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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
4-part mini series released on role of Bayou Lafourche
The Board of Directors for Friends of Bayou Lafourche, Inc. (FOBL) has announced the release of a fourpart mini series covering the critical role that Bayou Lafourche plays for Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, and Terrebonne Parishes. The mini-series covers vital topics spanning the entire 106 miles of the bayou as it winds through three parishes and has statewide impact. The series not only addresses the historical and current dynamics, but also covers future projects and needs. The videos shed light onto Bayou Lafourche as a source of drinking water for 300,000 people, the economic impact for our region, its role in coastal land loss prevention, and the various recreational opportunities. The project was funded in part by the Bayou Community Foundation and the Callais Family Fund, and Friends of Bayou Lafourche procured Stellar Media Products to assist in the video production. Friends of Bayou Lafourche partnered with the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water
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Gazette launches new website, enhances local coverage Gazette Staff Reports
This week marks the beginning of a new chapter in our business’ history and also the beginning of a new chapter in how we’re able to connect to our readers locally and around the globe. This Wednesday morning, we will launch a new, improved website, which our readers can find by visiting www.LafourcheGazette.com. The new site will feature a more modernized look with the capability of hosting image galleries, online videos and more. The site will also offer the ability for us to enhance our story content, offering a cleaner presentation of our stories and more flexibility to grow in the coming
weeks and months. Addy Legendre Melancon, owner and publisher of The Lafourche Gazette said she’s excited for the new chapter, adding that she hopes the website will better connect our newspaper with its trusted readers. The Lafourche Gazette has been locally owned and serving the people of Lafourche Parish since 1965. “Today, there is so much talk about being local and supporting local,” Melancon said. “We want people to know that we’re here, we’re locally owned and we’re happy to serve the people in our community.” The new website is the cherry atop a
series of changes that have come to our paper. In recent weeks, we’ve added to our staff, adding well-known reporter Casey Gisclair to our editorial team and also sales representative Elise Addy Legendre Falgout. They join Melancon our existing staff to Owner / Publisher provide a wide range of content and also advertising opportunities for local businesses.
By an 8 to 1 vote, the Lafourche Parish Council approved the nomination of Reggie Bagala to serve as Director of Community Services at the Tuesday, FebReggie Bagala ruary 11th council meeting. Previously, Bagala served as Legislative Internal Auditor, Parish Administrator and Director of Community Services for Lafourche Parish Government. The Director of Community Services has oversight over Recreation, Head Start, Community Action, CACFP, the Coroner and the Animal Shelter. A native of Cut Off, Bagala is a graduate of Louisiana State University and South Lafourche High School and currently serves as State Representative for District 54. “I am proud to have Mr. Bagala Photos by Babs
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Council appoints Reggie Bagala as Director of Community Services
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The Lafourche Gazette will be closed Mardi Gras Day, Tues., Feb. 25
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Laissez les bons temps rouler and they certainly did! The weekend was full of good times throughout the area as parades rolled, in spite of a glitch or two. King Elmo ‘Jay’ Pitre, III, and Queen Wendy Lauga Thibodaux, enjoyed their time as Versailles royalty Sunday afternoon. Saturday saw bright blue skies as the Krewe Des T-Cajun children’s parade rolled. Pictured at left are riders Laurie and Charlie Coleman while Jacob Pierce enjoys the basketball he caught at the parade.
Sheriff’s Office warns: drive sober or get pulled over this Mardi Gras season
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announced they will join other local law enforcement agencies in participating in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which runs through the Mardi Gras season – February 14-27, 2020. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Additional deputies will be assigned to saturated patrol efforts to target impaired drivers and help keep motorists safe. There will also be checkpoints held in conjunction with the campaign.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving is a deadly epidemic that takes the lives of more than 10,000 people each year, on average. Sheriff Craig Webre reminds citizens to have a plan to get home safely before you decide to drink. Whether you are attending a parade or a party or drinking at an establishment, NEVER drive if you have had anything to drink containing alcohol. Remember that driving under the influence of illegal narcotics can also lead to a DWI arrest. See Drive Page 3-A
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Set your DVRs, as The Balcony ‘Restaurant Impossible’ episode to air Thursday
The Balcony Restaurant in Larose, underway a makeover last fall thanks to the Food Channel Network’s TV show Restaurant Impossible. Featuring Chef Robert Irvine, the episode centers on one of the oldest Cajun seafood restaurants on the bayou. Watch how Irvine and his crew help turn the restaurant around. The show will air this Thursday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. on the Food Channel Network.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Joey Fullilove Memorial Golf Tournament set
Calendar of Events News to Use
Relay for Life meeting dates set
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.
On Saturday, February 29, the Joey Fullilove Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at La Tour Golf Club in Raceland. Tee time starts at 8:30 a.m. To register contact by email cohs@cohs.us.com or call the office at 985693-8277. All proceeds will benefit a local scholarship for a South Lafourche High School student. __________________
Sacred Heart Chuch sponsoring Grief Share Meeting
Sacred Heart Church 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. FMI call 985-6323858.
Offering: Caring, Capable, Certified Staff Bus Service Tuition Assistance -[K-8th] for Qualified Families Family Discount Plan K-8th.
New Students Bring: Birth & Baptismal Certificates, Social Security Cards & Updated Immunization Records.
For More Information: 985-693-3342 or holyroselem@htdiocese.org
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Cut Off Fishing Club hosting tournament
The Cut Off Fishing Club will host the St. Joseph Altar Fishing Tournament, open to the public, on Sat., Feb. 22, headquartered behind Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. The tournament will consist of 2 categories, speckled trout and rat red. Entrance fee is $5 per person. All proceeds and fish to be donated to the St. Joesph Altar at Sacred Heart Church. FMI contact Wayne ‘Buck’ Rogers at 985691-2344 or Mike ‘Chief’ Danos at 985-855-1718 or visit their website at www.cutofffishingclub.c om. Tickets available at Glenn’s Barber (at Jack’s Exxon), or Roland’s Tin Shed. _________________
Seafood fondue to be sold this Friday
Open Door Revival Center will be serving its popular seafood fondue, tossed salad, corn and a dessert on February 21 for an $8 donation. To place orders before Friday, call 6377991 or by 10 a.m. Friday phone 985-3252456. _________________
Locally Led Conservation meeting set
The Lafourche-Terrebonne Soil and Water Conservation District and USDA-NRCS are hosting a locally led conservation meeting on March 4 at 6 p.m. at the Raceland Ag Center, 115 Texas Street, Raceland. Come and voice your concerns at this meeting. Please RSVP by February 26 by calling the office at 985-4473871, 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. ________________________
BIG accepting scholarship applications
Bayou Industrial Group (BIG) is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Scholarship Program. Graduating high school seniors in Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary and Assumption Parishes who will be enrolled at Nicholls State University or Fletcher Technical Community College in Fall 2020 are eligible to apply. Completed applications must be mailed by April 1 in order to be considered. Scholarship program guidelines and the application are available at BayouIndustrialGroup.com.
