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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Explosion on Gulf platform leaves 1 dead, 3 injured

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An explosion occurred on an offshore oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, killing one person and injuring three. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said Fieldwood Energy reported the explosion on its Echo Platform just before 3 p.m. about 12 miles off Louisiana’s coast. In a statement late Thursday, the Houston, Texas-based company said it was “an isolated incident that has been fully contained.” The company said the person who was killed was an employee of a contractor, and another contractor employee was seriously injured. All other personnel working at the facility were accounted for, Fieldwood Energy said in the email statement. The bureau said in a statement that the platform was not in production at the time of the explosion and damage was limited to the area. The statement said there was no indication that any oil had spilled into the ocean. Bureau spokeswoman Chauntra Rideaux said the See Explosion Page 4-A

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Obama spurns GOP with expansive immigration orders

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JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent

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Lockport Middle School cheerleaders prepare lunches for the school’s fundraiser Thursday. Proceeds from the event will go towards the school’s athletic program.

CLHS and Popeyes – Love That Music! Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

New Orleans is known as the birthplace of jazz music. This unique form of music plays a large part in the culture of southeast Louisiana. Another American institution that can trace its roots to New Orleans since 1972 is Popeyes Fried Chicken. When one thinks music, does fried chicken come to mind? The Central Lafourche High School Lancer Band may certainly think so after receiving a $10,000 prize for winning the 2nd Annual “Popeyes Love That Music Contest”. Participating schools in the greater New Orleans region were asked to send in a video of their band performing a New Orleans inspired song and complete two essay questions: How does being in the New Orleans area inspire the music that you play at your school and, how will you use the prize money to better your school’s music program? See CLHS Page 7-A

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spurning furious Republicans, President Barack Obama unveiled expansive executive actions on immigration Thursday night to spare nearly 5 million people in the U.S. illegally from deportation and refocus enforcement efforts on “felons, not families.” The moves, affecting mostly parents and young people, marked the most sweeping changes to the nation’s fractured immigration laws in nearly three decades and set off a fierce fight with Republicans over the limits of presidential powers. In a televised address to the nation, Obama defended the legality of his actions and challenged GOP lawmakers to focus their energy not on blocking his measures but on approving long-stalled legislation to take their place. “To those members of Congress who question my authority to make our immigration system work better, or question the wisdom of me acting where Congress has failed, I have one answer: Pass a bill,” Obama said, flexing his presidential powers just two weeks after his political standing was challenged in the midterm elections. As Obama spoke from the White House, immigration supporters with American flags draped over their shoulders marched on Pennsylvania Avenue outside carrying signs that read, “Gracias, Presidente Obama.” See Obama Page 4-A

Central Lafourche High School assistant band directors Casie Forbes, Craig Byers, and band director Willie Martin proudly display their $10,000 award from the New Orleans regional franchise Popeyes owners.

Sheriff’s Office gearing up for annual bike giveaway

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is reminding residents that the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is continuing to accept donations and names of children who may qualify for the annual Christmas Bike Giveaway. Deputies are gearing up for the delivery of the bicycles, which is slated for mid-December. This marks the 21st year of the program. More than 3,300 bicycles have been distributed to needy children of Lafourche Parish and Grand Isle over the past 20 years, including 200 last year alone. “Despite the new technology in recent years, a bicycle continues to be one of those timeless gifts that parents see on their child’s wish list,” said Sheriff Webre. “A bike gives a child a sense of freedom, and it’s often passed down to a younger sibling after a while. It is an absolute privilege for us to provide such a blessing for families in need, helping to brighten their holidays.” New or used bicycles can be dropped off at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office location throughout the parish. Monetary donations are also being accepted. Checks should be made payable to the Lafourche Deputies Association with the words “Bike Giveaway” in the memo line.

Sheriff Webre is asking that the donated bicycles be new or in need of only minor repairs due to the giveaway taking place next month. He said trustees have been refurbishing used bicycles donated for the program. See Giveaway Page 4-A

Lt. Lafate Day (left), Deputy Brett Hymel (right), and Reserve Deputy Maia Basas distribute bikes in 2013. This year’s giveaway is in high gear and donations are currently being accepted.

New manager tapped to lead parish animal shelter

When searching for a new manager to run the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter in Thibodaux, Deputy Director of Community Services Reggie Bagala didn’t have to look far to find the right fit. According to Bagala, Hilary Knight of Lockport impressed him with her “experience along with great ideas and overall direction she wants to take the shelter in.” The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter has continued to make positive strides in the last few months thanks to renovations, worming and vaccinating on intake, the spay and neuter program, pet adoptions and a commitment to bringing down euthanasia rates. Knight, who graduated from LSU in May with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, has spent more than two years working as both a veterinary assistant at an animal hospital and pet adoption counselor for Companion Animal Alliance, which oversees the management of the Animal Control shelter in Baton Rouge. Knight said she’s anxious to embrace whatever challenges await her at the shelter with a good attitude and a sincere desire to make things better. See Manager Page 4-A

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Sunday, November 23, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Mom’s Day Out event to be held Nov. 29

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Dinner benefit tickets on sale through Mon.

The Lockport American Legion Auxiliary Unit #83 will have a benefit spaghetti dinner on Monday, December 1. Tickets must be purchased before November 24. The meal will consist of a loaded down plate 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.

Grand Isle posts early voting hours

Early voting for the December 6 Open General /Congressional Election will be conducted in the Grand Isle Community Center on Monday, November 24 from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m.

Tickets on sale through Mon. for Santa event

The first “Santa is Coming to Town” family parade is set to roll Saturday, November 29 at 4 p.m. in Golden Meadow. There will be cookie decorating and Santa Claus 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 for applications is Monday, November 24. For more information contact Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.

Jewelry sale to be held at St. Anne Nov. 24, 25

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.

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The Golden Meadow Middle School Lionettes are hosting a Mom’s Day Out fundraiser on Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. in the GMMS gym. Parents will have the opportunity to get out and do some Christmas shopping while Lionettes watch the kids. The cost per child is $25, which includes 2 movies, lunch, and a snack. For more information please contact Dru Guidry at 985-258-1514.

Princess Day to be held Nov. 29

The South Lafourche High School Tarponettes are hosting “Princess Day” on Saturday, November 29 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the South Lafourche High School band room. Girls in Pre-K through 5th grade are welcomed to attend. A $40 fee will include a tea party, arts & crafts, nail painting and hair styling, as well as viewing the movie Frozen! Wear your favorite Princess costume and come one, come all; it will be a ball!

Christmas Auction to take place Nov. 30

Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, is having its annual Christmas auction on Sunday, November 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Bouvier Room of the Larose Civic Center. Many Christmas and nonChristmas items will be auctioned. Proceeds from this auction will go towards funding a scholarship for a senior female student in the South Lafourche area planning to major in Education Refreshments will also be served. Come have a good time … you just might find that perfect gift while supporting this worthy cause.

