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Sunday, August 16, 2015
LOOP Clovelly Hub to expand crude oil storage
Shrimpers decry low prices, damage caused by shrimp imports CAIN BURDEAU Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dozens of Louisiana shrimpers — ranging from Vietnamese-Americans to Cajun fishermen — rallied Wednesday in downtown New Orleans to bewail low prices, farm-raised shrimp imports and other woes in their industry. Shrimpers spoke out at a meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, a body of industry and government representatives that regulates fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. The group is meeting in New Orleans this week.
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Kayleb Cravens, age 4, appears to be very interested in the algae production process, which is how oysters begin, at the newly opened oyster hatchery on Grand Isle Wednesday.
Oyster hatchery opens on Grand Isle, built with $3M from BP settlement
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Unrestrained driver killed, passenger injured in Friday morning crash
Thibodaux, LA- Shortly before 2:30 a.m. Friday morning, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a fatality crash that claimed the life of a 19-year old Larose man on LA 308 near Thibodaux. See Crash Page 3-A
MEETINGS MONDAY, AUG. 17
TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall TUESDAY, AUG. 18
NORTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 5:00 p.m. 627 Jackson St., Suite A Thibodaux
Louisiana Sea Grant’s Dr. John Supan displays some of the oyster larvae at the newly opened oyster hatchery on Grand Isle Wednesday.
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 VFW POST 8538 & AUX. 7:00 p.m. VFW Avenue - Larose (Behind LCO)
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News In Brief..................8-A
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Surfin’ the Net..................7-A
Worship Directory...........4-A
VOLUME 26 NUMBER 44
Oftentimes, we’ll find ourselves with injuries or illnesses that aren’t necessarily in need of an emergency room visit, but do need medical attention. With most physician clinics open only during business hours Monday – Friday, what is one to do when he or she needs medical attention after hours? On August 1, Lafourche Urgent Care in Raceland opened its doors to the public and treated a record number of patients on Saturday and Sunday. The clinic is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and boasts on-site x-ray capabilities and laboratory services as well as the ability to treat broken bones, lacerations and other minor illnesses. The physician team members include Adam Arcement, MD, Mary Breaux PA-C, Keith Hatch, PA-C and Stephen Lim, MD. Dr. Arcement is a 1993 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and was
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GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) — A new oyster hatchery built with $3 million in BP oil spill settlement money to withstand hurricane-force winds opened Wednesday in Grand Isle. The 7,000-square-foot concrete building, designed to withstand 140-mph winds, is raised 20 feet above sea level and will more than double production of the larvae used to seed oyster grounds, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The building’s recirculating water system allows year-round production, boosting the number of larvae from about 400 million a year to as many as 1 billion a year, department spokeswoman Ashley Roth said in an email Wednesday. “This oyster hatchery is a very important tool in rehabilitating the state’s valuable oyster resources in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill,” department Secretary Robert Barham said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Louisiana State University President F. King Alexander said, “LSU is proud of the role our scientists play in Louisiana’s world-famous oyster industry, which supplies more than a third of our country’s oysters. This hatchery will provide critical support to a resource that is integral to our state’s culture and identity.” Fisheries head Randy Pausina and Louisiana Sea Grant executive director Robert Twilley also spoke at Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting. Sea Grant has been involved in oyster research and improvements for more than 20 years, Twilley said.
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born and raised in the area. He attended LSU Medical School in Shreveport and completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida program In Jacksonville. Dr. Lim, Keith Hatch, PA-C, Mary Breaux, PA-C and Dr. Arcement all worked together in the ER at Chabert Medical Center for several years. They were excited to come together as a group to open an Urgent Care Clinic for the residents of Lafourche. “We are the only Urgent Care in Lafourche Parish that is owned and operated by board certified Emergency Medicine Physicians and Physician Assistants. Our medical team has years of training and experience working in some of the busiest ERs in the state, including Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, Thibodaux See Urgent Care Page 5-A
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According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, there will be alternating lane closures on the West Larose Vertical Lift Span Bridge in Larose, beginning Monday, August 17, at 7:00 a.m. The lane closures will be daytime operations only ending between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. daily. One lane of traffic will be maintained with flagging operations across the bridge. The closing is required to begin preparations to remove the existing painting system and repaint the structure. This one lane operation is expected to last 5 days weather permitting.
The physicians at Lafourche Urgent Care include Adam Arcement, MD, Stephen Lim, MD, Mary Breaux, PA-C and Keith Hatch, PA-C. Together, their team of board certified emergency medicine physicians and physician assistants boast years of emergency room experience. Lafourche Urgent Care is locally owned and founded and is located at 4912 Hwy. 1 Raceland.
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CLOVELLY, LA - The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, (LOOP), is adding three new above-ground oil tanks and 1.1 million barrels of storage capacity to its Clovelly Hub, one of the nation’s largest oil trading and distribution centers for crude oil. The project is estimated to cost more than $25 million and is scheduled for completion in late summer 2016. Once completed, the new tanks will join 15 other crude oil storage tanks now in operation at the Hub and increase Clovelly’s above-ground storage to 10.1 million barrels. LOOP also has 60 million barrels of underground storage. “We are expanding to meet the changing needs of our industry,” said Tom Shaw, President of LOOP LLC, the owner and operator of the Clovelly Hub. “Expanding North American production has made the Clovelly Hub an even more attractive destination for crude producers and shippers demanding high-volume storage and ready access to refiners.” See LOOP Page 5-A
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Sunday, August 16, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Upper Elementary at 5:30 p.m.; - Thursday, August 27 at the Cut Off Elementary at 5:30 p.m.
Calendar of Events News to Use!
Overeaters Anonymous to meet Wednesdays
CLHS to host open house Monday
Central Lafourche High School will host an Open House on Monday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Flag Football to hold registration Aug. 17, 19
Bayou Flag Football League is registering boys and girls ages 5 – 12 on Aug. 17 and 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center. All games will be played in Larose this year. Visit www.facebook.com /groups/bayouflagfootball or www.bayouflagfootball. com for more information.
