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Port Fourchon creating a wetlands park By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

The Lockport mayor and Town Council have failed to agree on a budget for the fiscal year that began Monday. As a result, the town is operating on 50 percent of last year’s budget. Officials say that money could run out in less than six months if the town doesn’t approve a new budget. Typically, the budget is approved at least 15 days before the start of the fiscal year. Lockport staff members said this is the first time in the town’s history that a budget has not been approved. Mayor Ed Reinhardt has proposed three budgets to the council without success. Only two were scheduled for votes after the initial budget proposal in May, but both failed for a lack of a second. Councilman Rodney Hartman brought motions to approve the budget, but no other members supported them so the motions died. See Lockport Page 3-A

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The South Lafourche Levee District is busy raising the flood protection in Larose. The elevation of the levee is being reduced at the Ted Gisclair Floodgate in order to construct a steel A-frame wall that will raise the flood protection in that area from 8 ft. to 13 ft. In the event the community is faced with a tropical storm or hurricane before the project is finished, SLLD will re-establish the height of the levee using Hesco Baskets.

New Louisiana car seat law for kids takes effect Aug. 1 Safety installation / inspection stations planned

Stricter car seat laws in Louisiana are set to take effect Aug. 1 and are aimed at making sure children fit in seats properly. T h e changes will keep babies and toddlers in rear-facing car seats for longer and require children to ride in vehicles’ back seats until they’re teenagers. The law requires children under 2 years old to ride in rear-facing car seats, while children 2 to 4 must ride in forward-

facing seats with an internal seat belt. Children 4 to 9 must ride in booster seats. Children 9 to 12 can ride without booster seats based on height requirements that show they fit into the car’s seat properly. Unlike the prior law, the new one considers height and weight limits of car seats as well as fit. If anyone wants to double-check their installation or install a new car seat, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office will have three car seat installation/inspection stations on July 13, 20, and 27. LPSO representatives will be at the Galliano Walmart from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 13; at the Mathews Walmart, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20; and the Thibodaux Walmart, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, July 27.

National Night Out Against Crime slated for August 6 Hosting a block party? Register by July 31

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will once again be participating in the National Night Out Against Crime scheduled for Tuesday, August 6. This is the 36th annual nationwide event. Citizens will host block parties throughout the parish, and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be attending to meet community members to discuss crime prevention and any other concerns. Explorers from POST 323 will also be conducting fingerprinting and DNA swabbing in some areas. LPSO will supply the parties with hot dogs, but each party is encouraged to organize additional food and refreshments with attendees. Anyone interested in hosting a block party is asked to contact Lt. Valerie Martinez-Jordan at (985) 449-4479 or via email at valerie-martinez@lpso.net. The deadline to contact Lt. MartinezJordan to organize a block party is July 31. National Night Out is a yearlong com-

m u n i t y building campaign designed to heighten crime prev e n t i o n awareness, generate support and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Approximately 38 million people from more than 16,000 communities across the nation participate in the annual event. The first National Night Out took place on August 7, 1984, and it was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch which continues to spearhead the event today.

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Between November 2017 and April 2018, Port Fourchon staff members filled some of its surrounding wetlands with nutrient-rich sediment dredged from a boat slip. As a result, the area has transformed over the past year from open water to lush marsh grass, offering habitat for more species of animals. Now, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and Port Fourchon are looking to turn the newly created marsh into a coastal wetlands park, said Davie Breaux, deputy director of the port. Plans for the park include the potential for walking trails, fishing, viewfinders and informational panels on the wildlife, among other aspects. Breaux called it an “outdoor classroom.” Breaux and Port Director Chett Chiasson said the wetlands park would be the first of its kind and a way to highlight the way the Port Fourchon staff tries to ensure industry and the environment work together. “And how this can be mimicked across the coast and potentially across the world,” said Chiasson. They said it went along with the port’s attraction as a site for ecotourism thanks to the variety of species that live nearby. See Fourchon Page 3-A

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre officially launches re-election campaign

Thibodaux, La. – Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre officially launched his re-election campaign Monday in a written statement. “With great pride and humility I formally announce Sheriff Craig Webre my candidacy for reelection to the Office of Sheriff for Lafourche Parish,” said Webre. “For nearly three decades my staff and I have had the honor of serving and protecting the many wonderful people of Lafourche with dignity and integrity. Collectively, we have dedicated ourselves to building a competent, compassionate, progressive, professional and respected worldclass agency.” Webre highlighted recent accomplishments and milestones from his lifetime of service to the people of Lafourche Parish. “The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has evolved into a modern ‘cutting-edge’ law enforcement agency that embraces all facets of crime fighting technology. Moreover, as a longtime Nationally Accredited Sheriff’s Office, it is continually on the forefront of proven evidence-based best practices in the policing profession,” Webre said. In January of 2019, the community celebrated the opening of a muchneeded Correctional Complex See Webre Page 3-A

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Blue Boot Rodeo slated for this weekend in G.I.

The Blue Boot Rodeo, held in memory of Riley Bourgeois, is slated for July 12 and 13 at the Sand Dollar Marina in Grand Isle. The proceeds from the rodeo will go towards the education of elementary students and parents on drowning prevention and water safety awareness, as well as scholarships to local high school seniors. The rodeo is geared toward driving awareness to childhood drowning and celebration of the life of Riley John Bourgeois who loved wearing blue boots! For more information, go to www.BlueBootRodeo.com. __________________

Popular seafood fondue to be sold Fri.

Open Door Revival Center will be serving its popular seafood fondue, tossed salad, corn and a dessert on July 12 for an $8 donation. For more information or to place orders before Friday, call 6377991 or by 10 a.m. Friday phone 985-325-2456. Open Door Revival is located next to the old Pizza Hut.

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CLHS to host basketball camp

Central Lafourche High School will host its 2019 Last Chance Basketball Camp on July 1518 from 9 a.m. to noon each day in Central Lafourche’s main gym in Mathews. The camp is for area boys and girls from ages 6-18 (grades first through 12). The cost is $50 per camper and will include a camp T-Shirt. Snacks will be sold for $1 each day. Registration forms can be picked up in Central Lafourche’s main office. Completed forms should be mailed to Sanders at 4820 La. 1, Raceland, LA 70394. Checks should be made payable to Trojan Basketball Camps. For more information, contact Trojans coach Mark Sanders at 985-532-3319 (main office) or 985-532-2413 ext. 3175 (basketball office). __________________

Sports Medicine Center of TRMC hosting basketball clinic

The Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional will host a one-day youth basketball clinic July 15, in the Gymnasium at Thibodaux Regional’s Wellness Center. Participants will learn the fundamental skills of the game from Nicholls State University Men’s Basketball program. Boys and girls, ages 7-14 are invited to attend. The Basketball Clinic will consist of two separate sessions: Session 1 (Ages 7-11, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.) and Session 2 (Ages 1214, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.). Cost of each session is $40. Space is limited to the first 60 participants to register in each session. Register online at www.thibodaux.com/clas ses-events. The deadline to register is July 10. Any questions contact Sandy Fussell at sandra.fussell@thibodaux.com or 985-4494680.

