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Sunday, June 14, 2015
A look at what passed, failed in the La. legislative session
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The 60-day regular session of the Louisiana Legislature ended Thursday. Here’s a look at what passed and failed: BUDGET: In the final hours of the session, lawmakers reached a deal over next year’s $24 billion budget and how to close a $1.6 billion shortfall without devastating cuts to public colleges and health care services. The House and Senate passed a package of tax bills estimated to raise more than $700 million to help finance the spending plans, and they followed Gov. Bobby Jindal’s parameters so the bills can escape his veto. They created a tax credit on paper that gives Jindal the ability to claim he didn’t support a net tax increase. ___ COMMON CORE: Lawmakers reached a compromise in the dispute over Louisiana’s use of the Common Core education standards. Under a package of three bills, a review of the See Session Page 5-A
MEETINGS MONDAY, JUNE 15 LAFOURCHE PARISH COMMUNITY ACTION 5:30 p.m. Training Room 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews
LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 6:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St., Thibodaux
TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall TUESDAY, JUNE 16
NORTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 5:00 p.m. 627 Jackson St., Thibodaux
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 VFW POST #8538 AND AUXILIARY 7:00 p.m. VFW Ave. - Larose (Behind LCO School)
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Arrests............................8-A Calendar of Events.........2-A
Classifieds................6-A/7-A
Horoscopes.....................7-A Lottery.............................2-A
News In Brief...................3-A
Obituaries........................7-A
Surfin’ The Net................8-A
Worship Directory............4-A
VOLUME 26 NUMBER 35
Lawmakers agree to veto-proof budget, tax deal on final day
A local connection …
MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
The Gazette can be found just about anywhere … even the recent college baseball Super Regionals played at LSU in Baton Rouge. For you baseball fans, the Tigers will be taking on the TCU Horned Frogs at their first game of the College World Series in Omaha Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Tristan Bagala spends a little time between innings catching up on local news.
Community rallies around Cole’s Cure
According to medical statistics, approximately one in every 2 million newborn children have Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB) – a rare genetic connective tissue disorder that leaves one susceptible to painful blisters and infection. A local baby just so happened to be the unlucky one in that 2 million equation. He and his family’s fight have united and rallied together our community, which is using the power of prayer and philanthropy to push them through the struggle. Baby Cole Guilbeau was born on December 10, 2014 to local parents Chad and Chantece Guilbeau. Shortly after birth, on Feb. 16, the infant was given his JEB diagnosis. He started showing symptoms just a few days after being born. As news of the sick baby became known locally, a grassroots community-wide social media campaign got started,
Gazette staff reports
and Cole’s Cure was born. Now plastered on wristbands, t-shirts, hashtags and just about anything else imaginable, the family looks back with a bright smile knowing that their baby boy has inspired so much good from so many others. The Cole’s Cure Softball Tournament was held two weekends ago. It attracted 36 total teams and raised almost $40,000 for the cause. The family also said it wanted to thank everyone for a Pedro Tournament that was held recently in honor of Cole – an event that drew many together in honor of the baby’s fight. “The Guilbeau family has truly been blessed to have the support of such wonderful family, friends and community during this time in our lives,” Cole’s big sister and South Lafourche student Caroline said. See Cole Page 3-A
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In a chaotic flurry of last-minute votes, Louisiana lawmakers completed their work Thursday with a deal on next year’s $24 billion budget that will keep public colleges and health services from deep cuts — and that meets Gov. Bobby Jindal’s criteria to escape a veto. The deal was struck and approved in the 60-day legislative session’s final hours, with the House and Senate agreeing to Jindal’s demand that they create a tax credit on paper to protect the Republican governor’s anti-tax record as he readies his likely presidential campaign. Support of the tax-credit maneuver, in a 30-9 Senate vote and a 59-43 House vote, ended one of the main sticking points in negotiations and paved the way for passage of the budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and the tax plans that will finance it. Shortly after the session ended, Jindal declared victory for his last legislative session as governor, though lawmakers took their own approach on how to balance the budget, mocked the financing maneuvers required by the governor and rejected two of the main planks of his legislative agenda. “From our perspective, it was a good session,” the governor said. After starting the session in April with a $1.6 billion budget gap and the threat of more than 80 percent state-financing cuts across college campuses, the final budget cobbled together avoided the dire scenarios. See Budget Page 5-A
Getting it done …
The community has rallied behind little Cole Guilbeau, who was born with a rare disorder that affects one in every 2 million newborns.
Louisiana economy grows but below US average JEFF AMY Associated Press
New figures show Louisiana’s economy grew by 1.9 percent in 2014, lagging nationwide growth of 2.2 percent. Gross domestic product numbers released Wednesday by the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis try to measure total economic output of each state. Louisiana’s $251 billion economy ranked 19th among the states for growth, with North Dakota growing the fastest. Alaska and Mississippi were the only states where economies shrank. The numbers can change later — Louisiana’s 2013 results were revised down from an initial estimate of a 1.8 percent expansion to a 2.5 percent contraction. That’s a surprise, considering strong job growth in the state that year, but it reflects
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Sunday, June 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Families are invited on Thursday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m., to the summit celebration and dinner to see all that their children have learned throughout their week. For more information call Amanda Murray at 251259-7617.
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GM Church’s VBS to be held this week
A summer kids’ event called Everest will be hosted at Golden Meadow Methodist Church, Hwy. 308 and E. 162 St., from June 14 to June 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each day. The program is geared for preschool to seventh grade. At Everest, kids will discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Biblelearning activities, sing songs, play teamworkbuilding games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures and test out fun, Science-geared gizmos.
Seniors invited to wellness program Wed.
