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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Cut Off man killed in Lafourche Parish crash

Council disagrees on where asphalt should be stored

It’s back …

Louisiana State Police say a 29-year-old Cut Off man died in a single vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 308 in Lafourche Parish Wednesday evening. The investigation into the crash revealed that a 2003 Ford F-250, driven by Tyler Cheramie, was traveling north of LA 308 Wednesday night when for unknown reasons, crossed the centerline, ran off the road and hit a utility pole and a driveway culvert. See Accident Page 5-A

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Deficit-closing plan from Gov. Jindal delayed until Feb. 20

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration has pushed back to mid-February the release of its proposal to close a $103 million budget deficit. Jindal administration spokeswoman Meghan Parrish said Thursday that the proposal to rebalance this year’s $25 billion budget will be presented to lawmakers at a Feb. 20 hearing for their consideration. A day earlier, the Republican governor had said lawmakers would receive the deficit-closing plan this week for a planned Feb. 6 hearing. See Jindal Page 5-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, FEB. 2

TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall TUESDAY, FEB. 3

LADY OF THE SEA HOSPITAL Board of Commissioners 12:00 noon The Learning Center (Behind the hospital)

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Trivia Night’s back and participants are encouraged to form teams and register now as space will determine how many teams will be accepted. This year, Trivia Night will be held at the Larose Civic Center. Registration forms can downloaded from the Larose Civic Center’s website, bayoucivicclub.org, or by calling the office at (985) 693-7355. This team celebrates getting a correct answer at a past Trivia Night.

Get your teams ready … Trivia Night’s back! Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

Friends of Special Citizens and the Bayou Civic Club are teaming up to continue an 18-year tradition of fun, fundraising, and excitement! Trivia Night is back after taking a one-year hiatus. This great event is being held March 28th at its new home, the Larose Civic Center. “We didn’t have Trivia Night last year,” says Louis Griffin, founder of Friends of Special Citizens. “It’s a lot of work putting together such a great event enjoyed by so many people, and last year my health wasn’t so great.” Griffin is a perfectionist and knows planning, organizing and putting on such a large event can take its toll. “There is so much stress and too much pressure! I am a perfectionist and want to put on the best possible show we can,” he adds. “People attend the event and come back if they have a good time and we make money for Friends of Special Citizens.” Trivia Night has morphed into a huge event and is the only fundraiser for the non-profit. In its first year, Trivia Night was held at The Center with only 13 teams paying a $10 entry fee. At its last showing at the Cut Off Youth Center, Trivia Night

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boasted 109 teams with a $180 entry fee. Every penny earned through Trivia Night goes towards helping special citizens in our community. Funds are used for travel to Special Olympic games, entry fees, hotels, holiday parties at The Center, The Lafourche Arc Plaisance Center in Lockport, and Lafourche Arc Grenier Center in Thibodaux. Funds are also used for field trips and outings. “In May we brought 100 people to Global Wildlife,” says Griffin. “And, twice a year we go to a movie and lunch in Houma.” Nearly 30 years ago, Griffin’s daughter asked him some questions that he just couldn’t answer. “My daughter asked me why she didn’t have a dance at her school, like other kids had at their schools,” says Griffin. “I thought, but couldn’t answer her. I didn’t know why she didn’t have a dance at her school. So, I got on the board at The Center and started making some noise,” he added. And Griffin’s noise was indeed heard by the community! Friends of Special Citizens was formed as 501(c)3 and the activities began! See Trivia Page 5-A

When you drive by the Lafourche Parish Region “C” Barn on Hwy. 308 in Lockport, you will see several piles of ground up asphalt. It may be difficult to believe that these mounds of material might be the source of contention between Councilman Daniel Lorraine and the parish administration, but because the asphalt comes from streets in Road Sales Tax District 2 (RSDT2), Lorraine is upset over storing the material in Lockport. A portion of the sales tax collected in RSTD2, a taxing district south of the Intracoastal Waterway, is used to fund road, bridge and drainage projects in that district. Lorraine first protested over this issue in a January 13 public meeting, saying that most of the material created when streets in RSTD2 were ground down for resurfacing was trucked to Lockport instead of Golden Meadow. “If I wouldn’t have called the DA’s office, it would all be in Lockport. It’s a different taxing district, and I am uncomfortable with it,” said Lorraine. At Tuesday’s January 28 public meeting, Lorraine introduced a resolution to get a District Attorney’s opinion See Council Page 5-A

Kicking off the season …

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It’s Carnival time and the Krewe Des Les Petite Lions will kick-off the bayou’s Mardi Gras season when they roll Sunday, Feb. 1 through Golden Meadow beginning at 1 p.m.

Career Magnet Center to offer vocational, college prep classes

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux

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Ulysses Gisclair Contributing Writer

The Lafourche Parish School Board is taking the next step in the education and advancement of its community’s youth with the construction of a brand new facility named the Career Magnet Center.

