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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Two councilmen announce plans to run for parish president

A spring tradition …

Education board doesn’t reverse course on testing ‘opt-outs’

Two more people have announced their plans to run for the parish president seat this fall, and both are currently Lafourche parish councilmen. Aaron Caillouet and Joe Fertitta announced their plans last week to run for the position held by Charlotte Randolph who is completing her third term this year. For Fertitta, a Republican from Thibodaux, it will be his first run for the position. He represents the eastern edge of Thibodaux, Lafourche Crossing and St. Charles during his third term on the council. Caillouet, however, who has no party affiliation, served as parish president from 1996-2000 and now represents much of Thibodaux city limits and neighborhoods north of the city. Caillouet and Fertitta will be joined on the ballot by Harris “Chuckie” Cheramie, a Greater Lafourche Port Commission member and Galliano native. According to the Daily Comet, Cheramie, a Democrat, said in January his main focus will be business development in Lafourche, which he said is not keeping up with Terrebonne Parish’s growth. See Councilmen Page 5-A

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s top school board on Thursday rejected a proposal to waive penalties for schools whose students refuse to take Common Core standardized tests later this month. Instead, members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, known as BESE, asked for a tally of the participation rate and will decide later whether the “opt-outs” are so widespread that they want to take action. See Education Page 5-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, MAR. 9

SOUTH LAF. LEVEE DIST. 3:00 p.m. 17904 Hwy. 3235, Galliano LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Galliano Hwy. 308 Office SL QUILTERS 6:00 p.m. Larose Civic Center

AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m. Golden Meadow TUESDAY, MAR. 10 LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. 4786 Hwy. 1, Mathews LAF. LODGE F & AM 7:30 p.m. West Main St., Cut Off

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 11 LAF. PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Galliano Hwy. 308 Office

Staff photo by Babs

A nice way to spend the day! Cullen and his dad Brad Howes did a little crawfishing recently in Larose. Seems the pair caught just enough for supper, too. Also, just when you thought Spring was going to make an appearance, Old Man Winter sends another arctic blast our way … and crawfish don’t like the cold!

US running out of room to store oil; price collapse next?

Shotgun-yielding man dies unexpectedly after being detained

JONATHAN FAHEY AP Energy Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has so much crude that it is running out of places to put it, and that could drive oil and gasoline prices even lower in the coming months. For the past seven weeks, the United States has been producing and importing an average of 1 million more barrels of oil every day than it is consuming. That extra crude is flowing into storage tanks, especially at the country’s main trading hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, pushing U.S. supplies to their highest point in at least 80 years, the Energy Department reported last week. If this keeps up, storage tanks could approach their operational limits, known in the industry as “tank tops,” by midApril and send the price of crude — and probably gasoline, too — plummeting.

“The fact of the matter is we are running out of storage capacity in the U.S.,” Ed Morse, head of commodities research at Citibank, said at a recent symposium at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. Morse has suggested oil could fall all the way to $20 a barrel from the current $50. At that rock-bottom price, oil companies, faced with mounting losses, would stop pumping oil until the glut eased. Gasoline prices would fall along with crude, though lower refinery production, because of seasonal factors and unexpected outages, could prevent a sharp decline. The national average price of gasoline is $2.44 a gallon. That’s $1.02 cheaper than last year at this time, but up 37 cents over the past month.

A 49-year old man unexpectedly died Wednesday after he was taken into custody for allegedly firing a shotgun along the Schriever Overpass, Terrebonne Parish sheriff’s Troy Brady deputies said. Cops in Terrebonne Parish responded to multiple calls in reference to an armed male, later identified as Troy Brady of 127 St. George Road, Schriever, walking in the roadway with See Brady Page 5-A

See Oil Page 5-A

AM. LEGION POST 315 7:00 p.m. - Galliano

Although horses were the focus of the one-day Ro-Duz Ranch camp held recently, newly born twin goats, pigs, ostriches, chickens, donkeys, rabbits, cows, dogs and cats were also included.

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Arrests............................8-A Calendar of Events.........2-A

A Farm Volunteer Day will be held at the Ranch, located at the end of W. 190th St. in Galliano this Sunday, March 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Classifieds................6-A/7-A Engagements.................3-A

Horoscopes....................7-A

If you are 13 and older and would like to help out, call (985) 475-7272 or (985) 637-7273 for any questions or to sign up.

Legal Advertisement......8-A Lottery.............................2-A Memorials.......................7-A

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

Pictured is Kolbie Eschete petting one of the two-day old twin goats at a recent camp, along with several who attended.

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

Surfin’ the Net.................8-A

Wedding..........................3-A Worship Directory...........4-A

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Sunday, March 8, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Fire Dept. grand opening set for Mar. 14

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Lenten Mission to be presented Wed.

A Lenten Mission entitled “Keys to the Kingdom: Unlocking the Treasury of Merit” will be presented at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, on Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-8 p.m. Dr. Nathan Eubank, a Professor of Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary will be the guest speaker.

Anger management classes to begin Thurs.

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services will hold its Fireworks: Anger Management classes (three two-hour sessions for ages 18 and older) on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on Mar. 12, 19 and 26. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.

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Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 will host a grand opening of its North Galliano Fire Station on Saturday, March 14. The free public event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 17475 Hwy. 3235 in Galliano (two miles south of Wal-Mart). Attendees will be treated to free food, a fire chief and firefighter meet and greet and will be able to explore the newest fire truck and equipment.

Mini-Einstein camp slated for March 14

South Lafourche High School Math and Science Club is sponsoring a Mini Einstein camp on Saturday, March 14. The event will be an afternoon of demonstrations and hands-on science activities and will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on the SLHS gym side. Students in grades first through fifth can attend. Cost is $10 per student, groups of 3 or more is $7 per student. Snacks will be provided.

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event to be held on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Les Reflections du Bayou will sponsor the Cut Off and Galliano sites. Anyone wanting to volunteer in these areas must sign in at the South Lafourche Library in Galliano. Call 985-6326382 to register in advance to receive a t-shirt. For the Leeville site contact Janet Rhodus at 235413-4414. Bags, etc. will be provided to volunteers.