The Larose Senior Center is having a wellness visit about Osteoporosis from a pain and wellness clinic on Wednesday, June 17 at 9 a.m. Call Sherry at 6934266 to RSVP.
Food Bank to give out items to those in need
The Second Harvest Food Bank at the Hope Center, 18100 E. Main St., directly across from the Galliano bridge, (the old State Bank building), will be distributing on June 19, 23, and 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beginning July 1, par-
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SL Church’s VBS to be held June 21 - 25
The South Lafourche Baptist Church, located at 17077 E. Main, Cut Off, will host Vacation Bible School school with the theme Journey Off the Map, starting Sunday, June 21 through June 25 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. for kindergarten through sixth graders. For more information call 985-632-4119.
Orders being accepted for lunch fundraiser
Roast beef poboy lunches will be sold on Wednesday, June 24 at the South Lafourche High School north bus ramp from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. for $10. The menu includes a roast beef poboy, bag of chips and dessert. This fundraiser is to benefit the SLHS Tarpon Basketball team. Deliveries will be made for 5 or more orders per location. For more information contact Coach Rainie Terrebonne at 985-632-6723.
Trojanettes gearing up for June 27 car wash
The Central Lafourche High School Trojanettes will host a car wash on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the north side of the school. Cost is $5.
LPSO handgun course slated for June 28
Louisiana author writes mountain mystery
Mystery author Billy “BJ” Bourg first visited the Smoky Mountains National Park in 2005 and it was love at first sight for the Louisiana native. Although it is nearly eleven hours from his home in Lafourche Parish to the Smokies, he has made the long drive back to the mountains seven times since that first visit, and he plans another trip to the area in early August of 2015. “Just as summer starts rolling around here in Louisiana, I get this homesick feeling in my stomach … like the Smoky Mountains and its black bears are calling me,” Bourg explains. “It’s my idea of Heaven on earth. In fact, I proposed to my wife in front of Abrams Falls in Cades Cove—that’s how much I love the area.” Bourg is so enamored with the Smoky Mountains that he set five chapters of his debut novel, JAMES 516, in the Gatlinburg area. JAMES 516 takes place in the fictitious parish of Magnolia, LA, and the story centers around sniper attacks on law enforcement officials. Police sniper London Carter is teamed up with Bethany Riggs, an internal affairs lieutenant, and they are tasked with tracking down the killer. The evidence leads London to Gatlinburg, TN, and it is there that he discovers a clue that turns the case on its head. “I enjoyed writing about the mountains so much in that first book,” says Bourg, “that I wrote an entire novel set almost exclusively in the fictitious Blue Summit
Mountains of Tennessee, which, of course, were inspired by the Smoky Mountains.” THE SEVENTH TAKING is Bourg’s latest mystery, and it follows Louisiana native Abraham Wilson’s journey to the mountains as he tries to locate his missing ex-girlfriend, also from Louisiana, who disappeared while vacationing with her family. The trek takes Abraham and two of his friends deep into the backcountry, where they soon find themselves fighting for their lives against man, beast, and the majestic mountain country that can turn deadly in a split second. “Although the book is aimed at young adults,” Bourg said, “I’ve been receiving some positive feedback from the adults who’ve read it—they’re clamoring for a sequel.” In addition to his novels that are currently available, Bourg has another Louisiana mystery titled HOLLOW CRIB that will be available at the beginning of 2016 through Five Star – Cengage. The follow-up to HOLLOW CRIB is in the rewriting stage and is tentatively titled BONDED. He is also seeking a publisher for the first book in a planned series that features his newest law enforcement character, Clint Wolf, who serves as the police chief of Mechant Loup, a town located deep in the Louisiana swamps. Bourg’s current novels are available in e-book and print formats and can be
A concealed handgun training course will be held on Sunday, June 28 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Highway 182, Raceland. Cost is $110. Advance registration is required. FMI contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327 lafate-day@lpso.net. This course is pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the state of Louisiana.
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purchased directly from the publisher, Amber Quill Press, or through Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and Kobo Books. JAMES 516 is also available in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish Libraries. More information can be found by visiting his website www.bjbourg.com, following him on Twitter (@BJBourg) or liking his Facebook page (/BJBourg). If you’ve read his book(s) and have an opinion—good or bad—contact him and let him know. He loves hearing from people who have read his books, and he would relish the opportunity to personally thank them for taking a chance on his work.
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Cole From 1-A
“Without the help of all these people, it would be impossible to have the strength to go through this situation alone. We are so blessed for our supporters.” Right now, baby Cole is in Minnesota where he awaits a bone marrow transplant at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. Caroline said her brother will be in the hospital for at least 30 days after the transplant, and the family will have to stay in Minneapolis until mid-September as Cole undergoes follow-ups with his doctors. He was scheduled to begin chemo June 10. His bone marrow procedure is booked for June 16. Caroline said that so far, Cole’s condition has been tough, but also manageable, compared to the struggles that others face with the same ailment. JEB is a diagnosis given when an infant is missing a protein type necessary for bonding one’s skin together. When that protein isn’t present, blisters spread on the body and soft tissues of one’s mouth and throat. “Cole endures constant pain from the blistering all over his body,” Caroline said. “My parents change his bandages daily to protect his wounds and prevent infections.” While the Guilbeau’s fight to protect their baby thousands of miles from home, the power of prayer can be heard all the way in Louisiana. As Cole’s story became common knowledge among folks ‘down the Bayou,’ Caroline and Janee Lombas de-
cided to do something to help. Together, the two brainstormed and came up with the idea of a softball tournament, which would rally support for the precious baby and raise money to go toward medical expenses for the family. As the idea got off the ground, it quickly developed legs and became something well-known locally. Caroline said together with countless volunteers from the community, the team sold Cole’s Cure shirts, bracelets and car bumper stickers to raise money to buy supplies for the tournament. But even as the Cole’s Cure items flew off the shelves, no one involved knew exactly how big the event would be. “We never imagined we’d have the amazing turnout that we did,” Caroline said. When it was all said and done, 36 total teams competed, almost $40,000 was raised and the tournament was a grand slam home run. It featured a live band, an auction and, of course, the games on the field. “It was amazing,” Lombas said. “Our community is one of a kind, and it should be recognized for helping us to have such a successful tournament.” For Caroline and the rest of the Guilbeau family, the turnout causes goosebumps – a warm feeling of pride that can’t be replaced. Little Cole’s six months on earth have been hard on the family, yes. But his cause and fight have brought out the good in so many – a warm spot for everyone involved.
