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According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), heavily traveled Louisiana Highway 3090, (Fourchon Road), is set to be resurfaced in the coming weeks. The improvement work, which calls for an asphalt overlay of some four to five inches, will take place in two lifts. The contract, which runs approximately $3.8 million, also calls for strengthening of the highway to support the weight of ever larger and heavier loads being transported to
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The Gazette will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day! Let us not forget we are the land of the free because of the brave!
MEETINGS TUESDAY, MAY 26 LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. West Main - Cut Off
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Law enforcement officers from agencies around the state and parish participated in the Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana this week. The Torch Run is a series of torch relays, run by law enforcement officers leading up to the Special Olympics Summer Games to be held this weekend on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. Opening ceremonies were held Friday with the arrival of the Olympic Torch, escorted by law enforcement officers completing the 1,000-mile Torch Run relay. Pictured is Special Olympics athlete John Turchin, Jr., (JT), carrying the torch with help from Daniel Morgan of Bayouland Special Olympics.
Local gets to run with the Saints Gazette Sports Reports
A local man got the thrill of a lifetime last weekend. He was blessed with an opportunity to play for the New Orleans Saints. Cut Off native Luke Charpentier was one of a few-dozen contracted players, draft picks and signed undrafted free agents who took part in the Saints’ rookie minicamp at the team’s facility in Metairie. While there, Charpentier lined up as an offensive guard. Donned in the trademark Black
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Luke Charpentier at a recent New Orleans Saints’ mini camp in Metairie.
and Gold and with the Fleur de Lis logo glistened on his uniform, Charpentier acquired an experience he’ll be able to tell friends, family and future children about forever – what it was like to be a professional football player for the hometown Saints. “It was a great experience,” Charpentier said. “It’s something, honestly, that I’m going to remember and be grateful for throughout the rest of my life. To be walking around with that Saints uniform on for a while, it was special. It was a great feeling, and it’s something that I’m definitely happy and proud to have been able to do.” About a month ago, Charpentier thought his football career was over. A John Curtis Christian Academy graduate/turned Arkansas signee, Luke played the past five seasons for the Razorbacks, scoring playing time on one of the best offensive fronts in the entire SEC. After playing out his eligibility this past fall, Charpentier said he met with his family and decided that chasing the pro game wouldn’t be in his plans. He said his goal was to remain in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and seek the completion of his Master’s Degree. “I made the decision early on that I was going to walk away from football,” Charpentier said. “I wasn’t going to do Pro Day or anything related to the NFL. I was going to focus on everything else that was outside of football.” Charpentier stayed true to his guns. He didn’t have a Pro Day at Arkansas, nor did he compete at the NFL Draft Scouting Combine. See Saints Page 5-A
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A $24.3 billion budget proposal for next year that contains fewer cuts than lawmakers had feared but still leaves public health care programs short received passage Thursday from the Louisiana House. Lawmakers voted 65-37 for the spending plan to finance government operations in the fiscal year that begins July 1, feeling a bit more upbeat about the budget situation than when they opened the legislative session in April. After starting the legislative session with a hefty shortfall, the House passed a series of tax changes to raise more money for state coffers. That, combined with money from improved income forecasts and other patchwork financing, would close about $850 million of the gap in the House version of the budget. House leaders estimate lawmakers need another $150 million to address the remaining list of budget needs identified by the House and Senate. “That’s 85 percent of the issue solved by the House,” Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Fannin, RJonesboro, who handles the budget bills in the House, said at the start of the six-hour debate. While he acknowledged some agencies still face cuts, Fannin added: “I’m proud to say that we have kept those essential services.” Higher education, which started the legislative session facing cuts of up to 80 percent of its state financing, See Budget Page 7-A
Cantrelle announces candidacy for parish president
James “Jimmy” Cantrelle, Sr. announces his candidacy for Lafourche Parish President in the October 24 primary election. In making the announcement, he noted that the parish is at an important point in its history. “I do not believe we are being served Jimmy Cantrelle well by the current administration and this campaign intends to point out ways in which government could be run more efficiently. We can, we must and we will do better.” “Politics is not my profession,” Cantrelle said, “but I look at our neighboring parish and the progress made under the leadership of a business person and I say: ‘We can do even better here in Lafourche Parish with the right leadership.’” Cantrelle is a semi-retired general contractor from Raceland who has run a number of successful businesses throughout the years. “Many of the techniques used in business can be successful in government,” he said. See Cantrelle Page 5-A
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Quarterly commodities to be given out May 28
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Bantam to register players Wed., Thurs.
The South Lafourche Bantam football registration will be held on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.
Monthly commodities slated for Wed., Thurs.
The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will be give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, May 28 at the Raceland Recreation Center.
Memorial ceremony planned for May 30
The passing of our veterans will be honored on Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Wall on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano. A lunch will be served beginning at noon that will include hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Twelve local veterans will receive their LA Veterans Honors Medal presented by David LaCerte, Secretary of the Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Come out and celebrate those that fought for our freedom and don’t forget to bring your own chairs. This is a free event for the public.
The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action, 3-Month Commodities distribution schedule is as follows: • Raceland area, 115 Texas St., Raceland: May 28, August 27, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 5377603. • Galliano area, 16241 W. Main, Cut Off: July 23 and October 22, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 632-3989.
