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Chevron makes major oil discovery in Gulf

La. improves but still near bottom in education rankings

Public input sought

Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

Chevron Corporation announced a major oil discovery in deepwater Gulf of Mexico this week. The find marks the second major discovery in deepwater for the company in less than a year. In the fall, Chevron announced the discovery of Guadalupe, some 190 miles off the coast. “The Anchor discovery, along with the discovery announced earlier in the fall, are significant finds in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Jay Johnson, senor vice president, Upstream, Chevron Corporation. The Anchor discovery is located in Green Canyon Block 807 and was spudded in August of last year. It is located approximately 140 miles off the Louisiana coast in over 5,000 feet of water and was drilled to a depth of nearly 34,000 feet. See Chevron Page 3-A

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Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development is proposing improvements to LA Hwy. 3235 from its intersection with LA Hwy. 24, (Bourg-Larose Hwy.), in Larose, extending south to its intersection with LA Hwy.1 in Golden Meadow. The public is invited to attend these two public meetings being held on: • Tuesday, January 20, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Golden Meadow Town Hall, 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow; and • Tuesday, January 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Lafourche High School Library, 16911 East Main Street, Cut Off. The purpose of the two meetings is to present information about the project, receive input, and answer questions from the public in an open house format. A presentation will be shown to describe the project and proposed roadway improvements that are under study.

Transportation to be topic of governor’s campaign forum

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SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m. SLLD Office 17904 Hwy. 3235, Galliano SL QUILTERS 6:00 p.m. Larose Civic Center

GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Galliano Office

AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m. Golden Meadow TUESDAY, JAN. 13 LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 5:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE F&AM 7:30 p.m. West Main, Cut Off

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Fourchon Office AMERICAN LEGION POST #315 7:00 p.m. Galliano

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Arrests............................2-A Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds................4-A/5-A

Horoscopes.....................5-A

Lottery.............................2-A

News In Brief...................3-A

Obituaries........................5-A

Surfin’ The Net................5-A

VOLUME 26 NUMBER 13

Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

The first of many forums to be held in conjunction with the Louisiana governor’s race is slated for this week. As the highlight of the 2015 Critical Issues Summit, hosted by a variety of engineering and contracting associations, the four major candidates for governor have agreed to speak on January 16 in Baton Rouge at the Renaissance Hotel at 10 a.m.

Louisiana lawmaker wants special session on budget, taxes Melinda Deslatte Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A state lawmaker from the Houma area wants his colleagues to convene a special legislative session to tackle Louisiana’s continuing budget problems. Rep. Joe Harrison, R-Gray, sent a petition Tuesday to House and Senate members, asking for their support to call a 14-day special session starting March 30. Harrison wants lawmakers to consider removing special budget protections that leave public colleges and health services more vulnerable to cuts than other agencies. He also wants lawmakers to consider scaling back some of the state’s tax breaks for businesses, after a review to determine if they are job creators or just giveaways. Louisiana has grappled with repeated financial troubles since 2008, faces a $1.4 billion budget shortfall in the upcoming fiscal

Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne, State Representative John Bel Edwards and U.S. Senator David Vitter will address attendees about transportation and infrastructure needs facing the state, including the always critical underlying issues of how to fund these needs as well as upkeep and improvements to current roads and bridges. The election for governor is slated for October. Governor Bobby Jindal is term limited and cannot seek re-election.

year that begins July 1 and could have another deficit to close before the current fiscal year ends. “We’re in a situation, it’s almost like Groundhog Day, year after year for many years now,” Harrison said in an interview. “We’ve failed to sit down and really look at the inherent problem that we have.” But Harrison’s effort — which would require support in a written petition from a majority of House and Senate members — is a long-shot at best. The Legislature has called itself into session only once since the modern state constitution was enacted four decades ago, for the required task of redistricting and with the support of Gov. Bobby Jindal. Both chambers are led by allies of the governor. Jindal and House Speaker Chuck Kleckley oppose the idea of a special session, saying lawmakers can address the items on Harrison’s list in the twomonth regular legislative session that begins April 13. “I don’t see any reason to come in early at the expense of the taxpayers when we can accomplish what he has in his petition in our regular session,” Kleckley said. Jindal spokesman Mike Reed echoed similar sentiments, saying in a written statement that the administra-

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LCO baseball registration to be held

The LCO 2015 baseball registration for all 5- 15 year olds will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following days: * Wednesday, January 14 at the Larose baseball field * Thursday, January 22 at the Larose Civic Center There will be a $40 registration fee per player, (ask about family discount). There will be a $10 late fee for anyone who registers after the January 23 deadline. New league players must be at least 5 years old by March 1st. For more information contact Blaine Curole at 985-696-3592 or email lcoboysbaseball@gmail.com. Follow LCO boy’s baseball on facebook or twitter.

Calendar of Ev ents News to Use! Project Graduation meeting set for Mon.

A Project Graduation meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the commons area at South Lafourche High School on Monday, January 12.

CASA volunteer training to begin Mon.

