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Jury selection begins in triple murder trial By Bridget Mire Daily Comet Staff Writer
A line spilled onto the sidewalk Monday outside the Lafourche Parish Courthouse in Thibodaux as potential jurors waited to enter a packed courtroom for a triple homicide trial. The suspect, David Brown, 38, of Houma, is charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 4, 2012, stabbings of 29-year-old Jacquelin Nieves and her daughters, 7-yearold Gabriela and 1-year-old Izabela. Brown is also accused of sexually assaulting Jacquelin and Gabriela Nieves and then setting the family’s Lockport apartment on fire. His trial is set to run through Oct. 21, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty. State District Judge John LeBlanc is presiding over the case in a larger courtroom upstairs. Lafourche Parish District Attorney Cam Morvant II is leading the prosecutorial team, and the Capital Defense Project of Southeast Louisiana, led by New Orleans attorney Kerry Cuccia, is representing Brown.
Questionnaires were sent out in July to 1,000 potential jurors, though not all will show up for court. The judge and attorneys began questioning potential jurors to see if any were fit for trial. After going over general qualifications for jurors, LeBlanc divided the first group of about 80 people into smaller panels and ordered them to return at different times throughout the week. Jury selection is expected to last two or three weeks as other groups are brought in for examination. A Harbor Police officer who previously worked for Probation and Parole was dismissed because he knew details of Brown’s criminal history. A woman who said she knew the child victims’ grandfather and his wife from attending their church was dismissed because of what LeBlanc described as confusing responses. Two other potential jurors who said they didn’t think they could put aside what they’d learned about the case from news stories were
also excused. A woman who knew the victims was dismissed, as were a few people who claimed hardships such as loss of income. Potential jurors cannot research the case or discuss it with anyone. After a jury is choDavid Brown sen, those on it will be sequestered for the rest of the trial. They will stay in private rooms at a local hotel and have no contact with family or friends except for emergencies. The jurors will first determine if Brown is guilty or not. If they find him guilty, they must then decide whether he should be sentenced to death or life in prison without parole.
— Daily Comet Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 4487639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.
Lafourche community services director tapped as new administrator
Get ready football fans, the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest begins today! The annual contest is back for another year and will run for ten consecutive weeks. One lucky winner each week will receive a cash prize of $50. The contest will be published in the next ten Wednesday editions of the Gazette. One grand prize winner, (the person who subSee Contest Page 3-A
Emma Discher Daily Comet Staff Writer
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VOLUME 51 NUMBER 1
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Paddlers make their way “down the bayou” Saturday during the Fifth Annual Pushing Paddles for a Cure event benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The event began at the Larose Floodgates and culminated at the Cut Off Youth Center were visitors and paddlers alike enjoyed live music, food, games and a good time. Organizers hope to do more events throughout the year to raise money in the hopes of finding a cure for MDA.
Millage collections allow for substantial levee improvement Buster Avera, Contributing Writer
Monday, the South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD) approved a resolution to roll forward the
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millages collected for flood protection in the area. The district collects two millages on property — for levees, operation and maintenance, and improvements. In 2015 the millage rates were set at 4.65 and 4.78 mils. Those rates allowed the levee district to collect $6,724,179.23 in fiscal year 2015. The board of commissioners agreed to adjusted millage rates of 4.86 and 5.0 mils for the 2016 tax year. Those rates are estimated to garner the levee district $7,035,135.00, an additional $310,956.00 over last year. A mil is equal to $1 in tax per $1,000 in taxassessed property value. According to its budget statement, along with property tax, SLLD also collected $4,975,830 in sales tax revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. See SLLD Page 3-A
Office visits now available at Lady of the Sea
Lafourche Parish Community Services Director Reggie Bagala has been tapped to become the new parish administrator. Bagala currently oversees parish recreation, the Community Action Office, the Head Start program, the animal shelter and the coroner’s office. The parish Reggie Bagala administrator is the second-highest-ranking executive behind Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle. The job opened after previous Administrator Don Matherne resigned last month, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests. The administrator is responsible for overseeing projects, permits, grant applications and most daily parish government operations. The position has an $87,513 annual salary plus benefits. See Bagala Page 3-A
Thibodaux forum to focus on U.S. Senate race
Learn about some of the candidates vying to become Louisiana’s next U.S. senator during a forum Sept. 15 in Thibodaux. Scheduled for 6 p.m. in Peltier Auditorium on the Nicholls State campus, it’s sponsored by the Thibodaux and Lafourche chambers of commerce and the university’s Student Government Association. Candidates will field questions from panelists with expertise in areas of wide local interest, such as coastal restoration, the oilfield and agriculture. See Forum Page 3-A
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SLHS parent meeting set for Thurs.
Parents of South Lafourche High School seniors can attend an informational meeting hosted by the on school’s counselor Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m. in the SLHS. The meeting will focus on graduation and TOPS requirements, diploma tracks, college registration, FAFSA, and much more.Â
Anger management classes to begin Thurs.
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, September 15, 22, and 29. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the
Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.
St. Joseph car wash benefit set for Sat.
St. Joseph Catholic Church is hosting a car wash fundraiser to support the March for Life Washington DC trip. The car wash will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot for a $10 donation per vehicle.
Conceal, carry class to be held Sept. 17
Eymard Shooting Academy will hold a conceal and carry class on September 17 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Participants should bring eye/ear protection, 50 rounds of ammunition and a pistol. Cost is $125 per person and must be paid in advance. FMI contact Hugh or Blair at 985-632-4000.
Christian music fest slated for Sept. 18
Son Rise Christian Music Fest will be held on September 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ardoyne Plantation in Shriever. The event will feature seven different bands from Lafourche and other areas performing Christ-centered music. Parking and entry are free of charge but there will be food and other items for sale. Participants are encouraged to bring folding chairs. Funds raised will support the work of World of Hope Ministries, based in Houma, which does work with deeply impoverished communities around the world. Ardoyne Plantation is located at 2678 Hwy. 311 in Shriever. Visit www.sonrisemusicfest.com for more information.
Fundraiser for flood victims set for Sun.
Local bayou musicians invite the public to the upcoming Flood The Love Relief Jam on Sunday, Sept. 18 at Beck’s in Raceland. This fundraiser is to help a local band who was affected by the recent flooding in Louisiana. The money raised will go to the band and their family and friends. The event will begin at noon and go until late into the night.  The lineup includes six bands, plus a jam session to follow. There is no cover charge for this event, but donations will be accepted at the door. The menu for the event will include jambalaya, white beans and a roasted pig. To donate auction items, contact Chase at chaseMboudreaux@gmail .com.
French round table to meet Sept. 20
The South Lafourche Public Library will host a meeting every third Tuesday on the month from 3 to 5 p.m., focusing on “La Table Francaise�, a two-hour meeting held in French, dedicated to the preservation of the Cajun culture. This month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20.
the public. No children allowed. For more information call 985-446-0643.
Fundraiser for local child set for Sept. 24
A fundraising event set for T-Vic Lee (a child battling neuroblastoma) will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Golden Meadow Oak Ridge Park. A 1-pitch, double elimination softball tournament will be begin at 8 a.m. $150 registration per team. T-Vic is the son of Ludovic and Abby Lee from Larose. Plate lunches will be sold for $7 starting at 11 a.m. Your choice of white beans, shrimp ettouffe or Black Pot Mafia’s seafood jambalaya or pastalaya. Kids fun will include laser tag, obstacle course, space walks, face painting, sand art and more. Live auctions, half and half raffles, music by DJ Popchock, beer, soda and baked goods will also be available. FMI: Loretta Dardar, 677-0952; Julie Ruiz, 504421-9887; Trish Anselmi, 291-3247; or Marla Cooper, 677-4231.
