Louman, and Olaine Collins; and sisters, Vivian Callahan, Louella Pitre, Lournise Charpentier, Mildred Doucet, Judica Savoie, and Evelyn Thibodaux.

Melda enjoyed her children, grandchildren, traveling, crabbing on Grand Isle, and attending parades.

Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano.

View obituaries online at www.TLG newspaper.com

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd We need to embrace life’s challengers even in the winter of lives

A reader sent me this edited refection entitled, “And then it is Winter.”

Time has a way of moving quickly and we become unaware of the passing years. It seems like yesterday that I was young, just married, and embarking on my new life with my mate.

Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all those years went.

I know that I lived them all.

I have glimpses of how it was back then with all my hopes and dreams. Still, here it is, the winter of my life that has caught me by surprise. How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?

I remember seeing older people throughout the years and thinking that those “older people” were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.

Yet, it’s here. My friends are retired and getting grey; they move slower and I see an older person in myself. Some are in better shape and some in worse shape than I, but I see the change. Not like the ones I remember when we were young and vibrant. Like me, their age is beginning to show and we are those older folks that we used to see and never thought we would become.

Each day now, I find that just taking a shower is a real accomplishment for the day!

And taking a nap is not a treat anymore – it’s mandatory! If I don’t take a nap on my own free will, I will fall asleep wherever I sit!

I entered this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did. At least I know that though the winter has come, I’m not sure how long it will last.

This I know, that when it is over on this earth, it’s over. A new adventure will begin with my Loving God! Yes, I have regrets.

There are things I wish I hadn’t done, things I should have done, but there are also many things I am glad I accomplished. It’s all in a lifetime.

So, if you are not in

MEN IN PRAYER

Men’s Prayer Meeting All Men, All Churches Invited

Saturday, December 21 • 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Jack’s Exxon (In the Garage) 14807 West Main, Cut Off

PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILIES, COMMUNITY AND NATION. ...Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Audie Crochet - (504) 952-6603

So. Lafourche Assembly of God

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgm@viscom.net

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Mitch Rousse, Pastor - 985-258-6543 www.trinitymathews.com

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m.

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

Crosspoint Church

14409 East Main, Cut Off

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-628-2214)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m.

Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Gulf Coast Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m.

Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m.

Reverend Ivy Wilson, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Toby Brogden

Greater New Fountain Baptist 233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m.

Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jimmy Autin

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119

our lives is a gift to those who come after us.

Remember, “Old” is good in some things: “Old” Songs, “Old” movies and best of all, our “Old” friends. Keep in touch with those you love.

Through all of life’s changes, be who you are, not what others want you to be. Stay positive and stand strong against the negative! Though your abilities are different from when you were young, use the gifts you still have to make the world a better place.

Focus on what you truly care about. Remember failure isn’t the end of something; it’s just an example of how not to do something.

Continue to embrace life’s challenges and conquer them!

May God be with you in the winter of your life!

GALLIANO, La – In 2017, researchers from Tulane University, in conjunction with the Consortium for Resilient Gulf Communities, surveyed 89 lower Lafourche Parish residents.

Participants were surveyed on personal resilience, disaster experience and concerns for future disasters, disaster preparation, and support networks to help with disaster preparation or response.

Researchers have finalized their results of the survey and will present the information, with support from the Louisiana Public Health Institute, to the commu-

nity. Attendees will also have an opportunity to see their results, ask questions, and learn how Lafourche Parish compares to Plaquemines Parish and South Mobile County, which were also part of the 2017 survey.

This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Thursday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the South Lafourche Public Library, 16241 East Main St., Galliano.

This research was made possible by a grant from The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative.

Light refreshments will be served.

Community meeting to present local results of recent survey

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor

Full Gospel Temple #2

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow

Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

Fr. Joseph “Joe” Chacko, I.M.S.

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Duc Bui, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church

your winter yet, let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in life, please do it before it’s too late. Don’t put things off too long!

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612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church (Gheens) 333 Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Mass 5:15 p.m.

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St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:15 p.m.

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

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Charlene ‘Bro’ Breaux was recently honored by the town of Lockport’s mayor and administration with the Distinguished Service Award, along with a key to the town, for her years of unselfish devotion and tireless efforts helping those less fortunate.

