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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Lockport’s mayor will not seek a second term

Lockport’s mayor, Paul Champagne, has decided not to seek a second term.

Champagne, 66, was elected to the Lockport Town W Council in March 1992 and served Paul five terms.

Champagne He became interim mayor after the previous mayor, who served three terms, died of cancer in August 2012.

He was elected mayor in November 2012 and up until last weekend, had every intention of running for re-election.

Champagne told the Daily Comet: “Spending time with my family for Father’s Day, I just kind of said, ‘This is it,’” he said.

“That’s when my ultimate decision was made. It’s a decision I didn’t take lightly at all. There was a lot of soul-searching and thought that went into it. I have two grandchildren that live in Lafayette. I’ve been retired from work for a year, my wife is retired. I feel it’s time for me to step aside from public life.”

After 19 weeks, state lawmakers end third, final session Lawmakers lessen budget gap, but don’t close it

to stabilize our budget and avoid catastrophic makers did enough to supplement the state cuts,” the governor said. But he added: “It is budget amid what economists have described as a Louisiana-based recession. still not a pretty document.”

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) Weary legislators were ready to head “I consider it a success,” he said. “I think — Louisiana lawmakers home after 19 weeks of contentious work the major concerns and the major holes that completed their special grappling with financial woes across three leg- we had in higher education and health care session on taxes Thursislative sessions. The sessions were marked are covered.” day after raising $263 by heightened tensions between the House The largest tax measures passed in this million more for the and Senate and, according to lawmakers, latest special session will boost the taxes state’s operating budget, were the longest consecutive tenure of legisla- charged on health care organizations known lessening — but not comas HMOs and lessen inventory tax breaks for tive work in state history. pletely closing — gaps in t Senate President John Alario gave up businesses. health and education proThursday morning on trying to raise another Lawmakers also crafted a multibillion-dolgrams.

V S MATHEWS • GHEENS • saying LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE $88 million, the House wouldn’t go lar construction budget and removed sales The House and Senate fell far short of the along with the plans to reduce personal in- taxes unintentionally charged in the earlier C • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE revenue goal set by Gov. John Bel Edwards to come tax deductions for people who itemize special session on items such as school athraise $600 million more for the $26 billion letic event tickets, firefighting equipment and on their state forms. budget that starts July 1. But on top of taxes “It’s apparent the votes are not there,” prosthetic devices. boosted earlier this year, they had raised about But it took until the session’s final hours said Alario, R-Westwego. $1.5 billion to shrink holes in the spending plan.

The House rejected the measure earlier in to hammer out a plan for divvying up the While he didn’t reach his target, Edwards the week. The Democratic governor and Alario money the House and Senate raised. The said he was pleased with the work of lawmakers tried unsuccessfully to revive it, against oppo- House gave final passage to the bill only a half who at one point were faced with a budget shortsition from House Speaker Taylor Barras and hour before the midnight deadline. fall nearing $2 billion in the upcoming year. other Republican House leaders.

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Parish officials briefed as hurricane season gets into full swing

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West Larose vertical lift bridge will be closed temporarily Tuesday

The West Larose Vertical Lift Bridge on LA 1, crossing the Intracoastal Canal Waterway in Larose, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28th so crews can move large equipment and materials for the north fender beam installation.

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Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle at the briefing.

Oil canals in national preserve in Louisiana to be filled CAIN BURDEAU, Associated Press

BARATARIA PRESERVE, La. (AP) — In the heyday of oil exploration on Louisiana’s coast after World War II, companies dug about 10,000 miles of canals as straight as Kansas highways through a natural world that’s unraveling today — due, in part, to those canals.

Soon, about 16.5 miles of canals are to be filled in the Barataria Preserve — making a small dent in a massive problem.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on Monday toured water plantchoked canals in the alligator-and-bird preserve by airboat and called the work crucial; she said filling in open canals can help fend off the Gulf of Mexico and its hurricanes.

“It can have an impact, not just restoring the National Park site, but also on buffering these communities from the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, of increasing storms.”

The National Park Service is using $8.7 million from penalties drawn from the catastrophic BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010 to do the work. The Barataria Preserve, established in 1978, lies about 10 miles southwest of New Orleans.

