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Sunday, August 3, 2014

551 new laws took effect Friday in Louisiana

Jindal wants details on immigrant children in La.

A valuable lesson learned …

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Slug a referee at your child’s sports game? You’ll face jail time. Sixteen and trying to improve your tan?

You’ll have to head outside because minors are barred from the tanning bed. Want to snoop in your employee’s social media accounts?

You’ll hit roadblocks.

Those are among 551 new laws on the books that took effect Friday, passed by lawmakers in the legislative session that ended in June.

Many laws are minor, like naming the mayhaw tree as Louisiana’s official state fruit tree and offering new specialized license plates for U.S. Army Rangers, supporters of artist George Rodrigue, Louisiana “master gardeners” and NRA members.

Other new or rewritten statutes impact health care options, change educational programs and reach into people’s everyday activities. Many of the laws focus on crime.

Louisiana’s ban on cockfighting has been broadened to sweep in more types of birds and to See Laws Page 5-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, AUG. 4

TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m.

Golden Meadow Town Hall TUESDAY, AUG. 5

LADY OF THE SEA HOSPITAL Board of Commissioners 12:00 noon The Learning Center (Behind the hospital)

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux LAFOURCHE PARISH COMMUNITY ACTION Advisory Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews

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Arrests............................8-A

Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds................6-A/8-A

Horoscopes...................7-A Legal Advertisement......8-A

Lottery.............................2-A

Memorials........................7-A News In Brief..................3-A

Obituaries........................7-A

Surfin’ the Net.................8-A Worship Directory...........4-A

VOLUME 25 NUMBER 42

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Staff photo by Babs

Statistics from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that 10 people drown each day. Children, ages 1 to 4, have the largest accidental deaths due to drowning. Second to those deaths are 5 to 15.

Les Reflection Du Bayou, and founder/director Peggy Bagala, feels every child deserves a chance to learn water survival … and the “Gift For Life” program does that.

Held at the Cut Off Youth Center last week, the program helped almost 40 registered kids, along with half a dozen adults.

Pictured is Krista Kilgen instructing some of the class participants.

National Night Out block party locations set

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the official “block party” locations for the 31st Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5.

Each event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and feature food, fun and games. The annual National Night Out Against Crime parade will take place in the Mathews area, beginning at the Hwy. 90 Fire Station and continuing throughout the Sugar Land Subdivision.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be visiting each location to speak with area residents about neighborhood concerns.

The Sheriff’s Office will be providing food at each of the block party sites. Additionally, Explorers from POST 323 will be present for child fingerprinting and IDs to help enhance personal safety in Lafourche Parish. Each party will be unique and offer various activities for children and adults.

The list of block party locations around Lafourche Parish include:

- City Place Townhomes (164 City Place Drive, Lockport) - Greenville Community (262 Market Street, Raceland) - Sugar Land Subdivision (144 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland). Parade begins at Hwy. 90 Fire Station and runs through Sugar Land Subdivision - Golden Meadow Town Hall (107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow) - Community Bible Church (14757 East Main Street, Cut Off)

Town of Lockport to celebrate National Night Out with feature movie

Tuesday, August 5, members of the Lockport Police Dept., Lockport Town Council, Volunteer Fire Dept., local businesses and civic organizations within the Lockport community, will celebrate National Night Out Against Crime with a See Night Out Page 5-A

Port Commission dedicates Fourchon Emergency Operations Center

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal blasted the Obama administration Thursday for providing few details to Louisiana officials about the more than 1,000 unaccompanied immigrant children who have been released to sponsors in the state.

The Republican governor, a likely 2016 presidential candidate, sent a letter to the president saying placement of the children in Louisiana could have “potential negative ramifications.” He blamed President Barack Obama for creating a climate that encouraged larger numbers of people to try to enter the United States illegally.

“This crisis is a predictable one. It is happening because your administration has failed to secure our borders and enforce immigration laws, making our country a magnet for these migrants,” Jindal, the son of Indian immigrants who came to the country legally, wrote in the letter, which was provided to The Associated Press.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has posted data on its website showing that sponsors in Louisiana received 1,071 of the more than 30,000 unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border from Jan. 1 to July 7.

See Jindal Page 5-A

Board votes to join lawsuit challenging the governor

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s state school board on Tuesday jumped into a lawsuit that accuses Gov. Bobby Jindal of illegally meddling in education policy with his efforts to block Common Core education standards.

In a related development, Jindal counter-sued Tuesday, seeking to invalidate Louisiana’s participation in the Common Core-related testing consortium.

See Board Page 5-A

Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission dedicated a new, state of the art Emergency Operations Center at Port Fourchon Thursday, naming the facility after former Commission member Johnny, Melancon, Sr. The facility, which sits next door to the Commission’s operations center off Louisiana Hwy. 3090, is designed to accommodate multiple agencies and serve as a central incident command center when emergencies arise.

The central feature of the facility is a large video wall with state of the art technology that allows the port and other agencies to view ongoing activities at the port in real time by accessing a recently installed camera system.

Technology also allows the monitoring of vessels in the port, both moving and stationary ones as well as the monitoring of docks and all public spaces at Port Fourchon. Commission Executive

Director Chett Chiasson called the facility “technology driven and a big step forward for Port Fourchon.”

Chiasson also noted that the facility will serve as the Fourchon station hub of the South Lafourche Ambulance District, providing 24/7 ambulance service to port tenants. The facility will also serve as a location for port tenants and other stakeholder agencies to conduct safety, incident management and training classes.

Should an emergency such as a major weather threat or terrorism type incident arise, the center can accommodate up to 17 incident response managers from a wide variety of agencies to coordinate activities from a centralized location. Advanced technology in the building will allow each agency to focus on their area of necessity while remaining in close contact with other agencies that may have overlapping duties.

See Dedication Page 3-A

Family members of Johnny Melancon, Sr. at the dedication of the new Emergency Operations Center at Port Fourchon.

A large video wall, the central feature at the Emergency Operations Center, allows for viewing of ongoing activities at the port.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Common Core, testing meeting to be held Wed.

