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Sunday, October 16, 2016

Golden Meadow town clerks’ pay raises spark debate

Golden Meadow’s mayor says a raise of more than $10,000 a year for the town’s clerk is justified, but the W sole council member who voted against calls it excessive and ill-timed. Mayor Joey Bouziga proposed the 17.5 percent increase for Town Clerk Jamie Liner, which the council approved Oct. 3. Only a few administration workers require specific council approval to receive a raise. Assistant Town Clerk Trixie Allemand received a similar percentage raise, but that did not require council approval. Liner has been with the town for 21 years, Allemand for 23. Liner’s raise equals about $10,640 per year, which brings her salary to $71,400. The Town Council See Raises Page 3-A

MEETINGS

LA TABLE FRANCAISE 3:00 p.m. South Lafourche Library Hwy. 308 - Galliano NORTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 5:15 p.m. 3862 Hwy. 1 - Raceland

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 VFW POST 8538 & AUX. 7:00 p.m. VFW Avenue - Larose (Behind LCO)

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Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Lafourche Levee District V MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • South LAROSE ChairmanISLE Ronald Callais announced • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND

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Students Logan Collins and Alexis Kiger participate recently in a can shake to benefit South Lafourche High School’s Project Graduation. Schools often hold several fundraisers throughout the year to help fund Project Graduation, an all-night organized, adult-supervised celebration that’s a fun, safe way for high school seniors to get together and celebrate graduation safely.

Findings show accidental shootings kill a child every other day

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District also to consider property tax millage

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TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall 107 Jervis Drive

SLLD working to alleviate unpopular road closure

A worthwhile project …

By Emma Discher Daily Comet Staff Writer

RYAN J. FOLEY, Associated Press LARRY FENN, Associated Press NICK PENZENSTADLER, Associated Press

Hours earlier, he was a happy 4-year-old who loved Ironman and the Hulk and all the Avengers. Now, as Bryson Mees-Hernandez approached death in a Houston hospital room, his brain swelling through the bullet hole in his face, his mother assured the boy it was OK to die. “When you are on the other side,” his mother, Crystal Mees, recalls telling him, “you are going to see Mommy cry a lot. It’s not because she’s mad. It’s because she misses you.” And this: “It’s not your fault.” But whose fault was it? Bryson shot himself last January with a .22-caliber Derringer his grandmother kept under the bed. It was an accident, but one e that could be blamed on many factors,, from f om fr his grandmother’s negligence to the he fa ffailure ilure of government and industry to find d ways way a s to preay vent his death and so many others. rs.

The Associated Press and the USA TODAY Network set out to determine just how many others there have been. The findings: During the first six months of this year, minors died from accidental shootings — at their own hands, or at the hands of other children or adults — at a pace of one every other day, far more than limited federal statistics indicate. Tragedies like the death of Bryson MeesHernandez play out repeatedly across the country. Curious toddlers find unsecured, loaded handguns in their homes and vehicles, and fatally shoot themselves and others. Teenagers, often showing off guns to their friends and siblings, end e up shooting them instead. Using information collected by the Us Gun Violence Archive, a nonpartisan research group, news reports and pubse llic sources, the media outlets spent six months analyzing the circumstances of every death and injury

West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge to close another week

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According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the West Larose vertical lift bridge on LA Hwy. 1 crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway will be closed continuously to vehicular traffic for another week, from 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17 through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. The closures are necessary so crews can install a new lift span and counterweight guide rails.

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this week that SLLD will consider a resolution to renew part of its property tax millage at its next public meeting, scheduled for November 14. The resolution will ask residents of the Tenth Ward to renew the present 5 mil ad valorem tax for another 10 years. The proposed election will be held on March 25, 2017. The levee district collects two taxes for a total of 9.86 mils on all property in the area covered by levee protection. In other action from its October meeting, SLLD General Manager Windell Curole announced that the work along the Intracoastal Waterway in the Delta Farms area is proceeding as planned. “We’ve got the worst part done. We will finish driving sheet piles in the next 4-5 weeks, with more steel work to do after piles are driven,” he said. SLLD is driving sheet piles along a stretch from the Mercer Boat Launch to the Hwy. 308 overpass to a depth of -46 ft. and to a height of +13 ft. above sea level. In other comments, Curole noted that problems caused by the permanent closure of Hwy. 24 in Larose in August will be alleviated by a temporary “gravel path” over the levee for emergency situations. Lafourche Parish Government will put limestone on top of the dirt levee, and residents will be allowed to travel over the levee during emergencies caused by high water flooding Hwy. 24.

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Pedro tournament benefit set for Oct. 22

R.A.D. course slated for Oct. 17 - 19

A Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course has been scheduled for October 17, 18, and 19, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland. This self-defense course is designed exclusively for women and will take place over the course of all three days. The class will begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9:30 p.m. each day. Participants must attend all three days. Course instruction will be provided by certified R.A.D. instructions from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. The cost of the course is $10 to cover the cost of course materials. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required. Deadline to register is Friday, Oct.14. For more information, contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or email at lafate-day@lpso.net.

