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Global oil impact: Who’s hurting, happy, hopeful JONATHAN FAHEY AP Energy Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil’s plunge is spreading both pain and gain across the globe. The price of a barrel has fallen by about half since June, punishing the economies of some major exporters. Russia’s currency has nose-dived, for instance, and investors worry Venezuela could default on its debt. For countries that consume a large amount of the world’s oil, it’s a different story. The world’s four biggest economies — U.S., China, Japan and that of the European Union — all benefit from lower oil prices. “Economically this is a good thing for the U.S., it’s a good thing for Europe, it’s a good thing for China and it’s a good thing for most consumers,” says Sarah Ladislaw, director of the energy and national security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Whether the price plunge ultimately helps or harms the global economy depends on how low oil prices fall, how long they stay low, and whether they trigger political upheaval that interrupts trade or spooks investors. See Impact Page 7-A
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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people … - Luke 2:14 We hope the holiday brings many blessings to our world, and to all of us, the wisdom to cherish them.
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Parish signs contract for solid waste collection
Residents will receive new 95-gallon wheeled trash cart
Officials with Lafourche Parish Government have announced a fiveyear agreement with Progressive Waste Solutions of LA, Inc. (PWS) for solid waste and disposal services for the unincorporated areas of Lafourche and towns of Lockport and Golden Meadow. The contract, effective January 1, will see PWS providing semi-automated collection services for the above areas through 2019. All of the parish’s current solid waste customers will receive a 95-gallon wheeled cart. The distribution of these carts will take place between January 1 and March 31, 2015, during the transition from manual to semi-automated collection. The new pick up system, considered one of the most-efficient in use today by a number of industry experts, offers several benefits such as quieter operation, reduction in windblown litter, and the ability to roll the cart versus carrying garbage to the curb. According to the Department of Solid Waste’s Manager Jerome Danos, residents will simply roll the cart to the curb where a garbage truck featuring an attachment arm will lift the cart, “tipping” the contents into the truck before returning the empty cart back to the curb. See Contract Page 7-A
MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a sizzling 5 percent annual rate in the July-September period, the fastest in more than a decade, on the strength of consumer spending and business investment. The resurgence in growth last quarter provided the latest evidence See Economy Page 7-A
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Not everyone was excited to see Santa Claus Saturday at the Cajun Cruiser Motorcycle Club’s toy run. The little fellow pictured above was not happy at all while Tristan LeBouef, pictured at left, seemed all to eager to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas. The Club handed out toys to the kids at the Rouse Supermarket parking lot in Larose, a popular annual event for the Cruisers.
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You don’t have to sit on Santa’s lap to get a treat as John, Vaida and Josh Raines found out recently. Santa made his traditional ride through town on the firetruck handing out candy canes and other treats.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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Holiday closures, garbage collection schedules announced
Lafourche Parish Government announces the closure of all parish offices Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. Offices will also be closed on Wednesday, December 31 through Friday, January 2 in observance of the holidays. There will be no regular household garbage collection on Christmas Day, December 25 or on New Year’s Day, January 1.
Handgun training course to be held Sun.
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/concealed-
handgunreg. For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 803-1062 or (985) 438-7873 lafateday@lpso.net This course is a prerequisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.
CASA training class enrolling participants
CASA of Lafourche will host its’ next Volunteer Training class in Thibodaux on Mondays and Wednesdays from January 12 February 11, 2015. The trainings will prepare members of the community to advocate for a child in Lafourche Parish who has been removed from their home due to abuse or neglect. Each volunteer is trained, sworn in as an officer of the Court and supported by CASA staff throughout the duration the child’s case. The program’s mission is to train volunteers to speak up for the needs of foster children of Lafourche until they are placed in a safe, permanent home. To reserve your spot or for more info., call 985-4466600 or visit www.casaof lafourche.org.
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BRIEF Police departments on alert after NYC cops killed
NEW YORK (AP) — Big-city police departments and union leaders around the country are warning the rank and file to wear bulletproof vests and avoid making inflammatory posts on social media in the days after a man ambushed two officers and shot them to death inside their patrol car. The slayings of Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu on Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn heightened fears about the safety of law enforcement officials nationwide, though there is no evidence any threats are imminent. The gunman, 28year-old Ismaaiyl Brinsley, had vowed in an Instagram post to put “wings on pigs� as retaliation for the slayings of black men at the hands of white police. Brinsley was black; the slain New York Police Department officers were Hispanic and Asian. Investigators are trying to determine if Brinsley had taken part in any protests over the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, whose names he invoked in his online threat, or simply latched onto the cause for the final act in a violent rampage. The slayings come at a tense time as police nationwide are being criticized following Garner’s death in a New York officer’s chokehold and Brown’s fatal shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. Protests erupted in recent weeks after grand juries declined to charge the officers involved. __________
No Louisiana-based lottery drawings on Christmas Day
