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New Lafourche Parish administrators nominated By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle has made his second round of nominations for the parish administrator and finance director positions. Cantrelle nominated former Lockport Police Chief Ernest Boudreaux Sr. to serve as parish administrator. He nominated Brent Abadie to serve as finance director. The Parish Council must vote on the nominations within 30 days, placing the first vote by July 21. The next council meetings are scheduled for July 10 and July 24. An email from parish officials says the nominations will be placed on the next council agenda. Six votes from the council are needed to ratify the nominations. Both positions have been vacant since February when their former occupants resigned in the same week. “I think they’re pretty good people,” Cantrelle said, adding he’s uncertain about the council’s support. “All they want to do is do things to hurt the people of Lafourche Parish instead of work with me,” Cantrelle said. He nominated two others for those positions in April, both voted down by the Parish Council. His first nomination for finance director, Lionel Lagarde Jr., was See Administrators Page 7-A

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This air-conditioned tent will house many of the events of the 70th Annual Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo, set to begin Thursday and end Saturday.

Golden Meadow-Fourchon gearing up for 70th Annual Tarpon Rodeo

The 70th Annual Golden MeadowFourchon Tarpon Rodeo will kick off this week beginning Thursday, July 5 and run through Saturday, July 7 at Moran’s Marina in Fourchon. The long-running rodeo has a little something for everyone in the entire family. There’s fishing, food booths, a cook-off, live music, an auction and much more, all under an air-conditioned tent. Also, new to this year’s rodeo will be high-tech entertainment trucks for the kids, featured musical performers and a swordfishing category added to the bluewater division. “We’re known as one of the rodeos that basically has a category that would fit almost anyone,” said Eddie Callais, president of the rodeo board. Callais also made sure to include plenty of entertainment that both the fishers and their families can enjoy. This year’s live music will feature performances by Rich O’Toole and the band BACWEN. Vendors will be selling their wares, and those in attendance can participate in a

raffle and an auction. Items included in the events include sports memorabilia, such as a football signed by Saints Hall of Famer Richie Jackson. Also included are tickets to an Astros game, with seats right behind home plate. “Scholarships and the Lafourche Chamber are where 100 percent of the proceeds are distributed from the rodeo,” said Callais. Last year, the rodeo gave $32,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors of South Lafourche High School, and with the record attendance that Callais expects at the rodeo this year, he’s certain that this year’s donations will surpass last year’s record. The first 75 children who enter the rodeo with their ticket will receive a free rod and reel. Also, tickets to the rodeo, which go for $35 per adult and $20 per child, will include admission to the big Shrimp Ball, which will occur Saturday evening.

Longtime Tarpons to exit together Gazette Sports Reports

In the 1980s, Tommy Gisclair and Joey Guidroz got into coaching together — each working with the football and track and field teams. Now, more than 30 years later, the two are stepping away together, too, leaving behind a lifetime of service where they’ve helped literally thousands of kids in the community mold into adults through sports. Gisclair and Guidroz announced that the 2017-18 athletic year would be their last in their coaching roles, the end of a long, successful era for both men in the Tarpons’ athletic department. Gisclair was a longtime football and track assistant coach, who even enjoyed a

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana consumers will pay slightly less for their purchases starting Sunday, when the state sales tax rate dropped as nearly three dozen new laws took effect with the start of the latest budget year. The state sales tax had been slated to decrease from the 5 percent rate temporarily enacted in 2016 to 4 percent, but lawmakers in their latest special session renewed 0.45 percent of the expiring tax to avert steep cuts to college campuses and governmentfinanced programs. With that legislative action, the sales tax rate is shrinking to 4.45 percent instead, a rate enacted for seven years. The decrease will affect nearly every person and business in the state, though it’s questionable how many will notice the modest change. Renewal of part of the sales tax drew heated disagreement over three special sessions this year before lawmakers brokered the final deal a week ago. Conservative Republicans called the deal a tax hike, while Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards called it a tax cut. Few lawmakers seemed entirely happy with the tax renewal in the bill sponsored by Baton Rouge Republican Rep. Paula Davis. Democrats would have preferred using income taxes to close the budget gap, while many Republicans said they were unhappy with the idea of voting for a tax at all. “I see a lot of bottom lips poking out, people not happy, so it must be a compromise,” said Republican Sen. Dan Claitor of Baton Rouge. He called himself “proud of the end result.” See Taxes Page 7-A

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stint as head football coach in the mid2000s. Guidroz worked with the football team for 24 years, but was the head of the school’s track and cross country programs for 32 years. Both men said leaving the Tarpon community will be tough, but added that they’re grateful for amazing rides. Gisclair is retiring from teaching altogether, while Guidroz has one more year to teach before retiring, as well. In that year, he said he will help the track and field and cross country programs in their transition period. “It’s been great. I’m just so blessed,” Gisclair said during a spring football scrimmage, which marked his final time coaching in Galliano. See Tarpons Page 7-A

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Kids bored with summer yet? There are lots of activities planned at Lafourche Parish public libraries this summer! Check out the library’s Facebook page for upcoming events, as well as their Summer Reading special event calendars. Pictured at the Lafourche Parish Library Larose Branch are Allie Rainwater, Avery Loupe, Lylia Rainwater and Abigail Loupe.

