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Agreeing at last: Congress sends tax, spending bill to Obama
Edwards says he’ll remove work requirements for food stamps MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards intends to remove work requirements that Gov. Bobby Jindal has enacted for more than 60,000 food stamp recipients, job mandates that were challenged in a federal lawsuit last week. Edwards sent a letter Monday to the U.S. Department of Agriculture saying he will seek a federal waiver of the work requirements, a waiver Jindal allowed to expire earlier this year. The governor-elect said Louisiana’s high unemployment rate qualifies it to skip the work mandate. Edwards asked the USDA and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to stop any interruption of benefits until he can reapply for the waiver after being sworn into office Jan. 11. He said he wants a one-year waiver so he can bolster state worker training programs. The work requirements are supposed to kick in Jan. 1 for adults ages 18 to 49 without children. See Food Stamps Page 5-A
ERICA WERNER AP Congressional Correspondent
Here’s hoping your Christmas is trimmed with the beauty, friendship, goodwill and joy this special season brings. We are reminded often of how lucky we are to be a part of such a close-knit community. Your kindness and generosity are an inspiration to us, and we are truly grateful to have neighbors like you. As we celebrate our 50th year, we thank you! Lafourche Gazette Holiday Hours: Closed Thursday, Dec. 24th to Sunday, Dec. 27th Open Monday, Dec. 28 at 8 a.m.
In budget deal, health law foes took a different path RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press
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The holidays always seem to provide fun activities for the kids. Tricia Norwook and Madilyn Pitre decorate cookies while waiting for Santa’s arrival at the Golden Meadow Park pavilion recently.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican foes of President Barack Obama’s health care law may be able to get more by chipping away at it than trying to take the whole thing down at once. That’s one lesson of the budget deal passed by Congress and signed by the president last week. It delayed a widely criticized tax on high-cost employer health insurance plans that hasn’t taken effect yet. And it temporarily suspended two taxes on industry already being collected, which are also part of the health law.
In contrast to frontal attacks on “Obamacare” that have repeatedly failed, this tactic could well succeed. Delays and suspensions have a way of becoming permanent. Polls show that the public remains deeply divided over the Affordable Care Act, or ACA. Opponents are already looking for other provisions that could be separated from the law. Next could be the “employer mandate,” a requirement that larger companies offer coverage or risk fines. See Budget Deal Page 5-A
Merry Christmas ice cream lovers! Marley Richoux is one happy little girl after a trip to Galliano Food Store yields some Blue Bell Ice Cream. The company began delivering to stores in Louisiana Monday after an eight-month absence. The Texas-based company recalled all of its products in April after contaminated ice cream was linked to 10 cases of listeria in four states. The company says it has since improved its manufacturing procedures and placed a greater emphasis on sanitation and cleaning. Staff photo by Babs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress ended its chaotic year on a surprising note of bipartisan unity and productivity Friday, overwhelmingly approving a massive 2016 tax and spending package and sending it to President Barack Obama, who promptly signed it. Obama welcomed the sprawling legislation, a rare compromise product of the divided government. It includes something for nearly everyone, from parents and teachers to Big Oil and small business, from 9/11 first responders to cybersecurity hawks and more. “There’s some things in there that I don’t like, but that’s the nature of legislation and compromise, and I think the system worked,” the president said at his year-end news conference at the White House before traveling with his family on their annual vacation to Hawaii. “It was a good win.” The legislation pairs two enormous bills: a $1.14 trillion government-wide spending measure to fund every Cabinet agency through next September, and a $680 billion tax package extending dozens of breaks touching all sectors of the economy, making several of them permanent and tossing the entire cost onto the deficit. Republicans and Democrats joined to approve the spending bill on a resounding 316-113 vote in the House, a day after passing the tax bill. The unexpectedly large margin was a victory for new Speaker Paul Ryan, who saw a majority of his GOP lawmakers back the legislation despite complaints by frustrated conservatives whose priorities were ignored. See Congress Page 6-A
Lafont announces candidacy for Port Commission, Seat D
Jimmy P. Lafont announces his candidacy for Port Commission in following statement: My name is Jimmy “T-Jim” P. Lafont, and I would like to anJimmy Lafont nounce my candidacy for Greater Lafourche Port Commission Seat D. Throughout the past 15 years I have shown loyalty and perseverance to serve the gulf’s energy connection. I am the son of the late Janet Pitre Lafont and Adam “Lou Lou” Lafont. I am 62 years old and have been a lifelong resident of Cut Off. I have been married to June Callais Lafont, a retired teacher, for over 40 years. We have two daughters, Jeanne Lafont Olivier, 34, and Tamara Lafont, 24. We are the proud grandparents of Colin Olivier. I am the son-in-law of Johnny and Anna Mae Callais. See Lafont Page 6-A
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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Christmas play slated for Wed. in Cut Off
The South Lafourche Baptist Church, located at 17077 E. Main in Cut Off, will present a Children’s Christmas play and candlelight service on Wednesday, December 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and Christmas cookies will be served following the event.
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Trash Collection for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Grand Isle Residential & Commercial are as follows: Christmas Eve will run normal schedule Christmas Day, Friday schedule will not be picked up. Pickup will resume on Tuesday.
Golden Meadow United Methodist Church invites everyone to attend its Christmas Eve candlelight service on December 24 at 5 p.m. The church is located on Highway 308, corner of E. 162nd St. Bring your family and friends to worship and celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Larose seniors plan trip to Washington D.C.
The Larose Senior Citizens group is planning an 8-day trip to Washington, DC, April 27 through May 4. Cost is $619 which includes bus fee, room fee, and 12 meals (7 breakfasts and 5 dinners). A deposit of $75 is required. Insurance is available. For more information contact Wildred Ougel at 693-3670.