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Lottery Corp. says there won’t be any Louisiana-based drawings on Christmas Day. A news release says that will affect Pick 3 and Pick 4. Louisiana’s lotteries aren’t conducted on either Christmas or Easter. Lottery offices will be closed Thursday and Friday
of both the Christmas and New Year’s weekends. Tickets for daily Pick 3 and Pick 4 games that are bought after the draw close on Christmas Eve will be good for Friday’s drawing. Tickets for advance drawings will skip Dec. 25. __________
June 8 deadline set for BP settlement claims
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People and businesses who lost money because of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill have until June 8 to file claims. The deadline doesn’t apply to seafood-related businesses. BP PLC made separate settlements for medical claims and for seafood-related business claims A notice last week on the claims center’s website says the deadline for other economic loss claims is six months from Dec. 6, when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear BP’s appeal. The London-based oil giant argued that lower courts misinterpreted settlement terms, putting BP on the hook to pay inflated and bogus business claims. According to the claims office website, more than 203,000 claims had been submitted by Friday. That includes nearly 89,700 businesses claiming economic loss. __________
Man kills self in police chase, injuring couple
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A man wanted in Oklahoma on kidnapping, robbery and other charges killed himself during a police chase, causing his truck to hit a car and seriously injure an elderly couple, police said. The chase began when investigators learned that 30-year-old Damian Pea may be in Shreveport. Authorities found him Thursday night in a pickup truck at a convenience store, Shreveport police Cpl. Breck Scott said. They tried to arrest him but he got behind the wheel and sped off. During the chase, police said Pea shot himself in the head. His 2005 Nissan pickup truck slammed into a 2013 Ford driven by Clayton Weaver, 81, of Shreveport, injuring him and his wife, Linda Weaver, 78. Pea was wanted in Oklahoma County on charges including kidnapping, eluding police officers,
robbery and burglary, The Times reported. The Weavers were being treated at University Hospital in Shreveport, where KSLA said Linda Weaver was in critical condition Friday and her husband in stable condition. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office said Pea died from a small-caliber bullet wound. Police found a handgun in the pickup truck. __________
Joe Cocker dies at 70
LONDON (AP) — British singer Joe Cocker is dead at age 70. His London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, said Cocker died early Monday of lung cancer in Colorado, where he has lived for the past two decades. Cocker was known for a memorable Woodstock performance and cover of the Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends.� The ballad “You Are So Beautiful,� with Cocker’s voice cracking on the final emotional note, was a Top Ten hit in 1975. He reached the top of the charts in the 1980s with the duet “Up Where We Belong,� with Jennifer Warnes, that appeared in the movie “An Officer and a Gentlemen.� Cocker also had hits with Randy Newman’s song,
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Leg lamp stolen from New York store’s display
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — Who took the leg lamp belonging to Ralphie’s “Old Man� from a New York store’s annual tribute to “A Christmas Story�? The owner of the Yankee Spirits liquor store in North Tonawanda says his annual window display honoring the holiday classic includes memorabilia from the 1983 film, including several versions of the nowiconic leg lamp. The store’s surveillance video shows a man in a gray hoodie and sunglasses walking into the store and glancing around before he grabs a large leg lamp and leaves. Store owner Gary Brennan tells Buffalo’s WIVB-TV even his customers are angry about the theft. In the movie, Ralphie’s father wins a prize that turns out to be a garish lamp in the shape of a woman’s leg in a fishnet stocking. Ralphie’s mother “accidentally� breaks it, leaving the Old Man heartbroken.
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Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct multiple checkpoints this week. Deputies will conduct a seat belt checkpoint during the daylight hours of Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 - in Lafourche Parish. Deputies will conduct another seat belt checkpoint during the evening hours of Friday, December 26, followed by a DWI checkpoint that night which will continue into the early morning hours of Saturday, December 27. During Wednesday’s seat belt checkpoint, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as other violations such as expired inspection tags. This checkpoint is part of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s year-long campaign designed to raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists. Deputies will again be checking for seat belt and
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safety seat violations during Friday’s seat belt checkpoint. Then, during the DWI checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues. Motorists suspected of DWI who refuse to submit to a Breathalyzer test will lose their driver’s license for one year (first offense). For a second offense, the penalty increases to two years. Anyone convicted of a DWI offense while their driver’s license is suspended because of another DWI offense will face automatic prison time. Lafourche Parish is also a “no refusal all the time� parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a Breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested. Sheriff Webre reminds citizens that drinking and driving is the number one killer during the holiday season. If you are planning to drink, please remember to designate a driver.
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Or Bah! Humbug! It’s still Christmas Eve By Leroy Martin
Today is Christmas Eve, a worldwide gala for Christians everywhere. This column is about celebrating Christmas, leaving the religious part in the very capable hands of my fellow columnist Rev. Wilbur Todd. For forty years, from 1947 to 1987, I spent every Christmas Eve on a bandstand somewhere between Houston, Texas and Mobile, Alabama, but mostly in Louisiana. The last 26 years with Vin Bruce and the Acadians, a partnership that lasted through good times and bad, prosperity or privation and rain or shine. (That covers about everything). In the band’s final years we made our last stand at the Stagecoach Lounge in Galliano. Unlike General Custer, Vin and I survived, for now, but some of our musician friends did not … Harry Anselmi, Dudley Bernard, L.J. Foret, Les Domangue and Gene Rodrigue, just to name a few. Today the Stage Coach stands closed and abandoned, yearning for the Christmas Eve dance that will never return. Also gone are the Town
