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Sunday, February 12, 2017
Latest feud between Governor, Attorney General: Budget cuts
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The latest flashpoint between Gov. John Bel Edwards and Attorney General W Jeff Landry centers on money, with the statewide elected officials sparring over budget cuts sought by Edwards to help close a $304 million deficit. The Democratic governor’s budget-rebalancing plan, released this week, recommends the Republican attorney general’s office for $6 million in reductions. Landry described the proposal as devastating to his more than $72 million budget for the financial year that ends June 30. He said it would ravage his office’s ability to target child pornography, pursue fraudulent contracts, defend abortion restrictions and chase money owed to the state. See Feud Page 3-A
MEETINGS MONDAY, FEB. 13
LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m. Golden Meadow SOUTH LAF. QUILTERS 6:00 p.m. Larose Civic Center TUESDAY, FEB. 14
LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. West Main - Cut Off
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 LAF. PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. 210 Legion Ave. - Galliano VFW POST 8538 & AUX. 7:00 p.m. VFW Ave. - Larose
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Brenda and Brittany, employees at Galliano Food Store, organize a table of Valentine items in preparation for Valentine’s Day, which is Tuesday. Guys … don’t say you weren’t warned!
African-American museum opens in Houma
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GOP lawmakers say Edwards’ plan has too few long-term cuts
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By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
VOLUME 28 NUMBER 18
By Dan Copp The Courier
HOUMA, La. (AP) — As a history buff, Alvin Tillman has a habit of quizzing the people he meets about the area’s historical figures. “When I ask someone who was the first black mayor in Terrebonne Parish, a lot people don’t know,” the former parish councilman said. With the opening of the Finding Our Roots African American Museum, not only will visitors learn that Terrebonne’s first black mayor was Joseph Dupart, who served from 1872-1876, but much more. Located at 918 Roussell St. in Houma, the Finding Our Roots museum is a repository of knowledge that showcases various periods of black history in Terrebonne, Lafourche and other area parishes including slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, Reconstruction and contemporary times. The museum also features photos and biogra-
phical information of national black figures such as former President Barack Obama and local luminaries and politicians. Local dignitaries including Parish President Gordy Dove and scores of visitors commemorated the museum’s grand opening Saturday with a ribbon-cutting and a host of presentations, poetry readings, book fair and a dance performance by Ty’rean Celestine. Tillman collaborated with local historian Margie Scoby to make the museum a reality, which was no easy feat. Scoby became the museum’s president and Tillman its vice president. “In 2015 I called a meeting at the public library and placed a few documents, some books and a model of this museum on a table,” Scoby said. “I then asked the question, ‘What do you think about having an African-American museum in our town?’ That question got everyone talking. See Museum Page 3-A
lawmakers unraveling the details of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ deficit-closing proposal said Tuesday they were concerned it contains too many short-term fixes and too few long-term cuts. Edwards’ plan, released a day earlier, recommends cutting about $60 million in state agencies and using more than $240 million in reserves and other financing to close the $304 million deficit for the budget year that ends June 30. Lawmakers will consider the proposal in a 10-day special session that begins Monday, called by the Democratic governor to rebalance the budget. REPUBLICANS WANT MORE CUTS Rep. Lance Harris, leader of the House GOP delegation, said the state needs to cut its spending more deeply to compensate for economic declines across Louisiana, rather than patch its way through another budget year. “To me, all we’re doing is kicking the can into next year again (with Edwards’ plan),” Harris said. “You’re perpetuating the overspending.” Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Jonesboro, said the cuts in Edwards’ plan appeared to be “minimal.” He questioned whether they would represent permanent savings to the $27 billion operating budget or shortterm reductions like delaying hiring plans. Edwards described the approach as responsible financial management, until the state can make long-term changes in its budget and tax structure in the regular legislative session that begins in April. “To force cuts at this point in time, with this little time left in the fiscal year is very difficult for agencies to do, especially when heaped on previous cuts,” said Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, Edwards’ chief budget adviser. See GOP Page 3-A
Bigger may not be better when it comes to Mississippi River diversions New research shows how river diversions may change water quality in estuaries
River diversions are a common coastal wetland restoration tool, but recent research, conducted by U.S. Geological Survey in collaboration with researchers in Louisiana State University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the LSU AgCenter, has shown that largescale Mississippi River diversions may significantly change water quality in estuaries, affecting economically important shellfish and fish species. River diversions are used to provide sediment and nutrients to surrounding estuaries to help rebuild wetlands, and are managed by the state of Louisiana in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
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At the close of the evening, all paid guests will receive a commemorative poster signed by Coach “O”. We ask that attendees refrain from requesting autographs. No items will be allowed in for autographing purposes.
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Cake bingo set for this Sun. in Larose
The Larose VFW will host a cake bingo on Sunday, February 12 at 1 p.m. Concession will be sold. FMI call 985-258-5789.
COACH “O” DAY Friday, February 17 Larose Civic Center Pavilion
FINAL TICKET SALES ARE ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT NOON!
LCO girls softball to register starting Mon.
Larose-Cut Off Girls Softball 2017 registration for ages 5-17 will be held February 13, 16 and 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and March 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with coaches meeting/draft following. Registration will be held at the Cut Off Youth Center. For more information contact Sandy Guidry 2581996.
Cake auction set for Tues. at L.O.S.G.H.
Lady of the Sea General Hospital will host a Valentine’s Day cake auction and bake sale on Tuesday, February 14 from 9 a.m. to noon in the front lobby. All proceeds will benefit the Give Kids the World Organization. If anyone is interested in donating a cake or baked goods, please contact Janita Allemand in X-ray at Ext. 359 or 985-637-6063 or Zena Pitre at 985-696-7020.
