Sunday, September 14, 2014 The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

Task force looks for ideas to generate road money

Levee districts partnership to benefit Lafourche and Terrebonne

Taking the Ice Bucket Challenge …

Buster Avera Contributing Writer

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers launched their latest effort Wednesday to try to chip away at a $12 billion backlog of road and bridge repair and improvement work across Louisiana, seeking ideas to raise new transportation dollars in an anti-tax environment.

An eight-member task force created by the Legislature opened its work by hearing about the current state transportation budget, along with details of financing mechanisms used by other states to upgrade infrastructure.

Louisiana, like many states, is struggling with a stagnant gasoline tax that hasn’t kept pace with construction inflation and a disinterest from the governor and lawmakers to raise new taxes to fill the gaps in roadwork.

Lawmakers instructed the Transportation Funding Task Force to look for enterprising ways to tackle the backlog. The panel includes lawmakers, Louisiana’s transportation secretary and construction and engineering industry representatives.

“This is not anything on the books we did to make people feel better. This is real,” said Rep. Karen St. See Road Money Page 5-A

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Staff photos by Babs

South Lafourche High School held an ice-bucket challenge at the school Tuesday to raise money for ALS, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Any student who wanted to participate in the challenge was asked to make a $2.00 donation. There were over 600 participants, raising $3600 for ALS after extra donations were counted.

South Lafourche High School also challenged other Lafourche Parish schools to do the same.

From neighborhood driveways and city streets to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, people everywhere can be seen dumping buckets of ice water on their heads to raise awareness and funds to fight ALS, a disease that currently has no treatments or cures.

Tenth Ward rec facilities to benefit from funding In a series of unanimous resolutions, the Lafourche Parish Council voted to give 10th Ward recreational centers and the Town of Golden Meadow up to $550,000 for repairs and improve-

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At the public meeting Tuesday in Mathews, the council approved “Cooperative Endeavor Agreements” between the parish and three 10th Ward entities to allow funding for upgrades and repairs at the facilities which provide recreation to residents throughout the year.

The Town of Golden Meadow will be given funding up to $50,000 to make repairs to the pool at Oak Ridge Park. The pool is used for public swimming and other recreational activities.

The Cut Off Youth Center is set to receive as much as $150,000 for repairs to its building. The COYC is also used by residents of the parish for recreation and other activities.

Finally, the Bayou Civic Club will be granted up to $350,000 for various repairs to buildings See Funding Page 5-A

Digital safety seminar shows how to use technology responsibly

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The September 8 South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD) public meeting was attended by directors of two other local levee districts—Dwayne Bourgeois of the North Lafourche Levee District (NLLD), and Reggie Dupre of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District (TLCD).

The two directors shared in announcing the completion of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the three districts to begin a portion of levee protection along the Terrebonne-Lafourche border in the Pointe-Aux-Chenes area which will benefit both parishes.

The project known as “Sections K and L”, which will be undertaken through the CEA, is within the Morganza to the Gulf levee project, a massive $12 billion-plus system that will eventually run through both parishes.

According to Dupre, Morganza now extends from Gibson to the west and connecting with the Lafourche Parish levee system at Lockport to the east.

The cooperative agreement describes the financial and/or in-kind share that each levee district will provide toward completion of “K and L”.

The South Lafourche Levee District will manage the project.

Dupre announced at the public meeting that the CEA was signed and sent to the state earlier that day.

Although Terrebonne and NLLD will receive most of the benefit from “K and L”, SLLD General Manager Windell Curole said that it will positively impact lower Lafourche as well.

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Buster Avera Contributing Writer

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Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

We’ve all heard of the Golden Rule – Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This guideline for human behavior has been with mankind for millennia.

This behavioral rule has received an update.

The “new” Golden Rule for the 21st Century is this – Digital activity is both public and permanent.

Richard Guerry informed a group gathered in the Central Lafourche High School auditorium on Thursday night as to how and why the new mantra came into existence and why it replaces the old one.

Guerry is founder of the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication, or IROC2 for short. He has given his two-hour pres-

entation numerous times across the United States and Canada, nearly 2,000 over the past four years and the reasons are apparent.

“You have to become a victim first to become aware of the problems,” Guerry says. “We don’t want to say ‘don’t use the technology,’ we need to say ‘use the technology responsibly,’” he adds.

“How we use the tool determines the outcome. We want people to use the technology responsibly.”

According to Guerry, the content we create was never intended to be private, no matter the claims Web sites or apps make.

“We have to be OK with creating content that we don’t mind becoming public or permanent,” he says.

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Fast food restaurant manager and Raceland man arrested for theft of overnight deposits

Two individuals, including a fast food restaurant manager, who stole overnight deposits from the restaurant were arrested. Stacey Pertuit, 31, of 400 East 40th Street in Cut Off, who is a shift manager at a McDonald’s restaurant in Galliano, and Wallace Trosclair, 44, of 416 Church Street in Raceland are each facing theft and drug charges following the incident.

Monday deputies responded to a theft at the McDonald’s restaurant where they learned a shift manager, Stacey Pertuit, had claimed an overnight deposit had been stolen from another employee’s vehicle.

In reviewing surveillance video, deputies confirmed Pertuit had delivered the deposit bags to a truck in the parking lot, and shortly thereafter, an unidentified man driving a car pulled up behind the truck, took the bags, and fled with the deposits.

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cated behind the church.

Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation will also be available afterwards in the church.

Ladies tea party set for this Sun.

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Seafood supper benefit to be held this Sat.

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 985696-8772.

The St. Joseph Church Ladies Altar Society Tea Party will be held on Sunday, September 14th from 2 to 4 p.m. in the center. Tickets are $10 each or $100 for a table.

There will be tea, coffee, sandwiches and desserts, a silent auction, a fashion show from Cato and contest prizes for the best decorated table, most beautiful hat, most original hat, best dress and most original dressed.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

A Catholicism Adult Study Program created by Father Robert Barron is a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so that all adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith.

This program will be presented by Father Joseph Tregre at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano in a 10-week fall series on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18.

Workbooks (optional) for the series will be available for $35. Presentation will be in the gymnasium lo-

Cub Scouting is “fun with a purpose” for boys who are currently in 1st through 5th grade.

Cub Scouts enjoy such activities as hiking, camping, building derby cars, and more. Scouts make new friends, learn new skills, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and help the community. In cub scouting, boys and their families have fun and adventure in a program that builds character and instills values.

Registration is Thurs., Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at Golden Meadow Lower Elementary.

FMI email pack333larose @gmail.com or call Dawn Theriot at 985-381-6743.

Cub Scouts to enroll members Sept. 18

Catholicism 10 week program to begin Tues.

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The Cut Off Youth Center is requesting donations of ingredients for sweets, monetary donations to purchase products for sweets or pre-made sweet treats brought in the days leading up to the Hurricane Festival to be held September 26, 27 and 28Call 985-632-7616 for further information.

COYC requests sweets for upcoming festival

The Cut Off Youth Center parade will be held on Sunday, September 28. Organizers are seeking parade riders.

The parade will start at Cut Off Elementary and end at the fair. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Doubloons will be thrown and certain doubloons can be used at the fair for various food items and gifts.

If interested in riding call Reed at 985-291-6046.

Leeville Cemetery Preservation Project seeks funding, photos

Organizers of a Leeville cemetery preservation project titled, “Leeville Fishing Village, Forgotten CajunsCemetery Preservation Project”, is seeking old photos of cemeteries in the Leeville area, specifically the Lefort Cemetery, which barely remains today.

Photos should be scanned and emailed to janetrhodus@hotmail.com or call Janet Rhodus at 225-413-4414 for pick up for photo reproduction or donations to help fund the project.

There are no public funds available for this project so private donations are sorely needed.

