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Sunday, August 10, 2014
Forecasters adjust predictions, expect slower storm season
Fall shrimp season dates set
Thursday, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the 2014 fall inshore shrimp season opening dates. The season will open one-half hour before sunrise, Monday, August 18, along inside waters from the western shore of the Atchafalaya River westward to the Louisiana/Texas state line, and at 6 p.m., Monday, August 18 along state inside waters east of the Atchafalaya River. The Commission set the season based on recommendations presented by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists and comments from the public. However, certain areas are still closed to commercial fishing and certain recreational fishing activities due to the oil spill.
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ABOVE: Kirah Summers gets fingerprinted by Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Luke Bellanger while Kerrah Falgout and Deputy Daniel Griffin look on at the Town of Golden Meadow’s Night Out event Tuesday.
MEETINGS MONDAY, AUGUST 11 AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m. Golden Meadow
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National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, began in 1984 in an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Typically the National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August.
LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano SO. LAF. QUILTERS 6:00 p.m. Larose Civic Center
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews
LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. - Hwy. 1 - Cut Off
LAF. COMMUNITY ACTION 4:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. - Galliano
LAF. PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano
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VOLUME 25 NUMBER 43
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LOSGH breaks ground on new medical clinic
Lady of the Sea General Hospital broke ground July 1 on an 11,500 square foot modern medical clinic that will be located between the existing hospital building and the dialysis center in Galliano. The clinic became a reality when voters of the 10th Ward supported the concept by voting for a .2 mill increase on their ad valorem taxes. The tax was approved on May 4, 2013. Since then, plans have been drawn, bids have been received and opened and the construction job was awarded to B.E.T. Construction, Inc. from Thibodaux. The new facility will include a clinic pharmacy and will replace two of the hospital’s existing medical clinics by combining both the Cut Off location, now located on the third floor of the hospital, and the Golden Meadow location into one centrally located facility with easy access to medical testing. “We are excited to see the dream become reality right in front of our eyes,” said Karen Collins, RN, CEO of Lady of the Sea General Hospital. “We have been in the planning phase for over a year and are glad to see the construction begin on this state of the art clinic. We thank our community for their continued support in helping us meet the healthcare needs of the residents of South Lafourche.” The new clinic is expected to offer two family medicine physicians and up to six nurse practi-
tioners and physician assistants. The layout of the clinic incorporates the flow of patients to reduce wait time and create additional efficiencies in patient care. Now that construction is underway, the expected completion date on the building is May 2015. Follow the new facility’s progress at www.losgh.org.
MIAMI (AP) — The Atlantic hurricane season will continue to be even quieter than predicted, thanks to atmospheric and oceanic conditions suppressing storm formation, federal forecasters said Thursday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration still expects three to six hurricanes to form during the six-month season that peaks between mid-August and mid-October. Officials dropped the number of named storms to between seven and 12 in an updated hurricane season forecast issued Thursday. The forecast calls for zero to two of those hurricanes to be major storms with winds greater than 110 mph. “We are more confident that a below-normal season will occur because atmospheric and oceanic conditions that suppress cyclone formation have developed and will persist through the season.” said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. See Storms Page 5-A
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Missouri couple charged in two recent shooting incidents
A couple from Missouri faces charges of attempted murder and property damage following two shooting incidents which occurred this past week. Justin Rice, 26, and Christina Higgins, 35, both of Jefferson City, Missouri, were arrested Tuesday, August 5th in Golden Meadow. The first incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, July 31. Just after 1:30 p.m., patrol deputies responded to a shooting on LA Hwy. 308 in Lockport. Deputies learned a woman was turning from the highway into a business parking lot when she heard something strike her vehicle. Deputies noticed a hole near the bottom of the driver’s side door, and recovered a bullet and a 9mm casing from the scene. Detectives initially determined the shot had likely been fired from a green sport-utility vehicle traveling behind the victim’s vehicle. See Shootings Page 5-A
A groundbreaking was held July 1 at the site of the new Lady of the Sea General Hospital medical clinic. Pictured left to right are Justin Cortez with Gossen, Holloway and Associates Architect Firm; Holly Griffin, Chief Nursing Officer; Jacquelyn Richoux, Chief Finance Officer; Lloyd Guidry, Jr, Chief Operating Officer; Karen Collins, Chief Executive Officer; Paul Chiquet, Board of Commissioners Secretary / Treasurer; Darren Duet, MD, Board of Commissioners Chairman; Jamie Pitre, Board of Commissioners member; Bennie Smith, Chief Information Officer.
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Sunday, August 10, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
FFF pageant meeting to be held Aug. 12
Calendar of Events News to Use! GMUES to host meet, greet Mon.
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary will host a welcome back gathering on Mon., Aug. 11 beginning at 7:45 a.m. in the cafeteria. Parents will be able to report to homeroom classes with their children to meet the teachers.
LCC to conduct after school care program
Larose Regional Park will offer after school care with Session I beginning Monday, August 11. Session II begins January 5. After-school care will be held on regular school days, Mon. – Fri., 2:30 to 5:30, grades Pre K – 8th. Registration fee is $50 per session per child. A daily rate is also available for $8 per child. Early dismissal days are $10 per child. Bus transportation will be provided from North Larose Elementary, Larose Upper Elementary and Larose Middle School to the Larose Civic Center. For more information/forms visit www.bayoucivicclub.org or call 985-693-7355.
Registration to be held for youth flag football
Youth Flag Football Registration (for ages 5 to 12) will take place at the Larose Civic Center on Mon., Aug. 11, Wed., Aug. 13 and Mon., Aug. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration fee is $75 per child. For more information, visit www.bayouf lagfootball.com or contact Damian Folse at 985-6964889 or damian_folse @yahoo.com.
Any ladies between the ages of 13 and 23 (having never been married nor having been pregnant) that are interested in representing the French Food Festival are required to attend a mandatory informational meeting on Tues., Aug. 12 in the Board Room of the Larose Civic Center at 7 p.m. All candidates must be a resident of Lafourche Parish or attend Nicholls State University with an immediate family member residing in Lafourche Parish. All information needed to compete will be laid out at this meeting. FMI about the pageant or upcoming festival, contact Earline Prest at 504427-1994 or the Civic Center at 985-693-7355.
Registration to be held for Larose basketball
The Larose Youth Basketball Association will have biddy registration for all kids ages 4-12 on Thurs., Aug. 14, Wed., Aug. 20, Tues., Aug. 26, Thurs., Aug. 28 and Thurs., Sept. 4. Registration will be at the Larose Civic Center from 6 - 8 p.m. Cost is $35 per child. FMI call Troy Gisclair (985) 637-9173 or Scott Bynum (985) 278-0646.