Change Social Security Dr. Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
How many individuals will make $137,700 in 2020? This is the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax for this year. This increase will impact about 12 percent of the 171 million workers who are covered under Social Security. People who make over $137,700 are not subject to Social Security tax this year. Last year it was a $132,900. The vast majority of working Americans, approximately 90%, will never know a year of life that they are not paying Social Security taxes. People who make more are spared paying the tax on income higher than the $137,700 cap. There is also a limit on how much they can collect in monthly Social Security benefits which changes a bit each year. This year the max is $3,011 each month if you wait until your full retirement age. The prediction is that Social Security will be out of money in 2035. Some argue that this won’t happen. Some argue we need to increase the benefits age to 70 to secure continued funding. This simply means that millions of people who die young will never receive a cent of their Social Security benefits. There is also the argument that working people should start paying Social Security taxes on their benefits like health insurance and other fringe benefits. This would simply mean killing off what is left of the middle class and those barely making enough money now to survive. It’s time for Congress and our President to raise the cap on income subject to Social Security tax. For the next five years it needs to be increased to a million a year. The argu-
ment against this is that those who pay more will have to be compensated more in their monthly earnings because they have paid so much more into the fund. Do people who collect a million dollars a year or even a half million need to receive Social security compensation? They do not. Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and President Trump and a multitude of others do not need a Social Security pension. The poor people of the country struggle as they look at their paychecks, decreased by tax dollars they need for the basic necessities of life. Congress doesn’t worry about the impact that taxing the poor and the middle class has. Why is Congress so worried about taxing someone who makes a million dollars a year or
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more? Congress should also cut out having to pay tax on Social Security income received by people over 75. Give the elderly a break. This only amounts to less than 3% of Social Security recipients and elderly Americans could convert the small increase into groceries. If someone is paying social security tax on a million dollars a year, they are simply doing what 99% of all the other Americans are doing. The boost in income to the Social Security fund would strengthen the program and save Americans down the road from financial cuts that will only spiral them further into economic woes.
Contact Glenn at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette
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“No one knows the people of this area like people from this area,� Gisclair said. “Our staff is local, our staff believes in our community and the people it serves. We’re so excited and ready to get rolling. Big things are ahead.� Our Wednesday paper will continue to be printed and released. We will offer advertising packages to interested businesses who want to support our product and promote their company in both the newspaper and on the web. We don’t anticipate
any significant issues with our new site and have conducted hours of testing in the planning stages before the launch. But if you guys see anything that may look a little out of place, give us a call, and we’d be happy to take a look. Likewise, if you have a story idea, photo opportunity or event, please also let us know. We can be reached on our Facebook page or stop by our office during our business hours from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday and 8:30 a.m. - noon from Tuesday-Friday. “We’re a local busi-
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In fact, some legal medications can impair your ability to drive. Always read warning labels and instructions on prescription and overthe-counter medications. Sheriff Webre also thanks citizens for their cooperation and patience when passing through these checkpoints and for recognizing the importance of raising awareness for safety issues.
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LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT
BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board
Vacancies
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
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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serve in our administration. He brings a wealth of knowledge about Lafourche Parish with him and a love for our community unmatched by few others,� said President Archie Chaisson. “I look forward to the challenge of the job,� said Bagala. “We live and work in a great parish and we will do our best to move it forward. I enjoy this work because I am invested in our parish and want to see it grow and prosper.�
Bayou
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nered with the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, and the South Lafourche Levee District. Ryan M. Perque, Executive Director for Friends of Bayou Lafourche, said, “Bayou Lafourche plays a much bigger role for our region that what most people realize, and it is our goal to shed light on the importance of the bayou in our daily lives. The bayou is truly the lifeblood of our community, and these videos explain that. We want the residents along the northern end of the bayou to know where the water is going, and we want the residents along the southern end to know where the water is coming from. The bayou’s appearance, ecology, purpose, and potential varies greatly between Donaldsonville and Fourchon, but these videos give viewers a great overall perspective of everything in between.� The videos can be found on Friends of Bayou Lafourche’s website, BayouLafourche. org, their Facebook page or by following the Youtube links below. Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, addresses the role that Bayou Lafourche plays in the operations of Port Fourchon and its impact to our region’s economy. https://youtu.be/5EMn kN21Ge4.
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Ben Malbrough, Executive Director of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District, discusses the bayou as a source of drinking water, and explains the work they are doing to secure its viability. https://youtu.be/y5frz nVAfMY. Windell Curole, General Manager of the South Lafourche Levee District, talks about the positive transition that he has seen on the bayou and how it protects are eroding estuaries. https://youtu. be/mFXXdBDjkPE Ryan Perque, Executive Director of Friends of Bayou Lafourche, explains the historical relevance, recreational opportunities, and upcoming projects for Bayou Lafourche. https://youtu.be/rdZLWGj1c3Q Friends of Bayou Lafourche Inc. was formed by several concerned community members and the Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District in 2016 and is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The mission of FOBL is to raise the awareness of the importance of Bayou Lafourche and its revitalization, through education and informational outreach, and by the creation of recreation and beautification opportunities along the bayou. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Ryan M. Perque at 985.665.8474 or email at ryan.perque@bayoulafourche.org .
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School announces the students chosen for Student of the Month for November 2019. Pictured (from left to right): Back row: Melker Alvarez-Reyes, Chelsea Daigle, Kyra Cheramie, and Jassa Johns; Front row: Edgar Soto, Bently Richoux, Byron Bruce, and July Cer. Not pictured are Macy Dardar, Terry Dobson, and Ali Pitre.
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School announced the students chosen for Student of the Month for December 2019. Pictured (from left to right): Top row: Lana Aucoin, Kyle Loupe, Nathan Billiot, and Jimmie Celis; Middle row: Sage Matherne, Brayden Francoeur, Bryn Leonard, and Bree Leonard; Bottom row: Kourtney Lafont, Francess Cheramie, and Grayson Badeaux.
