Wednesday, December 17, 2014 The Lafourche Gazette

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Defense, tourism among winners in spending bill

Drone technology aids levee district

Deanna Smiles …

ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Michigan boot-maker, potato farmers and more than 1,200 contractors that supply parts for a next-generation fighter plane are among the many winners in the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill passed by Congress. Supporters of manufacturers added a provision that would create publicprivate partnerships to accelerate the transition of new technologies from basic research to commercial applications. The travel and tourism industry won a six-year renewal of the Corporation for Travel Promotion, or Brand USA, to promote tourism in the United States. Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans, which benefit from a unique tax break that’s threatened by the Affordable Care Act, won a provision that makes sure they keep it. The items were widely supported but had failed to advance in a Congress beset by feuding and stalemate. So they caught a ride on the unstoppable omnibus measure, the last major train leaving the Capitol Hill station this year. So too did a renewal of federal payments to support rural school districts surrounded by federal lands, which are deprived of property tax revenue. Medical marijuana dispensaries won new guarantees against harassment by federal authorSee Bill Page 8-A

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VOLUME 49 NUMBER 14

By: Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

Staff photo by Babs

Relay for Life team Deanna’s Smiles hosted a Christmas event for the whole family at the Larose Civic Center Saturday in which all proceeds benefited the American Cancer Society. The day’s festivities included Santa’s Bayou Workshop, a 5K Santa run, sleigh rides, and more. Pictured are Santa Bob Faulk and elf Cheyenne Rauscher. And if you want to see Santa again, he’ll be making another appearance this Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Rouse Supermarket in Larose as the Cajun Cruisers will once again host their annual toy run.

Why oil is down by half, what it means for you JONATHAN FAHEY AP Energy Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil has fallen by nearly half in just six months, a surprising and steep plunge that has consumers cheering, producers howling and economists wringing their hands over whether this is a good or bad thing. The price of a barrel of oil is just under $56, down from a summer high of $107, and lower than at any time since the U.S. was still in recession in the spring of 2009. So what’s going on? A global imbalance of supply and demand that is rippling across the world economy, for better and worse. Supplies Go Boom Years of high oil prices, interrupted briefly by the recession, inspired drillers around the world to scour the earth’s crust for more oil. They found it. Since 2008 oil companies in the U.S., for example, have increased production by 70 percent, or 3.5 million barrels of oil per day. To put

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that in perspective, that increase alone is more than the production of any OPEC member other than Saudi Arabia. As U.S. production was ramping up, turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa reduced supplies from Libya, Iran and elsewhere. A balance was struck: Increasing supplies from outside of OPEC and from Iraq’s recovering oil industry helped meet rising demand around the world as other OPEC supplies waivered. But now those OPEC supplies look more certain despite continuing turmoil, and those non-OPEC supplies have swamped the market. OPEC estimated last week that the world would need 28.9 million barrels of its oil per day next year, the lowest in more than a decade. At the same time, OPEC countries plan to produce 30 million barrels of oil per day next year. That supply surplus is sending global prices lower. Demand Goes Bust Global demand is still expected to grow next See Oil Page 7-A

The South Lafourche Levee District has expanded into the aviation sector. Well … sort of. The district recently purchased a small drone, which will allow officials to check levee conditions without the necessity of jumping into an airplane or boat. Levee District general manager Windell Curole says he got the idea after watching a feature on the technology on a national news program. “We started shopping around and found one that we think meets our needs perfectly,” he said. “It’s all about getting your eyes up to see what’s going on with the levee system. We can check the tops of the pump stations and the outside base of the levee with a lot more ease now. This should prove to be very beneficial to the district.” Indeed, this technology does allow one to get their “eyes up”. The drone, which is hand controlled from a mid-sized control pad, can be steered up to 300 yards in height and in any direction for the same distance. It can produce both video and still photography footage and the individual controlling the drone can see what it sees through a small screen on the control pad. “The only downside to this technology so far is that the battery only has a life of 20 minutes,” Curole says. See Drone Page 7-A

South Lafourche Levee District General Manager Windell Curole holds up a drone that will be used by the District.

Dr. Ryan Matherne offers a local option for patients with skin care needs

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It serves as a barrier to germs and helps to protect internal organs. Cells in the skin communicate with the brain and allow temperature, touch, and pain sensations. “Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. It accounts for nearly half of all cancers in the United States,” says the American Cancer Society. A Dermatologist is a doctor who specialists in treating and improving the appearance of a patient’s skin, hair and nails. “Dermatologists diagnose and treat more than 3,000 different diseases. These diseases include skin cancer, eczema, acne, psoriasis, and nail infections,” according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Ryan J. Matherne is a board-certified

Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist. He treats thousands of patients each year with skin-related health issues at his practice, Matherne Dermatology. As of January 1, 2015 Matherne Dermatology will be housed in Dr. Gary Birdsall’s Medical Clinic, located at 102 West 112th Street in Cut Off. Currently, Dr. Matherne sees patients in the former office of Dr. Jay Vega (160 Hwy. 3161 in Cut Off). “It is an amazing opportunity to take care of patients in the parish in which I was raised. Having a doctor-patient relationship with hometown people is something I knew I always wanted,” says Dr. Matherne. A unique aspect of Matherne Dermatology is that by being both a certified Dermatologist as well as a Dermapathologist, Dr. Matherne is

able to examine a rash or lesion and take a sample of it [a skin biopsy] and then personally interpret that biopsy. There is a follow-up of any questionable rash Dr. Ryan Matherne or skin growth. The process is much quicker since he doesn’t have to send the samples out of area to be processed. “My practice involves seeing patients from infancy on up to geriatric age. We see patients for medical, surgical and cosmetic Dermatology needs,” says Dr. Matherne. See Matherne Page 7-A

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Cajun Cruisers’ Toy Run set for Sat.

The Cajun Cruisers’ annual toy run will be held Saturday, December 20 at 1 p.m. at Rouse’s Supermarket in Larose. Bring by toys for children in need and come visit with Santa.

French puppet show to entertain Dec. 20

A French Christmas puppet show, La Legende de Tchantes will be held on Saturday, December 20 at 10 a.m. at the Lockport Library. The French Club, based on cultural exchange, is happy to invite you to celebrate Christmas with a special puppet show directly inspired from Belgium. The show will be bilin-

gual. Come with your children, grandchildren or special ones to have a funny and traditional Christmas moment. At this time of the year, Belgian kids love to see the adventures of a wellknown folk guy called Tchantchès. It would be a real pleasure to make this little puppet travel in Louisiana to tell you his legend. Attendees will be welcomed with delicious goodies such as crêpes, speculoos cookies and waffles.

Handgun training course set for Dec. 28

A concealed handgun training course will be held on Sunday, December 28 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland. Cost is $110. Advance registration is required. Go to www.lpso.net/concealedhandgunreg. For more information, contact: Lieutenant Day (985) 803-1062 or (985) 438-7873 lafate-day@lps

o.net This course is a prerequisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.

Public invited to Christmas Eve service

The South Lafourche Baptist Church, 17077 E. Main St. in Cut Off, will host a Christmas Eve candlelight service with Christmas caroling on Wednesday, December 24 starting at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Sign ups ongoing for SLHS Kiddie Camp

All children, Pre-K through fifth grade, are invited to participate in Dancing With the Stars at the South Lafourche High School Tarponette Kiddie Camp. Children will learn a dance on Saturday, January 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the South Lafourche High School gym and receive a tshirt and snack. Participants will then perform on Friday, January 16 at the SLHS varsity basketball game at 7 p.m. Cost is $35 but the memories and showing off in front of a crowd is priceless!

Printer cartridges, old cell phones needed

The Bayou Bell Ringers collect printer cartridges and old cell phones to recycle. Call Pam at 985-6917239 or drop off at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Golden Meadow, Jimmy’s Service Station in Larose or H & R Block in Larose.

Overeaters support group to meet locally

Christmas Sweet Sale Larose Civic Center’s

All orders must be placed by 5pm on Friday, December 19th, 2014. Pick ups are between 9am and noon on Tuesday, December 23 and Wednesday, December 24.

Tart a la Bouille.............................$8.00/ea

Coconut Tart.................................$8.00/ea

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Tea Cookies...................................$7.00/dz Iced Tea Cookies........................$12.00/dz Petite Fours....................................$1.25/ea Peanut Butter Fudge.....................$0.75/ea

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All proceeds benefit the Larose Civic Center.

