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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Gheens women sentenced for exploiting the handicapped

A Gheens woman was sentenced Tuesday, July 21st to a year in prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge accusing her of exploiting a handicapped woman. Reba Renee Yates, 28, had been employed as a personal care attendant in the victim’s home to assist her with her daily activities in 2014. The victim was a quadriplegic, having suffered a serious spinal-cord injury years before. After the victim noticed that items had been taken from her home, her family installed a video camera in the residence, which recorded the defendant stealing money from the victim’s purse. “I think the felony prison sentence was warranted in this case due to fact that Reba Yates took a position working as a caregiver in the victim’s home in order to take advantage of a vulnerable Lafourche parish resident and to steal from her,” said Assistant District Attorney Lisa Pinho, who prosecuted the case. Pinho specializes in crimes involving victims with physical or mental disabilities. “I am satisfied that this felony conviction prevents her from having access to another victim’s money and property.” See Woman Page 4-A

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Batman visited several Lafourche Parish library branches in June to help kick off the library’s Summer Reading Program. Several branches will celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program this week. Check out the Lafourche Parish Library’s website (www.lafourche.org) to find out times, dates and locations. Aubrie Guidry and her brother Rylan are pictured with Batman and Robin.

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On Tuesday, July 21, North Lafourche Levee District executive director, Dwayne Bourgeois, unveiled the Coastal Protection and Recreation Authority’s (CPRA) plan to improve Louisiana’s fragile coastline. Studies project that over the next fifty years over 1,750 square miles of land are at risk of being lost which puts our homes, businesses and communities at risk. Therefore, every five years the law requires a new plan to be updated. This allows the state to respond to changes on the ground and public input as well as innovations in science, engineering and policy. It also advances a comprehensive and integrated approach to protecting and restoring the communities of coastal Louisiana. Since 2007, the Louisiana Coastal Program has spent $18 billion for protection and restoration projects in twenty different parishes. It has also dredged 95 million cubic yards of sediment. The program has benefited more than 26,000 acres of land, constructed forty-five miles of barrier islands and berms, and improved 256 miles of levees. The 2012 plan, which is still been executed, was to reduce economic losses from storm-based flooding, proSee NLLD Page 4-A

3 dead in Lafayette movie theater shooting, including gunman

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Theater gunman was ‘drifter’ who planned to escape MELINDA DESLATTE and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The movie theater gunman who stood up about 20 minutes into the showing of “Trainwreck” and began firing into the crowd, killing two people, was described as a drifter from Alabama whose escape plan was thwarted by police officers who arrived almost immediately, authorities said Friday. The gunman killed himself. Nine people were wounded in the attack Thursday night. The gunman, identified as 59year-old John Russel Houser, fired at least 13 times from a handgun, police said. He had parked his car by the theater’s exit door and initially tried to escape by blending into the fleeing crowd, but turned back when he saw police heading inside from the parking lot, authorities said. Officers tailing him back into the theater then heard a single gunshot and found him dead inside, police said. “The quick law enforcement response forced him back into the theater,” Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft said. As of press time Friday morning, authorities

had not released a motive. They said Houser had been in the Lafayette area since early July, staying at a motel where they found disguises, including glasses and wigs. His 1995 blue Lincoln Continental had a license plate on it that didn’t match the car. Police said the gunman was by himself and started the rampage by shooting the two people sitting in front of him. The victims were identified as 33-year-old Jillian Johnson and 21-year-old Mayci Breaux. At least one theatergoer described the attack, saying an older man stood up about 20 minutes into the 7:10 p.m. showing of “Trainwreck” at the Grand 16 Theater in Lafayette and began shooting. “We heard a loud pop we thought was a firecracker,” Katie Domingue told The Advertiser. “He wasn’t saying anything. I didn’t hear anybody screaming either,” said Domingue, who added that she heard about six shots before she and her fiance ran to the nearest exit, leaving behind her shoes and purse. See Shooting Page 4-A

Social Security disability fund to run dry next year STEPHEN OHLEMACHER and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 11 million Americans who receive Social Security disability face steep benefit cuts next year, the government said Wednesday, handing lawmakers a fiscal and political crisis in the middle of a presidential campaign. The trustees who oversee Social Security and Medicare said the disability trust fund will run out of money in late 2016. That would trigger an automatic 19 percent cut in benefits, unless Congress acts. The average monthly benefit for disabled work-

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Sunday, July 26, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

School orientations

Calendar of Events … News To Use!

Lockport KC’s to host dinner fundraiser Sun.

The Lockport KC’s will have their monthly fundraiser dinner on Sunday, July 26 at its home on Seventh St. from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. The menu will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, peas, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Drinks and desserts are also available for purchase.

Free water survival program to be held July 27-31

Les Reflections Du Bayou is offering free Water and Environmental Survival Education for the 3rd year. LRDB will save 40 youth. The only available spaces now are TO adults, July 27 through July 31, from 10:15 till 11:15 a.m. For more information call 632-6382 or 985-4149710.

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming October 24th election on the front page once at no charge. Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy. The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 28 at 4 p.m. Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page. Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received. Qualifying is Sept. 8 through Sept. 10; last day to register to vote is Sept. 23; early voting begins Oct. 10 and ends Oct. 17.

