Wednesday, December 20, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE by The Lafourche Gazette

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Lafourche council overturns budget vetoes By Dan Boudreaux Daily Comet Staff Writer

By DAN COPP The Courier of Houma

HOUMA, La. (AP) — When Terrebonne sheriff’s deputy Julio Escobar saw a homeless couple and their dog sleeping outside of an abandoned building in Houma on the night of Nov. 28, he knew he couldn’t just leave them there. Temperatures were plummeting, and the area wasn’t the safest place to be. “I stopped by the old Twin Peaks building and saw this couple that was staying out there,” Escobar said. “I told them to be careful of that area because we had a robbery just next door. As I talked to them they told me they were stranded here and wanted to get back home to West Monroe.” Having a soft spot for dogs, the 24-year-old deputy took it upon himSee Deputy Page 3-A

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Santa and his elves made their way through the streets around Lockport and the surrounding area Saturday. If you missed Santa on the fire truck you can catch him at the Lafourche Central Market in Raceland this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pictures will be available for a $5 donation with half of the proceeds collected to be donated to Toys For Tots.

Louisiana governor offers tax ideas to close $1B budget gap By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards outlined his tax proposals Monday for closing a $1 billion budget gap, offering a list that will form the basis of negotiations with House Republicans who have previously blocked many of his tax ideas. The Democratic governor is taking a different approach from earlier this year when he focused much of his unsuccessful tax package on corporate taxpayers and sought to create a new business tax. The latest recommendations would instead closely follow suggestions from a nonpartisan study group created by lawmakers, raising taxes on certain businesses and some middle- and upper-earning taxpayers. The governor said the recommendations would create a more balanced tax policy that would stabilize state finances

and offer predictable, long-term revenue streams to pay for government expenses — doing away with temporary taxes in place for the past two years and what he called the “yo-yo effect” of constant budget crises. “I am not asking for net new revenue,” he told a luncheon of economic development officials and others. “A revenue-neutral solution is what I’m asking for, so it ought to be an easier hurdle to get at.” Edwards said he does not support renewing a 1 percent temporary sales tax enacted in 2016 that is set to expire on June 30, causing $900 million of the budget gap that is on the horizon. That tax was criticized as disproportionately hitting the poor and raised Louisiana’s combined local and state sales tax to the highest in the nation. But Edwards does back continuing reductions made in 2015 to tax-break programs that largely assist businesses. See Governor Page 5-A

The Lafourche Parish Council went through more than 200 budget amendments Monday that Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle vetoed last week and overturned the majority of them. After almost three hours, the council overturned every veto that wasn’t of an amendment that turned out being incorrect when it came down to the math of each lateral transfer. While there were some hiccups that arose and worry from administration as to whether the budget was balanced, council members maintained that it would be as they only did lateral transfers of money. “Everything should be balanced. We only transferred money laterally, so it’ll balance out,” Councilman Jerry Lafont said. “What I want to know is why (Cantrelle) vetoed some of his own amendments. He even vetoed his own amendments to fix the salaries of his own people.” At the start of the meeting, Cantrelle and most of his administration were present along with all council members except Michael Gros who was unable to attend because of work. See Council Page 5-A

Louisiana income forecast improves, but doesn’t close gap

By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s income projections improved Thursday, but state officials were muted in their excitement because a nearly $1 billion budget gap still looms next year. The Revenue Estimating Conference, which decides state income forecasts based on the recommendations of two economists, increased revenue projections by $153 million for the current financial year that ends June 30. See Income Page 3-A

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What a surprise for students Tuesday at South Larose Elementary when, despite the foggy morning, they were greeted by faculty and staff dressed as Disney, holiday, Sesame Street, Cajun Critters, Santa and elves characters to greet the kids arriving at school. It was the last day of school before the Christmas holiday. Students return on January 3.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Seniors Centers to collect hygiene items

The Senior Citizens Centers are collecting items such as shampoo, body soap, dial hand soap, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, to donate to local needy senior citizens. Items can be dropped off at 4876 Hwy 1, Mathews (Old WalMart building) or at one of the 9 Senior Citizens Centers in the parish. If any questions, please call Chantell at 985532-0457. ___________________

Toys for Tots drive this Sat. at Laf. Central Market

A Toys For Tots toy drive will be conducted at the Lafourche Central Market every Saturday in December from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring new, unwrapped toys to the drop off location at the Central Market, 4484 Hwy. 1, near Visitor Center, Raceland. No play guns, play knives or weapons please. ___________________

Santa to visit Bayou Side Flea Market Sat.

Santa will be at the Bayouside Flea Market on Saturday, December 23rd from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. Bring your children and your camera!

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for seniors 60 years of age and older who qualify financially on the dates and times as follows: - Wednesday, December 27th @ Cut Off Youth Center from 7 a.m.- 9 a.m. - Thursday, December 21st @ Raceland Recreation Center from 7 a.m.- 9 a.m. ___________________

Seatbelt checkpoint scheduled for Thurs.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint during the daytime hours of Thursday, December 21. During the checkpoint, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as for proper inspection tags and insurance. This checkpoint is being conducted in conjunction with the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which runs through December 31. __________________

Santa to make appearance at Laf. Central Market

Santa Clause will visit the Lafourche Central Market this Saturday, Dec. 23, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Clause will be available for $5 with half of the proceeds collected to be donated to Toys for Tots. The Market is located at 4484 Hwy. 1, Raceland, by the Visitor’s Center.

