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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Relay for Life’s Cake Bingo celebrates 15 years at new venue
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Lafourche Council questions pay increase for parish president, risk manager
The year was 2003 and a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle and friend passed away after a short battle with a devastating cancer diagnosis. His name was Jimmie Williams, fondly known to all as Jimbo. He had a quick, sarcastic wit and twinkle in his eye that meant a laugh was coming soon. His family struggled to find a way to honor his memory; his brothers, sisters, family and friends decided to form a team named the “Dukes of Earl” after a favorite childhood song of theirs to raise funds to fight cancer. The first year, the team had no idea of what they were getting into. Relay for Life had only been down the bayou for a couple of years in the South Lafourche area and yearly it was moving venues and adding teams. Some years, tents were needed and no water or power was around to be found.
By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer
The cloudy skies didn’t stop anybody from enjoying the night parade on Friday. ABOVE: The Krewe of Athena Queen Sue Cheramie rolled Friday night in Golden Meadow for the all women’s parade.
LEFT: A float rider enjoying her night throwing beads off the float.
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WED., MARCH 6 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, MAR. 7 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, MAR. 9 LES ARTISTE DU BAYOU ART GUILD 9:00 a.m. Larose Civic Center
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10th Annual Swamp StompA great time for a great cause Holly McKeon, Contributing Writer
Swamp Stomp time is here again! Grab your keys, rev your engines and head on over to the Larose Civic Center on Saturday for the event that offers something for every motor enthusiast to enjoy. Cars and rides from multiple states descend upon the bayou to show off their steel at the annual event. From show cars and trucks to rat rods, lowriders, motorcycles, mini bikes, dune buggies, and yes, even decked out eighteen wheelers! Not a car enthusiast? No problem! Stroll and shop the many vendors that will be on hand or check out the array of items for the live and silent auction. A few of the things up
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for auction include custom made wood furniture, ice chests with gift cards, automotive products, and a variety of gift baskets. The silent auction is throughout the day with the live auction beginning at 4:30 pm. Spectacular eats will also be on hand to enjoy such as white beans, grillades, Cajun hibachi fried rice, meat pies, fajitas, jambalaya and much more! Need to curb a sweet tooth? Be sure and hit the sweet booth and in doing so, you will be supporting the South Lafourche High School Cheerleaders who were selected to cheer in Hawaii! For those itching to put the pedal to the metal, Swamp Stomp has you covered with a grass donut pit and grass drag strip. Minibike races will also be ongoing throughout the day! As with many community benefits, there is a back story, and Swamp Stomp is no different in that aspect. What started as just a local car show in 2008 by the Boneyard Kreepers Car Club turned in to something so much bigger than any of the BKCC members could imagine. Especially so for the Gisclair family. In 2009 the Gisclair family received devastating news about their son, Drake. The then seven- year-old received his diagnosis of Hydrocephalus and a brain tumor. See Stomp Page 3-A
The Lafourche Parish legislative auditor warned the Parish Council that the parish president and risk manager are on track to receive significant raises this year. Legislative Auditor Reggie Bagala told the council Tuesday that according to the two latest pay periods, both positions are on pace to receive 29 percent raises. Those raises are not included in the 2019 enacted budget. The parish president was budgeted for $113,100. The risk manager position was budgeted for an annual salary of $65,250. According to Bagala’s calculations, if the pay increases seen in the latest two pay periods continue, Parish President Jimmy Cantrell would earn about $160,000 and the Risk Manager Brent Abadie would earn over $91,000 this year. When pressed about the potential raises at the Feb. 26 council meeting, Cantrelle said the risk manager was given extra duties and compensated for completing them. As far as his own potential raise according to the 2019 budget, Cantrelle said, “I never looked at my check.” See Pay Page 5-A
Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Cigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible. For decades, the percentage of high school and middle school students who smoked cigarettes had been declining fairly steadily. For the past three years, it has flattened, according to new numbers released Monday. There may be several reasons, but a recent boom in vaping is the most likely explanation, said Brian King of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We were making progress, and now you have the introduction of a product that is heavily popular among youth that has completely erased that progress,” King said. The CDC findings come from a national survey conducted last spring of more than 20,000 middle and high school students. It asked if they had used any tobacco products in the previous month. See Youth Page 5-A
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Give Kids the World to host MK5K Fun Run
Give Kids the World will have a 5K race to honor the memory of MaryKate Bruce benefiting the “MaryKate’s Magical Express” on Saturday March 23rd at the Larose-Cut Off Middle School, 13356 West Main St., Cut Off. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Cut Off Elementary School with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Registration fees are $20 (includes shirt). FMI call Celeste Breaux or Molly Bourgeois 693-3273.
Grief Share Support Group sets several meeting dates
Lafourche, St. Charles, Terrebonne and Assumption Parishes are holding a Grief Share Support Group beginning on March 12th – June 11th at St. Mary Nativity Church Office in Raceland from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. If you are having a problem with grief, it is time to start your journey from mourning to joy. FMI call St. Mary Church Office at 5373204; Mary Cortez, Chairman 227-0873 or Arvella Dupre, Holy Savior Chairman at 4144126. St. Mary Nativity Church and Holy Savior Catholic Church are jointly hosting the support group.
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Give Kids the World will sponsor a cake bingo and lunch to benefit “MaryKate’s Magical Express”. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Bingo starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 24th at the Cut Off Youth Center. Price will be $8.00 and will consist of ground meat spaghetti, corn, bread and dessert. Tickets will be sold ahead of time and takeouts are available.
Dukes of Earl Cake Bingo/Gumbo Luncheon March 10
Mark your calendars for the Dukes of Earl Relay For Life Team’s 15th Annual Cake Bingo & Gumbo Lunch set for Sunday, March 10th. This year’s event features a new location but the same fun. The event will be held at the Larose VFW Home, located behind LCO Middle School. Lunch starts at 10:30, with dine-ins or take-outs. The menu consist of chicken sausage gumbo, potato salad, French bread or crackers for only $8. Bowls of jambalaya may be purchased for $6. Hot dogs with homemade chili, nachos, lemonade, homemade sweets and more will be available for purchase. Bingo games begin at 1 p.m. for only .25 cents per card, per game. A half and half raffle, quilt raffle, door prizes and so much more will all benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of South Lafourche. For questions or to donate cakes, door prizes or money directly to the American Cancer Society, please call Connie Curole, 258-1193; Jasmine Ayo, 677-1677; or Phyllis Sauder, 291-1068.