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“Please continue to keep Cole in your prayers,” Caroline Guilbeau said. “Lots of thanks and love from my family, Chad, Chantece, myself and my brothers Cyrus and, of course, Cole.”
Economy From 1-A
Natural gas output in Louisiana continues to fall as initial wells drilled in the Haynesville Shale become less productive and relatively few new wells are drilled. The Energy Information Administration estimates that natural gas production in Louisiana fell by 20 percent in 2014, to 3 trillion cubic feet, even as natural gas output nationwide rose. EIA figures show crude oil production in Louisiana fell almost 5 percent in 2014. Government was the second biggest drag on Louisiana’s economy, and the sector shrank more than in any other state. Richardson said some of the decrease in government came from the privatization of nearly all of LSU’s charity hospitals statewide. The health care sector, though it increased more than the national average, did not grow as fast as government shrank. Officials in Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration have tended to discount the shrinkage of the government sector in Louisiana, saying those cuts are part of encouraging private growth. Advocates for health care and higher education have said the cuts are doing permanent harm, though. “Our focus in economic development is on the private sector,” Louisiana Economic Development Director Steven Grissom said. “That’s why we’ve cut taxes and focused on economic development and making it easier to do business in Louisiana.” Louisiana grew faster than the Southeast as a whole, which expanded by 1.7 percent. Mississippi’s economy shrank 1.2 percent, and Arkansas grew 0.8 percent. Texas, though, grew by 5.2 percent, second-best in the nation. The revisions to the 2013 data show Louisiana’s economy shrank that year, driven by decreases in output from oil and gas extraction, refining, chemical manufacturing and government. The downward revision came even though the state added nearly 25,000 payroll jobs that year, and reflects in part the volatility of oil and gas-driven sectors. “Certainly it doesn’t align with the trends we’ve seen in job growth,” Grissom said. Online: State economic growth: http://1.usa.gov/SNxFxd Follow Jeff Amy at http://twitter.com/jeffamy
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Sunday, June 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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State reopens waters closed after oil spill
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana wildlife and fisheries regulators have reopened state waters in the Gulf of Mexico that were previously closed because of oiling from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in a news release Tuesday, said the 100-yard buffer from any shoreline in a portion of the upper Barataria Basin centered near Bay Jimmy and Bay Batiste will reopen to all commercial and recreational fishing. Before the announcement, those waters were closed to all commercial and recreational fishing except for recreational and charter boat angling. The department says it will continue monitoring conditions to determine whether the area requires new closures. Reports of oil, tarballs or tar mats should be reported to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 and Louisiana State Police at 1877-925-6595. ___
Lawmakers to ask voters to steer more money to highways
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers are seeking to pump more money into road repairs and bridge work across Louisiana. The proposals by Sen. Robert Adley, the Senate transportation committee chairman, received final legislative passage with a series of Senate votes Tuesday. The constitutional amendments would change the rules of the state’s “rainy day” fund to help provide more financing for
roadwork. They would steer dollars that currently would go into the rainy day fund instead to transportation work, generating an estimated $21 million over the next five years for projects — but much more in later years, estimated at as much as $100 million annually. Because they would change the constitution, they would need voter approval. Louisiana has a $12 billion backlog of transportation needs. Senate Bills 122, 202, 221 and 259: www.legis.la.gov
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Public urged to refrain from dumping and littering at boat launches
Littering and illegal dumping of trash has become an increasingly bigger problem at the many public boat launches dotting the Lafourche Parish landscape. Trash was dumped recently at Sanchez Boat Launch in Choctaw. Other than boaters leaving trash behind, camp owners sometimes bring bagged garbage to the launch, and others are traveling to boat launches for the sole purpose of dumping trash. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office continues to tenaciously pursue anyone committing a crime at a boat launch, and crimes such as littering and dumping are no exception. Lafourche Parish Government is currently working on placing signage indicating surveillance cameras are present as well as future signs reading, “NO DUMPING.” These signs are
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LPSO selling surplus trailers through online auctions
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting online auctions for surplus residential trailers. The trailers being auctioned are currently located at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range Facility in Raceland. The Sheriff’s Office acquired several trailers through federal surplus for use in several projects. After plans for some of those projects changed, the trailers were no longer needed. Each trailer contains a kitchen/dining area, bathroom, two bedrooms, as well as some furniture and appliances. The trailers are being sold “as is.” Currently, there are two trailers listed on the online auction site, GovDeals.com, and additional trailers may be listed in the coming weeks. Prospective bidders may visit www.LPSO.net for direct links to the trailer auctions. As outlined on the auction pages, appointments can be made to inspect a trailer prior to bidding. Prospective bidders should visit the auction site for all other information.
