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Forthe the For
Deer Processing Let Bourgeois Smokehouse help you stock up your freezer this deer hunting season! We offer wild game processing year-round and specialize in sausages, ground meat and stew meat. All finished products are vacuum-packed, labeled and freezer-ready.
MEAT CHEF LOVER These will make your chef’s mouth water
Boneless Stuffed Chicken Take the hassle out of preparing dinner with Bourgeois Smokehouse boneless stuffed chicken. Choose from the following flavors: Rice Dressing, Cornbread Dressing, Broccoli/Rice/Cheese, Green Onion Sausage or Shrimp Etouffee.
Kochi Mirror Finish Hongasumi AOKO Yanagi Hamburger Patties
Handcrafted a blacksmith in partAlwaysby fresh, Bourgeois Smokehouse’s nershipseasoned with thehamburger top sharpener Sakai pattiesincan be ordered City, Japan. Use this to slice boneless individually or by the case. Perfect for large fish into sashimi or do other detail gatherings by the pit or as a gift for family, knife work. $548 at Korin.com
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For the
BOATER
Trusted Brands Southern Outdoors is an official dealer for several high-quality boat and outboard motor manufacturers like G3 Boats, Sportsman, Blue Wave and Yamaha. Stop by and let us help you achieve your dream boating experience. Accessories Whether you need a life vest, GPS, trolling motor or anything else for your day on the water, Southern Outdoors’ large in-stock selection has you covered.
Southern Outdoors Gift Certificate For the hard-to-buy-for boater on your list, give the gift you know he or she will love!
SALES -AND- SERVICE
1308 Canal Blvd. • Thibodaux • 985.447.4156 2268 Grand Caillou Rd. • Houma • 985-872-9128
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 FURNITURE STORE IN TERREBONNE PARISH FOR THE 5TH YEAR!
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Men’s Black London Calf Western Boots Available at Joe’s Boots & Work Clothes.
Ariat Men’s Tombstone Cowboy Boots Distressed brown/sunny side. Available at Joe’s Boots & Work Clothes.
Men’s & Women’s Danpost Western Boots Available at Joe’s Boots & Work Clothes.
For the
COWBOY All I want for Christmas is a new pair of boots! SHOP WITH US FOR ALL YOUR BOOT AND WESTERN WEAR NEEDS.
6289 W. Park Ave. Houma, LA 70364
985-876-7774
Cannata’s Plaza Shopping Center next to Reef Burgers & Poboys
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Diamond Cross On their own, diamonds are precious; when placed in the timeless symbol of a cross, it takes on a new and special meaning. 1.3 carats set in white gold. Available at Birdsall Jewelry.
Diamond Pendant Give her a shimmering diamond this Christmas. Nothing says how much you love her like a gorgeous diamond pendant. Sizes starting at 1/4 carat. Available at Birdsall Jewelry.
For
HER
Diamond Engagement Ring Diamonds are the traditional choice for engagement rings. Classic and timeless, come see our selection. GIA certified sets. Available at Birdsall Jewelry.
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- Family Owned Hometown Jewlers 610 North Canal Blvd. | Suite 6-A | Thibodaux, LA 70301 | Phone: 985.448.0435 | Fax: 985.448.0883 | www.birdsallgifts.com
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Banquet Room Reservations Celebrate the holidays with us at Courtyard Houma! Our spacious banquet room is available for business meetings, parties and other social gatherings. Need catering? We have you covered there, too! Enjoy 1/2 off banquet room pricing! Call 985.223.8996 to reserve.
NovaLash Eyelash Extensions NovaLash eyelash extensions are an “instant pretty” for any woman who desires for longer, fuller lashes. NovaLash eyelash extensions are meticulously applied lash-by-lash, bonded with award-winning medical-grade adhesives, by a certified professional NovaLash stylist. They are weightless, wonderful and truly transformative. Available at Merle Norman in Larose.
The Bistro Eat. Drink. Connect. at Courtyard Houma’s The Bistro, your food and beverage destination for refreshing breakfast choices in the morning, and a variety of dinner, beer and wine options in the evening. The Bistro also offers specialty beverages made with Starbucks® coffee to help jump start your holiday! Open for breakfast and dinner.
