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Uninsured rate hit new low in 2014

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Lawmakers support most of Jindal plan to close midyear gap

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MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The share of Americans without health insurance dropped to its lowest level in seven years in 2014 as President Barack Obama’s overhaul took full effect, according to an extensive survey released Tuesday. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index found that the trend appears likely to continue this year, since 55 percent of those who remained uninsured told the pollster they plan to get coverage rather than face escalating tax penalties. No state saw a statistically significant increase in the share of its residents uninsured. However, states that have embraced the health care law continued to outperform those where political opposition remains strong. Ten of the 11 states with the biggest declines in their uninsured rates accepted the health care law’s Medicaid expansion, which provides safety-net coverage for low-income residents, mainly adults with no children living at home. Topping the list were Arkansas and Kentucky, with double-digit decreases. Montana, in the midst of an oil boom, was the exception among the top-performing states. Its uninsured rate dropped by 4.9 percentage points from 2013 to 2014, although that state has not expanded Medicaid and is letting the federal government run its online insurance market. In addition to expanded Medicaid, Obama’s law offers subsidized private coverage for people who don’t have access to it on the job. The federal government is running the online insurance markets, or exchanges, in most states. The Gallup report comes at a time of continuing uncertainty over the health care law. See Uninsured Page 5-A

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State lawmakers on Friday criticized but did not reverse nearly $61 million in cuts that Gov. Bobby Jindal levied across state agencies to close a midyear deficit. More than 135 state workers will be laid off. Open hours at state museums and parks will shrink. Three state historic sites will close. Plans to expand a program that provides home-based aid to people with developmental disabilities will be scrapped. Fewer dollars will be spent on transportation supplies, drug abuse education and law enforcement training. Members of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget raised objections to several of the reductions over the five-hour discussion about rebalancing this year’s $25 billion budget to account for the impact of falling oil prices. But individual lawmakers couldn’t get enough support from their colleagues to derail any cuts amid warnings that smaller reductions now would only mean deeper slashing next year, when the state faces a $1.6 billion budget deficit. “Anything that you take off the table today simply exacerbates the cuts See Lawmakers Page 5-A

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Cohen Allemand gets friendly with one of the horses at the Ro-Duz Ranch Saturday. The Ranch, a totally non-profit animal rescue organization, held a one-day Horse Camp introducing attendees to the basics of horsemanship. The Ranch is planning to host another camp on March 14. A Farm Volunteer Day is also set for Sunday, March 8. For more information on the upcoming events at the Ranch, or to volunteer or donate, call (985) 4757272 or (985) 637-7273.

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Barrios says State Farm more than just insurance

“The State Farm mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. That is exactly what I strive to do each and every day with all of my clients,” says Ashley Barrios, State Farm Independent Contractor. State Farm Insurance Company was founded in 1922 and is the leading property and casualty insurance provider in the U.S. “Many people don’t realize that we offer more than insurance coverage. We also offer mutual funds, vehicle loans, home mortgages, CDs, savings and checking accounts. And have amazing interest rates to offer,” says Ashley. State Farm doesn’t deal in cash banking – it’s a virtual bank – but that’s why their rates are so great. Most agents are also bank certified. “Our car finance rates and mortgage rates are awesome!” she says. “We pay higher interest rates on checking, savings, money market accounts, etc. Since we don’t have to pay salaries or brick and mortar costs like banks do, we can give more back on interest to your accounts,” Ashley Barrios has been with State Farm for more than 26 years. In 2006 she became an independent contractor and opened an office in Lockport. In 2012 she moved to her current location, 192 Hwy. 3161 in Cut Off, to be closer to home and her clients. There are four fully licensed agents under her direction along with a very skilled office staff. Together, the group has more than 70 years of experience with State Farm.

“I come from a State Farm family. My mom, who is my office manager, has worked for State Farm for over 40 years,” Ashley said. Everyone who walks through the door has a favorite agent in the office and can find an agent to meet their Ashley Barrios needs. Each personality State Farm within the office differs Independent Contractor but all blend together to provide honesty, experience and a pleasurable atmosphere for customers. State Farm deals with everyone from low to high-income people to those who need education and direction in the field. The insurance market is changing. With pressure from FEMA and the Corps of Engineers regarding flood and wind zones, Louisiana residents are feeling the impact. “We’re in hurricane and wind prone areas and prices are through the roof so no one wants to write policies here because exposure is so bad,” Ashley said. There have been a lot of changes with hurricane deductibles as well as laws and legislation in the state that affect the insurance market in Louisiana. Market penetration, mainly south of the Intracoastal, is also changing the insurance game. Lafourche has seen an influx of uninsured and unlicensed drivers, which affects car insurance rates. See State Farm Page 6-A

Bayou Playhouse Artistic Director Perry Martin will appear in the Pulitzer Prize winning play Harvey, opening Friday at the Playhouse.

Martin to appear on stage in prize-winning classic comedy, Harvey

The Bayou Playhouse presents Mary Chase’s classic comedy, Harvey, starring Bayou Playhouse Artistic Director Perry Martin. The Pulitzer Prize winning play made popular by the Oscar winning film starring James Stewart, will open on Friday, February 27 and run through Sunday, March 22 at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport. “This is the last role I ever performed as an actor at the old Thibodaux Playhouse 27 years ago. I left acting and started directing the following year.” Martin said. “The production won Best Play and I walked away with the Best Actor Award in 1985. Now, I’m just trying not to fall off of the Bayou Playhouse stage and remember my lines,” Martin continued with a grin. Harvey is a heart warming comedy about Elwood P. Dowd, a pleasant, See Harvey Page 6-A

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Church’s Family Life Center, 14757 E. Main Street in Cut Off. Delivery to businesses is available.

