Wednesday, March 21, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE by The Lafourche Gazette

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Amid state’s financial woes, oil spill money might be redirected By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As Louisiana lawmakers scrounge for money, state senators are eyeing an annual stream of Gulf oil spill recovery money tied to economic losses from the disaster. Louisiana is expected to receive yearly payments of $53.3 million for 15 years from BP PLC as compensation for economic damages from the massive 2010 oil spill. The payments, which are separate from recovery money slated for coastal restoration, begin in the budget year starting July 1. Under a 2014 law, that money will be steered to the “rainy day” fund, an elderly trust fund and a health savings account that were drained during former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s tenure. But Senate Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur is suggesting Louisiana may have more important needs than replacing depleted savings accounts. He’s talking about scrapping the earmarks and using the dollars for roadwork or for lawmakers to spend on annual government operations. “I think those benefits outweigh the trust fund benefits,” the Ville Platte Democrat said. “It’s a cost-benefit analysis, that’s all it is.” See Spill Money Page 6-A

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Voters will decide Saturday between two candidates for Lafourche Parish district attorney, Interim District Attorney Kristine Russell and Thibodaux City Court prosecutor Brad Naquin. Russell was named Interim District Attorney after former DA Cam Morvant II, citing health concerns, stepped down in November after nearly 15 years. Kristine Russell Voters in the north-central part of the parish will also decide between three candidates on the District 8 seat on the School Board: Chris Lagarde, Raymond Toups and Barry Uzee. Brad Naquin Toups has been serving in the interim since former board member Ronald Pere last May after he and his wife moved outside the Raceland-area district. He had been on the board for 10 years. If no one receives more than half the vote in that race on Saturday, the top two will compete in an April 28 runoff.

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Chris Benoit from Thibodaux is pictured skeet shooting at the 6th Annual Shooting da Crap event as one of his teammates looks on Saturday in Cut Off. In spite of the weather, twenty teams registered for this year’s competition, which is sponsored by Joe’s Septic Contractors. Everyone enjoyed good music, delicious food and drinks, and a compliment from Pamela Landwirth, President and CEO of Give Kids The World, who flew down from Florida to attend the event. During her opening ceremonies speech, she stated that this is the most giving community she has ever been around, a glowing testament from a woman who travels the world. All proceeds donated to the event go to Give Kids The World and The Center For Pediatric Therapy Scholarship Fund.

Analysis: Edwards slow to enter debates on guns and gambling By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Beyond the budget, the two most contentious issues of Louisiana’s legislative session are shaping up to be guns and gambling. On both topics, Gov. John Bel Edwards has been noticeably quiet, seemingly hesitant to wade into new controversies when he’s still mired with old ones. The Democratic governor has offered some tempered initial thoughts and says he’s studying the proposals. If legislation on the divisive topics gains traction, Edwards likely will get dragged into the disputes eventually. About two dozen bills involving gun

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laws have been filed, most stemming from last month’s school shooting in Florida, in which a gunman killed 17 people. Louisiana lawmakers disagree about whether to widen gun laws or curb them in an effort to protect people. Several Republican legislators are suggesting laws to allow concealed handguns at schools and the arming of teachers or other school officials. Democrats, meanwhile, are proposing bans on assault weapons and other gun restrictions. Edwards nodded to the gun debate in his opening day speech to lawmakers, but he dodged taking a position on specific bills. Instead, he referenced the “national conversation.” See Edwards Page 6-A

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State University’s medical school in New Orleans says fewer of its students want to stay in Louisiana to finish their training because of the continued threat of state budget cuts. LSU Health New Orleans announced Friday that 89 of its 193 graduating medical students, or 46 percent, decided to remain in Louisiana for their residency programs. That’s down from 49 percent last year and 64 percent six years ago. See Budget Page 9-A

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JoAnn Chiasson explains some of the things seen on the St. Joseph Altar to some Holy Savior kindergarten students at the school Monday. Altars were displayed throughout the area as a reflection of deep devotion to St. Joseph, the patron of those in need—workers, travelers, the persecuted, the poor, the aged, the dying. After many centuries, the St. Joseph Altar still serves as a reminder that those who have enjoyed some measure of good fortune must share it with those who have less.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Holy Savior offers Lenten meals every Friday

CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWS TO USE! LaSalette Center continues to serve Lenten lunches

Parishioners of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church will once again serve a meal on Fridays in Lent in the LaSalette Center, located next to the church on LA 1. Lunch on March 23 will consist of shrimp gumbo, rice, potato salad and crackers for a donation of $7. Soft drinks and desserts will be available at an additional cost. Dine-ins and takeouts will begin at 11:00 and end at 12:30. Proceeds from the lunches will benefit Our Lady Helps Ministry, which was formed to help parishioners with emergency needs. Deliveries may be made to certain areas. To place an order on Friday morning, please call the LaSalette Center at 475-5886 by 9:00. _________________

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Holy Savior Catholic Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fundraising Committee will be selling Lenten meals starting at 6 p.m. on Fridays during Lent at the front porch of the rectory. The meals include white beans and rice, fried catfish, coleslaw and bread. The donation for the meal is $8. Desserts are also available for purchase. __________________

CCC now has Easter and summer clothing

The Catholic Community Center now has its Easter and summer clothing in stock. Shoppers may come by and check out the large assortment of spring and summer clothing, uniforms, shoes, purses, and many other items available. CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations]. The store is open on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. The money raised is used to purchase food items for the local food pantry. Volunteers are always welcomed. __________________

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Laf. Shrine Club sets date for chili and crackin cookoff

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

Larose KC serving Lenten lunch

The Knights of Columbus Council 8898 will be serving itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last Lenten lunch of this season on Friday, March 23, at itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s KC Home adjacent to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.Â The menu is white beans, rice and shrimp boulettes, dessert and bread.Â The meal is $8.00, and a drink can be purchased for $1.00. Eat in or take out available.Â Â We appreciate theÂ support of the community.Â Your purchases and donations will help the Council continue its support for our church, youth activities, special needs children and seminarians.Â

Mini Einstein camp to be held at SLHS this weekend

The South Lafourche High School Math and Science Club will be hosting a Mini Einstein Camp on March 24, in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gym. Students in grades 1st and 2nd, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with camp from 9 to 11:30 a.m.; students in 3rd to 5th grade, registration begins at 1 p.m. with camp from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $8 per student. Campers will enjoy demos and hands-on scientific activities. Snacks will be provided. Family members in different grade levels may attend together. FMI contact Roxanna Dardar at rdardar@mylpsd.com or Lonnie Rousse at lrousse@mylpsd.com. _________________

Israelite Baptist Church to celebrate their 98th anniversary

The Israelite Baptist Church will be celebrating their 98th annual Church Anniversary on March 25, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Timothy Gaines Campbell of the Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, located in Donaldsonville, will be the guest speaker for this special occasion. __________________

HRCS hosts Appreciation Mass

Holy Rosary Catholic School cordially invites all donors and supporters of the Annual Fund Campaign to the school liturgy on Friday, March 23 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Please join the HRCS family as they offer their highest form of Thanksgiving, the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, for all benefactors and supporters. __________________

Seatbelt checkpoint slated for March 21 and 29

The Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office will conduct seat belt checkpoints in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 29. During these checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for

seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as for proper inspection tags and other potential violations. Checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists.

