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Assessor’s report demonstrates ways to help parish growth
By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer
To prepare for parish and state elections in October, local registrar of voters offices are participating in the statewide Voter Registration and Education Week. This fall, Louisiana voters will have new early voting machines. To help prepare voters for the new machines, Lafourche is hosting an open house Tuesday through Friday. Demonstrations will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Thibodaux office, 307 W. Fourth St., and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Galliano office in the South Lafourche Library, 16241 E. Main St. See Voter Page 3-A
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WED., SEPT. 4 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux
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Study: Without river sediment, Gulf of Mexico has moved 10 miles closer to Houma
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By Halle Parker, Daily Comet Staff Writer
Since 1932, the Gulf of Mexico has moved at least 10 miles closer to Houma as the sediment in the Terrebonne Basin has not been replaced. In that same time frame, Morgan City, situated about 35 miles to the west of Houma, has yet to see any encroachment by the Gulf. A recent study examined how the Atchafalaya Basin, adjacent to Terrebonne, has avoided many of the subsidence issues faced by areas like Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes by remaining connected to the Mississippi River through the
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Old River Control Structure, a diversion upstream that dates back to 1957. Robert Twilley, the executive director of Louisiana Sea Grant and lead researcher of the study, said the stark contrast between floodplains of the Atchafalaya Basin and Terrebonne demonstrate the importance of the river’s natural cycles in building land and creating healthy wetlands. “If you want to talk about the power of the river, then just look at the Atchafalaya,” he said. He noted that while the proximity to the river causes a lot of nuisance flooding to residents in Morgan City, especially during the spring flood season, it has maintained a strong natural barrier against hurricanes. Unlike the fading marshes in parts of south Terrebonne and Lafourche, the wetlands to the south of Morgan City host large trees that are made possible by the elevation provided by the sedimentation of the river — or the process of dropping sediment. See Study Page 3-A
New report reveals Louisiana economy continues downward skid Amid positive reports, numbers show Louisiana is falling further behind the rest of the nation
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Despite many positive news stories in recent months, the Pelican Institute released an economic report card Thursday, titled “Louisiana’s Still Not Working,” which highlights the job losses, outmigration trends and other critical factors that are contributing to Louisiana’s continued economic decline. Analyzing job growth, personal income, population and gross domestic product figures, the new report card, which is a follow-up to last year’s “Louisiana’s Not Working” from the Pelican Institute, presents the real numbers that are impacting the state’s economy and hindering access to jobs and opportunity for all Louisianans. Among the many facts detailed in the report card are that from July 2018 to July 2019, the Louisiana civilian labor force de-
creased by more than 6,500 people and over that same period, Louisiana also became the only state in the U.S. to lose jobs. Despite some reductions in recent years, Louisiana has also earned the distinction of having the seventh highest unemployment rate in the nation. The Pelican Institute’s report card also notes that most reductions in the unemployment rate in recent years come from a combination of people leaving the workforce or leaving the state completely. For example, Louisiana lost 27,914 residents from July 2017 to July 2018, which represents the fourth largest population loss in the country. An analysis of economic activity paints a similarly depressing picture, with Louisiana’s 1.1 percent economic growth rate in 2018 ranked No. 41 in the country and falling significantly behind the U.S. economy’s 2.9 percent growth. See Economy Page 5-A
Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux stood before the Parish Council last week with three table legs, each engraved with “ITEP”, “Economic Development” and “Council of Governments”. These legs demonstrated the three pillars in which Lafourche Parish stands upon in order to be successful and beneficial towards its residents. The first leg was labeled as ITEP in reference to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program, operated by the State. ITEP incentivizes companies by offering tax exemptions over the length of projects occurring in parishes, and in the past has actually decreased the revenue coming into parishes due to the longevity of projects. According to Thibodeaux, with the executive order passed by Governor Edwards earlier this year, this program has changed dramatically in where businesses and companies will have five years of tax breaks at a rate of 80%, so that parishes will now get up to 20% of the previously inaccessible funds. After five years, companies are eligible to reapply for the breaks. In partnership with ITEP, Thibodeaux also referenced the recently implemented software program the parish created in order to ease accessibility for businesses applying for the program in Lafourche parish. Companies input their information, and the software gives an immediate See Assessor Page 3-A
Body of dock worker found in Port Fourchon
The body of an unidentified man was recovered in Port Fourchon Friday, authorities said. According to Chett Chiasson, executive director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, authorities were notified about the body Friday afternoon. Harbor police responded, located and recovered the body of a black male who was a dock worker in Port Fourchon, Chaisson said. Foul play is not suspected.
