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Sunday, February 28, 2016

Larose crash claims the life of Bourg woman

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

The always popular annual Wild Game Supper, hosted by the Larose Regional Park, didn’t disappoint again this year.

Held Thursday under the Larose Civic Center Pavillion, diners feasted on bison sliders, smothered nutria, buffalo ragu patot, duck gumbo, turtle stew, camel spaghetti, and much more.

The Wild Game Supper is a much-anticipated event and a big fundraiser for the Park.

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Above: Blake Champagne tries to feed ‘Gunner Cajun’ a bite of camel spaghetti.

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Calendar of Events.........2-A Classifieds.................6-A/7-A

Horoscopes.....................6-A

Lottery.............................2-A

News In Brief..................3-A

Obituaries.................6-A/7-A

Surfin’ the Net.................7-A Worship Directory............4-A

House agrees to Edwards’ sales tax, but only for 18 months

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Thursday morning shortly before 7:30 a.m., Troop C investigated a twovehicle fatality crash on LA 308 near East 7th Street in Larose. The crash took the life of 30-year old Mandy Dardar of Bourg.

Troopers’ investigation revealed the crash occurred as Dardar was traveling north on LA 308 in a 2002 Ford Taurus approaching the Larose Overpass. A 2013 GMC Yukon, driven by 56-year old Melissa Daniels of Larose, was traveling south.

For unknown reasons, Dardar’s vehicle rotated to the left and traveled across the center line directly into the path of the Yukon. As a result, the Ford Taurus was struck on its passenger side by the front end of the GMC Yukon in the southbound lane of the highway.

Dardar was not restrained at time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office.

Daniels, who was properly restrained, sustained minor injuries in the crash.

Impairment is not suspected for Dardar, but standard toxicology tests are pending.

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Left: Dex Comardelle slices up stuffed pork loin and burnt ends while Rodney Dufrene looks on.

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Council appoints new permits director Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Lafourche Parish Permit Department Inspector Tony Breaux has been named the new Plans and Permits Director for Lafourche Parish.

At Tuesday’s Parish Council public meeting in Mathews, Breaux was unanimously approved

by Council resolution to head the department which has not had a director in over four years.

The department’s previous manager, Frank Morris, who councilmen tried twice to remove, resigned suddenly in 2011. Former Parish President Charlotte Randolph never recommended a new director.

Breaux has worked as an Inspector for the parish for over a year, for both residential and commercial sites within Lafourche Parish.

A lifelong resident of Gheens, Breaux worked for his father building houses before becoming a contractor himself.

“I worked in construction my whole life. I have about 27 years experience doing residential construction. My dad built houses. I got into it,” he said.

After two back surgeries, Breaux said he went to work for South Central Planning, and

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“I worked for South Central for 8½ years. I know most of the residential contractors, I know contractors at Fourchon, and a lot of commercial contractors in Houma,” he said.

In 2014, he was hired as an Inspector in Lafourche Parish’s permit department. He is certified to inspect both residential and commercial sites.

Following the wishes of Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle, Breaux said that changes have already been made to the permit department.

The satellite permit office in Thibodaux is opened two days a week, handling both permits and culvert applications. The Galliano site, located at the Public Library, delayed somewhat by need for trained personnel and equipment to run the office, will open in about two weeks, he said.

“In another month, we will offer online services. If a contractor wants to stay in his office, he can do everything from his computer,” he continued.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers in the Louisiana House agreed Thursday to a short-term state sales tax hike that would raise hundreds of millions of dollars, supporting the centerpiece of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ tax package.

But as the “We still special legislative have session reached its midpoint, the significant majority Republi- work ahead.” can House gave the sales tax Governor measure an 18John Bel Edwards month expiration date. And lawmakers there took no action on several other tax increases sought by the Democratic governor to end the boom-and-bust cycles of the state budget.

The sales tax measure, sponsored

by Rep. Katrina Jackson, D-Monroe, would raise Louisiana’s 4-cent state sales tax by another penny on every dollar spent, until Oct. 1, 2017.

The proposal is seen as critical to the budget-balancing effort because it could kick in quickly and raise money immediately. It would begin April 1 on purchases, raising an estimated $200 million-plus for this year’s budget and nearly $900 million for a full year.

The state’s short-term problems are acute: Louisiana has a budget gap estimated at around $900 million that must be closed by June 30. Public colleges, health care programs and social services are threatened with deep reductions if new dollars aren’t plugged into the hole. Next year’s budget shortfall is even worse, estimated to top $2 billion.

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Who will pay? … A look at taxes that won La. House support

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers in the Louisiana House voted Thursday on tax proposals that could help balance this year’s budget and drum up more money long-term for the state treasury.

As of press time Friday morning, here’s what passed, what failed and what’s known about what some of the measures would do: WHAT PASSED: — Increase Louisiana’s 4-cent sales tax by another penny on every dollar spent, starting April 1, without many of the exemptions allowed on the other four pennies of the tax. Expires Oct. 1, 2017. Revenue raised: $210 million for this year’s budget and nearly $900 million annually.

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Sunday, February 28, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use

CCC to hold clearance sale Feb. 29 - March 4

The Catholic Community Center is having a $3 per bag of clothing clearance sale February 29 – March 4. The CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations].  The money raised is used to purchase food items for its food pantry to help those who are in great need.  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.  The CCC has a large assortment of clothing, shoes, purses, bags, books and many other items.

HRCS registration set for March 1 - 4

Holy Rosary Catholic School will soon conduct their registration for the 2016-2017 school year.

