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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Community conversation on flood risk Tues. at LCC

Thousands more in Louisiana sign-up in federal marketplace

A solemn season …

Event to include dinner, conversation and a first look at the new Flood Risk and Resilience Viewer

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More than 184,000 Louisiana residents enrolled for health insurance through the federal marketplace by the sign-up deadline, a growth of 82,000 people over last year, according to data released Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The three-month sign-up period ended last Sunday, the second year of the marketplaces created under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. About 11.4 million people nationwide will get health insurance through the marketplaces, both federal and state-run.

The marketplaces offer health insurance options for people who don’t get insurance through their jobs or through programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Subsidies are available to low- and middle-income families.

Federal law requires most people to have insurance or face a financial penalty on their taxes.

Louisiana didn’t create its own marketplace to shop for coverage, so state residents search for policies at the federal HealthCare.gov website. Five companies offered insurance options in the state.

See Healthcare Page 5-A

In partnership with Shell, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and a working group of statewide and regional partners, Restore or Retreat (ROR), will be hosting a “Community Conversation” at the Larose Civic Center on Tuesday, February 24, for residents and business owners to attend and learn about flood risk in the community, as well as the resources available to protect property and build a more resilient community.

The event will be comprised of an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and complimentary dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

While the event is free and open to the public, Restore or Retreat requesting reservations at See Dinner Page 4-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, FEB. 23

LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE DISTRICT #3 Board of Commissioners 6:30 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting Fire Central 17462 W. Main

LOCKPORT AMERICAN LEGION POST 83 7:00 p.m.

Lockport TUESDAY, FEB. 24 LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.

4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m.

West Main - Cut Off

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m.

Port Fourchon Office

NORTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 5:00 p.m.

627 Jackson St., Suite A Thibodaux

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VOLUME 26 NUMBER 19

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The end of Carnival Season makes way for the season of Lent where Christians worldwide prepare for Easter when they will commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Pictured are some of the many who observed Ash Wednesday, a day of reflection that marked the beginning of the Lenten Season.

Easter Sunday will be on April 5 this year.

Virtual Academy of Lafourche provides a quality, free education with lots of options Virtual Academy has five locations to better assist students Jan Conrad Contributing Writer

The 2014-2015 school year marks the third year that The Virtual Academy of Lafourche has been operating in Lafourche Parish, providing quality, free education as a Type I Public Charter School.

When the school first started in the 20122013 school year, 109 students were enrolled.

Now, after just a short period of time, the five locations have a total attendance of 454 students,

with waiting lists in some locations.

The vision of the Virtual Academy, under the umbrella of the Lafourche Parish School System, is to provide high quality education online for all students, whether they are gifted, average or have special needs. Children who have previously been home schooled, attended public or private schools are all represented at The Virtual Academy.

Curriculum is rented through ELearning, with three different programs available. The education consultants, with an average of twenty-eight years of teaching experience, and site managers are able to customize learning programs to best suit each student. This flexibility allows for maximum learning efficiency, as each student works at their own pace, only able to continue on after seventy-five percent mastery score has been achieved when testing.

Educators, as well as the Lafourche Parish School Board, realized the need for a charter school where students could find flexible learning options. Students are allowed to attend the Academy up to age twenty-two.

Students are required to attend their Virtual Academy location at least twice a week, working online at home on other days. They must also make at least 10 percent progress in each subject per Abigail Trosclair is shown working with her educational con- month with a passing grade in order to sultant Louise Dykes at the Virtual Academy of Lafourche remain in the program.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal spent nearly $1.5 million from his state campaign account over the last year, though he isn’t up for re-election and doesn’t plan to run for any other Louisiana office.

A finance report filed this week by the Republican governor’s campaign lists 200 pages of expenses throughout 2014, spending that could help the term-limited Jindal continue the political network needed for a possible 2016 presidential bid.

Nearly $578,000 was spent on political consulting, digital advertising and polling, according to the report filed See Jindal Page 5-A

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Sunday, February 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Bon Temps to hold float captain meeting

Calendar of Events News to Use

Softball registration to be held Mon.

Larose Cut Off Girls Softball will hold registration for the 2015 season on February 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center.

For more information contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478, Spring Danos at 665-3262 or Sandy Guidry at 258-1996.

SLHS to host dinner fundraisers this week

South Lafourche High School will host a fundraising dinner the week of February 24. Dinners can be picked up on the south side of school between 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. For more info. call the school at 985-632-5721.

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.

The Le Krewe Du Bon Temps will hold a meeting for new float captains for the 2016 season on Tuesday, February 24 and Thursday, February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center.

Anyone interested in becoming a float captain with the parade must attend one of the following meetings.

For more information contact Corine Berthelot at 985-696-2433.

Commodities to be given out Feb. 26

The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action’s three month commodities will be distributed as follows: • Raceland area, 115 Texas St., Raceland: February 26, May 28, August 27, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 537-7603. • Galliano area, 16241 W. Main, Cut Off: April 23, July 23 and October 22, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 632-3989.

Luncheon fundraiser set for Feb. 27

New Life Counseling Center will have a lunch fundraiser on Friday, February 27. The menu will consist of shrimp stew, a vegetable and a dessert for $8. To order call 985-6327797. Pick ups can be made between 10:30 a.m. and noon at Community Bible Church’s Family Life Center, 14757 E. Main Street in Cut Off. Delivery to businesses is available.

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Crafters, artists sought for Leeville Festival

The 2nd Annual Leeville Arts and Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. and will commemorate the Hurricane of 1915.

All original artists and crafters and invited to participate. Limited space is available so reserve now. No booth fee. First come basis.

