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Sunday, March 19, 2017

LWF calls for more funding, management for Elmer’s Island

Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is calling for available restoration funding from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill to be used for enhanced management of Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge. A proposed $22 million W project has been officially removed from the Deepwater Horizon National Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustee Council’s early restoration plan for Louisiana. Removal of this project makes funding available for alternative projects designed to provide and enhance recreational opportunities. The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority heard a presentation this week on three projects under consideration for reallocation of these funds. See Elmer’s Island Page 3-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, MAR. 20

LAF. FIRE DISTRICT #2 7:00 p.m. 806 Crescent Ave., Lockport TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall TUESDAY, MAR. 21

LA TABLE FRANCAISE 3:00 p.m. South Lafourche Library 16241 East Main - Galliano

NO. LAF. LEVEE DISTRICT 5:00 p.m. 3862 Hwy. 1 - Raceland CZM ADVISORY COMM. 5:30 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

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Louisiana eyes overhaul of its criminal justice system

Getting it done …

State seeks to lessen its highest-inthe-nation prison population By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A criminal justice task force wrapped up months and put its final stamp V S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINEof •debate LAROSE Thursday on a package of recommenC • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE dations estimated to lessen Louisiana’s highest-in-the nation prison population by 13 percent over the next decade. The next move will be decided by lawmakers. Gov. John Bel Edwards embraced the work from the Justice Reinvestment Task Force, which has presented proposals for a sweeping rewrite of Louisiana’s criminal sentencing laws and its approach to prisoner rehabilitation. The Democratic governor said state corrections policy has been “driWork appears to be getting done around the Town of Lockport. Crews were seen doing repair ven by fear” for decades, rather than work recently to some of the sidewalks in town that have been buckling or breaking, causing a “hope balanced by reason.” hazard to those walking or riding bikes across them. “It is not true that being tough on The Town of Lockport Town Hall office will also be staying open longer on Fridays until 4 p.m. crime is always being smart on to better serve the residents of the town. crime,” Edwards said. If the full package proposed by the task force is enacted by lawmakers, it is estimated to drop the prison population by 4,800 people and lessen state corrections spending by a net of $150 million by 2027. By MELINDA DESLATTE Gov. John Bel Edwards said the downgrade

Louisiana gets third credit downgrade in a year Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s credit took a new dip Wednesday, as a national rating agency downgraded the state because of its continued financial uncertainty, making it more expensive to borrow money for roadwork and construction projects. S&P Global Ratings dropped Louisiana’s rating one notch, the third national rating agency to downgrade the state’s credit since February 2016, as Louisiana continues to struggle with financial gaps that have stretched over nine years. In its analysis, S&P also declared Louisiana’s financial outlook “negative.” The rating agency cited weak tax collections, declines in the oil and gas industry and use of patchwork fixes to fill recent deficits. The agency notes that $1.5 billion in temporary taxes and other revenue passed by state lawmakers expires in mid-2018, creating further instability.

shows the need for “structural tax and budget reform” in the upcoming legislative session that begins in April. “There is a responsible way that we can reform our tax structure to make it fair and predictable for businesses and also bring in sufficient revenue to support the state services a vast majority of state legislators believes (are) important,” the governor said in a statement. The downgrade comes a week before Louisiana plans a general obligation bond sale to borrow $180 million for construction work. Credit agency ratings help determine interest rates on bonds, so the upcoming sale could become pricier. “This is not totally unexpected, because the state’s budget and supporting revenues continue to be problematic,” Treasurer Ron Henson said in a statement. See Credit Page 3-A

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A criminal justice task force finalized a package of ways to lessen Louisiana’s highest-in-the-nation prison population. But the next move will be decided by lawmakers.

Area bridge repairs and updates …

TOWN OF LOCKPORT 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Room 710 Church St. - Lockport

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 22 LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. Fourchon Office 108 A.O. Rappelet Road

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Horoscopes...................4-A Lottery.............................2-A

News In Brief..................3-A Obituaries........................5-A

Worship Directory............6-A

Bridge updates Work should be concluded on the Galliano Bridge (near the St. Joseph Catholic Church) within a month, according to a spokesman with the Lafourche Parish Government Public Works Department, weather permitting. News on the Valentine Bridge, however, is not as encouraging. The antiquated structure is in major need of repair and Parish Government is in the process of getting estimates on the work needed to be done and finding the financing to do it. This bridge will be out indefinitely.

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More closures coming The West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge on LA 1, crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway in Larose, will be closed continuously to vehicular traffic from 7:00 a.m. Monday, March 27 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 26. This is a 24-hour/day closure that is necessary for crews and equipment to remove and replace bridge machinery, structural steel members, electric motors, control center and switchboard. The $24.1 million project is designed to extend the life of the existing structure and is estimated for completion in the fall.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWS TO USE!

St. Joseph Altar set for this Sun. in Galliano

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano will host a St. Joseph Altar on Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A shrimp spaghetti lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donations to help the needy are appreciated. All are invited.

LFD1 parade, dinner to be held this Sun.

The Lafourche Fire District #1 volunteers will host a parade, dinner, auction and raffle on Sunday, March 19. Dinner consisting of baked chicken and rice dressing will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Raceland Ag Center for $8 a plate. Dine in or take out is available. Drinks and desserts will also be available for purchase. The parade will start at 11 a.m. at the Central Market on La 1 and end on Bowie Road on La 308 in Raceland. The auction will begin at 1 p.m. at the Raceland Ag Center.

Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations]. The store is open on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. The CCC offers a large assortment of on sale clothing and shoes, plus purses, bags, books, and many other items.

Early registration due March 22 for MK5K

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. A donation of $7 will receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert. Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

Commodities to be given out Wed., Thurs.

Craft show slated for Mar. 25 in Lockport

Church to celebrate anniversary this Sun.

CCC clearance sale begins Mon.

SLHS to host retired teachers lunch Thurs.

