Sunday, November 9, 2014 The Lafourche Gazette by The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Constitutional amendments meet varied fate

Runoff awaits Landrieu and Cassidy

Crafts galore...

Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

Voters went to the polls Tuesday and voted on 14 proposed amendments to the state’s already cluttered state Constitution. The proposals met with various fates, with six proposals passing and eight failing. Proposed amendment number one, dealing with the Medical Assistance Trust Fund, passed by a margin 776,900 or 56.1 percent for and 606,475 votes, or 43.8 percent against. Proposed amendment number two, dealing with the Hospital Stabilization Fund, also passed by a margin of 770,602 votes, or 56.2 percent for and 600,390 or 43.7 percent against. The first proposed amendment to fail was number three on the ballot. This one, dealing with sales of property with delinquent taxes, went down by a margin of 64.2 percent opposed to only 35.7 percent for the measure. See Amendments Page 5-A

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Miller to meet Erny in Judge runoff Thibodeaux captures Assessor seat Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

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Arrests..........................10-A Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds................8-A/9-A

Horoscopes....................9-A Lottery.............................2-A Memorials......................9-A

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

Obituaries........................9-A

Surfin’ the Net...............10-A Worship Directory...........4-A

Embattled incumbent U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D) held a thin 16,000 vote margin over U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy (R) early Wednesday morning with all precincts reporting from across the state of Louisiana. Landrieu received 618,840 votes for 42.0 percent while Cassidy received 602,439 votes for 40.9 percent. The totals mean that the two will face off in a runoff election set for December 6. Tea Party favorite Rob Maness (R) trailed with 202,413 votes for 13.7 percent. A smattering of lesser-known candidates together polled the remaining three percent of the vote. In the race for the First Congressional District, which includes the southern portion of Lafourche Parish, incumbent Steve Scalise (R) cruised to an easy victory over three minor opponents, receiving 77 percent of the votes cast. However, the race for the Sixth Congressional District, which includes the northern portion of Lafourche Parish and is the seat that U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy is vacating, is headed for a December runoff. Former Governor Edwin Edwards (D) led a field of 12 candidates by polling 77,852 votes, or 30.1 percent to be top vote getter. He will face Garrett Graves (R), a former policy advisor to Governor Bobby Jindal for the Congressional spot. Graves polled 70,706 votes or 27.3 percent for second place. Following those two were Paul Dietzel, II with 13 percent, Dan Claitor with 10 percent and Lenar Whitney with seven percent of the votes cast. On a local level, the 17th Judicial District Judge contest for Division B heads to a December runoff between Steve Miller and John Erny, III. Miller led the balloting Tuesday, receiving 11,704 votes for 40.8 percent of the votes cast. Erny followed with 8,702 votes for 30.3 percent and Anthony “Tony” Lewis ran third with 8,253 votes or 28.8 percent. In the race for Lafourche Parish Assessor, deputy Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux won the right to fill out the remainder of the term of former Assessor Mike Martin, who passed away earlier this year.

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Becca Lasseigne fills up a shoe box of goodies and gifts for some lucky child at the Grand Isle Fall Craft and Vendor Festival held last Saturday. Becca was supporting the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child project. St. Joseph Catholic Church Youth Ministry will be sponsoring a Fall Craft Show and Gumbo Lunch at the St. Joseph Recreation Center on Sunday, November 16. Crafters interested in showing their wares should contact Lorey Autin at 632-7382.

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BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently received $41.4 million in additional federal highway funding due to successfully obligating the full amount of its federal funding during the 20132014 federal fiscal year. Each year, the United States Department of Transportation redistributes federal funding to states that are successful in obligating their full federal highway funding allotment during the fiscal year, which spans from October 1 through September 30. “The staff at DOTD works hard each year to obligate our entire allotment of federal funding,” said DOTD Secretary Sherri H. LeBas. “I am proud of their hard work and dedication with helping the department obtain this extra funding for these much-needed projects.” This additional funding will allow the department to finance various shovel-ready construction projects over the next year. One of the projects included in the funding involves an estimated $20 to $30 million to perform structural, mechanical and electrical re-

pairs, and paint the La. 1 West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge. It was unclear when work would begin.

See Runoff Page 5-A

New book highlights Cajun food and cultural traditions Marc C. Kimball | Contributing Writer

Flour, oil … equal parts. We all know the recipe for a roux. This lava-hot concoction is usually the first step to a fantastic dish. After 15 to 25 minutes, or so, this paper-bag colored, bubbling paste can give birth to a gumbo, fricassee, gravy or étoufée. A roux is more than the sum of its parts – it’s a symbol of the common thread that binds a group of people identifying themselves as Cajuns. Food for that matter is what binds Cajuns together as well. Food plays a central role at our celebrations, gatherings and way of life. Think crawfish boils on Good Friday, boucheries in the fall and oyster dressing at Thanksgiving. Through the food, Cajun culture is preserved. Addie King Martin and Husband Jeremy Martin were sitting at the family camp behind Golden Meadow and were discussing food and culture and the implications both have on each other and the people that culture represents. See Cajun Page 5-A

Jeremy and Addie King Martin are shown during a presentation at the Larose Civic Center’s French Food Festival. Addie prepared a Cajun staple, Petit Pois, for the audience and she and her husband discussed various cooking methods. The husband / wife duo recently published a book about Cajun food and culture and the people it represents.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Counseling center to host stress busting class

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GMLES to celebrate Veterans Monday

Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School will host its Veterans Day program on Monday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. All Veterans are invited to attend the ceremony as the students learn about and honor our true American heroes. Refreshments will be served for Veterans and their spouses.

COES to host Veterans Day program Monday

Cut Off Elementary School will host a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 10 at 1 p.m. All military members (past or present) are invited.

South Larose Elem. to host flag raising Mon.

South Larose Elementary will celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 10 at 9:30 a.m. with a Flag Raising Ceremony. All veterans are invited to attend.

Larose VFW to serve Veterans lunch Tues.

The VFW Post #8538 in Larose, 2220 VFW Lane, will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, November 11 to all veterans and their spouses.

The New Life Counseling Center is sponsoring a Holiday Stress Busting Study on Tuesday, November 11 that will teach significant ways to reduce stress levels during the holidays. The counseling center invites the public to join them for a fun evening stuffed with stress busting strategies to help you enjoy time with friends and family this year. Seating is limited. Call 985-632-7797 to reserve a spot. Light refreshments will be offered. The event is $10 per person.

