Wednesday, October 22, 2014 The Lafourche Gazette

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Health Dept. seeks end to billing rape victims

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Levee work may keep insurance spikes at bay

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s health department said Monday it will seek a ban on billing sexual assault victims for exams and tests, in response to outrage from victims’ advocacy groups and lawmakers that the women were being charged for treatment.

The law changes recommended by the Department of Health and Hospitals will be proposed in the legislative session that begins in April. The plan centers on the Crime Victim’s Reparation Board, which gets money from a fine levied in criminal court cases.

Currently, the board can’t accept bills directly from the medical provider for treatment of rape and sexual assault victims, and those who don’t file a police report have been deemed ineligible for reimbursement.

DHH said the policies force hospitals to treat the victims like any other emergency room patient and bill them or their insurance companies for care.

Under its legislative proposal, the health department said it will ask lawmakers to prohibit medical providers from billing victims for treatment and to let hospitals directly seek reimbursement from the reparation board.

It also wants lawmakers to remove any requirement that sexual assault victims file a police report to be eligible to have their treatment costs covered by the board.

“It appears the commitment is there to end the mistreatment of rape victims when it comes to unacceptable billing practices,” said Rep. Helena Moreno, D-New Orleans, in a statement saying she will sponsor the legislation.

The issue surfaced with a story from NOLA.com ‘ The Times-Picayune describing sexual assault victims facing thousands of dollars in medical bills when they sought treatment after their attacks.

See Victim Page 5-A

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Arrests...........................10-B

Bid Notices......................7-B Calendar of Events.........2-A

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Football Contest..............2-B Legal Notice....................7-B

Lottery.............................2-A Memorials.......................9-B

News In Brief..................7-A

Obituaries.......................9-B

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Surfin’ the Net................10-B

VOLUME 49 NUMBER 6

Buster Avera

Contributing Writer

Courtesy: South Lafourche Levee District

The South Lafourche Levee District’s continued improvements to the levee system may be enough to qualify as a certified levee by the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Lafourche councilman begins fight with cancer

Lafourche Parish Councilman Lindel Toups has been diagnosed with cancer.

Toups, a councilman for 19 years, told the Daily Comet Monday that he plans to fight the cancer and remain on the council as long as possible.

Doctors told Toups he has cancer, but are unable to specify the type. He is scheduled to return in two weeks for further testing, more information and to set up a treatment plan. He said he is unsure if he’ll be able to attend the Oct. 28 Lafourche Council meeting.

Toups told the Daily Comet that he went to the hospital on Oct. 17 to undergo surgery to remove the cancer but when they went in surgically they could not do so since it was all over, in spots. Doctors couldn’t remove the tumors.

“I’m going to keep on like nothing is going on. They’ve had some people that fought through this. A lot of it has to do with the attitude and I’m going to fight it,” Toups told the Daily Comet.

Toups is a lifelong Gheens resident and has been married to his wife Sheila for 40 years. He represents District 6, which includes Raceland, Gheens and Mathews.

See Spotlight Page 5-A

October is historically a dangerous hurricane month in Louisiana. Storms including Hilda, Juan and the storm of 1893 bear witness to that fact that we must be ever vigilant.

Hilda was one of the nation’s worst disasters from a hurricane-spawned tornado event, killing 23 innocent people in Larose in 1964. Juan was the last hurricane to flood lower Lafourche, putting 4.5 feet of water in the 10th Ward area in 1985. The storm of 1893 caused the deaths of more than 2000 people in Louisiana, 700 died in Chenier Caminada, and caused the communities of Leeville and Cut Off to be born as people migrated away from their former homes nearer the coast.

Since Juan, the South Lafourche Levee District has steadfastly tried to protect our ever-sinking community in the 10th Ward, building levees higher and higher despite seeming abandonment from the federal government.

In the last nine years, SLLD has raised our levee system about four to five feet on average.

And during the same time period, since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, while guarding against rising water, SLLD has taken on another protective banner, that of trying to protect us from rising insurance rates too.

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decertification of our levees after Katrina has the potential to cause south Lafourche homeowners to pay skyrocketing premiums for flood insurance.

Now fast forward to the October SLLD public meeting and General Manager Windell Curole’s comments about the latest FEMA surveys of uncertified levees.

FEMA’s process for looking at “uncertified” levees, called the Levee Analysis and Mapping Procedure (LAMP), shows the SLLD system to be within less than onefoot of being able to withstand its models for 100 year protection.

See Levee Page 5-A

Staff Photo by Babs

Tammy Boudoin is shown giving Jimmy Allemand, Jr. a pack of gratons (cracklings) at Saturday’s Shriner sponsored Cracklin’ Cook Off and Car Show. Mitch Griffin took first place in this year’s competition.

If you didn’t get your fill of pig skins, you can purchase more at this weekend’s 41st annual French Food Festival. See the ad on page 6-A for a schedule of weekend events.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWS TO USE …

3 month commodities to be given out Thurs.

The three-month commodities will be distributed on Thursday, October 23 at the Lafourche Parish Library in Cut Off for the South Lafourche area from 11 a.m. till all are gone.

Those getting commodities must have their red card with them. FMI call Nanette at 632-3989.

Galliano TOPS invites participants to join

Tops LA 0376 Galliano, welcomes people interested in weight loss / maintenance to the TOPS program at 102 Ena St. at the Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center on Thursday nights.

CLINIC DRUG STORE Tim J. Callais, Pharm.D.,R.Ph. 110 So. Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow, LA (985) 475-7777

Hrs: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Give us a call!

Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. and meeting is from 6 to 7 p.m.

For more information contact Betty Galliano at 985-278-7261.

CLHS to host open house Thurs.

Central Lafourche High School will be hosting “Lights On Afterschool,” an open house event for the public to view after-school activities the school offers.

The event is set for Thursday, October 23 from 3 – 4 p.m.

Parents and their children are invited to learn about the various tutoring sessions and enrichment activities available.

For more information on this event or to see the calendar of available tutoring sessions, visit the school website, www.clhs.lpsb. k12.la.us or the school’s Facebook page www.facebook.com /CLHSTrojans.

Art entries sought for Festival exhibit

The Les Artistes du Bayou Art Contest and Exhibit will be held at the French Food Festival on October 24, 25 and 26. This year’s theme is Crawfish.

Other categories are landscape and seascape, portraits, still life and floral, animals, abstract, black and white, 3-D paintings, workshop-adults only and old master replica. Paintings cannot be larger than 36x48 including frame.

Entry fee will be $5 per entry. Theme entry fee is $7 per entry. Any questions call Barbara at 696-4320.

Register in the Bouvier

Room at the Larose Civic Center on Thursday, October 23 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Friday, October 24 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Ladies Day to be held Sat. in Larose

The Larose-Cut Off Church of Christ will be sponsoring a Ladies Day Event on Sat., October 25 at the corner of Hwy. 308 and E. 16th St. in Larose, beginning at 8:30 till 11 a.m.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. till 12 noon.

Hellena Hall of Houston, TX will be the guest speaker and the topic will be Footsteps of Jesus.

FMI call 985-693-3026.

Free hunter ed. classes to be held this weekend

Free hunter education classes are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26.

Course times and locations are Sat., Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fire District #3, Galliano Station (17462 West Main Street) and Sun., Oct. 26, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at LPSO Shooting Range (3451 Highway 182, Raceland).

There is no cost for this course, but advance online registration is required FMI contact the LPSO Training Academy: (985) 449-4480, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gospel meeting to take place Oct. 26 - 28

The Larose-Cut Off Church of Christ will be hosting a gospel meeting on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, October 26, 27 and 28, at the Church of Christ building in Larose, corner of Hwy. 308 and E. 16th St. Guest speaker will be John L. Hall of Houston, TX. Sunday, Oct. 26, lunch

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Early evening worship service will be announced.

Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 27 and 28 gospel meeting times are from 7 to 8 p.m.

FMI call 985-3026.

Fall festival to be held Oct. 31 in Galliano

The South Lafourche Baptist Church, located at 17077 E. Main (across the bayou from Lady of the Sea Hospital), will host its Fall Festival on Friday, October 31 from 6 p.m. till.

The public is invited to come and enjoy a fun, safe Halloween alternative for families that includes food and games for kids. The event is free to the public.

For more information call 985-632-4119.

Benefit softball tourney to be held Nov. 1

Team Ledet is hosting a co-ed single pitch softball tournament on November 1 at the Larose softball fields.

First pitch is at 5 pm. Entry fee is $150 per team.

Concessions and refreshments will be for sale.

Even if you aren’t playing, come by and enjoy some good food and good company! All proceeds go to South Lafourche Relay for Life!

For more information or to enter the tournament, contact Keara Plaisance at 985-696-9038 or Angie Plaisance at 985-696-9037.

Entry forms and flyers can be picked up at Neil’s Small Engine in Larose.

