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Next governor will play crucial role in future of coast CAIN BURDEAU Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The next governor will play a crucial role in Louisiana’s coastal crisis — either by aggressively working to save the coast or missing a prime opportunity to stop the state from slipping further into the Gulf of Mexico.

Louisiana is poised to receive about $8.7 billion in settlement money over damages caused by BP’s catastrophic 2010 Gulf oil spill — money mandated by law for environmental restoration.

All four major candidates — the three Republicans, U.S. Sen. David Vitter, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle and Democratic state Rep. John Bel Edwards — say they unequivocally support ongoing coastal restoration plans. Each, though, has offered some new ideas.

In the past century, more than 1,880 square miles of Louisiana land has been lost — an area nearly the size of Delaware. The loss continues unabated, with an average of 17 square miles disappearing yearly, according to estimates of the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Assessor: “It’s time to take a second look at millages” Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Rarely does the Lafourche Parish Council lend its undistracted “ear” to any presentation when it convenes a public meeting. There are usually one or two councilmen talking aside, or administrative staff conducting other business behind the scenes.

This is the norm at a public meeting.

But when Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux spoke at Tuesday’s public meeting in Mathews on the millage rate process, everyone paid attention to her warnings about the need for all taxing entities in the parish to roll back their millage rates.

Lafourche Parish has the third highest millage rate (131.93) of any coastal parish, exceeded only by St. Bernard and Cameron parishes and 20% higher than

Terrebonne, said Thibodeaux.

“In 2014, taxing districts in Lafourche generated $123.6 million,” she stated.

Of that amount, about $52 million comes from watercraft, which each year are assessed a tax if they are in Lafourche Parish on January 1.

Their incentive to pay taxes in Lafourche is a state law which lets them take a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when they submit their tax returns in the spring.

That credit will probably change (or be eliminated) next year when a new governor will undoubtedly call a special legislative session in Baton Rouge to deal with the state’s budget problems.

The state has explored ways of generating revenue, one of which is eliminating credits such as the watercraft credit.

Ideas offered in past sessions

show what legislators are thinking with regard to watercraft.

House Bill 805 sought to remove the watercraft tax credit, making it non-refundable. This would have essentially removed the incentive for a boat owner to pay his taxes in Lafourche when other parishes are cheaper.

Senate Bill 177 would have exempted watercraft from paying the tax. That move would have eliminated about 41% of Lafourche’s tax base.

Under that bill, without watercraft paying property tax, governmental entities like the Sheriff’s office would lose $4.1 million, School Board would lose $17 million, and the Library District would lose $2.1 million, and so on. Every board would be affected.

Thibodeaux is suggesting a solution, asking taxing districts to

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roll back millages, with the goal of putting more money in the pockets of taxpayers rather than increasing taxes.

“One of my jobs as assessor is to keep the balance, to keep government funded,” she said.

Thibodeaux used her office as an example. In 2011, her office generated $1.8 million on 2.5 mills. In the following year, a lower millage of 2.47 mills still brought in $1.9 million and gave her office a $120,000 surplus.

In 2013 and 2014, the same millage rates brought in $2.2 and $2.4 million respectively, giving her office another $187,000 surplus.

In 2015, the assessor’s office decided to roll its millage down to 2.06 mills, and still generated enough revenue to do its job, she said.

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Louisiana State Police Troop C has partnered with Shell Oil Company and the South Central Regional Safety Coalition in an effort to promote safe driving on the roadways. Through a generous grant from Shell, South Central Regional Safety Coalition was able to provide Troop C with a digital LED billboard that was placed at the front of the Troop along LA 24.

Troop C was chosen to receive the billboard due to the high volumes of traffic that passes in front of the Troop on a regular basis at the intersection of LA 24 and US 90. This billboard will have the ability to broadcast National and local safety messages ranging from hurricane evacuation information and major road closures to safe driving tips.

Governor candidates short on budget fix specifics MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The four men who want to be Louisiana’s next governor largely agree that patchwork fixes and generous tax breaks have left the state in dire need of a financial overhaul and awash in red ink.

But ask Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, state Rep. John Bel Edwards or U.S. Sen. David Vitter to detail how they’ll clean up the mess, and the responses get murky. The major candidates in the Oct. 24 race each detail a broad-brush approach, short on specifics.

Getting too specific can alienate campaign supporters, donors and voters. And most voters

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aren’t clamoring for details after nearly eight years of financial problems, said Baton Rougebased pollster Bernie Pinsonat.

“It’s amazing how many problems we have and the public has just tuned it out,” he said. “The public’s not asking for it. And if they provide the specifics, like ‘I’m going to raise your taxes,’ then adios. The voters aren’t going to support you.”

Whoever is elected will walk into an immediate maelstrom of troubles in mid-January.

Louisiana ended last year with a deficit that needs to be closed, gaps have appeared in this year’s budget, and a more than $700 million shortfall is on the horizon for next year.

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Local talent has chosen Lafourche Parish as the setting for their upcoming independent movie called Through Her Eyes.

The movie will begin filming this month and will film primarily here in Lafour che Parish. It will utilize all local talent, including the actors/actresses, director, along with local hair stylists and make-up artists.

Through Her Eyes will be about a woman who moves to the swamps to escape from her abusive husJacqueline band and a story Matherne about how she fights back.

“A psychological thriller written about the effects of domestic violence over one woman’s lifetime. When Lorna Whitley has been beaten enough, the rage turns onto others and suddenly she’s no longer the victim,” Through Her Eyes synopsis.

The lead character, Lorna Whitley, is played by local actress, Jacqueline Matherne, who moved to Lockport from Orange County California in 2007. For years Jacqueline had set her dreams aside but, her friend, James Guidry, from Houma convinced her to sign up with him for casting calls. It wasn’t easy, said Jacqueline, it took a lot of diligence, emails, and phone calls to finally take off, but after years of giving up on her dream to perform, Jacqueline found herself fitted in character, under a tent next to Matthew McConaughey, on the set of True Detective. Jacqueline has now worked as a background actress in more than 40 movies and television shows.

James Guidry will be playing Lorna’s husband, Brian Whitley.

Samantha Stancil, from Gheens will be playing a young Lorna Whitley and Derrel Billiot Jr., also from Gheens will be playing Christian Whitley.

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To purchase raffle tickets, event tickets or for more information, contact Karla Cheramie at (985) 696-3928, Stacey Rodrigue at (985) 696-3672, or Johnny Callais at (985) 6370652.

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Lunch benefit to be held Sun. at LCC

The public is invited to a benefit luncheon at the Larose Civic Center’s Bouvier Room on Sunday, October 18.

For a cost of $10 attendees receive a plate lunch featuring grillades, gumbo with rice, potato salad, bread and a dessert.

Lunches are available for dine in or take out with tickets being sold at the door.

The event begins at 10:30 a.m. and runs until 1:30 p.m. A raffle drawing will be held at the conclusion of the luncheon at 1:30 p.m. Raffle tickets are $1.

All proceeds generated from the luncheon and raffle benefit

Ducks Unlimited banquet slated for Tues.

Ducks Unlimited will be holding their membership banquet on Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

Advance tickets are: $35/single, $60/couple.

Door tickets: $40/single, $65/couple.

