Sunday, April 12, 2015 The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, April 12, 2015

Council on Aging offers a variety of services to senior citizens

Forecasters see fewer than average hurricanes in ‘15

Smooch A Pooch

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Most people know that the Lafourche Area Council on Aging (COA) offers transportation and commodity distribution service to the elderly of the parish. Many older members of our community (and their families) know and rely on COA to provide them with a means of getting to their doctor’s offices and treatment centers and to bring them daily meals. But these important services are not all that COA goes about doing for those who cannot do for themselves. COA’s Executive Director, Charlene Rodriguez, offers a more indepth look into some of the other things which the Council on Aging offers to senior citizens in Lafourche. See Seniors Page 7-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, APRIL 13

SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m. SLLD Office 17904 Hwy. 3235, Galliano SL QUILTERS 6:00 p.m. Larose Civic Center

AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m. Golden Meadow TUESDAY, APRIL 14 LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 5:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE F&AM 7:30 p.m. West Main, Cut Off

WEDNESDAY, APR. 15 VFW POST #8538 AND AUXILIARY 7:00 p.m. VFW Ave. - Larose (Behind LCO School)

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

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

Surfin’ The Net..............10-A

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Staff photo by Babs

Brayden Savoie, with mom Brittany, visits the ‘Smooch A Pooch’ booth at the Lockport Main Street Market recently. ‘Rooney’, the puppy shown, a six-month-old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix was available for adoption from the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter. 100% of the proceeds from the sale for the day went to Hail Mary Rescue, an organization founded primarily to bring attention and community awareness to the plight of animals impounded and surrendered to the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter. Visit their website at www.hailmaryrescue.com, or their facebook page.

Summer gas prices expected to be 32 percent lower this year DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Drivers will see the lowest summer gasoline prices in about 6 years, according to the Energy Department. The national average price is forecast to fall 32 percent from a year ago to $2.45 a gallon between April and September, the period when Americans do most of their driving. That would mark the lowest seasonal average since 2009. For the year, the department’s Energy Information Administration expects gasoline to average $2.40 a gallon, down from $3.36 in 2014.

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“It’s a very realistic average, but like a lot of averages, it doesn’t speak to some of the lumpiness you’ll see,” said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at OPIS. He expects the fluctuation in the price to be uneven, and said it could even dip below the $2 mark within the period. He expects demand for gasoline to reach a high point in July and August. The lower prices are a result of world oil supplies growing faster than demand because of higher production in North America and elsewhere. That dynamic has been depressing the price of crude oil.

According to the Energy Department, it’s doesn’t seem likely that drivers will see prices like these any time soon.

NEW ORLEANS — The Atlantic hurricane season in 2015 will see fewer than the average number of storms, according to Colorado State University researchers. Researchers Philip Klotzbach and William Gray say in a news release Thursday that cooler ocean temperatures and the expectation that favorable atmospheric conditions will continue through the summer months will mean fewer hurricanes. They say the Gulf Coast and East Coast both have a 15 percent chance of getting hit by a hurricane this season, well below the average for the last century of 30 percent. Their forecast calls for seven named storms, of which three will become hurricanes with wind speeds of 74 mph or higher. The 2014 season featured the fewest number of named storms in 17 years (eight storms), but also featured the strongest landfalling hurricane in the mainland U.S. in six years (Hurricane Arthur on the Outer Banks), and featured two back-to-back hurricane hits on the tiny archipelago of Bermuda (Fay, then Gonzalo). Furthermore, six of those eight storms became hurricanes, and Gonzalo was the strongest Atlantic hurricane since Igor in 2010. In 1983, there were only four named storms, but one of them was See Hurricanes Page 5-A

Although forecasters predict a relatively calm Atlantic hurricane season this year, it’s no reason for residents along the coast to let their guard down.

Cub Scouts: A positive influence for today’s youth Day camp registration ongoing through May 27

Ulysses Gisclair Contributing Writer

Scouting is a positive program for children who are facing many negative influences in today’s world. Cub Scouts, a precursor for kids who can later join the Boy Scouts organization, is geared for boys in grades first through fifth. It promotes, fun, friendship and family togetherness. Cub Scouts also offer the ability to parents who want to volunteer with their child’s pack. The Cub Scout programs follow the school year with the different Dens meeting once or twice a month to work on their achievements. A monthly pack meeting of all of the Dens also takes place so that ideas can be shared, new friends can be met and fun can be

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had! August through May is filled with additional activity days for the Cub Scouts that include both learning and fun such as space and pinewood derbies, overnight sleepovers at the zoo and campouts. Cub Scouts work on fulfilling their achievements throughout the year to progress to the next level. “The Boy and Cub Scouts of America centers on God, country and family and their achievements (badges) are centered on the same principles,” said local Cub Master

Dawn Theriot. Each level of the Cub Scouts has different accomplishments of varying degrees of difficulty. Accomplishments for God include ways of interacting more within each child’s particular religion. Fami l y accomplishments include things like family game nights and a trip with the Cub Scout’s family including figuring out the cost for the trip and where to go. Accomplishments for Country have included helping out at the local Veteran’s Memorial Wall on Memorial Day.

“The Cub Scouts of America is about improving the livelihood and education of boys and striving to help children to grow up to be responsible and mature adults. It’s a little more difficult to see in the first grade how much Cub Scouts impacts a child, but over the years it starts to sink in. I see a definite difference in my son since the he began in first grade,” Theriot said. Boys, grades first through fifth, who will want the opportunity to attend a day camp in June as a Cub Scout Tiger can join now and start working on achievements that will carry over to their club goals. The theme for this year’s day camp is Cub Scouts take Flight and promises a well-balanced variety of activities and the ability to learn new skills and make new friends. See Scouting Page 5-A

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Sunday, April 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Crawfish Queens contest to be held Sun.