The Catholic Community Center is having a $1.50 per bag of clothing clearance sale beginning Monday, March 20. It is anticipated that the sale will run through March after which spring clothing will be placed in the store at regular prices. The CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South

Relay For Life of South Lafourche team captain and event leadership team meeting will be held at Lady of the Sea Educational Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on March 23. Team captains meet first. A meal will be provided. Relay for Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, from noon to 10 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center. The survivor parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the South Lafourche Library and make its way to the LCC. For more information on the survivor parade, contact Polly at 985-258-6558 or Mary at 985-632-4121 or 985-258-2852.

The MK5K will be held on Saturday, April 8 starting at Cut Off Elementary School and ending at LCO Middle School. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at C.O.E.S. and the race will begin at 8 a.m. A one-mile fun run will begin and end at LCO Middle School. Race day registration is on site at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. Cost for either race is $20 and includes a t-shirt. Awards will be given for various categories. Shirts are guaranteed to entrants registered by Wednesday, March 22. For more information or to register in advance, contact Susan Bruce at 985637-5776 or Molly Bourgeois / Celeste Breaux at L.C.O.M.S. at 985-6933273. Proceeds benefit the Give Kids the World Village.

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22 at Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, March 23 at Raceland Recreation Center.

The Israelite Baptist Church will celebrate their annual church anniversary on March 19 at 2 p.m. Rev. Ronnie Williams will be the guest speaker.

Relay for Life team meeting March 23

On Thursday, March 23, South Lafourche High School will host a teacher retirement luncheon in accordance with Lafourche Parish’s Retired Teachers’ Day. The luncheon will be from 11:15 to 12:30 p.m. in South Lafourche teachers’ lounge. All South Lafourche High School teacher retirees are invited to attend.

American Legion Post 83, of Lockport, will host its first annual Spring Craft Show event on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., inside the Post home located at 921 Veterans St., in Lockport. The event will feature approximately 35 crafters and will be held rain or shine! The Easter Bunny will also be there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to great the kids. Bring your cameras! Hot dogs, hamburgers, sweets and more will be sold. Proceeds will benefit local veterans and needy children.

Ladies conference slated for March 25

New Beginnings Church will host a ladies conference on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. at 13051 East Main St., Larose, LA. Rev. Mandy Holloway will be this year’s guest preacher. Join for worship, fellowship and the Word. Refreshments will follow. FMI contact Louise Dantin at 985-278-1772.

Due to limited space, community events submitted for publication will be published under the Calendar of Events / News to Use column for free twice ONLY. Any organization or club wishing to have their event published more than twice will have to pay a $10 fee each time the event is published after the two-time limit.

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The Bayou Travelers Chip Run will be held Saturday, March 25 at the Cut Off Youth Center. Registration is from 8 – 10 a.m., last vehicle out 10 a.m., last vehicle in 3 p.m. Raffle tickets are available for a gun drawing. Plate lunches, auction, music and fun are slated for the day! Proceeds to benefit Veterans groups, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital towards purchase of a Live X-Ray machine and other Bayou Travelers charities.

Local church to sell seafood fondue Fri.

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Chère Tante Ca

Words of advice from a Good Ole Cajun Woman!

[Dear Aunt Ka-Me-La]

Dear Tante Camilla, Where you been? Nobody knows if you kicked the bucket or what. You just all of a sudden stopped writing. Signed, An Avid Reader Dear Avid Reader: Well now I guess you know I didn’t kick the bucket. Although one time I did kick a whole bucket of gros crevettes off the wharf when we was unloading at the shed and poo-yi did Clovis want to skin me alive. Pauvre Clovis though, he never said nothing. He just shook his head and his big oreilles would turn rouge, rouge. Anyway, bonjour mes

LCOA membership, board meetings slated for April 19

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. will hold its annual membership meeting on April 19, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office, 4876 Hwy 1, Mathews, LA. The regular board of directors meeting will immediately follow the annual membership meeting. Anyone with questions should contact Charlene at 985-532-0457.

amis. This is Tante Camilla finally back from a little break. So venez ici and écoutez. At first I had to take a little break because my great-niece was getting married and I told her momma that I would help cook and serve the food at the wedding and all that. Chère mon Dieu, what a radoter. Weddings aren’t simple like they used to be back when me and Clovis got married. We just got in the pirogue on Christmas Eve and rode across the bayou to the church in our nicest clothes and the priest married us right there. Then we rode back across the bayou and we had a big meal at his grom’s house while nonc T played the fiddle and everyone danced and sang. It was so nice. Now a days you got the big speakers with the boom boom boom that they call music and the kids doing all kinds of things looking like they having a seizure on the dance floor. I don’t think they could two-step if their life depended on it. Then they have to take pictures for two hours and nobody can eat or drink or nothing while they do all that. Talk about a pain in the fess. When I was finally rested up after all that work, the lady at the

Relay for Life to host luncheon March 26

Relay for Life organizers will host their 13th annual memorial cake bingo and luncheon on Sunday, March 26 at the Larose Civic Center. The luncheon begins at 10:30 a.m. Takeouts available. A donation of $8 will get you gumbo, rice and potato salad or jambalaya, potato salad and bread. Cake bingo begins at 1 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Gazette said nobody had sent in any questions. So I didn’t have anything to answer. For several weeks nobody wrote in so I figured y’all had forgotten about me. Then the lady at the Gazette called me the other day and said everybody keeps asking what happened to me. Well, if y’all would send in some questions then I’d have something to write about. So pick up the crayon and get some papier and send me your questions. Or if you rather do that stuff on your computer with the emails then you can do that too and the lady at the Gazette will give

me your questions. Eh ben, c’est tout pour asteur. When I get another question you’ll get another answer. -Tante Camilla

Readers can submit questions to Tante Camilla. She will respond to inquiries with sage advice that will also include a bit of humor and a lot of Cajun charm. Readers can send questions in the following ways: Mail: The Lafourche Gazette c/o Tante Camilla, P.O. Box 1450, Larose LA 70373, email: ads@TLGnewspaper.com, drop the letter off at The Lafourche Gazette during office hours (M-F, 8-4), or send a private message through The Lafourche Gazette’s Facebook page. Pen names can be used. The Gazette will not publish the letter writer’s name or personal information. Names may be changed to protect the letter writer or other parties involved.

