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Sunday, March 13, 2016
Special session ends with gaps remaining
Public’s help sought to identify woman using counterfeit bills in the area
A reward is being offered to help investigators identify a female suspect who attempted to use counterfeit money on multiple occasions. In a recent incident last week, the suspect used a counterfeit $20 bill at a Larose truck stop, which marked the fourth time the woman attempted to pass a fake bill at that location. Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Anyone who can identify her, or anyone with information on this crime, is See Public Page 3-A
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The closing of the entrance to Hwy. 24 from Hwy. 1 has some residents around that area seeing red. The South Lafourche Levee District closed the road to build a levee in that area to aid in flood protection.
Road closure leaving some residents unhappy
MEETINGS MONDAY, MARCH 14 SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m. 17904 Hwy. 3235, Galliano SL QUILTERS 6:00 p.m. Larose Civic Center
AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m. Golden Meadow
LAF. RECREATION DIST. 8 7:00 p.m. Gheens Community Center 1783 Hwy. 654 - Gheens
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 NORTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 5:00 p.m. 3862 Hwy. 1 - Raceland
COASTAL ZONE MGMT. 6:30 p.m. Parish Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews TOWN OF LOCKPORT 7:00 p.m. Lockport Town Hall 710 Church St.
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 16 VFW POST #8538 & AUX. 7:00 p.m. VFW Ave. - Larose (Behind LCO School)
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Obituaries........................5-A
Surfin’ The Net................5-A
Worship Directory............6-A
VOLUME 27 NUMBER 22
Buster Avera Contributing Writer
The closure of a section of Highway 24, in advance of a South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD) project in Larose, has some residents upset with the way it is affecting their lives and livelihoods. The project to fill the gap in the levee system across Hwy. 24, under and alongside the West Larose Vertical Lift Span Bridge, brought some residents to the March 7 SLLD public meeting. The project has interrupted their ability to get in and out of their area and has also affected some businesses there, they say. SLLD is set to build a permanent cement floodwall across the Hwy. 24 to complete the levee which crosses under the West Larose Bridge overpass and continues toward Bayou Lafourche along the Dresser Canal. Vehicular traffic from this small part of the Larose community between the Dresser Canal and the Intracoastal Waterway must route to Hwy. 24 and Hwy. 3235 and the Larose Connection to access other parts of the parish. Residents who live below the Dresser Canal must use Hwy. 1 to access the Larose Connection to go north, or west toward Houma. Residents have been told that the Parish plans to eventually build a connecting road over
the levee and the Dresser Canal between West 3rd and Hwy. 1 so that residents won’t have to use the circular route. On Monday, Roland Ledet, who lives between the Dresser Canal and Hwy. 1, told SLLD that he is fearful Hwy. 24 will be dug up, that he does not have access to property adjacent to his home, and that a promised public meeting to discuss the project before closing that part of the road was never held by the Levee District. “I have a house facing Hwy. 24 and Hwy. 1. I have no physical address now. And I have property along the levee board’s road. I can’t get to it,” he said. Melissa Leblanc, co-owner of Leblanc’s Service Station expressed concerns about lost business. “We’ve got businesses hurting now because they are cut off. We’ve got sick people there, too. I’ve had five customers in the last two weeks,” she said. Ledet also said that because of the closure, ambulance service has changed from nearby Larose to Raceland. “And they don’t know that Hwy. 24 is closed,” he said. See Road Page 3-A
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers cobbled together enough money through tax hikes in the closing hours of a special session Wednesday to keep colleges and health services from facing hefty cuts, but only for the remaining three months of this budget year. The House and Senate failed to broker a tax deal that filled all the gaps in the financial year that begins July 1, with estimates the state could be as much as $800 million short. Those cuts, if not mitigated, likely would fall on higher education and the safety net health care services for the poor. See Session Page 7-A
Attorney caught trying to bring contraband into jail
Two people face criminal charges following an investigation of a former attorney attempting to bring contraband into the Edward Lafourche Parish DeSchertler tention Center. Edward “Buddy” Schertler, (age 40), of Thibodaux, was caught attempting to bring phones and tobacco products into the jail, but he also faces addi- Dwan Demere tional charges after illegal guns and drugs were found in his possession. Dwan Demere, (age 37), of Galliano, who was with Schertler at the See Attorney Page 3-A
SLHS students ban together to help fellow student Blood drive set for March 23
South Lafourche High School student, 17 year-old Jake Barrios, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in September 2015. Hodgkin’s disease is a type of cancer that develops from cells in the body’s immune system. Jake has needed multiple blood transfusions to help battle this type of cancer. He is being treated at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans and is in need of blood donors. On Wednesday, March 23, from 1 to 6 p.m., a blood drive is being held at the Auxiliary Gym at South Lafourche High School. Those willing to donate are asked to sign up at the school office by the morning of Friday, March 18. All blood types are needed. People can donate blood every 56 days. To be el-
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Sunday, March 13, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Teacher breakfast slated for Thurs.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWS TO USE!
Teacher breakfast slated for Thurs.
Golden Meadow Upper and Lower Elementary Schools will honor retirees from the Lafourche Parish School system during a breakfast on Thursday, March 17, beginning at 9 a.m. in the GMUE cafeteria. Please RSVP to 985475-7669 as soon as possible.
SLHS retired teacher luncheon March 17
South Lafourche High School invites all teachers who have retired from SLHS to a lunch on Thursday, March 17 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
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St. Joseph’s Ladies Altar Society of Galliano will host their annual St. Joseph Altar showing in the center located behind the church on Saturday, March 19 beginning with a blessing. Everyone is also invited to enjoy a shrimp spaghetti luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Plans ongoing for Leeville Festival
Organizers are gearing up for the 3rd Annual Leeville Arts & Heritage Festival to be held Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Top Water Marina in Leeville. There will be a cracklin and shrimp boulette cooking competition, arts and crafts booths, food and live music. Contact Janet Rhodus for details, 225-413-4414. Â Tyler Dickerson of the VOICE competition will provide live entertainment from 1-3 p.m. David Bernard & Friends will be performing from 3-5 p.m. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit Hail Mary Animal Rescue and Vet A Go Go, mobile veterinarian services.
