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Sunday, December 25, 2016
Audit find extensive problems in labor agency’s computer system
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Problems with the Louisiana labor department’s new computer sysW tem caused incorrect unemployment payments, stalled fraud investigations and widespread disruptions throughout the program for jobless residents, according to an audit released Monday. The report from Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera’s office says some people were overpaid unemployment benefits, while others received less money than they should have from the Louisiana Workforce Commission during the budget year that ended June 30. A test of 62 people who sought unemployment assistance showed 10 were overpaid, three were underpaid and five others continued to receive unemployment checks even though they had gotten jobs, according to Purpera’s office. Some errors had yet to be fully corrected at the time of the audit, and the workforce commission See Audit Page 5-A
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Some Entergy Louisiana customers to receive January refund
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KENNER, La. (AP) — Some customers of a major Louisiana utility will see a refund in their January electricity t bills as a result of action taken at a Wednesday meeting of the state PubV MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINElic •Service LAROSE Commission. • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND EntergyISLE Louisiana said in a news release that refunds totaling $70 million will go to customers in more than 40 parishes. It’s the result of an agreement approved by the PSC allocating costs for replacing steam generators at the Waterford 3 nuclear plant. The agreement also includes a $9.4 million rate reduction. It affects customers who were served by Entergy Louisiana prior to its being combined with the Entergy Gulf States utility in 2015. Entergy says the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatthours per month will see a refund of We’d like to give you our best wishes for a about $38 on the January bill, with a 43-cent monthly rate reduction. holiday that’s filled with much harmony, The five elected PSC members contentment and joy. voted 3-2 to approve the deal, according to The Advocate. May the spirit of the season fill your heart and “This settlement represents good your home, and may you and your family enjoy news for our customers and resolves the peace and miracle that is Christmas. a long-standing issue for our company,” Phillip May, president and CEO of Entergy Louisiana, said in the news release. PSC Chairman Scott Angelle, RBreaux Bridge, and Commissioner Foster Campbell, D-Bossier Parish,
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Public comments sought on proposed TEDs rule
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will be holding three meetings next month to solicit public input on the proposed rule to require Turtle Excluder Devices on skimmer trawls, pusher-head trawls, and wing nets (butterfly trawls) The first meeting is planned for January 9, 2017, at the Larose Civic Center, 307 East 5th St., Larose, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The second meeting will be held in Gretna on January 10, from 12-noon to 2 p.m., at Coastal Communities Consulting, Inc., 925 Behrman Highway, Suite 15. The third meeting is set to take place in Belle
Chasse, also on January 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Belle Chasse Community Center, 8398 Hwy. 23. NOAA is proposing to withdraw current tow time restrictions and instead require all skimmer trawls, pusher-head trawls, and wing nets (butterfly trawls) rigged for fishing to have turtle excluder devices (TEDs) to prevent small sea turtles from getting caught in these nets. The intent of the proposed rule is to reduce incidental bycatch and mortality of sea turtles in southeastern U.S. shrimp fisheries, and to aid in the protection and recovery of the threatened and endangered sea turtle populations.
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Santa made his arrival at Lafourche Central Market last weekend on the fire truck and made his departure on the fire truck to do his traditional ride though area neighborhoods. Santa will surely need his rest after this weekend with all the work he’s put in preparing for Christmas this year. Santa sightings were everywhere the last several days!
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Sunday, December 25, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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LRD3 adult basketball registration due Dec. 26
The deadline to register for LRD#3 Adult Basketball is December 26. Registration is open to men and women, age 18 and up. Individuals and teams welcomed. Contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478 for more info.
Raffle to benefit local child with cancer
Raffle tickets are being sold to raise funds for oneyear-old Jace Guidry who was diagnosed with liver cancer and had to undergo surgery and is now undergoing chemotherapy. He is the son of Aaron Guidry and Shannon David. For a $20 donation, the ticket will be entered into an auction for one of the following items: pink Cricket 22 long rifle with scope, black Cricket 22 long rifle with scope, Remington 770 243 with scope or a Escort Extreme black synthetic 3” 28” long 12 GA. Drawing dates will be on January 2, 9, 16 and 23. Winners need not be present. Tickets are being sold at Tom’s Texaco Station, AM Supply, Moran’s Convenience Store, Cajun Pecan House, Just for Him Galliano, Mama’s Kitchen and Renovations. For more information email Ben Autin at autinben@hotmail.com or via www.facebook.com/ben.aut in.9.
Narconon offers help to families with addiction
Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help. Narconon offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon can help families take steps to overcome addiction.
