Sunday, November 6, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette by The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

Early voting in Louisiana shatters records from 4 years ago By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana voters turned out in record numbers during early voting, according to data released W Wednesday that surprised a top elections official, who had worried the animosity of the presidential race could cause a voting slump. Secretary of State Tom Schedler said voters’ anger about the presidential candidates, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton, instead seems to be driving people to the polls in Louisiana. “The numbers are staggering,” he said. More than 515,000 voters cast their ballots early in Louisiana’s weeklong early voting period that ended Tuesday — 17 percent of the state’s 3 million registered voters.

SERVING: MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE CUT OFF • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE

Voters to elect a new president Tuesday Several local key races to also be decided

Voters will go to the polls this Tuesday, neth “Neco” Doucet who has been interim signed up for November 8 to elect a new president and cast constable since the former constable, Carl Golden Meadow Town Council, ballots for other statewide and regional races Doucet, died in January. Up for election in Lockport are the offices including forthat may be also decided that day. Thirteen candidates running for president of mayor and police chief, along with two mer Police Chief Chet Louviere, will be on Tuesday’s ballot, with Democrat spots for Town Council members. Incumbent Lockport Police Chief Warren with the top five Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Vedros will be challenged by two other candi- vote getters to be Trump being the most notable ones. Voters will choose among 24 candidates dates, Hamilton “Buck” Guidroz and former elected. David Adams is the only one of the five vying for the U.S. Senate seat now held by re- Police Chief Ernest P. Boudreaux, Sr. Three candidates are seeking the Lock- council members not running for re-election. tiring Republican David Vitter. Voters statewide will also consider six proVoters in some parts of central and south-t port Mayor’s seat to replace Mayor Paul ern Lafourche Parish will help elect a U.S. Champagne who announced in June he posed constitutional amendments, most dealing with tax and financialV actions the would not • seek a second term. representative for the 1st Congressional S MATHEWS • DisGHEENS LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • changes LAROSE Legislature approved earlier this year. Breaux, Edward “Coach Ed” ReinGene trict.CSeven candidates are vying for this seat • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE Some voters in the central part of the which Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, currently hardt and current Lockport Councilman Craig parish will also decide on a 2-mill property tax Rogers are vying for the seat. represents. For Lockport Town Council Division A, for a period of ten years for Hospital Service Voters in some central, but mostly northern parts of the parish will also decide on a Ralph Sapia will face opposition from Stephen District no. 2 for the constructing, maintainU.S. representative for the 6th Congressional Baudoin. Both are hoping to replace Donovan ing and operating the hospital facilities. In races with three or more candidates, if District seat which Garret Graves, R-Baton Barker, who did not seek re-election. Also in Lockport, Division E Councilman no one receives more than half the vote Nov. Rouge, currently holds. In south Lafourche, the District 4 consta- Weldon “Chunky” Triche faces opposition 8, the top two will compete in a Dec. 10 runoff. ble seat is also on the ballot. Voters will decide from “Rescue Wayne” Bourgeois Jr. between Sullivan “Silkey” Cheramie and KenIn Golden Meadow, eleven candidates See Election Page 3-A

Voters to decide on six Constitutional Amendments

Voters will also decide the fate of six Constitutional Amendments in this Tuesday’s election. Two deal with budget deficits, one with college and university management boards, another for parish registrar of voters, one involves corporate federal and state taxes, and one deals with property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of military, law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Amendment No. 1 involves parish registrar of voters. A vote FOR Amendment No. 1 would require the Legislature to set qualifications that future candidates for appointment as parish registrar of voters would have to meet before being considered by parish governing bodies. There currently are no qualifications required for holding the office. A vote AGAINST would allow parish governments to continue making appointments, regardless of qualifications. Amendment No. 2 involves college tuition and fees. The constitution currently requires that imposing new fees or increasing existing fees by the state – or any board, department, or agency of the state – requires a two-thirds vote of the Legislature. This applies to tuition and fees charged to students attending public postsecondary education institutions.

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MEETINGS MONDAY, NOV. 7

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

PARISHWIDE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD 6:00 p.m. Lafourche Govt. Building 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 S.L. BEACHFRONT DEV. 6:00 p.m. South Lafourche Library 16241 E. Main - Galliano

AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. Hwy. 308 - Galliano LAF. PARISH COUNCIL Special Meeting 5:30 p.m. Lafourche Govt. Bldg. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews

LAF. ANIMAL SHELTER Advisory Board 6:00 p.m. Lafourche Govt. Bldg. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews

INSIDE

Arrests.............................5-A Calendar of Events.........2-A Classifieds......................4-A

Horoscopes.....................5-A

Lottery.............................2-A News In Brief...................6-A

Obituaries........................4-A

Surfin’ the Net.................5-A Worship Directory............6-A

Staff photo by Babs

Another successful French Food Festival in the books. One of the area’s, and the state’s most popular festivals wrapped up last weekend with great food, music and dancing, carnival rides and more. Now that the festival season is pretty much wrapped up on the bayou, can we restart and do October all over again? It passed much too fast. And don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday night as Daylight Savings Time ends November 6.

Tax law proposals released to lawmakers MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s lawmakers are being urged to make sweeping changes to the state’s sales, personal income and property tax policies, in an effort to end state government’s boom-andbust budgeting cycles. A 13-member study group of economists, tax experts and other policy leaders, created by state lawmakers, released its proposals Wednesday after months of work. The ideas will form the basis of a planned tax overhaul debate in the 2017 legislative session.

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The proposals, “if adopted as a comprehensive set of reforms, will help to establish a long-term, stable foundation for Louisiana’s finances,” Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson and LSU economist Jim Richardson, co-chairs of the task force, wrote to legislative leaders. The pair wrote that they believe the recommendations would provide sufficient money to run state government while also being “fair, easy to comply with and competitive with other states.” The recommendations would lower tax rates, broaden what items are subject to taxes and reduce the number of complicated state tax breaks.