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Savor the Flavor will be held on Saturday, November 1 beginning at 6:30 at the American Legion Post #83 home in Lockport.

The event is for adults only and offers tastings of each chef’s special, along with wine, soft drinks, water, and desert for only $20.

For more information call 985-532-5909.

VFW Post 8538 to sponsor pageant Nov. 2

The VFW Post #8538 Pageant will be held on Sunday, November 2nd at the Post #8538 home, 2220 VFW Lane in Larose.

Event times: Baby to Petite Miss registration is at 10 a.m. Competition will start at 10:30 a.m. Jr. Teen to Ms. Classic registration is at 11:30 a.m. Competition will start at 12 noon.

Entry fee will be – Baby to Little Miss, $50; Buddy Poppy to Jr. Teen, $60; Teen/Miss/Ms/Lady/Classic, $70.

Divisions: Baby, 1 day to 12 mths; Toddler, 13-24 mths; Tiny Miss, 2 years; Little Miss, 3-4 years;

Buddy Poppy, 5-7 years; Petite Miss, 8-9 years; Jr. Teen, 10-12 years; Teen, 13-15 years; Miss, 16-19 years; Ms., 20-29; Lady, 3049; and Ms. Classic, 50 and over.

Dress code is BabiesPetite Miss – Sundays best; Jr. Teen – formal wear.

Admission will be 12 and older, $5; children 5 to 11, $2; 5 and under free.

Early registration, mail to Rachael Turchin, c/o VFW, 246 W. 32nd St., Larose, LA 70373. For more information contact Rachael Turchin at 985-665-7831, Janet Turchin at 817-7290741 or Amy Guidry at 985258-7704.

A marine will be there collecting Toys For Tots, everyone is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy.

NRA conceal, carry class set for Nov. 15

Eymard Shooting Academy will offer a conceal and carry class on Saturday, November 15. The course will consist of eight classroom hours and shooting exercises. Call 985-632-4000 to register. Class is limited to 10 students.

Calendar events are also listed online. www.thelafourchegazette.com

Savor the Flavor set for Nov. 1 in Lockport

The Bayou Lafourche Folklife Museum in Lockport is sponsoring Savor the Flavor, the latest fundraiser

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Victims From 1-A

The Senate Select Committee on Women and Children heard similar stories Monday.

A New Orleans college student who didn’t give her name described being raped during a weekend trip to Destin. She received treatment at the local privatized LSU hospital, which billed her more than $2,000 after her insurance company wouldn’t cover the treatment costs.

Another woman who also didn’t provide her real name said when her daughter was sexually assaulted, the family received more than $4,200 in bills for medical supplies, medication and hospital treatment. “It’s as if the victims have no rights through our hospitals. If our homes are broken into, we’re not charged for evidence collection,� said the woman, who spoke to the committee by telephone and used a fake name. “We felt like we were let down by our state government, our local government and just all humanity.�

It’s unclear if the victim’s board will have enough money from court fines to cover the new costs.

Health department spokeswoman Olivia Watkins said the agency will work with lawmakers and the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, which oversees the board, to ensure “appropriate levels of funding.�

Also, the state plans regulatory changes to prohibit the board from considering the sexual assault circumstances to determine medical reimbursement.

The board couldn’t consider what a person was wearing or whether the victim was

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“This is the first time since Katrina that the Federal Government has given us good news about our levees,� said Windell Curole, General Manager of SLLD. The LAMP process was designed to give certification to levees that the CORPS identified as below its 100year model.

LAMP’s 100-year model is different from the CORPS’ model by about five feet, said Curole.

Curole called the SLLD system a poster child for uncertified levees, showing only a few places where LAMP has identified an overtopping potential.

Those identified places are on the west side going north from Bully Camp on which SLLD is now actively raising the levee by about three feet, and in Delta Farms along the Intracoastal Waterway where state money is about to pay for improvements to the floodwall.

SLLD’s goal since Katrina has been to get a 16foot average elevation on the south end of the system and 13 feet on the north end.

According to Curole, FEMA’s models and SLLD’s results now seem to be nearly the same.

The identified low areas are “tiny and few� he said, and should be mostly eliminated by December of this year.

Even if these levees would be deemed low under LAMP models, slight overtopping potential and subsequent ponding will nonetheless support the same insurance rates we now pay.

That’s the best news— the possibility that our insurance rates may not spike.

We may only have to worry about rising water going forward.

Of course there are no guarantees. “We can never guarantee no flooding, but we’ve taken large steps,� said Curole.

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BTNEP awarded grant for Bayou Lafourche cleanup

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) has been selected as a recipient of a Healthy Communities Grant

by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the State’s premier antilitter and community improvement organization.

This year’s grant, in the amount of $8,140, will support BTNEP’s 2015 Bayou Lafourche Cleanup that will take place on March 14, 2015. The event is projected to clean up 106 miles of the bayou from Donaldsonville to Leeville. In the past three years, over 3000 volunteers have donated their time to cleaning up the waterway that supplies drinking water to residents of Lafourche, Terrebonne and Assumption parishes. Volunteers have included families, governmental agencies, parish officials, schools, churches, chambers and small and large companies.

According to Alma Robichaux, Education Coordinator, BTNEP’s goal is to bring awareness about the importance of keeping Bayou Lafourche clean and to get people to see Bayou Lafourche as a great natural resource. “It is both amazing and heartbreaking to see what people throw in our drinking water supply,� said Robichaux. “ We have found everything from a disgusting cigarette butt to a toilet.

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The volunteers have removed over 55 tons of trash in the last 3 cleanups.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

On Saturday, October 25th during the 41st Annual French Food Festival, several folklife lectures and demonstrations promoting Louisiana life, traditions and culture will be featured near the festival’s new, premier Midway Stage under a tent with ample seating located beginning at Noon and running throughout the day, with different lecturers and demonstrations changed hourly through 4 p.m.

• On Land With Water…Tracking Change in a Coastal Community is a new multi-media traveling exhibit and is on loan from the LSU Coastal Sustainability Studio. This interactive exhibit, which was a multi-year project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, brings together maps, timelines, photos and

audio in an effort to tell the story of the Bayou Lafourche community, an area dependant on and imperiled by water and a disappearing coast using time-lapse photography, a u d i o recordings of local residents, books and photos.

• On Land With Wa t e r …

Tracking Change in a Coastal Community will be on display in the Bouvier Foyer at the Larose Civic Center on Saturday, October 25th – Noon – 6 p.m.

• We Are What We Remember…More Stories of

Larose and its People, Volume II will be presented by the Knights of Columbus Council 8898 beginning – 1 p.m.

To learn more about the book or the presentation, please contact John Guidry at (985) 2589916.

• Local authors Addie King Martin and Husband Jeremy Martin will be discussing their new book, Southeast Louisiana Food: A Seasoned Tradition which features, stories and recipes found throughout our indigenous Cajun cuisine which is a cultural blend three centuries in the making. Sample some of Addie and Jeremy’s culinary creations as samples will be provided and books will be available for purchase – 2 p.m.

To learn more about Addie and Jeremy and their new book, Southeast Louisiana Food: A Seasoned Tradition please visit Addie Martin’s blog Culicurious at http://www.culicurious.co m • Frying the Fat: Graton Making with the Trosclair Family – Join multiple generations of the Trosclair clan as they teach, prepare and fry pig skins producing gratons using the same methods our Cajun ancestors have been doing for hundreds of years – 3 p.m.

• Spirits in the Cane Field is both a lecture and sampling session presented by the Donner-Peltier Distillery located in Thibodaux.

Using locally grown sugar cane and rice DPD produces amazing local spirits ranging from the LA 1 Louisiana Whiskey to Rougaroux Rum and Oryza Vodka – 4 p.m.

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HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — Police investigating the slayings of seven women whose bodies were found over the weekend in Indiana say the suspect has told them that he may have killed people going back 20 years.

Hammond Police Chief John Doughty said during a news conference Monday that the suspect, identified as Darren Vann, is being cooperative with investigators.

Vann was convicted of sexual assault in Texas in 2009 and now lives in Gary.

Authorities say seven bodies were found in several locations in northwestern Indiana over the weekend after Vann’s confession in one killing led police to the grisly discovery of other deaths.

Doughty says the victims found over the weekend were killed recently. He did not say whether there might be other victims. ________

Gift seeds energy law chair at Tulane

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Tulane University Law School has received a $2 million gift to help create an endowed faculty chair in energy law.

The gift came from Jim McCulloch, senior vice president and general counsel for Houston-based Forum Energy Technologies, and his wife, Susan.

University officials say the donation kicks off a

campaign to raise additional money to create an endowed Center in Energy Law at Tulane. ________

Jennings man gets nearly 16 years for child porn

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A federal judge in Lake Charles has sentenced a 30-year-old man to nearly 16 years in prison for downloading hundreds of movies of child pornography.