Benefit for local child set for Sept. 24
Keith is the son of Reanna and Otis “Opie� Pitre, Jr. He was born eight weeks prematurely and diagnosed with Autism at age two. For updates on Keith or the event, visit the Keith Strong facebook page.
Teams needed for Shrimp Boil Off
Boiling teams are sought for the GM Rotary Club’s Shrimp Boil off on Oct. 1. FMI contact Frank Boura at 985 665-1220.
Letters and Opinions
President Obama is wasting America’s energy windfall By Dan Kish Guest Columnist
Oil imports could soon be a thing of the past. That’s the main takeaway from a new report from Nordic consulting firm Rystad. Researchers estimated the total recoverable oil reserves still buried under American soil. The final figure is astonishing: 264 billion barrels — more than any other nation in the world. Unlocking these reserves would generate
tremendous benefits for the economy and move America towards full energy independence. Yet the White House has repeatedly stood in the way. Time and again, this administration has tried to smother our businesses with excessive regulations. Consider fracking. The Rystad report found half of this country’s recoverable oil can only be accessed through this drilling technique, which involves pumping a high-pressure mixture of sand and water into rock formations to loosen up embedded oil and gas. See Energy Page 9-A
A chip run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 to help with medical expenses for three-year-old Keith Pitre who was recently diagnosed with AML Leukemia and had to undergo chemotherapy. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at Jackson’s Bar in Golden Meadow. The first bike will go out at 9:30 a.m. and the last bike will go out at 10:30 a.m. The last bike in will be at 2 p.m. Cost is $15 per bike / vehicle and $10 per passenger. A live auction, half and half raffle, live music from Clustafunk and DJ Boura will be ongoing all day at Jackson’s Bar. Grillades, white beans, cake and other snacks will be sold for $7 per plate. Paid riders will receive a meal for free.
Parent education classes to begin Sept. 20
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With two dozen candidates in the Senate race, organizers decided to limit the number participating to four who met criteria that the groups felt are important to their members and area voters. Those candidates invited are: — U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette. — Democrat Caroline Fayard, a New Orleans attorney. — State Treasurer John Kennedy, a Republican. — Foster Campbell, a Shreveport Democrat and member of the Public Service Commission, a state board that regulates utilities. They are vying in the Nov. 8 election to replace retiring Republican Sen. David Vitter. If no candidate receives more than half the vote in the primary, the top two finishers will compete in a runoff Dec. 10. Voters who haven’t already done so much register by Oct. 11 to cast ballots in the election, which also includes the race for U.S. president.
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Bagala has been the community services director since March 2014. He was re-appointed by Cantrelle in January when the new administration
took over. The Galliano native and Louisiana State University graduate attended the American Campaign Academy, a 10-week campaign management school in Virginia, and ran campaigns across the country. He left political management in 1992 after his father unexpectedly died to take over the family business of Debra’s Movie World and several car washes in south Lafourche. Bagala again re-entered politics as the community services director after closing the last of the family businesses. He is credited with helping the parish animal shelter improve under his and new Manager Hilary Knight’s leadership. Cantrelle’s appointment of Bagala was up for the council’s approval at its meeting Tuesday. -Staff Writer Emma Discher can be reached at 448-7636 or emma.discher@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter @emmadischer.
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Additionally, the district received $3,224,633 in state grants in the last fiscal year. SLLD General Manager Windell Curole expressed guarded satisfaction at the successes of the levee district as a result of its ability to fund projects out of its tax revenue base. “I cannot say just how much better shape we are in now than last year,” he stated. Over the last two years, SLLD has successfully raised most of the levee system surrounding the area, some sections to a height of 20-ft. above sea level.
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US rig count up 11 this week to 508; Louisiana up 8
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 11 this week to 508. A year ago, 848 rigs were active. Depressed energy prices have sharply curtailed oil and gas exploration. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 414 rigs sought oil and 92 explored for natural gas this week. Two were listed as miscellaneous. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Louisiana gained eight rigs, Texas was up four, Utah and West Virginia each increased by two and Ohio by one. Oklahoma declined by four and New Mexico was off two. Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Wyoming were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404. ___
9 dead in Memphis house fire, 1 child fighting for life
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Nine people — five children and four adults — died early Monday in Memphis’ deadliest house fire in decades, and one other child is fighting for life at a hospital, authorities said. Fire crews found four adults and three children dead in the home. Two other children died after being taken in extremely critical condition to a children’s hospital. One other child remains hospitalized. The blaze was called the deadliest fire in Memphis since the 1920s. The wooden-frame home, which has a brick facade and bars on some of its windows and doors, is in
a poor, working-class neighborhood of south Memphis. A smoke detector was found in the house, but it was damaged and officials didn’t immediately know if it was working at the time. An exact cause hasn’t yet been determined, though it appears the fire apparently began in the living room. A fund to help the family has been established at Regions Bank, under the name Toots Family Funds. ___
World War II Veteran turns 107 with a party in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Lawrence Brooks joined the military, it was still segregated. Yet the 107-year-old AfricanAmerican World War II veteran has lived long enough not only to see that change, but to see a black commander-in-chief too. Brooks, a New Orleans resident, Monday celebrated his 107th birthday at the city’s World War II Museum. NOLA.COM/The TimesPicayune reports that Lawrence Brooks attended a ceremonial birthday party honoring his service Monday in the museum where he was serenaded and congratulated by other veterans and well-wishers. The newspaper reports Brooks was a private in the Army’s mostly AfricanAmerican 91st Engineer Battalion. They were stationed in New Guinea and the Philippines. The unit built infrastructure such as bridges, roads and airstrips. In an oral history about his service posted on YouTube, Brooks described how he was delivering a load of barbed wire to the front when one of the engines of the C-47 he was traveling in went out. After they dumped the barbed wire to conserve weight he made his way to the cockpit. He told the pilot and co-pilot that since they were the only two with parachutes, if they had to jump for it, he was going to grab on to one of them. “We made it though,” he said laughing. “We had a big laugh about that.”
