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Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015
3 arrested after bomb scare at Lafourche school
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Three students at Central Lafourche High School are in custody after a bomb scare at the school. Sheriff Craig Webre and Lafourche Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews said the arrests Tuesday came after the school was placed on lockdown when a note was found in a boys’ restroom stating, “There will be a bombing at 12:00.” Authorities determined the threat was not credible and later identified the boys, ages 14 and 15, as the suspects. Their names were not released because of their ages. Each was booked into the parish Juvenile Justice See Bomb Threat Page 5-A
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Pay raises coming for parish president, councilmen By Meredith Burns Daily Comet staff writer
The Lafourche Parish president and Parish Council members will see a bump in pay starting Jan. 1 as two ordinances passed in 2014 go into effect. The 2016 budget passed by default at Monday’s budget hearing has council members set to receive a roughly 23 percent increase in pay from the $13,837 they received in 2015. Councilmen will receive $17,064 in 2016, and the council chairman will earn $19,200.
The numbers were specified in a 2014 ordinance that Councilmen Jerry Jones, Michael Delatte, John Arnold, Lindel Toups and Jerry Lafont voted to approve. Council members’ pay could increase more after the beginning of the year. Jones proposed a budget amendment Monday to add $3,114 to the 2016 salary fund and $254 to employee benefits. He said the amendment is needed to comply with the Home Rule Charter, which says all council members should receive a 2 percent raise every January be-
tween 2009 and 2027. Finance Director Renita Jackson said the amendment would change the salaries to $17,405 for council members and $19,584 for the council chairman. Too few council members were present at Monday’s meeting to vote on the amendment, but Jones said he plans to revisit that and other amendments when the new council is in place. The parish president will see a 63 percent increase in pay from $74,952 in 2015 to $122,341 in 2016. Parish President-elect Jimmy
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The task is daunting: Piece together an administration to run Louisiana, pick the people who will lead a dozen state departments and devise an agenda for a state awash in financial problems. And do it all in fewer than 50 days. That’s how much time Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards has between winning his election and taking office Jan. 11. The transition period from election victory to governing may be the most high-intensity, yet least understood part of an administration, when a team and its policies are created largely from scratch. “I did not spend time before (polls closed) on Nov. 21 measuring drapes. I was running a campaign the entire time. We didn’t get a head start on the transition, but we’re catching up in a hurry,” Edwards said Tuesday. People who worked on transitions for the last three Louisiana governors tell similar stories of chaos, with a flood of information inundating a small band of volunteers who help make the weighty decisions that can determine the course of the state for the next four years. “It’s like a multi-dimensional chess game and you’ve got to play all levels at the same time,” said Terry Ryder, a lawyer who worked on the 1995 transition of Republican former Gov. Mike Foster. See Governor Page 5-A
MONDAY, DEC. 7
LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Galliano Office - Hwy. 308
TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall TUESDAY, DEC. 8
LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. West Main - Cut Off
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LAF. PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Galliano Office - Hwy. 308 S.L. BEACHFRONT DEV. 6:00 p.m. S.L. Library 16241 E. Main - Galliano
Cantrelle said he plans to follow up on his campaign pledge to donate the pay increase to Lafourche charities. “To that end, a three-member independent committee will be set up to determine how the funds will be allocated,” Cantrelle said in an email. “This process is still to be determined as I have not taken office yet. However, I will uphold my pledge to donate the raise to charities that do such good work to help the people of Lafourche.”
Governor-elect has short time to build new administration
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Pictures were taken with Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman at last weekend’s Golden Meadow Christmas Parade. Eighteen-month old Mieka Blair doesn’t seem too sure about what’s going on. Sometimes the jolly guy in red and the snowman can be just a little intimidating to the little ones. After a few seconds, Mieka decided she didn’t want any part of them.
Lafourche Fire Dist. #3 recently trained several Coast Guard Cutter crews about fire fighting and safety. United States Coast Guard Cutter is the term used by the U.S. Coast Guard for its commissioned vessels. They are 65 feet or greater in length and have a permanently assigned crew with accommodations aboard. LFD #3 has been training Cutter crews since 2005.
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Sunday, December 6, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Alpha Delta Kappa holding annual Christmas auction
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Register now for LRD #3 adult basketball
LRD#3 Adult Basketball Registration for men and women ages 18 and up are being held. Individuals and teams welcomed. Deadline to register is December 18. For more information contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478.
Lockport VFD hosting cake bingo this Sunday
A cake bingo will be held on Sunday, December 6 starting at 2 p.m. at the Lockport Central Fire Station, 806 Hwy. 1, Lockport. There will be a silent auction, concessions, sweet stand and raffle drawings. All proceeds to go to local girl scouts.
Tree lighting ceremony set for Dec. 8 at LOS
The American Cancer Society will host a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to memorialize and honor those who have been touched by cancer on Tuesday, December 8 at 6 p.m. at Lady of the Sea Hospital Lobby. All are invited to dedicate a Christmas tree ornament to a loved one or friend and help fight the disease that claims so many lives.