Fishing rodeo benefit to be held Oct. 17, 18

COYC requests sweets for upcoming festival

A fishing rodeo benefiting the capital campaign for the Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans, hosted by the Golden Meadow and Grand Isle United Methodist Churches, will be held on October 17 and 18.

Fishing will be set for Friday and Saturday till noon from the beach, roadside canals or the bridge in Grand Isle.

Tickets will be $20, which includes rodeo fee, rodeo cap, lunch and a $5 donation to the New Home Campaign. $5 guest lunch tickets are available.

Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information call 504-915-0382 or newhomerodeo@gmailcom.

Bayou Bell Ringers to collect printer cartridges, old phones

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

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

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Thousands to Toast the Coast nationwide The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is asking residents of the BaratariaTerrebonne Estuary to join in a nationwide “Toast to the Coast” in celebration of the annual National Estuaries Day. BTNEP is part of a network of 28 National Estuary Programs working to improve and restore the nation’s most important estuaries – the vibrant coastal areas where rivers meet the sea.

“We would like residents to raise a glass in appreciation to our estuary that provides so much to our communities,” said Dean Blanchard, BTNEP Interim Program Director.

“Our estuary serves as an important factor in our culture and our heritage.”

BTNEP invites its supporters to give a toast to the coast by taking a picture of themself, a group or organization toasting the coast and submitting it to BTNEP to be posted on Facebook and BTNEP website. Photos will be posted the week of September 22nd, leading up to National Estuaries Day on the 27th. Those that participate will be joined by thousands of individuals and organizations around the country celebrating with toasts and other National Estuaries Day events.

Pictures can be submitted by email to Kristy@btnep.org.

BTNEP is one of 28 National Estuary Programs throughout the United States and its territories and includes all or parts of 16 Louisiana parishes that are located in the BaratariaTerrebonne Estuary system.

The National Estuary Program was established by Congress through section 320 of the Clean Water Act or 1987. The Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine complex became a National Estuary in 1990. The Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine complex encompasses the 4.2 million acres of wetlands, ridges, forests, farmlands, and communities between the

Mississippi and Atchafalaya River Basins in southeast Louisiana. Bayou Lafourche separates this complex into two basins, Barataria Basin to the east, and Terrebonne Basin to the west.

Nationwide, approximately 110 million people, or more than half of all Americans, live near an estuary and enjoy the many benefits estuaries provide.

These benefits include jobs in industries like agriculture, commercial fishing, power generation, tourism, shipping, and even brewing and winemaking.

Estuaries also provide much more than jobs and wages. They provide habitat for fish, shellfish, shorebirds, waterfowl, and other wildlife.

Hundreds of species use the protection of estuaries to breed, hunt, and raise their young. This, in turn, attracts tourists; as many as 180 million a year, according to a 1993 study.

The salt marshes and wetlands used by these species

also provide coastal residents with protection from hurricanes and storm surges.

The purpose of National Estuaries Day, first observed in 1988, is to promote the importance of coastal environments where rivers meet the sea. National Estuaries Day is supported

by Restore America’s Estuaries, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Estuarine Research Reserve Association, the Association of National Estuary Programs, and countless other organizations, associations, and agencies. The Association of National Estuary Programs is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible stewardship and a common vision for the preservation and restoration of our nation’s bays and estuaries. FMI call the BTNEP at (985) 447-0868.

Become a CASA Volunteer.

Give an abused child a voice.

CASA volunteers are caring and competent

people from the community who are appointed by a Judge to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children of Lafourche Parish. Volunteers remain with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home.

Volunteer Training Starts Monday, October 6, 2014 in Cut Off, LA

For More Info. Call 985-446-6600 or visit www.casaoflafourche.org

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Voter guide released on constitutional amendments

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Voters trying to sift through the details of 14 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 4 ballot have a guide they can consult.

The nonpartisan Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, known as PAR, has released its online informational guide on the proposals to rewrite the state constitution.

The amendments can be dense, dealing with health care funding changes, property taxes and transportation financing. This year’s ballot contains among the heftiest number of amendments voters have ever faced at once.

PAR’s guide provides background information for each amendment, describes the change and offers arguments both in support and opposition. It also includes a checklist, so voters can decide which amendments they support or oppose and take that list into the voting booth.

The guide is available at: http://bit.ly/1tKBFyT. ___

Vitter: Are 1,275 illegal immigrant children starting school in Louisiana?

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) reached out to John White, Louisiana Superintendent of Education, regarding the state’s ability to handle the influx of the 1,275 unaccompanied alien children (UACs) relocated to Louisiana. Vitter has said the influx is a direct result of the Obama Administration’s policies.

“President Obama’s policies created this illegal immigration mess in Louisiana, and the school system should not be left to clean it up,” Vitter said.

“This could potentially cause a huge financial burden for the state, and for no reason except the Obama Administration is completely inept at enforcing immigration laws and securing our border.”

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a minimum of 1,275 UACs have been relocated to Louisiana, which puts the state among the top 10 states that have received relocated children.

Vitter has been calling out the Obama Administration for its practices of assisting foreign children being smuggled into the country illegally without penalizing their parents.

Vitter has legislation to implement mandatory detention and expedited removal. He has also asked DHS how many times this practice has occurred.

Vitter is the Chairman of the Senate Border Security Caucus. ___

Cassidy agrees to 2 TV debates in the Senate race

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bill Cassidy has agreed to two statewide TV debates against Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu ahead of the Nov. 4 elec-

tion, fewer than the senator sought.

The GOP congressman’s spokesman John Cummins said Wednesday that Cassidy will face off with Landrieu and tea party favorite Rob Maness twice, on Oct. 14 in Shreveport and Oct. 29 in Baton Rouge.

The Shreveport matchup will be broadcast statewide by Louisiana Public Broadcasting, while the Baton Rouge debate will

be on Raycom Media stations around the state, along with WRKF and other public radio stations.

Cassidy has rejected three other debates in which Landrieu had agreed to participate, two in New Orleans and a third in Monroe. New Orleans-based WWL-TV said it intends to proceed with its Oct. 27 debate without Cassidy.

Cummins said Landrieu, who is seeking a fourth term in office, was

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pushing the debates because they are “highly scripted TV events” that don’t require regular voter interaction.

“Bill Cassidy is busy driving throughout Louisiana as he meets and listens to as many citizens as possible across the state,” Cummins said in a statement.

Both the Landrieu and Maness campaigns have accused Cassidy of dodging events where he’d have to

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Can we take off our masks and become the persons that God wants us to be?

Jesus’ Prodigal Son parable is one of the most famous short stories of all times. Jesus tells us that when the young man realized he was at the end of his rope, he “came to himself.” Some translations say, “He came to his senses.”

What does it mean to “come to yourself?”

Psychologists tell us that we wear masks that hide who we really are. We all wear masks. A teacher wears a mask when teaching. The problem comes when a person becomes the mask.

The younger son put on many masks. He played the rebellious son demanding half his father’s social security savings. He played the

“big shot playboy” who tried to buy friends with his father’s money. He wore the mask of starving farm hand who had to feed the dirty pigs.

In the pigpen of his life he came to himself: “This is not who I am. I want to stop pretending and go home to my father.”

He was determined to stop playing games, take off his mask, go home and ask forgiveness from his father.

He realized he did not deserve to be treated as a son, so he hoped to get a job as a hired worker.

Though often called the parable of the prodigal son, this parable is really about the prodigal father. He is a father who respects the freedom of his son and allows him to do his own thing, though he knows it is not in the lad’s best interests. Then he waits, never ceasing to love his boy, never ceasing to long for his return.

When the disillusioned young man finally heads for home, his father runs out to meet him. He embraces his son and kisses him, even before he could complete his rehearsed confession. He did not ask his son if he had learned his lesson

or said to him, “I told you so.” He did not set down any conditions for his son’s reentry into family life.