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Public participation encouraged for parish transportation plan
Mathews, LA –The South Central Planning and Development Commission is requesting public participation with input on the Lafourche Parish Transportation Plan. Meetings will be held in various places and times throughout the parish to enable the public an opportunity for input as the plan is prepared. The plan will detail roadway projects within the parish and highlight new roadways and the widening of existing ones. It will also emphasize bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, safety improvements, future transit service and will detail strategies to alleviate congestion. Meetings will be held at the following dates and locations: - Wed., Sept. 14, Warren J. Harang Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - Mon., Sept. 26, South Lafourche Library, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off, 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - Thurs., Sept. 29, Mathews Government Complex, Training Room, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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I was the first announcer to broadcast a live remote from the Thibodaux Fireman’s Fair in 1955. It was held on a former baseball field the Evangeline League Thibodaux Giants played on from 1946 to 1952. This was before the firemen got their own fair-
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Brothers, and about a dozen others, and of course, Lee Martin. It would have been embarrassing for them to show up and not have their record. The person running the turn tables at the station had a very boring job and sometimes fell asleep, visited the restroom or just generally goofed off, a very contagious disease among radio folks, yours truly shamefully included. This led to my on the air cues like, “well, here comes John Doe Boudreaux whose brand new record ‘the Water Lilly Blues’ has just hit the market and I know that Fred is busily cueing it up, Hi John.” Whispering in my ear, Fred would say: “Stretch it, where the H—l did you put the d—n locals?” Once such language managed to hit the air. Fortunately this was another time, another place and another disc jockey. I continued, “I know that by now Fred has carefully picked up the record that was left for him behind the left turntable.” After delaying about one minute, which in radio is an eternity, the record was played, the artist was happy, I was relieved but Fred was being thoroughly cussed in my mind. I’m sure you get the picture. The live portion of the show consisted of the Grand Marshall or fair workers dropping by to plug the fair or individual booths. Sometimes I was lucky and the fair queen
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Trojans score thrilling victory over Vandy Gazette Sports Reports
The season is still very young, yes. But the Central Lafourche football team won a game Friday night that will go down as one of the most thrilling games of the 2016 prep football season. The Trojans trumped Vandebilt Catholic 42-35 at Buddy Marcello Stadium – a game which featured 11 touchdowns and was dramatic all the way to the last second. On the final play of the game, Vandebilt quarterback Andrew Robison scrambled and made a push toward the end zone for what would have been the game-tying touchdown. At the goal line, he was met by Trojan defenders who pushed him out of bounds a half-yard short – a thrilling ending to a fantastic game. With the win, the Trojans start off 2-0 for the second-straight season. “I have a few more grey hairs,” Central Lafourche coach Keith Menard said after the game. “I’m still catching my breath. It was an outstanding game between two good programs. We’re really proud of the kids for how they responded on the road. It would have easy for us many times to say, ‘Oh well, tonight isn’t our night.’ But we kept battling and found a way to get the win.” For the secondstraight week, the Trojans had to battle back from behind. Vandebilt scored a pair of first-quarter touchdowns to go ahead 14-0 after the first quarter – a deficit which Menard said awoke his team on both sides of the ball. The Trojans battled back and cut the lead to seven before halftime, a 21-14 Terriers advantage. Menard said the Trojans’ offensive performance was excellent on Friday night. Central Lafourche quarterback Jake Allemand had more than 300 yards passing – most of which were to receivers
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Kenneth Poindexter and David Robinson, who combined for 19 catches and well more than 200 yards. On the ground, Nelton Allen went over 100 yards, as well. “We moved the ball really, really well,” Menard said. “We turned over the ball a little more than we would have liked, but outside of the negative plays, I thought we did an excellent job moving the ball down the field. We ran more than 80 plays. I don’t think I’ve ever had that many snaps in as long as I’ve been in coaching.” In the second half, the shootout continued with both teams getting twothird-quarter touchdowns, which sent the game to the fourth quarter with Vandebilt clinging to a 35-28 edge. And then madness ensued. In the fourth quarter, Central’s defense stiffened, which changed the complexion of the game. The Trojans scored a touchdown, but failed to convert the 2-point conversion, which brought the score to within one – a 35-34 Vandebilt advantage. With possession of the ball and the lead with just more than two minutes to play, Vandebilt tried to ice the game, but couldn’t. Quarterback Andrew Robison threw a late interception, which turned over possession to the Trojans. With it, Central drove straight down the field on one play – a 66-yard strike from Allemand to Robinson, which gave the Trojans the 42-35 lead after a successful two-point conversion. Vandebilt had one final stand, driving deep into Trojans territory. But the last-ditch effort was thwarted when Central Lafourche’s defense pushed the Terriers’ quarterback out of play – just inches short of his destination. “The kids had a lot of emotion at the end,” Menard said. “It meant a lot to our young team.” The Trojans will take on South Terrebonne next week in Mathews. ___ Tarpons squander lead, fall to Carver South Lafourche looked like it was poised to run away from Carver Collegiate Academy on Friday night in Galliano. The Tarpons led 27-14 at halftime and were moving the ball at will against the Rams’ defense. But in the second half things changed, and the end result was South Lafourche’s first loss of the season. The Rams rallied past the Tarpons 28-27 on Friday night – a loss which drops the Tarpons to 1-1 on the season.
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Coach Brandon Nowlin said the loss was disappointing, and he takes the blame. South Lafourche gained less than 20 yards in the second half after racking up four-straight touchdown drives in the first 24 minutes of the game. “It’s on me. I take the blame. I have to get us into the end zone,” Nowlin said. “Give those guys credit, but it’s a matter of execution for us and we didn’t execute in the second half. They made a few small adjustments and brought some extra pressure and we just didn’t answer the bell.” The early stages of the game looked like a Tarpon blowout. South Lafourche moved with ease in the first half, getting three touchdowns from halfback Corbin Allen and more than 100 yards rushing from quarterback Jaydon Cheramie. But late in the first half with the Tarpons up 27-14, Cheramie took a hard shot, which briefly forced him out of the game. He returned in the second half, but wasn’t the same, helping allow the Rams to chip away at the lead. “We have to keep an eye on him,” Nowlin said. “He wasn’t the same player after the injury. We couldn’t get him back going the way we’d done before.” In the third quarter, Carver chipped away when quarterback Izea Hurst scored on a scramble to cut the lead to 27-21. Carver took control late in the fourth quarter when Hurst connected with Gary Young on a long touchdown to bring the game to its final margin. The Tarpons will travel to Thibodaux to take on the Tigers Friday – their first road game of the season.
CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — For about two minutes, Kirby Smart’s first home game as Georgia’s coach couldn’t have gone better. “It was great at the beginning of the game,” Smart, the former Georgia safety and assistant coach, said of his first game at Sanford Stadium as coach. “It was great the first drive.” After that, it was one big, ugly scare for Smart and his No. 9 Bulldogs. Georgia scored two quick-strike touchdowns — one on offense, one on defense — in a span of about two minutes after Nicholls took a third-quarter lead, and the Bulldogs escaped with an uninspiring 26-24 win over the
Colonels on Saturday. Georgia (2-0) appeared headed for the easy win over the FCS Nicholls State Colonels that was widely expected. The ease with which Georgia scored possibly convinced Smart’s players they could relax. That was the opening Nicholls, an FCS team from the Southland Conference, would need. The Colonels (0-1) played an inspired game on defense and generated just enough offense behind freshman quarterback Chase Fourcade to lead midway through the third quarter. The visitors outscored the Bulldogs 10-0 in the final quarter. Nicholls led 14-13 midway through the third after Fourcade, a surprise starter, threw a 20-yard
touchdown pass to Jarrell Rogers. Eason threw a 66-yard scoring pass to Isaiah McKenzie less than a minute later. The Bulldogs’ rally continued on Lorenzo Carter’s 24-yard fumble return for a score. A fumbled punt return by McKenzie inside the Georgia 10 set up a late Nicholls touchdown on Fourcade’s 6-yard pass to C.J. Bates, cutting the Bulldogs’ lead to 2 points. Georgia relied on Nick Chubb to run out the clock. “If we get a stop, who knows what could’ve happened?” asked Nicholls coach Tim Rebowe. “I’m proud of our guys. ... We found out some things today about our team.” See Nicholls Page 10-A
New York Giants, whose offense features two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Eli Manning and a receiving corps led by one of the biggest young stars in the NFL, Odell Beckham Jr. “They’re going to see that we have young corners and they’re going to try to attack that,” Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro said. “Everybody knows that.” The Saints allowed Oakland’s Derek Car to throw for 319 yards, one touchdown and two 2point conversions on Sunday, including one conversion to give the Raiders the lead for good at 35-34 with 47 seconds left. Crawly, an undrafted
rookie out of Colorado, was covering veteran receiver Michael Crabtree on that decisive play. Payton gave his firstyear cornerbacks mixed reviews. “There are snaps they played very well and there are some snaps obviously we’ve got to get cleaned up,” Payton said. “There are some things they’ve got to get better at here and I think they will from Week 1 to Week 2.” The youth movement at defensive back came as part of an effort to overhaul a defense that has ranked second-to-last in the NFL the previous two seasons.