Neon glow party to be held Aug. 15 at LCC
Join in bringing in a bright new school year with a neon glow party at the Larose Civic Center from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 15. Students can enjoy today’s greatest hits and favorites by DJ R & B. Admission will be $7 and proceeds will benefit Bayou Voice for Autism. Concessions will be sold and photos will be available. Parents must sign children in and out. Call 985856-7379 FMI.
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The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services will hold Parent Education Presentations from 10 a.m. to noon on the following dates: Wednesdays: Terrebonne Parish DA Office, 118 Armour Drive in Houma; Aug. 20, Session 1; Aug. 27, Session 2; Sept. 3, Session 3; Sept. 10, Session 4; and Sept. 17, Session 5; Thursdays: 10 a.m. till noon at the Bayou Council Office, 504 St. Louis St. in Thibodaux; Aug. 21, Session 1; Aug. 28, Session 2; Sept. 4, Session 3; Sept. 11, Session 4; and Sept. 18, Session 5. Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed. Participants must attend all five sessions in order to be completed. If a participant misses a session, they must contact the Bayou Council at 985-4460643 to be rescheduled.
CP Telethon set for Aug. 23, 24
The Lower Lafourche Cerebral Palsy of LA 2014 Telethon will be held on Sat., Aug. 23 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 24 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. Vision Communications, Channel 5 will be televising the telethon. Visit the telethon, drop a $25 donation in the fish bowl and receive a t-shirt.
Fish sought for COYC Hurricane Festival
The Cut Off Youth Center is requesting donations of fish for the Hurricane Festival to be held September 26, 27 and 28. If fish can’t be cleaned in advance, please call 985-632-7616 so the COYC can get people together to help.
Info. sought for SL Class of ‘74 reunion
South Lafourche High School Reunion Class of ’74 will be held on Sat., Oct. 18 at the Larose Civic Center from 7 p.m. till midnight. Cost is $35/person. Price includes catering, BYOL. Reunion organizers are asking classmates to submit information and payments. Send full name, maiden name, spouse, address, phone/cell numbers and email address to: SLClass74@yahoo.com. Payable to “Class of 74”. Mail to P.O. Box 384, Cut Off, LA 70345. Check updates on Facebook or call Donna Marie at 985-6658418.
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Participants sought for Leadership Lafourche
Applications are currently being taken from outstanding candidates to become part of the 2015 Leadership Lafourche Class. Applications and more information about the program can be found at: www.leadershiplafourche.co m. The application deadline is Thursday, August 21, 2014, and selection will be announced no later than 2 weeks later. For more information,
contact Leadership Lafourche by calling 985693-6700 or visiting www.leadershiplafourche.co m.
Organizations, schools and others urged to submit upcoming events
Schools, clubs, nonprofit organizations and other local groups are encouraged to submit upcoming events to The Lafourche Gazette for free publication in the calendar of events section and online. To submit information,
Letters and Opinions
State Obamacares its employees’ health insurance By John Kennedy State Treasurer
The state of Louisiana has “Obamacared” its own employees’ health insurance plan. Here’s how. One of the problems with the federal Affordable Care Act (called “Obamacare” by the President himself) is the way it’s paid for: with $700 billion of taxpayer money taken from Medicare. Many Louisiana officials, myself included, have criticized this. That’s why it’s so disappointing and more than a little ironic that the state has done the same thing to its own State Group Benefits (SGB) health insurance plan for 230,000 active and retired state employees, their spouses and children. According to a July 18 report by the nonpartisan Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO), two years ago, OGB had built up a reserve fund, or savings account, of $540 million to pay its members’ health insurance claims. This money came from premiums paid by employees and employer contributions paid by the state. Then OGB, which is run by the state Division of Administration, began spending $16.1 million more per month to pay claims than it was collecting in premium revenue. If this continues, by the end of Fiscal Year 2015, the reserve fund will contain only $5.6 million, according to the LFO. What happened? Why
is OGB suddenly living off its reserve fund? According to the LFO, the state has “indirectly utilize[d] OGB’s fund balance to support the FY13 and FY14 operating budgets.” (LFO Report, p.3). The state did this by reducing premiums, which helped employees financially but which helped the state even more by reducing the amount of the state’s legally-required employer contribution to OGB, which in turn freed up money to spend elsewhere in the budget. In other words, the state in effect took the money from the OGB reserve account to pay for the state’s operating budgets in 2013 and 2014, just like Congress took the money from Medicare to pay for Obamacare. The OGB reserve account is not the only trust fund the state has drained recently. The Louisiana Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly was established with federal dollars in 2000 to provide a permanent source of money for health care for our elderly. We were supposed to invest the money, spend the interest and leave the principal in tact.
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In 2012 the trust fund contained $519.2 million. At the end of this fiscal year, it will contain zero. The state has spent the interest and the principal. Similarly, in 2011, the state capped the amount of the Millennium Trust Fund (better known as the Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund), whose earnings are used to pay for health care, education and the TOPS college scholarship fund, and redirected the tobacco settlement monies flowing into the trust fund to the operating budget to pay for TOPS, which frees up money to spend elsewhere. This maneuver thus effectively uses the trust fund money to pay for balancing the budget. Louisiana state government finances must be stabilized. The way to do it is not especially complicated: 1) stop draining the state’s savings accounts and trust funds; 2) stop spending more money than we take in; and 3) when we do spend money, spend it on things citizens need, not things politicians want.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Opinions expressed are strictly those of the letter writer and not of this newspaper. Letters should be brief and to the point. They must include the writer’s signature, address and daytime telephone number. Initials and pen names will not be accepted. Letters from the same writer are not published when they follow frequently upon another.
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SHELF SPACE By: Katina Gaudet
It’s Back to School time … don’t forget your library
Summer reading is over, but that doesn’t mean you should forget the library. At the Lafourche Parish Public Library, there are many resources available to help both students and parents navigate the new school year. Some are print, some electronic. Some are available only in the library; some you can access right from home. Let your library staff members know what you need, and they’ll be happy to help. HOMEWORK LOUISIANA Homework Louisiana is a free, live online tutoring service provided by the State Library of Louisiana to Louisiana residents and available through local public libraries. It provides live one-on-one help for those in kindergarten through college from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays. Tutors are experts in their field and will thoroughly explain concepts to students having difficulty. They will assist students in arriving at the correct answers, but will not do the work for them. That is, they won’t simply give students the correct answer; they’ll make them work for it. Tutors undergo rigorous screening processes, both
academic and otherwise, to ensure that students will be given quality assistance and will be safe online. Tutoring is available for both children and adults. Homework Louisiana, powered by Tutor.com, provides tutoring in English, math, science and social studies, as well as high school equivalency and other test preparation, job help, and citizenship tests. To take advantage of this free service, visit www.lafourche.org and click on “Live Homework Help.” A Tutor.com to go app is available for both iOS and Android devices. DOING RESEARCH? Whether you need help with researching topics or finding credible sources, your library can help. Drop by for help in locating relevant and reliable research on any number of topics from both print and electronic resources. Through the library, you have access to not only thousands of print resources, but also online databases that can help you locate everything from book reviews, general and specialized encyclopedia entries, journal articles and more. Need help? Visit your Lafourche Parish Public Library branch today.
Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Public Library. She can be reached at 632-7140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.
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Landrieu agrees to 4 Louisiana Senate race debates
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu has agreed to four TV debates leading up to the Nov. 4 election. The Democratic incumbent is in a tight race, seeking a fourth term against two Republican challengers. Landrieu’s campaign announced Tuesday she’ll participate in an Oct. 2 New Orleans debate hosted by WDSU-TV, an Oct. 27 New Orleans debate hosted by WWL-TV and an Oct. 29 Baton Rouge debate hosted by Raycom Media, LSU’s journalism school and WRKF. The senator also agreed to a Monroe debate with KNOE-TV and KALB-TV, but a final date hasn’t been set. Landrieu’s closest competitor, U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, hasn’t announced what debates he’ll attend. Tea party favorite Rob Maness has said he’s participating in the first three and is expected to agree to the Monroe date as well. ___
Cassidy won’t decide debates until qualifying ends
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, the chief Republican contender in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, hasn’t yet agreed to any debates against Democratic incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu. Landrieu, seeking a fourth term in office, announced this week that she’s accepted invitations to four TV debates leading up to the Nov. 4 election: two debates in New Orleans, one in Baton Rouge and another in Monroe. GOP candidate and tea party favorite Rob Maness also has agreed to partici-
pate in those forums. But Cassidy campaign manager Joel DiGrado says the congressman’s campaign won’t evaluate debate requests until the end of the candidate sign-up period, which runs from Aug. 20-22. DiGrado said in a statement Thursday that until the qualifying period is over, the Senate race doesn’t have a formal field of candidates. ___
Education department compiles high school guide
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s education department has published a guide for high school student planning, to highlight state policies and programs for counselors, teachers and parents. Education Superintendent John White said the guidebook, released Tuesday, will help make sure students are on track for a college degree or professional career after graduation. The 28-page booklet includes information about planning for struggling students, the state’s accountability system, counseling programs for students and ways to receive skills training and advanced college credit. The education department is holding a series of webinars each Thursday this month for superintendents, principals, teachers and counselors about the information contained in the guide. Print copies of the booklet will be distributed in districts as well. The guidebook is available online at: http://bit.ly/1mjJYcX. ___
Oil boom and housing bust alter US spending trends
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer spending has soared since the Great Recession ended five years ago in U.S. states with oil and gas drilling booms and has lagged in states hit especially hard by the housing bust.
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The figures come from a new annual government report that for the first time reveals consumer spending on a state-by-state basis. They point to substantial shifts in the economy since the recession. Spending jumped 28 percent in North Dakota, the largest gain nationwide, from 2010 through 2012. It surged nearly 16 percent in Oklahoma. By contrast, spending rose a scant 3.5 percent in Nevada, the weakest for any state and far below the 10.7 percent national average. Arizona’s 6.2 percent increase was next-weakest. Home values plummeted in both states when the housing bust hit in 2006. ___
Obama signs veterans’ health care overhaul
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Memories stirred 35 years after Jonestown massacre
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Thirtyfive years ago, funeral directors in Delaware struggled to quickly bury and cremate the remains of more than 900 people who died in a suicide-murder in Jonestown, Guyana, many of them Peoples Temple followers who drank cyanidelaced punch. Some bodies that arrived back in the U.S. at Dover Air Force Base in 1978 were claimed by families. Some were cremated. Others were buried in a mass grave in California. On Thursday, officials revealed that not all had been brought to a final resting place. The cremated remains of nine Jonestown victims were discovered in a decrepit, now-shuttered funeral home in Dover, officials said. The discovery reopened wounds.
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The “Seal of Confession” is questioned by La. Supreme Court
An interesting court case that went all the way up to the Louisiana Supreme Court involved the “Seal of Confession.” A 14-year-old girl said she went to confession to Fr. Jeff Bayhi from the Diocese of Baton Rouge in 2008. She told Fr. Bayhi that she had been sexually abused. Now this 20-year-old plaintiff attempted to have the court compel testimony from Fr. Bayhi about whether or not there were confessions and, if so, what were the contents of those confessions. The Diocese of Baton Rouge put out the following statement: “The case in question does not involve any charges against any clergy, religious or a paid staff member of the diocese. The Church has great compassion for those who have experienced such egregious misconduct. “The issue before the District Court, the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Louisiana Supreme Court assaults the heart of a fundamental doctrine of the Catholic faith as relating to the absolute seal of sacred communications (Confession/Sacrament of Reconciliation). “The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that the seal of confession preempted the Civil Court from ordering the priest to testify about whether or not there was a confession and, if so, what was the content. The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit dismissed the case against both Fr. Bayhi and the Catholic Church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. “The Supreme Court of Louisiana reversed all the First Circuit Court of Appeals judgment, reinstated the judgment of the trial court, and sent back for further proceedings in the District Court a hearing concerning whether or not there was a ‘confession.’ We contend that this is a clear violation of the Establishment Clause of the U. S. Constitution. The Supreme Court of Louisiana cannot order the District Court to do that which no civil court possibly can – determine what constitutes the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church. “A foundational doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church for thousands of years mandates that the seal of confession be absolute and inviolable. A priest takes an oath never to break that seal. Neither is a priest allowed to admit that someone went to confession to him. If necessary, the priest would have to suffer a finding of contempt in a civil court and suffer imprisonment rather than violate his sacred duty and violate the seal of confession and his duty to the penitent. “A priest/confessor who violates the seal of confession incurs an automatic excommunication reserved for forgiveness by
the Apostolic See in Vatican City. In this case, the priest acted appropriately and would not testify about the alleged confessions. Church law does not allow either the plaintiff (penitent) or anyone else to waive the seal of confession.” Alfred Hitchcock directed a 1953 movie with a similar theme. It’s called “I Confess” starring Montgomery Clift as Fr. Michael Logan, a priest in Ste. Marie Church in Quebec City. He employs German immigrants Otto Keller and his wife Alma as caretaker and housekeeper. Otto also works part-time as a gardener for a shady lawyer called Villette. The priest is seen walk-
ing away from Villette’s house, where Villette lies dead on the floor. Shortly afterward, in the church confessional, Keller confesses to Father Logan that he accidentally killed Villette while trying to rob him. When the trial comes up, the priest is accused of the murder but cannot defend himself because of the Seal of Confession. He is willing to go to jail and suffer the consequences of being falsely accused though he knows from the confessional who the real killer is. These situations do not happen often but every priest realizes the possibility of going to jail. It comes with the territory.
