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Sales tax holiday to help with storm season preparations

SERVING: MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE CUT OFF • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE

At least $155M in gaps identified in House approved budget

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MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana residents can purchase flashlights, batteries, portable generators and other emergency supplies, free of the 4 percent state sales tax, during the 2015 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.

The sales tax holiday will take place this Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, right before the start of the six-month 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season that begins on June 1.

The sales tax holiday exempts eligible items from the 4 percent state sales tax. The exemption applies to the first $1,500 of the purchase price of each item.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s state senators were told Monday that the House version of next year’s budget is short at least $155 million in identified needs, with holes mainly in public health care services for the poor and uninsured.

But the gaps could be even larger, because of questionable financing sources used by the House. And that’s not counting other items senators might add to the wish list.

The Senate Finance Committee, which is the first stopping point in the Senate for the House-backed budget bills, spent part of Memorial Day digging into the details of the proposals advanced by the House.

Senators were trying to determine which agencies face cuts next year, to decide where they might want to add new money if they have it or where they might want to reshuffle existing dollars to account for their priorities.

After Gov. Bobby Jindal introduced his budget proposal, which included a hefty shortfall, the House passed a package of tax changes to raise more money for state coffers.

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Body of missing teenager recovered in Grand Isle Park

GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a Louisiana teenager who went missing while he was swimming at Grand Isle State Park.

Multiple news outlets report 16-year-old Travon William Robertson’s body was found Monday afternoon. Authorities say he was last seen Sunday swimming from the rock jetty to the first piling at Grand Isle State Park.

Robertson’s mother says the teen was swimming with friends near the rocks when he was pulled beneath the waves by the undertow.

The Coast Guard and other agencies began a search effort Sunday, but the boy’s body washed up near the beach where he drowned early Monday afternoon.

Robertson was preparing for his sophomore year at Ponchatoula High School, where he played football as a freshman.

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Staff photo by Babs

Grand Isle School graduates Heather Brouillette, Dalton Wallace and Faith Ferriss, make there way up the steps in preparation for the school’s commencement exercises held Sunday.

Central Lafourche High School will hold their commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 27 with South Lafourche celebrating theirs on Thursday, May 28.

The Lafourche Gazette will also have a special section saluting local graduates this Sunday, May 31.

A Lafourche Parish man, who was arrested in September 2014 by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for the illegal discharge of diesel fuel into state waterways, pled guilty to this charge in the 17th Judicial District Court in Thibodaux.

Garrett Gilliam, 42, of Cut Off, pleaded guilty to illegal discharge of a pollutant into state waterways, theft and criminal damage to property.

Judge John E. LeBlanc of the 17th Judicial District Court sentenced Gilliam to three years imprisonment, the statutory maximum for illegal discharge into state waterways. Gilliam was also sentenced to 10 years for the theft of the diesel

Staff photo by Babs

Little 13-month old McKenna from Pierre Part enjoys her first time at the beach. McKenna was spending the Memorial Day holiday weekend with her family.

Animals will be available for adoption at the Lockport Bayouside Park Ulysses Gisclair Contributing Writer

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fuel, 10 years for criminal damage to property, and was ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution to Lafourche Parish. The sentences will run concurrently, so Gilliam will serve a total of 10 years in prison.

Gilliam was originally arrested by Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s deputies on August 26, 2014, for stealing diesel fuel from a pump station located off La. 652 in Raceland sometime between August 23 and August 24, 2014. After his arrest, Gilliam admitted to deputies that he stole diesel and intentionally discharged some of it near the pump station to make his stolen load light enough to transport.

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Lafourche Animal Shelter will host Bark in the Park adoption event Saturday

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Pictured is just one many shelter animals available for adoption at the Lockport Bayouside Park Saturday for the Bark in the Park adoption event.

Around 2.4 million dogs and cats have to be put down in U.S. shelters a year due to overpopulation.

The overpopulation of pet animals becomes a very important issue during this time of year.

Hilary Knight who works at the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter at 934 Hwy. 3185 in Thibodaux said that cat reproductive cycles come in seasons, namely when it begins to get warmer.

Six to seven week old kittens especially are known to crowd the shelter from April to the end of June. The problem is that there is also a drop in the number of people who want to adopt.

Sadly due to these circumstances it is during these months where the save rate of cats and dogs drops dramatically.

“It’s backwards because you see a lot of people that want to adopt around Christmas time,

November and December, and we barely have anything in December but right now it’s completely overflowing,” said Knight. “The intake numbers are really kicking up in gear and it will probably stay like that until September.”

Because of this the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter encourages the community to adopt their rescues. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 to 3:30, and on the first Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon.

Dogs are $100 to adopt and cats and kittens are $50. The cost also covers the pet’s spay/neuter cost as well as the cost of their microchip and all of their appropriate vaccinations.

In total these costs would normally run a person at least $300.

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Local JROTC cadets to attend program at Naval Air Station

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Memorial event slated for May 30

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Seat belt checkpoint to be held Thursday

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint in Lafourche Parish during the daylight hours of Thursday, May 28.

Deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as other violations such as expired inspection tags.

This checkpoint is part of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s year-long campaign designed to raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists.

Monthly commodities to be given out this week

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, May 28th at till Raceland Recreation Center.

3-month commodities to be given out Thurs.

The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action 3-Month Commodities distribution schedule is as follows: • Raceland area, 115 Texas St., Raceland: May 28, August 27, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 5377603.

• Galliano area, 16241 W. Main, Cut Off: July 23 and October 22, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 632-3989.

SL Bantam to register players Wed., Thurs.

The South Lafourche Bantam football registration will be held on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

LRD 3 to hold meeting June 2

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission building in Galliano on Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m.

The public is invited.

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The passing of our veterans will be honored on Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Wall on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano.

A free lunch will be served beginning at 12noon that will include hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks.

Twelve local veterans will receive their LA Veterans Honors Medal presented by David LaCerte, Secretary of the Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

Come out and celebrate those that fought for our freedom and don’t forget to bring your own chairs.

Three cadets from the South Lafourche US Army JROTC, will be treated to a rare educational opportunity this summer, at the National Flight Academy, located on Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, home of the world famous, US Navy Blue Angel Flight Demonstration Team.

On Sunday, May 31, Cadet Major Andree Champagne, Cadet Captain Kimberly Perez, Cadet Captain Kenneth Gordon, will be checking into the virtual US Naval Attack Carrier Trainer, CVT-11 Ambition, located adjacent to the National Naval Aviation History Museum, NAS, Pensacola, FL, to attend one of the most impressive STEM programs (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) in the nation today. The scholarships for the tuition were awarded to the unit, courtesy of the Blackhawk Flight Foundation, & it’s Executive Director, B.J. Perrett, a 1967 South Lafourche alumni.