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Last chance to order for Girl Scouts Troops 20307 winter fundraiser

Local Girl Scout Troop 20307 is offering an array of items to meet your needs. From homemade cookies to keepsake mugs, the Troop has your desserts covered this holiday season. The list of items for sale includes: chocolate chip cookies, M&Ms, or sugar cookie mix in a jar, $8; 12 pcs. City Bakery brownies, $12, with pecans, $14; cocoons snowball cookies, 50 pc. for $10 or 100 pc. for $18; 24 ct. sugar cookies, $15; 24 ct. M&M Christmas cookie bars, $12; 24 ct. buttery shortbread cookies, $15; banana nut bread loaf, $6; 12 pc. variety chocolate covered pretzels, 12 pc. for $7 or 24 pc. for $14; keepsake ornament with hot cocoa mix (peppermint or chocolate), $6; keepsake mug with 6 cookies of your choice or 10 snowball cookies, $10. Keepsakes have your choice of “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” with various Christmas or winter themed decorations. If you would like to place an order, please contact Marci Griffin at 985-414-2543 or Ariel Bruce at 985-677-1468 or email glestroop20307@gmail.com . Delivery or pickup date is December 22. _________________

Libraries offering ACT testing support

High School students that are interested in free ACT testing support need to look no further than the Lafourche Parish Library. The Library currently has two databases that can be accessed from their website: www.lafourche.org. ACT prep as well as other test prep modules can be utilized with a library card and pin number. With both databases, Learning Express and Homework Louisiana, an account will be created by the user with basic information including library info and email. Individual students can work at their own pace through the “classes”. This can be done both at home and at the library. __________________ P.O. Drawer 1450 • 12958 E. Main St. Larose, LA 70373

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Prepare your budget for closing costs when buying a home By Nathaniel Sillin

Imagine the frustration that would follow if you spent hours planning and narrowing in on a dream home only to find out that you can’t afford it when push comes to shove. Starting with a price range can help you make the most of your search, but you’ll need to account for closing costs to create a realistic budget. A catch-all for the fees and services that result from the sale of a home, closing costs are generally about 2 to 5 percent of the home’s value when you’re making a purchase. In other words, you could pay about $4,000 to $10,000 on a $200,000 home. Estimating your closing costs: Your closing costs and fees vary depending on where you’re buying, how much you put down, who helps you with the home-buying process, the type of home you’re buying and the type of loan you’re taking out. You can estimate the closing costs of homes you’re interested in by using one of the many closing cost calculators online. Also, ask your real estate agent to help you estimate the closing costs of homes in different neighborhoods. A few of the fees you could encounter when closing on a home: While costs can vary and state laws dictate differences in the closing process, here are a few typical services or fees: Inspections. You likely want to hire an inspector to make sure the home doesn’t need any major repairs and there aren’t any wood-eating pest (such as termite) infestations. Many lenders require you get these inspections, but even when they don’t it’s usually a good idea. Attorney fees. You could have to pay attorneys to help prepare and review documents for the closing. Survey. Some states require you to hire a surveyor to verify the size of the lot. Homeowners insurance. You may need to pay several months’ worth of homeowners insurance premiums up front. Origination fee. Mortgage lenders, banks or brokers often charge about 1 percent of your loan’s value. Property taxes. Several months’ worth of property tax payments could be due at the closing. You might watch for advertisements for “noclosing-cost” mortgages. While these offers can be enticing, you’ll generally pay a higher interest rate on the loan or the closing

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costs will be wrapped into the mortgage. It might be a good option if you’re planning on moving within the next few years. Otherwise, you’ll likely wind up paying more in interest over the lifetime of the loan than you would have on the closing costs. Try to do your own calculations to determine if a no-cost closing makes sense based on your estimated closing costs, increase in monthly payments and how long you plan on staying in the home. You’ll know approximately how much you have to pay before the closing. Mortgage lenders have three business days from when you submit a loan application to give you a loan estimate. The standardized document shows your estimated interest rate, monthly payments, taxes, insurance and closing costs. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has an interactive example of a standard loan estimate form with explanations and definitions of terms. On the second page, there’ll be a list of closing costs, including a breakdown of which services you may be able to negotiate.

You shop mortgage lenders, compare the loan estimate you receive and then continue the process with the lender that gives you the best estimated terms. Three business days before your scheduled closing, the lender you choose must give you a five-page closing disclosure form with the finalized terms. Carefully look over the closing disclosure and ask your real estate agent, loan officer or attorney questions. If you don’t agree with the new terms of the deal, it’s not too late to back out. If you’re happy with the terms and the closing goes smoothly you’ll be a homeowner soon. Bottom line: Estimating your closing costs, and budgeting accordingly, can help ensure you’re looking for homes within your price range. That’s important because you want to be able to move quickly when you find a home you love. However, don’t move so fast that you miss out on savings opportunities. Shopping mortgage lenders and service providers could help you minimize your closing costs.

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Thank you Lockport community for your generosity

First and foremost, let us not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season. And we have been so blessed this year. Due to the caring of the people in the Lockport community, over 400 kids benefitted from their generosity, enabling us to provide gifts

and toys to children who otherwise may not have had anything. So on behalf of myself and my secretary, we wish to thank the businesses and the public for their continued support of the gifts and donations for “our kids” in Lockport. May God bless everyone who helped make this Christmas special for so many. Bro and Secretary Lockport

Chi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donations that helped make our Christmas auction a success:

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Next year’s forecast was boosted by nearly $234 million. The improvements were largely driven by better -than-expected sales tax collections, and also by slight upticks to corporate and severance tax expectations. That’s not enough to dig Louisiana out of the hole, known in the state Capitol as the “fiscal cliff,” that hits when the new financial year begins July 1, as temporary sales taxes enacted by lawmakers expire. Even with Thursday’s revisions, general state tax collections are expected to shrink by $994 million, from nearly $9.6 billion this year to $8.6 billion next year. And the economists warned that the state’s jobs picture remains shaky, as the oil and gas industry remains stagnant. “The fact that we’re adding some money into the forecast today is not waving the flag that, ‘Hey, party time is back,’” said Greg Albrecht, the Legislature’s chief economist. Senate President John Alario, a Republican, agreed, saying it’s not time to “go out and break the champagne bottle.” Gov. John Bel Edwards’ chief financial adviser, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, reminded people that “we’re barreling toward the cliff that we’re all going to hurtle off with no parachutes if we don’t fix this.” Officials estimate that next year’s nearly $1 billion shortfall could balloon to as much as $4 billion in cuts with the loss of federal matching dollars. Edwards, a Democrat, wants to raise taxes to offset next year’s budget hole, but he’s faced opposition to previous tax proposals from House Republican leaders. Despite the grim future, state officials did celebrate that Louisiana is on track to avoid midyear budget cuts for