Club (La Nige), The Ritz Garden, The Bellevue (later the Safari which was destroyed by fire). In Raceland, it was Tee Mon’s and Sal’s; in Cheniere, the Lovely Inn and the French Casino; in Grand Isle, it was Tony’s and Smithy’s, and in Chauvin, (Tee Caillou), The Rose Room and Bright Star. I played music in them all, many times on Christmas Eve. Oh … what memories! Christmas Eve was always party time. Our wives came along and at midnight the band played Silent Night. We toasted Christmas and were usually paid to play extra hours. In the wee hours of the morning, we rushed home to set up the kid’s presents. They were usually awake and waiting. One time it took Dot and I three hours to set up a cardboard theatrical stage for our son
Leonard, Leroy, Vin, Hartly and Doc Vin Bruce and the Acadians Christmas Eve, Belvue in Cut Off, circa 1970’s
Perry Martin and Santa Christmas Eve, 1961
Perry, while he sat and watched. Our kids knew who Santa Clause was. That present has paid dividends. For his 130th professional production, Perry staged a run of the sold out play, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport, and had to extend it an extra weekend. My wife Dot and I saw it and it was a howl, or as Snoopy would bark it, a “Bow Wow!” A local tradition for many years was “A Bayou Christmas”, an event I had written the theme song for. I sang it every year on opening night and it was such a delightful affair that even my singing couldn’t harm it. The Christmas parades and decorations in various towns and communities still enhance the season. We seldom experience snow, only four times in my life, and never on Christmas, so has Santa to arrive by pirogue hauled by 8 jolly (?) alligators. When it snowed in 1959, my Aunt Sarah said it hadn’t snowed in 60 years. Christmas season delights young and old the whole world over, and what do I hear? Organizations are trying to stop us from celebrating Christmas. I guess they’re upset because being atheists, they don’t have any holidays, so they want to do away with ours. My native land I write about was first populated by Cajuns. Later other races and nationalities added to the mix and they had one thing in common … the desire to celebrate Christmas. The Cajuns had to tame alligators, wild boars and wildcats before they could settle the land, so taming Scrooge and Grinch wannabees who were trying to deny us Christmas would be a piece of cake. I now paraphrase Francis P. Church, the author of “Yes, Virginia”, (sorry F.P.). “No Santa Clause? A thousand years from now, nay Evangeline, ten times ten thousand years from now, Christmas will still gladden the hearts of mankind, and Cajuns, too. Yes Evangeline, there IS a Santa Clause.” Even taking religion out of the equation, how could anyone not take pleasure in the story of Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, the stable, the star, the angels and the three wise men? No author, no matter how great could have imagined such a story, so let it be. MERRY CHRISTMAS and bye now, or as many merchants would like me to end this column, BUY now!
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Anyone currently receiving information about Lafourche Parish Government via a service called Constant Contact should prepare to change over to eNotification by year’s end. Effective January 1, Constant Contact subscribers will no longer receive correspondence from Lafourche Parish Government. Instead, parish officials are encouraging residents to sign up for free eNotifications through lafourchegov.org. So how does someone sign up? After clicking on the link in the top blue navigation bar at lafourchegov.org, the user is prompted through a series of easy-tofollow steps that gains them immediate access to the topics of most importance to them. These customizable updates include, but are not limited to; news and press releases, road and bridge closures from the Department of Public Works, public meeting notices, and emergency updates from our Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Users can also choose to be notified of bid openings, government office closures, job postings and event calendar updates. “As a parish administration, this seemed like a logical step to eliminate redundancies in how we transmit information to the public,” parish spokesman Thad Angelloz said. “We are currently sending out information to the public using social media as well as Constant Contact and eNotification. Since eNotification is a built-in feature that is part of our revamped website, we want people to unlock the information potential that exists with it.”
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Dale and Linda Pitre Danos of Cut Of announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Danos to Cody George, son of Michael and Debbie Domingue George of Larose. The wedding will be held on January 10 at the Ormand Plantation. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Belve and Ezola Larousse Danos of Mathews and the late Logan and Yvonne Brunet Pitre of Cut Off. The prospective groom is the grandson of Philip and Eleanor Chouest George of Larose and Forest and Shirley Orgeron Domingue of Larose.
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South Lafourche ladies fall to Thibodaux in thriller Casey Gisclair Contributing Writer
It felt like a big-game, playoff atmosphere at South Lafourche’s gym last Thursday night as the Lady Tarpons’ girls’ basketball team took the floor against Thibodaux. The stands were packed. The Cajun Crazies (the Tarpons’ student section) were in attendance. And dynamic, dominant players were on the floor – big names like Lady Tigers’ standout Jewel Triggs and South Lafourche guards Caroline Guilbeau and Brinkley Callais. When it was all said and done, the game didn’t disappoint, either – a back and forth classic that saw both teams lead late into the fourth quarter. But when it was all said and done, it was the Lady Tigers who struck the final blow, using timely offense, good free throw shooting and senior leadership to secure a 44-43 win. The loss dropped the Lady Tarpons to 0-1 on district, but neither South Lafourche coach Rainie Terrebonne nor Thibodaux coach Damon Robinson think that there is reason to panic in Galliano. “The Thibodaux game was a close game,� Terrebonne said. “We played a good Thibodaux team on Thursday night. Our girls played well. Our players never gave up and fought to the end. We missed a lot of free throws and layups and we came up short.�
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“They have no reason to hang their heads – that’s a really good South Lafourche team,� Robinson said. “I’m so proud of my ladies. We came into the absolute hardest place to win in this district, bowed their necks and walked out with a hardfought win. This is the best we’ve played all year.� Things started hot for the Lady Tarpons, who rode precise early shooting to a 14-6 lead midway through the first quarter. But anytime South Lafourche had a run, Thibodaux answered – and vice versa, which pulled the game into the fourth quarter with South Lafourche up 36-33. In the fourth quarter that continued, but Triggs (16 points) and her teammates made just enough plays offensively to go ahead late and hang on for the win. Down the stretch, South Lafourche tied the game, but couldn’t take the lead because of a slew of turnovers and missed free throws. On the opposite end, the Lady Tigers made the most of their opportunity to earn the win. “We practice free throws at practice every day,� Terrebonne said. “On Thursday night, our free throws just weren’t falling.� The good news for the Lady Tarpons is that the loss didn’t linger on the team’s spirits. Just 24 hours after the Thibodaux game, South Lafourche traveled to Morgan City and beat the Lady Tigers 65-59. At press-time, that makes South Lafourche 15-3 on the year. “I knew our girls would be able to bounce back from our close loss, and we did that on Friday night against Morgan City,� Terrebonne said. “Every game we play, we get better.� ___
Tarpon boys struggle to win close ones at Ellender
On the boys’ side, South Lafourche’s week was defined by an inability to win close games. The Tarpons took part in the threeday, three-game Ellender Tournament this past weekend, posting an 0-3 record on the weekend to fall to 36 on the season. It wasn’t always poor play that plagued South
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Lafourche’s efforts. The Tarpons lost a close, heartbreaking game to Holy Cross on Thursday night, falling 66-64 in a game decided in the final minutes. After being blown out by Ellender 87-55 on Friday night, South Lafourche lost another close one on Saturday afternoon, squandering a halftime lead in a 55-48 defeat at the hands of Covenant Christian Academy. The Tarpons played Morgan City at home on Tuesday with no score available at press time. They will return to the floor this weekend at the E.D. White Tournament. ___
Central Lafourche boys remain competitive
South Lafourche’s experience at Ellender wasn’t pleasant. But Central’s stay at the Houma-based tournament wasn’t too bad. The Trojans beat South Terrebonne 65-57 on Thursday night in the opening round before easily cruising past Assumption 82-59 in the semifinals of the winner’s bracket. Central Lafourche fell 75-63 to host Ellender in the finals, but the 2-1 weekend moves the Trojans to 93 on the young season. All three of the Trojans’ losses in 2014-15 have come at the hands of the Patriots, who are 11-4 and are one of the best teams in the Houma-Thibodaux area.
“You can always get better, but as a team, I think we’re competing and we’re playing really hard,� Central Lafourche coach Mark Sanders said. “Ellender is a really good team, so they deserve a lot of credit. Had we made more key plays late, the game would have been closer than that.� Like the Tarpons, the Trojans will take the floor this coming weekend at E.D. White. They open district play on Jan. 6 at H.L. Bourgeois. ___
Lady Trojans struggling
The new season has been kind to the Trojans’ men, but the ladies have had a hard time finding success. The school’s girls’ basketball team sits at 2-9 through 11 games after losing 57-54 to South Plaquemines this past week. The Trojans have now lost six-straight games dating back to the team’s last win – a 49-40 victory over New Orleans Military and Maritime. The Trojans are also a winless 0-2 against Class 5A competition this season – most of their games having been played against Class 1A or 2A foes. The Lady Trojans opened district play at home against Hahnville on Monday night with no score available at press-time. From there, they will travel to take on Thibodaux on Dec. 29.
Saints eliminated from play-offs with loss to Falcons Wednesday, December 24, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As Jimmy Graham came down with a catch over the middle with his feet just short of the goal line, the star tight end began writhing in an effort to find just enough leverage to force his way through two Atlanta defenders and into the end zone. Short of using the type of goal-line technology employed in certain soccer and tennis matches, it may be tough to know if Graham did enough to score before safety Kemal Ishmael ripped the ball loose and made a momentum-swinging fumble recovery. And regardless of how long debate rages, it won’t change the fact that New Orleans lost the game, 30-14, and was eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday. “Did I think it was a score? Yes,� Saints coach Sean Payton said. “It looked pretty clear and yet — look — it is what it is, right? ... It’s disappointing.� Atlanta (6-9) next
meets Carolina (6-8-1) for the NFC South title next week in the Georgia Dome. The Saints (6-9) are left with an anticlimactic visit to Tampa Bay after losing five straight at home in one season for the first time since the 1980 1-15 team. Graham’s forward progress appeared to have been stopped by safety Dezmen Southward and Ishmael before the ball came loose, but that was not reviewable. One replay angle showed that the ball may have broken the plane of the goal line, and the Superdome crowd roared when it was shown on large video boards. However, referee John Parry could not find evidence conclusive enough to overturn the call. Parry’s announcement spawned a cascade of boos from anxious Saints fans, whose team remained down 20-7 with its playoff hopes fading. See Saints Page 6-A
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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“There was nothing clear and undisputable to make a change to the ruling from the field,� Parry said. Graham was not present when locker rooms were opened to reporters. Southward said he never had a good look at whether Graham got in. “I was too busy putting my face in his ribs. I was just trying to keep him out,� Southward said. “All that credit goes to Kemal, obviously coming in and not quitting on the play.� Brees said he thought Graham scored, calling the consequences of the ruling, “huge.� While the play was a momentum changer, the Saints might have lost anyway. The Saints committed three turnovers in the fourth quarter and were eliminated officially with Carolina’s victory over Cleveland. New Orleans still had a chance to drive for a winning score in the final three minutes, but Robert McClain’s interception in Saints territory set up a Falcons field goal.
