Sunday, February 15, 2015 The Lafourche Gazette by The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Beachfront Development reports on several projects

Elected officials to be hit hardest by midyear budget cuts MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In the latest round of midyear budget cuts, Gov. Bobby Jindal is taking a deeper carving knife to the spending of his fellow statewide elected officials than to most agencies under his control, including his own office. The governor’s office will come through the $61 million in slashing largely unscathed, taking a reduction of $10,000 — less than one-tenth of 1 percent of its budget. Departments overseen by the lieutenant governor, treasurer, insurance commissioner and agriculture commissioner are slated to take hits of 3 to 4 percent, more than nearly all departments managed by Jindal’s cabinet secretaries. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said the offices controlled by Louisiana’s elected officials, excluding the governor, comprise less than 1 percent of the $25 billion state budget. But they’re in line for 16 percent of the midyear budget cuts recommended by Jindal. “We’re taking the brunt of it,” Strain said Thursday. “This is unfair. We all have duties to perform that are mandated by law and the constitution.” See Budget Cuts Page 6-A

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m. • Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.

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Classifieds................8-A/9-A

Horoscopes...................9-A Legal Advertisement....10-A

Lottery.............................2-A Memorials.......................9-A

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

Obituaries.......................9-A

Surfin’ the Net..................3-A

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

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On Wednesday, February 11th, the South Lafourche Beachfront Development District (SLBDD) finally conducted a meeting after a half-year hiatus. In attendance were board Chairman Rickey Cheramie, and members Bob Faulk and Kirk Cheramie. Travis Cantrell and Chet Louviere were absent. Cheramie apologized for the long postponement of convening the board which had not met since July 2014 because it has not had business to conduct. Fourchon Beach’s closure due of the ongoing Caminada Headlands Project made board proceedings unnecessary, said Cheramie. Phase 1 of the Caminada Project is mostly finished, with six miles of new dune and beach restoration totaling 303 acres just south of Port Fourchon. When the final work such as the planting of dune vegetation is completed early this year, SLBDD is hopeful that the beach can be opened to the public. In addition, Cheramie said that SLBDD was advised by parish administration to forego holding public meetings until questions about excessive fees paid to its attorney could be resolved. “The Attorney General said that SLBDD attorney Loulan Pitre’s salary is more than what’s normally paid and asked for his qualifications. After looking at them and especially his experience with Fourchon Beach, the issue has been resolved,” he said. In other discussion, Cheramie advised the board that the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will host a meeting of some parish, Levee District, and Port Commission members to update the groups on See Beachfront Page 6-A

Closed Tues., Feb. 17, Mardi Gras Day

Putting donations to good use …

Skeet shooting fundraiser gives to great causes

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18

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Drake and Corinne were the king and queen to the Lockport Library’s Mardi Gras parade held Thursday near the Museum.

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

TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall

INSIDE

Fifty years of the Lockport-based Krewe of Apollo are now on display at the museum.

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

MONDAY, FEB. 16

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King Drake Pennison and Queen Corinne Bethancourt assist the Krewe of Apollo’s Queen Kathy Loupe with the “bead-cutting” ceremony celebrating the opening of the newest exhibit to the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum in Lockport.

Remaining Area Parades

MEETINGS

K.C. COUNCIL #3150 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph Recreation Ctr. Galliano

VOLUME 26 NUMBER 18

Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

Hunting season is over, but you can still practice your shooting skills and have a great day of fun while raising money for a good cause! Get your shotguns ready because the 4th Annual Shooting Da Crap Clay Shooting Competition is back! “I wanted to have a fundraiser that involved shooting. Many people enjoy hunting and shooting, so I thought a clay skeet shooting contest would make for a great fundraiser,” says Chad Boudreaux, owner and president of Joe’s Septic Contractors. “No one has ever done a skeet shooting competition before, so, four years ago, Shooting Da Crap was born.” It’s a competitive skeet shooting tournament comprised of teams of four with a $500 entry fee. Contestants shoot at clay targets from port-o-lets with a large window cut out at ten different stations set up behind Joe’s Septic Contractors’ office on Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off. The shooting course extends

throughout the property to the 40-acre canal. The Shooting Da Crap clay shooting competition is set for Saturday, February 28 with two starting times – 8 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. – held rain or shine. A four-person team can register as a Gold Sponsor for $2,000 and receive a shell bag, shirt big board sponsorship and a box sponsorship. The Platinum sponsorship is $5,000 per team and also includes an over and under 12 gauge shotgun per team member and placement of a company tent at the event. Box sponsorships can be purchased for $250 and ensures your name on one of the shooting stations. The fundraiser has generated nearly $70,000 during the past three years; nearly $40,000 was raised last year alone. The fundraiser itself is a 501(c)3 non-profit event that donates the proceeds it generates to two worthy organizations: Give Kids the World (GKTW), a 70-acre facility in central Florida catering to children with life-threatening See Skeet Page 6-A

Ever wonder what happens to your food donations during the holidays? The annual food drive, sponsored by Vision Communications, Frank’s Supermarket, the Lafourche Gazette, Kief Hardware, and the Rajun Cajun, donates all non-perishable food items to the Catholic Community Center. Pictured are Jaime Soudelier and Jean Wells unloading some of the food items at Catholic Community Services in Galliano.

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Sunday, February 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use

Parish offices, holiday collection schedule

Lafourche Parish Government offices will be closed from Friday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 17, in observance of Mardi Gras. Furthermore, there will be no regular household garbage collection on Mardi Gras Day, February 17. The next scheduled pickup for Tuesday customers will be Friday.

Holy Savior to offer Lenten meals on Fridays

The fundraiser committee at Lockport’s Holy Savior Catholic Church will once again be serving Lenten Meals starting at 6 p.m. on Fridays during Lent. The meal will consist of white beans and rice, fried catfish, coleslaw and bread for a donation of $8. Desserts will also be available for purchase. Orders will be taken in advance by calling the rectory at 532-3533.

Larose KCs to offer Lenten meals on Fridays

Members of the Knights of Columbus Council #8898 of Larose will be serving Lenten meals at the Council Home each Friday during Lent. Each week the menu

will vary and consist of a different seafood dish. Eat in or take-outs available. Donations are $7 per meal and drinks are available for $1. Proceeds benefit several of Our Lady of the Rosary ministries as well as Holy Rosary School and local charities. Council members appreciate your support of this project. Menu for Friday, February 20, is white beans, rice, fried fish, bread and dessert.

LaSalette to offer Lenten meals on Fridays

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church members will serve a seafood gumbo at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow on the Fridays of Lent with the exception of Good Friday. The cost of a meal will be $7. Assorted desserts and soft drinks will be available at an additional charge. Dine-in and take-outs will be served from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Orders to be delivered should be placed by calling 475-5886 no later than 10:15 a.m. on Friday mornings to ensure delivery in a timely manner. Proceeds from this project are used to fund Our Lady Helps Ministry, which provides assistance throughout the year to families facing financial hardships.