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the first time in nearly a decade. “No matter that this is very tempered enthusiasm, I think it’s good news that we’re moving in a positive way,” Dardenne said. In addition, the state has a more than $120 million surplus left over from last year. Those dollars can’t help out with the impending fiscal cliff, because they are constitutionally required to be spent on a specific list of one-time items, such as debt payments and construction projects. Lawmakers will decide how to spend the surplus and the other additional dollars recognized in the forecast when they return for their regular legislative session in March. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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self to find a hotel room for the couple. After searching the area for a hotel that accepted pets, Escobar negotiated with the manager at the Economy Inn at 224 S. Hollywood Road and paid for the room with money out of his own pocket. “I told the manager if the dog tears something up I would fix it,” Escobar said. “I have a dog at home that I consider to be like my child. It just really hit a soft spot.” The couple, Lindy Berg and James Beall, had been stranded for several days in Houma after hitchhiking from West Monroe to find offshore work. “A buddy of his told us about working offshore, so we just hitchhiked down here from West Monroe only to learn that only 10 oil rigs were working out of 300,” Berg said in a recent interview. “Now we’re just trying to get back home.” The couple said they rescued the yellow lab on Father’s Day while on the road after finding the dog suffering from a gunshot wound. Since they couldn’t afford a veterinarian, Berg and Beall used Neosporin, hydrogen peroxide, gauze and duct tape to nurse the animal back to health. They then de-

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cided to adopt the dog as their road companion. The couple was forced to decline charitable offers for bus tickets because the dog isn’t allowed to ride public transit, they said. At first Beall was a little hesitant to talk to the deputy but gradually let his guard down, Escobar said. “You can tell he may have had a bad experience with law enforcement in the past, but you could also tell he wasn’t a bad guy,” said Escobar, who’s been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2011. “He wasn’t a drug addict or an alcoholic. He was just a guy who was down on his luck. They spent the last of their money on dog food, and it was getting really cold that night.” The deputy went back to where the Twin Peaks building was at, and told the couple they would not be sleeping at some cold and abandoned restaurant on his watch. “When I told them I got them a room the guy just kind of looked at me,” Escobar said. “You can tell he was shocked. He said, ‘Man, you don’t have to do that. There’s no way for me to repay you.’ I told him I wasn’t looking to get repaid. I enjoy helping people out. I’m still doing my job as a deputy by keeping them safe. I wouldn’t have to be worried about someone coming to rob them.” The deputy called his lieutenant to help give the couple and their dog a lift to their new lodgings. Escobar gave them his card and told them to call him if they needed anything else and went on about his day. When the deputy checked in on the couple the next day they were gone. Although he never saw them again, he learned from the front desk clerk the couple had left behind a note before they checked out. Written on a small piece of paper were the words “thank you.” The message was short but its significance was enormous for the veteran deputy. “As law enforcement officers, we see the worst in human beings and you’ve got to find a way to balance out the good and the bad,” Escobar said. “No matter how much negativity you see you need to bring some positivity into it because that negativity will absorb you.”

Beginner Handgun Course scheduled for January 20

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a Beginner Handgun Course on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range in Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until around noon. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. The cost for the course is $50, and advance registration is suggested due to class size. To register online, or for more information, contact Lt. Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net. Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Single vehicle crash kills two in Terrebonne Parish

HOUMA, LA. - Shortly after 9:30 Thursday night, Troop C responded to a single vehicle fatality crash on LA 182 near Cannon’s Landing. The crash took the lives of 55year old Duffy Price of Houma and 57-year old Tommye Riehl of Lockport. The preliminary investigation revealed Price was traveling east on LA 182 in a 2002 Nissan Sentra, when for unknown reasons, he ran off of the roadway to the right and struck a guardrail. He then overcorrected to the left and again ran off of the road where he struck several trees. Price’s vehicle overturned and came to rest along the bayou side. Neither Price nor his passenger Riehl were wearing seat belts and both suffered fatal injuries. They were pronounced deceased on scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown at this time and standard toxicology tests are pending on the part of Price. ___

Just ahead of holidays, flu cases are spreading across US

Oklahoma, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The Deep South is among the hardest-hit regions, with Louisiana and Mississippi reporting high levels of flu-like illness. The Georgia Department of Public Health says this year’s flu season is likely to be a rough one nationwide. One reason is that more than 90 percent of the influenza specimens tested nationwide are Influenza A (H3N2), and the rates of hospitalization and deaths are typically higher in seasons when H3N2 is the dominant strain. ___

US rig count falls by 1 this week to 930, Pennsylvania up 3

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. slipped by one this week to 930. That’s well above the 637 rigs that were active this time a year ago. According to Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes, 747 rigs were drilling for oil and 183 for natural gas this week. Baker Hughes released its tabulation Friday. Among major oiland gas-producing states, Pennsylvania gained three rigs and North Dakota and Wyoming each added one. New Mexico and Texas each lost two rigs while Louisiana declined by one. Alaska, Arkansas,

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California, Colorado, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404. ___

Louisiana state-run property insurer shedding more policies

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s state-run property insurance company of last resort is planning to shed another 10,000 policies. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced Thursday that five insurance companies have agreed to take over 10,072 residential coverage policies from the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. The state-backed insurer has been steadily reducing the policies it holds after hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused an influx of customers who couldn’t get coverage from private insurers. With the latest transfer of policies, the insurance department says Citizens will have about 40,800 policies. That’s down from 174,000 in 2008, when, Donelon says, Citizens was the third-largest insurer in Louisiana. Donelon’s office says Citizens now will have 0.5 percent of the Louisiana homeowners’ insurance market, compared to 9.8 percent in 2008.

