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Supreme Court ruling upholds subsidies for thousands in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Nearly 138,000 people in Louisiana will continue to receive federal subsidies that help pay for their health insurance. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Thursday a challenge to the federal health law that could have jettisoned tax credits used by Louisianians to buy insurance coverage. The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates premiums could have soared by an average of 347 percent in Louisiana — if the court had decided tax credits couldn’t be paid to people in states that use the federal government’s insurance marketplace, rather than creating their own. Louisiana is one of 34 states that use the federal marketplace. Low- and middle-income residents in the state get an average tax credit of $323 per month to help cover their insurance costs, according to Kaiser. The president of the Louisiana Hospital Association praised the Supreme Court ruling as a “tremendous win” for people who rely on the subsidies for health care. Paul Salles said in a statement that without the assistance, healthier individuals likely would drop their insurance. See Ruling Page 3-A
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Hannah Terrebonne, who attends Louisiana College, leads the way, helping the kids to ‘stay on track, never look back, keeping your eye on Jesus’, during South Lafourche Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School Thursday. This year’s theme for the Bible School was Journey Off The Map. It is also Hannah’s second year of volunteering for the Church’s Bible School.
Three arrested, one sought in connection to Galliano home invasion, armed robber
Three people have been arrested and another man is wanted in connection to an armed robbery that took place in Galliano in May. Donald Dardar, 35, and his cousin, Santos Dardar, 31, both of Montegut, have been charged with armed robbery, and Donald’s wife, Mandy Dardar, 29, is charged as an accessory. As of press time Friday, detectives were searching for Brent LeBouef, 23, of Houma who is also wanted in connection to the incident. Just after 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, deputies and detectives responded to an armed robbery reported at a Galliano residence. Through
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president. Some things to know about him: THE BRIEF Jindal seems to have been working toward a presidential race for nearly his entire adult life. He became the nation’s first elected Indian-American governor, and Louisiana’s first nonwhite governor since Reconstruction, when he took office in 2008. He’s reworked Louisiana’s government ethics code, created a statewide K-12 school voucher program and pri-
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Autin announces candidacy for Lafourche Clerk of Court’s office
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investigation, detectives learned a man and woman were sleeping inside their home when two masked subjects made forced entry by breaking a rear window at the residence. The two subjects then entered the couple’s bedroom and held the man at gunpoint while the other stood over the woman with a baseball bat. The two masked subjects then tied up the couple and demanded money. Then, they rummaged through the home and stole a safe, an undetermined amount of cash, and several other items of value.
Vernell Autin announces her intent to run for Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court in the following statement: I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for the office of Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court in the October 24th election. I am married to Lawrence Autin and, between us, have raised five children; Nancy A. Curole, Lawrence “Larry” Autin, Jr. (d), Chris D. Autin, Earl Walker, Jr., and Tara A. Ledet. My resident address is 140 Twin Oaks Dr., Raceland. I began working at the Clerk of Court’s Office on July 3, 1989, as a Deputy Clerk of Court in the Appeals, Civil and the Advance Cost Accounting Departments. I have been Chief Deputy Clerk of Court since May 14, 1993, and continue in that capacity at this time. Since being appointed Chief Deputy Clerk of Court I have been involved in the daily operations of the Clerk of Court Office. I have assisted in
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the daily implementation of the office procedures and am grateful to have worked during the administration of the current Clerk of Court, Vernon H. Rodrigue. Vernell Autin I became certified as Chief Deputy Clerk of Court on March 13, 1997 after attending continuing education classes which are approved by the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association. I am a Notary Public commissioned in Lafourche Parish since March 6, 1978. I am honored to have the support and endorsement of the current Clerk of Court, Vernon H. Rodrigue. I am qualified to be your next Clerk of Court. Let my experience work for you. When elected I will continue to be dedicated to the office and I will be a full time Clerk of Court.
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KENNER, La. (AP) — Pitching himself as a “doer” in a field of talkers, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal declared his candidacy for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination WednesGovernor day and set about Bobby Jindal trying to distinguish himself from better known rivals. It’s a long-shot effort for an accomplished but overshadowed governor, and his prospects will depend in large measure on his continued courtship of evangelical voters. But several other contenders also are determined to win over that group. “We have a bunch of great talkers running for president,” Jindal said at his opening rally. “We’ve had enough of talkers. It’s time for a doer. I’m not running for president to be somebody. I’m running for president to do something.” An Oxford-educated son of Indian immigrants, Jindal can point to a political career filled with many achievements in a short time: a position as state health secretary when he was merely age 24, election to Congress at 32 and election as governor four years later. See Jindal Page 5-A
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Owners Desmond and Tralyn Crosby of the new Crosby’s Auto Repair, LLC, held a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 20. Crosby’s Auto Repair is a full service auto repair shop servicing air conditioning, brakes, wheels and tires, steering and suspension, tune-ups, shocks and struts, oil changes, tire rotations and repairs, and more. Crosby’s Auto Repair is located at 13360 E. Main (Hwy. 308) in Larose and can be reached at (985) 693-6626. Carter Crosby is pictured doing the ribbon cutting honors along with family and friends, employees of Rogers Parts, the Chamber of Commerce and Cajun Realty.
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the basics of horsemanship and will ride in the arena. Email roduzranch@rocketmail.com for registration forms. Cost is $250 per child for the week.
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Farm camp to be held July 6 – 10
Footsteps in Time slated for Tues.
Gayle Breaux Smith, President, Breaux du Monde Association, will host a Footsteps in Time presentation on Tuesday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve, 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux. Footsteps in Time recounts her travels tracing the footsteps of her Breaux ancestors. Although her stories follow her Breaux ancestry, this is the story of all Acadian families who were deported. Her program should especially be of interest to Lafourche Parish residents, since Vincent Brault was from near Loudun, France, Thibodaux’s twin city since 1978. The program takes about 40-45 minutes.
Horse camp scheduled for July 6 - 10
A summer horse camp for children ages 5 and up will be held in July at the Ru Duz Ranch Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Ranch is located at the end of West 190th St. in Galliano. Participants will learn
Registration is ongoing for a Summer Farm Camp for children ages 5 and older that will take place July 6 – 10, from 4 – 6 p.m. Children will get to live the farm life interacting with animals including horses, dairy cows, bottle feeding calves, donkeys, emus, pigs, ducks, chickens, rabbits, pheasants and more. Email roduzranch @rocketmail.com for registration forms. Cost is $100 per child for the week. Contact (985) 475-7272 or 6377273 for more information. Proceeds from the camp will support the non-profit costs of RoDuz Ranch.
