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Sunday, November 16, 2014
Proposed 2015 parish budget tops $100 million
Grand Isle undercover operation results in several arrests
A six-month undercover operation on Grand Isle has resulted in the arrest of the island’s fire chief. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said a tip about drug use at Grand Isle’s fire station prompted the investigation that netted 20 arrests early Thursday morning, including fire Chief Aubrey “T -Black” Chaisson and firefighter Patrick Santiny. JSPO detectives said they discovered a small amount of marijuana with Chaisson at the time. Sheriff Normand said Chaisson faces misdemeanor charges. The fire chief in Grand Isle is appointed by the board that supervises the town’s volunteer department. Chaisson has held the position since 2007. The other people ar rested were also booked mostly on drug charges. See Grand Isle Page 4-A
MEETINGS MONDAY, NOV. 17
COMMUNITY ACTION Executive Committee 4:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews
TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. Fourchon Office
NORTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 5:00 p.m. NLLD Office - 627 Jackson St., Suite A - Thibodaux COMMUNITY ACTION Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews
K.C. COUNCIL #3150 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph Recreation Ctr. Galliano VFW POST 8538 & AUX. 7:00 p.m. VFW Avenue - Larose (Behind LCO)
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VOLUME 26 NUMBER 5
Buster Avera Contributing Writer
Parish President Charlotte Randolph offered Lafourche councilmen and residents their first opportunity to publicly comment on her proposed 2015 budget at the November 11 Lafourche Parish Council meeting in Mathews. The $100,225,287 budget has been in the hands of councilmen (and on the parish government website) since September 23rd, but Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three forums at which the public can make comments or offer changes. By comparison, 2014’s amended current budget total is $74,542,117, while the 2013 audited budget was $79,884,327. The highlight of the proposed 2015 budget is the addition of $6,761,960 to the Capital Budget for new and existing projects, bringing the total funding for proposed projects and ongoing work in the parish to $35,757,284. Some of the more important projects for 2014 were the purchase of new pumps and other equipment for Public Works, RSTD-A road improvements, the West 111th Street Drainage Project, Golden Meadow Oak Ridge Park improvements, installation of a backup server and generator to continue necessary parish services during emergencies, and other road maintenance projects throughout the parish. Major activities for 2015 include a $300,000 data and telephone network upgrade for parish government, a See Budget Page 4-A
Lafourche Parish to benefit greatly from coastal contract award Mathews, LA – A $145.7 million contract has been awarded for the construction of the second increment of the Caminada Headland Beach and Dune project in Lafourche Parish, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority announced this week. The Caminada Headland project will add further value to the construction currently occurring on the headland, which is scheduled for completion this year. The second increment will produce 489 acres of beach and dune habitat, while restoring seven miles of beach. All together, the first and second increments are expected to restore 13 total miles of beach and 792 acres of beach and dune habitat. When totaling up the financial and ecological value of the first and second increments plus the West Belle Pass Restoration and future East Timbalier project, these projects represent $250 million in restoration dollars being spent in Lafourche.
“This announcement comes on the heels of the updated economic study of the port which confirms that business at the port is booming. Protecting our coastline and shoring up our defenses near Port Fourchon is critical to our sustainability as a parish,” Parish President Charlotte Randolph said when talking about both the largest construction contract awarded and largest restoration project undertaken in the history of the coastal program. The restoration of the Caminada Headland is another example of substantial work that has been completed around the protective perimeter of the Barataria Basin since 2007. Additional work in the Barataria Basin should begin as early as 2015 on Shell Island West and Chenier Ronquille as part of Deepwater Horizon restoration efforts. “The Caminada Headland project is an example of the great strides we are making in our coastal program to get dollars on the ground quickly and efficiently to effect change. Building on past successes has prepared us to implement the bigger, bolder projects needed to create a sustainable footprint for Coastal Louisiana – projects like Caminada.” said executive director of the CPRA, Kyle Graham, in a statement released by the CPRA on Wednesday. The Caminada Headland restoration also represents the first time in Louisiana that sand See Coastal Page 4-A
Yik Yak – The app that don’t talk back! Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer
There’s a saying we’ve heard our entire lives … “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. Whomever coined this “thick-skinned” sentiment obviously had no idea today’s modern age would ensure that words are permanent and on display for all to see … and join in the malice. There was a time, a simpler time, in which people said something offensive or negative to another and it stayed amongst those in attendance and the handful of others that heard about the event second hand. Today, that is not so, and misuse of modern technology is the culprit! A popular smartphone application called Yik Yak, was
born with the best intentions but has quickly evolved into a widely used bullying pulpit. Yik Yak was a college-developed app that allows users to post messages and comments, but only within a five-mile radius and up to 200 characters long. College students used it to post things such as cancelled classes, open parking spots on campus and menu choices available at the campus cafeteria. Harmless communication posted anonymously by its users. Download and sign up require no information or proof of age and you can begin viewing yaks and responding instantly. The app’s popularity and usefulness quickly spread nationwide and eventually left college campuses. High school students use the app, but shouldn’t. To download and install the app, you need to be 17+ years old. And, there is geofencing … basically a dead zone for the app that allows access to a “read-only” version of the app. Geofences are set up for all schools that request one. South Lafourche High School has a geofence, but that doesn’t stop the students from making posts after school, away from campus, about fellow students and teachers … often times not in the most flattering light, and done entirely anonymously. See Yik Yak Page 4-A
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Sunday, November 16, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Commodities to be given out Nov. 19, 20
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Coastal exhibit on display through Mon.
The On Land, With Water exhibit is on display at through Monday, Nov. 17 at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Galliano office, 16829 E. Main St. The exhibit was researched and designed by LSU’s Coastal Sustainability Studio through info. collected from local residents over the last few years.
COYC Fair Workers Supper to be held Tues.
The Cut Off Youth Center Festival workers supper will be held on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the COYC gym.
SLHS parent / student meeting set for Wed.
An informational meeting with students and parents of 10th and 11th graders at South Lafourche High School concerning the parish’s new Career Magnet Center will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. The meeting is being held to explain courses offered, schedules, transportation and any other concerns parents may have.
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, November 20 at the Raceland Recreation Center.
Lockport Middle to host fundraiser Thurs.
Lockport Middle School will host an athletic fundraiser on Thursday, November 20 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the LKMS Gym. The meal will consist of jambalaya, white beans, bread and dessert for $8 per plate. Tickets are available at the LKMS main office. For more information call 532-2597.
Color Me Blue 5K registration due Nov. 21
The South Lafourche High School class of 2016 is sponsoring the Color Me Blue 5K run, walk on Saturday, December 6, at the SLHS stadium. Race day registration begins at 8 and race begins at 9 a.m. Entry fee, if paid by November 21, is $20 and includes a short-sleeved shirt or $25 for a long sleeved shirt. Late entry is $25 and will not include a shirt. All participants must be registered. Children under three are free. Proceeds will help defray the cost of prom,
scheduled for April 2015. Forms are available at SLHS. For more information call 632-5721 or email sheb ert@lafourche.k12.la.us.
