Wednesday, July 26, 2017 The Lafourche Gazette

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Insurance department recovers $4 million for policyholders

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

Roseau cane-killing bug continues to spread

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Enhanced online shopping guide provides consumers with more information to make insurance decisions

Insurance policyholders collected an additional $4 million in the first half of the year as a result of assistance provided by the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI). These funds are a result of staff from the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) Office of Consumer Services working with company representatives to resolve consumer complaints.

When a complaint leads to increases in the settlement value from an insurance company to their policyholder, the Department considers the increase recovered funds.

Funds recovered are from formal complaints regarding life and annuities, property and casualty, and health products.

These recovered funds are in addition to the original amounts offered to consumers by their insurance companies.

Policyholders are able to file complaints through See Insurance Page 5-A

MEETINGS THURSDAY, JULY 27

PLANNING COMMISSION 5:00 p.m.

Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews MONDAY, JULY 31

LOCKPORT AMERICAN LEGION Post 83 7:00 p.m.

921 Veterans St. - Lockport TUESDAY, AUG. 1

LAF. REC. DISTRICT #3 7:00 p.m.

Laf. Port Commission Bldg.

16829 E. Main - Galliano

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

805 E. 7th St. - Lockport

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State could permanently lose some wetlands if it continues

By Garrett Ohlmeyer Daily Comet Staff Writer

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Grab your cash and don’t worry about the heat as the Larose Civic Center will once again host their annual garage sale this Thursday, July 27 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, July 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Along with typical garage sale items will be vendors selling their wares from their own booths.

Some items include those pictured above, such as pencil cases, tooth fairy pillows, baby blankets, tissue holders, big and small pouches, pepper jellies, and much more.

Visit www.bayoucivicclub.org/events for more information or call the Center at 985-693-7355.

Alzina’s Kitchen – Our very own “Bayou Mama” to be featured on Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

A hidden treasure awaits those traveling down a quiet residential street on Bayou Lafourche. However, from the main road, many locals and most tourists would never know it.

The metal building’s unassuming nature would not draw your attention. At one time, a sign proudly hung announcing Alzina’s Kitchen.

This once welding shop turned kitchen is where Ms. Alzina Toups, (and a few family members who help her out), create mouthwatering dishes that would make a grown man cry.

Ms. Alzina gained national notoriety over the years. Articles about the “Bayou Mama” are in the best of the best food and garden magazines such as Southern Living, Country Roads, and more.

In 2013, Toups received the prestigious Southern Foodways Keeper of the Flame award.

This Queen of the Bayou has an incredible talent for making some of Louisiana’s most notable Cajun dishes. She is about to add another notch to her apron when her cooking perfection appears on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern on Tuesday, August 1.

In an interview, Zimmern once said, “I’ve tried to cook with her for the last 10 years and it just hasn’t worked out, but I finally got her in a show. I’ve cooked for presidents, I’ve cooked for kings, I’ve cooked for famous chefs with umpteen Michelin stars and I didn’t get nervous—but Alzina was different.”

You can read more of the interview at

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The roseau cane-killing bug, found in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes about a month ago, is continuing to spread and has now made its way to at least 10 parishes in the southern portions of the state.

The roseau cane mealybug, an invasive species from Asia, originally found late last year in Plaquemines Parish, attaches to the root of roseau cane and eventually kills the plant. If the bug continues to spread, the state could permanently lose some of its wetlands, scientists say.

“Roseau cane is very hardy and can persist in standing water that is deeper than most other plants can tolerate,” said Michael Massimi, invasive species coordinator with the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program. “It is feared that losing stands of roseau will result in permanent loss of wetlands.”

The scale has been spreading so quickly that it is hard for scientists to keep up, Massimi said. Recently the scale was found in various spots in Golden Meadow.

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Alzina’s kitchen, where she cooks and folks eat, was once her son’s welding building years ago. He helped make it “kitchen ready” for the renowned chef.

The roseau cane-killing bug continues to spread threatening the state’s vital wetlands.

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Renowned chef, Ms. Alzina Toups, is pictured with Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel. An episode featuring Ms. Alzina will air on Tuesday, August 1.

http://andrewzimmern.com/2017/01/31/5questions-andrew-zimmern.

Alzina’s Kitchen is not a restaurant in the traditional sense of the word. She books only one private party at a time. Her tables provide a quaint gathering place where friends and family can come together and enjoy a fabulous array of dishes.

Black-eyed pea jambalaya, shrimp lasagna with homemade pasta, braised pork loin, corn bisque, stuffed chicken, and amaretto yams are among her vast repertoire.

Is your mouth watering yet?

A gifted soul and devout Catholic, she opened her kitchen doors in 1977 to cook and serve her church for their deanery meetings. Immeasurable numbers of priests, (both local and international), nuns, and bishops have lined her family style table for decades. Renowned French chefs and other notable figures have made their way to her and admired her masterful culinary art.

Ms. Alzina’s paternal ancestors came to Louisiana from Nova Scotia. Her mother and father primarily spoke French in the home.

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The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo, a time when the little island town is bursting with people having a great time at the beach and out on the water, begins Thursday and runs through Saturday.

The annual Tarpon Rodeo, the oldest fishing tournament in the U.S., hosts an assortment of activities throughout the three-day event, including kids crab races, weigh-ins, live music, dancing, and more!