Motorcycle club outreach set for Feb. 21

The Circuit Riders Motorcycle Ministries 4th annual community outreach event will be held on Saturday, February 21 at the Cut

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Joe’s Septic Contractor’s 4th Annual

Saturday, February 28th Two Competition Times: 8am & 12:30pm

Joe’s Septic Contractors (15344 Hwy. 3235 • Cut Off)

$5,000 Platinum Sponsor, $2,000 Gold Sponsor & $1500 Silver Sponsor Include Spots For 4 Man Team

$500 for 4 person team • $250 Box sponsor also available

All Proceeds To Benefit Give Kids The World & The Center For Pediatric Therapy Scholarship Fund

FMI or a registration form contact

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

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Horse camp scheduled for Feb. 21

The Ro-Duz Ranch, located at the end of W. 190th St. in Galliano, will be sponsoring a 1-day Horse Camp on Saturday, February 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. The camp will include an introduction to the basics of horsemanship and riding in the arena. Any questions, please call (985) 475-7272 or (985) 637-7273. Cost is $45 per student and all students must pre-register. Please email roduzranch@rocketmail.com for registration forms. Students may also use this as service hours for school credit.

SLHS to host fundraisers Feb. 24 - 29

South Lafourche High School will have a fundraising dinner the week of February 24th. Take-outs from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinners can be picked up on the south side of school. Tickets are $10. Must be purchased in advance. For more information call the school at 985-6325721. Menu will include: Tuesday, Feb. 24, pastalya; Wednesday, Feb. 25, crawfish fettuccine; Thursday, Feb. 26, fried rice, chicken and egg roll; Friday, Feb. 27, fried fish and white beans; Saturday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m., $7 children’s character dinner in cafeteria, hot dogs and chili (Disney, Sesame Street & more); Sunday, Feb. 29, 9 a.m., pancake breakfast $7. Also, the Powder Puff game will be Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., and the Golf tournament, Saturday, Feb. 28 at Tidelands.

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Beads, trinkets sought by The Center

“The Center” Special Education District #1 is once again collecting any used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets. The project provides the most challenged individuals to feel important and productive. Please contact The Center at 985-632-5671 for any additional information. If needed, someone will pick up any donated beads.

Arbor Day Foundation to offer free trees

Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the mood for spring planting. Anyone from Louisiana who joins the Foundation in February will receive 10 free Eastern redbud trees to plant when the weather turns warm. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s publication and The Tree Book, which contains information about planting and care. To become a member and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE EASTERN REDBUD TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by February 28, 2015, or visit arborday.org /february.

Athletes sought for Special Olympics group

Special Olympics Lafourche is looking for athletes to participate in basketball and bowling. Anyone interested in either of these sports should contact Johnathan Ledet as soon as possible at (985) 227-3173.

Pictured are Golden Meadow Lower Elementary’s October Students of the Month: (back row, left to right) Khoen Armand, Emmie Tilley, Joshua Mack, Aaron Matherne; (middle row, left to right) Tucker Dantin, Jalyn Rodrigue, Kylie Cox, Brance Duhon, Blayne Collum; (front row, left to right) Daxton Louviere, Herman Guidry, Rylan Guidry and Colton Nichols. Not pictured are Patience Cody and Larissa Duet.

Pictured are Golden Meadow Lower Elementary’s November Students of the Month: (back row, left to right) Anika Aucoin, Lily Rogers, Jacqulyn Billiot, Makalla Fitch; (middle row, left to right) Mason Legendre, Reyes Felix-Guillen, Jhyron Allen, Jayiah Cheramie, Talon Cheramie; (front row, left to right) Blake Gaudet and Lucas Sassoni. Not pictured are Akyvia Naquin, Kaylie Lefort, Mylie Mejia and Marrisa Duet.

Pictured are Golden Meadow Lower Elementary’s December Students of the Month: (back row, left to right) Micah Billiot, Haven Greene, Shiah Dardar, Candeleria Rodriguez; (middle row, left to right) Kyle Plaisance, Lorelie Rogers, Sherod Rousse, Sierra Rago, Mario Jasso; (front row, left to right) Evelyn Reyes, Jimmie Celis, Mya Pitre, Byron Bruce, Nate Anselmi and Carter Willyard.

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14 school districts asking for penalty waivers for opt-outs

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fourteen of Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public school districts have passed resolutions aimed at preventing schools from being penalized for students who skip Common Core standardized tests. The Advocate reports thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the number tallied by the Louisiana Schools Boards Association. The LSBA said districts that have approved resolutions asking that the state change plans to penalize schools are Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, DeSoto, Evangeline, Iberia, Jackson, Jeff Davis, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany and Washington. Common Core represents new standards in reading, writing and math that are being fully implemented this year. Students and parents who object to Common Core exams set for March 16-20 have started what is called an â&#x20AC;&#x153;opt outâ&#x20AC;? movement. Officials with the state Department of Education

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Lafourche visitors bureau seeking new director

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A search is underway for a new Bayou Lafourche Area Convention and Visitors Bureau director. Mel Baudoin, chairman of the Lafourche Parish Tourist Commission, tells The Daily Comet the list has been narrowed down to five candidates and a new director should be named within the next few weeks. Baudoin says the ideal candidate will have extensive tourism industry experience and a strong marketing background that will be used to spread the word about Lafourche Parish. The new director will replace Loralei Gilliam, who started in the position in August and left in December. Baudoin would not discuss details of Gilliamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure but said there was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;unanimous vote to let her go and to look for a new director.â&#x20AC;?

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More than half latest round of oil spill seafood claims paid

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The administrator of claims arising from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill says more than half the payments from a $500 million second round of seafood industry claims have been distributed. Patrick Juneau said in a news release that the program has resulted in $296 million in payments to 2,647 claimants. The $2.3 billion Seafood Compensation Program set aside money within the larger 2012 oil spill settlement to pay commercial fishermen, vessel owners, and other seafood workers. More than $1 billion was distributed in the first phase. The second phase, authorized by the court in November, involves $500 million. Juneauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thursday statement said he expects second-phase payments of the remaining to continue over the next four to six months. ___

Saints agree on 1-year contracts with Haralson, Graham

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The New Orleans Saints have agreed on one-year contracts with veteran linebacker Parys Haralson and veteran place kicker Shayne Graham. The 6-foot, 255-pound Haralson played in all 16 games for New Orleans last season, starting 12, and was credited with 35 solo or assisted tackles, including three sacks and six tackles for losses. The 31-year-old also recovered a fumble. Haralson has played eight NFL seasons, his first six with San Francisco and the past two with the Saints. The 37-year-old Graham, who first joined the Saints late in 2013, has played 14 NFL seasons, including all of last season with New Orleans.

Sunday, February 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Graham made 19 of 22 field goals in 2014, his longest from 50 yards. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis has confirmed the moves to The Associated Press. ___ Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

Speaker enrolls Keystone bill, urges Obama to sign it ___

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WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Congressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Republican leadership has made it official, formally enrolling legislation to build the Keystone XL pipeline and urging President Barack Obama to sign it. In a ceremony on Friday, Speaker John Boehner put his signature on the bill and called on Obama to â&#x20AC;&#x153;do the right thingâ&#x20AC;? and add his name. While the next stop for the measure is the White House â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where Obama has threatened to veto it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Republicans will delay sending it over until after their weeklong recess. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because they want to be in town when Obama vetoes it. First proposed in 2008, the pipeline if approved would connect Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tar sands to Gulf Coast refineries. The White House has said repeatedly it will wait to make its decision until after a State Department review.

