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Governor’s budget includes millions in new education spending

Dufrene named interim Golden Meadow Chief of Police

Town of Golden Meadow officials named Troy Dufrene as the town’s new interim Chief of Police at their monthly meeting Feb. 3.

Reggie Pitre, who served as the town’s previous chief, resigned last month to go work for the Port Fourchon Harbor Police.

Pitre served as chief since his election in 2012 and has worked for the department since 2009.

Dufrene will finish Pitre’s term which expires at the end of the year.

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration Friday proposed a $32 billion Louisiana budget for next year that pours millions of new dollars into education and keeps most other government programs on an even keel, using money that isn’t yet available to spend under the law.

The Democratic governor prioritized education as he campaigned last year for re-election to his second term. Although one of his education talking points centered on the need to raise teacher pay to the Southern average, Edwards didn’t include specific dollars for the salary hikes in his spending recommendations for the 2020-21 financial year beginning July 1.

Release of the budget proposal kicks off months of financial negotia-

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Photo by Shannon Chanel Gaspard

These riders with the Krewe des Les Petite Lions children’s parade get ready for their ride as the krewe took to the streets of Golden Meadow Sunday afternoon.

Mardi Gras is officially in full swing as several parades are scheduled to roll this weekend.

Check out the complete parade schedule on page 8-A.

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25 arrested during DA, sheriff’s office child support roundup

Hwy. 1 to be closed for two days in Cut Off

According to a DOTD press release, LA Highway 1 will be closed continuously in both directions at Satsuma Drive in Larose, from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, through 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, in order to allow DOTD’s contractor to remove and replace a pipe crossing.

Satsuma Drive is located 1.2 miles south of LA 657 on LA 1, just before The Balcony Restaurant in Larose.

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

Classifieds...................6-A Horoscopes.................7-A

Legal Notices...............7-A

Obituaries.............6-A/7-A

Worship Directory........8-A

Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell and Sheriff Craig Webre were on hand Thursday morning in Thibodaux as members of multiple agencies fanned out across the parish for a child support roundup of individuals who are not only behind in their child support payments, but also have made no effort to make payments.

Arrest warrants were prepared on 25 individuals who collectively owe child support payments of over $775,000.

“This operation had less to do with the amount owed, and more to

do with the lack of effort to make payments,” said District Attorney Kristine Russell. “The majority of the men and women in Lafourche Parish pay their child support; in 2019, we collected over $10 million in child support payments. It is not our desire to put these individuals in jail for nonpayment, but we must hold them responsible. We make every attempt to work with them to collect payments before making an arrest. Until we start investing in our children and our families, we will never see a change in our communities.”

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BP oil spill cash rebuilds eroded Louisiana pelican island

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY | Associated Press

QUEEN BESS ISLAND, La. (AP) — A Louisiana island that provides a crucial nesting ground for pelicans and other seabirds is being restored to nearly its former size after decades of coastal erosion and a devastating offshore oil spill 10 years ago.

Gov. John Bel Edwards visited the island last week, unveiling a sign dedicating it as a wildlife refuge.

“The walk we just made wouldn’t have been possible a few weeks ago,” the governor said after crossing an expanse of sand bearing tread marks from heavy equipment used to create and grade new land. He spoke at a podium set up before waist-high mangroves, which contractors left untouched for pelicans to nest on.

About 6,500 brown pelicans and 3,000 smaller seabirds cram their nests every summer onto Queen Bess Island, which shrank from 45 acres in 1956 to about 15 acres of marsh by 2010, when the Deepwater Horizon spill fouled its beaches with oily gunk.

Until the restoration, only about 5 acres — most of it along the island’s edges and the outlines left by short-lived restorations in the 1990s — was high enough for pelicans to nest, said Todd Baker, a biologist supervising restoration for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Once a mere strip of land, the island now covers 37 acres, with most of it for the increasingly cramped birds.

Edwards said the $18.7 million proj-

ect to enlarge and maintain the island is part of $550 million that that has restored more than 4,200 acres of Louisiana’s coast and islands. More than $800 million in additional work is expected across Louisiana this year, he said.

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Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns looking for floats and riders

Calendar of Events News to Use

GM United Methodist Church Relay Team hosting Valentine Supper

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church Relay for Life Team will be hosting their annual Valentine Supper on Friday, February 14 at 6 p.m. at the Church.

Dine in or take-outs available. $10 per ticket All proceeds benefit South Lafourche Relay for Life. Call Linda at 985-691-4838 for more information.

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Old Parish Library, LA 1 Golden Meadow MONDAY, FEB. 17

FIRE DISTRICT #3 (Rescheduled Meeting) 6:30 p.m.

17462 W. Main - Cut Off SP. ED. DISTRICT #1 (Rescheduled Meeting) 12-noon, Cut Off

Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns, the kids parade in Larose, is taking registrations for anyone interested in putting a float in the parade that will roll on February 15, 2020.