In-house registration for current students will be March 1 - 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Pre-K 3 open house and registration will be March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

New families (Pre-K

through 8th grade) will be March 7 to 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

New students must bring birth and baptismal certificates, social security cards and updated immunization records.

Parish offices to close on Tuesday afternoon

Lafourche Parish government offices will close on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 1 at 2:30 p.m. in order for all employees to attend an administrative orientation.

Regular business hours will resume on Wed., March 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Final registration for girls’ softball is Mon.

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

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

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

LRD3 to meet March 1

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission building in Galliano on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m.

The public is invited to attend.

Crafters sought for COYC event next Sat.

Craft vendors spots are available for the Cut Off Youth Center’s Cracklin’

Cook Off and Craft Show, which will be held on Saturday, March 5.

To register, contact D’Lynn at 632-7616 or drop

by COYC for entry forms.

Contestants sought for March 6 pageant

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

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

Contact Pam 985-6771713 for more information.

All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.

Galliano thrift shop posts new hours

The New 2 You Thrift Store “Great Stuff, No Junk!�, located at 16640 W. Main St., Galliano, (near Tobacco Plus), is open on Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Clothes 2 for $1. Donations received during store hours. New 2 You is a Ministry of Crosspoint Church of Galliano.

Blood Center in critical need of blood donations

The Blood Center is currently at critical levels for type O-negative blood; while A-negative and B-negative supplies are also at low levels.

Donors can visit the Cut Off location at 115 W. 42nd St., Wed. and Thurs. from 1-7 p.m. or the Raceland location at 4884 Hwy. 1, Mon. and Tues. from 1-7 p.m, Saturday from 9-3 p.m.

Any healthy individual 17 years of age (or 16 with a parental consent) and over 110 lbs. can donate whole blood every 56 days.

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Desert Storm exhibit to open at museum Louisiana National Guard exhibit marks 25th anniversary of operation

By Spc. Joshua Barnett Louisiana National Guard

NEW ORLEANS – A new exhibit commemorating the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm will be opening soon at the Louisiana National Guard Museum at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans. “Boots in the Sand The Louisiana National Guard’s Role in the Liberation of Kuwait, 1990-91� will open to the public, Feb. 29. “We’re excited to be able to mark this historic anniversary with a new exhibit to celebrate the contribution of our Soldiers and Airmen,� said Capt. Heather Englehart, director of the Louisiana National Guard Museum at Jackson Barracks.

Englehart explained the youngest members of the Guard had not been born yet when the United States and its allies conducted Operation Desert Storm. She said it was very possible that some of these new Guardsmen may be standing in the ranks next to veterans from Desert Storm and not even realize it. “The goal of this exhibit is not just to educate the public about our role,� said Englehart. “Sharing our history with the younger generation of Louisiana’s citizen-Soldiers and Airmen is an important part of the museum’s mission.�

In August of 1990 the Iraqi Army invaded and occupied neighboring Kuwait.

The United Nations immediately condemned the invasion and demanded withdrawal. Seeking to arrest the aggression of Saddam Hussein and protect U.S. allies in the region, U.S. President George H.W. Bush initiated “Operation: Desert Shield� to build up U.S. troops and resources in the Persian Gulf.

On Jan. 17, 1991, Operation Desert Storm commenced after Iraq refused to remove their troops from

Iraqi weapons and other items captured by the Louisiana National Guard’s 159 Mobile Army Surgical Hospital are displayed in the LANG Museum at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans as part of an upcoming exhibit.

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Kuwait as the United Nations Security Council demanded.

The exhibit will feature equipment, weapons and uniforms used by Louisiana Guardsmen, as well as captured Iraqi weapons and equipment from small arms to vehicles. Pictures taken

by Guardsmen during the deployment will also be displayed. “One of the more interesting artifact displays will include captured enemy weaponry,� said Rhett Breerwood, LANG historian. “After the LANG’s 159th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital was told that their area was clear of enemy combatants, nine Iraqi soldiers approached with hands in the air to surrender. It is very unusual for a MASH unit to capture POWs.�

The exhibit will include AK-47s, a PK light machine gun, an M2 mortar and a

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rocket propelled grenade launcher captured by the 159th. The unit also captured an Iraqi armored personnel carrier, which is on display outside the museum, along with Iraqi antiaircraft guns, a bulldozer used by the 527th Engineers in Iraq and an F-15 used by the 159th Fighter Wing to enforce the no-fly zones.

The Louisiana National Guard Museum at Jackson Barracks is now open extended hours Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., 6400 St. Claude Avenue Stop 702, Building 4209, Area C, New Orleans, La. For additional information, or if schools would like to schedule a field trip or learn about other educational opportunities offered at the museum, please call Rhett Breerwood (504) 2788482.

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Sportscaster’s father says Erin Andrews a ‘shell’ of herself

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The father of sportscaster Erin Andrews says the TV personality is a shell of her former self after a stalker made secret nude recordings of her and posted the material on the Internet.

Steve Andrews testified during a civil trial Wednesday that his daughter didn’t want to eat, bathe or be around people and that all she did was cry after she discovered in 2009 that the nude videos had been posted online. He said she remains afraid of people to this day.

Michael David Barrett has pleaded guilty to taking the videos of Erin Andrews through peepholes that he altered on the doors of her hotel rooms in Nashville and Columbus, Ohio.