Fire District parade, dinner set for Mar. 20
The Lafourche Fire District #1 volunteers will be having their annual parade, dinner, auction and raffle on Sunday, March 20, from
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10:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. at the Raceland Ag Building on Texas Street, sponsored by the Raceland Lion’s Club. Dinner will consists of baked chicken and rice dressing for a cost of $8/plate. Dine in or take out, drinks and desserts will be available. Parade starts at 11 a.m. on LA 1 Central Market to the Hwy. 182 bridge, cross the bridge to Hwy. 308 by Chase Bank, then continue on LA 308 to Bowie Road, honoring the Grand Marshall and all firefighters. Auction starts at 1 p.m. in the Ag Building, sponsored by the Raceland Grand Marshall’s Club.
Food drive ongoing through March 23
The Tarpon Battalion is having a food drive. Canned foods and non-perishable foods may be dropped off at the JROTC building at South Lafourche High School between 8 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. before March 23.
LCOA membership drive ongoing
Anyone interested in becoming a lifetime member of the Lafourche Council on Aging who has not already registered for membership can do so through Wednesday, April 6, by simply contacting your local senior center to fill out an enrollment form or by calling the Council on Aging office in Mathews at 985-532-0457 or 1-888-870-4400. For more information contact Charlene Rodriguez at 532-0457.
Lions camp gearing up for summer events
Applications for a oneweek summer vacation of fun for special needs youth in the South Lafourche/ Grand Isle area are now being accepted by members of the Golden Meadows Lions Club. Different camping sessions will be held for youth with pulmonary disorders, mild mentally challenged and diabetes as well as kids who are visually, hearing and orthopedically impaired. The Louisiana Lions Camp is located north of Leesville, LA. There is no cost to the parents for the camper’s stay. All requests for summer camp are handled locally by the Lions Club, and each applicant requires Lion sponsorship. FMI contact Curt Boudreaux at 632-6177 or visit www.lionscamp.org.
Registration open for BTNEP’s 15th annual Paddle Bayou Lafourche
Registration is now open for the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) 2016 Paddle Bayou Lafourche event. Residents and visitors from throughout the country are invited to travel down the waters of Bayou Lafourche and learn about the culture and heritage that goes along with it. The 52-mile, four-day paddling trip down the bayou begins Thursday, March 31st, in Donaldsonville, and ends in Lockport on Sunday, April 3rd. Paddlers can participate from one day to all four days of the trip. They will be treated not only to scenic natural vistas, but also to a fascinating backyard view of the bayou from the water’s perspective while enjoying camaraderie, food, music, and fun. Paddlers will get a firsthand look at the restoration work being conducted along the bayou, along with a taste of local cuisine, and entertainment every night in a campsite setting. Participants will also receive a souvenir t-shirt, water, and healthy snacks throughout the day. Canoe rentals are available in a limited supply. The trip cost is $40 per day, or $150 for all four days without a canoe rental. The cost for paddlers renting a canoe is $60 per day, or $225 for all four days. Preregistration is required. Local residents not wanting to paddle can also join in the experience by supporting the event from the banks of Bayou Lafourche. Locals are invited to decorate their bayou side and provide signs of encouragement and welcome to our bayou
visitors. In the past, visitors have been greeted with local music and cheers as the paddlers coasted down the bayou. BTNEP started Paddle Bayou Lafourche as an innovative approach to educate residents and visitors about the culture and ecology of Bayou Lafourche, as well as the coastal restoration needs of the area and potential solutions. Paddlers can register by completing the registration form at www.BTNEP.org, call 985447-0868 or email Kristy
Monier at Kristy@BTNEP.org for registration instructions. Visit the website for more information.
BTNEP is one of the 28 national estuary programs in the United States. All or parts of sixteen Louisiana parishes are located in the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary system. The organization was established under the EPA Clean Water Act to protect coastal resources. BTNEP is a partnership of government, businesses, scientists, conservation organizations, agricultural interests and individuals for the preservation, protection, and restoration for the Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary in southeast Louisiana. For more information on BTNEP, visit our website page at www.BTNEP.org or like us on Facebook.
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Levee District General Manager Windell Curole explained the final decision to start the project came from the parish. “After three years, this is what they (Lafourche Government) said. ‘Go ahead with the levee, we will take care of the road’”, said Curole. But residents say the connecting road planned by the parish, which will be their access in and out of the area, should have been built before the levee project was initiated. Curole said Monday that traffic concerns should be directed to the Parish. Leblanc responded that she and others tried but were told by Parish Administration to contact Curole. At Tuesday’s Parish Council public meeting, Councilman Jerry Lafont assured residents that Hwy. 24 will remain in place, and that Ledet will have access to property along the levee. “Rest assured. That road’s not going anywhere. I’ll be there tomorrow. We will talk more about it then,” said Lafont. The floodwall project will take about three months to complete.
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time of his arrest, also faces charges after she was found with drugs and paraphernalia in her possession. At around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, March 4, Schertler arrived at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux identifying himself as an attorney and asking to meet with a client. Since he was carrying a briefcase, officers asked
to inspect the inside of the case for contraband. As Schertler opened the case, officers noticed a plastic bag containing four cell phones, charging devices, and tobacco products. The items were seized as contraband, and Schertler was ordered off the premises. Through investigation, detectives learned Schertler was currently ineligible to practice law in the State of Louisiana, per the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Following the investigation, Schertler’s was arrested on Wednesday, March 9, for Taking Contraband to a Penal Institution. Detectives also executed a search warrant at the residence and discovered 15 firearms, including a .50 caliber rifle with an obliterated serial number, as well as suspected marijuana, Suboxone, and drug paraphernalia. Detectives also discovered an outboard motor which had been reported stolen two months prior in Galliano. Detectives also discovered a woman at the residence, Dwan Demere, was found to have suspected Alprazolam and drug paraphernalia in her possession, and she was also taken into custody. Both Shertler and Demere were then transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Schertler was booked on the following charges: Taking Contraband to a Penal Institution; Illegal Carrying Of Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance; Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Number; Possession of, Suboxone, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia; and Illegal Possession Of Stolen Things. He was released early Thursday morning after
posting $17,500 bond. Demere was booked with Possession of Alprazolam and Drug Parapherna-
lia. She was also released early Thursday morning after posting $6,000 bond.