CASA of Lafourche will host volunteer training classes in Thibodaux on Mondays and Wednesdays from January 12 - February 11, 2015. The trainings will prepare members of the community to advocate for a child in Lafourche Parish who has been removed from their home due to abuse or neglect. To reserve your spot or for more info., call 985-4466600 or visit www.casaof lafourche.org.

Children’s parade accepting riders

Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns children’s parade is set to roll on Sat., February 7. For more information call Wade at 985-228-3633 or Mary at 985-278-5918.

Students urged to apply for CYLA

New church to host revival Jan. 14 – 18

The Knights of Columbus Council #8898 of Larose is sponsoring the Catholic Youth Leadership Award for any high school senior who attends Our Lady of the Rosary Church Parish. The online printable application is preferred and available at the louisianakc.org web site. Select “CYLA” to access the application, or contact

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche church located at 18210 West Main St. in Suite 10 (Galliano Food Store plaza) will host a revival Wednesday, January 14 through Sunday, January 18. All night services will start at 7 p.m. A Sunday morning service will be at 10 a.m.

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Royalty, cars requested for parade

The new Krewe of Atlantis would like to invite all pageant queens and kings and anyone with a classic automobile or rat rod to ride in our parade on February 14. Contact Jason Bellanger 985-665-3854.

Teens needed for Bon Temps court

Organizers with the Le Krewe Du Bon Temps Mardi Gras parade are seeking teens to be on their royal court. If interested contact Corine at 985-696-2433 for more details.

Grief support group to meet Tuesdays

Grief Share is a weekly grief support group that meets Tuesdays from 6 – 8 p.m. at Community Bible Church. The group helps to provide encouragement and support after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Cost is $15 and scholarships are available. For more information call Becky Dufrene at 985-632-3077 or email mitt@viscom.net. Community Bible Church is located at 14757 E. Main St. in Cut Off.

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. JANUARY 4, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office James Brown, 21, Raceland. Unlawful presence or contact of a sex offender relative to a former victim. JANUARY 5, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Quentin Mouton, 24, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Misty Truxillo, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts). Teddy Boudin, 40, Vacherie. Contempt of curt, scdtp, simple battery. Lloyd L. Sargent, Jr., 54, Domestic abuse battery. Victoria Gonzales, 18, Galliano. Violation of probation/parole. Darren Bergeron, 51, Gray. DWI 1st offense. Erin Serigny, 22, Cut Of. Contempt of court (7 cts). Teddy Paul Adams, Jr., 26, Lockport. Contempt of court. JANUARY 6, 2015 Latronce J Scott, 33, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Kaleb M Bruce, 21, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. John J Stevenson, 46, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). Derrick Brown, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Phillip Brown, 42, Thibodaux. Speeding, resisting an officer, driver must be licensed. Dain Orgeron, 41, Raceland. Contempt of court. Scott Templet, 40, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony), false imprisonment. Cody Matherne, 22, Raceland. Theft of a motor vehicle. JANUARY 7, 2015 Jonathan Johnson, 25, Thibodaux. Parole revocation. Cory Thomas, 32, Grand Isle.

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Convicted sex offender arrested for making contact with victim Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Raceland man convicted in December for having sex with a minor has been arrested after making contact with the victim. James Brown, 21, faces multiple new charges stemming from the incident. In late September, the parents of a Raceland teenager contacted the Sheriff’s Office after learning the teen allegedly had sexual relations with an older man. Through investigation, detectives learned James Brown allegedly had consensual sexual inter course with the teenager on

at least one occasion in late September. Detectives obtained a warrant for Brown’s arrest for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, and Brown also had two existing warrants for contempt of court. He was located and arrested on October 15, and later convicted for the crime. He was registered as a Tier I Sex Offender and ordered to have no further contact with the victim. Then during the early morning hours of Sunday, January 4, the victim’s parent contacted the Sheriff’s Office again after discovering Brown in the victim’s

Thibodaux high school teacher admits to having sexual contact with student

r o o m . Deputies arrived and placed B r o w n under arrest. H e was transported to t h e James Brown

Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. He was booked with unlawful presence or contact of a sex offender relative to a former victim and entering after being forbidden. He is being held in lieu of $6,000 bond as set by Judge Steven M. Miller, and he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent Jo Ann Mathews announced that a former Thibodaux High School teacher has been criminally charged after she admitted to having engaged in sexual contact with a 17year-old student. Celeste Bergeron, 25, of Thibodaux was charged Wednesday, January 7, and is no longer employed by the Lafourche Parish School District. Detectives began their investigation on Mon-

day after learning of alleged sexual contact between Bergeron and a student. School officials placed Bergeron on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Detectives learned Bergeron and a student had engaged in sexual activity on at least two occasions, and they had exchanged numerous private messages over social media. In meeting with detectives Wednesday morning, Bergeron admitted to having sexual contact with the student. She was issued a criminal

summons for prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student, a misdemeanor. Penalties for a first offense of this crime include a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews said Bergeron is no longer employed by the Lafourche Parish School District. “This type of behavior will not be tolerated by any personnel in Lafourche Parish Schools and will be dealt with swiftly,” said Matthews.

