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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Council considers agenda items, criticizes DOTD

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Voters facing a full ballot on Tuesday

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

The Lafourche Parish Council met on Tuesday to consider several important agenda items. The council agreed to amend an ordinance which requires boards, agencies and nonprofit organizations that receive money from the parish to now submit their audited financial reports to the Legislative Internal Auditor who will review the audited statements and submit findings to the council prior to any parish funds being transferred. In the past, the Lafourche Parish Finance Department received such reports. The council also favored by resolution an arrangement between the state and the parish to fund the Industrial Floodwall Drainage Project Phase II in Larose. Over $5 million will come from FEMA, through Louisiana’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The project will elevate a portion of Industrial Park Road leading to North American Shipyard and improve about 2800 feet of floodwall along the Intracoastal Waterway. See Council Page 4-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, NOV. 3

TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall TUESDAY, NOV. 4

LADY OF THE SEA HOSPITAL Board of Commissioners 12:00 noon The Learning Center (Behind the hospital)

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux

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Arrests..........................12-A Calendar of Events.........2-A Classifieds............10-A/11-A

Horoscopes..................11-A

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

Memorials......................11-A News In Brief..................3-A

Obituaries......................11-A

Sports.............................5-A

Surfin’ the Net...............12-A Worship Directory...........4-A

VOLUME 26 NUMBER 3

By: Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

These toddlers enjoyed the Halloween-themed ‘Storytime’ event at the Larose Library Thursday, the day before the big candy day. And with the Saints playing the Panthers on Thursday Night Football, mom sports her favorite team’s jersey and her favorite player, #80 Jimmy Graham.

14 proposed amendments clutter Tuesday’s ballot By: Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

Voters on Tuesday will decide the fate of several proposed amendments to the state’s constitution. On the ballot are 14 proposals with topics ranging from creation of a state infrastructure bank to local issues allowing the city of New Orleans to sell certain forms of property. Proposed amendment number one deals with a proposal to create the Louisiana Medical Assistance Trust Fund for the payment of Medicaid reimbursement funds to health care provider groups. Proposed amendment number two would create the Hospital Stabilization Fund to protect Medicaid reimbursements for health care services.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ever thought that big, pink Gulf coast shrimp you ordered at the restaurant or bought from the store didn’t taste juicy or salty enough? Maybe it wasn’t from the Gulf. From New York to New Orleans to Oregon, consumers are being misled about the shrimp they’re buying, according to a survey by the advocacy group Oceana. Cheap, imported farm-raised shrimp is being sold as prized wildcaught Gulf shrimp while common, more plentiful shrimp is being sold as premium. And shrimp of all kinds is sold with no indication whatsoever about where it came from, the group said. See Shrimp Page 4-A

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Proposed amendment three deals with allowing an authorized agent of a tax collector to assist in a tax sale. Creation and the use of public funds for the capitalization of a state infrastructure bank for eligible transportation projects are up for consideration in proposed amendment four. Proposed amendment five would remove the requirement that a judge retire upon attaining the age of seventy years old. Proposed amendment six deals with millage rates in Orleans Parish levied for fire and police protection. Proposed amendment seven would allow a 100 percent disabled veteran or surviving spouse shall be exempt from ad valorem taxes of up to $150,000.

Voters will cast ballots on a number of races on Tuesday from federal offices down to local ones. Incumbent U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, a Democrat, is facing a strong challenger from U.S Representative Bill Cassidy, a Republican physician from Baton Rouge. Also garnering a share of attention is Tea Party favorite retired Colonel Rob Maness, also a Republican. Other candidates on the ballot for U.S. Senate include Wayne Ables, Thomas Clements, Brannon McMorris, Vallian Senegal and William Waymire, Jr. In the southern portion of the parish, voters will cast ballots in the election for their representative in the First Congressional District. Incumbent Representative Steve Scalise, a Republican from Metairie, is being challenged by Lee Dugas, “Vinny” Mendoza and Jeff Sanford. Voters in the central and northern portions of the parish will help to choose the representative from the Sixth Congressional District. The seat is currently held by Bill Cassidy, who is vacating it to challenge Mary Landrieu for the U.S. Senate seat. Twelve candidates have qualified for the seat including former Governor Edwin Edwards, a Democrat. See Voters Page 3-A

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Veterans invited to attend program Tues.

The Virtual Academy of Lafourche South Site (the old Vocational School on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off) invites all veterans of the community to its first Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 4 at 10 a.m. All veterans are invited so that they can be honored.

LRD 3 to meet Tues.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District No. 3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building in Galliano on Tuesday, November 4 at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

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The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, Inc. announces its Parent Education and Fireworks presentations at the following locations and dates: Parent Education: • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. till noon at the Terrebonne Parish DA Office, 118 Armour Drive, Houma; Nov. 12 through Dec. 17. • Thursdays: 10 a.m. till noon at the Bayou Council Office, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux; Nov. 13 through Dec. 18. Admission is free and

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presentations are open to the public. No children allowed. Fireworks - Anger Management Classes: (Three two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over) • Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., Nov. 6 through November 20. Limited space available. For more information contact the Bayou Council at 985-446-0643.

Conceal, carry class registration due Nov. 13

Alstarz Academy will be hosting a conceal carry class on Saturday, November 15, at 8 a.m. at the Alstarz building located in Larose, (13347 West Main). Learn personal and home protection, gun safety and handling. You must pre-register by Thursday, November 13. Call 985-693-7109 or email staff@alstarzacademy.com.

Coastal exhibit on display until Nov. 17

On Land/With Water, an exhibit researched and designed by LSU’s Coastal Sustainability Studio about the Bayou Lafourche region, will be on display until November 17 at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, 16829 E. Main Street, in Galliano. The exhibit was created with information collected from bayou residents during the past few years. The goal of On Land/With Water, according to its creators, is to educate the public about the cultural consequences of environmental transformation in coastal regions.

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Golden Meadow story hour to offer free books

The Golden Meadow Branch Library is revamping its story hours, thanks to a recent Target grant. Between November and July, children attending the Golden Meadow Branch’s Storytime or Bilingual Storytime book clubs can get a free book (one per household, while supplies last). In August, the library was awarded a $2,000 grant from Target #1450 in Houma. The grant will allow the library to host monthly Storytime book clubs, in which parents and children will attend storytime and participate in a craft related to the story. Afterwards, they will be given a copy of one of the books read at Storytime to take home to read again. The key is repetition. The more the child sees and hears the words, the more the child will remember and connect written words to their meaning. The hope is that children attending will be able to read the books themselves. Each month there will be one English and one bilingual Storytime Book Club from November to July. In November, Thanksgiving-themed storytime book clubs scheduled for 4 p.m. on November 5 (English) and 5 p.m. on November 20 (bilingual). Registration is required to receive a book, given limited quantities. For more information, call the Golden Meadow Branch Library at 475-5660. Two Lafourche Parish Public Library branches have recently received Louisiana Young Readers Choice grants. The Louisiana Young Readers Choice, or LYRC, Program is a reading enrichment program of the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana. Each year, young readers select their favorites from a series of nominated books. The idea is to get young people reading by giving them their own saying in selecting LYRC-award winning books. During the year, public libraries are also given an opportunity to get involved with local schools and apply for LYRC grants. If awarded, libraries are presented with a set of the nominated books.