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For the first time in nearly 40 years, a jury has voted to put someone to death for a crime committed in Lafourche Parish. Twelve jurors took David Brown about an hour Tuesday to make the unanimous decision for David Brown, 38, of Houma. That’s the same amount of time they took Sunday to unanimously convict Brown of first-degree murder in the Nov. 4, 2012,

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Calendar of Events News to Use!

CCC to help public apply for health ins.

In an effort to help our area population with the process of applying for Medicaid, Medicare or filling out an Affordable Care Act application, a representative from a local medical clinic will provide assistance at the Catholic Community Center. All residents who lost their health insurance when they lost their job need to be aware that health insurance must be obtained or the penalty assessed on them by the federal government will be $695 per person, due with their income taxes. Help with these applications will be provided on Monday, Nov. 7 from 2 - 4 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and Friday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Those in need of this coverage are encouraged to come by the Catholic Community Center, 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano, next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations].

Duck calling contest to raise funds for fire dept.

Lafourche Fire District #1 is sponsoring Beck’s 16th annual Duck Calling Contest that will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 4293 Hwy. 1, Raceland.

Registration starts at 6 p.m. with the contest starting at 7 p.m. Jr. division (14 and under) will be $5; Sr. division (15 and up) will be $10. Cash prizes will be given to first place, $75; second place, $50; and third place, $25. Hamburgers and fries will be sold for $6.50. Auctions will be held and door prizes will be given. $1 raffles will also be available. All proceeds to go to Lafourche Fire District #1. Any questions, call Francis Plaisance, Jr. at 985-686-9418.

Tarpon Battalion to host Veterans ceremony

The Tarpon Battalion will host a Veteran’s Day ceremony on November 9 at South Lafourche High School. All veterans are invited to attend. Anyone interested in attending can call (337) 2566262 or send an e-mail to jnowakowski@mylpsd.com to reserve a seat or for more information.

Holy Savior School to host Veterans program

Holy Savior Catholic School in Lockport would like to invite local Veterans of all branches of the armed forces to a special Veteran’s Day Mass. The Mass will take place on November 11 at 8:45 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church. A special section for the veterans will be reserved in the front of Church. If there is inclement weather that morning, Mass will be held in the Holy Savior School gym. The school gym is located at 201 Church St., Lockport.

GMMS to host Veterans Day parade

Golden Meadow Middle School will have their annual Veteran’s Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be in the cafeteria at 10 a.m. with the parade beginning at 11 a.m., starting at the GMMS and proceeding to the American Legion Home at 2406 S. Bayou Drive. Any interested in taking part of the parade, needs to be at the school before 10:30 a.m. Please call Willis Toups at 475-5253, if you are interested in riding in the parade.

Lockport KCs to host dance Nov. 12

Grab your dancing partner and get ready for fun on Saturday, November 12 as American Idol finalist Cameron Richard performs for the Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary fundraiser. The event will be held at the Lockport KC Home on Seventh Street. Cost is $10 per person, BYOL, ice and soft drink set ups will be sold for $5. Tickets can be purchased at the Holy Savior church office or by contacting Malvina at 985-805-0938 or Nicole at 985-856-8627.

Participants sought for GM Christmas parade

The Town of Golden Meadow will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 26 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Participation in the parade will be free and open to the public. Participants may decorate floats, trailers or golf carts. Participants in the parade must be at least 4 years old. Prior to the parade, Santa and friends will be at the pavilion at Oakridge

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Park from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Pictures will be allowed, but you must bring your own camera. There will also be other entertainment for the kids along with treats. Anyone taking part in the parade should be at the park no late than 2:30 p.m. to line up to head on the north end of town. The parade will travel south and end at the Town Hall where there will be a tree lighting ceremony and refreshments served. To enter the parade, a registration form must be completed. Please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-6372407 or Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501.

Veterans invited to luncheon on Nov. 13

The Veterans Memorial Board will have a Veterans luncheon on Sunday, November 13 at the V.F.W. Post 8538, located at 2223 V.F.W. Ave behind LCO in Larose. Lunch will be served at noon. All local veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the annual luncheon.

Crafters needed for St. Joseph’s arts show

Crafters are invited to register for a booth at St. Joseph’s Annual Arts and Craft Show to be held on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the St. Joseph Recreation Center. Booths of approximately 10’ x 10’ space are available for $40. Call Lorey at 632-7382 for more information and a registration form.

12U Cajun Cannons looking for players

The 12 and under Cajun Cannons travel baseball team is looking for one or two players to round out the roster for the upcoming season. Current players are from the Thibodaux area and the coach is from Larose. Practices will be split between Thibodaux and Larose. The group is an above average AA team hoping to be AAA by years end. Any interested parties can call 985-691-3418 for more info.

few screws loose, but one of them will be better for us down here. What they ought to do is let a Cajun run the Maison Blanc for a few years. I read somewhere that Obama spent almost $1 million on just one dinner party at that Maison Blanc. $1 million! No wonder America is broke! You know what a coon ass can do with that much money! We can make a big enough gumbo to feed the whole country and still have enough to freeze for another meal. We need to elect someone who knows how to save money because things are bad, bad. The people need jobs. Eh ben, c’est tout pour asteur. When I get another question you’ll get another answer. -Tante Camilla

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Words of advice from a Good Ole Cajun Woman!

[Dear Aunt Ka-Me-La]

Dear Tante Camilla, Are you going to vote for the upcoming election? I’m so torn on whom to vote for in the presidential race. I don’t like Hillary Clinton but I also think Donald Trump is crazy too. I think I’m just not going to vote. Signed, Worried about America

Readers can submit questions to Tante Camilla. She will respond to inquiries with sage advice that will also include a bit of humor and a lot of Cajun charm. Readers can send questions in the following ways: Mail: The Lafourche Gazette c/o Tante Camilla, P.O. Box 1450, Larose LA 70373, email: ads@TLGnewspaper.com, drop the letter off at The Lafourche Gazette during office hours (M-F, 8-4), or send a private message through The Lafourche Gazette’s Facebook page. Pen names can be used. The Gazette will not publish the letter writer’s name or personal information. Names may be changed to protect the letter writer or other parties involved.