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The Career Magnet Center will provide additional education to juniors and seniors from South Lafourche, Central Lafourche, and Thibodaux High. The Center will have multiple programs for both students looking for Advanced Placement and core classes for universities and for students looking for a career in a vocational study. Vocational career industry courses at the Center will include Oil and Gas, Cosmetology, Automotive, Culinary, Health Science, and Construction Craft. The Center could essentially give students a more focused education than a traditional high school. Its long-term goal is to help students get a head start on a degree in either a technical or four-year college or even straight into the workforce making a solid income. “Really we want to give them all of the tools necessary to jump start the next phase of life, whether that be in a job or school,” said Director of Secondary Education, Aubrey “Bubba” Orgeron. The Career Magnet Center is currently

under construction along Highway 308 in Lockport and is expected to open August 2015. Its location is almost exactly halfway between South Lafourche High School and Thibodaux High School. The Center is estimated to cost around $15 million dollars. Bus transportation will be provided to students, however students will be allowed to drive themselves if they choose. See Center Page 5-A

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Sunday, February 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Hope Center to hold shopping day Feb. 3

Calendar of Events News to Use

Lockport KCs to host dinner fundraiser Sun.

The K.C. Council #3054 of Lockport will host a fundraising dinner on Sunday, February 1 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread. Dine in or take out orders will be available to the public at a cost of $8 a plate. Drinks and desserts will be available at an additional charge.

LRD3 to meet Feb. 3

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building on Tuesday, February 3 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

LPSO to hold pistol class Feb. 7

First Steps Pistol Orientation will be presented by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, February 7 from 8 a.m. noon at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Highway 182, Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. Cost is $50. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327 lafateday@lpso.net.

The Hope Center in Galliano, the old State Bank building on Hwy. 308 by the pontoon bridge, will have a shopping day on Tues., February 3 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. for families who are in need of men’s, women’s, teens, children and infants clothing. Shoes, blankets and some household items are available at no charge. Shoppers should bring identification. FMI call 985325-HOPE.

Yankee Canal Rodeo slated for Feb. 7

The 37th Annual Yankee Canal Speckled Trout Rodeo will be held on Saturday, February 7, with headquarters at Jackson’s Place from 6 a.m. till 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at Golden Meadow True Value, B & B Hardware, Griffin’s Marina and Tyd’s Bait Shop. For more information call 985-677-0602.

LCO girls softball meeting set for Feb. 9

Larose Cut Off Girls Softball will hold a board/coaches meeting on Monday Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. Registration for the 2015 season will be held Feb. 12 and 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. For more information contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478, Spring Danos at 665-3262 or Sandy Guidry at 258-1996.

Baseball team lunch benefit set for Feb. 8

Team Elite Youth Travel Baseball will have a lunch fundraiser on Sunday, February 8 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Lockport Softball Field Concession Stand on Church Street. A lunch of hamburger steak will be sold for an $8 donation. Advanced tickets available and appreciated from nlwanko@yahoo.com or 985-778-6893.

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Vision Communications donates supplies to local schools

Vision Communications continues to provide support to local schools by providing 187 cases of copy paper to our local schools. “The past donations were so well received and appreciated that we were very happy to continue to help provide a muchneeded resource to our teachers and students,” said Jean Orgeron-Wells, Vision Communications Marketing Coordinator. In total, 187 cases of paper were delivered to 17 local schools with the assistance of Callais Office Supply in Cut Off, La. The following schools each received 11 cases of paper: Cut Off Elementary, Galliano Elementary, Golden Meadow Lower Ele-

mentary, Golden Meadow Upper Elementary, Golden Meadow Middle School, Grand Isle, Holy Rosary Catholic, Larose Lower Elementary, Larose Upper Elementary, LCO Middle, South Lafourche High, The Center, Lockport Lower, Lockport Middle, Lockport Upper, Central Lafourche High and Holy Savior Catholic. “Our school system is very fortunate to have tremendous community support,” said Jo Ann Matthews, Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent of Schools. “This is a fine example of the business community stepping forward and making a difference in the lives of our students. We are very appreciative.”

Restore or Retreat hosting dinner, discussion on flood risk Storms … flooding … land loss … all facts of life in Lafourche. Are you at risk? Join Restore or Retreat for a community conversation to learn more about your flood risk and how to better protect your family and your home or business on Tuesday, February 24, at the Larose Civic Center, 307 E. 5th Street. An Open House will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. with dinner and discussion from 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by February 13 to ror.rsvp@gmail.com or by calling 985-448-4963 or 985-448-4963. What can you expect? Representatives from Restore or Retreat, LSU Ag Center, LA Sea Grant, UNO CHART, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, and Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority will be on-hand to share re-

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Pictured left to right: (top row) Floyd Benoit, Lafourche Parish School Board Communications Supervisor; Timothy Long, Golden Meadow Middle School Principle; Hennessy Melancon, South Lafourche High School Assistant Principle. (bottom row) Nanette Bordelon, Callais Office Supply Owner; Holly Bouzigard, South Larose Elementary Assistant Principle; Reed Callais, Callais Office Supply Owner; Jaime Soudelier, Vision Communications Programming and Marketing Coordinator; Jean Orgeron-Wells, Vision Communications Marketing Coordinator.