2020 Krewe of Athena
Krewe of Athena Parade Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Queen Athena IX
Sr. Maid Ashley Liner Daughter of Queen Jamie
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Sr. Maid Alexis Liner Daughter of Queen Jamie
Jr. Maid Maddie Auenson Niece of Queen Jamie Daughter of Jody & Dawn Auenson
Jr. Maid Maci Angelle Niece of Queen Jamie Daughter of Jody & Dawn Auenson
Princess Alee Liner Granddaughter of Queen Jamie Daughter of Ashley Liner & Lee Leger III
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd God has created all human beings in the Divine image and likeness
Hate crimes in America have increased 17 percent from the previous year making this the third consecutive year that hateful racial rhetoric and actions have come to dominate the news. Of the more than 7,100 hate crimes reported last year, race and ethnicity hatred accounted for 60 percent. Religion and sexual orientation were the other 40 percent. In the last three years, we have seen torch-bearing white supremacists shouting racist and anti-Semitic slogans and a car driven by a known Nazi sympathizer mowing down a crowd of activists. We have seen Jewish people killed while attending their prayer services, and people of color being shot while trying to shop at a local Walmart. Is this who we are? Social Science Researchers have been studying the roots and causes of racism. Maybe they can help us understand why people feel and act in a negative way toward each other. People learn to be whatever their society and culture teach them. Most parents do not actively teach their kids to be racist. The truth is that unless parents actively teach kids not to be racists, they will become racist. It comes from our environment, the atmosphere all around us. Most people have implicit biases and unexamined prejudices and some may harbor feelings of fear or resentment that are hidden deep inside them. However, when people come into contact with movements or organizations that glorify intergroup integration like minorities’ struggle for equality, that turns people’s everyday prejudices into something more violent and hideous. White supremacist groups promote a “siege mentality” among their followers. Their speech aims to lend legitimacy to people’s racial and ethnic fears. Some slogans shouted by participants in Charlottesville: “You will not replace us” and “White Lives Matter.” Their message to the world: white peoples are the ones who are being discriminated against in our society. Can we teach people not to be racists? The only way to change our biases is to change our culture. We have to change what is acceptable in our society. Everything we experience gives us messages about who is good and bad. To challenge the deep-seated prejudices that shape our behavior and to unlearn our implicit biases, we need to have contact with each other. We need to develop an integrated society with socioeconomic fairness, so that whatever relationships people have across group lines are considered classless. That will help create trust between people on each side of an us-
them divide and reduce prejudices and promote harmony. In recent years social scientists have been studying how EuroAmericans have been reacting to the fact that their population in the U.S. is shifting from the being the majority to becoming a minority. In those studies, young white subjects responded just as strongly as older white ones with anxiety and uncertainty, expressing more negative explicit and implicit racial bias in tests. The Bible teaches that God has created all human beings in the “Divine image and likeness.” That means that we are all created with the same inalienable dignity as sons and daughters of God. No matter what color is our skin, or our ethnic or
cultural origin, each person is a beautiful reflection of our Creator, whose life we must always value and treated with honor and respect. Being made in the image and likeness of God also means that we
are social by nature. Christians believe that our God is a community of Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each person is unique with their own attributes within the one Godhead. This divine communion
The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held its monthly birthday party on December 26. Those celebrating birthdays in December were Nellie Orgeron, Rachel Champagne, Barbara Hebert, Rita Bonvillain, Naomi Barrios, Geraldine Pierce and Patty Dominique.
of love and life is so strong that it overflows in a life-giving way to God’s creatures. The Church is the community of believers, a communion of life and love that brings together peoples from all nations,
The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held it’s monthly birthday party on January 21. Those celebrating birthdays in January were Raymond Toups, Winnie Theriot, Johanna Dufrene and Geraldine Chiasson.
If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.
Cornerstone Baptist Church 15596 W. Main - Cut Off
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
South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt
First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgm@viscom.net
First Baptist Church of Grand Isle
129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com
First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Ivy Wilson, Pastor
First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Toby Brogden
Greater New Fountain Baptist Church
233 E. 12th St. - Lockport
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service, 5:00 p.m. Bret Badeaux, Pastor
New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland
Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
CATHOLIC
Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor
Our Lady of the Isle
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 a.m. Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Joseph “Joe” Chacko, I.M.S.
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Duc Bui, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. 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.
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:15 p.m. Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org
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.
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
Crosspoint Church
14409 East Main, Cut Off, LA
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-628-2214)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. 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
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988
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
Hope Church
349 Central Lafourche Dr. - Raceland Sunday Worship 2 p.m. 985-209-8428 - hopechurchlafourche.com Thomas Hines, Lead Pastor
Victory Life Church
1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
13298 East Main - Larose
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
FULL GOSPEL
18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor
Full Gospel Temple #2
Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.
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 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 Discipleship 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 (504) 532-2992
Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.
Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!
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B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats Martin Quarters (985) 632-2727
Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
108 East 90th Street - Galliano
UNITED METHODIST
18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
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
CHURCH OF CHRIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL
South Lafourche Baptist Church Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119
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
Memorial United Methodist
333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland
Lighthouse Worship Center
17077 East Main - Cut Off
13581 East Main - Larose
St. Hilary of Poitiers
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
Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.
Christian Fellowship Church
333 Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
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.
Isrealite Baptist Church
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languages and races to praise our beloved God. Since all people are equal in God’s eyes, everyone who believes in God should treat everyone with love and respect.
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
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Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com
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House of Prayer
15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (Across from Golden Motors)
Bible-based Sermons 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
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
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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
Lafourche Parish Council Action from 2-11-20
Here is a rundown of action taken during the Feb. 11th Lafourche Parish Council meeting. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted. All council members were present.
ACTION: Approved an ordinance establishing a “No Parking� sign on the shoulder on the south side of West 163rd Street from La. 3235 to Avenue B in Galliano. ACTION: Rededicated
a drainage servitude between Lafourche and Clarence J. Hebert in Bayou Blue. ACTION: Approved an agreement between Justin Michael Dehart and Dana Lecompte Dehart. ACTION: Approved a “Caution! Children at Play� sign on Four Point Drive in Raceland. ACTION: Approved replacement of the 20 mph speed limit sign with a new sign on Holiday Drive in Thibodaux.
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ACTION: Establish a three-way stop at the intersection of Cascade Drive and Peachtree Drive in the Sugar Ridge subdivision in Thibodaux. ACTION: Establish a three-way stop at the intersection of Cascade Drive and Sugar Ridge Drive in the Sugar Ridge subdivision in Thibodaux. ACTION: Provided a 2020 supplemental appropriation within the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget and Capital Budget to establish a budget for the Lockport Entryway Modification Project. ACTION: Reappointed Eric Benoit to the Fire Protection District 2 Board. ACTION: Reappointed Earl Davis to the Child and Youth Planning Board. ACTION: Nominated Roland Curole for the South Lafourche Levee District. ACTION: Approved an agreement between the Port Commission and parish government for the Fourchon Beach Restoration and Resiliency Project. ACTION: Approved an agreement with Casualty Actuarial Consultants Inc. for actuarial services. ACTION: Approved an amendment to the agreement between Everbridge Inc. and parish government for a high-speed notification system. ACTION: Appointed Mark Atzenhoffer and Jerry Jones as representatives to the South Central Planning and Development Commission Board. ACTION: Appointed Derrick Gautreaux to the Fire Protection District 6 Board. ACTION: Ratified the parish president’s nominees to the North Lafourche Conservation, Levee and Drainage District. ACTION: Appointed Richard Bourgeois to the Fire Protection District 4 Board. ACTION: Reappointed David Harrelson Jr. to the Children and Youth Planning Board. ACTION: Reappointed Ron Sapia to represent the faith-based community on the Children and Youth Planning Board. ACTION: Amended a
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resolution to state that all checks issued by Lafourche Parish shall be signed by both of the following individuals: Parish Administrator Mitch Orgeron and Finance Director Renita Jackson. ACTION: Approved an agreement between Thibodaux and parish government to fund the recreation program in the city limits and authorize the parish president to execute and administer the agreement. Councilman Daniel Lorraine voted against the measure. ACTION: Approved parish government to advertise for bids for Phase 1 of the Alidore Drainage Improvement Project. ACTION: Approved the parish president’s appointment of Reggie Bagala for the position of director of Community Services. Lorraine voted against the measure. ACTION: Approved a contract between parish government and Angelette-Picciola LLC for engineering services for the West 107th Street Drainage Project. ACTION: Adopted a language action plan for limited English proficiency persons for all Office of Community Development Projects. ACTION: Appointed Jennifer Knight to the Children and Youth Planning Board to represent the Sheriff’s Office. ACTION: Approved an amendment to an agreement between the Louisiana Housing Corporation and parish council and Office of Community Action for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. ACTION: Approved a lease agreement between the Thibodaux Civic Center and parish government. ACTION: Approved two amendments to the agreement between the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development and parish council. ACTION: Cancelled the second February council meeting due to Mardi Gras.