For more information or ticket contact Grady Galliano at 985-637-9177.

Registration due Wed. for Holy Land trip

The St. Hilary of Poitiers Council of Catholic Women are organizing a Holy Land experience trip which will take place in Orlando,

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Florida. Registration is due October 21.

The group will depart from the St. Hilary multipurpose building parking lot at 8 a.m. on February 21st and return on February 27.

Brochure’s can be found in the vestibule of St. Hilary of Poitiers church in Mathews. For more information/reservations, call Rose at 985-537-5667.

Quarterly commodities to be given out Thurs.

The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action’s 3-Month Commodities distribution schedule is as follows: • Galliano area, 16241 W. Main, Cut Off: October 22, starting at 11 a.m. FMI: 632-3989.

• Raceland area, 115 Texas St., Raceland: November 19, starting at 11 a.m. FMI: 537-7603.

Central Lafourche High School will host “Lights On

The disc is a small cartilage pad situated between spinal bones. Each disc serves as a connector, spacer & shock absorber for the spine.

Since spinal discs have a very poor blood supply, they depend upon the circulation of joint fluids to bring in nutrients and expel wastes. If a spinal joint loses its normal motion and this pumping action is impaired, the health of the disc deteriorates. Like a wet sponge, a healthy disc is flexible. A dry sponge is hard, stiff and can crack easily. This is how many disc problems begin.

Discs can deteriorate, bulge, herniate and/or rupture. This can be quite painful, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, interfering with their function.

The chiropractic approach to disc problems is to help restore proper motion and position to the spinal joint. Besides reducing the bulging or herniating of the disc, better spinal function helps reduce inflammation and allows the healing process to begin.

While results can never be guaranteed, many of our patients have avoided needless surgery or a dependency on pain pills, by choosing chiropractic care.

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After School,” an open house event for the public to view the various after school activities the school offers.

The event is set for Thursday, October 22, from 2:30 till 4 p.m.

Parents are invited to visit and check out the various tutoring sessions and enrichment activities along with their child. For more information on this event or to see the calendar of available tutoring sessions, visit the school’s website, http://clhs.lpsd.k12.la.us/, or the school’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ CLHSTrojans.

Art entries sought for FFF exhibit

The 2015 French Food Festival Les Artistes du Bayou Art Contest and Exhibit will be held on Friday, October 23.

This year’s theme is “fish”. The fee for entries into this category is $7 in any media. The fee for entry in all other categories will be $5.

Participants do not have to have the theme item in other categories, which are: Landscape/seascape, portraits, still life and florals, animals, abstract, black and white, old master replica; Workshop (this category is for works completed at a workshop); Photography (non digitally enhanced, digitally enhanced); and Decorative (painted crafts).

All paintings and photos must be wired and ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers. Wiring can be done for a $5 fee if needed.

Registration will be in the Bouvier Room of the Larose Civic Center on Thursday, October 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Friday, October 23 from 9 to 11

a.m. Judging will take place on Friday, October 23.

For more information about the contest or entries, call Carolyn France at 985258-1545.

Class of ‘75 reunion to be held Oct. 24

The South Lafourche Class of 75 will celebrate its 40th reunion on Saturday, October 24 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Faire La Fete Banquet Hall, next to the old Randolph’s in Golden Meadow. Catered, music, drink set ups provided.

BYOL please.

Cost will be $35/person, payable to Sidney Vizier or Karen Duet, 143 W. 106th St., Cut Off, LA 70345.

Please pass on this information to everyone. Anyone from your freshman year to senior year, those who graduated here or there, early or late or received GEDS all are invited.

Youth essays contest entries due Oct. 31

All Catholic students in public, private and parochial schools in the Larose and Cut Off area in grades 8 through 12, are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest.

Students are encouraged to write a 500 to 750-

word essay on the theme of The Importance of Religious Freedom. Entries must be in the possession of the council by October 31.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the contest. Participants are required to furnish written parental consent. For entry forms and additional information contact Davis Becker, Grand Knight, at 985-696-1983, or John Guidry, at 985-798-7977.

Sweets, donations sought for FFF

The French Food Festival Sweet Shop is in need of donations of pecans, dark Karo syrup, sugar, peanut butter, condensed milk, pet milk, flour, coconut and vanilla extract.

Donations may be brought to the Larose Senior Citizens Center, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. till 12 noon.

Anyone who can make peanut butter fudge or bouillie can bring desserts to the booth on the weekend of the festival.

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Vernell “Nell” Autin, candidate for Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court receives endorsement of Vernon H. Rodrigue, Clerk of Court.

I, Vernon Rodrigue, Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court, am endorsing and supporting Vernell “Nell” Autin for Clerk of Court.

Nell has worked for me as Chief Deputy Clerk of Court for the past 22 years.

Nell has assisted me and her input has been invaluable in the formulation of Office Policy & Procedures, Budget and the implementation of all phases of the Clerk of Court’s office.

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Nell’s integrity, dedication, hard work and honesty in the Clerk of Court’s office is unsurpassed.

Please join me in voting for Vernell “Nell” Autin for Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court so she can continue to serve you.

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“I never thought that I’d be lead in a movie. It really is a dream come true,� said Jacqueline. “When I saw myself in my thirties thinking that this was never going to happen it crushed me. I don’t think that anyone should ever give up on their dreams because it can happen. For me it did,� said Jacqueline.

Jacqueline has never had any official technical training but she attributes her success to her drive to do whatever a part requires of her. She says that it takes her being able to be flexible, being there when they need her to be, never really knowing what they will ask her to do next whether it be practicing rolling loaded dice for eleven hours next to Will Smith for the movie Focus or to run full speed down a street in a flight suit for the movie Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and to be able to handle anything they throw at her.

Through Her Eyes is written, produced, and directed by Kirk Robertson, a student at Nicholls State University, who moved to Thibodaux after he lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. Kirk and Jacqueline first met while working at Kohl’s, an employee friendly company that gave the two artists the flexible hours that they needed in order to pursue their passions. “I think that this movie will shine a light on domestic violence and how it can really change somebody’s life. And also how it effects generations, not just one person, it is passed on from generation to generation,� said Jacqueline.

Due to Louisiana’s tax incentives for the film industry, filming in Louisiana has boomed in recent years. The film industry provides thousands of jobs for local residents and further nurtures the artistry that Louisiana is known so well for. “The Louisiana movie industry has done so much

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“If you add all the numbers together, it’s about a billion dollars of red ink,� said Treasurer John Kennedy, a Republican.

It’s unclear whether term-limited Gov. Bobby Jindal, running for the Republican presidential nomination, will work to lessen some of the problems before leaving office.

All the gubernatorial rivals say they’d need to call at least one special legislative session after taking office to work on tax reform.

Edwards, a Democrat from Tangipahoa Parish, and Dardenne, a Republican from Baton Rouge, envision calling two special sessions, the first to deal with immediate budget gaps and another to tackle long-term tax changes. Angelle, a Republican from Breaux Bridge, also says it could take more than one session to work through the budget disarray.

Perhaps the most important starting point is none of the men has agreed to the constraints that Jindal put on eight years of budget negotiations. Jindal refused to support anything he considered a tax increase, including spending cuts on most tax break programs, even as those costs ballooned amid a national recession.

