Sunday, February 14, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

TOPS payments stalled because of budget uncertainty

Edwards asks public to support tax hikes for budget

Preparing for the Holy Season …

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Payments to Louisiana’s colleges from the TOPS free college tuition program were put on hold Thursday because of uncertainties about the state’s budget and questions about whether the popular program could be on the chopping block.

The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance, known as LOSFA, notified campuses that it was temporarily suspending TOPS payments.

The email, according to agency Executive Director Sujuan Boutté, read: “Due to the possibility of state budget cuts, all TOPS payments are being suspended immediately until further notice. More details will be provided as information becomes available.”

TOPS, formally called the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, provides free tuition to students who meet certain See TOPS Page 5-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, FEB. 15

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Photo by Babs

Ash Wednesday began the start of the Lenten season, a period of 40-days excluding Sundays, and the beginning of a period of fasting for Christians around the world.

Christians who observe Lent use it as a time for prayer and penance in preparation for Easter Sunday, which is on March 27.

Pictured are Christians receiving ashes at Holy Rosary Church in Larose.

Benefit set to help former Lafourche councilman who always helped others

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 VFW POST #8538 AND AUXILIARY 7:00 p.m.

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LAF. PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. - Galliano Office

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Arrests............................7-A Calendar of Events.........2-A

Classifieds................6-A/7-A

Horoscopes.....................6-A Lottery.............................2-A Memorials.......................6-A

News In Brief...................8-A

Obituaries........................7-A

Surfin’ The Net................7-A

Worship Directory............4-A

VOLUME 27 NUMBER 18

Gazette Staff Reports

Former longtime Lafourche Parish Councilman Lindel Toups is in a fight for his life right now as he continues to battle the cancer that’s now poisoned his body for nearly 18 months.

Citizens of Lafourche Parish are invited to attend an upLindel Toups coming benefit in Toups’ honor that will seek to assist the well-known businessman and politician in his effort.

A benefit for Toups will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Gheens Community Center – an entire day of family and fun that will raise money for Toups to help defray the cost of his medical bills and cancer treatments.

For many years, Lindel has answered the call for other benefits that were held throughout the community and beyond for other causes, either by donations of money or just his time.

Many times he participated as an auctioneer.

But rarely did he ever say no to anyone.

Toups said the idea for the day wasn’t his, but he’s warmed by the support. The former 20plus-year councilman said he’s honored to know local people are willing to help him in his fight.

An account has been set up on Toups’ behalf at United Community Bank, and all proceeds from the day will go into the account.

“It feels good to know people are praying and supporting me during my fight,” Toups said. “I am grateful for all of the support, friends and family who have been by my side every step of the way.”

See Benefit Page 5-A

MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

long-termers at the Louisiana Capitol repeatedly reference 1988. It’s the last time they remember the budget woes being so acute.

“It’s a shame that here we are, years later, going through the same mess,” said Robert Adley, chairman of the House budget committee during Roemer’s tenure and now an official with the Edwards administration.

Awash In Red Ink Edwards is grappling with an $850 million gap in this year’s $25 billion budget, which must be rebalanced by June 30. Next year’s shortfall is pegged at more than $2 billion. The Democratic governor’s proposing tax hikes to fill holes.

Figures get hazy as decades pass, but those around three decades ago peg the deficit Roemer inherited in the range of $800 million to $1 bil-

State’s current budget woes mirror 1988 financial gaps

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A new Louisiana governor inherits a massive budget mess, a state struggling with years of red ink that his predecessor patched through rather than fixing. Now, government services are on the chopping block, threatened with hefty reductions.

Sound familiar?

That was the scene when Buddy Roemer took over as Louisiana’s governor in March 1988. And it’s the same landscape 28 years later, as Gov. John Bel Edwards, in office since January, readies for a special legislative session he called to try to repair the state’s seemingly never-ending financial morass.

As Edwards and lawmakers try to solve the budget problems and stabilize state finances,

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In a rare, statewide televised speech, Gov. John Bel Edwards tried Thursday to persuade Louisianians that he and lawmakers need to raise their taxes to help pay for continuing government services.

The Democratic governor, in office since January, described widespread, devastating closures of public college campuses and shuttering of health care services without the new money.

“I want you to understand that, if left unresolved — if the Legislature does not choose a way to raise additional dollars to strengthen the budget, and very soon — we will face unimaginable cuts to vital state services,” he said.

The governor said that, without tax hikes, safety net hospitals will close around Louisiana, the Pennington Biomedical Research Center will shut down in April and LSU’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge will run out of money by April 30. He said colleges will have to take reductions that would keep students from finishing classes and make student athletes ineligible to play.

Edwards acknowledged that he didn’t run on a platform of raising taxes, but he said the budget gaps he inherited from former Gov. Bobby Jindal are so deep that Louisiana needs new dollars to pay for services.

He’s asking lawmakers, who convene in a special session Sunday, to agree to boost taxes on most people and businesses. Republicans have shown resistance to the idea, and Edwards is hoping to get public support See Edwards Page 5-A

Cut Off Woman killed in Houma hit-and-run

A 46-year-old woman was killed in the early hours of Mardi Gras in a hitand-run accident in Houma, Chief of Police Dana Coleman told the Houma Rona Delatte Courier.

(Hit & Run Victim) Rona Delatte, of Cut Off, was struck by a dark-colored Honda Accord shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday on the 200 block of Howard Avenue. Police said the driver left the scene after Telisa Clarke the accident and (Hit & Run suspect) the car was headed south toward Tunnel Boulevard.

An autopsy report revealed that Delatte died upon impact. Witnesses said she was crossing the street after leaving the Music Cove to retrieve her car.

Officers later found the abandoned Honda Accord in a neighborhood near Sonny and Boudreaux Streets, Coleman told the Courier.

See Budget Woes Page 8-A

See Hit-and-Run Page 5-A

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Sunday, February 14, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use

Grant seminar slated for Wed. in Houma

An on-job training grant seminar presentation, sponsored by Terrebonne Business and Career Solutions Center, will be held on Wednesday, February 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Terrebonne Parish Library, North Branch, 4130 West Park Avenue in Gray.

Information available will include trainee wage reimbursement, JD-NEG Grant eligibility, on-job training overview and a question and answer segment.