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A new Overeaters Anonymous support group will meet at the South Lafourche Library on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. If you are a compulsive eater or have issues with food, this is your support group. Call Renee at 7981369 or visit OA.org.

LCOA offers rides to elderly, disabled

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. For more information on the services provided by the Lafourche Council on Aging call 1-888-879-4400 or 985-532-0457.

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Letters and Opinions

A vote of confidence for Louisiana

Pulling off successful statewide elections is no easy task; especially those with as much attention and importance as Louisiana’s Congressional races in November and December. The tremendous effort of my staff along with our Clerks of Court, Registrars of Voters, Election Day Commissioners and many, many others reflect our collective commitment to democracy and our respect for our sacred right to vote. As a result, more than 2.7 million ballots were cast in November and December throughout the state. Close to four million hits to the Secretary of State’s website were recorded with more than half coming from use of our GeauxVote Mobile app for sample ballots, polling locations and turnby-turn directions. Real-time election results were posted online and on the app in record time, allowing citizens across the nation to follow Louisiana’s historical outcomes minute-by-minute. To simply say “thank you� to those who administer the elections and to those who took the time to go vote does not adequately express my pride for a job well done. Louisiana demonstrated that we deserve our national rankings recognizing our election laws, processes and procedures as some of the best in the country, but I know it is the human element that undoubtedly makes our system truly exceptional. I look forward to 2015 with much enthusiasm and pride, and hope that everyone enjoys a safe and restful holiday season! Tom Schedler Louisiana Secretary of State __________________

Punished for showing Christmas Spirit

South Louisiana Jeep Association took part in the Cajun Christmas Parade sponsored by the Terrebonne Parish Government on December 5 in Houma. A lot of Jeeps were decorated with Christmas lights and decorations to ride in the parade. But, unfortunately, I was forced to leave the parade route because people were throwing stuff at our vehicles. Later, I was then pulled over by a Terrebonne Parish policeman. When the officer approached me, he had an attitude. I was disappointed because I got a ticket for improper lighting; the Christmas lights that were on my Jeep because I took part in the parade. I feel that the officer could have had some compassion in the situation. I called the Houma Po-

lice Department and was told that it’s the officer’s decision whether or not to give me a ticket. I went to talk to the Sheriff to see if I could get it reduced to a warning but it looks doubtful. I feel that the officer was having a bad day and took it out on me. I had my wife and two-yearold in the vehicle and was wearing a Santa hat; but, he definitely was not in the Christmas spirit. Lawrence Dean Larose, LA __________________

EDITOR’S NOTE: Opinions expressed are strictly those of the letter writer and not of this newspaper. Letters should be brief and to the point. They must include the writer’s signature, address and daytime telephone number. Initials and pen names will not be accepted. Letters from the same writer are not published when they follow frequently upon another.

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Local author releases first of a series of novels Wednesday, December 17, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

“In a Small Pond� “A Class Act� By Leroy Martin

In 1918 a letter addressed to Arthur Scott, Principal at Golden Meadow Elementary School, Golden Meadow, Louisiana, (no zip codes then), was nervously opened by the recipient. The first word he read was “Greetingsâ€?. He had been drafted into the army. America had joined World War I and Principal Arthur Scott would soon become Private Arthur Scott. Turning to his assistant, Miss Loretta McCabe, he said, “It’s all yours, I’m out of here,â€? or something like that. I wasn’t there. Miss McCabe had been his assistant since the school opened in the teens. A junior high, built in 1931, became a high school in 1933. Leonard Miller was appointed principal, (head man, top dog numero uno, leu prom-yea ‌ OK, you saw the movie “Airplaneâ€?, too. Actually it was Airplane one.) Miss McCabe became assistant principal again. Sometimes, during that period she married Menton Chouest, a local businessman. They had three children, Menton, Jr., whose son Daniel married my best friend Vin Bruce’s first

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born, Gail; Thelma, who became a doctor, and Jackie, whose beauty and long hair made the high school boys swoon. At the time, I wasn’t interested in older women, and she had at least two years on me. Jackie grew up to marry the son of famous New Orleans restaurateur Diamond Jim Moran. His real last name was Brocado. Mrs. Chouest was a handsome woman who never appeared in public without full make up. She wore her hair in braids, piled on top of her head, probably long like daughter Jackie, but we’ll never know. Mrs. Chouest also taught classes like Mr. Miller, and together, with their colleagues made a Golden Meadow High School diploma, in effect, equal to today’s college B.A. Degree. The classes I had with her reinforced my need to read. She introduced me to great literature and the classic authors, Poe, Dickens, Emerson, Hemmingway, Mark Twain and Shakespeare. I know you’ll say, Shakespeare ‌ “ughâ€?. I must confess, I never fully read any of his plays, but I loved his soliloquies. Mrs. Chouest made me memorize them, and I can still recite a few; “Is this a dagger I see before me? The handle towards my hand?â€?; “To be or not to be, that is the questionâ€?; “Alas poor Yorlick, I knew him well, Horatioâ€?; “What light through yonder window breaksâ€?; “Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrowâ€?; and my all-time favorite, “The fault dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselvesâ€?. End of literature lesson. No charge. Mrs. Menton Chouest was a refined and cultured

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lady and her legacy and influence still remain. Her greatest achievement: She brought the pomp and circumstances and the beauty and glamour of a New Orleans Carnival Ball to the auditorium and stage of Golden Meadow High School. With students as king, queen, dukes, captains and pages, the spectacle of her annual productions were as real as a Mardi Gras pageant as one can experience. Fortunately, it was not just for the teachers and student body, but the general public was offered and welcomed to view the extravaganza which is fondly remembered and cherished. Mrs. Menton Chouest personified class and she brought and shared it with a community that remains eternally appreciative and grateful. On a personal note: Two of my CDs are still available on line at Amazon, Flat Town Music and Itunes. They are Leroy Martin, “Cajun Folk Songs�, and Leroy “Lee� Martin, “My

CDs anyone?

Old Swamp Popsâ€?, a double CD with 60 songs, including Cajun and English Christmas and New Year songs. (A sample review in a national music magazine, Leroy “Leeâ€? Martin remains a South Louisiana legend, the wonderful wizard of Bayou Lafourche music. This is an impressive 60-track history and a 1and ½ hour visit with a famous friend.) Wow! I’m all that? My friends know better, but who am I to question it? Anyway they’re cheap and make great Christmas gifts! Any revenues I may receive are and have always been donated to charitable organizations. Next two weeks, humorous holiday experiences. A man walked into a record store and asked: “Have you got anything by The Doors?â€? “Yes,â€? he was answered, “A bucket and a fire extinguisher.â€? Bye now!

Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com.

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Ever hear about the crab that climbed out of the basket? He fought his way out, avoiding the other crabs pulling him down. He escaped into the tall swaying sugarcane, and then he learned the alchemy of turning grass into gold. The Grinding Season, the first of a series of novels by T.M. Hukins, is the story of RĂŠmi Rousseau, an ambitious French Acadian youth who rises from the depths of poverty to the heights of the planter class aristocracy in mid-nineteenth century Louisiana. Swept away on a daring adventure to Texas during the Mexican Invasion of 1842, he finds his fortune, or rather, his fortune finds him. RĂŠmi Rousseau is an ordinary young man who finds himself in extraordinary circumstances to which he must adapt if he is to maintain his hard-won position in society and establish himself as the patriarch of Prosperine, a

struggling sugarcane plantation along the Mississippi River. The Grinding Season was a semi-finalist in the Pirate’s Alley William Faulkner Society’s 2014 Words & Music competition. The book is available for purchase at www.lunaregnumpress.com and the St. Joseph Plantation gift shop in Vacherie, LA. T.M Hukins, a native of Larose and resident of southeast Louisiana, earned a B.A. in English from Nicholls State University.

Work Ready U (formerly GED) program is accepting students 18 years of age or older at the Galliano campus, behind the South Lafourche Library on Hwy. 308 in Galliano. Orientation will be held January 5 and 6. Students that are interested in getting their high school equivalence diploma, substitute teaching certificate, learn to speak and write the English language,

or prepare for the paraprofessional test are encouraged to call the school at 985-632-5177 for more information. This program can help with acquiring the means to improve life skills that can lead to a job providing sustainable wages. If you are anyone you know is looking for something like this, please call the school at 985-632-5177.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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LA Select (71 to 90 Ct.) 1 Lb. Pk. 8 Oz.