Registration for GM baseball starts Thurs.
Golden Meadow Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Youth Baseball Registration will be held on February 16 and 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Park (kitchen at small field).
Alcohol ed. classes to begin Feb. 18
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Alcohol Education Program classes, (4 hour class for offenders receiving citations for possession, purchase or consumption of alcohol under the age of 21), on Saturday, February 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with court paperwork/ citation, picture ID and $50 enrollment fee (money order only). Hours of enrollment are Monday to Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information call 985-446-0643.
LIHEAP applications currently being taken
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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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Though Bobby Jindal is long gone from the halls of the Louisiana Capitol, the Republican ex-governor’s name almost certainly will be invoked time and again during Gov. John Bel Edwards’ deficitclosing special session that opens Monday. Edwards, a Democrat, and many officials in both parties blame Jindal’s financial mismanagement for creating troubles so deep that the current governor and lawmakers are still digging out from them more than a year after Jindal’s exit from Louisiana politics. Setting aside the blame game, a central debate over how to eliminate the $304 million deficit hinges on discontent with financing Jindal used to patch his way through years of budget crises: Should the state use a savings account to pay for ongoing services? Edwards proposes about $60 million in cuts to state spending to rebalance the $27 billion operating budget. To close the rest of the deficit, he wants to plug holes with nearly $120 million from Louisiana’s Budget Stabilization Fund — known as the “rainy day” fund — and another $120 million in other reserves and financing sources. Some Republican lawmakers say that plan, particularly use of the rainy day fund, contains too many short-term fixes. They’re suggesting they may jettison the proposal in favor of deeper cuts during the 10-day legislative session. The leader of the House Republican delegation, Rep. Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, said such temporary maneuvers “perpetuate the same problems.”
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Other lawmakers echo assertions made by the Edwards administration that with fewer than five months left in the budget year, trying to make $304 million in cuts would be devastating to programs on which people depend. The debate over long-term changes to stabilize the state’s finances will come, Edwards says, in the regular legislative session that begins in April. Rep. Rob Shadoin, RRuston, said he’s willing to support use of the rainy day money and other reserves to protect higher education and rural hospitals in his area. “What we’re trying to do is salvage the rest of this year,” Shadoin said. By using stopgap funds, Edwards proposes to shield colleges, K-12 public schools, prisons, the TOPS college tuition program and the state’s child welfare agency from cuts. Hanging over the philosophical debate is the memory of eight years of the Jindal administration, when the state repeatedly used temporary financing — including multiple dips into the rainy day fund — to plug budget gaps. Jindal and lawmakers patched together budgets year after year with raided savings accounts, property sales and other one-time financing, rather than raising more revenue or cutting enough spending to match Louisiana’s ongoing programs to its annual income. The maneuvers created continued budget problems as the short-term dollars disappeared and had to be replaced. Rep. Paula Davis, RBaton Rouge, invoked the ex-governor’s name as she described her reticence to use the rainy day fund to help eliminate this year’s deficit. “If we’re using one-time
money to fill up this budget hole and we’re just backfilling, we’re just doing the same thing that Jindal did for the past several years,” she said. “We’re still going to have programs and services that we have to pay for next year, and how do we do that?” Davis wasn’t a lawmaker during the Jindal era. Many of her colleagues who are now objecting to Edwards’ plan, however, were among the majority during Jindal’s tenure who voted repeatedly for the short-term fixes. As Edwards’ term began, lawmakers and the governor said they intended to stop the shell games, which Edwards criticized when he was a state House member and Jindal was governor. The budget crafted by
Edwards and the Legislature didn’t contain the patchwork financing when the fiscal year began on July 1. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor’s chief budget adviser, said there’s a “clear distinction” between the Jindal-era budgeting tactics and Edwards’ approach. Dardenne said using reserves to stop deep, midyear cuts when income doesn’t come in as expected isn’t the same as Jindal’s use of temporary financing to build a budget at the year’s start. “The time to address long-term spending reductions is when the budget is enacted,” Dardenne said.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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.
Good excuse
A police officer attempts to stop a car for speeding and the guy gradually increases his speed until he’s topping 100 mph. The man eventually realizes he can’t escape and finally pulls over. The cop approaches the car and says, “It’s been a long day and my shift is almost over, so if you can
give me a good excuse for your behavior, I’ll let you go.” The guy thinks for a few seconds and then says, “My wife ran away with a cop about a week ago. I thought you might be that officer trying to give her back!” “Have a good day, sir.” replied the officer as he walked to his car chuckling.
Scholarship opportunities available to local students Representative Jerry “Truck” Gisclair now accepting applications for scholarship
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Analysis: Jindal budget tactics central to deficit debate
Representative Jerry “Truck” Gisclair has announced that he can help one hardworking student realize the value of a quality education by nominating him/her for the 2017-2018 Tulane Legislative Scholarship. This valuable scholarship will be awarded solely on merit. Interested applicants should submit a letter to Representative Gisclair, identifying their qualifications. This letter should include ACT/SAT score, GPA, special achievements, and any community or extracurricular activities in which the student has been involved. Anyone wishing to be considered for this award should submit letters to Representative Gisclair’s office at P.O. Drawer 1448, Larose, LA 70373-1448 or via e-mail to ‘gisclairj@legis.la.gov’. The deadline for letter submission is March 15, 2017. If you have any questions or comments regarding the 2017-2018 Tulane Legislative Scholarship, please contact Rep Gisclair’s office at (985) 7987707 or toll free at 1-866-542-2780.