Santa is coming to Golden Meadow Nov. 29
The first Santa is Coming to Town family parade is set to roll Saturday, November 29 at 4 p.m. in Golden Meadow. Santa Claus will arrive and there will be cookie decorating at Oakridge Park from 1 to 3 p.m. The parade will roll through the town ending at the town hall for dinner and the tree lighting celebration to begin the Christmas season. This is an entire family event with a fee of $20 per person ages 4 and up. The deadline to register is Monday, November 24. For more information contact Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.
Tickets on sale through Nov. 23 for luncheon
The Lockport American Legion Auxiliary Unit #83 will have a spaghetti dinner on Monday, December 1. Tickets must be purchased before November 24. The meal will consist of homemade Italian meat sauce over fresh cooked spaghetti, vegetable, bread and desert. Orders of ten or more will be delivered. Cost is $7 per plate. Advance tickets are available by calling 985532-6786 or 985-532-0445. All proceeds will be designated to helping veterans in need as well as children who are suffering acute illnesses.
Work Ready program accepting participants
Work Ready U (formerly GED) program is accepting students 18 years of age or older at the Galliano campus, behind the South Lafourche Library on Hwy. 308 in Galliano. Orientation will be held December 1 and 2 and January 5 and 6. Students that are interested in getting their high school equivalence diploma, substitute teaching certificate, learn to speak and write the English language, or prepare for the paraprofessional test are encouraged to call the school at
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Jewelry sale to be held Nov. 24, 25 at St. Anne
A $5 jewelry and accessories sale will be held on Monday, November 24 from 7 a.m. till 5 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 25 from 7 a.m. till 2 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center St. Anne Administration Hall in Raceland. Proceeds benefit and sponsored by The Ladies Auxiliary. Cash and credit/debit cards accepted.
Athletes sought for Special Olympics group
Special Olympics Lafourche is looking for athletes to participate in basketball and bowling. Anyone interested in either of these sports should contact Johnathan Ledet as soon as possible at (985) 227-3173.
Teens sought for Mardi Gras krewe royalty
Organizers with the Le Krewe Du Bon Temps Mardi Gras parade are seeking teens to be on their royal court. If interested in participating please contact Corine at 985-696-2433 for more details.
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Lafourche, other parishes show concern over proposed federal rule that could hinder progress Lafourche Parish Government officials are opposing a possible federal rule change which threatens to undermine and complicate the process of constructing levees and improving drainage. In April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a new proposition that could change the definition of “Waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act. According to parish officials, one of the biggest problems with the proposed rule change would be how waterways are defined. The proposition resulted in a resolution that was submitted and voted on by the Lafourche Parish Council in June opposing the expansion of federal control under the Clean Water Act. Currently, waters of the U.S. are thought of as being navigable waters and any waters significantly connected to navigable waters. The new proposition could potentially complicate issues by forcing parish officials to acquire federal permits before ditches and low tracts of land could be cleaned or altered in any way.
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“This would undoubtedly be a problem for us from both a financial and timeliness standpoint,” Parish President Charlotte Randolph said. “We have many improvement projects on the books, and what we don’t want to see is more federal intervention that could potentially put a halt or slow down the work on any of these important levee and drainage projects.” Aside from many parishes, the National Association of Counties is very concerned about the precedent this ruling would set. Via its website, the EPA said the rule change would not cause serious problems for local governments, but implications of the proposition are unknown. “Counties (parishes) are strongly encouraged to submit written comments on potential impacts of the proposed regulation to the Federal Register,” as stated in a policy brief from NACO. Randolph went on to say she is hopeful the proposed rule change never becomes law. To learn more about the rule change and its potential effects on local government entities, including Lafourche Parish, visit naco.org/WOUS.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ted Plaisance announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Plaisance to Heath Sampey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sampey. The wedding will take place on December 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Linda Toups and the late Dale
Toups, Sr., of Gheens and Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Plaisance of Mathews. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late
Mr. Donald “Dago� Bananto and the late Mrs. Mable Bananto and the late Mr. Virgil Sampey and the late Mrs. Noella Sampey.
With the holidays quickly approaching, do you find yourself having trouble paying your rent, utility bill, or both? Lafourche Parish Government’s Office of Community Action understands things happen beyond your control, which force you to make difficult decisions regarding your personal finances. To that end, the Office of Community Action has programs to assist parish residents who meet certain income guidelines. One of the main programs administered though the Office of Community Action is Emergency Assistance that provides onemonth’s rent/mortgage payment per year, the paying of one utility bill and general help with certain household expenses. When applying for this
aid, Lafourche Parish residents should bring the following items with them when visiting the outreach offices located in Thibodaux, 2535 Veterans Blvd., Mathews, 4876 Highway 1, and Cut Off, 1621 East Main Street Suite 13B: - Proof of income for everyone in the household – If paid weekly: last 4 check stubs; Bi-weekly: last 2 check stubs. If no income, must provide a statement from the person that helps with household expense, along with his/her contact number. - ID/License for head of household - Social Security Cards and birthdates for everyone in the household - Current Food Stamp printout (no more than 30 days old) - Current SSI or SSA awards letter - Current unemployment benefit - Letter Separation / Discharge Letter from last employer - Landlord letter and W-9 completed by landlord All household monthly bills/receipts (rent/mortgage, utilities) Qualifying income guidelines vary according to household members, monthly and annual income. It must be emphasized that the Office of Community Action goal is to prevent homelessness through assisting needy families re-
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Holy Rosary Catholic School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church celebrated a Pet Blessing on Friday, October 3, in the church courtyard. The annual pet blessing recognizes the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Fr. Roni Villamor and Deacon Davis Doucet offered the special blessings for the animals. The courtyard was filled with an assortment of God’s creatures including pet fish, turtles, bunnies, cats, and a variety of breeds and sizes of dogs and even horses.
ceive additional money from the state and referrals to other agencies. State regulations are strict and funds are limited. According to the need, the agency is allowed to pay onemonth rent/mortgage, utility deposits, damage
deposit, utility bills, lodging, and medication and emergency food. For more information about this and other services provided by the Office of Community Action, visit lafourchegov.org or call (985) 537-7603.
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One person in Lafourche Parish was also booked on a weapons charge, Normand said. As part of the six-month undercover operation, conducted out of a Golden Meadow hotel, agents were “lured� for drug sales at Artie’s Sports Bar, Normand said. He added that the bar was also cited for serving drinks to undercover
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has been dredged from an offshore shoal in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico to restore habitat on a barrier shoreline. More than 8-million cubic yards of sand is being dredged and transported from Ship Shoal, an offshore borrow site 27 miles away in the Gulf of Mexico. “Utilizing offshore sand sources is a major accomplishment,� Brad Miller, CPRA Project Manager, further stated in a release issued by the CPRA about the project. “Ship Shoal contains large amounts of barrier island compatible sand and provides a reliable source of sand from outside the system for current and future barrier island projects.� Funding for a portion of this project comes from the Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund, which was established by NFWF in the days and months preceding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to manage funds resulting from the settlement of federal criminal charges against BP and Transocean. Louisiana has previously directed $40 million in surplus state funding and $30 million in Coastal Impact Assistance Program funding toward construction of the first increment of the Caminada Headland project. For more information about the CPRA and its current projects such as the Caminada Headland Beach and Dune project in Lafourche Parish, visit coastal.louisiana.gov.
