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Lawsuit filed against the Corps of Engineers Louisiana attorney general files suit over widening waterway By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal waterway has expanded well beyond boundaries set in a 1920s agreement and encroaches on state land in Louisiana’s Vermilion Parish, the state Attorney General’s Office said in a lawsuit filed Friday against the United States. Attorney General Jeff Landry and Rep. Garret Graves say in a news release that the lawsuit seeks to hold the Army Corps of Engineers accountable for the Intracoastal Waterway’s part in coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion. “The failure of the Corps to maintain and preserve the (agreement) has caused thousands of acres of land along our coast to be lost,” Landry said in the release. “The bottom line is that if this were happening in California, New York, Florida or Illinois, it would have been stopped and restored decades ago,” Graves said. “We cannot stand idle and allow Louisiana to be treated any differently.” The corps referred requests for comment to the U.S. Justice Department, which did not im-

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Edwards call special session on taxes By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers will return to the state Capitol after the Mardi Gras holiday to debate replacing $1 billion in expiring taxes, a special session called Friday by Gov. John Bel Edwards in hopes of averting deep budget cuts. The 17-day session will begin Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. and must end by March 7. Edwards called the special session even though it’s unclear if he’ll have enough votes from House Republicans to pass taxes — a benchmark he had previously set. In a statement, the governor said he feels “confident that we are coming to an area of compromise,” though he didn’t describe what that might include. “There is a growing consensus among lawmakers that the fiscal cliff can and should be addressed in February, and I agree,” Edwards said. “This special ses-

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sion will give us the opportunity to make reforms that we all know are needed in Louisiana to stabilize our budget and tax code.” The governor’s aim is to have more money available for spending before lawmakers start their regular session in midMarch and craft next year’s budget. Without replacement revenue, he said Louisiana would have to make devastating cuts to health care services, public safety programs and the TOPS free college tuition program. Edwards issued the formal outline for the session after meeting with Senate President John Alario and House Speaker Taylor Barras, who supported

holding a February session to determine how much tax revenue will be available to spend, rather than allow uncertainty to linger. The session agenda allows consideration of several tax types and certain spending control measures sought by Republicans in exchange for tax votes, such as tightened limits on spending growth and new cost-share and work requirements for some Medicaid patients. The $1 billion budget gap stems from the July 1 expiration of temporary sales taxes passed by lawmakers in 2016, planned as a bridge to a larger rewrite of Louisiana’s tax laws that never happened. House Republican leaders blocked previous tax proposals pushed by the governor. To replace the expiring revenue with taxes requires a special session, which costs an estimated $50,000 to $60,000 a day. See Session Page 3-A

While the weather forecast didn’t call for the best weather for the past weekend’s parades, it held up for the most part so Krewes could get their rides in without canceling the festivities. Pictured above are revelers enjoying the Apollo parade in Lockport Saturday. At left is Krewe of Athena Queen Laura Guidry enjoying her ride Friday night.

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Netflix’s new feature film “The Highwaymen” will shoot a few scenes of the Bonnie-and-Clyde crime drama in Thibodaux at Laurel Valley Plantation on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has also confirmed that Hwy. 308 will be closed in that area during filming from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The film, which features actors Woody Harrelson and Kevin Costner, focuses on two Texas rangers — Frank Hamer and Manny Gault — who helped put an end to the bloody Depression Era robbery spree of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow on May 23, 1934 in Bienville Parish. Hamer survived 100 gunfights and killed 53 people. He was persuaded into assembling the Rangers team that led to Bonnie and Clyde’s demise after a prison break in Texas. The project, which is expected to shoot throughout the region — including in New Orleans Covington, LaPlace, Hammond, Baton Rouge and Donaldsonville — is being made on a reported budget of $49 million. Of that, an estimated $34.8 million will be spent in-state, with $10.4 million earmarked for Louisiana payroll.

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Invasive species ‘about to bust loose’ By HOLLY DUCHMANN The Courier of Houma

HOUMA, La. (AP) — The invasive apple snails that have become common in the waterways of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes are expected to spread as far as Calcasieu Parish this year, according to experts. “We’re sitting on the edge of something that’s about to bust loose over here,” said Bobby Reed, a senior fisheries adviser with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

The snails can lay 600-1,200 eggs every seven to 10 days for an estimated 35 weeks of the year. The eggs are known as clutches and look like pink bubblegum. When the snails hatch, they’re the size of a pin head and they float by the thousands on top of the water’s surface. “That’s nature’s way of dispersing them through the wild,” Reed said. Reed said experts are concerned that the snails will float into the pump systems that irrigate local rice and crawfish crops,

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where they would compete directly with the crawfish, as well as rip out any rice seed that sprouts. In late 2017, the snails were reported in crawfish ponds in the state. “They can wipe out the farmer’s efforts real quick,” Reed said. The snails are believed to have been first introduced to the state’s waters after Hurricane Katrina and have spread since then through flooding and attaching to boats and animals, such as otters, nutria and birds. See Snails Page 3-A

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United Methodist Relay team hosting Valentine supper

The Golden Meadow United Methodist Church Relay team members will host a Valentine supper on February 15, at 6 p.m. at the church (located at 18803 East Main Street). They will be serving homemade vegetable soup, baked ham, rice dressing, candied yams, dinner roll, dessert and drink. Tickets are $10. Pickups will be available. Call Lou Rebstock at 985-677-4142 for your reservation or to place a pickup order. Entertainment will be provided. Please support those who are fighting cancer and mark your calendar for April 14, American Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay for Life of South Lafourche at the Larose Civic Center.

SLHS Tarponettes hosting Kiddie Camp

South Lafourche High School Tarponettes will be hosting a Tarponette Kiddie Camp on Thursday, February 15. The camp is open to children from Pre-K3 through 5th grade. The cost is $25 per child and includes a T shirt and a meal. The camp will take place in the SLHS gym from 3:30 p.m. until performance time. Participants will have the opportunity to perform at the SLHS basketball game that same evening (Thursday, Feb. 15). For more information, call 985-632-5721 or 985-696-1354.

Larose Quilters to postpone meeting to Feb. 19

The Larose Quilters Guild will meet at the Larose Civic Center on Monday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. since the Larose Civic Center will be closed the second week of February. The Quilters Guild will resume their regular meetings on the second Monday of each month beginning on March 12.