Erin Andrews has sued Barrett and two Nashville hotel companies. She wept during her father’s testimony. ___

College students rally against cuts at the Louisiana Capitol

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — College students worried their campuses could close their doors mid-semester swarmed the Louisiana Capitol steps Wednesday to protest the threat of deep budget cuts.

Higher education leaders estimated 2,000 students attended the rally, which featured chants of “No more cuts!” Students also held signs saying “Louisiana Needs More College Graduates” and “S.O.S: Save Our Schools.”

The state’s four public college system presidents urged students to reach out to lawmakers and pressure them to protect campuses from slashing.

And Gov. John Bel Edwards told those gathered on the Capitol steps that he was working to shield the schools.

The Democratic governor is asking lawmakers gathered in a special session to raise taxes to help close deep gaps in this year’s and next year’s budget. But some Republicans have shown resistance to taxes. ___

Polygamous sect leaders facing food stamp fraud charges

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Investigators say they noticed something strange when they began tracking food stamp transactions coming out of two small convenience stores in a polygamous community on the Arizona-Utah border.

The volume of food stamp purchases was so large that it rivaled big-box stores like Wal-Mart and Costco.

They said they ultimately learned that residents were scanning their food stamp debit cards at the stores but getting no items in return, allowing leaders of the polygamous sect to funnel the money to front companies. The proceeds paid for a John Deere loader, a Ford truck and $17,000 in paper products, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

The alleged scheme is at the heart of a major takedown of top leaders of the secretive sect in which followers believe that having multiple wives brings exaltation in heaven.

Eleven people were charged with food stamp fraud and money laundering. ___

Cantrelle named to CPRA Board

Mathews, LA – Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle has been appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) board. The CPRA was established to serve as the main state entity for implementation of coastal restoration projects in Louisiana.

The board oversees the Coastal Protection and Restoration Trust Fund as well as serving as a main entity for compliance with the state coastal master plan.

“I am honored to be chosen by the governor to serve on this important board.

With Lafourche Parish serving as virtually “ground zero” in the fight against coastal erosion and for coastal restoration, I believe I can bring a unique perspective to the board and to the challenge this important issue brings. I look forward to working with all the other board members and with the governor’s office and other state agencies to win this battle, “Cantrelle said.

Cantrelle will serve as a representative of the area east of the Atchafalaya River. ___

St. James coroner IDs victims from tornado at RV park

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The names of those killed in a tornado that struck a Louisiana RV park have been released. St. James Parish Coroner Dr. Randall Poche’ says 59-year-old David Eugene Swann, of Satsuma, Alabama and 51-year-old Scott Ellis of North Carolina died Tuesday. Poche’ was not sure of Ellis’ hometown.

He said Thursday autopsies have been performed, but did not have the results.

Poche told The Associated Press he suspects both men died from blunt force trauma.

Thirty residents of the Sugar Hill RV Park in Convent were injured.

St. James officials have said many of the residents in the park were contractors working on chemical plants in the Mis-

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The National Weather Service say tornado that destroyed the trailer park was an EF-2 tornado, with winds of 111-135 mph. ___

Supporters continue to push for Gulf Coast passenger trains

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Gulf Coast residents who want passenger train service from New Orleans to Orlando, Florida, are continuing to push for grant programs to help pay for it.

Supporters such as Knox Ross, the mayor of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, on Tuesday urged members of a Congressional hearing to support the service.

Al.com reports that Ross and others want the federal government to use two grant programs created in last year’s $325 billion long-term transportation bill to help restore passenger service along the Gulf Coast.

In New Orleans this month, a working group formed in the transportation bill officially met for the first time. The group has nine months to complete its work and report to Congress its findings on how much it might cost to restart the Gulf Coast’s passenger rail service. ___

Sunday, February 28, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

CDC confirms 2 cases of Zika virus in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells state health officials that the two suspected cases of Zika virus Louisiana reported earlier this month have been confirmed.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals announced Feb. 11 that officials were investigating two cases of the suspected virus in people who had traveled to a Caribbean country where the virus is established.

There is believed to be a link between Zika and birth defects, but research is continuing.

Only about one in five people who get Zika show any flu-like symptoms, and it’s uncommon for people to get sick enough to be admitted to a hospital.

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The Bayou Hurricanes Rugby team defeated the St. Paul Wolves of Covington recently in a hard-fought contest held at the Raceland field on Feb. 20.

St. Paul’s scored first in the contest but the Hurricanes answered with a quick score of their own by Hunter Breit.

They never trailed after that winning by a score of 17-5.

Pictured are Hurricanes Zavier Triplett and Reese Guidry.

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Bill to attract SEC baseball tournament headed to governor

Cracklin’ Cook Off & Craft Show

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An effort to lure the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament to New Orleans and away from Alabama is headed to Gov. John Bel Edwards.

The House gave final passage to the Senatebacked measure with a 960 vote Wednesday, making it the first bill from the special legislative session to head to the governor’s desk.

The bill by Sen. Danny Martiny, a Kenner Republican, expands what events qualify for money from Louisiana’s Major Events Incentive Program. The change allows all college tournaments or championships to be eligible.

The incentive program, aimed at recruiting bigticket events to Louisiana, allows the state to carve a slice of sales and excise taxes generated by qualifying events and pay it to them as an incentive.

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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 (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

• 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

HEAD START

• 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

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

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.

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Sunday, February 28, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The mother of one of Columbine shooters speaks out after 17 years

Sue Klebold, the mother of Dylan, one of the Columbine school shooters, agreed to an interview on ABC’s 20/20 news magazine, which aired Friday, February 12.