French speaking group to meet Tuesday

The South Lafourche Public Library will host a meeting every third Tuesday on the month from 3 to 5 p.m., focusing on “La Table Francaise”, a two-hour meeting held in French, dedicated to the preservation of the Cajun culture. This month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 18.

SLHS Project Graduation is sponsoring a Pedro Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Lafourche Shriner’s building, across from SLHS stadium. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the games starting at 6 p.m. Players must be 21 years of age or older. Double eliminations. $50 per team donation or $25 per person donation. First place prize will be four Saints tickets. Half and Half Raffle will be done. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase. To register or if you would like to help/donate, contact Tina Georges at 985-258-3020 or Katie Alario at 985-677-7826.

Town of G.M. gears up for Christmas parade

The Town of Golden Meadow annual Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, November 26 at 3:30 p.m. Participation in the parade is free to the public. Participants may decorate floats, trailers or golf carts but must be at least 4 years old. Prior to the parade, Santa will be at the pavilion at Oakridge Park from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Pictures will be allowed, bring your own camera. There will be treats and entertainment for kids. Anyone taking part in the parade should be at the park no late than 2:30 p.m. The parade will travel south and end at the Town Hall where there will be a tree lighting ceremony and refreshments served. Contact Laci Latiolais at 985-637-2407 or Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501 for parade registration forms.

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La. school board pushes ahead with teacher training revamp MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — By a one-vote margin, Louisiana’s state school board Tuesday sided with Superintendent of Education John White and pushed ahead with a statewide redesign of teacher training requirements, over the governor’s objections. The preparation and certification changes, backed by members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in a 65 vote, will require aspiring teachers to get more intense training and mentoring, including a one-year apprenticeship. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ three appointees to the board opposed expanding the current pilot program, aligning with education unions and traditional public school groups who worried schools won’t have enough money to pay for the

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Dear Tante Camilla, What do you think of all this clown mess? All these people dressing up trying to scare people and then people getting arrested for wearing clown masks. I’m scared just to take my garbage out at night! Signed, Clowning around Dear Clowning around: All this clown business reminds me of when I was a little girl. I was staying with my mamère PeePee one week when my parents went to the camp it was froid, froid that hiver and momma didn’t want me to get sick before my confirmation. Well one night something was going around scratching on the windows and making a howling sound. Mamère thought it was a babette so she got out a rifle and shot clear through the window screen. Well we heard some howling all right but it was a boy howling because mamère nearly shot his head off. She blew a hole clean through the top of his chapeau. Come to find out

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redesign. They sought continued pilot programs and cost analysis. “I think it’s going way too fast,” said Debbie Meaux, president of the Louisiana Association of Educators. Supporters said the apprenticeship will better prepare teachers for the classroom and help retain teachers who, if unprepared, can get overwhelmed and leave the profession. White described a “crisis” in the sustainability and strength of Louisiana’s teaching corps. “We shouldn’t be placing teachers in schools and wondering whether they are effective,” he said. The one-year “residency” will be required for new teacher certification starting on July 1, 2018. Mentors will get additional pay, while the aspiring teacher in the residency could get a stipend. The Department of Education out-

lined federal grant financing that will be used to support the teacher training changes. Many critics said the idea of a year-long apprenticeship is likely a good one and they support a focus on teacher preparation. But they said the changes hadn’t been studied enough. “It’s unfortunate that we have to come here today on an initiative that I think everyone in the room agrees on,” said Scott Richard, executive director of the Louisiana School Boards Association, asking the board to vote against the proposal. His objection: “I don’t think anybody can identify a true-up cost.” White said the department has been working with Louisiana’s colleges and school systems for the last three years on developing and testing the residency program. He said he’s presented a detailed breakdown

of how the costs can be covered for three years. The state’s top higher education policy board, the Board of Regents, backed the changes. Jodi Romero, principal at Delcambre Elementary School, urged support for the changes. “My first year as a teacher, I cried almost every day I was there because I really felt like I was not prepared,” she said. “This whole process would make them more successful.” Board members spent three hours listening to testimony and debating the proposal. “I don’t want to be frozen by the what-ifs. I know what the potential upside is to this,” said board member Gary Jones, from northeast Louisiana, who voted for the training revamp.

some boys down the street thought it would be funny to scare us. Well mamère grabbed him by the arm and marched him to his daddy’s house and told him what happened and chère mon Dieu did we hear some howling the whole way home. Pauvre bette probably couldn’t sit for a week. Anyway, bonjour, mes amis. This is Tante Camilla ready to give you some advice. So venez ici and écoutez. At first I thought all this clown business was just some kids making the misere and people were getting all exitayed for nothing. Then I read in the Gazette that a 29 year old couyon put on the mask and jumped out to scare a man at work and then they got in a fight and it reminded me of the story with mamère PeePee. I don’t know why a man who is almost 30 years old would do something so fonchock. But I understand why the man that he scared

hit him. When people are scared they react that way sometimes. And I read that the Sheriff said he’s not going to put up with this nonsense, which is good. We got enough couyons running around. So I think anyone who tries to push his luck is just asking for trouble. But I want to remind everyone that just because mamère PeePee got lucky and didn’t kill nobody that night doesn’t mean you should go around like Dirty Harry shooting in the dark

because you think a babette is outside. Eh ben, c’est tout pour asteur. When I get another question you’ll get another answer. -Tante Camilla

