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Sunday, April 10, 2016

Grand Isle sunbather struck by police truck on beach

GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) — A woman sunbathing on a beach in Grand Isle has been hospitalized after authorities say she was run over by a police officer in a marked patrol truck. Multiple media outlets report that two women were sunbathing on the beach on Thursday afternoon when a Grand Isle officer was patrolling the area.

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Governor’s budget cut proposals to be unveiled Tuesday MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday that the budget cut proposals his administration will unveil next week to cope with a $750 million gap will be “very sobering.” The governor’s chief financial adviser, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, will present the recommendations Tuesday for closing next year’s shortfall to the House Appropriations Committee.

Edwards said the package of proposals won’t resemble anything he wants to do but will match Louisiana’s spending in the financial year that begins July 1 to its available revenue. “Make no mistake: The budget presentation on Tuesday is going to be very sobering. It is going to be very tough,” the Democratic governor said. “It’s going to be impossible to fashion a budget that adequately funds what the overwhelming majority of people in Louisiana believe to be critical priorities.”

Lawmakers agreed in a special legislative session to raise $1.2 billion in taxes for next year’s budget. That wasn’t enough to close all the budget gaps. Taxes can’t be raised in the current regular session that ends June 6. Edwards said he’ll seek a second special session to try to raise additional revenue after the regular session ends. But no date has been set, and it’s unclear whether the governor will get support for additional tax hikes to stave off cuts. He said he’ll set the date “as

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MONDAY, APR. 11

LEEVILLE FISHING VILLAGE 6:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Dist. 16937 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off

(Legislative updates and press releases can change daily. Advancement of the following measures and proposals are as of press time Friday morning.)

LAF. REC. DISTRICT #8 7:00 p.m. Gheens Community Center 1783 Hwy. 654 - Gheens LAF. PORT COMMISSION (Committees) 6:00 p.m. Hwy. 308 - Galliano

SO. LAF. LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m. 17904 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

S.L. QUILTERS 6:00 p.m. Larose Civic Center

TUESDAY, APR. 12

LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews

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Grady Achee plays with some male lab puppies the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter prepared for adoption at the Bark in the Park event Saturday at the Larose Regional Park. For a small fee, dog owners were able to enter their pets to compete in 20 categories ranging from Most Beautiful, Prettiest Eyes, Best Dressed, and others. It was a beautiful turnout under beautiful blue skies.

Louisiana gets hit with another credit rating downgrade

LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. West Main - Cut Off

WEDNESDAY, APR. 13 S.L. BEACHFRONT DEV. 6:00 p.m. South Lafourche Library 16241 E. Main - Galliano

LAF. PORT COMMISSION (Board) 10:30 a.m. Hwy. 308 - Galliano AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. - Galliano

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MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana took another financial hit Tuesday, with a second national rating agency downgrading the state’s credit rating after years of repeated budget turmoil and more cuts on the horizon. Fitch Ratings dropped the rating by one notch, only days before Louisiana planned a general obligation bond sale to refinance its debt. Ratings from the credit agencies help determine interest rates on bond sales, so the upcoming refinancing could become more expensive with the downgrade. It’s the second rating drop within two months. Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Louisiana’s credit rating in February. “This is what happens when you spend more

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soon as I’m convinced that the conditions have been set for success.” That means, for now, lawmakers will have to craft a budget for next year using other ways to close the gap, primarily expected to involve cuts. Public colleges, health care for the poor and disabled, the state’s TOPS free college tuition program, public safety programs and social services are among the many government operations expected to be on the chopping block.

Modest changes proposed to Louisiana TOPS tuition program

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Larose bridge closure extended another week

According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge on La. 1 crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway will be closed for another week to vehicular traffic until 5 p.m., Fri-

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than you take in for seven years running. It’s disappointing but not surprising,” Treasurer John Kennedy said in a statement. “The rating agencies are tired of Louisiana’s accounting gimmicks and spending practices.” Gov. John Bel Edwards met with the rating agencies last month to try to reassure them that he and lawmakers are working to stabilize Louisiana’s finances. But even after a recent round of tax hikes, Louisiana still faces deep shortfalls. In its downgrade, Fitch cited a “persistent budgetary imbalance” and the prolonged drop in oil prices, which has driven up unemployment rates and hit state tax collections. The rating agency also referenced the state’s large pension debts. See Louisiana Page 5-A

