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Sunday, July 6, 2014
Larose mother arrested after leaving child in locked car
New Larose school to be completed ahead of schedule
Fun in the summer sun …
HOUMA, La. (AP) Police say a 27-yearold Larose mother was arrested earlier in the week after she left her toddler alone inside a locked car. Houma Police Chief Todd Duplantis tells The Houma Courier that Cara Dubois left her 21-month-old son in the car about noon Monday outside a supermarket on Grand Caillou Road. Duplantis said a passer-by spotted the child and alerted authorities. He says Dubois emerged from the store about the same time and unlocked the car. The chief says Dubois told officers that she left the child inside the car with the engine running and went inside the store to buy cigarettes and pay a bill. He says officers later determined that the car engine automatically shuts off after sitting idle for 10 minutes. See Arrest Page 5-A
Construction on the new Larose Upper Elementary School, located directly behind the existing Larose Upper at 13360 W. Main, will be completed sooner than expected. At Wednesday night’s Lafourche Parish School Board meeting, site administrator Evan Plaisance said the district plans to begin furnishing the building July 14, six days earlier than the anticipated completion date. “All the classroom furniture, books, everything is moving over so it can be ready for Aug. 1,” said Plaisance. Work on the $9.5-million facility began last fall. The new 54,000square-foot school for pre-K through fifth-grade has about 24 classrooms and is expected to have an estimated 360 students during the school year, slightly more than last year. The enrollment increase comes as a result of boundary changes between the new South Larose Elementary and Larose Lower Elementary, which will be renamed North Larose.
MEETINGS MONDAY, JULY 7
LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano
David Bourg gets a little help from Nicolas Lyons during an afternoon of swimming at the Golden Meadow pool. Public swimming is offered Tuesday through Sunday, from 2 to 5 at the Golden Meadow pool.
TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. - Town Hall
Dylan Crosby, pictured at left, enjoys his jump off the diving board while others wait their turn at the Cut Off Youth Center’s pool. Public swimming is offered at the Youth Center Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews
Public swimming is also offered at the Larose Civic Center Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. through August 7.
LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. - Hwy. 1 - Cut Off
LAF. COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD 4:30 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. - Galliano
LAF. PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano
INSIDE
Arrests.............................8-A
Calendar of Events.........2-A
Classifieds................6-A/7-A
Engagements.................3-A
Horoscopes...................7-A Legal Advertisement......8-A
Lottery.............................2-A Memorials.......................7-A
News In Brief..................3-A
Obituaries.......................7-A
Surfin’ the Net.................8-A
Worship Directory...........4-A
VOLUME 25 NUMBER 38
So if you like to swim and enjoy the pools, start off in Golden Meadow, from 2 to 5, and work your way up to Larose, from 4 to 6, and finish off your day of swimming in Cut Off, from 7 to 9.
Some legends never die
Staff photos by Babs
Body of teenage boy recovered from Bayou Lafourche Wednesday
The body of a teenage boy was recovered from Bayou Lafourche Wednesday afternoon in Galliano, authorities said. At around 3:30 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a drowning in Galliano near West 180th Street. Deputies learned two teenage boys had allegedly been swimming in the bayou when one of them began having trouble swimming and went underwater. Deputies called in additional resources to assist, including volunteer’s firefighters from Lafourche Parish Fire District #3. The firefighters, assisted by civilians in the area, recovered the body of 16-year-old Davon Thomason of Galliano. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Officers from the Golden Meadow Police Department and the Port Fourchon Harbor Police also responded to the scene.
Tales of Highway 24 stretch way back Marc Kimball Contributing Writer
It has many names, only one numerical designation and is bordered by massive, old trees. Bayous and canals traverse its entire length. It’s dark and spooky, especially at night. No one wants to be stranded on this highway’s infamous section between Klondyke and Larose. The stories people tell about that stretch of LA 24 can make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. No matter if you call it the “Houma Shortcut”, “BourgLarose Highway” or “Grand Bois Road”, it evokes a sense of eerie mystery and folklore to almost
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everyone from around here. The stories began almost as soon as the road was built of shells and rocks. The asphalt came much, much later, long after the stories of supernatural happenings. Once you leave Larose and journey west, a quick 17-mile drive brings you to Klondyke. Few people live on this short stretch of the 36-mile road that connects Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. This is the last link in the Highway 24 chain and is most commonly known as the Bourg-Larose Highway and ends where it intersects LA 1. See Legends Page 5-A
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Engagements
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Johnny and Margie Hebert of Galliano, announce the engagement of their daughter, Richele Hebert to Chris Plaisance, son of Dudley and Missy Plaisance of Golden Meadow. The wedding will be held on July 11 in Golden Meadow.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Solito, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob White, III announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Melissa Rebecca of Destrehan, to Johnathan Andrew Ledet of Cut Off, son of Chad and Carol Ledet. The wedding will take place in early August. Wedding and Engagement Story and Photo Guidelines
Engagement photographs and announcements MUST be received NO LATER than two weeks before the wedding date. Photos brought in any later than that are not guaranteed to be published. Wedding photos and stories must be received no later than five weeks after the wedding. Wedding photos and stories received after the deadline will not be published. Also, only 50th Anniversary photos and fifth generation family photos and stores are accepted.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Throughout California’s desperately dry Central Valley, those with water to spare are cashing in. As a third parched summer forces farmers to fallow fields and lay off workers, two water districts and a pair of landowners in the heart of the state’s farmland are making millions of dollars by auctioning off their private caches. Nearly 40 others also are seeking to sell their surplus water this year, according to state and federal records. Economists say it’s been decades since the water market has been this hot. In the last five years alone, the price has grown tenfold to as much as $2,200 an acre-foot — enough to cover a football field with a foot of water. Unlike the previous drought in 2009, the state has been hands-off, letting the market set the price even though severe shortages prompted a statewide drought emergency declaration this year. ___