‘Bro’ is always helping for events, no matter what it’s for or whom it’s for. For Christmas, Easter, or any holiday, she makes sure that no child goes without. And for Thanksgiving, she always makes sure the elderly have a Thanksgiving meal.

The Town of Lockport and its citizens extend a special thank you to the lady who’s always there.

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Thursday Night Service 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Church

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13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Hope Church

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PRESBYTERIAN

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Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

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Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

Ladies Prayer: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., All Welcome Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

House of Prayer

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off

Friday Night Sermon: 6:30 p.m.

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MORMON

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Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia: 504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m.

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde Pastor Raul Rivero - &757) 894-5873

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Public notice

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE Greater Lafourche Port Commission

Notice is hereby given in accordance to LA R.S. 39:1307(D) that the Greater Lafourche Port Commission has completed all actions required by LA R.S. 39:1307 and has approved their 2020 Budget at their regular meeting held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at its Administration Office16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345.

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Bid notice 2020 Construction Materials Supplier BID NOTICE

Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of one (1) year from January 15, 2020 to January 14, 2021 to be delivered and tailgate spread in areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) located at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345 until 2:05 PM on Friday, January 3, 2020 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the GLPC. Sealed bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through the website address below.

Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the GLPC in person, by emailing glpc@portfourchon.com or by calling 985-632-6701.

The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the bid proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected.

Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/4/19 12/11/19 12/18/19

Bid notice 2020 Construction Materials Supplier BID NOTICE

Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of one (1) year from January 15, 2020 to January 14, 2021 to be delivered and tailgate spread in areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commis-

sion (GLPC) located at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345 until 2:05 PM on Friday, January 3, 2020 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the GLPC. Sealed bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through the website address below.

Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the GLPC in person, by emailing glpc@portfourchon.com or by calling 985-632-6701.

The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the bid proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected.

Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/4/19 12/11/19 12/18/19

Bid notice 2020 Fuel Supplier BID NOTICE

Sealed bids for supplying MidGrade (89 Octane) unleaded gasoline and off highway, dyed diesel fuel for a period of one (1) year to be delivered weekly to the Fourchon Warehouse, and as needed to the Cut Off Warehouse and the Galliano Airport will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) until 2:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2020 at its office at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the GLPC. Sealed bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through the website address below.

Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the GLPC in person, by emailing glpc@portfourchon.com or by calling 985-632-6701.

The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected.

Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/4/19 12/11/19 12/18/19

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The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 10:30AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345.

President Harris Cheramie, Jr. called the meeting to order and Secretary M. Callais then called roll.

ATTENDED: Harris Cheramie, Jr., Jimmy Lafont, Rodney J. Gisclair, Sr., Curtis Pierce, Larry Griffin, John Melancon, Jr., Mike Callais, and Kris Callais ABSENT: Rodney R. Gisclair Upon motion by Griffin second

by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for October 9, 2019 regular meeting and October 7,

2019 special meeting.

Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Joe Picciola reported Sealevel Construction has started driving steel sheet piles for Slip C 400’ East Bulkhead project. Once they are complete driving sheets in 2 to 3 weeks, they will begin installing the concrete deadman. Executive Director Chett Chiasson questioned how many deadman, which Picciola replied 5 or 6. Engineer Joe Picciola reported Shavers-Whittle Construction is the low bidder for the Slip C 1100’ East Bulkhead. All contracts are signed and there is a DOTD resolution certifying compliance with the public bid laws. The preconstruction meeting is scheduled for November 20th at 10AM. Engineer Neil Angelette reported Minor Cheramie Sr. Road Paving is complete and in the lien period which ends December 12th. There is a change order for approval a deduct of $112,136.21 of final quantities of aggregate and asphalt materials. Thad Angelloz reported on the Coastal Wetlands Park. The view finders are scheduled to be delivered by the end of this month. The Land & Water Conservation grant is still under review and we are working to get a letter in place from Wisner as part of additional information needed to submit. We are waiting on the status of the Recreational Trails grant program. The Port is continuing to develop the tidal creek and parking lot areas.