This year, the Lockport Branch received both available book sets, for grades 3 to 5 and grades 6 to 8. The South Lafourche Branch, received a set of books from grades 3 to 5, which it will donate among three area elementary schools: Galliano Elementary and Golden Meadow Lower and Upper Elementary schools. The library will also work with school media specialists to promote the LYRC books to students. At the Lockport Branch, library staff will work with students at Holy Savior Catholic School to encourage students to become knowledgeable and responsible library users. For more information about the LYRC program, visit the State Library of Louisiana’s website at www.state.lib.la.us. In November, three Lafourche Parish Public Library branches will host the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Child ID program. It’s a free program that allows parents to have their chil-

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dren’s fingerprints taken and DNA swabbed. That information is then placed on a Sheriff’s Office ID form and given to parents for safekeeping. Stop by the following branches to participate: Lockport Branch: November 13, 5 p.m.South Lafourche Branch: November 15, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Public Library. She can be reached at 632-7140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.

SL Library to celebrate National French Week _______________________

The South Lafourche Public Library, 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off, is offering a slate of programs that celebrate the French language and Cajun French culture. Local resident A.J. LeBlanc and French teacher Geraldine Bremond will host programs throughout the week at the library. Members of La Table Francaise will discuss

Cajun culture from 4 to 6 p.m. on November 5 at the South Lafourche Public Library, in celebration of National French Week. This program is free and open to the public. Watch short videos of how Cajuns fished, hunted, and survived in earlier years from 4 to 6 p.m. on November 6 at the South Lafourche Public Library, 16. This program is free and open to the public. Learn about Louisiana history and the Cajuns’ relationship to the French at a special program commemorating National French Week at 4 p.m. on November 7 at the South Lafourche Public Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off. This program is free and open to the public. Children and adults of all ages are invited to a special French storytime and craft at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8 at the South Lafourche Public Library, to celebrate National French Week. This program is free and open to the public.

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Due to limited space, community events submitted for publication will be published under the Calendar of Events / News to Use column for free twice ONLY. Any organization or club wishing to have their event published more than twice will have to pay a $10 fee each time the event is published after the two-time limit.

Local boxer Devon “Da Hurricane” Adams, 2-1 with 2(KOs), is stepping up to fight Tom “The Hit Man” Howard, who is rank 83 in the USA. Devon has been boxing sense he’s 8 years old has represented the Lafourche community in many ways across the United States. Devon has been ranked nationally in the US sense he’s been a young man with community support has been able to accomplish many goals.

The upcoming fight is at the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino just north of Lafayette, La. on Thursday, November 6. Call Gerard Adams at 985-855-1076 for tickets or tables.

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Grueling 48-day manhunt ends in capture of survivalist wanted in Pennsylvania trooper ambush

BLOOMING GROVE, Pa (AP) — They searched for him in impenetrable woods and forbidding caves, in schools and vacation homes and even in a roadside clothing donation bin, all the while hoping that ambush suspect Eric Frein wouldn’t take a potshot at them from some unseen, distant perch. For 48 tense days, hundreds of law enforcement of-

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With the election on Tuesday, Lafourche residents might have questions about where to vote, what district they live in and how to update their voter registration information. Thankfully, those answers and more are only a click away by visiting the Registrar of Voters link located in the rotator box at lafourchegov.org. After pointing your arrow on the link and selecting it, you are brought to the official Registrar of Voters page where you have access to a wealth of useful information. Whether you simply are interested in viewing the latest news and events or want to find out where you are registered to vote, this page is a one-stop shop for these and many other questions. By exploring the page, you will discover a link to a voter portal where you can log on and view ballot information. For more detailed information on the 14 constitutional amendments on this year’s ballot, visit parlouisiana.org.

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Other major contenders include Sate Senator Dan Claitor, a Republican from Baton Rouge, Garrett Graves, a Republican and former head of Governor Bobby Jindal’s coastal protection division, Lenar Whitney, a Republican from Houma and a member of the Terrebonne Parish Council and Paul Dietzel, Ii a Republican from Baton Rouge. Others seeking the seat include Bob Bell, Norm Clark, Rufus Craig, Jr., Richard Lieberman, Craig Mc McCullough, Trey Thomas and Peter Williams. Voters parishwide will elect a new judge to serve in the 17th Judicial District Court, Division B seat, currently held by soon to be retiring Judge Jerome Barbera, III. Seeking the seat are John J. Erny, III, a Republican, Anthony “Tony� Lewis, a Democrat, and Steve Miller, a Republican. Parish voters will also be choosing a new assessor after the untimely passing of longtime assessor Michael Martin. Seeking the post are Jonathan “Jo Jo� Cheramie, a Republican, Jerome “Dee� Richard, no party, and Wendy Thibodeaux, no party. In various school board districts, voters will also choose members for new terms. In District 7, Gary Foret will face off against Myra Zeringue Luft and in District 15, Calvin Duet will meet Lawrence Mounic. In the contest for Justice of the Peace, 3rd Court, Bennett Arceneaux will meet Troy Templet and in the race for Constable of the 3rd Justice of the Peace Court, Marvin Allemand will meet Johnny Detillier. In the contest for Constable of the 4th Justice of the Peace Court, Carl Doucet will square off

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Council

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The council also approved an ordinance amending the parish’s Code of Ordinances as it pertains to use of parish-owned vehicles, particularly the guidelines for suspending driving privileges due to an employee’s poor driver performance rating. In these and all other ordinances or resolutions, the council voted unanimously in favor, with Councilmen Toups, Arnold and Jones absent. The council also received a report on the Bayou Lafourche Saltwater Control Structure project which will move the lock from the Company Canal to a site in Bayou Lafourche near the northern intersection of Hwy. 1 and Crescent Avenue in Lockport. The lock, when closed, is designed to prevent salt water from entering the parish’s drinking water which comes directly from Bayou Lafourche.

According to project engineer Laura Barnes of CB&I (Houma), final permits should be received by November 14, advertisement for bids will be accepted in December, and the project should take about 180 days to complete. Also, during general discussion Councilmen Jerry Lafont and Daniel Lorraine expressed disappointment with the state’s transportation department over council requests for improved safety measures on road ways in the parish. DOTD responded to two recent council resolutions requesting speed reductions in some areas and a caution light on LA 308 by informing the parish that the state’s criteria for change was not met. Lafont read the transportation department’s responses, and said their inaction is “fooling with people’s lives.” “I wish the people from Baton Rouge in the DOTD

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would come and give up their children or their loved ones to the red light gods because we’re tired of giving up ours,” he stated. Lorraine said the standards DOTD uses are for large cities, not rural areas. “You’re not going to meet the criteria like in Jefferson Parish. It’s not going to happen,” he said.