Letters and Opinions

An opinion on Eymard Shooting Range and the South Lafourche Levee District

I spent 20 years active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard. During my career I was fortunate enough to have spent two years on the All Coast Guard High Power Rifle Team and many years shooting on district teams. I have shot competition from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast, the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. So as you can see I can speak with a bit of experience on the subject. When I was on the All CG Team we were stationed at Cape May, New Jersey. We each fired 250 rounds of .30 ammo a day, 5 days a week. The range was on base, located next to the jetties of the pass connecting the Atlantic Ocean to inland waters. The impact area for the bullets was the water of the ocean next to the jetty. There were no brems. Instead prominently displayed on both sides and at the

outer end of the impact area were signs on pilings stating (DANGER BULLET IMPACT AREA). When I competed twice at the National Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, the bullet impact area was Lake Erie. This was also prominently marked as the impact area. Both had watch towers to look out for pleasure boats entering the areas. During my entire career of shooting high power rifles, I do not recall even one instance of anyone being injured by a bullet in an impact area. I have had the pleasure of shooting at the Eymard range several times. Mr. Arabie, the Range Master runs a very safe, well-operated range. In my opinion Mr. Curole of the SLLD and Terra Logistics fears are totally unfounded. Timothy S. Torrence Larose, LA

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After being hit by car Tampa cat crawls back from grave

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — If cats have nine lives, Bart the black and white feline from Tampa, Florida, has certainly used up one. The Tampa Bay Times reports that when 1-½year-old Bart was hit by a car earlier this month, owner Ellis Hutson was so distraught he couldn’t stand the thought of burying the cat. So he asked neighbor Dusty Albritton to dig a shallow grave. But five days later, on Jan. 21, a matted and injured Bart emerged, meowing for food. Hutson got in touch with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, which through the Save-A-Pet Medical Fund will help cover costs of surgery to remove an eye, wire his jaw shut and insert a feeding tube. Bart should recover in about six weeks and he’ll go home with Hutson. ___

Man hid cocaine inside prosthetic leg in his car, police say

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Police say a Delaware drug suspect went out on a limb to transport a stash of cocaine, but he was busted when officers discovered the drug hidden inside his prosthetic leg. Dover Police say 39year-old Marlow Holmes was arrested Monday afternoon during a traffic stop. They said police dogs alerted officers to the presence of narcotics inside the car Holmes had been riding in. During a search of the car officers said they discovered more than 28 grams of cocaine stuffed into the prosthetic leg that Holmes was wearing, and arrested him. Police say Holmes faces charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was jailed, with bond set at $81,000. Police say they kept the drugs as evidence but returned Holmes’ leg. ___

NCIS: New Orleans cast to ride in Orpheus parade

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The cast of NCIS: New Orleans will ride as monarchs in the Krewe of Orpheus parade, which rolls on Lundi Gras, the day before Fat Tuesday.

Stars Lucas Black, Rob Kerkovich, Zoe McLellan and CCH Pounder will join the television show’s creator, Gary Glasberg, in the parade through the city’s streets before Mardi Gras day. Krewe Captain Sonny Borey, who founded the organization with singer Harry Connick Jr., said Tuesday the show has been a great ambassador for New Orleans so it’s only fitting that the krewe honor the stars with a celebrity ride during the parade. Glasberg says they’re thrilled to be participating in the 2015 parade and can’t wait for the experience. The krewe’s black-tie gala after the parade will feature a performance by country singer Dierks Bentley. ___

Sunday, February 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

AT LEFT: Larry Bonvillain was recently nominated as the Knight of the Year for 2013-2014 for the Knights of Columbus Council 3054 of Lockport.

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AT RIGHT: Pictured are Pam and Gilbert Danos who were chosen as the Family of the Year for 2013-2014 from the Knights of Columbus Council 3054 of Lockport.

Pictured is Grand Knight Warren Vedros presenting an award to Jerry Vedros for 25 years of service to the Knights of Columbus.