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Larose First Baptist Church hosting VBS

It’s Vacation Bible School time at First Baptist Church of Larose on July 9 to 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. VBS is free and open to all children who will be entering Kindergarten to those that have complete 6th grade. Children will enjoy Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and food. For more information please call 985-8563305. __________________

Golden Meadow Lions Club providing hearing aids

The Golden Meadow Lions Club is instituting a new program to provide hearing aids for needy with limited financial resources. Applicants will be evaluated exclusively on financial need. Applications and information may be obtained by contacting Lion Pat France at 985258-1544; Lion Ray Bernard at 985-6322312; or Lion Henry Lafont, Jr at 985-693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member. __________________

A workshop given by Mildred Gisclair will be held on Saturday, August 11th at the Arts and Craft Room in the Larose Civic Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is free for members and friends. Guest is $25 fee to cover your membership. Supplies can be purchased for $8. Please bring your bag lunch. For more information and details, please call Joycelyn Renois at 985-632-5650. __________________

SL Bantam hosting Ralph Pere Football Camp

South Lafourche Bantam is teaming up with the family of Ralph Pere for a football camp. The camp will be hosted by Reed Pere, the Pere family, SLHS football staff, SLHS football players and SL Bantam, at the Larose Bantam Field (behind Larose Library) on Saturday, July 28th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Youth from ages 6-13 can participate. Registration is $20 and includes camp, t-shirt, and plate lunch. Plate lunches will also be sold to the public for $8 per plate. Face painting and games will be available free to the younger children. Concession will also be sold! DJ/Band will be playing for the parents to enjoy. To sign up, please e m a i l hlandry@ymail.com.

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Analysis: Louisiana tax deal was about politics, not policy By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Maybe it was Louisiana lawmakers’ exhaustion after four legislative sessions this year. Maybe everyone was so ready to go home they caved and voted for what would get them there. Maybe the urgency of cuts only days away suddenly felt very real. Whatever the reason, good tax policy had little to do with the final tax and budget deal that Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and a bipartisan mix of lawmakers in the GOP-led Legislature crafted to wrap up their third special session and avoid steep spending reductions. Many lawmakers seemed almost giddy — dancing, clapping and taking selfies — after the agreement was struck and they could end the tense, frustrating months of arguing about state spending. At the end, House lawmakers only were bickering over fractions of a cent, but the divided chamber still almost couldn’t reach a deal. The unexpected path to a final compromise — to renew 0.45 percent of an expiring 1 percent state sales tax and raise $463 million to stave off cuts — came from an unlikely person, Baton Rouge Republican Rep. Paula Davis. Davis, a real estate agent, is a freshman lawmaker who has largely avoided public controversy since taking office, not carrying the types of controversial bills that would suggest she’d put herself in the middle of a maelstrom over taxes. She didn’t vote for either sales tax proposal in the second special session that cratered without a deal. But Davis is wellliked among members, not abrasive. And, as she told Baton Rouge Republican Sen. Dan Claitor on his local radio show: “I have pretty thick skin.” That might have been exactly what was needed. Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras warned sales tax bill sponsors to be prepared.

Barras said he told them “this one could get more emotional, more intense, ‘cause this is our final chance, so to speak. And I just need to make sure you’re levelheaded, remain strong, can handle it until the end because it’s going to get probably messy before we get there.” The House speaker, who helped block previous agreements on taxes, also gave lawmakers trying to rally tax votes an assurance. He said he told them if one of their tax measures had enough support to pass, “I will not stop that process.” When the deal on the 0.45 tax rate came up for approval, Barras supported it, lighting up his green button early enough to show other reticent Republicans his decision. “At the moment we most needed you, you stood up and made things happen,” said Rep. Sam Jones, a Franklin Democrat and close ally of Edwards. Though House GOP leader Lance Harris didn’t support the final tax, he didn’t work to block it, a critical decision that helped pass the deal. And business groups quietly backed the bill, important because their opposition could have tanked a tax with Republicans. The Senate saw little public dispute since Republican Senate President John Alario is the consummate dealmaker behind the scenes. Democratic Senate leaders, such as Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Chairman J.P. Morrell, who didn’t favor sales taxes as the path to a budget fix, reached agreements on funding priorities that

helped remove their opposition. Of course, the urgency of budget cuts only days away that threatened to eliminate food stamps and force college students to scramble to fill gaps in TOPS tuition aid amped up the scrambling for agreement. The final deal avoided all the worst-case-scenario reductions. Perhaps one of the largest driving factors to reaching a compromise was the desire to leave the Louisiana Capitol without worry another special session was right around the corner. Legislative absences have ticked upward all year,

with some lawmakers missing a third or more votes during some sessions. The House and Senate have spent 46 weeks — nearly an entire year — in session since 2016, as Edwards repeatedly called them back to work on closing budget gaps. Sen. Jack Donahue, the Mandeville Republican who handled Davis’ sales tax bill in the Senate, told senators: “I know you all are as sick of this as I am. It seems like we’ve been here forever. I’d like to go home.” ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Lockport man found with narcotics and thousands in cash

Narcotics agents were traveling in the area of Comeaux Drive in Lockport at around 5:20 p.m. Saturday, June 30, when they observed Brian Curole, 23, of Lockport, driving on the street. Knowing Curole to have an active warrant for his arrest, agents turned around to make contact with him. Curole parked his vehicle in a driveway and ran inside a residence. Before going inside, agents observed Curole discard something in the backyard of the residence. Agents established a perimeter outside the residence, and after a few minutes, Curole surrendered without further incident. As Curole was taken into custody, agents noticed he had a large amount of cash in his possession. Agents also searched the backyard and discovered over 16

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grams of marijuana and more than 80 doses of Xanax (alprazolam). Curole admitted to agents the narcotics belonged to him. Agents seized the drugs as well as nearly $3,500 in cash. Curole was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux on the Contempt of Court warrant. He was also charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Xanax and Marijuana, Obstruction of Justice, and Resisting an Officer. His bond is set at $67,500.