The Cut Off Youth Center will host their third annual Crawfish Queens Contest on Sunday, April 12 at the COYC. Young women ranging in ages 0-up are eligible to compete for the titles of COYC Boilin’ On The Bayou Crawfish Queen. Raffles can be sold to secure entry. For more information call 985-6771713. Entry forms are available at COYC. Deadline has been extended to day of pageant.

Holy Savior School’s open house set for Tues.

Holy Savior Catholic School will host an Open House, 201 Church St. in Lockport on Tuesday, April 14 for nursery through 8th grade students from 7:45 till 10:30 a.m. Scholarships and tuition assistance are available to families who qualify. Come and see all the wonderful things HSCS has to offer

Poker Run benefit slated for April 18

A poker run will be held April 18 to benefit Jason Esponge, a local man who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. The event will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at Jackson’s Bar in Golden Meadow and continue to Da Bar, Blue Moon, Gators, Royal Daiquiri, TKs and end at Jackson’s Place. Cost is $15 per bike / vehicle and $10 for passengers. Free meals will be pro-

vided to the riders. Outside meals are $7 per plate. Music will be provided as well as a 50/50 raffle and a live auction. Prize winnings include $200 for the high hand and $100 for the low hand. Monetary donations are also accepted to help pay for medical Jason’s costs.

LCOA to meet Wed.

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. will hold its annual membership meeting on Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews. The regular board of directors meeting will be immediately following the annual membership meeting. FMI call Charlene at 985-532-0457.

Adore worship event to be held Sun.

“Adore� in Bayou Lafourche will be held on Sunday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. with speaker Fr. Mitch Semar at the Recreation Center at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Adore Worship Experience includes teaching, praise and worship music and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. It is free and open to the public. Join Fr. Joseph Tregre and members of “More Than Sunday� at the 5 p.m. mass also on Sunday, April 12 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Sponsored by Fraternus and Fidelis of South Lafourche.

Cake Bingo benefit to be held April 19

A cake bingo to benefit the Larose VFW #8538 and the Wounded Warrior Project will be held on Sunday, April 19 at the Larose VFW Hall, behind LCO School. Starting at 12:30 p.m. Concession will be sold. FMI call 985-258-5789.

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Letters and Opinions Sunday, April 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Engagements

A word of thanks to emergency dispatchers

Naquin – St. Pierre

Mr. Lester, Jr. (T -Les) and Mrs. Hazel Naquin of Cut Off along with Mr. Darrel and Mrs. Sandy St. Pierre of Cut Off would like to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Leslie Ann Naquin and Darrel Paul St. Pierre, Jr. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Beulah M. Boudreaux and the late Charles Boudreaux, the late Lester Naquin, Sr. and the late Angelina Mobley. The prospective groom is the grandson of Laura L. Pitre and the late Eunice Serigny, Lorina St. Pierre and the late Paul St. Pierre.

Perez – LaJaunie

Mr. and Mrs. Lorne and Monique LaJaunie of Galliano announce the engagement of their daughter, Leoncia LaJaunie to Joshua Perez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd and Mary Perez of Galliano. The wedding will be held on April 25th. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Iralee Cheramie and the late Carroll C. Cheramie of Westwego and Gloria Terrebonne and the late James Terrebonne of Galliano. The prospective groom is the grandson of Terry Sr. and Loretta Perez of Galliano and the late Jimmie Toups and Joanne Toups of Galliano.

Guidry – Cheramie

Miss Tiva Falgout Guidry and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Guidry of Cut Off are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Meagan Michelle Guidry to Bryce Tate Cheramie, son of Ressie and the late Tate Cheramie of Cut Off. The wedding will take place in late April at Cedar Grove Plantation.

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Mr. and Mrs. Paul Allemand of Cut Off, announce the engagement of their daughter, Celina Marie Allemand to Brett Christian Michel, son of Mrs. Michael Michel and the late Mr. Michel of Morgan City. The wedding will be held on May 8th at 7 p.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lafayette. Lafourche Parish Government, Entergy and Martin Ecosystems will install a third Floating Island Shoreline Protection Project along Louisiana Hwy. 1 between Port Fourchon and Grand Isle. The marsh along LA 1 at this location has completely eroded away leaving the highway unprotected and vulnerable to water overtopping during inclement weather events. The Floating Islands use recycled materials along with vegetation to create new innovative shoreline protection. Approximately 90 local students from three area schools, along with 60 Entergy, Shell and CCA volunteers will plant the floating islands on site prior to them being anchored in place on Friday, April 17th from 9:30 to 1:30 at the site location at 30043 LA 1, Golden Meadow.