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LPSO conducting seatbelt checkpoints
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct seat belt checkpoints in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of September 4, and September 12. During these checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as for proper inspection tags and other potential violations. Checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists.
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(13841 E. Main-Larose) and it’s members would like to thank our supporters in the Bayou Community for your support during our Annual Steak Supper and Live Auction held on August 9th.
Your continued support is truly appreciated. May God continue to Bless You! Rev. Ivy Wilson, Pastor Board of Trustees: Clarence (CJ) Marts Jr., Ronal Marts, Onita Harris, Anjanette Marts, Brian Marts
Are you still a Big ELVIS fan? Do you still love to hear his songs? Then come to La Casa, in Larose on Friday, September 6th to hear Jayson Alfano with “The Elvis Experience” from 7 to 10 p.m. There’s NO cover charge. Bring the whole family for some great entertainment. Call La Casa for a reservation. For more information, call Brenda Bernard at 632-2312. __________________
South Louisiana Orchestra to have concert Sunday
South Louisiana Community Orchestra will present its Fall Patriot Day Concert (Glynn “Rip” Dagenhardt, Conductor) on Sunday, Sept. 8th at the Regional Military Museum, 1154 Barrow Street, in Houma. Admission for adults is $10; children ages 12 and under $5. Admission if free for any Military or First-Responder personnel dressed in uniform. __________________
SLHS Class of 2004 celebrating 15 years
SLHS class of 2004 will be holding its 15year class reunion on October 25th at LaCasa in Larose beginning at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 1883 to host meeting
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court, Pope Pius X #1883 will hold a covered dish meeting on Wednesday, September 11th at 5:30 p.m. at the Spiritual Life Center behind Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. Ladies 18 years and older are invited to join CDA Court. For more information call Betty Melancon at 632-3270. ___________________
LPSO to participate in Back to School Campaign
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with law enforcement agencies throughout the state to combat distracted driving in school zones. This is part of a statewide effort entitled the Back to School Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign. The purpose of the campaign, slated for September 3-6, is to raise awareness for the ban of handheld cell phone use in school zones through a coordinated statewide effort. Motorists are expected to be particularly attentive while driving in areas where children are present such as school zones. The use of cell phones is prohibited in school zones where signs are present indicating a “hands-free” zone. This means that use of a cell phone or similar device is prohibited within the school zone unless the device can be used hands-free, such as with a Bluetooth headset.
Correctional Complex recognized for project achievement
The Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex has been recognized with a regional project achievement award by the Construction Management Association of America. Sheriff Craig Webre accepted the award on August 21 in New Orleans at the annual Regional Infrastructure Conference for the association’s Gulf Coast Chapter. The complex was recognized as the top project in the region among all government construction under $50 million. As the recipient of the regional award, the project will now compete for the award at the national level with the winner to be announced in September 2019. Pictured is Jason Reibert (left), Gulf Coast Chapter President of the Construction Management Association of America, presenting the awards to Sheriff Webre (center) and Jim Brown (right), Director of Preconstruction Services at W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company.