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Senators looking for ways to control the ballooning price tag of Louisiana’s TOPS free college tuition program advanced modest cost-containment proposals Thursday, with more sweeping bills to change who can receive the tuition aid seemingly sidelined. Lawmakers are working on a backup plan for how to divvy up the money available for students in the likely event that the governor and lawmakers don’t have enough money to pay for full free tuition for all the students who meet the current criteria for TOPS. Gov. John Bel Edwards said he supports the approach backed by the Senate Education Committee that would lock in the TOPS tuition payment rate at next year’s level, unless lawmakers vote to raise payments when tuition rises. A companion bill, also supported by Edwards and the Senate committee, would rework the method for dividing the available cash for TOPS in the upcoming 2016-17 school year to give every student who meets the program criteria some tuition financing. See TOPS Page 5-A

South Lafourche head football coach leaving

South Lafourche High School football coach Dennis Skains has accepted the same position at Cecilia High School Dennis Skains in Breaux Bridge. Skains and Tarpons athletic director Brian Callais confirmed the move Tuesday morning. Skains spent four seasons with the Tarpons and led them to three playoff berths and a 24-19 overall record. The team went 6-5 last season and fell to Bastrop in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. See Coach Page 5-A

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Sunday, April 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Pastors invited to Hope Center breakfast

Pastor Morris Hunter invites all pastors to the monthly pastors breakfast at the Hope Center on April 14 at 8 a.m. Those wanting to attend should RSVP by April 11 to 985-325-4673.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum to host casino night

The Bayou Country Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum will host its Play It Forward casino night and auction on Thursday, April 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Ellendale Country Club, 3319 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA. The event offers gaming tables, auctions, food beverages and more. Call 985-446-2200 for more information or to order tickets or visit www.BCCM.info

Lockport festival 5K race set for April 16

The La Fete du Monde 5k Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 16 on Church Street by the fair grounds in Lockport. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with the run starting at 8:30 a.m. Beignets and drinks will be provided to all registered following the race. Entry fees are $30 for those registered before April

16, and $35 the day of the race. All proceeds will benefit the Lockport Food Festival. For further information, please contact Greg Breaux at 859-6684 or Steve Rogers at 805-3772.

Youth group to hold car wash fundraiser

The St. Joseph Catholic Church youth group will have a fundraiser car wash on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot in Galliano. All proceeds to benefit the youth group.

Ro Duz Ranch meet, greet set for April 16

The Ro Duz Ranch will host a meet and greet on Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Ranch is located at the end of West 190th Street in Galliano. Visitors are welcomed to visit the farm and interact with all the farm animals. Donations are $7 per child and $5 per adult. Call (985) 637-7273 to make reservations.

Ro Duz Ranch horse camp set for April 16

The Ro Duz Ranch will host a horse camp on Saturday, April 16 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Learn the basics of horsemanship, horse safety and ride in the arena. Tuition is $45, and goes to sustaining the farm. Supplies needed are a helmet, boots and jeans. Advance registration required. For forms, email ro

duzranch@rocketmail.com. For more information, please call (985) 475-7272 or 637-7273.

LPSO to offer conceal, carry classes

The Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office will host two Concealed Handgun Training Courses at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The classes are scheduled for Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, May 29 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., with a break for lunch. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. Register online for either course, or for more information, contact Lt. Day at (985) 803-1062 or (985) 532-4327 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net.

Fire Dept. car show slated for April 16

Lafourche Fire District #1 volunteers, in partnership with Mardi Gras Street Rods, will have its annual show and shine car show on Saturday, April 16 at the Raceland American Legion Home, 238 Bowie Rd., Raceland. Vehicle registration will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Registration is $25 per vehicle. Awards (Top 25 and Best of Specialty) will be presented at 3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be served. The show will also include a live band, silent auction and raffle. For more information, call Blake Benoit, 985-4148253; Jed Allemand, 985532-2777; or Cody Theriot, 985-227-2885; or visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/lfdshowshine.

Lions Club to assist needy with hearing aids

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. Those interested may obtain more information and applications by contacting the following Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club members: Pat France at 985258-1544, Ray C. Bernard at 985-632-2312, Henry Lafont, Jr. at 985-693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member.

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A race, cake bingo and luncheon, to honor the memory of MaryKate Bruce benefitting MaryKateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magical Express at Give Kids the World, will be held on Saturday, April 23. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Cut Off Elementary. The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. and will be from Cut Off Elementary to Larose Cut Off Middle School. Registration for the 1mile fun run will begin at 7:30 a.m. at LCOMS with the race to follow at 8 a.m. Registration fee is $20 and includes a t-shirt. Advance registration may be mailed to: MK5K - LCOMS, 13356 W. Main St., Larose, LA 70373. The cake bingo and lunch will be held on Sunday, April 24. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (take out available) with the bingo beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are being sold in advance. For more information call Celeste or Molly at 985693-3273 or Susan at 985637-5776.

