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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Breaux Bridge man killed in Thursday morning crash

Galliano, LA – Shortly after 9:30 Thursday morning, Troopers with Troop C responded to a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries on LA 3235 just north of West 205th Street.

The driver, 67-year old Lester Boudreaux of Breaux Bridge, later died of injuries sustained in the crash.

W The preliminary investigation revealed Boudreaux was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and was exiting a private driveway onto LA 3235 when he crossed both southbound lanes to reach a turn-around in the median of the highway.

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House Republican leader offers his plan for $304M in cuts

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The leader of Louisiana’s House Republican delegation offered his proposal Thursday for slashing $304 million in state spending, to close a midyear deficit without needing the special legislative session Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards intends to call.

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Americans say fix health care … it’s not working

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By LAURIE KELLMAN and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sylvia Douglas twice voted for President Barack Obama and last year cast a ballot for V But when Hillary Clinton.

S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINEDemocrat • LAROSE it comes to “Obamacare,” she now C • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE sounds like President-elect Donald Trump. This makes her chuckle amid the serious choices she faces every month between groceries, electricity and paying a health insurance bill that has jumped by nearly $400.

“It’s a universal thing, nobody likes it,” Douglas, a licensed practical nurse in Huntsville, Alabama, said of Obama’s signature law.

“They need to fix it with whatever works, but not make more of a mess like they have now.”

That Americans agree on much of anything is remarkable after a presidential race that ripped open the naStaff photo tion’s economic, political and cultural divisions. But on the brink of the Sometimes transforming something old, and what can be seen as trash to others, can be turned Trump presidency, a new poll finds into art for some. ample accord across those divisions This rusted front end of an old car sits against a tree along the bayouside in Larose. It’s truly a on the need to do something about work of art, turning an old, rusted, useless car into something positive and worth looking at. health care in the United States.

More than 4-in-10 Republicans, Democrats and independents say health care is a top issue facing the country, The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll showed. That’s more than named any other issue in the survey, conducted Dec. 14-19.

By JOSH LEDERMAN lief,” Neil Eggleston, Obama’s White House counBut there seems to be little agreeAssociated Press sel, said in an interview in his West Wing office. ment on what to do about it.

“He saw the injustice of the sentences that were WASHINGTON (AP) — In a last See Healthcare Page 3-A imposed in many situations, and he has a strong major act as president, Barack view that people deserve as second chance.”

Obama cut short the sentences of 330 federal inFor Obama, it was the last time he planned mates convicted of drug crimes on Thursday, to exercise his presidential powers in any signifbringing his bid to correct what he’s called a sysicant way. At noon on Friday, President-elect tematic injustice to a climactic close.

Donald Trump was sworn in and Obama’s chapWith his final offer of clemency, Obama ter in history came to an end. brought his total number of commutations Even as Obama issued the commutations, the granted to 1,715, more than any other president White House had been mostly cleared out to make in U.S. history, the White House said. During his way for Trump. In between carrying out their last presidency Obama ordered free 568 inmates duties, the few remaining staffers were packing who had been sentenced to life in prison. up belongings as photos of Obama were taken “He wanted to do it. He wanted the opportudown from the walls of the West Wing corridors. nity to look at as many as he could to provide reSee Obama Page 5-A Getty Images t

Obama commutes 330 drug sentences on last day as president

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Cold, flu or stomach flu?

How to know the difference

(StatePoint) While each year millions in the U.S. are sickened during flu season, many can’t distinguish between symptoms of the seasonal strain of the flu, a cold and the “stomach flu.”

Knowing the difference, and how to properly treat each virus, can speed recovery.

Similar yet different While cold symptoms come on slowly and are limited to the head and upper respiratory system, flu symptoms affect the whole body and come on quickly. Telltale signs of the flu are fever and body aches. However, these are also symptoms of stomach flu, which isn’t related to a flu virus at all.

Common viruses that wreak havoc on the digestive system include the norovirus and the ro-

tavirus.

Ironically, an immune system weakened by seasonal flu can leave you vulnerable to these so-called stomach flu viruses.

What you need to know Although high fever and body aches occur with both seasonal flu and viruses that attack the gastrointestinal system, these symptoms are more prevalent and severe in seasonal flu cases, and are accompanied by fatigue and headache.

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Coach “O” Day plans moving forward

Plans for honoring LSU Head Coach Ed “Ba Ba” Orgeron are well underway. Members of his hometown community are preparing to celebrate him being named head football coach of the LSU Tigers.

There will be a banquet and program held at the Larose Civic Center to honor this Larose native while also celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1977 State Champion South Lafourche High School Tarpon football team.

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Sunday, January 22, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Lunch benefit set for Jan. 27 for local child

A plate lunch fundraiser to benefit Keith Pitre, son of Otis (Opie) Jr. and Reanna Pitre will be held on Friday, January 27.

Keith is currently at St. Jude’s Hospital for a bone marrow transplant because his Leukemia has returned.

For a $10 donation, the plate lunch will include fried fish, jambalaya, bread and dessert. Pick ups can be made at the Storage Depot (old A1 building) at 16854 West Main St. in Galliano between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Delivery available for orders of five or more from G.M. Floodgates to North Larose Elementary.

Contact Jamie Kiger at 258-7464 to purchase tickets. Deadline is January 23 for orders.

Registration for youth baseball set for Tues.

The Larose-Cut Off recreational baseball league is accepting online registration for the upcoming 2017 Spring Baseball Season for all youth ages 5-15. Registration is $50 per child, with a $5 discount per sibling.

Any youth from Raceland to Grand Isle is welcomed.

Registration will be held Tuesday, January 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the concession stand next to the Larose ball field. Team drafting will take place at the end of January.

Questions about registration should be directed to Blaine Curole at (985) 6963592.

Masquerade tickets discounted until Mon.

The Holy Savior Catholic School parent/teacher committee is hosting its first Mardi Gras Masquerade fundraiser on Saturday,

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February 11 from 7 – 11 p.m. at the Royal Villa reception hall in Raceland.

The event will feature music, food, an open bar (age 18 allowed for entry, 21 to drink) and a silent and live auction. Attire is dressy (mask optional).

Tickets are $50 through January 23 and $65 afterwards, and can be purchased through Holy Savior Catholic School. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, contact Holy Savior School (985-532-2536) or Bonnie Matassa (985-5320113).

Commodities to be given out Wed., Thurs.

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25 at Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, January 26 at the Raceland Recreation Center.