North Galliano Fire Sta on Saturday, March 14 10am - 2pm

17475 Highway 3235, Galliano (2 miles south of Wal-Mart)

Free Food

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The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, recently announced that Elie McRae of Cut Off is one of 814 students named to The College of Saint Rose Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, McRae had to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail.

The Israelite Baptist Church, located in Valentine, will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday, March 15 at 2:25 p.m. Church members are asking for your presence and support during the event. Rev. Timothy G. Campbell will be the guest speaker. He is the pastor of the Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. The Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church male chorus will be the guest choir.

Teams needed for Cracklin’ Cook-Off

The Cut Off Youth Center will hold its annual Cracklin’ Cook Off and Craft Show on Saturday, March 28. Contact D’Lynn Boudreaux at the COYC, 985-632-7616, for cook off rules or craft booth information.

The 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 artist and crafters and invited to participate. Limited space is available so reserve yours now. No booth fee. First come basis. For shrimp boulette cooking competition entries, please contact Janet Rhodus 225-413-4414 or via email janetrhodus@hotmail.com

Local boy makes N.Y. college Dean’s List

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The Lafourche Shrine Club will host its 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, March 28 at the Larose Civic Center Pavilion from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. The event promises food and fun for the entire family including a chili cook-off, car show, auction, craft vendors and more. For more information contact Ward Mayet at 985691-2408 or wardmayet @yahoo.com or Zachary Gisclair at 985-201-4107.

Valentine church to celebrate anniversary

Teams sought for Shriners’ cook off

The public is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the

America needs help and it’s time to start some place.

Enact a flat tax immediately. Make Americans’ lives simpler. Throw out the tax code. Let poor families pay zero. Middle class families could pay 10% to 15% and high-income people could pay about 20%. Obviously the dollar amounts and percentages can be changed in either direction, the concept is what is important. Why have we made filing and paying our taxes such a nightmare? If we simplified the tax structure in this nation we could easily eliminate more than half of the Internal Revenue Service. Stop birthright citizenship and maternity tourism. Currently, people from China are paying in excess of $50,000 to hide out in places in California so they can give birth to a child in our Country. They accomplish this by lying on their visa as to the purpose of their visit to America. This entitles the baby citizenship in America and later a passport. This means that they can come back to America and go to college. If they are poor then you and I will pay most of their college expenses. Maternity tourism has turned into a multimilliondollar industry with thousands of Chinese women now coming to California to give birth. The little babies can also go back to the Middle East and grow up in a militant culture. With a passport in hand they can come back to the United States to create terror. It’s time to change this. Only babies born to legal residents of our country should be entitled to citizenship. However, we need to send a message loud and clear that there is no future in breaking the law to get to America to have your baby in order to gain citizenship. Secure our borders. Build a wall that is high and wide. Guard the wall 24 hours a day. This is not necessarily a cure-all remedy but it’s something that is greatly needed. We need to use our homeland security and military to guard the wall. We have lots of military personnel scattered out all over the planet. We can use some of

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these to patrol our borders. The cost would be phenomenal but the cost pales in comparison to the weakening of our nation. Bring our jobs back from China and Mexico. Americans need jobs and money. It’s time to cut the corporate tax rate to 15%. Perhaps then, some corporations will come home or stay here and hire legal American workers. Coming home but hiring undocumented workers should equal automatic hefty fines for any corporation. Americans have to help with this process. Labor unions cannot be waiting at every port of reentering employers to beat them over the heads with all their demands. If this scenario happens we still will not get our jobs back. Americans must also help by searching for and buying American made products. This is tough. We need to try. We need to shop as little as possible at stores that sell products made in China and Mexico. China and Mexico are not our friends. However, they do want our money and both nations would enjoy

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eventually taking over our nation and telling us all what to do. Cut Government. Government has become too large and wasteful. Government is a growing, hungry monster that is demanding more and more cash. We could cut government 10% across the board with the exception of Social Security and our Military. People who have paid into Social Security for years deserve what they receive. Our military earns every dollar that we pay them and they deserve to have our full support. Will these suggestions alone solve America’s problems? No, but it’s a start and we desperately need to start some place.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated American columnist and author of American Issues, Every American Has An Opinion and ten other books. He is read in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group, organization or this publication. Like his facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ GlennMollette

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son of Roseline and Siles Foret, Geraldine and Herbert Pierce and the late Leroy Callais, Sr. The joyous event will take place in March of 2015.

Crotwell – Callais

Todd and Dawn Crotwell of Lockport are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Jada Rochelle Crotwell to Shaun Michael Callais, son of Chad and Anita Pierce. Jada is the granddaughter of Darnell Matthews, John Matthews, Lorraine and Jerry Crotwell. Michael is the grand-

The wedding will be held on April 4, 2015 in Santa Rose Beach, Florida.

Edgar A. Gaudet and Dana F. Gaudet announce the engagement of their daughter, Sunni Renee’ of Lockport, to Chance Michael Chiasson of Cut Off, son of Ronnie and Karen R. Chiasson.

Robert Breaux and Tracy Tyler announce the engagement of their daughter, Kalin Renae Breaux to Dustin Joshua Landry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave and Donna Landry. The wedding will be held on April 17th at 7 p.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Donald and Sandra Matherne and Frederick and Molly Breaux. The prospective groom is the grandson of Raymond and Nona Matherne and the late Clifton and Elizabeth Landry.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The owner of a New Orleans poboy shop is so fed up with graffiti that he’s offering food as a reward. Scott Wolfe Sr. has offered 1,000 pieces of chicken for anyone with the name and location of the men seen on a security video scrawling graffiti on the back of his business, Melba’s New Orleans Po Boys. Wolfe told WGNO-TV on Tuesday that the city has a well-known graffiti problem but the culprits are rarely caught on video. ___

Pictured is the 5th generation family of great-great grandfather Ervin Bourg, great grandmother Miriam Gisclair, grandfather Zachary Gisclair, mother Hope Peterson and baby Brodon Taylor.

