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Sunday, August 30, 2015

Voter Registration Week begins Monday, lasts thru Friday

BATON ROUGE, La.—Secretary of State Tom Schedler is joining with Registrars of Voters across the state the week of August 31st through September 4th, 2015 hosting Voter Registration Week activities aimed at registering eligible citizens to vote.

“Our voter registration statistics are some of the most robust in the nation,” said Secretary of State Tom Schedler. “Approximately 84% of our eligible citizens are already registered because we’ve made it quick and easy. This week is the perfect time to get informed, check your registration status, and if you’re not already registered, get registered leading up to the statewide elections this fall.”

Louisiana was one of the first states in the nation to implement an easy, convenient online voter registration portal. Citizens with a valid Louisiana driver’s license can register online 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the convenience of their home or office by visiting www.GeauxVote. com.

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Parish unveils coastal restoration plan

Practice patience …

Public meeting set for Sept. 16 Buster Avera Contributing Writer

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A familiar sight for the next three months in Larose? Traffic was bumper-to-bumper over the high rise spanning the Intracoastal Canal in Larose Wednesday around 4:15 p.m.

The traffic conditions were due to the closure of the West Larose lift span bridge while crews paint the structure. It is estimated to be out for approximately three months, at least until November 26.

Motorists should expect delays especially during afternoon hours.

Judge: Government should pay $3 billion to fix damage done to wetlands

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A judge ruled Thursday that the federal government should foot the bill — tagged at about $3 billion — for fixing damage done to wetlands just outside New Orleans by a shipping channel the Army Corps of Engineers dug in the 1960s.

The ruling Thursday by U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk ordered the federal government to pay the full cost of restoring the wetlands around the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, a shipping channel dug through marshlands as a shortcut from the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans.

The ruling can be appealed. The Army Corps says it’s reviewing the case and declined to comment.

Africk’s ruling comes on the heels of other rulings establishing the Army Corps can be held liable for damage the ill-advised shipping channel

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caused during Katrina’s flooding.

The corps has been held immune for flooding caused by other structures that failed during Katrina. The legal distinction has centered on the MRGO’s being a navigation channel rather than a flood protection feature. Since the Flood Control Act of 1928, the corps has been held immune from damage caused by flood protection structures, such as levees and floodwalls.

Louisiana’s attorney general, James D. “Buddy” Caldwell, hailed Thursday’s ruling as a victory in the state’s fight with the Army Corps over who should pay to restore the MRGO. In a statement, Caldwell said the ruling would “protect important state taxpayer dollars.” He added that Africk’s ruling would spur the restoration toward completion.

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NY teens allegedly stole credit card numbers at Houma restaurant

HOUMA, La. (AP) — Two teenage girls from Brooklyn, New York, are accused of charging $30,000 to credit card numbers stolen while they worked for a week as waitresses in Houma.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter says 17-year-old Wendy Liu and 18-year-old Ke Xin Lin are being held in New York on $400,000 bond each.

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New Grand Isle park to enhance Island’s water quality

The Town of Grand Isle held a ribbon cutting August 20 celebrating a new project aimed at providing water quality improvements for the Island’s community.

The project, called Ninety-West Park, is funded by the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch presented town officials with a check in the amount of $853,000 to fund the project.

The town owns a one-acre site adjacent to the marsh on the “back” side of the island on which the system will be built. The Town of Grand Isle acquired the property from the Grand Isle Port Commission.

The Park, which will be located at the corner of Ludwig and Medical Streets, will route storm water runoff that has col-

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Some of the millions of dollars which British Petroleum must pay to Gulf Coast states and local governments as a result of the 2010 Horizon disaster are finally beginning to trickle into the “pockets” of those entities.

Lafourche Parish Government’s initial share, part of $787 million paid to Louisiana, comes from penalties paid by BP under the Clean Water Act/Restore Act. That share “The money is $1.3 million, is in our and the money is “in our account”, account.” says Parish AdParish Administrator ministrator Archie Chaisson Archie Chaisson.

Under provisions of the 2012 Restore Act, local governments must show how they will spend the money and receive approval from the Federal Government prior to spending it.

Applicants such as Lafourche Parish are required to submit a multiyear plan to the Treasury Department that describes activities to be funded, their locations, a budget, milestones, and criteria for measuring success.

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For example, plans call for construction of a porous concrete and open concrete grid paver parking lot to mitigate runoff. A circular outdoor classroom will feature super pervious pavers and porous concrete and a central rain garden.

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Sunday, August 30, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use! Early registration due Aug. 31 for 5K race

The Bayou Bell Ringers are hosting a family-friendly 5K run/walk on Saturday, September 19 at the Lockport Bayouside Park. Early registration is $25 and has been extended through August 31. Race day registration is $30 and starts at 7:30 a.m. until race time at 9 a.m.

The event will feature white beans, jambalaya and hamburgers. Fingerprinting for children and health screenings will also be available.

Sponsorships are available and encouraged. For more information, contact Pam at 985-691-7239 or Brenda at 985-855-6895.

Pageant, scholarship deadline Sept. 1

The winner of the 2015 French Food Festival Queen’s Pageant will not only receive a sash, train, mantle, and crown, but will now be the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship as well as a paid entry into the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals Queen of Queens Pageant.

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher upon applying.

Applicants must be females between 17 and 23 years

old and reside in Lafourche Parish. A $100 entry fee must be paid at the time the application is turned in. No refunds will be issued after the deadline if you withdraw from the pageant.

Rehearsal will be held on Friday, September 18th in the Larose Civic Center gymnasium. Rehearsal is mandatory and generally lasts 2.5 hours. If you cannot attend rehearsal, you will not be allowed to participate in the pageant; no exceptions.

The Coronation will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

Application deadline is Tuesday, September 1.

Please email frenchfood festival@bayoucivicclub.org or call the Larose Civic Center Office at (985) 6937355 for more information.

LRD3 to meet Sept. 1

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building in Galliano on Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Medicare info. sessions to be held in September

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. will hold educational sessions about Medicare Part D in the coming weeks. The public is invited to attend. Local dates ad times include: - Sept. 1 at the Gheens

Community Center at 12 noon.

- Sept. 2 at the V H Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center, 131 Barataria St., Lockport, 11 a.m.

- Sept. 4 at the Cut Off Youth Center, 5510 W. Ave. D, Cut Off, 10:30 a.m.

- Sept. 10 at the Larose Senior Center, 307 E. 5th St., Larose, 10:30 a.m.

- Sept. 14 at the Golden Meadow Senior Center, 103 Ena Drive, Golden Meadow, 10:30 a.m.

If you have any questions contact Chantell or Charlene at 985-532-0457.

Craft show early registration due Sept. 4

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.

Ladies Day RSVPs needed by Sept. 1

The Larose Cut Off Church of Christ, corner of Hwy. 308 and E. 16th St., Larose, will host a Ladies Day Event on Saturday, September 12.