Please RSVP by morning of event.

Holy Savior to serve Lenten meals on Fri.

Holy Savior will serve Lenten meals starting at 6 p.m. on Fridays during lent.

The meal will include white beans and rice, fried catfish, coleslaw and bread for a donation of $8.

Desserts are also available for purchase.

Orders in advance by calling 532-3533.

Anger management classes to begin Thurs.

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks

Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 18, 25 & March 3.

Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only).

FMI call 985-446-0643.

LPSO to offer handgun courses in Feb., March

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering two concealed handgun training courses at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland.

The classes are scheduled for Saturday, February 20, and Sunday, March 20.

Each class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until approximately 5 p.m.

The cost is $110, advance registration is suggested. Register online at www.lpso.net/concealedhandgunreg for either course or contact Lieutenant Day at (985) 8031062 or (985) 532-4327 or by email at lafate-day @lpso.net.

Lockport church to host finance seminar

First Baptist Church of Lockport will be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, which is a video series that walks you through budgeting, getting out debt and saving for the future. Classes begin Sunday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m.

Childcare will be provided. For more info call 985-291-1329.

Lions Club to accept applications for camp

Applications for a oneweek summer vacation of fun for special needs youth in the South Lafourche/ Grand Isle area are now being accepted by members of the Golden Meadows Lions Club.

Different camping sessions will be held for youth with pulmonary disorders, mild mentally challenged and diabetes as well as kids who are visually, hearing and orthopedically impaired.

The Louisiana Lions Camp is located north of Leesville. There is no cost to the parents for the camper’s stay.

FMI contact Curt Boudreaux at 632-6177 or visit www.lionscamp.org.

World-renowned duet to perform at CBC

Acoustic Eidolon (idleon), a duet that blends Celtic, Folk, World and Latin music influences, will perform a concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Community Bible Church (CBC) in Cut Off. The concert is neither Christian based nor does it benefit the church.There is no set cost but the suggested donation amount is $15 to $20 per person.

Larose girls’ softball to register youth soon

Larose Cut Off girls’ softball league is accepting registration for ages 5-16.

Registration will be at the Cut Off Youth Center on Feb. 21, 22, and 29 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

For more information contact Spring Danos at 985-665-3262.

Grand Isle lists early voting times

Early voting for the March 5, 2016 Presidential Preference and Municipal Primary Election will be conducted at the Grand Isle Multiplex, 3101 LA Hwy 1, Grand Isle, on Monday, Feb. 22, and Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Holy Savior School to host open house

Holy Savior Catholic School will conduct an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 24, for Nursery 1 to 8th grade from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Parents and students can visit classrooms and meet teachers.

Parent education classes to begin Feb. 24

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, Inc. will offer parent education presentations on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. till noon at the Terrebonne Parish DA’s Office, 118 Armour Drive in Houma, on Feb. 24 and March 2, 9, 16, and 23.

The presentations will also be offered on Thursdays from 10 a.m. till noon at the Bayou Council Office, 504 St. Louis St. in Thibodaux, on Feb. 25 and March 3, 10, 17, and 24.

Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed.

Participants must attend all five classes in order to be completed. Please call 985-446-0643 for more information.

CLHS accepting orders for shrimp boil benefit

Central Lafourche High School will conduct their annual shrimp boil fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 26.

Plate lunches will include large boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn, crackers and dip, all for only $12 per plate (cash or checks made payable to CLHS).

Order forms may be faxed to CLHS at 985-5323822 or 985-532-5890 (please call to confirm order has been received). Please place your order by 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 25th.

Pick up orders at CLHS, 10 plate minimum for delivery.

South Larose Elementary’s Students of the Month for December are as follows: Brynn Griffin, Danna Zuniga-Reyes, Johia Gaudet, John Pierce, Caroline Hymel, Jaimie Melancon, Madilyn Rogers, Olivia Adams, Tommy Bergeron, Devin Saucedo, Vienna Tran, Victoria Badeaux, Emmanuel Pujols, Kaden Griffin, Bryce Adams, Lyla Rousse, Alexia Borne, Bethany Rushing, Beau Robert, Cameron Lee, Jayden Smith, Maddie Bruce, Ximena Galicia, Ferra Matherne, and Cody Daley.

Letters and Opinions Lockport man disappointed in lack of Royalty

Watching the Krewe of Apollo parade Saturday was disappointing in the Krewe’s failure to have a king or a queen, especially after fifty years of service to the community.

However on the bright side Armand Autin, Lockport Fire Chief made the difference serving as Grand Marshall, more so that he elected not to ride, rather to greet the community on

foot!

Hats off to the various float crews - great designs and application.

The floats were spread out with sub crews marching between them. While we served concessions and played music, the Trojan Band members danced to the music we played, totally cool. With the exception noted of not having a king or a queen - speaking from a family or former Monarch’s – great job Apollo!

Forrest A. Travirca III Lockport

Registration ongoing for March 6 pageant

On Sunday, March 6, the Queen for Life Pageant will be held at the St. Joseph Recreation Center in Galliano. Girls ranging from newborn on up can participate to win beautiful custom crowns, monogrammed banners and more. Entry fee is $45.

The event begins at 11 a.m. and doors open at 10 a.m.

Contact Pam 985-6771713 for more information.

All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.

Bayou Rugby Club conducting registration

The Bayou Hurricane Rugby Football Club is conducting an open registration for boys ages 13-18.

Contact bayouhurricanes@yahoo.com for more information.Â

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• Birth Certificate • Child’s Immunization • Child’s Social Security Card • Proof of Residence/Address (Electric Bill)

All Public Pre K programs and Head Start are state and/or federally funded; therefore, there are limited openings available at each site. Completing an application does not guarantee placement.

Ellender pushes past Lady Tarpons in District Championship Playoff Gazette Sports Reports

When Ellender missed, they got the rebound and put it back up and in.

When South Lafourche turned over the ball, Ellender swarmed the floor in transition and got quick and easy points off the mistake.

When the Lady Tarpons made a run, the Lady Patriots had an answer – often a run bigger than the original.

When the game got close late, South Lafourche’s core players fouled out, leaving the team with little-to-no answers in the quest for victory.

