Wednesday, September 27, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Carnival worker accused of touching teenage girls

Authorities say a carnival ride worker was arrested for inappropriately touching two teenage girls at a fair over the weekend.

Cody Johnson (age 20) of Kewanee, Illinois, is charged with inde- Cody Johnson cent behavior with juveniles.

On Sunday, September 24, two teenage females reported being touched inappropriately in separate incidents by a carnival ride worker later identified as Cody Johnson.

Johnson was employed by an amusement contractor providing rides and games at the Cut Off Youth Center fair. Both victims claimed to have been touched inappropriately while Johnson was securing them on the ride. Detectives learned Johnson also asked one of the girls about their age.

After detectives questioned him about the incident he was arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center.

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Changes coming to habitual offender law

By Dan Copp, Daily Comet

Local district attorneys are preparing for changes in the state’s habitual offender law that take effect Nov. 1.

Under the current habitual offender law, repeat offenders receive substantially longer prison sentences.

For example, Houma resident Kentreal Jarbar Howard was convicted for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine on Jan. 12. However, because Howard had a history of drug-related convictions, prosecutors filed a habitual offender bill against him and he was given a 30-year prison sentence in June.

“Habitual offender bills are filed on a case-by-case basis based on the crime, the effect of that crime and the criminal,” said Terrebonne Parish First Assistant District Attorney Jason Dagate. “It’s used as an enhancement tool of the sentence. It’s not a separate crime in itself. It strictly deals with the amount of time somebody serves in jail based on their criminal record.”

Some critics have pointed to Louisiana’s habitual offender law as one of the contributing factors for the state’s highest-in-the-nation incarceration rate. A 2013 American Civil Liberties Union study found that about 79

percent of the 3,278 prisoners serving life without parole were sentenced to die in prison for non-violent drug crimes.

Peter Scharf, a criminologist at the LSU School of Public Health and Justice, said the current habitual offender law is an anathema to the criminal justice reform advocated by the Legislature and Gov. John Bel Edwards.

“The habitual offender process is a great way to bankrupt the state,” Scharf said. “The fiscal impact of it is enormous. Think of a young kid who’s 25 years old and gets a 30year sentence. The average cost of a prison See Changes Page 7-A

South Lafourche fire department gets new dispatch system

By Bridget Mire, Daily Comet

Galliano-based Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is undergoing its final training sessions this week on a new dispatch system planned to improve information collection and response times.

Training Officer Jordan Collins said each fire unit can already be tracked through GPS, which the new software uses.

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Battalion Chief Devin Dedon works on Lafourche Parish Fire District 3’s new computer-aided dispatch system in Galliano.

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“The computer-aided dispatch system says, ‘For this specific type of call, this is the kind of equipment that we want to respond.’ And then it says which units are the closest,” Collins said. “If this bridge is broken and we put that in, it’ll reroute and say, ‘Since the bridge is broken, this truck’s not the fastest anymore; this one is.’”

And the system goes beyond that, interim Fire Chief Kully Griffin said.

“Let’s say you’re fishing out in the marsh, your boat breaks down, and you have no clue where you are,” he said. “If you call 911 and get in touch with our dispatchers, they can send you a link to your phone. If you accept it, it’ll use the GPS coordinates and it’ll come up in our system. We can send that to the responders so they can find you.”

This is the same software the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office uses, which Griffin said will allow for a seamless transfer of information between the agencies.

Collins said the system also allows dispatchers to know if the person has called 911 before or if the department has already responded to a home. That allows members to be prepared if, for example, the caller is on oxygen or has difficulty leaving the home.

Previously, Collins said, dispatchers would look at flip cards to help direct patients. Now, they can simply type in a condition – such as chest pain – and the computer system will provide questions to ask.

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Early voting will begin this Saturday and run through next Saturday, October 7 for the Oct. 14 election.

Early voting will be conducted at the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters Office, 307 W. 4th St., in Thibodaux, and in Galliano, located 16241 E. Main St., Suite B-23, in the South Lafourche Library Building.

Early voting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The election will include races for District 4 Justice of t h e Peace, Lockport Police Chief and the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Division E seat, as well as for state treasurer and public service commissioner and several propositions.

Stacy Hernandez, a notary public from Cut Off, and Martin Wade, a notary public from Galliano, are vying for the Lafourche Justice of the Peace seat in District 4.

Interim Lockport Police Chief David Harrelson Jr. and former Chief Ernest Boudreaux Sr. are running for that office, along with veteran law enforcement officer Chester Douglas.

Jimmy “T-Jim” Lafont and Curtis “Tompuss” Pierce are vying for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Division E seat, left vacant after Wilbert Collins Sr. died in May. The board appointed Mike Callais as a replacement until the election.

Six candidates are running for Louisiana state treasurer after Republican John Kennedy left the job after his election to the U.S. Senate.

The top three contenders, all Republicans, are: Angele Davis, a Baton Rouge business consultant who was a state budget See Voting Page 7-A

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Changing For Sale to Sold is what I do!

I have been employed in the Tenth Ward for the past 47 years. First, I was employed as an oyster fisherman and oyster consultant and later as a deckhand, boat captain, and lastly office manager for Callais and Sons, LLC. I have maintained my presence and support for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and remain motivated to tackle the issues we will face for continued growth. My priorities have always been and will continue to be moving vital commodities safely, environmental concern ensuring homeland security and protecting family- wage jobs. I hope the following list of my past accomplishments, current affiliations and experience with higher legislation prove me to be the future advocate you see the Greater Lafourche Port Commission needs.

• Testified in Washington D.C. in front the U.S. Congress HouseWays, and Means committee on behalf of the local mariners • Formerly appointed by Elizabeth Dole, past Secretary of Transportation, to become member of Lower Mississippi River Safety Advisory Committee • Member of industry established organizations - American Waterway Operators - Certified Responsible carrier program - Seaman’s Church Institute a charity for pastoral care, maritime ducation, law and advocacy - Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association - Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association - Towing Marine Safety Association (one of two companies in the area certified) • Bayou Fellowship 484 and Jerusalem Lafourche Shriners Club • Krewe of Neptune Carnival Club • Served on Board of Directors and recruitment captain of Manresa Retreat House • Appointed as a chairman of the Saints Fan Advisory Board for three terms

Having become very interested and informed on navigation and safety for the Lower Mississippi region and its surrounding ports and waterways, I look to the future for the continued development of our port and its importance to our community and economy. I humbly ask for your support in the upcoming election in hopes to become part of OUR vision for the future of Port Fourchon, the people of our community, state, and country.

YOUR TIME IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

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I would like to reintroduce myself to many of you good and concerned citizens of the Tenth Ward. There will be an election to fill a seat on the Greater Lafourche Port Commission.

Throughout the past 16 years I have shown loyalty and perserverance to serve the gulf’s energy connection. It is with great anticipation that I would like to announce my candidacy for Port Seat E. My name is Jimmy “T-Jim” P. Lafont, son of the late Janet Pitre Lafont and Adam “Lou Lou” Lafont. I am 63 years old and have been a lifelong resident of Cut Off, Louisiana.

I have been married to June Callais Lafont, a retired teacher who continues to devote her time to the school system for over 40 years. We have two daughters, Jeanne Lafont Olivier, 35 and Tamara Lafont, 25. We are the proud grandparents of one grandson, Colin Olivier. I am also the son-in-law of Johnny and Anna Mae Callais.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

LPSO offering concealed handgun cource in October

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French Food Festival Pageant will be held this weekend The French Food Festival Children’s Pageant begins at noon on Saturday, September 30.