Southern Plainsmen in concert at local church

The South Lafourche Baptist Church, located at 17077 E. Main in Cut Off, presents Southern Plainsmen in concert on Sunday, November 30, starting at 10:45 a.m. For more information contact Rev. Shane J. Terrebonne at 632-4119 or 985278-2654.

Enrollment open for anger management class

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces its “Fireworks” Anger Management classes (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over) to be held on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on the following days: December 4, Session 1; December 11, Session 2; and December 18, Session 3. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information contact the Bayou Council at 985-446-0643.

Lockport planning Christmas parade

The Town of Lockport is planning its popular Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Festivities. The Tree Lighting is set for Fri., Dec. 5th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Lockport Bayou Side Park. All Christmas decorations will be lit by parade Grand Marshal Kate Loupe. Santa Clause, Frosty and characters will arrive. All children ages 12 and under will receive beautifully handmade toys. Refreshments will be provided by the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. The Christmas Parade is set for Sat., Dec. 6th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in riding in the parade as a family, individual or business can obtain an application at the Lockport Town Hall, 710 Church St., or visit www.lockportpolice.com or www.townoflockport.com. For more information call 985-532-3117 or 985532-9799.

Registration requested for nonprofit program

The Bayou Community Foundation and Greater New Orleans Foundation will host a Community Information Session on Give NOLA Day/Bayou Region on Tuesday, December 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Lockport to further explain the Give NOLA Day/Bayou Region program, how nonprofits can register, the preparation and promotion involved, and benefits for donors. Staff, board members and donors of qualified nonprofit organizations cur-

rently providing services in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish, and/or Grand Isle are invited to attend. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9

with a continental breakfast, and the program will be conducted from 9:0010:30 a.m. at 8847 Hwy. 308, Lockport. Registration is re-

quested by Friday, December 5 and is available through the BCF website at www.BayouCF.org. Email ArmandJ@BayouCF.org or call 985-790-1150 FMI.

The Bayou Playhouse presents the regional premiere of Charles M. Schultz’s animated Holiday Classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. This beloved family Christmas story will be retold live on the Bayou Playhouse stage, in celebration of the cartoon’s 50th anniversary of its television premiere. A Charlie Brown Christmas opens on Friday, November 7 and will run through Sunday, December 7 at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport. “This is a wonderful example of true television history being brought to life on stage”, said Bayou Playhouse Artistic Director Perry Martin. “The special has brought holiday joy to families on television annually for 50 years. It has always been my favorite and we are thrilled to be the first theatre in the region to bring it to the stage.” The play, like the cartoon, follows Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang on their quest to find the true meaning of Christmas. The play will follow very closely to the television version but will add a bit of typical Bayou Playhouse pizzazz. “It is the television version, except it’s live on stage but you can expect a bit of a Bayou Playhouse twist on it,” Martin said. “We’ve been very lucky to have access to a very talented cast of both professional and local actors who are also very funny comedians. This is a great chance to explain why theatre productions are called plays… and boy, do these actors play!” Leading the professional and local cast, in the role of loveable loser Charlie Brown, is one of the Playhouse’s favorite actors, Travis Resor. Resor has appeared in over 10 Playhouse productions including A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Okra, Catfish Moon and most recently Katrina, Mother-In-Law of ‘Em All. Bayou Playhouse local

actress Sara Jane Goodrum is cast as Lucy. Goodrum has appeared at the Playhouse in Floating Palace, The Great Big Doorstep, The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella Battistella. Other cast members include professional actors Andrew Vogel as Linus and Jacob Miller as Schroeder. This is Vogel’s Bayou Playhouse debut while Miller has previously appeared in such Playhouse productions as Cinderella Battistella, Catfish Moon and as the Wolf in The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf. Also making their debut performances at the Playhouse are Camille Griffin as Sally, Lexi Richmond as Frieda and Mesha Rebstock as Peppermint Patty. Three young actors from the Bayou Playhouse’s summer children program, BayouKidz! will bring their talents to their first professional production.

BayouKidz! veterans Brennyn Galliano will play Pig Pen, Amber Pierce will play Marcie and Hailey Thibodaux is everyone’s favorite pet, Snoopy. The Bayou Playhouse is located at 101 Main Street, in the bayou town of Lockport. A Charlie Brown Christmas will open at the Bayou Playhouse on Friday, November 7 and run through Sunday, December 7. Tickets prices are $25 in advance online or $27 at the door. Tickets are $15 for children 12 and under. Performances run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. For ticket purchases, season subscriptions, corporate sponsorship or other information about the Bayou Playhouse, visit www.bayouplayhouse.com or call 1-888-99-BAYOU (22968).

Bayou Playhouse celebrates holiday season with a Charlie Brown Christmas

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

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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.

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Winners of the second Annual Savor the Flavor fundraiser benefiting Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum held recently in Lockport were Jody Matherne and Don Ponson. Also pictured are Kim Suggs, left and Margie Black on the right.

Parish continuing to accept applications for uniform voucher program Officials with Lafourche Parish Government and the Office of Community Action want to make residents aware of its ongoing Uniform Voucher Program. The program, which is entering its third consecutive year, seeks to offer qualifying parish residents vouchers for free school uniforms to use at one of several specialized local vendors. The vouchers provide each recipient per household with two school uniform shirts and bottoms, such as pants and skirts. The program is paid for by a Federal Community Services Block Grant and is administered through the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

To qualify for uniform vouchers, the Office of Community Action requires you to completely fill out the CSBG application found online at lafourchegov.org. The Office of Community Action asks residents to keep in mind before filling out an application: If you received assistance from this program in 2013, you will not be eligible for further assistance this year; and vouchers are given to clients only after all required applications have been submitted and approved. For more information about the Uniform Voucher Program, contact Erica Adams at 985-537-7603.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s unclaimed property program gave back more money during the last budget year than at any time in its 42-year history. State Treasurer John Kennedy says the program returned $35.5 million to 116,000 people in the fiscal year that ended June 30, exceeding the previous record by $4 million. Old savings and checking accounts, payroll checks, stocks and dividends, insurance proceeds, oil and gas royalty payments and other unclaimed money is sent to the state when a business cannot locate someone. Louisiana has more than $635 million in unclaimed property. People can search online at www.LATreasury.com. Kennedy has traveled around Louisiana to try to return the money. The program will print names of people with at least $50 in unclaimed property in newspapers this month in hopes of locating them. ___

5 die in crash on way to Disney World, police say

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state police spokesman Michael Reichardt said. The driver and two additional passengers suffered minor injuries. Authorities identified the adults killed as Michael and Trudi Hardman of Terrell, Texas. The children killed were ages 4, 7 and 15. None of those killed wore seat belts but the driver did, officials said. Troopers said the 16year-old drove left into the median and then tried to get back onto the highway but overcorrected, causing the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe to roll over. Troopers say six of the eight people in the SUV were thrown from the vehicle. Ouachita Parish coroners pronounced the five family members dead on the scene. Troopers said they did not suspect the young driver was impaired, but a toxicology sample was taken. ___

La. tax amnesty program estimates raising $169M

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s latest amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers is expected to bring in $169 million. That’s more than lawmakers included in this year’s budget, but not enough to close a midyear deficit that has emerged since then. The Department of Revenue announced the tax amnesty program’s projected haul Thursday, saying it processed more than 41,000 applications and settlements. Of the $169 million, $27 million will stay with the revenue department, while the remaining $142 million will be available for Louisiana’s budget. More than $100 million of that was already spent in the budget year that ends June 30. A little less than $40 million is left to help the state close its midyear budget deficit. But that’s not nearly enough to close a gap pegged at $171 million.