Toiletries sought for needy seniors
The Lafourche Council on Aging is collecting items including shampoo, body soap, hand soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other toiletries in honor of Older American’s Month. Items will be donated to local, needy senior citizens and can be dropped off at the LCOA office, located at 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews (old Walmart building) or at one of the nine senior citizens centers in the parish. FMI call Chantell at 985-532-0457.
KCs to sponsor dinner fundraiser May 31
The Knights of Columbus Council #3054 of Lockport will sponsor a baked chicken dinner on Sunday, May 31, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Menu will include baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for a donation of $8. Desserts and soft drinks will also be sold.
Lions Club to accept applications for camp
Applications for a summer vacation full of fun for special needs youth in the South Lafourche/Grand Isle area are now being accepted by members of the Golden Meadow Lions Club. The Louisiana Lions Camp is located north of Leesville and will open Sunday, May 31. There will be a one week session for youth with pulmonary diseases, two one-week sessions for the mild mentally challenged ages 8-19, two oneweek sessions for youth with diabetes ages 6-14, and two one-week sessions for visual, hearing and orthopedically impaired youth ages 7-19. There is no cost. All requests for camp are handled by Lions, and each applicant requires Lion sponsorship. FMI about the camp, contact Curt Boudreaux of the Golden Meadow Lions Club at 985-632-6177, or visit the camp’s website at www.lionscamp.org.
Sign-ups for softball ongoing through June 7
The LRD#3 Adult Softball Registration for men and women age 18 and up is starting. Individuals and teams welcomed. Deadline to register is June 7th. For more information contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478.
NSU’s summer camp to begin June 1
The Office of Continuing Education at Nicholls State University has released its schedule of 2015 summer camp offerings and is currently accepting registration for kids in kindergarten through seventh grade. Colonel Campers attend an eight-week program from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The camp, held June 1 through July 24, also offers a morningonly option and individual sessions designed to engage students in specific activities. For more information or to register, visit www.nic holls.edu/continuing-ed or call 985-448-4444.
Sheriff’s Office to host hunter education classroom courses, field days The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host several free Hunter Education Classroom Courses and Field Days in May, June and July for anyone ages 10 or older. Participants must attend both days of the class and pass a written and practical exam to be certified. Class size is limited. Advance registration is required. The first classroom course will be offered on Thursday, June 25 through Friday, June 26. The course will begin with the classroom portion on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the LPSO Training Academy, located at 1300 Lynn Street in Thibodaux. The class will resume on Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range located at 3451 Hwy. 182 in Raceland. The second classroom course will be offered on Thursday, July 23 through Friday, July 24. The course will begin with the classroom portion on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lafourche First District #3 Galliano Station, located at 17462 West Main Street. The class will resume on Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range. As an alternative to the two day course, a Home Study Course is available online through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website. Those who complete the home study course must then attend a “Field Day� to complete their hunter education. After completing the online course, students should bring their completion voucher to present at the Field Day. Entry will be denied unless the completed forms are presented. There will be a written test required to complete the Field Day. Class size is limited. Advance registration is re-
quired. All Field Days are held at the LPSO Shooting Range (3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland). Dates and times of the upcoming Field Days are: • Wednesday, May 27, 4 - 9 p.m. • Tuesday, June 23, 4:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. • Tuesday, July 21, 4:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Firearms and ammunition should not be brought to any of the courses, but snacks are permitted. For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 449-4480 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or email Lt. Nolan Smith at nolan-smith@lpso.net.
Letters and Opinions Memorial Day
On this day our country gives thanks for the service of America’s veterans and to their accomplishments. Comrades, if you are ever asked, “Just what is it veterans have done?� I would respond simply with this: around the world, veterans have broken the shackles of tyranny, unloosed the chains of bondage and emancipated
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Donations sought for Animal Shelter
The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter is asking the public to consider donating much-needed items such as cat litter, cat food, dog food toys, treats, paper towels and plain leashes. Items can be dropped off at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office substation along with the Animal Shelter located at 934, Hwy. 3185 in Thibodaux.
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BRIEF Thousands of gallons of oil sopped up from California coast
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — More than 7,700 gallons of oil has been raked, skimmed and vacuumed from a spill that stretched across 9 miles of California’s coast, just a fraction of the sticky, stinking goo that escaped from a broken pipeline, officials said. Up to 105,000 gallons may have leaked from the ruptured pipeline Tuesday, and up to 21,000 gallons reached the sea just north of Santa Barbara, according to estimates. The environmental impact still is being assessed, but so far there is no evidence of widespread harm to birds and sea life. The early toll on wildlife included two oil-covered pelicans, officials said. Biologists counted dead fish and crustaceans along sandy beaches and rocky shores. The spill occurred along a long, rustic coast that forms the northern boundary of the Santa Barbara Channel, home to a rich array of sea life. Whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea otters and birds such as pelicans live along the channel between the mainland and the Channel Islands, five of which are a national park surrounded by waters declared a national marine sanctuary. ___
DEA raids clinics, pharmacies in ‘pill mill’ crackdown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities raided medical
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clinics, pharmacies and other locations across the South on Wednesday as part of a Drug Enforcement Administration attempt to thwart illegal prescription drug sales. The raids in Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi were the latest stage of an operation launched last summer by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s drug diversion unit, which has now netted 280 arrests over more than a year, including 22 doctors and pharmacists. The DEA’s “Operation Pilluted” had focused on the illegal distribution of oxycodone, hydrocodone and Xanax by medical professionals, and does not target addicts. Agents arrested 48 people Wednesday: 22 in Louisiana, nine each in Alabama and Arkansas and eight in Mississippi. Prosecutors said four of the nine people arrested in Alabama on Wednesday were doctors, as were two in Louisiana. ___
Louisiana black bear could move off threatened-species list
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Federal and Louisiana officials say it’s time to get the animal that inspired teddy bears off the list of protected species. The Louisiana black bear population, once down to fewer than 100, has recovered, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is making a formal proposal to remove the bear from the list of threatened species, Deputy Director Steve Guertin said Wednesday. State Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham said millions of children “can go to sleep cuddling their teddy bears and be sure that bear will be around for generations to come.”