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Lafourche library celebrating National Library Week, library volunteers

Libraries transform. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the theme of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Library Week. Each year, National Library Week highlights the importance of libraries to the communities they serve. This year, National Library Week, April 10 to April 16, coincides with National Volunteer Week. The Lafourche Parish Public Library is celebrating both as volunteers play an important role in making the library system a success, for the benefit of all those who use the library. Many of the library systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s branches are hosting National Library Week open houses and volunteer appreciation events in April; many are hosting both. Stop by the open houses to enjoy refreshments, learn more about what the library offers (both in terms of resources and recreational opportunities), and discover a friendly, welcoming community space where you can relax, enjoy good company, and much more. Libraries woke up to the digital age long ago, so if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been by in a while, make a visit. The library offers many electronic services that allows residents to conduct research from home; connect with a tutor online; download ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines; stream movies and music; and much more on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

All it takes is a few clicks and a library card. Get one today or during one of the following National Library Week open houses: - Gheens Branch Library, 153 N. Leon Drive: April 13, throughout the day. - Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue: April 13, throughout the day. - South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off: April 13, throughout the day. - Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street: April 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive: April 13, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Golden Meadow Branch Library, 1403 N. Bayou Drive: April 14, throughout the day. The library also hosts numerous programs for

people of all ages each month. Most are staffed by library employees, but at times, library volunteers also pitch in. They lead art and exercise classes, teach people to garden, read to children at Storytime, and more. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve volunteered at your library, the library wants to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;thanks.â&#x20AC;? Stop by these volunteer events to meet other library volunteers and enjoy refreshments and some downtime. Refreshments will be served, while supplies last. - Raceland Branch Library, April 11, throughout the day. - Larose Branch Library, April 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Golden Meadow Branch Library, April 13, 4 p.m. - South Lafourche Branch Library, April 14, 10 a.m. For more information on library programs and events, visit www.lafourche.org.

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

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To enter a team, contact Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lynn at the COYC 985-632-7616.

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Guilty conscience: Stolen sign returned after 30 years

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It took 30 years, but a guilty conscience led someone who stole a large metal sign in Florida to return it — along with a $50 money order — to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department. A picture of the sign was posted Wednesday on the police department’s Facebook page. It says: New Smyrna Beach Says No to Drugs. Officials say the blue sign arrived in the mail with a note asking officials to use the money to reinstall the sign. The anonymous person asked for forgiveness, adding the sign was stolen in the late 1980s during “a fit of youthful exuberance.” On Facebook, department officials said that the “act of contrition” gives hope that people can do the right thing, even if it takes 30 years. _______________

Search continues for missing Louisiana woman at Grand Canyon

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Canyon National Park continue to search for a missing Louisiana woman. They say 22-year-old Diana Zacarias, of Natchitoches, was reported missing Sunday by a family member. Zacarias took a shuttle to the South Rim on Saturday and was dropped off at the Maswick Lodge. She’s believed to have visited Yaki Point and Lookout Studio. Park officials say the 5foor-2 Zacarias was last seen wearing a pink hat, purple fleece jacket, black rimmed glasses and possibly carrying a small green backpack. The National Park Service is currently conducting a search-and-rescue operation and a missing persons investigation also is ongoing. _______________

North Carolina visitor dies in fall at Harrah’s Casino

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police say a North Carolina man was found dead after falling from an escalator inside Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans. Authorities responded at about 3:41 a.m. Thursday to the casino and learned that the victim, 33year-old James Edward Darst, of Charlotte, North Carolina, walked inside the casino’s Masquerade Club, went beyond a curtain and crossed a barricade before walking up an escalator to the second floor. Police say Darst then tried to slide down the escalator handrail and fell to the first floor. Noise from the fall drew attention of bystanders and some of the victim’s co-workers who arrived with him at the casino at about 2:30 a.m. Darst was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators do not believe foul play is involved but an investigation into the incident continues.

Report: Prosecutors rarely disciplined for misconduct Sunday, April 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Prosecutors are rarely held accountable for misconduct and mistakes that have left innocent people imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit, according to a recent report by a nonprofit group that investigates possible wrongful convictions. The Innocence Project’s report coincides with the fifth anniversary of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned a $14 million judgment to a former death row inmate who was convicted of murder after New Orleans prosecutors withheld evidence from his defense lawyers.