With Breaux out, burden mounts on youngest Saints DBs BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The Saints’ young secondary is going to have to grow up even faster now. New Orleans’ top cornerback, Delvin Breaux, has a fractured fibula, coach Sean Payton said Monday. Breaux’s absence is expected to last about six weeks, Payton said, which likely means more action for a trio of cornerbacks — P.J. Williams, De’Vante Harris and Ken Crawley — who’d never played a regular season snap before Sunday’s loss to Oakland. Their encore will come this Sunday against the
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For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious mobile home in Cut Off. Background checks; no pets; no smoking inside; quiet neighborhood. $750/month; $750/deposit. Call 985-475-7273 or 985637-7273. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $950/deposit; $950 /month. Wood floors; appliances furnished; yard is 100x200. Call (985) 665-1508. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $800/month; $500/deposit. Larose. No pets. 985-6961497. _________________
FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!
De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________
House For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; in Galliano; $600/ month; appliances furnished; shed; quiet neighborhood. Call (985) 475-7763 or (985) 637-7763. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; partially furnished; Located on West 41st St., in Cut Off. $900/monthly; $500 damage deposit. Utilities included. 985278-0122. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom: 2 bath: wood floors throughout house: located at 224 East 36th St. in Cut Off. $850/mth: $850/dep. Partially furnished. Call 985691-3052. _________________
LAFOURCHE
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Immediate Opening For An
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Apply in person at 5878 Hwy. 1 in Lockport
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House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; covered carport; 140 West 165th St; $800 deposit and $900/month rent. Call for appointment, 985870-4194. _________________ Efficiency House For Rent: in Cut Off. 1 bedroom; furnished; washer/dryer/AC; $625/month, utilities paid; no lease; $300/deposit. Call 337-275-0733. _________________ Townhouse Apt. For Rent: #3 151 West 124th St. grass cut; new appliances; good neighborhood; $600/ month; $600/ deposit. Call John at 985-6918313. _________________ For Rent: unfurnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 182 Jay Drive, Lockport, LA. $550 rent plus $1100 deposit. Phone: (985) 5322541, ex. 17 _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath in Golden Meadow. $800 per month, $500 deposit. No smoking or pets. 985-6967208. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/ month; $400/ deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ For Rent: Mobile Home in Galliano. 2 bedroom; 1 double bath with garden tub and shower; fully furnished; $675/month; $675/deposit. Background check; no pets; no smoking. 985-637-7273. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; located at 315 Comeaux Drive in Lockport; $550/per month; $550/deposit. (985) 258-6610. Available September 14. _________________ A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $600/mth., $500 security deposit. Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: single occupancy (1 person) $600/month; $300 damage deposit. All utilities paid; lawn service provided; private laundry mat on site. Located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom; in Galliano; perfect for single or couple. $600/month and $400/deposit. Call 985-475-6386. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; newly remodeled; washer/ dryer; stove; fridge; taking applications. $900/month and $400/deposit. 985693-4335. _________________
LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome. Unfurnished unit $850/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________
2 Bd. Trailer For Rent: utilities paid; grass cut; appliances furnished; $600/rent per month; $500/ deposit. Call 696-0818. Located in Larose. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; remodeled; stove, fridge, washer/ dryer; Cut Off; FMI Call 985665-7621. _________________ Reduced! For Rent: newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath brick house in Galliano offering new appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $950/month; $950 /deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-4542. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom; 2 bath; appliances included; $700/month in Mathews. Call 985-5379259. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 .5 bath in Larose on LA-1. $950/month. Call Diane at 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet neighborhood located on LA 1 in Cut Off; fenced yard plus offset den; patio; carport. $1200/month. Call Diane at 985691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Quiet Place/ Quiet Person! Trailer for Rent: Single person; no pets; no children. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished. $650/mth., $500/dep. Utilities/ cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application. ONLY QUIET/ CLEAN PEOPLE APPLY PLEASE! _________________ Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $650/ rent and $650/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ For Rent: 2 Bedroom, 2 bath House, Galliano/ Cut Off area. $650 a month; $650 damage deposit. NO TEXTING. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936, leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; fully furnished; washer/ dryer; central A/C and heat; covered carport. Located in Cut Off. No smoking inside/ no pets. $800/ month; $500/ deposit. Utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________
MERCHANDISE
For Sale: Cricut Expressions electronic cutting machine with 13 cartridges. Asking $160. Call or text 985258-9818. _________________ Generator For Sale: Generac Guardian 16,000W gas generator w/ automatic transfer switch (automatically turns on when power goes out). OHVI engine. Asking $3500. Call (985)258-7885. _________________
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
Accountant
MLS 123128: 123128 This Thi 3BR, 3BR 2BA ranch style home has 1468 sqftft of living spacce and 2344 sqft total area. It’s located on a 449’ x 583’ lot in Galliano. It has a large garagge, new appliances and won’t last long at $$120,000! Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!
985-691-3873 Since 1916
200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107
Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional Accountant to perform the following duties: perform accounting activities including reconciliations of accounts, completion of annual audits, review financial reports, analyze statements, improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions, and oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred. Apply in person at
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
55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2911329 for more information. _________________ Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Pro-drive. $2,000. Call 985-2589819. _________________
BOATS
Boat For Sale: 47x16 Steel Hull, wooden cabin. Just put on dry dock, had bottom checked and bottoms good. Overhauled 3306 Caterpiller 251HP. Rebuilt winch, clutch, A-frame and cabin. Asking $50,000. Call Mary at 985-691-4008. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Moving Sale: September 15, 16, and 17 from 7am to 1pm at 201 East 37th Street, Cut Off. _________________ Huge Muli-Family Garage Sale: Thursday, September 15 at 18839 East Main at corner of East 165th street. Coach and Vera Bradley purses; truck mirrors (F150); Furniture; baby gear; Wii; TV; electonics; toys; name brand clothes, including lots on infants boys to size 5; ladies up to 3x; men hunting clothes; and many more items. _________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, September 25 from 9am till at 18148 West Main St., Lots of women and men clothes and lots of Indian statues. _________________
HELP WANTED
Superior Rent to Own is now hiring fulltime Account Managers. Up to $30k annual with full benefits. Must be cable of heavy lifting. Apply in person at 4560 Hwy 1., Suite 4 in Raceland or 14492 West Main St. in Cut Off. _________________ Galliano Inn is now hiring a bartender. Apply in person at 18628 Hwy 3235, Galliano. _________________ 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 985447-6214 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. _________________ Need Income? Looking for Tupperware consultants, flexible hours. Part/time or full/time. Earn money your first week. Earn bonuses, free Tupperware. Save on personal purchases. Start your Tupperware business today. Terry (985) 872-5051. _________________
Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter/ Operator. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, state requirement, health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and paid holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license and high school diploma or G.E.D. Please apply in person at FIRE CENTRAL, 17462 West Main, Cut Off. Need more information, contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ Now Hiring an Oil Tech at Express Oil. Monday to Friday and some Saturdays. To apply, visit Express Oil in Galliano. _________________ Local motel looking for All positions (cooks, housekeepers, bartenders, front desk staff, etc.) Mail resume to Help Wanted, PO Box 1450, Larose, LA 70373. _________________
SERVICES
Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ 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. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. 985-691-7570. _________________
Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars
Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!