Parish President, Administrator appointed to national committees
Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson and Parish Administrator Mitch Orgeron were recently appointed to serve on two policy steering committees for the National Association of Counties (NACo). President Chaisson will serve on the Energy and Land Use Steering Committee responsible for all matters pertaining to air, water, energy and land use. Parish Administrator Mitch Orgeron will serve on the Transportation Steering Committee responsible for matters pertaining to federal transportation legislation, funding and regulation. “Having a seat on a national stage will not only allow us to have a voice in national issues but will also assure that the priorities of Lafourche
Parish and Louisiana are heard,� President Chaisson emphasized. ___
Webre to speak at Right on Crime Employer Engagement Forum Thursday
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre will deliver the opening address at an Employer Engagement Forum this Thursday. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Feb. 20, at Fletcher Technical Community College, in Schriever. The Forum will address how local businesses can help our local economy by considering hiring persons who have been previously incarcerated. For more information, or to register go to https://www.eventbrite.c om/e/employer-engagement-forum-bayou-region-tickets-9146470439 3 or contact Scott Peyton, Louisiana Director for Right on Crime, at speyton@rightoncrime.com.
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Two Competition Times: 8am & 12:30pm
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All Proceeds To Benefit Give Kids The World & The Center For Pediatric Therapy Scholarship Fund FMI or a registration form contact
985-632-5591 or shootingdacrap@gmail.com At the Event: Lunch, Drinks, Entertainment, Awards, Live Auction and more! Registered shooters will have a chance to win a gun. Winner must be present. Drawing held after awards ceremony. Organization has donated $255,000. We are now collecting items for live auction.
Event will be held rain or shine. Competition is open to men, women and youth. Shooters under 16 must submit a hunter safety card and be accompanied by an adult.
Wendy L. Thibodeaux, CLA Lafourche Parish Assessor
Increased Exemption for Veterans with a 100% Service-Connected Disability The homestead exemption would increase from $75,000 to $150,000 of fair market value. The following conditions apply:
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LPSO launches smartphone app
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the release of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s new smartphone application. This app will serve as a new way for the sheriff’s office to connect with Lafourche Parish residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. “This app is the next evolution in keeping the public informed,” said Sheriff Webre. “Over the past decade, we’ve continually evolved with technology, allowing cit-
izens to sign up for news releases by email, sign up for text emergency alerts, and to follow us on social media. This app brings all those features into one, easy-touse app.” The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office app was developed by TheSheriffApp.com, a division of OCV, LLC. The app offers quick access to items of public interest and is easy to use. Among the app’s most notable features, users can receive push notifications when there
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is an urgent public safety alert such as a road or bridge closure. These push alerts will also be tied to Everbridge emergency alerts, allowing app users to receive those same alerts without having to sign up separately for Everbridge. The app also features the latest news releases so residents can
stay informed. Users can also submit tips on crimes or suspicious activity, search for inmates and active warrants, and access an interactive sex offender map. Users can also access LPSO social media profiles and posts directly through the app. “While we certainly continue to rely on social media to help keep
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) announces it’s 9th Annual Bayou Lafourche Cleanup to be held Saturday, March 21, and invites residents and visitors across the nation to join the cleanup. Bayou Lafourche is a distributary of the Mississippi River, beginning in Donaldsonville, running through parts of Ascension, Assumption, and Lafourche parishes, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico at Port Fourchon. This 106-mile waterway provides the area’s drinking water supply for over 300,000 citizens. “It’s wonderful to see the volunteers come out to clean the Bayou. The awareness it brings to Bayou Lafourche, our drinking water supply, is priceless. We are hoping to tackle the bridges this year, so get a group together and pick a bridge over the bayou that you can clean. If you have a boat, this is a great opportunity to volunteer,” Alma Robichaux, Education/Outreach Coordinator for BTNEP. The event started in 2012 and has since removed 170 tons of trash from the bayou, approximately 20 tons each
year. In the past, glass beer bottles, food wrappers, a plastic inflatable pool, furniture, styrofoam, pipes and metal parts, television sets, plastic grocery bags, toys, plastic buckets, coolers, household goods and various chemicals have all been found in the bayou. Discarded automotive tires are common, with more than 300 waste tires collected during last year’s cleanup. The event’s goal is litter prevention and education on proper disposal of unwanted items. Many plastic and paper items can be recycled, and many household items can be donated to thrift stores or charities for reuse. Additionally, household hazardous materials are collected on certain days by Lafourche Parish such as used tires, household chemicals and used motor oil, compact flourescent lightbulbs, electronics, and appliances such as refrigerators, oven ranges, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. “While ridding Bayou Lafourche of trash is important, our long term goal is trash prevention. We must continue to bring aware-
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the public informed, we understand that not every post reaches every citizen and not every citizen is on social media,” said Sheriff Webre. “This app provides a single point for a citizen to stay informed from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.” TheSheriffApp.com specializes in smartphone app development for sheriffs’ offices and public safety organizations across the country. Developing more than 500 apps, OCV designs and creates custom apps for state, county and local government agencies.
“Over 80 percent of people in the United States own and use smartphones as their primary means of communication,” OCV Vice President Kevin Cummings said. “Mobile apps offer agencies a better way to alert, inform and prepare the public. Apps allow public safety agencies the ability to reach and serve their citizens where they are: their smartphones.” The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play. Search “Lafourche Sheriff” to download the app.
ness to the problem in order to protect our drinking water. Bayou Lafourche supplies drinking water to four parishes and offshore oil and gas platforms,” said Dean Blanchard, Interim Director of BTNEP. Cleanup volunteers will be provided with a tshirt, gloves, and trash bags, and will choose the section of the bayou they’d like to focus on. Each section is led by a site captain to organize
clean up efforts. Volunteers will address the bayou’s shoreline, and board manned boats in search of larger and more difficult debris. To sign up for the cleanup, or for information, visit www.btnep .org, or contact Alma Robichaux at alma@ btnep.org or (985) 4470868. For more information about disposal of waste in Lafourche Parish, visit lafourchegov.org.