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We have watched corporations and famous Americans have ups and downs throughout the years. We’ve all watched as Tiger Woods, Robert Kraft, and most recently, billionaire Jeffrey Epstein have had low moments. Sadly we heard last weekend about coal billionaire Chris Cline’s tragic and fatal helicopter crash. Time and again we learn none of us are too famous, too successful or too rich to encounter a human downward life turn and tragedy. The Nike athletic shoe and apparel corporation is the world leader in athletic and apparel sales. They made about $34 billion in 2017. They have a global presence of athletic sales in over 160 countries. Their products are sold through 22,000 retail accounts worldwide. They are the largest supplier of athletic footwear in the world. Almost all of Nike shoes are made outside the US in Asia and Latin America. Nike does not make the shoes themselves but they contract production out to other companies. There are various reports about who Nike employs and how much their workers make. One report claims Nike has 100,000 people making their shoes in Indonesia and that these workers make about $3.50 per day or about $3,500 a year. Thus Nike is very profitable and has massive dollars for marketing. For example, Nike entered into a $50 million endorsement deal with tennis star Serena Williams in 2003. When golfing star Tiger Woods turned pro in 1996 Nike lavished him with a $40 million five-year golfing endorsement. They would later go on to pay Woods $30 million a year in endorsements. From 2002 to 2012 Nike paid Michael Jordan $44 million a year to represent their brand. They still pay him. Forbes estimated Nike paid Jordan $100 million in 2015 as Jordan’s brand still made $3 bil-

lion for Nike in US sneaker sales. Lebron James is reported to receive as much as $1 billion from Nike in endorsement money by the time he is 64 years old. Colon Kaepernick was already on Nike’s payroll before he became controversially famous for not standing for the National Anthem. Nike wasn’t using him and reportedly didn’t know what to do with him until he became famous over his social issue stance. Kaepernick is currently not playing professional football. No one has signed him after he became a free agent but he is making millions a year by being the face of Nike’s revived “Just Do It” campaign. Recently Kaepernick ignited controversy by reportedly telling Nike to pull its Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July sneakers. Nike said he told the company he believes the colonial flag used on the shoes is offensive, because it was flown when slavery was legal. While there has been much consternation toward Nike’s decision, Nike’s stock has risen $3 billion within the last week. If you can find a pair of the Betsy Ross shoes they are going for about $2,500. The question is this, Can Nike do no wrong? Are they too big to fail? Nike is utilizing controversy well to breathe new air into its products. With major national sports figures wearing and promoting the Nike brand and cheap Asian labor Nike has locked into a formula that appears unstoppable. Nike will continue on their path of global success if the American people buy their products. It’s a free country. If Americans decide to stop buying Nike products it would be financially troubling. Either way, Nike’s continued success or failure will be decided by how Americans utilize Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It,” and how Americans decide to “Just Do It.” Contact Glenn at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com

Television ad wars begin in the Louisiana govenor’s race By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A day after Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards launched the TV campaign for his re-election bid, a Republican group responded Tuesday with its own advertising to attack the Democratic incumbent’s performance. The Republican Governors Association said its first 30-second TV spot of the governor’s race, financed by its political action committee, will run statewide on broadcast and cable television. RGA spokeswoman Amelia Chassé Alcivar described the ad buy to The Associated Press as in “the midsix figures,” enough to run for several weeks. With the pair of releases, the gubernatorial competition is intensifying, with an onslaught of advertising expected until Election Day on Oct. 12. Edwards released his first statewide TV ad Monday, touting the state’s last two years of surpluses in contrast to the repeated financial gaps Louisiana faced during the tenure of his predecessor, Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal. The RGA ad seeks to counter that message by juxtaposing Edwards’ support of tax hikes to balance the budget with the tax cuts championed by President Donald Trump. The GOP organization says the tax increases are chasing workers from Louisiana, citing recent population losses. “While American workers get ahead,

Louisiana gets left behind,” the television spot says. The narrator ads: “Higher taxes. Lost jobs. That’s John Bel Edwards.” The ad doesn’t mention that the taxes passed since Edwards’ term began in 2016 won support from a majority-Republican Legislature. And now Edwards is using the GOP’s television plans to solicit donations, in a campaign email saying “The RGA has zeroed in on Louisiana as a prime pickup opportunity, and they’re pulling out all the stops to take me down.” The Deep South’s only Democratic governor faces two major GOP challengers trying to deny him a second term: U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, a doctor from Richland Parish, and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone, a longtime donor to conservative causes and first-time candidate. The Edwards campaign says it intends to keep its ad on TV through Election Day. Alcivar wouldn’t describe her organization’s plans. “We don’t disclose the details of our strategy, but suffice it to say, we see the governor as extremely vulnerable and will be committing the resources necessary to ensure Louisianans know the truth about his record and that they can do better,” she said in an email. Abraham and Rispone haven’t publicly released timelines for their own TV ad campaigns. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Just four days after his last proposal was rejected, Reinhardt said he’s not sure when he’ll propose a new budget or what it will include. The town’s budget is about $885,000 per year. The majority comes from sales taxes and about $80,000 from a property tax, which is currently maxed out at 8.26 mills. For years, the town has been pulling about $60,000 a year out of its reserves to supplement its tax revenue. “We’re not operating within our means,” Reinhardt said. “It’s time to stop this.” At that rate, the fund balance will last another 10 to 12 years before the town would run out of money, he said. But if there’s a major emergency, the town only has enough money in reserves to last one year, Town Clerk Mandy Himel said. “The whole goal was to stop digging into the fund and keep moving forward,” Reinhardt said. In May, when Reinhardt first proposed a budget, he suggested cutting $80,000, mostly from the police department, and putting about $40,000 back into the reserve. The council said that was too much to cut, suggested cutting just $31,000 and not putting any money into the fund balance. Reinhardt presented that proposal during a public hearing June 11 that would have cut $29,000 instead of $31,000, but the council rejected it. The new plan also included dipping into the reserve, this time taking out $43,000. The mayor, council and staff members discussed the issue well into the night, ending the meeting after midnight, Reinhardt said. After that, the mayor called a special meeting June 28 to discuss his third proposal, similar to the last one. It too failed for a lack of a second. No one from the public spoke during the public hearing. “This is a generous, very generous budget for the Police Department considering where we were at two months ago,” Hartman said at the latest meeting. “There’s not excessive differences in what we’re comparing this year to next year.” The cuts center on the police, which has the largest slice of the budget at around $535,000 per year. All $43,000 that is being proposed to take out of the fund balance would support the police department. About $200,000 of the police budget is funded through sales tax, grants, fees and