Conceal, carry class to be held in Larose

A conceal, carry class will be held Sat., November 15 at 8 a.m. at the Alstarz building located in Larose, (13347 West Main). Attendees will learn personal and home protection, gun safety and handling. Participants must register by Thursday, November 13. 985-693-7109 or email staff@alstarzacademy.com.

Vendors sought for Nov. 16 craft show

All crafters are invited to the St. Joseph Fall Craft Show and Gumbo Lunch at the St. Joseph Recreation Center on Sunday, November 16, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Early bird fee is $30 until November 2; $40 from November 3-14. Checks should be made payable to St. Joseph Youth Ministry. Tables and chairs pro-

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NRA Basic Shooting Course cancelled

Due to work on the levee system, Eymard Shooting Academy’s conceal and carry class scheduled for November 15 has been cancelled. The class will be re-scheduled possibly in December. Call 985-6324000 for more information.

Gumbo cook-off set for Nov. 15 in G.I.

The Friends of Grand Isle organization will sponsor a Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, November 15 at Bridgeside Marina, starting at 6 p.m. Wine and beer tasting will be held. A donation of $20 will be accepted. Proceeds benefit the Grand Isle community.

COYC Fair Workers Supper Nov. 18

The Cut Off Youth Center Festival workers supper will be held on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the COYC gym.

Princess Day event planned for 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. Attendees should weaar their favorite princess costume and be ready to have a ball!

Cancer Society offers information to patients

Following diagnosis, cancer patients and their loved ones often seek any information they can find to help them navigate the baffling disease. To cut through the confusion, the American Cancer Society has developed information resources available to anyone, anywhere, anytime at 1-800-227-2345 or cancer.org. By contacting the American Cancer Society, cancer patients can quickly receive treatment information or local support programs. Caregivers can access information on coping. General information, including facts and statistics about cancer, is also readily available. FMI call 1-800-2272345 or visit cancer.org.

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NarcAnon program available to public

Coastal exhibit open through Nov. 17

Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family.

The On Land/With Water exhibit is on display at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office, 16829 E. Main Street, in Galliano, through November 17. The exhibit was researched and designed by LSU’s Coastal Sustainability Studio about the Bayou Lafourche region The exhibit was created with information collected from bayou residents during the past few years. The

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practices. According to Nichols’ office, the final, agreed-upon language says: “As of the date of this official statement, it has not been determined whether the state has a surplus or a deficit for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.” The dispute was the latest in a string of disagreements between the two Republicans. It began when Kennedy said he wouldn’t sign the financial paperwork needed for the borrowing — and for a refinancing of existing state debt — because the language suggested by the Jindal administration would have him running afoul of federal anti-fraud laws. He said he wouldn’t sign until the documents accurately explained the surplus disagreement. Nichols replied that Kennedy was unnecessarily holding up the paperwork and his actions threatened to stall state-financed construction projects. She sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to pressure the treasurer to sign the documents, saying her office submitted

goal of On Land/With Water, is to educate the public about the cultural consequences of environmental transformation in coastal regions.

Council on Aging to offer rides to elderly

The Lafourche Parish on Council on Aging, a proud member of the Louisiana Transit network, is offering the elderly or disabled a lift to the doctor or a lift to the senior center. Call 1-888-879-4400 to schedule a ride.

Jindal and Kennedy reach a deal on $200M borrowing

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Treasurer John Kennedy and Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration have struck a deal that will allow the state to borrow $200 million for construction work before any projects experienced delays, both sides confirmed Thursday. Kennedy and Jindal’s Division of Administration reached a compromise on the financial documents needed for the borrowing. The treasurer insisted the paperwork needed to explain an ongoing dispute over whether Louisiana ended last year with a budget surplus or deficit. “The division made concessions and accepted our language. I thank them for their cooperation,” Kennedy said in a statement. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, the governor’s top budget adviser, issued her own assessment: “We can finally move forward with the critical projects that were being threatened by Treasurer Kennedy’s delay.” The Jindal administration says it identified additional state cash reserves that it calls a $179 million surplus from the fiscal year that ended June 30. Kennedy says when revenues are compared against expenses from that year, the state had a $141 million deficit. He says the calculation used by the Jindal administration strays from Louisiana’s accounting

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suitable compromise language. Kennedy accused Nichols of exaggerating the urgency of the situation. State-financed construction projects are paid with dollars borrowed through bond sales to investors, paid off over years with interest. Louisiana has about $400 million in its capital outlay escrow account, which pays for ongoing construction work. The new borrowing this month will replenish the escrow account. Meanwhile, a separate refinancing of current state debt also is planned to take advantage of lower interest rates and save the state money. Nichols’ office said the state likely will lose out on savings because of the delays in the refinancing. Meanwhile, Kennedy noted that credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service describes the state’s budget from last year having a “$140 million year-end operating deficit.” “Moody’s agrees with me,” he said.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Hugging is a great medical for body, mind and spirit

We can express our love in many ways. We can say, “I love you,” or show our love by spending time with a person, or expressing our love in a caring way. Hugging is another way we can manifest our love and concern physically. An unknown author said, “Hugging is good medicine. It transfers energy, and gives a person an emotional boost. A hug makes you feel good. The skin is the largest organ we have and it needs a great deal of care. A hug can cover a lot of skin and can give the message that you care. It is also a form of communication. It can express what we want to say or how we feel better than words. The nicest thing about a hug is that you cannot usually give one without getting one.” In this age when people are concerned about providing safe environments for our young people and those who are vulnerable to abuse, we need to know our boundaries and some guidelines for hugging: 1) Be compassionate, not passionate – show comfort and caring. 2) Ask for permission. Hugging requires a sender and receiver. Accept the fact that hugging is not for everyone. This is especially true of people who have been sexually or physically abused. For them, we must build a relationship of trust over time. This is simply respecting where another