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Sunday, June 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Pope Francis challenges us to be true disciples of Christ In his May 28 morning Mass, Pope Francis asked Christians to examine their consciences to see what kind of Christian they proclaimed to be. The Pope then went on to describe three different kinds of Christians: 1) those who are so closed inside themselves, they are not aware of others in need; 2) those who hear the “clamor” of suffering but choose to do nothing about it; and 3) those who do hear and help bring people healing. The first group are Christians who are indifferent and “do not hear. They believe life is there in their little group. They’re content in their small world. They’re deaf to the clamor of so many people who need salvation, who need Jesus’ help, who need the church.” Such Christians are “self-centered, living for themselves. They are unable to hear the voice of Jesus speaking to them in life.” They enjoy a “Jesus and me spirituality” that is not messy or involves taking responsibility for life and the situations in which we find ourselves. The second category of Christians includes those who hear people crying for help, “but want them to be quiet.” This is like Gospel passage when the crowds rebuked Bartimaeus, the blind man, who cried out for Jesus and was told to be quiet. Another example happened when the disciples shooed away the children so they would not disturb their master. Jesus “was for them, he was not for everyone,” and so the disciples distanced people from Jesus – people who needed faith and salvation, the pope said. People who exploit the church or religion for their own benefit or purposes also fit into this category, he said. “They are Christians in name only, armchair Christians, but their inner life is not Christian; it is worldly.” We could add to this category “cultural Christians.” Every religion has them but I will use “Cultural Catholics” as an example. Someone might say, “I was baptized a Catholic, I received my first communion, I was confirmed, married in the church and will die a Catholic.” A Culture Catholic or Christian may have gone through all the rites of the church but never turned their lives over to God. For them religion is a question of jumping through various hoops rather than having a intimate relationship with a loving God. The third category of Christians, Pope Francis said, is made up of “those who help people get closer to Jesus. This group of Christians are consistent with what they believe and how they live.” They help those who are crying out for salvation, grace and spiritual healing. The pope asked people to reflect on what kind of Christian they are and whether they bring others closer to Jesus or distance them from him. The Pope ultimately wants us to discover our True Self, who we are in the mind and heart of God, the face we had before we were born. It is who we were before we did anything right or wrong. It is our absolute identity, which we can neither gain nor lose by any
technique, group affiliation, morality, or formula whatever. The surrendering of our false self, our mask that we are hiding behind, is the necessary pain we need to go through to find “the pearl of great price” that is always hidden inside this lovely but passing shell. I think the main purpose of religion is to lead us to an experience of our True Self in God. Every sacrament, every Bible, every church service, every song, every ceremony is to help us experience our True Self, who we are in God and who God is in us. Great religions help us realign, mend, reconnect and reposition ourselves in God, with others and with God’s creation.
Pictured are Holy Savior’s 7th and 8th graders who attended the Close Up Program recently in Washington, D.C.: Taylor Martin, Leia Verret, Iise Jongblots, Lauren Falgout, Cole Orgeron, Hunter Brady, Andrew Freeman and Caleb Thibodeaux.
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Charis Church
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603
Freedom Worship Center
17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt
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First Baptist Church
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com
First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258
CATHOLIC
Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor
Our Lady of the Isle Grand Isle
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor
Holy Savior Church
612 Main Street - Lockport
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor
South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.
Crosspoint Church
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge)
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Mooring
Bethel Baptist Church
122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin
New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland
Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
Victory Life Church
333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland
St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.
FULL GOSPEL
Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos
Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL
Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off
Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pasor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com
Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.
Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992
Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender
Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!
632-7575
1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
13298 East Main - Larose
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons
St. Hilary of Poitiers
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com
5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
13581 East Main - Larose
St. Anthony Church
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor
Christian Fellowship Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com
13841 East Main - Larose
If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.
Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 15300 West Main - Cut Off 129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410
Pictured are Holy Savior Students of the Year with Principal Trish Thibodeaux: 5th grader Reese Naquin and 8th grader Malori Landry.
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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
THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957
Insurance Agents
• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276
Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes
The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche
18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano
Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com
LUTHERAN
Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma
(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.
MORMON
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.
Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org
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Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential
Hwy. 308 • E. 73rd St. Galliano • 632-6571
SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946
Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose
Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300
Budget
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“This is probably one of the toughest legislative sessions that anybody in this building has faced in many, many years — in decades,” House Speaker Chuck Kleckley, R-Lake Charles, told lawmakers. He added: “We have done incredible work.” The problem was largely of their own making. Jindal and lawmakers balanced this year’s budget with $1.2 billion in patchwork financing from property sales, legal settlements and other one-time sources of cash. The dollars weren’t expected to reappear next year, creating most of the shortfall they struggled to fill. Lawmakers agreed to raise taxes, shrink tax breaks and scale back business subsidies to drum up about $700 million for the budget. They added millions more with fee hikes on a wide array of services. On the final day, the House and Senate resolved disputes on the tobacco tax, agreeing to a 50-cent tax hike that will boost the perpack tax rate to 86 cents and to charge a new tax on electronic cigarettes and vapor products. The House also agreed to a Senate-approved $50 fee increase on car buyers to raise $60 million annually. Jindal said the budget deal struck met his parameters: “This is a solid budget.” Expected to announce his presidential campaign in two weeks, Jindal threatened to veto $370 million in tax increases, unless lawmakers agreed to offset them with what he considers a tax cut. He has closely guarded his record on a notax pledge he signed with an organization led by national anti-tax activist Grover Norquist. The close alliance with Norquist became a joke — and a point of anger — for lawmakers throughout the legislative session. By the final days, at least one lawmaker carried a stuffed animal of Grover, the Muppet, around on the House floor. To satisfy Jindal’s terms, lawmakers agreed to create a tax credit — called SAVE — that doesn’t raise new money or cut anyone’s taxes, but can be used for Jindal to claim an offset against other tax hikes used to balance the budget. Senators went along with the plan easily, but House members balked until Thursday, passing it less than two hours before the legislative session had to end. Rep. Chris Broadwater, R-Hammond, urged his colleagues to vote for the taxcredit maneuver, saying it would spare higher education from steep reductions. But even Broadwater said he was embarrassed about the legislation. “I will swallow my pride. I will choose to be embarrassed knowing that I stood and fought for higher education to the very end,” he said. Critics called the SAVE tax credit a deception to the public, designed solely to benefit the governor’s White House ambitions. “This scheme doesn’t raise a single red penny to what’s available to higher education, not one. It is a pure fiction. It is contrived. It is a gimmick,” said Rep. John Bel Edwards, leader of the House Democrats. Jindal discarded the criticism that was levied even by lawmakers who voted for SAVE. “I don’t take anything they say on the floor personally,” the governor said. “You’ve got to have thick skin in this building.” Getting his wish on the budget deal was a rare victory for Jindal this session. Lawmakers rejected two centerpieces of Jindal’s agenda: a push to give special protections in state law to people who oppose samesex marriage and his effort to strip the Common Core education standards from Louisiana’s public school classrooms.