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Apt. For rent: 1 bedroom, unfurnished. LA 308 near Golden Meadow bridge. Single or couple; no pets; no smoking. $460 month and $460 deposit. Call 985-258-6277. _________________________ New Listing: For rent double wide trailer. 130 Twin Acres Drive, Larose. 3 bed, 2 bath. No pets. Central A/C and Heat. $825/mo $600/dep. FMI cal 985-691-6136. _________________________ Studio Cottage for rent: Single occupancy (1 person). $600/month $300/deposit. All utilities paid. Lawn service provided, private laundry mat on site. 985-665-9618, 985-8593953, or 985-693-3833. _________________________ Trailer For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; Covered carport; w/d partly furnished; central a/c and heat; Cut Off area; quiet neighborhood. No smoking inside; no pets. $800/mo and $500/dep. 985-691-8110. _________________________ Multiple homes for rent: All 3 bedroom homes in Larose and Cut Off. Quiet neighborhoods. $850-$950 per month. Call Diane at 691-1367, leave message. _________________________ Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-637-4133.

For rent: Newly remodeled one bedroom, one bath apartment on HWY 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $500/mo and $500/dep. Six month lease required then month to month. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________

House for rent: 2 br, 1 ba in North Larose with utility room, washer and dryer. $800/mo and $800/dep. Sign a 1 year lease. No pets/no smoking. Taking applications. Call 985-856-0017. _________________________ Trailer for rent: 2 bedroom; partly furnished. Located in Golden Meadow. FMI call 6651220. _________________________ Trailer for rent: Large 2 bed, 2 bath. $750/mo and $500/dep in Galliano. No pets. Call 985-2788974. _________________________

For Rent! Half off first months rent with new lease! Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Cut Off. Pets welcomed. unfurnished unit is $795/month with 6 month lease. $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. to see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.co m. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________________

House for rent: in Golden Meadow area. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. $700/mo and $650/dep. For more info call 985-677-0495 or 985-677-0499. _________________________ For rent: 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home at 177 Rue Ponche Vida, Golden Meadow. $750/mo. 1st and last months rent and cleaning deposit. Please call Hannah at 985-2589154. _________________________ Apt. For rent: 1 person. 135 West 152nd St, Galliano. $500/mo with $100/dep. Call 985-859-3655. _________________________ Small Trailer for Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom; 12x40; fridge, stove, washer/dryer; All utilities paid; Grass cut; North of intracoastal bridge in Larose. $650/mo $400/dep. No pets. Call 665-2548. _________________________ Mobile Home For rent: 4 bedroom, 2 full bath on Comeaux Drive in Lockport. No pets. $850/mo and $800/dep. Call 985-258-6610 or 985-258-5273. _________________________ For rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom in Larose. Washer/dryer, covered parking and deck, grass cutting included. No pets, no smoking. $825/mo and $800/dep. Call 258-3773. _________________________ House for rent: 2 bedroom. $700/mo and $500/dep. 6933883. 246 S. Main Larose. _________________________

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Salty Oysters For Sale: 1/2 gallon, sacks and half sacks. West 181st Street. 985-6377748. _________________________ For sale: 2 year old queen sized Sleep Number bed, $2,000; Mahogany dresser with mirror, $100; kids game table, $50; girls bedroom set (full size) headboard, dresser, night stand, desk, hutch, $300; piano (Excellent condition), $1,000; sofa, loveseat, 6 pillows, $100; 4 counter stools, $20; sitting chair, $20; ball and claw nightstand, $100; pictures (Assorted sizes and prices); for more information call 985-696-3097 or 985-291-5740. _________________________ NordicTrak Treadmill for sale: T 6.5s; 2.6 chp. Asking $400. Call or text 637-1293. _________________________

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GARAGE SALES

Trash and Treasure sale: Antiques, collectables, depression glass, furniture, to much to list, 1288 N Alex Plaisance Blvd. (New Highway). Golden Meadow. Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 985-2782221. _________________________ Garage Sale: Wed. Dec. 20 and Thurs. Dec. 21 from 7 a.m. till 4 p.m. 135 East 2nd St, Larose. Rain or shine. _________________________ Garage Sale: Wed. Dec. 20 and Thurs. Dec. 21 from 7 a.m. till 4 p.m. 726 East 2nd St, Larose. Boys and Girls, newborn to 6T; Women’s and men’s clothes; toys; home décor; books; puzzles; shoes; and much more. Take a right at the fork; follow the signs. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. and 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 paid related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985-447-6214 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. _________________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________

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Now hiring: Class A driver needed immediately. Hazmat preferred, but not needed. 6 months oilfield experience required. Dodge 5500 with 40’ gooseneck. Pay is percentage of load based on experience. Call 985-637-8325 for info. _________________________ HOW HIRING: Coastal Janitorial Services now hiring cleaning ladies. 5 days a week. Call 6325791 after 9 a.m. on Monday. _________________________

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Transport/Flatbed Driver: Fulltime Class A Drivers with TWIC card, Haz Mat and Tankers endorse needed. Applicants must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Steady work. (50+ hrs/wk) with excel. Benefits: Pd Hosp, credit union, monthly gas allowance, quarterly bonus, retirement plan, and many more. Fuel delivery exp beneficial, not required. Breaux Petroleum 237 N. Barrios St., Lockport, LA 70374. 985-5323358 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ 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 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, 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 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ Looking to sit with the elderly or young children. Please contact Denise at 688-7610. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________

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NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ 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. _________________________

ANIMALS

Boxer Puppies For sale: 4 white pure-bred; 2 males, 2 females; Ready to go now; $350. Call 985-258-8462 or 985-4757326. _________________________ Chihuahua Puppies for sale: Call 291-0590. _________________________

LOST

LOST: Female Beagle on Oakridge Drive in Golden Meadow; comes to the name baby gurl; I desperately need to find her for my 4 year old son; Please call (985) 398-0471. ________________________

MEMORIALS

In Memory Of

JACK BOURG

Sunrise: 12-21-1938 Sunset: 5-31-2017 Happy Birthday Dad. Love, Your Girls and their family ___________________________

OBITUARIES

latte; sister, Hazel Benoit; 10 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne Matherne Delatte; parents, Claude and Agnes Orgeron Delatte; sister, Rachel Cortez. John was a member of Christian Fellowship Church here he served as Treasurer. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