Yup, that about sums up Thursday night’s District Championship Playoff game between the rival Lady Tarpons and Lady Patriots in a nutshell.

Ellender beat South Lafourche 75-56 in Thursday’s neutral site game at Central Lafourche High School that aimed to decide which rival would enter the playoffs with an extra power point and more advantageous seeding.

Lady Tarpons coach Rainie Terrebonne said the loss stings, but she’s not giving up on her team. She said the defeat isn’t overly big for South Lafourche in the grand scheme of things with the playoffs nearing.

“We’re not going to panic. It didn’t matter that much to us in the long run,” Terrebonne said. “We missed out on that power point, but it’s OK. Now, we’re going to get ourselves ready for the playoffs, which is that next step for us.”

It just wasn’t South Lafourche’s night on Thursday.

Ellender dominated the energy on the floor from the opening tip, using an early surge to take a 148 lead at the end of the first eight minutes.

Lady Patriots coach Kenneth Dixon said he talked to his team about a fast start during the entire bus ride to the gym.

In Monday night’s game between the teams, Ellender had a nightmare start, falling behind by 27 points before rallying to tie the game in the second half.

This time, they made it easier on themselves and led throughout.

“I told them, ‘Look, those South Lafourche girls will be ready to play, so if you’re not going to be, let me know now so I can sit you on the side,’” Dixon said. “We jumped out hot, and we did a nice job setting the tone early.”

The second quarter was even with Ellender going into halftime up 3226.

The first few minutes of the second half were a nightmare for the Lady Tarpons.

South Lafourche turned over the ball twice

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in the first 30 seconds of the third quarter, which resulted in two easy baskets for Ellender – ballooning the lead to 10. From there, it never got much better, as the Lady Patriots expanded the advantage to 50-34 after the third quarter.

South Lafourche fought until the end, cutting Ellender’s lead to single digits in the fourth quarter on multiple occasions, including to six with a few minutes to play.

But right as the Lady Tarpons picked up steam, foul trouble served as the final nail in the team’s heart.

Four Lady Tarpons fouled out of the game – all starters. That enabled Ellender to shoot countless free throws in crunch time and made South Lafourche too short staffed to finish the comeback win.

“Foul trouble was a very big factor for us,” Terrebonne said. “We had a lot of people sitting down beside me that we could have used in the final minutes of the game.”

Senior guard Carolina Guilbeau led South Lafourche with 19 points.

Senior Brinkley Callais and sophomore Traya Bruce each had double figures, as well.

The Lady Tarpons will return to the floor next week for an opening-round game in the Class 4A State Playoffs. South Lafourche will be home, but the opponent, date or time is not yet known, because the brackets do not get re-

Plans in the works for Leeville Arts and Heritage Festival

Sunday, February 14, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Organizers are gearing up for the 3rd Annual Leeville Arts & Heritage Festival to be held Sat., Mar. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Top Water Marina in Leeville.

There will be a cracklin and shrimp boulette cooking competition, arts and crafts booths, food and live

Traya Bruce is shown making a pass to a teammate at a game earlier this season.

music.

Contact Janet Rhodus for details, 225-413-4414.

Tyler Dickerson of the VOICE competition will provide live entertainment from 1-3 p.m.

David Bernard & Friends will be performing from 3-5 p.m.

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Terrebonne said she and her team can’t wait to rebound.

“We’re going to be ready to go,” she said. “The

kids will be OK.” Visit The Lafourche Gazette’s Facebook page to see who South Lafourche’s first-round opponent will be.

Dr. Jonathan Gisclair DPM, CWS, AACFAS

South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic and would like to thank the community for your support over the years.

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What a Life!

Sunday, February 14, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The following edited suggestions have been collected from many seniors.

In the spirit of St. Irenaeus, “The glory of God is a person fully alive.” That includes people in their senior years.

1. Use the money you saved. Use it and enjoy it.

Don’t just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to obtain it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter with big ideas for your hard earned capital.

2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don’t feel bad spending your money on yourself. You’ve taken care of them for many years,

and you’ve taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

3. Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep. It’s easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy. That is why you need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical needs. Keep in touch with your doctor; get tested even when you’re feeling well.

Stay informed.

4. Don’t get stressed over the little things. You’ve already overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don’t let the past drag you down or the future frighten you. Live in the now.

5. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your God, your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: Intelligence and affection will keep a person young.

6. Have a healthy pride both inside and out. Don’t stop going to your hair salon

2nd Nine Week Principal List First Grade: Cate Blanchard, Marijain Burns, Khloe Cheramie, Hannah Chiasson, Rylie Guidry, Patience Henry, Bailey Ledet, Kylie Pierce, Taylor Reynolds, Kyleigh St. Pierre, Sawyer Theriot; Second Grade: Claire Arabie, Riley Barrios-Seward, Elliot Cheramie, Luke Cheramie, Logan Curole, Marissa Dobson, Charles Duet, Addilyn Dufrene, Christopher Fonseca, Owen Gaspard, Stellar Gaspard, Sophia Guilbeau, Ava Moore, Claire Rebstock; Third Grade: Hayden Lefort; Fourth Grade: Abigail Chiasson; Fifth Grade: Melania Angelette, Cameron Badeaux, Julian Bourgeois, Karoline Cheramie, Addison Curole, Karmaine Falgout, Jenna Guidry; Sixth Grade: Parker Angelette, Alaina Ashmun, Isabelle Cheramie, Carmen Duet, Matthew Thomassie; Seventh Grade: Madelin Arabie, Garon Guidry, Grant Rebstock, Hailey Thibodeaux; Eighth Grade: Ivy Robichaux.