SLHS Duck Unlimited Varsity to host banquet
The Ducks Unlimited Varsity program began in 2005 and has since grown to 35 chapters. With no other Varsity chapters in Louisiana, South Lafourche High School became the first. On Wednesday, December 9th, South Lafourche High School’s DU Varsity will hold its 2nd annual banquet at the Larose VFW. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in purchasing a table or coming out to support the students, should call Club President Adam Gisclair at 985-696-1872 or 985-2094107.
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Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, is holding its annual Christmas auction on Wednesday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at Da Canal (John Brady Building), 456 Industrial Park Road in Larose. Many Christmas and non-Christmas items will be auctioned. Proceeds will go towards funding a scholarship for a senior female student in the South Lafourche area planning to major in Education. Refreshments will also be served. Come have a good time, you just might find that perfect gift while supporting this worthy cause.
Order Dominos and support local teacher
A pizza fundraiser at all Lafourche Parish Dominos will be held on Wednesday, December 9th for Mark Cheramie. He was forced to medically retire from North Larose Elementary due to illness and is in need of a liver transplant. Must mention his name for him to receive funds. Funds will be used to defray the cost of ongoing necessary treatments and around the clock care.
Hope Center pastors breakfast cancelled
Rev. Morris Hunter would like to inform local pastors that the Hope Center monthly breakfast is cancelled for December. Morris and Pamela Hunter and the staff from the Hope Center would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year.
Eymard Shooting Academy hosting hunter ed. field day
On Saturday, December 12, Eymard Shooting Academy will have a hunter education field day class. Class will begin at 8 a.m. at the Eymard Shooting Academy Range on Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off. Please go on the Wildlife and Fisheries website and register. Do the online course first.
All Laf. Parish Libraries closed Dec. 7
All branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library, and its headquarters, will be closed on Monday, December 7, for the library system’s annual parishwide staff meeting. The library will reopen on Tuesday, December 8, according to its regularlyscheduled hours. For a listing of locations and operating hours, visit www.lafourche.org.
Santa’s Bayou Workshop returns Dec. 12 at LCC
Santa’s Bayou Workshop, 5K Santa Run, sleigh rides, craft show, queen/king for the fight (Dec. 6th) & much more scheduled for Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Larose Civic Center. Team Deanna’s Smiles! Nobody can do everything but everybody can do something for the cure. For more information and booth rental call 985693-7279.
The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport its monthly birthday party on November 12. Those celebrating birthdays in November were: Lottie Adams, Mary Vedros, and Dorothy Ledet. Seniors who would like to join in for birthday parties, cards, pokeno, exercise or lunch can call 532-5930, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Late WWII US veteran is 1st soldier honored for saving Jews
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Nazi soldiers made their orders very clear: Jewish American prisoners of war were to be separated from their fellow brothers in arms and sent to an uncertain fate. But Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds would have none of that. As the highestranking noncommissioned officer held in the German POW camp, he ordered more than 1,000 Ameri-
cans captives to step forward with him and brazenly pronounced: “We are all Jews here.� He would not waver, even with a pistol to his head, and his captors eventually backed down. Seventy years later, the Knoxville, Tennessee, native is being posthumously recognized with Israel’s highest honor for non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during World War II. He’s the first American serviceman to earn the honor. It’s a story that remained untold for decades and one that his son, the Rev. Chris Edmonds, only discovered long after his father’s death in 1985. Edmonds was captured with thousands of others in the Battle of the Bulge in late 1944 and
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FBI: Background checks for gun sales peak on Black Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI processed a record number of firearms background checks on Black Friday, the agency said Tuesday. The agency processed a record 185,345 background checks — roughly two per second — the same day that three people were killed and nine others wounded in an attack at a Planned Parenthood office in Colorado. The agency received about 5 percent fewer background check requests on Black Friday in 2014, the FBI said. FBI background checks processed by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System are conducted for gun purchases from federally licensed deals and for permits to carry guns. A background check does not mean a gun was purchased but manufacturers rely on the background check statistics as a measurement of the industry’s health. The FBI started processing background checks for potential gun owners in 1998 as part of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. The previous record for the most background checks in a single day was Dec. 21, 2012, about a week after 20 children and six adults were shot to death in a Connecticut elementary school. The week following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary saw the processing of 953,613 gun background checks. ___
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife say they’ll devote nearly all their wealth — roughly $45 billion — to solving the world’s problems in celebration of their new baby daughter, Max. Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan, gave birth to a 7-pound, 8-ounce daughter last week. But the couple didn’t put out the news until Tuesday, when Zuckerberg posted it on Facebook, of course. In the same post, Zuckerberg said he and Chan will, over time, commit 99 percent of their Facebook stockholdings to such causes as fighting disease, improving education and “building strong communities.� They are forming a new organization, called the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, that will pursue those goals through a combination of charitable donations, private investment and promotion of government-policy reform. By comparison, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has an endowment of just over $41 billion, which includes wealth do-
nated by the Microsoft founder and his friend, the businessman Warren Buffett. The Facebook cofounder is one of the world’s wealthiest men. He and Chan, a 30-year-old pediatrician, have previously donated $100 million to public schools in Newark, New Jersey, and pledged $120 million to schools in poor communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. They’ve also given $75 million to the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, where Chan did her medical training. ___
Gulf oil spill: Judge fines minority owner $159M
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge says a minority owner of the well that spewed 130 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 must pay $159.5 million in Clean Water Act fines. Judge Carl Barbier (BARB-yay) noted in Monday’s opinion that prosecutors wanted significantly more than $1 billion but significantly less than the maximum $3.5 billion. In a statement, Anadarko Petroleum Corp. of Houston said it’s pleased the penalty is less than what prosecutors requested, but may appeal.
