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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Leeville boat launch improvements hit another snag

“We have a slight problem with the pavilion,” exDistrict plained 9th Councilman Daniel Lorraine W at the latest meeting of the Leeville Fishing Village and Cultural Preservation Commission held Tuesday in Galliano.

Plans to add a pier and pavilion to the Leeville Public Boat Launch are apparently on hold as parties involved in the construction — the CORPS of Engineers, Picciolla and Assoc., and Thomassie Construction — have become aware that the pavilion would cover a pipeline which supplies water to the Fourchon area.

Because it cannot be constructed over the water line, the pavilion will have to be moved slightly to an area which has been eroded and is mostly under water.

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Louisiana’s deficit-closing session ends with budget deal passing

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s deficit-closing special sesV S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINEsion• ended LAROSE Wednesday with lawmakers passing a deal to erase a $304 C • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE million budget gap without the deep and damaging cuts some had worried would fall across the final four months of the financial year.

After days of back-door negotiating, the House delivered the critical vote with only hours to go before the session had to end, agreeing to spend Photo by Babs $99 million from Louisiana’s “rainy day” fund to help lessen the slashing.

Stacking ‘em up … at least until the 30-day closed season on crabbing ends. The Louisiana Lawmakers then wrapped up work Wildlife and Fisheries Commission decided last year that something had to be done because seven hours early. overfishing was threatening the crab population. So through 2019, crabbing will be banned for “This has been a good day for the 30 days, starting on the third Monday of February. state of Louisiana,” Gov. John Bel EdFor the 30 days that began Monday, Feb. 20, any crab trap found in state waters will be presumed wards said after the session shut to be engaged in active fishing and considered illegal. So … stack ‘em up! down.

Edwards had supported, and the Senate had passed days earlier, legislation authorizing the $99 million. But Republican leaders in the House continued to balk, trying to shrink use of the savings account. In the end, the House voted 92-9 for the measure, well above the 70 votes needed.

LPSO employee and organization donate new bicycles for bike patrol

A Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office employee recently donated money through the Community Crusaders of Lafourche to provide two new bicycles to be used by the Bike Patrol section.

The funding for the donation was provided to the Community Crusaders of Lafourche by

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Pictured are Sergeant Todd Prevost (left) and Deputy Jason Matherne (right), with John Champagne of the Community Crusaders of Lafourche.

Deputy John “Jac” Culver and his wife Mary.

LPSO Narcotics section supervisor, Lieutenant John Champagne, who also serves as Vice-President of the Community Crusaders of Lafourche, said, “We sincerely thank Jac and Mary Culver for their donation. The Community Crusaders of Lafourche is dedicated to assisting local individuals and organizations, and it is our pleasure to be able to provide upgraded equipment to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Bike Patrol.”

Sheriff Craig Webre was also extremely thankful for the donation.

“We are very grateful for any donation, but it is really special when the source is one of our own employees,” said Sheriff Webre. “We thank the Culvers and the Community Crusaders of Lafourche for assisting us in purchasing this new equipment which will help provide a much improved and safer experience for our Bike Patrol deputies in addition to saving the taxpayers money.”

The donation amounted to $4,000 to purchase the two bikes, as well as lighting and accessories.

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Galjour to reign over Neptune Mardi Gras Day

The all-male Krewe of Neptune recently announced that Corey J. Galjour has been selected to serve as King Neptune 2017.

Corey is the son of Mary G. Evans and Russell A. Galjour. Corey and his wife Abby are honored to attend the many festivities to celebrate this occasion.

Corey has been a Krewe member for the past 30 years, as well as a float captain and board member.

This year the Krewe of Neptune will celebrate its 50-year anniversary as a club. In recognition of this milestone, Krewe members will be throwing commemorative gold cups to parade spectaCorey Galjour tors.

King Neptune 2017 Attendants to the king will be his sons, Duke Parker Galjour and Duke Carter Galjour, as well as his niece, Maid Realyn Galjour.

The parade will be held on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Following its traditional route, the parade will start at noon at St. Joseph Church in Galliano and end at the southern corporation limits of Golden Meadow.

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Carnival kings and queens traditionally toast during a Mardi Gras parade, even ones hosted by area public libraries.

The Larose Branch Storytime held a Krewe de Fantasie Mardi Gras Parade Thursday. Pictured are Queen Jessalyn Bourgeois and King Eli Cheramie toasting.

The Lafourche Gazette will be closed Tuesday, Mardi Gras Day!

Nereids royalty, parade to roll Sunday night

The all-female Krewe of Nereids hosted a member only dinner and party recently to present this year’s royalty.

Queen Nerieds XXX111 is Charlene Griffin of Galliano. Charlene is the daughter of the late Marcells Guidry Griffin and Paul L. Griffin, Jr. She is the mother of Callie Griffin, a 7th grader at LCO. Charlene’s siblings are Larry Griffin and wife Brenda from Toledo Bend and Glenn Griffin and companion Wanda Theriot of Cut Off. Attending the Queen as her pages will be her daughter Callie Griffin and Kristen Guidry, a 6th grader at LCO; daughter of Bambi Queen Nereids XXXIII Guidry and Vinny Guidry and wife Andrea.

Charlene Griffin Charlene is retired and is a 5-year breast cancer survivor. She is a charter member and float captain for the past 33 years.

The parade will roll on Sunday, February 26, at 6:00 p.m. through the town of Golden Meadow on its traditional route along LA 1.

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Sunday, February 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Lockport KCs to host dinner benefit Sun.

The Lockport KCs will have their monthly fundraiser dinner on Sunday, February 26 at their home on Seventh Street.

The meal will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation.

Dine in or take it to go.

Drinks and desserts will also be available.

Lenten lunches to begin March 3 at LaSalette

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church will serve a lunches on Fridays in Lent beginning on March 3 in the LaSalette Center, located next to the church on LA 1.

Lunch each week will consist of shrimp gumbo, rice, potato salad and crackers for a donation of $7. Soft drinks and desserts will be available at an additional cost.

Dine-in and take-outs begin at 11 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Deliveries may be made to certain areas.

To place an order on Friday morning, call the LaSalette Center at 475-5886 by 9 a.m.

Everyone is invited to share food and fellowship on Fridays at the LaSalette.

St. Eloi Pilgrimage deposit due Tues.

The EWTN / Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament Tour, St. Eloi Pilgrimage will depart on Sunday, June 4 from the Lafourche Parish

Tourist Center in Mathews and return on Tuesday, June 6 at approximately 11:30 p.m.