LAURA CHAMPAGNE

Laura Bollinger Champagne, born January 13, 1949, entered the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 19 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport from 8 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the church starting at 12 noon with burial to be held in the church cemetery. Laura is survived by her husband of 42 years, Paul; daughters, Kelly Roberts (Michael) and Alison Champagne; 2 grandchildren, Cy and Sidney Roberts; brothers, Eric (Sue Sue) Bollinger, Robbie (Marie Annette) Bollinger; sisters, Sue Orgeron (Aubrey), Patty Crochet (David), Cindy Landry (Mark), Mary Bollinger; sisters-in-law, Joy Acosta (Steve), Anne Ritchie; fatherin-law, Alcide Champagne and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and June Bollinger; mother-in-law, Ayres Champagne; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Ruby Bollinger and brother-inlaw, Bryan Ritchie. Laura taught for 34 years at South Lafourche and after retiring taught 12 more years at Holy Rosary Catholic School. She touched the lives of so many people and will be deeply missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School in her name. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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JOHN DELATTE SR.

John J. Delatte, Sr., 75, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Visitation will be held at Christian Fellowship Church on Tuesday, December 19th from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. John is survived by his son, John J. Delatte, Jr.; daughters, Cindy Terrebonne (Duane) and Tammy Verdin (Daniel); brothers, Claude “C.J.” Delatte and Harold De-

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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.

DECEMBER 14, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tralvaunta Bently, 22, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Rita Bruce, 44, Galliano. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Darin Davis, 28, Paincourtville. Contempt of court. Danny Howard, 28, Houma. Aggravated flight from an officer. Alpheus Lewis, 37, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation. Ricky Lordge, 55, Raceland. Criinal trespass. Rodrick Lyons, 32, Grey. Domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law; domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment; domestic abuse battery; home invasion; simple criminal damage to property. Alan Percle; 24, Cut Off. Fugitive (2 CTS); Contempt of court. Christopher Rivero Sr.,44, Raceland. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams; illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old; switched plates; driving on roadway laned for traffic. Travis Chouest, 42, Cut Off. Fugitive. Shelly Trosclair, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Vietta Truner, Golden Meaodw. Contempt of court. Golden Meadow olice Department Samuel Petrolia III, 51, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; possession of marijuana; light required on license plate; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. DECEMBER 15, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jerry Benoit Jr., 28, Thibodaux. Switched license plate; prohibited acts schedule1; hit and run driving with no personal injury; prohibited acts schedule II; driving on roadway laned for traffic. Kevin Boudreaux, 32,

Lockport. Contempt of court (3 CTS); unauthorized us of motor vehicle. Wallace Bradley Jr., 56, St. John. Fugitive; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Christopher Grant, 28, Larose. Possession of marijuana 1st offense. Dane Plaisance; 32, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Johnny Poindexter, 34, Raceland. Resisting an officer; possession of marijuana. Adam Tregre, 34, Frankfut, KY. Simple burglary. Lockport Police Department Raven Arcement, 24, Lockport. Contempt of court. Joey Domangue, 30, Lockport. Simple Burglary. Phillip Goyne, 30, Lockport. Contempt of court. DECEMBER 16, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sean Chauvin, 24, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment. Mallori Collins, 25, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Bryan Hebert, 28, New Orleans. Dailing or using parish emergency phone system prohibited violations, penalties. Timothy Hutchinson III, 19, Houma. Misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Jude Parks, 42, Raceland. Vagrancy; disturbing the peace. Zachary Simon, 24, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment. Larone Gray, 43, Thibodaux. D.W.I 4th and subsequent offenses. Thibodaux Police Department Renard Richard, 34, Thiobdaux. Driver must be licensed; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; obstructing public passages; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Tyrone Williams, 47, Thibodaux. Turning movements and required signals; Expired motor vehicle inspection; operating vehicle with suspended license; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; failure to dim headlights; aggravated flight from an officer. Louisiana State Police James Wilson Jr., 42, St. Arcadia. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; operating vehicle while intoxicated.

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However, by the end of the night, Councilmen James Bourgeois and Daniel Lorraine, who were the only dissenting voices, left to attend the LA Safe event next door and Parish Administrator Leif Haas, Department of Public Works Director Jim Barnes and Finance Director Carrel Hymel were all that remained. “Our parish should take its money seriously and we should all be here debating it, whether you’re for things or not, and I think it’s unfortunate that some people chose not to be here,” Councilman Armand Autin said. “I want to thank everyone who’s still here because it’s unfortunate there’s such an empty room here.” After the meeting, Haas said administration would look over the amendments and try to make everything in the budget work. “This is the process outlined in the Home Rule Charter. They’re job is to look over the budget and put money where they think it should go. As long as we can remain civil about things, we may not agree, but we can try to work through things. Once this is all said and done and we see where everything falls we just have to go out and execute what we can,” Haas

Bid notice

Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of one (1) year from January 15, 2018 to January 14, 2019 to be delivered and tailgate spread in areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) located at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345 until 2:05 PM on Friday, January 5, 2018 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the GLPC. Sealed bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the GLPC in person, by emailing serenab@portfourchon.com or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the bid proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected. Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/6/17 12/13/17 12/20/17

Bid notice

Sealed bids for supplying MidGrade (89 Octane) unleaded gasoline and off highway, dyed diesel fuel for a period of one (1) year to be delivered weekly to the Fourchon

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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— Staff Writer Dan Boudreaux can be reached at 857-2204 or dan.boudreaux @houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @dan_ boudreaux.