Payton thought his defense was “good enough� against Atlanta’s respected offense, adding, “Offensively, we weren’t good enough.� Atlanta sacked Brees five times. Brees finished 30 of 47 for 313 yards and one touchdown to Graham, which pulled the Saints as close as 20-14 with 5:48 to go. Brees was also intercepted by Desmond Trufant on a fourth-down pass in the first half. In the final seconds, Osi Umenyiora returned Brees’ fumble for an 86yard TD, turning and waving goodbye to Atlanta’s long-time rivals as he trotted downfield. The result brought forth a devastating realization for the Saints, who’d sought a fifth playoff berth in six seasons. “As we walk out of this stadium, every person you see, you feel like you let that guy down today, and that’s tough,� right tackle Zach Strief said. “We deserve it. We got exactly what we deserved.� Seeking to fire up the home crowd in a crucial game, the Saints changed their introductions, turning
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were short-lived as the Falcons scored the next 20 points. “It’s disappointing to know that with two games left we controlled our own destiny,� Brees said. “If we win we’re in, and we were not able to do that.� ___
Mistakes prove costly for Saints missing the playoffs AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A day after being eliminated from the playoffs with a 3014 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, it didn’t take long for New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton to point out the reason. Payton regularly calls the turnover stat the most important in the game. It was against Atlanta, with the Saints committing four of them. For the season, the Saints are minus-11 in turnover margin. “You really just keep yourself from having an opportunity to win a game,� Payton said. “That’s something that I obviously have to look closely at.� That close look will come in the offseason. Payton said Monday there wouldn’t be any wholesale changes in how the Saints approach the season-ending game at Tampa Bay on Sunday. Those who have played a role in New Orleans going 6-9 will carry a similar responsibility against the Buccaneers, a 2-13 team in position for the No. 1 pick in the draft. “We’ll have our best guys out there and preparing and doing everything we would normally do if we were playing for a playoff spot,� Payton said. “It won’t be a bit different.� That means if the Saints finish 7-9, they’d have to eliminate the costly mistakes going into next season. And besides turnovers, the losses have piled up for a myriad of other reasons. The offense scored only 24 points in the final two home games of as the Saints finished with a fivegame home losing streak. The Saints haven’t allowed as many sacks as in 2013, when they gave up 37, but the ones they have given up this season have played a part in the inconstant play. Against Atlanta, which entered last in the league in
sacks, the Saints allowed a season-worst five. New Orleans’ defense didn’t hold up when it needed to in key situations. While the Saints have forced 15 fumbles, they have only recovered five of them. A group that finished No. 4 in the NFL last season is ranked 31st in yards allowed. The Saints are 30th in the league on third downs and have given up at least 400 yards seven times. “We rarely put together a complete game — offense, defense and special teams,� tight end Benjamin Watson said. New Orleans has one more opportunity to put together that complete game. Though Payton said preparation will be similar to any other week, it would be easy for the players to lose focus before heading into the offseason. Those in the locker room on Monday said getting ready for the Buccaneers won’t be a problem, however. “You can’t just sit around and feel sorry for yourself all day,� linebacker Parys Haralson said. “The season didn’t go the way you wanted to, but you’ve got this last game right here to go and still get to do what you love to do.� ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL
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“We expect the new cart system to help beautify our parish. It will enhance our quality of life and give us an opportunity to keep our parish cleaner and safer,� Danos said. Lafourche Parish Government is providing this semi-automated collection at zero additional cost to customers, and there is no expectation of a need for an increase in sales tax to pay for these enhanced services. For more information on the carts and what residents need to know about them, check out the detailed section regarding PWS under the Solid Waste tab on their website at lafourchegov.org.
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Recently, the global price of oil traded near $61, down 47 percent from its high for the year of $115. That drop removes nearly $5 billion a day in revenue from the global oil industry — and reduces costs for consumers. The prices of bonds of some state oil companies and developing nations have fallen. And a possible recession in Russia next year could hinder European economies in their recovery. But the U.S. stock market is trading near an all-time high, helped by some of the best employment and wage growth since the Great Recession. THE HURTING: RUSSIA, VENEZUELA, NIGERIA Western sanctions against Russia were already pressuring the ruble when oil prices plunged, accelerating the currency’s decline. A move last week to help the state-owned oil company Rosneft meet debt obligations sent the ruble down even further, raising concerns about a run on banks as Russians fled to stores to buy expensive goods before prices rose. Oil and gas sales account for nearly 70 percent of Russia’s export revenue. If oil prices stay near $60, the Central Bank said the Russian economy could contract by nearly 5 percent next year. Even at $80 a barrel, the Russian economy could still shrink by 0.8 percent. Like Russia, Venezuela’s economic problems predate the decline in oil prices. Venezuela is even more dependent on oil revenues, though — they account for 95 percent of the country’s exports. The price of Venezuelan bonds has plummeted in recent days as investors worry about a default, a move that could trigger political upheaval. Last week Nigeria’s finance minister trimmed the country’s 2015 budget by $3 billion, or 12 percent, because of lower oil prices. THE HAPPY: U.S., WESTERN EUROPE, JAPAN, CHINA