In response to the ruling, researchers examined 660 criminal cases in Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, New York and Texas where courts ruled there had been prosecutorial misconduct. Their report found only one prosecutor had been disciplined in any of those cases between 2004 and 2008. Convictions were reversed in 133 of those 660 cases, the report said. “There are almost no adequate systems in place to keep prosecutorial error and misconduct in check and, in fact, prosecutors are rarely held accountable even for intentional misconduct,” the report says. John Thompson was convicted in 1985 of killing

hotel executive Raymond Liuzza Jr. but exonerated after 14 years on death row. He successfully sued the New Orleans district attorney’s office, which had withheld blood test results that excluded Thompson as the perpetrator in an attempted robbery. Prosecutors used Thompson’s conviction in the robbery case to help secure the death penalty in the murder case. Thompson’s attorneys argued there was ample evidence that former Orleans Parish District Attorney Harry Connick’s office was deliberately indifferent to the need for properly training, monitoring and supervising prosecutors. But a divided Supreme

Court overturned Thompson’s $14 million award in 2011, ruling that the New Orleans district attorney’s office shouldn’t be punished for not specifically training prosecutors on their obligations to share evidence that could prove a defendant’s innocence. The Innocence Project’s report says the court’s decision means prosecutors “enjoy almost complete immunity from civil liability.” “Given their broad powers, it is critical that effective systems of accountability are implemented to incentivize prosecutors to act within their ethical and legal bound,” the report adds.

Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration was created in part to support the purchase and management of the Nature Conservancy’s Lafitte Woods Preserve, some of the last remaining undeveloped chenier habitats on the island. Many of the migratory birds endure a 20 or more hour nonstop flight across the Gulf and the chenieres are the crucial first stop for the weary travels to rest and refuel. The celebration offers a variety of birding opportunities such as observing marsh birds on a kayaking tour, taking a boat ride to Queen Bess to see a well-known Brown Pelican rookery, and walking tours throughout the Grand Isle birding trails to witness the beauty and variety of songbirds. This year’s agenda also includes bird banding

demonstrations, native plant identification tours, an island history tour, and a new Grand Isle area “big day” tour. A luncheon is available on Saturday followed by a presentation about the Ecology of Red Knots by Phillip Hoose, award winning author of Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95. There will be a small group of vendors selling birding/festival related items near the registration booths. To see the 2016 agenda visit the following websites: townofgran-

disle.com and btnep.org. The event will kick off Friday, April 15 in the morning with the bird banding station opening at sunrise and the registration table for tours opening at 1 p.m. The registration table will open again on Saturday morning at 6:45 a.m. Registration for tours is available online at www.townofgrandisle.com and during the festival at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center, 3101 Hwy. 1, Grand Isle. Visit www.btnep.org to see event agenda.

Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration going on 18th year

The Grand Isle Community Development Team, along with the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP), The Nature Conservancy and other partners, will be hosting their 18th Annual Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration on April 15-17. The Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration welcomes the return of migratory songbirds in the spring each year with a three-day birding event that occurs in midApril. Each year, millions of songbirds fly over the Gulf of Mexico and through Louisiana to return to their breeding grounds throughout North America. Grand Isle is a great place to witness the magic of bird migration because of its location and the type of habitat it provides to the birds. Beginning in 1998, the

Local libraries offer a variety of events throughout April

Lafourche Parish libraries offer a variety of events for all ages each month. The following events will take place throughout the month of April. Children of all ages can submit original poetry

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to enter the Larose Library’s Children’s Poetry Contest from through April 27. Three winners will be selected to win prizes and have their entries displayed in the library. The winners will be announced on April 28. For more information, call the library at (985) 693-3336. Get a free pack of flower seeds to plant at home on April 12, while supplies last, at the Golden Meadow Branch. It’s the annual Photography Contest Awards ceremony at the Lockport Library at 4 p.m. on April 13 to announce the winners of this year’s contest. Learn line dances or practice old favorites at 2 p.m. on April 14 and April 28 at the South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off. Exchange seeds with others at the seed exchange at 2 p.m. on April 19 at the Lockport Branch. Pete Drakas, the author of the children’s book Sally and Jake: Let’s Stop Bullying for Pete’s Sake, will read his book to Raceland Library visitors at 5 p.m. on April 19. Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree behind the Raceland Library at 5 p.m. on April 28. Decorate flowerpots and plant seedlings. The Lockport Branch Library will host its Youth Art Awards ceremony at 2 p.m. on April 30 to announce the winners of its Youth Art Contest in March. For information on other events held each month, visit www.lafourche.org or drop by your local library.

