Sunday, February 21, 2016 The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Early voting starts Saturday for presidential primary

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana presidential preference primary for Republicans and Democrats is March 5, but early voting began Saturday and runs through Feb. 27.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler said in a news release that voters can cast early ballots daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for Sunday.

Only voters who are registered to one of the two political parties will be able to vote for their party’s nominee, because, unlike most elections in Louisiana, the presidential primary is a closed primary.

The Democratic Party and the GOP will also have closed state central committee and parish executive committee elections.

Those who aren’t party affiliated may still have local elections to vote in.

In the Tenth Ward, voters will choose a new member to serve on the Greater Lafourche Port Commission board, a seat vacated last fall by Donald Vizier due to health reasons.

Running for the seat are Rodney Gisclair, Sr., RCut Off, Jimmy “T -Jim” Lafont, R-Cut Off, and Vhores “T -Voe” Trosclair, R-Galliano.

Voters in Parish Council District 5 will also elect a new councilman. Voters there will decide between Mark Atzenhoffer, James Honore’ Bourgeois, and Holly “Scooter” LeBouef.

MEETINGS MONDAY, FEB. 22

LAF. PARISH FIRE DIST. 3 6:30 p.m.

Fire Central, Hwy. 1, Cut Off TUESDAY, FEB. 23

LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.

4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m.

West Main - Cut Off

SLLD partners in project to restore G.M. marsh Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Staff photo

Out with the old, in with the new

Contractors tear down the old East Larose fire station to make way for a new state-of-the-art 3500-square-foot fire station.

Area’s oldest fire station to be replaced with state-of-the-art building

In 1948, a group gathered together under the realization that Larose needed a fire station and fire truck to better serve the area. A crew of men volunteered to take on the daunting task and the Larose Fire Department was born.

Soon thereafter, property was purchased and a two-story building was constructed at 12595 East Main Street in Larose, alongside East 6th Street. The building housed one fire engine and the equipment needed for the volunteers to fight fires in the Larose area.

In 1959 the Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 (LPFD3) was formed and took ownership of all fire department properties in the district’s boundaries, which spans from 2 miles north of the Intracoastal Canal south to the Grand Isle border and also includes the Lafourche section of Hwy. 24.

District 3 covers the largest area in Lafourche, roughly half of the Parish.

Now, more than 65 years after its construction, the Larose Fire Dept. building has been demolished to make way for a new state-of-the-art 3,500 sq. ft. fire station, which will house LPFD3 personnel 24/7.

“It’s hard seeing something that has been a local landmark for so many years being destroyed, but it has become inadequate compared

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to modern standards. The only fire truck that fit in the old building is one from 1982. The height of the building was about six feet too short for newer fire trucks,” said LPFD3 Asst. Fire Chief Kully Griffin.

The new firehouse is expected to open in late October or early November, barring any major situations that may hamper progress. It will have a housing unit for the four on-duty firemen and a large garage that will house a ladder truck and a pump truck as well as equipment needed for any given situation.

“It’s really going to be a beautiful building.

We tried to tie in some of the old style with more contemporary features that will work for modern-day fire equipment,” said Fire Chief Freddie Guidry.

Griffin along with Fire Chief Freddie Guidry and Batallion 1 Fire Chief Jim Montez stood together overlooking the demolition on Tuesday as they recalled various fires and tragedies that stood out in their combined 89 years of experience.

All three of the men started out as volunteers for the fire department and later made it a career. The trio agreed that the amount of volunteers in Fire District 3 are a huge part of what helps to cut costs as well as to make the department as successful as it is today.

See Fire Station Page 3-A

Laurie Laine Coleman, Staff Writer

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VOLUME 27 NUMBER 19

Sharon Ougel and Karen Knight serve up some of the delicacies available at last year’s event.

7114 Hwy. 1 - Lockport 13086 Hwy. 3235 - Larose 2113 S. Alex Plaisance Blvd. - G.M. Prices Good Through Tuesday, Feb. 23

Guidry’s Catfish Nuggets Lb.

1

$ 59

1 Lb. 70-90 ct.

Big Easy or Louisiana Select

Peeled Shrimp

3

$ 99

For those that enjoy hunting and fishing trips, there is always a good story to tell and you can be sure they are planning the next outing!

Experienced hunters, fishermen and amateurs will be telling wonderful stories on Thursday, Feb. 25, and the Larose Regional Park Pavilion will be packed with people who have joined together to enjoy the tastes of the familiar wild game dishes as well as the exotic.

The setting is wonderful! Much like a museum, the outer edges of the pavilion will have an exhibit of varied mounted animals hunted in the United States and throughout the world.

Many of these mounts are set in wildlife settings.

See Supper Page 3-A

1 Lb.

Sea Best Flounder Fillets

3

$ 99

Fresh Sushi Made Daily

30 Oz.

Kretschmar Off the Bone

The South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD) voted unanimously on Monday to become a partner in a project to protect and restore marsh between Catfish Lake in Golden Meadow and the levee district’s adjacent protection levee.