BP to sell part of its Gulf of Mexico stake to Chevron

NEW YORK (AP) — BP is selling part of its stake in an emerging oil-producing region in the Gulf of Mexico to Chevron, and the two companies, along with Conoco Phillips, will work to develop the fields together. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The joint-development agreement is a way for the companies to try to reduce the cost and risk of exploring and developing large, complex fields in the Gulf’s deep waters at a time of low oil prices. For BP, it allows the company to move some of its recent discoveries closer to production as it continues to work to settle claims resulting from its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf. Under the deal, which spans 24 jointly-held offshore leases, Chevron will replace BP as project operator. ___

Baby goat beheaded; head, twin taken from New Orleans park

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says a baby goat was beheaded and its head and the goat’s twin brother taken from a New Orleans park. The SPCA is offering $1,000 for information leading to conviction of the person responsible. Morgana King says she’d rather think dogs or coyotes killed the 3-monthold pygmy goat, and took its twin. King owns a company that lends out goats to eat weeds and grass. The goat’s body was found Thursday at Brechtel Park on New Orleans’ west bank, where a small number of goats were penned. SPCA spokeswoman Alicia Haefele says King’s husband, Michael King, told investigators the culprits might be teenagers he argued with over the weekend because they were trying to “mess with the goats.”

Pictured is Grand Knight Warren Vedros presenting an award to Milton Folse, Sr. for 25 years of service to the Knights of Columbus.

Grand Knight Warren Vedros is shown presenting Gerald Leonard with a 45-Year of Service Award from the Knights of Columbus Council 3054 of Lockport.

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What a Life!

Sunday, February 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Christ’s disciples follow his example, his spirit and his teachings

The word disciple is used 269 times in the New Testament. The word Christian is found only three times, the first time in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 11:26). The New Testament is a book about disciples, by disciples, and for disciples of Jesus Christ. For several decades the Christian churches have not made discipleship a condition for being a Christian. The church should require an individual to be a disciple in order to become a Christian. Our churches today do not require following Christ in his example, spirit, and teachings as a condition for membership. Discipleship is seen as optional. We are not real follow-

ers of Christ if we just sit passively in church on Sunday and then spend the rest of the week going to our work, or school, or even caring for a family, and nothing else. No one can be a Christian “on the sidelines.” Every person has a Christian and moral responsibility to make the world more Christlike. Jesus calls all of us to do ordinary things in a Christlike manner. Everyone must give account of how they carried out this mission before the judgment seat of God. Most of the days of Jesus’ life and those of his followers were little different from ours, engaged in routine, showing love in the ordinary ways. Even John the Baptist had difficulty recognizing the Messiah in his day because of the ordinariness of Jesus’ ministry. Our response to the Lord will often go unnoticed because of its humble, simple style. Some of us may have a hard time with such routines. We would rather experience religious spectacles, or breathe taking conversions, than recognize God’s grace at work in the ordinary. We may feel the need for the spectacular to strengthen our faith. This spiritual hype may be nothing else than a de-

sire of our culture that preaches the benefits of the extraordinary over the ordinary. The popularity of reality TV with its bizarre episodes is an example of people wanting the abnormal instead of the normal. We need to remember the scriptural advice, “by patient endurance you will save yourself.” Some people are tempted to make their motto, “by peak experiences you will save yourself.” St. John of the Cross was one of the most spiritual people ever to have walked the path of discipleship. One day, St. John of the Cross was alone in his room praying when he experienced a vision of Mary. At the same moment, he heard a beggar rattling at his door for alms. He pulled himself away from the vision to tend to the beggar’s needs. When he returned, the vision returned, saying that at the very moment he had heard the door rattle on its hinges, his soul had hung in perilous balance. Had he not gone to the beggar’s aid, she could never have appeared to him again. Jesus’ invitation to his disciples and to us today is still, “Come and experience life with me.” Being a disciple is not a life filled with miracles, or

outstanding successes, or fantastic conversions experienced by a whole group of people. Discipleship means living one day at a time as though Jesus were near: near in time, and near in place. We should witness to our world by our motives,

our speech, our behavior that we follow Christ. An old Roman coin pictures an ox between an altar and a plow. Underneath are the words: “Prepared for either,” sacrifice or service. Jesus thought of him-

self as a servant of God. True followers of Jesus should think of themselves as a servant of Christ, and no more, ready for sacrifice or service. If we were all true disciples of Jesus, we could change our world.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats ~ Martin Quarters ~ (985) 632-2727

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

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

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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We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil. The Church aids in the supply of a vital resource to our world - God. Attend the church of your choice this week!