Attendees will attend a live show with Jim / Joy, adoration, rosary, televised mass, healing service, confessions, divine office, divine mercy chaplet, visit to Mother Angelica’s grave, gift shops and more.

Cost of the trip is $250 with a $125 deposit due by February 28 and final payment of $125 due by May 1.

The cost includes the motor coach transportation, hotels, continental breakfast and tips.

Call St. Eloi at 985-8722945 or Rose Sampey at 985-381-1245 to register.

Spiritual directors will be Reverands Roch Naquin and Dean Danos.

Lunch benefit planned for accident victim

Lockport resident Cody Chiasson was badly injured in September 2016 while playing softball. He lost complete vision in his left eye and is still in recovery from two eye surgeries.

Any donation will help Cody and his family with all his medical bills.

Join in helping at the benefit for Cody on Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion in Lockport.

Tickets for plate lunches will be sold in advance or pay at the door and hang out all day. Jambalaya will be sold for $5, spaghetti for $7, sweets will be sold and more. Half-and-half raffles available and music by Marty.

Call Bro at 985-8590525 for more information.

Craft vendors sought for THS show

Vendors are sought for the Thibodaux High School JROTC arts and crafts show that will be held on March 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Booths are available for $25 and can be reserved by emailing THScraftshow 2017@gmail.com.

Lifetime membership available to LCOA

Congrats Mrs. Carrie on the purchase of your Chevrolet Equinox … Marcie Dufrene

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If anyone is interested in becoming a lifetime member of the Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and have not already registered for membership, you may do so through April 5 by simple contacting your local Senior Center to fill an enrollment form or by calling the Council on Aging Office in Mathews at (985) 532-0457 or 1-888-879-4400.

Letters and Opinions

CCC appreciates support of food drives

The Catholic Community Center would like thank all those in our community who graciously helped in the recent food drives. Whether it was caring individuals who stepped up, people giving from their slight excess, some sharing from their own basic needs, or the businesses who volunteered to help us, we would not have been able to meet the tremendous desperation within our community for food and clothing without you.

We are deeply grateful to all.

The CCC’s thrift store continues to have clothing of all types, shoes, purses, bags, books, and many

other items. If you have not visited us recently, please come by. The money raised is used to purchase food items for our food pantry to help those who are in great need.

We accept people’s prayers, food items, gently used and unused clothing of all types, shoes, work boots, etc.

Those applying for the food pantry must bring an ID and all income and expenses documents for everyone within the household.

The store is open on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Susan Terrebonne, Catholic Community Center Manager

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

Proper precautions

A husband and wife were dressed and ready to go out for a lovely evening of dinner and a movie. Having been robbed in the past, they turned on several lights in the home and the alarm system and put the cat out back so she wouldn’t set it off.

When the cab arrived, they walked out the front door and the tubby cat scooted between the man’s legs, raced inside, then ran up the stairs. The husband ran inside to retrieve her and put her in the back yard again. Because the wife didn’t want the taxi driver to know their house was going to be empty all evening, she explained to the cabbie that the husband would be out momentarily as he was just bidding goodnight to his mother.

A few minutes later he got into the cab all hot and bothered, and to the wife’s horror he said, “Sorry it took so long but she was hiding under the bed and I had to poke her with a coat hanger to get her to come out! She tried to take off so I grabbed her by the neck and wrapped her in a blanket so she wouldn’t scratch me like she did last time.

But it worked! I hauled her down the stairs and threw her into the backyard. She had better not poop in the

vegetable garden again or we’re just going to have to get rid of her!”

Celebrate Teen Tech Week at your library SHELF SPACE Katina Gaudet

Teen Tech Week is a national initiative which the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) – a division of the American Library Association – sponsors annually, the goal of which is “to ensure that teens are competent and ethical users of digital media, especially the nonprint resources offered through libraries, such as ebooks, e-readers, databases, audiobooks, and social media.”

This year, it’s celebrated the week of March 5 through March 11.

The South Lafourche Branch, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off is one of five library branches across the national to be awarded a 2017 YALSA Teen Tech Week grant of $1,000. With this grant, the library purchased many new tech gadgets to engage children and teens in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) learning. Tweens and teens can have a blast racing appcontrolled robots, constructing with building sets, creating 3D art, manipulating robotic arms and hands, and much more throughout Teen Tech Week.

Programs will take place daily beginning at 3:30 p.m. on March 6 through March 10 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 11. No registration is required.

Teens can learn about a variety of technology-driven things they can do at the

Golden Meadow Branch Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, during the library’s Teen Tech Week Social at 4 p.m. on March 6. Refreshments will be served.

Celebrate Teen Tech Week at the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, beginning March 6. Make movable automatons on March 6; use code to create Minecraft skins on March 7; and create video games on March 8 and March 9. All programs begin at 4 p.m.

Tweens and teens can compete for small prizes during the Larose Branch Library’s Wii Mini-Game Tournament to celebrate Teen Tech Week. The tournament, which will feature Mario Party 8, will begin at 3:30 p.m. on March 8 at the library, 305 E. Fifth Street.

Teens are invited to celebrate Teen Tech Week and take part in technology-related activities such as creating circuits, 3D art activities, and much more at 4:30 p.m. daily from March 6 through March 9 at the Gheens Branch Library, 153 N. Leon Drive.

Tweens and teens ages 8 to 16 can learn how to code on computers to make a sprite move around and speak at 3 p.m. on March 9 at the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, in celebration of Teen Tech Week.

All library programs are free and open to the public.

Check out the library’s website at www.lafourche.org for many more Teen Tech Week programs.

Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Branch. She can be reached at 632-7140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.

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2017 Area Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

contact the Gazette at 985-693-7229.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 At work you will have plenty of moments to shine if you can zero in on those opportunities, Taurus.

Think about making a name for yourself in the days to come.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You need to look at a certain situation from all angles, Gemini. If not, you can’t get the full picture and make the best decisions possible.

Therefore, take a little more time.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 The desire to prove yourself and the fact that there is just too much on your plate, could be causing stress in your life. Letting others lend a helping hand is not a sign of weakness.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Get all of your finances in check before you start thinking about bigticket spending. This includes electronics, cars, or even expensive vacations. Know what you can afford.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, sometimes your desire to lead the show gets in the way of relationships with others. You might need to capitulate and let another person take the spotlight.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Someone close to you recognizes all of the help you’ve provided him or her, even if this person doesn’t verbalize the thanks very often.