Session
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English and math standards will be required, with public meetings, legislative oversight and an up-ordown decision from Louisiana’s next governor. The education depart-
ment will have limits on use of standardized testing questions from a multistate consortium tied to Common Core next school year. Jindal intends to sign the bills. ___ RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS: Jindal’s push to give special protections to people who oppose samesex marriage stalled, rejected at its first stop by the House civil law committee amid resistance from tourism leaders and businesses. In response, the governor issued an executive order aimed at doing the same thing, albeit in a narrower fashion, but it’s unclear if the order has any practical effect.
___ MEDICAID EXPANSION: Both the House and Senate health committees rejected proposals to expand Louisiana’s Medicaid program to offer insurance coverage to the working poor, as allowed under the federal health care law. But lawmakers agreed to provide a financing mechanism to do the Medicaid expansion if Louisiana’s next governor, to be elected this fall, is interested. ___ ABORTION: The Senate blocked a bill to prohibit “sex-selection” abortions based on gender. A constitutional amendment to declare that a fetus is a “human being from the mo-
ment of conception” never received a hearing. ___ MARIJUANA: Lawmakers approved a medical marijuana bill that could get pot to people suffering from cancer, glaucoma and a severe form of cerebral palsy, through a limited number of heavily regulated distributors. They also voted to lessen the penalties for simple marijuana possession. Jindal supports both bills. ___ PUBLIC RECORDS: Future governors’ ability to keep documents hidden from the public will be much more limited, if Jindal agrees to a bill passed
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by lawmakers. It won’t impact Jindal, but the governor hasn’t said if he’ll let the changes become law. ___ SEXUAL ASSAULT: Lawmakers agreed to ban hospitals from billing rape victims for their medical exams. Expenses not covered by insurance can be billed to a state crime victim’s board, and unclaimed gambling winnings will cover those costs. ___ COLLEGE TUITION: Both the House and Senate agreed to put cost controls on the TOPS free college tuition program, to limit the growth of its price tag in future years and possibly cost students and parents more
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out of pocket. But it’s unclear if Jindal, who opposed the bill, will let it become law. The House blocked efforts to give higher education management boards the ability to decide tuition rates for their campuses. ___ WORKER ISSUES: A Senate-backed equal pay proposal, outlining a course of legal action if a worker claims to be underpaid, was rejected by the House labor committee. A proposal to give all workers in Louisiana paid sick days was rejected by the Senate labor committee. ___ Online: Louisiana Legislature: www.legis.la.gov
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Sunday, June 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
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. _________________ Home For Sale: 4 br, 2.5 ba, kitchen, living rm, office, garage, shed & outdoor kitchen, sits on 3 lots 80x300. Located at 172 E. 71st St., Cut Off. Asking $190,000. Furnished. Price is negotiable. FMI call 985-805-0240. _________________ House For Sale: 108 W. 66th St., Cut Off. 2 br, 1 ba, 1100 sq ft. $75,000. Call 985696-6016 FMI. _________________ Trailer For Lease Purchase: 3 br, 2 ba, lg. lot, nice neighborhood in Galliano. $8000/down, $900 /mth, FMI call 985696-8536. _________________
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
Beautiful Office or Commercial Building For Rent. Great location. Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call 691-3290 or 691-1317. _________________
Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000 /dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________
LAND
Lot For Sale: 100x159, 15850 sq ft, Lot #8, Old Safari Heights Subd., Asking $15,500. Call 985278-1480. _________________
FOR RENT
Small House For Rent in Larose. Single occupancy or married couple, furn., utilities pd. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________ Trailer For Rent: E. 8th St., Larose. $475/mth, $100/dep. Call 693-4357. _________________ House For Rent: Unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, located at 170 McCloud Rd., Lockport. $600/mth, plus damage and utility deposit. $1100. Call 985-5322541, ext. 17. _________________
MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE
28 acres, Cabin, house trailer, R.V. Carport, Shed, 4 acre Lake, 40 acre lease adjoins property, R.V. Carport with Full Hook-ups. 4 acre deep water, stock lake & more.