South Lafourche High School

South Lafourche High School students will take care of the following items at orientation: pick up schedules, ID photos, yearbook/school pictures textbook distribution, parking permits ($10), lock and locker rental ($2). School sweatshirts and SL spirit shirts will be available for purchase. They will also have student council membership sign-up, class dues, and yearbook orders. Seniors and juniors should report on Tuesday, July 28 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. Sophomore and freshmen report on Wednesday, July 29, from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. All students must wear a school uniform shirt to take your ID picture and yearbook picture. National Honor Society members are to report to work in the library on both days. All students are to report on your designated day according to the following schedule by last names (to avoid waiting in long lines): 8:00 a.m. – A-B 9:00 a.m. – C-D 10:00 a.m. – E-G 11:00 a.m. – H-L 12:00 p.m. – M-P 1:00 p.m. – Q-S 2:00 p.m. – T-Z Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be allowed to take their yearbook pictures during orientation at the following times: Freshmen: Wednesday, July 29 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. Sophomores: Wednesday, July 29 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. Juniors: Tuesday, July 29 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. SLHS will be hosting Freshman Kick-Off Day is on Monday, July 27 from 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Students must wear their middle school uniform for Freshman Kick-Off. Students will receive their schedules, meet all their teachers, receive course syllabus’s and get a tour of the school. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for the students.

Parents are asked to attend a general session in the gym with their child at 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions please contact SLHS at 632-5721.

Golden Meadow Middle School

Golden Meadow Middle School will hold its orientation on Thursday, July 30. ID tag pictures will be taken. Please wear a uniform shirt and be sure that your hair is school appropriate. Please report at the time for your grade level: 8th Grade: 8:30 – 10 a.m. 7th Grade: 10 a.m. – noon 6th Grade: 1 – 3 p.m.

LCO Middle School

Larose-Cut Off Middle School will hold orientation on Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31 from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. both days. Students may show up on either day with their school uniform shirt to take their ID picture and receive their schedule. During these days, parents and students will be able to pay their supply fee, purchase PE uniforms at $7 for shorts and $7 for shirt, and PE Mesh Bag for $8.

Galliano Elementary

Galliano Elementary School will conduct their “Meet and Greet” on Friday, July 31st. Students can meet their teacher, bring their school supplies, and take ID pictures. Please wear a school shirt. Time schedule is as follows: 9-9:30: 1st Grade 9:30-10: 2nd Grade 10-10:30: 3rd Grade 10:30-11: 4th Grade 11-11:30: 5th Grade

Big Daddy Fish On rodeo slated for July 31, Aug. 1

The Mike “Big Daddy” Bourgeois Memorial Fishing Rodeo will be held July 31 and August 1 at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. Scales open from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday and from noon - 6 p.m. on Saturday. Awards ceremony and dinner to follow. Tickets are $5 and include a meal on Saturday. Shirts can be purchased for $15. The event promises food, fun, fishing, prizes and music. The event is organized in memory of Mike Bourgeois, an avid fisherman. Funds raised go towards scholarships for local high school students. Visit www.fishon rodeo.com for registration information and details.

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CLHS Cheerleaders to host garage sale Aug. 1

The Central Lafourche High School Cheerleaders are having a 21-family member garage sale in the school gym on Saturday, August 1 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LPAS to open Aug. 1 for pet adoptions

For the public’s convenience, the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter will now

open half a day on the first Saturday of each month. The Shelter will be open August 1 from 8 to 11 a.m. Save a life of a very deserving animal!! Adopt a shelter animal. Call the Animal Shelter, located in Thibodaux, at (985) 446-3532 or e-mail lpas@lafourche gov.org.

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Letters and Opinions

Relay for Life organizer encourages participation

As a proud citizen of Lafourche Parish, and Community Manager of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lafourche, Thibodaux, and South Lafourche, I would like to thank the residents of Lafourche Parish for their generosity and support. In these two Relays combined, approximately 73 teams participated in this year’s event, raising more than $345,000 to further the American Cancer Society’s mission of eliminating cancer by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. The outstanding support received proves that the people of Lafourche Parish are truly committed to the fight against cancer. I want to applaud the 200 survivors and caregivers that participated in the opening lap and the survivor recognition. They are the reason we continue the fight because each year there can be more and more people living wonderful lives following a diagnosis of cancer and celebrating more birthdays. Special thanks goes to the many Relay For Life volunteers who worked to

make this event a success. The entertainment, the food, the games, auctions, contests and activities were great. The Relay For Life committees did an outstanding job of putting the events together. Committee chairs Ty Guidry (South Lafourche) and Lori Knobloch (Thibodaux) were outstanding leaders. Thanks to all our bands, DJ’s, entertainers, dancers, and beauty queens. We also appreciate the generosity of this year’s corporate sponsors. Relay For Life would not be possible without them. Again, thank you for supporting the American Cancer Society, and Relay For Life. Remember, it’s not a 5K, it’s a fight to the finish! It’s not too early to become involved in Relay For Life for next year. Together we will save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Carol Guidry American Cancer Society

VBS director appreciates support

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers, supporters, parishioners, parents and

invites all practicing Catholic women, ages 18 and over to join their court. Annual dues are $25. The Catholic Daughters are the largest organization of Catholic women in the Americas. The purpose of the organization is to participate in the religious, charitable and educational Apostolates of the Church. Catholic Daughters meet on the first Saturday of the month at 5 pm. at the Spiritual Life Center in Cut Off. FMI call 985-632-3270.