other revenue. Reinhardt said he never proposed cutting police staff numbers. He also suggested eliminating the department’s $6,000 annual rent that typically goes into the town’s building fund. Some council members want to see raises for the officers. Reinhardt said that would require cuts elsewhere. “I’m in favor of giving the police department raises, but the budget has to be adjusted somewhere to make it happen,” stated Reinhardt. Other members questioned why some staff members will receive raises under the proposed budget, which increases salaries by $32,000. If those employees get raises, so should the police officers, they said. “I understand and appreciate the work and efforts of people on the payroll, but based on that and other things, I can’t see myself approving this budget,” Councilman Stephen Baudoin said. The town spends about half a million dollars on salaries alone. It’s split almost equally between the town’s staff and the police staff. The department has six full-time officers, including the chief, and a full-time secretary. The town has four part-time employees and three full-time. “The bottom line is, we can talk about the Police Department, but we have to recognize eventually that the contribution they give to the town is worth a hell of a lot more than half of the salary,” Baudoin said. “I’m not saying the other side isn’t deserving as well.” On the administrative side, Reinhardt said he’s been reducing employees from full-time to part-time, eliminated overtime pay and cut benefits for the past two years to keep up with declining revenue. The town’s next regular meeting is scheduled for July 16, but a new budget proposal won’t be ready by then, Reinhardt. The budget has to be available for public viewing for 10 days before the council can vote on it. It may be two or three months before another budget meeting is called. In the meantime, staff members said they’re doing what they can to cut expenses. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.

Fourchon From 1-A

Port Fourchon is a service hub for about 95 percent of the deepwater oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. The port plays a role in about 18 per-

cent of the country’s entire oil supply. Currently, the first phase of the park is under construction. The port is using its own workers and equipment to create a tidal creek that will be available for recreational kayaks and other non-motorized vessels. The sediment excavated to create the creek is being moved to build up one side of the bank as a potential option for placing a walking trail in the future. The port is exploring other grant opportunities to set other parts of its plan for the park in motion. Chiasson said the port just secured grant funding for viewfinders and is working with the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program to identify the wildlife in the marsh to place on the planned informational panels. The park would offer a place for students to go on field trips and see what wetlands mitigation is and understand how marsh creation works by looking at it in person. Chiasson said if the full plan for the park is implemented, it’s expected to cost around $12 million. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.

Webre

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designed not only to meet the housing needs of our parish and hold lawbreakers accountable, but to further enhance public safety by incorporating rehabilitation opportunities. Using an Advisory Committee consisting of a dynamic cross-section of community leaders and Criminal Justice stakeholders to develop the mission statement and guide the process the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex was completed on time and under budget. One of the most important keys to our success was the department’s willingness and ability to collaborate and partner with a host of local, state and federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s); as well as private sector businesses and organizations. Other important advancements made under Webre’s leadership include: The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office achieved National Accreditation under the watchful eye of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). In 2015, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office was re-accredited with excellence – CALEA’s “Gold Standard” for accreditation. In addition, the LPSO Transitional Work Program maintains National Accreditation by the American Correctional Association. Lafourche is the first parish in Louisiana and

one of the few in the nation to fully, completely and mutually share law enforcement information with all local police agencies across the parish. We have a longstanding relationship with the school system to keep campuses and classrooms safe for our teachers to teach and our children to learn. Combined, there is a total of 23 School Resource Officers/DARE Officers assigned to Lafourche Parish schools each day. We also have a unique relationship with the Children’s Museum which allows us to interact with children of all ages and teach them safety skills at the Safetyville exhibit. We offer public works projects by inmates that create a safer Lafourche. Whether it’s filling sandbags to prevent flooding; helping to set up, keep clean and then tear down for a festival, parade or community event; or preparing and packaging nearly 1,500 meals a day for our elderly citizens - we are always eager to assist in every way that we can. More about Webre and his accomplishments can be found at www.sheriffwebre.com. Election Day is October 12, 2019.

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Anglers fill the board at 71st annual Golden Meadow/Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo By Perry Pitre Daily Comet Sports Correspondent

PORT FOURCHON — Good weather, great fishing and four tarpons were the big stories at the 71st annual Golden Meadow/Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo, which concluded Saturday at Moran’s Marina. Simone Robichaux of Larose brought in the biggest tarpon at 149 pounds, 3 ounces and three others were brought to the scales. A number of anglers praised the weather, saying the lack of squalls led to flat seas and an abundance of fish. “It’s going great,” rodeo president Eddie Callais said. “You couldn’t ask for better weather than we had. The turnout has been great, and we’ve had lots of fish coming in. On day one, we had four tarpons come in. Nice tarpons. It’s always exciting to have tarpons come in.” “The fishing has been great this year,” Henry Noto of Baton Rouge said. “We were off Timbalier (Island), and we caught some red snapper and some big old mangrove snapper.” Spearfishing was also very strong. “We were out of Cocodrie,” Danny Jackson of the spearfishing club the Rigulators said. “We caught our limit of red snappers, some barracuda and a few lemon fish. The fishing was great.” The Rigulators won the Outstanding

Spearfishing Club, and Rigulater James Halk won King Spearfisherman. Other category winners included Pete Landgrave of Lafayette, who won the award in the Big Game category, and Simone Robichaux of Larose, who took top honors in the Shoreline Division. Ryan Bagala of Larose took the Inside Division, and Kaylon Johnson of Thibodaux took the prize in the Kayak Division. In the Children’s Division, Kooper Worley of Cut Off was the outstanding boy fisherman and Bailey Ledet of Larose led the girls. The 2019 Rodeo Admiral Dr. Lee “Bo” Grafton was busy as well, placing in several categories and praised local fishing. “South Louisiana has the best fishing in the world,” Grafton said. “I took a fishing trip to Cabo recently. We paid $3000, and we caught exactly two fish. You can’t beat down here for fishing.” Longtime weighmaster Marty Bourgeois said the rodeo was a success. “We had a great turnout, and some good competition in a lot of species,” Bourgeois said. “Bull reds and redfish stringers were very competitive. We had lots of bonitos and Jack Cravells. We filled the board up, except for big game tag and release, which was kind of surprising. But it was a good rodeo. We were non-stop the

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first day, and the second day we had a lot of runs. Spearfishing was really good.” Here are the final results:

BIG GAME DIVISION Dolphin: 1, Chad Breckenridge, Sabine, Tx, 43-0; 2, Hayden Callais, Galliano, 32-0; 3, Savanah Fremin, Thibodaux, 28-0. Black fin tuna: 1, Garrett Urey, Austin Tx, 24-4; 2, Tate Somes, Austin, 231; 3, Tate Somes, 22-8. Swordfish: 1, Joseph Ockmond, Vacherie, 85-5; 2, Mike Melancon, Cut Off, 65-5; 3, Mike Melancon, 53-10. Yellowfin tuna: 1, Jonathan Yu, Alabama, 56-5; 2, Maui Trevino, Austin, Tx, 48-10; 3, Will Ivey, Alabama, 45-1. Wahoo: 1, Pete Landgrave, Lafayette, 67-2; 2, Pete Landgrave, 34-0; 3, Hunter Andras, Choupic, 20-2. Tag and release: No entries. Outstanding Big Game Fisherman: Pete Landgrave, 5 points. SHORELINE DIVISION Tarpon: 1, Simone Robichaux, Larose, 149-3; 2, Roman Robichaux, Larose, 130-13; 3, John Cheramie, Grand Isle, 73-0. Bonito: 1, Christina Robinson, Central, 17-1; 2, Koby Bruce, Galliano, 1414; 3, Bo Grafton, Thibodaux, 14-13. Cobia: 1, Ren Cheramie, Cut Off, 81-5; 2, Joseph Ockmond, Vacherie 51-5; 3, Mike Melancon, Cut Off, 24-0. Grouper: 1, Ren Cheramie, Cut Off, 81-5; 2, Joseph Ockmond, Vacherie, 51-5; 3, Mike Melancon, Cut Off, 24-0. Jack Cravelle: 1, Ava Plaisance, Cut Off, 31-3; 2, Beau Blanchard, Luling, 29-14; 3, Brock Danos, Cut Off, 28-10. King Mackerel: 1, Stephanie Chenier, Baton Rouge, 49-0; 2, Spookie Chenier, Baton Rouge, 265. Spanish Mackerel: 1, Ginger Curole, Cut Off, 60; 2, Bo Grafton, Thibodaux, 3-7; 3, Kevin Terrebonne Sr., Cut Off, 31. Mangrove snapper: 1, Britton Comeaux, Larose, 11-5; 2, Brett Orgeron, Cut Off, 10-13; 3, Erik Valenciano, Baton Rouge, 10-2. Red Snapper: 1, Monica Gisclair, Cut Off, 19-7; 2, Hunter Andras, Choupic, 17-13; 2, Joseph Ockmond, Vacherie, 1614. Outstanding Shoreline Division Fisherman: Simone Robichaux, 3 points (tie breaker by total weight). INSIDE DIVISION Drum: 1, Benji Toups, Cut Off, 34-0; 2, Lloyd Pickering, Baton Rouge, 33-12; 3, Ritchie Toups, Raceland, 32-8. Flounder: 1, Kevin Terrebonne Jr., 2-4; 2, Eddie Callais, Cut Galliano, 2-2; 3, Ryan Bagala, Cut Off, 1-12. Gafftopsail catfish: 1, Ali Plaisance, Cut Off, 7-4; 2, Eddie Callais, Galliano, 6-12; 3, Lauren Plaisance, Cut Off, 6-6. Bull redfish: 1, Marty Plaisance, Cut Off, 37-14; 2, Kevin Terrebonne Jr., Golden Meadow, 37-8; 3, Coleen Carmadelle, Paradis, 35-7. Rat redfish: 1, Ryan Bagala, Cut Off, 8-6; 2, Ryan Bagala, Cut Off, 360; 3, Barry Bourgeois, Cut Off, 35-10. Redfish stringer: 1, Gary Bruce, Cut Off, 36-6; 2, Ryan Bagala, Cut Off, 36-0; 3, Barry Bourgeois, Cut Off, 35-10. Sheepshead: 1, Chad Hebert, Raceland, 5-13; 2, Matt DuBois, Larose, 5-10; 3, Daryl Corass, Metairie,

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Speckled trout: 1, Pat Barker, Lockport, 3-13; 2, Pat Barker, 3-4; 3, Steve Wanko, Raceland, 3-1. Outstanding Inside Division Fisherman: Ryan Bagala, 7 points. SPEARFISHING DIVISION Barracuda: 1, Trey Patterson, Rigulators, 3610; 2, James Halk, Rigulators, 31-11; 3, Danny Jackson, Rigulators, 29-5. Cobia: 1, Stephen Sherman, Rigulators, 464; 2, Kaleb McCollough, Hell Divers, 40-12; 3, Kaleb McCollough, Hell Divers, 39-13. Grouper: 1, Danny Jackson, Rigulators, 2114; 2, Stephen Sherman, Rigulators, 19-15; 3, Chase Donaldson, Git ’em, 17-1. Jack Cravelle: 1, James Halk, Rigulators, 27-6; 2, Chase Donaldson, Git ’em, 26-3; 3, Travis Woodward, Git ’em, 24-14. Sheepshead: 1, Abbie Woodward, Git ’em, 5-6; 2, Chase Donaldson, Git ’em, 5-6; 3, Troy Donaldson, Git ’em, 5-4. Mangrove snapper: 1, Abbie Woodward, Git ’em, 9-12; 2, James Halk, Rigulators, 9-7; 3, Danny Jackson, Rigulators, 9-0. Red Snapper: 1, Troy Patterson, Rigulators, 1912; 2, Brandon McGehee, Rigulators, 19-12; 3, Troy Donaldson, Git’ em, 19-11. King Spearfisherman: Kevin Halk, Rigulators, 7 points. O u t s t a n d i n g Spearfishing Club: Rigulators, 24 points. KAYAK DIVISION

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Cajun Slam: 1, Jacob Shrell, Shreveport, 6-3; 2, Trey Wanko, Raceland, 51. Rat Redfish: 1, Kalon Johnson, Thibodaux, 7-2; 2, Johnson, 7-0; 3, Johnson, 6-7. Speckled trout: 1, Trey Wanko, Raceland, 2-11; 2, Wanko, 2-1; 3, Davie Breaux, Cut Off, 1-13. Leopard redfish: 1, Kalon Johnson, Thibodaux, 2 spots. Outstanding Kayak Division Fisherman: Kalon Johnson, Thibodaux, 9 points. CHILDREN’S DIVISION Sheepshead: 1, Coreysen Hebert, Raceland, 4-6; 2, Jake Bourgeois, Raceland, 4-6; 3, Coreyson Hebert, 4-4. Speckled Trout: 1,

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Kooper Wortley, Cut Off, 30; 2, Blakely Cheramie, Larose, 3-0; 2, Bailey Ledet, 2-15. Drum: 1, Bailey Ledet, Larose, 23-14; 2, Blakeley Cheramie, Larose, 23-5; 3, Jack Griffin, Cut Off, 23-4. Gaffstopsail catfish: 1, Sophia Lefort, Cut Off, 6-4; 2, Briana Perez, Cut Off, 62; 3, Ava Plaisance, Cut Off, 6-1. Rat redfish: 1, Kooper Worley, Cut Off, 8-0; 2, Micha Kieffer, Thibodaux, 7-11; 3, Madix Latiolais, Golden Meadow, 6-14. Leopard redfish: 1, Jay Punch, Lockport, 3 spots; 2, Bailey Ledet, Larose, 2 spots. Top boy angler: Kooper Worley, 6 points. Top boy angler: Bailey Ledet, 5 points.