For shrimp boulette cooking competition entries, please contact Janet Rhodus 225-413-4414 or via email janetrhodus@hot mail.com

The Center to collect beads, trinkets

The Center, Special Education District #1, is collecting any used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets.

The project provides work for the most challenged individuals.

Please contact The Center at 985-632-5671 for any additional information. If needed, someone will pick up any donated beads.

LCO Class of ‘65 seeks classmate info.

Larose Cut Off High School graduates of 1965 are beginning to plan for their 50-year reunion. The committee wants to include anyone who attended LCO as a freshman (1961-62), sophomore (1962-63), junior (1963-64) or senior (1964-65), but for various reasons, did not actually graduate from LCO in May,

The Ro-Duz Ranch, located at the end of W. 190th St. in Galliano, is hosting a 1-day Horse Camp from 3 to 6 p.m. on March 14.

FMI call (985) 475-7272 or (985) 637-7273. Cost is $45 per student. All students must pre-register.

Email roduzranch@rocket mail.com for registration forms.

Residents awake to find teen burglar in their home Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a male teenager after he was caught burglarizing a home in Gheens.

Nicholas Duhe, 17, of Raceland was arrested and charged with simple burglary following an investigation.

Just after 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, deputies responded to the 100 block of North Leon Drive in Gheens after residents awoke and discovered

Mississippi man arrested for impeding traffic, resisting officers in Golden Meadow Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Golden Meadow Police Chief Reggie Pitre announced a Mississippi man was arrested after he was found impeding the flow of traffic on a state highway. Deangelo Terrell, 28, of Shubuta, Mississippi, faces multiple charges following the incident.

Just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, deputies were dispatched to assist with a male subject walking in the northbound lanes of LA Highway 3235 just inside the town limits of Golden Meadow. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the man talking on a cell phone and began to approach him. As deputies approached, the man continued walking in the lanes of travel and making erratic movements, avoiding deputies and failing to comply with deputies’ commands. Golden Meadow police officers arrived to assist, and as deputies attempted to escort the man off the roadway, he resisted and attempted to fight off deputies.

Deputies utilized a Taser, and the man was taken into custody. He was identified as Deangelo Terrell of Mississippi and placed in the rear seat of a patrol unit. While sitting in the rear seat, he damaged the rear door of the unit.

Terrell was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked with

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1965.

Many happy experiences were shared with these classmates and everyone is anxious to review them at the next reunion.

Classmates are requested to contact Molly Danos Arceneaux at moll716@mobiletel.com or 985-278-1956 or Rochelle Hebert St. Marie at rochelle peaceteachers.com or 985413-8372 .

an unknown male subject, later identified as Nicholas Duhe, inside their home. A resident yelled at the Duhe who then hid himself in a bathroom. The male resident armed himself with a firearm and eventually located Duhe, and escorted him to another part of the house in order to call the Sheriff’s Office. Duhe then grabbed the firearm, and a struggle ensued. At one point, the firearm discharged and the round shattered a glass door.

Duhe eventually separated himself from the resident and fled the scene on foot.

Deputies began searching the area for the suspect, and located him walking along LA Highway 654 in Gheens. They identified him as Nicholas Duhe, and during questioning, he admitted to breaking into the

Nicholas Duhe

home. Duhe was charged with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling and booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he is being held in lieu of $10,000 bond as set by Judge F. Hugh Larose.

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Tarpons move to second round of Class 5A Playoffs

Sunday, February 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Gazette Sports Report

The South Lafourche girls’ basketball team is going to the Second Round of the Class 5A State Playoffs. To get there, they had to endure 32 minutes of tough, hard-fought basketball against an incredibly competitive St. Joseph’s Academy squad.

The Lady Tarpons and Red Stickers went toe-totoe like prized fighters for the duration of Thursday night’s game, which was played before a jam-packed crowd at South Lafourche’s gym in Galliano.

Down 46-44 heading into the fourth quarter, South Lafourche finished with a bang, using a fourth quarter flurry to secure a 53-48 win.

With the win, the No. 15 Lady Tarpons will move to the second round for a road date with No. 2 Walker.

But all of the talk on Thursday night was about the opening round win – an exciting time for South

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New computerized tests debut this week, starting in Ohio

STOCKPORT, Ohio (AP) — Sixth-grader Kayla Hunter considers herself pretty tech savvy. She has a computer at home unlike about half her classmates at her elementary school. And it matches up well with the one she’ll use this week to take a new test linked to the Common Core standards.

Still, she worries. Her state on Tuesday was the first to administer one of two tests in English language arts and math based on the Common Core standards developed by two separate groups of states.

By the end of the school year, about 12 million children in 29 states and the District of Columbia will take them, using computers or electronic tablets.

The exams are expected to be more difficult than the traditional spring standardized state exams they replace. In some states, they’ll require hours of additional testing time because students will have to do more than just fill in the bubble. The goal is to test students on critical thinking skills, requiring them to describe their reasoning and solve problems.

The tests have multimedia components, written essays and multi-step calculations needed to solve math problems that go beyond just using rote memory. Students in some states will take adaptive versions in which questions get harder or easier depending on their answers.

But there’s been controversy.

In some places, school administrators and state leaders are only grudgingly moving forward.

In Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s effort to stop the PARCC exam was derailed by a state judge who said the governor’s actions were harmful to parents, teachers and students. Jindal has said he took the action because he opposes what he views as federal intervention in the adoption of the standards. ___

Waiting for a La. tax refund? You’ll be waiting until March

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana taxpayers who quickly filed their state taxes and are eagerly waiting for their tax refunds will have to keep waiting.