Guest speaker will be Maria Richardson of the West Thibodaux Bypass Church of Christ. Topic will be The Only Hope.

Registration and refreshments will begin at 8:30 till 9 a.m. Event times are 9 till 10:45 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. till 12 noon.

Please RSVP by September 1st. For more information call 985-693-3026 and leave a message or call Betty at 632-5644.

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One of the most common causes of sciatic leg pain is the “Vertebral Subluxation Complex.� It can be accompanied by bulging or herniated discs which separate each spinal bone. This can irritate or put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. The result can be an intense pain, burning, numbness or tingling in either or both legs.

The chiropractic approach is to use carefully directed and controlled pressure to remove the irritation from the spinal structures. These chiropractic “adjustments� are quite effective in reducing nerve compression and its associated symptoms.

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South Lafourche Class of 1985, 30-year class reunion organizers are looking for all classmates that may not have been reached via Facebook. Please send contact info and payment to: SL Class of 1985, P.O. Box 873, Larose, LA 70373.

A mass for deceased classmates will be at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Reunion party/dance will be held at St. Joseph Recreation Center, 8 p.m. to midnight, (Halloween night), with the family picnic on November 1 at the Larose Regional Park at 11 a.m.

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Lafourche library to launch 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program in September

It’s never too soon to encourage children to read.

With that in mind, the Lafourche Parish Public Library is launching 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten at its library branches in September.

The goal behind this reading initiative is simple, but ambitious: to have children experience 1,000 books before they set foot in a kindergarten classroom.

Ultimately, the program aims to have children ready to read by kindergarten and foster positive interaction between parents and children and with their local library.

In September, all branches of the library will host programs wherein staff members will introduce the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to parents attending.

Those familiar with the library’s annual Summer Reading Program will recognize many aspects of this new program. Parents can register their children, from birth through kindergarten, at any library branch and

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will be given information about the program and their child’s first reading log.

Each time the child reaches certain milestones, for 100, 300, or 500 books, for example, rewards follow.

When the child reaches 1,000 books, they can take part in a graduation ceremony, where they’ll receive a graduation certificate, book, bag, and graduation cap. They can also have their photo taken to be displayed at their library branch’s Wall of Fame photo display.

To become a program “graduate,� children who register must complete the 1,000 books challenge by August 1 of the year in which they enter kindergarten.

Each year, the library will also host celebration events for those children who participate.

For more information, stop by your local library branch in September or visit the following library branches during these children’s programs: South Lafourche Branch, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off: September 1, 10:30 a.m.

Golden Meadow Branch, 1403 N. Bayou Drive: September 1, 5 p.m.

- Raceland Branch, 177

Recreation Drive: September 2, 10:30 a.m.

- Gheens Branch, 153 N. Leon Drive: September 2, 4:30 p.m.

- Lockport Branch, 720 Crescent Avenue: September 3, 10:30 a.m.

- Larose Branch, 305 E. Fifth Street: September 3, 11 a.m.

Library visitors in September can learn more about keeping their children healthy and safe, with the help of a few special guests. Check out these free programs.

Learn more about children and car seat and seat belt safety when representatives of Lady of the Sea General Hospital’s The Learning Center visit the Larose Library on September 10, at 12 p.m. and the Golden Meadow Library on September 18, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

For more library events, visit the library’s website at www.lafourche.org or pick up a copy of your library branch’s monthly calendar.

Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Branch Library.

She can be reached at 6327140 or kgaudet @lafourche.org.

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BRIEF Millions in cocaine seized

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CHALMETTE, La. (AP) — Plaquemines Parish narcotics agents have seized nearly 200 pounds of cocaine.

Sheriff Lonnie Greco said in a news release the location of Thursday’s seizure was been withheld because of the ongoing investigation.

Greco said the estimated wholesale value of the drugs is $4.5 million, and the street value is estimated to be $18 million.

He said it was the largest seizure of cocaine in the history of Plaquemines Parish.

The news release did not mention any arrest. ___

Judge in Texas dismisses lawsuit by A&M’s Chavis against LSU

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge has dismissed a contract dispute lawsuit filed by A&M defensive coordinator John Chavis against his former employer, LSU. A judge in Bryan ruled the coach’s lawsuit does not belong in Texas.

Lawyers for LSU had raised jurisdiction issues.

Chavis coached defense at LSU for six years but left earlier this year to join the Aggies. Both sides sued each other in February.

LSU, which filed suit in Louisiana, says Chavis broke his contract and owes the school $400,000.

Chavis, who sued in Bryan, says the Tigers still owe him $200,000.

Texas A&M officials declined comment on last Fri-

day’s ruling. An attorney for Chavis says he never had a legitimate contract with LSU and will continue to contest the claims. ___

Man accused of shooting trooper had long criminal past

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The man accused of gunning down a Louisiana state trooper who stopped to offer him roadside assistance last Sunday spent much of the past two decades in and out of prison, including a stint for setting his mother’s house on fire.

Burglary.

Assault.

Arson. A string of DWIs. Kevin Daigle’s criminal history, provided to The Associated Press by law enforcement officials across two parishes in southwest Louisiana, was lengthy.

He’d only been out of jail since March.

Alcohol was the switch, according to Daigle’s sisterin-law. “Kevin was a good person until he started drinking. When he started drinking, he went bonkers,� said Diane Daigle. “All his life he was like that. The first drink he took in his mouth, it took everything out of him and he became like a Jekyll and a Hyde.�

Police suspect Daigle, 53, had been drinking when they say he shot Senior Trooper Steven Vincent on Sunday evening. ___

New Jersey teacher who was late for work 111 times keeps job

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — An elementary school teacher has been allowed to keep his job even though he was late for work 111 times over a two-year period.

In a decision filed Aug. 19, an arbitrator rejected an attempt by the Roosevelt Elementary School to fire

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15-year veteran Arnold Anderson from his $90,000-ayear job, saying he was entitled to progressive discipline.

Anderson was late 46 times in the most recent school year through March 20 and 65 times in the previous school year, the arbitrator said.

But the arbitrator criticized Anderson’s claim that the quality of his teaching outweighed his tardiness.

He relied on “microquibbles of a few unpersuasive explanations, with a macro-default position that even when he is late he nevertheless delivers a superb educational experience to his grateful students,� the arbitrator wrote.

The arbitrator found that the district failed to provide Anderson with due process by providing him with a formal notice of inefficiency or by giving him 90 days to correct his failings before terminating his employment.

The district has withheld raises for his tardiness and Anderson will remain suspended without pay until Jan. 1.

New state regulations that cover the filing of tenure charges require rulings by state-appointed arbitrators that once took years to occur within 90 days, making it easier to accuse teachers of inefficiency. ___

Danos wins Shell contract

GRAY – Danos has been selected by Shell Offshore Inc. to fabricate three boarding valve skid assemblies for its deep-water Appomattox project.