Dear Worried: Beb, it’s up to you if you vote or not; but I always tell people this: If you don’t vote, then don’t let me hear you complain about the outcome. Tante Camilla always votes because a long time ago women didn’t have that right. My momma used to talk about the time when she first got to vote and how proud and scared she was. Now we just take it for granted. Anyway, bonjour, mes amis. This is Tante Camilla ready to give you some advice. So venez ici and écoutez. I’m not going to tell you who you should vote for, chére. That’s up to you. But you better think about some things. Chances are you or someone you love works in the oilfield. So you need to look at the person who is going to do the best for the oil and gas workers. I think both those couyons have a

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Election

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The polls will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 6 a.m. through 8 p.m. Visit geauxvote.com for information. The list of candidates in Lafourche and the statewide races include: U.S. SENATOR: • Beryl Billiot, no party-Kentwood. • Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette. • Foster Campbell, D-Bossier City. • “Joseph” Cao, R-Harvey. • Thomas R. Clements, a Libertarian from Lafayette. • Donald “Crawdaddy” Crawford, R-Covington. • David Duke, R-Mandeville. • Derrick Edwards, D-Harvey. • Caroline Fayard, D-Baton Rouge. • John Fleming, R-Minden. • LeRoy Gillam, a Libertarian from Washington. • Troy Hebert, no partyJeanerette. • John Kennedy, R-Baton Rouge.

• Gary Landrieu, D-New Orleans. • William Robert “Bob” Lang Jr., an independent from Natchitoches. • “Rob” Maness, R-Madisonville. • Kaitlin Marone, no party-New Orleans. • Charles Marsala, R-Metairie. • MV “Vinny” Mendoza, D-Ponchatoula. • Abhay Patel, R-New Orleans. • Joshua Pellerin, D-Lafayette. • Gregory Taylor Jr., an independent from New Orleans. • Arden Wells, no party-Ponchatoula. • Peter Williams, D-Lettsworth. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE: 1st Congressional District: • Eliot Barron, a Green Party member from New Orleans; • Lee Ann Dugas, D-Kenner; • Danil Ezekial Faust, D-New Orleans; • Richard M. Fontanesi, a Libertarian from Baton Rouge; • Howard Kearney, a Libertarian from Mandeville; • (I) Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson; • Joseph “Joe” Swider, D-New Orleans; • Chuemai Yang, no party-Kenner. 6th Congressional District: • Robert Lamar “Bob” Bell, RBaton Rouge;

• Richard M. Fontanesi, a Libertarian from Baton Rouge; • Devin Lance Graham, an independent from Prairieville; • (I) Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge; • Richard Lieberman, D-Laplace; • Jermaine Sampson, D-Norco. LAFOURCHE CONSTABLE: DISTRICT 4: • Sullivan “Silkey” Cheramie, DGolden Meadow; • Kenneth “Neco” Doucet, DGalliano. LOCKPORT MAYOR: • Gene Breaux, no party-Lockport. • Edward “Coach Ed” Reinhardt, D-Lockport. • Craig Rogers, R-Lockport. LOCKPORT POLICE CHIEF: • Ernest P. Boudreaux Sr., DLockport. • Hamilton “Buck” Guidroz, DLockport. • (I) Warren Vedros, D-Lockport. LOCKPORT TOWN COUNCIL: DIVISION A: • Stephen Baudoin, R-Lockport; • Ralph Sapia, R-Lockport. DIVISION E: • “Rescue Wayne” Bourgeois Jr., R-Lockport; • (I) Weldon “Chunky” Triche, DLockport. GOLDEN MEADOW TOWN COUNCIL: • Craig Boudreaux, no partyGolden Meadow. • Ashton “Nu” Cheramie, no party-Golden Meadow. • (I) Jody P. Cheramie, an independent from Golden Meadow. • Troy Dufrene, D-Golden Meadow. • Laci Bouziga Latiolais, RGolden Meadow. • (I) Lindberg “Bap” Lorraine, an independent from Golden Meadow. • Chet “Chief” Louviere, RGolden Meadow. • (I) Priscilla Mounic, no partyGolden Meadow. • Kip Plaisance, R-Golden Meadow. • (I) Willis P. Toups, R-Golden Meadow. • Edward “E.J.” Verdin, no partyGolden Meadow.

To the voters of the Town of Lockport:

Every person is as important as the next … and you, the citizens of Lockport, are, and will be, my top priority. It’s time to bring back fairness, pride, honesty, professionlism, and impartiality to the office of Police Chief of the Town of Lockport. My goals are: - to be a full-time police chief, available whenever and wherever needed. - instill an open door policy with a no-nonsense attitude - bring back community policing - start a Neighborhood Watch - put “Say No to Drugs” back in our schools - bring back the Junior Police Force (begun by former Chief Nathan Champagne)

Elect a Proven Leader

# Please vote

Ernest Boudreaux

Chief of Police Town of Lockport Tuesday, Nov. 8 A man of the people and for ALL the people! With your help and God’s help … we CAN MOVE LOCKPORT FORWARD TOGETHER! Paid for by Ernest Boudreaux

Amendments From 1-A

College and university officials say they should be able to control what they charge. A vote FOR would allow managements board of the LSU, Southern University, University of Louisiana, and Community and Technical College systems to set tuition and fees for their campuses. A vote AGAINST would continue legislative control over tuition and fees. Amendment No. 3 involves corporate income tax computation. The constitution currently allows businesses that file corporate income taxes to deduct the amount paid in federal taxes from the amount of income used to calculate what is owed in state taxes. A vote FOR Amendment No. 3 would remove that business deduction and allow Act. No. 8 of the First E.S. to become effective on Jan. 1, 2017, changing the tiered corporate rates and brackets to a flat tax of 6.5% on Louisiana taxable income. A vote AGAINST would continue allowing corporations to deduct their federal taxes from the amount paid to the state. Amendment No. 4 involves property tax exemptions for surviving spouses. A vote FOR Amendment No. 4 would grant an exemption from paying property taxes to the unmarried surviving spouses of members of the U.S.

