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China’s sharp economic slowdown top business story of 2015
Supporters say Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter has turned itself around
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PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — China’s economy lost some luster and its leaders their aura of invincibility. A commodities boom went bust, spreading pain from Texas oil fields to Indonesian coal mines. Seven years of nearzero interest rates ended in the United States, while easy money kept flowing elsewhere. Volkswagen cheated on emissions tests. And the rise of Uber intensified a debate about the definition of an employee. China’s sharp slowdown was chosen as the top business story of 2015 by business editors at The Associated Press, followed by the plunge in energy prices. Here are the top 10 business stories of the year: China’s Slowdown It took five years for people to become really worried over China’s slowmotion economic deceleration. The freak-out finally hit global markets in August. Between Aug. 10 and Aug. 25, the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 11 percent on fears that everyone had underestimated China’s troubles and their impact on the rest of the world. China’s deceleration is part of an official plan to shift from unsustainable See Business Page 5-A
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VOLUME 27 NUMBER 11
By Meredith Burns Daily Comet Staff Writer
Some gifts don’t cost a thing
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Pictured are Addison and Ashlyn Duet as they bag groceries for customers at Frank’s Supervalu in Larose Monday.
“Nothing is for free.” How many times have you heard this being said? The Fidelis sisters and Fraternus brothers of South Lafourche feel otherwise. They feel that the gift of giving of themselves is free. Fidelis sisters and Fraternus brothers volunteered at Frank’s Supervalu in Larose before Thanksgiving and again last Monday for Christmas to help with the holiday rush. The volunteers helped bag groceries, stocked shelves, brought customer’s groceries to their vehicles and also treated strangers to cookies. The local Fidelis chapter is coordinated by a team of volunteer women from South Lafourche who organize and implement the program and
In the year since new leadership took over at the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, the shelter management has ushered in new policies and fostered stronger ties with the community in the hopes of saving animals. “Overall it’s a really good team now, it meshes well, and they’re a lot easier to work with,” said Kimberly Usher Fall, founder of Operation Save the WhoDatt Fur Babies cat rescue in Metairie. “You have a team in there that cares about the animals.” Hilary Knight was hired as the manager of the shelter at 934 LA 3185 in November 2014 after the former manager was reassigned to a position outside of the shelter amid complaints and criticism from a local veterinarian, rescue groups and residents. Like other rescue coordinators, Fall had a strained relationship with the former shelter management and had stopped pulling cats from the shelter altogether because of the lack of communication and poor condition of many of the animals. See Shelter Page 5-A
Annie is just one of several animals available for adoption at the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter. Due to the holidays, the shelter will only be open on Tuesday, Dec. 29.
serve as mentors. The women mentors come from Larose, Cut Off, Galliano and Golden Meadow and mentor 40 young women in the chapter. Boys are mentored into virtuous Catholic men through Fraternus of South Lafourche. The Fraternus chapter started nearly five years ago and has approximately 25 male mentors guiding 40 young men enrolled in the program. Both Fidelis and Fraternus groups meet weekly on Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the course of the school year behind the St. Joseph Catholic Church at the Recreation Center in Galliano.
Report: More young adults signing up for Obama health law RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Midway through sign-up season, more young adults are getting coverage through President Barack Obama’s health care law. The number of new customers is also trending higher, officials said Tuesday in an upbeat report. Outside analysts who reviewed the administration’s update said it reflects encouraging progress, but that may not dispel questions about the longterm future of the health insurance markets created under Obama’s 2010 overhaul. Premiums have been going up and getting new sign-ups remains a challenge. Administration statistics also showed some continuing problems verifying the citizenship and income of applicants for subsidized coverage. Consumer advocates say those issues generally stem from the complexity of the law, and that many people who run into verification problems
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Sunday, December 27, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
21, 28 & Feb. 4. Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed.
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CCC opens new show room, closes for holiday
The Catholic Community Center has opened its new showroom that features a large assortment of clothing, shoes, a thrift store and Christmas items. The CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A, Galliano, directly behind Renovations by the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge. Hours are Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. The CCC will be closed on New Year’s Day and will reopen on January 4.
Parent education classes to begin Jan. 6
Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services will offer parent education presentations on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. till noon at the Terrebonne Parish DA’s Office, 118 Armour Drive in Houma, on Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 & Feb. 3. The presentations will also be offered on Thursdays from 10 a.m. till noon at the Bayou Council Office, 504 St. Louis St. in Thibodaux, on Jan. 7, 14,
Anger management courses to begin Jan. 7
Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14 & 21. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.
Registration ongoing for Jan. 9 auto show
Bass for the Cure, a custom car, truck and bike show and sound competition, will be held on Saturday, January 9 at the Lafourche Parish Tourist Center, 4484 Hwy. 1, Raceland, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early registration is $25 for cars, trucks and sound competition. Bikes are $20. Registration increases by $5 on the day of the event. Checks and registration forms can be sent to Bass for the Cure, P.O. Box 72, Lockport, LA 70374. A silent auction, raffle, door prizes and 50 awards will be given out at the event. Proceeds to benefit the Autism Society.