The program is an immersive, 6-day, once-in-alifetime adventure, which utilizes an aviation theme, tore enforce the basics of STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) education. In addition to STEM learning objectives, the program includes instruction in real world life management skills, critical thinking, problem solving, team work, communication, & leadership skills. Beyond

KCs to sponsor dinner fundraiser Sun.

The Knights of Columbus Council #3054 of Lockport will be sponsoring a baked chicken dinner on Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Menu will include baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for a donation of $8.

Desserts and soft drinks will also be sold.

Deadline to register for adult softball nearing

The LRD#3 Adult Softball Registration for men and women age 18 and up is starting. Individuals and teams welcomed. Deadline to register is June 7. For more information contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478.

Cut Off Senior Center invites new members

The Cut Off Senior Citizen Center will celebrate Father’s Day with a day out in Houma at the Golden Corral.

Seniors 50 years and older are encouraged to join the Cut Off Senior Citizen Center at 5510 W. Ave. D in the building “The Center” to socialize with other seniors and enjoy the lunch in the cafeteria for a fee of $2.

The seniors enjoy working puzzles, walking in the halls, coffee, pokeno and bingo.

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“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin

Political Wars,

John L. Guidry’s Galliano family was well respected and had supported the Jones/Davis political faction in the past, so when David Barker, son of defeated Sheriff Dr. Charles, re-organized the remnants of the party in 1951, he

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wanted as a candidate, family member Lloyd Guidry.

When he declined, younger brother Richard “Dick” Guidry accepted. He was only 21 years old.

The “old regulars”/Earl Long faction held almost all public offices in Louisiana and all major offices in Lafourche Parish. They were Senator A.O. Rappelet, Sheriff Frank Ducos, Assessor Max Rizan, Clerk of Court Raoul Legendre, Coroner Dr. Leo Kern and State Representatives Leonard Toups and Paul Dufrene.

All incumbents were running for re-election but Senator Rappelet had announced for governor and was replaced

by Leonard Toups.

Paul Dufrene did not seek re-election so Harvey Peltier, Jr. and Eugene Gouaux ran for representative.

The Jones/Davis faction in Lafourche was hungry and with a new name,

“all parish”, opposed every incumbent and candidate of the “old regulars”. Their ticket included: Clyde Caillouet, Senator; Clinton Cheramie, Sheriff; R.J. Soignet and Richard “Dick” Guidry, State Representatives; Alvin Louviere, Assessor; and Jeanne Coulon, Clerk of Court.

Other candidates, known as the Melancon-Robichaux-Landry ticket, included Wilson Melancon, Sheriff; Dave Robichaux, Assessor; and Ambroise Landry, Clerk of Court.

Another, the “Chiasson” Ticket, offered Edwin Chiasson, Sheriff; Roy Dupuy, Assessor; and Mrs. Edward Daigle, Clerk of Court.

All except the “old regulars” endorsed Dr. Philip Robichaux for Coroner. Most of those names are long forgotten but pay attention … a pop quiz will follow. (Just kidding).

The “old regulars” teamed with Judge Carlos Spaht for Governor, (Earl Long was term limited), while “all parish” supported Judge Robert Kennon from Minden.

The sound trucks, signs, rallies, poll watchers and haulers, (some called this vote buying but all sides did it so it was not an issue), were all ready to go.

Dick Guidry called to inform me saying, “Our first rally is tomorrow in Chackbay.”

The next day, in my 1950 Oldsmobile I had won in June, I headed for Chackbay, Ward 6 of Lafourche, predominately Cajun and a much desired voter group.

The candidates were speaking to a small crowd when Dick walked to the mike, fiddled with the cord, raised and lowered the stand, and his hesitation was excruciating. It was only 10 seconds, but it seemed like an hour. He finally spoke and said: “I’m Dick Guidry, I’m running for Representative, please vote for me,” and sat down.

My arms dropped, my mouth went dry and I thought: “Danger, Will Robinson!” (No, I couldn’t have—“Lost in Space” was still in the future.)

I shook Dick’s hand and fibbed “good job, Pal.” But traveling home I worried and many ideas ran through my mind so I stopped for a drink. Suddenly the proverbial electric light bulb lit above my head and I shouted “Eureka! I got it!”

The bar crowd looked and I gave a sheepish smile while I metaphorically patted myself on the back and thought: “what a bright boy am I.” (I was young with a big ego.)

Fronting a band for four years, I could address audiences and owned sound equipment and a new gadget I had bought from Dick’s family furniture store … a tape recorder, (invented by the Germans in World War II, hard to afford at $120 but I had to have it).

Now I knew why!

The next day, Dick and I hauled the equipment to the stage of his father’s Star Theater, and for the next week or so, I had him make speeches, recorded them, let him listen and did it over and over again until one day I said: “By George, I think you’ve got it!”

My friend was ready!

By the end of the campaign Dick was a force to be reckoned with. He gave passionate speeches using enthusiastic hand gestures and got favorable reactions from the crowd. My Professor Higgins to his Elisha had worked. I was proud and remembered an old quote from Albert Camus, “Don’t walk behind me, I

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Clockwise from top left: David Barker, Lloyd Guidry, Dick and Leroy at 21, Dick at rally, Lost In Space TV show illustration, eureka moment illustration, Leroy’s vintage tape recorder, Star Theater, Professor Higgins and Elisha. may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk besides me and be my friend.”

That we were!

BYE NOW!

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flood debris along the Blanco River. But recovery efforts were to resume Tuesday morning, following a long holiday weekend of severe weather that led to four confirmed fatalities across the state.

Authorities were also searching for victims and assessing damage just across the Texas-Mexico border in Ciudad Acuna, where a tornado Monday killed 13 people and left at least five unaccounted for.

In the U.S., a line of storms that stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes dumped record rainfall on parts of the Plains and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and causing major flooding that in Texas destroyed or damaged more than 1,000 homes and forced at least 2,000 residents to leave their homes.

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Indianapolis mayor to present Reggie Wayne with key to city

SLIDELL, La. (AP) — Slidell police say a former director of nursing at a nursing home and a former teacher were stealing prescription medicines to sell.

Police said Monday they had arrested 36-year-old Patrick Lampard, who had been director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home after they went to his house Friday on a medical call and saw medication packages scattered about. They say Lampard and 46-year-old

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is poised to receive the key to the city.

Indiana Black Expo announced Tuesday that Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will present Wayne with the key during Indiana University’s Pacers Sports and Entertainment luncheon on July 17.

The Colts parted ways with Wayne in March, making him an unrestricted free agent. He is considered one of the greatest receivers in the franchise’s history. The 36-year-old from New Orleans played for the Colts for 14 years since he was drafted during the first round in 2001.

Ballard says Wayne deserves the honor because he has given back to the Indianapolis community. The mayor calls Wayne a role model. ____________

Bonnie Pritchard, a former teacher at Abney Elementary School, admitted to stealing the drugs to sell to a drug dealer. Police say their aim was to pay off debt and save for a trip to Las Vegas.