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

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

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose

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

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Council From 1-A

as to whether the parish can stockpile and or/use materials from RSTD2 outside the taxing district from which it originates. Councilman Jerry Lafont argued the logic of putting the material in Lockport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to amend the resolution to add that the DA considers that the Region â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Barn also supplies Phillip Gouauxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and my district,â&#x20AC;? he said. Lafont said he wanted to make sure the DA was aware of the fact that Region 7 and 8 are part of RSTD2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They hauled everything completely out of the area from which it came,â&#x20AC;? said Lorraine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could use that material for boat launches, pump stations, and even the sides of roads. If you want to stockpile, do it around Hamilton Street (in Larose).â&#x20AC;? Lafont reminded Lorraine that there is a pump station north of Larose that could use the material. He called storing the material in Golden Meadow â&#x20AC;&#x153;a waste of time and effortâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand it has to be used in RSTD2. But it is pointless to take a dump truck from Region â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, drive all the way almost to Golden Meadow, pick up recycled material, and drive it all the way back to Hamilton Street,â&#x20AC;? said Lafont. Councilman Aaron Caillouet said the â&#x20AC;&#x153;waste of timeâ&#x20AC;? would be involving the DA in this tempest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am voting no because this is a problem that can be worked out by the parties concerned without wasting the time of the DA,â&#x20AC;? he said. The vote was 8-1 for Lafontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amendment, Lindel Toups dissenting. The resolution passed 6-3, with Gouaux, Toups, and Caillouet voting nay.

Center and the public further in the near future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been big, but we still need to continue. So we are probably going to have middle-school kids next year start to come tour the facility to get an idea whether they might want to come here as well as ninth and tenth graders,â&#x20AC;? said Orgeron. Decisions on the running of the Center are already being made in order for students to start taking classes there as early as the next school semester. Furniture orders and technology packets are being evaluated. The current principal of Golden Meadow Middle School, Tim Long, has recently been hired to be become the principal of the Center.

Trivia From 1-A

Since the founding of the non-profit, The Center has held a prom every Spring, complete with tuxedos, corsages and crowning of a prom king and queen. Thirty years of prom! There are pep rallies for Saintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, carnival balls and Wii bowling leagues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We transformed from a sort of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;baby sitting serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;doing something serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the way we interacted with our special needs citizens,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Special needs people want to feel worthwhile, they want to feel valued and that makes them feel good.â&#x20AC;? Friends of Special Citizens had sewing machines repaired at The Center. They purchased computers. Things changed at the Center. Griffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Patsy was an instructor at The Center for 30 years and was a witness to the

positive changes. When Louis Griffin started Trivia Night 18 years ago, he had his share of nay-sayers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People told me that it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work,â&#x20AC;? says Griffin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boy did we prove them wrong. Trivia Night generates $25,000 to $35,000,â&#x20AC;? he adds with a sense of amazement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have shown people in Shreveport and Lafayette how to conduct this great fundraiser for their areas and it has even grown and expanded there.â&#x20AC;? This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trivia Night features Senator Norby Chabert and State Representative Jerry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Truckâ&#x20AC;? Gisclair as its emcees. Teams are encouraged to come dressed in costumes or funny attire which is sure to make for an interesting evening! Trivia Night features 10 categories with 10 questions each. Teams of six will compete for the top prize â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Championship Team will receive an award and bragging rights. Contestants can feast on jambalaya, white beans, grillades, concession items as well as something to quench their thirst from the cash bar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited and honored to be partnering with such a great organization. Friends of Special Citizens is one those great groups working hard in our community for the betterment of others and we are proud to partner with them this year,â&#x20AC;? says Jasmine Ayo, Larose Civic Center Executive Director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will feature a 50/50 raffle and silent auction this year to help generate additional funds for the organization.â&#x20AC;? Trivia Night can only expand as big as the building that houses it, so

space is a commodity. Teams of six must preregister prior to the event to ensure a spot in the competition. Forms can downloaded from the Larose Civic Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, bayoucivicclub.org, or by calling the office at (985) 693-7355.

Sunday, February 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

provide specifics about the changes and whether they could lessen cuts. The midyear deficit

stems from falling oil prices. The gap must be closed before the fiscal year ends June 30.

Accident From 1-A

The culvert caused the vehicle to travel through the air and land back down, where the vehicle struck a small tree and a second utility pole, rolling over and coming to rest on its roof. Cheramie, who was not properly restrained, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lafourche Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Cheramie was the only occupant inside the vehicle during the crash.

Jindal From 1-A

Parrish said the administration is â&#x20AC;&#x153;incorporating some new ideasâ&#x20AC;? into the proposal and it would take more time to work out all the details. She wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

LCO Middle School elected officers for their Bulldogs for Christ Club this past fall. Officers are Janna Doucet, President; Meagan Rousse, Vice-President; Laurel Chiasson, Publicity; and Jenna Alario, Secretary/Treasurer. Bulldogs for Christ is a Christian Club open to all students at LCO. Members have meetings and participate in service projects that focus on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Submitted by Laurel Chiasson

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Center From 1-A

The Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courses will follow dual enrollment with high schools. Students enrolled at the Center will likely be taking four courses at their local high school and three courses at the Center. The Center is the same facility that was mentioned in the Lafourche Parish School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five-yearplan. The School Board recognizes the increased need for skilled workers in technical fields. The Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs align with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jump Startâ&#x20AC;? diploma pathway, a new state program designed to give high school students career courses and certification in highwage industry jobs. Orgeron also says that the Center will have the space and the flexibility to adjust its courses in the future based on the interests of its students and the needs of society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want a variety to appeal to kids, and to give them opportunities for after high school,â&#x20AC;? said Orgeron. The communication and coordination between the Center and the high schools has been a major focus these past few months. Orgeron and other coordinators have been meeting with the three high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, faculty, counselors, and students. Counselors are encouraged to promote the possible potential the Center holds for students. The meetings with the high school students are especially important to receive their input on what courses students would be most interested in. Orgeron plans on increasing communications between the

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Take Yourr Health

TO HEART

In celebration of National Heart Month, Thibodaux Regional is providing valuable tools to help you determine your risk factors and learn ways to keep your heart healthy.