Prosecutors: Ray Nagin deserves harsh sentence
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal prosecutors say former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has shown no remorse for his crimes and lied to investigators and U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan should sentence him harshly. Nagin, convicted on 20 counts of conspiracy, bribery and fraud, had asked Berrigan to show leniency in the face of federal guidelines that recommend he be sentenced to no less than 20 years in prison. In a court filing Tuesday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Coman does not ask for a stiffer sentence than that recommended by federal probation officers in a report to the court. The motion documents at least 26 instances in which Coman says Nagin demonstrably lied. A total of 21 consecutive paragraphs in Coman’s motion
begin with the phase “Nagin also lied” or “Nagin further lied.” If a judge determines that a defendant lied on the witness stand, the “offense level” that controls federal sentencing guidelines is raised by several points — which can mean several years of additional prison time. Coman also argues that Nagin’s timing was especially bad: “Notably, Nagin committed much of this criminal activity following Hurricane Katrina, when the citizens of the city of New Orleans were in desperate need of honest leadership more than ever.” Nagin’s lawyer, Robert Jenkins, has asked Berrigan to go easy on Nagin in part because of his lack of a criminal history and he’s not a danger to society. Nagin’s sentencing hearing is set for July 9. ___
State: Speed still major factor in highway deaths
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Increased seatbelt use and cuts in impaired driving have helped reduce the number of people killed in crashes in Louisiana and across the nation, but state officials say less progress has been made in reducing speeding, another major factor in those deaths. Lt. Col. John LeBlanc, executive director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, says speeding is a factor in almost onethird of highway deaths. In Louisiana, aggressive driving — which includes speeding — is a factor in more than half of all fatal crashes. According to a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association, traffic deaths linked to speeding increased by 7 percent during the recent multi-year period covered by the study. LeBlanc says there’s no way that shaving a few minutes by speeding is worth endangering a life. ___
Grand Isle man sentencing Oct. 22 for violating civil rights
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Grand Isle man will be sentenced Oct. 22 after pleading guilty Wednesday to violating the civil rights of two black female Hurricane Isaac relief workers two years ago. Federal prosecutors say in a news release that 52-year-old Josh Jambon faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. Prosecutors say on Sept. 18, 2012, in Grand Isle, Jambon approached a work crew tasked with cleaning up debris from Hurricane Isaac. During an interaction with the work crew, Jambon used racial slurs against two female African-American crew members. Jambon hit both women in the face, according to prosecutors. He tried to take the cellphone of another black crewmember who recorded the encounter so he could delete the video, court records show. ___
Dow tops 17,000 after strong jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — A strong jobs report pushed up the stock market higher Thursday, with the Dow Jones industrial average crossing 17,000 for the first time. The Department of Labor said employers added 288,000 workers last month, and the unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent. The Dow rose 69 points, or 0.4 percent, to 17,044 as of 9:50 a.m. Eastern. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose six points, or 0.3 percent, to 1,981. The Nasdaq composite rose 14 points, or 0.3 percent, to 4,472. The major indexes closed at their latest alltime highs Wednesday following more signs that the U.S. economy is picking up. U.S. markets closed at 1 p.m. Eastern time Thursday and remained closed Friday for the Independence Day holiday.
Authorities ID Bourbon Street shooting victim
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans authorities have released the name of the 21year-old woman who died after being shot on Bourbon Street over the weekend. Mayor Mitch Landrieu says Brittany Thomas of Hammond, Louisiana, died Wednesday at University Interim Hospital in New Orleans, where she was taken after Sunday’s shooting. “Our deepest thoughts and sympathies are with the family of Brittany Thomas. This type of tragedy strikes at the heart of who we are as a people and as a city. Now more than ever we need the community to come forward with information to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Landrieu said in a statement. Thomas was among 10 people hit by bullets when two gunmen opened fire on each other around 2:45 a.m. Sunday in the city’s famed French Quarter. Thomas had been in critical condition since the shooting. Meanwhile, authorities say Justin Odom, 20, identified by authorities as a “person of interest” in connection with the shooting, turned himself in to authorities Wednesday and was booked into the Jefferson Parish jail on shoplifting and traffic-related charges. New Orleans Police Department spokesman Hilal Williams said detectives questioned Odom in the presence of his attorney. Police said earlier they were looking for another man with whom Odom associates and who is known as either Josh or Joe. The New Orleans Advocate reported that court records show Odom pleaded guilty in March to a pair of marijuana possession counts stemming from arrests this year and last year in Jefferson Parish. He received credit for time served. Three of the shooting victims were reported in stable condition as of Wednesday: a 35-year-old man from Mississippi, a 19-year-
Sunday, July 6, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School’s PBIS prize winners for the 4th Nine Weeks were: (back row) Ashton Glaze, Anika Aucoin, Larrisa Duet, Carlito Brown, Nicolas Borne, Aavyn Christen, and Kamie Seale; (middle row) Landyn Billiot, Kendra Arceneaux, Sadie Cheramie, and Nicali Dardar; (front row) Tucker Dantin and Mason Legendre. Phoebe Christen of Golden Meadow Middle School was named a United States Achievement Academy All-American Scholar and will appear in the nationally published yearbook. She is the daughter of Jamie Christen of Golden Meadow and the granddaughter of William and Joyce Christen of Cut Off.