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Armed Forces or Louisiana National Guard and of most law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty. Only spouses of law enforcement and firefighting personnel who were receiving supplemental pay would qualify. The provision would go into effect for 2017 property taxes and succeeding years when applications and documentation are filed yearly with parish assessors. A vote AGAINST would retain the current system in which the spouses receive the same homestead exception as any homeowner. Amendment No. 5 involves the state’s revenue stabilization trust fund. A vote FOR Amendment No. 5 would adjust how revenue from oil and gas production would be utilized. Less would go into the general fund and more would go into transportation and paying off state employee and teacher retirement systems’ unfunded liability. The current Budget Stabilization (Rainy Day) Fund would be maintained at its maximum level. A vote AGAINST would continue the current sys-

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tem and leave the money for general state purposes. Amendment No. 6 involves eliminating projected deficits. The constitution contains language for eliminating deficits, giving the governor authority to cut a limited amount and the Legislature even more, but some dedicated funds are protected. A vote FOR Amendment No. 6 would increase the amount of money from constitutional funds that could be used to close deficits, but would add to the number of funds that can’t be touched. To be protected are the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund, the Conservation Fund, the Oilfield Site Restoration Fund, any healthcare provider fees or assessments in the Hospital Stabilization Fund, the Louisiana Medical Assistance Trust Fund, and supplemental pay for fulltime local law enforcement and fire protection officers. A vote AGAINST would retain the current process. The polls will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 6 a.m. through 8 p.m. Visit geauxvote.com for information.

To the citizens of the town of Lockport:

As you know November 8th is Election Day and we have some very important decisions to make concerning our town. Most of you know me as Coach Ed who has a heart to help children. I also have a heart for the wonderful people of this community and desire to serve you as your next mayor. I grew up in Lockport and have lived here for 66 years. I truly believe that it is time for a change and I am the man that is ready to work for you, the people. I am retired after 35 years of owning and operating a contracting business. With 35 years of experience, I have the knowledge to lead our town employees to fix the problems we have, rather than spending extra money on outside contractors. By doing so the town would benefit by saving money that could be used for other issues. I could also lead and guide the council as a zoning committee rather than paying an outside company. I also think it is very important that the people are able to reach our elected officials. I will be a full time Mayor who will be available to the people. What I don't have experience in is being a politician. I believe the people of Lockport are tired of the empty promises that are made every four years. It's time to elect a man who will actually do what he says. Our roads are full of potholes and need to be resurfaced. There is still extensive work that needs to be done concerning the drainage and sewage in town. We also have a serious problem with blighted properties. These things definitely need attention in order for new businesses to want to move in and in turn bring new revenue to the town. I would like to work alongside of you to make the necessary changes that would bring pride to our community that we all love. I ask that you would allow me to be the voice you deserve. The pictures below speak volumes. Can we really afford 4 more years of this type of experience? You be the judge.

Bad Roads

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Broken Sidewalks

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Mayor, Town of Lockport On Tuesday, November 8th

It’s time for changes! Vote for a man who cares! Paid for by Edward (Coach Ed) Reinhardt

Inadequate Drainage

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HOMES

House to be moved or torn down for materials. Call 985-6378198 or 985-258-5775. _________________ Lease Purchase Option: Victorian 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in Larose on LA.1 (quiet neighborhood). Asking $128,000. For details call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ House For Sale: with bayou side property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office, 2 car garage. 1750 sq.ft.; huge, partially fenced yard, 125â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x288â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ Home For Sale/ Rent/ Lease to Own: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; 2000 sq.ft. in Cut Off; partially furnished; $1200 per month to rent; $155,000 to buy; Call 985-677-1149. _________________ Home For Sale in Golden Meadow: 145 N. 2nd Street; 3 bedroom, 2 bath; 1300 sq.ft.; $105,000; fenced in yard with shed; (985) 696-6016, leave message. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________ 6 Room Office Building For Rent: Hwy 1 on bayouside in Cut Off. 14899 West Main. $520/month includes water bill. 985-7723258 or 985-4130791. _________________

LAND

Reduced! Land For Sale: Must Sale! 100x619. 1.4 acres, down West 164th St., Galliano. Last section in back, borders and access to canal. Great for investment, crawfish pond, etc. Undeveloped and unrestricted. Asking $20,000. Call 985696-7912. _________________ Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________

FOR RENT

Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, living, dining room. Call Daniel at 985-2911684 or Barbara at 985-213-3914. _________________ LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome. Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. To see pics go to w w w. c o t e b l a n c h e apartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________

Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; partially furnished; location West 41st St., Cut Off; $900/monthly; $500/ damage deposit; utilities included. 985278-0122. _________________ Executive Home For Rent: 4 huge bedrooms, walk in closet, custom made cabinets, 2 kitchens, formal dining room, breakfast nook, pantry room, patio, double garage, nice, quiet neighborhood in Cut Off. 148 East 58th Street. $1300/month and $1000/deposit. No smoking inside and no pets. background checks. 985475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ 2 Properties for Rent: Down West 64th Street in Cut Off. 2 bedroom trailer, $500 rent; 2 bedroom trailer, $400 rent. Call 632-3045. _________________ REDUCED! Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; $850/deposit; $850/month; wood floors; appliances furnished; yard is 100x200; no smoking; no pets; 412 West 41st Street in Cut Off. Call (985) 665-1508. _________________ For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath; large kitchen; washer/ dryer; completely furnished; no $550/desmoking; posit; $900/rent. 172 West 59th St., Cut Off. 504-416-5165. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath; partially furnished; in Golden Meadow area; no pets; $800 amonth/ $800 damage deposit. FMI call 985-6651220. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath in Golden Meadow. $650/month. Also, 1 bedroom, 1 bath in Cut Off. All utilities paid. $550/ month. Call 985-6917078. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: utilities paid; furnished, linens and utensils, washer and dryer; 1 bd. with kitchen/living area. Call 632-5610. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath in Golden Meadow. Available November 1. $800/per month, I pay water, you pay electric. Call or text Kenny at 225-2871725. _________________ House For Rent: newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath on West 58th St., in Cut Off. Central air/ heat; washer/ dryer hookups. $850/ month; $500/security deposit. 985-2585926 _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apt. Apt. #1 is available for $575/month and a $600 damage deposit. No pets. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________