JANET McCONNAUGHEY and MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s wildlife and fisheries secretary says some people in his office have been sabotaging financial cleanup, and he’s resigning Dec. 31 rather than in February. Charlie Melancon made the statements Wednesday in a resignation letter to Gov. John Bel Edwards, a copy of which he texted to The Associated Press. A November audit report raised questions about missing property and millions of dollars in agency spending. For instance, according to the audit, Gulf oil spill recovery money intended for fish testing was used for unnecessary iPads, cameras, boats and now-missing fishing equipment. “I accepted your appointment in the spirit of public service without the knowledge that I would be responsible for turning around a troubled state
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Dear Tante Camilla, My husband is going to be offshore for New Year’s Eve and all my friends and their husbands are going out to the city to celebrate. I can’t decide if I should go or just stay home since my husband won’t be with me. What do you think? Signed, New Year Blues Dear New Year Blues: Beb, you wouldn’t catch me going celebrate in the city whether I had my husband or 10 bodyguards with me. They all gone plum
agency,” Melancon wrote. “However, many of the department’s previous problems persist, driven largely by the Coastal Conservation Association and individuals within the department.” David Cresson, executive director of the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana, said the group always tries to act professionally and appropriately. “To suggest we do otherwise is insulting to all the 20,000 members” in Louisiana, he said. Melancon said last week that officials in Edwards’ administration had asked him to leave office in mid-February, and he had agreed. He said continuing until then is a strain on his family. “These past 11 months have been a mental and physical grind as we have had to continuously maneuver around people within and outside the Department who were part and parcel of the corrupt practices being uncovered,” he wrote.
He said the vast majority of department employees are “good, hard-working and honest public servants.” Melancon has clashed with recreational fishermen, and has been criticized for changes he pushed after auditors found shoddy management of agency finances under the previous administration. Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo said last week that the governor decided a change was required because “unnecessary public battles” were taking attention from needed reforms. Edwards said the agency will continue work to fix financial problems identified by the auditors. Melancon answered the audit saying he ordered a “complete internal review” of his agency’s operations and mismanagement of agency money or property “will not be tolerated.” State Inspector General Stephen Street, whose office
crazy up there. They uncivilized. Shooting everybody, even little kids, for no reason at all. So you know how I feel about that. Anyway, bonjour, mes amis. This is Tante Camilla ready to give you some advice. So venez ici and écoutez. In my days, a woman didn’t go out when her husband was off working unless she was a bonne a rienne. I know it’s different now-a-days, but I also know that people talk just the same. Maybe you would go out and not do anything wrong at all; but, how would you feel at minuit when everyone’s kissing their someone special and you’re just standing there like a boscoyo? Or, what if it were you that was working and your husband wanted to go out with his podnas? Would you be okay with that? Me, I know I wouldn’t. I would have passed my pauvre Clovis a calotte like he wouldn’t have believed if he would have even thought
about going out without me. I guess it’s really up to what you and your husband are comfortable with. Just remember, come minuit, you might be wishing you had stayed home. Plus, why spend all that money and time pouponering yourself to go to the city and get killed by some maniacs. Eh ben, c’est tout pour asteur. When I get another question you’ll get another answer. -Tante Camilla 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.
probes suspected fraud and corruption in government, also has been looking into the department. Melancon has said his office is cooperating with that review. The secretary wrote, “The department has contracted with CCA for a total of $3.36 million over the past 6 years, and I have concerns about some of those contracts based on what was uncovered during audits and reviews.” Those contracts were all for two programs: creating artificial reefs and tagging
The Mathews Post Office held a Christmas coloring contest recently. Winners are: top row - Logan and Nathan, bottom row - Neveah and Landon, pictured with Melissa Irvin, Postmaster.
The Central Lafourche Bantam football team and cheerleaders brought Christmas gifts to all the elderly at the Broadmoor Nursing Home recently. Pictured, left to right, front row: Jamarquis Allen, Derrin Smith, Owen English, Mason Plaisance, Trevenne Allen, Parker Cheramie, Merkel Stevens, Zayle Falgout, and Lainee Comardelle. Left to right, second row: Kristy Cheramie, Chelsea English, Ed Reinhardt, Angelic Falgout, Darla Comardelle, and Becky Cheramie. Third row, left to right: Jobi Stevens and Derrick Smith.
Surfin’ the Net is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.
Last minute gift
On Christmas Eve, Nathan thought it would be nice to buy his wife a little gift for the next day. Always tight with money, he thought long and hard about what that present might be. Unable to decide, he entered a department store and in the cosmetics section he asked the girl, “How about some perfume?” She showed him a bottle costing $150. “Too expensive!” ex-
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claimed Nathan. The young lady returned with a smaller bottle for $75. “Oh dear,” Nathan groused, “still far too much.” Growing rather annoyed at Nathan’s stinginess, the sales girl brought out a tiny $20 bottle and showed it to him. Nathan became really agitated. “What I mean”, he whined, “is I’d like to see something really cheap.” So the sales girl handed him a mirror.