Criminal From 1-A

Here’s a look at the issues being debated: CRITICISM OF LOUISIANA LAWS Supporters of the widely bipartisan effort said Louisiana has focused too heavily on locking up people for nonviolent and drug-related crimes, rather than on rehabilitation and treatment. The corrections system costs about $650 million a year, a hefty price tag that has drawn attention amid continuing state budget troubles. Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc said many prisoners are jailed for too long, out of step with other Southern states. And he said many have limited or no access to skills training and addiction programs to ready them for leaving, making them more likely to reoffend. The chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Bernette Johnson, told the story Thursday of a man arrested in 1994 for stealing shoes from a dollar store in the New Orleans area. Because he had prior drug convictions, Johnson said, the man was sentenced to 26 years and eight months in prison. “We have spent $665,000 to date to incarcerate (him) for a pair of cheap tennis shoes. I think we need to be smarter,” she said. “We can rehabilitate lives. We can send people home. And then they can take care of their families and they can pay taxes.” PROPOSALS FOR CHANGE The package of recommendations forwarded to state lawmakers would rewrite sentencing laws, expand probation and parole eligibility, invest more heavily in re-entry programs and lessen financial burdens on those convicted. The report proposes adopting a felony class system for crimes such as murder, robbery and burglary. Sentencing ranges would be clearly spelled out, along with eligibility criteria for prison alternatives. Supporters say that would end wide disparity in sentences. Other proposals would expand alternatives to prison, revise drug penal-

ties to target higher-level drug crimes and cut the window of time that certain prior convictions count toward classification as a habitual offender. The Justice Reinvestment Task Force — the 14member study group of judges, lawmakers, a sheriff, a district attorney and others — spent nearly a year working on the proposals, in close coordination with the Pew Charitable Trusts as an adviser. THE HURDLES FOR PASSAGE The push for a criminal justice overhaul has been embraced by a wide mix of political groups, from conservative and business organizations to liberal advocacy groups. But they’ll need to persuade lawmakers. “For all the work we’ve done, we’re just getting started,” said task force member and Sen. Dan Claitor, R-Baton Rouge. “We’ve got a triathlon to run from this point.” Disagreements already have emerged. District attorneys raised concerns about proposals that could lessen sentences for people convicted of violent crimes. The proposals were included in the recommendations despite a lack of unanimous support on the task force. Law enforcement officials expressed worry that lawmakers will enact the sentencing changes but use the savings to plug budget holes, rather than reinvest in training and treatment programs to improve public safety. ___ Online: The report is available at: http://bit.ly/2mO5RcH Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Credit

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“The state still has a lot of work to do, and this downgrade is Wall Street’s recognition of Louisiana’s continuing problems.” Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Louisiana’s credit rating in February 2016, and Fitch took a similar approach in April 2016. The agencies have described persistent budgetary imbalances and unsteadiness. The decline in oil prices has driven up unemployment rates in the state and hit its tax collections. S&P dropped the state’s rating on general obligation bonds from AA to AA-minus and on appropriation bonds from AA- to A-plus. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Commission ready to fund highway safety proposals

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is inviting government agencies and private sector groups

Elmer’s Island From 1-A

One project that could be considered is the Elmer’s Island Access Enhancement project that would address increased vehicle parking, kayak launches, an elevated boardwalk and culvert installations to allow improved hydrology and fish passage. The management plan and the addendum with details can be found at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/ refuge/elmers-island. “Early NRDA funding initially slated for another project should be allocated to Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge because it clearly meets the requirement for impact from the oil spill. Elmer’s Island is a popular recreational area in a valuable coastal habitat that would benefit greatly from expanded management and resources,” said Rebecca Triche, executive director for LWF. LWF supports the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) seeking additional funding from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement and other sources to ensure adequate management of Elmer’s Island Refuge for both people and wildlife. LDWF is encouraged to develop a more robust comprehensive management plan that expands on enhanced recreational use coupled with habitat and wildlife protection. Specific recommendations to accommodate recreational users include developing a visitor center, providing adequate parking places for vehicles, and creating launches for kayaks. A management plan for Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge must include methods to balance recreation opportunities, such as the long history of successful fishing along the beach, and protection for nesting shorebird and turtle habitats. LWF also suggests adding a coyote control program to protect nesting bird species. LWF would support transferring regulatory authority from LDWF’s Marine Fisheries Division to the Division of Wildlife under the Wildlife Management Area program, with personnel collaborating with the Office of Fisheries when appropriate. “Frequent users of Elmer’s Island have noted a need to control trash and provide more enforcement of regulations that protect wildlife and preserve the beauty of Elmer’s Island Refuge,” said Triche. LWF is suggesting placement of garbage receptacles on the refuge with funding for adequate facility maintenance. “We are encouraged to hear the possibilities for greater enhancement projects at Elmer’s Island. The Louisiana trustees have an opportunity to improve an important coastal area when deciding how to reallocate these funds. We believe that Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge is a great candidate for additional funding,” said Triche.

to apply for grants aimed at reducing highway fatalities. The commission says in a Monday news release that the applications should be for projects aimed at reducing fatalities, injuries and crashes. The proposals are being sought from local and state government agencies, corporations, hospitals, safety advocacy organizations, schools and individuals. Proposals can deal with any of a variety of issues, including education, prevention and law enforcement. The commission says the proposals must be submitted electronically. They will be accepted through March 26. Details are on the commission website at www.lahighwaysafety.org