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Twilley said the plants in the marsh need that constant source of elevation with new sediment to keep their roots from becoming too wet and drowning. “The wetlands around Morgan City get that every year,” he said. “That sediment, that elevation capital keeps those wetlands alive and keeps the Gulf of Mexico where it’s been since 1932.” With the deterioration of Terrebonne Parish’s natural barriers, residents have passed taxes on themselves to construct flood and hurricane protection, such as the Morganza-to-the-Gulf system. While Twilley said the protection system is a feat of engineering,
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residents in Morgan City haven’t had to discuss building such a system because of the buffer provided by the wetlands. “What’s the value of those wetlands?” said Twilley. “Look at the tax rate over in Terrebonne.” The study notes that to combat the ongoing loss of marshes along the Mississippi River Delta — the seventh largest delta in the world — due to the high rate of subsidence and sea-level rise then “high sediment input will be necessary in a large scale.” The study says river diversions like those proposed in the state’s $50 billion, 50-year coastal master plan can use the river’s natural pulse for “regional-scale wetland restoration.” While restoration projects based in using dredged materials can offer “limited recovery,” the study points to diversions as the main solution to overcoming the long-term sediment deficits and elevation decline along the coast. “The long-term maintenance of eleva-
tion platforms in both the proximal and distal sedimentation regions will require large sediment plumes from river diversions that can have large basin impacts,” according to the study. Twilley said the results seen in the Atchaflaya Basin demonstrate that the river’s high and low cycles throughout the year lend to land building closer to the river, or diversion, while maintaining healthy estuaries for shrimp and oysters farther downstream where the sediment doesn’t reach. Diversions have to follow the seasonal changes on the river, which allow for both the sedimentation of marsh during the spring flood and draining during the summer and fall. “Let the rhythm of the river control those wetlands and look at how successful it’s been,” he said. “Nature figured this out a long time ago. Let’s just use nature’s cycle.” — Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.
43rd Annual TaWaSi Antiques and Vintage Show September 6 & 7 from 10 am to 5 pm September 8 from 10 am to 4 pm
Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux
Unlimited admission tickets are $10 Collectables include: furniture, silver, glass, porcelain, books, linens, estate and costume jewelry, dolls, maps, papers, rugs, vintage clothing, home decor, glass repair and resotration Benefiting Local Projects of TaWaSi For tickets, visit www.tawasi.net, www.eventbrite.com or contact any TaWaSi members. Tickets also available at door.
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result as to their qualification, and forwards the results to the assessor’s office for review if favorable. Thibodeaux called it “one stop shopping”, and will make it easier for businesses to come to Lafourche. In regards to Economic Development, with the second leg displayed before the council, Thibodeaux referenced her consultation with Joe Max Higgins. Higgins is the Jr. Chief Executive Officer of Golden Triangle Development Link, an economic development firm based in North Mississippi, and reviewed Lafourche Parish’s tax code, recent marketing efforts, and what the offerings are for businesses looking to establish themselves in the parish. It was recommended the tax code be revised, something that the Council has already begun to look at, as it turns companies away and discourages their business due to the complexity. That, as well the difficulty in obtaining the information needed to be in accordance due to an outdated website, does more harm than good when trying to bring in the diverse and large companies that Lafourche needs in order to be profitable. Thibodeaux’s report was punctuated by the fact that the citizens of Lafourche deserve a government that knows what each part is doing, and proposed a Council of Governments to discuss projects, marketing and tourism efforts, and what is ongoing throughout the parish. Modeling after the councils in other parishes, primarily St. Mary Parish, she stressed that a government that knows what its counterparts are doing will propel
Lafourche to be more competitive against other parishes, and demonstrate to businesses coming to the parish that governing bodies work together well. “Residents of Lafourche elected us and this is what they deserve,” Thibodaux said, “Ya’ll can look around, we are getting left behind.” She finished her report by installing the last leg of the table, demonstrating that with the three legs, it holds up the table of Lafourche and is what makes it a successful and profitable parish.
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“The first step to participating in the electoral process is registering to vote,” Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said in a news release. “This fall, Louisianians will choose statewide leaders as well as vote for a host of local and municipal races, constitutional amendments and propositions. Make sure you get registered so you can Geaux Vote on Election Day!” The deadline to register to vote in-person or by mail is Sept. 11. The deadline to register to vote online is Sept. 21. Eligible voters can register online at https:// voterportal.sos.la.gov. Early voting for the Oct. 12 election will be
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held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, excluding Sunday, Sept. 29. Lafourche now has three early voting sites: the Thibodaux registrar’s office, the Mathews Government Complex, 4876 La. 1, and the Galliano office. Voting on election day will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at regular polling locations. The state has also unveiled a new sticker design for voters. The new sticker, “In Love With Louisiana,” was designed by Tony Bernard and features the state bird and seal. The stickers will be available for early voting, the Oct. 12 primary and the Nov. 16 general election. For voting information, call the Lafourche Registrar’s Office at 447-3256.
— Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.