Cub Scouts registration to begin Thursday
Cub Scout registration is open to boys in grades 1 5. Sign up nights are as follows: - Thursday, August 20 at the Larose Civic Center at 6 p.m.; - Thursday, August 20 at the Galliano Elementary at 5:30 p.m.; - Tuesday, August 25 at the Golden Meadow Lower Elementary at 5:30 p.m.; - Wednesday, August 26 at the Golden Meadow
A new Overeaters Anonymous support group will meet at the South Library on Lafourche Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. If you are a compulsive eater or have issues with food, this is your support group. Call Renee at 7981369 or visit OA.org.
Tarpon basketball camp slated for Aug. 22
A Lady Tarpon Basketball Camp will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 9 a.m. til noon at the South Lafourche High School gym for grades Pre-K through 8. Girls will be divided into ages 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 7th and 8th graders. Camp will be conducted by Lady Tarpon players. Cost will be $30, includes camp shirt, lunch and snacks. FMI contact SLHS at 985-632-5721 or email Jamie Lerille at jlerille@lafourche.k12.la.us.
Golf tourney benefit to be held Aug. 22
The South Lafourche High School Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 22 at Tidelands Country Club.
Tee times will be at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. It will be a 2-player scramble for $75 per person. Hole sponsors will be $100. For more information or rules, contact Charlie Comeaux at 985-677-1753 or Mel Guidroz at 985-6375822. Team information of names, email addresses and team contact phone number can be mailed with fees to: Charlie Comeaux, Edison Chouest Offshore, 16201 E. Man St., Cut Off, LA 70345. All proceeds will benefit the SLHS Quarterback Club.
Festival pageant to take place Aug. 22
La Fete Des Vieux Temps, “The Festival of the Old Times”, Queens Pageant will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. at the Raceland Lions Club, 600 Hospital Drive in Raceland. Deadline to register is Thursday, August 13. No entries will be accepted at the door. The pageant is available from babies 0 to 11 months, on up to Teen Miss, Miss and Ms with several divisions available. Contact Melissa Anderson at 985-637-2673 or email lafetequeens@gmail .com for more information.
Hunter Ed. course slated for Aug. 22, 23
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free Hunter Safety Course August 22 and 23 for anyone ages 10 years or older. The course will begin with the classroom portion on Saturday, August 22 from 8
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Disc Disorders & Chiropractic
The disc is a small cartilage pad situated between spinal bones. Each disc serves as a connector, spacer & shock absorber for the spine.
Since spinal discs have a very poor blood supply, they depend upon the circulation of joint fluids to bring in nutrients and expel wastes. If a spinal joint loses its normal motion and this pumping action is impaired, the health of the disc deteriorates. Like a wet sponge, a healthy disc is flexible. A dry sponge is hard, stiff and can crack easily. This is how many disc problems begin.
Discs can deteriorate, bulge, herniate and/or rupture. This can be quite painful, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, interfering with their function.
The chiropractic approach to disc problems is to help restore proper motion and position to the spinal joint. Besides reducing the bulging or herniating of the disc, better spinal function helps reduce inflammation and allows the healing process to begin. While results can never be guaranteed, many of our patients have avoided needless surgery or a dependency on pain pills, by choosing chiropractic care.
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a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Government Mathews Complex, located at 4876 Highway 1 in Raceland. The class will then resume on Sunday, August 23 at the LPSO Shooting Range (3451 Highway 182, Raceland) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is a two-day course. Participants must attend both days and pass a written and practical exam to be certified. The class is free, but class size is limited. Advance registration is required and is available through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website. Firearms and ammunition should not be brought class, but snacks are permitted. For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 449-4480 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or email Lt. Nolan Smith at nolan-smith@lpso.net.
Girl Scouts registration to be held Aug. 22, 27
Girl Scouts in South Lafourche are holding two recruitment events this month to invite more girls in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade to join Girl Scouting. The first recruitment event is Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 12-noon at the South Lafourche Library, 16241 East Main St., Cut Off. The second recruitment event is Thursday, August 27 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lockport Library, 720 Crescent Ave., Lockport. Membership is $15 per year. No girl is denied membership for financial reasons. For more information about the recruitment events, contact volunteer
Carol Atkinson at 985-7987772 or Girl Scout Membership Executive DeNeil Brown at 985-381-2688 or dmbrown@gsle.org.
Handgun course slated for Aug. 23
A Concealed Handgun training course will be held on Sunday, August 23, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Highway 182, Raceland. Cost is $110. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact Lieutenant Lafate Day at (985) 532-4327 or lafate-day@lpso.net.
Fundraiser dinner to take place Aug. 23
The Lockport Knights of Columbus, 719 Seventh St., will host its monthly fundraiser dinner on Sunday, August 23, from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. The menu will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for a donation of $8. Desserts and soft drinks will also be sold.
Registration open for adult flag football
LRD#3 adult flag football registration for men and women ages 18 and up is ongoing through August 27. Individuals and teams welcomed. Contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478 or Ryan Pitre 805-3271.
Registration upcoming for Jessie Tree program
St. Joseph Church in Galliano is now accepting applications for their 2015 Jessie Tree Program. If you have children ages infant to 15 years, live between Old
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Safari Heights and West 201st St. on Hwy. 1, and East 95th St. and East 149th St. on Hwy. 308, and Sonic and Days Inn on Hwy. 3235, receive food stamps and may need help with Christmas this year, applications can be filled out at St. Joseph Church meeting room on the following days: * Tuesday, August 25th from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.; * Wednesday, August 26th from 12 to 3:30 p.m.; * Thursday, August 27th from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. and; * Friday, August 28th from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. No applications will be accepted after this date. No phone calls please!
Crafters sought for October show
The Ladies of LaSalette Arts and Craft Show will be held on Sunday, October 4 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow. Crafters interested in participating may contact Paula Morgan at 985-6912479 or Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Rectory at 985-475-5428 for an application and more information. A registration fee of $30 will be collected until September 4. After that date, registration will be $50. Ample room will be available which will provide easy access to viewing all booths.
ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES
The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming October 24th election on the front page once at no charge. Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy. The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 28 at 4 p.m. Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page. Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received. Qualifying is Sept. 8 through Sept. 10; last day to register to vote is Sept. 23; early voting begins Oct. 10 and ends Oct. 17.
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$2.4 million grant to benefit West Fourchon Marsh project
(Washington, D.C.) – According to a press release from U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana will be receiving a grant of almost $2.5 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to finance the West Fourchon Marsh Creation and Marsh Nourishment project. “Louisiana’s coastline is our crucial first line of defense against hurricanes, and it’s an enormously productive part of our economy and culture. This investment of nearly $2.5 million in the West Fourchon Marsh will aid in restoration and preservation for some of Louisiana’s most vulnerable marshlands, estuaries, and ports.� said Vitter. Funds from the NOAA grant will be used to implement the West Fourchon Marsh Creation and Marsh Nourishment Project (TE-
134). Borrowing offshore sediment from the Gulf of Mexico, the project will affect 614 acres of marsh in the Terrebonne basin in Lafourche Parish by creating 302 acres of saline intertidal marsh and nourishing 312 acres of emerging marsh. Additionally, the project will aid in protecting infrastructure and economy near Port Fourchon – an economic driver in the region. The port serves as one of the state’s primary points for servicing the Gulf of Mexico’s domestic deepwater oil and gas industries. The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana was established by a special session of the Louisiana Legislature in December 2005 to address recovery issues following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Authority partners with universities, non-profits, non-governmental or-
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The shrimpers say they’re struggling against a flood of cheap farm-raised imported shrimp, market uncertainties, hurricanes, the lingering effects of the massive BP oil spill and high fuel prices. They are looking to remind customers and political leaders of the challenges they face. “If it stays this way you will see at least half of this industry go down,� said Ashton DeHart, a 38-yearold fisherman from Bayou Dularge, a fishing community far out in the marsh, about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans. “If they gave us an honest price, you’d never hear from the fishermen,� he said. Tai Nguyen, a 46-yearold Vietnamese-American fisherman who runs a boat with his wife, Tho, said fishermen receive about $1.30 a pound at the dock but it sells for $7 in supermarkets. “Something’s wrong,� he said. Shrimpers say they’re facing a dramatic price
drop this year. They say on average shrimp has dropped from about $4.70 a pound at the dock last year to $1.30 a pound this year. Dressed in T -shirts reading, “Domestic Shrimpers Need Fair Prices For Quality Organic Shrimp,� the shrimpers chanted: “Demand Gulf shrimp!� During the meeting, shrimpers held up signs reading: “Ask where your shrimp come from� and “Foreign shrimp = unemployed Americans.� More than 90 percent of the shrimp consumed in the United States is imported. Roy Crabtree, regional administrator for the National Marine Fisheries Service, said he understood their complaints. But he said the Gulf fishery council and the federal government have limited power to help the fishermen with their economic troubles. In recent years the federal government has imposed tariffs on imported domestic shrimp and placed a moratorium on the number of boats permitted to harvest shrimp in the Gulf. Those measures have helped shore up the industry, shrimpers acknowledged. Crabtree said the Gulf fishery council will decide the fate of the moratorium
early next year. “The issues they have are economic ones, largely driven by shrimp prices and fuel prices,� Crabtree said. “Shrimp are largely a global market now and prices are affected by that.� Crabtree said the shrimp industry is not hampered by overfishing or serious environmental factors. “The fishery itself is healthy enough,� he said. Increasingly Gulf shrimpers have sought to highlight the differences in quality between the shrimp they catch — wild, fresh shrimp — and the farmraised, poor quality shrimp from South America and Asia. Clint Guidry, president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, said those efforts will continue. “You have to create niche marketing,� he said. But he said the federal government must do a better job of protecting American shrimpers from imports.
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The investigation revealed that a 2010 Lexus IS 250 was traveling south on LA 308, just north of the St. Charles Bypass Road. The Lexus, being driven by Cody Duet, age 19, of Larose, for unknown reasons, traveled off the right side of the roadway as it exited a left hand curve on LA 308. After leaving the roadway, the Lexus struck a ditch and rolled over. Duet, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and pronounced dead on the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. The front seat passenger, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries The crash remains under investigation.
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What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd All important eternal treasures can sometimes come in small packages My mother, who is 98 with a good mind, has recently moved from the assisted living part of her nursing home to the nursing home side. When people move to smaller living quarters, they have to downsize. This is the fourth time my mother had to downsize: from a six-bedroom house where she raised 10 children, to a condo, to an assisted living facility, to a nursing home. When people downsize, they must get rid of “stuff”. Sometimes that is a hard thing to do. I was helping my siblings go through boxes of my mother’s “stuff” (separating the wheat from the chaff) when I came across a small book called “Proverbs to Live By: Timeless Words of Wit and Wisdom.” I had heard some of these before but some were new to me. I would like to share some of these with you. “The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved.” – Victor Hugo. This is so true of all aspect of life. Do we feel that our parents loved us? Do we feel that our significant others love us for who we are? Jesus came to tell us that God loves us no matter how much we messed up in life. God loves us unconditionally. We just have to accept that love. “Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” – Anonymous. We all heard the story about the elephant in the living room. No body talks about it hoping it will go away. Well it doesn’t. Pope Francis pointed out what 90 percent of the scientists have discovered that global warming is a reality. We must do something about it. “Joy and sorrow are next door neighbors.” – German Proverb. We have to live with both joy and sorrow. We have to learn to “shift gears” so we enjoy the eternal beauties of life but we also must identify with the pain and losses we all experience. We can’t always stay in the same place. “To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often.” – Cardinal Newman. Only living things change. Yet, we do not like to change; we enjoy our usual routines. However, we will not grow unless we do change and change will take us out of our comfort zone. “There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding, and that which is lost by not trying.” – Francis Bacon. We all like to be suc-
cessful. However, we all fail. When we fail, it is not the end of the world. We should be a better person because of the experience. “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain. I think that speaks for itself. Honesty is always the best policy. “When the fox cannot reach the grapes, he says they are not ripe.” – Greek Proverb. Sometimes it is hard for us human beings to admit failure. We rather play down the goal we were trying to achieve. That’s the “sour grapes.” It’s okay to fail. Just learn the lesson from the failure. “Burdens become light when cheerfully borne.” –
Ovid. Jesus offered to help us carry our burdens when he said, “Come to me all you who are heavily burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from me for I am meek and humble of heart and your soul will find rest. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:28-30) “Wise people talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.” – Plato. We are not under any obligation to fill the airways with noise. If we have nothing good or positive to say, then “Silence is golden.” We will continue next week with other proverbs.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Charis Church
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603
Freedom Worship Center
17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com
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
CATHOLIC
Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor
Our Lady of the Isle Grand Isle
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor
Holy Savior Church
612 Main Street - Lockport
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor
South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.