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Travel baseball tryouts to be held Aug. 3, 9

Tryouts for a 13 and under travel baseball team will be held on Sunday, August 3 and Saturday, August 9 at 3 p.m. at the Golden Meadow park baseball fields.

Participants must be 13 years of age or under as of April 30 to be eligible. Please bring your own equipment if you have it.

For more information call Jeff at 985-665-1481 or email at jeff.lasseigne26 @gmail.com.

GM Town Hall to host Night Out Aug. 5

A Night Out Against Crime event will be held on Tuesday, August 5 at the Golden Meadow Town Hall from 6 to 9 p.m.

DNA swabbing, fingerprinting, face painting and goody bags will be offered.

Hot dogs, pizza, cake and drinks will also be served.

LRD 3 to meet Aug. 5

The Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will meet at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building in Galliano on Tuesday, August 5 at 7 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

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On Wednesday, August 6 at 6 p.m., there will be a meeting in the South Lafourche High School Auditorium to discuss Common Core curriculum and high stakes testing.

As reported in the news, the LA Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and Governor Bobby Jindal are not in agreement in the direction of the schools. In this meeting, what will be discussed is how this will impact students of South Lafourche High. All parents are encouraged to attend.

Cake sale to benefit Camp Blue Bird

A cake sale will be held on Wednesday, August 6 at Lady of the Sea Hospital starting at 7 a.m. and lasting until all sweets are sold.

Sweet sale items and monetary donations will be accepted. Funds raised will benefit Camp Bluebird.

Camp Bluebird is a twonight camp for cancer patients and survivors ages 18 and older. The camp is for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer whether under treatment, just finished treatment or cancer free for years.

For more information contact Polly at 985-2586558 or Mary at 985-6324121.

Special Olympics meeting set for Thurs.

The Bayouland Area has developed a Special Olympics team in Lafourche Parish. Anyone interested in becoming part of the program as athletes, parents, partners, supporters, volunteers, etc. is invited to attend a meeting at the Cut Off Youth Center on Thursday, August 7, starting at 6 p.m.

The goal is to find people in the community to help build a working committee for the Lafourche Parish Special Olympics organization. Needed are committee members for the team, people that would like to become a coach and volunteers.

Food will be provided, but please feel free to bring

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Anger management classes to begin Thurs.

The Bayou Council Behavioral Heath Services will hold “Fireworks” Anger Management Classes (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over) on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on the following dates: August 7, Session 1; August 14, Session 2; August 21, Session 3.

Limited space is available. To enroll please report to the Bayou Council on Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only).

For more information contact the Bayou Council at 985-446-0643.

Registration ongoing for after school care

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.

Information sought from Class of ‘74 alumni

South Lafourche High School Reunion Class of ’74 will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the Larose Civic Center from 7 p.m. till midnight. $35/person, $70/couple. Price includes catering, BYOL. Please begin submitting your 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.

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.

COYC in need of fish for upcoming 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.

FFF pageant meeting to be held Aug. 12

Any young ladies between the ages of 13 and 23 who have never been married nor pregnant that are interested in representing the volunteer based French Food Festival and the Bayou Civic Club in a pageant are required to attend a mandatory informational meeting on Tuesday, August 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.

To learn more about the history of the civic center or its day to day activities visit the park’s face book page at Students are asked to bring their school supplies and wear a uniform shirt when visiting. __________________

RMS orientation

Raceland Middle School Student Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 5.

Each grade level will attend during the following times: 6th grade, 8-9 a.m.; 7th grade, 9-10 a.m.; 8th grade, 10-11 a.m.

Scheduling: Take pictures for I.D., parents fill out lunch applications, buy P.E. uniforms and spirit shirts, pick up schedules, get your supply list/agendas, and club sign-up (presentation boards). Tours given by cheerleaders and dance team members also parental involvement signup on events calendar. __________________

CLHS freshmen orientation

Central Lafourche High School will host a freshmen schedule preview and orientation on Tuesday, August 5.

Students with last names beginning with A - F should report at 8 a.m., last names beginning with G - O should report at 9:30 a.m. and students with last names P - Z should report at 11 a.m.

Students are asked to arrive at exact assigned times. The three sessions will last 1 hour and 15 minutes each. The students from each session will be di-

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Students will attend the following sessions: ID tags, freshmen rush (a look at clubs), get a locker, meet your mentor and schedule tour. __________________

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If additional information is needed about the pageant, meeting or upcoming festival, please contact Earline Prest at 504-4271994 or the civic center at 985-693-7355.

Bell Ringers to collect used cartridges, phones

The Bayou Bell Ringers collect printer cartridges and old cell phones to recycle.

Call Pam at 985-6917239 or drop off at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Golden Meadow, Jimmy’s Service Station in Larose or H & R Block in Larose.

Organizations urged to submit event info.

Schools, clubs, nonprofit organizations, churches 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, email news@TLGnewspaper.com, call the office at 985-693-7229 or drop off the information during business hours.

Information should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

To view the calendar of events online, visit www.thelafourchegazette.co m and click on the calendar on the right side of the page.

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Parents will be able to report to homeroom classes with their children to meet the teachers. __________________

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The $3.4 million facility was funded with a $1.4 million federal port security grant while the Greater Lafourche Port Commission put up the funding for the remaining amount.

In dedicating the facility to Johnny Melancon, Sr., who passed away a few years ago, Commission President Perry Gisclair praised Melancon as a man of integrity and a close friend. “Mr. Johnny worked hard on behalf of this port and he is very deserving of having his name on this important building. I am glad to have counted him as a friend,� stated Gisclair.

In acknowledging the naming of the building on behalf of his late father, current Commission member John Melancon, Jr. thanked the crowd for their support of Port Fourchon and offered that “my father always strived to help this port grow because he knew what a great asset it is to not only our local area, but also its importance to the region and indeed the entire nation.�

Melancon Sr. served on the Commission from 1995 until his death in 2010. He served as president from 2001 to 2004.