Calendar of Events News to Use

Bon Temps to host float capt. meeting Thurs.

The Le Krewe Du Bon Temps new float captains meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. Anyone interested in becoming a parade float captain must attend this meeting. For more information contact Corine Berthelot at 985-696-2433.

Luncheon fundraiser to be held Friday

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

Holy Savior to serve Lenten dinners Friday

The fundraiser committee at Lockport’s Holy Savior Catholic Church will serve 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 serve Lenten lunches Friday

Members of the Knights of Columbus Council #8898 of Larose will serve 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 27, is white beans, rice, and shrimp boulettes.

Relay for Life pageant set for March 1

South Lafourche Relay for Life will hold its Queen for Life pageant on March 1 at the St. Joseph Recreation Center in Galliano. The children’s groups, 0-13 years, will begin at 11 a.m. and the Teen, Miss, Ms/Mrs. will begin 1:30 p.m. Forms can be picked up at South Lafourche Bank in Cut Off. For more information call 985-677-1713.

LaSalette to serve Lenten lunches Friday

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

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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.

LRD3 to meet March 3

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

Letters and Opinions Church appreciates donations, support

The Israelite Baptist Church family would like to thank everyone for their participation, raffle donations, use of equipment and rendered services in kind. The event was a success. They cleared approximately $1820. The Church family would also like to thank Rev. Nolan Smith and the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church for the use of their facilities. This was an awesome exam-

ple of the definition of an outreach program. This community is well known for reaching out and helping those who are trying to help themselves. Thank you Mr. Charlie Wallace, for the pig and the dream. The 1st prize winner was Melanie Minor of New Orleans, half a pig; 2nd prize winner was Patricia Canupp of Galliano, $50 cash; and 3rd prize winner was Elnora Davis, $25 cash. Israelite Baptist Church Valentine, LA

Relay for Life team to raffle off cruise voucher

The Lady of the Sea Relay for Life team is selling raffles to benefit the American Cancer Society. One lucky winner will win a $1000 gift voucher towards a Carnival Cruise of choice. The second winner will win a complete camping set and the third place winner will receive $100. All winners will be pulled at the Relay for Life event on April 11 at the Larose Civic Center. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. For more information, call Star at 985-632-8275, ext. 275.

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VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF LAFOURCHE

Attention parents of all school age children residing in Lafourche Parish looking for an individualized, flexible educational setting for their children ‌

The Virtual Academy of Lafourche Online Type 1 Charter School is accepting enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year in grades Kindergarten through 12.

Visit any of these five locations: South Site in Cut Off on Hwy. 308

Central Site in Mathews Behind Central Lafourche H.S.

Bayou Blue Site at intersection of Hwy. 316 & Country Estates Dr. Harrison Street or North Acadia Sites in Thibodaux

Enrollment Period Is March 1 - 31, 2015. To register visit VALcharter.org or call Dianne Brown 985-446-2877.

“In a Small Pond� By Leroy Martin

“Mardi Gras II – High on Canal�

In the early fifties, television was in its infancy and only seen in barrooms, dealers’ window displays or in homes of the very affluent. Radio was still the dominate home entertainment medium since our area had only one TV station, WDSU, showing mostly test patterns and few programs. A Federal Communications Commission freeze did not allow others stations until after 1954. In our area we could hear 12 New Orleans radio stations clearly and Houma’s KCIL with static. At night the giant 50,000 watts clear channel stations, WWL New Orleans (5,000 day time), WLS Chicago, WLW Cincinnati, and WSM Nashville, went full power. Mexican border stations sold baby chicks and patent medicine with 500,000 watts and Hillbilly music. New Orleans radio stations WJBW and WWEZ each carried live programs with Gene Rodrigue’s Bayou Boys and Leroy Mar-

tin’s Southern Serenaders every Saturday. Although hard to believe today we received hundreds of cards and letters and dozens of telegrams even during the broadcast. Country music, (called “Hillbilly� then), was the preferred music of the bayou folks and Columbia Records (world’s largest) had signed 18-year old Ervin “Vin� Bruce from Cut Off. He soon became a south Louisiana superstar. Country music remained popular until Elvis Presley almost destroyed the industry. Rock and Roll was in and country music was out. Major artists lost their contracts and in 1956 Vin Bruce lost his. (My facebook friends, and anyone who wants to be, can scroll my facebook page to Leroy/Elvis for an interesting video.) In the 1960’s new artist like Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and the movie “Urban Cowboy� revived the music and pressure from Ernest Tubb and Hank Snow renamed hill-