Jindal wants to fill college fund with recovery dollars

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s budget proposal for next year would continue a higher education incentive fund that steers money to high-demand job programs. But the spending would be reduced and tied to a more complicated financing source. At Jindal’s urging, lawmakers set up the Workforce and Innovation for a Stronger Economy Fund to link higher education money to projected workforce demand. They put $40 million toward the effort this year. Next year, Jindal proposes to spend $30 million on the WISE Fund, with 80 percent coming from hurricane recovery dollars allocated to Louisiana. Higher education leaders are concerned about the strings that come with those dollars, to meet federal criteria for the spending. A smaller portion of this year’s WISE Fund involves recovery money, and those dollars haven’t arrived to campuses.

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Pictured is the 5th generation family of great-great grandmother Mable Gisclair, great grandfather Rodney Gisclair, grandfather Zachary Gisclair, mother Hope Peterson and baby Brodon Taylor.

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Sunday, March 8, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Prejudice against women still exists in our society Our American society has come a long way in recognizing the fact that men and woman are equal. However, we still have to deal with the prejudices against women that still exist in our society. I am going to suggest that many men (and a few women) still do not believe that men and women are equal in the sight of God and in our society. Only 40 percent of Americans say that society generally treats men and women equally. Attitudes have changed considerably in this regard over the past 20 years. Even so, a sizable minority of adults (45%) still say that society favors men over women, down from 62% in 1993. Often high society social clubs where white men meet for recreation and informal business transactions are off limits for females. That is one reason we have such a low percentage of women in executive positions and in the boardrooms of the biggest companies. Why are women paid less than their male counterparts in all the labor divisions for the same work they do? Women hold only 4.2% of Fortune 500 CEO positions and 4.5% of Fortune 1000 CEO positions. When it comes to politics, women hold 18% of the seats in the U.S. Congress and 23% of statewide elected executive offices. There is something radically wrong with this picture. Why is there so much domestic violence against women in our society? This is between people who are supposed to love each another. Too often civil authorities treat the women who are sex trafficking victims like criminals and not like victims. Let’s face it, the real criminals are those who perpetuate this heinous crime – the traffickers and those who purchase sex. Unfortunately, re-

Aux. Unit 349 reports on recent activities

The regular monthly meeting of the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 349 was held at the Post home with President Betty Cavalier presiding. The unit draped its charter in memory of Kathy Blanchard, a member that died recently. Officers read prayers and the members prayed for her. The Unit held a bingo party for the residents at the Raceland Manor and donated $30 for the prizes. The membership chairman reported that 241 members paid their dues and encouraged the other members to pay theirs as soon as possible. The Unit sent a $100 check for cancer to the “Relay For Life”. A $50 donation was sent to Special Olympics for their games to be held in Hammond. The Raceland American Legion Post 349 is housing the Spring Conference for the Third District of the American Legion at the Quality Inn Hotel in Houma. The conference will be held on April 17-19. The Unit purchased a $100 ad in the booklet published for the conference. Members of the unit will be entering, for competition, their reports of the work accomplished by the unit during the year. The Unit paid $100 to the American Legion Auxiliary State Department for its assessment. The post will celebrate its birthday at the next monthly meeting on Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. All post, auxiliary, junior auxiliary and SALS are invited to attend and help them celebrate this event. Doris Lagarde, Publicity Chairman

sources for victim recovery are scarce, and awareness of the issue has been low within government, law, and local communities. Without proper support for victims and a shift in culpability to the traffickers and “pimps,” this crime will continue to grow. Female students are raped in appalling numbers, and their rapists almost invariably go free. The Department of Justice in 2007 found that about one in 10 undergraduate women had been raped at college. Most of the perpetrators on campus and in society are hardly ever arrested and the conviction rates are very low. Because of the fear that they won’t be believed, only about 5 percent of college women who are raped report the assault to the po-

lice. Nationwide, the Department of Justice states that about 35 percent of rapes and sexual assaults were reported to the police in 2013. That’s still low, but it’s better than the 5 percent reported by college women. Research suggests that more than 90 percent of campus rapes are committed by a relatively small percentage of college men – possibly as few as 4 percent – who rape repeatedly, averaging six victims each. Yet these serial rapists overwhelmingly remain at large, escaping serious punishment. Promoting equal opportunities for women and men should be a major priority for those who follow Christ’s lead of treating men and women with equal respect and dignity. Christians be-

lieve that both men and women were made after the Divine image and likeness and that both men and women reflect God’s intellect and will. Restrictive attitudes toward gender roles can lead to a denial of the basic human right of equality. Stereotyped gender roles can prevent human development and social justice. We must challenge any system and structure that perpetuate any inequality or gender stereotyping. Created in the image of a loving God and equally endowed with a rational spirit, all people have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, we are all called to participate in the same divine blessings and enjoy equal dignity.

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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

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

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. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle 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

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.

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

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

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

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

Crosspoint Church

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

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

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

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

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

Bethel Baptist Church

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

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

Victory Life Church

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

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

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

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

Open Door Revival Center

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

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

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

Community Fellowship

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

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

Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

632-7575

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.

PRESBYTERIAN

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 United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church

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

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

13581 East Main - Larose

St. Anthony Church

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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

Christian Fellowship Church

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

13841 East Main - Larose

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

Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 15300 West Main - Cut Off 129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410

Pictured are the Lockport Holy Savior Soaring Eagles for the month of February. The character trait of the month was “Respect”. (Row 1) Brynn Matherne, kindergarten; Owen Adams, Nursery 4-H; Bre Griffin, Nursery 3; (Row 2) Maverick Dufrene, 4th grade; Aiden Thibodaux, 3rd grade; Madison Morel, 2nd grade; Alexander LeBlanc, 1st grade; (Row 3) Payton Parfait, 8th grade; Ilse Joingbloets, 7th grade; Cullen Cheramie, 6th Grade; and Jackson Falgout, 5th grade. Not pictured is Trevor Falgout, Nursery 4-B.