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Engagements

Ricks- Boone

Sarah Rebekah Ricks and Matthew Lawrence Boone will celebrate the sacrament of marriage on October 22, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Brookhaven, MS. She is the daughter of the late Stephen Sr. and Rebecca Foret Ricks of Metairie, LA; and the granddaughter of Nola and the late Johnny Foret of Raceland, and the late Joseph and Lillian Ricks of Metairie. He is the son of Mary Ann Adams of Bogue Chitto and the late Floyd Boone; and the grandson of the late Harold Morgan of Jayess, MS and the late Frank and Bobbie Faye Boone of Brookhaven, MS.

Trahan- LeBoeuf

Victoria Kaye Trahan and John Alex LeBoeuf will be united in marriage on November 5, 2016 in Houma, LA. Victoria is the daughter of Shannon and Cynthia Trahan. John is the son of John and Wendy LeBoeuf.

Becnel – Pitre

Chelsea Michelle Becnel of Destrehan, and Gavin Michael Pitre of Cut Off, are to be united in marriage at 7 p.m. October 22, 2016, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Stephanie Becnel of Destrehan. She is the granddaughter of the late Ellery Becnel and Doris Becnel of Destrehan and Henry and Alice Miller of Destrehan. The groom is the son of Jody and Monique Pitre of Cut Off. He is the grandson of Elton and Ena Brunet of Cut Off and Raleigh and Lois Pitre of Cut Off. The couple will reside in Destrehan.

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from accidental shootings involving children ages 17 and younger from Jan. 1, 2014, to June 30 of this year — more than 1,000 incidents in all. Among the findings: — Deaths and injuries spike for children under 5, with 3-year-olds the most common shooters and victims among young children. — Accidental shootings spike again for ages 15-17, when victims are most often fatally shot by other children but typically survive self-inflicted gunshots. — States in the South are among those with the highest per capita rates of accidental shootings involving minors. Another finding: The vast majority of shooters and victims are boys. A shooting last year in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a case in point. Cameron Price, 4, and his 6-year-old brother, Ka’Darius, were riding their bikes outside the Levingston Motel, where their family had taken a $30-anight room. They decided to go inside, into a room where several adult acquaintances of their parents had been smoking marijuana. A gun was sitting out, and Ka’Darius thought the chrome and black .40-caliber pistol was a toy. Then a single shot rang out, and the bullet fatally struck the younger boy. Ka’Darius later told police he “pushed the bad button” and he understood his brother “had a hole in his head,” was going to the hospital and not coming home. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 74 minors died from accidental discharges of firearms in 2014, the latest year for which comparable data are available. The AP and USA TODAY analysis counted 111 for that year, suggesting the federal government missed a third of the cases. While accidental shootings account for only a fraction of firearm deaths in the U.S., gun safety advocates have long argued that they are largely preventable. They demand stricter laws requiring guns to be kept locked up and unloaded. But gun rights supporters argue those measures make guns less useful in emergencies; citing CDC statistics, the National Rifle Association argues in public statements that such deaths have declined significantly in recent decades and that the chance of a child dying in a firearms accident is “one in one million.”

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Bob Anderson, chief of the mortality statistics branch of the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, suggested the NRA was citing statistics that underestimate the risk guns represent to children. He said the undercount documented by the AP and USA TODAY Network is “significant and important,” but not surprising. The agency has long suspected that its statistics on accidental firearms deaths are too low, he said. Gun safety advocates have urged a public health approach that includes more government research, more public awareness and stricter state laws. That is just what Crystal Mees is advocating in Texas after the death of her son at her mother’s house. Mees had given birth months earlier to a baby girl and needed sleep, so she had taken Bryson and his 2-year-old sister there to spend the night. It began as a typical night. After their baths, Bryson asked if he could hop in bed with his grandfather, who was already asleep. His grandmother, Anna Sperber, said yes, before she fell asleep on the living room couch with the younger girl. When Sperber got up to get a blanket hours later, she saw Bryson face down on the bedroom floor. She thought he had fallen asleep. Then she noticed the lump on his head and panicked when she saw the pistol she kept under her bed lying next to him. He had shot himself above the right eye.