S U P E R M A R K E T T OU R Join Katie Bilello, RD D,, LD L N on the tourr and learn how to mak ke healthier choices when grocery shopping g.. â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, February 11 â&#x20AC;˘ 10 am and 2 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Rouses Supermarket, Audubon Avenue â&#x20AC;˘ Call 985.493.4736 to registerr.

HEART HEAL LTH & YOU Guest speakers, Jessica Thibodaux, FNP-C, and Jean Blanchard, FNP-C, with Cardiovascular Institute of the South, will discuss heart disease and heart health. â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, February 12 â&#x20AC;˘ 8 am â&#x20AC;˘ Thibodaux Regional Multipurpose Room â&#x20AC;˘ Call 985.493.4736 to registerr.

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Sunday, February 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

For Sale By Owner: House on N. Carol St., Lockport. 3 br, 1.5 ba, central ac/heat, 20kw generac, 2nd kitchen, screened patio, extra lot w/shed. Asking $130,000. Call 985696-2121. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 2 ba, 1715 sq. living. Includes in-law suite, 1 br, 1 ba, screened porch, 2 car carport, in Galliano. $200,000. Call 985-637-0439 or 985-475-5574. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-5172341, 337-517-2340, Golden Meadow. 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft on piers. Lot 146x120, Carport, garage/workshop, municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, on W. 123rd St., Ave. A, Cut Off. 1 car carport, lg. utility shed. Ready to move in. $96,000. Call 985691-4414 or 985-6324227. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, Cut Off area. $84,000 or $11,000 down and take over note, $700/mth. FMI call 985-258-9140. _________________

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. _________________

BUILDING FOR SALE

Cabin/Office Building For Sale: Wood, foam insulated, self contained, tub, toilet, water heater, ac/heat, queen bed in loft, sleeps 4. $15,000. Call 985-373-9153. _________________

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, Larose area. $750/mth, $750/dep. 1-yr. contract, all utilities pd. Call 985-6652548. _________________ Apartments for Rent: 2BR, 1ba. $650 /month and $600 /security deposit. 985258-7510 _________________

Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, $1000 /mth, $600 /dep., includes utilities & appliances. No smoking, no pets. Taking applications. Call 984-632-4723. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Located on W. 7th St., Larose. 1 br, we pay water, total electric, clean, remodeled. $550/mth. No pets allowed. Call Scott at 985-291-1146 or 985696-4785. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, $800/mth, $500/dep. Utilities pd., we cut grass. Call 985-6960818. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, W. 96th St., Cut Off. 1-yr. contract. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-665-2548. _________________

Louisiana Leisure Resort

If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Â Lots and Cabins for rent. Â Ammenities included. Â 3 miles from Walmart. Â 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info.

985-325-4006

Waterfront Dock For Sale or Lease

1BR Apts. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, in Larose. Sits on lg. lot in quiet neighborhood. $850 /mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367. Leave voice message. _________________ (2) Mobile Homes For Rent or Rent To Own: 1 in Cut Off area & 1 in Galliano area. $900/mth. Call 985-258-4861. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport area. 3 br, 2 ba, all appl. included. $800/mth, plus deposit. Now taking applications. Call 985-665-9538. _________________

Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel. Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store. Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers. Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time?â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque. Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________

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

Trailer For Rent: Quiet place, quiet person, no pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furnished. $650/mth, $400 /dep. Utilities /cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application. Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136 _________________

MERCHANDISE

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. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 Âžâ&#x20AC;? gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Fruit trees for sale. Peach and Fig. $5 each. 985-691-9466 _________________ Broyhall Sofa & Chair For Sale: Light brown, $275. Call 985-228-0915. _________________

CAMPERS

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. _________________

AUTOS

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. _________________

MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE

Located at 247 Walnut Street Grand Isle, LA Approx. 3 Acres of Fenced in Property 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Water Frontage Elevated 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Limestone 5 Office Buildings on Property

For All Inquiries Call (985) 475-5402

BUILDING

FOR LEASE with Hwy. 90 access

28 acres, Cabin, house trailer, R.V. Carport, Shed, 4 acre Lake, 40 acre lease adjoins property, R.V. Carport with Full Hook-ups. 4 acre deep water, stock lake & more.