Jasper County, Mississippi
American Realty
$390,000
200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107
Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner • owner / agent
American Realty USA
House For Rent, Available June 15! 3 br, 1 ba, newly remodeled, stove, w/d, central ac/heat, new carpet, lg. bedrooms, no pets, water pd. $800/mth, $800/dep. All $ must be pd. to rent house. Call 985258-1277. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________ Apt. For Rent: No pets, 2 br, 1 ba, $650/mth, $600/security dep. Call 985-2587510. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig., no pets, no smoking, Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep. Call 985-258-9615. _________________ House For Rent: 17678 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. 3 br, 1.5 ba, all new appl. & dishwasher, w/d, hardwood floors, central ac/heat. $1250/mth. Call 985-258-8082. _________________
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 _________________
For Rent: Partially furnished 1BR with washer / dryer and carport. Single person only, no pets, no smoking. $750/dep. and $750/rent. 985232-1771 or 985-2624715 _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose, 2 br, central air/heat, utilities pd, partly furn., $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, kitchen, living rm, utility rm, central air/heat, located in Cut Off. No pets. Call 985-696-6231. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no smoking, no pets, with appl., pd. water. Cut Off area. $950/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-632-4723. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose on lg. lot, 2 br, 2 ba. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985691-1367 and leave voice mail. _________________ House For Purchase or For Rent: $58,000 FIRM. Now taking applications for a 2 br, 1 ba, no pets, no smoking, $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985632-4801. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: All bills paid. FMI call Carol at 727324-9323 or Roger at 727-330-0891 _________________ Double Wide Trailer For Rent in Larose, 3 br, 2 ba, no pets. $825/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-6933291. _________________
Office Suite For Lease In Larose Located At 13083 West Main St. Located in downtown Larose next to Pitre’s Pharmacy and the new lift bridge. Includes Bayou view.
Please Call 985-278-4543
Boo Legendre
985-696-7377
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.
1 Single Apt. For Rent: all utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep. Call 985798-5800. _________________ House For Rent: E. 161st St., Galliano. 2 br, 1 ba, outside utility, sm. yard, includes w/d, stove, refrig., 1-2 people only. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-677-6048. _________________ 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 _________________ 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. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $750/mth, $750/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Lockport area, 1-2 br, $800/mth, plus deposit. Taking applications. Call 985665-9538. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: Larose area. 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, brick home, new stainless appl., granite tops, w/d, hardwood, etc. Call Chelsie at Remax for your showing. 985-637-1615. _________________
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. _________________ Free Foundation Cement Blocks: $3 ea. They have about 20, 2 sizes. Call 985-6968283. _________________ 271 GM Generator For Sale: 20KW. $2500 OBO. Call 985258-4641. _________________ 2003 Yamaha 400 Big Bear For Sale: $2200. Call 985-2782947. _________________
BOATS
Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. FMI call 985-6914008. Asking $45,000. _________________ 21’ 1976 Boston Whaler For Sale, w/225 2010 4 stroke Yamaha, boat /motor /trailer. Asking $9500 OBO. Call 985-2584641. _________________
HELP WANTED
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Louisiana Leisure Resort
MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000. MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.
MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.
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. Sites and Cabins for rent. Ammenities included. 3 miles from Walmart. 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info.
985-325-4006
MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.
Old Rouse’s Shopping Center
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
The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano
$
Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
400,000
7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property
516 Justin, St. in Lockport
17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land
299,000
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3,476 sqft. Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off
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
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. _________________ 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. _________________ Reliable Service, Inc. now taking applications. Must have TWIC card, transportation. Apply within 17958 W. Main, Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________
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!
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is looking for a DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Responsibilities:
The Director of Finance is part of the executive leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. He/she prepares, monitors and controls the Port’s operating and capital budgets; manages the Port’s investment portfolio; advises the Executive Director and Commission on the financial feasibility of projects; directs the Port’s Accounting, Human Resources, and Risk Management functions; works with the Executive Director in negotiations with customers and tenants; reports to the commission monthly on operating results; monitors cash to determine if/when the Port needs to issue debt; and works with an independent CPA in preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Credentials:
Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience Louisiana State Employment benefits including retirement and 100% employer paid medical insurance
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE
MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.
www.drive4marten.com
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 _________________ Bent’s RV in Boutte, needs exp. Sales Professionals. Unlimited Commission Pay Plan and enjoy a Fun Working Environment. This is an opportunity to make over $100K per year. Qualifications: Proven success in sales with a winning attitude, willingness to learn all about campers & the camping lifestyle, reliable, highly motivated, strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, strong communications skills, verbal & written, ability to listen & provide solutions to ultimately finalize sales, basic computer skills. Please email a cover letter & resume to Brian@ BentsRV.com telling us why you want this career opportunity & believe that you will be successful. _________________ Huddle House of Galliano is now hiring Servers & Cooks, all shifts available. Also seeking resumes for Overnight Management. Apply within. 985-325-4900. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________
Compensation:
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.
Drivers: Dedicated Runs Available. Frequent home time. Hazmat & Tanker Endorsement Preferred. Top Pay Benefits; Monthly Bonuses & More! CDL-A, 1 year experience Req. EEOE/AAP 866-370-4476
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Qualifications & Experience: At least five years’ experience in a position of comparable financial responsibilities. Adequate experience in human resources administration & risk management. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or CPA required. Master’s Degree in Business Administration preferred.
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.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raceland is currently hiring for a full-time and part-time front desk agent. All positions have open flexible availability including weekends and holidays. Reliable transportation is necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit, please apply in person at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raceland at 4716 La. Hwy 1, Raceland, LA 70394. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________ Candlewood Suites of Cut Off is currently hiring for a full-time and part-time front desk agent. All positions have open flexible availability including weekends and holidays. Reliable transportation is necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit, please apply in person at Candlewood Suites Cut Off, 287 Hwy. 3162, Cut Off, LA 70345. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________ Part Time Breakfast Attendant Needed. Apply at Best Western, 17026 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. No phone calls please. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Part Time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Joe’s Septic has immediate openings for Class B CDL Driver with excavator & backhoe exp. Health & retirement benefits included. Immediate openings are also available for field helpers. Full benefits. Must pass drug screening. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345 between 9 am – 2 pm. Any questions call 985-632-5592. _________________
Office: 985-693-7229
80 x 180 lot
Furnished, Walk-In Ready
$260,000
American Realty USA
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
Applications: Pick Up: Greater Lafourche Port Commission Admin Office, 16829 East Main Galliano, LA 70354, Call: (985) 632-6701, Online: www.portfourchon.com; Email: cindyd@portfourchon.com The Greater Lafourche Port Commission offers “at-will” employment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Sunday, June 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ 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. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ 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. _________________
SERVICES
Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________
Need Your Shingled Roof Changed? Protect your home from worn shingles. Call Kenny at Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC. 985693-3332 _________________
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. _________________
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. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________
Barrios Carpentry
We do it all! Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________
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.