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billy to “country� music. But the music we loved was eons away from Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. In 1962, as his manager, I got Vin Bruce a contract with Jin/Swallow records and organized a new “Acadians� band. With hit 45’s, (little records with a big hole), and hit albums, (big records with a little hole), a TV show (KHMA Houma), and a contract with the National Park Service (Smokey the Bear) to fly and play music at National Folk Festivals they sponsored in Washington D.C., St. Louis, MO, El Paso, TX and Atlanta, GA, among others, Vin Bruce and the Acadians were “in� again with better jobs and better contracts. In the 1960’s country music station, WSHO, opened in New Orleans. The owners made us their “go to� band for appearances at car dealerships, real estate home shows, bank branch openings, and even Pontchartrain Beach backing Grand Ole Opry stars. Around 1968 they built a high platform on the Canal Street neutral ground for Mardi Gras day where we broadcasted live as parades rolled on both sides of the street. It was hectic having to set up early in morning, but what an experience! A room with facilities, electric fans and food and drinks for musicians, wives and

VITA hosting a Super Tax Day at the Galliano Library

4U Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is hosting a Super Tax Day at the Galliano Library on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Why pay to have your income tax return prepared? Why pay for rapid refund when you can have it prepared and electronically e-filed for free and receive a speedy refund? To file taxes electronically on a married-filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required form.

staff was provided below the stage. The float riders threw to us from everywhere and as the beads and trinkets piled up to our knees we gathered and threw them back to the crowd amassed below. Unforgetable! As the many throws hit Doc Guidry’s electric fiddle it resounded in his amplifier like machine gun fire. Riders who knew us threw extra hard. Ouch ‌ A hectic but memorable day! Regretfully, we gave up after three years and WSHO followed suit. A friend watching TV

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heard our music and turned on a tape recorder which we heard a few days later. WDSU TV was broadcasting from a nearby booth with Mel Levitt interviewing New Orleans Mayor Victor Schiro. As our music bled through his mike we heard him angrily tell the Mayor: “What’s a Cajun band doing in our city of jazz?�, along with a few more uncomplimentary remarks. A few years later when Paul Prudhomme burned a redfish, the city proudly reclaimed its Cajun and Cre-

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Comments are welcomed at: leroymartin1929@gmail.com

Lafourche Parish Pre-K, Headstart, & Kindergarten

REGISTRATION

for 2015-16 School Year Beginning March 9, 2015 Registration Daily at Pre-K Schools Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Register Early for Next Year!

To be eligible for Public School Pre-K Services your child must be 4 years old on or before September 30, 2015.

To be eligible for Public School Kindergarten your child must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2015.

Registration is open to all children meeting the age and residence requirements. Parents should bring: Child’s birth certificate Child’s immunization record Child’s social security card Proof of residence/address (Entergy bill)

To be eligible for Head Start Services in the 2015 – 2016 school year, your child must be 3 years old on or before August 25, 2015 or 4 years old on or before September 30, 2015.

Additional items required for Head Start Program only

Child’s Medicaid card (if applicable) Parent’s social security card Proof of family income (2 recent check stubs, food stamp printout sheet, income tax returns, or other forms)

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that are inevitable in the (next year’s) budget,” said Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, the governor’s chief financial adviser. Louisiana’s income projections were lowered by more than $103 million last month, because of the worse-than-expected per barrel price of oil. It’s the second deficit to emerge in the current fiscal year that ends June 30. To rebalance the budget, Jindal intends to cut state spending by $61 million and use $43 million in piecemeal financing. While lawmakers stopped none of the cuts Friday, they did stall part of the governor’s stopgap funding plan, objecting to $14 million of the fund shifts, including a proposal to move $6 million from road work to instead pay for state police operations. The Jindal administration said it will come up with other ideas to fill that remaining gap. Senate Transportation Chairman Robert Adley said dollars from the state’s gasoline tax were intended for highway repairs and improvements, not state troopers. “The public’s going to ask what happened to my roads and why did you take all the money?” said Adley, R-Benton. Several lawmakers criticized the shelving of plans to expand health care programs that provide homeand community-based care for the elderly and people with developmental disabilities. The decision keeps more than 1,200 people from getting services. “How can you promise that to people and only take

it away a few months later?” said Darla Louviere, who attended Friday’s hearing to oppose the cut. Louviere, from Iberia Parish, said her 7-year-old son has been on a waiting list for services since he was an infant. Questions also were raised about the extent of cuts falling on agencies run by Louisiana’s statewide elected officials, the only offices that have announced layoffs to cope with the slashing. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said the elected officials’ agencies represent less than 3 percent of the budget but bore 16 percent of this round of reductions. “We have reached that point of diminishing returns,” Strain said. “I cannot fight fires without firefighters or fuel. I cannot inspect without inspectors.” Rep. Patricia Smith, DBaton Rouge, said Jindal isn’t doing enough to share in the cuts. She criticized the governor’s office for only taking a reduction of $10,000 — less than onetenth of 1 percent of its budget. “I’m flabbergasted by that, and I believe that as a leader, the governor should lead by example,” she said.