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Thanks go out to all the families and friends that made the Haunted House for the Give Kids the World village such a huge success. In all $6,000 was raised during the 3 nights of the Halloween weekend. The money raised will be used to sponsor Louisiana ‘wish’ families that will be visiting the village as well as completing payment for the new GKTW aquarium that will honor the memories of Dylan Danos and Jory Pitre. The Mickey Maniacs from LCO Middle School especially thank Amanda and T-Rod Cheramie from Cheramie’s Welding Service and Bud Cheramie and Devon Pitre from Heritage Carpentry for sponsoring the event. The generosity of the community for area ‘wish’ families continues to inspire and amaze.

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“I hope to use my past experience to help LPAS increase positive outcomes for the animals of this parish. I am looking forward to working with the many placement partners already involved at the shelter as well as hopefully meeting more in the future. I am also eager to increase public adoptions by introducing offsite venues, increasing public awareness of the shelter, and making the shelter a positive experience for Lafourche Parish adopters,” she said. With Knight in place, Bagala feels comfortable about where things stand at the shelter. “Hilary and her staff are committed to giving our citizens the very best shelter services possible,” Bagala added. For more information about the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter or to find out how you can adopt or foster a pet, click on the Animal Shelter link at lafourchegov.org or call (985) 446-3532.

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The address marked the first step in the White House effort to promote the executive actions to the public. On Friday, Obama will speak at a campaign-style rally in Las Vegas. Despite Obama’s challenge to Republicans to pass a broader immigration bill, his actions and the angry GOP response could largely stamp out those prospects for the remainder of his presidency, ensuring that the contentious debate will carry on into the 2016

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elections. Republicans, emboldened by their sweeping victories in the midterms, are weighing responses to the president’s actions that include lawsuits, a government shutdown and in rare instances, even impeachment. “The president will come to regret the chapter history writes if he does move forward,” Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican who is soon to become the Senate majority leader, said before Obama’s address. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, who has refused to have his members vote on broad immigration legislation passed by the Senate last year, said Obama’s decision to go it alone “cemented his legacy of lawlessness and squandered what little credibility he had left.” While Obama’s measures are sweeping in scope, they still leave more than half of the 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally in limbo. The president announced new deportation priorities that would compel law enforcement to focus its efforts on tracking down serious criminals and people who have recently crossed the border, while specifically placing a low priority on those who have been in the United States for more than 10 years. The president spent months trying to gain a House vote on the Senate bill, frustrating immigration advocates and some Democrats who wanted him to instead take action on his own. While Obama had long insisted that his powers to halt deportations were limited, the White House began seriously exploring options for unilateral action. Still, that process has been beset by delays, especially Obama’s decision to hold off on announcing the executive orders until after the midterms. Some Democrats had feared that thrusting the immigration debate to the forefront of the campaign would hurt their chances of keeping control of the Senate, though the White House’s delay ultimately did little to stem their defeats. Obama insisted that his actions did not amount to amnesty. “Amnesty is the immigration system we have today — millions of people who live here without paying their taxes or playing by the rules, while politicians use the issue to scare people and whip up votes at election time,” he said. The main beneficiaries of the president’s actions are immigrants who have

been in the U.S. illegally for more than five years but whose children are citizens or lawful permanent residents. After passing background checks and paying fees, those individuals will soon be able to seek relief from deportation and get work permits. The administration expects about 4.1 million people to qualify. Obama is also broadening his 2012 directive that deferred deportation for some young immigrants who entered the country illegally. Obama will expand eligibility to people who arrived in the U.S. as minors before 2010, instead of the current cutoff of 2007, and will lift the requirement that applicants be under 31. The expansion is expected to affect about 300,000 people. Applications for the new deportation deferrals will begin in the spring. Those who qualify would be granted deferrals for three years at a time. Immigration-rights activists gathered at watch parties around the country to listen to the president announce actions they have sought for years. “This is a great day for farmworkers. It’s been worth the pain and sacrifice,” said Jesus Zuniga, a 40-year-old who picks tomatoes in California’s Central Valley and watched the speech at a union gathering in Fresno. In New York City, however, a couple of protesters held “no amnesty” signs outside a New York union office where advocates of the president’s plan were gathering to watch him and celebrate. “We have a lot of unemployed Americans right now, and I don’t understand why unemployed Americans can’t be hired to do the jobs these illegals are doing,” said John Wilson, who works in contract management. The White House insists Obama has the legal authority to halt deportations for parents and for people who came to the U.S. as children, primarily on humanitarian grounds. Officials also cited precedents set by previous immigration executive actions by Democratic and Republican presidents dating back to Dwight Eisenhower. A senior administration official said the decision to

protect parents of citizens or lawful permanent residents is in line with an existing law that allows adult citizens to sponsor their parents for immigration. Obama’s plan goes a step further because the sponsoring citizen doesn’t have to be an adult. GOP lawmakers disagree with Obama’s claims of legal authority, calling his actions an unconstitutional power grab. Republicans are weighing a range of responses, including filing legal challenges and using mustpass spending legislation this fall to try to stop Obama’s effort. One lawmaker — Republican Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama — has raised the specter of impeachment. GOP leaders have warned against such talk and are seeking to avoid spending-bill tactics that could lead to a government shutdown. They say such moves could backfire, angering many voters and alienating Hispanics for the next presidential election. ___ Associated Press writers Erica Werner, Alicia A. Caldwell, Jim Kuhnhenn, Donna Cassata and Josh Lederman in Washington, Scott Smith in Fresno, California, and Jennifer Peltz in New York City contributed to this report. ___ Follow Julie Pace at http://twitter.com/jpaceDC

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injured workers were being treated at a medical facility. She did not say where or have their conditions. She said the explosion is under investigation. The explosion occurred about two months after a contractor was killed and two others hurt during

maintenance work in September on a Chevron natural gas pipeline, also off the Louisiana coast. The cause remains under investigation.