U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley says Seth Ryan Bivens of Jennings pleaded guilty last Nov. 1 to one count of receiving child pornography. But she says evidence presented at the guilty plea showed that he had downloaded 294 movies and 28 still images of child pornography to his computer and other devices.

Finley’s news release on Friday said Judge Patricia Minaldi sentenced Bivens on Thursday to 15 years and 8 months in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. He also must register as a sex offender. ________

Federal offshore oil lease sale set for March

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Oil and gas leases for 40 million acres off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama will be offered by the federal government in a March sale at the Superdome in New Orleans, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said Friday.

The sale will include approximately 7,611 blocks, covering 40.5 million acres, located from three to 230 nautical miles offshore.

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“As one of the most productive basins in the world, the Gulf of Mexico is a cornerstone of our domestic energy portfolio, offering vital oil and gas resources that further economic growth and continue to reduce our dependence on foreign oil,” said Walter Cruickshank, acting director for BOEM. The sale could result in the production of 460 to 894 million barrels of oil and 1.9 to 3.9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, the bureau said.

Last March, high bids totaled $850.8 million when central Gulf of Mexico tracts were offered in New Orleans. A central Gulf lease sale a year earlier drew $1.2 billion in high bids.

In August of last year, a western Gulf lease sale drew $102.4 million in high bids for tracts off the Texas coast. ________

Justices won’t revive Louisiana parish claims

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court rejected an appeal Monday from 11 Louisiana parishes that wanted to revive their lawsuits over wildlife damage from the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

The justices did not comment in leaving in place lower court rulings that dismissed the lawsuits against BP and other companies involved in the worst U.S. offshore oil spill. A rupture of BP’s Macondo well and the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig killed 11 workers.

BP says it has paid more than $27 billion to restore the coast and settle damage claims. It also faces a federal lawsuit under the Clean Water Act. The lawsuits were filed

by Plaquemines, Orleans, St. Bernard, Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Charles, Jefferson, Iberia, St. Mary, St. Tammany and Cameron parishes.

The district attorneys for the parishes who were pursuing the lawsuits said the federal courts were wrong to ignore the Louisiana Wildlife Statute.

The parishes said the law gives the state power to impose penalties for harm to wildlife from offshore oil spills beyond what is authorized under federal law.

The case is Louisiana v.

BP Exploration and Production, 13-1424. ________

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On Friday, October 10, both of Crescent Dental’s doctors, Bobbie Morris and Gabi Prejean and their entire dental team, along with multiple volunteers and three additional doctors including an oral surgeon, an LPN, three of Crescent Dental’s hygienists and three local hygienist, spent their day helping under privileged local people through the Dentistry from the Heart campaign.

The procedures available that day were cleanings, fillings and extractions. The group of professionals were able to see 105 patients that day, which started at 7:30 and ended at 4:30.

The dentists asked for canned goods from the patients who were being seen and the donated items were given to a local food bank.

Resources available for French immersion program

Parents who would like their children to participate in a French immersion school or foreign language immersion program now have new resources available to assist. The State of Louisiana has created a process by which interested parents can petition their local school districts to create foreign language immersion programs.

Studies have shown bilingual students (students who speak two languages) to have better problem solving abilities and a better grasp of their native language when compared to their non-bilingual peers. Immersion education starting in kindergarten has been shown to equip students with listening and speaking abilities in their language of immersion that are comparable to native speakers. These abilities are important not only for success in school, but also for success in a globalized economy.

Louisianans have an especially valuable reason for educating children in French: preservation of our French language heritage.

French immersion allows students to reconnect with the language of their parents and grandparents and ensure that the Cajun heritage lives on.

Parents interested in implementing an immersion program should convene a meeting of fellow parents of children of prekindergarten age, fill out a petition with at least 25 signatures, and notify the Louisiana Department of Education before March 1, 2015.

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be reached by phone at 877-453-2721.

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Tarpons roll on Homecoming, Trojans fall to Destrehan Casey Gisclair Contributing Writer

The H.L. Bourgeois football team looked like it was ready to spoil South Lafourche’s homecoming on Friday night.

The Braves took the football on their opening drive, punched the Tarpons in the mouth and drove straight down the field for a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead.

But after that, Harvey Allen and Shakerrin Dillon drew a line in the sand and rode South Lafourche to victory.

Allen rushed for more than 200 yards and Dillon had four touchdowns, each gutting the Braves’ defense en route to a 35-14 win.

The victory is the third in a row for South Lafourche. With a 4-3 record, the Tarpons are now above .500 for the first time this season.

“I thought we did well – all things considered,” South Lafourche coach Dennis Skains said. “We didn’t have the best week of practice. I thought we were a little sluggish some days.

But today, they came out and put us in a little hole early, and I think it sort of woke us up a little bit. From there, we found a way to make enough plays to win.

Credit H.L. Bourgeois – they’re doing things the right way out there. Their record doesn’t show the type of team they are.

They’re tough.”

For the Tarpons, Friday night’s game started pretty lean. Braves’ dynamic duo threat quarterback Todd Adkins broke free and scampered down the right side of the field 63 yards and into the end zone to put HLB ahead 7-0 with 8:13 to go in the opening quarter of play.

Adkins had more than 100 yards rushing on the night, and the opening score marked the secondstraight week and the fourth time this season that an opponent scores a touchdown on their opening drive against the Tarpons.

“I can’t explain it. It drives me crazy,” Skains said with a laugh after the game.

In an early hole, South Lafourche responded and never let up. On the next drive, Allen hit Dillon for a 15-yard touchdown strike.

The quarterback then took in the 2-point conversion try to make the score 8-7 South Lafourche late in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Tarpons dominated from start-to-finish, taking a 15-7 lead with 8:25 left in the second quarter when Allen broke free from the defense and barreled down the field for a 44-yard touchdown.

After forcing a punt, Allen and Dillon hooked up again on an 81-yard bomb that allowed Dillon to have a short touchdown run on the next play to make the game 21-7 after HLB blocked the extra point. It was the final points of the first half of play.

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and threatened points, but turned over the ball on downs. With possession, South Lafourche marched again, capping its drive with a four-yard touchdown run from Dillon. After Brannon Lee’s PAT, the score was 28-7 with four minutes left in the third quarter.

On HLB’s next drive, the Braves marched again without points, driving to the Tarpons’ 7-yard-line before turning the ball over on downs after a missed fake field goal.

With possession again, the Tarpons went 92 yards on seven plays, capping a drive with a short pass from Allen to Dillon to make the game 35-7.

The Braves mopped up with a garbage-time touchdown on the next drive to bring the game to its final margin. From there, the

Tarpons milked the clock and enjoyed a win.

“We’re coming along,” Skains said. “We’re continually progressing and making steps and getting better.

That’s good to see. We have a lot of work to do and a lot to get better at, but I think it’s good to see some of that progression and some of those steps being made.”

South Lafourche returns to the field Friday night when they make a road trip to Destrehan. The game marks a rematch of last year’s scandal-filled contest where Destrehan had to forfeit its win and four assistant coaches were arrested for hacking into the team’s HUDL account to access private practice film.

Skains said the Wildcats are a great team – still undefeated in 2014. He said 2013’s drama is over with and he’s focused on this year’s game.

“They have great athletes and their coaching staff does a nice job getting the most of their players,” Skains said. “We’ll need a good week of practice so we can get ready to play a great game versus a great team. But our kids want to play the best. We love those challenges.”

Trojans fall to Destrehan

If South Lafourche needs game film or a scouting report on the Wildcats, all they need to do is look about 25-30 miles up the road to Central Lafourche.

The Trojans took their best crack at the No. 2ranked team in Class 5A this past Friday night and didn’t have a pleasant result.

The Trojans fell to Destrehan 42-7 in Mathews, dropping the Trojans to 3-4 on the season.

Central Lafourche’s defense performed admirably in the loss, suffering from fatigue with the team’s inability to move the football on the Wildcats’ powerful defense.

“Listen, that’s a heck of a football team on the other side of the field – give them a lot of credit,” Trojans coach Keith Menard said. “I thought we played with a lot of effort, but we just couldn’t quite make enough things go our way.”

The first half of Friday night’s game was actually pretty close. The Wildcats scored first on a short pass from quarterback Marquise Darensbourg to John

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Williams to put the team ahead 7-0.

After a Central Lafourche punt, Darensbourg struck again on a one-yard quarterback sneak to make the game 14-0 – a score that held until halftime thanks to the Trojans’ tough and stingy defense.

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The Wildcats fired back quickly with two more scores to bring the game to its final margin.

With the loss, the Trojans have now lost threestraight games and four of their past five.

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BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton is starting a new week by emphasizing, repeatedly, the many good things he noticed during New Orleans’ latest loss.