Contact the Grand Isle Tourist Commission at 985-787-2997 or visit the official Tarpon Rodeo website, www.tarponrodeo.org, for information on how to register, rodeo rules and regulations, weigh-in information and times.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Monthly commodities to be given out this week

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LA SAFE, Louisiana’s Strategic Adaptations for Future Environments, will hold a parish-wide meeting to continue planning for coastal adaptation on Wed., July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mathews Government Complex, 4876 LA Hwy. 1.

Over the past several months, over 1,000 residents of coastal parishes like Lafourche have come together in public meetings to share their vision of building stronger, safer communities.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Now is the time to turn your vision into a plan of action.

3-month commodities set for July 27

The Office of Community Action will have the three-month commodity distribution on Thursday, July 27.

To register at the Galliano Government Complex (library), bring a valid I.D. or driver’s license and proof of income for all members of the household.

For more info call 985632-3989 ask for Nanette Lazard.

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming October 14 primary election on the front page once at no charge.

Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy.

The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 11, 2017 at 12-noon.

Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page.

Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

Last day to register to vote is Sept. 13, 2017; early voting begins Sept. 30, 2017 and ends Oct. 7, 2017.

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, July 27 at the Raceland Recreation Center.

LCC garage sale slated for Thurs., Fri.

The Larose Civic Center will once again host their annual garage sale on Thursday, July 27 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, July 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New this year will be the opportunity for vendors to rent their own booth at Lafourche’s largest indoor garage sale. Cost of the booth is $45 for both days.

Visit www.bayoucivicclub.org/events for more information or call the Center at 985-693-7355.

Local church to sell BBQ dinners Friday

Open Door Revival Center will sell a bar-b-q dinner on Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. A donation of $7 will receive either a leg quarter or large breast, baked beans, potato salad, personal French bread and a brownie Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

Youth volleyball clinic set for July 29 in Thib.

The Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional is hosting a one-day youth volleyball clinic Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gymnasium

The Lafourche Gazette will now close at 12 noon on Fridays.

2017 Football Registration - SATURDAY July 29th!

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(If you cannot afford the fee, we will waive it for all ages) You can register in person at the Storage depot 2 at 16862 West Main Street Cut Off. From 1 p.m - 5 p.m or you can register online at www.slbantamfootball.org.

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The Lockport KCs will have a fundraiser dinner on Sunday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their home on Seventh Street.

The menu will consist of hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, sweet peas, salad and bread for an $8 donation.

GMMS announces orientation times

Golden Meadow Middle School will hold its student orientation on Tuesday, August 1.

School ID tag pictures will be taken. Students should wear a school uniform shirt, and their hair should be school appropriate.

Please report at the time below for your grade level: 8th Grade – 7th Grade (9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

6th Grade – (1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

There will be a 6th grade parent meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Students will get their schedules and take ID tag pictures at conclusion of the meeting.

LDWF to host meeting Aug. 3 in G.I.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will be meeting in Grand Isle for the monthly meeting on August 3 at 1:30 p.m. An agenda will be published prior to the meeting date.

The meeting will be held at 195 Ludwig Annex on Grand Isle.

For more information, visit us at www.wlf.la.gov.

G.E.S. announces meet & greet date

LCC summer camp runs through Aug. 4

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Lockport KCs dinner benefit set for July 30

Galliano Elementary School will have their meet and greet on Monday, August 7 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring your school supplies.

ID pictures will be taken on the first day of school.

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at Thibodaux Regional’s Wellness Center. Participants will learn fundamental skills of the game from Sandy Fussell, former Head Volleyball Coach at Assumption High School and local area volleyball coaches.

Boys and girls, grades fifth – eighth are invited to attend. Cost is $20 and includes lunch, snacks, and a t-shirt. Space is limited to the first 80 participants.

Registration forms may be picked up at the Wellness Center information desk and the Fitness Center desk. FMI contact Sandy Fussell at (985) 513-0243 or sandra.fussell@thibodaux.c om.

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With support from Chevron, the Bayou Civic Club has added STEM based curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to the Larose Regional Park (LRP) Summer Camp Program.

Children ages 5 to 13 attend the program, which is tailored to serve working parents in Lafourche Parish and runs through August 4th.

The new STEM classes have been added to the camp’s long list of activities, which include visits to the park, swimming pool, playground, gymnasium and more.

For more information about LRP Summer Camp Program visit bayoucivicclub.org or call 985-6937355.

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Analysis: Louisiana governor has rare month of good news

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards must be wishing that all months could be like this one.

After bruising tax and spending battles with state lawmakers earlier this year, the Democratic governor has largely had a stretch of good — or at least less awful — news to talk about since the legislative sessions ended in June.

Louisiana’s budget is temporarily stable, with no dramatic cuts planned and college students returning this fall to a fully-funded TOPS tuition program.

Tropical Storm Cindy brushed Louisiana, but left no widespread damage.

Homeowners with damage from last year’s flooding are starting to see some aid from the Edwards administration’s Restore Louisiana program. Nearly $277 million in federal cash is on its way to Louisiana to help parishes fortify their communities against the next storms to come.

Louisiana no longer owes the federal government $190 million for a disagreement over financing used in former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s privatization of the charity hospital system, settling the health dispute for the far smaller amount of $5.4 million.

Congressional proposals that would end Edwards’ Medicaid expansion program and that could more broadly disrupt federal financing for Louisiana’s traditional Medicaid program for the poor, elderly and disabled have stalled.