Other elected officials at the dedication included Port Commission members, Larry Griffin, Jimmy Guidry, Wilbert Collins, Harris “Chuckie� Cheramie, Jr. and Kris Gaudet.

Also in attendance were Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph, Interim Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux, State Representative Jerome “Dee�

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BRIEF Vitter introduces legislation to stop illegal immigrants from receiving Obamacare, tuition tax credits

(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) introduced a package of bills this week to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving healthcare subsides through Obamacare and higher education tax credits.

The Stopping Illegal Obamacare Subsidies Act is a response to a June 2014 report from the non-partisan Inspector General (IG) which found over one million Obamacare applications with problems related to an individual’s citizenship and legal status have gone unresolved.

Vitter’s bill would stop the Obama administration’s plans to automatically enroll these potentially illegal immigrants for 2015, and eliminates these illegal Obamacare subsidies by prohibiting taxpayer funded financial assistance for individuals whose self-attested personal information, including social security numbers, citizenship, and legal status are inconsistent with federal data sources.

The Education Tax Fraud Prevention Act would prevent illegal immigrants from receiving higher education tax credits by requiring anyone claiming a higher education tax credit to include a valid social security number on their tax returns. It would also re-

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Vitter has previously introduced legislation to prevent illegal immigrants from claiming the Child Tax Credit intended for American citizens and legal residents by closing a loophole with the Internal Revenue System. ___

Vitter urges FEMA to enforce flood insurance requirements

(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) questioned Craig Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), about FEMA’s actions to require homeowners to purchase flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). “Less than half of the homeowners in flood areas who are required by law to have flood insurance policies actually buy it. This is a big problem because if they don’t, it could bankrupt our flood insurance program,�

Vitter said. “FEMA needs to be more proactive about enforcing this law and getting folks into the program.�

According to a 2006 RAND study commissioned

by FEMA, only 49% of homeowners that were required to have flood insurance had purchased it; in Louisiana, more than 85% of homeowners were in compliance with this requirement. ___

Portions of Elmer’s Island, Fourchon Beach re-open to fishing

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the reopening of certain state inshore and Gulf of Mexico waters that were previously closed due to oiling from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.

Waters will be open ½ hour before sunrise Monday, August 4.

LDWF is re-opening these areas to commercial fishing closed as a result of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. These areas will also be re-opened to all recreational fishing.

The waters to re-open are as follows: - A portion of the upper Barataria Basin centered near Bay Jimmy and Bay Batiste - All waters within the Birdsfoot Delta of the Mississippi River - Areas surrounding the Grand Terre Islands - The area seaward between Elmer’s Island and Fourchon Beaches with the exception of a one-quarter mile area seaward from the Gulf-facing shoreline.

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Laf. Govt. offering Hurricane Preparedness briefing Monday Sunday, August 3, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

As we enter the most active part of the hurricane season, are you prepared?

Lafourche Parish Government Office of Homeland Security invites all citizens and businesses to a Hurricane Preparedness Briefing on Monday, August 4 at 6 p.m.

It’s important for citizens and business to know updates in emergency protocols and insurance changes. Lafourche Parish Government has put together experts in their fields to discuss the latest policy changes and technology to

assist in emergency preparedness.

Scheduled speakers include: • Director of Homeland Security for Lafourche Parish, Chris Boudreaux – Emergency Situation Protocols • Lafourche Parish Government Chief Building Official, Adrienne Labat – Building Techniques for High Wind • Commissioner of Louisiana Department of Insurance, James Donelon – Insurance Policy for Busi-

ness • LSU AgCenter Instructor, Pat Skinner – Flood Maps and Elevation requirement • Lafourche Parish Government Floodplain Manager, Darla Duet – National Flood Insurance Program The Hurricane Preparedness Briefing will be held in the Mathews Government Complex at 4876 Hwy 1, beginning at 6 p.m.

The public is invited to join in for this informative meeting.

conjunction with researchers from the Consumer Credit Research Institute.

Their figures nearly match the 36.5 percent of people in collections reported by a 2004 Federal Reserve analysis.

All of this has reshaped the economy. The collections industry employs 140,000 workers who recover $50 billion each year, according to a separate study published this year by the Federal Reserve’s Philadelphia bank branch.

The delinquent debt is overwhelmingly concentrated in Southern and Western states. Texas cities have a large share of their populations being reported to collection agencies: Dallas (44.3 percent); El Paso (44.4 percent), Houston (43.7 percent), McAllen (51.7 percent) and San Antonio (44.5 percent).

Almost half of Las Vegas residents— many of whom bore the brunt of the housing bust that sparked the recession— have debt in collections. Other Southern cities have a disproportionate number of their people facing debt collectors, including Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Columbia, South Carolina; and Jackson, Mississippi.

Other cities have populations that have largely

managed to repay their bills on time. Just 20.1 percent of Minneapolis residents have debts in collection.

Boston, Honolulu and San Jose, California, are similarly low.

Only about 20 percent of Americans with credit records have any debt at all.

Yet high debt levels don’t always lead to more delinquencies, since the debt largely comes from mortgages.

An average San Jose resident has $97,150 in total debt, with 84 percent of it tied to a mortgage. But because incomes and real estate values are higher in the technology hub, those residents are less likely to be delinquent.

By contrast, the average person in the Texas city of McAllen has only $23,546 in debt, yet more than half of the population has debt in collections, more than anywhere else in the United States.

The Urban Institute’s Ratcliffe said that stagnant incomes are key to why some parts of the country are struggling to repay their debt.

Wages have barely kept up with inflation during the five-year recovery, according to Labor Department figures. And a separate measure by Wells Fargo found that after-tax income fell for the bottom 20 percent of earners during the same period.

Study: 35 percent in US facing debt collectors JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 35 percent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies, according to a study released Tuesday by the Urban Institute.