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Next week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges insurance subsidies for residents of states that have not set up insurance exchanges, defaulting instead to federal management. The federal HealthCare.gov currently serves 37 states. The survey is considered authoritative because it combines the speed of media polls with the thoroughness of large government studies. Pollsters interview 500 people a day, 350 days a year. In 2014, that added up to nearly 177,000 adults aged 18 and older. Comparing full-year results, Gallup found a drop

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of 3.5 percentage points in the share of Americans without health insurance from 2013 to 2014. The five most populous states all saw declines. For California, it was a drop of 6.3 percentage points; Texas, 2.6 points; Florida, 3.8 points; New York, 2.5 points and Illinois, 4.5 points. Texas remained the state with the highest uninsured rate, at 24.4 percent, while Massachusetts had the lowest, at 4.6 percent. Massachusetts had expanded coverage earliest, under former GOP Gov. Mitt Romney, whose approach foreshadowed some

of the central elements of Obama’s law. Dan Witters, research director for the poll, said about 12.3 million fewer adults were uninsured in the last three months of 2014, when compared with the third quarter of 2013, when HealthCare.gov was launched. The survey has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 1 to 2 percentage points for most states. The ongoing survey plans to report in April on the law’s impact in the first three months of this year. ____ Online: Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index — http://tinyurl.com/lbenbx6

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The monkey is off their backs. The Central Lafourche boys’ basketball teams are district champions. The Trojans earned the honor of being District 75A’s best in a tough, hardfought 66-58 road win over a game played at a sold out Thibodaux Tigers’ gymnasium on Friday night. The victory breaks a 40-year drought for the Trojans who haven’t won a boys’ basketball district championship since 1975. Until now, that is – a wonderful feeling for the Trojans’ players and coaches to say aloud.

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For Thibodaux, the Tigers needed a win to have a chance to make the LHSAA Class 5A State Playoffs. The intensity showed. In front of a standing room only crowd at the jam-packed, sold out gym, Thibodaux controlled the action early, pleasing the home-standing fans by taking a 16-13 lead. That advantage held up into the second half, as the Tigers rolled into halftime with a 27-25 edge. “It was a wild crowd,� Tigers coach Tony Clark said. “It definitely was a great environment to play high school basketball in. We had to come out early and give ourselves a chance, and we did that. We just didn’t do enough at the end to hold on.� In the third quarter, the Trojans slowly started to take control of the action, even if the scoreboard didn’t yet show it. Central Lafourche did a better job maintaining tempo in the third quarter which led to the teams heading to the fourth quarter tied 39apiece. In the fourth quarter, it was all Central. In the opening minutes of the final quarter, the Trojans used a big run to jump ahead by 12, to a 53-41 margin. The Tigers fought until the end, but were never able to threaten, succumbing to the Trojans’ tough, hardfought defense and timely offense, which secured the win. Senior Quade Williams sparked the dominance in the final quarter, scoring nine points during the surge. Batiste led the Trojans with 20. As the final seconds ticked off the buzzer, the party was officially on, as the Trojans’ players got tshirts to commemorate their big-time, history making night. Coach Mark Sanders said he couldn’t be prouder of his team. “I’m so happy for the kids,� Sanders said. “They’ve worked so hard

and they wanted this so bad. It wasn’t easy. Thibodaux came out and played a pretty good ballgame. But we played a great fourth quarter defensively and were able to get it done. I’m so happy for the kids.� But the work isn’t yet done. Now that the regular season is complete, the Trojans can now turn their attention on the Class 5A State Playoffs. Central Lafourche is a lock to host a first-round game, but their exact seed was not available at press-time on Monday morning. Batiste said it doesn’t matter who the Trojans play, touting that the team can beat anyone if they play their best. “We got one of our goals down, now it’s on to the biggest ones,� he said. “We’re happy with what we’ve done, but we’re not satisfied. Now, we move on to the big goal – making a run at state.�

SL girls fall in close, hardfought tilt with Walker Wednesday, February 25, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Two points. Just two stinkin’ points. That’s all that stood in the way of the South Lafourche girls’ basketball team and a spot in the LHSAA Class 5A State Quarterfinals. The No. 15 Lady Tarpons competed hard, but fell to No. 2 Walker on Monday night – a back and forth battle that was a fight to the finish with several lead changes and momentum shifts throughout the action.

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LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2-4D HERBICIDE, ROUNDUP, AND SURFACTANT

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Lafourche Levee District until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, March 5, 2015 in the office of the South Lafourche Levee District, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354. This advertisement is for the purchase of herbicide, as specified below, for a period ending September 1, 2015. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the purchase of the following items: 2-4 D Amine Active Ingredient: Dimethylamine Salt of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid - 47% or greater Inert Ingredients: 53% or less Bid price will be stated in price per gallon to be purchased in containers of 30 or 55 gallon drums. Roundup or Equivalent Active Ingredient: Glyphosate glyeine 41% Inert Ingredient: 59% Bid price will be stated in price per gallon Surfactant Principal Functioning Agent: Parofin Base Petroleum Oil 90%, Alkyi and Alkylpolgettylene Glycot, Fatty Acids 10% Bid price will be stated in price per gallon Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be rejected if this stipulation is not met. The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Bid shall be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, P. O. Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked “Bid on Chemicals”. Bids will be accepted only by registered mail or certified mail or bid may be hand delivered in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder. All other mailings will be rejected. Online bidding is also available through our website at www.slld.org. Any bid received after 10:30 A. M., Thursday, March 5, 2015 will be returned unopened. All bids will be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners at the March 9, 2015 meeting. The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 2/25/15 3/4/15