Letters and Opinions

Lawsuits are not the answer

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These employers are the source of thousands of high-paying jobs, tens of billions in economic growth and billions more in state and local tax revenue. The recent approval of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline project is an example of this recent growth. These lawsuits attack the companies that are currently the largest contributors to our coastal restoration funds. If we truly want to grow and maintain our coastline, we should be doing everything possible to encourage the industries to locate and expand in our state. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to end these attacks and come together to create a coastal protection plan that works for everyone. Sincerely, Senator, Norby Chabert Louisiana State District 20

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Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities to hold statewide meetings

Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities will host a series of statewide community meetings for individuals with developmental disabilities who are on the agency’s waiting list for home and communitybased waiver services. The meetings will allow people who are waiting for communitybased waiver services to learn about the Department’s efforts to change its service delivery system to a new tiered waiver system. Previously, waivers were offered on a first come, first serve basis. Individuals currently on the “waiting list” are encouraged to attend. Locally, the meeting will be held at the Terrebonne Parish Library North Branch, 4130 West Park Ave., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 11. Currently, there are more than 16,000 people on the waiting list that is formally called the Request for Services Registry (RFSR) for the New Opportunities Waiver (NOW). This list has been in place for more than 20 years and is now at an all-time high.

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Louisiana tax-filers encouraged to seek refund info online

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If you’re thinking about calling Louisiana’s revenue department to check on an income tax refund, you might want to try the agency’s website instead. The Louisiana Department of Revenue says it is seeing extremely high call volumes and taxpayers will get quicker answers about their refunds by doing their own search online. To check the status of a refund online, taxpayers need their Social Security number, filing status and refund amount. The revenue department says refunds are typically received within 60 days of filing if the tax returns were completed electronically, or within 14 weeks if they were filed through paper returns. The department says more than 400,000 individual income tax refunds have been issued so far this year. May 15 is the deadline for filing personal income taxes in Louisiana. ___

Aretha Franklin cancels concert due to doctor’s orders

NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin is canceling an upcoming concert on doctor’s orders. The Queen of Soul’s management team says in a statement Friday that Franklin will not perform on April 28 at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Organizers say Rod Stewart will perform as the headliner instead. The statement says the singer has been ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest completely for at least the next two months. It adds that Franklin is

“extremely disappointed she cannot perform as she had expected and hoped to.” Last year, Franklin announced her plans to retire, saying she would perform at “some select things.” ___

Louisiana agriculture dept. pays off hefty construction debt

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says his agency

has paid off $97 million in borrowing debts he inherited when he took over the office in 2008. Strain told the House Appropriations Committee on Monday the Department of Agriculture and Forestry made the final payment in September, six years ahead of schedule. The debt involved bonds sold by his predecessor, Bob Odom, to pay for construction projects and equipment purchases. The projects in-

cluded a sugar syrup mill in southwest Louisiana, an office complex in Woodworth, firefighting equipment and tractors and a remodeling of the department’s main office in Baton Rouge. A yearly portion of taxes from racetrack slot machines helped pay off the debt. Strain says that money now will go to agency operations to lessen reliance on general tax dollars. ___

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Winning $457 million Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania

MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the winning Powerball ticket worth almost $457 million was sold at a convenience store in Lancaster County. Officials said the ticket was sold at Speedway in Manheim. The store earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It was

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Brad Naquin — A Conservative District Attorney for Lafourche Parish Tough on crime/ aggressively prosecute violent criminals and drug dealers • A new, aggressive approach to tackling the opioid, meth and drug problems in Lafourche Parish, including drug courts, intervention, education, and interdiction • Protect our constitutional rights, especially our Second Amendment rights • Will stand against illegal aliens getting welfare • Opposed to sanctuary cities • Take politics out of the DA’s of ce/no more political deals •

When It Comes to Quali cations, Brad Naquin Is Prepared for the Job! For the Past 20 Years Brad Naquin Has Served As Prosecutor, City of Thibodaux! Now, Brad Is Prepared to Be the Prosecutor for All of Lafourche Parish! The last three mayors of Thibodaux have all witnessed Brad Naquin’s ability, preparation and quali cations and all have appointed him as City Prosecutor for the City of Thibodaux.

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Spill Money From 1-A

Louisiana has a nearly $14 billion backlog of road, bridge and other transportation work. The state also has an estimated $700 million budget gap next year and projected shortfalls years beyond that. LaFleur prefers using the oil spill money to boost infrastructure spending. He notes that President Donald Trump has floated plans to pump more federal dollars into roads, bridges and ports — but states would have to pay a share of the costs. But Louisiana also has an immediate financial shortfall looming, when temporary taxes expire as the new budget year begins. Public colleges, the TOPS tuition program, safety net health services and public safety programs could be on the chopping block. “That $50 million could go a long way to pay for TOPS. It could go a long way to pay for every single thing that’s in jeopardy now,” LaFleur said. A special session called by Gov. John Bel Edwards to pass taxes to close the budget hole failed amid House gridlock. The Democratic governor and legislative leaders are talking about calling another special session in mid-May, but it remains unclear if money will be raised to offset the gap. Taxes can’t be considered in the current regular session. Edwards has indicated he’d consider reworking the BP money. Republican Senate President John Alario said the $53 million “could be thrown in the mix” of budget negotiations. Senators voted two years ago to use the economic damages money for operating expenses, but the idea didn’t win support in the House. LaFleur tried his infrastructure approach last year but saw that concept, too, stall in the House. This year, LaFleur filed a bill that could be rewritten to whatever approach might gain traction. “We’re going to hold off until we see how the session goes and what direction the House takes. I’m assuming as we work through the budget process, there will be a lot more discussion about revenue streams,” he said. The economic damages dollars are separate from an estimated $5.8 billion Louisiana is expected to receive in other civil penalties from violations of environmental laws, money that’s required to be set aside for coastal restoration projects and environmental rehabilitation. Lawmakers reworked the economic damages spending once before, in 2016. At Edwards’ request, they agreed to spend the first $200 million from the settlement to plug budget holes. The remaining $800 million will be doled out in the annual installments. ___