DOTD to swap out GeauxPass tags

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will hold two ‘swap meets’ for GeauxPass customers to exchange the large hard-case tags for smaller, more secure sticker tags. Two events are planned in Grand Isle on the following dates: January 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Isle Multiplex Center, 3101 Hwy. 1, Grand Isle and February 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sureway Supermarket, 3209 Hwy. 1, Grand Isle.

The GeauxPass Customer Service Center staff in Golden Meadow began transitioning to the newer tags in fall 2016. The technology that allows the older tags to work will be phased out in late spring 2017. This change is especially important for Grand Isle residents, who use non-revenue tags to cross the LA 1 toll bridge at no cost. These tags must be updated to continue to cross the bridge for free.

Relay for Life team meeting set for Thurs.

Relay For Life of South Lafourche team captain and event leadership team meetings will be held at Lady of the Sea Educational Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on the following dates: January 26, February 23, March 23.

Team captains meet first. A meal will be provided.

Relay for Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017 from noon to 10 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

The survivor parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the South Lafourche Library and make its way to the LCC. For more information on the survivor parade, contact Polly at 985-258-6558 or Mary at 985-632-4121 or 985-2582852.

Local church to sell seafood fondue Friday

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. A donation of $7 will receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert.

Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

Lockport KCs dinner benefit set for Jan. 29

The Lockport KC monthly fundraiser dinner will be held on Sunday, January 29 at their home on Seventh Street between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The menu will consist of hamburger steaks, mashed potatoes, sweat peas, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Drinks and desserts will also be available. Dine in or take it to go.

Entries available for pedro tourney benefit

A pedro tournament will be held to benefit SL Project Graduation on Saturday, February 4 at the Lafourche Shriner’s Building (across from the SLHS stadium).

Players must be 21 years or older. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6. Cost is $50 per team or $25 per person. Double elimination. Prize for first place is a sack of live crawfish for each player. A half and half raffle, food and drinks will be available to purchase.

To register or to volunteer to help / donate, contact Tina Georges at 985-258-3020 or Katie Alario at 985-677-7826.

Registration payment can be dropped off to Holly at Safecon on Hwy. 1 in Cut Off or given at the door on the night of the tournament.

Energy assistance apps now being accepted

The Lafourche Parish Council Office of Community Action is now accepting applications for Low Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP).

Applications will be taken Tuesdays and Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis.

Applicants must provide the following information: proof of income for 2017 (award letter and/or last 4 check stubs), driver’s license or ID card, social security cards for everyone in the household. Applicants must have proper documentation.

Any questions, please contact the Thibodaux Outreach Office, 2535 Veterans Blvd., 985-446-6731; Galliano Outreach Office, 16241 E. Main St. Suite 13B, Cut Off, 985-632-3989; or the Mathews Govt. Complex, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, 985-537-7603.

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The Center offers many services including collecting used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets, packaging plastic flatware packets, cardboard recycling and vending machine refilling.

The Center also offers a One of a Kind gift shop with homemade candles, jewelry, and much more.

Contact The Center at 985-632-5671 for additional information.

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Letters and Opinions Holiday blessings

Recently a small group of Gheens residents formed the Gheens Needy Family Foundation. The purpose of the organization is to assist underprivileged families in our Gheens community.

The organization decided on hosting plate lunches every three months and dividing the profits(s) to families in Gheens. On November 6, 2016 we hosted our first dinner. The foundation sold white beans/ rice, grillades, salad and bread for $8 a plate. District Attorney, Cam Morvant, Sheriff Craig Webre and Arlen Cenac presented monetary donations to finance our first benefit.

Thanks to their generosity the dinner was a huge accomplishment. The organization raised $1,360. We were able to distribute $200 to four cancer related families and another $200 to a 92 year old bed-ridden senior citizen. The remaining $360 was retained for our next function.

As word traveled about

our foundation a few more monetary donations surfaced. We held another meeting and decided to distribute turkeys to 42 Gheens families for the holidays. Kearney Toups and I were given $400 to $500 budget for this plan. Upon purchasing the turkeys, we realized that the cost exceeded our budget. While we were discouragingly deciding what our next plan of action should be, a family friend, Steve Wanko, approached me. We exchanged holiday greetings and formal introductions. He was completing his shopping to host a large family meal at his home that afternoon.

Kearney mentioned that we were shopping to feed 42 families, but we had encountered a roadblock. Mr. Wanko asked what he meant, so we explained our situation. Mr. Wanko then reached into his back pocket and gave us the remaining funding needed to purchase these meals.

Kearney and I looked at each other in disbelief. The turkeys were purchased

and delivered the following day.

In conclusion, in the society that we live in today, there still is love and hope amongst us as unselfishly exemplified by Mr. Morvant, Mr. Webre, Mr. Cenac and Mr. Wanko. They have made it possible to ensure our foundation benefits were successful. We would like to offer special appreciation for the kindness they have shared within our community.

Sincerely, Robert “Squirrel” Landry Gheens

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Coach “O” from 1-A

Ed Orgeron, who was a prominent member of that team, will have his jersey retired at the banquet.

The event takes place at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 17th. Tickets go on sale next week. Sponsor tables of eight persons are available for $1,000. Individual tickets will be $50 each.

Two VIP sections will be set up. One for members and coaches of the 1977 State Championship team and another for former LSU athletes who will want to attend to cheer on their coach.

Coach Orgeron has asked that after expenses are paid, all monies raised at this event be donated to local non-profit organizations.

A program is currently being developed that will feature individuals who have achieved local, state and national acclaim.

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Healthcare From 1-A

Democrats say they want to fix problems in the current program — among them, rising costs and dwindling competition — but not dismantle it. They warn that the GOP is threatening the coverage gained by 20 million people under the 2010 overhaul.

Republicans want to repeal Obama’s signature law but fear the political damage of stranding millions of Americans who secured coverage. Congress’ nonpartisan budget analyst lent weight to that concern Tuesday, estimating that a bill passed in 2016 to only repeal — not replace — the law would result in 18 million more uninsured people and a spike in premiums.

Trump says he has a plan, but so far he’s given no details. He told The Washington Post last weekend that his approach would provide “insurance for everybody.”

Congressional Republicans say the revamp will offer “universal access” to coverage, not quite the same thing The desire to fix Obamacare stretches across party lines, but some are skeptical it can be done.