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is urging residents to be cautious about suspicious persons, phone calls or mail items this holiday season as scam artists continue to prey on area residents. “The holidays are a prime time for scam artists and identity thieves to go into overdrive,� said Sheriff Webre. “These thieves take advantage of the ‘hustle and bustle’ of the Christmas season by trying to defraud hard-working, unsuspecting citizens by stealing sensitive account information or conning victims into sending them money.� Last month, a Lafourche Parish man received a call from someone claiming to represent a casino he had recently visited. The caller sounded official and even gave the man an identification number and prize number. He told the man to use a Green Dot MoneyPak card to send several hundred dollars in order to receive his prize. Luckily, at that point, the man recognized the call as a scam and did not provide any of his information. The call came from an 876-area code based in Jamaica, which is also a common sign of a scam. In another recent scam a Lafourche Parish woman was called by someone claiming to represent a computer software company. The caller told the woman her computer had been “hacked� and asked for several hundred dollars to fix the problem. She provided the caller with her bank account information, and was later contacted by her bank about possible fraudulent charges to her account amounting to several hundred dollars. In both cases, the victim was presented with common signs of a scam. Sheriff Webre offers the following general signs that a phone call, salesperson, website or email is probably a scam: - You are told to pay taxes or shipping charges for a larger sum of money or luxury prize. - You are told to send payment “immediately� (for any reason) or suffer some

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Lafourche Parish Government’s Office of Grants and Economic Development said business license renewals were mailed out recently. All current businesses operating in Lafourche Parish must renew their licenses before March 1 to avoid added penalties. Also note that anyone who conducts business in the unincorporated parts of Lafourche Parish needs to obtain a business license. For any questions or further clarification about license renewals, call (985) 493-6655.

consequence. - You are not familiar with the caller, the company name, or they refuse to tell you. - You are contacted by an unknown caller, but the caller I.D. shows your information or that of a friend or relative.

- The caller asks for sensitive account or personal information. - The caller uses offensive or vulgar language. - A government or law enforcement agency asks you to wire money immediately or give personal information for any reason.

If you experience any of these signs, hang up the phone, delete the email, or shut the door and report the call to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. If you believe the salesperson or call was legitimate, they will understand your concern. You can contact the company yourself with contact information you know to be valid and verify the call. Sheriff Webre said the bottom line is to use com-

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nothing not to like about the drop in oil prices. The national average gasoline price has fallen for 81 straight days to $2.55 a gallon, its lowest level since October of 2009, according to AAA. It’s $1.15 a gallon cheaper than its high for the year, saving U.S. households $100 a month as they shop for holiday presents. “Any time gas prices go down that is a good thing,� said Randy Daniels, 30, who was shopping recently at the Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta. “An extra 20 or 30 bucks in my pocket goes far.� Diesel and jet fuel prices have also plunged, helping boost the profits and share prices of airlines and shippers. Heating oil is the cheapest it has been in four years, reducing home heating prices just in time for winter for many in the chilly

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“However, if we begin our surveys in the proper place, one can cover a fair amount of area in that time.� Video of the capability of the drone is now available on the South Lafourche Levee District website. Go to slld.org and click on the “marsh creation project� section. Here you will find footage captured by the drone behind Oakridge Park in Golden Meadow heading north to the town’s corporate limits. The still picture on the left is a photo before the marsh creation project. The video on the right taken from the drone is after the project has been underway. “This technology will really give us, and the public as well, a great perspective on how the levee system is working and where we need to concentrate our future efforts,� Curole said.

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Dr. Matherne is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and Dermatopathology. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatopathology, the Louisiana Dermatological Society and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at LSU. You can visit his website at mathernedermatology.com and follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/MatherneDermatology. To schedule an appointment, call 985-3069966.

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reduce the pensions of current retirees, drawing fire from many unions and the powerful AARP. Such opposition blocked the bill from advancing as a stand-alone measure but couldn’t keep it out of the omnibus bill. The core of the bill is the $1.1 trillion to fund the one-third of the federal budget that Congress renews each year, typically making small adjustments. Such so-called discretionary appropriations have been held flat at current levels after being given relief from automatic spending cuts called sequestration last year. The sweeping measure extends its reach into every corner of government, from $5.4 billion to battle Ebola and another $5 billion to fight Islamic State militants, to funding for medical research and record funding for subsidies to airlines serving rural airports. Agencies winning increases include the FBI, NASA, the National Institutes of Health and a program to process a large backlog of rape kits used to gather evidence in sexual assault cases. The maximum Pell Grant would increase to $5,830, and the Pentagon would be awarded 64 new

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Two arrested as agents seize over $24,000 of marijuana in Galliano Lafourche Parish narcotics agents seized over $24,000 in marijuana and arrested two Galliano men during an investigation Friday. Agents arrested Gwyn Harris, 54, who was the subject of the investigation, as well as Dean Chouest, 62, a fugitive who is now also facing drug charges. The Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force had been conducting an investigation after learning about the possible sale of narcotics at Harris’ residence. At around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12, agents went to the residence where they immediately made contact with two men, one of whom was Harris. Agents talked to Harris about their investigation, and upon searching his residence, discovered remnants of suspected marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia. During questioning, Harris admitted to having marijuana inside a storage unit in Galliano. Agents traveled to the unit and discovered a “brick” of suspected marijuana weighing approximately 5.3 pounds with an estimated street value of $24,240. They also discovered several items commonly used in the sale of illegal narcotics. The other male subject at Harris’ residence was identified as Dean Chouest, and agents discovered he had an active warrant for contempt of court. Agents also discovered Chouest to have a small pipe in his possession with residue

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bounds at the New Orleans 5 with about four minutes left in the second. But the Saints responded with a 10play, 95-yard drive.’ Brees threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Colston with 38 seconds left, giving the Saints a 14-0 lead. Cutler’s pass was then picked off by Pierre Warren on the final play in the half. Brees and Hill connected for a 7-yard TD on their first possession in the third on a similar play as their first score, making it 21-0. It was 24-0 early in the fourth when Cutler hit Marquess Wilson with a 1yard touchdown pass, denying New Orleans its first shutout since 2012. The Saints wasted a big scoring opportunity in the early going. New Orleans took over at the Chicago 24 after Patrick Robinson intercepted a pass that went off Martellus Bennett’s hands on the game’s third play from scrimmage. Rather than grab the lead, the Saints quickly gave the ball back. Nick Toon got stripped by Brock Vereen after a 10-yard reception and Jared Allen made the recovery at the 3. The Saints came away empty-handed on their next possession when Shayne Graham’s 51-yard field-goal attempt fell short. But the Saints eventually found their stride. “I think there’s a sense of urgency that we need to create each week, and we need to be mindful of how important that edge is to play well,� coach Sean Payton said. “It’s something we made a point of emphasis with everyone.� NOTES: Bears kicker Robbie Gould was inactive with a right quadriceps injury, leaving the kicking duties to Jay Feely for the second straight week. Safety Chris Conte and offensive lineman Michael Ola missed the game because of back injuries. ... Saints LT Terron Armstead (neck) started and LB Junior Galette (knee) played after they were listed as questionable. ___ AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

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Falcons coach Smith facing an uncertain future GEORGE HENRY Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Coach Mike Smith keeps searching for ways to fix the Atlanta Falcons, and nothing seems to work. Since finishing 10 yards shy of the Super Bowl two years ago, the Falcons have been a model of dysfunction on the field. They are 9-21 over the last two years and have lost three of five entering Sunday’s game at New Orleans. “Every time we go out there, we know what we’re up against and how we’re going to be evaluated,� Smith said on Monday. “So it hurts, but we’ve learned from those losses and we’ve

learned from what happened yesterday.� Victories over the Saints and Carolina would make Atlanta 7-9 and give Smith his third NFC South title in seven seasons. That might be hard to imagine considering how poorly the Falcons have played this year, but their division is one of the weakest in league history. “We all understand where we’re at,� Smith said. “We know we control our own destiny. It doesn’t matter what anyone else does. The first thing we have to do is go down and play very well and win the game in New Orleans.� See Falcons Page 2-B

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Les Miles has informed LSU athletic officials that he hasn’t been contacted by Michigan about the Wolverines’ coaching vacancy and has no intention of leaving the Tigers. LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette says Miles sought to make his status with LSU clear Monday following reports by news outlets in Michigan, citing unidentified sources, that Miles had been contacted about the Michigan job. Miles is in his 10th season at LSU, a span that included the Tigers’ 2007 national title and 2011 Southeastern Conference championship. He is paid about $4.3 million annually and his two top assistants — offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and defensive coordinator John Chavis— each are paid more than $1 million. The 61-year-old Miles played at Michigan in the mid-1970s and later became a Wolverines assistant coach under the late Bo Schembelcher. But the last two times Michigan had coaching vacancies, following the 2007 and

2010 seasons, Miles remained at LSU. This season, the Tigers went 8-4 during the regular season, with all four losses against teams in the SEC West. LSU has accepted an invitation to play Notre Dame in the Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 30. Miles will enter the bowl game with a record of 103-28 at LSU. His victory total as coach of the Tigers is second only in school history to that of Charles McClendon, who won 137 games in 18 years at LSU. Miles took his first head coaching job at Oklahoma State in 2001. He was hired by LSU in 2005, after Nick Saban left to take his first NFL head coaching job with Miami. Saban spent only two unsuccessful years with the Dolphins before returning to the college ranks with Alabama — the team that ruined LSU’s bid for a perfect 14-0 record in the 2011 season by beating the Tigers in the January 2012 BCS national championship game in New Orleans. The Tigers had beaten the Tide earlier in the year in Tuscaloosa.