The President was visiting a grade school the other day and sat in on an English class. To participate in the class, he asked for someone to give him an example of a tragedy. A little girl named Peggy held up her hand timidly and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If my friend was walking across the street and a car ran over her, well, that would be a tragedy!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, thank you for trying,â&#x20AC;? the President said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That would be what we would call an accident, but not a tragedy. Can anybody else give me an example?â&#x20AC;? A little boy named Timmy said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the school bus was full of kids and a truck hit it and killed all the

kids that would be a tragedy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, that would be what we call a great loss, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite make the tragic category,â&#x20AC;? the President replied. About this time little Johnny held up his hand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh. Oh. I know, I know...â&#x20AC;? Johnny started. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you and the Vice President and all the senators and all the congressmen were having a meeting, and a bomb blew everybody up that would be a tragedy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right!â&#x20AC;? the President exclaimed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How did you figure that out?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well,â&#x20AC;? said Johnny, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an accident and it darn sure wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a great loss!â&#x20AC;?

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Le Krewe Du Bon Temps

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The Krewe of Bon Temps will roll on Saturday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m.

parents of Jimmy Paul Vasquez Jr., Neesa Vasquez Fonseca, & Francis Joseph Fonseca, Jr. Grandparents of Collin Emanuel Fonseca of Galliano

The route will start at the foot of the intracoastal on La 1 and continue to the Cote Blanche Connection.

Prince Connor Fonseca Son of Frank & Cheryl Fonseca of Larose

Prince Connor Collins Son of Wade & Pauline Collins of Larose

Princess Renae Dantin Daughter of Scott & Erin Dantin of Galliano

Princess Bellalee Alice Domangue Daughter of Edward & Charlee Freese Domangue of Cut Off

Jr. Maid Isabella Rose Caliguire Daughter of Kevin & Nancy Caliguire of Cut Off

Jr. Maid Sebastian Mignon Vizier Daughter of Roy & Faith Vizier of Larose

Jr. Duke Dylan Paul Mejia Son of Gable & Shawntel Mejia of Cut Off

Jr. Duke Nicholas Jude Grabert Son of Robert & Stacy Grabert of Larose

Prince Brance Lucas Mejia Son of Gable & Shawntel Mejia of Cut Off

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3. Float Captain Chris Arabie - Marilyn Monroe & Joe DiMaggio 4 float captain Kara Dufrene - B52s

5. Float captain Pamela S Hebert - Gnomeo and Juliet 6. Float Captain Jason - Autin - Popeye and Olyve Oil 7. Float Captain Elizabeth Sadler - Mickey & Minnie 8. Float Captain Jared Thibodaux - Grease

9. Float Captain Jade Morvant - Sonny & Cher

10. Float Captain Joy Bruce - The Adams Family 11. Float Captain Lesley Griffin - The Flintstones

12. Float Captain Corine Berthelot - Bonnie & Clyde

Princess Rylie Rose Galliano Princess Madelyn Grace Princess Abbi Claire Collins Daughter of Jude & Heather Lasseigne Daughter of Jason Daughter of Tracy & Donna Galliano of Larose & Laura Lasseigne of Cut Off Collins of Galliano

Jr. Maid Victoria Rose LeBlanc Daughter of Corey LeBlanc & Casey Rebstock of Cut Off

Jr. Maid Hunter-Bailey Charpentier Daughter of Lance & Rachal Charpentier of Cut Off

Jr. Duke Noah Thomas Jr. Duke Joel Michael Martin Plaisance Son of Kim Son of Michael Martin & Crystal Callais of Cut Off & Terrie Plaisance of Larose

Jr. Maid Kaitlin Angelle Vizier Daughter of Jamie & Karen Vizier of Larose

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What a Life!

Sunday, February 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd We have to cast out any demons that possess us In the first chapter of Mark gospel, the powers of evil confront Jesus. A possessed, raving man gets right in Jesus’ face and screeches, “What do you have to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” Jesus rebukes the demon saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulses the man and crying with a loud voice, comes

out. Jesus radiates with such authority that even demons obey instantly. Conversions are lifechanging events, whether they are our first conversion that called us to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ, or the conversion that calls us to reorder our priorities. Two things are involved: “Be quiet” – and listen to the authoritative voice of God. Second, “Come out” – that is, break free, let go, get rid of something or someone that is binding us. The command to be silent and listen is a challenge. So often in prayer we ask for what we want. We should approach God in the stillness of our hearts. “Here I am Lord. I come to

do your will. What is your will for me today?” Then we listen. A teacher asked her children to write about their experience of silence. One boy discovered that “Silence is a tree spreading its branches to the sun.” Another student’s poem turned into a prayer: “Silence is like spiders spinning their webs; it’s like a silkworm making its silk. Lord, help me to know when to be silent.” A little girl offered a gem of spiritual wisdom: “Silence reminds me to take my soul with me wherever I go.” When we follow the command of Jesus to be silent, we spread our branches to the sun and soak up the light of God’s

love, forgiveness, and peace. When we hear God’s still, small voice, we are like silkworms spinning the silk of a holy life. When we listen for the guidance of the Lord, we rediscover that our most precious treasure is our soul that we have from the very beginning of life. Jesus goes on to say, “Come out!” Break free, let go, get rid of something or someone. A demon or unclean spirit is something or someone that enslaves us, prevents us from being the person God wants us to be. Many unclean spirits surround us – resentment, slander, covetousness, jealousy, anger, hostility, ageism, sexism, racism, ad-

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Freedom Worship Center

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109

Holy Rosary Catholic School’s Living Apostles for the month of November were: 7th grade, Michael Guidry Jr., son of Michael and Jennifer Guidry, and 6th grader Alexa Reed, daughter of Chaney and Amber Reed. Each HRCS Living Apostle is given a crucifixion cross to wear throughout the school year as a visual symbol of their dedication to Jesus Christ. These students’ values of respect, charity, responsibility, love, and kindness are reflected within their lives. Additionally, HRCS Living Apostles are role models for peers at HRCS.

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

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 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

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

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

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

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

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge)

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

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

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

985-227-5758 5575 Hwy. 1 Lockport Walk-Ins Welcome!

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

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.

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

Bethel Baptist Church

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

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

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

Victory Life Church

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

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

St. Anthony Church

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Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

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

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

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

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

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

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First Baptist Church

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

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Our Lady of the Isle

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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

Great Hair

723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

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

13841 East Main - Larose

Holy Rosary Catholic School upper grade English teacher Mrs. Collette Williams recently submitted essays written by her sixth graders defending the value of cursive and letter writing to Scholastic Magazine. Five national winners were recognized including Grant Rebstock. Pictured is Grant holding a signed copy of A Corner of White. Grant is the son of Jack and Sharell Rebstock of Larose.

CATHOLIC

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to change. He was constantly traveling, constantly without his family, and he had to make that decision. He was willing to name the demon and cast it out. A radio commercial lamented the cold weather, the slush, and all the snow. Then it offered a cure. Go to the gigantic shopping mall filled with good things to buy. Buy things, and you’ll feel better. When we do that, we allow “things” to own us. We become possessed! Name the demon and go before the Lord in silent prayer and ask for the grace to be free of these unclean spirits. The Lord will give us the strength we need to get cast out these demons.

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

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dictions, bad relationships, to mention a few. Whatever possesses us is our demon. Naming the demon is extremely important. The reason our demons get the best of us is that we won’t identify them because we depend on them. For example, someone who works 60-70 hours a week and spends zero time with his family, brings home a big check. Instead of naming that demon, we are willing to allow that demon to hang around because it helps us buy things. A man told me he had asked for a transfer in his job – although it meant a $10,000 cut in salary and the loss of some bonuses. He did it, he said, because he realized his lifestyle had

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UNITED METHODIST

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

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

United Methodist Church of Grand Isle Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor

PENTECOSTAL

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

First United Pentecostal

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

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

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Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano

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

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

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SPANISH

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

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

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

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

Jindal considering tax-break restructuring to help colleges MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Pictured are 2014 Hall of Fame inductee Mrs. Annabelle Savoie and Bayou Civic Club Board President Mr. Thomas Arceneaux at a recent induction at the Annual Community Supper at the Park.