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Analysis: Wish lists are out of step with La. budget reality MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With Louisiana’s incoming governor throwing out the budgetary limits used by Gov. Bobby Jindal for his two terms in office, ideas for new spending are piling up after years of budget cuts. Those lengthy wish lists — seeking to steer more money to public colleges, early childhood education and transportation projects — ignore Louisiana’s stark budget realities. While Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards is willing to support tax changes that will drum up new dollars for the state treasury, he’ll be struggling just to keep up the current spending levels for state operations and services. People touting wish lists don’t seem to grasp or aren’t willing to acknowledge the depth of the state’s financial woes. Program expansions, restoration of cuts and new initiatives likely will have to wait until — and if — Edwards and lawmakers can right the sinking ship that is the state budget. The Democratic governor-elect says Louisiana needs to generate more money to pay for government programs. He’s willing to talk about scaling back tax breaks to keep more dol-
lars in state coffers. And he’s suggested he’d consider other changes to help bolster state income. That’s good news for those who believe the state cut enough spending over the last eight years under Jindal, a Republican who refused to support anything he considered a net tax increase and who patched together budgets with short-term fixes rather than by matching expenses to long-term revenue projections. But that doesn’t suddenly mean Louisiana’s going to be flush with cash. As the term-limited Jindal exits the governor’s office Jan. 11, he’s leaving behind deep budget difficulties for Edwards and the lawmakers returning for a new term. Edwards is inheriting state financing gaps topping $200 million for this year’s $25 billion budget and a more than $1 billion shortfall on the horizon for next year. Starting with this year, the state’s TOPS free college tuition program has $19 million less than its students are expected to need to fully cover their tuition costs. A heftier gap exists in the state’s Medicaid program, estimated at as much as $530 million. Without a fix, the health department
Letters and Opinions How to make your Christmas By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
I received a call from an old friend this morning. I’ve known him now for over forty years. When I was twenty years old I lived four months with he and his family in Dayton, Ohio while I attended Wright State University. The call was a simple, Merry Christmas call that caught us up on family and life in general. The call began to wind up with Bill telling me about all the times that he thinks about me, and how much he loves our family. The sentiment is mutual I expressed and we were able to exchange warm Christmas greetings. The call made my day. I brought my Army son
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home from the airport Sunday evening. After a long flight home he relaxed in our family room as we caught up on small talk. Just the fact that he was in our home and was safe made my day. A couple who works with us at our office came by our home last week bringing gifts. The gifts are beautiful but the effort they made to tell us how much they enjoy working with us and that they love their jobs still after seven years meant a lot. We often make Christmas difficult. We stress ourselves out. We get into fiascos over gifts, travel, money and how to celebrate the holiday. The first Christmas was about the birth of a baby. People around the world have tried to find all kinds of ways to celebrate his birth for over 2000 years. It’s amazing how we sometimes mess up his birthday and the holiday. This week try focusing on enjoying and loving people. It’s often the simple conversations we have along the way that make our Christmas.
Glenn Mollette is an American Syndicated Columnist and Author. He is the author of eleven books and read in all fifty states. This column does not necessarily reflect the view of any organization, institution or this paper or media source.
estimates it would run out of money to pay doctors, hospitals and other Medicaid providers in May. Jindal and lawmakers didn’t put enough money into this year’s Medicaid budget to cover increases in enrollment and in costs of items, like prescription drugs. To close the immediate Medicaid gap before the fiscal year ends June 30 would cost an estimated $191 million in state financing, to draw down the remaining portion in federal matching dollars. For even more grim news, there’s the continuing slide in oil prices, which directly hit the state’s severance tax revenues and mineral royalties, but also impact industries tied to oil, causing a ripple effect of declines in corporate tax and sales tax collections. Louisiana’s current income estimates are pegged to a $48 per barrel oil price, above where prices have been hovering recently. If prices don’t rebound, the state’s revenue projections on which this year’s budget is built will take another hit. Once they dig out of this year’s troubles, Edwards and lawmakers face more on the horizon, estimates that they need as much as $1 billion to simply
continue operating the current government programs and services without cuts. That seems to leave little room for the wish lists. People keep asking anyway. Louisiana’s top higher education board requested to nearly double public colleges’ state financing in next year’s state budget, boosting the money that flows to campuses by nearly $636 million. Early childhood education supporters are seeking $200 million over several years to expand educational options for young children, particularly those in poverty, who don’t get the proper foundation before they enter kindergarten. Others are talking about new road projects, money for a train to run between Baton Rouge and New Orleans and a list of infrastructure wants and needs. Maybe they should let the state’s incoming governor and state lawmakers work on the short-term financial problems first. That’s difficult enough.
___ EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte covers Louisiana politics for The Associated Press. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte . Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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BRIEF California server finds $32,000 at eatery, returns to owner
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Police in California say a waiter returned $32,000 in cash after some diners accidentally left it behind. The Fresno Bee reports that a mother and son forgot the cash, which was in a navy blue bag, at an Applebee’s restaurant Wednesday night. The money was from a family restaurant and rental income and they were on their way to the bank when they stopped for dinner. When the waiter found the money he told his boss, who called police. The money was ultimately returned to the family. The server was not identified. He told police he did not want any publicity. Carrie Hellyer, an area director for Applebee’s, said the waiter said he just wanted to do the right thing. Information from: The Fresno Bee, http://www.fresnobee.com
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State’s unemployment rate rises as payrolls remain flat
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s unemployment rate ticked up in November, with the number of jobless people rising even as people exited the labor force. The jobless rate rose to 6.3 percent from 6.2 percent in October, although it remained below the 7.2 percent rate of November 2014. The number of people reporting having a job fell for the sixth straight month. A separate survey showed payrolls flat in November, but more than 11,000 lower than in November 2014, a warning that Louisiana’s economy may be shrinking. The unemployment rate was the fifth-highest among states, and remained above the nation’s 5 percent rate. Both sets of figures, adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes, were released Friday by the U.S. Labor Department. The number of unemployed Louisianans rose to 135,000, up 2,000 from October. ___
Suit challenges removal of Confederate monuments
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ing a city plan to remove prominent Confederate monuments by charging that the city doesn’t own the land under three of the monuments and they are protected from removal by state and federal laws. The suit, filed shortly after the City Council voted Thursday to remove four monuments, asks U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier in New Orleans to halt removal plans. The suit was filed by three preservation organizations and a New Orleans chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The decision by New Orleans is one of the most sweeping gestures yet by an American city to sever ties with its Confederate past. New Orleans, like other places, was spurred into action against Confederate symbols after the mass shooting at an AfricanAmerican church in South Carolina in June that left nine parishioners dead. The monuments slated for removal include a 60foot-tall marble column and statue dedicated to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, a large equestrian statue of P.G.T. Beauregard, a Louisiana-born Confederate general, and a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. ___
Louisiana drug offenders get sentences commuted by Obama
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two drug offenders from Louisiana are among the 95 whose prison sentences have been commuted by President Barack Obama. Both men were serving lengthy prison terms for nonviolent crimes involving cocaine. On the list of sentence commutations released Friday by the White House were Eddie Lee Cooks of Monroe and Wilbert L. Shoemaker of Tallulah. Cooks was sentenced to life in prison in 1994 for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and three counts of distribution of cocaine. His sentence will expire on Dec. 18, 2016. Shoemaker was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2004 for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. His sentence will expire on April 16. The 95 commutations are the most Obama has issued at one time. They mostly benefit nonviolent drug offenders. ___
US rig count stable this week, holds at 709
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gas-producing states, Texas and Pennsylvania each declined by four rigs, Louisiana was down two and Wyoming off one. West Virginia increased by three rigs and Alaska, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma were up one apiece. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999.