And the governor and Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry even managed to reach a detente in one of their many clashes, ending a lawsuit over a budget feud after legislative mediation.

That’s a far cry from the headlines of the three legislative sessions earlier this year, as Edwards and House Republican leaders battled over budget-balancing approaches.

The governor saw his tax package bottled up in the House and had such fierce disagreement with House GOP leaders over finances that taxpayers shelled out extra money for a special session to finish work on this year’s budget.

Edwards ultimately won much of what he

wanted for the budget, but he was tied up in criticism about the unnecessary expense of a special session after a governor and lawmakers failed to finish a Louisiana budget in a regular session for the first time in 17 years.

But since lawmakers went home on June 16, Edwards has had some sporadic weeks that could be described as a bit of a breather.

Too bad the good news isn’t likely to last.

Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate are trying to revive their stalled health care proposal. Louisiana’s flood rebuilding efforts remain far short of the dollars Edwards says are needed for a full recovery. Months remain in hurricane season, a constant worry and consistent threat for Louisiana.

A state investigation is ongoing into the death of Alton Sterling, a black man shot and killed by a white police officer last year, and the results could spark new protests and tensions in Baton Rouge. Details still haven’t emerged from an internal investigation of questionable state police travel under the agency’s former superintendent, and outside auditors continue to dig into the records.

Meanwhile, more disagreements loom with the attorney general. Lawyers for Edwards and Landry will be back in court next month in a lawsuit over the governor’s executive order ban-

ning discrimination in government and state contracts based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The attorney general argued Edwards’ order unconstitutionally sought to create state law since legislators have refused to approve such LGBT -rights protections. A district court judge agreed with Landry.

Edwards is appealing, and appellate arguments are scheduled Aug. 15.

And overshadowing it all, Louisiana’s “fiscal cliff” is looming in the background. That’s the name used to describe the more than $1 billion budget shortfall that hits when temporary state taxes expire on June 30, 2018.

Edwards and House GOP leaders haven’t agreed on an approach to close that gap. At the moment, the two sides are even in disagreement about who should be devising the action plan.

At some point again soon, Louisiana’s financial roller coaster will consume all the oxygen in the state capitol and return the governor and lawmakers to the tension they all seem happy to escape, if only briefly. ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Engagements

Benoit – George

Mr. and Mrs. Michael George, of Larose, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Nicole George to Adam Matthew Benoit, son of Mr. Don Babin and Tonette Babin of Raceland, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benoit of Thibodaux.

The wedding will take place early September in Larose.

The bride – elect is the graddaughter of Philip and Eleanor George of Larose, and Forest and Shirly Domingue, also of Larose.

The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Russell and Marcella Benoit and the late Willford and Shirly Prosper.

Danos – Verret

Mr. and Mrs. Derek and Monica Danos announce the engagement of their daughter, Lanae’ Nicole Danos to Nikolas Paul Verret.

The wedding will be held at the Royal Villa in Raceland in early October.

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Broken French slides off Alzina’s tongue like honey. Her father was a shrimper/oysterman, while her mother wove nets for local anglers and made flower arrangements for their local church. Alzina herself was a shrimper with her late husband long ago.

She remembers that fondly.

For years, Alzina used the bed of her father’s old truck to grow her fresh herbs. She is sentimental in that regard. Unfortunately, the truck bed gave way long ago from the elements. Now her herbs are growing in pots nestled under the carport of Alzina’s Kitchen.

She favors farmers markets for her vegetables and gets her seafood straight off the boats.

Everything must be fresh and cut just so before simmering in the pot.

Those traditions are now passed down to her granddaughters Jenny and Tish, along with her great granddaughter, Alyssa.

She has instilled in each of them the adage of authentic Cajun culture, patience, and love, which pour into every pot.

At almost 90 years of age, Alzina’s collection of cookware is simple yet remarkable.

Wooden spoons, seasoned cast iron skillets, (one of which is more than 100 years old and another one passed down to her by her mother), the ever-trusted Pyrex, a wooden handled can opener and tin measuring cups, all of which are either hung or stacked upon each other lining the shelves. Simplicity is key, no fancy gadgets or “As Seen on TV” cookware are in her kitchen!

No walls separate the cook and her guests. The open forum allows for a much more intimate setting.

When cooking is complete, platters and bowls sit proudly on the table just as they do for a holiday dinner. Food is passed person to person, hand to hand, just as it should be.

Ms. Alzina makes a

fabulous Louisiana sweet tea, and who in the world could pass that up! Savor it while you can because once the pitchers of tea are gone, you will get some good old-fashioned water from the kitchen faucet!

Patrons may also bring beer or wine. At the end of the meal, eyes light up when gatherings can bring out their empty containers and fill them with leftovers!

Just like at home, some folks even leave the table to help with the dishes! Such a cozy, homey setting, one tenderly remembered by each person who visits.

Alzina is old fashioned, she does not own a computer, and there is no flashy website. Those interested in booking a reservation can call 985-632-7200.

Bookings require a minimum of six and maximum of twenty guests.

Be sure to tune in to see Alzina on the Travel Channel with Andrew Zimmern on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

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Previously, the scale was spotted in northeast and mideastern areas of Lafourche and on Point Farm Road in Pointe-auxChenes, said Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist Vaughan McDonald.

The scale has also been spotted in over 15 different locations in Jefferson Parish.