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Mrs. Isabelle “Bonne” Pitre is pictured with her son Gary Pitre and Bayou Civic Club Board President Thomas Arceneaux. The induction took place at a recent Community Supper at the park in Larose.

Pictured are 2014 Hall of Fame inductees Rosie Dufrene and Sandra Dufrene with Bayou Civic Club Board President Thomas Arceneaux. The inductees were recognized at the Park’s Annual Community Meeting recently.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — To offset steep higher-education cuts next year, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration is considering ways to reshuffle Louisiana’s spending on tax-break programs to steer more dollars to college campuses. Ideas being discussed include the creation of new tax breaks for businesses that donate directly to public colleges or for parents who will then be asked to spend more on college student fees. The proposals would generate new outside financing for the campuses, and the state could pay for them by scaling back other tax-break programs. Jindal’s chief budget adviser, Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, described the ideas Wednesday as under consideration as the state grapples with a $1.6 billion budget shortfall in the fiscal year that begins July 1. Colleges could face reductions in state financing next year of up to $400 million to balance the budget, cuts that higher-education leaders say would devastate campuses and could shutter some entirely. Lawmakers and the Jindal administration are trying to find ways to lessen the impact, but the Republican governor has said the proposals have to be “revenue neutral,” so if a tax break is scaled back in one place, a tax cut has to be made elsewhere. The higher-education tax breaks would meet that requirement, though House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Joel Robideaux said the logistics of structuring the tax credits to make sure the dollars flow evenly to campuses would be difficult. Jindal also said Wednesday that he would be willing to consider a cap

on certain types of tax credits to keep the state from paying out more than a tax liability. For tax credits deemed “refundable,” a tax break can exceed the actual taxes a business or person owes. In such instances, the state simply writes a check to cover the cost of the rest of the tax break. Jindal suggested he views any spending on a tax break above the taxes owed as “an expenditure,” a loophole that could get him

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around his self-imposed “revenue neutral” limitation. He said capping such tax credits wouldn’t raise anyone’s taxes. Nichols explained the rationale: “It is an expenditure that the state incurs above and beyond the existing tax liability, and to that extent is considered a state expenditure, not a pure tax liability.” The administration, however, didn’t have estimates of how much new money such a cap could generate for the state, if approved by lawmakers. Jindal’s budget proposal for the upcoming 2015-16 fiscal year is due to

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lawmakers Feb. 27. Nichols warned that even with the ideas being considered, substantial cuts will be included. “We’re going to have cuts. That’s going to be part of the long-term solution for closing the gap,” she said. Robideaux, R-Lafayette, said legislative leaders haven’t come up with a specific plan of their own and instead seem to be waiting to see what Jindal proposes. Meanwhile, he said legislative staff is drawing up a list of ways to generate new money for the budget. He added: “Right now, we’re a long way from having this solved.”

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coastal projects like the Caminada Project and to get input on what to do with project areas in the future. Cheramie said he has been invited, along with Pitre and Ted Falgout, an SLBDD advisor, for their input on possibly opening Fourchon beach to public access. That meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Feb. 19. Lastly, Cheramie talked about SLBDD’s possibly expanded role in developing waterfront areas throughout the parish for public access, not just in parish coastal areas. Cheramie said he has talked to Councilman Jerry Lafont about such ideas as fishing piers along old LA 1 south of Leeville and camping areas in the West Belle Pass area. CPRA completed refurbishing the West Belle Pass coastline in 2014, reestablishing the headland by rebuilding a large portion of the beach, dune, and back barrier marsh. Approximately 9,300 feet of beach and dune could be used camping.

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illnesses, and the Center for Pediatric Therapies, Inc. (CPT), located in Schriever. Boudreaux, wife Trixy, and sons, Mason and Colt, traveled to GKTW to present the funds personally

the last two years. The South Lafourche community has ties to both benefactors of the clay shooting fundraiser and so do the Boudreauxs themselves. Mason traveled to and volunteered at the GKTW while a student at LCO. Colt receives speech therapy at CPT. “You go to these places and it really hits home how blessed we are. You want to give back and help,” said Boudreaux. “This year we’re raffling off a Recon 2 wheel drive 4wheeler. It’s the first time ever,” says Boudreaux. All registered shooters are automatically entered in the drawing which is held at the conclusion of the tournament and

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awards ceremony. The prize was purchased by Chad and Trixy and is just an example of the many acts that he routinely performs but never boasts or even speaks about. Boudreaux was recently awarded the Lafourche Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Business Person of the Year Award at its annual awards banquet in December. It’s confirmation that the community has definitely noticed the selfless good that Boudreaux has accomplished throughout his business career. Boudreaux started the Shooting Da Crap fundraiser as a way to give back to the community that he lives in and loves. “I wanted to give back,” says Boudreaux. “This community has given me and my family so much. I just wanted to give back, someway, somehow,” he says modestly. “I am very thankful and appreciative for all the support this great fundraiser has received from the community. Local businesses and business leaders have truly been so supportive with sponsorships, entering teams and by donating auction items. I can’t say ‘thank you’ enough to the community,” he adds. There is a live auction that helps generate even

more funds for the day-long fundraiser. “We even have port-olets with mystery items inside,” says Boudreaux. “Last year we had a shotgun, a gift bag and even a live chicken in one. We laughed when the chicken came running out … it left an egg in the porto-let,” he says with a laugh. “And, no! No one has ever asked to keep the port-o-let to bring home,” he adds with a hearty chuckle. The fundraiser is a day filled with fun and firsts for shooters. There are tents set up with live music, food and beverages of all kinds. “This year we are excited to have Roland Cheramie and his band entertaining everyone under the tent all day long,” says Boudreaux. When contestants aren’t under the tent feasting on white beans, pastalaya or enjoying a beverage, they are on the course shooting from a standing position in one of ten porto-lets with windows cut out, sorta kin to a duck blind. That’s gotta be a first for some contestants! There is an optional 11th station – a toilet – and it’s the Long Bird contest. For a $10 fee, you get five clays with two shots from a single gun. Hit a skeet while firing from the seated position atop the toilet and get a chance to win a free gun. Awards are presented in team, individual, ladies and youth categories at the conclusion of the tournament. It’s a long day for Boudreaux. He is on the ground at 5 a.m. and directs the nearly 50 volunteers, including the South Lafourche High School National Honor Society. There are the thousands of clay shooting sets that have to be set out along the course. There are dozens of people calling out his name all day. “It makes for a long day but I love it! It’s a great event and we get to make money that helps children,” he adds. If you would like to enter the Shooting Da Crap Clay Shooting competition, become a sponsor, volunteer or donate auction items, call Joe’s Septic Contractors at (985) 632-5592.