The project, which will engage five Danos divisions – coatings, fabrication, instrumentation and electrical, project management and procurement – will begin immediately, and is expected to take about 12 months to complete. “Shell and Danos have worked on projects together for the past 44 years,� said Mark Danos, construction and fabrication division manager. “It’s an exciting time. Not only is this a great opportunity for Danos, it will create new jobs at our Amelia facility.�

The boarding valve skids will be fabricated at Danos’ Amelia fabrication facility and shipped to Ingleside, Texas for integration on the facility topside.

Following integration, the equipment will be installed on a floating production platform located in deep-water Gulf of Mexico, about 80 miles off the Louisiana coast.

Sunday, August 30, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Longtime Saints recall the team’s role in Katrina recovery

Remembering Katrina ‌ 10 years later

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Coming off a career-threatening injury, Drew Brees had little choice but to sign with a downtrodden franchise in a disaster zone.

Sean Payton became coach of the Saints only after being passed over for the job he really wanted in Green Bay. Receiver Marques Colston and linemen Jahri Evans and Zach Strief all arrived via the 2006 draft, wondering what they were getting into as New Orleans struggled to recover from Hurricane Katrina.

In the decade since the August 2005 storm, the Saints helped the region find something to celebrate, and the longtime Saints are humbled and proud to have been part of the recovery. “When I went there, it was like, ‘Man, sorry that you’re stuck going to New Orleans,’�

Strief, who played at Northwestern. “Now I think the city’s had such a renaissance, and the growth is kind of exploding right now. It’s fun to be a part of it, and it’s fun to see that city you feel like you kind of grew up with expand and get so

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much respect.�

The 10-year anniversary of one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history is a time of reflection for many connected to the Saints, whose return to New Orleans in 2006, following one season of displacement to San Antonio, became one of the biggest feel-good stories in NFL history. Rebuilding residents, who’d been worried they might lose the team for good, widely credited the club’s triumphant return for lifting spirits at a time when life was particularly hard. “What happened was you saw people come together, you saw the city come together. It made us as a team want to do something great for them,� said Evans, who helped out on Habitat for Humanity projects in flood-ravaged neighborhoods where many residents otherwise couldn’t afford to rebuild. “It just felt good to see those people happy, to see the people of New Orleans happy when we have success, and just by doing what we love.�

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Children were relatively scarce, with many finishing the school year in the communities they had evacuated to, while local neighborhoods and schools remained in various states of ruin. “There were still so many questions with the infrastructure, the schooling, hospitals,� Payton said. “You recognized very quickly that it was much bigger than football.�

Payton’s first team wasn’t his best, but arguably was his most extraordinary.

Not only was Payton a rookie coach, but he’d replaced more than half the roster of a team that had gone 3-13 a season earlier.

New Orleans improved to 10-6, earning the No. 2 seed in the NFC and winning a playoff game against Philadelphia to advance to the franchise’s first NFC Championship game.

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Sunday, August 30, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Domestic terror organizations seek to poison our Democracy with violence

Almost every day the news media reports one group of people doing mean and hateful things to another group. Sometimes this takes the form of terrorists activity involving killing and torching. This form of hatred seems prevalent throughout the world.

Why do we humans hate each other? We are supposed to be civilized but we often act like barbarians.

In the U.S. the Southern Poverty Law Centers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are the nation’s leading sources for reliable analysis of domestic terror organizations. They have reported that hate and extremist groups continue to operate at an alarming level in our country.

These groups are formenting racist violence, seeking to poison our democracy, and sometimes plotting domestic terrorist attacks. As radical violence continues to plague the U.S., extremists are increasingly moving out of organized groups into the anonymity of the Internet.

For example, the hate site Stormfront and other racist groups have raked in hundreds of new members and tens of thousands of dollars since Dylann Roof’s brutal June 17 killing spree in Charleston, S.C. Now, Florida officials are investigating Stormfront for illegal business activities.

The Southern Poverty Law Center counted 784 active hate groups in the United States in 2014. They have seen an increase in the number of persons associated with white supremacist activity online since 9/11.

Of the 784 hate groups active in the US, California is the state with the highest number of hate groups: 57; the total number of Active Ku Klux Klan groups in 2014 was 72; the largest number of groups by ideology was the Neo-Nazi with 142.

The SPLC advocates three responses to hatred.

First, seek justice. We all need to stand up for the powerless, the exploited and other victims of discrimination and hate. For more than four decades, the SPLC has won landmark cases that brought systemic reforms – toppling remnants of Jim Crow segregation and destroying violent white supremacist groups. They have fought for equality for women, vulnerable children, the LGBT community and the disabled. They have protected migrant workers from abuse and ensured the humane treatment of prisoners.

Second, teach tolerance. Their Teaching Tolerance project combats prejudice among our nation’s youth while promot-

ing equality, inclusiveness and just learning environments in the classroom.

They produce an array of anti-bias resources that they distribute, free of charge, to educators across the country – award-winning classroom documentaries, lesson plans and curricula, Teaching Tolerance magazine, and more.

Third, fight hate. The SPLC is the premiere U.S. non-profit organization monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists – including the Ku Klux Klan, the neoNazi movement, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, antigovernment militias, Christian Identity adherents and others.

They are currently

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People who hate others are insecure. They have to put someone else down to build themselves up. People who hate are not happy people. Look at their faces.

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Jesus tried to tell us that we should remove all hatred from our hearts. We should even love our enemies.

The reason for his

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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

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.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m.

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

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

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

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

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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 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

13581 East Main - Larose

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

our hearts.

“Let us love one another because love is of God” (1John 4:7).

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

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New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church will present The Catholic Experience on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose.

Guest speaker will be Father Joseph Tregre, Oremus: The Gift of Prayer.

CATHOLIC

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

hearts. In addition, if we want to be happy, we have to forgive and let go of anything that harbors hate in

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

Our Lady of the Rosary Church to present The Catholic Experience

teaching is that we are supposed to be like God who is all loving. We cannot be all loving with hate in our

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UNITED METHODIST

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

United Methodist Church of Grand Isle Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

PENTECOSTAL

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13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano

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Insurance Agents

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Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

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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

Parish

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Chaisson unveiled the parish’s draft version, called the “Multiyear Implementation Plan” at Tuesday’s Lafourche Parish Council public meeting in Mathews.

The plan targets five major areas of the parish which have suffered and are continuing to suffer significant land loss. They have been previously identified as key elements of the state’s Coastal Master Plan.

The $1.3 million will be specifically used in each of the five areas for “engineering, design, and permitting activities to advance the project(s) toward implementation”, according to the plan.