Long ago, oil companies abandoned the canals and spoil banks. Scientists say they have interfered with hydrology — trapping water in places and keeping water from flowing properly in others — and funneled salt water inland. Also, canals have widened and eroded the landscape.

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Mathews, LA – Ken Graham, meteorologist in charge of the National Weather Service’s (NWS) New Orleans office, along with Pam Roussel from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOPSEP), briefed parish officials Wednesday morning on the 2016 Atlantic basin hurricane season that began June 1.

The briefing centered on how decision makers would best use the forecasts and other products issued by the NWS and GOHSEP should a tropical system approach the Louisiana coast.

Also joining the discussion were Lafourche Parish Councilman Michael Gros and Councilwoman Luci Sposito.

Grahman stressed that forecasting a storm is a fluid situation since weather is dynamic and always changing. He stressed not to rely on the lines of a forecast track and instead to look at the cone of possibility as to where a storm may go.

He also noted that a storm

picking up speed will cut down evacuation times by several hours.

“The key is to stay tuned to official forecasts and stay vigilant.

Things can change rapidly and when emergency managers call for evacuation, people should heed those calls and go,” he said.

Roussel serves as a regional coordinator for GOHSEP. She will serve as a primary contact with state government and the governor’s office in times of tropical weather or other natural or emergency situations.

Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle noted the importance of the briefing by expressing thanks to Graham and Roussel.

“These are some of the most important people we turn to in times of emergency. The parish has a good working relationship with them and in conjunction with our Director of Homeland Security Josh Champagne and the other members of the parish emergency operations team, we are prepared for the hurricane season,” stated Cantrelle.

Trustees: Tiny rise in Social Security benefits next year RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security beneficiaries would get a tiny increase in monthly payments next year — less than $2.50, about enough to buy a gallon of gas.

Meanwhile, Medicare is expected to go bankrupt sooner than expected — 12 years from now. And some beneficiaries could face higher monthly premiums next year.

The annual report from the trustees of the government’s two bedrock retirement programs warned that politically gridlocked Washington needs to act sooner, rather than later, to shore up finances and avoid upending the lives of millions of retirees and their families.

Social Security’s trust funds are expected to be depleted in 2034, unchanged from the trustees’ projection a year ago. Medicare’s trust fund for inpatient care will be exhausted in 2028, two years earlier than previously projected.

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Church rummage sale set for June 30 - July 2

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and St.Vincent De Paul Conference will be having their annual rummage sale on June 30 through July 2 at Holy Rosary Catholic School Cafeteria, 12925 East Main, Larose.

Times are Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, July 2, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Donations will be accepted beginning June 25 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of concession items are accepted during the sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used to continue the work of St. Vincent de Paul to help the needy and suffering in our community.

The Lockport Knights of Columbus is hosting it’s monthly fundraising dinner on Sunday, June 26 at their home on Seventh Street. Meals will be available for dine in or to go between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The meal will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for an $8 donation.

Drinks and desserts will also be available for purchase.Â

Vigil for drowning victims to be held Sun.

A water safety awareness organization is hosting a candlelight vigil on Sunday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in front of the Houma Courthouse in memory of children that have been lost to drowning.

The organization invites the public to take part in the vigil and would like to make contact with other families that have lost young ones due to drowning.

For more information,

contact Joey at 985-8606625, Jodie at 985-2262665 or Stephanie at 985-804-0565.

SL Baptist church to host VBS June 26 – 30

South Lafourche Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School on June 26 – 30 from 6 - 9 p.m. for children in Pre-K to sixth grade.

The church is located at 17077 East Main Street in Cut Off (corner of East 104th).

Summer recreation programs ongoing

Lafourche Recreation District #3 summer recreation programs are being held at the Larose Civic Center, Cut Off Youth Center, Galliano Elementary School and Golden Meadow Middle School.

Programs are scheduled between 1 and 4 p.m. during the weeks of: June 2730, July 11-14, and July 18-21. The programs will be closed from July 4-7

Bake sale benefit set for July 1 at LOSGH

Need a Fourth of July dessert? Stop by Lady of the Sea General Hospital’s front lobby on July 1 from 9 to 11 a.m.

All dessert sale proceeds to benefit Troop C’s Grant a Wish program.