The world’s biggest economies are also the world’s biggest oil users. Lower prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel helps boost those economies by giving consumers more money to spend and businesses more money to invest. Lower gasoline prices will save the typical U.S. household $550 next year, the Energy Department predicts. Shares of airline companies and shippers like UPS and FedEx have soared in recent months. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that the decline in energy prices is “likely to be a net positive� for the U.S. even if it decreases domestic drilling activity, because the country remains a net importer of oil. Consumers in China, Japan and Europe spend a lower portion of their income on energy, so a cut in energy prices doesn’t go quite as far, although it still stimulates their economies. There’s a catch for Japan, however. Falling oil prices could hamper efforts to trigger inflation in an effort to overcome economic stagnation. THE HOPEFULS: BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, MEXICO Ambitious plans to boost oil production in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico will almost certainly be pushed back. Brazil’s oil industry was already reeling from a corruption scandal at the nation’s state-controlled oil company, Petrobras. Also, the country’s considerable oil reserves are expensive to exploit because they sit so deep under the ocean floor. Low oil prices could further reduce the incentive to drill there. Colombia’s oil industry has made major improvements in recent years. While it hasn’t discovered huge oil fields yet, it has increased production. Now, the Colombian peso has fallen, and oil exploration will slow. After years of declining production, Mexico reformed its constitution to allow foreign companies to operate in the country. The country is thought to have considerable untapped reserves both onshore and offshore. Now, though, global oil companies might delay or seek better contract terms. “People want to get into Mexico but they won’t pay just anything to do it,� Ladislaw says. THE HOLDOUTS: SAUDI ARABIA, IRAN, IRAQ OPEC’s biggest producers remain very profitable at low oil prices because the cost to produce oil there is far below even current oil prices. Still, government budgets were set assuming much higher oil prices. The U.S. Energy Department expects oil revenue from OPEC members to fall to $446 billion in 2015, a 36 percent decrease from
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that the U.S. economy is steadily strengthening and outshining most others around the world. The Commerce Department on Tuesday sharply revised up its estimate of third-quarter growth from a previous figure of 3.9 percent. Much of the increase came from consumer spending on health care and business spending on structures and computer software. It was the fastest quarterly growth since the summer of 2003, and it followed a 4.6 percent annual growth rate in the AprilJune quarter. Most analysts think the economy is slowing to an annual rate of around 2.5 percent in the current October-December quarter. And they foresee growth around 3 percent in 2015. That would still be the strongest expansion since the economy grew 3.3 percent in 2005, two years before the Great Recession began. The 2007-2009 downturn, the worst since the 1930s, cost millions of people their jobs. Since then,
the economy has struggled to regain full health. Even after the recession officially ended in June 2009, the economy has turned in tepid growth averaging 2.2 percent annually. But many economists think growth is set to accelerate as more businesses have grown confident about hiring. The country is on track to have its healthiest year for job growth since 1999. In November, employers added 321,000 jobs, the sharpest onemonth increase in three years. With more people working and having money to spend, solid gains are expected in consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of the economy. For the third quarter, consumer spending grew at a 3.2 percent rate, the best showing this year and a full percentage point higher than the estimate the government made a month ago. That upward revision was driven by higher spending on health care. Business investment spending rose at a 7.2 percent annual rate, 2.1 percentage points more than the government’s previous estimate. Much of the new strength came from investment in structures and computer software. The estimate released Tuesday was the government’s third and final look at third-quarter growth in the gross domestic product — the value of all goods and services produced in the United States.
Louisiana employers will pay lower workers’ compensation rates in 2015 Wednesday, December 24, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Louisiana employers will pay 2.4 percent lower rates for workers’ compensation coverage in 2015, the second consecutive year of rate reductions for employers in the state. The Louisiana Department of Insurance approved the lower rates for 2015 at the recommendation of the National Council of Compensation Insurance, a nationwide industry association that represents the interests of workers’ compensation providers. Last year, the NCCI recommended a 5.1 percent Louisiana rate reduction, which took effect earlier this year. The 2.4 percent rate cut will take effect May 1, 2015. “This is just more great news for anyone working or doing business in Louisiana,� said Curt Eysink, executive director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. “Our workplaces are becoming safer all the time, and that’s making it easier for employers to afford workers’ compensation coverage for their employees.� The NCCI recommended the lower rates because of workers’ compensation claims being filed in Louisiana and lower associated costs for
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providers that operate here. The rate announcement comes a week after the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Louisiana ranked second out of 41 states and the District of Columbia for the incidence rate of non-fatal work-related injuries and illness. A key measure of workforce safety, the incidence rate has improved each year in Louisiana since 2009. Workers’ compensation premiums paid by employers in Louisiana will come down an average of 2.4 percent. Rate reductions will vary by industry as follows: ¡ Manufacturing – 2.7 percent. ¡ Contracting – 2.0 percent. ¡ Office and clerical – 0.7 percent. ¡ Goods and services – 2.8 percent. ¡ Miscellaneous – 3.9 percent. The LWC offers free consultation services to help businesses improve workplace safety. Employers can arrange a confidential, comprehensive safety and health survey from trained workplace safety consultants. To request a free consultation or workplace safety visit, call the LWC at 1-800-201-2497.
