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Sunday, July 12, 2015

32nd Annual National Night Out event set for Aug. 4

Parish officials accept settlement offer from BP

Eliminating hunger …

Deadline for organizing block party is July 27

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will once again be participating in the National Night Out Against Crime event scheduled for Tuesday, August 4.

This is the 32nd annual nationwide event.

Sheriff Craig Webre is reminding citizens that there is still time to sign up to host a “block party” for their neighborhood from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. that evening.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be attending these block parties throughout the parish to meet community members to discuss crime prevention and any other concerns.

Explorers from POST 323 will also be conducting fingerprinting and DNA swabbing in some areas, and hot dogs, soft drinks and other refreshments will be provided at each of the block parties.

Anyone interested in hosting a block party is

$8.1 million agreed to by both parties By: Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

Staff photo by Babs

Bernice Kibodeaux, General Manager of the Second Harvest Food Bank, is pictured arranging canned goods on the shelf.

Applications are taken Mondays and Thursdays at the Food Bank with pick-up days being on Tuesdays and Fridays once a month to approved applicants.

Second Harvest distributes food for three to four days according to the size of the family.

Second Harvest Food Bank making a difference in Lafourche communities

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MEETINGS MONDAY, JULY 13

SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m.

SLLD Office 17904 Hwy. 3235, Galliano SL QUILTERS 6:00 p.m.

Larose Civic Center

AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m.

Golden Meadow TUESDAY, JULY 14 LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.

4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE F&AM 7:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 VFW POST #8538 AND AUXILIARY 7:00 p.m.

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Arrests............................7-A Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds................6-A/7-A

Horoscopes.....................7-A Lottery.............................2-A News In Brief...................3-A

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

Surfin’ The Net................7-A

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

VOLUME 26 NUMBER 39

Heather Chiasson Contributing Writer

Second Harvest Food Bank is an organization fighting hunger around the country. The Louisiana chapter, founded in the Greater New Orleans area in 1982, has grown to serve twentythree parishes in southern Louisiana. Two months ago, Second Harvest opened its doors in Galliano to serve the community of Lafourche.

The Galliano Second Harvest Food Bank is located next to the Hope Center on Hwy. 308, once home to State Bank in Galliano. Families, consisting mostly of young children and the elderly, receive enough food each month to last three to four days, which helps to offset their own grocery budgets.

The facility consists of a large stock room and a cold room where freezers and refrigerators are located. It is immaculate and totally organized thanks to Bernice Kibadeaux, Tillie Breaux and Audrey Gaspard, three of the many dedicated volunteers who keep operations moving smoothly so that food can be distributed to families in need.

Once a month a truck filled with 2,000-6,000 pounds of food arrives. The volunteers organize

the donations, which includes housing frozen and refrigerated items as well as non-perishable foods.

In order to receive these contributions, a family must meet the financial and residency requirements and show proof of income. Only after the appropriate paperwork is filled out and is approved can a family receive food donations. The amount of food each family receives is based on the number of people living in the household.

“It’s very rewarding to do this kind of work. I do this because He wants me to,” said Bernice, pointing to the sky.

The volunteers show a lot of heart and have gotten to know the eligible families by face and name. Irene Griffin, a ninety-two year old recipient, often shows up with a big smile while yelling her name out to organizers, sending volunteers and recipients alike into fits of laughter. Once she receives her rations, she is always heard bellowing in a thick Cajun accent, “Mais thanks, cher!

See you next time.”

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Meeting, workshop lays out Golden Meadow Skatepark Gazette staff reports

The ball is rolling on a skate park at Oakridge Park in Golden Meadow that could be completed as soon as this fall.

Mayor Joey Bouziga, members of the town council and a representative with park designer Spohn Ranch Skateparks hosted about two dozen citizens at the town hall on Wednesday afternoon for a brief meeting and workshop designed to go over the specifics for the park, which will be built at Oakridge Park on a $250,000 budget.

Questions about the park’s details were answered during the approximately 30minute meeting, and local skate lovers met with Spohn Ranch Design and Development agent Vincent Onel and

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local engineer John Plaisance to gather input on how the park should look.

Bouziga said he’s anxious to see the project come to fruition. So, too, are the skaters – some of whom said they’ve been waiting for a project like this locally for as much as 15 years.

“We’re going to do this project,” Bouziga said, “We’re excited to see it come to light. It will happen and we’re looking forward to it.”

“I think Golden Meadow is a good site for a project like this,” Onel added. “We want to get everyone’s thoughts and make sure that this is a place that fits the needs and skill levels of the skaters in your area.”

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After a meeting in executive session and a unanimous vote (with three Council members absent) afterwards, the Lafourche Parish Council on Wednesday evening accepted an $8.1 million settlement from British Petroleum (BP) for damages incurred during and after the disastrous 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

“Tonight’s vote by the council allows me to sign all the legal documents associated with this settlement offer.

Pending litigation prohibits us from commenting further,” Parish President Charlotte Randolph said in a press release.

The settlement with the parish is part of a larger recent $18.7 billion settlement BP reached with five states and the federal government to settle a portion of the claims stemming from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

In comparison, as of press time Friday, other local government entities receiving settlement funds include: - Jefferson Parish: $53.1 million - City of New Orleans: $45 million - Jefferson Parish School Board: $32.7 million - Orleans Parish School Board: $22.7 million - St. Tammany Parish: $16.8 million - St. Bernard Parish: $9.3 million - City of Kenner: $9.3 million See Settlement Page 5-A

Incarcerated Larose man faces more charges

A Larose man arrested in June for robbing a convenience store now faces several more charges relating to a residential burglary. Blake HerBlake Hernandez nandez, 24, faces new charges of burglary, possession of stolen goods, and several counts of theft stemming from the incident.

On Wednesday, June 10, detectives began investigating a residential burglary where several items of value were stolen along with several credit cards.

Through investigation, detectives discovered Hernandez had recently performed work at the residence where he disconnected a surveillance system.

Detectives were unable to make contact with Hernandez at that time, but learned he was in possession of stolen property matching the description of some of the items taken in the residential burglary.

Meanwhile, as previously reported, detectives had also begun investigating a robbery at a convenience store on East Main Street in Larose that same day. Investigators developed Hernandez as the suspect in that case and obtained a warrant for his arrest for simple robbery.

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Sunday, July 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events …

News To Use!