Your efforts are appreciated, Libra.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You have been spending quite a deal of time sorting out the lives of other people that it is time for you to get a handle on the situations that affect you, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may need to join in when others ask you this week, Sagittarius.

It’s not the time to veer off in your own direction, especially at work.

Show you can be a team player.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t let other people get in the way of your success, Capricorn. It is not being rude if you ask someone to step aside so you can get the recognition you deserve.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Big changes are in store and you may not expect all of them, Aquarius.

As new information comes to light, you will have to adjust your situation accordingly.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Romantic endeavors come to the forefront during this week, especially after love was rekindled earlier in the month, Pisces.

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Session From 1-A

“Not all of us probably agree with the number we’ve arrived at,” said House Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia. “This is the negotiation that is required.”

The Democratic governor called the 10-day special session to rebalance Louisiana’s $27 billion operating budget for the fiscal year that ends June 30.

Before the session, House Republican leaders questioned the need for the gathering at all, saying Edwards and the Legislature’s joint budget committee could close the gap themselves.

Edwards said that budget-cutting authority was limited and the full Legislature could broaden the cuts to lessen their impact to critical services.

Since the session opened Feb. 13, the largest feud remained the same from start to finish: whether to use the rainy day savings account — and for how much. Edwards had wanted to use the full $120 million available, but some conservative House lawmakers said state government should pare back its spending rather than tap into the reserves at all.

Under the deal struck and approved Wednesday, the majority-Republican Legislature is using the rainy day fund and other available revenue to plug gaps. Cuts to agencies total about $82 million.

“It wasn’t pretty, and in many respects it was harder I think than it needed to be, but we all knew that this was going to be a difficult task,” Edwards said.

Public colleges, K-12 public schools, prisons, the state child welfare agency and the TOPS college tuition program will be shielded. Some health programs will take a hit, along with the attorney general’s office, the agriculture department, the Office of Juvenile Justice and spending on legislative agencies. Cuts will fall on the privatized charity hospital services and roadwork.

Dollars for vacant jobs,

supplies, travel and equipment will be reduced.

But the reductions will be far less deep than agencies, advocates and people who rely on government services feared.

Rep. Walt Leger, D-New Orleans, the highest-ranking Democrat in the House, worried that cuts falling on mental and behavioral health care would lessen services in areas struggling with unmet needs.

“I’m disappointed that we didn’t use all the resources available to take care of the shortfall, but at the end of the day a compromise is worth making,” he said.

It was the second time in the budget year that lawmakers had to close a more than $300 million deficit, and it was the state’s 15th midyear budget gap in nine years.

Taxes couldn’t be raised under the session parameters. While the governor allowed lawmakers to consider fee hikes, they didn’t pass or debate any.

To get House support for a final budget deal, the Senate approved a Barras proposal that senators rejected last year.

The legislation starts putting the administrative pieces in place to make 3 percent cuts to some fees and other dedicated sources of revenue that agencies receive.

The money, estimated to be as much as $96 million next year, would be diverted elsewhere for spending. It won’t help with the current-year deficit.

Rep. Lance Harris, RAlexandria, chairman of the House Republican delegation, described it as the building blocks of longterm budget and spending reform in the regular legislative session that starts in April.

Senators worry about the cuts that could be made.

“In a good compromise, nobody feels 100 percent comfortable,” Alario said. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Nereids From 1-A

This year’s theme will be “Sparkling Women of Nereids”.

Members will be riding single and double-decker beautifully illuminated floats throwing thousands of beads, trinkets and signature throws. This all-female night krewe was the first in Lafourche Parish and members are very proud of the fact that they will forever hold this title.

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Bikes

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From 1-A

The Volcanic (brand) bicycles are made specifically for the bicycle patrol industry to the standards required to withstand the rigors of daily patrol.

The wheels on the new bicycles are 29 inches in diameter, larger than the 26-inch wheels on the rest of the bicycles in the fleet, which will allow deputies to travel longer distances and faster with less effort.

The new bikes have been assigned to Bike Patrol section supervisor, Sergeant Todd Prevost, and Deputy Jason Matherne. They are the only two deputies assigned full time to the Bike Patrol Section, but the Sheriff’s Office also has 16 supplemental riders who assist whenever needed.

Bike patrol is deployed in strategic areas of the parish and often works with the “POP” Squad (Problem-Oriented Policing) in proactive efforts to fight crime.

Additionally, many bike patrol units are utilized for events such as Mardi Gras parades to be able to respond quickly to incidents. Each Bike Patrol deputy and supplemental rider has been trained and certified by the International Police Mountain Bike Association.

The Community Crusaders of Lafourche is a local non-profit, humanitarian organization spearheaded by the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. The organization assists in feeding nearly 50 families around the Central Lafourche area on a monthly basis. They also provide assistance to fire victims and various charitable organizations.

Leeville From 1-A

“There is no land there, but it’s a good thing. We will build up the island with rocks,” said Lorraine.

To do all this without changing the scope of the project, Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle said Tuesday that his office is asking the CORPS to amend the permit for the project rather than go through an entirely new permit application.

Cantrelle said a preliminary meeting with the CORPS about 2 weeks ago has indicated the CORPS’ willingness to work with parish officials to avoid another permit.

Amending the permit will delay the project about 60 days, as opposed to applying for a new permit which would cause a 12 to 18 month setback to the launch improvements.

“I’ll call Colonel Clancy (CORPS 6th District Commander Michael Clancy) tomorrow to try and speed it up a bit,” he said.

Cantrelle also said that since the pavilion is to be delayed, the project engineer will wait to start the pier when the amendment is secured.

April 29 election set to fill vacant La. state Senate seat

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A special election is set for April 29 to fill the Louisiana Senate seat vacated by Troy Brown, who resigned rather than face likely expulsion.

Senate President John Alario issued a proclamation Tuesday setting the election date for the District 2 seat. A runoff will be May 27 if needed.

The sign-up period for candidates will be from March 15-17.

Brown is a Democrat involved in two domestic violence incidents. He resigned last week after senators moved ahead with historic proceedings aimed at removing him.

Brown pleaded no contest twice over the past year to misdemeanor charges involving abuse against women. He served jail time last month.

The Senate district includes portions of St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. James, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption and north Lafourche parishes. ___

Man accused of child sex trafficking in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Gentilly man has been accused of child sex trafficking in New Orleans.

NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports that 26year-old Eugene Forrest III was arrested Friday on human trafficking charges after authorities say he dropped off a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman at a New Orleans hotel during a sting operation.

Police say the two teenagers had arrived to

meet an undercover agent.

Forrest told agents he had only given the teenagers a ride to the hotel. The 17-year-old girl, however, told agents she had been working as a prostitute for Forrest since the beginning of the month.

Forest could face up to 10 years for human trafficking and 15 to 50 years for the trafficking of children for sexual purposes.

Information from: The Times-Picayune, http://www. nola.com

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States that have gone decades without a lawmaker pay raise

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Most state legislatures have at least some control over setting their own salaries, though many haven’t raised it for years.

Here are some of the states with long droughts for lawmaker pay hikes, and the years they were last approved: New Hampshire, at least 1943; Texas, 1975; Louisiana, 1981; Mississippi, 1986, and Virginia, 1988.

Source: National Conference of State Legislatures; Book of the States. ___

John Bel Edwards among governors to meet Monday with Trump

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s governor is returning to Washington this weekend and, with other governors from around the country, will meet with President Trump on Monday.

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office announced the Democratic governor will travel Friday to attend a National Governors Association meeting.

Besides the get-together with Trump, Edwards will meet with FEMA’s acting administrator, Robert Fenton, to discuss flood recovery and recent tornadoes that damaged Orleans and Livingston parishes.

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget, about Louisiana’s request for another $2 billion in flood aid.

Edwards also has a sitdown scheduled with Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price to discuss Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion.

The Trump administration wants to repeal the law that created the program. ___

Parents of 2-year-old boy buried under bridge plead guilty

GRETNA, La. (AP) — The parents of a toddler who was found buried in a garbage bag under a Louisiana bridge have pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice.

After Thursday’s plea, State District Judge Raymond Steib Jr. sentenced Gabrielle Whittington and Onterio Thompson, both 22, to five years in prison — three of those suspended — and three years of probation.

NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports the couple was originally arrested on the obstruction charge and unlawful disposal of human remains after Thompson led investigators to a shallow grave where 2-year-old Timothy Thompson was found in July. The latter charge was dropped.

The coroner’s office determined the child’s death to be a homicide, but the cause of death remains undetermined. Whittington and Thompson have not been charged with murder, though prosecutors say they’re continuing an investigation.

Information from: The Times-Picayune, http://www. nola.com

CLASSIFIED ADS

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Sunday, February 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale with bayouside property: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; office; 2 car garage; 1750 sq.ft; huge partially fenced yard; 125’x288’; 14617 East Main, Cut Off; 985691-9475. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 251 West 25th Street in Larose.

1710 sq.ft.; 3 bedrooms; 2 full baths; 2 car garage; landscaped front yard; fenced in back yard; updated and totally move in ready; Call 985-691-3360 for more details. _________________

CAMPS

Grand Isle Camp For Sale: 2BR, 1ba., Central A/C and heat, washer/dryer, 2 sofa beds, 2 rocker recliners and more. Front screened porch, back deck, move-in-ready.

Call 985-691-3242. _________________

BUSINESSES

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

Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached.

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $2000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375 or 985-6936533. _________________ Commercial Property For Lease: Top location in South Lafourche.

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

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________ Lot For Sale: 2 lots side by side, 80’x119’; restricted; located in Lockport; $25,700 each, negotiable. Call 985-855-2332. _________________

FOR RENT

Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, all major appliances included; water paid; 203A West 45th St., Cut Off. $625/month and $550/deposit.

Call 985-291-0220. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom down West 64th Street. $500/month.

6323045. _________________ For Rent: 3BR, 2ba. spacious mobile home, $750/mo and $750/dep. No pets, no smoking inside. 152 E. 58th in Cut Off. 985-637-7273. _________________ For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer.

Water is included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/ month; $500/deposit.

FMI: call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 4 bedroom in Cut Off. $900/ month; $900/deposit. 6917078. _________________ Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath.

Ceramic tile flooring and countertops. Utilities paid. $1100 /month and $1100/ deposit. 131 West 191st St. in Galliano.

No pets. No smoking.

985-637-7273. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom in Cut Off. $600/month and $600/deposit.

No pets. Unfurnished. No smoking.

985-6961611. _________________ Home For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 ½ bath; ready to move in; great condition; Larose area; $600/month; $500/ deposit.

985-2782301. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom/ 1 bath located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apts. Apt #1 is available for $600/month and $610 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985-691-3104. _________________

MLS 121017: This newly renovated 2BR, 2ba. cottage boasts 1,885 total sqft of space and sits on an 80’ x 221’ lot. It includes a two-car carport and a storage shed, has central A/C and heat, a window unit and an attic fan. It’s priced to sell at $129,800!

Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep.

Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ New Luxury Condos for Rent: in Thibodaux. 2 bedroom; 2 bath; with all appliances provided; quality units at the best rate in town; Call 985859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ Apartment for Rent: in Cut Off, West 64th St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath; stove, fridge, washer/dryer; rent, $750/monh, $500 deposit. FMI 985-6657621. No answer, leave message. _________________ 1 Bedroom Apt. For Rent: 12 month lease; unfurnished; preferably single person; no pets; no smoking; $480/ month plus dep., located on LA 308 near GM bridge. Call 985-2586277. _________________ Small Cottage For Rent: bedroom/ loft; full kitchen; full bath; furnished; utilities paid; single person; no smoking; $600 month; $400 damage deposit. Call (985) 859-3953. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; Lockport area; $300/deposit; $650 /rent. We pay electric and water. Access to free washer and dryer.

985-232-8409. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, partially furnished, all appliances. $950/month plus utilities, $950 deposit.