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asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted using the TipSub-
mit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.
BATON ROUGE – Results from the 2016 Louisiana Survey show that there is more support for raising taxes to fund key services, such as education and transportation, than for cutting spending from those services. The Louisiana Survey is an annual project of the Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs at LSU’s Manship School for Mass Communication to identify the opinions of Louisiana residents and share those opinions with state lawmakers. A majority, 51 percent, want to increase spending for elementary and secondary education and are willing to pay higher taxes for it. Fifty percent support higher taxes to increase spending for higher education, and 46 percent are willing to pay more taxes to fund roads, bridges and highways. Fewer than 10 percent support cuts to any of these areas. More residents favor cuts than favor raising taxes for additional funding in only expenditure areas – public assistance programs such as welfare.
At the same time, when the public is asked about their opinions on taxes separately from their opinions on specific expenditures, most Louisiana residents are content with current levels. “People are more open to higher taxation if it supports programs they value,” said Michael Henderson, who directed the survey. “This highlights the danger in just asking about spending or just asking about taxes. When people think in terms of tradeoffs that law makers face – deciding between cutting spending to specific programs and raising revenue to pay for those programs – they are willing to pay more in taxes.” Since 2003, the Louisiana Survey has tracked public opinion about contemporary issues and challenges facing the state as well as trends in evaluations of the state’s economic, social, and political affairs. The 2016 Louisiana Survey was administered over the telephone from Feb. 1 to Feb. 26 to both landline and cell phone respondents.
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Survey: Public backs spending increase for schools and roads, willing to pay higher taxes to fund
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A 93year-old Ohio woman has received the high school diploma she was denied because of rules that expelled married students. Dorothy Liggett was a few weeks from graduation from Akron’s North High School in 1942 when officials discovered she was married. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that Akron Superintendent David James hand-delivered the diploma to Liggett in suburban Fairlawn on Wednesday as part of a surprise ceremony. Liggett’s daughter Janice Larkin had written James about her mother. James said it was wrong that Liggett was denied the diploma after being a good student all her years in school. Liggett and her late husband, John Huston, ran away to Kentucky to get married after her husband was called into the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Information from: Akron Beacon Journal, http://www.ohio.com ___
Executive charged with stealing $7.6M from company
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A former corporate executive has been charged with engaging in a scheme to steal more than $7.6 million from a Baton Rougebased company that provides home health services. A court filing says 41year-old David Michael Pitts intends to plead guilty
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to the wire fraud charge that U.S. Attorney Walt Green’s office filed against him on Wednesday. Pitts was a vice president for Amedisys Inc. from 2005 through July 2014 and was responsible for the company’s corporate tax matters. Green’s office says Pitts created a phony company named “Stonehenge Entertainment” to sell fictitious tax credits to Amedisys, then diverted money from those sales to his personal bank accounts through a string of wire transfers. On its website, Amedisys says it provides home health and hospice care to approximately 380,000 patients annually. ___
Transit worker finds bag with $15K in cash in middle of road
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia transit worker has found a bag loaded with over $15,000 in the middle of a road and turned it in to police. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Bob Tracey was driving home from work Monday night when he spotted the black bag. Tracey says he thought it was a purse. But when he opened it, he saw dozens of crisp $100 and $20 bills. The 61-year-old Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority worker immediately called police. Upper Darby Superintendent of Police Michael Chitwood says “to turn that kind of cash in” makes Tracey “truly a good Samaritan.” It’s unclear who lost the money. Tracey says his wife assured him he did the right thing, even though he was $15,000 richer “for about a half hour.”
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Lafourche Early Childhood Network ENROLLMENT CAMPAIGN 2016 - 2017
Registration is Ongoing between 9:30am and 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
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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, March 13, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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. _________________ 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. _________________ Home For Sale: Larose- New Construction- Low Down Payment- Excellent Location- 2 bedroom, 1 bath- lot 80x80- Low Maintenance. (985) 264-6200 or (985) 396-3000. _________________
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. _________________
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Double Lot for Sale: approx. 120’x131’ on North Cedar Street in Lockport. $29,000 firm. Call 985-5322491. _________________
House For Sale
Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks. Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s. Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________
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Apt For rent: Lockport area. 1 bd. With access to washer and dryer included. $300/dep. $650/rent. We pay electric and water. (985) 2328409. _________________ For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. furnished, executive home. $1800/mth., $1000/dep. All utilities included. Call (985) 632-6188. _________________
FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.
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Apt For Rent: 1 bd., 1 ba. in Valentine. $550/mth., $550/ dep. All utilities paid. (985) 278-7375. _________________
Apartments for Rent: Cut Off area, 2BR, 1ba. $575/mo and $500/dep. No pets. 985-258-7510. _________________
House For Rent or Sale: 2 bd., 1.5 ba., laundry room, kitchen, storage. $700/rent, $750/ dep. 224 East 54th St. No smoking. Call 985-691-0182. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bd. All appliances. $600/mth. Located in Cut Off area. 985637-0073. _________________ Bayou Inn is now an apartment complex and has units (efficiency, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom) ready for rental. Call 985-2780433 for more information. Prices starting at $550/ mth, plus deposit. Utilities included. _________________ For Rent: 3 bd., 1 ba., large yard, shed, carport, central A/C. Golden Meadow. Newly renovated house. Wood floors. Great neighborhood. $1100/ mth., $1100/ dep. Call 985-2321948. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 176 East 39th St. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. All appliances, double garage, carport, covered patio, storage barn (garage). $1200 mth., $500/ dep. (985) 6328462, leave message. _________________ 3BR, 1.5ba. apartment for rent in Lockport. $850/mo plus deposit. 1 and 2 BR units available. No pets. 985-258-1285. _________________
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MLS 117739: Located on East Main St. in Cut Off, this commercial building was totally renovated in 2013 to include ceramic flooring, full kitchen and a bath and a half. It’s walk in ready. Exterior made of pre-engineered steel and is situated on a concrete slab. Includes all furniture and fixtures with full price offer. Owners will consider leasing property. $260,000. MLS 114683: Located on Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow, this 3,925 sqft steel warehouse is situated on an 86’x165’ lot. Property includes bulkhead, inside storage, living space and a marine dock. The property has plenty of parking and a 40x25 covered parking area. It also has a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. $105,000.