Where once talk about raising state revenue would have been rare, particularly in the GOP, now each candidate talks of generating new dollars, though none is openly pushing for a direct tax increase. Instead, they describe curbing some of the $7 billion-plus in state tax breaks, to pump more money into the state’s coffers.

Even Vitter, the most conservative candidate in the race, said Louisiana can’t fix its budget prob-

lems through cuts alone. “I would raise more revenue, but there’s a big difference between jacking up rates like the income tax rate and broadening the base by getting rid of exemptions, credits and rebates,� said Vitter, a Republican from the New Orleans suburbs.

Angelle proposes to create an Exemption Review Conference, with economists doing a tax break cost-benefit analysis. Angelle said he’d seek to get rid of those deemed to have little benefit. “We have gotten drunk on giving away the people’s money,� he said.

Edwards wants to cap every tax break so the state will know how much it will spend each year on the programs, rather than allowing unexpected escalations that force cuts elsewhere. “That’s where we need to cut spending and reallocate those savings to higher priority items like health care and higher education,�

Edwards said.

The candidates also talk of unlocking protections granted to parts of the budget that make it more difficult to cut some agencies’ spending and leave

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public colleges and health services more vulnerable.

But asked to list tax breaks they want to ratchet down or budget protections they want to remove, details are slim.

Dardenne and Edwards support lessening a tax break given to the oil and gas industry for horizontal drilling, though they acknowledged savings would be small. Vitter talks of getting rid of the solar tax credit, which is already being phased out. Angelle says a $10 million annual stream of technology funding for the Legislature

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shouldn’t be protected.

Vitter said he’s outlined the approach he’d take and will get more specific when elected. Dardenne said any budget and tax overhaul plan will need negotiation, buy-in from lawmakers and selling to the public.

One thing the state doesn’t need more of, Dardenne said, are studies about what’s wrong. “We have masters’ degrees in Louisiana in assessing our problems,� he said. “We have now got to be in the business of solving them.�

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Engagements

Champagne - Eusea

Craig Champagne and

Stacy Ledet Duet are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Amanda Renee’ Champagne to Mr. Brandon Michael Eusea, son of Michael and Angela Autin Eusea of Raceland.

The couple will exchange wedding vows on October 24, at St. Mary’s Nativity Church in Raceland.

Amanda is the granddaughter of LeRoy and Betty Champagne and Beauregard, Jr. and Paulette Ledet, both of Raceland.

Brandon is the grandson of Wilson and Joyce Foret and Gloria Autin and the late Joseph Autin, both of Raceland.

We are so greatful for our wonderful community for coming to and supporting the

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Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild hosting 4th annual photography contest Registration Wed., Nov. 4 Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild, Downtown Art Gallery announces its 4th annual photography contest and show in celebration of American Art Week, at 630 Belanger St.,

Terrebonne – Guidroz

Mr. and Mrs. Luman Terrebonne, Jr. of Cut Off and Ms. Melissa Terrebonne of Galliano are announcing the approaching marriage of their daughter, Alyse Marie Terrebonne to Adam Mark Guidroz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Camille Guidroz of Cut Off and Ms. Debra Adams of Cut Off. Their late fall wedding will be celebrated at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

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Suttle – Podany

James Suttle and Rhonda Plaisance are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Bethanie Suttle to Christopher Podany.

Christopher is the son of Thomas and Lynne Podany of Harahan.

Bethanie is the granddaughter of Rudy M. Plaisance, Sr. and the late Jeanette Thomassie Plaisance.

The wedding ceremony will be in late November at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off.

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To the Voters of Lafourche Parish I, Cam Morvant, Lafourche Parish District Attorney along with the undersigned Assistant District Attorneys would like to formally announce our support for Annette Fontana in the race for Clerk of Court. We have worked alongside Annette in the District Attorney’s Office and know her to be hardworking, dedicated and honest. It is important that we elect a Clerk of Court who not only understands the processes of the Clerk’s office but also the laws that affect those processes. Annette’s experience in both criminal law and civil law makes her the ideal candidate for Clerk of Court. Please join us in supporting Annette Fontana for Clerk of Court.

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd When it comes to the misuse of guns, are we pro-gun or pro-life?

With the latest shooting at the Umpqua Community College in Oregon, it’s time once again to reexamine our country’s position on guns. Why are we the most violent nation in the world? What can we do to stem the tide of violence in our country? Do we just repeat the National Rifle Association (NRA) propaganda without examining the reality? Or do we challenge the paranoia and respect all life?

A report published by the FBI last year, studying active shooting situations between 2000 and 2013, found that mass shootings have increased over the years. The first seven years of the study found an average of 6.4 active shootings a year. The last seven years of the study found that number jumped up to 16.4 incidents per year. That’s a big jump!

The NRA has lobbied congressional representatives to cut off federal funding for research on gun violence thereby hindering the data collection that shed light on our national problem. The NRA is in the business of selling guns and has made gun owner-

ship the only absolute constitutional right. Meanwhile, families continue to bury their love ones.

Some gun advocates use scare tactics to prevent Americans from having realizable gun control laws.

They say: “The government wants to take away your guns.� No one has ever proposed this and no one ever will this because there’s no practical way to retrieve them. We can rest assured knowing that America’s roughly 80 million gun owners with 310 million guns have the feds and cops outgunned with its 4 million guns by a ratio of 79 to 1.

Another NRA mantra is “Guns don’t kill people – people kill people.� The truth is that people with more guns kill more people – with guns. The states with the highest gun ownership have a gun murder rate 114% higher than those with the lowest gun ownership.

Gun death rates are generally lower in states with restrictions such as assault-weapon bans or safe-storage requirements.

A recent study looking at 30 years of homicide data in all 50 states found that for every one percent increase in a state’s gun ownership rate, there is a nearly one percent increase in its firearm homicide rate.

Another NRA mantra: “The more good guys carry guns the better chance we have of stopping the bad guys.� The truth is the number of mass shootings stopped by armed civilians

MEN IN PRAYER Interdenominational Prayer Meeting All Men, All Churches Invited

Saturday, October 24

7:30 - 8:30 AM Jack’s Exxon In the Garage

14807 West Main, Cut Off

REAL MEN PRAY FOR THEIR FAMILIES ...Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

Luke 5:16

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m.

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

South Lafourche Assembly of God Crosspoint Church 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

16640 West Main St., Cut Off

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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

Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

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

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

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

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

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

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

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

9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Boss - www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

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

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

Bethel Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

Pastor Jimmy Autin

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.

Bro. Jim Mooring

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

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

Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie� Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119 - Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

in the past 30 years: 0. The chances that a shooting at an ER involves guns taken from guards: 1 in 5.

NRA vice president Wayne LaPierre said this after the Newtown shooting: “Vicious, violent video games� deserve more blame than guns. Let’s compare U.S. use of video games with Japan. The amount an average citizen spends on video games: U.S. $44/Japan $55. Civilian firearms per 100 people: U.S. 88/Japan 0.6.

Gun homicides in 2008: U.S. 11,030/Japan only 11.

Another mantra: “We don’t need more gun laws.

That will only harm the good law-abiding citizens.�

The reality is that weak laws and loopholes backed by the gun lobby make it easier to get guns illegally.