old Arkansas woman, and an 18-year-old New Orleans man. Interim Hospital spokeswoman Siona LaFrance said Wednesday that a 21-year-old Australian woman was released from the hospital. Other victims, not hospitalized, included two New Orleans-area men; a teenage girl and a woman from Alabama; and a Florida man. The Australian woman, identified by The West Australian as Amy Williams, of Mount Hawthorn, a suburb of Perth in Western Australia, did not immediately respond Wednesday to messages sent via her Facebook page or “Repair Amy’s smile,” a Facebook page created to raise money to reconstruct her teeth. She told the newspaper that all or part of a bullet
went in through her right cheek and out through her top lip, knocking out most of her teeth, burning her gums and requiring 30 stitches in her tongue and a metal support for the roof of her mouth. The shootings happened as tourists walked the historic street of century-old, neon-bedecked buildings, housing bars, restaurants, shops and strip clubs in the heart of the city’s oldest neighborhood. Police Chief Ronal Serpas said overtime and people from other parts of the department will put 500 extra officers on duty in key spots as thousands of visitors hit town for the annual Essence Festival, which began Thursday. State police also will be helping with Essence security.
workers receiving on-thejob training in a high-demand occupation or training for their workers through the LWC’s apprenticeship program. The LWC will administer grant funds in collaboration with its South Louisiana Workforce Investment Boards, as well as the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Associated Builders and Contractors, the AFL-CIO, plant operators, industrial construction employers and employers who already participate in training programs through the LWC. Individuals interested in seeking training or grant assistance can contact any LWC Business and Career
Solutions Center. You’ll find a list of all the Centers at laworks.net.
LWC wins $6.1 million federal grant to train Louisiana workers
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Workforce Commission has won a $6.175 million federal grant to train workers in high-demand occupations and help employers in 36 parishes across South Louisiana, including Lafourche, offset the cost of worker training. The grant will focus on the industries that are driving employment demand in South Louisiana: industrial construction, hospitality, healthcare, information technology and shipbuilding and repair. Louisiana’s award is the maximum allowed under the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job-Driven Training for Workers program. The USDOL awarded a total of $154.8 million. LWC estimates 1,200 people living in South Louisiana will qualify for a combination of services under the grant that may include on the job training, apprenticeship and classroom training. Most who qualify will be: • Long-term unemployed job seekers • Recently separated military veterans • Recipients of unemployment benefits deemed likely to exhaust their benefits before returning to work Employers also can qualify for grant funds to offset training costs, such as 50 percent of wages for
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Sunday, July 6, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Healing touch was important for Jesus and should be important for us
I recently visited a patient in the hospital who was very sick. I shook his hand as I usually do but he wouldn’t let go of me. I let my hand stay in his because I realized he wanted human touch. In our germ conscious society, we sometimes hold back one of the greatest gifts we can offer to another person – the gift of healing touch. Jesus was aware of this power and usually touched the person he was healing or let them touch him. Some examples: “Jesus laid his hands on his eyes” . . . (Mk 8:25) “People were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them” . . . (Lk 18:15) “He could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them.” (Mk 6:5) “All those who had any
Ladies of LaSalette sponsoring Card Social
Ladies, do you enjoy playing canasta, bridge, pedro, or other card games with friends? Register your card playing group for the Card Social sponsored by the Ladies of LaSalette at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow on Sunday, July 20. Fun will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m. Donation of $15 per person is requested. Sandwiches, drinks, coffee, hot tea and desserts will be provided. Players need to bring only their cards and specific game materials. Tickets must be purchased by July 16 from Louise Adams. For more information and to register your group, contact Louise at 475-7490.
St. Vincent de Paul now accepting donations for annual rummage sale
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul Conference will hold its annual rummage sale in the school cafeteria on July 17, 18 and 19. Sale times are from 7 a.m. till 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 7 a.m. till 12 noon on Saturday. Members will begin accepting donations starting July 12 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Donations of concession items and assistance during the sale is great appreciated. Proceeds from the sale will be used to continue the work of St. Vincent de Paul to help the needy and suffering in the community.
who were sick with various kinds of diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on each of them and cured them.” (Lk 4:4) “When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God.” (Lk 13:13) A hundred years ago, about 99 percent of babies in orphanages in the U.S. died before they were seven months old. People deposited unwanted babies in these institutions, where modern antiseptic procedures and adequate food seemed to guarantee them at least a fighting chance for a healthy life. These babies died, not from infectious diseases or malnutrition; these babies
died from a completely different kind of deprivation: lack of touch. When they removed these babies from these large, clean but impersonal institutions to environments where they received physical contact along with proper food, the problem was solved. They gained weight and finally began to thrive. Touch is vital for survival for everyone. “Volunteer grandparents” who give their time to massage, touch, hold and rock these babies also experience significant benefits, they drink less coffee and make fewer trips to the doctor. When they regularly massage babies, they also have lower anxiety levels, fewer symptoms of depres-
Charis Church
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603
Freedom Worship Center
17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt
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First Baptist Church
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com
First Baptist Church of Grand Isle
129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 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
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor
First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin
Greater New Fountain 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 School/Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church
Neecee’s Kuttin’ Up
5575 Hwy. 1 • Lockport 985-227-5758 Walk-Ins Welcome!
Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts: 8:45 a.m. Thursday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss - www.crosspointgalliano.com
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needs it. Certain Asian cultures have long believed that life energy flows through invisible pathways within the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that people can use their own energy to help others. In the West, the idea of human energy fields can be traced back to the 18th century work of Franz Anton Mesmer, a German doctor who believed that illness was caused by imbalances in the body’s magnetic forces. He believed he could restore magnetic balance by using soothing words and quieting gestures, a technique he called Mesmerism. Proponents of touch therapy claims it reduces stress, calms anxiety and
depression, decreases pain, strengthens the immune system, enhances recovery from surgery, helps people with neck and back problems, deepens the spiritual connections, supports cancer care, creates a sense of well-being, and eases acute and chronic conditions. Being exposed to a few germs can build up our immune system. We need to include more nurturing touch in the lives of our infants, our children, teenagers, our elders and ourselves. As we grow and develop, our need for touch does not disappear. We continue to benefit from the touch we receive from those who love and care about us.