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Holy Savior accepting donations for St. Joseph Altar
The Holy Savior Altar Society will host the annual St. Joseph Altar from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on March 19 at the Monastery of the Heart of Jesus, 155 Church St., Lockport, (Dominican Nun’s Convent). Monetary donations are being accepted to help build this year’s altar. Donor names will be displayed on the altar. Everyone is invited to come out to honor St. Joseph at this beautiful event.
10th Annual Swamp Stomp Car Show set for March 9
The Boneyard Kreepers Car Club will present the 10th Annual Swamp Stomp Car Show, Saturday, March 9, at the Larose Civic Center. A bike and cruise night is planned for Friday, March 8. The event includes Cajun cooking, door prizes, vendor booths, and more. For more information contact Ryan at 985-637-2414 or Jesse at 985-696-0219.
2019 Green Head Club Banquet will be held Saturday
The Green Head Club will hold their annual banquet on March 9th at the Cut Off Youth Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and supper at 6:00 p.m. FMI call Donald Callais at 475-5583.
T-Bois Lift bridge to close this week
Due to an accident that caused significant damage, the T -Bois Lift Bridge in Larose will be under repair beginning March 6th through March 8th. The bridge will remain OPEN to vehicular traffic with one lane.
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GM First Baptist Youth Group selling plate lunches
The Youth Group at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow will be having a plate lunch fundraiser on Friday, March 8. The cost is $8 and will consist of white beans and rice, fried fish, bread, and a dessert. The food will be ready between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please call the church at 475-5490 to order a plate lunch. All proceeds will go to the First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow Youth Group.
Lenten lunches served at LaSalette Center
Parishioners of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church will once again serve a meal on Fridays in Lent beginning on Friday, March 8 in the LaSalette Center. The center is located next to the church on LA 1. Lunch on March 8, March 22 and April 12 will consist of shrimp gumbo, rice, potato salad and crackers. Shrimp spaghetti will be served on March 15. White beans and fried seafood will be served on March 29 and jambalaya and
fried seafood on April 5. All meals will be served 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 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds from this activity 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 4755886 by 9:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to share food and fellowship on Fridays at the center.
Pictured are the Lockport Lower Elementary School French Award winners for the week of January 28 to February 1.
Pictured are Lockport Lower Elementary students who won the French Awards.
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For several years the event was rained on, but in the end South Lafourche Relay for Life found a home under the permanent pavilion at the Larose Civic Center. Over the years, the Dukes of Earl team settled on Cake Bingo and Gumbo Lunch as their yearly fundraiser, and boy were they ever a success! In 14 years, with Corine Guidry Gaines (Jimbo’s sister), as their esteemed team captain, they proudly raised more than $155,000 for the local Relay for Life program. They have added elements over the years including the formation of the Jr. Dukes of Earl team made up of younger family members and friends who host the Silent Auction, commemorative cups for their homemade lemonade and the selling of luminary bags that are displayed at the larger community event. The bingo and lunch also has a half and half raffle, hundreds of door prizes, masses of cakes to be given away during bingo, a Sweet Sale and more! Bingo games are only .25 cents per card per game so it is affordable for the entire family. Another highlight of the event is the delicious food, chicken and sausage gumbo, rice, French bread and potato salad start out the menu which will also include spaghetti, jambalaya, homemade chili with hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pickles, fudge, pralines, cookies, soft drinks and more. Gumbo lunch is $8 with a drink, $7 without. Bowls of Jambalaya are $5 and other prices vary. Lunches can be dine in or take outs beginning at 10:30 a.m. at this year’s NEW location at the Larose VFW behind LCO Middle School West 23rd Street. Bingo games begin at 1 p.m. until all cakes are given away and good neighbor and double good neighbor games will be enjoyed. During the intermission, Jr. Dukes of Earl Team members will throw trinkets and prizes to the crowd. Please join the Dukes of Earl and Jr. Dukes of Earl as the celebrate their 15th Anniversary year on Sunday, March 10th at the Larose VFW with lunch beginning at 10:30 a.m. and bingo beginning at 1:00 p.m. Special thanks to Corine Guidry Gaines for her 14 years of dedicated service to the team and Relay as she retired last year. To make a donation of monies, cakes or door prizes call Connie Curole at 985-258-1193, Phyllis Sauder at 985291-1068 or Jasmine Ayo at 985-677-1677. For help, assistance or support call 1-800227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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Hydrocephalus, sometimes referred to as water on the brain, is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up within cavities of the brain. Young Drake would have to undergo brain surgery. That same year one of Drake’s doctors handed the Gisclair family a questionnaire from the Make A Wish Foundation. The family was overcome with happiness when Drake’s wish came true to go to Disneyland in California was granted because it made all the difference for the young tike during his emotional and physical recovery. In 2011, to pay it forward the BKCC decided to dedicate the second annual event proceeds to the Make a Wish Foundation. Subsequent years through the eighth annual car show also benefited Make a Wish, allowing more than sixteen granted wishes to terminally ill children. Drake along with his sister Madison played a pivotal role in selecting wish recipients. Gisclair explained, “Drake and his sister would be given a spreadsheet with unfunded wishes from our local chapter of Make A Wish who office out of New Orleans. The list contained the first name only, diagnosis, and what the child wished. Drake and Madison were allowed to pick whoever they wanted from that list.” “As a young child, Drake was infatuated with the movie Swamp People and one of the people on the show was from Pierre Part, La. So that particular year he saw a child named Kip