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Tarpons, Trojans score jamboree wins Gazette Sports Report
The old adage is that the jamboree doesn’t matter. But when you were 2-8 last season, it just feels good to win one. On Friday night, South Lafourche won one and it was a most dramatic victory. The Tarpons beat H.L. Bourgeois 20-14 in the TGMC Community Sports Institute High School Jamboree. With the teams tied at 14, H.L. Bourgeois attempted a last-second Hail Mary pass when Tarpons senior Jake Pitre slid under the ball and intercepted it, then weaved through the defense 90 yards for a score. With the clock at zero, Pitr’s pick-6 was the last piece of icing on the cake of a 20-14 Tar pons win.
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“It feels amazing,” Pitre said. “We had a tough year last year. I did it for my teammates. We wanted to get this thing started off on the right foot.” The jamboree was a back and forth affair, and the Tarpons only ever led when the clock hit zero. The Braves got the ball first and marched down the field for a quick score and a 7-0 lead. But the Tarpons answered back with a long touchdown drive capped on a short run by quarterback Patrick Gisclair that made the score 7-7 at halftime. In the second half, the Braves struck again. South Lafourche fumbled and the Braves came out of the scrum with the football, waltzing it 20 yards into the end zone for a score and a 14-7 lead. But the Tarpons again answered. With a run-heavy offense, South Lafourche lulled the Braves to sleep. With the defense in the box, the Tarpons hit a play action pass bomb from Gisclair to Eric Thibodaux to tie the game at 14. Coach Blake Forsythe said he was so proud to see the right in his team. “Last year, I think that was a problem area for us,” Forsythe said. “I wanted to see us handle adversity. You can’t simulate adversity in practice. It was good to see
we had something inside of our rib cage. Our kids just kept fighting.” The Braves were driving and had their own eyes on a win. They got into Tarpons territory, but stalled. They were going to settle for a field goal on the last play of the game, but penalties pushed them back. They tried a Hail Mary, but Pitre had other plans. It was his third interception of the game (one was called back by penalty). “I’m tired,” Pitre said with a laugh. “I have to get in better shape. But I’m grateful we found a way to get the win.” ___
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went out there and they executed. I thought it was a good showing. We have some work to do, but I think it was a good starting point for our football team.” The Trojans can both run and pass. Senior halfback Deon Jenkins was a monster in the jamboree, rushing for two scores, while consistently pushing the line forward to help his team. When he wasn’t running, first-year quarterback Ashtrein Duncan was throwing. He hit two 50-yard
touchdown passes to keep the offense moving. Menard said the playmakers will get all of the love, but he wanted to give credit to his offensive line. “When you can have success both running and throwing, I think it means that you’re doing a whale of a job blocking up front,” Menard said. “We were very happy with how our line blocked them today.” In the second half, the Gators put two touchdowns on the board to trim a 30-7 deficit down to 30-21. Menard said he
pulled his defensive starters and was playing mostly with reserves. He said he wasn’t concerned about the lategame surge. “We were working on building our depth,” Menard said. “We put in some younger guys and they made some youthful mistakes that they’ll learn from. The Tarpons play St. Charles Catholic on Friday night to start the year while the Trojans play White Castle. Both teams will be at home.
Trojans roll in jamboree
South Lafourche won their jamboree in the last minute, but Central Lafourche had other plans. They controlled their jamboree mostly from start to finish. The Trojans beat South Terrebonne 30-21 at the Lafourche-Terrebonne Jamboree, using high-powered offense to keep the Gators off balance. The Trojans fell behind 7-0 early, but then scored 30-straight points to go ahead 30-7. The Gators got a few scores late on the Trojans’ reserves. “I’m really proud of the kids,” Central Lafourche coach Keith Menard said. “They
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For Sale: Three bedroom furnished home. Located on Hwy 308, Larose, North of the Intracoastal Bridge. Asking $132,000. Call 985-772-5467 FMI. _________________________ House For Sale: Three bedroom, two bath brick home. Whole house generator, fireplace, two carport and shed. Located in Golden Meadow. Asking $80,000. Call 985-6911955 or 985-691-3301 FMI. _________________________ House For Sale: REDUCED! 2120 South Bayou Dr., Golden Meadow. SOLID 3 bedroom/1 bath on parade route. Lots of parking, large screened in patio, large shed, plenty of storage, covered carport. Call 337515-3478 or 985-632-6883. _________________________ For Sale: 2015 Southern Estates Mobile Home—TO BE MOVED. 245 West 26th Street, Larose. 16x80, three bedroom/2 full baths. Modern interior with many upgrades including central air/heat, garden tub and Whirlpool appliances. Front and back covered porches included. Selling partly furnished is interested. Call or text 985-232-3619. Asking $48,000 OBO. _________________________
FOR RENT
For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ 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 985-6374133.