Crosspoint Church
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge)
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Mooring
Bethel Baptist Church
122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin
New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland
Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
Victory Life Church
333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland
St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.
FULL GOSPEL
Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos
Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL
Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off
Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pasor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com
Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.
Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992
Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender
Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!
632-7575
1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
13298 East Main - Larose
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
St. Hilary of Poitiers
First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons
Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com
5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
13581 East Main - Larose
St. Anthony Church
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor
Christian Fellowship Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com
13841 East Main - Larose
If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.
Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 15300 West Main - Cut Off
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
15101 Hwy. 3235 • Cut Off • 325-1000
Pictured are Todd Naquin and Executive Director Rose Grabert.
This Worship Directory is made possible by these civic-minded businesses and individuals. Please remember to thank them for their support.
Trinity Baptist Church
Congrats Mrs. Jennifer on the purchase of your Chevy HHR...... Marcie Dufrene
Special Education District #1 “The Center” recognized Mr. Todd Naquin, Consumer, for his continuous attendance of 40 years at The Center.
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108 East 90th Street - Galliano
UNITED METHODIST
18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
Memorial United Methodist
201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews
Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org
United Methodist Church of Grand Isle Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
PENTECOSTAL
New Beginning Pentecostal
Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 13086 Hwy. 3235 • Larose • 693-7188
Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442
13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon
First United Pentecostal
Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453
Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano
LA Carriers • 632-5858 16849 East Main Street • Cut Off, LA 70345
THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957
Insurance Agents
• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276
Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes
The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche
18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano
Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com
LUTHERAN
Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma
(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.
MORMON
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.
Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org
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SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946
Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose
Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300
LOOP 
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Several regional Louisiana businesses have been contracted to work on the Clovelly Hub new-tank construction project.   Local engineering firms Morris P Hebert, Wink Engineers and Clement Controls Systems were selected to undertake the design phase of the project.  Grand Isle Shipyard and Boh Brothers performed civil earthwork, Hayward Baker has initiated the foundation work and Smith Tank and Steel of Prairieville will perform the fabrication and erection work.  Several other local companies have been contracted to provide support services related to piping, coatings, quality control and electrical services The Clovelly Hub now receives domestic oil from Texas drilling sites, drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and from the US midcontinent.  “Last year was the first time in 34 years that that we received, stored and distributed more domestic crude oil than foreign,� said Mr. Shaw. LOOP has safely received and distributed over 12 billion barrels of crude oil to fuel the nation since it began receiving crude oil shipments in 1981.  LOOP
currently employs a staff of over 200 persons between its operations offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, onshore at the Clovelly Hub, Port Fourchon, St. James, and Covington and is currently the largest privately owned repository for crude oil destined for refineries in the U.S.
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He said the hatchery building is owned by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Louisiana Sea Grant and LSU AgCenter professor John Supan is in charge of the research and technology. Twilley called the partnership between Sea Grant and Wildlife and Fisheries “a great collaboration.� Rep. Gordon E. Dove of Houma, through legislation, named the hatchery after the late Michael C. Voisin of Houma. Voisin, who passed away in 2013, was a respected leader in the oyster industry and served in many leadership roles including Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commissioner and chairman of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force. The building also allows Supan to bring his work indoors. He’s been running an outdoor hatch-
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Urgent Care From 1-A
Regional Medical Center, Terrebonne General, and Chabert Medical Center in Houma. This emergency medicine training and experience allows us to provide the community with the same level of expertise you would find in high-volume teaching hospitals,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Arcement. Lafourche Urgent Care offers the communities of Lafourche a much-needed complement to current medical services in the area. The highly experienced team has the necessary equipment, training and resources to treat minor illnesses and injuries at a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convenience. Patient services include school physicals, work physicals, sinus problems, allergies, cuts, bruises, burns, sprains, strains, colds, flu, fever, infections, fractures, ear and eye care, x-rays and labs. Numerous insurances
are accepted at Lafourche Urgent Care including Gilsbar, Aetna, BCBS, United, Tricare Standard, Medicare, Coventry, Humana, Cigna, Ochsner Health Plan and PPO Plus. For those without insurance, discounted self-pay rates are available. Lafourche Urgent Care is locally owned and founded and is located at 4912 Hwy. 1 in Raceland, just steps away from Central Lafourche High School. It is located in the former office of Dr. Guillermo, who is now retired from his practice. Appointments are
Sunday, August 16, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
not necessary and patients can walk in anytime between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week. The clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founders know that employees are critically important to their success. Lafourche Urgent Care has assembled an incredible team of experienced and personable ER trained nurses, certified xray technologists, and friendly, professional front desk staff to provide patients with a premium level of customer service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very optimistic that our clinic will be embraced by the community.
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We are always open to constructive criticism and feedback on how to improve the services we offer to the community and we are always happy to hear if you were treated with care and thoughtfulness at our clinic,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Arcement. Lafourche Urgent Care offers timely access to highquality medical care when you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get in to see your doctor and is more much affordable than an ER visit. For more information, contact Lafourche Urgent Care at 985-532-2387 or visit www.facebook.com/ LafourcheUrgentCare.