“It can’t be made to work,” said James Gemind, a 55-year-old restaurant worker from Orlando, Florida. “That’s why both sides have been unanimous in their agreement that it has to be repealed or replaced. Part of it is funding; it just does not exist to insure everybody.”

Health care aside, in the poll there was more modest agreement on other national priorities.

About a third of Re-

publicans and a quarter of Democrats put unemployment among their top issues. About a fifth named the economy in general as a top priority regardless of party, according to the poll. Most Americans said the government should put a substantial amount of effort toward addressing the public’s priorities, but few expect much will be accomplished in the next year, the survey said.

Overall, domestic issues including health care, education, the environment and racism were cited by 86 percent of Americans.

But Democrats were more likely to mention the environment, racism and poverty, while Republicans were more likely to cite immigration, terrorism, government spending and taxes.

Immigration was named by 40 percent of GOP respondents, compared to 15 percent of Democrats. Trump during the campaign connected immigration to national security and vowed to build a wall along the southern U.S. border and make Mexico pay for it — an idea Mexican leaders have not accepted.

Trump now says Mexico will pay for it “eventually.”

In a turn-around from a year ago, most Republicans now say the country is on the right course, while Democrats have become more pessimistic.

But it’s health care reform that survives this era of division, in part because it touches on peoples’ dayto-day quality of life, and in the most personal ways.

Douglas’ husband is disabled and she recently was diagnosed with a condition that required abdominal imaging. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ala-

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2017 Area Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • Krewe Des Les Petite Lions - Golden Meadow, 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Krewe of Hercules - Houma - 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - noon • Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou - Chauvin - noon • Krewe of Aquarius - West Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • Krewe of Versailles - Larose - noon • Krewe of Hyacinthians - Houma - 12:30 • Krewe of Titans (Following Hyacinthians) - Houma • Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m.

Krewe of Ambrosia (Following Shaka) - 2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux • Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 28 • Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 11:00 a.m.

• Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m.

• Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Maasai - Thibodaux - 2:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 4:00 p.m.

Attention Krewes - If there are any discrepancies to times and dates,

contact the Gazette at 985-693-7229.

bama is now the only provider in her state exchange — a fact she blames for the boost in her monthly premium, from around $600 to nearly $1000. Additionally, she learned, her deductible had zoomed to $4,000.

That torpedoed work she’d done to build a future.

“I was going to buy a new home, I was getting my credit straight, but now that is down the drain,” Douglas said. “Obamacare helped the less-fortunate, and that’s what I liked about it. I had no idea it would tear out the middle class like this.” ___ The AP-NORC poll of 1,017 adults was conducted Dec. 14-19, 2016, using a sample drawn from NORC’s probabilitybased AmeriSpeak panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.7 percentage points.

Interviews were conducted online and using landlines and cellphones.

Online: AP-NORC: http://www.apnorc.org/

Crash

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As Boudreaux crossed the inside southbound lane of LA 3235, he entered the path of a 2013 Ford F150 being driven by 54year old Gavin Callais of Cut Off. Callais’ vehicle struck Boudreaux on the driver’s side of his vehicle in the southbound lane.

Boudreaux sustained critical injuries and was transported to Lady of the Sea Hospital by Lafourche Ambulance Service where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Boudreaux’s wife and only passenger, 66-year old Gail Boudreaux, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center by Lafourche Ambulance Service.

Callais sustained minor injuries and was also transported to Lady of the Sea Hospital.

All three occupants were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.

Impairment is not suspected as a factor in the crash but standard toxicology tests are pending on the part of Boudreaux.

Callais provided a breath sample for testing which showed no alcohol present.

Budget Plan From 1-A

The idea has faced resistance from some GOP lawmakers who say the governor and the joint budget committee could rebalance the budget on their own.

But the Edwards administration has said those same lawmakers critical of a special session haven’t offered any budget-rebalancing ideas to show how that could work. In a comment on Twitter, Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo on Wednesday said Republicans had “ample opportunity to propose spending cuts” and hadn’t done so over the last year.

On Thursday, Harris responded with his roadmap for reductions.

“The governor has it within his power to do this

Alexandria Rep. Lance Harris’ plan, provided to The Associated Press, would levy the deepest reduction of $147 million on the health department.

Public colleges, the state’s social services department and the veterans affairs agency would be protected from hits.

Cuts would fall on roadwork, state prisons, K12 education, agriculture and the state tourism agency, among others.

Louisiana wouldn’t use its “rainy day” fund under the plan — and it could be enacted without calling the full Legislature back to Baton Rouge.

The plan represents “how I would do it as if this was my business,” Harris said.

Edwards is planning a mid-February special session to close the gap in the $27 billion state operating budget.

He said constitutional limits on the governor and the joint budget committee’s ability to slash spending would make cuts fall too heavily on public colleges and health services for the poor, elderly and disabled. A special session, the governor added, would allow lawmakers to cut more broadly across programs and agencies.

1 jailed in Chauvin hit-and-run fatality

CHAUVIN, La. (AP) — State police say they’ve made an arrest in a deadly hit-andrun accident that happened in Chauvin earlier this week.

The pedestrian killed in the early morning accident was identified as 39year-old Taylor Thibodeaux of Chauvin. He was struck by a car shortly before 12:30 a.m. He was hit as he walked on the shoulder of Louisiana Highway 56.

A suspect called state police later Tuesday.

Troopers arrested 47year-old Christopher Little of Chauvin on a charge of felony hit and run driving.

State police said in a news release that Little was jailed in Terrebonne Parish. Online records were not yet available and it was unclear if he had an attorney. ___

Sheriff: No arrest in fatal shooting at Slidell-area home

SLIDELL, La. (AP) — St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith says investigators don’t plan to arrest a 24-year-old Slidell-area man who shot and killed another man outside his house earlier this week.

He says results of the autopsy on 22-year-old Seth Flores back up Shane Hicks’ statement that he was protecting himself from a man who rushed him and backed him up against his front door.

Detectives learned that Flores’ girlfriend had called 911 about 10 minutes earlier, because he had attacked her and her mother.

The girlfriend told investigators she thought that he’d taken too much of a cold medicine. Coroner Charles Preston says that medicine can cause hallucinations.

Smith says the district attorney’s office will decide whether to prosecute Hicks. ___

Foreclosed mall once valued at $190M is auctioned for $100

TARENTUM, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania mall that was foreclosed on after its owners failed to repay $143 million has been auctioned off for $100.