Shrimp

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Shrimp caught in the open oceans is considered superior in taste, texture and healthiness compared with farm-raised shrimp that tend to be more rubbery and without the distinct salty taste of the sea. Imports of farm-raised shrimp have skyrocketed in recent years, coinciding with shrimp’s ascent as the nation’s most popular seafood. Oceana said it found about 30 percent of 143 shrimp products bought from 111 vendors were not what the label said. Bad labeling was discovered on shrimp sold at national and regional supermarkets and smaller grocery stores alike. Restaurants, from national chains to high-dollar eateries, were also selling poorly labeled shrimp, the group said. The survey looked at shrimp sold in Washington, D.C.; Portland, Oregon; and various spots around the Gulf of Mexico as well as New York City, which it deemed the worst offender. The group acknowledged that the survey was a small sample, but said it used a technique involving DNA to trace the shrimp’s roots. “It was a first good look at shrimp,” said Kimberly Warner, a marine scientist with Oceana. She went out and obtained many of the samples. The group did a similar survey last year for fish and made similar findings. In that report, Oceana said consumers routinely are misled into believing they’re

buying tuna and red snapper when in reality they’re getting less expensive fish. Oceana is urging Congress and regulators to enforce proper labeling. Oceana declined to provide the names of the vendors it obtained the samples from. Dustin Cranor, an Oceana spokesman, said the company did not want to identify them because “fraud can happen at any point in the supply chain.” Misleading and illegal labeling of food is considered a major problem among food purists because it cheats consumers and puts them at risk of tainted foods. It also hurts honest vendors and tarnishes an industry’s product. The group’s report came as no surprise to fishermen and others involved in the shrimp industry. “I’ve been shouting this for ages from the rooftop,” said Kimberly Chauvin, who runs a family shrimp business with fishing boats and docks in Chauvin, Louisiana. She said shrimp mislabeling will get worse unless regulators “start handing out big fines” to companies that break the Food and Drug Administration’s labeling laws. Jerald Horst, a Louisiana seafood writer and former state fisheries specialist, said mislabeling

runs rampant in the seafood industry. He said many of the big vendors want to keep the status quo — in other words, lackluster enforcement of labeling. “There’s a lot of pressure from the major institutions for them not to do it,” Horst said. “They want the freedom to do ‘creative marketing.’” Lauren Sucher, an FDA spokeswoman, said mislabeling is illegal and pointed out that the agency inspects and enforces labeling laws, handing out warnings and fines.

Amendments From 1-A

Proposed amendment eight would establish the Artificial Reef Development Fund. Proposed amendment nine deals with disability and the gross annual income report from those individuals with local parish assessors. Providing for an 18month redemption period for vacant, blighted and abandoned property sold at tax sale is the topic of proposed constitutional amendment number 10. Proposed amendment 11 would increase the number of departments in the executive branch of state government from 20 to 21. Proposed amendment

12 deals with the membership of the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. Proposed amendment 13 deals with the ability of the City of New Orleans to sell property located in the lower Ninth Ward of the city. The final proposed amendment on the ballot, number 14, deals with tax rebates and tax incentives and when they may be considered by the state legislature. For more information on these proposed amendments, visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.la.gov. Polls open at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday and close at 8:00 p.m.

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Saints top Panthers 28-10 to take NFC South lead STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Saints’ offense is potent enough with Drew Brees. But if they continue to get big games on the ground from Mark Ingram, they may just leave the rest of the weak NFC South in the dust. Brees threw for 297 yards and a touchdown and also ran for another score, and Ingram turned in another strong performance carrying 30 times for 100 yards and two TDs and New Orleans defeated the Carolina Panthers 28-10 Thursday night to take over first place in the NFC South. Brees praised Ingram, who was coming off 172 yards rushing last week

against Green Bay, for “carrying the load” and being the catalyst for the Saints’ recent turnaround the past two weeks. “Man, it’s when our offense is at its best,” Brees said of the Saints’ running game. The Saints (4-4) piled up 375 yards to snap a seven-game losing streak on the road that dated back to last November. Brees said too much is made of the team’s road woes, but he knows it wasn’t going away until the Saints could find a way to win a big game on the road. Brees finished 24 of 34 and tight end Jimmy Graham had seven catches for

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83 yards and a touchdown. But it was Ingram who kept the Panthers off balance by picking up key first downs. “The offensive line and tight end did a great job of hitting them, hitting them and hitting them,” Ingram said. “I think they started to wear down and we were able to get some leaky yards and some big gains.” The struggling defending NFC South champion Panthers (3-5-1) have only won once in their past seven games after opening the season with back-to-back wins. They have 10 days before their next game to figure out how to turn things around. “We know we are better — simple as that,” Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said. “It’s nothing that someone has to say that hasn’t already been said. It’s a lot that hasn’t been done yet.” Brees said he didn’t let the team’s road struggles creep into his mind, even after he threw an interception and fumbled in the first quarter. He settled down late in the second, leading touchdown drives on four of the next five possessions. The Saints’ defense did its part, sacking Newton four times and forcing two turnovers. Newton, who spent much of the night under heavy duress playing behind an offensive line without three of its regular starters, was limited to 151 yards passing. Carolina had opportunities to seize momentum after New Orleans’ first two turnovers, but couldn’t capitalize. That’s nothing new. The Panthers had three trips in the red zone last week against Seattle, but came away with only six points. “It’s hard when you don’t take advantage of those opportunities,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. The Saints didn’t have the same problem converting turnovers into points. With the Panthers pinned back in their own end in a scoreless game, Junior

Galette sacked Newton from behind and stripped the ball, allowing linebacker Curtis Lofton to recover at the Carolina 3. Ingram took advantage two plays later with a 3-yard run to give the Saints a 7-0 lead. After forcing a three-andout, Brees directed an 85yard drive that ended when he slipped a 1-yard pass just past Melvin White to Graham on the right side with 3 seconds left in the half and the Saints were off and running while the Panthers headed to the locker room serenaded by a chorus of boos. Brees scored on a quarterback sneak when he dove over the pile in the third quarter and Ingram sealed the win with his second TD run in the fourth quarter. Brees said he had the option of calling a timeout before his fourth-and-goal run at the Carolina 1, but decided to take a shot and leaped over the pile with the ball extended to score. “Drew felt with their linebackers’ depth, he’d be able to get the half yard — and he did,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. One of the few highlights for the Panthers came from Newton. He turned in one of the most athletic plays of the season when he scrambled out of the pocket, raced around the left end and took off from the 5-yard line and soared toward the goal line with the ball outstretched in his right hand for a touchdown, cutting the Saints lead to 14-7. While Newton struggled, his receivers didn’t give him much help. Jerricho Cotchery couldn’t haul in a catchable deep ball inside the 10 in the first quarter and Newton’s on-target throw hit Brenton Bersin in the hands and popped straight to Corey White for an interception on the next drive. Rookie Kelvin Benjamin also dropped a pass in the end zone for the second straight week. “We knew we had a chance to take control of the division,” Ingram said. “We lost to them here at the end of last year so we felt like we