Volunteers needed for 9th annual BTNEP Bayou Lafourche Cleanup
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House For Sale: Three bedroom, two bath brick home. Whole house generator, fireplace, two carport and shed. Located in Golden Meadow. Asking $70,000. Call 985-6911955 or 985-691-3301 FMI. _________________________ House For Sale: 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
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, 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. _________________________
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
Furnished Mobile Home For Rent: Two bedroom; Golden Meadow area; perfect for single or couple; no pets. $700/month; $500/deposit.Also:Four bedroom in Galliano. $1000/month and $600/deposit. Call Mike @985-475-6386. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Trailer for Rent: 3 bedroom, living room, big kitchen. 213 East 22nd Street, Larose. 693-4104 or 691-6312. _________________________ 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.
House For Rent: 4 bedroom, 1 bath; large living room and kitchen, new appliances, new hardwood floors and new ventral heating; completely remodeled; Larose area, above the Intracoastal. Taking applications by phone at 985-637-8399. _________________________ For Rent: Three bedroom; two bath; located in Galliano; $950/month, $500/deposit. Call 985-677-1889 FMI. _________________________ House For Rent: 204 East 36th Street. 2 bedroom; 1 bath; fully furnished, including washer/ dryer and dishwasher; $800/month, $500/deposit. Call 691-3052. _________________________ NEW LISTING! For Rent: Double wide trailer; 3 bedrooms; 2 baths; no pets. Central air and heat. $825/month, $800/deposit. 130 Twin Acres Drive, Larose. FMI call 985-691-6136 _________________________ House for rent or sale: $450/deposit. $550/rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. 152 East 135th Street; large fenced in yard. 985-291-1330. _________________________ Camp for rent in Grand Isle: sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________
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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 _________________________
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. _________________________
HELP WANTED
Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL Drivers, Routabouts, Dozer Operators. Must be able to pass drug screen/ physical, be reliable and have own transportation to work. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________________ Triple Sons Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 wheeler driver. Offering paid vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, LA. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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). _________________________
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.
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. _________________________ Superior Shipyard has an immediate opening for an experienced personnel/ safety coordinator. Apply in person at 20987 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow or send resume to bdrecruiting@yahoo.com _________________________
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. _________________________
South Lafourche Metal Building Contractors now hiring laborers. Please call 693-4078. _________________________
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. _________________________ 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!
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. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. ________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________
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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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Low Cost Lawn Care and Pressure Washing Free estimates. Call Raymond G at 985-258-8577. _________________________
PRAYERS
For you have been called to live in freedom. Use your freedom to serve one another in love. -Galatians 5:13 H.F.C _________________________
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. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of Reilly J. Guidry and/ or anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mary Ann Orgeron Guidry, please contact L. Charles Caillouet, Attorney at Law, at (985) 227-3741. _________________________
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MICHELE MATHERNE
Michele D. Matherne, 58, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Michele is survived by her husband, Keith A. Matherne, Sr.; parents, Sherman and Joyce Dufrene; daughter, Dominique (David) Esponge; step-son, Keith (Allison) Matherne, Jr.; step-daughters, Chrissie (T-Brad) Adams and Hope (Ridge) Loupe; brothers, Shannon (Jamie) Dufrene and Kevin (Sylvia) Dufrene; grandchildren, Kyan Esponge and Mikey Esponge; stepgrandchildren, Gracie Ryan, Siera Matherne, Fallon Matherne, Kaylon Matherne, Rhylon Matherne, Gabbi Adams, Carli Adams, Blaze Loupe, Hayden Loupe and Alianna Loupe. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ________________
NOLAN LASSEIGNE
Nolan Joseph Lasseigne a resident of Galliano passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was 77 years old. Nolan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diana Griffin Lasseigne; four children, William (Julie) Lasseigne, Lois Lasseigne, Joseph Lasseigne and Lisa (Glenn, Jr.) Terrebonne; seven grandchildren, Blaise Lasseigne, Dominic Lasseigne, Lilli Lasseigne, Regan (Dari) Dufrene, Bethany Dufrene, Ruby Terrebonne and Jacob Terrebonne; brothers, Edmond (Norma) Lasseigne, Bobby (Nila) Lasseigne and Terry (Sue) Lasseigne; sister, Margie (Ulysses) Guidry; sister-n-law, Marie Lasseigne; and aunt, Beulah Landry. He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Lasseigne; parents, Felix and Eula Lasseigne; brother, Alfred Lasseigne; niece, Robin Mire; and nephews, Randy Guidry and Andy Guidry. Nolan was a lifelong commercial fisherman and loved being on the water, eventually retiring from C Port after 13 years of employment. He enjoyed crabbing and gardening as well as picking on and joking around with his grandchildren. He will be mostly remembered for the continued laughter he so easily brought to those around him through his constant, uplifting sense of humor, which he displayed all the way through his final days. He was a simple man who lived a simple life- quiet, gentle, loving and friendly. He will be painfully missed but his legacy far from forgotten. He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior where he will spend eternity. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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OBITUARIES
AUTUMN DANOS
Autumn Nikol Danos, 37, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. Visitation was held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Saturday, February 15th from 9 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated starting at 11a.m. with burial followed in Holy Savior Cemetery. Autumn is survived by her mother, Kim Thompson Gautreaux (Carl Adams); brother, Zackeriah Otwell (Nicole); sister, Jolié Autin (Joseph); nieces, Olivia and Kennedy Otwell; nephew, J.J. Autin; grandmother, Shirley Thompson; godmother, Evelyn Gaudet and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Charles Gautreaux and grandfather, Jerry Thompson, Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. __________________
LOUVERDA CHABERT
Louverda “Lou” Duet Chabert, 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off passed away on February 8, 2020. A visitation was held on Tuesday, February 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Louverda is survived by her daughters; Patty Adams (Jerry), Mary Smith (Ulous), and Wanda Chighizola, daughter-in-law Joyce Chabert, 10 grandchildren, 17 great
grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, brother; Victor Duet and sister Peggy Malgum. Mrs. Chabert was precededed in death by her husband; Edwis C. Chabert, sons; Bill Sr., Don, and John Chabert, granddaughter; Bonnie Chabert, parents; Donatien and Eufrasine C. Duet, brothers; Almate and Early Duet, and sister; Earline Autin. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to a cancer charity of your choice in Mrs. Louverda’s name. Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano. _________________
HUEY RICHARD