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fish, Cresson said. “And they’ve been resounding successes in every case,” he said. Cresson said, “We did everything in our power to be a partner and a resource for this department. And we were turned away.” In his letter, Melancon said he hopes that both agencies, and recently hired independent auditors and outside accountants “will flush out any other items of illegality or wrongdoing, if such does exist.”
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Amazon to start charging sales taxes on Louisiana shoppers
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tax-free shopping on Amazon for Louisiana residents is ending. The online retail giant will start charging sales taxes on all purchases shipped to destinations in Louisiana starting Jan. 1. NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports that a state revenue department spokesman confirmed Amazon will begin collecting both state and local sales taxes in Louisiana when the new year begins. The process is the same for Louisiana retailers who also sell online. The tax collections are required in state law. For Louisiana’s shoppers, they’ll be paying the state’s 5 percent sales tax, along with any local sales taxes they normally pay when they shop in person at retail stores. Louisiana has pushed online retailers like Amazon to collect and remit the required sales taxes. Amazon currently charges sales taxes in 29 states. Information from: The Times-Picayune, http://www.nola.com ___
Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige, John Legend headline 2017 Essence
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the first time, music icon Diana Ross brings her star power to a stage at the 2017 Essence Festival in New Orleans. Ross was among the headliners announced Thursday for the festival annually held in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. “This is big,” said Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc., on getting Ross to agree to perform. “She represents grace and glam-
our and we couldn’t be more excited.” Joining Ross at the 23rd annual event, presented by Coca-Cola, will be R&B’s Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, India.Arie, Jazmine Sullivan, Lalah Hathaway and first-timer Michel’le. Blige, a festival veteran, returns in 2017 to headline a special night themed “My Path to Strength,” at which she will introduce her highly anticipated project, “Strength of a Woman.” Others on tap for the festival scheduled June 30-July 2 include Doug E Fresh, Master P, Moses Sumney, Ro James, Shaggy, Solange, Teyana Taylor, Trombone Shorty, Tweet, Yuna and Sir the Baptist. Ebanks said be on the lookout for more artists to be named to the lineup in January. “This is just the first wave,” she said. “There’s more coming.” Weekend ticket packages, starting at $126, are now on sale. ___
Georgia leads nation in number of executions as Texas slows
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia led the nation this year in the number of inmates put to death, an anomaly that’s due at least in part to executions in Texas dipping into single digits for the first time in 20 years. With nine lethal injections in 2016, Georgia accounted for nearly half of the 20 executions nationwide. It was the most inmates the state has put to death in a calendar year since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed executions to resume 40 years ago. It was almost twice as many as the state’s previous record of five, set in 1987 and matched last year. Texas, meanwhile, executed seven inmates, the fewest the state has put to death since 1996, when three people were executed. Alabama had two executions, and Florida and Missouri had one apiece.
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Executions and new death sentences have been on the decline in recent years for a variety of reasons, and that continued in 2016. ___
Louisiana State Police to give body cameras to 700 troopers
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana State Police plans to equip about 700 troopers with body cameras, calling it a deployment that will be the largest of its kind for a state public safety agency. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson announced Wednesday that the agency will purchase more than 1,500 body cameras through a five-year, $5.3 million contract with TASER International Inc. Troopers patrolling in New Orleans will be the first to get the cameras, in January. The State Police expects the cameras to be deployed statewide by next summer. Each trooper will be equipped with two cameras, which automatically turn on if a trooper activates a stun gun. The agency experimented with the cameras earlier this year by equipping 22 troopers with them.