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PT boat that saw WWII combat restored, back in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A U.S. Navy PT boat that sank three vessels and saw action in Europe in World War II is back in New Orleans where it was built, what historians describe as the nation’s only fully restored combat ship of that type from the era. The National World War II Museum said the 78-foot (24-meter) patrol torpedo boat — PT-305 — is the only fully restored and operational PT boat in the U.S. that took direct part in the conflict. Built in New Orleans where it was tested in 1943 and early 1944, the famed

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attack vessel is housed on Lake Pontchartrain. Painted in camouflage blues with the name U.S.S. Sudden Jerk emblazoned on its bow, the vessel is to begin offering $15 tours and $350 rides on April 1. ___

Commercial and crab trap closure to end March 22

The 30-day closure of the blue crab commercial fishery and use of crab traps will end Tuesday, March 21 at 11:59 p.m. Commercial and recreational crabbers may return their crab traps to Louisiana state waters beginning 30 minutes before legal sunrise, as described in statue, on Wednesday, March 22. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds commercial crabbers and recreational users of crab traps of state laws and regulations.

For more information, visit www.wlf.la.gov. To receive email alerts, signup at www.wlf.la. gov/signup.

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HIV-infected ex-lawman gets 15 years for sex with 2nd teen

CONVENT, La. (AP) — A former law enforcement officer who had sex with a teenager while infected with HIV has been sentenced in Louisiana to 15 years in prison and $500,000 in restitution. It’s the second guilty plea for 33-year-old Barlon

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Cammon, who was sentenced in October to 10 years for having sex with another teen. According to a report in The Advocate, St. James Parish prosecutors say Cammon intentionally exposed the boy to AIDS through carnal knowledge, never revealing his infection after they met through an online dating app. The earlier case involved a different teen in St. John the Baptist Parish. Cammon was a St. John sheriff’s deputy from 2007 to 2009, and a Gramercy police officer from 2009 to 2011.

Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com

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State: Seat belt usage at record rate in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s seat belt usage is at a record rate. According to a new study commissioned by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday that the usage rate for drivers and front-seat passengers is at an all-time high of 87.8 percent. That’s nearly a 2-percentage point increase over the previous year. The report shows the usage rate for AfricanAmericans jumped from 78.9 percent to 82.6 percent and Hispanic usage rates rose from 81 percent to 91.6 percent. White drivers and passengers showed modest increases, from 88.9 percent to 89.7 percent.

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HOMES

House For Sale with bayouside property: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; office; 2 car garage; 1750 sq.ft; huge partially fenced yard; 125’x288’; 14617 East Main, Cut Off; 985691-9475. _________________ Home for Sale in Golden Meadow: 145 N. 2nd St., 3BR, 2ba. 1400 sqft. Fenced-in yard with shed. Priced below appraisal at $99,500. 985-696-6016, leave message. _________________ 2011 Mobile Home For Sale: To be moved! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single wide, non smoking, furnished. $37,000 obo. Call 985-209-7899. _________________ House For Sale by Owner! 337-5172341 or 337-5172340. Golden Meadow. 3 bedroom, 2 bath 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: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, kitchen, living room, breakfast area, dining room, and utility room. Huge deck with swimming pool, 25x25 warehouse with 25x55 covered extension, perfect for RV or boat; lot size 100x145; completely remodeled in 2009; 220 East 14th Place, Larose. Call 985-6770281 if interested. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $2000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375 or 985-6936533. _________________

Commercial Property For Lease: Top location in South Lafourche. 1,100 square feet. Located at 16258 West Main St., Cut Off. Call 985991-1669 for more info. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: Double wide, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, no pets, central air/heat, $750/month and $500/deposit. For more information call 985-691-6136. Located at 130 Twin Acres Drive, Larose. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath located at 313 Comeaux Drive, Lockport. Rent $650 a month and $600 deposit. Contact 985258-6610 or 985-258-5273. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts. Apt. #4 is available for $675/month and a $600 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985-691-3104. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Cut Off. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, master bath has garden tub with separate stand up shower, partly furnished, washer/dryer, stove, fridge. No smoking, no pets. 985-6961650. _________________ House for Rent: Unfurnished 2BR, 1ba. stove, central heat, AC, quiet neighborhood. No pets, no smoking. $550/mo, $550/security deposit. Located on LA 1 in Galliano. FMI call 985-696-0229. Must sign a 6 month lease. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, $750/deposit; $750/month. For more information call 985665-1238 or 985-6376981. _________________ House For Rent: in Cut Off, available April 1. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, office (can be 4th bedroom), double garage, breeze way on large lot, $1200/month, $600 deposit. Call 985-6911102 or 985-2585559. _________________ Mobile Home For rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious mobile home, good neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, $725/month and $725/deposit. Call 985-637-7273. 152 East 58th Street, Cut Off. _________________ Apt For Rent: 3942 Hwy 90E, Apt. 2, Des Allemands; 3 bedrooms; 1 bath; $750/month; $700/ deposit. Call 985-6772778. _________________ For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/ month; $500/deposit. FMI: call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ Newly Renovated Home For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Ceramic tile flooring and countertops. Utilities paid. $1000 /month and $1000/ deposit. 131 West 191st St. in Galliano. No pets. No smoking. 985-637-7273. _________________ Home For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 ½ bath; ready to move in; great condition; Larose area; $600/month; $500/ deposit. 985-2782301. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom/ 1 bath located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apts. Apt #1 is available for $600/month and $610 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985-691-3104. _________________

For Rent: one bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/ month; $500/deposit. FMI: call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ 1 Bedroom Apt. For Rent: 12 month lease; unfurnished; preferably single person; no pets; no smoking; $480/ month plus dep., located on LA 308 near GM bridge. Call 985-258-6277. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; Lockport area; $300/deposit; $650 /rent. We pay electric and water. Access to free washer and dryer. 985-232-8445. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________ For Sale: Fig and Peach Trees; 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off, LA; 985-691-9466 or 985-632-2602. _________________ 19’ Alum Mud Boat For Sale: 44 inch bottom; 4.3 Chevy Vortec V6; Velvet drive clutch, $5,000. Farmall Cub Tractor with belly mower, $2,000. Call 985-691-1479. _________________ For Sale: Insulated panels, 4 x 6 x 5 ½”, sheet metal on both sides, $15 each or $12 for 20. Great for insulating anything. Also, Finish Mower for Herid HD-60, for tractor, almost new, $1200. Call 985-6372187. _________________