985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson
WE NEED
YOU!
Daily Comet
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
Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Sparkle Cleaning Offering commercial and residence cleaning. Competitive prices! Make your house sparkle. Call Terri at 985-278-6107. _________________
Singing Lessons in Cut Off Taught by a professional vocalist with a degree in voice. 12+ years experience. Past students have been accepted into the “Talented and Gifted” program at school and won awards at regional singing festivals. Visit vocalsinging.com for more info. Call Aubrey at 985-859-8984 to schedule lessons. _________________
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. _________________ Sitter Job Needed Need a sitter for the elderly, disabled or children of any ages? I am available Monday to Friday, day or night. I am experienced in cooking, cleaning and administering medications. Several years of experience. Contact me by email heduet@gmail.com or 985-691-1304. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________
Need your grass cut? Call Tad Gaspard! 215-8595 or 696-1888
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
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PRAYERS
HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen ________________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Never found to fail. O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me, and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Say this prayer for three consecuritve days & then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. Amen _________________________
MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory of
BENNY JAMES SERIGNY, SR.
Born: 5/04/1973 I know you are always with me, and you are always watching me. You will always be my Dad, and now you my Angel up above. Dad, I just don’t understand. I want you to know that I love you and miss you, and I always wish you were here. Love You Always, Benny J. Serigny, Jr. (Your Little Monkey is now taller than you. I know you are proud of him.) ___________
In Loving Memory of
BENNY JAMES SERIGNY, SR.
Born: 5/04/1973 Died: 9/14/2002 There is not a day that goes by that you are not on our mind. We may never ask why, it’s just that people have to die. We all know that it was not your time; you were just too young to die. You left so much behind, and give us so little time. If they only knew our pain. Love, Mom, Dad, Benny Jr., Eric and C.J., nephews and nieces ___________
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Homecoming & Friday Night Lights The Lafourche Gazette will publish a pecial section for all Friday Night Lights participants (homecoming court, football players, band, cheerleaders, dance team, etc.) in the issue prior to the CLHS homecoming game (Sept. 16) and the SLHS homecoming game (Oct. 14).
Color ads with a photo congratulating / announcing Homecoming and Friday Night Light particpants can be purchased for $40. Deadlines are as follows: CLHS: Friday, Sept. 9 SLHS: Friday, Oct. 7
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OBITUARIES
WAYNE THERIOT
Wayne Paul Theriot, 67, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Raceland, passed away on Sunday, September 11. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was survived by his wife of 45 years, Cynthia Hebert Theriot; sister, Marlene Theriot Guidry; brothers-in-law, Thomas J. Hebert and Daniel J. Guidry; special friends, Kevin Credeur and Lance Cooley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Landris and Rita Mae Arcement Theriot; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George J. Hebert and Aminthe “Mint” Waguespack Hebert. Wayne was a former Volunteer Fireman for Raceland Fire Company #1 and was Fireman of the year 1976-77. Wayne was previously employed by Raceland Supermarket, Delta Distributors, Halter Marine & Gulf Island, L.L.C. Special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice employees, Carva, Michelle, Angel, Dorie, Stacey, & Lynette. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes entrusted with arrangements. __________________
and made many lifelong friends and traveled the world. Linda was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kenner where she volunteered as a member of the altar guild and the “Heavens Eleven” group. She was an avid gardener and loved fishing and crabbing, going to Jazz Fest, and enjoyed all that south Louisiana has to offer. One of her favorite things to do was stay up all night tending the fire to smoke pork shoulders Memphis style. Friends and relatives are invited to a Celebration of Life service to be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1001 W. Esplanade in Kenner, LA at 1 p.m. followed by a great meal in the fellowship hall. There will be a second such service at Trinity United Methodist Church, in the Education Building, 1738 Galloway Ave., Memphis, TN on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1 p.m. followed by a meal of Memphis BBQ. Although Linda wasn’t fortunate enough to be a recipient after being placed on Ochsner’s heart and kidney transplant list, she graciously donated skin tissue and corneas upon her death, so part of her lives on. In lieu of flowers, please consider becoming an organ donor so other people like Linda can live and love longer. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.muhl eisen.com. __________________
LEONARD THERIOT
LINDA DRAKE ORGERON
Linda Drake Orgeron, of Kenner, LA, died Thursday, September 1, at Ochsner Kenner Hospital with her husband and two sons at her side. Linda was born in Memphis, TN on November 29, 1947 to her late parents, Kenneth Scott Drake, Sr. and Jane Farrow Drake. She was the beloved wife of 34 years to James D. Orgeron, Jr., and the adoring mother of Adam Paul Orgeron and Luke Joseph Orgeron. She is also survived by her brother Kenneth “Ken” Drake, Jr. (Fran) of Gulf Shores, AL, her sister Carol D. Raiford of Memphis, and nephews Mark Drake (Chrissy) of Collierville, TN and Kenneth “Kent” Raiford of Memphis and of course all of her bayou family. She was also predeceased by a wonderful nephew Yancy “Drew” Raiford (Renee), and her best friend Mary “Tess” Watson. A 1965 graduate of Memphis Central High School, she attended Memphis State University and briefly worked as a secretary in downtown Memphis. In 1970 she began a 30-year career of professional service as a Delta Airlines Flight Attendant, based in New Orleans. She fondly enjoyed her work
Leonard Joseph Theriot, age 68, a native and resident of Raceland passed away on Thursday, September 08, 2016. Visitation was held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Monday, September 12, from 9:30 until 11 a.m. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the church starting at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Leonard is survived by his loving family- former wife, Valerie Boudoin Theriot; sons, Shane Michael Theriot (wife, Shiho) and Brent Joseph Theriot (wife, Michelle); 2 grandchildren, Ian and Blake Theriot; brothers, Philip “CJ” Theriot (Mary Ann), David Theriot (Judy), Kenneth Theriot (Gloria); sister, Patricia T. Compeaux (Richard “RJ”) and many numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyrus Theriot and Celina Robichaux Theriot; a grandson, Aidan Theriot; and sister-inlaw, Sylvia Stevens Theriot. Leonard was a devoted parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He was a hardworking family man. He loved helping others and enjoyed woodworking; especially making furniture for his children and grandchildren. He cherished Cajun music and culture. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
Saints From 7-A
But the Saints could be increasingly exposed for their decision to go young now that Breaux will be sidelined more than a month. He did not play in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss, when Oakland scored 22 points. “Delvin’s a great player. He’s one of the best corners in this league and it’s going to hurt us,” Vaccaro said. Payton said the Saints won’t radically change their defensive scheme in the wake of Breaux’s absence, but will miss their ability to rely on his skills in one-on-one coverage of an opponent’s top receiver. “We’ve got to understand who we’re playing and what we’re trying to take away,” Payton said. “So I don’t think by any means you start with a whole new plan. Obviously, losing a good player like him can alter some things you’re wanting to do coverage-wise.” The Giants are coming off a season-opening, 2019 victory over Dallas in which Manning passed for 203 yards, which is by no means a big day in the modern NFL. But he also passed for all three of New York’s touchdowns. The Saints could get some veteran secondary help from Sterling Moore, who was signed last week but did not play Sunday. Moore said he joined the squad a little too late to be involved in the game plan for Oakland, but expects to play against the Giants, a team he knows from his three seasons with Dallas from 2012 to 2014. He also faced New York last season while with Tampa Bay. Moore said he can help New Orleans young defensive backs scout the Giants’ passing attack by sharing “the knowledge that I’ve had going against certain receivers.” Williams, technically a second-year player out of Florida State who spent his rookie season on injured reserve, started against Oakland. He said he, Harris and Crawley are “definitely looking to get better,” but weren’t entirely discouraged by how they played in their first regular season game. “We competed at a high level in the game. We challenged the receivers,” Williams said. “There’s always little things we can fix with techniques, knowing situations, knowing where they’re aligned.”