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Centennial of the Diocese of Lafayette to feature 121 boat procession

Come and celebrate the Centennial of the Diocese of Lafayette at the Fȇte-Dieu du Vermilion, Eucharistic Boat Procession up the Vermilion River, to take place on the Feast of the Assumption, Wednesday, August 15. All are invited to a Mass in French at 8 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Abbeville to begin the day. Bishop Glen Provost of the Lake Charles Diocese will preside and give the homily. At the end of Mass there will be a procession from Church with the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of Mary across the drawbridge to the old River Side Restaurant. At 10:00 a.m., 121 boats will embark in procession (one for each of the 121 parishes of the Diocese) and make their way up Bayou Vermilion to Lafayette. The boat procession will stop in Milton at Wawee’s at 11:35 a.m. for recitation of the rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The flotilla will recommence at 12:35 p.m. and continue upstream, arriving at Rufino’s in

River Ranch at 1:40 p.m. for Rosary and Benediction. The boat procession will embark once again at 2:40 p.m. and arrive at Beaver Park at about 3:20 p.m. At 3:45 p.m. a foot procession with the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will leave the landing and process up University Avenue in Lafayette all the way to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Solemn Vespers will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. and Holy Mass will follow at 5:30 p.m. with Bishop Douglas Deshotel to conclude the historic day. Confessions will be heard in mobile units at each of the stops along the way. Don’t miss this “once in a hundred years event!” Schedule your vacation day now and register your boat today! Contact your parish office if you would like to have your boat to represent your parish. Boat registration forms are available at www.fetedieuduteche.org. For more information email fetedieuduteche@gmail.com or call (337) 394-6550.

Dyslexia Center to host summer camp on Nicholls campus

Nicholls State University will host a summer camp for students with dyslexia and related learning disorders that aims to prepare students for the upcoming school year with fun activities. The Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders is presenting its Creative Scholars Camp from July 17 to July 21 with a couple of options for students starting the upcoming year in fourth through ninth grades, not to exceed age 16. The first option is a day camp and the second an overnight camp. Incoming fourth graders are only eligible for the day

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camp. The Creative Scholars Camp aims to provide interesting and effective techniques to improve study skills, reading comprehension, writing and math skills for students with dyslexic characteristics. The program also provides opportunities for sofun cialization and activities in the afternoon including a chance to cook at the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, a visit from the Colonels Football and Basketball programs and astronomy games with Nicholls professors Drs. Chad and Kaisa Young. “We push the socialization aspect such as team building and working with other students who have dyslexia,” said Karen Chauvin, dyslexia center director. “Our camp counselors are all college students in our dyslexia center, so they serve as role models for the kids. Some of the counselors were campers and came to Nicholls because of our camp.” The day camp fee is $425 and the hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 17-20 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The overnight camp fee is $595 and check-in is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. July 17 and check out is 1 p.m. July 21. Both camps have a non-refundable $40 application fee. Forms are available at nicholls.edu/dyslexia.

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By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

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Einstein speaks at conference

Einstein had to speak at an important Science Conference. On the way there, he tells his driver that looks a bit like him: “I’m sick of all these conferences. I always say the same things over and over!” The driver agrees: “You’re right. As your driver, I attended all of them, and even though I don’t know anything about science, I could give the conference in your place.” “That’s a great idea!” says Einstein. “Let’s switch places then!” So they switch clothes and as soon as they arrive, the driver dressed as Einstein goes on stage and starts giving the usual speech, while the real Einstein, dressed as the car driver, attends it. But in the crowd,

there is one scientist who wants to impress everyone and thinks of a very difficult question to ask Einstein, hoping he won’t be able to respond. So this guy stands up and interrupts the conference by posing his very difficult question. The whole room goes silent, holding their breath, waiting for the response. The driver looks at him, dead in the eye, and says: “Sir, your question is so easy to answer that I’m going to let my driver reply to it for me.”

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A national credit rating agency said Monday that Louisiana has moved to more solid financial footing after passage of a seven-year sales tax renewal aimed at ending repeated cycles of budget gaps. Moody’s Investors Service didn’t upgrade Louisiana’s credit rating, a decision that would make it cheaper to finance roadwork and construction projects. But the rating agency boosted its outlook for Louisiana from “negative” to “stable,” an indication the state won’t be downgraded as some officials previously feared. Moody’s cited the “recent stabilization of the state’s economic base” after a decade of short-term, patchwork budget fixes. In the last special session, Gov. John Bel Edwards and lawmakers renewed 0.45 percent of an expiring 1 percent state sales tax to avert deep cuts, until mid-2025. The enactment of a seven-year tax was a surprising stretch of time for a state that regularly used temporary fixes to balance its budget, particularly under the eight-year tenure of former Gov. Bobby Jindal. Wall Street credit rating agencies have repeatedly raised concerns about Louisiana’s use of piecemeal, impermanent solutions for long-term budget imbalances. The three major rating agencies — S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings — all downgraded Louisiana’s credit rating in 2016 and 2017, making it more

expensive to borrow money. Though Moody’s adjustment Monday was small, Edwards touted the action, saying it validates his calls for budget stability. “Thanks to the bipartisan compromise achieved during the last special session, Louisiana is no longer on the negative watch list,” the Democratic governor said in a statement. “By working together, for the first time in a long time, Louisiana’s budget will have the kind of stability and predictability we need to bring new business opportunities to our state and grow our economy.” Moody’s said Louisiana’s credit rating remains below the median rating of states. The agency pointed to volatility in the oil and gas industry, the lessening of Louisiana’s reserves after years of draining savings accounts to balance the budget and the “difficulty the state has had crafting solutions to large structural budget gaps.” Edwards said he hopes the state will “merit a bond upgrade as our overall fiscal situation and economy continue to improve.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is upgrading its website to track government spending, giving it a new name and user-friendly, graphicsfocused look that lawmakers hope will draw more people to review how the state uses taxpayer dollars. The improved transparency site, known as Louisiana Checkbook, went online Monday at www.checkbook.la.gov. The one-stop website, developed by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration, will allow searching by spending type, agency and financial year, with interactive charts and graphs, downloadable data and ability to compare across multiple categories. Over time, people will be able to view state employee salaries, contract data, information about boards and commissions, incentive spending on economic development projects and financial reports. “Louisiana Checkbook represents our continued commitment to public accountability in state government,” Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, Edwards’ chief budget adviser, said in a statement. Eventually, details on how nearly every state budget dollar is spent will be included on the site, but only a portion of state agencies initially are included in the data. More will be added, most departments within three years, according to an Edwards administration timeline. Spending by the health department, the state’s largest expense area, isn’t expected to be on the website until 2021. Lawmakers on the Joint House and Senate budget committee got an advance view and offered praise. Slidell Republican Sen. Sharon Hewitt called it “a great first step.” “The ease of use is something that really