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something SLHS Principal Cheramie knows all too well about. Cheramie is eager for her students to hear Guerry’s presentation on digital safety and ways to avoid the perils of public and permanent inappropriate content.
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“When people see things online, they think it’s the truth,� says SLHS Principal Gaye Cheramie. “Yik Yak is a cruel, cruel app. Kids are cruel to other kids on it anonymously. And, it’s a form of bullying,� she added. The geofencing and schools’ cell phone policy helps to eliminate online bullying. Halls are green zones, meaning students are permitted to use their phones. Red zones, or ‘no phone use’ zones include restrooms and certain classrooms as decided by the teacher. “Each teacher can set their own cell phone use policy in the classroom,� says Cheramie. “If used correctly, it can be a great tool. Basically we carry mini-computers in our hands that allows us to access information instantly,� she added. Richard Guerry is founder of the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication, or IROC2 for short. He travels around the country and talks to schools about online safety and responsibility. He has given a twohour presentation numerous times across the United States and Canada, nearly 2,000 over the past four years. “We don’t want to say ‘don’t use the technology,’ we need to say ‘use the technology responsibly,’� he said. “How we use the tool determines the outcome. We want people to use the technology responsibly.� According to Guerry, the content we create was never intended to be private, no matter the claims websites or apps make. “We have to be OK with creating content that we don’t mind becoming public or permanent,� he says.
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tion. Guerry was at Central Lafourche High School in September delivering his two-hour presentation. He will be back in Lafourche Parish delivering his presentation to South Lafourche High School in the spring. Cyber bullying and misuse of technology is
“We will never know every tool and every app out there. We need to know the guidelines for keeping us safe,� he added. Guerry also demonstrates ways to prevent and avoid harmful digital and online behaviors such as sexting, cyber bullying, digital blackmail and exploita-
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$200,000 new roof on the sheriff’s office, and a $1,000,000 South Lafourche Channel Widening project. According to Public Works Director Don Edwards, the preliminary plan for the Channel Widening project is to widen and deepen the outfall canal at Pump Station #6 near the Bretton Canal. Improving the channel will allow the pump station to operate at 100% capacity, said Edwards. In her introductory letter to the proposed budget, President Randolph estimates that the parish will collect about $15 million in general sales taxes and nearly $24 million in ad valorem taxes next year. In addition, combined funding from grants, state revenue sharing, as well as fees, licenses, permits and other sources will bring into the parish about $40 million. The parish’s total outstanding debt as of the end of 2014 stands at $43,475,000 and combined total of principal and interest due in 2015 is $4,063,531, according to the proposed budget. Randolph also noted at Tuesday’s meeting that although the cost of health care benefits to parish employees has risen 10%, the increase will be paid entirely by government funds and not by increasing payroll deductions of employees. A second public forum to address the budget was to be held on Wednesday, November 12, but only four councilmen were in attendance at the 5 p.m. meeting start time. Without a quorum present, the meeting was cancelled and no future public hearing dates have been given. The 2015 proposed budget is available for public viewing at the Lafourche Parish Government Complex in Thibodaux and on the parish website at www.lafourchegov.org.
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agents younger than 21. During the news conference Thursday, officials noted that the investigation was particularly difficult due to the fact that the island is small and most everyone knows each other. But it also resulted in the original tip that alerted the department, Normand said. Normand said the investigation is ongoing, and could result in more arrests. The following individuals were arrested in Grand Isle and charged: - Joseph Angeron - Possession of marijuana, 3rd offense - Gerre Barthe, 30, 193 Apple Lane - Possession of a controlled dangerous substance and an outstanding warrant for distribution of marijuana - Ingrid Brewer - outstanding warrant for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance - Ian Caulfield, 25, 201 Apple Lane - Possession of marijuana - Aubrey “T-Black� Chaisson, 40, 137A Santiny Lane - Possession of marijuana, outstanding attachment for contempt of court - Britanny Chimento, 26, 113 Blanchard Lane Possession of methamphetamine - Ronald Corley, 25, 119 Trojan Lane - Possession of marijuana - Thomas Davis, 28, 118 Melon Lane - Possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia - Jackie Dodson, 30, 113 Melon Lane - Possession of acontrolled dangerous substance and drug paraphernalia - Reynell Gautreaux two outstanding warrants for distribution of prescription pills and one outstanding warrant for distribution of marijuana - Donald Leblanc, 51, 413 Blanchard Lane - Possession of marijuana - Angela Ledet, 47, 114 Blanchard Lane - Possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia - Ernest Owens, No address given - Possession of marijuana - Joshua Roden, 26, 193 Apple Lane - Possession of drug paraphernalia - Patrick Santiny, 50,
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“Times are not the same. Today, I remind students that their online behavior is a permanent record that follows them,” she says. And she’s correct! Oftentimes, employers performing background checks on potential employees will look at their social media posts and activity. “Employers have resources devoted to doing social media background checks. That stuff you posted way back when could come back to haunt you,” she added. When someone posts a comment on Yik Yak, it’s permanent … usually. Readers can “like” or “unlike” the comment. After five “unlike” votes, the comment is removed. Also, if a comment is flagged and reported it is oftentimes removed. Geofencing, 17+ age requirement and the ability to
flag and remove inappropriate posts are all mechanisms to keep the site from being used as a bullying tool by high school students. New technology brings new challenges and new rules and inevitably rule breakers. Yik Yak may be new to the digital bullying game, but the game has been going on for some time. “We have had problems in the past with other social media platforms, not just Yik Yak,” says Cheramie. “We’ve met with groups, individuals, administrators and school board in the past. Before bullying was an isolated incident. Now, it is accessed, commented on and witnessed by hundreds or thousands of people,” she adds. “We really have a great group of students here at SLHS,” she says. “It’s just scary to see what some people post when they think no one is watching.”