If anyone is interested in donating a cake or dessert, contact Janita Allemand at 985-632-6401 ext.

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Registration open for July gun class

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a beginner handgun course on Saturday, July 9, at the LPSO Shooting Range, 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland.

This class is for firsttime firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until around noon.

This course will include the following: handling and shooting safety, parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range shooting and more.

Cost for the course is $50, and advance registration is suggested. Register online at www.lpso.net/beginnerhandgunreg or for more information, contact Lt. Lafate Day at (985) 5324327 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net.

Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).

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Sheriff’s office to offer hunter education courses in June and July The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host two free Hunter Education Classroom Courses this summer for anyone ages 10 and older.

The traditional “Classroom Course� is a two-day course covering topics such as hunter responsibility and ethics, how firearms work and firearms safety, survival and first aid skills, firearm handling skills and hunting techniques, wildlife identification, game care, and information related to wildlife conservation and management.

The first Classroom Course will be offered on Thursday, June 30 through Friday, July 1 at the LPSO Shooting Range located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The course will begin with the classroom portion on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will resume on Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The second Classroom Course will be offered on Thursday, July 28 through Friday, July 29. The course will begin with the classroom portion on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Fire District #3 Galliano Station, located at 17462 West Main Street.

The class will resume on Friday from 8 a.m. to 11

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Firearms and ammunition should NOT be brought to these courses, but snacks are permitted. For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 449-4480 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email Lieutenant Nolan Smith at nolan-smith@lpso.net.

NOTE: Anyone born after September 1, 1969, who wishes to obtain a hunting license in Louisiana, must successfully complete a hunter education course. Exceptions may be granted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for active or veteran members of the United States armed services, for any P.O.S.T.certified law enforcement officer, or for persons who are under the direct supervision of a person 18-years or older who is already licensed and has taken the approved course. Exceptions must be applied for and approved by Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) would like to recognize Mr. Joshua Rotolo for his continuous attendance of one year at The Center.

Pictured are Executive Director Rose Grabert and Joshua Rotolo.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of The Town of Golden Meadow in Lafourche Parish will be held at its regular meeting place in Town Hall, located at 107 Jervis DR., Golden Meadow, LA on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 6:45 p.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year for General Alimony from the increased millage is $68,162.77 and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $7,763.93. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year for Levees from the increased millage is $58,115.33 and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $6,622.18. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year for Drainage from the increased millage is $58,115.33 and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $6,622.18. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year for Streets & Public Improvement from the increased millage is $57,087.75 and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $6,508.00.

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Session

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The budget deal struck gives the safety-net hospitals that care for the poor the full amount sought by the Edwards administration, though the hospital operators say that’s not enough to fully cover services.

Lawmakers agreed to cover only 70 percent of tuition costs for students in the TOPS college program, meaning students will have to pay more for school. It’s the first time since its creation that TOPS has taken a cut. In a deal pushed by House leaders, the money is front-loaded to cover the full cost of tuition for the fall semester, while levying a 42 percent cut in the spring. Edwards opposed the arrangement but wouldn’t say if he would line-item veto it.

College campuses were shielded from other slashing. But reductions will fall across most state agencies.

K-12 public schools will take a hit, receiving $24 million less than they got this year. A newly-built juvenile prison facility won’t open, and the corrections department will take an $18 million cut.

Louisiana’s voucher program will get fewer dollars, along with state parks.

Meanwhile, lawmakers did nothing to respond to estimates that Louisiana may end the current budget year this month with up to a $200 million deficit.

Barras said he wants

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to wait until the books are officially closed to see what the real deficit might be, after accounting for prior tax changes and a delay in tax payments in parishes with flood damage.

“I just find it difficult to plan for a projection we’re uncertain will develop,” he said. “I’m just confident it will be something less than $200 million.”

Rep. Sam Jones, an Edwards ally, was disappointed lawmakers didn’t make more long-term, structural tax changes to end constant cycles of budget problems.

“We haven’t fixed anything because everything is just plugging the budget again, just like the last eight years,” said Jones, DFranklin. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Mayor

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Last week marked a year that Champagne has been cancer free since he had a salivary gland removed. He said that was also a factor in his decision to step down as mayor.

Qualifying is July 20-22 for the Nov. 8 election, which will include the Lockport mayoral race. The new mayor will begin his or her four-year term in January.

