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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Jindal administration working to close budget gap

Court rulings costly to Levee District

Doing her part …

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration has started sifting through agency budget proposals as it works on a plan to close next year’s $1.4 billion shortfall, but the governor’s chief budget architect said the hole isn’t quite as large as it appears. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols said about $200 million of the gap for the fiscal year that begins July 1 is tied to inflationary increases that don’t necessarily get funded each year. Those include items such as state worker pay raises and assumptions that enrollment in Louisiana’s Medicaid program and use of its services will grow. Another $300 million of the shortfall, Nichols said, can be filled by using recommendations from a consultant hired by the Jindal administration to devise proposals to save the state money or find other available revenue sources. “We have items that will significantly reduce the $1.4 billion,” Nichols said in an interview this week. “We’re working on every option to get the number down.” See Budget Page 3-A

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VOLUME 26 NUMBER 9

Staff photo by Babs

With Santa in such high demand these days, Mrs. Clause has to fill in sometimes for the jolly ole’ man. Mrs. Claus is pictured handing a candy cane to Jesse Douglas at the Lockport Library’s Storytime event December 4. The library will host a French Christmas Puppet Show next Saturday, December 20, at 10:00 a.m. The show will be bilingual and visitors will be welcomed with delicious goodies such as crêpes, speculoos cookies and waffles.

Councilman, parish president bicker over boat launch ceremony Buster Avera Contributing Writer

The Lafourche Parish Council ended the year Tuesday night with its Parish President and Council Chairman spending time bickering over the handling of the Leeville Public Boat Launch’s recent opening. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the launch on Dec. 1 to announce its opening with less than the fanfare and recognition Lorraine thought appropriate for the long-awaited project, and he let everyone know his feelings. “It’s a fine boat launch and it’s being used now, and it’s going to be used by the public a lot,” he said. “But I think when they did this function they should have thought about all the people behind the scenes.” The $1.1 million launch is located at the site

of the old Leeville lift bridge, and includes two launch ramps and a kayak launch into B a y o u Daniel Lorraine Lafourche, a Councilman fishing pier, voiced his displeasure at Tuesand parking for day’s council meeting of the way about 60 vehi- the opening of the new Leeville Boat Launch was held. cles/trailers. Over two years were spent on the design and construction of the launch. Lorraine feels that the ceremony only recognized what he called the “big dogs”. See Council Page 8-A

Two recent court rulings in favor of landowners over the appropriation of their land by the South Lafourche Levee District have SLLD wondering how they will proceed with future levee work. In October, Judge John E. Leblanc ruled in a class action suit that the taking of land from the owners of over 350 tracts in the 10th Ward for the purpose of levee improvement was done without giving them “fair value” for their property. Also in October, Judge Jerome Barbera ruled that not only did SLLD pay one owner too little for his appropriated land, but it also owed him for the value of the material taken since it caused him to lose profit in his business. These legal proceedings (and others which are ongoing) started in January 2011 when SLLD passed a resolution to appropriate 2-300 feet of property from landowners along Hwy. 3235 from Golden Meadow to Cut Off at the back of their tracts near the borrow canal. It amounted to about 174.796 total acres of land. From that taking, SLLD mined 1.6 million cubic yards of dirt, using it to raise 10 miles of nearby levee by 2-3 feet. Landowners were compensated by SLLD based on the district’s assessment of what it considered the “realistic” value of the land. Landowners and their attorneys argued that the property valuation method SLLD used to pay them for the land taken, the “dividing” method, was not fair. See Levee Page 8-A

A recent court ruling could hinder the building and improving of levees in the future. Photo courtesy of SLLD

Fourchon Oilman’s Association awards grants to 20 deserving organizations Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

It’s December … Christmas time. Think giving … presents … Santa. Think Fourchon Oilman’s Association. Yup! There are 20 area nonprofits that think Santa and giving and the Fourchon Oilman’s Association (FOA) all at once during the month of December. That’s when the FOA awards nearly $100,000 to local, deserving nonprofits through its annual grants program. On December 9th, the FOA presented monetary awards in the form of a big check … and a real check. You know the big checks, the ones they award at game shows and to lottery winners. They’re not made for drive-up bank windows but make for great photo ops. Representatives from each of the 20 grant recipient organizations stood and posed with the check for a photo and talked for a few minutes as to how the funds would

be used to further advance their groups’ goals. Representatives from the various groups each echoed the same sentiment of thanks and appreciation to the FOA for their continued support of local nonprofits year after year. Aaron Champagne with the We Can All Ring, the organization of Bayou Bell Ringers, expressed the groups’ appreciation for being selected again for a third year. “We’ve been around for 30 years,” says Champagne. “This grant, the support from the FOA and the community is truly invaluable to us.” The group plans to use their $5,000 grant to replace equipment and pay the expenses that are hard to overcome. “We cracked a base bell and to replace that one bell costs us $800. So thank you. Thank you. Thank you,” he added passionately. The FOA generates funds from its FOA Invitational Fishing Rodeo held annually in July. The group also funds scholarships –

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Saturday, December 20 at 1 p.m. at Rouse’s Supermarket in Larose. Come visit with Santa!

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Blood drive to be held Monday in Mathews

The family and friends of Dakota Loupe will host a blood drive with Ochsner Blood Bank on Monday, December 15 from 7 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Ochsner Bloodmobile, Mathews Government Complex, 4876 Hwy. 1. Please remember to bring a picture ID and eat a healthy meal before donating. All donors will receive a Saints/Blood Bank T-shirt. Individuals taking medication for high blood pressure or cholesterol can donate.

Commodities to be distributed Wed., Thurs.

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for seniors 60 years of age and older who qualify financially between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, December 18 at the Raceland Recreation Center.

