Sunday, December 7, 2014 The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Average Affordable Care premiums are going up in 2015

Council approves 2015 operating budget

In the Christmas spirit

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many people covered under President Barack Obama’s health care law will face higher premiums next year, the administration acknowledged Thursday. While the average increases are modest, it’s more fodder for the nation’s political battles over health care. Officials stressed that millions of current HealthCare.gov customers can mitigate the financial hit if they’re willing to shop around for another plan in a more competitive online marketplace. Subsidies will also help cushion the impact. It’s currently taking an average of 30 minutes for returning customers to update their coverage. Premiums for the most popular type of plan are going up an average of 5 percent in 35 states where See Premiums Page 3-A

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Arrests.............................8-A

Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds................6-A/7-A

Horoscopes...................7-A Letters and Opinions......3-A Lottery.............................2-A Memorials.......................7-A

News In Brief..................8-A

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

Surfin’ the Net.................8-A

Worship Directory...........4-A

VOLUME 26 NUMBER 8

Budget heads back to Parish President for final approval Buster Avera Contributing Writer

By a 7-0 vote, the Lafourche Parish Council approved the 2015 Operations and Capital Budgets, at a special public meeting on Monday, December 1. Councilmen John Arnold and Lindel Toups were absent. The budget, topping $100 million, includes over $35 million in new and existing capital projects. Along with Parish President Charlotte Randolph’s budgetary plans for 2015, the council added 27 amendments for various wants and needs. The majority of these inclusions were for drainage and flood prevention improvements throughout the parish. Councilman Daniel Lorraine added culvert projects on East 87th, 88th, and 89th streets, as well as on East 143rd and East 165th streets. His proposed improvements, totaling $380,000, passed unanimously. Councilman Jerry Lafont included $150,000 for drainage improvements on West 11th Street, as well as $100,000 for “seawall flood protection for the town of Golden Meadow”. Work has been ongoing in 2014 to improve low spots and gaps in the seawall in Golden Meadow. The parish has already received grant assurance of $1.4 million from the state for roadway elevation and drainage improvements in Golden Meadow. “I think it’s a little excessive, if the state is giving $1.4 million,” Randolph stated, questioning the need for the additional money in Lafont’s amendment. See Council Page 5-A

Staff photo by Babs

Most people decorate Christmas trees, some people decorate front porches and lawns, and some people decorate Jeeps! Lawrence Dean was seen at the Walmart parking lot in Galliano Wednesday decorating his Jeep with Christmas lights in preparation for the South Louisiana Jeep Association’s Christmas Parade held Friday in Houma.

House rebukes Obama on immigration ERICA WERNER Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emboldened House Republicans issued a stern rebuke to President Barack Obama over immigration Thursday, passing a bill declaring his executive actions to curb deportations “null and void and without legal effect.” Outraged Democrats, immigrant advocates and the White House said the GOP was voting to tear families apart and eject parents. “Rather than deport students and separate families and make it harder for law enforcement to do its job, I just want the Congress to work with us to pass a commonsense law to fix that broken immigration system,” Obama said ahead of the vote. Even supporters acknowledged that the bill by Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., which says Obama was acting “without any constitutional or statutory basis,” was mostly meant to send a message. It stands no chance in the Senate, which remains under Democratic control until January, and faces the veto threat from Obama. The real fight may lie ahead as conservatives push to use must-pass spending legislation to block Obama. For now, Republicans insisted they must go on record denouncing what they described on the House floor as an outrageous power grab by

Obama. “The president thinks he can just sit in the Oval Office and make up his own laws. That’s not the way our system of government works,” said Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La. “This legislation says you can’t do that, Mr. President. There is a rule of law.” The vote was 219 to 197, with three Democratic “yes” votes and seven Republican “no” votes. Three Republicans voted “present.” Obama’s executive actions last month will extend deportation relief and work permits to some 4 million immigrants here illegally, mostly those who have been in the country more than five years and have children who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. He also reordered law enforcement priorities and expanded an existing deportation deferral program for immigrants brought illegally as kids. Compounding the GOP’s anger, Obama’s executive action came barely two weeks after Republicans trounced Democrats in the midterm elections, winning control of the Senate and increasing their majorities in the House. Democratic lawmakers rallied behind the president Thursday, and immigrant advocates warned Republicans would be alienating Latinos heading into 2016 presidential elections in which the Hispanic vote is expected to be significant. See House Page 5-A

Santa to visit Lafourche Central Market on Sunday

Officials with Lafourche Parish Government and the Lafourche Parish Fire District No. 1 will welcome Santa Claus to the Lafourche Central Market for a Christmas Tree Lighting event on Sunday, December 7, at 5 p.m. According to parish officials, Santa is scheduled to arrive at the Central Market at 6:30 p.m. for an official tree lighting. Several choirs will be in attendance performing classic Christmas songs ranging from “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” to “Silent Night.” The choirs involved include Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Raceland, Holy Savior Catholic Elementary and Central Lafourche High School. In addition to this, there will be a Christmas parade starting at 5 p.m. at the Central Lafourche Fire Station on LA 1. See Santa Page 5-A

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Santa’s a busy man these days, making appearances at several key spots in the area. Sunday, the big man will be at the Lafourche Central Market for a Christmas Tree Lighting event. Staff photo by Babs

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Sunday, December 7, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Santa Fun set for Dec. 13 at LCC

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Library to close Dec. 8 for staff meeting

All branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library and its headquarters will be closed on Monday, December 8 for the library’s annual parish wide staff meeting. The library will reopen on Tuesday, December 9.

Ducks Unlimited banquet to be held Wed.

The South Lafourche High School Ducks Unlimited banquet will be held on Wednesday, December 10 at the Larose VFW, 2322 VFW St., Larose. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices are students, $25; adults, $45; adult couple, $60; and sponsor couple, $250; or purchase a table for $1000 (includes 8 tickets to the event and 1 gun from selection list). For more information contact Connor Gisclair at 985-278-1553, or email: cag13@ymail.com.