MLS 116370: A 16,186 sqft. pre-engineered steel building rated for 150mph winds includes a 5,000 sqft freezer used to store up to 1.5 million pounds of frozen seafood, a generator and all equipment in the building. There is also a loading dock, plenty parking and a huge warehouse. $1,250,000. MLS 116383: This 4,093 sqft bunk house located on Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow sits on a 266’X841’ tract of land. The property is located north of the flood gates and was originally constructed as a church then later converted into a bunk house. The interior was redesigned to create 10 bedrooms, a men’s bathroom and 3 showers, a woman’s bath, a dining hall, living room and kitchen, a laundry and storage room. Could easily be converted into an office building. $500,000. MLS 116384: This facility was originally used as a paper mill and is currently being used as storage. It has 188.894 sqft and 18 buildings. It also has 300,000 sqft of limestone stabalization, 125,000 sqft of concrete parking and 5900 ft of chain link fencing. There is a total of 42 acres, bayouside, road frontage on Hwy. 308, a gurest house, plenty room for expansion or rentals. Site can accommodate almost any typre of enterprise, whether light or heavy. $3,200,000.
Room For Rent: $350/mth., $200/ dep. No couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. 850-723-8231. _________________ House For Rent: Two bedroom, two bath house in Cut Off area. Stove. Furnished. $650 a month; $650 damage deposit. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936. Leave a Clear Message and Number. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bd., 1.5 ba., laundry room, kitchen, storage. $750/rent; $750/dep. 224 East 54th St. Call 985-6910182. No smoking. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, quiet neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, background checks, utilities and lawn care included. $1300/mth. Call 4757272 or 985-6377273. _________________
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. _________________ 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. Race / gender / sexual preference is not an issue. Call Brian at 985-2556971 or Deborah at 985-278-0898. _________________ Brick Home For Rent: 4 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off area. $1000/mth, $1000/dep. Call 985278-7375. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 person apt., newly built, no pets, no smoking, quiet neighborhood, background check, utilities included, lawn care included. $550/mth, Call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________
Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Rent: 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. _________________ Newly built apartments for rent: 2BR, all new appliances, w/d, quiet neighborhood, lots of land. $850/mo and $850/dep. FMI call Dustin at 985-2587638. _________________
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. _________________ For Rent In the town of Lockport: 2BR, 1ba., water paid, comes with refridgerator and stove. $700/mo and $500/deposit. 6770915 _________________
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
Certified Friction Crane Operator Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking a full time experienced Class A/B friction crane operator. Must be able to do lift work, drive pile, able to work away from home, and must have own transportation. Applicant must have a valid TWIC card.
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances
Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off
Blanchard Contractors, Inc is hiring for CDL Drivers with Hazmat. Apply in person or submit resume to svegas@blanchardcontractors.com . Minimum requirements: TWIC, 2-5 years experience in the position you are applying for, must submit to and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and physical. Clean driving record, and able to load and unload heavy equipment preferred. _________________
INLAND CAPTAIN NEEDED IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Must have Towing Endorsement and Western Rivers.
Request application by email
teamcyclemarine @yahoo.com
or text name and address to
985-637-7477
NOW HIRING 5&2 Service Tech Apply in person at
Tiger Offshore No Phone Calls! Great Pay & Benefits
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 and much more.
$1,360,000
Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107
MLS 120782: This 9400 sqft., 4BR, 4ba. home in Cut Off is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances to stay. It includes a huge fenced 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 and much more. $1,360,000
HELP WANTED
190 N.J. Theriot Road,
985-691-3873 985-691-4947
MLS 121017: This charming cottage in Galliano includes bayouside property and a totally renovated interior. It has blown-in insulation, new floors, new lighting fixtures, fresh paint, a new kitchen that offers a farm sink, stainless appliances, new cabinetry and new counter tops. A new adition includes a family room and office. The master bath features a soaking tub and separate shower. The home has an attic fan as well as a covered porch at 2 of the 3 entrances. The yard is fenced and shady and the list goes on! $139,800
Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more. Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. NEGOTIABLE. _________________ AT T E N T I O N ! OFFHUNTERS, SHORE PERSONOUTDOORS NEL, MEN Military Items For Sale: Lg. mosnetting-$10 quito ea/$5-3 or more, ruck sacks-$50, sleeping bags w/liners-$30, Abags (lg. enough for hunting gear, clothing misc. other etc, ALL items)-$15. MUST GO. Call 850226-3389. _________________ Trees For Sale: Peach, Fig, Japanese Plum. $5 each. Call 985-691-9466. _________________ Generator For Sale: 20 kw, ONAN, 4 cyl., Cummins diesel, radiator cool, very quiet, low hours, with manuals. In great condition. $5,900. OBO. Call 985-637-7029. _________________ Camper Accessories For Sale: Reese 5th wheel hitch, quick slide for short bed truck. $150. Call 504645-1772. _________________
SBL Construction, LLC has an opening for a heavy equipment operator that also holds a Class B CDL with air brakes with clean driving record. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Chabert Electrical Services, LLC in need of an Exp. Electrician. Must provide own trans. & hand tools. Please call 985-291-0876 FMI. _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging has an opening for a Home Meal Deliver for the Galliano area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly home bound clients. Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a drivers license check, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. No restrictions on lifting (able to lift 30 lbs. or more). Pay rate is $9.72 an hour. Mileage is reimbursed at .51 cents a mile. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m. Apply at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office, 4876 Hwy 1, Mathews, LA (located in the old Walmart building). For more information call Angie Pertuit at (985) 532-0457. _________________ Holiday Inn and Suites is Now Hiring! Full time breakfast attendant. Applicants must be willing to work. Must be able to work early hours from 5:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. And must be able to multitask. Must have an outgoing personality, and can easily make conversations with guests, greeting them while serving breakfast. Please apply in person. No phone calls. _________________ Sales Clerk needed. Apply within at B&B Hardware in Larose. _________________
Golden Meadow (Port Fourchon)
LAND
MLS 112501: 5-10 acres of property located in Cut Off on Hwy. 3235. $100,000.