Local church to sell seafood fondue on February 16

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. For a donation of $8, receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert. Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

Lafourche Shrine Club sets Chili and Cracklin Cook-off

The Lafourche Shrine Club will be hosting a Chili and Cracklin Cook-off on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; till at the Larose Civic Center. Come out for food, fun, music, arts and crafts booths, and auction for the entire family. Bring your children for an Easter egg hunt, too! Entry fee is $5 per person for all the chili you can eat. Children under 12 are free. Teams of 4 will compete for the chili cook off. Cost is $75 and you must make 3 gallons of chili. Teams of 4 persons will also compete for the cracklin cook off for a $25 entry fee. You must be able to make twenty 1-quart bags. For more information contact Zachary Gisclair at 985-2094107 or John Gardner at 985-691-8304.

Lockport KC hosting Fundraiser Dinner Feb. 18

The Lockport KCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will have a fundraiser dinner on Sunday, Feb. 18th from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. The menu will consist of hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, corn, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Dine in or take it to go. Drinks and desserts will also be sold.

Lockportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nineteenth Annual Main Street Market, sponsored by Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum, is set for Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lockport Bayouside Park. The market features crafters, painters, artisans, paintings, clothing, jewelry, pottery, lawn ornaments, purses, woodcrafts, and a variety of other novelty items. The museum will sell food and drinks. Crafters, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to reserve your spot! Anyone interested in participating or for more information should call Dee Dee or Kim at 5325909, or email bayoulafourchefo@bellsouth .net. Proceeds benefit the museum.

Cercle Francophone offering presentation on Cajun engineering

Cercle Francophone, French-speaking group, will present a presentation in English on Tues., Feb. 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Jean Lafitte National Park, Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary Street in Thibodaux, titled 17th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18th Century Engineering in Acadia/Nova Scotia. This photographic presentation of the modern day Nova Scotia area is a step-back in time to life of our Cajun ancestors. Â The engineering projects were few but significant to the Acadians life style, their expulsion, and their resettlement to Louisiana. Edgar Benoit, a native of Thibodaux and a registered professional electrical engineer, NSPE Fellow, and life member of IEEE, will host the presentation. Follow the Benoit family and many of our Cajun ancestors as they moved across Acadia.

Analysis: Louisiana tax debate hits Twitter with a fury By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; If Twitter is an accurate portrayal of the tax debates to expect in the Louisiana Capitolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chambers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a rocky special session. The trash-talking on social media has reached a fever pitch as lawmakers bicker â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in 280 characters or less â&#x20AC;&#x201D; over their philosophical points ahead of the tax session called by Gov. John Bel Edwards to begin next week, aimed at closing a $1 billion budget gap and avoiding deep cuts. Anyone longing for impressive oratorical skills or complex policy discussions will find themselves still wanting after they read the commentary from their elected and appointed officials on Twitter. Instead, many lawmakers, policy analysts, lobbying groups and governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office staff have decided to engage in finger-pointing exchanges about whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to blame for Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal woes and whose positions will move the state beyond the financial morass. The budget gap stems from the July 1 expiration of temporary sales taxes passed by lawmakers in 2016, planned as a bridge to a larger rewrite of Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax laws that never happened. House Republican leaders blocked previous tax proposals pushed by the governor to replace the expiring taxes. Without replacement taxes, Edwards said the state would have to end many of its safety-net health programs and slash most of the spending for the TOPS college tuition program. No lawmaker has offered a proposal for how to close the gap entirely with cuts. Republicans and their allies use Twitter to question Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; claims that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut the budget by hundreds of millions since taking of-

fice, saying the math doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t add up. They say the Democratic governor only pushes taxes without looking at the expense side of the ledger. Republican Rep. Blake Miguez of Erath posted: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first step in solving the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal problem would be for the Governor to admit the real problem, LOUISIANA has a SPENDING PROBLEM! Majority of LA taxpayers agree and have sent a clear message to State Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Get the spending under control and stop raising my taxes!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Democrats and their supporters post complaints that GOP lawmakers never offer a list of what programs the state should stop funding even as they complain about bloated spending. They suggest Republicans refuse to permanently correct Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial problems because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want Edwards to succeed, hoping to keep him from winning reelection in 2019. Rep. Ted James, a Baton Rouge Democrat, replied to Miguez: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have the rhetoric mastered my friend. Can you identify the cuts? Where is the waste? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s try to solve the problem. Give me a list, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s try to find common ground. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been waiting on a plan from your side for weeks. What gives?â&#x20AC;? Outside groups funded by unknown sources and Twitter accounts led by unidentified people get in on the debate, seeking to antagonize and attack lawmakers on the opposing side of the political spectrum. Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office has

participated, too, with staff members suggesting anti-tax Republicans are being disingenuous in their arguments. Meanwhile, some Republicans frustrated with their own partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refusal to support either a redesign of Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax laws or to identify a specific list of cuts have entered the fray. Rep. Barry Ivey, a Republican from Baton Rouge who sought a sweeping tax rewrite last year only to see it squelched by his colleagues, described his annoyance on Twitter with those in his own party. Ivey questioned how House GOP leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; support for lowering Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spending cap and setting up a spending transparency website called Louisiana Checkbook would address the immediate budget shortfall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All I hear is the peddling of snake oil from my R colleagues. I have heard no honest solutions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; except a Checkbook site and low hanging cuts, then want to pawn off hard cuts so they can shift blame,â&#x20AC;? Ivey replied to Miguezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a sampling of the arguments, accusations and criticisms posted on the social media site daily as lawmakers and those who watch them vent their frustration and anger about years of indecision over an approach to end Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial woes. ___ EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/ melindadeslatte

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In December, Scotty and Maggie Trosclair, long time French Food Festival and Wild Game Supper volunteers, were inducted into the Bayou Civic Club, Inc. Hall of Fame. They are pictured above with Larose Civic Center Director Jasmine Ayo. The Bayou Civic Club congratulates the Trosclairs and extends appreciation for the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endless volunteering.

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Smoked Sausage

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Pork Chops

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Bell Peppers

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Sweet Crisp, Orange, Red or Yellow

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Strips or Steaks

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Boneless Beef

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(Sold Whole) Boston Butt

Leg Quarters Lb.

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Pillsbury Ready To Bake Cookies 16 Oz. Select Varieties

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Borden’s Shredded Cheese 8 Oz. Select Varieties

Hi Folks … Although we have many specials featured in this ad, we want to remind you that throughout our entire store we also have many other specials that are not listed or advertised here! Just look for these and many other additional items offered in every department. They’re easy to find, just look for the BIG RED “AS ADVERTISED” signs posted throughout the store. Thanks for shopping with us and have a great week! Sam J. Burregi

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Trojans continue to roll Gazette Sports Reports

The South Lafourche High School Girls’ Soccer team was awarded a $2,000 grant from Powerade through their Coca-Cola distributer. Coach William Hawkins wrote the grant to help defray the costs for the girls’ soccer team. The team wishes to thank Powerade for the grant. In the top picture is Mr. Chris Gabb, representing Coca-Cola, presenting the check to Coach Hawkins. The bottom picture is the 2017-2018 SLHS Girls’ Soccer team.

