Wednesday, June 5, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE by The Lafourche Gazette

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Senate approves $150 million for La. 1 upgrades

Teacher raises win final passage from Louisiana lawmakers By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s public school teachers and support workers will get larger paychecks, and districts will get more money for operations, after lawmakers in the House unanimously agreed Monday to the education spending plan, handing Gov. John Bel Edwards a significant legislative victory. Monday’s 103-0 House vote ended a stalemate between House Republican leaders and the Democratic governor, who had pushed the $3.8 billion financing formula backed by the state education board and the Senate. Applause broke out in the House and Senate when passage was announced. Beyond locking in the education spending plans, passage of the K12 public schools formula also paves the way for a final budget deal to be reached before the legislative session’s end Thursday. See Teachers Page 3-A

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WED., JUNE 5 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux LAF. FIRE DISTRICT 9 6:30 p.m. Gheens Community Ctr. 1783 LA 654 - Gheens

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 GOLDEN MEADOW ROTARY CLUB 7:00 p.m. Old Parish Library LA 1- Golden Meadow

BAYOU FELLOWSHIP #484 7:00 p.m. E. 93rd St. - Galliano

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 LES ARTISTE DU BAYOU ART GUILD 9:00 a.m. Mini Workshop Larose Civic Center Arts and Crafts Room

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By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

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This weekend, make plans to attend the 43rd Cajun Heritage Festival inside the air-conditioned Larose Civic Center. The show begins Friday with registration and table set-up followed by a wine and cheese dedication social. Saturday doors open at 9 a.m. The event features some of the finest carvings from local and world-renowned carvers, giving these talented artists a chance to promote their talents and showcase their work. The Festival also features a duck head whittling contest, a decoy auction Sunday at 1:00 p.m., and some delicious Cajun food. Visit www.cajunheritagefestival.com for more information.

Area better protected as hurricane season officially underway By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

It’s been 14 years since Hurricane Katrina forced thousands of residents in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes out of their homes. It’s been 11 years since Hurricane Gustav made landfall in Cocodrie and Hurricane Ike claimed two lives in the area. And it’s been seven years since Isaac, the area’s last hurricane. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association is predicting a “near-normal” Atlantic hurricane season, which began Saturday. According to the 2019 outlook, NOAA is predicting a 70 percent chance of nine to 15 named storms and four to eight hurricanes, with two to four of those being major hurricanes. Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes have taken steps to improve drainage and preparation ahead of this year’s storm season. In Terrebonne, dozens of emergency generators have been installed for the parish’s electric pump stations to prevent the flooding seen during 2008?s back-toback storms. Parish President Gordy Dove has said

about 10 percent of the parish’s electric pumps lacked a back up generator, which likely affected flooding in 2008. The generators were intended to be in place before the 2018 hurricane season but were not fully installed until later in the year due to purchasing delays. Terrebonne has also finished construction on two new emergency safe rooms for first responders, one in Gray and one on the east side of Houma. Combined, the two facilities will have more than 300 beds for emergency personnel to use during hurricanes or major storms. Both are designed to withstand Category 5 hurricanes. See Hurricane Page 3-A

The Louisiana Senate unanimously approved a bill Monday to spend $150 million to complete the elevation of La. 1 from Leeville to Golden Meadow. House Bill 578 will head back to the House for concurrence before hitting Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk. The La. 1 spending package is part of $700 million that will be spent statewide from yearly BP economic damage payments from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Once finalized, the money will be set aside beginning in the 2021 fiscal year. The LA 1 Coalition celebrated the bill’s passage Monday. The coalition has been working to find funding for this phase of the project since the last phase was finished in 2011. “The Coalition wants to thank our state delegation from the region, from Representative Tanner Magee for heading the effort on the House side to Sen. Chabert and Rick Ward for chairing this effort on the Senate side,” LA 1 Director Henri Boulet said. “We could not have done it without their dedication to making a significant investment in our state infrastructure.” See Senate Page 3-A

School Board to consider authorizing raises By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

The Town of Grand Isle will host a Music Fest this Saturday, June 8 beginning at 10 a.m., on the beach across from the Grand Isle Community Center, 3811 LA-1. Price of admission is $10. The festival will feature bands such as Contraflow, Dirty Water Blues and more. All proceeds go directly to island restoration projects.

The Lafourche Parish School Board is set to consider including salary increases for all of the school district’s employees during its meeting on Wednesday. Lafourche Superintendent Louis Voiron proposed the addition of a step increase for all employees to the proposed 2019-20 budget during the Finance Committee meeting on May 14. Employee pay in the school district has been frozen for the past three years. He also requested for the budget to include adding back one contract day to all employees with contracts for 185-plus days. Cutting the day of work was the equivalent of a pay cut for each of those employees, he said. The single day of work was removed last year. According to Wednesday’s agenda, the step increase will cost about $485,000, and the return of the contract day will cost $81,000. “We’ve lost a lot of employees and teachers in particular over the last couple of years,” Voiron said during the board’s Finance Committee meeting in May. “If we don’t try to start addressing it, I fear we will lose more.”

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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SL plans annual basketball camp

The 29th Annual Tarpon Basketball Camp for biddy aged boys and girls will be held at South Lafourche High School from June 10 to 13. The camp times are 1 to 4 p.m. The cost of the camp is $75. Each camper will receive a camp basketball and a camp t-shirt. Camp brochures can be picked up at South Lafourche High School. For information, call South Lafourche boy’s basketball coach Brian Callais at 985691-1809. _________________

Monthly pastor’s breakfast set for Thursday

Pastor Morris Hunter of Christian Family Center will be hosting a monthly Pastor’s Breakfast on Thursday, June 6. Location is at the Hope Center, 18100 East Main Galliano at 8:00 a.m. All Pastors are invited. Sheriff Craig Webre will be the special guest. Please join in for breakfast, fellowship and prayer and RSVP to 985-325-4673. __________________

VBS kickoff at SL Baptist Church

Join us for Vacation Bible School Kickoff on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South Lafourche Baptist Church, 17077 East Main, Cut Off. Everyone is invited for food and fun.