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
Runner
Full Time Position Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and / or groceries to various locations. Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours. Other duties will be assigned as needed.
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances
Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
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. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. 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 estimate. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron@gmail.com _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________
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. _________________
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. _________________ Private Tutoring! Grades 3-12, English, Speech, Reading & Social Studies. BSLSU, M.Ed-Loyola. Retired teacher. FMI call 985-532-6313. _________________ 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.
Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Swimming Lessons
Certified swimming instructor Lisa Breaux - over 25 years experience working with adults and children of all ages. FMI 985-637-1138 _________________ 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. _________________ I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________
Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars
Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!
985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson
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
Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age. Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________
NOTICES
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PETS
Free Kittens: 985258-3805. _________________ AKC Reg. Lab Puppies For Sale. $400. Call 985-258-3044. _________________
LOST
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PRAYERS
HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen _________________________
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OBITUARIES
IRIS GALLIANO Iris Galliano, 75, a native of Bayou Gauche and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Visitation will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Monday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Russell Galliano and Jody Galliano, daughter, Denise Matherne; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter Dufrene, and Amos Dufrene, Jr.; sisters, Carol Giesler and Helen Gonzales. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Galliano; parents, Amos Dufrene and Virginia Matherne Dufrene; infant daughter, Gail Galliano; great-grandchild, Aiyana B. Galliano; brothers, Leroy and Blane Dufrene. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _____________________________
JAMES GUIDRY James “Big Jim” Joseph Guidry, 64, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away June 8, 2015. Visitation was held on Thursday June 11, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. Mr. James was survived by his wife of 43 years, Mrs. Mona Lisa Gaspard Guidry; sons, Chad Guidry and wife Jamie and Gus Eddie Guidry and wife Bambi; grandchildren, KyllieMae Guidry, Kasey Guidry, Isabella Guidry; brother, Ulysses Guidry and sisters Susie Eymard, Nancy Kiffe, Joyce Gaspard, and Glorine Pitre. Mr. Guidry was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Ophelia G. Guidry; brothers, Gustave, Dudley, and Percy Guidry and sisters Gloria Ayo, Virgie Hymel, Pearline Dietrich, and Claudia Gaspard. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________
HONOR YOUR
FATHER
DALE HOTARD Dale Anthony Hotard, 59, a native and resident of Larose passed away June 3, 2015. Visitation was held at First Baptist Church of Larose on Friday June 12, from 11:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral services began at 12:30 p.m. with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Tiffany Hotard, Jody Clark Chiasson (Kendel), Melissa “Missy” Clark, Jani Clark Rousse (Troy); grandchildren, Colman and Gavin Aguinaga, Parker Chiasson, Mackenzie Bradford, Trey, Brandt and Myles Rousse, and Janae’, Brecken, and Ryder LeBlanc; brothers, Jimmy D. Hotard and Michael Hotard; sisters, Marianne H. Hebert, Lana H. Boudreaux, Patti H. Boudreaux, Gail M. Hotard, Christine H. Gearing; mother-in-law, Rose Coffey, and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife Donna C. Hotard, second wife Lani P. Hotard; parents, Magnus D. Hotard and Selma R. Bonvillian; brothers, Jerry J. Hotard, David “Butch” Hotard Jr. and David A. Hotard. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________
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Rip currents: Break the grip of the rip
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Sunday, June 14, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Alan Matherne
Marine Extension Agent Louisiana Sea Grant / LSU AgCenter
It is Rip Current Awareness Week and, according to Dr. Chris Houser of Texas Sea Grant, there have been an unusual number of rip drownings this spring. For that reason a survey concerning rip currents is currently being conducted. According to Dr. Houser and Dr. Rob Brander of the University of New South Wales, they are “… using the survey to determine what people know about rip currents and what they understand about the hazard from the warning signs you typically see at the beach.” Anyone interested in participating in the study can do so by going online and completing the survey a t https://tamu.qualtrics.com /SE/?SID=SV_e8NBaghB7 R7VETr. Or you can go to the NOAA rip current website listed at the end of this article and click into the survey from there. “Rip Currents: Break the Grip of The Rip!” is the slogan for a nationwide campaign to make people aware of the dangers of rip currents and how to escape them safely. Each year over one hundred people drown in rip currents. Along our Gulf Coast, during the period of 1999 through 2013, over 350 people died due to rip currents. Florida had the highest number of fatalities at 297 followed by Alabama with 29 then Texas with 25 and Louisiana with 3. Rip currents are channelized currents of water that flow away from the beach shore out into the gulf or ocean. They’re formed when waves break near the shoreline, piling up water along the shore. The water seeks to escape from the shoreline area and return back offshore. This sometimes results in a narrow stream of water that moves quickly offshore ... a rip current. People sometimes call these currents
“undertows” or “riptides”, but those terms are not correct and should not be used when talking about rip currents. Rip currents pull people out to sea not under. Rip currents can be as narrow as 10 to 20 feet or as much as ten times wider than that. Sometimes the water in rip currents can travel very slowly, almost unnoticeable. At other times these currents can flow at speeds of over five miles per hour, faster than an Olympic swimmer can swim. So, what to do if you’re caught in a rip current? First, don’t panic and don’t try to swim against the current. Rip currents generally only go out a short ways offshore, then pan out. It’s sort of like being caught on a treadmill: no matter how fast you walk forward, you can’t get off. The thing to do is to either quit walking and be pulled off, or step to the left or the right and get off. The same principle applies to rip currents. Don’t swim against them. Either let the current pull you out then swim back, at an angle, to the bank, or just swim to the left or the right of the current, parallel to the shore. Once out of the rip current, then swim back to shore. A NOAA fact sheet on rip currents recommends that if caught in one: - Try to remain calm to conserve energy. - Don’t fight the current. - Think of it like a treadmill you can’t turn off. You want to step to the side of it. - Swim across the current in a direction following the shoreline. - When out of the current, swim and angle away from the current and towards shore. - If you can’t escape this, try to float, or calmly tread water. Rip current strength eventually subsides offshore. - If at any time you feel you will be unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself: face the shore, wave your arms, and yell for help.