Call 985-677-1889. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Trawl Nets: 5-32’Balloon Trawls, 1 5/8” plastic webbing; third wing sewn into cork line; zippers in funnels, $100 each. 6-32’ pants leg trawls, 1 3/8” plastic webbing; zippers in funnels, $100 each. 2-25’-31’ Mongoose Trawls, 2” plastic webbing; zippers in funnels, $100 each; 1- 25’-31’ Mongoose trawls, 1 ¾” plastic webbing with zippers, $100 each. 51 ¼” plastic bags with fish shoots, $75 each; Firm/ Cash only. Call Bo at 985-637-8259. _________________

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ For Sale: Fig and Peach Trees; 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off, LA; 985-691-9466 or 985-632-2602. _________________ Moveable Barn For Sale: 16’W x 24’L x 13’H with loft and floor. $8,000 obo considered. Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ For Sale: Craftsmen 1.5hp oiless air compressor (Pancake), 4 gallon tank, $50. Call 985-637-8259. _________________

LOOKING TO BUY

We Buy Gold, Silver and Diamonds. Bayouside Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985677-1061 or Tom at 985-227-2470. _________________

CAMPERS

Camper For Sale: 2006 Jayco Talon toy hauler; 28 ft; sleeps 6 comfortable with private queen bedroom; private queen loft; sofa sleeper; and dinette; self contained with 5k generator and fueling station; set up for 1 motorcycle but easily converted to carry 2 motorcycles; great condition; $10,000. Call Johnny at 985-637-0652. _________________

BOATS

Boat For Sale: 31’L x 13’W Halter Marine Fiberglass Boat. All aluminum rigging skimmers, 16x12. Call 209-7390. _________________ 1984 17’ Boston Whaler Montauk and Trailer for Sale: 2010 90 HP Mercury Optimax; less than 20 hours running time; like new, well maintained, kept in closed garage; 985-5375205 or 985-5375281, Raceland, LA. _________________ 50 ft. steel hull shrimp boat for sale with aluminum double rigs. V8-71 power and 271 Detroit generator.

Asking $75,000 OBO. 985-991-8321. _________________

THIS COULD BE YOUR SPOT! Classified ads start at $5.50.

985-693-7229

Pneumatic Bulk Hauling Drivers Grand Isle Shipyard

We are currently accepting applications for local, experienced Pneumatic Bulk Hauling Drivers with Class A CDL License.

Must have reliable transportation and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.

Apply online at www.GISY.com

We offer competitive pay and a complete benefits package to all our employees. EOE.

9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off

HELP WANTED

The Grand Isle Police Department is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in a law enforcement career that provides professional and personal challenges and rewards. Grow with a Police Department that is moving forward in terms of community involvement, use of technology, and professional growth opportunities. Minim-um Requirements: Be at least 21-years of age; Possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License; Be P.O.S.T. certified and within 5 years of last full-time police officer position; Live within 30 miles of the city limits of Grand Isle.

Preferred candidates will live within the city limits of Grand Isle.

Full-time officers start at $14.00/hour with overtime, continued training and education, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and a take home unit. Please send resumes to the Grand Isle Police Department, P.O. Box 880, Grand Isle, LA 70358, or apply in person at the Grand Isle Police Department located at 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, LA. _________________ Joe’s Septic Contractors, Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced backhoe/ excavator operator with CDL and also has an immediate opening for a Class A CDL driver with X endorsement for oilfield transportation. Great pay and benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid vacation. Must submit to a drug screening.

Apply in person between the hours of 9am and 2pm, Monday thru Thursday at 15360 Hwy 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for experienced mechanic in industrial equipment, forklifts and truck fleet.

Must supply basic tools. Offers hospitlization, paid vacation, 401K. Apply at 14502 West Main St., Cut Off, LA. _________________ 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. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

MLS 123859: This Acadian style home located along Hwy. 308 in Lockport sits amongst gorgeous oak trees on over 2 acres of land. The 3BR, 3ba. home has fabulous crown molding and detail throughout.

It’s priced to sell at $425,000!

Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107 Since 1916

MLS 120782: This 4BR, 4ba. home is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances stay. It includes a huge fenced in yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop $1,360,000 and much more.

Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!

985-691-3873 985-691-4947 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107

Help Wanted: Looking for part time and full time maintenance help. Carpentry experience is a plus. Duties include; repairs on rental units (plumbing, carpentry, sheet rock, etc.). Using a shovel, cleaning, helping in store. We are looking for someone w/energy & enjoys staying busy. Pay & hours depends on ability. 40-60 hour work week for qualified persons. Call Tommy at 985-6374133 if you believe you are what we are looking for and/or capable of some or all of the above. Must have transportation and cell phone. _________________ Se busca hombre responsable para trabajar en Galliano.

Que no fume que tenga transportacion.

Llame para mas info.

985-637-4133 _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Help Wanted. Clerical/ sales person to work in insurance, sales and service.

Having or obtaining insurance licenses will be required. Submit resume to PO Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Now Hiring all positions at C Morans Marina: Cashier, Deli, Waitress, Housekeeping, Clerical, Bartender, Motel desk clerk, Accounting, Cook, Management, Maintenance, Bait Shop. Apply within.

Ask for Chris or Kristin Moran. _________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver and dependable operator/ roustabout. Must have own transportation, pass drug screening and hard worker. Call Frank at 985-665-1220 FMI. _________________

SERVICES

Double J Roofing Specialize in re-roofs, metal roofs, aluminum roofs, patio enclosures and repairs. 20 years experience and doing business in all parishes. Get the best for less! One call we do it all! Free estimates and senior discounts and financing available.

Office: 985-722-3129, Cell: 985-870-6911.

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

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

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

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

Dump Truck Drivers Grand Isle Shipyard

We are currently accepting applications for local, experienced Dump Truck Drivers with Class A or Class B CDL License.

Must have reliable transportation and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug / alcohol screening.

Apply online at www.GISY.com

We offer competitive pay and a complete benefits package to all our employees. EOE.

LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options.

16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345.

LMP 7038.

Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small.

Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ 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. _________________ Off The Bone Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausage. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month. 985-291-1579. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Reliable and available to work for you with housecleaning / organization / spring cleaning; Also qualified in Home Help (any ages); including special needs persons and children.

FMI call Shelley at 985-274-9141. _________________

Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________

The Lafourche Gazette is in need of a

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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

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Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! _________________

OBITUARIES

WILLIE EZELL

Willie “Tommy” Ezell, 70, a native of Jena, Louisiana and resident of Cut Off, Louisiana passed away on February 20, 2017. Visitation took place at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow on Wednesday, February 22 from 5 until 9 p.m. and on Thursday, February 23 from 8 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass began at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda Ezell; children Gayle Bourg (Scott), Jalynn Duet (Rusty), Marilyn and Tyler Ezell; grandchildren; Kaylie Bourg, Branson, and Jaci Duet, Maci Bourg and Jaxon Ezell; sister, Judy Barbour (Jim); brother, J.L. Ezell Jr (Karen); and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents J.L. Sr. and Ozanner Ezell.

-A Smile Never Left His FaceSamart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________

GARY ANTHONY ROBICHAUX

Gary Robichaux, age 60, passed away at St. Anne Ochsner Hospital in Raceland on February 21, 2017.