If interested call 985-278-7877 or 985438-2285. __________________

Open Door Revival popular seafood fondue to be sold

Open Door Revival Center will be serving its popular seafood fondue, tossed salad, corn and a dessert on February 21 for an $8 donation.

For more information or to place orders before Friday, call 6377991 or by 10 a.m. Friday phone 985-325-2456.

Open Door Revival is located next to the old Pizza Hut. __________________

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store conducting sale

St. Vincent DePaul will conduct a .25 sales on clothes, purses, and shoes starting February 17th thru 21st.

The store is located at 102 East 2nd St. in Larose. Parking is in church parking lot. Call 693-3815 with any questions.

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Locally Led Conservation Meeting set

The Lafourche-Terrebonne Soil and Water Conservation District and USDA-NRCS is hosting a Locally Led Conservation Meeting on March 4 at 6 p.m. at the Raceland Ag Center, 115 Texas Street, Raceland, LA. Come and voice your concerns at this meeting. RSVP by February 26 by calling the office at 985-447-3871, ext. 3, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing reasonable accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact our office. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. ______________________

SHC is holding a Grief Support Group for help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend on Sundays after 11:00 a.m. mass at the Spiritual Life Center in the back of Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. For more information call 985-632-3858.

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This year’s Relay For Life meeting dates are as follows and will take place in the cafeteria at Galliano Elementary School.

ELT meeting is at 5:30 p.m. with the Team Captain’s meeting at 6 p.m. on the following dates: February 20; March 19; April 21st (Bank Night) at Lady of the Sea Hospital; April 25, noon - 10 p.m., Relay for Life at the Cut Off Youth Center.

For any information on volunteering, meetings or the day of Relay call Jasmine 985-6771677. _________________

Sacred Heart Church hacing Grief Share support group

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Ochsner St. Anne announce births

Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland announces recent births.

Jake Patrick Danos, son of Lynell and Jonathan Danos, was born on December 23, 2019.

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Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of the offenses shown.

All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

FEBRUARY 7,2020 LPSO Jimmy Callaway, 28, Raceland. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling (Felony).

Theft of a motor vehicle (Felony).

Tommy Loftin, 35, Larose. Contempt of court.

Coby Thibodeaux, 28, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (Felony).

FEBRUARY 8, 2020 LPSO Destiny Matherne, 24, Golden Meadow. Violation of protective orders (Misd).

Steven Sparks Jr., 35, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Louisiana State Police Curtis Orgeron Jr., 40, Lockport. No DL on person.

Careless operation. D.W.I.-1st offense (Misd).

FEBRUARY 9, 2020 Golden Meadow Police Trevor Champagne, 31, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Christopher Miller, 42, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Fugitve.

LPSO Trevor Cheramie, 39, Larose. Contempt of court.

Brooke Ogwynn, 27, Mathews, Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of heroin (Felony).

Sebastian Vizier, 22, Cut Off. Issuing worthless checks (Misd).

Lockport Police Corey Thornton, 50, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia 3rd offense (Felony). Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession of marijuana 2nd offense (Misd).

Larose man found quilty of First Degree Rape Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell announced that a Larose man who was charged with 1st Degree Rape in November of 2018 was found guilty by a Lafourche Parish Jury late Thursday afternoon, February 6th.

Johnny Moore Jr., 31, raped the juvenile victim, who suffers from a mental infirmity, at a home where Moore was living prior to October 31st, 2018.

Assistant District Attorney Jason Chatagnier, who prosecuted the case along with Assistant District Attorney Greg Stahlnecker, noted that the jury deliberated

for just under an hour before returning a unanim o u s guilty verdict of 1st DeMoore g r e e Rape. Moore, who was immediately taken into custody upon the guilty verdict, is scheduled for sentencing on March 12th, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Christopher Boudreaux.

Moore faces a mandatory life sentence without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.

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Budget From 1-A

tions with the majorityRepublican Legislature.

Lawmakers likely won’t finish crafting next year’s spending plan until near the end of the three-month regular legislative session that begins March 9. “This is the starting point,� Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor’s chief budget adviser, told the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. “This is the beginning of what will be a very long process.�

Among the $285 million in proposed boosted spending, nearly half would finance increases across education programs.

Those increases would come on top of new investments in education the governor and lawmakers made this year.

Edwards recommends steering more than $65 million of the new cash to the K-12 financing formula for public schools, $25 million for early learning programs for children from birth to 3 years old and $35 million for public colleges. Spending on

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the TOPS college tuition program would grow to cover all eligible students.

But Edwards’ budget proposal doesn’t explicitly include another pay raise for public school teachers who received one this year.

When asked about the absence, Dardenne said some of the increased dollars proposed for the K-12 financing formula could be used for pay hikes. “It would be left to the local school districts to decide,� he said.

Other new dollars would pay for Louisiana’s juvenile lock-up facilities to house more teenagers, to account for a law change raising the age of adult prosecution, and would finance required civil service pay raises for rank-and-file state workers. Political appointees in the governor’s Cabinet would be in line for salary hikes as well.

