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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The bitter feud over the Common Core education standards has grown increasingly personal, with critics of the standards raising conflict-of-interest allegations against state education leaders and seeking new ethics restrictions for them. Unable so far to force an end to Louisiana’s use of Common Core, opponents of the multistate standards are targeting Superintendent of Education John White directly, asking lawmakers to enact tougher ethics limits for White and members of the state education board. The suggestion is that White has had improper influence from outside groups pushing Common Core and that’s why he’s such a staunch supporter of the English and math standards adopted by more than 40 states. He denies any improprieties — and the state ethics board cleared him after a complaint was filed. The toughened ethics proposals, backed by Gov. Bobby Jindal, were scheduled for their first hearing Tuesday in the House and Governmental Affairs Committee. They are the latest salvo in a fight that has grown increasingly nasty since Jindal — once an ardent supporter of Common See Common Core Page 7-A

CORRECTION

Due to misinformation given for the article, COYC partnering with Saints, Chevron for renovations, that was published in the Sunday, May 10 edition of the Lafourche Gazette, Offshore Logistics was inadvertently named as a partner in the project. It should have read that the Saints are partnering with Chevron and Offshore Liftboats, LLC in the endeavor.

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Staff photo by Babs

The Lockport American Legion and Auxiliary will host a “Craft Show/Garage Sale” at the Legion home at 921 Veterans Street (behind Capital One Bank). The event will be held this Saturday, May 16th, rain or shine. Refreshments and concessions will be available. Crafters, reserve your space now for only $25 per booth by calling 532-6786, 532-0445, or 232-1483. Pictured are some of the crafters who were busy selling their wares at last weekend’s Bayou Cajun Fest held in Larose.

Kids In Aviation program offers youth a chance to fly Ulysses Gisclair Contributing Writer

“We already had a program that let kids fly for free but we wanted something that we could reach more children in our schools and bring them out and let them experience aviation,” said Rochel. “We took what was just a tour around the base and turned it into an educational program,” said Boudreaux. The program consists of one part lecture based and one part real world experience. Lectures take place at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission, where the kids learn the physics behind the aviation, along with other crucial aspects of becoming a pilot such as learning to make flight plans. There is a mural of the history of the Houma airport painted all around the top of the meeting room, which helps when it comes to the aviation history lessons. “We also do lectures out here in the field, then we take them around the airplanes and show them how to do a preflight on an airplane, how an airplane works. We take the information that we give them in the classroom and then demonstrate it on an actual real-live airplane,” said Boudreaux. Like all of the public programs the EAA offers the Kids in Aviation is a free of charge, non-profit program. The program is funded through the generosity of the EAA members who give their time and equipment to further the education of our youth. The members have reached out to the Lafourche Parish schools to spread the program here, however, it appears that it will be too difficult for the Lafourche Parish schools to transport their students to the airport. The Kids in Aviation program is designed to promote the See Aviation Page 7-A fascinating world of aviation to area youth. The Experimental Aviation Association or EAA is excited to promote the fascinating world of aviation to our youth. The local chapter of EAA, located at the Houma airport, has been implementing a program called Kids In Aviation, to teach kids the ins and outs of flight. The architects of this program are a couple of EAA members, Director Tim Rochel and Assistant Director/Historian Newton Boudreaux. The pair were looking for ways to get kids more hands on experience in aviation which eventually led them to working together with the Terrebonne Parish school system to develop a lesson plan for 5th and 6th graders to take class trips to the Houma airport. Over the years the program has grown to include the Terrebonne Parish School for Exceptional Children along with high school students.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s public colleges would be spared cuts, but health care services for the poor would remain on the chopping block next year under a more than $24 billion budget proposal advanced Monday to the full House for debate. The House Appropriations Committee plugged the $615 million estimated to be raised by a series of tax changes backed by the House last week into the spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. They also reduced spending on state contracts, cut money for vacant jobs and made other modest changes to drum up a few million more to shift to other programs. Although that money was enough to offset planned higher education cuts, it wasn’t enough to close all the gaps in health care programs. About $180 million more in state financing would be needed to fill those holes. “We leave higher ed intact; we keep on working on health care,” said Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Fannin, R-Jonesboro. Dollars sought by House leaders to reverse planned cuts across other government agencies, including for state parks, museums and agricultural services, also weren’t available. The full House is expected to debate the budget May 21, with lawmakers hoping they’ll have found more ways to decrease cuts before then, either with additional tax votes or an improved revenue forecast. “We’re still short,” Fannin said. “We needed about $950 million. We got about 70 percent of that” with the House tax votes. The tax measures already passed face strong resistance from business organizations, and they don’t match Gov. Bobby Jindal’s guidelines for what tax changes he’d support, raising questions about whether the money used by the House to balance next year’s budget will win final legislative passage. See Budget Page 7-A

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Chef Randy Cheramie, of the John Folse Culinary School at Nicholls State University, shows off his famous gumbo with Civic Center volunteer Mary Ann Guidry in the background at last weekend’s Bayou Cajun Fest held on the Larose Civic Center grounds.

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Calendar of Events News to Use!

Bayou Voice for Autism pageant deadline is Fri.

The Miss Bayou Voice for Autism pageant will be held on Saturday, May 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center. Entry deadline is May 15. Divisions range from baby to Ms. (any age). Crowns, banners, gifts and awards will be given out. For more information, contact Crystal at 985-8567379 or email bayouvoiceforautism2014@yahoo.com. Proceeds to benefit the Autism Society’s Bayou Chapter.

Am. Legion craft show, garage sale set for Sat.

The Lockport American Legion and Auxiliary will host a craft show / garage sale at the Legion’s Home located at 921 Veterans Street. The event will begin 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, rain or shine, lasting until 4 p.m. Crafters from various areas will be on hand to present their wares. In addition, refreshments will be available (no outside food please). Spaces, 10’ X 10’ booths may be reserved at $25 per booth, (electrical, upon pre-request, along with table and chairs - first come first served). To reserve a booth call 532-6786, 532-0445, 5321929 or 232-1483.

Cajun Cruisers’ Poker Run set for Saturday

The Cajun Cruisers Motorcycle Club is having their 15th Annual Poker Run on Saturday, May 16. Registration starts at McGuire’s Pub (13755 River Rd., Luling) at 8 a.m. The run ends at the Cut Off Youth Center. Pre-registration entry fees: $15 per rider and $15 per passenger. Pre-registration ends May 13. First 100 pre-registrants get a free event t-shirt. Day of event entry fees will be $20.

Plate lunches will be served at 11 a.m. for $5 and will include hamburgers and hot dogs with chips. A live auction will be held at 3 p.m. Net proceeds to benefit the NephCure Foundation and other local charities. For more information contact Roland or Diana Berthelot at 985-693-7252, Patty Gisclair at 985-6912505 or Patrick Kelly at 504-251-2942.

Registration for 7-mile garage sale due May 18

The Grand Isle Community Development Team will sponsor their annual 7-mile garage sale and craft show on Saturday, May 23 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. The event will be open to home/camp owners and craft people/vendors and will take place at the Grand Isle Port Commission and at participating residents. Garage sale packets for house/camps will be sold for $10 each. Vendor/craft booths space will be on the Port Commission ground for $25 for a 10x10 space and $30 if electricity is desired. For more information call 225-975-9093. The deadline to register is May 18. Checks may be made payable to GICDT, P.O. Box 944, Grand Isle, LA 70358.