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“This program is possible thanks to our incredibly generous community,” said Sheriff Webre. “Each year, our hearts are touched by the donations we receive. Not only do we get used bicycles, but our selfless citizens also donate money to purchase new bicycles, or donate new bicycles they

have purchased specifically for us to give away.”For more information, or to submit the name of a child in need, citizens can contact Captain Dean Savoie dean-savoie@lpso.net. Those submitting the name of a child must provide the child’s name, age, gender, address, phone number, and other qualifying information. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will make every effort to fulfill all requests for qualifying families, but due to high demand, we ask that each family limit their request to one to two bicycles.

Oil spill-related grants announced

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A national conservation agency on Monday announced more than $99 million in projects funded through a settlement resulting from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill — including more than $13 million for restoration work on Louisiana’s coast. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation outlined the latest projects in a news release. Alabama is receiving $9.6 million of the latest grants; Mississippi is getting $28.8 million; Texas, $13 million; and Florida, more than $34 million. Louisiana’s single project will involve monitoring and gathering information on Mississippi River diversion projects aimed at rebuilding the coast, as well as barrier island restoration projects, with an eye toward making any needed adjustments as

the efforts progress. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a nonprofit created by Congress in 1984 to support wildlands, created the Gulf Fund 18 months ago to receive and administer funds for remedial measures agreed upon during plea deals following criminal investigations into the spill. The foundation is to receive $2.5 billion over five years for projects aimed at repairing the oil spill’s harm to Gulf states’ natural resources. In its news release Monday, the foundation broke down that funding as follows: - $1.2 billion for barrier island and river diversion projects in Louisiana; - Roughly $356 million each for projects in the states of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi; - $203 million for “projects in Texas.”

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Sunday, November 23, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Our life long task is to develop an attitude of gratitude Thanksgiving is one holiday that has not been commercialized. Being thankful for all God’s gifts is a life long task, not just a once a year occasion. An unknown author said, “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, declared, “When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself.” St. Paul urges us to be always thankful. “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.” (Col. 4:2) “Do not worry about anything, but in everything

by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Phil. 4:6) “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving.” (1 Tim. 4:4) Martin Rinkert was the son of a poor coppersmith, but managed to work his way and acquired an education. In 1617 he was offered the position of Archdeacon in Eilenburg, Germany. A year later, the 33 Years War broke out, and his town was caught right in the middle. In 1637, the massive plague that swept across the continent hit Eilenburg. People died at the rate of 50 a day and Martin had to bury most of them. More than 8,000 people died, including Martin’s wife. His labors finally ended about eleven years later, just one year after the war. His ministry spanned 32 years, all but the first and the last overwhelmed by the great conflict. How could Martin Rinkert be thankful with all the pain and sorrow he endured? Yet he wrote the familiar hymn, “Now Thank We All Our God.”

Perhaps the secret lies in the daily prayer that he had memorized and repeated every day of his adult life: “Thank you Lord that you chose to open my eyes this morning and give me the gift of life for one more day. May I remember this day that every breath I breathe has its origin in your grace. “Thank you Lord that whatever this day holds, my time is in your hands to use me as you see fit. I have no plans of my own. May each moment be lived in praise and thanksgiving to your name. “Thank you, Lord Jesus, that you have redeemed me by your precious blood that I live today forgiven although I know I will fail, that this war or the plague cannot take the life you have given me for eternity. “Thank you, Father, that you have given me strength and courage today to be a comfort to those who are suffering. May I seek to

be the one who comforts rather than the one who is comforted. “Thank you, Father, that although I do not have the power to bring peace to this war-torn village, I do have your gift of peace to give to each heart one person at a time. “Thank you, Lord Jesus, that in the midst of hatred and killing, nothing today can separate me from your love, not life or death, not principalities or powers, not hindsight or depth. May I show that love even to my enemies. “Thank you, Lord, that although I may not see any reason to hope today that in my heart you are my living hope. May I walk by faith and not by sight. “Thank you, Lord, that I still have a voice with which to speak. May each word I say be a word of encouragement to those who are suffering rather than a word of despair. “Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices. Amen.”

Pictured are students from Holy Savior Catholic School who were selected as “Soaring Eagles” for the month of October: Caleb Scioneaux N-4-H, Jules Arceneaux N-4B, and Kaylee Couvillion N-3. The character trait of the month represented was “Friendliness”.

On October 10, Holy Rosary Catholic School held its annual Street Dedication. The family of Charles “Mike” Callais presided at this year’s ceremony along with his mother, Mrs. Gloria Callais and their extended family members. Father Roni Villamor blessed the new street for the 2014-2015 school year and the school family. The sign reads “Peter and Paul Way” and is dedicated to the memory of Mike’s brothers Peter and Paul Callais.

For several years Holy Rosary Catholic School has participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon to benefit children fighting cancer. According to sponsor, Jerri Robichaux, last year HRCS raised $10,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. This year Will Rabb spoke to HRCS students about his first hand experience as the recipient of financial assistance and medical care from this world-renown hospital. Will received 11 months of treatment as a child and has been cancer free for many years. Due to his inspirational message, 99 HRCS students raised $10,751.38. Students happened to be wearing their scheduled ‘Mak’ T-shirts on the day of his presentation. Every Thursday of this school year students and staff may wear a t-shirt inscribed with a prayer and art by Makinley Matherne, a HRCS second grader who is battling kidney cancer. For decades on Thursdays ‘Penance Days’, students and staff maintain silence in the cafeteria during lunch and offer silence and prayers for special intentions. This year prayers are for Makinley and others in need.

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Pictured are students of Holy Savior Catholic School who were selected as “Soaring Eagles” for the month of November: Sara Aucoin, kindergarten; Chloe Dufrene, 5th grade; Brennan Callegan, 6th grade; Anthony Plaisance, 1st grade; Kodi Boudreaux, 4th grade; Taylor Martin, 8th grade; Pierce Breaux, 3rd grade; Allison Plaisance, 7th grade; and Tricia Norwood, 2nd grade.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Freedom Worship Center

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

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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.

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

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.

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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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Because there are some 54 Popeyes restaurants throughout the Greater New Orleans area, the contest was divided up into 3 regions receiving entries from dozens of schools. Region 1 winners Central Lafourche High School, along with Region 2 winners St. Augustine High School and Region 3 winners Riverside Academy each received their $10,000 prize from Popeyes on Wednesday in New Orleans from the Popeyes New Orleans co-op of franchisees. So why is Popeyes getting into the high school music game? “We realize that funds can be short at local schools and many are still rebuilding their music programs from Hurricane Katrina,” says Barb Ernat, Regional Marketing Manager for Popeyes. “Popeyes started here in New Orleans 42 years ago. Our restaurants here in New Orleans are proudly operated by New Orleanians who are passionate about the communities they serve,” she says. “So we wanted to do our part to help out, which is why we created the Love That Music contest as a way to give back to the people we serve here in our community.” If you watch the CLHS video entry on Youtube.com (search: Central Lafourche H.S. “Love That Music” Contest 2014), you understand why they beat out other Region 1 schools from Terrebonne, Jefferson, St. Charles, Lafourche and Plaquemines parishes to win. How CLHS plans to use the prize money, essay question #2, just ask four year band director Willie Martin. “During the last 3 years, our band has nearly doubled from 114 to 200 members,” says Martin. “We’ve spent nearly $100,000 on new instruments and equipment. And, the band is guaranteed to swell to even greater numbers next year. We have nearly 80 incoming freshmen into our 2015-2016 band program.” Martin knows the freshmen coming into his program next year … he’s grooming them in anticipation of their transition to high school. Martin, along with assistant band directors Craig Byers and Casie Forbes, team teach at the middle schools in the area. This technique allows for a unique, one-on-one approach. “The band director at the middle schools works with the band, and we can individually pull out kids and work with them on the side,” added Martin. “We are working in the middle schools in the mornings every day of the week.” Martin and his two assistants rely heavily on each other as they jump from middle schools in the area and then return to their many duties at CLHS. Their music program at Central is comprised of the well known Trojan Lancer Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Winterguard. There are even cadet percussion and color guards. The determination and drive has certainly paid off for CLHS. They boast one of the top band programs in the state.