God for the success of the Vacation Bible School that was held during the week of July 13-17th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The bible school could not have been successful without the grace of God. The bible school was held during the evening hours, (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.), which allowed parents and volunteers to participate. Otherwise, they would not have been able to so because of work related issues. The proceeds from the gumbo dinner and monetary donations were used to purchase supplies and other related materials that were needed to make the VBS a success. Also, many of the volunteers were very creative and artistic with the VBS Theme and decorative designs as well as the arts and crafts that were used to teach the word of the Lord. We hope that the parents will send their kids next year to VBS so we can continue to share the word of the Lord. However, this was not an easy undertaking but time, patience, commitment, faith in God, and the talent of the volunteers got us to the end. Thanks again, for your support, cooperation and prayers for the success of Sacred Heart’s Catholic Church Vacation Bible School. Al Archer, Director Larose

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AVERY ISLAND, La. (AP) — McIlhenny Company, the maker of Tabasco Sauce, is expanding and renovating the visitor center at its Avery Island headquarters. The Advocate reports that the company will soon be opening a restaurant serving authentic Cajun food, as well as offering an expanded tour highlighting the process of making, bottling and distributing the spicy concoction. The visitor center is expected to open in late fall and the restaurant is set to open in late July, as the company celebrates nearly 150 years operating on

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La. office cuts payment to pageant, citing fewer TV viewers

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s lieutenant governor says the state tourism office is cutting in half the money it committed to pay the 2015 Miss USA pageant because the pageant was not carried on NBC or Univision as had been planned. Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne said in a Thursday news release that the pageant, held in Baton Rouge, was a success but the state had committed $50,000 to the pageant organization based on expected television coverage. Dardenne said the state, though grateful the Reelz satellite and cable channel aired the pageant, decided a $25,000 payment is a more appropriate taxpayer expenditure. NBC and Univision dropped plans to air the contest after pageant coowner Donald Trump’s remarks about immigrants as he launched his presidential campaign. A pageant official did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Nielsen company said fewer than 1 million people watched the pageant this year, down from 5.6

million viewers on NBC in 2014. Dardenne’s news release did not mention Trump by name, nor did it get into the reasons broadcasters abandoned the pageant. “The Miss Universe Organization handled the situation in a positive manner,” Dardenne said. “From start to finish, the pageant officials and contestants were professional and gracious visitors. We hope they enjoyed their taste of Louisiana.” He also said a $15,000 payment to the pageant organization, committed by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, will be made. ___

Obama most ‘frustrated’ by gun control debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the issue that has left him “the most stymied” is the debate over gun control. Obama tells the BBC he is “frustrated” that the U.S. does not have “commonsense gun safety laws, even in the face of repeated mass killings.” Obama says that while fewer than 100 Americans have been killed by terrorism since September 11, 2001, tens of thousands have been killed by gun violence. He says the nation’s inability to resolve the issue is “distressing” but that he intends to keep working on it. Obama’s interview with the BBC was recorded Thursday afternoon, hours before a deadly shooting at a Louisiana movie theater.

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Vision Communications collecting supplies for local schools

Vision Communications’ has started their annual Pitch In Lafourche Parish school supply drive. Started in 2013, Pitch-In is one of the company’s ongoing Vision Cares initiatives that supports local Lafourche Parish schools by collecting some of the most needed school supplies for the upcoming school year. All collected school supplies will be distributed equally between our local Lafourche Parish schools. In the first two years, PitchIn has provided over 10,400 school items and cash donations totaling over $10,581. Special collection bins are available through August 10 for dropping off school supplies at the Vi-

sion Communications Lobby, 115 West 10th Blvd. in Larose. Also, Vision employees will be on-site collecting school supplies at the following times and locations:

• Galliano Wal-Mart: July 30 – August 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and August 68 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Mathews Walmart: Aug. 7-9 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. School supplies that are being collected include

ink pens (blue or black), #2 pencils, loose leaf paper (wide rule), 3-ring binders (1 or 1 ½ inch), copy paper, dry erase markers, erasers and cleaner spray, 1 or 3 subject compositions, Germ-X, clear or mesh school bags, journal (“marbled” cover) books, sticky note pads, note cards (small and large), solid white polo shirts S-XXL, Kleenex, USB flash drives, belts (solid black or brown), staples.

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“Crimes which target the disabled, who are especially vulnerable, cannot be tolerated,” said District Attorney Camille A. Morvant, II. “But this victim and her family should also be commended for being proactive and helping us bring this perpetrator to justice.” Yates was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary for the crime of exploitation of the infirmed.

She also pled to a misdemeanor charge of theft, and was placed on two years of probation, ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $475 and to stay away from the victim. The sentences were imposed by the Hon. F. Hugh Larose. Yates was scheduled to begin a felony jury trial this week.