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Removal from the list would eventually let hunters kill at least a few of the bears that inspired plush “Teddy’s bears” after President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a tied-up animal for a hunt trophy in 1902. Delisting takes a year or more. ___
Disney World tells riders to stop using selfie sticks
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney World is looking to crack down on guests who use selfie sticks on rides at the park. The Orlando Sentinel reports a spokesman said Monday guests can bring selfie sticks on the rides but must securely store them. Disney policy forbids visitors from using the sticks, which can be used to extend cameras out up to 3 feet. One ride, Thunder Mountain, has had a number of incidents in which the ride had to be stopped because of selfie-stick use. On Friday, Disney World workers posted a “No Selfie Sticks” sign at the Magic Kingdom’s Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Larose Civic Center’s Summer Day Camp begins Tuesday The Larose Regional Park and Civic Center’s increasingly popular Summer Day Camp program is now accepting children 5 to 13 years old, or children who are eligible for first grade by August 2015. Kids participate in various daily activities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) along with daily swimming, library visits, arts and crafts, sports and more in a supervised, positive environment. Kids brown bag lunch it from home and camp provides water, lemonade and two snacks daily. A one-time registration fee of $80 per child includes a camp t-shirt and the daily snacks. Summer Day Camp consists of six, two-week sessions beginning May
26th and continues through August 5th. Each two-week session runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and costs $200, or $100
Summer campers enjoy the “Messy Games” at last year’s camp.
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METAIRIE, La. (AP) Drew Brees is confident that some young, relatively unknown, inexperienced receivers can help the New Orleans Saints’ offense remain among the NFL’s best. The 36-year-old quarterback will enter his 15th pro season next fall without two of his most productive pass-catchers from 2014, tight end Jimmy Graham and receiver Kenny Stills, who’ve both been traded away. While those moves appeared to raise the prospects of New Orleans drafting a receiver earlier this month, that didn’t happen. The Saints used six of nine picks on defensive players, and the offensive rookies they drafted were a lineman, and backup quarterback and a 5-foot-9, 195-pound running back better known for his success as a return specialist. Brees has been among the NFL’s most prolific quarterbacks since joining the Saints in 2006, passing for 5,000-plus yards in a season four times and tying for the league lead with 4,952 yards last season. AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL
Youthful Ideas An elderly priest, speaking to a younger priest, said, “You had a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket theatre seats. It worked like a charm. The front of the church always fills first now.” The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued, “And you told me adding a little more beat to
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the music would bring young people back to church, so I supported you when you brought in that Rock’n’Roll Gospel Choir. Now our services are consistently packed to the balcony with youths.” “Thank you, Father,” answered the young priest. “I am pleased that you are open to the new youthful ideas.” “All of these ideas have been good,” said the elderly
priest, “But I’m afraid you’ve gone too far with the Drive-thru Confessional.” “But Father,” protested the young priest, “my confessions and the donations have nearly doubled since I began.” “Yes,” replied the elderly priest, “and I appreciate that, but the flashing neon sign, ‘Toot’n’Tell or Go to Hell’ cannot stay on the roof of the church.”
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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He went undrafted, and didn’t hire an agent to field deals as an undrafted free agent. He was working and studying in Fayetteville recently when his phone rang, which caused him to change his plans. An official in the athletic department with Arkansas was on the other line. He was saying that the Saints were on the phone, and they were asking about his availability to compete in the rookie camp. After a short time to ponder it and an afternoon to get everything, Charpentier committed to the camp. Once he was ready to go mentally, the physical side came easily. Charpentier said he never stopped working out, and is in the best shape of his life. “It’s funny how that all played out. It ended up being such a blessing,� Charpentier. “I got there, and I weighed less than I had weighed when I was even playing. I never stopped working out, and I stayed working hard. And that part paid off, because I got there and my body felt better than it has felt in a long, long time.�
So during the minicamp, Charpentier said he was a sponge, absorbing any and all information that he could get from the Saints’ coaches and players. He worked out with all of the team’s drafted rookies. He blocked for some of the players who will guide the franchise for the next decade into the future. Charpentier said the feedback he received was that he was a quick learner and a high IQ guy. He said the biggest challenge is learning on the fly how to do things the way the Saints want them to be done. “Everything you’ve done at every other place doesn’t matter, because they expect things their certain way,� Charpentier said. “And it’s tough. It’s not easy to always pick up on it. But they applauded me and called me out for a good job a couple times, because they liked how I had an understanding for the game. They liked how I caught onto things pretty quickly, and grasped what we were trying to do.� After the workout, Charpentier said he swapped numbers with officials, and he’s now a contact for the team – a guy that’ll be on the short-list of
people that will be called if someone gets hurt and/or the Saints need a replacement at lineman. Charpentier admits that the possibility of him playing on Sundays next fall is slim, but he’s not ever going to fully rule it out. In the immediate future, he plans to continue chasing his Master’s at the University of Arkansas. But for the time being, just to be able to roll with the big boys for one weekend is good enough; a source of pride that he’ll never forget. “I was thinking about the people back home as I was on that field,� Charpentier said. “I may not have lived down there for a while now, but that’s home. You can take the bayou from the Cajun, but you can never take it out of his heart. I definitely was thinking about all of the people out there. A piece of me will always be in that place. That’s my home.�
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Among the issues Cantrelle said he would focus on during his tenure include drainage, specifically improving the dire state of several pump stations in the parish. “A coastal parish like Lafourche needs to have better drainage capability than we currently have. “It seems like we have the same problems crop up year after year, yet they never get solved. I will solve them. People should not fear that their home or business will flood because of a heavy thunderstorm.� Other issues Cantrelle intends to focus on include coastal restoration, job creation and wasteful spending. As Cantrelle pointed out in a statement: “More effort needs to be placed on business creation and business retention in Lafourche Parish. Parish government needs to work hand in hand with private business to help them grow and create new, good paying jobs. Pri-
vate sector business should not see their parish government as an enemy. They need to see them as a partner for growth. Neighboring parishes have seen tremendous economic growth that Lafourche should and must partake in. To that end, wasteful government spending must be brought to an end.� Cantrelle cited the renting of portable levees as one wasteful spending project. “Approximately 4.2 million dollars was spent on portable levees when these levees could have been purchased and reused when needed for half a million dollars, saving our taxpayers roughly 3.7 million dollars on just one project,� he said. “There are many other instances of wasteful spending that we will get into during the campaign.� As an example of his civic involvement, Cantrelle served on the Lafourche Parish Library Board from 2005 until 2013, five of those years as president. During his tenure, the library board built or remodeled eight state of the art library buildings, complete with computer and Internet capabilities, without indebting present and future taxpayers. Upon completion of Cantrelle’s tenure, the Library Board possessed a surplus of funds and returned 2.7 mills, (about 3 million dollars in taxes), per year, to taxpayers, while our
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current parish president used up a large surplus and indebted the parish. “Lafourche Parish has some of the best libraries in the state and I am proud to have been a part of the effort to get these improvements made. This is an example of how parish government can get things done. “Simply put, I’m a businessman, not a politician. I am a conservative, successful small businessman who can apply those successful business traits to parish government. Lafourche Parish has tremendous potential and with the right leadership, the parish can and will be a leader in this state and nation. I ask you for your support in this election and the opportunity to serve as your parish president.�
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and from Port Fourchon on a daily basis. The work is expected to begin sometime in the summer months and take at least a month to complete. Overlay is expected to begin at the end of the new concrete segment where the new elevated highway portion ends and run some three and one half miles to the bridge near Fourchon Beach. “We’re very pleased to hear the news that the primary road at Port Fourchon will be resurfaced,� said Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. “A new overlay will mean safer and more efficient conditions for the many vehicles that transit the port every day.�
Each month, the Golden Meadow Rotary Club holds a $50 gift card drawing for members of the Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center. To qualify for the drawing, seniors must be a member of the Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center and must be present for the drawing. Pictured are Darlene Guidry, Golden Meadow Senior Citizen director and Inez Swenson, the winner of the April drawing.
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Sunday, May 24, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Jesus commissioned us to continue his work in our world
We refer to the Ascension of the Lord every time we recite the Profession of Faith or say the Apostles’ Creed; “I believe … in Jesus Christ … who … ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” Some people have problems believing in Jesus’ ascension because the narrative assumes a threestoried universe: 1) a solid dome of heaven above the earth; 2) the flat earth; 3) the waters of the deep and the underworld of the dead, often called Hades or Hell. We have to understand that the inspirited authors of scripture could only describe reality as they understood the world to be. They had a much different understanding of our world than we do. They pictured heaven spatially “up” above the great super dome in the sky. The sun, the moon, and the stars were fixed to the top of this dome and all the stars revolved around the earth. Since they did not have our view of the universe, we have to “translate” what they were trying to tell us. Heaven is not “up”; it is a different state of being or dimension. Heaven is being with God and God is everywhere, so heaven is not confined to a particular place. What ultimately happened on the day we call the Ascension was that Jesus in his resurrected body, after spending 40 days (a biblical expression that means a long while) “speaking about the kingdom of God,” told his followers they would not see him again. He returned to the Father and passed on his work to his followers. Jesus was with the Father the moment he died. Remember what he said to the Good Thief, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Jesus was with the Father the moment he died. In John’s gospel, John infers that Jesus’ resurrection, ascension, and the coming of the Holy Spirit happened on the same day. When he returned and ap-
Vacation Bible Schools set at local churches HOLY SAVIOR
Holy Savior Catholic Church’s Vacation Bible School registration is now open. Forms can be found at the door entrance in church. Classes will be from June 22-26 from 8:30 a.m. till 12-noon. For more information call Kecera at the rectory. The closing mass for Vacation Bible School will be on Sunday, June 28 at 10 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH
Pre-registration is going on now until Sunday, June 4 for Vacation Bible School to be held Sun., June 14 through Thurs., June 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Methodist Church, Hwy. 308 and the corner of E. 162nd St. The Vacation Bible School is for children ages 4 years old through 7th grade with the theme: “Everest – Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power”. The cost is $5. Each evening a meal will be provided before joining in for singing, Bible stories, crafts, science experiments and games. Closing program will be June 18th at 7 p.m. when family and friends are invited for a grand celebration followed by hot dogs and chili. Contact Amanda at 251-259-7617 or Linda at 985-691-4838 to pre-register and for more information or check it out on facebook.com/GMGIUMC.