Crystal Mees blames her mother for her son’s death and no longer talks to her or brings her two children around; she says she had warned her to keep the gun out of children’s reach. She plans to push for a “Bryson’s law” in Texas to make it easier for prosecutors to bring charges against adults who allow children access to firearms. Both women attended the funeral, where relatives dressed up as Bryson’s beloved Avengers. He was buried with Legos, toy cars and his grandfather’s favorite cologne. ___ Larry Fenn is a data journalist for The Associated Press. ___ Follow Ryan Foley at https://twitter.com/rjfoley and Nick Penzenstadler at https://twitter.com/npenzenstadler

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“We are working with the parish for a permanent fix but for now people will drive over the levee,” he said. The residents of Larose just north of Hwy. 24 and under the Hwy. 1 Bridge (West Larose Left Bridge) have expressed frustration at the closure of that stretch of highway as it eliminated one of their paths of egress during flooding events. About 14 houses/households have been affected by the closure. SLLD will maintain a gate over this area and the parish will be in control during emergency situations. Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle’s administration is in discussion about a more permanent fix with the State.

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Raise

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voted 3-1, with one member abstaining, to approve the raise. Here’s how members voted: For: Priscilla Mounic, Lindberg “Bap” Lorraine and Willis Toups. Against: Jody Cheramie. Abstained: David Adams. Bouziga contends the raises are merit-based. “One mess-up can cost us more than that because if you don’t follow the rules, you get penalized,” Bouziga said in an interview. “Since I’ve been there 16 years, we’ve had a third-party audit, and we’ve ever had a write-up.” But Cheramie argues it’s a bad time for raises because of the oil bust that has hit the local economy

hard. “It baffles me that we’re even doing this,” Cheramie said. “This is taxpayers’ money. What are we telling people when we do this? We wonder why people don’t like government and this is why.” He added that if raises are to be done, then it should be a smaller raise for all town employees. The police clerk and receptionist did not receive raises while other field positions did. Bouziga said it’s important to keep good people in the office. “We watch our dollars in town,” Bouziga said. “We’re very conservative, but due is due is due.”

— Staff Writer Emma Discher can be reached at 4487636 or emma.discher@ houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter @emmadischer.

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LAND

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MLS 122464: This newly renovvated 2BR, 2ba cottage boasts 1,885 2ba. 1 885 total sq qftft of space and sits on an 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 221â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot. It includes a two-car carport and a storage shed, has central A/C and heat, a window unit u and an attic fa fan. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priced to sell at $139,800! Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

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Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apt. Apt. #1 is available for $625/month and a $600 damage deposit. No pets. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ Taking applications for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath house in Lockport. Section 8 vouchers welcomed. Newly remodeled; central air/ heat; lots of storage space; fenced in yard. 985746-5560. _________________ House for Rent: 2bd., 1ba. Located at 111 West 159th St. in Galliano. $600/mo. $400/dep. Appliances included. Quiet neighborhood. Utility shed included. Call 985475-7763 or 985-6377763 for more information. _________________ Apartment for rent in Cut Off. 2bd., 1ba. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard, cemented parking. Very quiet and secure. No pets. For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; utilities paid; Cut Off area; $550/month; $550/ deposit. 691-7078. _________________ 2BR Mobile Home for Rent: partially furnished, washer / dryer hook up, water paid, no pets, private yard, $595/mo and $400/dep. 985-6322158 or 985-5336212. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath homel ready to move in; spacious and updated; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; $1,000/ month; $850/deposit. 985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. Home for Rent: next door to Lady of the Sea Hospital. $700/mo. rent with $500/dep. 985677-0915. _________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home; completely renovated; additional office/ bedroom; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; Ready to move in; $1,200/ month; $850/ deposit. 985-6936533/ 985-728-2620 FMI. _________________

House For Rent: 2 big bedrooms; big bath; 139 North 2nd St., near GMUE School; carport with large shed; small yard; quiet neighborhood; $800/rent; $800/deposit. Call 677-6255. _________________ A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $600/mth., $500 security deposit. Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ REDUCED! 2BR, 2ba. House For Rent: newly remodeled brick house in Galliano offering new appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $800/month; $800/ deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-4542. _________________

FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!

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Brick Home For Rent: Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet neighborhood located on LA 1 in Cut Off; fenced yard plus offset den; patio; carport. $1200/month. Call Diane at 985691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $650/ rent and $650/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ Cabana For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1.5 bath; private neighborhood; double carport; all utilities paid, includes cable; $900/month; $600/deposit. Call 677-6255. _________________

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MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________

Mud Boat Motor For Sale: 2006, 27hp Prodrive. 243 hours, manual reverse. $2,000. Call 985-2589819. _________________

Plaisance Meat Market has grass fed calves for sale. Call 985-696-4203 for more information. _________________ For Sale: 2 burial plots located at Oak Grove Walk Cemetery. Across the street from Community Bible Church. Asking $5,000. If interested, call 985-637-7097. _________________ Homemade Cypress Swings for Sale: childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rocking horses and chairs. Call 985278-2947. _________________