Wells Fargo Bank was owed the money from a 2006 loan and submitted the winning bid for the 1.1 million-square-foot Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills on Wednesday. The bank was

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without a special session. I do think he should do this,” Harris said. But he added: “If he decides to have a special session, I will be here.”

He said the plan was his idea, not offered on behalf of the full House GOP delegation. He said it comes from looking at the continuing growth of state government over the last 14 years, which Harris said has outpaced growth in the private sector.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor’s chief budget adviser, hadn’t seen Harris’ proposal, but said he welcomed any ideas for where to make cuts. Dardenne was skeptical, however, of a plan that didn’t involve a special

session — or use of the rainy day fund.

“My sense is that it’s going to be very difficult to achieve the kind of savings he’s talking about without getting deep into substantive delivery of services” in the health department, Dardenne said.

Harris said the health department’s budget has grown dramatically, and he suggested it could reduce spending without hitting direct patient services, by trimming travel, salaries and supplies. But Dardenne said the size of Harris’ proposed cuts to the health department are so large that “you can’t nibble around the edges.” ___

acting as trustee for MSCI 2007 HQ11, the trust that bought the mall in suburban Frazer Township.

Wells Fargo foreclosed last year on the mall, which opened in 2005.

The mall once was worth $190 million but recently was appraised at just $11 million and is slightly more than half occupied. Pittsburgh Mills Limited Partnership defaulted on the loan.

Wells Fargo and the mall’s new owners haven’t commented on the purchase. ___

leged oyster violation on Jan. 15 in Lafourche Parish.

Agents cited Scott J. Parker, 58, for violating the oyster sanitary code due to lack of refrigeration.

Agents were working along Old Hwy 1 just south of Leeville at approximately 4:15 p.m. when they observed two refrigerated trucks with oysters parked next to Bayou Lafourche.

Agents also noticed neither of the refrigerators on the vehicles were on.

Agents further learned that Parker purchased the 60 sacks of oysters. The oysters had white tags depicting they were intended for raw consumption.

When agents checked the temperature of the trucks with the stored oysters they were both at 69 degrees.

Oyster sacks with white tags for raw consumption are to be stored and delivered at 45 degrees or lower.

Agents seized a total of 60 sacks of oysters and retuned them to the water.

Agents also issued a seizure order for the tractor and trailer used in conjunction with the violation.

Violating the refrigeration code for oysters brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail.

Among latest commutations: 2 dozen from Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — About two dozen people convicted in Louisiana are among the 330 federal inmates granted sentence reductions in one of Barack Obama’s last acts as president.

The commutations were announced Thursday by the White House. They affect people convicted of federal drug offenses around Louisiana. Some sentences were cut by decades.

Three people had life sentences cut, including Benjamin Blount of Oakdale. He had a life sentence commuted to expire in May. Jose Luis Garcia had a life sentence handed down in 1996 reduced to 25 years. And Eric German of Haughton had a life sentence handed down in 2005 cut to 27 years. ___

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HOMES

House For Sale with bayou side property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office, 2 car garage, 1750 sq.ft., huge partially fenced yard, 125’x288’. 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ House For Sale: 3 Bedroom; 2 1/2 bath; open living/ kitchen area; sunroom; extra living room; 2 car garage, plus double carport; back patio; lots of closet and storage space; 2 AC units; tankless gas water heater; corner lot is 200’x107’; 2,500 sq. ft. living. Belle Vue Drive in Lockport.

Asking $245,000. Call 985-258-9225 or 985278-0201. _________________ Home For Sale: 2 bedroom; 1 bath; 1350 sq.ft. living; 2385 sq.ft. under roof; great starter home; located in Galliano area; Lox, 85; x 136’; please call 985-4139456. _________________ House For Sale: 4 bedroom; 2 bath; large lot; located at 113 West 211th St., Galliano. FMI call 225-603-3472. _________________

BUSINESSES

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

Fully equipped, additional BBQ room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________ Commercial Property For Lease: Top location in South Lafourche.

1,100 square feet. Located at 16258 West Main St., Cut Off. Call 985991-1669 for more info. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________

Classified ads start at $5.50!

Call The Gazette at 985-693-7229 FMI!

FOR RENT

Partly Furnished Apt For Rent: 3 bedroom; $800 month; $400 deposit; Golden Meadow, 4 lane; 985475-7696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; fully furnished; washer/ dryer; central A/C and heat; covered carport; located in Cut Off; no smoking inside; no pets; $800 a month/ $500 deposit; utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath in Galliano. $800/month and $500/deposit; Utilities not included; must submit application; washer/ dryer included; FMI contact Teka Lafont at 985677-4604. _________________

Apartments for rent in the Cut Off area: 2BR, 1ba., $575/mo. and $500/dep. NO PETS. 985-258-7510. _________________

For Rent: unfurnished apartment in Cut Off; two bedrooms, one bath; fridge included; water paid; washer and dryer hookup; Available February 1st; taking applications; no pets; $600 a month; $500 deposit; Phone, 985-632-6845; 14947 East Main on 308. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep.

Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath homel ready to move in; spacious and updated; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; $1,000/ month; $850/deposit.

985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ 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. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Camper For Rent: 1 bedroom with kitchen. 213 East 22nd St., in Larose.

Call 693-4104 or 6916312. _________________

Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; Lockport area; $300/deposit; $650 /rent. We pay electric and water. Access to free washer and dryer.

985-232-8409. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 bath located at 102 West 4th St; Westside Apt.; Apt. #1 is available for $600/month and a $610 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ House For Rent: 232 East 2nd St., Larose.

3 bedroom/ 1 bath; no smoking or pets; lawncare provided; $900/month, plus deposit. Call (985) 6323984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________ Beautiful Apt. In Cut Off: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard shaded with trees, cemented parking, very quiet and secure. Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________ Small Cottage For Rent: bedroom/ loft; full kitchen; full bath; furnished; utilities paid; single person; no smoking; $600 month; $400 damage deposit. Call (985) 859-3953. _________________ 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. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ New Luxury Condos for Rent: in Thibodaux. 2 bedroom; 2 bath; with all appliances provided; quality units at the best rate in town; Call 985859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________

FREE RENT! Half Off 1st Month’s Rent with New Lease!

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. _________________

WE NEED

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 1st CLASS SHIP FITTERS, PIPE FITTERS, ELECTRICIANS & BLASTERS / PAINTERS

*MINIMUM 2 YEARS DIRECT SHIPYARD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We are seeking persons for stable direct-hire work, not contract work.