MERCHANDISE
Since 1916
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
Certified Rigger Full Time Position
Crosby Tugs is seeking a full time experienced rigger. Must be experienced in working with pile and basic rigging, able to work away from home, must have own transportation. Applicant must have a valid TWIC card. Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances
Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282
www.thelafourchegazette.com Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985693-4316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ 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 985258-8785. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South/ Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ 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 _________________
SERVICES
Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ 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. _________________ CHEAP CHEAP DIRT FOR SALE: 20 loads or more, bulldozer free. Call 985-2586533. Fine dirt, yard dirt or fill dirt. Limestone. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
CAPTAINS
200 Ton or greater w/Towing Endorsement All applicants must have valid TWIC, Passport (or must be able to acquire), MMC Competitive pay & benefits
NO PHONE CALLS
RESUME & MERCHANT MARINE DOCUMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED BY:
Mail: Servicio Marina Superior 106 Canal Blvd. Thibodaux, LA 70301
Email: smsadmin@4barges.com
CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for
CDL DRIVER Full Time Position
Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. This position is required to have a Class A CDL license. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and/or groceries to various locations. Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours. Other duties will be assigned as needed. Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances
Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer
K-Mar Supply of Fourchon
Full Time Clerk is now accepting applications for a
Job duties include: (but not limited to) Answering phones, taking care of light paperwork, and data entry. Computer experience preferred. Candidate must be a fast learner, multi-tasked and be self-motivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Kajun Truck Stop)
No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!
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CLASSIFIED ADS
Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ I do house and office cleaning. Onetime, weekly, monthly, etc. Experienced. Call 985-232-1820. _________________ Bayou Bee Farms Bee removal service. Call for estimates. 985-677-4035 or 985693-3859. Eric Zak _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Quality Roofing By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 986-696-7912. Leave message. _________________ Double J Roofing Specializing in ReRoofs, Metal Roofs, Aluminum Roofs, Patio enclosures and repairs. 20 years experience doing business in all parishes. Get the best for less! One call, we do it all! Free estimates and senior discounts. Financing available. 985-722-3129, 985722-6129.
NOTICES
Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ I am applying to the Office of Alcohol Beverage Control in the State of Louisiana and the Town of Grand Isle for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Jefferson at the following address: 1851 Hwy. 1, Suite B, Grand Isle, LA 70358. Doing business as: Old Blue Chair Bar & Grill. /s/ Don Hargroder, Hurricane Hole Management, LLC. _________________
PETS
Pure Chihuahuas For Sale: 1 brown female; 1 white male; 1 male Chihuahua (4 mth); chocolate females Chihuahua (1.5 year old). Friendly with kids. (985) 2788662. _________________ HQHA Registered Quarter Horse For Sale: 8-year-old Buckskin Geldin, $1500. 2 saddles and accessories for sale, $250. 985-258-4864. _________________
PRAYERS
Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting 985-637-8633 _________________
Baby Sitter Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age. Call 985696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________
PRAYER TO ST. JUDE Most Holy Apostle, St. Jude, Faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make us, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consultation and help of heaven in all my necessities tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (here make request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to grtefully encourage devotion to you, Amen. Than you St. Jude for granting me petition. Say 3 Our Fathers and 3 Hail Maryy’s for 9 days ________________________ ST. JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us to St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude for granting my petition. _______________________
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OBITUARIES
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ELAINE EZELL Elaine Rousse Ezell, 66, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016. A Memorial service was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, March 10th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Elvest Rousse (Jean); sister, Ruby R. Callais; sister in law, Iris Rousse; nephews, Michael Callais (Linda), Jon Callais (Robin); great nephews and nieces, Eddie Callais (Juliet), Jace Callais (Celeste), Joni Callais, Ryan Callais (Crystal). She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Antoinette Guidry Rousse; brothers, Calvin Rousse and Carlton Rousse; great nephew, Craig Callais. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a woman of Faith, member of Retired Teachers, member of Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _________________________
BERNICE GUIDRY Bernice Toups Guidry, 93, a native of St. Charles and resident of Raceland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, March 6, 2016. A Memorial Service was held at St. Hilary Catholic Church on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m., with a burial followed in Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Ronny Guidry and wife Mary, Ricky Guidry and wife Emily “Jeanne�, Tommy Guidry and wife Melinda; daughters, Myrline Guidry Chiasson and Melissa Guidry Folse and husband Matt; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren and her sister, Kate Toups Danos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Guidry; parents, Thomas Sr. and Harriet Bourgeois Toups; brothers, Edward Toups and Thomas Toups, Jr.; sisters, Annie Zeringue, Lena Bourgeois and Irene Gaudet; grandsons, Todd Chiasson and Rusty Guidry; and son-in-law, Teddy Joseph Chiasson, Jr. She is now resting in her eternal home with her Lord Jesus Christ and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank her physicians, TRMC Rehab Unit and Home Health and St. Joseph Hospice for their caring services. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. _________________________
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CAROL COLOMBEL Carol “Knot Head� A. Colombel Jr., 88, a native of Plaquemines Parish and resident of Larose, passed away March 8th, 2016. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose on March 11, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. till service time. A Funeral Mass had begun at 1:00 p.m. with burial followed in the Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorena “Dena� L. Colombel; sons, Charles “Chuck� Colombel and wife Claudette, Don Colombel and wife Prisilla, Chad “Beaver� Colombel and wife Anita, and Joey Colombel and wife Rose; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carol A. Colombel Sr. and Pauline L. Colombel; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; and sister Audrey Buras. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _________________________
DINAH MILLER Dinah Lee Molaison Miller, 77, a native of Golden Meadow, and a resident of Houston, TX, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. Visitation was held on Saturday, March 12, at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, LA from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A funeral service began at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux, LA. She is survived by her sisters, Alice M. Terrebonne, Jacqueline Baxter, and Linda Molaison; nephews, Wendell Molaison, Joel Baxter, and Chris Molaison; nieces, Allison Compeaux, Evelyn Molaison, Dina Kong, Bridget Quiroz, and Betty Grace Hotard; 4 grandnieces; 2 grandnephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil M. Miller; parents, Lawrence and Lena C. Molaison; brothers, Reynold Molaison and wife, Beverly, Wallace Molaison and wife, Yaune, and Vaughn R. Baxter. Arrangements entrusted to Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux, LA. _________________________