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Justice Department spokesman Wyn Hornbuckle says in an email that the department is pleased Anadarko is being held accountable. Anadarko owned 25 percent of the Macondo well, but had no say in its operations. Operator and majority owner BP PLC settled environmental damage claims this year for $20 billion. The Macondo well exploded in April 2010, killing 11 workers. ___
$1 billion, and the shortfall in this year’s Medicaid program. Fitch said it is looking for Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards and lawmakers to stabilize the state’s finances. Treasurer John Kennedy called Fitch’s statement a “warning shot� that Louisiana risks a credit rating downgrade if it doesn’t devise a longterm budget solution.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A national credit rating agency says the maneuvers used by Gov. Bobby Jindal and lawmakers to close a $487 million midyear budget gap were only temporary fixes. Fitch Ratings released its analysis Thursday of the work recently done to rebalance this year’s $25 billion budget. The assessment was that Louisiana’s leaders used “stop-gap measures� that “will not address the state’s persistent budget challenges.� The credit agency said some deficit-closing actions worsen next year’s budget gap pegged at more than
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By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The recent terrorist’s attacks challenge our Christian beliefs in Jesus’s teachings The recent attacks on a luxury hotel in Bamako, Mali that left at least 20 people dead and the brutal attacks in Paris, France that left 130 dead and many wounded have left us all with a feeling of uneasiness. The world does not feel as safe as it did a few months ago. We want someone to do something right away to make the world a safer place to live in. Pope Francis in responding to the Parisian attacks said, “Using God’s name to justify this path is blasphemy and an affront to the dignity of the human person. Such barbarity leaves us dismayed. We
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
ask how the human heart can conceive and realize such horrible events that have not only disturbed France but also the whole world.” Other religious leaders offered prayers and condolences, including the new presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, who offered a video prayer after the attacks. “The violence of this evil group brings terror to all, including the Muslim world where its cowardly acts are opposed by many,” said Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the leader of the global Anglican Communion. “This is a global and generational struggle against an evil cult that chooses death and fear.” Some people are quick to blame Islam for the attacks. People fail to realize that this is one small part of Islam. ISIS has attacked many Islamic groups who did not follow their way of thinking. Muslim leaders have condemned the attacks saying, “Terrorism has no religion.” Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on
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
South Lafourche Assembly of God Crosspoint Church
17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 16640 West Main St., Cut Off Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt
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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
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.
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
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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
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.
American-Islamic Relations, said the Islamic State does not represent Muslims. “We are revolted by this heinous and despicable attack on civilian populations.” We have seen knee-jerk reactions in our own country to these terrorist attacks. We are a nation that welcomes peoples who are persecuted for their beliefs. The saying on the Statue of Liberty reads, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Now, some want to put a halt to those coming from in the Mideast. At a special Mass held in Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral on November 15, Cardinal Vingt-Trois celebrated the memory of the victims. The cardinal told the assembly – that included government officials and ambassadors from a variety of nations – that the Mass was intended as a sign of sharing the pain of
the victims and of praying for them, their families, for Paris and for France. “The savage killings this black Friday plunged entire families into despair, and this despair is even more profound because no rational explanation would justify the indiscriminate execution of dozens of anonymous people,” the cardinal said. “The only Christian response is to be messengers of hope in the heart of human suffering.”
Sometime we give the terrorists too much power. If we live in fear, then they have won. They will have succeeded if their barbaric actions shake Christians’ hope founded on faith in Christ and on a belief that all of history, including moments of suffering, is in God’s hands. At this time of the year when we call Jesus “Emmanuel,” “God-with-us,” let us act on that conviction that God is with us. Psalm
23 reminds us, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.” (Ps. 23:4) The appropriate response to the barbaric brutality of the terrorists is to show additional trust in the power of God and in the dignity of every person. “Lord, help us never to return evil for evil, but trust in your power to save us.”