I would like to recognize an elite group of people who work for our community every day. They are welltrained professionals who take pride in their job, work long hours, and help the public in some of the worst times of their lives. Their job is a thankless one that just pays their bills. They work on holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc. They are the calm voice on the other end of the line when you call for an emergency. They are the 911 Dispatchers. Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 is fortunate to have some of the best dispatchers in emergency services. They are not only trained to answer your call for help, but they actually care about the people in our community. Whether it’s staying on the line with a frightened elderly person who is home alone, or coaching a mother how to do CPR on her baby that stopped breathing, their compassion and concern for their callers are genuine. Some people may ask why you choose to be a 911 Dispatcher. The answer is always the same. It’s because they like helping people. It’s the satisfaction the job gives when you do what

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you are trained to do and are able to make a positive difference in the lives of others. These people are givers of themselves. They answer all emergencies, and do their best to process that call for help. It’s the time of the year I always like to give recognition, and bring them out from the dark communication center, away from the head sets, and out in the open, so that the public can be aware of these selfless individuals. April 12th-19th is National Telecommunication Week. It’s a week set aside to honor our unsung hero’s. You might not know their faces but you should recognize their voices. They are your lifeline to all emergency calls for help. This week I would like to recognize and thank all the Dispatchers in Lafourche Parish for all the great work they do for our community. My hope during this special week is that their communication centers are flooded with calls of appreciation for a job well done. Special thanks to (#TeamDispatch) Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 Dispatchers for your years of dedicated service. Mary Rotolo Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 Communication Supervisor

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FREE Seminar Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Speaker: H. Lawrence Haydel, II, MD Larose Civic Center Versailles Room 307 East 5th Street Larose, LA 70373

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What a Life!

Sunday, April 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Maybe we ought to rethink our position on the death penalty

On March 5, the four publications – America, National Catholic Register, National Catholic Reporter and Our Sunday Visitor – simultaneously posted this following editorial on their respective websites. The editors of these four diverse Catholic journals urged their readers and all people of faith to stand with them and say, “Capital punishment must end.” “The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Glossip vs. Gross, a case out of Oklahoma that challenges the most widely used lethal-injection protocol as cruel and unusual punishment. The court took up the case in January after a year of three high-profile, problematic executions in three

states. Our hope is that it will hasten the end of the death penalty in the United States. Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami praised the decision, saying, “The use of the death penalty devalues human life and diminishes respect for human dignity. We bishops continue to say: We cannot teach killing is wrong by killing.” The chair of the ProLife Activities committee, Boston Cardinal Seán O’Malley, also praised the court’s decision to hear the case. “Society can protect itself in ways other than the use of the death penalty. We pray that the court’s review of these protocols will lead to the recognition that institutionalized practices of violence against any person erode reverence for the sanctity of every human life. Capital punishment must end.” The Church has fought against the death penalty for decades. Pope John Paul II amended the universal Catechism of the Catholic Church to include a prohibition against capital punishment (22632267). Last year, Pope Francis

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off

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

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Valentine Baptist Church Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss - www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

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

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

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

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

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

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

Bethel Baptist Church

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

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

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

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

Our Lady of the Isle Church Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

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

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

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

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

called on all Catholics to fight … for the abolition of the death penalty. The practice is insanely expensive, as court battles soak up resources better deployed in preventing crime in the first place and working toward restorative justice for those who commit less atrocious crime. Admirably, Florida has halted executions until the Supreme Court rules, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich has postponed all seven executions in the state scheduled for 2015 pending further study. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf declared a moratorium on the death penalty until he has received and reviewed a task force’s report on capital punishment, which he called ‘a flawed system, ineffective, unjust and expensive. Both governors also cited the growing number of death-row inmates who have been exonerated nationwide in recent years. In a statement thanking Wolf, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said: “Turning away from capital punishment does not diminish our support for the families of murder victims. But killing the guilty does not honor the dead nor does it ennoble the living. When we take a guilty person’s life, we only add to the violence in an already violent culture, and we demean our own dignity in the process.” When considering the death penalty, we cannot forget that we are acting through our government as the moral agents in an execution. The prisoner has committed a crime and has answered for it in this life, just as he will answer for it before God. But it is the government, acting in our name, that orders the executions. It is we choose violence rather than healing. Advocates of the death penalty often claim that it brings closure to a victim’s family. But advocates who walk with the families of victims, like Mercy Sister Camille D’Arienzo, tell a different story. “I think the mothers who attend our annual service for Families Murder Victims tell us they do not want the death penalty. Their reason: “I

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wouldn’t want another mother to suffer what I have suffered.” Their hearts, though broken, are undivided in their human-

We join our bishops in hoping the court will reach the conclusion that it is time for our nation to em-

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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.

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Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

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

Open Door Revival Center

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

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

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

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

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

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A native of Houma, Dr Dr.. Duplantis attended Nicholls State University. He received his medical degree from University of Sint Eustatius in the Netherlands. Dr. Duplantis completed his internship and residency at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. Additionally, Dr. Dr. Duplantis completed a Fellowship in Pain Management.

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Larose Church of Christ

body its commitment to the right to life by abolishing the death penalty.”

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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

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

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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UNITED METHODIST

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Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

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

PENTECOSTAL

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

First United Pentecostal

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

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

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LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

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

SPANISH

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

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

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

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

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Insurance Agents

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Hurricanes

Therefore, it’s important to be prepared for hurricanes and tropical storms every year, regardless of seasonal forecasts. The federal forecast will be released later this spring.

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Alicia, a Category 3 hurricane which clobbered the Houston-Galveston area. The 2010 season featured 12 hurricanes and 19 named storms, which tied 1995 for the third most named storms in any Atlantic season, at the time. But not a single hurricane, and only one tropical storm, made landfall in the U.S during that active season. In other words, a season can deliver many storms, but have little impact, or deliver few storms and have one or more hitting the U.S. coast with major impact.

