Friday, October 5, 2012

If we were treated as second-class citizens, it would be an improvement


I couldn't agree more with Mayor Kerner "If we were treated as second-class citizens, it would be an improvement"

Hurricane Isaac flooding


Below is 2 links from the LAtimes talking about The Great Wall of the Westbank and if it affected us...  ...   Well it did !! But doesn't seem like it matters !!

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-new-orleans-levees-20120924,0,6082237.story


http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-new-orleans-levees-box-20120924,0,6675462.story

Three men busted with 62 redfish after leaving The Pen

                        Louisiana Sportsman







http://www.louisianasportsman.com/details.php?id=4377


Three Jefferson Parish men were cited Friday (Sept. 21) for allegedly keeping more than four times their legal four-man limit of redfish during a Lafitte fishing trip, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said.

The three men were cited with possessing 62 redfish, the LDWF said.
LDWF agents cited 57-year-old Rickie Thomas of Westwego, 56-year-old Leon Firven of Avondale and 80-year-old Willie Langford of Avondale for taking or possessing over the limit of red drum and possessing undersized red drum, the agency said.

Additionally Firven was cited for fishing without basic and saltwater fishing licenses, the LDWF reported.

The citations came after agents received a complaint about people catching over the limit of red drum in The Pen just east of Lafitte, the LDWF said.

The agents stopped the men in their vessel as they were leaving the area and allegedly found them in possession of 62 red drum, with some of those fish being undersized.

Regulations allow each angler to possess five redfish per day, with a 16 inch minimum length. Only one red drum in a man’s limit may be over 27 inches long.

Due to the men being 47 red drum over the legal limit, taking or possessing over the limit red drum is elevated to a Class Four violation that carries a penalty of $400 to $950 in fines and up to 120 days in jail or both plus court cost and revocation of fishing licenses.

Taking or possessing undersized red drum carries a penalty of $100 to $350 in fines and up to 60 days in jail or both plus court costs. Angling without a basic license and saltwater license both bring penalties of $50 in fines and up to 15 days in jail or both plus court costs.

In addition to the fines, the men will be charged a civil restitution for the value of the illegally taken fish in the amount of $1,315.60, the LDWF said.

Gretna Ferry returns just in time for Gretna Fest

Gretna Ferry returns just in time for Gretna Fest !
 
 
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s (DOTD) Crescent City Connection Division (CCCD) announces that the Gretna/Canal Street ferry will return to service Friday, October 5, just in time for the kickoff of this weekend’s 2012 Gretna Heritage Festival.
 
In anticipation of large crowds, October 5-7, CCCD will begin enhanced service as follows:
 
SCHEDULE
 
· An extended operating schedule will be in effect from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, October 5, from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 7

Jean Lafitte establishes Hurricane Isaac recovery fund





To help residents in the Jean Lafitte area struggling to recover from Hurricane Isaac, the town is setting up a fund to be administered by a nonprofit, Mayor Tim Kerner said Thursday. Donations may be sent to Hurricane Isaac Recovery Fund, Jean Lafitte Town Hall, 2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, LA 70067 or by calling 504.689.2208 for more details.


House in Lafitte as Hurricane Isaac hits on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2012.jpg 
 
 
Kerner said 150 to 300 homes were flooded after Isaac stalled over the lower Jefferson area for more than 60 hours in late August. Kerner said this week he has been in discussions with two nonprofits that will oversee distribution of donations to the area to assist hurricane victims.
Some residents have reported difficulty in receiving assistance through federal programs as well as insurance reimbursements. Isaac was the fourth storm in seven years to flood Jean Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria.

By Andrea Shaw, Staff writer Nola.com

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Blood Donation - Faith Adam

DONATE BLOOD ON BEHALF OF
2 year old FAITH ADAM of Lafitte


Faith is the daughter of Jeremy & Gloria (Encalade) Adam,
grand daughter of  Mike & Jamie Adam and Treasure Encalade

On August 29th Faith was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a malignant (cancerous) tumor that develops from nerve tissue, that usually occurs in infants and children.  It is rarely found in children under 10.  Besides chemotherapy, blood tranfusions will be an important part of her ongoing medical protocol.
Faith is being treated at Children's Hospital in New Orleans.