Raceland Aux. Unit 349 reports on recent activities

The regular monthly meeting of the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 349, was held at the post home with President Betty Cavalier presiding. The membership chairman reported that 229 members paid their dues and encouraged the others to pay theirs as soon as possible. A bingo party was held for the residents at Raceland Manor. The unit gave $30 for the prizes. Twenty-five eyeglasses were turned in to be fixed and given to needy children. The unit was invited to attend the Veterans Day mass at St. Hilary Catholic Church on November 9. The unit sent $40 to the state department of the American Legion for poppies and is still collecting coupons to be sent to the families of men serving in the armed forces. Doris Lagarde Publicity Chairman

person is in life. 3) Ask permission when you need a hug. Hugging is a form of sharing. If you need a hug, simply ask for one. If you receive a hug, let the sender know you are appreciative. Take responsibility for expressing what you need. Hugs can also be a form of healing. Dr. Mark Katz, M.D. says, “How important are hugging and physical and emotional contact for people affected by life-threatening illnesses? In my work, I have found that people who receive nurturing maintain a better outlook on their situation. Historically, a positive attitude is an important factor in long-term survival. Hugging and physical contacts make a difference in a

person’s frame of mind, and may help their medical condition. Best of all, hugging has no side effects and does not require a trip to the doctor. I recommend at least one hug a day.” Hugging is also healthy. It helps the body’s immune system, it keeps you healthier, it cures depression, it reduces stress, it induces sleep, it is invigorating, and it is rejuvenating. It has no unpleasant side effects. Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug and it is all natural. It is organic, naturally sweet, it has no pesticides, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, and is 100 percent wholesome. Hugging is practically perfect. There are no movable parts, no batteries to

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Charis Church

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314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Freedom Worship Center

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

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First Baptist Church

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

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

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

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

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

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

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

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

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If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.

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

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

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

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

Bethel Baptist Church

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

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

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

Our Lady of the Isle Grand Isle

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

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

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.

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

Community Fellowship

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

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

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

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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.

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INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Community Bible Church of Lafourche 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

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

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

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St. Anthony Church

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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

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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

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

PENTECOSTAL

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

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Amendments From 1-A

Proposal amendment number four, which deals with a proposed State Transportation Infrastructure Bank, also failed. No votes on the measure were 894,105 or 67.5 percent to 430,027 or 32.4 percent for the measure. Proposal number five, which would have eliminated the mandatory retirement age of judges, also failed. The measure went down to defeat by a margin of 58.1 percent opposed and 41.8 percent voting yes. A higher millage cap for police and fire protection in Orleans Parish was the proposal facing voters in proposed amendment six. It passed by a measure of 51.1 percent for to 48.8 percent opposed. Property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans were the issue in proposed amendment number seven. The measure passed easily with 74.3 percent voting yes and 25.6 percent voting no. The creation of an Artificial Reef Development Fund was the issue facing voters in proposal number eight. The measure passed by a margin of 57.1 percent for and 42.8 percent opposed. Proposed amendment number nine dealt with tax exemption reporting for permanently disabled residents. The measure failed with 701,490 votes, or 53.1 percent voting no and 619,467 votes, or 46.9 percent, voting yes. The tax sale of vacant, blighted or abandoned property was the issue facing voters in proposed amendment ten. The measure passed by a margin of 712,839 votes, or 54.2 percent for to 600,865 votes, or 45.7 percent opposed. Proposed amendment eleven, which would have increased the number of state government departments from 20 to 21, creating a Department of Elderly Affairs.

The measure failed by a margin of 70.1 percent opposed to 29.8 percent voting yes. Proposed amendment number 12 would have altered the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. The measure failed by a margin of 770,743, or 58.8 percent voting no to 538,476 votes, or 41.1 percent voting yes. Orleans Parish Lower Ninth Ward vacant property was the issue of proposed amendment number 13. The measure failed by a margin of 59.4 percent opposed to 40.5 percent for. Proposed amendment number 14 dealt with tax rebates, incentives and abatements. The measure failed by a margin of 58.5 percent opposed and 41.4 percent for. Editor’s note: As of press time, results are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State’s office.

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Thibodeaux polled 14,377 votes, or 51.3 percent to claim the first primary victory. Challengers Jerome “Dee” Richard, received 9,005 votes for 32.1 percent and Jonathan “JoJo” Cheramie polled 4,646 votes for 16.5 percent of the votes cast. In the contest for Lafourche Parish School Board, District 7, Gary Foret won a close contest over Myra Zeringue Luft. Foret polled 909 votes or 51 percent to Luft’s 871 votes or 48.9 percent. Further down the bayou in the race for District 15, Calvin Duet defeated Lawrence Mounic. Duet polled 1,166 votes for 69.5 percent to Mounic’s 512 votes or 30.5 percent. In the contest for Justice of the Peace, 3rd Court, Troy Templet emerged victorious, defeating Bennett Arceneaux. Templet polled 2,074 votes or 54.9 percent to Arceneaux’s 1,701 votes or 45 percent. In the race for Constable of the same district,

Marvin Allemand was victorious over Johnny Detillier. Allemand polled 1,958 votes for 52.5 percent while Detillier claimed 1,769 votes for 47.4 percent. The election for Constable in the 4th Justice of the Peace Court saw Carl Doucet defeating Martin Wade. Doucet received 3,657 votes, or 64.8 percent to Wade’s 1,982 votes or 35.1 percent. Editor’s note: As of press time, results are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State’s office.

Cajun From 1-A

They had questions about the connections certain traditions surrounding food played into defining a person’s identity, their culture … specifically ours, the people of southeastern Louisiana. They began a year-long quest to find those answers and penned a book in the process. Southeast Louisiana Food –A Seasoned Tradition is the culmination of a yearlong process that started on the dock of a humble fishing camp and took authors Addie K. and Jeremy Martin on a cultural odyssey through our corner of the bayou state. They learned that the Cajun people are resilient and hospitable – two factors which formed the basis for and the reason our culture exists today. “Cajun culture has grown and survives because it has absorbed other cultures into the fold,” says Addie. “Outside men from German, Austrian and Spanish heritage married Cajun women. The men became Cajun by extension, and the women, of course, raised their children as Cajuns.” The book is a journey through Cajun culture, past, present and future. It’s not a cookbook, but

what book about our Cajun culture, traditions and food would be complete without some essential recipes? All of the Cajun staples are there from seafood and sausage gumbo to bouillie. There are actually over 60,000 words and 120 pictures in the book. The first half focuses on our past and the second half talks about the present and future for our people in this rich delta region of Louisiana. “One of the more interesting we learned is that our culture, Cajun Culture, is a melting pot and not homogenous,” says Jeremy. “The land is rich in opportunity and people from all over the world come here and have for centuries … the Indians, Acadians, Europeans, Vietnamese and Hispanics. This is a melting pot culture, but we still remain our Cajun identity. We absorb some of them into our culture, but still identify ourselves as Cajuns!” “Cajun culture isn’t the same as it was 25, 50 or even 75 years ago,” says Addie. “We still have similar practices. That gives people something to rally around.” And she’s right! Fried fish on Fridays, gumbo on Sunday and even red bean Mondays are all traditions we rally behind and practice to this day. “We have recipes that call for Velveeta! I mean, it’s a Cajun recipe still, but we adapted it to modern, available ingredients,” she said. The practices, we as a Cajun culture, seem to rally behind are food-centered, always our food. Our resilient and hospitable nature allowed Cajun culture to survive in an area where the foods change seasonally. “Fisheries, culture and food are all tied together,” says Jeremy. “If you lose one, you lose the other two.” This seems to be why