Hydra Facial Detoxify, rejuvenate and protect your skin with a Hydra Facial, a 4-step process that improves skin color, fine lines, wrinkles, oily skin and sun damage. Book a Hydra Facial at Merle Norman in Larose and receive a FREE dermaplaning. $125 (normally $165)
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Dec. 2 from 10-7!
Planning a Holiday Party? Book Your Holiday Party Now for special pricing until January 2017!
Gift sets, door prizes, & Christmas gifts!
Book a HydraFacial today and receive a FREE Dermaplaning!
Rayni Spaulding Owner/Esthetician/MUA
PERMANENT MAKEUP Eyeliner, Lip, Brow $20 OFF All Bookings Nikki Terrebonne Manager/Cosmetologist
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full service salon & spa Pedicures Permanent Makeup Spray Tans
142 Library Dr. • Houma, LA 985.223.8996
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Turkey Breast Baked’s all-white Turkey Perfect for smaller gatherings, Honey d flavors and serves roaste Breast is available in smoked and us yet easy-to-prepare meal 6-8 guests. When seeking a delicio Baked Turkey Breast is ney for your next intimate gathering, Ho the natural choice.
For the
FAMILY
Sides No Cajun meal is complete without a little lagniapp e -- sides. HoneyBaked offers the following sides as singles or combinations to complete your meal: Broccoli Rice Casserole , Cinnamon Apples, Green Bean Amandine, Green Bean Casserole , Orange Walnut Cranberries, Potatoes Au Gratin, Sweet Pota to Souffle. Desserts meal Don’t forget everyone’s favorite part of the holiday selection wide a -- dessert! HoneyBaked has you covered with nuts, and of cakes, pies, cookies and brownies, chocolate and fruit.
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HOUMA • 1539 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd • Wal-Mart Shopping Center 985-851-3692 • HONEYBAKED.COM
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Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Whether out on the water or driving along the bayou, Costa sunglasses deliver the clearest view on the planet. All Costa lenses have 100% UV blockage for maximum protection and 100% polarization to kill reflected glare. Available in a variety of stylish frames, stop by Johnny’s Men’s Shop to pick out the perfect pair.
Southern Marsh T-shirt Made with 100% lightweight cotton and ultra soft spun fabric, Southern Marsh T-shirts are the perfect gift for those who like to hang around the house or camp. Stop by Johnny’s Men’s Shop to pick out a design tha t fits the guy on your list.
Diamond Engagment Ring It’s the most wonderful time of the year ... to say “Yes!” Make the big moment extra special with this 14kt White Gold Diamond Ring from Veer’s Signature Collection, available at Bill George Jewelers. Retail $3,395.
Men’s Clothing & Accessories Nicholls & LSU Gear Free Gift Wrapping Available!
Est. 1905
STORE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 9:30-5:00 • SATURDAY 9:30-2:00 FINANCING AVAILABLE 142 LAURA DR., STE. C • THIBODAUX, LA 70301 • (985) 447-9039
605 West Third Street • Thibodaux, LA 70301 • (985) 446-1144 • Find Us on Facebook!
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Arthur Court Serveware Sand-cast aluminum is what Arthur Court Designs is known for. Inspired by nature, our artisans craft this cool, lustrous metal into themes of plants and animals that add elegance to the dining experience. Serveware, barware, home décor and gift items can be found at Tis The Season at Bella Cosa Fine Gifts.
For the
HOME
Trimming the Tree Grandchildren’s Delight is just one example of what our fabulous designers have created this year. Come by and see all the wonderful items we have to create a one of a kind tree in your home at Tis the Season at Bella Cosa Fine Gifts. Rocking Horse Santa This Rocking Horse Santa will serve as a beautiful center or accent piece to your Christmas decor. This Christmas piece is sure to add character and style to any home. Santa can be found at Tis the Season at Bella Cosa Fine Gifts.