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Louisiana Sheriffs Association annual scholarship. All eligible students in Lafourche Parish are encouraged to apply. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school student who attends Nicholls State University, L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College, or South Central Louisiana Technical College. An applicant must be a permanent resident of Lafourche Parish and must be eligible for admission to the school indicated on the application. The award will only be paid for attendance at one of the aforementioned qualifying institutions as a full-time, undergraduate student. The scholarship is awarded as a gift, not a loan, is awarded to defray the rising costs of tuition and related expenses in higher education. There are no restrictions on the purposes for which the scholarship is spent. Applications are available for download online at www.LPSO.net/scholar ship. Completed applications can be turned in at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office location or mailed to Lieutenant Brennan Matherne, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, March 31, 2017. An independent selection committee will review the applications and select a winner to be announced in May. There are no restrictions on applicants by reason of race, creed, color, age or national origin, and family members of Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office employees are also eligible to apply. The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program awards scholarships in all 64 parishes, providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program.
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,
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Feud from 1-A
“The governor is jeopardizing the services performed by the Louisiana Department of Justice,” Landry said in a statement that suggested Edwards targeted his office because of partisan politics. Edwards’ office says the attorney general is exaggerating the effect of the proposed cut and has been uncooperative in helping to trim state spending. “Insinuating that Gov. Edwards is limiting the attorney general’s ability to prosecute child pornography or pro-life cases is outright false,” Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo said in a statement that suggested Landry was mismanaging money, causing his own financial problems. Lawmakers will decide whether to support Edwards’ cut proposal in a special session that begins Monday to rebalance the state’s $27 billion operating budget. It’s not the first time the Legislature has been inserted into a dispute between the statewide elected officials. Edwards and Landry have sparred repeatedly since they took office last year, in the Legislature and in court. Landry is considered a possible challenger to Edwards in the 2019 governor’s race. Edwards’ budget-rebalancing plan hits the attorney general’s office more heavily than other statewide elected officials, some of whom aren’t proposed for a cut at all. The governor targets two separate pots of money in Landry’s office. He’s recommending lawmakers take $4 million from an escrow account to fill gaps elsewhere in the budget, and he’s proposing a $1.9 million cut to other financing. The budget disagreement focuses primarily on the $4 million, dollars from a 2014 pharmaceutical settlement. The two sides don’t agree on whether Landry is even legally allowed to spend it. The Edwards administration says under state law, the attorney general is required to turn over the money in escrow to the state treasury. Landry’s predecessor, Buddy Caldwell, never remitted the money as required, according to the Edwards administration. “It was not budgeted to them. It belongs to the state,” said Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne. “Buddy put this money into this escrow account, but it shouldn’t have been put there to begin with. And it shouldn’t be there now.” Landry disagrees. His office says the escrow account pays for ongoing operations of the office, using dollars that it generates
from legal settlements it negotiates. Taking the $4 million, the attorney general’s office says, would be a direct cut to its ability to perform its work. “The swipe of (the office’s) escrow funds is a deep and real cut that significantly harms our pursuit of child predators, fraudulent contracts and corrupt government officials,” the attorney general’s office said. Of the remaining $1.9 million, it’s unclear if Landry is disputing that cut. Attorney general’s spokeswoman Ruth Wisher said the office “agreed to belt tightening to do our part to help with the state’s fiscal crisis,” but she didn’t put a dollar figure on what reduction Landry supports. Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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They started sharing stories and ideas, and by the end of the night everyone agreed to do it.” “All that labor is finally paying off,” Tillman said. “This really was a vision I had and that Margie Scoby had. Those two visions connected together last year. From there, we got together and started making things happen.” The museum is fittingly housed in the white wooden schoolhouse formerly known as The Academy, which enrolled black students during segregation. Tillman said he hopes the museum will serve as an educational tool for future generations so that history never becomes forgotten. “It’s to educate people about the history of this parish, particularly the role that black America played in its past,” Tillman said. “We hope the school system will bring young folks in to let them experience black history. When you march through those doors, you’re going to find that history will hit you right in the face.” Joyce LaBatt was one of many visitors who attended the museum’s grand opening. Although she hadn’t lived in Terrebonne for 57 years, LaBatt felt she needed to see the museum for herself to experience the history of her hometown. “I think this museum is very important to the community,” LaBatt said. “I’m so proud to be here today. We just moved back to the area last year, and I think it’s really beautiful to learn about all the things that happened in the past. I grew up here, and there are a lot of things I didn’t know about. I’m just finding out about all the people who came before us. It’s very interesting.” Greg Horne of Laplace said he hoped the newly
opened museum will give the community more of an appreciation for black history. “Not everyone is abreast of heritage or things that happened in the past,” Horne said. “It’s always good to have something in the community for young people to go to and learn about their heritage. It makes a big difference.” The museum will conduct guided tours, educational opportunities for students and special events and exhibitions. The museum will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission will require a pass. Passes will be available for a one-time visit for $7 or via a museum membership, which grants four visits for $40. Information from: The http://www.houmatoday.com