The ABC news team looked at this horrible tragedy from a historical point of view. They gave us insights about what has been happening in our country in the past years.

Here are some highlights.

Dylan and his partner, Eric Harris, killed 12 students and one teacher and wounded 24 others before taking their own lives on April 20, 1999.

In America there are two disturbing trends: from 1930-1960, most mass shootings involved family members and felony related killings. From 1960 to the present, most mass shootings are in public places against unknown bystanders.

In the past 30 years, 65 out of the 67 shooters had mental health issues; 55 out of the 67 obtained weapons legally; 12 of the 67 shooting happened in

school; 20 in the workplace; 3 in a religious settings; and 32 in other public places.

It’s frightening that we allow people with mental issues to buy guns legally.

Mass shootings are a matter of mental health and they are increasing in frequency. We need to adopt and support preventive measures before it’s too late.

Many school shootings involve young adults. In the interview, Sue Klebold said, “I think we like to believe that our love and our understanding are protective, and that ‘if anything were wrong with my kids, I would know,’ but I didn’t know. And it’s very hard to live with that. “I felt that I was a good mom and he could talk to me about anything,� Klebold continued. “Part of the shock of this was learning that what I believed and how I lived and how I parented was an invention in my own mind. That it was a completely different world that he was living in.�

She made the point that parents should really know what is going on with their children and they should pry into “their business.� Dylan seemed to be a “good kid� but he was going through a lot of questioning about himself and his world around him.

Parents need to be more involved in the life of their children.

Sue Klebold has also suffered personally be-

cause of the tragedy. She said, “The one thing that I want to say is I am so sorry for what my son did, yet I know that saying ‘I’m sorry’ is an inadequate response to all this suffering.

There is never a day that goes by that I don’t think of the people that Dylan harmed.�

She also went through a divorce with her husband because of the difficulty both of them had in dealing with this tragic incident.

People face life in different ways. We can all get caught up in the blaming game but in the end that does no good. We all have to go through the pain of the cross before we can experience new life.

Eric Harris’ family refused to be interviewed so we do not know how they are dealing with their son’s behavior.

When Dylan met Eric Harris, he got involved in more violence games and movies. This caused them to want to get their hands on more guns and rifles.

We have all seen an increase in the number of violent TV shows, video games, and movies in the past decades. When Dylan and Eric started watching and playing this type of media, they wanted to act out these fantasies. And they did.

Violence does breed violence.

Both young men felt rejected and left journals and videos telling how they were bullied. They wanted to “get even.� They wanted to “make someone pay� for their feelings of loneliness.

Innocent children did pay.

However, forgiveness is the only way we can move forward in life.

Members of the Golden Meadow Lions Club held their annual Christmas party on December 10. Guests included Louisiana Lions District 8S 1st District Vice-Governor Chris Carlone and his wife, Kathy. Lion Chris informed the members and their guests about the history of the Louisiana Eye Foundation, its research efforts and the benefits it offers for the Lions Club organization and the citizens of our community and state. The evening culminated with the club donating 1000 used eyeglasses to be refurbished for use by the needy.

Pictured are members of the Golden Meadow Lion’s Club, Lion Chris Carlone, and the boxes of donated glasses.

FIVE-GENERATION FAMILY

Pictured at left is the 5th generation family of greatgrandmother Joan Bernard, great-great grandmother Irene Williams, baby Audrey Lynn Gisclair, mother Emilie Lee and grandmother Heidi Lee.

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50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Cressonie

On February 14, Ronnie and Jane Cressonie celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with the renewal of their vows, dinner and a small gathering at their home. This joyous occasion was celebrated with their children, Jamie Cressonie, (wife, Charlene), and Amy Pignato, (husband, Philip); grandchildren, Erica Paz, (companion, Dustin), and Trene Cressonie (companion, Jaclyn); and great grandsons, Ryder and Kaiden Cressonie.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

632-7575

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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

PENTECOSTAL

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

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

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

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

985-787-3453

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

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

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LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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

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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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Crash

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Daniels submitted to a breath alcohol test and was cleared of any alcohol involvement.

While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained day or night.

House

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Haggling over the vote was conducted largely behind closed doors, with no debate about the sales tax on the House floor. Business groups voiced little opposition to the version of the bill that received support.

Other measures sought by the governor to increase cigarette and alcohol taxes, boost costs on business utilities and scale back tax breaks for companies that pay property taxes on their inventory were stalled as lawmakers continued negotiations behind the scenes.

Those measures were scheduled for debate Friday and not available as of press time.

The tax bills sent to the Senate so far would not raise enough money to keep the state from making steep cuts.

“With the cuts and revenue measures that have passed thus far, we still have not solved the budget deficit for the current fiscal year,” said Rep. Chris Broadwater, R-Hammond.

Without other tax changes, questions also will continue about how the state will balance its budget over the long-term.

But with the big sales tax vote done, House Speaker Taylor Barras, RNew Iberia, congratulated the House for its work. Edwards sent out a statement thanking the “courageous members” of the House for their votes.

“I know it was not easy for anyone to vote to raise revenue — it wasn’t easy for me to propose it — but combining these measures with the strategic cuts in my plan will allow us to stabilize our budget both in the short term and going forward,” the governor said.

He also noted, “we still have some significant work ahead.”

Both the House and Senate have agreed to use $328 million in short-term fixes from the “rainy day” fund and from oil spill recovery money to spend in this year’s budget, with the House giving final passage to those measures Thursday.