Track program to register youth Mon.

The Bayou Blazers Summer Track registration will be held on Monday, May 18 at the Edison Chouest Offshore Main Building. This program is designed to teach young athletes (ages 12-18) how to train and compete for track and field competitions, and use these skills for football, basketball, baseball and volleyball. For more information contact coach Charlie Comeaux at 985-677-1753.

SLHS Basketball Camp to begin Mon.

The 25th Annual Tarpon Basketball Camp for boys and girls will be held in several sessions at South Lafourche High School. Session I: will be held

from 5-7 p.m. May 18 - 21 for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. The final three sessions are for all Biddy Basketball aged boys and girls. The camp times are 1-4 p.m. for Session II (June 1 – 4 ), Session III (June 8 - 11) and Session IV (June 15 - 18). The cost of the camp is $45 for session I and $75 for Session II, III and IV. Each camper will receive a camp basketball, a camp tshirt and a camp sports bottle. Camp brochures can be picked up at South Lafourche High School. For information, call South Lafourche boys basketball coach Brian Callais at 985- 691-1809.

Registration begins Wed. for S.L. Bantam

South Lafourche Bantam football registration will be held on Wednesdays, May 20 and 27 and Thursdays, May 21 and 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

Veterans Memorial event slated for May 30

The passing of our veterans will be honored on Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Wall on Hwy. 3235 in Galliano. A lunch will be served beginning at noon and will include hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Twelve local veterans will receive their LA Veterans Honors Medal presented by David LaCerte, Secretary of the Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Come out and celebrate those that fought for our freedom. The event is free to the public. Attendees should bring their own chairs.

Lions Club Camp accepting applications

Applications for a summer vacation full of fun for special needs youth in the South Lafourche/Grand Isle area are now being accepted by members of the Golden Meadow Lions Club. The Louisiana Lions Camp is located north of Leesville and will open Sunday, May 31. There will be a one week session for youth with pulmonary diseases, two one-week sessions for the mild mentally challenged ages 8-19, two oneweek sessions for youth with diabetes ages 6-14, and two one-week sessions for visual, hearing and orthopedically impaired youth ages 7-19. There is no cost to the parents for the campers’ stay. Contact Curt Boudreaux at 985-6326177, or visit the camp’s website at www.lion scamp.org.

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Birth Announcements Listed below are the newest additions to the community: Lucas Jameson Cheramie, son of Danielle

Cheramie and Eric Cheramie of Cut Off, born on January 18 at Ochsner St. Anne Hospital. Trislynn Grace Guidry, daughter of Savannah Melancon and Corey Guidry of Galliano, born on April 24 at Ochsner St. Anne Hospital. Addison Ann Ledet, daughter of Raven Delaune Ledet and Jake Ledet of Lockport, born April 29 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

Letters and Opinions

A balanced courtroom needs a full jury box

Each year millions of Americans get a sinking feeling when they receive a summons for jury duty. Do I really have to go? How can I get out of it? Who the heck has time to take off of work to serve on a jury? Unfortunately, in recent decades as our lives have become increasingly over scheduled, more and more citizens regard jury duty as a inconvenience to our daily routines—rather than the important public service that it really is. According to the National Center for State Courts, less than 10 percent of the 32 million Americans who are summoned for jury duty every year actually take the time to serve. It is a bizarre paradox that the fictional television series Law & Order, is one of the longest running and most popular shows on TV, and yet many people will run from the opportunity to be a part of a real life legal drama. But that’s what jury service really is—the rare but important opportunity to consider the facts of a civil or criminal case and help to decide justice for the parties involved. Jury duty is one of the most significant civic duties bestowed upon us by the

framers of the United States Constitution. According to the Sixth Amendment, we are all guaranteed the fundamental right to be tried by an impartial jury of our peers. This right is a cornerstone of American citizenship and a unique attribute that prevents corruption in our courtrooms. But that right cannot exist without those who are willing to serve. In recognition of the thousands of Louisianans who have committed their time to a jury and helped to preserve this right, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch celebrates May 11 through May 15, 2015, as Jury Appreciation Week. A resolution sponsored by Representative Neil Abramson and passed by the Louisiana House of Representatives formally recognizes Jury Appreciation Week. The resolution reads in part, “[Our] courts depend upon citizens to serve as jurors, and service by citizens as jurors is indispensable to the judicial system… All citizens should be encouraged to respond when summoned for jury service.” Indeed, the purpose of Jury Appreciation Week is to raise awareness of the importance of jury service and to honor the contributions of citizens who devote

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their time and effort to serving their local community and our American justice system. Without them, our cherished right to trial by jury could be threatened. So please join LLAW in thanking a juror this week. And next time you receive a summons in the mail, please answer the call to take part in a real life legal drama. The obligation and privilege to serve are as fundamental to our democracy as the right vote. Our system of justice simply cannot function without the participation of citizens like you.

MELISSA LANDRY Executive Director Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch Melissa Landry is executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW), the state’s leading legal watchdog organization. Since it was formed in 2007, LLAW has grown to nearly 6,000 supporters across the state, representing small business owners, health care providers, retirees, taxpayers and workers and their families. Using community outreach, voter education and grassroots advocacy, LLAW works to raise awareness about the costs and consequences of lawsuit abuse and urge elected officials to bring more balance, fairness and common sense to Louisiana’s civil justice system. To learn more, visit www.LLAW.org.

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“In a Small Pond” By Leroy Martin

Political Wars, Part III

Last week I wrote about repercussions caused by attending political rallies. Here’s the story: In 1948 my parents were fur trapping in Myrtle Grove, Louisiana. Children were allowed to skip school for trapping season so my sister Betty went and I stayed with relatives. I was born during trapping season and was brought to the camp. Mom helped skin the muskrats and hang the pelts to dry. On rainy days they were hung indoors and the odor was overwhelming, but that was a trapper’s life. When I was two, asthma nearly killed me, but a boat ride to Dr. John Gravois in Golden Meadow saved me. I don’t remember any of this, but what a regretful loss that would have

been … or maybe not. In 1948 Dad was trapping again and had brought Mom and sister Betty, leaving me with relatives. My wife Dot’s parents were also trappers and brought the kids. She remembers watching them skin the muskrats and unpleasantly remembers rainy days. Her only recreation was a doll, a deck of cards and a radio that was limited to preserve the battery. Her sad, Maurice Guidry was a man who lived off the land with furs, shrimp, oysters and gardens. Dad was a Huey/Earl Long supporter when a political leader showed up at his camp in a boat. He told the terrible story of me attending opposition political rallies. I couldn’t even vote, but his job was “S.O.P.”