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Jindal released his plan last week to close a midyear deficit for the fiscal year that ends June 30, a gap tied to nose-diving oil prices. The recommendations will be considered by lawmakers Feb. 20. Several elected officials say they’ll be forced to consider layoffs and furloughs to cope with their cuts, while none of the departments under Jindal’s control say they will need to resort to those types of actions. “Clearly, the disproportionate cuts are on the statewide elected officials. All you have to do is look at the numbers,” said Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne. “It seems out of whack.” Jindal spokesman Mike Reed described the governor’s office reduction as “in line with other offices.” Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, the governor’s chief budget architect, said the midyear cuts are part of a larger plan to also balance next year’s budget, when the state faces a $1.6 billion shortfall. Nichols said elected officials’ agencies will sustain less of an overall hit over the two-year period. “The bottom line is you can’t view the midyear in isolation,” she said. Nichols said when the statewide elected officials see the cuts proposed for departments next year, “they won’t be talking about disparities in reductions.” Dardenne is closing three state historic sites, reducing hours for all state parks and keeping the state library open only two days a week to cut $3.6 million

out of his office and his Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. He’s laying off 111 workers and scaling back his spring tourism campaign to attract visitors to the state. Secretary of State Tom Schedler is considering layoffs and furloughs. “I am respectful that the Division of Administration has a tremendous budget challenge to tackle,” Schedler said in a statement. But he added that the “disparity in the level of cuts handed to the statewide elected officials ... quite frankly gives me pause.” Strain’s office is one of the state’s largest regulatory agencies, overseeing items like inspections of gasoline pumps, pesticide use and dairy products. He said his $2 million cut will shut down seedling nurseries and limit fuel purchases for his firefighting crews. He’s implemented an early retirement program in the hopes that will prevent furloughs. Some of the elected officials plan to take their case to lawmakers, in the hopes of lessening their midyear cuts. But Nichols said that would worsen next year’s budget problems. “I’m not anticipating changes or contemplating changes because I understand the full scope of the problem,” she said.

Get the low down on low down payments

(StatePoint) You may have heard the rule of thumb that you shouldn’t buy a home unless you can put down 20 percent of the purchase price. However, today’s home buyers have many choices when it comes to the size of the down payment. While this magic number of 20 percent will save you from paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), an added insurance policy that protects the lender if you are unable to pay your mortgage, you can pay considerably less than this if you want. “Today’s consumers persistently overestimate the size of a down payment they need to finance a home,” says Christina Boyle, SVP and Head of Single-Family Sales & Relationship Management at Freddie Mac. According to the results of a recent survey con-

ducted by Zelman & Associates, 39 percent of those surveyed estimated that the minimum down payment requirement for a home is at least 15 percent of the purchase price. The reality is quite different however, as qualified buyers can get a conventional mortgage with a down payment of as little as three percent. In fact, recent statistics show more than one in five borrowers who took out conventional mortgages in 2014 put down 10 percent or less. Educating potential homeowners on the rules of down payments – and avail-

able assistance programs – plays a large role in getting qualified borrowers off the sidelines and into homeownership, according to Boyle, who also notes that today’s historically low mortgage rates, coupled with affordable home prices in many parts of the country, make it an attractive time to consider buying. “If putting 20 percent down will deplete all of your savings and leave you with no financial cushion, it’s probably not in your best interest,” she says. If you don’t put down 20 percent, the cost of PMI varies based on your loan-

to-value ratio – the amount you owe on your mortgage compared to its value – and credit score, but you can expect to pay between $30 and $70 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. While it’s no doubt an added cost, it enables buyers to purchase now and begin building equity versus waiting five to 10 years to build enough savings for a larger down payment. Additionally, once you’ve built equity of 20 percent in your home, you can cancel your PMI and remove that added expense from your monthly payment. New homeownership opportunities are poised to

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grow. Carefully evaluate your finances to determine how much you can afford and talk with your lender or

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housing professional about what makes best sense for you and your particular situation.

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TOTAL SALE PRICE

$24,480.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $1,483.00

19,997.00

2015 DODGE DART SXT

Blacktop Pack, 8.4” Touchscreen Radio, Navigation, Sunroof, Premium Sound

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MSRP CONSUMER CASH CHRYSLER CAPITAL BONUS LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$23,915.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $1,418.00

20,997.00

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TOTAL SALE PRICE

$23,735.00 $1,500.00 $500.00 $1,138.00

20,597.00

2014 RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB 4X2 Big Horn Pack, 5.7 Hemi, 8.4” Touchscreen Radio, Premium Seats, 20” Wheels

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TOTAL SALE PRICE

$38,020.00 $1,250.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 $4,273.00

28,997.00

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Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind. Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect. Remember … animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!

MSRP CONSUMER CASH RAM 1500 BONUS CASH TRUCK BONUS TRUCK MONTH BONUS CASH CHRYSLER CAPITAL CONQUEST BONUS LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$41,395.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 $4,398.00

30,997.00

MSRP CONSUMER CASH TRUCK BONUS CHRYSLER CAPITAL LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$29,230.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $500.00 $3,233.00

23,997.00

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Sunday, February 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

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, Cut Off area. $84,000 or $11,000 down and take over note, $700/mth. FMI call 985-258-9140. _________________ House For Sale By Owner. 3 br, 1 ba, 1100 sq ft, lot 50x150, near SL bridge (CMA at $100,200), Asking $90,000. Must Sell! No rent to own. Call 985-691-4428. _________________ House & Property For Sale: Includes 3 br, 1 ba, house fully renovated w/stainless steel appl. & granite countertops, 8 room office bldg. includes full bathroom & kitchen, 2 car garage/shop & 3 br, 1 ba, mobile home currently used as rental property. Too many amenities to name. A must see! Use the rental income, which is currently being rented to pay your mortgage. Serious inquiries only. Asking $198,000. Please call or text 985-258-3817 for a showing or more info. W. 147th St., Galliano. _________________

(2) 2002 Mobile Homes on 1 lot For Sale: Homes are 16x80 ea. 3 br, 2 ba. ea. In great cond. Lot is 150x96. Also includes 1 shed & all furn. in both. Must sell together. Perfect for rental properties. Asking $90,000 OBO. Located at 179 W. 67th St., Cut Off. FMI call 985-665-3309. _________________

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. _________________

LAND

35 acres beautiful waterfront, rich cropland pasture, large cypress trees, wildlife, fishing, 1600 ft. road frontage, high quality property. Near Cut Off. $399,000. Call 620-388-0748. _________________

FOR RENT

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. _________________

BUILDING

FOR LEASE with Hwy. 90 access

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

Double Wide Trailer For Rent: Larose area. 4 br, 2 full baths, living/dining rooms, kitchen appl., lg. porch, central air/ $825/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-6933291. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, $1000/mth, $600/dep. No smoking, no pets. Taking applications. 985-632-4723. _________________ 1BR Apts. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ 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. _________________

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

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

Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

985-696-7377

(2) Mobile Homes For Rent or Rent To Own: 1 in Cut Off area & 1 in Galliano area. $900/mth. Call 985-258-4861. _________________ Apartments for Rent: 2BR, 1ba. $650 /month and $600 /security deposit. 985258-7510 _________________

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, Larose area. $750/mth, $750/dep. 1-yr. contract, all utilities pd. Call 985-6652548. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, w/appliances, w/d, huge yard, shed, water pd., Galliano area. Avail. March 1st. Call 985-291-1545. _________________ 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. _________________ 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

Guitar For Sale: Takamine, Acoustic Electric. Model #E6523SC. Comes with hard velvet case. Asking $400. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________

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. _________________ 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 _________________ Power Lift Chair For Sale: $400. Used only 6 wks. Call 985-4757739. _________________

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. _________________

BOATS

Boat For Sale: 16 foot Bass Tracker 2, brand new steering wheel, Teleflex steering, boat/trailer in excel. cond. Call Randy at 985-8705946. _________________ Boat For Sale: Fishing Vessel L & M: 47x16, steel hull. FMI call Mary at 985-6914008. Asking $50,000. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Feb. 18, 19, 20 at 161 W. 86th St., Cut Off. _________________

MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

Waterfront Dock For Sale or Lease

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.