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

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

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

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

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

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

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal

Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 13086 Hwy. 3235 • Larose • 693-7188

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

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

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

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

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

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano

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

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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

MORMON

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

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

Voice Video

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985.693.0123

Internet Security

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential

Hwy. 308 • E. 73rd St. Galliano • 632-6571

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

Councilmen From 1-A

Another potential candidate is Jimmy Cantrelle, a Raceland businessman and former president of the Lafourche Library Board who has made three previous attempts at the position. Cantrelle has past ties to the Democratic Party but said he would probably run as an independent. Randolph, the Republican incumbent from Larose, has not officially announced whether she will run again for the seat. The fall ballot also includes races for governor, state legislators and Parish Council members. The primary election is scheduled for Oct. 24 with the runoff election set for Nov. 21. Candidates will sign up, or qualify, Sept. 8-10.

Brady

From 1-A

a gun firing several rounds into the air. Police say when they arrived on the scene they found Brady sitting in the middle of West Main Street with a shotgun near him. Officers say Brady was immediately detained. As deputies investigated, officials say he became unresponsive. Brady was transported to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center by EMS. He was pronounced dead shortly after. A cause of death has not been determined. Officials are awaiting results of an autopsy.

Oil

From 1-A

Other analysts agree that crude is poised to fall sharply â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if not all the way to $20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; because it continues to flood into storage for a number of reasons: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; U.S. oil production continues to rise. Companies are cutting back on new drilling, but that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reduce supplies until later this year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The new oil being produced is light, sweet crude, which is a type many U.S. refineries are not designed to process. Oil companies canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just get rid of it by sending it abroad, because crude exports are restricted by federal law. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Foreign oil continues to flow into the U.S., both because of economic weakness in other countries and to feed refineries designed to process heavy, sour crude. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This is the slowest time of year for gasoline demand, so refiners typically reduce or stop production to perform maintenance. As refiners process less crude, supplies build up. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oil investors are making money buying and storing oil because of the difference between the current price of oil and the price for delivery in far-off months. An investor can buy oil at $50 today and enter into a contract to sell it for $59 in December, locking in a profit even after paying for storage during those months. The delivery point for most of the oil traded in the U.S. is Cushing, a city of about 8,000 people halfway between Oklahoma City and Tulsa at an intersection of several pipelines.

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The city is dotted with tanks that can, in theory, hold 85 million barrels of oil, according to the Energy Department, though some of those tanks are used for blending or feeding pipelines, not for storing oil. The market data provider Genscape, which flies helicopters equipped with infrared cameras and other technology over Cushing twice a week to measure storage levels, estimates Cushing is twothirds full. Hillary Stevenson, who manages storage, pipeline and refinery monitoring for Genscape, says Cushing could be full by mid-April. Supplies are increasing at â&#x20AC;&#x153;the highest rate we have ever seen at Cushing,â&#x20AC;? she says. Full tanks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or superlow prices â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are not a sure thing. New storage is under construction at Cushing, and there are large storage terminals near Houston, in St. James, Louisiana, and elsewhere around the country that will probably begin to take in more oil as prices fall far enough to cover the cost of transporting the oil. Also, drillers are cutting back fast because oil prices have plummeted from $107 a barrel in June. And demand is showing signs of rising. While the Energy Department reported another enormous rise in crude stocks last week, up 8.4 million barrels from the week earlier, it also reported that diesel and gasoline supplies fell more than expected. That leads some to conclude that demand for crude will soon pick up, easing the surplus somewhat. But many analysts believe oil prices will fall through the spring, before summer drivers start to relieve the glut. ___ Jonathan Fahey can be reached at http://twitter.com/JonathanFahey .

Education From 1-A

The board voted 7-4 against the penalty waiver, proposed by BESE member Jane Smith. But members unanimously agreed to get testing participation information after Common Core exams are given March 1620 to 320,000 students in grades 3 through 8. A majority of members agreed with Superintendent of Education John White, who said the education board shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make changes to years of statewide testing policy two weeks before the Common Core tests will be taken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a report, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll size up whether or not there is a problem,â&#x20AC;? White said. The Common Core standards are benchmarks of what students should learn in math and English classes by grade level. They have been adopted by more than 40 states as a way to better prepare students for college and careers. Critics, including Gov. Bobby Jindal, say the standards are developmentally inappropriate and part of federal efforts to nationalize education.

Some parents who oppose the standards are refusing to let their children take the tests aligned with Common Core. It is not unclear how many. School leaders worry about the implications of the testing refusals because students who skip the test will produce zeros for themselves, their schools and their school districts in calculations of school performance scores. Those scores can determine school takeovers and other penalties. Common Core opponents say that teachers and principals have shamed students in front of their classmates or have told them they might not be able to participate in afterschool activities if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the standardized tests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfair to parents and teachers to not give them some clarity as to the consequences for opting out before the testing period,â&#x20AC;? Jindalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant chief of staff Stafford Palmieri said after the board meeting. She described it as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;scare tactic.â&#x20AC;? Smith, a Common Core critic from Bossier City, said parents have the right to keep their children from taking the tests and schools shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be held responsible for those decisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a variable that the schools just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have control over,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. Board President Chas Roemer said voting in advance to waive penalties â&#x20AC;&#x153;says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK to tell everybody to not take the test.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irresponsible,â&#x20AC;? he said. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing was the latest in a series of bat-

tles over whether the state should continue using Common Core. To try to lessen the criticism, members of the education board also agreed to: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Speed efforts to review the standards. The review is required for 2016 under state regulations. White will present a plan to accelerate it. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Delay consequences for schools that perform poorly in the transition to the Common Core standards and testing. School districts will get two years of testing results, from 2015 and 2016, before the scores affect school letter grades, teacher evaluations and student promotion. Accountability consequences will begin in the 2016-17 year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Postpone the use of a teacher evaluation system tied to the growth in student achievement on standardized tests. The evaluation method, known as the Value Added Model, is supposed to apply to about a third of teachers

Sunday, March 8, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

whose coursework is covered by standardized tests. It was to resume in the

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HOMES

House For Sale in Cut Off, 3 br, 1.5 ba, approx. 1200 sq ft. Asking $85,000. Call 985-691-1367 & leave message. _________________ Homes For Sale: (2) mobile homes on one lot. Homes are 16x80 ea., 3 br, 2 ba ea. In great cond. Lot is 150x96. Also includes one shed & all furn. in both. Must sell together. Perfect for rental properties. Asking $90,000 OBO. Located at 179 W. 67th St., Cut Off. FMI call 985-665-3309. _________________ House For Sale, located in Golden Meadow, 2 br, 1 ba, with shed & attached carport. Asking $60,000 OBO. FMI call 985-696-1057. _________________