The monthly meeting for the Les Artiste du Bayou art guild will be held on Saturday, June 8 in the Larose Civic Center’s Arts & Craft room. Following a short meeting will be a mini workshop provided by one of the area’s local artists, William Najar on fine techniques and skills when taking photo shots with your cellular phones or tablets. Adults only please. For more information call Susan Cheramie at 985-2280036. ___________________

St. Vincent de Paul conducting bag sale

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store will be conducting a $2 bag sale (clothes only). The sale is from Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7. The store is located at 102 East 2nd Street, Larose. ____________________

GM American Legion dispose of tattered flags

American Legion Post 259 of Golden Meadow would like to invite all Veterans, the public and Boy and Girl Scout Troops to attend their proper ways of disposing of old tattered flags on June 15 at 5 p.m. at Golden Meadow Oakridge Park. Tattered flags can be brought to the Golden Meadow, Galliano, or Cut Off Post Offices; the SL Memorial Wall will have a drop box; or call Donald Callais at 475-5583. __________________

Seatbelt checkpoint slated for June 6, 12

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct seat belt checkpoints in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of June 6 and June 12.

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The Lafourche Parish Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program has begun, bringing with it creative and entertaining activities and performances for people of all ages. This year’s program, A Universe of Stories, is spaced-themed and is replete with guest performers, escape room challenges, magic shows, art workshops, story hours, STEAM programming, and more. Remember to sign up early to set your reading goal and to register for those programs with limited space. Join the Library’s Escape Room challenge and race against the clock. Teams have 30 minutes to solve puzzles, follow clues, and unlock access to rocket fuel to “Escape to Outer Space!” Registration at your local branch is required to participate at the following locations: - Gheens Branch, 153 N. Leon Drive: June 7, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Golden Meadow Branch, 1403 N. Bayou Drive: June 7, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. - Larose Branch, 305 E. Fifth Street: June 12, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - Raceland Branch, 177 Recreation Drive: June 7, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Don’t miss an actionpacked and educational alien adventure using science experiments for special effects when Science Tellers’ “Aliens: Escape from Earth” visits the summer at the following locations. It’ll be totally out of this world. - Holy Savior Catholic School Cafeteria, 201 Church Street, Lockport: June 6, 1 p.m. - South Lafourche Library, Cut Off: June 6, 4 p.m. Like magic? James Wand Secret Agent Magic Show to visit Lafourche libraries. Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to join James Wand on an exciting and hilarious adventure of magic and mystery. Help James solve clues and secret codes. Prepare to be amazed by the most incredible magic you will ever see at the following Lafourche locations: - Lockport Branch: June 19, 1 p.m. - South Lafourche Branch: June 19, 4 p.m. Adults wanting to better their English language skills can attend the Lockport Library’s English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Learn basic English during these free and informal classes. Classes will be held at 11 a.m. on June 12, and June 26 at the library. Representatives of Lotto Numbers for June 1, 2019 03 - 15 - 19 24 - 34 - 37

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Lady of the Sea Hospital’s Learning Center will be on hand at the South Lafourche Branch to offer its Safe Sitter program, a medically accurate instructional series that teaches young adolescents how to handle emergencies when caring for younger children. This workshop is for girls and boys ages 10 to 13. Register at the South Lafourche Branch to reserve your spot in this workshop since space is limited. It will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 7, June 14, and June 21. Representatives of Lady of the Sea Hospital’s Learning Center will provide info on men’s health in observance of Men’s Health Month at 3:30 p.m. on June 12. They will also be on hand to provide a free men’s fitness and nutrition program from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 13 in observance of Men’s Health Month. Teens and adults can use recycled bottles to create imaginative alien terrariums at 4 p.m. on June 13. Celebrate Men’s Health Month at 11 a.m. on June 14 at the Gheens Library. Staff will be demonstrating healthy options for juicing by making healthy blue smoothies and miniature recipe booklets. Enjoy a refreshing, healthy summer treat, while supplies last. Enjoy an ice cream and toppings, while supplies last, and socialize with friends at 1 p.m. on June 14 at the Larose Branch’s Ice Cream Sundae Social. Representatives from Lady of the Sea Hospital’s Learning Center will provide a kid’s safety program for library visitors in observance of National Safety Month at 11:15 a.m. on June 25. Children and teens can craft balloon rockets using balloons and straws and race their creations against others at 12 p.m. on June 26. Want to learn to sew? Drop by the Lockport Branch for Jr. Sewing 101, a sewing basics class for children and teens ages 7 to 17, at 11 a.m. on June 29. Registration is required to attend because space is limited. Sign up at the library or call (985) 532-3158.

Bayou Country Superfest drew about 50,000 to Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The return of Bayou Country Superfest to Louisiana’s state capital drew about 50,000 people over the Memorial Day weekend. The Advocate reports the attendance in Tiger Stadium was less than half the crowd that showed up in 2016 — the last time the event was held in Baton Rouge. It was also smaller than crowds attending the event in New Orleans. Festival Productions Inc. released the figures Wednesday. Visit Baton Rouge spokeswoman Karron Alford attributed the lower numbers to the timing of when the lineup was announced. She says fans found out Valentine’s Day, when previously the talent was announced before Thanksgiving, allowing people time to gift tickets and make plans for the May holiday. Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com

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Imported shrimp? Louisiana restaurants will have to say that

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana restaurants soon will be required to tell customers if they sell imported shrimp or crawfish. Rep. Jerry “Truck” Gisclair, a Lafourche Parish Democrat, described his bill as addressing health concerns. He says too little testing is done on shrimp or crawfish entering the United States from countries like China and Vietnam. The measure sailed through the Legislature with unanimous support and strong backing from Louisiana’s seafood industry, which has criticized foreign imports. A 93-0 House vote

Friday sent the bill to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who is expected to sign it. Restaurants will have to post information about imported crawfish or shrimp on menus or signs at their main entrances. The American Shrimp Processors Association praised the bill as a victory for consumer transparency.