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 Emily Eroche, a member who died recently. The officers read prayers and sent the family a check for masses. The Unit sponsored a bingo party for the residents at the Raceland Manor and donated $30 for the prizes. A package of goodies was sent by the Unit to Michael Cavalier, Jr., who is in the armed forces serving in Iraq. Michael is the grandson of our president Betty Cavalier. The Unit helped with the 3rd District Christmas party for the veterans at the Reserve Veterans Home on December 5. Members made cookies, fudge, and all types of snacks. The Unit sent $40 to the department for poppies and sent $50 to Ochsner St. Anne Hospital for the American Cancer “Love Lights”. Membership Chairman Iris Robichaux reported that 216 members paid their dues and encouraged the others to pay theirs as soon as possible. The title this year for the Annual Americanism Essay Contest is “How do we keep Lincoln’s promise to our veterans and their families”. Essay chairman Cindy
Thibodaux, will be delivering the rules to all the local schools so the students can start writing their essays. The Unit donates cash awards for the winners in each category. Last year the Unit had winners in the district level. The Unit’s winners in each category were all selected as first place winners on the state department level. Cash awards are also given on the district and state level. The Unit’s Christmas party will be held on Monday, December 21 at 7 p.m. The Unit will furnish the ham, turkey and dressing and members are
asked to bring vegetables and desserts. Post members are invited to join in the party. Santa Clause will be there and members who want to exchange gifts are asked to bring one worth $5 and to write man or woman on the gift.
Raceland Am. Legion Aux. 349 reports on recent activities
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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
Doris Lagarde Publicity Chairman
17330 West Main Street, Galliano
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. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.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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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
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Joyous Sounds returns
Join Joyous Sounds as the group shares the music of the season during their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 13th, at 2:30 p.m., at Holy Savior Church in Lockport, 612 Main St. In lieu of admission, the group is asking for a nonperishable food item to share with those in need.
Stocks rise on solid November jobs report; oil prices tumble MARLEY JAY AP Markets Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks posted solid gains Friday morning after the U.S. government reported another month of strong job gains. The price of oil retreated on reports that OPEC won’t cut production. The Dow rose 168 points, or 1 percent, to 17,645 as of 10:09 a.m. Eastern time. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index climbed 15 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,065. The Nasdaq composite increased 37 points, or
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0.7 percent, to 5,074. The Labor Department said employers added 211,000 jobs in November, with big gains in the construction and retail industries. Hiring remains robust, and the U.S. economy continues to benefit from steady consumer spending even though manufacturers are feeling the pain from low oil prices and weak demand overseas. Investors expect the Fed to raise interest rates at its December meeting, and a poor jobs report appeared to be the only thing that could
have prevented it from doing so. The survey came in a bit stronger than analysts expected, and the government also said more people were hired in September and October than it had initially reported. The price of oil slumped as a meeting of the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries ended. According to reports, OPEC won’t cut oil production in order to raise prices. Instead, it will keep production steady in order to maintain its market share. Oil prices tumbled at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, just as the meeting concluded. U.S. crude fell $1.15, or 2.8 percent, to $39.94 a barrel in New York. It had risen almost 3 percent Thursday. Brent crude, a benchmark used to price international oils, slid 81 cents, or 1.9 percent, to $43.01 a barrel in London. The price of oil is trading near six-year lows. Global stockpiles have grown as production increased and demand slumped.
Sunday, December 6, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Stephen Waguespack, who was involved in the 2007 transition of Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal, said: “There’s no rule book. There’s no team that comes in.� “On election night, it feels like a finish line. It feels like you’ve accomplished something. And early the next morning, you realize you haven’t really started,� said Waguespack, now president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. LSU provides a floor of space in one of its campus buildings. But the governor-elect and his team must rent furniture, get computers and buy office supplies. “There’s going to be a lot of people showing up at the transition office. Somebody’s got to greet them, give them a form. But somebody’s got to create the form first,� Ryder said. The university bills the governor’s transition team for whatever is rented or bought from LSU. To pay those costs plus the expenses of a swearing-in ceremony and inaugural events, someone must fundraise for the transition. The governor-elect’s transition team estimates it needs between $2 million and $3 million to pay for everything before taking office, said Edwards spokeswoman Mary-Patricia Wray. Since his Nov. 21 victory, Edwards has named his chief of staff, state Sen. Ben Nevers of Bogalusa, and a transition team of six others with an extensive history in state politics, local government and business. Wray said eight committees are convening privately to recommend cabinet agency chiefs and work on policy plans. Edwards said those committees held their first meetings Tuesday. Tyron Picard, a lobby-
ist who worked as deputy chairman of Democratic former Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s transition team, said thousands of resumes pour into the transition office from people seeking everything from secretary positions to spots on boards and commissions. Blanco received nearly 300 applications for the health secretary job alone, he said. “As more and more people are hired and decisions are made, it’s almost this migration of duties, whereas in the first two weeks almost 100 percent of things are being done by the volunteers that were assembled on election night,� Picard said. The burgeoning Edwards administration also must begin developing a proposal for the 2016-17 state budget, which the governor’s Division of Administration must deliver to lawmakers by mid-February. The governor-elect will be devising the plans for a special legislative session expected in February to rewrite state tax laws and
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financial policy in an effort to stop the perpetual cycles of budget shortfalls. He’s also meeting with lawmakers to work on ideas for the special session and to try to influence decisions on legislative leadership positions. People involved in past transitions talk of endless work with few days off. Ryder described having “Thanksgiving dropped off in a bag.� Waguespack missed LSU’s win in the national championship game that year, and gave his ticket to his brother-in-law. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte at http:// twitter.com/melindadeslatte.