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. _________________

LAND

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

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, fully furn., in Golden Meadow area. $ 8 0 0 / m t h , $800/damge dep. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________

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

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. _________________ 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. _________________

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

Apt. For Rent in Lockport area, 1 br, wood floors, appliances, w/d. $550/mth, $550/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Single Apt. For Rent: All utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep. Call 985798-5800. _________________ 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 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. _________________ House For Rent in Cut Off, 3 br, 1.5 ba approx. 1500 sq ft. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985-691-1367 & leave message. _________________ 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 985-278-1136 _________________ 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. _________________ Hitachi NV45AB2 For Sale: 1 ¾” gal. nailer. $60. Works good. Call 985-2586558. _________________ Peach Trees For Sale: $5 ea. Call 985691-9466 or 985-6322602. _________________ Ikea Tromoso Loft Bed Frame For Sale: White, full sz., used, great cond. $100. Call 985-859-8905. _________________

CAMPERS

1999 Viking Coach Pop-Up Camper For Sale: Clean & in good cond. Call 985-6324853 or 985-6965734. _________________

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. _________________ Boat For Sale: Fishing Vessel L&M, 47x16, steel hull. Asking $50,000. FMI call 985-691-4008. _________________

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. _________________ 1995 Ford F250 Ext. Cab For Sale: V8, diesel engine, good work truck, runs great, $2500 OBO. Call 985258-1810 or 985-8558802. _________________

HELP WANTED

Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter/Operator. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision, & dental ins. Pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins or Jada Pitre at 985-632-8068. _________________ Sitter Needed. Christian preferred. Call 985-696-1607. _________________ Night Auditor Needed Immediately. Must be able to work weekends & holidays. Computer exp. necessary. Apply in person at Days Inn in Galliano, 18434 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. No Phone Calls! _________________

3,476 sqft. Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off 80 x 180 lot

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

American Realty USA

Furnished, Walk-In Ready

$260,000

295,000

Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107

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

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. _________________ A local business is hiring a Personnel Manager. Competitive wage coupled with an excel. benefit package. Send resume to personnelmanager303@gmail.c om _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for Exp. Dozer /Excavator Operator. Offers hospitalization, 401K & pd. vacation. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

American Realty USA

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

FOR SALE OR LEASE

Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ 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. _________________

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.

Service, Inc.

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. 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

985-696-7377

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

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. _________________ 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. _________________

Southern Guard

Call Boo Legendre

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Commercial Building For Sale

Old Rouse’s Shopping Center

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

Office: 985-693-7229

$35,00

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

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for $45,000

$13,000

NEGOTIABLE

Call 504-400-2678 Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

MLS 117739: NEW LISTING 3,476 sqft. commercial building, totally renovated in 2013, 80 x 180 lot size, furnished, walk-in ready. Located on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. $260,000. MLS 116370: 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: 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: 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: 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.

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

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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 Dlocated north of Intracoastal in Larose. REDUofCE New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty parking. $85,000.

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

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SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

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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. _________________

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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Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ 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!

Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ 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. _________________

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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.

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Evans Concrete Construction House Slabs, Driveways, Sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ In Home Ironing Service. Will pick up & deliver. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2585773. _________________

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 __________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ GOT LEAKS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

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NOTICES

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

The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ 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: 2606 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow, LA 70357. Business Name: MeMaws Cajun Cuisine, LLC. DBA: Me-Maws Cajun Cuisine. /s/ Lorey Boura, Member and Scott Boura, Member. _________________ 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: 16273 E. Main, Cut Off, LA 70345. Business Name: El Paso Mexican Grill. DBA: El Paso, LLC. /s/ Fernando Chavez Jimenez, Owner. _________________ Reward If Found: New John Deer Lawnmoewr stolen from Golden Meadow area. Call 985-665-1220 with info. _________________

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PRAYERS

PRAYER FOR ADDICTION God of life, You made me in Your perfect image, to live in Your love and to give You glory, honor and praise. Open my heart to Your healing power. Come, Lord Jesus, calm my soul just as you whispered “Peace” to the stormy sea. St. Jude, most holy Apostle, in my need I reach out to you. I beg you to intercede for me that I may find strength to overcome my illness. Bless all those who struggle with addiction. Touch them, heal them, reassure them of the Father’s constant love. Remain at my side, St. Jude, to chase away all evil temptations, fears, and doubts. May the quiet assurance of your loving presence illuminate the darkness in my heart and bring lasting peace. Amen _________________________ 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. Amen _________________________

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OBITUARIES

WILLIAM BUSEY Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at SamartMothe Funeral Home in Mathews for William H. “Will” Busey, 43, a native of Houma and resident of Golden Meadow, who passed away on March 4, 2015 at 6:03 a.m. A private burial will be held. He is survived by wife, Geraldine L. “Geri” Busey; son, William Busey and Betty Busey; step son, Kyle Marcantel; daughter, Taylor Busey and Terry Busey; step daughter, Tiffany Kee (Joshua); brothers, Wilson (Bubba) Busey, Jr., Russell Busey, Wilson A. Busey and Milton Busey; sisters, Mary (Susie) Chenier, Dora Bergeron; grandchildren, Gage Kee, Kevin Marcantel, Tucker Kee and Connor Gulley. He was preceded in death by parents, Wilson (Buster) Busey Sr. and Betty Busey; sisters, Mary (Susie) Chenier, Fanny May Thibodeaux and Louise Busey. _____________________

RICKEY MELANCON A mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Rickey Melancon, 59, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, who passed away on March 3, 2015 at 7:53 p.m. Visitation was from 12:30 till 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. Burial will be at a later date, body will be cremated. He is survived by wife of 35 years, Terrie Johnston Melancon; daughter, Angela Melancon Guidry and husband Jared; grandchildren, Ryland and Aubrie Guidry; brothers, Roland Melancon, Jr. and Frank Terrebonne and wife Missy; sisters, Carolyn M. Toups and husband Buddy and Cheryl Melancon. He was preceded in death by parents, Roland Melancon, Sr. and Dolcina Serigny Melancon. Rickey was a lifetime shrimper. He loved being with his grandchildren. He took pride in being a jack-of-all-trades. _____________________