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The governor’s plan would use more than $119 million from Louisiana’s “rainy day” fund and another $120 million in patchwork financing, dollars from better-than-expected tax and fee collections and other financing sources to fill gaps, rather than make cuts. PROPOSED CUTS Colleges, prisons, K-12 public schools and the state child welfare agency would be protected. Of the spending reductions, cuts would hit the privatized charity hospital services. Money would be stripped from medical training programs. Caseloads would be increased for probation and parole officers in the Office of Juvenile Justice. A dental services program would be eliminated in New Orleans. Planned road work wouldn’t happen this year. Spending on outreach services for the homeless would be trimmed. Vacant jobs wouldn’t be filled. Dollars planned for supplies, travel and equipment would be cut. Marketing plans and contracts in the state’s economic development agency would be reduced. Dardenne said some cuts would be permanent, offering long-term savings in later years, but others are only planned as temporary. RAINY DAY FUND Whether to use the rainy day fund is shaping up to be the key debate of the session, requiring support from two-thirds of the House and Senate to tap into the savings account. The fund topped $853 million eight years ago, but lawmakers siphoned off money from the fund repeatedly at the request of former Gov. Bobby Jindal to lessen budget gaps. Now, some lawmakers — particularly Republicans in the House — say they’ve used the savings account too much and want to enact permanent changes to stabilize the state budget. “Until I see real cuts, I’m a no” vote on the rainy day fund, McFarland said. Rep. Paula Davis, RBaton Rouge, also isn’t convinced the savings account should be used. “I don’t like the BandAid approach,” she said. “Never say never, but at this point, I just don’t see it.” State senators seem more open to the idea. “I anticipate that we’ll approve the whole thing, and then maybe the House will do something different,” said Senate Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte. Dardenne said if lawmakers don’t want to use the rainy day fund, they need to devise a list of cuts. He believes they’re going to have a hard time coming up with it. Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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Louisiana is the number one supplier of shrimp, blue crab, crawfish, and oysters in the U.S., according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The commercial oyster industry is important economically – providing thousands of jobs to commercial fishermen and billions of dollars in income to the state - and ecologically. Researchers modeled water quality variations in Breton Sound, an estuary in coastal Louisiana that has been influenced by more than two decades of freshwater diversions. They found small-scale diversions tended to influence water quality in small areas near the diversion, while large-scale diversions affected the entire estuary. The study is one of few to consider the diversions in the context of sea-level rise, which is an issue of concern on Louisiana’s coastline. USGS estimates that about 90 percent of the total wetland loss taking place in the continental U.S. is occurring in Louisiana, which has lost an estimated 25 percent of its land area since 1932. Even without largescale diversions, sea-level rise will influence water quality conditions across Breton Sound, Wang said. The impacts of diversions and sea-level rise in combination are more complicated. “Sea-level rise actually works as an opposite force to the large-scale diversions, and when they interact, water quality conditions become more variable,” Wang said. “This is because there are complex forces – such as sediment transport, river flow, tides, and biological processes – interacting within the estuary.” Large-scale diversions are a cornerstone of Louisiana’s coastal restoration master plan, which lists projects that build or maintain land in
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response to the state’s coastal land loss. Wang points out large diversions may have positive benefits for rebuilding wetlands. “However, when future large, controlled sediment diversions are being considered, in order to build new land or rebuild eroded land, it is important to consider their effects on the population and habitat of oysters and other important fishery species,” said
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Wang. The study, “A modeling study of the impacts of Mississippi River diversion and sea-level rise on water quality of a deltaic estuary” has been published in Estuaries and Coasts journal and is available online. The project was supported by the USGS Ecosystem Mission Program and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through Louisiana Sea Grant.
Pictured are the North Larose Elementary School Bucket Fillers for the month of October: Adaline Bourgeois, Ily Hernandez, Addison Rodrigue, Bella Bychurch, Karah Anselmi, Ethan Kiffe, Kylie French, Rylan Angelette, Erick Gonzalez, Thomas Lerille, Zoey Istre, Isabel Alario, Natalie Zak, Brady Bouffanie, and Noah Blake. These students displayed good character traits and were selected by their teachers. These students were given various bucket filling items by grade level such as small buckets, a dog tag, bookmark, pencil, bracelet, water bottle, and/or a bag. The students also were given a sign to place in their yard with their name on it.
Pictured are the North Larose Elementary School Bucket Fillers for the month of November: Kolton Loupe, Catherine Orgeron, Devlyn Cheramie, Alaya Guidry, Giana Galjour, Mia Guidry, Rhylee Cortez, Alex Bourg, Yair Torres-Aguilar, Marci Chiasson, Maddie Dufrene, Taylor Pugh, Landyn Hunter, Skylar Brunet, and Peyton Brantley. These students displayed good character traits and were selected by their teachers. They were given various bucket filling items by grade level. The students also were given a sign to place in their yard with their name on it.
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HOMES
House For Sale: a cute 2 bedroom house in Golden Meadow. 805 North Bayou Drive. Call if interested, 985-6326623 or 985-696-0066. _________________ House For Sale with bayouside 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. _________________
BUSINESSES
Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $2000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375 or 985-6936533. _________________ 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: 2 lots side by side, 80’x119’; restricted; located in Lockport; $25,700 each, negotiable. Call 985-855-2332. _________________
FOR RENT
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; $900/ month; $800/deposit. 985693-6533/985-2782301 FMI. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________
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. _________________ 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. _________________ 1 bedroom House and 1 Bedroom Apt. For Rent: 12 month lease; unfurnished; preferably single person; no pets; no smoking; House, $500/month, located between West 136 and 137 St. Apt, $480/month, located on LA 308 near GM bridge. Call 985-2586277. _________________
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. _________________
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. _________________ 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. _________________
MLS 121017: This newly renovated 2BR, 2ba. cottage boasts 1,885 total sqft of space and sits on an 80’ x 221’ lot. It includes a two-car carport and a storage shed, has central A/C and heat, a window unit and an attic fan. It’s priced to sell at $129,800! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!