The state Department of Revenue announced Wednesday that it won’t start issuing refunds until the week of March 2.

The department said it was taking “extra precau-

Lafourche and its players.

“That was a heck of a game,” South Lafourche coach Rainie Terrebonne said. “There were ups and downs and then more ups and then more downs. In the end, we finished on the top. I am so happy for our kids. I am so proud of our team for winning this first playoff game.”

It wasn’t easy.

From the get-go, St. Joseph’s proved to South Lafourche that they were a worthwhile adversary. The Red Stickers led 15-14 after the first quarter, using balanced scoring and timely, well-designed offensive sets to secure the lead. A total of five St. Joseph’s players scored in the opening eight minutes of play, an offensive balance that kept the Lady Tarpons’ defense out of rhythm.

For South Lafourche, an unsung hero led the way, as junior center Breigh Cheramie pitched in 6 in the opening period to

tions to verify the filings” because of concerns about fraudulent tax returns that had been discovered around the country.

Refunds were previously planned to start going out next week before the delay was announced. The revenue department says the week-long postponement will give it more time to use a verification process to identify individual taxpayers.

Nearly 665,000 electronic returns have been filed with the state since Jan. 20, with no refunds issued so far. ___

Layoffs planned by secretary of state to cope with cut

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Secretary of State Tom Schedler announced Wednesday that he will lay off 24 full-time employees and reduce hours at museums under his control to cope with the midyear budget cut assigned to his office by Gov. Bobby Jindal.

Schedler said layoffs will begin in mid-April, if approved by civil service officials.

The two largest museums operated by Schedler’s office — the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge and the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport — will shrink operating hours to only three days a week.

The remaining 12 smaller, largely rural museums will open one day a week once the cuts begin.

Jindal has announced plans to cut $61 million in state spending before the fiscal year ends June 30 to help close a midyear deficit tied to declining oil prices. ___

La. gamblers lost more than $219 million in January

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gamblers lost more than $219.9 million at Louisiana’s 20 major gambling venues in January, 16.7 percent better than the nearly $188.5 million the gambling halls won the year before.

State police figures show January’s numbers were helped by the opening of Golden Nugget Lake Charles in December.

The Golden Nugget helped make Lake Charles the largest casino market in the state, with more than $78.2 million in winnings.

Winnings at Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos rose in January, going up by 8.6 percent from what they brought in during January 2014.

Winnings in the New Orleans casino market were up by 2.5 percent in January when compared with the year before.

The Shreveport market showed a nearly 2 percent increase over last January’s winnings. ___ See News In Brief Page 4-A

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Callais said the crowd powered her performance, touting that, “it’s hard not to play with intensity when the fans are that loud.”

Whatever it was, Stelly said Callais was a difference maker.

“She was everywhere,” Stelly said. “She disrupted everything we were doing.”

With the win, South Lafourche will now get its shot at redemption. The Lady Tarpons will travel to take on No. 2 Walker on Monday night – the same team that ended South Lafourche’s season in the opening round of the playoffs one year ago.

Terrebonne was coy

when asked about Walker, touting that she hadn’t seen any film yet on her next foe.

Callais was a little more talkative on the subject, touting that the Lady Tarpons remember last year’s game and want to flip the scoreboard around this time.

“We didn’t like losing to them last year,” Callais said. “We know we have to work hard to get ready for Monday, but we definitely are aiming for a better outcome this time, for sure.”

Walker’s address is 12646 Burgess Avenue, Walker, LA 70785 for those who are looking to make the trip Monday night.

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In a few moments, both the usher and the manager returned and stood over the man. Together the two of them tried repeatedly to make him move, but with no success. Finally, they summoned the police.

The cop surveyed the situation briefly then asked, “All right buddy, what’s your name?”

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South Lafourche freshman Traya Bruce led all scorers with 17 in the Tarpons’ playoff win against St. Joseph’s Academy Thursday night.

keep her team close. She came off the bench played the lion’s share of the minutes in the first half after freshmen Victorianna Nelson picked up two quick fouls and had to sit down.

“Breigh came off the bench and she did exceptionally well,” Terrebonne said. “She’s coming around and doing a great job. When Vic got in foul trouble, she came up big tonight.”

In the second quarter, South Lafourche seemed to be poised to run away with it, using a couple steals and transition buckets to take a six-point lead with a few minutes to play in the first half.

But just when South Lafourche started to take control, St. Joseph’s snatched it right back, using a couple 3-pointers to push the game to halftime tied 30-all.

Red Stickers coach DeLynn Stelly said she told her team before the game to prepare for chaos, as the Lady Tarpons are known for a fast-paced, frenetic type of play.

She said she was “thrilled” with the effort that she got from her players early-on, while playing in an atmosphere she described as college-like.

“They’re a scrappy little team. That’s the word everyone kept using to describe them,” Stelly said. “I was worried it would take us a while to adjust to that, but we did a really good job coming out and playing well from the get-go to put us in a good position.”

In the second half, St. Joseph’s struck first, roaring to four-point third quarter lead thanks to a couple buckets from dynamic post player Caroline Olivier, who led the Red Stickers with 16 points.

But South Lafourche

fought back, using 10 combined points in the quarter from Nelson and fellow freshman Traya Bruce to head to the fourth quarter down 46-44.

Bruce led all scorers with 17, while Nelson pitched in 8 in limited minutes.

The fourth quarter was ugly and physical, as the officials called the action a tad more loosely than they did in the first three.

The Lady Tarpons thrived in the physicality, holding the Red Stickers without a field goal for the entire final eight minutes of play – a smothering defensive attack that allowed South Lafourche to both take the lead and keep it.