Governor From 1-A

He also wants to continue to charge businesses higher sales taxes for utilities; newly charge sales taxes on some services such as cable television; increase the individual income tax for those who itemize on their personal incometax forms; and change the brackets for calculating individual income tax, which would boost taxes on middle- and upper-income earners. None of the ideas are new. Variations on the proposals have been debated over the last two years and been blocked by House Republicans in previous legislative sessions. Edwards called his proposals a starting point for negotiations and said he’s “flexible” with regard to considering other ideas that lawmakers offer. He said he believes tax bills have a greater chance of passage now that the budget gap is nearing. “Sometimes lawmakers move just because the sense of urgency is greater,” he said. But the plan quickly received opposition from Warehouse, and as needed to the Cut Off Warehouse and the Galliano Airport Shop will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) until 2:00 PM on Friday, January 5, 2018 at its office at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the GLPC. Sealed bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through the website address below. Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the GLPC in person, by emailing serenab@portfourchon.com or by calling 985-632-6701. The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected. Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/6/17 12/13/17 12/20/17

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AG Landry outlines helpful gift card tips for Christmas shoppers

Dawn Starns, Louisiana state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, who said it would raise taxes on small businesses. “We believe Gov. Edwards could learn a lesson from small-business owners and learn to live within his means,” Starns said in a statement. The federation “is urging the Legislature to reject the governor’s tax plan and work with the small-business community on a spending plan that’s fair and sensible.” Passing any tax plans will require a special legislative session. Edwards said he would call a February special session only if he could reach a consensus with House GOP leaders. “If we don’t fix this cliff, no one is going to want to put their name on the cuts that are necessary,” Edwards warned. The budget gap will be created when $1 billion in temporary taxes, mainly the 1 percent state sales-tax hike, roll off the books on June 30 and create a giant hole for the 2018-19 financial year that begins July 1. While House GOP leaders have proposed lessening spending to shrink some of the gap, no one has offered a specific proposal for cutting the full amount from Louisiana’s operating budget. House Speaker Taylor Barras, a Republican, has described it as a “difficult exercise” to try to make the full amount in cuts, saying he doesn’t see a way such reductions in spending could spare colleges, the TOPS freetuition program and health care programs. He has said he expects to find a solution that blends cuts and taxes. ___

BATON ROUGE, LA – With Christmas quickly approaching, countless Louisiana residents will opt-out of shopping at busy stores and choose buying gift cards instead. “Finding that perfect Christmas gift can be time consuming and stressful, so many take advantage of the convenience of gift cards,” said Attorney General Jeff Landry. “My office and I want to make sure that these consumers buy valid gift cards and are not scammed out of their hard-earned money this Christmas season.” General Landry offers the following tips to both those buying gift cards and those using them: - Always buy from known and trusted sources – avoiding online auction sites as cards sold there could be counterfeit or obtained fraudulently. - Read the fine print before buying gift cards – checking for added fees. - Note shipping and handling costs when purchasing gift cards by phone or online. - Give the recipient of the gift card the original receipt in case of loss or theft. - Before buying retail gift cards, consider the financial condition of the retailer or restaurant. - Note special terms and conditions, like expiration dates or usage fees. - If the card is lost or stolen, report it immediately to the issuer. - Should the card expire before use, make a request for it to be replaced. The issuer may agree to exchange it or reverse deducted fees. For more tips call Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800351-4889.

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Public notice

Notice is hereby given in accordance to LA R/S. 39:1307(D) that the Greater Lafourche Port Commission has completed all actions required by AL R.S 39:1307 and has approved their 2018 budget of $62,426,199 at their regular meeting held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at its Administration Office 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345. Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/20/17

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The next few pages are filled with special holiday messages and greetings from area businesses and individuals. Also included are recipes, tips for entertaining, and holiday stories for your enjoyment!

Hosting a holiday party? Here are a few small ways to make your party a big success Looking to make a big impression at your holiday party? Think small — as in small plates that allow you to showcase different colorful dishes and cuisines. With small plates gaining popularity in wine bars and restaurants nationwide, many people are tapping into this trend in home entertaining by getting more creative with their holiday menus and decorations.

In short, small details and dishes can make a big impression. Great for the Host A small plate party makes life easier for the host. You don’t have to fret over a sit-down dinner with an appetizer, main course and dessert, and guests can eat whenever they arrive. When using small plates remember that you shouldn’t only prepare one-to-two bite hors d’oeuvres. Each dish should be thought

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of as a mini course on a small plate, featuring 46 bites of food for eating when sitting or standing. Consider different cuisines and colors, like mozzarella and tomato with basil or Greek stuffed grape leaves and olives arranged on small plates. Get creative and serve-up Spanish, French or Asian dishes. Or go familiar with hamburger sliders. You can even use the same 4inch plates for appetiz-

A candy maker’s witness

A candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would be a witness. So he made the Christmas candy cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth ministry and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy. White to symbolize the virgin birth and the sinless nature of Jesus and hard the solid rock, the foundation of the church and firmness of the promise of God. The candy maker made the candy in the form of a “J” to represent the precious name of Jesus, who came to earth as our Savior. It also refers to the staff of the “Good Shepherd” with which He reaches down into the ditches of the world to live out the lambs who like all sheep have gone astray. Thinking that the candy was somewhat plain, the candy maker stained it with red stripes. One large that symbolizes the bloodshed by Christ on the cross so that we could have the promise of eternal life. Three small ones represent the Blessed Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, the candy cane became known as a meaningless decoration seen at Christmas time. The meaning is still there for those who “have eyes to see and ears to hear.”

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ers and desserts, supplementing them with small dessert bowls for little portions. Mingling and Sampling This type of party literally allows you to go with the flow. Small plates allow guests to mingle and socialize with everyone, compared to sit-down dinners. Small dishes are also great for guests who want to taste everything but don’t want to appear to be holiday gluttons. Such plates are also perfect for kids who have big eyes but small stomachs. Great for Presentation When it comes to parties, the visual impact of your food is as important as its taste. Small decorating details also matter. So add a little cranberry or holly to each plate as garnish. Or use wire ribbon throughout your party space on doorknobs, banisters, even to tie napkins. Creating great tables truly welcomes guests.

Make sure to coordinate tablecloths, napkins, candleholders and centerpieces. Add flair by using glasses in untraditional ways such as décor

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when filled with candies, nuts and dried fruit. Or use shot glasses for shrimp cocktail. Remember, bigger isn’t always better for holiday parties.