Lampard is charged with 11 drug possession counts and theft over $100,000.

Pritchard is charged with 11 drug possession counts and introducing drugs into a correctional facility.

Both remain jailed as of Monday.

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That, combined with money from improved income forecasts and other patchwork financing, would close about $860 million of the gap in the House version of the budget.

The money was used to stop deep cuts to colleges, fully fund the K-12 public school financing formula and fill some health care shortages.

Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, the governor’s chief budget adviser, outlined a list of items labeled as shortfalls by either legislative leaders in the House or by the Jindal administration.

The total gap for the fiscal year that begins July 1 is as much as $155 million “depending on what your priorities are and what you want to fund,” Nichols said.

Also, she said $8 million in shortfalls need to be closed before the current budget year ends June 30.

Most remaining gaps, after House action, are in the state health department and in payments to the operators of LSU’s privatized hospitals. In addition, without more money, LSU’s medical schools in New Orleans and Shreveport would be left to absorb millions in insurance and retiree costs from the privatization deals.

Medical school leaders have said those added costs could leave them struggling to pay their bills, and senators questioned whether the financial burden could jeopardize the medical schools’ accreditation.

“They’re awfully close to the edge,” said Sen. Sherri Smith Buffington, RKeithville.

In the House version of the budget, cuts also would fall across public health care services, state parks, museums and agricultural services.

The list of shortfalls could grow by another $28 million or more, depending on what the Senate wants to include.

Sherry Phillips-Hymel, the Senate’s chief budget analyst, said of $18 million in hurricane recovery money used by the House for some health care expenses, “We’re not sure if that money actually exists.”

She also noted the House didn’t add money to the education department.

Superintendent of Education John White asked for $10 million more for standardized testing, saying Jindal’s funding recommendation for the education agency would wreck the state’s ability to measure student performance.

Nichols offered ideas for additional money to

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The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter is asking the public to consider donating some much-needed items such as cat litter and cat food as they go thru litter quickly.

They are always in need soft cat food for the kittens and dog food of any kind.

The animals could also use some dog and cat toys, treats, and plain leashes.

Paper towels are always welcomed.

Items can be dropped off at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office substation along with the Animal Shelter located at 934, Hwy. 3185 in Thibodaux.

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plug into the budget. She said the lottery has a $27 million fund balance from unclaimed winnings, and she said legislative proposals to raise the costs of a driver’s license and a vehicle title could generate $79 million.

The Senate also is considering House bills that would raise the cigarette tax and cut tax break programs.

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Following the arrest, sheriff’s deputies contacted criminal investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality about the incident.

As the result of their ongoing investigation, DEQ investigators booked Gilliam with an additional felony charge of knowingly discharging a pollutant to state waterways.

The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Camille A. “Cam� Morvant and Assistant District Attorney Heather Hendrix. “This office takes crimes against the environment seriously. The waterways of Lafourche Parish are sacred and dear to our community and they must be protected for the current and future generations,� said Morvant. “Environment crimes are real crimes and this sentence should send a message that polluters will be prosecuted and will go to jail,� said Mike Daniels, attorney for DEQ’s Criminal Investigation Division. “It was a privilege to work with District Attorney Morvant and Assistant District Attorney Hendrix.� “This is an example of local, state, and federal law enforcement working with DEQ to combat environmental crimes and protect the state’s natural resources,� said Keith Bates, criminal investigator with DEQ’s Criminal Investigation Division. “We encour-

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Eligible purchases include: • Self-powered light sources, such as flashlights and candles • Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, and weather-band radios • Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting • Ground anchor systems, straps or tie-down kits • Gas or diesel fuel tanks • Batteries, sizes AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, or 9-volt (automobile batteries and boat batteries are ineligible) • Cellular phone batteries and chargers • Non-electric food storage coolers • Portable generators • Storm shutter devices (materials and products manufactured, rated, and marketed specifically for the purposes of preventing window damage from storms) • Carbon monoxide detectors • “Blue Iceâ€? (and similar re-usable cooling products)

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and microchipping are all ways to help prevent more animals from having to be euthanized. “That’s my biggest thing, if everyone were spaying and neutering their cats then we wouldn’t have this happen. This is heartbreaking. But when people adopt with us they are already a step ahead in the game because we do all of that for you,� said Knight.

The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter always welcomes donations to help fulfill their ever-growing needs. During this season where they are overrun with young kittens that cannot yet eat solid food the animal shelter is always in need of canned kitten food and cat litter. But any sort of small donations that people can offer goes a long way with them as well such as blankets and towels.

They also encourage people to bring them stray cats and dogs that people may find, however they also encourage community residents that find pets that they suspect may belong to someone to first try and locate the pet owner.

For pet owners, using a

microchip or an I.D. tag is the best way to ensure that your pet is returned to you if it becomes lost. A pet microchip can be scanned for its I.D. code and used at www.petmicrochiplookup.o rg/ to find the lost pet’s owner.

This Saturday, May 30, the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter will host what they call Bark in the Park where they will be at the Lockport Bayouside Park holding open adoptions of the pets that they will be bringing from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. “We’ve been trying to go out to other areas of the parish to get the public more involved to get people to see these things happening because a lot of times people try to close their eyes to it. They don’t want to go to the shelter, but it’s a lot easier for them to see four or five dogs or cats out in the community in good behavior to where they can imagine them living in their home,� said Knight.

If you have any questions about adopting a pet from the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter feel free to call them at (985) 446-3532.

Larose Civic Center offering public swimming, water aerobics Wednesday, May 27, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The Larose Civic Center will once again offer public swimming this summer with the following schedule: - Public swimming (June 8 – July 30) 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; $3 daily or $50 for summer splash pass.

Concession items will be sold.

- Water aerobics (late May – August). Instructed

by Hannah Stegmann, 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Mondays – Friday; 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; $3 daily rate, $30 month (for 5 classes per week), $35 (for more than 5 classes per week) - Swimming lessons (June 1 - July 31), 11 a.m.

- noon. Call the Civic Center office (985) 693-7355 to schedule lessons. Forms can be filled out, mailed to and obtained from the Larose Civic Center office.

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- Larose Lasers Summer Swim Team (spring to summer program). Call the Center Office.

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Separate sealed Bids for the construction of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drainage Improvements near West 175th Street,â&#x20AC;? which generally consists of the installation of approximately 1,700 feet of culverts, 32 catch basins, 15 yard drains, and appurtenances in Galliano, Louisiana, will be received by Lafourche Parish Government at their Mathews Office, 4876 Hwy 1, Mathews, LA 70375, until 10:30 A.M. local time, June 16, 2015, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds Louisiana State Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License of proper classification and in full force and effect, in compliance with Act. Louisiana R.S. 37:2151-63.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: Lafourche Parish Government, J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., Attn: Purchasing Specialist, P. O. Drawer 730, 4876 Hwy 1, 131 East 91st Street, Mathews, LA 70375 - Galliano, LA 70354 Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding. Electronic Bids are accepted at Central Bidding. Central Bidding can be accessed at www.centralbidding.com. Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. For questions related to the electronic bid-

ding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., the Engineer, upon deposit of $50.00Â Â for each set.