Junior guard Brinkley Callais was huge in the final surge, using hustle on both offense and defense to secure both possessions and points for the Lady Tarpons.

Callais had four of the Lady Tarpons’ nine points in the final quarter. She had 13 points for the game, and countless other steals, rebounds and hustle plays that led to jump balls and/or transition opportu-

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Sunday, February 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Lent is a time to become more Christlike Many Christians misinterpret the true purpose of the Lenten season. Lent is more than giving up candy, alcohol or smoking. Lent is a time to go into the desert with Christ to reflect on our lives. Lent is a time for change and conversion. It’s a time to move our center of gravity from selfishness to selflessness, from self-love to love of neighbor, from lust to love, from greed to sharing.

Lent gives us an opportunity to confront the demons within us – to ask the question, “Who are we really worshiping in life?” It’s a time to name those obstacles that keep us from being the loving persons that God wants us to be. Lent can help us believe that the real power in the world is love.

Lent is an opportunity to look at our priorities in life to see whether they are Jesus’ priorities. It’s an opportunity to examine our

attitudes and see if we have “the mind of Christ.”

In the Christian life as with all life, attitude is everything. Our actions follow from our attitudes. If we have a bad attitude, we will do bad things. If we have a Christlike attitude, we will do Christlike things. So it is very important that we develop a Christian attitude based on Jesus’ teachings.

Developing our faith and trust are the essential elements of our Lenten journey. John Foppe, a young man born without arms, expressed this kind of faith when he said, “You don’t need a lot of resources in life. You need a positive attitude. Our only real disabilities are those emotional and mental ones that prevent us from participating fully in life.”

The ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday are our pledge to change and become more Christlike. That is why we need to read more Sacred Scripture and other good spiritual writings during Lent so we can know the mind of Christ.

We need to spend more time in prayer and works of mercy. We need to make sure that we are real disciples of Christ.

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Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

Freedom Worship Center

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Roger Hunt

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First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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

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16640 West Main St., Cut Off

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m.

Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

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

9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Boss - www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m.

Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m.

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m.

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jimmy Autin

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.

Bro. Jim Mooring

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m.

Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.co

St. Hilary of Poitiers South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119 - Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m.

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

let go of hatred, revenge, and vengeance. Yet if we take the time to listen to the voice within us, it will be saying, “Let go, let go, trust me, believe in my way, let go.” The voice will be also saying, “Fear not. I have overcome the world.”

Here are some practical suggestions to help us turn our lives around. Instead of giving up things that may not change our lives – like candy, foods or drink – try the following: - Abstain from judging others; look for Christ living in them.

- Abstain from emphasizing differences; celebrate the unity of all life.

- Abstain from dwelling on apparent darkness; center on the reality of God’s light.

- Abstain from concentrating on our illnesses; focus on God’s healing power.

- Abstain from being discontented; graciously count your blessings.

- Abstain from words that tear down; use only words that build up.

- Abstain from concentrating on problems that overwhelm; turn to prayer that encourages.

- Abstain from dwelling in clouds of sorrow; experience the joy of the presence of God. - Abstain from anger; learn the art of patience.

- Abstain from procrastination; be enthusiastic about life.

- Abstain from pessimism; look at the positive side of life.

- Abstain from worry; experience God’s care.

- Abstain from complaining; be appreciative for all God’s blessings.

- Abstain from bitterness; learn how to forgive and let go.

- Abstain from self-concerns; learn compassion for others.

- Abstain from discouragement; be a source of hope for others.

- Abstain from suspicion; search out the truth.

- Abstain from thoughts that weaken; feed on promises that inspire.

- Abstain from idle gossip; learn the art of meditative silence.

May God inspirit you to have a wonderful Lenten journey!

Dinner

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ror.rsvp@gmail.com to aid in planning/preparations for the event.

“We are pleased to be partners with CPRA and Shell to host the community conversation to discuss what people believe are their flood risks, and to debut the tool that can help them better understand their risk and provide tools to reduce that risk,” said Simone Maloz, Executive Director of Restore or Retreat.

The event will feature the following: Resources: During the open house-portion of the event, representatives from Restore or Retreat, LSU Ag Center, LA Sea Grant, UNO CHART, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and CPRA will be on-hand to share resources for flood protection. Attendees will be able to get information on their flood insurance maps, building in coastal areas and available funding sources for elevating homes.

In addition, attendees will get to see a presentation and live demo of a new interactive flood risk viewer that offers the state’s most detailed information about flood risk and how it may change in the future.

Discussion: Tabletop discussions over dinner will focus on questions of vulnerability to storms and flooding, options for protection and available resources.

Dinner and door prizes.

Dinner will be provided by Restore or Retreat along with door prizes for a few lucky participants.

This initiative is made possible through a grant from Shell. For more information on the event, visit http://coastal.la.gov.

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Taxpayers encouraged to file Citizens insurance rebate

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is urging Louisiana taxpayers to file for insurance rebates available to anyone who pays for homeowners, renters or business property insurance.

Millions of dollars in rebates tied to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. assessment go unclaimed each year.

The assessment in-

Pictured are the Holy Savior Soaring Eagles for the month of January. The character trait of the month was “Cooperation.”

(Row 1) Nursery 4H-Caroline Cheramie, Nursery 3-Brooke Pitre, Nursery 4B-Brayden Savoie; (Row 2) KindergartenEmily LeMaster; 1st Grade-Braden Bergeron, 2nd GradeSophia Hodson, 4th Grade-Ava Adams; (Row 3) 5th Grade-Halle Plaisance, 6th Grade-Madison Bernard, 8th Grade-Jaclyn Dufrene, 7th Grade-Hunter Brady, and 3rd Grade-Makenya Bennett.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bible Class 11:00 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

volves payments on the nearly $1 billion Citizens borrowed to pay claims related to hurricanes Katrina and Rita that are passed onto property insurance bills. Consumers can claim a refund of the Citizens fee they pay.