Community Bible Church Vacation Bible School this week

Come discover God’s plan 4U (Son Spark Labs) at the Community Bible Church, 14757 E. Main, Cut Off on July 13-17 from 9 a.m. till 12 p.m., for children Pre-K through 6th grade.

Registration is $5; iron on transfers, $3 and music CD, $5.

For more information contact Sheila Gros at 985632-3077.

Concealed Handgun Training Course offered by LPSO

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, July 25th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland.

Cost is $110. Advance registration is required.

For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day at (985) 532-4327 lafate-day@lpso.net.

This course is pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.

All participants must supply their own eye protection (eyeglasses or sunglasses will suffice), ear protection (plugs or muffs), and 50 rounds of ammunition.

Lady Tarpon Basketball Camp offered at SLHS

A Lady Tarpon Basketball Camp will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. with show-off at 3:30 p.m. for ages Pre-K through 8th grade at the South Lafourche High School gym.

Girls will be divided into ages 4-6, 7-8, 9-10, 1112, 7th and 8th graders).

Camp will be conducted by Lady Tarpon players. Cost will be $50, includes camp shirt, lunch and snacks.

For more information contact SLHS at 985-6325721 or email Jamie Lerille at jlerille@lafourche. k12.la.us, Rainie Terrebonne at rterrebonne@ lafourche.k12.la.us, or Lonnie Rousse at lrousse@ lafourche.k12.la.us.

Lady Tarpons Volleyball Clinic offered at SLHS

A Lady Tarpons Volleyball Clinic will be held on Sunday, July 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. for girls entering middle school (6th, 7th and 8th grade). Cost will be $30 per participant.

Girls will work on serving, passing, setting, and hitting to prepare them for middle school tryouts.

For more information contact South Lafourche High School at 985-6325721 or email Jamie Lerille at jlerille@lafourche. k12.la.us, Rainie Terrebonne at rterrebonne@ lafourche.k12.la.us, or Lonnie Rousse at lrousse@ lafourche.k12.la.us.

Special Olympians, interested in fall sports?

If you are interested in the fall sports of swimming, horseshoes and t-ball, go to the Cut Off Youth Center on Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.

For more information look up the facebook page: Special Olympics Lafourche.

Information for the other sports and document for new participants will be available.

G.M. First Baptist Church holding Vacation Bible School

The First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow is holding its annual Vacation Bible School from July 13-17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Kids who have completed K-6th grade are welcome to join.

Registration is Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information call 475-5490 or 985-6774178.

Rape Aggression Defense Course (RAD) offered for women only

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women only at the LPSO Range Facility, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland on July 27, 28 and 29 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Participants must attend all 3 nights.

Class size is limited.

Advanced registration is required. A $10 fee will charged to cover course materials. Must be prepaid.

Mail to LPSO, Attn: DeAnn S. Barrios, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

For more information contact DeAnn at 985-4494436 or email: deann-barrios@lpso.net.

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South Lafourche Bank accepting donations for basketball fundraiser

South Lafourche Bank is seeking donations of water, powerade, soft drinks, hot dogs and buns, hamburgers and buns, variety bags of chips, etc., to be turned in to any of their bank locations for the 3 on 3 Out Basketball Tournament which will be held on July 18 and 19 at the Cut Off Youth Center, starting at 9 a.m.

All proceeds to benefit the SL Bank’s Relay for Life team.

For more information contact Larica Rogers at 985-475-6500 or 985-2587289 or Briana Duet at 985632-3592 or 985-258-4559.

Summer Reading Program offering hands-on learning

Heather Chiasson, (Bachelor in elementary education and Reading Specialist Masters), will host a summer reading camp designed to teach basic and higher reading skills.

Students will have hands-on learning, small group as well as individualized learning, and they will sing and dance their way to reading.

The camp will take place at the Cut Off Youth Center on the following dates: 5-6 year olds, July 13-17 from 810 a.m.; 7-8 year olds, July 20-24 from 8-10 a.m.; 9–10 year olds, July 27-31 from 810 a.m.; 5-10 year olds, July 27-31 from 1-3 p.m.

Cost is $50 for the week, and spots are limited.

For more information email heatherchiasson82@gmail.c om.

Prayer gathering Wednesday in Galliano

A gathering to pray for our families will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at the St. Joseph Church, 17980 W. Main in Galliano from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Are you missing something in your spiritual journey? Join in for praise and worship with Sarah, Sadie and Kyle Pierce.

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Due to limited space, community events submitted for publication will be published under the Calendar of Events / News to Use column for free twice ONLY. Any organization or club wishing to have their event published more than twice will have to pay a $10 fee each time the event is published after the two-time limit.

Judge refuses to toss lawsuit over decade-old Gulf oil leak MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal judge refused on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit that environmental groups filed against a New Orleansbased company responsible for a decade-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.

U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan ruled that a trial is necessary to determine whether several plaintiffs led by the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance have a right to sue Taylor Energy Company.

The company has claimed federal regulators agree nothing more can be done to stop its leak off Louisiana’s coast. But Morgan concluded there is a “genuine factual dispute” over whether Taylor can and should do more to mitigate its impacts.

Since 2004, oil has been leaking at the site where a Taylor-owned platform toppled during Hurricane Ivan. A mudslide triggered by Ivan’s waves also buried a cluster of oil wells under mounds of sediment.

Authorities estimate the leak could last a century or more if left unchecked. The Coast Guard has ordered the company to design and install a better system for collecting oil before it reaches the water’s surface.

In April, an investigation by The Associated Press revealed evidence that the leak is worse than Taylor, or the government, have publicly reported. Presented with AP’s findings, the Coast Guard provided a new leak estimate that is about 20 times greater than one recently touted by the company in a court filing.

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CORRECTION:

The Toast and Roast Banquet honoring Sidney Triche will be held on Thursday, August 6th, and not August 8th, at the Larose Civic Center.

Also Triche was born in 1935 and not 1937 as was initially published.

Sid’s daughters are Cyd, Michelle, Lillie and Carmen.

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming October 24th election on the front page once at no charge.

Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy.

The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 28 at 4 p.m.

Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page.

Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

Qualifying is Sept. 8 through Sept. 10; last day to register to vote is Sept. 23; early voting begins Oct. 10 and ends Oct. 17.