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“Our priority is public safety for our children, and I know that we can have a constructive dialogue here in Louisiana over the course of this session and advance this cause,” he said. Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo said the governor will be meeting over the next two weeks with educators, law enforcement officials, advocates and representatives of the National Rifle Association “to determine the best approach for Louisiana.” “The ultimate goal is to ensure students can learn in a safe environment, while still recognizing and protecting an individual’s Second Amendment rights,” Carbo said in a statement. It’s unclear what approach, if any, could gain traction. Rep. Stuart Bishop, a Lafayette Republican and gun rights supporter, said he doesn’t expect most of the gun bills to go anywhere in the House. Republican Senate President John Alario said he’s also not sure if any of the measures could make it through his chamber. “How do you best protect children in their schools? I think that’s what the discussion will be centered around,” Alario said. “I think it’s an issue that needs some debate.” Beyond guns, lawmakers are diving into heated debates on gambling, a topic that had remained largely dormant for years in Louisiana.

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About 30 proposals involving video poker, riverboat gambling, the New Orleans land-based casino, slots at horse racing facilities and sports betting have been filed. Most of the measures would expand gambling or lessen existing restrictions. One proposal would move a riverboat casino from Bossier City to a shallow river in Edwards’ home of Tangipahoa Parish. Supporters say the proposals would keep gambling facilities competitive with their counterparts in other states, to keep dollars flowing to Louisiana’s treasury. Gambling, including the lottery, brings in about $900 million annually to state coffers. Edwards sidestepped gambling in his opening day speech. His spokesman said the governor is still reviewing the bills. But Carbo said Edwards is “generally sup-

portive” of allowing riverboat casinos to move to land and redefining the limits on their gambling space. Carbo said the governor doesn’t believe those ideas expand gambling. Edwards also supports proposals from Harrah’s to build a second hotel and expand its non-gambling footprint at the New Orleans casino. “Harrah’s plays a critical role in New Orleans’ economy and this expansion represents their continued commitment to Louisiana. This

expansion will create jobs and revitalize a major tourist attraction,” Carbo said. Gambling lobbyists may have more immediate worries than whether Edwards is on board with their proposals — namely, the concerns of Alario, a powerful leader whose decisions can often determine a bill’s fate in the Senate. “I am personally concerned about so many gaming bills being introduced in this session,” Alario said Thursday. “Every form of gaming has decided if

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somebody’s doing something they want a piece of action, and I’m not sure each of those things are in the best interest of the people. Further expansion of gaming I don’t think is very good for our economy as a whole.” ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Five-Generation Families

Pictured is the Five-Generation Esponge family: great-great grandmother, Rose Adams; great-grandfather, Harold (Rock) Esponge; grandfather, Micheal (Mordock) Esponge; father, Tyler Esponge; and baby, Ayden Michael Esponge.

Pictured is the Five Generation Callais family, from left to right: baby Ronney Marretta; mother, Brittney Marretta; grandmother, Dodi Charpentier; greatgrandfather, Daniel Callais; and great-great grandmother, Nancy Callais.

Engagement

Parks - Terrebonne

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eldred Parks of New Roads, Louisiana, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Taylor Marie Glacier Parks, to Renzi James Terrebonne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy James Terrebonne of Cut Off, Louisiana. The couple will be united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in June of 2018, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Alvin (Mildred) Chustz and the late Mr. Alvin Chustz of New Roads, Louisiana, and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Arthur Parks, Jr. of New Orleans, Louisiana. Her fiancé is the grandson of Mrs. George (Dorothy) Parr and the late Mr. George Parr of Larose, Louisiana, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alzia Terrebonne of Cut Off, Louisiana.

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Pictured is the Five-Generation Griffin Family, from left to right: baby Ronney Marretta; mother, Brittney Marretta; grandmother, Dodi Charpentier; greatgrandmother, Gail Callais; and great-great grandmother, Mildred Griffin.

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Teachers participate in the beach profiling activity during a past WETSHOP. Submitted Photo

Registration now open to teachers for WETSHOP 2018

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is once again offering WETSHOP 2018, a coastal awareness workshop for science, history and social studies teachers. The workshop is scheduled for July 8 – 13, at the LDWF Grand Isle Research Lab. The focus of this 6day workshop is to provide teachers with an in-depth look at issues related to wetland ecology and coastal land loss in Louisiana. Participating teachers will accrue 55 hours of instruction covering a wide variety of topics including wetland ecology, fisheries management, and coastal restoration. Teachers will also spend a portion of each day in the field learning about maritime forests, barrier island beach ecology, coastal restoration projects, bird life, marsh and swamp habitats and marine organisms. This year, participants will visit one of the largest coastal restoration projects in the world. All participating

LPSO’s Beginner Handgun Course set for April 28

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a Beginner Handgun Course on Saturday, April 28, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until around noon. The cost for the course is $50, and advance registration is suggested due to class size. To register online, or for more information, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net.

teachers will receive standards-based correlated wetland lessons and many other educational resources from numerous sponsoring agencies and organizations. Lodging and meals are provided once participants reach the workshop site. Upon completion of the workshop, each participant will receive a $250.00 stipend. An additional stipend is available during the academic year upon completion of a wetland stewardship project. WETSHOP is sponsored by LDWF in partnership with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) and the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program. WETSHOP is also a collaborative effort with partners that provide experts in the field for presentations and educational materials. Teachers interested in WETSHOP 2018 can register at www.wlf. louisiana.gov/wetshop. For more information, contact LDWF Biologist Supervisor Angela Capello at 318-6234661 or acapello@ wlf.la.gov.

Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary School Busy Bees for the week of February 26th to March 3rd.

Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary School Busy Bees for the week of March 5th to March 9th.