Jennifer’s wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement - not even her parent’s nasty divorce. Her mother had found the perfect dress to wear, and would be the bestdressed mother-of-the-bride ever! A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father’s new, young wife had bought the exact same dress as her mother! Jennifer asked her father’s new young wife to exchange it, but she refused. “Absolutely not! I look like a million bucks in this dress, and I’m wearing it,� she
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A recent development may bring you luck and turn out in your favor, Aries. If financial deals seem lucrative, go ahead and trust your instincts to move ahead. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, maintaining a long-distance relationship or friendship can be challenging, but you have what it takes to make the most of the situation. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Fun is ahead if you are willing to take some risks. Take a chance and hang out with a new crowd this week. These might be just the people to add some hop to your step. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 This is a terrific week to sit down and talk with someone you have not seen in a while. Enjoy this reunion and all the laughs that come with strolling down Memory Lane. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Your love life may take an exciting turn, Leo. Prepare for what’s ahead by letting someone else take control for a little while. Expect something to happen out of the blue.
replied. Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, “Never mind sweetheart. I’ll get another dress. After all, it’s your special day.� A few days later, they went shopping, and did find another gorgeous dress for her mother. When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, “Aren’t you going to return the other dress? You really don’t have another occasion where you could wear it.� Her mother just smiled and replied, “Of course I do, dear! I’m wearing it to the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.�
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may feel a bit more free now that you have unburdened yourself of some debts. Enjoy this newfound financial freedom but remember to watch your spending. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You are feeling helpful and generous this week. Spread that spirit to others who may be l ess fortunate than you by volunteering at a soup kitchen or pitching in elsewhere. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Joint ventures are the way to go this week. Pooling your resources provides the chance for you and a friend to go bigger and better on something you both want to do. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Unresolved issues might crop up this week, Sagittarius. However, you can tackle anything that comes your way i f you think out all of the angles. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it is important to speak your mind, even when you are not sure how your opinions will be received. Share your opinions and ask others for theirs.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, communication is your best bet this week. Make an effort to speak openly with loved ones and you will be glad for having made the extra effort. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Now is a great time to work on new relationships, Pisces. Pay extra attention to a newfound friend or love interest.
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Sunday, March 13, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Pope’s response to wall building raises the question “who is a Christian?” On his recent flight home from Mexico, someone asked Pope Francis whether a Catholic could vote for “a person like” Donald Trump, given the candidate’s description of Mexican immigrants as drug dealers and rapists and his plan for a wall along the US-Mexican border. Pope Francis responded, “We must see if he said things in that way, and in this I give the benefit of the doubt.” Then he went on to say, “A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not of building bridges, is not Christian. This is not the gospel.” This pope has always emphasized the church’s obligation to do what Jesus did – reach out to the poor, the refugees, people with diseases, those in prison, those who are hurting. Jesus himself was accused of hanging around with the “wrong crowd”: tax collectors, prostitutes, sinners and a group of smelly fishermen. It’s easy to claim to be a follower of Jesus, a Christian. Yet many people who make that claim have very little resemblance to Jesus and his teaching. Jesus said, “By their fruits you will know them.” Let us look at some qualities we might find in a real Christian. Jesus told us that the basic commandment is to “love God with your whole heart, soul and strength, and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.” That
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Charis Church
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet - (504) 952-6603
So. Lafourche Assembly of God
means we put God first in our lives. We worship our loving God every Sunday, we spend time conversing with the Almighty who invites us into a loving relationship. We also are to love others with the same love we show to ourselves. This means we do not put other people down, we do not call anyone names, we reach out and help those who are less fortunate. We should never use people for our personal gain. We should always act out of love. Jesus also told us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. (Mt. 5:44) How often have you heard people praying for the conversion of terrorists who are trying to kill us? Jesus forgave those who crucified him, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” Real Christians forgive; pseudo Christians hold on to grudges. When we forgive, we share the love of God with others and rid ourselves of dangerous poisons that can prevent us from growing spiritually. A Christian is also someone who believes in the essential dignity and worth of every human being and is willing to stand up and defend their rights. That would include immigrants and refugees, those who live and work here without papers, or who are trying to migrate to the United States, who are uprooted by poverty and war. That would also include those who are being murdered by drug traffickers, who are victims of crime, who are being raped and sexually and physically abused. A real Christian would uphold the right of everyone from conception to the grave. Jesus also taught us not to be greedy. He said, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”
New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland
Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Crosspoint Church 16640 West Main St., Cut Off Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. (Near S. Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Kevin Bruce - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com
First Baptist Church of Grand Isle
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. 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
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 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
1859 Fontinelle - Lockport
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
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.
He later reminded us, “Where your treasure is, there is your heart.” A true Christian uses the things of this world as a means, not as an end. Jesus also told us, “You can’t serve God and money.” Jesus was interested in the root of things – the essential, the core, the
heart of things. He asked us not to lie but to stand completely by the truth in every situation in our lives. Every day we are tempted in many ways to alter the truth. A Christian tries to be true to oneself and honest with everyone else. A true Christian is authentic.