But taxpayers have a limited time to file for their rebates.

More than $300 million from 2006 through 2010 has expired and gone unclaimed. But rebates for assessments paid from 2011 through 2014 can still be claimed.

More information can be found on the insurance department website at www.ldi.la.gov .

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

632-7575

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

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

Chris Thomas, Pastor

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

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

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LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

GIS

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil.

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

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc.

Caring You Can Count On With Four locations!

3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

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MORMON

Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

SPANISH

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales, 504-468-1300

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Security

THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957

Insurance Agents

• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276

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The state’s numbers have spiked 81 percent from last year, with preliminary figures showing 184,532 Louisiana residents selected an insurance plan or were automatically re-enrolled in the coverage they chose last year. In the 2014 enrollment period, about 102,000 Louisianians signed up for health care coverage.

The final figures may go up slightly. People who were stuck in line and unable to finish their application by the midnight deadline will have until Feb. 22 to complete their insurance enrollment.

No specifics were available about the age or gender of the enrollees, with federal officials saying those types of details will be released within weeks.

Most people who signed up for coverage qualified for federal subsidies to help cover the cost, the health department said. “In the 37 states using HealthCare.gov, nearly 8 in 10 consumers had the option of getting covered for as little as $100 a month or less with financial assistance that lowered the cost of their monthly premium,�

HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell said in a statement.

Of the people enrolled in Louisiana this year, onethird of them — 62,872 people — live in the metropolitan New Orleans area.

Another 20 percent, or 37,154 people, live in the Baton Rouge area.

It remains unclear how many will actually pay their premiums and receive the coverage for which they’ve signed up. Kevin Counihan, HealthCare.gov CEO, said federal officials estimate about 87 percent of those enrolled nationwide will make the payments required to keep their insurance.

Jindal

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with the state Board of Ethics. Another $132,000 was paid to a fundraising expert. Office space was rented. Campaign employees were paid.

And $157,000 covered plane tickets, hotels, meals, cabs and other expenses as Jindal traveled the country for speeches and political appearances that raise his national profile.

Jindal has said he’s considering a presidential campaign and would announce his decision later this year.

The governor’s office referred questions about the report to Jindal’s chief political adviser, Timmy Teepell. He said the spending

was allowable under the restrictions governing the state campaign account and was not tied to a possible White House candidacy. “You can’t use it to run for a federal office, and he’s not a candidate for a federal office,� Teepell said Thursday.

The expenses listed in Jindal’s latest campaign finance report go well beyond Louisiana.

While a small portion of last year’s $157,000 in travel expenses involved the governor’s economic development trip to Asia, much of the spending covered the costs of Jindal’s speeches and appearances to Republican groups and at GOP events around the country.

More than one-third of the spending, nearly $578,000, was sent to OnMessage Inc., the Washington, D.C.-area political consulting firm where Teepell works. The firm was paid a monthly retainer that began the year at $28,000 and grew to $30,000 for its services, plus additional sums for polling, research and advertising on social media sites.

Teepell said the monthly retainer “covers my time, providing advice and counsel on all sorts of issues dealing with state government issues. That may be policy issues or

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budget issues or legislative issues or communications issues.�

Paid $11,000 per month was the Bautsch Group LLC, the company owned by Jindal’s longtime fundraiser Alexandra Bautsch, even though the governor appeared to do little fundraising. Jindal listed less than $21,000 in campaign donations over 2014.

Teepell said Bautsch’s work involved continuing “to handle the relationships� with previous donors. “You’ve got a number of folks who have given to the governor over the last six or seven years and Allee is the person who’s built the relationships, so when they want to talk to the governor, she’s the one they call,� he said.

Much of the nearly $202,000 in payroll costs Teepell described as covering the salary of a scheduler who sorts through the many invitations and speaking requests Jindal receives and the pay for interns who do data entry of all the spending receipts.

He said the spending was tapering off this year, with no fundraising planned and about $604,000 remaining in the campaign account. “All the campaign activity on the state side is coming to a halt,� Teepell said.

VAL

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Progress reports are sent home once per month and weekly monitoring is documented by the education consultants.

Like all Lafourche Parish students, Virtual students are also required to take standardized tests: iLeap, Leap, EOY, and PARCC for third through eighth grade; Explore, Plan, EOC, and the ACT for high school students.

A unique partnership exists between the Lafourche Parish School Board and The Virtual Academy. Students at the

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Academy may attend their assigned traditional public school to take electives.

Public school students may attend the Academy and take classes in Spanish, French, and German.

Those who attend the Academy and wish to participate in sports may do so through middle school.

Band, choir, proms and dances are other activities available for student participation.

All Virtual Academy students have access to counseling and tutoring.

Enrichment programs such as art, guitar, piano, selfdefense and “Bricks for Kids� are offered to students to enhance their learning experience. Learning trips are scheduled throughout the year to locations such as the zoo, aquarium, and The Bayou Playhouse Theatre in Lockport.

At the Harrison Street location, an actual business/learning experience has been set up for student

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participation.

Students from all sites are welcomed to work making and packaging dog treats. This program is designed to teach real-life business skills. Orders are placed and delivery is made by an outside delivery service.

The director of the program, Julie Bourgeois, and the assistant director, Roxanne Reed, govern all five sites. The sites and managers are as follows: North Acadia, Nancy Toups; Harrison Street, Linda Dangerfield; Central, Mary Morris; South, Mary Reynaud; and Bayou Blue, Sharlene Duet.