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HOMES
House For Sale: 3 br plus bonus room, 1 ba, lg. kitchen, dining rm, lg. yard, newly remodeled, Cut Off area. Asking $125,000. Call 985665-7375. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Reduced to $78,000. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Sale: 110 W. 11th St., Larose. Updated brick home with 3BR, 1.5 bath. This home includes fresh paint, metal roof, energy efficient windows, ceramic tile, landscaping, fenced in back yard, storage shed and sewer treatment system. Asking $130,000. Call 985688-1195. _________________ House For Sale: 136 W. 167th St. in Galliano. 2 story white brick house, downstairs has 2BR, 2.5ba., living room, dining room, family room, office, kitchen, utility room, Upstairs has second kitchen, lg. BR, lg. playroom, family room, bathroom, sewing room. Double carport, back deck, lg. yard. Appraised at $170,000. Asking $150,000. Call 985-291-3580. _________________ House For Sale: 200 E. 30th St., Cut Off. 3 br, 2.5 ba, brick home, workshop. Asking $180,000. FMI call 985-696-0178. _________________
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $ 3 0 0 0 / m t h , $1000/dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________ Warehouse Building For Rent/Lease: 1200 sq ft, office space included, Hwy. 1, Larose/50’ of bayou side property included. $1500/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-665-7375. _________________
LAND
Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks. Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s. Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________
FOR RENT
Apt. For Rent: Furnished, no w/d, single or couple only, no pets. Call 985-6323060. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent, Larose: 3 br, 2 ba, living rm, kitchen, dining rm, non smoker, no pets, 200 E. 30th St., Lot 2. Call 985-6595. _________________ House For Rent in Golden Meadow: 2 or 3 br, Hwy. 1 on bayou. $800/mth. No deposit, utilities pd. Call 985-464-5001. _________________ Double Wide Trailer For Rent in Larose: 3 br, 2 ba, lg. living rm, kitchen, central ac/heat, no pets. $825/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-6933291. _________________ Apt. for Rent in Cut Off area: 2BR, 1ba., includes stove, fridge, washer and dryer hook ups. Water paid. $700/mo and $600/dep. No pets. Taking applications. Call 985-632-6845. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.
De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor. 108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________
Bonne Vie Subdivision
Lots Fronting 80’ on Hwy. 308 Extending in depth to Bayou Lafourche Lots starting in the upper 30s
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504-394-2255
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House For Rent: Newly renovated, 3 br, 1.5 ba, background check, no pets, no smoking inside, quiet neighborhood, all utilities included in rent. $ 1 4 0 0 / m t h , $1400/dep. Call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Behind larger home, 2 br with 2 lg. living rooms, plenty of yard outside. Utilities & grass cutting in price. $1100/mth. Located at 2142 S. Alex Plaisance in Golden Meadow. FMI call Kenny at 225-2871725. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth, plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: 3BR, 2ba., living room, kitchen, lg. utility room, central A/C and head. $1200 / mo plus utlities. Located on 17660 W. Main St. in front of Galliano Elem. School on LA1. 985-2581154, 258-1155 or 475-7911. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3BR, 1ba. with appliances, W/D, huge yard, shed, water paid, central A/C and heat. $1000/mo and $1000 dep. 148 Jerica St. in Galliano. Available Aug. 20. Call 985291-1545. _________________ House for Rent in Galliano: 5BR, 3ba., unfurnished, no pets and no smoking inside. Water and Electricity included. For applications, call 985696-7373 or email 167thrental@gmail.co m _________________ 1BR Apt. for Rent in Lockport area. $650/mo and $300/dep. Electricity and water paid. 985232-8409. _________________ Mobile Home for Rent: 2BR, 1ba, laundry room with washer and dryer. $1000/mo (utilities included) and $800/damage deposit. Located in Cut Off. Call 985-2780122 for more details. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3BR, 1ba., located at 313 Comeaux Dr. in Lockport. $700/mo and $700/dep. Contact 985-258-5273 or 985258-6610. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets. $800/mth, $600/dep. Call 985278-8974. _________________
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Apt. For Rent: 1 br in Valentine area on bayou side. $550/mth, $550/dep. Call 985278-1145, if no answer leave message. _________________ House For Rent, North Larose. 2 br, 1 ba, newly remodeled, fully furn., w/d. $800/mth, $800/dep. Must sign 1-year lease. No pets, no smoking. Taking applications. Call 985-8560017 or 985-856-2601. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig., no pets, no smoking. Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep. Call 985-258-9615. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Newly remodeled, unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, lg. living rm, & kitchen, laundry rm. Located in Cut Off area. No pets, no smoking. Asking $700/mth, $700/dep. Must sign 6-mth. lease. FMI call 985693-7040. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 102 W. 4th St., Apt. #4, 2 br, 1 ba. $675/mth, $550/dep. Utilities not included, on-site laundry. Call 985-6913104. _________________ House For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba or commercial property, 16600 W. Main, Cut Off. Available Aug. 15th. $1400/mth plus utilities. Call 985-6326188. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood, quiet area. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, $800/mth, $800/damage dep., plus utilities in Golden Meadow area. FMI call Frank at 985-665-1220. _________________ Commercial Building For Rent or Lease: 18190 W. Main St., Galliano. $1500/mth. FMI call 985-665-2834. _________________ Double Wide Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport: Unfurnished, 4 br, w/Jacuzzi and master bath, non smoker, $1200/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-2585666. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets. $800/mth, $600/dep. Call 985278-8974. _________________
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MERCHANDISE
2015 (5) Saints Season Tickets For Sale: Section 112, Row 19, Seat 3-7. Selling at face value. Serious inquiries only. Email 131cajun@ gmail.com _________________ Generator For Sale: 27.5 KW North Star Generator P.T.O. Driven, never used. Drive shaft and trailer included. $3,500. 504382-3488. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale: Sat., Aug. 29 & Sun. Aug. 30, 7 am to 2 pm at 332 W. 47th St., Cut Off. Lots of everything. _________________
HELP WANTED