The Raceland American Legion Auxiliary Unit 349 held its installation of officers recently. Installed for the upcoming year were Betty Cavalier, president; Mary Martinez, 1st vice president; Jackie Cromwell, 2nd vice president; Rosalie Knobloch, secretary; Doris Lagarde, treasurer; Barbara Solar, chaplain; Loretta Foret, Sgt. at Arms; Leona Adams and Lou LeBouef, color bearers; Velma Ford, Carmel Knight and June Robichaux, board members. The unit honored Iris Robichaux by electing her honorary board member. Because of her health Rosalie Benoit has to relin-
quish her chairmanship of community service and historian. She has won many district and national awards for her reports. The unit awarded her a certification of appreciation and a gift. The unit gave a “Christmas in July” party for the veterans at the Reserve Veterans Home. The unit donated $100 for the bingo prizes and members donated the food served. Members also prepared a bag of goodies for each veteran. The unit held a bingo party for the residents at the Raceland Manor. Membership chairman, Iris Robichaux, reported
that she is now collecting dues for this year. The unit sent a birthday card and a check to Anne Comeaux, our Gold Star Mother.
Doris Lagarde, Publicity Chairman
Blessing Outreach Ministry open
The Blessing Outreach Ministry in Larose is open. Go check out their new stuff! They are also still taking donations. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. till 1 p.m.
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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Charis Church
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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
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.
Crosspoint Church
18210 West Main St., Suite 8, Galliano (Near Galliano Food Store)
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
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
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Raceland Am. Legion Unit 349 reports on recent activities
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 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net
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.
FULL GOSPEL
Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos
Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Community Bible Church 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 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.
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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
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13298 East Main - Larose
St. Anthony Church
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
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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
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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
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Insurance Agents
• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276
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
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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
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SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946
Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose
Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300
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Jindal asks judge to bar use of Common Core tests Sunday, August 10, 2014 THE LFOURCHE GAZETTE
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the number and intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes. Relatively cooler temperatures on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean also have lowered the probability of hurricane formation. “Nonetheless, tropical storms and hurricanes can strike the U.S. during below-normal seasons, as we have already seen this year when Arthur made landfall in North Carolina as a Category 2 hurricane. We urge everyone to remain prepared and be on alert throughout the season,” Bell said. Forecasters said there remains a 70 percent chance that the season will be less busy than normal. A normal year has 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major storms. There have been two hurricanes so far this year: Arthur and Bertha, which did not threaten the U.S.
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Two days later, at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, deputies responded to a shooting on Settlement Lane in Golden Meadow. They learned a man and woman in a green SUV were spotted near the storage units at the back of the street. As a nearby resident approached them to see if they needed assistance, the man pulled out a gun and began firing at the resident who was still inside his vehicle. The two subjects began driving away in the SUV, but they stopped at one point and fired additional rounds at the victim in his vehicle. Detectives investigated this incident and were able to obtain a description of the subjects and learned the vehicle had a Missouri license plate. A notice was sent out to area law enforcement to be on the lookout for the subjects. At around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, patrol deputies spotted the suspects in the SUV traveling along LA 1 in Golden Meadow and conducted a traffic stop. Upon making contact with the suspects, deputies immediately noticed 9mm shell casings inside the vehicle. They identified the woman as Christina Higgins and the man as Justin Rice. They found Rice to have an active warrant for probation and parole in the state of Missouri. Through investigation, detectives discovered evidence linking the suspects to both shooting incidents on July 31 and August 2 and that Rice had allegedly fired the gun in both incidents. Both Rice and Higgins were placed under arrest. Rice was charged with attempted second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated criminal damage to property, and Higgins was charged as a principle to all three charges. They were booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Rice is being held in lieu of $100,000 bond as set by Judge John LeBlanc and will eventually be extradited to the state of Missouri for Probation and Parole. Higgins is being held in lieu of $40,000 bond as set by Judge LeBlanc.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal asked a judge Wednesday to prohibit state education leaders from using testing material tied to the Common Core standards in Louisiana’s public school classrooms. Jindal filed a petition seeking an injunction that would keep the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the education department from administering any standardized tests developed through a testing consortium aligned with Common Core. The injunction request, filed in district court, is part of the Republican governor’s countersuit, after he was sued by parents and teachers who support Common Core and who accuse Jindal of violating the state constitution in actions he’s taken against the standards. Jindal argues that Louisiana’s agreement with the testing consortium called the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, is an attempt to federalize education in the state. His lawyer, Jimmy Faircloth, says that violates federal laws that prohibit such micromanagement. “Common Core began as an effort to simply raise standards for students, but it has morphed into a scheme to drive education curriculum from Washington, D.C. ... PARCC is a federal agent for co-opting our school’s curriculum,” Jindal said in a statement. In the new court filing, the governor wants to have the state barred from using tests or test questions developed through PARCC, along with the invalidation of Louisiana’s participation in the consortium. Common Core is a set of English and math standards that have been adopted by more than 40 states, describing what students should know after completing each grade. Supporters say the standards will better prepare students for college and careers. Critics say the
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standards are untested and damage state autonomy. Jindal once supported the multistate standards, but now opposes them as an Obama administration effort to meddle in state education policy. However, a majority of members of the state education board, known as BESE, support Common Core, along with Education Superintendent John White. State lawmakers also refused to end Louisiana’s use of the standards earlier this year. BESE has joined the lawsuit accusing Jindal of violating the Louisiana Constitution in his actions against Common Core. Board President Chas Roemer said Jindal’s actions are designed to bolster the governor’s likely 2016 presidential campaign, rather than to improve education. The governor agreed to Louisiana’s participation in PARCC and signed the con-
sortium agreement in 2010, but he has since changed his mind. Now, he’s arguing the agreement violates state sovereignty by having a private, non-Louisiana entity set education policy. “PARCC is the implementation platform for a carefully orchestrated federal scheme to supervise, direct and control educational curriculum, programs of instruction and instructional material in direct violation of federal law,” Faircloth writes in the injunction request. Jindal’s also taken executive action against the testing material, suspending contracts to keep the state education department from using consortium-developed questions in standardized tests this year. He’s accused BESE and the department of not following state procurement law. The action has stalled testing plans for third through eighth grades.
The St. Joseph Church in Galliano will be starting its 2014 Jessie Tree Program. If you have children ages infant to 15 years of age, live between Old Safari Heights and W. 201st St. on Hwy. 1, and E. 95th St. and E. 149th on Hwy. 308, and Sonic and Days Inn on Hwy. 3235, receive food stamps and may need help with Christmas this year, appli-
cations can be filled out at the St. Joseph Church meeting room on the following days: • Tuesday, August 26 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. • Wednesday, August 27 from 12 p.m. till 4 p.m. • Thursday, August 28 from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. No applications will be accepted after these dates, and please, no phone calls.