At the time of your donation please state that it is "replacement donation for Faith Adam".  This is the only way to identify donations made on her behalf as well as determining blood matches.
All blood types are needed especially Type 0 negative

Westbank Blood Center
2701 Manhattan Blvd, Ste 21
Harvey, La

Mon, Tues, & Thu: 12pm - 8pm
Fri: 7am - 3pm
Sat: 9am - 3pm

Go to www.thebloodcenter.org or call the Westbank Donor Center at 504-263-1190 for more info.



Thursday, August 23, 2012

Encephalitis Mosquitoes found in Lafitte Area

 
 
Have you gotten one of these on your door ?? 
 
Mosquito Control of Jefferson Parish has found encephalitis mosquitoes in traps that have been placed in different areas of Lafitte. 
 
If you recieved this notice it means an area tested positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus, which can cause encephalitis, in a 10 block radius of your home. 
 
Please don't panic, but get informed.
 
 
In response to the increased West Nile activity reported in Louisiana, Jefferson Parish’s contractor, Mosquito Control Services, LLC, has significantly increased abatement efforts, including spraying and mosquito testing.

Over the past three months, Mosquito Control Services has been spraying at elevated levels and these efforts increase if a positive West Nile result is found in a mosquito sample, chicken flock or an animal or human. A positive West Nile result triggers a specific expanded suppression protocol which concentrates intensified mosquito abatement efforts in the area surrounding a positive sample.

This increased activity includes:

Door to door pamphlet distribution and public education in the immediate area of the positive sample.

Intensified larval inspections, breeding site and storm drain treatments, and reduction of mosquito breeding sites throughout the entire zone of the positive sample.

Three night time spray truck applications of the immediate area and surrounding zone.

Additional traps in the immediate area of the positive sample for mosquito population and disease activity evaluation following control procedures.

Elevated abatement operations will continue until vector mosquito numbers fall below established threshold levels and all samples are determined to be negative for encephalitis.


Jefferson Parish residents are advised to police their own property for standing water. Mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle. Remember, just about anything that can hold water, even a bottle cap, could be an ideal place for mosquitoes to breed. Proper control measures can go a long way in stopping the spread of mosquito borne illnesses like West Nile Virus.

Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions around the home:
  • Empty containers that might be holding water weekly.
  • Flush bird baths, kiddie pools, pet water bowls, and bromeliads weekly.
  • Don't over water potted plants; remove pans under flower pots to dump any unnecessary water.
  • If you have a swimming pool, fountain, pond or water garden, make sure it has a pump that is operational and keeps water circulating. Stock ponds with minnows or other fish.
  • Treat swimming pools with appropriate chemicals on a regular basis.
  • Check roof gutters to make sure they are not clogged or holding water.
  • Fill and grade low spots, indentations and tire tracks.
  • Remove trash and spare parts from your yard and keep grass mowed.
  • Keep boats, barbecue grills, etc. covered (make sure tarp is tight and doesn't hold water) or drain regularly.
  • Remove old tires from your yard by placing them curbside for collection (4/week/home) or bring them to the nearest trash drop off site for disposal.
  • Fill tree holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete.
  • Residents are advised to take the following steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites: avoid being outdoors at dawn and dusk, wear long sleeves and long pants when outside, use insect repellant containing DEET according to label directions. All window and door screens should be bug tight.
For additional information about mosquito abatement efforts or to report problem swimming pools or other potential sites of mosquito breeding in Jefferson Parish, please call the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs 504-731-4612 or Mosquito Control 504-366-0084

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Senior Center Luau Party

The members of the Lafitte Senior Center celebrated their monthly birthday party Hawiian style !!
 
 
 

3 of our best Town of Jean Lafitte workers.  Don't worry Mayor Kerner, they were on their lunch break !!



 
Chicken Dance !!



 
Love Birds, Steve and Nancy

 
Do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around, that's what it's all about !!







 
The new couple.  I love it when our older generation find happiness again.