The Bayou Monnaie Marsh Terraces Project, Phase II, will construct marsh “terraces” or “sediment traps” on 541 acres, helping to protect the levee from storm wave action and increase waterfowl and fish habitat.

The terraces are a series of strips of parallel and adjacent land which are built in open water. The angled and zigzagging terraces also form a wave buffer during storms.

The terraces will ultimately encourage the growth of land between them in the hope of building new marsh in a watery area.

“Approximately 75 percent of the marsh vegetation in the Bayou Monnaie area has died,” said Mike Carloss, Ducks Unlimited’s manager of conservation programs, in a recent announcement of the project.

See SLLD Page 3-A

Aerial view

Similar project in Cameron Parish

Cut Off man part of missing person search apprehended in Slidell

A suspect that was part of an intense missing person investigation has been found and arrested. Matthew McAllister, 26, of Cut Off was ar- Matthew McAllister rested shortly after being located in Slidell on Thursday, February 18.

During the course of the missing person investigation, detectives learned McAllister was driving a sportutility vehicle without permission. On Thursday, February 18, that SUV was located at a Slidell hotel where McAllister had previously stayed.

Officers with the Slidell Police Department then made contact with McAllister at the hotel.

Shurfine Deli Sliced Mayonnaise Pitt Ham

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6 ct.

Fresh Baked

Kaiser Rolls

1

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Iceberg Lettuce Green Giant

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Sunday, February 21, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Grand Isle early voting to be held Feb. 22, 23

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 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 - 3 p.m.

Calendar of Events News to Use

Baseball registration ongoing this weekend

The Golden Meadow Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth final baseball registration will be held on February 20 and 21, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Park.

Children ages 4-15 may register. For more info email Bayoulafourche30@yahoo.c om.

LCO Girls’ softball registration starts Sun.

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 6:30 p.m.

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

Holy Savior open house to be held Wed.

Holy Savior Catholic School will be conducting an open house on for Nursery 1 to 8th grade on Wednesday, Feb. 24 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. noon, at the Terrebonne Parish DA’s Office, 118 Armour Drive in Houma, on

Feb. 24, March 2, 9, 16 and 23.

The presentations will also be offered on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - noon at the Bayou Council Office, 504 St. Louis St. in Thibodaux, on Feb. 25, 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.

CCC to have clearance sale Feb. 22 - 26

The Catholic Community Center is having a $4 per bag of clothing clearance sale February 22-26.

The CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations]. Â The money raised is used to purchase food items for its food pantry to help those who are in great need. Â The store is open on Mondays from 2 - 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Â The CCC has a large assortment of on sale clothing, shoes, purses, bags, books and many other items.

Orders due Thurs. for CLHS shrimp boil

Central Lafourche High School conduct their annual shrimp boil fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 26. Orders should be placed by Thursday, Feb. 25 at noon.

Plate lunches will include large boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn, crackers and dip, 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).

Orders can be picked up at CLHS, 10 plate minimum for delivery.

Contestants sought for Queen for Life pageant

Sciatica

& Chiropractic

Sciatica is defined as a severe pain in the leg caused from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve.

One of the most common causes of sciatic leg pain is the “Vertebral Subluxation Complex.� It can be accompanied by bulging or herniated discs which separate each spinal bone. This can irritate or put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. The result can be an intense pain, burning, numbness or tingling in either or both legs.

The chiropractic approach is to use carefully directed and controlled pressure to remove the irritation from the spinal structures. These chiropractic “adjustments� are quite effective in reducing nerve compression and its associated symptoms.

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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.

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Century 21 American Realty USA joins #1 real estate company in Gulf South

(Cut Off, LA) - Century 21 American Realty USA and Latter & Blum, Inc. announced recently that the two companies have finalized an agreement to bring their firms together. Effective immediately, Century 21 American Realty will operate under the name of “Latter & Blum Inc./REALTORS.�

The team of agents in Cut Off enhances Latter & Blum’s current offices in Houma and Thibodaux (formerly Patterson Real Estate Agency and Century 21 Acadia Realty), who joined the company in September 2014 and June 2015, respectively.

The new office joins the #1 residential real estate company in sales volume in the bayou region with a network of 32 regional offices with more than 1,400 agents from Texas to Southern Mississippi. “Latter & Blum is a well-respected brokerage that has operated in Louisiana for 100 years.

Our agents and clients will greatly benefit from the leading technologies, agent training, and marketing support offered by a regionally dominant company. I’m very excited about what the future holds for my team,� stated Panky Christen, Broker of Century 21 American Realty. “Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes are very important to our vi-

sion of serving our clients throughout our entire service area,� stated Chairman and CEO of Latter & Blum Inc., Robert Merrick. “As the leading real estate firm in this region of the United

States, our new office in Cut Off further strengthens our position in the region. I’m delighted to welcome Panky and his agents into our family of companies,� he added.

Pictured, left to right, are Hannah Blanchard, Angela Gisclair, Lisa Plaisance, Latter & Blum Inc. President Richard Haase, Susan Durocher, Century 21 Broker Panky Christen and wife, Barbara, Kim Blanchard, Liz Guidroz, Addy Legendre, and Holly Bergeron.