Airport Projects – Joe Wheeler Airport Director reported the aircraft operations for the month of October were 2,304, 11,418 passengers, and 19,529 vehicles. Byron E. Talbot Contractors is on site working on the Airfield Drainage Improvements. The runway was closed yesterday morning and re-opened at 5pm with a 1,000 ft. displaced threshold. 5,500 ft. of runway is available. The plan is to re-open to full runway on Saturday to normal operations at 6,500 ft. Engineer Joe Picciola reported on the Airport Connector Road and Bridge.

The 30% design plans were submitted to DOTD on November 4th. We are starting to receive comments and will respond accordingly. The traffic study is progressing well, and we had a submittal to DOTD and have received some comments which will be incorporated into the completed study. We are also working on the wetland delineation, cultural resources survey, and field borings. The borings were completed last week, and we will be working on the reports. We are currently working on permit drawings, permit application, and right of way surveys. Chiasson stated we are working to get appraisal agreements finalized to get the appraisal done in the next month or so. R. Gisclair Sr. questioned if the traffic study is complete, which Picciola replied they are not complete yet. They have done a lot of modeling projections of the bridge and traffic counts, and the report should be finalized in the next month. We will have to request from DOTD to have traffic signals. The plan is to have signals at LA 1 and a caution light on LA 308 and LA 3235 like we have at other intersections.

Chiasson stated if we don’t push to have signals, DOTD would not put any lights. Picciola stated we want it to open as intended and put the lights instead of no lights and see what happens.

Other Projects – John Plaisance reported on Section 203 Feasibility Study. He stated we had meetings last week to address the Corps’ latest comments. We are scheduling a meeting with the Corps ASA office for some time in December. John Crochet reported on the Belle Pass Tower Upgrades. We are preparing the bid packet for the platform modification and the contract for security systems which should be complete in December.

Update from LA 1 Coalition – Henri Boulet reported the Coalition has continued to work on the anticipated federal grant application for Phase II of LA 1. The USDOT is expected to formally announce the

funding opportunity before the end of the year. DOTD has agreed to submit the LA 1 Project as its sole applicant to this INFRA round. DOTD has agreed to contract the firm HNTB to help calculate and write an updated cost-benefit analysis for Phase II. Furthermore, DOTD has contracted with the economic modeling firm REMI to provide a program that can take certain economic data to calculate the cost benefit percentage. At the end of the day, the USDOT is looking for a positive “1” calculation or higher, which means if the project cost $375M to construct, our federal, state, parish and port combined with the large community of private citizens will receive $375M back in long term benefits. Calculating this will take numerous interviews with companies and government entities, and that will be the bulk of Boulet’s work over the next few months. Yesterday, DOTD hosted a grant kick-off meeting with the Coalition and HNTB that had various DOTD departments which had 16 people in attendance. Boulet has made progress with the industry match to be submitted with this grant. He received three match commitment letters, two more are anticipated in the next weeks, and over a dozen more that are being considered within company leadership chains.

Finally, the Coalition participated in two events in Washington seeking to support Senator Cassidy’s bill to increase Gulf of Mexico states percentage of federal revenue sharing funds derived from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease sales and production.

Executive Director Chiasson presented a video to the board and public regarding the Friends of Bayou Lafourche, the first of four videos coming out. He stated this first part shows Bayou Lafourche in Port Fourchon and the critical importance to our community.

After the video played, Chiasson stated this video has good information that we can utilize to highlight who we are and what we do. R. Gisclair Sr. questioned how the public will be able to view this video, which Thad Angelloz replied initially it was put on Facebook, Twitter, and social media. We may also do a direct messaging. He stated there was a lot of footage taken but not captured on this video, so he hopes to work with the footage and use elsewhere. He was very pleased with the quality.

We will also share what they put out about other areas as well.

Chiasson stated it was fun to do these interviews since it was the same production company as DJ Rhett. Cheramie congratulated them on doing a very good job on this.

President Cheramie opened the floor for public comment. Daniel Lorraine, Lafourche Parish Councilman for District 9 addressed the board. He stated the Parish Council finally passed the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Airport Road and Bridge Project LA3235 to LA 308.

