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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Gov. Jindal sues feds over Common Core

Council passes dog ordinance

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

The Lafourche Parish Council has finally passed a more stringent dog ordinance, but how much “teeth” the law actually has remains to be seen. By a 7-2 vote, parish law will require dog owners whose animals have been deemed “dangerous” to be properly registered and insured. Daniel Lorraine and Jerry Lafont voted against the measure. A “dangerous” animal is now defined by the ordinance as “one which when unprovoked has killed, seriously bitten or otherwise caused severe injury to any human or animal on or off the property of the animal.” The registration requirement for breeding of “dangerous” animals will include a permit fee. By the wording of the ordinance, “no owner shall be allowed to breed any dangerous or vicious animal unless it has been registered and a permit has been obtained from Lafourche Parish Government. The breeding permit fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200).” Registration includes the animal being tattooed and micro-chipped for identification purposes, at the owners’ expense. The tattoo number and the identifying microchip must be provided to all police agencies within Lafourche Parish by the animal’s owner. See Council Page 3-A

MEETINGS TUESDAY, SEPT. 2

LADY OF THE SEA GENERAL HOSPITAL Board of Commissioners 12-noon The Learning Ctr. Building (Behind the hospital)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux

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Arrests.............................8-A Calendar of Events.........2-A Classifieds................6-A/7-A

Horoscopes....................7-A Letters and Opinions.......2-A

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

Memorials.......................7-A

News In Brief..................3-A

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

Surfing the Net................8-A

Worship Directory............4-A

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In a move certain to bolster his national standing with conservatives, Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal sued the Obama administration Wednesday, hoping to strike a blow against the controversial Common Core education standards and raising his profile as he builds a likely presidential campaign. Jindal’s lawsuit accuses the Department of Education of illegally manipulating federal money and regulations to force states to adopt Common Core by dangling $4.3 billion in grants and policy waivers that encouraged them to adopt uniform standards and testing. “The federal government has hijacked and destroyed the Common Core initiative,” Jindal said in a statement. “Common Core is the latest effort by big government disciples to strip away state rights and put Washington, D.C., in control of everything.” While even supporters of the lawsuit question its likelihood for success, the legal challenge represents a new attack on the multistate standards, with Jindal at the forefront of the dispute between conservatives and President Barack Obama. And the lawsuit comes as opposition to Common Core grows nationally, particularly with Republicans. The Common Core standards are math and English benchmarks describing what students should know after completing each grade. They were developed by states to allow comparison of students’ performance. More than 40 states, including Louisiana, have adopted them.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA.

This photo is of a Prisoner of War camp at Edna Plantation in Valentine. It was one of three POW camps in Lafourche Parish during World War II.

Valentine’s Edna Plantation one of three POW sites in the parish during WWII Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

From Pensacola, Biloxi and Mobile, the 72year-old story remains consistent. Venture west towards Grand Isle, Houma, Morgan City and even on into Beaumont, the details are almost identical and repeated along the entire Gulf Coast. A priest, with a German last name or accent, signals German submarines or U-boats as they are called, with lights on the coast during the mandatory blackouts or via radio towers hidden in the church’s steeple or cemeteries. He meets the U-boats exchanging news and details of American troop movements and replenishes their supplies. The priest is a traitor! A spy even! It’s an amazing tale, but it isn’t true … well not all of it. U-boats did in fact torpedo and destroy nearly 70 American vessels in the Gulf of Mexico between 1942 and 1943. It got serious! German U-boats were in fact found, captured and sunk off many areas of the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas. Nearly 20 U-boats in all were

Gautreaux seeks re-election to JP Court

My name is Lois L. Gautreaux, and I am seeking reelection for the office of Justice of the Peace, 4th Justice of the Peace Court. Lois Gautreaux I am a lifelong resident of South Lafourche. I have two sons, Grant Gautreaux, professor at Nicholls State and Gwayne Gautreaux, married to Marinel Redillas. I four grandchildren, Alexa, Gwayne Jr. and Brendon Gautreaux and Khyle Redillas, and one greatgrandchild, Kamryn Riley. I am your Justice of the Peace for the past 24 years at the end of this term. I also manage Tarpon Heights Apartments, an RD Complex, and have been there 23 years. See Gautreaux Page 5-A

sunk during the same period. On May 5, 1942, the first American ship was sunk by a U-boat and on July 10, just two and a half miles from the Caminada Bridge, the S.S. Benjamin Brewster met its demise from a U-boat’s torpedo. Nearly half aboard died from the initial blast while the remaining survivors perished in the fuel fires that burned on the surface of the water. Grand Isle was chosen by the Civil Air Patrol as the first site to construct a base to launch air strikes to combat the constant threat of U-boat attacks emanating from the depths of the Gulf of Mexico. The Louisiana Highway Department assisted and built a 900-foot runway along the beach. Coast Guardsmen even patrolled Grand Isle’s beaches with K-9s day and night for months. The German-south Louisiana connection during WWII doesn’t end there. In 1943 with the U.S. draft in effect, many local sugar planters faced a severe labor shortage. See Plantation Page 5-A

Mounic seeks another school board term

I am a lifelong resident of Lafourche Parish, married to Priscilla Martinez Mounic. We have four daughters, nine grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. I graduated from Lawrence G o l d e n Mounic M e a d o w High School, received my B.A. Degree from Nicholls State College and received a Masters in Education from Nicholls State University. After teaching at Golden Meadow Middle School and in Galliano for 27 years I retired from the Lafourche Parish School System. I served as town councilman in the Town of Golden Meadow for 10 years and never missed a regular meeting. See Mounic Page 5-A

See Jindal Page 3-A

The Lafourche Gazette office will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 for the Labor Day holiday. Office will re-open at 8 a.m. Tues., Sept. 2

Doucet seeks Allemand is re-election as candidate for constable, Dist. 3 constable

M y name is Marvin Allemand. I am 55 years old and was born and Marvin raised in Allemand Lafourche Parish. I am the son of the late Clarence and Marie Allemand. I have been married to Donna Lynn Stevens for 34 years. She is the daughter of Gerald and Edna Stevens, also from Lockport. We have three wonderful children, son Cody Allemand and his wife Lacie Aucoin Allemand, who have three children, Hayden, Braden and Chloe, our daughter Ashley Allemand and son Casey Allemand and his fiancé Karissa Carlos and their daughter Emma. See Allemand Page 5-A

I, Carl Doucet, Constable for Ward 10, 4th J.P. Court, am announcing my candidacy for reelection in the November 4th primary election. I have been constable for the past 21 years and Carl Doucet hope to continue to serve you as constable for many years to come. I am the son of Mae Duet Doucet of Galliano and the late Livingston “Shine” Doucet, who served Ward 10 as Constable for 14 years. I am a lifelong resident of Ward 10, a 1976 graduate of South Lafourche High School and retired after 25 years of service from an oilfield service company. See Doucet Page 5-A

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Sunday, August 31, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

SLHS to host parent meeting Sept. 4

Calendar of Events News to Use! LRD 3 to meet Sept. 2

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission building on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

AWANA program to begin at Larose church

The First Baptist Church of Larose, 105 W. 16th St., is sponsoring an Awana program for children Pre-K thru 8th grade that teaches Christian values. The program will begin on Wed., Sept. 3 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Awana members work at a self pace to complete workbooks and earn awards. Youth have tons of fun playing games. Parents can register their children on September 3 for the school year.

GMLES to host open house Sept. 4

Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School will host an open house on Thursday, September 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 for parents / guardians only.