Huey Joseph Richard, Sr., 89, a native of Rayne and resident of Larose, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. Visitation was held at Our of Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Saturday, February 15 from 9 a.m. until service time. A memorial Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. Huey is survived by his children, Huey Richard, Jr. (Lorra), Faith Lefort (Glenn), Mary Richard, Celia Cheramie (Matt), Tony Richard (Tammy), Stephanie Cantrelle, Michelle Uzee (Jean Paul); 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Wilma Thibodeaux. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Ledet Richard; son, Gordon J. Richard; parents, Oscar and Euphamie Richard; brothers, Bernard, Gene, Louis and Roosevelt Richard; sisters, Dura Menard, Lydia Richard, Louise Leger, Eva Carruth; and son-in-law, Kelly Cantrelle. The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff of Ochsner Foundation Hospital for their care. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Brain Trauma Foundation. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may want to pick up a relationship right where you left off, but the other person may not be as amenable. Bide your time and give this person some space. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A few extra goals never hurt anyone, Taurus. St down and see how your new resolutions can be turned into ways to achieve all of those tasks you hope to get done. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, while you may want to expand your social circle right now, you’re just not sure how to get started. Networking opportunities may be the way to go. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 There is no point getting into a disagreement over a situation you have no control over right now, Cancer. Instead, wait for the right opportunity to express your position. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take a step back from responsibilities at work to devote more energy to your relationships at home. Embrace activities that your family can enjoy together.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Some melancholy may have you seeking out quiet corners. Distancing yourself from the crowds is only a temporary fix. Instead, look for activities you find soothing. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Someone close to you may be feeling under the weather and could use some extra support, Libra. Take a few days off to be the rock that this person can use right now. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Friends may make excessive demands on your time this week, Scorpio. As a generous person, you want to go along with it all, but be careful not to overextend. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are usually outgoing, but this week you may be feeling more shy and reserved. It could be because you are missing someone. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t take what you hear this week at face value, Capricorn. The information that has been coming your way may not be entirely accurate. Make up your own mind.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
GWEN SADLER
Gwen Sadler, 64, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Gwen is survived by her husband, Phillip Sadler; children, Eric (Elizabeth) Sadler and Desiree’ Sadler; grandchildren, Benjamin Sadler, Madalyn Pitre, Alyssa Sadler and Kennedy Sadler; greatgranddaughter, Vivienne Sadler; sisters, Donna Hines and Laura Adams. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Inez Richoux. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. _________________
JAVAN DANTIN
Javan J. “Pete” Dantin, 85, a native of Cheniere and a resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Graveside services were held on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, Golden Meadow, LA. He is survived by his wife, Marion Dantin; daughters, Alice Perkins (Earl) and Mona Naquin (Donald); grandson, Ethan Perkins; and brother, Eno Dantin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gervistine and Alice Daigle Dantin; and brother, Morris Dantin. Javan was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved staying home with his family. He enjoyed the simple things in life like working in his yard. He will be greatly missed. He was a great man. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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JAMES GEORGE
James “Boozie” George, Jr, 56 a native of Larose and resident Cut Off passed away on Monday February 17th, 2020. A visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in the Church Cemetery. Boozie is survived by his daughter, Macy Gaspard and husband Murry; grand daughter, Alayna Gaspard; grandson, Kayden Gaspard; companion, Jan Dimitry; parents, James Sr. and Uvalda George; sisters, Bonnie Gisclair (Ryan), Trixie Angelette (Bud), and Cindy George (fiance’, Mark); nieces and nephews, R.J. Gisclair (Sarah), Travis Gisclair (Ashley), and Alisha Chiasson (Chase); and great nieces and nephews, Drake, Destin, Madison, and Avery Gisclair. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Philip Sr. and Jeanne George, and Hector and Eliska Plaisance. Boozie was a life long commercial fisherman, a very meticulous man who loved the finer things in life and spending time with his grand daughter. Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano.
Pictured is the South Lafourche High School Student of the Year, senior Megan Chiasson. Megan has earned many awards in her years of school. She is a Commended Student through the PSAT. Megan is the daughter of Chet and Lana Chiasson.
Sarah Lirette, a paraprofessional at South Lafourche High School, was recently named Support Person of the Year at South Lafourche High School. Ms. Lirette works in the regular education setting with students.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Group activities or time spent with a spouse may not go as well as usual this week, Aquarius. Your mind is elsewhere. Until you are focused, things may seem stressed. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 A minor disagreement could have you questioning a relationship, Pisces. Don’t fret, as you’ll soon find that the turmoil is short-lived.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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
Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION January 29, 2020
The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in special session on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 10:45AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street Cut Off, LA 70345. President Cheramie called the meeting to order and Secretary M. Callais called roll. ATTENDED: Harris Cheramie, Jr., Rodney R. Gisclair, Jimmy Lafont, Rodney J. Gisclair, Sr., Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Mike Callais, and Kris Callais ABSENT: Curtis Pierce President Cheramie opened the floor for any public comment, being none, he presented for the board’s consideration to approve the lowest bid for aviation fuel. Upon motion by K. Callais second by Lafont, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved to award the bid to Titan Aviation Fuel for Jet A fuel at a markup rate of $0.1497, Avgas fuel at a markup rate of $0.8438, with a total combined weighted bid of $2.397696. Upon motion by R. Gisclair Sr. second by Melancon, the board adjourned the special meeting at 10:47AM. ATTEST: Harris J. Cheramie, Jr., President Charles M. “Mike” Callais, Secretary 2/19/2020
Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION January 8, 2020
The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 10:30AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. President Harris Cheramie, Jr. called the meeting to order and Secretary M. Callais then called roll. ATTENDED: Harris Cheramie, Jr., Rodney R. Gisclair, Jimmy Lafont, Rodney J. Gisclair, Sr., Curtis Pierce, Larry Griffin, John Melancon, Jr., Mike Callais, and Kris Callais ABSENT: None Upon motion by Griffin second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for December 11, 2019 regular meeting. Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Joe Picciola reported Sealevel Construction has driven all steel sheet piles for Slip C 400’ East Part 2 Bulkhead Project. The whaler beam is in place and they have excavated for the concrete deadman. Concrete piles are on site and they
will start driving piles later this week. Engineer Joe Picciola reported Shavers-Whittle is the contractor for the Slip C 1100’ East Bulkhead Project. A conditional notice to proceed was issued December 16th. They are in the process of purchasing materials, blasting and painting sheet piles, and should be on site later this month. Melancon questioned the cost of both projects which Davie Breaux, Deputy Port Director replied the 400’ Bulkhead project is $2,585,000 with $2,327,000 funded by DOTD and the 1100’ Bulkhead project is $6,539,000 with $5,885,000 funded by DOTD. Engineer Larry Picciola reported Minor Cheramie Sr. Road Paving project is complete with the clear lien certificate from Byron E. Talbot Contractors on the agenda for approval. Thad Angelloz reported on the Coastal Wetlands Park stating the view finders have arrived which was purchased from a grant with LA Cajun Bayou. The plan is to put 2 at the Public Boat Launch and the other 2 in the wetlands park. We will construct the platforms and have an event sometime in the spring. He stated we are working through the second submittal of the Land & Water Conservation grant which is due in April. Airport Projects – Joe Wheeler, Airport Manager presented to the board the Louisiana Airports Economic Impact Update. He stated back in 2015 they began this study as part of the statewide system of airports. In 2015 our airport had employment of 346, base aircraft of 31, annual operations of 13,560, and the economic output of $57.2M per year. In 2019 the airport has employment of 529, base aircraft of 54, annual operations of 27,078, and the economic output of $97.6M. Wheeler stated in 4 years the economic output increased by $40M. He stated out of all 70 airports in the state, we are ranked 9th overall including