The proposal includes $23 million to cover spending that lawmakers approved last year: pay raises for judges and parish district attorneys; increased payments to sheriffs for housing state inmates in parish jails; and a Medicaid expansion to cover more children with developmental disabilities.

With years of fights over budget cuts behind them, the response from lawmakers Friday was muted. Republican Rep. Larry Bagley of Stonewall said he wants a larger increase in a need-based aid program for college students.

Senate President Page Cortez, a Lafayette Republican, wanted to see

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more spending on transportation. “Infrastructure doesn’t seem to be on this radar,� said a disappointed Republican Sen. Heather Cloud of Turkey Creek.

Dardenne said the governor will propose spending a significant slice of the last year’s surplus cash on roadwork, bridge repairs and rural water system upgrades. “Stay tuned, because there’s going to be a lot of discussion,�

Dardenne told Cloud.

Edwards’ spending proposal is a wish list of sorts. The governor used income projections that aren’t included in Louisiana’s official forecast because the Legislature’s new Republican leaders wouldn’t adopt them. That includes billions of dollars agencies expect to receive from fees, fines and other revenue sources, along with a $103 million increase in tax collections economists anticipate will arrive in the treasury.

Cortez and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder refused to support the projections, wanting only a tiny increase for next year’s forecast instead of the $103 million. The disagreement stalled forecast changes.

Both GOP legislative leaders defended their approach. “I really feel that that would have been a better way to start this process,� Schexnayder said.

Still, the House speaker and Cortez struck a compromising tone with Dardenne. “I feel like we will get to a number,� Cortez said.

The governor’s recommendations also would spend $25 million that Republican state Treasurer John Schroder has said he won’t transfer for general operating expenses.

Edwards sued Schroder over the money Friday, asking a judge to declare the treasurer’s actions illegal. ___

According to the Town of Golden Meadow’s website, there have been seven police chiefs in Golden Meadow, three of whom served more than 10 years.

The police department employs four fulltime officers, three part-time officers and two reserve officers.

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Submitting their names for the position were Roxxy Leger, Chett Louviere, Troy Dufrene and Todd Stevens.

Town Councilman Jody Cheramie nominated Dufrene and Councilman Bap Lorraine nominated Leger.

No one else was nominated.

Voting for Dufrene were Jody Cheramie, Willis Toups, Ashton Cheramie and Lacey Latoilais. Lorraine was the lone vote for Leger.

Dufrene was sworn in by town attorney Bryce Autin immediately following the vote.

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

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Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy.

The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, Feb. 14 at 12-noon.

Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page.

Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

Residency Requirements

Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

1 Elector and resident property taxpayer of Lafourche within the boundaries of the Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

Drainage District No. 6

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

Fire Protection District No. 9

1 Property taxpayer residing within the boundaries of Fire District No. 9

Game and Fish Commission

1 Property taxpayer of Lafourche Parish

Head Start Policy Council

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

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Planning Commission

1 Qualified voter residing in the Northern unincorporated area of the Parish

Recreation District No. 11

2 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 11

Recreation District No. 4

1 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 4

Recreation District No. 5

5 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 5

Sewerage District No. 1

2 Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

Sewerage District No. 7

2 Property taxpayer of Bayou Vista Subdivision

Water District No. 1

1 Lafourche Parish resident residing in the North Lafourche region

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The deadline for these positions will be Wed., Feb. 26, 2020 @ 1:00 PM

Applications are available at 402 Green Street, hibodaux, LA 70301or download 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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Roundup From 1-A

District Attorney Russell noted that the roundup was only one portion of their yearround effort to hold those behind on child support accountable.

On the 25 warrants, a total of 9 individuals were arrested as part of the operation.

Officials say they expect additional arrests to be made in the coming days.

The combined child support payments owed by those arrested were nearly $290,000. Two of the individuals on the list, Blain Breaux and Norbert Bouzigar III, were found with suspected methamphetamine and will now face additional charges.

Wendy Welch, who was not on the list and found with Bouzigar, was also found with suspected methamphetamine and taken into

custody.

The following individuals were the focus of the operation:

Aaron Cheramie, 26, of Golden Meadow; Blain Breaux, 32, of Galliano (Arrested); Brandon Dumas, 38, of Thibodaux; Brandon Duncan, 27, of Thibodaux (Arrested); Christopher Miller, 42, of Cut Off; Chance Hogan Jr., 40, of Raceland; Clayton Duncan, 36, of Galliano (Arrested); Clifton Coleman Sr., 40, of Raceland; Corey Thornton, 50, of Lockport; Demont Johnson, 36, of Thibodaux; Donald Mathews, 42, of Thibodaux; Jeffrey Slack Sr., 48, of Thibodaux; Johnathan Hebert, 30, of Lockport; Larry Duncan, 53, of Thibodaux (Arrested); Maurice Brown, 36, of Thibodaux; Michael Neely, 47, of Thibodaux (Arrested); Nicklas Lyons, 40, of Lockport (Arrested); Norbert Bouzigar III, 43, of Cut Off (Arrested); Roy Caine, 51, of Raceland; Russell Lebouef, 40, of Larose; Ryan Arceneaux,

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41, of Lockport (Arrested); Steven Robinson, 51, of Raceland; Theron Steward, 42, of Raceland (Arrested); Trimichael Cooks, 50, of Thibodaux; and Vinnie Himel, 29, of Thibodaux.