Champagne said he’s not leaving town and will still volunteer for whatever is needed.

He is on the board for the Lockport Food Festival, and is president of the town’s Lions Club.

Canals

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The canals have long been considered a major problem for Louisiana’s coast, which experiences some of the fastest rates of land loss in the world. The state loses about 17 square miles of land each year — an area not that much smaller than Manhattan — and has lost about 1,900 square miles since the 1930s, an area the size of Delaware.

Restoring hydrology is critical, said Dusty Pate, the National Park Service’s natural resource program manager on the preserve.

“It’s the action of the river that created this entire landscape, and water movement out across the landscape is very important. The primary thing that you’re trying to do is remove barriers to (water) exchange,” he said as he surveyed the banks along the Gulf South Pipeline Canal. “It’s super, super flat and normally the way the water would move is in a big sheet or in a small natural channel.”

He added: “By taking down the spoil banks and shallowing out the canal we can’t necessarily restore all of that function, but we can do good things for sure.”

He said plans call for pushing the trees — many of which are invasive Chinese tallow trees — and brush along the spoil banks into the canal. Trees with value, such as cypress and oaks, would

Who will pay? A look at tax bills approved by lawmakers

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers Thursday ended a special session aimed at raising more money for next year’s budget through tax changes. Here’s a look at

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bills that passed and failed (revenue figures are estimates): SENT TO GOVERNOR: — Lessen the tax break for homeowners and renters who are charged an assessment on property insurance to cover debts of the state-run Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Currently, the rebate is 72 percent of the Citizens assessment charged on property insurance bills. That drops to 25 percent, retroactive to Jan. 1. Revenue raised: $17 million for the financial year that begins July 1 and $139.6 million over five years. House Bill 25.

— Change the calculation of interest on tax overpayments. Revenue raised: $16.3 million in state general fund money for the financial year that begins July 1 and $94.3 million over five years. House Bill 29.

— Increase the annual tax on certain health care organizations known as HMOs from 2.25 percent to 5.5 percent.

Revenue raised: $157.4 million in the financial year that begins July 1 and more than $600 million over five years. House Bill 35.

— Increase a tax credit for HMOs. Revenue lost: $1.3 million in the financial year that begins July 1 and another $1.3 million the following year. House Bill 24.

— Place new limits on the inventory tax credit for businesses that also get an exemption from paying local property taxes on their facilities.

Those businesses wouldn’t be able to get a rebate check, but instead would only be able to apply the inventory tax credit to their actual tax liabilities.

The change would affect large manufacturers.

Revenue raised: $57 million for the financial year that begins July 1 and $285 million over five years. Senate Bill 10.

likely be kept, he said.

The canals won’t be filled in completely — simply because there’s not enough dirt in the spoil banks to do that, Pate said.

But over time, they are expected to gradually become shallower and shallower.

Julie Whitbeck, a National Park Service ecologist, said the work to fill in the canals would be a model for future projects to backfill canals.

The preserve has be-

Saints to spend part of summer training at Greenbrier

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints will spend part of their summer training at The Greenbrier for the third straight year.

The Greenbrier announced Tuesday that the Saints’ 2016 training camp will start at The Greenbrier and end at the team’s Metairie practice facility. It will include 22 practices.

Players report July 27 for physicals, meetings and strength and conditioning tests.

Greenbrier owner and CEO Jim Justice said the resort looks forward to the players’ return every year.

The Saints start onfield workouts in a nonpadded practice session on July 28 and the first padded practice on July 30. Both run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

The team will also participate in joint practices with the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., and the Houston Texans, both in August. ___

Alligator sightings have Louisiana residents on edge

After an alligator pulled a 2-year-old into the water last week in Orlando, Florida, Louisiana authorities are asking folk to become more vigilant in reporting sightings of the reptiles.

Livingston Police are warning south Louisiana parents to be on the lookout for alligators in large drainage ditches.

WAFB-TV reports the police department reported

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come a leader in filling canals, said Eugene Turner, a Louisiana State University coastal scientist. He was not on the tour, but has studied the canals for a long time. The preserve previously filled in about 5 miles of canals. In all, about 30 miles of canals across the Louisiana coast have been filled in, Turner said.