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But, the Energy Department warned that the forecast could substantially change if oil-related sanctions against Iran are lifted as part of ongoing negotiations. That country is believed to hold at least 30 million barrels of oil in storage. The price of Brent crude, a benchmark used

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to price oil used by many U. S. refineries and the most important factor in gasoline prices, is forecast to fall 40 percent this year. U.S. drivers are expected to consume slightly more gasoline, a 1.6 percent increase, during the summer. But gasoline expenditures by household are expected to be the lowest since 2004, according to the EIA, with people spending about $700 less on gasoline in 2015. The average price of gasoline in the U.S. was $2.38 a gallon Tuesday, down 33 percent from last year, according to AAA and GasBuddy.com. Over the past six months, most Americans have kept their savings from cheaper gasoline, instead of spending the proceeds. The personal savings rate climbed to 5.8 percent in February from 4.4 percent in November. Economic growth has been limited because of the choice to save, since consumer spending accounts for roughly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity. “It’s odd, consumers have held back on spending even as they pocket a nice windfall from lower gasoline prices,� said Scott Anderson, chief economist at the Bank of the West. There are two likely explanations for why con-

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the Day Camp Director, Mary Levron at (985) 8595265 or at mary_levr@yahoo.com. Flyers are sent out to schools during April and sign-ups for the Cub Scouts will take place at local schools normally from August through September. Dues for the Boy Scouts of America Southeast Louisiana Council are

AP Economics Writer Joshua Boak contributed to this story from Washington, D.C.

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only $2 a month and one dollar for insurance. Pack dues are $50 dollars, however Cub Scouts have the opportunity of waiving their dues if they sell a certain amount of fundraising popcorn. For more information on joining the local Cub Scouts contact Dawn Theriot at (985) 381-6743.

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The summer day camp, which will kick-off the new year in scouting, will take place from June 1 through 5 and will be located at Camp Chilantakoba in Houma. The camp will be filled with all kinds of learning opportunities and physical activities for the kids such as sports and art and science projects. Nature hikes, archery, BB gun lessons and water sports also take place during the fun-packed week. Parents can learn more about the day camp and register their kids at the Boy Scouts of America Southeast Louisiana Council’s website at www.bsaselacouncil.org. But hurry because the last day for registration for the day camp is on May 27. For more information about the summer day camp parents can contact

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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE

TO OUR COMMUNITY T H E BP OI L SPI L L : I TS U N R E SOLV E D SE T T L E M E N T IS SU E S PL AC E A N I M P ORTA N T L OU ISI A N A PA RT N E R SH I P I N J EOPA R DY An article by Gary Chouest, President and CEO of Edison Chouest Offshore and Al Gonsoulin, Chairman and CEO, PHI, Inc. In 2010, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast were severely impacted by a serious environmental catastrophe, called the Macondo or Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. BP was found to be negligent in that incident, leading to bitter, continuing public criticism, severe environmental violations and future financial penalties. In the five years since the accident, much of the damage has dissipated and the local environment and economies have largely recovered. Yet, the criticism persists and financial claims against the company continue to expand. It is unfortunate that many people are not aware of, or fail to give any credit to the fact that, immediately following the accident, BP voluntarily entered into an enormous, $20 billion compensatory trust fund arrangement with the federal government, and initiated settlement negotiations with thousands of businesses and individuals who could present legitimate claims. Since 2010, BP has already paid out in excess of $28 billion dollars. Recently, however, an article was published, which indicated significant additional claims were being presented against the company ‌ one person interviewed was quoted, saying, “BP has the money. It can afford to pay these claims.â€? This type of narrow thinking and vindictive attitude toward BP concerns many people who, like us, have had a long history of dealing with BP, and who are more familiar than most with the professional leadership and, overall, the safety-oriented operational culture of the company. The authors of this article, and many of our colleagues, small and large, have been concerned about the persistent attitude, five years after the accident, which seems inclined to want to continue to punish BP as if there is no limit to the financial capacity of the company, or the willingness of this corporate citizen to continue to absorb these kinds of attacks on its financial stability and corporate integrity. BP was admittedly involved in a serious accident which did undeniable damage to our state and the Gulf Coast. However, BP, notwithstanding this terrible accident, was before and is now, a demonstrably responsible corporate citizen of this coastal region and, by every reasonable measure, has attempted to respond to the charges against it in a responsible manner to fairly compensate for its prior negligence. BP could have hidden behind unending legal challenges to the charges against them. Instead, BP voluntarily waived the cap for financial penalties and committed to pay everyone with a legitimate claim. In addition, the company dispatched tens of thousands of response workers and thousands of pieces of equipment to clean up and minimize the impact on our economies and environment along the Gulf Coast. In short, the company chose to stay and meet its responsibilities. That should not, in the opinion of the writers of this article, go unnoticed, unreported and, in all fairness, unrewarded. Hundreds of companies, like ours, thousands of our employees and thousands of citizens of the Gulf Coast region are involved with or dependent, directly or indirectly, upon companies like BP. We most respectfully submit, Louisiana and its citizens need to show that when unfortunate accidents happen and disagreements arise, we will not take unfair advantage of companies that have stood by us. Instead, we need to demonstrate that our disagreements will be handled fairly in the courts or settled on reasonable terms. We hope our state and our citizens will come to realize that to pursue BP with a mentality that says BP must be persecuted and punished beyond a fair bar of responsibility will hurt the reputation of our state. That attitude will damage our economy and will risk the jobs of thousands of citizens who are employed by and depend on BP and the many contractors who support that company. Our state and our citizens should absolutely expect and demand fairness in circumstances like those that surrounded the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. But we must also be rational. We must be reasonable. Louisiana invests heavily in attracting new companies to our state. But our future success in that regard will depend heavily on how we treat the ones we already have who have been good corporate citizens that have invested very generously, over many years, in us.