Next week, the LSU AgCenter plans to survey roadsides south of Houma, and the following week, members of LSU AgCenter and BTNEP will survey locations in western Terrebonne.

It is also possible the scale could affect other agriculture crops such as sugar cane and sorghum, scientists say.

Currently, scientists are working to find a solution to the outbreak but have issued warnings to boaters, fishermen and hunters to wash their boats when they get out of the water.

If anyone sees the dying cane, or the scale, Amanda Voisin, coastal

zone management administrator for Lafourche Parish government, said to contact scientists with organizations such as BTNEP, LSU AgCenter or the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries with any information.

“Since this effort is relatively new and we need as much help on the ground information as we can get, I would encourage the public to assist in documenting any locations where the scale insect is present,” Voisin said.

— Staff Writer Garrett Ohlmeyer can be reached at (985) 850-1149 or garrett.ohlmeyer@ houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @GOhlmeyer.

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the LDI website and can also access complaint data by company and insurance product online.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance recently enhanced its online Shop Your Rates Guides for homeowners and auto insurance which provides sample rates for companies across the state.

With the new feature added in 2017, consumers can now also view the complaint index of each company as they compare premiums.

“As a coastal state that has endured more than its fair share of disasters, insurance is a must-have for Louisiana families. Our online resources can put the power back into the hands of consumers to give them more information to make informed decisions,” said Commissioner Donelon.

“But rates are only part of the story. You want a com-

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pany that will be helpful and responsive in the event that you do have a claim and that’s where the online complaint information can provide a fuller picture.”

The average complaint takes 45 days to fully investigate, depending on the complexity of the case. In addition to filing a formal complaint online, a paper complaint form may be obtained by mail from the LDI. Consumers may also

file a complaint by visiting the LDI and meeting with an insurance specialist who can help them with the process. Appointments are not required and the LDI keeps staff members available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Policyholders who file a complaint will receive a tracking number which they can use to check the progress of their complaint online.

The North Lafourche Levee District (NLLD) continued its push for flood insurance reform to ensure affordable and sustainable flood insurance for local residents when they met last week with key congressional officials and FEMA. As part of the Louisiana Flood Risk Coalition, NLLD Board President Cory Kief, Executive Director Dwayne Bourgeois and State Rep. Jerome Zeringue, met with congressional and agency officials and staff to discuss proposed changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and how

they could affect coastal communities like ours.

“Affordable flood insurance is critical to the survivability of our local economy and housing market. We are committed to doing all we can to make this program accessible for the people of Lafourche and Terrebonne and to sustain federal flood insurance,” Kief says.

The NFIP is up for reauthorization by September and Congressional committees are now considering options for changing the program during the reauthorization process.

NLLD leaders meet with federal officials on flood insurance reform

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2 Crypts For Sale: Holy Savior Catholic Church Mausoleum.

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Thursday, July 27th from 8 a.m to 8 p.m and July 28th from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Hundreds of items! Great prices! Concessions sold daily and special shopping deals. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 East 74th Place. 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Weather permitting. July 27, 28, 29th. Summer clothes all sizes, plants, fragrances, sandals, guiter, sheets, lots of everything. _________________ Trash and Treasure Sale: Antiques, collectables, depression glass, furniture, to much to list. 1288 N Alex Plaisance Blvd, Golden Meadow.

(New Highway). Every Saturday. 985-2782221. _________________ Garage Sale: Lots of everything. 132 East 7th Street. Saturday, July 29th. 7 a.m till.

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Rain or shine. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday July 27th from 7 a.m till. 132 west 53rd Street. Lots of stuff. _________________

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Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________

NOTICES

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OBITUARIES

CAROLL MARTIN

Caroll C. “Bouzzouiet” Martin, 68, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, July 27th from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Caroll is survived by his wife of 47 ½ years, Althea Martinez Martin; daughter, Michelle Martin Lafont and husband Tait; grandchildren, Tait Lafont and Morgan Lafont; sister, Gail Lafont and husband Larry; numerous nieces and nephews.

Caroll was preceded in death by his parents, Alexie and Norma Hebert Martin; son, Ben “T-Ben” Martin.

Caroll loved motorcycle riding, fishing, hunting deer and having fun. His greatest love was spending time with his family and friends.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

GAIL BRUDNOCK

Gail Duet Brudnock, 73, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 25th from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Gail is survived by her son, Peter Alexander Brudnock, Jr. and wife Nicole Senette Brudnock; brother, Linton Duet, Jr.; sisters, Laura Bruce and Bonnie Guidry; grandchildren, Donovan Uzee and Gabrielle Uzee; nieces, Rachael Guidry and Andrea Cheramie.

Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Alexander Brudnock, Sr.; parents, Linton and Eva Smith Duet; niece, Raquel Guidry.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

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TOBEY BOUDREAUX

Tobey James Boudreaux, age 52, a native and resident of Galliano, slipped peacefully from this earth into the arms of God on July 19, 2017.

Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, LA on Saturday, July 29th from 9 a.m to 11 a.m with a mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be at a later date.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 24 years, Darla Ayo Boudreaux; children, Colby James and Destiney Renea; mother, Anna Boudreaux; brother, Timothy Boudreaux; sisters, Kathleen and Kela Boudreaux; godsons, Lance Delatte and Adam Boudreaux; inlaws, Daniel and Mary Ayo; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Corbert Boudreaux; Grandparents, Adam and Alidoria Hodge Boudreaux and Marcel and Clara Delcambre.