SLHS to host meeting Dec. 11 for parents

A Jump Start meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11 at 6 p.m. in the South Lafourche High School auditorium. This meeting is just for freshmen parents.

Mardi Gras krewe seeks royalty for court

Organizers with the Le Krewe Du Bon Temps Mardi Gras parade are seeking teens to be on their royal court. FMI contact Corine at 985-696-2433.

On Saturday, December 13 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Larose Civic Center, Team Deanna’s Smiles will host a Christmas event for the whole family in which all proceeds will benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The day’s festivities will include Santa’s Bayou Workshop, a 5K Santa run, sleigh rides, a craft show, a Queen and King fight for the Cure and more. For more information or for booth rental call Bob Faulk at 985-693-7279.

Free cancer screenings to be held Dec. 13

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is sponsoring free breast and colorectal cancer screenings on Saturday, December 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12 noon to 2 p.m., at the Walmart in Galliano, 16759 Hwy. 3235. (An appointment is required for the breast screening). Screenings are free if you have not been screened within the last 12 months. Insurance will be billed for mammograms. For those without insurance, there will be no charge. Free screenings made possible by donor gifts. Call for appointment at 225-215-1234.

Joyous Sounds to perform Dec. 14

Joyous Sounds, a musical singing group, will perform its Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14, at 2:30 p.m. at Holy Savior Church in Lockport. The singers are accompanied by three guitarists, a piano and a drummer. This year’s selection of songs will feature religious as well as secular songs. There is no admission but please bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Holy Savior Social Ministry.

Letters and Opinions

Cops and Eric Garner, tragic, but don’t fight the police By Glenn Mollette Contributing Writer

Most Americans hope we never have to call the police. A call to the police usually means something bad is happening. However, we want the police if we need them. We hope that if we are in danger a policeman will be just a few moments away. Charles Barkley is right. “Without cops, “Our neighborhoods would be like the wild, wild, west.” St.Louis.cbslocal.com. Few if any Americans really want to live in towns where there is no police presence. I’ve only had one irritating episode with a policeman. I was driving through a small town and crossed the yellow line. A young sheriff’s deputy who obviously had nothing to do detained me for about fifteen minutes checking my registration and shining his flashlight in my truck. Finally, he was satisfied that I was not on drugs or alcohol. Most likely I had been dialing the knob on my radio when I committed the unthinkable of crossing the yellow line. I’ve also been pulled over for speeding. I’ve had a ticket or two and deserved them. Looking back those cops may have saved my life. Sometimes a brief pullover or interruption may save us from a catastrophe further down the road. The recent New York City cop who choked Eric Garner to death was wrong. What happened to tasers? There were plenty of cops on top of Garner, they didn’t need to choke him to death. I realize there are vio-

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lent criminals that warrant aggressive measures. If they had been dealing with someone posing a threat or with the Taliban or ISIS I could understand. Does anybody remember Rodney King? Never has such a brutal beating by so many police been captured on video for all to see. Our country is extremely troubled. We don’t need psycho police proving they are big macho policeman. On the other hand the citizens of this country have to be respectful of each other and the law. We can’t walk down the streets threatening the police and talking trash to them. Nor, are we in the position to resist arrest when breaking the law. The person wearing the badge and carrying the gun has the authority and is likely to react.

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/GlennMollette, visit www.glenn mollette.com.

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experts said the picture appears positive for consumers and the administration. “Benchmark premiums going into year two of the health law are very stable nationally, driven largely by strong competition among insurers,� said Larry Levitt of the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation. “How the law is playing out varies quite a bit across the country, with premiums increasing in some areas but actually going down in other places, which is almost unheard of.� Administration officials said that on the whole, the market for individual insurance has gotten better for consumers. “In today’s marketplace, issuers are competing for business,� HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell said in a statement. “Returning customers may find an even better deal if they shop and save.� The administration says about two-thirds of current customers can still find coverage comparable to what they have now for $100 a month or less if they shop. That estimate takes into account the tax credits that most consumers receive, which cover about three-fourths of their premiums on average. Also, 91 percent of customers will have a choice of three or more insurers this year, with each company usually offering a range of plans. That’s a notable improvement from last year, when 74 percent of customers had similar options. The most popular coverage, known as the lowest cost silver plan, will go up 5 percent next year across the 35 states included in the administration’s analysis. The second-lowest cost silver plan — the benchmark the government uses to set subsidy levels — will go up an average of 2 percent. Tax credits are based on a person’s income and the premium for the second-lowest cost silver plan in their community. The slow premium growth for the second-lowest cost silver plans is also good news for taxpayers who are subsidizing the program. Open enrollment season for 2015 is now in its third week and runs through Feb. 15. The next big deadline for consumers

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Sunday, December 7, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Lockport American Legion Post 83 member Curtis Sapia, along with Auxiliary Unit 83 member Janet Sapia and Auxiliary Unit 83 Vice President Linda Simoneaux (right), judged a patriotic coloring contest for Constitution Week at Lockport Lower Elementary School.

Veterans Day was celebrated a little early at Lockport Lower Elementary. The student body assembled around the flag square for the raising of our nation’s flag by CLHS JROTC Honor Guard and were treated to a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by an LLE student.