These consumers fall behind on credit cards or hospital bills. Their mortgages, auto loans or student debt pile up, unpaid. Even past-due gym membership fees or cellphone contracts can end up with a collection agency, potentially hurting credit scores and job prospects, said Caroline Ratcliffe, a senior fellow at the Washington-based think tank. “Roughly, every third person you pass on the street is going to have debt in collections,� Ratcliffe said. “It can tip employers’ hiring decisions, or whether or not you get that apartment.�

The study found that 35.1 percent of people with credit records had been reported to collections for debt that averaged $5,178, based on September 2013 records.

The study points to a disturbing trend: The share of Americans in collections has remained relatively constant, even as the country as a whole has whittled down the size of its credit card debt since the official end of the Great Recession in the middle of 2009.

As a share of people’s income, credit card debt has reached its lowest level in more than a decade, according to the American Bankers Association. People increasingly pay off balances each month. Just 2.44 percent of card accounts are overdue by 30 days or more, versus the 15-year average of 3.82 percent.

Yet roughly the same percentage of people are still getting reported for unpaid bills, according to the Urban Institute study performed in

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Sunday, August 3, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Changing our attitude can make all the difference in the word

The following Chinese Parable by an unknown author teaches us the value of being kind.

Years ago in China, a girl named Li-Li got married and went to live with her husband and mother-inlaw. In a very short time, LiLi found that she couldn’t get along with her motherin-law at all. Their personalities were very different, and Li-Li was angered by many of her mother-inlaw’s habits. In addition, she criticized Li-Li constantly.

Days and weeks passed. However, Li-Li and her mother-in-law never stopped arguing and fighting. What made the situation even worse was that, according to ancient Chinese tradition, Li-Li had to bow to her mother-in-law and obey her every wish.

All the anger and unhappiness in the house were causing the poor husband great distress.

Finally, Li-Li could not stand her mother-in-law’s bad temper and dictatorship any longer, and she decided to do something about it. She went to see her father’s good friend, Mr. Huang, who sold herbs.

She told him the situation and asked if he would give her some poison so that she could solve the problem.

Mr. Huang thought for a while, and finally said, “Li-Li, I will help you solve your problem, but you must listen to me and obey what I tell you.”

Li-Li said, “Yes, Mr. Huang, I will do whatever you tell me to do.”

Mr. Huang went into the back room, and returned in a few minutes with a package of herbs.

He told Li-Li, “You can’t use a quick-acting poison to get rid of your mother-inlaw, because that would cause people to become suspicious. Therefore, I

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

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 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

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

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.

have given you several herbs that will slowly build up poison in her body.

Every day prepare some delicious meal and put a little of these herbs in her serving. To make sure that nobody suspects you when she dies, you must be very careful to act very friendly toward her. Don’t argue with her, obey her every wish, and treat her like a queen.”

Li-Li was so happy. She thanked Mr. Huang and hurried home to start her plot of murdering her mother-in-law.

Weeks went by, months went by, and every day, LiLi served the specially treated food to her motherin-law. She remembered what Mr. Huang had said about avoiding suspicion, so she controlled her temper, obeyed her mother-inlaw, and treated her like her own mother. After six months had passed, the whole household had changed.

Li-Li had practiced controlling her temper so much that she found that she almost never got mad or upset. She hadn’t had an argument in six months with her mother-in-law, who now seemed much kinder and easier to get along with.

The mother-in-law’s attitude toward Li-Li changed, and she began to love Li-Li like her own daughter. She kept telling friends and relatives that Li-Li was the best daughter-in-law one could have.

Li-Li and her mother-in-law were now treating each other like a real mother and daughter. Li-Li’s husband was very happy to see what was happening.

One day, Li-Li came to see Mr. Huang and asked for his help again. She said, “Mr. Huang, please help me to stop the poison from killing my mother-in-law!

She’s changed into such a nice woman, and I love her like my own mother. I do not want her to die because of the poison I gave her.”

Mr. Huang smiled and nodded his head. “Li-Li, there’s nothing to worry about. I never gave you any poison. The herbs I gave you were vitamins to improve her health. The only poison was in your mind and your attitude toward her, but that has been all washed away by the love that you gave to her.”

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

Crosspoint Church

18210 West Main St., Suite 8, Galliano

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.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 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. Jim Mooring

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.

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 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.

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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.co

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - 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.

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.

KC Council 9000 assists Our Lady of Prompt Succor with needed projects

Picture is Fr. Henry Sebastian, far left, also a visiting Missionary priest from Nigeria, along with sign committee members Easton Pitre, Murphy Callais, Terry Cheramie, Mildred Pitre, Gwen Pitre and Dinah Pitre.

Knights of Columbus Lady of LaSalette Council #9000 of Golden Meadow and their ladies auxiliary were challenged by their church pastor and council chaplain to assist Our Lady of Prompt Succor parish with three needed church grounds projects.

First was the need for resurfacing the church parking lot. In addition was a sign on Hwy. 3235 and the landscaping of the grounds facing the new highway. The Knights and their ladies accepted the challenge.

The resurfacing of the parking lot was financially a problem for the group due to the cost of $60,000. With the help of other organizations, charitable donations of parishioners, the council and auxiliary’s financial contribution, and other generous donations, the project was completed in September 2013.

The sign, however, became a sole undertaking of the Knights and the ladies.

The annual 2013 fundraiser provided sufficient funding for the project, thanks in part, to the generosity of Brother Knight Tom Pitre, III and his family.

A committee was

Knights of Columbus Sir Knights installed as 2014-15 officers of St. Pius X 4th Degree Assembly 327 covering the churches from Larose to Golden Meadow are: Pictured, left to right: Installing Officer Former Master Easton Pitre, Faithful Captain Murphy Callais, Faithful Friar Fr. Henry Sebastian, Faithful Comptroller Mike Callais, Faithful Navigator Nathan Arceneaux, Faithful Pilot Jamie Vizier, Faithful Scribe Rodney Ledet, Trustee Roy Acord, Sir Knight James Cheramie standing in for Faithful Purser Patrick Cheramie, Trustee T.J. Cheramie, Inner Sentinel Tony Cheramie, Outer Sentinel & Color Corps Commander David Becker, Faithful Admiral Morris “Gro” Guidry, and Installing Officer District Marshal Gary Lecompte. Not pictured is Trustee Terry Cheramie.