with a heart condition from Pierre Part, so he picked him. The great thing about this child was they were willing to meet us. We had supper together, and they attended the next Swamp Stomp. Another year someone from our direct area was on the list, so they chose her. It was a wonderful process! For Make A Wish Foundation, it included kids across the state of Louisiana”, explained Sarah. In June of 2017, the Gisclair’s world came crashing down upon them again when they learned Drake’s tumor had regrown. “Nothing could prepare us for the news on that day! But we kept fighting! In August of 2017, Drake had another brain surgery. He is back thriving again having beaten this twice!”, Sarah said. When asked how Drake and the family coped with the diagnosis’s and surgeries Gis-
clair stated, “You take a deep breath and just pray when something like this all comes tumbling down on you at one time, so we’re breathing again. If Drake is well, we are well! Drake is doing amazing! He has a heart of gold with such a positive and uplifting spirit!” “The ninth annual event proceeds were given to Louisiana Troop C Grant A Wish Program. These wish kids come directly from our area (Tri-Parish), so it was an avenue to keep the money locally in our area to kids in need. We raised $20,000. My goal this year is to do $30,000!”, stated Gisclair. “It’s really something you have to attend to appreciate. People often freak out when they see the amount of people and cars that are there. Last year we had over 200 cars and that does not include motorbikes or mini bikes.”. said
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Sarah. There is a new twist to this year’s recipients of the event proceeds. Funds will benefit local nonprofits that serve the community directly. In a recent letter to the community, Sarah explained, “We live in a very small community, so any downturn in our local economy whether large or small has a huge impact on our local community center, our local nonprofits, our school athletic programs, and just our ability to give as a whole.” “These programs all have one thing in common, and that’s our youth! These programs give our kids opportunities that allow them to boost their confidence, participate in activities that are low to no costs, create bonds and friendships with kids their age in other small communities, and hold them to a higher academic and discipline standard. “ Sarah added, “There are also so many families who have been faced with illnesses, deaths, and accidents lately. I want to help these people. I want people to feel in their lowest of times when they can’t see the light and hope is dwindling quickly, that God can still bless them. This year we will have an opportunity to bless a lot of people, places, and programs right here where we live!”
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Sarah and the entire Gisclair family wish to thank the community from the bottom of her heart for all the support they have received over the years. The family hopes everyone will come out and support this year amazing event! Swamp Stomp kicks off for bike night and cruise in on Friday, March 8th at 6:30 pm. Doors open to the public and car registration begins on Saturday, March 9th at 8 am. Spectator admission is a $10.00 donation for adults and children 12 and under are free. There will be live Cajun music from 11 am until 2 pm by the Bayou Cajun Band along with Benjamin Bruce, grandson of the late great Vin Bruce. The event is still in need of additional auction items, and anything is appreciated! Vendor spots are also still available both indoor and outdoor. Those interested can sign up beforehand or even the day of the event. Any type of vendor is welcome! To donate items, inquire on vendor spots or to get information on registering a vehicle, please contact Sarah Gisclair at 985-6374294, Ryan Gisclair at 985-637-2414, or Jesse Bordelon at 985-6960219. You can also message or post through the Boneyard Kreepers Facebook page.
Pictured is a few cars that took part of Swamp Stomp in the past.
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Analysis: Tax fight over, new Louisiana budget fights emerge By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After years of fights over budget cuts and taxes, Louisiana’s lawmakers have an unfamiliar problem this year, deciding where to spend millions of dollars in new and increased cash expected to arrive in the state treasury. That also is prompting bickering. Education seems likely to be a winner in new financing for the upcoming 2019-20 budget year, but fissures are opening as different segments of education — early childhood, K-12 and colleges — clamor for the available dollars. Early childhood education advocates are asking for $86 million annually to help children from birth to 3 years old with early learning assistance. K-12 public school leaders and teacher unions want money for pay raises, with proposals starting at around $100 million a year and growing from there. Higher education officials requested a $172 million increase for public colleges for items such as need-based student aid and faculty pay raises. Even under the most optimistic of budget expectations, with as much as $300 million in new general state tax revenue projected to be available next year, there’s not enough money to cover all the wants across state government. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat seeking a second term and
backed by the teacher unions, put most of his focus on boosting spending for K-12 public schools. His $30 billion operating budget proposal for the year that begins July 1 recommends a $140 million spending bump for elementary and secondary education. The proposal includes a $1,000 across-the-board pay raise for teachers, a $500 salary hike for school support workers and new dollars for school district block grants. He’s recommending a smaller increase in public college spending, about $26 million, with more than half those additional dollars earmarked to ensure continued full financing for the TOPS free tuition program. Edwards didn’t recommend any new spending on early childhood education, rankling Superintendent of Education John White. White said 3,300 families are on a waitlist for a program that helps pay for child care and early learning programs while people are working or attending school. He said that will grow to nearly 10,000 families if an existing federal subsidy isn’t renewed. The price tag for closing the gap ranges from $15 million to $50 million, depending on whether the federal assistance continues. “I hope the Legislature will recognize that those states that are going to provide lifelong opportunity for their young people cannot afford to segment the allocation of opportunity,”
Special Education District No. 1 would like to recognize Ms. Connie Hebert for her attendance of fifty years at The Center. Pictured above are Ms. Hebert and Executive Director Torie Lee.