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Although her COA office is in the Mathews Government Complex, and the services that COA provides are primarily funded by a parishwide millage, Rodriguez says COA has nothing to do with the parish. “We have our own charter,” she said. The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. is in fact a legally separate, non-profit, quasi-public corporation. COA received its charter from the governor of the State of Louisiana in 1973 and incorporated in 1974. Rodriguez said COA has 85 employees, about 30 of which are full time workers. “We have offices within centers throughout the parish, like the Gheens Community Center, the Larose Civic Center, and the Golden Meadow center in the Oakridge Park, where seniors can come in to apply for our services,” she said. There are also other centers in Thibodaux, Raceland, Lockport, and Cut Off, which provide treadmills, wii games, quilting, bingo, noon meals and an open door to any senior who wants to join. On a daily basis throughout the parish, 350 meals are served to the elderly in their homes. Also, 50-70 more meals are provided at the centers. Some of the services that older citizens can sign up for at these centers are personal care programs, disease prevention and health promotion, and assistance in applying for Medicaid, Social Security, and Food Stamps. COA’s personal care program provides bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene services to needy recipients. The disease prevention and health promotion program is designed to improve the health of the elderly thru group exercise, music, art, and dance movement therapy. “May is Old Americans Month. We will be holding a prom at the VFW in Larose which includes a meal and dance, door prizes, and a raffle,” said Rodriguez. “We also provide respite care relief for anyone who cares for an elderly person. If you need a break, we come in for 4 hours every other week. We have outreach workers who can provide referrals to other state and local services,” she said. These do follow up service as well. COA also provides errand services, energy assistance, wellness assessment, and homemaker services. The cost to provide these and many other programs is about $2.3 million per year. Most of COA’s income is derived from its 1.98 property tax millage, but it does receive state grant money and miscellaneous income from public and private donations. In 2014, nearly $700,000 came from the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs. In addition, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development provided about $74,000 for purchase of vehicles used by COA. “Our goal is to make sure everybody knows what we do for the elderly. Mostly it is by word of mouth,” she said. Rodriguez invites people to drop by the centers and witness the services that COA provides. “You can say a lot about us, but until you see what we provide, you don’t really know,” she said. More information can be found on their website at www.lafourchecoa.org, or by calling (985) 532-0457 or (888) 879-4400, or e m a i l i n g lafcoadirector@viscom.net.

Elder care costs keep climbing; nursing home bill now $91K MATTHEW CRAFT AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The steep cost of caring for the elderly continues to climb. The median bill for a private room in a nursing home is now $91,250 a year, according to an industry survey out Thursday. The annual “Cost of Care” report from Genworth Financial tracks the staggering rise in expenses for long-term care, a growing financial burden for families,

governments and insurers like Genworth. The cost of staying in a nursing home has increased 4 percent every year over the last five years, the report says. Last year, the median bill was $87,600. The annual report from Genworth, which sells policies to cover long-term care, looks at costs for a variety of services, including adult daycare, and home health aides. And it’s nursing home bills that are rising at

the fastest pace, double the rate of U.S. inflation over the last five years. One year in a nursing home now costs nearly as much as three years of tuition at a private college. For its report, Genworth surveyed 15,000 nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other providers across the country in January and February. It found wide differences from state to state. In Oklahoma, for instance, the median cost

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for a year in a nursing home came out to $60,225. In Connecticut, it was $158,775. Alaska had the highest costs by far, with one year at $281,415. So, who pays the nursing-home bill? “A lot of people believe Medicare will step in and cover them, but that’s just not true,” said Bruce Chernoff, president and CEO of The Scan Foundation, a charitable organization. Medicare will cover some short visits for recovery after a surgery, for instance, not

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long-term stays. Often enough, people wind up spending their savings until the last $2,000, and at that point Medicaid, the government’s health insurance for the poor, starts covering the bill. Less-intensive care remains much cheaper than staying at a nursing home, according to Genworth’s survey. One year in an assisted-living facility runs $43,200. A year of visits from an agency’s home health aides runs $45,760.

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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. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br plus bonus room, 1 ba, lg. kitchen, dining rm, lg. yard, newly remodeled, Cut Off area. Asking $125,000. Call 985665-7375. _________________ Two Houses, Four Lots For Sale at 121 W. 6th St., Larose. Three sheds, all household furnishing. Bids start at $78,000. Call 985-475-7262 for viewing. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 2 ba, in Baton Rouge, only 10 minutes from LSU. Perfect for LSU students. Excel. cond. Call 985291-3170. Asking $139,500. _________________

LAND

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

FOR RENT

Room For Rent: No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. $350/mth, $200/dep. Call 850-723-8231. _________________ House For Rent or Lease Purchase: 3 br, 2 ba, 2 covered porches w/lg. backyard. $1200/mth. FMI call 985-855-0617. _________________ Apt. For Rent: A charming apt. over looking Bayou Lafourche. 2 br, partly furn., including w/d, total electric, water pd., utility shed. $650/mth, $500/security dep. Located off LA 1 at 505 N. Bayou Dr., Golden Meadow. FMI call 985-2090026. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Located in Cut Off, single/couple occupancy. 1 br, no pets, utilities pd. $650/mth, $650/dep. if no answer leave message. 985-278-1145. _________________ 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. _________________

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Golden Meadow Rentals: (1) 2 or 3 br, newly remodeled, electricity/water pd, $1100/mth. & (1) Camper Trailer for rent, water/electricity pd., no deposit. $450 /mth. Call 985-2084609 or 985-8556896.

_________________ Trailer For Rent: Quiet Place/Quiet Person! No pets, no children. 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth. $400/dep. Utilities /cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application. Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ 2-Story Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party rm, garage, executive home, all new appl., dishwasher, central heat/air, 3946 sqft. $1700/mth, plus deposit. Call 985-2588082. _________________ 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 _________________

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Mobile Home For Rent: Located in Larose, 3 br, 3 ba, 16x80. No smoking, no pets. Taking applications. Quiet neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985637-7922. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, on lg. lot, located in Larose, lot 100x180. All appl. included $950/mth, 950/dep. Call 985-637-7321. _________________

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. _________________

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Commercial Property

MLS 117912: NEW LISTING 10,731 sqft. building, sits right in business district of Lockport, plenty of parking available, heavy traffic area. $425,000.