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Sunday, August 10, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
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House For Sale: 3 br, 2 ba, 1649 sq ft, 9’ ceilings, solid sheeting throughout house, double sinks in both br, covered patio 15x30, detached garage 24x24, lot is 100x235, located at 291 Bayou Crossing Dr., Mathews (across from Mathews bridge). Asking $265,000. Call 985438-3977. _________________ House For Sale: 110K, 215 E. 6th St., Larose. 3 br, 1 ba. FMI call 985-6885839. _________________ Starter Home For Sale: Vinyl siding/metal roof, 2 br, 1 ba, brand new washer & sewerage unity. Asking $68,000. 111 W. 80th St. Call 985-637-4861. _________________ House & Land For Sale: Waterfront property, 205 Ledet Lane, Larose. 3 br, 2 ba, on 200x129 lot, along the Intracoastal. Full grown trees, privacy fence. Fish from your own back yard! Asking $193K. Call 985-2782903. FMI see listing on zillow.com. _________________
LAND
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BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
Building For Sale in Galliano on LA 1, 2400 sq ft store with lg. parking lot. To view property call 985-2780697. _________________
FOR RENT
Commercial Building For Rent: 1250 sq ft, lg. parking lot & great location in Cut Off/Galliano area. $1800/mth, plus utilities. Call 985-6969003. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 1 br apt. in Valentine. $550/mth, $550/dep., utilities pd. Call 985278-1145. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, fridge, range, w/d, quiet area in Cut Off. $750/mth, $450/non refundable dep., utilities pd. Call 985-8568005. _________________ Office Space For Sublease: Located in the Picciola Complex in Galliano. 1332 sq ft space w/7 rooms & 2 b a t h r o o m s . $1200/mth. Call 985855-4163. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, lg. living rm & kitchen, located in Cut Off area. No pets, no smoking. Asking $700/dep. $700/rent. Must sign 6-mth. lease. FMI call 985693-7040. _________________ Camp For Rent, private dock and boat launch in Golden Meadow. FMI call 985-855-0617. _________________
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MLS 115650: NEW LISTING Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.
If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Lots and Cabins for rent. Ammenities included. 3 miles from Walmart. 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info at 985-3254006. _________________
House For Rent: 2 br, in Lockport area. Offering appliances, w/d. $675/mth, $675/dep. No pets. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, no pets. Water pd. $800/mth, $800/dep. plus utilities. Call 985-2786970 or 985-258-5498. _________________ Huge 1 br, 1 ba, Apt. For Rent: partly furn., utilities pd, no pets. $650/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-632-2158. _________________ Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel. Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store. Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers. Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time? Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque. Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________
Cote Blanche Connection Apts., Hwy. 3161, Cut Off: For Rent: spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 FMI. _________________ House For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, 1 ba, carport, sm. yard. $800/mth. plus $300 utilities & $500 deposit. Must fill application. FMI contact Teka Lafont at 985-6774604. _________________
MERCHANDISE
200 Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. Call 693-7229 FMI. _________________ Mayberry Sales & Service Also buy & repair used washers / dryers / refrigerators & window A/Cs. Call 4757211. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________ 3 Twin X-Long Mattresses For Sale, sheets included, $200 ea. Call 985-6938368, if no answer leave your name & number. _________________ Craftsman Riding Lawnmower For Sale w/42” deck, brand new, never been used. Pd. $1000, asking $850. Call 985-278-2541. _________________
CAMPERS
2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes. Call 985-665-4303. _________________ Fifth Wheel Camper For Sale: 2005 Flagstaff, 25’, garage kept, super-slide, excel. cond., including hitch. Many extras. Asking $7,500 OBO. Call 985-693-7177. _________________
MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $450,000.
MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000. MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000. MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.
MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.
Residential Property
MLS 113708: Located at 290 W. 86th Street in Cut Off, this home has a total living area of 3200 sqft and sits on a lot size of 210’ x 136’. It has been totally renovated from floors to appliances and countertops. There is also a 700 sqft. cabana with a kitchen and full bath. This home is move in ready. REDUCED $350,000.
MLS 114693: Located at 201 E. 153rd Street in Galliano, this home has a total living area of 4,193 sqft. and sits on a 270’ x 83’ x 375’ x 95’ lot. It is a 1.5 story ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including an in-ground pool, bath house, sun room and spa. $290,000 MLS 114636: This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120’ x 636’ x 185’ x 767’. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
AUTOS
2004 Ford Focus For Sale: Like new, clean, cold air, low miles. Retail $4800, selling for $3800. Call 985-8568005. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: Sat. Aug. 16 206 Green Acre St., Larose 7am - til. Collections, bells, frogs, eggs, Mardi Gras beads ($150 for all) and more. No early birds. _________________
HELP WANTED
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. _________________ Exp. Alligator Skinners needed to work for a local company. For all int. parties please come by our office at 18076 Hwy. 3235, Galliano to fill out the application or call 985-325-4006. _________________
28 acres, Cabin, house trailer, R.V. Carport, Shed, 4 acre Lake, 40 acre lease adjoins property & more.
Jasper County, Mississippi
American Realty
$390,000
200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107
Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner • owner / agent
Warehouse Clerk Required: Valid Driver’s License
Must submit to drug screening & physical exam. Please contact Nicky Collins at nicky.collins @chouest.com
For Sale: 2010 Sunshine Mobile Home. 183 Myrtle Drive, Lockport. 1906 sq. ft. living; 3 bd., 2 ba., 20x30 screened porch; 80x150 lot; sheetrock walls, large master bed and bath, walk-in closets in each room. Pictures and flyers in front yard at home and on Zillow.com. Call or text 985-258-9818 or email brandinicole1004@yahoo.com FMI.
E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com
400,000
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE 290 W. 86th St., Cut Off
MLS #: 113708
$
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
CROSBY TUGS LLC
Regulatory Compliance / QHSE Coordinator Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking an HSE professional with USCG, ABS and ISM experience. This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during work hours and after hours in the event of an emergency. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime industry. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of regulatory compliance issues in the maritime environment. Applications can be found online at
www.crosbytugs.com
or filled out in the main office.
17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances Equal Opportunity Employer
Louisiana SW Transportation
Excellent Pay • Excellent Benefits • Join Our Commitment & Success in Providing Dependable Service
Call John at (985) 693-6266 Equal Opportunity Employer
Now Hiring
Offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. Uniforms provided. TWIC req. Must be available for travel, overtime, and emergency response.
Oil Spill Response / Tank Cleaning Technicians Exp. Preferred, but not req. TWIC req.
CDL Drivers
350,000 86,500
Previous supervisor / management experience or equivalent education required.
$
American Realty USA
Tiger Offshore
Min. 2 years exp. req. operating bobtails, transport roll-off, and/or vacuum trucks. CDL A w/X endorsement req. TWIC req. Clean driving record req.
Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this 3BR, 2ba. home is listed below its appraised value.
MLS #: 108882
Totally renovated home with 3200 sqft. living on a 210’ x 126’ lot with a cabana that also has a kitchen and full bath. This home is move-in ready with new floors, appliances & more.
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 _________________
Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com
200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner
Now Hiring Office Assistant: We are looking for an energetic and well-organized person, that is willing & able to adapt in a fast paced office environment. Someone who is computer knowledgeable, and proficient in accounts payable. Must be flexible to work with a changing schedule. Please send all resumes to either jobs.cmoransmarina@gmail.com, fax 985-396-2708 or mail to 27900 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. _________________ HUB Enterprises, a leading security company, in now hiring full time Security Guards, armed and unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Lafourche area. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but exp. is not necessary. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean criminal history & reliable trans. Call 1-800-7593660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com. _________________ Plumber Apprentice or Helper needed, 2 yrs. exp. plenty of overtime. Call 985696-0872. _________________ Joe’s Septic Cont. has Immediate Openings for Excavator /Backhoe Operator with CDL & Non CDL Drivers. Positions are top pay w/health, dental & vision. Must submit to drug screening! Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________
Gulf Logistics Accept i ng A p p l i c a ti o n s
• Licensed 100 Ton Captains • Experienced Deckhands OFFSHORE CREWBOATSUTILITY BOATS 14/7- 28/14 Rotations Benefit packages available including: • Health • Life • Dental • 401k • Short & Long Term Disabilty • Quarterly Safety Bonus
Apply in person at:
Gulf Logistics Operating, Inc.
11828 Hwy 1.- Larose, LA 70373 (985) 693-3888 (985) 693-3889 (fax) or apply online at www.glohire.com
EOE
CDL Vacuum Truck Drivers w/ X-end
The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano
$
Local insurance agency has a full time receptionist position and a licensed property & casualty producer position available. Must be motivated, have computer skills & great customer service skills. Mail resume to Insurance Agency Position at P.O. Box 1451, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Maintenance Person Needed at Best Western Isabelle Court. Candidate must have transportation. Exp. is a plus. Please apply in person at 17026 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. No phone calls please! Positive attitude is necessary. _________________ Exp. Dredge Operators Wanted (New Iberia): Dredging company seeking several positions including Leverman (operator), Boatman, Deck Hand, Mate & Engineer as full time positions. We offer competitive pay & benefits. Compensation: $13-$22 hourly plus overtime, depending on exp. Dredging exp. is a must. Please send resume with qualifications immediately to: employment@dredge servces.com _________________
Accepting Applications for
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE
7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property
Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ 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. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to PO Box 143, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Part Time Help Wanted at What’s Brewing. No phone calls please. Apply in person at 237 Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. _________________ Home Instead Senior Care is currently looking for caring & compassionate Caregivers for prn hrs. Please call 985-8680038 (no calls after 5 pm). _________________ Big F Marine is currently seeking Captains for their mainline vessels. Must maintain valid USCG licensing, Master of Towing Vessels. Must have an Inland Waters endorsement. Please send resume with qualifications to employment@bigfmarine.com _________________
Fax: 985-693-8282
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Accepting Applications for
Now accepting applications for
MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.
MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in ING PENDparking Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000.
Lafitte Skiff For Sale, 26’ long, new motor, 6 cyl. Chevrolet. Asking $4000. Call 985-6322864. _________________ Boat For Sale: F/V L & M, 47x16 steel hull. Ready to go. $60,000. Call 985-691-4008 or 985-677-0935. _________________
MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE
MLS 113330: Located on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano. The east side of the property measures 448 ft. of road frontage by 1400 ft. deep. The property is fenced and all cleared. Great location! $400,000.
MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.
BOATS
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Oil Spill Response Logistics Manager
Apply online at www.esandh.com/content/application OR in-person applications will be accepted Monday – Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM at 21148 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow. EOE
Now accepting applications for
Accountant Minimum requirement: 2 year college degree
Excellent compensation and company benefits available. Must submit to drug screening & physical exam.
Call Nicky Collins at 985-601-4285 or apply in person at 16201 East Main, Cut Off, LA E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com
CLASSIFIED ADS
Sunday, August 10, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
The Town of Golden Meadow is accepting applications for Police Officer. Starting pay is determined by exp., plus supplemental pay, vacation, sick leave, retirement & health ins. benefits. Exp. preferred, but not necessary. Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall, 107 Jervis Dr., Golden Meadow, Mon. thru Fri. from 7 am to 5 pm. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all applications. EOE. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter / Operator, Communications Officer (Dispatcher) and Administrative Assistant. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA Retirement Plan, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation and Paid Holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license and high school diploma. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 West Main, Cut Off. Need more information, contact Codi Collins or Jada Pitre @ 985-632-8068. _________________
Currently Accepting Applications For
Truck Drivers 7&7 Work Schedule * CDL License Required
Currently Accepting Applications For
Cleaning Technician Position
Experience preferred but not necessary
* M/V Records Check
7&7 Work Schedule
*TWIC card required
Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907 E.O.E M/F/H/V
B & B Hardware now hiring Full Time Sales Clerk. Apply within at 13222 W. Main, Larose. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging has an opening for a Home Meal Deliver in the Raceland/St. Charles area to deliver hot meals. Person must be reliable, w/reliable trans. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Must provide proof of liability insurance. And able to pass state police background check. No restrictions on lifting (able to lift 30 lbs. or more). Pay rate is $9.53/hr. Mileage is reimbursed at .51 cents a mile. Deadline to apply is Thurs., Aug. 14 at 12 noon. Apply at the LCOA Office, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews (located in the old Wal-Mart bldg.). FMI call Angie Pertuit at 985-5320457. _________________ AC Marine, Inc. currently accepting applications for Licensed Inland Captains: towing endorsement req., company pd. benefits, health, dental, life, short & long term disability, & vision insurance. Small family business. FMI call Mark Mayberry at 985637-2482. EOE. _________________
TWIC card required
Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907
Now Hiring! CDL 18Wheeler 2 ton and 1 ton drivers needed to haul oilfield equipment.Call 985-5327188, 985-532-7117, 985-637-2569 or 985637-1095. _________________
Tidewater Dock, Inc. has immediate openings for the position of General Laborer. Heath ins., 401K w/company match & pd. vacation. Must submit to physical & drug screen. Apply in person at 21549 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. _________________ Positions Available: Med Surg, F/T RN, PRN & FLEX RNs, PRN CNA, Surgery PRN RN, ER: F/T RN, FLEX RN, Clinic-GM: F/T & FLEX/PRN LPN, PRN Medical Assistant, Cert., Retail Pharmacy: F/T Retail Pharmacist, F/T Certified Pharmacy Tech, Non-Clinical Positions, Revenue Cycle: PRN Patient Access Rep, Environmental Services: Laundry Worker, PRN Housekeeper. Visit www.losgh.org for more details. EOE. _________________ Winston Marine Service is now hiring a hydraulic mechanic and shop helper. Please call 985-4753266 to apply. _________________
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. _________________ Individual & Small Business Medical, Dental, Hospitalization, Prescription Plan, Access to Doctor 24/7. $19.95 / $29.95 / $49.95 monthly. No age limit. For more information call 1-877-4497540 or 504-559-0833.