Lockport Food Festival Presents

April 14, 15, 16 & 17 Church Street, Lockport Under Big Tent

Great Cajun Food, Family Fun, Games & Rides For All Ages ALL WEEKEND! SNEAK-A-PEAK NIGHT Thursday, April 14 5 - 9pm All Rides $1 Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken on a Stick, Fried Oreos & Snickers

Friday, April 15

Festival Grounds

9 - 10pm - Auction

8-10am Registration

6 - 9pm GOOD FEELINGS Band 10pm - 1am LUKE COMBS

Saturday, April 16

10am - 2pm: POT2LA (Swamp Pop)

4 - 5pm: RYAN FORET & FORET TRADITION 5pm - 6pm: Auction

10pm - 1am - CONTRAFLOW (Classic Rock)

Sunday, April 17

11am -2pm: TET-DUR (Swamp Pop) 2 - 3pm - Auction

3 - 6pm MULE KICK

5K Walk / Run Sat., April 16 10am Race

Early Registration:

$30 due by April 16

Race Day Registration: $35 Register At:

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Forms available at Rescue Wayne’s AC, Rogers Parts, Lockport Town Hall, All Jester’s Court Locations, Dr. Bobbie Morris Dentistry. FMI Call Greg Breaux 985-859-6684.

Pay One Price Rides All Weekend - $50

Friday, April 15: 6-11pm - $16 Saturday, April 16: Noon - 5pm - $16 5 - 11pm - $16 Sunday, April 19: 11am - 2pm - $16 2 - 6pm - $16

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The Bayou Hurricanes rugby team continued their winning ways and remained undefeated after beating top 25-ranked opponent NOLA Barbarians 39-0 at Gretna Park last Saturday. The man of the match for the Hurricanes was Brandon Sanders. The Hurricanes have one more league match against West Jeff on Saturday, April 9 before an off period prior to the State Championship.

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. APRIL 3, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Davonte Miller, 21, Thibodaux. Taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited. APRIL 4, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Thomas Pitre, 44, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice. Brandy Adams, 32, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Melanie Hebert, 36, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole. Louisiana State Police Randy Marcel, 59, Houma. DWI (1st); careless operation. APRIL 5, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kevin Noone, 28, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (4 cts) Christopher Matherne, 31, Bayou Blue. Fugitive from justice (3 cts) Michael Callais, 57, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery. Faron Strausbaugh, 20, Houma. Possession of meth less than 28 grams; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Jayson Duet, 34, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Carlton Ingram, 33, Raceland. Fugitive from justice. Michelle Christen, 32, Cut Off. Possession of meth, less than 28 grams; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without pre-

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scription or order prohibited. Gabrielle Griffin, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; resisting an officer. Derrel Jackson, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; failure to drive on right side of road; illegal use of cont. drug in presence of persons under 17 years old. APRIL 6, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lawerence Brickley, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court. Dewitt Williams, 27, Houma. Contempt of court (2cts) Felicia Bailey, 20, Patterson. Theft. Malcolm Southall, 52, Thibodaux. Theft of goods. Troy Mayeaux, 35, Cut Off. Theft. Jerrick Clement, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Brock Melancon, 28, Houma. Transactions involving proceeds. Wilma Lindsey, 51, Houma. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon. Ashley Hood, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Brandon Stallings, 31, Gray. Contempt of court (2cts) Wesley Cheramie, 35, Theriot. Theft. Wonhassas Fontenot, 34, Opelousas. Contempt of court. Jamie Robinson, 26, Houma. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Dylan Jegart, 21, Thibodaux. DWI (1st); possession of drug paraphernalia; speeding (80/55). APRIL 7, 2016 Thibodaux Police Department Javaun Etienne, 22, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

USPS: Forced price reduction to worsen Postal Service’s financial condition WASHINGTON — A mandatory action requiring the United States Postal Service (USPS) to reduce certain prices will worsen the Postal Service’s financial condition by reducing revenue and increasing its net losses by approximately $2 billion per year, according to USPS. The Postal Service is required to reduce certain prices, including the Forever stamp, on Sunday, April 10. “The exigent surcharge granted to the Postal Service last year only partially alleviated our extreme multiyear revenue declines resulting from the Great Recession, which exceeded $7 billion in 2009 alone,” said Postmaster General and CEO Megan J. Brennan. “Removing the surcharge and reducing our prices is an irrational outcome considering the Postal Service’s precarious financial condition.” An order from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) requires the 4.3 percent exigent surcharge to be reversed after the

Postal Service has collected surcharges totaling $4.6 billion. USPS prices for Mailing Services are capped by law at the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. However, the law does allow for exigent pricing due to extraordinary or exceptional circumstances. That was the case when the Postal Service sought and ultimately received approval for the current exigent pricing, citing the severe effects of the Great Recession on Postal Service mail volume. However, the PRC strictly limited the period of time that the Postal Service could continue to collect the exigent surcharge. The surcharge removal means these First-Class letters currently costing 49 cents will now cost 47 cents. Postcards will also go from 35 cents to 34 cents. Commercial prices will also decrease. A complete listing of the new prices, effective April 10, is available at www.usps.com.