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“In a Small Pond� By Leroy Martin
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“I’ll ride this train, ‘till I find out, what Jimmie Rodgers was all about.� Lynyrd Skynyrd “There’s only been 3 stylists in the 20th century, Al Jolson, Jimmie Rodgers and me.� Jerry Lee Lewis “Jimmie Rodgers was one of my greatest influences.� Elvis Presley “Jimmie Rodgers was no hillbilly. On our record, he sang jazz.� Louis Armstrong to Johnny Cash on TV “Jimmie Rodgers’ songs helped ease the hardship of the Great Depression.� Will Rogers on the death of the man he called “my distant son.� They had toured together
in 1929, flying the nation to help flood victims. Will was to die in a plane crash in Alaska two years later. This concludes my columns about my friendship with Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers and what it meant to me. It was a memorable experience in my life. The Search Begins: When the Cajuns’ beloved “Blue Yodeler� died in 1933 it left a big hole and a big shovel was needed to fill it. Sorry, that’s a crude metaphor to illustrate my point, but please remember, you’re not reading Hemmingway here. Before finding it, however, they considered Gad-
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Claude Lirette of Chauvin has been carving for 30 years. He has carved numerous types of species and styles but his preferred method is decorative. His favorite specie to carve is a Teal Duck. Claude sells some of his work to collectors but mostly takes part in the hobby because of his love for carving. His proudest carving moment was when he was awarded best of show for one of his works. “Carving creates beautiful art. It’s very important to keep this tradition going in future generations so that it is not lost,� he said.
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Claude is part of a group of carvers that promotes Cajun heritage, decoys, carving and keeping the age-old tradition thriving. The group also sponsors the Cajun Heritage Festival, which is entering its 40th year. “I really enjoy working with the other club members. We have a good time, learn new things and enjoy the socialization,� he said.
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sen Alabama’s Rex Griffin, a great imitator, but despite his self-penned “The Last Letterâ€?, considered by many to be the greatest country song ever written, they moved on. Gene Autry and Tex Ritter were considered, but they were more movie cowboys than country singers. Elton Britt’s “There’s a Star Spangled Flag Waving Somewhereâ€? and Al Dexter’s “Pistol Packing Mamaâ€? were monster hits during World War II, but they were one hit wonders and soon faded away. Then there was Bob Wills’ “Texas Playboysâ€?, but this was a different genre called Western Swing and not the solo artist they sought. Then in 1941 they found him, and the “Kajunsâ€? “Krownedâ€? a new “Kingâ€?, (sic). He came from Texas to the tune of the William Tell Overture, wearing a mask, on a “fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust a hearty Hi Yo! Silver!â€? ‌ Wait-wait, whoa, horse! Wrong Texian! (I sometimes confuse my heroes. That comes with the unwanted burden of age, which is still better than the alternative.) This one came in an old Chevrolet Coupe with a platform on top and a “Gold Chain Troubadourâ€? sign on the sides, stopping to climb up with a guitar to sing the praises of Gold Chain Flour. This was Ernest Tubb, the Texas Troubadour. Then one day he caught the brass ring because a certain lady heard him on the radio. “Of all the artist I’ve auditioned since the passing of my husband, Ernest Tubb is my choice to sponsor. I am proud to extend him the privilege of using Jimmie’s guitar.â€? (Ad in trade magazines by Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers, 1936.) Carrie, the Blue Yodeler’s widow summoned him to her home. She offered to manage his career, lend him Jimmie’s guitar and tuxedo, get him a recording contract with Victor Records and pro-
mote a tour on which she would accompany and introduce him. It sounds great, but unfortunately the records didn’t sell, the tour failed and the tuxedo, worn by someone who called himself The Texas Troubadour? No way! At 29 his career was in free fall. In 1939, struggling singer Ernest Tubb was selling Lone Star beer from his old pickup truck and had a tonsillectomy that took away his tonsils, and his yodel. Now he would have to find another style of singing. That he did, in spades. In 1940, Mrs. Jimmie Rodgers came to his rescue again with another recording contract, this time with Decca (Now MCA) records. After recording original songs “Blue Eyed Elaine�, “Try Me One More Time,� and several others, he wrote and recorded a million seller and a lifelong theme song, “Walking the Floor Over You�. It brought him fame, wealth, a worldwide audience, years on the Grand Ole Opry, and in the next thirty years, never a year without his records being in the top 10 or 20, sometimes 8 at the same time. All that from a singer with a voice that his critics criticized as being coarse and always flat. Go figure! Next week, “walking the floor� to a lifetime career. BYE NOW.