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House spurns bill to set minimum marriage age in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers in the Louisiana House on Sunday refused to set a minimum age to marry in the state, an idea that drew strong opposition from the chamber’s conservatives. The Senate crafted a bill by Sen. Yvonne Dorsey Colomb, a Baton Rouge Democrat, that would bar anyone under 16 years old from being able to marry in Louisiana, with those who are 16 years old or 17 years old unable to marry someone who is more than four years older than they are. The House refused that idea, instead rewriting the legislation to continue requiring parental consent for anyone under 18 to marry. A judicial review process would be required before anyone under 16 years old could get married. Senate www.legis.la.gov

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This raise would be in addition to the state-financed raise that has been proposed in the legislature and approved by the House Appropriations Committee on Sunday. The raise from the state will provide teachers with $1,000 raises and support workers with $500 raises. At the Finance Committee meeting, no school board members spoke out against the raise or the contract day. The committee unanimously recommended for the full board to authorize the district’s business manager to incorporate them into the budget. Lafourche Parish School Board will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school board office board room, located at 805 East Seventh Street in Thibodaux, and the agenda is on the school district’s website. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.

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BATON ROUGE, La.— The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites everyone to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend this Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend is an opportunity for Louisiana residents and visitors alike to fish Louisiana waters without an otherwise required fishing license. “This weekend we encourage all of our residents to grab a pole, get outside and enjoy our beautiful Sportsman’s Paradise,” said Secretary Jack Montoucet. “Whether your interest is saltwater or fresh, Louisiana offers some of the best and most di-

verse fishing opportunities in the world, and we welcome you to become part of the long-standing tradition of Louisiana fishing.” While a fishing license is not required, all fishing regulations, including size, season, catch limits and gear restrictions will remain in effect. With the exception of free fishing weekend, anglers 16 and older must possess a Louisiana fishing license when fishing in any Louisiana public waters. Louisianans who decide to continue fishing the remainder of the year are invited to purchase a state fishing license at https://la-web.s3licensing.com.

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The Coalition has made similar, yet unsuccessful, large plays for state funding in the past. This time, Boulet said the bill’s success as a statewide spending measure and strong community support helped get it passed. “We had a large coalition of stake holders supporting the bill, think that’s what it takes now to get something like this passed,” he said. With the state allocation, the project is now poised to receive match funding from the federal government through the U.S. Department of Transportation Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant program. That match request will come from the state, but the LA1 Coalition will continue to work with state leaders to push the project forward, Boulet said. Construction will depend on the availability of those federal funds. The project would still need about $40 million to become fully funded, however, he said. “This bill, and the spending of this money for the statewide economic damages that we suffered due to that disaster is going to represent a coming to a close … to our settlements with the Deepwater Horizon disaster,” Sen. Norby Chabert, R-Houma, said. The bill was primarily sponsored by Rep. Tanner Magee, RHouma, and Sen. Rick Ward, R-Port Allen. “If we had not had Tanner make this a commitment of his in this session, I don’t think we would be where we are today,” Boulet said. It was heavily amended from the version that was introduced in the House that only provided funding for the La. 1 and La. 415 projects. After being presented to the House, many representatives wanted the BP economic damage funds to have a larger impact across the state. “We put a lot of time and effort to make sure we address preservation, capacity and economic development and tried to touch every corner of the state,” Ward said. While the bill provides for about $700 million headed straight to projects, local matching dollars bring the total impact up to “well over $1 billion in projects, each and every one of them having a huge economic impact in their area,” Sen. Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, said. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.

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In Lafourche Parish, the South Lafourche Levee District is continuing construction of a swing gate on La. 1 in Golden Meadow that will help speed up the evacuation process for those outside the flood protection system. The project will close the biggest hole in the south Lafourche levee system. The gate will allow for a speedy road closure, bringing the 12-

foot elevation of the road up to the 18-foot levee. During previous major storms, the levee district had to install Hesco baskets to close the gap, a more costly and timeconsuming process. Construction is scheduled to wrap up this summer. The parish has also refurbished or is in the process of upgrading several pump stations since the 2018 hurricane season. Those projects include ongoing renovations at the Cyprien pump station in central Lafourche, installing a larger, automatic pump in Pointe-aux-Chenes, upgrades at the Sugar Ridge East pump station, and replacing the Coastal Pump station in Lockport and the Parr Larose pump station. Although no storms are forming in the Atlantic right now, historic high water along the Mississippi River has many residents preparing for a wet summer. Both parishes have established emergency notification systems for residents to receive upto-date alerts in the event of an approaching storm. Lafourche Parish is using the new Everbridge system in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Office. Residents can sign up at www.lpso.net/news/al erts. Terrebonne Parish also uses the Everbridge system to alert residents of both weather events and community events like boil water notices and school closures. To register, visitwww. tohsep.com/terrebonnealert.