With his players mystified by their inability to close out close games, it was apparent on Monday that Payton intended to avoid unleashing the kind of criticism that could shatter the increasingly fragile psyche of a team struggling to come to grips with its 24 start. “We’re in a race to improve. And I felt like I saw more, and we saw more, in that game than we had in the prior five, with regards to improvement,� Payton asserted, referring to Sunday’s 24-23 loss to the Lions. “Now obviously, listen, we’re not good enough right now to overcome some of the challenges that took place. ... All of a sudden that momentum shifted, and we weren’t able to finish. But when watching the tape, I’m encouraged with a lot of the improvement that I saw.�

On the underside of championship rings the Saints received following their Super Bowl victory to close the 2009 season were inscriptions of a few one- or two-word expressions the team adopted as mottos

back then. One of them is: “Finish.�

A half-decade later, the ability to finish no longer is a characteristic of the Saints — at least not now.

If it takes three similar occurrences to establish a trend, then the Saints are trending in a troubling way during the late stages of close games. Three times, New Orleans has had the lead in the final two minutes before losing by three points or less.

Across the locker room at Saints headquarters on Monday, the theme of players’ comments was essentially that — with the exception of one lopsided loss in Dallas — the Saints have been competitive in every game, and just need to figure out why they’re folding in the final minutes. “The word of the season is, ‘finish,’� safety Kenny Vaccaro said.

Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks said the Saints will be stressing the importance of “finishing the play in practice, finishing the run in practice, finishing your workout. Finish. That’s going to be the message this week.�

Added defensive end Cameron Jordan, “We could easily be sitting here at 5-1 as we are 2-4 right now. We realize we have to finish games.�

Payton described the art of finishing well as “that mentality of: You have a chance here to win a game, as opposed to protect the lead.�

As an example, Payton pointed to a moment about half way through the fourth quarter in Detroit, when the Saints had a first down on the Lions 18. New Orleans was then penalized for delay of game, failed to gain more than 5 yards on the next three plays and settled for a field goal to make it 23-10, whereas as a touchdown could have made it a three-score game.

Vaccaro cited leadership, trust and attention to detail as areas the Saints need to address to overcome their late-game lapses. “In times of crisis like this you’ve got leaders to step up,� Vaccaro said. “Guys start balling out.

Guys start playing through the mistakes.�

At the same time, Vaccaro dismissed the notion that the Saints need to reconsider the way they deploy talent or the schemes they use. “I don’t think we have to go back to the drawing board,� Vaccaro said. “What we did (in Detroit) was effective. I think a lot of it was just not executing one or two plays like we’re taught to execute, but I don’t think it’s a start over type deal.�

Payton said the Saints’ loss to the Lions still represented “by far our best game defensively,� and cited New Orleans’ three sacks and two turnovers to drive home that point. Payton said he also liked the tempo of New Orleans’ offense, which piled up 408 yards against the NFL’s top-rated defense.

Fortunately for the Saints, their playoff hopes are far from finished. The entire NFC South Division has struggled, and New Orleans, which has 10 games left, can climb into a firstplace tie by winning its next two contests.

On Sunday night, they host Green Bay, winners of four straight. Then New Orleans plays four nights later at Carolina.

The Saints, however, say they’re more worried about addressing their own shortcomings than monitoring the divisional race. “The focus is more internal,� Payton said.

Notes: The Saints placed reserve DL Glenn Foster on injured reserve following his injury in Detroit, waived LB Todd Davis and re-signed free-agent tight end Tom Crabtree.

Saints No. 1 CB Keenan Lewis, who was removed from the late stages of the loss in Detroit with an unspecified injury, declined on Monday to elaborate on what was bothering him, but asserted that he would “be ready� to play Sunday night. ___

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Bruce takes sixth week of football contest

The sixth week’s winner of the Lafourche Gazette’s Football Contest is Tilman Bruce, Jr. of 168 E. 6th St., Larose.

There were 3 entrants with 2 wrong, but Tilman was the closest to the tie breaker.

Winners can pick up their $65 check at the Gazette’s office on Hwy. 308 in Larose anytime Monday through Friday between 8 and 4.

THIS WEEK’S FOOTBALL ACTION: Friday:

CLHS @ Terrebonne SLHS @ Destrehan Saturday:

Ole Miss @ LSU NSU @ Houston Baptist Tulane (bye week) Sunday:

Packers @ Saints

No. 24 LSU gaining confidence, No. 3 Ole Miss next

3 victory over Kentucky.

LSU has won twostraight SEC games and rushed for 303 yards

against the Wildcats last Saturday, but Ole Miss has one of the top-rated defenses in the nation.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Les Miles says the Tigers are demonstrating improvement in all phases and enjoying a recent resurgence that has lifted them back into the Top 25 as a visit from thirdranked Mississippi approaches.

Miles says the Tigers’ offensive line is blocking better in the running and passing game, while the defense is better prepared than it has been all season to deal with a quarterback as talented as the Rebels’ Bo Wallace.

Miles also is pleased with recent big plays in the kick- and punt-return game that helped LSU roll to a 41-

Lamar routs NSU 63-21

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Kade Harrington ran for 123 yards and four touchdowns to lead Lamar to a 63-21 rout of Nicholls State on Saturday.

Harrington had scoring runs of 19, 8 and 4-yards in the first half as Lamar built a 42-7 lead at the break.

Harrington added a 3-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter.

Caleb Berry threw a 59yard touchdown pass to Mark Roberts, and hit Reggie Begelton for a 4-yard score. Berry was 27 of 32 for 330 yards, and his performance broke John Evans’ school record for career completions, yards passing, and total offense set in 1989.

Carl Harris added 116 yards rushing and a touchdown for Lamar (5-3, 2-2 Southland Conference).

Keenan Canty returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown, and Beaux Hebert and Kalen Henderson threw touchdowns passes to lead Nicholls State (0-8, 0-4).

Lockport Middle School Cheerleaders supported breast cancer awareness month.

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WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; People who shared an apartment with the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Ebola patient are emerging from quarantine healthy.

And while Thomas Eric Duncan died and two U.S. nurses were infected caring for him, there are successes, too: A nurse infected in Spain has recovered, as have four American aid workers infected in West Africa. Even there, not everyone dies.

So why do some people escape Ebola, and not others?

The end of quarantine for 43 people in Dallas who had contact with Duncan â&#x20AC;&#x153;simply supports what most of us who know something

easily spread,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Joseph McCormick of the University of Texas School of Public Health. Formerly with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, McCormick worked on the first known Ebola outbreak in 1976 and numerous other outbreaks of Ebola and related hemorrhagic viruses.

Ebola spreads by contact with bodily fluids, such as through a break in the skin or someone with contaminated hands touching the eyes or nose. Once inside the body, Ebola establishes a foothold by targeting the immune systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first line of defense, essentially disabling its alarms. The virus rapidly reproduces, infecting multiple kinds of

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Only after enough virus is produced do symptoms appear, starting with fever, muscle pain, headache and sore throat. And only then is someone contagious.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear why Ebola runs a different course in different people. But how rapidly symptoms appear depends partly on how much virus a patient was initially exposed to, McCormick said.

The World Health Organization has made clear that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far more virus in blood, vomit and feces than in other bodily fluids.

There is no specific treatment for Ebola but specialists say basic supportive care â&#x20AC;&#x201D; providing intravenous fluids and nutrients, and maintaining blood pressure â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is crucial to give the body time to fight off the virus.

Profuse vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration. Worse, in the most severe cases, patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blood vessels start to leak, causing blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels and fluid to build up in the lungs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key issue is balance between keeping their blood pressure up by giving them fluids, and not pushing them into pulmonary edema where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re literally going to drown,â&#x20AC;? McCormick said.

Death usually is due to shock and organ failure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We depend on the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defenses to control the virus,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Bruce Ribner, who runs the infectious disease unit at Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emory University Hospital, which successfully treated three aid workers with Ebola and now is treating one of the Dallas nurses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just have to keep the patient alive long enough in order for the body to control this infection,â&#x20AC;? he said.

What about experimental treatments? Doctors at Emory and Nebraska Medical Center, which successfully treated another aid worker and now is treating a video journalist infected in West Africa, say thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way to know if those treatment really helped. Options include a plasma transfusion, donated by Ebola survivors who have antibodies in their blood able to fight Ebola, or a handful of experimental drugs that are in short supply.

But survival also can depend on how rapidly someone gets care. It also may be affected by factors beyond anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control: McCormickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research suggests it partly depends on how the immune system reacts early on â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether too many white blood cells die before they can fight the virus. Other research has linked genetic immune factors to increased survival.

Slow cooking has become quite popular in recent years, as many families pressed for time have increasingly embraced this largely hands-off approach to homecooking. The following recipe for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulderâ&#x20AC;? from Andrew Schlossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooking Slowâ&#x20AC;?