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Stories of heroism emerged with presidential hopeful Gov. Bobby Jindal, who traveled to the scene within hours of the shooting, telling reporters that a teacher who was in the theater jumped in front of a second teacher, taking a bullet for her. The second teacher then managed to pull a fire alarm to alert other moviegoers, he said. “Her friend literally jumped over her and, by her account, actually saved her life,” Jindal said. President Barack Obama was briefed on the shooting aboard Air Force One by Lisa Monaco, his homeland security adviser, while on his way to Africa for a two-nation visit, the White House said. Obama asked his team to keep him updated on the investigation and the status of those wounded. He also offered his thoughts and prayers to the community and to the families of those killed. The shooting took place a week after the man who shot and killed 12 people at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., was convicted and on the very day a jury recommended the death penalty. Nine people ranging in age from their late teens to their late 60s were wounded, Craft said. At least one of those was in critical condition. Two were released from the hospital

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and the conditions of the others were not immediately known. Police and court records show the gunman has been arrested and ticketed for several offenses in the past, ranging from arson to speeding. Police officials said at a news conference Friday that Houser’s arrests date 10 to 15 years ago or more. Those include charges of arson and selling alcohol to a minor. He had been married once in the past but was not currently married. In Alabama, records show Houser had four speeding tickets and one no-seatbelt ticket between 1981 and 2003. Alabama court records show Houser filed a small claims court lawsuit in 2004 claiming he was injured when he donated plasma at a Phenix City donation center. He asked for $1,800 to pay his emergency room bill and for a narcotics prescription. The case was settled, according to court records. State police superintendent Col. Michael D. Edmonson said there were about 100 people inside the theater at the time of the shooting. Keys, shoes and purses were all left behind. Early Friday, about a dozen law enforcement personnel were gathered at a Motel 6 in Lafayette, where Houser had been staying. A bomb squad swept the room before going in as a precaution. At one point, an officer carried out a cardboard box from the room and other officers could be seen knocking on neighboring doors. Edmonson added that police believe the gunman fired shots only at the theater and had not waged an attack anywhere else beforehand. He said police saw something suspicious inside the shooter’s car and that a bomb-sniffing dog “hit on three different locations” in the vehicle, “so out of an abundance of caution we brought in the bomb squad.” No explosives were found in the car or in the theater complex. “Trainwreck” star Amy Schumer tweeted: “My heart is broken and all my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Louisiana.” Gov. Jindal called the shooting “an awful night for Louisiana.” “What we can do now is we can pray,” Jindal said. “We can hug these families. We can shower them with love, thoughts and prayers.” Lafayette is about 60 miles west of the state capital of Baton Rouge. Outside the movie theater complex hours after the shooting, a couple of dozen police cars were still at the scene, which authorities had cordoned off with police tape as onlookers took photos with their cellphones. A small group of theater

employees stood outside the police perimeter. A man who identified himself as a general manager declined to be interviewed: “We would appreciate it if you could give us some space,” he said. Landry Gbery (pronounced Berry), 26, of Lafayette, was watching a different movie, “Self/less” at the time of the shooting when the lights came up and a voice over the intercom told everyone there was an emergency and they needed to leave. Gbery said he never heard gunshots, and assumed the emergency was a fire until he got outside and saw a woman lying on the ground. “I was really anxious for everybody at that point,” Gbery said. “Fortunately I was lucky. I took the right exit.” Tanya Clark was at the concession stand in the lobby when she saw people screaming and running past her. She said she immediately grabbed her 5-year-old daughter and ran. “In that moment, you don’t think about anything,” Clark, 36, told The New York Times. “That’s when you realize that your wallet and phone are not important.” Clark’s son Robert Martinez said he saw an older woman run past with blood streaming down her leg, and screaming that someone had shot her. The Louisiana shooting occurred three years after James Holmes entered a crowded movie theater in suburban Denver and opened fire during the premier of a Batman film, killing 12 people and wounding 70 others. A jury last week quickly convicted Holmes on 165 counts of murder, attempted murder and other charges, rejecting defense arguments that he was insane and suffering delusions that drove him to the July 20, 2012, attack. ___ Associated Press writers Melinda Deslatte in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Kevin McGill in New Orleans contributed to this report.

Deputies catch suspects in driveway moments after burglary Two men where arrested after deputies discovered them in the driveway of a residence moments after a burglary. Byron Stoddard, 19, of Dubach, LA, and Cody Stevens, 19, of Lockport were arrested after several stolen items were found in their vehicle. At around 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, deputies responded to the area of Peytral Drive in Mathews in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival to the area, deputies located the vehicle parked in a driveway at a residence on Elvira Drive with two male subjects inside the vehicle. The two subjects were identified as Byron Stoddard and Cody Stevens. Through investigation at the scene, deputies discovered the two had just been involved in a burglary at that home and located several stolen items from the home in the suspects’ truck. They also located a bicycle stolen from a residence on Lark Drive in Lockport and a small amount of marijuana they later determined belonged to Stoddard. Deputies also discovered a vehicle parked at the residence had also been burglarized. During questioning, Stoddard admitted to burglarizing the home and the vehicle, as well as stealing the bike. Stevens admitted to driving Stoddard around