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Clockwise from the top: Trapper Roosevelt Martin hanging muskrats; trappers Maurice and Clara Guidry; lifesaver Dr. John Gravois; hung on Cajun walls; Lafourche Political Rally; Dick Guidry and Leroy Martin, age 16; 78 rpm records; NSU Stadium; and John and Lillian Guidry. By 1952 I had converted my family to my political corner. Richard “Dick” Guidry and I had been friends since grammar school and we often rode with his parents, John L. and Lillian Guidry, to LSU football games, cramped tightly in the back seat of their Chevy Coupe. They were well respected community and business leaders and the NSU stadium is named in his honor. I spent many summers at their camp in Grand Isle where I found stacks of 1920’s 78 RPM records. I was already hooked on early Jimmie Rodgers and Ernest Tubb and I added Paul Whiteman, Fred Warring and Al Jolsen, (before the “Jolsen Story” movies), to my musical appreciation. Beethoven and Chopin

would be added later as would Frank, Doris, Rosemary, Loretta, Carrie, George and Taylor. Being a music lover means having to buy them again and again. I have the Beatle’s white album, all of Bob Wills, Ernest Tubb and Jimmie Rodgers collections in vinyl, cassette, 8-track, CD, and now MP3. Stop inventing folks,

I’m going broke. That explains some of my peculiar musical background, but now back to politics and my friend, Dick Guidry. Little did I know at the time that a phone call from him in 1951 would shape our future and change our lives forever. BYE NOW!

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The EAA are dedicated to spreading education in aviation and intend to hold an event at each of the Lafourche Parish public airports this school year. Rochel says that they are ready with a program along with people who will donate classrooms and aircraft if Lafourche Parish decides to adopt the program. The EAA’s chapter here is part of a national organization. They are a nonprofit organization whose mission is the promotion of aviation activities and to educate the public about aviation. “You go to an EAA member and ask them why they’re here and the answer is they love airplanes and that’s it. I think it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread myself,” said Rochel. The local EAA chapter holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every

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They would prohibit BESE members and the state superintendent from membership in nongovernment organizations that requires adoption of certain education standards or policies, unless lawmakers have approved those standards or policies. And they would add new restrictions on BESE members, the superintendent and their family members having connections to entities that can get contracts or do work with the board or education department. Jindal didn’t name anyone when describing his support for the legislation, calling the bills “common sense.” He said he and others have had concerns about “inappropriate influence” in states that have adopted Common Core, without mentioning that he signed onto the standards when White wasn’t yet superintendent. The Republican governor, a likely 2016 presidential candidate, said the bills would make sure Louisiana’s education leaders don’t have conflicting loyalties because of affiliations with outside education groups that push certain standards or testing. “It’s good to know the people making these decisions for our classrooms are completely focused on Louisiana parents, Louisiana families, Louisiana classrooms,” Jindal said. The Common Core standards have been adopted by more than 40 states as a way to better prepare students for college and careers. Opponents say the standards are developmentally inappropriate and part of federal efforts to nationalize education. Jindal is asking lawmakers to strip Common Core from Louisiana classrooms, but in prior years, lawmakers have refused to do so. White and the state education board also have rejected attempts to jettison the multistate standards. Proposals to scrap the standards are scheduled to be heard Wednesday in the House Education Committee.

month. You can visit their website at www.513.EAAChapter.org. Rochel expressed that they are very welcoming to anyone interested in joining. “You have to be breathing. I mean we’re here to promote aviation not limit it.” A second program that the EAA will be holding is their Annual Cajun Fly-In event. It will be a family friendly open house at the airport open to the public and free to attend. This event will also take place at the Houma airport this fall, on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to help themselves to free food while they learn about aviation and walk among the various aircrafts on display such as airplanes, helicopters, and jets. “It’s like a car show for airplanes,” said Rochel. One particular sight that will be sure to amaze the visitors will be a remade F-16 military jet that the EAA has acquired. The F16 had come to them dismantled six years ago. Donors have provided the funds to get it here from Arizona and a local engineering company, T. Baker Smith, has provided the engineering for the assembly. Their goal is to place the F16 on a pedestal on Main St. next to their new office. It has been one of their longest and proudest projects.

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Core — announced his opposition to the standards a year ago. By switching positions, Jindal broke with White, his hand-picked education superintendent, and education board members who had once been the governor’s key allies. Ethics complaints have been filed against White and members of his education department, and Common Core critics have repeatedly accused the superintendent and his supporters on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, known as BESE, of conflicts of interest and questionable behavior. “This is a political assault is what this is, period,” said BESE Chairman Chas Roemer, a Common Core supporter, blaming the Jindal administration for what he called an attack on White’s integrity. Jindal administration officials deny any orchestrated effort against the superintendent. But, among other things, the bills pushed by Jindal — sponsored by Reps. Bob Hensgens, RAbbeville, and Barry Ivey, R-Baton Rouge — seek to target affiliations White has with outside education organizations.

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host radKIDS® Defense Courses for children in Thibodaux, Raceland and Galliano this summer. These courses are designed for children 5 to 12 years of age and provide hands-on techniques giving children the tools they need to identify, avoid and if necessary, respond to danger. This is the 16th year the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has offered these courses. The schedule for the summer courses include: - LPSO Range Facility, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland: Monday, June 8 through

Thursday, June 11. Deadline to Register Friday, June 5. - LPSO Law Enforcement Complex 1300 Lynn Street, Thibodaux: Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16. Deadline to register is July 10. - The Learning Center at Lady of the Sea Hospital, 200 West 134th Place, Cut Off: Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23. Deadline to register is Friday, July 17. Children ages 5-7 attend daily morning sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and an afternoon session is held from 1 p.m. to 3

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AND THAT’S HOW THE FIGHT STARTED One year, a husband decided to buy his motherin-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift. The next year, he didn’t buy her a gift. When she asked him why, he replied, “well, you still haven’t used the gift I bought you last year!” And that’s how the fight started. ___ I asked my wife, “Where do you want to go for our anniversary?” It warmed my heart to see her face melt in sweet appreciation. “Somewhere I haven’t been in a long time!,” she said. So I suggested, “How about the kitchen?” And that’s how the fight started. ___ My wife and I are watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, “Do you want to have sex?” “No,” she answered. I then said, “Is that your final answer?” She didn’t even look at me this time, simply saying “Yes.” So I said, “Then I’d like to phone a friend.” And that’s how the fight started. ___ My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping the channels. She asked, “What’s on TV?” I said, “Dust.” And that’s how the fight started. ___ My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table. I asked her, “Do you know him?” “Yes,” she sighed, “He’s my old boyfriend. I understand he took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn’t been sober since.” “My God!” I said, “Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long.” And that’s how the fight started. ___ When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the truck, the car, playing golf … always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has opened the door for BP to appeal some claims related to a settlement reached after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ordered a lower court judge to change a procedure that effectively blocked appeals. And the appeals court told the judge to reconsider a rule barring BP from appeals regarding the calculation of a business’s losses. The court upheld the lower court’s ruling that barred appeals dealing with payments to nonprofit groups. And it said the court could continue to prevent appeals arising from BP’s contention that something other than the oil spill caused some businesses’ losses — an issue the oil giant has been fighting unsuccessfully for years. The opinion, released late Friday, is the latest dealing with a 2012 settlement of oil spill economicloss litigation. The settlement agreement was hailed by all involved when it was signed, but soon became the subject of contention over the way it was interpreted by the district court in New Orleans and the court-appointed claims administrator. BP eventually won a change in the way losses are calculated after arguing that administrator Patrick Juneau wasn’t correctly matching businesses’ revenues and expenses. The appeals court, noting that the methodology has changed and has been the subject of numerous developments that “muddy the waters,” told the district court that in cases overseen by U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, it should take another look at the issue, and provide reasons if the prohibition on appealing claims continues. In 2012, BP estimated it would pay roughly $7.8 billion to resolve claims under the settlement. A fourthquarter earnings statement put the estimate at closer to $10 billion, and noted various factors that could change the number again. BP and lawyers pursuing claims both found something to like in Friday’s ruling. “We are pleased that the 5th Circuit upheld our right to appeal individual claims determinations,” company spokesman Geoff Morrell said in an emailed statement. The company did not estimate how the decision might affect the cost of claims.