Those projects are: — Mississippi River Long Distance Sediment Pipeline ($434,760); an ongoing project to restore marshland in several parishes by eventually directing river sediment into Lafourche’s part of the Barataria Basin on the northern side of Little Lake.

— Grand Bayou Freshwater Reintroduction ($79,870); to increase freshwater flow from the Atchafalaya River into Grand Bayou Canal through the Intracoastal Waterway. This effort is targeted to nourish and create marsh west of Grand Bayou near Hwy. 24 in the Larose area.

— West Belle Pass Marsh Creation ($360,860); will build approximately 11,000 acres of marsh from Belle Pass to Golden Meadow on the west side of Hwy. 1. (This project includes rebuilding marsh around most of Catfish Lake.)

— Catfish Lake Marsh Creation ($177,930); a plan to build marsh southwest of the lake.

— Bayou L’Ours to Leeville Marsh Creation ($270,550); a plan to recreate about 5500 acres of marsh along Hwy. 1 east of Leeville.

Although these projects will take years to complete and the source of funding is still unclear, Chaisson is confident that money will be available in the future.

“We will get a large chunk of help from the state,” said Chaisson, noting that the major focus now is in being proactive in acquiring the permits and doing other preliminary work required by law.

The Restore Act also requires that any multiyear plan must be presented for public comment and review for 45 days prior to final approval.

Chaisson announced that the draft plan will be presented at a public meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at the Larose Civic Center.

In the meantime, interest may be directed to Archie Chaisson, Lafourche Parish Administrator, by emailing parishadministrator@lafourchegov.org, or by phoning (985) 446-82476.

MRGO

From 1-A

The spat over payment of the restoration work began when the Army Corps asked the state to share the cost of the work.

Costs for Corps projects are routinely split between the federal government and states, but the state argues that Congress made an exception here.

In October 2014, the state sued the Army Corps, challenging its demand the state pay a large share of the restoration, estimated at $1 billion.

The outcome of this fight over costs, though, is unclear. The Army Corps can appeal Africk’s ruling and draw the matter out into a lengthy legal fight.

Park

From 1-A

Ninety-West Park will include parking, benches, interpretive and educational signs, and observation areas surrounding the swale.

Other public needs such as trash receptacles will also be provided. A sign indicating the use of state funding will be included as well.

Bidding on construction is expected to be completed in September of 2015.

Voter

From 1-A

Additionally, residents of Louisiana can register in person at their parish Registrar of Voters Office, when they apply for/renew their driver’s license at any Office of Motor Vehicles or when obtaining services at public assistance agencies and armed forces recruitment offices.

Citizens wishing to register by mail can complete an application which can be found at www.GeauxVote.com, at public libraries or through registration drives.

To register and vote in Louisiana individuals must be: - a U.S. citizen; at least 17 years old to register and 18 years old prior to the next election to vote; - not under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony; - not under a judgment of full interdiction for mental incompetence or partial interdiction with suspension of voting rights; - and a resident in the state and parish in which you seek to register and vote “Registering to vote and participating in our election process is a precious right we all should cherish,” said Secretary Schedler. “Innovations like online voter registration make exercising that right easier than ever before, and I am proud to work hand in hand with the registrars of this state on this annual event.”

Below is a comprehensive listing of scheduled activities for Lafourche Parish: - Monday, Aug. 31 from 9-11 a.m., Voting Machine Warehouse, 1450 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux; Early voting and Election Day voting machines will be available for viewing and mock voting.

- Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 9:30-11 a.m., St. Joseph Manor, 1201 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux; - Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 1-3 p.m., Golden Meadow Town Hall, 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, (in front of Office of Motor Vehicles); - Thursday, Sept. 3, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Lockport Public Library, 720 Crescent Ave., Lockport; - Friday, Sept. 4, from 9-11 a.m., South Lafourche Public Library, 16241 E. Main St., Galliano; and - Saturday, Sept. 5, from 8 a.m.-noon, Lafourche Central Market, 4484 LA Hwy. 1, Raceland.

The Gubernatorial Primary in Louisiana is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th. The last day to register to vote for the primary is Wednesday, September 23rd.

Theft

Ke Xin Lin

Wendy Liu

From 1-A

He tells news outlets that each faces 25 counts of identity theft and of violating the Anti-Skimming Act. He also said the suspects have previous arrests in New York and New Jersey for similar offenses.

Larpenter says 25 residents of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes reported in July that their bank or credit cards had been used without authorization.

Detectives found that all had used their cards between June 26 and July 3 at Dynasty Buffet Chinese Restaurant, 6425 W. Park Ave. in Houma.

None of the cards was stolen. Detectives say their numbers were duplicated.

Sheriff’s Office detectives traveled to New York to continue their investigation, Larpenter said. They are trying to determine the identity of a middle-aged Asian male suspect of short and stocky build who was captured on video surveillance using the credit cards.

Anyone who is a victim of similar fraud is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 876-2500.

Saints

From 1-A

The season began with two road victories, followed by an emotional homecoming to the Superdome — which had undergone fasttracked repairs in less than one year to replace its storm-damaged roof and mitigate mold infestations caused by gaping water leaks. The stadium, which had been used as a storm shelter, also had to be sanitized because tens of thousands of evacuees were stranded in sweltering conditions there without electricity or plumbing for nearly a week.

Renovations weren’t entirely finished, but enough was done to host football when the Saints thrashed rival Atlanta, 233, on Sept. 25, 2006.

Strief still vividly remembers looking into the faces of Saints fans as he savored a celebratory walk to the tunnel.

“The amount of emotion in those people — and those were the ones you could see, so you’ve got to imagine it was behind them as well — it was so evident,” Strief recalled. “Who’s emotional after becoming 3-0 — like really emotional? And I think in that moment you realized, man, this is so much more.”

Three seasons later, in 2009-10, came the Saints’ only Super Bowl title, which set off raucous block parties rivaling anything seen during Mardi Gras.

The MVP of that Super Bowl was Brees, whose success was hardly assured when he first landed in New Orleans because of the surgery required to repair the

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torn labrum in his right shoulder.

“As confident as a person as I was, I knew the severity of that deal,” Brees said. “I was like tricking myself into believing that I was going to come back, and it was kind of like, ‘Fake it ‘til you make it.’

“I needed somebody to believe in me, and Sean was that person, the Saints were that organization and the City of New Orleans was that place,” Brees added.

Brees and his wife settled in New Orleans’ historic Uptown district, extensively renovating their new home while their foundation poured millions of dollars into ambitious projects providing area children places to learn and play.

Brees’ charitable legacy includes the Lusher Charter School, whose high school football team plays at Brees Family Field.

“New Orleans empowered me by bringing me in to say, ‘We believe in you and we need you.’ So I felt a great responsibility to the city, like Brittany and I can be a big part of this recovery,” Brees said. “There were all these people waiting to come back and there was nothing to come back to and they needed to know that somebody cared.