Instead, he called for a celebration. “Bring out the best robe, put a ring on his finger, sandals on his feet.

Bring the calf we have been fattening; we’re going to have a feast. This son of mine was dead and has come back to life; he was lost and is found.”

He restored the son to full family status and celebrated his return.

The elder son wanted nothing to do with his

brother’s return. Yet the father goes out to him and invited him to put aside his resentments and to celebrate his brother’s return.

One lesson we can learn from his remarkable parable is this: If the father represents God and the prodigal represents those of us who have not lived as though we belong in God’s family, then this is a great message of hope.

This parable shows a God who says, “You are welcome. Come, be a part of our family. Eat at the table, enjoy the relationships, be

included in what this family does. Even be a part of the family squabbles and disagreement. Try it on for size. Your participation with the family is what matters now.”

God invites us to become part of the family as we are, with warts, doubts, resentments, angers, and all. For when we are part of God’s family, our relationship with God can flourish.

We are all invited to come

home.

Some questions to consider: Can we love like the prodigal father? Can we give up our resentments toward others and forgive others when they “mess up?” Can we learn to love unconditionally without any strings attached? Can we forgive ourselves? Can we “come to ourselves” and take off our masks and become the person that God wants us to be?

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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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m.

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

Crosspoint Church

18210 West Main St., Suite 8, Galliano

Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Coffee and Donuts: 8:45 a.m.

Thursday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Boss - www.crosspointgalliano.com

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m.

Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Valentine Baptist Church Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m.

9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Boss - www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m.

Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m.

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

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

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jimmy Autin

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.

Bro. Jim Mooring

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m.

Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.co

St. Hilary of Poitiers

South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday 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.

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

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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

Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Mathews Full Gospel Temple

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

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Bethany Community Fellowship

18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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

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UNITED METHODIST

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Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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PENTECOSTAL

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

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

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

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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

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

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

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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

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Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

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Levee Districts From 1-A

“We will get some help along the Intracoastal Waterway,” said Curole, noting that most hurricanes and tidal surges come from the east.

Dupre also described an addition in the scope of Morganza which will tie the project into the SLLD system. In addition to “K and L” and their connection to Lafourche, a future planned floodgate in the Intracoastal Waterway near North American Shipyard in Larose will connect with NLLD levee projects going north toward Gheens.

“The floodgate will protect all three of us from flood waters coming into Larose from the Barataria Basin,” said Dupre.

NLLD director Bourgeois said Morganza will help his district in trying to fill “gaps” in the levee system going toward Gheens.

Dupre warned that the floodgate is little more than a plan and that the cost will be between $200 and $250 million in today’s dollars.

Theft

From 1-A

Detectives began an investigation by first questioning Pertuit about the incident. Pertuit told detectives she had arranged for Wallace Trosclair to deliver methamphetamine to the vehicle in exchange for $70, which he was to have taken from her purse. Instead, according to Pertuit, Trosclair left the methamphetamine but stole the overnight deposits. She also claimed she later confronted Trosclair about the incident and he gave her back a portion of the stolen deposits.

Pertuit voluntarily consented to a search of her home where detectives lo-

cated a portion of the deposit money as well as 1.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Pertuit was placed under arrest and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux for booking. Detectives were then able to obtain a warrant for Trosclair’s arrest, as well as a search warrant for his home.

On Tuesday night they made contact with Trosclair at his residence and he was immediately taken into custody without incident. During the subsequent search, detectives located Pertuit’s purse, suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

During questioning, Trosclair admitted to stealing the deposits. Through further investigation, however, detectives learned Pertuit had allegedly recruited Trosclair to steal the deposits.

Both Trosclair and Pertuit were booked into the Detention Center on charges of felony theft, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wallace is being held in lieu of $7,500 bond as set

by Judge Simpson. Pertuit is being held in lieu of $5,500 bond as set by Judge Simpson, and she is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole due to a probation violation.

Road Money From 1-A

Germain, D-Pierre Part, chair of the House Transportation Committee. “We have to get innovative.”

Task force recommendations are due Jan. 15.

The panel faces a difficult job, since ideas from past study groups have

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I, Martin D. Wade, am announcing my candidacy for the position of Constable of the 4th District Justice of the Peace Court in the Tenth Ward of Lafourche Parish. I have lived my entire adult life in the Tenth Ward of Lafourche Parish. I live in Galliano and am married to Tunisia Guidry Wade for the past 35 years. We are the proud parents of Pershing Wade, who lightens up our life. I am a husband, father and am running as a Libertarian, the Party of Principal, a believer in minimum government, maximum freedom and a staunch supporter of the Second Ammendment Right to Bear Arms.

I am a Parishioner of St. Joseph’s in Galliano, a Knight of Columbus Council 3150, Fourth Degree St. Pius X assembly. I am active in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as a licensed amateur radio operator / technical support person.

I am seeking the position of constable to better serve the residents of lower Lafourche with a responsive role as a team player. The Justice of the Peace Court District 4 serves the whole of the Tenth Ward from the Intracoastal Waterway to Port Fourchon as a vital part of our local government and serves as the first point of contact for the Judicial System for most people. The Constable is usually that first contact. I would appreciate the opportunity to serve as your Constable.

I have over 32 years experience as a Notary Public in Lafourche and Jefferson Parishes, commissioned in 1982, Graduated from Nicholls State University in 1982 and worked for Exxon for 29 years, retired, then working for over 6 years for Island Operating Company in their Government Compliance Dept. dealing with offshore issues.

My life experiences will help and assist me to serve the public as a servant.

Please feel free to call upon me at 985-691-2175. I humbly ask for your prayers, assistance and support to allow me to serve you as Constable.

gone nowhere.

Despite the track record, Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Robert Adley, R-Benton, said he expects the task force to come up with ideas that can pass the Legislature and add new dollars to highway work.

State transportation secretary Sherri LeBas said her department is spending $750 million for highway construction and engineering work this year.

Sujit CanagaRetna, a fiscal policy manager with the Council of State Governments, suggested the problem in Louisiana is no different than around the country. He said the federal gas tax is worth 30 percent less than in 1993, while an increase in alternative fuel vehicles and a drop in miles that Americans drive cuts into the tax revenue.

In Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration and lawmakers have been steering millions in transportation dollars to instead pay for state police operations, cutting into dollars available for roadwork.

Meanwhile, a list of 16 major highway and bridge projects that voters approved in 1989 ballooned from a $1.4 billion estimate to $5.2 billion, requiring a significant slice of annual state gasoline tax revenue to pay off that construction.

CanagaRetna said states like California, Vermont and Maryland have raised their gasoline taxes in recent years. He said Arkansas voters in 2012 passed a 10-year, half-cent sales tax increase to pay for highway upgrades. Other states assessed special fees for alternative fuel vehicles, borrowed money and partnered with private businesses to drum up cash.

In 2008, Louisiana lawmakers dedicated vehicle sales tax money to road and bridge work, but the state hasn’t hit the financial trigger to shift the estimated $400 million. The state transportation department estimates the dollars could start to flow within six years, but Adley questioned the assumption.

“The general public would believe that we’re going to have plenty of money, and I disagree with you. I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Adley told LeBas.

Funding From 1-A

and air conditioning, tennis courts, and a concession stand.

In addition to providing recreational activities and facilities to the public, Bayou Civic Club has also signed a lease agreement with the parish to utilize the Larose Civic Center as an evacuation shelter in the

event of emergencies.

The funding amounts are not new requests, but had already been included in the parish’s 2014 Operating, Maintenance, and Capital Budget at the November 2013 council public meeting when the budget was adopted by the council.