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House For Sale: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Reduced to $68,000. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Sale: Furn. 3 br, 2 ba, 2900 sq ft, home includes 2 car garage, den, living/dining room with detached barn (workshop, up & downstairs storage, plus part. furn. 1 br, apt.). Seen by appts. only at 161 W. 86th St. Call 985860-8034. _________________ House For Sale, To Be Moved: North Larose, great cond., older home, 3 br, 2 ba, laundry rm. FMI call 985-696-7673 or 6933463 or 693-7510. _________________ Custom Built Large Family Home For sale: Hwy 1 in Thibodaux. 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Within walking distance to NSU, EDW and St. Joseph Schools. More information and photos online at www.604eastfirst.wee b l y . c o m _________________
FOR RENT
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Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ Houses For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, $1400/mth; Newly remodeled, discount available. Near SL bridge, no pets. Call 985-632-6188. _________________ Office For Rent: Professional-Immaculatebrick, 1040 sq ft, generator, 526 Main St., Lockport. $2000/mth. Call 985532-3531 or 985-8050234. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, $625/mth, $625/dep. Also 2 br, 2 ba, Brick House For Rent in Galliano area, with appl., No pets. $1000/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Ready to move in, remodeled. 3 br, 2 ba, great location in Larose area, appl. included. $1100/mth, $800/dep. FMI call 985-693-6510. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, Lockport area, includes w/d, $700/mth, $700/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________
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., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________
LAND
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.
Jasper County, Mississippi
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$365,000
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
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2 Story House For Rent: Brick, in Galliano. 5 br, 3 ba, unfurn., no pets, no smoking inside. $1400 / mth, $1400 / dep. Call 985-6967373. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, private street. Call 985-677-1155. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/dep., 1-yr. contract, non smoker, no pets. All utilities pd. Call 985-665-2548. _________________ 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 _________________
Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, unfurnished, Larose area. No pets. $650/mth, $400/dep. First month’s rent only is same as deposit ($400). Call 985-2780838. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, ready to move in, great neighborhood /Larose area. Nice sized back yard/storage shed, appl. included. $1200/mth, $800/dep. Call 985693-6510 FMI. _________________ House For Rent: “Cajun Condo� 1 br, 1 ba, hardwood floors, fully furn., w/d, stove, refrig., sofa sleeper, lg. yard, Cut Off area. Taking applications. $750/mth, $200/dep., Call 985-632-6633. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Unfurnished, in Cut Off area. 2 br, 1 ba, includes stove, fridge, w/d hookup, pd. water, $600/mth, $500/dep. No pets. Taking applications. Call 985-632-6845. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, w/shed, partly furn., quiet neighborhood in Galliano. No pets, no smoking inside. Call 985-475-7763 or 985637-7763. _________________
Apt For Rent: Furn., 2 br apt., available. This is a 2 br, 1 ba unit. It is fully furn. & includes all appl. and utilities. Pets welcome. For pics go to coteblancheapartm e n t s . c o m . $1500/mth, Call Bill at 985-325-5626. Also avail. unfurn. with no utilities for $1000/mth, $750/ security. _________________ Room For Rent, Cut Off area. $100/wk., electric/water included, w/d included, cable hookup w/WiFi to preferably a nonsmoker, but smoking allowed in front or back deck. No alcohol or drug use! Roommates include brother & sister, female preferred but will accept a seasoned older male. Call Brian at 985-2556971 or 985-2780898. _________________ Apt For Rent: 2 bd., bath, kitchen, living. Mathews area close to Walmart and Central Lafourche Drive. $700/mth. Call 985696-2527 or 985-2581455. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent: in Lockport. (1) 1 bd., 1 ½ ba.; (2) 2 bd., 1ba.; (1) 2-3 bd., 1 ba.; (1) 3 bd., 2ba. trailer. Call 5326656 FMI. _________________ Rent To Own: Nice & spacious 3 br home in Cut Off. FMI call & leave message at 985-691-1367. Won’t last long, call now. _________________ House For Rent: lg. 2 br, 1 ba, 2 car carport w/shed, quiet neighborhood near Golden Meadow Upper Elem. No smoking, no pets indoors. $800/mth, $800/dep. Call 985677-6255 or 985-6965662. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly remodeled, lg. porch, $800/dep., $800/mth, No smoking, no pets, at 227 W. 64th St., Good neighborhood. Call 985-637-4269. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, lg. utility rm, in Galliano. No pets, no smoking, $750/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-278-8974. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, in Larose, with w/d, $675/mth, $600/dep. Call 985258-4554. _________________
LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE
Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, offering appl., w/d, Golden Meadow area. $525/mth, $525/dep. FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, utilities pd., grass cut. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, $1000/mth, (utilities included), $500/damage dep., partly furn., (washer, dryer, fridge, stove & table w/chairs), pets are welcome (non-refundable damage deposit for pets living inside the home). Located in Cut Off. Call Penny at 985-278-0122. _________________ Camper Space For Rent: $340/mth, no pets. Golden Meadow. Call 985475-7696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Travel Trailer For Rent: Single or couple, $450/mth, $200/dep. Golden Meadow area. No pets. Call 985-4757696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Huge 1 br Apt. For Rent: All utilities pd., partly furn., no pets. $650/mth, $500/dep. Call 985-632-2158 or 985-533-6212. _________________ House For Rent: Unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, located at 182 Jay Dr., Lockport. $525/mth, plus $1100/dep. Call 985-532-2541, ext. 17. _________________ House For Rent: 17678 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Full kitchen, w/d, dishwasher, central ac, 3 br, 1.5 ba. FMI call 985-2588082. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, all appl., & lawn care included, pets allowed. $900/mth, includes all utilities & $500/dep. Call or text 985-258-1464. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, Golden Meadow, no pets. $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985-677-2008 or 985-677-1206. _________________ House For Rent, Cut Off. 1 br, 1 ba, $450/mth, $450/dep., partly furn., no pets, water pd. Call 985677-2008 or 985-6771206. _________________