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Galliano Elementary 4-H Officers Jackson Bourgeois, Cohen Terrebonne, Annie Anselmi and Kaitlyn Cosse, along with Alissa Cosse, donated books and videos to the South Lafourche Library. Reporter, Aylssa Duet

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Sunday, December 7, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd True spirit of Christmas is sharing with those who are less fortunate Bobby was trying to come up with an idea for his mother’s Christmas gift. He shook his head as he thought, “This is useless. Even if I do come up with an idea, I don’t have any money.� Ever since his father died three years ago, his family of five had to struggle. His mother worked nights at the hospital, but her small wages could only do so much. Bobby had two older sisters and one

younger. His three sisters had already made beautiful gifts for their mother. It was Christmas Eve and Bobby had nothing. Cold, with only his thin holey sneakers to keep out the snow, six-year-old Bobby started to walk toward the shops. He walked from shop to shop, looking at each decorated window. Everything seemed so beautiful but so out of reach. As darkness approached, Bobby reluctantly started to return home. Suddenly his eyes caught the setting sun’s rays reflecting off something on the curb. He reached down and discovered a shiny dime. Bobby felt like a millionaire. A warm feeling spread throughout his body as he walked into the first store he saw. His excitement quickly turned cold when the salesperson told

Parish program provides reimbursement to in home child care programs for meals

The Lafourche Parish Office of Community Action wants to let residents know about an in home child care program that provides reimbursement for nutritious meals being served to children and adults enrolled in a Family Day Care Home. The goal of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is to ensure that well-balanced, nutritious meals are served to children and adults in care along with helping participants learn to eat a wide variety of foods as part of a balanced diet. Outside of these goals, the CACFP provides reimbursements for meals served and technical assistance and guidance on food service operation, program management and recordkeeping. The CACFP, which is federally funded, is administered through the Louisiana Department of Education Division of Nutrition Assistance.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

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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

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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.

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Valentine Baptist Church Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine 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

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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 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.

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.

him that he couldn’t buy anything with a dime. He saw a flower shop and went inside to wait in line. When the owner asked if he could help him, Bobby presented the dime and asked if he could buy one flower for his mother’s Christmas gift. The owner looked at Bobby and his ten-cent offering. Then he put his hand on Bobby’s shoulder and said to him, “You just wait here and I’ll see what I can do for you.� As Bobby waited, he looked at the beautiful flowers and realized why mothers and women liked flowers. As the last customer left, Bobby began to feel anxious and afraid. Suddenly, the shop owner returned with twelve longstem red roses with beautiful green leaves. Bobby’s heart sank as the owner placed them gently into a long white box. “That will be ten cents, young man,� the owner said reaching out his hand. Slowly, Bobby moved his hand to give the man his dime. Could this be true? Sensing the boy’s reluctance, the shopkeeper added, “I just happened to have some roses on sale for ten cents a dozen. Do you like them?� This time Bobby did not hesitate. When the man placed the long box into his hands, he knew it was true. As he walked out the door, the shopkeeper wished him a Merry Christmas. “Who were those roses for?� his wife inquired. Staring out the window and wiping the tears from his own eyes, he replied, “A strange thing happened to me this morning. While I was opening the shop, I thought I heard a voice telling me to set aside a dozen of my best roses for a special gift. I wasn’t sure at the time whether I had lost my mind or what, but I set them aside anyway. “Then, just a few minutes ago, a little boy came into the shop and wanted to buy a flower for his mother with one small dime. When I looked at him, I saw myself. I, too, was a poor boy with nothing to buy my mother at Christmas. A bearded man, whom I never

knew, stopped me on the street and told me that he wanted to give me ten dollars. When I saw that little boy tonight, I knew whose

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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

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

18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Mathews Full Gospel Temple

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

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

true spirit of Christmas was sharing with those who are less fortunate. Maybe we can do the same.

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

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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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UNITED METHODIST

632-7575

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

LA Carriers • 632-5858 16849 East Main Street • Cut Off, LA 70345

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

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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

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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Council

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Lafont argued that the money is “little to ask” for flood protection in that area and that the Town of Golden Meadow will put up $150,000 while the Port Commission has dedicated $100,000 for the project. This extra $250,000 would help finish the project, said Lafont. His amendment passed 7-0. Lafont also introduced an amendment to add $500,000 for cleanout of the “20 Arpent and 13 Arpent” canals north of South Lafourche High School. “This has been a thorn,” said Lafont, commenting that 2 previous councilmen had tried unsuccessfully to get these canals cleaned. Lorraine noted that the sections from South Lafourche High to the Yankee Canal had been cleaned around 1989, and that the sections north are a priority now. Randolph lent her support to the amendment. “The intent of Mr. Lafont’s project is worthy. The problem is we cannot secure rights of way. It will take some time to accomplish. And remember, there are bridges. That’s a challenge,” she said. “If I have to go door to door to get right of ways, I’ll do it. I think we can knock it out,” replied Lafont. Lafont’s amendment passed by 7-0 vote. Lorraine also introduced an amendment to halt funding for one of Ran-

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dolph’s major projects for next year—the South Lafourche Channel Widening Project. Randolph proposed to fund the $1 million channel-widening project out of the Road Sales Tax District 2 money. The project is actually a widening of a portion of the borrow canal inside the levee system at Pump Station #6 to allow the pump station to operate at full capacity. (It was originally reported that the money was to be spent on outfall canal widening at Pump Station #6.) Lorraine’s amendment proposed to remove the project from the budget and move the $1 million back into the Road Sales Tax District 2 fund. He expressed opposition to spending money dedicated to roads, drainage, and bridges on canal projects, especially one in the purview of the South Lafourche Levee District, he said. “South Lafourche Levee District has money from sales tax and millage,” said Lorraine. “So you are rejecting the entire project proposed by the levee district?” asked Randolph. “I am asking to put this money back where it belongs and we’ll discuss it later,” he replied. Lorraine’s amendment passed by vote of 6-0. Councilman Mike Delatte was absent from council chambers during the vote. The 2015 amended budget now goes back to President Randolph for approval, or for veto of any line item excluding certain auditing or investigating expenses. Subsequently, the Council may reconsider any vetoed items, but must hold a special meeting to do so prior to January 1.