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.
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sion, and improved self-esteem. Today the power of healing touch is used in many medical institutions including hospitals, longterm care facilities, private practices, hospices, and spas. Many persons in the medical field such as nurses, massage therapists, and other health care professionals have taken continuing education programs to learn the techniques of healing touch. Healing touch techniques are taught in universities, medical and nursing schools, and other international institutions. Therapeutic touch is practiced by the “laying on of hands” to transfer healing energy to someone who
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
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 10:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor
Holy Savior Church
612 Main Street - Lockport
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992
Victory Life Church
1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
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
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 of Lafourche 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 Matt Dickinson 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.
GIS
GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS
We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil. The Church aids in the supply of a vital resource to our world - God. Attend the church of your choice this week!
B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats Martin Quarters (985) 632-2727
PRESBYTERIAN
St. Hilary of Poitiers
333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland
632-7575
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.
Gheens Presbyterian 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
Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!
13298 East Main - Larose
St. Anthony Church
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender
Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
108 East 90th Street - Galliano
UNITED METHODIST
Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
Memorial United Methodist
Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 Bon Service Shopping Ctr. • 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
201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews
Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org
United Methodist Church of Grand Isle Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
PENTECOSTAL
New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon
First United Pentecostal
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
Voice
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
Video
COMMUNICATIONS MMUNICATION CATIONS viscom.net
985.693.0123
Internet Security
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453
Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes
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
Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential
Hwy. 308 • E. 73rd St. Galliano • 632-6571
SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946
Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose
Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300
Legends From 1-A
According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, LA 24 begins at an interchange with LA 20 in Schriever, intersects U.S. 90 in Gray and becomes the main road through Houma’s Martin Luther King Boulevard. LA Highway 24 continues along Bayou Terrebonne to Bourg where it turns briefly north then east along Bayou Blue and continues to Larose. Although the stories aren’t documented, they exist amongst the people who live up and down Bayou Lafourche. One story tells of a young couple who travels on the shortcut late one summer night. The year is uncertain. The circumstances are unclear as to who they are or why they were making the trek. What is clear is their untimely demise at the hand of some unexplained force. The couple experienced car problems or ran out of gas. The details escape everyone who tells the story. The young man leaves his female companion alone and locked in the car as he begins to walk the long, dark road stretched out before him to get help or gas. Hours later, the young girl is awoken as she hears tapping on the roof of the car. She’s frightened, but musters enough courage to poke her head out the window and gaze upon the source of the unnerving sound. To her fright, she sees her travel companion hanging in the tree above the car. His bare feet hitting and rubbing on the roof of the car as his lifeless, hanging corpse swings in the wind. Another tale tells of a light that travels the road. Supposedly a man went out searching for help when his car died on a dark, moonless night. He took a lantern out of his car and began to walk. His car was found. He never was. At night, some people have claimed to see the light of the stranded motorist’s lantern moving around the trees and bushes located on the roadside on that infamous 17-mile stretch. Some stories tell about the shape-shifting monster known as the “loup garoup” (roo-ga-roo). When one was given the curse of the loup garoup, either by a gypsy, voodoo priestess or even a vengeful God, he or she could transform into any animal form it choses, real or imagined. It’s our version of a werewolf but much, much cooler. A werewolf is nothing more than a person who could change into a wolf. It’s just a one-trick pony. Folklore tells of this beast that roams the swamps and bayous along the Grand Bois Road. It devours cattle, pets and perhaps, even people. Could it be the loup garoup? Could it be a swamp beast? Our version of big foot? Who can say for certain? Gerald and Rachael Ayo live in Bayou Blue on the Lafourche Parish side and use the Houma shortcut multiple times a week to visit Rachael’s mother who resides in Galliano. “We are always using the Grand Bois Road,” she says. Husband Gerald adds, “It’s the only way we come when we go down the bayou.” Gerald would tell stories to any child riding in his car, even his son, about swamp creatures and
ghosts as they traveled the dark road day or night. “I admit that most of the stories I told to the kids way back then in the car was just something to make them behave”, Ayo says. “I never heard any kind of spooky story about the Grand Bois Road,” he added. Rachel never heard any scary stories about the road either, but is cautious about traveling the road sometimes alone and sometimes at night. “Nothing ever happened. I never saw anything, but I tell you what… I don’t stop on that road for nothing,” she says emphatically! “Flat tire or not, I am not stopping…even in the daytime!” Rachael knows that nighttime is even scarier. “There are no lights on that stretch of road, so night is really scary,” she adds while shaking her head, eyes big and wide. Whatever is lurking on the Grand Bois Road, myth or not, may never be known. Rumor has it that film crews are out searching for the creature that has become part of our culture and folklore. When you travel the Grand Bois Road, gaze into the trees and marshes. You may see a loup-garoup … then again, it may just be lights from a film crew.