The South Lafourche High School counselors will host an informational parent meeting on Thursday, September 4 at 6 p.m. in the library for sophomore and junior parents and at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium for senior parents. Parents will learn about graduation and TOPS requirements, diploma tracks, college registration, FAFSA, and much more.

Craft show early registration due Sept. 5

The Ladies of LaSalette Arts and Craft Show will be held on Sunday, October 5 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow. Crafters interested in participating should 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 5. After that date, registration will be $50. Ample room will be available which will provide easy access to viewing all booths.

Reception honoring “Coach” set for Sept. 7

Former players and close friends of Coach Steve Stall are invited to a reception in his honor on Sunday, September 7 at 4 p.m.

at the Golden Meadow Middle School cafeteria. Bring your stories and memories with you to share them with “Coach” and “his boys”. It will be a memorable afternoon. Light refreshments will be served. No admission charge, but commitments to a donation are being accepted to cover all costs. Contact Easton Pitre at 475-7094 or Harold Adams at 475-7490 for more information.

VA Healthcare meeting set for Sept. 10

All veterans and their spouses are invited to attend a meeting with the LA Dept. of Veterans Affairs Secretary David LaCerte on Wed., Sept. 10th, at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 8538, 2322 VFW Avenue, located behind Larose-Cut Off Middle School. A meal will be provided to those in attendance. Secretary LaCerte is hosting town hall meetings across the state to allow veterans an opportunity to share their experiences with the VA healthcare system including clinics, hospitals, and mental health services. The LA Dept. of Veterans Affairs will compile the information veteran’s share at the meeting with the state and federal officials in hopes of influencing positive change and increased transparency within the healthcare system. Call Rep. Jerry “Truck” Gisclair’s office at 985-7987707 or 1-866-542-2780 (toll free) if you plan to attend this important meeting.

Seafood supper benefit set for Sept. 13

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A seafood supper, benefiting the Learning Center of Louisiana Dyslexia Center for Children, will be held at 215 E. 93rd St. Cut Off, (next to South Lafourche High School stadium), on Saturday, September 13. Meal will be served at 6 p.m., with take out-pick ups at 5 p.m. $25 per ticket or pay at the door. For tickets call A.J. LeBlanc at 985-696-8772, 985-632-6871 or 985-6934900 and ask for Crystal or Amy.

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4U Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) is currently recruiting volunteers to help prepare income tax returns for the upcoming tax year.

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KCs to sponsor dinner fundraiser Sept. 13

The KC Home in Lockport, located at 719 7th St., will be hosting its annual steak dinner and silent auction on Saturday, September 13. Limited seating is available so please reserve your seat. Tickets will be $25 per person and are available at the Holy Savior Church office or by calling 985-5323533. Take-outs will be available by ticket only. All proceeds go to the reduction of Holy Savior’s debt.

Local organizations urged to submit events

Schools, clubs, nonprofit organizations and other local groups are encouraged to submit upcoming events to The Lafourche Gazette for free publication in the calendar of events section and online. To submit information, email news@TLGnewspaper.com, call the office at 985-693-7229 or drop off the information during business hours. The Lafourche Gazette will try to accommodate local organizations in getting the word out on upcoming community activities. 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 or click on events.

Letters and Opinions

Rule helps to ensure our waterways stay protected

In Louisiana we know that clean water is a fundamental component of all life. And as a person of faith, I believe that water plays a spiritual role as well. The Bible refers to water as a gift from God and it is key to the Christian sacrament of baptism. It is important that clean water be protected for all people, particularly vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and people in low-income communities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a Waters of the US rule, which clarifies what waterways are protected under the Clean Water Act and what waterways are not. It is important that the EPA finalize this rule so that waterways and communities in Louisiana and the rest of the country can be protected from pollution. Recent Supreme Court decisions make these clarifications necessary. The EPA is working with farmers, businesses and the public to finalize this rule. In Louisiana, nearly 1.9 million people rely on drinking water from irregular, temporary, or headwater

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Jindal From 1-A

A PDK/Gallup Poll released Aug. 20 found 60 percent of those surveyed donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support the standards. Among Republicans, opposition was 76 percent. Jindalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawsuit says the federal education departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy â&#x20AC;&#x153;effectively forces states down a path toward a national curriculumâ&#x20AC;? in violation of the state sovereignty clause in the Constitution and federal laws that prohibit national control of education content. The lawsuit, obtained first by The Associated Press, was filed in the federal court based in Baton Rouge. Praise quickly poured in for the legal challenge from conservative groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gov. Jindal is defending the liberties of citizens and the constitutional structure intended to protect those liberties,â&#x20AC;? Emmett McGroarty, education director of the Washington-based American Principles Project, said in a statement. When the Louisiana education board embraced the standards in 2010, Jindal supported them, saying they would help students prepare for college and careers. He reversed course earlier this year, calling the standards an effort by the Obama administration to meddle in state education policy. The governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s change of heart is not shared by state lawmakers, the education board or his handpicked education

superintendent. They refuse to jettison Common Core from Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classrooms. Jindal tried to derail use of the standards by suspending testing contracts, but a state judge lifted that suspension. Turning to federal court represents a new tactic, and Common Core supporters quickly accused the governor of playing politics in court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This certainly looks like a frivolous lawsuit thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geared more toward publicity than substance,â&#x20AC;? said Barry Erwin, president of the Council for A Better Louisiana, a nonpartisan organization that has previously worked with Jindal on his education policy initiatives. U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has criticized the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opposition to Common Core as politically driven. Duncanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokeswoman Dorie Nolt didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t directly comment on the lawsuit Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most important thing is that children in Louisiana have gone back to school this year with high academic standards in place in their classrooms to help prepare them to succeed in college, career and life,â&#x20AC;? she said in a statement. Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education department defended its use of the standards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Common Core State Standards have been fundamental expectations in Louisiana for four years because our kids are just as smart and capable as any in America. The courts have ruled, and it is time to move

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on,â&#x20AC;? state education department spokesman Barry Landry said in a statement. The Obama administration embraced the standards and encouraged states to adopt them as part of the application process for the Race to the Top grant program. Two state testing consortia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium â&#x20AC;&#x201D; received $330 million from the grant program to develop standardized testing material tied to Common Core. Louisiana received more than $17 million from Race to the Top and joined the PARCC consortium. It also received a waiver from certain federal education requirements. Neal McCluskey, of the libertarian-leaning Cato Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Educational Freedom, said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect the lawsuit to be successful, even though he agrees with its premise. Historically, states havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had many victories in arguing against rules tied to federal funding, he said. Rules for the grant program and waiver policy were written to give the administration â&#x20AC;&#x153;wiggle room,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve definitely got a steep hill to climb on this lawsuit,â&#x20AC;? McCluskey said.

Bradberry From 1-A

The Office of Constable is an important position that is responsible to carry out the order of the Justice of the Peace Court, serve citations, act as the enforcement officer of evictions and garnishments, and have full powers of arrest, stop and search. To effectively carry out these duties and uphold the integrity of the court, a constable is required to have extensive training in the areas of Civil Law and Procedure and shall never allow family, social, political or other relationships to influence their judicial conduct. To maintain an ethical and honest court, it is vital that the constable also follow the code of judicial conduct. I am proud to have been given the opportunity to serve as your constable and pledge that I will continue to assist the local police department with school traffic and any other school sanctioned functions. I will also continue to volunteer for all town functions and make sure the constableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office is always available for your needs. My goals are to continue to maintain the ethics and judicial standards of the court, make sure that privacy of all parties are priority, utilize the services provided by the Louisiana Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office to aid the constituents and

promise to remain unbiased and fair as per judicial ethics. I ask the constituents of this great community to give me the opportunity to continue serving their needs and maintain the high standards of this position.

