Voleo Representing !!

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A Beautiful Day

Its a beautiful day
a time where I can have fun and play.
The skies hold the rain away
Its just a beautiful day..

Its a beautiful day,
I daydream about life as I lay.
The trees, how they gently sway,
Its just a beautiful day..

Its a beautiful day
the air is fresh like grass cut in May
the wind with a little gulf breeze spray,
Its just a beautiful day..

Its a beautiful day
I woke up again, I can talk and pray,
I can move about my limbs, I'm loved; I'm here to stay.
Its just a beautiful day..

GO FISH Meeting

Over 600 fisherman & supporters came out on Saturday to the Alario Center.  I spoke to Michelle Chauncey on Sunday and she said it was a huge success.  Thanks to all.  Way to go !! 

Here are a few pictures of our locals.

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Meeting, Saturday August 4, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WHAT TO DO ABOUT BP OIL SPILL SETTLEMENT, GULF COAST SEAFOOD COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

WHEN: Saturday, August 4, 2012, 10am to 6pm: Registration begins at 8:30am

WHERE: Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Boulevard, Westwego, LA 70094

WHAT: Free Community Conference hosted by GOFISH Coalition

GO FISH invites all fishermen, fishing industry businesses and their families affected by the BP Oil Spill Disaster Settlement: Economic Losses and Compensation, to attend, express concerns, and receive answers to help individuals, families, and small businesses make the best informed decision regarding their offers.

There will be informational panels on the following topics:

1) BP Economic Settlement: Pro’s & Con’s

2) Basin Specific Impact to the Fisheries & Fishermen: From the Perspective of the Fishermen

3) Impact to the Fisheries & to the Community

Gulf Organized Fisheries in Solidarity & Hope (GO FISH) is a seafood industry coalition formed in reaction to the unprecedented challenges faced by commercial fishermen of all fisheries as a consequence of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. GO FISH’s mission is to assure the fair treatment of fishermen and supporting industries, the real restoration of damage to our traditional fishing grounds, and preservation of our resource-based coastal way of life.

CONTACT:

CLINT GUIDRY

p: 504-952-4368

e: tclint@cox.net

w: GOFISHcoaltion.com

Shrimpers to battle over turtle rules

New federal efforts to save endangered sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico are angering shrimpers who say their livelihood is being threatened. The culprit, in their view, is equipment called a turtle excluder device, or TED.

Click link to read full article.

http://www.bradenton.com/2012/08/01/4137836/shrimpers-battling-over-turtle.html

A New Generation

My heart is overflowing with pride, that families who have lived in Lower Lafitte for well over 80 years has continued to grow such beautiful little red beans.

On August 1st 2012, God gave us the blessing of raising a new baby in our wonderful community.  This is my BEAUTIFUL grand daughter Maelie Rose Navero.  She is a 5th generation Lafittian, and what that truly means is that she will be loved and cared for by a whole community.  This is why we stay, this is why we endure the heartache of hurricane season, so we can see our children and grandchildren grow up and thrive in the awesome place we call HOME.  As Dorothy said... 

There's no place like HOME !

Welcome to this place we call paradise Maelie.  May you grow to love it as much as we do.

2012 Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

On behalf of Mayor Tim Kerner, the Council of the Town of Jean Lafitte, it's residents, and all of Jefferson, come celebrate 200 years of Louisiana heritage and culture at the Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival. The festival will be held on the grounds of the Town Hall at 2654 Jean Lafitte Boulevard. Admission is only $10 and children 12 and under are FREE!

The Lafitte Seafood Festival is Jefferson's celebration of Louisiana's culture, heritage, strength, food and perseverance! The people of Lafitte and surrounding area of Jefferson know a thing or two about "laissez les bon temps rouler" or "letting the good times roll". Come celebrate with the BEST seafood dishes, artisan booths, craft vendors, storytelling, kids' activities, music and more.

Entertainment Line-Up

Saturday, August 11th

2:00 p.m. Liquid Peace Revolution
3:30 p.m. Lost Bayou Ramblers
5:00 p.m. Rockin Doopsey
6:30 p.m. Category 6
8:00 p.m. Little River Band

Sunday, August 12th

2:00 p.m. Amanda Shaw
3:00 p.m. Brandon Foret
4:00 p.m. Junior & Sumtin Sneaky
5:00 p.m. Wet Willie
6:30 p.m. Starship