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Pictured are Fr. Henry Sebastian and KC member Tom Pitre, III and family (Tom pictured in the center). Tom and his family made a special donation while allowed the honor of placing his dad, Tom Pitre, Jr.’s name on the bottom left of the sign, in memory.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

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

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.

PRESBYTERIAN

18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Mathews Full Gospel Temple

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

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 Laf. 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 Pastor of Dicipleship 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.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 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

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.

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

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

formed, local and federal permits were obtained, and the sign became a reality in late December.

The need for the sign?

With the new highway completed in 1977, most north/south traffic has moved to the rear of the town of Golden Meadow.

Years previous, vacationers and fishermen, going south to Grand Isle stopped at Our Lady of Prompt Succor for church services. The sign solved the problem.

The sign reminds motorists as the existence of the church. It is visible on both sides, to traffic flowing south and north, and it is lighted at night by solar power.

Father Henry Sebastian, pastor, blessed the sign on June 21, 2014.

While the sign construction was going on, the rear property of the church was landscaped. Crepe Myrtles now line LaSalette Lane connecting Hwy. 3235 and the front location of the church. Crepe Myrtles were selected so as to blend with the ones lining the new highway.

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If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of this Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 985-693-7229.

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UNITED METHODIST

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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

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

LA Carriers • 632-5858 16849 East Main Street • Cut Off, LA 70345

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

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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

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 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.

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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 7 504 Seventh St. - Lockport

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Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose

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Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

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Jindal From 1-A

Jindal called the use of a website to convey that information “irresponsible.”

He said Louisiana has received “three times the historical annual average placements” in the first six months of this year.

“The state has received no guidance or resources to ensure the education and health care for these children,” the governor wrote.

“As you know, the state is responsible for child safety and welfare, yet no information has been provided on the vetting process of potential sponsors.”

Jindal is one of several governors to object to the placements. He raised concerns about where the children will be housed if an evacuation is needed in advance of a hurricane, he questioned what medical screenings the children received and he asked how many more Louisiana may receive.

He asked how sponsors’ identities were checked, whether any of the immigrant children were placed with Louisiana foster parents, in which parishes the children are living and the timeline for determining the status of the children.

“Answers to these questions are important to preserve the safety of our citizens and the welfare of these children and protect the public treasury in the immediate future,” he said.

Border Patrol agents have apprehended more than 57,000 immigrant children crossing the border alone since October, most of them from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Violence in those countries has been blamed for the increased numbers.

Children are released

to sponsors — relatives, family friends or others — while going through deportation proceedings. Federal officials say they make sure the children are vaccinated and don’t have contagious diseases before placing them with a sponsor.

Congress has been unable to agree on a plan for dealing with the immigration crisis.

Laws From 1-A

criminalize the buying and selling of the spurs and knives used in the chickenfights. Aiming a laser at an aircraft and flying drones over chemical plants are newly prohibited, carrying possible prison sentences for violators.

Jail time is now required for parents who attack referees at their children’s football games, soccer matches and other athletic events. The bill by Rep. Cameron Henry, RMetairie, set a minimum sentence of five days in jail — or 10 days if the referee is seriously injured.

Henry said referees in his parish asked for heightened penalties, to discourage such behavior and improve their safety.

“They just felt the existing fines weren’t enough of a deterrent from parents going after referees at these events,” he said during testimony on the bill.

A package of law changes were aimed at helping domestic violence victims in a state that leads the nation in domestic abuse deaths.

New bail restrictions have been added in domestic abuse cases, certain types of domestic abuse crimes have reduced eligibility for parole or probation and those convicted of domestic abuse battery won’t be able to have a gun for a decade.

One of the more sweeping new laws reaches into Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Lawmakers have given new protections to personal email, social media and other online accounts, refusing to let employers and public schools, including colleges, demand access to the sites. Firing or disciplining someone who refuses to provide the information is banned.

Rep. Ted James, DBaton Rouge, pushed the law for two years before he got it passed.

In health care, lawmakers are allowing terminallyill patients in the state to use experimental drugs or treatments not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as long as the patients’ doctors approve.

The Right to Try Act was sponsored by Rep. Julie Stokes, R-Kenner.

“This reform restores dignity to our dying friends and family members, by giving them back the power to make decisions regarding their bodies, their health and their lives,” Stokes said in a statement.

“These are choices that should be left to patients and their doctors.”

New disinfectant requirements have been added for public water systems after a killer amoeba was found in two systems.

Anyone under the age of 18 now will be prohibited from using tanning beds, to lower skin cancer risks. Minors will have to get prescriptions for over-the-counter cough medicines that include an ingredient teenagers have been using to get high.

In education, students have to receive instruction on sexual assault prevention, schools have to provide new paths for special education students to receive a high school diploma and teachers can receive small gifts from students without running afoul of the ethics code.

Online: Louisiana Legislature: www.legis.la.gov

Board From 1-A

The 6-4 vote from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, known as BESE, was a

stunning decision by a board that traditionally has been allied with the Republican governor on education initiatives.

Two of Jindal’s three education board appointees agreed to sue the governor, ensuring the board will join the lawsuit filed by parents, teachers and a charter school organization that support Common Core.

“The school year is about to begin, and the quickest path to resolution is for the board to enter the lawsuit filed by parents and teachers. The essence of that lawsuit is BESE’s constitutional role in setting education policy in the state,” said board President Chas Roemer.

At issue is Jindal’s suspension of state testing contracts the Department of Education intended to use to buy testing material aligned with Common Core.

The lawsuit claims Jindal’s actions are unconstitutional, trying to usurp the Legislature’s authority to set education policy and BESE’s implementation authority.

Education board member Lottie Beebe, superintendent of St. Martin Parish schools and a Common Core critic, voted against joining the lawsuit.

“Suing the governor?

We’re a laughingstock,” she said. “We’re gambling with our children’s future. We’re saying that the Common Core standards are wonderful. How do we know?”