Special Education Dist. #1, “The Center” located in Cut Off is seeking a Direct Support for its Residential Waiver Programs in the South Lafourche area. 7 on 7 off Overnight Position Available. Must have valid Louisiana driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Applications will be accepted from August 14 thru Sept. 2, between the hrs. of 8 am till 2 pm. FMI call 985-632-5671. _________________ WANTED live in caregiver for elderly man. Light housekeeping & meal preparation. Must have driver’s license & be a non-smoker. Salary plus room & meals. Please send resume & references to: Caregiver, PO Box 176, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Bartender. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Now Hiring Handyman /Maintenance Man : Looking for a long-term position with a good company? Must have exp. in minor painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, & misc. residential & commercial construction. Must have driver’s license. Serious inquiries only. Leave your bull at home and come get paid. Apply within: BlandCo 344 Hwy. 3161, Cut Off, La, 60354. _________________ State Bank & Trust Company is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Branch Manager /Loan Officer at its Mathews Office. Salary & benefits are commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications. Please send resumes to: State Bank & Trust Co., Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 745, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. State Bank & Trust Co. is an EOE opportunity employer. _________________
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Daily Comet
Firefighter/Operator: LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is looking to hire an entry-level IT assistant at the Cut Off location. This person will work with the current IT staff and would serve as a backup support specialist for the in-house systems. Other responsibilities would include data entry and other daily support tasks. IT exp & basic math skills are a must. DBM offers health, dental, & supplemental ins. benefits as well as 401K. Int. applicants should e-mail his or her resume to paul4@dbmlumber.co m or mail to IT Assistant, P.O. Box 338, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Salon U is looking for a licensed & experienced Nail Technician, Massage Therapist, Esthetician and/or Hair Stylist. Please contact Rosalyn Chiasson at 985-696-4540. _________________ GOMOTEL: Now hiring all positions. Brand new hotel facility in Port Fourchon. Call to apply 985-3964590, gomotel@gomotel.net. _________________ Equipment Operator & Welder Wanted: Must have exp. in excavator & bulldozer. Must be willing to work 6 days a wk. Call Wesley Bland at 504358-9423. _________________ Reliable Service Inc. Now Hiring. 17958 W. 170th St., Galliano. No Phone Calls Please. _________________ 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. _________________ Gulf Coast Employment is accepting applications for all marine inshore and offshore positions. Call 985-693-7750 or email contactus@ gulfcoastemploy.com _________________
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
K-Mar Supply Fourchon & Cut Off Locations
Stock / Counter Person is now accepting applications for Full Time
Job duties include (not but limited to): Stocking shelves, some cleaning, serving customers, taking customers’ calls, some outside duties. Computer experience preferred. Candidate must be a fast learner, multi-tasker and be self-motivated.
Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Kajun Truck Stop) No phone calls, please. Must Speak English.
Must have a valid drivers’ license. Free transportation to and from work is available.
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
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Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ Joe’s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has immediate opening for a CDL Class A Certified Driver and Operator. FMI call Frank at 985665-1220. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Southern Home Furnishings is now accepting applications for Warehouse Delivery Person. Must have good work skills, clean driving record and be able to lift heavy merchandise. Apply at 14814 West Main St. in Cut Off. _________________
SERVICES
Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron@gmail.com _________________
J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________
Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free! Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured. Call us today! 985-278-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express. _________________
Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveway, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Mike’s Roofing & Construction Works on all types of roofs, carpenter work, fencing, painting, hauls all trash and debris. 25 yrs. exp., licensed /insured. For services call Mike at 985-2583809. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ DreamScapes Landscaping & Lawn Service, grass cutting, trimming, tree trimming & removal, flower beds also pressure washing & painting. Call 985-278-9533 or 985278-3831. _________________
LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.
985-991-1881
Trey LaBove, owner. _________________
Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Christian Care Giver Companion, currently has 10 yrs. exp. working w/elderly & disabled. Honest, trustworthy, dependable & compassionate. Services include but not limited to medication reminders, cooking & cleaning, grocery shopping, & doctor apts. Excel. references upon serious inquiries. Call 985-278-0898. _________________ 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. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age. Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________
Barrios Carpentry
We do it all! Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________
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Now Accepting Applications For 200 Ton Licensed Personnel with Towing Endorsement
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical & DOT Drug Screen • Dredge and anchor handling a plus
GCT offers Top Pay, Benefits & 401K
Call 985-693-TUGS (8847)
EOE M/V/F
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Now Accepting Applications For EXPERIENCED OFFSHORE OS DECKHAND
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical & DOT Drug Screen • Must possess an MMC & a TWIC Card • Dredge and anchor handling a plus
GCT offers Top Pay, Benefits & 401K
Call 985-693-TUGS (8847)
EOE M/V/F
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NOTICES
POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping, Fishing or Discharging of Weapons on properties located at E. 139th St. through E. 140th St. in Galliano through the 40 acre canal in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________ Do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________
OBITUARIES
Sunrise: May 5, 1981 Sunset: Aug. 17, 2003 It’s been 12 years since you left us. It feels like just yesterday you were here. Your memory is still strong in our hearts. We will never forget you, Ronnie. We miss you every day that passes, wishing you were here. We treasure all the memories we have with you and wish we would still be making more. We know you are watching over us from Heaven. You will always be in our hearts. No one can ever know how much you are loved and missed by us. Loving You Always In Our Hearts Forever We Love & Miss You So Much Gone But Not Forgotten Mom, Dad, Family & Friends _____________
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.