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Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Serves 6 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 21/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, rolled and tied by the butcher 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably fireroasted, drained 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted In a small bowl, stir together the dried rosemary, sage, garlic, and the salt and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Preheat the oven 175 F. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the pork and sear until nicely browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.

Add the onion to the oil remaining in the pot, reduce the heat to medium and saute until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, bring

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utes. Meanwhile, return the Dutch oven to medium-high heat and bring the pan juices to a boil. Stir in the remaining fresh herb mixture. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to a serving platter or divide among dinner plates.

Snip the strings from the pork and, using a sharp chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knife, carve across the grain on the diagonal into thin slices. Arrange the slices on the platter or plates, overlapping the beans. Spoon the tomatoes and juices in the pot over the pork and serve.

Variation: In a slow cooker Follow the recipe, but transfer the pork to a 6-quart slow cooker rather than a plate after you finish browning it. After stirring half the herb mixture into the tomato-bean mixture, pour the bean mixture over the pork in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and beans and return to a simmer, then remove the pot from the heat and set aside.

In a mini food processor, combine the fresh rosemary, the parsley and the garlic clove halves and process until finely chopped. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and the pine nuts and pulse once or twice, just until combined.

Stir half of the fresh herb mixture into the tomato-bean mixture and return the pork to the Dutch oven, along with any juices that accumulated on the plate. Roast until forktender, 4 to 6 hours.

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Did you know you can vote for John Erny III before the November 4th election?

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All voters may vote early, just like they are voting on Election Day. It is simple and convenient to vote early. Stop by one of the two locations listed below and cast your vote. Early Voting Locations:

Government Complex South Lafourche Library 307 W. Fourth St. Thibodaux, LA 70301 16241 E. Main St., Suite #B23 Galliano, LA 70354 985-447-3256 985-632-5520

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He attended Holy Rosary Elementary School, L.C.O. Junior High and graduated from South Lafourche High School.

A graduate of LSU with a B.S. in Finance, John continued at LSU graduating in 1988 with a Juris Doctor Law degree.

John Erny has the breadth of experience and temperament to be a great judge. For the last 26 years, he has done major litigation, handling thousands of cases throughout Louisiana. He is currently an AV Rated Trial Attorney which is the highest peer rating for legal skills and ethical practices.

He has managed multiple law offices supervising over ten attorneys and support staff. As a Law Clerk for the First Circuit Court of Appeal, he worked directly on handling cases that were appealed from the lower courts. He has taught business law at Nicholls State University.

He has served as treasurer of the Lafourche Parish Bar Association.

He is admitted to all Louisiana, State and Federal courts including the United States Supreme Court.

A family man, John has been married for 30 years to Julie Guidry Erny and they are the proud parents of two children, Joe and Jill. His father John J. Erny Jr. is a retired district judge for Lafourche Parish and his mother Lita is a retired school teacher and notary.

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“In a Small Pond”

By Leroy Martin

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Although oil was struck in Leeville in 1929, jobs were scarce for Cajuns from 1938 to 1941. Better jobs were given to “Texians” who came in droves. For those with no experience in the oil field, the few jobs available were roustabouts, basically helpers doing the hard and dirty jobs.

The idea that “they take our jobs and our women” was believed justification for forming vigilante gangs to fight the outsiders, not an honorable part of our past. Rebstock’s dance hall was a prime battle zone on Saturday night.

By World War II “Texians” had married local girls. The natives had learned the oil field business, which meant better jobs. Eventually many Cajuns retired with healthy portfolios. As locals became uncles, cousins and neighbors to the outsiders from Texas, they realized, “Hey! These guys are O.K.”. Offshore drilling brought the boat business, more jobs and local prosperity. The cultures and lifestyles merged and as societies mingled. Views on food, music and sports were exchanged. We got Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Texas Hold ‘Em and big belt buckles, and they got gumbo, “booray” and a new language. Quid pro quo!

Them versus us became we and as in most Walt Disney movies, “they lived happily ever after.”

My father finally got a roust-about job in the oil fields with Jimmy Wood, a wildcatter. These were small time entrepreneurs who operated on a shoestring looking for the big strike. Some found it, but many went bankrupt. This happened to Jimmy Wood.

When checks starting bouncing, Mr. Wood disappeared. In desperation, dad and his co-workers formed groups and drove to Texas trying to find him. They returned unsuccessful, disappointed and broke.

I was eight-years-old when dad unloaded what appeared to be a large piece of furniture.

“I bought a second hand radio,” he said.

Jubilation reigned in our household! The moment we had dreamed about. There was only one problem—it was electric and Lockport Power and Light had not gotten to our house yet, so it sat silently in the corner for a few months.

My uncle had a battery operated one to which we

would sometimes listen.

During big events, especially prizefights, he would put the radio in his window and the men in the neighborhood would listen from his lawn. I remember the second Joe Louis / Max Schmelling fight and the Joe Lewis / Billy Conn fight. My uncle also had a phone that we all used.

Electricity arrived and the radio played sunup to sundown and beyond. My favorites were Jack Armstrong, The Lone Ranger and Gang Busters. Betty, my sister, liked Let’s Pretend. Soap opera time was Mom’s favorite. Helen Trent, Our Gal, Sunday and Ma Perkins were daily rituals.

Before America entered the war, we heard Edward R. Murrow’s nightly program, This is London. It was broadcast from British rooftops with Nazi bombs exploding in the background. It was chilling.

America sympathized but stayed neutral until December 7, 1941, when “it” hit the fan.

On Sunday nights we sat semi-circle and watched (yes, watched) the radio as Rudy Vallee, Eddie Cantor and Bing Crosby entertained. Our own imagination played a part in radio’s popularity.

After the Jimmy Wood episode, dad went to work for Nat Collins, Sr. at Golden Meadow Oil Company, delivering gasoline and oil to docks and service stations. Mr. Collins was a good boss, but the work was hard and dirty. Every morning mom made sure that his Texaco cap and uniform were clean and pressed.

Dad sometimes brought me on his truck route.

One day when we were stopped in Golden Meadow I heard, ““Roosevelt, we need your truck!”

Probably destitute because of the times, a good friend had convinced someone to tie his hands behind his back to “play a game”.

The bound young man then jumped into Bayou

Roosevelt Martin, Leroy’s father.

Lafourche and drowned. He left a wife and children. My father and other men loaded him into the truck and dad drove him to Dr. John Gravois’ office where he was pronounced dead.

As witnesses, we waited for the coroner to travel from Thibodaux. It was all quite a shocking experience for a 10-year-old boy.

Ending on such a sad note, I composed an axiom to sum it all up: Pleasant memories always rest gentle on our minds; tragic ones relentlessly endure; some are dormant, waiting for a Déjà Vu moment to flash back. Everything else is blowing in the wind. This axiom has a name. It’s called LIFE. Bye now.

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LOSGH partners with health services for Ebola Virus Disease preparedness drill Wednesday, October 22, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Lady of the Sea General Hospital, in conjunction with Lafourche Ambulance District 1 and the Hospital Designated Regional Coordinator from Health and Human Services conducted an Ebola Virus Disease drill to test the competency and readiness of the hospital and its staff if faced with a possible, and threatening EVD case in the South Lafourche community Last Thursday, the drill began with a scripted call through the 9-1-1 system from a patient reporting possible (hypothetic) EVD symptoms. The 9-1-1 representative asked the caller the EVD protocol screening questions then dispatched

an ambulance for transport to Lady of the Sea General Hospital.

Upon arrival at the emergency room entrance, the staff at Lady of the Sea worked with LAD1 staff to transfer the patient into the ER isolation area while limiting exposure to any other patients, family members and staff on site. The drill wrapped up with the patient being moved onto the MedSurg unit in an isolation room.

The drill included physician staff, nursing staff, ancillary staff from lab, radiology and cardiopulmonary, as well as environmental services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was the most in-

clusive drill Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen to date on Ebola,â&#x20AC;? said Kim Beetz, LEM with HHS Region 3 Hospitals.

The purpose of the drill was to have the opportunity to walk through the policy and processes and look for ways to improve prior to actually having a patient onsite, said Brady Daigle, Operations Manager at Lafourche Ambulance District #1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This drill showed our strengths as well as our weaknesses. I feel much more prepared and informed on how to protect our patients, community and staff members,â&#x20AC;? said Daigle.

Helene Melancon, RN, BSN, CIC, a certified infection control nurse at Lady of the Sea General Hospital was in charge of planning and executing the drill. She coordinated the activity through administration

Oil spill plaintiff lawyers: keep claims chief Kevin McGill, Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A move by oil giant BP to have a court fire the administrator of a damage claims settlement arising from the 2010 BP oil spill was opposed Wednesday by the administrator as well as by lawyers for Gulf Coast interests claiming harm from the disaster.

BP had filed a federal court motion in September saying Patrick Juneau should be removed. Among the reasons: They said

Juneau once represented Louisiana in talks setting up the claims process and had pushed for favorable terms for those with claims. According to BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion, Juneau worked for the state from July 2010 until July 21, 2011.