“The anxiety our students feel over budget cuts, either proposed or imposed, to higher education and health care is continuing to erode their confidence in Louisiana,” Larry Hollier, chancellor of the LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, said in a statement. “Our graduates are in great demand by programs in other states, and the constant uncertainty is driving them out of Louisiana in growing numbers,” he said. The state’s financial troubles have forced cuts on the schools in previous years over the last decade, and again, higher education and the safety-net health hospitals and clinics in which medical students train are at risk of reductions in the budget year that begins July 1. Louisiana has an estimated $700 million gap in the upcoming fiscal year, caused by the expiration of temporary taxes. Lawmakers so far have refused to back re-

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placement taxes, with a February special session on taxes ending in total collapse amid partisan gridlock in the House. Another special session is expected sometime in May, but it’s unclear when financing plans will be settled. Health officials worry that decisions for students to leave Louisiana for their residency training could worsen doctor shortages in the state. They point to research showing that high percentages of doctors set up their permanent practices in the places they complete their residency programs. “In the past when our students chose outof-state residency programs, they left to broaden their experience, and many would come home to practice. But if they leave because they think Louisiana’s future as a place to live and practice is in question, they will never return,” Dr. Steve Nelson, medical school dean, said in a statement. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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HOMES

House for sale: 3.2 acres on East 40th Street. Boarders the Community Bible Church. 2 story home. 2 bed, 2 ba, extra large living area with 45x60 storage building/shop. $295,000. By appointment only. 985-2139239. _________________________

LAND

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

FOR RENT

Apt. For rent: 1 bedroom, unfurnished. LA 308 near Golden Meadow bridge. Single or couple; no pets; no smoking. $460 month and $460 deposit. Call 985-258-6277. _________________________ Apartment for rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. $600/month plus $500/deposit. No pets. FMI Call 985-665-7621. _________________________ House for rent: LA 1 Cut Off. 3 bed, 1 ba. Good neighborhood. Call 691-1367 for details. Leave voicemail. _________________________

For Rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $525/month and $525/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________________

Multiple Rentals Available: Two 2 bedrooms, 2 bath trailers; partially furnished. One 3 bedroom and 1 bath trailer partially furnished all in Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom trailer for rent down West 64th St. $500/mo.2 bedroom House, 2 bath, covered carport, $650/month. 632-3045. _________________________ Room for rent: 985-855-9944 in the Larose area. _________________________ Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place?â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroomand 3 bedroom; kitchenette and bath; starting at $400/month plus utilities in Mathews, LA. Call 985438-8296. _________________________ House for rent: In Galliano. Completely furnished. Located on West 159th street. House 111. FMI Call 985-475-7763 or 985-637-7763. _________________________ House for rent: 3 bed 1.5 bath; living room/kitchen combined; central A/C, heat; laundry room; carport. Good neighborhood on private property in Cut Off. 985632-7959 or 985-856-7495. _________________________ Trailer For rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath; partially furnished in Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________

ESTATE SALE (all contents of house will be sold)

Saturday, March 24 to Monday, March 26 9 am to 3 pm 11578 Hwy 1, Larose (north of Intracoastal)

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Efficiency apartment for rent: 1 br; 1 ba; kitchen and living room area; washer and dryer; utilities paid. 632-5610. _________________________ For rent: 5 bedroom and 3 bath, unfurnished in Galliano area. $1,200 per month $1,200 deposit. Utility (water and electric) will cost about $500 per month. No pets; no smoking in house. Multiple family and company housing excepted with an additional $200/mo. Please call 985-696-7373 or email 167thrental@gmail.com. _________________________ FREE RENT! Half off the first monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent with a new lease. Both furnished and unfurnished units available. Pets welcomed! $795/month for unfurnished unit and $750 security deposit. Units all have 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen and washer and dryer. Go to www.coteblancheapartments.c om for pictures. Call Bill at 985325-5626 for more info. ________________________

MERCHANDISE

For Sale: Celeste Fig Trees. 985-691-9466. _________________________ Factory made trailer: frame made into a flatbed trailer. Call 985-447-6265. _________________________ Salty Oysters For Sale: 1/2 gallon, sacks and half sakcs; west 181st Street; 985-6377748. _________________________

CAMPERS

Camper For Sale: 2008 Dutchmen Camper; 28 ft; very good condition; carport kept; new ties; some extras included; $12,000. Call 985-665-7561, please leave message; can be seen at 210 East 16th Street, Larose. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

We Pay Cash for Gold, Silver and Diamonds Bayouside Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1., Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985227-2470. _________________________ Looking to buy: a wrecked motorcycle/ATV. Please call 985209-1025. _________________________

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. _________________________ Drivers Class-A CDL: Increased pay and new trucks!! Dedicated routes! No CDL? No problem!! Call Swift today. 855292-2945. _________________________ Gulf Coast Employment is taking applications for experienced deckhands. Call today! 985-693-7750. ________________________

SBL has an opening for dependable roustabout. Must have own transportation, pass physical and drug screen. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ Southern Home Furnishings: now taking applications for Delivery/warehouse person. Must be 21 or older to apply; have a presentable appearance, clean driving record, able to lift heave merchandise, reliable, must have good customer service skills. Apply in person at Southern Home Furnishings 14814 West Main St in Cut Off. No phone calls. _________________________

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HUB Enterprises, a leading security company, is now hiring full-time security guards, armed and unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Lafourche area. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but experience is not necessary. Must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, clean criminal history and reliable transportation. Call 1-800-759-3660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com. ________________________

Heather Landry Photography: Looking for 2019 SENIOR REPS to represent Heather Landry Photography for the school year of 2018-2019! Deadline to apply is April 30, 2018. Only 2 Seniors from each high school will be selected.To apply, please email hlandryphotog@yahoo.com. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ J & Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. _________________________ Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Brockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Now until 4/25. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-278-5792. _________________________ Mataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Construction Company LLC: Concrete work: House slabs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, a/c pads, parking lots, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140 or 985-258-6473. Licensed and insured. _________________________

Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-2787188, ask for Tony. Blessings. ______________________

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Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Melanconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ DreamScapes Lawn and Landscaping Grass cutting, weed eating, hedging, tree trimming and removal, landscaping, flower bed weeding and mulching, pressure washing, ETC. 985-2789533 or 985-278-3831. _________________________ Housekeeping: for camps, houses and businesses. Call Ruby at 985-278-9543. No job to big or to small! Just give me a call. _________________________

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Chihuahua Puppies For Sale: $150. Call 985-291-0590. _________________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ 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: 4234 Hwy. 90 E., Des Allemands, La. 70030 under the business name of: Pottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holdings LLC doing business as: Des Allemands Daiquiris signed: /s/ Rhonda Potts, owner. _________________________ LA TOUR GOLF CLUB, LLC is applying to the Office of Alcoholic and Tobacco 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 location: LA Tour Golf Club, 300 LA Tour Blvd., Mathews, LA 70375. Sole member and manager of LA Tour Golf Club, LLC is LAWRENCE X. BOUCVALT, III. _________________________