“With regard to ‘alternative causation,’ we’re pleased the 5th Circuit saw through BP’s latest attempt to re-fight an issue that it has lost on every level,” plaintiffs’ attorneys Steve Herman and Jim Roy said in an email. “We’re further pleased the court shut the door on BP’s effort to deny the claims of non-profit organizations.” In another development in the spill-related litigation, a lawyer for clients with claims against BP asked Barbier on Monday to delay a pending decision on how much the corporation will pay in Clean Water Act penalties, saying a hefty federal penalty could hurt those with court cases pending against the oil giant — including people involved

in the major settlement and those who opted out. Texas lawyer Brent Coon said in the filing that the judgment should be delayed until the individual claim process has been completed. Barbier completed the third phase of court proceedings on Clean Water Act Penalties in February. A decision is pending and penalties could exceed $13 billion, depending on the per-barrel penalty amount Barbier applies after having already ruled that BP was grossly negligent in the Deepwater Horizon disaster and that 3.19 million barrels of oil was spilled. The Department of Justice pushed for maximum penalties. BP argued for a lighter penalty, saying its re-

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Trailer For Rent: 2 br, furnished, utilities pd., grass cut. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, stove, refrig, w/d, utilities pd. FMI call 985-665-7621. Leave message will return after 3 pm. Applications at 192 W.64th St. _________________ Rentals Available: Single family homes for rent. FMI call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________ Remodeled House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pets, $700/mth, $500/dep. w/app., water pd., Larose area. Leave message. 985-6324723. _________________ New Construction For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, Leeville, $3,200/mth, 13 mth. lease. Includes water, boat slip, furn.. Omni Realty Advisors 225-4134414. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, living rm/kitchen combined, central ac/heat, laundry rm, carport. Good neighborhood on private property in Cut Off. Call 985-6327959 or 985-8567495. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Lockport area, 1-2 br, $800/mth, plus deposit. Taking applications. Call 985665-9538. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, no pets, clean quiet mature adults only. $700/mth, $300/dep. Call 985-475-6386. _________________ Sm. House For Rent: Located on W. 35th St., great for couple or single, 2 br, 1 ba, sm. shed, partially furn, no pets. $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985798-7307. _________________

House for Sale: 132 Texas Rd. Golden Meadow 2100 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Fully remodeled, new A/C, electrical, plumbing, etc… Ready to move in! Lot is 97’x157’, with 20’x20’ storage shed Appraised at $ 175,000

Asking $ 150,000

Call 985-991-1122 for more info.

Boo Legendre

American Realty USA

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

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

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

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

Efficiency Apt. For Rent: Living rm, bedroom combo, all bills included. FMI call Roger at 727-3249323 or Carol at 727330-0891. _________________ Room For Rent: $350/mth, $200/dep. No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. Call 850-723-8231. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $750/mth, $750/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apts. Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. For Rent spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 FMI. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 1 b, w/appl., w/d, huge yard, shed, water pd., Galliano area. Available May 27th. Call 985-291-1545 or 985677-2975. _________________ For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig, no pets, no smoking. Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep. Call 985258-9615. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, in Central Laf. area. $300/mth plus utilities. Call 985-537-9259. _________________ House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136. _________________ Double Wide Trailer For Rent in Lockport: Taking applications for unfurnished 4 br double wide, w/Jacuzzi in master bath, non-smoking, pets considered, available after May 1. $1200/mth, $600/dep. For applications call 985-258-5666. _________________

MOTORCYCLES

Yamaha Majesty, 600cc For Sale, in great cond. Asking $2000 OBO. Call 985632-5791. _________________

BOATS

19 ft. aluminum Mud Boat with 4.3L Chevy Vortec V-6, with Velvet drive clutch, $6000. FMI call 985-6911479. _________________ Boat For Sale: VIP Bay Stealth 1880 Center Console Bay Boat, w/71 lb. thrust, 24 volt trawling motor w/Yamaha 150, 2 stroke engine w/90 hrs, 3 brand new batteries, mint cond. $15,000 OBO. Call 985-632-8832. _________________ Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. FMI call 985-6914008. Asking $50,000. _________________ 17’ Bay Liner For Sale: boat /motor /trailer. Asking $12,000 OBO. Call 985-691-4273. _________________

MERCHANDISE

9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________ White Dresser For Sale: $250 (new), white night stand, $150 (new). Call 985637-8259. _________________ 16’ Balloon Trawl For Sale: Made of sappier webbing, only used once. Pd. $250, selling for $150. Contact Gillis at 985-6918335. _________________ King Size Sleigh Bed Frame For Sale: Mahogany wood, only 4 yrs. old, great cond., pd. $1,000, asking $450, call 985-6965880 or 985-6964687; also Kirby “Sentria” Vacuum Homecare System For Sale w/carpet shampooer & attachments, owners manual & receipt, pd. over $2,000, barely used, 2 yrs. old. Asking $400. Call or 985696-4687. _________________ Hospital Bed For Sale-$250, bedside commode-$20, shower chair-$50, walker-$20, adult diapers-$10 a pack. Call 985-632-3899. _________________

Louisiana Leisure Resort

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

985-325-4006

AMERICAN REALTY USA 200 Hwy 3161, Cut Off, LA

985-325-7107

Kim Blanchard

985-665-6355

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

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

K-Mar Supply Stock Person

is now accepting applications for a Full Time

(Free transportation to and from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) Must meet TWIC Card requirements & have Driver’s License.