commercial airports by the economic output. He stated from the 62 general aviation airports, we are ranked 4th. He reported the aircraft operations for the month of December were 1,743, with 9,115 passengers, and 17,404 vehicles. The yearly totals are 27,078 operations, 124,242 passengers, and 211,136 vehicles. The Airfield Drainage Improvements project is complete and the final inspection with Byron E. Talbot Contractors is scheduled for January 15th at 2PM. There is a change order for an additional 14 days due to weather delays. Engineer Joe Picciola reported on the Airport Connector Road and Bridge project. The 30% design plans were submitted in October and we did receive comments back from DOTD. He stated this week we submitted the right of way plats and have already received some comments back which we are having a conference call tomorrow morning to discuss legalities and detailed plats. We have applied for the State permit, Corps permit, and Coast Guard permits and are in different phases of the process for each. We did have public meetings December 12th and December 19th to introduce the project to the public. We had a lot of participation with good questions and was able to answer their questions and concerns. The next deadline we are working toward is the 60% design set submittal which is due by the end of March. Other Projects – David Bastian with GIS Engineering reported on the Section 203 Feasibility Study. We know it is a good project we just need to convince Washington it is a good project. We recently worked on the modifications to comply with Washington’s rules. The feasibility report complies with the Corp of Engineer’s criteria so we can convince them we have a feasible project. He stated we are now working on the report that we plan to send off to Washington in the next few days for them to review again. Executive Director Chett Chiasson stated we have been working on this report for several years and where we are at today is finalizing the addendum to the report answering all questions and concerns that the Assistant Secretary of the Army Corps had from the initial submittal. We are at the final stage for GIS Engineering to submit the addendum by the end of this week. He stated the goal is the 50’ draft in Fourchon for the Fourchon Island Development. From discussions with the Corps, it is imperative that we move forward in the next WRDA bill to get some approval for the 30’ draft, now which will allow us to start dredging sooner than we thought. Then we will move forward with the 50’ by proving to the Corps and the ASA that 50’ is feasible and justifiable. All the economics show it is, so for us to move forward we will get the 30’ approved while we work to get the rest approved later. Davie Breaux reported on the Highway Embankment Stabilization work. He stated there was a section along LA 308 near 74th Street in Cut Off where we placed rock to protect the embankment from scouring. We are now working to recap along LA 1 south of the floodgates in different areas where water and debris crosses the road during storms or high tides. R. Gisclair Sr. stated he received a few phone calls from property owners thanking the Port for doing this work. Update on Port Communications and Social Media – Thad Angelloz presented a recap of 2019 social media growth across all plat-
forms. Facebook added 4,000 followers a 72% growth, Twitter added 360 followers a 51% growth, Instagram added 246 followers a 116% growth, and we also began a YouTube channel with 154 subscribers. The next slide presented a comparison of the Port’s Facebook page compared to others in the gulf south. He stated we were behind several of the other ports at the beginning of 2019, however he is happy to report we now have the most followers of anyone in the gulf south. We are also actually in front of larger ports such as Port of Tacoma and Port of Seattle. We are only 400 followers behind the Port of New York and New Jersey. When we combine that with other efforts, we have communicated to the general public one example is with Hurricane Barry. Angelloz stated he did a lot of work with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office and we became a community leader regarding getting information out. There are a lot of efforts that are unseen through these types of events. He stated just through Facebook messenger he received over 100 messages from people with questions or concerns, or just thanks. This is very rewarding and something we should always be on the forefront in doing by answering questions from the general public and giving them important information. He stated through the storm event we reached over a quarter million people. As we move forward into this year, we have a quarterly newsletter we will be launching. It will include a state of the port address by Chett, it will have a project spotlight, commissioner spotlight, and a tenant spotlight. We hope to have that out within the next couple of days and will be sending to everyone that subscribes to us. To summarize we are very pleased with the growth we have seen in 2019. We are heading into our 60th year anniversary and will be rolling out a lot of different things of who we are and what we do. Look forward to seeing this growth moving forward. Chiasson stated the point of the presentation is to inform the public of all the different platforms we are on and highlight the information that we continue to put out for the public. Presentation by Energy World on the Fourchon LNG Project – Graham Elliot reported the Port Fourchon LNG facility will be built in 2 phases. The first phase is to build one storage tank of 2 million tons per annum for LNG production with an investment of $888M and 300 full time direct employees, with indirect employment of 1,500. The LNG Fourchon facility will be primarily used for their own pump terminals as they are developing LNG import facilities in the Caribbean, Asia, and the Philippines and power generation assets to utilize this as a clean fuel for the rest of the world. They are still committed to develop the project site in Port Fourchon and feel this is the best location of anywhere off the gulf coast. We are in close connection to a gas pipeline and a kinetica pipeline to secure use of to bring in gas. Regarding the power supply because the development is an electric LNG modular facility there have been discussions with Entergy on whether they would bring power supply to the project on commercial terms or whether we would develop a power supply on site. Commercially it turns out better that we develop the power supply and, in the future, we may have power supply available for the region. Again, we will employ 300 directly and 1500 indirectly. We do have a business philosophy to try and employ locally first from the community. Energy World does support Buy American products. He stated that even in developing the receiving terminals in the Philippines the gas and steam turbines and generating equipment are manufactured in the USA. They are using USA manufactured equipment. In Indonesia, they are using all CHART manufactured equipment which comes from New Iberia. The project team consists of Royal Engineering, Port Commission, Gexcon, FTT, Fugro, TRC, Hogan Lovells, JS Held, Kinetica Partners, Providence, Entergy, Jones Walker, and MITAGS-PMI. Some project milestones for Fourchon LNG that have been completed are all open houses and all prefiling documentation for FERC with the exception of reports 11 and 13 which are expected to be submitted by the end of January. Then there will be a commenting period of 4 months or so. We are aiming to get out of the FERC process by the first quarter of next year to start construction soon thereafter. There is also the Corps permit that may take longer. In summary, the project management team is in place, EPC Contractor has been selected, detailed engineering and resource submissions have been done. Projected Construction Phase I to begin mid-2021 with commercial operations by mid-2023. We developed in 2 phases because the first phase does not require the dredging to happen. If the Port does get to the deeper depths, we will push on to Phase 2. We are developing in Jamaica LNG Hub terminal and in the Philippines close to completion of the import terminals, which will become the consumer of our LNG. He then discussed the benefits of LNG from the Philippines Department of Energy proving LNG is the lowest cost per fuel for power, environmentally friendly replacing coal, and the most