He loved his family above all, loved nature, and was a boat captain for 30 years. He was a giving soul who once saw the face of our blessed Mother Mary and had a special devotion to her.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the family or Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose, LA are preferred.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

Elaine A. Pierce, 74, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, July 24th from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Elaine is survived by her sons, Farrell Boudreaux (Tammy) and Mark Boudreaux (Naida); grandchildren, Brant Boudreaux (Kelsey), Sophie Boudreaux (Austin) and Travis Bourgeois (Kristy); great-grandchildren, Kylerlynn Bourgeois, Dryden Bourgeois and Ezrah Bourgeois.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Lillian Plaisance Pierce.

Elaine loved flowers and gardening.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

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CHARLES CONDLEY SR

Charles L. Condley, Sr. 74, a native of Agusta, Georgia and a resident of Randolph, Mississippi passed away on Saturday July 22, 2017.

Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Wednesday July 26,2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. a military service will take place at noon.

With a funeral service at 1 p.m., burial to follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano, La. Charles is survived by his wife, Becky T. Condley; children, Charles L. Condley,Jr (Shauntell), Ann Marie Eschette (Russell), Stephanie Elizabeth Sampey (Troy), JoAnn Pitre (Matt), & Elise Hebert; sister, Linda L. Tate; grandchildren, Brock Sampey, Brooke Sampey, Jordi Hendrix, Heather Hendrix, Drake Condley, Whitley Lefort, Hunter Condley, Joseph Pitre and Victoria Pitre; greatgrandchildren, Landon Basulito and Hayzlee Grace Travis; godchild, Lorey Cheramie Plaisance.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Leeroy & Grace White Condley; sister, Jerry Anne Condley.

Charles was a parishioner of Cooke Baptist Church, a member of the Cattleman’s Association, a Vietnam Veteran, an avid family man who loved spending time with his grandchildren & loved his horses. His daily routine was drinking coffee with his friends at the country store.

Pallbearers will be Charles Jr., Drake & Hunter Condley, Troy & Brock Sampey, Russell Eschette & Rick & David Berry.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

BOBBIE KEATING

Bobbie Ann Jacob Keating passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, raised in LaPlace and was a longtime resident of Cut Off, LA. She graduated from Leon C. Gauchaux High School and later worked at The Center in Cut Off for 37 years as an administrative secretary.

Beloved wife of the late Daniel John Keating; loving mother of David John Keating and his spouse, Rita A. Keating and the late Rachel Ann Keating; Grandmother of Victoria Schouest Portugal and her husband Josh, Christopher Schouest, and Diana Katherine Keating; Daughter of the late Robert Claude Jacob and Shirley Helen Haydel Jacob; Sister of Cynthia Jacob Madere and her husband Tom and Robert “Butch” Claude Jacob, Jr and his wife Mary; Also, survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many in which she would consider to be her own children.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2205 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to the Special Olympics, www.specialolympics.org. ______________________

YVONNE PLAISANCE

Yvonne Smith Plaisance, 96, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on July 24, 2017. Visitation will be held on Friday July 28, 2017 at Our lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 9 am until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 am with burial following in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Mrs. Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Plaisance; parents, John and Andrea Leonard Smith; brothers, Julian Smith, Edmond Smith and Thomas Valence; and sisters, Agnes Guidry.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ______________________

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.

JULY 14, 2017 Grand Isle Police Department Justin Bradberry, 35, Grand Isle. Simple Burglary.

JULY 15, 2017 Grand Isle Police Department Louis Dassau, 39, Grand Isle.

Criminal damage to property; simple battery; hit and run; simple robbery.

JULY 19, 2017 Grand Isle Police Department Robert Jackson Jr., 32, Grand Isle. Possession of schedule 1 controlled dangerous substance.

JULY 20, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Patricia Arceneaux, 58, Lockport. Aggraveated battery w/dangerous weapon (Felony).

Robert Bourgeois, 49, Cut Off. Theft (Felony - Attempted)(2 CTS); Theft (MISD)(3CTS).

Christopher Kliebert Jr., 35, Thibodaux. Warrant: Contempt warrant.

Jacob Melancon, 29, Cut Off. Domestic Abuse Battery (Felony).

JULY 21, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Richard Cook, 46, Houma.

Simple Battery of the infirm (MISD).

Daniel Herrera, 27, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery (MISD).

Jayce Mayeaux, 26, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Osaac Rodriguez, 28, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery (MISD).

Kyla Smith, 25, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery (MISD).

JULY 21, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Kenneth Eschette Jr., 52, Thibodaux. Theft of goods (MISD); Sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order.

Leslie Leblanc, 44, Thibodaux. Theft of goods (MISD).

JULY 21, 2017 Louisiana State Police Hector Gomez, 31, Baton Rouge. D.W.I 2nd offense (MISD); Driving on roadway laned for traffic.

JULY 21, 2017 Grand Isle Police Department Larry Hebert Jr., 48, Larose.

Driving under suspension.

Amber Kief, 31, Cuf Off. Unauth entry of inhab dwelling; disturbing the peace; resisting an officer.