Children from 0 months to 14 years old can compete for a title with a custom crown and banner for only a $50 entry fee. All entries and monies will be due

by Friday, September 29, 8:00 p.m.

Raffles can be sold to secure an entry into the pageant with 3 great prizes and an entry of $75.

Photogenic entries are $5 each. Also be on the lookout for the new division open to all ages: Sportswear (any outfit, mother’s choice) with a $20 entry fee.

Forms are available at the Larose Civic Center or can be mailed or emailed to contestants.

The pageant will be held at the Civic Center. FMI contact Michelle at (985) 686-1065 or the LCC office at (985) 693-7355.

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility in Raceland.

The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. For more information, please contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net.

Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs). _________________

Reserve your spot for the LCOA annual Health Fair

The Lafourche Council on Aging will be hosting their annual health fair on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office in Raceland.

It is for seniors 50 years and older. Flu shots will be given free of charge.

For more information, call Chantel at 985-5320457 to reserve your flu shot by September 29, 2017. If you need transportation to and from the health fair, please call the transportation department at 985-5320457.

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KC Council 8898 to hold annual soccer challenge Saturday

Knight of Columbus Council 8898 will hold its annual soccer challenge on Saturday September 30th at the Larose Regional Park Soccer Field. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate. _________________

Beginner handgun course slated for Sat.

A Beginner Handgun Course is set for Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range in Raceland.

The cost for the course is $50, and advance registration is suggested due to class size.

To register online, or for more information, contact Lt. Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485. _________________

HSCS Fall for Him Festival includes cookoff

Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport will host its 1st Annual Fall For Him Fest, a pastalaya and jambalaya cookoff, on Sunday, Oct. 22.

First, second and third place prizes will be awarded. Craft booths spots are also available.

Anyone interested in registering a 2-person team, or renting a craft booth, may call Malvina Sapia at 985-805-0938 or the church office at 985-532-3533.

The event features the cookoff, along with games, a DJ and more. ________________

Early voting for primary elections starts October 1

Early voting for the October 14th open primary election will be conducted at the Grand Isle Multiplex on Monday, October 2, 2017. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m. __________________

Greenhead Duck Club meetings start on Wednesday, Oct. 4

Duck Greenhead Club will start it’s new season on Wednesday, October 4th. It will be held at Jackson’s Place in Golden Meadow at 6:30 p.m.

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Eucharistic Procession will be held on Oct. 7

The “Foi de Nos Pères” (Faith of Our Fathers) Eucharistic Procession up Bayou Lafourche will be held on October 7, on the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Beginning with Mass at 8 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow, the procession will continue with the Blessed Sacrament up the bayou, stopping at each Catholic Church until the Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux.

There will be three parts to the procession: 1) Golden Meadow to Larose by boat, 2) Larose to St. Joseph’s Cemetery by vehicle, 3) St. Joseph’s Cemetery to St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral by foot.

The public is invited and encouraged to witness the Faith of Our Fathers Eucharistic Procession.

Ochsner St. Anne Hospital announce recent births

50th Wedding Anniversary

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Jeff and Francine Chouest of Larose, announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Elizabeth to Christopher Paul Cortez, son of Paul and Mary Cortez of Kraemer, LA. Claire is the granddaughter of Clemelia “Cammy” Foret and the late Francis Foret of Larose. Christopher is the grandson of the late Joseph and Altering Navarre and the late Ursine and Jeannette Cortez.

The couple will exchange vows in early October.

Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigue

Celebrating their 50th Wedding anniversary on June 3, 2017 are Danny and Elaine Rodrigue of Galliano. The celebration began with a blessing and mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, followed with a reception at The Rockin Gator in Larose, hosted by their children, Tommy, Daniele and Ross Rodrigue and Amy, Jerry and Alaina Ashmun.

Wedding and Engagement Story and Photo Guidelines

Engagement photographs and announcements MUST be received NO LATER than two weeks before the wedding date.

Photos brought in any later than that are not guaranteed to be published.

Wedding photos and stories should be received as soon as possible after the wedding.

Wedding photos and stories received months after the event may not get published.

Also, only 50th Anniversary photos and fifth generation family photos and stores are accepted.

Acosta – Rogers

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde and Willa Acosta announce the engagement of their daughter, Laney Rae Acosta to Broddie Micheal Rogers, son of Mr. Jeremy Rogers Sr. and Ms. Jaime Hunter.

The wedding will be an event held in early October.

Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital announces their recent births: - Cooper Dan Lasseigne, son of Ashley and Rance Lasseigne, born on August 21.

- Bellamy Kate Orgeron, daughter of Nicole and Brett Orgeron, born on September 4.

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Tarpons roll, Trojans stumble to start district play Gazette Sports Reports

For a half, South Lafourche got pushed around by the Ellender Memorial football team.

But in the second half, the Tarpons started pushing back and the result was a comeback victory for South Lafourche to start district play.

The Tarpons beat the Patriots 28-25 on a homecoming Friday night in Galliano thanks to 14-straight thirdquarter points which gave the Tarpons a lead they’d never relinquish.

Halfback Corbin Allen was huge in the win, rushing for 187 yards with four touchdowns. But the Tarpons’ defense was also stellar late, forcing multiple turnovers and keeping the Patriots off the scoreboard for the entire fourth quarter of the win.

“I think it was a matter of pride,” South Lafourche coach Blake Forsythe said. “In the first half, they were more physical than we were.

We didn’t have the pride we needed. We challenged our kids at halftime and I think they responded and played with more intensity and energy.”

For a while, it looked like the Patriots would spoil Homecoming night.

South Lafourche scored first after an Ellender turnover – a 12yard scamper from Allen which put the Tarpons up in the early minutes of the game.

But Ellender owned

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almost all of the remainder of the first half.

The Patriots scored 17-straight points after the Tarpons’ early touchdown to take a 177 lead with 3:31 to go before halftime – the last score coming from halfback Jahon Johnson on a long run.

The lead held until just before halftime with South Lafourche deep in their own territory.

On a third down and 10 play with South Lafourche at their own 29-yard-line, Forsythe called a draw play to Allen and the halfback delivered. He broke a few tackles, got into the secondary and outran the defense, going 71 yards for a touchdown to cut Ellender’s lead to 1714 at halftime.

“I think that was a big play in the game,” Ellender coach David McCormick said. “It gave them back all the momentum when we’d worked the whole first half to take it back. In one play, it was all gone.”

Out of halftime, South Lafourche added to its momentum with another long touchdown run from Allen, which came on a fourth down play.

After a Jake Galjour interception, the Tarpons scored again to go up 28-17 midway through the third quarter.

Ellender didn’t quit, hitting a 71-yard touchdown run from Reginald Williams to cut the lead to 28-25 with four minutes left in the third quarter.

But South Lafourche held on.

With long, time-consuming drives and a motivated defense, South Lafourche held Ellender for the entire fourth quarter to secure the win.

The last straw was a late-game first down run from Jeremy Rogers, which allowed the Tarpons to get into the victory formation and seal the win.

With the victory, South Lafourche improved to 2-2 on the season and 1-0 in district

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Forsythe said it was a great way to celebrate homecoming – his first as coach of the team.

“I’m awfully proud of our team,” he said. “We had some adversity in the game, but we kept fighting. This was a very nice win.”