“I don’t know if I could have gone anywhere else and had the same results, or the same feeling or become the same player,” Brees said. “So I’m very much indebted to the city of New Orleans.” ___

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Public’s help sought to identify pair of shoplifters A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a recent shoplifting case.

At around 4:45 p.m. on Friday, August 21, two unidentified male subjects exited the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Raceland with several cases of alcoholic beverages.

The two men fled in a dark-colored sedan and turned to head northbound on LA Highway 1.

Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspects as they exited the store. Anyone who can identify these men is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at

Online: AP NFL websites: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL

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Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

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HOMES

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LAND

Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks.

Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s.

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108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, living rm, kitchen & bath. Call 985-6933883. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, in Central Lafourche area, $300/mth. plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ Trailer For Rent on E. 7th St., Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, unfurnished. $500/mth, $500/dep.

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Call 985-691-3099. _________________ Mobile Home & Lot For Sale: 2 br, 2 ba, lot 150x70, carport & shed, 116 Wilfred Duet St., Golden Meadow. Call 985691-7932 by appt.

Ideal for fishing camp. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, central heat/air, utilities pd., $750/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________

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Golden Meadow, Camper Trailer For Rent: Maximum 2 people, $450/mth, utilities pd. No deposit. Call 985-4645001. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport /Valentine area. 3 br, 2 ba, bayouside w/pier. Call 985-9910902. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Gheens. FMI call 985-532-6755. _________________ Apts. For Rent: No pets, 2 br, 1 ba, $650/mth, $600/security dep. Call 985-2587510. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3BR, 1ba. with appliances, W/D, huge yard, shed, water paid, central A/C and heat. $900/mo and $600 dep. 148 Jerica St. in Galliano. Call 985291-1545. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Behind larger home, 2 br with 2 lg. living rooms, plenty of yard outside.

Utilities & grass cutting in price. $950/mth. Located at 2142 S. Alex Plaisance in Golden Meadow. FMI call Kenny at 225-2871725. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, fully furn., utilities pd., $800/mth, background check, no pets, no smoking inside. Call 985-4757272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, laundry rm, with w/d. $1000/mth, utilities included, $800/damage dep. Located in Cut Of. Cal 985-278-0122 for more details. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, $600/mth, $550/dep., Larose area; House For Rent: 3 br, 2 full baths, lg. master bedroom, custom made, all remodeled, very nice, front/back porch, lg. yard. $900/mth, $900/dep. Must see!

Call Scott at 985-2911146 or Lucy at 985696-4785. _________________ Lg. 2 br Apt. For Rent, located in Galliano. $850/mth, landlord pays all utilities.

FMI call Carol at 727324-9323 or Roger at 727-330-0891. _________________ Studio Apt. For Rent: $550/mth, utilities pd, no pets, no smoking inside, background check. Call 985-475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apartments Hwy 3161 Cut Off. For Rent: Spacious 2BR, 1ba. apt. Full kitchen and washer and dryer included. Pets welcomed. $1,000/mo with 12 month lease.

See pics at coteblancheapartments.co m. Call Bill at 985325-5626 FMI. _________________

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Commercial Bldg.

For Rent: 13301 W. Main, Larose. 1200 sq. ft., Call 985-6914215 or 985-258-1283 for details. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, in Cut Off, partially furn., no pets, no smoking inside, background check, utilities pd. $975/mth, $975/dep. Call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3BR, 1ba., located at 313 Comeaux Dr. in Lockport. $650/mo and $600/dep.

Contact 985-258-5273 or 985258-6610. _________________ 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: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood, quiet area. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985691-1367, 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 985-856-2606. _________________ 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 1 6 7 t h r e n t a l @gmail.com _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, in Cut Off, w/appl. & dishwasher, central ac, & pd. water. No smoking, no pets. $850/mth, $600/dep. Call 985632-4723. _________________ House For Rent: 106 W. 161st St., Galliano. 3 br, 1 ba, fenced in yard. $900/mth, $900/dep.

Now taking applications. Call 985-2587352. _________________

MERCHANDISE

For Generator Sale: 27.5 KW North Star Generator P.T.O. Driven, never used.

Drive shaft and trailer included. $3,500. 504382-3488. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Like new, hardly used. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400.

Call 985-632-6619. _________________ (2) LSU Season Tickets For Sale: South end zone aisle seats.

Call 985-637-6478. _________________

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HELP WANTED

Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring part time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401-K benefits after qualifications period is reached. Apply at 186 Hwy, 3235, Galliano. _________________ What’s Brewing is in need of Part Time Kitchen Help. Apply in person. No phone calls please! _________________ Cash Magic Truckstop Casino in Larose is now hiring for all positions: Cstore, grill, casino & maintenance associates. Please apply in person. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. EOE. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area.

Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed.

Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext.

115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux.

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ 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. _________________ Gulf Coast Employment is accepting applications for all marine inshore and offshore positions.

Call 985-693-7750 or email contactus@ gulfcoastemploy.com _________________

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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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Reliable Service Inc. Now Hiring. 17958 W. 170th St., Galliano.

No Phone Calls Please. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

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SBL Construction, LLC has immediate opening for a CDL Class A Certified Driver and Operator.

FMI call Frank at 985665-1220. _________________

SERVICES

Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service: 985-691-7570. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 _________________ 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. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. 985-637-6279. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ DreamScapes Landscaping & Lawn Service, grass cutting, trimming, tree trimming & removal, flower beds also pressure washing & painting.

Call 985-278-9533 or 985278-3831. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________ 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 _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________

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. _________________

Looking For A Sitter? Sit for elderly or children, has references. Call 985-6962437. _________________ Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 985-696-7912, leave message. _________________ 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. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

985-637-8633 _________________

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NOTICES

State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Walworth County In ref: The marriage of Rachelle Dufrene, petitioner and Chad Dufrene, respondent.

Order to Appear: Case #15-FA-104. It is ordered that Chad Dufrene appear as follows before Daniel Johnson, Circuit Court Commissioner at Walworth County Judicial Center, 1800 County Rd., NN Elkhorn, WI 53121 on Oct. 14th, 2015 at 8:30 am or as soon as the matter may be heard. Failure by the party named above to appear may result in the court entering a judgment of divorce or legal separation in his/her absence. A copy of this order shall be personally served upon the party named above at least 24 hrs. before the time of the hearing if found in this county, and at least 72 hrs. before the hearing if found in Wisconsin, but not in this county.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability, in order to participate in the court process, please call 262-7417012 at least ten (10) working days prior to the schedule court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. _________________ The Greenhouse is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 13940 W. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. /s/ Massive Ent., LLC, dba: The Greenhouse. _________________ 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. _________________

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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.

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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.

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OBITUARIES

ELDA DOUCET Elda “L’Da” Collins Doucet, 85, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish passed away August 24, 2015.