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The Central Lafourche boys’ basketball team is absolutely on fire. The Trojans had another perfect week this week – trumping Hahnville, Destrehan and Terrebonne to improve their winning streak to nine – three steps closer to the District 7-5A title. After losing their first two district games, the Trojans have wonout, including last week when they protected their home court in a pair of hard-fought wins, while also going on the road and beating Hahnville in a makeup game. “We’re finishing,” Central Lafourche coach Mark Sanders said. “I think that’s the biggest difference for us right now. At the beginning of the season, we felt like there were some games that we let slip away. Right now, in pressure situations, we’re finishing and it’s helping us keep going forward.” Against Terrebonne, Central Lafourche showed they can win even when not playing their best, scoring a 5144 win. The Trojans struggled offensively throughout the game, going four minutes without a basket to start the game, which set the stage for a slow-paced first quarter, which Central led 8-7 at completion. Central Lafourche exploded to a big lead in the second quarter, but Terrebonne battled back and cut the deficit to four at halftime – a 2117 Trojans lead. In the second half, Central Lafourche had plenty opportunities to fight off the Tigers, but Terrebonne kept battling, which made for some tense moments in the fourth quarter. But in the end, Central Lafourche made just enough plays to win, sinking free throws and getting timely stops to put the Tigers at rest for the night. David Robinson led the Trojans with 14 points, while Alex Sanders added 10. Mark Sanders said he was proud of the way his team competed – despite not making as

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many shots as they’re accustomed to. “They didn’t stop competing,” Sanders said. “We had some open looks and we didn’t convert, but no one got discouraged about it. We’ve played a lot. Maybe our legs weren’t quite there. But our hearts and our will to compete were just fine and that pushed us through.” The Trojans played Hahnville on Lundi Gras with no score available at press-time They end their regular season on Friday at Thibodaux. The Trojans have a lot to play for in the final games of the season. The team is seeded No. 15 right now in power rankings projections. The top 16 teams earn a home game in postseason. While the Trojans’ boys’ compete for a home playoff game, the ladies saw their season end this past week. The Lady Trojans lost 61-37 to Terrebonne, which ended the team’s season with a 1617 record and a 3-9 mark in district play. ___ South Lafourche sweeps E.D. White South Lafourche didn’t play Friday night because of the parade in Golden Meadow. But the good times sure did roll in The Tank on Thursday – just before the Mardi Gras Madness got started. The Tarpons’ boys and girls handily beat E.D. White – big wins for teams with playoff aspirations. The boys beat the Cardinals 50-37, while the girls won 83-19. The boys’ junior varsity team also won – a three-game sweep for the Tarpons. The boys’ team needed the win dearly. South Lafourche is right on the edge of playoff

contention right now, sitting at No. 32 at press-time on Monday (only 32 teams make the field). Against the Cardithe Tarpons nals, started hitting, scoring several early baskets to build an early lead. But E.D. White stormed back in the second quarter to take an edge of their own, which put the home crowd on the edge of its seats. The Tarpons did rally to take a 2point halftime lead. But South Lafourche’s defense shined through in the second half to flip the game around. The Tarpons smothered the Cardinals throughout the game, which set the stage for a second-half takeover once South Lafourche started connecting offensively. Seniors Matt Bellanger, Luke Chaisson and DaMarcus Caine were huge in the win –

all making several big plays late to help ice the game. The Tarpons faced South Terrebonne on Monday with no score available at press-time. They will also play Covenant Christian Academy sometime this week, but no firm date has been set. The women’s team also got a big win against the rival. On Senior Night, South Lafourche cruised past E.D. White with ease – dominating from start-to-finish in an easy win. Traya Bruce had 17 points in the win, which ended the Lady Tarpons’ regular season with a 21-8 record. South Lafourche will play at home in the opening round of the Class 4A State Playoffs on Thursday. Their opponent was not available at presstime.

Boy Scout Pack 333 held its annual Pinewood Derby race on January 21. Pictured are this year’s participants.

At the Event: Lunch, Drinks, Entertainment, Awards, Live Auction and more! Registered shooters will have a chance to win a 12 gauge shotgun. Winner must be present. Drawing held after awards ceremony.

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Event will be held rain or shine. Each participant is responsible for providing their own guns, shells, ear and eye protection and golf cart. 4-Wheelers NOT allowed. Shooters under 16 must submit a hunter safety card and be accompanied by an adult.

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CAMP

Deer hunting: camp for sale. Jayess, MS. 985-677-2574. _________________________

LAND

Lot for sale: 150x86 located on U-turn at West 48th and West 49th. $25,000. Call Antoinette at 637-7723. _________________________ Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________

BUSINESSES

Starter office building for rent: First 6 months $300. $500 per month there after. 1 year lease. 6 room office building. 14899 West Main Street in Cut Off. Bayou Side. 985-772-3258. _________________________

FOR RENT

Apt. For rent: 1 bedroom, unfurnished. LA 308 near Golden Meadow bridge. Single or couple; no pets; no smoking. $460 month and $460 deposit. Call 985-258-6277. _________________________ Trailer For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; Covered carport; w/d partly furnished; central a/c and heat; Cut Off area; quiet neighborhood. No smoking inside; no pets. $800/mo and $500/dep. 985-691-8110. _________________________ Apartment for rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. $700/month plus $500/deposit. No pets. FMI Call 985-665-7621. _________________________ House for rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; loft; wood floors. Upscale home. Concrete countertops and floors. Central A/C. Large porch. $950/mo and $950/dep. Located in Golden Meadow. 985-232-1948. _________________________ For rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area. Offering hardwood floors, appliances, diswasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $550/mo and $550/dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-6376258 _________________________ House for rent: LA 1 Cut Off. 3 bed, 1 ba. Good neighborhood. Call 691-1367 for details. Leave voicemail. _________________________

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

RUNNER

• Must have a clean driving record • Must be flexible with work hours / call schedule • Assist with delivery of supplies • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Forklift certified preferred Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357

Or online at www.harvey.gulf.com Great benefits, 401k and more Please submit resume to jobs@harveygulf.com EOE

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

For rent: 3 bed, 2 bath spacious mobile home in Cut Off. $650/mo and $650/dep. Background checks, no pets, no smoking. Call 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________ 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.