985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916
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. _________________ 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. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call 985-291-3632. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; all appliances included; large shed with extra fridge/ freezer; great location. $950/month and $500/deposit. Call (985) 258-8127. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom; newly remodeled; big back yard; $500/deposit, $750/month. Call 6772500. _________________ Home For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 ½ bath; ready to move in; great condition; Larose area; $600/month; $500/ deposit. 985-2782301. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom/ 1 bath located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apts. Apt #1 is available for $600/month and $610 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985-691-3104. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom house in Lockport. Call 985-232-0940. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, partially furnished, all appliances. $950/month plus utilities, $950 deposit. Call 985-677-1889. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, all major appliances included; water paid; 203A West 45th St., Cut Off. $625/month and $550/deposit. Call 985-291-0220. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; fridge and stove included; located at 158 Wets 58th Street. If interested, call 985258-1563. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all major appliances included. $750/month and $500/deposit. No pets, no smoking. Text or call Rayni at 985691-1501. _________________
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55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ For Sale: Fig and Peach Trees; 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off, LA; 985-691-9466 or 985-632-2602. _________________
AUTOS
1954 Dune Buggy For Sale: 1600 cc engine; radio; parade lights. This buggy has been very well maintained and kept in a warehouse when not in use. Rarely used more than Mardi Gras parades. Orange paint job with chrome features. Top lifts for easy access. Inside roof hand painted Shriner emblem by Louisiana artist Tracey Wisehart Plaisance. This buggy is street legal and parade ready. Even is you don’t ride in parades, it’s a great Sunday ride out and about. Kids love this vehicle. $6,000. Call Johnny at 985-6370652. _________________
CAMPERS
Camper For Sale: 2006 Jayco Talon toy hauler; 28 ft; sleeps 6 comfortable with private queen bedroom; private queen loft; sofa sleeper; and dinette; self contained with 5k generator and fueling station; set up for 1 motorcycle but easily converted to carry 2 motorcycles; great condition; $10,000. Call Johnny at 985-637-0652. _________________
BOATS
Boat For Sale: 16ft. Hanko boat with 75 H.P. Force engine. $4,000. Call 5320054. _________________
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We Buy Gold, Silver and Diamonds. Bayouside Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985677-1061 or Tom at 985-227-2470. _________________
GARAGE SALES
2 Family Garage Sale: Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16 from 7am to 3pm. Lots of childrens and womens clothing, Playstation 2 with games; Tony Little Gazelle; little of everything; 201 East 59th Street; under carport; rain or shine. _________________
The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ 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). _________________ 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. _________________ United Community Bank is looking for an experienced Retail Representative/ Teller at our Thibodaux location. Full time position with excellent benefits. Email resume with cover letter to hr@ucbanking.com _________________ Now Hiring all positions at C Morans Marina: Cashier, Deli, Waitress, Housekeeping, Clerical, Bartender, Motel desk clerk, Accounting, Cook, Management, Maintenance, Bait Shop. Apply within. Ask for Chris or Kristin Moran. _________________
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SERVICES
Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that 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 _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________
Reliable and available to work for you with housecleaning / organization / spring cleaning; Also qualified in Home Help (any ages); including special needs persons and children. FMI call Shelley at 985-274-9141. _________________
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. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________
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OBITUARIES
GENEVIE ST. PIERRE
Genevie “Jan” St. Pierre, 75, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Tuesday, February 7. Visitation was held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Friday, February 10 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Hebert Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Richard “Ricky” (Pam) St. Pierre, Jr.; sisters, Jennifer Ogle, Janice LeBlanc, Janelle (Kent, Sr.) Bourg; nieces and nephews, Mary Bath, Pete Moore, Fran St. Pierre, Chris St. Pierre, Brandy St. Pierre, Melanie Devillle, Richie Bourg, Jason Bourg, Terry Bourg, Gary Gisclair, Jr., Gage Gisclair, Brooke Bourg, Kent Bourg, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard, Sr. and Irene St. Pierre; brothers-inlaw, H.T. Ogle, Gary Gisclair, Sr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. _______________________________
RAYMOND DEFELICE
Raymond Joseph “Rainbo” DeFelice, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the age of 84. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose on Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the church starting at 12 noon with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Raymond is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vivian Cheramie DeFelice; children, Annette DeFelice Gavigan (John) of Destrehan, LA, Dane DeFelice of Houston, TX, Ramona DeFelice Long (Robert) of Newark, DE, Stephen DeFelice (Michele) of Atlanta, GA; brother, Claude DeFelice (Bonnie) of Larose, LA; sister, Claudette DeFelice Sanguinetti (Jim) of Covington, LA; 3 grandchildren, Sumner Long, Talbot Long, Kaitlyn Gavigan; 2 great grandchildren, Sydney Long and Francis Long; aunt, Maude Guidroz Eymard and Beatrice Guidroz; sistersin-law, Norma Cheramie Chiasson and Joanne Cheramie as well as many numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Phillip DeFelice Sr. and Euphrasie Guidroz DeFelice; brothers, Johnny DeFelice Jr. and Stephen Luke DeFelice. Raymond is a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He is a US Army Veteran and member of the Knights of Columbus. He was active in the Exxon Retirement Club and a member of the Louisiana Cattlemen Association and Farm Bureau. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________
Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________ I sit with the elderly. I have good experience and good references. Call Ella at 985-291-0014 for more information. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ 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. _________________
ROBIN ROUSSE
Robin Blanchard Rousse, 59, a resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017. Visitation was held from 9 until 11 a.m. on Friday, February 10, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Memorial Service was at 11 a.m. Friday with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Sherod Rousse (Natasha) and Travis Rousse; mother, Caroline S. Blanchard; sisters, Kathryn B. Cheramie, (Nicky), Annie Mae Blanchard (Perry), Patricia Adams (Brad), Sabrina Watson (Limmie); brothers, Collins Blanchard Jr. (Marlene), Rod Blanchard, Clay Blanchard (Julie) and Moise Blanchard III; grandchildren, Caleb Hebert, Dylan, Syra, Alaina and Brooke Rousse, DeLea, Trinity, Kimberly and Sherod Rousse Jr., Dragen, Lyla and Sebastian Rousse, Alyssa Bernard, Devon Vayon, Jace, Jacob and Emily Rousse and great grandchild, Emmy Louise Milligan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rousse, Jr.; fathers, Collins Blandchard, Sr. and Moise Blanchard, Sr.; grandmother and mother, Antoinette Blanchard; sons, Edward Rousse, lll and Elijah Rousse; and brother, Robert Blanchard. She loved music and dancing. She also loved her sons and grandchildren very much. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ______________________________
NORBERT DARDAR
Norbert M. Dardar, 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Saturday, February 11 from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Katie Plaisance, Nora Serigne, Mannie Bellanger, Trina Guidry; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Davis Dardar; parents, Herman and Snida Dardar; brother, Isadore Dardar; sisters, Genevie Dantin, Georgianna Basulito. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________
JEANETTE CHERAMIE
Jeanette B. Cheramie, 84, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017. A memorial mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, February 10, at 12 p.m. with burial followed at Our Lady of Prompt Succor cemetery. Jeanette is survived by her husband of 60 years, R.J. Cheramie Jr.; son, Reed Cheramie (Stephanie); daughter, Valli Cheramie Cantrelle; grandchildren, Erin Cantrelle Friedlander (Scott), Celeste Cantrelle Barrios (Brody), and Tori Cheramie; great-grandchildren, Alex, Isabelle, Kate Friedlander, Grace, and Evan Barrios. She is preceded in death by her parents, Justin Bouzigard and Viola Cheramie Bouzigard; brothers, Douglas and Justin Bouzigard Jr.; sisters, Pearl Bouzigard Ledet, Doris Bouzigard Cheramie, Ethel Bouzigard Verret, and Frazia Bouzigard. She was a member of the Louisiana Teacher’s Association. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. _______________________________
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! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!
985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916
DOTD seeking private investors to help upgrade Interstate 10
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is seeking to use a new financing method to upgrade Interstate 10 in the Baton Rouge area. The state Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting information from private investors willing to put up money for the roadwork. In exchange, they would get long-term payments from the state, either through tolls or some other revenue source. The arrangement is known as a public-private partnership. DOTD says it’s the first time Louisiana has considered it for road or bridge work. Lawmakers changed state law last year to allow for the possibility. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration is looking for new ways to pay for transportation projects, facing a $13 billion backlog. DOTD issued a request Monday for information from interested investors. The deadline to submit proposals is March 31. _______________
Camellia gardens to open the weekend of Feb. 18.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Camellia gardens will be on
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. FEBRUARY 6, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Pierre Allen, 29, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Dylan Breaux, 24, Larose. Contempt of court. Jessica Buford, 33, Lockport. Contempt of court. Joshua Miller, 26, Cut Off. Contempt of court (2 cts). Danny Ricks, 34, Gonzales. Illegal possession of stolen things. Gabrielle Williams, 23, French Settlement. Fugitive (3 cts). Louisiana State Police Billy Bruce, 59, Cut off. DWI (2nd); driving on roadway laned for traffic. FEBRUARY 7, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Oley Autin, 52, Montegut. Contractors, misapplication of payments prohibited; residential contractor fraud. Rita Bruce, 43, Larose. Domestic abuse battery. Simon Bruce, 26, Lockport. Telephone communications, harassment. Tony Collins, 44, Houma. Dis-
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display on both shores of Lake Pontchartrain the weekend of Feb. 18. On Saturday the 18th, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service holds an annual open house at the Lacombe headquarters for its Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex. The site, with 400 varieties of camellias, azaleas and other native plants, once was called “Bayou Gardens.” Visitors can join free guided tours or wander through the gardens, which are regularly open without tours. On Sunday, Feb. 19, the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station holds its annual Camellia Garden Stroll . More than 800 camellias were planted there from the 1930s to the early 1950s. Research changes left the plantings neglected in the 1990s. But Tangipahoa Parish master gardeners cleaned up and maintain the camellia garden. _______________
Marvel selects Louisiana for new TV series
BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Economic Development announced Wednesday that Marvel has begun production on a new television series – Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger – in Louisiana for the Freeform network. Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios, both part of the Walt Disney Company, will produce the project that features a teen tribution of methamphetamine; contempt of court (3 cts). Terry Dore, 52, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery. Dylan Lirette, 25, Gray. Contempt of court (2 cts). Mike Mcgill, 41, MS. bank fraud; unlawful production, manufacturing, distribution, or possession of fraudulent documents for identification purposes; monetary instrument abuse. Mason Percle, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Lacretia Sanders, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Terrell Walker, 37, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer; possession of marijuana; no seat belt. John Zoller, 38, Galliano. Monetary instrument abuse. Luther Oliver, 17, Thibodaux. Simple burglary. Thibodaux Police Department Jarred Madere, 25, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Amber Scott, 31, Thibodaux. Theft of goods.