Contempt of court. Johnny Morris, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Darion Veal, 19, Pornography involving juveniles (felony). Regina Martin, 40, Larose. Contempt of court (5 cts). Danny Lee Caldwell, Jr., 46, Galliano. Fugitive of Livingston Parish, Possession of crack cocaine. JANUARY 8, 2015 Richard Allen Greene, Jr., 28, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court, violation of probation/parole.

Michael Waller, 34, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. JANUARY 7, 2015 Juvaughn Davis, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court 2 cts).

Travis Adams, 24, Thibodaux. DWI, Contempt of court. Lionel Adams, Jr., 46, Thibodaux. Theft of a motor vehicle (felony), OWI, Enter/remain after being forbidden

Thibodaux Police Department Jamone McCormick, 17, Thibodaux. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling (felony). Cheri Shelby, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). JANUARY 6, 2015 Jerome Hamilton, 31, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

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Appraisal drilling will begin in the coming weeks and months. The company also has recent Gulf start ups at Jack-St. Malo and Tubular Bells in the central Gulf of Mexico. “This deepwater find means good jobs and continued economic promise for the area. It also bodes well for the future of deepwater activity in the Gulf which is good news for Port Fourchon and the entire region,” said Chett Chiasson, executive director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission.

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The state received a Dminus in K-12 achievement. The analysis is based on 2013 National Assessment of Education Progress scores measuring proficiency in 4th- and 8thgrade math and reading. The percentage of students regarded as proficient ranged from about 21 percent to 26 percent, depending on the grade level and subject. Gains over the previous 10 years were noted, but the state remained near the bottom — 49th — among the 50 states and the District of Columbia when the proficiency figures, improvement percentages and other factors, including the gap between low-income students and their higherincome counterparts, were factored in. In a statement issued Thursday afternoon, state Education Superintendent John White noted the progress demonstrated in the report. “However, it also encourages us to reaffirm our efforts to ensure all students are on the path to college or a career, starting with our youngest learners where the report ranks Louisiana fourth for Early Childhood education,” White said. “We’ve made great progress, but we will not stop until Louisiana has the best education system in the country.”

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“I’ve been here for eight years now, and I’ve never seen it be a priority,” he said. “This is just a kind of shot across the bow. It’s trying to get people to wake up to what’s going on.” Harrison’s petition for a special session strikes at areas that lawmakers repeatedly cite as problems when they craft the budget each year, but that they have done nothing to change so far.

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Mardi Gras countdown starts amid huge, bright parade floats

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A brass band strolled through a riverside warehouse holding huge, colorful parade floats as New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and other city officials Tuesday kicked off the city’s official countdown to Mardi Gras. “Everybody knows that this is what we live for,” Landrieu said during the event at Mardi Gras World, where many of the floats used in the yearly Carnival season processions are stored. Officials took part in the ceremonial slicing of a King Cake, a traditional seasonal treat. It all took place amid tables laden with beads and trinkets that float riders toss to parade watchers. Later, a group of masked revelers called the Phorty Phunny Phellows took their annual “Twelfth Night” streetcar ride through town, a decades-old tradition marking the 12th night after Christmas and the official start of the season. Carnival is celebrated along the Gulf Coast with parties, balls and parades culminating on Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, a final day of celebration before the solemnity of Ash Wednesday and Lent. Mardi Gras falls on Feb. 17 this year. _____________

Obama to reduce FHA mortgage premium rate to spur buying

WASHINGTON (AP) — Firsttime homebuyers whose home loans are guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration would benefit from an Obama administration move to lower mortgage insurance premiums. Under the plan, the housing administration will reduce annual mortgage insurance premiums by 0.5 percentage points, to 0.85 percent. The White House said Wednesday the reduction means new home buyers would pay $900 less a year than they would without the change. Current homeowners who refinance into an FHA mortgage would also benefit from the change. Even with the reduction, the new 0.85 percent premium is higher than historic norms. The rate was initially increased to raise FHA capital reserves which took a hit during the housing crisis. _____________

Dad accused of throwing 5-year-old off bridge in Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a 5-yearold girl who police say was thrown over a bridge and into the Tampa Bay says she last saw her daughter on Christmas Eve. Michelle Kerr says she was woken by authorities early Thursday morning and informed that her daughter, Phoebe Jonchuck, was dead. St. Petersburg police say Phoebe’s dad, John Johnchuck, pulled the girl from the back seat of his car and tossed her over a bridge, 60 feet above the water. Kerr said Jonchuck had

a long history of domestic violence against her, which was corroborated by police reports released Thursday. Kerr said her daughter loved her father. He is currently in jail facing a murder charge. He had custody of Phoebe. _____________

La. state income tax filing begins Jan. 20

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2014 state individual income tax returns on Jan. 20. The agency says they will begin processing returns on Feb. 3 and will start issuing refunds on Feb. 24. If filing an electronic return, refunds will take up to 21 day. For paper returns, taxpayers should expect to wait 8 to 10 weeks. _____________