Arrest From 1-A
The outside temperature was about 91 degrees at that time. Studies say, in that heat, the car’s interior would have reached 109 degrees in 10 minutes and 119 in 20 minutes. The child was in good health and released to the custody of his father, Duplantis said. Dubois was booked with child desertion. She faces jail time of up to six months and fines of up to $500 if convicted. It was unclear whether she has an attorney. Caregivers who leave a young child unattended could face a child desertion charge. State law describes “unattended” as “a child who has been left in a motor vehicle when the driver or operator of the vehicle is more than 10 feet from the vehicle and unable to continuously observe the child.”
BESE legal contract Public libraries offer likely needs Jindal OK multitude of activities to
Sunday, July 6, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — There’s a wrinkle in the state education board’s plan to hire attorneys for advice on a possible lawsuit against Gov. Bobby Jindal: The contract for special legal counsel appears to need the governor’s approval. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted Tuesday to seek outside lawyers for guidance in a dispute over Jindal’s efforts to undermine the Common Core education standards in public schools. Under Louisiana law, state agencies, boards and commissions that hire outside lawyers must get written approval from the attorney general and the governor. A spokeswoman for the attorney general’s office, Laura Gerdes Colligan, said Wednesday the provision means BESE’s contract, if approved by the attorney general, then would have to go to the Jindal administration for review. “BESE will follow state law,” education board spokesman Kevin Calbert said in an email Wednesday. Whether that will complicate BESE’s hiring plan remains unclear. Board President Chas Roemer said the two law firms selected for the work have agreed to represent the education board for free, which gives the Jindal administration no room to argue over payment structure. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols’ office wouldn’t say Wednesday if Nichols sees her oversight role as a way to stop the board from hiring lawyers who could eventually file a lawsuit against her boss. “The Commissioner is committed to reviewing all legal contracts in accordance with the law, including verification that minimum standards and appointment procedures are met,” Nichols spokes-
woman Meghan Parrish said in a written statement. Seeking to derail Louisiana’s use of standards that the governor opposes, Jindal suspended a state contract in order to keep the education department from buying testing material tied to Common Core. Nichols said the education department didn’t follow state procurement law in choosing its standardized tests and needs to seek competitive bids. Roemer and Education Superintendent John White, supporters of Common Core, say the governor has overstepped his legal authority. They say he is trying to use his oversight of state contracts to undermine education policy set by the education board and the Legislature. The Common Core standards have been adopted by more than 40 states as grade-by-grade benchmarks of what students should learn in math and English. Supporters say the standards promote critical thinking and raise expectations for students. However, criticism has grown as President Barack Obama’s administration encouraged states to use the standards. Jindal, a likely 2016 presidential candidate, says the federal government is trying to use Common Core to control local curriculum and educational systems. Amid the dispute, the education board voted to hire contract attorneys for guidance. But no legal action can be taken against the governor without another board vote. Meanwhile, BESE directed White to try to find a compromise that keeps everyone out of court. Jindal and White are supposed to sit-down within two weeks for a meeting, but the two sides seem far apart on a resolution over what standardized tests will be used in the upcoming school year.
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beat those summer doldrums The Lafourche Parish Public Library system offers a variety of events for every age throughout the month of July. The public is invited and encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities offered through the parish public libraries. The Raceland Branch, 177 Recreation Drive, is conducting an “upcycled” sculpture contest for sculpture pieces made from recycled items. Entries are due by Friday, July 25 and will be judged in the following divisions: ages 8 to 12 years old; ages 13 to 16 years; and adults. Winners will be announced at the Raceland Branch Library’s Summer Reading Closing Program at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30. Entries will also be on display for viewing. Enjoy good company and conversation while making a terra cotta pot wind chime and pinecone birdfeeder at 10:30 a.m. on July 9 at the South Lafourche Public Library, 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off. To ensure enough supplies for those attending, call the library at 6327140 to sign up for this free program. Make something cool with the Max the Makerbot, the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s new 3D printer, from our sample list of 3D creations. You must have a library card and be in good standing to participate. A small usage fee of 10 cents per gram of plastic used will be charged. Call the library branch where you plan to attend to register. 3D printing programs will be held at the South Lafourche Public Library on July 10, 2 p.m., and the Lockport Branch, on July 23, 2 p.m. The Jack and Jill Players will bring their interactive musical performances to Lafourche Parish in July as part of the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Performances will take place at 10:30 a.m. on July 22 at the South Lafourche Library; at 2 p.m. on July 22 at the Holy Savior School Cafeteria, 201 Church Street, in Lockport; and at 10:30 a.m. and 2
p.m. on July 23 in the auditorium of the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 314 St. Mary Street in Thibodaux. The performances are free and open to the public. Children of all ages can construct cool structures on the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s new mobile tinker toy tabletop. The tabletop, which will make the rounds of the library system’s smaller branches, will be available for kids at the Golden Meadow Branch, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 14. This program is free and open to the public. Children can pick up a Parents Day takeaway craft and assemble it at home for Mom and Dad from the Larose Branch Library, from July 21 through July 25, while supplies last. This program is free and open to the public. Novice and avid scrapbookers alike are invited to enjoy scrapbooking afternoons at the Larose Branch Library, from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on July 22 and July 24. The library will provide supplies. These programs are free and open to the public. Are you a singer, dancer, musician, beat poet or anything else that people might be interested in? Share your family-friendly talent at the Raceland Branch Library’s Open Mic Night at 5 p.m. on July 22. Plan on participating? Call the library at 537-6875 to sign up. This program is free and open to the public. Learn to download free MP3 music (for keeps) from the Lafourche Parish Public Library using Freegal. Drop by your local library branch at any time in July or check out your library branch’s July calendar for scheduled Freegal demos.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Sunday, July 6, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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. _________________ Winston Marine Services is now hiring AP Personnel and a Hydraulic Mechanic / Marine Electrician. Please call 985-2910356. _________________
has job opportunities for Service Technician, Service Technician Apprentice, Business Service Technician, Security Technician and Temp Customer Service Assistant. Apply online at www.viscom.net. E.O.E ___________________
Clerical/Receptionist needed for Golden Meadow Office. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 740, Larose, LA 70373. _________________
K&W Leasing, LLC is accepting applications for the following: certified forklift operators, certified riggers, yard hands. Apply in person at 160 A. Henry St., Golden Meadow, LA. 985475-4886 _________________
B-M Machine Shop is now taking applications for exp. CNC Machinist. Benefits & competitive pay. Apply in person at 131 Mustang Alley Lane, Lockport or fax resume to 985-532-3844. Email: bmmachineshop@bel lsouth.net. _________________ Exp. Licensed Inshore Captains Needed also Slick Line & Wire Line Hands Needed. Call 985-677-1572 or 985637-4059, ask for Carl or Perry. _________________ Administrative Assistant /Secretary needed. Send resume to PO Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ has job opportunities for Temporary Installation /Repair Assistants and PT Call Center Account Representatives. Apply online at www.viscom.net. E.O.E ___________________
Tiger Offshore
5&2 CDL Driver is in need of a
TWIC Card Needed No Phone Calls
Apply in person only at 190 N.J. Theriot Road, Fourchon, LA
WE NEED
YOU!