See Brandi • No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

Each office is independently owned and operated.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

Old Rouse’s Shopping Center

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

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

299,000

NEW RO

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

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

• In House Sales & Service • Oil / After / Inner Coolers, Radiator • Heat Exchangers, Keel Coolers

985-384-1873

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com Lafourche Parish Fire District #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter/Operator. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision, & dental ins. Pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins or Jada Pitre at 985-632-8068. _________________ The Town of Golden Meadow is accepting applications for swimming pool managers, collectors, & lifeguards at the Town Hall, 107 Jervis Dr., Golden Meadow. Office hrs. are Mon. thru Thurs. from 7 am to 5 pm. The Town of Golden Meadow reserves the right to reject any and all applications & the right to waive and informality. EOE. _________________ Bluewater Rubber Gasket, Galliano now hiring Warehouseman. Gasket cutting & hose assembly in addition to all other warehouse duties. Will make occasional pickups & deliveries. Good driving record required. Will train. Benefits include pd. holidays/vacations, group health, life & disability ins., 401K. Apply in person at 17650 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Joe’s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________

The Leader in the Marine Terminal Industry

Currently Accepting Applications for

Galley Hand 7 & 7 Schedule

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

Apply in person at the Fourchon Office 106 9th St., Lot 1 Golden Meadow, LA 70357 E.O.E. M/F/H/V www.chouest.com

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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. _________________ 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. _________________ A local business is hiring a Personnel Manager. Competitive wage coupled with an excel. benefit package. Send resume to personnelmanager303@gmail. com _________________ Sitter Needed for 2 boys, ages 10 & 6, during summer, days needed-Tues., Thurs. & Fri. Call 985-6326781 if int. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Louisiana Marine Towing, LLC now hiring 100-Ton Captain. Must have towing endorsement & exp. pushing 6 barges. Email: Laura.Adams 70345@gmail.com or call 985-691-1229. _________________

Drivers: Drive The Best. Drive Maverick. Dedicated Flatbed Run Now Open – Home Daily!!! Must live within 35-50 mile radius of Hammond, LA & be willing to commute daily. $.39$.40/mile starting pay. Average $55k plus per year. Home daily & Weekends. Excellent Benefits & Top of the line equipment. Class A CDL, 21 yrs old & 6 months of OTR /Driving Experience Req.

1-800-289-1100 or visit

www.drivemaverick.com The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Panky Christen, Broker

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

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.

Drivers: Company Drivers Needed. Excel. driving opportunity. $2000 sign-on bonus. No touch freight. NOLA to Texarkana dedicated. Class A CDL & 3 yrs. current over-the-road exp. req. TWC care preferred. Performance bonus, 401K, Ins., $100 clean inspection, $25K co. pd. life ins., log, cell phone & MPG incentives, .09 per diem. Plus much more! TSD Logistics. Call 800426-7110 x156, www.tsdlogistics.com _________________ RLC, LLC is seeking a Ground Support employee to be responsible for escorting customers to and from our aircraft, loading & offloading equipment & supplies, fueling & cleaning aircraft & base vehicles, & maintaining the facility & grounds as directed. This opening is at our air base located in Galliano. The work hrs. are 7 am till 3:30 pm, Mon. thru Fri. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent. Work exp. in a customer service environment preferred. Int. candidates are encouraged to apply online at our Careers page at www.rlcllc.net _________________ EXP. Farm Labor needed in Paradis. Call 504-628-3309. _________________

• Repair, Recondition & Rebuild

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

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

HELP WANTED

314 Chennault Street Morgan City, LA 70380

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

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included, new roof. $299,000.

7-Mile Grand Isle Garage Sale & Craft Show: Sat. May 23, from 8 am to 3 pm. FMI call 225-9759093. _________________ Garage Sale: May 14-17, from 9 am to 5 pm at 185 E. 74th Place. Swimming pools & toys, cemetery flowers, shoes, sandals, TV’s, fragrances, mens/womens/childrens clothes all sizes, gardening tools, lots of misc. Weather permitting. _________________ Garage Sale: Fri. & Sat, May 15 & 16, 8 am to 4 pm at 224 Central Lafourche Dr, Raceland. Lots of everything, clothes, baby items, knick knacks, Wii game, make up, guitar. Rain or shine. _________________ Garage Sale: Fri. & Sat., May 15 & 16, 8 am to 2 pm, across from Frank’s SuperMarket in Lockport. _________________ Garage Sale: May 14, 15 & 16 at 142 W. 138th St., 8 am to 5 pm. New: clothes, summer some on clearance rack, rolling rack $25; Used clothing, knick knacks & much more. Too much to list. Rain or shine. _________________ Multi-Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs. & Fri, May 14 & 15 at 248 W. 151st St., starting at 8 am. Lots of plus size clothes, lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: 573 Chester Lee St., last trailer on left on May 13 & 14. Adults/kids clothes, lots more. Early birds welcome after 12 pm. _________________ Garage Sale: Thur. & Fri., May 14 & 15 at E. 54th St., 1st house on right, 8 am to 3 pm. Boys clothes 12mthssize 7, boys shoes, clothes, toys, furn., knick knacks, etc. _________________ Garage Sale: Wed. & Thurs., May 13 & 14, at Gaspard Dr., 8 am to 3 pm. Furn., kitchen items, women’s clothes, beds, etc. _________________

Ray’s Radiator

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

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

GARAGE SALES

3 Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs., Fri., & Sat, May 14, 15 & 16 at 232 E. 37th St. Playstation 2 console, 42 games, plus guitar hero, & rockband & s.hg star, tools, fishing rods, men/women clothes & shoes, electric organ, household items, stainless steel bowls. _________________ Lg. Garage Sale: Thurs. May 14 & Fri. May 15, 8 am till. Located on Hwy. 3235, almost across from Frank’s in Golden Meadow. Knick knacks, dishes, toys, clothes, jewelry, make up, DVD’s, brand new Mario Kart race track, Hex bags, HP computer windows 8, HP printer, living rm/patio bamboo furn. (11 pieces). No early birds please. _________________

Fourchon and Cut Off Locations

MLS 116383: 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates. This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000.

MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

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

QHSE Superintendent Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require the ideal candidate to be available both during working hours and after hours in the event of an emergency and possibly a rotation schedule as needed. Applicant must have 5 years of experience in maritime/dredging safety. Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

or can be filled out at our main office.

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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Hiring Now: Heavy Equipment Operator-excavator, dozer, dump truck/tractor. Exp. required. Must be able to work 6 days a week. Call BlandCo at 985-632-1171. _________________ Quality Cleaning now hiring cleaning maids for homes, cabins and officers. For application call 985258-4227 or 985-6652649. _________________ Now Hiring: Yard Hand at Golden Lumber. Apply in Person at 1603 N. Bayou Dr., Golden Meadow. No phone calls please. _________________ SBL Construction LLC, has an immediate opening for a CDL Class A Driver & Operator. FMI call Frank at 985-665-1220. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________

LOOKING FOR WORK

17 Yr, Old Girl Looking for a Babysitting Job from May 25 – August. Call 985-3607315. _________________

SERVICES

Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Vinny’s Handy Service: No job too big or too small. Free estimates. Call Vincent Guidry at 985-2780210. _________________ GOT LEAKS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., 985-691-7570. _________________

Scott’s Coastal Windows **SPECIAL** Buy 8 or more windows and get 1 free! Replacement Windows & Doors Repairs Free Estimates Owner: Nick Scott, Window & Door Installer, Licensed & Insured. Call Us Today! 985-128-0672 We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express.

