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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Grand Isle police officers arrested

GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) — Three members of the police department in the town of Grand Isle, including a captain and a lieutenant, were arrested Wednesday and booked with malfeasance in office, amongWother charges, authorities said.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that all three face malfeasance in office charges. Two also face charges of extortion.

Two civilians also were arrested on extortion counts.

Arrested were Capt.

Tyson Gravette, 34, Lt. Elgene Gary, 74, and Officer Cameron Westbrook, 29.

Gravette and Westbrook were each booked on one count of malfeasance and one count of extortion.

Gary was booked on one count of extortion.

Deputies also arrested two civilians, Karrie Mulac, 49, and Tasha Eschete, 42, See Arrest Page 4-A

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House backs tax bills, but far short of Edwards’ request

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Thursday to tax bills that would raise more than $220 million next year, slightly more than one-third of the target set by Gov. John Bel Edwards to balance the budget.

After wrapping up the afternoon of debate, the House then adjourned until Monday, a signal that the majority Republican chamber’s leaders don’t expect to offer much more in the way of revenue-raising measures for the Democratic governor.

Edwards called lawmakers into the special session aiming to raise $600 million for the financial year that begins July 1, to stop what he describes as deep cuts to health care, education and public safety programs.

The House tax committee has stalled many measures sought by Edwards, particularly income tax changes that could hit middle- and upper-income residents.

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IF WALLS COULD TALK - The old Larose Hotel, as it has been known for decades, and built in 1946, is currently being demolished to make way for levee construction.

The South Lafourche Levee District is raising the levee protection in that area from an 8 ft. level (from the road) to a +13 ft. with a levee or sheet pile wall.

The hotel, which stayed in business through the nineties, was a two-story building that initially housed a restaurant, kitchen, gambling room and dancing area on the first floor, and rooms for renters on the second floor. It was also a place for many customers, who for years, just wanted to pass a good time playing boure.

America’s beauty hasn’t faded. Has its greatness?

JAY REEVES and ROBIN McDOWELL Associated Press

EDITOR’S NOTE - This story is part of Divided America, AP’s ongoing exploration of the economic, social and political divisions in American society.

Americans agree on this much: They are disgusted with politics.

Yet Americans say they still believe in America, the experiment in democracy that the founders described as a place where the government should protect the rights of ordinary people to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

There’s something at the core of America they long for, even if it’s hard to define and seems distant in 2016.

Donald Trump proclaims he will “make America great again.” Hillary Clinton counters that America “has never stopped being great.”

But what does that even mean?

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana drivers struggling to pay unpaid fines from lapsed car insurance coverage can now find some relief.

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office announced Wednesday that the governor had signed a bill to authorize driver payment plans to repay the state Office of Motor Vehicles for the outstanding fines.

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No excuse for boredom!

Parish recreation districts are once again offering summer recreation programs at various sites throughout the area.

Programs are scheduled the weeks of: June 13-16, June 20-23, June 27-30, July 11-14, and July 18-21.

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The recreation programs are open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and offer a variety of activities for kids.

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Pictured enjoying their time at recreation at the Larose Civic Center are Madelyn O’Quin, Braelyn O’Quin and Suki Livaudais.

Over seventy kids signed up the first day in Larose.

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New law lets drivers repay insurance fines in installments

The Associated Press interviewed a wide range of Americans to get a sense of what they think about the nation’s greatness in the twilight of President Barrack Obama’s eight years in office. The responses were as different as Americans can be, yet a theme emerged: Compared to other nations, the United States is at least good, probably even great. But there’s a lot of work to be done.

“Yes, America is great. It could be a lot better if the politicians weren’t fighting each other all the time ...,” said Rodney Kimball, a 74-year-old stove dealer in West Bethel, Maine. “The government needs to start doing what’s right for the people.”

America is divided, and the current dearth of confidence in the nation’s politics and government is striking.

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Calendar of Events ‌ News to Use!

Lockport boat center to host building classes

The Center for Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main Street in Lockport, will have boat building classes on Mondays from 4 -7 p.m.

Learn to build pirogues, lake skiffs and rowboats.

Call and schedule your appointment with boat instructor Ernie at (985) 5325106. Group events also available

Recreation programs ongoing through July

Lafourche Recreation District #3 will have summer recreation programs at the following sites: Larose Civic Center, Cut Off Youth Center, Galliano Elementary School and Golden Meadow Middle School.

Programs are scheduled the weeks of: June 13-16, June 20-23, June 27-30, July 11-14, and July 18-21.

The programs will be closed from July 4-7.

Recreation programs are from 1- 4 p.m.

Blood drive set for June 14 for local boy

The family and friends of 7-year-old T-Vic Lee, son of Abbie and Ludovic Lee,

will host a blood drive with Ochsner Blood Bank at Galliano Elementary School, 148 West 158th St. The blood drive will be on Tuesday, June 14 from 1 - 7 p.m. in the school library. All blood types areneeded. All donors will receive a Blood Bank t-shirt.

Donors should bring a picture ID and eat a healthy meal before donating.

Flag disposal ceremony set for June 15

American Legion Post 259 of Golden Meadow would like to invite the public, Veterans, and boy’s and girl’s scout troops to attend their ceremony for the proper way of disposing of old, tattered flags. The event will be held at the Golden Meadow Oakridge Park at 5 p.m. on June 15.

Tattered flags can be brought to the Golden Meadow, Galliano or Cut Off Post Office, or call Donald Callais at 985-475-5583.

Lunch benefit set for June 16 for local lady

A plate lunch benefit for Katie Kreamer, to help with the cost of breast cancer-related expenses, will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department, 806 Crescent Ave. An $8 donation will get you a plate lunch consisting of ground meat spaghetti, green salad, roll and a drink. Every lunch donation will be entered for a prize drawing.

There will be a special appearance by Swamp People, Ron Methvin, from noon to 1 p.m. and R.J. Molinere from 1 to 2 p.m.

FMI call Katie at 985209-0005 or Mike at 985859-0454; or email lunch70374@yahoo.com.

Youth farm camp slated for June 13 - 17

Roduz Ranch will host a farm camp for children, ages 5 and up, starting Monday, June 13 at 4 p.m. through Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. Your child will get to live the farm life interacting with all of the animals such as horses, dairy cows, bottle feeding calves, donkey, emus, pig, ducks, chickens, quails, rabbits, bunnies, pheasants, plus many more. Â Lots of hands on fun! Â Email roduzranch @rocketmail.com for registration forms. The cost is $100 per child for the week.

KCs to host dinner fundraiser June 18

The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual steak dinner on Saturday, June 18, at the Larose Civic Center. The event will benefit The Noah Project and KC Council 8898. A social will be held from 6 - 7 p.m. Dinner will be served afterward. An auction will be held after dinner. Donations are $50 a plate. Tables for 8 can be reserved. Contact Council Officers for tickets:  N.J. Lefort, Ned Cheramie, John

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Conceal, carry class to be held June 18

Eymard Shooting Academy will host a Conceal and Carry Class on Saturday, June 18 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Eymard’s Shooting Range on Hwy 3235 in Cut Off. Cost is $125 per person. Participants must bring eye and ear protection and 36 rounds of ammo.

FMI call Blair or Hugh at 985-632-4000.

Lap swimming and water walking will be Monday - Friday from 7 to 8 a.m. Water aerobics, water walking and lap swimming will be available Monday Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.

Cost is $3 per session or $30 per month. Public swimming ($2) is Monday through Thursday from 7 – 9 a.m.

Tickets on sale for JP Bash fundraiser

The 4th annual JP Bash will be held July 9 at the Cut Off Youth Center, starting at 3 p.m. DJ Boura will play from 4 - 8 p.m.;

and Drunk Punch Ponies will play from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be plate lunches, live auction, silent auction, raffle, half and half drawings, face paintings, and much more.

Tickets are: ages 13 and up, $10 advanced, $15 at door; ages 3-12, $5 advanced, $10 at door; ages 2 and under are free. For advanced tickets, raffle tickets or more information, visit Me-Maw’s Cajun Cuisine or contact Scotty Boura at 985-278-9285 or Lorey Boura at 985-258-1147.

All proceeds to benefit Troop-C Grant a Wish in Jory Pitre’s name.

CLHS to perform Aladdin June 20, 21

Central Lafourche High School Performing Arts Club presents Aladdin and His Sister to be held on Monday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 21, with show times at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

A portion of the proceeds go to The Nikki Brignac Garner Memorial Scholarship Fund and AP Testing.

CCC summer sale going on now

The Catholic Community Center is having a summer wardrobe sale. All regular merchandise will be sold for 25¢. The CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano, next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations].

The store is open on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Shoppers can drop by to view the large assortment of on sale clothing, shoes, purses, bags, books and many other items.

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.

Final wishes

Boudreaux is on his deathbed and knows the end is near. His nurse, wife, daughter and two sons were with him. He asks for two witnesses other than his family to be present, and a camcorder be in place to record his last wishes.

When all was ready he began to speak: My son, Tee-Boud, I want you to take the Mayfair houses.

My daughter, Joleene, you take the apartments over in the east end. My son, Hebert, I want you to take

the offices over in the City Center. Marie, my dear wife, please take all the residential buildings on the banks of the river.

The nurse and witnesses were blown away as they did not realize his extensive holdings.

As Boudreaux slipped away, the nurse said, “Mrs. Boudreaux, your husband must have been a hardworking man to have accumulated all this property�.

Marie replied, “Property? That sorry son of a gun had a newspaper route!�

COYC pool open for public swimming

The Cut Off Youth Center pool is available for lap swimming, water walking, aerobics and public swimming.

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Arceneaux recognized as one of the best!

The United Fresh Produce Association recently revealed the honorees of its 2016 Retail Produce Manager Awards program. The group of 25 produce managers represents supermarkets from 19 different states and 2 Canadian provinces.

Tricia Arceneaux, produce manager of Frank’s Supervalu in Golden Meadow, was recognized as one of the best in the country.

She will be one of the Association’s honored quests at the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2016 Convention in Chicago, June 20-22.

Pictured presenting the award to Tricia is David LeBouef, owner/president of Frank’s Supermarkets, and Jeff Oberman, Vice President, Trade Relations of United Fresh Produce Association, along with Frank’s Supermarket employees.

Local girls accepted to attend Leadership Academy Fifty-seven high school girls have been accepted to attend the 2016 Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy, June 12-15, at Nicholls State University in Thibo-

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tivities, essays they wrote about leadership, and recommendation letters they provided from leaders in government and business.

The girls spend nearly a week in intensive learning and service exercises that enhance their knowledge and skills in communications, leadership, public service, and current events.

Local girls invited to attend include Ivy Robichaux, Holy Rosary, Larose, Gabrielle Hodson, Sarah Hodson, and Brianna Matherne, all of Central Lafourche High School, Mathews.

This year’s keynote address will be presented by Shiza Shahid, co-founder of The Malala Fund.

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Weddings

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Mr. Jerry Truxillo, Jr., along with Mr. and Mrs. Randy and Theresa Chatagnier, announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Lynn Barilleaux to Roddy Paul Ponson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rickey and the late Mrs. Denise Ponson.

The wedding will be July 2, 2016 at 7 p.m. at The Royal Villa in Raceland.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. Jerry Truxillo, Sr. along with Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Mary Hebert and the late Leon and Mrs. Anna Lee Barilleaux.

The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leroy and Gloria Ponson and the late Ray and Earlane Gaubert.

Wedding and Engagement Story and Photo Guidelines

Engagement photographs and announcements MUST be received NO LATER than two weeks before the wedding date.

Photos brought in any later than that are not guaranteed to be published.

Wedding photos and stories should be received as soon as possible after the wedding.

Wedding photos and stories received months after the event may not get published.

Also, only 50th Anniversary photos and fifth generation family photos and stores are accepted.

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Duet

Daffy Bourgeois and Benjamin Duet were united in holy matrimony on Friday, April 22, at the St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux.

The bride is the daughter of Corinne Bourgeois and the late Jake Bourgeois of Galliano.

Parents of the groom are Brent and Jennifer Duet of Cut Off.

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Alyse Terrebonne Guidroz and Adam Guidroz were married on November 21, 2015 at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luman Terrebonne, Jr., and Ms. Melissa Terrebonne. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Mary Ann Terrebonne and the late Luman Terrebonne, Sr., and the late Willis and Doris Lefort.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Camile Guidroz and Ms. Debra Adams. He is the grandson of Verna Callais and the late Mr. Dave Guidroz, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Plaisance.

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House From 1-A

The biggest-ticket bill passed Thursday by the House would raise taxes on health care organizations known as HMOs, raising about $189 million.

“It will take us a good portion of the way down the road,” said Rep. Walt Leger, D-New Orleans. But he added it wasn’t enough “to solve our budget problem.”

Another approved measure would change the calculation of interest on tax overpayments. A third bill would lessen the tax break for homeowners charged an assessment on their insurance to cover debts of the state’s property insurer of last resort.

The bills head to the Senate.

The session is short, wrapping up by June 23.

Senators, who are more open to taxes, could try to tweak the bills sent to them with Thursday’s House votes to raise more money. But they can only work with what they receive, because tax increases must originate in the House.

Many Republican lawmakers in the House are resistant to tax measures, after the Legislature raised more than $1.2 billion for next year’s budget with tax

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hikes passed in a special session called by Edwards earlier this year. They say they want to wait and see how much money comes in from those prior increases.

Others say they want a larger rewrite of the state’s tax and budget structure.

“I can support revenue with reform in our policy,” Rep. Barry Ivey, R-Baton Rouge, said during a tax committee hearing.

But he said he couldn’t say reform is coming later and vote to raise taxes now.

“That doesn’t work back in my district,” Ivey said.

Lawmakers haven’t started deciding how they will spend any money they raise. Gaps in next year’s budget remain for the TOPS college tuition program, college campuses, K12 education, the safety-net hospitals that care for the poor and uninsured, and prison programs.

After the tax votes, the House agreed to a multibillion-dollar construction budget to finance roadwork, building repairs and projects around the state.

In the final hours of the regular legislative session, the House refused to pass the bill, forcing lawmakers to start the process over when the special session began. House leaders said Senate changes put the bill in such disarray that it needed a rewrite.

Senators accused the House of refusing to negotiate.

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Neil Abramson, who was blamed for tanking the bill, has tried to defuse the tension in recent days, by getting the bill to the Senate quickly.

But before the House voted 90-8 Thursday for the construction budget, Rep. John Schroder, RCovington, slammed the measure as being bloated, continuing to give the gov-

ernor the ability to pick and choose which projects get financing.

“This is the bill that controls everything else in how you frickin’ vote, and it’s really a shame,” Schroder said. “I don’t like this process. I think it’s dirty. I think it smells.”

Abramson, D-New Orleans, said while the bill hasn’t been slimmed enough to match projects to available money, it’s smaller than in years past.

“We’re on the path toward right-sizing this,” he said. “We’ll pick up this process again next year.” ___ House Bills 2, 25, 29 and 35: www.legis.la.gov

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on one count of extortion each.

According to Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand, the five arrests are part of an ongoing investigation by JPSO that started in July 2014 as part of a probe into a drug operation.

Normand said in March that deputies were investigating allegations of evidence being tampered with and $4,000 in cash missing from a cash box, among other claims. Investigators seized police reports, 32 firearms and other evidence.

The sheriff’s office did not release details of the alleged crimes and the nature of the investigation, which it said remains ongoing.

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The new law took effect immediately.

Louisiana law requires drivers to have insurance on their vehicles. The state can revoke licenses and seize bank accounts and tax refunds if fines remain unpaid.

Louisiana joins more than 20 states in ‘banning the box’ MEGAN TRIMBLE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State employers will soon evaluate job applicants based on skills and interview conversations, not a checkmark.

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the “ban the box” legislation into law Wednesday to block state employers from asking about job applicants’ criminal histories before they are interviewed.

Edwards said the bill promotes opportunity by allowing the formerly incarcerated to “let the (hiring) folks know who they are, what their qualifications are, their interest in seeking employment, their ability to do the job” before criminal history is taken into consideration.

Louisiana joins 23 other states in adopting the hiring practice. New Orleans and Baton Rouge already had banned the criminal history box. The law will apply to the state’s politically appointed 30,000-plus “unclassified” employee positions when it takes effect Aug. 1.

Louisiana’s proposal is more modest than some others around the country, but it comes after both Republican and Democratic lawmakers pushed for bills during the regular legislative session to revamp the state’s criminal justice laws.

Smart on Crime Louisiana, a bipartisan group that pushes for incarceration reduction, said the bill “ensures that former in-

The bill from Rep. Denise Marcelle, a Baton Rouge Democrat, outlines six payment plans for drivers owing $250 or more.

The largest plan offers installments for drivers owing more than $5,000.

The OMV is owed more than $250 million from thousands of drivers.

House Bill 245: www.legis.la.gov

mates have a fair chance to explain their record.”

Holly Harris, executive director of the U.S. Justice Action Network, a bipartisan group advocating criminal justice reform, said the law helps to fight the stigma of a criminal record.

The proposal eventually gained traction among a number of interest groups across the political spectrum, including the Pelican Institute, ACLU of Louisiana, the Faith and Freedom Coalition and the Louisiana Family Forum.

Similar legislative pushes have failed, but recent support from conservative and faith-based community groups helped to turn the tide, Harris said.

“As a society we are starting to talk about this in terms of public safety,” she said. “Employment is one major obstacle to a crimefree life, and people are now agreeing this is the right thing to do — not just for moral purposes but for public safety.”

The National Federation of Independent Business, along with other groups and some lawmakers, opposed the measure, saying it could lead to mandates for private businesses. Bill supporters disputed the claim at every turn, saying the proposal would merely provide an equal footing to applicants seeking state employment.

Harris pointed to research that suggests 1 in 3 American adults have a

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criminal record and, while incarceration data shows large racial disparities, the issue no longer only targets minority communities.

“This moment is pretty groundbreaking for Louisiana because if you go to church on Sunday and look to your left and look to your right, chances are you’ll see someone who’s had a brush with the law,” she said.

The provision does not apply to rank-and-file “classified” state workers subject to Louisiana’s civil service system, but similar hiring practices may eventually extend to them, according to testimony from Byron P. Decoteau, Louisiana civil service director.

The law won’t remove an employer’s ability to ask about criminal histories during job interviews or prevent them from seeking background checks. It also will not apply to positions in law enforcement, corrections or other positions that legally require criminal background checks. ___ House Bill 266: www.legis.la.gov

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for people who want to be field agents.

It’s taking applications through June for up to 23 cadets. The six-month class begins in September at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge.

The Law Enforcement Division’s head, Col. Joey Broussard, says they’re looking for men and women who love the outdoors, want to enforce conservation laws and can make it through demanding physical and academic training.

Cadets train to enforce the state’s recreational boating laws, the state and federal wildlife and fisheries laws, and general law enforcement work on the state’s many wildlife management areas. The academy also covers general law enforcement training required for all state law enforcement officers, plus search and rescue proce-

dures.

Each cadet is assigned to a parish and must live in that parish after training.

Applicants can apply online through the Department of Civil Service website and must score at least 77 on the Civil Service Law Enforcement and Protective Services test, LEAPS 9500 for short.

The department also has a video about becoming a wildlife and fisheries agent.

Recent polling by the AP and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows just 13 percent of Americans are proud of the 2016 election, and 55 percent feel helpless.

Only 10 percent have a great deal of confidence in the overall political system.

Although their America is still a land of shining seas, spacious skies and majestic mountains, many express a deep sense of disenchantment and uncertainty in their own lives.

“I think that America as an idea is one of the most beautiful ideas that the world has ever known. I think that American opportunity and ingenuity has built some of the most incredible technologies and innovations today,” said Allene Swanson, 22, of Chicago. “And still, when I look around, I see a country that seems like it’s crumbling. I see people who are hungry and broke and who are struggling a lot.”

For people like 32year-old Craig House, real success has always seemed out of reach. He lives in inner city St. Louis with his grandmother in a sea of burned-out buildings and abandoned schools, not far from a hip,

trendy part of town.

“America has always been great, just not for me and my people. For us it’s been the worst ever,” said House. “People come from all over the world, Arabs own this, that. Black man don’t own nothing.”

Known as “Deacon” in his native New Orleans, 74-year-old guitarist John Moore fondly recalls the 1960s, when black people like him were seeing an end to racial segregation; when women were gaining equality; when politicians were taking a stand to end poverty despite the turmoil of protests over the Vietnam War. “Those were the best years,” said Moore, tears welling in his eyes in the living room-turned-recording studio of his shotgun house. “And then they were destroyed right before my very eyes when they assassinated all of our leaders, Robert Kennedy, John Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Malcom X, … All of our leaders. And, you know, that was the end of hope. We had no more hope.”

Hope returned, at least for some, in 2008 when the election of Barack Hussein Obama as president seemed to prove anyone really could accomplish anything in America.

Yet the years that followed have seemed more unsettling than uplifting to many. Today, some people want more from their government. Others just want it to go away as much as possible.

“I expect less government, less regulation,” said Russ Madson, 45, a steel industry worker looking for better opportunities in Birmingham, Alabama.

“Our country was built by people like the Rockefellers, Edison, Henry Ford — pioneers. And today they couldn’t do what they did because of regulation.”

But others expect more of government. Agriculture consultant and farmer Mike Poling of Delphos, Ohio, expects good governance and leadership “and nothing less.”

“That’s what got us to this point and that’s what made America great,” said Poling, 58. “What made America great is its people.

That’s what built the country. Our forefathers had the foresight to draft the Constitution, the Bill of Rights that has laid the groundwork for (the) nation carrying on for 200 years and continues to guide us.”

Yet American greatness isn’t just about words scrawled on yellowed paper and kept in a vault at the National Archives. A veteran of the war in Afghanistan, daughter of immigrants from Hong Kong, 29-year-old Kimberly Jung sees it as something deeper, a challenge to every citizen.

“I believe greatness is a responsibility,” said Jung, of Chicago. “It’s a dual state of mind in which you know your power or you know what resources you have but also your weaknesses. And you harness that set of strengths and weaknesses to work with a group and form a team and do great things.”

That striving for the common good is somehow AWOL in America right now, people say.

“If there was one thing I could change about this country it would be to sit here and get us focused back on the country itself and not on our own self-interest,” said Poling, the Ohio farmer.

Whether they opt for Trump, Clinton or someone else in November, Americans say the state of the union isn’t good enough. Amal Kassir, a 20year-old college student from Denver, sees her own future caught up with the chance the country has right now to make itself into something better.

“No doubt whatever greatness I’m capable of comes from being in this place,” she said. ___

Wildlife and Fisheries seeking new agents

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Associated Press writer Mike Householder in Delphos, Ohio; video journalists Peter Banda in Denver and Teresa Crawford in Chicago; and photographer Bob Bukaty in Portland, Maine, contributed to this report.

Governor signs law requiring red light camera signs

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana motorists will soon know the locations of area red light cameras as they approach intersections.

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office announced Tuesday that the governor has signed a bill to require municipalities to post clear signs that indicate an intersection red light camera within 500 feet of each camera. It will take effect Aug. 1.

The bill from Sen. Troy Carter, a New Orleans Democrat, bars local parishes that fail to post the signs from collecting traffic violation fines from drivers who are asked to pay for running intersections with the red light cameras.

The measure received overwhelming support from the House and the Senate.

Senate Bill 357: www.legis.la.gov

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Enrollment at 197,000 for Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More than 197,000 people have been enrolled in Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion program, ahead of the July 1 start of the insurance coverage.

The Department of Health announced the figures Wednesday.

Most of the enrollment is not from people actively signing up, however.

Sunday, June 12, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Nearly 187,000 people who already receive a limited list of health services from the state were automatically signed up for the Medicaid expansion by the health department because they were deemed eligible.

The remaining enrollees registered for the health insurance online, by phone, in person — or because they were food stamp recipients determined to also be eligible for the Medicaid coverage.

Medicaid expansion will cover adults ages 19 to 64 making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, about $33,400 for a family of four. ___

Medical marijuana patients exempt from prosecution under law

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards has agreed to match Louisiana’s drug laws to

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conform with its medical marijuana program, so someone who gets the therapeutic drug legally can’t be prosecuted.

The governor’s office announced this week that Edwards signed the bill by Republican Sen. Fred Mills into law. It takes effect Aug. 1.

The measure aims to protect patients of the state-sponsored medical marijuana program from laws that penalize people for possession or distribution of marijuana. It also extends that protection to a patient’s caregiver and the parents of a minor who receives medical marijuana.

The final version of the bill passed with a 29-7 Senate vote and 67-21 House vote.

Louisiana is still 18 months or more away from getting medical marijuana into patients’ hands.

Senate Bill 180: www.legis.la.gov

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HOMES

House For Sale in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________ Home For Sale: 143 East 28th St., Cut Off. 4,000 sq.ft. 3 bedroom; 2.5 bath; built in pool. $348,000. Can be seen on zillow.com with Larose zip code, 70373. Call (985) 6771679. _________________ For Sale: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer. Sits on private lot in Larose. $45,000. Call 6911367 and leave voicemail. _________________ House to be moved or torn down for materials. Call 985-6378198 or 985-258-5775. _________________ House For Sale with Bayou side Property: 3 bd., 1 ba., office, 2 car garage, 1750 sq.ft., huge partially fenced yard, 125’x288’. 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ For Sale: 3 bedroom; 2 bath; brick home; 1800 sq. ft.; attached garage; (next to Cut Off Elementary); 115 West 56th St., corner of Hwy 1; large lot, 100x182 with bayouside and storage shed; GE stainless steel kitchen appliances; 9 ft. ceilings; oak floors; all new paint; total update; elevation certificate; cheap flood insurance! Call 985-8700049. $178,000 OBO. _________________ House For Sale: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; $60,000 as is; 165 East 37th St., in Cut Off. Nice neighborhood. Must be sold as soon as possible. For more info, call (985) 693-8877 or (985) 691-1033. _________________ House for sale: 3 Bd., 1 Ba. located at 137 West 2nd St. Larose. $65,000.

Large kitchen and living room. Call 985258-1202 or 985-258-8995. _________________

House For Sale: 802 W. 11th Street in Larose. 4BR, 2.5ba. partially furnished, 4,000 sqft., 2 car garage, large shed.

Asking $175,000 OBO. Call 985-6378797 or 985-6938131. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached.

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________

FOR RENT

2 Story House for rent: 5 bedroom; 3 bath in Golden Meadow. $1200/mth.

ALSO 1 bedroom, 1 bath in Valentine. $500/mth.

Utilities paid. Call 258-6039. _________________ Camper Spaces in Golden Meadow for rent. $340/mo. Call 985-475-7696 or 985398-0172. _________________ 1BR., partly furnished apartment in Golden Meadow for rent. $500/mo. $300/dep. Call 985475-7696 or 985-3980172. _________________ 2BR, 1 Ba., house located in Galliano for rent: recently remodeled, quiet neighborhood. Fridge, stove, central a/c & heat.

Water paid. No pets. $600/mo. $500 sec./cleaning deposit.

All $ due at move in.

Call 985-278-0655. _________________ 2BR. mobile home for rent: Partially furn., w/d hookup.

Water paid. No pets.

Private yard. $595/mo. & $400/dep.

Also: 1BR. Furn. apt.

All utilities paid. $675/mo. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. $700/mth. $500/dep.

Galliano area. Next to Lady of the Sea. 985677-0915. _________________

AMERICAN STORAGE Now Renting Large Units 15’ x 50’ Hwy. 3161, Cut Off

985-637-1519

985-691-3873

A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $650/mth., $500 security deposit.

Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ Unfurnished Apartment For Rent: Two bedroom; 1 bath; Cut Off area. Includes stove, fridge, and water paid. $600/mth., $500 dep. No pets.

Taking applications.

Call 985-632-6845. _________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Golden Meadow.

2124 S. Alex Plaisance. $1200 per month. I pay water, you pay electric. Call Kenny at 225-2871725. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: in Cut Off. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished. $950/mthly, utilities included. $600 damage deposit. Pets welcomed. Call 985278-0122. _________________ Apartment For rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. Located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts., Apt. 4 is available for $675/ mth., $600 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________

FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth.

Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week.

Utility included in rent.Store on site.

Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers.

Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!

De Renta: Trailas solares y campers con Lavenderia y tienda Hispana para servirles mejor.

108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

Trailer/ House For Rent: 1 year lease. 2 bd., 2 ba. unfirnished.

No pets/ No smoking.

West 137th St. $700/mth., $700/dep.

Call 985-258-6277. _________________ Ask about FREE RENT Move In Special! Large 2BR, 1ba. apt. in Cut Off. Pets welcomed. Furnished and unfurnished units available. Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with lease. $750/sec. deposit. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626. _________________

Apts. For Rent: Newly built, 2 bd.; all new appliances; washer/ dryer; quiet neighborhood; lots of land; water paid; lawn care maintenance; $675/mth., $675/dep.

Call Dustin at 985677-2196. _________________ Room for Rent in Cut Off area: $100 a week; electric and water included; cable, tv, wifi, washer and dryer also included; preferably a non smoker, but smoking allowed on front and back deck; no alcohol or drug use!

Race/gender/sexual preference not an issue. Call Brian at 985-255-6971 _________________ One Bedroom, One Bath House For Rent: Washer/ dryer/ stove; all utilities and lawn care provided by landlord; Larose area; $750 a month, $750 damage deposit. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936, leave a CLEAR number to call. No texting. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 2 ba., Trailer in Larose. Sits on private lot in quiet neighborhood. $750 mth. Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ Quiet Place/ Quiet Person! Trailer for Rent: Single person; no pets; no children. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished. $650/mth., $500/dep.

Utilities/ cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application.

ONLY QUIET/ CLEAN PEOPLE APPLY PLEASE! _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. in Golden Meadow.

Private street. 985-677-1155. _________________

Service Secretary HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Must be energetic, mechanical knowledge and computer skills a plus Friendly atmosphere, 401K, paid vacation, No Saturdays

Interview on the spot! Apply in person at Golden Motors • Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

Since 1916

Addy Legendre, Realtor 200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off | 985-325-7107

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

MLS 117739: Located on East Main St. in Cut Off, this commercial building was totally renovated in 2013 to include ceramic flooring, full kitchen and a bath and a half. It’s walk in ready. Exterior made of pre-engineered steel and is situated on a concrete slab. Includes all furniture and fixtures with full price offer. Owners will consider leasing property. $260,000.

MLS 114683: Located on Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow, this 3,925 sqft steel warehouse is situated on an 86’x165’ lot. Property includes bulkhead, inside storage, living space and a marine dock. The property has plenty of parking and a 40x25 covered parking area. It also has a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. $95,000.

MLS 116370: A 16,186 sqft. pre-engineered steel building rated for 150mph winds includes a 5,000 sqft freezer used to store up to 1.5 million pounds of frozen seafood, a generator and all equipment in the building. There is also a loading dock, plenty parking and a huge warehouse. $1,250,000.

MLS 116383: This 4,093 sqft bunk house located on Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow sits on a 266’X841’ tract of land. The property is located north of the flood gates and was originally constructed as a church then later converted into a bunk house. The interior was redesigned to create 10 bedrooms, a men’s bathroom and 3 showers, a woman’s bath, a dining hall, living room and kitchen, a laundry and storage room. Could easily be converted into an office building. $500,000.

MLS 116384: This facility was originally used as a paper mill and is currently being used as storage. It has 188.894 sqft and 18 buildings. It also has 300,000 sqft of limestone stabalization, 125,000 sqft of concrete parking and 5900 ft of chain link fencing. There is a total of 42 acres, bayouside, road frontage on Hwy. 308, a gurest house, plenty room for expansion or rentals. Site can accommodate almost any typre of enterprise, whether light or heavy. $3,200,000.

LAND

MLS 112501: 5-10 acres of property located in Cut Off on Hwy. 3235. $100,000.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

MLS 121017: This charming cottage in Galliano includes bayouside property and a totally renovated interior. It has blown-in insulation, new floors, new lighting fixtures, fresh paint, a new kitchen that offers a farm sink, stainless appliances, new cabinetry and new counter tops. A new adition includes a family room and office. The master bath features a soaking tub and separate shower. The home has an attic fan as well as a covered porch at 2 of the 3 entrances. The yard is fenced and shady and the list goes on! $139,800 MLS 120782: This 9400 sqft., 4BR, 4ba. home in Cut Off is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances to stay. It includes a huge fenced yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop and much more. $1,360,000

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

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

9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off

This 4BR, 4ba. home is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances stay. It includes a huge fenced in yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop and much more.

$1,360,000

Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!

985-691-3873 985-691-4947 Since 1916

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

Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided.

Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ REDUCED! For Rent: 3 bd., 1.5 ba., executive style home with cathedral ceilings; large porch; near G.M. Upper (153 Nichols St.); wood floors; dishwasher; fridge; oven. $1,100/mth., $1,100/ dep. Call 232-1948. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 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. $625/month; $625/deposit.

FMI Call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________ 2 Bedroom Apt for Rent in Gheens: Call 985-532-6755. _________________ For Rent: 3bd, 2ba. home in Galliano. $900/mth with a $500/dep. plus utilities. Call 985-2587808 or 985-677-1889. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath House in Galliano/Cut Off area. $650 a month, $650 damage deposit. No texting. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936, leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2911329 for more information. _________________ For Sale: Barn with loft and floor. 16 ft. wide x 24 ft. deep x 13 ft. high. Asking $9,500 or best offer considered. Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ For Sale: Estate Dryer, 240vac, white front load, $200. Estate Washer, 120vac, white top load, $200.

Both very good condition. Call 985-6919466 or 985-632-2602. _________________ Mausoleum For Sale: Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Holds 2. Crypt 204, Tier C. St. Peter’s Walk. $8,000 Firm. Call 985-2781155 for info. _________________ For Sale: Jazzy Select Electric wheel chair, comes with batteries, battery charger, weather cover and carrier. $700. Wet saw and stand for sale, $80. Call 985-6911270. _________________

HELP WANTED

SBL Construction, LLC has an opening for a heavy equipment operator that also holds a Class B CDL with air brakes with clean driving record. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________

Heartland Barge Management, INC. located 20 minutes outside St. Louis, MO. We provide barge line services, barge management, equipment management services, facilitate sale or lease, and marine consulting services for Inland waterways in the United States and throughout the world.

There is no charge for listing equipment! Our services are free until we have a successful Closing or Lease Agreement in place.

Check us out at w w w. h e a r t l a n d barge.com $0 (618) 281-4515. _________________ Doerle Food Service in Port Fourchon, LA is currently looking for Class A CDL Delivery Drivers (with clean driving record) Fast paced, physical environment and home every day. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health, dental, life insurance, 401(k) and potential driver safety bonus. Applications may be completed online at www.doerlefoods.com or resumes by mail at 113 Kol Dr., Broussard, LA 70518. We do not accept applications at our Fourchon facility! _________________ ServiceMaster Quality Services is NOW HIRING a Part-Time Evening Janitorial Position.

Larose/ Galliano/ Golden Meadow area. $12/hour.

Apporximately 8-10 hours per week. Apply at our website: www.smqs.com/jobs or in person at 301 Howard Ave., Houma. 985872-1029. EOE. _________________ Deli, Short Order Cook Needed. Apply at Griffin’s Marina, 24215 Hwy 1, Leeville. (985) 3962415. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring bartender. Apply at 18628 Hwy 3235.

Must have bar card. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________

Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Clerical / Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South/ Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement.

Starting pay is $22/hour. Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits and paid vacations included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ 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. _________________

SERVICES

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. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________

WANTED

Lube Rack Technician Light mechanical skills needed, good driving record 401K, 3 weeks vacation, uniforms No Saturdays, 7:30 - 5:30

See Richard at Golden Motors • Hwy. 3235 in Cut Off

No Phone Calls Please E.O.E

Class A & B Drivers Needed

Full-time, part-time and night / weekend work.

TWIC card, X Endorsement required.

Must have a clean driving record and able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. Steady work (50+ hrs/wk) with excellent benefits: pd hosp, credit union, monthly gas allowance, qrtly bonus, retire plan and more. Fuel delivery exp. beneficial, not required Breaux Petroleum Products

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Plaisance Sheet Metal Summer Sale!

All gutters, patios and roofing, 15% off. Now through August 19.

Call for your free estimate, 985-632-4936. _________________ Need your grass cut? Call Bruce’s Lawn Care. (985)677-6264. Free estimates. Low rates. _________________ Jim Crochet Home Improvements and Additions Carpentry, Plumbing, Roofing, Patios, Vinyl Siding, Flooring, Pressure Washing, Painting and more. Free estimates!

Great prices! Call Jim at (985) 805-1531. _________________ 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 and patio enclosures and repairs. 20 years experience and doing business in all parishes. Get the best for less! One call we can do it all!

Free estimates and senior discounts. FInancing available.

985-722-3129

Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores.

Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________

Express Limestone We handle limestone, sand and dirt. No job too small. Driveways and yard friendly. We cal also spread what we dump with our tractor. Call 985-6771196. _________________ 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 _________________ Swimming Lessons Teacher certifies in lifesaving and swimming. Years of experience dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained.

Heated pool. Summer sessionslessons taught morning or afternoon during June and July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI Call Mona at 985-6960229. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________

Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children infant to school age. 985-6961984. _________________

Free Pick Up For Old / Junk Cars

Cash Paid for Junk Cars Dead or Alive!

985-637-0164 Call Brad Watson

Teche Action Clinic Galliano

A Community Health Center seeks qualified applicants to fulfill the following fulltime positions.

(Excellent Benefits; Insurance, Holidays, Sick/Vacation and 401K).

Medical Receptionist / Data Entry Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

All candidates require excellent customer service with the ability to work well with others.

Please submit resume to: Teche Action Clinic Attn: Human Resources 1115 Weber Street Franklin, LA 70538

Fax Number: 337-355-2333 or E-Mail: dfreeman@tabhealth.org Telephone – 337-355-2315

237 N. Barrios St.

CROSBY TUGS LLC

7am - 5pm

QHSE Superintendent

Lockport, LA 70374

985-532-3358

K-Mar Supply in Fourchon

STORE MANAGER is now accepting applications for a Full Time

Male or Female

Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and self-motivated. Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet TWIC Card requirements. Some transportation available (to and from work)

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Truck Stop) No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

Accepting Applications for

Full Time Position

Crosby Dredging & Construction is looking for a QHSE Superintendent for its construction business. The ideal candidate must have a strong working knowledge of OSHA construction and DOT Pipeline Regulations.

This position will work both in the field as well as the office. Working knowledge of Veriforce & ISNetworld programs is a plus. 5 to 10 plus years of experience in the pipeline/construction HSE field 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

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Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985209-5552. _________________

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

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PETS

Registered Miniature Female Schnauzer For Sale: 7 weeks old. Up to date on all shots and worming.

Non-shedding. Black and white party. FMI 985-677-6282. _________________

PRAYERS

PRAYER TO ST. CLAIRE Pray 9 Hail Marys once a day for 9 days. On the 9th day publish this prayer and wish for 3 things.

Even though you do not have faith, your prayers will be answered. _________________________

OBITUARIES

WELDON GRIFFIN

Weldon P. “Willie� Griffin, 62, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his former wife, Connie Ougel; daughter; Magee (Benny) Gautreaux; brothers; Jerry (Teresa) Griffin, Perry (Kate) Griffin; sister; Joyce (Irvin) Soudelier; grandchildren, Whitney Rodriguez, Harley Rodriguez, Khole Gautreaux, Jasmine Griffin, Drake Griffin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Enola Griffin; son, Travis Griffin.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

LAWRENCE DUPUY

Lawrence “Larry Dupe�

Dupuy, 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died on Sunday, June 5.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday, June 10 at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the church with cremation to follow.

He is survived by his wife, Holli Guidroz Dupuy; mother, Gloria M. Guidry; 3 sons, Larry “Dupe�, Luke Paul, and Lance Paul Dupuy; daughter, Ashley Lynn Sanchez; granddaughter, Emily Mae Dupuy; 2 brothers, Lorry John Dupuy and Weldon Savoie; 4 sisters, Judith Farmer, Jodith “Jody� Savoie, Deborah Savoie, and Donna Fay Eurino.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Leah Sanchez and father, Lawrence “Dupe�

Dupuy Sr. He was an avid truck driver.

He loved playing music and racing cars.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. __________________

JONATHAN MOBLEY

Jonathan P. Mobley, 50, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his companion Mary Borne; brothers, Timmy Mobley and Jimmy Mobley; sisters, Emma Louis Dardar, Linda St. Pierre, Bonnie Mobley, Kathy Plaisance and Sarah Dion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry, Jr. and Mable Mobley; brother, Allen Mobley; sister, Rebecca Mobley; niece, Sherell Mobley.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

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HELEN SANDRAS

Helen Plaisance Sandras, 84, a native and resident of Galliano, LA passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, LA. Religious services will be at 12 p.m. Interment will be at a later date.

She is survived by her sons, Terry Sandras (Kathy), Sidney Sandras, Jr. (Kathy), Roddy Sandras (Bekki); daughter, Marlene Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor (Lee); grandchildren, Dant Sandras (Wendy), Rhea Sandras, Renzi Sandras, Trevor Sandras (Jana), Jeff Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Celeste Sandras, Allison Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Shelbie Verdun (Quincy); great grandchildren, Justin Eymard, Devon Sandras and Draven Sandras.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney J. Plaisance and Aline P. Plaisance Vegas and sister, Cassie P. Theriot (Mark).

Helen always enjoyed working, her resume was extensive-â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Queen of all tradesâ&#x20AC;?. She worked in the seafood industry, cooked offshore, clerked at TG& Y and finally became a live-in caretaker for the homebound for over the last 20 years. She also loved playing bingo and going to the casino.

In her few short months at The Broadway, she was so proud of being a â&#x20AC;&#x153;January Birthday Girlâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resident of Monthâ&#x20AC;? and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mardi Gras Queenâ&#x20AC;?. She enjoyed all the activities for the residents and weekly live music.

The family would like to thank Dr. Camille Pitre and staff and everyone at The Broadway. You all made her time at The Broadway a joy.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. __________________

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

JUNE 6, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Michelle Breaux, 37, Galliano.

Contempt of court (2 cts) Jarda Westlet-Dunnaway, 32, Houma. Contempt of court (6 cts); fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (2 cts) Bobby Burge, 34, Cut Off. Fugitive of Plaquemines Parish.

Kirsten Boyd, 35, Raceland. Aggravated second degree battery.

Lionelle Cheramie, 27, Larose.

First degree robbery; simple burglary of inhabited dwelling; possession of methamphetamine; possession of xanax.

William Caldwell, 55, Raceland.

Resisting an officer; contempt of court.

Jelesia Wyatt, 24, Raceland.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Erica Hosey, 27, Deville. Contempt of court (3 cts); fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Robert Rouse, 37, Thibodaux.

Possession of oxycodone; attempted bank fraud; possession of valium; possession of xanax.

Kerry Williams, 40, Labadieville.

Contempt of court (3 cts); fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Brad Williams, 27, Galliano.

First degree robbery; simple burglary of inhabited dwelling.

Thibodaux Police Department Brandon Sims, 23, Thibodaux.

Attempted bank fraud; theft; forgery.

Alton Jupiter, 25, Napoleonville.

Contempt of court.

JUNE 7, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Zachery Poindexter, 20, Raceland. Armed robbery; resisting an officer; speeding; aggravated flight from an officer; theft of a motor vehicle.

Celita Boggs, 27, Raceland. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon.

Devin Rodriguez, 23, Gray.

Contempt of court (7 cts) Shelby Bermudez, 20, Larose.

Domestic abuse battery.

Nicole Tabor, 29, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Luke Brown, 35, Thibodaux. Aggravated burglary; simple battery.

Alex Hebert, 31, Bourg. Aggravated assault; cruelty to juveniles with force or violence.

Lockport Police Department Anthony Hill, 56, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Christopher Terrebonne, 24, Lockport. Simple criminal damage to property.

JUNE 8, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Blake Joseph Chiasson, 31, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Simple battery.

Justin Nekeith Toussaint, 35, Raceland. Operating veh w/susp license; no license issued; speeding, flight from officer (M), contempt of court (2 cts).

Sterling Tillman, Jr., 18, Thibo-

Sunday, June 12, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

daux. Contempt of court.

Todd J. Guilbeau, 38, Cut Off. Contempt of court (4 cts), theft of a motor vehicle (F).

Tanya Medina, 41, Larose. Contempt of court.

JUNE 9, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Kendall Cortez Thibodaux, Jr. 22, Houma. Revocation of parole for violation of condition (Felony).

Two men in custody for robbing Larose man, burglarizing his home

Two men who robbed a Larose man at gunpoint then burglarized his home was arrested.

Lionelle Cheramie, 27, of Larose and Brad Williams, 27, of Galliano were arrested Lionelle Brad shortly after the inciCheramie Williams dent.

At around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, deputies Cheramie and Williams to made contact with a man still be present. Neither cowho claimed to have just operated in the investigation been robbed by Cheramie and were placed under arand Williams. Through in- rest. Inside Cheramieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car, vestigation, deputies deputies discovered an airpistol, suspected learned the victim was at soft sushis Larose residence when methamphetamine, Cheramie arrived and pected Xanax, and several started an altercation. items identified as having Williams, who had accom- been stolen from the resipanied Cheramie to the res- dence.

Both Cheramie and idence, pulled out a pistol, later determined to be an Williams were charged with airsoft pistol, and Cheramie First Degree Robbery and stole the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cell phone Simple Burglary of an Infrom his hands. The victim habited Dwelling. Cheramie attempted to flee the area, was additionally charged but Cheramie and Williams with Possession of Xanax Methamphetamine. followed him in a vehicle, and eventually catching up to Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bond was set at him. At that point, they al- $10,000. Cheramieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond legedly struck the victim in was set at $25,000, but he the head with the pistol. is also being held for Deputies proceeded to the Louisiana Probation and Paresidence and discovered role.

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Sunday, June 12, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Our Goal is to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us throughout our lives Life is often very complicated. Easy answers are not always available for the choices we have to make.

Should I go here or there?

Should I buy this or that?

Should I join this group or another? Should I marry this person? Should I wait longer before changing jobs? It seems we never finish making decisions.

When we think about it for a moment, we realize that our decisions are the backbone of our lives. To become aware of how we make those decisions is so important. Are we led by the spirit of the world, or by the Spirit of the Lord, the Holy Spirit?

We can easily see that the spirit of the world has inspired many of our decisions. When we buy things we do not really need; when we enter relationships because we want to get something out of them for ourselves; when we make decisions that will have a harmful effect on others. When we make these kinds of decisions, we know the spirit of the world is leading us.

Many organizations and institutions make all of their decisions under the prompting of the world’s spirit. Self-protection and profit become the main motives for these worldly decisions. Money becomes more important than human lives.

For example, Don Blankenship, a former coal executive of Massey Energy recently received the maximum penalty for conspiring to violate federal mine safety laws. He will spend one year in prison and pay a $250,000 fine. He was the CEO in 2010 when an explosion in the Upper Big Branch Mine killed 29 miners. His defense was that he was trying to make money for the company. 29 miners died because of his negligence. And he only gets one year in jail. That’s greed.

As Christians, our goal is to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us throughout our lives in every decision we have to make, no matter how small or big.

Jesus tells us, “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.” (Jn. 14:25) This is why remaining open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit is so important. The Spirit teaches us what we need to know, when we need to know it.

The Holy Spirit reminds us of the particular truths that we must remember when we are involved in an important moment in our lives. If this is true, why do we often make the wrong decisions? What prevents us from being led by the Holy Spirit? Basically, a closed mind and a closed heart are the biggest obstacles to our being led by the Spirit.

If we are not open to the new and unexpected, then we will not hear the Holy Spirit speak to us about new possibilities for our lives. So often we miss the prompting of the Holy Spirit because we push aside new thoughts and feelings as strange or not what we are used to doing.

The Holy Spirit wants to penetrate our whole lives. We should never think of ourselves as having a spiritual life and an ordinary life. God is present to us and within us through the constant indwelling of the Spirit that we receive at Baptism.

If we wish our life to be balanced and whole, it can be done only by recognizing that God is totally immersed in our lives. This life of the Spirit is always a life lived as part of the Church – the family of God, united in the one Spirit of love and mercy.

How can we thank God for this great gift? We can offer our whole life in service of that same Spirit.

Pictured above are the Holy Rosary Catholic School student winners of this year’s quilt art contest.

Pictured right: Holy Rosary Catholic School sent 12 students in 5th grade through 7th grade, along with students from 13 Diocesan schools and public schools within Terrebonne, St. Mary and Lafourche Parish, who qualified to represent HRCS for the annual Literary Rally at Vandebilt High School.

Students were: 5th grade, English, Julian Bourgeois; Math, Karoline Cheramie; Science, Karmine Falgout; Social Studies, Jenna Guidry; 6th grade, English, Alaina Ashmun; Math, Matthew Thomassie; Science, Parker Angelette; Social Studies, Jacob Guidry; 7th grade, English, Grant Rebstock; Math, Mia Torres; Science, Hailey Thibodeaux; and Social Studies, Branden Ledet.

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

South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Kevin Bruce - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

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

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

Our Lady of the Isle

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.

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.

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

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.

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Monty Duke 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

632-7575

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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108 East 90th Street - Galliano

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

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

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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

LA Carriers • 632-5858 16849 East Main Street • Cut Off, LA 70345

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Insurance Agents

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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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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)

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

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

SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300