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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Mom convicted of murder denied new trial

Benson relatives sue for control of Saints, Pelicans

A woman seeking to have her 2009 convictions for the killing of her two young children set aside has been denied relief by a Lafourche Parish judge. Amy Hebert Amy T. Hebert, who is currently serving two consecutive life sentences at the Louisiana Correctional Institution for Women in St. Gabriel, was seeking a new trial based on a number of allegations she made in a standard post-conviction relief application. The dismissal of those claims brings to a close her attempts to attack the convictions at the state trial court level. “We have fought these post-conviction claims with the same intensity that we prosecuted both the trial and appeal,” said District Attorney Camille A. Morvant, II. “It’s a reminder that not only is it important to the family of the victims to secure a conviction, but also it’s just as vital that we fight to maintain the validity of that verdict throughout the post-trial process.” Hebert was convicted of two counts of first degree murder in 2009 after a two-month trial, and her convictions were affirmed on appeal in 2011. Some of the defendant’s most recent allegations had been dismissed earlier in response to procedural objections lodged by the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office. See Hebert Page 5-A

BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Relatives of New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson have filed a lawsuit opposing their ouster from ownership positions on the teams. Benson’s daughter, Renee, and her two children allege in Thursday’s lawsuit that Tom Benson’s physical and mental health are failing — asserting that he recently answered “Ronald Reagan” when asked to identify the current U.S. president — and he’s being manipulated by his wife of 10 years. The lawsuit was filed in civil district court in Orleans Parish. It comes less than 24 hours after the 87year-old owner announced he has rewritten his will to give wife Gayle Benson control of the Saints and Pelicans upon his death. Tom Benson also has named his wife as a current owner of the clubs while removing from ownership his daughter and her children, See Benson Page 5-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, JAN. 26

LOCKPORT AMERICAN LEGION POST 83 7:00 p.m. Lockport TUESDAY, JAN. 27

LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. West Main - Cut Off

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. Fourchon Office NORTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 5:00 p.m. 627 Jackson St., Suite A Thibodaux

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Memorials.......................7-A

News In Brief..................3-A

Obituaries........................7-A

Surfin’ the Net.................8-A Worship Directory............4-A

VOLUME 26 NUMBER 15

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DOTD officials held two informational meetings this week concerning public input on various proposals to help make Highway 3235 safer. Numerous fatalities and traffic accidents have occurred on the 16-mile stretch of four-lane highway that runs from Larose to Golden Meadow.

DOTD gets input on possible Hwy. 3235 improvements Work is at least five years away By: Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) held two informational meetings on Tuesday to receive public input on various proposals to reduce the number of traffic accidents and fatalities on Louisiana Highway 3235, the 16-mile long four lane highway that runs the length of the 10th Ward from Larose south thru Golden Meadow. The meetings were held at the Golden Meadow Town Hall and the South Lafourche High School library. With ever increasing passenger and commercial traffic on that highway, due largely in part to the growth of Port Fourchon, accidents and fatalities, especially at key intersection on the roadway, have exceeded the state average in recent years. According to data compiled by DOTD, some 286 total vehicle crashes have occurred in the sixteen-mile stretch between 2010 and 2012. Eightfour have occurred at one of the four major intersections on the roadway and there have been seven fatalities in that time span. DOTD is proposing a number of alternatives

to help address the safety issues of the road, including either the placing of U-turn lanes at certain intersections or what is known as an RCUT or restricted crossing U-turn intersections at the major intersections of Highway 3235 and Highways 657, 3161, 3162 and Oakridge Lane in Golden Meadow. The major safety feature of an RCUT intersection is that it reduces left turn and rear end crashes, one of the most frequent types of crashes on the corridor. According to DOTD, the crash rate at the intersection of Highway 3162, (Walmart intersection in Galliano), is well above the state average with more than 50 percent of the crashes at this intersection involving southbound left turns. There have been two fatality accidents at this intersection in the last two years. The crash rate at the intersection at Highway 3151, (Royal Daiquiris on the corner in Cut Off), is also above the state average and there has been one fatality at this intersection in the last two years. See DOTD Page 5-A

Grand Isle man arrested for thousands in fraudulent charges

A Grand Isle man has been arrested for more than 70 counts each of theft and forgery after charging over $26,000 of fuel and tools to a former employer. Douglas Fir- Douglas Firmanty manty, 55, of Grand Isle was arrested Wednesday, January 21, on multiple outstanding warrants. Detectives began their investigation in 2014 after learning Firmanty was purchasing fuel, tools, and other items in the South Lafourche area by charging it to a company for which he was formerly employed for a period of approximately three years.