“The last four years we were among the top five champions in the Louisiana Showcase of marching bands,” says Martin. “We are also class AAA state champions and state reserve grand champions.” The marching band spends hundreds of hours practicing their craft between June through November. “We spend nearly 400 hours working on our marching band shows,” says Martin. “300 of those hours are spent outside.” All that practicing and the numerous competitions plays into a bigger, ultimate goal, one that Martin is striving to achieve. “I want CLHS in the discussion when people

talk about great high school bands,” he says. “Our goal is to have a nationally known band program.” The CLHS band recently competed at the Lone Star Preview at the Woodlands High School in Houston, Texas and won in the finals. Those in Texas were surprised by a Louisiana team placing so high in the competition. “They definitely weren’t expecting us, a small-town Louisiana team to win,” says assist and band director Byres with a sly chuckle. Unfortunately the costs associated with running a first-class band program, from travel for competitions, to uniforms, instruments and equipment,

adds up fast and easily eats through the school’s $3,000 band budget. “Washing our uniforms alone costs $1,500,” says assistant band director Forbes. “And, we wash them at least four times a year.” “It’s our band boosters that make all the difference for us. The only way we do what we do is because of them,” says Martin. “Raising money, sewing band uniforms, organizing fundraisers … we have a great group of band boosters. The $10,000 Popeyes ‘Love That Music’ monetary award is greatly appreciated and will certainly help with the costs of operating our first-class high school band program.”

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Mrs. Wildred Ougel, treasurer of Les Memories du Bayou Lafourche Genealogy Club, presented 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, from left, are Roman Guidry, Mary G. Breaux, Paul Chiquet, Wildred Ougel and Carolyn Smith.

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$2,750.00

LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

$1,278.00

TOTAL SALE PRICE

18,997.00

2014 CHRYSLER 300 STOCK# 4C0051

Leather, 8’4 Touchscreen Radio, Keyless Go

MSRP LESS CONSUMER CASH LESS BONUS CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS TOTAL SALE PRICE

$31,990.00 $3,250.00 $1,000.00 $2,043.00

25,697.00

2015 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED STOCK# 5C0013

Touch Screen Radio, Back Up Camera, Keyless Go

MSRP LESS CONSUMER CASH LESS CHRYSLER CAPITAL CASH LESS BONUS CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS TOTAL SALE PRICE

$25,145.00 $1,500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1,648.00

20,997.00

2014 RAM 1500 REG CAB Exp Pkg, 5.7 HEMI, 20” Wheel, P Wind & Locks, Keyless Remote

STOCK# 4T0196

MSRP LESS CONSUMER CASH LESS CHRYSLER CAPITAL CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS TOTAL SALE PRICE

$29,230.00 $1,500.00 $500.00 $3,233.00

23,997.00

2014 RAM 1500 QUAD 2014 RAM 1500 CREW CAB STOCK# 4T0413

5.7 HEMI, 20” Wheels, Dual Exhaust

MSRP LESS CONSUMER CASH LESS BONUS CASH LESS CHRYSLER CAPITAL LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS TOTAL SALE PRICE

$33,495.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $3,498.00

26,997.00

5.7 HEMI, 20’ Chrome Wheels, Uconnect, Touch Screen Radio

STOCK# 4T0082

MSRP LESS CONSUMER CASH LESS BONUS CASH LESS CHRYSLER CAPITAL CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS TOTAL SALE PRICE

$36,660.00 $2,300.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $4,063.00

28,797.00

DISCLAIMER: ALL PRICES AFTER REBATES, EXCLUDES TT&L, WAC, MUST FINANCE WITH CHRY CAP FOR BONUS REBATE.

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HOMES

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. _________________ 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. _________________

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 985637-9769. _________________ 30 Acres of Property For Sale: Mile above Intracoastal off Hwy. 1. FMI call 985-6933912 or (cell) 985691-9345. _________________

FOR RENT

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: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136. _________________ House For Rent: Cajun style, 2 br, 1 ba, located in Lockport area. $500/mth, $500/dep. Call 985665-9538. _________________ House For Rent:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;114 Pierce St., upper Golden Meadow. 3 br, 1 ba, covered carport, shed, central ac/heat, lg. yard. Taking applications. $ 1 1 0 0 / m t h , $1100/dep. FMI call 985-232-1948. _________________ Furnished Executive Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba. By the week or by the month. Call 985-278-1136. _________________ 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. _________________

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!

â&#x20AC;˘ Move in condition. 2 BR, 1 Ba. home behind Hospital.

â&#x20AC;˘ Hwy. 308 Bayouside Lot. Great for a large family. Over 2600 sqft. living area. 3 BR, 2 Ba. Brick Home. â&#x20AC;˘ Hwy. 1 Bayouside Lot. 2 BR, 2 Ba. home with large metal workshop and carport.

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: 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. _________________ For Rent in Galliano area near hospital: 2BR, 1ba, $775/mth and $600/dep. 985677-0915 _________________ Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel. Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store. Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers. Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time?â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque. Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________

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â&#x20AC;˘ Louise Drive. Like new construction. A must see!

â&#x20AC;˘ 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

American Realty USA

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. _________________ 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! _________________ 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. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, all utilities pd., $825/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-696-0818. _________________

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Commercial Property

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

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

MLS 116384:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NEW LISTING 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000. MLS 116391:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NEW LISTING 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000. MLS 115650:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000. MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

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

MLS 113721:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Old Rouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 535â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED MLS 112503:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $100,000.