For Rent: Three bedroom, 2 bath, house newly remodeled. Appliances included. Carport, laundry room. Located on East 75th St. $1300/month and $800/deposit. ALSO Corporate Rental: fully furnishes, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath.Call 985-2580243. _________________________ For Rent: Three bedroom, 1½ bath in Galliano. Newly remodeled, ceramic tile, hardwood floors; no pets; background checks. $900/month and $900/deposit. Call 985-4757272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________
Garage Sale: Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7 from 8am till 3pm at 202 Darwin Drive in Raceland. Lots of everything. _________________________
FREE RENT! Ask us about our move in special. 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.
HELP WANTED
For Rent: 4 bedroom brick home, newly remodeled in December; located in Cut Off; $925/month, $925/deposit. Call John at 398-0179 or Amanda at 413-0778. _________________________ For Rent: small 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer. Icebox, stove; utilities paid; grass cut; $700/month, $400/deposit. 154 Sandra Street, Larose. Call 985-665-2548. _________________________ For Rent: Unfurnished 3 bedroom/1 bath. Located at 213 McCloud Road, Lockport. Rent $575. Damage and utility deposit $1100. Phone 985-5322541 ext 17. _________________________ For Rent: Camper space, $340/month. Also, 32 ft. camper for sale, $2,000, needs some repairs. 985-398-0172 or 985475-7696. _________________________ Camp for Rent in Grand Isle. Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: Two bedroom, partly furnished. Golden Meadow area. FMI call 6651220. _________________________
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For Sale: 32x12 Lafitte Skiff . Ready to go to work. Comes with extras. Call 696-9199 FMI. _________________________
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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 630-220-0177. ________________________
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Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________
GARAGE SALES
Moving Sale: September 5th, 6th, and 7th, 7 a.m-till. Located at 378 East 43rd Place in Cut Off. Furniture, men and women’s clothing, household items. Venmo, cash, or credit card (will be charged 3% for a card). _________________________
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 Drivers, Routabouts, Dozer Operators. Must be able to pass drug screen/ physical, be reliable and have own transportation to work. FMI call 985665-1220. _________________________
MARINE RECRUITER needed with HR Experience and Basic Computer Skills. Email resume to contactus@ gulfcoastemploy.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. _________________________ Tank Specialties is seeking full time truck drivers. Excellent starting pay: CDL X endorsement, vacuum, winch and roll off experience preferred, have at least 3 years of verifiable driving experience, 1 year recent tank experience. We offer health, dental, 401k plan and paid vacations and holidays. Full time schedule (operating hours negotiable). Please call 985-693-6266 and complete and application at Tank Specialties, 13097 Hwy 308, Larose, LA 70373. _________________________ Pacific Gulf Wire Rope Inc., Fourchon has an immediate opening for a CDL driver and facility technicians. Competitive pay and benefits. Apply online at pacgulf.com http://pacgulf.com/ or email resume to cy@pacgulf.com _________________________ 2 Full Time Grass Cutting Positions Open: Must have a valid drivers license. Contact Bryan at 985-696-5550. _________________________
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Help Wanted: Licensed property and casualty producer needed. Please send resume to P.O. Box 468, Raceland, La. 70394. _________________________
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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 985-6965174. _________________________ 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. ________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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) 2586047. _________________________ 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!
Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-2580465. _________________________ 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. _________________________
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NOTICES
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EZEL DANOS
Ezel Danos, 89, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 4th from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemertery. Mr. Ezel is survived by his sons, Ronald “Nutch” (Karen) Danos, Brian (Janell) Danos and Cory (Becky) Danos; 12 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Ezel was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley P. Danos; parents, Gustave and Drazelie Danos; daughters, Charlene Danos and Patricia Serigny; son-in-law, Richard Serigny, brothers, Louis Danos, Macklin Danos, Antoine Danos and Eunice Danos; sister, Eva Smith. Falgout Funeral Home entrustred with arrangements. _________________
PRAYERS
HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen
OBITUARIES
BERT CROSBY
EZEL DANOS
Ezel Danos, 89, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 4th from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemertery. Mr. Ezel is survived by his sons, Ronald “Nutch” (Karen) Danos, Brian (Janell) Danos and Cory (Becky) Danos; 12 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mr. Ezel was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley P. Danos; parents, Gustave and Drazelie Danos; daughters, Charlene Danos and Patricia Serigny; son-in-law, Richard Serigny; brothers, Louis Danos, Macklin Danos, Antoine Danos and Eunice Danos; and sister, Eva Smith. Falgout Funeral Home entrustred with arrangements. ___________________
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Bert Crosby, 92, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Crosby was born in Golden Meadow, Louisiana and had been a long life resident of Laredo, Texas. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Army and was duly decorated with the WWII Victory Ribbon. Bert’s life vocation and calling was a minister of the Gospel. He was a pastor, Evangelist and Missionary for over 50 years. He will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Angelle Crosby; and brother, Mike Crosby. He is survived by wife, Doris Gautreaux Crosby; children, Scott Crosby from Abbeville, Louisiana and Susie Crosby Reyes from Laredo, Texas; grandchildren, Andre Crosby from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Amy Billington from Dallas, Texas, Tania Hollrah from Denver, Colorado, Jeana Tarravella from New Orleans, Louisiana and Brandon Reyes from Laredo, Texas. Also surviving him are other relatives and many friends. Visitation was held on Monday, September 2, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a Religious Services, Officiated by Rev. Scott Crosby, was held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons, Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. on San Bernardo Ave. A Religious Service was held in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Committal services followed at the Laredo City Cemetery. ___________________
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LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The University of Louisiana System has launched a new program with the goal of getting Louisianians back to school and finishing their bachelor’s degree. The program is designed to re-engage the approximately 653,000 people in Louisiana with some college credits who dropped out before completing a degree. Henderson says the program is an opportunity to improve the state’s secondto-last ranking on adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher. The program has 51 degree programs ranging from business and education to health care and the humanities. It was introduced in May and has already engaged with more than 1,100 students. The United States has a 30.9% educational attainment rate at the level of Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Louisiana sits at a 23.4% rate. Students interested in completing their degree can apply at www.CompeteLA.org or they can text CompeteLA to 58052. Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s public colleges are receiving standardized forms to report hazing allegations, as the state’s top higher education board works to comply with toughened anti-hazing laws. The Board of Regents developed specific forms for both colleges and organizations to provide hazing allegations to law enforcement. The forms include sections to explain actions taken to respond to the claims. The board adopted the forms at its meeting last week, along with a policy requiring any school or organization that receives “sufficiently credible” hazing allegations to publish that information on its website. Some redactions are allowed. The standardized forms and toughened disclosure come in response to new anti-hazing requirements enacted by lawmakers this year. The latest provisions seek to force colleges to report those claims quickly or face a fine up to $10,000. ___
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
nition. Krewe of Bacchus Captain Clark Brennan says the East Bank team and the Eastbank girls World Series finalists will ride on a special float in the krewe’s Mardi Gras parade on Sunday, Feb. 23. Brennan says the young athletes are “role models” whose “tremendous accomplishments” need to be recognized. The teams’ managers and coaches will join the athletes on the float. The East Bank team won the world championship last month, defeating Curacao 8-0. ___
The discount also applies to rides on the museum’s restored PT305 boat as well as tours. Residents have to show a valid Louisiana driver’s license in order to get the discount. The discount is only available for walk-up purchases. It does apply to
group sales. The museum details the American experience in World War II. The museum’s newest exhibit tells the story of Andrew Jackson Higgins and Higgins Industries, which built the famed landing craft used during the Normandy invasion in 1944.
World War II Museum: Half price for Louisiana residents
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana residents can visit The National WWII Museum for half price during September. In a news release, the museum says this is the fifth consecutive year that they have cut prices for Louisiana residents.