Growers

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Salem, Oregon-based Pacific Northwest Tree Association. Prices will likely rise as the holidays near and supply decreases. Consumers looking to deck their home could pay a little more than last year, but costs vary widely depending on factors such as transportation, tree-lot rental space and big-box retailers’ demand that prices remain stable. For example, a 6-foot Douglas fir in Oregon, which grows about one-third of the nation’s

Christmas trees, could sell for $25 while a similar tree hauled to Southern California might go for $80. Tara Deering-Hansen, a spokeswoman for Midwestern supermarket chain Hy-Vee, said wholesale tree prices have climbed slightly but prices are set at each store and customers might not see any increase. Heavy snow last week slowed the shipment of trees from Michigan, which ranks third in production and supplies much of the Midwest and parts of the South. In some loading yards, stacks of trees awaiting shipment were covered with up to 2 feet of snow. “Getting the snow off was more work than loading the trees,” said Dan Wahmhoff, co-owner of a nursery in southwestern Michigan. “It was definitely a challenge — wind and snow and cold, trucks were getting stuck — but we made it through.” In the coming years, growers expect the supply of trees to remain stable with prices gradually increasing, in part because it takes six to seven years for a seedling to grow large enough to sell. Even with the increase, most growers are being paid less now than in the mid-2000s, when trees from new and expanded farms hit the market as demand fell. And the industry still faces challenges, as competition from artificial tree manufacturers and other factors have led to a drop in trees harvested, from 20.8 million in 2002 to 17.3 million in 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The National Christmas Tree Association, based in Missouri, has encouraged growers to offer more options that meet the needs of younger people who live in urban areas and don’t have space for a towering tree, says executive director Rick Dungey. More growers are realizing that if they offer different looks — such as a tree that could fit on a coffee table or one thin enough to squeeze into a narrow room — people will buy them, Dungey said. “There are more options and choices out there,” he said. Small tree-farm owners who sell straight to customers aren’t as affected by the factors increasing prices to consumers nationally. Jenny Howell, whose

family runs Howell Tree Farm southwest of Des Moines, said they’ll raise prices a bit because of high fuel prices for mowers and other equipment over the summer and drought that caused some seedlings to die. But their customers typically return each winter and don’t spend time comparing her farm’s prices to those in city lots. It can be cold, hard work traipsing through the snowy tree farm in December, but Howell said her family still enjoys it. “It’s a happy business,” she said. ___ Associated Press writer John Flesher in Traverse City, Mich., contributed to this story. Follow Scott McFetridge at https://twitter.com/smcfetridge

Santa

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The parade will eventually end at the Central Market and will include several cartoon characters. Lafourche Parish Government and the Lafourche Parish Fire District No. 1 wants to invite area residents to come enjoy the free event at the Central Market. Lafourche Parish Government and the Lafourche Parish First District No. 1 would also like to thank the Lockport Police Department for supplying the gifts that will be distributed to the kids at the event.

House

Sunday, December 7, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

gration hardliners without risking a government shutdown. Their hope was that after approving it, Republicans would move on next week to vote on legislation to keep most of the government running for a year, with a shorter timeframe for the Homeland Security Department, which oversees immigration. The idea is to revisit Homeland Security early next year when Republicans will control both houses at the Capitol and have more leverage. The current government-funding measure expires Dec. 11 so a new one must pass by then. But that approach doesn’t go far enough for some immigration hardliners, goaded on by outside conservative groups and tea party senators including Ted Cruz of Texas. They say the only real way to stop Obama is to include language in the upcoming spending bill to block any money for his actions on immigration. “I didn’t come back here to just play games,” said Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz. “Our voters who sent us back here in a resounding way in the majority, and retaking the majority in the Senate, expected us to be a

little more forceful in our fight.” Republican leaders fear such spending-bill language could court an Obama veto and even a government shutdown. That’s something they’re determined to avoid, a year after taking a political hit for provoking a 16-day partial shutdown in an unsuccessful attempt to overturn Obama’s health care law. House Speaker John Boehner made clear Thursday that his strategy would go forward unchanged and indicated he anticipated Democratic votes would help pass the spending bill. That gives Democrats leverage, and they haven’t indicated whether they will lend their support. It also could anger a bloc of conservatives in the House, but Boehner, who will control a larger House majority next year giving him more room to maneuver, showed little patience for their complaints. “We think this is the most practical way to fight the president’s action and frankly we listened to our members, and we listened to some members who are frankly griping the most. This was their idea of how to proceed,” Boehner said.

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“They should remember that this is not a fight between Republicans and the president,” said Clarissa Martinez de Castro, of the National Council of La Raza. “They will be picking a fight with the millions of American families who will finally find some relief.” Even as emotions ran high in debate on the bill, many involved acknowledged it was mostly a sideshow as Republicans struggled to find some way to undo what Obama has done — not just register their disapproval. Party leaders acknowledged their options were limited given Obama’s veto pen, and no clear solution beckoned. The Yoho bill was part of a two-part strategy by House GOP leadership to appease conservative immi-

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House & Waterfront Property For Sale: 205 Ledet Lane, Larose. 1996 sq ft, 3 br, 2 ba home on 200x129 waterfront lot. FMI go to zillow.com or call 985278-2903. _________________ For Sale 1988 Double Wide Mobile Home: $10,000. FIRM. Must be moved. Call 985-2788452. _________________ Mobile Home For Sale: 16x80, 3 br, 2 ba, Larose area, garden tub, covered 2car carport, lot 117x270. $85,000. FMI call 985-6651713, leave message if no answer. _________________

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Brick Home For Rent: Completely remodeled, unfurnished, 3 br, 2 ba, living rm, dining, lg. kitchen, carport, outside covered cooking area, spacious yard, quiet neighborhood, no pets, no smoking. Larose, north of Intracoastal. $1200/mth, $800/dep. Call 985693-7040. _________________

House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-6914718. _________________ Furnished Executive Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba. By the week or by the month. Call 985-691-4718. _________________ Office Space For Rent, LA 1 near Cut Off bridge. $500/mth, $500/dep. Call 985258-6277. _________________ Huge 2 br Apt. For Rent: Taking applications. All utilities pd., total electric, 10 ft ceilings, private parking, no pets, no smoking. Ready soon. Call 985632-2158 or 985-5336212. _________________ House For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, lg. lot, excel. cond., Cut Off area. Ready to move in. $1100/mth, $900/dep. Call Tammy at 985278-2620. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, in Central Lafourche area. $400/mth plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________

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House For Rent: Unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, located at 178 McCloud Rd., Lockport. $550/mth, plus damage deposit of $1100. Call 985-532-2541, ext. 17. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br. We pay water, total elec., clean, remodeled. $550/mth, located on W. 7th St. in Larose. No pets allowed. Call 985-2911146 or 985-696-4785. _________________ Apts. For Rent: 1 br, $525/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-258-7510. _________________

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Commercial Property

MLS 116370: NEW LISTING Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.