‘We Are What We Remember’ … Second book revisits Larose memories one more time Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

A local, benefit society came into being on March 29, 1882. This catholic, fraternal organization’s birthplace was the Connecticut state legislature and not a church, but was conceived months earlier at St. Mary’s Church by a small group of parishioners under the direction of Father Michael J. McGivney. The Knights of Columbus was formed in order to render financial aid to members and their families, primarily to provide assistance to widows and children left behind when the breadwinner passed away. Today this organization has grown into so much more. Father McGivney

is being investigated by the Vatican for a possible sainthood and his lone KC Council has grown over the years to more than 14,000 councils representing some 1.8 million Knights throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, etc. The list of countries is numerous. The Knights of Columbus helps families obtain economic security and stability through life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and also contributes time and energy worldwide to service in the communities in which they are hosted. See Book Page 8-A

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Sunday, January 25, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Monthly commodities to be given out Jan. 28, 29

Calendar of Ev ents News to Use!

Farm volunteer day to be held this Saturday

Ro-Duz Ranch, located at the end of W. 190th St. in Galliano, is looking for volunteers on Saturday, January 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. Much work goes into running this farm. This is a totally non-profit organization. Every penny the farm makes goes directly into the farm. The goal is to one day be able to sustain the farm on its on revenues. Farm owners have been rescuing animals for several years. Anyone who is 13 or older and is willing to help out, can call 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273 for any questions or to sign up. Any help is greatly appreciated by farm owners and their 4-legged friends!

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, January 29 at the Raceland Recreation Center.

Deadline to apply for CYLA is Jan. 31

The Knights of Columbus Council #8898 of Larose is sponsoring the Catholic Youth Leadership Award for any high school senior who attends Our Lady of the Rosary Church Parish. The online printable application is preferred and available at the louisianakc.org web site. Select “CYLA” to access the application, or contact John Guidry at 985-2589916 for additional information. The deadline to turn in the application is January 31.

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985-632-5591 or joesseptic@viscom.net Registered shooters will have a free chance to win a Recon 2 wheel drive 4-wheeler. Winner must be present. Drawing held after awards ceremony. Event will be held rain or shine. Each participant is responsible for providing their own guns, shells, ear and eye protection and golf cart. 4-Wheelers NOT allowed. Shooters under 16 must submit a hunter safety card and be accompanied by an adult.

Letters and Opinions

Americans need money, not Washington By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist

American’s median income was $51,939 in 2013. In 2012 our median income was $51,759. In 1999, the pre-recession peak median American income was $56,436. Five years ago the United States Treasury took in 2.1 trillion dollars. Last year our federal government collected a record amount of taxes, just over 3 trillion dollars! (Wikipedia, Household Incomes in America) Struggling Americans sent more money to Washington than ever before in our nation’s history. As Americans’ incomes have struggled, stagnated and stalled good old Washington is rolling. What is wrong with this picture? Americans are poorer but Washington is richer. Washington is getting more of hard working Americans’ money so they can determine our lives. Washington now determines our health care, our retirement and care for all of the people who do not want to work. The average American could not survive in retirement without Social Security. Americans need more money, not Washington. Americans are spending their money on food, utilities, mortgages, rent, gasoline, car payments and health care. Granted, recent gasoline prices have helped. After these expenses, there is not much money left over for family excursions, clothes and saving for retirement. The American dream used to include owning a house, two cars, sending the kids to college and a two weeks vacation each year. By the age of 62 you retired to do what you wanted to do with your life. That’s not happening today because Americans don’t have enough money. Go to Walmart or McDonald’s and you’ll see lots of seniors working. People who are 75 years old and occasionally even 80 are working minimum wage, 30 hour a week jobs. A few do it because they need something to do. Most Americans are in those jobs because they need the money - desperately. Here are some stats: 19% of middle-class Americans have zero retirement savings. 34% are not currently saving for retirement.