Deck the Halls, Walls, Mantel & More Ornaments • Candles • Nutcrackers Pillows • Wreaths • Collectibles • Tableware Mangers...and much more
Christmas Ornaments
30% OFF Black Friday Only 9-4pm Friday, & Saturday 9-6pm • Sunday 1:30-5pm
25% OFF STOREWIDE These 3 Days Only
‘Tis the Season at Bella Cosa 649 Corporate Drive, Suite A • Houma • (985) 868-1944
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Flowers
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AUDUBON ZOO 6500 MAGAZINE STREET, UPTOWN
Open Spring and Summer! Gator Run, a lazy river the newest addition to Cool Zoo, a wild and wet splash park!* AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS CANAL STREET AT THE RIVER
Snorkel or dive in the Great Maya Reef. A new underwater adventure!* ENTERGY GIANT SCREEN THEATER ADJACENT TO THE AQUARIUM
3D and 2D Adventures
AUDUBON BUTTERFLY GARDEN & INSECTARIUM 423 CANAL STREET
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Be sure to visit the Golf Club at Audubon Park for world-class golf and dining. Brunch, lunch and dinner. Uptown in Audubon Park. FOLLOW US ON:
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The Courier & Daily Comet Christmas Coloring Contest Prizes Awarded to the Winning Entries in Each Age Category!
1st Place:
4 Tickets to The Audubon Zoo, Aquarium, or Insectarium
2nd Place:
2 Tickets to The Audubon Zoo, Aquarium, or Insectarium
CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST RULES
CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST ENTRY FORM Name:
Age:
Phone:
Address: City:
State:
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Mail Entries to: The Courier, 3030 Barrow St., Houma, LA 70360 or The Daily Comet, 104 Hickory St., Thibodaux, LA 70301
Address:
CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST ENTRY FORM Name:
CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST ENTRY FORM
1. Contest open to children ages 3-11. Only one picture may be submitted by each child. Employees of this newspaper, contest sponsors and their immediate families are not eligible to win. 2. Pictures may be colored using crayons, markers or colored pencils. Two winners from each age group (3-5, 6-8 and 9-11) will be awarded prizes. Decision of judges is final. 3. All submissions become property of The Courier and may be published by The Courier in print and online. 4. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. on December 14th, 2016. 5. Winners will be notified by phone by December 16, 2016.
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Song Phi Nong Thai Restaurant 279 Enterprise Dr. A, Houma, 985-872-9010 Mee Grub A Song Phi Nong specialty, Mee Grub is chicken, shrimp and assorted vegetables in a red curry sauce over crispy egg noodles.
Song Phi Nong Fried Rice Combination of chicken, shrimp, BBQ pork and beef stir fried with egg and an assortment of vegetables
Cashew Sauce Cashews, onions, bell peppers, baby corn, carrots, celery, water chestnuts and mushrooms
Pad Thai A traditional Thai favorite, Pad Thai features stir-fried rice noodles with egg, green onions, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts. Additional options include beef, pork, vegetable, tofu, shrimp and seafood.
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Song Phi Nong Thai Restaurant
Houma, LA
Offering fresh, authentic Thai cuisine with over 350 craft beers and specialty cocktails
279 Enterprise Drive A • Houma, LA • 985.872.9010 Open Monday - Saturday Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Dinner: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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For the
BOATER
Minn Kota Fortrex 80 / g Motor US2 Bow-mount 24V Trollin
Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 74sv 7� Chartplotter/Fishfinder with Bluechart G2
THE ALL-NEW EVINRUDE E-TEC G2, the outboard of the future
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Reach-in Refrigeration We offer reach-in freezers, coolers, and beer boxes in various configurations at excellent prices. Perfect for your special someone’s man cave! Give us a call or visit our showroom today!
Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat Control your home HVAC system from anywhere with an Internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or PC. Holiday special price $149.
Ice Machines Units starting as low as $1800. We stock a large selection of Manitowoc, KoolAire, and Hoshizaki ice machines. Stop by our showroom, give us a call, or visit our website for more information!
Many thanks to all our valued customers, associates, family & friends.