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‘Whatever’ claims title as most annoying word in US poll
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A poll has found that the most annoying word or phrase used in casual conversation in America is “whatever.” The Marist College poll released Wednesday indicates the word irritates 38 percent of Americans. The pollsters offered up five options for most annoying word or phrase: “Whatever,” ‘’No offense, but,” ‘’Ya know, right,” ‘’I can’t even” and “huge.” “No offense, but” is second with 20 percent. In third place is, “You know, right,” which is irksome to 14 percent of people, tied with “I can’t even.” ‘’Huge” grates on the nerves of 8 percent. “Whatever” is losing some steam, though. Last year it topped the list at 43 percent. Age matters. Among Americans under 30, “I can’t even” takes top honors. The Dec. 1-9 survey of 1,005 adults has a sampling error margin of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. ___
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WWII on www: thousands of oral histories going online JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s D-Days — that is, digital days — at the National World War II Museum, with historians seeking to storm the internet and move thousands of first-person accounts of the fighting online. Executives at the National World War II Museum say creating a vast online collection of 9,000 existing oral and written histories will take longer than the war was fought: 10 years and $11 million dollars. There’s more than 22,000 hours of audio and video to be handled, thousands of documents to be digitized and millions of words transcribed. Ultimately, all these firsthand accounts of Pearl Harbor, the D-Day invasion, Germany’s surrender, Hiroshima, the homefront and more will be online. Founded in 2000, the museum is a top New Orleans attraction. The digital collection is open to the world. But only about 250 of its oral histories are online so far. Uploading more will take time, partly because the museum’s six historians also are racing to interview the last veterans alive. “It’s a fine balance. We have a sense of urgency to collect as many stories as we can ... But we also know it’s extremely important moving forward to provide access” online, said Stephen Watson, the museum’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. Since May, the World War II Museum has collected 500 oral histories. But the war generation is fading fast. Even people with childhood memories of the war are now in their 70s, noted James Gilmore, archives
specialist in oral history at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. He said the Holocaust Museum has about 10,000 oral histories available online. Those also are among more than 66,000 that can be viewed or listened to on site. “Our oral histories have been invaluable resources in teaching about Holocaust history and fighting Holocaust denial. They’ll become even more precious once the eyewitness generation is no longer here,” Gilmore said. Putting oral histories online is not just a matter of uploading and linking to huge audio and video files. The World War II Museum’s six historians also help laboriously describe their contents for online searching, in a process more extensive than the Holocaust Museum’s has been so far. Take the four videos spanning two hours of interviews with Harold E. Ward, a Navy lookout on the cruiser San Francisco when Japanese warplanes struck Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The videos are divided into 12 segments, each with detailed annotations describing what Ward talks about section by section — like the one with Ward recalling the attack . The San Francisco was being overhauled when the planes came in low and slow, leaving the fleet in flames. “I just stood and watched,” Ward said. As a lookout, he was wearing headphones. An ensign somewhere else asked him to describe the scene. “He says, ‘What’s going on there?’” Ward recounted. “So I told him we were being attacked by the Japanese Air Force.” The ensign’s response: “Don’t you get wise with me, Ward. I asked you a ques-
tion.” “So I began to describe what I was looking at,” Ward continued. “And there was a dead silence when I finished speaking.” So far there are 4,000 staff-collected video oral histories, 3,000 video and audio recordings made by others, and nearly 2,000 “written histories” like journals and diaries that can be photographed, annotated and transcribed for online research, said Keith Huxen, the museum’s senior director of history and research. He said the six historians travel widely, scheduling at least four interviews per trip. Afterward, the historians add catalog information, including a short description of contents and when and where interviews were made. They then begin annotating the video with keywords mostly likely to be searched, Huxen said. “Ultimately, the public will be able to go online, access the histories, search them, watch the video with face and voice ... with a verbatim transcription scrolling or at least accessible,” he added. The museum has allocated about $4.4 million for the project so far — about two-thirds from donations and grants, and the rest from the museum’s operating budget, Watson said. One records management company, Iron Mountain, gave $100,000 to digitize 100 interviews this year and expects to donate a similar amount next. “The commitment to this will never end,” because there will be a constant need to update computers and software and to move the collection “to new forms of data storage that we don’t even know about now,” Watson noted. See WW II Page 6-A
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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. _________________ 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. _________________ Small House For Rent: single occupancy or married couple; $600/month rent; $500/deposit; utilities paid; grass cut; call (985) 696-0818. _________________
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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. _________________ 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). _________________ 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 _________________ Allied Shipyard has an immediate opening for a Stockroom Clerk. Experience and computer knowledge necessary. Competitive salary and benefits package available. Applicants can either mail resume to PO Box 1240, Larose, 70373; fax to 985693-3687; or apply in person at 310 Ledet Lane, Larose. _________________
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MLS 123860: Two homes sitting on 2 lots for the price of one! Can be used as a mother-in-law suite, rental property or more! Main house is 3BR, 2ba and apartment is 2BR, 1ba. Solid sheeting, two-car garage and much more! Great deal at $198,500!
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MLS 120782: This 4BR, 4ba. home is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances stay. It includes a huge fenced in yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop $1,360,000 and much more.