The Common Core standards, grade-by-grade benchmarks of what students should learn in English and math, have been

Sunday, August 3, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

adopted by more than 40 states.

Jindal, a one-time Common Core supporter, now opposes the standards as a federal intrusion into local education. But a majority of board members and Education Superintendent John White still support the standards.

In June, when he suspended the testing contracts, Jindal said the education department didn’t follow state procurement law. But he also acknowledged he took the action to disrupt Louisiana’s use of the Common Core standards and a multi-state testing consortium known as the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC. “We remain hopeful that BESE members will reconsider their commitment to PARCC and Common Core and the federal commitments that come with it,” Jindal said in a statement Tuesday.

White and Roemer disagreed on the procurement issue and said Jindal overstepped his legal authority.

The contract suspension has stalled standardized testing plans for students in third-grade through eighth-grade with the school year starting in about two weeks. White said he’ll bring the education board a student testing proposal by the end of August.

The legal filing in Jindal’s counter-suit says the consortium agreement — which the governor signed in 2010 — violates state sovereignty by having a pri-

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White said the consortium involved several states receiving a grant to develop test questions. He said the grant runs out in September, Louisiana doesn’t have to use the test questions and the governor’s challenge is moot because the consortium’s work is done.

Night Out From 1-A

community block party beginning at 6 p.m. at the Lockport Ballpark, located along Church Street.

Free hotdogs, popcorn and soft drinks will be offered, along with other activities, games and giveaways.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join in the fun w h i l e watching a true-life family movie, Heaven Is For Real, to be featured at 7:30 p.m.

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Apply online at www.viscom.net E.O.E ___________________ 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

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

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for the following positions:

Licensed Engineers Unlicensed Engineers AB Deckhands OS Deckhands QMEDs Experienced Deckhands Must have TWIC card

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

Apply online at www.crosbytugs.com or in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 985-637-2482. EOE. _________________ ServiceMaster Quality Services in now hiring Part Time Evening Cleaning Specialists in Cut Off/Galliano area.

Evening hrs. average approx. 10-12 hrs. per week, $11-13/hr. based on exp. All int. applicants contact 985-872-1029. EOE. Looking for immediate employment. _________________ Plumber Apprentice or Helper needed, 2 yrs. exp. plenty of overtime. Call 985696-0872. _________________

Galliano Truck Plaza & Casino is now taking applications for Cashier & Hostess.

Apply within. Must be able to work all shifts, pass a drug screen & background check. _________________

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. _________________

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 _________________ 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. _________________

Tiger Offshore

5&2 CDL Driver is in need of a

TWIC Card Needed No Phone Calls

Apply in person only at 190 N.J. Theriot Road, Fourchon, LA

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. _________________ 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. _________________ Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC offers: remodeling, additions, electrical, aluminum patio tops, roofing-metal & shingle, painting, siding & more. Call Kenny Robichaux.

Office: 985-693-3332 or cell phone: 985804-0297. Now accept credit cards. _________________

SERVICES

F.U.N. Parties!

To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________

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 __________________

cations For

Taking Appli

Operations Manager / Personnel Experience A Must

Grass Cutter / Property Maintenance Needed

985-475-5402

Master of Towing Mate / Pilot Must have TWIC Card

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes: Top pay, 401K, Bonuses, Holiday Pay, Paid Training, Health, Life, Dental & Disability Insurances

Apply in person at 200 Beaulieu Dr., Suite 9B2 Lafayette, LA 70508 or call 337-984-3602, fax 337-984-5143 or email chrisd@dalemartinent.com

www.dalemartinoffshore.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.

LaBove

Plumbing Repairs

Trey LaBove, Owner 16844 W. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345 Ljp7038

treylabove84 @yahoo.com

985-991-1881 Credit & Debit Cards Accepted State Licensed & Insured

Jambon Convenience Store has an opening for a part-time cashier.

Apply in Person at

20804 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow.

No Phone Calls

Louisiana SW Transportation

CDL Vacuum Truck Drivers w/ X-end

Excellent Pay • Excellent Benefits • Join Our Commitment & Success in Providing Dependable Service

Call John at (985) 693-6266 Equal Opportunity Employer

sales@jambonboats.com

Dale Martin Offshore is accepting applications for the following positions:

Need A Babysitter?

Call Lee at 985-6962901. Openings for 2 children, ages infant to school age. Fulltime only. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates. Licensed.

Also power wash houses and drive ways. Call 985-2580465. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services: New construction, remodels, interior, exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing-new & repair.

Exp. Call 985-2580465 or 985-2586414. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total renovation & add ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc., plumbing, & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985291-0953. _________________ Child Care in Golden Meadow: Ages 1-7, full time & before/after school care. Call 3980121, leave message.

Teacher majored in early childhood care at Delgado University. _________________ I Do House Cleaning. FMI call 985-7091446. _________________

Accepting Applications for

Please send all applications by email to

$5,000 annual Retention Bonus for Captains & Mates

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC State Arbor’s License & Insured.

Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Pile Driving. For Sale: Used pilings, pecky cypress, firewood, mulch, & dirt. Call 632-2540. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Chris’s Creations Crafts, potholders for microwave, welding caps, bandannas (in LSU, Saints & Other Designs), and also alterations. Call 985258-1469. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call us! Indoor/Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985278-6936 or 985-278-7971. _________________

Larose, L.L.C. Join Our Winning Team!

NOW HIRING

PURCHASING AGENT: Candidate must have 1 year of experience in performing purchasing activities, preferably within a shipyard and / or fabrication setting. Has to be self-motivated and well organized. Must be knowledgeable in the materials and tools used in shipyard repair and consturction. Basic knowledge of computers and standard software required (i.e. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook). Oracle experience a plus.

Please apply in person 1515 Hwy 24 Larose, LA 70373 CRANE OPERATOR: Must have an active mobile crane certification and at least 2 Contact HR years of experience operating a Triple 7 Manitowoc lattice 985-693-7002 boom crane, cherry picker, and forklift.