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its offshore leases and oil and gas interests in 2008, four years after founder Patrick Taylor died. The company says it is no longer active in the offshore industry and it only exists to continue addressing the leak.

Morgan, however, said that position isn’t consistent with the company’s argument that many leak-related documents must remain under wraps to protect valuable trade secrets.

“If Taylor has ceased to operate as an oil producer, the Court questions whether information related to oil production should remain confidential,” she wrote.

A biologist, a tour guide and a fisherman are named as plaintiffs in the suit. The company claims they lack the legal “standing” to sue over alleged Clean Water Act violations.

A trial for the case is scheduled to start on Oct. 5, with Morgan hearing testimony and deciding the case without a jury.

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BRIEF LDWF reminds offshore anglers of free, required permit

With summer in full swing, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries takes this opportunity to remind anglers of the free, required Recreational Offshore Landing Permit.

The permit is required for all anglers possessing tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers and snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphin, except for anglers under 16 years of age or anglers fishing on a paid-for-hire trip where the captain holds a permit.

The program was developed to better quantify and characterize the charter and recreational fishermen who fish beyond Louisiana’s territorial waters.

The permit is available at no cost to the public.

Anglers wishing to obtain or renew a permit can register at https://rolp.wlf.la.gov.

Anglers may renew their permits up to 30 days prior to expiration. A valid

Louisiana fishing license number is required to obtain a permit. A confirmation number is allowed for a temporary (trip) license. ___

Not berry good: US adults still skimp on fruit and veggies

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. adults still aren’t eating nearly enough fruits and vegetables.

In a large national survey, only 13 percent said they ate the recommended amount of fruit each day.

And only 9 percent had enough vegetables.

Californians — a big produce-growing state — ate the most fruits and vegetables. Tennessee was at the bottom of the fruit list, and Mississippi was last in eating vegetables.

The findings come from a 2013 national telephone survey of hundreds of thousands of Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the study Thursday.

Online: CDC report: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr ___

3 accused of harvesting oysters in closed area

HOUMA, La. (AP) — The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has accused three Houma men of harvesting oysters during a closed season in Terre-

bonne Parish.

The department said in a news release agents arrested 33-year-old Juan Resendiz-Zarraja, 19-yearold Jorge Enrique LoperMendoza and 26-year-old Gilberto Lopez-Pascual for allegedly taking oysters from Sister Lake Public Oyster Seed Reservation, which is closed for the season.

The captain of the vessel, De-Laoanaya, was also cited for violating the log book requirements.

Agents said they spotted the men dredging oysters Thursday morning and found 31 sacks of oysters in their possession.

Agents seized the vessel and returned the oysters to the water. ___

Last day of federal red snapper season Tuesday

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State wildlife and fisheries officials are reminding charter vessels that Tuesday is the last day of the federal red snapper season.

NOAA Fisheries made the decision to split the recreational red snapper quota into two components — private anglers and charter vessels and headboats (for-hire). Private anglers had a 10-day federal season that closed June 10, while charter vessels/headboats have a 45-day season closing at the end of the day July 14.

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Mayor: Move 4 monuments of ‘fight for bondage and supremacy’ Sunday, July 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans City Council granted the mayor’s request Thursday to consider moving three prominently displayed statues of Confederate leaders and an obelisk known locally as the white supremacy monument.

Mayor Mitch Landrieu told the council at a public hearing that history must be remembered to avoid repetition but the statues should be put “in their proper place and context.”

“Simply stated: Remembrance, yes; reverence, no,” Landrieu said.

All six council members present — one was absent — voted to begin the 60-day process, which includes public hearings, to have the monuments removed as public nuisances.

“For the record, all seven council members coauthored this — the entire City Council,” President Jason Rogers Williams said.

Landrieu suggested the memorials could be replaced with symbols befitting the city’s nature.

“These monuments were built to reinforce the false valor of a war fought over slavery, but New Orleans has always been a city of diversity and inclusion,” he said.

Gen. Robert E. Lee’s statue faces north from a downtown traffic circle, Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard’s monument stands at the entrance to City Park, and Confederate President Jefferson Davis is memorialized on the wide median of Jefferson Davis Parkway at Canal Street.

Landrieu suggested renaming the street after Norman Francis, who retired in June after 47 years as the first black president of historically black Xavier University.

“How can we expect to inspire a nation when our most prominent public spaces are dedicated to the reverence of the fight for bondage and supremacy of our fellow Americans?” Landrieu asked.

The fourth monument, the obelisk erected in 1891, originally commemorated

White League members who fought city police, killing 11 black officers, in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the city’s Reconstruction government in 1874. It once stood on Canal Street, a major thoroughfare, but was moved to a more out-of-the-way spot in 1993, its white supremacy inscriptions replaced by a plaque honoring the dead on both sides of the Battle of Liberty Place.

The few white members of the public who spoke to the council said Lee’s history as a leader who freed his own slaves in 1862 deserves remembrance, the Civil War was not about slavery and New Orleans residents also discriminated against Italians and Irish immigrants.

“We need to stop chipping away at our history,” said Kerrie Slaton, who described the anti-Irish and Italian discrimination. “I resent being stripped of my

heritage.”

“I teach my children history I agree with and history I disagree with,” Joey C. Cargol Sr. said.

African-Americans said the move was overdue, and several said the proposal didn’t go far enough.

“I think this is a halfhearted way to address these racist symbols,” said Chui Clark, chairman of the group Neighborhood Unity.

He said everything in City Park, including the Storyland playground, is “a tribute to white supremacy.

There is nothing ... about African-American people who have done wonders.”

Charles Steele Jr. of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, president and CEO of the Atlanta-based Southern Christian Leadership Conference, said leaving the monuments in place is saying “it’s OK to try to overthrow your government and not be considered a terrorist.”

MY CONTRACT WITH THE VOTERS OF LAFOURCHE PARISH! I Will Not Take The Pay Raise for Parish President!

I Will Donate This Pay Raise To Lafourche Parish Charities and Non-Profits That Help Our People!

Recently, the Lafourche Parish Council ALMOST DOUBLED the paycheck of the Parish President from $70,000 to $130,000. I consider this to be just plain wrong! If elected to be the President of Lafourche Parish, I will NOT take this pay raise. I will donate it to those charities and non-profits in Lafourche Parish that are helping our neediest of citizens.

I Will Offer an Ordinance Limiting the Parish President to Two Terms and No More. Term Limits!