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

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. _________________ 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. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 .5 bath in Larose on LA-1. $950/month. Call Diane at 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________

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. _________________ 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. _________________ Cabana For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1.5 bath; private neighborhood; double carport; all utilities paid, includes cable; $900/month; $600/deposit. Call 677-6255. _________________ 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; 985$850/deposit. 693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

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MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ 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 street from Community Bible Church. Asking $5,000. If interested call 985-637-7097. _________________ Leaving the Bayou Sale! Everything for sale!! Furniture, small fridge, washer/ dryer, lawn mower, floor rugs, area rugs, kitchen table and chairs, etc. FMI Call 850-723-8231. _________________

CAMPERS

2004 Camper For Sale: 2004 32 ft. Cardinal Fifth Wheel; 3 slide outs; king bed; 2 recliners; brand new tires, battery; very good condition; $9,000. Call Daniel Hebert at 985-6933702.

GARAGE SALES

Trash and Treasure Sale: Antiqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, collectibles, Hammered Aluminum, Depression Glass, Tartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Dolls, Jewelry, Lamps, Furniture, Too Much To List. Shop will be open. New Hwy 3235, 1288 North Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow; in back of Chez Ya Ya, Saturday, November 12 from 8am to 2pm. Phone 985-278-2221. _________________

HELP WANTED

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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ 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 _________________ Commercial Cleaning Services is looking for highly motivated, dependable individuals, for part time cleaning specialist. Submit application to skyrenllc@gmail.com. _________________

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

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Salon Thairapy is looking for a full time hairdresser. Booth renter. Call Michelle Lefort at 985-6375151 for more information. _________________ Candlewood and Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Marriott of Cut Off is currently hiring for all positions. All positions have open flexible available including weekends, nights and holidays. Reliable transportation is necessary. If you feel you would be a good fit please apply in person at Candlewood Suites or Holiday Inn Express in Cut Off. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applicants. _________________ Controller for Houma, LA Manufacturing Company. Position is responsible for all accounting, finance activities, systems, and reporting including: production of financial statements, job cost/ WIP/ inventory, payroll and sales tax payments, balance sheet reconciliations. Requirements: accounting or finance degree; job cost accounting experience preferred. Email resume to acctingjobinhouma@gmail.com _________________ AAA Complete A/C, Heat and Electric is seeking a full time experienced HVAC Technician/ Installer/ Electrician. Computer experience a must! Send resume and references to aaacomplete1@viscom.net _________________ Salon U is looking for an experienced hairstylist, nail technician, and/or message therapist. FMI call Rosalyn Chiasson at 696-4540 or 5322305. _________________ Looking for Part Time help. Must have transportation and cell phone and good work ethic. Full time position available for right person. Non smokers preferred. Call Tommy for appointment at 985-6374133. Se buska hombre para trabajar temporal. Si es buen trabajador puede ser de planta. Que no fume. Llama a Tomas. Numero es 985-6374133. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ TOO MANY loans? We can help! Consolidate multiple unsecured loans into 1 low monthly payment. Save hundreds every month! Call 855-8319714. _________________ Double J Roofing Specialize in re-roofs, metal roofs, aluminum roofs, patio enclosures and repairs. 20 years experience and doing business in all parishes. Get the best for less! One call we do it all! Free estimates and senior discounts and financing available. Office: 985-722-3129, Cell: 985-870-6911.

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. _________________ 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. _________________ I sit with elderly. I have good experience and good references. Call Ella at 985-2910014 for more info. _________________ Off the Bone Deer Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausages. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month. 985-291-1579. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ J & 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. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Earlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. 985-691-7570. _________________

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SERVICE Secretary Must be energetic. Mechanical knowledge and computer skills a plus.

Friendly atmosphere, 401K, paid vacation, no Saturdays, salary + commission.

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OBITUARIES

CHARLES WHEATER

Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckâ&#x20AC;? Ernest Wheater who was a resident of Golden Meadow and current resident of Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 2 in Titusville, FL at the age of 84. Chuck was born on May 8, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Wheater and his two sons, Charles Wheater, Jr. and Stephen Wheater. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Walter (Wally) and Margie Wheater, Susan and Tom Marchetto, Chris Wheater, John and Rachele Wheater and Luke and Danielle Wheater. He is also survived by a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren that he loved with all his heart. A memorial service will be held to honor his life on Sunday, November 6 at 6 p.m. at Golden Meadow First United Methodist Church, located on Hwy 308 in Golden Meadow. __________________

LINDA SASSONI

Linda Redden Sassoni, 66, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away Nov. 2, 2016. Visitation will take place at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Nov. 3 from 5 until 9 p.m. and on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. until service time. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. in the funeral parlor. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth J. Sassoni; daughter, Erika Burns Authement (Jr); sons, Bobby Dupre (Sherron) and Joseph Bayhi (Tori); grandchild, Daniel Jessie Wilkerson; mother, Jo S. Wade; brothers, Dula â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Redden (Rosalind); sister, Georgia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pee Weeâ&#x20AC;? Guillotte (Willis); and sister-in-law, Linda Redden. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubbaâ&#x20AC;? Dupre; father, George S. Redden; brother, Gene Redden; and sisters, Sandy Redden and Barbara Sassoni Linton. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. __________________