Immediate Opening: Full-Time and PartTime Housekeeper. Must be available to work days, nights and weekends. Must be available to work holidays. Must be able to work split shift. Immediate Opening: PRN Cert Pharmacy Tech. Licensed in LA. Previous pharmacy experience preferred. If interested, please apply online at www.mylosgh.or. Lady of the Sea General Hospital. EOE. _________________ Farmworkers needed for crawfish & rice season in the Galliano, La. rural area, working for B & C Unlimited - Mr. Mark Boudreaux from 2/1/2017 – 12/1/2017, Guar. 3/4 work period contract, 4 temporary positions, 35 hrs. wk. @ $10.69/hr.. Work includes: Prepare field for cultivation, maintain water, fertilize, weed (by hand), spot treatment; cut up fish bait, check traps, harvest crawfish, operate crawfish boat. Grading, packing, loading & unloading stacks of crawfish; minor maintenance & operation of farm equipment. Farm field and shed sanitation duties. Walk, lift up to 50 lbs., stooping, bending, reach or kneel for prolonged period of times; working outside in inclement weather. Tools furnished at no cost. Housing provided on premises. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Must have legal authority to work within the United States. Contact Thibodeaux Career Solutions, 1425 Tiger Dr.., Thibodeaux, LA 70301, 985-858-2894. Please refer to job order 658186. _________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL Driver and Roustabout. Must be dependable, able to pass drug screening and physical, have own transportation. FMI call Frank at 985-6651220. _________________ Hiring 100 ton captain. Must have current 100 ton license, towing endorsement and TWIC; benefits; Small Inland Tug Company; FMI call Mark at 985-637-2484. _________________
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MLS 123859: This Acadian style home located along Hwy. 308 in Lockport sits amongst gorgeous oak trees on over 2 acres of land. The 3BR, 3ba. home has fabulous crown molding and detail throughout. It’s priced to sell at $425,000! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!
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Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ Doerle Food Service in Port Fourchon, LA is currently looking for: Class A CDL Delivery Drivers (with clean driving record). Fast paced, physical environment & home every day. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health, dental, life insurance, 401(k) and potential driver safety bonus. Applications may be completed online at www.doerle foods.com or you may apply in person at our Fourchon facility: 505 NJ Theriot Rd., Fourchon LA 70357 Tuesday through Thursday from 10AM until 3PM. _________________
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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ 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. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
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OBITUARIES
LAURA KIFFE BARRIOS
Laura Kiffe Barrios, 84, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off passed away on Dec. 19, 2016. Visitation will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday Dec. 21, 2016 from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 12 noon with burial following in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Corbert Barrios (Anna), Jackie Thibodaux (James), and Reed Barrios (Dana); 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brothers Herbert Kiffe and Rickey Kiffe; and sister Ingrid Bruce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Barrios; grandchild, Amy Barrios; parents, Corbert and Celeste Kiffe; and sister, Brunella K. Theriot.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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Need a babysitter? Reliable, dependable babysitter has openings for up to 4 children. Call Lee at 985-696-1984. _________________
MEMORIALS
Merry Christmas to our Sons TODD and CHAD DELAUNE
Todd Sunrise: 6-4-66 Sunset: 2-27-2013 Chad Sunset: 10-15-76 Sunset: 3-10-2008 We wish you were here today even for just a little while so we could say Merry Christmas sons and see your beautiful smiles. The only gifts today you left behind, the laughter, joy and happiness … precious memories the best kind. Today we will do our best to try and find a happy place struggling to hide our heavy hearts and the tears on our face. We will sit quietly and look at your pictures thinking of both of you ok in heaven up above. May the angels hold you close and sing you both a happy song, and we will be sending wishes to you both today and all year long. You’ll never be forgotten as long as we have breath. All the love and memories will keep us till our death. With All Our Love Dad, Mom, Sisters Lisa & Christy, Sons Devin & Brendon, Daughter Raven, Family & Friends _______________
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.
DELORES ESTAY DIAMOND
Dolores Estay Diamond, 82, entered into eternal life in presence of God, December 9, 2016. She was a native of Grand Isle and resident of Broadway. She was born August 25, 1934, to Gilbert and Marguerite Estay. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, George E Diamond; brothers; Charleston, Louis, Lloyd, Roland, Gilbert and Wallace, sisters; Shirley Collins, Yvonne Tullier and Diane Henderson. She is survived by sister, Gail Friedman; daughters, Gesele Adams (Todd), Tory Breaux (Mike), Tammy Diamond; son, Danny Diamond; nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be celebrated at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland, Friday, December 23rd. Gathering will begin at 9:30 a.m. with service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. Much love and appreciation to Broadway, Oschner/St. Anne Hospital and St. Catherine’s Hospice for their exceptional care. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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Harvey Gulf International Marine will be hiring all vessel positions in 2017.
We are now taking applications for these positions. Please apply in person at our Fourchon Facility, 495 Adam Ted Gisclair Road Fourchon, LA 70357 or online at www.harveygulf.com
Located just north of Golden Meadow bridge on Hwy 308. 4925 total square footage. Lots of parking available plus 75 ft. water frontage with bulkhead. Living space available in warehouse.