Around 40% of all legal gun sales involve private sellers and don’t require background checks. 40% of prison inmates who used guns in their crimes got them this way.

An investigation found 62% of online gun sellers were willing to sell to buyers who said they couldn’t pass a background check.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives did not have a permanent director for seven years due to a NRA-

backed requirement that the Senate approve nominees.

All Constitutional Rights come with some

Tarpons For Christ hosting garage sale Nov. 14, donations accepted

A large garage sale sponsored by Tarpons for Christ will be held at South Lafourche High School on Saturday, November 14 in the auxiliary gym, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lots of clothing, books, housewares, knick-knacks, futon, chairs and much more.

Proceeds will sponsor families in need for Christmas.

Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information contact SLHS at 632-5721.

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bible Class 11:00 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

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

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

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

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

age, banning guns from the mentally ill, and registration.

Let’s be pro-life, not pro-gun!

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

632-7575

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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

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

Chris Thomas, Pastor

PENTECOSTAL

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

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

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

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LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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

SPANISH

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

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

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Insurance Agents

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

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Paramedic in wedding dress works crash on way to reception

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When Sarah Ray’s father and grandparents were in a car crash on the way to her wedding reception, the offduty Tennessee paramedic rushed to the scene in her wedding dress.

“My dad called my husband and said there had been an accident,” Sarah Ray said.

Ray found her grandmother in an ambulance with injuries from the air bag and seat belt that were serious enough to send her to the hospital, but not lifethreatening.

“One of the first things she said to me was sorry

she ruined my wedding day,” Ray said. Ray assured her grandmother she had done no such thing.

As she walked back to the car in the drizzling rain, holding her wedding dress off the ground, ambulance and fire truck behind her, Ray’s mother snapped a photograph.

The photo was posted to the Montgomery County government’s Facebook page with the caption, “How dedicated are you to your job?” The caption briefly explains the circumstances of the photo and concludes, “Thank you, Sarah, for loving what you do!” ___

Jury: Boy not liable for exuberant hello that injured aunt

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut jury on Tuesday rejected a woman’s bid to sue her 12year-old nephew for injuries she says she

suffered from his exuberant greeting at his birthday party four years ago.

New York City resident Jennifer Connell claimed the Westport boy acted unreasonably when he jumped into her arms at his 8th-birthday party, causing her to fall and break her wrist. She sued in Bridgeport Superior Court for $127,000.

The Connecticut Post reports that the six-member jury found that the boy was not liable. The newspaper reported that she ignored shouted requests for comment as she passed reporters outside the courthouse.

Connell, a 54-year-old human resources manager, had testified that she loves her nephew but thinks he should be held accountable. She said when the child jumped she tumbled to the ground as she tried to catch him.

Connell argued that her injuries severely disrupted her life in Manhat-

I’VE SERVED IN THE MILITARY … NOW I WANT TO SERVE YOU!

RENELL COMPEAUX LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL District #6 • #86

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If elected as your councilman, I will address these issues: • Preserving our wetlands • Levee protection to safeguard against hurricanes • Traffic congestion in central Lafourche (Mathews area) • Keep the canals and bayous open to the public • Street drainage improvements • Stiffer fines in animal cruelty and neglect cases

As a business owner, I have the opportunity to travel throughout the parish, review the progress of projects and speak with residents whenever I’m needed.

I am the youngest of 4 children born to Richard and Lonis Compeaux, Jr. My siblings include Richard, III, Ricky, and Myra Compeaux Plaisance.

I’ve served in the United States Army (Engineer), am a member of Cerebral Palsy of Louisiana, Civil Defense Coordinator / Disaster Chairman American Red Cross, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 349 and 40 & 8 Voiture 1038.

tan. She told jurors last week that she was at a party recently, and “it was difficult to hold my hors d’oeuvre plate,” the Post reported. ___

Harry Connick Jr. to host daytime show with comedy, music

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Harry Connick Jr. is adding the title of daytime show host to his resume.

The jazzman, actor and “American Idol” judge will host a new syndicated program set to debut in fall 2016.

NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution said Tuesday it has sold the show, titled “Harry,” to Fox-owned TV stations in 17 U.S. markets.

The show also is being sold to other station groups, according to NBC Universal Domestic TV, which is producing it.

The “Harry” show will be a variety program for the “new millennium,” combining comedy, live musical performances and stunts, NBC Universal said.

In a statement, Connick said he welcomed the chance to make people smile on a daily basis.

He is returning to Fox’s “American Idol” for its final season, which begins early next year. ___

Burn ban issued for all of Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Due to the extremely dry conditions in the state, State Fire Marshal H.

rcompeaux@att.net

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Butch Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain have issued a burn ban for all of Louisiana.

The vast majority of the state is in extreme drought.

In a news release Thursday, Browning and Strain said a cease and desist order is in effect for all private burning. They said private burning shall only

be allowed by permission of the local fire department or government.

The order was effective as of 6 a.m. Friday and shall remain in effect until lifted.

The statewide burn ban is in response to extreme dry conditions, abnormal emergency responses, and adverse future weather predictions.

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Experience Makes a Difference!

We dug out many outfall canals & roadside ditches.

Secured funding for W. 111th St.: $200,000 W. 175th St.: $260,000 E. 86th St.: $200,000

Coming So on: $2 Million o f Drainage W ork

Also secured funding for: • South Lafourche Veterans walking trail ($70,000) and 1200’ road extension ($210,000)

• First skate board park in Lafourche to be built in Oak Ridge Park ($250,000) • Basketball pavillion & goals ($206,000)

• Leeville Public Boat Launch ($1.2 Million)

I can make no promises except to perform my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.

Please elect #86 on October 24th

Sunday, October 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Sunday, October 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

RUSTON, La. (AP) — As he participated in his second TV debate with his competitors in the governor’s race, Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter blamed the state’s financial problems Thursday on a “broken and dysfunctional” Baton Rouge, suggesting his three rivals helped create the troubles.

Vitter has positioned himself as an outsider over the years and turned that into a successful political career, and he returned to that approach in the latest debate as he sought to maintain his front-runner status among GOP contenders.

His rivals said Vitter couldn’t be trusted to fix Louisiana’s problems, describing him as part of a divisive Washington political culture that has been unable to effectively manage the nation’s finances.

Louisiana has struggled with repeated budget shortfalls during Gov. Bobby Jindal’s two terms in office. The state closed last year’s books with a deficit, has seen gaps appear in this year’s budget and faces a more than $700 million shortfall next year.

“Baton Rouge is broken and dysfunctional, and there are no adult leaders there taking on the big challenges,” Vitter said.

Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle replied that Vitter voted multiple times to raise the nation’s debt

ceiling and said “a Washington, D.C., guy coming to Baton Rouge” won’t help repair the financial problems.

Echoing a similar theme was Republican Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne: “When Sen. Vitter returns to Washington next, I hope he’ll start working on the $12 trillion national deficit that he helped to create.”

Vitter, Angelle, Dardenne and Democratic state Rep. John Bel Edwards each talked of a plan to hold one or more special legislative sessions to address the state’s budget woes and to restructure the state’s tax system.