MLS 116383: NEW LISTING 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates. This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000.

MLS 116384: NEW LISTING 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000. MLS 116391: NEW LISTING 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000. MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000. MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.

MLS 113721:  Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000. MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

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

MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

Residential Property

MLS 115025: NEW LISTING 116 W. 44th St., Cut Off. 1668 sqft. living with 3BR and 2ba, office, large closets, fenced yard and more. Great starter home. $126,000.

MLS 114693: Located at 201 E. 153rd Street in Galliano, this home has a total living area of 4,193 sqft. and sits on a 270’ x 83’ x 375’ x 95’ lot. It is a 1.5 story ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including an in-ground pool, bath house, sun room and spa. $290,000 MLS 114636: This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120’ x 636’ x 185’ x 767’. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Cote Blanche Connection Apts. For Rent: Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. Spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. FMI call Bill at 985-325-5626. _________________ For Rent: Nice 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated home for rent w/refrig., stove, storage shed, $900/mth, $900/dep. Call 504858-8995, leave message. Ref. needed. Galliano area. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, huge yard, covered carport, water pd., pets allowed. $1000 /dep., $1000 /mth. Call 985-2271936. _________________ House For Rent: Cut Off area. 3 br, 1 ba, covered carport, appliances included, generator. $1000/mth, $1000/dep. Call 985637-0073. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: Furnished, 2 br, except bed, very spacious, quiet neighborhood, background check, utilities pd. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985-637-7273. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Galliano area, 2 br, 1 ba, $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985258-7510. _________________ House For Rent: 15041, Lot 1, Main St., Cut Off. 3 br, 2 full ba, all appl., central ac/heat, $1100/mth, $1100/dep. Call 985258-8082. _________________ House For Rent in Larose: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 2 ba, w/d, $1000/mth plus deposit. Taking applications. Call 985-6934335. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, utilities pd., no animals, good for single or couple, $650/mth, $300/dep. Call 985278-1451. _________________

Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party rm., garage, executive home. All new appl., dishwasher, central heat/air, 3946 sq ft with 3100 sq ft living area. $2200/mth, $2200/dep. Call 985258-8082. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, with w/d, storage shed, 3 month contract, $900/mth, $900/dep. Call 985856-5101. _________________

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

2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes. Call 985-665-4303. _________________

GARAGE SALES

CAMPERS

BOATS

Lafitte Skiff For Sale: 26’ long, new motor, 6 cyl. Asking $2500. Call 985-6322864. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 ¾” gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Metal Bunk Bed For Sale: twin over full w/mattress, new, never used still in box, $300. Call 985-6969492. _________________ For Sale is a 7 place setting Noritake Colburn 6107 China set (new, never been used). Light colored wood table w/extra leaf & 7 chairs. Matching China cabinet as well. Price is $200. Buy all or parts of the set. Location Larose. FMI call 985-6919335. _________________

Harvey Gulf International Marine is now accepting applications for a

Part-Time Shuttle Bus Driver

• $15 an hour • CDL License Required • Duties will consist of bussing employees/crew from Fourchon to Galliano For more information, call 504-348-2466 and ask for Gina. Submit resume to Gina.Falgout@harveygulf.com Or apply in person at: 495 A.T. Gisclair Road Port Fourchon, LA 70357 E.O.E

Oysters For Sale Half Gallons, Sacks & Half Sacks 985-637-2163 985-637-2162

200 Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. Call 693-7229 FMI. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________

Garage Sale & Closing Sale: Nov.-Dec., 513 Mar Dr., corner 5th St., carport & barn. Sewing itemsnew notions, threads, machine embroidery designs, magazines, books, patterns, linens, x-mas items, hand sewn clothing for boys/girls, vintage clothing sewing boxes, sewing machine, display case, display racks, tables, chairs, bookcases. Call for appt. 985-5323185 or 985-2322622. _________________ Indoor Sale: 15392 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, across from Golden Motors, Thurs. Dec. 4, 8 am to 3 pm. Christmas ornaments, 4 drawer letter size file cabinet-$20, Sedu flat iron pd. $130 asking $60. Also selling Scentsy products _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. Dec. 11 at 201 E. 63rd St., (house before last house on left). Variety of everything. No early birds please. _________________

Classified Ads cost $5.50 per issue. That’s only $44 per month!

HELP WANTED

The Lafourche Council on Aging, has a job opening for a Homemaker in the Raceland /Bayou Blue area. This job is for 27 hrs. per week @ $9.53 per hr. Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass state police background check. Deadline to apply is Dec. 11 at 12 noon. Apply at LCOA Office in Mathews, 985-532-0458. _________________ HUB Enterprises, a leading security company, is now hiring Full Time Security Guards, Armed & Unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Houma/Galliano areas. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but exp. is not necessary. Must have valid driver’s license, clean criminal history & reliable transportation. Call 1800-759-3660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com _________________ 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. _________________ 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 _________________

Maintenance Position Available

365 Enterprises is seeking an individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude to fill a position as a full time maintenance person in a smoke free work environment. Requirements: General knowledge of maintenance, clean background, dependable transportation Benefits include: 401K, Health Insurance, Off Sundays, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacations

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

WANTED

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

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com X-Ray Tech, LPN Immediate Openings. Seeking full time employees for one certified x-ray tech & one LPN, who lives in Golden Meadow, Galliano, Raceland areas. Hrs. of operation: Mon.-Fri., 8:45 am to 5 pm. Salary being offered for x-ray tech $40,000 per year and salary LPN negotiable per exp., (oc med desirable) with all Harvey Gulf pd. holidays off & full benefit package. New graduates welcome & prefer candidates who are totally non-smoking, tech savvy, & who do not mind cross covering other standard medical officer positions. Candidates may email our medical director, Lorrie Metzler, M.D. at lorrie.metzler@harveygulf.com with a resume and brief cover letter or may physically drop off resume & cover letter at our new physical location, located at 1300 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow (the old Abdon Callais Buildings). _________________ Superior Shipyard is looking for an Equipment Mechanic w/experience on Heavy Machinery. Must be able to maintain & repair miscellaneous yard equip. Scheduled days cover Mon. thru Fri. weekends & holidays are required. Competitive pay, doe, & benefits. Please apply in person at Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, or send a resume to jautin@superiorshipyard.com _________________

Sales Clerk

Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7-6, Sat. 7-5, Sun. 8-3

Hours Hiring For: Mon.-Fri. 12-6 Every Third Weekend

Every Third Weekend (Sat. 7-5 & Sun. 8-3)

Apply Today!

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. _________________ Candlewood & Suites in Galliano is now hiring for Full Time/Part Time Front Desk Agents, Night Auditors, Housekeeping & Maintenance Engineers Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hrs. All application must apply in person at Holiday Inn Express in Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________

is seeking full and part time cashiers for evening and night shifts. Apply in person with Patty at

18513 Hwy 3235, Galliano

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon Floor Assistant

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

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

Board Member Needed

See Richard to apply in person at Golden Motors • Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off

Now Hiring

K&W Leasing, LLC is accepting applications for the following: certified forklift operators, certified riggers, yard hands. Apply in person at 160 A. Henry St., Golden Meadow, LA. 985475-4886 _________________

Pelican-Lafitte’s Treasure Casino

401K, 3 Weeks Vacation, No Saturdays, Uniforms, 7:30 - 5:30 No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

Positions Available: Med Surg: PRN & FLEX RNs, FT Nursing Assistants; ER, FLEX RN, PRN Nursing Assistants. Visit www.losgh.org for more details. EOE. _________________

Teche Action Board, Inc. dba Teche Action Clinic is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors.

Teche Action Clinic is part of Teche Action Board, Inc.’s network of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) located in the parishes of St. Mary, Assumption, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. John and St. James. Qualified Applicants:  • Must be familiar with the needs of Lafourche residents. • Must be willing to volunteer their time and talents for the betterment of the organization and the community. • Experience serving on other community based boards preferred, but not required.

Interested persons should submit a brief letter of interest including a biographical summary to:

Teche Action Board, Inc. Nominating Committee 1115 Weber Street Franklin, LA 70538

Deadline for submission is January 2, 2015. For more information please call 337-828-2550

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

QHSE Coordinator Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during working hours and after hours in the event of an emergency. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime safety. Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

or filled out in the main office.

17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer

11878 Hwy. 308 • Larose, LA. 70373

Now Hiring

• PRODUCTION OPERATORS AS, BS, CS AND LEADS

• CONTROL ROOM OPERATORS (DEEPWATER)

• I & E TECHNICIANS • ELECTRICIANS

• MECHANICS

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

Sunday, December 7, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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. _________________ Warehouse Manager: Previous warehouse/supervisory exp. is preferred. Ability to lead, teach others, promote a teamwork environment, create and manage budgets, review loss control and skills in managing inventory turnover. Must be able to enforce rules, procedures and guidelines to increase warehouse productivity. Competitive pay, plus benefits. Please send resume to jautin@superiorshipyard.com or apply in person at Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. _________________ Personnel Coordinator: Previous Personnel /Human Resources exp. is preferred. Coordinates the staffing activities of a dynamic organization through leading & teaching others while promoting teamwork. Explains and enforces rules, procedures & guidelines. Competitive pay, plus benefits. Please send resume to: jautin@superiorshipyard.com or apply in person at Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. _________________ 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. _________________

The Lafourche Council on Aging has 2 temporary job openings for Housekeepers in the Raceland & Galliano/Golden Meadow area. This job is 20 hrs. per wk. at $9.53 per hr. Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must be able to pass drug test, state police background check & clean driving record. Reliable transportation. Questions call Lynette Billiot at 985-5320458. Apply at the LCOA office in Mathews. Deadline to apply is Wed. Dec. 11 at 12 noon. _________________ Occasional After School Sitter Needed in Larose. Great for SLHS student that can drive. Call or text 985-2781925. _________________ Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a PartTime Cashier. Apply in person at 20804 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. No Phone Calls. _________________

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Joe’s Septic Cont. has Immediate Openings for Excavator /Backhoe Operator with CDL & Non CDL Drivers. Positions are top pay w/health, dental & vision. Must submit to drug screening! Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________

SERVICES

Currently Accepting Applications For

Cleaning Technician Position

Experience preferred but not necessary

7&7 Work Schedule

TWIC card required

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907 E.O.E M/F/H/V

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou, Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, counter tops, showers, sheet rock, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. State licensed & insured, 20 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail. com __________________

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon MANAGER

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

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

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Service Technician / Repairman / Helper to work with office machines.

J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC State Arbor’s License & Insured. Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Pile Driving. For Sale: Used pilings, pecky cypress, firewood, mulch, & dirt. Call 632-2540. _________________ Top Notch Carpenter Isaiah Domangue Sheetrock, Flooring, Trim Work, Wooden Fences and Fence Repairs, Painting, U Call It, actually! 985-688-4053. When you want it done right!

F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-258-9591. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________

NOTICES

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

PETS

AKC Reg. Golden Retriever Puppies For Sale: Ready to go Christmas week. $600. Call 985-8568903. _________________

PRAYERS

PRAYER TO AVERT STORMS AND HURRICANES Father, all the elements of nature obey Your command. Calm the storms that threaten us and turn our fear of Your power into praise of Your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen ____________________ PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going to battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves shall never die a sudden death or be drowned or shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail so be sure you really want what you ask. Mindy _______________________ ST. JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us to St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude for granting my petition. C.B. ______________________

looking for an experienced

Car Sales Person!