Our Customers are the Coolest 314 South Hollywood Rd., Houma • 985.868.8945 • www.coolestcustomers.com
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Having trouble finding that perfect gift for the person who is always calling for help with their iPhone or Windows 10 computer? The Busy Bee Clinic offers technology series in iOS (iPhone and iPad), MAC, Windows 10, Android, and digital photography. All of our training series costs $129 for a year for any one of our technology series. Our series run 1 hour per week for 14 weeks. If you miss one or just want to repeat one for further understanding, you can attend the series for an entire year. With each training series gift, you will receive a gift certificate and a gift to include when wrapping. See our website, www.BusyBeeClinic.com, or call 985-873-0107 for more details.
Chamilia Choose from a wide selection of Chamilia sterling silver charms at The Wishing Well.
Jenna Gown - $34 Capture the sweet innocence of baby’s first debut in this unique gown, fit for a princess. Ruffles surround the kimono bodice and gathered hem to complete the look.
Thymes Frasier Fir Candle Collection A tradition that feels right at home. Crisp Siberian Fir needles. Heartening cedarwood. Relaxing sandalwood. Availabe at Three Stitches. Starting at $20.
The Great Big Book of Savings Scratch & Win Giveaway Official Rules
No purchase or payment necessary. Making a purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States who reside in Louisiana and who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of entry. Giveaway begins on Thursday, November 24, 2016 and ends on December 12, 2016. Taxes, if any, are winner’s sole responsibility. Sponsor: Gatehouse Media, LLC and The Courier & Daily Comet. For official rules, description of prizes and odds disclosure visit: www.houmatoday.com or www. dailycomet.com or contact sponsor at the following address: The Courier, 3030 Barrow St, Houma, LA 70360 or Daily Comet, 104 Hickory St., Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Electric Guitar Package Includes guitar, amp, tuner, strap, gig bag, cord and accessory pouch and online lesson card. $249.99
NeO Nail Spa Christmas Special Purchase a $100 Gift Certificate and receive a free $25 Express Pedicure. Purchase a $50 Gift Certificate and receive a free $10 Eyebrow Waxing. (Cash Only)
AH, HA! ORDER YOUR HOME-DELIVERY GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR HARD-TO-BUY-FOR PERSON! CALL OR DROP BY TODAY! 104 HICKORY ST., THIBODAUX OR 3030 BARROW ST., HOUMA (985) 448-7623 OR (985) 857-2222
Sundance Spas Sundance Spas is known for high-quality products built to provide relaxation and family entertainment. Available at Clearwater Swimming Pools in Houma. Sundance Spas create the ideal hot tub experience to take the chill out of winter. Enjoy up to $1,000 off in-stock spas this holiday season.
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Rougaroux Rums Invite the Rougaroux into your home this holiday season for the perfect cocktail or gift! Made with locallyfarmed raw sugar and molasses, enjoy 3 varieties: Rougaroux Sugarshine Clear Rum, Rougaroux Full Moon Dark Rum, and Rougaroux 13 Pennies Praline Rum (visit the distillery and you will find 13 Pennies across our door to ward off the curse of the Rougaroux). $20-$25 +tax
LA1 Whiskey The perfect gift for whiskey lovers, LA1 Whiskey is locally hand-crafted in small batches so it won’t last long! Named for being the first aged whiskey produced in Louisiana since Prohibition. $45 + tax
Santa doesn’t want milk this year.