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 985637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC offers: remodeling, additions, electrical, aluminum patio tops, roofing-metal & shingle, painting, siding & more. Call Kenny Robichaux. Office: 985693-3332 or cell phone: 985-804-0297. Now accept credit cards. _________________ 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 __________________
E.O.E M/F/H/V
HUB Enterprises a leading security company, is now hiring
Full-time Security Guards
armed and unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Port Fourchon area. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but experience is not necessary. Must have valid driver’s license, clean criminal history and reliable transportation. Call 1-800-759-3660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or e-mail to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com
MARINE SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE Blanchard Contractors, Inc. is now accepting applications for a highly motivated Representative to oversee HSE and regulatory compliance of its marine vessels and barge fleet. Minimum 5 years HSE experience required. Knowledge of USCG, ABS, BSEE and OSHA regulations preferred. Ability to lead meetings and knowledge of contractor safety databases is beneficial. Qualified applicants may send resumes to:
wayneb@blanchardcontractors.com or apply in person at 15444 Hwy 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345
Blanchard Contractors, Inc. offers competitive benefits package and pay, 401K, safety bonuses, etc.
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a part-time cashier.
Apply in Person at
20804 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. No Phone Calls
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
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
RUNNER
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
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me. This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going to battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves shall never die a sudden death or be drowned or shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle. Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail so be sure you really want what you ask. Mindy ________________________ PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who made me see everyting and showed me the way to reach my ideal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and you are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen. Thank you for your love towards me and my loved ones. Person must pray the prayer three consecutive days without asking your wish. After 3rd day wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Then promise to publish this dialogue as soon as this favor is granted. L.B. ________________________ PRAYER TO AVERT STORMS AND HURRICANES
NOTICES
Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________
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 _____________________
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OBITUARIES
JO ANN COLYER Jo Ann (Guidry) Colyer, passed away on July 31, 2014 at the age of 59. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 15401 E Main St, Cut Off. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha Hanson (Dwayne); son, Patrick Sullivan; brothers, Anthony (Tony) Guidry, Robert & Albert Guidry, Carroll Hebert (Jill); sisters, Darlene (Irvin) Dantin, Della (Jerry) Danos, Donna (Claude) Dupre, Debbie (Reed) Galjour, Dollie (Kris) Gaudet, Dana Hebert and companion Ronnie Riera; grandchildren, Ariel Robinson, Sydney Hanson, Cassidy Hanson; nephew and caregivers, Justin and Malia Pearson, Jarett (ReRe) Morella; daughter-in-law, Debbie Adams; aunts, uncles and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Shawn Robinson; mother, Dorothy Dantin Hebert; father, Albert Guidry, Sr.; stepfather, Eroy Hebert; stepmother, Helen Guidry; sister, Louanna Bourg; brothers, Darrell “Speedy� Hebert, Dave & Dale Hebert; grandparents, Veneral & Viola Dantin and Bud Guidry and Leah LeBlanc. _________________
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MELINDA GUIDRY Melinda “Mindy� Chabert Guidry, 54, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, at Community Bible Church in Cut Off. Religious services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Community Bible Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Sonya Charpentier Adams; sons, Joshua Danos, Chene Guidry and wife Kattie R. Guidry; mother, Barbara “Bobbie� McCarthy Chabert; brother, Godfrey Pete Chabert, Jr.; sister, Debra Chabert Griffin and 1 grandchild on the way, Karver Joseph Guidry. She was preceded in death by her father, Godfrey Chabert, Sr. and sisters, Christine Chabert and Carolyn “Carrie� Lombas. Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. _________________ Basic obituaries are published once only, free of charge, as space permits. If obituaries contain many names or added information, there will be a charge for publication.
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
Inshore / Offshore Captains & Mates with Towing Endorsement Full Time Position 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 in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
The deadline for the Sunday paper is Wednesday at 4 pm.
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Arrest reports
8-A Sunday, August 10, 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. AUGUST 4, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Cole Rodriguez, 31, 201 St. Louis St., Raceland. 2nd degree battery (felony). Marty Robichaux, 56, 1002 Lafourche St., Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts), poss. of valium (diazepam) (felony), fugitive (3 cts), violation of probation/parole. Margaret Santiny, 40, 16848 W. Main, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole, contempt of court. Hannah Landry, 19, 1344 Hwy. 20, Apt. A, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Tremayne Cooks, 33, 113 Government Circle, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). Sharona C. Peyton, 34, 168 W. 160th St., Galliano. Contempt of court Golden Meadow. Joseph P. Verdin, 25, 400 E. 37th St., Cut Off. Driving under suspension for certain prior offenses. Shelly A. Terrebonne, 35, Apt. 38, Tarpon Heights, A 16932 W. Main, Cut Off. DWI 1st offense, careless operation, open container. Juan Martinez, 23, 206 W. 59th St., Cut Off. Contempt of court. Blake Arcement, 25, 2404 Karen St., Thibodaux. Monetary instrument abuse, contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Edward Woods, 33, 200 Carol St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Wesley Tunson, 44, 619 Cypress St., Raceland. Possession of cocaine less than 28 grams (felony), poss. of marijuana 1st offense. Probation/Parole Shane Jackson, 40, 540 Mitchell Road, Raceland. Failure of sex offender to notify law enforcement of change of
address/residence or other registration information (felony), violation of probation/parole. Hein Tran, 40, 119 Lee St., Madisonville, LA. Violation of probation/parole. AUGUST 5,2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Roman Williams, 17, 407 Morgan St., Houma. Possession of marijuana 1st offense. Dustin Allen, 19, 204 Sunny Acres Dr., Larose. Violation of probation/parole. Jassumen Price, 20, 445 Brocato Lane, Raceland. Contempt of court. John Tillman, 36, 1223 St. Charles St., Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure, disturbing the peace-appearing in an intoxicated condition. AUGUST 6, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Garett Plaisance, 46, 409 Twin Oaks Dr., Raceland. 2 cts of probation violation. Cole Rodriguez, 31, 201 St. Louis St., Raceland. Parole violation. Nathaniel Sherman, 17, 470 Danos St., Lot 2, Raceland. Simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling. Rynell Nelson, 25, 405 Carol St., Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana, 2nd offense. Susan Keller, 53, 301 Jefferson St., Napoleonville. IWC, 3 cts. contempt of court. Robert J. Eymard, 20, 116 E. 16th St., Larose. Violation of protective order. Jonathan Kieff, 34, 8568 David St., Livonia, LA. Contempt of court. Corbin Butler, 21, 169 Violet St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Rod Pellegrin, 48, 112 W. 78th St., Cut Off. Distribution of methamphetamine. Anthony Robinson, 24, 416 Carol St., Thibodaux. Probation warrant. Tammy Trosclair, 52, 127 E. 150th St., Galliano. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Jessie Grazier, 22, 704 Edgewood Dr., Thibodaux. Fail to driving on right side of road, DWI 1st offense.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to make a few minor changes to your original plan, but other than those minor adjustments there is nothing standing in your way this week. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Home improvement projects continue to pile up, Taurus. Use this week as an opportunity to get everything in motion and on the path to completion. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A few more tweaks and your master plan will be complete, Gemini. Now you just need a few able-bodied volunteers to work with you through some of the hard labor. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a late-summer trip makes the perfect finale to a few good weeks of recreation. A little adventure is in your future, so make the most of this opportunity. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, once you have your mind made up, it is extremely difficult to sway your opinion. Others will try this week to get you onto their side. But you’re just not feeling it.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, whether you have been lucky or unlucky in love as of late, this is the week for some romantic surprises. Your entire perspective could be turned on its head. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A small disappointment has you out of whack, Libra. Don’t let it get to you for too long. Family members will help pull you out of a brief funk and get you on your feet. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You may be ready to make some really big changes. Forge ahead with the plans you have created, and you will be glad for having done so. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Financial issues come to the forefront of a relationship, Sagittarius. Keep arguments from escalating by being open and honest about all purchases. Things can be worked out together. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Few things can wipe away the smile on your face this week, Capricorn. You are in an eternally good mood, and your positivity is intoxicating to others around you.