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Kelly says Notre Dame will use 2 QBs against LSU TOM COYNE Associated Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Everett Golson and Malik Zaire will both play quarterback when Notre Dame faces No. 22 LSU in the Music City Bowl, with coach Brian Kelly saying he believes they can both help the Irish against the nation’s best pass defense. “I think both have some

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank hasn’t said publicly if the coach will return next year, but Smith insists that he’s not fretting about job security and is focused solely on helping Atlanta beat the Saints. It won’t be easy. Smith is 1-5 at New Orleans, 4-9 in the series. Smith will need to coach a nearly perfect game and avoid clock management gaffes that allowed Detroit and Cleveland to kick last-second winning field goals. Against the Steelers, Smith decided to punt from the Atlanta 25 on fourthand-two late in the fourth quarter. Sending the NFL’s most porous defense back on the field turned out to be the wrong move as the Steelers consumed the final 4 minutes, 34 seconds to win 27-20. “When you don’t win, it’s not fun,� Smith said. “It’s not fun for the players. It’s not fun for the coaches. It’s not fun for our fans. Ultimately, there’s one guy held accountable for it, and that’s the head coach.� Quarterback Matt Ryan, who threw an interception against Pittsburgh that cornerback William Gay returned for a 52-yard touchdown, could help Smith’s cause by playing a mistake-free game. Ryan has thrown a pick in each of the last four games. It marked the third time this year that he’s had an interception returned for a TD. “It was just kind of a tough play,� Ryan said. “I let it go and certainly that’s a decision you can’t make. I can’t do that. It stops there.� Notes: Smith said he anticipates that WR Julio Jones, the NFL’s secondleading receiver, will be “ready to go� Sunday. Jones suffered a hip injury late in a loss at Green Bay two weeks ago and didn’t play in Sunday’s home loss to Pittsburgh. Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

different traits and we need a way to win the game,� Kelly said Monday evening after the team completed its third practice for the Dec. 30 game. “I think both of them can help us win.� Golson helped Notre Dame get to the national championship game two years ago and started all 12

games for the Irish (7-5) this season, but has thrown 14 interceptions and fumbled the ball away eight times. He was replaced by Zaire, a sophomore, late in the first half in the regular-season finale against USC with Notre Dame down 35-0. Zaire led the Irish on a pair of scor-

ing drives in 49-14 loss, completing nine of 20 passes for 170 yards. Kelly had originally said there would be a competition to determine who would play in the bowl game, but decided using both would give the Irish the best chance against the Tigers. He said with Notre Dame’s defense is struggling, giving up 30 or more points for a school-record See LSU Page 4-B

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seven straight games, losing the last four, the Irish offense needs to keep LSU’s offense off the field. “Both have skill sets that are a little bit different that we’ll use in the game,” Kelly said. “We’ll go with their strengths and call upon those strengths in the game. I feel very confident I can manage both of them.” He said it won’t be a matter of pulling one for the other if the team isn’t moving. He said there will be a specific plan on when to use each. Golson, a right-hander, has more experience and is the better passer “and is capable of some big plays”, while Zaire, a left-hander, is better with the read-option, Kelly said. “We think there’s more than that, they can both complement themselves in other areas,” Kelly said. Kelly said Golson has reacted well to the news, saying that he wouldn’t be an option if he didn’t show a willingness to work to get better. “He’s handled it great. He’s doing exactly what I’m asking him to do on a dayto-day basis,” Kelly said.

Team’s 4th straight trip

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette will face Nevada in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 20 at the Superdome. The Ragin’ Cajuns will return to New Orleans for the fourth straight year. They have won in all three previous seasons, beating Tulane, East Carolina and San Diego State. This year they will face Nevada (7-5), which finished 4-4 in the Mountain West Conference. Louisiana-Lafayette has an 8-4 record, including 7-1 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Ragin’ Cajuns are led by senior quarterback Terrance Broadway, a three-year starter who was the New Orleans Bowl MVP in 2012. Nevada will counter with senior quarterback Cody Fajardo, who has thrown for 2,374 yards and run for 997 more.

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away from the budget, just like road projects and health care services, the Legislature’s chief economist said Monday. But Greg Albrecht said the difference with Louisiana’s $7 billion in various tax credits, rebates and exemptions is that the spending comes off the top, with no annual oversight from state lawmakers before the money goes out the door. “It’s open-ended and unappropriated. It’s on auto-pilot. The programs, the parameters, the statutes that set them up, participation, payout. It’s got no controls, no review, nothing,” Albrecht told the Press Club of Baton Rouge. Some of the tax breaks have expiration dates, but they routinely get renewed. Albrecht has been trying to get decision-makers at the state Capitol to understand the financial implications of the tax credits, rebates and exemptions they’ve passed and continued over the years. His comments come as state lawmakers have openly wondered whether some of the tax breaks are too costly for the state to continue. Proposals to dole out new tax breaks have gotten tougher scrutiny as the state has grappled with repeated budget shortfalls since 2008, but only modest tweaks have been made overall. Attempts to rein in the programs run into criticism from the businesses or people who would be affected. They talk about the economic benefits of programs designed to attract certain businesses, incentivize certain behavior or help specific groups of people. Albrecht said decisions on how to spend state dollars on items from education to social services comes after money for the tax breaks is carved out, noting that the terms don’t change when the economy strengthens or weakens. “It has no regard to the

the upcoming fiscal legislative session that begins in April. But with 2015 an election year and Gov. Bobby Jindal opposed to any tax changes that raise additional revenue for state

session. Earlier this year, Jindal vetoed a measure that sought more oversight of the programs. The proposal by Sen. Jack Donahue, RMandeville, the Senate’s

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Animal Shelter to host Home for the Holidays event

Are you looking for a furry gift this Christmas season? Well, if you answered yes, than you definitely need to check out the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter’s (LPAS) “Home for the Holidays” adoption event scheduled for Friday, December 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is being put on by LPAS in conjunction with Hope for Animals, Hail Mary Rescue and Recycled Paws Rescue. “I’d love to see the public come out before Christmas to show their support for the animals of Lafourche Parish,” said Animal Shelter Manager Hilary Knight. “We will have adoptable animals available from LPAS as well as from other local rescue groups. It will be a good time for all.” Earlier this week, Knight and her dedicated staff saw 15 animals leave the shelter with the help of several placement partners. According to Community Services Deputy Director Reggie Bagala, the shelter wants to build on this momentum at the upcoming “Home for the Holidays” event. “This event is an example

Parish offers program to assist residents with tuition costs

Paying for education can be a daunting task. For this reason, Lafourche Parish Government’s Office of Community Action established a Tuition Assistance Program to assist eligible applicants with tuition costs by providing them with up to $500. While this amount might only cover a portion of expenses, any little bit can go a long way in helping pay for the myriad of costs associated with education. The program is intended to be used by Lafourche Parish residents only. Residents must also be aware that the funds for the program are not guaranteed. When applying for this aid, residents need to bring the items listed below with them when visiting the outreach offices located in Thibodaux, 2535 Veterans Blvd.; Mathews, 4876 Hwy. 1; and Cut Off, 1621 East Main St., Suite 13B. - Proof of income for everyone in the household – If paid weekly: last 4 check stubs; Bi-weekly: last 2 check stubs (If no income is shown, you must provide a statement from the person that helps with household expenses, along with his or her contact number) - Photo ID / Driver’s License for Head of Household - Social Security Cards and Birthdates for everyone in the household - Current Food Stamp Printout (no more than 30 days old) - Current SSI or SSA Award Letter - Current (most recent) Fee Invoice - Class Schedule For more information about the Tuition Assistance Program, call the Mathews outreach office at 537-7603, Thibodaux office at 446-6731 or Cut Off office at 632-3989.

Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind. Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect. Remember … animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!

of how we are trying our best to make our community a better place for the animals whose care we are entrusted with,” Bagala said. Knight also said Christmas pictures will be taken of adopters with their new pets and coffee and cookies will be available. To check out all the latest regarding the animals being housed at LPAS, visit LPAS at facebook.com/LafourcheParishAnimalShelter. For more information about the event, call 4463532.

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Lafourche Animal Shelter board members Sherry Robichaux, Rebecca Guidry, Ms. Tia, and shelter manager Hillary Knight participated in the Relay for Life event, Deanna Smiles, at the Larose Civic Center on Dec. 13. They handed out flyers on the Shelter’s spay and neuter program, local rescues and kids crayons/coloring pages. Pictured is Hillary Knight at the Shelter’s booth.

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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. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________

MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 ¾” gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ 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. _________________ Joan’s Discount Fireworks is open Dec. 15 thru Jan. 1. We are located at 111 Industrial Park Road in Larose (going towards North American Shipyard). On Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 everything will be buy 1 get 1 free of original price, plus tax. Little Dynamite is buy 1 get 1 free for $4. Some people said I wasn’t going to open this year, but I am. I’m local so please buy local! Ms. Joan Callais. _________________ Collection of Memorabilia For Sale: Hank Williams signed guitar, Fats Domino albums & the Moody Blues, Sean Peyton artist proof poster. Call 985-373-9153. _________________

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. _________________

HOUM A OFFICE HOUMA Verret Street Street 1011 Verret Louisiana 70360 Houma, Louisiana (985) 868-7554

THIBODAUX THIBOD AUX OFFICE anal Street, Street, Suite Suite 6 1054 C Canal ouisiana 70301 TThibodaux, hibodaux, LLouisiana (985) 446-7655 *Programs available only to qualified borrowers. Rates and programs subject to change without notice. apply. FHA = Federal Housing Administration. V A=V eterans Administration Underwriting terms and conditions apply. VA Veterans

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

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. _________________ Garage Sale: Wed. Dec. 17 & Thurs. Dec. 18 at 214 S. Henry St., Golden Meadow, from Hwy. 1 or from Alex Plaisance Blvd. (4-lane highway), across from Frank’s SuperMarket in Golden Meadow. Lots of clothes, knick knacks. Too much to list. Just in time for Christmas. No early birds please. 8 am till. _________________ Garage Sale: Wed., Thurs., Fri., & Sat., Dec. 17 thru 20 at Gaspard Drive. 7 am till. Appliances, furniture, decorations, etc. _________________ Garage Sale: 185 E. 74th Place, Dec. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. We still have lots of toys and great gifts for Christmas at really low prices. We have Christmas trees & decorations & gift bags & boxes to wrap your gifts. This is your last chance, so don’t miss out on a good opportunity before Christmas. We also have lots of fresh oranges for our trees for only 50¢ per pound. _________________ Indoor Garage Sale: Thurs. Dec. 18 & Fri. Dec. 19 at 512 Hamilton St., Larose. Rain or shine. _________________ Vintage & Antique Sale at My Favorite Things & More 4941 Hwy. 1, Raceland (1/4 mile south of Wal-Mart). 20-50% Off on all items. December 19, 20 and 21. Friday & Saturday 9 - 3 and Sunday 1 4. See me on Facebook.

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

Garage Sale: Fri. Dec. 19 from 8 am to 4 pm & Sat. Dec. 20 from 8 am till 12 noon at 510 W. 13th St., Larose. Lots of everything. No early birds. _________________ Garage Sale: Dec. 18, 19 & 20 at 142 W. 138th St, 8 am to 5 pm. New: clothes, shoes, plus others. Used clothing, knick knacks, & much more. Too much to list. Rain or shine. _________________ Garage Sale: Fri. Dec. 19 & Sat. Dec. 20, 8 am to 12 noon at 7109 Hwy. 1, Lockport, across from Frank’s SuperMarket. _________________ Garage Sale: 116 Remington Road, Lockport (Larose Landing) Sat., Dec. 20. Household items, knick knacks, salon supplies, Christmas items. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. Dec. 18. In front of Mr. Galjour’s old bakery in Larose. Lots of everything. Pillows for grown ups & kids, makes good x-mas gifts. _________________

HELP WANTED

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. _________________

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 _________________

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

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon Floor Assistant

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

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

Boo Legendre

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

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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 _________________ Drivers: CDL-A Louisiana carrier needs owner operators. Paid plate/fuel discount/mileage pay – all miles/50% drop and hook. 800-5887911, ext. 224. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 St., Larose. Se busca lavaplatos y cocinera para restaurante. Debe ser capaz de tabajar noches y fines de semana. Aplicar en persona en, 13990 W. Main St., Larose. _________________ Bayou Inn is looking for a Part Time Housekeeper. Apply in person at 18608 W. Main, Galliano. (Near W. 200th St.) _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

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. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and 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 paid 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. _________________ Jani-King Cleaning Services is looking for Cleaning Specialists. Call 985-4145249. _________________

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.

Now Hiring

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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

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ 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 _________________ Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a PartTime Cashier. Apply in person at 20804 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. No Phone Calls. _________________

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

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 x-ray 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 non-smoking, 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). _________________ Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Joe’s Septic Cont. has Immediate Openings for Excavator /Backhoe Operator with CDL & Non CDL Drivers. Positions are top pay w/health, dental & vision. Must submit to drug screening! Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Classified Ads start at $5.50 per issue! That’s Only $42 A Month!

WANTED

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

401K, 3 Weeks Vacation, No Saturdays, Uniforms, 7:30 - 5:30 See Richard to apply in person at Golden Motors • Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off

No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon

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. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

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 _________________

Need the Job Done? We do roofing, carpentry & plumbing. Call 985-696-0366. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

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!

Curry’s Painting Services New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ 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. _________________

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 __________________

Need Everything Clean & Neat? We offer interior & exterior painting, landscaping and extreme organization. Call 985-6960366 or 985-258-0883. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________

Memorial Tomb Pictures

Call for an appointment

632-2158

MANAGER

(Free transportation to and from work)

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

Now Hiring

• PRODUCTION OPERATORS AS, BS, CS AND LEADS

• CONTROL ROOM OPERATORS (DEEPWATER)

• I & E TECHNICIANS • ELECTRICIANS

• MECHANICS

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

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

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

11878 Hwy. 308 • Larose, LA. 70373

Fax: 985-693-8282

Now hiring a full-time

OBITUARIES

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ 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. _________________

PETS

Free To Good Home: Lab mixed, in Gheens. Call 985856-7662. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory Sierra T. Harman

Sunrise: Dec. 18, 1990 Sunset: June 26, 2006 In the rising of the sun and in its going down, We Remember Her. In the glowing of the wind and in the chill of winter; In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring; In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer; In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn; In the beginning of the year and when it ends; When we are weary and in the need of strength; When we are lost and sick at heart; When we have joys we yearn to share, We Remember Her. Always in our hearts and deeply loved, Happy Birthday! Merry Christmas! Hug Jesus for us! Your family and friends ___________

In Memory Of COREY JAMES GUIDRY

Born: Dec. 17, 1974 Died: Dec. 13, 1993 Memories of Corey and Days Gone By It’s hard to believe 21 years have come and gone since your passing. In many ways it seems like yesterday. I wait for you to walk through that door and say, “Mom, I’m Home!”; but in reality I’m hoping that you will be there to welcome me home when I pass. What a blessing it will be to see all our loved ones again in the resurrection. Until we meet again, I will always love you. Rev. 21:4; John 5: 28, 29; John 3:16 Very much loved and sadly missed by, Mom, Chester, Troy, Dana, Family & Friends ___________

BETTY ROBERT A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17 at 12 noon at