Bid notice BID NOTICE
Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche is offering used items to be sold by means of Sealed Bids. Bid Proposal Forms may be obtained from John Gisclair, Jr. at The Center, PO Box 405, West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Interested parties are invited to inspect the items between 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. from January 26, 2017 through February 10, 2017 excluding Saturday and Sunday and Holidays. (5510 West Avenue D - West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana). Sealed Bids per numbered item will be accepted at Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 13, 2017. Send the sealed bid (s) to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Property Accounting Surplus Bid Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that may serve its best interest. 1/25/17 1/29/17 2/1/17 2/5/17 2/8/17 2/12/17
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may get caught up in family conflicts that you don’t want to deal with right now. Yet, if you manage the situation the right way, it’ll blow over more quickly. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you could learn some very interesting things about activities that are going on around you. Pay attention to those that grab your interest the most. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you already are a sensitive person, but the activities of the week may tug at your heartstrings just a little bit more. Don’t be shy to express your feelings. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Today you may be receiving mixed messages from others, Cancer. You will have to dedicate some time to separating the fact from the fiction from what others are saying. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week you can have an enjoyable time attending social gatherings, Leo. You’ll enjoy relaxing in the company of some friends or family members.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 The stars are advising you get back into the swing of things, Virgo. Forget your past frame of mind and prepare for a whole new adventure that is right around the corner. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, the challenges of the week could be catching up to you. Try to plan a day where your only activity is maximizing on relaxation. There will be time for responsibilities later. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you are inspired to clarify your personal situation and make some changes in your life. Try a new strategy because the old methods may be inadequate. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 The time has arrived to focus on your personal life, Sagittarius. Things have been quite a roller coaster lately, and you can find a way to even out the landscape. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Find a new and creative approach to a routine conflict. You may find that stress is abated with a different perspective to the situation. Scorpio can lend a helping hand.
superhero couple from Marvel Comics. Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger began filming in the New Orleans area this week. Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger chronicles the adventures of Tyrone “Ty” Johnson and Tandy Bowen, teens from different backgrounds who find themselves falling in love while being burdened by, and awakened to, newly acquired superpowers. They soon learn that they are better together than apart – but their feelings for each other make their already-complicated world even more challenging. The characters first appeared in Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man comic book series in 1982, and debuted in their own publication in 1984. _______________
LDWF to Close Oyster Harvest in Calcasieu Lake
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will close all oyster harvest in the Calcasieu Lake Public Oyster Area in Cameron Parish at one half-hour after sunset on Monday February 13th, 2017. The oyster population in Calcasieu Lake has been in decline for several years and continued commercial harvest may threaten the long-term sustainability of remaining oyster resources in this public oyster area. Protection of the remaining oyster resources is in the Martin Dorsey, 30, Thibodaux. Simple battery; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (2 cts); domestic abuse battery. FEBRUARY 8, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jordan Burrell, 20, Thibodaux. Simple burglary. Frank Mckenzie, 35, Thibodaux. Public intimidation. Gordon Melancon, 56, Raceland. Possession of valium. Amber Scott, 31, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Thibodaux Police Department Ray Calloway, 49, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court (2 cts). Stacey Matthews, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Jeremy Trahan, 31, Gray. Operating vehicle with suspended license; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; headlights required.
Bid notice Bid Notice
Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche will sell to the highest bidder one – 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus with Wheel Chair Lift in “As Is” condition. The vehicle can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid for 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus” will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 13, 2017. Information on the bid sheet shall include bidder’s name, address, and phone number along with the bid price. It is the bidder’s responsibility to pay all applicable taxes, title transfer fees and acquire appropriate insurance to comply with state law. The successful bidder will be required to pay for and remove the vehicle from Special Education District No. 1’s premises within five days of notification. Send bids to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Bid for 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus Special Education District No. 1 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that my serve its best interest. 1/25/17 1/29/17 2/1/17 2/5/17 2/8/17 2/12/17
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your relationships will evolve and there will be many changes in your personal life, Aquarius. Keep your strong personality in check and let others express themselves, too. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You often find yourself attracted to individuals with very strong personalities who also are eccentric, Pisces. Try to expand your horizons.
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long-term best interest of the oyster populations in this area. The Commission authorized the Secretary of LDWF to take emergency action to close areas on an as-needed basis, based on biological data or if enforcement problems are encountered. The Secretary was also authorized to take emergency action to reopen areas previously closed if the threat to the resource has ended and to open areas if substantial oyster resources are located. Public notice of any opening, delay, or closure of a season will be provided at least 72 hours prior to such action, unless such closure is ordered by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for public health concerns.
Sunday, February 12, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
PARADIS, La. (AP) — A Phillips 66 employee remains unaccounted for after an explosion sparked a fire at a pipeline station it operates west of New Orleans, the company said in a statement. Six people were working at the site in Paradis, Louisiana, when it caught
fire around 7 p.m. Thursday, and two of them were taken to hospitals, the company said. One of them was taken to a burn center, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said. A helicopter was being brought in Friday to help search for the unaccounted worker, the sheriff said. “The pipeline has been blocked in and the remaining product in the line continues to burn,” the company said in its statement. “Our first priority is ensuring the safety of our workers, responders and the community.” At a late Thursday news conference, the sheriff said the pipeline was acting as “a big blow torch,” and said it might take several hours or even days for the remaining product to burn off. The pipeline carries raw natural gas liquids and extends from Venice to Paradis, Louisiana, the company said in the statement. Sixty homes were evacuated and highways were being diverted around the area in Paradis, which is about 30 miles west of New Orleans. The two injured workers were both contract employees, and the worker who remains unaccounted for works for Phillips 66, the
Russell Lebouef, 37, and Jamie Wicher, 30, was arrested for their involvements in a series of attempted vehicle burglaries on Karen Drive in Lockport. Deputies began investigating a series of attempted vehicle burglaries on the morning of January 28, 2017. Through investigation, deputies learned a male and female subject attempted to burglarize several vehicles parked at residences on Karen Drive in Lockport by lifting door handles. The female suspect found one vehicle was unlocked and entered the vehicle before leaving the scene. Through investigation, deputies developed Russell Lebouef and Jamie Wicher as suspects in the crime. Deputies made contact with both suspects, and both admitted to involvement in the
crimes. Lebouef and Wicher were both arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center for booking. Russell Lebouef was charged with five counts of Attempted Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and one count of Criminal Trespassing. His bond was set at $25,500, and he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole due to a parole violation. Wicher was charged with four counts of Attempted Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, as well as a single count each of Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Criminal Trespassing. Wicher was additionally booked on an outstanding warrant for Contempt of Court. She was released Monday evening after posting $5,200 bond.