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The Lafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record and be able to life at least 40 lbs. Please call 985-5320457 for more information. Applications may be picked up at 4876 Highway 1, Raceland. E.O.E. Deadline to apply for the position is Monday, October 17, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. _________________ Days Inn Galliano is looking for a part time Front Desk Clerk. Apply in person at 18434 Hwy 3235, Galliano. NO PHONE CALLS. _________________ Southern Spraying Tree Preservation is accepting applications for a Full to Part Time working in tree service and landscape maintenance. Must have a LA drivers license. 691-3112. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced hairstylist, nail technician, and/or message therapist. FMI call Rosalyn Chiasson at 696-4540 or 532-2305. _________________ Salon Thairapy is looking for a full time hairdresser. Booth renter. Call Michelle Lefort at 985-6375151 for more information. _________________ SBL Construction hiring CDL certified driver with a clean driving record. Must pass drug screen and physical. Call 985665-1220 FMI. _________________

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.

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ARIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mar 21/Apr 20 It is not possible to postpone the inevitable this week. It is better to get right into action and tackle anything that comes your way promptly. Resisit the urge to procrastinate. TAURUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apr 21/May 21 Do your best to keep handling some pressure in your professional life, Taurus. You may be in for a few more days of scrutiny, but your performance will be appreciated. GEMINI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 22/Jun 21 When working with a group, understand that everyone is in it together and that there is no reason to try to trump another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory. Everyone will share the glory. CANCER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect to be hard at work tackling an important professional project, Cancer. While you might be able to handle it solo, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to call in reinforcements. LEO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a conflict today might be seen as a valuable learning experience tomorrow. Look for the silver lining in any situation that appears to be heading in the wrong direction.

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SERVICES

Quality Construction of Lafourche, LLC Kenny Robichaux Specializing in remodeling, additions, sheds, wooden fences, interior and exterior painting, metal and shingle roofing, etc. Call us for any of your needs at 985-693-3332 or 985804-0297. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ J & Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ 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. _________________ Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ 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. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Need a babysitter? Reliable, dependable babysitter has openings for up to 4 children. Call Lee at 985-696-1984. _________________

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Using The Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

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PRAYERS

HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen _________________________

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Never found to fail. O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me, and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Sweet Mother Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;place this cause in your hands (3 times)â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Say this prayer for three consecuritve days & then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. H.S. _________________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory of

LOY DUET

Sunrise: 11-28-1932 Sunset: 10-16-2014 Pappy its been 2 years since youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been gone, and my heart is still torn. You brought so much joy to my life. You were and still is my best friend, my rock. I miss and love you so much. Love You Always In My Heart Forever, Char Gone But Not Forgotten We Love You Always, Family & Friends ____________

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VIRGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug 24/Sept 22 Trivial things may get blown out of proportion in the coming days, Virgo. Try your best to concentrate on work and let meaningless distractions fall by the wayside. LIBRA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a flexible attitude may open the door to some wonderful opportunities that present themselves at the most unexpected times. Keep an open mind. SCORPIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct 24/Nov 22 Allow your emotional intensity to subside for a bit. The future is looking brighter now that you have made some major overhauls in your life. Keep the momentum going. SAGITTARIUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, trust your instincts this week. You harbor some passionate feelings about certain things, so try to voice those feelings to the people who will be affected by them. CAPRICORN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dec 22/Jan 20 Secrecy will not work for you, Capricorn. Come up with a different strategy this week. It can sometimes be uncomfortable, but honesty is always the best policy.

AQUARIUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan 21/Feb 18 Some emotional storm clouds have finally started to clear out, Aquarius. Your mind is open to possibilities that were previously hidden. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to make some serious choices. PISCES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take your time when mulling an important decision. Only you will know how much time you need, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow others to pressure you.

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In other Lafourche Parish council action

Sunday, October 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

OBITUARIES

THERESA GAUBERT

LUCIE BARKER

Lucie Rivers Russell Barker went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 7, 2016, at the age of 87. Rivers, as family and friends knew her, was born in Hayneville, Alabama on October 25, 1928. She attended Dominican College in New Orleans and met her future husband, Donald Francis Barker, while on a visit to Lockport, LA with her roommate. After their marriage in 1950, she and Donald made their home in Lockport for over 60 years. Rivers had a full life, firmly rooted in her faith, her family and her many friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a talented artist, a golfer, a bible study leader and a bridge player. But, most of all, her family and friends knew her as a stalwart prayer warrior who began and ended every day praying for her family, friends, town and nation. Rivers is predeceased by her parents, William Payne and Mary Ella Russell, and her siblings, Mary Baine, William Payne, Jr and John Portis Russell. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald, and sons Donald, Jr. and Stephen, daughters Mary Bried , Roberta Schroeder, and Lucie Berryhill, their spouses, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 612 Main St., Lockport, LA, 70374 on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church just prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Savior Catholic Church or your favorite charity or ministry in her name. ___________________

MADELINE DEBARTOLO

Madeline DeBartolo, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away on September 23, 2016. A private burial will be held. She is survived by her son Toby J. Boudreaux and brother Norman Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband Sal J. DeBartolo, her parents Julien P. and Mevilia Boudreaux, and brother Julien Leroy “Big To” Boudreaux. ___________________