Jasper County, Mississippi

American Realty

$390,000

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107

Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner â&#x20AC;˘ owner / agent

Boo Legendre

located on Hwy. 318 in St. Mary Parish at Burn Point, Bayou Sale exit â&#x20AC;˘ 6000 square feet â&#x20AC;˘ With offices & plenty parking

â&#x20AC;˘ Adjacent to Jubilee Truck Stop

FMI Contact

ORION PROPERTIES

Monday - Friday

985-262-8645

â&#x20AC;˘ Truck Stop offers For Viewing Call 24 hour a day fuel / 337-836-5580 food / ice COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

Old Rouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shopping Center

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land American Realty USA

295,000

Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107

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Commercial Property

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.

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 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.

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

2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ For Sale: great gas mileage, leather interior, keyless entry, heated seats, black interior & exterior. Asking $13,900. FMI call 985696-0561. _________________

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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;? 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 985-6325671. _________________ 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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Positions Available: Lady of the Seaâ&#x20AC;¨ER:â&#x20AC;¨FLEX RNâ&#x20AC;¨PRN Nursing Assistants; Med Surg:â&#x20AC;¨PRN & FLEX RNsâ&#x20AC;¨FT Nursing Assistant; Radiology: FT Rad /Mammo Tech, PRN Rad Tech; LOSMC-CO: FT Cert. Medical Assistant, PRN Clinic Clerk; LOSMC-Larose: FT Clinic Clerk, FT LPN; LOS After Hours Clinic: PRN Nurse Practitioner, PRN Cert. Medical Assistant; Revenue Cycle: PT Patient Accounts Rep; Environmental Services: FT & PRN Housekeeper. Apply online at www.losgh.org EOE _________________

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centerâ&#x20AC;? is seeking a responsible, energetic, self-motivated 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 985-6325671 for an appt. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 20 thru Feb. 6, between the hrs. of 8 am to 2 pm. _________________ Looking for Motivated Individuals to join our sales team. No exp. necessary, will train. Please send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 225, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________

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

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JEFF AMY Associated Press

Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy keeps creating jobs, but it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing workforce. The stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unemployment rate rose in December for the eighth straight month, to 6.7 percent from 6.5 percent in November. Louisiana now ties for the sixth-highest jobless rate among the states. But at the same time, the state hit new all-time highs for jobs, as measured two different ways. People saying they had a job rose by 9,000 to nearly 2.05 million. A separate survey shows employer payrolls rose by 7,000 to 1.99 million. The jobless rate rose, though, because the number of job seekers grew faster than the number of jobs. The report counted 146,000 unemployed Louisianans in December, above 142,000 in November and 135,000 in December 2013. Both sets of figures â&#x20AC;&#x201D; adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were released

Tuesday by the U.S. Labor Department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This growth, sustained over many months, represents thousands more opportunities for people in Louisiana,â&#x20AC;? Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Curt Eysink said in a written statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re adding jobs at a strong pace, and our labor force is growing to match that increasing demand.â&#x20AC;? Unemployment rates fell in 42 states in December, rose in four and were flat in four. North Dakota retained the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lowest jobless rate at 2.8 percent. The national unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in December from 5.8 percent in November. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down from 6.7 percent in December 2013. The unemployment rate is calculated by a survey that asks how many people are looking for a job. A second survey each month asks employers how many people are on their payrolls, a measure many economists use as their top labor market indicator. Louisiana payrolls rose by 7,000 in December to 1.99 mil-

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lion. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an all-time high and nearly 30,000 above December 2013â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level. Louisiana payrolls have risen 6.3 percent since bottoming out in early 2010 and are 2.7 percent above pre-recession levels. Payroll employment rose in December in economic sectors including trade, transportation and utilities; leisure and hospitality; professional and business services; financial activities; manufacturing and government. Louisiana payrolls fell in December in education and health services and construction. The broadest measure of those who are unemployed averaged 11 percent in Louisiana from October 2013 through September 2014, the most recent figures released. That includes people looking for work only sporadically, who have given up looking or who work part time because they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a full-time job. Nationwide, that broad measure averaged 12.6 percent during the same period.