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Part of the mandate is a controversial definition of a full-time worker as someone who averages 30 hours a week. Critics say it discourages companies from hiring full-time employees. “Maybe Republicans have come to grips with the idea that the basic structure of the ACA has been in place long enough that simple repeal is not possible,” said economist Joe Antos of the American Enterprise Institute, a business-oriented think tank. Perhaps the budget deal “is practice” for more changes, he added. Supporters of the health care law are trying to downplay the consequences of the budget deal as superficial dings. It did not touch coverage provisions that have reduced the nation’s uninsured rate to a historic low of 9 percent. Indeed, Obama himself announced that 6 million people have already signed up for 2016 coverage, with more than a month left in open-enrollment season. “I think you can make too much of these particular things,” said economist Paul Van de Water of the Center on Budget and Pol-
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the tax came from Jason Furman, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. “Repealing the tax or delaying its scheduled implementation ... would have serious negative consequences for our health care system,” Furman warned in a speech Oct. 7. Pulling back on cost controls in the health law would erode the wages of workers and add to government deficits, Furman explained, adding that “the administration opposes legislation that would repeal or delay this provision.” Fast forward to a recent White House news briefing, when spokesman Josh Earnest seemed to soften that stance. While Earnest said the administration strongly opposed repealing the Cadillac tax, he didn’t address the notion of delaying it. The health law’s employer mandate is the next likely focus for opponents, said Antos, the economist. “The really large employers are not going to stop offering health insurance, since it’s an important benefit,” he said. “Even analysts on the left would agree that that mandate isn’t going to accomplish much.” Similar to the Cadillac tax, the employer requirement raises concerns on both sides of the political divide. That could put the mandate into play when Congress again tackles a budget bill, or some other massive piece of legislation on which lots of trades get made behind closed doors. The step-by-step approach has led to other health law changes. Among them: — Repealing a longterm care insurance program that was financially questionable. — Blocking a change in the definition of “small employer” after businesses argued it would raise premiums. — Changing an income formula for determining who can get Medicaid. Originally, Social Security benefits would not have counted, meaning that some middle-class early retirees could have qualified for nearly free care meant for the poor. — Limiting the administration’s ability to compensate insurers that signed up sicker-than-expected customers.
the federal government, not the state. “I believe that we should do everything possible to assist those that are able to return to gainful employment so that they will no longer be in need of the SNAP program. I intend to use this extension for 2016 to work with the (Department of Children and Family Services) and the legislature to develop programs that offer workforce training and assistance to those on SNAP benefits,” Edwards wrote to Suzy Sonnier, secretary of the state family services department. Advocacy groups filed a lawsuit last week seeking to stop the work requirements from taking effect in Louisiana. States that meet certain U.S. Labor Department criteria have been able to get waivers from the work requirements in federal law. Edwards’ transition office said Louisiana is one of 31 states that meet the criteria. The lawsuit filed last week says Louisiana has received a waiver of the work requirements for 18 years until Jindal let the waiver expire. The Jindal administration disagreed with Edwards’ plan, saying the work requirements will help people “to break the cycle of poverty.” Jindal spokesman Mike Reed said
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Monday that the administration wasn’t reversing its decision, an indication it wouldn’t try to stop the interruption of benefits. “Having a job is empowering. This decision
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LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Children and Youth Planning Board
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Representative of a Lafourche Parish nonprofit organization providing services to children and youth
Drainage District No. 6
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Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district
Fifth Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 5
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Property owner or representative of a corporation owning land in Ward 5
Fire Protection District No. 1
1
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 1 district
Fire Protection District No. 9
1
Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of Fire Protection No. 9 district
Heroes Monument Commission
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Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
2
Shall have served as a fireman for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10
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High School Student between the ages of 15-18 residing in one of the following Council District's listed: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9
Planning Commission
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Qualified voter residing in the Northern unincorporated area of Parish
Planning Commission
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Qualified voter residing in an unincorporated area of the Parish
Recreation District No. 4
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Resident and qualified voter of Ward 1, 2 or 5
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Qualified voter residing within Ward 6
Recreation District No.11
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Sewerage District No. 1
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Heroes Monument Commission
Lafourche Parish Youth Council
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The deadline for these positions will be Monday, January 4, 2016 @ 1:00 PM Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the Lafourche Parish Government website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.
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will mean more able-bodied Louisianians will be dependent on the government and discouraged from joining the workforce,” Reed said in a statement.
Bailey Catherine Durbin was recently named Cut Off Elementary’s 5th grade Student of the Year for 2015-2016. Bailey is the daughter of Robert and Amy Durbin. She is a 4-H officer, a TAG student and a member of the Cut Off Elementary band.
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To receive food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, or SNAP, those childless adults will have to work at least 20 hours per week or be enrolled in a federally approved job training program. Without intervention from the USDA or the state social services agency, 31,000 people could lose their food stamps with the start of the new year, according to Edwards’ transition office. The food assistance — estimated to cost $72 million for the 31,000 people over the next year — is paid for by
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Not long after, the Senate voted 65-33 to send the entire package to Obama’s desk, and lawmakers began rushing out the Capitol’s exits to catch flights back home with Congress adjourning until
January. On Capitol Hill, it was a harmonious conclusion to a wild 2015 that was driven largely by tea party lawmakers pushing for showdowns with Obama on immigration, Planned Parenthood and the president’s health law. They never achieved their princi-
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Dec. 24
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Dec. 24
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St. Petersburg
Dec. 26
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Dec. 26
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Miami (Fla.) vs. Washington State
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Dec. 26
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Washington vs. Southern Miss
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Dec. 26
2:30 p.m.
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Indiana vs. Duke
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Dec. 26
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Shreveport, La.
Virginia Tech vs. Tulsa
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Dec. 26
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Santa Clara, Calif.
UCLA vs. Nebraska
Military
Dec. 28
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Pittsburgh vs. Navy
Quick Lane
Dec. 28
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Detroit, Mich.
Central Michigan vs. Minnesota
Armed Forces
Dec. 29
1 p.m.
Ft. Worth, Texas
Air Force vs. California
Russell Athletic
Dec. 29
4:30 p.m.
Orlando, Fla.
North Carolina vs. Baylor
Arizona
Dec. 29
6:30 p.m.
Tucson, Ariz.
Nevada vs. Colorado State
Texas
Dec. 29
8 p.m.
Houston, Texas
Texas Tech vs. LSU
Birmingham
Dec. 30
11 a.m.
Birmingham, Ala.
Memphis vs. Auburn
Belk
Dec. 30
2:30 p.m.
Charlotte, N.C.
Mississippi State vs. NC State
Music City
Dec. 30
6 p.m.
Nashville, Tenn.
Louisville vs. Texas A&M
Holiday
Dec. 30
9:30 p.m.
San Diego, Calif.
Wisconsin vs. Southern California
Peach
Dec. 31
11 a.m.
Atlanta, Ga.
Houston vs. Florida State
Orange
Dec. 31
3 p.m.
Miami Gardens, Fla.
Clemson vs. Oklahoma
Cotton
Dec. 31
7 p.m.
Arlington, Texas
Alabama vs. Michigan State
Outback
Jan. 1
11 a.m.
Tampa, Fla.
Northwestern vs. Tennessee
Fiesta
Jan. 1
12 p.m.
Glendale, Ariz.
Notre Dame vs. Ohio State
Citrus
Jan. 1
12 p.m.
Orlando, Fla.