Confusion about food expiration dates can lead to potentially harmful food handling behaviors Survey reveals how confusion about food expiration dates can impact health and wallets
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Expiration date labeling on food products is a source of confusion for consumers according to a new survey from NSF International, a global public health and safety organization. The survey found that people are confused about how to interpret dates on food packaging such as expiration, “best used by� and “sell by� dates, causing many to keep some food dangerously long or prematurely throw away good food. In fact, the survey indicated that one in four (27 percent) Americans don’t throw away food by the expiration date, putting themselves, family or friends at risk of foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli. Additionally, half of Americans surveyed said they throw out food based on the “best used by� and “sell by� dates (51 percent and 36 percent, respectively), wasting both their food and money. Perhaps because of this confusion, a majority of the respondents (64 percent) said they rely on the decidedly unscientific and incorrect approach of using their senses to decide when to throw out food. Nearly half (47 percent) use visual cues such as mold or a change in texture or color as an indicator of food’s freshness. An additional 17 percent said they will throw away fresh foods based on smell. This behavior can be dangerous because the germs which cause foodborne illness cannot be seen or smelled. “With so many different types of dates on food
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packaging, it’s understandable that consumers may be confused about what they all mean,� said Cheryl Luptowski, home safety expert at NSF International. “Some dates are references for food safety, while other dates are meant to inform the consumer of the food’s quality or help retailers be aware of how long to display food. Part of NSF International‘s mission is to educate consumers about food safety, and our survey results clearly show that more education is needed on the subject.� Americans who are confused by the different label dates can visit NSF International’s website for more food safety advice. Expiration or “use by� dates refer to food safety. Food should be thrown away once this date has passed. “Sell by� dates are a reference for food retailers and indicate when food should be pulled from the shelves. Consumers should check to make sure this date has not passed before purchasing food. “Best used by� dates have nothing to do with safety. Instead they refer to the last date when the food will be at peak quality and freshness. Other findings from NSF International’s food expiration dates survey include: - Uncooked meats, dairy products and produce pose the greatest food safety threat when kept too long, yet some still ignore the dates on these products. One in four (27 percent) said they keep uncooked meat past the date on the label and 22 percent said they keep dairy products such as milk and sour cream past the date on the label. Thirty-seven percent don’t throw away produce after the expiration date. - Behavior varies according to age. Those under age 34 were more likely to throw out foods regardless of the type of date posted on the package. Conversely, Americans over age 55 were the most likely to hold onto food past any date on the label, which is concerning if they are preparing meals for young children, pregnant women or immune-compromised family and friends. Consumers older than 65 may also be more susceptible to germs which cause foodborne illness.
- Americans sometimes avoid eating at other people’s homes due to food safety concerns. According to the survey, 39 percent of respondents have avoided eating something at a friend’s or family member’s house because they didn’t trust the safety or quality of the food. The level of concern rises for middle-aged respondents. Nearly half (48 percent) of those aged 45-54 will say “no thanks� to food when they are a guest, while 35 percent of younger Americans aged 18-34 will decline food. - Men and women tend to throw out food for the same reasons. Overall, men and women have similar behavior when it comes to throwing away food. However, women tend to be slightly more cautious when it comes to throwing out specific foods that are past the label date (e.g. uncooked meat, canned goods, prewashed vegetables, etc.). Both acknowledge relying more on changes in appearance, color or texture rather than the date on the food package. “Food expiration dates
are meant to offer guidance to consumers,� added Luptowski. “Confusion about these dates can result in many people either keeping food long past the dates on the product or throwing away food prematurely. Knowing what the dates mean can help keep you healthy, avoid food wastes and save money.� The survey was conducted by CARAVAN (Braun Research) from April 24-27, 2014. It polled 1,006 adults, 489 men and 517 women, 18 years of age and older, living in the continental United States. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percent.
Founded in 1944, NSF International is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. Operating in more than 155 countries, NSF is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment. NSF is a global independent organization that writes standards, and tests and certifies products for the water, food, health sciences and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment (nsf.org).
Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces. Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.
Outsmarting a lawyer
A lawyer runs a stop sign and gets pulled over by a sheriff. He thinks he’s smarter being a big shot lawyer from New York and has a better education than a sheriff from West Virginia. The sheriff asks for license and registration. The lawyer asks, “What for?� The sheriff responds, “You didn’t come to a complete stop at the stop sign.� The lawyer says, “I slowed down and no one was coming.� “You still didn’t come to a complete stop. License
and registration please,� says the sheriff impatiently. The lawyer says, “If you can show me the legal difference between slow down and stop, I’ll give you my license and registration and you can give me the ticket. If not, you let me go and don’t give me the ticket.� The sheriff says, “That sounds fair, please exit your vehicle.� The lawyer steps out and the sheriff takes out his nightstick and starts beating the lawyer with it. The sheriff says, “Now tell me, do you want me to stop or just slow down?�
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