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By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The first government shutdown of Donald Trump’s presidency spanned 69 hours. That was as long as Democrats could, or would, stand united against a Republicanbacked temporary spending bill in pursuit of a plan to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. When the high-stakes game of chicken ended Monday evening, liberal activists were furious, Republicans were giddy, and vulnerable Senate Democrats were quietly relieved. The episode exposed familiar political vulnerabilities for both parties — although perhaps more painfully for Democrats. “There are no winners. There are absolutely no winners. The question is who lost the most,” said Republican pollster Frank Luntz. DEMOCRATS’ DILEMMA In the short term at least, Senate Democrats — led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer — were pounded Monday for giving into GOP demands in exchange for a promise from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to address immigration in the coming weeks. After two days of bickering and freezing up the U.S. government, Democrats signed off on a spending bill not dramatically differently See Shutdown Page 3-A

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Pictured above working on a float to be used for the Le Krewe Des T-Cajun children’s Mardi Gras parade are Brent, Stacy, Cody and Michelle. The parade is set to roll on Saturday, Feb. 3 beginning at noon in Larose to the theme “A Day On The Farm”. Kicking off the area’s Carnival season will be the Golden Meadow-based Krewe Des Les Petit Lions, this Sunday at 1 p.m.

Coastal projects advancing this year By Holly Duchmann Daily Comet Staff Writer

Southeast Louisiana has nearly $1.2 billion in coastal restoration and protection projects that are completed or in the process of completion, including multimillion-dollar improvements for Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes this year. The projects include: Whiskey Island: Construction to rebuild Whiskey Island, a barrier island in Terrebonne Parish, began in March of last

Pictured is the Pointe-aux-Chenes Floodgate. The new piece of the Morganza-to-the-Gulf project is structurally complete and will undergo final inspection this week. Chris Heller / staff – houmatoday/dailycomet)

year and the project is on track to be finished this April, Terrebonne Parish President Gordon Dove said last week. Ten million cubic yards of sand are being pumped onto the island as a part of the $103 million project. It is 65 percent complete with 7.5 million cubic yards of sand pumped so far, Dove estimates. The island helps protect the parish from the tides of the Gulf of Mexico. The tides, with their high salt levels, have been slowly eating away the parish’s marshes, Dove said. Cut Off/Pointe-aux-Chenes Levee: This $9.5 million project aims to improve more than two miles of existing levee near Cut Off in Lafourche Parish. Construction is to continue through 2018. Falgout Canal Floodgate: The $35 million Falgout Canal Floodgate in Dularge is under construction and should be finished in January 2019, though Dove said officials are trying to speed it up for this upcoming hurricane season. The 195-foot floodgate is “the final linchpin” for the Morganza-to-the-Gulf system from Bayou Dularge to Pointe-aux-Chenes, where the parish is most vulnerable, Dove said. See Projects Page 8-A

South Lafourche native reigns as Queen of Endymion By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

South Lafourche residents may recognize a familiar face aboard a royal float in this year’s Krewe of Endymion parade in New Orleans. Hannah Autin, a 2015 graduate of South Lafourche High and daughter of Shull and Elizabeth Autin, was selected as the krewe’s 2018 queen. “As a little kid, I used to love watching the parades on St. Charles,” Autin said. Since seventh grade, when he submitted her name for consideration, she’s been waiting to be called from the list of potential queens. “My parents came home one day and said I have a chance to be a maid or a queen,” Autin said. The choice wasn’t too difficult, she

said. But as she waited and waited, a thought always stuck in the back of her mind that it would fall through and she would never get to wear the crown. “I can’t believe it’s happening,” Hannah Autin Autin said. Queen of Endymion Until this year, she’s only participated in one parade — Des Petite Lions, a children’s krewe in Golden Meadow. Endymion, with more than 3,000 members, is New Orleans’ largest parade, with more than three dozen floats. See Endymion Page 3-A

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Only months away from the expiration of $1 billion in state sales taxes, Gov. John Bel Edwards released his worst-case-scenario budget Monday, a spending plan that would end many of Louisiana’s safety-net health programs and strip 80 percent of the financing for the beloved TOPS program that helps students pay for college. “I am confident that none of you will want to be sending this budget to my desk for approval,” Edwards told the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. “I don’t think it is possible to pass a budget, in fact, that makes cuts at this level.” The Democratic governor is required to submit a spending plan for the budget year starting July 1 that only accounts for dollars expected to be available. The proposal doesn’t include temporary sales taxes that expire when the new financial year begins. Edwards wants to replace those with other taxes. “This is what falling off the cliff looks like,” he said. See Budget Page 3-A

Leger to reign over all female Krewe of Nereids

The Krewe of Nereids recently announced and presented their queen at a member’s only dinner and party. Reigning as Queen Nereids Roxxt Leger XXXIV is Roxxy Queen Nereids Leger of Golden XXXIV Meadow. Roxxy is the wife of Quinton Leger, daughter on Tom and Hope Pitre and mother to Russ Leger and Teddy Leger. The queen’s siblings are Kitty Prudhomme and Thomas (T-Tom) Pitre IV. Attending the Queen as Pages will be the Queen’s two sons, Russ Anthony Leger and Teddy Thomas Leger, Kami Jane Pitre, daughter of See Nereids Page 8-A

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Local church to sell seafood fondue Fri.

Calendar of Events News to Use! Bayou Council offering Parent Ed. classes

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces Parent Education Presentations at the Bayou Council Office in Thibodaux. It will be held on January 18, 25th and February 1, 8 from 10 a.m. till noon. Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed. For more information call 985-446-0643. _________________

HRCS kicks off Catholic School Week this Sunday

Holy Rosary Catholic School will kick off Catholic Schools Week with a Mass on Sunday, January 28, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Holy Rosary Catholic School will conduct an Open House. Following Mass, there will be a gumbo dinner serving at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. Tickets are available for $8 through the school’s front office or by calling (985) 693-3342. On Friday, February 2, there will be Living Rosary at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic School. Come by for a visit and see the wonderful things Holy Rosary Catholic School has to offer!

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. For a donation of $8, receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert. Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut). ___________________

Israelite Baptist Church accepting recipes for cook book

Israelite Baptist Church will be accepting recipes until February 1, 2018. The recipe book will be sold in the spring and proceeds will benefit the Operational Funds for the church. The price of the book will be determined once all recipes are accepted and rough draft is complete. Please send recipes to Albertha P. Campbell, P.O Box 1184; Larose, LA 70373. __________________

SLHS to honor ‘98 state champion basketball team

On Friday, February 2, during half time of the boys’ varsity basketball game at South Lafourche High School, the 1998 State Championship basketball team members will be recognized on their 20th anniversary. The public is invited and encouraged to come out and meet the team members and relive that great basketball season.

Students at South Larose Elementary where greeted by faculty and staff dressed as Disney characters, holiday and Sesame Street characters, Cajun Critters, Santa and elves to greet the kids arriving at school on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Pictured are costumed staff and faculty members.