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New Hours Available: Monday & Tuesday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 2pm

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South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic

Doctors Alex and Chris Baudy would like to announce the new ownership of

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The doctors are currently adding exotics to the practice.

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SLLD

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The loss, he said, has turned the area into an open, salty lake of little value in storm surge protection.

One million dollars in grant funding from the North American Wetlands Foundation (NAWCA) was procured by Ducks Unlimited to start the project.

Private partners such as ConocoPhillips, Louisiana Land and Exploration Company LLC, Ducks Unlimited, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Lafourche Parish Government, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and now SLLD, will match the initial funding with $2.3 million of their own dollars.

SLLD voted on Monday to give $100,000 toward the project.

Similar projects in east Golden Meadow and in Terrebonne Parish have been very successful, says Carloss.

SLLD General Manager Windell Curole said the parish has the permit in hand to start the project.

The grant, he said will be submitted later in February, with approval probably in late 2016.

A similar project is located in the northwestern corner of Little Vermilion Bay at its intersection with the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The project area encompasses 964 acres of shallow bay bottom

Supper

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Carvers with the Cajun Heritage Festival will also be at the event showcasing their carvings and offering demonstrations.

Savor over 40 exotic dishes including, kangaroo, wild boar, buffalo, nilgai and wild caught Louisiana seafood. Bayou Lafourche’s finest chefs prepare food, and the evening includes a cash bar, live auction and entertainment.

The Wild Game Supper supports the park’s longterm endowment efforts.

From its early beginnings of a private get-together after the hunting season, this event has grown by leaps and bounds.

Tickets to the Wild Game Supper must be purchased in advance and donations are as follows: - $60 individual tickets available with seating at 6:45 p.m.; - $800 VIP tables for 8 include company banner displayed, early admission at 5 p.m., preferential seating, bucket of beer, goody bags and a personal server; or - $2500 conservation tables for 8 include stage side banner, business name on advertisements, event shirts, front row seating, special recognition during the event, early admission at 5 p.m. and a personal server.

Join hundreds of experienced hunters, amateurs, and the want to be hunters and fishermen as they exchange stories of the jungles, forests, oceans and

Joe’s Septic Contractor’s 5th Annual

Saturday, February 27th Two Competition Times: 8am & 12:30pm

Joe’s Septic Contractors (15344 Hwy. 3235 • Cut Off)

$5,000 Platinum Sponsor, $2,000 Gold Sponsor & $500 Silver Sponsor Include Spots For 4 Man Team $250 Shooter box sponsor also available

All Proceeds To Benefit Give Kids The World & The Center For Pediatric Therapy Scholarship Fund

FMI or a registration form contact

985-632-5591 or joesseptic@viscom.net

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.

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open fields during Tales and Ales Cocktail Hour from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Purchase your tickets in advance, as tables are limited. Donations are tax deductible and benefit the Larose Regional Park Endowment Fund.

Call (985) 693-7355 or visit our website www.bayoucivicclub.org for more details.

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Meanwhile, detectives with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and McAllister was taken into custody by Slidell Police.

He is currently awaiting transfer to Lafourche Parish. Bond was set at $20,000 via the warrant.

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“There are so many different situations that our firefighters are involved in and trained for; it’s much more than just putting out fires. Last year we took 770 calls. That averages to two emergency calls each day,� said Guidry.

Members of LPFD3, both volunteers and paid employees, undergo 600700 hours of training each year in order to be certified and prepared for just about any situation. The training even extends to office staff, dispatchers and the mechanics that maintain the 40 vehicles owned by the district.

Recently, one of the dispatchers received a call for help and walked the caller through the steps to deliver a baby at home. A few weeks ago, a man got into a head-on collision and went over the elevated Leeville overpass into icy waters during the early morning hours. LPFD3 were the only emergency service in the area equipped with the tools to quickly extract the man from the water and save his life. “We had equipment designed specifically for us by a company in Canada which can be attached to a rescue truck, brought to an overpass then attached to the side of the bridge so one of our rescuers can go over and extract the person from the water and bring him up to safety in a matter of minutes,� said Griffin. “The state said that no one would ever go over the rails but we knew it would eventually happen and were prepared for when it did. That man is alive today due to the training and quick thinking of our men,� he continued.

Their acts of bravado go far beyond dashing into a burning building to save lives. They also help with fire prevention and have installed free smoke detectors in more than 1000 residences in their district.

In fact, LPFD3 is second only to New Orleans Fire Dept. for the amount of detectors installed in their district.

They assist with automobile accidents and are the only rescuers trained to use the Jaws of Life equipment. They are the official HazMat team when needed for spills or meth lab deconstruction.

Traditionally, they never turn down any type of emergency except for domestic violence situations and shootings, but once the scene is cleared by police officers, they are willing to assist where needed. “Training is the key to it all,� said Montez. “What it always comes down to is the better trained you are the easier you can deal with any situation. There’s no replacement for experience.�

The men recalled situations that were tough for them, such as one many years ago that resulted in the death of six children.