The question whether oil companies should be forced to pay for damage

caused by the canals has long been contentious. The oil industry says it was not required to fill in canals, but others argue that they should be forced to pay for that work.

Three coastal parishes in Louisiana are suing dozens of oil canals over damage by the oil industry to the coast. Recently, Gov. John Bel Edwards got involved in the litigation and has sought to broker a settlement.

an 8.5 foot gator was found in a canal and urged parents to keep a close eye on all children and small animals.

In the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, a woman spotted a 6-foot alligator in her backyard Thursday walking around her pool. WWL-TV reports Cathy O’Quin spent hours talking with the SPCA, Wildlife and Fisheries and local trappers trying to get someone to come and retrieve it. The SPCA eventually responded and captured the animal. ___

the deaths were heat related.

Bossier City spokesman Mark Natale says the pickup truck wasn’t used that day, and a step-stool was found next to the truck.

A neighbor tells KSLATV the mother said she had fallen asleep and when she woke up the door to the home was open and the children were gone. ___

Police: Twins found dead in hot pickup may have climbed in

BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — Police in Louisiana are investigating whether 3year-old twins who were found dead in a hot pickup truck outside their home would have been able to climb into the vehicle themselves.

Oliver and Aria Orr were found unresponsive inside the truck at their Bossier City home Saturday. They were later pronounced dead a hospital.

Autopsies have confirmed

Hunting rules, regulations, schedules now available on LDWF website

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has released its 2016-17 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website.

The pamphlet contains hunting rules, regulations and season dates for the 2016-17 season, including hunting information on LDWF’s Wildlife Management Areas and Louisiana’s federal lands.

Printed copies of the pamphlets will be available in early August at LDWF offices throughout the state and at vendors where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

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Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, located at 313 Comeaux Drive. $650/ rent and $600/deposit. (985) 258-6610 or (985) 258-5273. _________________ Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $700/ rent and $700/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ For Rent: little house; single occupancy or couple; utilities paid; grass cut; $650/mth., $500/dep. Call 985696-4818. Located in Larose. _________________

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. _________________

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

Warehouse For Sale in Golden Meadow

Located just north of Goldenn Meadow bridge on Hwy 308. 4925 total square footage. Lots of parking availablee plus 75 ft. water frontage with bulkhead. Living space available in warehouse.

REDUCED PRIC CE. READY TO SELL! $9 95,000!

Call Addy Legendre or Angela Gisclair for a showing!

985-691-3873 985-691-3773 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107

House For Rent on Ave. C on Delta Farm Road in Larose. Partially furnished. Call 693-4357. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Full appliances; central air and heat, brand new.

Located in Delta Farms. $750/ month plus deposit. Call 2911146 or 696-4785. _________________ 3 Rentals Available: 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. Also, 4BR, brick home in Cut Off. $900/mo. Call 2586039. _________________ 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. 985-6322158 or 985-533-6212 _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: Single occupancy (1 person). $600/mo and $300/damage dep. All utilities paid. Lawn service provided. Private laundry mat on site.

Located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________ House For Rent: Nice 3bd., 2ba. located at 160 West 214th St. in Galliano.

Golden Meadow school district. $975/mo. & $975/dep.

Call 985-637-5567. _________________ For Rent: Single bedroom apt; all utilities included; washer /dryer provided; no pets allowed; no smoking. $675/mth., $500/ deposit. Call 985-798-5800. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. in Golden Meadow.

Private street. 985-677-1155. _________________ 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: 2 bd., 2 ba., Trailer in Larose. Sits on private lot in quiet neighborhood. $750/mth. Call 985691-1367, 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! _________________ 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. $1,000/mth., $1,000/ dep. Call 232-1948. _________________ FFor Rent: 3bd, 2ba. home in Galliano. $900/mth with a $500/dep. plus utilities. Call 985-2587808 or 985-677-1889. _________________ Apts. For Rent: Newly built, 2 bd.; all new appliances; washer/ dryer; quiet neighborhood; lots of land; water paid; lawn care maintenance; $750/mth., $750/dep.

Call Dustin at 985677-2196. _________________ 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 PRICE!