This operation combined the efforts of the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Thibodaux Police Department, Probation and Parole, Department of Social Services, and Acadian Ambulance. “The success is just a small part of the larger operation efforts,� said Sheriff Craig Webre. “Proactive policing initiatives like this roundup have a much broader effect than just the people that get arrested during the operation. What we will see in the days to follow is that more and more people will be contacting the District Attorney’s Office or the Sheriff’s Office wanting to come in and pay.�

Webre continued, �We are very serious about those who are not living up to their obligations and taking care of their children. We’re letting them know that we’re not going to forget about what they owe, and we’re going to be very vigilant and aggressive in pursuing them and holding them accountable.�

Anyone who owes child support payments is encouraged to contact the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office at (985) 448-3422 as soon as possible.

Anyone who knows the location of any person wanted for failure to pay child support can submit information anonymously via Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by calling 1-800-7437433 or by submitting a tip online at www.crimestoppers br.org.

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Though barely a blip of an island off the Gulf of Mexico in Barataria Bay, Queen Bess plays an outsize role as one of Louisiana’s largest rookeries for brown pelicans, supplying real estate for up to a fifth of the state’s nests. It’s also where the pelican, Louisiana’s state bird, was reintroduced in the 1960s after pesticides had killed off the state’s entire population.

Loss of the small islands where pelicans nest has crowded the big birds into about 10 colonies, fewer than half the number in 2010, Baker said. “When you’re a tiny island you’re on the front lines of sea-level rise and coastal erosion.�

Funds to restore Queen Bess Island and for future monitoring and upkeep flow from a $20 billion settlement that the federal government and the five Gulf Coast states reached with energy giant BP PLC for environmental damage from the 2010 spill.

The offshore explosion and fire that year on BP’s leased drilling rig killed 11 people. The well spewed more than 100 million gallons of oil into the water over 87 days.

When the oil reached the island about 45 miles south of New Orleans, more than 1,000 birds died. Brown pelicans and other birds could be seen struggling, their wings weighed down by black muck.

Contractors for Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority enlarged the island by dredging up Mississippi River sand and pumping it inside the outlines of rock and other material from the 1990s restoration, which used silt. The sand, designers hope, will be more stable.

The authority also built a line of rock breakwaters 75 to 95 feet from shore to slow erosion and provide calm water for young birds.

Most of the island is being restored as a pelican habitat, with 7 acres for skimmers, terns and other birds that nest on rocks.

In recent years, Baker said, nests have been so jammed “you can’t hardly step on land without touching a nest.�

In an assist to the birds, The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission designated the island a wildlife refuge in November. The commission is taking comments on rules that, things, among other would forbid people from stepping on the island during the eight-month

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nesting season.

Restoration work should be completed by Feb. 15, Baker said. He added that remaining work includes creating ramps for young birds that still can’t fly so they can walk in and out of the water.

Contractors also will plant about 24,000 woody plants for species including night herons and egrets and pelicans to build their nests. Those are still essentially 3-foothigh (1-meter-high) sticks, Baker said.

Most important for Baker: Will pelicans return to the island where they built nests or were hatched?

Five hundred were banded last year to help him and other conservationists answer that question.

Thibodaux Playhouse kicks off 60th season with “Southern Hospitality� comedy

The ever-popular Thibodaux Playhouse has kicked off its 60th season with a hilarious new comedy titled “Southern Hospitality�.

The play centers on the Futrelle sisters Frankie, Twink, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn – who are trying to save their beloved hometown, Fayro, Texas, from extinction.

Ever since the Super SmartMart and the rendering plant closed, folks have been leaving Fayro in droves, but Honey Raye, with a major assist from her former nemesis, Geneva Musgrave, has come up with a possible solution to bring back businesses and residents.

It seems a salsa manufacturing company is looking to relocate and a company

representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission.

But it’s not easy for the sisters and other citizens of Fayro, as everything that could go wrong, does.

But watching them pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity and a recipe for total hilarity. “Southern Hospitality� show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve, 314 St. Mary St., in Thibodaux.

For tickets and a list of upcoming shows visit the Thibodaux Playhouse website at www.thibodauxplayhouse.com or find them on facebook.

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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. _________________________ 2 Bedroom House For Sale: 167 Main Street. $65,000 firm.

985-772-5467. _________________________ House For Sale: Three bedroom, two bath. Kitchen, living room, dining room and utility room. Asking price $100,000.

Located at 232 Oak D St. FMI call 985-258-3020. _________________________

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. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, icebox, stove. $800/month and $800/deposit.