Notice: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;am applying to the Town of Grand Isle for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages of HIGHâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;ANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;LOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;alcohol content at retail at the following addressd: 3125 HWYâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;1, Grand Isle, LAâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;70358 in the Parish of Jefferson. Business NameL Island Dollar Supermarket. Name of Owner:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Island Dollar and Hardware, LLC. _________________________

OBITUARIES

BLAINE CHERAMIE Blaine Paul Cheramie, 24, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on March 18, 2018. A visitation will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on March 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. until service time. A Funeral Mass will begin at 12 noon with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. Mr. Blaine is survived by his parents, Rod Cheramie (Kerry Cheramie) and mother Toni Authement (Danny Hebert); brothers, Brandon Cheramie, Luke Cheramie, and Matthew Cheramie; and grandparents, Rowena Cheramie, Ruth Rodrigue, and Teddy and Betty Orgeron. Mr. Cheramie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Cheramie, Ecton Rodrigue, and Earl Matherne; and uncle, Gary Cheramie. Blaine was an avid fisherman, loved his motorcycles and his brothers. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE 11-A

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. MARCH 15, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Satila Boudreaux, 28, Reserve. Violation of probation/parole. Sabrie Bruce, 29, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole. Simon Bruce, 27, Larose. Violation of probation/parole; contempt of court. Brandon Coler, 29, Thibodaux. Revocation of parole for violation of condition. Lacey Guidry, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 CTS); Violation of probation/parole. Keenan Harris, 19, New Orleans. Illegal possession of stolen things; reckless operation with accident; driver must be licensed; aggravated flight from officer. Jeremy Hester, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court. Raynell Lewis, 30, Metairie. Contempt of court. Carl Shelvin, 23, Gray. Violation of probation/parole. Cheyane Stone, 27, Cut Off. Forgery (5 CTS) – warrant; contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Mark Tastet, 31, Lockport. Contempt of court. MARCH 16, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Carmicheal Anderson, 19, Thibodaux. Attempt/second degree murder. Joey Domangue, 30, Lockport. Simple burglary. Trent Folse, 23, Houma. Resisting an officer; no seat belt; possession with intent to distribute MDMA; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Richard Queen II, 36, Thibodaux. Prohibited acts – schedule II (attempted – 2 CTS). Dorian Allemand, 31, Lockport. Violation of protective orders. Thibodaux Police Department Jerone Kennedy, 57, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. MARCH 17, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Colby Perez, 28, Thibodaux. Unauthorized use of a movable; violation of protective orders; resisting an officer w/force or violence. Thibodaux Police Department Michelle Dupre, 33, Homeless. Contempt of court (2 CTS); resisting an officer; theft generally. MARCH 18, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jorge Elizondo, 32, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Corey Porter Jr., 19, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Gordon Taylor, 29, Golden Meadow. Disturbing the peace; resisting an officer. Louisiana State Police Juan Robles, 36, Houma. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced the arrest of a Thibodaux Police officer in connection with a narcotics investigation. Richard Queen II (age 36) of Thibodaux is charged with attempting to purchase narcotics. Through a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation, agents learned Queen attempted to illegally purchase pharmaceutical narcotics. Following an investigation, agents obtained warrants for Queen’s arrest. On Friday, March 16, agents met with Queen at the Thibodaux Police Department office at the Stark Municipal Complex in Thibodaux. He was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on warrants for two counts of Attempted Possession of a

Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. Queen was s u b s e quently reQueen leased on personal recognizance by order of Judge F. Hugh Larose. Chief Zeringue stated, “We were notified by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office of allegations of wrongdoing by one of our Patrol Officers, Richard Queen II. As the investigation progressed, we received updates and were informed once the warrants were obtained. After confirming the details, Queen was immediately relieved of his duty effective today, March 16, 2018, and all of his Police equipment was immediately confiscated.” “This is not just a violation of the law and agency policy, but a violation of the community trust that we hold so

T h e Lafourche Parish Sheriffs Office arrested a Monroe teenager Harris after he led law enforcement officers on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle. Keenan Harris, 19, faces several charges in the incident. At around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, deputies located a compact SUV traveling westbound on US Highway 90 in Raceland, which had been re-

ported stolen in New Orleans. The vehicle exited US 90 and continued westbound onto LA Highway 182. Additional units from Louisiana State Police Troop C arrived to assist, and deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Keenan Harris, refused to stop and accelerated to a high rate of speed. Troopers set up a roadblock at the intersection of LA 182 and LA 316 where Harris’ tires were spiked. Harris turned onto LA 316

dear to our hearts,” Chief Zeringue continued. “Trustworthiness is one of our core values, and a cornerstone that the culture of this agency is built upon. To us, it’s not just a word to impress our community partners, but a promise of something we would continuously strive for. It was a promise that if something was ever identified that violated the trust of those we serve, it would be dealt with and the wrongdoer would be held accountable. That is what happened here today.” Chief Zeringue added, “We hope that this serves as a shining example that faith in law enforcement is not misplaced. Not because mistakes and violations never happen, but because those in law enforcement will hold each other accountable. No one is above the law, and we will continue to work with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office by assisting them with anything and everything they need.”

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where he eventually crashed into a ditch. Harris exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, but he was quickly apprehended. Deputies found Harris did not have a valid driver’s license. When questioned about the vehicle, he claimed to have borrowed it from “a friend. Harris was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on charges of Possession of Stolen Things, Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and no driver’s license. His bond is set at $35,600.