White said at a luncheon speech. Early childhood education advocates are looking beyond the general tax base for new dollars. They’re eyeing a proposal to legalize sports betting, seeking to have any tax dollars generated from that effort dedicated to early learning aid. Edwards supports legalizing sports betting and has said he’d consider tying it to early childhood education. White suggested that wasn’t the best approach. It’s unclear if the sports betting measure can pass, and even if it does, no money would come immediately. Local parishes would have to decide in an election whether to authorize the activity, and the Gaming Control Board would have to write regulations. Gene Mills, president of the Louisiana Family Forum — a network of conservative Christian churches — will be urging lawmakers to reject sports betting, saying any increase in gambling will further drain income from Louisiana families. A link to early learning assistance won’t change his mind. “I certainly would not want to attach something as important as early childhood education to this. It’s ill-advised. It’s foolish,” Mills said. “It warrants a legitimate funding stream if we’re going to move forward with it.” Lawmakers will craft next year’s budget in the legislative session that starts in April. Beyond education, Edwards also proposes increased spending on Medicaid, the juvenile corrections system, and the child welfare agency. But Edwards’ entire budget proposal is a wish list that assumes he will break through an impasse with House Republican leaders that has blocked increases to the state income forecast. Currently, not enough money has been officially recognized to finance the governor’s recommendations. Edwards and legislative leaders will need to work that out before they can settle which spending areas share in new money.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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The proposed 2019 budget included a $160,536 annual salary for the parish president, up from $124,855 in 2018. But that increase was ultimately rejected by the Parish Council, which settled on $113,100. Cantrelle said the $160,000 figure was calculated by the human resources department based on parish ordinance. According to the parish code of ordinances, the parish president’s salary is the prior year average of the sheriff, assessor and clerk of court. However, there have been discussions lately on whether that average is based on the base salary or the total salary for those positions. Each year, the sheriff, assessor and clerk of court are eligible for pay increases if they earn new accreditations. According to state legislative audits, their base salaries (excluding benefits and reimbursements) for the previous year were as follows: sheriff, $160,338; assessor, $158,746; and clerk of court, $160,678. That averages out to roughly $159,920. Their total salaries, including benefits, were: sheriff, $231,264; assessor, $208,117; and clerk of court, $250,475. That averages out to roughly $229,952. “I didn’t figure it out, so if it’s right or wrong I can’t tell you that,” Cantrelle told Councilwoman Luci Sposito during questioning. As she continued questioning him about who authorized the increased payments, Cantrelle repeated “I have no clue.” “I don’t know, I haven’t looked at one of my checks I got. I just deposit them. I have no clue and I don’t care Mrs. Luci,” Cantrelle said. Sposito referenced a 2017 district attorney’s opinion that ordered Cantrelle to return over $38,000 in “back pay” to the parish because the council never issued a supplemental appropriation approving the increased salary for 2016. Based on that opinion, the council should have to approve a supplemental appropriation for Cantrelle to receive a
higher salary than the $113,100, she said. The salary issue is just political, Cantrelle said, noting Sposito’s plans to run against him in the fall elections. “Why don’t you save that for the campaign Luci if that’s what you’re trying to do,” Cantrelle said. “Please save it for the campaign, save it for the campaign. If you want to make something up then save it for the campaign. But now I’ll bring some stuff about you too.” If there’s enough money in the account, Cantrelle said, then the administration may not need a supplemental appropriation. Councilman Jerry Jones asked Chairman Noonie Autin to call for a district attorney’s opinion on the issue. “We voted on the budget in November, this increase is uncalled for,” Jones said. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 4 4 8 7 6 3 6 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.c om. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.
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Some of the findings had been released before, including the boom in vaping. Experts attribute the vaping increase to the exploding popularity of newer versions of e-cigarettes, like those by Juul Labs Inc. of San Francisco. The products resemble computer flash drives, can be recharged in USB ports and can be used discreetly — including in school bathrooms and even in classrooms. According to the new CDC data, about 8 percent of high schoolers said they had recently smoked cigarettes in 2018, and about 2 percent of middle schoolers did. Those findings were about the same seen in similar surveys in 2016 and 2017. It also found that about 2 in 5 high school students who used a vaping or tobacco product used more than one kind, and that the most common combination was ecigarettes and cigarettes. Also, about 28 percent of high school e-cigarette users said they vaped 20 or more days in the previous month — nearly a 40 percent jump from the previous year.
Don’t Get Stuck in the HEAT! Special Education District No. 1 would like to recognize Ms. Veronica Harwell for her attendance of five years at The Center. Pictured above are Executive Director Torie Lee and Ms. Harwell.
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Smoking, the nation’s leading cause of preventable illness, is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths each year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration bans the sale of e-cigarettes and tobacco products to those under 18. E-cigarettes are generally considered better than cigarettes for adults who are already addicted to nicotine. But health officials have worried for years that electronic cigarettes could lead kids to switch to smoking traditional cigarettes. “I think the writing is on the wall,” with research increasingly suggesting e-cigarettes are becoming a gateway to regular cigarettes, said Megan Roberts, an Ohio State University researcher. There is, however, some split of opinion among health researchers. Some had linked e-cigarettes to an unusually large drop in teen smoking a few years ago, and they say it’s not clear to what extent the decline in smoking has stalled or to what degree vaping is to blame. Cigarette smoking is still declining in some states. And another large survey found that smoking has continued to drop among 12th graders, though not in younger school kids. “It’s not clear yet what’s going on and it’s best to not jump to any conclusions,” said David Levy, a Georgetown University researcher. ___ The Associated Press Health & Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