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Create a financial calendar for the New Year
When was the last time you made a financial resolution on New Year’s Eve? If you can’t remember, you’re in good company. The Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America’s annual New Year’s resolutions survey (https://www.allianzlife.co m/about/news-andevents) for 2014 reported that 49 percent of respondents said that health and wellness were their first priorities for the coming year, up from 43 percent in 2013. Only 30 percent ranked financial stability as their top goal for the year. In 2016, maybe it’s time to push financial fitness to the top of your list by creating an annual financial calendar that helps you save, spend and invest a little smarter. Here are some suggestions to build your calendar: Set three important
The 2015-16 South Lafourche High School 4-H Officers attended an officers’ training at the Lafourche Parish Executive Meeting. The officers in attendance were: President-Abby Dupierre, Vice President-Hannah Gisclair, Secretary-Rilan Percle, Treasurer-Laurel Chiasson, Reporter-Sebastian Vizier, and Parliamentarian-Victoria LeBlanc. Leaders Debra Chiasson and Nickole Chiasson also attended the leader training.
Thibodaux Playhouse will present Always a Bridesmaid – a comedic romp about four friends who have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior
Lottery results were not available as of press time. Lottery results will resume with the Dec. 30th edition.
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Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine. It is often detected by uneven shoulder heights, a loss of structural balance, or a change in posture. Unfortunately, the most common treatment approach has been to wait and see how bad it gets, resorting to unsightly braces, or eventually surgery, if it progresses too far. The Chiropractic approach is to use specific spinal adjustment, often combined with corrective exercises. If detected early enough, we have had excellent success with scoliosis cases.
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The District 10 BETA Day Competitions were held on November 21, at the Assumption Community Center. The Theme for this year is “Let the BETA Times Roll.� Lockport Middle School’s eighth grader, Megan Chiasson placed first in the Speech Competition and the Living Literature group placed second. As the District 10 winner, Megan will compete at the State Convention in Lafayette on February 2426, 2016.
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employment, illness or a major unplanned expense. Save for something special. Make one of your three goals a fun goal – a vacation, a new bike, a wardrobe upgrade – something that feels like a reward. Here are calendar items that might help you reach those goals. Make sure you note staggered receipt dates for each of your three free credit reports (https://www.annualcreditreport.com) from Experian, TransUnion and Equifax so you can keep a steady eye on your credit and spot irregularities if they happen. Prevent severe money surprises by marking key repair or replacement dates on home, appliance and other personal expenses that might be coming up in the future. Use the time you have now to schedule inspections and estimates for each so you’ll be able to start setting aside funds in advance. Retirement readiness is another key calendar item. At least once a year, consider reviewing your holdings in retirement or investment accounts to make sure they’re still performing as you’ve planned or if not, whether you need to restructure the investments in your portfolio. Put the open enrollment dates for employeror self-employment benefits on your calendar and then mark a date several weeks before to allow you to start thinking through necessary changes. The way you choose employer or self-employment benefits is a key part of your financial planning and should intersect with other independent money decisions you’re making for yourself and your family.
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money goals for the year. Three money goals may not sound like a lot, but if you’ve never thought about money goals before, establishing these targets can make a major difference in your financial life. Set goals that address key money concerns or serve as a springboard for a solid financial future. Choose what makes sense for you, but here are three basic goals to start with: Create or reset your budget. If you’ve never made a budget before, spend a month or two tracking everything you spend. Review your findings closely and see whether you’re spending less than you earn. If not, determine if you can cut spending to direct more funds to meet key goals. If you already have a budget, consider reevaluating your finances to see where you could cut costs. Build an emergency fund. An emergency fund (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/emergencyfund) contains between three to six months of living expenses you can draw upon only in a real financial emergency such as un-
Insurance renewal dates are important to mark as well. If you’re not comparison-shopping for the auto, homeowners or health insurance coverage you buy on your own, there’s a good possibility you’re losing out on money, service or coverage. Set two dates each year to review your overall finances. You might consider dates in June and November to see how you’re doing with budget, savings, spending, investment and tax issues. The June date is for corrective actions; the November date is to determine the last-minute spending, savings or tax moves you want to make before December 31 and to set financial goals for the New Year. If you work with a qualified financial or tax expert, consider involving him or her in the conversation. Bottom line: If you use a calendar or datebook to keep on schedule, add important money dates and activities so you can meet your lifetime financial goals.