Visitation was held on Saturday, August 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 8:00 a.m. till service time. A memorial service began at 10:00.

She is survived by her children, Shannon “Butch” Doucet (Linda), Patricia “Pat” Doucet, Marilyn Stanley (Russell), and Rodney John Doucet (Jan); grandchildren, Shannon Jr., Jordy, Lesley, Tyson, Tisa, Dallas, Wes Lee, and Joseph; 17 great grandchildren; brother, Englove “Brother” Collins, and sisters Eleanor C. Curol and Dorothy C. Wiseman.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wesley Jean Doucet; second, husband Kilren Autin, and third husband, Lester Boutte; parents, Braglon “B.J.” Collins and Lydia Lombas Collins; brother, Casey Roy Collins; sisters, Priscilla C. Leonard and Polly C. Braud, and adopted brother, Whitney Lombas, Sr. Mrs. Elda was an elementary school teacher for 42 years, 32 with Lafourche Parish and 10 with St. Peters Catholic Church School in Gueydan.

She was the author of the elementary children’s book “The Little Cajun who became a Guardian Angel”, a State President of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, member of the Homemakers of Lydia, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Mgsr. Carroll Badeaux Council and enjoyed singing songs to inspire her family and friends. Mrs. Doucet selflessly donated her body to science to assist the future of medical research to help others.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Masses for Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Elda or to a charity of your choice in her name.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

PATRICIA GASTON Patricia Joan Gaston, 62, a native of Houma and resident of Franklin and former resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on August 24, 2105.

Visitation was held on Thursday, August 27 from 9 a.m. till serv-

ice time at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church with a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at the church with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Chauvin.

She is survived by brother, Winston Gaston and wife Diane; sisters, Rosalie Coleman and husband Wayne, Brenda Guidry and husband Emile.

She was preceded in death by parents, Percy Gaston and Lottie Gaston.

She was a long time member of Center for Retarded Citizens in Cut Off and also attended Center of Hope in Centerville, LA. Everyone was her friend. She loved the world ad everyone she met got hugs. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. __________________

ERNEST ANGELETTE, SR. Ernest Joseph Angelette, Sr., a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015.

Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with a private burial at a later date.

He is survived by his of 57 years wife, Ray Ella Dantin Angelette; children, Pam A. Walker (Dan), Ernest Angelette, Jr. (Sheila), David Angelette (Keri Jo), Scarlet Angelette-Ellis, Aaron Angelette (Pam) and Angie A. Danos (Troy); grandchildren, Kimberly, Trevor (Jackie), Amber (Joe), Ashley (Blake), Aubrey, Savannah, Kirsten, Shelby and Camille; great grandchildren, Adriana, Alexandra, Paul and Abi Dee; brothers, Clarence Angelette (Polly), Anthony Angelette (Ann) and Gerard Angelette (Willie); sister-in-laws, Genny Artigue (Tiger), Gerry Dantin (Dallas); brother-in-law, Gerald Dantin (Janice), Jim Dantin (Roberta), Nelson Dantin (Bea).

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Dylan Danos; father, Angelo Angelette; mother, Angelina Griffin Angelette; sisters, Gertie Angelette, Angelina Poche, Aline Williams, Antoinette St. Pierre, Alice St. Pierre and Audrey Becnel; brothers, Joseph Angelette, Aubrey Angelette, Claude Angelette and Daniel Angelette, Sr. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) and National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or the charity of your choice.

The Angelette Family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Jimmy Ellis and the staff of Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center, Chris Guidry, Angel Dory and the employees of St. Joseph Hospice, Amedysis Home Health Care, Corey Schouest, Susan and Mike Mullaly for their wonderful care and all the family and friends who supports us during this time.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. __________________

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Report says Louisiana number one state in annual ACT gain Sunday, August 30, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

BATON ROUGE, La. – ACT recently released its annual “Condition of College & Career Readiness” report, providing a view of Louisiana’s progress in the second year since all of the state’s high school students have been counted in the report and providing a comparison with performance in states nationwide.

The report indicates the state’s gain of 0.2 points in the average student’s score topped all states testing 100 percent of students.

Louisiana’s performance ranked it third among six such southern states.

“Our students are as smart and capable as any in America,” said State Superintendent John White. “We have raised expectations for students and schools. We have increased Advanced Placement and early college courses. We have ended the stigma against career education. The plan is working.

More graduates than ever before have the opportunity to go to college, to pursue a career, and ultimately to provide for families of their own here at home. Now we have to keep it going. We

State average score ranks third among six southern states cannot stop here.”

This year marks the A Department of Edu- second year in which the recation report released in port counts all eligible stuJuly indicated the number dents. In 2013, Louisiana of public school students required all juniors to take achieving a college-going the ACT for the first time.

ACT score had increased by Thus, the 2014 school year, more than 6,300 since when 2013 juniors would 2012. typically graduate, formed a In calculating the July baseline year, bringing figures, the Department Louisiana into line with 12 uses public school students’ other states requiring the highest scores throughout test for all juniors. their academic career, not In 2015, the 0.2 point the most recent score at the gain in the average compostime of the report. Because ite score, from 19.2 in 2014 colleges and TOPS likewise to 19.4 is the largest among use this “best score” all states testing 100 permethod, Louisiana encour- cent of students. The 19.4 ages students to take the composite puts Louisiana test more than once, fund- 3rd out of six southern ing three test administra- states testing 100 percent of tions for low-income students, trailing Kentucky students free of charge.

(20.0) and Tennessee (19.8) Unlike the “best score” and ahead of Alabama calculation used by colleges (19.1), Mississippi (19.0), and for school letter grades, and North Carolina (19.0).

ACT calculates Louisiana’s The increase in average average score for all public composite score is driven by and private school students significant increases in the anticipating graduating in number of Louisiana stu2015 using a student’s dents meeting ACT College “most recent score.”

Readiness Benchmarks, the For the class of 2015, subject-specific scores Louisiana’s average “most which are indicators of colrecent score” increased from lege readiness.

19.2 in 2014 to 19.4 in In English, 59 percent 2015. of students achieved the benchmark score of 18 or higher, an increase of three percentage points from 2014. Likewise, AfricanAmerican students meeting

the benchmark increased three percentage points to 37 percent.

The percentage of all students achieving the science benchmark score of 23 increased three percentage points to 27 percent, while African-American students also saw a 3 percentage point increase.

Today’s gains add to an ongoing story of increased opportunity for high school students and graduates in Louisiana.

In 2014, the state’s four-year high school graduation rate increased for the fourth straight year to a record high of 74.6 percent.

Nearly 1,600 more students graduated in 2014 than in 2013.

Louisiana students earned nearly 1,300 more qualifying scores on Advanced Placement exams in 2015 than in 2014, increasing from 6,410 in 2014 to 7,703 in 2015, a 20 percent increase. Since 2012, the number of qualifying scores has increased 87 percent, from 4,112.