Located in Cut Off. 985-6652548. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom. $800/deposit and $1200/month, utilities not included. 985-2780773. _________________________ For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $550/month and $550/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI Call 985-7987433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ Furnished Mobile Home For Rent: Two bedroom; Golden Meadow area; perfect for single or couple; no pets. $700/month; $500/deposit. Call Mike @985475-6386. _________________________

EPS COMPANIES

EPS is growing again!!

Immediately accepting applications for Crane Operators, Forklift Operators, Dispatchers, Yard Foreman, Rig Clerks (Onshore and Offshore) and material man.

Certification and experience necessary.

Apply online at EPSTeam.com or email resume to kcourville@epsteam.com

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.

For Rent: Two bedroom, two bath trailer on private lot in Larose. $700/month. Call 985691-1367. Leave voice mail message. No texting. _________________________ For Rent: Spacious 4 bedroom executive home including 2.5 baths.

Formal dining room/breakfast nook; large living room with custom cabinets; study; 2 kitchens; patio; 2 car garage. $1400/month, $1400/deposit. No smoking; no pets; background checks. Call 475-7272 or 637-7273. _________________________ For Rent: Two bedroom, partially furnished apartment in the Cut Off area and 2 bedroom trailer, partially furnished in the Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: Small two bedroom, one bath trailer. Icebox, stove: utilities paid, grass cut. $700/month, $400/deposit. Located at 156 Sandra St, Larose.

Call 985-665-2548. _________________________ Beautiful Mobile Home for Rent … A MUST SEE!149 East 150th Street, Galliano, La. 3 BR, 2 BA; Large Yard with Mature Trees; Newly Remodeled, Paved Driveway; New Kitchen Appliances and New A/C and Heater; Hardwood floors and well kept; Call for more information 985-637-8399. _________________________ For Rent 1 BR/ 1 BA Apartment, Cut Off Area; Completely remodeled, new stainless steel appliances, Hardwood floors and well maintained. Must see to appreciate!120 East 73rd Place; Call for more information 985-637-8399. _________________________ For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath with kitchenette. $325/ month plus utilities. Mathews/ Raceland area. (985) 537-9259. _________________________ 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.

Small Apt. Building for Rent: bayouside on La 1 in Cut Off. Can be used as a Business. $500/month plus $500/deposit.

Call 985-772-3258 or 985-4130791. _________________________ Studio cottage For Rent: Located in Larose. Single ocoupancy (1 Person). $600/month, $300/deposit. All utilities paid. Lawn service provided. Private laundry mat on site. Call 985-691-6296. _________________________ House For Rent: Three bedroom, 1 bath, unfurnished. 160 East 7th St in Larose. $700/month and $350/deposit.

Call 985-637-9692 or 985-5029923. _________________________

For Sale

2015 Honda Pioneer P500 SXS

600 Miles; 28” MSA rims and ITP Mega Mayhem tires; roof; windshield Great Condition Asking $7k FMI call or text 985-258-9819

Trailer for Rent: 3 bedroom, living room, big kitchen. 213 East 22nd Street, Larose. 693-4104 or 691-6312. _________________________

BOATS

For Sale: 2008-SV18 ft. Express 90 HP Yamaha with Aluminum Trailer.

Excellent condition-Asking $11,500.

Ready to fish. Call 985-6912908 FMI. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

For Sale: Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Cut Off. Double crypt in Sacred Heart Garden Memorial. Below cost. Call 632-3476. _________________________ For Sale: Holy Savior Mausoleum in Lockport. Double crypt in Holy Savior Cementary.

Asking $8000. Call 504-3825142. _________________________ For Sale: Generator and power switch, leaf shredder, trailor hitch lock, rear cargo carrier, truck bed extended bar, jump starter and more. All items to be sold as is. FMI call Pat @ (985) 696-1208 _________________________

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local and thats kinda the same thing

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. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

I pay top dollar for used cars.

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

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Located 188 West 40th St in Cut Off. Saturday, February 15th from 7:00 a.m.-Noon. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, February 13, from 7:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Located 179 East 100th St in Cut Off. Mardi gras beads, giant stuffed teddy bear, children’s clothes and toys. 5ft tall beveled mirror, perfect for a dance studio. Lots more. _________________________ Indoor Moving Sale: Thursday, February 13 from 8am to 4pm at 318 East 36th Street. Furniture, full size bed, kitchen appliances and items, pots and pans, microwave, Wii gaming system and games, Xbox 360 gaming system and games, clothes, jewelry, shoes, purses, toys, et.

Too must to list! No early birds. _________________________

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 _________________________ South Lafourche Metal Building Contractors now hiring laborers. Please call 693-4078. _________________________

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DAWN SERVICES, L.L.C., Offshore Towing, (504) 3628994 www.dawnoffshore.com Providing unsurpassed service in the offshore transportation industry for thirty years.

Services include rig moves, dredging support, marine construction support, anchor handling and general towing.