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SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF USED EXCAVATOR

Sealed bids for the sale of used equipment will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354 until 11:00 a.m. April 5, 2018. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the sale of the following item: 2007 Doosan Long Arm Excavator Minimum Bid, $27,000.00 Item may be viewed by appointment only at the South Lafourche Levee District office located at 17904 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA. To schedule an appointment, please contact Drake Baudoin at (985) 696-6335, or call the office of the South Lafourche Levee District at (985) 632-7554. Bids should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, PO Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked “Sale of Used Excavator”. The envelope should also contain a return address. Bids will be accepted by US Postal Service or may be hand delivered, in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. A descriptive list of the item, including instructions on placing your bid, may be found on our website at www.slld.org. Click on Bids & Quotes from the left side column. Or you may stop by our office during regular business hours to pick up a copy. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 5, 2018 will be returned unopened. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality, or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. The winning bidder will make full payment within 5 days of Board acceptance of the bid price. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary Publication Notice: 3/21/18 3/28/18

Bid notice TOWN OF GRAND ISLE SECTION A INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, by the Town of Grand Isle (TOGI), at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center, 3101 Hwy 1, in Grand Isle, Louisiana until 2:00 P.M, and TOGI shall at that time and place publically open the bids and read them aloud. Bid documents are posted on https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfpc10163-town-of-grandisle.html. 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 Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620. Each bid shall be either hand delivered by the bidder or his agent, or such bid shall be sent by United States Postal Service registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested, or shall be submitted electronically with Central Auction House (CAH). Bids shall not be accepted or taken, including receiving any hand delivered bids, on days which are recognized as holidays by the United States Postal Service. The mailing address for bids is: Town of Grand Isle 170 Ludwig Lane Grand Isle, LA 70358 No bid received after the scheduled time for opening will be considered. Failure of the U.S. Mail to deliver the bids timely shall not be considered due cause for the scheduled time of the bid opening to be extended. Project Name: Town Hall Rehabilitation Project No: PW1746v2 Project Description: Repair of damage beams, columns, and stairway. Miscellaneous electrical and plumbing under the Town Hall near beams and columns. Miscellaneous repair to the Chief of Police Office, Police Department and the Town Hall due to Hurricane damage. Bids must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Bidding Documents. A single set of Bidding Documents shall be issued at the cost of reproduction to contractors who are licensed by the Licensing Board of Contractors. This Project shall require a Louisiana Contractors license number for one of the following General Contractors or Heavy Construction. Bidding Documents for this Project are on file in the office of GIS Engineering, 197 Elysian Drive, Houma, Louisiana. Please contact Ann Hebert for any clarification or information with regard to the specifications.A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center, located at 3101 Hwy 1 in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The Town of Grand Isle reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Louisiana State Bid Law. DAVID CAMARDELLE, MAYOR TOWN OF GRAND ISLE 3-21-18 3-28-18 4-4-18

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGLULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 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 at prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Council Member Ray Santiny Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as presented. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the February 27, 2018 town meeting as written. The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny: ORDINANCE NO. 968 An ordinance requested by property owner, Sydney Malone, to approve the redivision of Tract 2 (as shown on the redivision of property belonging to Webb Cheramie, map dated July 2, 2013) into Parcel 1, Parcel 2, Parcel 3 and Parcel 4, of Cape Caminada Subdivision, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “CAPE CAMINADA, BEING THE REDIVISION OF TRACT 2 OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO SYDNEY MALONE, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 29 NOVEMBER 2017. WHEREAS, the said property owned by Sydney Malone is now more particularly described as follows: Tract 2: One (1) certain tract of land, situated on Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and being designated as Tract 2and is shown on a map prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., titled, “MAP SHOWING SURVEY OF TRACT 1 & TRACT 2 OF THE REDIVISION OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO WEBB CHERAMIE, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 2 JULY 2013. WHEREAS, it is desired to redivide Tract 2 (as described above) into Parcel 1, Parcel 2, Parcel 3 and Parcel 4 of Cape Caminada Subdivision as described below: PARCEL 1: One certain parcel of land described as Parcel 1 of Cape Caminada, and is shown on a map prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., titled, “CAPE CAMINADA, REDIVISION OF PROPERTY BELONING TO SYDNEY MALONE, LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 29 NOVEMBER 2017. PARCEL 2: One certain parcel of land described as Parcel 2, of Cape Caminada, situated on Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and is shown on a map prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., titled, “CAPE CAMINADA, REDIVISION OF PROPERTY BELONING TO SYDNEY MALONE, LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 29 NOVEMBER 2017. PARCEL 3: One certain parcel of land described as Parcel 3, of Cape Caminada, situated on Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and is shown on a map prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., titled, “CAPE CAMINADA, REDIVISION OF PROPERTY BELONING TO SYDNEY MALONE, LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 29 NOVEMBER 2017. PARCEL 4: One certain parcel of land described as Parcel 4, of Cape Caminada, situated on Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana and is shown on a map prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., titled, “CAPE CAMINADA, REDIVISION OF PROPERTY BELONING TO SYDNEY MALONE, LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 29 NOVEMBER 2017. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: Approval of a redivision of Tract 2 (as shown on the redivision of property belonging to Webb Cheramie, map dated July 2, 2013) into Parcel 1, Parcel 2, Parcel 3 and Parcel 4 of Cape Caminada Subdivision, as shown on a map prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “CAPE CAMINADA, BEING THE REDIVISION OF TRACT 2 OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO SYDNEY MALONE, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 29 NOVEMBER 2017. The approval of this ordinance is for the redivision of the lots only, it does not approve the development of this project. For development you will need the approval from the Jefferson Parish Water Department, Grand Isle Fire Department, Department of Health and Hospitals, The Town of Grand Isle subdivision ordinance development requirement, and approval from the Mayor and Town Council. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny This ordinance was declared adopted this 13th day of March, 2018 and becomes effective on said date. Police Chief Laine Landry gave the following police report: For the period of February 28 thru March 13, 2018 there were 2 arrest, 7 traffic stops, 4 traffic citations issued, 22 total calls, 25 EMS runs and 2 fire runs; traffic fines totaled $2,960.92, and $698.00 misdemeanor payments: misdemeanor & traffic starting July 1, 2017 to present totals $180,298.89: Golf cart tags total