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

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

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.

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

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Customer Service Rep. wanted for busy insurance agency, located in the South Lafourche area. Must be able to multi-task & possess adequate computer skills. Please mail resume to Help Wanted, P.O. Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Cont. has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required offering $23.50/hr. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, between the hrs. of 9 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm. _________________ 1st Class Painters Needed. Must pass drug screen & physical & be willing to work on road jobs. Excel. pay along with benefits package offered. Apply at 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am & 3 pm. No Phone Calls. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

Driver /Painter Helper Needed. Need person to assist with blasting/painting projects that possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Must be able to pass a drug screen & be willing to work road jobs. Inquire at 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am & 3 pm. _________________ Exp. Paint Foreman Needed. 5+ yrs. shipyard exp. required. Strong organizational skills & knowledge of blasting/painting equipment. Must be able to pass a drug screen, have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license & willing work on road jobs. Benefit package offered: 401K, health ins., vacation & pd. holidays. Inquire at Eagle Industrial Equipment, 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am & 3 pm. _________________ Immediate Opening for Entry Level Accounting/Clerical Assistant in Cut Off. Hrs. will be Mon. thru Fri., 8 am to 4 pm. Exp. preferred but not required. All applicants must be 18 or older & submit to drug screen, physical & full background check. Please mail resume to: Office Manager, P.O. Box 398, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Septic Cont. has immediate openings for nonCDL driver. Full benefits (health, dental & retirement). Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, between the hrs. of 9 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm. _________________ South East Plumbing Cont. is in need of a licensed plumber. Top pay & company truck. FMI call 985696-0872. _________________ Galliano Truck Plaza & Casino now hiring Cashiers. Apply within, must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, must be able to work all shifts. 985-3254445. _________________ EmployUS is looking for a Clerical Worker for a warehouse in Fourchon. Must have excel. computer skills. Job is Mon. thru Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm. $12/hr. Send resume to houma@emloyusllc.com _________________

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

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( / $ 6 5 2 )

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

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI-- Z1-900(1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000(1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2(1979,80), W1-650, H1-500(1969-72), H2-750(1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI--GS400, GT380, HONDA--CB750K(1969-1976), CBX1000(1979,80)

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

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www.thelafourchegazette.com CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. CASA of Lafourche is now seeking a Lead Advocate Supervisor. Qualifications include Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in a social service field or equivalent exp, excel. written & oral communication skills, supervisory skills, case management skills preferred. Submit resume to 603 Jackson St., Suite C, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or fax to 985-4466655, www.casaof lafourche.org. _________________ Moranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marina is taking applications: Maintenance, Cashier, Summer Help, Deli & Kitchen. Applications can be picked up at front store, 9 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm. Ask for Rachel. _________________ Home Instead Senior Care is currently looking for caring and compassionate Caregivers for prn hours. Please call 985-8680038 Mon. thru Fri. between 8 am & 5 pm. _________________ Local Company Hiring Office Administration/Accounting, Outside Sales, CDL Drivers. Email to fts2015@mail.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites is currently hiring Night Audit & Front Desk Agents. Please apply in person at hotel. Must be able to multitask, work at a fast pace environment, must be able to work flexible shifts & have reliable transportation. Highly customer service oriented exp. is require. No phone calls please! _________________ Direct Support Professional working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Please call Evelyn France at 985-798-5899 FMI. _________________

Just 4 Him, Galliano location now hiring Exp. Licensed Cosmetologist/Barber. Must be avail. To work Sat.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Will train. FMI call 325-4MEN. _________________

SERVICES

J & Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

NOW HIRING! CDLâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Drivers in Raceland, LA

Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Over 21 Years Old â&#x20AC;˘ Class B CDL

â&#x20AC;˘ 1+ Years Experience

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Competitive Pay, Great Benefits!

Call or apply online for immediate consideration!

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K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off Locations

Floor Assistant

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to andâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) See Brandi â&#x20AC;˘ No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English! Must meet TWIC Card requirements.

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. 365 Enterprises operates 57 stores in Louisiana and Mississippi. Benefits include: Vehicle Allowance, Fuel Card, 401K, Health Ins., Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Vacations

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

Now Hiring

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!

JOB FAIR â&#x20AC;˘ BAYOU AREA

SECURITY OFFICERS

National Company has immediate openings for F/T and P/T security officers in the Bayou area. Needing Armed and Unarmed officers for Larose, Raceland, Amelia, Lockport, Fourchon, Morgan City, Grand Isle, Matthews, Thibodeaux, Houma and Galliano. No experience necessary, we provide training, uniforms, equipment and Louisiana State Training at no cost. All applicants will be considered upon a complete application. Benefits provided with Bi-weekly pay.

Plan to attend our JOB FAIR: Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:00 am to 3:00 pm La Quinta Inn & Suites Hotel 189 Synergy Center, Houma, LA 70360

Call 985-414-2628 or 504-949-7222 to set up an appointment/interview or apply online at weisersecurity.com

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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ 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!

LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

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

Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Barrios Carpentry Sheet rock, kitchen & bath remodel, additions, decks, patios, ramps, flooring & tile work 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________

If you’re in need of someone to take care of an elderly loved one at night, please give me a call. Very reliable & experienced. 985-258-6346 _________________ GOT LEAKS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

Williams Concrete Construction Free estimates. House slabs, Driveways, Buildings. Whatever you can dream of I can make it come true. No matter if you are near or far or think the job is too big or too small, give me a call and I can solve it all! 985-2788224 or email me at traviswilliams1078 @gmail.com _________________ 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. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________

PETS

Free Lg. Mixed Dog To Good Home: Female, all shots, fixed, friendly, 11 mths. old. Can text pictures if int. Call 985-665-6984. _________________

Sleepy & Debbie Bunny Brunet Love, Our Gang

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

Reg. Golden Retriever For Sale: 5 yrs. old. $150. Call 985-691-4008. _________________

NOTICES

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Terry W. Thompson, please contact L. Charles Caillouet, Attorney at Law, 985227-3741. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, _________________

CARD OF THANKS

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We would like to thank everyone who has helped us during our difficult journey with our daughter Marcella Pierce. A very special thank you to all who organized, donated, and helped out with the Go Fund Account, silent auction, blood drive, plate lunch fund raiser, and meal train. Also, a special thank you to those who organized, donated, and worked concessions for flag football and bantam football games. Thank you to those who donated snacks, house hold items, and gave monetary donations to our family. Thank you to those who have helped out with our other children. We would like to thank all of the businesses in Lafourche and Terrebonne parish that have donated monetarily. We would also like to thank those who helped in making this past Christmas season very special and memorable to our family. Thanks to those who helped to keep our home clean and kept our yard in shape while we were in the hospital. We would also like to thank everyone who has prayed for us. We can truly feel your prayers as we journey through this difficult time. We would like to thank all who organized and helped with the special prayer service for Marcella. We were told how touching and spiritual it was, and even though we could not attend, we felt the love and prayers from all of those who supported us. We just cannot express our gratitude enough to all that have come together to support us in any way. We are truly amazed at how our community came together to support us during this time. We truly appreciate all that has been done for our family! We are blessed to have so many people love and support us. It is our prayer that in return, God will anoint you all with His special, personal blessing for each one of you. God Bless! Kyle, Amy, and Children _________