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we rally around our foods and the traditions we associate with them in such an enjoyable, prominent way throughout our lives. We talk about food while we are eating. We talk about tonight’s supper plans while having lunch. We love our foods here for sure. The story of us as told through our traditions and customs associated with the seasonal foods is one that has been around for decades. It was always an oral story told and shown from one generation to the next. “Our Cajun history is oral and we wanted to get that,” says Jeremy. “Our book comes from a unique perspective. We interviewed scholars, cooks, people who eat the foods. The interviews allowed for a more optimistic book about the present and future of Cajun culture,” he added. “Before the late 1800’s, none of our recipes were written down,” says Addie. “Measurements, quantities and cooking times were all regulated to a cook’s mind and passed on generation to generation by showing, doing and sharing in the process. Cajun cuisine as we know it is a modern development. Boiled crawfish as a popular food came into vogue after WW II. Before then, boiled crawfish was seen as a poor man’s food,” she added. Reading, writing and modernization in shipping, refrigeration, etc. all helped to shape the present Cajun culture as we know it. At the 41st annual French Food Festival held October 23rd to the 26th, Addie and Jeremy presented their new book as part of the Folklife Demonstrations held in conjunction with the heavily attended festi-

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val. During their hour-long presentation/cooking demonstration, they started their presentation with that tried and true tool in the Cajun chef’s arsenal – the roux! Addie prepared petit pois in a roux, with boiled eggs. “Eggs are used a protein stretcher,” says Addie. “Not all families had meat at every meal.” As she dropped raw eggs, in their shells, into the roux, members of the audience gasped, others whispered, “She didn’t peel her boiled eggs!”, and murmurs of “It’s a raw egg??” could be heard. “We are all familiar with the traditions of a dish, but in different households the practices may be different,” she says. “In our family, we always put the eggs in their shells raw to cook with the peas. We peel them afterwards.” “Culture is a bottom up, not top down structure,” adds Jeremy. “That structure gives our culture flexibility and ultimately staying power.” To learn more about Addie and Jeremy’s book, visit Addie’s food blog at culicurious.com or search amazon.com for Southeast Louisiana Food –A Seasoned Tradition.

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Hercules Offshore to lay off 324 workers

HOUMA — Houstonbased Hercules Offshore says it will lay off 324 offshore Gulf of Mexico workers, about 15 percent of its workforce, because of a decline in business. The drilling rig contractor sent a letter to the Texas Workforce Commission last week, saying the company would lay off the employees by the end of the year. The layoffs involve employees who work out of Port Fourchon, Grand Isle, Berwick, Cameron, Abbeville, Lafitte, Larose and Venice. The company announced an $88.6 million third quarter loss on Oct. 23. John T. Rynd, Hercules CEO and president, said in a statement received by The Houma Courier that the company’s business outlook may not improve until sometime next year. ________

$2.2M to educate young breast cancer survivors

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A $2.2 million social media campaign will educate and support young breast cancer survivors in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, according to LSU Health New Orleans.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the medical school’s School of Public Health a five-year grant to lead a coalition developing the campaign. Other members are the Mary Bird Cancer Center, the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Nursing. The goal is helping young breast cancer survivors get the services they need, says a news release. Younger women tendency to have more aggressive disease, and many must deal at the same time with working and developing careers or going to school, maintaining relationships and raising young families. Information will include family history and genetic risks, psychosocial health and support, reproductive health and fertility, family support, and health monitoring. The campaign also will cover ways to reduce risk, such as keeping a healthy weight, reducing tobacco use and reducing excessive alcohol use. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 11 percent of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are in women younger than 45 years of age. From 2007 through 2011, there were nearly 4,400 such cases across the three central Gulf states. Forty percent of cases were in African American women. While breast cancer diagnosis and treatment are

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal is asking to join a lawsuit filed by 17 state lawmakers seeking to stop Louisiana from using the Common Core education standards. The governor petitioned the court Thursday to add him as a plaintiff. The lawsuit alleges state education officials didn’t follow Louisiana law when adopting the standards, saying it required a public comment period and legislative oversight. Education Superintendent John White disagreed, saying the oversight process wasn’t required. And the district judge in the case earlier refused to immediately stop use of Common Core, saying the lawmakers failed to demonstrate the likelihood they would succeed at trial. The Common Core

standards are English and math benchmarks adopted by more than 40 states. Jindal opposes them as an Obama administration effort to meddle in state education policy. ________

Get ready for crowded airports this Thanksgiving

If you’re flying somewhere for Thanksgiving, expect planes and airports to be even more crowded this year. U.S. airlines expect to carry 24.6 million passengers over the 12 days surrounding Thanksgiving, up 1.5 percent from last year. The worst day: The Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30, with 2.6 million people flying on U.S. airlines. The forecast comes from Airlines for America, a trade group representing the biggest U.S. carriers. It covers Friday, Nov. 21 through Tuesday, Dec. 2. The group’s chief economist, John Heimlich, said Thursday that rising personal incomes and job growth are helping boost demand for travel. Last year, the airlines’ Thanksgiving travel forecast turned out to be too high by about 3 percent. Heimlich blamed bad weather that caused widespread flight cancelations. But historically, the crowds have been worse. Even if airlines meet this year’s forecast, Thanksgiving travel would still be about 6 percent lower than it was before the recession that began in 2008. The airlines are doing well financially by limiting the supply of new seats and raising fares. In the first nine months of this year, the nine biggest U.S. airlines reported earnings of $6.8 billion, up from $4.5 billion a year earlier, according to the trade group. U.S. airfares rose 4.7 percent this summer from the same months last summer, after adjusting for inflation. ________