Daily Comet
The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
Call Linda or Penny for details:
448-7623
HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Service Technician / Repairman / Helper to work with office machines.
Will train. Must have some knowledge of taking machines apart / putting back together.
Must apply in person at
13066 West Main St. in Larose. Bayou Office Machines
Now Hiring
CDL DRIVER Hours open:
Mon.-Fri. (7-6)
Every Other Weekend (Sat. 7-5 & Sun. 8-3)
Apply Today!
The Lafourche Council on Aging has a job opening for a Housekeeper in the Middle Lafourche /Bayou Blue area. 27 hrs. per week at $9.34/hr. Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must be able to pass drug test, state police background check & clean driving record. Reliable trans. Questions call Lynette Billiot at 985-532-0458. Apply at LCOA office in Raceland. Deadline is Mon. July 14th at 12 noon. _________________ Accepting resumes for a Ground Support person to work at a local helicopter base in Galliano. Valid driver’s license, reliable trans., physical, drug screen, & criminal background screening required. 7 & 7 and 5 & 2 work schedules with overtime benefits included, candidates must live local. Please fax resumes to 337261-9725 or email to resumes@oilpatchllc.com. Applications can be found at www.oilpatchllc.com. _________________ CDL Driver Needed! Full time or part time. Good company to work for. Call Galliano Waste Disposal at 632-6200.
CSR Needed, Full Time for local finance company, Lockport area. Please mail resume to 5324 Hwy. 1, Raceland. Fax: 985532-3990. _________________ K&W Leasing is accepting applications for Van Drivers. Must have good driving record and be able to pass alcohol and drug screen. Apply in person at 160A Henry St., Golden Meadow, LA. Phone: 985-4754886. _________________
Now Hiring
Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Drivers Needed: 15 to 25 passenger vehicles. Must have Class D or higher license. Must be at least 25 yrs. of age. Send resume to: ftsdriver@mail.com _________________ ANS Engines LLC is now hiring diesel mechanics, exp. with Caterpillar, Detroit, John Deere, Isuzu. No phone calls, apply in person at 20875 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. _________________
SERVICES
Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________
Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou, Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, counter tops, showers, sheet rock, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. State licensed & insured, 20 yrs. exp. Free estimates. Call Curtis J. Orgeron, Jr., owner at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron@gmail. com __________________
Rental Sales Clerk Hours open:
Mon.-Fri. Afternoon Shift (12-6)
Every Other Weekend (Sat. 7-5 & Sun. 8-3)
Apply Today!
Warehouse Worker Needed! At The Lafourche Gazette
985-693-7229
NOW HIRING
• 100 Ton DP Captains • 200 & 500 Ton Captains
(Dp Certified A Plus But Not Necessary)
• Unlicensed & Licensed Engineers CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for the following positions:
Licensed Engineers Unlicensed Engineers AB Deckhands OS Deckhands QMEDs Experienced Deckhands Must have TWIC card
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances
Apply online at www.crosbytugs.com or in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
• ABs & OSs
985-475-5402
Apply in Person at 20804 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, by email sales@jambonboats.com or online at www.jambonboats.com
Class A & B Drivers Needed
Full-time, part-time and night / weekend work. TWIC card, X Endorsement beneficial. Must have a clean driving record and able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Steady work (50+ hrs/wk) with excellent benefits: pd hosp, credit union, monthly gas allowance, qrtly bonus, retire plan and more. Fuel delivery exp. beneficial, not required Breaux Petroleum Products
237 N. Barrios St. Lockport, LA 70374
985-532-3358 7am - 5pm
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. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC State Arbor’s License & Insured. Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Pile Driving. For Sale: Used pilings, pecky cypress, firewood, mulch, & dirt. Call 632-2540. _________________ 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. _________________ Chris’s Creations Crafts, potholders for microwave, welding caps, bandannas (in LSU, Saints & Other Designs), and also alterations. Call 985258-1469. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call us! Indoor/Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985278-6936 or 985-278-7971. _________________ Need A Babysitter? Call Lee at 985-6962901. Openings for 2 children, ages infant to school age. Fulltime only. _________________
F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates. Licensed. Also power wash houses and drive ways. Call 985-2580465. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services: New construction, remodels, interior, exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing-new & repair. Exp. Call 985-2580465 or 985-2586414. _________________ 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 985291-0953. _________________ Child Care in Golden Meadow: Ages 1-7, full time & before/after school care. 985-3980121 leave message. Teacher majored in early childhood care at Delgado University. _________________ I do babysitting in my home in Galliano. Contact Leslie at 985860-1334 or Desiree at 985-278-3403. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting 985-637-8633 Insured Commercial & Residential Douglas A. Plaisance, Owner / Operator ________________ R & B Handyman Services We do it all! Carpentry, home remodels, home repairs, roofing, custom made furniture, swimming pool decks. Quality work from start to finish. Call Robert Worthington at 985-278-9887. _________________
Need your Grass Cut?