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BP has long expressed unhappiness with Juneauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interpretation of a 2012 claims settlement and is challenging elements of the settlement it once agreed to in court.

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We invited LAD1 to participate with us and they quickly agreed,â&#x20AC;? Melancon said.

This drill was an eyeopening experience for staff members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our staff wants to be informed, trained and prepared to handle any situation, including public health threats. We believe we are preparing ourselves each day with the latest information from the CDC to make sure our employees are informed,â&#x20AC;? Melancon said.

For more information and photos from the EVD drill, visit www.losgh.org. submitted by Mr. Juneau or the PSC (plaintiff steering committee) refutes the central fact that Mr. Juneau had an unwaivable conflict that by law should have prevented his appointment as Claims Administrator,â&#x20AC;? BP spokesman Geoff Morrell said.

In another legal matter arising from the spill, a Slidell, Louisiana, man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to wire fraud arising from seafood claims.

Casey Thonn had already been ordered to repay more than $357,000 for fraudulent seafood claims in which he misrepresented his income from shrimping.

Thonn was charged with two counts of wire fraud in September in a federal bill of information.

Court records released Wednesday state that his sentencing is set for Jan. 28.

His plea agreement states that the maximum sentence is 20 years but also notes that prosecutors can recommend a lighter sentence.

Staff members from Lady of the Sea General Hospital, Lafourche Ambulance District 1 and Health and Human Services are shown taking precautionary steps during a recent EVD drill at the hospital.

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Low-cost spay/neuter program available to pet owners Lafourche Parish residents are eligible for discounted spay and neutering services. Pet owners will pay a fraction of the total cost.

Visit the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter at 934 Hwy. 3185 in Thibodaux, or call 985-446-3532.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF A BANK HOLDING COMPANY

BY A BANK HOLDING COMPANY

Shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Residents must provide a photo ID and proof of residency in Lafourche Parish.

If the animal was adopted from the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, documentation must be provided.

All appointments must be made at the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter.

Email lpas@lafourche

gov.org for more information.

The most important thing to know about spaying and neutering is that it saves lives. In every community in every state, there are animals sitting in shelters waiting for homes. Only about half of those dogs and cats will ever get one. The other half will be euthanized.

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Lady of the Sea General Hospital will be accepting sealed bids until 2:00 P.M., November 12, 2014 for Renovations to Nursing Station. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained by contacting Stacy Martin, Materials Management Department, Lady of the Sea General Hospital, 200 West 134th Place, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Telephone (985) 632-6401. Bid related materials can also be found at www.centralbidding.com and electronic bids can also be placed at the same website. For questions regarding the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Lady of the Sea General Hospital reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in any bid. Bids will be opened at 2:05 P.M., November 12, 2014 in the First Floor Conference Room.

There will be a pre-bid viewing of the job that will be offered on October 29, 2014. If interested, please meet in the 1st floor conference room at 10 a.m.

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SECTION 00 10 00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Lafourche Parish Drainage District No. 1 P. O. Box 338 Larose, LA 70373

Church Street Canal Drainage Improvements

Separate sealed Bids for the construction of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Church Street Canal Drainage Improvements,â&#x20AC;? which generally consists of the installation of approximately 400 feet of culverts, 3 catch basins, bedding, and fill, will be received by Lafourche Parish Drainage District No. 1 at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., 131 East 91st Street, Cut Off, LA 70345, until 10:00 A.M. local time, November 6, 2014, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the Bidder holds Louisiana State Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License of proper classification and in full force and effect, in compliance with Act. Louisiana R.S. 37:2151-63.

The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda may be examined at the following locations: J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc. P. O. Drawer 730 Galliano, LA 70354 131 East 91st Street Cut Off, LA 70345 Lafourche Parish Drainage District No. 1 bid documents are posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view, download and receive bid notices/updates by e-mail prospective bidders will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Bidders will have the option to submit their bids & bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. Any questions about this process should be directed to Ted Fleming with Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office of J. Wayne Plaisance, Inc., the Engineer, upon deposit of $50.00Â Â for each set.

Any Bidder, upon returning his Bid set of documents in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date will be refunded one full deposit. On return of other sets, including those of non-bidders, in good condition within 10 days after the Bid date, a refund of $25.00Â per set will be made.

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Community Bancorp of Louisiana, Inc., 103 Acadia Drive, Raceland, Louisiana 70394, intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of the capital stock of United Community Bancshares, Inc. and, thereby, acquire control of its whollyowned subsidiary, United Community Bank. Each of United Community Bancshares, Inc. and United Community Bank are located at 12328 Highway 44, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application, including the record of performance of the bank we own in helping to meet local credit needs.

You are invited to submit comments in writing on this application to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, 1000 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309-4470. The comment period will not end before November 21, 2014 and may be somewhat longer. The Federal Reserve Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Chapelle Davis, Assistant Vice President, at (404) 498-7278. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period.

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House For Sale: Beautiful & spacious 3 br, 2 ba, living, dining, laundry, 2020 sq ft living. Turn key, totally remodeled. A must see! Call 985-2261637 to view. Asking $120,000. Located in Golden Meadow. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-5172341, 337-517-2340, Golden Meadow. 3 br, 2 ba, home 1840 sq ft on piers, lot 146x120, carport garage/workshop, municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________ Home For Sale: 213 Remington Rd. (Larose Landing), 3 br, 2 ba, 2344 sq ft. $225,000. FMI call 985-696-1684 or go to zillow.com _________________

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Double Wide Trailer & Lot For Sale down W. 133rd St. Asking $73,000.

Call 985-677-6064. ________________ Nice Brick Home For Sale in good neighborhood. 3 br, 2 ba, family rm, office, living, dining, kitchen, bar, laundry, porcelain & wood floors, partially furn., fenced back yard w/huge shady oak & shed, landscaped front yard, double carport. Lot is 100x100. By appt/serious inquiries only. 261 E. 88th St. Recently appraised at $166,500 asking $150,000. FMI call 985-475-4918 or 985-691-3367. ________________ House For Sale: 237 E. 89th St., 4 br, 3 ba, kitchen, living rm, dining rm, den/play rm. FMI call 985-696-9144. ________________

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE 290 W. 86th St., Cut Off

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Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner

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26.5 Acre For Sale in Pike County, MS, 12 to 15 yr. old timber. 3 R.V. hook-ups, 440 ft. of blacktop road frontage. $98,000.

Contact Panky at Century 21 American Realty at 985-6371519; office: 985-3257107. _________________

BUSINESS

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Hair Salon/Office For Lease: Want to own your own business? Check out this beautiful 3-station salon or office located in Cut Off on LA 1, formally known as Main Street Salon, becoming available at the end of October. Must see to be appreciated.

Excel. opportunity for a successful business venture. Call 985-6911317 or 985-691-3290 for more details. _________________

FOR RENT

~ Larose Mini Storage ~ Spaces Available Call 693-3700. _________________

Totally renovated home with 3200 sqft. living on a 210â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 126â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot with a cabana that also has a kitchen and full bath.

This home is move-in ready with new floors, appliances &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;more.

350,000

Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this 3BR, 2ba. home is listed below its appraised value.

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Apt. For Rent: 1 br. at 410 W. 14th St, Larose and a 2 br.

Trailer For Rent at 408 W. 14th St, Larose. FMI call 985991-0053. _________________ House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-6914718. _________________ House For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, 1 ba, 923 sq ft, w/d included, $800/mth, $800/dep. No smoking, no pets. Call 985855-4162. _________________ House For Rent: Cajun style, 2 br, 1 ba, located in Lockport area. $500/mth, $500/dep. Call 985665-9538. _________________ Commercial Hwy. 1 Frontage Picciola Complex For Lease: 7 rooms, 2 ba, formerly Lafourche Podiatry Clinic. $1000/mth plus utilities, minimum 1-year lease. Call 985-855-4163. _________________

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MLS 116370:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NEW LISTING Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 578â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Great location! $1,250,000.

MLS 116383:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NEW LISTING 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates. This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 841â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot. $500,000.

MLS 116384:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NEW LISTING 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.

MLS 116391:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NEW LISTING 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.

MLS 115650:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

MLS 113330: Located on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano. The east side of the property measures 448 ft. of road frontage by 1400 ft. deep. The property is fenced and all cleared. Great location! $400,000.

MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

28 acres, Cabin, house trailer, R.V. Carport, Shed, 4 acre Lake, 40 acre lease adjoins property, R.V. Carport with Full Hook-ups.

4 acre deep water, stock lake & more.

Jasper County, Mississippi

American Realty

$390,000

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107

Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner â&#x20AC;˘ owner / agent

If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Â Lots and Cabins for rent. Â Ammenities included. Â 3 miles from Walmart. Â 15 miles from Fourchon.