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42.9 million Americans have unpaid medical bills JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 20 percent of U.S. consumers with credit records — 42.9 million people — have unpaid medical debts, according to a new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The findings suggest that many Americans are being trapped by debt because they are confused by the notices they get from hospitals and insurance companies about the cost of treatment. As a result, millions of Americans may be surprised to find they are stuck with lower credit

scores, making it harder for them to borrow to buy a home or an automobile. “When people fall ill and end up at the hospital with unexpected bills, far too often they have entered into a financial maze,” CFPB director Richard Cordray said in a speech to be delivered Thursday in Oklahoma City. On average, a person with only overdue medical debt owes $1,766. Someone with unpaid medical bills and other sources of debt — possibly credit cards or back taxes — owes an average of $5,638. More than half of all debt on credit reports stems from medical expenses.

Letters and Opinions

Look up, Americans, it’s not as bad as you think By Lee H. Hamilton Guest Columnist

We are one glum country. Trust in the federal government is at historic lows, according to Gallup. More than half of the respondents to an October Rasmussen poll think our best days are behind us. And just a few weeks ago, an NBC/Wall St. Journal poll found that the one thing Americans agree upon whatever their race or circumstances is that the system is stacked against people like them. I have just one thing to say to this: Could we all take a deep breath? We deal with our challenges from a position of strength. We have friendly neighbors to the north and south, oceans to the east and west, and a growing, relatively young population. We possess abundant natural resources, the world’s most capable military force, a nuclear arsenal second to none, and a deterrent power envied by every other country on earth. We’re doing better economically than any other major industrialized nation, and have put more people back to work since the recovery began than the rest of the industrialized world combined. Our people possess strengths in abundance. We have a remarkable reservoir of talent and a strong entrepreneurial tradition that nurtures inventiveness and draws countless people from abroad eager to make something of their future. Does that sound like a once-great nation on its knees? I’m not blind to our shortcomings — if you read this column regularly, you know that — or to the se-

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vere challenges we confront. But in the face of extraordinary difficulties, we adapt, persevere, and eventually emerge stronger. In the end, government may act slowly, and it’s often well behind where you’d wish it to be, but it does act. All these things give our society a resilience to keep in mind the next time you see a news story or commentary hyping a pessimistic view of our future. We have a long way to go, there’s no doubt about it. But I’m reminded of a young woman a few years ago who asked me, after a bleak speech I’d given laying out the problems of the world, “Is there any hope?” My answer now is the same as it was then: Yes, of course there is.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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The report by the federal regulator indicates that much of this trouble could be avoided. About half of consumers who only carry medical debt have no other signs of being under financial distress. But complaints to the CFPB indicate that consumers are routinely baffled by medical bills. Unwieldy insurance and hospital statements leave them uncertain as to how much money they owe, the deadline for payment, and which organization should be paid. The confusion tends to generate disputes from consumers about the unpaid debts. This has prompted the CFPB to also announce Thursday that it will require major consumer reporting agencies to provide regular reports on how they investigate and respond to disputed charges. The unpaid medical bills have negative repercussions for credit scores, which help determine how much money people can borrow and the interest rates for mortgages and auto loans. An unpaid bill of at least $100 could lower an otherwise sterling credit score of 780 by over 100 points, the Fair Isaac Corp. told the CFPB based on a previous model it used to calculate creditworthiness. The firm updated its credit score model in August, putting less weight on unpaid medical bills when predicting the likelihood of repayment. Consumers with only medical expenses in

collection would see their credit score increase by a median of 25 points once the new model is fully implemented. The updated model was announced after a separate CFPB report in May on the impact medical debt had on credit scores. The latest CFPB analysis overlaps with a separate study released in July by the Urban Institute, a Washington, DC-based think tank. The Urban Institute study found that the share of Americans with debt in collections has remained relatively constant, despite the country as a whole whittling down the size of its credit card and other debts since the Great Recession ended in the middle of 2009. That points to a sizeable share of Americans who are not only struggling to understand medical bills but also have no choice but to take on debts they have little chance of repaying. The Urban Institute found that 35.1 percent of people with credit records had been reported to collections for debt that averaged $5,178, based on September 2013 records.

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B.R. mayor announces campaign for lieutenant governor

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden says he is running to be Louisiana’s next lieutenant governor, joining three other contenders vying for the open seat in 2015. The Advocate reports that Holden, a Democrat, announced his campaign Wednesday. He is the fourth candidate to announce plans to run for the state’s second highest office, which is in charge of overseeing the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. Three Republicans have said they will seek the position: Opelousas state Sen. Elbert Guillory, Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser and Jefferson Parish President John Young. The field is crowded because Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne is running for governor next year. ___

Hurricane center: New warnings on storm surge

MIAMI (AP) — If tropical weather approaches the U.S. next year, coastal residents will see separate warnings about storm surge in addition to warnings about tropical storm- and hurricane-force winds.

National Hurricane Center officials said Thursday that separate warnings for storm surge should provide emergency managers and the public with better information about tropical weather hazards. Storm surge is considered the greatest threat to life and property from a tropical cyclone. It can strike at different times and in different places than a storm’s winds. The hurricane center recently has focused on improving public awareness about storm surge. Colorcoded maps debuted this year to show where and how high water could rise as storms approach land, and an online tool launched last month shows coastal vulnerability to storm surge during a variety of hurricane scenarios. ___

La. health department encouraging people to get a flu shot

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne and state health officials received their annual flu shots, as part of efforts to remind the public to take measures to “Fight the Flu.� Dardenne, Health and Hospitals Secretary Kathy Kliebert and Public Health Assistant Secretary J.T. Lane were vaccinated Wednesday at a Baton Rouge health unit. The health department estimates between 450,000 and 900,000 Louisiana residents become infected with the flu each year. Louisiana is one of six states around the country that already is reporting widespread flu activity this season. Health officials say

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Report shows Hispanics responsible for billions in annual spending power