Edwards and lawmakers also have made $60 million in cuts so far. The House also passed a package of $100 million in further reductions that are larger than Edwards sought.

With the tax proposals approved Thursday by the House, gaps would still remain.

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Republican lawmakers in the House have been resistant to many of the tax hikes proposed by the governor. They say state government is bloated and in need of restructuring as well, and they want any tax measures coupled with deeper cuts and reform proposals. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte .

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— Charge a state sales tax on hotel rooms booked through short-term rental sites like Airbnb. Revenue raised: Uncertain. House Bill 59.

— Provide a method for collecting state sales tax from online retailers. Revenue raised: Uncertain.

House Bill 30.

— Cap the amount a vendor collecting sales tax on behalf of Louisiana can receive as compensation for turning over the payment, starting April 1. Revenue raised: $2 million for this year’s budget and $8 million annually. House Bill 43.

— Change what businesses can deduct from their income for tax purposes. Revenue raised: Uncertain. House Bill 55.

WHAT FAILED: — Reinstate a 3 percent state car rental tax that expired four years ago, starting April 1. Revenue raised: $800,000 for this year’s budget and $5 million for the state annually.

House Bill 39.

— Renew the state telecommunications tax that expires April 1. Revenue raised: $900,000 for this year’s budget and $3.4 million annually. House Bill 72.

WHAT DIDN’T GET A VOTE: — Boost the cigarette tax from 86 cents per pack to $1.08, starting April 1.

Revenue raised: $16 million for this year’s budget and $46 million annually.

House Bill 14.

— Increase the tax rates charged on liquor, wine and beer, starting April 1. Revenue raised: $9 million for this year’s budget and $28 million annually. House Bill 27.

— Rework a sales tax exemption for business utilities, requiring companies to pay the 4 percent tax, but with provisions to lower the rate if natural gas prices rise, starting April 1. Revenue raised: $60 million for this year’s budget and $240 million annually. House Bill 64.

— Increase the state income tax for middle- and upper-income residents who itemize their tax deductions, by cutting the percentage of federal ex-

cess itemized deductions they can deduct. Revenue raised: $142 million annually. House Bill 33.

— Eliminate the state tax deduction for federal income taxes in exchange for lower individual tax rates. Revenue raised: Uncertain. House Bills 31, 32 and 95.

— Increase income taxes on people with a net income above $17,500 a year. Revenue raised: $324 million in the 2016-17 budget year and $259 million annually thereafter.

House Bill 34.

— Make permanent across-the-board cuts on many tax break and business tax rebate programs.

The reductions are due to expire on June 30, 2018.

Revenue raised: Won’t affect the treasury until 2018. House Bills 22, 23 and 24.

— Reduce the tax credit businesses can receive from the state for paying local property taxes on their inventory. Revenue raised: $290 million annually. House Bill 46.

Source of revenue estimates: Legislative Fiscal Office.

Council

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Breaux promised that because of these improvements to the process, fewer trips to permit offices will be required by applicants in the future.

“We are getting a lot of compliments on being quicker. There is less waiting, people are treated with a smile. Anything we can do to try to save a trip here (Mathews) we will try to do in Thibodaux and Galliano,” said Breaux.

The Council also approved a resolution to fund the Director’s yearly salary of $75,000.

Sunday, February 28, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Louisiana hit with credit rating downgrade, blow to state MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s credit rating was downgraded for the first time in more than a decade Thursday, in response to years of budget instability that have left public colleges and government services wallowing in continued financial uncertainty.

The decision by Moody’s Investors Service to drop the state’s credit rating is another blow to a state teetering on the edge of financial calamity. And it comes as Gov. John Bel Edwards and lawmakers are in a special legislative session grappling with balancing the budget.

The national rating agency dropped the state’s rating by one notch, to Aa3.

Moody’s cited the steep drop in oil price’s effect on state tax collections, years “of structural imbalance” in the budget and declining financial reserves. It raised concerns about state retirement debts and the growing cost of Louisiana’s Medicaid program.

Edwards called the downgrade disappointing, and he blamed it squarely on the budgeting practices of his predecessor, Bobby Jindal, who left office in January.

“Unfortunately, the downgrade confirms what we’ve been saying about the structural imbalance of our budget,” the Democratic governor said in a statement. He added: “It is more important than ever for the Legislature to work with me during this special session to stabilize our budget and repair the damage of the last eight years.”

Ratings from the credit agencies help determine interest rates when the state

borrows money, through bond sales to investors. A drop in a state’s credit rating raises interest costs, making it more expensive to borrow.

Treasurer John Kennedy said Moody’s decision surprised him, after state officials thought they had persuaded the national rating agencies to give Louisiana time to make structural changes to fix the budget.

“We had a firm understanding that they would give the new Legislature and the new governor a chance, and we repeatedly told them it would take two to three years,” Kennedy said. “I think they just got spooked.”

The state was last hit with a downgrade in 2005, in the months after Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana. But the rating had been boosted since then.

The top three national rating agencies have repeatedly raised concerns about Louisiana’s longterm finances and imbalances that have the state spending more than it receives in annual revenue.

Jindal, who closely protected his anti-tax record as he readied for a failed bid for

the Republican presidential nomination, used piecemeal financing to balance Louisiana’s budget, rather than raise taxes or cut government enough to match recurring tax revenue.

That created new gaps each year as the short-term cash fell away. More than $826 million in such patchwork money is included in this year’s budget. Meanwhile, tax-break spending has ballooned by hundreds of millions of dollars.