MLS 113943:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000. MLS 114010:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

MLS 114683:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an unrestricted zone on an 86â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 165â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

Residential Property

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

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

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

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. _________________ Huge 2 br Apt. For Rent: Taking applications. All utilities pd., total electric, 10 ft ceilings, private parking, no pets, no smoking. Ready soon. Call 985632-2158 or 985-5336212. _________________

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. _________________ 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. _________________ Camper For Rent: Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. $475/mth, utilities pd. No deposit. Call 985-4640092. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party room, garage, executive home. All new appliances, dishwasher, central heat/air, 3946 sq. ft. w/3100 sq. ft. living area. $2200 /mth, $2200/dep. Call 985-258-8082. _________________

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

American Realty

$390,000

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

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

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 â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107

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

AUTOS

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 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. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 Âžâ&#x20AC;? gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Salon Equip. For Sale: FMI call 985856-1655. _________________ (2) Matching Brown Faux Leather Recliners For Sale: $100 for both. Call Bill at 985859-8905. _________________ Dining Room Table For Sale: solid wood, includes 4 chairs. Asking $150 OBO. Call 985-632-7631 after 2 pm. _________________ Factory Rims & Tires For Sale: Off of 271 Crew Cab, 2000 miles on tires, dueler ATV tires & factory rims, excel. cond. $1000 OBO. If int. call 985-397-6254. _________________

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo For Sale: Asking $2500. Call 985-2581962. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale & Closing Sale: Nov.-Dec., 513 Mar Dr., corner 5th St., carport & barn. Sewing itemsnew notions, threads, machine embroidery designs, magazines, books, patterns, linens, x-mas items, hand sewn clothing for boys/girls, vintage clothing sewing boxes, sewing machine, display case, display racks, tables, chairs, bookcases. Call for appt. 985-5323185 or 985-2322622. _________________ Lg. Fly. Garage Sale: Sat. Nov. 29 at 414 Justin St. in Lockport, 7 am to 4 pm. Sofa, clothes, toys, copy machine & many other items. _________________ Garage Sale on Sat. Nov. 22 at 179 E. 100th St., 7:30 am to 3 pm. Packed Mardi Gras nice beads, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & stand, clothes, luggage, etc. _________________

HELP WANTED

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. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon Floor Assistant

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

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

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

Now Hiring

Sales Clerk

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

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

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

Apply Today!

SUPERIOR SHIPYARD An Expanding Business

Is Now Hiring

HS&E Manager

Minimum Requirements:

â&#x20AC;˘ Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and 3-5 years of related safety, maritime and / or an equivalent combination of education and experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Proficient in OSHA regulations, consensus standards, and customer specifications, with specific additional focus on maritime standards. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Requires use of conceptual and innovative thinking (i.e., identifying solutions). â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Project/Program team member responsible for work flow which is varied in nature with situations frequently requiring new solutions. â&#x20AC;˘ Developed communication skills to exchange complex information. â&#x20AC;˘ Limited negotiation required. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in managing an Occupational Safety and Health system â&#x20AC;˘ Basic knowledge of industrial hygiene, air monitoring for heavy metals and asbestos, and noise abatement. â&#x20AC;˘ 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

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. _________________ 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. _________________ Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 _________________ Seeking Personal Property Deputy Assessor. Accounting or Finance Degree required. Must have at least 3 yrs. of accounting or finance exp.; able to life at least 25 lbs.; must be knowledgeable in computer spreadsheets including but not limited to Excel & Access; conduct research & prepare statistical reports; handle information requests; additional responsibilities as required. Resume must be received by Dec. 5th to be considered for position. Send resume, salary requirements and three references to: Personal Property Deputy Assessor, 403 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, LA 70301. No Phone Calls! _________________

National company has immediate openings for F/T and P/T security officers in Galliano, Lafourche and Buena Vista. Applicants must be 21yoa, have a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation and clean criminal record. Experience preferred but not required. Training, uniforms and benefits provided. Interested applicants can apply online at weisersecurity.com, email our admin assistant tinag@weisersecurity.com or call 985960-3742 for further information. EOE DFW,M/F,DV _________________

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

South Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing automotive service / tire dealer looking for motivated people to fill immediate openings. We are currently seeking

A.S.E. Certified Technicians General Service Technicians

Benefits include: paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan; health, dental and supplemental insurance. Apply at our Mathews location 4966 Hwy. 1 online at www.chabillstire.com, email jobs@chabillstire.com or mail resume to Attention: Human Resources, P.O. Box 2504 Morgan City, LA 70381

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 Equal Opportunity Employer

11878 Hwy. 308 â&#x20AC;˘ Larose, LA. 70373

Now Hiring

â&#x20AC;˘ PRODUCTION OPERATORS AS, BS, CS AND LEADS

â&#x20AC;˘ CONTROL ROOM OPERATORS (DEEPWATER)

â&#x20AC;˘ I & E TECHNICIANS â&#x20AC;˘ ELECTRICIANS

â&#x20AC;˘ MECHANICS

Excellent benefits package includes paid vacation, holiday pay, health insurance, life, dental, vision insurance, short and long term disability, cancer policy, 401K, direct deposit. You may apply in the following ways: Fax Resume to (985) 693-5903 Email: pioneer@pioneerprod.net Apply in person at the Larose office

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Sunday, November 23, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Now Hiring: $7.50 + $1.50 bonus per hr. www.mcstate.com/62 03 or www.mcstate. com/26656. _________________

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

HUB Enterprises, a leading security company, is now hiring Full Time Security Guards, Armed & Unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Houma/Galliano areas. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but exp. is not necessary. Must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, clean criminal history & reliable transportation. Call 1800-759-3660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com _________________ B & B Hardware is looking for a Sales Clerk. Apply within. _________________

The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry

Personnel Coordinator: Previous Personnel/Human 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. _________________ Candlewood & Suites in Galliano is now hiring for Full Time/Part Time Front Desk Agents, Night Auditors, Housekeeping & Maintenance Engineers Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hrs. All application must apply in person at Holiday Inn Express in Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________ 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. _________________

Currently Accepting Applications for

Assistant Maintenance Manager

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.

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance.

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

Currently Accepting Applications For

Cleaning Technician Position

Experience preferred but not necessary

7&7 Work Schedule

TWIC card required

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

Salon U is looking for an exp. Cosmetologists. FMI call 985532-2305 or 985-696-4540. _________________

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 _________________

Seeking Well Organized Executive Assistant with great communication skills and at least 5 yrs. exp. Must be able to manage executive calendar; make travel arrangements; compose letters, organize and maintain files; lift at least 25 lbs.; must be knowledgeable in all aspects of administrative & clerical procedures, equipment & software; high customer relations standards also necessary. Additional responsibilities as required. Resume must be received by Dec. 5th to be considered for position. Send resume, salary requirements & three references to: Executive Assistant, 403 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, LA 70301. No Phone Calls! _________________ Home Instead Senior Care is seeking Care Givers. If int. call 985-868-0038. _________________

The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry

Currently Accepting Applications for

Experienced

Crane Operator

5&2 Work Schedule Home Every Night

*TWIC CARD REQUIRED TO APPLY

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance.

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

LOOP LLC (Louisiana Offshore Oil Port) has an immediate opening for a

Maintenance Technician (onshore)

This position will be assigned to the Operations Center in Galliano, LA and will report to the Maintenance Supervisor, working a 4/10 schedule.