Gary was surrounded by his loving family and now rests in the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was a lifelong resident of Lockport, Louisiana.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Holy Savior Catholic Church on Monday, February 27, 2017 beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the (Memorial) Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Following the Memorial Mass, Military Honors will be held in the Church Cemetery.

Gary is survived by his wife of 38 years, Darlene Saia Robichaux; daughter, Carmen Robichaux; sister, Darlene Castalano; brothers, Perry Guidry, Terry Ledet, Danny Ledet, and Randean Henry.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, William and Doris Robichaux; brothers, Jerry Ledet and Randy Henry.

Gary was blessed with a beautiful family.

He was strong willed and very protective. He loved his family to the fullest. Gary, Darlene, and Carmen were avid campers, going many places and making many friends throughout the years.

Gary was not only a protective husband and father, but also protected his country and community. He served as a law enforcement officer for 28 years for the Lockport Police Department; Police Chief of Lockport from 1997 - 2004.

He proudly served his Country in the Marine Corps from 1974 - 1980 and the Air Force from 1981 - 2002. Gary was recognized for his service with numerous Military Awards and Medals.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Robichaux family.

To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. ____________________________

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Lady Tarpons fall to Northside in heartbreaker Gazette Staff Reports

LISA REBSTOCK

Lisa Marie Kern Rebstock, 53, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017. Family and friends were invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 12 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Thursday with burial at a later date.

Lisa is survived by her daughter, Kristy Rebstock; parents, Raymond and Irene Kern; sisters, Jessica Kern and Cynthia Olds (Jean); brothers, Gary Kern (Nelwyn) and Kevin Kern (Bonnie); companion, Mike Adams; and grandchildren, Kobe and Ally Arceneaux.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jake Rebstock.

Falgout Funeral Homes in is charge of arrangements. ____________________

DONNY THERIOT

Donny S. Theriot, 64, a native of Cut-Off and resident of Lockport passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

He loved life, traveling, good food, making art, playing music, watching films, reading books, telling jokes, embellishing stories, discovering history, and exploring his Cajun heritage - loves which he shared abundantly with his family, his children and his many, many friends, who will all miss him dearly.

An informal memorial gathering will be held at the Larose Civic Center on Monday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food and refreshments provided. Come any time and bring stories, jokes, music, and food to share if you like.

He is survived by his son, Colin (Emily) Theriot; daughter, Erin (Brandt Arceneaux) Theriot; brother Stephen Theriot, Jr.; and 3 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen, Sr. and Ismay Cheramie Theriot; brothers Glenn Theriot, Joey Theriot; sister, Sherry Theriot. ____________________

GENEVIEVE MELANCON

Genevieve F. Melancon, 82, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Monday, February 27th from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her companion, Norman A. Bruce; daughters, Peggy A. Melancon, Patsy M. (David) Broussard, Susan M. (Ken) McQuiston,; brothers, Wiley Falgout; sisters, Cheryl Falgout, Hazel Matherne; 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow A. Melancon; parents, Wilken and Ora Falgout; daughter, Ann M. Melancon; brothers, Roland Falgout, Lloyd Falgout, Floyd Falgout; sisters, Shirley Garbaldi, Jane Adams; and grandchild, Cheyenne Melancon.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

The crowd was huge – most of them wearing Lady Tarpon blue. Junior standout guard Traya Bruce was lights out again for the third-straight playoff game. And a lot of Northside’s players were in foul trouble for a lot of the second half.

One would think that math would be favorable to South Lafourche, right?

But the visiting team had other plans on Thursday night in the Class 4A State Quarterfinals. The Lady Vikings never faltered, nor cracked. Instead, they rode their trump card all the way to the Top 28 – a dominant rebounding advantage that the Lady Tarpons didn’t have an answer for in the final stages of the game.

Northside erased a five-point fourth quarter deficit in the blink of an eye, starting the final quarter on a 9-0 run to take the lead, before holding on late to secure a 60-57 road win.

The Lady Vikings pounded South Lafourche on the glass throughout the game, often getting second, third and even fourth looks at the basket to either score or draw fouls.

The rebounding efforts offset a 31-point performance from Bruce, who finished the season with three-straight 30-plus point games and 105 combined points in the playoffs.

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, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sidney Bourda Jr., 46, Larose.

Fugitive. Poss. of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Angela Plaisance, 27, Raceland. Contempt of court (2cts.).

Gary Washington, 28, Raceland. Theft of goods (Misd).

FEBRUARY 16, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Norbert Bouzigar III, 40, Golden Meadow. Poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Contempt of court.

Bambi Breaux, 36, Larose.

Contempt of court.

Andrew Leonard, 50, Galliano. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS (Felony). Poss. of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Poss. of/dealing in firearms w/obliterated number/mark. Poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia (Misd).

Jeremy Schouest, 44, Golden Meadow. Violation of probation/parole.

Beau Stevens, 25, Raceland.

Violation of probation/parole.

Beau Stevens, 25, Raceland.

Contempt of court (5cts). Resisting an officer (Misd).

Louisiana State Police Luis Pineda-Lopez, 23, Larose.

Contempt of court (4cts).

FEBRUARY 18, 2017 Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Jessie Guidry Jr., 42, Lockport.

Leased movable obtain by false presentation; failure to return or surrender (Felony).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Johnnie Bennett Jr., 37, Raceland. D.W.I.- 2nd offense (Bac. .08 to .15) (Misd). Hit and run driving with no personal injury (Misd). Resisting an officer w/force or violence (Felony).

Louisiana State Police Christina Rodrigue, 21, Golden Meadow. D.W.I-1st offense (Bac. .15 to .19) (Misd). Tail lamps required.

FEBRUARY 19, 2017 Golden Meadow Police Dept.

Andrea Rios, 27, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Bryce Guidry, 21, Lockport.

D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .1) (Misd). Speeding (11-20 miles over).

Christopher Trosclair, 29, Larose. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Felony).

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Roxie Hebert, 27, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Charlene Shelby, 55, Raceland.

Theft of goods (Felony).

Stephanie Smith, 25, Lockport.

Theft (Misd).

Christopher Trosclair, 29, Larose. Simple criminal damage to property (Misd).

FEBRUARY 21, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Travis Bellanger, 34, Galliano.

Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

FEBRUARY 22, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sharday Charles, 20, Raceland.

Contempt of court.

Joshua Matherne, 23, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole.

Michael Rockwell, 48, Cut Off. Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; careless operation.