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41% of Americans between the ages of 50-59 are not currently saving for retirement. Based on the numbers, most retirees will be unable to even retire on 70% of their working income. The median savings across all age groups was only $20,000. Housing, healthcare, food and transportation make up about 65% of Americans’ spending. (Huffington Post: posted, 10/27/2014) Combine this with falling incomes over the last decade and you have a poorer America - but not Washington. What’s wrong with this picture? Americans could always cut out a few things to save money, but what? Some Americans polled by Daily Finance said they could curtail eating out and buying fewer clothes, taking fewer vacations, giving fewer gifts, buying fewer groceries and cutting back on entertainment. 12% of those polled said they would not make any cuts and are spending like there is no tomorrow. Americans need better jobs that pay more money. Working at fast food restaurants and retail has never provided us with comfortable incomes. We need progressive industry. We need to continue on our path to being the world’s energy provider. However, we must lead the world in clean energy. We can learn how to use fossil fuels cleaner but we are not there yet. We should learn how because we have a lot of oil and coal. However, we must become the world leaders in using wind and solar energy. We are on our way and this is not the time to stop. We must go back to making everything that China makes from clothes, to furniture, to electronics. The

auto industry exports our cars to other countries and then brings those earnings back to America. We have to go back to work in this country. We have to sell our products to the 95% of the world’s population who do not live in America. We have to stop penalizing people and corporations for being successful. It is time to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% and lower taxes for all

Americans. Washington does not need more money, Americans do.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated American columnist and author. He is read in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group, organization or this publication. Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/Glenn Mollette, visit www.glennmollette.com

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Ray and Yvonne Cheramie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 12th at the VFW in Larose. The couple celebrated with their five daughters and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spouses, along with family and special friends.

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Sunday, January 25, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Jesuit spirituality: we are loved, gifted, forgiven, called, invited and sent Pope Francis is the first Jesuit to head the Catholic Church. Since his election, people both within and outside the church have asked me these questions, “Who are the Jesuits?” and “Are you a Jesuit?” I will try to clarify any confusion. I am not a Jesuit. I am a diocesan priest, which means I minister within the diocese of Houma-Thibodaux under the local bishop’s guidance. Our

present bishop is Most Reverent Shelton Fabre. (I do have a brother who is a Jesuit Brother. He is presently stationed at Jesuit High School in New Orleans. My father taught at Jesuit High School and Loyola University and our family lived in a Jesuit church parish in New Orleans). Within the Catholic Church today there are literally thousands of different religious “orders”, “congregations”, “institutes”, “societies”, and other groups officially recognized by the church, not to mention many other local and/or unofficial communities of believers. Each group has a special emphasis or focus. The Jesuits concentrate on education, the missions and spirituality. The Society of Jesus (the official name of the Jesuits) was founded by the Basque nobleman, soldier and future saint, Ignatius of Loyola. He dreamed of being a Knight in shining armor

The V. H. Boudreaux Senior Center in Lockport held its monthly birthday party on December 8th. Those celebrating birthdays in December were: Patty Dominique, Barbara Hebert, Kathleen Boudreaux, Geraldine Pierce, Marie Eschette, Rita Bonvillian and Shirley Guidry. If you are a senior citizen or you know someone wanting to join the center, call 985-532-5930.

Lafourche Volunteers for Family and Community recently held their installation of officers and Educational Chairpersons for 2015-2016. Installed were Louise Adams - Literacy Chairperson, Chris LeBouef - Family Life and Environment Chairperson, Patsy Champagne Council Treasurer and Membership, Marketing and Ways and Means Chairperson, Barbara Chaisson - Council Secretary and International Chairperson, Eleanor George - Council Vice President, Linda Loupe - Council President, and Paula Morgan-Council Parliamentarian.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

Freedom Worship Center

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week 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. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

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

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

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

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

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

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

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

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

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

Bethel Baptist Church

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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

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

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off

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

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

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

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

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

Our Lady of the Isle Church Grand Isle

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

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

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

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

but was converted to a deep spirituality while he was recuperating from a French cannonball that mangled his leg in 1521. He had nothing else to read except the lives of the saints and the Bible. Despite attracting the interest of the inquisition, the Jesuits secured papal approval in 1540. St. Ignatius designed the Spiritual Exercises to help us come into contact with God. This would include a prayer, a meditation, a reflection that would dispose our hearts and set us free so we can find God’s will in our life. He hoped that people would receive spiritual knowledge, not just intellectual knowledge. Fr. Gerald Fagin, S.J., in his book “Discovering Your Dream: How Ignatian Spirituality Can Guide Your Life,” summarizes the graces received from the Spiritual Exercises in six sentences. We are loved. The most basic truth of Christianity is that we have a God who loves us unconditionally. We are loved at the moment of conception, at every second of existence, from now into eternity. We cannot win God’s love. We can only try to experience God’s love in our own life and try to return that love by living a life of love. We are gifted. Everything we have comes from the Giver who gives us life, health, family, talents, friends, opportunities and everything else out of love. Our response is to stand in awe and wonder at the beauty and sacredness of everything, a profound awareness of the presence of God in our lives and in our world. We are forgiven. God does not hold our past against us. We all have made a bad judgments and sinned. Only when we claim our sinfulness and stand before God in sorrow can we experience God’s mercy. God is willing to forgive us; we should be willing to forgive ourselves. We are called. The heart of the Gospel is a call to discipleship, to follow Jesus. Jesus’ call is for every Christian. We are called to live out the Gospel values in our lives as committed Christians in our families, our schools, our workplace, and in our community. We are invited. Ignatius

asks us to pray for these graces: to know Jesus more intimately, to love him more deeply, and to follow him more closely. If we do this,