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.
Costing kisses
Walking up to a department store’s fabric counter, a pretty girl asked, “I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?” “Only one kiss per yard,” replied the smirking male clerk. “That’s fine,” replied the
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. JUNE 8, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Robert Bourgeois, 47, Cut Off. Contempt of court (12 cts). Jassumen Price, 21, Raceland. Criminal trespass, armed robbery attempted. Blayne White, 32, Galliano. Contempt of court. Tiffany Smith, 30, Raceland Contempt of court. Alicia McClelland, 31, Vacherie. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon. Gerard Pitre, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Chelsea Fabre, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. JUNE 9, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Beau Chatelain, 30, Lockport. Animals running at large, vaccination of dogs and cats against rabies required. Thibodaux Police Department Jayvon Bejoile, 28, Lutcher. DWI 1st offense, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, operating a vehicle w/suspended license. Terrineka Lawson, 25, Raceland.
girl. “I’ll take ten yards.” With expectation and anticipation written all over his face, the clerk hurriedly measured out and wrapped the cloth, then held it out teasingly. The girl snapped up the package and pointed to a little old man standing beside her and said, “Grandpa will pay the bill.”
Contempt (2 cts). Jarrett Evans, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt. Michael Johnson, 35, Labadieville. Theft of goods, simple burglary-motor vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle (felony). Yvette Pitre, 51, Raceland. Contempt. JUNE 10, 2015 Louisiana State Police Cody Martin, 22, Texas. DWI 1st offense, careless operation.
Kane Foster, 22, Alabama. DWI 1st offense. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tracy Arabie Eschete, 35, Raceland. Violation of protective orders. Henderson McCoy, 39, Boutte. Contempt of court. Peggy Daigle, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (5 cts). Vincent Lawson, 54, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Joecorion Price, 18, Raceland. Aggravated assault, simple battery (2 cts). Dyrion Patterson, 21, Houma. Parole Revocation. Thibodaux Police Department Joshua Paul Pitre, 27, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Wesley Smith, 64, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace. Jessica Thomas, 22, Raceland. Principal to simple burglary.
More information concerning rip currents — what they are, the dangers, and how to escape — is available at NOAA’s National Weather Service Rip Current Safety website: www.rip currents.noaa.gov. They also have a great online training program called “Break the Grip of the Rip”. It is interactive and has nearly 30 modules covering everything from rip current fatalities by state to how rip currents are formed
and how they kill, to how to escape rip currents and how to become more aware of rips and the dangers involved in encountering them. Going through this course would be a great way to prepare you and your family should you face any rips on your next beach adventure.
Pictured are the Golden Meadow Lower Elementary April Students of the Month: (Back row, left to right) Cameron Sanamo, Caleb Dardar, Kellan Case, Remy Anselmi; (middle row, left to right) Ress Duet, Pacey Cheramie, Jamie Celis, Ruston Peyton, Jaylee Theriot; (front row, left to right) Juliette Celis, Carson Collier, Jacques Billiot, Kaily Wood, and Brooklyn Gaspard. Not pictured is Hope Meyers.
LouisianaChildren.org Trains Adults to Recognize, Report Suspected Cases
One in 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18. That statistic should serve as a reminder that incidents like the one involving reality TV star Josh Duggar are unfortunately not unique. One of the objectives of LouisianaChildren.org, in partnership with CASA and Children’s Advocacy Centers statewide, is abuse prevention. One of the most important steps you can take is to make sure that every youthfocused organization in your community has been trained in child sexual abuse prevention and response. Those who work with children should also be trained to recognize signs and know how to intervene to stop suspicious behaviors or abuse. To find a Stewards training near you, visit www.d2l.org. To learn more about the programs, visit LouisianaChildren.org, email info@louisianachildren.org or call (888) 567-2272.
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Alan Matherne is the Louisiana Sea Grant / LSU AgCenter Marine Extension Agent specializing in Coastal, Fisheries, & Wildlife Outreach for Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption parishes. He can be contacted at 985-873-6495 or amatherne@agcenter.lsu.edu. His articles and blogs are posted at bayoulog.com. You can “Friend” him on Facebook at
Pictured are the Golden Meadow Lower Elementary Students of the Month for March: (back row, left to right) Jennie Cordero, Phenix Boura, Kamryn Boura and Cobe Boudreaux; (middle row, left to right) Sindy Gomez, Laine Griffin, Ashlee Pitre, Savannah Culley, Curtis Duet; (front row, left to right) Sebastian Sanamo, Jobe Dufrene, Ava Lee, and Camrin Aucoin. Not pictured are Krista Terrebonne and Damian McQuiston.
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