Public input sought on parish plan
The Lafourche Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan is currently being updated in a joint effort by the Lafourche Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the LSU Stephenson Disaster Management Institute to identify and prioritize future efforts to reduce risks of damage from natural hazards such as flood and wind events. The plan identifies Lafourche Parish’s vulnerability to the effects of natural hazards and the goals, objectives, and actions re-
Disc Disorders & Chiropractic
The disc is a small cartilage pad situated between spinal bones. Each disc serves as a connector, spacer & shock absorber for the spine.
Since spinal discs have a very poor blood supply, they depend upon the circulation of joint fluids to bring in nutrients and expel wastes. If a spinal joint loses its normal motion and this pumping action is impaired, the health of the disc deteriorates. Like a wet sponge, a healthy disc is flexible. A dry sponge is hard, stiff and can crack easily. This is how many disc problems begin.
Discs can deteriorate, bulge, herniate and/or rupture. This can be quite painful, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, interfering with their function.
The chiropractic approach to disc problems is to help restore proper motion and position to the spinal joint. Besides reducing the bulging or herniating of the disc, better spinal function helps reduce inflammation and allows the healing process to begin. While results can never be guaranteed, many of our patients have avoided needless surgery or a dependency on pain pills, by choosing chiropractic care.
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quired to minimize (mitigate) future losses. Completion of this plan update will allow the parish and its participating municipalities to apply for pre and post-disaster grant funding through FEMA. The draft plan will be available to the public for a two-week period beginning June 23, and ending Tuesday, July 7. To share your thoughts and opinions about the draft plan, please visit lafourchegov.org and click on the top rotator box titled “Hazard Mitigation Plan.” After clicking on the link, you will be able access the plan in its entirety as well as offer valuable insight to parish officials seeking your input before going forward with the completed plan.
Anger management classes to begin in July
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management Classes (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over) on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on the following dates: July 9, 16 and 23. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.
Lions Club to assist needy with eyeglasses
The Golden Meadow Lions Club is seeking applicants who are in need of eyeglasses but are unable to afford them. Applications for eyeglasses may be obtained from Lion John Serigny at 985-693-4142 or Lion Curt Boudreaux at 985-632-6166. The Lions Club also collects old or no longer used eyeglasses to refurbish for the neeedy.
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The seven most dangerous DIY home renovations
(StatePoint) One in five DIYers tackling home renovations ends up in the hospital each year due to accidents, according to the Home Safety Council. Don’t become a statistic. Here are the seven most dangerous DIY home renovations you should leave to the experts. Tree Trimming & Removal Trees don’t always fall in a predictable manner, creating a hazard for yourself and your property. It’s best to consult a certified arborist, no matter how handy you are with power tools. “If a tree falls during a storm, a DIY mishap, or a careless neighbor’s landscaping project, take photos and contact your claims adjuster as soon as possible,” says Erie Insurance Vice President and Product Manager, Joe Vahey. “Your adjuster can help evaluate the damage and explain how your homeowners insurance can help.” Asbestos Removal Many homes built before 1980 contain asbestos. Before renovating, it’s a smart idea to have your home inspected for asbestos-containing materials by accredited professionals. Leave clean-up to experts, and limit your exposure to the area. Inhaling airborne fibers may cause harmful respiratory problems. Roof Repair When faced with severe storm damage, homeowners often look for a quick fix for roof damage. Rather than running the risk of falling or injuring yourself, have your homeowners insurance claims adjuster verify damage and schedule repair work with an experienced company. In the long run, this will save you time, money and help you avoid injuries.
Electrical Repairs While it may be easy to change a light switch or install a ceiling fan (make sure your power is turned off before you start), replacing circuits and other larger projects should be done by professionals. This will prevent shocks, injuries and potential fires, while ensuring your home is up to building codes if you eventually plan to sell. Gas Appliance Repairs Properly cutting off or hooking up gas lines can be tricky, so leave gas appliance repairs to the professionals to protect against potential gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning. Knocking Down Walls If you’re looking for an open floor plan, think before tearing down walls yourself. Do you know which walls are load-bearing and where plumbing or electrical lines are located? Professionals will know how to best navigate the project from start to finish so you stay safe, and your home stays intact. Pest Control Not all pest-control products should be handled by the average consumer. Keep your family safe by hiring a pest control company to handle toxic substances properly. More renovations safety tips and information on homeowners insurance can be found at www.ErieInsurance.com.
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Local girl named to Dean’s list
Dianna Nguyen of Larose, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Haven for the Spring 2015 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean’s List.
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Lafourche Parish Council action By Heather Chiasson Contributing Writer
include a new wharf, ramp, and other miscellaneous improvements. - An ordinance establishing a “No Parking Fire Lane” on the north side of West 132nd street in Galliano was approved. - An ordinance providing for a 2015 Supplemental Appropriation (15-014) within the 2015 Operations and Maintenance Budget to supplement Solid Waste with funding from LA Office of Community Development to remove and dispose of debris and waste at Lockport and Thibodaux Field Offices was approved. - A proposed ordinance establishing a 5 MPH speed limit within the Leeville Boat Launch and a 45 MPH speed limit on Old Highway 1 in Leeville was approved. - A proposed ordinance providing for a 2015 Supplemental Appropriation (15-012) within the 2015 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the purchase of an emergency trailed equipped with 22inch dams and deployment equipment accessories was approved. - A proposed ordinance providing for a 2015 Supplemental Appropriation (15-017) within the 2015 Operations and Maintenance Budget requesting Administration to increase the 2015 Library revenue as per the Library Board meeting on May 18, 2015 was approved. - A proposed ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 5622 that approved levying and imposing taxes for 2015 on all property subject to taxation in the parish of Lafourche was approved. - A resolution requesting DOTD to clean the ditches and cut the grass at the Cote Blanche Connection (Hwy. 3161) was approved. - A resolution request-
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) hosted a trip to visit The Recycling Foundation in Baton Rouge on June 11. Chris Babin and Wendy Loupe represented Lafourche Parish Government’s Solid Waste Department and participated in the tour. Babin serves as the department’s Sanitation Foreman, while Loupe is the Solid Waste Deputy Coordinator. The waste products recycled by Lafourche residents are brought to the Baton Rouge facility. There are currently four drop-off bins strategically located in the northern, central and southern portions of Lafourche Parish. Last year alone, the parish sent 520 tons of co-mingled recyclables to The Recycling Center in Baton Rouge. “I always wondered how all of our recycled materials we put together in one bin are sorted,” Babin said. During the tour, Babin found out there is a greater reliance on workers than machinery when it comes to the sorting process. “It is a somewhat dangerous job. They showed us several knives that were picked off the conveyor belt system, which is not slow
moving. Workers are required to wear Kevlar gloves,” Babin said. Babin said everyone in attendance learned how plastic bags cause issues clogging up the machinery and how those type of bags are actually sorted out of the system and sent to a landfill. They also learned paper glued together causes problems since it is chopped up in water to make a slurry mixture. Excessive glue creates issues as well as paper with a waxy coating. “A few glued items mixed together is not a big issue, but if they get an abundance at one time it may cause issues. They may actually have to cut off the binding. The rule of thumb is to recycle papers that are stapled instead of glued,” Babin said. One further insight Babin acquired by going on the trip was discovering why glass isn’t recycled at the Baton Rouge facility, despite the fact it is recyclable. “According to our tour guide, glass is actually not harmful to the environment; it is made from sand and eventually will be broken back down back into sand,” Babin added. “It is not costeffective to recycle being that sand is an abundant resource. Recycling facilities may actually lose money recycling glass just from the cost of shipping alone. They only receive $50/ton for recycled glass. It costs them $25/ton to ship. This doesn’t pay for the labor and operation it takes to produce a ton of glass (which also has to be sorted according to color: clear, brown and green) not counting the wear and tear the broken glass takes on the equipment.” To learn more, visit either recyclingfoundation. com or lafourchegov.org and click on the link in the top rotator box. Once you arrive at the Solid Waste page, you can find valuable online forms as well as a complete listing of the all the recycling drop-off bins throughout the parish.