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left something here. We had to come back and take care of business.” NOTES: The Saints had

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LSU building on recent gains during open week BRYAN LAZARE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A season that recently looked on the brink of spiraling out of control is once again full of promise for LSU. Ever since a playersonly meeting following a blow-out loss at Auburn, the Tigers (7-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference, No. 19 CFP) have made major strides on the field and in the rankings, climbing from unranked back up to No. 16 on the heels of a three-game winning streak in conference play. “I didn’t think our season was in trouble,” senior tailback Kenny Hilliard said this week. “We had a meeting and we told ourselves not to worry. ... We had to try to end up at 10-2 and see where we would be. Since then everything has been clicking. “We’ve had two losses in previous years here and we still had a good season,” Hilliard added. “The year they won the national championship (2007), they were 10-2. That attitude of not giving up isn’t just us, this team. That type of attitude has been here forever.” Maybe not forever, but arguably in recent history. LSU is seeking its fifthstraight 10-win season, but it didn’t look likely in early October. The Tigers stumbled against Mississippi State, 34-29, a result which snapped the Bulldogs’ 14year losing streak against LSU. Two weeks later, LSU was run out of Auburn, 417, dropping the Tigers to 02 in league play for the first time in 13 years. LSU has responded with victories against Florida, Kentucky and thenNo. 3 Ole Miss and now

have their first weekend off of the season before hosting No. 3 Alabama on Nov. 8. The Tigers intend to use the extra week of preparation to consolidate positive gains on both sides of the ball during the streak. The veteran offensive line has been helping the running game chew up yards, while the defensive front seven has started keeping opposing ground games under control. In the past three games, LSU’s four tailbacks — Leonard Fournette, Terrence Magee, Hilliard and Darrel Williams — have accounted for 717 rushing yards and six touchdowns, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Fournette, a true freshman, has led the way with a pair of 100-yard games. See LSU Page 7-A

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John Erny III has a plan to keep our Parish safe. This is my pledge to you, the people of Lafourche Parish: X I WILL BE TOUGH ON CRIME. THERE WILL BE NO REVOLVING DOOR IN MY COURT

AND SENTENCES FOR VIOLENT AND REPEAT OFFENDERS WILL BE TOUGH. I WILL ALSO USE DRUG COURT AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO REHABILIATE THOSE WHO CAN BE RETURNED TO SOCIETY AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. X I will provide fair, honest and equal treatment for all regardless of background or financial status and treat everyone who comes before me with respect. X I have handled thousands of cases involving millions of dollars. With my legal skills, preparation and experience I can ensure that your case is decided according to law. X In addition to being a practicing attorney for 26 years, I have a degree in business and experience in management. I know how to ensure that the legal docket is managed efficiently and effectively so that both civil and criminal cases move quickly through the system saving the public time and money.

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ohn J Erny III was born, raised and lives in Lafourche Parish. He attended Holy Rosary Elementary School, L.C.O. Junior High and graduated from South Lafourche High School. A graduate of LSU with a B.S. in Finance, John continued at LSU graduating in 1988 with a Juris Doctor Law degree. John Erny has the legal skills, breadth of experience and temperament to be a great judge. For the ast 26 years, he has done major litigation, handling thousands of cases throughout Louisiana. He is the only candidate rated by judges and lawyers nationwide to have the highest level of professional excellence. These judges and lawyers considered his legal knowledge,analytical capabilities, judgement, communication skills and legal experience and rated him top among his peers for the last 10 years. He has managed multiple law offices supervising over ten attorneys and support staff. As a Law Clerk for the First Circuit Court of Appeal, he worked directly on handling cases that were appealed from the lower courts. He has taught business law at Nicholls State University. John Erny’s plan to reduce crime includes tough sentences for violent and repeat offenders. He will also use drug court and other programs to rehabilitate those who can be returned to society as productive citizens. A family man,John has been married for 30 years to Julie Guidry Erny and they are the proud parents of two children, Joe and Jill. His father John J. Erny Jr. is a retired district judge for Lafourche Parish and his mother Lita is a retired school teacher and notary.

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Jindal officials says Kennedy could delay projects MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration urged lawmakers Thursday to pressure the state treasurer to sign paperwork to borrow money, saying the delays could stall state-financed construction projects. Treasurer John Kennedy said the governor’s office is exaggerating and no construction work is in jeopardy, in what has become the latest in a string of financial disagreements between the two Republican elected officials. The dispute centers on whether Louisiana ended last year with a budget surplus or deficit. Kennedy said he won’t sign financial documents needed for $200 million in borrowing or for a refinancing of existing debt until he believes they accurately explain the surplus disagreement from the budget year that ended June 30. Jindal’s chief budget adviser, Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, said her office has submitted compromise language. She said if the state

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“Improving as an offense is the reason for the winning streak,” junior left guard Vadal Alexander said. “We could have let things fall off track after the Auburn game, but we have character guys — veterans, who wouldn’t let it happen. We have better chemistry and better relationships on the offensive line. “You can tell how we have gotten better as the weeks have gone on,” Alexander continued. “The Florida win was a boost for us, but we knew we had to keep improving. If we didn’t improve, that would have just been one game. That’s our mindset for the rest of the season. We have to improve each week.”

doesn’t finish the paperwork by Monday, plans for the new borrowing and the debt refinancing could get off track. “I ask that you join me in urging the Treasurer to perform his duty as the Chairman of the Bond Commission and sign the official statement. Without this new funding, we will not be able to begin work on hundreds of approved projects. And projects that are already in progress will be in danger of being frozen in January,” Nichols said in her letter to lawmakers. Kennedy said no immediate deadline exists. “Certainly Kristy’s entitled to her opinion, but that’s not accurate,” Kennedy said. “We’ve got plenty of time. Now, that doesn’t mean we’re not working for a resolution. It’s just inaccurate to tell legislators if we don’t do this by some artificial deadline that they won’t get their projects done.” The Jindal administration says it has identified additional state cash reserves that it calls a nearly $179 million surplus. Kennedy says the calculation method used by the Jindal administration

The LSU defense was torched by Mississippi State and Auburn for 75 points and 1,136 yards combined, including 600 yards on the ground. But, there has been a sudden turn-around for the Tigers defense. The last three opponents have averaged 282 total yards per game, including just 110 yards rushing. “We have focused on improving each week,” senior safety Ronald Martin said. “Our intensity level on the practice field has increased. It’s amazing how we are flying around. Guys are jumping around and making plays at practice.” Defensive coordinator John Chavis challenged his unit after the Auburn game to step up, Martin said, “and we have.”