ALMA ADAMS

Alma â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do Doâ&#x20AC;? Smith Adams, 82, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Oct. 29. Visitation will take place on Thursday, November 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 12 noon with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Alma is survived by her children, Craig Adams (Ruth), Jody Adams (Vicky), and Michelle Adams Ordonne (Johnny); grandchildren, Geordie Adams, Jaimy Adams, Tatum, Tiffany, and Allie Adams, and Justin and John Michael Ordonne; great grandchildren, Charlie Adams, Seth, Cameron, and Joby Adams, and Sly Breaux with two on the way; brothers, Weston Smith and Russel Smith; and sisters, Thelma Galjour, Delores Curole, Amelia Rebstock, Janet Triche, and Rosita Triche. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Wilton â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tottieâ&#x20AC;? A. Adams; parents, Preslich and Leonelle D. Smith; and brother, Collin Smith. The family would like to thank the physicans and staff of Lady of the Sea Hospital for the care and compassion shown to their mother. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. __________________

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NOTICES

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By comparison, nearly 357,000 people early voted for the presidential election four years ago and 292,000 people cast early ballots in the election eight years ago. Schedler’s predicting a statewide voter turnout for next week’s election that could top the 68 percent level of the 2012 presidential election and reach as high as 70 percent. “We went into this election with, ‘Well, is anybody going to even show up?’ We just didn’t have a feel for it, because you heard so many people frustrated with both candidates,” he said. “But we ended up with lines behind lines behind lines” of people. “I think it’s totally driven by the presidential race,” Schedler said. Louisiana also has an open U.S. Senate seat, six U.S. House seats and an array of local elections on the ballot. White voters showed up in greater proportions, while black voting lagged, according to the data. While 31 percent of registered voters are AfricanAmerican, only 27 percent of those who cast ballots ahead of Election Day were

black. Republicans also turned out in greater proportions than their Democratic and independent counterparts. While 30 percent of state voters are registered with the GOP, they made up 39 percent of the early voters, according to the statistics released by Schedler’s office. Nearly all of those who routinely vote have cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Schedler said 98 percent of people considered Louisiana’s “chronic voters” showed up during early voting. While concerns had been raised about turnout in the Baton Rouge area because of flooding that ravaged the region in August, early voting participation grew in the most heavily damaged parishes, suggesting those concerns may have been unfounded. ___

saulted Jacquelin and Gabriela and set the family’s Lockport apartment on fire. A forensic pathologist who conducted the victims’ autopsies determined Jacquelin and Izabela died from stab wounds, while Gabriela, who was also stabbed, died of smoke inhalation. A first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life without parole, but prosecutors can pursue the death penalty. On April 10, 1978, a jury decided David Dene Martin should die for shooting and killing his wife’s lover and three other people Aug. 14, 1977, in a Bayou Blue trailer. Martin was electrocuted Jan. 4, 1985. Now, execution is done by injection.

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SALES TAXES The task force suggests ending the 1 percent state sales tax hike temporarily enacted by lawmakers earlier this year and keeping the rate at a maximum of 4 percent. To make up for the lost revenue, the group recommends sweeping in more items to sales tax charges. For example, it wants to end a tax break for business utilities and suggests the sales tax should be expanded to cover services such as cable television, web hosting and security services. Also proposed is a uniform system of sales tax collections across Louisiana, rather than parish-by-parish tax administration. PERSONAL INCOME TAXES The report offers two options for rewriting Louisiana’s personal income tax laws. The first would require a constitutional change needing support from voters. Taxpayers would give up their state tax deduction for federal income taxes. The nearly onequarter of taxpayers who itemize deductions on their personal income tax forms would only be able to take 50 percent of the federal excess itemized deductions they can currently deduct. In exchange, tax rates would be lowered for most people. The other option, which would only require support from state lawmakers, would eliminate federal excess itemized deductions and keep the current tax rates, but people would reach the higher tax brackets with smaller amounts of taxable income. BUSINESS TAXES Task force members are supporting a constitu-

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slayings of 29-year-old Jacquelin Nieves and her daughters, 7-year-old Gabriela and 1-year-old Izabela. The jury also found that Brown sexually as-

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you stand to make a strong impression this week. Others at work may see your abilities in a new light, and you could be treated differently from this point on. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Pay attention to the people who really matter in your life, namely your friends and family members. Redirecting your attention will yield positive results. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Nothing says work or business has to be dull. Make your workday experience more fun, and you may be more inclined to put more of yourself into your work. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 It can sometimes be beneficial to escape from the hectic pace of daily life and spend some time on your own, especially if it means recharging. Make the most of an upcoming respite. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, the ride may prove bumpy for the next few days, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Expect little time to yourself, but when you get a break, make the most of it.

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Most of your plans are going to go perfectly this week, Virgo. Enjoy this stroke of good luck because you have earned it. Invite some loved ones along for the ride. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, take a new approach to resolving a stalemate. If you give a little, you might end up getting a lot. Listen to the other person’s point of view more closely. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Expect your endurance to be put to the test this week, Scorpio. If you can muster some additional energy, you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, wake up a few minutes earlier each day and give yourself extra time to enjoy the peace and quiet that early morning provides. You’ll start the day fresh. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Embrace others for the people they are. Each person brings something different to the table, and embracing those differences can help create lasting friendships.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, connecting with other people may become a bigger part of your job in the near future. Start polishing your social skills so you’ll be ready. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if a relationship has not been going as you had hoped, it may be time to take inventory and see what needs changing.

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Sunday, November 6, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Wednesday morning crash takes the life of Cut Off woman

Shortly after 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, Troopers from Troop C responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on LA 308 near Myrtle Drive in Lockport. The crash took the life of 37-year-old Donna Boudreaux of Cut Off. The investigation revealed that Boudreaux was traveling south on LA 308 in a 2004 Ford Taurus,

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 31, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dayton Duet, 20, Golden Meadow. Criminal mischief; flight from an officer. Brent Ledet, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Errick Pensis, 20, Bayou Blue. Illegal possession of stolen things. Golden Meadow Police Department Jillien Jarvis, 34, Golden Meadow. Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; contempt of court; possession of oxycodone; possession of suboxone; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Gabrielle Griffin, 33, Raceland. Contempt of court. Dexter Owensby, 26, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Charlene Shelby, 55, Raceland. Contempt of court. Brandy Bourg, 33, Raceland.

when for unknown reasons, traveled off LA 308 to the left and attempted to reenter the highway by steering to the right. As Boudreaux re-entered LA 308, she struck a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe head-on that was being driven northbound by 53year-old Laurie Rousse, also of Cut Off. Boudreaux sustained

fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. Rousse, along with her passenger, 53-year-old Ann Addison of Galliano, both sustained moderate injuries and were flown to University Medical Center in New Orleans.