needs to be commended,” said Sen. Norby Chabert, a Houma Republican. Louisiana Checkbook was the subject of a fierce lobbying effort that put the Edwards administration at odds with House Republicans, conservative organizations and business groups. After debate across three legislative sessions, an agreement was reached on legislation describing how the financial transparency website should look and what it should contain. Edwards signed that bill by Port Allen Republican Sen. Rick Ward into law earlier this month. The idea is modeled after an Ohio website. GOP lawmakers and other supporters of the concept have pushed the improved transparency as a way to help control state spending, by increasing accountability through heightened scrutiny. They believe if more detail about the budget is available to the public, agencies will be more concerned about the appearance of waste and misused funding. To make the site as broad as supporters wanted, however, Dardenne has said Louisiana needs state agencies on the same accounting and financial management computer system, an ongoing project that started under former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration and has cost the state about $100 million so far. Dardenne has said that work will cost another $26 million to finish. Lawmakers allocated about $12 million of that so far across this year’s legislative sessions. The Louisiana Checkbook website builds off a Jindal-era government spending website called LaTrac that offered some sorts of searchable information, but in a clunky, older format. ___ Online: Senate Bill 13 of the second special session: www.legis.la.gov Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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The Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo recently presented a $1500 check to Grand Isle High School toward their Science Lab Project. Pictured are (back row) David Kedzierski, Cory McHughes, Arlen Authement, and Melanie Bradberry; (front row is Mary Jackson, Joyce Sevin, President, Peggy Authement, Geana McHughes, and Bob Sevin (far background on mike). Not pictured are Perry and Emma Chighizola, Rocky and Brenda Landry, Henry and Barbara Wellman.

T-Mike Theriot, of Larose, attended the Special Olympics State Games in Hammond on May 18, 19 and 20. T-Mike won first in the 400 meter run, second in the 200 meter run, second in the mini javelin throw, and first in the 4x100 relays. Congratulations T-Mike!

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HOMES

House For Sale: Excellent Cut Off location; brick older home with 2 or 3 bedrooms; 2 bath; dining room; game room; courtyard patio; 2 car garage; yard; new fridge, stove and dishwasher; 117 West 108 St.; $158,000; $5,000 down, owner financing. 985-264-6200. _________________________

CAMP

Camp for sale: Great get away in McComb, MS. 12x40 one bedroom; one bath; park model trailer, furnished on a 20x40 ft. cement slab. Has central heat and cool, hook ups for washer and dryer, septic tank, and electric pole. On a 100x100 ft lot. Located in the Bogue Chitto Yacht Club (a gated community), with access to the Bogue Chitto River. Contact JoJo Kent at 601-810-6371. _________________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________

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. _________________________

FOR RENT

1 bed apt: for rent: HWY 308 near GM Bridge. Unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. $460/rent and $460/dep. 985-258-6277. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; Larose on Hwy 1; good neighborhood; $850/month, $850/deposit; Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________________ 2 bedroom house for rent: in Galliano. $600/mo and $400/dep. Call 985-475-6386. _________________________ 2 bed trailer for rent: down W. 64th St. $500/mo 632-3045. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath cottage. Fridge, stove; all utilities paid; grass cut; non smoker, and no pets.13016 East Main St., Cut Off. $750/month, $750/deposit. Call 985-6652548. _________________________

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Large 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment in Cut Off. $800/month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. Washer and dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Bill at 985-325-5626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures. Furnished units availble with long term lease. ________________________

For Rent: One bedroom apartment kitchenette and bath. Starting at $400/month plus utilities in Mathews. Call 985-5379259. _________________________ For rent: 3 bedroom trailer, full furnished except beds. Recently remodeled in Golden Meadow area. $800/mo plus damage deposit. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, central a/c in Golden Meadow. No pets. $1000/month $1000/deposit. Call 985-2321948. _________________________ House For Rent: 2 Bedroom, 1 bath house in Lockport. Available July 1. $750/month, $750/deposit. Call 985-2320940. _________________________ For Rent: 1 Bedroom, 1 bath cottage. Kitchen furniture, washer/dryer hookup. Utilities paid (excluding cable). Lawn care provided. Totally renovated, super clean, No smoking, No pets. $750/month, $600/deposit. Located at 127 East 37th St. Call (985) 258-0465. _________________________ 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: Recently remodeled, 2 bedroom, unfurnished; 1 bath, large living room, washer/dryer hookups. Water paid, no yard, no pets, no smoking. West 59th St. $600/month, $600/deposit. Call 985-696-0229. _________________________ Apt. For Rent: Beautiful apartment in Cut Off. 2 Bedroom, 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 985637-8399. _________________________ Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath spacious home; freshly painted; large yard; no pets; no smoking; background checks; $875/month, $875/deposit; 4757272 or 637-7273. _________________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath in Lockport near Hwy 308; fenced in yard; small pets are ok; $550/month; Call 985-855-2091. ________________________

Camp For Rent in Grand Isle. Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656500. _________________________ Trailer Space for Rent: sewage, electricity and water connections. 985-258-7860. _________________________

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MERCHANDISE

For Sale: 4 EA. Boat, trailer rims with tires. Rims are Ranger brand 14” aluminum 5x4.5” bolt pattern. Tires pro-meter brand ST215/75R14. $250 sold as set only! Call 985-691-9466. _________________________ For Sale: Family tomb at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetary in Cut Off. Asking $4,000 OBO. Call 985-6657108. _________________________ Dirt Cheap, Cheap Dirt. Buy 25 loads, 14 yards, get 2 loads free. 985-258-7860. _________________________

CAMPERS

Camper For Sale: 2009 Jayco Eagle RLTS 351 Fifth wheel; Warehouse kept, king bed, extras, NADA $23,000. Call 985213-9007. _________________________