Three arrested, one sought in theft of an ATV and utility trailer

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Three Raceland men have been arrested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and one is being sought in connection with the theft of an all-terrain vehicle and utility trailer in Leeville. Jody Landry, age 41, David Leblanc, age 52, and Gordon Melancon, age 56, each face charges in the incident, and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Billy Bellanger Sr., age 61.

At around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, deputies responded to a theft complaint at a residence located along LA Highway 1 in Leeville.

Upon arrival, deputies learned the resident had returned home to find his utility trailer and ATV had been stolen.

Through investigation, deputies learned the trailer was seen at a residence on New Haven Street in Race-

JULY 22, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Mary Augustine, 37, Houma.

Fugitive; Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling (Felony).

Lawrence Brickley Jr., 52, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

JULY 22, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Jacob Baye, 37, Raceland.

Theft of copper or other metals (Felony).

Sherry Green, 49, Thibodaux.

Criminal trespass; Theft of goods (Felony).

JULY 22, 2017 Louisiana State Police Tieashia McBride, 19, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer; Contempt of court; No seat belt (1st Offense).

Genecia Sims, 33, Belle Rose. Speeding; Operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

JULY 22, 2017 Grand Isle Police Department Brandon Justin Reaux, 40, Youngsville. Driving under suspension; break lights; no insurance; revoked license plate.

Dante Scarpero, 22, St. Rose. Disturbing the peace by intoxication; remaining after being forbidden.

JULY 23, 2017 Louisiana State Police Korie Anderson, 22, Gonzales. Use of certain wirel00ess telecommunication devices for text messaging prohibited (MISD); Driving on roadway laned for traffic; D.W.I 1st offense.

Brittany Dupont, 24, Houma.

D.W.I 1st offense;0 Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (MISD)(2 CTS); Driving on roadway laned for traffic.

Andrenik Franklin, 25, Baton Rouge. Possession of marijuana 1st offense (MISD); Stopping, standing or parking outside business or residence; operating a vehicle while intoxicated (MISD).

JULY 23, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriffs Office Jody Landry, 41, Houma.

Contempt of court (3 CTS); Theft of motor vehicle (Felony); Theft (Felony); Fugitive (3 CTS).

David Leblanc, 52, Raceland.

Theft of a motor vehicle (Felony); theft (Felony).

Micheil McEwan, 28, Golden Meadow. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Dylan Melancon, 20, Golden Meadow. Driver must be licensed; Hit and run driving with no personal injury; D.W.I 1st offense.

Gordon Melancon, 20, Raceland. Theft of a motor vehicle (Felony); Theft (Felony).

Rani Pinel, 42, Larose. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

JULY 23, 2017 Grand Isle Police Department Tuan Hoang Dang, 41, Baton Rouge. Speeding in posted zone; driving under suspension; expired MVI; Revoked license plate; no insurance.

land, and they proceeded to the area. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a group of men, identified as Landry, Leblanc, and Melancon, standing around the stolen ATV. Deputies interviewed the suspects and heard conflicting and changing stories. Further investigation revealed Landry had told Leblanc and Melancon about the ATV and trailer and told them to pick it up. Leblanc and Melancon traveled to Leeville on Saturday with Bellanger and allegedly stole the trailer and ATV. Landry, Leblanc, and Melancon were arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where they were booked with one count each of Felony Theft and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Landry was additionally booked with three counts of Contempt of Court, and he was a fugitive of Terrebonne Parish due to multiple outstanding warrants. Bond amounts have not yet been set.

Deputies attempted to make contact with Bellanger but were unsuccessful. Anyone with knowledge of Billy Bellanger Sr. is

asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Re-

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gion by phone at 1-800743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org.

Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Jody Landry

David Leblanc

Gordon Melancon

Billy Bellanger, Sr.

Lockport woman arrested for stabbing another woman in Raceland parking lot Patricia Arceneaux, age 58, of Lockport, was arrested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriffs Office after she allegedly stabbed a woman in a parking lot during an argument on Thursday.

At around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, deputies responded to a call of a woman lying on the ground and bleeding following an altercation in the parking lot of the Sugarland Shopping Center on LA Highway 1 in Raceland. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim, a woman in her 50s, was bleeding from a wound on her left hand. The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Through investigation at the scene, deputies learned the two women were involved in a verbal altercation inside a restaurant which continued into the parking lot. Eventually, the altercation turned physical. At one point, Arceneaux brandished a knife

from her pocket and stabbed the other woman.

Arceneaux then entered her vehicle and fled the scene.

Following an investigation at the scene, deputies made contact with Arceneaux, and she was placed under arrest. She was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where she was charged with Aggravated Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. Her bond is set at $25,000.

Patricia Arceneaux

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Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind.

Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect.

Remember … animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!

MEN IN PRAYER

A...U....That’s Right! I’m Talking To You, Come Pray!!!

Interdenominational Prayer Meeting All Men, All Churches Invited

Saturday, July 29 • 7:30 - 8:30am

Jack’s Exxon (In the Garage) 14807 West Main, Cut Off

PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILIES, COMMUNITY AND NATION. ...Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

~ Luke 5:16

(Dexos)

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) PLAISANCE MEAT MARKET, LLC DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for Plaisance Meat Market, LLC, 130 Plaisance St. Lockport, LA 70374. The facility is located at 178 Plaisance St. in Lockport, Lafourche Parish. Upon the effective date of the final permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit.