Open enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year is from March 1 - 31. It is recommended that those interested in attending The Virtual Academy of Lafourche go to the site they plan on attending to pick up paperwork as soon as possible, as there are limited openings.

Visit the VAL website at valcharter.org for more information.

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.

You’ve earned it.

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$10,000 in Total Savings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MSRP ..............................................$60,555 TMC Discount ....................-$7,000 Owner Loyaly or Conquest Cash* ................-$3,000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SALE PRICE ........................$50,555 *OWNER LOYALTY (PGM #33261) IS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS WHO CURRENTLY OWN OR LEASE A 1995 OR NEWER FORD MOTOR CO. VEHICLE. OWNER LOYALTY AND COMPETITIVE CONQUEST OFFERS ARE NOT COMPATABLE. TAKE NEW RETAIL DELIVERY FROM DEALER STOCK BY 3/31/2015.

SEE DEALER FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPLETE DETAILS.

Lease For

$349 36 $2,589 mo

Months

Due at signing

WITH 100A EQUIPMENT GROUP. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY FOR LINCOLN AFS RED CARPET LEASE. PAYMENTS MAY VARY; DEALER DETERMINES PRICE. CASH DUE AT SIGNING IS AFTER $1,000 OWNER LOYALTY (PGM #33307) WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS WHO CURRENTLY OWN OR LEASE A 1995 OR NEWER FORD, LINCOLN OR MERCURY VEHICLE OR $1,000 COMPETITIVE CONQUEST BONUS CASH (PGM #30077) WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS WHO CURRENTLY OWN OR LEASE A 1995 OR NEWER NONFORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY MOTOR COMPANY CAR, SUV, OR LIGHT DUTY TRUCK. LESSEE RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESS WEAR AND MILEAGE OVER 31,500 MILES AT $0.20 PER MILE. LESSEE HAS OPTION TO PURCHASE VEHICLE AT LEASE END AT PRICE NEGOTIATED WITH DEALER AT SIGNING. TAKE NEW RETAIL DELIVERY FROM DEALER STOCK BY 3/31/15. SEE DEALER FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPLETE DETAILS. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY HAVE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT NOT INCLUDED IN PAYMENT.

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HOMES

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. _________________

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. _________________ Lot For Sale: 100x159, 15850 sq ft, Lot #8, Old Safari Heights Subd., Asking $15,500. Call 985278-1480. _________________

BUILDING FOR SALE

Building For Sale in Galliano on LA 1, next to W. 165th St., 2400 sq ft store w/lg. parking lot. $69,000.

To view property call 985-278-0697. _________________

FOR RENT

House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba lg. yard, $1000/mth. Also a Mobile Home For Rent, 2 br, 1 ba, newly renovated, $925/mth, all utilities included, background check. Both located in Galliano. Call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________ House For Rent: Lg. 2 br, 1 ba, lg. carport/shed, smoking outside, quiet neighborhood in Golden Meadow near Upper Elem.

School. $800/mth, $800/dep.

Taking applications.

Call 985-677-6255, leave message. _________________ 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. _________________

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 • 325-7107

Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner • owner / agent

BUILDING

FOR with Hwy. 90 access LEASE

House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, living rm, kitchen, dining rm, & spare rm, front porch, fenced in yard on W. 161st St. Taking applications. $975/mth, $975/dep. FMI call 985-258-7352. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose. FMI call 985693-4357. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport area. 3 br, 2 ba, all appl. included. $800/mth, plus deposit. Now taking applications.

Call 985-665-9538. _________________ Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel.

Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store.

Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers.

Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time? 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. _________________

House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136 _________________ 1BR Apts. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, in Larose. Sits on lg. lot in quiet neighborhood. $850 /mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367. Leave voice message. _________________

MERCHANDISE

200 Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more.

Call 693-7229 FMI. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450.

Call 985-637-1293. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 ¾” 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. _________________ (2) Mausoleum Spaces For Sale: Top row, side by side, in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. $9000.

Call 985-688-2186. _________________

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

$

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

• Adjacent to Jubilee Truck Stop

FMI Contact

ORION PROPERTIES

Monday - Friday

985-262-8645

400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

Old Rouse’s Shopping Center

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

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

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. _________________

HELP WANTED

Special Ed. Dist. #1 “The Center” is seeking a Full Time Direct Support staff for its facility in Cut Off. Successful candidates must be at least 18 yrs. old, possess a GED or high school diploma, possess a valid LA driver’s license, pass a criminal background check, physical drug test & agility/ability test. Int. parties should call Rose Grabert at 985632-5671 for an appt.

Applications will be accepted from Feb. 19 thru March 11, between the hrs. of 8 am to 2 pm. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 is seeking a Full Time Floater for its facility in Cut Off. Successful candidates must be at least 18 yrs. old, possess a GED or high school diploma, possess a valid LA driver’s license, pass a criminal background check, physical/drug test & agility/ability test.

Int. parties should call Rose Grabert at 985-6325671 for an appt. Applications will be accepted from Feb. 19 thru March 11, between hrs. of 8 am to 2 pm. _________________ Hard Working People Needed to work for a local company.

Hrs. to be flexible.

Time will start at 5 pm & work till finished.

For all int. parties please come by our office at 18076 Hwy. 3235, Galliano to fill out the application or call 985-325-4006. _________________

FOR SALE • FOR SALE • FOR SALE • FOR SALE • FOR SALE • FOR SALE 2012 Dodge Commercial 4500 Ram Chassis / Crew Cab / 4WD

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel - 12 foot flatbed, Loaded Runs great - Excellent maintenance - 174,000 miles

295,000

American Realty USA

$35,00

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Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com

Just 4 Him, Galliano location now hiring Exp. Licensed Cosmetologist/Barber.