BOATS

Aluminum boat and trailer for sale: 6 ft wide and 17ft long. $2500 Call 632-3045. Can be seen down west 64th street. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________ We pay cash for gold, silver, and diamonds Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 Hwy1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985227-2470. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: 128 East 56th Street. Thursday, July 5th – 7th. Starts at 8am on Thursday and ends on Saturday at 11 a.m. Kids clothes, toys, furniture, appliance, and household items. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, July 5 from 8am to 6pm at 314 East 74th Street, Cut Off. Table with 4 chairs, $125; refrigerator, $100; set of 4, 18 inch 2756518 slightly used tires, $200; 18,000 BTU AC, $250; new items, double sheets, baby stuff, lotions, soaps, beauty, cleaning, kitchen faucet, toys, etc. used items: small appliances, Beatles 45 rpms, massager, purses, shoes, coffee tables, lamps, 100+ DVDS, sheets (Q&D), curtains, fans, coastal décor, pans, kitchen, guitar, school, toys, electric drill, Bayco work light, size 40 Dickies coveralls, iron and ironing board, steamer, 12A toner cartridges, books, etc. _________________________ Garage Sale: 250 West 25th Street, Larose; Thursday, July 5 and Friday, July 6 from 8am to 2pm; lots of baby items, adult clothing, home accessories. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, July 5 from 8am to dark; clothes; what nots; dishes; flat screen tv; HP printer and scanner; Mardi Gras beads; yarn; material; patterns; appliances; craft supplies and books; 241 East 25th Place. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, July 5 and Saturday, July 7 at 132 JoanAnn Drive (Earl’s Place) near Best Western on Hwy 3235. Weather permitting. _________________________

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. _________________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 wheeler driver. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off. _________________________ B&B is looking to hire a sales clerk. Apply within. No phone calls. 13222 West Main St., corner of West 17th in Larose. _________________________

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Special Education District#1: “The Center” is looking to hire Direct Support Workers to work in the Lockport and Gheens area. Successful candidates must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and high school diploma. Applications can be filled out between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at 5510 West Avenue D, West 55th St. in Cut Off. Deadline to apply is July 10th. For more information call 985-632-5671. _________________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, INC has 2 job opening for temporary homemakers in the Galliano/Golden Meadow area. Starting pay is $10.31 per hour. Twenty hours per week. Mileage is reimbursed at $.53 per mile. Must have reliable transportation with working odometer reading. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass nationwide background check. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 6th at noon. Apply at Lafourche Council on Aging Office in Mathews. 985-532-0458. E.O.E. _________________________ FT nursing assistant in emergency department. Certified NA preferred. Provide care in your own community! If interested, apply at: www.losgh.org. EOE. _________________________ Anyone looking to make a little spending money? Must have pickup truck to deliver seafood. 985-258-7860. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________

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Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ C & C Laundromat, Inc. Open 24/7. Wash, dry and fold laundry service. Monday through Saturday. 18650 Hwy 3235, Galliano. _________________________ 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 985397-6254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com

Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-6770474 or 985-677-2526. ________________________ Swimming lessons: Certified teacher in CPR and lifesaving. Years of experience dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained. Heated pool. Sumer sessionlessons taught morning or afternoon during June and July. Classes for adult women are also offered. FMI – Call Mona at 985-696-0229. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________ Cess Pool or Septic Tank not working? Call LaBove Plumbing for a free estimate on a new sewer treatment plant. LaBove Plumbing, LLC. 985-991-1881. LMP 7038, 16844 W. Main St. Cut Off, 70345.

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NOTICES

am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address 4233 Hwy 90 East, Des Allemands, LA 70030 under the business name of Stamp Dat Soul and Seafood Lounge. /s/ Erica Johnson and Rashad Emery. _________________________

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. _________________________I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of High and Low alcohol content at retail in the parish of Lafourche at the following address 4322 HWY 90, Des Allemands, LA 70030 under the business name of Birdies Travel Center LLC. /s/ Mohamed Ennabut. _________________________

PRAYERS

HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen _____________________________________

MEMORIALS In Loving Memory of

GERALD “BUZZ” BREAUX

HAPPY HEAVENLY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY! My Very Special Husband and Angel !

When God was making husbands, He made a special soul mate especially for me. He made a perfect gentleman, compassionate and kind, With more love and affection Then you could ever wish to find. He gave my darling husband a heart of gold. He gave me wonderful memories, Only my heart can hold. He was someone I could talk to That no one could replace. He was someone that I could laugh with Until tears ran down my face. I hold you close within my heart, And there you will remain, To walk with me throughout my life, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN! I’ll cherish our memories forever! I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Your loving wife, Barbara and Family ____________________

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Alfred “Sunny” James Burkett Jr., 86, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano passed away peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Family and friends gathered together to remember him and celebrate his life on Tuesday, July 3 from 9 a.m. until service time at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. and he was laid to rest in the church cemetery. Sunny was survived by his wife of 64 years, Audrey Lefort Burkett; his daughters, Laurie Lee (fiancé, Vernell Thomas) and Adrienne Boudoin (Barry); grandchildren, Jonathan Thibodaux, Cieara Burkett (companion, Casey Flores), Rachel Boudoin and Jacob Lee; great grandchildren, Ryan Bruce, Rylan McCall and Nicholas Flores; and siblings, William “Billy” Burkett and Marie Burkett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Sr. and Lenora Felarise Burkett. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a 50-year member of American Legion post 315. He was also a fisherman and a boat captain. He enjoyed having his grand and great grandchildren around him. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is entrusted with arrangements. _________________________

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HELEN FALGOUT

Helen N. Falgout, age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Visitation was held at Holy Savior Catholic Church on Monday, July 2 from 9 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the church starting at 11 a.m. with burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Helen is survived by her daughter, Naomi F. Barrios; and granddaughter, Kayla Barrios. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan L. Falgout; parents, Billy and Marie Naquin; son, Craig P. Falgout; son-in-law, Ray Barrios; and siblings, Junius Naquin, Essie Naquin, Hazel Naquin, Allen Naquin and Elsie Naquin. Helen was the manager of the Frostop Drive Inn in Raceland for 17 years. In lieu of flowers, Masses or donations to Holy Savior Catholic Church preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