NEWS IN

BRIEF Survey: E-cigs surpass regular cigs in teen use

WASHINGTON (AP) — Electronic cigarettes have surpassed traditional smoking in popularity among teens, the government’s annual drug use survey finds. Even as tobacco smoking by teens dropped to new lows, use of e-cigarettes reached levels that surprised researchers. The findings marked the survey’s first attempt to measure the use of ecigarettes by people that young. Nearly 9 percent of eighth-graders said they’d used an e-cigarette in the previous month, while just 4 percent reported smoking a traditional cigarette, said the report being released Tuesday by the National Institutes of Health. Use increased with age: Some 16 percent of 10th-graders had tried an e-cigarette in the past month, and 17 percent of high school seniors. Regular smoking continued inching down, to 7 percent of 10th-graders and 14 percent of 12thgraders. ____________

Taliban storm Pakistani school, killing at least 84 people in worst attack in over a year

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Taliban gunmen stormed a military-run school in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Tuesday, killing at least 84 people, officials said, in the worst attack to hit the country in over a year. The overwhelming majority of the victims were students at the army public school, which has children and teenagers in grades 110. The horrific violence, carried out by a relatively small number of militants from the Tehreek-e-Taliban group, a Pakistani militant group trying to overthrow the government, also sent dozens of wounded flooding into local hospitals as terrified parents searched for their children. The attack began in the morning hours, with about half a dozen gunmen entering the school — and shooting at random, said police officer Javed Khan. Army commandos quickly arrived

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Betty “Bob” Robert, 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, who passed away on December 15, 2014. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. till 12 noon service at the church with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. She is survived by husband of 52 years, Daniel S. Robert; sons, Keith Robert and wife Hope, Guy Robert and wife Tracy; daughter, Kay Robert Lefort and husband, Kenneth “Coonie” Lefort; brother, Robert “Bobby” Brignac; grandchildren, Beau Robert, Stephen Robert,

Damian Lefort, Matthew Robert, Madison Lefort, Hayden Lefort, Ethan Robert; great grandchild, Leigha Robert. She was preceded in death by parents, E.J. “Red” Brignac and Lela Alleman Brignac; brother, Paul Brignac. She was very involved with the Special Olympics, founding member of Krewe De Bon Temps, worked 30 + years at The Center. She was a hobbiest and very crafty. Loved to talk and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. ______________

at the scene and exchanged fire with the gunmen, he said. Outside the school, shooting was initially heard along with one loud bang of unknown origin. Details were sketchy in the face of the overwhelming tragedy. Pakistani television showed soldiers surrounding the area and pushing people back. ____________

In a statement issued Monday, Camille Cosby dismissed accusations that date back as far as the late 1960s. She suggested that her husband, not the women, is the party being harmed. “None of us will ever want to be in the position of attacking a victim,” she said. “But the question should be asked - who is the victim?” Cosby is being sued for defamation by one alleged victim and for sexual battery by another woman who says he forced her to perform a sex act when she was 15. He has never been charged in connection with any of the accusations, and his lawyers deny many of the allegations. He settled with a Pennsylvania woman who in a 2005 lawsuit said Cosby drugged and molested her in 2004. ____________

Neighbors: Woman feared ex-husband before rampage that killed her, 5 relatives in Pennsylvania

PENNSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A woman who told neighbors she feared her ex-husband would kill her was among six people found fatally shot in three suburban Philadelphia homes, and her Marine veteran former husband was on the run. Suspect Bradley Michael Stone, 35, remained at large early Tuesday, causing one local school district to close schools as a precaution. Residents of nearby communities had been asked to shelter in place temporarily late Monday as an intense manhunt spread to their areas. His former wife, 33year-old Nicole Stone, was found dead after a neighbor saw Stone fleeing just before 5 a.m. Monday with their two young daughters. Police then made the grim discovery of five people killed in two other houses: Stone’s sister, brother-in-law and 14-year-old niece were dead. A 17-yearold nephew was left clinging to life. And her mother and grandmother had been fatally shot. Brad Stone and his ex-wife had been locked in a court fight over their children’s custody since she filed for divorce in 2009. He filed an emergency motion early this month, although the resulting Dec. 9 ruling remains sealed in court files. ____________

Camille Cosby breaks her silence to defend husband Bill Cosby as ‘kind, generous’

NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Cosby’s wife rejected sex assault allegations against her husband of a half-century on Monday, saying the man being accused by at least 15 women of drugging and having sex with them is “a man I do not know.”

Some lawmakers will get paid when attending Christmas party

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State lawmakers will have their Christmas party at the Capitol this week, and many of them won’t have to pay out of pocket for their travel costs to attend the festivities. The Christmas party is Thursday. Meanwhile, at least 10 legislative committees and study panels have set meeting dates for Wednesday and Thursday in Baton Rouge. That means members of those committees will get mileage reimbursement and the daily per diem rate of $150 for attending their meeting — at the same time they’ll be in town for the party. Some of the committees would have met this week as part of their normal schedule, like the joint House and Senate budget committee and the Bond Commission. Others have no votes to be taken and will be hearing presentations. ____________

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Notice is hereby given in accordance to LA R.S. 39:1307(D) that the Greater Lafourche Port Commission has completed all actions required by LA R.S. 39:1307 and has approved their 2015 Budget of $78,666,871.00 at their regular meeting held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at its Administration Building 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA. Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/17/14

Bid notice PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Golden Meadow will accept sealed bids for the sale of two 1000 gallon fuel tanks with a service station pump until Monday, January 5, 2015 at 4:00 P.M., 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. Bids will be opened at the council meeting scheduled on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 12/17/14 12/31/14

Bid notice SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

Sealed bids for the sale of one (1) used NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354 until 11 a.m. Jan. 8, 2015. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the sale of the following item: One (1) 2004 New Holland Tractor Model: TS 115A N/H Minimum bid amount: $21,000 Please contact Mr. Drake Baudoin at (985) 696-6335 to set up an appointment to view this item. Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, P. O. Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked “Bid for Sale of New Holland Tractor”. Bids will be accepted by US Postal Service or may be hand delivered, in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. Online bidding is also available through our website at www.slld.org. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 will be returned unopened. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality, or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. The winning bidder will make full payment within 5 days of Board acceptance of the bid price. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 12/10/14 12/17/14 12/31/14

Bid notice SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

Sealed bids for the sale of one (1) used MASSEY FERGUS TRACTOR will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354 until 11 a.m. Jan. 8, 2015. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the sale of the following item: One (1) 2007 Massey Ferguson tractor Model: 596 Minimum bid amount: $18,000 Please contact Mr. Drake Baudoin at (985) 696-6335 to set up an appointment to view this item. Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, P. O. Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked “Bid for Sale of Massey Ferguson Tractor”. Bids will be accepted by US Postal Service or may be hand delivered, in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. Online bidding is also available through our website at www.slld.org. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 will be returned unopened. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality, or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. The winning bidder will make full payment within 5 days of Board acceptance of the bid price. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 12/10/14 12/17/14 12/31/14

Bid notice SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

Sealed bids for the sale of one (1) used HEAVY DUTY BUSH HOG will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354 until 11 a.m. Jan. 8, 2015. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the sale of the following item: One (1) 15 ft. heavy duty bush hog in fair condition. Minimum bid amount: $4,500 Please contact Mr. Drake Baudoin at (985) 696-6335 to set up an appointment to view this item. Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, P. O. Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked “Bid for Sale of Bush Hog”. Bids will be accepted by US Postal Service or may be hand delivered, in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request. Online bidding is also available through our website at www.slld.org. Any bid received after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 will be returned unopened. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality, or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. The winning bidder will make full payment within 5 days of Board acceptance of the bid price. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 12/10/14 12/17/14 12/31/14

Sealed bids for supplying MidGrade (89 Octane) unleaded gasoline and Off Highway, dyed diesel fuel for a period of one (1) year to be delivered weekly to the Fourchon Warehouse and as needed to the Galliano Warehouse and Airport will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission until 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at its office at 16829 East Main, Galliano, Louisiana, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Drawer 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. CHETT CHIASSON Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 11/19/14 12/3/14 12/17/14

Bid notice

Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of six (6) months from January 15, 2015 – July 14, 2015 to be delivered and tailgate spread in the Galliano and Fourchon areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission located at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 until 2:05 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Sealed bids can be hand delivered, mailed to P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal may be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission in person or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive informalities. Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 11/19/14 12/3/14 12/17/14