Theresa A. Gaubert, 56, a native of Harborview, OH and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Monday, October 10. Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. on Monday, October 17 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. She is survived by her daughter, Christie Molnar (Jason Sr.); grandchildren, Antonio, Jason, Jr. and Aydenn; brothers, William Wooley, Richard Hinkle, Douglas Hinkle; and sister, Debbie WooleyMendenhall (Jerry). She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Gaubert; parents, Pete and Phyllis Wooley; and sister, Denise Wooley. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________

DONNA GASPARD

Donna L. Gaspard, 56, a native and resident of Valentine passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Visitation was held at Samart-Mother Funeral Home on Thursday, October 13 from 5 until 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Friday from 11 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. with a private burial at a later date. She is survived by her daughters, Kristy Thibodaux (Jody), Lauren Plaisance (Dustin); son, Brook Crosby; brother, James “Jimmy” Gaspard; sisters, Kim Gautreaux, Yvette Hendrix; grandchildren, Devin Thibodaux, Jaycee Thibodaux, Destin Crosby, Saul Crosby; godchildren, Jennifer Gaspard, Jobie Hendrix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robbin M. Crosby; companion, Laurence Plaisance; parents, Leonard and Barbara Gaspard. She loved spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, taking pictures and playing games on her phone. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________

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The following is a rundown of action taken by the Lafourche Parish Council at their Oct. 11 meeting. All members were present and all votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted. Action: Corrected the budget for the Edgewood sanitary sewer pump station upgrade and improvement project. Daniel Lorraine voted no. Action: Scheduled public hearings on the budget for Nov. 9 and Nov. 10. Scheduled possible enactment for Nov. 22. Action: Requested an opinion of the district attorney on if the council is prohibited from talking to contractors, engineers, architects and employees for informational and investigative reasons. Action: Appointed Brian Rhodes, Bryan Zeringue, Donald Clause, Ricardo Rosado, John Champagne and Rodney Gisclair to the parishwide recreation advisory board. Action: Appointed James Licalzi to the Lafourche Parish Children and Youth Planning Board to represent the juvenile detention center. Action: Reappointed Peter Louviere to the Special

Education District 1 board. Action: Reappointed Cody Vining to the Lafourche Parish Children and Youth Planning Board to represent the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. Action: Increased the budget for the Bayou Lafourche Saltwater Control Structure by $14,051. Action: Amended the agreement with Vision Communications for telephone services for district court offices. Action: Amended the agreement with David A. Waitz engineering and surveying for the Dugas Canal Project. Action: Approved the purchase of a 2010 Toyota Sienna van for the animal shelter. Action: Transferred $39,800 from the Rita Bridge project to the East Camellia Drive waterline project. Action: Approved the purchase of playground equipment for the Choctaw walking track site. Action: Reappointed John Arvello to the Fire Protection District 2 board to represent Lockport. Action: Approved an agreement with Duplantis Design Group for the

Annual candlelight vigil planned for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

With October designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the annual candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims and survivors will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Lafourche Central Market in Raceland. The public is invited to attend. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and The P.A.C.T. Place Supervised Visitation and Exchange Center have teamed up with the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office and The Haven Domestic Violence Program to host the vigil. The theme of this year’s vigil is “A Walk in My Shoes.” The event will honor the memory of those victims who died because of domestic violence, the victims who are surviving every day in their homes of violence, and to celebrate the survivors who have left the abuse and

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Jada Lewis, a board member from Baton Rouge, voted against the idea, saying school superintendents need to be onboard with the changes in order to make them work. “If the buy-in is not there, the quality is not going to be there,” she said. Voting for the teacher training changes were Holly Boffy, Tony Davis, Jim Garvey, Sandy Holloway, Kira Orange Jones and Gary Jones. Voting against were Kathy Edmonston, Thomas Roque, Lurie Thomason, Doris Voitier and Lewis.

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. OCTOBER 10, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Autum Adams, 33, Lockport. Violation of probation/ parole. Jennifer Joseph, 46, Raceland. Simple battery. OCTOBER 11, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shrena Martin, 31, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Ernest Cox, 29, Galliano. Simple criminal damage to property; unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling; reckless operation with accident; aggravated assault. Clarence Robertson, 33, Raceland. Distribution. Manufacture of crack cocaine (2 cts). Todd Sigrist, 48, Cut Off. Contempt of court. OCTOBER 12, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Coby Thibodaux, 25, Raceland. Illegal possession of stolen things. Justin Danos, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Lockport Police Department Jacob Langford, 25, Lockport. Fugitive.

are now living violence-free. Louisiana ranks second in the nation for the number of women murdered by men. At this year’s vigil, 38 victims from Louisiana who died this past year due to domestic violence will be honored. “The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has long been a strong advocate for victims of domestic violence,” said Sheriff Webre. “Through this effort again this year, we hope to continue to bring awareness to the issue. Not only has this agency helped develop legislation to help prevent domestic violence, but we have also been a model agency showing others how to implement new regulations such as firearm divestiture for domestic abuse offenders.” Follow the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office on social media to learn daily facts and statistics on domestic violence throughout the month of October. For more information about the candlelight vigil, please contact The P.A.C.T. Place at (985) 532-4390.