Ann Picciola, member of LaJeunesse Volunteers for Family and Community, is pictured with her pin and certificate honoring her 50 years as a member of Louisiana VFC. Pictured with her are Becky Gautreaux, Area Agent and Christine LeBouef, Lafourche VFC President. Also honored as 50 year members were LaJeunesse members Betty Melancon and Brenda Compeaux.
Louisiana’s Little League champs to ride in Bacchus parade
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Legal advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 11:00 A.M
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 23, 2019 as read. Mr. Chauvin and Oneil Malbrough from GIS Engineering gave the following report: 1. Stated that on August 1, 2019 they held a pre-bid meeting for the segmented rock breakwater project. Bids will be opened on August 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. 2. The beachside rock breakwaters are being constructed by Bertucci Contractors and should be complete by October. They are building 5 breakwaters. 3. The grass needs to be cut to perform the levee inspections. 4. Still working on the After the Fact Permit for the Walnut levee. 5. New pumps on Smith Lane cost will be for one 48 inch pump cost is $850,000.00 and for 2 - 24 inch pumps cost is $290,000.00. 6. Capital Outlay have the levee board in Priority 2 for 1.5 million, Priority 1 has $193,000.00 and Priority 5 has $678,000.00. President Camardelle thanked the levee board commissioners and the town employees for working hard. He also thanked CPRA and Jefferson Parish Officials, especially Councilman Templet for the help with Hurricane Barry. Will set a meeting next week with Senator Alario and Representative Gisclair
to discuss the Capital Outlay. Mr. Camardelle stated that the town and levee board has access to plenty of pumps if we need them for this hurricane season. Motion by Council Member Besson, seconded by Council Member Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses for the Lower Mississippi Valley Washington DC trip in September to lobby our delegation. President Camardelle thanked Commissioner Besson for working on the tractor and getting quotes for building to store the levee board equipment. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to introduce the following: Resolution A resolution amending the budget ending June 30, 2019. Roll call vote as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Sr., Arthur Bellanger, David Camardelle NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution is considered adopted this 13th day of August, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to introduce the following: Resolution A resolution adopting the budget ending June 30, 2020. Roll call vote as follows: YEAS: Kelly Besson, Sr., Arthur Bellanger, David Camardelle NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution is considered adopted this 13th day of August, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses associated with operating the district. Commissioner Besson stated that the new tires for the Army Surplus Truck is in and the piling at the end of Fifi Island is installed. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 12:17 a.m. David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District 9/4/19
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. AUGUST 29, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Timmy Autin, 57, Galliano. Possession of methamphetamine (2 cts); illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance. Kassie Bella, 27, Larose. Fugitive. Tilden Billiot, 50, Galliano. Fugitive; contempt of court. Leah Chiasson, 35, Larose. Prohibited acts, sch.I; possession with intent to distribute heroin; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of suboxone; distribution of heroin. Krystal Collier, 36, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Margaret Collier, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Eleazar Hernandez, 33, Cut Off. Hit and run driving with no personal injury; contempt of court. Brian Martin, 52, Galliano. Violation of probation/ parole. Dodie Morris, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). AUGUST 30, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tyler Alario, 26, Lockport. Resisting an officer (Misd). Use of wire-
less telecommunications devices in school zones prohibited. Jordy Cressione, 25, Gheens. Theft by shoplifting (Misd) (3 CTS). Theft (Misd) (2 CTS). Louisiana State Police Mathew Cheramie, 30, Larose. Driving on roadway laned
for traffic. D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .15 to .19) (Misd). AUGUST 31, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tyler Chiasson, 33, Galliano. Theft (Misd). Carson Malagarie, 38, Cut Off. Theft (Misd).
Al Kibodeaux, 52, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Louisiana State Police Justin St. Pierre, 37, Lockport. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Misd). Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019 6:00 P.M.
At 6:15 p.m. no quorum was present therefore the meeting was cancelled. Members present: Mayor David Camardelle, Council Member Leoda Bladsacker, Police Chief Laine Landry Members absent: Council Member Ray Santiny; Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr., Council Member Brian Barthelemy. The next meeting will be the regular meeting of September 10, 2019. ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle 9/4/19
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