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MERCHANDISE
Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more. Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. _________________ Derksen Portable Building For Sale: 12x20, painted taupe w/white trim & gray roof. Must be moved from current location of 10482 Hwy. 1, Lockport at new expense. owner’s Added extras include 9� roll up garage door w/lock, walk in door w/lock & 3 windows, electrical & lights ran throughout building, separation wall with work area & cabinets/drawers, hanging shelf & linoleum flooring, other side great for storing larger items and also has a hanging shelf. Asking $4000. Call Dana at 985-397-2269. _________________ Cypress Swings For Sale, 5 ft. Can call 985-278-2947 FMI. _________________ Collectable Guitar For Sale: Signed by Hank Williams, Jr. Pictured at signing. Asking $550. Call 985-373-9153. _________________
MOTORCYCLES
2008 Yamaha Roadliner Midnight Star XV19A For Sale: 1854cc, black, 16k, new tires/battery, clean bike, sweet ride, lots of power. $3600 OBO. Call 985-6962630. _________________
GARAGE SALES
Premier Designs Jewelry Blowout Sale! Tues., Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 8 thru 10, from 9 am to 5 pm. All jewelry is half price. Free cupcakes, juice, & gift-wrapping for all customers. Located at 15392 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off (right across from Golden Motors). Call Chelsey FMI at 985291-0025. _________________ Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 10 & 11 at 295 W. 217th St., 8:30 to 2:30. Plus size women’s clothing, men/children clothing, movies, knick knacks, toys, full & queen sz. sheets, decorative items, wreaths. _________________
HELP WANTED
Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________
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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is hiring exp. tax preparers for our offices located in Raceland & Galliano for the upcoming season. $12 per hr. and up DOE. Please call 985-532-0829 and leave a detailed message. _________________ Now hiring Manager for Truckstop. Send resume to 200 B Venture Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. _________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for exp. CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering pd. vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main, Cut Off. _________________ Looking for Someone to Sit With a ALS Patient. Call 985-696-8268 FMI and interview. _________________
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. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire Dist. #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Fire Department Mechanic. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more info contact Cody Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________
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. _________________
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Sunrise: Dec 8th, 1943 Sunset: July 19th, 2014 Missing You On your Birthday Today is full of memories, happiness and tears, of birthday celebrations we’ve shared throughout the years. And thou I’ll always miss you the endless joy you brought, warms my heart with gratitude and fills my every thought. Wherever you are resting I hope that you can see, how precious and uplifting your memory is to me. I feel that your are with me in everything I do, so I’ll celebrate your birthday but I’ll spend it missing you. __________________
In Memory Of BRYAN HUBERT JAMES
Sunrise: 12-7-1978 Sunset: 12-14-2011 Happy Heavenly Birthday My Son Today you would be 37, I know you are living a whole new life, with our loved ones in Heaven. I wish you were here today, ever for just a little while, so I could say Happy Birthday Son, and see your beautiful smile. The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind, the laughter, joy and happiness, precious memories, the best kind. May God and all his angels hold you close and sing you a happy song, and I’ll be sending wishes to you today and all year long. So today on your birthday I am feeling extra sad, and missing you so very bad. Forever Loved & Missed, Mom, Paul, Deke, Helena, Taby, Neko & Breanna _________________
OBITUARIES
SARAH EYMARD Sarah Eymard, 88, a native of Galliano and a resident of Larose, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Chouest; son-in-law, Noles “Butch” Chouest; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Eymard; grandchildren, Chantell Pitre and husband Marty, Shane Chouest and wife Angel, Derek Eymard and wife Angie, Jerome Eymard and wife Melissa, Leslie Eymard, John Eymard and E.J. Eymard; granddaughter-in-law, Mechelle Chouest; great grandchildren, Shane Chouest II, Olivia Pitre, Zoe, Aiden, Callie, Jenna, Matthew, Daniel Eymard and sister Patty Gisclair Callais. She was preceded in death by her husband, Collin Eymard; sons, Danny and Delano Eymard; grandson, Collin Chouest; parents, Alidor and Alice Gisclair; brothers, Hansel Gisclair, Ivan Gisclair, Cliff Duet; sisters, Marcia Davis, Beatrice Collins and Liddi Eymard. Sarah was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 315, Eucharistic Minister at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. She enjoyed playing cards at Larose Senior Citizens Center and spending time with her family. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _______________________________
JUNE GUILL June Bruce Guill, 56, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away November 18, 2015. Memorial services were held at South Lafourche Assembly of God on December 2, at 10 a.m. She is survived by her children, Michael Guill Sr. (Lisa Adams), Travis Guill, and Leslie Guill (Buford R. Nelson); grandchildren, Ophelia, Olivia, Oraelia, Michael Jr., Devon, Alisha, Jaquan, and Morgan; step grandchild, Angel Adams; brothers, John Wayne Bruce and Wallace Bruce Jr., and sister Sherry Restor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Bruce Sr. and Veronica V. Bruce; daughter, Virginia Guill; grandson, Michael Cheramie; brother, Roland Bruce Sr., and sisters Florence Adams, Irene V. Nelson, and Lillian V. Boura. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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. NOVEMBER 29, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Windy Chiasson, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (6 cts), suspension/revocation/cancellation of licenses, judicial review, DWI 2nd offense, careless operation. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Adam Bland, 37, Raceland. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Willie Holmes, Jr., 44, Houma. Fugitive of East Baton Rouge. Joseph Brock, 37, Larose. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony). Kyle Trosclair, 31, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Ashley Castagnetta, 32, Larose. Contempt of court (3 cts.). NOVEMBER 30, 2015 Golden Meadow Police Department Royce Guidry, 29, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Warren Danos, 47, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Tiffanie Lee, 31, Houma. Issuing worthless checks (2 cts).