Honor Roll First Grade: Marley Bellanger, Anya Blanchard, Jaci Brady, Breana DeLeon, Jarrod Doiron, Dax Pitre,

Ryan Verdin, Jean-Eric Vizier; Second Grade: Landen Arabie, Amaya Blanchard, Madisyn Collins, Micah Compeaux, Bailee Duet, Alessa Falgout, Caroline Guidry, Emma Guidry, Melody Johnson, Aubree Lombas, Nora Trosclair; Third Grade: Maddox Angelette, Amelia Bergeron, Aliza Callais, Ava Danos, Parker Nguyen, Vayda Pregeant, Roman Robichaux, Douglas St. Pierre, Jr., Kooper Worley; Fourth Grade: Marcelle Bourgeois, Christian Cheramie Beaux Curole, Sarah Danos, Andrew Duet, Kristian Gaudet, Madison Gisclair, Seth Guidry, Ty Thibodeaux; Fifth Grade: Nicky Cheramie, Jacob Curole, Nadia Duet, Lennon Gisclair, Kollin Kern, Landon Lerille, Justin Plaisance, Carter Theriot; Sixth Grade: Gavin Chouest, Abbi Collins, Max Compeaux, Eli David, Jacob Guidry, Dylan Pregeant, Gabe Savoie, Logan Williams; Seventh Grade: Like Callais, Kadon Chabert, Asia Dardar, Caroline Gros, Branden Ledet, Mia Torres; Eighth Grade: Isaac Callais, Noah Callais, Jonah Chiasson, Brenden Friel, Michael Guidry, Emma Hebert, Nicholas Martin, Ben Robichaux, Lauren Thomassie, Dante Torres.

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Seniors share their wisdom with others to get the most out of life

Holy Rosary School list honor students

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Pastor Audie Crochet - (504) 952-6603

So. Lafourche Assembly of God

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

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Crosspoint Church 16640 West Main St., Cut Off Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

(Near S. Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Kevin Bruce - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

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

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

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

9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.

Bro. John Welch

105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

First Baptist Church of Larose Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

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

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

Bethel Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

Pastor Jimmy Autin

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119 - Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

CATHOLIC

723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

or barber; do your nails; go to the dermatologist and the dentist; keep your perfumes and creams well stocked.

When you are well maintained on the outside, it makes you feel proud and strong on the inside.

7. Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There’s nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters. Develop your own sense of what looks good on you. Be proud of it; it’s part of who you are.

8. Always stay up-todate. Read newspapers, watch the news. Make sure you have an active email network. You’ll be surprised which old friends you’ll meet. Keeping in touch with what is going on and with the people you know is important at any age.

9. Respect the younger generation and their opinions. They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future, and will take the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind them of yesterday’s wisdom that still applies today.

10. Your time is now. If you are alive, you are part of this time. You may have been younger, but you are still you now, have fun and enjoy life.

11. Some people embrace their golden years, while others become bitter and contentious. Life is too short to waste your days on the latter. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people; it’ll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better. If you spend your time with bitter people, they will make you older and harder to be around.

12. Don’t abandon your hobbies. If you don’t have any, make new ones. You can travel, hike, cook, read, or dance. You can adopt a cat or a dog, grow a garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, and golf. You can paint, volunteer at a hospital or just collect certain items. Find something you like and spend some real time having fun with it.

Continued next week.

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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

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.

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 School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bible Class 11:00 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

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

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

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

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

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

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Our Lady of the Rosary 12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. www.communitybiblecutoff.com Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Christian Family Center Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday 11819 East Main - Galliano Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

15300 West Main - Cut Off

Get Healthy

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

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

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

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

632-7575

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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

PENTECOSTAL

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

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

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

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

985-787-3453

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

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

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LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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

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

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MORMON

Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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

SPANISH

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

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

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Insurance Agents

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Edwards

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on his side to put pressure on GOP lawmakers.

The governor laid the foundation for his request for tax hikes with the 12minute speech, which aired on TV and radio stations across Louisiana. He urged people to “focus on solutions and not allow party labels and bickering to pull us apart.”

Louisiana has at least an $850 million budget gap in the current year’s $25 billion budget that must be rebalanced before the fiscal year ends June 30. Edwards said the shortfall is even higher, pegging it at $940 million.

Next year’s budget hole is estimated to top $2 billion.

“We will not be paralyzed in fear by the size of this challenge, nor would we falsely claim ‘the sky is falling.’ But this is a historic fiscal crisis, the likes of which our state has

never seen,” the governor said.

He insisted his predictions of college closures and health care service shutdowns weren’t scare tactics.

When questioned about the scenarios after his speech, Edwards replied: “I can’t make the math be anything other than what it is. I can’t do tricks. I’m not a magician.”

Though Edwards blamed Jindal, he never named him, simply calling him “my predecessor.” He outlined how Jindal used short-term fixes to patch his way through the budget over eight years, rather than cut spending to match the state’s annual income or raise taxes, calling it “irresponsible budgeting.”

And Edwards struck back at Republican claims that solely cuts could balance the budget.

“Remember, for eight years we’ve had a conser-

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Live entertainment by Roland Cheramie & Friends and Clustafunk Registered shooters will have a chance to win a 4-wheeler.

Winner must be present. Drawing held after awards ceremony.

Event will be held rain or shine. Each participant is responsible for providing their own guns, shells, ear and eye protection and golf cart. 4-Wheelers NOT allowed.

Shooters under 16 must submit a hunter safety card and be accompanied by an adult.

vative governor with a conservative Legislature. If stabilizing the budget were as easy as cutting spending and simply reducing state contracts, that would have been done already.

But it hasn’t,” Edwards said.

In what the state Republican Party described as its “response” to the governor’s speech, GOP Treasurer John Kennedy insisted cuts could address the gap. He said Louisiana has too many consulting contracts, too many protected funds, too many middle managers and too much fraud and misspending in its Medicaid program.

He said Edwards is proposing “the largest tax increase in the history of Louisiana.”

“It will wreck our economy, already fragile,” Kennedy said.

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Shortly thereafter, the 50-year-old driver, Telisa Clarke, of Goode Street, turned herself into the police.

Clark is charged with hit-and-run involving serious bodily injury and fatality.

Alcohol or drug use is not suspected for Delatte or Clark at this time, but Coleman said the investigation is continuing.

Benefit

menu – a Louisiana tradition, which will be cooked fresh during the day of the benefit, and will almost assuredly be a hit.

Also on the menu will be a delicious and scrumptious ground meat spaghetti, which will be served with corn.

Both the jambalaya and spaghetti plates will be served throughout the day for $7.

If you don’t like either main dish, feel free to grab a hot dog with chili – another staple of the day.

That, or a sweet shop that will be loaded with goodies.