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The Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) is seeking a firm with the experience, capabilities, and qualified available staff to perform and provide a full and comprehensive vulnerability assessment report of the port system, which includes the Port Fourchon/LOOP Area. This assessment report is to include a complete review of existing assessments, and will identify

and define all critical infrastructure nodes, required individual security components, as well as all safety and compliance vulnerabilities. This assessment is to also consider the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of the information technology systems and infrastructure implemented by both the Port (and its tenants) where appropriate. The geographic area of consideration encompasses all infrastructure and facilities, public and private, in the Port Fourchon/LOOP Port Area. This assessment shall incorporate information contained in MSRAM III, and will cover all aspects of maritime security from the ability of developing a common operating picture for the area of operations to the capabilities of available response and recovery of assets. It is important to note that the GLPC also operates the South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport immediately adjacent to the LOOP land-based infrastructure, and as such, the Airport is to be given due consideration in this project. The review of existing assessments and analyses will require site visits and access to all stakeholders in the project including local agencies, authorities and contractors, including a robust stakeholder engagement process. Contracts will be awarded to the vendor that the GLPC determines to be best able to provide the mandated information and capabilities. Provision and installation of any hardware is NOT included in this Request for Proposals. Prospective proposers may obtain copies of the RFP by contacting the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office by phone at (985) 632-6701, fax at (985)632-6703, via the web at http://www.centralauctionhouse.com or e-mail at jonit@portfourchon.com. Deadline for submission is March 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the GLPC, 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 or online at http://www.centralauctionhouse.com. The GLPC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and/or waive any informalities in any proposal. The GLPC reserves the right to accept, reject or negotiate modifications to any proposal as it shall, in its sole discretion, deem to be in its best interest. The determination of adequacy of qualifications shall be at the sole discretion of the GLPC. Chett Chiasson Executive Director, GLPC 2/11/15 2/18/15 2/25/15

Legal advertisement GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION Wednesday, February 11, 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, Ambrose Besson and Perry Chighizola. Commissioner Terrill Pizani was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes from January 14, 2015 as read. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes from January 22, 2015 minutes as read. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed

to accept the financial report as read. President Sevin stated that the state has to approve the bids that were opened at the January 22, 2015 meeting. Once the port has the approval from the state, then a special meeting will be called to award the bid to start construction on the Commercial Dock on Oak Lane. Board Attorney, William Watkins, gave the following report: 1.Working on property lease to Jeff Smith and 2. Working on getting a legal opinion to have the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Agents enforce no mooring to Channel Markers. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to award the lowest bid to Tidewater Dock, In. to install 3 – 4 pile clusters in Caminada Pass. The port attorney will work on drawing up a contract that the President can sign. The motion also gives a deadline of March 15, 2015 for this work to be performed. A motion was introduced by Commissioner Galliano to accept the bid of Blake Terrebonne to do some minor wharf repairs. A discussion took place and it was decided to get more quotes to compare for the repairs. Commissioner Galliano withdrew his motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Galliano, seconded by Commissioner Chighizola and unanimously agreed to publicize in the next issue of the Island Beacon looking for contractors to do minor dock repairs. President Sevin stated that he had an employee meeting and discussed the perception of the community. Director Keller will work of a tri-fold showing the ports accomplishments within the community. Mr. Keller will also update the website showing more pictures such as the ADA dock and the oyster farming and other accomplishments. President Sevin and Director Keller will work on the updates. Commissioner Chighizola stated that Mr. Supan might have pictures and ideas for the website also. Commissioner Besson stated that one boat at the Commercial Dock is backing up and his wheel wash is causing the bulkhead to erode. Commissioner Besson stated that he spoke with the owner and boats cannot back up to the dock to prevent any more erosion to the dock. Commissioner Chighizola stated that the board would like to congratulate Martha Ham for being the 2015 Senior Queen for the Grand Isle Mardi Gras parade. The board also thanked Mrs. Ham for the invitation to the ball. May your day of rein be everything you envision. 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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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Union workers have been picketing outside two southeast Louisiana oil refineries as part of a national strike by the United Steelworkers union. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports that strikers marched Sunday outside the Motiva plants in Norco and Convent. A half-dozen steelworkers carrying picket signs stood at the entrance to the plant in Norco, drawing some honks of support from passing motorists. Steelworkers Local 750 spokesman Brent Petit says union workers at the two Louisiana plants had “overwhelmingly” voted to authorize a strike late last year. ___

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — American Cruise Lines later this month plans to introduce its second riverboat to be home-ported in New Orleans. Timothy Beebe, the company’s vice president, said Thursday the new boat will help meet the growth in demand for river cruises. Construction of the 150-passenger American Eagle was recently finished at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland. It’s now repositioning to New Orleans and is scheduled to arrive at the end of February. American Eagle, like the company’s Queen of the Mississippi, will offer various eight-day itineraries on the Lower Mississippi River between New Orleans and Memphis, Tennessee. It will have 84 staterooms and offer the “elegance of classic late 1800s riverboats.” The company also has announced a number of other journeys, including a 22-day complete Mississippi River cruise. ___

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Residency Requirements

Resident of Ward 5

Qualified voter who resides in Wards 3, 4, 7, 8, or 9 Resident property taxpayer of Fire District 9 Property taxpayer residing in the boundaries of the district.

Qualified voter and property taxpayer in the boundaries of the district

Qualified voter and resident of the area served by the district Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10 Shall have served as a fireman for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10. Resident of District 1

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Resident property taxpayer of Ward 3 or 7

The deadline for these positions will be Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 @ 1:00 p.m.

Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or downloaded from the LPG website at www.lafourchegov.org/Board_Vacancies.aspx. Applications can be delivered to the attention of Angela Matherne at 402 Green St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 or mailed to Angela Matherne, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

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South Lafourche had four underclassmen in its starting lineup this season, including two freshmen. They played competitively with several of the top teams in Louisiana – including Walker, who needed every bit of 32 minutes to

put the Lady Tarpons away. “I’m extremely proud of these girls,� Terrebonne said. “We were overall a young team with only two seniors. We shocked a lot of our opponents with our style of play. I’m just so very proud of these girls for everything they’ve done.� The Lady Tarpons

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weren’t far away from beating one of the best teams in the state. South Lafourche and Walker were neck-and-neck throughout the game, which was never comfortably led on either side. Walker enjoyed a 16-10 advantage after the first quarter, using a 6-0 run to close out the quarter. Freshmen Traya Bruce and Victorianna Nelson showed right away that they weren’t fearful of the big moment. Together, the duo scored seven of the team’s 10 points in the period. Junior Brinkley Callais added the rest with a 3-pointer. The second quarter was mostly a stalemate with the teams trading buckets for most of the way. When it was all said and done, Walker headed to the lockers with a 27-21 lead. Terrebonne said the Lady Tarpons shifted their offensive scheme before the game to counter the pressure defense Walker presents. Those adjustments really started to work in the second half. Out of the lockers, the Lady Tarpons surged forward and used balanced scoring to take a 34-32 lead into the final quarter. Balanced scoring was critical to the run, as five players scored in the surge, including junior post Breigh Cheramie, who had four of her six points in the period. “I thought we played well tonight,� Terrebonne said. “We changed some things up on the offensive side of the ball to break their press and to find holes in their defense.� In the end, they just didn’t make enough shots – close, easy shots. Terrebonne said that just about every time South Lafourche had a chance to make a run to take a decent-sized lead, they’d miss a layup or open shot – possessions the team has cashed in on throughout the season. That offensive inefficiency allowed Walker to regain control of the game in

the final minutes to secure the win. South Lafourche had its chances late, but they were never able to retake the lead in the final minutes, sealing the deal for the No. 2 team in Class 5A. When it was all over, junior guard Caroline Guilbeau paced South Lafourche with 15 points, while Bruce and Callais pitched in 12 and 11, respectively. But they’d all trade just about anything to have two more points to their tally, as that one, big bucket eluded the Lady Tarpons throughout the flow of the game. “We missed layups and shots around the goal that usually go in,� Terrebonne said when asked what allowed the outcome of the game to swing Walker’s way. “A few times on defense, we lost the top shooter, and that kind of hurt us a little bit, as well.� But fortunately for the Lady Tarpons, the future still looks pretty bright. With the 2014-15 season now put to bed, Terrebonne said she is already focused on the future. The coach said on the ride back to Galliano on Monday night that she would get a good night’s rest on Monday to reset her mind and flush away the painful loss to end the season. But once that’s done,

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she said she’s full steam ahead on 2015-16 – a year that looks to be pretty good for the Lady Tarpons. South Lafourche will return five of their seven primary contributors from this past season, including Guilbeau and Callais, who will now shift into the role of senior leaders. They will also have back Bruce and Nelson, who will be sophomores with a full season of starting under their belts. Combine that with a

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dominant junior varsity and freshman squad coming up, and Terrebonne thinks everything looks pretty good from here onin. Of course, that doesn’t mean much right now for anyone involved with the program who is still stuck on the fact that it was just two stinkin’ points that stood in the team’s way. “We will be back strong next year,� Terrebonne said.

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HOMES

2 Houses For Sale By Owner, in Galliano on same property. Both have new metal roofs. 4 br. and a 2BR. $80,000 OBO. Serious inquiries. Call 985-475-6386. _________________ 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 985258-3817 for a showing or more info. W. 147th St., Galliano. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 100x 159, 15850 sq ft, Lot #8, Old Safari Heights Subd., Asking $15,500. Call 985278-1480. _________________

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BUILDINGS

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

Mobile Home For Rent in Larose area: 3 br, 1 ba, $1000/mth with $600/dep., no smoking, no pets, includes utilities & appliances. Taking applications. Call 985632-4723. _________________ 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. _________________

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Commercial Property

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

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

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

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

MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available. MLS 113721:  Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included. $295,000.

MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $325,000. REDUCED

Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, no pets, clean, quiet, paying people. $700/mth, $300/dep. Call 985-475-6386. _________________ House For Rent on Jefferson St. in Golden Meadow: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, no refrig., no smoking, no pets. $800/mth, $400/dep. Call 985258-9615. _________________ 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. _________________ 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: 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. _________________ 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 in Golden Meadow: 3 br, 2 ba, partly furn., $ 1 1 5 0 / m t h , $1150/dep. For application call 985-6913780. _________________ 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. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party room, garage, executive home. All new appl., dishwasher, central heat/air. 3946 sq ft with 3100 sq ft living area. $1900/mth, plus deposit. Call 2588082. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, w/appliances, w/d, huge yard, shed, water pd., Galliano area. Avail. March 1st. Call 985291-1545. _________________

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MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

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

AUTOS

2009 Red Dodge Ram SLT Crew Cab 1500 For Sale: 5.7L Hemi tow package, 85,000 miles, cloth interior, cd player, great condition. Call 985438-1624. _________________