REDUCED PRICE. READY TO SELL! $95,000! Call Addy Legendre or Angela Gisclair for a showing!
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Since 1916
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Foster Campbell, DBossier Parish, voted against the deal. Commissioners Lambert Boissiere III, D-New Orleans, Charlie DeWitt, D-Lacompte, and Eric Skrmetta, R-Metairie, voted in favor. The November 2010 discovery of “visible cracks and distortion” on key pieces of equipment to be installed at Waterford 3. The company said Wednesday that the resulting delays increased the cost of the project from $511 to $651 million. Entergy had argued that its customers should bear the costs and said in a statement: “Our position has been that the project was properly managed and that all costs were prudently incurred.” Industrial plants up and down the Mississippi River countered that the utility’s shareholders should be responsible. Randy Young, the Baton Rouge lawyer representing 40 manufacturers, told the Advocate that Entergy’s willingness to pay $23 million more than what an administrative law judge had recommended basically sealed the deal. Waterford 3 was built in 1985. Its original steam generators were set to be replaced when, according to Entergy’s release, pressure tests “revealed distortions in the stainless steel lining that had not been previously seen in the industry on equipment of similar size and design.” Waterford 3 is about 25 miles northeast of Thibodaux and 30 miles northeast of Houma. Entergy serves about 1 million customers across Louisiana.
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NOAA is also proposing to amend the definition of tow times to better clarify the intent and purpose of tow times to reduce sea turtle mortality, and to refine additional portions of the TED requirements to avoid potential confusion. Written comments may also be submitted and will be accepted through February 14, 2017. NOAA may not consider comments if they are sent by any other method, to any other address or individual, or received after the comment period ends. Comments may also be submitted online through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to www.regulations.gov/docket?D=NOAA -NMFS-2016-0151; click the “Comment Now!’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments. You may submit attachments in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF file formats only. Mail comments to Michael Barnette, Southeast Regional Office, NMFS, 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; or fax: 727-8245309; Attention: Michael Barnette.
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hadn’t yet sought repayment of some of the money. Former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration started using the new system on Nov. 9, a rollout that auditors say came even after the system “had not passed all testing necessary to demonstrate consistent functional operations.” Data from the old system wasn’t properly transferred to the new one, which was called the Helping Individuals Reach Employment, or HiRE, system. The new computer system immediately issued incorrect unemployment payments as soon as it went online, auditors said. “HiRE could not properly determine eligibility and benefits, process proper payments timely or without manual intervention or produce reliable reports to support financial and federal reporting objectives,” the report says. Because of the problems, auditors say about 35,000 possible fraud investigations couldn’t be worked as of September. The system had such inadequate security that the report warns that it could lead to “unauthorized view or theft of unemployment
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Someone is interested in what you have to say, especially with regard to a personal issue. You’re not quite sure if you’re ready to reveal all that much to others. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, plans go well for you this week and you will follow through with the tasks you need to tackle. You may need to tweak a few things in the days to come, however. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may not see eye-toeye with a few close friends this week, but you can push past this and your friendship will endure. Try to find some common ground. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 A series of new ideas might make you everyone’s best friend this week, Cancer. Your brain is working overtime, and you may be shocked at what you can accomplish. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Try something new this week. Make it something as simple as taking a new route to work or school or trying a new recipe in the kitchen. New experiences may surprise you.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you have a strong sense of pride and don’t like to give up on things prematurely. But this week you have to respect another’s perspective and concede a point. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, navigate a sticky situation as carefully as possible. Many may come to you for advice, but try not to get too involved in a conflict that has nothing to do with you. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You will be full of energy this week and ready to handle just about anything that comes your way, Scorpio. You may gain some admirers after your even-keeled handling of a situation. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Big plans this week does not mean you can pass up on your existing responsibilities, Sagittarius. Try to make time for everything, and delegate any tasks that you can. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Keep listening when others around you are talking. You can learn valuable lessons just by sitting back and listening to what others have to say.