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HOMES

Brick Home For Sale: 110 Oak D Street in Larose. 3 bedroom, 2 bath; 2014 sq.ft; 2- car covered carport; attached large covered patio; outside kitchen; huge workshop and whole home generator; $175,000 by appointment only. 985-6377593. _________________________ 3 Bedroom House For Sale: $150,000; Large barn; Hwy 308, north intercoastal bridge, between Harry Poboy and State Bank; 156 St. Pierre Drive. Shown by appointment. Call 985-772-5467. _________________________ House For Sale: 2600 living; 2 bedrooms; 2 baths; warehouse 40x80 with kitchen, bath and man cave; sits on 17 acres with 1 crawfish pond and 1 fish pond; 154 Alida Lane in Larose, north of intracoastal. Asking $350,000. Call 985-637-8800. _________________________

BUSINESSES

Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________ Office Space for Rent: 13372 West Main Street, corner of West 25th St. and La 1; 1100 sq. ft. with great parking. Call 985693-8770 or 985-258-8110 for more details. _________________________

FOR RENT

House For Rent: 232 East 2nd Street, Larose; 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $900/month, plus deposit; no smoking inside; no pets; appliances included; lawn care provided; large, roomy, very nice and well kept inside; easy walk to Larose Regional Park/ Civic Center; (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________________ For rent: in Galliano, 4 bedroom, applianced included; $1,000/mo and $500/dep. Call 475-6386 FMI. _________________________ Camp for Rent: in Grand Isle. Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________

Harvey Gulf International Marine is now accepting applications for a full time:

RUNNER

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Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-637-4133.

For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Cut Off. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, quartz countertops, hardwood floors. Open floor plan, stainless appliances, cemented parking, large backyard shaded with trees, very quiet and secure. Luxury apartment, must see to appreciate! Please call 985-637-8399. _________________________ For Rent: four bedroom, two bath double wide mobile home outside the Lockport city limits. $1000/month, $1000/deposit. No smoking. Pets considered. Contact 985-258-5666. _________________________ For Rent: Three bedroom, 1 bath trailer in G.M. area. Partially furnished. FMI call 985665-1220. _________________________ Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment for Rent in Cut Off: $800/month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. washer/dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Billat 985-325-5626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures. Furnished units available with long term lease.

Trailer For Rent: Three bedroom, 2 bath, icebox, stove. $800/month, $800/deposit, located in Cut Off. FMI call 6652548. _________________________ 2 Properties For Rent: both down East 36th Street. 1) HOUSE #204,2 bedroom, 1 bath; fully furnished; $800/month, $500/deposit; 2) Trailer; 3 bedroom, 2 bath; partly furnished; $700/month, $500/deposit; House #314. Call 691-3052. _________________________ NEW LISTING! House For Rent: 234 East 19th Street; 2 bedroom, 1 bath; $650/month; $350/deposit. Call 504-4165209. _________________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; central A/c; No pets; 114 Pierce St., Golden Meadow; $950/month; $950/deposit. 985232-1948. _________________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; 152 East 135th St in Galliano; $550/month, $450/deposit. Call 985-291-1330. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

For Sale: Fresh Quail eggs; 10¢ each. Call 985-647-6481. _________________________

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2015 Coachman Pursuit 31BD Class A Motorhome For Sale: 7800 miles; sleeps 6-8; 32 ft. long; spare tire; 2 indoor tvs; 1 outdoor tv; 2 slide outs and more. $65,000, includes lifetime Yogi Bear membership. Text or call Laurie at 630-2200177. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Huge Garage Sale: MaMa’s Closet formerly Raymond’s Merchandise. 14924 West Main, Cut Off. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 - 6. _________________________ Huge Garage Sale: clothes for women, men and kids; shoes; toys; dishes; knick knacks; and more! July 11, 12 and 13, 7am til at 159 Sunny Acres Street, Lockport. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ A C Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered; must have towing endorsement, TWIC card and be able to pass a drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver. Must be able to pass drug screen/ physical, be reliable and have own transportation to work. FMI call 985665-1220. _________________________ B & J Martin, Inc: Now accepting applications for Offshore Site Clearance (Trawl Boat) Captain and Deckhands. Apply in person at 18104 Main Street Galliano, LA or email resume to hr@bjmartininc.com. _________________________ B&B Hardware is looking to hire a shop maintenance worker and sales clerk. Apply in person at West 17th, Larose. No phone calls. _________________________ Inside Sales Person wanted at Golden Meadow business. Must be 21 and have valid drivers license. Send resume to PO Box 365, Patterson, LA 70392. _________________________ Help Wanted: Local marine company is looking to hire a warehouse/tool room worker. Must be able to work nights. Send resume to bdrecruiting@yahoo.com _________________________ Help Wanted: Accepting resume’s for Hygeniest. Please submit resume to, rhondalorrainedds@gmail.com or complete an application in our office, Monday – Thursday at 14666 West Main St., Cut Off. _________________________ Help Wanted: Bartender needed. Must be 18 and willing to work nights. Experience not required. Applications can be picked up after 4 p.m. at Vu-Doo Lounge (front of Days Inn). _________________________

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SERVICES

Low Cost Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free estimates. Call Raymond at 985258-8577. _________________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ Replacement Windows Professionally Installed Turnkey Service. Free Estimates. Call 985-258-4196. _________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985397-6254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com. NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!

LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services. Now offering pressure washing. Special projects welcomed! Professional in-house artist with over 40 years of experience. Ralf & Mary Cheramie, Owners & Operators. Call for your free estimate today!

B.U.D.S: Car detailing services available by appointment only. Best rates in town! References and testimony’s available upon request. Please give us a call at 985-278-5792 for your quote! _________________________

K-MAR SUPPLY

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MLS 152006: This 5500 sqft. 17 room home sits on 2.84 acres of land at 11578 Highway 1 in Larose. It has 7,000 total lsq. ft. and LOTS of extras. It’s priced right at $599,000! Call Lisa Plaisance for a showing!

985-691-4947 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

MLS 154481: This home located at 157 West 180th Street in Galliano has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and is 2,496 sq.ft. $120,000 Call Hannah Blanchard for a showing!

985-258-9154 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

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Apply in person @ 654 A.O. Rappelet Road Fourchon, LA 70357 NAPA, Next door to Kajun Truck Stop No phone calls please! MUST SPEAK ENGLISH Must have a valid driver’s license Must meet TWIC Card requirements Transportation available (to and from work) from our Cut Off location.

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Replacement Windows Professionally Installed Turnkey Service. Free Estimates. Call 985-258-4196. _________________________ 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 showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ Swimming Lessons: Teacher certified in lifesaving and swimming. Years of experience dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained. Heated pool. Summer sessionlessons taught morning or afternoon during June and July. FMI call Mona @985-696-0229. _________________________ Need a Plumber? A.S.I. PLUMBING LLC Better Business Bureau Accredited with 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs. We specialize in service calls including drain cleaning, repair/ replace plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line install/repair. We provide professional services at reasonable rates. Cards accepted. License LMP #7403. Call for your free quote: 985278-7925.