Excellent commission pay plan, hospitalization, 401K and vacation are available to the right individual

Please apply in person, ask for Mac LaBat or email resume to mac.labat@lafourchemotors.com 5878 HWY 1, Lockport • 985-532-5547

Will train. Must have some knowledge of taking machines apart / putting back together.

Must apply in person at

13066 West Main St. in Larose. Bayou Office Machines

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

306 Redmond Rd. • Houma

Quality, Pride and Service! For all your wireline, snubbing, coil tubing and specialty equipment … contact Tarpon Rentals @

985-872-1960

visit www.tarponrental.com

Office: 985-693-7229

In Loving Memory Of LATECIA JANE SANAMO

Born: 7-28-71 Died: 12-9-13 The Day You Left With tears we saw you suffer, as we watched you fade away, our hearts were so broken, as you fought so hard to stay. We knew you had to leave us, but you never went alone, for part of us went with you the day you left your home. Until We Meet Again Love & Miss You Always. Lindey, Mom, Pops, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces & Nephews _____________

Born: Dec. 5, 1971 Died: April 11, 2012 Missed by your wife Louise and our son Brandon. You are always with us in our heart everywhere we go. Missed by family and friends and mother and father in law _____________

In Memory Of Barbara Chouest

In Loving Memory Of DAMIAN DOMINIQUE

Born: Oct. 12, 1975 Died: Nov. 29, 2011 It’s been years since the Lord called you home, but we will never forget you. My special son had fun and all the memories we did. You’re with the Lord in the heaven forever. Until We Meet Again, Dad _____________

In Memory Of BRYAN HUBERT JAMES

Born: Dec. 7, 1978 Died: Dec. 14, 2011 Happy Birthday in Heaven, my Son. Today you’d be 36. Please Jesus, for me, can you light up that many candlesticks? I’ve loved you since I found out you were living under my heart. I knew you would be special right from the start. I wish we could visit you on your special day, because you are missed more than words can say. Forever loved & missed, Love Mom, Paul, Deke, Helana, Tahj & Neko _____________

Classifieds ads are also available on our website!

Sunrise: 12-8-1943 Sunset: 7-19-2014 It’s going to be five months soon, since you left us. My eyes are still filled with tears although it seems like it’s been five years. Our wedding vows stated ‘til death do us part, after you passed away I never would have thought that part of me went with you, and that was my heart. I know that time will ease the pain. I pray from day to day to be with you in Heaven and we can walk hand in hand together again. When all around me is darkness earthly joys have flown, my Savior whispers this promise never to leave me alone. Happy Birthday, my love. Sadly missed by Husband, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Friends. _____________

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com

MEMORIALS

Happy 43rd Birthday TROY JAMES VERDIN

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OBITUARIES

CHRIS OUGEL Chris Anthony Ougel, 56, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary in Larose on December 5, from 11 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 1 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Diane Mousseau Ougel; children, Amy Ougel, Emily Borne and husband Chad, Joachim Ougel, Jonathan Ougel and wife Lauren, Megan Ougel and companion Caleb Eymard, and Suzie Ougel; grandchildren. Makala Ougel, Jolié Ougel, Jonah Eymard, Joachim Ougel. Jr., Jax Borne, Kash Eymard, Stone Borne; brothers, Nolan Ougel, Jr., David Ougel and Robert Ougel; Godchild Nathan Stevens; Godfather, Jonah Eymard. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Desirine Ougel; parents, Frances and Nolan Ougel, Sr. and motherin-law Gerine Mousseau. Mr. Ougel was a lifelong boat captain and self proclaimed Christopher Columbus. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off was entrusted with the arrangements. _____________

JANET SEVIN Janet Danos Sevin, 77 a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Savoie. She was preceded in death by her husband Rudy Sevin; parents, Emile and Eloise Robichaux Danos; brothers, Leroy, Fred and Frank Danos and sister Nazy Roussell. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _________________

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NO EXCEPTIONS

Happy Birthday AMARIS

Sunrise: 12/9/79 Sunset: 6/4/98 I wish I could see you one more time come walking through my door, but I know that is impossible. I will hear your voice no more. I know you can feel my tears and you don’t want me to cry, but my heart is broken because I can’t understand why someone so precious had to die. I pray that God will give me strength and somehow get me through, as I struggle with this heartache that was caused by losing you. Love, Dad, Angie, Tad, Carly, Sarah, RJ, Drake, Madison, Rebecca, Chad & Amarie _____________

Bayou Supply & Chemical Co. Spartan Chemicals, Janitorial & Industrial Supplies & Paper Products

Bob A. Faulk

280 W. 32nd St., Larose

693-7279 (office) • 232-8020 (cell) ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, although you are full of excitement this week, rein in some of those feelings so you can focus on the tasks at hand. Use your energy to your advantage. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, motivation may not be strong this week, so begin with some menial tasks around the house and build up to bigger plans. Eventually you will find a groove. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Try to avoid focusing on just one issue for too long. Sometimes you simply must trust your instincts and forge ahead anyway. Let past experience guide you this week. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, avoid the temptation to take on too many responsibilities this week. If you don’t, you might not get much done. Think before you accept more work. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Financial matters are looming and a decision must be made. Don’t be overcome with anxiety, as all you need to do is carefully examine your finances to come up with a solution.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Spontaneity beckons, Virgo, even though you are a careful planner who puts a lot of thought into your decisions. Overthinking is more hassle than it’s worth this week. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Someone may catch you off guard this week, Libra. This person will bring a welcome surprise, so look forward to this unexpected encounter. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Back up your promises with decisive action. That’s the only way to prove to others that your word means something and you are committed to honoring your commitments. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There may be more to the big picture than you are seeing. Gather the facts before you jump to any conclusions. You may just see things from a different perspective. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you are riding high and looking to share your good fortune with others. Make the most of this chance to improve the lives of those around you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have an idea about how to tackle a difficult obstacle, but someone crosses your path with a different agenda. Perhaps there’s a way to work together. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, avoid open conflict without being a pushover this week. Find the middle ground and try to understand another’s perspective. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 7 Sara Bareilles, Singer (35) DECEMBER 8 Ingrid Michaelson, Singer (35) DECEMBER 9 Judi Dench, Actress (80) DECEMBER 10 Gonzalo Higuain, Athlete (27) DECEMBER 11 Teri Garr, Actress (70) DECEMBER 12 Steven Hawley, Astronaut (63) DECEMBER 13 Wendie Malick, Actress (64)