Council From 1-A

Additionally, owners of these animals will be required to carry liability insurance in the amount of at least $500,000 to cover property damage or bodily injury caused by the animal. The ordinance, initiated by Councilman John Arnold after several dog attacks on residents of Lafourche and Terrebonne, has been debated since April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key issue is insurance to protect the victims,â&#x20AC;? said Arnold. Phillip Gouaux backed Arnold on the measure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This ordinance is going to enlighten a lot of people who have animals. If you have a vicious animal, and it attacks somebody and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow the law, you are going to suffer the consequences,â&#x20AC;? said Gouaux. As to the rather high breeding permit fee, Arnold argued that it will stop â&#x20AC;&#x153;backyard breedingâ&#x20AC;? and irresponsible owners. Several councilmen argued that the law will be unenforceable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right idea, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like controlling guns. Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gonna enforce the chips and tattoos? People who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow the laws are not gonna follow this,â&#x20AC;? said Joe Fertitta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the fees (in the ordinance). We have too many rules and laws; too many restrictions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be enforced. Even though we pass it, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop the dog from biting,â&#x20AC;? remarked Lorraine. Likewise, Jerry Lafont argued that enforcement is impossible.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The court has to declare it vicious, right? There comes a time when legislation is overboard. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support this,â&#x20AC;? he said. But most councilmen agreed that something must be done and that the ordinance is a positive step

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Jolie, Pitt wed privately at chateau in France

NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were married last Saturday in the French hamlet of Correns, a spokesman for the couple says. Jolie and Pitt wed in a small chapel in a private ceremony attended by family and friends at Provenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chateau Miraval. They were engaged in early 2012 after some seven years together. They have six children together, including three they adopted: 13-year-old Maddox, from Cambodia; 10-year-old Pax, from Vietnam; and 9-year-old Zahara, from Ethiopia. The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three biological children are 8-year-old Shiloh, and Knox and Vivienne, 6-year-old twins. The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children took part in the wedding. This is the second marriage for Pitt, who wed Jennifer Aniston in 2000. They divorced in 2005. Jolie was previously married to British actor Jonny Lee Miller for three years in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s and to Billy Bob Thornton for three years before divorcing in 2003. ___

Pastor arrested in shooting of suspected thief

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A pastor who once was a New Orleans police officer has been arrested for allegedly

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in controlling dog attacks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enforcement may be difficult, but the ordinance will bring attention to the problem. Just because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enforced does not mean we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do this. We need to do our jobs,â&#x20AC;? said Aaron Caillouet.

shooting a man suspected of stealing copper. Police said 62-year-old William Littleton was arrested Thursday. He was booked with one count of aggravated battery in connection with the shooting of 50-year-old Rodney Mitchell. Interim police chief Michael Harrison said Littleton told investigators that on Wednesday he caught two men dismantling and stripping air conditioner units between Littletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church and his adjacent snowball stand in the Algiers neighborhood. Harrison said Littleton pointed a gun, ordered the men to stop, and fired after the men fled in a pickup truck. Mitchell was struck in the head and was last reported in serious condition; 34-year-old Joseph Cross was arrested and booked with theft. Louisiana law says a person may use deadly force to prevent a â&#x20AC;&#x153;forcible offense,â&#x20AC;? including the forcible taking of property in the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;lawful possession.â&#x20AC;? But the statute also says that for the act to be deemed justified, the use of force â&#x20AC;&#x153;must be reasonable and apparently necessaryâ&#x20AC;? to stop the would-be robber. Littleton surrendered on Thursday. He was released later after posting a $10,000 bond. Cross was booked with theft between $500 and $1,499 and simple criminal damage, according to Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office records. He was not injured. Littleton was an NOPD officer from 1974 until he resigned in 1983. He also has a daily radio talk show.

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What a Life!

Sunday, August 31, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Bishops lists ways that families can become more spiritual

Vatican Council II promoted the dignity of marriage and the family life. It defined marriage as a community of life and love, placing a self-giving love at the center of the family. The Family Life Office of the U.S. Catholic Bishops listed some ways God calls family members to follow Jesus’ teachings. The following are some of those ways. A family is the first community and the most basic way in which the Lord gathers us, forms us, and acts in the world. The early Church expressed this truth by calling the Christian family a domestic church. You carry out the churches’ mission in your home in ordinary ways when: You believe in God and that God cares about you. It is God to whom you turn in times of trouble. It is God to whom you give thanks when all goes well. You love and never give up believing in the value of another person. Before young ones hear the Word of God preached from the pulpit, they form a picture of God drawn from their earliest experiences of being loved by parents, grandparents, godparents, and other family members. You foster intimacy, beginning with the physical and spiritual union of the spouses and extending in appropriate ways to the whole family. To be able to share yourself – good and bad qualities – within a family and to be accepted there is indispensable to forming a close relationship with the Lord. You evangelize by professing faith in God, acting in accord with gospel values, and setting an example of Christian living for your children and for others. You educate. As the primary teachers of your children, you impart knowledge of the faith and help them to find values necessary for Christian living. Your example is the most effective way to teach. Your wisdom and theirs come from the same Spirit. You pray together, thanking God for blessings, reaching for strength, asking for guidance in crisis and doubt. You know that God answers all prayers, but sometimes in surprising ways. You serve one another, often sacrificing your own wants, for the good of others. You struggle to take up your cross and carry it with love. Your “deaths and risings” become compelling signs of Jesus’ own life, death, and resurrection. You forgive and seek reconciliation. Repeatedly, you let go of old hurts and grudges to make peace with one another. Family members come to believe that, no matter what, they are still loved by you and by God. You celebrate life – birthdays and weddings, births and deaths, a first day of school and a graduation, rites of passage into adulthood, new jobs, old friends, family reunions, surprise visits, holy days and holidays. You come together when tragedy strikes and in joyful celebration of the sacraments. As you gather for a meal, you break bread and share stories, becoming more fully the community of love Jesus calls us to be. You welcome the stranger, the lonely one, the grieving person into your home. You give drink to the thirsty and food to the hungry. The Gospel assures us that when we do this, they are strangers no more, but Christ.

You act justly in your community when you treat others with respect, stand against discrimination and racism, and work to overcome hunger, poverty, homelessness, illiteracy. You affirm life as a precious gift from God. You oppose whatever destroys life, such as abortion, euthanasia, unjust war, capital punishment, neighborhood and domestic violence, poverty and racism. Within your family, when you shun violent words and actions and look for peaceful ways to resolve conflict, you become a voice for life, forming peacemakers for the next generation. This is way we are supposed to live as Christians.

Dominican Laity of Lockport celebrates rites, to meet Sept. 10 The Heart of Jesus Dominican Laity of Lockport celebrated rites of their Chapter on Saturday, August 16, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Celebrating the Mass was Rev. Fr. Michael Manase of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The group was honored by the presence of Col. Jo Ann Cotterman, O.P., Provincial President, Dominican Laity, Province of St. Martin de Porres. The chapter also extends an invitation to any interested Catholics who wish to inquire and to de-

termine if the Dominican Laity is the ministry for them. The “Come and See” meeting will be held at the Cenacle Room of the Dominican Nuns 155 Church St. Lockport, at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, September 10. Membership is open to all Catholics, eighteen years of age or older, who live the Catholic life and are looking for a deeper relationship with God through ministry and prayer. For more information, interested individuals can call Mrs. Jene J. DeCuir, O.P., president at 985-5323590.