Baton Rouge company among 10 getting federal contract

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pentagon says a Baton Rouge company is among 10 around the country which will get work cleaning up toxic, hazardous and radioactive waste for the federal government. A news release Thursday says CB&I Federal Services LLC was also among 10 applying for the work over the Internet. The other companies are in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Nebraska and Virginia. The work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency will total up to $185 million. The cost and location will be decided with each order, and work is to be completed by Jan. 7, 2020. _____________

Woman charged in death of 6-year-old son

BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — A 25-year-old Shreveport mother has been charged with negligent homicide after she was involved in a car crash that killed her 6year-old son. Bossier City police say Quirtisha Allen was arrested Thursday in connection with a Sept. 20, 2014, crash that killed her son, Serdario Thomas Jr. Police say Thomas was in the front seat of his mother’s car and was not wearing a seat belt. Police say Allen collided with another vehicle. Police and prosecutors say they decided to charge the mother after determining she was driving at a high speed when she crashed. Allen was booked into the Bossier City Jail and later transferred to the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility. Her bond was set at $45,000. It was unknown if she has an attorney.

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House GOP forcing 2016 debate on Social Security’s finances Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans want Congress to address the troubled finances of Social Security’s disability program, setting the stage for a contentious debate that could affect 11 million people in the middle of the next presidential campaign. The House has adopted a rule that could force lawmakers to tackle the issue by the end of 2016, when the program is projected to run out of reserves, triggering automatic benefit cuts. An easy fix was available. Congress could have redirected payroll tax revenue from Social Security’s much larger retirement program, as lawmakers have done before. But Tuesday’s new rule blocks such a move, unless as part of a larger plan to improve Social Security’s finances, by either cutting benefits or raising taxes. Tinkering with Social Security never has been easy, and factoring in election-year politics makes finding votes even harder for those alternatives. Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., said he sponsored the provision to prevent Congress from “raiding” the retirement fund to prop up the disability program. Reed said lawmakers are working on proposals to bolster the disability program’s finances, but that taking tax money from the retirement program is “a short-term Band-Aid.” “We need to do better than that,” Reed said. Added the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.: “We just want to make sure we improve the integrity of the Social Security trust fund all across the board.” Advocates for older Americans say the rule could be used to help push through benefit cuts, especially because House Republicans have opposed raising taxes. “This is a blatant at-

tempt on the first day members take office to sneak a rule into the process that virtually guarantees devastating cuts for beneficiaries of the Social Security disability system,” said J. David Cox, president of the American Federation of Government Employees. David Certner of AARP said it would be a mistake to eliminate the option of redirecting money from the retirement fund. “Otherwise, we could be facing a deadline, and certainly over the last couple of years, we’ve seen Congress seemingly unable to pass bills, even with deadlines in front of them,” Certner said. New House rules will govern the chamber for the next two years. The 36-page set of rules passed by a vote of 234-172, with all Democrats opposed and almost every Republican in favor. On page 32 is a provision that allows any representative to raise a point of order if the House tries to pass a bill redirecting tax revenue from Social Security’s retirement fund to the disability fund. The House could vote to overcome the objection, but that could be difficult, with almost every Republican supporting the rules package. The number of workers, spouses and children receiving Social Security disability benefits has ballooned over the past decade. Members of Congress from both political parties say fraud has played a part, too. About 11 million people get disability benefits, nearly 40 percent more than a decade ago. By comparison, about 48 million people get Social Security retirement or survivor benefits. Unless Congress acts, the trust fund that supports the disability program will run dry sometime during the last three months of 2016, according to projections by the trustees who oversee Social Security. At that point, the program will collect only enough payroll

taxes to pay 81 percent of benefits. That would trigger an automatic 19 percent cut in benefit payments. The average monthly payment for a disabled worker is $1,146, or a little less than $14,000 a year. Social Security is supported by a 12.4 percent tax on wages up to $118,500. Half is paid by workers and half by employers. Most of the payroll tax — 10.6 percent of wages — goes to the retirement fund. The remaining 1.8 percent of wages goes to the disability fund. Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to run dry in 2034. At that point, it would only collect enough payroll taxes to pay about 75 percent of benefits. Social Security has more than $2.7 trillion in reserves, but the retirement program has been paying out more in benefits than it collects in payroll taxes since 2010. The disability program has been paying out more than it collects since 2005. If the retirement fund and the disability fund were combined, they would have enough money to pay full benefits until 2033, giving lawmakers more time to address their long-term finances.