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 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 of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

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

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

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

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

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

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

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

Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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

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UNITED METHODIST

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Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

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

First United Pentecostal

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

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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.

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

SPANISH

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

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

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

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The remainders of the defendant’s claims were dismissed without a hearing by the Hon. Jerome J. Barbera, III on December 29, 2014. Barbera retired from the bench at the end of 2014. “The fact that the trial judge felt there was no need for a hearing on any of these issues reinforces our view that none of the defendant’s claims had any merit,” said Morvant. “I’ve said it before, but this trial was well litigated by both sides, so after the jury returned its verdict, there weren’t going to be very many mistakes to review.” The defendant’s claims centered on the alleged ineffectiveness of her trial and appeal counsel. Barbera disagreed, noting that, “defense counsel used their experience and training in the most skillful manner to properly defend the petitioner against the charge.” Hebert may seek to have the trial court’s ruling reviewed by the First Circuit of Appeal.

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Detectives further learned Firmanty was doing so, in most cases, by forging the signature of another person authorized to make company purchases. In all, detectives uncovered over $26,000 in fraudulent charges. Following the investiga-

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tion, detectives obtained warrants for 74 counts of felony theft and 72 counts of Forgery. Firmanty also had outstanding warrants for contempt of court stemming from traffic violations. When detectives made contact with Firmanty on Wednesday, he admitted to his involvement in the crimes, was arrested per the outstanding warrants and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked accordingly. He is being held in lieu of $218,000 bond as set by Judge Walter I. Lanier III, and has been ordered to pay $873 in fines and costs related to the contempt warrants.

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Upgrades would also be made to signage and lighting along the corridor. “We are just at the beginning stages of public comment on this proposed project,” said Dante Bravo, an engineer with CH2MHill, an engineering firm working on various proposals for the project. Officials noted that these are still concepts and any work is still likely three to five years away. “Any improvements to the highway that will lead to fewer accidents and a safer driving experience is always welcome,” said Golden Meadow Chief of Police Reggie Pitre. Golden Meadow Mayor Joey Bouziga was also on hand and thanked the DOTD staff for presenting the options for public input. “We are on theses local highways every day and the local citizens input into their daily experiences on these roads will help to make the final project the best it can be,” he said. The charts on display at the meetings will be on display in the coming weeks at the South Lafourche Library in Galliano and they will also be available online in the coming days at the South Central Planning and Development website,

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Rita Benson LeBlanc and Ryan LeBlanc. In a statement posted on the Saints’ website Thursday night, Benson said he is “extremely disappointed by the lawsuit” and adds that the “allegations regarding my mental health are completely meritless and their allegations against my wife equally unfounded.” He adds that he will “vigorously defend” his decisions and businesses. “Make no mistake, I will be back in the office tomorrow morning working hard, as I do every day, to ensure that the Saints and Pelicans are positioned for long-term success,” Benson said. “This state, city and our great fans deserve that. I have instructed my staff to have no comment on this lawsuit moving forward.” The lawsuit asks a judge to block Tom Benson’s new succession plan, order Benson to be evaluated by an independent, board-certified psychiatrist, and restore the plaintiffs to their positions in Benson family businesses, which include auto dealerships and real estate holdings. “Sadly, the Benson family was forced to take this action in the best interests of Tom Benson and his legacy, the customers of Benson family automobile dealerships, the employees of all of the family enterprises and the multitude of Pelicans and Saints fans,” said the plaintiffs’ attorney, Randall Smith. In another written statement released Thursday morning, Tom Benson stated that his decision to install Gayle as an owner and oust previously designated heirs to the teams will ensure the long-term stability of the franchises in New Orleans. Benson said the