_________________

Swimming Lessons

Certified swimming instructor Lisa Breaux - over 25 years experience working with adults and children of all ages. FMI 985-637-1138 _________________ For Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Services, Monthly and Quarterly Reports, etc., call Trosclair Bookkeeping and Tax Services, LLC at 985258-8236. _________________

Commercial Capital Money Sources, “Marine Loans”. Invoice factoring available, equity lending. Supply vessels, tugs, barges, liftboats, contractors, shipyards, etc. (fast answer on approval). “We look forward to “Challenging Deals”. Call 985637-5109, geneguidry @cox.net _________________

Piano Lessons: The Music House-a creative environment for summer fun & an education that lasts a lifetime. Limited enrollment for summer sessions. Join now & save registration fee. Must have piano/keyboard for home practice. Call 985-209-3478. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Swimming Lessons: Teacher certified in lifesaving, swimming & CPR. Yrs. of exp. dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained. Heated pool. Summer session-lessons taught morning or afternoon during June & July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI call Mona at 985-693-7040. _________________ Full/Part Time Child Care, Larose area. 7 days a wk., affordable rates, flexible hrs., CPR/First Aid Certified. 985-258-1343. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting. Reasonable rates. Call 985-258-9591. _________________

The Law Office of Jeray Jambon Jarreau, LLC Attorney & Notary

No longer representing criminal clients Thank you for your continued support of a local business.

985-691-6112

NEW PHONE NUMBER

LaBove Plumbing

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

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________

Leap of Faith Learning Center Now accepting applications for the 2015 / 2016 school year. Christian curriculum, low tuition, limited applications available. Certified teacher with 15 years public education experience, 1 year private school experience. Located in Golden meadow. Tired of Common Core? Tired of bullying? Take the Leap of Faith with me. Specializing in 3rd - 8th grades. 985-665-8104

Parr Carpentry Remodeling, repairs, cabinets, & shutters. Call Daniel at 985438-2153. _________________ Need A Plumber? Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called “plumbers” who are unlicensed and/or uninsured. Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Curry’s Painting Services New construction, remodels, interior-exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing, new & repair. Exp. Call 985-258-0465 or 985-258-6414. _________________ DRAIN PROBLEMS? Call LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner.

Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age. Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Memory Of NICHOLAS

1-24-80 5-11-06 Nicholas it’s been 9 years since you were taken away, I still relive that awful day as if it was just yesterday. My heart is broken and will never heal, it doesn’t seem like anyone understands just how I feel. I miss you so much my son that words cannot say, the pain I have seems to increase everyday. Some people like to say time will heal, I wish it would but that’s not how I feel. Please keep watching over me and your dad, I’ll keep faking that smile and try not to look so sad. I Miss You, Love Mom _____________

PETS

Free Kittens to good home. Call 985-2789905. _________________

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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. _________________

OBITUARIES

LEROY PONSON Leroy J. Ponson, 87, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Wayne Ponson and wife May, Rickey Ponson, Ronnie Ponson and wife Angela, Keith Ponson and wife Tammy; sister, Ruby Dufrene; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ponson; parents Isly and Louise Ponson; daughter-in-law Denise Ponson; and brother, Lloyd Ponson. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

RANDY FOSHEE Randy K. Foshee, 58, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 10, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a memorial service held at the 7:00 p.m. Randy is survived by his wife, Becky Bourgeois Foshee; daughters, Jessica F. Saia and husband Jeremy, Kristy F. Rodrigue and husband Jacob, Brandi F. Landry and husband Derrick; brother, Wendell Foshee and wife Tina; sister, Polly F. Nevarez; 4 granddaughters, Randilyn and Caitlin Saia and Alyssa and Avleigh Rodrigue; father-in-law, Ray Bourgeois, mother-in-law, Elaine Bourgeois; brothers-inlaw, Wayne Bourgeois and wife Holly, Randy Bourgeois and wife Phyllis, Dana Bourgeois and wife Cynthia, Kent Bourgeois and wife Nicole as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Weull O. Foshee and Enzy Plaisance Foshee and brother-in-law, René Bankston Sr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

MONICA BOUDREAUX Monica C. Boudreaux, 47, a native and a resident of Houma, passed away, Friday, April 17, 2015. Memorial visitation will be Tuesday, April 21, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma with services beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by husband, Dennis Boudreaux; parents, Carroll and Sandra Collins; brother, Monty Collins and wife Cammie; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Ethel Lincks; father and mother-in-law, Norman and Sylvia Boudreaux; Godmother, Mary Roddy; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by sister, Angelique Collins; grandparents, Neuma and Lena Boudreaux, Neuman and Virgie Toups, Demoville A. Collins; numerous aunts, uncles and other family members. Monica dedicated her life to being a homemaker and loving wife to her husband. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She always put others before herself and never met a stranger. She will be dearly miss by all. Special thanks to Journey Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society or a local animal shelter Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

SONYA PITRE Sonya Lynn Pitre, 49, a native of Orlando, FL and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away May 9, 2015. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 13, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor from 8:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Claude Pitre Jr.; mother, Ruth Ann Partridge; daughters, Jessica Pitre, Misty Creary and husband Jody, Elizabeth Guidry and husband Timmy Jr., Shelly Cooper and husband Davery Curole, and Rebecca Pitre and fiancé Tansy Monteilh; sons, Bobby Pitre, Anthony Pitre and fiancé Danielle Felli, Richard Lynn and fiancé Leslie Lewis, and Donald Cooper and wife Marla; 18 grandchildren; brother, Ronald Lynn and wife Christine; and sisters, Elizabeth Lynn Pecenka and husband Michael, Laura Lynn Traina, and Shiela Larson and husband Troy. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald M. “Don” Lynn; and son, Steven Cooper. Mrs. Sonya was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was well known in the community as an Avon representative and manager. She was an avid fisherman and gardener. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

HORACE GALLIANO Horace “Hawk” J. Galliano, 79, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away May 7. 2015. Visitation was held on Saturday, May 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Daisy Mae Lafont Galliano, children, Faye Reynolds and husband Darryl, Logan Galliano and wife Lynne, and Rena Griffin and husband Sean; grandchildren, Lance Reynolds, Brandi Reynolds, Chad Galliano, and Dionne Galliano; great grandchildren, Taylor Reynolds, Rylee Reynolds, Austin Danos and Beau Georges; and sisters Joyce Fullilove, Doris Hagen, and Henrietta Oster. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Selima Galliano; brothers, Bud Galliano, Ernest Galliano, and Smiley Galliano; and sisters Rena Galliano, Sally Armentor, Angelina Danos, Clarice Gisclair, and Nancy Surles. Hawk was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved camping and living off the land and being outdoors. He loved life and making people laugh, and he lived for his family, who were everything to him, and he would do anything and everything for them. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

ALMEDDIA HATFIELD Almeddia Hatfield, 67, a native of Kentucky and resident of Mathews passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 12th, at First Baptist Church in Lockport from 2:00 p.m. until funeral time. A Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. with a private burial to be held in Kentucky. She was the most wonderful wife of Bobby Hatfield for 47 years; she was also the greatest mother to her four children, Dorcia Guidry and husband Paul, Chris Hatfield, Paula Martin and husband Chad, Jenny Hatfield; brother, Herbert Ping; grandchildren, Brandy Kovac and husband Andy, Larry Hatfield, Mandi Hatfield, Trevor Martin, Dravin Martin, Livie Martin, Joshua Walters, Kristie Jones, Abagail Polen, Gabby Polen, Lilly Polen; great grandchildren, Juan Hatfield, Rilyn Ho, Levi Kovac, Miley Hatfield, Rylee Hatfield, Bently Hatfield, McKenna Walters, Braxtyn Walters, Jaxtyn Walters, Hailey Connor, Jonathan Connor. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Crowley; mother, Pauline Bennett Sommers; step father, Floyd Sommers; sisters, Juanita Vanover, Christine Hamlin. She was the most loving, caring and compassionate woman. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

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Pictured are Chuckie Cheramie and Jimmy Lafont of the Golden Meadow Carnival Club giving Assistant Principal Kelly Young of Golden Meadow Middle School a check for $1500 for the band and cheerleaders marching in parade.