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Sunday, December 7, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

NEWS IN

BRIEF

Michael Brown’s stepfather apologizes for comments made after Ferguson grand jury announcement

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The stepfather of Michael Brown has apologized for angry comments he made after the grand jury decided not to indict the police officer who killed his stepson, but said his remarks had nothing to do with the arson and looting that ravaged Ferguson and the surrounding area. Louis Head said Wednesday in a statement that he was full of emotion on the night of Nov. 24, when he yelled “Burn this bitch down!” in a crowd of protesters. St. Louis County police said Tuesday they are investigating Head’s comments as part of a broader inquiry into the arson, vandalism and looting. Twelve commercial buildings were destroyed in the hours after the grand jury decision. Head does not have a listed phone number, and there was no answer when an Associated Press reporter knocked at his listed address Wednesday. Brown, 18, was shot and killed by Ferguson officer Darren Wilson on Aug. 9, shortly after he apparently stole some items from a convenience store. Wilson, who is white, told the grand jury he fired because his life was in danger, but some witnesses said Brown, who was black

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. DECEMBER 1, 2014 Probation/Parole Kaleb Bruce, 20, Golden Meadow. Probation violation. Thibodaux Police Department Kentrell Pharagood, 38, St. Charles. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation. Trimichael Cooks, 45, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department/ Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Freddie Luther, Jr., 47, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts), fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kelci Wagner, 22, Belle Rose. Contempt of court. Sheldon Simoneaux, 38, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (2 cts). Michael P. Neely, 42, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Brandon Dickerson, 25, Thibodaux. Distribution/manuf. of cocaine. Jerrod James, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Derrick Johnson, 33, Napoleonville. Fugitive of Assumption Parish. Markeishia M. Gaines, 23, Thibodaux. Possession of hydrocodone, theft of goods. Nicholas E. Smith, 19, Raceland. Fugitive from Justice, contempt of court. Wesley J. Wright, 53, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Paul D. Bennett, 20, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to dist. marijuana, poss./dist. of drug para. Herbert L M Bennett, 19, Thibodaux. Possession w/intent to dist. marijuana, driving on roadway laned for traffic, poss./dist. of drug para. Floyd Robertson, 19, Napoleonville. Fugitive from justice. DECEMBER 3, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Benjamin L. Chaisson, 30, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice (2 cts). Tyrone Williams, 44, Thibodaux. Switched plates, headlamps for motor vehicle & motorcycles, poss. of marijuana (2nd offense, felony), evidence of compulsory motor vehicle liability security contained in vehicle. Thibodaux Police Department Stephanie Johnson, 19, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. DECEMBER 4, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Sherri Holly, 52, Napoleonville. Fugitive.

and unarmed, was trying to surrender. _______________

US: Man pleads guilty in oil spill fraud case

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A LaPlace man has pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with claims arising from the 2010 Gulf oil spill. U.S. Attorney Kenneth Polite’s office says 33-yearold Charlie English pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors said English worked as a claims adjuster for the Gulf Coast Claims Facility. In September 2010, he began providing fraudulent documentation for people who made phony claims for loss of fishing income. The claims resulted in more than $257,000 in illegal payouts. English faces up to five years in prison when he is sentenced on March 11. _______________

Licensing rules for child care centers approved

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s top school board has given final passage to new licensing rules for day care facilities, Head Start centers and preschool programs around the state. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education agreed without objection Wednesday to the package of regulations, a day after a board committee spent hours hearing debate on them. Lawmakers required the Department of Education and the board to rework the licensing guidelines as part of an early childhood education

overhaul started in 2012 to better prepare children for kindergarten. The new regulations set minimum staffing ratios and training requirements for employees. They add fingerprint-based criminal background checks for the facilities’ workers and volunteers. State health and safety agencies, the education department and leaders of child care centers spent more than a year negotiating the requirements. _______________

2010 rebates for Citizens assessment end soon

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana taxpayers are leaving tens of millions of property insurance rebates unclaimed again this year. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said Thursday more than $50 million in rebates remains unclaimed for the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp.’s 2010 assessment. The deadline to claim a rebate for that assessment is Dec. 31. All property insurance policyholders — whether they are insured by Citizens or not — pay the Citizens assessment each year. Policyholders can claim rebates for assessments charged in years 2010 through 2014. To date, 61 percent or $269 million of the funds assessed during those years remains unclaimed. Individuals and businesses can claim rebates at www.ldi.la.gov/CitizensRebateForms.html. Individuals can go to www.revenue.louisiana.gov /Eservices/LouisianaFileOn lineLinks as well to claim a rebate.

HOME for the Holidays Pet Adoption Event

friend Give a furry in time a new home as! for Christm

Friday, December 19 1 - 5 p.m. Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter 934 Hwy. 3185 Thibodaux, LA 70371 985-446-3532

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.

Home For The Holidays

An elderly man in Oklahoma calls his son in New York and says, “I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 45 years of marriage ... and that much misery is enough!” “Dad, what are you talking about?” the son yells. “We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the old dad explained. “We’re sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Hong Kong and tell her!” Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. “Like heck they’re getting divorced,” she shouts, “I’ll take care of this.” She calls her elderly father immediately, and screams at him, “You are not getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my

brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing, you hear me?” she yelled as she hung up the phone. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. “Okay”, he says, “it’s all set. They’re both coming for Christmas and paying their own airfare.”

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