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Upon exiting the home, they also stole a sport-utility vehicle from the residence. After the masked subjects left, the man and woman freed themselves and called for help. Golden Meadow Police later discovered the stolen vehicle abandoned on Louviere Lane. Through investigation, and with the assistance of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, detectives obtained information that led them to develop the Dardars and LeBouef as suspects in the crime. Detectives identified LeBoeuf and Santos Dardar as the two suspects who entered the home, and learned Donald and Mandy Dardar were also at the scene in a vehicle used to flee the scene. Donald was identi-
fied as the driver of that vehicle. Due to their respective involvements, detectives obtained arrest warrants for LeBoeuf, Santos Dardar, and Donald Dardar on the charge of armed robbery, and they obtained a warrant for Mandy Dardar for accessory after the fact to armed robbery. Detectives located and arrested Mandy Dardar on Monday, June 22. She was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where she was booked. She is being held in lieu of $100,000 bond as set by Judge Christopher J. Boudreaux. Donald and Santos Dardar are both currently incarcerated at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex. Donald Dardar was incarcerated after having been arrested by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office on June 7 for attempted second-degree murder in an unrelated incident. Santos Dardar was arrested per the warrant at his Montegut residence on Thursday, June 18. Upon his arrest, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s deputies also discovered him to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the presence of a juvenile, and he was charged accordingly. Their arrest warrants in Lafourche Parish for armed robbery carry bonds of $200,000 each. Brent LeBouef is also wanted for armed robbery with a bond amount of $200,000 as specified by the warrant. His last known address was on American Boulevard in Houma, but detectives believe he may be hiding out in the New Or-
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The Lafourche Parish Council met Tuesday at the Government Complex in Mathews. The following is some of the action taken at the meeting: - The Wallace Community Center received a grant of $3000 from the Bayou Community Foundation. The money will be spent on Kindle Fires, applications, and additional items to motivate the students participating in the “Beyond the Bell” program. - The Louisiana Department of Transportation received a $100,000 grant to be used to develop a long range transportation plan. Almost $800,000 will be used by DOTD’s “Safe to School” program to create sidewalks from Bayou Blue Elementary School to Bayou Blue Middle School. - Lafourche Central Market also received two grants totaling $145,000 which will be used to promote the Saturday Central Market in Mathews. This will help increase the vendor’s income and promote healthy living in the area. - The Chackbay Ward 6 Senior Center and Galliano Sheriff’s office will be getting facelifts to improve the roofs and buildings’ structures. The sheriff’s office will also be adding a safe room for tornados and other disasters. - The Golden Meadow Multipurpose building has begun construction. The foundation is complete and start of the main structure is now beginning. - The Fantastic Acres Pump Station is about 90% complete, and all three pump packages have been installed, according to a statement from Jack Plaisance of Angelette-Picciola. - Also in the works are improvements to the Theriot boat launch in Raceland. These improvements would
ing the Legislative Delegation to create legislation providing for stricter penalties regarding stalking and domestic abuse was approved. - A resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Lafourche Parish Government and the Cut Off Youth Center to provide funding for repairs and refurbishing to the Cut Off Youth Center Building was approved. - The Council approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Lafourche Parish Government and the town of Golden Meadow with the town receiving 2.5% of the Parish Transportation Revenue Program with funding paid directly to Lafourche Parish Government from the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the State of Louisiana’s 2015-2016 fiscal year.
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leans area. Detectives caution that LeBouef should be considered armed and dangerous Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.
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“This exodus would have increased premiums for all enrollees on the individual market — regardless of whether they received any financial assistance,” Salles said. “Allowing working families to keep their coverage will preserve access to primary and preventive care, while helping hospitals to continue improving the health of local communities.” But Louisiana’s Republicans continued their broader criticisms of the federal health overhaul
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championed by President Barack Obama, saying the law must be repealed. “President Obama would like this to be the end of the debate on Obamacare, but it isn’t. The debate will continue because the law has failed to accomplish its prime objective: Containing health care costs,” Gov. Bobby Jindal, who a day earlier entered the GOP presidential race, said in a statement. U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, of Metairie, the House’s third-highest ranking Republican, said he was disappointed in the ruling, but added: “It does not change the fact that Obamacare has been a dismal failure for millions of Americans who have lost the good health care that they liked, and are paying more for the plans that they have.” A doctor in Congress, Republican U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, of Lafayette, said Thursday’s ruling doesn’t end debate over the health overhaul. Instead, in a statement he said the decision “will cast the shortcomings of this law in an even harsher light, forcing the law to emerge from the shadow of litigation, stand on its own two feet, and be judged on its merits.”