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BUILDING FOR SALE
Cabin/Office Building For Sale: Wood, foam insulated, self contained, tub, toilet, water heater, ac/heat, queen bed in loft, sleeps 4. $15,000. Call 985-373-9154. _________________
Building For Sale: 17904 W. Main, Galliano. 2400 sq ft store w/lg. parking lot. Reduced to $69,000. To view property call 985-278-0697. _________________
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Commercial Hwy. 1 Frontage Picciola Complex For Lease: 7 rooms, 2 baths, formerly Lafourche Podiatry Clinic. $1200/mth. plus utilities. Minimum 1-year lease. Call 985-855-4163. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, carport, appl., $900/mth, $900/dep. Also Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, appl., $500/mth, $500/dep. Cut Off area. Call 985637-0073. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, furn., single or couple only, no pets, no w/d. $400/mth, $300/dep. Call 985-632-3060. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3BR, 1ba., W. 41st St. in Cut Off. Partially furnished, washer / dryer, $1000 /mo., $500/dep. Utilities included. 985258-3357 _________________
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Applications are being accepted for the position of Information Technology Support Technician. This position requires skills in installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading personal computers, printers, scanners, mobile & network devices, and any other equipment under the IT department’s domain along with maintenance of some software applications. Additional IT skills are preferred for proposition growth. Excel. benefits including 100% pd. family medical insurance & state retirement. A pre-employment drug screen & some ongoing physical capabilities are required. Applications may be obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office at 16829 E. Main St., Galliano by calling 985-632-6701, by accessing our website at www.portfourchon.co m or by emailing cindyd@portfourchon.com. Applications will be accepted thru Mon. Jan. 5. _________________ South East Plumbing Cont. is in need of a Plumbers Helper, at least 2-yrs. exp. Call 985-696-0872. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Cont. has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required offering $23.50/hr. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, between the hrs. of 9 am – 2 pm. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________
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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. _________________ What’s Brewing is looking for Part Time Kitchen Help. Apply in person. No phone calls please. _________________
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Applications are being accepted for the position of Seaport Maintenance Specialist for work in Port Fourchon. This position requires skills in the operation of some heavy equipment such as ZTR mowers, backhoe, road grader, front-end loader, dozer & tractor. Knowledge of diesel engines is also preferred along with some skill in welding, carpentry, plumbing & electrical. Excel. benefits include 100% pd. family medical insurance & state retirement. Drug screen, physical and satisfactory driving record will be required. Applications may be obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office at 16829 E. Main St., Galliano by calling 985-632-6701, by accessing our website at www.portfourchon.co m or by emailing cindyd@portfourchon.com. Applications will be accepted thru Fri. January 30. _________________ Bayou Inn is looking for a Part Time Housekeeper. Apply in person at 18608 W. Main, Galliano. (Near W. 200th St.) _________________
(985) 632-5858
Customer Service Rep. wanted for busy insurance agency, located in the South Lafourche area. Must be able to multi-task & possess adequate computer skills. Please mail resume to Help Wanted, P.O. Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring 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. _________________ 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. _________________
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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
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Experience preferred but not necessary
7&7 Work Schedule
TWIC card required
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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
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Apply in person at the C-Port Personnel Dept. Office in Fourchon or fax resume to 985-396-2500 106 9th Street Lot 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 www.chouest.com/cport.html E.O.E. M/F/H/V
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. _________________ 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!
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. _________________ 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. _________________
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. Licensed & insured, 20 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail. com __________________
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F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________
RUDOLPH BOUDREAUX Rudolph Marshall Boudreaux, 74, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, at Victory Life Church in Lockport. Memorial services will be at 4:00 p.m. He is survived by his sons, Randy Michael Boudreaux, Bryan Joseph Boudreaux, Robert Anthony Boudreaux; daughter, Sharon Boudreaux Foret; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Barrios Boudreaux; parents, Irvin Boudreaux, Sr. and Lucille Bourgeois Boudreaux; brothers, Irvin “Bubby” Boudreaux, Jr., Michael Leo Boudreaux; and sister, Marion Boudreaux Alcantara. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ____________________________
MEMORIALS
In Memory Of SEAN MELANCON
Born: 1-22-82 Died: 3-16-11 We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our hearts. Always & Forever, Mom, Dad, Sisters, Brothers, Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends ________________
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EVA TERREBONNE A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, December 26 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Eva Mae Leonard Terrebonne, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who passed away on December 21, 2014. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. service at the church with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by husband of 25 years, Lawrence “Chine” Terrebonne; sons, Phillip Cheramie (Tina), Billy Cheramie (Michelle), Rickey Cheramie, (companion Penny Sanamo) and Eldon Cheramie, Jr.; step children, Rhoddy Terrebonne (Norma), Travis Terrebonne (Holly), Rhonda Cheramie (Timmy), Lynette Dardar (Miguel), Cher Polky (Ronnie) and Jodie Terrebonne; grandsons, Bryce, Dezmond, Rickey Jr. and Geddy Cheramie; great grandchildren, Avalia, Geddy Jr., Adelle and Jolie Cheramie; 21 step grandchildren and 15 step great grandchildren and brother, Louis Leonard. She was preceded in death by parents, Lenes Leonard and Eva Miguez Leonard; brother, Adam Leonard. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, and an avid family lady who loved family time. ____________________________
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PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going to battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves shall never die a sudden death or be drowned or shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail so be sure you really want what you ask. AMEN ________________________
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. “I would like to buy this TV,” she told the salesman. “Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes,” he replied. She hurried home and dyed her hair, then came back and again told the salesman, “I would like to buy this TV.” “Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes,” he replied. “Darn, he recognized me,” she thought. So she went for a complete disguise this time, haircut and new color, new outfit, big sunglasses, then waited a few days before she again approached the salesman. “I would like to buy this TV.” “Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes,” he replied. Frustrated, she exclaimed, “How do you know I’m a blonde?” “Because that’s a microwave,” he replied.