Leighton Pump Station Improvements Project. Action: Accepted a bid from Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. for the roadway and drainage improvements in road sales tax district number two, phase four K West 11th Street project. Action: Approved the purchase of a 2017 Ford Transit 350 cargo van for the Lafourche Parish Library. Action: Transferred $140,000 from the Chackbay, Choctaw and Kraemer boat launches to concrete improvement at the Theriot boat launch. Action: Supported the submission of a grant application to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a marine debris removal project. Action: Appointed Robert Rome to the library board. Daniel Lorraine and Jerry Lafont voted no. Action: Accepted a $200,600 bid from Global Industrial Contractors for the Edgewood pump station. Action: Approved an agreement with the South Central Planning and Development Commission to split the costs for an EPA grant for improvements to the Edgewood sanitary sewerage pump lift station project. Daniel Lorraine voted

no.

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Action: Approved an agreement with Sewerage District 1 for the Edgewood sanitary sewerage pump lift station project. Daniel Lorraine voted no. Action: Approved a change order from Global Industrial Contractor for the Edgewood pump station project. Daniel Lorraine voted no. Action: Appointed Daniel Mayet, Terrey Arabie, Leo White, Patrick Grabert and Raymond Toups to the Recreation District 2 advisory board. Action: Approved an agreement with TaxFree Plans Administrators for flexible spending account and dependent care expense services plans for fulltime parish employees effective Jan. 1. Luci Sposito and Michael Gros voted no. Action: Approved an agreement with Allstate Benefits for supplemental insurance and a Section 125 cafeteria plan for fulltime employees effective Jan. 1. Action: Supported the submission of a grant application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Transportation Alternative Program for the Bayou Lafourche multi-use Mathews Government Center trail head project.

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Smart dog

A man walks into a bar with his dog but the bartender says “You can’t bring your dog into here!” The man replies “but this is no ordinary dog. You see, this dog can talk. I’ll prove it to you. What covers trees?” The dog replies “Bark!” He asks “What’s on top of a house?” The dog answers “Roof!” Finally the man asks “Who’s your favorite baseball player?” The dog says “Ruth!” The bartender immediately throws them both out. The man says “What was that guy’s problem?”

The dog answers “Maybe he’s not a fan of the Yankees.”

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Sunday, October 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Psychologist finds Jesus to be real on a Monastic Retreat

The following edited talk was given by Deacon Lloyd Duplantis at a recent Cursillo. When Psychologist C. Scott Peck finished his manuscript of his modern classic, “The Road Less Traveled” in 1977, he decided to give himself a special vacation. Although he wasn’t a Christian or even a Church-goer, he decided to go on a Monastic Retreat. While there, the monks suggested that he read the Gospels. After hemming and hawing a bit, he decided to go along with their request. What happened to him changed the entire course of his life: He met Jesus. He had thought that he knew all about Jesus. He had listened to many people talk about Jesus and read all about Christianity; he had a fixed conception of who Jesus was … until he read the Gospels chapter after chapter for himself. He discovered that Jesus was far more real than he had ever expected. This was a personality so unique and surprising, and yet so fully integrated, that no one could have possibly made this up. The way Jesus would get so disappointed with the 12, repeatedly pleading with them: “Don’t you get it? What more do I have to do?” Jesus’ words and actions shocked Peck! Yet he also fell in love with him, and is devoting the rest of his life to helping others see that the Jesus they think they know might not be the real Jesus at all! One Biblical name for Jesus is a Stumbling Block.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet - (504) 952-6603

So. Lafourche Assembly of God

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

His own people stumbled on him from both directions. They were looking for one sent by God, but Jesus didn’t fit the bill. He was too lowly for them – a carpenter’s Son from the back hills of Galilee, a friend of fishermen, publicans and prostitutes! He was also too great for them. He would say things like, “I and the Father are One … He who has seen me has seen the Father also.” They wanted to kill him. If only he had been from a wealthy family, if he had gone to the right finishing schools and prestigious universities! Yet Jesus not only was born in a barn, He built barns! His hands were calloused from work, building tables, and chairs, houses and yokes. He didn’t hesitate to fall to his knees to wash his disciples’ dusty feet. When Jesus spoke, he never tried to impress anyone with big words. He avoided all the attributes of greatness. When he did ride into Jerusalem in triumph, he did it on a donkey, not a war horse surrounded by secret service agents! He never made a fuss about himself, so why should anyone else? Yet, strangely, whenever Jesus spoke, you had to stop and listen! There was an authority in his voice that no amount of titles and degrees could have conferred. The most common word in Mark’s Gospel is “astonished.” He continually surprised people. He is totally like us and yet also totally unlike us! He is Son of God, but also Son of Man. He gets hungry and thirsty, and knows what it is to be dead tired. He loved to laugh, yet also looked to friends to share his times of grief! In fact, he was more a human being, content to live as God’s creation, than we are! We look to him not only to see who God is, but to see who we are meant to be!