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION November 7, 2014

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 10:30 AM at the Administration Building 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA. President Gisclair called the meeting to order and Secretary Cheramie called roll. ATTENDED: Chuckie Cheramie, Perry Gisclair, Kris Gaudet, Donald Vizier, Wilbert Collins, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Jimmy Guidry, and Ervin Bruce ABSENT: None Upon motion by Melancon and second by Bruce, the board unanimously approved the minutes for October 8, 2014 regular meeting and October 22, 2014 special meeting. Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion Projects – Davie Breaux reported that the Slip C West Bulkhead is complete and the final inspection with DOTD is scheduled for next week. The contractor has driven all 1600 LF of steel sheet piles for the East Bulkhead. They are now driving concrete piles for the deadman. Breaux reported that the bids for Slip C Sweep Dredge project were opened on October 24th. The low bid was from Coastal Dredging Company in the amount of $1,269,340 which is later on the agenda for approval. The bid includes the Slip C of $842,770 and Alternate Slip A of $426,570. Airport Projects – Joe Wheeler reported that we are waiting to resolve the permitting issues to complete the Glide Slope project. The parts for the AWOS have been received and should be commissioned by next week. The Apron Expansion project’s contractor is excavating the area and bringing in sand near the ramp barricaded area. They are moving along on schedule. In regards to the Pump Station project, the contractor Low Land has started moving equipment on site and they do plan to start next week. He then reported that for October there were 2330 aircraft operations. Executive Director Chett Chiasson stated that it is anticipated that when Chevron’s facility is up and running next year it will double the daily and monthly operation figures which is good for the future of the airport. Port Security and Grant Projects – April Danos reported that the equipment for both the Cybersecurity and the Airport Camera project are being delivered and starting to be installed. In regards to the Port Wide Sustain & Maintain project, the licensing and support invoices are being received and processed. Joni Tuck reported that the Risk Mitigation Plan has not been updated since 2008. This new project will account for the Port’s growth since 2008 with vessel traffic and other items coming on line which will tie into the master plan. We plan to go out for bid later this month. Other Port Projects – William Evans with URS reported on the Assumption of Maintenance Study. He reported that we received feedback from the Corps that there is no need for the environmental testing of the dredge spoils. The Corps is moving forward with processing the permit. Engineer John Plaisance reported that the contractor is progressing on the Storm Harbor Marina however they are late on contract time. He expects them to be complete in 3 weeks. The remaining work is to complete installation of concrete revetment, wharves, welding on steel pipes, and bringing in aggregate. Chiasson stated that in regards to the N. J. Theriot Road Elevation & Improvements project the state has not yet

reviewed the plans and bid packet therefore we will not be able to award the bid that is later on the agenda. We do plan to have the approval within the next 2 weeks so we plan to have a special meeting on November 20th to award the project. Engineer Larry Picciola stated that the low bidder Barriere Construction would like to be on site in January to do the work during the winter months. Engineer John Plaisance stated that the plans and specs for the Nerby Collins Commercial Marina Bulkhead project will be complete next week to submit to the state. Once approval is received, we plan to be advertising toward the end of December. Davie Breaux reported that we did a piling wrap project at Nerby Collins Marina recently to the boat lift piles. Deep South Dock and Pile Restoration wrapped the older piles and filled with cement while the newer piles were just wrapped. This is a proven method of repair instead of pulling and replacing all the piles. It is a repair in place. Griffin questioned if we know of someone else that used this, which Breaux replied actually a pile driving company used this method of repair and also it has been done at Pointe Fourchon. Joe Picciola reported that the Leeville Public Boat Launch is close to completion. The contractor is completing the delivery of aggregate today and putting up signs for completion next week. Presentation by Economist Dr. Loren Scott on 2014 Port Fourchon Economic Impact Study – Chiasson stated that we are excited today to roll out the results from the economic impact study which was done as part of the master plan. Dr. Scott stated that this is an update from the information gathered in 2006. We have added the state impacts this year. The study determines the amount of new money that is brought into an area because of the existence of Port Fourchon. It all starts with sending out a questionnaire to ask about capital expenditures over a 5 year period, annual revenues, and employment from 2009 to 2013. 17 tenants responded. These firms had annual revenues summed to $1.4 billion. These 17 tenants represent approximately 60% of all lease revenues collected by the Port. With the figures collected, there is no scientific way to blow up a sample of the rest of the population therefore the estimates are very conservative. We take the direct numbers and measure the multiplier effect by using an input/output table. The impacts of Port Fourchon on the Houma MSA economy is estimated on the survey of firms of construction and operation activities. The construction impacts on the Port has not been a straight line. There was a big dip that occurred from 2009 to 2011 associated with the moratorium then a big jump in 2012 and 2013 and still rising. In 2011, about 50% of the construction spending was done by the Port mainly through port priority funds. However, in 2013 there is only 9% of Port spending and the remaining amount was mostly from new private spending from the activities in the Gulf. The economic impacts of construction spending by year varies. The figures start high in 2009 and drops in 2011 then starts going back up in 2012. Over the 5 year construction cycle, over half a billion dollars ($570 million) in new sales were created for firms in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes that would not be there if it were not for the capital spending in the Port, $194.8 million in new household earnings for residents of Houma MSA, and an average of 708 jobs a year were provided for MSA residents. There was almost 1,000 jobs created just in 2013 which has a very significant impact on our area. The operations impacts are very substantial regarding firms with $1.4 billion in sales. The annual operations of these firms supported over $2.1 billion in sales at firms in Houma MSA that would not be here if not for the operations at the Port, $458.1 million of household earnings for MSA residents, and 8,015 jobs created for residents of MSA. 1 out of every 13 jobs are here because of the existence of the Port operations. The job multiplier is 4.6 which means for every new job created at the Port another 3.6 new jobs are created elsewhere in Lafourche and Terrebonne economy. The areas of the economy that benefit the most is the transportation and warehousing, mining sector of the oil and gas industry, manufacturing, real estate and leasing, and the retail trade. These are not low paying jobs. The average pay of these jobs created through operations is $57,000/yr. The average in Louisiana is about $42,000/yr. The other group that benefits from this is the Parish Government revenues that they receive. The indirect sales tax collected is approximately $13 million which is up 45% since 2006. This does not include direct sales tax or property tax. He then showed a chart of how the Port has grown since 2006. The sales impacts are up 52%, household earnings increased 46%, and the jobs increased 10%. We do other studies for different companies and you will see this similar growth of the sales and earnings going up but the jobs go down. The Port’s job impacts did go up. The reason for the jobs small increase is that companies are using computers more or using less people but smarter people and paying them more. The construction impacts of Port Fourchon on Louisiana are at a lower estimate. By determining only the new money in areas, some construction spending came from the state so that is not considered new money but it is still substantial impacts. Over the 5 year period, construction spending at the Port generated $714.5 million in new sales for Louisiana firms, $243.1 million in new household earnings for state citizens, and an average of 708 jobs a year for state residents. In 2013, almost 1100 jobs in the state are contributed to the activities in the Port. The operations impacts of Port Fourchon on the state economy in 2013 show that the on-going activities at the Port generated almost $2.6 billion in sales at firms in the state, $580.2 million in household earnings for state citizens, and created 10,804 jobs for Louisianans. In regards to the 10,804 statewide jobs, there are 30 parishes in LA with less employment. The jobs created are equal to the total employment in West Baton Rouge Parish. The job multiplier is at 6.2 for the state which is close to the refinery industry in the state. The average pay is $54,000/yr. The indirect tax received by the state in 2013 due to the presence of the Port was $46 million based on the 17 respondents and no direct taxes measured. The impacts on the national economy are determined by focusing on the potential impacts of losing the services of Port Fourchon for a period of 3 weeks having temporary loss of natural gas and oil. We tested this from a model used for Katrina/Rita. The model shows