The Oryza Vodka Blood Mary Kit Need a unique idea for your Christmas party? This one-of-a-kind Cajun Bloody Mary Kit includes Oryza Vodka (made with local rice), Bloody Mary Mix, spicy green beans, spicy okra, glass jars with handles, and in a kit ready to give – just add a bow! $35 + tax
Please celebrate responsibly. 1635 St. Patrick Highway | Thibodaux, LA 70301 | 985.446.0002 | dpdspirits.com
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❏Letter from Rudolph-$5
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DEADLINE TO ORDER IS WED., DEC. 14, 2016 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION
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THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF SAVINGS SCRATCH AND WIN GIVEAWAY OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. GIVEAWAY PERIOD The Great Big Book of Savings Scratch and Win Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) begins at the earlier of the time the Publication is delivered to home delivery subscription subscribers or 6:00 a.m. Central Time Zone (CT) on November 24, 2016 and ends at 5:00 p.m. Central Time Zone on December 12, 2016 (the “Giveaway Period”). PUBLICATION(S) The following publication(s) are participating in this Giveaway (the “Publication” or “Publications”): The Courier & Daily Comet Newspapers. ELIGIBILITY The Giveaway is open only to legal residents of the United States who reside in the state of Louisiana and who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry (the “Entrant” or “Entrants”). Employees, contractors and interns of GateHouse Media, LLC and The Courier & Daily Comet (together, “GateHouse Media”), and each of their respective divisions, affiliates, parent companies, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies (including, in each case, immediate family members) are not eligible to enter the Giveaway. For purposes of this Giveaway, “immediate family members” is defined as spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as "in-laws", or by current or past marriage, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extension, and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or not related. In order to enter the Giveaway or win the prize, the Entrant must comply fully with these official rules (the “Rules”), and by entering agrees to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of GateHouse Media, whose decisions shall be binding and final in all respects. GIVEAWAY RULES 1. On November 24, 2016, all editions of the Publication(s), including those delivered to home subscribers, will include a Great Big Book of Savings (the “Book” or “Books”). The Publication containing the Book is available for purchase in and around Houma/Thibodaux, LA. 2. Each Book will have a “sticky note” scratch–off ticket attached to it (the “Ticket” or “Tickets”). Seventeen thousand five hundred (17,500) Tickets will be distributed with the Books. 3. Tickets will also be available at no charge during the Giveaway Period at the offices of the Publication(s) located at 3030 Barrow Street in Houma, and 104 Hickory Street in Thibodaux, and will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis while supplies last. The offices of the Publication are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. CT. There is a limit of one (1) Ticket per person per day to be distributed from the Publication’s office during the Giveaway Period. 4. Entrants should scratch off the Ticket in the designated area to determine if the Ticket is a Winning Ticket, as described below.
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5. Ten (10) winning Tickets will be distributed with the Books during the Giveaway Period (the “Winning Ticket” or “Winning Tickets”). 6. Each of the Winning Tickets will include the following word “WINNER” and a toll-free number (the “Number”) to contact during regular business hours. Entrants receiving a Winning Ticket (the “Giveaway Winner” or “Giveaway Winners”) should call the Number as soon as possible, but no later than 10:00 a.m. CT on December 9, 2016. During this call, the Entrant will be asked to provide contact information and will be given details on the prize the Entrant has won. 7. The Publication will then contact the Giveaway Winner and make arrangements for the Giveaway Winner to physically appear at the offices of Publication with the Winning Ticket. The Giveaway Winner must appear at the offices of the Publication by 5:00 p.m. CT on December 12, 2016 (the “Claim Deadline”) to have the potential Winning Ticket verified by a representative of the Publication and the corresponding prize awarded. 8. THE GIVEAWAY WINNER MUST PRESENT THE WINNING TICKET AT THE OFFICES OF THE PUBLICATION. NO PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED IF THE GIVEAWAY WINNER DOES NOT PRESENT THE WINNING TICKET TO THE PUBLICATION. 9. NO WINNING TICKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR VERIFICATION AFTER THE CLAIM DEADLINE. ODDS OF WINNING Odds of winning are based on the number of Tickets distributed; ten (10) of the Tickets produced will be Winning Tickets. PRIZES A total of ten (10) prizes will be awarded in this Giveaway if all (10) Winning Tickets are verified by the Claim Deadline. The prizes being awarded are as follows: 1 $100 Gift Card (approximate retail value (“ARV”) is $100).