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Saints irked by fan focus on Brees’ mistakes Sunday, November 16, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Drew Brees is tied for second in the NFL in interceptions and even heard rare boos after a turnover during his most recent game in the Superdome. On social media and on talk radio, a popular topic among fans is whether the New Orleans Saints’ 35year-old franchise quarterback is showing the first signs of decline. “I’m not worried,” Brees said Wednesday. “I’m certainly not perfect. I know what wins and know what loses and there’s nobody that’s harder on themselves than me. “I also feel like I have the ability to bounce back,” Brees added. “I am extremely positive — annoyingly optimistic and confident. I’ve been told many times by teammates.” Annoyed as teammates may be at times by Brees’ propensity to put positive spins on some of a season’s biggest disappointments, they’re even more bothered by the question: “What’s wrong with Brees?” “I hear people say stupid things about him all the time,” right tackle Zach Strief said. “Is he declining? No. You watch games when he plays well; can you explain that? There’s a lot of things that go into it. There’s protection, there’s routes, separation. There’s timing. ... The reality is, nobody understands that stuff completely, and that guy’s fine.” Brees has refined his training techniques throughout his career with the intent of enhancing his longevity, and even said during this past training camp that he wouldn’t rule out playing 10 more years. Right now, though, his critics are focused more on his 10 interceptions, two of which he threw in a 27-24 overtime loss to San Francisco. Brees also fumbled on
a sack in overtime, setting up the Niners’ winning field goal. Brees can remember having worse spells earlier in his career when no one was talking about his age — even during his mostly charmed nine-year stint with New Orleans. He was 28 years old in 2007, when he threw nine interceptions and passed for only one touchdown during the first four games of that season. Brees is quick to point out that he responded by throwing 27 touchdown passes and only nine more interceptions during the next 12 games. Even this season, Brees is again among the league leaders in a number of key statistics. His 312.9 yards per game rank third in the NFL, behind only Andrew Luck (342.8) and Peyton Manning. (323.6). Brees’ completion rate of 68.4 also ranks third, behind Tony Romo (68.8) and Ben Roethlisberger (68.5). Brees’ 18 touchdowns are tied for seventh leaguewide, while the offense he runs ranks second in yards per game (435) and sixth in points game (27.9). Saints outside linebacker Junior Galette, who routinely interacts with fans on social media, calls the criticism of Brees, “crazy.” “He’s playing at a high
level,” Galette said. “You can’t ask for more as a defense.” Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis, whose team will have to figure out how to stop Brees on Sunday, laughed out loud when told about fans criticizing and booing Brees last weekend. “I don’t see a guy with declining skills at all,” Lewis said, adding that he has encouraged his own quarterback Andy Dalton, to emulate Brees’ approach to practice and leadership. “He’s what you want.” Similarly, Saints coach Sean Payton pinned some of Brees’ recent lowlights on a combination of failures including pass protection and imprecise route-running. He also pointed out that Brees has completed a number of remarkable passes this season, the latest being a touchdown to Jimmy Graham in which he spun away from two blitzers before quickly zipping an accurate throw to his star tight end. “Shoot. Each week there are plays that come up and you just shake your head at that are outstanding,” Payton said. Other examples include his 31-yard touchdown pass to rookie receiver Brandin Cooks on a seam route last Sunday, or a 46yard touchdown pass to
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Kenny Stills in Detroit. Last Sunday, Brees overthrew Stills when the receiver was open deep. That only added fuel to the quarterback’s critics, who were already hammering him for an interception on a pass intended for Graham with three defenders in the area. “We’re not perfect. Every once in a while, I’m going to drop a ball and he’s going to miss a throw,” Stills said. “We live in such a critical world right now that if you’re not winning, everybody’s going to come down hard on you and I think that’s what’s happening.” Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro added: “People don’t understand how valuable a franchise quarterback like him is. Every team wants that and a lot don’t have that. If we didn’t have him, we wouldn’t even be 45.” ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL
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Sunday, November 16, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Our presence to others can be the best gift we can give people Visiting others can be an expression of friendship and caring. Every visit can be holy if we bring our love to those we visit. The following are some categories of people with whom we can share our love and concern: 1) friends and family members; 2) new neighbors; 3) new members into our family through marriage, adoption or fos-
tering; 4) new parishioners; 5) those who have no one to visit them; 6) those in hospitals and nursing homes. Many people spend most of their young and healthy years working almost exclusively for material things. They give their time and energy to make sure that they meet the physical needs of their families. Often this is done at a great price. They often neglect their families’ real needs. What people really need are each other’s presence. These two stories might illustrate this. An ancient Persian king loved to disguise himself and mingle with his people. Once, he dressed as a poor man and descended a long flight of stairs into a tiny dark and damp cellar where
Ladies Altar Society members of Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off took part in an art workshop led by Mildred Gisclair, which took place after the business meeting in the Spiritual Life Center. The subject was a rosary on mat board. Each bead was a third dimensional rose. Everyone had fun including Fr. John. Pictured showing off their art work is (left to right, back row) Reba Adams, Katherine Richardel, Loretta Galjour, Judy Bourgeois, Fr. John, Carol Chiasson, Betty Melancon; (front row, seated) Stella Leonard, Gloria Eymard, Melva Mayet and Virginia Pitre.
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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
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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
Crosspoint Church
16640 West Main St., Cut Off
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. Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Valentine Baptist Church Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine 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
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose
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
First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin
Greater New Fountain 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
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
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. Jim Mooring
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. Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor
Our Lady of the Isle Church 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off
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.
St. Anthony Church
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
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.co
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South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 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.
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. Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com
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.
a laborer was tending the furnace. The king sat beside him and began to talk. At mealtime, the worker produced some coarse black bread and a jug of water. They ate and drank. The king went away, but returned often, for his heart was filled with sympathy for the lonely man. Over time, they became very good friends. After a while, the king thought, “I will tell him who I am, and see for what gift he will ask.” So he did. The worker didn’t ask for anything. The astonished king said, “Don’t you realize that I can give you anything, even a city to govern?” The man gently replied, “I understand, your Majesty. You have already given the greatest gift a person could receive. You left your palace to sit with me here in this dark and lonely place. You could give me nothing more precious. You have given yourself, and that is far more than I could ever deserve.” The king thought that some physical gift would make the poor man happy. All the poor man wanted was the companionship of the king. The second story: A woman came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find her 7-year-old son waiting for her at the door. “Mummy, how much do you make an hour?” “Why do you ask?” the woman said angrily. “If you must know, I make $20 an hour.” “Mummy, may I please borrow $10?” The mother was furious. “If the only reason you asked to borrow some money is to buy a silly toy, then march straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don’t work hard every day for such childish things.” The little boy quietly went to his room while his mother tried to calm down. Maybe he really needed to buy something with that $10. She went to the little boy’s room and opened the door. “Are you asleep, son?” she asked. “No, Mummy, I’m awake.”
“Maybe I was too hard on you earlier,” said the woman. “It’s been a long day and I took my aggravation out on you. Here’s the $10 you asked for.” The little boy sat up, smiling, “Oh, thank you, Mummy!” he yelled.
Then, reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The woman saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his mother. “Mummy, I
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WORSHIP DIRECTORY
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.
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Lighthouse Worship Center
8166 MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 Ü HOUMA, LA 70360
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.
PRESBYTERIAN
18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Gheens Presbyterian Church
Mathews Full Gospel Temple
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
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
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 of Laf. 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 Pastor of Dicipleship 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.
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992
Victory Life Church
1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
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.
Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose
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
have $20 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.” With teary eyes she put her arms around her little son and begged for forgiveness.
Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of this Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 985-693-7229.
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UNITED METHODIST
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Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
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
LA Carriers • 632-5858 16849 East Main Street • Cut Off, LA 70345
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
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Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
PENTECOSTAL
New Beginning Pentecostal 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 Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes
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.