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Cabin/Office Building For Sale: Wood, foam insulated, self contained, tub, toilet, water heater, ac/heat, queen bed in loft, sleeps 4. $15,000. Call 985-373-9153. _________________ Building For Sale: 17904 W. Main, Galliano. 2400 sq ft store w/lg. parking lot. Reduced to $69,000. To view property call 985-278-0697. _________________

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Land For Sale: 124.8 x 3500 w/32x40 steel shed, water, dirt pad, pond, Oak trees, fenced, bayou side in Galliano. $100,000. 985-637-0439 or 985475-5574. _________________

FOR RENT

Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, W. 41st St., Cut Off. Partially furn., w/d, $1000/mth, $500/dep. Utilities included. Call 985-258-3357. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ 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. _________________

American Realty USA

Duplex For Rent: Lockport area. 2 br, 1 ba, water pd., screened in porch, fenced in back yard. $775/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-677-0915. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, all utilities pd., $700/mth, $500/dep. 985-696-0818. _________________ Small House For Rent: Single occupancy or married couple, all utilities pd., furnished. $900/mth, $500/dep. 985-6960818. _________________ Room For Rent: $350/mth, $200/dep. No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. Call 850-723-8231. _________________ Trailer, Apts., House, & Bar For Rent: FMI call 985-677-4533. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 full baths, located in Lockport. Must pass background check. Serious inquiries only. No smoking, no pets inside home. $900/mth, $900/dep. Call 985258-8287. _________________ For Rent in Grand Isle: 3BR, furnished mobile home and 1BR furnished mobile home. Call Pat at 985787-2207 or 504-3825179. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport area. 3 br, 2 ba, all appl. included. $800/mth, plus deposit. Now taking applications. Call 985-665-9538. _________________

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 985-2781136 _________________ Huge 2 br Apt. For Rent: Taking applications. All utilities pd., total electric, 10 ft ceilings, private parking, no pets, no smoking. Ready soon. Call 985632-2158 or 985-5336212. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, huge yard, covered carport, water pd., pets allowed. $1000 /dep., $1000 /mth. Call 985-2271936. _________________ House For Rent in Larose: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 2 ba, w/d, $1000/mth plus deposit. Taking applications. Call 985-6934335. _________________ Commercial Hwy. 1 Frontage Picciola Complex For Lease: 7 rooms, 2 baths, formerly Lafourche Podiatry Clinic. $1200/mth. plus utilities. Minimum 1-year lease. Call 985-855-4163. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent, located in Larose. Single occupancy, lawn service provided, private laundry mat, all utilities pd. $600/mth, $300/dep. Call 985-665-9618, 859-3953 or 6933833. _________________

Boo Legendre

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

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 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.

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.

Trailer For Rent: Quiet place, quiet person, no pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furnished. $650/mth, $400 /dep. Utilities /cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application. Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________

MERCHANDISE

200 Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. Call 693-7229 FMI. _________________ 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. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 Âžâ&#x20AC;? gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Snapper Pro Lawn Mower For Sale: 52â&#x20AC;? cut. Asking $5000, pd. $7000. FMI 985-8701127. _________________ AB Rocket For Sale: Good cond., has everything to go with it and an Elliptical, great cond., everything works, has fan, incline 7 can hook up Ipod, Ipad, or Iphone. If int. call 985-637-5921. _________________

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcycle For Sale: Suzuki DR200SE Dual Sport 4000 miles, great cond. $2500 OBO. Call 985696-6016 FMI. _________________

2002 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft-Tail For Sale: Dark blue, 20K miles, excellent cond. $11,000 firm! Call 985-798-7494.

Now Hiring

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 114693: Located at 201 E. 153rd Street in Galliano, this home has a total living area of 4,193 sqft. and sits on a 270â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 83â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 375â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 95â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot. It is a 1.5 story ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including an in-ground pool, bath house, sun room and spa. $290,000 MLS 114636:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 636â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 185â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 767â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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. Asking $2500. Call 985-6322864. _________________

AUTOS

1997 Mercedes Benz For Sale, diesel, runs good, engine smokes, needs some interior work. $2500. FMI call 985-870-1127. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: 10758 Hwy. 1, Lockport. Thurs. Jan. 15 starting at 7 am, half a mile past the new South Lafourche Bank going towards Lockport. Baby clothes, house dĂŠcor, kids toys, & lots more. _________________

HELP WANTED

Special Ed. Dist. #1, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centerâ&#x20AC;? located in Cut Off is seeking a Direct Support Worker for its Residential Waiver Programs in the Lockport /Larose area. Great pay, afternoon & weekend hrs. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 8 thru Jan. 23 between the hrs. of 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm. FMI call 985-6325671. _________________ Now hiring First Class Electricians. Transportation & hand tools needed. Call 985-325-5235 or apply between 9 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm at 14791 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________

Sales Clerk

Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7-6, Sat. 7-5, Sun. 8-3

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

Every Third Weekend (Sat. 7-5 & Sun. 8-3)

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The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

Old Rouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shopping Center

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land American Realty USA

Sea Support Ventures, 104 ABC Lane, Cut Off. Now accepting applications for the following positions: 1600 Ton Master w/Oceans, GMDSS, DP & VSO Endorsement, 200 Ton Captains w/VSO Endorsement, ABâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s w/RFPNW. All applicants must possess a current TWIC, Passport, STCW 95 & USCG Security Endorsements. Qualified applicants must also pass pre-employment physical (including MRI), DOT drug screen & background check. Sea Support Ventures offers competitive pay, company health ins., simple IRA, & quarterly safety bonus. You may apply in person from 9 am to 4 pm, Mon. thru Thurs. or online at http://www.sea-support.com/employment.htm _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & 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 pd 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. _________________ 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 _________________