PRICE REDUCED

MLS 123860: Two homes sitting on 2 lots for the price of one! Can be used as a mother-in-law suite, rental property or more! Main house is 3BR, 2ba and apartment is 2BR, 1ba. Solid sheeting, two-car garage and much more! Great deal at $198,500! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

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

MLS 123443: This 4000 sqft. warehouse sits on more than 10.5 acres of land along East Main Street in Cut Off. It has several parking spaces, a restroom and wonderful windows to let in natural lighting for anyone thinking about turning it into a business / office. It’s priced right at $148,900! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

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

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2013 Polaris Ranger ATV For Sale: Good Condition; some extras added on already; for more information call 985-665-9567. If no answer, please leave message. _________________ Merchandise For Sale: 2-Mountain Bikes, $25 each; 2vacuum cleaners, $10 each; 2- twin bed frames, $15 each; 1electric dryer, $50; and dining room table with 8 chairs, $300. Call 291-3580. _________________ Moveable Barn For Sale: 16’W x 24’L x 13’H with loft and floor. $8,000 obo considered. Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________

LOOKING TO BUY

We Buy Gold, Silver and Diamonds Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985-227-2470. _________________

CAMPERS

2012 Puma Travel Trailer For Sale: 32 ft., great condition, $17,000 obo. 985691-4273. _________________

BOATS

50 ft. steel hull shrimp boat for sale with aluminum double rigs. V8-71 power and 271 Detroit generator. Asking $75,000 OBO. 985-991-8321. _________________

HELP WANTED

Medicaid Services Coordinator. Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) is seeking an individual to fill the above reference position. The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a human services field and must be QMRP qualified. Prior experience working with people with developmental disabilities helpful. Salary commensurate with experience. Interested persons should submit a resume and letter of interest to P.O. Box 405, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver and dependable operator/ roustabout. Must have own transportation. MUST pass drug screening and must be a hard worker. Call Frank at 985-665-1220 FMI. _________________ JOIN the BUDWIESER TEAM! Now Hiring – Part Time Store Merchandisers. 25 hours per week * no benefits * hourly rate. Afternoon, weekend & night work. Must pass physical & drug screen. Must have your own vehicle to use for work * mileage paid. Must have a smart phone. Apply in person * Buquet Distributing Co, 100 Eagles Nest Court, Houma. No calls please. _________________

The Lafourche Council on Aging has a job opening for a homemaker in the Raceland area. This job is for 20 hours per week at $9.91 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must have reliable transportation with working odometer. Must have clean driving record. Must provide liability insurance. Must have phone service. Applications will be taken until Friday, March 24 at 12 noon. For more information, contact Lynette at (985) 5320458. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record and be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Please call 985-5320457 for more information. Applications may be picked up at 4876 Highway 1, Raceland. E.O.E. Deadline to apply for the position is Wednesday, March 22 at 12 p.m. _________________ 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 is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for experienced mechanic in industrial equipment, forklifts and truck fleet. Must supply basic tools. Offers hospitlization, paid vacation, 401K. Apply at 14502 West Main St., Cut Off, LA. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

Now Hiring Delivery Driver: Must have a valid drivers license. Fork lift skills are a plus. Monday- Friday from 7am til 5pm, and Saturday from 7:30am to 12pm. Paid holidays. Please apply in person at 1603 N. Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow. No phone calls please. _________________ The Grand Isle Police Department is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in a law enforcement career that provides professional and personal challenges and rewards. Grow with a Police Department that is moving forward in terms of community involvement, use of technology, and professional growth opportunities. Minim-um Requirements: Be at least 21-years of age; Possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License; Be P.O.S.T. certified and within 5 years of last full-time police officer position; Live within 30 miles of the city limits of Grand Isle. Preferred candidates will live within the city limits of Grand Isle. Full-time officers start at $14.00/hour with overtime, continued training and education, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and a take home unit. Please send resumes to the Grand Isle Police Department, P.O. Box 880, Grand Isle, LA 70358, or apply in person at the Grand Isle Police Department located at 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, LA. _________________

SERVICES

Top Notch Carpenter Isaiah Domangue Anything and everything. FREE ESTIMATES! Flooring, wooden fences and repairs. Complete remodels, superb paintwork, sheetrock, exquisite finish work. You name it! 985-6884053. _________________ Johns Lawn and Landscaping Grass cutting, weed eating, hedging, tree trimming and removal, landscaping, flower bed weeding and mulching, pressure washing, etc. Call 985-278-9533 or 985278-3831. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you will likely experience a week of thoughtfulness and reflection. It can be a very “zen” experience for you, as you’re not typically used to slowing down. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, keep your cool in the week ahead, which might be more tumultuous than you’re accustomed to. Don’t take things personally, and rest assured things will blow over soon. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Old stories from your past may resurface, Gemini. These could be humorous, so approach them with a positive attitude and enjoy the fun-filled trip down Memory Lane. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, this week you may feel as if your energy doesn’t go as far as it once did. Speak up if you find yourself battling exhaustion. Others can help. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, others see you as witty and a good storyteller, so you might be called on to make a speech or emcee an important event. Make it your own.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Fun Fotos Photography 985-637-7273 Spring wedding special. 5 hours of coverage, including engagement, ceremony and reception with CD of edited proofs for only $500. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Off The Bone Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausage. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month. 985-291-1579. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years Exp.. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, Call Tony at 985-278-7188.. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service. 985-691-7570. _________________ Open for the Lenten season and throughout the year! Bayou Bites, near Pop’s Seafood. 985-278-9477 or 985-258-6309 18076 Hwy. 3235 in Galliano (near Airgas on right, 3 miles south of WalMart). Live and Boiled Crawfish & Shrimp!

Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminates, 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. _________________ 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 _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________

NOTICES

1984 ATC (VIN JH3TB0539EK30284 7) is stored at Repair Zone, LLC, 15465 Highway 3235, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Last known ownerBrett VIcknair. If the balance of $862.42 and the cost of this ad is not paid and it is not claimed by the owner by May 1, 2017, it will be sold at private sale for $862.42 pursuant to La. R.S. 9:4502 (C). _________________ Using The Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! _________________

CROSBY DREDGING LLC Accepting Applications for

QHSE

Site Safety Health Officer

Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require a land based 14/14 rotation on site. Applicant must have 7-10 years of experience in maritime, dredging or construction industries. OSHA 30 hr. construction training is required. Applications can be found online at

www.crosbytugs.com

or can be filled out at our main office.

17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may have to play the role of peacekeeper this week when bickering between others gets out of hand. Step in and negotiate a truce. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, be your own person, even when someone else tries to guide you into his or her line of thinking. Don’t fall for any subterfuge or get carried away. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Cooperation instead of competition may be the way to get ahead this week, Scorpio. Take a look at what others are doing and see if you can combine your efforts. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, meeting new people is often exciting and you could have the opportunity for new introductions this week. Just remember that first impressions last. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Simple pleasures will offer you the greatest rewards over the next few days, Capricorn. You don’t require a lot of fanfare or extravagance. Relish in creature comforts.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are becoming more attuned with how others may be able to help you advance your career. Don’t hesitate to seek advice. The time for change could be upon you. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, make an effort to communicate more with those around you. Life can feel isolated without a good foundation of friends.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MARCH 19 Clayton Kershaw, Athlete (29) MARCH 20 Barron Trump, First Family (11) MARCH 21 Scott Eastwood, Actor (31) MARCH 22 JJ Watt, Athlete (28) MARCH 23 Brett Eldredge, Singer (31) MARCH 24 Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Dancer (31) MARCH 25 Lee Pace, Actor (38)

Arrest reports Lafourche Parish Council action

Sunday, March 19, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

OBITUARIES

TERRI CHIASSON

Terri Blanchard Chiasson, 54, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on March 10, 2017. Visitation was held on March 16, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until service time. A memorial mass began at noon and burial followed in the church cemetery. Ms. Terri is survived by her mother, Shirley Usey Blanchard; sons, Carlin J. Chiasson and Jon D. Chiasson; granddog, Freddie; brother, Dean Joseph Blanchard wife Bonnie; and sister, Theresa B. Pitre husband Anthony. Ms. Chiasson was preceded in death by her father, Royce J. Blanchard. She was an educator for 30 plus years with the Lafourche Parish School Board. The family would like to thank Lady of the Sea Home Health, St. Joseph Hospice and Ochsner Tom Benson Center staff for Ms. Terri’s care. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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.

GIRLIS MCCARTNEY

Girlis Galiano McCartney, 98, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on March 5, 2017. Services and burial will be held at a later date. Ms. Girlis is survived by her son, Kenneth McCartney; daughter, Gloria S. Danos; grandchildren, Jackie and Jason McCartney, Angie and Scott Danos (Annette); great grandchildren, Jonathan, Jaclyn, Jordan, and Jeremy McCartney and Janet Danos Callais; great great grandchildren, Emily, Aidan, Jolie, and Justin McCartney, Jenna and Jackson Bourgeois and Nola Guidry; sisters, Sadie Dantin (Loveless), and Rose Allemand (Nolan). Ms. McCartney was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Saunier; second husband, Jack McCartney; father, Raphael J. Galiano; mother, Euphroisie Ledet Galiano; brothers, Royce, Amy (Bernice), Lipton, Floyd Galiano (Diane); and sisters, Gladys Simoneaux (Harry) and Ena Falgout (Harold). Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

LAUREL THERIOT

Laurel Marie Theriot, infant, passed away on March 15, 2017. Graveside services will be held at Cheramie Cemetery on March 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. Laurel is survived by her parents, Jessica Dobson and Spencer Theriot; sister, Jolaina Theriot; brother, Sean Theriot; grandparents, Rebecca Terrebonne, Richard Kramer, Regina Landry, Michael Landry, and Terry Dobson Sr.; her aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Tillman and Viola Terrebonne, and Frank and Jeanette Landry; her father’s godfather Paul Anthony Landry; and her mother’s godmother, Jennifer “Jan” Terrebonne Hunter. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

ROOSEVELT CARLISLE

R. “Curley” Carlisle, 84, a native of Cottondale, FL and a resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Visitation was held from 9 until 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, at First Baptist Church of Lockport. Religious services were at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. He is survived by his companion, Donna Creal; sons, Richard (Dianne) Carlisle, Michael (Renee) Carlisle, Russell (Mykah) Carlisle; daughters, Debra Carlisle, Nita (Matt) Boudreaux; grandchildren, Evette Boudreaux, Max Carlisle; 6 other grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and his dog, Capone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Clara Carlisle; and brother, Edward Carlisle, Jr. He was the owner and operator of Carlisle Equipment Company. In his later years he enjoyed being involved with his cattle. He was a man with a big beautiful heart and always saw the good in people. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________