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Prom: to be in each other’s weddings ‌ no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still determined to honor that vow. Evening performances are scheduled for January 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.; a Sunday matinee is scheduled for January 24 at 2 p.m. All five performances will be held at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center Theatre located at 314 St. Mary Street in Thibodaux. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for students (ID required). Online ticket sales are recommended at www.thibodauxplayhouse.com or reservations can be made by calling (985) 446-1896.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Ochsner Health System has asked Louisiana’s ethics board just what a former top state official can and cannot do as its lobbyist. For two years, Kristy Nichols was commissioner of administration for Gov. Bobby Jindal, overseeing government spending. She left that job Oct. 14 to become Ochsner’s vice president of government and corporate affairs. The system’s senior vice president for public affairs, David Gaines, tells The Advocate that he asked a Board of Ethics opinion because he wants to be clear about what’s allowable and what isn’t. Generally, state law prohibits former agency heads from helping anyone deal with their former agencies for two years after leaving. ___
Officer helps laboring mom make special pre-holiday delivery
CORINTH, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi officer helped make a special pre-holiday delivery in a parking lot for a pregnant woman who couldn’t quite make it to
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And 2.1 million are under age 35, a coveted demographic because young adults tend to be healthy and their participation helps keep premiums in check. The number of younger adults signed up is close to double what it was at this point last year. Obama’s health care law offers subsidized private health insurance to people who don’t have access to job-based coverage.
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the hospital. Sgt. Ken Walker of Corinth came to the aid of Karla White about 4 a.m. Monday. WTVA-TV reports that White and her mother were on the way to the hospital and called 911. Dispatcher Ashleigh Hinds advised them to pull over and wait for an ambulance. They headed into a Kmart lot. That’s when Walker showed up and realized there was no time to wait. The officer then helped deliver the baby. Hinds says “emotions just overflowed the dispatch center.” Walker says colleagues are giving him “atta boys” and calling him “baby doctor.” Henry Dalton Byrd was due Jan. 7. Mom says he’s doing fine.
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Coroner: Unborn baby shot, could have survived: homicide
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Orleans Parish coroner says bullets that killed a pregnant woman also hit and killed her unborn baby boy, and the fetus’s death should be considered homicide. Dr. Jeffrey Rouse made the statement in an email Monday about the deaths Dec. 16 of 23-year-old Breon Stewart and 25year-old Lionel Delpit III. He wrote that the boy was near term and could have survived outside the womb. Earlier news reports said the baby was due in less than two This year nearly 85 percent of customers nationwide are receiving assistance that averages $271 a month. Between the insurance markets and the law’s Medicaid expansion for low-income people, the health care law has helped bring down the nation’s uninsured rate to 9 percent, a historic low. That translates to more than 16 million people gaining coverage since the law passed five years ago. Tuesday’s update amounted to a half-time report on the 2016 enrollment season. Independent analysts said the administration should be able to meet or exceed its ultimate goal, which is having 10 million people signed up and paying premiums at the end of 2016. In the past, about 1 in 5 of those signed up at the start of the year has dropped out later. Some probably found jobs with health insurance benefits. Elizabeth Carpenter of the consulting firm Avalere Health said sign-ups seem to be on track to reach 11 million for 2016, after attrition. “The bigger question is if this sort of modest yearover-year growth is sufficient to ensure a balanced, stable risk pool over time and continue to attract insurer participation,” said Carpenter.
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weeks. Police spokesmen Frank Robertson and Tyler Gamble told The New Orleans Advocate and Nola.com The TimesPicayune that anyone arrested will face a feticide charge as well as two homicide charges. Robertson said police don’t have any suspects. ___
New Jersey girl calls 911 after touching Elf on the Shelf
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey girl called 911 after she touched her elf on the shelf. Police say 7-year-old Isabelle LaPeruta of Old Bridge was worried because, according to the popular children’s book, the magic of Christmas goes away if the elf is touched. WNBC-TV reports the girl told the 911 operator not to come to her house because she was trying to call her dad. However, police are required to check 911 calls and an officer found the child in tears. Her mother, Lynanne, says she awoke from a nap to find her daughter trying to shoo an officer out of the house. She says the girl panicked when the elf fell on the floor when she threw a ball. The officer radioed headquarters: “Isabella apologized. She touched the Elf on a Shelf. She won’t call 911 again.” ___
Zatarain’s recalls Red Beans and Rice
GRETNA, La. (AP) — Zatarain’s is voluntarily recalling its 8-ounce boxes of Red Beans and Rice Origi-
nal because the product may contain undeclared dairy ingredients that could prompt serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. In a news release, the Gretna, Louisiana-based company said the product may contain Creamy Parmesan Rice Mix with dairy ingredients. The dairy allergens are not listed. The product in question has the words “best by” followed by “July 31 16Z.” The news release says the company has not received any reports of the mislabeled product resulting in any illnesses or allergic reactions. The product was shipped to Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. ___
Jindals donate nearly 300 pounds of food to local food bank
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife have donated nearly 300 pounds of food to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for the holidays. The food was collected from guests who were asked to bring non-perishable goods when they visited the governor’s mansion. Jindal, who is termlimited, leaves office Jan. 11, though his family will move out of the governor’s mansion a bit earlier than his last day in office.
Sunday, December 27, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Engagement
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Mrs. Monica Matherne and the late Joey Matherne of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessi Marie Matherne to Justin Lasseigne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lasseigne of Cut Off. The wedding will be held on January 8th at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off.
Pictured is Paige Parks, who was recently named Central Lafourche High School’s Student of the Year for 2015-2016.