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It would mark only the third year without an increase since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975. Separately, about 7 million Medicare beneficiaries could face a monthly premium increase of at least $54 for outpatient coverage. That works out to an increase of more than 50 percent. The annual report card on the financial health of Social Security and Medicare shows that the federal government’s largest benefit programs are feeling the strain of aging baby boomers as they both approach milestone anniversaries. Medicare turns 50 at the end of the month and Social Security turns 80 two weeks later. Together, the programs accounted for more than 40 percent of federal spending last year. There was some good news in the report: The trustees said Social Security’s retirement fund has enough money to pay full

benefits until 2035, a year later than they predicted last year. At that point, Social Security will collect enough in payroll taxes to pay about 75 percent of benefits. Medicare’s giant hospital trust fund is projected to be exhausted in 2030, the same date as last year’s report. At that point, Medicare taxes would be enough to pay 86 percent of benefits. Advocates for seniors say that gives policymakers plenty of time to address both programs without cutting benefits. But some in Congress note that the longer lawmakers wait, the harder it gets to address the shortfall without making significant changes. There is an easy fix available for the disability program: Congress could shift tax revenue from Social Security’s much larger retirement fund, as it has done in the past. President Barack Obama supports the move. And acting Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin said shifting the tax

revenue “would have no adverse effect on the solvency of the overall Social Security program.” But Republicans say they want changes in the disability program to reduce fraud and to encourage disabled workers to re-enter the work force. “Washington has continually kicked the can down the road, and now, as 11 million Americans face cuts to Social Security disability benefits they rely on, it is time for Congress to take action,” said Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio. In January, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., suggested that a lot of slackers are on disability. Paul, who is running for president, joked that half the people getting benefits are either anxious or their back hurts. The date that the disability fund will run dry is unchanged from last year’s report. But as the deadline gets closer, advocates say the need to act becomes more urgent. “The president has proposed a commonsense solution to improve the solvency of this fund in the short run so that Americans who rely on it will continue to receive the benefits they need,” Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said. “It is vital that Congress move forward to maintain the integrity of this critical program sooner rather than later.” If the retirement and disability funds were combined, they would have enough money to pay full benefits until 2034, the trustees said. Lew noted that the life of the Medicare trust fund has been extended by 13 years since Congress passed Obama’s health law. The fund is also benefiting from a slowdown in the rise of health care costs. The Medicare premium increases would affect Part B, which provides coverage for outpatient services. For about 70 percent of beneficiaries, premium increases cannot exceed the dollar amount of their Social Security cost-of-living adjust-

ment, or COLA. Because no COLA is currently expected for next year, increased costs of outpatient coverage would have to be spread among the remaining 30 percent. That would result in an increase of about $54 in the base premium, bringing it to $159.30 a month. Those who would feel the impact include 2.8 million new beneficiaries, 1.6 million who pay the premium directly instead of having it deducted from their Social Security, and 3.1 million upper

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income beneficiaries, those making at least $85,000 for an individual and $170,000 for a married couple. The increases for upper-income beneficiaries would be higher, up to $174 for those in the highest bracket. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell said no final decision has been made. She said premium increases are expected to average under 5 percent a year over the long term. Nearly 60 million people

receive Social Security benefits, including 42 million retired workers and dependents, 11 million disabled workers and 6 million survivors of deceased workers. About 55 million retirees and disabled people get Medicare. The hospital trust fund is only part of the program. Coverage for outpatient care and prescription drugs is covered by premiums and other government spending. ___ Follow Stephen Ohlemacher on Twitter: http://twitter.com/stephenatap

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By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Our fellow Christians in Africa are being killed for their faith

Last week, Fr. Vincent Okoye, a missionary from Nigeria, came to my parish (St. Joseph in Chauvin, LA), to explain the situation in his home Diocese of Maiduguri and ask for prayers and financial help to keep the faith alive. His situation was so terrible that many parishioners were crying at the end of his presentation. The following is a summary of his presentation. The Maiduguri Diocese is a small, rural, missionary diocese in the Northeastern part of Nigeria, which now has become the hot bed of radical Islam. Blessed with many vocations, it has 36 parishes and serves about 300,000 people in a country of about 170 million people. The population is roughly divided between the predominantly Muslim North and the largely Christian South. In recent times, Christians have come under severe attack from the Islamic Extremist group Boko Haram. The main area of operations for this group is the area covered by the Maiduguri Diocese. Consequently, many Christians were killed during worship services by suicide bombers, IEDs or gunmen. These terrorists have also killed people in their homes and businesses. Many women have been widowed and many children have lost one or both parents. The terrorists have abducted and raped many women and forced some to fight for this group. They have destroyed churches and schools. Christians live in constant fear and insecurity. More recently, this group has taken over many towns and villages in their bid to create an Islamic State in the style of ISIS. In recent estimates, 219 of the Chibok school girls are still missing, 11 of their parents have died. The extremists have killed about 30,000 people among whom are about 5,000 Catholics. The diocese has lost 26 elementary schools, four secondary schools, four convents, three clinics and more than 300 Catholic churches. Other religions have also suffered losses. People have lost all their ancestral lands, families have been separated, dreams have been torn apart and livelihoods destroyed. In the midst of all this destruction, it is most important to overcome the despair and hopelessness by comforting and consoling these traumatized victims. Among these traumatized victims are thousands of vulnerable orphans and widows. Young people remain the future of tomorrow’s Church and society. Many of them were robbed of their parents and their

dreams for a better future. It is equally heart rending to see some parents who fear their sons and daughters have been abducted by these heartless terrorists. Many live in makeshift shelters, since their homes have been destroyed. The government troops have proven ineffective in protecting the people or combating the insurgents. The people now rely only on God and the prayers of concerned Christians. They wonder what will happen next year since in many parts of the diocese, the people were not able to plant seeds because the Boko Haram militants ambush them on their way to their farms. They may also have a

looming food crisis, in addition to this whole unfortunate situation. Still, they hope and pray for the best. Their Bishop wants to address the pastoral crises by focusing on giving hope to the hopeless. This entails providing food, medical supplies, seeds for planting and mobile schools in the displaced peoples’ camps. The Bishop has emphasized that the focus of the diocese is not rebuilding the churches, rectories and school classrooms, but the rebuilding of the shattered lives of their people, not just Catholics or Christians, but also Muslims affected by the crisis. First, they need our fervent prayers and sec-

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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

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. Fr. Carlos Talavera, 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

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

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.