strays from Louisiana’s regular accounting practices, which he said would show a nearly $141 million deficit last year when revenues are compared against expenses. The Legislature’s financial advisers also have been reticent to immediately agree to the surplus amount submitted by the administration. Kennedy said the language submitted by the Jindal administration for the borrowing paperwork “in my opinion would violate the anti-fraud provisions” in federal law governing such financial deals. Rep. Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales, said he thinks Kennedy is grandstanding, using the dispute to raise his profile as he weighs a possible run for governor next year. “I just look at it like him creating some type of political opportunity at the expense of communities and these projects,” Schexnayder said. State-financed construction projects are paid with dollars borrowed through bond sales to investors, paid off over years with interest. Louisiana has about $400 million in its capital outlay escrow account, which pays for ongoing construction work. The Jindal administration and lawmakers are hoping to do new borrowing in November to replenish the account. Kennedy said the money in the escrow account, combined with the state’s ability to borrow another $200 million from other treasury funds, gives the state a cushion that ensures construction projects aren’t threatened with delay. But Nichols said if the documents can’t be completed in time for a November bond sale, that likely would push a sale into January and the available construction dollars could run out.

Elect #121

KELLY J. BESSON, SR. Constable of Grand Isle / Cheniere

Hi, my name is Kelly J. Besson, Sr. and I am running for Constable for the Grand Isle / Cheniere area. It would be an honor to serve as Constable and help enforce the civil laws of our town. I was born and raised on Grand Isle and have lived here my entire life. I belong to one of the most unique communities in Louisiana. The people who live, work and enjoy our quaint town know that our community needs the support of all who love this wonderful way of life. I was taught the importance of caring and giving back to my community from my family.

I am a very active resident of our community. I serve on the Levee Board, am your Civil Defense Director, support and work for the Christmas Bike Giveaway Program, support the needs of our senior citizens and support the educational and sport needs of our school.

For many years I have cleaned Hwy. 1 from the Golden Meadow Flood Gates to Grand Isle after a storm or hurricane so the residents could return to their homes as quickly as possible. As an active resident of Grand Isle, I want to make our town as safe and inviting as it can be. I can and am willing to work with the Mayor, Chief of Police and the Town Council to strengthen our community and to make Grand Isle the best place to live, work and play.

I would like to thank everyone who has supported me in this campaign. Thank you for allowing me into your homes and for meetings on the streets, to talk and share my thoughts about the future of our town. It has been a pleasure to meet so many new voters and I enjoyed talking to you all. I am asking for your vote and support for Constable of Grand Isle / Cheniere.

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Detectives investigating recent boat theft at a Larose business

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a case involving theft of a boat from a Larose business. On Wednesday representatives from Precision Crane & Hydraulics, LLC, located at 11904 Highway 308 in Larose, contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report a boat had been stolen from the property. Through reviewing video surveillance footage, detectives learned a male subject had arrived on the property in a black pickup truck shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 23. The man proceeded to hitch the boat’s trailer to the truck, and left

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the property with the boat and trailer in tow. The suspect is described as a white male subject driving a black Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab pickup truck Detectives are asking for your help in solving this crime. Anyone who recognizes the subject or the vehicle is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Re-

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gion at 1-800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is a brief description of the proposed 14 Constitutional Amendments on Tuesday’s ballot. This guide was prepared by a non-partisan staff of the House of Representatives using, in part, language from the Public Affairs Research Council’s (PAR) “Guide to the Constitutional Amendments”. A more detailed explanation by PAR is available at www.parlouisiana.org.

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It’s Unanimous! “WE ENDORSE DEE!” Ruben Boudreaux 6 Years Experience

Leo P. Gros 33 Years Experience

Wanda Talbot 44 Years Experience

Michelle Trosclair Peltier 7 Years Experience

Kenneth Neal 30 Years Experience Anna Aysen 35 Years Experience

With 155 years of experience in the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office, the retirees of the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office know who will be the best Assessor Ruben Boudreaux: As a former employee of the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office, I am endorsing Jerome “Dee” Richard as the next assessor for Lafourche Parish. I’ve known Dee for a longtime. I supported him in the past when he ran for state representative, and I will continue to support him in the Assessor’s race. I believe Dee to be qualified, hardworking and a just man. He is a team player and will work well with the employees of the Assessor’s Office to make the office more accountable, transparent and efficient. Michelle Trosclair Peltier: I worked for the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office for 7 years. It is important that our Assessor treat people fairly and professionally. Michael Martin was that kind of person, and, I had a great deal of respect for him. In fact, this is why I donated one of my kidneys to Mike when he needed a transplant. Dee Richard will always work to earn your trust and respect. Dee deserves our support and our vote for Assessor. He will be an outstanding Assessor for the people of Lafourche. Anna Aysen: I worked in the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office for 35 years. I served under three different assessors and have worked with numerous assessor’s office employees. Without any hesitation, I am endorsing Jerome “Dee” Richard for Lafourche Parish Assessor. He is a people-person; and, his legislative experience will help the Office of the Assessor and the people of Lafourche Parish excel. I can wholeheartedly say that Dee is the ONLY one for the job, and I encourage the voters of Lafourche to vote for Dee to be the next Lafourche Parish Assessor. Leo Gros: I served as a Deputy Assessor in the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office for 33 years. I am confident that Jerome “Dee” Richard has the integrity, leadership, and experience required to serve the people of our parish. As a proven elected leader in our community, he will continue to work hard as the next Lafourche Parish Assessor. Kenneth Neal: I worked for the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office for 30 years (21 of them as Chief Deputy Assessor) with three different assessors. I know the kind of person it takes to be able to handle the duties of Lafourche Parish Assessor. Therefore, I am endorsing Jerome “Dee” Richard because I know he has the compassion, commitment, leadership, public service experience, and knowledge of Lafourche Parish to serve as Assessor. Wanda Talbot: I worked for the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office for 44 years and was described as a loyal employee by former Assessors Hubert P. Robichaux, Leroy Martin, and Michael H. Martin. I know what the assessor’s job entails, and I know that Dee has the qualifications to do this job. I especially like his desire to have an “open-door” policy, and I admire his ability to greet people with the dignity they truly deserve. Being able to work with the public is critical to being a successful assessor. “I am humbled to have the endorsement of the retired employees of the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office. Because they have so many years of experience, they know exactly what it takes to be Assessor. I am honored to have their support; and, I ask the citizens of Lafourche Parish to join them in electing me the next Lafourche Parish Assessor.” - Dee

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Some young people have a better outlook on life than adults

Years ago, I wrote an article about priorities in life. I used the example of a lecturer putting rocks, pebbles, sand and beer in a jar and pointing out that the rocks symbolized the important things in life and the others were secondary. I was hoping to reach my adults readers but I was surprised to receive the following e-mail from a young person. This was very encouraging. She writes: “Hi, I am writing to you just to let you know that I read your article in the newspaper and it really gave me a new perspective on life. I now realize that life is a gift from God and you should treasure it. I think everyone should live every day to the fullest. I don’t really understand the whole meaning of ‘life’ yet, but when I do, I’ll be ready! I don’t really make time for the big things in life like I should because I’m too worried about the small things.