A clothesline tells it all
JULIA PITRE Julia “Sis” Hess Pitre, 80, a native of Venice, and a resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Thomas Pitre III and wife Hope; daughters, Gwen Pitre, Van Pitre, Dinah Stallings; brothers, Willie Jr., Robert, Jerry, Johnny, Roy Hess; sister, Dora Roeder; 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Pitre, Jr.; daughters, Ray and Fay Pitre; parents, Willie Hess Sr. and Dora Martin Hess and brothers, Huey and Henry Hess; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________________
MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory RONNIE JOSEPH PITRE
Sunday, August 16, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
SHERRYANNE THIBODEAUX SherryAnne F. Thibodeaux, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. Visitation was held on Thursday, August 13, at St. Mary’s Nativity Church starting at 9 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Calvin A. Thibodeaux Sr.; sons, Calvin A. Thibodeaux Jr. (Tracy), Kevin Thibodeaux (Kathryn), Kalon Thibodeaux (Toni); daughter, Cambria Guidry (Harris); brother, Herbert Fremin Jr. (Betty); grandchildren, Morgan, Lindsay, Kyle, Brandon, Jason, Daniel, Tyler; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Landon, Rhett, Jaci, and Lana Rae. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Fremin Sr. and Irene Gautreaux Fremin. SherryAnne was a member of the Red Hat Society as well as a Member of the Board of Directors and the longest serving stage manager in history at the Thibodaux Playhouse. She was a Parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Her greatest joys in life were traveling, camping, spending time with family, and watching her favorite team the New Orleans Saints. She will be missed by all who knew her. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________
GERALD ORGERON, SR. Gerald A. “Stick” Orgeron, Sr., 85, a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Luling, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Luling. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his son, Gerald Orgeron, Jr. and wife Donna and 3 grandchildren, Chelsey Orgeron, Brayden Orgeron and Kellie Landeche. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ward Orgeron; parents, Clement and Melodia Chouest Orgeron; brother, Sonny Orgeron and sisters, Mildred Saucier, Doris Burke, Gloria Towle and Rhea Picou. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________________
DOLORES MATHERNE Dolores Ledet Matherne, 87, a native of Galliano, and a resident of Cut Off, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015. She is survived by her sons, Raymond, Jr., Brian, Keith Matherne; sister, Celeste Benefield; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Matherne; daughter, Gwendolyn Melancon and parents, Edless and Rosina Ledet. She was an organist in several churchs. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________________
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Adopt a shelter animal … 985-446-3532
A clothesline was a news forecast to neighbors passing by. There were no secrets you could keep when clothes were hung to dry. It also was a friendly link for neighbors always knew if company had stopped on by to spend a night or two. For then you’d see the “fancy sheets” and towels upon the line; You’d see the “company table cloths” with intricate designs. The line announced a baby’s birth
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. AUGUST 9, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Chris Wheaton, 48, Raceland. Contempt of court. Wayne Henderson, 50, Thibodaux. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon. Jeremy Lagarde, 25, Larose. Tampering w/surveillance system. Dawn Rivet, 32, Gheens. Contempt of court, obscenity. Brittany Roberson, 26, Raceland. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (felony), simple criminal damage to property (felony. Todd Lafont, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court. Ronald Johnson, 56, Lockport. Possession of marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses (felony), prohibited acts, all schedules, poss. or dist. of drug para. AUGUST 10, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tiffany Johnson, 25, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Justin Jude Housend, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court. Daniel David Levron, 35, Houma. Reckless operation w/o accident, dist. the peace, scdp. Anthony Yul Mack, 23, Cut Off. Contempt of court, violation of probation/parole. Ronald Johnson, 56, Lockport. Possession of marijuana 3rd offense, and subsequent offenses (felony), prohibited acts-all schedules, poss. or dist. of drug para. Elizabeth Lorraine, 26, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Rodney Leger, Jr., 52, Morgan City. Defamation: injury to any person, corporation, or association of persons in his or their business or occupation. Lockport Police Department Todd Lafont, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court. Golden Meadow Police Department Kevin Anthony Harris, Jr., 22, Lafayette. Aggravated flight from an officer.
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Focus on your finances in the coming week, Aries. This is not just something that should last this week, but for the rest of the month to get your affairs in order. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have the opportunity to see yourself more clearly this week. This may help you focus your goals precisely and change your life for the better. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, take some time to review any aspirations you may have pushed aside, especially those pertaining to love. Open your heart instead of turning off feelings. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Surround yourself with friends and loved ones, Cancer. You enjoy spending time with those you love, and time spent that way will make you happier. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, step aside and let someone else shine in the coming days. You enjoy the spotlight, but this person can use a little positive energy coming his or her way.
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from folks who lived inside – as brand new infant clothes were hung so carefully with pride! The ages of the children could so readily be known by watching how the sizes changed, you’d know how much they’d grown! It also told when illness struck, as extra sheets were hung; then nightclothes, and a bathrobe, too, haphazardly were strung. It also said, “Gone on vacation now” when lines hung limp and bare. It told, “We’re back!” when full lines sagged with not an inch to spare! New folks in town were scorned upon if wash was dingy and gray, as neighbors carefully raised their brows, and looked the other way. But clotheslines now are of the past, for dryers make work much less. Now what goes on inside a home is anybody’s guess! I really miss that way of life. It was a friendly sign when neighbors knew each other best By what hung on the line!