Trailer for rent: 2 bd, 1.5 bath; stove; refrigerator, A/C, for 1 or 2 people. $600/mo and deposit. Located in Lockport. Call 985232-0940 FMI. _________________________ For rent: 3 br, 3 ba, brick home, completely remodeled, vaulted living room ceilings, fireplace, wood floors, sheet rock. 210 W 57th street; Cut Off. Text 985665-0402. _________________________ Trailer for rent: in Galliano. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Very clean and nice quiet neighborhood. Large yard shaded with oak trees. Must see to appreciate. Please call 985-637-8399 to view. _________________________ 2 bedroom apartment: for rent. w/d, fridge, and stove. Utilities pd. Quiet area. E 73rd place in Cut Off. $750 per month and $350 non refundable deposit. Call 985-856-8005. _________________________

For Rent! Half off first months rent with new lease! Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Cut Off. Pets welcomed. unfurnished unit is $795/month with 6 month lease. $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. to see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.co m. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________________

House For Rent: Unfurnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath, totally remodeled house. Stove, central heat, A/C, quiet neighborhood located in Galliano on West side. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. $600/month, $600/security deposit. FMI call 985-696-0229. Must sign 12 month lease. _________________________ Units For Rent: 1 bedroom Apt. in Cut Off. $500/month. Utilities paid. Call 985-696-0438 for more details. 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2-story house in Golden Meadow. $1000/month. Call 985-6960438 for more information. _________________________ Camper Spaces For Rent: $340/month. Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow. Call 985-4757696 or 985-398-0172. Also small camper for sale. Asking $800. Call 985-475-7696 or 985-398-0172 for more information. _________________________ Multiple Rentals Available: Two 2 bedrooms, 2 bath trailers; partially furnished. One 3 bedroom and 1 bath trailer partially furnished all in Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Camp for Rent in Grand Isle. Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

MERCHANDISE

NordicTrak Treadmill for sale: T 6.5s; 2.6 chp. Asking $400. Call or text 637-1293. _________________________ FREE: Sleeves for a prosthetic leg. Never used. Call 985-2586836 for details. _________________________ For Sale: Into exercising? Gold’s Gym Millennia Series Aerobic Climber 2000 (like new) for sale. Weight ball included. $100. Please leave a message at 985-632-2255. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Large open garage sale starting on Jan. 11th until all gone. Open from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. on all weekdays. Lots of everything. School clothes; crafts; knick knacks; baby clothes from newborn to 2T - $.50; baby stroller; tubs; jackets; lots more. 363 West 54th Street, Cut Off. _________________________ Trash and Treasure Sale: Antiques, collectables, depression glass, furniture, to much to list. 1288 N Alex Plaisance Blvd. (New Highway) Golden Meadow. Open every Saturday. 985-278-2221. _________________________ Indoor Estate Sale: 169 East 15th St., Larose. Sofa, love seat, pillows, household items, vases, etc. 7:00 a.m. till. Early birds welcome. No reasonable offer refused. _________________________

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. _________________________ Now hiring: Class A driver needed immediately. Hazmat preferred, but not needed. 6 months oilfield experience required. Dodge 5500 with 40’ gooseneck. Pay is percentage of load based on experience. Call 985-637-8325 for info. _________________________ Coastal Commerce Bank is seeking tellers for our Larose location. The ideal candidate will have some teller experience and possess excellent customer service skills. Please send cover letter and resume to humanresources1999@gmail.com . EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. _________________________ K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off locations: are now accepting applications for full time Floor Assistant. Apply in persona at 654 A.O Rappelet Road; Fourchon, LA 70357. NAPA, next door to Truck Stop. See Brandi. No phone calls please. Must speak English. Must meet TWIC Card requirements. Free transportation to and from our Cut Off warehouse on HWY 3235. _________________________

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

Warehouseman

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

Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357 Or online at www.harvey.gulf.com Great benefits, 401k and more Please submit resume to jobs@harveygulf.com EOE

Now Hiring

CDL Driver Apply today! Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm Every third weekend Saturday, 7am-5pm Sunday, 8am-3pm

Drivers: Class-A CDL: Increased pay and new trucks. Dedicated routes! No CDL? No problem! Call Swift today! 855292-2945. _________________________ Now Hiring: Tiger Offshore Rentals is now hiring welder/service tech located at 190 NJ Theriot Rd, Golden Meadow/Port Fourchon. Must apply in person. _________________________ Triple Son 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. _________________________ Immediate Openings: JBL James Construction has immediate openings for laborers and bridge carpenters in the Grand Isle area. Apply online at www.jbjamesllc.com/join-ourteam or email lyndak@jbjamesllc.com. Phone 225-927-3131 ext. 203. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ 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 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ 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. _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________

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DID THE FREEZE DAMAGE YOUR WATER LINES? Did your waterlines break or have a loss in pressure causing headache, inconvenience and perhaps even a high water bill? Call LaBove Plumbing LLC for a free estimate on a fully expandable water line system for your home. Unlike PVC, CPVC and our expandable PEX Waterline Systems will not burst or break when frozen. Also, if your home has old galvanized waterline, you no doubt have experienced low water pressure or even no water pressure due to rust and corrosion inside of the galvanized piping. Our expandable PEX Waterline Systems will not corrode like galvanize lines. To make sure you are not unnecessarily inconvenienced, we have the manpower and equipment to complete the job as efficiently as possible, most of the time in one day. Take advantage of our 0% financing, plans for up to 18 months and no money down! It’s fast and easy to apply! Call LABOVE PLUMBING LLC (985) 991-1881

Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ Mata’s Construction Company LLC: Concrete work: House slabs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, a/c pads, parking lots, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140 or 985-258-6473. Licensed and insured. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________

NOTICES

I am applying to the Office Of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the parish of Jefferson at the following address: 1851 Hwy 1, Suite B, Grand Isle, La. 70358 under the business name of Hurricane Hole Management LLC: dba Hurricane Hole Marina Store. /s/ Don P. Hargrove, Mgr., owner, member, etc. name(s) and position(s). _________________________

NOW HIRING GIBSON ENERGY is looking to hire individuals for the following Dockside Positions:

CLEANING TECHS, FORMAN, & SUPERVISORS

*Must have TWIC Card to perform cleaning of all types of production equipment, boat tanks, hydro-blasting, rig pits and roustabout work.