“When you broke down the meaning of life with the rocks, pebbles, sand and beer, I thought it was amusing at first, but then it made me think. So I decided to write to you. Now I will see life as a gift from God rather than something that’s just there. I also realized that I take many things for granted, but now that will change. I will now live my life knowing that I am not just here to be here. I am here for a reason. “Sincerely, Meagan G., age-12.” I would like to dedicate the following The Spider Web story to all the young Meagans. During a battle, a young soldier and his army were being soundly defeated by their enemy. He and his comrades hastily retreated from the battlefield, running in fear for their lives. The enemy pursued. In desperation, the young man ran hard and fast and soon found himself cut off from his comrades. The soldier eventually came upon a rocky ledge containing a cave. Aware that the enemy was close behind and that he was exhausted, he decided to hide in the cave. After he crawled in, he fell to his face in the darkness, desperately crying to God to save him and protect him from his enemies. He made a bargain with God. He

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promised that if God would save him, he would serve him forever. When he looked up, he saw a spider beginning to weave its web at the entrance to the cave. As he watched the delicate threads being slowly drawn across the mouth of the cave, the young soldier pondered its irony. He thought, “I asked God for protection and deliverance, and he sent me a spider instead.” His heart was throbbing, knowing the enemy would soon discover his hiding place and kill him. Suddenly, he heard the sound of his enemies combing the area for those in hiding. An armed soldier slowly walked to the cave’s entrance. As the young man crouched in the darkness, hoping to surprise the soldier in a desperate attempt to save his own life, he felt his heart pounding feverishly. As the soldier cautiously moved toward the cave’s entrance, he came upon the spider’s web completely strung across the opening. He backed away and called out to a comrade, “There can’t be anyone in here. They would have had to break this spider’s web to enter the cave. Let’s move on.” Years later, the young man filled his promise and became a preacher and evangelist. When speaking about his ordeal in the cave, he says, “Where God is, a spider’s web is as a stone wall. Where God is not, a stone wall is as a spider’s web.”

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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

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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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 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

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

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 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.

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

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.

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - 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. 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.

Pictured are Father Joseph and Betty Galliano with her puppy Jenny at the first time blessing of the animals recently at St. Joseph Church in Galliano. They had many pets of all kinds to be blessed.

Busting eye health myths: What’s fact and what’s fiction?

Sunday, November 2, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

(StatePoint) Everyone has heard myths about what is and isn’t good for your eye health — from eating more carrots to limiting screen time. Unfortunately, many so-called facts are anything but factual, according to Dr. Ryan Nakamura, a VSP Vision Care optometrist. Here, he sorts fact from fiction. • Myth: Reading in dim lighting will damage my eyes. • Busted: It may seem hard to believe, but there is no evidence that reading in dim light will cause longterm damage to your eyes. “Dim lighting can lead to eye strain, requiring your eyes to work harder and making them tire more quickly, but it’s only temporary,” says Dr. Nakamura. That said, if you have access to a well-lit room for reading, take advantage of it. • Myth: The darker the lenses my sunglasses are, the better they will protect my eyes. • Busted: Not exactly. “Dark sunglass lenses may reduce eye discomfort for those who experience light sensitivity, but they do not provide additional protection from ultra-violet rays,” says Nakamura. More important than the darkness of your lenses is making sure the sunglasses have UVA and UVB protection — the only true defense against the sun’s harmful rays. Over time, exposure to UV rays can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and, in some cases, even blindness. So whether you prefer lighter or darker lenses in your frames, sunglasses are a must-have year-round. Don’t forget to make sure the children in your life wear them too. • Myth: Working many hours in front of a computer screen will change my glasses prescription. • Busted: Working too long in front of the computer won’t change your prescription, but there are some impacts to consider. The blue light emitted from electronic devices can be damaging — impacting your sleep and possibly causing macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults. Also, using electronics for extended periods of time

can result in digital eye strain. Symptoms of digital eye strain include fatigue, headaches and neck pain. To help protect against digital eye strain and blue light exposure, consider using eyeglass lenses with blue light protection. Also remember the 20-20-20 rule: for every 20 minutes spent looking at your computer, TV or digital device, spend 20 seconds looking at something at least 20 feet away. • Myth: If you don’t have obvious issues with your vision, you don’t need

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

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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

an annual eye exam. • Busted: A comprehensive annual eye exam can protect far more than just vision. It can detect signs of serious health problems — including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol — many times before physical symptoms are present. Some serious eye conditions have no immediately obvious signs or symptoms, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration, and take a comprehensive eye exam to detect. Regardless of visible symptoms, a comprehensive eye exam is a must every year, Dr. Nakamura recommends. For more information, visit SeeMuchMore.com.

Don’t just believe old wives’ tales when it comes to eye health. Arm yourself with the facts to better protect your family’s vision long term.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Larose Church of Christ

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.

B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats ~ Martin Quarters ~ (985) 632-2727

Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

632-7575

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

GIS

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

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

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine Residential

Hwy. 308 • E. 73rd St. Galliano • 632-6571

We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil. The Church aids in the supply of a vital resource to our world - God. Attend the church of your choice this week!

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc.

Caring You Can Count On With Four locations! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter 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

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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985.693.0123

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THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957

Insurance Agents

• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276

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HOMES

House For Sale: 237 E. 89th St., 4 br, 3 ba, kitchen, living rm, dining rm, den/play rm. FMI call 985-6969144. _________________ Home For Sale: 213 Remington Rd. (Larose Landing), 3 br, 2 ba, 2344 sq ft. $225,000. FMI call 985-696-1684 or go to zillow.com _________________ 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. _________________ Cabin For Sale in Percy Quinn State Park in McComb, MS: 2-story, 2 br, 2 ba, kitchen, living rm, glass porch, & shed in the back. Asking $85,000. Call 985696-1497. _________________ House For Sale in Cut Off, W. 85th St. Cozy 1 br, 1 ba, hardwood floors, fixer upper, lease to own. $ 5 0 0 / d o w n , $500/mth. Call 855671-5655. _________________

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

2 Acres w/ 2 br House For Sale in Tickfaw, LA. No flooding. Call 985-6887256. _________________ 28 Acres of Land For Sale: Jefferson Davis County, in between Brookhaven and Hattiesburg, MS on Hwy. 42. $40,000. Call 985637-9769. _________________

FOR RENT

Apt. For Rent: 1 br. at 410 W. 14th St, Larose and a 2 br. Trailer For Rent at 408 W. 14th St, Larose. FMI call 985991-0053. _________________ House For Rent: Cajun style, 2 br, 1 ba, located in Lockport area. $500/mth, $500/dep. Call 985665-9538. _________________