HealthCare.gov gets cybersecurity upgrades

WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say HealthCare.gov has gotten cybersecurity upgrades ahead of a Nov. 15 start for the second open enrollment season under President Barack Obama’s health care law. Andy Slavitt oversees the complex technology. Slavitt says the facility that hosts HealthCare.gov is now certified to meet rigorous government standards for cloud computing. Cloud operations use large networks of machines in different locations to handle data. HealthCare.gov is also conducting daily security scans and weekly so-called “white-hat” hacking attempts that simulate real attacks. The Homeland Security department is also helping to bolster HealthCare.gov’s detection and defense capabilities. The federal marketplace for subsidized private health insurance will serve 37 states this year. Cybersecurity is also getting scrutiny from critics. Last year’s chaotic debut of the program did not allow time to complete security testing. ________

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Voters’ views of Tuesday’s U.S. Senate election in Louisiana, according to final results of exit polling conducted for The Associated Press and television networks. Three of the eight candidates were considered major and invited to debates: Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu and Republicans Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness, who was backed by the tea party. RUNOFF There will be a runoff on Dec. 6 between Landrieu and Cassidy. Fifty-one percent of voters responding to Tuesday’s exit poll said they would vote for Cassidy in a runoff between the two, 43 percent said they’d vote for for Landrieu and 4 percent said they would not vote in a runoff. WHAT’S IMPORTANT? With four issues to choose from, Louisiana’s voters were fairly evenly split between the economy and health care as most important, with 38 percent saying health care and 36 percent the economy. Landrieu voters made up 57 percent of those who gave health care the top spot. Those who chose the economy split between Cassidy and Landrieu, with about 45 percent supporting the challenger and 42 percent the incumbent. Illegal immigration was named by 14 percent and foreign policy by 8 percent. ECONOMY About seven in 10 Louisiana voters feel the national economy is not too good or poor, and four in 10 feel it’s getting worse. Cassidy got about half of those voters who feel the economy isn’t in good shape and about six in 10 of those who feel it’s deteriorating. HEALTH CARE Fifty-six percent of Louisiana voters say they believe the 2010 federal health care law went too far. Cassidy got six in 10 of them. LANDRIEU AND OBAMA Cassidy and Maness hammered at Landrieu as being too close to President Barak Obama, voting with him 97 percent of the time. Nearly six in 10 of Louisiana’s voters said Landrieu votes with Obama too often. About one-fifth of those people voted for Maness and nearly seven in 10 of them for Cassidy. OBAMA Forty-nine percent of Louisiana’s voters strongly disapprove of the way President Barak Obama is doing his job, and another 10 percent somewhat disapprove. Sixty-two percent of those who strongly disapprove of the president’s work voted for Cassidy. Landrieu got the votes of about ninetenths of voters who think Obama is doing a fine job or at least approve somewhat of what he has done as president. One-third of Louisiana’s voters described themselves as angry at the Obama administration and 30 percent said they were dissatisfied with it. Sixty-four percent of those angry or dissatisfied

voters pushed the ballot button for Cassidy and 23 percent for Maness. REPUBLICANS Seventeen percent of Louisiana’s voters said they were angry at Republican leaders in Congress, and another 33 percent said they were dissatisfied. Landrieu got votes from 79 percent of the angry voters and 53 percent of those who said the word “dissatisfied” better fit their feelings. RACE

Sixty-four percent of the voters were white, and Cassidy got 59 percent of those voters. Nineteen percent of white voters chose Maness and 18 percent Landrieu. Landrieu got 94 percent of the vote among AfricanAmericans, who made up 30 percent of the total. The Census Bureau estimates that 32.4 percent of Louisiana residents are black. JINDAL About seven in 10

Louisiana voters do not think Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal would make a good president. The exit poll of 2,444 Louisiana voters was conducted for AP and the television networks by Edison Research in a random sample of 40 precincts statewide. Results were subject to sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points; it is higher for subgroups. Online: http://surveys.ap.org/exitpolls.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

Nice Brick Home For Sale in good neighborhood. 3 br, 2 ba, family rm, office, living, dining, kitchen, bar, laundry, porcelain & wood floors, partially furn., fenced back yard w/huge shady oak & shed, landscaped front yard, double carport. Lot is 100x100. By appt/serious inquiries only. 261 E. 88th St. Recently appraised at $166,500 asking $150,000. FMI call 985-475-4918 or 985-691-3367. _________________ House For Sale in Cut Off, W. 85th St. Cozy 1 br, 1 ba, hardwood floors, fixer upper, lease to own. $500 /down, $500 /mth. Call 855-6715655. _________________ Mobile Home For Sale: 16x80, 3 br, 2 ba, in Larose area. Garden tub, covered 2-car carport, lot 117x270. $85,000. FMI call 985-6651713. Leave message if no answer. _________________

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

Building For Sale in Galliano on LA 1, 2400 sq ft, store with lg. parking lot. To view property call 985-2780697. _________________

LAND

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

FOR RENT

Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 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. _________________

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. _________________

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.

Apt. For Rent: 1 br. at 410 W. 14th St, Larose and a 2 br. Trailer For Rent at 408 W. 14th St, Larose. FMI call 985991-0053. _________________ House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136. _________________ House For Rent: Cajun style, 2 br, 1 ba, located in Lockport area. $500/mth, $500/dep. Call 985665-9538. _________________ House For Rent in Cut Off: 3 br, 1.5 ba, good neighborhood. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Very nice apt. in Golden Meadow. 1 br, includes appl., w/d. $525/mth, $500/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ House For Rent in upper Golden Meadow. 3 br, 1 ba, covered carport, shed, central ac/heat, lg. yard. Taking applications. $1100/mth, $1100/dep. FMI call 985-232-1948. _________________ House For Rent: Unfurnished, 1 br 1 ba, located at 123 Gibbens Lane, Lockport. $500/mth. plus $1050 damage & utility deposit. Call 985532-2541. _________________

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â&#x20AC;˘ Hwy. 1 Bayouside Lot. 2 BR, 2 Ba. home with large metal workshop and carport.