Another moment that stood out in recent years was when Frank’s Supermarket in Golden Meadow went up in flames. The group spoke

about how intense the fire was and how they were amazed at how well their firefighters worked together tirelessly to put it out.

For Chief Guidry, seeing how the group operated after Hurricane Katrina is what stands out the most as far as proving that LPFD3 is a brotherhood. “There were only 10 of us here, because of the mandatory evacuation status, and we were answering 12 emergency calls a day for 10 days straight,� he said. “Our volunteer firefighters were itching to get back in the parish to help us out. I’ll never forget that.�

Future plans include the possibility of a firehouse on the Bourg-Larose highway for emergencies in that area as well as eventually moving the smaller, older Galliano station closer to the airport. For now, constant training and education is what’s on the menu. “We have huge companies down here and an even more sobering thought is what would happen if a huge fire broke out in LOOP or Port Fourchon?

We are trained to and will continue training so we can handle those scenarios, even though we hope we never have to,� said Griffin.

Each year the LPFD3 holds an open house in the fall so people can view their equipment, meet personnel and learn about fire prevention. In the last few years, anywhere from 600 – 1200 people have attended the open houses. “We’re here to keep residents in our district safe.

We hold a strong sense of community and willingness to help, plus running into a burning building and saving lives is a feeling like no other,� said Guidry.

For more information about the Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 and the programs they offer, visit www.lpfd3.com or call Fire Central at 985-632-8068.

Lady Tarpons roll into Second Round of 4A Playoffs Sunday, February 21, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Gazette Sports Reports

After losing to Ellender in the District Championship Playoff Game, South Lafourche girls’ basketball coach Rainie Terrebonne promised fans that the setback wouldn’t affect her team in the opening round of the Class 4A State Playoffs.

The coach was right.

The Lady Tarpons were firing on all cylinders on Thursday night against West Ouachita in the Round of 32 in Class 4A. South Lafourche started strong and controlled the game from start-to-finish, using balanced scoring and dominant defense to secure a 73-45 win.

Sophomore forward Victorianna Nelson led all scorers with 20 points. Fellow sophomore Traya Bruce had 18 for the Lady Tarpons, who played before a slam-packed home crowd on Thursday night. “We played well tonight,� Terrebonne said after the victory. “We didn’t overlook this game. We watched film and studied what they did throughout the week. We changed up a couple of things and executed our game plan really well, and we’re happy to be going onto the next round.�

For South Lafourche, it was a dominant attack from its post players that won the game – both offensively and defensively.

On the offensive end, Nelson was an absolute monster. She scored both inside and outside, showcasing an array of post moves and also a consistent 17-foot baseline jumper that was lethal on Thursday night.

Nelson said she was hot in warmups, and carried it into the game. The sophomore scored 14

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points in the first half, which enabled the Lady Tarpons to lead 16-10 after the first quarter and 34-18 at halftime. “I just felt good,� Nelson said. “It’s the playoffs.

We knew what was at stake. I was shooting it with confidence, and I was able to make a bunch of them.�

On the defensive end, Nelson was a huge rebounding force, but Terrebonne highly commended the play of senior post Breigh Cheramie – a player she called an unsung hero in the win.

The Lady Tarpons senior locked horns with alleverything Lady Chiefs post player Trinity Griffin throughout the night, and helped keep her out of rhythm. South Lafourche eventually fouled Griffin out of the game in the fourth quarter.

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What a Life!

Sunday, February 21, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Seniors continue their suggestions for living a full life Last week, I passed on twelve suggestions given by seniors on how to be fully alive in our senior years.

Today’s article will complete that listing.

13. Try to accept all invitations even if you don’t feel like it – baptisms, confirmations, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences, whatever.

Try to go. It’s good to get out of the house, meet people you haven’t seen in a while, experience something new (or something old).

Still, don’t get upset when you’re not invited.

Resources limit some events, and not all family members can be invited.

The important thing is to leave the house from time to time. Go to museums, plays, concerts, or just go walk through a field.

14. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested. That’s a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you.

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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

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

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

Listen first and answer questions, but don’t go off into long stories unless asked to. Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much unless you need to.

Try to accept situations as they are.

Everyone is going through the same things, and people have a low tolerance for hearing complaints. Always find some very positive things to say.

15. Pain and discomfort go hand in hand with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of life we’re all going through. Try to minimize them in your mind. They are not who you are; they are something that life added to you. If they become your entire focus, you lose sight of the person you used to be.

16. If you’ve been offended by someone – forgive them.

If you’ve offended someone – say you are sorry.

Don’t drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn’t matter who was right.

Someone once said, “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Don’t take that poison. Forgive, forget and move on with life.

17. If you have a strong faith and belief in God, savor it. Don’t waste your time trying to convince others. They have to make their own choices no matter what you tell them.

Live your faith and set an example. Live true to your beliefs by letting your light shine and the joy you show with your life may persuade them to follow your lead.

18. Laugh. Laugh a lot.

Laugh at everything. Remember that you are a lucky one. You managed to have a life, a long one.

Many people never get to this age, never get to experience a full life, but you did. So what’s not to laugh about? Find the humor in your situation.