move would promote continuity among top management of the organizations, led by Denis Lauscha, the president of both clubs, and Mickey Loomis, the executive vice president of the teams and general manager of the Saints. “This is based solely on doing what is right,” Benson said in his statement, adding that his wife’s “love for New Orleans and giving back to the community she loves is unmatched.” The lawsuit, however, claims that Gayle Benson has conspired with Lauscha, Loomis and a select few others to systematically isolate Tom Benson and “to prevent him from his usual interaction with family, friends and advisors.” The lawsuit describes the photos of family members, once prominently displayed in Tom Benson’s office, being removed. It alleges that Gayle Benson monitors all of her husband’s emails and phone calls and controls access to him. It further alleges that Gayle Benson has prevented her husband from attending traditional family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It also describes a more recent “bizarre” pattern of behavior and decision-making by Tom Benson — particularly in regard to control of his assets — that are allegedly inconsistent with intentions he had clearly laid out during much of the past decade. Such instances in-

cluded a Dec. 27 email in which Benson stated he “never wants to see Renee, Rita or Ryan again” and that he intended to ban them from the Saints and Pelicans games, as well as facilities of both teams and other New Orleans properties. Benson has been “heavily medicated” and has “acknowledged to others that he has been having difficulty thinking, suffering from apparent memory losses,” the lawsuit said, adding that his speech slurs, he’s appeared disoriented in public and acknowledged he sometimes doesn’t know his age, whereabouts or day of the week. The lawsuit alleges Tom Benson’s diet rarely consists of nutritious meals but rather “candy, ice cream, sodas and red wine.” The plaintiffs also stress that Tom Benson’s memory appears “significantly impaired,” alleging that Benson recently answered “Ronald Reagan,” and later, “Harry Truman”, when asked who was president. Tom Benson has not cited specific reasons why he has lost confidence in his daughter’s and grandchildren’s ability to run the franchises. Benson also insinuated that they still stood to profit significantly from his more than $1 billion fortune. “My family, including Renee, Rita and Ryan — just as they have been — will be very well taken care

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of after I die,” Benson’s statement said. Benson has owned the Saints since 1985 and the Pelicans since 2012. In each case, Benson was credited with securing their futures in New Orleans when they were widely seen as vulnerable to a move out of state by prospective buyers. “Our football and basketball operations could not ask for a better owner in Mr. Benson,” said Loomis, adding that “nothing will change” when Gayle Benson takes over. “That stability creates an environment so that players and coaches want to come here.” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league is “aware of the intent of the transaction and it is under review for the appropriate league approvals.” Under NFL rules, the league’s finance committee reviews any changes in ownership structure, makes a report to all clubs, and the clubs vote. Any transfer of ownership — even 1 percent — requires the approval of at least 24 of 32 teams. NBA spokesman Tim Frank said Tom Benson has “notified the league office of his intent to transfer ownership of the team to his wife Gayle at the time of his passing. The Pelicans are anchored in the New Orleans community and with Mr. Benson’s ownership have been on a path to longterm success.” Greg Bensel, a spokesman for both franchises, declined comment on the lawsuit.

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HOMES

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BUILDING FOR SALE

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LAND

Land For Sale: 124.8 x 3500 w/32x40 steel shed, water, dirt pad, pond, Oak trees, fenced, bayou side in Galliano. $100,000. 985-637-0439 or 985475-5574. _________________

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(2) Mobile Homes For Rent or Rent To Own: 1 in Cut Off area & 1 in Galliano area. $900/mth. Call 985-258-4861. _________________

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2011 Nissan Maxima For Sale: 57,000 miles, great cond., leather seats, Bluetooth, sunroof, clean car fax report. Asking $1800 down ad someone to take over notes. Call Chelsey FMI at 985-291-0025. _________________

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Driver /Painter Helper Needed. Need person to assist with blasting/painting projects that possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Must be able to pass a drug screen & be willing to work road jobs. Inquire at 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am & 3 pm. _________________ Exp. Paint Foreman Needed. 5+ yrs. shipyard exp. required. Strong organizational skills & knowledge of blasting/painting equipment. Must be able to pass a drug screen, have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license & willing work on road jobs. Benefit package offered: 401K, health ins., vacation & pd. holidays. Inquire at Eagle Industrial Equipment, 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am & 3 pm. _________________ Cash Magic Larose is now hiring for Casino & C-Store. Great starting pay. Please apply in person at 11825 Hwy. 308 or apply online at w w w. c a s h m a g i c casino.com. Must pass pre-employment, drug screen & background check. EOE. _________________ Seeking part-time sitter for 100% complete care of a quadriplegic. 19.5 hours per week. In Lockport, LA. Must be petfriendly person. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-532-0704. _________________

MLS 116370:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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 190â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 578â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Great location! $1,250,000.

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

MLS 116384:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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.

MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE

MLS 116383:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 841â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot. $500,000.

MLS 116391:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NEW LISTING 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Old Rouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $295,000.

MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED MLS 112503:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $100,000.

MLS 113943:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000. MLS 114010:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

MLS 114683:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an unrestricted zone on an 86â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 165â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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 270â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 83â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 375â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 95â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 636â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 185â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 767â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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$390,000

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RLC, LLC is seeking a Ground Support employee to be responsible for escorting customers to and from our aircraft, loading and offloading equipment & supplies, fueling & cleaning aircraft & base vehicles, & maintaining the facility and grounds as directed. This opening is at our air base located in Galliano, LA. The schedule is 7/7 from 5:30 am to 5:30 pm. the successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Work exp. in a customer service environment preferred. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at our Careers page at WWW.RLC LLC.NET. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centerâ&#x20AC;? is seeking a responsible, energetic, selfmotivated team player to work as a Maintenance Assistant for its facility in Cut Off. Successful candidates must be at least 18 yrs. old, posses a GED or high school diploma, posses a valid LA driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, pass a criminal background check, physical drug test & ability/agility test. Int. parties should call Rose Grabert or John Gisclair at 985-632-5671 for an appt. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 20 thru Feb. 6, between the hrs. of 8 am to 2 pm. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centerâ&#x20AC;? located in Cut Off is seeking a Direct Support Worker for its Residential Waiver Programs in the Lockport/Larose area. Great pay, afternoon & weekend hrs. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 26 thru Feb. 13, between the hrs. of 8 am till 2 pm. FMI call 985-632-5671. _________________ 1â&#x20AC;? Class Painters Needed. Must pass drug screen & physical & be willing to work on road jobs. Excel. pay along with benefits package offered. Apply at 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am & 3 pm. No Phone Calls. _________________

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www.thelafourchegazette.com Clean Gulf Associates Services, LLC is currently seeking an Entry Level Responder for Leeville site location. High school diploma equivalent & previous maintenance exp. is highly recommended. No spill response exp. necessary. Call Tony at 504-875-2467 or email resumes to into@cleangulfassoc.com. _________________

Louisiana Marine Towing, LLC now hiring 100 Ton Captain. MUST have towing endorsement and experience pushing 6 barges. Email Laura.Adams70345@ gmail.com _________________

Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

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. _________________ Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm. _________________ Winston Marine Services is now hiring Accounts Payable / Office Manager. Please call 985-2910356. _________________

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365 Enterprises is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude to fill a position as a full time maintenance person in a smoke free work environment. 365 Enterprises operates 57 stores in Louisiana and Mississippi. Benefits include: Vehicle Allowance, Fuel Card, 401K, Health Ins., Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Vacations

Apply at 13559 West Main St., Larose, LA 70373 across from West 32nd St.

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Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ 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 _________________ 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. _________________ Quality Paint is accepting applications for a warehouse position. Apply in person at Quality Paint, 18927 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________

Sea Support Ventures, 104 ABC Lane, Cut Off. Now accepting applications for the following positions: 1600 Ton Master w/Oceans, GMDSS, DP & VSO Endorsement, 200 Ton Captains w/VSO Endorsement, ABâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s w/RFPNW. All applicants must possess a current TWIC, Passport, STCW 95 & USCG Security Endorsements. Qualified applicants must also pass pre-employment physical (including MRI), DOT drug screen & background check. Sea Support Ventures offers competitive pay, company health ins., simple IRA, & quarterly safety bonus. You may apply in person from 9 am to 4 pm, Mon. thru Thurs. or online at www.sea-s upport.com/employ ment.htm _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Part Time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401-K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a PartTime Cashier. Apply in person at 20804 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. No Phone Calls. _________________

Salon U is looking for an experienced Cosmetologist and / or a licensed Aesthetician. FMI 985-696-4540. _________________ 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. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Tugboat Wheelhouse w/ Towing Endorsement and Dump Scow / Dredge Tending Experience. Dann Ocean Towing. (813) 251-5100. _________________

Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for Exp. CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering pd. vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________ Best Western Taking applications for Maintenance Person & Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at 17026 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. No phone calls. _________________ The Grand Isle Police Department is looking to hire (2) Full Time Police Officers. FMI contact the Grand Isle Police Department at www.grandislepolice @viscom.net. or call 985-787-2204. _________________

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Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop)

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SERVICES

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SHIPYARD

Is Looking For An Equipment Mechanic

with experience on heavy machinery Must be able to maintain and repair miscellaneous yard equipment. Scheduled days cover Monday thru Friday. Weekends and holidays as required. Competitive pay - DOE, and benefits.