While eating, partygoers are asked to stay a while and pass a good time, as Treater and Tet Dur will provide musical entertainment throughout the day.

When folks get thirsty from all of the dancing, they’ll be accounted for, as soft drinks and even beer will be served throughout the benefit.

Throughout the day, both public and silent auctions will be held to raise money, and t-shirts are available now and also at the benefit.

It’s all to benefit Toups, who has been going back and forth to Georgia to get treatments for his cancer.

He’s said publicly multiple times that he plans to battle the disease and beat it – much like he did to all of the issues that faced

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him during his time in office.

Toups said in November that he has his good days and his bad days, but has learned how special our community is throughout his fight.

“The people and the prayers – they inspire you,” Toups said of the support he’s been given. “It means a lot.”

For more information about the benefit or to make a donation, call Tracey at 985-226-5948 or Daniel at 985-438-4122.

TOPS

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academic benchmarks.

Campuses submit tuition bills to the student financial assistance office for reimbursement.

The program is highly popular across Louisiana, but its costs have mushroomed over the years to $265 million in this year’s budget. And that’s an estimated $28 million short of the financing needed to fully cover the tuition costs of the eligible students.

Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday night that the state likely won’t come up with the $28 million to fill the gap.

But he said he doesn’t believe students will end up owing part of this semester’s tuition payment they thought would be cov-

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The benefit will be loaded with good eats.

According to a flyer issued by the Gheens Community Center, several courses will be offered throughout the day, which will last from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In true Cajun custom, jambalaya, catfish and white beans is on the

“There are a lot of reasons to get excited about the new Wellness Center...

We’ve included environmentally-friendly architectural and engineering elements in the design of the building.

Pass it on!” – Archie Manning • • •

985-493-4326

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ered by the state. Instead, the Edwards administration said it expects colleges to take the cut in lost TOPS funds.

Boutté said her office decided all TOPS reimbursement payments to college campuses should be stalled for now, until the state’s financial picture becomes clearer.

“Since we are all waiting for information on the budget cuts and what impact they’re going to have, what we did is send a precautionary statement,” she said.

Louisiana has a budget gap ranging from $850 million to $950 million that must be closed by June 30.

Edwards has called a special legislative session that begins Sunday to decide how to rebalance the $25 billion budget.

The Democratic governor wants tax increases, but Republican lawmakers who make up a majority of the Legislature have shown resistance to tax hikes and said they’d like to cut government spending.

Boutté said LOSFA has temporarily stalled TOPS payments to colleges each year as it waits to receive its full financing, so she said campuses are accustomed to some delays. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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HOMES

House For Sale in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 2 ba, 2 car garage, additional 2 br, 1 ba, home on 2 lots in Central Lafourche area.

Asking $235,000. FMI call 985-537-3956. _________________ House For Sale, By Owner: 4 br, 2.5 ba, utility rm, partly furn., 2 car garage, lg. shed at 802 W. 11th St., Larose.

Asking $195,000. Call 985637-8797 or 985-6938131 for appt. _________________ House for Sale By Owner: 337-5172341 or 337-5172340.

Golden Meadow. 3 BR, 2 BA home; 1840 sq. ft. on piers. Lot 146’x120;.

Carport, garage/ workshop, municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________ 1988 Mobile Home for Sale: 3 bd., 2 ba.

Located at 161 Oakridge Dr., Golden Meadow.

Asking $6000.

Must be moved. FMI, please call First Baptist Golden Meadow, 985475-5490. _________________ House For Sale or Rent: 108 W. 66th St., Cut Off. 2 br, 1 ba, $80,000 OBO or $700/mth rent. No rent to own. Call 985696-6016. _________________

LAND

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

Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s.

Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________

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.,

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CAPTAINS

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$3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________

FOR RENT

Mobile Home For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, lg. covered porch, newly remodeled at 227 W. 64th St., $700/mth, $700/dep.; also a single apt. for rent at 225 W. 64th St., $500/mth w/utilities. Call 985637-4269. _________________ ***Move in special*** Ask about free rent!

Large 2BR, 1ba. apartment for rent: Units have washer, dryer, range, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Pets welcome. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. One unfurnished unit available for $895/mo, water included. One furnished unit available for $1295/mo, water, electricity, cable and internet included. $750 deposit.

Call Bill at 985-3255626. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 1 ba. 167 West 124th St. $700/mth.; $700 /dep. Appliances, central air, grass cut.

Good neighborhood. Call 985-691-8313. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba, located on Comeaux Dr. in Lockport. No pets. $850/mth, $800/dep.

Call 985-258-5273 or 985-258-6610. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: All bills pd. including Direct TV, located in Galliano. FMI call Carol at 727-3249323 or Roger at 727330-0891. $650/mth, $300/dep. _________________ Apts. For Rent: 2 huge apts., utilities pd.

(1) br-$650; (2) br$850. Partly furn., private parking, no pets.

Call Elaine at 985632-2158. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, newly renovated, quiet neighborhood, no pets, no smoking, utilities included. $800/mth. Call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bd., 1 ba. $1000/ mth. (utilities included); $500 damage deposit. Partially furnished (washer, dryer, fridge, stove and table with chairs).

Pets are welcomed (non-refundable damage deposit for pets living inside the home). Located in Cut Off, LA. Call Penny at 985-278-0122. _________________

For Rent: 2 bd., 2 ba., large living area. Near Airport Rd. in Galliano. Quiet neighborhood. New carpet. No pets. Utilities not included. $800/mth. Deposit negotiable. Call 985-291-0088 or 504610-4646. _________________ Room For Rent: $350/ mth.; $200/ dep. No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. Call 850-7238231. _________________ Apt For Rent: Lockport area. 1 bd. We pay electric and water bill. Access to washer and dryer included. $650/ rent. $300/ deposit. Call 985-2328409. _________________ Brick Home for Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. completely remodeled, vaulted living room ceilings, fireplace, wood floors, sheetrock. 210 West 57th St., in Cut Off. Text 985-665-0402. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep.

Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Rent: 17678 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. Full kitchen, w/d, dishwasher, central ac, 3 br, 1.5 ba.

FMI call 985-2588082. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent in Lockport. (1) br, half bath, (2) 2 br,1 ba, (1) twothirds br, & 1 ba, (1) 3br, 2 ba trailer. FMI call 985-665-9538. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Furn., 2br, in Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided.

Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.

De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor.

108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

Lady of the Sea General Hospital is accepting offers on a commercial building and lot located on the corner of 176th Washington Street and Hwy. 3235 in Golden Meadow, LA.

Starting offers $210,000

For more information, please contact Stacy Martin, Materials Management Dept. at (985) 325-3500 or email stacym@losgh.org.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your sense of time management and practicality come to the forefront this week. You want to get down to business, and your no-nonsense attitude will shine through.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This is a great week to just kick back and be yourself without feeling the crunch of deadlines or responsibilities. You’ll get a few free moments to do whatever you like.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Something you have always wanted to do may become possible this week. Maybe it’s something from your bucket list. Bring a friend to join in the fun.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 How far you come this week depends on your attitude, Cancer.

If you keep an open mind, you will find success. Keep a positive attitude and reap the rewards.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you will have the opportunity to work on a personal problem that has gotten the best of you before.

Work through all of the angles before you put a plan in motion.

House For Rent: Single occupancy or married couple, appl. furnished, grass cut. $700/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-696-0818. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Lockport area, newly painted, 1 br, 1 ba, offering hardwood floors, appliances, w/d, water included, $525/mth, $525/dep.

Apt. with dishwasher $500/mth, $550/dep., 6-mth lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________ House For Rent: 172 West 59th St., Cut Off. 3 bd., 1 large office or bedroom, 2 ba. $900/mth., $300/dep.

Completely furnished.

Washer and dryer.

504-416-5165. _________________ Furnished Trailer for Rent: One bedroom, one bath. Utilities paid. Larose area. $650 damage deposit. $650 a month.

PLEASE LEAVE A CLEAR MESSAGE AND NUMBER. Call (985) 632-6549 or cell (985) 665-0936. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. home. Open kitchen/ dining area. Updated and ready to move in.

Ideal location- Larose location. $850/ mth.; $600/ dep. Call 985693-6510 FMI. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. Home For Rent in Galliano area. $700/mo and $500/dep. Refrigerator and stove included.

FMI call 985-677-0915. _________________

For Rent: 4 bd., 2 ba. home. Ready to move in. Spacious and updated. Large yardCut Off area off Hwy 1. $1,100/ mth.; $850 deposit. Call 985-6936510 FMI. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, on Hwy. 3235 in Golden Meadow offering new appliances, w/d, water is included, 6-mth lease required then month to month afterwards. $525/mth, $525/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Lg. Yard Sale: Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 18 & 19, starting at 7 am at 16902 W. Main. 6 brand new wedding dresses, lots of home dĂŠcor, bedding, clothing, shoes, baby clothes & much more. _________________

Garage Sale: Lots of stuff, put more out as it sells at 229 E. 18th St., at Sybil’s house on Sat., Feb. 13, 7 am till and Sun. Feb. 14, 1 pm till; Mon. Feb. 15, 7 am till. Call 985-2588344. _________________

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may find yourself in the position of middle man this week, Virgo.

Others come to you with their concerns, and you put their minds at ease.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, everything seems like it will be rather ordinary this week. That’s a good thing, as you can use a few laid-back days with not too much on your schedule.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, shopping is on your mind but you may have to put that idea off for a little while longer. More pressing purchases for the home or business take priority.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your finances are a bit difficult to decode at the time being, and that can lead to trouble. Better to bring in someone who knows what he or she is do ing to help you work it out.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you’re looking to fill the void in your calendar, sign up for a class that will challenge your creative or mental abilities. Try an arts or dance center as a start.

MERCHANDISE

AT T E N T I O N !

HUNTERS, OFFSHORE PERSONNEL, OUTDOORS MEN Military Items For Sale: Lg. mosquito netting-$10 ea/$5-3 or more, ruck sacks-$50, sleeping bags w/liners-$30, Abags (lg. enough for hunting gear, clothing etc, other misc. items)-$15.

ALL MUST GO. Call 850226-3389. _________________

HELP WANTED

Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ 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. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Starting pay is $22/ hour. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits and paid vacation included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ Taking Applications for Part Time Wheelhouse Personnel in South Lafourche area.

FMI call 985-6659681. _________________

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.

A local growing contracting company is looking to expand its Accounting Department and is in search of the following; Individual with a minimum of 5 years payroll experience with a midlarge size company, accounting degree preferred. Must successfully pass a physical and drug screen.

Send resumes to acct.clerk0112@gmail .com. _________________ Maintenance/ Grounds Keeper person needed at Best Western Isabelle Court.

Candidate must have transportation. Experience a plus. Please apply in person at 17026 Hwy 3235, Galliano. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Positive attitude please. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South/ Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Direct Support Professional: Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. Please call Evelyn France at 985-798-5899 FMI. _________________

SERVICES

Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 yrs. experience. Need carpentry, plumbing and painting, call 985-2787188, ask for Tony.

Blessings. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small.

Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________ Barrios Carpentry We do it all!

Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

EPS CARGO HANDLERS

TANK CLEANERS

Immediate openings for onshore and offshore tank cleaners.

Experience necessary, competitive pay & medical benefits available.

Applications accepted Monday-Friday 8-11am & 1-4 pm.

Items needed: all certifications including diploma, valid drivers license, valid references with phone numbers, reliable transportation, able to pass drug screen and physical.

Apply at EPS Cargo Handlers 151 Southpark Rd. Suite 500, Lafayette, LA 70508, online at www.epsteam.com or email resume to hr@epsteam.com

Call Linda or Penny for details:

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you find that you are craving some adventurous activities, get started. But work under the tutelage of an experienced guide to learn the ropes.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may find yourself teaching a coworker some of the intricacies of the job. Don’t feel threatened; it may help lighten your own workload.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

FEBRUARY 14 Freddie Highmore, Actor (24) FEBRUARY 15 Amber Riley, Actress/Singer (30) FEBRUARY 16 Elizabeth Olsen, Actress (27) FEBRUARY 17 Ed Sheeran, Singer (25) FEBRUARY 18 John Travolta, Actor (62) FEBRUARY 19 Jeff Kinney, Author (45) FEBRUARY 20 Cindy Crawford, Model (50)

Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ 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 _________________

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Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly.