If two terms are good enough for the President of the United States and the Governor of Louisiana, they’re good enough for the President of Lafourche Parish.

THIS IS MY COMMITMENT TO EVERY VOTER AND CITIZEN IN LAFOURCHE PARISH. IT’S TIME WE CHANGE THE WAY THINGS ARE BEING DONE IN PARISH GOVERNMENT! Signed:

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JIMMY CAN. JIMMY WILL! Paid for by the Jimmy Cantrelle Campaign.

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Sunday, July 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Wise sayings and facts help us develop a healthy spiritual life

The following are several wise sayings to help us develop a holistic spiritual life.

“People who laugh a lot are healthier than those who do not.”

“Laziness and inactivity kill just as many people as smoking.”

“Take a 10-30 minute walk every day and smile while you walk. It’s the ultimate antidepressant.”

“Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.”

“When you wake up in the morning, think about your purpose that day.”

“Eat foods that grow on trees and plants. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Blueberries, broccoli, and almonds are super foods.”

“Try to make at least three people smile each day.”

“Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest

your energy in being positive at every moment.”

“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.”

“Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.”

“Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

Forgive everyone for everything.”

“Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.”

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

(Oscar Wilde) “You do not have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.”

“Make peace with your past so it will not spoil the present.”

“Don’t compare your life with others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.”

“No one is in charge of your happiness except you.”

“Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years, will this matter?’”

“Help the needy; be generous! Be a ‘Giver’ not a ‘Taker.’”

“However good or bad a situation is, it will change.”

“Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.”

“Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.”

“Every night before you go to bed, thank God for what you accomplished

that day.”

Interesting facts: A survey by the National Science Foundation found that 26 percent of Americans believed that the Sun revolves around the Earth. Only 48 percent of Americans believe that human beings developed from earlier species of animals.

The following might be more of a parable than a true story.

On his death bed, Alexander the Great summoned his generals and told them his three ultimate wishes: 1) The best doctors should carry his coffin. 2) They should scatter the wealth he has accumulated (money, gold, precious stones) along the procession to the cemetery. 3) His hands should be let loose, hanging outside the coffin for all to see.

These unusual requests surprised one of Alexander’s generals so he asked him to explain.

Alexander stated: 1) I want

the best doctors to carry my coffin to show that, in the face of death, even the best doctors in the world have no power to heal. 2) I want the road to be covered with my treasure so that everybody sees that material wealth acquired on earth, stays on earth. 3) I want my hands to swing in the wind, so that people will understand that we come into this world empty handed and we leave this world empty handed after we exhaust the most precious treasure of all, time.

Time is our most precious treasure but it is limited. We can produce more wealth, but we cannot produce more time. When we give someone our time, we give them part of our life that we cannot take back.

Our time is our life.

May God grant you plenty of time and may you have the wisdom to share it with others in ways that allow you to live and love in peace.

The Ladies Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off donated a book called “What a Life!” written by Father Wilmer Todd to the Galliano library.

Pictured, left to right, are: Mildred Gisclair, Tammy Patelibrary manager, Dolores Curole and Judy Bourgeois.

Elder Law Boot Camp seminar Thurs.

Southeast Louisiana Elder Law Boot Camp will be held on Thursday, July 16 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Warren Harang, Jr. Municipal Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd. in Thibodaux.

Hosted by the Lafourche Council on Aging, St. Charles Council on Aging, St. John Council on Aging and the St. James Council on Aging and Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs and Elder Law Task Force.

Revival to be held at Living Word of God Tabernacle A revival titled “Impartations of The Holy Spirit of the True and Most High Living God” will be held on Sunday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. and on Monday, July 13 through Friday, July

17th at 7 p.m. at The Living Word of God Tabernacle, 5232 Shrimpers Row in Houma.

For more information call 985-563-7815.

This free educational seminar is presented as a community service and will cover issues affecting seniors, their caregivers, loved ones and professionals, including: Estate Planning Issues: Public Benefits: Scams: Lunch will be provided.

RSVP deadline Friday, July 10. Seating is limited. For reservations call your council on aging.

Raceland Am. Legion 349 reports on recent activities The regular monthly meeting of the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 349 was held at the post home with president Betty Cavalier presiding.

The unit draped its charter in memory of Leon Barilleaux, a member who died recently. The officers read prayers and the members prayed for him. The unit had masses said.

The unit sponsored a bingo party for the residents of the Raceland Manor and donated $30 for the prizes.

Mary Martinez and Rosalie Knobloch spent a week at Northwestern University with Louisiana Girls State helping with the program. The unit gave a $25 check to the Girl State candidates, Claire Melancon, Page Parks and Heidi Plaisance for snacks, etc.

Members of the unit attended the American Legion State Convention held in Alexandria. Several members

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

Freedom Worship Center

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

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

Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Boss - www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

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

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

Bethel Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

Pastor Jimmy Autin

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday 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.

entered the work they and the unit did throughout the year.

Selected as state winners were Mary Martinez for her report on VA&R and her report on honoring their service and Barbara Solar for her prayer book.

All the Unit’s Americanism Essay contest winners were also selected as state winners: Class I, Madison Thibodaux; Class II, Laila Zerlott; Class III, Halie Chiasson and Class IV, Nicole Pasache. Each student received a certificate and a $50 check.

Betty Cavalier was elected third district president and Les Cromwell, a member of the Raceland American Legion Post 349 was elected as state commander.

The post and unit will have its installation of officers on July 20th at 7 p.m. at the post home. A meal will be served. All members are invited to attend.

Doris Lagarde, Publicity Chairman

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

16640 West Main St., Cut Off

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

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

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

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

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

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.

Bro. Jim Mooring

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

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

Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bible Class 11:00 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

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

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of 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

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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.

B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats ~ Martin Quarters ~ (985) 632-2727

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

632-7575

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

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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

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

Chris Thomas, Pastor

PENTECOSTAL

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

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

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

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

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

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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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3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

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MORMON

Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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

SPANISH

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales, 504-468-1300

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Insurance Agents

• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276

Charges

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On Friday, June 12, detectives located Hernandez and arrested him per the warrant. At that time, they also questioned him regarding the residential burglary, and Hernandez admitted to his involvement in that crime.

Through further investigation, detectives were able to determine Hernandez had also used the credit cards obtained in the burglary to make over $2,700 in purchases at various locations throughout Lafourche Parish.