PRAYERS

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, who light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even and inspite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 days (consecutive). After 3 days the favor requested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without mentioning the favor. Your initials should appear at the bottom. Amen _________________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory Of BETTY BERNARD

Born: Oct. 25, 1951 Died: Feb. 14, 2013 Our thoughts are with you though you have passed away. And those who have loved you dearly are thinking of you today. Sadly missed along life’s way; quietly remembered every day. No longer in our life to share but in our hearts you are always there. We love you always, Mom, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and family _____________

Sunday, February 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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CLARA MAE LEDET Clara Mae Danos Ledet, 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, February 12, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Glenn Ledet, Jr. and companion Susan Heath; daughters, Angie L. Plaisance and husband Eves, III and Gwen L. Chiasson and husband Keith; brother, Toby Arceneaux; sisters, Ramona D. Forbes and Elizabeth D. Borne; grandchildren, Lacey Ledet, Keara Plaisance and companion Scotty Adams, Tony Plaisance, Justin Chiasson and Jaya Chiasson; great grandchild, Darvin Kennedy and step great grandchild, Parker Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Ledet, Sr.; parents, Pierre and Clara Danos; sisters, Rose Toups, Joyce Plaisance, Barbara Danos and Audrey Mae Arceneaux. “Clara lived life to the fullest, loved deeply, and was the life of the party everywhere she went.” Samart-Mothe Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. _____________________

JIMMIE DUET Jimmie (MaGoo) Duet, 63, a resident of Galliano, passed away on February 7, 2015. He is survived by sisters, Donlyn Guillot, Janet Beard, Clara (Bell) Lefebvre; Godchild, Dana Guillot and numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Sassy. He was preceded in death by parents, Leonce (Ferran) Duet and Azemia (Taunt My) P. Duet; sisters, Geraldine Curole, Levonda Cheramie; brothers, Gerald (Boo) Duet, Leonce Duet, Jr., and Lindon Duet. His body was cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date. _____________________

Pictured are the Holy Rosary Catholic School Living Apostles, for the month of December: 2nd grader Owen Gaspard, son of Robbie and Kesti Gaspard and 2nd grader, Caroline Guidry, daughter of Dean and Rachael Guidry. Each HRCS Living Apostle is given a crucifixion to wear throughout the school year as a visual symbol of their dedication to Jesus Christ. These students’ values of respect, charity, responsibility love and kindness are reflected within their lives. Additionally, HRCS Living Apostles are role models for peers at HRCS.

Pictured are the Holy Rosary Catholic School Living Apostles for the Month of January: 5th grader Hunter Condley, son of Charles and Shauntel Condley and 5th grader Logan Williams, daughter of Dean and Lori Williams.

The Lafourche Gazette office will be closed Tuesday, February 17.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! In Memory Of GILBERT DUET, JR. First Birthday in Heaven Born: Feb. 13, 1931 Died: Jan. 3, 2015

Wishing you were here today, for even just a while. So I could say happy birthday and see your loving smile. The only gifts today will be your sweet memories left behind, of laughter, joy and happiness that echo on in my mind. I’ll gaze upon pictures; I’ll think of you with love, and hope you’re doing fine in Heaven up above. May angels hold you closely and sing you a happy song; And I’ll be sending wishes today and all year long. Happy 84th Birthday, Papa! We love and miss you so much already. With all of our love, XOXO Bagala and Jolié _____________

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Sunday, February 15, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Two repeat DWI offenders were arrested once again last Monday night in separate incidents. Jessie Joseph III, 30, of Raceland was charged with his seventh DWI, and Austin Richards, 24, of Thibodaux was charged with his fourth offense. At around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 9, deputies responded to a disturbance on Woodland Drive in Chackbay. When arriving, deputies discovered a white truck in the ditch. The owner of the vehicle, Austin Richards, first denied driving the truck at all but later admitted to operating the vehicle in an attempt to drive the truck out of the ditch. Deputies detected the odor of alcoholic on Richards’ breath and conducted a Standardized Field Sobriety Test on which he performed poorly. He refused to submit a proper sample to the Breathalyzer test, and so, deputies ob-

tained a warrant for a blood test, and his blood sample was sent to the State Police Crime Lab to be tested. Upon searching Richard’s criminal history, deputies discovered three prior DWI charges, and he was supposed to have an ignition interlock device in his vehicle, which he did not. They also discovered his license was currently suspended. Following treatment at the hospital, Richards was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center where he was booked for DWI (4th offense), driving under suspension, and no interlock device. He is being held in lieu of $56,500 bond as set by Judge F. Hugh Larose. Then at around 10 p.m. Monday night, deputies responded to a convenience store located on LA Highway 1 in Raceland in reference to a man sleeping in a truck parked near a gas pump. When they arrived, deputies discovered the

man slumped over in the driver’s seat with the engine running. Deputies unlocked the vehicle, shut the engine off, and attempted to wake the driver, later identified as Jessie Joseph III. When Joseph eventually stepped out of the vehicle he exhibited signs of possible intoxication and refused to submit to a field sobriety test or a Breathalyzer test. Deputies, therefore, obtained a warrant for a

blood test, and his blood sample was sent to the State Police Crime Lab to be tested. Deputies discovered Joseph to have six prior DWI charges in California. He was arrested and transported to the Detention Center where he was booked with his first DWI offense in Louisiana. He is being held in lieu of $25,000 bond as set by Judge Larose.

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. FEBRUARY 9, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Nadira Tardieff, 35, Schriever. Contempt of court. Roland Price, 45, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Ryan Lirette, 47, Thibodaux. Theft of goods (felony, 2 cts). Alexandria Griffin, 62, Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, operating a vehicle with suspended license, other offenses. Eula Bailey, 47, Thibodaux. 2 cts. felony theft.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Vanessa Simoneaux, 33, Schriever. Violation of protective orders. Blayne White, 32, Galliano. Contempt of court. Bryan Walker, 24, Houma. Contempt of court. Fay Gisclair, 55, Houma. Contempt of court. Daveto Boudoin, 24, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Jordan Folse, 19, Raceland. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling. Austin Richards, 24, Thibodaux. DWI 4th offense, ignition interlock device offenses, operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offense. Monique Duet, 35, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts.) Larry Hebert, 45, Cut Off.