Thibodaux Police Department Yvette Chambers, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts); violation of probation/ parole.

Trojans lose appeal, withdraw from LHSAA playoffs Sunday, February 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

5-A

From Staff Reports

SLHS’ Mak Bynum

Northside coach Amy Desormeaux said she’s proud of how her team executed its game plan – especially against a wild crowd.

After the game, she thanked her own team’s fans for support throughout the season. She said Northside plays home games before rowdy crowds, which allowed the Lady Vikings to stay poised early in the game when the crowd was at its loudest.

“We knew watching on film that we could outrebound them by a pretty big margin if we were aggressive enough,” Desormeaux said. “We attacked them.

We weren’t passive. We attacked them. That’s what we wanted to do. We didn’t want to sit back. We had some lulls and we made some mistakes, but the kids did every single thing we asked them to do tonight. Their effort was fantastic. We could not in any way be prouder of these young ladies.”

The result wasn’t pleasing to locals, but Thursday night’s contest was one heck of a game for fans of high school basketball.

Northside showed it meant business early. The Lady Vikings got quality looks early in the game, utilizing the baseline and the post to hold an early lead.

But South Lafourche battled back, getting early offense from Bruce, but also from Elizabeth Curole, Kyzha Jackson, Mak Bynum and Abigail Bouzigard to take a five point lead late in the second quarter.

But the Lady Vikings took momentum into the lockers, using a pair of late-quarter jumpers to trim the Lady Tarpons lead to 30-28 at halftime.

“We’d make a run.

They’d make a run. We just never could pull away and get a big advantage,” South Lafourche girls’ basketball coach Rainie Terrebonne said. “We missed some opportunities. Too many opportunities.”

In the third quarter, the pace got sloppy. Neither team scored for two-plus minutes to start the quarter – each squad struggling with close misses and unforced errors.

But late in the quarter, South Lafourche looked like it was taking control – mostly thanks to Bruce.

The junior guard was absolutely unreal on Thursday, using every single move in the text book to juke and jive past a Lady Vikings defense that had its full attention on where she was at all times.

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Bruce scored a ton, yes. But when she wasn’t scoring, she was setting up others to score, dropping beautiful passes to the block for Bouzigard, Kacey Rousse, Sierra Lerille and others to take advantage of.

Bruce made two free throws in the final seconds of the period, which gave the Lady Tarpons a 43-38 lead with eight minutes to play.

But then the game changed.

In the final quarter, the well went dry for the Lady Tarpons offense. And on the other end, Northside took complete control of the paint, getting multiple looks at the basket to spark a 9-0 run, which gave them a 47-43 lead.

South Lafourche battled back and tied the game at 47, but then Northside took it back again with another spurt – this time a 6-0 run, which pushed the lead to 53-47.

The Lady Tarpons made it interesting in the final minutes and fouled out two Northside players, but they never could get enough going offensively to take back control of the game. South Lafourche made just one field goal in the eight-minute quarter – a last-second layup by Bruce.

Northside polished the game away late at the free throw line, and a last-second shot by Bruce from halfcourt sailed short and ended the Lady Tarpons season and sent Northside to the Top 28.

After the game, Terrebonne said she is proud of her team for battling throughout the season and making it as far as they did.

“We made it really far.

This team accomplished as much as almost any team in the history of the school,” Terrebonne said.

“Nothing can ever take that away from them. This one game doesn’t define the remarkable season we’ve had. Now, we get to work in the offseason and try and get back again. We’re sad to see our seniors go, but we’re excited about what we have to work with next season. We believe the future is bright.”

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s executive committee denied an appeal by Central Lafourche High School after the association issued penalties following a halftime fight Feb. 17 between players for Central and those for East St. John.

The executive committee listened to Central Lafourche’s appeal during a sportsmanship hearing held at the Crowne Plaza Tuesday afternoon.

The committee, made up of principals Karl Carpenter of Pineville, Sharon Clark of Sophie B. Wright and Lee Bellard of Church Point and moderated by LHSAA Assistant Executive Director Keith Alexander, ruled in favor of the ruling suspending all players who were involved in the fight for the first round of the playoffs. Central Lafourche then withdrew from the playoffs, citing a lack of eligible players.

The game between Central and East St. John was called at halftime due to the fight that occurred in a small hallway that both teams went through to get to their locker rooms at East St. John’s gym in Reserve.

Central Lafourche led 45-25 at halftime, but game officials decided not to play the second half for security reasons after the fight.

Citing association sportsmanship rules, Executive Director Eddie Bonine ordered a forfeit of the game for both teams and an automatic one-game suspensions for all players involved. The committee upheld both rulings on Tuesday.

Both schools submitted disqualification forms that listed the names of the players who were in the official game scorebook, which members of the executive committee said was the only thing it had to determine which players should be suspended.

Central Lafourche Athletic Director Shelly Vedros and East St. John Principal Tebari Simon said not all players from both teams were involved. Information submitted on disqualification forms may have been incorrect, they said, as they weren’t sure who was involved in the fight. But the LHSAA stuck by its rules.

Each school was fined $500. Central Lafourche must also pay for expenses in making the appeal, while East St. John was asked to create plans that would prevent teams from using the same hallway to get to locker rooms in its gym.

After hearing the executive committee’s ruling, Central Lafourche Principal Jarod Martin said the Trojans will withdraw from the upcoming basketball playoffs because it doesn’t have enough eligible players to participate in the playoff game.

Central Lafourche was listed on the playoff brackets as a No. 13 seed. The Trojans would’ve have

hosted No. 20 Terrebonne, which will now have a bye in the first round and qualification for the secondround.

Simon said No. 28 East St. John will accept the penalties and field a team made up of eligible junior varsity and freshman players during its Class 5A first-round playoff game Friday night at No. 5 H.L. Bourgeois.

During the two-hour hearing, representatives from both schools testified in front of the committee, getting a chance to present their cases. Both sides agreed that the fight was short and quickly broken up by security.

Prior to the fight, they agreed, there were no hard fouls or any indication that a fight would take place at halftime.

When talk shifted to which team started the fight, the sides offered different opinions.

Two players — David Robinson of Central Lafourche and Javon Antonio of East St. John — were said to be involved.

Simon, along with representatives from the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office and the New Orleans Basketball Officials association, said that a Central Lafourche player instigated the fight by making taunting signs toward the scoreboard at East St. John’s players going into halftime.

Simon said a Central Lafourche player threw the first punch that sparked the fight.