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.

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. _________________

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. _________________ Peach Trees For Sale: $5 ea. Call 985691-9466 or 985-6322602. _________________ Mausoleums For Sale at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. Section: St Michael Walk. Crypt 9 & 10, Tier B. $6500 for both. Call Marie Hotard at 985-291-1190. _________________ White Dresser For Sale, great cond., 43x18x42. Cash only, $300. Also a GE white microwave for sale. $25. 985-798-7777. _________________ 9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________

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. _________________

Garage Sale: Sat. April 18 at 14664 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, 8 am to 2 pm. baby clothes, Montessori learning materials, toys, household items & more. _________________

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. _________________ 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 985-447-6214 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. _________________

The entire newspaper is available online at www.TLGnewspaper.com

K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off Locations

Stock Person

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.

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission owns and operates the South Lafourche Airport (GAO). GAO is rapidly expanding primarily through serving the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the fastest growing airports in the State of Louisiana. The Airport Manager is primarily responsible for achieving maximum utilization of the Port’s airport, heliport, and industrial park along with operations and maintenance of its properties and facilities. The successful candidate will be able to work with state and federal funding sources and will be able to work effectively with and maintain communications with elected and appointed officials, federal/state/local government regulatory agencies, subordinates, personnel from other departments, as well as the general public and airport and industrial park tenants. Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in aviation, aeronautics, business, public administration, or associated field from an accredited four year college or university, have three years of experience in airport management and/or airfield operations, and possess or previously held a valid FAA Private Pilot’s License. Salary range will commensurate with experience. Applications may be obtained from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission office at 16829 East Main Street, Galliano, LA 70354, by calling (985) 632-6701, or online at www.portfourchon.com. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of two weeks and until position is filled. EOE _________________ Just 4 Him, Galliano location now hiring Exp. Licensed Cosmetologist/Barber. Must be avail. To work Sat.’s. Will train. FMI call 325-4MEN. _________________

$260,000

Call Boo Legendre

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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.

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Hiring CDL Class A Driver & Equipment Maintenance Personnel 14/7, Port Fourchon Area Oilfield Equipment Competitive Pay plus Benefits

To Apply Call (985) 385-1913

Minimum Requirements: Unexpired TWIC Card; 6 months of offshore experience in the trade you are applying for; Reliable transportation; All candidates will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. Join Our Team!

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400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.

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

Tiger Offshore

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

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

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

Apply in person at

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

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

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.

Certified Refrigeration Tech with Mechanical & Electrical Skills Needed

Call 225-408-0755

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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, new roof. $299,000.

Service Master Quality Services is NOW HIRING Part-Time Evening Janitorial Positions in the Galliano / Larose Area, 10-12 hours per week. $11.00 per hour. Apply in person at 301 Howard Ave., Houma or via the Career Opportunities tab on our w e b s i t e :  w w w . s mqs.com. For more information call 985872-1029. EOE _________________

Riggers, Fitters, Welders, Superintendents, Crane Operators & Scaffold Builders

Furnished, Walk-In Ready

985-696-7377

Galliano Inn now hiring Bartender to work Mon. thru Fri., 5 pm till. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ AAA Complete A/C Heat & Electric now hiring ASAP! We are looking for good employees to grow with us. Exp. Service Techs & Lead Installers. Offer 401K, medical & dental benefits, pd. holidays. Call to set up interview. 985-798-7100 or email: aaacompletel@viscom.net. _________________ LaCasa Mexican Rest. is looking for kitchen/dishwasher help. Apply at 13990 W. Main St., Larose. El restaurante La Casa esta buscando, cocineras/lavatrastes. Apliquar en el restaurante at 13990 W. Main St., Larose. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

Immediate Openings For Experienced:

80 x 180 lot

American Realty USA

Direct Support Professional: Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Call Evelyn France at 985-7985899 FMI. _________________ Now Hiring a Personal Assistant /Handy Person to work 25-40 hrs. per week. Must have a valid driver’s license & be willing to work outdoors. Mail resume to: P.O. Box 398, Cut Off, LA 70345. Attn: Office Manager. _________________ Help Wanted at Bayou Inn. Apply in person at 18608 W. Main St., Galliano. _________________ Oil Spill Response/HazMat Response Tech. needed for OMI Environmental Solutions, located in Galliano. Applicants required to pass satisfactorily: motor vehicle records check, criminal background check, drug screens, physical & pulmonary fit test. FMI or to apply contact our Galliano Facility Manager, Ronald Johnson at 18274 W. Main St., Galliano. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Part Time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401K benefits after qualifications period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________

Grand Isle Shipyard

3,476 sqft. Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off

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 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

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com

Commercial Building For Sale

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.

GARAGE SALES

Office: 985-693-7229

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516 Justin, St. in Lockport

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

299,000

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

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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

Sunday, April 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will accept applications for 5 summer Roustabout and 1 summer Clerical Positions. Eligible applicants must be registered college students and must complete a job application. Roustabout applicants must be able to conduct physical labor & must pass a drug screen & physical exam. The clerical applicant must be able to work in an office environment with general knowledge on use of office equip. & basic typing skills, & be able to pass a drug screen test. Applications will be accepted until Mon. May 11th during regular office hrs. at the Commission office, 16829 E. Main, Galliano. (3) of the roustabout applications and (1) of the clerical applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 13th, at approx. 11 am. Alternates will also be selected. Maintenance personnel will select (2) roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Applications can be found on the Port website at www.portfourchon.co m under Public Notice>Job Opportunities. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________

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. _________________ 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. _________________ I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________ DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

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. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

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 __________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________

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

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

Commercial & Residential Lawn Care

Your lawn is our business.