The Tarpons travel to take on Vandebilt Catholic on Friday night. ___

Trojans fall to East St. John

If Central Lafourche football coach Keith Menard could figure out how to stop his team’s problem with slow starts, he’d bottle it up and sell it.

“I’d be a millionaire,” Menard said with a laugh.

But as it stands, the remedy is still not known and the Trojans still struggle to compete early in games.

Central Lafourche lost 35-13 at East St. John on Friday night – a defeat that felt like déjà vu, according to the Trojans’ coach.

The defeat dropped the Trojans to 1-3 on the season.

“I keep getting asked why we start off slow and I don’t have an answer right now – I wish I did,” Menard said. “As coaches, we have to keep coaching. We have to keep trying to get better and just hope that it all will level out and go our way soon.”

The slow start put Central Lafourche in a hole too big to dig out of.

No one scored in the first quarter of Friday night’s game, but the Wildcats dominated the second quarter, scoring two touchdowns and getting a safety to take a 16-0 lead into halftime.

The Trojans had multiple turnovers in the half, in addition to the safety, which set up the Wildcats’ points.

“We just didn’t protect the football,” Menard said. “It’s hard to beat tough teams when you lose the turnover battler.”

In the second half, the tone of the game stayed the same, as the Wildcats forced turnovers, which led to points and a 29-0 lead at the end of the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Central Lafourche scored twice, but never threatened victory. The Wildcats added a touchdown of their own, which sent the game to its final margin.

The Trojans will take on Ellender on Friday night in Bourg.

Menard said he needs a full four-quarter effort from his team in that game.

“We have to play better,” Menard said. “We peeked at Ellender a little bit on film, but mostly, our goals are fixing us right now. We have to get better. We have to play better.”

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No. 23 Colonels fall at No. 3 Sam Houston Wednesday, September 27, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HUNTSVILLE, Texas – Playing as a ranked team for the first time in 10 years, the Nicholls State University football team struggled against top-5 Sam Houston State as the Colonels were handed a 66-17 setback Saturday night at Bowers Stadium.

Nicholls (2-2, 1-1) came into the matchup ranked at No. 23 in the FCS Coaches Poll, but was completely outmatched by the highpowered No. 3 Bearkats (3-0, 1-0). Sam Houston needed just 34 seconds to score, setting the tone for the rest of the night.

Down 21-0, Nicholls got on the board on a Lorran Fonseca field goal early in the second before the Bearkats answered with 38 straight points.

The Colonel offense was limited to 307 yards and had a rough going on third down, converting 2-of-14. Sam Houston piled up 619 total yards with Jeremiah Briscoe leading the way

with 305 yards passing and three touchdowns in three quarters of play.

Chase Fourcade was 11-of-24 for 136 yards passing, had one interception and a late 57yard touchdown pass to Damion Jeanpiere Jr., who had four grabs for 95 yards. Jeanpiere came into the game leading the FCS in receiving yards.

Sam Houston struck first with its own long bomb, scoring on a 56yard touchdown catch

by Nathan Stewart.

Back-to-back rushing touchdowns made it 210 before Nicholls cracked the scoring column with 10 minutes to go in the half. Fonseca, who was just named Southland Conference special teams player of the week, kicked a 37yarder for the Colonels’ only points in the first three quarters.

The Bearkats found the end zone two more times before the break and added a field goal for a commanding 38-3

A group of Holy Rosary Catholic School BETA Club members participated in the Service Snapshot Competition at BETA Leadership Summit last year.

Students were asked to identify, design, and carry out a service project that addressed at least one real community need.

Our students decided to focus on the tremendous need of socks for the homeless and underprivileged.

The project, which was called “Socks to Warm the Souls,” earned the honor of competing at the National BETA convention held in Orlando, Florida this summer.

Students decorated and placed special bags in each classroom and encouraged students to donate socks. They also held a “Sock Hop” which allowed students to enter for the price of a clean pair of socks. Socks were also collected during Catholic Schools Week. Members collected over 5,000 pairs of clean socks and distributed them to local agencies in our community, the New Orleans area, and Africa.

The BETA members were honored to place 5th out of 24 other projects at the National Convention.

Members who presented the project in Baton Rouge and Orlando were: Grant Rebstock, Parker Angelette, Alaina Ashmun, Abbi Collins and Carmen Duet.

halftime lead.

The second half was much of the same with the Bearkats’ defense forcing three straight three-and-outs and their offense continuing to roll, extending the lead to 59-3 in the third.

The Colonels finally found the end zone on the deep ball to Jeanpiere with 13 minutes remaining in the game.

Sam Houston added its ninth touchdown of the night before Donnell Adair scored on a 1-yard run for his first career touchdown.

Tuskani Figaro led the Colonels with 63 yards rushing on seven carries – all coming in the fourth quarter.

Darryl Adams Jr. and Corey Abraham led the Colonel defense with eight tackles each and Sully Laiche added a sack.

Nicholls will be on the road for the second straight week, taking on Lamar Saturday. Kickoff in Beaumont, Texas is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Lagarde wins third week of Football Contest

In a very tight contest this week, the winner of the third week of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is John Lagarde of Galliano.

John tied with three other entrants with five wrong, but his entrant was only one point off the tiebreaker scores.

Winners can pick up their prize at the Lafourche Gazette office Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Fridays until 12 noon.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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House For Sale: with bayouside property; 3 bedroom; 1 bath; office; 2 car garage; 1750 sq.ft; huge partially fenced yard; 125’x288’; 14617 East Main St., Cut Off. Call 985-691-9475. _________________________ For sale: 16x80 mobile home. 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms with garden tub. With 2 covered carport.

Lot is 117x270, asking $85,000.

FMI call 665-1713, leave message if there is no answer. _________________________ For sale: Three bedrooms and two bathrooms. 14x80 mobile home on over half an acre of land. Partially remodeled. Most appliances included, attached carport, separate shed, second sewer system on property for possible expansion, zero turn mower, weed eaterm generator as well. Asking $50,000. FMI call: 985-856-7942 or 985-2587664. _________________________ House for sale: 2 beds, 2 baths and office. Lot is 165x135. 114 West 197th Street, Galliano.

985-475-7502 or 985-278-0611. $80,000. _________________________ House for sale: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. West 11th St, Larose.

Asking $48,000. Call 404-8232760. _________________________ OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 1st 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 131 Josephine St. Larose. Approximately 1,900 sq ft. 3 beds, 2 baths, 360 sq ft bonus room, 24x36 building, RV cover, fenced playground and entertainment area. Asking appraised value. _________________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________

BUSINESSES

Premium Office Space For Lease: located in Larose/ Cut Off; 1,100 sq.ft; 985-691-7239. _________________________

FOR RENT

Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts.

Apt. #4 is available for $675/month and a $600 damage deposit. By application only.

Call 985-691-3104. _________________________ Quiet Place/ Quiet Person!

Trailer For Rent: single person; no pets; no children; 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished; $625 rent and $500 deposit; utilities and cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application. ONLY QUIET/ CLEAN PEOPLE APPLY PLEASE! _________________________ 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.

Home for rent: In Larose. 2/bd 1/ba. Open floor plan with living room and kitchen combined.

Furnished with refridgerator, washer/dryer, stove and 1 AC unit. Water included in rent.