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MARCH 12, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Darby Smith, 45, Larose. Contempt of court (3 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Tyrese Arcenment, 17, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. MARCH 13, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Billy Farnham, 32, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Tevin Robinson, 25, Larose. Resisting an officer; contempt of court. Craig Slayton, 42, Gheens. Theft by shoplifting. Thibodaux Police Department Perrion Smith, 26, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders. MARCH 14, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Teddy Baudoin, 42, Vacherie. Contempt of court. Ann Marie Canfield, 46, Marrero. Theft of goods. Aaron Hagans, 30, New Orleans. Contempt of court (3 cts). Quintero Jupiter, 31, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of MDMA; operating a vehicle with suspended license. Jerome Patrick, 26, MS. Contempt of court (4 cts). Alberto Poveda, 25, Grand Isle. Fugitive. Jovanta Thomas, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Ronald Usea, 47, Des Allemands. Theft. David Pearson, 45, Gibson. Contempt of court. Kane Pertuit, 29, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation. Thibodaux Police Department Sheila Crumby, 52, MI. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Lockport Police Department Troy Pharr, 23, Lockport. Contempt of court (3 cts). MARCH 15, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Keith Hebert, 49, Chauvin. Contempt of court; violation of probation/ parole. Ashton Jones, 20, Raceland. Contempt of court. Christopher Kliebert, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Tyler Mcquiston, 33, Larose. Contempt of court (2 cts). Eddie Caldwell, 54, Raceland. Fugitive. Maque Tackno, 26, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer; contempt of court. Ronald Usea, 47, Des Allemands. Theft. Thibodaux Police Department Terrell Exnicious, 30, Thibodaux. Off road vehicles, permits for use on shoulders of highways; safety helmets violations; one way roadways and rotary traffic islands; driver must be licensed; contempt of court.

Below is a rundown of action taken Tuesday night by the Lafourche Parish Council. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted. ACTION: Presented a proclamation honoring Ervin “Vin” Bruce and declaring April 25 of every year as Vin Bruce Day. ACTION: Presented a proclamation proclaiming Thursday, March 16, 2017 as Retired Teachers Day. ACTION: Approved the settlement of Parish Workers’ Compensation Claim No. LOCA 6487 for $65,000 on behalf of Lafourche Parish government. ACTION: Refused to change the time of the regular Lafourche Parish Council meetings from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Defeated 2-7 with Jones and Perrillioux supporting. ACTION: Provided for an increase to the 2017 budget to cover permit consulting services with Morris P. Hebert. ACTION: Refused to request the Lafourche Parish district attorney to render an opinion on who makes the decision on the use of the metal detectors in the Government Complex in Mathews and the South Lafourche Government Complex. Defeated 4-4 with Lorraine, Gros, Sposito and Melvin supporting. Bourgeois was absent. ACTION: Requested the Lafourche Parish district attorney to render an opinion as to who regulates the cable TV rates and whether it is the franchise, the Federal Communications Commission, the Public Service Commission or any other agency’s authority. ACTION: Requested the Lafourche Parish district attorney to render an opinion on when it is in violation of Robert’s Rules of Order for council members to abstain from a vote to avoid a controversial issue, if they must list the reason for abstaining and if they abstain, then do that have to recuse themselves from discussion. Passed 8-1 with Lorraine opposing. ACTION: Requested the Lafourche Parish district attorney to render an opinion as to whether interim employees are eligible to receive the same benefits as classified and unclassified employees. ACTION: Requested the Lafourche Parish district attorney to render an opinion as to who would assume the duties of the parish president in the event that the parish president is unable to fulfill his duties if there is no appointed parish administrator in place but an interim parish administrator. Passed 8-1 with Lorraine opposing. ACTION: Requested the Lafourche Parish district attorney to render an opinion as to whether a convicted felon can serve on a parish board. ACTION: Requested the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to place “No Littering” signs along the side of La. 20 from the Thibodaux city limits north to Our Lady of Prompt

Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. ACTION: Requested the administration to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office to provide security at Lafourche Parish Council meetings. ACTION: Reappointed Lani Tarr to represent Families In Need of Services to the Lafourche Parish Children and Youth Planning Board. ACTION: Reappointed Michael Garner to the Fire Protection District No. 1 Board. ACTION: Reappointed Mark Fontenot to the Lafourche Parish Communications District Board. ACTION: Approved a cooperative endeavor agreement for homeland security equipment from the South Central Planning and Development Commission. ACTION: Approved an agreement with Morris P. Hebert for permit consulting services. ACTION: Approved an intergovernmental agreement between Lafourche Parish government and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office to provide $26,723.47 from the 2015 state homeland security program grant for the purchase of a generator. ACTION: Approved the purchase of two CB14B utility rollers to be used by the Department of Public Works for various road repairs throughout the parish. ACTION: Reappointed Marcel Lovelace to represent the Lafourche Parish Bar Association on the Lafourche Parish Civil Service Board. ACTION: Rescinded Resolution No. 16-014 that approved an agreement between Lafourche Parish government and Ducks Unlimited to provide money for the Golden Meadow Marsh Creation Project-Phase II. ACTION: Approved an agreement between Lafourche Parish government and the Lafourche Parish School Board for the use of Golden Meadow Middle School and Galliano Elementary School for Lafourche Parish Recreation District No. 3 summer programs. ACTION: Approved the appointment of Paul Robichaux for the position of community services director for Lafourche Parish. ACTION: Approved a formal agreement between Lafourche Parish government and the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to provide money for the Oyster Lease Acquisition and Compensation Program. ACTION: Approved Amendment No. 1 to the contract between Lafourche Parish government and T. Baker Smith for the Community Development Block Grant Gustav and Ike Project Lockport Company Canal south bank levee lift improvements. ACTION: Approved Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Lafourche Parish government and Duplantis Design Group for engineering design services for the