For Sale: One building with 2 apartments and lot. Each apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Lot has trailer with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Lot has 1 shed. 410/412 West 14th St., Larose. Asking 52,000 OBO. Call 985-2589691. _________________________ For Sale: Small mobile home perfect for fishing or hunting camp. One bedroom and 1 bath. Has included 16x7ft. porch with steps, blocks, and anchors. Has 4 tires and rims to put on. Mobile home still on blocks and anchored. Must see to make offer. Needs some TLC. $2000 OBO. If interested call (985) 691-3104. _________________________ For Sale: One 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath Victorian cypress home (Dates back to 1916) in Larose, corner of La.1 and West 27th St.; Also one 3 bedroom, 2 bath trailer, rents out for &750/month on adjoining property; both for $118,000 (Flood-free zone). Call 985-691-1367 FMI, leave voicemail. _________________________
LAND
Land For Sale: 15 acres of wooded area in Ruth, MS. $34,000. Call 985-309-0345. ________________________
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: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; Larose on Hwy 1; good neighborhood; $850/month, $850/deposit; Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________________ 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. _________________________ For Rent: Two Bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Golden Meadow area partially furnished. FMI call 985665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: Two bedrooms, 1 ½ bath. Newly remodeled. Central air and heat. $750/month and $500/deposit. Located at 17920 West Main in Galliano. Call 985258-5926 FMI. _________________________
For Sale: 2015 Honda Pioneer P500 SXS. 579 miles. 28” MSA rims and ITP Mega Mayhem tires. Roof, windshield, light bar. Very good condition. $8500 OBO. Call or text for pictures, 258-9819. _________________________
MERCHANDISE
Brick Home for Rent: Completely remodeled, unfurnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath, living room, large kitchen, carport, outside covered cooking area, spacious yard, quiet neighborhood. No pets! No smoking! North of Intracoastal in Larose. Signing 1year lease. $1,000/mo and $750/security deposit. FMI call 985-696-0229. _________________________ Brick Home for Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; living room; kitchen; laundry room with washer/dryer included; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets; $850/month, $600/deposit. FMI call 985-696-0229. _________________________ 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. _________________________ For Rent: Taking applications for a HUGE 2 bedroom apt; party furnished; all utilities paid; $850/month, $500/deposit; 985632-2158 or 985-533-6212. _________________________ For Rent: House for rent in Cut Off area. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. $850/mo and $850/dep. No pets. Trailer for rent in Golden Meadow area. 2 beds, 1 bath. Newly remodeled. $600/mo and deposit. No pets. Call 985-696-6231. _________________________ House For Rent: 120 West 190th Street in Galliano; 2 bedroom; 1 bath house; washer/dryer; partly furnished; Call 985-637-7763 or 985-4757763. _________________________ Furnished apartment for rent: 102 West 4th St., Apt#4, two bedroom, one bath. $625/rent $600/deposit. No Pets! On-site laundry. 985-691-3104. _________________________ For Rent: Two bedroom trailer down West 64th St. $500/month. Call 632-3045. _________________________ Camp in Grand Isle for rent: Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________
AUTOS
For Sale: 2007 Ford Taurus; 185,000 miles. Can be seen at 264 East 74th St, Cut Off. Asking $2000. Call 985-258-8759. _________________________
For Sale
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579 miles; 28” MSA rims and ITP Mega Mayhem tires; roof; windsheild; light bar; VERY good condition $8500. For pictures, text or call 985-258-9819
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NEW LISTING
MLS 152006: This 5500 sqft. 17 room home sits on 2.84 acres of land at 11578 Highway 1 in Larose. It has 7,000 total lsq. ft. and LOTS of extras. It’s priced right at $599,000! Call Lisa Plaisance for a showing!
985-691-4947 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916
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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.
Salty Oysters For Sale: 1/2 gallon and half sacks. West 181 St. in Galliano. Call 985-6377748. _________________________ Peach Trees: for sale! 412 E ast 73rd Place, Cut Off. Call 985-691-9466. _________________________ For Sale: YANMAR Diesel Tractor; 24 HP; Tandren 16” dish harrow; row maker; row opener; 6ft grader blade; all 3 point hitch; $3,000 FIRM! Manuel. 985-677-7777. _________________________
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Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: Friday, March 8th from 8:00 a.m.–till. Located at 155 East 6th St, Larose. Toddler, teen, and adult clothing, blankets, many toys and much more. _________________________ Garage Sale: 19223 East Main, Golden Meadow. Monday, March 4th thru Friday, March 8th. 8 a.m. – till. Furniture, appliances, home improvement, clothes and much more. Come check it out. _________________________ Garage Sale: Catholic Daughters Court Pope Pius X #1883 Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. Located 15027 East 50th St., Cut Off. All proceeds go to Catholic Daughters Court #1883 for different charities. _________________________ Garage/moving sale: 185 East 74th place, March 7, 8, 9th. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m, everything has to go. Don’t miss out! Weather permitting. _________________________ Moving sale: Don’t miss! Lots of everything. East 73rd St. Wed, Thurs, and Fri! Early birds welcome. _________________________ 5+ Garage sales in same neighborhood: Behind state bank and trust in Golden Meadow. Saturday, Mach 9th from 8 a.m. till. Leon Street and Rue Pouche Vide. Look for the signs! Don’t miss this one. _________________________ 3 family garage sale: Saturday, March 9th from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 10th from 8 a.m. – noon. 405 West 112th Street Cut Off. Sunday prices are ½ off. Baby clothes and items, household dishes, and much more! _________________________ Huge Yard sale: Saturday, March 9th at 8 a.m. 823 Alex Plaisance Blvd. Golden Meadow. Across from car wash on 4 lane hwy. Just north of mini storages. Multi family sale – toys, clothes, baby items, home décor, antique/vintage items, bags, bedding, shoes and more! Early birds on Friday ay 4 p.m. _________________________ Garage sale: Thursday March 7th; 314 East 74th Street; Cut Off. Jewelry, microwave, small appliances, new book bags, DVDs, fragrances, lotions, name brand shoes and clothes of all sizes, cleaning, new toys, some new baby items, purses, ;lamps, curtains, kitchen , coastal décor, Scunci Steamer (new), 12A toner cartridges, books, pillows, entire wedding set up, kitchen, etc. _________________________ Multi-Family Garage sale: Thursday, March 7th to Saturday, March 9th. 8 am. – 5:30 p.m. 2600 S. Bayou Dr, Golden Meadow. _________________________
Price Reduced!
MLS 126947: This 3BR, 2BA home sits on large 70’ by 30 arpent property. It features a spacious living room/ kitchen area with all new appliances, a detached workshop with A/C office. 18674 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Priced just right at $235,000! Call Greg Plaisance for a showing!