peared to his followers, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” He worked with his followers during this 40-day period and then he told them “good-bye.” They would now have to continue his work. The Ascension reminds us of our role. In Matthew’s gospel Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” We must act as Jesus
did – taking his love, grace, and mercy into our world. Our desire to build a better world compels us to do “something.” We should be willing to give up some of our free time so that we can help others who need our presence as a hospital visitor, a friend to the elderly or disabled, a reader for the blind or the youth, or any of a hundred other ways in which we can make life better for somebody. When we do this, we are helping to build the kingdom of God, the kingdom of hope and love. We know that everything is not what it should be – in our marriages, our friendships, our government, our Church, our work, our world. We cannot strive for perfection in our
lifetime, but we can, with God’s help, bring our lives and our world closer to reflecting God’s love.
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
Going On Now!!!
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
14814 W. Main St, Cut Off (985) 632-7373 M-F 8am-6pm and Sat. 9am-2pm
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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
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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
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
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
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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
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 15300 West Main - Cut Off 129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410
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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
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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
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SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946
Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose
Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300
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would be spared slashing — a point that won praise from University of Louisiana System President Sandra Woodley, who thanked House members for making “extremely difficult decisions.” “We’re not out of the woods yet, but I assure you this is encouraging news,” Woodley said in a statement. But under the budget heading to the Senate for debate, cuts still would fall across public health care services, state parks, museums and agricultural services. Without additional dollars, the LSU privatization deals are $95 million short of what the hospital operators say they need to continue providing the current level of services to the poor and uninsured who rely on the facilities. That figure includes $36 million in state financing to draw down federal matching money.
In addition, LSU’s medical schools in New Orleans and Shreveport would be left with $56 million in insurance and retiree costs from the privatization deals that medical school leaders say could leave them struggling to stay afloat. The Democratic leader in the House, Rep. John Bel Edwards, voted against the budget bill. He said while the House version of the budget “is so much better” than the proposal submitted by Gov. Bobby Jindal, “it’s not good enough.” Edwards, who is running for governor this fall, cited the health care holes and the House’s rejection of his proposal to expand Louisiana’s Medicaid program as allowed under the federal health care law. “The people deserve better,” he said. Lawmakers in the House added money to cover the costs of the K-12 public school financing formula, keep open a program that cares for newborn ba-
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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. MAY 18, 2015 Lockport Police Department Crystal Lynn Domangue, 34, Lockport. Violation of probation/parole. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jenee Marie Duplantis, 27, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Dessirae Renye Thompson, 29, Cut Off. Contempt of court, domestic abuse battery. John Terry Parfait, 52, Raceland. Fugitive from justice (2 cts). Jeremy Lagarde, 24, Larose. Contempt of court (2 cts). Jean Falgout, 44, Dulac. Contempt of court. Rita Hopkins, 32, Galliano. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Rhea Jones, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). Mark Robichaux, 54, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Timothy Massey, 42, Houma. Parole warrant. Thibodaux Police Department Donald Brown, Jr., 22, Gray. Possession of xanax, poss. of drug para., turning movements & required signals. Royal Shelvy, Jr., 57, Thibodaux. Theft of goods (felony), poss. of drug para. Harbor Police Eric Hight, 52, Port Aransas, TX. Disturbing the peace, enter/remain after being forbidden. MAY 19, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Decraig Young, 25, Thibodaux. Probation warrant. Kip Bergeron, 24, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). Kevin Angelloz, 56, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Jasyne Madison, 36, Gray. Contempt of court. Cadja Major Bourda, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court. Darrell D. Hawkins, 24, Raceland. Contempt of court. Mary Blanche Tanner, 48, Lockport. Failure to register and notify as a sex offender (felony). Kyle Dupre, 25, Houma. Monetary instrument abuse, contempt of court, poss. of marijuana (1st offense), poss. of meth less than 28 grams, poss. or dist. of drug para. Thibodaux Police Department Keil Christopher Brown, 21, Houma. Fugitive from justice, theft of goods (felony). Jamie Adams Thibodaux, 29, Thibodaux. Unauthorized use of access card as theft (felony). MAY 20, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jasyne Madison, 36, Gray. Contempt of court. Lance L. Scott, 36, Gray. Contempt of court (3 cts). Jessica Clark, 26, Baton Rouge.
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Contempt of court. Beatrice Wallace, 21, Raceland. Telephone communications; improper language harassment. Skye Cunningham, 34, Gray. Contempt of court. Charlotte Dufrene, 51, Des Allemands. Possession of oxycodone, poss. of marijuana 1st offense, poss. of vyanse, poss. of xanax, poss. of suboxone. Rickey Cheramie, 25, Cut Off. Contempt of court (8 cts), disturbing the peace. Travis Sargent, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.
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Hiedonald Davis, 42, Raceland. Fugitive (2 cts). Mikal Bell, 33, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Michael Johnson, 50, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Louisiana State Police Alixster Winslow, 34, Houma. No driver’s license, driving left of center, poss. of marijuana 2nd offense, poss. of para. Thibodaux Police Department Herbert Woolens, 18, Thibodaux. Illegal carrying of weapons firearm free zone, notice; signs; crime.