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“Today’s an exciting day: the first pay raise our teachers and support staff have had in many years has passed the Legislature,” Edwards said in a statement. “Only one hurdle for this raise remains in the Legislature, and that’s approval of the budget bill that supports this raise and the increase.” The school funding formula bumps up spending on public schools by $140 million in the financial year that begins July 1. Teachers and other certificated personnel will get a $1,000 pay raise, support workers will see their salaries grow by $500 and districts will get an extra $39 million in discretionary money as the per-student allocation grows from $3,961 to $4,015. “This resolution will help the children,” said Rep. Katrina Jackson, a Monroe Democrat. The pay raises and district increases were the centerpiece of Edwards’ agenda for the two-month legislative session. Edwards, who is running for reelection with the support of the teachers unions, described the raises as a “down payment” on a multiyear plan aimed at boosting teacher salaries to the regional average. He said the pay raises will help address teacher shortages that exist in nearly every subject area and the state’s difficulties recruiting new teachers. The average

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.

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teacher earns $49,745 in Louisiana, according to data. The governor has said that’s about $2,200 less than the Southern regional average. After weeks of bickering behind the scenes, Monday’s debate on the House floor was relatively subdued, with Republicans largely silent on the legislation. Under pressure from school leaders in an election year, House GOP leaders a few days ago ended their stalling of the financing plan. House Republicans had backed the teacher and support worker raises but had raised objections about the discretionary dollars for districts, questioning if Louisiana can afford them. But the Senate advanced a budget that matched the school formula, seeking to force the House GOP to give in. Plus, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education refused to rewrite the school funding formula. Lawmakers can reject or approve the formula submitted by to them, but they cannot change it. Education officials said pay raises drive up other costs for districts, increasing the price of health care, worker’s compensation and retirement. They said expenses have been rising for professional development, technology needs and new curricula while districts have received flat state financing for years. ___ Senate Concurrent Resolution 3: www.legis.la.gov Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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10 10 5 to 7 Oz. Select Varieties

Mahatma or Watermaid Rice

$ 49 5 Lb. Bag

Pk.

Lump Crab Meat

Southern Deli Reserve Yellow

$ 99

Peeled Shrimp

$ 99

Mangos

12 Oz. Cans

16 Oz.

Salami

Delicious Tropical

For

16 Oz., LA Select (31-40 Count)

Bryan Cotto

$ 99

Each:

Steaks

10 Lb. Bag U.S. #1

Each

For

Select Ribeye ....................Lb.

$ 99

Russet Potatoes

$ 99

Coke Family Products For

Blackberries or Red Raspberries

10 Oz.

For

$ 99

Grape Tomatoes

Pk.

Steaks

Beef Burgers

Meatballs

Yellow Onions

Sweet Red Ripe

Apples

Bottom Round ....................Lb.

2 Lb. Box Buckley Farms

26 Oz. Rosina Homestyle or Italian

$ 89

Washington State Smoked Sweet, Crisp Red Delicious

3 $ 99 8 $ 99

BONELESS BEEF FAMILY PACK SPECIALS:

$ 99

3 Lb. Bag U.S. #1

Seedless Grapes

Lb.

All Meat Weiners

Lb.

(Family Pack) Boneless Center Cut

Lb.

12 Oz. Bryan

Smoked Sausage

$ 99

Ground Chuck

Pork Chops

2 7 2 3 12 Oz., Beef Hillshire

Smoked Sausage

Lb.

$ 89

Pork Loin

Lb.

(Family Pack) Fresh Lean

(Sold Whole) Boneless Center Cut

Ground Turkey

13 to 14 Oz., Hillshire Select Varieties

Pk.

Lb.

$ 99

Rump Roast

Pork Picnic

Honeysuckle White 93% Fat Free

19.2 Oz.

Boneless Beef

(Sold Whole) Fresh

Leg Quarters

IN OUR BEEF DEPARTMENT

IN OUR PORK DEPARTMENT

(Family Pack) Fresh Fryer

Lb.

TUES., JUNE 11

Shurfine Garlic Bread, Garlic Toast, Dinner Rolls or Breadsticks .8 to 11 Oz.

For

$ 99

Shurfine Crinkle Cut Potatoes 5 Lb. Bag

Totino’s Frozen Pizza 9.8 to 10.9 Oz. Select Varieties

For

Shurfine Chopped Onions, Diced Green Peppers, or Seasoning Blend 10 Oz.

For

2 $ 79 2 $ 10 10 $ 2 4

DAIRY DEPT. SPECIALS Shurfine Butter 16 Oz. Select Varieties

$ 79

Each:

Shurfine Half and Half 32 Oz.

Each:

Chobani Yogurt

5.2 Oz. Select Varieties

For

Borden’s Chunk or Shredded Cheese

Scott Bathroom Tissue

$ 99

8 Oz. Packs Select Varieties

For

12 Roll Pack, Select Varieties Hi Folks … We want to remind you that throughout our

Each

entire store we also have many other specials that are not listed or advertised here! They’re easy to find, just look for the BIG RED “AS ADVERTISED” signs posted throughout the store.

CLASSIFIED ADS

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

For Sale by Owner: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, newly remodeled home in Cut Off; 1600 sq.ft. Asking $159,000 OBO; Call 985-696-0301 FMI. _________________________

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

House For Rent: 232 East 2nd Street, Larose; 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $900/month, plus deposit; no smoking inside; no pets; appliances included; lawn care provided; large, roomy, very nice and well kept inside; easy walk to Larose Regional Park/ Civic Center; (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________________ 2 Houses for rent: in Galliano, 2 bed, $600/mo and $400/dep.; 4 bedroom, $1,000/mo and $500/dep. Call 475-6386 FMI. _________________________ 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.