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near S. Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)

Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Gulf Coast Baptist Church 18242 W. Main - Galliano

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

South Lafourche Baptist Church St. Anthony Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.co

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

Local students chosen at D.A.R. Good Citizen

Daughter fears drug addict stole, ingested mother’s ashes

BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — A woman whose mother’s ashes were stolen from her car fears an addict stole and ingested them thinking they were drugs. Carolyn Parker tells The Enterprise of Brockton the ashes were in a plastic bag inside a small white box in her glove compartment. They were taken from her unlocked Jeep in Massachusetts on Monday. She said the thief took only the ashes, leaving behind her expensive sunglasses, $20 in change and a gold chain hanging from her rearview mirror. Her mother died in July at age 71. Parker had the ashes in her vehicle so she could spread them at her mother’s favorite spots. She says it’s “mortifying” to think that someone may have ingested the ashes. She’s asking the thief to return them no questions asked. Information from: The (Brockton, Mass.) Enterprise, http://www.enterprisenews.com ___

Elmer’s Island closing for construction

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in coordination with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority will close Elmer’s Island and its access road to the public on Monday, Oct. 24 for construction. The 7-day closure will allow time for road repairs and installation of a parking area at the end of the access road. Vehicular traffic on the access road will resume once repairs are complete.

Galliano 4-H and Beta Clubs sponsored a drive for animals that are in shelters from the recent flooding. Pictured are club officers proudly presenting the items collected to Ms. Heather. The club will continue to collect donations, ink cartridges, and can pop tops throughout the year. All donations will be given to the animal shelter, animal foster homes, and HOPE for Animals. Everyone’s help is greatly appreciated.

Two local seniors have been chosen as the 20162017 D.A.R. Good Citizen. These students are not only selected by their peers, but by the faculty of their schools as well. The winner from Central Lafourche High School is Joel Kaleolani Weaver. The South Lafourche High School winner is Kevin Ngoc Ta. Each winner will be presented with a DAR Certificate, DAR Pin and a DAR ID Card at a graduation ceremony in the spring. After 3 local (non DAR) judges judge these essays the winner of the Bayou Lafourche Chapter will be invited to attend a banquet in the spring along with their parents. The winning essay will be submitted for further possible placements for the Area and State competition in hopes of winning a scholarship.

___ LSU-Florida gets rescheduled for Nov. 19 in Baton Rouge

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — LSU and 18th-ranked Florida will play after all this season, albeit in a different state than originally scheduled. The teams are now scheduled to play Nov. 19 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The SEC made the announcement Thursday, ending a week of speculation about what would happen to the game originally scheduled for last Saturday in Gainesville. The teams had to buy out nonconference opponents scheduled for that Saturday; LSU will pay $1.5 million to South Alabama and Florida $500,000 to Presbyterian. LSU also agreed to play in Gainesville instead of Baton Rouge in 2017, which gets the Gators one game back.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews

Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Temple #2

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

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

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

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tions of being a creature, trusting God for every breath of air, for companionship, food and clothing. He needed no mask; he was free to be himself. (Continued next week.)

On July 10-12, Holy Rosary Catholic School Cheerleaders attended SCA Summer Cheer Camp at LSU where they received several individual and team awards. The awards won are Home Cheer Runner Up; Home Dance Runner Up; 2nd Place Overall Cheer Camp; Safety Award; Superior on all evaluations; Spirit Stick each day; Overall Junior High Tumbler, Abbi Collins; Junior High Jump Finalist, Launnah Fullilove; Junior High Dance Finalist, Alaina Ashmun, Abbi Collins and Launnah Fullilove. Five All Americans chosen to participate in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl Halftime Performance in Orlando, FL in January are Alaina Ashmun, Brenna Brady, Abbi Collins, Asia Dardar and Launnah Fullilove.

First Assembly of God of Raceland 13379 East Main - Larose

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

Jesus could enter into and enjoy his Father’s creation more than any of us! He could see more grace in sunsets, birds and flowers than anyone else! He was content with the limita-

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Reporter: Elizabeth Griffin

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

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

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine Residential

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

Hwy. 308 • E. 73rd St. Galliano • 632-6571

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

632-7575

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 13086 Hwy. 3235 • Larose • 693-7188

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

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

SPANISH

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia

House of Prayer

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose

18190 West Main St., Galliano

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (Across from Golden Motors

Bible-based Sermons Saturdays 3 p.m. - Wednesdays 7 p.m. 985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

LA Carriers • 632-5858 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

105 W. 16th St. - Larose

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales, 504-468-1300

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