Baton Rouge, LA —The Partnership for a New American Economy released a new report Thursday highlighting the important role that both native and foreign-born Hispanics play as consumers, purchasing goods and services that circulate money through the economy and help to grow and sustain businesses. The report also highlights their contributions to tax revenue, Medicare, and Social Security programs. The reports key findings: - Hispanic households, both native and foreignborn, account for a large portion of America’s overall spending power. In 2013, Hispanics had an estimated after-tax income of more than $605 billion. - The growing earnings of Hispanic households have made them major contributors to U.S. tax revenue. In 2013, Hispanic households contributed more than $190 billion to U.S. tax revenues as a whole, including almost $67 billion in state and local tax payments. - Hispanics, and foreign-born Hispanics in particular, play an important role sustaining America’s Medicare and Social Security programs. In 2013, Hispanic households contributed more than $98 billion to Social Security and almost $23 billion to the Medicare’s core trust fund. Past studies have indicated that in Medicare in particular, immigrants draw down far less than they put in to the trust fund each year, making such tax contributions particularly valuable. ___

LDWF opens some rec and commercial fishing waters

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the reopening of state waters in the Gulf of Mexico off the beaches of Elmer’s and Grand Terre Islands that were previously closed due to oiling from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. These waters, which opened at sunrise Wednesday, December 10, have been closed to all commercial and recreational fishing except for recreational and charter boat angling. LDWF will continue monitoring conditions to determine whether additional waters can be re-opened or whether additional closures are warranted. Reports of oil, tarballs or tar mats should be reported to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 and the Louisiana State Police at 1877-925-6595. ___

709 state vehicles to be sold by Jindal administration

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration intends to sell 709

state vehicles at auction early next year as a costcutting move. Ruth Johnson, deputy commissioner of administration, said Thursday the vehicles aren’t being used enough to justify the continued maintenance costs. In a statement, the governor’s Division of Adminis-

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Even with those adjustments, a hefty gap remains, and Nichols acknowledged cuts will be needed. Nearly $1 billion of the shortfall is because Jindal and lawmakers used patchwork financing to balance this year’s $25 billion budget, dollars that won’t be available the following year for spending. That piecemeal funding included savings from an advanced debt payment, trust fund dollars, money from a tax amnesty program, loan repayments and pharmaceutical settlement dollars. The Jindal administration is expected to propose similar types of “one-time� money to plug holes in next year’s budget before settling on how much to slash spending. But Nichols said rather than give agencies target figures to cut their spending plans, she wants to talk about state priorities and ways to end duplications across departments. She said the approach is to “revisit the entire laundry list of everything that we fund in state government at a very granular level, to make sure that we’ve identified all the redundancies and inefficiencies, and then make tough decisions of what items may not rise to the level of the priorities.� Jindal’s budget proposal is due to lawmakers on Feb. 27, which kicks off the start of financial negotiations with lawmakers who return for their regular session in April. “The administration’s got to solve that problem first, before they send it to the Legislature. It’s a big number. Everybody’s con-

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tration estimated the sales could bring in $700,000 to $1.4 million for a state struggling with repeated budget shortfalls. The Jindal administration says of the 11,000 vehicles across state agencies, more than 1,400 were driven less than 15,000 miles over the last year. The

administration says it’s cheaper to pay employees for travel than to pay maintenance for those vehicles, so half of them will be sold. Administration officials notified the agencies this week, giving them two weeks to turn over the vehicles.

cerned,� said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Jack Donahue, R-Mandeville. The state’s public colleges managed to escape the current budget year without cuts after steep reductions that stripped $700 million in state financing from them since 2008. But Nichols left open the possibility campuses could be hit with reductions next year. “Certainly having dis-

cussions with higher education will be part of the equation,� she said. Louisiana has faced years of repeated budget shortfalls throughout Jindal’s two terms in office. The national recession hit as a series of large tax breaks approved by the governor and his predecessor stripped millions from the budget. Jindal has refused to raise taxes.

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Life situations that teach us about life and how to live it to the fullest A reader sent me the following life situations. I do not know whether these happenings actually took place in real life. However, they speak volumes about life and how to live it. 1. I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I’m working on for my Psychology class. When I asked her to define success in her own words, she said, “Success is looking back at your life and the memories make you smile.” 2. I asked my mentor, a very successful businessperson in his 70’s, what his top three tips are for success. He smiled and said, “Read something no one else is reading; think something no one else is thinking; and do something no one else is doing.” 3. After a 72-hour shift at the fire station, a woman ran up to me at the grocery store and gave me a hug.

When I tensed up, she realized I didn’t recognize her. She let go with tears of joy in her eyes and the most sincere smile and said, “On 911-2001, you carried me out of the World Trade Center.” 4. After I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side of the road holding him and crying. Just before he died, he licked the tears off my face. 5. I woke up at 7:00 a.m. feeling ill, but decided I needed the money, so I went into work. At 3:00 p.m. I got laid off. On my drive home I got a flat tire. When I went into the trunk for the spare, it was flat, too. A man in a BMW pulled over, gave me a ride, we chatted, and then he offered me a job. I start tomorrow. 6. As my father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around my mother’s hospital bed, my mother uttered her last coherent words before she died. She simply said, “I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten together like this more often.” 7. I kissed my dad on the forehead as he passed away in a small hospital bed. About five seconds after he passed, I realized it was the first time I had given him a kiss since I was a little boy. 8. In the cutest voice, my eight-year-old daughter

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

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

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

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

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

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

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

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

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

Bethel Baptist Church

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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

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

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off

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

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

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

Our Lady of the Isle Church Grand Isle

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

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

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

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

asked me to start recycling. I chuckled and asked, “Why?” She replied, “So you can help me save the planet.” I chuckled again and asked, “And why do you want to save the planet?” “Because that’s where I keep all my stuff.” 9. When I witnessed a 27-year-old breast cancer patient laughing hysterically at her 2-year-old daughter’s antics, I suddenly realized that I need to stop complaining about my life and start celebrating it again. 10. A boy in a wheelchair saw me desperately struggling on crutches with my broken leg and offered to carry my backpack and books for me. He helped me all the way across campus

to my class and as he was leaving he said, “I hope you feel better soon.” 11. I was feeling down because the results of a biopsy came back malignant. When I got home, I opened an e-mail that said, “Thinking of you today. If you need me, I’m a phone call away.” It was from a high school friend I had not seen in ten years. 12. I was traveling in Kenya and I met a refugee from Zimbabwe. He said he hadn’t eaten anything in more than three days and looked extremely skinny and unhealthy. Then my friend offered him the rest of the sandwich he was eating. The first thing the man said was, “We can share it.”