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Francis P. Church, the son of a Baptist minister, and a veteran editor of the The New York Sun for 20 years, who had covered the Civil War for The New York Times, wrote the following editorial some 112 years ago when asked if Santa Claus really existed. The editorial first appeared in the The New York Sun in 1897, and was reprinted annually until 1949 when the paper went out of business. Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s editorial, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Clausâ&#x20AC;? was an immediate sensation when it was published, and went on to became one of the most famous editorials ever written. Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter to the Sun: Dear Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you see it in The Sun, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so.â&#x20AC;? Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlon 115 W. 95th St.

Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s editorial reply: Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to

Good Old-fashioned Christmas Wishes We hope you and your loved ones celebrate a warm and happy holiday together. May health and good fortune follow you throughout the new year.

your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he will

continue to make glad the heart of childhood. *** When controversal subjects had to be tackled on the editorial page of the Sun, those assignments were usually given to Church. When he received Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter on this most controversial matter he was burdened with the responsibility of answering it. When he saw the childish scrawl in the letter asking â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is there a Santa Claus?â&#x20AC;?, he knew there was no avoiding the question. He knew he must answer, and he must answer truthfully. And so he turned to his desk, and he began his reply

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stream of mail about her Santa Claus letter, and to each reply she attached an attractive printed copy of the Church editorial. Virginia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlon Douglas died on May 13, 1971, at the age of 81, in a nursing home in Valatie, N.Y.

ceived her Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from Columbia, and in 1912 she began teaching in the New York City school system, later becoming a principal. After 47 years, she retired as an educator. Throughout her life she received a steady

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Christmas traditions focus on several different aspects of family and spiritual life. While many stories are shared around Christmastime, perhaps none bears

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that faith is foremost during this festive time of year. The Conception of Jesus Mary was a woman living in the Galilee area of Nazareth. She was engaged to a Jewish carpenter named Joseph. An angel visited the Virgin Mary and told her that she would conceive a child â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a son â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by the power of the Holy Spirit. When the son was born, she would name him Jesus. Mary questioned the angel, who reassured her that anything was possible by God and that Jesus would be Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own son. Joseph was troubled when he found out Mary was with child and even considered breaking their engagement, which was allowed under Jewish law. But God soon sent another angel, this time to Joseph, in a dream. The angel reassured Joseph that his marriage to Mary and the birth of this child were His will. Joseph awoke from his dream and took Mary as his wife soon after, ready and willing to raise the child despite the public humiliation he may experience. The Census During this time the Romans had control over many parts of the world, including where Joseph and Mary resided. Ruler Caesar Augustus decreed that every person living under Roman rule had to return to his town of origin to participate in a census so everyone could be taxed accordingly. Joseph, hailing from Bethlehem, had to return to this town with his very pregnant bride. They traveled for many days and, upon arriving in Bethlehem, found that the inns were full and there was no available lodging. Mary and Joseph took shelter in a stable and prepared to welcome their son. Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Arrival According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son, while in the

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who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. - Luke Chapter 2 Many people visited the baby Jesus, including three wise men from the East who traveled by stable. She wrapped him in cloth and placed him in a manger because there were no guest rooms available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.â&#x20AC;? Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.â&#x20AC;? When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.â&#x20AC;? So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby,

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following a guiding star to bestow gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh on the baby king. When Joseph and Mary had performed all the things necessary according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth with Jesus, who was growing strong in spirit and filled with wisdom and the grace of God.

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ingredients. Clear off the kitchen table and fill as many jars as you need assembly line-fashion. (Make plenty and you’ll be ready for any last minute gift needs). Add a colorful cloth and ribbon – and perhaps a Christmas ornament – to each jar, plus a card with the simple baking instructions, and

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you’re set. No additional wrapping is necessary, so in one evening, you may have all your Christmas preparations for your friends completed. “Cookies in a Jar” make the perfect gift for friends, neighbors, coworkers, party hosts and hostesses, teachers, bus drivers, coaches and pastors. The recipient adds butter, an egg, and vanilla to complete the cookies. Once you’ve tasted how rich and chewy these delicious cookies are, you’ll want to share them with everyone. “Cookies in a Jar” make wonderful bar cookies, too. Simply press the dough into an 8-inch square baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes. Here are five different “Cookies in a Jar” recipes for your use. Holiday Hazelnut Cookies in a Jar 1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit and Baking Mix 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Chocolate Lover’s Cookies in a Jar 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1/3 cup “white chocolate” or vanilla milk chips 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit and Baking Mix 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Hustle-Bustle Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit and Baking Mix 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

Outrageous Oatmeal – Raisin Cookies in a Jar 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit and Baking Mix 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

“Crazy for Craisins” Cookies in a Jar 2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries (Craisins) 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit & Baking Mix 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar Instructions for layering ingredients in the jars: In 1-quart widemouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the order listed. If there is any space left after adding the last ingredient, add more baking chips, dried fruits or nuts to fill the jar. Place lid on top. Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric to cover lid. Place fabric over lid; secure in place with a rubber band, then ribbon or raffia. Decorate as desired. Make a gift card to attach as follows: Empty contents of jar into medium bowl. Stir in 1 stick butter or margarine, melted; 1 large egg; and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined. Shape into 1inch balls. Place on baking sheets coated

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with cooking spray. Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies. Helpful Hints: — When measuring biscuit and baking mix, gently spoon mix into nested (dry) measuring cup. Use a metal spatula or straight-edged knife to level off the top. — After measuring the brown sugar, crumble it between your fingers or uniform texture. Pack the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent the baking mix from sifting down through it. — You can prepare the jars up to a month before Christmas. The ingredients will stay fresh tightly sealed in these decorative jars. — To make the fabric decoration puffy, place one or more layers of fabric stuffing on top of the metal lid. Then place decorative fabric over the top.

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Pictured is Vanessa Hebert who won the French Christmas Letter to Papa Noel contest recently at Lockport Lower Elementary.