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Sunday, May 24, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
House For Sale: 122 S. Dominique St., Gheens. 3 br, 2 ba. Market value $108,000, asking $98,500. Call 985696-4452. _________________ House For Sale By Owner, 3 br, 1 ba, 1100 sq ft, lot 50x150, refrig., stove, dishwasher, w/d included. Good neighborhood. Asking $95,000. Call 985-691-4428. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-5172341 or 337-5172340. Golden Meadow. 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft on piers, lot 146’x120’, carport, garage/workshop, municipal sewerage, No owner financing, No rent to own. _________________ House in Galliano For Sale By Owner: 4 br, 2 ba, living rm, plus family rm/den. Total sq ft 2469. New 80 gallon water heater, new heater fan, new electrical box w/new breakers and new ac unit, stainless steel appliances, lg. shop w/boat shed. Asking $190,900. Call 985-258-7072. _________________
House For Sale: 240 Airport Rd., Galliano. 2,131 sq ft, lot 150x173. 3 br, 2 ba, kitchen/cleaning rm, living rm, office, play rm, wash rm, storage rm, fenced in back yard w/shed. FMI call 985-637-7325. _________________ 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. _________________ 2-Story Camp For Sale on Grand Isle: 4 br, 2 ba, outdoor kitchen and wrap around porch. Call 985-533-6315. _________________
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
Office Building For Lease: Great location for an attorney, realtor, bookkeeper, insurance agent, notary, cosmetologist, nail tech, etc. Call to see this beautiful 2 person office or 3-station hair salon w/parking. This is an excel. location on LA 1 in the center of Cut Off. Available in May. Don’t wait! Call 985-691-3290 or 985691-1317. _________________
Louisiana Leisure Resort
If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Â Sites and Cabins for rent. Â Ammenities included. Â 3 miles from Walmart. Â 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info.
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American Realty USA
Office For Lease: LA 1 near Cut Off Church, approx. 1000 sq ft, $500/dep, $500/mth. FMI call 985-258-6277. _________________
LAND
Lot For Sale: 100x159, 15850 sq ft, Lot #8, Old Safari Heights Subd., Asking $15,500. Call 985278-1480. _________________ Land For Sale in Jonesville, LA. Larto Lake Water Front Property. 213 on water, sportsmen paradise, amazing sunset, sewer & dock permit included, along with elevation certificate. Asking $35,000. Call 985-691-1178. _________________ Land For Sale: Raw land, approx. 631’x102’ near levee between W. 163rd and W. 164th St., Galliano. Call 985-6410083. _________________
FOR RENT
Mobile Home For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, located on 312 Comeaux Dr., Lockport. $850/mth, $800/dep. Call 985258-6610 or 985-2585273. _________________
Camper Trailer For Rent: $400/mth, no deposit, bills pd. Call 985-855-6896. _________________ House For Rent: No smoking, no pets, all appl., $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985632-4723. _________________ Spacious 2BR Trailer For Rent: quiet neighborhood, $850/mo with utilities included, background check. 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba in Larose, electricity, lawn care, & water included. $1200/mth, $500/dep. Call or text 985-2581464. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, furnished, utilities pd., grass cut. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________
FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.
De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________
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
Trailer For Rent: Quiet place/quiet person! No pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth, $400/dep. Utilities/cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application. Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985258-7320. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose, 3 br, 1 ba, private lot, unfurnished, no pets. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-278-0838. _________________ New Construction For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, Leeville, $3,200/mth, 13 mth. lease. Includes water, boat slip, furn.. Omni Realty Advisors 225413-4414. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Lockport area, 1-2 br, $800/mth, plus deposit. Taking applications. Call 985-665-9538. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 b, w/appl., w/d, huge yard, shed, water pd., Galliano area. Available May 27th. Call 985-2911545 or 985-6772975. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $750/mth, $750/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________
Call 985-637-1519
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.
80 x 180 lot
Furnished, Walk-In Ready
$260,000
American Realty USA
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.
Call Boo Legendre
985-696-7377
200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE
The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano
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.
Boat For Sale: VIP Bay Stealth 1880 Center Console Bay Boat, w/71 lb. thrust, 24 volt trawling motor w/Yamaha 150, 2 stroke engine w/90 hrs, 3 brand new batteries, mint cond. $15,000 OBO. Call 985-632-5791. _________________ Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. FMI call 985-6914008. Asking $50,000. _________________ 17’ Bay Liner For Sale: boat /motor /trailer. Asking $12,000 OBO. Call 985-691-4273. _________________ 3,476 sqft. Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off
200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107
985-696-7377
BOATS
Commercial Building For Sale
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner • owner / agent
Boo Legendre
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 _________________ For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig, no pets, no smoking. Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep. Call 985258-9615. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apts. Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. For Rent spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets welcomed. $1000 /mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.co m. Call Bill at 985325-5626 FMI. _________________
$
400,000
7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property
Old Rouse’s Shopping Center
516 Justin, St. in Lockport
17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land
299,000
$
NEW RO
OF
Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377
American Realty USA
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
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 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. MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.
MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.
MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $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.