JERRY KLAUSE Jerry J. Klause, 55, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off. Religious services were held at 12:00 p.m. Friday at Christian Fellowship Church with burial in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Velta Gisclair Klause; mother, Vina Guidry Plaisance; sons, Austin M. Klause, Arias M. Klause; daughters, Amaris M. Klause, Arielle M. Klause; mother-inlaw, Mary B. Gisclair and sister Kathleen Klause. He was preceded in death by his father; Gerald Klause; step father, Freddie Paul Plaisance; father-in-law, Madio A. Gisclair; brother, Todd Plaisance; grandparents, Walter and Isabel Guidry, Clement and Irene Klause and nephew, David Bordelon. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________

TROY BRADY Troy Brady, 49, a native of Larose and resident of Schriever passed away on March 4, 2015. Visitation was held on Friday, March 6, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 11:30 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2:00 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Pat Brady; son, TommeyRay Brady; brothers, Todd Brady (Janie), Toby Brady (Stacy), Trent Brady (Dawn). He is preceded in death by his mother, Kate Cheramie Brady. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. _____________________

PERCY GUIDRY, SR. Percy J. Guidry Sr., 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose passed away March 1, 2015. Visitation took place on March 4, at First Baptist Church of Larose from 8:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral services began at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by children Patricia Guidry, Kathy Robles, Polly Danos, Russell Guidry, and Dolly Lefort; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; brothers, Ulysses Guidry and James Guidry, and sisters, Joyce G. Gaspard, Glorine G. Pitre, Nancy G. Kiffe, and Susie G. Eymard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Eula G. Guidry; parents, Gustave and Ophelia G. Guidry Sr.; son, Percy Guidry Jr.; daughter, Bonny Guidry; brothers, Gustave Guidry Jr. and Dudley Guidry; sisters, Pearline G. Dietrich, Virgie G. Hymel, Gloria Ayo and Claudia G. Gaspard. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _____________________

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Give a loved one the benefit of the doubt before jumping to conclusions. This beloved confidante deserves your trust and ardent support. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, expect some powerful emotions to surface when you meet a new person this week. You may be immediately drawn to this individual, so embrace the attraction. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the week starts off on a bumpy note but quickly turns itself around. By Friday, you will have a smile on your face and be ready to make the most of the weekend. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some long weeks have left you physically and emotionally wiped out. Take some time out for yourself in the coming days and resist the urge to jump back into the fray too quickly. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A romance at work begins to heat up, Leo. This may be the perfect opportunity to find your match. Just don’t let feelings get in the way of productivity.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 A problem dominates your thoughts as you work to find a solution, Virgo. Until you pull away and focus on something else, you will not be able to see the answer clearly. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a difficult decision to make, but forge ahead with what you think is best. Keep a level head and weigh all of the consequences of your decision. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Friends jokingly suggest you have psychic powers, Scorpio. They are put to the test this week when you suspect something is amiss. Rectify the situation in due time. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Avoid taking a big financial risk this week, Sagittarius. Hold on tight to your money and resist the temptation to spend any money for the time being. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Pressure to complete an important project will find its way to you this week. No matter how quickly you need to get things done, calmly approach the tasks at hand.

ROY GUIDRY Roy A. Guidry, 76, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away March 3, 2015. Visitation was held on March 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 11:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 1:00 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Nage G. Guidry; sons, Tommy P. Guidry and wife Daphne, Michael A. Guidry and wife Jennifer, Ryan J. Guidry and wife Amanda; daughters, Gay Orgeron and husband Henry, Bonny Louviere and husband Peter; stepchildren, Gerry Galjour Jr. and wife Anna, Shane Galjour, Rowdy Galjour and wife Angelle, Tracy Galjour and companion Tim, and Gavin Galjour; 12 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren, brothers Dudley Guidry and Oneil Guidry Jr., and sister Annette Triche. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years Fay R. Guidry; parents, Oneil Guidry and Lillie M. Guidry; grandchild. Lacey Guidry, and great grandchild Tanner Guidry. Mr. Roy was a member of the Knights of Columbus, South Lafourche High School Booster Club, the American Legion, Bible studies and a sports fanatic who loved spending time with family and friends. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _____________________

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Resist the instinct to keep your feelings bottled up this week, Aquarius. Get your thoughts out in the open, and you will instantaneously feel much better. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you will be very productive this week as you benefit from a new outlook. Plan ahead for some magic.

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Grants help library expand programs, hire summer interns Three teenagers charged Know a gamer who Grant will help the branch mators, level designers, July to assist with various following incident in Gheens wants to design his or her implement a video game audio artists, story writers, aspects of the library’s

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own video game? Or a teen (ages 16 or 17) looking for summer work? The library might be able to help, thanks to two recently awarded grants from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. The Lockport and South Lafourche branches were each awarded $1,000 YALSA grants earlier this month. The Lockport Branch’s $1,000 YALSA/Best Buy Teen Tech Week Mini

design camp where area teens will learn the technical and creative skills used by today’s game designers. The library’s Game Design Camp will allow teens to join a Development Team to create their own role-playing video game throughout March to celebrate Teen Tech Week. The program will allow 20 to 40 Tweens and teens ages 12 to 18 to join a team and design a first-person roleplaying game. Tweens and Teens will learn some of the skills necessary to become ani-

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces. Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.

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Eight-year-old Nina brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good…mostly A’s and a couple of B’s. However, her teacher had written across the bottom, “Nina is a smart little girl, but she has one fault.