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Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Cazayoux
Donielle David and Jonathan Cazayoux were united in marriage on October 10 at our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church in Lafayette. The bride is the daughter of Don and Deborah David of Cut Off. She is the granddaughter of Jimmy and Claudette David of Cut Off and the late Noncess and Elma Remond of Valentine. The groom is the son of Edward and Faye Cazayoux of Breaux Bridge.
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Sunday, December 27, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Sometimes we can learn about God from our experience with nature
A man, who didn’t believe in God, let others know how he felt about religion and religious holidays like Christmas. His wife, however, did believe and she raised their children to have faith in God and Jesus, despite his disparaging comments. One snowy Christmas Eve, his wife was taking their children to a Christmas Eve Mass in their farming community. She invited him to come, but he refused. “That story is nonsense!” he said. “Why would God lower himself to come to Earth as a human? That’s ridiculous!” She and the children left while he stayed home.
Lockport Knights report on recent activities Christmas baskets
On December 12th, members of Msgr. Carroll A. Badeaux Knights of Columbus and the Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary of Council #3054 of Lockport packed and delivered twenty Christmas food baskets for needy families in the Lockport area. Each family received three bags of groceries and a chicken, gallon of milk, eggs and bread for Christmas. Members and friends who helped in this activity were: Dennis Savoie, Doyle Rogers, Jerome Cantrelle, Larry Bonvillian, Chad Cheramie, Ralph Sapia, Malvina Sapia, Stacey Gautreaux, Nicole Cheramie, Louis “Buck” Cheramie, Julie Gautreaux, Hayden Lodrigue, and Cole Orgeron. Thanks to the generosity of the Knights of Columbus, Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary members, the parishioners of Holy Savior Church Parish and Holy Savior Elementary School who donated food items to fill these food baskets. Family Christmas Party
On December 13, Msgr. Carroll A. Badeaux, Knights of Columbus Council #3054 of Lockport held their annual family Christmas party. Approximately forty members, their spouses, guests and friends were in attendance for this Christmas family social. The council provided the main dish of ham and turkey cooked by Malvina Sapia while members, guests and friends provided their favorite covered dish, vegetable, or dessert to share with others. A special thanks to Annie Delaune, Ethel Lirette and Malvina Sapia who took care of signing in members and friends, selling the half and half tickets, and handing out the door prize tickets to everyone in attendance. For entertainment, live music was provided by Earl Boudreaux, Sr. and Al Rabalais. After a delicious meal, the ladies and men enjoyed a game called “Lefty Elf Christmas Story”. Door prize winner was Larry Bonvillian. Half and half winner was Pearl Ledet. Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make our KC family Christmas social a success. Doyle Rogers, Council Activity Chairman
A while later, the winds grew stronger and the snow turned into a blizzard. As the man looked out the window, all he saw was a blinding snowstorm. He sat and relaxed before the fire for the evening. Then he heard a loud thump. Something had hit the window. Then another thump. He looked out the window, but could not see anything. When the snow let up a little, he ventured outside to see what was beating on his window. In the field near his house he saw a flock of wild geese. They had been flying south for the winter when they got caught in the snowstorm. They were
lost and stranded on his farm with no food or shelter. They just flapped their wings and flew aimlessly around the field in low circles. The man felt sorry for the geese and wanted to help them. The barn would be a great place for them to stay, he thought. It’s warm and safe and they could wait out the storm there. So he walked over to the barn and opened the doors. He watched and waited, hoping they would notice the open barn and go inside. The geese just fluttered around aimlessly and didn’t seem to notice the barn or realize what it could mean for them. He went into the house and
came with some bread, broke it up, and made a breadcrumb trail leading to the barn. They still didn’t catch on. He was now getting frustrated. He got behind them and tried to shoo them toward the barn. However, they became more frightened and scattered in every direction but toward the barn. Nothing he did could get them to go into the barn. “Why don’t they follow me?” he exclaimed. “Can’t they see this is the only place where they can survive the storm?” He thought for a moment and realized that they just wouldn’t follow a human.
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Charis Church
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603
South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt
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First Baptist Church
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Kevin Bruce - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com
CATHOLIC
Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor
Our Lady of the Isle Grand Isle
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net
Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com
First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor
Holy Savior Church
612 Main Street - Lockport
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin
Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor
South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.
Crosspoint Church
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge)
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Welch
Bethel Baptist Church
122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin
New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland
Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
Victory Life Church
333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland
St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.
FULL GOSPEL
Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos
Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL
Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off
Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pasor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com
Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.
Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992
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1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
13298 East Main - Larose
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com
5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons
St. Hilary of Poitiers
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor
13581 East Main - Larose
St. Anthony Church
Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com
13841 East Main - Larose
Christian Fellowship Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
Suddenly it all made sense. That is what God did. We were like the geese – blind, lost, and perishing. God sent his Son to become like us so he could show us the way and save us. That was the meaning of Christmas, he realized. He finally understood what Christmas was all about, why Christ became one of us. So he prayed, “Thank you, God, for becoming one of us and rescuing me from the storm!” The author is unknown. Ada Hendricks once said, “May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; the spirit of Christmas which is peace; and the heart of Christmas which is love.”
If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.
Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 15300 West Main - Cut Off 129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410
“If only I were a goose, then I could save them,” he said. Then he went into the barn, got one of his own geese, and carried it behind the flock of wild geese. He then released it. His goose flew through the flock straight into the barn. One by one the other geese followed it to safety. He stood silently for a moment as the words he had spoken a few minutes earlier replayed in his mind, “If only I were a goose, then I could save them!” Then he thought about what he had said to his wife earlier. “Why on earth would God want to be like us? That’s ridiculous!”
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UNITED METHODIST
18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
Memorial United Methodist
201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews
Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org
United Methodist Church of Grand Isle Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
PENTECOSTAL
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13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon
First United Pentecostal
Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.
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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453
Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano
Serving Lafourche Since 1957
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Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes
The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche
18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano
Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com
LUTHERAN
Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma
(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.
MORMON
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.
Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org
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SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946
Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose
Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300
Shelter
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But within a week of new management coming on board, she noticed improvements ranging from shelter cleanliness to employee morale, and she pulled about 300 to 500 cats this year from Lafourche’s shelter. “With the additions of (Community Services Director Reggie Bagala) and Hilary, everything seems to have completely turned around,” Fall said. “The mentality of saving the animals seems different, the health of the animals is a lot better. The new testing policies, the new vaccination policies - just the overall effort from the shelter is a lot better.” Changes at the shelter include a partnering with veterinarians at Louisiana State University for training and resources, raising the spay and neuter voucher to make it more affordable for residents to sterilize animals, transporting adoptable pets to shelters in other states that have extra space and hosting more frequent adoption events. At an adoption event earlier this month featuring $12 adoption prices, 21 dogs and 19 cats found new homes in one day. “The fact that we adopted out that kind of number is just phenomenal,” Bagala said. “It’s just
an absolute wonderful thing to know the public is behind us.” One of the biggest changes at the shelter came in the spring when the Lafourche Parish Council approved new adoption fees to cover the cost of a microchip, heartworm test, dewormer, vaccines and sterilization for each adopted animal. The policy change, which is common at shelters across the country, is designed to help make animals more adoptable and curb local animal populations. Faye Adams, vice president of Hail Mary Rescue and a member of the shelter’s advisory board, said in a year of many changes, that might be the most important. “Because of the overpopulation problem, the fact that none of these animals are being allowed to leave and reproduce again is a biggie for me,” she said. The shelter is now preparing to expand its area for dogs, upping the number of dog runs from 13 to close to 30. Knight credited Lafourche Parish government and her coworkers at the shelter for much of the shelter’s success during the past year. “They keep me sane most days. These girls could choose many other jobs, yet they choose to
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stick around,” she said. “They don’t hear ‘thank you’ nearly enough.” Knight said in the coming year she would like to move more cats out of the shelter each week. “Cats are where we’re lacking still,” she said. “That’s definitely going to be my focus this coming year. Not only the cat adoption rate, but other alternatives to getting them out of the shelter alive.” The shelter will have taken in close to 2,300 cats by the end of the year, an “absurd number” comparable to shelters in Baton Rouge, Knight said. Many of those cats do not make it out of the shelter alive. While numbers vary each month, the average euthanasia rate for cats is roughly 70 percent, compared to about 10 percent for dogs, Knight said. Adams said to help curb the feral cat population, the board would like to trap cats, spay and neuter them, and release them back into their habitats. This type of program, called Trap-Neuter-Release, is encouraged by the Louisiana SPCA and other animal groups. “That’s on the wish list,” Adams said. Adams said in 2016 the board would also like to continue building relationships with transport groups across the country and increasing public awareness about the shelter and all of the animals available for the adoption. “I think if people know about these animals in the shelter, they seem to step up and realize there’s nothing wrong with these pets,” she said. Pictures of animals available for adoption are regularly posted on the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter Facebook page. For information, call 4463532.