Parish President Charlotte Randolph said the delay from November until now was due to getting the necessary documents required in the agreements.

As stated in the resolutions, the Town of Golden Meadow and the two centers will make the repairs and request reimbursement from the parish.

Councilman Lindel Toups was strongly opposed and wanted the groups requesting money to come before the council to show proof of need.

Councilman Jerry Lafont was quick to point out to Toups that the Bayou Civic Club and the Cut Off Youth Center had already complied with that wish in 2013 when the money was originally requested and that the council, including Toups, had already voted in favor of allocating the funds when it adopted the 2014 budget.

Joe Fertitta put the funding in perspective, noting that these recreational entities are valuable to the people of the parish.

“They are providing a service to the parish. The parish could not afford to own such facilities,” he said.

Parish President Charlotte Randolph made it very clear how the cooperative agreement works.

“They will present their plans and costs to the parish. They have to come before the council for approval. They will pay up front and we will reimburse,” she stated.

Still, Toups was unhappy.

“Giving all this money tonight, over a half-million, we are like the guy on TV who says ‘Let ‘em have it!’,” he said.

Councilman Aaron Caillouet, who also voted yes but is in favor of a parishwide recreation board which could prioritize projects and spending, said that spending is not determined in any organized way.

“We need a plan for all this spending. Right now, we pick projects here and there. It’s first come, first served,” he said.

Seminar From 1-A

“We will never know every tool and every app out there,” he said. “We need to know the guidelines for keeping us safe.”

Guerry demonstrated ways to prevent and avoid harmful digital and online behaviors such as sexting, cyber bullying, digital black-

Sunday, September 14, 2014 THE LAFOURCH GAZETTE

mail and exploitation.

Think about this – a cell phone is stolen or hacked every two seconds and a person’s identity is stolen every three seconds according to Guerry.

“Our 21st Century devices were never intended for privacy,” he says.

Every one of today’s devices, whether it be a cell phone, laptop, tablet or even a smart TV are all designed for instant communication.

“The devices we use everyday allow us to talk, know, show and say anything instantly,” he added.

“Every move forward with technology, a newer version of our phone, a newer tablet … is all designed to make humans share communications and information faster, easier and better.”

The presentation was a joint partnership between Guerry’s company, IROC2, Vision Communications and the Lafourche Parish Schools.

“As a member of the communities we serve, we strongly believe that it is part of our responsibility to do what we can to protect the families in them,” said Toby DuBois, Vision Communications’ Chief Marketing Officer. “At this free seminar students, parents, grandparents and teachers can all learn how to avoid the digital pitfalls that too many young people are falling into in today’s digitally connected world.”

The problems associated with online safety and using technology responsibly are very real. Proactive steps are being taken right here in our parish to combat this worldwide problem.

The Lafourche Parish School Board has an upcoming policy that will include ‘Digital Citizenship’ training as part of the mandatory curriculum. It will be implemented in all of the parish’s schools from elementary to high school.

They are finalizing the details of the number of hours of instruction that’s mandated for all students.

Guerry tells that technology and its use shouldn’t be something that we abandon in our new, 21st Cen-

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tury reality.

“Public and permanent isn’t a scary or bad thing,” he says. “It’s a positive!”

Nothing created digitally, no matter what, exists somewhere and is almost always permanently.

“Once we create something digitally, there’s always a way to pull it back,” he said. And, it’s not just limited to what we see in the movies, TV or something limited to law enforcement.

“Software exists that we in the private sector can purchase to find photos, texts, tweets and even browser history on our devices,” he added.

This is a great thing especially if you accidentally delete your family vacation photos. People automatically get nervous because they think of inappropriate content they may have on their devices.

“Remember, we have no anonymity online,” he says.

“We think social media and privacy settings, social and private are opposites. Why do we expect privacy in social media?”

To learn more about relevant news and Web sites, digital citizenship information and to view informational videos on how you can stay safe online, visit publicandpermanent.com or IROC2.org.

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HOMES

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: 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. _________________ 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: Beautiful & spacious 3 br, 2 ba, living, dining, laundry, 2020 sq ft living. Turn key, totally remodeled. A must see! Call 985-2261637 to view. Asking $120,000. Located in Golden Meadow. _________________

House For Sale: Galliano, W. 200th St., Brick home, 3 br, 1 ba, attached garage, lease or cash. $ 7 5 0 / d o w n , $515/mth. Call 855664-8357. _________________ 2006 Double Wide 31â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x70 Sunshine Mobile Home For Sale: Excel. cond. Must be moved! Has 3 br. w/lg. walk in closets, 2 ba., kitchen/dining, utility rm. & living rm. w/wood burning fireplace. Master bath has garden tub & lg. shower. Sheet rock throughout. All appliances stay in. Also has metal storm shutters that lock with key, lg. front porch, smaller back porch & carport.

Asking $60,000. Can be seen at 163 W. 109th St. FMI call Sandy at 985-6917432. _________________ Double Wide Mobile Home For Sale: 3 br, 2 ba, fully furn., covered patio, 16x16 shed. Serious inquiries only. FMI call 985-632-4020. _________________ House For Sale: 123 Comeaux Dr., Lockport. 3 br, 2 ba, den, formal living rm, 2-car garage, outside shed, total electric. FMI call 985-677-0694. _________________

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House For Sale down W. 133rd St., 3 br, 2 ba. Asking $73,000. Call 985677-6064. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: Cut Off, E. 43rd, (Vega Village).

Restricted neighborhood, $25,000. Lot size 97x167. Call Justin at 985-696-1555 or 985691-0154. _________________ Lot For Sale in Larose, lot 80x80, ready to build/investment. $2500 down.

Owner financing available. Call 985-2646200 or 985-396-3000. _________________ Land For Sale: 600 ft x 102 ft., between W. 163rd St. & W. 164th St., near levee. Owner financing available.

Call 985-641-0083. _________________

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MLS 115650:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Old Rouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

MLS 112683: Located in Golden Meadow on Hwy. 1 inside the Levee protection, 10 acres with 535â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $450,000.

MLS 112503:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage. $100,000.

MLS 113943:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

MLS 114010:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $115,000.

MLS 114683:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an unrestricted zone on an 86â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 165â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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 210â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 136â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. It has been totally renovated from floors to appliances and countertops. There is also a 700 sqft. cabana with a kitchen and full bath. This home is move in ready. REDUCED $350,000.

MLS 114693: Located at 201 E. 153rd Street in Galliano, this home has a total living area of 4,193 sqft. and sits on a 270â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 83â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 375â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 95â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;This unrestricted property located at 168 West 115th St. in Cut Off is on a lot measuring 120â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 636â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 185â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 767â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. $55,000 200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Duplex Apt. For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, at 3942 Hwy. 90 East, Des Allemands. $700/mth, $700/dep.

Call 985-677-2778. _________________

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?â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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. _________________

House For Rent: Cajun style, 2 br, 1 ba, located in Lockport area. $650 /mth, $650 /dep. Call 985-6659538. _________________ Apts. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, $550/mth with $500/dep. Call 985258-7510. _________________ Apts. For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, $650/mth, $600/dep. Call 985258-7510. _________________ Trailer for Rent in Galliano: 2br, 2ba, no pets. $700 /mo $500 /dep 985-278-8974 _________________ Trailer For Rent: 200 E. 30th St., Lot 2, in Cut Off. 3 br, 2 ba, living rm, kitchen, dining rm. $800 /mth, $500 /dep. Call 985-2587963. _________________

CENTRAL GULF TOWING, LLC

is now taking applications for

(DFK

Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

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. _________________ Apt. For Rent, Central Lafourche area: 1 br, $400/mth plus utilities. Call 985-5379259. _________________ 2 BR, trailer for rent in Cut Off: $500 down and $500 / mo.