We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info at 985-3254006. _________________

House For Rent in Cut Off: 3 br, 1.5 ba, good neighborhood. $950/mth, $950/dep.

Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, covered carport, appliances included, generator, Cut Off area. $1000 /mth, $1000 /dep. Call 985637-0073. _________________ American Storage, 15x50 unit For Rent: Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. FMI call 985-6371519. _________________ Houses For Rent: E. 2nd St., Larose, newly renovated, 3 br, 1 ba & 2 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pets. FMI call 985-632-3984 or 985696-0825. _________________ For Rent: (2) 2 br.

Trailers in Galliano.

Newly remoded. Call 985-475-7272 or 985637-7273. Quiet-safe neighborhood. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, no pets, no smoking, in Galliano. $1200/mth, $600/dep.

Call 985-632-4723, if no answer, leave message. _________________

House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, stove, ac. no refrig., no smoking, no pets, in Golden Meadow down Jefferson St., $800/mth, $400/damage dep. Call 985258-9615. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Golden Meadow: partially furn., 1 br, 1 ba, $500/mth, $300/dep.

No pets. Call 985696-6131. _________________ House For Rent: Newly renovated in Lockport. 2 br, 1 ba, fenced back yard, w/d included. $675/mth, $1000/dep. Call 985688-3511. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, 1 b, $800/mth, $500/dep.

No smoking, no pets.

Call 985-278-6970 or 985-258-5498. _________________ House For Rent in upper Golden Meadow. 3 br, 1 ba, covered carport, shed, central ac/heat, lg. yard. Taking applications. $1100/mth, $1100/dep. FMI call 985-232-1948. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, furn., no w/d, good for 1 working man, total elec., water pd. $400/mth,, $300/dep.

Call 985-632-3060. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, at 227 W. 64th St., Cut Off. Kitchen, living, w/d hook up. $900/mth, $900/dep.

Call 985-637-4269. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Very nice apt. in Golden Meadow. 1 br, includes appl., w/d. $525/mth, $500/dep.

FMI call 985-7987433. _________________

Maintenance Position Available

365 Enterprises is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude to fill a position as a full time maintenance person in a smoke free work environment. 365 Enterprises operates 54 stores in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Requirements: General knowledge of maintenance, clean background, dependable transportation

Benefits include: 401K, Health Insurance, Off Sundays, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacations

Please send resumes to careers@365enterprises.com

Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282

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Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel.

Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store.

Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers.

Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time?â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque.

Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________

CAMPERS

2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes.

Call 985-665-4303. _________________

BOATS

Lafitte Skiff For Sale, 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long, new motor, 6 cyl. Chevrolet. Asking $4000. Call 985-6322864. _________________

Now Hiring

MERCHANDISE

Mayberry Sales & Service Also buys & repairs used washers / dryers / refrigerators & window A/Cs. Call 4757211. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450.

Call 985-637-1293. _________________ Mardi Gras Beads For Sale: Total $300.

Call 985-693-7159. _________________ Frigidaire 1200 BTU For Sale Window Air Conditioner w/remote, never installed (in box) $300; Coleman Powermate 5000 watt generator, no service hrs. $300.

Call 985-438-1350. _________________ Washer For Sale: $200 OBO. Call 985278-3339. _________________ Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more.

Call 985-693-7229 FMI. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: 230 E. 36th St., Cut Off. Wed. Oct. 22 & Thurs.

Oct. 23. Christmas dĂŠcor, ladies clothes, small boy & girls clothes, baby bed, toddler bed, some items brand new.

Wed. 2 pm till dark and Thurs. 7 am till 4 pm. _________________

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Hours Hiring For: Mon.-Fri. 12-6 Every Third Weekend

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Garage Sale: Thurs.

Oct. 23 at 14474 W. Main, Cut Off. Next to Docâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Body Shop. 7 am till. Lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: Oct. 23, 25 & 26 at 185 E. 74th Place. All Saints Day flowers, plants, purses, fragrances, boutique hair bows, toys, fall menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/women/children clothes & shoes.

Great misc. _________________ 5 Fly. Garage Sale: 224 E. 5th St. Fri. Oct. 24 & Sat. Oct. 25.

Baby items, clothes, men/women/children clothes, automotive, much more. Early birds welcome. _________________ Yard Sale: Thurs.

Oct. 23, 8 am to 2 pm at 14987 E. Main, Cut Off. Sofa set, 20â&#x20AC;? rims w/tires 5 lug-$350., luggage, 2 tables set w/4 chairs, computer desk, 2-TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, king trumpet-$100, car seat, bike seat for baby, knick knacks, clothes baby-adult. _________________ 3 Fly. Garage Sale: Fri. & Sat., Oct. 24 & 25 at 1403 Romy Dr., Lockport. 7 am to 5 pm. Lots of variety.

Also jambalaya, hot dogs & drinks. _________________

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MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.

MLS 113721:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Old Rouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport.

ING PEND 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000.

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MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 DUCED acres with 535â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $325,000. RE MLS 112503:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $100,000.

MLS 113943:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

MLS 114010:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose.

New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

MLS 114683:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an unrestricted zone on an 86â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 165â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal.

Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

Residential Property

MLS 115025:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NEW LISTING 116 W. 44th St., Cut Off. 1668 sqft. living with 3BR and 2ba, office, large closets, fenced yard and more. Great starter home. $126,000.

MLS 113708: Located at 290 W. 86th Street in Cut Off, this home has a total living area of 3200 sqft and sits on aIN lotGsize of 210â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 136â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. It has been totally renoPEND vated from floors to appliances and countertops. There is also a 700 sqft. cabana with a kitchen and full bath. This home is move in ready. REDUCED $350,000.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Lg. Garage Sale: Oct. 23 & 24, 8 am to 4 pm at 215 Justin St., Lockport. Lots of clothes, shoes & coats all sizes, girls uniforms, kitchen items, toys, stuffed animals, new sheet sets, baby swings, toys & much more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

Oct. 23 at 220 W. 9th St. 8 am to 3 pm.

Clothes, toys, etc. _________________ 2 Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri. at 131 Felix St., Larose. LA 1 north of Intracoastal. 8 am till. No early birds.

Furniture, dishes, knick knacks, books, clothes & much more. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs.

Oct. 23, 8 am to 1 pm.

No early birds. 193 E. 16th St., Larose. Sm. bed, exercise shaking machine, patio chairs, clothes, knick knacks, & lots more. _________________

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 985447-6214 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Part Time Help Wanted at What’s Brewing. No phone calls please. Apply in person at 237 Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. _________________ Joe’s Septic Cont. has Immediate Openings for Excavator /Backhoe Operator with CDL & Non CDL Drivers. Positions are top pay w/health, dental & vision. Must submit to drug screening!

Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Chiropractor’s Office Position Available. Looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual w/a basic knowledge od phtsical therapy and/or rehabilitation.

Exp. not necessary, but definitely a plus.

Will train the right person. Mail resume to 320 Hwy 3162, Cut Off, LA. 70345 _________________

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K&W Leasing, LLC is accepting applications for the following: certified forklift operators, certified riggers, yard hands. Apply in person at 160 A. Henry St., Golden Meadow, LA. 985475-4886 _________________

Customer Service Rep. wanted for busy insurance agency, located in the South Lafourche area. Must be able to multi-task & possess adequate computer skills.

Please mail resume to Help Wanted, P.O. Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ In Search of Drivers with Class A CDL (Hazmat a plus, but not necessary) for 40’ mini float & single axle truck. FMI call 985637-9724. _________________ Candlewood Suites in Galliano is now accepting applications for the following positions both full time & part time. Housekeeping maids, maintenance engineer, guest services agents & night auditors. Must have reliable transportation & be able to work flexible hrs.

Apply in person at the front desk at any time at Holiday Inn Express in Galliano. No phone calls, must apply in person. _________________ AC Installation Helper Needed.

Apply within at Reliable Service, Inc. at 17958 W. 170th St., Galliano. _________________ Local Dermatology Office seeking part time medical assistant for Thursdays only.

Must possess good people skills and be able to assist the physician during in-office procedures. Exp. in medical assisting is a plus. Mail resume to Matherne Dermatology at 951 Hwy. 654, Mathews, LA 70375 or email to dr.matherne@gmail.com _________________

We offer the following benefits: Paid Health Insurance, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401K & Optional Aflac

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Shawn Guidry, Personnel Manager, 985-632-4400 EOE

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(Free transportation to and from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) See Mario or Brandi • No Phone Calls Please!

Must Speak English!

Must meet TWIC Card requirements.

Part-Time Warehouse Worker Needed!

At The Lafourche Gazette

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Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable.

This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during working hours and after hours in the event of an emergency. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime safety.

Applications can be found online at

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or filled out in the main office.