Any Bidder, upon returning his Bid set of documents in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date will be refunded one full deposit. On return of other sets, including those of non-bidders, in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date, a refund of $25.00Â Â per set will be made.

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The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. at the Administration Building 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll.

ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Donald Vizier, Wilbert Collins, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None Upon motion by Griffin and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for March 11, 2015 regular meeting and March 18, 2015 special meeting.

Executive Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report Northern Expansion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Engineer John Plaisance reported on Slip C East Bulkhead of 1600â&#x20AC;&#x2122; that the contractor is essentially complete and we have a final inspection scheduled for tomorrow.

Plaisance reported that the Sweep Dredge project of Slip A and Slip C is

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substantially complete and on the agenda for approval. The punch list items contain some cleanup and touchup paint on the bulkhead. Plaisance reported that the Slip C East Sweep Dredging project bid opening last week resulted in a low bid from Coastal Dredging of $890,000.

Airport Projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Airport Manager Joe Wheeler reported that FAA is on site today doing the ground inspection of the Glide Slope project. We expect to have no issues to be able to schedule the flight check which can be next week or within the next 40 days depending on the schedule. The apron expansion is ahead of schedule. Byron E. Talbot has moved the Phase 2 paving date to April 21st. The clear lien certificate for the Pump Station Pipe Replacement project is later on the agenda for acceptance.

The aircraft operations for the month of March were 3,828 with a passenger count of 10,122. Joe Wheeler stated that since this is his last meeting he wanted to show his appreciation to the board for this opportunity, the great staff, and wonderful experience of working here. He hopes to stay in touch. The board responded good luck and thanks for your service, time, and we look forward to a working relationship with you in the future.

Port Security and Grant Projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April Danos reported that the Cybersecurity and Resiliency project is scheduled to be complete by August 31st. The 11 Airport Cameras are online. We continue to process paperwork for the maintenance of cameras as part of the Port Wide Sustain & Maintain project. We received 6 proposals for the Risk Mitigation Plan which we will be interviewing 2 applicants.

Other Port Projects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joe Berlin with URS/AECOM reported that the Assumption of Maintenance Study has been submitted to the Corps of Engineers for final review and approval. Chiasson stated that during his travels to DC next week he has requested a meeting with the Corps of Engineers to discuss the report. Engineer John Plaisance reported that the Storm Harbor Marina is substantially complete with only minor painting and drainage work remaining. The Port did install the fence.

Chiasson stated for the public the purpose the marina was built is to be used only during storms when commercial fishermen donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a dock inside the levee system. He then showed photos of what happens during the storm with rising water and if vessels donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a place to dock inside the system they sink, collide with others, or float onto land and roads. The fence was installed and we plan to install the gates in the next week at which time the signage and rules will be placed on the fence. Again, this is for emergency purposes only basically during storms to get inside the levee system for commercial fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use. Vizier stated this is only for commercial fisherman, which Chiasson replied yes. The federal funding used to build this marina was specific to commercial fisherman use. Collins stated during storms in Empire the water overtopped the levee and the boats were spread all over. He questioned if we are responsible for what boats damage, which Chiasson replied no. This marina is a use at your own risk.

Engineer Plaisance reported that the contracts are being signed by Dolphin Services for the Nerby Collins Commercial Marina Bulkhead project.

Sandy Guidry reported Barriere is 95% complete on drainage work for the N. J. Theriot Road Improvements project.

They plan to start hauling embankment for shoulders this week and begin bring-

ing in limestone next week. Engineer Joe Picciola reported that Bertucci plans to receive the rock and mobilize on site later this week for the FEMA Breakwater project.

Update from LA 1 Coalition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Henri Boulet reported DOTD continues to progress with the final design of Segment C of the LA 1 project. A letting date is set for October 14th. Within the last month, I have met with the Secretary of Transportation and the DOTDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys who have been finalizing the agreement between the state and companies providing the matching funds.

The agreement is now in the Commissioner of Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands for critique. There are some final issues we anticipate the state wanting further changes on, but the real issue is if the Governor and the legislature will ultimately place the requested $25.5 million in Capital Outlayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Priority 1. To that end, I have met with the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transportation Policy Advisor and I am working with Senator Chabert and our delegation for their support. All of Phase 2 engineering continues to get worked on by HNTB and SIGMA, which is working on environmental permit assistance. Â For Phase 2C in Golden Meadow, the final plans are 60% complete, the state anticipates acquiring the finalized construction permits around the end of July, and the estimate remains at $46.6 million. For Phase 2A the preliminary design plans are complete, and that estimate has gone down from $60 million to $43.4 million. For Phase 2B, the large 6-mile middle section between Golden Meadow and the future northern Leeville overpass crossing the Bollinger Canal, the preliminary design plans are complete and that estimate has gone down from $235 million to $230 million.

Cheramie stated DOTD has all tickets go out within 30 days of the violation however when he went to sell a vehicle last month it showed he had 13 tickets on that vehicle and his license was suspended but he never receive one violation in the mail. He has a tag on the vehicle and should not have received any tickets they should have just taken the money from his account. He questioned when DOTD will straighten out their system. Boulet stated that he believes it was Scott Rendell with DOTD that presented that to the board and he can see if he can come update the board again on the system. He stated that is an error with the system if it is not taking the money from your account or even sending out the violation.

Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met on April 6th in Galliano with Gisclair, Cheramie, Melancon, and Griffin present.

Upon motion by Collins and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from HOS Port to lease 9 mooring dolphins in Flotation Canal #16 to #24, and the request from LLOG Exploration to lease 3 mooring dolphins in Flotation Canal #25, #26, & #27.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Vizier, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Weeks Marine for a short-term mooring lease in Slip C during construction of the Caminada Headland Restoration project.

Upon motion by Guidry and second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Ecoserv for a Landlord Consent to Leasehold Mortgage Agreement for site GLF628 in Slip C. Upon motion by Gaudet and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the re-

quest from Rotorcraft Leasing Company to construct helipads of approximately $413,000 which the Port would purchase the improvements and amortize it over the next 15 years as an improvement rental. The lease request extends the property by 385â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with a Right of First Refusal on the remaining 252â&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met on April 6th in Galliano with Chairman Cheramie, Gisclair, Griffin, and Collins present.

Cheramie presented for the boards review the permit applications from Terry Serigny, USDA-NRCS, Hilcorp Energy Company, and LOOP, LLC. Cheramie stated a letter will be sent objecting to the prop washing proposed in the Hilcorpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application.

Construction & Development Committee - The committee met on April 6th in Galliano with Chairman Bruce, Gisclair, Griffin, and Vizier present.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 5 an increase of 60 calendar days from Johnson Bros for the Slip C Bulkhead project.