Call Tad Gaspard
215-8595 or 696-1888
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Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
PRAYERS
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OBITUARIES
PRAYER TO AVERT STORMS AND HURRICANES
Father, all the elements of nature obey Your command. Calm the storms 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 _____________________
MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory TROY DAVID GRIGSBY
6-27-73 7-7-96 It seems like only yesterday our hearts were broken when we lost you. Each day begins and ends with loving thoughts of you. Sadly Missed & Dearly Loved ______________
In Loving Memory Of LARRY GASPARD
Born: Nov. 25, 1945 Died: July 4, 2012 We little knew the day God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your lost is still our guide, and though we can’t see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Love & Thinking Of You Always, Your son Chance & daughter in law Aerminia & your wife, son & grandchildren ______________
MARIA SUAREZ Maria E. Suarez, 51 years of age, native of Honduras and resident of Cut Off and beloved spouse of Carlos Suarez and mother to Rondal, Noemi and Juancarlos Suarez, joined the Lord on June 27, 2014. Her faith in Christ’s perfect plan and the love of her family and friends carried her through 18 months of battling brain cancer. She was a humble Servant of the Lord who was devoted to spreading God’s love with others. Her memory will forever live on and her testimony will continue to impact lives. Maria is survived by her husband Carlos Suarez of Cut Off; 2 sons, Juancarlos Suarez and Ronald Menjivar of Cut Off; 1 daughter, Noemi Olea of Cut Off; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She was preceded in death by parents Manuel and Elena Serrano. Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” A memorial visitation was held on Wednesday, July 2, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. with the service at 6 p.m. at Community Bible Church. _____________________________
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visit www.tarponrental.com ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you enjoy doing your part to keep your world orderly and balanced. However, into every organized life a little confusion will fall. You will handle it smoothly. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, so many good things are happening around you that you should enjoy this time as much as you can. It is a time for indulgence and entertainment. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are ready for fun and celebration. Surround yourself with friends and family so the next several days prove even more memorable. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, focus on recreation this week. You have earned the right to relax and escape the daily grind, so make the most of your opportunities to do just that. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A welcomed gift will come your way soon, Leo. It may be something big that you have had your eye on for quite some time or something that appeals to your sentimental side.
SUREWAY SUPERMARKET, Grand Isle is now hiring
Drivers, Cashiers, and Stockers
Please send resumes to
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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Cast your analytical nature to the side for a few days, Virgo. Embrace sentimentality and emotion this week, as they will help you make the best decisions. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a lot of energy going into this week, so tackle any assignments early on. By the end of the week your energy levels may dip, so get to work. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Secrets you have been keeping for some time are ready to come to the surface, Scorpio. These are good secrets, and others will be eager to share them with you. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t be nervous if you are a little introspective this week, Sagittarius. Use this time to reflect and find answers to some questions that have been on your mind. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Whatever is going on at work will still be there tomorrow. If you cannot get all the tasks done, do not beat yourself up over it. Just begin tomorrow with a can-do attitude.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your mind may wander but it is important to remain as focused as possible. Important information is revealed in the next few days.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a budding relationship appears ready to grow more serious. Take advantage of this opportunity.
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Sunday, July 6, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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 30, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Picou, 22, 25 Cambridge Ct., Houma. Turn signals required, license plate light required, driving under suspension, poss. of marijuana 2nd offense. Michael Matherne, 39, 459 Industrial Park Ave., Larose. Simple burglary, theft of motor vehicle (attempted), theft of a motor vehicle, theft (felony), poss. xanax, taking contraband to/from penal institution prohibited (felony), simple escape (felony). Drake McGowan, 24, 552 Ayo St., Raceland. Dist./manuf. of crack cocaine (felony). Rhonna Robertson, 40, 171 Triple Oaks, Raceland. Fugitive of St. Mary Parish. James Martin, 30, 6715 W. Main St., Houma. Contempt of court. Ricky Curole, 23, 18360 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Trevor Duncan, 19, 204 Iris St., Thibodaux. DTP, scdtp, resisting. David Nicholas, 29, 305 Cedar St., Thibodaux. Contempt. Tonya Carter, 17, 2525 Veterans Blvd., Thibodaux. SCDTP (felony), DTP. Brandon Griffin, 19, 103 Griffin Ct, Lot 1, Morgan City. Theft (felony). JULY 1, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jacob Langford, 22, 215 Vacherie St, Lockport. VOPOR (2 cts), stalking. Kevon Bourda, 21, 213 E. 22nd St., Larose. Contempt. Paul Champagne, 26, 29336 Hwy. 20, Vacherie. Unauthorized use of access card as theft (felony). Jennifer Chiasson, 32, 410 Church St., Raceland. Contempt of court (5 cts), fugitive of Ascension Parish (2 cts), poss./drug para, pwitd meth. Justina Jennies, 1382 Palmisano