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The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. MAY 7, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Chad Hebert, 27, Galliano. Home invasion, aggravated battery (2 cts), aggravated assault (2 cts). Wayne Ayrow, 30, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer, obscenity. Jason Sanamo, 41, Houma. Contempt of court, fugitive. Khadijah Batiste, 20, Raceland. Fugitive, contempt of court, unauthorized use of an access card. Thibodaux Police Department Tyler Scott, 23, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. MAY 9, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shaun Guidry, 30, Thibodaux. Expired motor vehicle inspection, expired driver’s license, contempt of court. Tony Ross, 50, Raceland. Simple assault, reckless operation without accident. Jacob Chouest, 21, Lockport. Contempt of court, illegal poss. of stolen things.

David Bland, 44, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Dre Robertson, 21, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Vietta Turner, 24, Lockport. Prohibited acts – Schedule II. Juan Lopez Perez, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Tony D. Ross, 50, Raceland. Reckless operation without accident, simple assault. Louisana State Police Danny L. Doffee, 58, Galliano. DWI 2nd offense, failure to drive on right side of road. Thibodaux Police Department Robert Tolbert, 29, Thibodaux. License plate light required, driving under suspension, illegal carrying of weapon in presence of cds, poss. of marijuana 1st offense, poss. of drug para., contempt of court (3 cts). Rhonda Ceola Davis, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. MAY 10, 2015 Louisiana State Police Brittany S. Dinger, 27, Hahnville. DWI 2nd offense, improper lane usage. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jessica Ann Terrebonne, 31, Golden Meadow. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (felony). Rita Hopkins, 32, Galliano. Criminal mischief, disturbing the peace-appearing in an intoxicated condition.

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fraudulent, making insurance fraud the second most costly white-collar crime in America after tax evasion. The FBI estimates that fraud costs the average U.S. family between $400 and $700 a year in the form of increased premiums. “Those who stage accidents, submit inflated invoices or forge medical records may think that they are only defrauding the in-

The Miracle Worker to open this weekend at The Bayou Playhouse Starring American Horror Story’s Lucy Faust

The Bayou Playhouse presents William Gibson’s southern classic, The Miracle Worker, a play based on Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life. The Tony Award winning play will open on Friday, May 15 and run through Sunday, June 7 at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport. The Miracle Worker is the powerful, heart-warming story of blind-deaf Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, the teacher who through persistence, love and stubbornness, rescued young Helen from a life of isolation and darkness. Adapted into an Oscar Award winning film starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, The Miracle Worker was the first play directed by Perry Martin 28 years and 130 productions ago. “I’ve wanted to restage this play for 28 years with the insight of being legally blind and many more years of experience as a director,” Bayou Playhouse Artistic Director Martin said. “Finding the right time, place and actors took a little longer than I thought it would.” The right place happened when Martin, David Guidry and Karissa Kary cofounded the Bayou Playhouse in 2008. The cast started to come together when actors who Martin wanted to work with became available from their busy film schedules. Martin found his Helen Keller in young, Galliano native Dru DeLaney. DeLaney is currently a student at the New Orleans Conservatory for Creative Arts and has appeared on the Playhouse stage in previous productions. Then came stage, film and television actress Lucy Faust. She has appeared multiple times on Treme’, American Horror Story and other films. An added plus, which Martin discovered after casting her in the role of Annie Sullivan, was that Lucy is actually Helen Keller’s great-great niece. Joining Delaney and

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Faust on stage are Bayou Playhouse veterans, Houma actress Jillian VedrosRowan (Steel Magnolias) and Dane Rhodes (Turtles & Alligators, Torn Page). Rhodes’ numerous film credits include Django Unchained, Looper and A Love Song for Bobby Long which he co-starred in with John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson. He is currently filming The Free State of Jones with Matthew McConaughey. Other cast members include Rhonda Dents, Seth Mitchell, Hailey Thibodeaux and Thibodaux Playhouse past and present presidents Daphne and Roger Hernandez. “I just adore having Daphne and Roger on stage at the Bayou Playhouse. Not only are they both very talented actors, but the connection with the Thibodaux Playhouse where Perry Martin’s beginnings are, makes this an exciting time for us,” stated Producing Managing Director Cindy Griffin. The Bayou Playhouse is located at 101 Main Street in Lockport. The Miracle Worker will open at the Bayou Playhouse on Friday,

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The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to any parties interested in leasing or acquiring other rights in property located in Port Fourchon, the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport, and the South Lafourche Airport Industrial Park. The Commission’s intent is to place its available property into productive use, in accordance with its Master Plan recommendations, in a manner which generates commensurate revenue for the Commission, provides optimum utilization, and generates substantial community benefits. Interested parties may obtain copies of more detailed Requests for Proposals by calling 985-632-6701 or visiting the Commission’s website at www.portfourchon.com. These Requests for Proposals provide updated, detailed maps of property available for proposals and a general overview of the Commission’s lease expectations for its property. Sealed proposals must be received at the Commission Administration Building at 16829 East Main Street in Galliano, Louisiana on or before the last day of the month by 4:30 p.m. CST for consideration at the following month’s regular board meeting. The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all proposals at its discretion. 5/13/15

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Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) To perform Producers of Record (POR) Services for Casualty and Marine Insurance Program

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and competitive proposals from bona fide qualified Producers who are interested in representing the GLPC as its Insurance Producer of Record (POR) for its Casualty and Marine Insurance Program. The policies involved have a September 25, 2015 renewal date. Property and flood coverages are NOT included in this engagement. Interested proposers may obtain copies of the SOQ at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Administrative Office 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354, by phone at (985) 632-6701 ext: 104, via the web at www.portfourchon.com>Public Notices>Other Notices>’Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to perform Producers of Record (POR) Services for Casualty and Marine Insurance Program’, or e-mail at jamesr@portfourchon.com. Deadline for submission is May 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the GLPC Administrative Office 16829 East Main, Galliano, LA 70354 or through mail at GLPC P.O. Box 490 Galliano, LA 70354. The GLPC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and/or waive any informalities in any proposal. The GLPC reserves the right to accept, reject or negotiate modifications to any proposal as it shall, in its sole discretion, deem to be in its best interest. The determination of adequacy of qualifications shall be at the sole discretion of the GLPC. James Rome Director of Finance 4/29/15 5/6/15 5/13/15

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A first-year money management guide for the new college grad Jason Alderman Financial Columnist