Upon motion by Guidry and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 to adjust final quantities an increase of $39,465.50 and 12 calendar days from Coastal Dredging Co. for the Sweep Dredge of Slip C and Alternate Slip A. Upon motion by Melancon and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Substantial Completion Certificate dated March 18, 2015 from Coastal Dredging Co. for the Sweep Dredge of Slip C and Alternate Slip A. Upon motion by Griffin and second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously awarded the lowest responsive bid of $890,000 from Coastal Dredging Co. for Slip C East Sweep Dredge project.

Upon motion by Collins and second by Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Lafourche Parish Water District for a 50/50 cost share to install a waterline along Apache Road at the SL Industrial Park.

Upon motion by Guidry and sec-

ond by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepts the Clear Lien Certificate from Low Land Construction Co. for the Airport Pump Station Pipe Replacement project.

Finance Committee - The committee met on April 6th in Galliano with Chairman Melancon, Gisclair, Gaudet, and Guidry present.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of March invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which total $2,948,294.55.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Melancon, with no public comment the board unanimously approved the 2014 Unaudited Financial Statements.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for period ending December 31, 2014. James Rome reported this is approved annually and submitted to the auditors claiming the Port is in compliance with public bid laws, ethics, budgeting, accounting and auditing laws, open meeting laws, asset management, cash management, debt restrictions, revenue and expenditures, and specific laws that affect ports and airports.

Upon motion by Melancon and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel request from Joni Tuck to attend the Tiger Grant Summit in Washington, DC on April 15th.

President Gisclair opened the floor for any other business. Vizier status on the lights at the new Leeville Boat Launch since next month is trawling season, which Chiasson replied he will check with the Parish on when they will be installed. Gisclair reminded the public it is National Autism Month if you know anyone with autism give them a hug and tell them they are special.

Upon motion by Cheramie and second

by Gaudet, the board adjourned the board meeting at 11:05 A.M. ATTEST: Harris â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckieâ&#x20AC;? Cheramie, Jr., Secretary Perry Gisclair, President 5/27/15

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HOMES

House For Sale: 3 br plus bonus room, 1 ba, lg. kitchen, dining rm, lg. yard, newly remodeled, Cut Off area.

Asking $125,000. Call 985665-7375. _________________ House in Galliano For Sale By Owner: 4 br, 2 ba, living rm, plus family rm/den.

Total sq ft 2469. New 80 gallon water heater, new heater fan, new electrical box w/new breakers and new ac unit, stainless steel appliances, lg. shop w/boat shed.

Asking $190,900. Call 985-258-7072. _________________ 2-Story Camp For Sale on Grand Isle: 4 br, 2 ba, outdoor kitchen and wrap around porch. Call 985-533-6315. _________________ House For Sale: 240 Airport Rd., Galliano.

2,131 sq ft, lot 150x173. 3 br, 2 ba, kitchen/cleaning rm, living rm, office, play rm, wash rm, storage rm, fenced in back yard w/shed. FMI call 985-637-7325. _________________ House For Sale By Owner, 3 br, 1 ba, 1100 sq ft, lot 50x150, refrig., stove, dishwasher, w/d included.

Good neighborhood.

Asking $95,000. Call 985-691-4428. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-5172341 or 337-5172340.

Golden Meadow. 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft on piers, lot 146’x120’, carport, garage/workshop, municipal sewerage, No owner financing, No rent to own. _________________

House For Sale: 122 S. Dominique St., Gheens. 3 br, 2 ba.

Market value $108,000, asking $98,500. Call 985696-4452. _________________

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

Office Building For Lease: Great location for an attorney, realtor, bookkeeper, insurance agent, notary, cosmetologist, nail tech, etc. Call to see this beautiful 2 person office or 3-station hair salon w/parking. This is an excel. location on LA 1 in the center of Cut Off. Available in May. Don’t wait! Call 985-691-3290 or 985691-1317. _________________ Office For Lease: LA 1 near Cut Off Church, approx. 1000 sq ft, $500/dep, $500/mth. FMI call 985-258-6277. _________________ Lawn Care Business For Sale, established 2010, reliable clientel & served multiple years. Customers accounts hand-off, complete commercial lawn care equip., 6’x12’ enclosed cargo trailer.

Call John at 760-2185725. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 100x159, 15850 sq ft, Lot #8, Old Safari Heights Subd., Asking $15,500. Call 985278-1480. _________________ Land For Sale: Raw land, approx.

631’x102’ near levee between W. 163rd and W. 164th St., Galliano. Call 985-6410083. _________________

AMERICAN REALTY USA

Each office is independently owned and operated.

200 Hwy 3161 Cut Off, LA

985-325-7107

Panky Christen, Broker WWW.AMERICANREALTYUSA.COM

Land For Sale in Jonesville, LA. Larto Lake Water Front Property. 213 on water, sportsmen paradise, amazing sunset, sewer & dock permit included, along with elevation certificate. Asking $35,000.

Call 985-691-1178. _________________

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba in Larose, electricity, lawn care, & water included. $1200/mth, $500/dep.

Call or text 985-2581464. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985258-7320. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, located on 312 Comeaux Dr., Lockport. $850/mth, $800/dep. Call 985258-6610 or 985-2585273. _________________ Camper Trailer For Rent: $400/mth, no deposit, bills pd. Call 985-855-6896. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Quiet place/quiet person! No pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth, $400/dep.

Utilities/cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application.

Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ House For Rent: No smoking, no pets, all appl., $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985632-4723. _________________ Duplex For Rent, Lockport area. 2 br, 1 ba water pd. $775/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-677-0915. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, furnished, utilities pd., grass cut. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________

Plastic Pallets

For Sale $

10 Each

(15 or more $8 each)

CALL 693-7229

Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

MLS 117912: NEW LISTING 10,731 sqft. building, sits right in business district of Lockport, plenty of parking available, heavy traffic area. $425,000.

MLS 117739: NEW LISTING 3,476 sqft. commercial building, totally renovated in 2013, 80 x 180 lot size, furnished, walk-in ready. Located on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. $260,000.

MLS 116370: Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.

MLS 116383: 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates.

This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000.

MLS 116384: 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.

Spacious 2BR Trailer For Rent: quiet neighborhood, $850/mo with utilities included, background check. 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ New Construction For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, Leeville, $3,200/mth, 13 mth. lease. Includes water, boat slip, furn.. Omni Realty Advisors 225-4134414. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Lockport area, 1-2 br, $800/mth, plus deposit. Taking applications. Call 985665-9538. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, no pets, clean quiet mature adults only. $700/mth, $300/dep.

Call 985-475-6386. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.

De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor.

108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136. _________________ For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig, no pets, no smoking.

Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep. Call 985258-9615. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apts. Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. For Rent spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 FMI. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 b, w/appl., w/d, huge yard, shed, water pd., Galliano area. Available May 27th. Call 985-291-1545 or 985677-2975. _________________

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport.

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included, new roof. $299,000.

MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal.

Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

MOTORCYCLES

Yamaha Majesty, 600cc For Sale, in great cond. Asking $2000 OBO. Call 985632-5791. _________________

CAMPERS

Camper Trailers For Sale: $1000/ea. OBO. Call 985-8556896. _________________

BOATS

19 ft. aluminum Mud Boat with 4.3L Chevy Vortec V-6, with Velvet drive clutch, $6000.

FMI call 985-6911479. _________________ Boat For Sale: VIP Bay Stealth 1880 Center Console Bay Boat, w/71 lb. thrust, 24 volt trawling motor w/Yamaha 150, 2 stroke engine w/90 hrs, 3 brand new batteries, mint cond. $15,000 OBO. Call 985-632-8832. _________________ Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. FMI call 985-6914008. Asking $50,000. _________________

MERCHANDISE

9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________

If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Sites and Cabins for rent.

Ammenities included. 3 miles from Walmart.

15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there.

Please call Crystal or Gina for more info.

985-325-4006

Commercial Building For Sale 3,476 sqft.

Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off 80 x 180 lot

Furnished, Walk-In Ready

$260,000

American Realty USA

Call Boo Legendre

985-696-7377

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose.

New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.

2008 Gray Ford F150 STX For Sale: 2 door semi-cab, good cond., mileage 38,299, loaded. If int. call 985-258-6558. _________________ 95 Nissan Truck For Sale: 81,000 miles, V6, used to pull boat.

Asking $6000. Leave message, 985-6326745. 146 W. 106th St., Cut Off. _________________

GARAGE SALES

First Time Garage Sale: Sat., May 30, 8 am till 4 pm at 262 W. 54th St. Men /women /jr. clothes, comforter, coffee & end table, DVD’s, collectables, decorations, household items & more. _________________ Garage Sale: Sat. May 30 at E. 115th St. House #153. Boys clothes newborn to sz.

5, men & women clothes sm. to 3x, books, toys, tapes, knick knacks, & storage box for truck-$20. _________________ Multi Fly. Garage Sale at 1130 North Hwy. 1, Larose, Alida Lane (next to vegetable stand), last house in back on Thurs., Fri. & Sat., May 28, 29 & 30. We welcome early birds.

Adult clothes, children clothes, school uniforms, home décor, high chairs, stroller, lamps, bedding, musical key board, quality toys, lg. & sm. moon shoes. Rain or shine.

Garage Sale of Garage Sales!! _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.

AUTOS

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ King Size Sleigh Bed Frame For Sale: Mahogany wood, only 4 yrs. old, great cond., pd. $1,000, asking $450, call 985-6965880 or 985-6964687; also Kirby “Sentria” Vacuum Homecare System For Sale w/carpet shampooer & attachments, owners manual & receipt, pd. over $2,000, barely used, 2 yrs. old. Asking $400. Call or 985696-4687. _________________ Foundation Cement Blocks For Sale: $3 ea. They have about 20, 2 sizes. Call 985696-8283. _________________ Double Crypt For Sale: Located in Sacred Heart Garden Mausoleum #5 at St. Joseph Walk, crypt #25 Tire B. $6500.

Call 985-860-7159. _________________

Louisiana Leisure Resort

MLS 116391: 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.

MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $750/mth, $750/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________

$

400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

Old Rouse’s Shopping Center

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land American Realty USA

299,000

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Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com

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

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner

Garage Sale: 10358 Hwy. 1, Lockport, 2 miles south of Valentine bridge on Thurs.

May 28 & Fri. May 29, 8 am till 4 pm. Trawl motor, Holley 4-barrell carb., chain saw, pressure washer, water dispenser, baby clothes, baby walker, household items, Wii system w/games, lawn motor, makeup, etc. _________________ Huge 4 Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs. May 28, 8 am to 1 pm at 525 W. 54th St., Cut Off (across 4 lane).

Clothes, decorations, toys, books, jewelry, etc. Early birds welcome 4 pm on Wed. afternoon May 27th.

Cheap prices. Don’t miss this one. _________________

HELP WANTED

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has a job opening for a Homemaker in the Galliano /Golden Meadow area. This job is for 22 hrs. per wk. at $9.53/hr.

Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass state police background check. Deadline to apply is Fri. May 29th at 12 noon. Apply at LCOA Office in Mathews, 985-532-0458. _________________ Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galliano is currently hiring for a full time Front Desk Agent, fill in Night Auditor & full time Night Auditor. Full time night auditor is a 40/hr. week position that requires overnight (11 pm-7 am) availability.

All positions must have completely open flexible availability including weekends and holidays.

Reliable trans. necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit please apply in person at the hotel, no phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Runner

Full Time Position Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and / or groceries to various locations.

Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours.

Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Reliable Service, Inc. now taking applications. Must have TWIC card, transportation. Apply within 17958 W. Main, Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________ Teaching Position Opening: Holy Savior Catholic School in Lockport is accepting applications for a Middle School Science and Social Studies teacher for the 2015-2016 school year. The position requires teaching Science & Social Studies in grades 6, 7, & 8.

Applicants must be a certified teacher, either middle school or secondary. Int. individuals can submit their resume by email to: Tricia Thibodaux, Principal, tthibodaux@htdiocese.org.

The deadline for receipt of applications /resumes is Fri., June 5th. FMI you can contact the school at 985532-2536. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________

Superior Shipyard is looking for an Equipment Mechanic with experience on heavy machinery. Apply in person at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to tcreel@superiorshipyard.com. Must be able to maintain and repair misc. yard equipment.

Scheduled days cover Monday - Friday. Weekends and holidays are required. Competitive pay - DOE, and benefits. Superior Shipyard offers competitive pay, health and other benefits. _________________

Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required.

Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985-447-6214 ext.

120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux.

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose.

Call 985-693-4316. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter/Operator.

LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision, & dental ins. Pd. vacation & pd. holiday.

Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma.

Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins or Jada Pitre at 985-632-8068. _________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for Exp. CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering pd. vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________ Cheramie Marine, LLC is looking to hire Cleaning Personnel 2 days a wk. Please apply at 11603 Hwy. 308, Larose, or online at cheramie marine.com. _________________

K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off Locations

Stock Person

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) Must meet TWIC Card requirements & have Driver’s License.

See Brandi • No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

SECURITY OFFICER

JOB FAIR • RACELAND, LA National company is conducting a JOB FAIR from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on JUNE 3rd and 4th in RACELAND, LA. The JOB FAIR will be conducted at the Holiday Inn Express 4716 Hwy. 1, Raceland, LA

IMMEDIATE F/T & P/T “ARMED” and UNARMED openings for officers in Raceland, Larose, Prospect, Mathews, Galliano and Amelia.