The regular monthly meeting of the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 349 was held at the post home with president Betty Cavalier presiding. The unit draped its charter in memory of members Jeanie Martin and May Ruth Knight who died recently. The officers read prayers and the members prayed for them. The unit sent money to the Second Harvest Food Bank to feed eighty-eight people for Thanksgiving and also sent a donation to the local food bank. A $50 donation was given by the unit for the 3rd district Christmas party for the veterans at the Reserve Veterans Home. Members donated money to purchase some of the goodies and other members will make food to be served. Several members plan to attend and work for this party. The membership chairman reported that 229 members paid their dues and encouraged others to pay theirs as soon as possible. The American Legion Auxiliary Essay contest rules were brought to all the local public and Catholic schools in the area. A donation was sent to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The unit paid its Special Olympus

Partnership dues. The unit donated $50 to the American Cancer Society “Love Lights” program sponsored by Ochsner St. Anne Hospital. The unit is sponsoring a Christmas party for the residents at the Raceland Manor Hospital. The unit will have its Christmas party on its regular meeting night, Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. All post, auxiliary, junior auxiliary and SALS are invited to attend. The unit will furnish the turkey and dressing and members are asked to bring the vegetables and deserts. Santa Claus will be there and members who wish to exchange gifts must bring a gift valued at $5.

American Legion Aux. Unit 349 reports on recent activities, Christmas party Monday

Doris Lagarde Publicity Chairman

Holy Rosary Catholic School invites community to see live nativity play

The annual Kindergarten Nativity performance of Holy Rosary Catholic School will be held for the public on Wednesday, December 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The performance for students will be held on Thursday, December 18, at 10 a.m. Love offerings may be donated to support production costs. The first graders will accompany the performance as the Nativity Choir. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the production. This play is especially produced for the very young children and depicts the true meaning of Christmas. Pictured are Breana DeLeon as Mary, Jean Eric Vizier as Joseph, and Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Donna Angelette.

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School’s ‘Support Person of the Year’, Jamie Gisclair (left), is shown with Mrs. Boura, Principal, and ‘Teacher of the Year’ Denise Plaisance (right).

No Taxes On Living Room & Dining Room Furniture Sale ends December 31st.

14814 W. Main St, Cut Off (985) 632-7373 M-F 8am-6pm and Sat. 9am-2pm

12 Months No Interest Save on the furniture, appliances & bedding you want!

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.

FULL GOSPEL

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

Hwy. 1 - Mathews

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

Open Door Revival Center

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

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

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

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

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

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

Get your home ready for the holidays!

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

If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of this Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 985-693-7229.

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

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

632-7575

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

LA Carriers • 632-5858 16849 East Main Street • Cut Off, LA 70345

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

United Methodist Church of Grand Isle

GIS

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

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

PENTECOSTAL

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

First United Pentecostal

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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

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

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine Residential

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

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

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc.

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

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

SPANISH

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

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

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

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

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

Insurance Agents

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

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HOMES

House & 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. _________________ Mobile Home For Sale: 16x80, 3 br, 2 ba, Larose area, garden tub, covered 2car carport, lot 117x270. $85,000. FMI call 985-6651713, leave message if no answer. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, new metal roof, Cut Off area. $88,000 or $15,000 down and take over note. FMI call 985-258-9140. _________________

BUILDING FOR SALE

Cabin/Office Building For Sale: Wood, foam insulated, self contained, tub, toilet, water heater, ac/heat, queen bed in loft, sleeps 4. $15,000. Call 985-373-9154. _________________

FOR RENT

2BR Mobile Home For Rent: Nearly all furnished, except beds, very spacious, quiet neighborhood, background check, utilities pd. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985637-7273. _________________ 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. _________________

Apt. For Rent in Larose. 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-0053. _________________ Room For Rent: $350/mth, $200/dep. No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. Call 850-723-8231. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport area. 3 br, 2 ba, all appl. included. $800/mth, plus deposit. Now taking applications. Call 985-665-9538. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party room, garage, executive home. All new appl., dishwasher, central heat/air. 3946 sq ft with 3100 sq ft living area. $2200/mth, $2200/dep. Call 985258-8082. _________________ House For Rent: 15041 Lot 1, East Main, Cut Off. 3 br, 2 full baths, all appl., central heat/air. $ 1 1 0 0 / m t h , $1100/dep. Call 985258-8082. _________________ 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. _________________ House For Rent: Cut Off area. 3 br, 1 ba, covered carport, appliances included, generator. $1000/mth, $1000/dep. Call 985637-0073. _________________

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property American Realty USA

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The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

400,000

Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com

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

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

Apts. For Rent: 1 br, $525/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-258-7510. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Galliano area, 2 br, 1 ba, $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985258-7510. _________________ House For Rent in Larose: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 2 ba, w/d, $1000/mth plus deposit. Taking applications. Call 985-6934335. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, with w/d, storage shed, 3 month contract, $900/mth, $900/dep. Call 985856-5101. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, in Central Lafourche area. $400/mth plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, partly furn., in Galliano, w/d, quiet neighborhood, no pets. Call 475-7763 or 985-637-7763. _________________ Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel. Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store. Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers. Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time? Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque. Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________