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growth from exports and wasteful investment to slower but steadier expansion based on consumer spending. Yet its leaders tarnished their reputation for economic stewardship by clumsily intervening to prop up plunging stock prices. Then they shocked and confused markets by devaluing the Chinese currency. Economists began to conclude that China’s official story — that its economy was growing at around a brisk 7 percent a year — was far too rosy and that growth might be closer to 5 percent or 6 percent and likely to weaken further. Collapsing Commodity Prices China’s slowdown and a global oil glut crushed commodities and energy prices. The Standard & Poor’s GSCI commodities index has plunged 34 percent this year to its lowest level since 1999, down 80 percent from its peak. And the main culprit was China’s slowdown. When they were booming, Chinese factories devoured about half the world’s copper, aluminum, nickel and steel. Oil prices, too, tumbled from $98 a barrel two years
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ago to under $35. The biggest factor was unrestrained production across the world, which led to a huge supply glut. In response, energy companies slashed investment in America’s oil patch. And workers lost jobs in Zambian mines, Indonesian coal pits and Australian ports. But consumers enjoyed a windfall: Near year’s end, U.S. motorists were paying just $2 a gallon for gasoline, down from $2.47 a year ago. The End of Free Money When the Fed cut short-term interest rates to near zero in December 2008, the American economy was losing hundreds of thousands of jobs a month. The financial system had nearly toppled. The rate cut was an emergency response. No one expected it to last. But it did — for seven years. On Dec. 16, the Fed declared that the economy was finally healthy enough to withstand a modest rate hike: It raised the shortterm rate it controls from a range of zero to 0.25 percent to one of 0.25 percent to 0.50 percent. But with Europe and Japan still struggling and China decelerating, the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan and the People’s Bank of China had gone in the reverse direc-
tion: They acted to continue or expand their easymoney policies. Volkswagen Caught Cheating In the first half of 2015, Volkswagen passed Toyota as the world’s s topselling automaker. The triumph didn’t last long. On Sept. 18, the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that VW had cheated on emissions tests for hundreds of thousands of diesel cars it had marketed as “green.” It was a stunning case of corporate malfeasance. CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned, VW announced plans to recall 11 million cars globally and set aside $7 billion to pay for them. In the United States, where more than 500,000 VW cars have been recalled, several government agencies are investigating. VW’s reputation was left in tatters. Growth of ‘Gig’ Economy The growth of the ride service Uber ignited a debate about the “gig economy,” in which people don’t hold regular jobs in traditional workplaces but rather work as some version of a freelancer: Uber drivers tooling around town in their own cars. Homebound app designers laboring to produce a hit for the Apple Store. See Business Page 8-A
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HOMES
House For Sale: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Reduced to $68,000. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
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., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________
LAND
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
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. _________________
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. _________________
Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, located on 313 Comeaux Dr., Lockport. $650/mth, $600/dep. Call 985258-6610 or 985-2585273. _________________ (2) Houses For Rent: (1) 2 br, 2 ba, no smoking, no pets, w/appl., in Galliano, $1100/mth, $500/dep; (1) 1 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pets, Larose area. $600/mth, $400/dep. Call 985-632-4723. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.
De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________
Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, partially furn., private yard, ready soon. Call 985632-2158 or 985-5336212. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________
226 Twin Oaks Dr.
Recently reduced to $115,000 Great house near Ochsner St. Anne General Health Center, Just off Hwy. 90 & Hwy. 1! Low cost of flood insurance. All brick, newer roof, new sewer treatment system & more. 1900 sqft. living 2626 total living
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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. $1000/mth, $1000/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. $ 1 4 0 0 / m t h , $1400/dep. Call 985696-7373. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, private street. Call 985-677-1155. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 985-632-6188. _________________ Office For Rent: Professional-Immaculatebrick, 1040 sq ft, generator, 526 Main St., Lockport. $2000/ mth. Call 985-5323531 or 985-8050234. _________________ Trailers For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, both in the Golden Meadow area, some furn. included. FMI call 985-6651220. _________________ 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. _________________
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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, offering appl., w/d, Golden Meadow area. $525/mth, $525/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ 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. _________________ House For Rent: 17678 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Full kitchen, w/d, dishwasher, central ac, 3 br, 1.5 ba. FMI call 985-2588082. _________________ Apts. For Rent: (2) 2 br. apts. on E. 85th St., FMI call Dustin at 985-258-7638. _________________ 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. _________________
CAMPERS
2004 Keystone TailGator 34’ For Sale: Toy hauler, ac, fridge, microwave, excel. cond., includes 4KW portable generator. $8000 Negotiable. Call 985-258-9000. _________________
MERCHANDISE
Brother PE 770 Embroidery Machine For Sale: like brand new, only used 6 mths., includes 2 different size hoops, box of bobbins & operation manual, great machine. Pd. $800, asking $500. FMI call 985-855-7485. _________________ Men & Ladies Heavy Duty Dresser Set For Sale: granite top, long mirror, hidden jewelry box inside, excel cond. Valued at $4000, OBO, call 985258-6828 or 985-6323828. _________________
LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE
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. _________________
HELP WANTED
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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________