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Sunday, February 1, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Mathews man arrested for hunting violations, illegal possession of a firearm

A Mathews man was arrested after he was found hunting deer with a rifle out of season. Leonie Guidry, 26, also faces charges related to the illegal possession of a firearm after a domestic abuse battery conviction. At around 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, deputies with the Lafourche Parish Water Patrol were conducting boating safety checks in the area of Company Canal near its intersection with Bayou Blue. Deputies observed a boat turn from Bayou Blue into a pump canal and initiated a stop. They made contact with the boat occupants who were wearing attire commonly used by hunters, and the deputies also observed a rifle on the deck of the boat. Noting that deer season was closed to hunting with such a rifle, deputies began

questioning those on board. One of the boat occupants, Leonie Guidry, stated the rifle belonged to him and that he left his hunting license inside a vehicle at the Lockport Boat Launch. The deputies and the three individuals headed to the boat launch, and upon arrival, they were met by agents of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Through investigation, deputies learned two of the three individuals, Guidry and Casey Loupe, 30, did not have a valid hunting license. They also learned Guidry could not possess any firearms due to a previous conviction for domestic abuse battery. Deputies placed Guidry under arrest and transported him to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux, and Loupe was

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Information sought on camp arson in Bayou Blue

Leonie Guidry

cited by Wildlife and Fisheries agents for her violations. Guidry was booked into the Detention Center on charges of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of domestic abuse battery, hunting with an illegal weapon, hunting big game without a license, and hunting without a license. He was released on Sunday afternoon after posting $4,000 bond as set by Judge Walter I. Lanier III.

age.” The interviewer inquires, “Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every two years, say, a red Corvette?” The engineer sits up straight and says, “Wow! Are you kidding?” The interviewer replies, “Yeah, but you started it.” __________________

Arguing couple

A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the blonde waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?” She leaned over the counter and said, “Burrrgerrr Kiiing.” __________________

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and the Louisiana State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning announced that a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for burning down a hunting and fishing camp in Bayou Blue. At around noon on

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 26, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Wade Hendrix, 51, Bourg. Resisting an officer (2 cts.), enter/remain after being forbidden. Cartney J. Price, 25, Thibodaux. Obstruction of justice, poss. of marijuana 1st offense, poss. w/intent to dist. crack cocaine. Kentrell D. Young, 30, Thibodaux. Possession w/intent to dist. crack cocaine, dist/manuf. of cocaine, pwitd xanax, poss. of f/a carry concealed weapon by convicted felon, illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds/transac. invol. proceeds from cds activity, poss/dist. of drug para., pwitd heroin, pwitd marijuana, pwitd oxycodone, dist/manuf. of cocaine, dist./manuf. of cocaine. Brandon Dickerson, 25, Thibodaux. PWITD crack cocaine, pwitd xanax, illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17, trans. invol. proceeds from cds activity, poss. of f/a carry concealed weapon by convicted felon, illegal poss. of stolen f/a, illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, poss./dist. of drug para., pwitd of marijuana, pwitd oxycodone, child desertion. Ashley Smith, 22, Thibodaux. PWITD oxycodone, illegal carry of weapon in presence of cds, pwitd xanax, pwitd marijuana, transactions involving proceeds from cds activity, maintaining a structure for narcotics use, poss. drug para., pwitd crack cocaine, contempt of court, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Harbor Police Edward Carter, Jr., 46, Avondale. Driving under suspension, contempt of court (2 cts). Lockport Police Department

Saturday, January 24, deputies and firefighters from the Bayou Blue Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at the camp located just off Sharnell Drive in Bayou Blue. Fire officials determined there was no safe way for a fire truck to reach the camp due to the surrounding marsh, and the structure

Kevin Boudreaux, 29, Lockport. SCDTP, SCDTP (felony), contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dayton Duet, 18, Houma. Domestic abuse battery (felony), domestic abuse battery involving strangulation w/child endangerment. Brian J. Curole, Jr., 20, Lockport. Contempt of court. Roderick D. Birks, 32, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court. Chad M. Washington, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court, fugitive. Dale W. Massey, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jessie T. Robertson, 35, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (2 cts). Kendell L. Amos, 24, Labadieville. Possession of xanax, poss. of marijuana 2nd offense. Tremayne Gabriel, 36, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts), dist/manuf. crack cocaine. Jamon Herbert, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts).

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was a total loss. Officials with the Office of the State Fire Marshal also responded, and through investigation, they determined arson to be the suspected cause of the fire. LPSO detectives assisting in the investigation learned the suspected arsonist(s) most likely arrived and fled by boat or some other watercraft. Investigators are asking for help in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, or text the keyword “GIVEATIP” along with the information to 274637. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

JANUARY 27, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Isaiah Thomas, 26, Thibodaux. Parole warrant. Bianca Holmes, 27, Gray. Harboring a fugitive. Roger Campbell, 29, Raceland. Disturbing the peace, simple assault, contempt of court (2 cts). James B. Hall, 42, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. De’Andre Pharagood, 19, Thibodaux. Illegal carrying of weapons, no seat belt, resisting an officer. Kevin Gant, 56, Patterson. Contempt of court (4 cts). Ernest M. Boyd, 27, Tulsa, OK. Contempt of court. Justin M. Theriot, 35, Raceland. Fugitive. Timothy L. Matherne, Jr., 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (17 cts). aggravated flight from an officer (felony). Golden Meadow Police Department Cody A. Lansdown, 18, Lockport. Operating a vehicle with suspended license.

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