Contempt of court. Derek Baudoin, 33, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Andre Davis, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (10 cts). Simon Bruce, 24, Galliano. Contempt of court. Golden Meadow Police Department Toby LeBouef, 40, Montegut. Unlawful presence of a sex offender. Louisiana State Police Brandon Catlett, 23, Thibodaux. Hit & run, failure to yield, no insurance. FEBRUARY 10, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrick Billiot, 29, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Georg Ward, 25, Thibodaux. Operating a veh. with suspended license; no license issued. Resisting an officer violently. Reckless op.

with accident. Miguel Munoz, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Kirk LeBouef, 47, Houma. Illegal carrying of weapon in presense of CDS, poss. of marijuana (1st). Violation of stop sign (no injury). Poss of methamphetamine less than 28 grams. Thibodaux Police Department Jorge Dominguez, Jr., 26, Houma. Unauthorized use of a movable (F). FEBRUARY 11, 2015

10, T22S-R24E, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, dated 20 August 2014. ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance to approve the reconfiguration of Lots 10, 11 & 12, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11, into Lot 10-A and Lot 12-A, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald, Inc. entitled, “Map Showing the Redivision of Lots 10, 11, and 12, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11, Town of Grand Isle, Located In Section 28, T22-R24E, Jefferson Parish Louisiana, dated 8 December 2014”. A request from the Grand Isle school Junior class to waive Community Center rental fees for the school prom was tabled with a request to the school for someone to attend the next town meeting to address the matter of responsibility in the case of damages to the Community Center during the event. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter approving the Town of Grand Isle Ninety-West Park Project funded by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund through the Environmental Protection Agency and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve payment of CB&I invoices totaling $15,565.72 for engineering work on the School’s Old Gym Renovation Project. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to approve payment of CB&I invoices totaling $9,600.00 for engineering work on the demolition of six condemned properties. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed upon to accept the proposal of Taylor Power Systems to repair the generator at the Multiplex Center at an amount not to exceed $5,500.00. Mayor’s report: 1. Met with Jefferson Parish Councilman Rickey Templet concerning improving programs for the senior citizens and keeping the parish from cutting salaries of the workers at the center. Was also able to convince the Parish to use Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for the roads project costs not covered by FEMA funds ($168,000.00) 2. Working with the State Senator and Representative to prevent budget cuts in order to keep the park from closing. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk

Commissioner Galliano and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda to include 9a.Commissioner Chighizola for property leases and 9b. Commissioner Galliano for Ninety West Point Project. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to authorize the President to sign any necessary paperwork giving the Corps of Engineers a right of entry to dredge Bayou Rigaud and give the full support of the port for this much needed project. Board Attorney, Bill Watkins gave the following report: They are ways to keep boats from tying to navigation aids. You can use the constable or Jefferson Parish. Then civil claims can follow. Mr. Watkins will look up state statue on tying to navigation aids. Updates on Caminada Pass pilings – Pilings are not installed and contractor has been let go. Director Keller will get three quotes for next meeting. Update on Oyster Project –contacted media to run article on project. Already have another lease. Oysters are in cages and are being monitored. Commissioner Chighizola stated that the property on Pete’s Wharf Lane would like to be leased by the adjacent owner. Motion by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to a five year lease with Jeff Smith $200 a year for the lot on Pete’s Wharf Lane. Commissioner Chighizola will see if someone wants to lease the other lot owned by the port commission. Commissioner Galliano stated that he attended the town meeting where he learned that the town has a project called Ninety West Point. Motion by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to issue the Town a letter of no object and fully support project. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to allocate $500.00 to help promote local dried shrimp at the annual PAL conference. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 12:55 p.m. Ambrose Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission Bob Sevin, President Grand Isle Port Commission

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Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Irvin Richoux then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr.; Police Chief Euris Dubois ABSENT: Council Members – Stephen Resweber, Leoda Bladsacker Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as presented. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Ray Santiny and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. Deanna Lafont with Entergy was recognized and addressed the Council stating that she is the new Customer Services Representative for the Grand Isle area and was looking forward to working with the Council and the people of Grand Isle. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the January 13, 2015 town meeting as written. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the January 27, 2015 town meeting as written. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be heard at the next town meeting on February 24, 2015 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An Ordinance requiring a permit for use of municipal property for business operations in the Town of Grand Isle; requiring the provision of certain information prior to issuance of such permit; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. The following proposed ordinances where introduced with hearings scheduled for the town meetings of February 24, 2015 and March 10, 2015 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO: ___ An ordinance requested by G. I. Development, L.L.C. (Billy Ward) for approval to re-zone a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, as shown on a map made by Joseph P. Picciola, entitled, “Division of Block 5 in the Gulf Stream Park Subdivision”, dated December 17, 2012, from Zone B-3 to R-3. Said Lots are further shown on and in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc. entitled, “Map Showing the Redivision of Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, located in Section 26, T22S-R24E, Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, dated 7 November 2014. ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance requested by G. I. Development L.L.C.(Billy Ward) to approve the redivision of Block 5 of Guff Stream Park Subdivision into nine individual lots one thru nine, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inv. entitled, “Map Showing The Redivision of Block 5 to Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, Locate in Section 26, T22-R24E, Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, dated 7 November 2014”. ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance approving the combining of Lots 17A, 18, 19 & 20, Square “D”, of Saxton Subdivision into Lot 17B, Square “D” of Saxton Subdivision, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “Map Showing Survey of the Lots 17-A, 18, 19, 20, Square “D” of Saxton Subdivision, Located in Section

Legal advertisement GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Meeting opened at noon by President Bob Sevin at the Port Commission Center located on Louisiana Highway 1. Commissioners present were Andy Galliano, Bob Sevin, and Perry Chighizola. Commissioners Ambrose Besson and Terrill Pizani were absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes from December 10 and December 17, 2014 minutes as read. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to accept the financial report as read. The bid opening for the Commercial Dock is set for January 22, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Port Commission Center. A motion was made by Commissioner Chighizola, and seconded by

Don’t forget the food this Mardi Gras

Austin Richards

Jessie Joseph, III

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Christopher Sims, 41, Gray. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Contempt of court. Travarres Butler, 37, Thibodaux. Home invasion. Megan Landry, 23, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Mardi Gras is a celebration many people look forward to. A carnival in which revelers are known for losing their inhibitions, Mardi Gras has many traditions beyond just enjoying a beverage or two. Cuisine is equally as important to any worthwhile Mardi Gras party. This year, wow your guests on Fat Tuesday with the following recipe for “Short Rib Jambalaya,” from Eula Mae Dore’s “Eula Mae’s Cajun Kitchen” (Harvard Common Press). Short Rib Jambalaya: Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds pork short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning 2 teaspoons Tabasco brand pepper sauce 11/2 cups chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup seeded and chopped bell peppers (green, red and yellow mixed or just green) 3/4 cup canned seeded and chopped tomatoes 4 cups water 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (green and white parts) 3 cups raw long-grain white rice 1. Oil a large, heavy pot

Legal advertisement GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION Thursday, January 22, 2015

Special meeting opened at 10:00 a.m. by President Bob Sevin at the Port Commission Center located on Louisiana Highway 1. Commissioners present were Andy Galliano, Bob Sevin, Ambrose Besson and Perry Chighizola. Commissioner Terrill Pizani was absent. This meeting was called to open any bids received on repairs to the Commercial Dock. 2 bids were received on the Commercial Dock: Volute contract #29848 all necessary paperwork included Base $1,068,200.00 Alternative Bid $1,179,400.00 Dupre Bros. contract #9924 all necessary paperwork included Base $1,168,350.00 Alternative Bid $1,207,000.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 p.m. Ambrose Besson, Secretary/Treasurer Grand Isle Port Commission Bob Sevin, President Grand Isle Port Commission

or Dutch oven with the vegetable oil and place over medium-high heat. Season the ribs with 2 teaspoons of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper, the Accent, and 1 teaspoon of the Tabasco. When the oil is hot, add the ribs and cover the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the meat is evenly browned, about 45 minutes. 2. Transfer the ribs to a platter and drain off all but 3 tablespoons of the fat in the pot. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pot, until they are soft and slightly golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the celery and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring a few times, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and return the ribs to the pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add the water, cover and simmer for 30 minutes longer. Add the parsley, green onions and rice. With a spoon, stir to submerge the rice in the liquid. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon Tabasco. Stir to mix, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. 4. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for about 5 minutes before serving.