Michigan vs. Florida
Rose
Jan. 1
4 p.m.
Pasadena, Calif.
Stanford vs. Iowa
Sugar
Jan. 1
7:30 p.m.
New Orleans, La.
Oklahoma State vs. Ole Miss
TaxSlayer
Jan. 2
11 a.m.
Jacksonville, Fla.
Penn State vs. Georgia
Liberty
Jan. 2
2:20 p.m.
Memphis, Tenn.
Kansas State vs. Arkansas
Alamo
Jan. 2
5:45 p.m.
San Antonio, Texas
Oregon vs. TCU
Cactus
Jan. 2
9:15 p.m.
Phoenix, Ariz.
West Virginia vs. Arizona State
National Championship
Jan. 11
7:30 p.m.
Glendale, Ariz.
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pal goals even with the Senate newly under GOP control, but along the way they forced out Ryan’s predecessor, John Boehner, and nearly shut down the Homeland Security Department. On Friday several hardliners expressed disappointment over a year that ended with passage of a spending bill funding many of Obama’ priorities while excluding their own, including curbs on Syrian refugee resettlement in the U.S. Several of the GOP presidential candidates in the Senate were among those opposing the legislation, though Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida didn’t show up to vote. Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rand Paul of Kentucky voted “no.” Yet few conservatives were complaining about Ryan himself, and many lawmakers, Republicans and Democrats alike, proudly touted the accomplishments achieved since the new speaker was sworn in, including bipartisan bills on highways and education and a two-year budget and debt deal that paved the way for Friday’s spending and tax legislation. “Truly historic,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., boasted on the Senate floor as he and Congress’ other top leaders of both parties took turns claiming credit for the holiday-season largesse. Ryan himself told reporters he fielded a congratulatory call from Obama who thanked him for keeping government working and invited him to dinner at the White House in the new year. The Democratic leaders, Nancy Pelosi of California in the House and Harry Reid of Nevada in the Senate, complained about a provision lifting the four-decade-old ban on exporting crude oil and the legislation’s failure to ad-
dress Puerto Rico’s fiscal woes, which Ryan pledged to tackle next year instead. But they boasted of using their leverage, veto threats from Obama and the GOP’s craving for the oil export ban to extract numerous concessions from Republicans, including five-year extensions of solar and wind tax credits, a top goal for Reid. And they blocked numerous policy “riders” Republicans sought on the environment and other issues. “They wanted big oil so much that they gave away the store,” Pelosi gloated. The spending measure awards increases of about 6 percent, on average, above tight spending caps that were a relic of a 2011 budget and debt deal, and were opposed by both GOP defense hawks and Democrats seeking boosts in domestic spending. It contains large spending boosts for veterans and medical research. The bill extends more than 50 expiring tax cuts, with more than 20 becoming permanent, including credits for companies’ expenditures for research and equipment purchases, and reductions for lowerearning families and households with children and college students. Ryan cited the lifting of the oil export ban, the large increase for the Pentagon and curbs on the activities of the Environmental Protection Agency and the IRS as wins for Republicans. Also crammed into the two bills are provisions trimming some of the taxes that help finance Obama’s prized 2010 health care overhaul, including twoyear suspension of a tax on medical devices and, in a victory for unions, a twoyear postponement of a “Cadillac tax” on highercost insurance policies. The legislation includes an overhaul of the International Monetary Fund backed by Obama,
and a cybersecurity bill encouraging companies to share cyber threat information with the government. In place of language on Syrian refugees there’s a bipartisan provision tightening controls on visafree travel to the U.S. And a health and compensation fund for 9/11 first responders is funded and extended. ___ Associated Press writers Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Matthew Daly, Mary Clare Jalonick and Deb Riechmann contributed.
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I have been employed in the Tenth Ward for the past 46 years. First as an oyster fisherman and oyster consultant and later as a deckhand, boat captain, and lastly an office manager for Callais and Sons, LLC. I have maintained my presence and support for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and remain motivated to tackle the issues we will face for continued growth. My priorities have always been and will continue to be moving vital commodities safely, environmental concern ensuring homeland security, and protecting family – wage jobs. I hope the following list of my past accomplishments, current affiliations, and experiences with higher legislation prove me to be the future advocate needed for this seat: • Testified in Washington D.C. in front the U.S. Congress House, Ways, and Means committee on behalf of the local mariners • Formerly appointed by Elizabeth Dole, past Secretary of Transportation, to become member of Lower Mississippi River Safety Advisory Committee • Member of these industry established organizations: – American Waterway Operators
– Certified Responsible carrier Program – Seaman’s Church Institute a charity for pastoral care, maritime education, law and advocacy – Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association – Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association – Towing Marine Safety Association (one of two companies in the area certified) • Bayou Fellowship 484 and Jerusalem Lafourche Shiners’ Club Having become very interested and informed on navigation and safety for the Lower Mississippi region and its surrounding ports and waterways, I look to the future for the continued development of our port and its importance to our community and economy. I humbly ask for your support in the upcoming election in hopes to become part of OUR vision for the future of Port Fourchon, the people of our community, state, and country.
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smoothie? Blend your favorite fruit and yogurt flavors with chilled champagne for a fun twist on a special occasion drink. As the evening winds down, offer a spin on the typical cup of coffee and serve pumpkin lattes. Blend canned pumpkin, white chocolate chips and spices with freshly brewed coffee. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg for the perfect holiday touch. Deck the table with dips: Whether you want to serve a few light snacks instead of an entire meal or ramp up to a main course, dips are an easy way to keep guests full and happy. They require little prep work and can be stored in the fridge while you’re waiting for friends and family to arrive. Change up an everyday cheese and crackers or veggie platter by making a traditional cheese fondue as a centerpiece. Blend Gruyere and Emmental cheese with dry white wine and seasoning to create a scrumptious appetizer. Need dipping ideas? Try cubed country French bread or grilled asparagus spears, broccoli and cauliflower. For a spicy twist, make a chipotle cheese fondue. Just add chipotle chilies and cilantro, and
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Pictured are Golden Meadow Middle School students chosen as Student of the Month for October: 6th grade: Brody Pitre, 7th grade: Chaz Gisclair, and 8th grade: Alissa Cosse. These students were selected and recognized for their hard work, commitment, and good character.
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Virginia Pitre recently donated 300 magazines and books to the South Lafourche Library in Cut Off, in the name of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Pictured left to right are Librarian-Carolyn Soley, Financial Secretary-Virginia Pitre, and Treasurer-Betty Melancon.