Pictured, left to right, front row are Barbara Hebert, O.P., Treasurer; Heather Plaisance, O.P.; Jean Antoine, O.P.; Grant Fenske, Dawn Lasseigne, Jene J. Decuir, O.P., President; (2nd row left to right) Christine Larousse, O.P., Vice President; Lola Cantrelle, O.P.; Margaret Terrebonne, O.P., Secretary; Lotty Cantrelle, O.P. and Col. Jo Ann Cotterman, O.P. Provincial President.

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

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Charis Church

Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

Freedom Worship Center

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday School/Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

Crosspoint Church

18210 West Main St., Suite 8, Galliano (Near Galliano Food Store)

Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts: 8:45 a.m. Thursday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss - www.crosspointgalliano.com

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Mooring

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Community Bible Church of Lafourche 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pasor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

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PRESBYTERIAN

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

632-7575

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com

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St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

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201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

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

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

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Insurance Agents

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Voice

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle

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Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

MORMON

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

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SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300

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Everything was considered from employing the parish’s high school males, bringing in workers from the cane growing islands of the Caribbean and even repositioning Mexican labor from the Southwest. Neither of these options proved economical or sufficient enough to bring in the large sugar cane harvests typical of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Belt. A radical idea was proposed by the American Sugar Cane League: use prisoner of war (POW) labor to harvest the tons of fall sugar cane crop. Regulations prevented building POW camps within 150 miles of any coast. Fear of a water escape, especially with the multitudes of Uboats in the Gulf, seemed a real possibility. The regulation was changed thanks to Louisiana’s senators at the urging of the American Sugar Cane League and Valentine Sugars. Lafourche Parish began hastily constructing three camps – Valentine housing 167 laborers, Mathews an additional 218 and Thibodaux with a capacity to hold 621 POWs. The bulk of these laborers interred at the Lafourche camps were mostly German soldiers captured in Northern Africa from Hitler’s infamous Afrika Corps and not from submarines from the Gulf. Edna Plantation, which was named after Valentine Marie Triche’s eldest daughter from her second marriage, sits on LA 1, directly across the bayou from the present day fixture and now shuttered Valentine Paper Mill. In 1944, Edna Plantation’s 1,653-acre fall harvest was exclusively and timely performed by German POW laborers. The POW camp, with its twostory barracks, ten-foot fences and four guard towers, was constructed across the bayou on Highway 308 just north of where the paper mill is today. If you drive north on either LA 1 or 308, you won’t see any evidence that either existed. There is however a green, private street sign that reads EDNA PLANTATION RD … the only physical marker labeling the former plantation’s site. The Articles of the Geneva Convention of 1929 ensured fair and decent treatment of all POW laborers. No work which was “degrading, unhealthy or hazardous” was to be performed by any POW. Also, the manufacture, maintenance or transport of munitions or weapons of any kind were also prohib-

ited. Inspections at the camps were conducted regularly by the Swiss legate (Switzerland was a neutral nation), the International Red Cross and the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). The reports generated by these inspectors allowed enemy governments to monitor POW treatment and exchange mail and gifts from their home countries, a guarantee outlined in the Geneva Convention. Another guarantee – POW health and well being. Enter one of the few lower Lafourche physicians at the time, Dr. Guy Jones who was charged with the task of caring for each POW’s physical health at Edna Plantation. “They referred to my father as ‘Honorable Doctor Jones’”, says Pam Patron, eldest daughter of the German soldier’s sole caretaker. She fondly recalls accompanying her father to the POW camp every Sunday after mass. “I was twelve at the time, but I remember the Germans talking to us and sharing their apples,” she said. “Things were rationed for civilians, but not so much for the POWs. We (children) never went into the camp with my father, but talked with the Germans through the fence. They were all very nice to us,” she added. “The Germans were forced into service,” Patron recalls. “They were very talented men – engineers, artists and mechanics. Many spoke English.” “I still have a table in my house that the Germans made for my Grandfather. It’s a beautiful oak table with chairs,” says Jacques Folse, Dr. Jones’ grandson. “My grandfather, who passed away in 1974, always said they were displaced persons, not prisoners. “They didn’t have to, but they gave him gifts like this all the time because they had no money, but respected my grandfather and how he treated them”, he added. “They wanted to show their appreciation and thanks.” “Many of the soldiers wrote to my father after the war ended when they got home,” says Patron. “They never asked my dad for money, but my father would send shoes for their children. Dad was a kind and generous man,” she said. “He had a great respect and admiration for all people, regardless of their situation.” Marc Kimball is a contributing writer for The Lafourche Gazette. He can be contacted via email at marckimball@ gmail.com.

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My Justice of the Peace office is at my Tarpon Heights office. I have served you the good people of South Lafourche with honesty, dignity and respect, and you in turn have treated me with honesty, dignity and respect. I work diligently as your Justice of the Peace, and with your continued vote and support I can assure you I will continue to do so. I want to take a moment to thank you all for entrusting me with this office all these years. It has been an honor and privilege to serve you and with your vote and support I will continue to serve you to the best of my ability. I run on my merits.

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25 years and doing business in Lafourche Parish and the surrounding parishes for the past 30 years. With years of doing business in Lafourche Parish and dealing with the general public, I feel I have the qualifications to be your constable. Through these experiences, I have gained an education that no book can teach. In dealing with people, one has to be able to assess the person and deal

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with each one as an individual. This is one of the greatest qualities that I think the Constable of District 3 needs to have. Having run a successful business for the past 25 years, I feel I am able to handle whatever responsibilities may be sent my way. On November 4th, I am asking the people of District 3 to support me in being your Lafourche Parish Constable.

Doucet

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I have the character it takes to work with people, the ability and the time to do the job. On November 4th, please cast your vote for me, Carl Doucet, Constable 4th J.P. Court, so that I can continue to serve the people of Ward 10 as your Constable.

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As a councilman, my tenure was very successful before being elected to the Lafourche Parish School Board. I have dedicated myself to serving the people, being positive and effective in performing my duties as an elected official and was recognized as a Distinguished School Board member for the 2011-2014 term by the state. I have demonstrated proven leadership ability. I am currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Lafourche Parish Fire District #3, past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Council on Aging. I am also a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Golden Meadow. Being retired, I will continue to devote my time and energy to the office of school board member. I have the qualifications, experience, time, interest and desire to continue to serve the people of District #15 which is the southernmost part of the parish, stretching from the end of the parish on LA 1 to W. 177th St. and to the Britain Canal on LA 308.