The number of recent high school graduates who enrolled in college has also grown significantly, with 22,972 members of the class of 2014 enrolled in college, an increase of 16 percent over the class 2012.

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.

Redneck Letter

Dear son, I’m writing this slow because I know you can’t read fast.

We don’t live where we did when you left home.

Your dad read in the newspaper that most accidents happen within 20 miles of your home, so we moved. I won’t be able to send you the address because the last family that lived here took the house numbers when they moved so they wouldn’t have to change their address.

This place is really nice.

It even has a washing machine. I’m not sure about it though. I put a load of clothes in and pulled the chain. We haven’t seen them since. The weather isn’t bad here. It only rained twice last week, the first time for three days and the second time for four days.

Auntie Maude has sent

you a pair of socks she knitted, she put a third one in because she heard you have grown another foot since she last saw you. About that coat you wanted me to send, your uncle Billy said it would be too heavy to send in the mail with the buttons on so we cut them off and put them in the pockets.

Jimmy locked his keys in the car yesterday. We were really worried because it took him two hours to get me and your father out.

Three of your friends went off a bridge in a pickup truck. Butch was driving.

He rolled down the window and swam to safety. Your other two friends were in the back. They drowned because they couldn’t get the tailgate down.

There isn’t much more news at the time. Nothing much out of the normal has happened.

Your favorite aunt, Mom

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Conflicting instructions make it difficult to please others this week, Aries. Try your best to meet others’ needs, and look to others for help if the need arises.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Your stubbornness can sometimes be an asset, but don’t let it get in the way this week. Approach a task with a new perspective and don’t hesitate to solicit others’ opinions.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though you are reluctant to show your hand this week, others know what’s on your mind.

It’s tough for you to remain aloof when you seem like an open book.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You are full of energy this week, Cancer, so put it to good use. Lend a hand to others who have a lot on their plates and tackle some lingering projects of your own as well.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t take anything for granted this week. A project might go off without a hitch, but you need to be prepared in case it does not.

Remain aware.

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Reexamine your approach.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 A sense of self-confidence does not mean that everything will immediately go your way, Pisces. You still need to work hard to have things play out right.

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Vision Communication’s “Pitch In” campaign raises more than $3,300 8-A

Sunday, August 30, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Throughout summer break, our local community “pitched in” generous support for school children by giving thousands in donations, hours of volunteer work, and even more in value than can be measured.

In partnership with Walmart, the Mathews and Galliano locations, Vision Communications presented Lafourche Parish Public School System with supplies and donations totaling over $3,300. The more detailed breakdown is $550 collected as cash gifts and more than $2,700 in actual school supplies.

This year marks Vision Communication’s Third Annual “Pitch In Campaign.”

Over $15,600 in cash donations and school supplies collected in total. The goal steady increases as the active community leads the way in an effort to help their students excel.

“We’re amazed at the support we receive from Vision and our community.

With continued federal and state cuts, these donations help our students achieve their goals. Our students and staff are very appreciative of the school supplies

Pictured (left to right): Peter Louviere, Vision Communications Chief Financial Officer; Cheryl Rice, Vision Communications Events and Community Relations; Jo Ann Matthews, Lafourche Parish School District Superintendent; and Jean Wells, Vision Communications Marketing Coordinator. collected for our schools,” said Jo Ann Matthews, Lafourche Parish School District Superintendent.

Peter Louviere, Vision’s Chief Financial Officer, discussed the importance behind pitching in.

“As a member of the communities in which we

serve, we are proud to support our regional schools.

We thank our community and corporate partners for their generosity. For our students to be successful, they must have the fundamental resources needed to support their education in the classroom.”

Inmate facing multiple new charges after attacking another inmate Inmate Glenn Thompkins, 39, faces additional charges following an incident on Sunday, August 23.

At around 1 a.m. on Sunday, correction officers at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center responded to a disturbance in one of the cells. They discovered inmate Glenn Thompkins had jumped on another inmate and began striking him in the head with his fists.

Further investigation revealed Thompkins had also committed a sexual battery on the other inmate by touching him in a sexual manner.

Officers also

Public notice

NOTICE Dennis Prejeant April 8, 2015 179 Landry Lane Grand Isle, LA 70358 RE: Grand Isle Code of Ordinances, Sections 42-35 Property Description: 179 Landry Lane and old vehicles parked by park.

To Whom It May Concern, You are hereby notified by the Town of Grand Isle that you are in violation of one or more of the above referenced ordinances. These ordinances state that your property has been declared a nuisance by blighted structure, abandoned vehicles illegal RV’s, debris or trash on property, overgrown weeds, grass or similar noxious growth or a combination of the above.

You have ten (10) days to make an initiative to abate these nuisances.

Failure to comply within the specified time compels the Town of Grand Isle to seek injunctive relief. Any work that the Town of Grand Isle is forced to do will be billed to you. Failure to pay the bill will result in the balance being placed on your tax bill.

This is your only notice: Remember you have only 10 days to comply.

Please disregard this notice if the permits have been obtained to repair your property, grass has been cut, and debris has been removed. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.

This document is being delivered by the Grand Isle Police Department.

Nora Combel Town of Grand Isle Building Official 8/30/15 9/2/15 9/6/15

Public notice

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You have ten (10) days to make an initiative to abate these nuisances.

Any work that the Town of Grand Isle is forced to do will be billed to you. If you fail to pay the monies owed the amount will be added to your tax bill.

This is your only notice! Remember you have only 10 days to comply.

Please disregard this notice if the permits have been obtained to repair your property, grass has been cut, and debris has been removed. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.

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learned Thompkins had exposed himself to the same inmate prior to the incident.

The other inmate was treated for minor wounds to the head and face.

Thompkins has been incarcerated since January 2014. He was being held in lieu of $335,000 bond on charges including two counts of aggravated incest, two counts of distribution of crack cocaine, battery of a police officer, and obscenity.

Following the aforementioned incident, he was charged with a second count of obscenity, as well as sexual battery and sim-

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 24, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Shawn O’Neal Besson, 42, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Betty Langs, 57, Thibodaux.

Criminal mischief, remaining in place of business after being directed to leave.

Jordan Williams, 23, Houma.

Second degree murder (felony), second degree murder-attempted (felony, 5 cts).

Steven Robinson, 47, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tyrone Fair, Jr., 25, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

Donald J. Jefferson, 53, Napoleonville. IWC. Dale Joseph Rogers, Jr., 28, Montegut. Contempt of court (7 cts).

Mark A. Singleton, 32, Ama, LA. Theft of goods, contempt of court.

Trent Dayshawn Williams, 21, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts), resisting an officer, poss. w/intent to dist. crack cocaine (felony).

Caroline Elizabeth Bourg, 22, Lockport. Possession of cocaine (felony).