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Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org
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
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Boxed turkeys spilled on highway donated
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — About 25,000 pounds of frozen boxed turkeys that an overturned tractortrailer spilled on a Northern California freeway two weeks before Thanksgiving will be donated to a local food bank. California Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Bartlett tells KPIX that a health inspector determined the turkeys are still safe to eat. The semi-truck also spilled an estimated 40 gallons of diesel fuel on Interstate 680 about 40 miles east of San Francisco, snarling traffic during the Wednesday morning commute. The driver had minor injuries. CHP Sgt. Joseph Azevedo tells KNTV that the driver took a highway offramp too quickly around 2:30 a.m., and the truck’s trailer flipped on its side. The turkeys were headed to a wholesale distributor, who was going to deliver them to a big-box retail store. ___
10 years for Houma man in federal drug case
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Attorney in New Orleans says a 36-year-old Houma man received a 10year federal prison sentence on a cocaine distribution charge. Kenneth A. Polite says in a news release that Channing Christopher Miller was sentenced Wednesday. Miller had pleaded guilty to a onecount indictment for possessing cocaine hydrochloride with the intent to distribute it. Prosecutors say Miller was arrested last November in New Orleans during a drug surveillance operation at a bus terminal. ___
Nation’s health care overhaul affected people in first year of marketplace changes
CHICAGO (AP) — More than 7 million people have signed up for private health insurance under the system introduced last year for those who were uninsured or had policies considered substandard. What happened to them since has varied greatly. Many have been happy with their new insurance, according to polls. Others are encountering a variety of snags — high premiums,
telephone runarounds or difficulty getting care. Together their experiences provide a glimpse of how the largest social program launched since Medicare has worked out for the people involved. With lessons learned, the program enters its second year with enrollment beginning Saturday. ___
Man asks for money, told no, attacks with machete
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans man says he was attacked with a machete after refusing a beggar’s request for money. City police say the 59year-old man told investigators that a stranger walked up to him Tuesday evening in the St. Claude neighborhood and asked for change. He said no, and was attacked with the machete. Paramedics took the man to a local hospital. Police spokesman Garry Flot says he does not know the man’s condition. The incident was briefly described Wednesday morning in the department’s daily list of major offenses. Police say they don’t have any suspects.
Sunday, November 16, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Ohio driver charged in fatal October wedding-day crash ___
GALION, Ohio (AP) — The double-fatal crash that killed an Ohio groom hours after his wedding has led to charges against the friend who was driving. Wyandot County court records show 34-year-old Timothy Tebbe of Nevada, Ohio, was indicted this week on six charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. No attorney is listed for him. Authorities say Tebbe was seriously hurt in the Oct. 12 crash that killed 27year-old Andrew Bloomfield of Galion and a female friend and injured the bride, Ruth Driskill. She tells WBNS-TV she understands the charges but doesn’t want Tebbe in prison and thinks he’s suffered enough with the loss of two friends. The sheriff says investigators believe the vehicle’s speed was near 100 mph. The bride disagrees and says the vehicle wasn’t traveling that fast.
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Shooting Da Crap, sponsored by Joe’s Septic, donated $15,000 to The Center for Pediatric Therapy’s scholarship fund. The 2015 event will be held next year on February 21, 2015. Jean Pitre, a senior at South Lafourche High School, has been named as one of this year’s A+ Athletes by WWL-TV. Athletes are chosen based on their GPA and being involved in multiple sports. Jean is the son of Mitch and Nicole Pitre.
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Sunday, November 16, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
JONATHAN FAHEY AP Energy Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Those low gas prices on station signs aren’t going away soon, the government says. In a dramatic shift from previous forecasts, the Energy Department predicted Wednesday that the average price of gasoline in the U.S. will be $2.94 a gallon in 2015. That is a 44-cent drop from an outlook issued just a month ago. If the sharply lower estimate holds true, U.S. consumers will save $61 billion on gas compared with this year. Rising oil production, particularly in the U.S., and weak spots in the global economy have led to a sharp reduction in oil prices over the past four months. Not seeing much of a change ahead, the government cut its forecast for global oil prices next year by $18 a barrel to $83. As a result, U.S. drivers will pay on average 45 cents less for a gallon of gas next year compared to this year. Based on expected gasoline consumption, that’s a savings of $60.9 billion. That may not seem like a lot in the context of a $17.5 trillion U.S. economy, but economists say it matters because it immediately gives consumers more money to spend on other things. Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the U.S. economy. “It would be a reversal of the trend over the last few years where consumers can’t stretch a dollar far enough,” says Tim Quinlan, an economist at Wells Fargo. Quinlan says the price of gasoline is one of the three big drivers of consumer confidence, along with stock prices and the unemployment rate. “Lately all three are moving in the right direction,” he says. After falling for 49 straight days, the average gasoline price in the U.S. Thursday is $2.92, the lowest since December of 2010, according to AAA. That was also the last full year when the average came in below $3 a gallon. While it’s not unusual for gas to hit its low for the year in late fall, the government is now saying that these prices aren’t just a low point, but instead will be the norm next year. Adam Sieminski, administrator of the Energy Information Administration, the Energy Department’s statistical arm, attributed the lower pump prices to lower prices for crude oil and weak fuel demand. The EIA did hedge its bet on lower oil prices though, as it cautioned that OPEC could cut production in order to
push prices higher. The global price of crude has fallen by $37 a barrel, or 32 percent, since late June and closed at $77.92 Thursday. Oil production around the world has been strong in recent years. A boom in the U.S. has pushed domestic production up 70 percent since 2008. At the same time, demand for fuels is growing more slowly than
expected in Asia and Europe because of weak economic growth. The U.S. economy is faring relatively well, but more fuel-efficient cars and changing driving habits are keeping domestic gasoline demand low. The EIA expects demand to fall slightly next year despite the lower pump prices. The EIA also slightly lowered its prediction for
growth in U.S. oil production because lower prices will force some drillers to cut back. Production is expected to reach 9.4 million barrels a day in 2015, down from a previous estimate of 9.5 million barrels per day. Still, that would be an increase of 4 percent over this year and the highest domestic crude production since 1972. ___ Jonathan Fahey can be reached at http://twitter.com/ JonathanFahey.
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Sunday, November 16, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
We support Steve Miller for Judge To the voters of Lafourche Parish, I, Cam Morvant, Lafourche Parish District Attorney along with the undersigned Assistant District Attorneys would like to formally announce our support for Steve Miller in the race for District Judge, Division B. We have all worked alongside Steve in the District Attorney’s Office and know him to be dedicated, deliberate and honest. It is important to us that we elect a Judge who has experience in criminal law. As a Felony Prosecutor for the past eleven (11) years, Steve has obtained invaluable experience in the courtroom handling tough cases. Steve’s experience inside the courtroom along with his demeanor outside the courtroom make him the ideal candidate for Judge. Please join us in supporting Steve Miller for Judge, Division B.