Apply in person at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to tcreel@superiorshipyard.com

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DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

DENNIS MATHERNE Dennis Ray Mathere AKA â&#x20AC;&#x153;Menueâ&#x20AC;?, 57, a native of Raceland, and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 23, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Darla Adams Matherne; son, Dennis Matherne, Jr.; daughters, Destiny Matherne, Kristy Matherne; parents, Raymond and Nona Matherne; brothers, Dwain Matherne, Leon Matherne; sisters, Donna Landry, Julie Breaux, Valerie Bourgeois and 2 grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

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CHAD PLAISANCE Memorial services was held on Friday, January 23 at 2 p.m. at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off for Chad Errance Plaisance, a native of Marrero and resident of Golden Meadow, who passed away on January 14, 2015. Visitation was from 1 p.m. till 2 p.m. service at the funeral home. He is survived by wife, Kathy Dearman Plaisance; parents, Laurence and Shirley Plaisance; son, Joshua Plaisance; step sons, Jessie Eskind and Josie Lathrop; daughter, Lily Plaisance; step daughters, Crystal Hale and Lana Eskind; brother, Bruce Plaisance; sister, Veronica Plaisance; step grandchildren, Kelleigh Dion, Kinslee Dion and Kyla Dion. _____________________________

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Trey LaBove, owner.

Using The Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

EARL ABADIE Earl Abadie, 73, of Westwego passed away on January 15, 2015. He is survived by children, Earl (Darrel) Abadie, Jr., Paula Abadie Genusa and David Abadie; grandchildren, Tabatha Genusa, Josephine Tucker, Samatha Genusa and Christine Fayette; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Louise Dufrene and Ruby Spurr. He was preceded in death by wife, Ethel Breaux Abadie; parents, (Nat) Allen Abadie, Sr. and (Bell) Isabelle Ohmer Abadie; brother, Jay, Allen Jr., Louis and Formen Abadie; sister, Shirley Abadie Gaspard. He was a long time supervisor for the City of Westwego and a member of the Westwego Fire Department. Westside Leitz Eagan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. _____________________________

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Sunday, January 25, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Locally, we have a Knights of Columbus Council in Matthews, Lockport, Larose, Cut Off/Galliano and Golden Meadow. Each Council follows the four founding principles – Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism – which guides and drives the Knights of Columbus in everything they do. Charity is a big principle for the Knights. In Larose, the Knights of Columbus Father Charles Tessier Council #8898 takes this principle to heart by conducting numerous community outreach programs yearly. Some of these you might know, like the weekly, Lenten lunch-time fish fry with proceeds benefiting numerous local charities and church ministries. Or, their “bucket shakes” held at various local bridges benefiting MDF (mental disability fund). They host poster contests, alcohol and drug abuse awareness campaigns, participate in the Catholic Youth Leadership Award Program which awards scholarships to seniors and hosts periodic Sunday lunches to raise money for seminarians and other church ministries. KCs support youth baseball and soccer competitions between councils and extends to competing on the state level. Each council is housed

Arrest reports

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. JANUARY 19, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Myles Scioneaux, 28, Thibodaux. Theft (felony), resisting an officer. Mason Peoples, 20, Lockport. Simple assault. Thibodaux Police Department Rusty Gore, 27, Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden, immovable structure. Tabitha Arceneaux, 28, Schriever. Contempt of court. Shelli Braud, 40, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Joshua Harris, 17, Thibodaux. Second degree murder (felony, attempted). Louisiana State Police Ron Thomas, 39, Houma. Speeding, aggravated flight from an officer, resisting arrest, poss. of Schedule I, expired plate, suspended driver’s license, no insurance, littering, obstruction of justice. Dustun Schexnayder, 27, Vacherie. Hit and run, careless operation. JANUARY 20, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sterling Poindexter III, 21, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Tyrone Ingram, 40, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court (2 cts). Giuseppe Ciccarelli, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Travis Allen, 35, Raceland. Contempt of court. Yendis Bourda, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Torrance Flakes, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Jeremy David, 30, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Crystal Mitchell, 47, Labadieville. Contempt of court (2 cts).