Dr., Houma. Contempt (2 cts). Brad Plaisance, 49, 132 E. 48th St., Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Paul R. Verret, 43, 18561 E. Main, Galliano. Contempt (1st ct.), failed to pay fine & cost (1st ct), fail to proof of csw for dwi, careless operation. Renard Robinson, 46, 152 California St., Thibodaux. Fugitive of Clayton County, GA. Donvon McPherson, 20, 531 Frederick Dr., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Dustin Bellanger, 26, 108 Sugar Mill Rd., Mathews. Contempt of court (2 cts), probation violation warrant (2 cts), simple burglary. Derek Baudoin, 33, 1735 Lacroix Dr., Houma. Contempt of court. Jerilyn Truxillo, 30, 103 Orange St., Apt. 2, Lockport. Illegal use of cds in presence of person under 17, dist. of suboxone. Theresa Trahan, 27, 1402 Palmisano Dr., Houma. Contempt of court. Emily Vegas, 32, 129 E. 18th St., Larose. Contempt of court (3 cts), probation violation warrant. James Tardo, 23, 511 St. Charles By Pass Road, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Roxie Hebert, 24, 139 Grand Isle Parkway, Grand Isle. Contempt of court (2 cts). Alan Engerran, 53, 4681 Hwy. 1, Raceland. Aggravated cruelty to animals, contempt of court (2 cts). Otis Morris, 41, 504 Canal St., Napoleonville. Violation of uniform cds law, poss. of marijuana 1st offense. Raneisha Mitchel, 20, 11888 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge. Contempt of court. Kenny Rogers, 27, 310 W. 10th St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Rene Ledet, 48, 356 Hwy. 653, Raceland. Contempt of court (4 cts). Annette Bourgeois, 36, 131 E. 59th St., Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Gabrielle Griffin, 30, 805 Elizabeth St., Lockport. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Jarrett Leon, 45, 211 Vacherie St., Lockport. Contempt of court.
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Thibodaux Police Department Dre Robertson, 21, 1336 Midland Dr., Thibodaux. Theft of goods (felony), resisting an officer (2 cts), fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.
Harbor Police Michael J. Turner, 31, 337 David Dr., Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, improper lane use.
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Wisdom from our parents
Most of our generation were HOME SCHOOLED in many ways. 1. My mother taught me to APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.� 2. My mother taught me RELIGION. “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.� 3. My father taught me about TIME TRAVEL. “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!� 4. My father taught me LOGIC. “Because I said so, that’s why.� 5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. “If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.� 6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. “Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.� 7. My father taught me IRONY. “Keep crying, and
Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind. Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect. Remember ‌ animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!
I’ll give you something to cry about.� 8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. “Shut your mouth and eat your supper.� 9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. “Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!� 10. My mother taught me about STAMINA. “You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.� 11. My mother taught me about WEATHER. “This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.� 12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. “If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Don’t exaggerate!� 13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.� 14. My father taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION. “Stop acting like your mother!� 15. My mother taught me about ENVY. “There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.� 16. My father taught me about ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until we get home.� 17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING. “You are going to get it from your father when you get home!�
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.� 19. My mother taught me ESP. “Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?� 20. My father taught me HUMOR. “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.� 21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll
Legal Advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 11:00 A.M.
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 20, 2014. Mr. Dustin Malbrough from CB&I gave the following report: 1. He recommends having the trees on the levee cut to the baseline leaving roots for now. Taking roots out now would compromise the levee and keeping trees whole could topple levee during any tropical systems. 2. Permit application is being drawn up for The “Living Shoreline� Project with Jefferson Parish 3. Bids will be open for the additional 2 to 3 breakwaters in Jefferson Parish later today. We will have an update for next levee board meeting. 4. The plans and specs are being designed on the additional segmented rock breakwaters. The levee district is still seeking funding for these remaining breakwaters on the north side of Grand Isle. President Camardelle thanked Mr. Nguyen representing CPRA for attending our levee board meetings and helping with our current project. He also thanked the Governor and his staff, Senator Alario, and Representative Gisclair for helping with funding for our projects. Mr. Camardelle stated that Grand Isle is unique because we put rock breakwaters first and then come back and build levees. President Camardelle also thanked Senator Landrieu, Senator Vitter and Representative Scalise for their
never grow up.� 22. My mother taught me GENETICS. “You’re just like your father.� 23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS. “Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?� 24. My mother taught me WISDOM. “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.� 25. My father taught me about JUSTICE. “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!�
support by working closely with the Corps, and helping the levee board with issues such as funding for more breakwaters and other problems that may arise. He also thanked Jefferson Parish Officials for being there every step to assist Grand Isle when called upon. President Camardelle also thanked Governor Jindal, Mr. Garrett Graves, Senator Alario, Representative Gisclair, CPRA and Jefferson Parish for their help with fighting coastal erosion and supporting the projects for the levee district, port, and town. A joint motion was made by the Commissioners of the levee district to authorize CB & I Coastal to do a prestorm elevation survey of the levees and breakwaters to have documentation in case of damage later on to the levees. A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses associated with operating the levee board. A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 11:54 a.m. David Camardelle, President / Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District
Public notice
Geokinetics will be conducting a seismic survey in the state waters south west of Port Fourchon. The survey will commence on are about July 21st and will continue until mid December. Geokinetics will hold a public meeting on July 7th at Moran’s Marina in Port Fourchon starting 6:00 p.m. Anyone with questions are concerns are welcome to attend. 6/11/14 6/15/14 6/18/14 6/22/14 6/25/14 6/29/14 7/2/14 7/6/14
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