A young adult’s first months out of college are about personal freedom and finding one’s path as an adult. Building solid money habits is a big part of that. Most grads are managing money alone for the first time – finding work, places to live and if they’re in the majority, figuring out how to pay off college loans. For many, these are daunting challenges. If you are a young adult – or know one – here are some of the best routines to adopt from the start: Budgeting, (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/budgeting/), is the first important step in financial planning because it is difficult to make effective financial decisions without knowing where every dollar is actually going. It’s a three-part exercise – tracking spending, analyzing where that money has gone and finding ways to direct that spending more effectively toward saving, investing and extinguishing debt. Even if a new grad is looking for work or waiting to find a job, budgeting is a lifetime process that should start immediately. A graduate’s first savings goal should be an emergency fund to cover everyday expenses such as the loss of a job or a major repair. The ultimate purpose of an emergency fund, (www.practicalmoney skills.com/emergencycalc), is to avoid additional debt or draining savings or investments. Emergency funds should cover at least four to seven months of living expenses. Retirement may seem a distant spot on the horizon after graduation, but success depends on saving and investing as soon as possible. New grads can benefit from the IRS’s Withholding Calculator, (www.irs.gov/Individuals/IRS-WithholdingCalculator), to determine the right amount of tax being withheld from weekly paychecks. From there, he or she can evaluate personal retirement savings options and employer’s plans as well – both will be necessary to retire effectively. Signing up for automatic deposits into retirement accounts and personal savings allows money to grow without the temptation of spending it first. Insurance is crucial. Renter’s insurance is important not only to cover personal belongings that are lost, stolen or damaged, but most policies cover living expenses in an emergency and offer liability and medical coverage if someone gets hurt at one’s apartment. Auto insurance is the law in many states, and even though disability coverage may be available at work, it is important to determine whether additional individual coverage should be purchased. Finally, the Affordable Care Act has made health coverage a must for young adults. New graduates may stay on a parent’s plan until the age of 26 even if they have the option for health coverage at work. After age 26, health insurance can be bought privately or through federal and state exchanges. Young adults should get into the habit of tracking their credit reports from the beginning. By law, everyone has the right to receive all three of their credit reports for free, (www.annualcreditreport.com), each year, and it is important to stagger requests from the three credit bureaus – Experian, Equifax and TransUnion – to better check for inaccuracies and potential identity theft. Finally, for those still having trouble making ends meet, moving home for a limited time period could be an option. New grads should negotiate an affordable rent on a fixed timetable and use those savings to create investment accounts that can pay for major goals like a home, a wedding or graduate school. If you’re working with a

financial advisor already, ask them to weigh in with additional ideas. Bottom line: The first year out of college, young adults encounter a range of financial challenges that will shape their money behavior for a lifetime. Embracing budgeting, saving and investing is crucial even with the smallest of amount of resources.

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HOUSTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by 11 this week to 894. Houston-based Baker Hughes said Friday that 668 rigs were seeking oil and 221 explored for natural gas. Five were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago, with oil prices nearly double the current price, 1,855 rigs were active. Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma lost six rigs, Louisiana was down three, New Mexico declined by two and Arkansas, California, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, Utah and West Virginia were off one each. Colorado gained two rigs and North Dakota increased by one. Alaska, Pennsylvania and Wyoming

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A national study ranks Louisiana 15th in the nation in the percentage of 4year-olds enrolled in pre-school. The study released Monday by the National Institute for Early Education Research shows total enrollment of 19,871 in preschool programs for 4-year-olds, an enrollment rate of about 32 percent. State spending on preschool tops $90 million, or $4,565 per child enrolled, earning the state a ranking of 16. A statement from the institute notes that Louisiana is in the process of implementing plans to improve teacher quality and serve more preschoolers. However, it raises concerns about whether those efforts will be adequately funded. _______________

Suspect in shooting that killed 2 is police chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son

ST. GABRIEL, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Authorities say the son of the St. Gabriel police chief fatally shot two brothers who were trying to get inside his girlfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home to continue an earlier fight. Multiple news outlets report 25-year-old Kevin Ambeau Jr. shot and killed 26-year-old Dominique Dunbar and 30-year-old Rove Lodge Sunday night after the brothers tried to enter Ambeauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girlfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trailer and a gun fight broke out. Ambeau is the son of St. Gabriel Police Chief Kevin Ambeau. Witnesses say a group of people had been arguing about money and several fistfights broke out. The fight continued at a trailer and the brothers were shot multiple times. Dunbar died at the scene. Lodge was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police questioned and released Ambreau Monday. No one has been charged yet. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Why you may not be losing weight (StatePoint) When it comes to weight loss,Â the recommendation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;diet and exerciseâ&#x20AC;? has become a standard refrain from personal trainers, fitness gurus, magazines and even doctors. But the issue is more complex, say experts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are underlying physiological, and in some cases pathological, mechanisms driving weight gain,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Michael A. Smith, senior health scientist for Life Extension Foundation and host of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healthy Talkâ&#x20AC;? on RadioMD.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until you address these issues, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as successful on any diet plan as you could be.â&#x20AC;? So far, research has identified nine weight gaining mechanisms: insulin resistance, hormone imbalance, excessive carbohydrate and starch absorption, muscle loss from low physical activity, low brain serotonin, slow resting metabolism, abnormal fat cell signaling, low adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase activity and diet imbalances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think of these nine mechanisms as pillars holding up an overweight frame burdened with too much body fat,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. A successful approach to weight loss will include a diet plan, an exercise regimen and specific nutrients for correcting the pillars supporting your weight gain, according to Smith. He is offering some helpful tips to optimize your health and help you maintain a healthy weight: â&#x20AC;˘ Take a robust multivitamin that delivers ideal doses of a full spectrum of essential nutrients. From vitamin A to the mineral zinc, your body is totally dependent on these nutrients for optimal weight and health. Dosing vitamins and minerals at this â&#x20AC;&#x153;idealâ&#x20AC;? level can help optimize energy levels, promote hormonal balance, cardiovascular wellness, bone strength, digestive ease, visual acuity, cognitive agility, emotional stability, joint integrity, and help you maintain a healthy weight. â&#x20AC;˘ Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to your health, yet your body canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make them. To support mental and cardiovascular health, promote cognitive agility and ease system inflammation, ensure your diet includes essential fatty acids by taking a supplement. â&#x20AC;˘ Supplement your diet with coenzyme Q10 in the ubiquinol form. If your levels are low, every cell, tissue and organ in your body will suffer, especially your heart. Other benefits include supporting healthy nerve and brain cells, healthy blood sugar, healthy body fat and increased vigor. â&#x20AC;˘ When your gut health is compromised, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter how healthy a diet you eat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to access all the nutrition it provides. Take a probiotic supplement to promote beneficial bacteria and good digestive health. â&#x20AC;˘ To identify what is likely driving your weight gain, visit www.YourWeightLossRX.com. Download a free booklet that offers diagnostic quizzes, and customized suggestions for lifestyle changes to make. The booklet can also direct you to specific nutrients shown in research to target your issues. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever wondered

why it is so hard to lose weight, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just assume the answer lies in more ex-

ercise and fewer calories. By addressing the mechanisms driving your weight gain, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in the best possible position to succeed in your weight loss efforts.

Supplements may help correct pathological mechanisms driving weight gain.

Ivy Robichaux and Marcelle Pitre are pictured with their first place project at the recent State Fair in Sulfur. The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; informational project raises awareness of the need for aid for homeless and shelter animals and how people can help.