Large fenced in yard with patio and covered carport. Located off LA 1. $750 per month rent and $750 deposit due at signing. Call 504-615-1718. _________________________

House for rent: 2 bd partly furnished with shed, washer and dryer. $700/mo. For more information, please call 985-4757763 or 985-637-7763. _________________________

_________________________ Mutliple Properties For Rent: 3 BR/2BA home in Cut Off. $950 per month.

3 BR/1BA, $850/month in Cut Off. Call 985-691-1367. Leave a message. _________________________ For rent: 4 bedroom house in Galliano. $1200 per month. $600 deposit. Also 2 mobile homes. $600/mo and $300/dep. Call 985-475-6386. _________________________ Multiple properties for rent: Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath, partly furnished, $650/mo, $500/damage deposit. Camper spots available $350/mo, including utilities. All located in Golden Meadow. FMI call 985-6651220. _________________________ House for rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, washer and dryer, stove, refrigerator included.

Water and gas paid. $900/mo and $600/dep. I do background checks. Call 985-693-4335 for details. _________________________

For rent: 4 bed, 2 bath house in Galliano. Big, fenced in yard, quiet neighborhood. No smoking/no pets.

Background checks. 985-475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________________ For rent: Newly remodeled, one bedroom, one bath apartment on hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/mo $500/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ For rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offer3ing hardwood floors, appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $550/mo and $550/dep. 2 bedroom for $650/mo and $650/dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-6376258. _________________________ 2 bedroom trailer: for rent down W. 64th street. $500/mo call 985-632-3045 _________________________ New Listing: Double wide trailer for rent on 130 Twin Acres Dr in Larose. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. No pets. Central A/C and heat. $825/mo and $600/dep.

FMI call 985-691-6136. _________________________ For rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home on Comeaux Drive, Lockport. $650/mo and $600/dep. No pets. Call 985258-6610 or 985-258-5273. _________________________ For rent: Unfurnished 2 BR, 1 bath. Located at 182 Jay Drive in Lockport, LA. $550 rent plus $900 deposit. Call 985-5322541. EX. 17. _________________________ For rent: Unfurnished 3 BR, 1 bath. Located at 187 Jay Drive in Lockport, LA. $625 rent plus $1100 deposit. Call 985-5322541. EX 17. _________________________ For rent: Unfurnished 2 BR, 2 bath. Central air and heat. Located at 193 McCloud Rd in Lockport, LA. $625 rent plus $1100 deposit. Call 985-5322541. EX 17. _________________________ Home for rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom.

144 Willow-D, Larose. $900/mo and $900/dep.

Call 985-691-1912 or 832-3260211. _________________________ For rent: Quaint 2 bedrooms, full bath, living, dining, cottage style house with adjacent suite.

Suite includes washer, dryer, full bath, jigh ceilings and closets.

Private drive, lots of yard space and patio. Quiet and peaceful.

Access to fishing wharf on bayou. Water paid. $700 per month and $400 damage deposit. FMI call 985-258-1443. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

For Sale: 2014 MotorGuide great white troll motor. Digital 82 bow mount. 50” 24VDC. Hand control. Comes w/extender arm and extra used props. $600.

Call 985-691-9466. _________________________ For sale: Kenmore washer and dryer. Great condition $400 set.

Beautiful oak roll top desk and chair. Original price $1,000, asking $400. Call 637-8679. _________________________

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We pay CASH for Gold, Silver and Diamonds: Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 HWY 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985-227-2470. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Trash and Treasure sale: Antiques, collectables, depression glass, furniture, to much to list, 1288 N Alex Plaisance Blvd.

(New Highway).

Golden Meadow. Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 985-2782221. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 143 Earnest Moise Lane in Galliano. HWY 309.

Cheap! Cheap! Cheap! TV’s, typewriters, clothes, wheelchairs, much more. _________________________

Big 12 Family yard sale: Thursday, September 28, Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30. From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 146 Church Street in Lockport. To much stuff to list. Come check it out. _________________________ Multi-family garage sale: September 28th and 29th. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 175 East 28th Street.

Porcelain dolls, sewing machine with cabinet and storage chair, sofa, wine cooler, chest freezer, antiques, furniture, weider weightlifting/workout station and much more. _________________________ Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, September 28th and 29th.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 245 54th St. Clothes, dishes, knick-knacks, small kitchen appliances, sewing machine, baby bed and more. _________________________ Kitchen Garage Sale: Friday, September 29. 8 a.m. till 5 p.m.

237/241 West 161st street.

Pots, pans, small appliances, utensils, flatware, glassware, wine glasses, dishes, corning ware, cook books, tablecloths, plastic containers, much more… everything kitchen! _________________________ 3 family carport sale: 251 Bayou Crossing Drive. By the Mathews bridge. Saturday, September 30th. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Many good items, good prices.

Estate and collectable items and much more. _________________________ Garage Sale: 373 Chester Lee Street. Lots of good winter clothes, small boys clothes 3 mo – size 3, baby toys, pillow, shoes, blinds. Wednesday, September 27-28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. _________________________ 2 Family Garage Sale: Thursday, September 28th from 7 a.m. to p p.m. at 214 West 9th Street in Larose. Little bit of everything. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed.

Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985-447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext.

115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions.

Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose.

Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver and dependable operator/ roustabout. Must have own transportation. MUST pass drug screening and must be a hard worker. Call Frank at 985665-1220 FMI. _________________________ K-Kar Supply: Fourchon and Cut Off locations are not accepting applications for full time floor assistant. Apply in person at 654 A.O Rappelet Road in Fourchon, LA. NAPA, next door to truck stop. See Brandi. No phone calls please. Must speak English. Must meet TWIC card requirements. Free transportation to and from work. _________________________

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Experienced offshore deckhand engineers needed: Call Gulf Coast Employment at 985693-7750. www.gulfcoastemploy.com. ________________________

The Lafourche Council on Aging: Nutrition Dept. has 2 openings for a home meal delivers. 1 for the Lockport area and 1 for the Galliano area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly home bound clients. Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a drivers license check, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. No restrictions on lifting.

(Applicants must be able to lift 25 lbs or more) Pay rate is $10.11 an hour. Mileage is reimbursed at .53 cents a mile.

Deadline to apply is 9/29/17 at 12 noon. Apply at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office 4876 Hwy 1, Mathews, LA. (Located in the old Wal-Mart building).

For more information, call Angie Pertuit at 985-532-0457. _________________________ Special Education District No. 1: is seeking a responsible, energetic, self-motivated team player to fill the position of Licensed Practical Nurse. Excellent communication skills and initiative a must. Two years experience working as a licensed practical nurse required. Working with adults with disabilities preferred. Knowledge of waiver programs helpful. References required. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Special education district NO. 1, P.O Box 405, Cut Off, LA 70345. Letters of Interest and resumes will be accepted until Wednesday, October 4, 2017. _________________________ Seasonal help needed: Local business needs seasonal help.

Heavy lifting required. Please send resume to letsworknow2017@gmail.com _________________________ Holiday in Express and Suites: in Raceland is currently hiring housekeepers. Must be able to work all shifts and holidays. Applications can be picked up at 4716 Hwy 1, Raceland. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applications please. _________________________

SERVICES

HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________

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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. _________________________ 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 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ 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. _________________________ 3D Builders, LLC 6” seamless aluminum gutters, metal buildings, metal roofing, aluminum patios, siding and soffit, carpentry, framing, remodel, drywall, finish work. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. (985) 632-4936

Tim Harris Flooring and Installation Services: Carpet, vinyl, laminate, ood, ceramic, custom shoers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install.

Manufacturs warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates.