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Lockport Community Center. ACTION: Approved Amendment No. 4 to the grant application for the project Lafourche Parish Affordable Rental Program. ACTION: Refused an agreement between Lafourche Parish government and Top Drawer Strategies to provide governmental relations and public affairs services. Defeated 4-5 with Autin, Gros, Bourgeois and Lorraine supporting. ACTION: Approved an agreement between Lafourche Parish government and Ducks Unlimited to provide money for the Golden Meadow Marsh Creation ProjectPhase II. ACTION: Appointed Kent Lirette and Jona Husbands to the Sewerage District No. 1 Board. ACTION: Approved Amendment No. 1 to the cooperative endeavor agreement between the state Office of Community Development and Lafourche Parish government for the Hurricane Isaac parish hazard mitigation assistance cost share program. ACTION: Approved an agreement between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Lafourche Parish government for road safety improvements for the Choctaw Road striping project. ACTION: Approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as part of the Legislative Auditor’s requirement for completion of audits. ACTION: Appointed Archie Chaisson III to the Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee. Passed 8-1 with Lorraine opposing. ACTION: Approved an intent to purchase agreement between Lafourche Parish government and Joey and Roxanne Enterprises for 32.914 acres of land on the north side of a. 1 in Lockport for $494,000 for the Lockport Community Center. ACTION: Approved the transfer of $27,960 from the Library Auto Machinery Project to Library Computer Equipment Project. ACTION: Requested for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to repaint the road striping where needed along Hwy. 308 from the northern most parish line to the southern most parish line. ACTION: Requested the Lafourche Parish District Attorney revisit District Attorney Opinion No. 17-004 as it pertains to interim appointments. ACTION: Requested the Lafourche Parish District Attorney render an opinion on whether the Lafourche Parish Council can abolish executive branch departments. ACTION: Approved an agreement between Lafourche Parish, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and LaSalle Correctional Detention Center inmates on an as needed basis. ACTION: Approved an agreement between Lafourche Parish, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Catahoula Correctional Center inmates on an as needed basis. Info taken from dailycomet.com

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What a Life!

Sunday, March 19, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Temptation is the attempt to convince us that something is not what it is

Satan called a convention of all his demons. In his opening address he said, “We cannot keep Christians from going to church. We cannot keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth. The important thing we must do is to keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their Savior. Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken. “So let them go to their churches. Let them have their covered dish dinners, but steal their time, so they don’t have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ. This is what I want you to do,” said the devil. “Distract them so that they will not have time to build and maintain a relationship with Christ throughout their day!” “How shall we do this?” one demon shouted. “Keep them busy in the nonessential of life and invent numerous schemes to occupy their minds,” he answered. “Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow. Persuade the wives to work for long hours and the

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husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles. Keep them from spending time with their children. As their families fall apart, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work. “Over stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice of God speaking to them. Entice them to have noise around them always so they cannot hear Christ speaking to them. Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers. Hammer their minds with the news 24 hours a day. Flood their mailboxes with mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of promotions offering free products, services, and false hopes. “Keep skinny, beautiful models in magazines and on TV so that their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what’s important, and they will become dissatisfied with their wives. Keep athleti-

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 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

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Dr. Mark Tolbert

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

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

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119

Interdenominational Prayer Meeting All Men, All Churches Invited

Saturday, March 25

7:30 - 8:30 AM Jack’s Exxon In the Garage

14807 West Main, Cut Off

PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILIES, COMMUNITY AND NATION. ...Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

Luke 5:16

Take a step in the right direction and join us on TUESDAY, MARCH 28 to learn about diabetes risk factors, how to recognize and prevent diabetes and how to live a long and healthful life with diabetes.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 8:00 - 10:00 am: FREE Glucose Screenings in the Wellness Education Center. 9:00 - 9:15 am: Learn how to prevent diabetes and how to recognize if you are pre-diabetic. Presented by Dr. Lane Frey, Endocrinologist. 9:15 - 9:30 am: Learn how a healthy diet can help prevent, control and possibly reverse diabetes. Presented by Rebecca Roussell, Registered Dietitian. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: FREE Glucose Screenings in the Thibodaux g Regional Medical Mall.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

602 North Acadia Road • Thibodaux • 985.447.5500 • www.thibodaux.com

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

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 Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-632-0810)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist 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.

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

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 Bayouside, Mathews

Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Full Gospel Temple #2 Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988 Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. 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

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

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 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

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 South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Galliano

MEN IN PRAYER

For more information, call 985.493.4765

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. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Fr. Gregory Fratt Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church

The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held it’s monthly birthday party on February 21. Those celebrating birthdays in February were Leo Simoneaux, Linda Simoneaux, Elva Ledet, Lois France, Rosalie Trahan, Thelma Eschette, and Marylee Vedros.

DIABETES LERT DAY

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Gulf Coast Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. 18242 W. Main - Galliano Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

also our story. We can choose to follow God or to give in to the temptation to do wrong. Temptation is the attempt to convince us that something is not what it is. The serpent convinces the woman not to pay attention to God’s words forbidding their eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. God said, “You must not eat it, nor touch it, under pain of death.” Yet the serpent said, “No! You will not die! God knows in fact that on the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like gods, knowing good and evil.” They chose to be like gods so they would not have to have a relationship with God. They wanted to do it “their” way and not God’s way. This is the success of temptation: convincing someone that they were not seeing clearly. “Lord, help us always to see clearly your truth and to follow it.”

MARCH 28 IS

15101 Hwy. 3235 • Cut Off • 325-1000

Charis Church

cally built men on the TV and in magazines so that wives will not look at the character of their husband and become dissatisfied with them. “Keep husbands and wives going so much that they are too tired to love each other at night. If they do not receive the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere. That will fragment their families quickly! “Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of Christmas. Give them an Easter bunny so they will not talk about Christ’s resurrection and power over sin and death. Even in their recreation, let them be excessive. Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect on God’s creation. Keep them busy, busy, busy!” Adam and Eve had a similar temptation. They turned in on themselves so that they would not have a relationship with God. The story of Adam and Eve is

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

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 Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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

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Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

632-7575

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Ladies Prayer: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., All Welcome 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

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

AUTO • FLOOD • HEALTH • HOME • LIFE

Jeremiah J. St. Pierre Independent Agent 904 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd. Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow, LA Ph: 985-475-7766 / 985-258-0189 Fax: 985-475-7766

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

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

SPANISH

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia

House of Prayer

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose

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

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

Bible-based Sermons Saturdays 3 p.m. - Wednesdays 7 p.m. 985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

GIS

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

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

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

105 W. 16th St. - Larose

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales, 504-468-1300

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Insurance Agents

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