They also discovered he had obtained cash from a local pawnshop for a piece of jewelry stolen during the burglary.

Still in jail from the June 12 arrest, Hernandez was charged on Monday with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, three counts of unauthorized use of an access card (one felony count, two misdemeanors), theft less than $750, and illegal possession of stolen things.

His previous bond of $50,000 set by Judge Walter I Lanier III has increased to $69,000 due to bonds on the new charges set by Judge F. Hugh Larose.

He remains incarcerated at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux.

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asked to contact Lieutenant Valerie Martinez at (985) 449-4479 or via email at valerie-martinez@lpso.net.

The deadline to contact Lt. Martinez to organize a block party is Monday, July 27.

National Night Out is a year-long community building campaign designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Approximately 38 million people from more than 16,000 communities across the nation participate in the annual event.

The first National Night Out took place on August 7, 1984 and was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch, which continues to spearhead the event today. Galliano Sec-

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Sciatica

& Chiropractic

Sciatica is defined as a severe pain in the leg caused from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve.

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

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

Chiropractic wellness clinic

Dr. Nick Arcement

5550 Hwy. 1 Lockport, LA

(985)

532-6800

Arcement-Matherne Chiropractic Clinic, LLC

Dr. Heath Matherne

4777 Hwy. 1 Raceland, LA

(985)

537-5512

ond Harvest has also teamed up with their neighbors, The Hope Center, to collect other items for people of Lafourche who are in need. The two organizations collect clothing, hold spiritual gatherings, sponsor Women of Worth meetings, provide breakfast for pastors and collect gifts for Toys for Tots.

Organizers are always looking for donations, particularly refrigerators and freezers, as well as volunteers. The Hope Center / Galliano Second Harvest is open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For more information, call 985-3254673.

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The project’s design is still in its infancy stages and no set layout or theme has been created, which is the purpose for the meetings. But Golden Meadow is working with arguably one of the best companies in the world to make the project come to light.

Spohn Ranch has designed parks for elite, worldwide venues, including ESPN’s X-Games. The company also has rich roots in Louisiana, having recently created parks in New Orleans and also the $800,000 facility that was recently opened in Houma.

Plaisance said the project will occupy a strip of grass around the pool area of the park – a 20,000 square foot plot of land.

Budget restraints will only allow the park to occupy about 5,000-6,000 square feet of that land during its infancy. But the option to expand will always be present if more money becomes available and/or if the demand for more park space outweighs its initial supply of skaters.

“The site was chosen with possible expansion in mind,” Plaisance said.

“That is an option that we always have to explore.”

After giving a PowerPoint presentation that showed some of the other parks that Spohn Ranch has created, Onel focused his attention toward making sure that the local project was what local skaters wanted. Everyone in attendance was asked to fill out a survey, which gauged the person’s skill and interests in regards to the look of the park.

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Parish Administrator Archie Chaisson said more information is forthcoming including details about

Lafourche 4-H produced one state winner at the Annual 4-H State Ambassador Talk Contest in Baton Rouge on April 28. Laurel Chiasson, an 8th grader at LCO Middle School, was awarded 1st place in Division II for her Turkey Ambassador Talk. Also winning top honors (top 3) were Jack Chiasson, a 4th grader at South Larose Elementary and Megan Chiasson, a 7th grader at Lockport Middle.

Jack earned 3rd place in Division I for his Turkey Ambassador Talk and Megan earned 2nd place in Division II for her Sugar Ambassador Talk.

Also participating from Lafourche Parish were Lillian Blanchard from Raceland Upper, Kristen Weimer from E.D. White, Promise Shinall from Bayou Bouef, and Bailey Melancon from LCO. Submitted by Laurel Chiasson, Lafourche 4-H Reporter

SOCCER CAMP

with Camp Director Roger Bimah, Head Coach at E.D. White High School

Learn and develop techniques, age appropriate tactics and the fancy footwork of players like Mia Hamm, Pele, Maradona, Messi and Ronaldo. Participants will play fun games that enhance learning, understanding and love of the game.

Campers ages 6-13 are eligible. Camp fee is $50 before registration deadline of July 20, and $60 after the deadline.

CAMP DATES: July 20th through July 23rd • 6 to 8 p.m.

Larose Soccer Fields

All campers should bring a ball, shin guards, water and sunscreen.

Make checks payable to Roger Bimah, 100-A Half Oak Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301 Call (985) 448-1616 or e-mail: rogerbimah2320@gmail.com for more information.

Sign-up forms available at the Larose Civic Center

Thursday, August 6 • 7:00 p.m. • Larose Civic Center Corporate tables available for $1000 for 12 tickets. Price includes preferential seating, a bottle of wine, and sponsorship recognition in the event program.

Also includes 4 tickets to the VIP Meet and Greet pre-event at 6:00 p.m.

Individual tickets are $50 each

Cash bar to benefit Larose Civic Center Proceeds of the Roast and Toast to benefit the Bayou Civic Club, the Fish the Bayou (Dusty Richard Scholarship Fund), and Holy Rosary Catholic School.

Please RSVP by August 1, 2015

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when the parish will receive the money and if there are any stipulations about where it must be spent.

Councilmen Daniel Lorraine, Lindel Toups and Jerry Jones were absent from the meeting.

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Onel also encouraged folks to become part of a private Facebook group titled ‘Golden Meadow Skatepark’, which will house open discussion and planning throughout the phases of the project’s development.

He said that no matter what, the park will feature equipment that will make all skaters feel welcome – from beginners to intermediates all the way to advanced riders.

The survey also inquired about scooters, bikes and other equipment that can be used in a park.

“Whatever the survey results say is how we will build,” Onel said. “We’re gathering your interests, gathering data and then we’ll make it happen.”

So the question is inevitable with a project like this: What happens if someone gets hurt?

Bouziga said the park has liability insurance, which means that the town will be liable if a rider gets injured because of faulty park equipment that wasn’t fixed under the town’s watch.

But outside of that, individuals are going to be on their own, as long as the park displays a sign explaining that skateboarding is a dangerous sport and that all skaters must use the equipment at their own risk.

“You’re on your own,” Bouziga said.

Once exploratory information is gathered on the design, it won’t take long for the park to come to life.

Once bidding is done on the final design chosen, all it will take is “about 45-60 days” to build the park from scratch.