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Resweber then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber, Leoda Bladsacker; Police Chief Euris Dubois ABSENT: 0 Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Resweber and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as presented. Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the February 10, 2015 town meeting as written. The following ordinance was offered by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Resweber: ORDINANCE NO. 925 An ordinance requiring a permit for use of municipal property for business operations in the Town of Grand Isle; requiring the provisions of certain information prior to issuance of such permit; and otherwise providing with respect thereto; WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of LSA-R.S. 33:4401, LSARs.45:1361 et seq, this municipality’s police powers, and in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the Town of Grand Isle recognizes its right, duty and obligation to regulate and maintain the integrity and safety of the Town’s property and rightof-ways; and WHEREAS, there are persons and entities which utilize and desire to utilize the Town’s property and right-ofways to conduct business operations, including but not limited to the provision of telecommunication, internet, electrical, cable, water, gas or business operations. BE IT THEREFORE ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, State of Louisiana, that no person or entity may enter upon, traverse, either above ground or below, or otherwise utilize any property, servitude, or other property right, owned, leased, possessed, or controlled by the Town (herein referred to as “Town Property”) for the conduct of Business Operations without first being issued a permit to enter Town Property for Business Operations as more fully set forth hereafter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, except those approving any cable or video franchise agreement in force and effect between the Town and any cable or video service provider. Roll call vote there as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Resweber, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This ordinance was declared adopted this 24th day of February, 2015 and becomes effective on said date. Hearings were held on the following proposed ordinances which will again be heard at the regular town meeting March 10, 2015 at which time they will be eligible for adoption. ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance requested by G. I. Development, L.L.C. (Billy Ward) for approval to re-zone a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, as shown on a map made by Joseph C. Picciola, entitled, “Division of Block 5 in the Gulf Stream Park Subdivision”, dated December 17, 2012, from Zone B-1 to R-3. Said lots are further

She talks too much in school. I have an idea I am going to try, which I think may break her of the habit.” Nina’s dad signed her report card, putting a note on the back, “Please let me know if your idea works on Nina because I would like to try it out on her mother.” shown on and in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “Map Showing the Redivision of Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision, located in Section 26, T22S-R24E, Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, dated 7 November 2014. ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance requested by G. I. Development, L.L.C. to approve the redivision of Block 5 to Gulf Stream Park Subdivision into nine individual lots, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF BLOCK 5 OF GULF STREAM PARK SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 26, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 7 November 2014, and to re-zone Lot 2, Block 5 of Gulf Stream Park Subdivision from Zone R-3 & B-1 to Zone R-3 in its entirety. ORDINANCE NO.____ An ordinance requested by Scott Verdin to approve the combining of Lots 17A, 18, 19 & 20, Square “D”, of Saxon Subdivision into Lot 17B, Square “D” of Saxton Subdivision, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING SURVEY OF THE LOTS 17-A, 18, 19, 20, SQUARE “D” OF SAXTON SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 10, T22S-R24E, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 20 AUGUST 2014. ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance requested by Tim Callahan to approve the reconfiguration of Lots 10, 11 & 12, Square 24 of Grand Beach Subdivision No. 11, into Lot 10-A and Lot 12-A, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF LOTS 10, 11, & 12, Square 24 of GRAND BEACH SUBDIVISION NO. 11, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, LOCATED IN SECTION 28, T22S-R24E, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, dated 8 DECEMBER 2014. Police Chief Dubois was recognized and gave the following police report: 1. Fines collected for the period of January 29 thru February 19, 2015 totaled $1,968.50. No other information was available as his secretary was on vacation. The Mayor then thanked the police department for a job well done for the Grand Isle Mardi-Gras parade. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of March 10 and March 24, 2015 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance approving the reconfiguration of a portion of Lot 5 of Tropical Landing Subdivision, Addendum No. 1, to create a new addendum to Tropical Landing Subdivision, into individual Lots 1 through 7 and Lots 9 through 19, Block E of Tropical Landing Subdivision, Addendum No. 2, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “Proposed Addendum No. 2 to Tropical Landing Subdivision, A Redivision of a Portion of Lot 5, Located In Section 28, T22S-R24E, Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana”, dated 8 December 2014. Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and agreed by majority to approve Drew Gruhlkeys’ plans to add an extension of 300 feet to an existing pier and construct a boat dock at 1037 Highway 1, within Caminada Bay in Grand Isle. Council Member Lafont voted no because he would like to have more time to examine the plans. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with hearings scheduled for the regular town meetings of March 10 and March 24, 2015 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance revoking the dedication of a ten (10) foot roadway or rightof-way between Lot 7 Plot B property belonging to the Jefferson Parish School Board and Lot 5 Plot A property belonging to Herbert Vegas for a distance of 66.8 feet from Lot 5 property belonging

programmers and game testers. They’ll create characters, images, and backgrounds; learn design and function; construct menus; select music and sound effects; learn basic programming and design; and more. Kristen Angelette, branch assistant at the Lockport Branch, says the program is designed to help teens gain confidence and marketable skills. “We believe this workshop will assist teens in developing their digital literacy skills and discover opportunities in the fields of computer animation and game design,” she said. The Game Design Camp will involve five workshop days, each consisting of 30 minutes of general instruction and one to two hours of assisted design work. Tweens and teens must register to attend, so sign up at the Lockport Branch. Game Design Camp dates and times are 2 p.m. on March 14 and 28 (both Saturdays) and 4 p.m. on March 11, 18, and 25. SUMMER INTERNS WANTED Is your sixteen- or seventeen-year old looking for summer work? Thanks to YALSA and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the South Lafourche Branch is seeking two teen interns to help with the 2015 Summer Reading Program. Teens will work 50 hours during June and to