William Caldwell, 54, Raceland. Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure.

AUGUST 25, 2015 Louisiana State Police Carlin Lewis, 31, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (3 cts), fugitive from justice (4 cts).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Carl Rosenberger, 51, Schriever. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Jonathan Tyler, 31, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (6 cts), resisting an officer.

Lance Gros, 31, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Oscar Garza, 43, Gonzales.

Contempt of court (4 cts).

Addis Meacham, 48, Des Allemands. Violation of probation/parole.

Phillip B. Jelks, Jr., 31, Golden Meadow. Armed robbery.

Ashley Serigny, 31, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole.

Nicholas Lassere, 24, Raceland. Simple burglary-motor vehicle.

Justin Housend, 23, Raceland.

Simple burglary-motor vehicle.

Justin Howard, 18, Raceland.

Theft of a motor vehicle (felony, 2 cts), simple burglary-immovable structure.

Matthew Dantin, 26, Chackbay.

Contempt of court.

Shamika Sneeze, 31, Bayou Blue. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation w/child endanger-

2nd Suspect Charged in Cut Off Armed Robbery

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office announced Eldon Ordoyne, 36, of Breaux Bridge has been charged in a July armed robbery in Cut Off. Phillip Jelks, Jr. was previously arrested last month for his involvement in the crime which took place during the early morning hours of Monday, July 27 on East 72nd Street in Cut Off. Through investigation, detectives learned three male suspects held two men at gunpoint outside a residence, taking items from one of the men. The victims were then forced inside the residence where the suspects encountered a third victim.

The subjects searched the residence for valuables and eventually fled the scene with clothing, a cell phone, a wallet and a set of keys.

Detectives obtained warrants for Jelks and Ordoyne which included the following charges for each: one count of armed robbery; two counts of attempted armed robbery; and one count of aggravated burglary. Jelks was arrested July 31, 2015, and remains in jail in lieu of $175,000 bond.

Ordoyne was arrested in St. James Parish on Tuesday, August 25 and was transported to Lafourche where he was booked per the warrants on Wednesday. He is being held in lieu of $270,000 bond.

Detectives have not yet identified the third suspect in the crime and are asking for the public’s help on this case. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or by tex-

Justin Howard, 18, of Raceland was arrested on Tuesday, August 25 in connection to the Raceland Field Office incident.

Through further investigation, detectives discovered Calvin Williams, Jahi Raymond and Travonta Caine all met with Howard prior to the incident. Investigators further learned Howard had identified dirt bikes (off-road motorcycles) to be stolen at another location, but told the others they needed trucks to transport the bikes. Howard then allegedly drove the others to the Raceland Field Office to steal trucks at that location.

Detectives obtained warrants for Howard’s arrest for two counts of theft

of a motor vehicle and one count of simple burglary.

Detectives then made contact with Howard on Tuesday, August 25. During questioning, Howard admitted to his role in the crimes.

He was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center to be booked accordingly. His bond was set at $35,000.

Meanwhile, Travonta Caine is still wanted in connection to the incident. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-7437433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile applica-

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for a residential burglary on Dantin Street in Raceland last month.

Investigators found a home in the 500 block of Dantin Street was burglarized at some point between July 23 and July 31. Prior to breaking into the home, the suspect or suspects shut the power down and severed utility lines to the home.

Several family keep-

sakes were stolen during the burglary, and a zeroturn radius lawn mower and 12-foot utility trailer was also stolen from the property.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers

Eldon Ordoyne

ting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org.

Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

Fourth suspect faces charges in Parish Field Office incident

Justin Howard

tion or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org.

Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

Reward offered in Dantin Street burglary case

Glenn Thompkins

ple battery. His total bond is now set at $386,000.

ment (felony), violation of protective orders.

AUGUST 26, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Van Vincent, 20, Chauvin.

Contempt of court.

Andrew Vargas, 28, Houma.

Contempt of court.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Eldon Ordoyne, 26, Breaux Bridge. Aggravated burglary, att. armed robbery or att. with use of firearm, armed robbery (2 cts).

Travonta Caine, 20, Larose.

Simple burglary, theft of motor vehicle (2 cts).

Brandy Adams, 31, Thibodaux.

Violation of probation.

Nicholas Adams, 31, Larose.

Possession of crack cocaine, poss. or dist. of drug para.

Jack Ledet, Sr., 74, Larose.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony).

Brent Terrebonne, 44, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Sheldon Bouvier, 32, homeless. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

Louisiana State Police Carlos Martinez, 36, Houma.

Hit and run, careless operation, driver must be licensed, expired mvi.

GRAND ISLE ARRESTS July 3, 2015 Annette Raley, 49, Grand Isle.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Canh Minh Nguyen, Jr., 17, Grand Isle. Possession/intent to dist., poss. of drug para., contributing to delinquency of minor, poss. of tobacco.

July 8, 2015 Wendy Wilkinson, 52, Grand Isle. Criminal trespass.

July 19, 2015 Colby Callais, 20, Larose. Disturbing the peace.

Jesse Collins, 19, Cut Off. Disturbing the peace.

Ian Guidry, 20, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace.

Ronnie Callais, 21, Galliano.

Disturbing the peace.

Janice Collins, 17, Galliano.

Disturbing the peace.

July 21, 2015 Donald LeBlanc, 52, Grand Isle. Possession of stolen property, simple burglary.

July 23, 2015 Simone Ingram, 29, Grand Isle. Simple criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace by appearing drunk, contempt of court.

July 25, 2015 Spencer Savoy, 21, Thibodaux. 3 counts fugitive out of Terrebonne.

July 26, 2015 John Symore, 25, Baton Rouge. Disturbing the peace by intoxication.

July 29, 2015 Christopher Buxton, 37, Pearl River, LA. Criminal mischief.

Noel Cruz, 21, Cut Off. Criminal mischief.

Bayou Region at 1-800-7437433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org.

SCHOOL BUS OPERATORS NEEDED

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL CONDUCT THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR PRE-INSERVICE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AS FOLLOWS:

LOCATION:

Central Lafourche High School (Lafourche Parish)

September 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st and 22nd WHEN: TIME: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION FEE: $100.00

NOTE:

Only cash or checks will be accepted.

Fee payable on the first evening

Applicants must report at 4:30 p.m. on the first session Monday, September 14, 2015 to complete registration documents. Applicants must attend all five training sessions.

Additional training will be required to meet LA School Bus Operator certification. This information will be provided to applicants at the first session.

Individuals interested in attending should contact the Lafourche Parish Transportation Office at (985) 435-4682.

Completion of this class does not guarantee employment.

Other state and board mandated requirements are necessary to complete the certification process.

Individuals attending must provide a high school diploma or GED on the first night, have a positive driving record, positive attitude and be willing to provide student transportation services as directed.