With a solid Democratic base of support, Edwards appears certain to secure a place in the Nov. 21 runoff. The competition is largely for the second spot, with Vitter slipping in the polls but still ahead of Angelle and Dardenne so far.

Thursday’s debate at Louisiana Tech University was only Vitter’s second appearance in five televised debates ahead of the Oct. 24 election. It was expected to be his last before Election Day, even though his three competitors planned to face off in two more TV events.

Though it was held on a university campus, the debate was closed to college students, the general public and members of the media who weren’t panelists. Angelle, Dardenne and Edwards criticized the restrictions and said they believed Vitter was behind them.

“I absolutely believe his hand was in play today,” Angelle said.

Vitter didn’t speak to reporters after the debate, to respond to the allegations.

The men have repeatedly accused Vitter of limiting public access, refusing most unscripted events and seeking sterile environments where he’s

less likely to be confronted with questions about his 2007 prostitution scandal.

The scandal didn’t come up during the debate, which focused mainly on the state’s deep budget woes. All four candidates pledged to work on reversing years of cuts to Louisiana’s public colleges that have stripped $700 million in state financing from campuses.

“I’m tired of funding everything to a level of mediocrity,” Dardenne said.

Edwards slammed Jindal for the college cuts — and Vitter hit Angelle in a similar fashion, saying Angelle was a member of Jindal’s “inner circle” when the cuts were made.

The candidates offered similar plans for chipping away at the state’s $12 billion backlog of road and bridge work needs, saying they’d steer more money in the state’s construction budget to transportation projects and stop using transportation trust fund dollars for items other than roadwork.

Differing answers came when the contenders were asked how they would address Louisiana’s entrenched poverty. The three Republican candidates opposed an increase in the state minimum wage, while Edwards backed the idea.

“Seven dollars and a quarter an hour is not meaningful compensation in 2015,” Edwards said.

Dardenne, Angelle and Vitter focused on education. Angelle said he’d raise the emphasis on skills training and put new money into early childhood education programs. Vitter said his approach to poverty would center on “faith, family, education and hard work.”

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• Great relationship with Port Commission and South Lafourche Levee District

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Thibodeaux encouraged all taxing districts to do the same because she believes lowering taxes will create trust and encourage taxpayers to stay in Lafourche.

“As we all know, the watercraft industry is hurting now. Giving people back their money will be much better for them. If they go out of business, we will never collect on them again,” she warned.

Thibodeaux noted that she has been to 18 parish boards to give her presentation, and has 16 more to visit. She is telling them that each year taxes increase about 7-12%. But next year, even with new taxable properties coming into the parish, that increase will probably not be realized as a result of stacked boats paying less tax.

When Councilman Phillip Gouaux brought up the Library Board’s funds, Thibodeaux said she had spoken to them.

“They have $10.75 million in the bank, and that figure is increasing every year. They need to open their eyes, the public needs to open its eyes,” said Gouaux.

“I am not familiar with how much it costs to run

the library. I am just asking boards to be aware and to take a second look,” she said.

Councilman Aaron Caillouet remarked that most boards have a “don’t tax me, tax the guy behind the tree” attitude regarding their present millage rates.

“If no one changes this attitude, we’re not going to be able to change anything,” he warned.

Thibodeaux’s message is simple: “In 2015, Lafourche Parish has $1 billion of taxable value.

2016 is a reassessment year. Most districts have their millages all the way up. We don’t have to be all the way up. Levy the millage to get what you need, not create excess.”

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To stop the loss and keep south Louisiana safe from flooding, the state will need to spend at least $1 billion a year for the foreseeable future, according to the state’s own studies.

The BP settlement funds make bold talk of coastal restoration much more realistic. In addition, the state is counting on receiving $140 million a year starting in 2017 from offshore drilling revenues in the Gulf. Together, the next

governor will have a windfall to use.

“If you’re a candidate looking at the glass as being half full rather than half empty, the area of coastal restoration is an area of enormous potential,” said G. Pearson Cross, a political science professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

“You have a lot of money in the pipeline — you’re not starting from nothing.”

Cross added that if the next governor leaves office with a record of stemming land loss he “could go down as one of the greatest governors in Louisiana history.”

But what the next governor will do to fix the coast is far from clear and some worry that the next governor might waste this opportunity.

“Scientists know what to do, it’s the institutions that fail us,” said Joseph Kelley, a marine geologist at the University of Maine who’s studied Louisiana’s coastal crisis.

He said political leaders in Louisiana have often proven unwilling to take bold steps to fix erosion, often because of unwillingness to upset entrenched industries and interests.

“You name it, there are so many competing interests,” Kelley said. “Imagine

NASA launching a rocket to the moon with 14 competing interests. That’s just not going to work.”

“The next governor has to be immune to special interests,” said Sidney Coffee, a former governor’s adviser on coastal issues.

“Everyone is for coastal restoration until it is in their back yard.”

Kelley said Louisiana’s “intractable” problem with land loss will mean “no more Band-Aid” fixes and aggressively pushing ahead with plans to let the Mississippi River run wild again to rebuild the delta.

“Breach the levees,” Kelley said, echoing a solution long advocated by coastal scientists to open up the river and let it overflow into shrinking basins.

The river today is largely constrained by levees and the mud it carries

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downriver is flushed into the Gulf. Scientists want to open the levees and let the river mud and fresh water pour into the delta — just as happened for millennia before levees were constructed and distributaries cut off. But many groups, including fishermen and coastal communities, oppose those plans.

On the flip side, even with so much money bound toward Louisiana, it won’t be easy.

Louisiana will need to find even more money than what BP has offered for all the work scientists say will be needed. The costs could be staggering — well over $50 billion over the next 50 years.

David Muth, the director of Gulf restoration at the National Wildlife Federation, said the state will need to propose new taxes,

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perhaps on industries such as oil and gas and navigation.

“We need to pay for this or everybody has to pack up and leave,” Muth said.

Besides failing to push for new revenue, the next governor could also waste the BP money by pouring it into coastal restoration projects that don’t work.

“It would be easy to spend billions of dollars of BP money,” Muth said, “and not get a diversion done.”

There’s another risk: the BP money could end up filling other budget holes.

“For as much as they scream about fixing the coast, it often ends up playing second fiddle to other budget concerns,” said Bernie Pinsonat, a Louisiana pollster. “The money had better be nailed down tight.”

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House For Sale: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Reduced to $68,000. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Sale: 114 E. 95th Place, Cut Off. 3 br, 2 ba. FMI call Kelly Gaudet at 601444-0062 or 601-5221502. _________________ Mobile Home For Sale: Double wide, 32x45.

Must be moved. Fixer upper.

Cut Off area. Call 6323138. _________________ Excel. Starter Home For Sale: New construction, 2 br, 1 ba, excel. location, low down payment. FMI call 985-264-6200 or 985-396-3000. _________________ Mobile Home For Sale: 3 br, 1 ba, 2005, 14x64 Patriot, vinyl siding, shingle roof, central heat/air, all electric, appl., asking $15,900. No rent to own. Call 985-6772975. _________________ Trailer For Sale: 14x79 single wide, fixer upper, needs to be moved, 3 br, 1 ba, located in Larose. Call 985-258-1467 for details. Asking $2500. _________________ House For Sale: 337517-2341 or 337-5172340.