Vaccaro, who started as a rookie in 2013, now makes a lot of the calls for the secondary. He said he can relate to the challenges some of the Saints’ defensive backs face in getting so many live snaps so early in their careers. “I remember my rookie year my head was spinning going into a game,” Vaccaro said. “Each game, it gets easier and easier. You get less nervous. You get more comfortable.” ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP_NFL
Energy From 2-A
While fracking has existed since the 1940s, recent advances allow producers to access previously unreachable reserves. In 2015, the Interior Department issued strict fracking controls on federal and Indian lands, accounting for five percent of domestic oil production. These rules, grounded in scientifically specious concern about the technique’s environmental effects, significantly slowed energy development in these areas. Fortunately, a federal judge recently struck down these controls as exceeding Interior’s authority. These anti-fracking measures are just the start. In April, the White House imposed a requirement on offshore drilling, demanding that producers hire outside organizations to conduct safety exams. This mandate was redundant. Offshore drilling operations have taken dramatic strides to improve safety, including hundreds of new rules and the creation of a central industry association to share best practices. This offshore requirement ratcheted up the cost of drilling operations for no discernible safety gain. A few months later, the Environmental Production Agency unveiled regulations governing methane emissions generated by oil wells. These rules had minimal environmental benefit, but will cost producers over half a billion dollars over the
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next decade. The White House isn’t an ally of the energy industry. Its regulatory aggression suppresses sector growth and undercuts the American economy. The costs of this crusade aren’t purely economic — they’re also geopolitical. Exploding domestic production has allowed our country to wean itself off oil sourced abroad. Since 2005, oil imports dropped by 27 percent. Last year, only one-fourth of oil consumed came from foreign countries — the lowest level since Nixon’s administration. So the United States consumes significantly less oil from Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and other hostile regimes. Many foreign countries are eager to buy U.S. oil. Last year, Congress lifted the decades-old ban on oil exports and international sales surged. Just this April, the United States exported 17.7 million barrels — the highest monthly total ever.
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The bulk of those exports went to European and Asian allies that previously relied on Russian imports to meet their energy needs. The Kremlin used its energy dominance to force other countries to capitulate to its aggression in the Ukraine and elsewhere. Our allies are now much less vulnerable to such intimidation. The Obama administration’s suppression of domestic oil industry growth slows our oil exports. That hampers this geopolitically advantageous migration away from oil sourced from dangerous regimes. And it costs good jobs here at home. The energy industry has transformed the American economy. As this new report makes clear, our country is well-positioned to reap the economic and geopolitical benefits of a domestic oil boom for years to come — but only if the White House gets out of the way.
Dan Kish is a senior vice president for policy at the Institute for Energy Research.
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.
Settling an argument
A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the blonde waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?” She leaned over the
counter and said, “Burrrgerrr Kiiing.”
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Public notice Legal advertisement
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Request for Proposal
MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016 9:00 A.M.
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to any parties interested in leasing or acquiring other rights in property located in Port Fourchon, the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport, and the South Lafourche Airport Industrial Park. The Commissioner’s intent is to place its available property into productive use, in accordance with its Master Plan recommendation, in a manner which generates commensurate revenue for the Commission, provides optimum utilization and generates substantial community benefits. Interested parties may obtain copies for by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commissioner’s website at www.portfourchon.com These request for Proposals provide updated, detailed maps of property available for proposals and a general overview for its Commissioner’s lease expectations for its property. Sealed proposals must be received at the Commission Administration Building at 16829 East Main Street in Galliano, LA on or before the last day of the month by 4:30 p.m. CST for consideration at the following month’s regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. 9/14/16
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Friday, August 12, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 21, 2016 as read. Oneil Malbrough from GIS Engineering stated that the Colonel and staff from the New Orleans Corps of Engineers will be coming to Grand Isle and touring the north side levee, the Hurricane Protection Levee and discuss dredging of Bayou Rigaud. The levee board commissioners, town council and port staff will be visiting with the Corps while they are on the island. The levee board will discuss the north levee and what can happen if any damages occur so repairs can be started to ensure that the levee is in the best shape to fight off tropical systems during this hurricane season. A joint motion was made by the commissioners of the levee district and unanimously agreed to approve to amend GIS Engineering’s contract to start July 1, 2016 and end June 30, 2017 for up to $40,000.00 for engineering and surveying work for the levee district. A joint motion was made by the commissioners of the levee district and unanimously agreed to approve to authorize GIS Engineering to get 3 quotes to repair the levee on the north side of Grand Isle, bringing dirt, spreading and compacting the dirt to repair the levee. The President is also authorized to sign any and all necessary paperwork needed to start the repair work. The repair is about 300 feet from Santiny Lane pump to Ludwig Lane. President Camardelle thanked Governor Edwards, Senator Alario, Representative Gisclair, CPRA, the levee board commissioners, Jefferson Parish Officials, and the town council for helping with the repairs to the Hurricane Protection Levee. Mr. Camardelle also stated that the repairs were doing according to the manual from The Corps of Engineers and more material will be needed because the sand is washing away daily on the levee. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve expenses associated with operating the levee board. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 a.m.
Public notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide aviation fuel, branding, fuel truck leasing, credit card processing service, product liability insurance, technical support, and other related FBO services for the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport (GAO) located in Galliano, Louisiana. The intent of this solicitation is to award 1 (one) company a fuel purchase and delivery contract for both Jet-A and 100LL fuel to the lowest responsible bidder who has bid according to the specifications for an initial term of three years (3) years with two (2) two (2) year contract renewal options - all subject to the approval of Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Subsequent to the initial 3 year term, both the provider and the GLPC will have the right to discontinue services with or without cause. The GLPC will negotiate with the chosen firm to provide fuel truck and other FBO services but reserves the right to choose another vendor for these services if it is deemed in the best interest of the GLPC to do so. All proposals shall be submitted on the proposal form entitled “FUEL PROVIDER PROPOSAL FORM” obtained from the GLPC at the locations listed below. Sealed proposals will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission at their office located at 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, Louisiana 70354 until 3:00 PM local time, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016. Proposals must either be submitted online through www.centralauctionhouse.com or in a sealed opaque envelope/container and labeled “RFP#SLA08-16 Aviation Fuel Supply Contract for the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport (GAO)”. All submittals received after the above specified time will not be considered. The proposal form and proposal requirements can be obtained by contacting Richard Osborne at (985) 6321118 or richardo@portfourchon.com, or online at www.centralauctionhouse.com. These documents will also be available at the following location: Greater Lafourche Port Commission, 16829 East Main / P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354, (985) 632-6701 A pre-proposal conference call is scheduled to occur on September 14, 2016 at 3:00PM. Attendance is not mandatory but offerors are strongly encouraged to attend this call. A summary of the meeting will be documented along with any questions that may be asked. This document will be provided to all interested parties that wish to respond to this solicitation. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 8/31/16 9/7/16 9/14/16
David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District
ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District
Legal advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS E MERGENCY MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016 10:00 A.M.