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HOMES

House For Sale: 142 W. 104th St. in Cut Off. 2 story, 5 br, 3.5 ba, formal dining, kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite tile countertops. Master suite w/granite shower, lg. upstairs playroom w/built in bookshelves & desks. 2 spacious upstairs bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath. Huge laundry room w/storage closet. Home office area. House sits on lg. fenced corner lot. Working storm shutters. Security cameras & alarm system. Call 985-632-2727. _________________ House For Sale: Galliano, W. 200th St., Brick home, 3 br, 1 ba, attached garage, lease or cash. $750 /down, $515/mth. Call 855-664-8357. _________________ House For Sale: 134 Octavia St., Larose. Brick home on corner lot. 4 br, 3 ba, open kitchen to dr and lr. Floors or ceramic & wooden. Outside kitchen w/bath. Barn style 2 story shed, 2 car open carport with attach cement & camper hookup & sewage. App. At $325,000, asking $320,000. By appt. only. (985) 258-7844. _________________

Starter Home For Sale: Furn., 2 br, 1 ba, new floors, remodeled bathroom at 118 W. 189th St., Galliano. Asking $58,000. Call 985-632-7509. _________________ House For Sale: 407 E. 74th St. 3 br, 2.5 ba, 20x40 attached carport. Great neighborhood. FMI call 985-870-5119. If no answer please leave message. _________________ House For Sale in Larose Landing Subd: 133 Winchester Way, Lockport. 3 br, 2 ba, fireplace fenced in back yard, alarm system & landscaping. FMI call 985696-5923 or 985-278-1084. _________________ House For Sale: 236 W. 40th St., Acadia Place Subd: 3 br, 2 ba, 2-car garage, gas & electric utilities, security system, great neighborhood. FMI call 985-278-1475 or 985-798-3844. _________________ House For Sale w/Waterfront Property, 205 Ledet Lane, Larose. 3 br, 2 ba, 1996 sq ft, 200x129 lot, lg. living rm & master br, lots of storage, detached 16x40 work/boat shed, lg. full grown trees. Asking $193K. FMI go to zillow.com or call 985278-2903. _________________

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Call 985-637-1519 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Panky Christen - Broker / Owner • owner / agent

Home For Sale

Built in 1893, this historic home at 116 Barataria St. in Lockport is very well maintained. Original hardwood floors, antique hardware, sunroom, antique, hand crafted crystal chandeliers, custom made ceiling medallions, cedar lined closets, citrus trees, custom crown moldings, french doors, transoms, five fireplaces and much more. Charming home for entertaining. Security system, 2 car garage. Property fronts on both Barataria St. and Lafourche St.

For more information contact Ben Harang at

985-859-2500 or Ben@BenHarang.com Donnes Real Estate | 985-447-7207

LAND

Lot For Sale: Unrestricted lots for sale down E. 37th Place. FMI call 985-6372632. _________________

FOR RENT

Very Nice 2 br Apt. in Lockport area For Rent, appliances & w/d included $650/mth, $650/dep. Also a 2 br House For Rent, appliances & w/d included, $700/mth, $700/dept. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose: 14x80, 3 br, 1 ba, private lot, partly furn., $650/mth, $650/dep. No pets. Call 985-258-5531. _________________ Peterson Living Rentals, LLC 985637-4133 18122 Hwy. 3235, Galliano, 3.3 miles south of Wal-Mart and 1/2 mile north of Days Inn Motel. Mobile Home & RV Park, New Laundromat & Convenience Store. Convenience store open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 9 pm and laundry mat open 24/7. Try out new drop off laundry service and be one of our many satisfied customers. Lavanderia Nueva y Tienda Hispana. Se habla Espanol Camper Sales and Propane. Here from out of town and tired of paying high hotel prices and eating out all the time? Come be another satisfied customer. Starting at $150/wk with full kitchen and a yard so you can barbeque. Available Now: Campers, camper lots, bunk houses, 2BR cabins, 1 - 2 BR Mobile Homes. Day, week, month. _________________

Plastic Pallets

For Sale $

10 Each

(15 or more $8 each)

If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Lots and Cabins for rent. Ammenities included. 3 miles from Walmart. 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info at 985-3254006. _________________

Office Retail Space For Lease! 1300 sq. ft., located at 14410 W. Main, Suite 3. FMI call 225-456-7755. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br. at 410 W. 14th St, Larose and a 2 br. Trailer For Rent at 408 W. 14th St, Larose. FMI call 985991-0053. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, yard, covered parking, laundry rm., new floors, furn. available. E. 135th St., Galliano. $900/mth, $900/dep. Call Tony or Collette at 985-4755719 or cell 985-6652723. _________________ House For Rent: 5 br, 2.5 ba, 2-story house in Golden Meadow. Right on Mardi Gras parade route. Businesses welcome also. $1400 /mth, $1400/dep. 985691-1772. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose: 1 br, we pay water, total electric, clean, remodeled, no pets allowed. Located on 7th St. in Larose. $550/mth. Call Scott at 985-291-1146 or 985-696-4785. _________________ Apt. For Rent, Central Lafourche area: 1 br, $400/mth plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

Apt. For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, living rm & kitchen. Hookups for w/d. Located in Cut Off area. No pets, no smoking. Perfect for couple or a single person. Asking $600/dep. $600/mth. rent. Must sign 6 mth. lease. FMI call 985-693-7040. _________________ Camp For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, private dock & boat launch, access to Bayou Lafourche. Asking $850/mth. Call 985-855-0617. _________________ ouse For Rent in Larose area. 3 br, 2 ba, will be avail. Sept. 22nd. If int. call 504535-4412. _________________ House For Rent in Galliano. 2 br, 1 ba, office, all appl., w/d, 3car carport. Call 985860-8634. _________________ Rental House: 3 lg. br, 2 ba, ready to move in. $1,100/mth, $850/dep., nice quiet location in the Cut Off area. Call Tammy at 985-278-2620 weekdays for information. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450. Call 985-637-1293. _________________ Scentsy Items For Sale: Warmers, teddy bears (11 different animals), car items, detergent, dryer discs, bath items, etc. in over 80 different scents. Gift baskets available. Book a party for discounted items or become a host and get pd. Call Chelsey at 985-2910025 FMI. _________________

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.

448-7623

Commercial Property

MLS 115650: NEW LISTING Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

MLS 113330: Located on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano. The east side of the property measures 448 ft. of road frontage by 1400 ft. deep. The property is fenced and all cleared. Great location! $400,000. MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in ING PENDparking Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement lot and adjoining vacant land included. $345,000.

2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes. Call 985-665-4303. _________________ 2008 Camper Trail Lite Trail Cruiser For Sale: 21 foot. Call 985-632-3899. _________________

BOATS

Lafitte Skiff For Sale, 26’ long, new motor, 6 cyl. Chevrolet. Asking $4000. Call 985-6322864. _________________

HELP WANTED

Full Time Inside Sales Person, Mon.Fri. Send resume to chrisjblack@gulflandoffice.com. _________________ Superior Shipyard in Golden Meadow is currently seeking a full-time Billing Clerk. Qualifications include MS Excel and accounting experience and/or education. Billing experience a plus. Competitive pay DOE and benefits offered. Apply in person / mail resume to Superior Shipyard, 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. E-mail resume to dfolse@superiorshi pyard.com _________________

The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry

Currently Accepting Applications for

Experienced

Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

CAMPERS

Call Linda or Penny for details:

CALL 693-7229

985-696-7377

200 Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. Call 693-7229 FMI. _________________ Mayberry Sales & Service Also buy & repair used washers / dryers / refrigerators & window A/Cs. Call 4757211. _________________ Used Maytag commercial coin op. washers/dryers For Sale. Call David at 985-278-4543. _________________

For Sale: 2010 Sunshine Mobile Home. 183 Myrtle Drive, Lockport. 1906 sq. ft. living; 3 bd., 2 ba., 20x30 screened porch; 80x150 lot; sheetrock walls, large master bed and bath, walk-in closets in each room. Pictures and flyers in front yard at home and on Zillow.com. Call or text 985-258-9818 or email brandinicole1004@yahoo.com FMI.

Forklift Operators

7&7 Work Schedule *TWIC CARD REQUIRED TO APPLY Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance.

MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

Residential Property

MLS 113708: Located at 290 W. 86th Street in Cut Off, this home has a total living area of 3200 sqft and sits on a lot size of 210’ x 136’. It has been totally renovated from floors to appliances and countertops. There is also a 700 sqft. cabana with a kitchen and full bath. This home is move in ready. REDUCED $350,000.