2 Houses For rent: One 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled; large yard; carport; laundry room; appliances included; located on East 75th St; $1300/month, $800/deposit plus utilities. ALSO, House for rent in Cut Off on West Main St., near South Lafourche Bridge; $1200/month, plus utilities and $800/deposit. Call 985-2580243 _________________________ 4 Apts for Rent: Each 2 bedroom; newly remodeled; partially furnished; Cut Off area; FMI Call 665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom house; couple or single only. No pets, no smoking. Located between West 136th and 137th St. $500/month, $500/deposit. Call 258-6277. _________________________ Taking applications for a four bedroom, two bath double wide trailer outside the Lockport city limits. $1000/month, $1000/deposit. No smoking. Pets considered. Contact 985-258-5666. _________________________ For Rent: Two bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, washer and dryer, and large covered patio. Water included. $625/month, $625/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on West 34th St. in Larose. Taking applications. No pets and no smoking. $850/monthly and $850/deposit. Quiet neighborhood. Call 985637-7922. _________________________

For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment for Rent in Cut Off: $850/month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. washer/dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Billat 985-325-5626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures. Furnished units available with long term lease.

For Rent: One bedroom, one bath, W/D hookup, kitchen furniture. Utilities paid except cable. No smoking. No pets. Located at 127 East 37th St. $600/month, $400/deposit. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ For Rent: Two bedroom trailer, fully furnished, newly remodeled, Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Camp for Rent in Grand Isle: Sleeps 6; Contact 985-6656550. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom; no pets allowed; appliances included; $800/month, $500/deposit; 406 East 36th Street. Call 985-856-0132. _________________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; $650/month, $500/deposit; located at 234 East 19th Street, Larose. Call 504-4165209. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath house; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, A/C; located in Golden Meadow; no smoking, no pets; $650/month, $400/deposit. Call 985-258-9615. _________________________ House For rent: 204 East 36th St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath; fully furnished including washer, dryer and dishwasher; $850/month, $850/deposit. Call 691-3052. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

King size bedroom set For Sale: Bed (4 ½ years old) with Stearns & Foster mattress (2 years old) with a 10 year warranty. Two night stands and chest drawer. 2 sets of sheets w/pillow case and comforter set w/pillows. Paid $5260, asking $2630. Call 985-226-0161 _________________________

BOATS

Boat for Sale: 1999 Xpress 1648 Jon Boat with 2013 Yamaha 70HP, 4 stroke engine with VERY low hours; runs great; trailer needs a little work; Asking $7k OBO; Call or text 985-258-9819, leave message. ________________________

WANT TO BUY

Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

2-Family Yard Sale: Thursday, June 6 at 243 West 54th St., 8am to 2pm; family clothing, shoes, home décor, kitchenware, holiday items, never used items, great for gifts. Sale is planned for Thursday pending weather. If Thursday is a rainout, then we will reschedule for Sat, June 8- same time, same place. No early birds please! _________________________ Garage Sale: 577 West 54th Street; Thursday, June 6 from 7am to 12pm; boy clothes, furniture and lots more. _________________________

Storage Sizes: 6x15 8x15 10x10 10x25

Garage Sale: 179 East 100th Street, Galliano; Thursday, June 6 from 7am to 3pm and Saturday, June 8 from 7am to 12pm. Name brand juniors, ladies and mens clothes; girls school uniforms; SL Tarps shirts and sweatshirts; little boy and girl clothes; full size box spring and bed; queen floral comforter set; and lots more. _________________________ Garage Sale: June 12 from 7am til at 147 Oak-R St., Larose. No early birds. We will accept cash, Paypal and Venmo. Lots of men and womens clothing. _________________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, June 8 from 8am to 3pm at 138 East 37th Street, Cut Off. Household items, small appliances, mobility chair, lift chair, sewing machine, lots of craft supplies, fabrics, collectables, tea pots, crossfit supplies. No early birds! _________________________ Trash n’ Treasures: Wednesday, June 5 from 8am to 5pm and Thursday, June 6 from 8am to 4pm at 122 West 150th St., Galliano. Lots of dishes, housewares, furniture, toys, clothes, appliances and tools. _________________________ 4 Family Garage Sale: 525 West 54th St., Cut Off, across 4 lane. Wednesday, June 5 from 3 to 6pm; Thursday, June 6 from 8am to 3pm; clothes, crafts, jewelry, baby items, PS3 console. Most clothes, $1 and under. Cheap prices. Don’t miss this one! _________________________ 2 Garage Sales: one at East 115th St., House 153 and other one at West Main, 2 houses south of Fire Central in Galliano. Lots of knick knacks, kitchen items, bedding and clothes for boys, 4 to 8; girls, assorted sizes; men and womens, small to 3x. _________________________ Multi- Family Garage Sale: Thursday, June 6 from 8am till. 241 Le Village Drive, Larose. Lots of baby items, toys, furniture, household items, baby boy clothes as well as mens and womens clothing. There is a big variety of everything! _________________________ Garage Sale: Saturday, June 8 from 7am to 3pm at 811 Lafourche Street, Lockport. _________________________ 3- Family Yard Sale: Saturday, June 8 from 8am to 4pm at 156 Family Farm Road in Lockport (1 mile north of Valentine on Hwy 1). Lots of everything. _________________________

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. _________________________ A C Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered; must have towing endorsement, TWIC card and be able to pass a drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 Civil Service Board is currently accepting applications through June 24, 2019 at 4 p.m. for the competitive examination for Fire Communications Officer. Applications may be obtained and submitted to Jada Pitre at Fire Central, 17462 West Main St., Galliano. For details, go to http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/JD /Lafourche%20FPD%203/Descriptions/ LF-FCMO-sp.pdf. _________________________ Bayou Laundry is accepting applications at 198 Celestine Drive, Golden Meadow. 985475-7690. _________________________ Help Wanted: House cleaners needed for resort rental properties in Grand Isle. No experience required. Full or part-time for the summer. Transportation a plus. Contact Leka at 985258-0250 for more information. _________________________

Smith Marine Towing is now looking to hire the right candidate to join our

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

The applicant must meet the following qualifications:

• Experience with operations of offshore tugboats • Experience with hiring of personnel • Ability to take calls and work some weekends • Knowledge of safety and compliance is helpful

Smith Marine Towing offers many benefits. All candidates can submit resumes to: HR@smithmarinetowing.com

SERVICES

Low Cost Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free estimates. Call Raymond at 985258-8577. _________________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985397-6254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com. NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!