DAVID P. BOURG

David P. Bourg, 65, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on June 29, 2018. A visitation took place at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on July 1, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose on July 2 from 8:00 a.m. until service time. A Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in the Church Cemetery. Mr. David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Irma M. Bourg; daughters, Kate Griffin, husband Donnie, and Lisa Guidry; grandchildren, Magan Thibodeaux, Laurie Guidry, Lindie Guidry-Neal, Michael Guidry III, and Kaley Griffin; great grandchildren Damen, Genevieve, Leelyn, and Ardyn; sister, Irene Bourg and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bourg was preceded in death by his parents, Armand and Philomen Bourg, and brothers, Steven Bourg Sr., Ambroise Bourg, Clifford Bourg Sr., and Walter Bourg Sr. He was a loving family man that will be greatly missed. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements.

Each year, chefs from all around Louisiana compete in the rodeo’s annual King of the Catch Cook Off. Tickets for the cook off are $15 each, and the tasting will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6. Teams will cook up dishes featuring some of the delicious Louisiana seafood items as a main ingredient, such as crawfish, shrimp, crabs, fish, oysters, frog legs, alligator or turtle. For more information, to purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, visit the rodeo’s official website www.gmfourchontarponrodeo.com.

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“There are a lot of people to thank and the kids have just been incredible. It’s been an amazing ride,” said Gisclair. “We started working together, so we decided we would go out together,” Guidroz said of working with Gisclair. “Being a part of this school and community are a unique experience. We have always had support, volunteers — anything we needed to help us progress, we had it. The fans have been great, and it’s just unique here. Once you cross that Intracoastal Bridge, things change. We take it for granted, but when you see other schools, you realize just how special things are here.” Both men helped the South Lafourche athletic department thrive. In football, the men were part of the coaching staffs of several postseason teams — including in 2005 when Guidroz worked for Gisclair when he head coached the team to the playoffs. In track and field, the men helped turn the Tarpons into a state powerhouse. In Guidroz’s time as head coach, South Lafourche had a run of 16-straight, then 5straight cross country district championships. In track and field, the Tarpons won 14 district titles in the span from 1997-2014.

Guidroz said the Tarpons were successful because of big numbers and tremendous support. He said he wanted to thank T -Paul Pierce, Charlie Comeaux and others for volunteering their time over the years and also to Gisclair, who he said was the best field coach in the state. In Guidroz’s time, the Tarpons sent dozens of performers to the next level — another source of pride for both men. “Our goal was to put South Lafourche on the map,” Guidroz said. “And I think we did. I think we accomplished that. Whatever meet we went to, people knew who South Lafourche was.” So now, retirement will bring spare time — something neither man has had in a while. Gisclair said his heart will always be with the Tarpons and he will follow the team, while also spending time with friends and family. His son is an assistant coach at Nicholls State University and he’s also close friends with LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron. Guidroz said he will help train kids who want a little extra help in track, but will also spend time outdoors at a couple of camps he has around the area. Both men agreed that even while stepping away, they will always be Tarpons. “We will still be rooting them on and wishing them well,” Gisclair said. “They’ll always be in my heart forever.”

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House Democratic leader Robert Johnson of Marksville called the sales tax “an imperfect, but necessary instrument” to avoid damaging cuts to the TOPS college tuition program, food stamp aid and other gov-

ernment services. Shreveport Republican Rep. Alan Seabaugh disagreed, saying Louisiana could pay for its priorities without passing new taxes, though he didn’t offer ideas for how he’d reshuffle money to make it work. He said in a radio interview: “We had enough money to fund everything.” Senators overwhelmingly voted 33-6 for the partial tax renewal, and the House backed it in a bipartisan 74-24 vote, supported by Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras but opposed by House GOP leader Lance Harris of Alexandria. Several sales tax breaks for people and companies, particularly a sales tax break charged on business utilities, also are being scaled back as part of the budget compromise. The small, downward adjustment in tax rate isn’t enough to dislodge Louisiana from its position on an undesirable list. Louisiana continues to have the highest average state and local sales tax rate in the nation, with an average sales tax of 9.47 percent, according to the latest data available from the nonpartisan, conservative Tax Foundation. State sales tax still won’t be charged on food for home consumption, residential utilities and prescription drugs. Few other law changes that took effect Sunday have drawn widespread attention. Many of the measures passed by lawmakers earlier this year involve adjustments to government retirement system statutes. One new law ensures that pornographic films aren’t eligible for Louisiana’s film tax credit program. Supporters of the measure said the state Department of Economic Devel-

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opment already didn’t issue the tax credits to projects involving pornography. The legislation by Rep. Mark Abraham, a Lake Charles Republican, codifies that into law. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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serving as interim director until his nomination was rejected by a 4-2 vote during a special meeting. “Last time I nominated a guy who was, to me, had a real good financial background. He was super qualified and could have done the job, yet the council turned him down,” Cantrelle said. Former Councilman Rodney Doucet was Cantrelle’s first nominee for parish administrator. He was rejected by a 7-2 vote. Boudreaux served as the Lockport Police Chief from 1986-1997. He ran for the office again in 2017, losing to David Harrelson Jr. He has also run unsuccessfully for sheriff, councilman and justice of the peace in Lafourche Parish and city marshal in Terrebonne Parish. Asked about the likelihood of Boudreax’s confirmation, Cantrelle said, “I hope so, he has a lot of experience working in government.” Project manager Tommy Lasseigne has

been serving as interim parish administrator since Leif Haas resigned. Cantrelle nominated Abadie for director of homeland security last year before hiring him on as risk manager when the council voted down the nomination. The council recently supported Abadie’s appointment to an economic development committee organized by Council Chairwoman Luci Sposito, but voted down his appointment to a charter review committee twice. Currently, there is no interim finance manager. The former Finance Director Carrel Hymel has since been hired back in a civil service position. No one else applied for that position, Cantrelle said. Abadie has a legal background and experience in law enforcement with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Gretna Police Department. “Mr. Abadie, he’s real good at just about everything,” Cantrelle said.