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

21 ft. Lombas built Aluminum Hull with 120 Force, $6000 and a 19 ft. aluminum Mud Boat with 4.3L Chevy Vortec V-6, with Velvet drive clutch, $6000. FMI call 985-691-1479. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Beautiful Baby Bed For Sale w/mattress, sheet & bumper pads. Great deal. $30. FMI call 985-258-1443. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Fri. & Sat., Feb. 27 & 28 at 320 E. 85th St., Cut Off. 7 am to 3 pm. Boys/girls & adults clothes _________________ Spring Clean Garage Sale: Sat. Feb. 28, 8 am till sunset at 314 E. 74th St. Size 9, 10, SAS, name brand 2x 3x women’s, 3x, 38 men’s, curtains, sheets, towels, yard stuff, furn., dishes, etc. _________________ Moving Sale: Too many items to mention at 156 W. 135th St., Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 26 & 27, 8 am till 3 pm, rain or shine. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. Feb. 26 at 193 E. 16th St., Larose, 8 am to 2 pm. Lots of everything, nice clothes, shelving unit, basketball shoot, Armoire, ceiling fan, knick knacks. _________________

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

MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

~ Larose Mini Storage ~ Spaces Available Call 693-3709. _________________

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. _________________ Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. 985-693-7229 FMI. _________________

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

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

1 BR Apts. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

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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. _________________ A local business is hiring a Personnel Manager. Competitive wage coupled with an excel. benefit package. Send resume to personnelmanager303@gmail.c om _________________ 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. _________________ Just 4 Him, Galliano location now hiring Exp. Licensed Cosmetologist/Barber. Must be avail. To work Sat.’s. Will train. FMI call 325-4MEN. _________________

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www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 @employusllc.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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

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Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and 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 paid 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. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________

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POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ 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. _________________

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Our Sons Todd & Chad Delaune

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Our Sons

Although our sons to heaven you have gone, our heart sings the saddest song. For your smiles and laughter we will always long. We know in heaven, peace you have found, no more of this craziness do you have to be around. Just know this, our sons in our heart you will always be. Our love for you will last beyond eternity. We miss you more than words could say. With you again, we will be some day. So until that time shall come, remember we love you so very much our sons. With Love, Dad Jessie & Mom Dolores _____________

Happy Birthday WANDA “DA” TERREBONNE

Born: Feb. 29, 1964 Died: Nov. 13, 2013 We’re sending a dove to heaven with a parcel on its wings, be careful when you open it it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much we miss you and to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain to walk with  us throughout our lives until we meet again. Forever in our hearts, Love Your Family & Friends _____________

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CAROL FALGOUT Carol Ledet Falgout, 100, a native and resident of Raceland was born on Thursday, December 24, 1914 and passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Visitation was held at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 24, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Leonard Louis Falgout, III (Gordon Ann); daughters, Carol F. Murzi, Linda F. Stevens (Francis); sister Lula Mae Zeringue; grandchildren, Thomas Falgout (Lisa), Benny Falgout (Tonya), Denise Falgout, Michael Murzi, Jr. (Veronica), Suzanne Theriot (Darren), Peter Murzi (Michelle), Anthony Murzi (Amber), Ann Shelly (Joe), Chris Babin (Gypsy), Tim Babin (Shelly), Kristal Stevens, Damian Stevens (Rachel); great grandchildren, Lilly Jane, Lane, Abigail, Collin, Katherine, Caroline, Michael, III, Devin (Brittney), Shelbie (Trey), Josie, Niya, Kaleb, Quincy, Joshua, Matt (Ashley), Michelle (Bryan), Lauren, Skyler (daughter of Jennifer), Aubrie, Evan, Courtney, Devin, Cy, Kaitlin, Jonah, Bryce, Reece, Bennet; great great grandchild, Carleigh. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Leonard Louis Falgout, Jr.; father, Alfred Paul Ledet; mother, Annette Marie Roussell Ledet; brother, John Bruce Ledet (Sarah); sister, Irma Katherine Ledet, Myrtle Ledet Arcement (Clarence); father-in-law, Leonard Louis Falgout, Sr.; mother-inlaw, Louise Rodrigue Falgout; brotherin-law, Thompson Zeringue; son-in-law, Michael Murzi. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, Ladies Alter Society, AARP, BPW, Homemakers. Thanks to Dr. Nawaz, Dr. Wong, Ochsner/St. Anne Home Health Care, Southern Care In Pt. Hospital and especially to Ochsner/St. Anne Emergency Room Staff and Third Floor Staff and sitters. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _______________________

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LENORA DOUCET Lenora C. Doucet, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away February 19, 2015. Visitation will take place at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on February 24, from 11:00 am till service time. A memorial service will be held in the funeral parlor with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of

The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held its monthly birthday party on January 22nd. Those celebrating birthdays in January were: Mary Arceneaux, Geraldine Chiasson, Penny Gautreaux and Marlene Turner. Seniors, if you would like to join in on the fun please call the center at 985-532-5930, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m.

The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held its monthly birthday party recently. Those celebrating birthdays in February were: (top row) Chris Castalano, Linda Simoneaux, Thelma Eschette, Lois France, Rosalie Trahan Ernest Colby; (bottom row) Elva Ledet and Terry Champagne.