Competitive benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Accident, Short-Term Disability, ESOP Competitive Wages, 14&7 Schedule, room & board and meals provided

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

985-696-0094 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107

MLS 124895: This 3BR, 2BA home is in move-in condition. It has a large carport, huge garage and is in a great neighborhood - 153 East 29th St. (old nursing home street). Priced just right at $179,500! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107

Billing Clerk

Applicant should possess: • Professionalism and great people skills • Excellent computer skills - Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) • Organizational skills and ability to mulitask • 1 year office / clerical experience • Type 40-60 words per minute Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357 Or online at www.harvey.gulf.com Great benefits, 401k and more Please submit resume to jobs@harveygulf.com EOE

ANIMALS

For Sale: CKC Pomeranian puppies. Call 985-291-0590 for more details. _________________________

OBITUARIES

FELICIA LAYUS

Felicia Marie “Mrs. Earl” Layus, age 90, a native of Golden Meadow passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mrs. Earl lived her whole life in Leeville, a place she dearly loved. She was the oldest living resident of Leeville. She loved to trawl and fish, especially with her husband. Felicia was a business owner of Layus Short Order Restaurant and loved people and serving the public. She loved her family and was very proud of giving birth to the largest twins in the United States, Marilyn 8 pounds 14 ounces and Carolyn, 10 pounds, 8 ounces. Alzheimers took over her life these last seven years. She continued to talk about fishing and trawling daily. She was always on a boat! She also enjoyed going to casinos with her family and was super lucky. She especially loved the people of Leeville and her tenants. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by daughters, June Bagala, Earline Coston (David), Marilyn Lee (Robert), Carolyn Robert (Raymond); grandchildren, Reggie Bagala (Marissa), Kelly C. Moore (Scotty), Leslie Coston, Sandy Coston, Julie C. Rumfola (James), Casey Guidry (Annette), Brandy Guidry, “Doogie” Robert (Kate), Anne Robert; great-grandchildren, Tristan Bagala, Brandon, David and Tyler Moore, Darius Coston, Hunter Scarborough, Ryder Coston, Caleb and Alaina Rumfola, Jake and Emily Chvastasz, Wyatt and Kaden Guidry, Sophie Grace Wolverton, McKenna and Gabriel Robert and Roux. Felicia was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Layus, her parents, Vincent Liner, Sr. and Leoncia Pitre, granddaughter, Mary Rebekah Bagala, sisters, Vernice Crochet (Enos), Martha Billiot (Cleveland) and brother, Vincent Liner, Jr. (Mary Ann and Mable.) Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________

Qualified candidates can APPLY IN PERSON at our Fourchon location 186 17th Street Golden Meadow, La. 70357

We are a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

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Price Reduced! Harvey Gulf International Marine is now accepting applications for a

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. _________________________

Harvey Gulf International Marine is now accepting applications for a

Land Based Crane Operators

• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience • Must be Crawler Crane certified • Must be flexible with work hours / call schedule • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Forklift certified preferred • Man lift certified preferred

Godfrey “Pete” Chabert, Jr., 51, a native of Cut Off and resident of Asheville, N.C. passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 14 from 1 p.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Pete is survived by his mother, Barbara “Bobbie” Chabert; sons, Jacob Chabert (Lila), Samuel Chabert and Ben Chabert; sister, Debra Griffin (Ray); and granddaughter, Isabelle Chabert. Pete was preceded in death by his father, Godfrey P. Chabert, Sr.; sisters, Christine Chabert, Carrie Lombas and Mindy Chabert. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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OBITUARIES

RUTH C. ADAMS

Ruth C. Adams, 85, a native of Cut Off and resident of Elberta, AL passed away on February 9, 2018. Visitation will be held on Thursday February 15 at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her sons Wade “Coosie” Adams (Sue); and Alces P. Adams; daughters Pat Adams and Wanda Duet (Buck); brother Norman Callais; sister, Rowena Cheramie; 3 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 3 step grandsons, 3 step granddaughters, 3 great grandsons,1 great granddaughter, 4 step great grandsons, and 5 step great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley J. Adams, grandchild Dominick, parents Onezime Callais and Elizabeth P. Callais, and brothers; Russell and Dickson Callais. She enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family and friends, and was a member of the Auxiliary of American Legion Post 59. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements.

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Frank Tauzin, Sr., 95, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Galliano, passed away on January 28, 2018. Visitation will be held at the Bayou Fellowship Lodge at 215 East 93rd Street on Feb. 17, services will begin at 10:00 a.m. with military honors following. He is survived by his son Frank Tauzin Jr (Glenda); daughter Belinda Tauzin; stepchildren Anna Matherne (Rex), Lena Brunet (Daniel), Louis Brunet (Jaunita) and Henry Brunet Jr.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Esponge Tauzin; stepchild Herbert Brunet; grandchild Sandy Griffin; parents Jean and Rhena Ponville Tauzin; brothers Norris, Wilfred, Ivan, Claude, Freddie, and Francis Tauzin; sisters Enid Tauzin Tribe, Irene Tauzin Guidry, Lillian Tauzin Roberts, Yolanda Tauzin Melancon, and Eunice Tauzin Delahoussaye. He was a WWII USMC veteran who served with honor and was a patriot and enjoyed reminiscing about the old days. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements.

Saints raising ticket prices for 2018 season

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints are planning to raise ticket prices to help get their revenue back on par with the NFL average. The New Orleans Advocate reports the team will increase rates this season to generate income that officials said will be used to improve the fan experience. While no details were given on how the hike will impact specific seats, 75 percent of ticket holders will see prices rise by 10 percent or less. The rest could see rates climb higher. The team said the goal is not to maximize the value of the seats but rather to continue generating income that can be reinvested to make the game-day experience better for those who purchased the 585,113 tickets sold last season.