American Realty USA

Camp For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, private dock & boat launch, access to Bayou Lafourche. $700/mth. Call 985855-0617. _________________

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. _________________

Apt. For Rent: Very nice apt. in Golden Meadow. 1 br, includes appl., w/d. $525/mth, $500/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________

Trailer, Rent To Own: 2 br, Cut Off area, $1000/down, $500/mth. Call 985870-5263, leave message in no answer. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party rm, garage, executive home. All new appl., dishwaster, central heat/air, 3946 sq ft with 3100 sq ft living area. $2200/mth. $2200/dep. Call 985258-8082. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, fridge, stove, waster and dryer. Water pd. Nice yard. Perfect for single or couple. $600/mth, $500/dep. No pets. Call 985-278-0655 after Thurs. at 4 pm. _________________ House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, in Golden Meadow. $500/mth, $500/dep. No pets. Call 985-677-2008. _________________ 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. _________________

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

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. _________________ (2) Single Apts. For Rent: All utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep. Call 985798-5800. _________________ 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. _________________ House For Rent in Cut Off: 3 br, 1.5 ba, good neighborhood. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________

If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Â Lots and Cabins for rent. Â Ammenities included. Â 3 miles from Walmart. Â 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info at 985-3254006. _________________

House For Rent: Unfurnished, 1 br 1 ba, located at 123 Gibbens Lane, Lockport. $500/mth. plus $1050 damage & utility deposit. Call 985532-2541. _________________

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House For Rent in upper Golden Meadow. 3 br, 1 ba, covered carport, shed, central ac/heat, lg. yard. Taking applications. $1100/mth, $1100/dep. FMI call 985-232-1948. _________________

MERCHANDISE

200 Plastic Pallets For Sale. 693-7229 _________________ Mayberry Sales & Service Also buy & repair used washers / dryers / refrigerators & window A/Cs. Call 4757211. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________ Free: California King Size Mattress. Just come get it. Call 337207-3188 in Larose. _________________

BOATS

Lafitte Skiff For Sale, 26’ long, new motor, 6 cyl. Chevrolet. Asking $4000. Call 985-6322864. _________________ Ready for Hunting Season: New 14’ pirogue with paddle for sale. Ready to go! $500 o.b.o. Must be seen to appreciate. 985-805-0387. _________________

MOTORCYCLES

’07 Harley Dyna Steet Bob For Sale: excel. cond., 6100 miles, black cherry color w/many extras, including 12 ft. enclosed trailer w/ac. Call 985-696-1511. _________________

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

For Sale: 2010 Sunshine Mobile Home.

183 Myrtle Drive, Lockport. 1906 sq. ft. living; 3 bd., 2 ba., 20x30 screened porch; 80x150 lot; sheetrock walls, large master bed and bath, walk-in closets in each room. Pictures and flyers in front yard at home and on Zillow.com. Call or text 985-258-9818 or email brandinicole1004@yahoo.com FMI.

MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

$390,000

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107

American Realty

Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner • owner / agent

CAMPERS

2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes. Call 985-665-4303. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Huge Carport Sale: Lots of stuff, Christmas, some furn., lg. punching bag on base (new), lots more pecan pralines, peanut butter fudge. Sun. Nov. 2nd, 3 pm till & Mon. Nov. 3, 7 am till at Sybil’s house. Not at Flea Market. (985-2588344). _________________ Garage Sale: Nov. 3, 4, 5 & 6 at 272 Green Acres St., Larose. 8 am till 3 pm. No Early Birds! _________________

HELP WANTED

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. _________________ has job opportunities for Construction Operator, Construction Technician, Dispatch Specialist, Call Center Account Representatives and Service Technician Apprentices Apply online at www.viscom.net E.O.E ___________________

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 _________________ Position Available F/T Skilled Mechanic, waste water treatment certification preferred. Plumbing exp. Knowledge in various mechanical equip. (pumps, steam, generators), refrigeration, & electrical systems. Apply on online at www.losgh.org. EOE. _________________

Candlewood Suites in Galliano is now accepting applications for the following positions both full time & part time. Housekeeping maids, maintenance engineer, guest services agents & night auditors. Must have reliable transportation & be able to work flexible hrs. Apply in person at the front desk at any time at Holiday Inn Express in Galliano. No phone calls, must apply in person. _________________

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 _________________

Sea Support Ventures now accepting applications for the following positions: Master w/Oceans, GMDSS, DP & VSO Endorsement (1600grt/3000gt ITC), 200 Ton Captains w/VSO Endorsement. All applicants must possess a current TWIC, Passport STCW 95 Endorsements, USCG Security Endorsement. Qualified applicants must also pass pre-employment physicals, drug screen & background check. Sea Support Ventures offers competitive pay, company health ins., simple IRA w/company matched funds, quarterly safety bonus. You may apply in person from 9 am – 4 pm Mon. thru Thurs. at 104 ABC Lane, Cut Off or online at http://www.sea-support.com/employment.htm, fax # 985-632-6011. SSV is an EOE. _________________

CENTRAL GULF TOWING, LLC

is now taking applications for

LI CENSED 1 00 T O N C A P TA I N S

• Applicant must have a towing endorsement • Applicant must be willing to work a 14 & 7 schedule • Applicant willing to work inshore / offshore

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

APPLY IN PERSON AT: CENTRAL GULF TOWING, INC. 14561 WEST MAIN ST CUT OFF, LA

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

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon MANAGER

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

Now accepting applications for

Warehouse Clerk Required: Valid Driver’s License

Excellent compensation and company benefits available.

Must submit to drug screening & physical exam. Please contact Nicky Collins at nicky.collins @chouest.com E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com

(Free transportation to and from work)

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

Class A & B Drivers Needed

Full-time, part-time and night / weekend work. TWIC card, X Endorsement beneficial. Must have a clean driving record and able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Steady work (50+ hrs/wk) with excellent benefits: pd hosp, credit union, monthly gas allowance, qrtly bonus, retire plan and more. Fuel delivery exp. beneficial, not required Breaux Petroleum Products

237 N. Barrios St. Lockport, LA 70374

985-532-3358

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

7am - 5pm

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RUTH CULOTTA Ruth I. Culotta, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the age of 86. A graveside service was held in Holy Savior Cemetery on Friday, October 31, at 10:00 a.m. She is survived by her brother, Frank Culotta; sister, Frances “Sarah� Vedros and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Salvatore Culotta, Sr. and Frances Lusco Culotta; 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. _________________