G PENDIN

MLS 114693: Located at 201 E. 153rd Street in Galliano, this home has a total living area of 4,193 sqft. and sits on a 270’ x 83’ x 375’ x 95’ lot. It is a 1.5 story ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including an in-ground pool, bath house, sun room and spa. $290,000 MLS 114636: This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120’ x 636’ x 185’ x 767’. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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. _________________

Part Time Positions at Larose Regional Park & Civic Center. Building Manager: Seeking professional, energetic person who is responsible! Applicant must be willing to work special events, nights and weekends. Must be able to lift at lest 50 lbs. & must possess a cheerful disposition when working with staff, guests and the public. Kitchen Assistant: Applicant must be reliable & professional. Assists in preparation of meals, set up/tear down events, performing kitchen tasks, light cooking, dishwashing. Must be available to work flexible hours, hours do vary! Aftercare Worker: Mon.-Fri., 2:30-5:30, responsible, energetic & capable of assisting with homework & activities. Perfect afterschool job for a teenager! 307 E. 5th St. Larose. www.bayoucivicclub.org. Applicants must apply in person on MondaysFridays from 9 am to 3 pm with a resume & references. _________________

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Home Instead Senior Care is currently looking for caring & compassionate Caregivers for prn hrs. Please call 985-8680038 (no calls after 5 pm). _________________

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. _________________ Part Time Help Wanted at What’s Brewing. No phone calls please. Apply in person at 237 Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. _________________

Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter / Operator and Communications Officer (Dispatcher). 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. _________________

WANTED

Lube rack technician Light mechanical skills needed. Will train. Good driving record.

401K, 3 Weeks Vacation, No Saturdays, Uniforms, 7:30 - 5:30 See Richard to apply in person at Golden Motors • Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off

No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

Trinity Catering, Inc. Now Hiring Experienced

The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry

OFFSHORE COOKS Competitive Wages, Immediate Placement, Steady Work Schedule

Apply online at www.trinitycateringinc.com

Currently Accepting Applications for

In person at 219 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360 Fax resume to 985-872-5472 or email hr@trinitycatering.com

Experienced Industrial Electrician Helper

5 & 2 Work Schedule Home Every Night

Job Requirements:

Some knowledge to install, maintain, troubleshoot & repair air conditions and industrial electrical equipment Benefits Include: 401-K Health, Dental, Life, Vision & Disability Ins.

Apply in person at the C-Port Personnel Dept. Office in Fourchon or fax resume to 985-396-2500 *TWIC card required to apply 106 9th Street Lot 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Inshore / Offshore Captains & Mates with Towing Endorsement Full Time Position Must have TWIC card

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

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

Louisiana SW Transportation

Apply in person at the C-Port Personnel Dept. Office in Fourchon or fax resume to 985-396-2500

MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535’ road frontage. $450,000.

MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

Accepting Applications for

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

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

400,000

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE 290 W. 86th St., Cut Off

MLS #: 113708

350,000

Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this 3BR, 2ba. home is listed below its appraised value.

MLS #: 108882

American Realty USA

Totally renovated home with 3200 sqft. living on a 210’ x 126’ lot with a cabana that NGhas a Ialso NDfull PEand kitchen bath. This home is move-in ready with new floors, appliances & more.

86,500

x x x

Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner

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CLASSIFIED ADS

Sunday, August 31, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ 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. _________________ Exp. Teller needed for Larose branch of a local community bank. Excel. benefits. Send resume with cover letter to: hr@cbexpress.com or fax to 985-537-8534. _________________ Special Ed. Dist. #1, The Center, located in Cut Off is seeking a Direct Support for its Residential Waiver Programs in the Raceland/South Lafourche area. Great pay, flexible hrs., several positions available. Applications will be accepted from Aug. 19 thru Sept. 5 between the hrs. of 8 am till 2 pm. FMI call 985-632-5671. _________________ Superior Shipyard is now hiring experienced single hand fitter and welders. Experience with USCG repairs are a plus. Scheduled days cover Monday thru Friday. Weekends and holidays as required. Competitive pay DOE, and benefits. Please apply in person at Superior Shipyard 20987 Hwy 1 Golden Meadow 70357 or send a resume to zrichard elle@superiorship yard.com _________________

Currently Accepting Applications For

Cleaning Technician Position

Experience preferred but not necessary

7&7 Work Schedule

TWIC card required

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907 E.O.E M/F/H/V

Now Hiring

National company has immediate openings for F/T & P/T security officers in Galliano, Lafourche and Buena Vista. Applicants must be 21yoa, have a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation and clean criminal record. Experience preferred but not required. Training, uniforms and benefits provided. Interested applicants can apply online at weisersecurity.com , email our admin assistant tinag@weisersecurity.com or call 985/960-3742 for further information. EOE DFW, M/F, DV _________________

Now hiring a Class A CDL Driver to assist with Drill Rig Operations. Must be able to pass drug screen & physical. Good pay & benefits included. FMI call 985-308-1475. You can also fax your resume to 985-3081483 or email to info@southernpipelineservices.com. _________________

K&W Leasing, LLC is accepting applications for the following: certified forklift operators, certified riggers, yard hands. Apply in person at 160 A. Henry St., Golden Meadow, LA. 985475-4886 _________________

Joe’s Septic Cont. has Immediate Openings for Excavator/Backhoe Operator with CDL & Non CDL Drivers. Positions are top pay w/health, dental & vision. Must submit to drug screening! Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________

Now Hiring! CDL 18Wheeler 2 ton and 1 ton drivers needed to haul oilfield equipment.Call 985-5327188, 985-532-7117, 985-637-2569 or 985637-1095. _________________

Currently Accepting Applications For

Driver Wanted for a Passenger Van, 1 yr. exp., clean driving record. Call Sue at 337-281-6026. _________________ Now Hiring Front Desk Clerk & Breakfast Attendant. Exp. preferred but not necessary. Apply at Best Western, 17026 Hwy. 3235. No phone calls please. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ 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 __________________

Truck Drivers 7&7 Work Schedule * CDL License Required

* M/V Records Check *TWIC card required

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907 E.O.E M/F/H/V

CDL DRIVER Hours open:

Mon.-Fri. (7-6)

Every Other Weekend (Sat. 7-5 & Sun. 8-3)

Apply Today!

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC

is now hiring

Captains & Mates for its Offshore Division

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits & 401k plan

Apply online at www.marquettetrans.com

or in person at 1817 Hwy. 24, Larose, LA Offshore Division: 985-693-5108

Diversified Comprehensive Marine Transportation Services

The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry

Riggers Currently Accepting Applications for

7 & 7 Work Schedule Home Every Night TWIC Card Required

Benefits include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurances.

Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106 9th St., Lot 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.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 985677-0474 or 985-6772526. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call us! Indoor/Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985278-6936 or 985-278-7971. _________________ F.U.N. Parties! To book a party call 985-633-2904. Ask how to win a free cruise. funpartiesinc.com _________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates. Licensed. Also power wash houses and drive ways. Call 985-2580465. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services: New construction, remodels, interior, exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing-new & repair. Exp. Call 985-2580465 or 985-2586414. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Child care in Golden Meadow: Ages 1 - 7, full time and before / after school care. 3980607 leave message. Teacher majored in early childhood care at Delgado University. _________________ 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.