He stated on October 8th it was presented to the Council, but it was deferred then brought back up on October 22nd and approved. The Port and Parish will put up $4.5M, and the Port received a $16.4M federal grant. He stated this project is 4 phases and 2 phases have already been completed which was the paving of Airport Road to the bridge $1.2M from Road Sales Tax 2, and the other project was to widen the Airport Road which was paid by an EDA grant of $700,000, $348,000 Parish Road Sales Tax 2, and Port $100,000. He stated now this next phase can begin with the CEA being approved.

He stated from a $35M project the Parish will only have to put up $4.5M which is a steal and a deal and will help everyone in the community. He thanked the board for the good working relationship we have that benefits the public.

This project will relieve some traffic at the South Lafourche Bridge and the area will develop meaning

more tax dollars which benefits the whole Parish. He plans to continue to work with the Port and expects more cooperation with the new Parish Council. Roland Guidry congratulated the Port on the video and wanted to remind the people that the water flowed freely before 1903/1904 when they damned the river from Bayou Lafourche in Donaldsonville. Since then, we have had erosion with the salt and brackish water. The fresh water brought life down the bayou with rice fields and orange groves in Leeville. We had a whole city there. He just wants to remind the board if the Port keeps doing film to remember what was there before. We have come a long way and he is very proud of what the Port is doing now.

Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met October 23rd in Cut Off present were Cheramie, R. Gisclair, and Melancon. They also met November 12th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by K. Callais second by R. Gisclair Sr., with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Amendment of Lease with H&A Seafood to increase the renewal term to 5 additional 5-year periods through September 2045.

President Cheramie presented to the board to consider approving the request Rotorcraft Leasing Company for the proposed hangar improvements on lease site SLIP-10.

Chiasson recommended taking no action while we have further discussions with Rotorcraft. No action was taken.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Lafont, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the 18 high bids for surplus equipment sale which total $18,037.47 includes 4 outboard engines, 4 vessels, 4 iPads, a Polaris Ranger, bushhog, pressure washer, push mower, an inverter, and 3 phone cases. Of the remaining 25 items with no valid bids, we recommend disposal of the 3 vessels, and reduce the minimum bid and re-advertise the 22 items on Govdeals.com which consist of servers, microphones, phones, and phone cases.

Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met October 23rd in Cut Off present were Lafont, R. Gisclair, Cheramie, with Pierce absent. They also met November 12th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by M. Callais second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the low bid from Tidewater Dock for the removal of the sunken vessel F/V Sea Dog in the amount of $4,100.00.

Pierce presented for the board the permits from Shell Pipeline Company LP, Harvest Pipeline Company, and Steve Gremillion.

Construction and Development Committee - The committee met October 23rd in Cut Off present were Griffin, K. Callais, Lafont, and Cheramie. They also met November 12th in Cut Off with all present Upon motion by Griffin second

by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved adopting the DOTD Resolution Certifying Compliance with Public Bid Laws for the Slip C 1100’ Bulkhead, Part 1 project.

Upon motion by Griffin second

by R. Gisclair Sr., with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 from Byron E. Talbot Contractor for the Minor Cheramie Sr. Road Paving project a deduct of $112,136.21.

Upon motion by Lafont second

by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved to terminate the contract with EPIC Aviation and advertise for new proposals for aviation fuel service.

Finance Committee - The committee met October 23rd in Cut Off present were Melancon, R. Gisclair, M. Callais, and Cheramie. They also met November 12th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by Melancon second by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of October 2019 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which totals $1,721,803.70.

Upon motion by Melancon second R. Gisclair Sr., with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the October 2019 unaudited financial statements.

Upon motion by Melancon second by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from Chett Chiasson and 2 board members to attend the Section 203 Study meetings with the ASA/Corps of Engineers office in DC date to be determined.

President Cheramie opened the floor for public comment.

Cheramie stated this week was Veterans Day and he would like to thank all the military and military personnel for doing a wonderful job from the board and our employees thank you for your service.

Upon motion by Lafont second

by Melancon, the board adjourned the board meeting at 11:11AM ATTEST: Harris Cheramie Jr., President Charles M. “Mike” Callais, Secretary 12/18/19

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