The principal discharge from this existing source is made into an unnamed ditch, thence into 40 Arpent Canal, waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC Code 2011, the applicant proposes to discharge process wastewater and treated sanitary wastewater from an existing slaughterhouse, meat processing, and meat market.

During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.

Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.

Emails may be submitted to DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309.

Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/thepublic-participation-group or call (225) 219-3276.

If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.

The permit application, draft permit, and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 128, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).

The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Amy Exnicios, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3501.

Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@LA.GOV or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).

Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/public-notices and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/thepublic-participation-group.

Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://louisiana.gov/Services/Email_Notifications_DEQ_PN/.

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2017 6:00 P.M

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: 0 Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as presented.

Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended.

Motion by Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the June 27, 2017 town meeting as written.

A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the regular town meeting of August 8, 2017 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance adopting the Town of Grand Isle Operating Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the following line item totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, as more fully set forth in the attached documents.

REVENUES EXPENDITURES FUND GENERAL FUND $3,538,370 $3,642.376 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 707,540 667.040 UTILITY FUND 1,102,585 1,072,667 Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of June 27 thru July 10, 2017 there were 233 calls, 16 arrest, 90 traffic tickets, 143 traffic stops and 11 EMS runs; traffic fines collected from the beginning of July totaled $8,403.00; Golf Cart tags totaled 625 for revenues of $46,875.00.

The Chief then suggested the Council consider issuing daily tags for access to the beach, perhaps at a fee of $10.00 along with the yearly tag.

Joseph Chauvin with GIS Engineering reported on the Hurricane Protection Levee repairs. Five hundred feet should be completed before the Tarpon Rodeo.

On the Town Hall repairs, legal documents have been sent to GOHSEP for approval.

On the repairs to the Community Center roof, he has contacted some contractors for replacing the entire roof. On a joint motion, the Council appropriated $150,000 for repairs to the Community Center roof. He had no report on the Baseball field lights repairs. He is taking pictures of all the GIFD, drainage system and police department equipment to formulate an evacuation plan.

Town Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and reported on the town drainage system and requested needed flood gates and culverts. After a brief discussion a joint motion by the Council appropriated $5,688.00 for flood gates and drainage pipes. He then reported on the town street signs which were badly worn out. On a joint motion, the Council appropriated $10,146.91 for street signs and $20,000.00 for the Cheniere and school traffic signs and lights.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to appropriate $300,000 of BP Settlement Funds for funding the previously appropriated funds and balancing the fiscal year 2017-18 Town Operating Budget.

Council Member Bladsacker requested that a “Slow School Zone” sign near the Starfish Restaurant be removed from behind a near by tree.

The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of August 8th and 22nd, 2017 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance making it a misdemeanor offense for anyone tampering with or causing damage to the Town of Grand Isle Drainage Pumps, Pump Stations or any part of the Town’s Drainage System.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve payment of over budgeted fiscal year 2016-17 invoices for Kincade Recreation ($900.00), LeBlanc & Schuster ($4,050.02) and Associated Pumps & Supply Co. ($2,164.00) for a total of $7,114.02.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve the appropriation of $569.00 to complete the payment of equipment associated with a government equipment grant of $11,569.00.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve the eligibility of Town employee benefits for Police Officer Paul Rivero as of June 23, 2017.

Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., requests/reports: 1. Asked about the repairs to Hwy.1 in the Fourchon area. It was reported that the repairs have already begun. 2. Thanked Kelly Besson, Sr. and Ben Bordelon for raking the beach and using the bulldozer. 2. Commended the school kids crew on the summer job for the great job they were doing cleaning the beach and other projects.

Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Reported that the flood gates and valves by the Energy property needs to be replaced. 2. Basketball goals at the parks need to be replaced. 3. The ditch at 161 Willow Lane needs spraying.

4. Thanked Chris Hernandez for cutting grass by the levee crossovers. 5. Unauthorized golf cart levee crossovers needs to be blocked off. 6. Grass on the north side of the Cheniere side of the bridge needs cutting. 7. Thanked Chris Hernandez and the outside crew for their help with the 4th of July Celebration which raised $3,500.00 for scholarships for the Grand Isle School kids.

Mayor’s report: 1. Thanked the Council and town employees for their hard work. 2. State Park was cleaned for the 4th of July by the town employees. 3. Spoke to B.K. Sneed about the Multiplex Center conversion into the town hall and police station. 4. The Architect for the Trojan Pavilion is being kept informed about what will be done with the rip rap from the old school gym. 5. Thanked Kelly Besson, Sr., Ben Bordelon, town employees and Police Officer James Rockenschuh for their work on the beach. 6. Invited CPRA Chairman Johnny Bradberry to meet with him and Senator Cassidy to discuss the Hurricane Protection Levee repairs. 7. Requested that the Council cancel the regular meeting of July 25, 2017 because of the Tarpon Rodeo activities that will be taking place at the Multiplex Center – approved on a joint motion by the Council.

Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m.