Circle flies
After pulling a farmer over for speeding, a state trooper started to lecture him about his speed, pompously implying that the farmer didn’t know any better and trying to make him feel as uncomfortable as possible. He finally started writing out the ticket, but had to keep swatting at some flies buzzing around his head. The farmer said, “Having some problems with circle flies there are ya?” The trooper paused to take another swat and said, “Well, yes, if that’s what they are. I’ve never heard of circle flies.” The farmer was pleased to enlighten the cop. “Circle flies are common on farms. They’re called circle flies because you almost always find
Chris James Leonard, 55, Galliano. Simple burglary (2 cts), theft. Ronnie Joe Neal, 50, Opelousas, LA. Contempt of court (2 cts). Joecorion Price, 18, Raceland. DAB, resisting, armed robbery. Jonathan M. Vargas, 40, Denham Springs. Contempt of court (2 cts), violation of probation/parole. Clifford Burtman Tardieff, 67, Thibodaux. Possession/dist. of drug para., poss. of marijuana (3rd and subs, felony), DWI 1st offense Thibodaux Police Department Matt Travis Domangue, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (6 cts). Louisiana State Police Germaine D. Thomas, 39, Laplace. Fugitive from justice (2 cts). DECEMBER 1, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ryan Slim, 38, Lockport. Home invasion (felony). Nelson Billiot, 36, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Chad Thibodaux, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Amy Slayton, 39, Lockport. Contempt of court. Laura Cheramie, 36, Gheens. Fugitive. Jarred Guidry, 33, Houma. Contempt of court. Jace P. Griffin, 28, Galliano. Contempt of court (3 cts). Ashley Chiasson, 30, Raceland. Contempt of court, fugitive of Terrebonne, 2 cts.
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Craig Slayton, 40, homeless. Contempt of court (4 cts), poss. or dist. of drug para. Claudia Duncan, 33, Galliano. Contempt of court (6 cts). David Duplantis, 31, Gray. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment. Dale Massey, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (6 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Freddie Joseph, 53, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Melissa Rodrigue, 30, Thibodaux.
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Possession of marijuana, poss. of drug para. Brenta Tillman, 27, Raceland. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (felony). Christopher Charles Kliebert, Jr., 33, Thibodaux. Possession of meth, poss. of drug para. Shawn Besson, 42, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts), poss. of amphetamine. Wesley Anderson, 48, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.
them circling the back end of a horse.” The trooper continues writing for a moment, then says, “Hey, are you trying to call me a horse’s behind?” “Oh no, officer.” The farmer replies. “I have too much respect for law enforcement and police officers for that.” “That’s a good thing,” the officer says rudely, then goes back to writing the ticket. After a long pause, the farmer added, “Hard to fool them flies, though.” ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a conversation takes you to a place you did not expect. Now that it’s out in the open, you may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Don’t hesitate to express yourself. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, though you usually lean toward being practical, you may find yourself on an unexpected journey this week that highlights your spontaneous side. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You have several different ways to express your creativity this week; you simply have to find the outlet that works best for you right now. Experiment with different options. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Although you may want to swoop in and help a friend in need, give this person the space he or she needs right now. In the long run, this approach will prove more helpful. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You have a chance to push limits and boundaries this week, Leo. Take every opportunity that comes your way to try something new. You never know what you will discover.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may not be able to escape all of your daily responsibilities right now, but you can certainly daydream some of them away. Take this chance to clear your mind. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a knack for avoiding complex issues that pop up this week. But this will only last so long, and before long you will have to face some hard decisions. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It can be frightening to reveal your deepest feelings. However, when a friend comes to you bearing his or her soul, you may have to dig deep and share your own experiences. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Health goals become more pressing as various issues weigh on your mind, Sagittarius. Work with a doctor to develop a plan for moving forward in a healthy way. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be catching glimpses of what is around the corner, but you’re not ready to take the first step in that direction. This will happen soon enough.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Your moods are fluctuating regularly, Aquarius. Voice your feelings and it will help you address any insecurities or other issues that are on your mind. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 It may seem like you’re working on jobs for others, but behind it all, you’re actually working on yourself, Pisces.