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ 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.

Need Your Grass Cut? Call Tad Gaspard 215-8595 or 696-1888 _________________

NOTICES

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

PRAYERS

PRAYER TO AVERT HURRICANES Father, all the elements of nature obey Your command. Calm the storms that threaten us and turn our fear of Your power into praise of Your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.

Amen ___________________

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MEMORIALS

In Memory Of DUSTY RICHARDEL

Born: 2-9-1988 Died: 8-5-2010 It has been 4 years since Dusty’s passing affected our lives. He would want sweet memories to fill our hearts; even if our souls need to shed some tears.

He touched the lives of many with his wit, charm and the gift of laughter.

Dusty has been greatly missed by his family and friends. We can only hope that time will be our friend and give us comfort.

He will forever be in our hearts guarding and guiding us as one of God’s angels.

Love, Family & Friends ____________

In Loving Memory On Your Birthday Floyd Falgout, Sr. Sunrise: 8-2-23 Sunset: 9-26-13 We cannot send a birthday card,
 Your hand we cannot touch,
 But God will take our greetings
 To the one we love so much.

Thinking of you Dad on your birthday Love, your wife and family ____________

985-637-8633 Insured Commercial & Residential Douglas A. Plaisance, Owner / Operator

Need Your Grass Cut? Call Tad Gaspard

215-8595

In Loving Memory Jacob Chaisson

Sunrise: 2-8-89 Sunset: 8-2-09 It’s five years today and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and ache to hear that crazy laugh.

Time lessens the sharpness of the pain, but doesn’t heal the wound.

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, expect to be acknowledged for some special contributions this week. Stand up and take your bow with grace and appreciation.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

OBITUARIES

JERRY ROUSSE Jerry J. Rousse, 68, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, passed away on July 26, 2014.

No services planned at this time. A private service will be held at a later date.

He is survived by wife, Linda M. Rousse; daughter Stacy Lorraine and husband Todd; grandchildren, Brayah and Bailey Lorraine; sister in law, Janet Rousse; foster brother, Brian Thibodeaux.

He was preceded in death by parents, Emile “Pe Pe” Rousse and Rosemary Rousse and brother Gary Rousse.

He enjoyed going to the casino and horseracing. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and all his extra grandchildren that swam in his pool. __________________

DENNIS DOUCET, SR. Dennis J. “Big Red” Doucet, Sr., 64, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014.

Visitation was held at SamartMothe Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 31, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 1 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lauri A. Doucet; mother, Willie Mae Cheramie Melancon; son, Dennis J. Doucet, Jr.; daughter, Casey Doucet Lachmann; sisters, Robin Melancon Callais, Margie Melancon, Shelley Doucet; one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence T. Doucet; stepfather, Stanley Melancon.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. __________________

EULA THERIOT Eula Mae “Mae” Theriot, 85 a life long resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on July 31 2014 at 4:25 a.m.

No services are planned.

She is survived by daughters, Linda T. Guidry and husband Morris Guidry, Jr., Grace T. LaViolette and husband Russell LaViolette; grandchildren, Richelle G. Rousse (Lonnie), Renata Guidry and Kristi LaViolette; great grandchild, Sagan Rousse.

She was preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Dickason Theriot; parents, Andrew Griffin and Oria Kiger Griffin; brothers, Derris Griffin, Richard Griffin, Eunice Griffin, Sr., and John Gilbert Griffin; sister, Enolia G. Guilbeau. __________________

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

JULY 28, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Wanda Taylor, 22, 2315 Laurel Valley Rd., Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Lionelle Cheramie, 25, 200 E. 30th St., Cut Off. Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, scdtp (felony), resisting an officer, contempt of court, theft of goods, enter/remain after being forbidden.

Roland Price, Jr., 54, 122-A Solar Trailer Park, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Ricky Curole, 23, 18360 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Robert Gravois, III, 28, 1028 People St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Simon Bruce, 23, 176 W. 79th St., Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Darren Walker, 22, 519 Paula Dr., Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Christen Fletcher, 25, 442 Paula Dr., Thibodaux. Possession of lortab, stopping standing or parking outside business or residence.

Deana Melancon, 47, 190 Valerie St., Lockport. Contempt of court.

Jimmy Pitre, 59, 137 E. 178th St., Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Lataya Henry, 28, 1601 Cardinal Dr., Thibodaux. Cruelty to a juvenile, fugitive.

JULY 29, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Gary Jones, 50, 116 Iris St., Thibodaux. Failure to register and notify as a sex offender.

Joby Champagne, 41, 130 E. 130th St., Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Brook Crosby, 33, 212 Norman Lane, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment.

William Fonseca, 53, 103 Orange St., Lockport. Possession of valium, poss. of xanax, poss. of marijuana 1st offense.

Ernest Woods, 30, 109 Park Ave, Thibodaux. 2 cts. of violation of a protective order.

Clifton Andras, 38, 2197 Choctaw Rd., Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts), probation violation, failure of sex offender to notify law enforcement of change of address/residence or other info.

Daniel Herrera, 24, 139 W. 131st St., Cut Off. Theft (felony).

JULY 30, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randy Chaisson, 30, 250 Crochetville Road, Montegut. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Janiya Griffin, 23, 304 Williams St., Raceland. Contempt of court (5 cts), fugitive.

Nathaniel Sherman, II, 17, 470 Danos St., Lot 2, Raceland. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (felony).

Legal advertisement TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order

by Council Member Jay Lafont who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker, Police Chief Euris Dubois ABSENT: Council Member Stephen Resweber Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny Jr., and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as presented.

Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr., seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended.

Nicole Norelli and Erik Johnson was recognized and addressed the council concerning a project from the Audubon LA – 2014 nesting season.

Amy Martinez with Entergy was recognized and addressed the council concerning preparation for the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo. Two linemen will be stationed here in Grand Isle to address any problems that may occur during the Tarpon Rodeo week.

Harry Davis was recognized and addressed the council concerning drainage behind his home on Hebert Lane. Asked if the street/drainage crew could possibly remove grass and slime that is clogging the drainage ditch.

Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the

Tia Bennett, 17, 416 Frederick Dr., Thibodaux. Aggravated flight from an officer, resisting an officer, resisting an officer w/force or violence, driver must be licensed.

William Massey, 23, 617 St. Charles By-Pass Rd., Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery (open charge warrant).

Philip Williams, 73, 268 Brocato Lane, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Adrianne Lagarde, 31, 309 Ayo St., Raceland. Aggravated arson-inhabited dwelling, felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile (sex offense-registration required).

Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Lazaro Carbajal, 43, 155 Country Boy Ct, Houma. Taking/selling commercial fish or bait species w/o commercial license, harvesting oysters w/o oyster harvesters license, injuring public records (felony), filing or maintaining false public records (felony).

Thibodaux Police Department Aaron Lejeune, 23, 160 Marina Dr., Gibson. Theft by shoplifting.

Calvin Dupont, 34, 160 Marina Dr., Gibson, Resisting an officer, theft by shoplifting-attempted.

Irvin Settoon, III, 42, 59015 New Camp Road, White Castle, LA. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Louisiana State Police Nicholas Basulito, 19, 120 W. 120th St., Cut Off. DWI 1st offense, hit and run, careless operation.

JULY 31,2014 Lockport Police Department Shawn Besson, 21, 350 Comeaux Dr., Lockport. Contempt of court.

Justin Theriot, 25, 133 Danos St., Raceland. Contempt of court.

Harbor Police Jared Brown, 27, 231 Countryboy Court, Houma. Fugitive of Harbor Police Department.

GRAND ISLE ARRESTS July 24, 2014 Justin Paul Mayeux, 33, 3289 Valmont Lane, Kenner. Aggravated assault, simple battery.

Wendell A. Chauvin, 54, 4055 Francis St., Berwick. Grand Isle warrant-hit and run.

July 25, 2014 Casey Ferguson, 23, 232 Central Avenue, Reserve, LA. Disturbing the peace by intoxication.

July 26, 2014 Joshua Matherne, 20, 224 W. 104th St., Cut Off. Disturbing the peace by intoxication, resisting arrest, Jefferson Parish warrant (contempt).

Douglas R. Miller, 41, 112 Judge Adam Lane, Grand Isle. Domestic abuse battery.

Robert N. Ippolito, 19, 253 Riverview Dr., St. Rose, LA. Disturbing the peace-drunk in public, urinating in public.

Michael C. Macaluso, 36, 602 Kent Ave., Metairie. Jefferson Parish warrant (contempt of court).

July 27, 2014 Dennis R. Creppel, III, 26, 132 E. 173rd St., Golden Meadow. Disturbing the peace-drunk.

Aaron M. Masterson, 17, 2111 Lakeview Rd., Lakeview, NY. Trespassing.

June 30, 2014 town meeting as written.

Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr., seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the July 08, 2014 town meeting as written.

A first hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance approving the annexation of an area of undeveloped property designated as Mud Island.

Police Chief Euris Dubois was recognized and gave the following police report: For the period of June 24 – July 21, 2014 there were 12 arrest, 13 accidents and 43 traffic citations issued; call outs handled totaled 717; major call handled consisted of 47 medical calls, 1 structure fire, 3 water rescue, 3 grass fires. Fines collected for the period totaled $9,175.00.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed to approve the request for Verizon Wireless to apply for a permit from the Corps to place a tower in Cheniere.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed to waive permit fees for the 1st Annual Grand Isle Chap-

Kloey Foret, Gage Oncale and Abigayle Couvillion recently sold lemonade in Gheens to help raise money for funeral expenses for a young girl named Malia Leonard that passed away at age 13 from Rett’s Syndrome.

The kids raised $212 and donated it to Malia’s family to help with funeral expenses. Anyone wanting to make a monetary donation can visit the gofundme account set up in Malia Leonard’s name.

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.

Wise Old Gentleman

A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home near a junior high school. He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment.

Then a new school year began. The very next afternoon three young boys, full of youthful, after-school enthusiasm, came down his street, beating merrily on every trash can they encountered. The crashing percussion continued day after day, until finally the wise old man decided it was time to take some action. ter Street Survivors poker run that is being held on August 2, 2014.

Council Member Lafont request/report: 1.Jefferson Parish Mosquito control will have aerial spraying for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 24, 2014. 2.

Primary Care Clinic hours for Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo week are Thursday, July 24, 2014 thru Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. 3. Request speed bump on Capitol Lane. 4. Request lights at Carl Santiny Park on Chighizola Lane. 5. RV ordinance needs to be adjusted and possibly discussed for a change. 6. Jefferson Parish Council Meeting will be on July 23, 2014, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building.

Motion by Council Member Ray Santiny seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

Jay Lafont, Mayor Pro-Temp Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Janet Scardino, Mayor’s Secretary Town of Grand Isle

The next afternoon, he walked out to meet the young percussionists as they banged their way down the street. Stopping them, he said, “You kids are a lot of fun. I like to see you express your exuberance like that. In fact, I used to do the same thing when I was your age. Will you do me a favor?

I’ll give you each a dollar if you’ll promise to come around every day and do your thing.”

The kids were elated and continued to do a bang-

up job on the trash cans.

After a few days, the old-timer greeted the kids again, but this time he had a sad smile on his face.

“This recession’s really putting a big dent in my income,” he told them. “From now on, I’ll only be able to pay you 50 cents to beat on the cans.”

The noisemakers were obviously displeased, but they accepted his offer and continued their afternoon ruckus. A few days later, the wily retiree approached them again as they drummed their way down the street.

“Look,” he said, “I haven’t received my Social Security check yet, so I’m not going to be able to give you more than 25 cents.

Will that be okay?”

“A lousy quarter?,” the drum leader exclaimed. “If you think we’re going to waste our time, beating these cans around for a quarter, you’re nuts! No way, mister. We quit!”

And the old man enjoyed peace and serenity for the rest of his days.