Golden Meadow. 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft, on piers, lot 146x120, carport, garage/workshop, municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________

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OPPORTUNITY

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

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

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________

Office Space For Rent: 13372 W. Main, Hwy 1 and the corner of W. 25th St., Suite D, 1400 sq ft, with a waiting rm, receptionists space, 6 separate rooms, kitchenette & restroom. FMI call 985-693-8770. _________________

LAND

Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks.

Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s.

Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________ Land For Sale: 635x100, unrestricted & undeveloped, property in Galliano. Borders 40 arpent canal, great for crawfish pond, hunting, etc.

Call 985-696-7912, leave message. _________________

FOR RENT

House For Rent: 2 br, w/shed, partly furn., quiet neighborhood in Galliano, no pets, no smoking inside, background check. $775/mth, $700/dep. Call 985475-7763 or 985-6377763. _________________

FOR RENT 2ND MONTH FREE 2BR, 1ba. apartments, $650/mo. and $500/dep. Move in before 10/31 and you pay ZERO rent in November! No pets. Cut Off area. 985-2587510. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, on E. 7th St., Larose. Unfurnished. $500/mth, $500/dep.

Taking applications.

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Larose area. 200 E. 30th St., Lot 2. Call 985-258-6595. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.

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108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

House For Rent: 106 W. 161st St. in Galliano. 3 br, 1 ba, fenced yard. $900/mth, $900/dep.

Now taking applications. Call 985-2587352. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, renovated, fully furn., utilities included, background checks, no pets, no smoking inside. $800/mth, $800/dep. Call 985637-7273. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly remodeled, new roof, lg. covered porch at 227 W. 64th St, Cut Off. $800/mth, $800/dep. Call 985637-4269. _________________ HOUSE MATE WANTED: No pets, non smoker. Call 985215-0746. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 145 W. 63rd St., Cut Off. 1-yr. lease, 2 br, 1 ba, remodeled inside. No pets. $700/mth, $700/dep. Call or apply at location. 985632-3899. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, unfurn., living rm, kitchen, shared garage, ready to move in. Located in Larose area. Some appl. included. $1300/mth, $1000/ dep. Includes utilities (fixed), no pets, no smoking, Call 985258-6714. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, Lockport area, includes w/d, $700/mth, $700/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________

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Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, private street.

Call 985-677-1155. _________________ Duplex For Rent in Lockport area: 2 br, 1 ba, w/d, refrig. & included stove, w/d hook up. $750/mth, $500/dep. Call 985677-0915. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, $650/mth, $400/dep. in Galliano. Call 985278-8974. _________________ 2 Story House For Rent: Brick, in Galliano. 5 br, 3 ba, unfurn., no pets, no smoking inside. $ 1 4 0 0 / m t h , $1400/dep. Call 985696-7373. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 223 Green Acres St., Larose. 4 br, 2 ba, party rm., all new appl., dishwasher, central a/c, 3946 sq ft living area.

Call 985-258-8082. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Lockport-Valentine area, 3 br, 2 ba, lg. yard, w/d included, central air, clean & ready, $850/mth plus deposit.

985-6861838. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 1 ba, 16x80, unfurn., private lot. $700/mth, $400/dep.

No pets. Call 985278-0838. _________________ House For Rent: Ready to move in. 1 br, 1.5 ba, in quiet Cut Off neighborhood, very spacious, appl. included. $650/mth, $500/dep. FMI call 985-693-6510. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Ready to move in, remodeled. 3 br, 2 ba, great location in Larose area, appl. included. $1100/mth, $800/dep. FMI call 985-693-6510. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, fully furn., in the Golden Meadow area, $ 8 0 0 / m t h , $800/damge dep. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Unfurnished in Cut Off area.

2 br, 1 ba, includes stove, fridge & pd. water.

No pets. $600/mth, $500/dep.

FMI call 985-6326845. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 322 W. 47th St., Cut Off. Full kitchen, w/d, dishwasher, central ac, 3 br, 2 full baths. Call 985-2588082. _________________ Office For Rent: Professional-Immaculatebrick, 1040 sq ft, generator, 526 Main St., Lockport. $2000/mth. Call 985532-3531 or 985-8050234. _________________

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Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more.

Call The Lafourche Gazette FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used.

Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. _________________ Honey For Sale: Christy’s Local Raw Honey. 1 lb. jars-$5 ea. Call 985-6774178. _________________ 6x10 Cargo Trailer For Sale: Enclosed.

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AUTOS

1994 Ford Ranger For Sale: Runs good, ac works. Asking $575. Call 985-2784844. _________________ 2012 Toyota Corolla For Sale: 59,000 miles. Asking $8900.

Well maintained, excel. used car. Call Collin at 985-6967937. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Rain or shine, from 8 to 1, Tues. Oct. 20, Wed. Oct. 21 & Thurs. Oct. 22, 1st house 107 E. 131st St., Galliano.

Lots of everything.

Price to sell. _________________ 3 Fly. Garage Sale: Thurs. Oct. 22, 8 am to 3 pm at 109 W. 9th St. Clothes, comforter sets, knick knacks, 75 gal. reptile tank-$25, 29 gal. aquarium w/pump & stand-$75 and live guppies.

Early birds welcome after 5 pm on Wed. Rain or shine. _________________

HELP WANTED

The Lafourche Council on Aging has job opening for a Homemaker in the Galliano/Golden Meadow area. This job is for 22 hrs. per week at $9.72 per hr.

Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.

Must be able to pass state police background check. Deadline to apply is Fri., Oct. 23 at 12 noon.

Apply at LCOA Office in Mathews. 985-5320458. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

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.

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Call Linda or Penny for details:

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Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ Houses For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, $1400/mth; Newly remodeled, discount available. Near SL bridge, no pets.

Call 985-632-6188. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: Completely remodeled, unfurnished, 3 br, 2 ba, living rm, dining, lg. kitchen, carport, outside covered cooking area, spacious yard, quiet neighborhood, no pets, no smoking.

Larose, north of Intracoastal. $1100/mth, $800/dep. Call 985693-7040. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area: 1 br, 1 ba, w/d, $550/mth, $550/dep. Also 2 br, 1 ba, Brick House For Rent in Galliano area, with appl., No pets. $1000/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433. _________________ House For Rent: Unfurnished, 3 br, 1 ba, living rm, kitchen, laundry rm, quiet neighborhood.

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Seeking professional, energetic person who is responsible. Applicant must be willing to work special events, nights & weekends.

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Applicants must apply in person on Mon-Fri. from 9 am till 3 pm with a resume and references. 307 E. 5th St., Larose. www.bay oucivicclub.org. _________________ Hibbett Sports is hiring for its store in Cut Off. Retail Store Manager, Manager in Training, Assistant Manager, & Retail Sales Associate.

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Background check required. _________________ Gulf Coast Employment is accepting applications for all Offshore Licensed Captains, Offshore Licensed and Unlicensed Engineers & Offshore Experienced Deckhands. Call 985693-7750 or apply online at www.gulfcoast employ.com _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Route Manager Needed: No exp. necessary. Excel. pay, health, dental & supplement ins., vacation & holiday pay, Sundays off and more.

