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Sunday, August 11, 2019
Board adds contingency plan to superintendent policy By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer
With the unexpected medical leave for Superintendent Louis Voiron this summer, the School W added a continBoard gency plan for who will temporarily assume the role in the future. Introduced by Board Member Ray Bernard, the revision to the policy detailing the superintendent’s legal status added a paragraph. It states that the district’s director of middle and secondary education will serve as acting superintendent “if the superintendent is unable to perform his/her duties as a result of death, incapaci-
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A few surprises cap off local election sign-ups
Governor: Ralph Abraham Tanner Magee, Lafourche Parish (R); Oscar “Omar” Dantzler, DDistrict 1 Justice of the Peace Hammond; Patrick J. Doguet, candidate Desirea Rodrigue and As registration for the Oct. 12 election R-Rayne; John Bel Edwards* Lafourche Council incumbents ended Thursday, a couple of surprises (D); Gary Landrieu, I-Metairie; Michael Gros, Bo Melvin and were added to the list of local candidates. Patrick “Live Wire” Landry, RArmand “Noonie” Autin. In an unexpected move, Jerry “Truck” New Orleans; Manuel Russell The incumbent clerks of Gisclair, now representingY District 54 in Leach, R-Natchitoches; M.V. court, assessors and coroners the state House of Representatives, signed “Vinny” Mendoza, D-Ponchain both parishes were also unopup to run for state Senate in District 20, toula; Eddie Rispone (R). posed. which includes parts of Terrebonne and t Lieutenant Governor: Willie Jones, DBelow is a rundown of all local candiLafourche parishes. dates who signed up during three days of New Orleans; William “Billy” Nungesser*, is term-limited V SGisclair, D-Larose, MATHEWS • in GHEENS LOCKPORT VALENTINE • LAROSE qualifying •that ended Thursday.• The pri- R-Belle Chase; Rao. M. Uppu, Dthe House after serving three consecutive C • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • GRAND ISLE mary election is scheduled •for LEEVILLE Oct. 12. In Prairieville. four-year terms; he had not announced races with three or more candidates, one Secretary of State: Kyle Ardoin* (R); plans to seek another elected office. Giswill have to receive more than half the “Gwen” Collins-Greenup, D-Clinton; clair faces four opponents for the Senate votes cast to win. Otherwise, the top two Thomas J. Kennedy III, R-Metairie; seat: Brenda Leroux Babin, Damon Balfinishers will compete in a Nov. 16 runoff. Amanda “Jennings” Smith, R-Bastrop. done, Mike Fesi and Shane Swan. Incumbents are denoted with an asAttorney General: Ike Jackson Jr., DSeveral candidates were elected after terisk (*), Republicans with an (R), Democ- Plaquemine; Jeff Landry*, R-Broussard. they signed up without opposition. They rats with a (D), Independents with an (I) Treasurer: Derrick Edwards, D-Harinclude state Senate District 21 incumand Libertarians with an (L). vey; Teresa Kenny, no party-New Orleans; bent Sen. Bret Allain, state House District John M. Schroder* (R). STATEWIDE 52 incumbent Rep. Jerome Zeringue, All list Baton Rouge addresses unless state House District 53 incumbent Rep. See Elections Page 3-A noted otherwise. By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer
Multi-parish levee project continues
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MEETINGS MONDAY, AUG. 12
By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer
AM. LEGION POST 259 5:30 p.m. 2406 So. Bayou Drive Golden Meadow S.L. QUILTERS 6:00 p.m. Larose Civic Center
S.L. LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m. 17904 LA Hwy. 3235 Galliano
PORT COMMISSION Committee Meetings 6:00 p.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano TUESDAY, AUG. 13
LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. 6542 W. Main - Cut Off WED., AUG. 14
AMERICAN LEGION POST 315 7:00 p.m. 210 Legion Ave. - Galliano
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Participants to the Town of Lockport’s National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday at the Lockport Ball Park enjoyed refreshments, popcorn, sweets, along with fun and games. The kids even got to pet the pony. There were 20 official block parties located throughout the parish enjoying Night Out Tuesday evening.
ST. ANNE HOSPITAL 12:30 p.m. Hospital Board Room 4608 Hwy. 1 - Raceland
PORT COMMISSION Board Meetings 10:30 a.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano
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Calendar of Events.....2-A
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Lottery.........................2-A News In Brief..............5-A Obituaries.............4-A/5-A
Worship Directory.......6-A
VOLUME 30 NUMBER 50
Deidra “D’Lynn” Boudreaux
Boudreaux announces candidacy to District 8 Council seat
Todd Joffrion
Deidra “D’Lynn” Boudreaux announces her candidacy for the District 8 seat on the Lafourche Parish Council in the following statement: “As the current director of the Cut Off Youth Center for the past 11 years, I have been active in the community working with area youth and their parents. My love and passion for the area has only been enhanced by my years working at the youth center and I want to put that enthusiasm to work for the people of District 8. See Boudreaux Page 3-A
Joffrion announces candidacy to office of judge, Division C
I am Todd Joffrion, an attorney from Thibodaux. I am officially announcing my intentions to seek the office of Judge in Lafourche Parish to fill the unexpired term in Division C vacated by Judge Walt Lanier who was promoted to the Court of Appeal. I maintained a long working relationship with Judge Lanier and his are very big shoes indeed for any attorney to fill. After 28 years of private practice, I have amassed experience in a wide array of legal disciplines: divorce, custody, support, community property, adoptions, See Joffrion Page 3-A
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Work continues to shore up levees around Pointe-aux-Chenes in case any new storms roll through Terrebonne and Lafourche this year. The two parish governments and the three area levee districts, North Lafourche, South Lafourche and Terrebonne, have joined to strengthen levees around in the border area where most of the flooding was concentrated during Hurricane Barry last month. Reach K of the Morganza levee in Pointe-aux-Chenes essentially breached during the storm, causing flooding to about 12 homes in the area, mostly on the Lafourche Parish side, Terrebonne Levee District Director Reggie Dupre said. The levee was still under construction, consisting mainly of wet dredge material that wasn’t shaped and finalized, leading to the overtopping and breach. The South Lafourche Levee District and the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District are working together to build up a redundant See Project Page 3-A
Adams to run for District 8 Council seat
Alces Adams announces his candidacy Alces Adams for the Lafourche Parish Council District 8 seat in the following statement: I am a candidate for the District 8 seat on the Lafourche Parish Council, but mine will be an unusual candidacy. I work for Rouse’s in Cut Off, not enough people bought the 3 books I published, and no one is looking to record my music. So I can’t afford signs, pushcards, ads, or the usual campaign hoopla. If I can’t afford it, why run? If a person has the knowledge, education, and experience to do the job better than the opposition, it’s his duty to offer himself See Adams Page 3-A
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