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Practical Money Matters
Americans spend an annual average of $2,746 on lunch
If you want to uncover new ways to save money, start by thinking about what you spend on lunch every day. A new Visa survey shows that American consumers are spending nearly $3,000 on midday meals each year. But don’t lose your appetite – this is actually a great opportunity to budget and save. Visa’s 2015 survey, intended to call consumers’ attention to opportunities to save and budget in their discretionary spending, reports that the average American consumer spends roughly $53 a week or $2,746 per year on lunch. For meals out, that’s an average of $20 per week or $1,043 per year. Additionally, Americans eat lunch out an average of nearly twice a week and spend more than $11 per outing compared with only $6.30 a day preparing their own. Who are the biggest spenders on average in the lunch-out crowd? The survey shows that men out-
spend women by a whopping 60 percent. Men pay an average of $24.93 each week on meals out, while women dole out $15.56 by comparison. As for the biggest spenders, the survey found that 1 percent of diners spend $50 or more lunching out for an average of more than $9,000 spent a year. Meanwhile, 32 percent of respondents reported they don’t buy lunch out at all. Additionally, students eat out most often and spend the most with a weekly average of $27.47; retirees spend the least at $13.92. One worrisome number is that unemployed Americans purchase lunch out more than once a week on average, spending over $15 weekly. The most popular spot to eat lunch in America is at home, according to the Visa survey. Forty-two percent of American consumers report that they typically eat lunch at home. The second most popular location to eat lunch? Work. While 53 percent of office workers report they eat lunch at work, 26 percent say they do so right at their desks. As for regional preference, Southerners lead the nation in frequency of lunches out and overall amount spent on lunch. The average southern resident spends $1,240 a year on lunches out and an overall $2,953 between lunches out and those
made at home. Northeasterners came in second with highest amount spent on lunching out – $1,001. Midwesterners followed at $896 and Americans in the western states at $866 spend on meals out. To help Americans monitor their spending on the midday meal, Visa Inc. has developed a new free Lunch Tracker iOS app (https://itunes.apple.com/ us/app/lunch-tracker 1.0/id1049899081?mt=8) that calculates monthly and annual spend and helps you adjust your spending habits to save money. Users can take the 30-Day Challenge to start saving, learn cost-cutting tips and share photos of meals with family and friends. Paying attention to lunchtime spending habits – whether making lunch at home or eating out – can greatly impact your annual finances. Though lunch is a healthy expense, at least some of the close to $3,000 could be reallocated for other money-smart funds. For example, it could be a great start for an emergency fund, (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/emergencyfund) rent or mortgage, education funds or maybe an affordable holiday. Bottom line: Small choices can have a big impact on your wallet. Adjusting and tracking your lunch spending habits can be a surprisingly large source of savings.
Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney
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Since spinal discs have a very poor blood supply, they depend upon the circulation of joint fluids to bring in nutrients and expel wastes. If a spinal joint loses its normal motion and this pumping action is impaired, the health of the disc deteriorates. Like a wet sponge, a healthy disc is flexible. A dry sponge is hard, stiff and can crack easily. This is how many disc problems begin.
Discs can deteriorate, bulge, herniate and/or rupture. This can be quite painful, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, interfering with their function.
The chiropractic approach to disc problems is to help restore proper motion and position to the spinal joint. Besides reducing the bulging or herniating of the disc, better spinal function helps reduce inflammation and allows the healing process to begin. While results can never be guaranteed, many of our patients have avoided needless surgery or a dependency on pain pills, by choosing chiropractic care.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal offered the Democrat who will follow him into office a collaborative approach Tuesday, pledging bipartisan cooperation in the changeover of administrations. The term-limited Jindal sat down with Gov.elect John Bel Edwards for the first time since the Nov. 21 election in an hourlong meeting that Jindal said was designed â&#x20AC;&#x153;to make clear we are working closely with his team to make his transition as smooth and as easy as possible.â&#x20AC;? Jindal said Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; transition team will receive full access to department leaders, agency chiefs and any other officials or information the new administration will need to ready itself to take office Jan. 11. Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pick for chief of staff, Sen. Ben Nevers, attended the meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today is not about partisan politics. Today is about making sure Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests are served first and best,â&#x20AC;? Jindal said. Though Edwards ran a campaign that heavily criticized Jindalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership of the state, the two men emerged from their meeting and held a news conference framed in kindness and cooperation. Edwards said Jindal has been gracious since calling to congratulate him on election night, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and that set the tone.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to thank him for the access that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to people and to information. I believe the transition is going very smoothly. Obviously, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of work to be
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