Analysis: Edwards proposing Medicaid idea championed by GOP By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

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Edwards to support her legislation. “Providing citizens with additional education or training they need to secure a job can lift them out of poverty and onto a path to improved health outcomes,” Hewitt wrote in a newspaper letter. Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy also has pushed work requirements for years. He’s called on Edwards to submit a waiver quickly. In Louisiana, Medicaid covers 1.6 million people, one-third of the state population. That includes newborns, pregnant women, elderly nursing home residents, people with developmental disabilities and more than 450,000 workingage adults through the Medicaid expansion. Any work requirements would fall mainly on the expansion population. Edwards said a majority of people receiving government-financed insurance through the expansion already have jobs. Others, he said, are in school, are sick or are caring for family members. “For those who are not currently working but are able and eligible to work, we must find reasonable ways to ensure they, too, benefit from the dignity of being employed,” Edwards said. Critics of work requirements tend to be Edwards’ allies who say the restrictions can penalize poor people who may be unable to find employment and could lose life-saving health insurance. Jeanie Donovan, with the Louisiana Budget Project, which advocates for low- to moderate-income families, said the requirements could add new state bureaucracy to check employment and put people at risk of losing coverage because of an administrative mistake. She said it would drive up health care costs elsewhere if people are bumped from their Medicaid coverage. “While the idea of a work requirement may sound good to some, the reality is that it would take away health coverage, create more red tape and make it harder for many people who want to work to find employment,” Donovan wrote. Details of what the Edwards administration is developing are scant. Edwards said he wants the work requirements to include exceptions for people in school or training programs, and he suggested volunteering could take the place of work. The governor’s office didn’t say

whether Edwards would seek legislative approval before submitting the request to federal officials. While Edwards said Louisiana was “working with the same consulting firm that worked with Kentucky” on its waiver approved this month by federal officials, no contract has been signed. Kennedy appears to be skeptical about whether Edwards is sincere about the proposal. The senator sent a letter Tuesday to Edwards, offering to set up a meeting with federal Medicaid administrator Seema Verma “to help expedite” the waiver request. “Louisiana needs to have a proposal on the table well before Easter,”

A rich man goes to Heaven

There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and he wanted to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him. An angel hears his plea and appears to him. “Sorry, but you can’t take your wealth with you.” The man implores the angel to speak to God to see if He might bend the rules. The man continues to pray that his wealth could follow him. The angel reappears and informs the man that God has decided to allow him to take one suitcase with him. Overjoyed, the man gathers his largest suitcase and fills it with pure gold bars and places it beside his bed. Soon afterward the man dies and shows up at the Gates of Heaven to greet St. Peter. Seeing the suitcase St. Peter says, “Hold on, you can’t bring that in here!” But, the man ex-

Kennedy wrote. Edwards replied by saying he told Health Secretary Rebekah Gee last year to start developing requirements for work, education or training as “a key component to the successful expansion of Medicaid.” He said Gee already has a meeting scheduled with Verma. “This requirement needs to be carefully considered and not just designed in a way to score political points,” Edwards wrote. “That is the course I will continue to pursue.” ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

plains to St. Peter that he has permission and asks him to verify his story with the Lord. Sure enough, St. Peter checks and comes back saying, “You’re right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I’m supposed to check its contents before letting it through.” St. Peter opens the suitcase to inspect the worldly items that the man found too precious to leave behind and exclaims,”You brought pavement?!!!”

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Chiasson-Guidry

Debbie Folse Chiasson and Russell J. Chiasson wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Elizabeth Chiasson to Marty Joseph Guidry, son of Artie J. and Brenda M. Guidry. Jamie is the granddaughter of Eugene J. Folse and Judy A. Griffin and Helen D. Chiasson and the late Robert J. Chiasson. Marty is the father of Khi and Ayden Guidry. He is the grandson of Hector J. and Betty B. Martin and Norman J. Guidry and the late Betty C. Guidry. The couple will exchange vows in early February.

Barrois – Terrebonne

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Comeaux of Larose, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kasey Barrois, to Seth Terrebonne, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Terrebonne of Grand Isle. The wedding will be held on Feb. 9, 2018 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dianna Williams and the late Eddie (Pe Lee) Williams and Jerrod Barrois and the late Patricia Barrois. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Terrebonne Sr., and the late Mary Cheramie. Wedding and Engagement Story and Photo Guidelines

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Louisiana’s operating budget would fall from $28.1 billion this year to $25.3 billion next year with the loss of federal matching dollars and other revenue sources that would disappear with the state tax cuts proposed. Total expenditures across the package of budget bills would fall from $30.2 billion to $27.4 billion. The state’s child welfare agency, veterans affairs department, coastal protection agency, highway department and Louisiana National Guard would be shielded from cuts. The K-12 public school financing formula also would be protected. But higher education and health programs would be on the chopping block because they have the fewest protected financing sources. About two-thirds of the $1 billion cut — $660 million — would hit health services, ballooning to $2.3 billion with lost federal and other matching cash. Steep reductions would fall on safety-net hospitals and clinics for the poor and programs that help thousands of elderly and disabled people. TOPS, which cost about $291 million this school year, would lose $233 million of its financing for the next academic year. College campuses would take an additional $26 million reduction, and the Go Grants program that provides needs-based funding for students would be cut in half. Senior citizens centers would be cut, along with state parks. Sheriffs would receive less money for housing state prisoners. The governor stressed he has no interest in seeing such a budget become reality, and he blamed lawmakers for having to present it. Edwards wants to offset expiring taxes with a package of other taxes that could raise or maintain higher taxes on businesses and middleand upper-income earners. House Republicans have blocked the ideas in previous legislative sessions. “You chose to temporarily patch up the problem for 27 months. And the day of reckoning is at hand,” Edwards said. To pass a tax package would require a special session, and Edwards said he would only call one if he can reach an agreement with House GOP leaders. So far, they haven’t struck that deal. No one who opposed taxes has offered a detailed proposal for cutting $1 billion, a point Edwards made. Republicans resisted suggestions they need to replace the entire $1 billion in expiring taxes to keep from enacting devastating cuts. Rep. Rick Edmonds, a Baton Rouge Republican, said changes to the

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federal tax code will boost tax collections for the state treasury, because Louisiana has tax deductions tied to federal provisions. Sen. Conrad Appel, a Metairie Republican, suggested state government has grown at an unsustainable rate. Edwards and Sen. Sharon Hewitt, a Slidell Republican who may run for governor, tangled over Edwards’ claim he’s cut $600 million since taking office. Hewitt doesn’t believe the savings figure is real, and she questioned if the Edwards administration has done enough to dig into state spending. “I guess maybe my definition of a cut is different than yours,” Hewitt said. Edwards replied: “I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you.” Hewitt shot back: “That is insulting.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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When the parade rolls Feb. 10, Autin can be spotted in her ornate white dress, balancing the large jeweled crown on her head. Celebrating the 300th anniversary of New Orleans, the krewe’s theme is “Jazz: Our Gift to the World.” “I’m most excited to see all the people,” she said. “I heard once we get to Bourbon Street the road is just packed.” The Endymion Extravaganza will follow the parade at the MercedesBenz Superdome with headline artists Rod Stewart and Jason Derulo. Since graduating from South Lafourche High School, Autin has been studying biology at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. She hopes to become a women’s health specialist to help women become more informed about their bodies. — Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @gingerale214.