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American Realty USA

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

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

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

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

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

MLS 113721:  Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000. MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

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

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

Residential Property

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

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

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. _________________ 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: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136 _________________ Apt. For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, huge yard, covered carport, water pd., pets allowed. $1000 /dep., $1000 /mth. Call 985-2271936. _________________

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: 26’ long, new motor, 6 cyl. Asking $2500. Call 985-6322864. _________________

MERCHANDISE

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 žâ€? gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________

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Pool Table For Sale: A winners choice Bel Air dark Hazelwood finish w/4 leaves converting it to a dining room table along w/accessories. Pd. $4000 asking $1600. Call 985-677-6030. _________________ 2003 Yamaha Big Bear 400 For Sale: $2600. Call 985-2782947. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage/Moving Sale: Sat. & Sun. Dec. 20 & 21 at 117 W. 108th St., Cut Off. Clothes, appliances, toys, kitchen items and more. _________________ Moving Out Sale: Sat., Dec. 20 at 175 E. 28th St. 7 am to 2 pm. No early birds. _________________

HELP WANTED

Golden Meadow True Value is looking for Part Time Worker to work in shop & a Driver. Apply in person at 205 N. Bayou Dr., Golden Meadow. _________________ Jani-King Cleaning Services is looking for Cleaning Specialists. Call 985-4145249. _________________ Positions Available: Med Surg: PRN & FLEX RNs, FT Nursing Assistants; ER, FLEX RN, PRN Nursing Assistants. Visit www.losgh.org for more details. EOE. _________________ Superior Shipyard is looking for an Equipment Mechanic w/experience on Heavy Machinery. Must be able to maintain & repair miscellaneous yard equip. Scheduled days cover Mon. thru Fri. weekends & holidays are required. Competitive pay, doe, & benefits. Please apply in person at Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, or send a resume to jautin@superiorshipyard.com _________________ Driver Needed for Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Coastal Area. 24 hr. call, 7 days a week. FMI call Gurell at 1888-752-8747 or 337267-1141. _________________

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X-Ray Tech, LPN Immediate Openings. Seeking full time employees for one certified x-ray tech & one LPN, who lives in Golden Meadow, Galliano, Raceland areas. Hrs. of operation: Mon.-Fri., 8:45 am to 5 pm. Salary being offered for xray tech $40,000 per year and salary LPN negotiable per exp., (oc med desirable) with all Harvey Gulf pd. holidays off & full benefit package. New graduates welcome & prefer candidates who are totally nonsmoking, tech savvy, & who do not mind cross covering other standard medical officer positions. Candidates may email our medical director, Lorrie Metzler, M.D. at lorrie.metzler@harveygulf.com with a resume and brief cover letter or may physically drop off resume & cover letter at our new physical location, located at 1300 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow (the old Abdon Callais Buildings). _________________ 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 _________________

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

WANTED

Lube rack technician Light mechanical skills needed. Good driving record.

401K, 3 Weeks Vacation, No Saturdays, Uniforms, 7:30 - 5:30

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

MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE

No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

Now hiring a full-time

Account Manager Must be able to lift furniture.

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

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.

28 acres, Cabin, house trailer, R.V. Carport, Shed, 4 acre Lake, 40 acre lease adjoins property, R.V. Carport with Full Hook-ups. 4 acre deep water, stock lake & more.

Jasper County, Mississippi

American Realty

$390,000

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

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

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________ 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 driver’s license, clean criminal history & reliable transportation. Call 1800-759-3660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com _________________ 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon MANAGER

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon

Joe’s Septic Cont. has Immediate Openings for Excavator /Backhoe Operator with CDL & Non CDL Drivers. Positions are top pay w/health, dental & vision. Must submit to drug screening! Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________

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 _________________

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________ 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 985-447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon Floor Assistant

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

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

See Richard to apply in person at Golden Motors • Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off

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

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Bayou Inn is looking for a Part Time Housekeeper. Apply in person at 18608 W. Main, Galliano. (Near W. 200th St.) _________________ The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is seeking to fill the position of Police Officer to work in the area of Port Fourchon. A minimum of one-year law enforcement and Post Certification required. Greater Lafourche Port Commission offers excel. state employee benefits & existing exp. will be considered in starting pay rate. Applications may be obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office at 16829 E. Main in Galliano, by calling 985-632-6701, by accessing our website at www.portfourchon.co m. Applications will be accepted thru Fri., Dec. 19. _________________ What’s Brewing is looking for Part Time Kitchen Help. Apply in person. No phone calls please. _________________ 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. _________________ 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

Must Speak English!

(985) 632-5858

LA Carriers LLC is now accepting applications for

Inshore / Offshore Captains or Mates

A towing endorsement is required. Full time or floater. We offer competitive pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health & Life Insurance and much more. Apply online or in person at 16849 E. Main St., Cut Off

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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

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!

(NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) See Mario or Brandi • No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English! Must meet TWIC Card requirements.

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.’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:  • Must be familiar with the needs of Lafourche residents. • Must be willing to volunteer their time and talents for the betterment of the organization and the community. • 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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ LaBove Plumbing Trey LaBove, owner. 16844 W. Main, St., Cut Off. Lmp 7038. treylabove84@yahoo. com. 985-991-1881. Credit & debit cards accepted. State licensed & insured. _________________ Top Notch Carpenter Isaiah Domangue Sheetrock, Flooring, Trim Work, Wooden Fences and Fence Repairs, Painting, U Call It, actually! 985-688-4053. When you want it done right!

Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-258-9591. _________________ 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. _________________

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

Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ 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. _________________

Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free! Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured. Call us Today! 985-278-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express _________________

F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

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 __________________

PRAYERS

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail. Mindy _________________________

MEMORIALS

In Memory Of BRYAN HUBERT JAMES

Born: Dec. 7, 1978 Died: Dec. 14, 2011 My son, it’s been three long years without you here. I believe you knew your time was near. Without God, family and friends, I would lose my mind, another you I know I could never find. My Son, I miss your smile, your laugh, your face, where once you stood before me, now only pictures take your place. Too soon, so young to have to die, I know one day in God’s time, I’ll know why. I believe you are living a new beautiful life now. I just wish I could see you one more time and tell you how much I love you and tell you, for now ‘Goodbye’. It’s hard bearing the pain of another year without you here with me but, this was God’s plan and how it has to be. I know you lived your life to the fullest that you could, as short as that seems to me, but the pain in my heart is still so great, yet I know your spirit has been set free! You will be forever loved and missed! Mom, Paul, Deke, Helana, Tahj, & Neko __________

PETS

Designer Dog For Sale: Chi/Pom, male, $400. Will hold till Christmas. Call 985258-1626 for details. _________________

DYANE ADAMS Dyane Adams, 58, a native of Grand Isle, and resident of Metairie, for the past 30 years, lost her battle with cancer on December 9, 2014. She is survived by her sisters, Gwen Adams, Mickey Eagan and husband Jerry, Barbara Adams, and Karen Adams; nieces, Cambre Eagan and Erin Eagan; nephews, Brian Eagan and Danny Eagan; uncle, Ray Santiny and wife Rose; aunt, Joan Santiny and numerous cousins. She is preceded in death by her mother Flossie Santiny Adams, father Eddie Adams, and her uncle Robert “Bobby� Santiny. Relatives are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church, 195 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, on Saturday, December 13, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Grand Isle Cemetery, Grand Isle. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the American Cancer Society 2605 River Rd, New Orleans, LA 70121 or Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) 271 Plauche St, Jefferson, LA 70123. ___________________________

11878 Hwy. 308 • Larose, LA. 70373

Now Hiring

• PRODUCTION OPERATORS AS, BS, CS AND LEADS

• CONTROL ROOM OPERATORS (DEEPWATER)

• I & E TECHNICIANS • ELECTRICIANS

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche is offering used items to be sold by means of Sealed Bids. Bid Proposal Forms may be obtained from John Gisclair, Jr. at The Center, P.O. Box 405, West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Interested parties are invited to inspect the items between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. from December 2, 2014 through December 15, 2014 excluding Saturday and Sunday and Holidays. (5510 West Avenue D - West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana). Sealed Bids per numbered item will be accepted at Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on December 16, 2014. Send the sealed bid (s) to: Special Education District No. 1, P. O. Box 405, Cut Off, LA 70345. Attn: Property Accounting Surplus Bid. Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that may serve its best interest. 11/30/4 12/3/14 12/10/14 12/14/14

Bid notice

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche will sell to the highest bidder one – 2005 Ford E-450 12-2B Shuttle Bus in “As Is� condition. The vehicle can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. from December 2, 2014 through December 15, 2014 excluding Saturday and Sunday and Holidays. (5510 West Avenue D - West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana). Sealed bids clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid For 2005 Ford E-450 12-2B Shuttle Bus� will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on December 16, 2014. Information on the bid sheet shall include bidder’s name, address, and phone number along with the bid price. It is the bidder’s responsibility to pay all applicable taxes, title transfer fees and acquire appropriate insurance to comply with state law. The successful bidder will be required to pay for and remove the vehicle from Special Education District No. 1’s premises within five days of notification. Send bids to: Special Education District No. 1, P. O. Box 405, Cut Off, LA 70345. Attn: Bid for 2005 Ford E-450 12-2B Shuttle Bus. Special Education District No. 1 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that may serve its best interest 11/30/14 12/3/14 12/10/14 12/14/14

• MECHANICS

Arrest reports

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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. DECEMBER 8, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ahmad Johnson, 33, Houma. Contempt of court. Wilbert Fusilier, 38, Houma. Contempt of court. Giavante Royal, 25, Thibodaux. DOC sentenced imposed. Brent Bowles, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Carleton D. Santiny, 45, Grand Isle. Contempt of court (2 cts). Caroline Bourg, 21, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 cts). Saxon Rogers, 18, Golden Meadow. Resisting an officer, disturbing the peace-offensive derisive, annoying words to another. Rhiannon Williams, 34, Thibodaux. Sentence imposed. Kevin Alley, 28, Thibodaux. Sentence imposed. Thibodaux Police Department Tremayne Skinner, 37, Morgan City. Sentence imposed. John Coleman, 50, Thibodaux. Illegal poss. of stolen things. DECEMBER 9, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Barry Gaston, 50, homeless. Possession of crack cocaine (felony), impeding the flow of traffic, contempt of court, driving on roadway laned for traffic, poss. or dist. of drug para. Jonathan Southall, 48, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Probation/Parole Terrance Tardieff, 26, Thibodaux. Simple battery, violation of probation/parole. Dwayne Harris, 46, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole, contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Richard Grabert, 53, Raceland. Disturbing the peace-appearing in an intoxicated condition. Marcus Bailey, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). Jessie Naquin, 44, Bayou Blue. Failure of sex offenders to notify law enforcement of change of address/residence or other registration information (felony). Eric Adams, 31, Galliano. Aggravated second degree battery (felony). Brittney Dupre, 30, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court. Cory Malbrough, 27, Chauvin. Contempt of court (3 cts). Joseph Verret, 32, Gray. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment. Lance Dupuy, 23, Raceland. Direct contempt. Paige Lawrence, 17, Galliano. Unauthorized use of an access card as theft. DECEMBER 10, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Victor Gonzalez, 21, Galliano. Contempt of court, probation violation warrant. Arthur Roberson, 50, Tallahasse, FL. Contempt of court. Herman Smith, 58, Raceland. Possession of crack cocaine, poss. of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle. Thibodaux Police Department Mark Robertson, 32, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court, fugitive of West Baton Rouge.