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NOTICE: Any owners, claimants, lien holders, mortgagees, or anyone claiming or purporting to claim any interest in 14 ft. aluminum hull located in Bayou Lafourche just north of the Galliano Pontoon Bridge in Galliano, LA are hereby given notice that said vessel was deemed in violation of Greater Lafourche Port Commission Ordinance No. 25. The vessel will be disposed of at the owners’ expense and in accordance with LA.R.S. 34:843 and said ordinance by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission from its current location at any time after thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. The owner is requested to contact the Port Commission by phone at 985-632-6701, by mail at P.O. Box 490, Galliano, LA 70354, or in person at 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA as soon as possible. 12/23/15
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HOMES
House For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, Reduced to $68,000. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ Excel. Starter Home For Sale: Larose area, new construction. 2 br, 1 ba, low down payment. Call 985-264-6200 or 985396-3000. _________________
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Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $ 3 0 0 0 / m t h , $1000/dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________
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Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks. Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s. Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________
FOR RENT
2BR, 1ba. Home For Rent in Galliano area. $750/mo and $500/dep. Refrigerator and stove included. FMI call 985-677-0915. _________________ Camper Space For Rent: $340/mth, Golden Meadow. Call 985-398-0172 or 985475-7696. _________________
Large 2BR, 1ba. apartment for rent: Units have washer, dryer, range, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Pets welcome. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. One unfurnished unit available for $1000/mo, water included. One furnished unit available for $1500/mo, water, electricity, cable and internet included. $750 deposit. Call Bill at 985-3255626. _________________
House For Rent: 2 br, partly furn., cement carport w/nice sz. shed, no pets, no smoking inside, quiet neighborhood in Galliano. Call 985-4757763 or 985-637-7763. _________________ House For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, partly furn., has hook ups for w/d, $600/damage dep, $600 a month lease/rent. Leave a clear message and number to call. Call 985-632-6549 or 985665-0936, no texting please. _________________
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Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ Houses For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, $1400/mth; Newly remodeled, discount available. Near SL bridge, no pets. Call 985-6326188. _________________ Office For Rent: Professional-Immaculate-brick, 1040 sq ft, generator, 526 Main St., Lockport. $2000/mth. Call 985532-3531 or 985-8050234. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, lg. utility rm, in Galliano. No pets, no smoking, $750/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-278-8974. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, offering appl., w/d, Golden Meadow area. $525/mth, $525/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ Trailers For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, both in the Golden Meadow area, some furn. included. FMI call 985665-1220. _________________
Huge 1 br Apt. For Rent: All utilities pd., partly furn., no pets. $650/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-632-2158 or 985-533-6212. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, $625/mth, $625/dep. Also 2 br, 2 ba, Brick House For Rent in Galliano area, with appl., No pets. $900/mth, $900/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Ready to move in, remodeled. 3 br, 2 ba, great location in Larose area, appl. included. $1100/mth, $800/dep. FMI call 985-693-6510. _________________ 2 Story House For Rent: Brick, in Galliano. 5 br, 3 ba, unfurn., no pets, no smoking inside. $1400/mth, $1400/ dep. Call 985-6967373. _________________ (2) Apts. For Rent: 1 br, in Larose. At 410 & 412 W. 14th St., FMI call 985-991-8119. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Unfurnished, in Cut Off area. 2 br, 1 ba, includes stove, fridge, w/d hookup, pd. water, $600/mth, $500/dep. No pets. Taking applications. Call 985-632-6845. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent in Lockport. (1) br, half bath, (2) 2 br,1 ba, (1) twothirds br, & 1 ba, (1) 3br, 2 ba trailer. FMI call 985-665-9538. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly remodeled, lg. porch, $800/dep., $800/mth, no smoking, no pets. 227 W. 64th St., good neighborhood. Call 985-637-4269. _________________ House For Rent: 142 W. 59th. 3 br, 2 ba, 1 office completely furn. Asking $1100/mth, $500/dep. including w/d. Call 504-4165165. _________________ House For Rent: Nice 2 br 1 ba, brick home in yard, single or couple, no smoking, no pets. Central Lafourche area. $775/mth, $900/dep. Call 985-537-3064. _________________ House For Rent: Unfurn., 3 br, 1 ba, living rm,, kitchen & laundry rm, quiet neighborhood. Located in Larose area. No pets, smoking. $750/mth, $700/dep. FMI call 985-693-7040. _________________
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Duplex For Rent: 2BR, 2ba., large living area. E. 146th Street in Galliano (near airport). Asking $1000/mo. Deposit negotiable. FMI 504610-4646-850-5255934. _________________
Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/dep., 1-yr. contract, non smoker, no pets. All utilities pd. Call 985-665-2548. _________________ Rent To Own: Nice & spacious 3 br home in Cut Off. FMI call & leave message at 985-691-1367. Won’t last long, call now. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Central ac/heat, 3 br, 2 ba, kitchen, appl., lg. utility, carport, shed, located at 17660 W. Main, front of Gall. Elem. School. $1200/mth, utilities not included. Taking applications, Call 985258-1155 or 985-2581154. _________________
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Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more. Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. Negotiable. _________________
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2004 Keystone TailGator 34’ For Sale: Toy hauler, ac, fridge, excel. microwave, cond., includes 4KW portable generator. Negotiable. $8000 Call 985-258-9000. _________________
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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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________
Salon U is looking for a Licensed & Exp. Nail Technician, Massage Therapist, Esthetician and/or hair stylist. Please contact Rosalyn Chiasson at 985-696-4540. _________________ Director of Finance: Lafourche Parish Government is presently accepting resumes for the fulltime position of Finance Director. The Director of Finance shall direct and be responsible for maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the Parish; preparation and monitoring of the Parish budgets; coordinating and reviewing the annual audit; and supervising the daily administrative functions of the Department of Finance. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university with four (4) years related exp. or eight (8) years related exp. and/or training in the technical & programmatic aspects of government accounting system, project management, & supervision. Salary for the position shall be as approved by the Council. Deadline for submitting resume is Sat. Dec. 26th. Mail to Cantrelle, Jimmy Lafourche Parish President-Elect, 118 Cantrelle Dr., Raceland, LA 70394. ADA/EOE. _________________ Great work opportunity at Grand Isle State Park, full time Maintenance Repairer, 1-2 position. Apply by Dec. 31. www.jobs.la.gov/ _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire Dist. #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Fire Department Mechanic. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more info contact Cody Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is hiring exp. tax preparers for our offices located in Raceland & Galliano for the upcoming season. $12 per hr. and up DOE. Please call 985-532-0829 and leave a detailed message. _________________
LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE
Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________
SERVICES
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, 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. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services New construction, remodels, interior/exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ Brittany’s Cleaning 2.5 years exp., reliable, trustworthy housekeeping. Reasonable prices & references upon request. Call 985-2586586. _________________
LaBove Plumbing
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Trey LaBove, owner. _________________
Accepting Applications for all positions
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Send resumes to bryanc@viscom.net or call 985-696-5550
Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 985-696-7912, leave message. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ We install culverts & catch basins, free estimates. Call Mark Barker at 985-2584641. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, showers, custom 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. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________
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MEMORIALS
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
Golden Retriever Puppies For Sale: AKC registered. Vet checked, $500, taking deposits. Call 985856-8903. _________________ Reg. Toy Poodle Puppy For Sale: $500. Call 985-5325848. _________________
Holiday & Birthday Wishes STEVEN & YVONNE BOURG
Jan. 26 – Dec. 31 We miss you and love you. Mom & Dad and Your Family _____________
PRAYERS
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, who light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even and inspite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 days (consecutive). After 3 days the favor requested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without mentioning the favor. Your initials should appear at the bottom. Amen _______________________
Happy “Belated” Birthday JERRY ROGERS, SR.