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

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.

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Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

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

Open Door Revival Center

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

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

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

Community Fellowship

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

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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

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Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

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

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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

13581 East Main - Larose

St. Anthony Church

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

13841 East Main - Larose

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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

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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

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

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

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Chief Financial Officer for Vision Communications. “It is always inspiring to hear these students reflect upon their successful past while beginning to plan for the future that awaits them.” The Vision Communications $6,000 scholarship recipients are: · Tanner Lafont, South Lafourche High School · Benjamin Reaux, South Lafourche High School · Brock Williams, South Lafourche High School The Vision Communications $2,000 scholarship recipients are: · Jordan Dufrene, Central Lafourche High School · Cody Guidry, South Lafourche High School · Tristan Plaisance, South Lafourche High School

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The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held its monthly birthday party on Thursday, June 18. Those celebrating birthdays in June were: Anna Perrillioux, Virgie Hebert and Pearl Aysen. Seniors who would like to join in for birthday parties, cards, pokeno, exercise or lunch can call 532-5930, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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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. _________________ Trailer & Lot For Sale: Lease Purchase. 3 br, 2 ba, $4500/down, $900/mth, Serious inquiries only. call 985258-4861. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-5172341 or 337-5172340. Golden Meadow, 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft on piers. Lot 146x120, carport, garage/workshop, and municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________

LAND

Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks. Property is between Union & Ouachita WMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

Warehouse Building For Rent/Lease: 1200 sq ft, office space included, Hwy. 1, Larose/50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of bayou side property included. $1500/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-665-7375. _________________ WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI-- Z1-900(1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000(1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2(1979,80), W1-650, H1-500(1969-72), H2-750(1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI--GS400, GT380, HONDA--CB750K(1969-1976), CBX1000(1979,80)

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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/addtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000 /mth, $1000 /dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $850/mth, $100/dep. Small pet allowed. Must be able to pass background check; also 3 br, 1 ba, Trailer For Rent in Larose, $950/mth. Both include utilities. FMI call 985-532-1067. _________________ House For Rent: Beautiful, executive spacious 4 br home w/2 kitchens, formal dining rm, breakfast nook, study, lg. living rm, double car garage, walk in pantry & patio. Appliances included, utilities included for $2300/mth. No pets, no smoking inside, background check. FMI call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________ House For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, appl. included, utilities included, $1300/mth, lg. fenced in back yard, no pets, background check, no smoking inside. FMI call 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br in Galliano. Partly furn., shed, with w/d, FMI call 475-7763 or 985-637-7763. _________________

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Apt. For Rent: 102 W. 4th St., Apt. #5, 2 br, 1 ba. $675/mth, $550/dep. Utilities not included, on-site laundry. Call 985-6913104. _________________ House For Rent: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 2 ba, includes central ac/heat, refrig., stove, w/d hook up, water included. $950/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-258-5926. _________________ House For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba or commercial property, 16600 W. Main, Cut Off. Available Aug. 15th. $1400/mth plus utilities. Call 985-6326188. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood, quiet area. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ Apt. For Rent: lg. 3 br, all utilities pd., located in Galliano. Also 1 br, efficient apt. for rent. FMI call Carol at 727-324-9323 or Roger at 727-3300891. _________________ House For Rent: 1 br, 137 W. 63rd St. $700/mth, $900/dep. Call for viewing 6323899 or 258-7567. 1 yr. lease. No pets, good for single or couple. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. Also Camper For Rent. Work cruises welcome. Habla Espanole. Call 985-855-6896. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, $800/mth, $800/damage dep., plus utilities in Golden Meadow area. FMI call Frank at 985-6651220. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, $550/mth., $550/dep. Larose area. Also Trailer For Rent, 3 br, 2 full baths, lg. master bedroom, custom made, all remodeled very nice, front & back porch, lg. yard, $900/mth plus deposit. Must see. Call Scott at 985-291-1196 or Lucy at 985-696-9 785. _________________ (2) Single br Apts. For Rent: all utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-798-5800. _________________ Room For Rent: $350/mth, $200/dep. no couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. Call 850-723-8231. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $700/mth, $500/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________ 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. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________ 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. _________________

Apt. For Rent in Lockport area. 2 br, with appliances, w/d. $650/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Valentine area on bayou side, 1 br, $550/mth, $550/dep. Call 985278-1145, if no answer leave message. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Cut Off. Taking applications, newly renovated, no pets. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-696-8268. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Newly remodeled, unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, lg. living rm, & kitchen, laundry rm. Located in Cut Off area. No pets, no smoking. Asking $800/mth, $700/dep. Must sign 6-mth. lease. FMI call 985693-7040. _________________