Call 985-677-0474 or 985-6772526.

_________________________ John’s Lawn and Landscaping: Grass cutting, Weed eating, hedging, tree trimming and removal, landscaping, flower bed weeding and mulching, pressure washing, etc. 985-2789533 or 985-278-3831. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-2580465 _________________________ Licensed carpenter: experienced in repairs and remodeling. Affordable rates. Call 985-677-1399. _________________________ Pressure washing: tomb cleaning and painting. Contact Peter Duet at 985-677-4247 or Chrity Billiot at 985-677-0629. _________________________

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PRAYERS

ACT OF CONSECRATION FOR THE UNITED STATES

Most Holy Trinity- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in union with the Blessed Virgin Mary, we adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme eternal dominion and authority. Most Holy Trinity, we place the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present the country to you. Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America.

Have mercy on our President and on all the officers of our government. Protect family life in our nation. Grant the precious gift of many vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Have mercy on the sick, the poor, the tempted, and all who are in needc. Mary Immaculate Virgin, Our Mother, Patroness of our land, we honor you and ask your maternal protection and care for us. Obtain for us the graces we need to live and die according to the Will of your Divine Son. Amen _____________________________________

OBITUARIES

RAYMOND LEBOUEF

Raymond James LeBouef, a lifelong resident of lower Lafourche parish passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the age of 60.

He was survived by his loving and devoted wife of 22 years, Annette Mentink LeBouef; mother, Mary LeBouef; son, Ryan Freudenburg (Missy); daughter, Heather Dodson (Mitch); grandchildren, Sydney & Lorelai Dodson; sister, Linda Callais (Mike); nephews, Eddie Callais (Juliet), Jace Callais (Celeste); greatnephews, Hayden & Carter Callais; and a great-niece, Avery Callais.

Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Werlin LeBouef; nephew, Craig Callais; grandparents, Frank & Inez Boura and Joseph & Victoria LeBouef.

Raymond loved cruising, fishing, having his well known “Mr. Raymond’s Garage Sales,” but he most especially enjoyed spending time and making memories with his loving family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano.

Visitation will resume Friday, September 29, 2017, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will begin at 12 p.m.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

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Sandra M. Matherne, 64, a native and resident of Gheens, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gheens, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Donald “Trapper” Matherne; son, Brian J. Matherne (Traci); daughters, Tracy M. Tyler (E.J.), Monique M. Dufrene (Snake); brothers, Autrey “Gene”, Harold, Donald “Ducky”, Melvin, Patrick, Robert Matherne; sisters, Patsy Wegner, Louella Rudolph and 9 grandchildren.

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sentence in Louisiana is roughly $20,000 per year. That’s $600,000 that could have paid for a special education teacher for 20 years.

Judges get tired of these guys, so they sock them with the habitual offender bill. I have a friend who said the habitual offender law is the best pathway to socialized medicine.”

Lafourche Parish First Assistant District Attorney Kristine Russell contends the habitual offender statute plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system because it gives prosecutors a tool to help keep violent offenders behind bars.

“Here in Lafourche we don’t use it often, but when we do, we take a look at rap sheets and look at what type of crime the individual committed,” Russell said. “Have they been law-abiding citizens or do they just re-offend?

We don’t take it lightly.

It’s a tool that we use to protect society.”

As part of the criminal justice reform package approved by lawmakers over the summer, the new habitual offender law won’t be as stringent as the current statute.

Nonviolent repeat offenders convicted on drug-related charges will not be subjected to life in prison under the new law, and multiple offenders will face shorter sentences.

Rep. Tanner Magee, R-Houma, who also works as a criminal defense attorney, has witnessed firsthand the habitual offender bill in action. He was one of the lawmakers who helped bring about the state’s criminal justice overhaul.

“The habitual offender law is a powerful tool for the DA’s office to put away truly bad people, but under the old law it was really capturing a lot of people who were not violent criminals who are more likely to be drug addicts,” Magee said. “It was forcing them to plea in situations where they weren’t necessarily guilty of their crimes.”

“All we did with the new law was clarify those crimes which are the ones we really want to use the habitual offender law and those crimes that we would like to see someone get a second chance,” Magee added. “Those would include your drug posses-

THELMA BOURA

Thelma Boura, 76, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, passed away on September 22, 2017.

Visitation had taken place at Samart Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Thelma is survived by her son, Clint Rainwater and wife Debbie; daughters, Donna Billiot and husband Rickey, and Connie Watson and companion Drake; grandchildren, Jessica, Tonya, Chasity, Adam, Brandon, Shawn, Charles “Moose”, Mitchell, Connor, and Nicholas; 16 great grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild on the way.

Mrs. Boura was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Boura; son, Kenneth Boura; parents, Ulysses and Stella A. Bernard; brothers, Julius “John” Bernard, Eugene Bernard, and Joseph Bernard; and sisters, Emelda Gros and Enola Orgeron.

Mrs. Thelma loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

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

sion guys and nonviolent offenders. The justice system isn’t built for them taking 60 years for just being a drug addict.”

Under the new law, judges can suspend or reduce sentences for offenders convicted of a third felony, and the time between felony convictions used to file the habitual offender bill will be shortened.

While Russell said she supports criminal justice reform, she added that the state needs to put a plan in place to transition nonviolent offenders back into society.

“There’s a reason why we have prisons and there is a reason why these individuals can’t live among the rest of us,” Russell said. “It shouldn’t just be about letting people out of prison. We need to develop programs to help people who are addicts.

I’m all for reform, but we need to develop a way to give them the treatment they need.”

Changes to the habitual offender law will not apply to those who are already serving time in prison.

— Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 857-2202 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter@DanVCopp.

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administrator for Govs.

Mike Foster and Bobby Jindal; Sen. Neil Riser, a funeral home owner from Caldwell Parish; and former Rep. John Schroder, a businessman and former law enforcement official from St. Tammany Parish.

Also running are lawyer Derrick Edwards, a New Orleans Democrat; Terry Hughes, a Lafayette Republican; and Joseph Little, a Libertarian from Ponchatoula.

Running for Louisiana Public Service Commission, District 2, which includes parts of Lafourche and Terrebonne, are Damon Baldone, R-Houma; Craig Greene, R-Baton Rouge; and Lenar Whitney, RHouma.

Some voters in the parish will also have to decide on three amendments and one tax proposition for the North Lafourche Levee District.

Amendment one exempts property taxes for construction sites.

A vote for amendment two supports the homestead exemption for an unmarried surviving spouse of a person who died while performing their duties as an emergency medical re-

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sponder, technician, paramedic, volunteer firefighter, or a law enforcement or fire protection officer.

A vote for amendment three would dedicate any new tax levied on gasoline, diesel, and special fuels into the Construction Subfund, which will be used solely for project construction and maintenance of transportation and infrastructure projects and not for employee wages and related benefits.

Voters above the Intracoastal will also decide on a 6 mill tax renewal for the North Lafourche Levee District for a period of 30 years for the maintaining and construction of levees, drainage projects and hurricane flood protection within the District.

In races with three or more candidates, if no one receives more than half the vote Oct. 14, the top two will compete in a Nov. 18 runoff.

To view ballots online, visit www.geauvote.com.

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to 10, with 1 being the best.

Factors that go into the rating include response times, equipment, training hours, station locations and availability of water. A better ranking can mean lower home and business insurance rates.

The department’s next rating will be in 2020.