985-696-0094 Since 1916
200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107
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. _________________________ Attention: Are you a go getter looking for a rewarding career? Do you have automotive experience? Do you wish to be a part of a locally owned and operated environment where you can thrive and grow? If you said YES to the above, we want to hear from you! Lafourche Ford Lincoln is looking for Sales Professionals NOW! Please send your resume with “SALES PROFESSIONAL” in the subject line to ravet@lafourchemotors.com to schedule an interview. _________________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, La. _________________________ Express Oil is hiring two selfmotivated and friendly oil tech/front office clerks. Must be able to work a POS system, have some computer and vehicle knowledge, and can also work well with others and the public. Come in to Galliano, 17632 W. Main, and fill out an application. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. _________________________ 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 heavy merchandise. Reliable, must have food customer service skills. Apply in person @ Southern Home Furnishings, 14814 West Main St., Cut Off. No phone calls. _________________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc.: has a job opening for Homemaker in the Larose/Cut Off area. Starting pay is $10.31 per hour. Twenty three hours per week. Mileage is reimbursed at $.54 per mile. Must have reliable transportation with working odometer reading. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to [pass nationwide background check. Must provide proof of liability insurance. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at noon. Apply at Lafourche Council on Aging office in Mathews. 985532-0458. E.O.E. _________________________
SERVICES
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. _________________________
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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ 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
Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ NEED A PLUMBER? A.S.I. PLUMBING REPAIR, LLC With 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs, I can handle your plumbing needs. I specialize in house service calls, so I do drain cleaning, repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line repair. I provide professional services at reasonable rates. Call today! License LJP# 7403. Logan: 985.278.7925
LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ F.U.N PARTIES 985-633-2904. www.funpartiesinc.com. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465 _________________________
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Pete’s pressure washing; painting; and carpentry work available. Call 985-677-4247. Leave message if no answer. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________ Private Caregiver: 39 year old male dedicated to compassionate care of elderly and disabled clients. Three years experience CMA certified. Call to schedule an interview 985-291-3195. _________________________ B.U.D.S: Car detailing services available by appointment only. Best rates in town! References and testimony’s available upon request. Please give us a call at 985-278-5792 for your quote! _________________________ Lawn care: Low cost Lawn care and pressure washing. Free estimates. Call Raymond G at 985-258-8577. _________________________
NOTICES
POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________I am applying to the Office of Alcohilic Bebverage 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: 344 HWY 3161, BLD Cut Off, LA 70345 nder the business name of Blands Market; owner Wesley Bland. _________________________
LEON BRUCE Leon W. “Junior” Bruce, Jr., 78, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, March 7th from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Linda B. Bruce; sons, Marty John (Patricia) Bruce and Wendell James (Angie) Bruce; daughter, Torey Angella (Rodney) Terrebonne; grandchildren, Rainie Terrebonne, Amie Terrebonne, Korik Bruce, Sam Bruce and Belle Bruce; sisters, Carolyn Dufrene and Bonnie (Wayne) Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon, Sr. and Evela “Belle” Bruce; father and mother-in-law, Timothy and Gernice Bourg; brother-in-law, Robert Dufrene. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements.
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New Orleans police: Motorcycle officers crash; both injured
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say two officers on motorcycles crashed into each other and that both have been injured. Police spokesman Gary Scheets tells NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune that their injuries were not considered life-threatening. He says the traffic officers were on motorcycles when they collided Sunday night near an intersection in the city’s Lower Garden District. Scheets says both officers complained of leg pain after the crash. He says they are receiving a full medical examination. It is unclear how fast the officers were going. Police are investigating. Information from: The Times-Picayune, http://www.nola.com ____
SW Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival July 19-20
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A hot air balloon festival is coming to southwest Louisiana, with the first night being an alcohol-free “Church Night” and a beer festival the second afternoon. The festival is scheduled July 19 and 20 at Chennault International
Airport in Lake Charles. Airport Executive Director Kevin Melton tells The American Press it’s an educational opportunity, since human flight began with balloons. Pat Harwell holds a world distance record for balloon flight without a basket. He will be overseeing balloon operations at the festival. Tickets are $15, $25 for both days. Kids age 14 or under get in free. There’s a balloon glow and a fireworks display each night. An afternoon beer tasting adds $35 to Saturday’s admission fee. ___
ExxonMobil moving forward with plant expansion
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — ExxonMobil is moving forward with a more than half-billion-dollar expansion of its polyolefins plant in Louisiana, the oil and gas giant’s largest local capital project in nearly a decade. The final investment decision, announced Friday, comes a year after Exxon first said it was considering the project in north Baton Rouge, and just weeks after the company warned it might reduce its local investments after being rejected for two unrelated tax breaks by the East Baton Rouge school board. The Advocate reports construction will begin this year. It is expected to add 45 permanent jobs, 20 permanent contractor jobs and support 600 temporary con-
struction workers. The project will add a new polypropylene line with a capacity of 450,000 tons a year, a unit that will start up in 2021. Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com ___
Man whose unlit trailer got stuck acquitted in crash death
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — A man whose utility trailer got stuck on a turn off a Louisiana highway has been acquitted of negligent homicide in the death of a motorcyclist who hit the unlit trailer. The Daily Comet reports that a six-member Lafourche (luh-FOOSH) Parish jury took 45 minutes Wednesday to clear 41-year-old Benny Chambless Jr. in the death of 61-year-old James Marcel Jr. Louisiana State Police said Chambless had trouble with a right turn from Louisiana Highway 316 onto a private driveway, and was outside his pickup truck when Marcel’s 2002 Harley Davidson hit the trailer. Assistant District Attorney Rene Gautreaux (GOH-troh) said Chambers was negligent because he pulled a camper without lights across a dangerous highway. Defense attorney Matt Ory said it was a tragic accident but not negligent homicide. Information from: Daily Comet, http://www.dailycomet.com ____