The successful candidate will safely and efficiently maintain the integrity of all LOOP, LOCAP, and MARS onshore facilities by performing preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance in the mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation fields. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential tasks include but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure the accuracy of the movement and measurement of crude oil through the maintenance, calibration, and verification of mechanical, instrumentation and associated electronic systems through routine, daily repairs and calibrations as necessary. â&#x20AC;˘ Install, repair, and perform Regulatory and Non-Regulatory preventative maintenance of all equipment, including instrumentation, electrical, mechanical and communications. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide assistance and support for design, redesign, and replacement of existing equipment. â&#x20AC;˘ Implement revisions and modifications of equipment as recommended by the Technical Support group. â&#x20AC;˘ Determine the specific need, source, technical requirements, and most cost-effective means for procuring the materials or services, for maintaining operational readiness of mainline and support equipment. â&#x20AC;˘ Member of Oil Spill Response Team. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to comprehend the working pieces and types of equipment, plus the skills to maintain them. â&#x20AC;˘ Identify, locate, and purchase spare parts and/or supplies. â&#x20AC;˘ Complete and record history of computerized Works Orders and maintenance. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide assistance with confined space entry, standby, and Rescue Team. â&#x20AC;˘ Records equipment repairs, history and replacements in the LOOP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). â&#x20AC;˘ Required to complete OJT (On-Job-Training) and certification in several OQs (Operator Qualification tasks).

QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in a mechanical/electrical field or equivalent technical certificate preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Five (5) to Eight (8) years relevant industry experience in troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical (pumps, valves, meters, etc.), Programmable Logic Controllers, 4-20 MA Instrumentation systems and 1-5 Volt Digital equipment. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in 480 Volt electrical systems and experience in 13.8 KV and above is preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to prioritize repairs as required to meet operational demands and adjust to schedule changes as work load dictates. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. â&#x20AC;˘ Good written and verbal communication skills.

LOOP LLC offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well, as both a Pension and 401k Savings Plan.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MAY APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.LOOPLLC.COM OR E-MAIL EMPLOYMENT@LOOPLLC.COM EEO EMPLOYER M/F/MINORITY/HANDICAPPED

Farmworkers needed for Crawfish & Rice working in the Galliano rural area, working for B & C Unlimited, Inc. from 1/5/2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11/5/2015, 4 temporary positions, 40 hrs. wk. at $9.50/hr. Guaranteed Âž work period contract. Work Includes: Prepare field for cultivation, maintain water, fertilize, weed (by hand), spot treatment; cut up fish bait, check traps, harvest crawfish, operate crawfish boat. Grading, packing, loading & unloading stacks of crawfish; minor maintenance & operation of farm equip. Farm field & shed sanitation duties. Walk, lift up to 50 lbs., stooping, bending, reach or kneel for prolonger period of times; working outside in inclement weather. Work tools, equip. & supplies provided. Housing provided on the premises at no cost. Must have legal authority to work within the United States. Transportation & subsistence expenses to the worksite will be pd. by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Contact Thibodeaux Career Solutions, 1445 Martin Luther King Dr., Thibodaux. Please refer to job order #512138. _________________ Winston Marine Services is currently seeking a highly motivated marine electrician / general mechanic and on call truck welders. Golden Meadow. 985-4753266 FMI. _________________

Helicopter

Ground Support

Days / Nights

Fourchon and Grand Isle Area 7/7 schedule, Local candidates only, Physical, drug / alcohol screen, and background checks required Benefits - Medical, Dental, Life, etc.

Please call 337.233.2838

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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

SERVICES

Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________

Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou, Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;laminate floors, counter tops, showers, sheet rock, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. No job too big or too small. State licensed & insured, 20 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail. com __________________

Maintenance Position Available

365 Enterprises is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude to fill a position as a full time maintenance person in a smoke free work environment. Requirements: General knowledge of maintenance, clean background, dependable transportation Benefits include: 401K, Health Insurance, Off Sundays, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacations

Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ J & Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC State Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Insured. Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Pile Driving. For Sale: Used pilings, pecky cypress, firewood, mulch, & dirt. Call 632-2540. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-258-9591. _________________ F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ LaBove Plumbing Trey LaBove, Owner 16844 W. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345 Ljp 7038 treylabove84 @yahoo.com 985-991-1881 Credit & debit cards accepted. State licensed and insured. _________________

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MEMORIALS

Using The Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 15628 W. Main, Cut Off, LA 70345 under the business name of DMS&H, Inc. DBA Cher Amieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood Restaurant. /s/ Norah Cheramie, owner. _________________

In Loving Memory Of DANIEL BRUCE, SR.

PETS

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PRAYERS

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peaceâ&#x20AC;? 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 Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 _________________________

WANTED

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In Memory Of SCOTT CROCHET Happy Birthday Brother!

Born: 7-1-1945 Died: 11-23-2012 We guess youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really gone, never coming back. The pain is still very real, but with time we hope we heal. We miss you more than words can say, and we think about you everyday. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve cried a million tears, remembering those wonderful years. When we hear the sounds of duck calls, and see the signs of fall, we look up to the sky and smile, because we know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here with us a while. Some days we get by just fine, others we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get you off our minds. In our hearts youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always be and the love you gave will carry us through our darkest days. We will carry our memories of you forever, we will always love you. Your Wife, Children, Grandchildren & Friends _______________

Born: Nov. 20, 1962 Died: May 19, 2012 You would have been 51 and I still struggle with why God took you away. So many good times I will always remember, I will already be the age you left this December. As days go by, I thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get stronger but the days I miss you get longer & longer. I know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here because Alex calls your name but not having you physically here really isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the same. Since youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been gone, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added a niece and oh how it hurts to know, with all the love youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve shared Avery wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get her piece. Days will get better, I want to believe but until that time comes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wear my heart on my sleeve. You & sister left us with a smaller family that misses yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;all so much. So keep sending signs & dimes so we know yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;all keeping in touch. Till we meet again I love you brother! Missed By, Marty, Alexis, Alex, Avery, Chelsey, Kristy, Mom & Dad _______________

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NOTICES

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Board Member Needed

Teche Action Board, Inc. dba Teche Action Clinic is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors.

Teche Action Clinic is part of Teche Action Board, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) located in the parishes of St. Mary, Assumption, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. John and St. James. Qualified Applicants:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; â&#x20AC;˘ Must be familiar with the needs of Lafourche residents. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be willing to volunteer their time and talents for the betterment of the organization and the community. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience serving on other community based boards preferred, but not required.