No inside dogs. Call FMI 985-278-1145. _________________ Trailer & House For Rent: FMI call 985677-4533. _________________ House For Rent in Galliano area: 3 br, 1 lg. ba, partly furn., freezer, refrig., gas stove, lg. fenced in yard, no pets, no smoking. Must have references. $950 /mth, $500/dep. Call 985-278-8974. _________________ House For Rent in Larose on W. 33rd St., 1 br, single person, non smoker, no drugs, no pets, 1-yr. lease, w/d. $750 /mth, $750/dep. Contact Lois at 985-2624715 or 985-232-1771. I do background and credit checks. _________________ House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-6914718. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, living rm, kitchen, at 213 E. 22nd St., Larose. Call 985-693-4104 or 985278-4470. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Gheens. $700/mth, $500/dep. All utilities included. Call 985532-6755. _________________ Apt for Rent: 1 and 2 BR apts for rent. 1237 Crescent Ave. in Lockport. Call Kim at 985-709-9444 _________________

LI CENSED 1 00 T O N C A P TA I N S

â&#x20AC;˘ Applicant must have a towing endorsement â&#x20AC;˘ Applicant must be willing to work a 14 & 7 schedule â&#x20AC;˘ Applicant willing to work inshore / offshore

We offer the following benefits: Paid Health Insurance, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401K &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Optional Aflac

APPLY IN PERSON AT: CENTRAL GULF TOWING, INC. 14561 WEST MAIN ST CUT OFF, LA

Shawn Guidry, Personnel Manager, 985-632-4400 EOE

LA Carriers LLC is now accepting applications for

Inshore / Offshore Captains or Mates

A towing endorsement is required.

Full time or floater.

We offer competitive pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health & Life Insurance and disability.

Apply online at www.lacarriers.net or in person at 16849 E. Main St. Cut Off or call us (985) 632-5858.

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC

is now hiring

Captains & Mates for its Offshore Division

Apply at www.marquettetrans.com or in person at 1817 Hwy. 24, Larose. 985-693-5108

MERCHANDISE

200 Plastic Pallets For Sale: Call 6937229 FMI. _________________ Mayberry Sales & Service Also buy & repair used washers / dryers / refrigerators & window A/Cs. Call 4757211. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Machine For Sale: Model #420. Asking $450.

Call 985-637-1293. _________________ Used Maytag commercial coin op. washers/dryers For Sale. Call David at 985-278-4543. _________________ 2-Crypts Side-BySide For Sale: Located in Resurrection Garden Memorial Park near St. Hilary Church in Mathews.

FMI call Rose LeBoeuf at 985-5326323. _________________

CAMPERS

2011 Montana, 3665 RE, leaving everything in it. All you need is your clothes. Letting B/W hitch & Yogi Bear membership go with it. Take over notes.

Call 985-665-4303. _________________ 2008 Camper Trail Lite Trail Cruiser For Sale: 21 foot. $8,500.

Call 985-632-3899. _________________

AUTOS

96 Ford 150 For Sale: 6 speed, new clutch, new tires, good work truck. $2500 OBO. Call 985-2092833. _________________ 2006 Chevy Colorado Club Cab Pick-Up Truck For Sale: V6, 4 door, 37,000 miles. $12,0 00. Garage ke-pt.

Selling due to illness.

Call 985-475 -5223 or 985-475-6338. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Furniture, Halloween items and more on Sun. Sept. 14, 3 till and on Mon. Sept. 15, 7 till at E. 18th St., Hwy. 308, Larose at Sybilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. Call (cell) 985258-8344. _________________

HELP WANTED

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. _________________ Blanchard Cont. Inc. is hiring Certified Pipe Welders, Welder Fitters, Crane Operators, Mechanic & Riggers, 401K, short/long term disability, health, dental & life ins. Pd. vacation & safety bonus. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________ Blanchard Cont., Inc. is hiring an exp. tug boat captain with a towing endorsement. Full benefits included. Apply in person at 15444 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. _________________

Trinity Catering, Inc. Now Hiring Experienced

OFFSHORE COOKS Competitive Wages, Immediate Placement, Steady Work Schedule

Apply online at www.trinitycateringinc.com

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

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

Cashier / Stock Person (Free transportation to &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop)

See Mario or Brandi â&#x20AC;˘ No Phone Calls Please!

Must Speak English!

Must meet TWIC Card requirements.

Now Hiring

CDL DRIVER Hours open:

Mon.-Fri. (7-6)

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

Apply Today!

Competitive Salary, Benefits & 401K COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE 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 210â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 126â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot with a cabana that also has a kitchen and full bath.

This home is move-in ready with new floors, appliances &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;more.

86,500

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

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off â&#x20AC;˘ 325-7107

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

SUPERIOR

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com

Express Supply & Steel, LLC (Fourchon location), 682 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon, is now hiring a Class D driver. Must be 21 years of age with a clean driving record. Excel. benefits & above average pay.

Application may be completed at either the Fourchon or Lockport locations. _________________ Special Ed. District #1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Centerâ&#x20AC;? located in Cut Off, is seeking a Direct Support Worker for its Residential Waiver Programs in the Raceland/South Lafourche area. Great pay, flexible hrs., several positions available. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 8 thru Sept. 26, between the hrs. of 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm. FMI call 985-632-5671. _________________ In Search of Drivers with Class A CDL (Hazmat a plus, but not necessary) for 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mini float & single axle truck. FMI call 985637-9724. _________________

Part Time Help Wanted at Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewing. No phone calls please. Apply in person at 237 Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. _________________ Home Instead Senior Care is currently looking for caring & compassionate Caregivers for prn hrs.

Please call 985-8680038 (no calls after 5 pm). _________________ 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Customer Service Rep. wanted for busy insurance agency, located in the South Lafourche area. Must be able to multi-task & possess adequate computer skills.

Please mail resume to Help Wanted, P.O. Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________

Now Accepting Applications

Superior Shipyard is looking for an equipment mechanic with experience on heavy machinery. Must be able to maintain and repair miscellaneous yard equipment.

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 zrichardelle@superiorshipyar d.com _________________

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:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;985-446-5405

Currently Accepting Applications For

Currently Accepting Applications For

Cleaning Technician Position

Truck Drivers 7&7 Work Schedule * CDL License Required

Experience preferred but not necessary

*TWIC card required

TWIC card required

* M/V Records Check

7&7 Work Schedule

Benefits Include 401-K, Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance

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

Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106th 9th Street Golden Meadow, LA 70357 985-601-4907

E.O.E M/F/H/V

E.O.E M/F/H/V

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

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.

P.O. Box 774 â&#x20AC;˘ Galliano, LA 70354 Ph: (985) 325-3366 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: (985) 325-3368 www.recmarinelogistics.com

NOW HIRING!!!

Licensed 100 Ton Captains with DP Experience

Experienced Push Boat Captains with Towing Endorsements

Benefit Packages Available Include: Health, Life, Dental, Short & Long Term Disability, Cancer and Accident

Apply in person at 15360 Hwy. 3235 â&#x20AC;˘ Cut Off, LA 70345 (across the highway from Golden Motors)

OR

apply online at www.recmarinelogistics.com 985-325-3366

CLASSIFIED ADS

Sunday, September 14, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Painter Helper w/valid driver’s license needed to assist with daily task in local shipyards. Clean driving record a must.

Competitive pay w/benefit package.

Must be able to pass a drug screen. Inquire at 230 N. Barrios St., Lockport, between 8 am and 3 pm. _________________

Larose Shipyard is now hiring experienced truck welders.

Apply in person at 530 Industrial Park Rd. Larose, LA. 70373 _________________

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. _________________ Driver Wanted for a Passenger Van, 1 yr. exp., clean driving record. Call Sue at 337-281-6026. _________________

has job opportunities for Temproary Installation / Repair Assistants. The essential function is to assist with basic DTA installs and train the customer on system use.