200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
MOTORCYCLES
Yamaha Majesty, 600cc For Sale, in great cond. Asking $2000 OBO. Call 985632-5791. _________________
CAMPERS
Camper Trailers For Sale: $1000/ea. OBO. Call 985-8556896. _________________
AUTOS
2008 Gray Ford F150 STX For Sale: 2 door semi-cab, good cond., mileage 38,299, loaded. If int. call 985-258-6558. _________________
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. _________________ 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. _________________ King Size Sleigh Bed Frame For Sale: Mahogany wood, only 4 yrs. old, great cond., pd. $1,000, asking $450, call 985-6965880 or 985-6964687; also Kirby “Sentria� Vacuum Homecare System For Sale w/carpet shampooer & attachments, owners manual & receipt, pd. over $2,000, barely used, 2 yrs. old. Asking $400. Call or 985696-4687. _________________ Hospital Bed For Sale-$250, bedside commode-$20, chair-$50, shower walker-$20, adult diapers-$10 a pack. Call 985-632-3899. _________________ Foundation Cement Blocks For Sale: $3 ea. They have about 20, 2 sizes. Call 985696-8283. _________________ Double Crypt For Sale: Located in Sacred Heart Garden Mausoleum #5 at St. Joseph Walk, crypt #25 Tire B. $6500. Call 985-860-7159. _________________
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HELP WANTED
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galliano is currently hiring for a full time Front Desk Agent, fill in Night Auditor & full time Night Auditor. Full time night auditor is a 40/hr. week position that requires overnight (11 pm-7 am) availability. All positions must have completely open flexible availability including weekends and holidays. Reliable trans. necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit please apply in person at the hotel, no phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for Exp. CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering pd. vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________ Environmental / LDAR Technician: Self motivated individual with strong computer skills, detail oriented, and ability to work unsupervised and follow directions. Successful candidate will work in plant setting and conduct environmental monitoring within Oil/Gas and Petrochemical facilities. Some travel required with short overnight stays. On the job training provided. Send resume to encos@encos.net or fax to 225-7524208 _________________
IH Technician – Successful candidate shall posses the following skills: Ability to communicate between the CIH and Compliance Manager, strong clerical and writing skills, familiar with IH sampling and sampling protocols, must be able to work shifts when necessary. Please submit resume to FAX (225) 752-4208. _________________
Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Joe’s Septic has immediate openings for Class B CDL Driver with excavator & backhoe exp. Health & retirement benefits included. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345 between 9 am – 2 pm. Any questions call 985-632-5592. _________________
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) Must meet TWIC Card requirements & have Driver’s License.
See Brandi • No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!
WE NEED
YOU!
Daily Comet
The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
Call Linda or Penny for details:
448-7623
WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES
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.
19 ft. aluminum Mud Boat with 4.3L Chevy Vortec V-6, with Velvet drive clutch, $6000. FMI call 985-6911479. _________________
Office: 985-693-7229
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800-481-7894
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CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
QHSE Superintendent Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during working hours and after hours in the event of an emergency and possibly a rotation schedule as needed. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime/dredging safety. Applications can be found online at
www.crosbytugs.com
or can be filled out at our main office.
17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354
HDFK RU HDFK IRU
(985) 632-7575
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer
CLASSIFIED ADS
Sunday, May 24, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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. _________________ 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. _________________ EXP. Farm Labor needed in Paradis. Call 504-628-3309. _________________ A local business is hiring a Personnel Manager. Competitive wage coupled with an excel. benefit package. Send resume to personnelmanager303@gmail.c om _________________ Special Education District No. 1 “The Center” is seeking employees for its Waiver Programs in the South Lafourche area. Great pay, overnight, afternoon and evening shifts available. Applications can be picked up at 5510 W. Ave. D, W. 55th St., between the May 12 & May 27, anytime between 8 am – 2 pm. FMI call 985-632-5671. _________________
S u p e r i o r Shipyard is looking for an Equipment Mechanic with experience on heavy machinery. Apply in person at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to tcreel@superiorshipyard.com. Must be able to maintain and repair misc. yard equipment. Scheduled days cover Monday - Friday. Weekends and holidays are required. Competitive pay - DOE, and benefits. Superior Shipyard offers competitive pay, health and other benefits. _________________
Superior Shipyard in Golden Meadow is currently seeking a Full Time Billing Clerk. Basic functions: compiling, analyzing & recording bills; preparing & issuing invoices, credit memos, & providing customer service. Responsible for issuing monthly statements, keeping customer files updated with current invoices, bills & contact information. Qualifications: 3+ years of general accounting exp. Must be detail oriented, have a keen knowledge of mathematics & finances, a good understanding of computers & of billing software programs. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel), Outlook, Power Point), Windows operating software & performing basic Internet searches, using email, etc. is required. Typing exp. is also required. The ability to speak, read, write and communicate the English language fluently as well as prepare letters, and documents, etc., is required. Apply in person/mail resume to Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, La 70357 or e-mail resume to bmartin@superiorshipyard.com _________________ Cheramie Marine, LLC is looking to hire Cleaning Personnel 2 days a wk. Please apply at 11603 Hwy. 308, Larose, or online at cheramie marine.com. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has a job opening for a Homemaker in the Galliano /Golden Meadow area. This job is for 22 hrs. per wk. at $9.53/hr. Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass state police background check. Deadline to apply is Fri. May 29th at 12 noon. Apply at LCOA Office in Mathews, 985-5320458. _________________ Reliable Service, Inc. now taking applications. Must have TWIC card, transportation. Apply within 17958 W. Main, Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________
Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars
Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!