19. Take no notice of what others say about you

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m.

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near S. Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)

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

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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.

and even less notice of what they might be thinking.

You should have pride in yourself and what you’ve achieved. Let them talk and don’t worry. They have no idea about your history, your memories and the life you’ve lived so far.

There’s still much to be written, so get busy writing and don’t waste time thinking about what others might think.

Now is the time to be at rest, at peace and extremely happy!

20. Remember: “Life is

too short to drink bad wine.”

St. Paul of the Cross once said, “Let all creation help you to praise God. Give yourself the rest you need.

“When you are walking alone, listen to the sermon preached to you by the flowers, the trees, the shrubs, the sky, the sun and the whole world. Notice how they preach to you a sermon full of love, of praise of God, and how they invite you to proclaim the greatness of the one who has given them being.”

South Lafourche and Madisonville 8u Biddy Basketball girls take a moment to pray together prior to their game on Sunday, February 14. The South Lafourche team placed third in the Acadiana 8u Girls Biddy Tournament.

Lafourche Early Childhood Network ENROLLMENT CAMPAIGN 2016 - 2017 Date: February 22 - 26, 2016 Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm

Lafourche Early Childhood Network Partners

EARLY LEARNING CENTERS

HEAD START

(that accept CCAP funding)

• Open to 6 weeks to 4 year old children • 7 participating Early Learning Centers in Lafourche Parish • Early Childhood Network Partner • Tuition assistance offered depending upon household income

EARLY LEARNING CENTERS

• Open to 3 and 4 year old children • Child must be 3 or 4 by September 30th • Located throughout Lafourche Parish • Family household income must be at or below federal poverty guidelines • No tuition cost to parents • Head Start serves children with disabilities

• Open to 4 year old children • Must be 4 by September 30th • Service provided at Elementary Schools throughout the Parish • No tuition cost to parents • Provides services to students with disabilities • Screening process is used to determine placement

Registration Locations HEAD START SITES

• Bayou Blue Head Start • Martin L. King Head Start • Marydale Joseph B. Jones • Myra G. Champagne • Raceland Head Start • South Lafourche Head Start •Thibodaux Head Start

• Bright Ideas Learning Center • Creative Learning Preschool and Nursery • Generations Teaching Generations Preschool • Little Angels Developmental Center • Little Steps Academy • Mrs. Tut’s Circle of Learning Developmental Center • Stepping Stones Developmental Center

PUBLIC PRE-K

PUBLIC PRE-K SITES

• Bayou Blue Elementary • Bayou Boeuf Elementary • Chackbay Elementary • Cut Off Elementary • Galliano Elementary • GM Lower Elementary • North Larose Elementary • South Larose Elementary • Lockport Lower Elementary • Raceland Lower Elementary • St. Charles Elementary • South Thibodaux Elementary • Thibodaux Elementary • WS Lafargue Elementary

Required Registration Documents

EARLY LEARNING CENTERS • Child’s Immunization

HEAD START PROGRAM • Birth Certificate • Child’s Immunization • Child’s Social Security Card • Family Household Income

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

PUBLIC PRE-K

• 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.

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 Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 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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Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine Residential

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

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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We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil.

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

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

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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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Security

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

Insurance Agents

• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276

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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 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. _________________ 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. _________________ New Construction$13,000 down.

Larose. Excellent location. 2 bd., 1 ba. Lot 80x80. (985) 2646200 or (985) 3963000. _________________

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

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. _________________

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FOR RENT

For Rent: 4 bd., 2 ba. home. Ready to move in. Spacious and updated. Large yard- Cut Off area off Hwy 1. $1,100/ mth.; $850 deposit. Call 985-693-6510 FMI. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: All bills pd. including Direct TV, located in Galliano. FMI call Carol at 727-3249323 or Roger at 727-330-0891. $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 985-632-2158. _________________ 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. _________________ Apts. For Rent: (2) 2 br. apts. for rent, E. 85th St., Cut Off. FMI call Dustin at 985258-7638. _________________ Trailer For Rent: East 7th Street. $475/mth., $100/dep.

693-4357. _________________ Quiet place/ quiet person! Trailer for Rent: single person, no pets, no children.

1 bd., 1 ba. furnished. $650/ rent; $500/ dep. Utilities/ cable included. Call 985691-3104 for application. Only quiet, clean people apply please. _________________ 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 _________________

House For Sale

4BR, 2.5 ba., Large kitchen & dining area, 4000sqft. house w/ 2 car garage & lg. shed.

Asking $195,000 OBO Call 985-637-8797 or 985-693-8131

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.

Room For Rent: Cut Off area. $100/wk, electric/water included, cable hook up w/Wi-Fi, w/d included, preferable a non smoker but smoking allowed on front or back deck. No alcohol or drug use. Roomates include brother & sister. Female preferred but will except a seasoned older male.

Call Brian at 985-2556971 or Deborah at 985-278-0898. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, quiet neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, background checks, utilities included. $1400/mth.