Galliano Inn now hiring full time Housekeeper. Ins. & 401-K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________

295,000

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

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced Cosmetologist and / or a licensed Aesthetician. FMI 985-696-4540. _________________

Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a PartTime Cashier. Apply in person at 20804 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. No Phone Calls. _________________

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. _________________ Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Cont. has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required offering $23.50/hr. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, between the hrs. of 9 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm. _________________

Applications are being accepted for the position of Seaport Maintenance Specialist for work in Port Fourchon. This position requires skills in the operation of some heavy equipment such as ZTR mowers, backhoe, road grader, front-end loader, dozer & tractor. Knowledge of diesel engines is also preferred along with some skill in welding, carpentry, plumbing & electrical. Excel. benefits include 100% pd. family medical insurance & state retirement. Drug screen, physical and satisfactory driving record will be required. Applications may be obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office at 16829 E. Main St., Galliano by calling 985-632-6701, by accessing our website at www.portfourchon.co m or by emailing cindyd@portfourchon.com. Applications will be accepted thru Fri. January 30. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ 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. _________________

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon Floor Assistant

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to andâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) See Mario or Brandi â&#x20AC;˘ No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

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MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED

CAMPERS

Office: 985-693-7229

5 & 2 Work Schedule Home Every Night

Job Requirements:

Some knowledge to install, maintain, troubleshoot & repair air conditions and industrial electrical equipment Benefits Include: 401-K Health, Dental, Life, Vision & Disability Ins.

Apply in person at the C-Port Personnel Dept. Office in Fourchon or fax resume to 985-396-2500 *TWIC card required to apply 106 9th Street Lot 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com

LAFOURCHE ARC AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS Lafourche Arc would like to announce the opening of our newly constructed apartment complex.

Located at 109 Westover Drive in Thibodaux, Louisiana (on the corner of Westover Drive and St. Patrick Highway).

The complex consists of five units: (4) two-bedroom units will be designated for individuals with developmental disabilities and (1) one-bedroom unit designated for the elderly age 62 and older. All units include the following features: â&#x20AC;˘ Handicapped Accessibility (with one designed for Hearing Impairments) â&#x20AC;˘ Washer and Dryer â&#x20AC;˘ Energy Efficient â&#x20AC;˘ Utility Room/Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Central Air and Heat â&#x20AC;˘ Blinds â&#x20AC;˘ Electric Ranges â&#x20AC;˘ Smoke Detectors/Fire Extinguishers â&#x20AC;˘ Refrigerator

Applications will be distributed and accepted only during open application periods. The first application period will be January 12th through February 12th. When: Monday through Thursdays from 9:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00pm Where: Lafourche Arc Main Office located at 100 West Main Street, Thibodaux 70301. For additional information, please call 1-888-743-5272, extension 133. This development is managed by Lafourche Arc Properties. We are an equal opportunity provider and employer. Any person with mobility, hearing, visual, or language impairment requiring special accommodations are asked to contact Lafourche Arc Properties at 1-888-743-5272 ext. 133 to arrange for accommodations.

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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985693-4316. _________________ Candlewood & Suites in Galliano is now hiring for Full Time/Part Time Front Desk Agents, Night Auditors, Housekeeping & Maintenance Engineers Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hrs. All application must apply in person at Holiday Inn Express in Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________ What’s Brewing is looking for Part Time Kitchen Help. Apply in person. No phone calls please. _________________ Local Oil Field Supply Co. seeking inside sales / warehousemen & driver, exp. preferred but not necessary. Send resume to: PO Box 551, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging has an opening for a Home Meal Deliver in the Galliano /Golden Meadow area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly homebound clients. Person must be reliable, w/reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a driver’s license check, pre-employment drug test & state police background check. No restrictions on lifting (able to lift 30 lbs. or more). Pay rate is $9.53/hr. Mileage is reimbursed at .51 cents a mile. Deadline to apply is Fri. Jan. 16 at 10 am. Apply at the LCOA Office at 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews (located in the old Walmart Bldg.). FMI call Angie Pertuit at 985-5320457. _________________

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SERVICES

Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________

LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

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. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959 _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________

Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou, Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, counter tops, showers, sheet rock, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. Licensed & insured, 20 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail. com __________________

Currently Accepting Applications for

Forklift Mechanic

5&2 Work Schedule *TWIC CARD REQUIRED Job Requirements: Knowledge in trouble shooting, maintaining and servicing heavy equipment. Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance.

Apply in person at the C-Port Personnel Dept. Office in Fourchon or fax resume to 985-396-2500 106 9th Street Lot 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 www.chouest.com E.O.E. M/F/H/V

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Currently Accepting Applications for

Preventative Maintenance Mobile Crane Mechanic

7&7 Work Schedule *TWIC CARD REQUIRED TO APPLY

Job Requirements:

Service & repair, Manitowoc and Liebherr Mobile Cranes. Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and DC electrical systems a plus. Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance.