Lafourche Parish District Attorney
Camille A. “Cam” Morvant, II First Assistant District Attorney
Kristine Russell Assistant District Attorneys:
Ben Caillouet Annette Fontana Rene Gautreaux
Jennifer Richard Martin Caillouet Karen Martin Frank Rathle Lisa Pinho Heather Hendrix Joseph Soignet Diana Sanders Lisa Orgeron Steve Caillouet Thad Toups
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Sunday, November 16, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
House & Waterfront Property For Sale: 205 Ledet Lane, Larose. 1996 sq ft, 3 br, 2 ba home on 200x129 waterfront lot. FMI go to zillow.com or call 985278-2903. _________________ House For Sale in Cut Off, W. 85th St. Cozy 1 br, 1 ba, hardwood floors, fixer upper, lease to own. $500/down, $500 /mth. Call 855-6715655. _________________ 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 985691-3367. _________________
Mobile Home For Sale: 16x80, 3 br, 2 ba, in Larose area. Garden tub, covered 2-car carport, lot 117x270. $85,000. FMI call 985-6651713. Leave message if no answer. _________________
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
Building For Sale in Galliano on LA 1, 2400 sq ft, store with lg. parking lot. To view property call 985-2780697. _________________
LAND
28 Acres of Land For Sale: Jefferson Davis County, in between Brookhaven and Hattiesburg, MS on Hwy. 42. $40,000. Call 985-637-9769. _________________ 30 Acres of Property For Sale: Mile above Intracoastal off Hwy. 1. FMI call 985693-3912 or (cell) 985-691-9345. _________________
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 • 325-7107
Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner • owner / agent
American Realty USA
FOR RENT
Trailer For Rent: Quiet place/quiet person! Single person, no pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furn. $650/mth, $ 4 0 0 / d e p . Utilities/cable included. Call 985-6913104 for applications. Only Quiet/Clean People Apply Please! _________________ 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? 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. _________________
House For Rent: 3 br, all appl., central ac/heat, utilities pd., $900/mth, $450/mth, no-refundable deposit. Quiet neighborhood in Cut Off. Call 985-856-8005. _________________ House For Rent/Sale: Located in Cut Off. 4 br, 1.5 ba. $1300/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-805-3732. _________________ House For Rent in Larose: 3 br, 2 ba, w/d. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985258-4554. _________________ House For Rent: W. 64th St., Cut Off. 3 br, 2 ba, w/d hook up, lg. porch. No Pets! $900/mth, $900/dep. Call 985-637-4269. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, nice house, stove /refrig. $1200 /mth, $1200/dep. Incentive if pd. on 1st of month. Need references. 504-858-8995, leave message. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apts. For Rent: Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. Spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. FMI call Bill at 985-325-5626. _________________ House For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, lg. lot, excel. cond., Cut Off area. Ready to move in. $1100/mth, $900/dep. Call Tammy at 985278-2620. _________________
Boo Legendre
985-696-7377
Commercial Property
MLS 116370: 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 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.
MLS 116383: 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. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000. MLS 116384: 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: NEW LISTING 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & 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: 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. MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000.
MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.
MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000. MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.
MLS 114683: 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 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: 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: 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 270’ x 83’ x 375’ x 95’ 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: This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120’ x 636’ x 185’ x 767’. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
~ Larose Mini Storage ~ Spaces Available Call 693-3709. _________________
Brick Home For Rent: Completely remodeled, unfurnished, 3 br, 2 ba, living rm, dining, lg. kitchen, carport, outside covered cooking area, spacious yard, quiet neighborhood, no pets, no smoking. Larose, north of Intracoastal. $1200/mth, $800/dep. Call 985693-7040. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Very nice, 1 br, in Golden Meadow. Includes appliances w/d, $525/mth, $500/dep.; also a 2 br apt. available, $625/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, at 232 E. 2nd St., Larose. $900/mth, $1000/security/damage deposit. Can be pd. in installments. Appliances included. Lawncare done by owner, no pets, no smoking. Call 985632-3984 or 985-6960825. _________________ Room For Rent: $350/mth, $200/dep. No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. 850-723-8231 or 985278-5921. _________________ House For Rent: Cajun style, 2 br, 1 ba, located in Lockport area. $500/mth, $500/dep. Call 985665-9538. _________________
2002 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft-Tail For Sale: Dark blue, 20K miles, excellent cond. $11,000 firm! Call 985-798-7494.
House For Rent in Cut Off: 3 br, 1.5 ba, good neighborhood. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ Furnished Executive Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba. By the week or by the month. Call 985-278-1136. _________________ Trailer, Apts., House & Bar For Rent: FMI call 985-677-4533. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, Hwy. 308 near Golden Meadow bridge. Single adult or couple only. No pets, no smoking. Unfurnished, appl. included, water pd. $480/mth, $480/dep. Call 985-258-6277. _________________ Office Space For Rent, LA 1 near Cut Off bridge. $500/mth, $500/dep. Call 985258-6277. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Small 2 br, 2 ba, no pets. $650/mth, $650/dep. Call 985278-8974. _________________
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. Lots and Cabins for rent. Ammenities included. 3 miles from Walmart. 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: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136. _________________
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano
7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property
$
400,000
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE
Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this 3BR, 2ba. home is listed below its appraised value.
MLS #: 108882
American Realty USA
$
86,500
Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com
200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Lockport: Good Starter Home! 3 BR, 1 Ba. brick home on Romy Drive. New A/C & heat inside and out.
Gheens: Possible Owner Financing! Restaurant with attached 2 BR apartment. Call for more details! Raceland:
5 Locations!
• Move in condition. 2 BR, 1 Ba. home behind Hospital.
• Hwy. 308 Bayouside Lot. Great for a large family. Over 2600 sqft. living area. 3 BR, 2 Ba. Brick Home. • Hwy. 1 Bayouside Lot. 2 BR, 2 Ba. home with large metal workshop and carport.
• Louise Drive. Like new construction. A must see!
• Raceland / Mathews area. Bayou Crossing Drive. 12 yr old 3 BR, 2 Ba. brick home on corner lot.
CENTRAL LAFOURCHE REALTY, LLC
323 Highway 653, Raceland, LA 70394 Office: 985-537-7878 Cell: 985-209-4526 paulamarschik@yahoo.com Paula Marschik | Owner / Broker Licensed in Louisiana
House For Rent: 114 Pierce St., upper Golden Meadow. 3 br, 1 ba, covered carport, shed, central ac/heat, lg. yard. Taking applications. $1100 /mth, $1100 /dep. FMI call 985232-1948. _________________
MERCHANDISE
200 Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. Call 693-7229 FMI. _________________ Mayberry Sales & Service Also buy & repair used washers / dryers / refrigerators & window A/Cs. Call 475-7211. _________________ 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. _________________ (2) Cast Iron Sinks For Sale: 1-single bowl w/double sides and 1-double bowl; also a welders box, alum., 2.5x1.5x1.5. Call 985-791-1308. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 ¾” gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Salon Equip. For Sale: FMI call 985856-1655. _________________ Ashley’s Exquisite white twin sleigh bed w/trundle For Sale: Serta mattresses. 2-drawer nightstand. 5-drawer chest. Call 985-6919468. _________________
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
www.thelafourchegazette.com Used Toyo Tires For Sale: Size=P265 /70R17. These tires sell online from $700$800 a set new. They still have some thread on them & would be a good choice for a work truck. Price for 4 used tires is $100. FMI call 985-6919335. _________________ (2) Matching Brown Faux Leather Recliners For Sale: $100 for both. Call Bill at 985859-8905. _________________
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 985665-4303. _________________
AUTOS
2005 Yukon XL, SLT, For Sale: 132,000 miles, loaded, power, bucket seats, CD, DVD player, Bose speakers, sunroof, well maintained, runs great. Moving, must sell. Reduced $8,500 firm! Great deal. Call 985-637-0208. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: 116 Remington Road, Lockport (Larose Landing Subd) Sat. & Sun, Nov. 22 & 23. Household items, knick knacks, 50 gal. electric hot water tank, salon equip. & supplies, 2 guns & xmas items. _________________
K-Mar Supply of Fourchon Floor Assistant
is now accepting applications for a Full Time
(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!