MERCHANDISE

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. _________________ Tractor For Sale: A long 510 tractor w/heavy duty bush hog. Price $1,750. Call 985-632-2604. _________________

Now Hiring

Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. Asking $45,000. FMI call 985-6914008. _________________

HELP WANTED

United Community Bank is looking for a Teller at our Larose Branch. Full time position with excel. benefits. Email resume with cover letter to hr@ucbanking .com _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring part-time desk clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Insurance & 401-K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record and be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Please call 985-5320457 FMI. Applications may be picked up at 4876 Hwy. 1, Raceland. E.O.E. Deadline to apply for position is Thurs., July 30 at 12 p.m. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centerâ&#x20AC;? located in Cut Off, LA is seeking a Direct Support Worker for its Residential Waiver Programs in the Lockport area. Great pay, afternoon & weekend hrs. Applications will be accepted from July 21 thru Aug. 5 between the hrs. of 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm. FMI call 985-6325671. _________________ 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. _________________ has job opportunities for Installation &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Repair Supervisor and Callâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Center Account Representatives. Apply online at www.viscom.net E.O.E ___________________

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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:

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CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Runners

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:

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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

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has an opening for a Handyman person to work 15 hrs. per wk., $10.15/hr. This person must be able to pass criminal background check, license check, & drug test. Must be able to bend, stoop, stand & lift up to 50 lbs. Deadline to apply is Mon., Aug. 3rd at 12 noon. _________________ Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s USA in Galliano (in front of Wal-Mart) is looking for Cashiers. Starting $9-$10/hr. go to www.murphyusa.com to apply. _________________ AAA Complete A/C Heat & Electric now hiring Installers. Offer 401K, medical & dental benefits, pd. holidays. Call 985-798-7100 or email: aaacomplete1@viscom.net _________________ Night Audit needed at Days Inn in Galliano. Must be able to work weekends & holidays. Hrs. are 7 pm to 7 am. Apply in person at Days Inn Galliano, 18434 Hwy. 3235. No phone calls. _________________ Firefighter/Operator: LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ 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 _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

Now Hiring

Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is looking to hire an entry-level IT assistant at the Cut Off location. This person will work with the current IT staff and would serve as a backup support specialist for the in-house systems. Other responsibilities would include data entry and other daily support tasks. IT exp & basic math skills are a must. DBM offers health, dental, & supplemental ins. benefits as well as 401K. Int. applicants should e-mail his or her resume to paul4@dbmlumber.co m or mail to IT Assistant, P.O. Box 338, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Bayou Kids Learning Center is seeking a qualified director designee. Send resumes to bayou kidslc@hotmail.com _________________

Gulf Coast Employment is accepting applications for all marine inshore and offshore positions. Call 985-693-7750 or email:contactus@gulf coastemploy.com. _________________

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. _________________

CDL Driver

Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com SBL Construction, LLC has immediate opening for a CDL Class A Certified Driver and Operator. FMI call Frank at 985665-1220. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting appliances for exp Dozer/Excavator Operator. Offers hospitalization, 401K, pd. vacation. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main St., Cut Off. _________________ Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

Need A Plumber? Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;plumbersâ&#x20AC;? who are unlicensed and/or uninsured. Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________ J & Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________

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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 _________________

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CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Accounts Payable Associate Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional Accounts Payable Associate to perform the following duties: enter invoices, file invoices, monitor accounts to ensure payments, set up vendor accounts in MAS 200, process checks runs and prepare reports or projects 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

K-Mar Supply Fourchon & Cut Off Locations

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Job duties include (not but limited to): Stocking shelves, some cleaning, serving customers, taking customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license. Free transportation to and from work is available.

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Marine HSE Instructor Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require the ideal candidate to have 5+ plus years of safety training experience in the Maritime Oil and Gas Industry. Responsibilities include in-house safety training of vessel crews, coordinating external training providers, tracking / updating crewmember certifications. ISNetworld experience a plus.

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Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer

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Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________ 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. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

MEMORIALS

Happy Heavenly Birthday LATECIA JANE SANAMO

Born: 7-28-71 Died: 12-9-13 Happy birthday up in Heaven from your family here below. We love you and we miss you and just want to let you know. Your birthdays aren’t forgotten and your memory yet lives on. We celebrate your life with us even though you’re gone. Were God to grant us just one wish, then make that wish come true you’d be right here beside us and we’d spend this day with you. And while here for your birthday you would be so hugged and kissed that you would know before you go how much you’re loved and missed. Until we meet again Love & miss you always, Lindey, Mom, Pops, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces & Nephews ____________

I t ’s hard to forget someone w ho gave you so much to remember.