Call 475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________

***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 $850/mo, water included. $750 deposit. Call Bill at 985-325-5626. _________________

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

Call 985-696-0818. _________________ 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. _________________ 2BR, 1ba. Home For Rent in Galliano area. $700/mo and $500/dep. Refrigerator and stove included.

FMI call 985-677-0915. _________________

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504-416-5165. _________________ 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. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more.

Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Hardly used.

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MUST GO. Call 850226-3389. _________________ Trees For Sale: Peach, Fig, Japanese Plum. $5 each. Call 985-691-9466. _________________

CAMPERS

Camper For Sale: 2002 Trail Lite Bantam Camper, 19 ft. trailer, sleeps 4, great for camping/ hunting camp. $4000 OBO. Call Celeste at 985665-6483. _________________

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Send resumes to acct.clerk0112@gmail .com. _________________ Sales Clerk needed.

Apply within at B&B Hardware in Larose. _________________ SBL Construction hiring equipment operator/ truck driver with Class A-CDL cert.

FMI call 985-6651220. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose.

Call 985-693-4316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required.

Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985-447-6214 ext.

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

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

SERVICES

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

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. _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Excitement surrounds any gettogether you are involved in this week. This puts you in a good mood for some time, and the positive energy can bring about change.

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OBITUARIES

RONA DELATTE Rona Marie Delatte, 46, a native of Galliano and resident of Thibodaux, passed away on February 9, 2016.

Visitation was held Friday, February 19 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A memorial service began at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose.

She is survived by her daughter, Shantelle Danos and husband Dustin; son, Lionelle Cheramie; grandchildren, Amay, Samuel, William and Emely; parents, Doris and Gilbert Jones, and Daniel and Barbara Delatte; sisters, Danielle Cheramie, and Sherry Price and husband Ron; brothers, Wilman Guidry, Jr. and wife Julie, Richard Delatte, and Daniel Delatte Jr. and wife Theresa; and four nieces and six nephews.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Shantel Guidry; stepfather, Wilman Guidry, Sr.; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Rona was a caring sister, a loving mother, and a devoted Mimi to her four grandchildren.

She was known to be the brightest light wherever she went and will be dearly missed by her friends and family.

Samart- Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ______________________________

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PRAYERS

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Never found to fail. O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me, and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times) Say this prayer for three consecuritve days & then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks.

Amen ________________________

RUBY LEDET Ruby Arabie Ledet, 87, a native of Mathews and resident of Houma, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 20 at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Ledet, Sr.; children, Jane (Gary) Plaisance, Dina (Carroll) Theriot, Chris (Danny) Boquet, and Jack (Vera) Alloway; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and numerous step children, step grandchildren, step great great grandchildren, etc.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Jack Warren Alloway, Sidney Morvant and companion, Ralph Lirette; mother, Elesia Dufrene Arabie; father, Norris Ellis Arabie; brothers, Murphy and Norris “Frankâ€? Arabie; sister, Nora Arabie Chiasson; daughter, Jackie Haydel and great great grandchildren, Kyndal Paul LeBouef, Jr. and Kali Raè Smith.

The family would like to thank Dr. Dupont, Dr. Cinnater, Nancy Warren, Dr. Camille Pitre and staff, Dr. Michael Marcello and their staff, Broadway Elder Living and Rehabilitation, Chateau Terrebonne Health Care also Falgout Funeral Home for the care that was given to Mrs. Ruby.

In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be sent to the “Cancer Society�. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________

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Construction to permanently close small segment of LA Hwy. 24

ALTON GISCLAIR Alton “Chief” Gisclair, 86, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano passed away February 15, 2016.

Visitation was held on February 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral mass began at 12 noon with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his son, Dale Gisclair wife Ronda; daughter, Deborah Guidry; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; brother, Durac Gisclair; sister, Gernice Bourg; and half-sister Gloria Terrebonne.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Guidry Gisclair; father, Noah Gisclair; mother, Lucretia C. Gisclair; step mother, Anita Gisclair; brothers, Morrison, Joseph, and Allen Gisclair; step brother, Eugene Labiche; half-sister, Dolores Gisclair and Mary Ann Fillinich, and stepsister Louella Autin.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano 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 15, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ivy Melancon, Jr., 37, homeless.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Chance Hogan, 36, Raceland.

Contempt of court.

Jordan Tardo, 23, Thibodaux.

Theft.

Tabitha Arceneaux, 29, Houma.

Theft.

Lois Swing, 65, Thibodaux.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Taj Harris, 31, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation, enter/remain after being forbidden.

Lance Gros, 32, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Matthew Dantin, 27, Schriever.

Contempt of court, theft (felony).

Scott Faulk, 26, Larose. Taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited.

Byron Mosley, 52, Des Allemands, Domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse aggravated assault.

Joseph Brock, 37, Larose. Fugitive Richand Parish.

Kendra Blackledge, 37, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts).

John Mimnagh, 19, Houma. Resisting arrest and interference with officers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Phylicia Robinson, 28, Raceland. Simple criminal damage to property.

Jarrid Hester, 35, Raceland. Violation of probation/ parole.

Lakeem Price, 25, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Bryce Plaisance, 20, Larose.