Contempt of court. Evette Curole, 25, Lockport. Simple criminal damage to property; disturbing the peace. Probation and Parole Wade Elder, 31, Gheens. Violation of probation/ parole.

NOVEMBER 2, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rebecca Becker, 45, Grand Isle. Contempt of court. Jordi Griffin, 31, Galliano. Criminal trespass.

A wave of a hand

The Pope and Hillary Clinton are on the same stage in the Superdome in front of a huge crowd. The Pope leans towards Hillary and says, “Do you know that with one little wave of my hand, I can make every person in this crowd go wild with joy? This joy will not be a momentary display, but

will go deep into their hearts and they’ll forever speak of this day and rejoice!” Hillary replied, “I seriously doubt that! With just one little wave of your hand? Show me!” So the Pope backhanded her and knocked her off the stage and the crowd roared and cheered wildly and there was happiness throughout the land.

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Sunday, November 6, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Many moral issue face voters in the 2016 presidential election

The issues of 2016 are not just political. They also have moral dimensions. As we vote on November 8, we, Christians and all people of good will, are compelled to face and address the underlining moral issues that confront us today. (The following citations are taken from the Paulist Fathers Statement on Moral Issues in the 2016 Presidential Election.) 1) Immigration: “You shall not oppress an alien; you well know how it feels to be an alien, since you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt.” (Ex 23:9) The story of the church in the U.S. is the story of immigrants and refugees coming into our country. Once in our history, the Irish, German, and Italian immigrants were discriminated against because of who they were. Now they are part of mainstream society. We have seen growing support in the electorate for sweeping and inaccurate generalizations that put down the intrinsic worth of men and women who are new to this country. We have seen the plight of millions of refugees from Syria and Somalia disregarded because of fear and the harmful actions of a few. We have seen the integrity of a federal judge put down because of his parents’ country of origin. We have seen MuslimAmericans belittled based solely on their religious affiliation. This included a call to ban entry by all Muslims into the United

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

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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

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First Baptist Church

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

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States temporarily, which would be an unprecedented violation of the Freedom of Religion enshrined in our Constitution. The inscription on the Statue of Liberty says, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempesttossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Let us be true to our values. 2) Violence and murder: “You shall not kill.” (Ex 20: 13) The many recent incidents of mass violence and individual gun violence in the U.S. and other parts of the world have rattled the collective nerves of our society. We brace ourselves at news of each bombing or shooting. We brace ourselves as they announce the death totals and we learn about the victims and the injured. We pray that God will turn the hand and soften the heart of the next man or woman who is contemplating violence. We pray for God’s inspiration for the best pastoral response and the best public policy response. May our societal and public policy response to these acts of violence be seen as a pro-life issue alongside war, abortion, torture, the death penalty and euthanasia as attacks upon the sacredness of all human life. 3) Sanctity of human life: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.” (Is 55: 8) We exist in a society that does not always cherish human life. Abortion of the unborn also threatens our culture. We pray that all people will see human life as a precious gift from God that begins in the womb. We also recommit ourselves to be present to single women and couples facing unplanned pregnancies. We recommit ourselves to support those who have welcomed chil-

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

CATHOLIC

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

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

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

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

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Trinity Baptist Church

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

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.

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.

Isrealite Baptist Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Full Gospel Temple #2 Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988 Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

St. Hilary of Poitiers

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

Tax Laws From 5-A

deputy ordered him again to put down the gun and Henry pointed the gun at the deputy and was shot. ___

tional amendment on the ballot in next week’s election that would do away with a tax break that allows businesses to deduct the federal income taxes they pay from their state tax liability. Corporations in exchange would be taxed at a flat rate of 6.5 percent, rather than varying rates from 4 percent to 8 percent, starting in 2017. Also recommended is possible elimination of the corporate franchise tax, but only after further analysis to be presented to lawmakers in 2019. PROPERTY TAXES One of the more contentious suggestions involves a 10-year phase-out of the local property taxes charged on business inventory, which would siphon away a sizable source of tax income for municipal governments. The task force also recommends a 5-year elimination of the tax credit given to businesses for the inventory taxes they pay, which costs the state hundreds of millions annually. The group offers several options for local government agencies to replace the lost tax money, like higher property tax charges to homeowners. The report also suggests requiring local government involvement in decisions about 10-year property tax exemptions for manufacturing facilities, decisions that have been made by state government officials even though they strip money from municipal agencies. STATE SPENDING While lawmakers, particularly House Republicans, sought spending recommendations from the task force, the group was more general on those suggestions. The task force suggests continued scrutiny of state contracts, a tightened approach to revenue forecasting and deeper review of trust funds, tax credits and protections that keep areas protected from budget cuts. ___

Woman found chained in container

Audit: Nearly $1M misspent on Medicaid enrollees who moved

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Auditors say Louisiana’s health department paid nearly $1 million in Medicaid fees for people who no longer live in the state and weren’t eligible for health services through the program. The Legislative Auditor’s Office found that $943,000 in monthly fees were improperly paid from February 2012 through May 2016 for 160 people who had moved away from Louisiana. Based on auditors’ sampling, the report released Monday suggests another $1.5 million could have been paid in error. The fees were paid to private managed-care companies who administer health plans for most of Louisiana’s Medicaid recipients. Louisiana pays a per member, per month fee to the insurance companies for each Medicaid patient enrolled with them. ___