985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson
Ray’s Radiator 314 Chennault Street Morgan City, LA 70380
• Repair, Recondition & Rebuild
• In House Sales & Service • Oil / After / Inner Coolers, Radiator • Heat Exchangers, Keel Coolers
985-384-1873
Joe’s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________
LOOKING FOR WORK
17 Yr, Old Girl Looking for a Babysitting Job from May 25 – August. Call 985-3607315. _________________
SERVICES
Swimming Lessons
Certified swimming instructor Lisa Breaux - over 25 years experience working with adults and children of all ages. FMI 985-637-1138 _________________
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. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ Full/Part Time Child Care, Larose area. 7 days a wk., affordable rates, flexible hrs., CPR/First Aid Certified. 985-258-1343. _________________ Need Your Grass Cut? Call Vince at 985-278-2132, I have a lg. lawn mower for lg. & sm. yards. Also call 985-693-4839 or 985-209-6654 if you need some ironing done. I iron for out. _________________ For Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Services, Monthly and Quarterly Reports, etc., call Trosclair Bookkeeping and Tax Services, LLC at 985258-8236. _________________
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. _________________
Swimming Lessons: Teacher certified in lifesaving, swimming & CPR. Yrs. of exp. dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained. Heated pool. Summer session-lessons taught morning or afternoon during June & July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI call Mona at 985-693-7040. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________
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. _________________ 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.
Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age. Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Need A Plumber? Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called “plumbers” who are unlicensed and/or uninsured. Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________
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! 985-128-0672 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. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________
LOST
LOST: Ladies Gold Watch on Mother’s Day at Holy Rosary Church in Larose. If found, please call 985-691-1382 or 985693-3670. _________________
PETS
Free Kittens to good home. Call 985-2789905. _________________
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OBITUARIES
CHRISTOPHER SAIA Christopher J. Saia, 46, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 25, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughter, Lacey Saia; former wife, Dominica Saia; companion, Donna Toups and mother, Janice Saia. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Saia and his brother, Craig Saia. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________
CLYDE FULLILOVE Clyde L. Fullilove, 88, a native of Harwood, Texas and resident of Galliano passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Visitation was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce G. Fullilove; son, Steve “Frog” Fullilove (Delene); grandchildren, Timmy Fullilove (Amy), Lisa F. Richoux (Mike), Ross Fullilove (Marci), Wade Fullilove (Brandi), Dakota Fullilove; granddaughter-in-law, Allison Fullilove; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Jessie Fullilove; son, Clyde J. Fullilove; grandson, Joey Fullilove; brothers, Horace Fullilove, Milburn Fullilove; sister, Margaret F. Armstrong. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ______________________
ROBERT BUSHNELL Robert C. “Bob” Bushnell, 55, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, at First Baptist Church of Lockport. A Memorial Service was held at 10:00 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Gertie Melancon Bushnell; children, Margaret Elizabeth Bushnell, Bryan Neely, Jana Beth LeCompte, Micheal Pete Neely; sisters, Jo Ann Catalanotto, Betty Jo Quatrevingt; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ocy Bushell and Margaret Glaze Bushnell; sister, Ruby Bollinger; infant brother and granddaughter, Vannessa Neely. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________
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TREENA BILLIOT Treena Louise Billiot, 40, a native of Luling, and a resident of Cut Off, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, and from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her fiancé, John Billiot, Sr.; sons, Justin Couvillion, Zayne Ardoin, John Billiot, Jr., Dylan Billiot; daughter, Maryssa Ardoin; mother, Rose David; brothers, Robert Flynn and Edward Flynn and grandchildren, Kylie Barlow and Kendre Daigle. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________
BARBARA ORGERON A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, May 26 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Barbara G. Orgeron, 66, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, who passed away on May 20, 2015 at 6:20 p.m. Visitation will be from 12 noon till 2 p.m. service at the church. Body donated to Anatomical Board for Research. She is survived by husband of 48 years, Darryl Orgeron; mother, Shirley Fonseca; sons, Roddy Orgeron and companion Shana Diamond, Toddy Orgeron and wife Missy; daughter, Daralyn O. Boudreaux and husband Robert; sisters, Deborah Perrin and husband Jimmy; grandchildren, Rhett Orgeron, Chole Orgeron, Adam Orgeron, Sofia Boudreaux and Ryan Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by father, Neilton Gisclair; half brother, Dwight Fonseca. She was a loving dedicated wife, mom and granny to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved her family dearly. ______________________ ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Career goals are front and center, Aries. Try to process any fears that may have held you back before now, and you will discover that those fears are unfounded. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 This week you discover a good mix of creativity and practicality that you can put to use at work and at home, Taurus. Make it last as long as possible to reap the rewards. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are capable of making big decisions, but you’re not entirely sure if you want to just yet. Bide your time and think everything through for the next several days. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you have put in long hours on a big project, and now is the time to buckle down and put in one last great effort. After that you can finally relax. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, things will fall into place sooner than you expect if you focus on the things that you can accomplish. Wishing and hoping won’t get you far.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, others continue to send you mixed messages. While this may be confusing, soon you will learn to navigate others’ signals and make the right decisions. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your schedule is loaded with a lot of commitments. While things might seem hectic from time to time, remember that your hard work now will pay off in the future. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Reevaluate what is most important to you and set a new plan in motion. Others will be very supportive and serve as sounding boards as you determine where to go next. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, take a deep breath and relax when faced with a difficult decision this week. Trust your instincts and make a decision you are truly confident in. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, an authority figure wants to challenge you this week, so show him or her what you really are made of. Your ideas are valid, and you just need to assert yourself.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are more than willing to give it your all this week. You are accustomed to giving your best effort so this challenge should be nothing you can’t handle. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a tight schedule has you focused on the tasks at hand. You are more than capable of handling what’s on your plate.
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