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from the one on the table Friday. No one was angrier than immigration activists, union officials and other liberal leaders, who, just a few days earlier, had helped rally Senate Democrats to take a risky political stand to protect young immigrants known as “Dreamers” from deportation. “Last week, I was moved to tears of joy when Democrats stood up and fought for progressive values and for Dreamers. Today, I am moved to tears of disappointment and anger that Democrats blinked,” said Frank Sharry, the executive director of the immigration advocacy group America’s Voice. Far beyond Washington, disappointment and depression rippled through the Democratic universe, which had been filled with excitement and energy just last month after a historic Senate victory in Alabama. “They need to be called out. It was a failure of Democratic leadership,” said Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of Wisconsin-based immigrant

rights advocacy group Voces de la Frontera. She added, “I do not think the fight is over.” If such disappointment persists and deflates enthusiasm in the November midterm elections, it could be a longstanding problem for Democrats. But ultimately Democratic senators bet they had bigger worries, namely turning off disaffected voters in Trump country. For Senate Democrats running for re-election in states Trump won in 2016, the Republican charge that Democrats closed the government for the benefit of “illegal immigrants” was potent. Republicans were unusually disciplined on this messaging and Trump stayed on script. The longer the shutdown went on, the more problematic it would become for those Democrats. “In my focus groups, the public blamed the Democrats, even as they were angry at Donald Trump,” Luntz said. REPUBLICANS’ HARD CHOICES Yet the GOP success may be short-lived. The legislation that ended the shutdown will fund the federal government through Feb. 8 — for less than three weeks. If there is no immigration deal by then, McConnell said he would allow the Senate to bring up legislation addressing the fate of those 700,000 young immigrants in the country illegally who had voluntarily enrolled in the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, which Trump ended last fall. There is no more explosive issue for Republicans than immigration. Many conservatives dismiss any legal protection for the young immigrants as “amnesty.” And while some Senate Republicans have promised to support a DACA fix, the issue is far more divisive in the House, where a relatively small group of hard-line conservatives wield significant clout. House conservatives in 2013 helped kill legis-

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lation that would have provided a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants in the country illegally. The Senate’s “Gang of Eight” that crafted the bill — a group that included Republicans Marco Rubio of Florida, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Arizona’s Jeff Flake and John McCain — is still hated by many conservatives, many of Trump’s most passionate supporters among them. Long-term, there will be tremendous pressure on Republicans, particularly Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan, to come to an agreement on behalf of those thousands of Dreamers, said Democratic pollster Paul Maslin. “Trump’s been all over the map on this, and Paul Ryan is cowed by his majority,” Maslin said, predicting Republi-

cans aren’t capable of coming up with a legislative fix for DACA and may think they have no reason to do so. He added, “I’m not sure they are sufficiently nervous about what Latino voters are capable of doing to them in November.” “I don’t think people in either party do very well in November if they’re the party that allows deportations of young people to take place,” said Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, one of several Democrats up for re-election this fall in states Trump won in 2016. The GOP risks losing the House and Senate unless they are “thoughtful and compassionate when it comes to these young people,” he said. ___

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is getting ready for its 7th Annual 2018 Bayou Lafourche Cleanup on March 10. The clean up event will be held from 8 am-12 pm and is projected to clean up 106 miles of the bayou from Donaldsonville to Leeville. The cleanup will be done mostly from boats, but

volunteers will also be needed to clean in areas around bridges and along the bayou side. BTNEP is in need of volunteers. Anyone wishing to sign up to volunteer for the March 10 event can register online at https://form.jotform.com /80085599208162 or contact Alma Robichaux at alma@btnep.org or 985-447-0868.

Associated Press writers Todd Richmond in Madison, Wisconsin; John Hannah in Topeka, Kansas; and Bill Barrow in Atlanta contributed to this report.

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Woman falls overboard from cruise ship into Gulf of Mexico

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A woman has fallen overboard from a cruise ship into the Gulf of Mexico while sailing from New Orleans. Carnival Cruise Line spokesman Vance Gulliken told news outlets that a 44-year-old woman fell from the Carnival Triumph on Sunday night. The company says rescue efforts for the missing woman have been under way. The ship was on the second day of a five-day cruise. The name of the woman or destination of the cruise ship was not released. ___

Feds make more than $2M available to reduce fishing bycatch

(AP) - Federal ocean managers are making more than $2 million available to try to help fishermen catch less of the wrong fish. “Bycatch” is a longstanding issue in commercial fisheries, and fishermen have long sought solutions to the problem of catching rare species when seeking exploitable ones. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is providing about $2.4 million for “projects that increase collaborative research and partnerships for innovation” in reducing bycatch. The agency says it is prioritizing projects such as gear modifications, avoidance programs and improved fishing practices. NOAA also says it wants to learn more about possible reduction of mortality of fish that are released. The agency is looking for pre-proposals by Jan. 31 and full proposals by March 30. ___

US rig count down by 3 to 936; Wyoming adds 3

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in

the U.S. decreased by three this week to 936. That exceeds the 694 rigs that were active this time a year ago. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported on Friday that 747 rigs were drilling for oil and 189 for natural gas this week. Among oil- and gasproducing states, Wyoming gained three rigs, West Virginia increased by two and Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Texas each gained one. Colorado and Ohio each lost four rigs and Alaska, North Dakota and Utah each decreased by one. Arkansas, California and Oklahoma were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404. ___

Believe it: Temperature went from minus 4 to 45 in 2 minutes

SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — Monday marks the 75th anniversary of a startling weather event that put a western South Dakota city in the record books. In just two minutes, the temperature in Spearfish jumped from negative 4 degrees to 45 degrees on Jan. 22, 1943. The Rapid City Journal reports the temperature then increased to 54 degrees, only to fall back down that morning to negative 4 degrees. The weather cracked windows and instantly frosted car windows, forcing drivers to pull over. Meteorologist Susan Sanders says a combination of especially cold air from the north and east ran into warm air from the west. Sanders says the warm air pushed the cold air away, but the cold air masses returned once the winds let up. The extreme temperature swings received national attention, including from “Ripley’s Believe it or Not.” ___

Paper cup allegedly used by Elvis Presley up for auction

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A paper cup allegedly used by Elvis Presley six decades ago in Oklahoma is up for auction, and bids have already

surpassed $1,200. North Carolina resident Wade Jones is a collector of all things Elvis. He tells the Tulsa World that the crumpled blueand-white Dixie cup was snagged by a fan in April 1956, after Elvis performed at the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion. Jones says a fan named June allegedly retrieved the cup the day after the performance, right before Elvis left town for a show in Oklahoma City. A letter accompanying the collector’s item says June had asked to keep the cup “as a little memento.” Bids for the now-yellowed paper cup had surpassed $1,280 on eBay by mid-day Wednesday. Jones says the auction closes Sunday evening. ___

Gun industry gathers just a few miles from mass shooting

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The gun industry is holding its biggest annual trade show this week just a few miles from where a gunman slaughtered 58 concertgoers outside his high-rise Las Vegas hotel room in October. What exactly will be among the thousands of products crammed into the exhibition spaces at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show convention, running from Tuesday through Friday, will be a bit of a mystery, shielded from the public and, this year, members of the general-interest media. One thing is known: Slide Fire, the leading manufacturer of bump stocks, a once-obscure product that attracted intense attention in the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, won’t be among the exhibitors. The Texas-based company hasn’t said why it’s not on the roster of more than 1,700 exhibitors, although it was last year. It didn’t return messages seeking comment. The company also isn’t on the list of those attending this year’s National Rifle Association annual meeting or other prominent gun trade shows. In the aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre Oct. 1, Slide Fire had so much trouble keeping up with demand it temporarily stopped taking orders for the product. It has since resumed.