Excellent pay and benefit package.

Must pass physical and drug screen.

BENEFITS – BENEFITS – BENEFITS

Paid Vacation – Paid Holidays Group Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Short/Long Term Disability 401k Retirement Plan

Apply in Person To:

LASHIP 367 Dickson Road Houma, LA 70363 Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm or Contact Personnel at (985) 601-4890 Email: reggie.mott@chouest.com View company website to learn more WWW.CHOUEST.COM E.O.E. M/F/H/V

NEW LISTING! For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath in Golden Meadow. Includes loft, cathedral ceilings, concrete countertops, wood floors, large porch. $950/ month; $950/deposit.

153 Nichols St. Call 985232-1948. _________________ Apartment for Rent: in Cut Off, West 64th St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath; stove, fridge, washer/dryer; rent, $750/monh, $500 deposit. FMI 985-6657621. No answer, leave message. _________________ 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. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ Fig and Peach Trees: 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off, LA. 985-691-9466 or 985632-2602. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Yard Sale at 113 North Bayou Drive in Golden Meadow.

South of True Value.

Starting now till…. _________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Home Furnishings now taking applications for Delivery/ Warehouse person. Must be 21 or older to apply; have presentable appearance; clean driving record; able to lift heavy merchandise; reliable; must have good customer service skills. Apply in person at Southern Home Furnishings, 14814 West Main St., Cut Off. No phone calls. _________________ 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 _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 1st CLASS SHIP FITTERS, PIPE FITTERS, ELECTRICIANS, WELDERS & CARPENTERS

*MINIMUM 2 YEARS DIRECT SHIPYARD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We are seeking persons for stable direct-hire work, not contract work.

Excellent pay and benefit package.

Must pass physical and drug screen.

BENEFITS – BENEFITS – BENEFITS Paid Vacation – Paid Holidays Group Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Short/Long Term Disability 401k Retirement Plan

Apply in Person To:

NORTH AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING 800 Industrial Park Road Larose, LA 70373 Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm or Contact Personnel at (985) 601-4113 Email: daisy.vizier@chouest.com View company website to learn more WWW.CHOUEST.COM E.O.E. M/F/H/V

Special Education District No. 1 is seeking a responsible, energetic, self-motivated team player to fill the position of Executive Director. Excellent communication skills and initiative a must.

Degree Required. Advance Degree Helpful.

Management Experience in Services for People with Disabilities Preferred.

Involvement in local community preferred.

References required.

Interested persons should submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to: Mr. Peter Louviere, President, Board of Commissioners, Special Education District No. 1, P. O. Box 405, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Letters of Interest and Resumes will be accepted until Friday, January 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. _________________ Mane Attraction Salon and Spa of Cut Off is looking for a full time Stylist to join their Aveda Concept Salon. All Cosmetology Education accepted. We offer continued education on color and cuts.

Choose between % or booth rent. Call Kim at 985-632-6955 to schedule your interview. _________________ K-Mar Supply, Fourchon location is now accepting applications for ALL POSITIONS. Full time and Part Time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task, and selfmotivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357.

NAPA, next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please.

MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have valid drivers license. Must meet TWIC card requirements.

Some transportation available (to and from work). _________________ 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 985-447-6214 ext.

120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux.

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ Help Wanted. Clerical/ sales person to work in insurance, sales and service.

Having or obtaining insurance licenses will be required. Submit resume to PO Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for Experienced CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering paid vacation, health ins., 401k.

Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, LA. _________________

OBITUARIES

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Metal roof prices that can’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 _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

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Call 985-991-1881. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming; any size; reasonable rates; free estimates; licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Construction Patios.

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Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates.

No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________

GAIL GUIDRY

Gail Marie Arceneaux Guidry, 69, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Saturday, January 21 from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Jason Guidry and wife Tracy, Brian Guidry; daughter, Crystal Guidry and companion Dudley Bourg, Jr.; sisters, Betty Barbaree and husband Joe, Fay Allemand and husband Roy, Patty and companion Chris Martin; grandchildren, Payton Guidry and wife Victoria, Trent Basulito and companion Jacee Orgeron, Jaselyn Guidry, Joseph “Joe” Guidry; great-grandchildren, Aubrie Guidry, Myiah Basulito.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Jean Arceneaux; father, Noless Arceneaux; mother, Annabelle Galliano; step-father, Lincoln “Jay” Galliano; brother, Ricky Arceneaux; greatgrandchild, Allie Guidry.

Gail was a volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul Store. Her passions were collecting Coca Cola memorabilia and George Strait.

Her greatest passion of all was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ________________

AIDYN LEE

Aidyn Thomas Lee, 2 months, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on January 10, 2017.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 21, at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow from 9 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following at Cheramie cemetery.

Aidyn is survived by his parents, Albert Dean and Kristen Lee; brother, Brennen Dean; grandparents, Sherry Lee and Lisa and Robert Dean Sr.; great-grandparents, Jennie and Albert Dean and Olga Folse; aunt and godmother, Misty Lee; aunts and uncles, Joshua Lee, Joseph Lee (Shawna), Stephen Rose, Travis Rose (Holly), Robert Dean Jr. (Chloe’), Lawrence Dean Sr. (Holly), Jennifer Dean (companion Drew) Timmy Guidry Jr. (Rachel), Leonie Guidry (companion Casey), and Corey Guidry (companion Savannah) He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gerald Thomas Lee; great grandfather, Raymond Folse Sr.; and aunt, Adrienne Lee. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _________________

DANNY DOBSON

Danny P. Dobson, 65, a native of Larose and resident of Cut off, passed away on January 10, 2017. Graveside services were held on January 16 at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Mr. Danny is survived by his son, Chuck A. Dobson and wife Tammie; daughter, Alexis D. Luke and husband Larry; grandchildren, Cadence Luke and Sydnie Luke; sisters, Mary Ann Alario and Joan Dean; and brother, Rex Dobson.

Mr. Danny is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Beverly G. Dobson; his parents, Whitney and Mamie P. Dobson; and brothers, Otis Dobson and Stanley Dobson. __________________

VICTORIA THERIOT

A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge for Victoria M. Theriot, 75, who passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, at Lafayette General Medical Center. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

A rosary will be prayed at 12 p.m. on Saturday. Deacon Ken Soignier will officiate at the Memorial Service.

Victoria enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, feeding and spending time with her family at gatherings.