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NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________ Replacement Windows Professionally Installed Turnkey Service. Free Estimates. Call 985-258-4196. _________________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Eddie (Edward) Joe Bozeman l/k/a 14593 Hwy 3235, Cut Off, La or 3124 Magnolia Holmesville Rd, Magolia, MS please call R. Hamilton, Esq. 504-940-1883. _________________________

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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 _____________________________________

OBITUARIES

GLORINA CALLAIS

Glorina S. Callais, 92 a native of Galliano, La. and resident of Cut Off, La. passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 with her loving family at her side. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 9, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at Sacred Heart Catholic. A mass of Christian burial was at 11:00 a.m. with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. Glorina is survived by her children, Linda (Jerry “Truck”) Gisclair, Judy (Phillip) Plaisance, Laverne (Roy) Dantin, Jr., Robert (Lorraine) Callais and Keith Callais; grandchildren, Gretchen (Donny) Lerille, Andrea (Richie) Galjour, Kristy (Hugh) Cheramie, Scott (Erin) Plaisance, Julie (Donnie) Callais, Nicholas (Melinda) Dantin, Meagan (Luke) Newman, Travis (Kristie) Callais, Gavin (Tiffany) Callais and Alexis Kiger; great-grandchildren, Donny Jr. and Lindy Lerille, Justin and Jake Galjour, Victoria, Luke, and Tyler Cheramie, Alec and Matthew Plaisance,

Elise and Emma Callais, Jude and Brett Dantin, Isabelle, Caroline, Olivia and Luke Callais. Glorina is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Viness Callais; parents, Valmont and Norida Gisclair St.Pierre; sister, Viella Rogers; brothers, Nolta St. Pierre, Richard St. Pierre; and 2 infant brothers. Glorina was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society, Holy Name Society, K of C Auxiliary and Crusin’ Cajuns. Glorina loved gardening, working in her flower beds and dancing. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements. __________________

RALEIGH GALIANO

Raleigh “Jimmy” Galiano, Sr., 80, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 5, 2019. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, July 8 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano with burial followed at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Lefort Galiano; daughter, Dolly Terrebonne (Todd); sons, Raleigh Galiano, Jr. (Dawn) and Grady Galiano (Ramona); 5 grandchildren, Case Terrebonne (Helen), Kaylee Rousse (Kris), Briana Galiano, Alexandria Galiano, and Jillian Galiano; and 4 great-grandchildren, Avery Terrebonne, Andie Terrebonne, Oliver Rousse, and Eleanor Rousse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oris and Oceana Galiano; and brother, Jerry Galliano, Sr. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Relay for Life. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

REV. ATHANAS PERRIN

Reverend Athanas “A.J.” Joseph Perrin, Jr., 91, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019. Visitation was held from 6 until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, July 10 at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. at the church with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Sally Martin Perrin; children, Christine Charpentier (Dan), James “Jimmy” Perrin (Deborah), David Perrin (Chris), A.J. Perrin III, and Lisa Pierce (Pat); sister, Nancy Martin; brother, Tim Perrin; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. Perrin, Sr. and Amelia Griffin Perrin; and son, Peter Perrin. He was retired from Texaco as a roustabout and he was a retired pastor at Valentine Baptist Mission. He was a loving father and will be greatly missed. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. Besides fishing, he had a HEART to spread the GOSPEL. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to a missionary/charity of your choice. Special thanks to the staff at Ochsner St. Anne for the excellent care given to him while at the hospital. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

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OBITUARIES Driver killed in Lafourche Parish crash

RACELAND, La. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shortly before 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on US Hwy. 90 at the LA Hwy. 652 overpass in Lafourche Parish. The crash took the life of 36year-old Melvin Zelaya Argueta who was residing in Houma. The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Argueta was traveling westbound on US Hwy 190 in a 1998 Ford Expedition. For unknown reasons, Argueta ran off the roadway to the left into the median and the vehicle struck a bridge pillar. Argueta suffered fatal injuries despite proper restraint use. Impairment is unknown, and a standard toxicology sample is pending. This crash remains under investigation, and there is no further information at this time. ___

AMIE DUET

Amie Belle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Belâ&#x20AC;? Theriot Duet, age 94, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Visitation will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow on Wednesday, July 10 from 9 a.m. until service time. A Rosary will be said at 9:15 a.m. and a Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following in the church cemetery. Amie Belle is survived by her children, David Duet, Susan Skinner (Ronnie), Mary Belisle, Nancy Caliguire (Kevin), and Louis Duet, Jr.; her sisters, Eliska Plaisance and Jackie Pitre; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Duet was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Duet, Sr.; parents, Victor Theriot and Evida T. Theriot; her rearing mother, Celima T. Plaisance; sons, Daniel Duet and John Duet; daughter-in-law, Elaine Duet; brothers, Dickason Theriot and Dudley â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dudâ&#x20AC;? Plaisance; sisters, Loredia â&#x20AC;&#x153;T-Lorâ&#x20AC;? Terrebonne, Louvenia Teller, Enola Meadors, Gloria Miller, Elenore Theriot, Janet Delph and Judy Terrebonne. Amie Belle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a kind and compassionate lady who always looked for the good in people. She was a talented cook and often her family would gather in the kitchen anticipating her delicious meals. Mrs. Bel was also known for her crafts and could be seen manning her booth at local craft shows in the past. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. The family of Amie Belle would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph Hospice and Lady of the Sea Home Health and Hospital for their compassionate care and assistance. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Louisiana man faces charges for licking ice cream at store

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Slain skateboarderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s casket rolls up stunt ramp in farewell

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Family and friends of a man who was fatally shot at a New Orleans skate park have honored him by rolling his casket up a stunt ramp at that same park before laying him to rest. WWL-TV reports David Mageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s casket was rolled onto a ramp Saturday at Parisite Skatepark. A video of the tribute was posted by the Humidity Nola account on Instagram. New Orleans police say the 22-year-old Magee was found dead at the skate park on June 27. The TimesPicayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reports 19-year-old Christopher Steele has been booked on second-degree murder in Mageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. The news outlet reports Steele remained in jail Monday, with bail set at $750,000. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unclear whether he had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The Larose Tae Kwon Do Club participated in the 2019 PAMA Spring Invitational Tae Kwon Do TournamentÂ in Chauvin on April 13. Congratulations to all who competed.

We have a wiener! Joey Chestnut eats 71 hot dogs for title

NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joey â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jawsâ&#x20AC;? Chestnut ate 71 wieners and buns to secure his 12th title at Nathanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famous annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest last Thursday, just a few hot dogs shy of breaking the record he set last year. In front of a crowd of fans and facing 17 opponents, the California native far exceeded his nearest competitors, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite make or pass the 74-dog mark he reached in 2018. When asked how he felt after the contest, Chestnut, 35, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like I should eat a couple more. Miki Sudo won the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition by chomping down 31 hot dogs. The 33-year-old fell short of her total last year of 37 frankfurters but earned her sixth consecutive title by easily beating runner-up Michelle Lesco, who wolfed down 26 hot dogs. Chestnut and Sudo will each take home $10,000.