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By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Pope Francis tells the world to take better care of God’s Creation In his recent encyclical on climate change, Pope Francis says human activity causes “the bulk of global warming” – a position aligned with most climate scientists. The Pope takes climate change deniers to task and calls on humanity to take steps to turn back the clock on global warming. He backs the science behind climate change, citing “a very considerable consensus that points out we are now facing a worrisome warming of the climate.” Although he states that there may be some natural reasons for global warming, he blasts those who claim it is unrelated to human activity, saying “plenty of scientific studies point out that the last decades of global warming have been mostly caused by the great concentration of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxide and others) especially generated by human action.” The greatly anticipated encyclical set off a scramble by environmentalists, theologians, reporters and others attempting to translate the teachings that many predict will influence policy around poverty and climate change worldwide. Pope Francis states that, “the attitudes hindering the paths toward a solution, even among the believers, go from negating the problem to indifference, to an easy resignation, or to a blind faith in technical solutions.” The pope refers to human destruction of the Earth, equating it with sin. Calling Mother Earth “sister,” he says, “This sister protests the harm that we cause her. We’ve been raised to think that we were her owners and dominators and were entitled to plunder her.” Francis also noted that most recently, “Pope Benedict proposed we should recognize that the natural environment is full of wounds produced by our irresponsible behavior.” The Pope stated that we should “Enlighten the masters of power and money so that they should not fall prey to the sin of indifference, so that they should love the common good, support the weak, and care about this world that we inhabit.” He openly lobbies for
American Legion Unit 349 reports on recent acitvities
At the recent Central Lafourche High School Awards night, the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 349 awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Nicole Breaux and the outstanding Auto Mechanics medal to Cafey Knight. The unit also awarded the outstanding student trophies to the deserving students at the St. Mary Nativity School Graduation Mass. The students receiving these trophies were: English-Josie Oliva, Mathematics-Sonny Hanson Jr.; Science-Sonny Hanson Jr.; History-Triston Foret and the Louis Perkins award was awarded to Josie Oliva. Selected to represent Raceland Unit 349 at Louisiana Girls State were Claire Melancon, Paige Parks and Heidi Plaisance. Girls State will be held this summer at Northwestern State University at Natchitoches, Louisiana. The girls are students at Central Lafourche High School. Doris Lagarde, Publicity Chairman
renewable energies, and blames global warming in part on “a model of development based on the intensive use of fossil fuels.” He calls for “urgent action” to develop policies to reduce greenhouse gases, including “substituting fossil fuels and developing renewable energy sources.” This encyclical appears when the world community will be setting policies for international climate action. At the end of 2015, nations will assemble in Paris under the auspices of the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change, seeking to hammer out a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
George Mason University’s Center for Climate Change Communication found that about 70 percent of U.S. Catholics think global warming is happening, a higher percentage than for Americans as a whole (63 percent). Pope Francis was the most trusted individual leader on climate change, according to the George Mason poll. Critics like former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who announced his presidential campaign last week, went after Pope Francis on the campaign trail. “I hope I’m not going to get castigated for saying this by my priest back home. But I don’t get economic policy from my bish-
ops or my cardinals or my pope.” A devout Catholic, Bush said religion “ought to be about making us better as people, less about things [that] end up getting into the political realm.” Bush and other reactionaries miss the main point. Global warming is more than an “economic policy.” It’s a moral question. God created the world and placed us in charge of taking care of creation. We have contaminated our water, our land and the air we breathe. All humanity is suffering because of this. It’s time we do something about it. Let’s stop kicking the can down the road.
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Charis Church
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603
Freedom Worship Center
17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com
First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258
CATHOLIC
Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor
Our Lady of the Isle Grand Isle
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor
Holy Savior Church
612 Main Street - Lockport
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor
South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.
Crosspoint Church
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge)
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Mooring
Bethel Baptist Church
122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin
New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland
Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
Victory Life Church
333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland
St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.
FULL GOSPEL
Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos
Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL
Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off
Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pasor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com
Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.
Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992
Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender
Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!
632-7575
1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
13298 East Main - Larose
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons
St. Hilary of Poitiers
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com
5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
13581 East Main - Larose
St. Anthony Church
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor
Christian Fellowship Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com
13841 East Main - Larose
If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.
Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 15300 West Main - Cut Off 129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410
VJ and Paula Morgan are pictured as they accept a plaque from KC Council 9000 Grand Knight Dale Terrebonne. The Morgan’s were selected as the Council’s Family of the Year.
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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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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
Jindal
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But the GOP lineup does not lack seasoned politicians, some with much more star power. Jindal quickly struck at one of them, accusing former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush of wanting Republicans to “hide our conservative ideals.” “But the truth is if we go down that road again, we will lose again,” Jindal said. Jindal announced his campaign online earlier Wednesday. Video clips on his website showed Jindal and his wife, Supriya, talking to their three children about the campaign to come. Aides discussed Jindal’s plans to focus on social conservatives, as he has done for months in extensive travels, and highlight his reputation as a leader steeped in policy. Jindal intends to present himself as “the youngest candidate with the longest resume,” citing an extensive background in public policy and government, strategist Curt Anderson said. In his speech, the Louisiana governor sought to position himself as an outsider: “I am running for president without permission from headquarters in Washington, D.C.” Unpopular at home, Jindal waited until the state legislative session had ended and lawmakers found a way to close a $1.6 billion budget gap before he scheduled his presidential
announcement. But he has been building his campaign for months with trips to key presidential voting states, particularly Iowa, where he has focused on Christian conservatives. Raised a Hindu but a convert to Catholicism as a teenager, Jindal is competing for the evangelical vote with several contenders, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. While Jindal will continue to focus on “religious liberty,” Anderson said, he aims to prove a candidate can be “both smart and Christian.” And in recent weeks, Jindal has worked to showcase more of the policy wonk reputation that got him elected governor, rather than just focusing on cultural issues. He has drawn distinctions from other GOP contenders by noting he has published “detailed plans” on health care, defense, education and energy policy. He has suggested governors are better equipped to become president because they have run state governments, balanced budgets and implemented policy. That’s an argument, however, that other White House hopefuls are making or can: Govs. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, Chris Christie of New Jersey and John Kasich of Ohio. And Jindal doesn’t get glowing reviews of his governance at home, as both Republicans and Democrats blame the governor’s financial policies for causing repeated budget crises and
suggest those policies are driven by political ambitions. As the governor spoke inside, anti-Jindal protesters amassed outside. Christopher Williams, a University of New Orleans student who called for the protest on a Facebook page, said participants had a variety of beefs with Jindal, such as his tax policy, education cuts and opposition to gay marriage. “One thing that the governor has been able to do is unite people against him,” Williams said. A path to a GOP primary victory remains difficult for Jindal. Republican candidate debates begin in August and it’s unclear if he will make the cut if based on standing in national polls. Campaign manager Timmy Teepell, a former chief of staff who ran Jindal’s two races for governor, said Jindal will focus on the states that vote early in the presidential race, not a “national campaign.” Jindal has trips planned to New Hampshire and Iowa later this week. ___ AP reporter Kevin McGill contributed to this report.