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

Gulf Logistics Accept i ng A p p l i c a ti o n s

• Licensed 100 Ton Captains • Experienced Deckhands OFFSHORE CREWBOATSUTILITY BOATS 14/7- 28/14 Rotations Benefit packages available including: • Health • Life • Dental • 401k • Short & Long Term Disabilty • Quarterly Safety Bonus

Apply in person at:

Gulf Logistics Operating, Inc.

11828 Hwy 1.- Larose, LA 70373 (985) 693-3888 (985) 693-3889 (fax) or apply online at www.glohire.com

EOE

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. _________________ 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. _________________

The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry

Accepting Applications for

Assistant Maintenance Manager

5 & 2 Work Schedule

Knowledge of reviewing / auditing jobs using Filemaker Pro, Coordinate Ordering of Materials and Maintain Parts, Stock, Coordinate Personnel & Jobs. Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance / Construction Background & Knowledge of OSHA Mobile & Overhead Crane, Electrical & Safety Regulations beneficial.

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

Must be willing to submit to drug screening & physical.

TWIC card required to apply.

Apply in person at the C-Port Personnel Dept.

Office or fax resume to 985-396-2500 E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com

Now Hiring

Secretary / Receptionist

Good communication skills a must. No Saturdays.

401K, up to 3 weeks vacation, uniforms, health insurance, etc.

Accepting applications on Fridays at

Golden Motors • Hwy. 3235, Cut Off

No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

365 Enterprises is now seeking a self-motivated team player for a full-time facilities manager’s position. Must have experience in construction and/or business maintenance.

As the facilities manager, this person would be responsible for the planning, costing, implementation and delivery of a number of key projects. The job holder will also be responsible for the day to day facilities management and improvements.

Benefits Package · Excellent Pay & 401K · Sick / Vacation / Holiday Pay · Insurance Package including Health, Vision & Dental · Vehicle Allowance & Fuel Card

Please send resumes to careers@365enterprises.com

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

QHSE Coordinator Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable.

This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during working hours and after hours in the event of an emergency. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime safety.

Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

or filled out in the main office.

17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575

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

Coastal Commerce Bank is seeking Tellers for our Larose location. The ideal candidate will have some teller exp. & possess excel. customer service skills.

Please send cover letter and resume to humanresources1999@ gmail.com or PO Box 4177, Houma, LA 70360. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. _________________ B & B Hardware Rental is looking for a Full time Sales Clerk. Apply within. _________________

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 _________________

Chabert Electrical Services, LLC looking for reliable workers.

Must have transportation. Any electrical exp. a plus.

Call 985-325-5235 or apply at 14791 W. Main, Cut Off, Mon.Fri. from 9 am to 2 pm. _________________ 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 _________________ Superior Shipyard is now hiring a warehouse assistant.

Must have a clean driving record and possess a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus. If interested, apply at 20987 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow 70357, or send resume to zrichardelle@superiorshipyard.com _________________

SERVICES

Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________

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 __________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ 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. _________________ Piano Lessons: An education that lasts a lifetime. Professional teacher w/35 + yrs. exp. Tues. & Thurs openings only. Limited enrollment. Call 985209-3478. Must have piano/keyboard for home practice. _________________ 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. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call us! Indoor/Outdoor painting. New or old construction. Reasonable rates. Call 985278-6936 or 985-278-7971. _________________

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Service Technician / Repairman / Helper to work with office machines.

Will train. Must have some knowledge of taking machines apart / putting back together.

Must apply in person at

13066 West Main St. in Larose.

Bayou Office Machines

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

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. _________________ 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.

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. _________________ 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. _________________

NOTICES

I am applying to the Office Of Alcoholic Beverage 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 followiing address: 2606 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd, Golden Meadow, LA. 70357 under the business name of Me-Maw’s Cajun Cuisine, LLC D.B.A. Me-Maw’s Cajun Cuisine. /s/ Scott Boura, Member, Lorey Boura, Member _________________ I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage 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 18079 Hwy 3235 Galliano, LA 70354.

Under the business name of Peggy Richoux, Inc. D.B.A. Destiny’s. /s/ Peggy Richoux, President, Eddie P. Richoux, Sec./Treas. _______________________

PRAYERS

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me.

This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going to battle. Whoever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves shall never die a sudden death or be drowned or shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.

Say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail so be sure you really want what you ask.

MINDY _____________________

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

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OBITUARIES

DEMPSEY BORNE Dempsey “Shawee” J. Borne, 86, a native of Chenier and a resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014.

Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m.

Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Gisclair Borne; daughter, Alice Marie Borne; parents, Ellis and Notillia Borne; brothers, Onecene Borne, Johnson Borne, Autry Borne; sisters, Thizies Borne, Edith Lepine and Mary Lee Billiot.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

In Memory Of WILLIE PAUL GUIDROZ “T-WILL”

Born: 1-20-1985 Died: 9-11-2006 Sadly Missed By, Mom, Loretta, Rockie, Ross & Family ________________

Born: Sept. 29, 1922 Died: Sept. 7, 2004

Eddie, the memories of your face will never fade away. Nor the love you shared, in your own special way.

It’s so easy to focus my eyes on things above. Above is where I long to be, with JESUS and you, my love.

Each day without you here with me, each second seems eternity, I trust GOD my heart will mend, when JESUS brings us together again.

Love your wife Ola, children, grand & great grandchildren ________________

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

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been her devoted caretakers for more than two years, Darlene Lirette Cheramie and Sullivan Cheramie; numerous other nieces ad nephews.

She was preceded in death by husband, Nolan J. Barrios; son, Russell Barrios, Sr.; grandson, Troy David Grigsby; parents, Charlie Lirette and Juanita Guidry Lirette Rogers; brothers, Irvin Lirette, Sr., Sullivan Lirette, Sr. and Calvin Lirette; sisters, Verna Lirette Falgout and Rose Marie Lirette.

Ma Pearl embodied the spirit of the greatest generation. She was a Rosie the Riveter as well as a Higgins boat welder during WWII. She was creative, imaginative and in possession of elaborate and delicate skills. She made do with what she had and had great fun along the way! She could do anything she put her mind to and set an example of courage and willingness to try that has reached through the generations to her great grandchildren. She was married to the love of her life Nolan Barrios for 56 years. We will miss her liveliness, quick wit and quicker laughter but look forward to a grand reunion with her in heaven.

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PEARL BARRIOS A mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 13 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Pearl Marie Lirette, Barrios, 89, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Golden Meadow, who passed away on September 8, 2014.

Visitation was held from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. service at the church with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow.

She is survived by children, Maggie Barrios Grigsby, Randy Barrios and wife Toni and Ray Barrios; grandchildren, Rushelle Barrios Fitzgerald and husband Allen, Russell Barrios Jr. and wife Kim, Verna Grigsby Thietje and husband Brian, Sgt. Major William Grigsby and wife Dana, Randy J. Barrios, HM2 Ryan Barrios, Rachel Bouzigard, Desirae Barrios and Sarah Barrios; step grandchildren, SFC Travis Johnson and Larry Johnson; great grandchildren, Erin Fitzgerald, Shawn Fitzgerald, Brody Barrios, Ally Barrios, Ian Naquin, LCPL Tyler Grigsby, Brianna Grigsby, Rhea Grigsby, Hannah Grigsby, Will Grigsby and Alicia Bouzigard; step great grandchildren, Christopher Johnson, Alexis Johnson, Natalie Johnson and Nicole Johnson; great great grandchild, Mila Rose Fitzgerald. Her beloved God child and nephew who have VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, immerse yourself in activities that put you first over the next few days. Whether it’s a date or simply alone time, enjoy it and start tending to your needs.