Starting wages @ $9.00 per hour. Great working conditions (inside) and fun environment.

Candidates must be 21, clean criminal record, H.S/GED and available to work all days and shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Must have 7 years of verifiable employment and submit to pre-employment drug screen.

Experience as an ARMED officer preferred but will provide training, uniforms and equipment to successful candidates. Company benefits to include medical insurance provided.

For immediate consideration and to help avoid possible waits, go to our website to apply at weisersecurity.com or feel free to contact us at 504/922-7222 or 985/414-2628.

Come see us at the JOB FAIR or contact us now.

Join “our team”. You will be glad you did!

EOE M/F DAV

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

QHSE Superintendent Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable.

This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during working hours and after hours in the event of an emergency and possibly a rotation schedule as needed.

Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime/dredging safety.

Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

or can be filled out at our main office.

17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer

CLASSIFIED ADS

A local business is hiring a Personnel Manager. Competitive wage coupled with an excel. benefit package. Send resume to personnelmanager303@gmail.c om _________________ Joe’s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required.

Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Superior Shipyard in Golden Meadow is currently seeking a Full Time Billing Clerk. Basic functions: compiling, analyzing & recording bills; preparing & issuing invoices, credit memos, & providing customer service. Responsible for issuing monthly statements, keeping customer files updated with current invoices, bills & contact information.

Qualifications: 3+ years of general accounting exp. Must be detail oriented, have a keen knowledge of mathematics & finances, a good understanding of computers & of billing software programs.

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel), Outlook, Power Point), Windows operating software & performing basic Internet searches, using email, etc. is required.

Typing exp. is also required. The ability to speak, read, write and communicate the English language fluently as well as prepare letters, and documents, etc., is required. Apply in person/mail resume to Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, La 70357 or e-mail resume to bmartin@superiorshipyard.com _________________ Joe’s Septic has immediate openings for Class B CDL Driver with excavator & backhoe exp. Health & retirement benefits included. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345 between 9 am – 2 pm. Any questions call 985-632-5592. _________________

SERVICES

Swimming Lessons: Teacher certified in lifesaving, swimming & CPR. Yrs. of exp. dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained.

Heated pool. Summer session-lessons taught morning or afternoon during June & July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI call Mona at 985-693-7040. _________________

Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free!

Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured.

Call Us Today!

985-128-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express. _________________

Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age.

Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________ GOT LEAKS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

For Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Services, Monthly and Quarterly Reports, etc., call Trosclair Bookkeeping and Tax Services, LLC at 985258-8236. _________________ 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 985696-5174. _________________

Classified ads start at $5.50 per issue. That’s only $42 per month!

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

Ray’s Radiator 314 Chennault Street Morgan City, LA 70380

• Repair, Recondition & Rebuild • In House Sales & Service • Oil / After / Inner Coolers, Radiator • Heat Exchangers, Keel Coolers

985-384-1873

LaBove Plumbing

LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting.

New or old construction.

Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Piano Lessons: The Music House-a creative environment for summer fun & an education that lasts a lifetime. Limited enrollment for summer sessions. Join now & save registration fee.

Must have piano/keyboard for home practice.

Call 985-209-3478. _________________ Full/Part Time Child Care, Larose area. 7 days a wk., affordable rates, flexible hrs., CPR/First Aid Certified. 985-258-1343. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

Barrios Carpentry

We do it all!

Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________

Need A Plumber?

Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called “plumbers” who are unlicensed and/or uninsured.

Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ Need Your Grass Cut? Call Vince at 985-278-2132, I have a lg. lawn mower for lg. & sm. yards. Also call 985-693-4839 or 985-209-6654 if you need some ironing done. I iron for out. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

985-637-8633 _________________ DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Swimming Lessons

Certified swimming instructor Lisa Breaux - over 25 years experience working with adults and children of all ages.

FMI 985-637-1138 _________________ I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________

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. _________________

PETS

Baby Rabbits For Sale: Satin silks, $15/ea. Call 985-4756386. _________________

LOST

LOST: Ladies Gold Watch on Mother’s Day at Holy Rosary Church in Larose. If found, please call 985-691-1382 or 985693-3670. _________________

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com

OBITUARIES

NOLAN LASSEIGNE, SR. Nolan “T-Nol” Lasseigne Sr., 89, a native and resident of Galliano passed away May 22, 2015.

Visitation was held on Monday, May 25, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 26, at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years Octavia “Tavie” Rousse Lasseigne; son, Ira Lasseigne and wife Jennifer; daughter, Charlene L. Danos and husband Glenn, Charlotte L. Guidry and husband Freddy, Robin L. Rogers and husband Joey, Penny L. Mongrue and husband Stan; daughter-in-law, Celeste P. Lasseigne; 21 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; brothers, Arsen Jr., Ivy Jr., Norby. and Johnny Sr., and sister Myrna L. Blanchard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arsen Sr. and Cisca Ledet Lasseigne; son, Nolan Lasseigne Jr.; brothers, Alec and Wilbert; sisters, Augustine Martin Breaux and Gloria Lasseigne.

He was a WWII Army veteran, a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and an active member of his community.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________

BRADY BRADBERRY Brady “Pop Corn” Bradberry, 61, a native and resident of Grand Isle passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church on Grand Isle on Thursday, May 28, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m.

He is survived by his mother, Willie Mae Bradberry; son, Brady Benoit Bradberry (Christina); step son, Jake Kramer; daughter, Alicia Cheramie (Geddy); brothers, Anthony “Tony” Mumphey, Charles “Charlie” Mumphey, Raymond Bradberry, Arthur “Artie” Bradberry, Marty Bradberry; grandchildren, Jolie Hickox, Avalia Cheramie, Geddy Cheramie, Jr., Adele Cheramie, Bentley Bradberry.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond B. Bradberry. ______________________________

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13-A

By: Katina Gaudet

Local libraries to offer various events during June

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‘15

SHELF SPACE

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The Lafourche Parish Public Library system offers a variety of events for every age throughout the month of June. The public is invited and encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities offered through the parish public libraries.

The 2015 Summer Reading Program begins June 1 at public libraries.

Set a reading goal (you could win prizes at the end of the summer), sign up for art workshops, and learn more about summer programs, such as guest performers and more. Call your local library branch for more information.

Spiderman will visit the Raceland Library to help kick off the 2015 Summer Reading Program, which has a superhero theme.

Children can visit with Spiderman and have their photos taken with the superhero at the Raceland Library, 177 Recreation Drive, on June 3, at 11 a.m.

Don’t forget your camera!

Batman will visit several library branches to also help kick off the Reading Program. Children can visit with the Caped Crusader and have their photos taken with the superhero at the following libraries: South Lafourche Branch, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off: June 1, 11 a.m.

Golden Meadow Branch, 1403 N. Bayou Drive: June 1, 3 p.m.

- Lockport Branch, 720 Crescent Avenue: June 2, 11 a.m.