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VILMA PITRE Vilma Fuselier Pitre, 84, a native of Buras, and resident of Galliano, passed away February 3, 2015. Visitation was held on February 9, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow from 1:00 p.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 3:00 p.m. with burial in Hebert Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Nadine Pitre Cheramie; son, Michael L. Pitre; grandchildren, Yon M. Cheramie and Adrienne M. Cheramie; great grandchildren, Tommy Hickok Jr. and Damien Provost; brother, William J. Fuselier Jr. and sister Deloris “Tiny” Fuselier Savoie, and friend of the family Danny Arceneaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Landry G. Pitre; parents, William J. Fuselier Sr. and Nettie Tullier Fuselier and brother Jules E. Fuselier and father of her grandchildren Farrel T. Cheramie. Mrs. Vilma was a beautician and hairdresser for many years, who enjoyed going to the camp with her family and crocheting for her family and friends. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _______________________

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59 years Willie A. Doucet Sr; children, Willie A. Doucet Jr. and wife Wanda Doucet, Hillard J. Doucet and fiancé Debbie Matherne, Lisa Doucet Harper and husband Mark Harper; grandchildren, Theresa Doucet Delatte, Jeremy Doucet, Hilary Doucet, Brandon Harper, Shawn Harper, and Shayna Harper; great grandchildren, Dustin Delatte, Tesa Delatte, Ryder Doucet, Logan Harper, Cason Harper, and Gavin Harper, and sister Betty Callahan Roe and husband Walter Doyle Roe. She was preceded in death by her parents Eade J. Callahan and Vivian M. Callahan and sister Rowena Callahan Lefort and husband Ernest J. Lefort. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations in Mrs. Lenora’s name be sent to: The Bayou Bell Ringers, P.O. Box 116, Cut Off, LA 70345. _______________________

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

JENNY DUFRENE Jenny L. Dufrene, 53, a native of Thibodaux, and a resident of Raceland, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 with her loving family at her side. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. A Memorial mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 Saturday, at St. Hilary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Charles J. Dufrene; daughters, Caroline C. Dufrene, Jaclyn M. Dufrene; mother, Sylvia F. LeBlanc; brothers, Danny J. LeBlanc, Earl A. LeBlanc and sister, Charleen L. Westbrook. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene LeBlanc. Her family and friends were her life! Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes 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 18, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Aaron Joseph Matherne, 37, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). Ryan P. Baye, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Dwight A. Blackledge, 54, Raceland. Contempt of court. Kelvin Jones, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Nicholas Duhe, 17, Raceland. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling. Wuilmer Rivera, 31, Larose. Contempt of court (6 cts), driver must be licensed (2nd or subsequent), driving on roadway laned for traffic, DWI 2nd offense. Chrystal Bergeron, 34, Gray. Contempt of court (5 cts), criminal mischief, filing a false police report, dist. of roxicodone. Tobe Bergeron, 36, Gray. Contempt of court. Brittany Dupre, 30, Bayou Blue. Contempt of court (3 cts). Deangelo Terrel, 28, Mississippi. Simple criminal damage to property, battery of a police officer (2 cts), resisting an officer w/force or violence, obstructing pubic passages. Jordy Smith, 29, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana 1st offense, poss. of mdma, driving on roadway laned for traffic, poss. or dist. of drug para., criminal mischief, filing a false police report, reckless operation without accident, resisting an officer, dist. of meth, illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old. Thibodaux Police Department Tyrone Woolens Charles, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. FEBRUARY 19, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Edward Bryce Ketchum, 33, Mississippi. DWI 2nd offense. Brian J. Curole, Jr., 20, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). Christina Ann Allen, 30, Larose. Contempt of court. Jarrod M. Lorraine, 46, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole. Louise Rodrigue, 46, Raceland. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Probation/Parole Charles B. Smith, III, 33, Lacombe, LA. Violation of probation/parole. Lionel Antoine Duncan, Thibodaux. Possession of a firearm carry concealed weapon by convicted felon. Nicholls Police Department Tristen Thomas, 18, Gibson. Carrying firearm/dangerous weapon by student/nonstudent at school. Louisiana State Police Rickey Perrilleaux, 23, Raceland. Possession of marijuana. FEBRUARY 20, 2105 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Martha Bustos, 48, Larose. Pandering-transporting persons for prostitution (felony, sex offense). Timothy Folse, 25, Houma. Contempt of court. David Jones, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jules Daigle, III, 36, Bayou Black, Contempt of court (2 cts). Edward White, 18, Houma. 2nd degree battery Jawan Robertson, 19, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery w/ child endangerment. John Butler, 29, Houma. Fugitive. Larry Allen, 46, Raceland. Failure to register and notify as sex offender (felony). FEBRUARY 21, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kendyl Dufrene, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Shaquille Williams, 22, Gibson. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Roland Johnson, Jr., 53, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Jake Foret, 24, Houma. Fugitive. FEBRUARY 22, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Floyd Gage, 35, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property, unauthorized entry of an inhabitant dwelling (felony). Derise Lucien, 22, Napoleonville. Fugitive, contempt of court, poss. or dist. of drug para., operating vehicle with suspended license, other offenses, poss. of marijuana (1st offense). Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joseph Wheaton, 49, Houma. Fugitive. Kerry Alexander, 30, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole

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