She is survived by her loving spouse of 13 years, Oris Peter Theriot; son, Perry A. Johnfroe and wife Kathy of Breaux Bridge; daughter, Ledonia Price and husband Roger of Broussard; sisters, Viana Danos and husband Estanol of Cut Off, Deanna Cheramie and partner, Kevin Allemond of Galliano; brother, Alcide Cheramie, Jr. and wife Molly of Galliano; grandchildren, Joshua Johnfroe, Michelle Johnfroe, Kobe Ledet and partner, Marcus McGahhey, Teshea Glover and spouse Kenny, Jai Dufrene, Kyle Toups and spouse Jolinda; and her great grandchildren, Amber Little and spouse Fred, and Russ Richard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Odile Gaudet Cheramie and Alcide Cheramie, Sr.; her late husband, Remis Joseph Johnfroe; brothers, Lindberg Cheramie, Marcele Cheramie, Penington Cheramie, Ozema Cheramie, Bernice Cheramie, and Berwick Cheramie; and her sisters, Evada Cheramie, Alcida Brunet, Alcidee Verdin, and Bessie Savoie.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, (337332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.

To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerin funeralhome.com __________________

Obituaries are placed online immediately once received in office. www.tlgnewspaper.com/obituaries

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The final batch of commutations — more in a single day than on any other day in U.S. history — was the culmination of Obama’s second-term effort to try to remedy the consequences of decades of onerous sentencing requirements that he said had imprisoned thousands of drug offenders for too long. Obama repeatedly called on Congress to pass a broader criminal justice fix, but lawmakers never

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker ABSENT: Council Members - Clifford Santiny, Jr., Brian Barthelemy Jonathan Puls with G.E.C. Inc. was recognized and reported on the status of the Ninety West Park Project which will be built on Medical Ave. with a Corp of Engineers Grant. After a brief discussion a joint motion was passed by the Council authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with LA Contracting Enterprises LLC at a cost of $691,680 to construct the Ninety West Park.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to grant the request of Jean Landry of the Nature Conservancy to use the Multiplex Center for the annual Migratory Bird Celebration to be held on April 21, 22, and 23, 2017.

Motion by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the December 19, 2016 special meeting as written.

A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance allowing golf carts on the Grand Isle Beach and setting regulations for the types and operation of Golf Carts.

After a brief discussion the ordinance was tabled until next meeting.

A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which was then offered for adoption by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Bladsacker: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance amending the Town of Grand Isle General Fund Budget for fiscal year July 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2017.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: The Town of Grand Isle General Fund Budget is hereby amended for fiscal year 2016-17 as more fully set forth in the attached document.

FUND REVENUES EXPENDITURES GENERAL $5,033,245 $5,017,745 Roll call voter thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: Clifford Santiny, Jr., Brian Barthelemy This ordinance was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2017 and becomes effective on said date.

Hearings were held on the following proposed ordinances which will again be heard at the next regular meeting of January 24, 2017 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. ___ An ordinance requested by Webb Cheramie to approve the redivision of Tract 4 of property belonging to Webb Cheramie into Tracts 4-A, 4-B, 4-C, and 4-D; and Tract 4-E of property owned by Webb Cheramie into Tract 4-E-1, Tract 4-E-2, Tract 4-E-3, Tract 4-E-4, Tract 4-E-5, Tract 4-E-6, and Tract 4-E-7, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “MAP SHOWING THE REDIVISION OF TRACT 4 AND TRACT 4-E OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO WEBB CHERAMIE, LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated (Rev.) 9 JULY 2015.

ORDINANCE NO. ____ An ordinance approving the subdivision of property of Josh Jambon into Lot “C” and Lot “D”, being a portion of the former “Englebach Tract” on the North or Bay side of State Highway No. 1, all in accordance with a plat by J. Wayne Pleasance, Inc., dated December 15, 2016 and entitled “SURVEY PLAT SHOWING A DIVISION OF PROPERTY INTO LOTS C & D, BELONGING TO JOSH JAMBON, BEING IN SECTION 28, T-22-S, R-24-E, GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.” A discussion was held on the Council submitting a list of names to the Governor’s Office for reappointing or replacing Grand Isle Port Commission Members after which the Mayor asked to delay submitting the names until there was a full Council present at a meeting.

Police Chief Landry was recognized and gave the following police report for the period of December 19th , 2016 thru January 9th, 2017 there were 138 total calls, 13 arrest, 33 traffic tickets, 64 traffic stops, 12 EMS rums and 1 fire; fines collected since July totaled $45,802.00. He then stated that he would speak to the school principal about the Trojan Lane one way issue and request that the side gates be opened to let parents bring their kids to school. He announced that Ralph Creel was promoted to Lieutenant of investigation & patrol and Josh Leg was promoted to lieutenant of narcotics. The K9 dog will be arriving on 1/11/17 and the cost was paid by an anonymous donor. He thanked Dean Blanchard for donation of his camp for the dog trainer. He thanked the community for supporting the police department and reported the department seized a truck during a large drug bust. He finished his report by asking the Council to fund hiring another police officer.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Be yourself instead of hiding behind a persona, Aries. Show your true feelings and you will earn more respect for it. If you meet any resistance, try again.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a missed opportunity won’t come back to haunt you. You will have plenty of additional opportunities to make another go of things in the days to come.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you must find ways to sure up any cracks before you can move ahead. Give it your best effort, but you may want to seek advice from Pisces.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, keep forging ahead even if you feel like you are going up against a brick wall. Eventually you will find a solution and a way to overcome this obstacle.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 There are a few things you need to tackle early in the week, and then you will likely have the rest of the time for recreation, Leo. Put travel at the top of your to-do list.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you experience a scare, it will be short-lived and you will recover quickly. The rest of the week could prove uneventful.

Make the most the downtime.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be second-guessing an important decision. It is not too late to make a change.

Approach the next decision more carefully.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if you have been away from your childhood home for a while, pay a visit. You can visit your old haunts and reminisce about things.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, step out of the shadows for a bit and accept the praise and recognition you deserve this week. It’s not being boastful if you accept well wishes of others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although you may be looking straight ahead, you are having trouble seeing what is right in front of you. Adjust your perspective and you might be surprised.

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For Bernard Smith, it’s a long-awaited chance to start over after 13 years away from his wife and children.

Smith was working at a restaurant in Maryland in 2002 when his brother asked him to obtain marijuana for a drug deal.