Central Lafourche representatives — Martin, Lafourche schools Director of Secondary and Middle School Education Chris Kimball and Lt. Mark Adams of the Lafourche Sheriff’s office — said an East St. John player started the fight with a “premeditated attack” that included up to four punches thrown at a Central Lafourche player and that the Trojan players were acting in self-defense.

Central Lafourche basketball coach Mark Sanders voiced his displeasure at the executive committee’s ruling after the meeting, saying his players are being punished for defending themselves in a small hallway where they couldn’t escape.

Sanders, who didn’t speak in front of the executive committee but who attended the meeting, said members of the LHSAA and the executive committee did not understand the situation.

“We did absolutely nothing wrong except protect ourselves. East St. John is guilty of it, and they got away with it,” Sanders said. “As long as they get away with it, kids will keep doing that. I’m not happy. I’m done dealing with the LHSAA. It’s frustrating to be in this situation. Now I have to go back and tell 13 kids that your season is over. Just because you got punched in the face four times, you can’t play in the playoffs.”

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What a Life!

Sunday, February 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd My friend and classmate, Abbot Patrick Regan, O.S.B. was buried at the Abbey

I attended the funeral and burial of my classmate and good friend, Benedictine Abbot Patrick Regan, at St. Joseph Abbey, February 14, 2017.

Jack, as we called him in the seminary, died peacefully at the Abbey in St. Benedict, Louisiana, on February 8. He was 79 years old.

Attending his funeral were six bishops, four abbots, many priests and seminarians. The laity filled the whole congregation area. The priests had to sit on folding chairs in the church archways.

Jack’s brother, Thomas Regan and other family members, were also present.

Jack graduated from Holy Cross High School in New Orleans in 1955 and joined my class in the junior college formation of St. Joseph Seminary. We got along well and played a lot of basketball together. One monk asked me if I still played basketball. I told him I have a hard time walking much less playing any sport.

Jack and I were from New Orleans and often shared our time together during the holidays. Our vocations “crossed” when we were in the college seminary. I was studying to be a Benedictine Monk and he was studying to be a diocesan priest. He became a monk and I became a diocesan priest.

In 1958, Jack was received into the St. Joseph Abbey’s novitiate, and made his profession as a Benedictine monk in 1959.

He took the religious name Patrick.

Patrick continued his studies at Notre Dame Seminary and Loyola University in New Orleans and later at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. After ordination to the priesthood in 1965, he began studies at the Institut Catholique and the Institut Supérieur de Liturgie in Paris, where he earned a doctorate in theology in 1971.

Patrick and I kept up with each other as best we could during those days. I even met him in Paris when I was conducting a tour in France. When he returning to his monastery, Patrick began a teaching career at St. Joseph Seminary College that would last until 2001.

He also taught in summer programs at St. John’s University and, later, at Notre Dame University.

Fr. Patrick was elected the fourth abbot of St. Joseph Abbey in 1982.

Even during this time we got together and discussed the highs and lows our ministries as a pastor and an abbot. The accomplishment for which we best know him is the renovation of the abbey church, which began in 1996 and culminated in the church’s dedication in 1998.

Abbot Patrick resigned as abbot in 2001 and accepted a faculty appointment at the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy at the Pontificio Ateneo Sant’ Anselmo, the Benedictine university in Rome. He also held several positions in the monastic community at the Collegio Sant’ Anselmo.

During this time overseas, Patrick and I did not get together as much as we used to when he was home in the Abbey. In December 2013, the doctors diag-

nosed Abbot Patrick with acute myeloid leukemia and he was hospitalized while in Rome. His struggle with the disease dominated the remainder of his life.

He fought a hard battle but the disease finally got the best of him.

Last summer I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon with him for lunch in Madisonville on the historic Tchefuncte River. We talked all afternoon and caught up with what has been happening in our lives. Our getting together really picked up his spirits.

Abbot Patrick loved liturgy. I want to close with a quotation from his writings: “The burning candle is

essentially sacrificial for by giving light it consumes itself even as Christ gives life through his death. The wounds of Jesus do not vanish. Nor do they heal.

The Risen One lives precisely as crucified! In the evening of the first day of the week Jesus stands among his disciples and shows them his hands and his side. Eight days later he does the same, bidding Thomas to touch the holes in his hands and side. The Risen One lives precisely as crucified! The paschal candle, then, bearing its five nails, connects the vigil not only backward with Good Friday but forward with the octave day, indeed all fifty days of Easter.”

May he rest in peace!

The Student of the Year program, sponsored by the Louisiana State Dept. of Education, is designed to recognize students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, leadership ability, and citizenship. Holy Rosary Catholic School is proud to announce the 2016-2017 HRCS Students of the Year are eighth grader, Grant Rebstock, son of Jack and Sharell Rebstock of Larose; and fifth grader, Seth Guidry, son of David and Spring Guidry of Raceland.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

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

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

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m.

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

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

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

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow

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

Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-632-0810)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

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

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

Gulf Coast Baptist Church 18242 W. Main - Galliano

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

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

Bethel Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

Pastor Jimmy Autin

13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews

Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Temple #2

Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

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

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

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

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

Jeremiah J. St. Pierre Independent Agent 904 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd.

Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow, LA Ph: 985-475-7766 / 985-258-0189 Fax: 985-475-7766

Recreational Vehicles • Motorcycles • Boats • Jet Skies • 4-Wheelers

Victory Life Church

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

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

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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632-7575

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

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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

PENTECOSTAL

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

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews

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

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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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Bethel Christian Ministries

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Crosspoint Church

Christian Fellowship Church

Lighthouse Worship Center

Mathews Full Gospel Temple

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119

Trinity Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bible Class 11:00 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Holy Rosary Catholic School’s Living Apostles for the month of December were 6th grader, Zack France, son of Chad and Lacey France; and 7th grader, Carmen Duet, daughter of Scott and Christie Duet.

Each Living Apostles is given a crucifix cross to wear throughout the school year as a visual These students’ values of symbol of their respect, charity, responsibildedication to ity, love and kindness are Jesus Christ. reflected within their lives.

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

985-787-3453

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

18190 West Main St., Galliano

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

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

Insurance Agents

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

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

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

House of Prayer

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (Across from Golden Motors

Bible-based Sermons Saturdays 3 p.m. - Wednesdays 7 p.m.

985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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985.693.0123

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

SPANISH

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose

East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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

Security

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

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

MORMON

Internet

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

105 W. 16th St. - Larose

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

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