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. _________________________

K-MAR SUPPLY

12058 HWY 1 ∞ Larose, LA www.laroseministorage.com

985-693-3709

SBL Construction is hiring a roustabout. Must be able to pass physical and drug screening, have own transportation and be reliable. FMI call 985665-1220. _________________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 Civil Service Board is currently accepting applications through June 24, 2019 at 4 p.m. for the competitive examination for Firefighter/ Operator. Applications may be obtained and submitted to Jada Pitre at Fire Central, 17462 West Main St., Galliano. For details, go to http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/JD /Lafourche%20FPD%203/Descriptions/ LF-FFOP-sp.pdf. _________________________ Teller/ CSR Positions Available: State Bank and Trust is looking for individuals who can provide high quality customer service and promote the Bank’s products and services. The position is for the Mathews Branch. Some of the job requirements are: Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel); Communications Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, including the ability to carry out written, oral or diagram form instructions; Other: Good customer relations, must have your own reliable transportation, and must be able to lift boxes/ bags of heavy coins. Apply in person at any one of our four convenient locations. State Bank and Trust Co. is an equal opportunity employer. _________________________

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

DRIVER/RUNNER

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

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

Fourchon Location is now accepting applications for

ALL POSITIONS Full Time

Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and self-motivated.

Apply in person @ 654 A.O. Rappelet Road Fourchon, LA 70357 NAPA, Next door to Kajun Truck Stop No phone calls please! MUST SPEAK ENGLISH Must have a valid driver’s license Must meet TWIC Card requirements Transportation available (to and from work) from our Cut Off location.

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

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Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Swimming Lessons: Teacher certified in lifesaving and swimming. Years of experience dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained. Heated pool. Summer sessionlessons taught morning or afternoon during June and July. FMI call Mona @985-696-0229. _________________________ Experienced Sitter: 20 years experience; will sit for elderly, disabled, etc. References available. Call 985-691-4205 FMI. _________________________ SueAnne LLC. Paint Contractor We are licensed and Insured Owner, John Harry with over 25 years professional commercial/ residential paints and drywall experience. No job too large or small. We offer pressure washing, all paint coatings, interior/ exterior including faux finish and wall coverings. We also do tombs/ grave restoration wash, paint and repair. Insurance policy/ copy available upon request. For your courteous professional free estimate call John at 985278-6716. ________________________

Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ Pitre’s Pressure Washing and Inflatable Rentals Free Estimates. Free delivery and set up. Call 985-213-8035 or 985-278-9583. Look us up on Facebook. _________________________ C&C Laundromat, Inc. Open 24/7. Highway 3235, Galliano. 985-637-9767. _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring & Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ Need a Plumber? A.S.I. PLUMBING LLC Better Business Bureau Accredited with 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs. We specialize in service calls including drain cleaning, repair/ replace plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line install/repair. We provide professional services at reasonable rates. Cards accepted. License LMP #7403. Call for your free quote: 985278-7925.

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. _________________________ TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services. Now offering pressure washing. Special projects welcomed! Professional in-house artist with over 40 years of experience. Ralf & Mary Cheramie, Owners & Operators. Call for your free estimate today!

Chiasson, 58, of Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, June 8, 2019, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Swartz, with Fr. Job Edathinatt officiating. Mr. Chiasson was born August 9, 1960 and passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jody retired from Edison Chouest Offshore. He loved gardening, being outdoors, hunting, and never met a stranger. He had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Jody loved cooking and spending time with his family and friends, especially his granddaughters, who were the light in his eyes. Pawpaw loved the fact that he had the same birthday as Hannah. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrance and Wilavia Toups Chiasson; and a brother, Kim Chiasson. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Lillian St. Pierre Chiasson; daughter, Leslie Doucet; son, James Bordelon, Jr; three granddaughters, Hattie Doucet, Hailey Doucet, and Hannah Doucet; two brothers, Ashley Chiasson and Chris Chiasson and his wife Debra; one sister, Connie Cannatelia and her husband Drew; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. He will be missed dearly by his four-legged companions, Cup Cake, Brownie, and Daisy. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana __________________

HARVEY DETILLIER

Harvey J. Detillier, D.D.S., age 82 ½ years, a native and resident of Lockport, LA, died on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Husband of Wanda Laris Detillier for 59 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey P. Detillier; mother, Laura Allemand Detillier and brother, Robert “Bobby” Detillier. Harvey leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sister, Patricia D. Constant; sister-inlaw, Carolyn Detillier; brother-inlaw, Rudy Laris Sr. (Myrtle); and numerous nieces and nephews. Dr. Detillier was a 1960 graduate of Loyola School of Dentistry. He then served as a dentist in the U.S. Naval Reserve in California with the rank of Lieutenant for two years. Then he dedicated fifty-three years of dentistry in Lockport with concern for all his patients and friends. He was a member of local, state, national and international clubs and fraternities. A Mass of Christian Burial had taken place on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Visitation began at 9:00 a.m. before the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial immediately followed service. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ____________________

MEMORIALS

Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________

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. _________________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Joshua Louis Becnel, please contact L. Charles Caillouet, Attorney at Law, at (985) 227-3741. _________________________