economic source of power for people. The market reaching to develop 7,000 megawatts to develop 7M tons for Fourchon. They are also working with GTT and various shipyards overseas to develop small scale shallow draft LNG tankers to shuffle to the Caribbean or other markets. President Cheramie opened the floor for public comment. Chiasson recognized in the audience some Harbor Police officers with promotions Tait Lafont and Brook Angelette were promoted to Sergeants. There have been other transfers from road officers to marine patrol and we are now in the next phase to hire 4 new Harbor Police officers. We have made an offer to 1 and there are 3 others coming in for interviews in the upcoming weeks. Chief Mike Kinler thanked the board for their support to move forward with this department expansion. Chiasson then recognized Senator Mike Fesi, Representative Reggie Bagala, Representative Bryan Fontenot, Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson, Parish Council D’Lynn Boudreaux and Daniel Lorraine. Chiasson then presented a plaque to the outgoing Senator Norby Chabert who has been very supportive to us for the past 12 years or more. Chiasson then read the plaque “In appreciation for your years of dedicated service and leadership on behalf of Port Fourchon and the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport”. Senator Chabert then addressed the board stating he appreciates this and when you see your public service mortality in front of you some ask what’s next and if you will miss it. He stated he will follow the path the Lord puts him on, and if he’ll miss it, he stated it’s like a football coach speech on accomplishments and wins. It is the losses that stick with them. He stated in his line of work if you do it the right way you try to accomplish as much as you can in the era of term limits and if you are successful this day will come. In looking back on what you accomplished and were not able to, one of his first meetings with Ted and, also the first meeting he had with Chett was what the deepening of the channel meant to the economics of the Port, the region, and the possibilities that would come after. It was a different time in the market. Oil was better than today. What was surprising was how little the state understood what an energy port was, since other ports in the region were tonnage ports, import and exports different from what we do here. But when you showed them the numbers and have a vison for the future, they supported it. He stated that even though we are not quite there yet, it is exciting to know that 30’ is on the horizon and 50’ will come soon after. One of the accomplishments he is proud of is writing of the Port Infrastructure Tax Credit, when Governor Jindal came here to sign it into law it was a big deal with working with the Port and L.E.D. We wrote the tightest written tax credit in the State of Louisiana which was first awarded to the Bollinger facility built in Port Fourchon. It will now be the job of Senator Fesi who will do an excellent job for this organization to accomplish the need for the state’s support of the bridge for the airport expansion. The airport numbers are remarkable, and it took a lot from the Port years ago to get in that arena. He appreciates the opportunity to work with the board and serve the public. Chiasson thanked him and it has been an honor to work Senator Chabert on some monumental legislation. He learned a lot on how it all works. We are looking forward to working with Senator Fesi, Senator Fontenot, Representative Bagala and Parish President Chaisson to continue to do the work this board has done for the community. Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met January 6th in Cut Off present were Cheramie, M. Callais, and Melancon. R. Gisclair Sr. was absent. Upon motion by Melancon second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the Andrew Martin Family regarding the property for the Airport Connector Road and Bridge project. Upon motion by Griffin second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the 2020 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC) to assist the Port with its economic development, infrastructure improvements and coastal restoration by supporting SLEC $10,000, Restore or Retreat $10,000, and LA 1 Coalition $22,500. Upon motion by Lafont second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Lafourche Parish Government generally providing for the Parish to commit $2M through the bond proceeds from GOMESA, Port to commit $2M, and $4M from private interest and the State CPRA to go toward the Fourchon Beach Restoration and Resiliency Project for a total anticipated $8M project. Upon motion by M. Callais second by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Amendment of Lease with Energy World (USA) to add to the Lease the 102.4 acres upon
which the Right of First Refusal was held with a commencement date of January 1, 2020. Construction and Development Committee - The committee met January 6th in Cut Off present were Griffin, K. Callais, Lafont, and Cheramie. Upon motion by R. Gisclair Sr. second by Lafont, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the lowest responsive bid from Gaubert Oil Company for the 2020 Fuel Supplier at a markup rate of $0.225 for both gas and diesel to be delivered to Fourchon Warehouse, Cut Off Warehouse, and Galliano Airport. Upon motion by M. Callais second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved to accept the lowest responsive bids for the 2020 Construction Materials Supplier with 19 items to Grand Isle Shipyard, 7 items to E&L Enterprises, and 6 items to Byron E. Talbot Contractors. Upon motion by Pierce second by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the Clear Lien Certificate from Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. for the Minor Cheramie Sr. Road Paving Project. Upon motion by Pierce second by R. Gisclair Sr., with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 2 from Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. for the Airfield Drainage Improvements Project to add an additional 14 days to the contract time. Finance Committee - The committee met January 6th in Cut Off present were Melancon, M.
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 9, 2020 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Amethyst Lewis, 27, Raceland. Fugitive. FEBRUARY 10, 2020 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jett Candies, 32, Lockport. Contempt of court. Tony Dardar Jr., 33, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Terry Eiskina, 21, Lockport. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling (Felony). Reginald Ordoyne, 46, Galliano. Contempt of court. Corey Thornton, 50, Lockport. Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony). FEBRUARY 11, 2020 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jennifer Chiasson, 38, Raceland. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; contempt of court; possession of klonopin. Danon Fulwiler, 19, Raceland. Simple burglary; criminal trespass. Michael Gros, 56, Raceland. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine. Keiah Knight, 37, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Lockport Police Leroy Hebert, 55, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 cts). FEBRUARY 12, 2020 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Craig Bychurch, 38,
Callais, and Cheramie. R. Gisclair Sr. was absent. Upon motion by Melancon second by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of December 2019 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which totaled $1,853,466.50. Upon motion by Melancon second by R. Gisclair Sr., with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from April Danos to attend the AAPA Smart Ports Seminar in California February 4th – 7th, Davie Breaux and Thad Angelloz to attend the Deepwater Operations & Topsides, Platforms & Hull Conference in Texas February 3rd – 6th, Scott Bynum and John Crochet to attend the DMT Symposium in Florida March 2nd – 6th, and Joe Wheeler to attend the National Business Aviation Association Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in North Carolina March 9th – 14th. President opened the floor for any other business. Chiasson announced the Port will be taking applications for the South Lafourche Levee District Board Appointment. The public notice will be posted on our website at www.portfourchon.com if anyone is interested. Upon motion by Lafont second by M. Callais, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:20AM. ATTEST:Harris Cheramie Jr., President Charles M. “Mike” Callais, Secretary 2/19/2020
Larose. Revocation of parole for violation of condition. Charlotte Folse, 50, Raceland. Contempt of court; theft. Terry Naquin, 42, Raceland. Contempt of court (7 cts). Christina Travirca, 42, Lockport. Issuing worthless checks; forgery; theft; exploitation of the infirmed. Lockport Police Jason Landry, 50, Lockport. Contempt of court. FEBRUARY 13, 2020 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jacob Melancon, 32, Cut Off. Possession with intent to distribute heroin; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; possession of marijuana (1st); possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon. Dallas Bruce, 25, Cut Off. Disturbing the peace. FEBRUARY 14, 2020 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Charles Gale, 37, Raceland. Telephone communications; battery of a dating partner. John Gautreaux, 57, Lockport. Contempt of court. Rebel Hebert, 52, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts.). Tony Morris, 31, Raceland. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon (2 cts). Zavier Triplett, 21, Lockport. Careless operation; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous weapon; possession of marijuana (1st); possession of xanax; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Golden Meadow Police Angela Turnage, 52, Golden Meadow. Simple battery.
Special Education District No. 1 would like to recognize Mr. Barry Plaisance for his attendance of fortyfive years at The Center. Pictured are Marion Touro, Mr. Plaisance, and Executive Director Torie Lee.