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Company: Worker still unaccounted for after pipeline blast
Two arrested for attempting to burglarize vehicles in Lockport
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State: tornadoes hit at least 770 buildings
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says early figures indicate that Tuesday’s tornadoes damaged at least 730 homes and 40 buildings in five parishes. Spokesman Mike Steele says assessment teams are still at work. A news release says 638 houses, 32 apartments, 40 businesses and a school were damaged in Orleans Parish, 26 homes in Livingston Parish, 19 homes and a business in St. James Parish, 10 homes and two businesses in Ascension Parish and three homes in St. Tammany Parish. It says twisters in Jefferson and Tangipahoa parishes didn’t damage any homes. Mayor Mitch Landrieu said Wednesday that as many as 5,100 New Orleans buildings may have been affected, with 300 destroyed and more than 600 seriously damaged. Steele says he’s not disputing Landrieu’s numbers. _______________
Russell Lebouef
Jamie Wicher
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Sunday, February 12, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd We are all looking for happiness; where are we looking? Bishop Sheldon Fabre wrote a Pastoral Letter during Advent entitled “A Reason to Hope.” The following is the first chapter of his Pastoral abbreviated for this column. We are all searching. Some of us are searching for happiness, some are searching for direction, and others are searching for comfort in the midst of life’s struggles. What we all have in common is that we are all searching for something. Many of us would say we are happy. We count our blessings daily and we acknowledge that we are where we want to be in life. Some are happy, but we might also admit that we are tired. We feel the effects of trying to keep everything going. For some, the pace necessary to maintain our lifestyles can be overwhelming. In our fatigue we wish we had more time to enjoy the “good things” in life rather than maintaining the hectic pace of activities that compete for our time. Others may not know what, but we do know we want more out of life. We are not convinced we are flourishing at the present moment and perhaps we worry about our future. When we slow down, we hear the questions: “Where am I heading?” “Where will life eventually bring me?” “Is there more to life than what I am experiencing?” If we ask most people “What do you want out of life?” we will most likely hear them respond, “I want to be happy.” If we pay attention, we see that our everyday decisions are often influenced by what we think will make us happy, from the food we eat to the way we choose to spend our free time. Our ordinary, everyday happiness is influenced by many things outside of our control: the weather, traffic, the news, the disposition of other people, and whether the day meets our expectations. Our wanting to be happy can determine the jobs we choose, the hours we work, and how much time we spend with those we love. It can affect the way we medicate through addictions or other self-centered behavior. Our wanting to be happy can determine how we respond to adversity, how we handle our current economic crisis, how we endure marital difficulty, and if we persevere through mid-life crisis. The human person is a divinely created body and soul. We have immortal souls in our mortal bodies. St. Paul teaches us that “our citizenship is in heaven.” There is an eternal reality to our temporary existence. We are not going to live on earth forever; we were never intended to. The nature of our soul is such we cannot satisfy our supernatural thirst through natural means alone. While on this earth, we will always long for more because the human person is not merely a physical body. On the other hand, Jesus himself says: “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.” God wants us to be happy, to be filled with joy. Our lives are not meant to be something to be endured here on earth with hopes that we can “finally get to heaven.” St. Augustine wrote: “We all want to live happily . . . How is it, then, that I seek you, Lord? Since in seeking you, my God, I seek a happy life.”
Augustine might say that the question is not “Do I want to be happy?” The real question is “Where do I turn?” Does the desire for happiness lead me outward into relationship and the supernatural or do I turn inward, grasping to find something to make me happy? There is a difference between happiness in God versus what our culture offers. They differ in source and duration. Christian happiness is rooted in the supernatural, not circumstances. It runs deeper than emotion and lasts longer than the spontaneous. Searching for happiness is natural. The question is: where am I looking?
Did you know there are nearly 200 children in foster care from Lafourche Parish and nearly half of them do not have a CASA advocate?
CASA of Lafourche South Lafourche Interest Meeting
Pictured are South Larose Elementary Students of the Month for December 2016 Anyi Estrada, Maggie Galicia, Brett Johnson, Reese Martin, Abril Galicia, Mia Chiasson, Katie Nguyen, Esmeralda Gonzalez, Coraline Guidry, Nathan Tran, Corey Guidry, Rocky Cheramie, Olivia Adams, Kaden Tran, Kaelyn Pham, Josiah Burd, Laney Theriot, Quyen Nguyen, Miori Leonard, Angel Huezo, Sophia Richardelle, Maddison Bruce, Chloe Hartman, Caroline Hymel and Valeria Galicia.
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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: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford 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
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
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow
Crosspoint Church
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 Chad Mack 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
Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons
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
Jeremiah J. St. Pierre Independent Agent 904 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd. Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow, LA Ph: 985-475-7766 / 985-258-0189 Fax: 985-475-7766
Recreational Vehicles • Motorcycles • Boats • Jet Skies • 4-Wheelers
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
Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!
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
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
AUTO • FLOOD • HEALTH • HOME • LIFE
Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Questions? Please contact 985-446-6600
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.
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
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
13044 West Main Street, 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
Friday, February 17 at 6:00 pm
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
Voice Video
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985.693.0123
Hwy. 308 • E. 73rd St. Galliano • 632-6571
SPANISH
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose
East 57th St.
Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org
Security
Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential
(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
Internet
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
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