Contempt of court.

Tre Authement, 17, Houma.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Amber Stelly, 20, Raceland.

Contempt of court.

Rudy Kirt, Jr., 46, Gray. Possession of firearm or carrying of conceal weapon by person convicted of DAB. Treiston Pierron, 32, Raceland.

Fugitive of Houma City Court.

De La Cruz, 28, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts.)

FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Louisiana State Police Matthew Mimnagh, 24, Gray.

DWI (3rd offense), hit and run driving, driving on roadway lanted for traffic.

FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tiffany Boudreaux, 31, Raceland. Fugitive.

Chad Dufrene, 28, Lockport.

Monetary instrument abuse.

Jyundra Joseph, 25, Raceland.

Contempt of court (3 cts.)

Chad Turner, 23, Raceland. Resisting an officer (misd), indecent exposure, indecent or lewd behavior.

Nichole Hoffele, 34, Lafayette.

Public intimidation (felony).

Allyson Thibodaux, 46, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

Lindsay Robling, 24, Houma.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony).

Jermaine Starks, 42, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Nickie Esponge, 51, Galliano.

Contemp of court (2 cts).

Harold Boudreaux, 49, Raceland. Enter/remain after being forbidden.

Terry Smith, 57, Raceland.

Enter/ remain after being forbidden.

MATHEWS, La. – Beginning Monday, Feb. 22, the small segment of LA Hwy. 24 from LA Hwy. 1 to just under and near the Larose Intracoastal Vertical Lift Bridge will be closed permanently as contractors for the South Lafourche Levee District begin construction of a 7-foot high floodwall in that location.

Work on the floodwall is expected to last approximately 90 days. Access to Hwy. 24 from that point will be via LA Hwy. 3235. _______________

West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge to have single lane closures

LAROSE, La. - There will be alternating, single-lane closures of LA Hwy. 1 northbound and southbound lanes on the West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge from February 22 through March 11, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

These single lane closures will be necessary for crews and equipment installing patch plates on the north and south bridge towers.

Lane closures are subject to change due to weather conditions. _______________

Casino managers accused of theft at Chitimacha Tribe casino

CHARENTON, La. (AP) — State police say the general

manager and chief financial officer of the Chitimacha Tribe’s casino in St. Mary Parish have been arrested on charges of theft after an investigation found they allegedly manipulated the casino’s personnel database.

State police say the Chitimacha Tribe did an internal investigation at its Cypress Bayou Casino and alerted investigators in January about a possible crime committed by senior management at the casino.

Troopers say Anthony Patrone, the general manager, and Monte Spivey, the chief financial officer, were arrested Wednesday on charges of felony theft, computer fraud and obstruction of justice.

Investigators say the pair made it appear that a former inactive employee was active and qualified for an annual bonus of $5,700 dollars. Investigators say the two managers then concealed the money transfer. _______________

Child Support Division achieves 100% compliance rating

THIBODAUX, LA. - The Child Support Division of the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office recently achieved a 100-percent compliance rating on its annual review conducted by the State of Louisiana.

The Department of Children and Family Services notified the District Attorney’s Office of the results of the audit in late January.

Rathle and Karen Martin, both ADAs, direct the child support program for the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office.

In 2015, the District Attorney’s Child Support Division collected $10,651,315.01 in total

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.

Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.

Bank regulations

Obama walks into a bank and says to the teller, “Good morning, would you cash this check for me”?

“It would be my pleasure, sir,” she replies.

“Could you please show me your ID?” Obama says, “Sorry, I didn’t think I needed to bring it with me, after all I am the President!”

The teller responds by saying, “Yes sir, I know who you are but with all the government regulations I need that ID. There is another way we can handle it. A similar situation once happened when Tiger Woods came into the bank without ID. To prove he was Tiger Woods he pulled out his putting iron and made a beautiful shot across the bank lobby into a cup. With that shot we knew him to be Tiger Woods and we cashed his check. So, Mr. President, what can you do to prove that you are who you say you are?”

Obama stood there thinking, and thinking and

finally says, “Honestly, nothing comes to mind. I can’t think of a single thing I can do.”

The teller turns to him and says, “Great! Will that be large or small bills, Mr. President?”

child support payments, which included arrearages of $2,615,693.21 as well as regularly scheduled monthly support obligations. In-court collections totaled $246,413.70, while in-office payments totaled $375,299.81. _______________

No more paper checks for unemployment benefits

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents receiving unemployment benefits will no longer get paper checks.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says it will discontinue distributing unemployment insurance benefits by paper checks in March.

The LWC has issued paper checks since October when JPMorgan Chase stopped providing debit cards for Louisiana state government purposes. The state of Louisiana has since negotiated a new contract with U.S. Bank to provide debit cards for unemployment claimants.

Sunday, February 21, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Unemployment recipients can either receive benefits through direct-deposit or a prepaid card. The paper check-option for new unemployment claims will end March 13.

Claimants who currently receive benefits through paper checks can opt into direct-deposit by updating their payment preferences in their HiRE accounts by March 13.