Nicholls hosting Wizard of Oz exhibit through December

The Nicholls State University Ellender Memorial Library is currently hosting a Wizard of Oz exhibit in conjunction with the recent International Wizard of Oz Club National Convention, held at Nicholls State University. Local collector, David Diket, has filled over thirty display cases with over 1,000 items, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of MGMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wizard of Oz. Upon entering the archives room, visitors are immersed in Oz. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection contains books, original theatrical posters, autographs, dolls, ornaments and a plethora of Oz related items. The exhibit can be viewed in the Archives Department, Monday Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., until the end of December 2019. During the convention, the NSU library foyer displays cases contained an additional exhibit of Oz art, the Oz Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art contests submissions, quilts, international Oz books, and handmade dolls and banners from Oz club members. In a tribute to Margaret Hamilton, her Ruby Slipper Award, presented to her and other MGM

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cast members at the home of Jack Haley in 1976 by the Center of Films for Children was also on display. Local artist, Chris Diket, won first place in the Rob Roy McVeigh art competition for his painting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tin Woodman.â&#x20AC;? The convention, held on June 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22, was the first National Convention programmed in Louisiana. From 1967 to 1974, Louisiana club members met for regional gatherings in Baton Rouge. Karen and David Diket brought this old tradition back to Louisiana in 2016. Club president, Jane Albright, approached the Dikets about hosting the 2019 convention after their participation in previous national conventions and the Louisiana gatherings. The International Wizard of Oz Club is a non-profit, educational organization, founded in 1957 to bring together all those interested in Oz, its authors and illustrators, film and stage adaptations, toys and games, and associated memorabilia. More information can be found at ozclub.org.

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The Larose Tae Kwon Do Club recently participated in the Houma Martial Arts Tournament on June 8. Pictured, back row from left to right, are Seth Plaisance, Sofia Alario and Master Mark D. Savoie. Front row, left to right, are Kadin Seale, Liam Flynn, Â Isabelle Dawson and Caroline Pitre.

LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT

BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board

Vacancies

Residency Requirements

Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

3 Elector and resident property taxpayer of Lafourche within the boundaries of the Bayou Blue Fire Protection District

Drainage District No. 6

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

Fire Protection District No. 1

1 Property taxpayer residing within the boundaries of Fire District No. 1

Fire Protection District No. 2

1 Property taxpayer residing within the boundaries of Fire District No. 2

Fire Protection District No. 6

1 Property taxpayer residing within the boundaries of Fire District No. 6

Fire Protection District No. 8-A

1 Property taxpayers residing within the boundaries of Fire District No. 8-A

Fire Protection District No. 8-C

2 Property taxpayer residing within the boundaries of Fire District No. 8-C

Game and Fish Commission

1 Lafourche Parish taxpayer

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Heroes Monument Commission

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

Hospital Service District No. 2

1 Qualified voter residing within the Hospital District No. 2 boundaries

Recreation District No. 11

3 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 11

Recreation District No. 5

5 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 5

Sewerage District No. 1

2 Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district

Sewerage District No. 7

2 Property taxpayer of Bayou Vista Subdivision

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority

1 Lafourche Parish resident representing the medical field (MD, RN, or Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office) or judicial system (Judge, District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office or Law Enforcement)

Terrebonne Parish Fire Protection District #6

1 Lafourche Parish qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Terrebonne Protection Fire No. 6 district

Water District No. 1

1 Lafourche Parish residenet residing in the North Lafourche region

The deadline for these positions will be Tues. July 16,2019 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or download from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUMP STATION NO. 2, REPAIRS TO PUMP NO. 5

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354, until 11:00 A.M. July 18, 2019, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read for the purchase of: Repairs to pump as per specs (available from our office or website) Price shall include pick up from Boland Marine and Industrial in New Orleans, LA and delivery to Pump Station No. 6 in Galliano, LA within 12 weeks (84 consecutive days) from date of notification of awarding project. A liquidated damage fee of $500 per day will be assessed beginning on day 85. A specifications list for repairs may be picked up at the Levee District office located at 17904 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA, or downloaded from our website at www.slld.org (Bids and Proposals). All parts must be as listed in the specifications. No exceptions and no replacements will be accepted. Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be rejected if this stipulation is not met. The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked Bid on Pump Station No. 2, Pump No. 5 Repairs. Bids will be accepted only by registered mail or certified mail, or bid may be hand delivered in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. All other mailings will be rejected. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M., July 18, 2019 will be returned unopened. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 7/7/19 7/10/19 7/17/19

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-tempore Brian Barthelemy who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Laine Landry ABSENT: Mayor David Camardelle; Council Member Mona Santiny Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., Seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as follows: 3- A Lan Tivet – G.I. Music Festival Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. Lan Tivet was recognized and reported that the G.I. Music Festival raised over $10,000 for coastal restoration and that Jefferson Parish wants to match those funds. The entire Council congratulated her for the hard work she put toward the event. Motion by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the June 11, 2019

town meeting as written. A hearing was held on the following propose budget ordinance which was then offered for adoption by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr.: ORDINANCE NO. 961 An ordinance adopting the FY 2019-20 Town of Grand Isle Operating Budget beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 20: The following line totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for The fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, as More fully set forth in the attached documents: Now, therefore be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: The following line totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for the Fiscal year 2019-20: FUND REVENUES EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND $3,307,219 $3,290,558 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 981,540 960,756 UTILITY FUND 1,242,892 1,218,021 Roll Call Vote Thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray, Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Mona Santiny This ordinance was declared adopted this 25th day of June, 2019 and becomes effective on said date. Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and commended Lan Tivet on the fantastic job she did with the G.I. Music Festival. Drainage work on LA work is going well and is cutting poles to make beach crossings for golf carts. Police Chief Laine Landry was recognize and gave the following Police Report: For the period of June 12 thru 24, 2019 there were 7 arrest; 12 traffic stops; 3 traffic citations and a total of 81 calls; Traffic Court Fines - $$7,901.50 for traffic and $454.00 for MISD; total collections-$8,355.50; year to date collections, $$166,945.10; Golf Cart Tag income was $19,575.00, 1,221 tags sold. GIS Engineer Joseph Chauvin was recognized and gave the following reports: 1. Town Hall Painting – going along well and was very pleased. 2. Community Center Roof – material expected on July 3, 2019. Job will begin as soon as material arrives ($91,850 lowest bid). 3. FEMA report on Town Hall -Inside police officer station work will be beginning. 4. Rocks on west end of Island work will begin in August. 5. New Pump at LA Avenue – GEO tech is being worked on and gathering work for design. Council Member Ray Santiny reported that the contract for the LGAP Grant of $14,000 for drainage work has been received. The following two ordinances were introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of July 9 and July 23, 2020 at which time the will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO.________ An ordinance requested by Queen Bess Bay, L.L.C., to approve a proposed reconfiguration of acquired properties to create a new subdivision, individual Lots 1 through 30, of King’s Kove Subdivision, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING KING’S KOVE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 28, T22SR24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA” dated 21 MAY 2019; ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance approving the re-division of a portion of Lot 19 of Jardet Subdivision, belonging to SHHA Properties, L.L.C. into two separate Tracts of land, namely Tract “A-B-C-F-A” am Tract “CD-E-F-C”. ; Located along Community and Nacarri Lanes, all in accordance with a plan by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “Map Showing Survey of a portion of Lot 19 to Jardet Subdivision, located in the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana”, dated 13 May 2019. Building Official Rodney Rigaud was recognized and reported that a tree trimming survey of the town streets was made and was working with Entergy to have the work done. He also reported that he issued two violations for building without permits and that letters were set out for cutting high grass. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to appropriate $1,638.52 to update the G.I. Code of Ordinances as estimated by the Municipal Code Corporation. An estimate by National Corrosion Services, Inc. of $3,795.49 was presented to the Council to provide cathodic protection remedial action for the Gas System. Town employee C.J. Nguyen was recognized and reported that he could do some of the work and it was agreed that he would get with National Corrosion and work out the situation. The estimate by National Corrosion was tabled. A joint motion was agreed upon by the Council to allow Council Member Brian Barthelemy & the GI Street Survivors the use of the Community Center Softball Field on July 1-2 to have as Softball Summer Camp for the children of Grand Isle. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to allow the Rotary Club the use of the Community Center Softball Field for a tournament on August 3, 2019 also agreed to the sale of beer at the event. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve payment of Scurlock Electric, LLC invoice of $1,612.97 for repairing the lights on the old fishing pier. A joint motion by the Council was agreed upon to approve renewal of the Town of Grand Isle business beer and liquor licenses as presented by the Ass. Treasurer. Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., requests/reports: 1. Request that Chris Hernandez sets up the toys and games recently purchased for the fun activities for the children at the Community which will be held every Saturday. 2. Reported that Jefferson Parish was giving their employees off on July 5, 2019 in recognition of the Fourth of July Holiday and requested that the town follow their lead. A Motion was made by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and agreed by majority with Council Member Ray Santiny abstaining to allow town employees off on July 5, 2019. Council Member Leoda Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Stated that the sand levee near the water’s edge on the beach needs to be pushed back to give more room for pedestrians and golf cart travelers. 3. Asked if the Town had a dog leash law – it was reported that a law existed and she requested that it be enforced. Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Commented that the State need to adopt a law for people fishing on the small bridges on LA 1 as safety is becoming a big issue in that area. 2. Stated that the Bay Lane ditch needed cleaning. 3. Suggested that the property on LA 1 by the Community be purchased for a Visitor Center. 4. Suggested looking into acquiring a blinking speed limit sign that indicates speed limit being traveled. 5. Invited everyone to Y-Tookie Beach Party on the Fourth July 1 (live music will be provided). Revenues collected goes to scholarship for school seniors. Motion by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Ray Santiny and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m.