An oil price slump now has deepened the problems.

Kennedy said most of the downgrade was a commentary on the Jindal administration and lawmakers who supported his budgeting policies. But the treasurer, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate, also suggested Edwards’ talk of financial calamity and deep cuts if lawmakers don’t raise taxes also made investors jittery.

Edwards and the majority Republican Legislature haven’t yet reached a deal on the mix of cuts and taxes to balance the budget. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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HOMES

House For Sale in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________ House for Sale 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, $75,000 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. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 2 br, 1 ba, living rm, kitchen, utility rm, wooden fence, lg. backyard, ac/heating unit, great cond. in Cut Off area. Covered carport. $78,000. Call 632-1938. _________________ Trailer & Lots For Sale: 16x80, 3 br, 2 ba, lot 100x400, 3 driveway carports w/covered awning, great location in Larose area. FMI call 985-278-0709 or 985665-1411.

Asking $85,000. _________________

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. _________________

House For Sale

FOR RENT

Doublewide Mobile Home for Rent: 245 East 40th St., Lot 1. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Fully furnished. $1000/ mth., $500/ dep. (985) 632-8462, leave message. _________________ For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. open kitchen and living room, covered carport. No smoking, no pets. $950/mth., $800/dep. 140 West 165th, Galliano. 985870-4194. _________________

***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. _________________

For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. home in Galliano. All appliances. No smoking, no pets. $400/dep., $850/ mth.

Call 632-4723. _________________ Home For Rent: 1 bd., 1 ba. in Larose.

Large porch. All appliances. No smoking, no pets. $300/dep., $550/mth. Call 6324723. _________________ Double Wide for Rent on private property. FMI Call 985258-7360. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 176 East 39th St. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. All appliances, double garage, carport, covered patio, storage barn (garage). $1300 mth., $500/ dep. (985) 6328462, 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. _________________ 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 _________________

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.

House For Rent: Single occupancy or married couple, appl. furnished, grass cut. $600/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-696-0818. _________________ New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided.

Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ For Rent: 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. _________________ For Rent: 4 bd., 2 ba. home. Ready to move in. Spacious and updated. Large yardCut Off area off Hwy 1. $1,100/ mth.; $850 deposit. Call 985-6936510 FMI. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: All bills pd. including Direct TV, located in Galliano. FMI call Carol at 727-3249323 or Roger at 727330-0891. $650/mth, $300/dep. _________________ Apts. For Rent: 2 huge apts., utilities pd.

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

Call Elaine at 985632-2158. _________________ For Rent In the town of Lockport: 2BR, 1ba., water paid, comes with refridgerator and stove. $700/mo and $500/deposit.

6770915 _________________ Apts. For Rent: (2) 2 br. apts. for rent, E. 85th St., Cut Off. FMI call Dustin at 985258-7638. _________________ 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. Call Brian at 985-255-6971 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. _________________ House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, partially furn, utilities pd. Larose area, $750/mth, $750/damage dep.

Please leave CLEAR MESSAGE & NUMBER. Call 985-6326549 or (cell) 985-665-0936. _________________

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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area.

Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed.

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115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux.

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ 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. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire Dist. #3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Fire Records Clerk.

LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA Plan, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.

Pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985632-8068. _________________ 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 _________________ Sales Clerk needed.

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PRAYERS

PRAYER FOR ADDICTION God of life, You made me in Your perfect image, to live in Your love and to give You glory, honor and praise. Open my heart to Your healing power.

Come, Lord Jesus, calm my soul just as you whispered “Peace” to the stormy sea. St. Jude, most holy Apostle, in my need I reach out to you. I beg you to intercede for me that I may find strength to overcome my illness. Bless all those who struggle with addiction. Touch them, heal them, reassure them of the Father’s constant love.

Remain at my side, St. Jude, to chase away all evil temptations, fears, and doubts. May the quiet assurance of your loving presence illuminate the darkness in my heart and bring lasting peace.

Amen _________________________ PRAYER TO ST. RAYMOND Glorius St. Raymond, compassionate and loving patron of those who suffer, I laden with troubles cast myself at your feet and beg you to protect me. Take my petition I pray to the throne of Christ that my prayer having been granted through your intercession I might obtain my request. Amen.

Amen ________________________

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your schedule this week may be so hectic that others can’t decipher your plans, Gemini. Try to keep those closest to you abreast of your activities in the week ahead.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Circumstances at work that are beyond your control dominate your thoughts this week, Cancer. Don’t stress out too much and keep a positive attitude.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Relationship dynamics have changed for the better, Leo. Make the most of this positive turn of events and make sure your partner does the same.

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OBITUARIES

BERNICE BOUDREAUX Bernice A. Boudreaux, 93, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 26, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the church Friday starting at 11:00 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her children, Elaine Domangue (John) and Edward Boudreaux (Dee); 4 grandchildren, Monica Domangue (Peter), Robert Domangue, Candace Likens (Jason) and Charles Boudreaux (Amanda); 5 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Oville Boudreaux; parents, Anatole and Agatha Adams, Sr.; brother, A.J. Adams, Jr.; grandchildren, Blaise Boudreaux and Michelle Domangue.

The family would like to thank the Hospice of South Louisiana team and close friends who offered prayers.

Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

MARTHA BILLIOT Martha “Ta-Ta” L. Billiot, 90, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

Visitation will take place at Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano on Friday, February 26 from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow on Saturday, February 27 from 8:00 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. with burial following in the Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Billiot and companion James, Linda Martinsen and husband Howard; step children, Alvin Billiot and wife Stella, Lovenia Doucette, Brenda Sapp, Daisy Billiot, and Melba Taylor; grandchildren, Loquetta B. Legendre, Kevin Billiot, Kent Billiot, Tina M. Ellender, and Charles “Rocky” Martinsen; 6 great grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren; 24 step great grandchildren; 8 step great great grandchildren; brother, Vincet Liner Jr.; and sister, Felicia Layus.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland “Clayman” Billiot; parents Vincent Liner Sr. and Leonca Pitre Liner; son Joseph “Greaux Joe” Allen Billiot, Charles Clark, and Leo Gravois; one step grandchild; one step great grandchild; and sister Vernis Crochet.

The family would like to thank Notre Dame Hospice and caregivers Mary Evans, Miriam Gisclair, and Ramada Basulito and Dr. Gary Birdsall for their care and compassion.

Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Daydream a little this week, but make sure it doesn’t consume all of your energy. Keep your desires in check and weigh the pros and cons of each idea before going forward.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, finding the right balance is a worthy goal this week. Make a concerted effort to give ample time to all the people and things that matter to you.

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OBITUARIES CONT.

ALBERT CHERAMIE Albert “Big Al� A. Cheramie, 87, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away February 25, 2016.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 27 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow from 11:30 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 2:30 p.m. with burial following in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife 69 years, Mary Cheramie; daughter, Deborah Serigny and husband Clint; son, Marc A. Cheramie and wife DeDe; daughter-in-law, Polly Cheramie; grandchildren, Matthew Pitre, Alex A. Cheramie, Ryan A. Cheramie, Adam A. Cheramie, Whitney Mary Cheramie; great grandchildren, Joseph Pitre, Isabella Cheramie, Victoria Pitre, Hannah Cheramie, Alan Cheramie, Lucy Cheramie; and sister, Norma Guilbeau.

He is preceded in death by parents, Philocles and Cecelia C. Cheramie; son, Alan Cheramie; grandchildren, Russ Pitre, Dana Cheramie, and Beth Cheramie; and brother, Gilbert Cheramie.

Big Al’s passion was worldwide big game hunting and was a past president of the Safari Club International from 1986 to 1988, declared sportsman of the year by Gov. Foster, was a member of OVIS and was a recipient of multiple Conservation and Hunting awards. A past chairman of State Bank and Trust and past chairman of the Board for Lafourche Parish Water District. After leaving Texaco, along with his brother-in-law Anthony Guilbeau, he co-founded and operated C & G Boats, which has been operating for 60 years.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

TRENT LAFONT Trent Cade Lafont, 19, a native and resident of Lockport passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016.

Visitation was held at SamartMothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Thursday, February 25th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A private burial will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his mother, Rebecca B. Autin and husband Zeke; father, Audie Lafont; brother, Peygan Lafont; grandparents, Frank and Donna Boudoin, Rita and Dale Adams.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland and Nettie Lafont.

He loved fishing, boating, the outdoors, and drawing.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________

ANDRE GUIDRY JR. Andre Lorris Guidry Jr., 56, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, February 4, 2016.

Visitation will take place on Monday, February 29 at 9:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Lighthouse Worship Center in Galliano. Burial will follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by fiancĂŠ, Teresa Tate; sisters, Bridgette Bourg and husband Doug and Andrea Guidry; sons, Andre “Andyâ€?

Guidry III and Clinton Guidry and wife Shayla; step children, Jennifer Bruzzo and husband John, Jimmie Joniak and wife Tammy; grandchildren, Liam Guidry and Kallie Bruzzo; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister in law, Janelle Guidry.

He is preceded in death by father, Andre Guidry Sr.; mother, Mary Guidry; sister, Peggy Kitchens; and brother, Ricky Guidry. ___________________

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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 22, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joey J. Basulito, 29, Galliano.

Illegal possession of stolen things, (felony).

McQuaela Lewis, 20, Belle Rose. Fugitive.

Bart James Ledet, 38, Gray.

Violation of probation/parole.

Roberta Mackles, 39, Houma.

Simple assault.

Shawn M. Gaudet, 36, Schriever. Contempt of court.

Brent Michael Loupe, 29, Lockport.

Possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felony (felony).

Jassumen Dejohn Price, 22, Raceland. Possession of marijuana, 1st offense.

Aaron James Boquet, 26, Gray. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Mason J. Quatrevingt, 21, Raceland.

Violation of probation/parole.

Drey Michael Lefort, 18, Galliano. Possession of marijuana, simple battery, possession/distribution of drug para.

Thibodaux Police Department Allen Joseph Hebert, Jr., 24, Thibodaux. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, simple battery, simple obstruction of a highway of commerce, stalking.

Kaleb Ryan Shelton, 23, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice (2 cts).

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No one’s perfect, as evidenced by these Church bulletin bloopers

The Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.

The sermon this morning: ‘Jesus Walks on the Water.’ The sermon tonight: ‘Searching for Jesus.’ Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale ... It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say ‘Hell’ to someone who doesn’t care much about you.

Don’t let worry kill you off - let the Church help.

Miss Charlene Mason sang ‘I will not pass this way again,’ giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.

Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.

A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.

At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be ‘What Is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir practice.

Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled.

Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.

The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.

Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 p.m. - prayer and medication to follow.

The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.