Apply at 14492 W. Main, Cut Off. Resumes to careers@rtostores.ne t. Frequent delivery and/or pickup of furn/appl. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Clean driving record.

Must pass criminal background check. _________________

Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ Firefighter/Operator and Fire Communications Officer (dispatcher): LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ Cook Needed for offshore supply vessel.

Exp. required. Apply in person at 20804 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow. No Phone Calls. _________________ Salon U is looking for a Licensed & Exp. Nail Technician, Massage Therapist, Esthetician and/or Hair Stylist. Please contact Rosalyn Chiasson at 985-696-4540. _________________ SBL Const., LLC, looking for Laborer, good working skills, transportation, TWIC card, driver’s license.

Call 985-665-1220. _________________

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. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Looking For an Exp. Automotive Mechanic. Call Watson Salvage Auto at 985637-0164. _________________

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Jefferson Parish Professional Job Opportunity HEAD START TEACHER – GRAND ISLE

Jefferson Parish Government is hiring a Head Start Teacher for our Grand Isle Head Start location. $2,442.25 monthly wage plus benefits. This position has responsibility as a classroom manager, working in conjunction with other staff to plan and coordinate classroom activities in compliance with Head Start guidelines. Applicants must be willing and able to accept a Head Start Teacher position in GRAND ISLE and must meet one (1) of the following: 1. Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or in an equivalent education major in which the primary focus of study is care and development of preschool children (i.e., children 3 to 5 years-of-age). OR 2.

Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any subject, including at least eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework relating to ECE; plus, at least six (6) months of experience working in an early childhood setting with preschool children. OR 3. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status in the classification of Head Start Teacher, Assistant; plus, possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any subject, including at least eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework relating to ECE. OR 4. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status in the classification of Head Start Teacher, Assistant; plus, possession of an accredited Associate’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or in an equivalent education major in which the primary focus of study is the care and development of preschool children; supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an early childhood setting with preschool children.

Call 504-364-2730 for more information or apply online at www.jeffparish.net/jppd.

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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. _________________

Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 985-696-7912, leave message. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates.

Keith Thayer at 985637-3569. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children ages infant to school age.

Call 985-696-2901, ask for Lee. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

985-637-8633 _________________ Barrios Carpentry We do it all!

Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________ 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 985632-2540 or 985-6965174. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

OBITUARIES

SAMUEL BRINLEE Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, at 12:00 p.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson for Samuel Craig Brinlee, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Berwick for the past three years, who passed away at the age of 40 on Thursday, October 8, 2015.

Pastor Marty Harden conducted the services.

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed!

Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ Jenny Dardar contact Henry J. Lafont, Jr., Attorney at Law at 985-693-3308. _________________

PETS

AKC Boxer Pups For Sale: 3 females, 5 males, colors areblack, white & fawn, 5 wks. old, View them at www.facebook. com/sageandsadies boxer pups or call 985-637-7748. _________________

PRAYERS

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

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

Amen

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THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine.

Amen Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favor will be granted.

Never known to fail.

AMEN

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A gathering of family and friends was held Tuesday, October 13, at Ibert’s from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Sam is survived by his wife, Natasha Lynn Brinlee; his five children, Alisa Evans, Lucas Brinlee, Maddox Brinlee, Zeph Brinlee, and Sam Nevaeh Brinlee; his mother, Paula Jean Rhodes; his father, Richard Craig Brinlee; his four siblings, Vicky Kilgore, Becky Billiot, Terrell Brinlee, and Raymond Robertson; his grandmothers, Norma Rhodes, Jean Rhodes, and Dorothy Brinlee; and his close friends, Danny Haines and Tobin Dinger.

He was preceded in death by his birth-father, Neal C. Deprima; and his grandfather, Dusty “Pere” Rhodes. __________________

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One arrested, one sought in Raceland shooting Sunday, October 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

EVELLIA BREAUX Evellia Pierce Breaux, 87, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015.

Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Saturday with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Aaron Breaux and wife Marilyn, Ricky Breaux and wife Cindy, Carroll Breaux and wife Diana, Kenneth Breaux and wife Dee; daughters, Linda Pierce, Tina Torres and husband Felix; brother, Edville Pierce; sisters, Ellia Schoenburger, Frances Estay, Clara Guidroz; 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Breaux; parents, Forest and Sidonia Pitre Pierce; son-in-law, Charles Pierce, Jr.; brothers, Vories and Abel Pierce; sister, Liza Cheramie and grandchild, Francisco Torres Gardon.

Evellia was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Holy Rosary choir and Eucharistic Minister.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. __________________

JILLANA GALLIANO Jillana Galliano, 46, a native of Cut Off, and resident of Grand Isle passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 9:00 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the church at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

She was survived by her husband, Kenneth Vandenberghe; mother and father, Andrew C. Galliano, Jr. and Martha Sue Galliano; brother, Eric Galliano and his wife Jackie Galliano; sister, Rachel LeBouef and her husband Alvin LeBouef; daughter, Jacquelin Galliano; daughter, Teisha Galliano; son, Jude Galliano and his wife Heather Galliano; son, Drew Richeaux; and her five grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents, Andrew C. Galliano, Sr. and Rosie Galliano; maternal grandparents, Luther Jackson “Red” Sorrell and Betty Sorrell.

In our hearts we believe that in lieu of flowers Jill would have preferred all contributions to go to her grandchildren. Jude Galliano and Rachel LeBouef have opened an account at South Lafourche Bank. If you are lead to donate please contact the Cut Off branch. __________________

Sheriff Craig Webre announced one person has been arrested and another is being sought in connection to a shooting that occurred on Sunday night. A warrant for attempted murder has been issued for the arrest of Torry Hunter, 27, of Alexandria, and Pachen Canty, 35, of Raceland has been arrested as an accessory.

At around 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, deputies and detectives were dispatched to the 500 block of St. Louis Street in Raceland in reference to a shooting. They learned a male subject had been shot in the abdomen and was transported to Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland.

Through investigation, detectives learned the victim was involved in a verbal altercation with another man, later identified as Torry Hunter. During the argument, Hunter allegedly brandished a handgun and fired two rounds at the victim, one of which struck the victim in the abdomen.

Hunter then entered the passenger side of a car belonging to Pachen Canty who was present during the

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 8, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kyron Folse, 19, Raceland. Simple battery.

Rickey Cheramie, 26, Cut Off. Contempt of court (9 cts).

Jared Thibodaux, 26, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Timothy Jones, 31, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Jovonta Johnson, 22, Thibodaux.

Public intimidation (threats), resisting an officer.

Thibodaux Police Department Donnie Smith, 54, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.

OCTOBER 12, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Durel Jackson, 29, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Jarrett Arceneaux, 31, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Michael Hickman, 52, Houma.

Contempt of court (4 cts).

Lois Young, 32, Raceland. Con-

Torry Hunter

Pachen Canty

incident. Canty then allegedly entered the driver’s side and drove Hunter away from the area.

On Tuesday, October 13, detectives made contact with Canty and questioned her regarding the incident.

Following questioning, Canty was placed under arrest and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. She was charged harboring a fugitive (accessory after the fact). Her bond has not yet been set.