- Larose Branch, 305 E. Fifth Street: June 2, 3 p.m.

Don’t forget your camera.

Veteran performer Frank Levy whose infectious love of theatre gets kids off their seats and acting up (in a good way) will take his

show to the Lafourche Parish Public Library to open the Reading Program.

Levy encourages children to draw out their acting abilities and enlists audience members as the cast and crew of a production performed on the spot. Join Levy when he visits the following locations: South Lafourche Branch, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

- Holy Savior Catholic School Cafeteria, 201 Church Street, Lockport: June 8, 2 p.m.

- Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux: June 15, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will demonstrate how to properly assemble a child’s car seat and provide safety tips at a free event for parents from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 4 at the Raceland Library. This program is free and open to the public.

Enjoy a special story with a special princess at 2 p.m. on June 9 at the Raceland Library. This program is also free and open to the public.

Children and teens (ages 8 to 18) can create 3D art with the library’s 3Doodler pen at 3 p.m. on June 9 at the Larose Branch.

The Lockport Branch will host a series of MakerDays in June during which people of all ages can learn simple STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) techniques. The MakerDays will be held throughout the day at the library on June 13, June 15, June 27 and June 30.

The Lockport Branch will also host a five-session camp for children and teens ages 11 to 18 on building 2D role-playing games beginning June 13 at 2 p.m. at the library. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.

HONOR YOUR

FATHER

Salute the Graduates

with a special graduation section to be published Sunday, May 31.

A photo, plus a personalized message, will appear in color for only $45.00.

Whether you have a high school, middle school, college, or pre-school graduate, extend your best wishes!

Call the Gazette office for more information, 693-7229.

Deadline is Wed., May 27 at 4 p.m.

FATHER’S DAY MEMORIALS Honor your deceased father affectionately in The Lafourche Gazette on Sunday, June 21st.

To place your memorial, visit our office at 12958 E. Main St. in Larose, or call 693-7229 for more information.

DEADLINE: Noon, THURSDAY, JUNE 18th

Arrest reports 14-A

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

MAY 21, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randy Sagona, 28, Houma.

Contempt of court.

Johnathan Adams, 22, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Vincent Lawson, 54, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Travarres Butler, 37, Thibodaux.

DWI-sentenced, disturbing the peacesentenced.

Rene Matherne, 51, Mathews.

Contempt of court (5 cts).

Danielle Stabille, 29, Raceland.

Contempt of curt (6 cts).

Ricky Williams, 50, Gonzales.

Contempt of court.

Kenny Turner, 32, Gray. Fugitive of Assumption Parish.

Jerrod James, 34, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Lanny Weber, III, Jeanerette.

Contempt of court.

Shelby Pippin, 19, Aurora, CO. Fugitive of Jefferson County, Aurora, CO. Cordarren Washington, 28, Raceland. Disturbing the peace by intoxication.

Thibodaux Police Department Donavon Hall, 31, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Havann Phillip, 35, Thibodaux.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Louisiana State Police Christina Chauffe, 44, Larose.

Hit and run, careless operation.

Kwan Thomas, 29, Thibodaux.

DWI 2nd offense, improper lane use.

Jason Robertson, 26, Gray.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

MAY 22, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Keil Brown, 21, Houma. Simple burglary motor vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle.

Sequille Lamark, 24, Dularge.

Aggravated assault with a firearm, simple battery.

Arron Mclendon, 26, Lockport.

Contempt of court (4 cts).

Kechell Thompkins, 36, Raceland. Contempt of court, aggravated battery.

Jarron Plaisance, 23, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Todd Guilbeau, 37, Cut Off. SCDTP (felony).

Eldrick Harris, 30, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Devin Joseph, 23, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Rory Boudreaux, 33, Lafitte.

Contempt of court.

Shawn Michael LeBeouf, 40, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders.

Trent Michael Lunk, 23, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (2 cts), criminal trespass (felony), theft-attempted.

Matthew James Dantin, 26, Chackbay. Contempt of court (2cts), illegal poss. of stolen things; theft.

Crystal Lynn Domangue, 34, Lockport. Contempt of court Sherrell R. Harley, 40, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Jaleesa M. Turner, 23, Raceland.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Thomas Dixon, 41, Thibodaux.

IWC (2 cts), contempt of court.

Travis Sargent, 35, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Lamark Bowens, 25, Westwego.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Lockport Police Department Mark Anthony Tastet, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Calandra Sewire, 35, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court.

John Flores, 49, Thibodaux.

Headlamps for motor vehicle & motorcycles, failure to drive on right side of road, DWI 2nd offense Johnny Blackard, 28, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

MAY 23, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jeremy Paul Lagarde, 24, Larose. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Iraneka Javahm Amos, 23, Labadieville. Contempt of court, simple escape-attempted; resisting an officer.

Travis Warren Sargent, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Thomas Omar Dixon, 41, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Nathan Paul Guidry, 28, Larose.

Contempt (5 cts).

Willard Paul Naquin, III, 26, Houma. DAB involving strangulation (felony).

Shannon M. Hosbrook Guidry, 33, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts), dist./manuf. of Schedule II (crack cocaine).

Craig Joseph Louviere, 55, Thibodaux. Turning movements & required signals, poss. of crack cocaine less than 28 grams (felony).

John Willis Morris, 33, Thibodaux. DAB-pregnant victim (felony).

Louisiana State Police Donald E. Reid, II, 45 Meraux, LA. DWI 1st offense, careless operation.

Thibodaux Police Department Edward Tannis, 39, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery.

Victor Louis Bimah, 19, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer, disturbing the peace-offensive, derisive, annoy-

RAI Carports Patios Metal Roofs Screen Enclosures Gutters Vinyl Siding

693-7240 Larose

ing words to another.

MAY 24, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Joshua Stewart, 24, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Leroy Adams, 59, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Denzel Lorenzo Washington, 20, Labadieville. Audible & visual signs on certain vehicles, illegal poss. of stolen firearm.

Harbor Police Xinh Nguyen, 44, Houston, TX. Disturbing the peace by intoxication, theft of goods, aggravated assault (2 cts).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jacob Daigle, 28, Houma.

Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Jacob Ruth, 27, Thibodaux.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Andrae Hughes, 37, Tallulah, LA. Contempt of court.

Damon Paul Johnson, 38, Warwick, RI. Contempt of court, fugitive from justice, theft (felony).

Laban Hlichal, 33, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery.

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

First Horse Ride

A blonde decides to try horseback riding, even though she has had no les-

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She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion.

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Finally, giving up her frail grip, the blonde attempts to leap away from the horse and throw herself to safety. Unfortunately, her foot has become entangled in the stirrup,

she is now at the mercy of the horse’s pounding hooves as her head is struck against the ground over and over.

As her head is battered against the ground, she is mere moments away from unconsciousness when to her great fortune Frank, the Walmart greeter, sees her dilemma and unplugs the horse.

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