Lafourche Animal Shelter:

985-446-3532

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

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Estate of Danny P. Eymard, or his heirs, please contact L. Charles Caillouet, Attorney at Law at 985227-3741. _________________ I, Larry Vasquez, am not responsible for any debts other than my own, or made by Penny Vasquez. _________________

OBITUARIES

Bid notice

Sunday, December 14, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Happy Birthday Dad BOBBY GLENN PICKETT

Sunrise: Dec. 14, 1935 Sunset: April 16, 2013 We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and the days before, we often speak your name. Now all we have are memories, your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping. We have you in our hearts. Missed & loved by, Wife, Daughters, Son-in-Laws, Grandchildren, & Great Grandchildren __________

DOUG’S Pressure Washing & Painting

Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A. Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

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Send well wishes and season’s greetings to more than 20,000 people in the Central and South Lafourche Community! Call Laurie at The Lafourche Gazette at 985-693-7229 or email ads@TLGnewspaper.com

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, things are going to change with regard to your professional life. Expect some good news at work and possibly a promotion. Make the most of this opportunity. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This week is bound to be very social, and your calendar is full. Pick and choose what you want to do, and you can expect to enjoy all of your experiences in the week ahead. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Expect to start the week on an exciting note, Gemini. Big news is coming your way, and you can allow yourself to enjoy this exciting time in your life. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, enjoy time with your significant other in the days ahead. A romantic trip could be just the way to go, and both of you will appreciate the one-on-one time. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Home matters have been on your mind, Leo. This week you will reach a resolution to your issue. Your hard work has paid off so you can have some fun.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This is a week you are bound to enjoy, Virgo. The next several days will be full of structured fun, and that is right up your alley. Enjoy the company of friends and family. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may prefer to keep to yourself this week, but you are more likely to be surrounded by friends and family. Make the most of this time with loved ones. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, things are set to go your way and you couldn’t be happier. You thrive on being in control, and that’s right where you will be this week. Good things are ahead. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you tend to get restless with routine, so take some time to switch things up this week. Take a different route to work or school. Otherwise, make new friends. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your love of travel continues this week, and you won’t be content until you hit the road. If you have the chance to travel, make the most of this opportunity.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, now is a great time to aim for a promotion at work or make some changes to make yourself more marketable. It’s time to push ahead in your career. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, this is an exciting period for you, as both personal plans and career goals come to fruition. Enjoy the ride in the days ahead. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 14 Jackson Rathbone, Actor (30) DECEMBER 15 Martin Skrtel, Athlete (30) DECEMBER 16 Luke Harper, Wrestler (35) DECEMBER 17 Pope Francis, Religious Leader (78) DECEMBER 18 Ray Liotta, Actor (60) DECEMBER 19 Criss Angel, Magician (47) DECEMBER 20 Chris Robinson, Singer (48)

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Sunday, December 14, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Levee From 1-A

Prior to appropriation, assessors for SLLD determined that the portions taken should not be assessed at “per acre value” because there were no utilities and no access to the front of the tracts. They also used sales of front portions along the highway which were much higher than the “per acre value”, subtracted that amount from the whole value of a tract, divided the remainder and then came up with a value. Assuming that the back portions of the tracts were worth less, the board categorized them as “cleared” or “uncleared” pastureland and assigned what they called a “realistic” value between $1500 and $2000 per acre. SLLD actually figured the value at the time of only the part taken from each tract independent of the entire tract. The “per acre” value takes the entire tract and values the part taken as a percentage of the entire tract. If a 10-acre tract is worth $100,000 and 1 acre is taken, that acre is worth $10,000. The judges ruled that the “per acre” rather than the “dividing” method was the correct way to value the property. The judges cited SLLD’s failure to compensate landowners fairly and ruled that SLLD should pay about $10,000 to $13,000 per acre. “We respect the decision of the courts although we don’t agree,” said SLLD General Manager Windell Curole, voicing the disappointment of the entire board. Based on the judge’s decision in the class action suit, the levee district must pay over $1.5 million more to the owners of the appropriated tracts. In the other case, the judge’s ruling included payment to the landowner for the value of the dirt because the owner was in the dirt selling business before the appropriation took place and the taking of his land caused a loss of profit. Judge Barbera awarded Jarreau $11,869 for his 0.913 acre of land and nearly $170,000 for the dirt taken. When asked how they felt about the judgment, Penny Jarreau, wife of Chad Jarreau, who owns Bayou Construction & Trucking, said: “Now that it’s over with, everybody has to do what’s right, not what you feel is right. Experts told us exactly what our land was worth. The judge sided with us for a reason. Justice was done and I feel blessed.” And to people who would say that an acre of land at the foot of the borrow canal is not worth the $10 to $13,000 price tag, Jarreau says those people are misinformed. “Those people don’t know what they’re talking about. We are in the dirt business. We bought that land to sell the dirt and they were taking away our livelihood and nobody really seemed to care,” said Jarreau. Members of the class action suit, through their attorney, declined any comment. So, what is “fair”? State law requires that all lands taken, used, damaged or destroyed for levee or levee drainage purposes shall be paid for at “fair market value” at the time they were taken. But if these rulings stand, the future costs of building or improving levees in Lafourche or any other parish in south Louisiana may be too expensive to undertake. How does the public’s desire to protect itself from flooding weigh against the right of the landowner to be fairly compensated for his loss of property? SLLD is considering an appeal to these judgments. Perhaps a “fair” compromise can be reached.