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US flu season gets worse, has ‘lot more steam’ than expected

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse. Health officials last week said flu was blanketing the country but they thought there was a good chance the season was already peaking. But the newest numbers out Friday show it grew even more intense. “This is a season that has a lot more steam than we thought,” said Dr. Dan Jernigan of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One measure of the season is how many doctor or hospital visits are because of a high fever, cough and other flu symptoms. Thirty-two states reported high patient traffic last week, up from 26 the previous

week. Overall, it was the busiest week for flu symptoms in nine years. Hawaii is the only state that doesn’t have widespread illnesses. This year’s flu season got off to an early start, and it’s been driven by a nasty type of flu that tends to put more people in the hospital and cause more deaths than other common flu bugs. In New York, state officials say a drastic rise in flu cases hospitalized more than 1,600 this past week. The flu became intense last month in the U.S. The last two weekly reports show flu widespread over the entire continental United States, which is unusual. Usually, flu seasons start to wane after so much activity, but “it’s

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difficult to predict,” Jernigan said. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness, spread by a virus. It can cause a miserable but relatively mild illness in many people, but more a more severe illness in others. Young children and the elderly are at greatest risk from flu and its complications. In a bad season, there are as many as 56,000 deaths connected to the flu. In the U.S., annual flu shots are recommended for everyone age 6 months or older. In Oklahoma and Texas, some school districts canceled classes this week because so many students and teachers were sick with the flu and other illnesses. In Mississippi, flu outbreaks have hit more than 100 nursing homes and other longterm care places, resulting in some restricting visitors.

Pictured at left are the Lockport Lower Elementary Busy Bees for the week of December 4 to 8.

Pictured at left are the Lockport Lower Elementary Busy Bees for the week of December 11 to 15.

Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary School perfect attendance winners for the month of December.

NOTICE

Election Commissioners School For NEW Applicants

ELECTION PAY: COMMISSIONERS - $200.00 PER ELECTION WORKED

Annette M. Fontana, Clerk of Court and Parish Custodian of voting machines, in and for the parish of Lafourche, will hold a general instruction class for persons wishing to become eligible to serve as election commissioners in Lafourche Parish until December 31, 2020.

In order to be eligible to serve as an Election Commissioner, the applicant must have the following qualifications:

1. You must be a registered voter in the ward in which you are seeking to serve. 2. You must not be a candidate for election to public office. 3. You must not have been convicted of an election offense. 4. You must be able to perform the essential duties of a commissioner as described in the informational pamphlet by the Secretary of State pursuant to R.S. 18:421 (C).

Persons attending the general instruction class will be required to pass a written test as required by R.S. 18:431 (A). Upon successfully passing the test, each person will be issued a certificate of instruction and will be placed on the master list of certified commissioners for Lafourche Parish. Persons receiving a certificate of instruction will remain certified until December 31, 2020, unless otherwise disqualified. Interested persons may attend the following class to be held at the place and time listed below:

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Clerk of Court’s Office, 303 West Third St., Thibodaux, LA - 5:00 p.m.

Please note that these instructions will begin promptly at the time indicated, and you should be present at least 15 minutes before starting time so that an application can be filled out by you. For additional information please call Annette M. Fontana at 985-447-4841 or 1-866-447-4841.

Annette M. Fontana, Clerk of Court and Parish Custodian of Voting Machines, Parish of Lafourche

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

For sale: REDUCED! Lovely cypress Victorian home in Larose. 3 bedroom 1.5 bath completely re-wired and replumbed. Call Diane at 985691-1367 for details. _________________________ Home for sale: Beautiful 3 bedroom home; 156 St. Pierre Drive, Larose; Motivated seller. Please call 817-601-7006 for more information. _________________________

Home For Sale: beautiful 3 bedroom at 156 St. Pierre Drive, Larose; motivated seller; thousands below appraisal at $109,000 negotiable. Please call 985-688-6929 or 985-2587744. _________________________

LAND

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

BUSINESSES

Office/ Retail Units for Lease in Cut Off: 1 unit located at 14410 W. Main- Suite 2, 1,100 sq.ft.; 1 unit located at 115 West 42nd St., 900 sq.ft.; FMI call 225456-7755. _________________________

FOR RENT

Apt. For rent: 1 bedroom, unfurnished. LA 308 near Golden Meadow bridge. Single or couple; no pets; no smoking. $460 month and $460 deposit. Call 985-258-6277. _________________________ Studio Cottage for rent: Single occupancy (1 person). $600/month $300/deposit. All utilities paid. Lawn service provided, private laundry mat on site. 985-665-9618, 985-8593953, or 985-693-3833. _________________________

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

Trailer For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; Covered carport; w/d partly furnished; central a/c and heat; Cut Off area; quiet neighborhood. No smoking inside; no pets. $800/mo and $500/dep. 985-691-8110. _________________________ Multiple homes for rent: All 3 bedroom homes in Larose and Cut Off. Quiet neighborhoods. $850-$950 per month. Call Diane at 691-1367, leave message. _________________________

“WANTED”

Mechanic

Light mechanical skills needed. Will train. 401K Paid Vacations

Accepting applications at Golden Motors See Richard Hwy. 3235, Cut Off

No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

House for rent: 2 br, 1 ba in North Larose with utility room, washer and dryer. $800/mo and $800/dep. Sign a 1 year lease. No pets/no smoking. Taking applications. Call 985-856-0017. _________________________ Small Trailer for Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom; 12x40; fridge, stove, washer/dryer; All utilities paid; Grass cut; North of intracoastal bridge in Larose. $650/mo $400/dep. No pets. Call 665-2548. _________________________ For rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom in Larose. Washer/dryer, covered parking and deck, grass cutting included. No pets, no smoking. $825/mo and $800/dep. Call 258-3773. _________________________ Apartment for rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. $700/month plus $500/deposit. No pets. FMI Call 985-665-7621. _________________________ 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: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; Jacuzzi tub; new carpet and paint; located in Valentine; $550/month, $550/deposit; 6960438. _________________________ Apt for rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Kitchen/living area; washer; dryer; utilities paid; furnished linens and utensils. 985632-5610. _________________________ House for rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; loft; wood floors. Upscale home. Concrete countertops and floors. Central A/C. Large porch. $950/mo and $950/dep. Located in Golden Meadow. 985-232-1948. _________________________ House for rent in Galliano: Completely furnished. Located at 111 West 159th Street. FMI Call 985-475-7763 or 985-6377763. _________________________ Beautiful apartment for rent: 1 bed, 1 bath; completely remodeled; new central heat and cool; hardwood floors; quartz countertops; stainless steel appliances; large back yard shaded with trees; cemented parking; very quiet and secure Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-637-8399. _________________________ For rent: Newly remodeled, one bedroom, one bath apartement on HWY 3235 in Golden Meadow. Offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $500/mo and $500/dep. Six month lease required, then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-6376258. _________________________ For rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area. Offering hardwood floors, appliances, diswasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $550/mo and $550/dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-6376258 _________________________ Large Apt. For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; water paid; located in Larose at 12073 Hwy 1; $750/month and $400/deposit. Call 985-665-2548. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

NordicTrak Treadmill for sale: T 6.5s; 2.6 chp. Asking $400. Call or text 637-1293. _________________________