Griffin said the system will further the department’s mission of providing quality service to the public.

“If it can make our job faster and easier, it’s an improvement for the community,” he said.

“Right now, we’re keeping track of our response time by the minute. This will keep track of our response time down to the second. The national standards have so many minutes and seconds for us to respond, and our insurance rating goes

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accordingly. It gives us an extra avenue of trying to get our insurance rating better.”

— Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 448-7639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com.

Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.

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He was booked with two counts of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles per the warrants. As of press time Tuesday, his bond had not yet been set.

D’Lynn Boudreaux, Cut Off Youth Center director, applauded the efforts of deputies and detectives involved.

“We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office in this incident,” said Boudreaux.

“Their diligence on this case lead to a quick arrest in what was an isolated incident involving this individual worker.”

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It can also show responders where hazardous materials are at Port Fourchon, for instance.

“We can pull up different information about the location we’re going to, whether it be a hydrant location or a hazardous material that may be on scene,” firefighter Kyle McCrady said. “We can pull that up in the truck and be prepared for that as we’re arriving versus arriving and then finding out after the fact.”

Dispatcher Jordan Gisclair said the new system is completely different from what the system currently uses.

“It’s going to help our response times tremendously,” he said.

“With this system, we’re going to be 100 percent computerized – our mapping, all of our logs, our protocols.”

Fire District 3 is currently a Class 5 with the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana.

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Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION August 9, 2017

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345.

Vice President Gaudet called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll.

ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Rodney Gisclair, Mike Callais, Larry Griffin, John Melancon, Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for July 12, 2017 regular meeting.

Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Neil Angelette reported RLB Contractors has dredged approximately 70,000 cubic yards for Slip C 950 LF West Sweep Dredge project.

They are currently 80 days past the contract time. Angelette recommends approval of the pay request of $167,999.76 which does account for the liquidated damages withheld.

Engineer Angelette reported the contracts have been signed with Sealevel Construction for GLF625 Site Improvements project. We plan to schedule a preconstruction meeting next week. Engineer Angelette reported Sealevel Construction has completed driving piles for 2 deadman for Slip C 939’ West Bulkhead project. The sheet piles are being coated and painted in Alabama. Angelette recommends approval of pay request of $255,437.29. Engineer Joe Picciola reported bids were opened on July 26th for the Slip C 1671’ East Bulkhead project with Crosby Dredging being the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $10,237,799. The bid was in order and he recommends the award to Crosby Dredging. Executive Director Chiasson stated 400’ of this project is for the Oceaneering lease and the remaining 1271’ is under Right of First Refusal with Newpark Drilling Fluids. Engineer John Plaisance reported contracts have been signed with Crosby Dredging for the Mitigation Dredge of Slip D. We plan to schedule a preconstruction meeting next week.

Airport Projects – Richard Osborne reported in July the total aircraft operations were 2,661 with 10,284 passengers and 9,138 vehicles. He reported bids were opened on August 3rd for the Taxiway Lighting and Runway LED upgrades project with Sun Industries being the lowest responsive bid totaling $796,124.14. The recommendation is to award contingent on FAA funding. Gaudet stated good job with the lights at the self-service fuel station at the Airport.

Other Projects – Dustin Malbrough with GIS Engineering reported on Section 203 Feasibility Study. He stated the next milestone is November 1st to submit the draft EIS along with having our tentatively selective plan which is what depth is most economical to the Port. The 3 big components to get to the milestone are 1) economics which is 85% complete, 2) additional benefits of LNG and general cargo, and 3) maintenance dredging figures. Currently the Water Institute is working on the modeling for dredging and should have preliminary figures in October. The draft EIS is 65% complete. Melancon questioned if the 2 other firms AECOM and JAYMAC are still working on economics, which Malbrough replied yes.

Davie Breaux reported E&L Enterprises repaired the wharf and sills for the Nerby Collins Marina steel pile replacement project. They are on site with the crane barge and began removing the wood pile clusters then will start driving the steel piles. They should be complete by the end of the week. Joni Tuck reported on the Offshore Anchorage.

She spoke to the USCG Captain of the Port late last week and they are fine with the offshore anchorage site and it has been forwarded for signatures. Chiasson reported the widening of LA 308 for the Airport Access Road is continuing to move forward.

Chiasson stated the LNG company, Energy World has submitted the request for prefiling with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission so it is now a public project. Also, the preliminary waterway suitability assessment was submitted to the USCG. Now the time has started for Energy World to get everything done for their LNG facility in Port. In the upcoming months, you will start to see several Energy World public meetings as part of the public outreach process.

Cheramie questioned who is in charge, which Chiasson replied the person in charge is Chris Poke. Griffin questioned if that is the same thing being built in Cameron Parish, which Chiasson replied no however there are tons of LNG work and new plants taking place in and around the gulf and in other parishes.

Update from Restore or Retreat (ROR) – Simone Maloz reported on the work being done as a result of the Coastal Master Plan.

ROR is distributing a copy of the master plan along with a map to all state libraries distributing. Relating to finances and the possibility of public/private partnerships or how governments can do things as a business, ROR secured a grant to partner with CPRA to start a financial structure for them. ROR will look into ways to maximize and leverage the funds they have and the expected future funds of over $10 billion over the next 15 years. The statement of interest and qualifications was posted last Friday to develop a team of financial services to look at what we have and other ways to make it last longer. The statements will be due in September. We hope to have that underway by October to influence the state’s next annual plan of how the money is spent. We want to make sure the funds are available to do the projects we have in place.

Chiasson stated a lot of the funding from the different pots of money is grant based, so we will need to bank roll to have the cash flow in order to complete the different projects.

Maloz explained it is similar to the Caminada project the state had to put up the cash first since the funds were grant based then submit invoices to get reimbursed. The state is not in the position to help bank roll, so we need to find other ways to do so. The good news is money man-

agers like the fact that the money is spread out over a period of 15 years and part of federal regulations related to the Department of Justice, so that money is secure in more ways than most. Caminada is a good example, but we are trying to do 5 or 6 projects like that a year so what we don’t want to do is start all these projects and get to year 4 and find out we owe someone $800 million. It has been a very interesting partnership and we are glad that CPRA is trying to think more like a business and hope that this is the first of many to bring the business side to state agencies.

President Gisclair opened the floor for public comment. Curtis “Tompuss” Pierce introduced himself and announced he is running for Port Commission Seat E. Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met July 26th in Fourchon present was P. Gisclair, Melancon, Griffin with Cheramie absent. They also met August 7th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by R. Gisclair second by Kris Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the sale of the 2005 Pontoon Mounted Excavator in the amount of $37,200.00 to Waterfront Property Services, LLC. Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from FCC Environmental Services to lease site GLF624-A of 17.245 acres fronting 939 LF along Slip C. Upon motion by Guidry second

by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the 2-year renewal of Adopt-A-Road program for LA 3090.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Griffin, with no public comment, the board approved naming the Operations Center in memory of Wilbert Collins, Sr. President Gisclair presented for the board’s approval the request from Expert Riser Solutions for a landlord agreement. Bryce Autin explained this allows the bank to come on the lease site in the event of a foreclosure on the loan to sell moveable equipment and also assign the lease to another company in an effort to make back their money. The one difference in this agreement is the bank’s request to foreclose on property and not have to pay rent until the foreclosure is complete. We did negotiate putting a 12 month cap on the time to sell moveables and assign the lease. At the end of the 12 months, they will pay all back rent.