This evening at 7 p.m. there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the church. Bring a blanket and come pre-

pared to sin.

Ladies Bible study will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.

The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.

Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. Please use the back door.

The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the church basement Friday at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.

Please use large double door at the side entrance.

The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new slogan last Sunday: ‘I Upped My Pledge - Up campaign Yours’.

FEBRUARY 23, 2016 Golden Meadow Kassy James, 25, Galliano.

Contempt of court, violation of probation/parole, theft of goods, attempted 1st degree murder, aggravated flight from an officer.

Dwan Aja Demere, 37, Galliano. Theft of goods, contempt of court (2 cts).

Claudia M. Duncan, 33, Galliano. Aggravated flight from an officer (principal), resisting an officer.

Thibodaux Police Department Elliot Thomas Alfred, 27, Houma. Expired motor vehicle inspection, fugitive, possession of marijuana 1st offense, possession or distribution of drug para.

Colby Edward Westerman, 30, Ponchatoula. Simple robbery (felony), accessory after fact.

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Nakeshia A. White, 32, Houma. Theft of goods.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Anthony J. Boudreaux, 33, Labadieville. Contempt of court.

Kenneth Wayne Daniels, 46, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice.

Johnny Ray Henry, 39, Prairieville. Possession or distribution of drug para, possession of crack cocaine (felony), possession of marijuana (1st offense).

FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Ramsey Jacquot, 31, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, aggrevated battery with dangerous weapon.

Darrien Cook, 35, Thibodaux.

Violation of probation/ parole.

Lafourche Parish

Sheriff’s Office Joshua McCarthy, 22, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Jesse Johnson, 38, Larose.

Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

FEBRUARY 2016 Grand Isle Police Department Kenneth McKinney, 23, LaPlace. No drivers license, speeding.

Jeaninne Braud, 60, Grand Isle. Theft Kelis Paz, 35, Gretna. Speeding, no drivers license.

Susan Kibodaux, 54, Grand Isle. Contempt of court.

Dixie Stovall, 35, Alabama.

Contempt of court (2 cts.).

Daniel Webber, 45, Grand Isle. Simple domestic abuse battery, Criminal damage, theft.

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Sharing money problems with kids 8-A

Sunday, February 28, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Kids are surprisingly resilient in the face of a crisis. But even so, serious family money troubles can potentially affect a young person’s home life, education and outlook on money management down the road.

While my wife and I don’t have kids, children under the age of 10 who are particularly mature—and particularly observant— often can immediately pick up on a parent’s stress over money or other issues.

How can you be honest about your finances with a child under the age of 18 without spreading confusion or stress?

The American Psychological Association points out (www.apa.org/helpcenter/children-economy.aspx) that kids can often deal with a crisis fairly well but most aren’t yet keenly aware of tension in the household.

When sharing money problems with your kids, here are a few ideas from the APA and other resources you can use: Tell the truth, but watch how you tell it. You want to spare your child from hardship and worry, but it’s important not to say things are great when they’re clearly not. Try to explain in brief but truthful detail about what’s happening and leave time for questions.

Any child, no matter how sophisticated, can become worried if his or her parents reveal extreme fear about money concerns.

Keep in mind there’s a great opportunity in these conversations to understand your child’s thoughts and attitudes. Make it a kind, understanding conversation, and listen for clues.

Keep the discussion age-appropriate. Teens may be more aware of general financial circumstances because they can spot different behavior at home or because their friends’ parents might be going through similar circumstances. However, younger kids generally have less knowledge and experience to process what’s going on.

Tell kids what they need to know, but don’t overload them with information.

Set an example. It may be difficult, but demonstrate grace under pressure.

Be calm and reasoned. If you are looking for work, discuss that with your children and even

share what that process is like.

Remember, kids learn by example. If they see their parents dealing sensibly with adversity no matter how long it takes to right the ship, that’s a very important lesson. Communicate behaviors that they will need to learn if they’re going to successfully deal with money problems as adults.

Introduce or reinforce money lessons. Whatever the problem, reinforce smart spending and savings behavior no matter what

the child’s age. However old they are, (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/EducateKids/) kids should get regular lessons in the relationship between money and the things in their life.

Make it educational.

Communicate behaviors that kids will need to successfully manage money in the future. Whatever the problem, reinforce smart spending and saving behavior no matter what the child’s age.

Teaching kids about money can be fun by intro-

ducing educational games.

The Practical Money Skills website offers a collection of games (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/) kids can play to learn how to save money. Talk to them about important financial concepts such as budgeting—and bring them to life using real-life examples like planning an affordable family vacation or outing.

Introduce the emergency fund. One of the essential building blocks of personal finance, the emergency fund exists to protect savings and keep borrowing to a minimum. Older children might embrace the value of an emergency fund

as a way to offset the financial loss of a lost bike or smartphone or some other personal item.

For adults, the general rule of thumb on emergency funds is to have at least three to six months of savings on hand in case of a lost job or expensive repair.

The key is to talk with the teen about the parallel financial risks in their lives that might benefit from the existence of emergency savings.

Focus on things more important than…things.

Parents can use a tough financial stretch to focus on the positive, such as time spent enjoying family,

friends and pets, which doesn’t cost much at all.

Good health and healthy behaviors are essential elements of correcting problems, overcoming tough times and living a full life.

In short, use this moment in time to help your child put money in the proper perspective.

Bottom line: A money crisis can truly test the strength of a family. Should you find yourself in a financial bind, use it to teach your kids some very important money lessons.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney

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