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vatized much of the state Medicaid program and a charity hospital system for the uninsured. Republicans and Democrats in Louisiana blame Jindal’s steadfast refusal to support anything that national anti-tax activist Grover Norquist considers a tax increase as creating continued budget problems for the state. RESUME REVIEW After doing health care policy work during a congressional internship and holding a brief private sector job in health care consulting, Jindal persuaded Gov. Mike Foster to name him Louisiana’s health secretary at age 24. After that, he led a national commission looking at the future of the Medicare
program, returned home to serve as president of one of Louisiana’s public university systems, then worked as an assistant secretary in the Health and Human Services Department in the George W. Bush administration. Jindal’s first elected post was to the House. He served three years in Congress, representing suburban New Orleans from 2005 through 2008. He’s only lost one election, a failed bid for governor in 2003. His introduction to much of the country flopped, however, with a dud of a speech in 2009, a response to President Barack Obama’s first presidential address to Congress. PERSONAL STORY The son of Indian immigrants, Jindal was named Piyush when he was born in Baton Rouge on June 10, 1971. He said he picked up the nickname “Bobby” because of his affinity for the youngest son on the TV show “The Brady Bunch.” While Jindal was raised a Hindu, he converted to Catholicism as a teenager. He and his wife, Supriya, a chemical engineer who is now a stay-at-home mother, have three children: a daughter, Selia, and sons Shaan and Slade. Both sons’ births came with drama: Shaan had a heart condition that required open-heart surgery just after he was born, while Jindal helped to deliver Slade at home when his wife went into labor before an ambulance could arrive. Jindal has bachelor’s degrees in biology and public policy from Brown University and a graduate degree from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes scholar. CALLING CARD MOMENT Jindal set an example for strong and effective government response through a string of Louisiana disasters, including the massive Gulf Coast oil spill in 2010, hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008, and a Mississippi River flood.
Sunday, June 28, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
He held regular news conferences rattling off lists of disaster response efforts and fought the Obama administration on appropriate tactics to respond to the oil spill, trying to strike a contrast with his predecessor, who often appeared overwhelmed during the back-toback devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. EARLY STATE ACTION Jindal has pivoted from his reputation as a policy wonk to make his religious beliefs the centerpiece of his campaign, courting evangelical voters and aggressively promoting religious liberty. He’s spoken in private meetings with pastors in Iowa and New Hampshire, at a gathering of faith leaders and conservative activists in Washington and in Oklahoma at an event promoting a Bible museum. In a recent speech in South Carolina, Jindal talked about his pushback against criticism from some in the business community over religious liberty laws that have become a flashpoint in the national debate over same-sex marriage. He described his message to business leaders as: “Don’t even waste your breath trying to bully the governor of Louisiana.”
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READING LIST His book “American Will: The Forgotten Choices That Changed Our Republic” will be released in October. Jindal says the book is a review of events ranging from the Louisiana Purchase to the Cold War and offers lessons for the present, which he considers “a critical moment” for the country. A previous Jindal book, “Leadership and Crisis,” came out in 2010. ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyJindal Instagram: https://instagram.com/bobbyjindal/ Facebook:https://www. facebook.com/bobbyjindal Website:http://www.bo bbyjindal.com/
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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. _________________ House For Sale: 108 W. 66th St., Cut Off. 2 br, 1 ba, 1100 sq ft. $65,000. Call 985696-6016 FMI. _________________
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., $ 3 0 0 0 / m t h , $1000/dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________ Office for rent in Larose, (next to LCO). 1400 sq. ft., with waiting room. Receptionist area, 6 rms, kitchenette & restroom. For more info., call 985-693-8770. _________________
Warehouse Building For Rent/Lease: 1200 sq ft, office space included, Hwy. 1, Larose/50’ of bayou side property included. $1500/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-665-7375. _________________
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. _________________
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 _________________
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House For Rent: Available July 1st, 3 br, 1 ba, 13396 W. Main St., Larose. $1000/mth, 1st, last security deposit, no smoking, pets ok with approval. Contact Steve at 985-8682355. _________________ House For Rent: newly remodeled 1 br, 1 ba, no pets, no smoking, all appl., $700/mth, $500/dep. Larose area. Call 985696-2270. _________________ Trailer For Rent: (New) 2 br, 2 ba, no smoking, no pets, all appl., dishwasher, central ac/heat, allowance on utilities. $1100/mth, $600/dep. Cut Off area. Call 985696-2270. _________________ 3 Single BR Apts. For Rent: all utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-798-5800. _________________ House For Rent: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 1 ba, w/stove, w/d, central ac/heat. Water pd. No pets. $800/mth, $800/dep. Call 985-258-1277. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2br, 1ba, in Cut Off area. Stove, fridge, w/d hookup. $700/mth, $600/dep. Taking appl. No pets. Call 985-632-6845. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $750/mth, $750/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________ 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: 240 W. 222nd St., 2 br, 1 ba, living rm, kitchen; Apt. For Rent: Single or couple at 129 E. 68th St., Cut Off; Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, kitchen, living rm, 238 W. 222nd St., Golden Meadow. FMI call 985-258-7848. Se Renta Casa, en Golden Meadow, 240 W. 222nd St., 2 recamaras, 1 bano, sala & cocina; Un Departamento Pequeno Para, 1 persona o dos, 129 E. 68th St., Cut Off; Una Trailer, 3 recamaras, 2 banos, sala, cocina, 238 W. 222nd St., Golden Meadow. FMI call 985-258-7848. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Cut Off: Spacious 3 br, 2 ba, in nice quiet neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. No smoking inside, no pets, background check. Call 985-4757272 or 985-6377273. _________________ 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. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose on lg. lot, 2 br, 2 ba. $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985691-1367 and leave voice mail. _________________
Cote Blanche Connection Apts. Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. For Rent spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 FMI. _________________
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Commercial Property
MLS 117912: NEW LISTING 10,731 sqft. building, sits right in business district of Lockport, plenty of parking available, heavy traffic area. $425,000.