that from the loss of oil the price of gasoline would go up and the national economy would lose about 51,000 jobs. With the loss of natural gas, the economy would lose about 14,000 jobs. The comparison of 2006 and 2013 of national impacts result in the sales and earnings going up but the employment goes down. This is due to the fact that the oil impacts are higher and natural gas impacts are lower. In 2006, the natural gas prices were $7 and now it is at $4 but the oil prices were $62 a barrel and now it is at $100 per barrel. In conclusion, the Port’s operations are important to whole country. Chiasson stated that this report will be available on our website. He thanked Representative Gisclair, Parish President Randolph, and Parish Assessor Thibodaux for being here for this presentation. We thought there would be an increase from the 2006 report but didn’t think it would be that much. The study shows that we continue to be a source of positive impacts on our community, state, and nation. Gisclair stated that hopefully with the public here and watching they can see that the Port is moving forward and we are doing a good job with people’s money. This commission along with the staff is on the right track to doing what is right. We thank our tenants for taking the risk everyday and putting all this money into their projects. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them and any future tenants we welcome their business. We thank Dr. Scott for preparing this report. The Port contributes to the parish, state, and the nation. One thing we have to get across to the people is the importance of Port Fourchon and the role it plays in our economy. Melancon stated that we are currently working on the Port’s 2015 budget which is overwhelming looking at all the numbers but with your presentation today you answered a lot of my questions and we appreciate you coming here to give the report. Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met on October 22nd in Fourchon. Present was Gisclair, Cheramie, Melancon, and Griffin. They also met on November 6th in Galliano with all present. Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Amendment for Bollinger Fourchon’s lease GLF502-B to include the dock access road. Upon motion by Gaudet and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Landlord’s Waiver and Consent Agreement for Hoover Materials Handling Group for site GLF196 subject to provisions by our Port Attorney. Permits & Waterways Committee - The committee met on October 22nd in Fourchon. Present was Chairman Cheramie, Gisclair, Griffin, and Collins. They also met on November 6th in Galliano with all present. Chairman Cheramie presented for the board’s review the permit applications from Discovery Producer Services, Launch Leeville, Plains Pipeline, Castex Energy, and GLPC. Construction & Development Committee - The committee met on October 22nd in Fourchon. Present was Chairman Bruce, Gisclair, Griffin, and Vizier. They also met on November 6th in Galliano with all present. Upon motion by Griffin and second by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously adopted a resolution for the DOTD application for Port Priority Program funding. Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously awarded the lowest responsive bid from Coastal Dredging Company for the Slip C Sweep Dredge project for the Base Bid of $842,770 and Alternate for Slip A of $426,570 totaling $1,269,340. Upon motion by Bruce and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Lafourche Parish Water District for the waterline along Minor Cheramie Sr. Road a 50/50 cost share. Chiasson stated that no action is to be taken to award the bid for the N.J. Theriot Road Improvements project. We plan to have a special meeting later this month. Finance Committee - The committee met on October 22nd in Fourchon. Present was Chairman Melancon, Gisclair, Gaudet, and Guidry. They also met on November 6th in Galliano with all present. Upon motion by Melancon and second by Griffin, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of October invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 with total expenses of $3,146,780.08. Upon motion by Melancon and second by Collins, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the October 2014 financial statements. Upon motion by Melancon and second by Guidry, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel request from April Danos to attend the AAPA Annual Leadership Summit in Virginia on December 3rd. Chairman Melancon reminded the board that the next committee meeting is on November 20th to discuss the budget. If the board has any questions regarding the draft received, don’t hesitate to contact the staff with your questions. President Gisclair opened the floor for public comment and recognized the new Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodaux to address the board. Mrs. Thibodaux thanked the board and expressed her appreciation of support and looks forward to working with the Port in the future. Upon motion by Cheramie and second by Collins, the board adjourned the board meeting at 11:45 AM. ATTEST: Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, Jr., Secretary Perry Gisclair, President

Quick, delicious holiday entertaining ideas (StatePoint) - If you’re playing host this holiday season, skip the complicated recipes that take hours of prep time and serve your guests easy, Mediterranean-inspired foods instead. Whether you’re throwing a lavish party or a casual get together, the simplest foods are often the best crowd pleasers. Packed with bold flavors, olives are an essential part of the healthful Mediterranean diet. They also are the ideal starting point for party food. With pitted, seasoned, stuffed and jarred olives, you have the makings of a festive, ready-to-serve party plate. Here are six great ways to incorporate these good choice snacks into beautiful, no-fuss party fare: • To make a colorful antipasto platter, pair a variety of olives — such as Greece’s famous deep purple Kalamata or giant green Spanish olives stuffed with garlic — with sliced salami and other cured meats, and two or three different kinds of cheeses. Add a jar of breadsticks for height or a pretty bowl filled with your favorite crackers. • Blend a jar of herb infused olives in a food processor for an easy tapenade. Serve alongside fresh bread, crispy pita or toasted baguette. A new line of California-Grown Specialties olives from the Pearls and Early California brands can help you get creative: Try zesty flavors like Garlic, Lemon & Thyme, Herbs & Sweet Pepper or Spicy Escabeche to shake things up. Expert tip: The herbed, tangy brine from the olive jar can be used as a dipping

Recent arrests

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 9, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sebastian Kiger, 27, Cut Off. Simple burglary, theft, unauthorized use of access card as theft. DECEMBER 10, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Damon Dufrene, 37, Gibson. Contempt of court. DECEMBER 11, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jermaine Miles, 20, Thibodaux. Taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited. Jamin Starks, 25, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Tyler Ponvelle, 19, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, fugitive o Assumption Parish. Dodie Bourg, 37, Galliano. Parole revocation. Nicholas Smith, 19, Raceland. Contempt of court. Sebastian A. Kiger, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Johnny V. Morris, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts). Charles R. Davidson, 29, Gray. Possession/dist. of drug para, operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Traneka S. Williams. 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Derek J. Baudoin, 33, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts), poss. of legend drug (2 cts), poss. of legend drug. Thibodaux Police Department Rosheba Waller, 25, Thibodaux. Theft (felony). DECEMBER 12, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Donesha Hudson, 19, Houma. Sale, dist. or poss. of legend drug w/o prescription (felony), poss. of hydrocodone. Colby Perez, 25, Thibodaux. Theft of goods, contempt of court, illegal poss. of stolen things (felony). Claudette Johnson, 49, Labadieville. Contempt of court, resisting an officer. Melissa Favorite, 49, Brittany, LA. Turning movements & required signals, resisting an officer, public intimidation (threats, felony), poss. or dist. of drug para., pos. of marijuana (1st offense), poss. of cocaine (felony), operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. Jose Hernandez Hernandez, 47, Houma. Domestic abuse battery

sauce for bread. • Make fun-to-eat pinwheel sandwiches using soft, thin, flatbread lavash or tortillas. First, spread cream cheese or an herbed soft cheese on the bread. Then add sliced olives, baby greens, shaved onion and sliced red peppers. Roll, refrigerate until ready to serve, then slice. Pre-sliced olives and pre-washed greens help make prep a breeze. • Skewer whole, pitted olives, cubes of feta cheese and cherry tomatoes. If you make the skewers ahead of time, wrap them tightly in the refrigerator. When guests arrive, just drizzle the skewers with olive oil, put on a platter with some fresh herb sprigs and serve with fresh bread. • For the ultimate martini, garnish vodka or gin with Pearls Martini with Vermouth Greek Queen olives, which are rich and buttery. For dirty martinis, use the vermouth-infused brine for extra flavor. • Olives are delicious and satisfying all on their own. Pick a couple of olives with big, bold flavors, such as Pearls Pitted Medley and serve in a colorful serving bowl. Serving pitted olives means your guests won’t have to worry about disposing the pits. For more great entertaining ideas, visit www.olives.com. Preparing for your next party needn’t take all day. A bit of Mediterranean style is all that’s required for elegant and easy-to-prepare snacks and appetizers. Look for these, and other olives at Super Target, Walmart and grocery stores nationwide.

with child endangerment. David Bland, 43, Raceland. Theft of goods, enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. Steward Jasper, Jr., 32, Houma. First degree robbery (felony). Louisiana State Police Gregory Bridglal, 41, Orlandon, FL. Driving on roadway laned for traffic, DWI 1st offense. DECEMBER 13, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Allan Naquin, 23, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Michael Fonseca, 38, Des Allemands. 2nd degree battery (felony). Eric Arabie, 37, Thibodaux. Theft (felony). Thibodaux Police Department Errol Morgan, 50, Slidell. Contempt of court (3 cts). Louisiana State Police Hector Vazquez, 57, Cut Off. DWI 2nd offense, careless operation, driver must be licensed. DECEMBER 14, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Clifford Williams, Jr., 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Cyril C. Harley, 55, Thibodaux. Theft of goods, misrepresentation during booking. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ashley C. Picou, 23, Houma. Violation of stop sign (no injury), child passenger restraint system, speeding, poss. or dist. of drug para., poss. of heroin (felony), illegal use of controlled drug in presence of person under 17 years old. David H. Brown, 37, Houma. Battery on a police officer (felony). Ram J. Esponge, Jr., 20, Cut Off. Theft of a motor vehicle (felony). Louisiana State Police Richard A. Cox, 44, Gray. DWI 2nd offense.

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