OBITUARIES

JODY CHIASSON

Memorial Service celebrating the life of Mr. Jody James

Obituaried can be viewed online at www. TLGnewspaper.com

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Bid notice

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the construction of the following project will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, located at 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345, until 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 27, 2019, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read. No bids will be received after 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 27, 2019. AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) DESIGN GRANT NUMBER: 3-22-0067-017-2018 (Design) DDG PROJECT NO: 18-204 PROJECT NAME: South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport: Airfield Drainage Improvements PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The above referenced project includes drainage improvements to the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport including but not limited to sweeping and regrading of existing drainage ditches and low-lying airfield areas on the south and east sides of the runway, drainage culvert installation, and the installation of temporary and permanent erosion control measures. LOCATED IN: Galliano, Lafourche Parish TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Earthwork & Drainage Improvements CONTRACTING AGENCY: Greater Lafourche Port Commission 16829 East Main Street Cut Off, LA 70345 ESTIMATED COST: $208,750.00 PROPOSAL GUARANTY: 5% of the Amount of Bid Payable to Greater Lafourche Port Commission ENGINEER: Duplantis Design Group, PC 314 East Bayou Road Thibodaux, LA 70301 985-447-0090 Bids must be submitted on the forms provided by the Contracting Agency, must be prepared in accordance with Section 20 of Standard Specifications for Construction of Airports (FAA AC 150-5370-10H: 12/21/2018), and must include all the information required by the bid form. Bid forms are available from the Engineer and will not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the time set for opening the bids. Each bid shall include a proposal guaranty in an amount not less than specified above. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, sex or national origin. Disadvantaged businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids. Bid documents are posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view these, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you must register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors have the option to submit their bids electronically or by paper copy. For information about the electronic submittal process, contact Central Auction House at 225-810-4814. A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm, and will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, located at 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed for Highway Street, and Bridge Construction under LA. R.S. 37:21502163. The award of a contract, if awarded, will be made to the lowest qualified bidder whose proposal complies with all requirements prescribed within 45 calendar days after opening proposals. However, when the contract is to be financed by bonds which are required to be sold after receipts of bids, or when the contract is to be financed in whole or part by federal or other funds not available at the time bids are re-

ceived, the time will not start until receipt of federal and/or state concurrence or concurrence of the other funding source. Award will be within 30 calendar days after the sale of bonds or receipt of concurrence of award from federal and/or state agency or other funding source. The successful bidder will be notified by letter mailed to the address shown in the proposal that the bidder is awarded the contract. This project involves federal and state funds, as such the award of contract will be contingent upon concurrence by the appropriate federal agencies The right is reserved to reject bids and waive informalities. CHETT CHIASSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION 5/29/19 6/5/19 6/12/19

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry 0 ABSENT: Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as follows: 3-B Paco Besson – LA. Ave. Drainage Project Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. Mrs. Shelly Jambon was recognized and informed the Council that Queen Bess does not have a water problem regardless what anybody says. She went on to continue how the town officials and residents could and should assist in promoting tourism for the future of Grand Isle. Council Member Brian Barthelemy commented that not one person on the Council is against supporting new subdivisions as long as all requirements are met. Paco Besson was recognized and asked about how the Pump Station Project on Smith Lane was moving along. He was informed that the town engineer would report on it in his report. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the May 14, 2019 town meeting as written. The following proposed ordinance was offered by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker: ORDINANCE NO. 990 An ordinance setting the weekly salary of the Town of Grand Isle Mayor and Chief of Police. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: The weekly salary of the Town of Grand Isle Mayor will be $1,366.16. SECTION II: The weekly salary of the Town of Grand Isle Chief of Police will be 1,346.46. SECTION 111: The position of the Mayor and Chief of Police of Grand Isle is a full-time position. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0 This ordinance was declared adopted this 28th day of May, 2019 and becomes effective July 1, 2019. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which