Apply in person at the C-Port Personnel Dept. Office in Fourchon or fax resume to 985-396-2500 106 9th Street Lot 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 www.chouest.com E.O.E. M/F/H/V

Currently Accepting Applications For

Cleaning Technician Position

Experience preferred but not necessary

7&7 Work Schedule

TWIC card required

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907 E.O.E M/F/H/V

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. _________________ Top Notch Carpenter Isaiah Domangue Sheetrock, Flooring, Trim Work, Wooden Fences and Fence Repairs, Painting, U Call It, actually! 985-688-4053. When you want it done right!

Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free! Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured. Call us Today! 985-278-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express _________________

R&B Handyman Services Start the New Year with a fresh new look from small home repairs to custom remodels. No job too big or too small. Great quality and unbeatable prices! Free estimates. Roofing, plumbing, carpentry, cement siding, pressure washing, painting, emergency gas and water leaks, etc. We do it all. Call Robert Worthington 985-278-9887. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________

Bible Questions Answered and Free Bible Study. Call 985-856-1549 or 985693-3026. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________

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. _________________

PRAYERS

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail. L.P. ________________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Never found to fail. O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me, and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Say this prayer for three consecuritve days & then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. J.C.F. ________________________

Now hiring a full-time

Account Manager Must be able to lift furniture.

Excellent Pay, Advancement Opportunities, Health & Dental Insurance PTO, Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay & Sundays Off

Apply in person at 14492 West Main St., Cut Off

K-Mar Supply

MANAGER of Cut Off

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop)

NOW HIRING

See Brandi • No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

Shipyards

CRANE OPERATORS

Candidates must have experience performing load chart calculations, obtain a mobile crane certification, and have at least 2 years of experience operating hydraulic and / or friction mobile cranes (i.e. cherry picker, Triple 7 Manitowoc lattice boom crane). Opportunities are available at our Lockport & Fourchon facilities. Bollinger offers a competitive benefits package which includes a competitive salary, medical insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan.

Interested individuals should contact our Craft Recruiter Ely Garcia 985-532-7709, 985-209-3502 or email ELYG@BOLLINGERSHIPYARDS.COM www.bollingerjobs.com

Bollinger is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.

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MALCOLM CHAUVIN Malcolm Joseph Chauvin, 86, a native of Mathews, and a resident of Cut Off, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his sons, Larry Chauvin and wife Randy, Donald Chauvin and wife Sandra, Thomas Chauvin and wife Vickie, Gary Chauvin and wife Theresa, Kevin Chauvin and fiancé LeAnn Barron; daughters, Ramona Chauvin and husband Stephen Head, Phyllis Champagne and husband Gary; grandchildren, Chris, Mandi, Tiffanie, Matthew, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Drew, Travis, Derek, Joshua and Brandi; great grandchildren, Christopher, Brianna, Brooke, Taylor, Isabella, Abigail, Tristan, Harlee, Asher, Ava, Addisyn, Alivia, Amelia, Addyson, Miya, Zoie, Gage, Bennett, Emma, Kaleb and Jordan; godchild, Lora; brother, Henry Wilton Chauvin and sisters, Earline Arabie, Theresa Dufrene, Marylouise Walker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emelie Baudoin Chauvin; daughter, Victoria Chauvin; parents, William and Ursule B. Chauvin and brother, Zenon Chauvin. He was a carpenter, worked in maintenance at Sako Nursing Home and was a maintenance supervisor at St. Anne Hospital. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building and flying remote airplanes. Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. ___________________________

The other day my neighbor, who is blonde, came running up to me in the driveway just jumping for joy! She said, “I have some really great news! I’m pregnant!!!” I knew that she had been trying for a while so I told her, “That’s great! I couldn’t be happier for you!” Then she said, “There’s more.” I asked, “What do you mean ‘more’?” She said, “Well, we are not having just one baby. We are going to have TWINS!” Amazed at how she could know so soon after getting pregnant, I asked her how she knew.

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NOLAN LEFORT Nolan Joseph Lefort, 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Slidell, passed away on December 31, 2014. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 10 at the First United Methodist Church in Slidell with visitation at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. He is survived by wife of 28 years, Debbie McArn Lefort; mother, Ophelia Pitre Lefort; siblings, Wanda Lefort Curole, Donna Lefort and John Lefort; 8 nieces and nephews, Anthony Jr., Jay and Jess Curole and Jenny Curole Hillman, Erica Lefort Cantin (godchild) and Sarah King, Elise Lefort Thibodaux and Monique Lefort (godchild); 15 great nieces and nephews; godfather to Kim Lefort Adams. He was preceded in death by father, Pershing Joseph Lefort. He was a graduate of LCO High School Class of 65, Nicholls State University and South Eastern University and served in the Vietnam Conflict. Honored repeatedly at 5the local, regional and state levels, he was a retired science and gifted art educator, scientist and accomplished artist. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the St. Tammy Parish Schools Talented Arts Program, 2552 Sgt. Alfred Dr., Slidell, LA 70458. ___________________________