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Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ 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. _________________
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TAYLOR GALJOUR Taylor J. Galjour, 58, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. Visitation was held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Thursday, December 24th from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. with a private burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patricia “Trish” Galjour; sons, Al Galjour and Josh Galjour; daughters, Dana Jo Lefort and Lacey Galjour; brothers, T-John Galjour, Jr., Drake Galjour, Chris Galjour and Wade Galjour; sisters, Tina Reed and Dolic Galjour; grandchildren, Ali, Lauren, Alexis, Devin, Taylor Dayne, Jolie Jayde, Dayton, Deacon, Dominic and Liv. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Galjour, Sr. and Mary Vizier Galjour Cheramie. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _____________________________
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get the top leadership job. Republican Rep. Cameron Henry of Metairie is mounting a challenge to Leger. Rarely do lobbying groups and other outside organizations get publicly involved in legislative leadership elections, but conservative groups have mounted public opposition to Leger. Henry said Monday that he didn’t seek to get the groups involved, but he said sheriffs, district attorneys and other local elected officials have been calling lawmakers behind the scenes and asking them to support Leger for Edwards. “Members are getting pressure from both sides. It’s not just one or the other,” Henry said. “So, it’s a good balance for having another view of why people should vote for a more conservative member.” The state GOP created an online petition objecting to Leger as speaker. “The speaker wields the power to set the agenda for the House of Representatives. With John Bel Edwards and Walt Leger calling the shots, all conservative reforms will be dead on arrival,” the Republican Party of Louisiana said in an email. The House speaker chooses the makeup of each subject matter committee and assigns legislation to committees. Those decisions can help determine whether a bill passes or fails. A speaker needs at least 53 votes in the 105member chamber. The House has 61 Republicans, 42 Democrats and two independents. Leger and Henry each say they have enough votes to win the competition if it comes to a head-to-head vote Jan. 11, the day new terms begin and lawmakers select their leaders. Neither contender has released his list of commitments. Leger didn’t return a call for comment Monday. Gene Mills, president of the Louisiana Family Forum, said in an email to supporters that while Leger is “a very talented and affable guy,” he has voted against “pro-family” issues. Mills said Leger has less than a 46 percent voting record with his group, which scores votes on tax,
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Outside groups are trying to influence the decision of who will be Louisiana’s next House speaker, in an unusual public dispute that has conservative organizations trying to keep a Democrat from getting the job. The Republican Party of Louisiana, the anti-abortion group Louisiana Right to Life and the Christian conservative organization Louisiana Family Forum have sent emails to supporters and urged people to contact their lawmakers to oppose Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards’ pick for House speaker, Rep. Walt Leger, a New Orleans Democrat. Governors usually have a heavy hand in determining legislative leaders, an anomaly largely unique to Louisiana. Senators have coalesced around the re-election of Republican John Alario as Senate president, and Edwards seems to have no objections with the decision. But Edwards’ backing of Leger in the majority Republican chamber has irritated some GOP members in the House who wanted one of their own to
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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 21, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Corey Friloux, 32, Larose. Theft. Michelle Medice, 36, Houma. Resisting an officer. Travis Guillot, 43, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jayne Matthews, 29, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). Trevonte Neville, 19, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Cain Messer, 29, Golden Meadow. Probation violation. Tiffany Johnson, 25, Cut Off. Probation violation. Coby Schexnider, 31, Gray. Contempt of court. Probation & Parole Katrina Porche, 27, Lockport. Violation of probation/parole. Thibodaux Police Department Delvin Edmond, 24, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (2 cts). Donaldnika Morris, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 cts). William Caldwell, 54, Raceland. Pedestrians soliciting rides or business, contempt of court. Hoyt Cassel, 35, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment.
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gambling, education, religion-related and abortion bills. Henry has a 93 percent voting record. In his email, Mills asks people to call their representatives to “respectfully request that Louisiana values are embraced in casting a vote for House speaker.” Louisiana Right to Life sent emails to current and newly-elected members of the House comparing the voting records of Leger and Henry. The organization wants Leger defeated, saying he has the fourth-low-
est anti-abortion record in the House. “This is not about political party. We have a long history of working with pro-life Democrats and Republicans,” Benjamin Clapper, executive director of Louisiana Right to Life, said in a statement. “This is about putting people in leadership positions who resemble the pro-life commitments of our citizens and the pro-life composition of the House.”
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Jack strode into John’s Stable looking to buy a horse. “Listen here” said John, “I’ve got just the horse your looking for, the only thing is, he was trained by an interesting fellow. He doesn’t go and stop the usual way. The way to get him to stop is to scream heyhey the way to get him to go is to scream Thank God.” Jim nodded his head and said, “fine with me, can I take him for a test run?” Jim was having the time of his life this horse sure could run he thought to himself. Jim was speeding down the dirt road when he suddenly saw a cliff up ahead. “Stop!” screamed Jim, but the horse kept on going. No matter how much he tried he could not remember the words to get it to stop.
“Yoyo,” screamed Jim but the horse just kept on speeding ahead. It was 5 feet from the cliff when Jim suddenly remembered, “heyhey!” Jim screamed. The horse skidded to a halt just 1 inch from the cliff. Jim could not believe his good fortune. He looked up to the sky, raised his hands in the air, breathed a deep sigh of relief and said with conviction, “Thank God.”