Sheriff: Louisiana deputy kills man who points gun at him

HOUMA, La. (AP) — Louisiana authorities say a sheriff’s deputy killed a man who shot himself in the chest and then pointed a gun at the officer. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 59-year-old Wilton Henry, of Houma. Sheriff Jerry Larpenter said in a news release the deputy responded to a call Wednesday about a suspicious person in an SUV in the parking lot of a truck stop. After a deputy asked Henry for his identification, the sheriff says he picked up a handgun. He says the deputy ordered him several times to put down the gun, but Henry shot himself in the chest. Larpenter said the

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A woman rescued from a large storage container where she says she was kept chained for two months in South Carolina told police the bodies of other women may be buried on the property. Authorities on Friday were set to resume searching the rural property in Spartanburg County owned by 45-year-old Todd Christopher Kohlhepp. The registered sex offender has been arrested. Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright said the woman disappeared in late August. Authorities say she was found Thursday “chained up like a dog” inside a container that was about 30 feet by 15 feet. She told deputies other women might be on the property. As of press time Friday, the woman’s boyfriend, 32year-old Charles Carver, was still missing. ___

Nicholls beats Lamar 35-10, Thursday night

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Kyran Irvin ran 6 times for 102 yards, Chase Fourcade had a hand in 3 touchdowns and Nicholls beat Lamar 3510 Thursday night. The Colonels (5-4, 5-2 Southland) scored 28 straight points to lead 35-3 on Fourcade’s second TD run early in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals (3-6, 3-4) scored their first touchdown and capped the scoring with 3:14 left in the game. Fourcade opened the scoring with a 9-yard run in the first quarter and made it 14-3 on a 25-yard pass to Damion Jeanpiere in the second. Fourcade finished with 169 yards passing and 20 yards rushing. Mason Boudreaux scored on short TD runs in the second and third quarters to stretch the Colonels’ lead to 28-3. Irvin set up Boudreaux’s second TD run with a 78-yard carry.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

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

dren despite difficulties and challenges. Similarly, the death penalty and euthanasia are the easy solutions of a culture seeking to avoid the heavy-burden of reconciliation and pain. Our society will be stronger when we protect all human life from conception to natural death. 4) Just wages: “Behold, the wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.” (James 5: 4) Pockets of the U.S. have never fully recovered from “The Great Recession” of 2008. Income disparity is at historic levels with the richest Americans controlling more of the country’s wealth than ever before. Simultaneously, the middle class is shrinking and many poor families are having incredible difficulty rising out of poverty. We join with church leaders in the belief that “social and economic policies should foster the creation of jobs for all who can work accompanied with decent working conditions and just wages.” We also believe that we must overcome “barriers to equal pay and employment for women and those facing unjust discrimination.” 5) Our Environment: “God saw everything that he had made, and behold it was very good” (Gen 1:31) Protecting the land, water, and air we share is a religious duty of stewardship. We need to promote effective initiatives for energy conservation and the development of alternate, renewable, and clean-energy resources. We need to address global climate change, focusing on the virtue of prudence while pursuing the common good. This issue has a tremendous impact on the poor, particularly on vulnerable workers and the poorest nations. Please consider these major moral issues and others when you vote.

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.

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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)

GIS

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil. The Church aids in the supply of a vital resource to our world - God. Attend the church of your choice this week!

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc.

Caring You Can Count On With Four locations! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

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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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Security

THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957

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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#11

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#23

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#24

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#27

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#28

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#29

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#30

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#60

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#61

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#62

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#81

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#82

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#83

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#84

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#85

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#86

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#87

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#76

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NO CA NO. 2 (ACT 680 - SB 80) - Establish Tuition without Legislative Approval (Select 1) Do you support an amendment to authorize the postsecondary education management boards to establish the tuition and mandatory fee amounts charged by institutions under their supervision and management, without legislative approval? (Adds Article VIII, Section 7.2)

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use located just north of the MLS: 114683: This wareho t. Hwy. 308 totals 4,925 sqf on Golden Meadow bridge tfron er wat ft. ilable plus 75 Lots of parking space is ava the in le ilab ava also space is age with bulkhead. Living been reduced to $95,000. has e pric The . use eho war

Do you support an amendment to authorize an exemption from ad valorem property tax for the total assessed value of the homestead of an unmarried surviving spouse of a person who died while on active duty as a member of the armed forces the United States or the Louisiana National Guard, or while performing their duties as a state police, law enforcement, or fire protection officer? (Effective December 1, 2016) (Adds Article VII, Section 21(M))

YES NO CA NO. 5 (ACT 679 - HB 603) - Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund (Select 1)

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Do you support an amendment to establish the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund for the deposit of recurring mineral and corporate tax revenues, to restrict the use of the fund to 10% of the balance when the balance reaches $5 billion, to restrict the use of the fund to construction projects and transportation infrastructure, and to allocate recurring mineral revenues to the payment of state employee retirement debt? (Adds Article VII, Section 10(F)(4)(h), 10.15, and 10.16)

YES NO CA NO. 6 (ACT 681 - SB 201) - Use Funds to Eliminate Projected Deficits (Select 1)

MLS: 117912: This 10,000 + sqft. building sits right off LA Hwy. 1 in a heavy traf c are a. It has lots of parking, cen tral air and heat and a very mo tivated seller. Priced to sell at $316,500.

Do you support an amendment to authorize the use of up to five percent of current year appropriations or allocations from statutorily or certain constitutionally created funds or up to one percent of the current year's balances in certain constitutionally created funds to eliminate a projected deficit in the next fiscal year if the official forecast for the next fiscal year is less than the official forecast for the current fiscal year or if the official forecast has been reduced by at least one percent from the most recently adopted estimate for the ensuing fiscal year, and to exempt certain funds and mandates from being used to eliminate a projected deficit? (Amends Article VII, Section 10(F)(2)(b); adds Article VII, Section 10(F) (4)(h), (i), (j), (k), and (l))

YES

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Hospital Service District No. 2 - 2 Mills - BOC - 10 yrs. (Select 1) Shall Hospital Service District No. 2 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "District''), levy a two (2) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027 (an estimated $299,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating the hospital facilities of the District?

YES NO

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