Pictured are the members of the South Lafourche Ducks Unlimited Varsity Chapter. Back row, left to right, Luke Vizier, Representative; Brennan Carrier, Representative; Toby Malcombe, Representative. Front row, left to right, Brianna Galliano, Vice President; Adam Gisclair, President; Rilan Percle, Recorder; and Alison Gaubert, Treasurer.
Local S.L. Ducks Unlimited Varsity Chapter earns honors
TOPS LA #0376 Galliano recently presented a donation to the Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center. Pictured from left to right are, Linda Hebert, TOPS Leader; Camilla Pitre, Center Aid; and Tillie Breaux, TOPS Secretary.
The SL Ducks Unlimited Varsity Chapter earned a top ten finish in the Country. The Chapter, started in 2014, has racked up a first place finish in 2014 and 2015, and was ranked 3rd in the Country for Varsity Chapters. With nearly 40 varsity chapters across the country, a top ten finish is a huge compliment to the dedication of the students and the community that supports them. The Ducks Unlimited Varsity program began in 2005. Through the past 10 years, the number of active Varsity chapters in the United States has increased steadily. In 2014, 35 chapters were responsible for raising more than $236,500 for duck habit restoration and conservation. Recently, the community has seen an uptick in Ducks Unlimited Projects. Projects that have been
The Golden Meadow Lions Club is sponsoring a program to provide financial assistance for the purchase of hearing aids for those individuals with limited financial resources. Applicants will be evaluated on financial need. You can obtain more information and applications by contacting Lion Pat France at 985-258-1544, Lion Ray C. Bernard at 632-2312, or Lion Henry Lafont, Jr. at 693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member.
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.
FULL GOSPEL
Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos
Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL
Community Bible Church of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off
Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com
Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992
Victory Life Church
1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
13298 East Main - Larose
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.
Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons
Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
completed are the Bayou O’Lours Marsh Creation Project and the Grand Bayou Hydrology Project at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA. Also, on the books for 2016-2017 are two projects in the Catfish Lake area. Those include the Golden Meadow Marsh Creation Project which will create 50 acres of marsh along the levee, and the Bayou Monnaie project, which will create 80 acres of marsh. These projects with several more in the works show a positive shift in DU projects to benefit the South Lafourche area. SL Duck Unlimited Varsity Chapter extends thanks to the community and parents that took time out of their busy schedules and supported the chapter. With continued dedication and hard work from the students and the Chapter, there will be ducks for future generations to enjoy.
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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JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
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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 18190 West Main St., Galliano
Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com
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LUTHERAN
Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma
(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.
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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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“We could have done better. It is not a great day for the state of Louisiana,� Gov. John Bel Edwards said after the special session shut down. The Legislature returns for its three-month regular session next week, but taxes can’t be considered. The Democratic governor and lawmakers already were talking Wednesday night about the possibility of a second special session in June, to try to raise more revenue to stop cuts on July 1. Haggling went into the final minutes of the session on the sales tax bills that formed the centerpiece of this year’s budget bailout: a 1-cent state sales tax hike and the removal of some tax breaks on the state’s existing 4cent sales tax. The sales tax bills passed in such a flurry of last-minute votes that the details of the tax changes and even the size of the remaining budget gap for next year were murky. Bill sponsors raced to beat the session deadline, giving them little time to explain the details before lawmakers were taking votes for final passage. Lobbyists sifted through the final reports in the Capitol halls. Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego, choked up after the votes were taken, apologizing to senators and to the general public. “That’s not the way to conduct the people’s business,� Alario said. Later, he wiped away tears as he talked about the “drastic, drastic cuts� that could be on the horizon. “I just dread what’s coming,� he said. Senators were interested in passing further taxes, but they ran into roadblocks with House Republican leaders who balked on many of the ideas. House Speaker Taylor Barras, R-New Iberia, said he was “a little disappointed that we couldn’t have closed the gap further.� “But I respect the body and their individual votes. These are tough financial votes to make for individuals and for businesses,� Barras said. Louisiana started the session facing a shortfall estimated to reach $900 million that had to be closed within three months, and a gap estimated to top $2 billion in
the fiscal year that begins July 1, the worst budget woes the state has seen in nearly 30 years. Edwards and lawmakers agreed to $400 million in patchwork financing and more than $160 million in spending reductions. But they were at odds on taxes to fill the remaining holes, with House Republicans blocking many of Edwards’ proposals. Lawmakers backed a 22-cent per pack cigarette tax hike that begins April 1, a new tax on hotel rooms booked through short-term rental sites like Airbnb and a reinstated car rental tax. Alcohol taxes will rise April 1, boosting the cost of a case of beer by 18 cents. Some business tax breaks will be lessened. And the state will try to collect more sales taxes from online retailers. The 25-day special session began on Valentine’s Day, with dire warnings of college campus shutdowns, shuttered safety net hospitals for the poor and eliminated health programs for the disabled and elderly. The session was a stark greeting for three dozen freshmen lawmakers who barely learned how to cast votes before being asked to choose between the highly unpopular choices of raising taxes or taking a hatchet to higher education and government services. In office since January, Edwards said the budget instability he inherited from Republican former Gov. Bobby Jindal was so awful that without higher taxes, the cuts threatened to keep the LSU Tigers from playing football this fall. Both the House and Senate agreed to raise Louisiana’s 4-cent state sales tax by another penny for every dollar spent, for 27 months. A group of House Republicans — backed by business organizations — had proposed raising it even higher. Democrats objected, saying it would too heavily hit the poor and would let businesses off too easily in sharing the burden of balancing the budget. The larger sales tax hike stalled. The governor sought changes to the income-tax brackets that could have middle- and upper-income taxpayers paying more. But that hit resistance from Republicans. ___