insurance and tax data.” The workforce commission has paid at least $4.2 million in contract costs to the companies involved with the computer system. New management was chosen to lead the department when Gov. John Bel Edwards took office in January. Edwards’ executive director of the workforce commission, Ava Dejoie, agreed with the audit findings, but said the problems identified during her predecessor’s tenure haven’t put the state’s Unemployment Trust Fund that pays benefits at risk. Work continues to improve the computer system, Dejoie wrote in her response, saying the agency is “committed to completing this process with dispatch, and our progress has and will continue to be substantial.” She described corrections made to the computer system, notifications to the federal government and daily audits to end the problems. Dejoie wrote that the agency “has a high degree of confidence that current payments made to claimants in HiRE are accurate.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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 proven guility. DECEMBER 18, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Angelle Andras, 28, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Glenn Wilson Jr., 25, Larose. Contempt of court (4cts). Thibodaux Police Department Jarrel Joseph, 27, Thibodaux. Poss. of marijuana (1st.) (MISD). Poss. of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Contempt of court (2cts.). Stop lamps and turn signals required. Poss. of MDMA (felony). Illegal window tint. Resisting an officer (MISD). Operating veh. w/suspended license: other offenses. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (MISD). Poss. of Xanax (Alprazolam) (felony). Illegal poss. of prescription narcotics. DECEMBER 19, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Gabriel LeBlanc, 23, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Jahi Raymond, 19, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Austin Richards, 26, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Donovan Schuetter, 34, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Scotty Albert, 28, Houma. Contempt of court. Brittney Dupre, 32, Bayou Blue. Theft. Acie Kelley, 50, Thibodaux. 2nd degree battery. Joel Plaisance, 29, Houma. Simple burglary; contempt of court. Zachary Thomas, 19, Raceland. Contempt of court (4 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Ellis Duplantis, 29, Houma. Theft of goods; fugitive; resisting an officer; theft. Jesslyn Tabor, 29, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. DECEMBER 20, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Josh Bourgeois, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Drey Lefort, 18, Cut Off. Violation of protective orders. Lockport Police Department Jeffrey Dartez, 36, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 cts). Louisiana State Police Timothy Romero, 36, Abbeville. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; DWI (1st). Thibodaux Police Department Melvin Sanders, 29, Donaldsonville. Contempt of court. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, others’ charitable spirits prove contagious this week. Explore the volunteer opportunities available to you and don’t be afraid to try something new. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may crave change this week, Pisces. Even small changes can make a difference. Try to incorporate new experiences into your days.
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Sunday, December 25, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Practical Money Matters
Prepare for Medicare Part A and B price changes in 2017
If you’re eligible for Medicare, or will be in the coming year, there are a few changes you should know about for 2017. An increase in the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) means there’ll be an increase in Social Security benefits and Medicare Part B premiums. For most recipients the increases almost offset each other, but those who aren’t covered by the “hold harmless” provision (about 30 percent of recipients) face a larger Part B premium increase. These changes, along with several others, will go into effect soon and you should consider how they could affect your budget. Since 1975, Social Security benefits have an automatic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The adjustment depends on the CPI and helps keep your benefits in line with the rising cost of goods. There wasn’t a COLA for 2016 benefits, but there is a .3 percent adjustment for next year. Meaning, you’ll get an additional $3 per $1,000 you receive in benefits. The estimated average monthly benefit for all retired workers is expected to increase $5, from $1,355 to $1,360. Medicare Part B premiums will also rise. The COLA also affects Medicare Part B premiums, the part of Medicare that covers some types of procedures and medical equipment. However, for about 70 percent of Medicare recipients, the Social Security Act’s “hold harmless” provision prohibits an increase to Medicare B premiums of more than the previous year’s COLA adjustment. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, held harmless recipients will pay $109 per month, an increase of $4.10. If you aren’t held harmless, Part B premi-
ums could increase by about 10 percent. The remaining 30 percent of Social Security beneficiaries will have their Part B premium increase by about 10 percent. You could fall into the non-held-harmless group if you: - Are a new enrollee; - Enrolled in Medicare but don’t receive Social Security benefits; - Get billed directly for Medicare Part B; - Receive Medicare and Medicaid benefits and your state Medicaid programs pay your Part B premium; - Are a high-income earner subject to an income-adjusted premium. For the non-heldharmless group, the premium depends on the recipient’s (or couple’s when filing a joint tax return) adjusted gross income (AGI). The lowest monthly premium, for individuals who have an AGI of $85,000 or less ($170,000 for couples), will increase from $121.80 to $134 a month per person. On the high end, for recipients with an AGI over $214,000 ($428,000 for couples), the monthly premium will increase from $389.80 to $428.60 per person. Medicare Part A and B deductibles will also increase. Most people don’t have to pay Medicare Part A premiums, but you could still have to pay a deductible or coinsurance for some Part A benefits. The deductible for in-
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patient hospital coverage, which helps cover the first 60 days of care, will increase from $1,288 to $1,316 per benefit period. Daily coinsurance for the 61st through 90th day of treatment will increase from $322 to $329. Daily coinsurance for day 91 on will rise from $644 to $658. Each day past day 90 counts towards your lifetime reserve. You have a maximum of 60 lifetime reserve days; after which you could be responsible for all costs. Skilled nursing facility care is completely covered for your first 20 days. Daily coinsurance for day 21 to 100 of skilled nursing care will increase to $164.50. You could be responsible for all costs beyond day 100. The Part B annual deductible will also increase, from $166 to $183. Generally, after you’ve met your deductible, you’ll pay 20 percent of Medicare-approved costs for services covered by Part B. Bottom line: Social Security benefits, Medicare Part B premiums and Part A and B deductibles and coinsurance will increase in 2017. Whether you’re held harmless or not, take steps to understand which changes could affect you and alter your budget accordingly.