Salty Oysters For Sale: 1/2 gallon, sacks and half sacks. West 181st Street. 985-6377748. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Large open garage sale starting on Jan. 11th until all gone. Open from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. on all weekdays. Lots of everything. School clothes; crafts; knick knacks; baby clothes from newborn to 2T - $.50; baby stroller; tubs; jackets; lots more. 363 West 54th Street, Cut Off. _________________________ Trash and Treasure Sale: Antiques, collectables, depression glass, furniture, to much to list. 1288 N Alex Plaisance Blvd. (New Highway) Golden Meadow. Open every Saturday. 985-278-2221. _________________________ Indoor yard sale: Thursday, January 25th from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 144 East 37th Street. Rain or shine! Clothes and shoes; all sizes, camouflage hunting items, purses, bags, toys, holiday décor, kitchen items, knick knacks, monster high castle, dolls, furniture, DVD’s, x-box and Wii games, mardi gras beads/throws, etc. _________________________

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. _________________________

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Now hiring: Class A driver needed immediately. Hazmat preferred, but not needed. 6 months oilfield experience required. Dodge 5500 with 40’ gooseneck. Pay is percentage of load based on experience. Call 985-637-8325 for info. _________________________ Coastal Commerce Bank is seeking tellers for our Larose location. The ideal candidate will have some teller experience and possess excellent customer service skills. Please send cover letter and resume to humanresources1999@gmail.com . EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. _________________________ Tiger Offshore of Fourchon is looking for a 7/7 Class A CDL Truck Driver. No phone calls. Apply within. _________________________

Express Oil

Oil Technician

Now Hiring

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

Transport/Flatbed Driver: Fulltime Class A Drivers with TWIC card, Haz Mat and Tankers endorse needed. Applicants must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Steady work. (50+ hrs/wk) with excel. Benefits: Pd Hosp, credit union, monthly gas allowance, quarterly bonus, retirement plan, and many more. Fuel delivery exp beneficial, not required. Breaux Petroleum 237 N. Barrios St., Lockport, LA 70374. 985-5323358 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. _________________________ B&B Construction is now hiring a dependable operator / roustabout. Must have own transportation, pass drug screening and hard worker. FMI Call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Part time direct support worker: Special Education District No. 1, The Center is seeking a part time direct support worker for its facility in Cut Off. Successful candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a GED or high school diploma, possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, pass a criminal background check, and a physical/drug screen. Interested parties can pick up application at 5510 West Avenue D, West 55th Street, Cut Off. Between the hours of 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 29, 2018. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________

is looking for a self-motivated

Position is Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm Come in and fill out an application at the Galliano location. 117632 West Main Street Galliano, LA 70354

Price Reduced!

Call Greg Plaisance for a showing!

985-696-0094 Since 1916

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

Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

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

Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ Stacy Hernandez Notary Public By appointment – after hours available. Affordable, accurate, courteous service. “Everlasting love” wedding service; also available to perform romantic marriage at your favorite location, state or RV park, beach or home. We’ll make your special bond a memorable day. Call for prices. 985-278-0840 or 985258-9000.

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Gleam and Shine: Real Estate cleaning. Affordable, reliable home pampering and organization. We have local references. Free quotes. For every booked referral you get one cleaning on us. Please call 985-258-4084. _________________________ Mata’s Construction Company LLC: Concrete work: House slabs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, a/c pads, parking lots, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140 or 985-258-6473. Licensed and insured. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction: House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________

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. _________________________

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Clinical Nurse Job Description: Pre-Employment, Case Management, Post-Accident and Health Care

Excellent compensation and company benefits available.

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

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MEMORIALS

Must pass drug screening and physical.

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

Office: 985-693-7229

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SLOAN MICHAEL HARMAN

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Sunrise: 01/26/93 Sunset: 13/03/16 May the winds of Heaven blow softly, and whisper in your ear. How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. Happy Birthday Sloan Michael Forever in our hearts, Granny, Pop, Bryant, Gracie and Family _________________________

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

Call Linda or Penny for details:

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OBITUARIES

CLOVIS GRIFFIN, JR

Clovis Henry Griffin, Jr., 84, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Thursday, January 18 at Terrebonne General surrounded by his family. He was born February 19, 1933. Visitation was from 9 until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday with burial followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Badeaux Griffin; daughters, Cathy Savoie and Karen Guidry (John L. Guidry II); grandchildren, Reggie, Mark (Patricia), Jean (Courtney), Celeste (Corey), Casey (Jason) and John (Amy); great grandchildren, Mark (Brittany), Taylor, Jacie, Gracie, Trista, Carter, John, Camden, Tripp, Lola, Harlo and Holden; and his great-great grandchildren, Jayden and Brent. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Henry Griffin, Sr. and Clarise Cheramie Griffin. Daddy, Dad, Paw Paw, Jr. BooBoo, or however you referred to him, added life to any room he entered. His quick wit and personality were sure to bring a smile to your face. He enjoyed quick visits with family, trawling, crabbing on the beach, telling stories about the good old days, hearing stories about his grandchildren, and most of all rubbing his belly. He was a diehard fan of the New Orleans Saints and the New York Yankees. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ____________________

MICHAEL ESCHETE

Michael Allen Eschete, Sr., 70, a native of Delta Farms in Larose and resident of Gheens passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Visitation will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens on Monday, January 22nd from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Holy Savior Cemetery. Michael is survived by his sons, Michael Eschete, Jr. (Mercy), Jody Eschete (Rose) and Dusty Eschete; daughters, Angela E. Plaisance (Mark) and Michelle Eschete; brothers, Earl “Pee Wee” Eschete, Jr., Allen Eschete and Jackie Eschete; sisters, Joylynn Barnes and Jill Picou; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Michael was preceded in death by his wives, 1st Marie Griffin Eschete and 2nd Debra K. Eschete; parents, Earl, Sr and Theresa Danos Eschete; great-grandchild, Emily Trahan; brothers, Terrel “T.J.” Eschete, Sr. and Jody Eschete. Michael loved to spend time with his family, fishing, driving his 1966 Mustang and listening to Cajun French music. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

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OBITUARIES

Arrest reports Deportation fears have legal The following information immigrants avoiding health care is based on reports from the By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press

ROGER HONEYCUTT, SR.

Roger Dale Honeycutt, Sr., 74, a native of Grand Isle and a resident of Cut Off, was born on February 15, 1943 and passed away on January 15, 2018 at TGMC in Houma. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brenda Hebert Honeycutt; son, Roger Dale Honeycutt, Jr.; daughters, Rhonda H. Scioneaux and Stacey H. Morris (Daniel); grandchildren, Whitney M. Billiot (Daniel), Jude Scioneauux (Elizabeth), Wade Scioneaux, Aaron Morris and Peyton Scioneaux; great grandchildren, Brianna Billiot, Beau Billiot and Tobias Scioneaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle Adams Guidry and Roger David Honeycutt; siblings, Douglas Guidry, Barbara “Bobbie Jo” Bradberry, (his twin) Emily Gale Emanual and Myrnel G. Trahan. He loved the saying “If we meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing; but if you meet Jesus Christ and forget Him, you have lost everything.” Mr. Roger wished to have his body donated to science. A memorial gathering will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 27 at the Morris’ home, 113 West 134th Place. All are welcome to join the family for food and fellowship. ___________________ CARRIE GUILBEAU