Students from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University gained valuable kitchen experience this week preparing meals for the nation’s top golfers at the U.S. Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Forty Nicholls culinary students and 10 alumni headed to the Augusta National Golf Club last week and will return to campus on Monday, April 11 following the final day of the tournament. The current group of participants includes several locals such as Alexandra Domangue from Houma, Alaina Evans from

Cut Off, Thien Nguyen from Thibodaux, Lauren Stewart from Thibodaux and Nicole Theriot from Thibodaux. This marks the third year that Nicholls students have been invited to work at the Masters Tournament with more going each year. “For the past three years, we have been very fond of our relationship with the university and especially with the Chef John Folse Culinary School,” said John Johnson, director of club operations for Augusta National Golf Club, who visited Nicholls in November to recruit student staff for the Masters.

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Louisiana Legislative News and Briefs

Louisiana House agrees to 72-hour wait period for abortion

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana House voted Wednesday to triple the wait time for women seeking an abortion to 72 hours, an increase that would match Louisiana to five other states with the longest waiting periods in the country. The change to Louisiana’s abortion restrictions is supported by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and sailed through the House with an 89-5 vote. It moves next to the Senate for consideration. A woman in Louisiana currently has to wait 24 hours from the time she consults with a doctor and gets a mandatory ultrasound to the moment she gets an abortion. Under Republican Rep. Frank Hoffmann’s bill, that waiting period would grow by another two days. The proposal includes an exception for women who live 150 miles from the nearest abortion clinic. They would still have to wait 24 hours. ___

Bill to block removal of Confederate monuments rejected

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A proposal to stop the teardown of Louisiana’s Confederate monuments and step into an ongoing fight in New Orleans has failed to win support in the state Senate, blocked by Democratic lawmakers. Sen. Beth Mizell, a Republican who lives 70 miles north of New Orleans, sought to create a state commission to sign off on monument removals. She told senators: “History is bigger than a single community or the mood of a moment.”

The argument failed to sway Democrats on the committee, all of whom are black. The panel voted 5-4 Wednesday against Mizell’s bill, splitting along party lines and stalling it in committee. New Orleans efforts to remove Confederate monuments have been stymied. Backlash against the plan has made it difficult for the city to find a contractor. ___

Medicaid copay bills stall amid health provider opposition

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Proposals to charge Medicaid patients copays for some health care services and prescription drugs have fizzled in the Louisiana Legislature, including a measure backed by Gov. John Bel Edwards. Hearings on three Medicaid copay bills sponsored by Republicans were scrapped Thursday in the House Health and Welfare Committee, including on the bill by Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield, which is supported by the Democratic governor. The proposal would allow charges on Louisiana’s Medicaid recipients up to $8 per visit for seeking non-emergency care in hospital emergency rooms and up to $8 for “non-preferred” prescription drugs.

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Louisiana State Police spokesman Nick Manale says as the truck approached, one of the women was able to jump out of the way, but the other woman was struck, sustaining moderate injuries. The 23-year-old unidentified woman was airlifted to a hospital. Grand Isle Police Chief Euris DuBois says she’s in stable condition. The officer hasn’t been identified. No charges have been filed at this time.

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“Clearly it’s not what I would like to do. I wish it weren’t necessary,” the Democratic governor said of the proposals. With a shortfall estimated at $750 million for next year’s budget, it’s not clear how much money the highly popular program will receive in the financial year that begins July 1. It would take nearly $294 million to pay for all the students who are estimated to be eligible. Edwards and legislative leaders suggest the state won’t have enough money to cover that full amount. “We simply don’t have it,” the governor said. Current law calls for giving the free tuition first to students with the highest ACT scores if the program isn’t fully funded. A proposal by Sen. Dan “Blade” Morrish, RJennings, would instead allow an evenly distributed cut to each student’s award, so everyone gets at least some tuition aid, even if not the full amount they would otherwise qualify to receive. The measure, approved by the Senate committee without objection, heads to the full Senate for

debate. In addition to backing Morrish’s bill, the governor is reversing course from his predecessor, Republican Bobby Jindal, in supporting a bill by Sen. Jack Donahue, R-Mandeville, that would put spending restrictions on TOPS. Jindal vetoed the measure last year. Under the bill, the TOPS tuition payment rate would be locked in at the 2016-17 level. Rather than automatic increases whenever tuition costs rise, increases to TOPS payments in later years would need separate legislative approval. Students and parents would have to pay more out of pocket if campuses raise tuition rates and lawmakers refuse to boost TOPS awards to cover the increases. Supporters said the measure sought to ensure Louisiana can continue to afford TOPS. “When programs are successful like this program, they can’t just continue to grow forever,” Donahue said. No one spoke in opposition to the measure in the Senate Education Committee, and one of last year’s opponents announced a switch in position. Sen. Mike Walsworth, R-West Monroe, said the state’s financial problems have driven him to change his mind, though he said: “I hate that this is where we’re at.” The bill moves to the Senate floor. The committee also supported a measure to raise the minimum academic standard to get addon TOPS stipends for higher-performing students. But efforts to shrink the program’s costs by making fewer students eligible have failed to gain traction. Morrish scrapped his proposal to end TOPS

awards for students to attend private colleges. A day earlier, the House Education Committee stalled a bill seeking to modify TOPS criteria. Online: Senate Bills 89 and 174: www.legis.la.gov