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Pictured is Irvin Bouvier, who received a certificate recently from National Headquarters recognizing 50 years of membership of Delvin Adams Post 315.
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Sunday, December 25, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd May Christ be the foundation of our lives and our Christmas celebrations
St. Joseph Church in Chauvin recently had an Advent Mission conducted by Paul Koleske, a Catholic Lay Missionary from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Through his used of music and reflections on being a Christian in the world today, he challenged everyone to be a real Christian, not just a cultural Christian. Paul had a conversion experience in his journey as a “lukewarm” Catholic Christian. When he asked a special favor of God, he got a bit more than he expected. He said, “I saw Mary, Jesus and Joseph all in bronze about 35 feet tall with Jesus elevated between Mary and Joseph. They totally amazed me. I talked to no one for several minutes. I just kept looking up into the sky.” He went on to say, “About 30 minutes later I was standing around the crucifix on the Holy Hill in Conyers, GA, a woman had fallen into my back and lay motionless on the ground. I panicked and said we need to help her. Instead, everyone joined hands around her and prayed. People said that the Holy Spirit was at work. A few minutes later she got up looking very much at peace, brushed off the dirt, and hugged her family and friends. “I walked closer to the crucifix. I was overcome with a feeling of unexplainable peace and happiness and I began to sob like a baby, the entire front of my coat was wet. I just couldn’t stop crying! Finally, my weeping ceased and it was the best cry I ever had. I was so refreshed, and obviously touched by the Holy Spirit. This became the beginning of my ministry.” When it comes to our faith, we can possess much head knowledge. Yet, if we do not put our faith into everyday action, and use that knowledge for building Christ’s Church, we are not being real Christians. Paul left us with a desire to increase our inner spiritual growth so we can be the best stewards possible. Paul also pointed out why many people are missing the “spirit” required to move mountains in their lives and the Church. These people don’t fully believe and therefore they have a timid spirit that is not attractive and does not inspire others or even themselves. They lack faith in themselves and their ability to proclaim the inspired words of God. Christians must also understand the role that the mind-body function plays in their everyday life. We have messages that we keep in our brains, both positive and negative. “I am someone of worth and value because God loves me” is an exam-
ple of positive association. “I am no good because of all the things I did in my past” is an example of a negative message. Every day we should look at the positive messages that shape our spiritual life. The power of the spoken word can break the mental cycles of anxiety, fear, doubt, worry, and guilt. When we have God as the “Source” of our lives, our possibilities in life are endless. The God who dwells in each of us has endowed us with incredible power to achieve great things. Paul gave us some new insight into how we can increase the awareness in the Presence of the Holy Spirit within us and
use these diving gifts for the greater good. Many people think that religion is doing good “things” to get right with God. Yet Jesus calls us to a personal relationship with the Almighty. There is a great chasm between these two notions. It is imperative that Christians learn how to be more aware, understand, and experience the Power of the Risen Christ in their daily lives. When we connect with the Christ within ourselves, we will experience the true meaning of Christmas. May Christ be in your Christmas and throughout the New Year.
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The idea of putting the collection online was borne of bleak days after Hurricane Katrina flooded much of New Orleans in 2005. The museum didn’t flood, but was closed for months to repair damage from roof leaks and from looting in non-exhibit areas. Few visitors showed up when it did reopen, prompting executives to consider how they could still reach people even when a city was emptied out. “We had to think about how to fulfill our mission without people being here,” said Nick Mueller, museum president and CEO. ___
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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.
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
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
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
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.
Gulf Coast Baptist Church 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
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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
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
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
Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!
632-7575
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.
PRESBYTERIAN
Holy Savior Church
Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1)
13581 East Main - Larose
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
15300 West Main - Cut Off
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
Crosspoint Church
Christian Fellowship Church
Gheens Presbyterian Church
Mathews Full Gospel Temple
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852
Vision Communications, Larose Civic Center & Frank’s Supermarkets
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.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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
Trinity Baptist Church
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New Sunlight Baptist Church
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
BAPTIST
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
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Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
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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
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
First United Pentecostal
Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453
Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes
The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche
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
Voice
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
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. 879-1865 - 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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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