Plaisance said in a perfect world, the project could be completed by the end of 2015, but any delays like bad weather or an active hurricane season could push that timetable back further.

Sunday, July 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Sunday, July 12, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale: 3 br plus bonus room, 1 ba, lg. kitchen, dining rm, lg. yard, newly remodeled, Cut Off area.

Asking $125,000. Call 985665-7375. _________________ 2) Houses For Sale in Galliano, being sold together on same property, both have new metal roofs, a 4 br & a 2 br. Dramatically reduced to sell. $60,000. Call 985475-6386. _________________ Trailer & Lot For Sale: Lease Purchase. 3 br, 2 ba, $4500/down, $900/mth, Serious inquiries only. call 985258-4861. _________________

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

Beautiful Office or Commercial Building For Rent.

Great location. Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call 691-3290 or 691-1317. _________________ Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached.

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $ 3 0 0 0 / m t h , $1000/dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________

Warehouse Building For Rent/Lease: 1200 sq ft, office space included, Hwy. 1, Larose/50’ of bayou side property included. $1500/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-665-7375. _________________ Office for rent in Larose, (next to LCO). 1400 sq. ft., with waiting room. Receptionist area, 6 rms, kitchenette & restroom. For more info., call 985-693-8770. _________________

LAND

Land For Sale: Raw land, approx.

631’x102’ near levee between W. 163rd and W. 164th St., Galliano. Call 985-6410083. _________________ Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks.

Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s.

Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________

MISSISSIPPI PROPERTY FOR SALE

28 acres, Cabin, house trailer, R.V. Carport, Shed, 4 acre Lake, 40 acre lease adjoins property, R.V. Carport with Full Hook-ups.

4 acre deep water, stock lake & more.

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American Realty

$390,000

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

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

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $750/mth, $750/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Quiet place/quiet person! No pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth, $400/dep.

Utilities/cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application.

Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ For Rent: Partially furnished 1BR with washer / dryer and carport. Single person only, no pets, no smoking. $750/dep. and $750/rent. 985232-1771 or 985-2624715 _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose on lg. lot, 2 br, 2 ba. $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985691-1367 and leave voice mail. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________ Small House For Rent in Larose. Single occupancy or married couple, furn., utilities pd. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________

Cote Blanche Connection Apts. Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. For Rent spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 FMI. _________________

FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.

De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor.

108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

House For Rent: 232 E. 2nd St., Larose. 3 br, 1 ba, recently renovated inside, $900/mth, plus security deposit, no pets, no smoking, appl. included. Responsible, mature individuals need only apply please. Call 985-6323984 or 985-6960825. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Located on W. 7th St., Larose. 1 br, we pay water, total electric, clean, remodeled, no pets allowed. $550/mth. Call Scott at 985-291-1146 or 985-696-4785. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, living rm, kitchen, dining rm, spare rm, front porch, fenced in yard. W. 161st St. Taking applications. $975/mth, $975/dep. Call 985258-7352. _________________ (3) Single br. Apts.

For Rent. All utilities included, w/d provided, no pets allowed, no smoking. $675/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-798-5800. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, newly renovated, stove, w/d, central ac/heat, water pd. $700/mth, $700/dep. No pets.

Call 985-278-0655. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area. 2 br, with appliances, w/d. $650/mth, $600/dep.

FMI call 985-7987433. _________________

Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

MLS 117912: NEW LISTING 10,731 sqft. building, sits right in business district of Lockport, plenty of parking available, heavy traffic area. $425,000.

MLS 117739: NEW LISTING 3,476 sqft. commercial building, totally renovated in 2013, 80 x 180 lot size, furnished, walk-in ready. Located on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. $260,000.

MLS 116370: Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.

MLS 116383: 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates.

This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000.

MLS 116384: 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.

MLS 116391: 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.

House For Rent/Sale: 2 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pet.

111 W. 80th St. $750/mth, $750/dep.

House For Sale also $58,000 firm offer.

Call 985-632-4801. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 2 ba, utilities pd., grass cut. $800/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-696-0818. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Valentine area on bayou side, 2 br, Jazzuci bath, $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985278-1145, if no answer leave message. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, lg. covered porch on 227 W. 64th St., Cut Off. $900/mth, $900/dep.

Call 985-637-4269. _________________ Brick House For Rent in Mathews, 4 br, 2 ba, completely renovated, open floor plan, covered patio, 1.5 lots, kitchen appl., central air/heat, quiet neighborhood. Call 985-532-3652 or 985677-1302. _________________ House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pets, $650/mth, $400/dep. w/appl; Also a Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no smoking, no pets, $850/mth, $500/dep. w/appl. Call 985-6324723. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig., no pets, no smoking, Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep.

Call 985-258-9615. _________________ Spacious Trailer For Rent in Cut Off: 3 br, 2 ba, $950/mth, $950/dep., utilities included. Nice quiet neighborhood.

No smoking inside, no pets.

Background check. Call 985-4757272 or 985-6377273. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, covered front porches, quiet neighborhood. Call 985855-0617. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 102 W. 4th St., Apt. #5, 2 br, 1 ba. $675/mth, $550/dep. Utilities not included, on-site laundry. Call 985-6913104. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Cut Off: 3 br, 2 ba. $800/mth, $800/dep.

Call 985-696-1611. _________________ House For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, with w/d. No pets. $750/mth, $700/dep.

Call 985-258-4554. _________________

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose.

New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.

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

Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. Asking $45,000.

FMI call 985-6914008. _________________

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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Joe’s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required.

Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________

80 x 180 lot

Furnished, Walk-In Ready

$260,000

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

BOATS

3,476 sqft.

Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off

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

200+ Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more.

Call 693-7229 FMI. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ 9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________ (2) Brand New Lazy Boy Recliners For Sale. Call 985-6327474. _________________

Commercial Building For Sale

MLS 115650: 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 113721:  Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport.

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included, new roof. $299,000.

MERCHANDISE

American Realty USA

Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Peach Tree Bakery Help Wanted, 10 am till 6 pm, Tues. through Friday. No Phone Calls. _________________ GCSS needs Direct Service Worker in Golden Meadow to assist with individual w/disabilities. Services provided in client’s home Mon.Fri., 8 am to 4 pm.

Some weekends & holidays.