Another issue is the sublease with Weatherford which it was negotiated that during the 12 month foreclosure period the bank pledges the rental paid by Weatherford will be paid to the Port to go toward our rent which is an additional security. Upon motion by Gaudet second by Melancon to approve the landlord agreement, the floor was open to discussion.

Gaudet questioned if they will remit payments from Weatherford as they are received, which Autin stated the only way the 12 month abatement starts if they are not making enough money on the sublease to pay our rent as it comes due. Melancon stated this is a USDA government loan, which Chiasson stated it is a USDA loan but through a bank in Louisiana. With no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Expert Riser landlord agreement.

Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met July 26th in Fourchon present was P. Gisclair, Griffin and Callais with Cheramie absent. They also met August 7th in Cut Off with all present.

Chairman Cheramie presented for the board’s consideration to award the quote for the vessel removal at Griffin’s in Leeville. No Action was taken.

Chairman Cheramie presented for the board’s review the permits from Harvest Pipeline Company, Gulf Inland Contractors, Inc., Discovery Producer Services, LLC, and Castex Lafourche, LLP. Cheramie requested Director Chiasson look into the Castex permit regarding the use of pilings.

Construction & Development Committee - The committee met July 26th in Fourchon present was Griffin, P. Gisclair, R. Gisclair, with Bruce absent. They also met August 7th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Griffin, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the DOTD Third Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Slip C 2600’ project H.010153 which will release the final payment of $3,912,481.

Upon motion by Griffin second

by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the lowest responsive bid from Crosby Dredging in the amount of $10,237,799 for the Slip C 1671’ East Bulkhead project.

Upon motion by R. Gisclair second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously adopted a resolution certifying Compliance with the Public Bid Law for the Slip C 1671’ East Bulkhead project H.012775 (321).

Upon motion by Callais second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the DOTD Intergovernmental Replacement Agreement for Slip C 1671’ East Bulkhead project H.012775 which will provide $1,087,519 of available funds.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Cheramie, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the lowest responsive bid from Sun Industries in the amount of $796,124.14 for the Taxiway Lighting and Runway LED Upgrades contingent on FAA agreeing to fund at least $600,000.

Finance Committee - The committee met July 26th in Fourchon present was Melancon, P. Gisclair, Gaudet with Guidry absent. They also met August 7th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of July 2017 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which total $1,286,519.07.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Bruce, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the July 2017 unaudited financial statements.

Upon motion by Melancon second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from Chett Chiasson, Kris Gaudet, Rodney Gisclair, Mike Callais, and John Melancon to attend the AAPA Annual Convention in California October 1st – 5th, April

Danos to attend the AAPA IT Committee & Cyber Security Subcommittee Meetings in Washington September 12th – 14th, April Danos to attend the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Meeting in Virginia September 18th – 20th, Davie Breaux to attend the AAPA Facilities Engineering Seminar in Florida October 23rd – 26th, and April Danos to attend the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Maritime Convention in Texas October 26th – 27th.

President Gisclair opened the floor for any other business. P. Gisclair questioned the cleaning of the building and requested the staff look into using The Center. He stated Janserv is our cleaner but we could use The Center for one of them possibly the Port Complex.

Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION August 23, 2017

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in special session on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 11:15 AM at the Operations Center 108 A.O. Rappelet Road, Port Fourchon, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll.

ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Rodney Gisclair, Mike Callais, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None President Gisclair opened the floor for any public comment, with none, Gisclair presented for the board’s consideration to approve the LOOP Pipeline Permit. Port Attorney Bryce Autin explained the original pipeline permit allowed for the installation of 1 brine line with no provisions of repair or replacement. The new pipeline permit will cover the work they are doing now, subject to resolving the drainage issues. Upon motion by Griffin second by Melancon to approve the LOOP Pipeline Permit, the floor was open to discussion. President Gisclair questioned if they are replacing the whole line, which Autin stated that this is only for our property. However, he did see the plan that will go underneath the Corps’ levee but not sure how far north it will go. The permit does not cover anything south of our property.

Gisclair’s concern is that they are removing the old line in other places but not on our site. Autin stated we will ask that question during our meeting with them. Guidry questioned the disposal of the brine, which Gisclair stated it will be flushed out and placed in the pit.

With no public comment, the board unanimously approved the LOOP Pipeline Permit on Airport property subject to resolving the drainage issues raised by the Port.

Upon motion by Cheramie second by Gaudet, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepted the low quote from E&L Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $3,400.00 for the removal of the sunken vessel owned by Chuck Naquin located at Griffin’s Marina in Leeville, LA. Upon motion by Cheramie second by R. Gisclair, the board adjourned the special meeting at 11:21AM. ATTEST: Perry Gisclair, President Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 6:00 P.M.

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

3-A A. J. Varner – thanks to town employees 3-B Ronald Sampay – Vet mobile 8-B A resolution supporting the Levee Board allowing golf carts on Elmer’s Island and constructing an airport.

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

A. J. Varner was recognized and thanked Chris Hernandez, Jody Adams & the Police Department for job well done in disposal of the whale that washed up on the beach.

Vet Mobile was donated to the Grand Isle Rotary and Grand Isle Development Team for administering care to animals. It was mentioned that funding and or a Doctor could possible be acquired to fund this program from the Department of Agriculture. The Mayor mentioned that there may be funding through Jefferson Parish SPCA. Ronald Sampey was recognized and stated he has been a resident here for about five years. He mentioned that the golf carts being allowed on the beach is a great idea.

It has opened up limitations to some getting elderly and disabled people onto the beach. Some problems are in need of some attention.

Motion by Council Member Mona Santiny seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the August 22, 2017 town meeting as written.

A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the regular meeting of September 26, 2017 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___

An ordinance requested by property owner, Steve Ashey, to approve the redivision of Lots 5, 6, and 7 of Seaside Subdivision into two larger lots, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION LOTS 5, 6, & 7 OF SEASIDE SUBDIVISION INTO LOTS 5-A & 7-A LOCATED IN TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 2 AUGUST 2017.

Police Chief Laine Landry was recognized and gave the following police report: for the period of August 22 thru September 11, 2017; there were 219 call, 11 arrest, 76 traffic tickets, 130 traffic stops, 30 EMS runs and 3 fires; traffic fines from 8/21 thru 9/11/17 totaled $21,177.00; total from July $100,123.25; court fine collected $4,095.38; Golf Cart Permit Revenues (Running Total) $61,950.00); tags sold totaled 826.

The Chief then commented on the signs on the side of the Highway and on telephone light poles. The Mayor suggested that Entergy and DOTD be contacted about the signs and it was mentioned that an ordinance should be written concerning signs on private property.

Joseph Chauvin GIS Engineering was recognized and reported on the ongoing projects. 1.

Hurricane Levee Project - 1,060 feet remaining for repairs 2. Tennis Court Lights – presented two quotes from Musco No 1 $8,900.00 for Retrofit Existing Pole, No. 2 New Pole & Foundation Base $12,900.00. The Mayor wants to get with Entergy and Jefferson Parish about the funding. 3. Community Center Roof – the original bids were cancelled. A motion was made by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Mona Santiny and unanimously agreed to get a proposal from and an engineer.

Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and reported that his crew is working on drainage problems and cutting town servitudes. There is a problem with trees in the way and he will need a machine that will straddle the ditches. That is what is especially needed for the ditch behind the Esponge house and school. Will start working on culverts and flood gates soon.