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Steve J. Cheramie, 52, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Steve is survived by his aunts, Viana Danos and Deeanna Cheramie; uncle, Harris Rousse, Sr. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Ozema and Aline Cheramie; aunts, Victoria Theriot, Alcida Brunet, Alcidee Verdin, Evada Cheramie, Bessie Savoie and Pauline Eymard; uncles, Pennington, Marcel, Lindbergh, Bernice and Berwick, Sr. Cheramie. Falgout Funeral home entrusted with arrangements.

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Council Member – Ray Santiny, Brian Barthelemy Motion by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the June 12, 2015 town meeting as written. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the Special Called Budget Town Meeting of June 12, 2018 as written. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the Special Called Budget Town Meeting of June 11, 2018 as written. A hearing was held on the following propose ordinance which was then offered for adoption by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker: ORDINANCE NO. 573 An ordinance amending current traffic enforcement ordinances and adding electronic enforcement, speed limit enforcement, traffic signal enforcement, and traffic signage enforcement sections and provide for civil penalties for traffic violations enforced by automated/photographic evidence. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Brian Barthelemy This ordinance was declared adopted on this 26th day of June, 2018 A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which was then offered for adoption by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny: ORDINANCE NO. 574 An ordinance adopting the Town of Grand Isle operating budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: The following line item totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019, as more fully set forth in the attached document. FUND REVENUES EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND $3,708,050 $3,752,250 713,800 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 716,640 UTILITY FUNDS 1,009,685 983,067 Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Brian Barthelemy This ordinance was declared adopted this 26th day of June, 2018 and becomes effective on said date. Hearings were held on the following proposed ordinances which will again be heard at the next regular meeting of July 10, 2018 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO._____ An ordinance requested by property owner, Josh Jambon, Jambon Rentals, L.L.C., to approve the reconfiguration of two lots located at the corner of Santiny Lane and Medical Lane from its current configuration into Tract “A” and Tract “B”, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO JAMBON RENTALS, L.L.C., LOCATED IN SECTION 28, T22S-R24E, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated Revised 17 MAY 2018. ORDIANCE NO. _____ An ordinance requested by property owner, Jeffery Boudreaux, to approve the redivision of Lot No. 8 Chighizola Family Division into lots 1, 2 & 3 of LOT NO. 8 CHIGHIZOLA FAMILY DIVISION, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Joshua K. Soileau Land Surveyor, entitled, “PLAT SHOWING SUBDIVION OF LOT NO. 8 CHIGHIZOLA FAMILY DIVISION INTO LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 LCOATION IN SECTION 28, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA. Dated May 09, 2018”. Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of June 12-25, 2018 there were 3 arrests, 27 traffic stops, 7 traffic citations issued for total calls of 105; traffic fines totaled $4,649.50, Misd & Traffic starting July 1, 2017 totaled $391,317.51. Golf Cart Tag Income is $6,912.00. He then acknowledged GIVFD for recovering a body that was in the Gulf of Mexico. Also another incident over the weekend saving 3 people. Reported that Officer Rockenschuh needed some repairs to his vehicle. He then stated that the State cut funding for the Wildlife & Fisheries and that more resources were needed to patrol the beach. Joseph Chauvin with GIS Engineering reported on the Town Projects: 1. FEMA contract for the town hall repairs has been executed and the project will start soon. 2. The surveying for the Grand Isle School Pavilion will start tomorrow. 3. Still speaking with GOSHEP about Hurricane Nate repairs. Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and reported the he was waiting for One Call System to mark locations for the installation of the culvert at the Daiquiri Shop. 2. He is in the process of painting the crossing lines for the beach access. 3. Jefferson Parish came down last week to spray for weed killing and their truck broke down. Grand Isle is now spraying. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to table the payment of a T. Baker Smith invoice of $29,937.56 for work on the Natural Gas Regulator Station which when approved would release previous requests made on the project. The Mayor wants to speak to GOSHEP about the matter. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson Jr. seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to authorize payment of over budget fuel expense of $1,058.10 for the street department. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to waive the Community Center rental fees for the Wildlife & Fisheries to use the Community Center for one of their large projects coming upon on July 9, 2018 in which they will be hosting 50-60 collaborating researchers from across the country for some dolphin field work in Grand Isle. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to authorize the transfer of $37,991.00 of Riverboat Gaming Fees in a savings account to the General Fund to be used in drainage projects. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Asked if the swing on the Hurricane Protection Levee had been taken down and that there were now chairs near the Blue Dolphin Inn that needed to be removed. 2. He thanked the kids and Mr. Norris for keeping up the beach. Council Member Mona Santiny requests/reports: 1. Questioned the repair of the lights at the Chighizola Park. It was reported that it was called in by the Mayor’s office. 2. Reported that the three small bridges coming into town had some bad bumps and requested that it was called into DOTD.