Scott J. Landry, Owner Licensed & Insured

Lawn Care, Tree Trimming, Tree Cutting, Yard Fertilization, Bush Hogging, Free Estimate s Labor Services, Debris Removal

Cell: 985-637-8325 Office: 985-537-7077 scottjlandry@yahoo.com

4560 Hwy. 1, Suite 1B Raceland, LA

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

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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. _________________

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OBITUARIES

VIVIAN PREJEAN Funeral services were held at Assumption of the BVM Catholic Church, Thursday, April 9, at 11:00 a.m. for Vivian Marie Adams Prejean, 86, who died Sunday, April 6, 2015 at her residence in Mire, LA. Interment was in the Assumption of the BVM Cemetery in Mire. Surviving are three sons, Craig Prejean and wife Shelia, Kevin Prejean, Jackie Prejean and wife Becky; eight grandchildren, Lyle Prejean, Celeste Prejean Touchet, Emily Prejean Dupuis, Dexter Prejean, Whitney Prejean, Jacob Prejean, Kacey Mire, Brooklynn Mire; six great-grandchildren, Aidan Prejean, Even St. Julien, Carter Hicks, Elizah Prejean, Sydney Prejean, Ella Claire Mire, Evelyn Claire Dupuis; numerous nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by husband, Leonard “Sonny” Prejean, Jr.; father, Edward Adams, Sr., mother, Florida Danos Adams; three brothers, Edward Adams, Jr., Norman Adams, Milton Adams. She worked for American Motor Club for 15 years, Restaurant Cook for Chef Roy’s, Crawfish Hut and Sweet P’s. She was member of Catholic Daughters Court #2214 of America and Ladies Altar Society with Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Women’s Choir at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Mire, and Ladies Auxiliary VFW #9822, Ladies Auxiliary for the Mire Fire Department. A rosary was recited Wednesday, April 8, at 6:00 pm at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne. Friends were received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., in Rayne, Wednesday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 pm and Thursday, April 9, from 8:00 am until 10:30 a.m. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne. _____________________________

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NOLDA COLLINS Nolda A. Collins, 95, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Visitation was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano on Thursday, April 9 from 10:00 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, Ted Boudreaux; brothers, Carrol Collins, Johnny C. Vega; sisters, Dorita Bruce, Vergie Leonard; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hector Boudreaux; parents, Demoville and Celestine Collins; daughters, Beverly Eymard, Delaine Boudreaux; brothers, Cleveland Collins, Demoville “D.J.” Collins, Jr., Alvin Collins, Joseph Collins; sisters, Amanda Aisen, Doris Williams, Bertha Borne, Anna Mae Anderson, Gloria Collins, Josephine Collins, Lucy Collins, Alvina Collins. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

NOLAN DANTIN Nolan J. Dantin, 64, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away April 6, 2015. Visitation was held on Saturday April 11, from 8:00 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. A memorial service began at 9:30 a.m. with burial in the

church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Rita J. Dantin; brother, Dudley P. Dantin Jr. and wife Louise; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Dudley J. Dantin Sr.; sisters, Mary A. Dantin, Judy A. Dantin; nephew, Chad Bruce, and Godchild Alexander Billiot. The family would like to thank Hospice of Louisiana for their care and compassion. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

JERRY VERDIN, JR. Jerry “T-Jerry” J. Verdin Jr. a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away April 5, 2015. Visitation was held on Friday April 10, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes from 5:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday April 11, at Christian Fellowship from 8:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral service began at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in Sacred Heart Cemetery. He is survived by the mother of his children, Stacey “Scooter” Verdin; son, Derrick Verdin and Alexandra Massey; daughter, Jazer Verdin; granddaughter, Kylie Rose Verdin; parents, Jerry J. Verdin Sr. and Dorothy R. Verdin; brothers, Jason Verdin Sr. and wife Shanna, Joshua Verdin Sr., Jerald Verdin and wife Christina, and sister Janice Verdin. He was a Man of God who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was always a positive person, ready with a smile and a joke, who never met a stranger and touched many people’s lives. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

Obituaries are uploaded to our website once they are received. www.TLGnewspaper.com

GOT LEAKS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

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. _________________

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 _________________________

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Think before you speak, Aries. Quick wit might lead to some easy laughs, but it’s best to consider how your words will affect those around you before you speak. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Give yourself a little more time to solve a puzzling problem, Taurus. Within a few days you might have the fresh perspective you need to determine a solution. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, criticism coming your way is intended to be constructive. Listen to what others are saying and recognize that they are advocates, not adversaries. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, give yourself time to form an opinion on an important issue in your life. The more time you give yourself, the more clearly you will see the issue at hand. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Not everyone moves at your breakneck speed. Just because others aren’t keeping up doesn’t mean they don’t understand what is going on. Give others time to catch up.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a budding relationship demands your attention this week. Give this relationship the attention it deserves, and you will be glad for having done so. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, resist the urge to rehash an old issue. You and others have long since moved on, and there are more positive things to focus on in the next week. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your financial savvy comes to the forefront this week. Put your skill for finding a deal to work and you and your accountant will be glad you did. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a goal that seems unlikely is still worth working toward. Others will be there to offer support and guidance as you pursue this very unique and rewarding goal. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a great opportunity to express yourself comes along this week. Make the most of this chance to let others see your creative side.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a friend or family member looks to you for advice this week. Do your best to put yourself in his or her shoes and let him or her know your support is unwavering. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have the wherewithal to complete a projects other may never even attempt. Put your best foot forward and get to work.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

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Sunday, April 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Galliano 4-H’er Hannah Shicksnider was awarded a Red Ribbon Award for her Honey Bee Essay. Reporter, Alyssa Duet

The Student of the Year program, sponsored by the Louisiana State Department of Education, is designed to recognize students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, leadership ability, and citizenship. Holy Rosary Catholic School is proud to announce eighth-grader Andrew Guidry, son of Barry and Liesl Guidry, was recently selected as the Diocesan eighth grade Student of the Year.