Information from: The New Orleans Advocate, http://www.neworleansadvocate.com

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Trivial fundraising: Louisiana college hosts trivia contest

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Got a knack for remembering random, somewhat useful information? A southeast Louisiana college wants you for its trivia contest this month, aimed at raising money for student programs. Nicholls State University is hosting a Big Bayou Trivia Bash on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Cash raised from the competition is planned for student travel scholarships, technology upgrades and other items in the College of Arts & Sciences. Winners of the trivia contest get cash or prizes. Teams of six can sign up for $30 per person. They will compete in answering 10 categories of questions, such as history, sports, entertainment and Louisiana-themed. More complicated questions

called brain buster challenges can win teams extra points. Sign-up is available by calling 985-448-4386 or emailing trivia@ nicholls.edu. ___

Texas adds 14 as US rig count jumps to 975

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 29 this week to 975. That exceeds the 741 rigs that were active this time a year ago. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 791 rigs drilled for oil this week and 184 for gas. Among major oiland gas-producing states, Texas increased by 14 rigs, North Dakota and Wyoming each gained four, Louisiana and New Mexico each increased by three and Kansas and Oklahoma each gained one. Colorado decreased by one. Alaska, Arkansas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged. The U.S. rig count

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Vehicles kill two dozen pelicans along La. 1 near Leeville

(AP) - About two dozen pelicans died last week along La. 1 near Leeville. The state wildlife veterinarian says they weren’t poisoned or sick but hit by vehicles. Coastal consultant P.J. Hahn posted a photo of a dead bird Wednesday on Facebook, saying he’d counted 25 dead pelicans in a short distance along the south Lafourche highway. Cold and lack of food kill juvenile pelicans this time of year, but half of these birds were adults, possibly indicating a bigger problem, he said. Wildlife veterinarian Jim LaCour says in an email that he checked birds brought Tuesday from Leeville, and all had been hit by vehicles. He says pelicans had gathered around a pond near the highway to eat small fish, and some apparently took off toward the highway.

FELIX SAUNIER

SANDRES AUTIN

Sandres “Sandy” J. Autin, 70, of Dixon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at his home. After graduation, Sandy began a 20-year career working for Halliburton Services offshore on the oil platforms. After moving to Illinois in 1998, he was the assistant manager at Jiffy Lube in Dixon. Sandy was born September 23, 1947, in Golden Meadow, LA, the son of Wilfred and Melba (Danos) Autin. He graduated in 1966 from South Terrebonne High School in Bourg, LA, where he played football for the Gators. This began a lifelong passion for the sport. Sandy was a proud member of the Who Dat Nation, the die-hard fans of the New Orleans Saints. He suffered a massive stroke in 2004 and was subsequently wheelchair bound, but kept his social nature and amazing sense of humor throughout. Sandy never knew a stranger. He is survived by his devoted companion of 20 years, Linda Munroe and her family in Dixon; his mother, Melba Donaghey of Lufkin, TX; four daughters, Aimee (Steve) Celestine of Sterling, Leslie (Ricky) LeBlanc, Sadie (Wayne) Bonvillain, and Sandie (Ricky) Simon; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren, all of Louisiana; three brothers, Johnny, Jimmy, and Rhoney Donaghey; and one sister, Mary Balmain, all of Texas. He was preceded in death by his father; and two brothers, Dave Autin and Edgar Donaghey. A memorial visitation was from 4 to 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 12, 2018, at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon. A gathering of family and friends had taken place immediately following the visitation at Sandy’s home, 812 East Morgan Street in Dixon. There was no formal funeral services. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Felix Al Saunier at 11 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Louie Richard was the celebrant. Mr. Saunier was laid to rest at the church mausoleum immediately following the Mass. A gathering of family and friends was held on Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of the Mass. Mr. Saunier was born September 12, 1935 in Delcambre to the late Lennes and Noela Saunier, and passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Carpenter House surrounded by his family. Felix Saunier was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked over 39-½ years in the Oil and Gas industry before his retirement. Mr. Saunier was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville and served as an Usher. Some of his favorite pastimes were washing cars, cutting grass and tending to his yard, and traveling. His favorite place for family summer vacations was at the Edgewater resort in Panama City Beach, Florida where many beautiful memories were made. He leaves a legacy of love that will forever be kept in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Lorraine LeBlanc Saunier of Abbeville; his son, Tal Saunier and wife Cathy Saunier of Houma; two grandchildren, Brandon Saunier and wife Rachel; and Brooke Saunier; his step-daughters Glenda LeBlanc of Abbeville, Sharon L. Perrin and husband Brent of Abbeville, Karen L. Latiolais and husband Chris of Youngsville, and Diane L. Huval and husband Darrell of Abbeville; 12 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and his sister and brother, Laura Von S. Reaux and husband Kenneth and Charles Saunier and wife Betty, all of Delcambre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lennes and Noela Saunier; and two brothers, Donald and Marion Saunier. Serving as pallbearers are Brent Perrin, Daryl Rousse, Scottie Saunier, Michael Saunier, Clay Broussard and Tommy Saunier. To view the online obituary, and to share your condolences and memories of Mr. Saunier, please visit his memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre (337) 658-4434 is in charge of arrangements.

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86,962 vehicles which is a slight increase from 2016. Regarding the Taxiway Lighting and Runway LED upgrades, Sun Industries is on site forming up concrete bases for conduit and lights. The LOOP brine line replacement project is complete. A final inspection is scheduled for today. The contractor is expected to be off site next week. Other Projects – Mohan Menon with GIS Engineering reported on the Section 203 Feasibility Study. The economics report will be complete in a month. The Geotech notice to proceed was issued and will complete the work in 60 days. We did meet with the Water Institute on the disposal plan and we are scheduling weekly conference calls for progress updates. We continue to discuss with the environmental agencies the requirements for the EIS and estimate the draft EIS to be released by March 15th for a 45-day public review period. Once all comments are reviewed, we expect the final EIS and Feasibility Report to be sent to the Corps ASA office by June 2018. Chiasson reminded the board that in 2 weeks we will be in DC to meet with these federal agencies to discuss this upcoming report. Engineer Joe Picciola reported the plans are complete for the LA 308 Airport Access Improvements. We are waiting for the Parish to approve the right of way agreements with the Port and Water District which was introduced at last night’s meeting. Once those are finalized, we will be ready to go out for bid. Chiasson questioned when can we anticipate the Parish to approve, which Picciola replied at their next meeting. It will then take time to process and bid out so we should be starting construction in April/May 2018. Engineer Larry Picciola reported the preconstruction meeting with Magnolia Dredge is set for tomorrow and the notice to proceed is issued for Monday to start the LA 1 Phase 2 Leeville Mitigation Dredge project. Magnolia already has stakes installed and we expect it won’t be long before they start dredging. All they need to do is close a few small gaps before dredging. Chiasson stated our project will be complete before the state moves in, which Picciola replied yes. Engineer Joe Picciola reported the Parish awarded the contract for the removal of the Fourchon Bridge to Tidewater Dock for $287,500. They should be on site within 30-45 days. Update from LA 1 Coalition – Henri Boulet reported Segment E of the LA 1 Project remains on track for construction starting this Spring. DOTD is working with James Construction Group toward executing the construction contract by mid-March. The Coalition is hopeful that the Trump Administration will award INFRA grant funds to the project in the coming weeks, and we are working in advance with supporters on how best to secure remaining funds that would needed to complete the project. Besides the pending INFRA application for LA 1, we are awaiting release from the White House on details on the President’s national infrastructure program. Whether LA 1 is awarded money through these programs, we will have to work diligently with the state and others on needed matching funds. President P. Gisclair opened the floor for public comment. Katie Deroche with Gulf Economic Survival Team (GEST) announced the release of the 2019 – 2024 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil (OCS) and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The draft states it considers 90% of OCS whereas 94% is off limits right now. The areas included are lease sales in the Alaska region, Pacific region, and Atlantic region. She stated yesterday the Dept. of Interior Ryan Zinke is taking back considering the Florida Gulf and Florida’s Atlantic coast so those regions are off limits. There is a public meeting with BOEM on January 22nd in Baton Rouge for input. Currently there is a 60-day comment period which ends March 9th. ROR will be drafting letters and is available to assist the Port. Andrew Martin addressed the board regarding the Airport Corridor Road. He believes that something else needs to be done besides going to the Parish. The road was brought to the Parish in August and in September the Port gave a presentation. Martin also attended a later meeting to bring the 3 appraisals that he had in his files but the Parish still voted it down. The next meeting Councilman Lorraine brought it up again but it didn’t get a second. There is a battle going on in the council so he doesn’t believe this will be voted on. It has nothing to do with the actual project