NOW HIRING: Captains and Mates with Towing Endorsement; Engineers, licensed and un-licensed; Able Bodied Seaman and Ordinary Seaman. All applicants must have US Coast Guard documentation. We offer excellent pay, flexible schedules, paid travel, company paid medical insurance, 401K and training. Dawn Services is a proud member of the American Waterways Operators and operates in accordance with the Responsible Carrier Program. Dawn Services, LLC is an EOE.

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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ K-Mar Supply, Fourchon Location, is now accepting applications for ALL POSITIONS, full time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and selfmotivated. Apply in person at 654 A. O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357, NAPA, next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have a valid drivers license. Must meet TWIC card requirements. Transportation available (to & from work) from our Cut Off location. _________________________ B & B Hardware is looking for a full time sales clerk. Apply within at 13222 West Main Street in Larose. _________________________ K-Mar Supply Fourchon location is now accepting applications for Office Assistant/Secretary Full time.

Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and be self motivated. Apply in person @654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon. NAPA, next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have a valid driver license. Must meet TWIC Card requirements. Transportation available (to & from work) from our Cut Off location. _________________________

Just 4 Him Men’s Haircuts, Galliano is now hiring an experienced men’s hair stylist/ barber.

Call Celeste at 985-325-4MEN (4636) or apply within. _________________________ Salon U is looking for experienced hair stylist, nail technician, or message therapist. Call Rosalyn at 696-4540 or 5322305. _________________________ Position available at Lady of the Sea. Part-time as needed housekeeper.

Visit www.losgh.org for more details and to apply. EOE. _________________________ Crawfish season is here. We are hiring 60 crawfish peelers.

We pay by weight at $2.50 per pound. Show up at LA Bayoubites/Pitre’s Fur, 18076 Hwy 3235 in Galliano, LA. For more info. call Gina at (985) 325-4006 (Spanish) or Lana (985) 6774220 (English). _________________________ Superior Shipyard is hiring experience blaster painters. Shipyard experience is required.

Apply in person at 20987 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow. _________________________ Top Water Marine is hiring for part-time seasonal help. Duties include cleaning cabins, laundry, retail store, reservations, greeting customers. Position is primarily weekends. 20+ hours a week. Drug screen and background check required. Applications accepted in person, Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 1pm only! 24015 Hwy. 1, Leeville. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________

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

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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. _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service.

Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038.

Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony.

Blessings. _________________________ 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!

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs.

Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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!

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. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________ Metal and Shingle Roofing: Small jobs and leak repairs welcomed. Free estimates. Call Kernny Comardelle 985-2913139. _________________________ 24 Hour Comfort Care: Dedicated to keeping clients safe, happy, and healthy as possible in the comfort of their own home. Services provided are: Cooking and cleaning, assistant with bathing, and mobility, medication reminders, transportation, doctor appointments, outings, respite care, end of life care. Will sit with long term care facility residents. Call Cindy Mitsch (606) 471-9427. _________________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________

OBITUARIES

BRENDA ARCENEAUX

Brenda “Bee” Arceneaux, 66, a native and resident of Grand Isle and Cut Off became an Angel on Monday, February 3rd, 2020. A visitation was held on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano from 11:00 am until service time. A service was held at 1:00 pm in the funeral parlor with burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. Mrs. Brenda is survived by her daughters, Nicki Gary; son, Steven Prejean; grand children; great grandchildren; mother, Helen Danos; brother, Billy Danos; and sisters, Mona Danos and Stacy Pitre.

Mrs. Arceneaux was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald “Donnie” Prejean Jr.; and second husband, Roy Arceneaux.

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to offset funeral costs.

Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano. __________________

SUSAN ORGERON

Susan “Sue” Bollinger Orgeron, 73, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, in Larose, on Friday, February 7th from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Sue is survived by her husband of 52 years, Aubrey J. Orgeron, Sr.; son, Aubrey “Bubba” Orgeron, Jr. (Shannon); daughter, Angelle O. Lorraine (Jason); grandchildren, Dr. Aubrey “Trey” Orgeron III, Mark J. Orgeron (Andrea), Lainey and Ellie Lorraine; siblings, Patty B. Crochet (David), Eric Bollinger (Sue Sue), Cindy B. Landry (Marc), Mary Bollinger, Robbie Bollinger (Marie Annette); brother-in-law, Paul Champagne; sister-in-law, Geraldine O. Chiasson (Ronald) and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George A. and June L. Bollinger; brother, Gerald G. Bollinger; sister, Laura B. Champagne; fatherin-law, McNair Orgeron and mother-in-law, Oddette D. Orgeron.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. _________________

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PUBLIC NOTICE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) TOWN OF LOCKPORT / LOCKPORT SEWER PLANT DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

JOANNES TERREBONNE

Rosalie Mejia Duet, 85, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Lighthouse Worship Center, Galliano, LA. Religious services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cut Off, LA. She is survived by her children, Mary Duet, Robert Duet (Zoila), Philip Duet (Marisa) and Robin Hebert (Roy); brother, Philip Mejia; sisters, Mickie Savoie, Susan Clarke and Patsy Poole; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Duet; parents, Rudolph Mejia and Telosia Wesley and brothers, Donald Mejia Sr. and R.T. Mejia.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joannes Antoine Terrebonne, 84, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano passed away on February 1, 2020. Visitation was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, February 8 from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

Joannes is survived by his sister, Beatrice T. Galjour; sister-in-law, Betty C. Terrebonne; nieces, Cindy Bourgeois, Kathy Sandras and Suzette Hunter; nephews, Daniel and Dwayne Terrebonne; sons, Johnny and David Terrebonne; daughters, Patsy Dew and Tammy Theriot; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Joannes was preceded in death by his parents, Luderick and Agnolia Kiff Terrebonne; brother, Norris Terrebonne; sister, Gladys Badeaux; and brothers-in-law, Freddie Badeaux and Harold (Jack) Galjour.