In Loving Memory Of BOO LEGENDRE

Sunrise: 2-11-72 Sunset: 7-17-15 There comes a day in everyone’s life, when you meet someone that’s true, that person that no matter whatever you ask, they always find time to do. The one special memory you hold in your heart, of times you spent together. Memories created in a very short moments, that will always last forever. People like this are hard to find, but they somehow always find you, and the kindness, care and devotion they show, leaves a life-long impression on you. My friend has been taken away from this world, and all I can ask God is why, but we’re taught to put faith into his decisions, as unanswered days pass on by. So all we have now are memories of him, the one who was taken away, but rest assured, I know deep down inside, God will bring us together one day. I dream of the day when we will all meet again, then nothing will keep us apart, but for now, I know I will never forget him, he has a permanent place in my heart. Rest In Peace My Friend, Tate Orgeron ____________

OBITUARIES

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. JULY 19, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dessirae Renye Thompson, 29, Cut Off. Child desertion (3 cts). Troy Lee Pharr, Jr., 21, Lockport. Contempt of court. Ram Esponge, 45, Cut Off. DWI 1st offense, careless operation. JULY 20, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Chas Ingram, 34, Raceland. Sentence imposed-poss. of Schedule III. Katherine Lucas, 50, Golden Meadow. Sentence imposed-obtaining cds by fraud/forgery. Carl Martinez, 65, Cut Off. Sentence imposed DWI 3rd offense, speeding. Shawn Rodrigue, 37, Lockport. Sentence imposed, prohibited acts Schedule II. Marvin Robertson, Sr., 35, Raceland. Contempt of court (6 cts). Sherill Raymond, 31, Raceland. Contempt of court. JULY 21, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kiaria Gray, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court. Louis Bell, 52, Gray. Fugitive of

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Terrebonne.

JULY 22, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Leonie P. Guidry, 26, Raceland. Illegal poss. of stolen things (felony). Jacob Paul Langford, 23, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony). Cody J. Stevens, 19, Lockport. Theft, burglary of inhabited dwelling (felony). Scotty Poindexter, 26, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Blaine Bergeron, 25, Thibodaux. Distribution of methamphetamine. Callie Sampey, 40, Gheens. Theft of goods. Rey Trevino, 23, Alemo, TX. Contempt of court. Chaz Falgout, 26, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Brent Meads, 25, Golden Meadow. Issuing worthless checks. Andrew Callais, 29, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Leroy Shadell, 24, Raceland. False imprisonment, domestic abuse battery involving strangulation. Thibodaux Police Department Wendell T. Davis, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). Lionell Adams, 47, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (5 cts). Jeffrey Louis Trahan, Jr., 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Carlton Curvin, 31, Thibodaux Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling. Terry Mathews, 54, Thibodaux.

Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon. GRAND ISLE ARRESTS June 5, 2015 Jana Freeman, 20, Picayune, MS. Failure to control dog. June 18, 2015 Susan Kibodeaux, 42, Grand Isle. Theft. June 21, 2015

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Robert Jackson, Jr., 30, Grand Isle. Disturbing the peace/remaining after forbidden, resisting an officer. Daniel Seay, 19, Larose. Possession of drug para. June 29, 2015 Cory Degury, 25, Montz, LA. Theft. Christopher Horsley, 55, Marshall, TX. Nude conduct.

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.

Hunting Contest

A blonde, a brunette, and a redhead all entered a hunting contest. The winner could win $500. The redhead went out, found some tracks, followed the tracks, and came back with a 250 pound bear. Then the brunette went out, found some tracks, followed the tracks, and came back with a 275 pound

buck. Finally, the blonde had to beat 275 lbs, so she went out and found some tracks. She followed the tracks and came back with a broken leg and an arm, no teeth and blood all over. The judge asked “What happened?” The blonde said “I found some tracks, followed the tracks, and got hit by a train.”

JANET BEARD Janet Duet Beard, 81, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose passed away July 18, 2015. Burial occurred on July 21, at Cheramie Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. She is survived by her children Mae Ella Falgout, Harris “Kip” Doucet Jr., and Mary Elizabeth Adams (Carl), 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild with one on the way, and sisters Clara Belle Lefebvre and Donlyn Guillot. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Moore; parents, Leonce Sr. and Azemia P. Duet; grandchild, Chad Falgout; sonin-law, Charles Falgout Sr.; brothers, Gerald, Leonce Jr., Lindon and Jimmie Duet, and sisters Geraldine Curole and Levonda Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

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 _________________________

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are ready to take charge of your finances, Aries. Visit with a financial consultant or explore various investment opportunities to start growing your nest egg. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Now may be the perfect time to start anew. Embrace the excitement that comes with change and don’t be afraid to express your newfound confidence. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Expect some pretty interesting conversations and ideas this week. Enjoy this new way of looking at things and consider if it is what’s best for you going forward. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, explore all of your opportunities for networking. You do not want to overlook someone who can push your career ahead, so be on the lookout. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You find yourself in a position to lead this week and that is a lot of responsibility. Don’t worry too much, as you were born to lead and find your new role suits you fine.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, some new friends bring a lot to your life in the weeks ahead. Enjoy their company and embrace their can-do attitude. You will be glad you did. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Focus on what is beneath the surface, Libra. Material things or appearances are of little concern to you. Find ways to know others more deeply. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Keep things simple this week, Scorpio. Friends and loved ones do not need a big buildup and explanation to get on board with your ideas. Simplicity is best. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, some suspicious thoughts prove to be unfounded. It’s good to examine things more closely, but this week your instincts will prove on point. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Your nerves may be tested on some level, Capricorn. Remain calm and do your best to be cool under pressure. Take a few deep breaths and you will get through it.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Focus on making yourself feel more secure and comfortable, Aquarius. Take pride in your home and family and worry less about other aspects of your life for the time being. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you’re more inclined to reach out and communicate with people you have not seen in some time. Reconnect with others.

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