Though it was his brother who obtained the crack cocaine that the brothers then sold along with the marijuana to undercover officers, Smith was charged with the cocaine offense, too.

His 22-year sentence was far longer than his brother’s, owing to what the court called Smith’s “extensive criminal history” prior to the drug bust.

Smith still had 10 years on his sentence when he was notified Thursday that the president, on his last day in office, was giving him another chance.

“He’s looking to turn his life around,” said Michelle Curth, his attorney. “He’s a good person who, like so many people, got involved in something he’s been punished for already.”

Curth said that Smith had learned his lesson and owned up to his crime — he asked for a commutation, she noted, not a pardon, which would have erased the original conviction. She said Smith hopes to get licensed in heating and air conditioning maintenance and has lined up family members to help with his adjustment.

But freedom for Smith is still two years away.

Rather than release him immediately, Obama directed that he be set free in January 2019 — two years after Obama has left office — and only if Smith enrolls in a residential drug treatment program.

To be eligible for a commutation under Obama’s initiative, inmates had to have behaved well in prison and already served 10 years, although some exceptions to the 10year rule were granted.

They also had to be considered nonviolent offenders, although many were charged with firearms violations in relation to their drug crimes.

Obama personally reviewed the case of every inmate who received a commutation, often poring over case files in the evenings or calling his attorneys into his office to discuss specifics. Although a backlog of cases remains as Obama leaves office, his administration reviewed all applications that came in by an end-of-August deadline, officials said.

Eggleston said Obama had been particularly motivated to grant clemency to inmates who had turned themselves around in prison. He said one inmate had trained and obtained a commercial driver’s license through a prison program, despite having a life sentence that all but assured he’d never get to use it.

The following resolution was offered jointly by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2722 A resolution requesting Jefferson Parish to assist the Town of Grand Isle in acquiring funding through CDBG and HUD to be utilized for the planning and minimum redesign of the Town of Grand Isle Multiplex Center to be converted into a new Town Hall and Police Department.

WHEREAS, the current Town Multiplex Center was constructed with CDBG and HUD funds and once converted into a new Town Hall and Police Department would still be for a public purpose; and WHEREAS, the current Town Hall and Police Department is out dated and does not meet required standards to properly serve the residents and property owners of Grand Isle; and WHEREAS, the current Town Hall was built in 1919 and was the first U.S. Coast Guard Station on Grand Isle and when the current Multiplex Center would be redesigned the current Town Hall and Police Station would be turned into a Historical Museum and Site.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: with the help of Jefferson Parish, the State of Louisiana Agencies and Federal Government Agencies the funding would be utilized for the planning and minimum redesign of converting the Town of Grand Isle Multiplex Center into a new Town Hall and Police Department.

Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Kelly Besson, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Clifford Santiny, Jr., Brian Barthelemy

Inc. to perform the Three Year Atmospheric Corrosion Survey concerning the natural gas system. The cost will be $570.00 per day (at an estimated days for this system. The final cost will not exceed the five day price plus mileage at 53.5 cents per mile).

Council Member Bladsacker requests/reports: 1. Asked about the Oak Street tennis Court lights. It was explained that there were no tennis court lights at that facility only a night watchman. 2. Requested the Mayor ask the Police Department to conduct a survey of all the street lights that are not operating at night.

Mayor’s report: 1. Stated that he would like to see a resolution addressing the Federal Government strongly stating that the Town of Grand Isle does not support the TEDS. 2. Requested that the Town pay half of the Engineering cost for the Town Engineer to represent the Town of Grand Isle at the upcoming Washington D.C. lobbying trip. His request was approved on a joint motion by the Council. 3. The Mayor closed his report by thanking everyone for representing Grand Isle.

Motion by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Kelly Besson, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle

This resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2017.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to appropriate $5,890.00 for GIS, Engineering to prepare a Community Center Assessment for applying for CDBG funding.

Street Supervisor Chris Hernandez was recognized and made the following requests: 1. Requested an extra $1,134.00 for the purchase of the new town excavator due to a change in the State Contract price. Approved on a joint motion by the Council.

2. Requested the appropriation of $8,792.24 for repairing the generator at the Community Center. Approved on a joint motion by the Council.

3. Requested the appropriation of $2,459. 00 for rental of a fork lift to work on Christmas lighting and drainage pumps. Approved on a joint motion by the Council.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to authorize the Mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for the purchase of five (5) SUV’s for the Police Department. Four would be paid with BP funds and one was paid for by Jefferson Parish Councilman Rickey Templet.

A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to accept the proposal of National Corrosion Services, AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are quite productive this week, tackling many things on your to-do list. While you are feeling motivated, keep going and you may accomplish even more.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Sometimes you have to make sacrifices, Pisces. Put others first this week. This selfless approach will be its own reward.

ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle

Sunday, January 22, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

“The ones who really stuck home for the president and me are the ones who got their GED, they worked, they took courses in anger management, they took courses in getting over drug abuse issues, they remained in contract with their families,” Eggleston said.

Obama has long called for phasing out strict sentences for drug offenses, arguing they lead to excessive punishment and incarceration rates unseen in other developed countries. With Obama’s support, the Justice Department in recent years directed prosecutors to rein in the use of harsh mandatory minimums.

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche parish Sheriff’s Officer.

Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

JANUARY 16, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Roger Campbell, 31, Houma.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Carl Gabriel, 56, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Johnisha Johnson, 30, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (5 cts).

Lawrence Matthews, 49, New Orleans. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Rashun Reed, 30, Thibodaux.

Battery of a police officer; simple criminal damage to property; resisting an officer with force or violence; second degree cruelty to juveniles.

Joshua Roberts, 41, Gray. Contempt of court.

Larry Smith, 18, Gray. Aggravated assault.

JANUARY 17, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Windy Chiasson, 31, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court; resisting an officer.

Shane Gilfour, 32, Thibodaux.

Fugitive.

Linton Hester, 31, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Brennan Jones, 25, Houma. Contempt of court.

Alvin Joseph, 39, Garyville. Fugitive.

Labaron Lee, 23, Gray. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Tucker Mendoza, 48, Des Allemands. Contempt of court.

Corey Pennino, 24, Golden Meadow. Violation of probation/ parole; contempt of court (2 cts).

Dinner conversation

A boy asks his father, “Dad, are bugs good to eat?”

“That’s disgusting.

Don’t talk about things like that over dinner,” the dad

Earlier in the week, Obama commuted most of the rest of convicted leaker Chelsea Manning’s sentence, arguing the Army intelligence analyst had shown remorse and already served a long sentence.