He was a U.S. Veteran, graduate of LCO High School and LSU. He was a retired Mechanical Engineer.

Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Align yourself with the movers and shakers, Aries. Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know.

Find a solid team and stick with them.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you’re already running on fumes, it may not be possible for you to tackle any additional tasks this week. Make some hard cuts and you’ll be better for it.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You have several weeks to understand how recent changes will affect you, Gemini. You may need to get a few new friends in your circle of supporters.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, don’t be surprised when someone from your past approaches you for some advice. You may not have all the answers, but you can help guide this person in the right direction.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, some new information has put you in a better position to make an important decision. These details have come just in the nick of time.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may need to make some important decisions regarding your finances in the days ahead. It’s now or never to square away your short- and long-term budget.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 An important relationship is on the cusp of reaching a milestone, Libra. Enjoy this special time and make every effort to commemorate it in a unique way.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Find a way to cool your jets for the time being, Scorpio. Extra pressure may have you feeling the stress, and you may not be putting your best self forward.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A passing comment rings true to you this week and commands your immediate attention. You do not want to let any opportunities pass over the next few days.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Learn how to count the small blessings in your life, Capricorn. Doing so will help you overcome a challenging issue that may pop up shortly.

NATALIE BOUDREAUX HUGHES

Natalie Boudreaux Hughes, 41, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, on Tuesday, February 11th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Natalie is survived by her husband of 5 years, Sean C. Hughes; father, Lanny Boudreaux; brother, Karl Hornback; sister, Lana Rodriguez (Wade); nephew and godchild, Murphy Rodriguez; godchild, Kylar Allemand; cousins, Keith Hornback (Debbie), Kent Hornback (Allison) and a host of cousins.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine “Jerrie” M. Boudreaux; grandparents, John and Phelonise Boudreaux and Delta and Agnes Mitchell.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may need to look inward and make changes before you start suggesting others make their own modifications, Aquarius. Be honest in your personal assessment.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There are a few things you are still trying to uncover about a new person in your life, Pisces. Keep digging because the reveal is worth it.

ELDA GRIFFIN

Mrs. Elda Falgoust Griffin, 92, a native of Evergreen, LA and resident of Golden Meadow, LA moved on to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020.

A visitation was held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until service time. A Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial followed in the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Elda is survived by her children, Steven Griffin, Mary Burrows (John), Gloria Van Hartesveldt, and Lucrece Griffin-Tucker (Jim); 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; and daughter in law, Neva Griffin.

Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Griffin; son, Harold Griffin; 2 grandchildren; parents, Lucrece and Victor Falgoust; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters.

Mrs. Griffin was an Evangelical Minister who sang in the Church Choir at Our Lady of Prompt Succor, and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, an active member of the Golden Meadow Senior Center, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, but her greatest achievement was the love and care she gave her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and Godchildren.

Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano.

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15101 Hwy. 3235 • Cut Off • 325-1000

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for the Town of Lockport, Lockport Sewer Plant, 710 Church Street, Lockport, LA 70374. The facility is located at 312 Second Street in Lockport, Lafourche Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this existing source is made into an effluent pipe, thence into Forty Arpent Canal, thence into Tom Foret Canal, thence into Company Canal, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation, and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC Code 4952, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works serving the Town of Lockport.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Persons wishing to receive notice of the final permit action must include a complete mailing address when submitting comments.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/t he-public-participation-group or call (225) 219-3276.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The application, draft permit and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Suzanne Rohli, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3223.

Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list, wishing to receive the permit public notices via email by

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subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server, or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 708214313, by email at DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).

Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/publicnotices and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/t he-public-participation-group.

All correspondence should specify AI Number 19435, Permit Number LA0033286, and Activity Number PER20190002.

2/12/20

Bid Notice

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS REPAIRS TO FPI PUMP

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. February 20, 2020, 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 Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, LA and delivery to Pump Station No. 1 in Golden Meadow, LA within 10 weeks (70 consecutive days) from date of notification of awarding project. A liquidated damage fee of $500 per day will be assessed beginning on day 71.

A specifications list for repairs may be picked up at the Levee District office located at 17904 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA, or downloaded from our website at www.slld.org (Bids and Proposals). All parts must be as listed in the specifications. No exceptions and no replacements will be accepted.

Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be rejected if this stipulation is not met.

The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes.

Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked Bid on FPI Pump Repairs. 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., February 20, 2020 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 02/05/20 02/12/20 02/19/20

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The church is not a collection of rugged individualists – it’s God’s family

What word or phrase would best describe the American spirit?

“Rugged individualism” would probably be a popular answer. We see this in those old

western movies when the good guy stands in the middle of town, ready to take on the gang of outlaws who are coming to town.

The “enterprising spirit” might be another answer. It champions the people who leave steady jobs to start their own beauty parlor, corner grocery, local hardware, or high-tech business. It’s another side of the rugged individualist. As Americans we are attracted to the solitary heroes.

However, this is not the way Jesus built the church. Each of us

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Pre K 2 (18 mos.) 8th Grade March 9 13, 2020—9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE—March 9—9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

HRCS adheres to a NON-DISCRIMINATORY policy as established by the Diocese of Houma –Thibodaux.

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

Trinity Baptist Church

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

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)

Cornerstone Baptist Church 15596 W. Main - Cut Off

Sunday Morning Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service, 5:00 p.m.

Bret Badeaux, Pastor

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services

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

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.

Gulf Coast Baptist Church

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow

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.

Greater New Fountain Baptist Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 233 E. 12th St. - Lockport Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Duc Bui, Pastor Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church 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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

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

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

CATHOLIC

15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

Holy Savior Church

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.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

Herod had arrested John the Baptist, there is an urgency in Jesus’ movements. Time was of the essence.

Matthew tells us, “Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

I think our Lord sensed this “nearness” with new urgency, so he knew he had to declare it. However, that was not enough. He was not content to be hurrying about with this insistent proclamation. He must do more and he did. He began to gather a community.

As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he noticed the two brothers, Simon and Andrew, people who fished for a living. He called them to follow him. Then, continuing along the shore, he saw another pair of brothers, James and John. Again, he called them to follow him, and they did. Jesus was no longer solitary. He had established a community.

When Jesus called these four fishermen who had agreed to follow him, the Church began. The scriptures later tell us that we are the church, the Body of Christ, his presence in the world.

Why did Jesus choose these particular persons? From a very human point of view, most of us will recognize that he chose some unlikely persons. They were not the wisest, mightiest or noblest persons alive. Yet, Jesus knew he would have to work with whoever would say “yes.”

That is the very method God uses. God could very well have saved the world by divine edict, or by approaching us directly through the Holy Spirit, without relying on these human, imperfect medi-

ators. It seems such an approach would have been less cluttered and more efficient.

Yet, God has chosen to carry on his work through human beings – fishing people, tax collectors, farmers, computer specialists,

homemakers, oil workers, athletes and professors. It’s a motley crew.

It is God’s own method, and it only works if you and I are willing to say “yes” to his call. Then we can take our place in his family and continue to do Jesus’ work.

2020 Area Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • Krewe of Hercules - Houma - 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - noon • Krewe of Tee Caillou - Chauvin - noon • Krewe of Aquarius - Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 • Krewe of Versailles - Larose - noon • Krewe of Hyacinthians - Houma - noon • Krewe of Titans (Following Hyacinthians) - Houma • Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 1:30 p.m.

Krewe of Ambrosia (Following Shaka) - 2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Mardi Gras - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - noon • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux • Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 11:00 a.m.

• Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m.

• Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 1:00p.m.

• Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m.

Attention Krewes - If there are any

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:15 p.m.

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

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

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

must come to Christ by his or her own independent choice and each of us must build a personal relationship with God. Still, the church is not a collection of rugged individualists. It’s a family, a group of people united in Christ. That is the way it started, and that is the way it has continued for 2,000 years.

Jesus could easily have been a solitary figure. When he came to John to be baptized, he came alone. Then, he went out, very much alone, into the wilderness to be tempted. At this point, Jesus has all the markings of a rugged individualist.

However, the next thing Matthew tells us about Jesus is that when he “heard that John had been arrested, Jesus withdrew into Galilee.” What was going through Jesus’ mind at that point? It seems that he reasoned that John’s fate could very soon become his own. His ministry was only beginning but if Herod could arrest John so easily, he could end his own ministry.

So, Jesus left his hometown of Nazareth and moved to Capernaum. Matthew says that this was to fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy that it would be in the land of Zebulon and Naphtali that the light of God’s Messiah would shine.

Having learned that

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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

discrepancies to times and dates,

contact the Gazette at 985-693-7229.

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats ~ Martin Quarters ~ (985) 632-2727

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 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

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Hope Church

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

349 Central Lafourche Dr. - Raceland

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

Sunday Worship 2 p.m.

985-209-8428 - hopechurchlafourche.com Thomas Hines, Lead Pastor

PRESBYTERIAN

632-7575

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

LA Carriers • 632-5858 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

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.

504-915-5019

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.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

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.

Free meal to all attending Friday nights Bible Study Thursdays: 6:30 p.m.

985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

LUTHERAN

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Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

SPANISH

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

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales, 504-468-1300

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