Requires HS/GED/trade school diploma, valid driver’s license, minimum 18 yrs. of exp. Apply in person at 320 Progressive Blvd., Houma or send resume to HoumaHR@gcssla.or g _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting appliances for exp .________________ Dozer/Excavator Operator. Offers hospitalization, 401K, pd. vacation. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main St., Cut Off. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Housekeepers.

Ins. & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Bartender. Ins. & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Murphy’s USA in Galliano (in front of Wal-Mart) is looking for Cashiers. Starting $9-$10/hr. go to www.murphyusa.com to apply. _________________ United Community Bank is looking for a Teller at our Thibodaux Bayou Branch.

Full time position w/excel. benefits.

Email resume w/cover letter to hr@ucbanking.com _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has immediate opening for a CDL Class A Certified Driver and Operator.

FMI call Frank at 985665-1220. _________________

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Gulf Coast Employment is accepting applications for all marine inshore and offshore positions.

Call 985-693-7750 or e m a i l : contactus@gulfcoast employ.com. _________________

SERVICES

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

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

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting.

New or old construction.

Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

Runners

Full Time Position Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and / or groceries to various locations.

Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours.

Other duties will be assigned as needed.

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

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

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI-- Z1-900(1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000(1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2(1979,80), W1-650, H1-500(1969-72), H2-750(1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI--GS400, GT380, HONDA--CB750K(1969-1976), CBX1000(1979,80)

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AIRLINE CAREERS

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

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

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400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

Old Rouse’s Shopping Center

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land American Realty USA

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

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

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Accepting Applications for

985-696-7377

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free!

Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured.

Call Us Today!

985-128-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express.

CROSBY TUGS LLC

Call Boo Legendre

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

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. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

985-637-8633 _________________ I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age.

Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, drive ways, sidewalks, etc.

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

Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance.

Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

800-481-7894

CA$H FOR

CARS

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Running or Not! Damaged/Wrecked...OK! FREE Pick-Up and Towing!

Sell your car in 60 seconds!

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CLASSIFIED ADS

LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

Need A Plumber?

Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called “plumbers” who are unlicensed and/or uninsured.

Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ 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. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more!

Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small.

20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron@gmail.com _________________ I Do Babysitting: Certified. $20/day.

Call 985-278-6958. _________________

Looking For Your Next Cake or Desserts? Call Toni at 985-665-6548 or find me on Facebook at Sweet Creations by Toni. Specialty cake available. Reasonable prices. _________________ Day Care In My Home: Fall registration for daycare in my home. Over 15 yrs. exp., full time & part time avail. Hrs. are from 6:30 am till 5:30 pm, Mon. thru Fri. Open summer time & holidays. Call 985693-8842 (home) or 985-860-2369 (cell). _________________

NOTICES

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

PRAYERS

HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.

Amen _________________________

July 11th would have been your birthday, but God wanted you to celebrate your birthday with Him. We love and miss you very much.

Love, Mom, Dad & Brothers

Barrios Carpentry

We do it all!

Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________

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

JENICE CHERAMIE Jenice “Ma Ma” L. Cheramie, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose passed away July 6, 2015.

Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose on July 8, from 10:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass began at 12 noon with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years Rodney “Pa Pa” Cheramie Sr.; sons, Rodney “T-Rod” Cheramie Jr. (Amanda), Tilden Gaspard Jr. (Elizabeth), and Christopher Cheramie; grandchildren, Julie Cheramie (Christy), Bud Cheramie (Devon), Blake Cheramie, Felicia Hendrix (Dennis), Brent Gaspard (Marcy) Ashley Gaspard, Craig Gaspard (Heather) and Joseph Gaspard; step grandchildren, Miranda Martinez and Juan Martinez; brother, Robert Lee; and sister Kathleen Collins.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Henrietta T. Lee, and sister Shirley Prejean.

Mrs. Jenice was a great woman with a heart of gold that cared for everyone and loved her family, friends and animals.

Samart-Mothe of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________

LIVIA CROSBY A mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, July 10 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Livia V. Crosby, 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, who passed away on July 7, 2015 at 2:53 p.m.

Visitation was from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. service at the church with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by companion, L.D. Richmond; daughters, Donna Darda (JC), Chris Arabie (Aaron) and Karen Morales (Troy); brothers, Jessie Verdin and Ulyssee Verdin; sisters, Tina LeBoeuf, Jeanne LeBoeuf and Anna Delaune; 12 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; step children, Jessie Richmond, John Richmond (Cindy), Jim Richmond (Eydie), Jerry Richmond (Susie), Louis Richmond (Cheryl).

She was preceded in death by life long companion, Wilkin Griffin; parents, Justilien and Alzire Serigny Verdin; brothers, Julian Verdin, Morris Verdin, Mark Verdin, Simon Verdin and George Verdin; and sisters, Marylee Verdin and Beaulah Billiot. _____________________________

Full Time Position

www.crosbytugs.com

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

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WILBERT ADAMS, SR. Wilbert Joseph Adams, Sr., 84, a native of Cut Off, and a resident of Galliano, passed away on July 7, 2015.

Visitation will held on Monday July 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his friend of 10 years Winnie Chancey; his son, Wilbert Adams Jr. and wife Shelley; their children Lorie Beal and husband Corey; Michael Adams; Rebecca Comeaux and husband Mark; Montana Adams and their grandchildren Gage, Parker, Hudson Beal, Katie, Jessie Adams, Gavin, and Drew Comeaux; daughter, Susan Adams; her children Wayne Cheramie Jr.; Rayda Cheramie and her grandchildren Rene’ and Layne Cheramie; daughter, Jeanie Terrebonne and husband Toby; their children Kayla Steele and husband Bradley; Bradley Terrebonne and wife Kimberly; Joshua Terrebonne and their grandchildren Cole, Blaise Steele, Bailey Orgeron and Kinsley Terrebonne; son, Ray Adams Sr. and wife Penny; their children Ray Adams, Jr. and wife Jill; Whitney Adams and Brandy Adams; son, Kirby Adams and wife Lisa; their children Kiley Adams; Kalin Adams; David Foret; Devin Farley; daughter, Crystal Borne and husband Edward Jr.; their children Edward Borne Ill; Cody Borne; sister, Shirley Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Arthenese Adams; parents, Ecton and Cesla Adams; brother, Wilton Adams; and grandson Dusty Richardel.

Wilbert worked in the oil industry most of his adult life providing a good life for his family. Gardening and sharing his yield with his family and friends was a hobby he enjoyed.