Those who take no action will be automatically transitioned onto a prepaid card. _______________

Waitress accused of spiking co-worker’s drink with meth

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A waitress has been arrested on charges that she spiked a co-worker’s drink with methamphetamine during their late-night shift at a Waffle House in northern Georgia.

Dawson County sheriff’s investigators spent nearly two months collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses before they

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arrested 43-year-old Sonserea Dawn Evans last week, said Capt. Tony Wooten, the sheriff’s spokesman. She remained jailed Thursday on charges of illegal drug possession and aggravated battery.

Wooten declined to name Evans’ 37-year-old co-worker, but said the man is still battling to recover from a drug overdose that left him critically ill for weeks after he collapsed Dec. 23 at the restaurant about 50 miles north of Atlanta.

Waffle House’s corporate office shared restaurant surveillance video with investigators, which Wooten said showed Evans picking up the co-worker’s cup when he stepped outside for a break, then taking the cup toward the bathroom. She returned and set the drink down before her co-worker came back inside.

The video showed the man drink from the cup, Wooten said, and “within an hour, he’s getting medical attention.”

Tax credit for working poor targeted in legislative debate 8-A

Sunday, February 21, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers clashed Thursday over a Louisiana tax credit for the working poor and whether it should be scrapped or expanded amid the state’s deep financial problems.

At issue in the House Ways and Means Committee were competing bills about Louisiana’s Earned Income Tax Credit, aimed at working people with low to moderate incomes.

Rep. Tony Bacala, RPrairieville, is proposing to end the state tax credit to save Louisiana $47 million a year, to help offset a massive state budget gap. He said that could save some higher education programs and health care services

from deep cuts.

“I think it has some merit, except we’re in a budget crisis,” Bacala said of the tax break. He said the state has to make tough choices about what it can afford: “No matter what decision we make, it’s going to pinch people.”

But he ran into pushback from advocacy groups and lawmakers who say the tax credit helps the working poor afford basic life expenses.

Rep. Walt Leger, D-New Orleans, wants to double the credit, saying it could help offset the impact of a 1-cent sales tax hike

sought by Gov. John Bel Edwards to help rebalance the state budget.

“If we’re struggling, then so are families in the state of Louisiana,” Leger said. “Programs like this help to prop them up in a difficult time.”

Louisiana faces a budget gap of $850 million to $950 million this year, which must be closed by June 30. Edwards has asked lawmakers gathered in a special session to raise taxes to help offset part of the shortfall.

On the books since 2007, the Earned Income Tax Credit piggybacks off a similar federal program, allowing families to receive a state tax credit that equals 3.5 percent of the federal credit. Twenty-nine percent of all tax filers in

Louisiana claimed the credit last year, receiving an average $96.93, according to the Louisiana Budget Project, which advocates for poor and moderate-income families.

Bacala said only half of states offer similar programs, and he noted Louisiana gives money to people above their state tax liability.

“This is not an income tax return. This is an extra

check,” he said.

Supporters of Leger’s bill to double the credit said the program allows working people to keep more money to pay their bills and spend in the economy. They said studies show children in families who receive the tax break perform better in school, making them more likely to become taxpaying citizens themselves.

“It is one of the very

best tools available for fighting poverty,” said Jan Moller, director of the Louisiana Budget Project.

The House committee didn’t make a decision on either bill Thursday. Lawmakers on the panel will consider the whole package of tax proposals together after reviewing all the bills. ___

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

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Contact Pam 985-6771713 for more information.

All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.

House Bills 4 and 5: www.legis.la.gov

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Lady Tarpons From 1-A

Terrebonne said she also applauded posts Megan Danos and Kacey Rousse for taking turns of Griffin.

“We wanted to get under her skin and really aggravate her,” Terrebonne said. “And I think if anyone watched the game, they can see that we did exactly that. We mixed and matched and kept fresh ladies running at her, and I think it took its toll before the end of the game.”

In the second half, South Lafourche stretched its lead into the 20s for the first time, using a totalteam effort in the third quarter put the game on ice.

A total of six Lady Tarpons scored in the 21point third quarter, including five a piece from both Brinkey Callais and Bruce, four a piece from Cheramie and Nelson, two from Ramey Messer and one from Rousse.

South Lafourche extended its lead from 16 points at halftime to 55-33 after the third.

The fourth never got much closer, as a combination of Lady Tarpons reserves put the game on ice and punched the team’s ticket into the next round.

With the victory, the Lady Tarpons will move to the Sweet 16 where they will travel and take on No. 2 St. Michael on Monday night at 6 p.m.

St. Michael beat Grant 60-33 in the opening round on Thursday night.

Terrebonne said she knows it will be a challenge, but she thinks her team will be ready.

Nelson thinks so, too.

The Lady Tarpons fell in the second round of the playoffs two years in a row, and they desperately don’t want that feeling again this time around.

“We remember,” Nelson said with a smile when asked about last year’s postseason defeat. “We think we can better handle it this time around.”

For those looking to travel from the Bayou to Baton Rouge for Monday’s matchup, the school is located at 17521 Monitor Avenue in Baton Rouge.

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