within a church parish. The Knights in Larose are housed behind Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in a 100-year old former family home/grocery store. “Although we support Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, we are not directed by the church or the diocease,” says John Guidry, the Grand Knight of the Larose Council. “We are a group of Catholic men joining together to help our church and community.” One of the fundraisers planned this year is the KC BBQ Cook Off held during May at the Larose Civic Center. “Statewide all councils are encouraged to partner with Special Olympics,” says Guidry. “We are hosting our BBQ Cook Off in order to benefit Special Olympics and are very excited to partner with them.” Service is a large part of Council #8898’s 190 members which range in age from early 20’s to mid-90’s. “We provide millions of hours to worthy causes nationally and hundreds-ofthousands of hours within our community,” he added. One of Council #8898’s fundraisers seemed to be a one-time event in 2007 under the direction of Dr. Roland Thomassie. They would collect family stories and photographs from the parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and compile them into a book, We are What We Remember: A Story of Larose and Its People. The book’s purpose was two-fold – to help pay off the church’s flood of debt and to release a flood of memories

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces. Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.

The Catch

A kind-hearted fellow was walking through Central Park in New York and was astonished to see an old man, fishing rod in hand, fishing over a beautiful bed of red roses. “Tsk Tsk!” said the passerby to himself. “What a sad sight. That poor old man is fishing over a bed of flowers. I’ll see if I can help.” So the kind fellow

2015 Area Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • Krewe Des Les Petite Lions - Golden Meadow, 1 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 • Krewe of Hercules - Houma - 6 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - noon • Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou - Chauvin - noon • Krewe of Ambrosia - Thibodaux - 5:30 p.m. • Krewe of Aquarius - West Houma - 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 • Krewe of Versailles - Larose - noon • Krewe of Hyacinthians - Houma - noon • Krewe of Titans (Following Hyacinthians) - Houma • Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m. • Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m. • Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m. • Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux * Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m. • Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m. • Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m. • Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 4:00 p.m.

Attention Krewes - If there are any discrepancies to times and dates,

contact the Gazette at 985-693-7229.

of Larose. Thus the fundraiser was dubbed the “Noah Project”...because of the flood. Clever! Well, in 2014 the fundraiser was back with We Are What We Remember – More Stories of Larose and Its People – Volume II, and was released in November. Again, parishioners were asked to submit stories and photos, but unlike the first book, this one added a few new features and sections. “There are 115 veteran stories in this book, a few of which are told in first person like Mr. George St. Pierre’s story or Suzanne Robichaux’s mother who was an army nurse working in tents on the front lines in Dachau,” said Tommy Robichaux who worked on the layout and editing of the second book. “There are 41 family trees in graphical format, an index 12-pages long boasting some 1,800 names as well as 116 ‘school days’ photos displayed in yearbook fashion,” he added. “I learned so many relationships in Larose that I never knew before,” he said. “We opened submissions in February and collected information until June 30th. Just four short months, but we far exceeded the information collected for the first book.” The first book was some 57 chapters and 360 pages. Robichaux and the committee worked on typing the hand-written family stories collected a few hours each morning and each afternoon and finished with a 480-page book which offers some new features not found in the first book. This

walked up to the old man and asked, “What are you doing, my friend?” “Fishin’, sir.” “Fishin’, eh. Well how would you like to come have a drink with me?” The old man stood up, put his rod away and followed the kind stranger to the corner bar. He ordered a large glass of vodka and a fine cigar. His host, the kind fellow, felt good about helping the old man, and asked, “Tell me, old friend, how many did you catch today?” The old fellow took a long drag on the cigar, blew a careful smoke ring and replied, “You are the sixth today, sir!”

sequel seems better than the original! “It was quite an enormous project,” says Robichaux. He’s modest when it comes to discussing the amount of brainpower and hours he contributed to collect, complete and finalize the book for printing. “We had a great committee that helped to proof and edit the book. We also had those great people that worked on the first book. And, we had the first book to use as a guide and example to show people what we wanted and what our new book would look like,” he added. During the production of the second book, people

realized a first book existed and gobbled the remaining volumes up. “There were 300 volumes left from the first book and we sold 250 of them while working on this book,” says Robichaux. “That leaves 50 or so remaining out of an original printing of 1,500 from the first book.” “We decided on producing a second edition of We Are What We Remember – More Stories of Larose and Its People – Volume II to help benefit the church again and to preserve our great stories in Larose,” says Guidry. “We really were interested in our veterans … we don’t want to lose those great stories.” This sentiment is also

echoed by Robichaux. “We are really proud of this book. We get to tell these great stories. Especially our veterans! We don’t know their stories and when they pass on, we are going to lose their stories forever,” he added. “If we can record and preserve these stories, these people can live on in our memories. We really are what we remember.” We Are What We Remember – More Stories of Larose and Its People – Volume II is available for $40 plus tax and can be picked up at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Parish Office or at the Larose Civic Center Office.