Wilbert was fun-loving and danced his way across many a dance floor. He was loved and will be missed by his family and Winnie’s family.

Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

A married couple in their early 60’s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant.

Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table. She said, “For being such an exemplary married couple and for being loving to each other for all this time, I will grant you each a wish.”

The wife answered, “Oh, I want to travel around the world with my darling husband.”

The fairy waved her magic wand and – poof -

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.

JULY 6, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Donald Anderson, 42, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts), domestic abuse battery (2 cts), scdtp.

Trey Rentrop, 25, Morgan City.

Hit and run driving, operating a vehicle with suspended license, other offenses.

Terica Westley, 37, Thibodaux.

Theft of goods.

Leveron Scott, 25, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders.

Wesley Wright, 54, Thibodaux.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (3 cts).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Blake Hernandez, 24, Larose.

Unauthorized use of access card (2 cts), unauthorized use of access card (felony), illegal poss. of stolen things, simple burglary of inhabited dwelling, theft.

Robert Dugas, 42, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Jeffery Reed, 54, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Derek Comeaux, 32, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Byron Oglesby, 44, Cut Off. Identity theft (felony).

JULY 7, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Javon Anderson, 28, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Delvin Edmond, 24, Thibodaux.

Aggravated assault, possession of a firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (felony).

Veronica Trosclair, 30, Thibodaux. Possession of methamphetamine (felony), poss. or dist. of drug para.

Kyle Patrick Trosclair, 31, Thibodaux. Improper equip., poss. of marijuana 3rd offense, (felony).

Brady Michael Barrilleaux, 30, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer, simple battery, contempt of court (2 cts).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kerri Williams, 25, Paradis. Fugitive of St. Charles Parish.

Dwayne Brown, 22, Gray. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Kaemon Poindexter, 22, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

two tickets for the Queen Mary II appeared in her hands.

The husband thought for a moment. “Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again. I’m sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me.”

The wife and the fairy were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish. So the fairy waved her magic wand and poof - the husband became 92 years old!

The moral of this story: Men who are ungrateful morons should remember fairies are female!

Robert Dugas, 42, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Patrick Alexander, 24, Westwego.

Contempt of court.

Neely Gray, Jr., 46, Raceland.

Child support.

Paul Charpentier, 37, Galliano.

Contempt of court.

Robert Tolbert, 30, Thibodaux.

Child support.

Kayla Chiasson, 27, Larose. Distribution of methamphetamine (felony), illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old.

Robert Jackson, 29, Grand Isle.

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Kenneth M. Simoneaux, 44, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Dom Michael Autin, 48, Raceland.

Possession/dist. of drug para., violation of protective order, poss. of marijuana 3rd offense (felony).

JULY 8, 2015 Louisiana State Police Darvell R. Batiste, 31, Vacherie.

Contempt of court.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Craig Paul Cheramie, 34, Larose.

Possession w/intent to dist. meth. (felony), poss./dist. of drug para.

Thomas Loftus, 30, Thibodaux.

Possession/deal in unregistered/illegal transferred weapons (felony), aggravated assault.

Terry Ausama, Jr., 23, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated assault.

Thibodaux Police Department Jasmine Manuel, 30, Houma. Contempt of court, enter/remain after being forbidden, resisting an officer.

Willie Azema, 19, Thibodaux. Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities-weapons law violation.

Yolanda Duncan, 26, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Anthony Howard, 27, Houma.

Contempt of court, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (3 cts).

Joseph Hawkins, 22, Raceland.

Contempt of court, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish, simple battery, cruelty to juveniles with force/violence.

Kenneth Hickman, 27, Thibodaux.

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 A longtime friend may evolve into something more soon, Aquarius. A spark has always been there, and you might be ready to explore a new relationship.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, don’t fret when plans are canceled at the last minute. Try to reschedule as soon as possible and make the most of your newfound free time.

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COASTAL CURRENTS

Area shrimpers’ dock day August 5 will extend learning opportunities

Alan Matherne, Marine Extension Agent; Louisiana Sea Grant / LSU AgCenter

Educational extension services provide information and outreach to various audiences in many creative and non-traditional ways. Agricultural extension realized years ago that farmers tended to learn and adopt recommended practices better if they were presented in a hands-on “field” environment.

Thus, “field days” have been and still are used as an important educational tool for the LSU AgCenter.

Louisiana Sea Grant and the LSU AgCenter, in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, has extended and adopted this concept in the facilitation of coastal fishery “dock days”.

An area Louisiana Fisheries Forward “Shrimp Fisheries Dock Day” will be held at the Larose Regional Park and Civic Center Pavilion (307 East 5th Street) beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5.

This event will offer industry updates and handson demonstrations. It is designed to help keep area commercial fishermen up to date on new technology, best practices for quality and handling, and safety news and regulations.

Workshop topics to be covered include: Updates and statistics on the shrimp industry; TEDs, shark guards and gear modification; refrigeration and freezing best practices including — plate freezing demonstrations, new technology equipment displays, brine tank charging and testing methods; Coast Guard fishing vessel safety demos; and new marketing and outreach techniques.

New for this dock day is Louisiana Fisheries Forward’s just completed refrigeration and freezing technologies mobile trailer unit. Custom built by local refrigeration experts, housed aboard this trailer are self-contained plate and brine freezing units as well as other refrigeration devices. Fishermen will be able to get onto the trailer and experience first-hand how these refrigeration technologies work. Actual demonstrations with real seafood products will be conducted.

This event, produced by the Louisiana Fisheries Forward program, will help shrimp fishermen better understand shrimp industry trends, refrigeration and freezing technology, and best handling methods — enabling them to better produce a safe, select Louisiana quality shrimp product.

More information concerning Louisiana Fisheries Forward and the programs being developed for Louisiana’s commercial fishing and seafood industry can be found at the website lafisheries forward.org.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided at the Shrimp Fisheries Dock Day. The program is free and open to all interested

Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/215555 731880124 (or just search for Louisiana Fisheries in Facebook).

Alan

Matherne

persons and registration is not required.

For more information as it develops about this program, including flyers and agendas for the meetings, just go to bayoulog.com.

Also, all those interested in current developments, trends, and discussions surrounding fisheries in Louisiana may want to check out and join our Louisiana Fisheries

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