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He was an assistant at Teurlings Catholic for eight years and an assistant at Belle Chasse for three years. The head coaching job at Cecilia became available when former coach Terry Martin accepted the same position at Breaux Bridge. Cecilia went 10-2 last season, the No. 3 seed in the playoffs and lost to Karr in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. According to school of-

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Fitch dropped the state’s rating from AA to AA-minus. The top three national rating agencies have repeatedly raised concerns about Louisiana’s longterm finances and imbalances that have the state spending more than it receives in annual revenue. Edwards said in a statement that the downgrade “further illustrates the severe budget crisis Gov. (Bobby) Jindal’s administration left us.” Jindal, whose term ended in January, closely

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protected his anti-tax record as he readied for a failed bid for the GOP presidential nomination. He used piecemeal financing to balance Louisiana’s budget, rather than raise taxes or cut government to match recurring tax revenue. That created new gaps each year as the shortterm cash fell away. Meanwhile, tax-break spending has ballooned by hundreds of millions. An oil price slump deepened the problems. In a special session that ended last month, lawmakers raised more than $1.2 billion in taxes for next year’s budget, but that wasn’t enough to close all the gaps. Republican lawmakers in the House blocked further tax in-

creases sought by Edwards. “We had hoped the special legislative session would have produced the results we needed to avoid another credit downgrade. Unfortunately, some members of the legislature refused to work with me to stabilize our budget,” Edwards said. The governor plans a second special session later this year to push further tax hikes. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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NOTICES

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a certain Promissory Note payable to CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, executed by Joe N. Daniels and Betty A. Woods and dated May 12, 2006, in the principal sum of $74,950.00, bearing interest at the rate of 7.100% from dated until paid, and providing reasonable attorney fees, and all charges associated with the collection same. Please contact Herschel C. Adcock, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 87379, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-8379, (225) 756-0373. _________________ I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of High and Low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 2820 B Hwy 316, Houma, LA 70364; business name: CJMJ of Houma, LLC; J&M Daiquiris. /s/ John M. Arnold, member; Meagan L. Arnold, member; Jerry R. Cameron, member; Cheryl B. Cameron, member. _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ Obituaries are placed online immediately once received from the funeral home. Visit www.TLGnewspaper. com to view obituaries and more. _________________

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OBITUARIES

PHYLLIS GAUDET Phyllis Norton Gaudet, 87, a native of Los Angeles, CA and resident of Larose passed away April 4, 2016. Visitation took place on Thursday, April 7, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 10 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass had taken place at 12 noon with burial followed in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Lonnie Gaudet; daughter, Diana Melancon (Ted); grandchildren, Chad Melancon, Jeremy Dumond, Joshua Dumond, Devyn Gaudet, Austin Gaudet; great grandchildren, Cooper Melancon and Brianna Dumond; and brother, Raymond Norton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Adam Gaudet; daughter, Stephanie Gaudet Dumond; grandchild, Kristy Dumond; and parents, Philip and Vivian Wiley Norton.

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

Caught in the act

The leader of the vegetarian society just couldn’t control himself anymore. He just needed to try some pork, just to see what it tasted like. So one summer day he told his members he was going on a vacation. He packed out of town, and headed to the nearest restaurant. After sitting down, he ordered a roasted pig, and impatiently waited for his delicacy.

After just a few minutes, he heard someone call his name, and to his great chagrin he saw one of his fellow members walking towards him. Just at that same moment, the waiter walked over, with a huge platter, holding a full roasted pig with an apple in it’s mouth. “Isn’t that something,” says the leader after only a moments pause, “all I do is order an apple, and look what it comes with!”

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements.