Yet Obama will leave office without granting commutations or pardons to other prominent offenders who had sought clemency, including accused Army deserter Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. He also declined to pardon former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden. ___ Reach Josh Lederman on Twitter at http://twitter.com/joshledermanAP

Wanda Plaisance, 47, Cut Off. Contempt of court (14 cts).

Leo Williams, 66, Vacherie. Fugitive.

Tyrone Williams, 46, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Golden Meadow Police Dwayne Halford, 21, Galliano.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

JANUARY 18, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Drew Badeaux, 33, Gray. Violation of probation/ parole.

Latisha Bellanger, 29, Lockport.

Violation of probation/ parole.

Rusty Curole, 31, Lafayette. Simple burglary; contempt of court; theft.

Ashley Danos, 32, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole.

Arielle Duman, 31, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole.

Jenna Landry, 23, Schriever. Violation of probation/ parole.

Janet Lassere, 33, Thibodaux.

Fugitve.

Chris Lasserre, 41, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Gabriel Leblanc, 23, Houma. Violation of probation/ parole.

Bart Ledet, 39, Gray. Violation of probation/ parole.

Jamie Martinez, 34, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Nick Matherne, 28, Houma. Possession of steroids (2 cts); reckless operation without accident; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute xanax.

Jason Seamon, 35, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery; aggravated battery with dangerous weapon.

John Sewell, 36, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old; possession of hydrocodone; headlamps for motor vehicles and motorcycles.

Seth Uzee, 28, Raceland. Simple criminal Damage to property.

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“Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.”

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The Magi were non-Jewish seekers who represent all of us

The Twelfth Night is used to signal the end of the Christmas Season and the beginning of the Mardi Gras celebrations.

We celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany on the twelfth day after Christmas but now the Church has moved the Feast to the nearest Sunday.

The story of the Magi visiting the child Jesus is full of mystery and intrigue. Every time we hear it, we find new meaning.

In the time of Christ, people expected that signs in the heavens would accompany the birth of a king. The heavens would send their warnings or greetings.

How many Magi were mentioned in St. Matthew’s gospel?

If you read the gospel carefully, Matthew mentions no numbers. In the early church their number varied from two to 12. By the 6th century the tradition was that three Magi journeyed to Bethlehem to greet the newborn King.

The number three was probably associated with the three gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

The Magi were welltrained astrologists. The word “Magi” came to mean “one skilled in knowledge of the occult,” and from it we have our word “magician.”

Believing that everyone has his or her particular star, the Magi studied the movements of the planets in detail.

During the Middle Ages they gave the “three Magi” special kingly titles, names, nationalities, and ages. Melchior was the eldest (60) and was King of Arabia (tan skinned). He brought the Christ Child gold. Next came 40-yearold Balthasar, King of Ethiopia (black skinned), who brought fragrant frankincense. The third Magi was 20-year-old Caspar, King of Tarsus, (white skinned) who presented myrrh.

In 7 B.C., the planets Jupiter and Venus came together, and later Jupiter and Saturn. This occurrence was significant enough to make these astronomers believe that an important ruler was to appear in Palestine. They set out to find the king whose star they were following.

However, Palestine already had a king. King Herod was half Jewish and very suspicious. He was made king by playing up to the Roman authorities. He was so fearful and paranoid that he murdered his favorite wife, two of her sons, and even his own eldest son, because they might plot against him.

The thought of a genuine Jewish king undermining his own claim to the throne aroused in Herod his wellknown cruelty.

These men came with gifts. They asked where they could find the infant king so that they could offer worship. Then all hell broke out. Herod found out that Bethlehem was the birthplace of the Messiah.

He directed the Magi accordingly and then planned to kill the child.

The gifts offered were extremely symbolic. Gold was for kingship; frankincense was used in temple worship by the priests; and myrrh was used to embalm the dead. The gifts foretold Jesus’ nature and his role – King, High Priest and Redeemer.

“Epiphany” is a Greek word that means “to manifest.”

The Gentiles were granted this first epiphany.

The Jews were destined to bring forth the Messiah, but Jesus would save everyone who sought him.

We must not contain him in exclusive doctrines, nor see him as our exclu-

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

South 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

First Assembly of God of Raceland 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.

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

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.

Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

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 a.m.

Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

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

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) 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 Baptist Church 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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

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.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden 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.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South 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)

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.

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

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

18242 W. Main - Galliano

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

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: 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

Victory Life Church

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

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

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.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews

Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Temple #2

Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

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

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 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 Discipleship 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 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.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 (504) 532-2992

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632-7575

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

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

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

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

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region!

3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Bethel Christian Ministries

FULL GOSPEL

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow

Crosspoint Church

13581 East Main - Larose

Lighthouse Worship Center

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

Christian Fellowship Church

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship

Mathews Full Gospel Temple

Trinity Baptist Church

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

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.

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119

Gulf Coast Baptist Church

Pictured are the newly selected Living Apostles at Holy Rosary Catholic School. Each month teachers and staff are encouraged to submit names of students who exemplify outstanding Christian values throughout their everyday lives.

The boy named as Living Apostle for the month of November is 8th grader, Luke Callais, son of Torie and Jason Glynn and Chad and Jamie Callais.

The girl named as Living Apostle for the month of November is 4th grader, Aliza Callais, daughter of Travis and Valerie Callais.

Each Living Apostle is given a crucifix to wear throughout the school year as a visual symbol of their dedication to Jesus Christ. These students’ values of respect, charity, responsibility, love and kindness are reflected within their lives. Additionally, HRCS Living Apostles are role models for their peers at HRCS.

sive property. As Christians we can share in his kingship and offer the gold of ourselves.

When we ask him to be manifest in us, we share in his royal priesthood. When we give him all that hurts, we share in his redemptive suffering. Through us he is shown to the world.

The gospel says the Magi went home “a different way.” That could mean they themselves, as well as their route, were changed.

How often we pray, “O God, guide my footsteps” then we never move our feet.

Sincere faith means seeking the divine mystery in all aspects of life.

This is our story. This is our journey! Follow the star!

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

985-787-3453

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

18190 West Main St., Galliano

LA Carriers • 632-5858 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA 70373

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

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

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

House of Prayer

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)

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.

Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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

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COMMUNICATIONS MMUNICATI CATIONS N viscom.net

985.693.0123

Internet Security

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential

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

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