Must be avail. To work Sat.’s. Will train. FMI call 325-4MEN. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 _________________ Joe’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 – 2 pm. _________________

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

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107

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

th W ill Sell Bo

for $45,000

2014 Circle M / Tow Max 40 ft Goose Neck Trailer NEVER USED! Not a scratch!

$13,000

Call 504-400-2678

FOR SALE OR LEASE

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. _________________ 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

SERVICES

Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________

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. _________________

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. _________________

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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!

K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off Locations

Floor Assistant

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

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

Must meet TWIC Card requirements.

Southern Guard

Service, Inc.

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

Call 985-798-7494.

$

WATERFRONT DOCK

• Truck Stop offers For Viewing Call 24 hour a day fuel / 337-836-5580 food / ice

Joe’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 – 2 pm. _________________ Moran’s Marina is taking applications: Maintenance, Cashier, Summer Help, Deli & Kitchen.

Applications can be picked up at front store, 9 am – 5 pm.

Ask for Rachel. _________________ 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@employus llc.com _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

American Realty USA

is now accepting applications for part time and full time

Security Guard Positions

Apply at 109 West 12th St. in Larose

Call 985-693-4316 for more info.

Boo Legendre

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

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

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

MLS 116384: NEW LISTING 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.

MLS 116391: NEW LISTING 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.

MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

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

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport.

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $295,000.

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

MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose.

New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000

Located at 247 Walnut Street Grand Isle, LA Approx. 3 Acres of Fenced in Property 300’ Water Frontage Elevated 4’ with Limestone

5 Office Buildings on Property

For All Inquiries Call (985) 475-5402

MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal.

Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

Residential Property

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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS 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 _________________

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ J & P’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 Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

985-637-8633 _________________

Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free!

Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured.

Call us today!

985-278-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express. _________________

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 __________________

Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting.

New or old construction.

Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ F.U.N. Parties!

To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ 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. _________________

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.

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE

448-7623

Now Hiring

NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS

Must be trustworthy and responsible.

Experience in Landscaping a plus.

Serious Inquiries Only: 985-696-5550

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!

If you’re in need of someone to take care of an elderly loved one at night, please give me a call.

985-258-6346 _________________ 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.

Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service. 985-691-7570. _________________

PETS

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

PRAYERS

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors.

This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days.

Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

LDC _________________________

NOTICES

I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 300 LaTour Blvd., Mathews, LA 70375. Business name: La Tour Holdings, LLC d.b.a.

La Tour. /s/ Joey Adams, Owner, Dino Chouest, Owner, Ben Bordelon, Owner, GCGK Investments, LLC. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster, located across from the office

Now accepting applications for

Warehouse Clerk Required: Valid Driver’s License

Must submit to drug screening & physical exam.

Please contact Nicky Collins at nicky.collins @chouest.com E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com

is not allowed. No dumping behind office. _________________

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com

Adams and Aline G. Loupe.

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland in charge of arrangements. ____________________________

OBITUARIES

In Memory Of CLAUDE SOUDELIER, SR.

In Loving Memory Of THOMAS J. SIMONEAUX

Sunrise: Feb. 24, 1962 Sunset: Jan. 30, 2014 If we could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true; We’d pray to God with all our hearts, for yesterday and you.

A thousand words can’t bring you back; we know that because we’ve tried.

Neither will a thousand tears; we know because we’ve cried.

You left behind our broken hearts and happy memories, too.

But we never wanted memories; we only wanted you.

We love and miss you, Mom and Family ________________

Wishing you a Happy Birthday Dad up in heaven today. Waiting to hug and kiss you when we meet you there one day.

Love Forever, Wife & Family ________________

In Memory Of MARIE BREAUX

Wishing you a Happy Birthday in Heaven.

Gone But Never Forgotten, Love Gene, Gary, Kathleen, Garwin, & Karla ________________

MEMORIALS

JOSEPH ADAMS, JR. Joseph “Captain Joe” Adams, Jr., 64, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off passed away February 13, 2015.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 20, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Virgis M. Adams; daughter, Nicole Adams; son, Adrien Adams; brothers, Dale Adams, Johnny Adams Sr. and Delvin Adams, and sister Charleen A. Callais.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Adams Sr. and Alexina N. Adams.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________

LAURINE GUIDROZ Laurine “Tee” Guidroz, 90 a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015.

Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Sr. and Bertha Adams Guidroz; brother, Manuel Guidroz Jr. and sisters Earline G.

Arrest reports

Sunday, February 22, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

CARROLL BLADSACKER Carroll “Bubba, Brim” J. Bladsacker, 74, a native of Gretna and resident of Grand Isle passed away February 16, 2015.

Visitation was held on February 20, at Our Lady of the Isle from 11:00 a.m. till service time.

Funeral mass began at 2:00 p.m. with cremation following.

He is survived wife of 34 years Leoda Besson Bladsacker; children, Shannon Bladsacker, Kelli Bladsacker Scardino and husband Brad, Dakota Bladsacker; grandchildren, Jaicee Scardino and Alex Vacari, and brothers, Louis Bladsacker Jr., Charles Bladsacker, and Lawrence Bladsacker.

He was preceded in death by his parents Louis Bladsacker, Sr. and Carrie Olano Bladsacker; son Sean Bladsacker; brothers, Albert George Bladsacker and Henry Bladsacker and sister, Eldora Vidal and Judy Bladsacker.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________

ALLEN MOBLEY Allen A. Mobley, 60, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015.