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Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282

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Johnny (Jay) Plaisance, owner, (985) 691-7076. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age.

Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Memory Of BETTY BERNARD

Born: Oct., 25,1951 Died: Feb. 14, 2013

EDDIE WILLIAMS

Born: June 17, 1936 Died: Jan. 21, 2013 Its been 3 years you and Eddie has gone.

Our heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow.

What it meant to love you, no one will ever know.

We love you and miss you both very much.

Love, Irene, Family & Friends _______________

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

PRAYERS

PRAYER TO ST. CLAIRE Pray 9 Hail Marys once a day for 9 days. On the 9th day publish this prayer and wish for 3 things.

Even though you do not have faith, your prayers will be answered.

Amen _________________________

In Memory Of BLAIR ANTHONY HEBERT

Born: February 12, 1981 Death: April 26, 2013 Blair, we knew little that morning that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

We love you and miss you terribly, Kim and Regina Hebert (dad and step-mom), Brittany Hebert (daughter), Amanda Galliano, Traci Hebert (sister) Marlene Hebert (grandmother) and Debra Hebert (mom) _______________

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OBITUARIES

ROMAN GUIDRY A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Roman Antoine Guidry, 89, born May 26, 1926, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2016.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Friday, February 12, and from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.

Roman is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mabel Autin Guidry; son, Chris (Debra) Guidry; daughters, Donna (Richard) LeBlanc, Mary Breaux, Jenny (Barry) Halbert, and Carol (Ron) Miller; 10 grandchildren; 1 step-grandchild; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 step-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Julie Guidry, and two brothers, Joseph and Roosevelt “Shorty” Guidry.

Roman graduated from Cut Off High School in 1943, then went on to serve in the Army Air Force as a belly gunner in a B-17 for 2 years.

He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion for over 60 years. Roman was the owner of RAG Hardware for 60 plus years.

He was one of the first members of the Cut Off Volunteer Fire Department; worked with the Boy Scouts of our area; first president of the Cut Off Youth Center, serving as president for 7 years. One of the founding members of the Cut Off Fishing Club, he served as treasurer for at least 25 years.

He was very involved in community affairs at the local, state, and national levels. He served as the Chairperson for the Lafourche Parish Red Cross for a number of years then was named as Chairperson for the Southeast Louisiana Red Cross in New Orleans for 2 years— the only one ever to hold this position from Lafourche or Terrebonne Parishes. He served on the Louisiana State Democratic Committee for a number of years, attending many presidential nomination conventions.

Roman was named “Outstanding Member of the Year” in 1966 from the Young Men’s Business Club and also received the “1980 Pioneer Award for Community Service” from the South Lafourche Chamber of Commerce for his outstanding service and achievement in the field of community service along with numerous awards and commendations from various state and local organizations.

He was most proud of his children and grandchildren’s college degrees.

Roman was always ready to give someone in need a helping hand and was a great asset to the South Lafourche Community. He will be greatly missed.

Special thanks and deep grati-

tude to St. Joseph’s Hospice, especially Cathy, Angel, Michelle, Dori, and Shona, and his wonderful, devoted caretakers, Belinda, Gail, Vivian, Shirlene, and Desi, who took such loving care of Roman during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, a tribute/memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org, the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org, or the National World War II Museum at www.nationalww2museum.org/ in Roman Guidry’s name is greatly appreciated.

Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. __________________

NEVA LEONARD A mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, February 12th at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano for Neva R. Leonard, 82, a native and resident of Galliano, who passed away on February 10, 2016.

Visitation was from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m. at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off with services followed at 11 a.m. at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by husband of 65 years, Nicholas “Nick” Leonard; son, Andrew Leonard; daughters, Cathy L. Matherne (Kirk), Wendy L. Guidry (Joey) and Emelda L. Crosby (Ronald); 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by parents, Leneas and Edna Lombas Rousse; son, Dennis Leonard; daughter, Lisa Theriot; brother, Irwin Rousse; and sisters Sherry Cheramie and Liz Lafont.

Ms. Neva enjoyed dancing. __________________

WARNER ST. PIERRE Warner J. St. Pierre, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Warner is survived by his loving wife, Euline St. Pierre; son, Corey St. Pierre; brother, Bobby St. Pierre; sister, Nancy Groener and 2 grandchildren, Amber Cubley and Cody St. Pierre.

He is preceded in death by his son, Warner W. St. Pierre; father, Madison St. Pierre; mother, Jeanne D. St. Pierre and brother, Duffy St. Pierre Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. __________________

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 4, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Yvette Pitre, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Jerry McMillion, 32, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery.

FEBRUARY 5, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Drey Lefort, 18, Galliano. Domestic abuse battery.

Rocky Pertuit, 30, Lockport. Contempt of court.

FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Emisal (Ismael) Lopez, 21, Thibodaux. Enter/remain after being forbidden.

Adin Lucas, 25, Thibodaux.

Enter/remain after being forbidden.

Keisha Mumphery, 32, Thibodaux.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shane LeBlanc, 46, Larose. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Kyron Bourda, 26, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Cole Rodriguez, 32, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole.

Richanna Greene, 28, Golden Meadow. Violation of probation/parole.

Neil Ricard, 42, Golden Meadow.

Contempt of court.

Lockport Police Department Brent Loupe, 29, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery, resisting an officer.

FEBRARY 7, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Justin Platt, 21, Golden Meadow.

Violation of probation/parole.

Dwayne Lee, 26, Golden Meadow. Possession of meth.

Chester Lawson, 24, Lockport.

Aggravated assault with a firearm.

Yaswanta Lawson, 32, Lockport.

Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, contempt of court, aggravated assault with a firearm, poss. of firearm/carry, concealed weapon by a convicted felon.

Thibodaux Police Department Trevor Rock, 21, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer, enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure.

Calandra Sewire, 35, Golden Meadow. Possession of meth.

Louisiana State Police Rusty Authement, 28, Montegut.

Roadway laned for traffic, DWI 3rd offense, impeding the flow of traffic.

Golden Meadow Police Department Dylan Dedon, 21, Galliano. Disturbing the peace, aggravating assault with a firearm (2 cts), contempt of court.