Brian Barthelemy, Mayor Pro-Tempore Town of Grand Isle

ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk, Town of Grand Isle

7-10-19

Lockport fugitive arrested after pursuit in Raceland last week

A man wanted for felony theft and using counterfeit bills was arrested following a pursuit in Raceland last Wednesday night. Tray Caramonta, 31, of Lockport was arrested on the active warrants and faces additional charges. Just after 10:30 p.m. on July 3, deputies responded to a report of a fugitive, Caramonta, driving westbound on U.S. Highway 90. Caramonta had four active warrants for his arrest. When deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, Caramonta refused to stop and continued driving at a high rate of speed, eventually turning onto LA Highway 182. As deputies pursued, they saw Caramonta throw items out of the vehicle’s window. At the intersection of LA 182 and LA 1, deputies deployed spike strips which struck all four of Caramonta’s tires. As Caramonta turned south onto LA 1, his vehicle began to slow, and he eventually stopped just off the highway. Deputies then took him into cus-

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The following information is based on reports from The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. JULY 3, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Alisa Andras, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jeffery Gales, 55, Raceland. Resisting an officer; disturbing the peace. Lamont Hester, 41, Houma. Falser certificates; operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. Joseph Jackson, 41, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Ben Joseph, 36, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Julie Moriarity, 32, Galliano. Possession of methamphetamine; possession of heroin; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana. Dylan Vanmatre, 25, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Tray Caramonta, 31, Lockport. Monetary instrument abuse (2 cts); distribution of methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; theft; aggravated flight from an officer; contempt of court (2 cts); obstruction of justice. Mathew Lee, 32, Golden Meadow. Domestic abuse battery; disturbing the peace. Lockport Police Department Mindy Cournoyer, 40, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Dept.

tody. He was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug parapherTray Caramonta nalia. Upon reviewing video from the dashboard cameras, deputies returned to the area where Caramonta had thrown items from the window. There, they located several pieces of torn counterfeit bills. Caramonta was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on the warrants for Felony Theft, Monetary Instrument Abuse, and two counts of Contempt of Court. He was additionally charged with Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction of Justice, and one additional count of Monetary Instrument Abuse. A bond from a previous arrest for drug offenses was also surrendered. His total bail amount is set at $146,600.

John Malbrough, 54, Houma. No left turn; operating vehicle with suspended license; operating vehicle while intoxicated (2nd). Dakota Richard, 33, Thibodaux. Possession of methamphetamine. Golden Meadow Police Stephen Dantin, 53, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. JULY 4, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Armonie Bogen, 21, Houma. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Justin Guidry, 35, Galliano. Contempt of court. Michael Johnson, 54, Raceland. Failure to register and notify as a sex offender. Don Richardson, 32, Ga. Misrepresentation during booking. Sterling Smith, 28, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Jace Theriot, 25, Bayou Blue. Cruelty to juveniles. GLPC Harbor Police Eric Blaize, 33, Denham Springs. Contempt of court (2 cts). Golden Meadow Police Louis Mejia, 34, Golden Meadow. Fugitive. Louisiana State Police Kalob Foret, 25, Raceland. DWI (1st); turning movements and required signals. JULY 5, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Maggie Eymard, 30, Larose. Violation of protective orders. Sheila Rousse, 55, Cut Off. Possession of marijuana. Louisiana State Police Bo Theriot, 32, Cut Off. DWI (1st); failure to drive on right side of road. Gloria Bruce, 63, Cut Off. Underage operating while intox-

icated (2nd); driving on roadway laned for traffic. JULY 6, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Jeremy Blanchard, 24, Golden Meadow. Aggravated cruelty to animals. Louis Eymard, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Krystal Key, 33, Galliano. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (1st); resisting an officer. Carson Malagarie, 37, Cut Off. Theft. Katherine Simmons, 30, Galliano. Possession of marijuana (1st); theft. Wendy Winchester, 41, Golden Meadow. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Breanna Danos, 25, Galliano. Fugitive. Louisiana State Police Travis Billiot, 39, Larose. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; driving on roadway laned for traffic. GLPC Harbor Police Jason Martin, 45, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). JULY 7, 2019 LafourcheSheriff’s Office Kristin Dudley, 29, Galliano. Armed robbery with use of a firearm. Calvin Evans, 37, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 ctws); domestic abuse battery. Saul Hernandez-diaz, 34, Larose. DWI (2nd); driving on roadway laned for traffic; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Corey Leblanc, 38, Galliano. Possession of distribution of drug paraphernalia (2 cts); distribution of methamphetamine; license plate light required (2 cts); contempt of court.

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