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

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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

Trailer, Rent To Own: 2 br, Cut Off area, $1000/down, $500/mth. Call 985870-5263, leave message in no answer. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party rm, garage, executive home. All new appl., dishwaster, central heat/air, 3946 sq ft with 3100 sq ft living area. $2200/mth. $2200/dep. Call 985258-8082. _________________ Furnished Executive Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba. By the week or by the month. Call 985-278-1136. _________________ Trailer, Apts., House & Bar For Rent: FMI call 985-677-4533. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________

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. _________________

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. _________________ (4) 245/70R17 General grabber truck tires For Sale: Plenty miles left on-$200. Call after 5 pm, leave message. _________________ Chrome Front Push Bar Grill For Sale for a 1998-2002 Dodge 2500-3500-$100. 985-696-1622, call after 5 pm, leave message. _________________ (2) Cast Iron Sinks For Sale: 1-single bowl w/double sides and 1-double bowl; also a welders box, alum., 2.5x1.5x1.5. Call 985-791-1308. _________________ Cypress Planks & Boards For Sale: Different sizes. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-278-2070. _________________

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.

Luna Safari Series Muse Mahogany, Âž size travel Acoustic Guitar For Sale: Natural in mint cond. Guitar can be viewed on Amazon.com, 4.6 star rating. You get the guitar, guitar tuner, gig bag and fresh set of Martin strings mounted. Total value $170, selling price $100. Contact Gillis at 985-691-9335 FMI. _________________

CAMPERS

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

BOATS

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

AUTOS

2004 Honda Civic LX For Sale, $2330. Many new parts, but high mileage, good ac. Call 985-6354012. _________________ 2005 Yukon XL, SLT, For Sale: 132,000 miles, loaded, power, bucket seats, CD, DVD player, Bose speakers, sunroof, well maintained, runs great. Moving, must sell. Reduced $8,500 firm! Great deal. Call 985-637-0208. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Huge Family Garage Sale: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this one. 219 Twin Oaks Dr. (behind Ochsner St. Anne Hospital), Wed. Nov. 12 thru Nov. 14, 7 am till. Lots of stuff. _________________ Garage Sale: Sat. Nov. 15, 7 am to 3 pm. Dursette St., Golden Meadow. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing/plus sizes, shoes, toys, knick knacks. _________________

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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

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

HELP WANTED

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. _________________ 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. _________________

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________

Cash Magic Truck Stop Casino in Larose is now hiring for all positions. Cstore, grill, casino & maintenance associates. Please apply in person. Must pass pre-employment drug screen & background check. EOE. _________________ Night Auditor Needed at the Days Inn in Galliano. Hrs. are 7 pm to 7 am with every other weekend off. Applicants must have computer skills & the ability to multi task. Must be able to work weekends/holidays. Apply in person at the Days Inn in Galliano, 18434 Hwy. 3235. No phone calls! _________________ Covenant Security Services, a leading national security provider, is hiring Security Officers in Port Fourchon. Must have a high school diploma/GED & a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. LA guard license is preferred. Please apply online at www.covenantsecurity.com or call 504254-6299. _________________

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. _________________

Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Customer Service Rep. wanted for busy insurance agency, located in the South Lafourche area. Must be able to multi-task & possess adequate computer skills. Please mail resume to Help Wanted, P.O. Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Candlewood Suites in Galliano is now accepting applications for the following positions both full time & part time. Housekeeping maids, maintenance engineer, guest services agents & night auditors. Must have reliable transportation & be able to work flexible hrs. Apply in person at the front desk at any time at Holiday Inn Express in Galliano. No phone calls, must apply in person. _________________

Local insurance agency looking for a licensed agent. Send resumes to P.O. Box 589, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________

B & B Hardware is looking for a Sales Clerk. Apply within. _________________

Now accepting applications for

Hostess (For Houseboat)

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

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!

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

Required: Must possess excellent hospitality skills, with strong work ethic and time management skills

Currently Accepting Applications For

Truck Drivers

Must be disciplined, detailed-oriented and possess a positive, friendly disposition

7&7 Work Schedule * CDL License Required

* M/V Records Check

Preferred: Relate well with children, Excellent personal hygiene Non-smoker

*TWIC card required

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

Excellent compensation and company benefits available.

Must submit to drug screening & physical exam.

Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907 E.O.E M/F/H/V

Please contact Elsa Duet at elsa.duet@ chouest.com E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com

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

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Sunday, November 9, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Winston Marine Services is currently seeking a highly motivated marine electrician / general mechanic and on call truck welders. Golden Meadow. 985-4753266 FMI. _________________

La Casa Mexican Rest. is looking for waitress/hostess, kitchen/dishwasher help. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person at 13990 W. Main, Larose. Se busca lavaplatos y cocinera para restaurante. Debe ser capaz de trabajar notches y fines de semana. Aplicar en persona en 13990 W. Main St., Larose. _________________ K&W Leasing, LLC is accepting applications for the following: certified forklift operators, certified riggers, yard hands. Apply in person at 160 A. Henry St., Golden Meadow, LA. 985475-4886 _________________

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

has job opportunities for Accounting Clerk, Construction Operator, Construction Technician and Call Center Account Representatives. Apply online at www.viscom.net E.O.E ___________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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. _________________

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

Wal-Mart in Galliano is now hiring for Asset Protection Associates. FMI call 985-632-4040. _________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________

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

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

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

Apply at 13559 West Main St., Larose, LA 70373 across from West 32nd St.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC State Arbor’s License & Insured. Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Pile Driving. For Sale: Used pilings, pecky cypress, firewood, mulch, & dirt. Call 632-2540. _________________ 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 985-2589591. _________________ 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. _________________ Accounting /Bookkeeping Services Available. We offer daily, weekly & monthly plans tailored to suit your business needs. Please call 504-432-8920 FMI. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ E & J Cleaning Services Now accepting new clientele. We do house cleaning, pressure washing, painting. Serving Golden Meadow thru Larose. Call 985-278-3730. _________________

PETS

Free Kittens To Good Home. Call 985-258-1149 after 5:30 pm. _________________ Free To Good Home: Female black/white mixed cocker spaniel. Call 985696-8283, after 5 pm. _________________

Lost Cat: Male, white/brown with a striped tail, blue eyes. Lost behind Zuber Marine. Call 985-2911840. _________________ Free Cats to a good home: (2) 18 mth. old cats, spayed, friends. Call 632-4783. _________________ LOST: Black female Lab lost in Larose area on LA 1. Please call 985-677-1117 if anyone sees her/knows whereabouts. _________________