North Louisiana prison to undergo security upgrade
PLAIN DEALING, La. (AP) — A North Louisiana prison will undergo a sweeping security upgrade later this year. KSLA-TV reports Bossier Maximum Security Facility, a 140,000-squaref o o t (13006.4-square-meter) detention center, is getting new cameras, monitors, electronic locks and security software used by deputies to monitor inmates in various parts of the facility. Officials say the lockup in Plain Dealing opened in 2005. It holds an average of 460 inmates, with enough space for about 100 more. Although officials say they’ve never had a major security issue over the past 14 years, deputies are looking forward to the impending enhancements. Bossier Parish Police Jury Administrator Bill Altimus says the improvements are being funded by the corrections budget and the new system likely will be installed this summer. Information from: K S L A - T V , http://ksla.com.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Secondhand smoke still damaging lives in Louisiana Secondhand smoke a contributing factor to Louisianians least healthy in America
“Louisiana ranks dead last in overall health of its citizens, and the lack of a comprehensive smoke-free law is in great part to blame,” according to testimony during a health commission hearing at the State Capitol Tuesday. Raegan Carter, a consultant for the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, and Claudia Rodas, Director of the Southern Region, Campaign for TobaccoFree Kids, presented information that shows the smoking epidemic not only costing thousands of lives in Louisiana, but the direct cost to Louisiana citizens is approaching $2 billion annually. “The numbers are alarming. I wish I had better news, but the fact speaks for itself: About 1/3 of Louisiana cancer deaths are due to smoking. We have a high percentage of smokers (23%) and a low tobacco tax ($1.08). These all contribute to the poor ranking. And while significant strides have been made lately, Louisiana is still woefully behind other states in addressing this issue. Until it does, Louisiana citizens and businesses will continue to pay the price of higher taxes and health care costs, and its citizens will ultimately pay in lower health outcomes and more untimely deaths,” Carter warned. “One of the most alarming statistics showed that Louisiana citizens pay $6.03 billion in total secondhand smoke exposure each year. When you look at annual budget shortfalls, you have to look at how much money is being dedicated to the economics of smoking,” she said. Rodas said 7,200 Louisianians die each year from their own smoking with costs to taxpayers in the hundreds of millions of dollars. She says tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of death in Louisiana and across America, killing more people than alcohol, AIDS, automobile accidents, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined. The presentations came before a committee appointed by the Legislature to study the policy gap in Louisiana’s Smoke-free Air Act of the 2006 Legislature. That Act 815 prohibited smoking in most public areas including workplaces, universities and restaurants. However, it notably omitted bars and casinos. Since the implementation of the Act in January 2007, only 20% of
the state’s population has been covered by comprehensive ordinances that address the exemptions and ensure that all workplaces, including bars and casinos, are providing smoke-free environments. Carter produced an extensive list of studies documenting the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. Those reports showed that secondhand smoke causes cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and numerous other devastating ailments. She said while the pain, suffering and loss of life is incalculable, the financial burden on citizens and taxpayers has become a major cause of budget concerns at the state level. “Louisiana has had 10 legislative regular or special sessions in just the past three years. Most of the attention was to address an
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overall budget shortfall, due in part to increased expenses related to smoking and health care costs. Louisiana’s 2018 Medicaid costs due to smoking were more than $800 million. That’s alarming! Roads and bridges don’t get fixed, teachers don’t get pay raises, and every department in state government faced budgetary pressures that could have been softened if we weren’t flushing so much smoking-related expense down the drain,” she added. Carter cited example after example of other states that have “boldly addressed smoke-free laws.” Carter said 26 states currently ban smoking in all workplaces including bars and restaurants. “Most people will acknowledge that a primary role of any government is to protect its citizens. We encourage and applaud those governing bodies that are making smoke-free laws an integral part of protecting all of its citizens,” she concluded.
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American Football played by animals
During the Super Bowl, there was another football game of note between the big animals and the small animals. The big animals were crushing small animals and at half-time, the coach made a passionate speech to rally the little animals. At the start of the second half the big animals had the ball. The first play, the elephant got stopped for no gain. The second play, the rhino was stopped for no gain. On third down, the hippo was thrown for a 5
yard loss. The defence huddled around the coach and he asked excitedly, “Who stopped the elephant?” “I did,” said the centipede. “Who stopped the rhino?” “Uh, that was me too,” said the centipede. “And how about the hippo? Who hit him for a 5 yard loss?” “Well, that was me as well,” said the centipede. “So where were you during the first half?” demanded the coach. “Well,” said the centipede, “I was having my ankles taped.”
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Legal Advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 2018 9:00 A.M.
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on October 9, 2018 as read. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to authorize Shaw Coastal Engineering to proceed on the Cheniere Caminada to Bayou Thunder Rock Segmented Project. President Camardelle reported that we are working on the paperwork to give back the property for Elmer’s Island to the state due to the conflict with the Bird Sanctuary. A lot of people are calling and stating they are upset about not getting an airstrip to Grand Isle. Mr. Camardelle thanked everyone for their support and will look at other options for an airstrip. He also thanked the town, port, business owners, summer camp owners, Senator Alario, Representative Gisclair, the Governor, and Wildlife and Fisheries for their support on the airstrip. The levee board is continuing to work on the building a levee on the north side of Grand Isle to help with flooding issues. We will hold public meetings once we have plans to present to the public showing possible levee alignments. We will have to place pumps with new levees on the north side. We are working on finding the land owners for placement of the new levee. The 3rd quarter levee inspection is being done on October 30, 2018. Waiting on a copy of the plans for the original breakwater rock segments from Shaw to give to the Parish to start adding more breakwaters. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses associated with operating the district. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 a.m.
David Camardelle, President/Director
ATTESTED: Grand Isle Independent Levee District Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District
Legal Advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 11:30 A.M.