If all ten (10)Winning Tickets are not verified by the Claim Deadline, no additional Tickets will be issued and no additional prizes will be awarded. Each of the potential Giveaway Winners must sign and have notarized an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability and Publicity Release (the “Release”) in order to be eligible to accept the prize. In the event a potential Winner is disqualified for any reason, the prize will be forfeited and no compensation will be given. No substitution or transfer of the prize will be allowed, except at the sole discretion of GateHouse Media. GateHouse Media reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. The prize has no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash at any time. No
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THE GREAT BIG BOOK OF SAVINGS SCRATCH AND WIN GIVEAWAY OFFICIAL RULES compensation will be given for lost, stolen, mutilated or expired gift cards or gift certificates. GateHouse Media is not responsible for replacing lost, stolen, mutilated or expired gift cards or gift certificates. Fulfillment of gift cards and gift certificates is the sole responsibility of the merchant, not GateHouse Media. The gift certificate or gift card must be surrendered upon redemption and no photocopies or reproductions will be honored. The restaurant gift certificate does not include alcoholic beverages. Taxes and gratuity are not included. The restaurant may require that reservations be made in advance subject to seating availability to redeem the prize. The restaurant reserves the right to restrict redemption of the prize to certain days of the week. Further, the restaurant reserves the right to restrict redemption of the prize on all holidays including but not limited to legal, religious or other as determined by the restaurant and to restrict redemption of the prize on the day preceding any such holiday. TAXES All local, state and federal taxes incurred by accepting a prize will be the sole responsibility of the Giveaway Winner. Any person winning over $600 in prizes during any one year period will receive an IRS Form 1099 at the end of the calendar year, and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS. Each of the Giveaway Winners will be announced in a future edition of the Publication. The decisions of GateHouse Media will be final as to all matters. CONDITIONS By entering, an Entrant agrees to comply with these Rules and the decisions of GateHouse Media, which are binding and final, and release GateHouse Media, and each of its divisions, affiliates, parent companies, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and anyone associated with the production of this Giveaway, and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability for any claims, injuries, losses or damages (including attorneys fees) of any kind arising out of their participation in this Giveaway or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any prize. The potential prize winner waives the right to assert as a cost of winning the prize any and all costs of verification and redemption or travel to redeem said prize and waives any liability or claims (including attorneys fees) which might arise from redeeming or seeking to redeem said prize. In the event of noncompliance with these Rules, or if prize is refused or cannot be accepted for any reason, the prize will be forfeited. Upon forfeiture or refusal, no compensation will be given. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use the Winner's name, photograph, likeness and/or statements attributed to winner regarding the Giveaway, for advertising and publicity purposes without further compensation or consent. All entries become the property of GateHouse Media. This Giveaway shall only be construed and evaluated according to the laws of the state of Louisiana , without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws and submission of any entry constitutes acceptance of such laws. This Giveaway is void where prohibited. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. If, due to a printing, production or other error, more prizes are claimed than are intended to be awarded per the above, the intended prizes will be awarded in a random drawing from among all verified and validated prize claims. In no event will more than the stated number of prizes be awarded.
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GateHouse Media is not responsible for lost, stolen, misdirected or mutilated Tickets; errors in these Official Rules, in any Giveaway-related advertisements or other materials. GateHouse Media reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify and/or void Tickets held by an Entrant who GateHouse Media believes has attempted to tamper with or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of this Giveaway. This Giveaway is not intended for gambling. If it is determined that an Entrant is using the Giveaway for gambling purposes, he/she will be disqualified and reported to authorities. GateHouse Media and its affiliates reserve the right to use any and all information related to the Giveaway, including information on Entrants obtained through the Giveaway, for marketing purposes or any other purpose, unless prohibited by law. GateHouse Media reserves the right to change the rules of this Giveaway at any time by posting updated Rules to www.houmatoday.com and www.dailycomet.com . An Entrant’s participation in the Giveaway after the posting date of revised Giveaway rules signifies notice and agreement to the revised Official Rules of the Giveaway. NAMES OF WINNERS To obtain the names of the Winners, contact the Publication at 3030 Barrow Street, Houma, or 985-857-2291 by December 31, 2016. SWEEPSTAKES ADMINISTRATOR Second Street Media, 317 N. 11th Street, Suite 302, St. Louis, Missouri 63101. SPONSORS Gatehouse Media, LLC and The Courier & Daily Comet 175 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford, New York 14534.
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