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HELP WANTED
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. _________________
Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is now accepting applications for both full-time firefighters and part-time firefighters. For more information, please contact Codi Collins at 985-632-8068. _________________
Warehouse Manager: Previous warehouse/supervisory exp. is preferred. Ability to lead, teach others, promote a teamwork environment, create and manage budgets, review loss control and skills in managing inventory turnover. Must be able to enforce rules, procedures and guidelines to increase warehouse productivity. Competitive pay, plus benefits. Please send resume to jautin@superiorshipyard.com or apply in person at Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. _________________ McDonald’s Now Hiring: $7.50 + $1.50 bonus per hr. www.mcstate.com/62 03 or www.mcstate. com/26656. _________________
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CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
QHSE Coordinator Full Time Position
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
www.crosbytugs.com
or filled out in the main office.
17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances
Must be disciplined, detailed-oriented and possess a positive, friendly disposition Preferred: Relate well with children, Excellent personal hygiene Non-smoker
Excellent compensation and company benefits available.
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Personnel Coordinator: Previous Personn e l / H u m a n Resources exp. is preferred. Coordinates the staffing activities of a dynamic organization through leading & teaching others while promoting teamwork. Explains and enforces rules, procedures & guidelines. Competitive pay, plus benefits. Please send resume to: jautin@superiorshipyard.com or apply in person at Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________
Home Instead Senior Care is seeking Care Givers. If int. call 985-868-0038. _________________
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 _________________
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. _________________ 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. _________________ B & B Hardware is looking for a Sales Clerk. Apply within. _________________
Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a PartTime Cashier. Apply in person at 20804 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. No Phone Calls. _________________ Now Hiring Receptionist: Full time w/benefits. Exp. preferred in medical field w/computers & insurance benefits. Email resume to kholden@ physiofit.com. _________________
has job opportunities for Construction Operator, Construction Technician and Call Center Account Representatives. Apply online at www.viscom.net E.O.E ___________________
The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry
Currently Accepting Applications for
Assistant Maintenance Manager
Currently Accepting Applications For
Cleaning Technician Position
5&2 Work Schedule *TWIC CARD REQUIRED TO APPLY
Knowledge of reviewing / auditing jobs using Filemaker Pro, coordinate ordering of materials and maintain parts stock, coordinate personnel & jobs. Electrical / mechanical, maintenance / construction background & knowledge of OSHA mobile & overhead crane, electrical & safety regulations beneficial.
Experience preferred but not necessary
7&7 Work Schedule
TWIC card required
Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance
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
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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SUPERIOR SHIPYARD An Expanding Business
Is Now Hiring
HS&E Manager
Minimum Requirements:
• Associate’s degree and 3-5 years of related safety, maritime and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Proficient in OSHA regulations, consensus standards, and customer specifications, with specific additional focus on maritime standards. • Proficient in basic First Aid to include CPR/AED. Knowledgeable of shipboard design and layout. Capable of recognizing risks and hazards associated with the shipyard industry. • Requires use of conceptual and innovative thinking (i.e., identifying solutions). • Senior Project/Program team member responsible for work flow which is varied in nature with situations frequently requiring new solutions. • Developed communication skills to exchange complex information. • Limited negotiation required. • Experience in managing an Occupational Safety and Health system • Basic knowledge of industrial hygiene, air monitoring for heavy metals and asbestos, and noise abatement. • Computer capable to include MS: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Apply in person at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to oborne@superiorshipyard.com
Superior Shipyard offers competitive pay, health and other benefits, quarterly bonuses and safety performance incentive program
An Expanding Business
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 _________________ 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. _________________ La Casa Mexican Rest. is looking for waitress/hostess, kitchen/dishwasher help. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person at 13990 W. Main, Larose. Se busca lavaplatos y cocinera para restaurante. Debe ser capaz de trabajar notches y fines de semana. Aplicar en persona en 13990 W. Main St., Larose. _________________ Winston Marine Services is currently seeking a highly motivated marine electrician / general mechanic and on call truck welders. Golden Meadow. 985-4753266 FMI. _________________
SBL Construction, LLC is taking applications for a dependable Roustabout and CDL Drivers. Must have good work ethic, pass physical & drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Part Time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Insurance & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________
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Father, all the elements of nature obey Your command. Calm the storms 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 _____________________ PRAYER FOR ADDICTION God of life, You made me in Your perfect image, to live in Your love and to give You glory, honor and praise. Open my heart to Your healing power. Come, Lord Jesus, calm my soul just as you whispered “Peace� to the stormy sea. St. Jude, most holy Apostle, in my need I reach out to you. I beg you to intercede for me that I may find strength to overcome my illness. Bless all those who struggle with addiction. Touch them, heal them, reassure them of the Father’s constant love. Remain at my side, St. Jude, to chase away all evil temptations, fears, and doubts. May the quiet assurance of your loving presence illuminate the darkness in my heart and bring lasting peace. Amen _______________________
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OBITUARIES
HAYWOOD GUIDRY Haywood J. “Nu� Guidry, 72, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Visitation was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Scott Guidry and wife Becky; daughters, Lorie Bruce and husband Glenn, Crystal Snell and husband Rod, Stacy Guidry; granddaughter, Jenna Guidry; step granddaughter, Nicole Cherry; loyal companions, Shania and Pierre. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Enolia Guidry. He was a bridge tender for 50 years. He was a loving father and grandfather. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________
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In Memory Of REGIE MARK TRUXILLO
Born: April 9, 1957 Died: Nov. 13, 1975 Died of Acute Lymphatic Leukemia “Jesus Loves You� Jesus loves you that I know, because the bible tells me so. God looked upon the earth and saw you. He saw the road was rough and found an empty place in His garden and put you to rest. But part of me went with you. God always gets the best. Written by his mother, Virginia Pitre, Missed by his mother, family & friends ____________
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FLORENCE HUNTER Florence Rita Hunter, 87, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away November 10, 2014. Visitation was held on Wednesday November 12, at United Methodist Church of Golden Meadow from 11:00 a.m. till service time. A funeral service began at 12:00 noon with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. She is survived by her son, Bradley J. Hunter; daughters, Madeline Galliano, Linda Matherne, Joyce Hunter; grandchildren,
Andrea Sparks (Grant), Dante Galliano (Lauren), Melissa Armand (Edward), Daphne Daigle, Hunter Daigle (Danielle), Desiree Daigle Himel (Drake), and Heather Hunter; great grandchildren, Madeline Sparks, John Terry Sparks, Caroline Galliano, Dante Jack Galliano, Lily Galliano, Audrey Galliano, Christopher Armand, Carter Armand, Paul Daigle, Andre Daigle, Ashton Himel, and Cooper Fakier, and sister Celima Aymar Nichols. She was preceded in death by her husband Eno William Hunter; parents, John Aymar and Jospehine Loupe Aymar, her daughter Florence Rita Hunter, and sister Lynn Aymar Merrell. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off was entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
PETER BRUDNOCK, SR. A mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, November 12 at 12 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Peter A. Brudnock, Sr., 71, a native of Punxsutawny, Pennsylvania and a resident of Galliano, who passed away on November 9, 2014. Visitation was from 10 a.m. till 12 noon service at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by wife of 47 years, Gail D. Brudnock; son, Peter A. Brudnock, Jr. and wife Nicole; grandchildren, Donovan and Gabrielle Uzee; brothers, Mike and Metro Brudnock. He was preceded in death by parents, Michael and Charlotte Brudnock; brother, Robert Brudnock. He was master instructor of Tae Kwon Do for 25 years. Owner/operator of Tideland Electronics for 45 years and a veteran of the Vietnam War (USAF). He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a kind, loving man with a gentle heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. ___________________
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OBITUARIES CONT.