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on October 23, 2018 as read. Mr. Joe Chauvin from GIS Engineering gave the following report: 1. Met with President Camardelle to hire a company to do an abstract of the property owners on Grand Isle to move forward with building sand levees on the island. 2. Received the plans and specs to continue with the back segmented rock breakwaters. 3. Talked about culvert that needs to go in on the Hebert Levee. Need to add an adopter for the height. Joint motion by the commissioners to purchase the adopter for the culvert and gate for the Hebert Levee. President Camardelle reported that the annual levee board conference is in New Orleans next month and the commissioner will attend. We meet with the Corps, CPRA and other agencies in these meetings. The levee board is trying to use the tax money wisely by buying needed equipment and working with the town to help with flooding and other issues. President Camardelle thanked the town councilmembers and employees with helping with levee ideas and manpower. We have plans for a levee system that will help for next year’s Hurricane Season to stop the water from coming up on the north side. We are aware that when you fix one problem another one is around the corner. We have to start somewhere and just continue until the tidal water is stopped from flooding the island. Mr. Camardelle stated that he is lobbying for more pump stations and met with state officials. He thanked Sen-
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ator Kennedy and Cassidy, Representative Scalise and Graves for helping build more levees and breakwaters. He also thanked Jefferson Parish Councilmen Templet and Roberts and Jefferson Parish President Yenni for supplying us with pumps to help with flood control. We are working with a company to find all the property owners on the island to continue to build levees that are needed to help with our tidal issues. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses associated with operating the district. A joint motion was made by the commissioners of the levee district to approve the use of the spoils from dredging the Coast Guard slip to go on Fifi Island eastern end. The levee board appreciates any projects that can place dredge material on Fifi Island to create more marsh to save Grand Isle. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 12:19 p.m. David Camardelle, President/Director ATTESTED: Grand Isle Independent Levee District Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District
Bid Notice
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUMP STATION NO. 2, REPAIRS TO PUMP NO. 6
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354, until 11:00 A.M. March 18, 2019, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read for the purchase of: Repairs to pump as per specs (available from our office or website). Price shall include pick up from Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, LA and delivery to Pump Station No. 6 in Galliano, LA within 12 weeks (84 consecutive days) from date of notification of awarding project. A liquidated damage fee of $500 per day will be assessed beginning on day 85. A specifications list for repairs may be picked up at the Levee District office located at 17904 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA, or downloaded from our website at www.slld.org (Bids and Proposals). All parts must be as listed in the specifications. No exceptions and no replacements will be accepted. Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be rejected if this stipulation is not met. The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked Bid on Pump Station No. 2, Pump No. 6 Repairs. Bids will be accepted only by registered mail or certified mail, or bid may be hand delivered in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. All other mailings will be rejected. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M., March 18, 2019 will be returned unopened. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 3-3-19 3-6-19 3-13-19
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 proven guilty. FEBRUARY 27, 2019 Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Lance Bryant, 43, Gray. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Lockport Police Department Jimmy LeBouef, 37, Galliano. Contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Damien Rodrigue, 30, Raceland. Terrorizing (Felony). Jordie Trosclair, 27, Dulac. Contempt of court. February 28, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Andre Brown, 30, New Orleans. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Raymond Billiot Jr., 48, Houma. Contempt of court. Eli Charpentier, 35, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Clarence Coleman, 45, Houma. Contempt of court. Darrell Estilette, 63, New Orleans. Contempt of court. Tyrone Fair Jr., 28, Napoleonville. Distribution of cannabinoids/synthetic marijuana; taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited. Dylan Griffin, 26, Lockport. Illegal possession of stolen things. Joshua Hyatt, 28, Roanoak. Contempt of court. Kendall Johnson, 38, Montegut. Contempt of court. Willie Kimball, 37, Vidalia. Sexual battery; indecent behavior with juveniles. Andea Lafont, 38, Cut Off. Violation of protective orders. Emily Lebouef, 31, Montegut. Contempt of court. Courtney Mousseau, 22, Lockport. Contempt of court. Rodney Reed, 34, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Jordie Trosclair, 27, Dulac. Violation of probation/parole. Thomas Westley Jr., 24, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Rondell Young, 27, Houma. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Travarres Butler, 41, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Talvis Keller, 37, Thibodaux. Fugitive. March 1, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randall Calloway Sr., 30, Houma. Contempt of court. Stephen Dantin Jr., 53, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Charles Foret Jr., 36, Raceland. Contempt of court. Mark Jackson, 18, Raceland. Contempt of court. Dontrell Londo, 19, Thibodaux. Disarming of a peace officer; first degree murder (attempted). Troy Orgeron, 53, Bayou
Blue. Misdemeanor sexual battery. Seth Punch, 32, Houma. Fugitive. Jordie Trosclair, 27, Dulac. Fugitive. Callie Sampey, 44, Houma. Contempt of court (4 CTS). Louisiana State Police Seyquan Bibs, 24, Larose. Contempt of court. Brandon Grabert, 31, Raceland. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS; obstruction of justice; possession of marijuana 1st offense; distribution of methamphetamine; possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; careless operation. Golden Meadow Police Department James Billiot, 54, Golden Meadow. Fugitive. Lockport Police Department Harry Cheramie Jr., 30, Gheens. Violation of protective orders. Manuel Meek Sr., 45, Lockport. Possession of a firearm or carrying of a concealed weapon by a person convicted of domestic abuse battery; simple assault; domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment. Thibodaux Police Department Bryant Edmond, 31, Thibodaux. Reckless operation with accident; contempt of court (2 CTS); flight from an officer; D.W.I 4th and subsequent offenses; operating vehicle with suspended license. Lloyd Mitchell, 37, Houma. Display of temporary registration license plates; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams.
March 2, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Javante May, 24, Hattiesburg, MS. Careless operation; D.W.I 2nd offense. Brody St. Pierre, 34, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Kris Thibodaux, 40, Houma. Domestic abuse battery. Lockport Police Department Brandon Clark, 40, Lockport. Possession of suboxone; possession of marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses. Rusty Curole, 33, Raceland. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; possession of marijuana 1st offense. March 3, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joseph Brown, 35, Raceland. Fugitive; obscenity. Brad Duplantis, 35, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Derek Lirette, 34, Houma. Contempt of court. Tajahaonna Sylvester, 20, Raceland. Simple battery; resisting an officer; contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Jordan Jacobs, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; fugitive. Sidney Washington, 38, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer; contempt of court (2 CTS); possession of cocaine less than 28 grams. Louisiana State Police Susan Cruz-Lopez, 40, Galliano. D.W.I 1st offense. Jeremy Williams, 41, Destrahan. Operating vehicle while intoxicated; careless operation; fugitive.
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