the Jefferson Parish School Board shown on a plan of H. L. Zander C.E. dated 7/24/05. The following resolution was jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2678 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LGAP) FOR FY 2014-2015 GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the Louisiana Office of Community Development’s Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) offers funding for infrastructure and long-term capital improvements; and, WHEREAS, Towns are eligible to apply for grants for up to $35,000 for projects which address and resolve basic human health and safety needs and enhance the quality of life; and, WHEREAS, the Town of Grand Isle desires to improve the quality of life of all its residents and enhance the growth and development of the Town through the purchase of new equipment for the Natural Gas Department; and, WHEREAS, the Town has submitted an application for grant funding through LGAP in the amount of $35,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council for the Town of Grand Isle, convened in regular session, that the Town of Grand Isle has the complete support of the Town Council, and upon approval accepts the funds into the Town. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town of Grand Isle Council does hereby authorize Mayor David Camardelle to sign and execute all documents pertaining to the implementation of the projects. Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Resweber, Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 24th day of February, 2015. Motion by Council Member Resweber seconded by Council Member Ray Santiny and unanimously agreed to approve payment of the retainage fee of $31,800.00 to Schexnaydre Restoration and Construction for the work on the Grand Isle Maintenance and Storage Facility on Medical Avenue. Council Member Resweber requests/reports: 1. Mentioned that he spoke to Supervision Chris Hernandez concerning cutting the grass on the beach crossovers. The Highway grass cutter will cut the crossovers when the cuts the Highway shoulders. Council Member Jay Lafont thanked Jean Landry and her group of school kids for planting flowers in the American Legion Memorial at the Community Center. Mayor’s report: 1. Extended condolences to Council Member Bladsacker for the recent passing of her husband Carroll “Bubba” Bladsacker. 2. Requested that the Council appropriate $6,325.00 for the purchase of gas meters and equipment for two commercial meters. The request was unanimously approved on a motion by Council Member Resweber and seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. 3. Working with State Park official to keep the park open by providing help to clean their beach and provide assistance in picking up their garbage. 4. Working with Wildlife and Fisheries for funding to refurbish their beach and to place rocks to prevent erosion. 5. Request the Council provide a $200 budget for the Clean City Contest – approved unanimously on a joint motion by the Council. 6. Announced that Plaquemine Parish employees were here today to visit Grand Isle and to witness how the rock jetties were helping to protect the Island from erosion. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk

Summer Reading Program and will earn $10 per hour, for a total of $500 each during the summer. To be eligible for an internship, teens must be either 16 or 17 years old; be enrolled in local public or parochial schools or be homeschooled; and live in the South Lafourche communities of Larose, Cut Off, Galliano, Golden Meadow, Leeville or Fourchon. Teen interns will assist in Summer Reading programs ranging from Story hour and crafts to theatrical performances and guest storytellers. Primarily, they’ll help staff members plan for and implement Summer Reading programs, but they’ll also have an opportunity to assist in programs such as LEGO Robotics, K’nex Kids, and more. The South Lafourche Branch will be accepting applications for the two available internships in the coming weeks. Interested teens should provide their names and contact information to the library.

Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Public Library. She can be reached at 6327140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.

Three teenagers were charged following an incident in Gheens. Caleb Baugh, 19, Thomas Guidroz, 19, and a juvenile, all of Gheens, face charges stemming from the incident. Just before 11 p.m. on Monday, March 2, deputies responded to a disturbance in the 2200 block of LA Highway 654 in Gheens wherein Caleb Baugh had reportedly punched another man. When deputies made contact with Baugh, there were two passengers in his vehicle, Thomas Guidroz and a juvenile. Baugh admitted to deputies that he had chased down another man and punched him in the face. Deputies learned Baugh had firearms in the vehicle, and while retrieving them, observed a large amount of pills and drug paraphernalia in plain view. In all, deputies recovered 104 clonazepam pills, 10 MDMA pills, and a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. Deputies learned the narcotics and paraphernalia belonged to Baugh, and some of the paraphernalia belonged to Guidroz. They also learned the three had allegedly been driving around smoking marijuana.

Larose resident showcasing work in New Orleans Home & Garden Show

Larose resident Tracy Wisehart-Plaisance is among a handful of artist and designers showing their talent during the 60th Annual New Orleans Home & Garden Show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome next weekend. Plaisance accepted an upcycle challenge benefiting New Orleans Habitat for Humanity and her work will be available during a silent auction held during the show. For the show, artists and designers were asked to walk through the Habitat ReStore and pick out an item or items that they could upcycle, recycle or “newcycle” – create something completely new out of building materials or household items. For this challenge, Plaisance chose several items: - Three sets of chairs and matching tables; each set will be auctioned as a

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. MARCH 2, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Marvin E. Dehart, III, 26, Bourg. Contempt of court (2 cts). Yaswanta Lawson, 31, Lockport. Contempt of court. Michael Diggs, 24, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Tyheara Wilson, 32, Gray. Simple battery. Nathean Robinson, 24, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (3 cts). Dale Ingram, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Joseph Scott, 35, Thibodaux. Sentence imposed or theft. Jekeisha Westley, 18, Thibodaux. Turning movement and required signal, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driver must be licensed, resisting an officer. Freddie Bonvillain, Sr., 60, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Kevin Hill, 54, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. La. Wildlife & Fisheries John Verret 32, Chauvin. Taking oysters from unapproved area (polluted), contempt of court (2 cts). MARCH 3, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Caleb Baugh, 19, Gheens. Possession w/intent to dist. klonopin, illegal carry weapon in presence of cds, poss. w/intent to dist. mdma, aggravated assault, poss. of methamphetamines, simple battery, illegal use of control drug in presence of person under 17, poss. or dist. of drug para. Brittany Adams, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Joseph Mandella, Jr., 29, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Derek John Baudoin, 33, Houma. Contempt of court. Katrina Porche, 26, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Grover Phipps, III, 44, Raceland. Fugitive, theft of a motor vehicle. Jason Rodenberg, 45, Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, careless operation. Latreec Young, 23, Houma. Possession w/intent to dist. oxycodone, violation of stop sing (no injury), reckless operation w/o accident, resisting an officer. Thibodaux Police Department Tarrell Harris, 32, Schriever. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless operation without accident. Illinois Crosby, 30, Thibodaux.

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- A dinette with four chairs - A metal glider from the 40s All proceeds from the silent auction will go to Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans. The New Orleans Home & Garden Show, presented

Contempt of court. Shontell Clark, 37, Houma. Possession of bath salts/molly (aminorex, cathinone, fenethyline, methcathinone, methylone).

Caleb Baugh

Baugh was charged with possession with intent to distribute clonazepam and MDMA, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17 years old, and simple battery. He is being held at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in lieu of $14,500 bond as set by Judge John E. LeBlanc. Guidroz was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. The juvenile found in the car was charged with a curfew violation.

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Jacob Gaudet, 26, Thibodaux. Obstruction of justice-destruction/damage/vandalism (felony), poss. of cocaine.

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