Carrie Curole Guilbeau, 83, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on January 20, 2018 at 10:10 in Cut Off, La. Visitation will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 1 p.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 2 p.m. with burial following in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon G. McLuckie of Cut Off, La and Karen G. Sartin (Mike) of Zachary, La.; her grandchildren, Andrea M. Guidry (Vincent), Ian McLuckie, Aja McLuckie, Cal Sartin (Randee Kay), Pastor Kevin Sartin (April), Brian Sartin (Molly), and Brandon Sartin; her great grandchildren, Brittan, Zachary, and Dylan Breaux, Mason Plaisance, Ella Picou, Lola McLuckie, Brooklyn McLuckie, Caleb, Matt, Mary Mikelyn Sartin, Anna-Kate, Emilie, Allie, Eden, Abbie, and Eryn Sartin, and Mae Sartin; her sister, Mary Ann Gaspard (Nolan); and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Guilbeau; twin daughters, Carolyn M. and Catherine M. Guilbeau; parents, Pierre and Emelie Martin Curole; brothers, Robert, Victor, Varice, Willis, David, Edmond; and sister, Gladys Curole; great grandson, Brayden “B” Breaux; and son-inlaw, Robert W. McLuckie. Carrie “Granny” was a woman of great faith and love. She never met a stranger and ensured everyone she met felt special and loved. She loved her family and enjoyed caring for them her entire life. She enjoyed attending retreats, prayer groups and sharing her faith with others. She was a proud member of The Bride’s of The Most Blessed Trinity of Theriot. La. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. __________________

MIAMI (AP) — The number of legal immigrants from Latin American nations who access public health services and enroll in federally subsidized insurance plans has dipped substantially since President Donald Trump took office, many of them fearing their information could be used to identify and deport relatives living in the U.S. illegally, according to health advocates across the country. Trump based his campaign on promises to stop illegal immigration and deport any immigrants in the country illegally, but many legal residents and U.S. citizens are losing their health care as a result, advocates say. After Trump became president a year ago, “every single day families canceled” their Medicaid plans and “people really didn’t access any of our programs,” said Daniel Bouton, a director at the Community Council, a Dallas nonprofit that specializes in health care enrollment for low-income families. The trend stabilized a bit as the year went on, but it remains clear that the increasingly polarized immigration debate is having a chilling effect on Hispanic participation in health care programs, particularly during the enrollment season that ended in December. Bouton’s organization has helped a 52-year-old housekeeper from Mexico, a legal resident, sign up for federally subsidized health insurance for two years. But now she’s going without, fearing immigration officials will use her enrollment to track down her husband, who is in the country illegally. She’s also considering not re-enrolling their children, 15 and 18, in the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, even though they were born in the U.S. “We’re afraid of maybe getting sick or getting into an accident, but the fear of my husband being deported is bigger,” the woman, who declined to give their names for fear her husband could be deported, said through a translator in a telephone interview. Hispanic immigrants are not only declining to sign up for health care under programs that began or expanded under Barack Obama’s presidency — they’re also not seeking treatment when they’re sick, Bouton and others say. “One social worker said she had a client who was forgoing chemotherapy because she had a child that was not here legally,” said Oscar Gomez, CEO of Health Outreach Partner, a national training and advocacy organization. Enticing Hispanics to take advantage of subsidized health care has been a struggle that began long before Trump’s presidency. Hispanics are more than three times as likely to go without health insurance as are their white counterparts, according to a 2015 study by Pew Research Center. Whites represented 63 percent, or 3.8 million, of those who signed up for Affordable Care Act plans last year compared to 15 percent, or just under a million, Hispanics, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The reasons vary, but some have always feared deportation, regardless of who is in office. Recent events have not helped. Despite initial signs of a compromise agreement, Trump now isn’t supporting a deal to support young people who identified themselves to the federal government so that they could qualify for protections against deportation despite being brought to the U.S. illegally as children. Last fall, Border Patrol agents followed a 10-yearold immigrant with cerebral palsy to a Texas hospital and took her into custody after the surgery. She had been brought to the U.S. from Mexico when she was a toddler. And in Okeechobee, a small rural city about an hour and a half north of Miami that is home to many immigrant farm workers, green-and-whitestriped immigration vehicles were spotted driving around town and parking in conspicuous places last spring and summer. After a few immigrants were picked up and deported, health advocates said patients canceled their appointments, waiting until immigration officials left to reschedule them. In Washington state and Florida, health workers report that immigrant patients start the enrollment process, but drop out once they are required to turn in proof of income, Social Security and other personal information. The annual report from My Health LA noted that it denied 28 percent more applicants in Fiscal 2017 than it had the year before, mostly due to incomplete applications. In a survey of four Health Outreach Partner locations in California and the Pacific Northwest, social workers said some of their patients asked to be removed from the centers’ records for fear that the information could be used to aid deportation hearings. The dilemma has forced social workers at Health Outreach Partner to broaden their job descriptions, Gomez said. Now, in addition to signing people up for health insurance or helping them access medical treatments, they are fielding questions about immigration issues and drawing up contingency plans for when a family member is deported. “That planning is seen as more helpful and immediate to their patients than their medical needs right now,” he said.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. JANUARY 18, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrick Billiot, 32, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Corey Gabriel, 44, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Cy Gervais, 18, Raceland. Simple battery. Elijah Jackson Jr., 49, Houma. Failure to drive on right side of road; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; fugitive; resisting an officer; possession of xanax; possession of marijuana 3rd offense; possession of cocaine less than 28 grams; monetary instrument abuse; fugitive; driver must be licensed; possession of valium; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of crack cocaine less than 28 grams. Carl Jones, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Jessy Miles, 29, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Clarence Robertson, 34, Gray. Violation of protective order. Thibodaux Police Department Montrell Garrison, 22, Thibodaux. Simple robbery. Kentroy Thompson, 47. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Mikayla Coleman, 19, Houma. Contempt of court. Shawn Oliver, 38, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Louisiana State Police Breion James, 18, Gibson. Hit and run driving with no personal injury; driving on roadway laned for traffic. JANUARY 19, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brandy Celestine, 39, Kenner. Temporary registration plates; possession of hydrocodone; operating vehicle with suspended license. Stephen Guillory, 28, Lake Charles. Contempt of court. Charmaine Hebert, 34, Morgan City. Fugitive. Creshondria Jackson, 27, Bossier City. Theft. Anthony Wolfe Jr., 24, Houma. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; D.W.I 2nd offense. Charlie Naquin, 30, Cut Off. Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Cordarren Washington, 31, Raceland. Enter/remain after being forbidden. Thibodaux Police Department Robert Gravios III, 31, Thibodaux. Possession of suboxone; violation of protective orders. Kendall Mathews, 34, Thibodaux. Battery of a dating partner with strangulation.

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Louisiana State Police Trey Verrett, 27, Gray. Fugitive. Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Tyrone Gitrey, 48, Dickerson, TX. Warrant; fugitive. JANUARY 20, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jovon Mallory, 17, Raceland. Simple assault; contempt of court. Lee Toups, 30, Galliano. Aggravated assault with a firearm; violation of protective orders. Maquise Triplett, 30, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Thibodaux Police Department Timothy Hills, 23, Thibodaux. No DL on person; contempt of court; expired or cancelled license plate; resisting an officer. Louisiana State Police Jerrod James, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Chester Bernal, 24, Lockport. Reckless operation without accident; aggravated assault; disturbing the peace – engaging in a fistic encounter.

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JANUARY 21, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lynnell Allen, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; fugitive. David Bland, 47, Raceland. Aggravated assault. Charlie Naquin, 30, Cut Off. Simple criminal damage to property. Thibodaux Police Department Javis Caldwell, 27, Thibodaux. False imprisonment; domestic abuse involving strangulation with child endangerment. Paul Cole, 53, Thibodaux. Theft Generally; criminal trespass. Dontae Wesley, 20, Baker. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; violation of uniform controlled dangerous substances law; possession of marijuana 2nd offense.