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The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. DECEMBER 17, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Stephanie M. Jones, 49, Raceland. Theft of goods. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Matthew Lee, 27, Golden Meadow. Theft. Louisiana State Police Cedotal Thomas, 40, Galliano. Tail lamp requires, suspended driver’s license, resisting an officer. Scott Faulk, 25, Larose. Possession w/intent to dist. heroin, careless operation, poss. or dist. of drug para., illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds (felony), poss. of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (felony), obstruction of justice-destruction/damage/vandalism (felony), theft (warrant), simple battery (warrant), contempt of court. Ariel Neely, 23, Chalmette. Possession w/intent to dist. heroin, poss. or dist. of drug para., contempt of court, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. DECEMBER 18, 2014 Louisiana State Police Garcia Yeri Flores, 33, New Iberia. DWI 2nd offense, hit and run, no insurance, no driver’s license, careless operation. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Christina Gonzalez, 19, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Annette M. Creppel, 43, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Victor Holmes, Sr., 37, Raceland. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Probation/Parole Lynes Green, 19, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. DECEMBER 19, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joseph C. Bonvillain, 36, Lockport. Possession of firearm on premises of alcoholic beverage outlet. Brandie G. Bentley, 35, Raceland. Fugitive form justice (2 cts). Tyler A. Lirette, 20, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole (2 cts), contempt of court. Trudy Gremillion Dupre, 35, Galliano. Contempt of court. Alfred Starks, 21, Thibodaux. Aggravated arson, tampering with surveillance system. Glenn Thompkins, 39, Raceland. Obscenity. Lockport Police Department Recardo Cruz, 54, Lockport. Simple assault, one way roadways and traffic islands, contempt of court, resisting an officer, disturbing the peace. Thibodaux Police Department Everette Arcement, 44, Houma. Contempt of court. DECEMBR 20, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Casie Platt, 29, Raceland. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Steven Goldman, 26, Kileen, TX. Simple escape. Thibodaux Police Department Donovan Frazier, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Precious Davis, 36, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. DECEMBER 21, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Christopher M. Martinez, 32, Thibodaux. DWI. Royal Shelvy, Jr., 56, Thibodaux. Theft of goods (felony), enter/remain after being forbidden. Cherie Coco, 40, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Delisa Lewis, 47, Schriever. Contempt of court (5 cts). Lockport Police Department Tiffany Belle Shows, 32, Houma. Contempt of court, speeding, driving under suspension/revocation. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Trimichael Cooks, 45, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Willie T. Ezell, 68, Cut Off. Simple burglary of an inhab. Dwelling (felony). Tyler Thibodaux, 26, Schriever. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Jonathan Castagnetta, 31, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 cts). Corey Hester, 35, Raceland. Contempt of court (8 cts). Blake Votaw, 37, Galliano. Contempt of court. Jarrod Lorraine, 46, Cut Off. Disturbing the peace by intoxication. Justin Zeringue, 20, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, poss. of hydrocodone, poss. of drug para., license plate light required. Tyler Bourg, 18, Houma. PWITD marijuana, driver must be licensed, tail lamps required. GRAND ISLE ARRESTS November 22, 2014 Carleton Dean Santiny, 45, 142 Santiny Lane, Grand Isle. Grand Isle warrant (3 cts), contempt of court, identity theft, theft. November 25, 2014 James A. Billiot, 50, 155 East Central, Grand Isle. Jefferson Parish warrant (3 cts), contempt of court. Joshua Bradberry, 38, 24294 Swamp Rd., Red Level, AL. Jefferson Parish warrant, contempt of court. November 29, 2014 Richard C. Strickland, 43, 195 W. 67th St., Cut Off. Disturbing the peace by fighting, disturbing the peace by intoxication. November 30, 2014 Gabriel Cheramie, 27, P.O. Box 248, Grand Isle. Violation of no trespassing order. December 7, 2014 Jose Kemuel Duron-Palma, 19, 2835 Dyanes St., New Orleans. No driver’s license. December 11, 2014 Louis J. Dassau, 36, 154 Fig Lane, Grand Isle. Domestic abuse battery.
Bid notice
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SECTION 00010 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Grand Isle Port Commission here by advertises bids for construction of Grand Isle Port Access Road & New Commercial Boat Slip Facility under Project No. 36-P40-088-01 as follows: Owner: Grand Isle Port Commission Project Title: Grand Isle Port Access Road & New Commercial Boat Slip Facility Project No.: 36-P40-088-01 Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid– Grand Isle Port Access Road & New Commercial Boat Slip Facility” will be received at the Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358. Bids shall be addressed to the Grand Isle Port Commission and delivered to the Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358 no later than 10:00 A.M. local time on Monday, January 19, 2015. Sealed bids to be marked “Sealed Bid – Grand Isle Port Access Road & New Commercial Boat Slip Facility”. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publically opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. local time on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of Professional Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc., 1065 Muller Parkway, Suite B, Westwego, LA 70094, (504) 347-1900 Ext. 25 (Engineer) (mo@peecinc.com), and are open for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A set of such documents may be obtained from the Engineers by prospective bidders upon payment of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) deposit. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S.38: 2212. An electronic set of Contract Documents, Technical Specifications and Drawings may be obtained by submitting a request to mo@peecinc.com. All questions must be sub mitted in writing by email to mo@peecinc.com or by fax to 503-341-5600. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bid may be withdrawn for at least forty five (45) days after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and to reject any and all bids received per State Public Bid Law. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid; (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety; (3) any Addenda issued; and (4) Bid Bond which MUST always accompany the bid in the correct amount. A Corporate Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid MUST accompany the bid, if the bidder is a corporation. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 12, 2015; at the Grand Isle Port Commission office located at 2757 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358. Attendance of the Pre-Bid Conference is highly recommended. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of receipt o f the Notice to Proceed. The successful bidder will be required to execute the OWNER’S Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction to gather with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after normal award of contract. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Grand Isle Port Commission at (985) 787-2229 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. The OWNER hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this Advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. 12/24/14 12/31/14 1/7/15
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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*SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE WARRANTY DETAILS. ALL FACTORY REBATES TO DEALER. ALL OFFERS ARE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE. WITH APPROVED CREDIT. ON SELECT MODELS. SOME INCENTIVES MAY HAVE ENDED DUE TO PUBLICATION DEADLINE. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS