Sunday, April 2, 2017 The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Tenth Ward voters support levee district tax renewal

Tenth Ward voters overwhelmingly passed the millage renewal for the South Lafourche Levee District in the March 25 election by a vote of 688 for, or 90 percent, to only 74 against, or 10 percent W against.

Only 762 votes were cast in the March 25 election, or 6.1 percent.

The Levee District was seeking to renew a 5-mill property tax “for the purpose of constructing and maintaining necessary levees, levee drainage, flood protection, hurricane flood protection and all other purposes incidental thereof.”

The millage, a renewal, will begin in 2018 and run for another 10 years.

SLLD estimates that the tax will generate an estimated $3,570,000 per year.

Only registered voters within the confines of the levee district were eligible to cast a vote.

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WEDNESDAY, APR. 5 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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Central Lafourche High School’s Boutique Shop was started by the school’s Performing Arts Club to help make dresses easily available to CLHS young ladies for prom, ring night, the school’s military ball, and other events.

The dresses are free to those needing a dress for that special occasion. The club is also accepting donations for dresses.

Brianna Boles and Ariana Reading are pictured sorting through a rack of dresses.

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center announces Phase 2 of Wellness Center

MONDAY, APR. 3

TUESDAY, APR. 4

By Dan Boudreaux Daily Comet Staff Writer

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Thibodaux Regional Medical Center announced Thursday its plans to construct Phase 2 of its state-of-the-art, innovative Wellness Center by adding outdoor facilities. The Wellness Center is the first of its kind in the state and among the finest in the nation and represents a significant investment in the health and wellness of the region.

“The community’s response to the Wellness Center and all its services and programs has been tremendous,” said Greg Stock, CEO, of Thibodaux Regional. “More than 5,000 people have joined our Fitness Center and are realizing the benefits.”

“Continuing our vision with Phase 2 further exemplifies the hospital’s leadership and continued commitment to the community,” added Stock. “The expansion will provide even more opportunities for people to improve their overall health and well-being.”

Phase 2 will be constructed behind the Wellness Center on the North Entrance side encompassing 17 acres of land. The $5M expansion project will feature 12 tennis courts, four sand

A man whose actions prompted the lockdown of two Larose schools on Tuesday has been charged with domestic abuse. Dennis Wainwright Jr. (age 39) of Larose was arrested following an investigation Tuesday afternoon.

Through investigation, deputies and detectives learned Wainwright was upset and, on Tuesday, he sent text messages to his children that caused his wife to be concerned. His wife went to the residence to check on him, and upon arrival, she found him holding a rifle.

Detectives learned his wife attempted to deescalate the situation, but Wainwright became more agitated and committed a battery on her.

He then stated he was going pick up his children

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At approximately 1:55 p.m., the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to Wainwright traveling to the school with a firearm. This Dennis prompted a lockdown of Wainwright, Jr. Larose-Cut Off Middle School, as well as the neighboring South Larose Elementary School.

Several deputies responded to the school, as well as Wainwright’s residence.

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other security measures after the disappearance of three important cassette tapes from their vault in Thibodaux.

The tapes in question were recordings of the 2004 Lafourche Parish Home Rule Charter Commission that revised the parish’s charter.

When Lafourche District Attorney Cam Morvant’s office went to get tapes that would give context to the intent of a law, some of the tapes were found to be missing. The 2003 Lafourche Parish Home Rule Charter Committee meeting tapes were still there.

“When we first noticed a tape was missing ... we thought it was just coincidence that the tape was missing,” Morvant said. “Then another issue came up regarding the administrator’s position, and when we went back to the archive, that tape was missing as well. On these two issues, both of the tapes were missing.”

The first missing tape was noticed on Feb. 7 when Morvant was asked by the council to clarify the rules within the parish’s Home Rule Charter as to how much time Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle had to name a new parish administrator to be voted on by the council.

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Man who prompted school lockdown Tuesday charged with Domestic Abuse

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South Lafourche High School students wait their turn last week to give the Coke vending machine a hug in order to receive a free drink.

South Lafourche was the first high school to be introduced to the Coca-Cola Hug Machine.

The machine, programmed in compliance with American Beverage, dispensed Diet Coke Zero (cherry) in exchange for hugs when a person wrapped their arms around it.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Calendar of Events News to Use!

SLHS variety show ongoing this weekend

South Lafourche High School will perform a variety show at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 2 in the SLHS auditorium.

Admission is $5 per person. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open a half hour before show time.

Employee of the Year nominations due Mon.

The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2017 Employee of the Year now through Monday, April 3.

Nomination forms may be found by visiting www.lafourchechamber.co m, as well as Facebook and Twitter.

All nominations will be recognized at the annual Employee Appreciation Crawfish Boil on Thursday, April 27, at the Cut Off Youth Center, featuring a Healthcare Expo.

Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Chamber at 985-693-6700, or by emailing: lin@lafourchechamber.com, or by visiting: www.lafourchechamber.com.

Registrations Wed. for Larose Lasers

The Larose Lasers Swim Team will have registration at the Larose Civic Center on April 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Suits, caps, towels, shirts and more will be available to purchase.

Congrats Jennings on the purchase of your Chevrolet Silverado … Marcie Dufrene

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LCOA memberships due by April 5

Anyone interested in becoming a lifetime member of the Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc., who has not already registered for membership, can do so through April 5 by contacting a local senior center and filling out an enrollment form or by calling the Council on Aging Office in Mathews at (985) 532-0457 or 1-888-8794400.

Anger management classes to begin April 6

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, April 6, 13, and 20.

Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only).

For more information call 985-446-0643.

Local church to sell seafood fondue April 7

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, April 7 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).

Softball tourney benefit slated for April 7, 8

The second annual VFW Post 8538 softball tournament will be held Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8 at Golden Meadow Park. Cost is $150 per team.

There will be a male and female home run derby.

Trophies will be awarded to first and second place teams. For more info. contact Cliff at 985-696-1017, Rachael at 985-665-7831 or Amy at 985-258-7704.

All proceeds help fund the VFW Queen’s trip to honor WWII Veterans.

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MK5K race slated for April 8

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 (while available). Awards will be given for various categories.

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 to benefit MaryKate’s Magical Express at the Give Kids the World Village.

LA SAFE planning session for Lafourche residents set for Tuesday Citizens invited to plan for changing coastlines

Louisiana’s Strategic Adaptations for Future Environments (LA SAFE) launched a planning process a few weeks ago to develop a common vision with coastal residents intended to guide parish-specific decision-making in the coming decades related to projected future flood risks throughout the region.

Our changing coastlines present opportunities for communities to think differently about the future.

So that all residents have a voice in shaping their futures, the State of Louisiana, the Foundation for Louisiana and local organizations are working

Cake bingo, lunch slated for April 9

A cake bingo and lunch will be held on Sunday, April 9 at the Cut Off Youth Center benefitting Mary Kate’s Magical Express at Give Kids the World.

A lunch consisting of spaghetti, corn and dessert will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (dine in or take it to go). Tickets can be purchased in advance at LCO Middle School.

The cake bingo will begin at 1 p.m. Anyone wanting to donate a cake for the bingo can bring it to the COYC by noon on the day of the bingo.

HRCS to perform Passion play April 11

Holy Rosary Catholic Schoo will present a production of The Passion of Our Lord for the public at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose.

HRCS upper grade students will depict the last days of Jesus, His crucifixion and His resurrection.

Army offers bonuses to 2018 seniors

Effective April 1, 2018 High School Seniors, enlisting into the U.S. Army, are eligible for a new bonus of $500 each month they are in the Future Soldier Training Program, until graduation.

“This is a great program to help high school juniors think about what they would like to do before graduation, “said Lt. Col. Eric Saulsbury, Baton Rouge Battalion Commander.

Another $500 bonus is added after graduation, for a total of up to $7500, if the senior qualifies and completes the required training.

The Army now offers two-year enlistment options for over 91 military occupational specialties, including cash bonus and money for college.

“This shorter enlistment term is great for high school graduates who want to take a break before college,” said Saulsbury. “This is perfect to gain some high level training and leadership the Army offers to add to a civilian resume or college application.”

To find a recruiter closest to you, call; 888-2301466 or visit www.goarmy.com.

For an interview with a recruiter, please contact Roger Harmon at 888-2301466

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Words of advice from a Good Ole Cajun Woman!

[Dear Aunt Ka-Me-La]

Dear Tante Camilla, I’m worried that my fiveyear-old is too spoiled and I don’t know what to do. I feel like if I start being mean now he’ll be confused and feel like I don’t love him anymore.

Signed, A Concerned Parent Dear Parent: Beb, this is mal pris for Tante Camilla because if I give you the wrong advice and your gaté fils turns out to be a bon rien in 20 years, you gonna come back and say it’s my fault. But I guess you’ll just be telling it to my mausoleum plot so that’s ok.

Anyway, bonjour mes amis. This is Tante Camilla ready to give you some advice. So venez ici and écoutez.

First of all, being strict and being mean are two different things. Hitting your kid for no reason or just because they spilled some milk, that’s mean and that’s wrong. Now giving them a swat on the bottom for lying, stealing or talking

with residents across our coast to plan how communities can successfully adapt to coastal challenges.

The process kicked off with six parish-specific meetings held throughout the region. The next meeting will be held at the Mathews Government Complex, 4876 Hwy. 1, on Tuesday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The planning process is a key step in the implementation of LA SAFE, a $40 million initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Once plans are developed, the LA SAFE team will use the balance of funds to

invest in proposed programs and projects within the 6-parish area. LA SAFE is a community-focused resilience and adaptation framework designed to complement the state’s Coastal Master Plan.

Representatives will be present at the meeting to work with citizens to begin discussing how their communities can best adapt and develop in the future.

The LA SAFE team will give a pair of brief presentations alongside resident-facilitated activities and discussions during the meeting. Learn more about this initiative at LASAFE.la.gov.

back to you, that’s being strict. You and your little boy need to understand the difference between being a mean person and being a parent. I know now-a-days people don’t believe in whippin’ a child and do those time outs so if that’s what you want to do, then do it.

But even in the bible it basically says épargner la tige, gâter l’enfant [spare the rod, spoil the child].

It’s your job to teach him right from wrong. He might be too little to understand that or might not want to understand that, but one day he will thank you.

La femme de mon frére used to spoil their kids so much that you couldn’t stand to be around them.

Phew-yi they were bad, bad.

They would go to a store and if they didn’t get a candy or an ice cream they would throw a fit. Me, if my petite fille had acted like that, I would have whipped her on the fesse right there in front of everybody. Well you know where their kids are right now? One of them

is in the jail, one of them doesn’t work or do nothing and the other one doesn’t even talk to her momma and daddy anymore.

You can love your kids and you can spoil them that way with giving them more love than they can possibly ever want or need. But you don’t have to give them their way or give them everything they want to show them that you love them.

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.

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The fields will further integrate services already located in the Wellness Center such as the Sports Medicine and Sports Performance Centers, Imaging Center, Rehabilitation Center, Aquatics Center and Fitness Center.

“Phase 2 expansion will also allow Thibodaux Regional to work with potential community partners in utilizing the facilities,” Stock continued.

“For example, we currently are exploring opportunities to further enhance our partnership with Nicholls State University.”

Construction of Phase 2 is expected to begin this summer, and have an economic impact of $25M. It should be completed in 12 to 15 months.

Arrest

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Deputies were later informed he was actually not in possession of the firearm before leaving for the school.

At 2:45 p.m., deputies made contact with Wainwright when he returned home, and he was detained for questioning. At that point, the lockdown was lifted at both schools.

Following questioning and investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for Wainwright for Domestic Abuse Battery. He was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center and booked accordingly. His bond is set at $25,000.

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The second, according to a memo sent to the Parish Council and Cantrelle on March 23, was discovered missing about five weeks later while Morvant’s office looked into the order of succession if there was a vacancy for parish president with only an interim parish administrator in office.

Council Clerk Carleen Babin keeps a sign out log for all the tapes in the vault and said she has no record of the tapes being checked out.

According to the memo, an inventory of the tapes was taken and the two tapes, along with the last commission meeting tape, were missing.

Morvant also recommended in the memo that the council make digital copies of all the remaining tapes, submit either the original or digital copies to be held in the archives section at Nicholls State University’s Ellender Memorial Library, take extra security measures and contact the Thibodaux Police Department if it is believed the tapes were stolen.

Babin said the council has not decided whether to contact the police on this matter. Babin also said the council is looking into digitizing the tapes and is in talks with Nicholls to have one copy stored in the library archives.

Edwards unveils long-awaited tax plan for upcoming session

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards released his proposal Wednesday to rewrite Louisiana’s tax laws, pushing significant changes that would shift more of the state tax burden to businesses, lessen sales taxes and raise hundreds of millions for next year’s budget.

The tax package — released fewer than two weeks before the legislative session opens April 10 — would replace $1.3 million in temporary taxes set to expire in mid-2018, while also raising another $400 million for next year’s budget, according to the Democratic governor.

Edwards said the effort is aimed at stabilizing state finances and ending continued cycles of budget deficits that have kept lawmakers and governors scrambling for nearly a decade to patch together money to pay for government programs and services.

The tax changes also would drum up new money that Edwards wants to spend on the TOPS college tuition program, K-12 education and other items.

“We’re operating under a broken, outdated structure that simply doesn’t work for Louisiana any longer,” he said. “This is a fiscally responsible approach to bring our system into the 21st Century.”

Many parts of the package would require hefty, two-thirds votes from lawmakers, including the centerpiece proposal, a new tax on gross receipts called a Commercial Activity Tax, estimated to raise up to $900 million a year from businesses.

Businesses making more than $1.5 million annually would pay the tax, which is a tax on sales without looking at expenses or profit margins.

Those companies making less than $1.5 million annually — about 94 percent of those in Louisiana, according to the revenue department — would be assessed a flat tax ranging from $250 to $750.

Stephen Waguespack, president of the powerful Louisiana Association of Business and Industry said the idea of a tax rewrite aimed at raising more money for state coffers was “tone deaf to economic reality” amid a state recession.

The proposal attempts to get at businesses that use existing tax laws to avoid paying state taxes.

Edwards says of 149,000 corporate tax filers in the state, revenue department data shows that more than 129,000 didn’t pay taxes in 2015.

Edwards said he’s trying to make sure businesses pay “their fair share,” so that the funding of government services doesn’t rest disproportionately on individual taxpayers, like middle-class households.

“It simply asks our businesses to do their part,” he said.

In a slight trade-off, the governor is proposing to phase out the corporate franchise tax over 10 years.

On sales taxes, he wants to let a temporary, 1-cent sales tax increase expire as planned in mid2018. But he wants to extend the state sales tax to the purchase of some services, like telephone services, cable and satellite television, home repairs and landscaping.

For personal income tax, Edwards proposes to do away with a tax break that allows people to deduct the federal income taxes they pay from their state tax liability, swapped out for lower overall tax rates. The governor said that would lower taxes paid by 90 percent of taxpayers.

The governor also wants to rework the myriad of state tax breaks.

Most of the attention has centered on the gross receipts tax, because it’s unfamiliar in Louisiana. A handful of states have some variation on the tax.

Critics say businesses pass the taxes along to consumers, disproportionately hitting the poor, just like a sales tax, but with less transparency. They say the tax harms companies struggling to stay afloat or startup businesses by not accounting for profit margin and can have a pyramiding effect by applying to every transaction in a production chain.

“This is the wrong approach for states,” the right-leaning, Washingtonbased Tax Foundation wrote in an analysis this week that said gross receipts taxes “have a negative impact on the economy.” ___

Wednesday, April 2, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

2017 Jazz Fest to include Stevie Wonder, Nas, Maroon 5

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In less than a month nearly 600 performers will converge on the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course for the annual celebration of music known as Jazz Fest.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will be held over two weekends, April 28-30 and May 4-7 featuring such names as Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Harry Connick Jr., Aaron Neville, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Meghan Trainor, Herb Alpert, Alabama Shakes and Darius Rucker.

Full details can be found at www.nojazzfest. com.

The festival, in its 48th year, is presented by Shell. ___

Louisiana inmates sue over solitary confinement on death row

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Inmates on Louisiana’s death row are confined in inhumane isolation for 23 hours a day in windowless cells “the size of an average home bathroom,” according to a lawsuit challenging

the practice.

Attorneys for three death row prisoners at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola filed a class action lawsuit Wednesday against prison officials, claiming the solitary confinement conditions violate the inmates’ constitutional rights.

The federal lawsuit claims the conditions on death row are inhumane and jeopardize prisoners’ physical and mental health. The suit asks the court to order prison officials to alleviate the conditions for all prisoners on death row at Angola.

The suit says inmates can leave their cells — one at a time, for one hour each day — to shower, use a phone and walk on their death row tier. They can go outside three times a week,

but they’re isolated in a “small outdoor cage resembling a dog pen,” the suit adds.

The three plaintiffs — Marcus Hamilton, 56; Winthrop Eaton, 52; and Michael Perry, 63 — are convicted murderers who have been in solitary confinement on death row for between 25 and 31 years.

Over three-quarters of the more than 70 prisoners on death row have been in solitary confinement for at least a decade, the suit says.

In 2013, a different group of inmates sued over dangerous heat levels on Louisiana’s death row. A federal judge ruled in their favor, ordering prison officials in December to continue using new, low-tech heat remediation measures.

The South Lafourche 4-H Club placed 1st in the Lafourche Parish National 4-H Week Display Contest for the High School Division. Club members assisted with the painting and decorating during this week. The club also treated teachers and staff with a luncheon.

The South Lafourche High School 4-H Club extends thanks to the businesses in the community for their support as the club continues to demonstrate how 4-H GROWS HERE.

All You Can Eat Crawfish For Only $20

BOILIN’ ON DA BAYOU Crawfish Boil-Off 6th Annual

Sorry, No Take Outs!

Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

$10 For Children 5 - 10 years old Free for Children under 5

Saturday, April 8 10:30am - 3pm Cut Off Youth Center

— Staff Writer Dan Boudreaux can be reached at 857-2204 or dan.boudreaux@ houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @dan_boudreaux.

Pictured are Galliano Elementary School 4-H’ers, Caden and Koby Bruce, who placed 1st in the Elementary Division for their Fit for 4-H poster.

Reporter: Elizabeth Griffin

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The best crawfish boilers on the Bayou battle it out to see who is the best... and YOU ARE THE JUDGE!

To enter a team, contact D’lynn at the COYC 985-632-7616.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Apt. #4 is available for $675/month and a $600 damage deposit.

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Larose area. Also, Small 2BR trailer for rent. All utilities paid. $650/mo and $400/dep.

Larose area. 985-665-2548. _________________ 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. _________________ Home For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 ½ bath; ready to move in; great condition; Larose area; $600/ month; $500/ deposit.

985-278-2301. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________ 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. _________________

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: window unit AC; 1 turntable, still works; 2 boxes of ceiling tile; 1 abstract door; 1 large and 1 small cedar chest, black lacquer finish; 1 antique rocker. Call 278-6549 FMI. _________________ Plants for Sale: Walking Iris. 6322565. _________________ Golf Cart For Sale: 2010 E-Z Go Freedom RXV model. 48 volts, lights, 2 seats, windshield, excellent condition, like new, $3,300. Call 6911626. _________________ 2007 John Deer Tractor For Sale: Call 985-537-5684 for details. _________________ Above Ground Pool; 20x10; big round deck; new liner (still in box); 4 pumps; slide board; 2 sets of steps; needs to be taken down; pool and deck free; just need to buy new liner, $500. For more info, call 985258-4472. _________________

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. _________________

HELP WANTED

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will accept applications for SIX summer roustabout positions.

Eligible applicants must be registered college student and must complete a job application.

Roustabout applicants must be able to conduct physical labor and must pass a drug screen test and physical exam. Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 8 during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16829 East Main, Galliano.

FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 10 at approximately 11 am. Alternates will also be selected.

Maintenance personnel will select TWO roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Applicants can be found on the Port website at www.portfourchon.co m under News & Events> Employment Opportunities and at the GLPC office. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________ South Lafourche Metal Building Contractors now hiring laborers. Call 693-4078. _________________

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. _________________

NEWLY LISTED!

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

MLS 124895: This 3BR, 2BA home is in move-in condition. It has a large carport, huge garage and is in a great neighborhood - 153 East 29th St. (old nursing home street). Priced just right at $179,500!

Call Addy Legendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

Since 1916

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

NATIONAL ADVERTISEMENTS

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. _________________ 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. _________________ Help Wanted: Business office looking to fill clerical/ receptionist position. Applicant must have great computer knowledge. Mail resume to PO Box 934, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Express Oil in Galliano is looking for an Oil Tech/ Mechanic.

Apply in person, Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm.

985-632-4000. _________________ La Casa Mexican Restaurant is looking for a server/bartender.

Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Apply in person at La Casa Mexican Restaurant, 13990 West Main St., Larose. No phone calls please. _________________ 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. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the above classifieds. Determining the value of their service or

product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it is illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. Toll free numbers may or may not reach Canada.

Autos Wanted CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!!

All Makes/Models 20002016! Any Condition.

Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid!

Free Towing!

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AIRLINE CAREERS Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses coast to coast. Job placement assistance.

Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance

800-481-7894 areas. Call 1-855-4404911 now to get a $50 Gift Card!

Comcast Hi-Speed Internet -$29.99/mo (for 12 mos.) No term agreement. Fast Downloads!

PLUS Ask About TV (140 Channels) Internet Bundle for $79.99/mo (for 12 mos.) CALL 1-844-7144451, SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help!

WIN or Pay Nothing!

Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-855-4986323 to start your application today!

Wanted to Buy Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800-371-1136

Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ 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. _________________ Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Raceland is currently hiring for front desk agent, housekeeping, and maintenance. All positions have open, flexible availability, including day shifts, night shift, night audit, weekends and all holidays. Reliable transportation is necessary.

If you would be a good fit, applications can be picked up at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 4716 La.1, Raceland. No phone calls will be taken. Only serious applications please. _________________ 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 _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Double J Roofing Specializing in ReRoofs, Metal Roofs, Aluminum Roofs, Patio Enclosures and Repairs. 20 years experience and doing business in all parishes. Get the best for less! One call we do it all! Free estimates and Senior Discounts. Financing Available.

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

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Allen Concrete Construction Cement slabs, sidewalks, driveways, retainer walls, catch basins, etc. FREE ESTIMATES. Competitive Pricing. Call Josh at 985-278-7792. _________________ 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. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ 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 _________________ Transcending Designs Interior/ Exterior Painting and Landscaping.

Lowest prices around with negotiable estimates.

(985) 258-0883 http://facebook.com LAtranscending designs _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________

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

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

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

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, take your time on a particular project that requires more than just a cursory glance. Enlist the help of a partner or coworker if you need assistance.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if your patience is in short supply, hunker down and try to ride out the week. You can make it through if you keep your eyes on the prize.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Romantic gestures may need to be put on hold until you can devote enough time to treating that special someone in the right fashion. This will give you more time for planning.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Pretty soon your schedule could be upended and you will have to find new coping mechanisms. It might be a struggle in the beginning, but soon you will bounce back.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take a few moments to unwind when you can, Leo. It has been a busy time for you and you need to seek respite whenever you can — even if it’s only for a few minutes.

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________

PETS

Bunnies For Sale: $10 each. 985-6776282. _________________

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). _________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory of

STEVEN ST.PIERRE, SR.

Born: 12/28/39 Died: 04/01/97 My angel up in Heaven, I wanted you to know; I feel you watching over me, everywhere I go.

I wish you were here with me, but that can never be; Memories of you in my heart, that only I can see.

My angel up in Heaven, I hope you understand; That I would give anything if I could hold your hand.

I’d hold you oh so tightly and never let you go; And all the love inside of me, to you I would show.

My angel up in Heaven, for now we are apart; You’ll always live inside of me, deep within my heart.

Until we meet again.

Loving and Missing You Always, Family and Friends ______________

OBITUARIES

RAYMOND JOSEPH MELANCON

Raymond Joseph Melancon, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at noon on Friday and burial followed in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Lefort Melancon; son, Tommy (Ann) Melancon; daughters, Carla Melancon, Lorna (Tony) Eymard; grandchildren, Misty, Braeli, Braden, Natalie; great granddaughter, Aaliyah and brothers, Chester and Loyman Melancon.

He was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Melancon; parents, Jules and Odile Blanchard Melancon and sisters, Linda Thibodaux and Doris Casbon.

Raymond was a former Police Jury member. Member of the Lafourche Parish Cattleman’s Association; Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society; member Levy District, Lafourche Parish Drainage District #1. He was also the coowner of South Lafourche Crawfish Farm and co-owner of Highland Subdivision.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________________

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 Equal Opportunity Employer

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Think ahead to later in the week, Virgo. Do you have important plans? Try not to burn the candle at both ends now so you can have more energy down the road.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be called upon to take a leadership role or start making more of the tough decisions in a relationship. You have to contribute as much as possible.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, even if you cannot see the finish line just yet, realize it is just over the horizon. Your hard work will be well worth the effort.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, when someone calls upon you for assistance, jump as quickly as you can. Others know they can count on you to be supportive and quick to support.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A situation at home that has been on your mind finally resolves itself, Capricorn. You can breathe a little easier knowing there is one less challenge you have to face.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, with others continually counting on you for answers, you may be hesitant to ask some questions of your own. But speak up, especially if you feel overwhelmed in any way.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Creativity takes center stage for you this week, Pisces. You may put a clever spin on decorating or finally dabble in a new hobby.

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Mistakes on your tax return could lead to an audit

You’re not alone if your heart pounds when you see a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in your mailbox. While some lucky filers get sent a letter because they’re due a larger refund, most of us fear the worst — an audit.

Those fears may be largely unfounded for the average household. Only about one percent of taxpayers get audited, and high-income taxpayers are disproportionately targeted.

If you are audited, it might not be like you imagine. An audit could focus on

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

These individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

MARCH 27, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dylan Breaux, 24, Larose.

Contempt of court.

Dillon Verdin, 25, Bourg. Fugitive.

Todd Adams, 36, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Joel Barrios, 27, Des Allemands. Violation of probation/ parole (2 cts); contempt of court.

Dylan Breaux, 24, Larose.

Contempt of court.

Charles Gregory, 46, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

James Haydel, 31, Raceland.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Carmee Jones, 34, Houma.

Operating a vehicle with suspended license; obstruction of justice; turning movements; fugitive.

Raynell Lewis, 29, Metairie.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation of a pregnant victim with child endangerment; Disturbing the peace; simple criminal damage to property; simple battery.

Jamie Morvant, 43, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery; intimidating, impeding, or injuring witnesses/ officers.

Saisha Willoughby, 29, Napoleonville. Simple battery to the infirm.

Golden Meadow Police Department Sam Ybarra, 34, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Patrick Johnson, 54, Napoleonville. Failure to drive on right side of road; DWI (1st).

David Waguespack, 35, Thibodaux. Theft; operating vehicle with suspended license; speeding; forgery; theft of assets of aged/disabled person; contempt of court (3

a particular line entry, credit or figure, and you might only need to mail or fax a copy of the relevant paperwork, such as an insurance report or receipt.

Even so, getting audited isn’t fun. In the best case, you have to take the time to dig through your records and respond. In the worst case, you have to do all that as well as pay penalties and interest.

What can you do to help reduce your risk of audit?

Audits, or examinations as they’re also referred to, could be the result of a random selection, mismatched documents, deviation from the expected “norms” for similar returns or connection to someone who’s being audited.

But there are a few things you can do to help minimize your chances of

cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Jeron Jupiter, 26, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Anthony Ledet, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Andrea Williams, 33, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer; disturbing the peace; enter/ remain after being forbidden.

Saisha Willoughby, 29, Napoleonville. Fugitive (3 cts).

MARCH 28, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Alonza Bell, 41, Belle Rose.

Contempt of court.

Corey Hood, 35. Contempt of court (2cts).

Donavan King, 36, Alexandria. Resisting an officer (Misd). No seat belt (1st. offense). Contempt of court (2cts). Driver must be licensed (2nd or subsequent).

Farrah Ledet, 37, Cut Off. Fugitive.

Michael Lewis,23, Belle Rose.

Contempt of court.

Melvin Plant Jr., 36, Houma.

Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. Violation of stop sign (No injury).

Kentrell Sanders, 36, Napoleonville. Contempt ofcourt.

Dennis Wainwright Jr., 39, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery (Felony).

Brandon Bonvillain, 27, Houma. Violation of probation/ parole.

Nicholas Bart, 35, Houma.

Domestic abuse battery.

Susan Derouen, 51, Arnauldville. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Brittney Dufrene, 29, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole.

Corey Hood, 35, Thibodaux.

Simple assault.

Kareem Ingram, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court; simple battery; aggravated assault; home invasion; simple criminal damage to property.

Louisiana State Police Sparkle Clark, 39, Houma.

Fugitive.

Thibodaux Police Dept.

Gerrel Talbert, 23, Napoleonville. Poss./dist. of drug

being audited.

Enter all your information correctly. Take an extra few minutes to doublecheck the information you entered when preparing your tax return. A misspelled name or wrong number could lead to an examination.

Include information from every form with your return.

When an organization sends you a tax form, it also sends a copy to the IRS. The IRS has an automated system that can flag a return when you don’t include information from one of the forms you received.

Don’t treat a hobby as a business. You might enjoy your hobby and occasionally make some money from it, but that doesn’t make it a business. Business and hobby expenses are treated differently and you can’t claim a loss from your hobby. If you try, that could be a red flag.

Know the home-office rules. Many small business paraphernalia (Misd).

Sale/dist./poss. of legend drug w/o prescription or order prohibited (Felony). Poss. of marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses (Felony).

Poss. of Hydrocodone. Contempt of court. Poss. of cocaine less than 28 grams (Felony). Fugitive.

MARCH 29, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Amy Adams, 34, Lockport.

Contempt of court.

Ernest Beard, 69, Pineville.

Theft.

Sandra Blanchard, 53, Houma. Disturbing the peace.

Quentin Williams, 34, Thibodaux. Fugitive (2 cts).

Thibodaux Police Department Troy Hunt, 52, Thibodaux.

First degree rape; sexual battery.

Arnesto Thomas, 25, Gray.

Contempt of court.

Jasmin Williams, 26, Thibodaux. Fugitive (4 cts); contempt of court.

Louisiana State Police Timothy Douglas, 38, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Justin Melancon, 27, Houma.

DWI (1st); turning movements and required signals.

Brandon Pitre, 31, Thibodaux.

DWI (2nd); failure to drive on right side of road.

Golden Meadow Police Department Selina Billiot, 45, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Correction

In the Wednesday, March 29, 2017 edition, it was incorrectly stated that Tessy Guidry, 45, of Larose was arrested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office on March 22 for failure to register and notify as a sex offender.

It should have stated that Guidry was placed under arrest for contempt of court. We apologize for the error.

owners and contractors work from home, but that doesn’t automatically mean you can claim the home-office deduction. You can’t claim a guest bedroom where you occasionally work, the room (or part of a room) must be used exclusively and regularly for business.

Only claim the EIC if you have earned income. To qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC), you need to have earned income, such as wages or salary, for the year. Other types of income, including alimony, child support, unemployment benefits and Social Security won’t qualify you for the EIC. Working with a professional tax preparer, such as a certified public accountant (CPA) or enrolled agent (EA) could help you avoid

Sunday, April 2, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

making errors, but it doesn’t guarantee you won’t be audited. Similar types of support are sometimes offered with online tax preparation software for a fee. In either case, if you’re required to pay more tax, the bill may get passed on to you.

Don’t let fear cost you.

Some taxpayers shy away from claiming legitimate credits and deductions because they fear an audit.

That could be a costly choice. There’s only a small chance you’ll get audited, and it could be quick and relatively painless — especially if you keep good records.

Fear also leads thousands of people to fall victim to tax-related scams.

Thieves may impersonate an IRS agent, but the IRS will never call or email you

requesting a specific type of payment. The IRS only initiates contact with taxpayers by mail, and you can choose among several methods of payment when you owe money.

Bottom line: While there’s no way to guarantee the IRS won’t ask questions about your tax return, don’t let fear of an audit keep you from using the credits or deductions you can rightfully claim. Filing a complete and accurate return could help minimize your chances of an audit, and if you do receive a notice, you may be able to quickly resolve the issue by following the instructions.

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

Action taken at Tuesday’s Parish Council meeting

Below is a rundown of action taken by the Lafourche Parish Council at the March 28th meeting. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted. Councilman Michael Gros was absent.

ACTION: Abolished the Lafourche Parish Department of Grants and Economic Development.

ACTION: Abolished the Lafourche Parish Department of Communications.

ACTION: Failed to name the Gheens Library the “Lindel Toups Memorial Library.” The vote was 5-3 against, with Lorraine, Bourgeois and Jones voting yes.

ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement between Hubert J. Orgeron and the Lafourche Parish Council.

ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement between Lonnie M. Chiasson and the Lafourche Parish Council.

ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement between Mary Lee Foret Danos and the Lafourche Parish Council.

ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement between Brad M. Fields and the Lafourche Parish Council ACTION: Approved an Act of Donation between Lafourche Parish Government and Drainage District No. 1 for the donation of one John Deere 6110M Cab Tractor and one Tiger Model BB-22-30S Stow Mid Mount Hydraulic Rotary Boom

Mower.

ACTION: Amended the 2017 Operations and Capital Budget for the Lafourche Parish Council as well as set the salaries of unclassified employees.

ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement between Larry Ledet, Kay Ledet Boudreaux and Daniel J. Ledet and the Lafourche Parish Council.

ACTION: Approved a supplemental appropriation within the 2017 Operations and Maintenance Budget and Capital Outlay Budget to cover Lafourche Parish’s matching funds and grant award funds for the East Side Airport Corridor and the West Side Airport Corridor.

ACTION: Approved an increase in the capital budget for $1,183,000.

ACTION: Approved the re-keying of all doors of the Legislative Branch; 7-0, with Lorraine absent.

ACTION: Requested the Lafourche Parish District Attorney to take action on Parish President James B. Cantrelle for being in noncompliance of the Lafourche Parish Home Rule Charter as it pertains to the appointment of a parish administrator; 7-1, with Bourgeois voting no.

ACTION: Appointed Grant Dupre to the Terrebonne Fire Protection District No. 6 Board; 7-0 with Lafont absent.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Temptations are always with us but so is God’s help to overcome them

Temptations are part of everyone’s life. How we deal with temptations is so important. The following are quotes on temptations from some great spiritual writers.

St. Anthony of the Desert (251-356) lived to be 104 years old. He warns that temptations never go away. “This is the great work of human beings: always to take the blame for their own sins before God and to expect temptation to their last breath.”

St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) distinguished temptation and sin. “Temptation to a certain sin, to any sin whatever, might last throughout our life, yet it can never make us displeasing to God’s Majesty provided we do not take pleasure in it and consent to it. You must have great courage in the midst of temptation. Never think yourself overcome if they are displeasing to you, keeping clearly in mind the difference between feeling temptation and consenting to it.”

St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) tells us what to do when we are tempted.

“When an evil thought is presented to the mind, we must immediately try to turn our thoughts to God, or to something that is indifferent. Yet the first rule is, instantly to invoke the names of Jesus and Mary and to continue to invoke them until the temptation ceases. Those who trust in themselves are lost. Those who trust in God can do all things.”

Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus (1801-1844) tells us how pride can get in the way of virtue. “It usually happens that interior sentiments of pride precede the commission of serious sins. Peter was not aware of his own weakness. He preferred himself before others; he trusted in him-

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Pastor Audie Crochet - (504) 952-6603

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

self as though he were incapable of sinning, boasting that no temptation would separate him from Jesus. He would not even believe the assurance of his Divine Master that he would deny him thrice. Deceived by this vain confidence in his own strength, he neglects to pray, and to have recourse to God. God, in his justice, permits him to fall, in punishment of his pride. There is nothing more dangerous than to confide in our own strength, and trust to feelings of fervor. We are full of malice, and could commit the most enormous crimes, unless God supports us.”

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) said, “Joy is one of the best safeguards against temptation.

The devil is a carrier of dust and dirt and he uses every opportunity to throw what he has at us. Yet a joyful heart protects us from this dirt. That is because Jesus is there in our joy. Jesus takes full possession of our soul when we surrender to him joyfully. St. Francis de Sales said, ‘A sad saint is a bad saint.’ St. Teresa of Avila worried about her sisters only when she saw them lose their joy. Joy is a source of power for us.”

Finally Pope Francis tells us, “We are invited to follow in Jesus’ footsteps and face the spiritual battle with the Evil One with the strength of the Word of God. Not with our words: they are worthless. The Word of God: this has the strength to defeat Satan.

Therefore, being familiar with the Bible is important: read it often, meditate on it, assimilate it. The Bible contains the Word of God, which is always timely and effective.

“If we had God’s Word always in our heart, no temptation could separate us from God, and no obstacle could divert us from the path of good; we would know how to defeat the daily temptations of the evil that is within us and outside us; we could live a life renewed according to the Spirit, welcoming and loving our brothers and sisters, especially the weakest and neediest, and also our enemies.”

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Braxton Pitre, shown at left, was recently named Golden Meadow Middle School’s Student of the Year.

Pictured with Braxton receiving his award is Lafourche Parish School Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews and School Board President Julie Breaux.

Pictured at right are Golden Meadow Middle School Students of the Month for January: 8th grade, Kesha Eymard and Ethan Hebert; 7th grade, Lilli Lasseigne and James Cheramie; and 6th grade, Sylvia Wilkerson and Dustin Bourg.

These students were selected and recognized for their hard work, commitment, and good character.

Golden Meadow Middle School would like to congratulate Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Angie Plaisance, and Support Personnel of the Year, Mrs. Nancy Fillinich, for being chosen for the 2016-2017 school year.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

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.

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.

St. Hilary of Poitiers South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Galliano

Principals List- 1st grade: Ella Arceneaux, Khloe Brady, Connor Bruce, Aleiya Callais, Jacques Callais, Randi Catalano, Annaleigh Cheramie, Amryn Curole, Paul Dufrene, Frankie Paul Falgout, Hallie Galjour, Kamden Kern, Kylie Moore, Jayden Mott, Jay Punch, Bailey Thomassie, Maria Tran; 2nd Grade: Khloe Cheramie, Hannah Chiasson, Rylie Guidry, Bailey Ledet, Kylie Pierce, Taylor Reynolds, Kyleigh St. Pierre; 3rd Grade: Clarie Arabie, Luke Cheramie, Marissa Dobson, Owen Gaspard, Sophia Guilbeau, Claire Rebstock; 4th Grade: Amelia Bergeron, Hayden Lefort, Douglas St. Pierre; 5th grade: Marcelle Bourgeois, Abigail Chiasson, Sarah Danos; 6th grade: Melania Angelette, Julian Bourgeois, Karoline Cheramie, Jenna Guidry; 7th grade: Parker Angelette, Alaina Ashmun, Abbi Collins, Max Compeaux, Carmen Duet, Jacob Guidry, Matthew Thomassie; 8th grade: Asia Dardar, Grant Rebstock.

Honor Roll- 1st grade: Madeline Cheramie, Kamryn Gautreaux, Jolette Izaguirre, Madix Latiolais, Kami Pitre, Claire Plaisance, Emmalyn Schexaydre, Karsen Smith, Jenica Waguespack; 2nd grade: Cate Blanchard, Jaci Brady, Marijain Burns, Conner Curole, Dax Pitre, Sawyer Theriot, Ryan Verdin; 3rd grade: Riley BarriosSeward, Amaya Blanchard, Elliot Cheramie, Micah Compeaux, Logan Curole, Bailee Duet, Addilyn Dufrene, Christopher Fonseca, Melody Johnston, Ava Moore; 4th grade: Kaden Angelette, Maddox Angelette, Aliza Callais, Lyric Duet, Parker Nguyen, Roman Robichaux, Ellie Verdin; 5th grade: Jaden Bass, Callie Blanchard, Christian Cheramie, Beaux Curole, Andrew Duet, Claire Fonseca, Seth Guidry, Janie Pierce, Victoria Pitre; 6th grade: Cameron Badeaux, Brenna Brady, Nicky Cheramie, Addison Curole, Jacob Curole, Nadia Duet, Karmine Falgout, Zack France, Lennon Gisclair, Kollin Kern, Carter Theriot, Adamduc Tran; 7th grade: Jaelynn Eymard, Robert Oakes, Dylan Pregeant, Gabe Savoie, Logan Willliams; 8th grade: Luke Callais, Garon Guidry, Branden Ledet, Alex Pierce, Mia Torres.

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.

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

Holy Rosary Catholic School lists honor students

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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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

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LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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

Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865

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)

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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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Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

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