will be hear again at the next regular meeting of June 11, 2019 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORNINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance adopting the FY 2019-20 Town of Grand Isle Operating Budget beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: The following line totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for The fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, as more fully set forth in the attached documents: FUND REVENUES EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND $3,016,764 $2,947.538 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 761.040 739,756 UTILITY FUND 1,023,585 708,705 A budget meeting was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on June 11, 2019. Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of May 14-28, 2019 there were 5 arrest, 30 traffic stops, 13 traffic citations issued and a total calls of 109. Traffic/Court fines paid; Traffic - $8,471.00; MISD –$574.00 for a total collections of $9,045.00. Year to Date Collections 7/1/18-5/28/19 totaled $150,033.60. Golf Cart tag income was $71,000.00. 948 tags sold. GIS Engineer Joseph Chauvin was recognized and reported on the Town’s ongoing projects: 1. Community Center roof repairs – bid bonds were secured and work should be starting soon. 2. Town Hall Painting – the work should be starting tomorrow. 3. GOSHEP Town Hall Repairs – the town will not be obligated to pay the $57,000 penalty on payments for the Community Center for Katrina but will be it deducted from the money that GOSHEP owes the town for payments on the Natural Gas Station Repairs. 4. Smith Lane Pump Station – the Town and the Levee Board will be putting up $75,000 each for the job and Jefferson Parish will be putting up $150,000 for the project. 5. He mentioned that Orange Lane, Santiny Lane and Cypress Lane will be getting another pump. Building Official Rodney Rigaud was recognized and reported that he was getting a lot of calls on people interested in buying property and everything in the building department was going well. The Mayor thanked Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger for their work in the Independent Levee District Board. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to grant Josh Jambon his request to trim some oak trees on his property at 101 and 103 Medical Lane according to his mention of having a licensed orbiter to do the work. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to approve the Taylor Power System Standby Generator Industrial Maintenance Service Agreement for the Multiplex Center at a cost of $4,600.00 per year. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to approve payment of Crescent City Title WB, LLC invoice of $1,410.00 for the assessment of the Old Library Beach Property. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to again table the request of Glen Vail to cut some trees at 173 Landry Lane until next meeting and was requested to be contacted to attend the next Council Meeting to discuss the issue with the Council. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant the request of the Rotary Club to use the parking area of the Multiplex Center to hold a bake sale on June 8th, 2019. The Bib Tabulation List for Renovations & Additions to the Grand Isle Police Station at the Multiplex Center was presented to the Council. Picciola Construction has the low id of $1,010,000. The Mayor reported that he would meet with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff for the extra $250,000 needed to fund the project. Council Member Ray Santiny request/reports: 1. Reported that he consults with Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez for constituents’ requests. Council Member Kelly Besson requests/reports: 1. Reported that the ditch by the Grand Isle Independent Levee District needed to be cleaned. 2. Reported that Darby Bourgeois whose son drowned on Grand Isle last year volunteered to donated life jacket stations to be placed on the beach for public use at no cost to the Town. The Council waived any permits or costs needed by the Town to place the stations on the beach on a motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy. 3. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. made a motion which was seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy to appropriate $3,000 to purchase game equipment for the kids to have a game night at the Community Center. Council Member Mona Santiny requests/reports: 1. Reported that she had consulted with Chris Hernandez for her requests. Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Commented that Jody Adam had been hired to clean ditches and needed to be placed on that job instead of cutting grass and picking up trash or other jobs. 2. Reported that the drainage culvert by Gerald Cheramie’s house needs a flap gate on it to prevent tide waters from seeping during high tides. 3. Reported that there are many lots with overgrown grass and letters needs to be sent to have them cut. 4. Commented that the summer job program was getting started and we needed a reliable supervisor for the crew. 5. Questioned if funding could be acquired for a Visitor Center in the middle of the Island. The Mayor mentioned that he would work on it. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Questioned about placing mile markers on the beach. Street Supervisor was in the hospital and therefore could not comment on the status. 2. Reported that vehicles were getting stuck on the levee at the Sureway and Chighizola Crossovers. Mayor’s report: 1. A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to support the Mayor’s Executive Order that the Town faces the prospect of the Bonnet Carre Spillway being opened for an unprecedented second time in a matter of months and Morganza Spillway likely being opening June, 2019 and likely causing a drastic increase in the ongoing in influx of freshwater into the town estuaries and waterways and the Town recognizes the importance of flood control measures, including the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway and Morganza Spillway , taken as a result of the present state of the Mississippi River. Whereas the very definite threats of irreparable environmental harm and loss of property and related threats to the health, safety, welfare and resilience of the citizens of the Town of Grand Isle are now imminent the Mayor by power invested in him does hereby proclaim that a State of Emergency exist in the Town of Grand Isle and all the Emergency Preparedness Plans and all Emergency Operations Plans be activated. 2. Extended his congratulations to the 2019 graduating High School Seniors. 3. Announced that the Garden Club had again won a Clean City Award and congratulated them. 4. Announced that hopefully in July there will be a 100 year celebration for the Town Hall. 5. Announced that 19,000 cars passed through the radar car this weekend. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to convene into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. to discuss legal matters. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to reconvene into regular session at 7:58 p.m. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 6/5/19

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. MAY 30, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office John Barrios, 48, Bourg. Violation of probation/ parole. Rusty Dupre, 21, Bayou Blue. Mingling harmful substances. Gerrilynn Guidroz, 25, Lockport. Fugitive. Charles Hammonds, 22, Houma. Violation of probation/ parole. Ta’Corein Jones, 18, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer. Travis Morvant, 42, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property. Joshua Soudelier, 39, Larose. Contempt of court (3 cts). Dale Stafford, 26, Alexandria. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Dept. Lan Tran, 38, Thibodaux. Fugitive; contempt of court (2 cts). Kentrell Pharagood, 42, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer; public intimidation (3 cts). MAY 31, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Dusty Eschette, 37, Raceland. Fugitive; contempt of court. Bruce Fair, 22, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Ryan Guilliot, 43, Thibodaux. Distribution of methamphetamine. Zasmine Johnson, 24, Thibodaux. Simple battery. Derek Jones, 49, Raceland. Contempt of court; possession of methamphetamine. Nikia Melancon, 41, Leeville. Contempt of court. Roberto Munoz, 31, TX. Unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure. Perry Shelby, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court. Amanda Theriot, 29, Raceland. Contempt of court. Roxie Toups, 24, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Thibodaux Police Dept. John Washington, 27, Thi-

bodaux. Second degree murder. June 1, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Kaitlyn Eymard, 22, Galliano. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; battery of a dating partner. Rosemary Lecompte, 46, Houma. Simple assault; criminal trespass; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Jalisa Lloyd, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jerald Verdin, 41, Houma. Simple assault; criminal trespass. Rodolfo Chan, 36, Morgan City. Reckless operation without accident; driver must be licensed; illegal possession of stolen things; DWI. Lockport Police Department Harley Badeaux, 20, Raceland. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Thibodaux Police Dept. Ancre Holly, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). Steven Allen, 21, Thibodaux. No seat belt; resisting an officer. Warren Cooler, 26, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Joshua Herbert,, 31, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer; theft. Golden Meadow Police Josh Plaisance, 33, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). June 2, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Thomas Hargroves, 39, Houma. Fugitive (8 cts). Michael Molaison, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court. Reonnieca Turner, 29, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; home invasion Golden Meadow Police Lonny Lerille, 47, Golden Meadow. Theft; simple burglary of inhabited dwelling; light required on license plate. Trapper Pellegrin, 40, Cut Off. Theft; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; driving under suspension. Jovan Rago, 42, Golden Meadow. Resisting an officer; theft; simple burglary of inhabited dwelling. Louisiana State Police Teddy Lyons, 26, Golden Meadow. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; DWI (2nd). Lockport Police Department Roger Mousseau, 52, Lockport. Contempt of court.

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