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION January 10, 2018

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. President P. Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll. ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet Rodney Gisclair, Curtis Pierce, Larry Griffin, John Melancon, Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for December 13, 2017 regular meeting. Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Larry Picciola reported RLB Contracting completed the Slip C 950 LF West Sweep Dredge with the clear lien later to consider. Engineer Picciola reported Sealevel Construction has completed the GLF625 Site Improvements and is in the lien period which ends February 18th. Davie Breaux reported Gibson is on site paying rent and utilizing the bulkhead and constructing buildings. Engineer Picciola reported Sealevel Construction has installed 8 of the 15 deadman for the Slip C 939 LF West Bulkhead project. The waler beams and bumper pipe brackets are welded in place. Sealevel will start bringing in light weight aggregate in the next 2-3 weeks. With the current rain days, the new completion date is April 22nd. Engineer Joe Picciola reported Crosby Dredging is on site excavating for deadman for Slip C 1671 LF East Bulkhead. They are driving piles and expect to drive 12 – 15 a day. The blasting and coating of steel sheets are being done in Alabama and Texas and expected to be delivered in the next couple months. Engineer John Plaisance reported Crosby Dredging is making good progress to fill Rappelet’s Pond area for Mitigation Dredge of Slip D. In response to some social media comments, Chiasson stated this is a mitigation project creating over 90 acres of marsh elevation for this Slip D project. Folks traveling to Fourchon will see elevated sections along LA3090 which is 30 acres created as part of the permitted development. The rest of the pond is over 90 acres of mitigation. We were only mandated for 60 acres of mitigation but we are doing over 90 acres. We are doing what we are supposed to do and we are good stewards to the environment. It will be useful to the public when complete. D. Breaux stated that it is one of the first permitted mitigation areas to have a recreational component since we are doing a tidal creek large enough for the public to kayak, fish, or bird watch. Chiasson stated the Port has been applauded by environmental agencies for this work. Melancon stated this area will be for non-commercial use and strictly for mitigation and recreation, which Chiasson replied there is a small portion along the outer layout that is eligible for development if necessary but the 90 acres will be solely for marsh creation. Gaudet questioned if the excess mitigation work counts toward future mitigation needed, which Chiasson replied no this was part of the exchange from moving from the mitigation area north of Flotation Canal to this area. Airport Projects – R. Osborne reported in December the aircraft operations were 2,134 with 8,093 passengers and 4,078 vehicles. The yearend totals are 29,100 operations, 113,475 passengers, and

but it was the wrong time because the councilmen are at odds with each other. He is available to meet with the Port but he doesn’t want to be the beating post in the middle with the Parish. Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met January 8th in Cut Off present was P. Gisclair, Griffin, Melancon, and Cheramie. Upon motion by R. Gisclair second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the property damage release form for August 28, 2015 motor vehicle accident. President Gisclair presented for the board’s approval the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with South Louisiana Economic Council(SLEC) in support of SLEC, Restore or Retreat (ROR), and LA 1 Coalition. Director Chiasson then explained the Port and SLEC are desirous of fostering community and economic growth and prosperity within the Parish of Lafourche and the Bayou Region by instituting successful coastal restoration and infrastructure improvement plans. SLEC shall assist the Port with its economic development, infrastructure improvement, and coastal restoration needs, and more specifically, SLEC shall be directly responsible for implementation of the following functions: employ an Executive Director and secretarial services for the LA 1 Coalition and shall be responsible for carrying out the goals and objectives of the Port and the Coalition; employ an Executive Director and secretarial services for ROR and shall be responsible for carrying out the goals and objectives of the Port and ROR; maintain a public-private economic development partnership between SLEC and the Port with the end result of advancing the improvement, in the broadest sense, of all Port activities; design and execution of an industrial retention and expansion program to encourage local manufacturing and service industry to utilize Port services; operation of an ongoing communications and promotions program for Port development activities in the Bayou Region; and provide the Port support information in its endeavors to obtain financial assistance. The agreement totals $42,500 with $10,000 to SLEC, $10,000 to ROR, and $22,500 to LA 1 Coalition. Upon motion by Griffin second by Melancon to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with SLEC, the floor was open for discussion. Vic Lafont with SLEC addressed the board. He stated in the past year he has been busy with the Port. The SLEC Business Barometer from January to November shows some improvement in job growth. Investments are up with 27 projects that represent $38.9 million in new investments that will create 384 new jobs in 2018. Crude oil price is at $68.68 per barrel and expected to average between $60 to $65 in 2018. Although prices are increasing to levels favorable to the oil industry, the threat of lawsuits in Louisiana dampen industry enthusiasm. However, with the President expanding offshore drilling that will open 90% of the nation’s offshore reserves to development. A total of 47 leases are proposed between 2019 and 2024 with 12 in the Gulf. SLEC will be putting together the annual report and will come back to present to the board. P. Gisclair questioned if the lawsuits mentioned are the legacy lawsuits, which Lafont replied yes. The board then voted which resulted in all yeas to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with SLEC. Upon motion by Pierce second by Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Amendment of Lease with OMNI Energy Services Corp. for site GLF625 which acknowledges the commencement date and improvement rent of $68,068.20. Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Rowan Marine to sublease a portion of property on site GLF401 to C-Port. Construction & Development Committee - The committee met January 8th in Cut Off present was Bruce, Griffin, P. Gisclair, and R. Gisclair. Upon motion by Pierce second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the low bid from Gaubert Oil Company for the yearly fuel supplier at a markup rate of $0.265 for both gas and diesel delivered to Fourchon Warehouse and Cut Off Warehouse and accepted the low bid from Siarc Oil & Fuel for the yearly fuel supplier at a markup rate of $.28 for diesel delivery to the Airport Maintenance