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. for an emergency meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer. A joint motion was made by Commissioners of the levee district to authorize the President to sign any and all contracts required for the Emergency Repairs as authorized by the GIS Engineering to the levee on the north side of
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The deadline for these positions will be Thursday September 15, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. 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.
Grand Isle. Disturbed weather will enter the gulf within the next five days and approximately 200 feet of the levee is damaged from Santiny Lane to Ludwig Lane. The Town of Grand Isle has given their support to these repairs. The Engineers will get quotes and start this job as soon as possible. This levee used to have land that protected it from the north but due to serious erosion the water has damaged the levee and the potential of a levee breach is possible and homeowners would be impacted from the tidal waters. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 a.m. David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District
ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District
Legal advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016 11:00 A.M.
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on August 12, 2016 as read. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the emergency meeting held on August 24, 2016. Oneil Malbrough from GIS Engineering stated that five bids were received for the emergency repairs to the levee on the north side of Grand Isle (Reach 1 Back Levee Emergency Repair) in the back of Santiny Lane. On a joint motion by the commissioners of the levee district to authorize the President to sign a contract from the lowest bidder of Donlin Construction, LLC for the base bid of $28,670.50 and Bid Additive # 1 in the amount of $42,210.00 after the board attorney approves the contract to award the bid. Mr. Malbrough stated that he has been in contact with the Corps of Engineers and CPRA for the emergency repairs and about applying for a permit for these repairs. Sand will be brought in and spread to fix the levee and then rocks will be added too sure up the levee on the north side. Mr. Malbrough also stated that GIS Engineering will be working on the design of all the new segmented rock breakwaters. They will get the permits needed so when the money becomes available to construct more breakwaters the permits will be in hand. President Camardelle thanked Senator Cassidy, Congressman Graves and Scalise, Governor Edwards, Senator Alario, Representative Gisclair, Johnny Bradberry and his CPRA staff, the levee board commissioners, Jefferson Parish Officials, and the town council for helping to protect Grand Isle by repairing the Hurricane Protection Levee. President Camardelle stated that he picked up the check from the BP Oil Spill. We will compare interest rates to see where we can earn more interest. A joint motion by the commissioners of the levee district to authorize the President to open a LAMP Account and get interest rates from local banks. The levee board check from BP was 1.5 million dollars. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve expenses associated with operating the levee board. A joint motion was made by the commissioner of the levee district and unanimously agreed to approve purchasing Sunshine Equipment Co.’s John Deere 6145 M Cab Tractor under state contract and Covington Sales and Service’s Boom Mover also under state contract. The tractor cost is $90,110.16 and the mover price is $79,038.10. This is needed to keep the grass on the levees cut so the quarterly inspections can see any problems that may arise. A joint motion was made by the commissioner of the levee district and unanimously agreed to approve making a certificate of deposit for $50,000.00 dedicated for emergency repairs due to severe weather conditions. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 12:06 a.m. David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District
ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District
Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016 6:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Kelly Besson, Jr. Jonathan Puls engineer for GEC, Inc. was recognized and reported on the Ninety West Park Project (Non-Point Source Pollution Improvements). The project is out on bid and bids will be received on September 8, 2016. The bids will be presented to the Council at the September 13, 2016 meeting at which time the Council will be able to act on them. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. entered the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Mrs. Helen Tabor was recognized and addressed the Council concerning a dispute between herself and the Town about the Post Lane Right of Way. She has a chain across a certain piece of land the she says is her property but it
may be the Town Right of way. It was decided that she will have the property surveyed to settle the dispute. The following propose ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Bladsacker and seconded by Council Member Barthelemy: ORDINANCE NO. 946 An ordinance requested by Rudy J. Guidry and Coast Land Management, L.L.C. to approve the reconfiguration of three tracts of land located in Cheniere Caminada into Lot A and Lot B of Cheniere Caminada, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF 3 – 34’ LOTS IN CHENIERE CAMINADA INTO LOT A AND LOT B BELONGING TO RUDY J. GUIDRY, ETUX AND COASTAL LAND MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., LOCATED IN SECTION 8, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 28 JUNE 2016. WHEREAS, the approval of said redivision will result in three lots becoming two lots as follows: Instrument No. 10437160 – Act of Sale, Recorded 06/22/2004, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court: One certain tract of land situated in the Chenier Caminada, in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, measuring Thirty-Four (34’) feet in width, by depth thereto existing between the Highway and what is known as Bay Fort Blanc, said tract of land being bounded on the East by Louisiana Hwy. 1, being bounded on the West by Back Bay or Bay Honore, being bounded on the South by property of Joseph Alario, Sr. and being bounded on the North by property of Esoline Alario Griffin, all boundaries being now or formerly, together with all of the buildings and improvements situated thereon, therein belonging or in anywise appertaining; and Instrument No. 11259997 – Act of Sale, Recorded 12/27/2012, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court: A certain tract of land situated in what is known as Chennier Caminada in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, measuring Thirty-four (34’) feet in width, said width facing Grand Isle Highway, by a depth of approximately Sixty (60’) feet more or less, bounding in the East by Grand Isle Highway, on the North by lands of J. Y. Alario, on the South by property of Natilus Alario, and on the West by Bay St. Honore, together with all rights, ways, title, and privileges thereon, and thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining; and Instrument No. 11219458 – Act of Sale, Recorded 05/02/2012 , Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court: That certain portion of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging to in anywise appertaining, situated in Cheniere Caminada, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, measuring thirty-four (34’) feet along the Golden Meadow, Grand Isle Highway, by depth thereto existing between the Highway and what is known as Bay Fort Blanc, bounded in front or East by the Golden Meadow, Grand Isle Highway bounded in the rear or West by Bay Fort Blanc, bounded North by the property of Earl Beolman, and bounded on the South by the property of Rene Cheramie. Properties identified in Instrument No. 10437160, 1125997, and 11219458, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, will now be combined and re-divided into Lot A and Lot B as shown on plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF 3 – 34’ LOTS IN CHENIERE CAMINADA INTO LOT A AND LOT B BELONGING TO RUDY J. GUIDRY, ETUX AND COASTAL LAND MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., LOCATED IN SECTION 8, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 28 JUNE 2016; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: Properties identified in Instrument No. 10437160, 1125997, and 11219458, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, will now be combined and re-divided into Lot A and Lot B as shown on plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF 3 – 34’ LOTS IN CHENIERE CAMINADA INTO LOT A AND LOT B BELONGING TO RUDY J. GUIDRY, ETUX AND COASTAL LAND MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., LOCATED IN SECTION 8, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 28 JUNE 2016. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Besson, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This ordinance was declared adopted this 23rd day of August, 2016 and becomes effective on said date. The following proposed ordinance was offered for adoption by Council Member Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. ORDINANCE NO. 947 An ordinance requested by Kajun Bahamas, L.L.C. to approve the redivision of Lots 11, 12, & 13 of The Bourgerol Plan into 25 individual lots, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “KAJUN BAHAMAS, A SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO KAJUN BAHAMAS, L.L.C., BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 11, 12, & 13 OF THE BOURGEROL PLAN, LOCATED IN SECTION 26, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 24 March 2015, and to re-zone Lots 7, 8, 15, 16, 24, 25, and a portion of Lots 6, 14, & 23 of Kajun Bahamas Subdivision from Zone B-3 to R-3 in its entirety. WHEREAS, the redivision of Lots 11, 12, & 13 of The Bourgerol Plan will result in creating individually, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot 8, Lot 10, Lot 11, Lot 12, Lot 13, Lot 14, Lot 15, Lot 16, Lot 19, Lot 20, Lot 21, Lot 22, Lot 23, Lot 24, Lot 25, and Remaining Property of Kajun Bahamas, L.L.C., of Kajun Bahamas Subdivision, and WHEREAS, the declaration of Lots 7, 8, 15, 16, 24, 25, and a portion of Lots 6, 14, & 23 of Kajun Bahamas Subdivision within Zone R-3 in its entirety, will result in the removal of Lots 7, 8, 15, 16, 24, 25, and a portion of Lots 6, 14, & 23 of Kajun Bahamas Subdivision out of its current designation of Zone B-3 into Zone R-3 in its entirety, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: The approval of plan of redivision of Lots 11, 12, & 13 of The Bourgerol Plan creating individually, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot 8, Lot 10, Lot 11, Lot 12, Lot 13, Lot 14, Lot 15, Lot 16, Lot 19, Lot 20, Lot 21, Lot 22, Lot 23, Lot 24, Lot 25, and Remaining Property of Kajun Bahamas, L.L.C., of Kajun Bahamas Subdivision, all in accordance with a plan prepared by
Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “KAJUN BAHAMAS, A SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO KAJUN BAHAMAS, L.L.C., BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 11, 12, & 13 OF THE BOURGEROL PLAN, LOCATED IN SECTION 26, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 24 March 2015. SECTION II: Approval to declare a Lots 7, 8, 15, 16, 24, 25, and a portion of Lots 6, 14, & 23 of Kajun Bahamas Subdivision within Zone R-3 in its entirety. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Besson, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSCENT: 0 This ordinance was declared adopted this 23rd day of August, 2016 and becomes effective on said date. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the next regular meeting of September 13, 2016 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance allowing golf carts on the Grand Isle Beach and setting regulations for the types and operation of Golf Carts. Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of August 9 – 16, 2016 there were 40 traffic citations issued; total call outs was 21; EMS runs totaled 13; there were 2 fire alarms and 2 burglar alarms and 3 arrests; fines collected for the period totaled $1,572.00; year to date fines totals $10,664.00. The Chief then thanked Jefferson Parish Sheriff Major Chad Pittfield for his continued help with the Police Department. Joe Chauvin with Grand Isle Shipyard Engineering was recognized and gave an updated report on the Hurricane Protection Levee Repairs and on providing FEMA with the information required for FEMA to write a version on the Project Worksheet for the repairs to the Town Hall caused by Hurricane Gustav. The following resolution was jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2715 A resolution supporting the Grand Isle Levee District in its efforts to repair section of the Reach 1 – Back Levee from Santiny Lane to Ludwig Lane. WHEREAS, increased wave action from Caminada Bay has caused significant damage to the Reach 1 – Back Levee, and immediate action is necessary with the threat of hurricane season and the irreparable and immediate harm threatening the residents and property located in the Town of Grand Isle; and WHEREAS, the repairs are both necessary and critical to the survival of the residents of the Town of Grand Isle and must begin immediately as hurricane season is upon us and Grand Isle is in a very vulnerable situation as has been evidenced by past history of hurricanes and tidal events. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of The Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the Town of Grand Isle supports all of the efforts of the Grand Isle Independent Levee Board to repair section of the Reach 1 – Back Levee from Santiny Lane to Ludwig Lane. Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Besson, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Barthelemy, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 23rd day of August, 2016. Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and presented the Council with his report on last meeting requests. Council Member Barthelemy as about his requests for signs. Mr. Hernandez reported that he would have to get with Jefferson Parish for the signs. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of September 13th and 27th at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance establishing that the Town of Grand Isle, Louisiana authorizes the assessment of a collection fee on debts, accounts receivable, costs, fines and fees turned over to a collection agency. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to authorize the Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement between The Town of Grand Isle and Jefferson Parish for the acceptance of $3,042.00 to be used for the purchase of American Body Armor bullet proof vests for the Grand Isle Police Department. Mayor’s report: 1. Thanked Jefferson Parish Councilman Rickey Templet and Chris Hernandez for the grass cutting performed on the Island in preparation for the Tarpon Rodeo. 2. Thanked the Chief, the Council, the Port Commission, the Levee Board and the Fire Department for all working together. 3. Stated that he was waiting on information from official of flood victim communities to bring supplies and to provide meals and that he wants to go on record that we are keeping in communication with 120 mayors of flooded areas waiting for them to give us the word when to come. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. David Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle
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Chubb had only 17 yards rushing in the first half and lost a fumble that set up Dontrell Taylor’s 4yard touchdown run late in the half. Fourcade completed 9 of 19 passes for 99 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Converted defensive back C.J. Okpalobi had 55 yards rushing on 21 carries. The Colonels hardly appeared awed by the step up in competition. They showed impressive push on their defensive front, hitting Chubb and McKenzie for losses. It was an encouraging start by Fourcade and the defense, though questions remain about the running game. The Colonels will play their home opener against Southland Conference rival Incarnate Word. The Bulldogs begin a string of eight straight Southeastern Conference games when they visit Missouri. ___ AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Christopher Tallman, 34, Thibodaux. Monetary instrument abuse; possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by a convicted felon. Nick Hotard, 40, Montegut. Domestic abuse battery. Delwin Sylvester, 30, Raceland. Distribution/ manufacture crack cocaine (2 cts). Desi Meely, 57, Raceland. Distribution/ manufacture of cocaine (2 cts) Keisha Benoit, 37, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Lockport Police Department Eric Gaubert, 39, Lockport. Failure to register as a sex offender (4 cts). Timothy Robling, 48, Gray. DWI (2nd); two headlamps required. Golden Meadow Police Department Jillien Jarvis, 34, Golden Meadow. Fugitive of GMPD. SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Darren Adams, 48, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Deborah Bourgeois, 27, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Michelle Christen, 33, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole. Henry Dickerson, 62, Raceland. Simple robbery. Davian Gilton, 29, Luling. Contempt of court (3 cts). Christopher Milek, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; possession of marijuana; violation of stop sign; no seatbelt; headlight required; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Thibodaux Police Department Jeremiah Williams, 30, Thibodaux. Simple battery. SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Wesley Wright, 55, Thibodaux. Fugitive (3 cts); contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Nicole Taylor, 35, Lockport. Contempt of court; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Keith Arcement, 33, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Ciara Hawkins, 29, Larose. Contempt of court. Joseph Hawkins, 23, Houma. Contempt of court. Katherine Simmons, 28, Galliano. Contempt of court. Damen Smith, 37, Galliano. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Don Cole, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.