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Loving what you get paid to do is a key to a happy life, so figure out a way to make that happen.

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DOROTHY GAUTREAUX Dorothy Boudreaux Gautreaux, 83, a native of Harvey, and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014.

Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Hubert Gautreaux, Sr.; sons, Gary Gautreaux, Sr. and wife Deborah, Craig Gautreaux and wife Terri; daughter, Myra G. Adams and husband Neil; grandchildren, Marcey, Clay, Gary Jr., Kylie, Cody, Garret, Alyssa, Alex; great grandchildren, Brody, Chloe, Chase, Luke, Nathan, Emmalyn, Trevor, Trent, Ayden, Wyatt, Camden, Carter; sisters, Doris Boudreaux and Dolores Guidry and husband Walter.

She was preceded in death by her son, Hubert Gautreaux, Jr. and parents, Clement and Sophie Boudreaux.

She was a member of Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.

Falgout Funeral Homes was is charge of arrangements. ______________________

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Sunday, September 14, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

SHELF SPACE By: Katina Gaudet

Got library fines?

Bring food instead It’s September, and at the library, that means Fine Free and Fine Forgiveness Month.

Got old library fines you’ve been meaning to pay or had forgotten about? It’s not too late to clear your library account and do something meaningful to help others in our community. That’s what Fine Forgiveness Month is all about.

It’s simple. If you have fines for damaged, lost, or long overdue items on your account bring in canned goods, non-perishable foods, or pet food or cat litter to any Lafourche Parish Public Library branch, and the library will waive your fines.

There is one exception, however. The library will not waive fines associated with laptop checkouts.

The library has created a donation chart to guide library cardholders in clearing up their existing fines.

For example, a person who owes $5 or less can bring in either two canned goods or four cans of pet food. As the amount of fines owed increases, so do the donations requested.

A cardholder with fines can bring in donations for any amount owed, for fines of under $1 to $100 or more. There’s no limit to the amount of fines you can clear from your record, and it doesn’t matter how long you’ve owed those fines.

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those to any Lafourche library branch in September and the library will waive those overdue fines. No donations are required.

The library began its Fine Forgiveness program a few years ago both to welcome library cardholders back to the library and to help make a difference in the community.

All donations that the library receives are distributed to local organizations like food banks, pet rescue organizations and others.

Each library branch has ties to different community groups that work to better Lafourche Parish and will distribute the donations it receives to those organizations.

So if you owe the library money, don’t be afraid to drop by your local library branch.

The library is willing to work with you to clear those fines and wants to see you and your family using the library once again. So stop by your local library branch to check your account and take advantage of Fine Forgiveness and Fine Free Month before it’s too late.

SEPTEMBER IS ALSO LIBRARY CARD SIGNUP MONTH Don’t have a library card? September is also Library Card Signup Month.

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Learn more about what

your library offers at your local branch or visit the library’s website at www.lafourche.org.

Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Public Library. She can be reached at 632-7140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.

Girl Scouts to hold Movin’ & Groovin’ event at Nicholls State, September 27 Girls, grades 4 – 9, are invited to enjoy a day of movin’, groovin’, cookin’, and doin’ as they explore the science and fun involved in healthy living. The event is Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux.

“From sports to exercising, to nutrition and cooking, this day will put you on the right path to livin’ right,” said Kevin Shipp, program event manager at Girl Scouts Louisiana East.

Presenters include the John Folse Culinary Institute, the Nicholls State University’s Athletic Department, Department of Allied Health and Sciences, and Department of Intra-

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Join in for free dinner, fellowship, games, and hymns beginning at 6 p.m.

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mural Sports.

The event will conclude with a Nicholls State Volleyball match versus Northwestern State at 2 p.m.

The event fee is $15 per Girl Scout, and includes lunch in the campus dining hall. Adults attending can purchase a lunch voucher for $8 per lunch.

To register, complete a program event registration form available on the Girl Scout council’s website at www.gsle.org.

For additional information, please contact Kevin Shipp, at Girl Scouts Louisiana East, at 800644-7571, ext. 2243.

Girl Scouts Louisiana East, a leadership development organization for girls in grades K to 12th, encourages healthy living among girls, by educating and empowering them to take action to strengthen their physical and emotional health.

For more information about becoming a Girl Scout or volunteer opportunities, visit www.gsle.org or email info@gsle.org or call 1-800-644-7571.

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.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Benjamin Benoit, 37, 105 Oak Lane, Lot 17, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Tony Boudreaux, Jr., 21, 7400 Hanover Rd., New Orleans. Contempt of court.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Todd Trahan, Jr., 29, 454 Sterling Dr., Houma. Fugitive of Houma Police Department.

Gemar Duncan, 24, 353 Nora T Lane, Thibodaux. Probation warrant.

Harry Ford, 55, 1636 Hwy. 307, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Christopher Nichols, 28, 311 Hidden Acres St., Apt. B, Houma.

Probation warrant.

Thibodaux Police Department/Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Javone Miles, 23, 310 Eauclaire Dr., Thibodaux. Principle to attempted 2nd degree murder, contempt of court.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Victoria Baker, 27, 324 Rosemont, Thibodaux. Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

Leonard Pharagood, 36, 312 Hyland Dr., Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts).

Victor Floyd, 38, 146 Ann St., Morgan City. Contempt of court.

Deangelo Coleman, 20, C 126 Solar Trailer Park, Thibodaux. Simple battery.

Deondre Gramma, 21, 205 St. Bernard St., Thibodaux. Simple battery.

Cathleen Tastet, 50, 1007 Sixth St, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Jason Dempster, 26, 112 Live Oak Dr., Labadieville. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, simple escape.

Nigel Thomas, 30, 124 Diplomat Way Dr., Thibodaux. Simple battery.

Junius Thompson, Jr., 2481 Hwy. 308, Thibodaux. Theft of a motor vehicle, theft.

Travis Breaux, 31, 515 St. Anthony St., Raceland. Contempt of court.

David Barlow, Jr., 110 North 2nd St., Raceland. Contempt of court.

Probation/Parole William Auvil, 33, 209 Bowie Road, Raceland. Probation violation.

Thibodaux Police Department Kevin Anderson, 40, 305 Johnson Ridge Lane, Thibodaux. Monetary instrument abuse, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

JC Thompson, Jr., 36, 508 College St., Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lucius Thomas, 61, 147 Als Trailer Park, Gray. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Dennis Menard, 27, 425 32nd St., Baton Rouge. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Beau Stevens, 23, 1741 Bayou Blue Rd., Houma. Violation of protective orders.

Kim Wunstell, Jr., 26, 320 E. 85th St., Cut Off. Contempt of court warrant.

Robbie Terrebonne, 29, 130 Louis St., Larose. Hit and run (no injury), 3 cts. of contempt of court.

Anthony LeBoeuf, 34, 136 E. 37th Place, Cut Off. Possession of drug para., poss. of oxycodone, fugitive of Houma City.

Robert Altmeyer, 31, 3705 Derbigny St., Metairie. Violation of probation/parole.

Troy Clause, 46, 134 Constant Dr., Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Kevin Anderson, 40, 305 Johnson Ridge Lane, Thibodaux. Monetary instrument abuse.

Tyler Tillman, 20, 1300 Ridgefield Ave., Apt. 909, Thibodaux. Harboring a fugitive.

Dustin Defelice, 27, 108 Cypress Lane, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.

Jermaine Miles, 20, 310 Euclair Dr., Thibodaux. Attempted 2nd degree murder.

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Yet most people are still waiting for a decent raise.

The recent August jobs report confirmed that average hourly pay has crept up only about 2 percent a year since the recession ended five years ago â&#x20AC;&#x201D; barely above inflation and far below the gains in most recoveries.

Just why pay has been so weak and when it might strengthen are key issues for the Federal Reserve in deciding when to raise interest rates.

The trend has mystified analysts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the primary economic and policy puzzle facing policymakers right now: Why have wages remained so low in the face of an improving economy?â&#x20AC;? said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at McGladrey, a tax and accounting firm.

Some economists expect pay to pick up eventually as the job market keeps improving.

They think wages have lagged because millions of people are still out of work â&#x20AC;&#x201D; many of whom arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t counted in the unemployment rate because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no longer looking for a job.

But others say they

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fear that pay has stagnated because of trends that will persist even after the economy has moved closer to full health.

They note that companies have been making more use of temporary and part-time workers, usually at lower pay, to replace fulltime permanent jobs. And newer technologies have enabled businesses to produce more with fewer employees.

A survey of Harvard Business School graduates released last week lends weight to that notion.

Nearly half the respondents said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather invest in technology than in workers.

Just over 40 percent expect wages and benefits to decline over the next three years.

Economists are flummoxed by the way the historical relationship between pay and unemployment has eroded since the recession ended. Based on historical trends, the steady drop in unemployment should have raised inflation-adjusted wages by 3.6 percent by June, according to researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because employers have had to fill jobs from a smaller pool of unemployed people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a trend that normally forces them to pay more.

Instead, overall inflation-adjusted wages have essentially flattened since 2009.

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cessing and analytics, as well as broadcasting, film and publishing, hourly wages have surged 4.6 percent in the past year. And pay is up at least 3 percent for financial services workers and wholesalers.

By contrast, wages are up just 1.3 percent for employees in education and health care.

So why has overall wage growth been so weak?

Economists point to several factors.

The biggest is that there are still too many people desperate for work than is typical for a healthy economy. That makes it easier for employers to fill jobs without raising pay.

There are 227,000 fewer people with jobs than in November 2007, just before the recession began.

Yet the working-age population is up 15.3 million since then. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kept the number of unemployed elevated: 9.6 million Americans, up from 7.6 million when the recession began.

But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just unemployment thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holding down wages. The many part-timers who would prefer full-time work are also competing with those who are out of work. There are 7.2 million involuntary part-timers, up from just 4.6 million in late 2007.

Half the economists surveyed by The Associated Press last month cited the high number of people without full-time jobs as the main reason wage growth has been weak.

The Chicago Fed estimates that if all measures of unemployment, including involuntary part-timers, had returned to pre-recession levels, paychecks after inflation would now be rising up to 1 percentage point faster.

Given these trends, people who do have jobs have less leverage to demand higher pay. Sixteen percent of working Americans say their pay hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t budged in the past year, up from 11 percent before the recession, according to research by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

In a healthier economy, more people would seek higher pay elsewhere and quit their jobs once they found it. But the number who quit their jobs tumbled during the recession and has only partly recovered.

In addition, fewer

startup companies are being created, holding back hiring. In the final quarter of 2013, new companies created just 1.3 million jobs, down from an average of 1.75 million in the 1990s, according to government data.

Fewer startups and fewer quits have reduced whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called job-market â&#x20AC;&#x153;churn.â&#x20AC;? Economists liken churn to musical chairs: When people quit or new jobs are created by startups, more positions open for the unemployed or for workers seeking higher pay.

But churn has declined by up to one-third since the early 1990s, according to research by economists Steven Davis and John Haltiwanger.

Typically, wages also rise in line with increased productivity. Productivity measures output per hour of work, and higher productivity enables companies to pay more without sparking inflation. Yet productivity has been unusually sluggish the past three years.

Some economists are surprised that the recession didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t weaken Americansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pay even more than it did. So deep was the recession that many analysts assumed companies would reduce not only jobs but also wages.

The lack of pay cuts during the recession may help explain meager raises now. Having paid more than they typically would during the downturn, companies may now try to make up for lost ground by holding off on raises longer than usual.

All these trends make it particularly hard for economists to predict when, or even whether, wages will finally accelerate.

With unemployment declining and other gauges, such as the number of quits and involuntary parttimers, also improving, some economists think pay gains will accelerate by mid-2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re setting the stage for an eventual turn higher in wages,â&#x20AC;? says Michelle Meyer, an economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

BTNEP hosting annual Estuary Artworks event Sunday, September 14, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) will be hosting its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Estuary Artworksâ&#x20AC;? event at the Purple Penguin Art Company, 702 W. 3rd Street in downtown Thibodaux, on September 27th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in collaboration with National Estuaries Day. Children ages 0-18 are invited to attend and draw their favorite estuary scene.

The event is free of charge.

A contest of all the participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entries will be conducted and age consisting of 0-3, 4-7, 8-12 and 13-18 will break down categories.

Prizes will be awarded to first place winners in each category.

An overall winner will also be awarded and will receive a gift certificate to Purple Penguin Art Company for one semester of classes, which includes sixteen 75-minute classes.

Appointments will not be scheduled, but RSVPs are highly recommended for children planning to attend throughout the day. Refreshments will be provided

by Rotoloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Thibodaux.

BTNEP staff will be in attendance educating families about the estuary and giving children insight on what an estuary is and what can be found in it.

National Estuaries Week will be held September 20-27 to promote the importance of estuaries and the need to protect and restore them by raising awareness of the vital role estuaries play in our society. Activities across the country sponsored by various groups are creating awareness and public interest about the significance of estuaries in the environment.

BTNEPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Estuary Artworksâ&#x20AC;? event is to educate children more about the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuarine System, its importance and what is happening to it. As the estuary disappears, so does the culture and heritage of the area.

For more information regarding this event or to RSVP, please contact Kristy Monier at 985-447-0868 or email at kristy@btnep.org.

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Sunday, September 14, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

ALICIA A. CALDWELL Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of immigrant children caught alone illegally crossing the Mexican border into the United States continued to decline in August, according to figures disclosed recently by the Homeland Security Department.

Last month Border Patrol agents apprehended 3,129 children, mostly from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. In July agents found more than 5,400 children, while in June the number was more than 10,600.

The Obama administration has been cautious about speculating over what led to the recent decline, saying several factors are likely at play. Historically, the number of immigrants caught crossing the border illegally declines during the hottest summer months.

Since the start of the budget year in October, more than 66,000 unaccompanied children have been apprehended crossing the border illegally, nearly double the number from the 2013 budget year.

The dramatic increase in the number of child immigrants this year prompted the administration to step up enforcement efforts against human smuggling rings and launch a public relations campaign urging parents in Central America not to send their children on the dangerous trek through Mexico.

The Justice Department has also ordered that newly arrived child immigrants facing deportation hearings should have their cases moved to the top of the federal immigration court’s docket. The court has a backlog of more than 375,000 pending cases.

Officials in Mexico last month starting pulling Central Americans off the top of a lumbering freight train known as “La Bestia,” or The Beast, which has routinely carried thousands of migrants north toward the U.S. border.

The crush of Central American children found crossing the border caught the administration off guard earlier this year and strained Homeland Secu-

rity’s resources. President Barack Obama called the situation a humanitarian crisis and asked Congress to approve an emergency $3.7 billion spending bill to deal with the issue.

Congress left Washington for the August recess before the Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate could agree on a spending package.

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Sheriff’s office offering free hunter education classes Free hunter education classes will be held on the following dates: - Sept. 27: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at LPSO Law Enforcement Complex (1300 Lynn St., Thibodaux); - Sept. 28: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at LPSO Shooting Range (3451 Hwy 182, Raceland).

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Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind.

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Anyone born after September 1, 1969, who wishes to obtain a hunting license in Louisiana, must successfully complete a hunter education course.

Exceptions may be granted and must be applied for and approved by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.