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT

BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board

Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Central Lafourche Ambulance Service District

Qualified voter and resident of the district

Children and Youth Planning Board

Lafourche Parish resident

Children and Youth Planning Board

Representative of a Lafourche Parish nonprofit organization providing services to children and youth

Commission for Women

Lafourche Parish resident

Drainage District No. 6

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

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

Propert owner or representative of a coproration owning land in Ward 5

Fire Protection District No. 7

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 7 district

Fire Protection District No. 9

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Heroes Monument Commission

Housing Authority of Lafourche Parish

Lafourche Parish resident

Library Board of Control

Lafourche Parish resident

Sewerage District No. 1

Resident residing in the boudaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

Sewerage District No. 7

Property taxpayer of Bayou Vista Subdivision

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

Lafourche Parish resident with expertise in the medical field and/or judicial system

Tourist Commission

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11

Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10 Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

The deadline for these positions will be Tuesday, February 6, 2018 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

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:

Only veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 100% by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs shall be eligible for this additional exemption.

The veteran must apply in person and furnish proof of serviceconnected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

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Public notice

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Grand Isle Gas System Public Awareness Notice

Please read the following gas system safety information. It is provided to promote public awareness and damage prevention awareness. The Town of Grand Isle owns and operates a natural gas distribution system. The gas system consists of an underground network of pipelines throughout the Town. The purpose of the gas system is to provide a reliable and safe economical source of energy for heating purposes to the homes and businesses adjacent to the underground gas pipelines. The pipeline system has the capacity to reliably deliver natural gas to the customers. The hazards of natural gas are that it is: odorless, colorless, tasteless, lighter than air and can ignite and/or explode with tremendous force when mixed with the right amount of air. Prevention measures taken include: • Adding odorant to the gas to give it that distinctive smell, similar to rotten eggs, to warn us of its presence • Testing the odorant level each calendar quarter • Performing annual gas leakage surveys • Conducting periodic pipeline patrols The following are signs that may indicate a gas leak: • A hissing or roaring sound (caused by escaping gas) • A patch of dead or discolored vegetation in an otherwise green setting along a pipeline route • Blowing dirt, grass or leaves near a pipeline • Continuous bubbling in wet, flooded areas • A “gas smell,” similar to rotten eggs Safety Procedure: Anyone who may smell this odor in the Town or notice any unusual conditions on or near gas mains, vents, service lines, meter sets, or especially inside of a building should call the Town immediately. If you smell a strong gas odor inside a building, notify everyone in the building to leave. Do not operate any switches or use the phone. Go a safe distance away upwind of the gas smell and call the Town of Grand Isle. With any gas leak protect life first then property, then notify the Town of Grand Isle. Excavator Procedure: Pipeline markers are maintained to inform the public of the gas line location. State and federal laws require excavators to notify LA OneCall two (2) full working days before digging. If any excavation is planned you must notify LA One-Call, which will notify the Town to locate the gas lines. The Town of Grand Isle maintains membership in the LA One-Call program. Emergency Contact Information: To obtain additional information or report a gas related issue call the Town of Grand Isle. The Town of Grand Isle phone number is 985787-3196 (24 hour). The LA OneCall Center phone number is 811. This information and the pipeline signs are provided as public awareness and damage prevention awareness notices. 1-24-18

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 09, 2018 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by May David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Reverend Richoux then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Council Member – Leoda Bladsacker Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the November 28, 2017

town meeting as written. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which was then offered for adoption by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr.: ORDINANCE NO. 965 AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING GAS RATES FOR THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA Whereas, Operating & Maintenance expenses has reached a level that present rate structure does not ensure CITY OF GRAND ISLE, LA adequate revenue to continue maintaining gas system in a safe and reliable manner as in the past; Whereas, present rate structure does not address effect on net revenue of weather patterns and large unbudgeted expense items; Whereas, present rate structure does not adequately provide revenue to offset increasing expenses associated with regulatory compliance; Whereas, CITY OF GRAND ISLE, LA wishes to use best efforts to continue to provide its customers with a safe, reliable gas system while also providing them with services at a competitive price; Now, therefore, The TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, LA hereby adopts the following rate structure beginning January 09, 2018 for its gas system; GLOSSARY SECTION I: Mcf - Thousand Cubic Feet Ccf - Hundred Cubic Feet Weighted Average Cost of Gas - All upstream cost of Gas Supply including gas, agent fees, transportation, imbalances and any other fees associated with gas supply divided by volume of city gate receipts. Consumer Price Index - (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Gas Loss Percentage - Most recent July 1st thru June 30th comparison between gas delivered at city gate station(s) less Gas sold to city customers Revenue Stabilization Factor- (RSF) Methodology Described in Section IV which is a monthly adjustment to gas markup to ensure required revenue is met for maintaining system regardless of weather patterns and other variables. SECTION II: GAS RATES & FEES RESIDENTIAL: Monthly Availability Charge = $15.00 + CPI Usage = (WACOG (Weighted Average Cost of Gas) per Hundred Cubic Foot (Ccf)) X GAS LOSS PERCENTAGE) + $ 1.95 + CPI + RSF Note: all reconnect fees, shut off fees or any other fees not specifically addressed this Resolution per the City of Grand Isle, Louisiana Gas Rates & Fees will stay at the same rate as presently established. COMMERCIAL: Monthly Availability Charge = $17.50 + CPI Usage = (WACOG (Weighted Average Cost of Gas) per Hundred Cubic Foot (Ccf)) X GAS LOSS PERCENTAGE) + $ 1.85 + CPI + RSF Note: all reconnect fees, shut off fees or any other fees not specifically addressed this Resolution per the City of Grand Isle, Louisiana Gas Rates & Fees will stay at the same rate as presently established INDUSTRIAL: Monthly Availability Charge = $50.00 + CPI Usage = (WACOG (Weighted Average Cost of Gas) per Hundred Cubic Foot (Ccf)) X GAS LOSS PERCENTAGE) + $ .30 + CPI + RSF Note: all reconnect fees, shut off fees or any other fees not specifically addressed this Resolution per the City of Grand Isle, Louisiana Gas Rates & Fees will stay at the same rate as presently established CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) SECTION III: Annually the Gas system Availability charge & per unit margin for all non-negotiated rate customers will be adjusted by using the most recent CPI as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). SECTION IV: REVENUE STABILIZATION FACTOR CALCULATION The Mayor and Council shall approve a budget for the gas system annually with an amount of Revenue in Excess of expenses which is sufficient to ensure the gas system is safe and reliable. This Revenue Stabilization Factor will be calculated monthly to ensure that the targeted net revenue is met. The RSF shall be calculated monthly based on the following methodology: Step 1. Each month the budgeted sales volumes will be compared to actual sales volumes and at any point sales do not meet the budgeted sales projections, the shortfall in dollars will be calculated. Step 2. Each month the city will calculate the total dollars for any unbudgeted expenses : Step 3. The city will then divide the projected remaining budgeted sales total into the total of Step 1 revenue shortfall + Step 2 unbudgeted expenses. Step 4. The resulting calculation will be added to the markup over weighted average cost of gas for the remainder of the fiscal year. Example: Revenue Shortfall thru current month - $20,000.00 Unbudgeted expenses thru current month - $2,000.00 Remaining Fiscal Year Budgeted Sales - 250,000 Ccf RSF - $22,000 ÷ 250,000 = $0.088 per Ccf SECTION V: REPEALER: All ordinances, resolutions or parts of ordinances or resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SEVERABILITY: SECTION VI: If any section, provision, or part of this resolution shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the resolution as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof, not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION VII: EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be in effect on January 09, 2018, after its final passage approval, and publication as provided by law. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Leoda Bladsacker This ordinance was declared adopted on this 12th day of December, 2017 and becomes effective on said date. The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny: ORDINANCE NO. 966 An ordinance setting the pay rates for Town Clerk and Town Treasurer. WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article III Sec.2-133 authorizes the Town Council to increase the rate of Town Treasurer and Chapter 2, Article III Sec 2-106 authorizes the Town Council to increase the rate of the Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, the cost of living and the cost of dependent health insurance also has increased and the Town does not want to lose its experienced employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: Section 1: The weekly salary of the Town Treasurer increases by $1.00 per hour and is hereby set at $770.00 per week. Section 2: The weekly salary of the Town Clerk increases by $1.00 per hour and is hereby set at $820.00 per week. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: Ray Santiny ABSENT: Leoda Bladsacker This ordinance was declared adopted this 9th day of January, 2018 and becomes effective on said date.

Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of December 12, 2017 thru January 9, 2018 there were 3 arrest, 20 traffic stops, 4 traffic citations, 15 EMS runs, and 3 fires, a total of 98 calls; traffic/court paid consisted of traffic fines $7,209.00; misd payments $1,532.00, total collected $8,741.00; Misd & Traffic starting July 1st 2017 $310,309.41. Golf Cart Tags sold -13; Golf Cart Revenue $975.00. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to appropriate $3,000.00 for Police Department signs, $2,000.00 for Police Department physical examinations and $2,000.00 for the Town General Department physical examinations. Joseph Chauvin with GIS Engineering was recognized and reported on the town ongoing projects. 1. The Town Hall Repairs – GOSHEP representative will come to Grand Isle to discuss the repairs or refurbishments. Hopefully the work can be started by the next town meeting. 2. Sand Dune Repairs – Tree planting for the dunes should be started by January 17 with volunteers and others. 3. Baseball Field Grant – Still working on acquiring the grant. Town Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and stated he had nothing to report except he was working on acquiring quotes on a new pickup truck and a new beach tractor and hopes to have them for the next meeting. The following propose ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the next regular town meetings of January 23, 2018 and February 27, 2018 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance amending the Town of Grand Isle Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Division 1,Sec. 46-33, Basis For Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard The following resolution was offered by Council Member Mona Santiny and seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. RESOLUTION NO. 2740 A resolution naming and electing a Mayor Pro-Tempore for the Town of Grand Isle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: Brian Barthelemy be and hereby is named and elected Mayor Pro-Tempore for the Town of Grand Isle and is hereby charged with the duties and powers of said office as prescribed by law. Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Leoda Bladsacker This resolution was declared adopted this 9th day of January, 2018. The following resolution was offered by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny: RESOLUTION NO. 2741 A resolution naming and electing a Mayor Pro-Tempore Alternate for the Town of Grand Isle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: Kelly Besson, Jr. be and hereby is named and elected Mayor Pro-Tempore Alternate for the Town of Grand Isle and is hereby charged with the duties and powers of said office as prescribed by law. Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Leoda Bladsacker This resolution was declared adopted this 09th day of January, 2018. The following resolution was jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2742 A resolution authorizing the signatures for the Town of Grand Isle bank accounts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the following will be authorized to sign on all Town of Grand Isle bank accounts. SIGNED BY: COUNTERSIGNED BY: David J. Camardelle, Mayor Patricia Bellanger, Treasurer Brian Barthelemy, Mayor Pro-Tempore Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Kelly Besson, Jr. Mayor Pro-Temp. Alt. Theresa Vegas, Asst. Treasurer Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 9th day of January, 2018. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and agreed by majority with Council Member Brian Barthelemy abstaining to waive the Community Center rental fees for the Grand Isle Alumni Association Dance on January 13, 2018. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., requests/reports: 1. Asked about the sign for the school Cross Country Team that was supposed to be constructed at the foot of the Grand Isle Bridge. Chris Hernandez stated that it would be put up on Thursday. Council Member Mona Santiny requests/reports: 1. Stated that she thought that it was taken too long to have the work on the Peach Lane ditch taken care of. Seven months since the work has been requested. She also asked about the work on the fishing pier. Chris Hernandez stated he needs a contractor to do the repairs. Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Asked about the repairs to the Community Center roof. He stated that this project needs to be re-visited. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to have GIS Engineering move forward with this project. 2. Reported some lights out on the Old Fishing Pier. Some need to be moved away from the land area and some needs to be replaced. 3. Speed bump by the church needs repairs. 4. Grass cutting at the Ninety West Park needs to be added on the grass cutting contract. 5. Suggested that if the west side of Sunset Lane be trenched that it would help with the drainage in that area. Mayors Report: 1. Requested the Council waive the Multiplex rental fees for the Migratory Bird Celebration on April 20-22, 2018 – approved on a joint motion. 2. Announced that the LMA Mid-Winter Conference is taking place on February 20-21, 2018 if any Council Member wishes to attend should get with the Mayor’s secretary to make reservations. 3. Recognized T-Joe Augustin who requested the town waive required permits for the Mardi-Gras Parade and provide port-o-lets as is done each year. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant his request. 4. Is planning to schedule a meeting with Senator Alario and Representative Gisclair to discuss the Leeville Toll Bridge increase as it is burdensome to some local residents. 5. Pointed out that the February 13, 2018 town meeting will be on Mardi-Gras day. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to cancel the meeting of February 13, 2018 in recognition of Mardi-Gras. 6. The Grand Isle Levee District is still working on the air strip for Elmer’s Island. The Governor’s office is very interested in this project - Working on five million dollars from Capitol outlay for funding. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 1-24-18

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“We’ve made a lot of strides,” Dove said. “This didn’t happen overnight. It’s taken years to come to fruition.” Restoration and Planting in the Des Allemands Swamp: Construction for this 2,395-acre project began last fall and is expected to be finished this spring. Along with planting cypress and tupelo seedlings, this project will enhance drainage in the swamp, which is located south of Vacherie. Once complete, the $7.8 million project is expected to benefit local wildlife and fish, as well as assist in storm buffering.

— Staff Writer Holly Duchmann can be reached at 857-2205 or holly.duchmann@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter @holly_evamarie.

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Thomas (T -Tom) Pitre and Amber Rebstock, and Bailee Michelle Thompson, daughter of Keith and Kelly Thompson. The theme of this year’s parade is “Boogie on Down”. The parade will roll on the traditional route through the town of Golden Meadow on Sunday, February 11, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature beautiful single and doubledecker illuminated floats with 200 members that will light up the sky and excite parade-goers. The riders atop these floats will be throwing thousands of beads, trinkets and the Krewe’s signature throws. The Krewe of Nereids is the first all female night parade in Lafourche Parish, which formed in 1984 and rolled in 1985, drawing crowds from around the country to view this spectacular event. The Board of Directors consists of Jenifer Cheramie, Gwen Pitre, Charlene Griffin, Elaine Blanchard, Glenda Sanamo, Lily Jambon, Willie Cheramie, and Sheila Cheramie. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy this spectacular free event.

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