NOTICES

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

MEMORIALS

Happy Birthday RUSS PITRE

Born: Nov. 11, 1975 Died: Oct. 29, 1997 Love Mom

______________

Happy Birthday JANICE J. CRESSIONIE

Born: 11-8-64 Died: 3-19-04 Today is your 50th birthday in heaven above. My love I send on the wings of a dove. As the angel’s sing I will do. On your birthday mom, I’m missing you. Love, Christina, William, Isaiah & Jase ______________

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RUTHIE HASSELL Ruthie Whitney Hassell, 65, a native of Houma and a resident of Gray, died Saturday, November 01, 2014. Visitation was held Friday, November 7, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Mulberry Baptist Church, 2025 Bayou Black Dr. Houma. Religious Services were on Friday, November 7, at Mulberry Baptist Church at 11 a.m. She is survived by husband, Tom Hassell; son, Stephen Hassell; daughters, Sara Hassell, Whitney Voisin and husband Kevin and Leslie Waalk and husband Guy; brothers, David, Stephen, Martin, Daniel and Lee Whitney; sisters, Christine King and Trudy Whitney; 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Ruth Kelly Whitney and Stephen Douglas Whitney. Memorial Donations can be made to: Hope Restored for Life “Pregnancy Counseling Center” 7833 Main Street Houma, LA 70360 or MacDonell Children’s Home 8326 Main Street Houma, LA 70363 Ruthie was a devoted mother, master gardner and a watercolor artist. 20-year cancer survivor. “Hostess with the Mostess” Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. _____________________

LOVINIA KILLIAN Lovinia St. Pierre Killian, 86, a native of Golden Meadow, and a resident of Hessmer, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano. Religious Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at South Lafourche Baptist Church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her sons, Mickey Killian and wife Melissa, Philip Killian and wife Sandra; daughter, Rebecca Killian Lambert and husband John “JB”; daughter-in-law, Linda Killian; grandchildren, Michael, Justin, Jesse, Michelle, Dylan, Lucas Killian, Aaron and Sara Lambert; great grandchildren, Natalee, Adelyn, Sawyer and Andrew. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Killian; parents, Valcourt and Valida Charpentier St. Pierre; brothers, Edward, Roy, Norman, Herman St. Pierre and sister, Shirley St. Pierre. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________

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DEWEY BARRIOS, JR. Dewey “Butch” Barrios Jr., 71, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano passed away on November 1, 2014. Visitation was held on November 7, at Christian Fellowship Church from 9:00 a.m. till service time. A memorial service began at 11:00 a.m. with burial following at a later date at Sacred Heart Cemetery. He is survived by his spouse of 32 years Vicki R. Barrios; his mother, Leontine P. Barrios; son, Randy Barrios; daughters, Shelli Barrios and Bambi Barrios; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; brother, Daniel Barrios Sr., and sisters, Susan Ledet, Adrianne Martinez, Yvonne Defelice. He was preceded in death by his father Dewey Barrios Sr.; brother, Lorman Barrios, and sister Carolyn McWilliams. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut off entrusted with arrangements. _____________________

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have an idea about how to tackle a difficult obstacle, but someone crosses your path with a different agenda. Perhaps there’s a way to work together. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, avoid open conflict without being a pushover this week. Find the middle ground and try to understand another’s perspective. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 7 Sara Bareilles, Singer (35) DECEMBER 8 Ingrid Michaelson, Singer (35) DECEMBER 9 Judi Dench, Actress (80) DECEMBER 10 Gonzalo Higuain, Athlete (27) DECEMBER 11 Teri Garr, Actress (70) DECEMBER 12 Steven Hawley, Astronaut (63) DECEMBER 13 Wendie Malick, Actress (64)

La. voters lock up more of the budget from cuts

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Sunday, November 9, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Melinda Deslatte Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Balancing Louisiana’s budget could be trickier for state lawmakers and the governor. Voters agreed in this week’s election to two constitutional amendments passed by the Legislature that will make it more difficult to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid funding from hospitals and nursing homes. A minimum payment level is now set for Medicaid patient reimbursements paid to nursing homes, pharmacies and institutions for the developmentally disabled. Cuts to those payments will face restrictions and will require the support of two-thirds of lawmakers. Similar budget safeguards also will be given to hospitals after lawmakers set a fee structure that doesn’t yet exist in law. They are expected to con-

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. OCTOBER 31, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Stephen Armond, 35, Raceland. Fugitive from Livingston Parish, fugitive from Terrebonne Parish. Robert Songe, 43, Houma. Contempt of court. Derrick Price, 30, Raceland. Contempt of court, poss. of marijuana 2nd offense. Andrea Walker, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts), illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, poss. of drug para., poss. w/intent to dist. cocaine, poss. w/intent to dist. crack cocaine, poss. w/intent to dist. marijuana, poss. unidentifiable firearm, resisting an officer, violation of cds law. Vernon Aych, 23, Houma. Resisting an officer, simple criminal damage to property (felony). Golden Meadow Police Department Reginald Ordoyne, 41, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Rafael Jones, 22, Labadieville. Improper equip. driving under suspen-

sider the fee structure in the next legislative session that begins in 2015. The added budget protections — estimates are they could affect nearly $2 billion in the Medicaid programs — will mean Louisiana’s public colleges are one of the most vulnerable areas to budget slashing when state finances are tight. Supporters, including powerful lobbying groups for the facilities, said the protection will stabilize funding for critical health care services and help protect hospitals and nursing homes from damaging cuts that could threaten patient care. They said the protected facilities put up money that is used to draw down federal matching money for the health budget. Opponents said it was improper to shield certain health facilities from cuts at the expense of home-based

services and higher education, which will be left unprotected. “The two that are left that are on the chopping block now that those have passed are your colleges and the home-based care for the elderly. That’s all that’s left. Those are the ones that are going to get hit,” said Sen. Robert Adley, R-Benton, one of a few lawmakers who voted against the amendments sponsored by House Speaker Chuck Kleckely, R-Lake Charles. Gov. Bobby Jindal had raised concerns about the amendments before the election. But after passage, he said wasn’t worried that it would add difficulty to balancing the budget. “We’ll abide by the will of the people. We’ll continue to do as we’ve always done and present a balanced budget that doesn’t raise taxes and funds our priorities,” the Republican governor said.

sion, vehicle registration expired, fugitive from Terrebonne Parish. Pherez Drane, 21, Schriever. Contempt of court (4 cts). Brad Leonard, 27, Thibodaux. Violation of stop sign, driving under suspension for certain prior offenses, violation of probation. Karl Thibodaux, 56, Gray. Possession of oxycodone, poss. of marijuana (1st offense), criminal trespass. Wesley Wright, 53, Thibodaux. Possession of drug para, resisting an officer, contempt of court (2 cts). Louisiana State Police Craig Young, 43, Kaplan, LA. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving on roadway laned for traffic, poss. of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle. November 1, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Alejandro Luna, Larose. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment (felony). Seth Lemmon, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Paul Lirette, 22, Raceland. Fugitive from Assumption Parish. Thibodaux Police Department Michelle Gunner, 30, Thibodaux. Theft by shoplifting. Emmett Thomas, 50, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Matthew Bihm, 24, Maurepas, LA. DWI 1st offense, hit and run driving, failure to drive on right side of road.