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BATON ROUGE — After the holiday shopping buzz winds down, many consumers return at least some portion of their holiday gifts. Retailers are making it easier than ever to exchange or return items after the holidays, and some even modify their standard return policy to accommodate the holiday returns. Attorney General James D. “Buddy” Caldwell offers the following tips for hassle-free returns and exchanges: Keep your receipts. If you are giving the purchase as a gift, ask for a gift receipt and enclose it with the present. This will make returns easier. Read the retailer’s return policy before you purchase products. Make sure you understand whether you, or the recipient of your gift, can get a refund, exchange or store credit for unwanted merchandise. Keep original packaging. Some stores may require products be returned in original purchase condition, unused or unopened. Bring identification. Because of return fraud,
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are familiar with the expression, “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” This week you have bitten off a project that is just too much to chew. Enlist some help. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are on a roll, and now it is only a matter of maintaining momentum for a few more days. Don’t let anyone slow you down this week. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may not know where your path is taking you, but you are fully aware that an adventure is in store. Take some time to prepare for the unknown that lies ahead. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Learning from your mistakes can help you to grow. Accept a challenge presented to you this week, even if it scares you. You may find it’s not so challenging after all. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, many opportunities are within reach, but you are ju st not sure which way to go. Seek advice from Pisces when you get a spare moment.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, no one will know what you’re like deep inside unless you share a few secrets. You don’t have to give everything away, but let some information slip out. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Some can see straight past your protective facade, Libra. So why not take it off and simply let others see the real you? You won’t be disappointed, and neither will they. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Now is not a time to drag your feet, Scorpio. You have a full slate of tasks to tackle, and it seems like the hours will slip away quickly. Recharge and refocus. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you never shy away from a challenge, but you also know when to pick your battles. If something arises this week that seems a waste of tim e, pass it by. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when a past conflict pops up this week, push it aside. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you rather than problems from the past.
some retailers will ask for identification when making a return. Monitor the return clock. Many retailers may only allow returns within a certain time frame and that time frame usually begins when the item is purchased, not when it is given. Understand return policies for sale merchandise. Return policies for sale or clearance merchandise may be different than merchandise sold at full price. Ask about restocking fees. Some merchants charge a restocking fee for returns of electronics or large-ticket items. Ask about return shipping fees. Be sure to read return policies when buying online or from catalogs to find out if you have to pay a return shipping fee. Sometimes merchandise can be returned to a store instead of the online merchant. For more consumer tips and information, visit www.AGBuddyCaldwell.co m or contact Attorney General Caldwell’s Consumer Protection Section at (800) 351-4889.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish something, Aquarius. As you have proven time and again, you simply need to set a goal in your sights to get things done. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when you love someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let that person make his or her own mistakes. Be patient.
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Carpenters selling their services on the website Thumbtack. Supporters say the gig economy drives innovation and gives workers unparalleled freedom. Critics worry that it lets companies label workers as “independent contractors” to avoid providing overtime, workers’ compensation or unemployment insurance. The government issued guidelines meant to clarify when companies can designate workers as contractors. Still, for now, it says barely 10 percent of American workers are selfemployed, little changed from a decade ago. Mega Corporate Mergers Corporate America received an overhaul in 2015: Companies announced a wave of mergers and acquisitions worth nearly $4.8 trillion, busting a record set in 2007, according to Dealogic. The number of megamergers worth $10 billion or more also set a record. The list includes some whoppers: Arch-rival brewers Budweiser and Miller Genuine Draft would be joined by a $106 billion deal between AnheuserBusch InBev and SABMiller. Dow Chemical and DuPont announced a merger worth $60 billion in a desperate bid to counter shrunken commodities prices. Pfizer and Allergan reached a $149 billion deal to bring Pfizer’s Viagra and Allergan’s Botox under one corporate roof. Dell is buying the data-storage company EMC for $66 billion. Walgreens offered to buy rival drugstore chain Rite Aid for $9.4 billion, a deal that raised questions among regulators at the Federal Trade Commission. Takata’s Exploding Air Bags Japan’s Takata Corp. admitted concealing evidence for years that its air bags could explode — a defect linked to eight deaths and more than 100 injuries worldwide. Takata agreed to pay U.S. regulators a $70 million fine. It also agreed to phase out air bag inflators that use ammonium nitrate, which was blamed for the explosions. Ford, Honda, Toyota and Nissan have decided against putting the inflators in cars and trucks now under development. Net Neutrality Cable and telecom companies fought it out with regulators over control of the Internet. The Federal Communications Commission issued “net neutrality” rules designed to bar Internet service providers from offering preferential treatment to sites that pay for faster service. Consumer groups and content companies such as Netflix support the new rules. But service providers such as Comcast and Verizon say the rules would limit innovation and discourage investment in broadband infrastructure. In 2014, a federal appeals court had struck down the FCC’s previous attempt to mandate net neutrality. But a key federal judge who was part of that 2014 decision signaled in December that the agency’s revised plan might pass muster. Driver-Less Cars Automakers and tech companies such as Google,
traffic jams. Rollout of the Apple Watch The Apple Watch went on sale in April, threatening to shake up the market for fitness bands and other wearable gadgets. Prices start at $350 and go up to $10,000 for luxury models. The smartwatch received mixed reviews. Some critics questioned whether it was useful enough to justify buying. Apple still won’t say how many watches it has sold. But Wall Street analysts believe Apple sold about 4 million smartwatches from June through September, up from the unexpectedly strong 3.6 million that International Data Corp. estimated Apple sold from April to June.
Concealed Handgun course to be offered in January Eymard Shooting Academy is offering a Concealed Handgun Training Course at 14968 Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off on Saturday, Jan. 9th. Class will begin at 8 a.m-5 p.m. with a break for lunch. The cost is $125, includes student packet and State Police packet. Advance registration and prepayment is required. Payments will be accepted at Eymard Guns until January 9. (Payments are cash/check only) This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.
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