MLS 117739: NEW LISTING 3,476 sqft. commercial building, totally renovated in 2013, 80 x 180 lot size, furnished, walk-in ready. Located on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. $260,000. MLS 116370: Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.
MLS 116383: 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates. This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000. MLS 116384: 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.
MLS 116391: 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000. MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.
MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.
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: 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 _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________
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. _________________ Gravely 60” Cut Zero Turn-Hydraulic deck, water cooled engine, runs good. Call 985677-0826. _________________ (2) Recliners For Sale, $100 ea.; dining rm. set-table/hutch$600; All in excel. cond. Call 985-2913580. _________________
CAMPERS
Camper For Sale: Needs little work. $1000. Located at 240 W. 222nd St., Golden Meadow. FMI call 985-258-7848. _________________
AUTOS
1991 Toyota Camry For Sale: 4 cyl., 4 speed. $800. Call 985-860-0586. _________________
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
Part Time Help Wanted at Off The Bone, 704 N. Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow. Butcher shop exp. helpful also making boudin & cooking cracklin exp. helpful. If int. call John at 337-534-6896. _________________ Clerical/Bookkeeping Position: Seeking a conscientious individual with strong organizational and communication skills for FT position. Experience with Quickbooks preferred. Steady work with excel. benefits: Pd Hospitalization, Credit Union, Gas Allowance & Retirement Plan. Send resumes to Breaux Petroleum, 237 N. Barrios St., Lockport, LA 70374 or email to resume@breauxpetroleum.com. _________________
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. _________________ Cycle Marine, LLC, taking applications for Captains with Inland Towing & Western Rivers License. Call 985-637-7477 or email teamcyclemarine@yahoo.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 _________________
K-Mar Supply Fourchon & Cut Off Locations
Stock / Counter Person is now accepting applications for Full Time
Job duties include (not but limited to): Stocking shelves, some cleaning, serving customers, taking customers’ calls, some outside duties. Computer experience preferred. Candidate must be a fast learner, multi-tasker and be self-motivated.
Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Kajun Truck Stop) No phone calls, please. Must Speak English.
Must have a valid drivers’ license. Free transportation to and from work is available.
Commercial Building For Sale 3,476 sqft. Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off
MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.
MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included, new roof. $299,000.
HELP WANTED
80 x 180 lot
Furnished, Walk-In Ready
$260,000
American Realty USA
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The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano
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Old Rouse’s Shopping Center
516 Justin, St. in Lockport
17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land American Realty USA
299,000
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200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner
Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ 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. _________________ Camp Cleaning in Grand Isle. Dependable workers wanted to clean camps in Grand Isle. Call 985278-8257. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ 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. _________________ Jani King Commercial Cleaning Services is looking for Dependable Cleaning Specialists. Call 985414-5249. _________________ Superior 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 miscellaneous yard equipment. Scheduled days cover Monday thru Friday. Weekends and holidays as required. Competitive pay DOE, and benefits. Superior Shipyard offers competitive pay, health and other benefits. _________________
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www.thelafourchegazette.com Taking applications for 100 Ton Captain w/Towing Endorsement for offshore tug. Apply at 17862 W. Main, Ste. A, Galliano. (985) 637-2985. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Joe’s Septic has immediate openings for Class B CDL Driver with excavator & backhoe exp. Health & retirement benefits included. Must pass drug screening. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345 between 9 am – 2 pm. Any questions call 985-6325592. _________________ Reliable Service, Inc. now taking applications. Must have TWIC card, transportation. Apply within 17958 W. Main, Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________
Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring part time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401-K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy 3235 Galliano. _________________ Sitter Needed For Elderly Person in Galliano area. Call 985-696-1607. _________________
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Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.
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Trey LaBove, owner.
Now interviewing for a
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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:
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.
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience Louisiana State Employment benefits including retirement and 100% employer paid medical insurance
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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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. _________________ Quality Const. of Lafourche, LLC! Whether it’s additions or remodeling, carpentry, painting or roofing, call Kenny Robichaux at 985693-3332 or cell (985) 804-0297 to get the job done right the first time. _________________ 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. _________________ FREE guitar w/purchase of 6 mths guitar lesson package. FREE snare drum w/purchase of 6 mth drum lesson package. Bass lessons also. Also does guitar repairs. Call 985-7904634. _________________
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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. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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 _________________
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Need your shingle roof changed? Protect your home from worn shingles. New shingles or metal roof installation. Call Kenny, Quality Cont. of Lafourche, LLC. at 985-693-3332. _________________ Color Creation Indoor /Outdoor painting. Reasonable rates. 985-258-9591. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age. Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________
RUSTY GUIDRY Rusty T. Guidry, 33, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away Monday June 22, 2015. A private memorial graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Cadence R. Guidry; parents, Ricky A. & Emily Jeanne H. Guidry; brother, Cody A. Guidry; grandmothers, Bernice T. Guidry & Nellie F. Hernandez. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Thomas Guidry & Roy J. Hernandez, Sr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ____________________________
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Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, _________________ La Barreau, LLC, dba: La Barreau Lounge is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 13938 East Main, Larose, LA 70363. /s/ John Arnold, Owner. _________________
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AKC Reg. Lab Puppies For Sale. $400. Call 985-258-3044. _________________ Potty Trained Puppies For Sale: Tiny Tiny MaltiPoo Puppy, teddy bear face, male, CKC reg., from AKC parents, should be 4 to 5 lbs grown-$500; Tiny Yorkie AKC Reg., male, should be 4 to 5 lbs. grown-$600. Call 985-532-5848. _________________
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Sunday, June 28, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