Torry Hunter is wanted for attempted second degree murder, and detectives are asking for the public’s help to locate him. He is described as a slender black male with a height around

5’7” and is also known by his nickname, “Bird”. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-7437433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

The victim was eventually airlifted to University Hospital in New Orleans where he is currently listed in stable condition.

tempt of court Elizabeth Perque, 24, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery.

Thibodaux Police Department Jore Elizondro, 30, Thibodaux.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Saige Guidry, 24, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 Joshua Clement, 35, Thibodaux.

Possession of marijuana, resisting an officer, fugitive, poss. or dist. of drug para.

Lacey Richard, 30, Thibodaux.

Disturbing the peace.

Reonnieca Turner, 26, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Michael Bourgeois, 43, Gibson.

Theft (4 cts), simple burglary-immovable structure.

Christopher Doiron, 29, Galliano.

Contempt of court Jackquealyn Delatte, 24, Cut Off. Possession or dist. of drug para, poss. of meth.

GRAND ISLE ARRESTS September 2, 2015 Matthew Maderer, 32, Grand Isle.

Theft of utilities.

September 3, 2015 Michael Quinn, 53, Grand Isle. Hit and run.

September 4, 2015 Gina Cheramie, 46, Grand Isle.

Littering, poss. of meth.

September 6, 2015 Timothy Stevens, 24, Grand Isle.

ROMV (2 cts), resisting an officer, public intimidation, simple criminal damage to property (2 cts), battery of an officer.

Darrell Lafont, Jr., 34, Grand Isle.

Illegal poss. of firearm, flight from an officer.

Elvis Joseph Scott, 36, Houma.

Reckless operation of a motor vehicle, 6 cts. negligent injury.

September 8, 2015 Dysen Dardar, 17, Golden Meadow. Simple burglary, simple criminal damage to property.

Troy Comfort, 17, Galliano. Simple burglary, simple criminal damage to property.

David Nelson, 18, Galliano. Simple burglary, simple criminal damage to property.

September 18, 2015 Ken Vandenburg, Grand Isle.

Reckless operation of a motor vehicle September 20, 2015 Cole Rabon, 29, Grand Isle. Attempted simple battery, illegal poss. of stolen things.

September 28, 2015 Dennis Prejeant, Grand Isle. Violation of town nuisance ordinance.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you can’t seem to focus your attention on one thing this week.

However, wandering thoughts may put you in touch with some better ideas.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may like to tackle projects on your own, but sometimes letting someone else pitch in can provide a fresh perspective and a new way of doing things.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It’s time to get serious about your job-seeking efforts, Gemini. Start putting out feelers and see what is available. Also, fine-tune your résumé to get noticed.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, while success brings you many things, it can feel lonely at the top. Make some time to reconnect and hang out with friends this week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, listen more than you speak in the coming days. You can learn so much more by remaining quiet and taking it all in, and others will appreciate your attentiveness.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, after an exciting event, life may seem a little mundane for a while. Happiness is what you make of it. Try a new hobby or make some new friends.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Expand your social circles and you may meet some influential new people, Libra. This can only help your reputation and open up new doors to various opportunities.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, take control of a situation that comes to light this week. No one else seems capable of taking the reins but you. Chances are you will be an excellent leader.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be unable to keep everything organized this week. Don’t fret, as you need not be in complete control at every moment.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be inspired to do something creative but don’t know where to begin. Pisces may be a good source of inspiration. You can work on a project together.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, make the necessary changes in your life to put primary goals back on target. These may be career or fitness goals or even plans to increase family time.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, this week may start off a little differently than most, but by midweek you will find your groove.

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Sunday, October 18, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Annie Coco Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association

Fall is finely here and there is no better time to add new plants to your landscape than now and during the coming months.

By planting in the fall through early winter, we take advantage of the great opportunity we have in Louisiana to get plants established. Planting from October through January allows root growth to occur at a time when shoot growth and flowering are minimal.

Most trees, shrubs and ground covers are planted in the spring, but fall is really the best time to plant!

Trees can be planted in the next few months.

Shrubs can be added to your landscape. Roses and flowering perennials do great when planted in the fall. You can also add cool season bedding plants to your landscape or in containers or planter boxes to enhance your patios and outdoor living areas. A new or renovated lawn can be sodded in the fall of the year with great results.

Some of the most popular and best trees for Louisiana landscapes include the Southern live oak, Southern magnolia (our state flower), bald cypress (our state tree), crape myrtles, deciduous oaks (nuttall, willow, southern red, shumard), southern sugar

maple, hollies, vitex, evergreen sweetbay magnolia and pines.

Shrubs make up the main background plants for most home landscapes.

Many home gardeners plant shrubs during spring, because that is when most of us think about gardening and that is when garden centers have the best availability. Selecting shrubs recommended for Louisiana, choosing a goodquality plant at your local independent garden center, following proper planting procedures, and providing recommended follow-up care will lead to success.

Popular shrubs planted in Louisiana landscapes include azaleas, camellias, sasanquas, hydrangeas, Indian hawthorns, loropetalums, viburnum, cleyera, ligustrums, dwarf yaupons, hollies and gardenias.

For landscape color, try the Knock Out and Drift series roses. Cool season flowers include pansies, violas, dianthus, snapdragons, garden mums, calendula, ornamental kale and cabbage and much more.

Perennial flowers like gaillardia, verbena, coneflowers, Louisiana iris, daylilies and rudbeckia establish well when planted in the fall and will perform better next year when planted now.

A well-designed landscape most often contains both deciduous and ever-

green plants. Seasonal change is accented by using both types. Create or renew a landscape with a variety of plants. This creates contrasting plant forms, textures, and colors. Using best management practices to properly place deciduous and evergreen plants in a landscape improves energy conservation during the summer and winter months.

Landscaping is a great way to give your home a

beautiful appearance, as well as make outdoor spaces more useful and functional for the family.

The benefits of a wellplanned landscape are many, from providing shade, privacy and color, to correcting drainage problems and creating outdoor living areas.

Beautiful landscaping increases the value of your home by as much as 20% according to some estimates.

You can get tips on landscaping your home and information on recom-

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

Flying Blonde

A blonde went to a flight school insisting she wanted to learn to fly that day. As all the planes were currently in use, the owner agreed to instruct her on how to pilot the helicopter solo by radio.

He took her out,

showed her how to start it, gave her the basics, and sent her on her way.

After she climbed 1000 feet, she radioed in. “I’m doing great! I love it! The view is so beautiful, and I’m starting to get the hang of this.”

After 2000 feet, she radioed again, saying how easy it was to fly.

The instructor watched her climb over 3000 feet, and was beginning to worry that she hadn’t radioed in. A few minutes later, he watched in horror as she crashed about half a mile away.

He ran over and pulled her from the wreckage.

When he asked what happened, she said: “I don’t know! Everything was going fine, but as I got higher, I was starting to get cold. I turned off the big fan, but I can’t remember what happened after.”

mended ornamental plants for Louisiana by visiting the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association website (www.lnla.org). There you can also find listings of landscape professionals and independent garden centers who are association members. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (www.ldaf.state .la.us) is also an excellent

reference to find Louisiana licensed horticulture professionals to help you with major projects.

Fall is a great time to enhance your outdoor living spaces. The Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association wants every family to plant together this fall. We want you to “buy it, plant it, grow it, love it”.