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LOU EMMA SAVOIE VIZIER Lou Emma Savoie Vizier, 87, born on March 31, 1928 to Elix and Emma Savoie, a native and resident of Larose, passed away Sunday March 20, 2016. Visitation will be on Wednesday March 23 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 11 am till service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 1 pm with burial following in the Church Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Larose Civic Center. Mrs. Lou Emma is survived by her sons Ronnie, Evans (Nona), Al (Katrina), daughter Marla Moore, sister Janet Melancon, sisters-inlaw Isabelle Pitre, Clara Belle Collins, Rita Savoie, and Elphie Savoie, 15 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren, and 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Vizier was preceded in death by her husband Whitney “Caillou” Vizier, son Randy Vizier, parents Elix and Emma St. Pierre Savoie, in-laws Alces and Edmae Lombas Vizier, brothers Elix Jr., Neuves, and Rodney Savoie, brothers-in-law Nootsie and Lipton, Herman Melancon, Norman Pitre and Louman Collins, and sisters-inlaw Lula, Earline, and Aveda Vizier. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Special thanks to Headache and Pain Center, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Cancer Center doctors and staff, St. Joseph Hospice, and caregivers Vivian Billiot, Gail Forehand, and Cynthia Sanchez. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements.

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Sunday, April 10, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Louisiana ranks last in regard to social justice issues

A new report issued last month by Loyola University New Orleans’ Jesuit Social Research Institute reveals that Louisiana ranks lowest in the U.S. on the JustSouth Index, a project that evaluates levels of social justice in the 50 states and Washington, D.C. The JustSouth Index measures and compares states’ performance on nine indicators that fall under the dimensions of poverty, racial disparity and immigrant exclusion, three of the most challenging issues facing the Gulf South today. According to the report, the other four Gulf South states that also ranked low were Mississippi at 50th position, Texas at 49th, Alabama at 48th and Florida in 41st position. The JustSouth Index established a measure of social justice to provide policymakers, employers and residents a better understanding of how residents of states in the Gulf South are doing as regard the basic rights and needs of every person. Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., J.D., executive director of the Jesuit Social Research Institute said, “Our purposes are to educate the people of this region and to point out how we together can make the kind of changes that promote far greater social justice, equity, and inclusion for all of us who live here.” Key findings in Louisiana include: • The average Louisiana household income for lowest 25 percent was just $11,156 per year in 2014. They compare this with the national average of $15,281 per year and $20,956 per year in New Hampshire, the state that ranked highest on that indicator. • Nine in ten Louisiana households that are in the lowest 25 percent income bracket are renting their home and spend 30 percent or more of their income on rent. • Louisiana has the highest gap in annual earnings between white and minority workers of similar age, level of education, and occupation. Minority workers in Louisiana earn 21 percent less than their white counterparts when age, education, and job type are all considered. This compares to a national average of an 8.8 percent gap. • More than 21.5 percent of immigrant youth ages 18 to 25 in Louisiana are considered “disconnected youth.” This means that they are not enrolled in school or regularly employed. • States that have raised the minimum wage, implemented a state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), expanded Medicaid eligibility, and invested in housing assistance outperformed states that have not. Louisiana has begun a very modest state EITC and taken the initial steps to expand Medicaid eligibility. It is imperative that the state lawmakers continue efforts to address economic and social injustices. Recommendations for improving social justice and equity in Louisiana include: 1) raise the minimum wage; 2) strengthen investments in child care assistance and create a state Earned Income Tax Credit; 3) create state and local incentives for the development of affordable housing and investing state funds in low-income housing as-

sistance; 4) improve access to English as a Second Language (ESL) and adult education classes; 5) revisit policies that improved integration of schools in the 1970’s and 1980’s; 6) increase resources to schools that serve primarily minority and immigrant students, and 7) combat employment discrimination and workers’ rights violations through enhanced enforcement efforts by federal, state, and nonprofit entities. “Yes, Louisiana is last

on this index, but we didn’t set it up to do that,” Fr. Kammer said. “We developed the index first and then waited for the (U.S.) census data in October and then plugged in the numbers. Louisiana ended up at the bottom. Hopefully, it might be different in the future.” If we Christians apply the basic gospel principal of loving our neighbor to our government and our economy, we can make positive changes. We need to elect leaders who have everyone’s best interest at heart. When we rank last, the only way is up.

Special Education District No. 1, (The Center), received a donation on March 21 from Knights of Columbus, Fr. Charles J. Tessier, Council 8898 of Larose, for their Tootsie Roll Can Shake Drive to aid in the work to provide needed support to the mentally and physically challenged clients. Pictured are Executive Director, Rose Grabert; client, Toby Dubois; and Grand Knight, Mr. John Guidry.

This Worship Directory is made possible by these civic-minded businesses and individuals. Please remember to thank them for their support.

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

Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

South Lafourche Assembly of God Our Lady of the Isle 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Kevin Bruce - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

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

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

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

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Welch

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

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

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

Victory Life Church

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.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

St. Anthony Church

St. Hilary of Poitiers

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

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. Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

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.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

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1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. 16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Senior Pastor: Monty Duke 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)

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

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UNITED METHODIST

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

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Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

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

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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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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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985.693.0123

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

East 57th St.

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

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

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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