Chad Blanchard, 29, Cut Off. Fugitive of Ascension Parish.

FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Charles O. Foret, Jr., 33, Raceland. Simple criminal damage to property, simple battery.

Terrance Michael Vicks, 21, Thibodaux. PWITD mdma.

Laith L. Landry, 36, Thibodaux.

DTP. Dontrell Asa Rounds, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Quincey Lashawn Johnson, 33, Thibodaux. Attempted 2nd degree murder, illegal carrying of a firearm at parade, illegal poss. of stolen firearm, terrorizing, scdp, poss. of firearm concealed weapon by convicted felon.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Paul Pitre, 28, Lockport.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Darrell D. Charles, 26, Houma.

Fugitive from justice.

Kaysie Marie Hodges, 31, Raceland. Probation/violation.

Bart James Ledet, 38, Gray. Violation of probation/parole.

Kerrill Mark Breaux, Jr., 25, Thibodaux. Criminal mischief, poss. of cocaine.

FEBRUARY 9, 2016 Golden Meadow Police Department Mary Jean Borne, 37, Galliano.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Carl Gabriel, 55, Thibodaux. Operating vehicle with suspended license, other offenses, violation of stop sign (no injury).

Bronson James Benoit, 32, Thibodaux. Possession or dist. of drug para., fugitive.

Louisiana State Police Monte Gene Probst, 55, Galliano.

DWI 2nd offense, contempt of court (2 cts), careless operation.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Nicole Marie Guidry, 45, Cut Off. Domestic abuse aggravated assault.

Sunday, February 14, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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

Emergency Landing

A helicopter carrying passengers suddenly loses engine power and the air-

craft begins to descent.

The pilot safely performs an emergency landing in water, and tells the passengers to remain

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seated and to keep the doors closed, stating that in emergency situations, the aircraft is designed to stay afloat for 30 minutes, giving rescuers time to get to them.

Just then a man gets out of his seat and runs over to open the door.

The pilots scream at him, “Didn’t you hear what I said, the aircraft is designed to stay afloat as long as the doors remain closed?”

“Of course I heard you,” the man replied, “but it’s also designed to fly, and look how good that one worked out!”

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Sunday, February 14, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Budget Woes From 1-A

lion — in a budget that totaled only about $7.5 billion.

To top it off, the state had so little money in the bank, it had trouble paying its bills.

Companies started requiring Louisiana to pay when supplies were delivered. The state defaulted on lease payments and agencies were forced out of office space. Paychecks to state workers were slowed.

“There were meetings going on quite frequently about what bills can be paid when,” said Legislative Fiscal Officer John Carpenter, who led the House’s financial staff at the time.

Today’s financial difficulties haven’t reached those cash-flow troubles, but Treasurer John Kennedy has warned such problems loom if the budget isn’t stabilized.

What They Did in 1988 To steady the finances, Roemer and lawmakers unlocked protections given to some budget areas and transferred the money to the state general fund. Millions in new user fees were charged for services. Some taxes were boosted. Cuts were levied across agencies.

Motor vehicles offices, tourist centers and parks closed, according to a 1988 recap from the nonpartisan Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana. Beds were reduced in the charity hospital system. Prisoners began doing janitorial work at the Louisiana Capitol.

“We had to do some very draconian things. I think we reduced headcount by about 7,000 people,” said Dennis Stine, a state lawmaker who became Roemer’s commissioner of administration.

To get money flowing to vendors and workers, Louisiana took out a $1 billion loan, repaid over eight years with existing state sales tax revenue. The Louisiana Recovery District

was created as a shell taxing authority to get around a constitutional provision that bars the state from borrowing money to pay operating expenses.

How’d This Happen?

Roemer, who was elected as a Democrat and later switched to the GOP, inherited troubles tied to the boom-and-bust oil cycles.

Republican Dave Treen pushed tax cuts when Louisiana was flush with oil money in the early 1980s.

Oil prices collapsed, and Stine said Treen didn’t balance his last budgets, leaving those problems to his successor, Democrat Edwin Edwards, who successfully pushed tax increases but still struggled to close the gaps. He rolled deficits from year to year and inflated revenue forecasts, Stine said, leaving Roemer stuck with the massive gap.

During the Roemer era, a new system for forecasting state income projections was enacted. Budgets balanced all four years, Stine said, and Louisiana got credit rating upgrades after being at nearly junk bond status.

Legalized gambling was introduced — and taxed — for new revenue, and the state became less reliant on oil and gas.

Repeating The Cycle In 2002, Louisiana eliminated sales taxes on groceries and residential utilities in exchange for increased income taxes on middle- and upper-income earners, a tax swap recommended by economists to let Louisiana’s revenue grow with the economy.

“It helped up until the period of time when we started reversing it,” Carpenter said.

In the post-Hurricane Katrina recovery boom, governors and lawmakers rolled back the tax increases, costing Louisiana about $1 billion in lost yearly revenue.

Meanwhile, tax-break spending ballooned by hundreds of millions in Republican Bobby Jindal’s

eight-year tenure alone, amid a national economic downturn.

Jindal used piecemeal financing to balance Louisiana’s budget, rather than raise taxes or cut government enough to match recurring tax revenue. An oil price slump worsened the problems.

And Louisiana finds itself again in the holes of 1988.

“History has repeated itself,” Stine said. “Maybe this is the year the Legislature and the governor will get its house in order.

That’s the hope.”

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stepmother of a Waggaman teenager face a charge of second-degree murder in the wake of the boy’s death.

Coroner’s Office Chief Investigator Mark Bone says 14-year-old Jalen Daniel died Monday from injuries caused by head trauma.

Col. John Fortunato said Daniel was severely beaten last week.

Investigators say Daniel and his 15-year-old brother were regularly beaten by their father, Furnell Daniel, over poor grades.

Fortunato says Furnell and Terri Daniel were arrested Thursday. Furnell Daniel’s attorney said his client is shocked and distraught over his son’s death.

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Edwards for Governor campaign and she will represent the parish before the Louisiana Legislature and various state agencies during the upcoming special and regular sessions.

“Lafourche Parish will face some significant issues in Baton Rouge in the coming months and I felt we needed full time representation in order that our voice is heard before policymakers and legislators,” Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle said. ___

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