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The Night Before Christmas … Cajun Style 10-A

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By Robert “Bess” Cheramie

Twas the night before Christmas out here at the camp, the muskrats were hung outside on the fence. The stockings were nailed by the stove on the wall, praying that Papa Noel would soon give a call. The children were lying inside on the floor,

and the flies were all resting on top of the stove. Pop in his undies and mom in her jams, had just taken out the yams from the pan. The supper was cooking on the old wooden stove and the dogs were all howling at the moon in the cold. Then I heard a noise from the bayou and

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trees, as I ran to the window and fell to my knees, and what to my wandering eyes did I see, a pirogue and eight tiny gators pulling my pal Papa Noel. The pirogue was pulled by the gators ahead, when he cracked his whip on top of their head. He called them by name as he made them to swim, pull Tophille, Tee Bill, Nonke Phil and Clotille, come on Gaston, Tee Pierre, Trosclair and Tee Daire. To the top of the waves to the top of the waves, now splash away, splash away all. As teams in hunting season fly, when they hear gunshots and they mount to the sky. So up to the porch of the camp they flew, with a pirogue full of toys and Papa Noel too, and then on the porch I heard the gnashing and clashing of each gator’s teeth. As I turned my head and looked around, down like a bomb, Papa Noel hit the ground. He had a camouflage suit and a hat made of fur, and his boots were all full of mud and

odeur. He had a sack full of toys that hung from his back, and his cheeks and his nose was as red as his pack. His mouth it was shaped like a bow, his beard it was white as snow. And the smoke that came from his pipe, it circled his head and went out of sight. His face it was broad and he had a little round belly that shooked when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He winked his eye, twisted his head to let me know everything was all-well. He did not talk, but to the stockings he walked and then as he toiled, he filled them all full of toys. He placed his finger on the side of his nose, gave a nod, and off the porch he rose. He sprang to his pirogue, to his gators gave a whistle, and away they flew like they were in a missile. Seems I heard him exclaim as he flew away that night, “Joyeux Noel – A Tous Et A Tous Un Bon Soir.” (Merry Christmas to All and to All A Good Night).

Thoughtful stocking stuffers for the holiday season

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Exploring the colors of Christmas

Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without en-

visioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents. The colors of Christmas are often taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colors became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain so to this day.

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Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the colors evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the color green as the symbol of life. It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule. As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross. Some Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus’ blood touched the berries, they turned red. Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden. Around the 14th century, the faithful would put on Paradise Plays on December 24 to share the story of creation with those who could not read. It is nearly impossi-

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Leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus is a Christmas Eve tradition. Children regularly place a dish of cookies and a glass of milk by the tree on Christmas Eve so that Santa has enough energy to complete all of his gift-giving before kids wake up on Christmas morning. The tradition of leaving cookies out on Christmas Eve may trace its origins to Saint Nicholas. On the feast of St. Nicholas on December 6, children would leave food and drink for the saint and any attendants. The treats would be exchanged for gifts. While that’s one theory behind the tradition, others think it is linked

ble to find a fruit-bearing apple tree in the winter, so a pine tree adorned with red apples was used instead. Bishops also wore red robes, further tying the color red to religious masses and celebrations. Gold is frequently used in holiday decorations as well. Gold can represent the sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a color of significance within the Christian faith. Red and green poinsettias also are a symbol of the holiday season, but they didn’t start the colorful tradition. Poinsettias are a relatively recent addition to Christmas symbolism, as they were only first introduced to America in 1828, when they were brought back from Mexico by Joel Poinsett. The holiday season is filled with many different colors that brighten up homes and businesses. Combined with the many twinkling lights used on displays, red and green decorations can add vitality to the dark days of December.

Holiday celebrations include big family gatherings and maybe even some impromptu visits from close friends. During this season of merrymaking, having a few quick snacks and drinks up your sleeve can make it easier to entertain guests. Christmas cookies are a popular treat, but for those who want to skip the baking, that holiday cookie flavor can still be enjoyed in a delicious mixed cocktail.

Try “Christmas Cookie,” courtesy of Mix That Drink, for a sweet and minty take on the holiday season. 1 oz. peppermint schnapps 1 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. Irish Cream liqueur Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain the drink into a martini glass. Garnish with a peppermint stick, if desired.

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to the history of the Christmas tree and the edible decorations that adorn it. Santa would snack on the ornaments. Even after edible decorations gave way to inedible ornaments, the tradition of leaving a snack for Santa remained. Whatever the origins behind the tradition, millions of children dutifully leave milk and cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Treat Santa to a tasty homemade drink

This holiday season, why don’t you serve Santa and his eight tiny reindeer a hot, homemade drink to wash down his midnight snack of cookies and cakes. The following recipe for hot chocolate is sure to warm his cold fingers and toes as he flies through the sky delivering presents to good girls and boys. Hot Chocolate 1 ½ teaspoons cocoa 2 teaspoons sugar A few grains of salt 1 Tablespoon hot water 1 cup steaming hot whole milk Mix the cocoa, sugar, salt and hot water in a mug to make a paste. Heat the milk in a saucepan, whisk briskly, pour into the mug, stir and enjoy!

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a wine bag or leave it as is with a nice bow. • Pick up passes to a local attraction, such as a play, a museum or movie. • Food is often appreciated. A box of fine chocolates or one of those edible fruit arrangements will be a tasteful, and tasty, gift. • Fill a large bowl with a scooper, sprinkles, cherries, and other toppings for making ice cream sundaes. Children • Pop into a toy store or a department store and pick up a cuddly stuffed animal. • Buy an art set for older children, full of paints and markers. If a complete set can’t be found, make an art package with a bunch of supplies packed into a gift bag. • Choose an educational gift that is still fun, like puzzles. • A subscription to a children’s magazine would also work, seeing as children love getting mail. • Few kids will turn down a DVD of their favorite television characters. The DVDs should feature an age-appropriateness rating to make choosing one even easier. Teenagers • Teenagers can be finicky, so a monetary gift will be one-size-fitsall. • Teenage girls may appreciate a gift basket of delicious scented lotions. • Passes for movies can make date night less expensive. • Consider a gift card or e-gift coupon for digital music downloads.

May you have the gift of faith, the blessing of hope and the peace of His love at Christmas and always.

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