$6,600.00. He then announced that the Boston Whaler boat was received and that Lafourche Parish was going to paint it and put on decals for the Town. He also mentioned that he would like to talk to the Port Commission to patrol with him. He mentioned that his Easter egg hunt would be on March 31, 2018 at the Community Center. Joseph Chauvin with GIS Engineering reported: 1. Meeting with School Principal Mrs. Templet to discuss a baseball grant. Council Members Brian Barthelemy and Kelly Besson, Jr. supported a recent baseball game and raised over $300 selling hamburgers and hot dogs. 3. FEMA Project on the Town Hall bids advertised – April 17, 2:00 P.M. bids will be gathered at the Multiplex Center. 4. Planting on the Hurricane Protection Levee will take place soon after this cold weather. 5. Gave Grand Isle Historical pictures to Council Member Bladsacker and she mentioned she would like to have more. Motion by the Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and agreed by majority with Council Member Leoda Bladsacker abstaining to grant the request of Tommy and Enid Hollier to cut a dead branch in an oak tree on their property as shown on a photograph presented to the Council. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant the request of David Barthel (Serenity by the Sea) use of the Community Center on May 3, 2018 for their annual Convention. However, there will have to be a $75.00 charge for the use of the Center and they will be responsible for cleaning the building after the event. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to grant the request of the Grand Isle Community Development Team the use of the Community Center downstairs and parking area for the Grand Isle Wide Garage Sale on May 26, 2018. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve an Engineering Agreement between the Town of Grand Isle and Hartman Engineering, Inc. for preparing plans and specification for the Multiplex Center renovation for the Police Department. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. with Council Member Leoda Bladsacker abstaining was agreed upon to deny the request of Lew Parks to remove an oak tree located at 2009 Sarah Lane in Amaris Isle Plantation. Council Member Brian Barthelemy stated that the State Park should not be given a discount on collecting their garbage because other businesses have to pay full price (not fair). Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. requests/reports: 1. Requested a speed bump on Chighizola Lane. 2. Requested that Jody Adam knock down the second sand levee on the beach made by raking the beach. 3. Presented the Council with a secondary solution to the mosquito control problem consisting of equipment cost and a plan for town employees to administer the program. A motion was made by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously agreed upon to send Chris Hernandez and Brylan LeBlanc to school to acquire licenses for spraying for mosquitoes. Council Member Mona Santiny requests/reports/: 1. Asked about the traffic lights at the three small bridges at the entrance of the town limits. It was reported that it was an 18 month project and they are going to work on one side and open two lanes for the summer and then come back to the other side. 2. Questioned about the Wildlife & Fisheries citations for people fishing on the bridge. The Chief reported that he would call someone about it tomorrow. Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Asked about the fencing for the Hurricane Protection Levee on the western end to keep people off. Chris Hernandez reported that it would be delivered tomorrow (3 rolls). 2. Asked about paint for the girl’s baseball dugout. Council Member Mona Santiny will get the paint from Sureway. 3. Reported that C.J. Gibson with Jefferson Parish will send someone to dress up the Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion before the Blessing of the Fleet and signs will be displayed at the LA Sportsman Show. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Asked about Old Library and Medical Lane appraisal. It was reported that the appraisals were requested Mayor’s report: 1. Governor sent representative to discuss where the Town would like to build the Trojan Outdoor Pavilion. The Mayor would still like to build it on school board property where the old gym was located. They are also looking at property by the school field and property by the Community Center baseball field. 3. Levee Board met in Washington with state representatives to discuss the north side levee but the Corps will not assist unless it is for a category three hurricane. The Mayor wants to change the language for this inclusion. 4. Submitted application to Capitol Outlay for the air strip on Elmer’s Island. 5. Announced that the Cleanest City Contest will be on March 30, 2018. 6. Presented a letter of complaint from Rosalind Besson concerning her neighbor cutting trees. Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 3-21-18

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION February 7, 2018

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. President P. Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll. ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet Rodney Gisclair, Curtis Pierce, Larry Griffin, John Melancon, Jr., and Jimmy Guidry ABSENT: Ervin Bruce Upon motion by Griffin second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for January 10, 2018 Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Larry Picciola reported Sealevel Construction has completed GLF625 Site Improvements and is in the lien period which ends February 18th. Engineer Larry Picciola reported Sealevel Construction has installed all brackets and will be installing the bumper pipe this week for the Slip C 939’ West Bulkhead project. The drainage inserts through the bulkhead are done, painting is scheduled for next week, and then Sealevel will install light weight aggregate in 2 to 3 weeks. The current completion date is April 22nd. Engineer Larry Picciola reported bids were open yesterday for the Slip C 939’ West Sweep Dredge project. There were 6 bidders with the lowest from Magnolia Dredge & Dock for $437,616. The next bid was from Crosby Dredging for $1,456 more. The bid is later to consider. Melancon questioned the highest bid, which Picciola replied $1.2 million. Engineer Joe Picciola reported Crosby Dredging has driven the concrete piles for 6 deadman for Slip C 1671’ East Bulkhead project. Crosby received steel sheets on Monday and have started to install. Engineer John Plaisance reported Crosby Dredging continues to dredge Slip D and place spoil in the mitigation area for Mitigation Dredge of Slip D. The project may run over on quantities but it is expected to be complete on time. Airport Projects – R. Osborne reported in January the aircraft operations were 2,208 with 9,326 passengers and 3,186 vehicles. Regarding the Taxiway Lighting and Runway LED upgrades, Sun Industries has poured 40 concrete forms and are set to pour 40 more by the end of the week. The LOOP brine line replacement project is complete and the site has been cleared. Gaudet questioned the operations in January from last year, which Osborne replied they were close. Osborne stated the slow months are November to February. Other Projects – Joni Tuck updated the board on the Section 203 Feasibility Study. We had productive meetings while in DC with headquarters of National Marine Fisheries and the Corps. They seem happy with the continued data they are receiving and the cost ratio numbers of 10 to 1. The Corps is onboard with assisting us to make sure the environmental benefits are included to get us to the high level of benefit cost ratio. There is a meeting tomorrow to finalize the beneficial use management which will bring us to final cost numbers and environmental impact analysis. We are on target for a draft EIS in March, then with the comment and review period we should be on tract for a final EIS in June or July. Engineer Joe Picciola reported we are waiting for the Parish to approve the right of way agreements with the Port and Water District for the LA 308 Airport Access Improvements. This will be brought up again at their next meeting and once done we will be ready to go out for bids. R. Gisclair questioned if the Parish understands what this involves, which Picciola replied yes it needs to be presented to them as an ordinance rather than a resolution. It has been revised and resubmitted to them with the appropriate language. Engineer Joe Picciola reported the Parish awarded the contract for the removal of the Fourchon Bridge to Tidewater Dock. The contracts are being processed with the Parish. The preconstruction meeting is scheduled for tomorrow and the tentative start date is February 19th. Engineer Larry Picciola reported Magnolia Dredge had a few issues at the beginning with the freezing temperatures and an excavator flipping for the LA 1 Phase 2 Leeville Mitigation Dredge. Last week, they began working 24/7 and plan to complete by March 31st. Chiasson stated he was asked by the board to read the following article: “President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night followed a week spent in Washington by Port Fourchon officials discussing the port’s ambitious future expansion plans and its vital role in America’s energy industry with our federal delegation and administration staff. Currently, Port Fourchon is one of the busiest ports in the nation, and services over 90 percent of all deepwater offshore energy production. We are also the conduit through which the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port brings