Now Accepting Applications

200 -1600 Ton Captains w/ Towing Endorsement Able Bodied Seaman

All applicants must have valid TWIC, Passport, MMC Competitive pay and benefits

RESUME AND REFERENCES CAN BE SUBMITTED BY:

Mail: SMS 106 Canal Blvd. Thibodaux, LA 70301 Email: smsadmin@ 4barges.com Fax: 985-446-5405

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

SUPERIOR

SHIPYARD

Is Now Hiring

Direct Sales Representative The ideal candidate must have previous sales experience with a proven track record in this industry, a professional appearance, highly motivated, great organizational and follow up skills, and excellent computer skills. Apply in person at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to zrichardelle@superiorshipyard.com Superior Shipyard offers competitive pay, health and other benefits.

Piano Lessons: An education that lasts a lifetime. Fall enrollment. Join in July or Aug. & waive registration fee. Professional teacher w/35 + yrs. exp. Call 985-2093478. Must have piano/keyboard for home practice. _________________ LaBove Plumbing Trey LaBove, Owner 16844 W. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345 Ljp 7038 treylabove84 @yahoo.com 985-991-1881 Credit & debit cards accepted. State Licensed & Insured. _________________ Guidry’s Firearms Guaranteed Lowest Prices! TAX FREE WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 5 - 7 Transfer fees $20 Call 985-696-4192 _________________

Leap of Faith Learning Center Tired of Common Core? Tired of bullying? Christian Homeschool Education specializing in 4th 8th grade. Classes begin September 8. Tutoring sessions now available. After school care in educational setting for GMLE and GMUES students. Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. 16+ years experience. References available. Call 985-665-8104 for pricing and more information. _________________ 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. _________________

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

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MEMORIALS

OBITUARIES

In Memory Of BRAD & BRAXTON BOURDA

We thought of ya’ll with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about ya’ll yesterday and days before that too. We think of ya’ll in silence, we often speak ya’ll name. All we have are memories and ya’ll pictures in a frame. Ya’ll memories to my keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has ya’ll in his keeping. We have ya’ll in our hearts. Wishing ya’ll a Happy 16th Birthday and 34th Birthday. Love The Bourda Family _______________________

Happy Birthday, HOT MOMMA!

Need your Grass Cut?

EDISON PLAISANCE Edison Pierre “Sonny” Plaisance, 93, a native of Gheens and a resident of Raceland, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 29, at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his sons, James Anthony “Tony” Plaisance, Holden John Plaisance; daughters, Gwendolyn Marie Taylor, Joy Ann Carson; brother, Lester Plaisance; sisters, Mildred Thibodaux, Gladys Matherne; 12 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Cologne Plaisance; parents, Jack and Melodia Dufrene Plaisance; brothers, Ernest, Norris, Edward, Chester Plaisance; sister, Renet Street and 2 grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________________

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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 21, 2014 Louisiana State Police Aline Aucoin, 50, 517 Locust St., Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, operating vehicle w/suspended license, speeding (11-20 miles over). Thibodaux Police Department Jamon Herbert, 20, 179 Violet St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jovvon Williams, 30, 163 Belle Point Lane, Thibodaux. Warrant/bench (2 cts), violation probation/parole, simple battery. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Landeche, 36, 128 LeBlanc Dr., Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts), issuing worthless checks (7 cts). Caleb Britton, 19, 3556 Grand Caillou Rd., Houma. Possession of methamphetamine, poss. or dist. of drug para. Scott Vizier, 47, 10646 Hwy. 1, Lockport. Possession or dist. of drug para., poss. w/intent to dist. meth, license plate improper display, operating vehicle w/suspended license, poss. of alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle, poss. of marijuana (1st offense). AUGUST 22, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office John Warrick, 60, 3861 Nathan Karmen Dr, Harvey. Simple burglary. AUGUST 23, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Gemar Duncan, 24, 353 Nora T Lane, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Dale Stafford, 21, 216 E. 71st St., Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts). Derek Jones, 44, 289 Williams St., Raceland. Simple battery, 2nd degree battery (felony). Chance Hogan, 35, 215 Williams St., Raceland. Possession of marijuana (2nd offense, felony), false imprisonment, aggravated kidnapping (felony), domestic abuse aggravated assault. Jerry Truxillo, 46, 3548 Hwy. 90 E, Des Allemands. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment (felony). Chasarae Wheaten, 32, 302 Morristown Bypass Road, Raceland. Possession of cocaine less than 28 grams (felony), simple battery, sale, dist. or poss. of legend drug w/o prescription (felony), prohibited actsSchedule IV, poss. of soma (felony), poss. of klonopin (felony), poss. of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (felony), aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (felony), aggravated assault with a firearm (felony). Thibodaux Police Department

Adrian Blanco, 51, 218 Lafaye Ave A, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Walter Pineda, 36, 611 Cypress St., Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation w/child endangerment (felony). AUGUST 24, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office David Hernandez, 34, 14087 E. Main, Cut Off. Disturbing the peaceappearing in an intoxicated condition, obstruction public passages, resisting an officer (violently). Drake McGowan, 24, 552 Ayo St., Raceland. Contempt of court. Travis Ingram, Sr., 34, 2415 Hwy. 182, Raceland. Violation probation/parole. Latoya Madison, 32, 140 Williams St., Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts), fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (2 cts), issuing worthless checks under 500 (open charge warrant). Travis Himel, 39, 208 Louisiana Dr., Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Patrick Adams, 29, 348 E. 25th St., Larose. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony), false imprisonment, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Jamie Thibodaux. 28, 306 Ledet Dr., Thibodaux. DWI 2nd offense, child passenger restraint system failure to drive on right side of road. Thibodaux Police Department Thomas Dixon, 40, 740 Saint Charles St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court, forgery (open charge), identity theft (open charge). Kymberlee Davis, 22, 2127 Audubon Ave., Apt. 83, Thibodaux. Theft (open charge warrant). Sherry Green, 46, 525 Karla Dr., Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. Lakettia Bates, 31, 200 Plymouth St., Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. Alicia Tillman, 34, 200 Plymouth St., Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure, contempt of court (4 cts). AUGUST 25, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ivy Frank, 27, 6630 Siegen Lane, Apt. 83, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court. John Flores, 49, 536 W. Main St., Schriever. Contempt of court. Jimmy Pitre, 59, 154 E. 178th St., Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Austin Adams, 17, 150 W. 59th St., Cut Off. Illegal poss. of stolen things. Davey Cheramie, 18, 164 W. 59th St., Cut Off. Theft. Richard Plaisance, 46, 399 E. 40th St., Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery. William M. Massey, 24, 617 St. Charles By-Pass Road, Thibodaux. Vi-

olation of protective orders. Jessica E. Everae, 33, 3452 2nd St., W. Berwick. Contempt of court. Harvey L. Nixon, 39, 222 Mandalay West, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts). Wendy Benoit, 44, 383 Little Choupic Rd., Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Thibodaux Police Department Jena’ V. Gaudet, 22, C-130 Solar Trailer Park, Thibodaux. Contempt of

court (2 cts). Harbor Police Michael A. Landry, 56, 1315 Weeks St., New Iberia. Violation of probation. AUGUST 26, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Quinton B. Burgess, II, 302 W. 10th St., Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana, poss. of drug para., signal lamps and signal devices. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office

Anthony J. Fazzio, 67, 205 Fern St., Houma. Contempt of court. Jordan Halford, 24, 2227 S. Madison rd., Montegut. Contempt of court. Brittney L. Dupre, 29, 1736 Lacroix Dr., Bayou Blue. Contempt of court (3 cts). AUGUST 27, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Christopher M. Tillman, 21, 1223

St. Charles St., Thibodaux. Pedestrian on highways, poss. of marijuana 1st offense. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Brandon P. O’Haver, 24, 109 Dorothy Drive, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Josiah Delorge, 836 N. 8th St., Thibodaux. DWI 3rd offense, speeding.