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Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer

Currently Accepting Applications For

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Experience preferred but not necessary

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Special Ed. Dist. #1 “The Center” located in Cut Off, LA is seeking a Direct Support Worker for its Residential Waiver Programs in the Lockport/Larose area.

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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC State Arbor’s License & Insured.

Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Pile Driving. For Sale: Used pilings, pecky cypress, firewood, mulch, & dirt. Call 632-2540. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

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The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

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448-7623

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Immediate Openings for Hoppers on the Larose Progressive Waste Site.

Applications will be taken at 201 West 39th St., Larose on Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm.

Applications will also be taken at our Houma office Monday - Friday from 8 am to 3 pm at 201 Canal St., Houma.

We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Abby’s Roofing & Siding Service Metal and Shingled Roofs, Vinyl and Hardi Siding. Call Abby at 985-278-7571. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services New Construction, Remodels, Interior, Exterior, Pressure Washing, Shingle Roofing, New & Repair. Exp. Call 985258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree Cutting & Trimming, Any Size, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Licensed, Power Wash Houses & Driveways.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Accounting /Bookkeeping Services Available. We offer daily, weekly & monthly plans tailored to suit your business needs. Please call 504-432-8920 FMI. _________________ Parr Carpentry Re-modeling, Repairs, Cabinets, & Shutters. Call Daniel at 985-438-2153. _________________ Need Everything Clean & Neat? Give us a call. Flower beds, weed pulling, painting interior, spring cleaning, laundry/ironing & organization.

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NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Ronte Burns, please contact L. Charles Caillouet, Attorney at Law at 985-227-3741. _________________

PETS

Found: Black dog in Cut Off. Call 985-6912250 _________________

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 _________________________

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OBITUARIES

EDWARD DELAUNE Edward Joseph Delaune, 75, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by his sons, Dickie Delaune, Wade Delaune; daughters, Debra Duet, Barbara Delaune, Jessica Delaune; brother, Nolan Delaune; sister, Mildred LeBlanc; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Molaison Delaune; parents, Elson Delaune, Sr. and Blanche Delaune; brothers, Milton, Wilton, Sr., Alton, Elson Delaune, Jr.; and sisters, Audrey Bruce and Doris Pitre.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory Of JAIMIE CREPPEL BRUCE

6/17/1979 10/19/2004 Memories In The Heart Feel no guilt in laughter, she knows how much you care.

Feel no sorrow in a smile that she’s not here to share.

You cannot grieve forever, she would not want you to.

She’d hope that you can carry on, the way you always do.

So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared.

The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared.

Let memories surround you. A word someone may say will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day that brings her back as clearly as though she were still here and fills you with the feelings that she is always near.

For if you keep these moments, you will never be apart. And she will live forever locked safe within your heart.

Gone But Not Forgotten, Missed by Family & Friends ___________

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DENNIS DUET Dennis M. Duet, 67, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Larose, passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014 at his residence.

Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, October 22, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A funeral mass was held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday at Holy Rosary with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Genevieve “Jan” Bruce Duet; children, Troy Duet and Nicole Legendre and husband Reggie; grandchildren, Morgan Guidry and Mason Legendre; siblings, Clyde Duet, Nelda Bell, Lovenia Gros, and Carolyn Autin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clive and Lena Terrebonne Duet and sister, Lorica Cheramie.

He was a retired math teacher who taught in the Lafourche Parish school system for 33 years. He was an avid fisherman and trawler. He will be forever missed by family and friends.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ______________________

DANIEL FOURNIER Daniel J. Fournier, 80, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Larose passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014.

Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose on Monday, October 20, from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time.

Military honors were observed by the United Veterans League at 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Ann Fournier; sons, Kent J. Fournier and wife Dorothy, Lane P. Fournier and wife Hollie; brothers, Russell Fournier, George Fournier; sisters, Georgia F. Herbert, Barbara F. White; grandchildren, Rani Fournier, Ryan Fournier and wife Emily, Robin F. Charpentier and husband Tysman, Lanie Fournier, Allie Fournier; great grandchildren, Kate Fournier, Isabelle Dawson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Onezip, Sr. and Clemence Breaux Fournier; daughter, Barbie Ann Fournier; brothers, Elmer Fournier, Louis Fournier, U.J. Fournier, Onezip Fournier, Jr. Daniel was employed and retired from Tenneco after working in the oil field for 30+ years.

He served in the U.S. Navy as a seaman from 1952 until 1958. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary.

A special thank you to the entire staff of Lady of the Sea General Hospital. ______________________

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

All Free In Heaven

An 85-year-old couple, having been married almost 60 years, died in a car crash. They had been in good health the last ten years mainly due to her in-

terest in health food and exercise.

When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter took them to their mansion, which was decked out with a beautiful kitchen and master bath suite and

Jacuzzi.

As they “oohed and aahed” the old man asked Peter how much all this was going to cost.

“It’s free,” Peter replied, “This is Heaven.”

Next they went out back to survey the championship golf course behind the home. They would have golfing privileges everyday and each week the course changed to a new one representing the great golf courses on earth.

The old man asked, “What are the green fees?”

Peter’s reply, “This is Heaven, you play for free.”

Next they went to the

clubhouse and saw the lavish buffet lunch with the cuisines of the world laid out.

“How much to eat?,” asked the old man.

“Don’t you understand yet? This is Heaven, it is free!” Peter replied with some exasperation.

“Well, where are the low fat and low cholesterol tables?” the old man asked timidly.

Peter lectured, “That’s the best part, you can eat as much as you like of whatever you like and you never get fat and you never get sick. This is Heaven.”

With that the old man

went into a fit of anger, throwing down his hat and stomping on it, and shrieking wildly.

Peter and his wife both tried to calm him down, asking him what was

wrong.

The old man looked at his wife and said, “This is all your fault. If it weren’t for you and your darned bran muffins, I could have been here ten years ago!”

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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.

OCTOBR 15, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Jordan Mayeaux, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (3 cts).

Yanni Matthews, 27, Bridge City. DWI 1st offense, vehicular homicide.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rickey Cheramie, 38, Larose.

Possession of methamphetamine.

Lexis Borne, 20, Larose.

Home Invasion Darren Thibodaux, 40, Raceland. Driving under suspension for certain prior offenses, communicating of false info of planned arson.

James Brown, 21, Raceland.

Felony carnal knowledge of juvenile, contempt of court (2 cts).

Jeremy Dixon, 34, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Lee Francis, 56, Grand Caillou. Fugitive from Jefferson County, TX. Cameron Sands, 23, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Sedricka Borne, 23, Galliano.

Home invasion.

Lockport Police Department David Rivet, 35, Gheens. 2nd degree battery.

Louisiana State Police Robert Blair, Sr., 51, Galliano.

DWI 1st offense, improper lane usage.

OCTOBER 16, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Robyn Spot, 29, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery.

Nicole Curole, 36, Galliano.

Domestic abuse battery, contempt of court (2 cts).

Herman Barrios, 30, Cut Off. DWI 1st offense, improper lane usage.

Kayla Griffin, 26, Galliano.

Home invasion.

Shawn Thomas, 24, Houma.

Contempt of court.

Glynn Billiot, 37, Raceland.

Registration of sex offender/child predators, notification of sex offender/child predators (2 cts) in person periodic renewal of registration by offenders.

Herman Galmore, 54, New Orleans. Felony theft by shop lifting (2 cts).

Chaz Rodrigue, 26, Raceland.

Fugitive from Terrebonne Parish.

Jarred Bias, 31, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Chad Reinhardt, 27, Thibodaux. Possession of suboxone.

Thomas Thibodeaux, 30, Houma. License plate required, poss. of drug para., poss. of crack cocaine.

Lockport Police Department Bobby Tastet, 21, Lockport.

Fugitive from Terrebonne Parish.

LA Attorney General Blaine Granier, 24, 4237 Hwy. 307. Pornography involving juveniles (12 cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Gloria James, 31, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Rebecca Richard, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, theft.

Keil Brown, 21, Houma. Theft of goods (2 cts). poss. of drug para.

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2014 DODGE DART

Sxt Pkg, 8’4 Touchscreen Radio, Sat. Radio

STOCK# 4D0226

MSRP LESS CONSUMER CASH LESS BONUS CASH LESS NON APR BONUS LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$28,975.00 $2,500.00 $1,000.00 $750.00 $1,728.00

22,997.00

$

Express Pkg, 5.7 Hemi, 20” Wheels, Uconnect 5.0 Radio

STOCK# 4T0077

MSRP LESS CONSUMER CASH LESS TRUCK BONUS LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS SALE PRICE LESS CHRY CAP BONUS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$36,660.00 $2,300.00 $1,000.00 $3,863.00 $29,497.00 $500.00

28,997.00

$

DISCLAIMER: ALL PRICES AFTER REBATE, WAC, MUST FINACE WITH CHRY CAP, EXCLUDES TT&L, $0 DOWN ON MONTHLY PAYMENTS.