Interested persons should submit a brief letter of interest including a biographical summary to:

Teche Action Board, Inc. Nominating Committee 1115 Weber Street Franklin, LA 70538

Deadline for submission is January 2, 2015. For more information please call 337-828-2550

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Public’s help sought in Larose tractor theft

Sunday, November 23, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

OBITUARIES

JOEY MATHERNE Joey James Matherne, 52, a native and resident of Cut Off, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Monica A. Matherne; daughter, Jessi Matherne; step son, Aaron Guidry; step daughter, Anya Guidry; grandchildren, Hunter Guidry and Hayes Wurzlow; parents, James and Judy B. Matherne; brother, Jamie Matherne and wife Johanna; sister, Jill Bourgeois; niece, Jenna Bourgeois, nephew, Joshua Matherne and godchildren, Jonathan Matherne, Jenson Redmond and Robbie Istre. He was preceded in death by his in-laws Edward (T-Ed) and Vina Adams and grandparents, Emeluse and Agnes Matherne, Eddie Sr. and Ida Bruce. Joey enjoyed fishing, hunting, crabbing, cooking, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________

MARJORIE LANDRY Marjorie Rita Landry, native of Patterson and long-time resident of south Lafourche, passed away peacefully in her home in Cut Off on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. She graduated from Patterson High School in 1953 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University and her Master of Education from Nicholls State University. Marjorie was a teacher and librarian in Lafourche Parish Schools during her entire 33-year career, living in the Teacherage, which is now listed in the National Historic Register. An avid quilter, Marjorie shared her talents with friends, family, and the Larose Civic Center, nurturing the French Food Festival and its Country Store from their inception. She completed another successful year only weeks ago. She committed thousands of hours to the Bayou Civic Club and was an original member of the committee that produced Down the Bayou. She was inducted into the Bayou Civic Club Hall of Fame in 2001. She had a passion for history and local heritage, volunteering for many years with the Bayou Lafourche Folk Life and Heritage Museum and at the archives of the Allen J. Ellender Memorial Library at Nicholls State University. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lydia Landry, and her sister, Alice Mae Landry Rabalais. Marjorie is survived by her sister, Gail Landry Hays, of Fairhope, AL; four nieces, Lea Ellis of Angola, LA, Jane Bates of Zachary, LA, Suzanne Altaan of McKinney, TX, and Mamie Thompson of Ada, OK; one nephew, Conrad Rabalais of Vicksburg, MS, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral is under the direction of Falgout Funeral Home. Visitation is at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and funeral mass is at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 22. Interment is at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Patterson.

CODY GUIDRY Cody Paul Guidry “Lil Heavy”, 28, a native and resident of Galliano passed away November 16, 2014. Visitation was held at SamartMothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Wednesday November 19, from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday November 20, from 8:00 a.m. till service time. Services were held in the funeral parlor beginning at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. Cody is survived by his parents Wayne Guidry and Phyllis Picou Guidry; grandparents, Elsie and Jeff Guidry; brothers, Derek Guidry; Goddaughter and niece Mila Guidry and Goddaughter, Zoey Istre. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mack and Janita Picou. Cody enjoyed deer hunting and going to the fishing and hunting camp, cooking for his family and friends, and was known for his smile. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _______________

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Arrest reports MYRTLE REBSTOCK Myrtle Dufrene Rebstock, 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on November 19, 2014. Visitation was held on Friday, November 21 from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. followed by a burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her two sons, Ray Michael and wife Barbara and Billy Rebstock; sister, Geraldine Dufrene Chiasson; 7 grandchildren, Tommy Guidry and wife Daphne, Michael Guidry and wife Jennifer, Gay Orgeron and husband Henry, Bonny Louviere and husband Peter, Ryan Guidry and wife Amanda, Ray Rebstock, Jr. and wife Jennifer, and Wade Rebstock and wife Anisia; 15 great grandchildren, Lauren (Eric) and Leslie Guidry, Michael, Jr., and Camry Guidry, Heath and Hailey Orgeron, Katie, Evan and Luke Louviere, Ryan, Jr., Alyssa and Rustin Guidry, Brandy and Trevor Rebstock, Jacob Rebstock (Mesha); and 2 great great grandchildren, Thomas and Gracie Guidry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscan and Vivian Dufrene; husband, Linton Rebstock; daughter, Fay Rebstock Guidry (Roy); brothers, Warren and Calvin Dufrene; sister, Audrey Dufrene Brinson; 1 grandson, Jamie Rebstock; 1 great granddaughter, Lacey Guidry and 1 great great grandson, Tanner Guidry. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Myrtle was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother who loved spending time with her precious family. She will be missed by many and never forgotten. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off was in charge of the arrangements. _______________

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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!

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 and husband Lonny; 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.

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for stealing a tractor in the Larose area and driving it into the bayou, while damaging private property in the process. On the morning of Sunday, November 2, patrol deputies responded to a property near East 27th Street in Larose regarding the theft of a tractor. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a shed, a fence, and other areas of the property had been damaged and the owner’s tractor was missing. A utility pole had also

LOUIS ADAMS, JR. Louis J. Adams, Jr., 39, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 20, at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano. Religious services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at South Lafourche Baptist Church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his parents, Louis Adams, Sr. and Anna Dufrene; sisters, Lisa Gros, Miranda Adams, Stacey LeBlanc and half brother, Blayne Adams. Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. _______________

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 18, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Billy Mclin, 44, Montegut. Possession of f/a carry concealed weapon by convicted felon, dab, aggravated assault. Gina L. Adams, 46, Thibodaux. Illegal carrying of a weapon in presence of cds, manuf/prod. of marijuana (cultivation). Boadi Adams, 20, Thibodaux. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, poss. of marijuana 1st offense. Thoi Cong Tran, 39, Marrero. Fugitive of Hahnville Sheriff’s Office. Ricky Williams, 49, Gonzales. Theft (felony), dus, contempt of court. Fonquel Fowler, 23, Gonzales. Theft (felony). Blake Falcon, 33, Napoleonville. Probation warrant. Michael Perrault, 29, Vacherie. Contempt of court. NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Golden Meadow Police Department Jonathan Castagnetta, 31, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 cts). Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Anthony Adams, 33, Houma. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. Robert Kline, 42, Lockport. Expired drivers license, DWI 2nd offense, license plate light required. Robert Leonard, III, 35, Thibodaux. 2nd degree battery (felony). Percy Poindexter, Sr., Thibodaux. Expired motor vehicle inspection, driver must be licensed, contempt of court (4 cts). Probation/Parole Bruce Johnson, 35, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole, home invasion, domestic abuse battery, 2nd degree battery. NOVEMBER 20, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Jairre Williams, 18, Gibson. Theft, summons.

been knocked down at some point. Witnesses reported seeing lights around the area at around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday morning and a tractor was found in the bayou just before 2:30 a.m. that day. Through investigation, deputies determined the perpetrator or perpetrators had likely stolen the tractor, driven it along a public highway and later a public right away, causing significant damage, before driving the tractor into the bayou. Detectives are continuing their investigation and asking for the public’s

help to solve this crime. Anyone with information about this case or anyone who can help identify the three young male subjects is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region 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.