A graveside service was held in Cheramie Cemetery on Wednesday, February 18, at 10:00 a.m.

He is survived by his son, Dave Danos; brothers, Timmy Mobley, Jonathan Mobley and Jimmy Mobley; sisters, Emma Lois Dardar, Linda St. Pierre, Bonnie Mobley, Kathy Plaisance and Sarah Dion; 1 grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Mobley, Jr.; mother, Mable Billiot Mobley; sister, Rebecca Mobley.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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, Dravin 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 in charge of arrangements. ____________________________

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The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

FEBRUARY 12, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jason Livas, 30, Thibodaux.

Expose genital/p.hair/anus/vulva/nipple in public place to rouse.

NPD Samuel Johnson, 22, Raceland. Fugitive, contempt of court, violation of parole, domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property.

FEBRUARY 13, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Loney Dardar, 37, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts), simple criminal damage to property.

Roy Hebert, 50, Houma. Theft of goods.

Brian Gilton, 27, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

Autumn Adams, 32, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Wanda Plaisance, 45, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery.

FEBRUARY 14, 2015 Louisiana State Police Charles Henry, 23, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, maximum speed limit, operating vehicle with suspended license, other offenses.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Troy Harris, 32, Houma. Simple criminal damage to property.

Lance Dupuy, 23, Raceland. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon, reckless operation without accident.

Scott Malcombre, 52, Larose. DWI 2nd offense, tail lamps required.

Kevin Jarvis, 39, Sulphur, Disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition, simple battery, enter/remain after being forbidden-movable structure.

Charmaine Cantrelle, 38, Larose. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Jason Livas, 30, Thibodaux. Simple battery.

Kristen Williams, 28, Golden Meadow. Domestic abuse battery.

Thibodaux Police Department Samuel Sims, Jr., 31, Gray. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

Antoine Westley, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Willie Brown, 43, Napoleonville. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment.

Donald Anderson, 34, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

Earl Stevenson, 71, Houma. Violation of stop sign, poss. of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle, DWI 2nd offense.

FEBRUARY 15, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Troy Caldwell, 21, Napoleonville. Contempt of Thibodaux City Court.

Kenneth Hickman, 27, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace-offensive, derisive, annoying words to another, poss. of marijuana 1st offense.

Jermaine Starks, 41, Thibodaux. Theft of goods.

Zachary Hebert, 18, Schriever. Contempt of Thibodaux City Court.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Gordon Dufrene, 46, Larose. Violation of protective orders, domestic abuse battery.

Jose Gonzales, 42, Cut Off. DWI 2nd offense, driver must be licensed, traffic control signals.

Dennon Percle, 26, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, reckless operation of a vehicle.

Wayne Moore, 52, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment, aggravated assault.

Louisiana State Police Mario Gonzalez, 25, Raceland. DWI 1st offense, careless operation, driver must be licensed.

FEBRUARY 16, 2015 Golden Meadow Police Department Dylan Melancon, 17, Leeville. 2nd degree battery, simple battery.

Thibodaux Police Department Barry Narcisse, 45, Leeville. DWI 1st offense, driving on roadway for traffic, tail lamps.

Paul Hebert, 32, Thibodaux. Theft of goods, disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kendrick Mitchell, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

John Butler, Houma. Possession of drug para., poss. of marijuana 1st offense, poss. of heroin, dab involving strangulation with child endangerment, dab., simple battery, dab involving strangulation.

Bobby Faulk, 32, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Nicole Pere, 36, Galliano. Contempt of court, operating a vehicle while under suspension.

Blane Smith, 34, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Aaron Guidry, Jr., 46, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Oris Lee, 51, Golden Meadow. Simple battery, disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition.

Brandi Rodrigue, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts).

Linda Roussell, 32, Galliano. DWI 2nd offense.

FEBRUARY 17, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Raymond Johnson, Jr., 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Ryan P. Clement, 27, Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, careless operation.

Damon Coleman, 20, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Kenneth Westley, 45, Thibodaux. 2nd degree murder (felony), attempted.

Louisiana State Police Ivan L. Galliano, 25, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jarron Plaisance, 23, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, careless operation, violation of stop sign (no injury), hit and run driving with no personal injury.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your fears are the only things holding you back this week, Aries.

Confidence is all you need to move forward, so take some initiative and you will be glad you did.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You cannot outmaneuver karma, Taurus. You will reap what you sow this week, so remain positive and things will ultimately work out in your favor.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, do your best to prevent distractions from getting to you or affecting your performance at work. You can overcome these distractions if you just stay focused.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Certain responsibilities require all of your attention this week, Cancer.

Set aside some time to tackle these tasks one at a time, and you will be done before you know it.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Circumstances may shift without warning, Leo. It pays to have a backup plan available so you can make any necessary adjustments.

Think on your feet.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be emotionally invested in a cause or a belief, but you cannot expect everyone to share your passion. Give others room to form their own opinions.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Your ambition takes you on a few adventures this week, Libra. Keep an open mind, and these excursions will prove all the more valuable down the road.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 This week may mark a turning point in your love life. Enjoy taking this next step and make the most of all of the new experiences you share together in the days to come.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Take charge of your goals this week. Many of your goals are worthwhile endeavors that can be achieved through a combination of commitment and hard work.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, plan an excursion or a get-together with friends before boredom sets in. This will give everyone a chance to reconnect and engage in some lighthearted fun.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it will be very easy to get pulled off course this week. All you have to do is daydream for a while and time will fly. Make a to-do list so you can maintain your focus.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Stay put for a while, Pisces. Now is not a good time to make changes.

Stick with what has been working for the time being.

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