Council From 1-A

“No councilmen and very few port commissioners were invited,” he stated at the meeting. Lorraine was also irritated about a sign at the launch which only recognizes the state’s contribution to the project, a $487,000 grant from the Wallop-Breaux Act. “The parish and the port put up 50-60% of the money for the launch, not just Wallop-Breaux,” said Lorraine. Randolph explained that the sign was required in the contract to accept the money from the state and that it is “unfair to focus on the negative part of this.” “We can put a sign acknowledging the parish and the port. But there is a way to ask for it,” she said. Randolph argued that the idea to do a ribbon cutting was not her administration’s and noted several other parish projects which did not have ribbon cutting ceremonies. “We did not do ribbon cuttings for Laurel Valley Road, or the Company Canal, or one of 12 and two of 12 pump stations. We don’t want a pat on the back,” she stated. Randolph called Lorraine’s argument “childish”. “No it’s not childish,” replied Lorraine, vowing to hold another opening ceremony at the launch in the near future to which the public will be invited and everyone who had a hand in the launch’s creation will be recognized.

Grants From 1-A

Not bad for an organization that began less than a decade ago and started by a group of fishing buddies. “We are a great group of really great, dedicated guys,” says Chris Moran, FOA vice president. “We are all friends and all work in the oil and gas industry. We fished in many tournaments for years and decided that we should have our own.” In 2010 Moran purchased Fourchon Marina. In 2011 the FOA held its first fishing rodeo and they’ve been awarding grants and scholarships since. “We try to keep the grants as local as possible,” explains Moran. “And, we operate the grant program within the confines of our mission statement … helping local educational and charitable organizations while promoting the oil and gas industry.” And that is exactly what they do! Only one of the 20 grant recipients were housed outside of Lafourche Parish. Julie Bourgeois with Virtual Academy of Lafourche is equally grateful to the FOA for the generous grant. The Lafourche Parish charter school has quadrupled enrollment over the last year to 454 students and is spread across five campuses. “We have grown and plan to use our grant for computers at our South Lafourche and Thibodaux campuses,” she says. “So, thank you for this great opportunity.” Her sentiments were echoed time and again by representatives from H.L. Bourgeois High School, South Lafourche High School, the Lafourche Parish School Board, Holy Rosary Catholic School, etc. The list of schools is lengthy. The FOA’s commitment to education is apparent. “If you support schools and education … if you start there, you can’t go wrong,” says Moran with certainty. The FOA has partnered with the Bayou Community Foundation (BCF), a community foundation specifically serving Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle. The BCF acts as the funnel through which monies, grants and donations pass through to be distributed to our community. BCF Chairman J.J. Bouquet explained his organization as our area’s bucket – the place where funds can be put into to

help during natural disasters and started after the devastation endured by hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike. “The nation wanted to help and people wanted to give … there was no receptacle, or bucket, for people to put their money into to help us in our area,” says Bouquet. “The BCF is our area’s emergency bucket.” Three years ago, the BCF was awarded $500,000 from the Gheens Foundation, to be awarded $100,000 yearly for five years. The award came with a caveat – the BCF had to distribute double that amount to receive the funds. “It’s a win-win! Partnering with the BCF allows us get a person on their board and we can participate in the distribution of matching funds,” says Moran. The FOA grants are distributed through the BCF and the BCF gets matching funds from the Gheens Foundation. The Lafourche Shriners Club has been around since 1953 and spend nearly $50,000 yearly to pay for local Shriners Hospital patient’s travel. They’re using their $10,000 FOA grant to help defer those costs. Restore or Retreat is using their $5,000 grant to pay for coastal education programs and technology upgrades. The Bayou Playhouse is upgrading their sound system with their $5,000. Organizations as well as schools have noticed the gifting done by the FOA at Christmas time. But, they’re not the only ones who’ve noticed lately. The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the FOA by awarding the group with its distinguished Community Hero Award presented at its annual awards banquet. The award is a tribute to an individual who has displayed continual service through the years to the betterment of the communities of Lafourche Parish or Grand Isle, and must be a non-compensatory, volunteer of service. To learn more about the grant program, the Fourchon Oilman’s Association or the Bayou Community Foundation, you can visit fourchonoilmans.com or bayoucf.org.

New report looks at demographics of TOPS recipients BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A new report for the Board of Regents and state lawmakers provides an analysis of who receives free college tuition from Louisiana’s TOPS program. Among the findings of the report, which looked at TOPS awards given to about 180,000 students from 2003 to 2014: — 79 percent of TOPS recipients were white, 15 percent were black. In Louisiana, 64 percent of residents are white, and 32 percent are black. — 58 percent of TOPS recipients were women. In Louisiana, about 51 percent of residents are fe-

male. — TOPS recipients on average come from households with incomes ranging from $70,000 to $99,999. Louisiana’s median household income is $44,164. — 33 percent of recipients lost their TOPS award because they didn’t continue to meet the academic criteria required in college. — The average ACT score for TOPS recipients was 23.2, while the average high school grade point average was 3.3. The average ACT score for recipients who lost their award was 22.9, while their average high school GPA was 3.13. — 62 percent of TOPS

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Two Hunters Two hunters got a pilot to fly them into the far north for elk hunting. They were quite successful in

their venture and bagged six big bucks. The pilot came back, as arranged, to pick them up. They started loading their gear into the plane, in-

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recipients get a baccalaureate degree within six years, compared to 32 percent of non-TOPS students. — The average TOPS award cost $2,286 in the 1998-99 school year and $4,530 by the 2013-14 school year. — 52.9 percent of TOPS recipients last year went to colleges in the University of Louisiana System, 33.2 percent to LSU System campuses, 4.7 percent to schools in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, 1.4 percent to campuses in the Southern University System and 7.5 percent to private institutions in Louisiana.

cluding the six elk. But the pilot objected and said, “The plane can only take four of your elk; you will have to leave two behind.” They argued with him, the year before they had shot six and the pilot had allowed them to put all aboard. The plane was the same model and capacity. Reluctantly, the pilot finally permitted them to put all six aboard. But when the attempted to take off and leave the valley, the little plane could not make it and they crashed into the wilderness. Climbing out of the wreckage, one hunter said to the other, “Do you know where we are?” “I think so,” replied the other hunter. “I think this is about the same place where we crashed last year.”

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