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DONALD RICHARDELLE Donald J. Richardelle, 76, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off passed away on October 28, 2014 at 10:17 a.m. A mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on November 3rd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, (mass only, no visitation) with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by sons, Nickerson M. Richardelle and wife Darlena Falgout, Travis A. Richardelle and fiancĂŠ Kimberly Plaisance; daughter, Amy Lee Richardelle; sister, Claudette R. Kiffe; grandchildren, Nicholas M. Richardelle, Laura Guilliot, Brittney Richardelle, Laura Danos, Evan Danos, Lisa Danos, Milan Richardelle, Jordan Brantley and Riley Brantley; great grandchildren, Ella Richardelle and Piper Richardelle. He was preceded in death by wife, Mary Lee Toups Richardelle; parents, Abel Richardelle and Luda Pellegrin Richardelle; daughter, Lisa Ann Richardelle; brother, David Richardelle and sister, Judy Richardelle. _________________

MILDRED LEBLANC Mildred D. LeBlanc, 89, a native and resident of Lockport passed away on October 24, 2014. Visitation was held at Holy Savior Catholic Church on October 30, from 8:00 am till funeral time. Funeral mass began at 11:00 am with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children Charles A. LeBlanc and wife Carol, Norman J. LeBlanc Jr. and companion Emma Cretini, Terry Joseph LeBlanc and wife Julie, and Nettie Ann Adams and husband Whitless “Butch� Adams, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, and brother Nolan Delaune. She was preceded in death by her parents Elson Delaune, Sr. and Blanche G. Delaune; brothers, Milton, Wilton, Alton, Elson Jr., and Edward Delaune; sisters, Doris Pitre and Audrey Bruce and one great grandchild. Mrs. Mildred was a very devout Catholic and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. The family would like to thank the staff of The Broadway Nursing Home and St. Catherine’s Hospice for the care, kindness, and compassion they provided Mrs. LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland entrusted with arrangements. _________________

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies discovered over $2,000 in high-grade marijuana during a seat belt checkpoint in Bayou Blue on Wednesday, October 29th. Vahn Butler, 24, of Houma and Tonia Parfait, 24, of Bayou Blue were arrested after deputies found over 100 grams of marijuana, as well as other drugs and a loaded firearm. Deputies were conducting a seat belt checkpoint along the northbound lane of LA Highway 316 near Meadowland Drive when they noticed a van wherein a small child was not properly restrained. Deputies stopped the vehicle and immediately detected a strong odor of suspected marijuana inside the vehicle. Upon questioning the occupants of the vehicle, the passenger, Tonia Parfait, admitted to having just smoked a marijuana cigar and handed it to the deputies. The rear passenger, Vahn Butler, appeared

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to be extremely nervous. He denied having anything illegal, but upon exiting the vehicle, he placed a large amount of money on the rear seat, which was later determined to be $886. Upon searching the vehicle, deputies discovered an insulated lunch box containing several glass jars, and each jar contained small individual bags of high-grade marijuana. They also discovered 8 Xanax pills, a container of liquid Promethazine with Codeine, a loaded handgun, and various drug paraphernalia. Butler admitted to deputies that those items belonged to him. Deputies later determined there to be approximately 113 grams of marijuana, which has a street value of around $2,260. Both Butler and Parfait and

Con artists targeting relatives of persons recently arrested The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section announced that scammers posing as law enforcement officials have been preying on the relatives of people recently arrested by conning family members into paying money to avoid another arrest related to a new investigation. Families have been victimized when con artists — sometimes even posing as officials from the Attorney General’s Office — use information about the arrested person to contact

the family members and demand payment for bogus processing fees to avoid a second arrest. Sanettria “Sam” Pleasant, Director of the Attorney General’s Public Protection Division, said this is the latest twist on a classic scam. Pleasant said scam artists are also deceiving families by using spoofing technology that mimics a law enforcement agency’s name and telephone number on the victim’s caller ID box. “If someone contacts you purporting to be from

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. OCTOBER 26, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Anthony Sylvester, 24, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). OCTOBER 27, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Obryan, 30, Galliano. Contempt of court (3 cts). Nelshia Duncan, 20, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Dwight Harvey, 47, Raceland. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling, theft of a firearm. Darren Thibodaux, 40, Raceland. Violation of protective orders. Ayeiza Gonzalez, 23, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Glenn Lee, 26, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts), fugitive. Jason Pierce, 34, Houma. Contempt of court. Rayford Ray, 40, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Chad Rodrigue, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Lynda Teel, 43, Anadalusia, AL. Identity theft (3 cts).

Christian Mason, 18, Galliano. Home invasion, scdtp. Corey Dupre, 31, Galliano. Reckless operation of vehicle, speeding, no inspection tag, unsafe vehicle. Tilden Billiot, 46, Cut Off. Contempt of court (5 cts). Melanie Hebert, 34, Larose. Contempt of court. Lance Knight, 35, Galliano. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Tomekia Davis, 35, Thibodaux. Fugitive, signal lamps & signal devices, driver must be licensed. Lockport Police Department Ciji Cain, 31, Raceland. Theft. OCTOBER 28, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dewayne Martin, 38, Houma. Violation of probation/parole, contempt of court. Oliver Trahan, 46, Houma. Theft of a firearm, simple burglary of inhabited dwelling. Golden Meadow Police Department Katherine Simmons, 26, Galliano. Contempt of court. OCTOBER 29, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dodie Bourg, 37, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Louise Rodrigue, 46, Raceland. Contempt of court. Umeki Jamison, 35, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

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were placed under arrest and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Butler was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and xanax (alprazolam), possession of a Schedule V controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17, and illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. He is being held in lieu of $20,750 bond as set by Judge Jerome J. Barbera, III. Parfait, meanwhile, was booked on charges of illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17 and possession of marijuana. She was released after posting $1,000 bond as set by Judge Barbera.

a law enforcement agency and demands payment, hang up and call back using the agency’s official main number, not the number that appears on your caller ID box,” Pleasant stressed. Pleasant said never give your social security number, bank account information, credit card number, or any personal information over the phone or by email to anyone you don’t know. If you or family members believe you have been a victim of this scam or any other type of deceptive or fraudulent consumer practice, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-3514889 or on the web at www.agbuddycaldwell.com.

A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. They decide to go to the doctor for a checkup. The doctor tells them that they’re physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember. Later that night while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. His wife asks, “Where are you going?” “To the kitchen,” he replies.

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“Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?” “Sure.” “Don’t you think you should write it down so you can remember it?” she asks. “No, I can remember it.” “Well, I’d like some strawberries on top, too. You’d better write it down, because you know you’ll forget it.” He says, “I can remember that! You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.” “I’d also like whipped cream. I’m certain you’ll forget that, so you’d better write it down!” she retorts.

Irritated, he says, “I don’t need to write it down, I can remember it! Leave me alone! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream — I got it, for goodness sake!” Then he grumbles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate for a moment and says... “Where’s my toast? __________________

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A husband and wife were with some friends when the subject of marriage counseling came up. “Oh, we’ll never need that. My husband and I have a great relationship,” the wife explained. “It’s all about education,” she continued. “He took a communication course in college and I studied drama. He communicates very well and I act like I’m listening.” __________________

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