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.

APRIL 6, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Allegra Gilmer, 23, Houma. Contempt of court. Alex Washington, Sr., 54, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Kevin Goosby, 46, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Todd Cashio, 30, Thibodaux. Monetary instrument abuse. Jacob Mire, 20, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Corey Pennino, 22, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Ricky Perrillioux, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court. Jared Larose, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Mark Phillips, 49, Houma. Contempt of court. Tyrone Showalter, 32, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Travis Solet, 35, Gray. Aggravated rape. Christopher Grant, 25, Larose. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation. Justin Bradberry, 32, Grand Isle. Theft. Cliny Theriot, 27, Houma. Theft (2 cts). Cy Bouffanie, 26, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. APRIL 7, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Isaiah Thomas, 26, Thibodaux. Parole revocation. Brandon Sims, 22, homeless. Probation warrant. Troy Clause, 47, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Jarell Coleman, 26, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Nicholas Joseph Lecompte, 34, Houma. Simple criminal damage to property. Jeremy Mitchell, 28, New Iberia. Fugitive of Ascension Parish. Thibodaux Police Department Brittany Nicole Mayfield, 27, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Jeremy Reed Mitchell, Sr., 28, New Iberia. Contempt of court. Andrea Williams, 31, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts), probation violation. APRIL 8, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Mary Bruce, 30, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Latasha Charles, 26, Houma. Contempt of court. Darrell Robledo, 26, Montegut. Contempt of court. Gregory Guidry, 46, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Ashley Robertson, 26, Schriever. License plate light required, contempt, expired motor vehicle inspection, driver must be licensed. Sidney Washington, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court Kurt Ivy Frickey, 29, Westwego. Theft (felony). Breanna Danos, 21, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Dearly Departed Grandmother A Mexican woman goes to the local psychic in hopes of contacting her dearly departed grand-

mother. The psychic’s eyelids begin fluttering, her hands float up above the table, and she begins moaning. Eventually, a coherent voice emanates, saying,

“Granddaughter? Are you there?” The customer, wideeyed and on the edge of her seat, responds, “Grandmother? Is that you?” “Yes granddaughter, it’s me.” The woman looked puzzled, “You’re sure it’s you, grandmother?” “Yes, granddaughter, I’m sure it’s me.” The woman pauses a moment, “Grandmother, I have just one question for you.” “Anything, my child.” “Grandmother, when did you learn to speak English?”

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STOCK #5D0093

MSRP CONSUMER CASH CHRYSLER CAPITAL BONUS LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$22,630.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $1,133.00

19,997.00

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2014 CHRYSLER 300

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MSRP CONSUMER CASH BONUS CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$32,390.00 $3,250.00 $1,000.00 $3,143.00

24,997.00

$

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.

2015 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE

Latitude Package, Remote Start,Leather Interior, Sunroof

STOCK #5J0200

MSRP CONSUMER CASH CHRYSLER CAPITAL BONUS CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$24,865.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,866.00

19,999.00

$

2015 RAM 1500 EXPRESS QUAD CAB 4X2 Express Package, 20” Wheels, Keyless Remote,Dual Exhaust

STOCK #5T0108

MSRP CONSUMER CASH BONUS CASH CHRYSLER CAPITAL BONUS CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$33,045.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $3,148.00

27,897.00

$

2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 2014 DODGE DURANGO SXT RWD 3Rd Row Seating, Rear Air, Power Window Group

STOCK #5M0019

MSRP CONSUMER CASH CHRYSLER CAPITAL BONUS OWNER LOYALTY LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$25,935.00 $1,500.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $1,938.00

20,997.00

$

Sxt Package, Backup Camera, 8.4” Touchscreen, Radio, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Rear Park Assist

STOCK #4T0753

MSRP CONSUMER CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$35,775.00 $2,000.00 $3,778.00

29,997.00

$

2014 RAM 1500 EXPRESS REG CAB 4X2 2015 RAM 1500 SLT CREW CAB 4X2 5.7 Hemi, 20” Chrome Wheels, Power & Remote, Entry Group, Rear Sliding Window, Dual Exhaust

STOCK #4T0196

MSRP CONSUMER CASH FAST START BONUS BONUS CASH LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$29,230.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $4,323.00

21,907.00

$

5.7 Hemi, Big Horn Package, 8.4” Touchscreen,Radio, Backup Camera, Park Assist, Bucket Seats

STOCK #5T0046

MSRP CONSUMER CASH BONUS CASH TRUCK BONUS CASH RETAIL BONUS CASH CHRYSLER CAPITAL BONUS CASH OWNER LOYALTY LESS SOUTHLAND SAVINGS

TOTAL SALE PRICE

$41,420.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $500.00 $2,000.00 $4,423.00

30,997.00

$

DISCLAIMER: ALL PRICES AFTER REBATES, WAC, EXCLUDES TT&L.

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