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Louisiana Workforce Commission Office of Workforce Development

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board

Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Children and Youth Planning Board

1

Lafourche Parish Resident

Drainage District No. 6

3

Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district

Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5

4

Property owner or representative of a corporation owning land in Ward 5

Fire Protection District No. 2

1

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 2 district

Fire Protection District No. 7

2

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 7 district

Fire Protection District No. 9

3

Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district

1

Lafourche Parish resident who is familiar with resources and services for low-income children and families

Heroes Monument Commission

1

Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

2

Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Heroes Monument Commission

1

Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10

Recreation District No. 11

1

Resident domiciled within Recreation No. 11 district

Sewerage District No. 1

2

Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

Tourist Commission

1

Lafourche Parish resident of Ward 11

Head Start Policy Council

The deadline for these positions will be Wednesday, August 9, 2017 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle

Community Services Block Grant 1001 North 23rd Street Post Office Box 94094 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9094

The Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development/Community Services Block Grant Program, has prepared a plan to submit to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. The State Plan is for the operation of the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) for Program Years 2018 -2019. This plan will continue to be used on the local level by Community Action Agencies to provide services to assist in ameliorating poverty.

Persons interested in reviewing the proposed plan may do so by visiting the Louisiana Workforce Commission website at www.laworks.net or at the nearest Community Action Agency located in your area from Monday, July 10, 2017 through Friday, August 11, 2017.

Public hearings on the State Plan are scheduled as follows: Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, LA 70538, 1 p.m.

Thursday, August 3, 2017, 307 N. Homer Street, 2nd Floor, Ruston, LA 71270, 1 p.m.

Questions or comments may be addressed to Jonie Smith, Emerging Workforce Manager, 1001 North 23rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 or via email at jsmith3@lwc.la.gov.

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming October 14 primary election on the front page once at no charge.

Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy.

The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 11, 2017 at 12-noon.

Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page.

Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

Last day to register to vote is Sept. 13, 2017; early voting begins Sept. 30, 2017 and ends Oct. 7, 2017.

Louisiana attorney general warns of tobacco settlement scam

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s attorney general is warning residents not to believe online ads that say people can receive money from a settlement reached between states and tobacco companies.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says his office has received questions about online promotions suggesting individuals can access thousands per month by signing up to receive cash payments. The ads prompt people to buy a subscription — providing personal information and a credit card number — to learn about how they can access the money.

But people can’t get individual payments from the tobacco settlement.

The money flows directly to states for programs.

Louisiana uses the payments for health and education programs.

Landry’s office says anyone who received the tobacco settlement ads and wants to file a complaint can do so at 800-351-4889 or online. ___

Louisiana Public Broadcasting seeking Vietnam War stories

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Public Broadcasting is searching for stories about how the Vietnam War affected its state residents.

The new initiative — called The Vietnam WarLouisiana Remembers — is in support of an upcoming documentary series about the war by filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

The series will air on LPB and other PBS stations starting September 17.

Each Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., LPB is inviting people to its Baton Rouge studios to record stories about their Vietnam War experiences.

More information about how to make an appointment is available online. People also can submit videos, photos and written stories through the site. ___

each declined by three, New Mexico fell by two and Alaska decreased by one.

Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wyoming were all unchanged. ___

Not coming back: Louisiana lawmakers nix veto session again

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by two this week to 950.

A year ago, just 462 rigs were active.

Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday that 764 rigs sought oil and 186 explored for natural gas this week.

Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Louisiana gained four rigs, California increased by two and North Dakota and Utah each gained one.

Oklahoma and Texas

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After three legislative sessions this year, Louisiana lawmakers don’t intend to return for another to try to override the governor’s budget vetoes.

The House and Senate overwhelmingly voted to cancel the veto session, according to tallies released Monday.

The session had been scheduled when Gov. John Bel Edwards used his lineitem veto to strike individual provisions and projects from the operating and construction budgets passed in the June special session.

The Senate says 37 of 39 members turned in forms to scrap the veto session. The House says 82 of 103 current members did the same.

C r a i g Cheramie, CPA/PFS and registered representative Cheramie with H.D. Vest Investment Services, attended the American Funds Advisory Council Meeting, May 4-7 in Pasadena, CA. The American Funds Group is one of the nation’s leading mutual fund families. Appointment to the Advisory Council is the organizations highest honor for financial advisors.

Cheramie was honored for superior service and dedication to investors in financial counseling, which included mutual fund in-

vestments and variable annuity contracts.

Cheramie has been with H.D. Vest Investment Services since 1991 and has been in the financial service field for over 28 years. He has been previously awarded the Accounting Today Gold Medal award for Excellent Client Service.

Cheramie graduated from Nicholls state University in Thibodaux in 1984 with an Accounting Degree.

Cheramie is also a member of the Financial Planning Association of Greater New Orleans Chapter and a member and past chairman of the Louisiana Society of CPA’s Financial & estate Planning committee. He lives with his family in Metairie and is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Abby Cheramie of Galliano.

US rig count decreases by 2 this week to 950

Cheramie ranked among American Funds group top producers

NOTICE OF INTENT

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, FCC Environmental Services, LLC 1610 Woodstead Court, Suite 360 The Woodlands, TX 77380

IS HEREBY PUBLISHING A NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, POST OFFICE BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70804-9275.

SAID APPLICATION WILL REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION TO OPERATE AN EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION WASTE TRANSFER STATION FACILITY.

THE PROPOSED FACILITY WILL BE LOCATED AT GLF 624-A LEASE ON ADAM “TED” GISCLAIR STREET, IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 23-SOUTH, RANGE 22-EAST, PORT FOURCHON, LAFOURCHE PARISH, LOUISIANA APPLICANT INTENDS TO TEMPORARILY STORE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION WASTE GENERATED FROM THE DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS IN BARGES AND TRANSPORT TO ITS PERMITTED EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL FACILITY LOCATED IN THEODORE, ALABAMA.