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Unexpected news excites you, Aries. Even though you’re not yet sure if the news is good or bad, you have high hopes that positive information is on the way. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have an abundance of energy and you have to find a way to harness it for the greater good. Find a new hobby or volunteer for a local project. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Now is not a good time to make significant financial decisions. You have to make changes when the time is right, and you will know when that day arrives. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your mood is uplifting to those around you. Maintain this optimistic outlook in the weeks ahead, and good fortune is bound to come your way. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t be afraid to accept a helping hand at work. Seek help from others if no offers are immediately forthcoming. Explore all of your networking possibilities.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Keep an extra-sharp mind this week as there isn’t anything you cannot accomplish if you put your mind to it. Try tackling those big projects that you have been avoiding. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a problem with no obvious solution has you seeing both sides of the argument. Dwell on things for a little while longer, and the solution will eventually come to you. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you are planning some big moves and you are bound to have a number of supporters behind you. Others want you to succeed so take an opportunity and run with it. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Take extra care with projects at work, Sagittarius. A difficult problem may arise, and a careful approach to the tasks at hand can help you nip that problem in the bud. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you will forge a new relationship this week, and it may lead to a solid friendship that lasts a number of years. Feelings are bound to get more intense.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 This is a great week for brainstorming, Aquarius. Once you have a few solid ideas, put your plans into motion. At least one should pan out quite well. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Someone is trying to steer you in one direction, Pisces. Politely decline if that direction is the opposite of what you want to do. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 11 Amanda Peet, Actress (43) JANUARY 12 Rob Zombie, Singer (50) JANUARY 13 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Actress (54) JANUARY 14 Jason Bateman, Actor (46) JANUARY 15 Pitbull, Rapper (35) JANUARY 16 Kate Moss, Model (41) JANUARY 17 Zooey Deschanel, Actress (35)

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Sunday, January 11, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd How well do we live with the time we have?

This very day a child is born who will probably live for 150 years or more. Impossible? Not really. Consider that the average human life span at the beginning of the 20th century was 49 years. Back then, people 61 years old would have been considered old codgers, and would have been respected for their age. At the beginning of the 21st century in the United States, the average human life span is fast approaching eighty years. These days, people in their 80’s are fit enough to run marathons. We have an enormous length of time on earth to learn, to grow, to love, to live. Suppose this newborn child lives to the year 2165, making him or her 150 years old. Is 150 years long enough to learn to love God? Is there ever enough time? Will there ever be? What would this child do with a lifetime that is twice as long as ours? Take more vacations? Spend more time at the office? Get busier? Plant a bigger garden? Plan for a longer retirement? Plant trees instead of gardens? Love more, give more, hope more? No matter how much time we, humans, have, we remain essentially the same. Morally, we are similar to those born a century ago. Would doubling our current 80 years make that much difference spiritually or ethically, personally, or nationally? Would people choose to love more, to give more? Would we choose to dedicate a larger part of our lives to God? The real question is, “How well do we live with the time we have?” as individuals and as a nation. We should be concerned for eternal life, rather than mere physical life. We should care more about the state of our souls than the number of our years. We have been made in God’s image and likeness, and have been adopted as God’s children. However, like all children growing up, we need to learn how to be good children, members of a family, brothers and sisters to one another. It takes time and it takes effort. We need the loving experience of our elders, the straight word and the occasional rebuke. When we were adopted as God’s children, we were given the Holy Spirit to dwell in us. It is this Spirit that inspires us to say “Our Father.” The same Spirit will teach us how to treat others as brothers and sisters. We are heirs to God’s promises, and we must help one another to live our life as Jesus did. However long we live, our spiritual goal ought to remain the same – to be the best person we can possibly be. A garden is measured by its produce, not its size. A life is measured by its deeds and its love, not by its length. What good would a vegetable garden be that brought forth no edible fruit? What good would a life of any length be, if it gave forth no love, no delight, no joy? The measure of a life is found not in quantity, but in quality. We look at the life of Mary, the humble peasant woman from Nazareth who changed the world by her saying “yes” to God.

Pictured left are the ladies of the Golden Meadow Methodist Church who recently donated quilts to The Haven in Houma. They are: Michelle Terrebonne, Linda Lorraine, Daphne Young, Melissa Williams, Elaine Adams and Lou Rebstock.

Jesus only lived 33 years and he changed the world. At the beginning of this new year, we might look at our lives as God sees them. God will not judge us by the length of our years, but by our deeds in the years we have. Our deeds, whether they were the wounds we inflected on others, or spiritual and physical blessings and healing we gave to others in love, are the true measure of lives. Jesus and Mary gave us a great example of how to use our years. As we go forward into this new year, it is less important to worry about how long we are going to live, as it is how well we are living. Let us use wisely the time that God has given us.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

Freedom Worship Center

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge)

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Mooring

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

Victory Life Church

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pasor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

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Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

13581 East Main - Larose

St. Anthony Church

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

Christian Fellowship Church

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com

13841 East Main - Larose

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UNITED METHODIST

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

United Methodist Church of Grand Isle Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor

PENTECOSTAL

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Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 13086 Hwy. 3235 • Larose • 693-7188

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13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano

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Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

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SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300