EMILY SURLES Emily Lombas Surles, 57, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on June 22, 2015. Body was cremated. Graveside services were held on Thursday, June 25 at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by husband, Howard Surles, Jr.; son, Thaddeus Surles; mother, Gloria Lombas; sister, Stacy Lerille; and brother, Robert Lombas. She was preceded in death by father, John Lombas. ____________________________
GAIL LEFORT Gail Rose Cheramie Lefort, 63, a native of Brownsville, TX and resident of Cut Off passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:0 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Albert “Café” Lefort, Sr.; children, Albert Lefort, Jr., Donna Lefort, Amber L. Griffin (Jonathan); brothers, Curtis Cheramie (Margie), Danny Cheramie (Julie), Willie Cheramie (MiMi); sister, Debbie Dufrene; grandchildren, Kaden Griffin, Kolin Griffin; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilmas “U”, Sr. and Augusta Adams Cheramie; brothers, Gilmas Cheramie, Jr., Ronald Cheramie. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ____________________________
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the sex trafficking of girls in Texas, Louisiana and Colorado. Pierre Johnson was sentenced Tuesday in Houston in an investigation since 2013. He was convicted of conspiring to traffic children under age 18 for commercial sex. Prosecutors say the 40-year-old Johnson used force, fraud or coercion to lure at least three minor girls into prostitution. The children were photographed, then featured in online advertisement for sex. Johnson would then transport the underage girls, who were plied with drugs and alcohol, to have sex with clients — at times across state lines. Johnson kept all of the money. Hw was arrested in March 2014. A co-defendant was sentenced earlier this month to 14 years in prison. __________________
Last-minute Father’s Day ottery ticket gift worth $1M
JEANNETTE, Pa. (AP) — A scratch-off lottery ticket bought as a last-minute Father’s Day gift has turned a truck driver into an instant millionaire. Joseph Morrah, 61, was given the winning $1 Million Payout ticket on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. His daughter, Christina Morrah, put the ticket in a card she gave to him. But his wife, Debbie Morrah, said it was her idea to buy the $20 ticket. Morrah, a supermarket truck driver for 31 years, had fewer than 200 days to retirement but is taking an early exit, thanks to his winnings. The Morrahs live in Jeannette, 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh Morrah, who has a 1960s-era Chevrolet Bel-Air, said he plans to buy “another muscle car” and a new pickup truck and give his current one to another daughter, Kimberly Morrah. __________________
Monsanto considers spending $1B to expand Luling plant
LULING, La. (AP) — Monsanto Co. has announced preliminary plans for a potential $1 billion-plus expansion of its Luling plant. The company said in a news release Wednesday a final investment decision is expected in early 2016. The company said the expansion would take three to five years and allow the plant to produce more dicamba, an herbicide. The project, if it goes forward, would create 95 jobs averaging $76,500 per year and benefits. The Luling plant already has 645 workers.
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Authorities seeking youth minister they say molested 2 teens
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As of press time Friday, the New Orleans Police Department was searching for a 36year-old youth minister they say had inappropriate sexual contact with two teenage boys and may have more victims. Multiple news outlets report arrest warrants have been issued for Ryan Scott Rodgers, a youth minister at several local churches in Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes. Authorities say Rodgers is accused of touching two teenage boys while they were sleeping at his home. Both victims told detectives that they were awakened by Rogers fondling them. The victims told Detective Stephanie Taillon that Rodgers sexually abused them for over a year. Detectives believe Rodgers sexually assaulted other victims during this same time period. Authorities say once he is caught, Rodgers will be booked with sexual battery and seven counts of indecent behavior with juveniles. __________________
Suit: Family flees home after getting letters from ‘Watcher’
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — A couple who says they were scared away from their new $1.4 million home because of creepy letters from a stalker has sued the sellers for not telling them about a person with a “mentally disturbed fixation” on the house. Derek and Maria Broaddus said the former owners of the home in Westfield, 25 miles west of New York City, should have warned them of the person who signs the letters as “The Watcher.” The letter writer claims to have been controlling the house for two decades and that former owners John and Andrea Woods sold it because “it was their time to move on and kindly sold it when I asked them to,” according to the lawsuit filed this month. “Do you need to fill the house with the young blood I requested?” one letter reads, according to the suit. “Once I know their names I will call to them and draw them too (sic) me.” The lawsuit also names an insurance company and settlement company as defendants. The Broadduses says they would never have bought the house if the sellers had warned them about the letter writer. The suit says they are having a hard time selling because of the letters. They want the former owners to refund them the purchase price and pay punitive damages. At a township council meeting Tuesday, Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky pleaded with anyone with information to call the police. __________________ Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Lafourche libraries to offer Did you know: Bananas bookpacks, devices for kids are a nutrient-rich food 8-A
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The Lafourche Parish Public Library system is launching new devices available for checkout, Playaway Bookpacks and Launchpads. Bookpacks are all-inone audio books, no CDs, no downloading necessary. Launchpads are handheld game devices preloaded with 10 ad-free learning apps. Both are durable and portable for little learners on the go and are available for checkout to library cardholders in good standing. For more information, stop by during scheduled hours for a free demonstration at the Lockport Branch, 720 Crescent Avenue: July 2, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tweens and teens can make 3D art with the library’s new 3Doodler pen at 5 p.m. on July 2 at the Golden Meadow Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive. Registration is required, so sign up if you’d like to attend. Visit the library, take your photo with a princess, and hear enchanting stories during the Lafourche Parish Library’s various princess storytimes in July. Bring your camera for photos. The princess will visit the following locations: Golden Meadow, July 6, 3 p.m.; Lockport, July 7, 2 p.m.; South Lafourche, July 8, 2 p.m.; and Larose Branch, July 9, 2 p.m. Teens can attend video game design camp at the Lockport Branch. Those ages 11 to 18 can attend a multi-session video game design camp focusing on 2D role-playing video games at 2 p.m. on July 11 and July 15. Registration is required
to attend, so sign up at the library. Local author and veteran law enforcement officer B.J. Bourg will sign copies of his book and meet-andgreat library visitors beginning at 9 a.m. on July 18 at the South Lafourche Library. Bourg will have copies of his newest book James 516 available for purchase. Gheens Library will hosts a tiki torch craft for adults. Make DIY working tiki torches at 3 p.m. on July 21 at the Gheens Library, 153 N. Leon Drive. Space is limited, so registration is required to attend. Sign up at the library. Enjoy the last of summer with ice cream at the Raceland Library. Drop by the Raceland Branch, 177 Recreation Drive, for ice cream, while supplies last, at 5 p.m. on July 21 to say “goodbye” to summer. Performer JiggleMan brings his zany, high-energy performance to several locations at the end of July to help close out the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Performances are free and are scheduled for the following locations: - Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux: July 23, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. - South Lafourche Library, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off: July 24, 10:30 a.m. - Holy Savior Catholic School Cafeteria, 201 Church Street, Lockport: July 24, 2 p.m.