ashore millions of barrels of oil per day, making Port Fourchon the gateway to nearly 20 percent of the nation’s oil supply. Since 1960, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission has taken its role as an economic and community developer to heart – growing the port from one small dock facility on the bank of Bayou Lafourche to a sprawling industrial services hub with over 70,000 linear feet of waterside dock space situated on nearly 2,000 acres of developed land. Today, we are responsible for an economic impact to the state of Louisiana of nearly $4 billion annually, including over $650 million in household earnings per year, and we are proud to say that 80 percent of this economic impact stays right here in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. As we have grown on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, so too has our understanding of the dynamic environment in which we work, and our ability to plan and build for the challenges of the future through the application of our holistic resiliency development philosophy. Our role in the energy industry has seen us grow into the largest, most concentrated energy services hub in the nation. Over the past 58 years, our community has seen the ups and downs of the energy industry, and we have been the home of many comeback stories, some of which are being written right now. In recent years, we have been working on planning our future development in a manner that will broaden the base of services Port Fourchon is ideally suited to provide to industry. Through this future planning, we have crafted a holistically resilient vision of our future. This vision requires large-scale investment in infrastructure, both on land and in the water, that will position the United States as the offshore energy services hub for the Western Hemisphere. This is why we were so encouraged to see that our vision for the future of Port Fourchon and our role in America’s long-term energy dominance lines up perfectly with the administration’s priorities as outlined in the State of the Union address. Listening to the president’s speech, it is clear that Port Fourchon’s package of future development meets all of the goals of this administration’s infrastructure vision. Not only do we offer one coordinated vision to usher in American energy dominance, but we also offer the opportunity to repair and replace a crumbling road by completing the elevation of La. 1, deepen one of the nation’s busiest and most strategic ports, construct a world-class shipyard facility to enable the United States to bring approximately 1,300 good-paying fabrication jobs back home to the U.S. and utilize the dredge materials from our channel deepening works to restore thousands of acres of our precious coast to the landscape – providing thousands of commercial and recreational fishermen with more opportunity to live and work where we love to be. We aren’t relying on the government alone. Currently, Port Fourchon operates with no debt, which allows us to use that capacity to maximize and leverage dozens of funding sources to fuel our growth. We also stand side by side with our tenants, partners and friends in the industry who also realize that the port’s synergy with industry fuels our community’s dream for a more prosperous, secure future. The Greater Lafourche Port Commission stands ready to play our part in this “new American moment” where we all share in long-term prosperity by increasing the nation’s capacity to bring home jobs and investment, restore our coast to provide our built infrastructure and communities natural protective buffers and flood-risk reduction and keep our recreational and commercial fishery bountiful. Quite simply put, we are Louisiana’s best-positioned project to attract a large-scale infrastructure investment under this program.” Chiasson stated this brings to light everything we talk about every day with all the work we continue to do and the importance of the relationship with our tenants. Also, what has been built through the Port’s investment and the Tenant’s investment is the reason why we move forward into the future and our name keeps elevating in the national economic landscape. President Gisclair stated the article was in the Daily Comet on Saturday. With no public comment, the board moved to committee reports. Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met February 5th in Cut Off present was P. Gisclair, Griffin, Melancon, and Cheramie. Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Assignment of Waste Auditors, Inc. lease GLF198 created by the sale/transfer of ownership from Irving Pratt to his son Philip Pratt. Upon motion by Melancon second by Griffin, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from In Hot Water, LLC to sublease a portion of site GLF611 to Clean Waste Holdings, LLC. Upon motion by Gaudet second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Martin Holdings, LLC to amend lease property descriptions for GLF307-Main

and GLF307-13. Upon motion by Pierce second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Fourchon Heavy Lift, LLC to amend lease property descriptions for GLF402 sites. Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Tampnet, Inc. for a Tower Lease at Fourchon with monthly basic rent of $4,000. Upon motion by Gaudet second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) for planting in the mitigation area. Upon motion by Cheramie second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Chevron Pipe Line Company to lease space at the Nerby Collins Marina to moor a vessel, construct a boat shed and lift, park up to 10 personnel vehicles, and locate security cameras on site. Said lease is a temporary lease due to the removal of the Fourchon Bridge and has a 1-year primary term with 5 additional 1-year options. All improvement cost incurred by the Port will be paid back within the first year. Cheramie stated this is a temporary lease until permanent access is done, which Chiasson replied yes this is only being done due to the circumstances of the bridge removal. Construction & Development Committee - The committee met February 5th in Cut Off present was Bruce, Griffin, P. Gisclair, and R. Gisclair Upon motion by R. Gisclair second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the lowest responsive bid from Magnolia Dredge & Dock in the amount of $437,616 for Slip C 939’ West Sweep Dredge project. Upon motion by Gaudet second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Lafourche Parish Water District No. 1 for the 600’ waterline extension along Minor Cheramie Sr. Road. Finance Committee - The committee met February 5th in Cut Off present was Melancon, Guidry, P. Gisclair, and Gaudet. Upon motion by Melancon second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of January 2018 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which totals $2,179,086.06. Upon motion by Melancon second by Pierce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from Jon Callais to attend the AAPA Security Committee Meetings in California February 21st – 23rd; April Danos, Troy Dufrene, and Scott Bynum to attend the DMT Radar Symposium in Florida March 12th – 15th; April Danos to attend the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Meeting in California March 19th – 22nd; Chett Chiasson and up to 3 Commissioners TBD to attend the AAPA Spring Conference in DC March 20th – 22nd; Jon Callais to attend the Dolan Public Safety Courses in Alabama March 25th – 28th; and Chett Chiasson and up to 3 Commissioners TBD to attend the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Annual Meeting in DC April 10th – 13th. Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:03AM. ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary 3-21-18

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The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in special session on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 10:45 AM at the Operations Center 108 A.O. Rappelet Road, Port Fourchon, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll. ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Rodney Gisclair, Curtis Pierce, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None President Gisclair opened the floor for any public comment, with none, Gisclair presented for the board’s consideration to approve the Landlord Agreement with C-Port, LLC for GLF607 and GLF608. Upon motion by Melancon second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Landlord Agreement with C-Port, LLC for lease sites GLF607 and GLF608. Upon motion by Cheramie second by Gaudet, the board adjourned the special meeting at 10:48AM. ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary 3-21-18