Louisiana budget shortfall could still top $50 million Sunday, March 16, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tax bills were rushed through in such frenzy in the final minutes of the special legislative session that the governor, lawmakers and their financial advisers were still trying Thursday to sift through the implications. This year’s budget could be out of balance anywhere from $30 million to more than $50 million. But that figure remained unclear as the Legislature’s fiscal analysts tallied up estimates of how much the sales tax increases passed in the session’s closing minutes would raise. “It’s hard for us to get a real fix on what the shortfall will be,� Senate Finance Chairman Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, said even as he asked lawmakers to support the final budget rebalancing bill Wednesday evening. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration and lawmakers are negotiating with the chemical industry, trying to end a lawsuit pending against the state — and to release more than $20 million-plus in
taxes paid under protest, to help whittle away this year’s remaining shortfall. However, Edwards spokesman Richard Carbo said no deal had been reached yet. One thing seems more certain: lawmakers fell far short of balancing next year’s budget. The gap for the 2016-17 fiscal year that begins July 1 is estimated at as much as $800 million. “We’re trying to piece that together, but it’ll be some drastic, drastic cuts,� said Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego. Lawmakers meet in a regular session that begins Monday, but they’re limited in how they might be able to lessen those cuts because they can’t consider taxes in that threemonth session. Legislative leaders and the Democratic governor said a second special session might be needed to stop the threat of deep slashing to health care programs for the poor and disabled and for public college campuses. “I don’t see any other way,� said Sen. J.P. Mor-
rell, D-New Orleans. He said even if the tax measures raise more money than the conservative estimates that were predicted, “we’re still hundreds of millions of dollars from where we need to be.� But first, the Edwards administration and lawmakers need to make sure all the pieces used to rebalance this year’s budget — and close a gap that at one point was estimated to top $900 million — fall into place by June 30. The rebalancing plan assumes $200 million in Gulf oil spill recovery money will be paid to the state in the next three months. But the settlement deal that contains the money hasn’t been received. Another $82 million used to plug budget holes this year hinges on a refinancing of the state’s bond debt, which must be approved by the State Bond Commission. Assuming those items happen as projected, Edwards and legislative leaders cited figures of a $30 million remaining gap. However, that assumed nearly $24 million
in account balances across state government would be used to fill budget holes. The bill containing that maneuver never received final passage in the hectic last minutes of the special session. That means the true gap for this year’s budget could top $50 million. Decisions for how to close that shortfall would need to happen quickly, with only three months remaining in the fiscal year. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
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BTNEP has successful crab trap removal event Sunday, March 13, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
On February 20, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP), in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held their crab trap removal event in the Barataria Basin near Lafitte. Over 30 volunteers, including boat owners and on the ground volunteers were in attendance to aid in the removal of 844 derelict or “ghost” crab traps from the Barataria Basin. Each volunteer donated approximately seven hours of their time equaling over 200 combined man hours for the event. The event took place at the Jean Lafitte Harbor located at the end of LA 45. In the week that followed the event, BTNEP and LDWF staff picked up an additional 250 abandoned crab traps totaling more than 1000 abandoned traps that were collected and smashed for disposal. According to Seth Moncrief, BTNEP Public
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 offense shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
MARCH 7, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lekeisha Williams, 25, Houma. Contempt of court (3 cts.); fugitive. Jace Theriot, 21, Houma. Contempt of court. Jordan Brooks, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Melanie Hebert, 35, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole. Toby Matherne, 44, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (MISD). Errick Pensis, 19, Houma. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (felony); possession of cannabinoids/ synthetic marijuana (MISD); possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (MISD). Richard Bozarth, 31, Lockport. Possession of marijuana, 1st offense (principal). Victor Bimah, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts.).
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Last month, volunteers removed 844 derelict crab traps from the Barataria Basin. LDFW and BTNEP staff picked up an additional 250 traps bringing the total to more than 1,000.
Involvement Coordinator, “The goal of the event was to remove abandoned traps, which increase mortality of blue crabs and other species, as well as, create navigation hazards. The project was funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program and LDWF.” The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) for provided the volunteers and staff with a jambalaya lunch and to Jean Lafitte Harbor for providing free boat launches to all the volunteers with boats.
Todd Chiasson, 32, Lockport. Cruelty to juveniles with force or violence; DAB aggravated assault; resisting and officer. Mary Duet, 32, Houma. Fugitive from justice (2 cts.). Shalonda Robertson, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. MARCH 8, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Devin Falgout, 22, Raceland. Battery of emergency room personnel, emergency service personnel, or a healthcare professional. MARCH 9, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dustin Mantia, 22, Nevada. Distribution of LSD. Kendell Johnson, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Kenneth Chambers, 34, Raceland. Contempt of court; violation of probation and parole; no seat belt; resisting an officer. Stacy Porche, 27, Montegut. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. Dwan Demere, 37, Montegut. Possession of Xanax; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Edward Schertler, 40, Thibodaux. Possession of/ dealing in firearms with obliterated number/ mark; illegal carry of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; possession of marijuana (1st); illegal possession of stolen things; possession of suboxone; taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Dane Plaisance, 30, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts.). MARCH 9, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Egypt Walker, 20, Napoleonville. Theft; SCDTP. Eldred Johnson, 21, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Eldrionne Johnson, 23, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Quentin Mouton, 25, Houma. Contempt of court. Donald Anderson, 43, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Kristopher Becnel, 25, Thibodaux. Enter/ remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. April Collins, 19, Thibodaux. Enter/ remain after being forbiddenimmovable structure; theft of goods; purchase and pubic possession of alcoholic beverages.
“We want to thank everyone that helped with the 2016 Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo,” said Moncrief. “It was a great effort that removed four thirtyyard dumpsters worth of traps from the waters near Lafitte, LA.” The state’s Derelict Crab Trap Removal Program has been a cooperative effort removing more than 25,000 crab traps from Louisiana’s coast for more than a decade.
BTNEP is one of the 28 national estuary programs in the United States. All or parts of sixteen Louisiana parishes are located in the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary system. For more information on BTNEP, visit our website page at www.btnep.org or like us on Facebook.
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