NOVEMBER 2, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office John Wilson, 45, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery, contempt of court (2 cts). Michael O’Neil, 24, Metairie. Resisting an officer, animals not permitted to run at large. David Ward, 30, Houma. Contempt of court. Linez Green, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts). Jarred Griffin, 33, Houma. Simple criminal damage to property, home invasion, aggravated 2nd degree battery by domestic abuse. Thibodaux Police Department Jamarrio Obear, 24, White Castle, LA. Possession of marijuana 2nd offense, illegal window tint, no turn signal. Keiah Knight, 32, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property, resisting an officer. Jamaia Ballard, 19, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Bernell Berry, 42, Terrytown, LA. 2nd degree battery. Emery Lassere, 51, Thibodaux. Theft. Jiavante Davis, 20, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Joshua Breaux, 22, Des Allemands. DWI 1st offense, speeding, improper lane usage. Meghan Ballard, 28, Wayesboro, MS. Careless operation, hit and run driving, exp. license plate. NOVEMBER 3, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jasmine Caine, 25, Larose. Violation of probation parole. Edward Green, 28, Raceland. Distribution/manuf. crack cocaine (3 cts), contempt of court. Jason Nunnally, 35, Houma. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (felony), operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses, careless operation. Sandra Leger, 50, Galliano. Contempt of court. Jenna Toups, 26, Raceland. Fugitive from Terrebonne Parish. Bernard Gaudet, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (10 cts). Harbor Police Scottie Tillman, 31, Baton Rouge. Fugitive from East Baton Rouge Parish. Thibodaux Police Department Thomas Campbell, 46, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Vincent Lawson, 54, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Bernard Pharagood, 27, Thibodaux. Fugitive from Terrebonne Parish. Freddie Coleman, 70, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jamal Price, 26, Thibodaux. Fugitive from Assumption Parish. Tremayne Skinner, 37, Morgan City. Stalking. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Carlie Gober, Jr., 52, Gray. Contempt of court (4 cts), prohibited acts – obtaining cds by fraud/forgery (felony). Rinard Charles, 48, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). Daniel Jefferson, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts), violation of probation/parole (2 cts). Travanti Williams, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Charlotte Richard, 56, Lockport. Contempt of court. Clifton Kraemer, 48, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Amy Adams, 32, 130 Milton St., Lockport. Simple battery on the infirm. Harbor Police Pamela Hebert, 30, Larose. SCDTP, aggravated assault. Louisiana State Police Ronnie Savoie, 54, Cut Off. Hit and run, careless operation, DWI 1st offense, red light violation, vehicular injuring, poss. of Schedule IV. NOVEMBER 5, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office James Holmes, 59, Raceland. Enter/remaining after forbidden. Donald Dardar, 34, Montegut. Domestic abuse battery. Marlon Naquin, 27, Montegut. Contempt of court (3 cts). Peyton Folse, 40, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Jhyrn Poindexter, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 cts). Byron Folse, 31, Raceland. Violation of protective order. Terriel Meads, 44, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Joshua Serna, 34, Houma. Contempt of court. GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT November 2, 2014 Stephanie Howard, 39, 125 Grand Isle Parkway, Grand Isle. Disturbing the peace by fighting. November 3, 2014 Douglas Miller, 42, 123 Capital Lane, Grand Isle. Simple battery. November 4, 2014 Brittany Chimento, 26, Blanchard Lane, Grand Isle. Jefferson Parish warrant (contempt of court). Stephanie Howard, 39, 125 Grand Isle Parkway, Grand Isle. Simple battery.

The new protections come as the state faces a $1.2 billion budget shortfall for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Before the amendments were passed, all Medicaid provider rates were set by the Department of Health

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.

Nine Months Later

John decided to go skiing with his buddy, Keith. So they loaded up John’s truck and headed north. After driving for a few hours, they got caught in a terrible blizzard. So they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the attractive lady who answered the door if they could spend the night. “I realize it’s terrible weather out there and I have this huge house all to myself, but I’m recently widowed,” she explained. “I’m afraid the neighbors will talk if I let you stay in my house.” “Don’t worry,” John said. “We’ll be happy to sleep in the barn. And if the weather breaks, we’ll be gone at first light.” The lady agreed, and the two men found their way to the barn and settled in for the night. Come morning, the weather had cleared, and they got on their way. They enjoyed a great weekend of skiing. But about nine months later, John got an unexpected letter from an attorney. It took him a few minutes to figure it out, but he finally determined that it was from the attorney of that attractive widow he had met on the ski weekend. He dropped in on his friend Keith and asked, “Keith, do you remember that good-looking widow from the farm we stayed at

and Hospitals. The proposals eliminate the department’s ability to cut rates without backing from lawmakers. Now, cuts to payments for nursing homes, pharmacies and institutions for the developmentally disabled can’t be worse than for other health care providers and need the support of

two-thirds of lawmakers. Hospitals will get that protection when they pool their money and use those dollars to draw down new federal Medicaid money to compensate them for their care for the poor and uninsured. It involves a new fee assessed on the facilities, and lawmakers have to approve the fee structure.

on our ski holiday up north about nine months ago?” “Yes, I do,” said Keith.

“Did you happen to get up in the middle of the night, go up to the house and pay her a visit?” “Well, um, yes,” Keith said, a little embarrassed about being found out. “I have to admit that I did.” “And did you happen to give her my name instead of telling her your name,” asked John. Keith’s face turned beet red and he said, “Yeah, I’m sorry, buddy. I’m afraid I did. Why do you ask?” “She just died and left me everything,” said John.

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