3. Reported that 400 horses were registered for the ride in August. 4. Suggested that the Hurricane Levee Crossover on Oak Lane should be of wooden part instead of matting. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Asked if the volleyball court gate was fixed. Chris Hernandez reported that it was but still needed some repairs on the east side of court. 2. Questioned why the town did not have a “For Sale” sign on the Library property on the beach. 3. Reported high grass on the Entergy 21 property and requested someone call to have it cut. Mayor’s report: 1. Reported that there would be a cake sale sponsored by the Baptist Church on 6/30/18 at the Multiplex Center parking lot. A joint motion authorized the cake sale. 2. A meeting was held with the Jefferson Parish School Board concerning the Trojan Pavilion and a survey will be done tomorrow. It will be placed on the north side of the school football field. 3. The G.I. Independent Levee Board started cutting grass on the airstrip on Elmer’s Island and was ordered by the Wildlife & Fisheries to stop cutting the grass. 3. Capitol Outlay requests are due in November 2018 and the town is pushing to promote tourism. 4. The Ninety West Park Project is completed. Josh Jambon was recognized and stated that the business people of Grand Isle are looking for a 10 year structure to promote tourism on Grand Isle as tourism is the future of Grand Isle. Motion by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk 7/4/18

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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. JUNE 27, 2018 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Sean Chauvin, 24, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Connor Puetz, 23, Houma. Contempt of court (6 CTS). Christopher Vizier, 37, Galliano. Contempt of court (8 CTS). Lockport Police Department Darren Savoie, 56, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 CTS). JUNE 28, 2018 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Duane Reisner, 43, Thibodaux. Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile (Felony) (Sex Offense-Registration required). Troy Theriot, 52, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Christopher Thomas, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 CTS). Antoine Westley, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Golden Meadow Police Dept. Sedrick Wilkerson, 51, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court. JUNE 29, 2018 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Tilden Billiot, 49, Cut Off. Contempt of court (4CTS). Darian Simmons, 22, Raceland. Contempt of court. Brodie Chiasson, 42, Larose. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Possession of heroin (Felony). Louisiana State Police Tracey Seve, 46, Houma. D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. JUNE 30, 2018 Louisiana State Police Michelle Alonzo, 51, Cut Off. Operating veh. with suspended license; no license issued. D.W.I.-4th and subsequent offenses (Bac .20 or greater) (Felony). Crystal Aucoin, 48, Thibodaux. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Proper equipment required on vehicles. Annette Fornies, 54, Larose. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Arturo Mancillas, 35, Kenner. Driver must be licensed. Careless operation. Willie Neal III, 47, Gray.

D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Golden Meadow Police Dept. Darrell Bergeron, 53, Golden Meadow. Simple assault. Thibodaux Police Dept. Andre Bonvillian, 27, Houma. Possession of marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses (Felony). Security required. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). View outward or inward through windshield or windows; obscuring prohibited. Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Larry Chamblee, 53, Fourchon. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Brodie Chiasson, 42, Larose. Issuing worthless checks (Misd). Brian Curole Jr., 23, Lockport. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Obstruction of justice-hindrance/delay. Possession with intent to distribute Xanax (Alprazolam) (Felony). Resisting an officer (Misd). Contempt of court. Roddy Hebert, 45, Lockport. Fugitive. Justin Platt, 23, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Possession of distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Maximum speed limit. Operating veh. with suspended license; no license issued. Manufacturing/production of marijuana (cultivation) (Felony). Robert Smith, 46, Raceland. Fugitive. Jin Zheng, 52, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Simple battery (Misd). Lockport Police Department Jason Landry Jr., 25, Lockport. Off road vehicles. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). JULY 1, 2018 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Windy Chiasson, 32, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Dudley Richoux III, 30, Galliano. Contempt of court (4 CTS). Benjamin Stewart, 22, Gray. Aggravated Assault (Misd). Michael Welch, 32, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Golden Meadow Police Department John Ducote Jr., 36, Galliano. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of Klonopin (Clonazepam) (Felony). Possession of Vyvanse. Possession of marijuana 2nd offense (Misd). Shaun Rutherford, 31, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Carl Terrebonne, 51, Golden Meadow. Possession of marijuana 2nd offense (Misd).

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Backpacks full of school supplies to be donated to children

CARMEL, Ind. – Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Wireless Retailer, announced recently that its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 187,000 backpacks full of school supplies to ensure children across the U.S. are well prepared for the start of the school year. This donation marks TCC’s sixth annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Since 2013, TCC has donated 752,000 backpacks filled with supplies to kids. More than 1,200 participating TCC and Wireless Zone stores across the U.S. are inviting local families and their children to visit select locations on Sunday, July 22, between 1-4 p.m. to pick up a backpack filled with various school supplies, including pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders and glue. One backpack per child present will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The local participating TCC store in Cut Off is located at 16258 W Main St. Each participating TCC store will donate up to 220 backpacks. All leftover backpacks will be donated to local schools. ___

Professional wear donations sought for people leaving prison

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For an 11th year, Louisiana’s corrections department is asking people to donate professional clothing they no longer want to help people leaving prison have something to wear for job interviews. The National Suit Drive is a partnership with Refined by Fire Ministries and Men’s Wearhouse. It takes place every July. Men’s Wearhouse locations around the state are accepting donations of used and cleaned clothing items, including suits, dress shirts, sports coats, shoes, jackets, ties and belts for both men and women. Clothing should be on a hanger. The clothes should be interview-appropriate,

62 Louisiana arrests announced in child predator crackdown

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana officials arrested 62 people accused of child pornography and child sexual abuse, in a statewide law enforcement effort between March and May. Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office announced the arrests last week at an event with federal, state and local agencies. The coordinated effort is known as Operation Broken Heart, part of a national investigative and prevention effort targeting child predators. Arrests around Louisiana included for possession, distribution and production of child pornography and other crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children. Law enforcement officials warned that parents should closely monitor their children’s use of websites, social media, phone apps and other technology where they can be targeted by predators. Landry’s office has posted an online pamphlet with information for parents and children about cyber safety. ___

Biloxi resort plans $140M amusement park and hotel tower

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — The owners of the Margaritaville Resort Biloxi announced Thursday that they will move forward with a $140 million hotel expansion and amusement park after settling a lawsuit with state officials. The current 371room hotel was built as Casino Magic Biloxi. It was vacant for years after 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, but re-opened two years ago as a family-focused vacation destination without gambling. Spokesman Cono Caranna of the Barrington Group said expansion will include a second 300-room hotel tower and an elevated amusement park to go with the current extensive arcade, pool and indoor playground. He estimates the expansion will add 600 jobs.

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