ALVIN ROUSSE, SR. Alvin “La-Lay” Rousse, Sr, 81, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Visitation was from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, and from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was survived by his wife, Bridget S. Rousse; son, Alvin Rousse, Jr.; daughter, Nichole R. Lerille; grandchildren, Tarah Rousse and companion, Scott Moran, Tyrah Rousse and companion Kevin Landry, Dominick Lerille, Maitlynn Lerille, Lonni-Lynn Lerille; great grandchildren, Collin and Aubree Landry and Scott Moran, Jr. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda B. Rousse; son, Tracy Rousse; parents, Etienne and Leontine Falgout Rousse; brothers, Clifton, Laurent, Edison, Edward, Louis, Tilman Rousse; sisters, Lydia R. Cheramie and Glorina R. Graza. Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. __________________ MELODIE CHERAMIE Melodie Cheramie beloved wife of Dennis Cheramie and a resident of Federal Way, Wa. passed away on November 11, 2014. __________________
Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind. Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect. Remember … animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!
TED JAMBON A native of Golden Meadow, and resident of Baton Rouge, since 1968, Ted left earth on his last “flight” on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the age of 81. Ted proudly served in the United States Army and Louisiana National Guard for 25 years as a helicopter and fixed wing pilot. During his career, he served in Germany and Vietnam where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal and the Master Aviation Award. Ted was a true raconteur, never at a loss for a great story or good conversation. He was immensely proud of his Cajun ancestry and was fluent in French. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Diana Robinson Jambon; daughter, Suzanne Jambon-Horne; two sons, Paul Jambon and wife Vickie, and Dean Jambon and wife Cathleen; three grandchildren, Taylor Marie Horne, Evan Mac Horne, and Noelle Deane Jambon and Bayou Lafourche family. He graduated from Louisiana State University receiving two Bachelors of Science Degrees in 1964 and 1969 and Masters of Arts in 1972. Upon attaining his Master Degree in Early Modern French Political History, his life long career in teaching history began. Ted also enjoyed careers in safety consulting and management. In retirement, he volunteered 15 years at the LSU Rural Life Museum. Ted was a member of the military organizations - MOWW and MOAA, L’Assemblee Francaise, Friends of French Studies at LSU, Friends of the Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge Genealogy & Historical Society, the French Table and enjoyed many reunions with the National VHPA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Etienne and Rosa St. Pierre Jambon; and son-in-law, Rock Horne. A memorial gathering will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, on Tuesday, November 25, from 1 p.m. until a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 2 p.m. A private burial will be held in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Because of Ted’s love of history and community, in lieu of flowers he requested that donations be sent to the LSU Rural Life Museum, P.O. Box 14852, Baton Rouge, LA 70898. The family would like to thank Dr. Miletello and his staff, Hospice of Baton Rouge, Cypress Home Health, and his caregivers for their kind and professional care. Family and friends may sign the online memorial or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. __________________
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When a man went to get his driver’s license renewed he was dismayed to see the local motor-vehicle bureau office packed with customers. As the line inched along for almost an hour the man finally got his license. He inspected his photo
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. NOVEMBER 9, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Sergio Ortiz Hernandez, 44, Labadieville. DWI 3rd offense, driver must be licensed. NOVEMBER 10, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randall Gaudet, 48, Gibson. Contempt of court. Daryl Amacker, 40, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Joshua Ingram, 38, Houma. Contempt of court. Anthony Bergeron, Jr., 34, Houma. Contempt of court. Wendy Winchester, 36, Golden Meadow. Simple criminal damage to property, taking contraband to/from penal institution (felony). Robert Garner, 63, Humble, TX. DWI 1st offense, impeding the flow of traffic. Thibodaux Police Department Justin Martin, 20, Larose. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, poss. of crack cocaine, poss. of marijuana 2nd offense, reckless operation without accident, poss. of cocaine, poss. or dist. of drug para. Golden Meadow Police Department Sam Ybarra, 32, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts). NOVEMBER 11, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Mark Ledet, 42, Vacherie. Booked DOC. Nicholas Lecompte, 34, Houma. Here on a writ for court. Dorin Kennedy, 33, Luling. Theft. Troy Jackson, 27, Gibson. Here on a writ for court. Steven Sparks, 30, Raceland. Contempt of court. Toby Torres, 38, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Clifton Coleman, 35, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Marcus Thomas, 36, Raceland. Turn signals required, driver must be licensed, sale, dist. or poss. legend drug w/o prescription. Thibodaux Police Department Obrian Richard, 24, Raceland. Resisting an officer, domestic abuse battery. Probation/Parole Johnson Charlita, 30, Houma. Probation and parole sanction. NOVEMBER 12, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Craig Joseph Slayton, 39, Larose. Contempt of court. Debra A. Royal, 47, Raceland. Possession or dist. of drug para., poss. of crack cocaine. Devin Price, 18, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery- pregnant victim (felony). Lannoy Ellis, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.
for a moment and commented to the clerk, “I was standing in line so long, I ended up looking pretty grouchy in this picture.” The clerk looked at his picture closely. “It’s okay,” he reassured the man. “That’s how you’re going to look when the cops pull you over anyway.”
Francis Triggs, 34, Schriever. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, stopping standing or parking prohibited in specified places, poss. or legend drug w/o prescription, resisting an offi-
Wildred Ougel, treasurer of La Societe de Cajuns, presents Paul Chiquet, branch administrator of the Lafourche Parish Public Library, with a donation to purchase genealogy books and materials for the South Lafourche Library’s genealogy department. These books will be presented in memory of past Les Memories du Bayou Lafourche members. Pictured are, from left, Roman Guidry, Mary G. Breaux, Paul Chiquet, Wildred Ougel and Carolyn Smith. La Societe de Cajuns was incorporated April 9, 1981 and was active through 2014. The club ended after the death of its president and researcher Velton Guidry, whom the club was not able to replace. Wildred Ougel served 12 years as treasurer and kept business going with the help of Mary Breaux. La Societe de Cajuns members decided to donate the club’s existing funds to the South Lafourche Library where its meetings were held. The library has a very nice and informative genealogy room, which everyone is encouraged to visit and use. cer. Thibodaux Police Department Romallic D. Nash, Jr., Gibson. Contempt of court (3 cts), fugitive for 32nd JDC.
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Golden Meadow Police Department Aaron Theriot, 30, Larose. Contempt of court (4 cts). Aaron Loud, 23, Castor, LA. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.