The Mayor thanked the Grand Isle Independent Levee District for the hard work they have been performing.

The following ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of September 26, 2017 and October 10, 2017 at which time it will be eligible for adoption ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance amending the Town of Grand Isle Operating Budget line items to correct the distribution of legal fees The following resolution was jointly offered by the Town Council RESOLUTION NO. 2736 A resolution appointing a Municipal Court Magistrate for the Mayor’s Court of the Town of Grand Isle NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: Judge Raymond Bigelow is hereby appointed to preside over the Town of Grand Isle Mayor’s Court as the Court Magistrate.

Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr. This resolution was declared adopted this 12th day of September, 2017.

The following resolution was jointly offered by the Town Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2737 A resolution supporting the Town of Grand Isle Independent Levee Board’s actions to allow the use of Golf Carts on Elmer’s Island and its attempts to construct an airport on Elmer’s Island.

WHEREAS, Elmer’s Island is a major attraction for tourisms for the Town of Grand Isle by attracting fishermen and beach lovers; and WHEREAS, the use of Golf Carts would greatly provide easier access to beach goers and fishermen by allowing them to carry their supplies and accessories to the beach; and WHEREAS, an airport on Elmer’s Island would bring sport lovers from all over the country and greatly increase the tourism economy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the Town of Grand Isle greatly supports the Town of Grand Isle Independent Levee Board’s attempts to allow the use of Golf Carts on Elmer’s Island and also strongly supports the attempts to construct an airport on Elmer’s Island.

Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Mona Santiny, Brian Barthelemy, Leoda Bladsacker NAY: 0 ABSENT: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr. This resolution was declared adopted this 12th day of September, 2017.

A joint motion was unanimously agreed upon to table an invoice from Jones Walker in the amount of $5,197.10 for legal services associated with town legal matters.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to allow Rodney Rigaud to cut down some trees that were damaging the roof on his home.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to waive all permits and fees required for the Miss Grand Isle Pageant Committee to hold their annual Ghost Town Parade on Saturday October 28, 2017 and to allow the committee to use the downstairs of the Multiplex Center to serve food and to have games for the children.

Council Member Brian Barthelemy requests/reports: 1. Requested an update on the speed limit signs on Cypress Lane coming from the back. 2. Stated that “No Motorized Vehicles on Beach” signs be pulled out and replaced with Golf Cart Signs and Side by Side. 3.

Nothing on undesignated levee crossovers needs to be addressed as soon as possible. 4. Some sort

of message needs to be put out that fines will be issued for crossing levee where not permitted. Perhaps pull tags on carts that are not using the designated crossovers. 5. Request ‘No Dumping” sign on Birch Lane to prevent the dumping of fish heads in the ditch. 6. Announced that the repair work on the three small bridges on LA. 1 will start on December 1, 2017.

Mayor’s report: 1. Thanked the Council Member for getting with Chris Hernandez and the office crew for getting with them for things they needed before waiting for the Council Meeting. 2. Stated that the Governor’s staff was asking for the Town’s Master Drainage Plan. 3.

Working on measures for storm protection on the north side of the Island with the Grand Isle Independent

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 20, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office George Adair Jr., 44, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited.

Darryl Lagarde Jr., 39, Gonzales. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; operating vehicle with suspended license; license plate required; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession with intent to distribute xanax.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ron Celestine, 43, Mobile, AL. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Javonte Coler, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Coy Hodges, 36, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Hurley Mathews, 51, Thibodaux.

Violation of probation/parole.

Alijah Morgan, 30, Franklinton. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Mark Ross, 41, Thibodaux.

Criminal trespass; theft.

Joseph Thompson, 32, Des Allemands. Contempt of court.

Shaquille Johnson, 27, Belle Rose. Fugitive.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 Golden Meadow Police Department David Smith, 55, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court; fugitive (2 CTS).

Norbert Bouzigar III, 40, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Omar Harvey, 38, Morgan City. 2nd Degree battery; cruelty to juveniles (2 CTS); domestic avuse battery with child endangerment.

Karlis Starks, 30, Thibodaux. Pedestrians on highways; criminal trespass.

Joshua Stewart, 26, Thibodaux. Violation of uniform controlled dangerous substances law; distribution of marijuana.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 Louisiana State Police Mason Plaisance, 18, Cut Off. Prohibited acts – schedule IV; violation of stop sign; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; failure to drive on right side of road.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Jessie Andre, 25, Thibodaux. Possession of klonopin; fugitive; possession of marijuana 1st offense; possession of xanax; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Andrea Gross, 24, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Mary Johnson, 57, Napoleanville. Stalking; domestic abuse battery.

Wayne Lacy, 38, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things.

Christian Palacios, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Otis Queen, 40, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Peddis Ray, 49, Thibodaux. Battery of a dating partner (2 CTS); battery of a dating partner with strangulation; 2nd degree battery.

Teyheal Starks, 26, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace.

Gage Burnham, 23, Thibo-

Levee District and the State in case IRMA would come this way. Preparing to bring in “Muscle Wall & Tiger Dams”. 4. Thanked Luanne Leblanc for starting “Light Up the Island” bicycle ride on the Island. 5. Thanked Walter Maples for starting a donation program at Sureway Supermarket for the storm victims. Anyone can donate at the store register. He stated that the Mayor and Chief were doing a great job.

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

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

daux. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Andrea Gross, 24, Thibodaux. Fugitive; possession of xanax.

Mikey Landry, 19, Pierre Part. Contempt of court.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Allisia Broomfield, 22, Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Jordan Burrell, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; driver must be licensed; resisting an officer; contempt of court (2 CTS); speeding (11-20 miles over).

Kristoffer Rose, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Keith Schexnayder, 36, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Candace Carrere, 29, Houma. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

Tony Joseph, 35, Raceland. Enter/remain after being forbidden; simple criminal damage to property; simple battery.

Tarah Rousse, 31, Cut Off. Contempt of court; issuing worthless checks.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Golden Meadow Police Department Paul Charpentier, 39, Golden Meadow. Fugitive.

Trey Charamie, 20, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 CTS); possession of marijuana 2nd offense.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Nicholls Police Department Aaron Robichaux, 47, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace – engaging in a fistic encounter.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Louisiana State Police Amos Rodriguez, 53, Raceland. D.W.I 1st offense; driving on roadway laned for traffic.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Darren Charpentier, 43, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Laci Lanclos, 35, Bayou Blue. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia 3rd offense.

Joshua Creel, 34, Houma.

Possession of xanax; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 Louisiana State Police Brandon Delatte, 32, Cut Off. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated; driving on roadway laned for traffic.

Brittany Millet, 26, Labadieville. D.W.I first offense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 Leesville Police Department Jai Fonseca, 28, Raceland. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana 2nd offense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Kyle Naquin, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Tahj Cheatham, 17, Thibodaux. Home invasion; dating partner abuse child endangerment.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lionelle Cheramie, 28, Golden Meadow. Possession with intent to distribute xanax.

Jeffrey Desalvo, 34, New Orleans. Fugitive.

Christopher Harris, 31, Raceland. Fugitive (2 CTS).

Landon Johnson, 20, Thibodaux.

Violation of probation/parole.

George Moresi III, 26, Thibodaux. Speeding (31 or more); D.W.I 2nd offense.

Brandi Rothman, 31, Vacherie. Nonconsensual disclose of a private image; simple assault.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 Golden Meadow Police Department Vietta Turner, 26, Gold.

Fugitive.