AUGUST 11, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Haisha Willaims, 18, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts). Terreirenee Billiot, 19, Larose. Poss. w/intent to dist marijuana; illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 yrs old; poss/dist. of drug para. Adrian Quang Tran, 20, Larose. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS; illegal poss. of stolen firearm; vehicular negligent injuring; poss w/int to dist marij.; obst of justice; dist of marij., aggr. flight from an officer; illegal use of CDS in presence of persons under 17 yrs old; poss/dist of drug para. Steven L. Bourg, 61, Larose. Cyberstalking. Haisha Wiliams, 18, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts). Terreirenee Billiot, 19, Larose. Possession w/intent to dist. marijuana, illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old, poss/dist. of drug para. Adrain Quang Tran, 20, Larose. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, illegal poss. of stolen firearm, vehicular negligent injuring, poss. w/intent to dist. marijuana, aggravated flight from an officer, illegal use of cds in presence of persons under 17 years old, poss/dist. of drug para. Steven L. Bourg, 61, Larose. Cyberstalking. AUGUST 12, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Johnny Poindexter, 34, Raceland. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft. Kelly Saucier, 37, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts). Michael Guidroz, 28, Larose. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation, domestic abuse aggravated assault, scdtp, false imprisonment. Ryan LeBouef, 25, Raceland. Simple burglary. Shaun Rodrigue, 37, Lockport. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Anna Boudreaux, 37, Lockport. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Terrance Calloway, 27, Houma. Aggravated assault w/a firearm (felony), poss. of a firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon. Ruffin Lee, 36, Houma. Contempt of court.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it is easy to find yourself pulled in different directions. You want to please everyone at the same time, but that’s not always possible. Choose one project. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Courage will be your secret weapon this week, Libra. When everyone else is backing out of a difficult situation, you will rise to the challenge and show your mettle. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Even if you want to pursue personal interests this week, you may not be able to get any time alone. You may need to put aside these tasks and handle what’s in front of you. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Use this week to rededicate yourself to diet and exercise, Sagittarius. Don’t be distracted from your fitness goals, and you will begin to feel better immediately. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, enjoy this carefree time when you have little on your plate. Such times may be few and far between, but making the most of them can ensure your happiness.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Celebrate your personal successes this week, Aquarius. You deserve any fanfare that you can get. Escape from your responsibilities and share the moment with loved ones. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Minimize any chaos in your life by trying to get into a schedule. Sticking with a routine will make it easier to juggle your responsibilities.
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Sunday, August 16, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Two arrested as agents seize $10,000 in drugs and cash
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Adrian Tran, age 20, and Terrierenee Billiot, age 19, both of Larose. The Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force had been investigating Tran and had obtained two warrants for his arrest for distribution of marijuana. Through investigation, agents discovered Tran to be located at a car wash on Hamilton Street in Larose Tuesday afternoon. Upon arrival, agents and deputies positioned their units attempting to close off both ends of the car wash stall with emergency lights activated. Tran shifted his vehicle into reverse, and struck an LPSO unit, eventually clearing the unit from blocking the car wash stall. Tran proceeded toward Highway 308 at a high rate of speed, and agents observed him throw a large amount of money out of the window. As he passed through the intersection of Hamilton Street and Highway 308, Tran caused a collision involving a total of five vehicles. Deputies checked on the welfare of those involved in the crash, and several were transported to area hospitals for treatment of minor injuries. As Tran exited his vehicle, a large bag of suspected high-grade marijuana fell out of the vehicle. Agents later found additional cash and a stolen handgun inside the vehicle also. Tran admitted to having additional marijuana at his St. Louis Street residence. Agents responded and discovered his girlfriend, Billiot, at the residence with two juveniles. Agents recovered additional drugs and cash at the residence as well as various drug paraphernalia. In all, agents seized nearly one pound (453.4 grams) of suspected high-grade marijuana with a street value of approximately $9,068, along with $1,658 in cash. Tran received treatment at a local hospital and was then transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. He was booked on the two aforementioned warrants, as well as charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, carrying a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, use of a controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17, aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated criminal damage to property, vehicular negligent injuring, obstruction of justice, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $216,000. Billiot was also arrested for her involvement. She was booked with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and use of a controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17. She was released on Wednesday after posting $11,000 bond.
NEWS IN
BRIEF
Thibodaux police chief announces retirement
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — After four and a half years on the job, Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii says the same faith that led him to accept the position helped him make the decision to retire. The city said in a news release Silverii’s last day will be Aug. 28, but no successor has yet been named. The City Council unanimously approved his appointment in January 2011 and reconfirmed him Dec. 16. The 50-year-old Thibodaux native said he started thinking about retirement about a year ago. He insists
there wasn’t an incident that led to the decision, but rather that God made it clear over the past year that he had other plans for the law enforcement veteran. ___
La. lottery revenue grows, nearing $454 million last year
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s lottery is raking in more cash from players. The state lottery corporation announced Wednesday it took in nearly $454 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30. The corporation says that’s up about $3.3 million from the prior year and the lottery’s second-largest haul since operations began in 1991. Lottery President Rose Hudson said in a statement that scratch-off tickets were a revenue-driver, with sales growing 13 percent. Under Louisiana law, 35
percent of the money generated by the lottery goes to the state treasury, dedicated to public elementary and
secondary education. The lottery says it transferred more than $158 million to K-12 education last year.
Other dollars go to retailers that sell tickets, and at least half of the lottery’s revenue pays for prizes for players.
Louisiana is facing a land loss crisis that will require bold, science-based action by the next governor. In an effort to highlight the importance of this critical issue, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) has organized a Coastal Issues Forum with this year’s candidates for governor at Nicholls State University on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 4:00 p.m. All four candidates, Scott Angelle, Jay Dardenne, John Bel Edwards and David Vitter, will attend. The Forum will be 90 minutes, consisting of five questions asked by a panel of experts. CRCL Board
Chair, Pierre Conner, will serve as the moderator. The Coastal Issues Forum will examine the major topics that our next governor will have to address, including funding, science-based solutions, harnessing the power of the Mississippi River for restoration and building partnerships for a restoration economy. The Coastal Issues Forum will be streamed live on the CRCL website, www.crcr.org/candidateforum. It will also be rebroadcast in its entirety on Cox 4 in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans; Eatel 4 in Ascension and Liv-
ingston Parishes; and Vision Communications Channel 5, Mathews to Grand Isle. Dates and times can be found at www.crcr.org/candidate-forum. The Forum will also air in an abbreviated format on all public radio stations throughout the state on Aug. 19 at 7:00 p.m. The Coastal Issues Forum is being hosted by Nicholls State University and will be held in the Peltier Auditorium. The Forum is open to the public and no ticket or RSVP is required. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Attendees are asked to please plan on being in your seat by 3:45 p.m.
Coastal Issues to highlight Governor’s Forum Tuesday at NSU
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