Sunrise: 12-14-47 Sunset: 10-24-15 I love and miss you dearly, Happy Birthday sweet love. Sadly Missed By, Wife, Children, Family & Friends _____________
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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. _________________
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OBITUARIES
GLENN BRUCE Glenn A. Bruce, 54, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Visitation was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 23rd from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lorie G. Bruce; sisters, Cindy Adams, Tammy Dutzy, Tina Griffin; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Rosemary Bruce. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. __________________
MILTON DARDAR Milton “Menew” M. Dardar, 63, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away December 17, 2015. Visitation was held on Monday Dec. 21, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday Dec. 22, at South Lafourche Baptist Church from 8 till service time. Worship Services began at 11:00 with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Mr. Menew is survived by his wife of 27 years Christine “Chris” Wiggins Dardar; daughter, Raquel Dardar Townsley (Michael); step daughters, Traneice Duet Bergeron (Michael), Kelsey Duet Cheramie (Kris); step son, Chance Duet (Trisha Gaspard Duet); grandchildren, Miranda Dardar, Curtis-John Plaisance, Chaz Duet, Kealen Duet, Savanna Bergeron, Zoey Cheramie, and Katie Chase Duet; great grandchildren, Karter Billiot, Logan Duet, Lyliana Duet, Melody Duet, and Laith Bergeron; sister, Dora Dardar, Audreymae Blakeney (Ken) and Claudia “Cody” Danos (Mike); brother. Clayton Dardar (Susan); sister in laws, Mary Duet Belisle and Ann G. Dardar and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mr. Dardar was preceded in death by his parents, Oris and Margaret Dardar, and brothers, Charles, Dennis, and Gerald Dardar. Mr. Menew was an avid tennis and softball player who earned his nickname due to his cat-like speed and enjoyed hunting fishing, SLHS sports and loved attending his
daughter, granddaughter, nieces and nephews games. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Mr. Dardar was a devoted family man that loved his family completely, totally and was absolutely dedicated to them and took pride in everything he did and loved life. He was a mechanic with Chevron and after retirement opened up Menew’s Auto Repair. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. __________________
MARION DANOS Marion Savoie Danos, 83, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. Visitation was held at SamartMothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Wednesday, December 23rd from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church at 2:00 with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Tilman Danos; daughters, Paula Danos and Myra Valentine (Mark Anthony); grandchildren, Mark Polkey (Brandy), Shawn Degeyter (Rory) and Erica Collins (Derik); great grandchildren, Seth Cheramie, Keagan Polkey, Loreal Barker (James), Kourtney Orgeron (Joel), Britney Degeyter, Kandice Degeyter and Makayla Collins; great great grandchildren, Tia, Trave and Trendon Barker; sisters, Ethel Danos and Lois Cantrelle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Cecile Savoie; brother, Albert Savoie; sisters, Rose Angellette, Lucile Lafort, Louise Orgeron and Mildred Remont. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. __________________
GEORGIA MAE CLINGAN Georgia Mae Clingan, 74, a native of Larose and resident of Houston passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Clingan, children Carl Daniel, Raymond Daniel, Denise Hughes, Connie Darjean, John Darjean, Jr., Otis Darjean and Ashley Clingan. She is survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Se was preceded in death by her daughter Kathryn Isidore, parents, George and Elnorea King and nine siblings. __________________
A Law Firm Focused On Maritime Law
Man and woman sought for stealing computers from a department store The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two suspects who stole laptop computers from a Raceland department store earlier this month. At around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 6, a male and female subject entered the department store and proceeded to the area where laptop computers were sold. Surveillance photos captured the subjects
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individual have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.