choice for your diet (StatePoint) The average American eats 27 pounds of bananas every year — and it’s no wonder, bananas not only taste great, they are also good for your health. As an excellent source of dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and other nutrients, bananas are low in calories, have no fat, sodium or cholesterol. So, incorporating them into your diet just makes sense. While bananas on their own make a great snack, they can also be enjoyed in appetizers, desserts, salads, smoothies, and baked goods, too. For a wholesome treat, try this recipe for Healthy Chiquita Banana-Pear Chewy Granola Bars, which relies on fresh fruit for its sweetness instead of refined sugar, making it a delicious, healthful choice. Ingredients: • 2 cups large flake rolled oats • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds • 3 medium, very ripe Chiquita bananas • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil • 2 Tbsp. honey • 1 tsp. cinnamon • 1/4 tsp. allspice • 1/4 tsp. sea salt • 1/4 cup flaxseed • 1 Barlett pear, peeled and diced • 1/2 cup dried cranberries • 1/2 cup dried blueberries Directions: • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan
Sheriff’s office stresses safety while boating and fishing this summer Now that summer is here, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is stressing the importance of safety for recreational boaters and those fishing in our local sportsman’s paradise. “Life jackets, or personal flotation devices, are some of the most important items to have on the water where the unexpected can happen quickly” said Sheriff Webre. “Boaters should be prepared by ensuring that there are personal flotation devices for each person on board.” According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 84 percent of those that drowned in fatal boating accidents in 2014 were not wearing a personal flotation device. While personal flotation devices are vital in the event of an accident, refraining from consuming alcohol can help prevent an accident from occurring. The U.S. Coast Guard lists alcohol consumption as the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents where the primary cause was known. “The laws regarding impaired driving extend to the water,” said Sheriff Webre. “Just as an impaired driver can easily lose control behind the wheel of a car, the same can be said for an impaired boat operator. The danger is exponentially higher while boating since
LPSO Water Patrol deputies patrol the waterways in Lafourche Parish and respond to calls for assistance. you are surrounded by water and it will take longer for emergency services to arrive.” LPSO Water Patrol deputies respond to calls for help, but they also actively patrol the waterways of Lafourche Parish performing safety checks to make sure their next call isn’t a response to tragedy. Sheriff Webre reminds the boating public of laws in place aimed at keeping them safe. Before heading out on the water, always inform a family member or friend of where you plan to travel and when you expect to return. This information is vital if a rescue attempt is needed. Bring a cell phone with you and be sure it’s fully charged before leaving. Avoid traveling in unfamiliar locations, but use caution even when traveling in familiar locations. Unknown dangers such as tree stumps, pilings or sunken vessels could be lurking just below the water’s surface. Regardless of where you travel, having a GPS on board is highly recommended. Several areas and waterways have the same or similar names, which may confuse responders. Having
GPS coordinates will provide responders with an exact location. Carry at least one personal flotation device for each person traveling on board. Any passengers ages 16 and younger of a boat less than 26 feet in length must be wearing the device at all times while the boat is in motion. Anyone on board a motorboat propelled with a hand tiller outboard motor must wear a personal flotation device if their vessel is under 16 feet in length. Anyone operating a personal watercraft, such as a jet ski, must wear the device at all times. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 16 years to operate a personal watercraft. Any watercraft over 16 feet in length must have a whistle, horn or other sound-producing device on board. Every motorboat must have appropriate lighting, and while not every boat is required to have fire extinguishers on board, we recommend at least one. Inspect all safety equipment to ensure functionality, and check expiration dates. For more information on boating safety regulations, contact Sergeant Jeff Prevost with the LPSO Water Patrol at (985) 6325844. Residents can also log on to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/boat ing and the U.S. Coast Guard also has an extensive list of boating safety tips online at www.uscgboating.org.
with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both long sides of the pan. Set aside. • Spread the oats and almonds on a large baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the oats are just starting to brown. Cool slightly. • In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Fold in the flaxseed, pear, cranberries, blueberries, oats and almonds. • Transfer mixture into the prepared pan, packing it down with a spatula. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until firm. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift out of pan and continue to cool completely. • Cut into 12 bars. When shopping, look for bananas that were farmed responsibly. For example, Chiquita is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2020, recycles 2,000 metric tons of plastic bags and twine used on company farms annually, and is committed to reforestation efforts in the regions where they farm. To take your banana love to the next level, celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chiquita jingle, which at its peak, was played on radio stations across the United States 376 times a day. Bananas are a great nutrient-dense power food,
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 21, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Shaun Guidry, 30, homeless. Reckless operation w/o accident. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Paul Remont, 24, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Mandy Dardar, 29, Bourg. Armed robbery after the fact. Dinah Sanders, 36, Houma. Failure to register and notify as sex offender. Mark Dirance, 20, Thibodaux. Violation of protective order. Ronald Chatagnier, 49, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. JUNE 23, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jose Mejia, 45, Larose. Simple battery, disturbing the peace. Ernest Duet, 27, Thibodaux. Carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Perry Haydel, 44, Luling. Contempt of court. Willard Naquin, III, 26, Houma. Violation of protective orders.
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A parrot named Moses A burglar broke into a house one night. As he shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, a voice in the dark said, “Jesus knows you’re here.” He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. When he heard nothing more, after a bit, he shook his head and continued. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard a voice say, “Jesus is watching you.” Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner
Thibodaux Police Department Quintero Jupiter, 29, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Karsten Davis, 36, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. Claudette Johnson, 50, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Justin Danos, 31, Raceland. Contempt of court. Darren Bergeron, 52, Gray. Contempt of court. Shawn Norman, 38, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts), fugitive. JUNE 24, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Bruce Fair, 18, Napoleonville. Possession w/intent to dist. marijuana, poss. or dist. of drug para., license plate required, illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds (felony). Chaz Falgout, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Nathaniel Every, Jr., 54, Thibodaux. Monetary instrument abuse. Chandler Wells, 34, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ivory Yates, 56, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (4 cts). Matt Domangue, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts). Nichquin Dumas, 35, Vacherie. Contempt of court (3 cts). Melanie Austin, 28, Bayou Blue.
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of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot. “Did you say that?” he hissed at the parrot. “Yep”, the parrot confessed, then squawked, “I’m just trying to warn you that he is watching you.” The burglar relaxed. “Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?” “I’m Moses,” replied the bird. “Moses?” the burglar laughed. “What kind of people would name a bird Moses?” “The same kind of people that would name their Rottweiler Jesus.” Unauthorized use of access card as theft (felony). Tyeisha Johnson, 28, Bayou Blue. Home invasion (felony). Blake Ashley Frasier, 22, Schriever. Fugitive from justice-Terrebonne Parish s/o.
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