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enjoyed before the economy suffered its worst collapse since the 1930s. About 42 percent of those surveyed say they have less pay and savings than before the recession began in late 2007. Just 7 percent say they’re significantly better off. The survey results dovetail with estimates that the median household income was $53,891 in June, according to Sentier Research. That’s down from an inflation-adjusted $56,604 at the start of the recession. Each year of subpar growth has compounded the anxieties of many Americans. In contrast to the robust snapbacks that coincided with most economic rebounds, this recovery proved tepid well after the recession had ended. Consumers struggled with an overhang of mortgage debt and the risk of layoffs for much of the recovery. A majority of those surveyed say they fear that job security has all but disappeared and that they’ll have little choice but to work part time during retirement. “No current worker had ever experienced this before,” Van Horn said. “This recession was everywhere.”

Researchers at Rutgers’ John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development surveyed online a national cross-section of 1,153 adults between July 24 and August 3. The margin of error was plus or minus 3 percentage points. The survey is part of a broader series of polls taken over multiple years to study the consequences of the recession for workers. Recent evidence of economic strength has done little to brighten most Americans’ outlooks. The Standard and Poor’s 500 stock index has surged more than 170 percent since bottoming in March 2009. Yet only 14 percent of the respondents said the gains have affected them a lot — a sign of either meager investments or the extent to which families unloaded their stock holdings near the bottom of the market. Employers have added an average of more than 244,000 jobs a month since February, a vigorous pace that recalls the dot-com era of the 1990s. Over the past 12 months, the unemployment rate has dropped more than a full percentage point from 7.3 percent to a nearly normal 6.2 percent. This month, job growth helped propel the Confer-

ence Board’s consumer confidence index to its highest reading since October 2007. The index often tracks the unemployment rate. The gap between the index and the Rutgers survey likely reflects the type of questions posed by the university researchers. They asked about family finances, job satisfaction, retirement plans and the specific consequences of the recession. By contrast, the confidence index asks about broader perceptions of business and employment conditions and plans to buy autos, homes and household appliances.

Survey: Americans’ pessimism on economy has grown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are more anxious about the economy now than they were right after the Great Recession ended despite stock market gains, falling unemployment and growth moving closer to full health. Seventy-one percent of Americans say they think the recession exerted a permanent drag on the economy, according to a survey being released Thursday by Rutgers University. By contrast, in November 2009, five months after the recession officially ended, the Rutgers researchers found that only 49 percent thought the downturn would have lasting damage. And that was when the unemployment rate was 9.9 percent, compared with the current 6.2 percent. “They’re more negative than they were five years ago,” said Rutgers public policy professor Carl Van Horn. The slow pace of improvement during most of the recovery, now in its sixth year, has eroded confidence and slowed a return to the pay levels that many

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Women’s heart attack symptoms can differ from men’s

Symptoms of a heart attack can include radiating pain down the arm and tightness in the chest. While these may be universally recognized symptoms of heart attacks for men, new studies have shown such symptoms are not necessarily what women can expect if they’re having a heart attack. Research indicates women may experience symptoms quite different from men when it comes to heart attacks. Dismissing the symptoms of a heart attack can delay life-saving actions. It is critical for women to recognize warning signs. Even when signs are subtle, the results can be deadly. The American Heart Association notes that a heart attacks occurs when blood flow that brings oxygen-rich blood to the heart is slowed down or cut off. Arteries that supply blood flow to the heart may gradually become blocked by cholesterol, fat and plaque. The National Institutes of Health indicate women often experience new or unusual physical symptoms as early as a month before experiencing a heart attack. Women’s symptoms may not be as predictable as men’s, but there are still some signs to consider: * sweating, * pressure in the chest and back that may feel like a rope being tightened around the body, * nausea, * pain in the back, neck, jaw or stomach, * shortness of breath without having exerted yourself, * lightheadedness, * chest pain may be present, but fewer than 30 percent of women actually experience any pain in their chest, * unusual fatigue, * indigestion, and/or * sleep disturbances. If a woman experiences any of the above symptoms and suspects a heart attack, it is better to be safe than sorry. First, call 9-1-1 and make sure to follow the operator’s instructions. Chew and swallow an aspirin (325 mg) if you have one available. Aspirin will prevent platelets in the blood from clotting and further blocking up an affected artery. This prevents any other heart muscle cells from dying from a clot obstruction. If you suspect you are having a heart attack, do not drive yourself to the hospital. Wait for paramedics or have someone else drive if you have no other choice. Lie down and try to remain as calm as possible until emergency responders arrive. Be somewhere safe in case you lose consciousness and have the door unlocked so that EMTs can get inside your home should you lose consciousness. One of the best ways to remain healthy with regard to heart attack is to take certain preventative measures to reduce your risk of heart attack. Quitting smoking, walking 30 minutes per day and choosing foods that are lower in fat and dietary cholesterol can help prevent heart attacks.

identifiable by their large size, dark body color and white banding found along the head and between segments of the tail. Occasionally, red or yellow stripes are present too. The department asks that harvesters retain the prawns by freezing and contact the state with the date,

location and size of capture. Photos also are encouraged. Prior to the 2011 fall inshore shrimp season, reported captures in Louisiana waters numbered fewer than 25, with none taken any farther westward than Vermilion Bay. However, since then, commercial shrimpers have reported Asian tiger prawn catches in all of Louisiana’s major estuarine basins including adjacent offshore waters. “Reports of tiger prawns have remained between 70

and 100 over the last three years. It is uncertain whether this is due to population stabilization or under reporting by the public,” the department said in a news release Thursday. To aid shrimp dealers in documenting tiger prawn landings, the department has added tiger prawns (species code 19) to the Commercial Trip Ticket reporting system. Harvesters also are asked to report catches to the following state biologists: Robert

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Bayou Playhouse to present a year of theatrical celebrations, anniversaries

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DCFS collects more than $2 million in arrears through casino intercept program

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BATON ROUGE - More than $2 million in Louisiana gambling winnings have gone directly to the children of non-custodial parents who are behind on child support. As of June 2014, the Department of Children and Family Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (DCFS) child support casino intercept program has collected $2,052,985 from 1,526 non-custodial parents who owed back child support. The program, which launched in September 2011, collects child support arrears from casino winnings totaling more than $1,200 at 19 state-licensed casinos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a tremendous accomplishment to collect more than $2 million through casino intercepts in this amount of time,â&#x20AC;? said DCFS Secretary Suzy Sonnier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each collection made, large or small, proves that this program is an essential tool for collecting what is owed to Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children.â&#x20AC;? August is national Child Support Awareness month. Research has shown that child support collections significantly reduce the federal, state and local costs of providing cash assistance to single parent families. To date, Boomtown Belle has intercepted the most money of Louisiana casinos - $191,006. The single largest collection to date came from the Boomtown Belle in June 2014 totaling $23,465. These casinos reported the following totals: Amelia Belle $85,474; Belle of Baton Rouge $111,787; Boomtown Belle $191,006; Boomtown Bossier $83,958; Delta Downs $45,371; Diamond Jack $84,081; Eldorado $177,392; Evangeline $160,427; Fair Grounds Race Course $46,079; Har-

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