DECEMBER 18, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Samuel Johnson, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court (7 cts), fugitive from justice. John Danos, 51, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, operating a vehicle w/suspended license, other offensives, speeding. Corey Thompson, 41, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Gary J. Funguy, 54, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, careless operation, open container. Johnny Carter, 54, Golden Meadow. False imprisonment, domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony), 2nd degree battery (felony). Davonte Mathews, 24, Baton Rouge. Possession w/intent to dist. mdma (felony). Kijana Holmes, 21, Baton Rouge. Possession w/intent to dist. mdma (felony), speeding. Jonas Ausbrook, 34, Paincourtville. Contempt of court, 2 cts. Joseph Brock, 37, Larose. Violation of protective order, home invasion. Gidget Deion Vasquez, 43, Golden Meadow. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon. Joni Gisclair Lee, 38, Cut Off. Contempt of court, 3cts. Andrea Hughes, 37, Tallulah, LA. Obstruction public passages, operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Cody Campbell, 28, Gray. Resisting an officer w/force or violence (felony), battery of a police officer (felony). Thibodaux Police Department Monique Hadley, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Leslie Waalk, 45, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, traffic signals. Dante Batiste, 22, Labadieville. Reg. cert, poss. of crack cocaine, evidence of compul. motor vehicle, obstruction of justice, poss. of marijuana (2 cts), turning movements and required signals, headlight required signals, headlight required, taking contraband to/from penal institution, simple escape. Louisiana State Police Janea Mistich, 31, Golden Meadow. DWI 2nd offense, driving on roadway laned for traffic. Mark A. Tastet, 28, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 cts), speeding, suspended driver’s license, improper display of plate. Kendell Thibodeaux, 21, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Megan Besson, 22, Thibodaux. Overtaking and passing school buses, operating a vehicle
walk near a display, and the male placed one of the laptops in the basket. Later, the male subject is seen passing near the display again, and he placed another laptop in the basket. Later, the two are seen walking out of the store with the laptops in plastic bags similar to those used by cashiers at the store, but they had not paid for the items. Anyone who can identify the suspects is asked to
w/suspended license, other offenses. DECEMBER 19, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Cherkissa D. Jackson, 33, Napoleonville. Monetary instruction abuse. Joseph Ward, Jr., 38, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Cody Joseph Campbell, 28, Gray. Battery of a police officer (felony), resisting an officer w/force or violence (felony). Coby Thibodeaux, 24, Raceland. Violation of protective orders. Lockport Police Department Kevin James Savoie, 51, Lockport. Violation of protective orders. Louisiana State Police Kenneth Woolens, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts), driver must be licensed, tail lamps required. Thibodaux Police Department De’Andra Brown, 30, Vacherie. Theft of goods, fugitive from justice. DECEMBER 20, 2105 Thibodaux Police Department Gina Ann Philburn, 47, Houma. Fugitive from justice. Donnie James Glynn, Jr., 31, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, scdp. Trevon Lawrence, 19, Plattenville. Contempt of court. Trevon Lawrence, 19, Plattenville. Possession of cocaine (felony). Marlin Ballard, 37, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). Louisiana State Police Todd John Guidry, 45, Thibodaux. Failure to drive on right side of road, DWI 2nd offense, vehicular negligent injury. Deven Cox, 20, Labadieville. DWI 1st offense, drag racing and racing on public roads, exemptions, speeding, illegal window tint. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Raymond Toby Johnson, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Tevin Jackson, 22, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. William Callahan, 41, Thibodaux. Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, operating vehicle with suspended license, other offenses. GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT November 20, 2015 Steve Chevaloer, 57, Grand Isle. Disturbing the peace/fight from an officer. November 23, 2015 Timothy Stevens, 24, Grand Isle. Contempt of court, 2 cts. November 28, 2015 Elija Parfait, 34, Grand Isle. Fugitive from Lafourche Parish. November 30, 2015 Angela Jordan Miller, 49, Grand Isle. Revenge porn. December 1, 2015 Timothy Stevens, 24, Domestic abuse. Paige Stevens, 26, Grand Isle. Domestic abuse.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-7437433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at
www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the persons responsible for damaging property and stealing a security camera in Gheens earlier this month. Through investigation, detectives learned that on the evening of Monday, December 7, multiple subjects traveled to the area just before the gate leading into Golden Ranch Plantation off LA Highway 654 in Gheens and utilized a shotgun to destroy several flood lights on private property. One of the security cameras in the
area was also stolen. Another security camera captured video of the subjects in the dark. Anyone who can identify the suspects is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-7437433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.
Suspects sought in property destruction, theft in Gheens
Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.
Buck Hunting
A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, one of the hunters, who happened to be blonde, returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck.
“Where’s Henry?”, one of his camp mates asked. “Henry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up the trail.” “You left Henry laying out there and carried the deer back!” “A tough call,” nodded the hunter, “But I figured no one is going to steal Henry!”
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Grab the best buys this January
Shopping may be the last thing on the average person’s mind once the holiday season has ended. But January may be a great time to go bargain hunting. Though sinking January temperatures can make winter seem endless, retailers already have spring on their minds when the calender turns, and many use the first month of the year to clear out inventory and make room for spring merchandise. If you’re ready to shop, the following items might be available at heavy discounts. • Winter clothing: January can be a great time to get discounts on winter apparel. Sweaters and coats have been on display since September, and stores are ready to start displaying their spring collections. Use that accumulated Christmas cash to stock up on coats, sweatshirts and even snow boots. • Exercise equipment: Many people resolve to get in shape come the new year, so it comes as no surprise that fitness gear and equipment is on sale in January. Look for deals on home gym equipment, workout wear and items for winter sports. If you are in the market for a gym membership, health clubs typically offer discounted fees and incentives to join in the first month of the year. • Home furnishings: Several manufacturers release new furniture collections in February, and retailers must clean out their old inventory beforehand. If you are in the market for big-ticket home furnishings, hold off until after the holidays and your patience may just be rewarded with considerable savings. • Holiday items: Now is the time to stock up on holiday décor as retailers reorganize for Valentine’s Day and spring holidays. Take inventory of any decorations that broke during the season as well as anything you are thinking of replacing. Purchase cards, wrapping paper and other holiday items now and pack them away until next year. • Vehicles: January and February can be ideal times to find discounts on both new and preowned vehicles. Drivers may not to want to drive new vehicles through messy winter conditions, so they will usually wait to buy until spring. Dealerships recognize this and will drop prices on vehicles during the winter to try to entice shoppers to buy. You might find it easier
to negotiate a better deal in January and February than you would later in the year when demand is higher. • Big-ticket electronics: January is traditionally one of the best months to buy electronics because this time of year is when the Consumer Electronics Show unveils the newest technology. As people upgrade to new models and systems, last year’s merchandise is put on sale. Sports fans also may want to upgrade the size of their televisions now so come February they can watch the Super Bowl in style.
• Jewelry: January is slow for jewelry retailers, and that lull can be advantageous to buyers shopping in January. Splurge on jewelry now before prices spike for Valentine’s Day. Bargain hunting con-
sumers may want to brave the winter weather and shop till they drop this January, when retailers may be looking to unload inventory as they prepare for the spring shopping season.
2015 JEEP COMPASS
The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held its monthly birthday party on December 10th. Those celebrating birthdays in December were: Patty Dominique, Barbara Hebert, Gerry Pierce, Nellie Orgeron, Marie Eschette and Rita Bonvillain. Seniors who would like to join in for birthday parties, cards, pokeno, exercise or lunch can call 985-532-5930, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m.
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