Shop. Upon motion by Bruce second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the lowest bids for the yearly construction materials with 18 items to Grand Isle Shipyard, 7 items to Arabie Trucking, and 7 items to Byron E. Talbot Contractors. Upon motion by Melancon second by Griffin, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the Clear Lien Certificate from RLB Contracting for Slip C 950 LF West Sweep Dredge project. Finance Committee - The committee met January 8th in Cut Off present was Melancon, Guidry, P. Gisclair, with Gaudet absent. Upon motion by Melancon second by Griffin, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of December 2017 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which total $1,535,965.30. Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from Chett Chiasson, Joni Tuck, Chuckie Cheramie, John Melancon, Rodney Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, and Curtis Pierce to attend the Louisiana Alive Event & Meetings in DC January 23rd – 26th, April Danos to attend the AAPA Smart Ports Program in California March 5th – 8th, and Chett Chiasson to attend the AAPA HMT Reform Policy Meeting in DC January 16th – 17th. President P. Gisclair opened the floor for any other business. P. Gisclair requested an update on the LNG Facility. Joni Tuck stated we are in contact with the project developer Graham Elliot and they are moving forward with the permit process replying to comments by FERC and other entities. Some of the comments are about doing geotechnical work which they have engaged a Louisiana firm and they will get the permit for soil borings. We are coordinating with them on the timing for our work as well. While we are in DC, Graham Elliot will be there as well to attend meetings with FERC and environmental consultants to keep moving forward. Tuck stated they also need to run vessel simulations to fit in the Waterway Suitability Assessment which they recently presented the data to a firm to run those simulations which will take 90 days. Once the assessment is done, we will present to Port users, tenants, and USCG and that process can move forward as well. Upon motion by Cheramie second by Melancon, the board added the discussion of the LNG Facility on the agenda which resulted in 9 yeas. Cheramie questioned the permit time and when can we see construction, which Tuck replied it will be 2 years before construction. It will seem like nothing is going on right now while the permit process is ongoing. Melancon requested for the public to know what FERC is, which Tuck replied the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. They have a project manager that has been on the site twice and attended the public hearings and open house. Vic Lafont stated SLEC’s role in this is to coordinate the business incentive package for Energy World and the LNG project and to serve as vendor manager to coordinate the workers to make sure our firms have an opportunity. He stated there is a website set up if interested in future work bayouregion.com/FourchonLNG or call SLEC. Melancon questioned the amount of jobs, which Tuck replied it is estimated to be 1200 construction jobs and 50-100 full time long term positions. There is a lot of opportunity there. P. Gisclair requested an update every few months. President P. Gisclair opened the floor for public comment. Andrew Martin questioned how this area was chosen for the LNG project, which Chiasson replied when they were researching the entire gulf coast, they isolated this area as the best central location in the Gulf of Mexico and it is not a Port with a lot of people living in the vicinity since it is an industrial facility, and we have the pipeline corridor in the area. It fit in everything they were looking for in a location for this size of this project. This is not the $20 million tons facility, this is a $2 million - $5 million tons per annum facility. Martin questioned if there will be any tax credits, which Chiasson replied there is nothing at this point but it is in the conversation. They know they have to pay taxes. Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, the board adjourned at 11:23 AM. ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary 2-14-18

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 6, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Sara Adams, 36, Thibodaux. Theft generally. Jose Morales-Sanchez, 30, Chalmette. Headlamps for motor vehicles and motorcycles. Driver must be licensed. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Perpetula Jefferson, 52, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). FEBRUARY 7, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Chelsey Biliot, 29, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Jared Chiasson, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Fugitive. Terry Dial, 25, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Bryan Ledet Jr., 31, Larose. Contempt of court. Alex Picou, 20, Raceland. Aggravated assault with a firearm. Darren Thibodaux, 43, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Kenneth Trosclair, 41, Chackbay. Contempt of court. Curt Pierre Jr., 18, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property (Misd). Thibodaux Police Department Deven Cox, 23, Labadieville. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Golden Meadow Police Department 19, Anthony Sigue, Larose. Contempt of court (3 CTS). FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tinsely Smith, 31, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Gilbert Allen, 42, Larose. Simple criminal damage to property (Misd). Simple battery (Misd). Aggravated assault (Misd). Allen Daigle, 29, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Kealen Duet, 27, Galliano. Contempt of court. Allen Flores, 26, Gheens. Contempt of court. Traci Hebert, 28, Lockport. Fugitive. Dawn Rivet, 35, Gheens. Contempt of court. Eric Williams, 53, Belle Rose. Filinf or maintaining false public records (Felony). Identity theft (Felony). Forgery (Felony). Thibodaux Police Department Angelo Holmes Jr., 21, New Orleans. Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Contempt of court. Poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Fugitive. Corey LeBlanc, 37, Galliano. Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Contempt of court (2 CTS). Scott Rodrigue, 36, Larose. Poss. of heroin (Felony). Sale/dist./poss. of legend drug w/o prescription or order prohibited (Felony). Poss. of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Poss. w/intent to distribute methamphetamine (Felony). Daijuan Stewart, 23, Baldwin. Expired motor vehicle inspection. Contempt of court. Security required. View outward or inward through windshield or windows; obscuring prohibited.

Bayou Blue man arrested for sending nude photos to teenager

Lafourche Parish Sheriff announced the arrest of Rex Jernigan Jr. (age 35) of Bayou Blue on Monday. On Friday, February 2, juvenile detectives opened an investigation after learning an adult male had allegedly sent nude photos of himself to a teenage juvenile female. Investigators identified the male subject in the photos as Rex Jernigan Jr., and obtained a

warrant for his arrest. Detectives made contact with JerniRex gan on M o n d a y , Jernigan, Jr. February 5, and he was taken into custody. He was booked with Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile. He was released on Tuesday, February 6 after posting $25,000 bond.

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