This 4,400 sqft building in the heeart of Lockport sits on a 37’x235’ tract of landd and offffers lots of parking space. space

The motivated seller has reduced the price to $1115,000.

MOTIVA VATED SELL LER!

Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107

REDUCED PRICE! This 10,731 sqft building in thhe heart of Lockport sits right offff LA Hwy. 1 in a heavy traffffic area. area Building sits on an 8111’x235’ x235 tract of land and offffers lots of parkingg space.

The motivated seller has reduced r the price drastically to $3316,500.

MOTIVA VATED SELL LER!

Call Addy Leg gendre for a showing!

985-691-3873 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cu ut Off ff 985-325-7107

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 _________________

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 For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. in Golden Meadow.

Private street. 985-677-1155. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________

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. _________________

AUTOS

For Sale: 2002 Chevy Avalanche, asking $5,500 OBO. Contact All-State Credit at 985-325-2531 or after 5 p.m. at 912-5849472 _________________

HELP WANTED

Operations Manager- Doerle Food Service in Port Fourchon, LA. Will manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations to ensure maximum service levels to our customers within a safe work environment. Will oversee their supervisors ensuring training, development and team building.

Requires core computer skills, strong interpersonal communications, and 5 years production management experience preferred. For more information and to apply: www.doerlefoods.com _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

A local company is looking to expand its Accounting Department and is in search of an Accounts Receivable Clerk. Must be able to create invoices, enter invoices into 3rd party systems, call customers for payment, pay close attention to detail, have a high school education/ GED and a degree/certification is preferred. Must successfully pass a physical and drug screen.

Please send resume to acct.clerk0112 @gmail.com _________________ SBL Construction is hiring an operator Foreman and Roustabouts. Must be able to ass drug screen and physical, have dependable vehicle to and from work, have a good work ethic and have a TWIC card. FMI Call 985-665-1220. _________________ Property inspection company is seeking a field Rep to service Houma, LA and surrounding areas to perform residential property inspections.

Field Rep will obtain photos and measurements. Field Rep is responsible for accurate/timely completion and submission of field reports via our website. Experience is preferred and some construction background is helpful. Military and/or retired welcomed.

Please send resume with contact information to resumes@nationalis.com. _________________ Peach Tree Bakery is taking applications for different positions.

Day and night shifts available. Some bakery experience needed. Apply in person ONLY from 6am to 9am. No phone calls. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for Experienced CDL Driver for the Cut Off location. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401k. Must submit druf screen and physical. Apply at 14502 West Main St., Cut Off, LA. _________________ Triple Son Farms Transport is accepting applications for Experienced CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering paid vacation, health ins., 401k.

Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main St., Cut Off, LA. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

Nail Tech and Hair Stylists needed at Mane Attraction in Cut Off. Contact Kim at 985-856-1218 to schedule an interview. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ 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 www.heartlandbarge. com $0 (618) 2814515. _________________ Spanish and English speaking Dental Assistant needed. Will train. Apply at 14666 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. 985632-6188. _________________

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

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

EXPERIENCED DECKHANDS Full Time Positions Must Have TWIC Card

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

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

www.thelafourchegazette.com Entrenaremos a la personq que quiera trabajar como assistente dental. Muy importante, es que hable espanol, tambien ingles. Aplique a 1466 West Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345. 985632-6188. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________

SERVICES

Joseph (Champ) Edwards & Sons 125 West 15 St., Larose, LA Wash and Wax all cars, trucks and boats. Call (985) 6934613. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more!

Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small.

20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Need your grass cut? Call Bruce’s Lawn Care. (985)677-6264. Free estimates. Low rates. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________

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TWIC card, X Endorsement required.

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Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Does your interior home or office need a painting or staining update? Text your name and number to (985) 6966978. Willing to work after hours in offices. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ 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. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

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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.

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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. _________________

LOLA LEBLANC

Lola Louise Bourg LeBlanc, 68, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Monday, June 20.

Lola is survived by her loving husband, Carol LeBlanc; son, Dax Ingram; granddaughter, Saigan Ingram; sister, Karen Caparros and brother-in-law, D.J. “Pesky” Caparros.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Savoie Bourg Wallace and father, Thomas J. Bourg Jr. No services are scheduled.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _________________

Thibodaux woman arrested for O vehicle burglaries in Raceland

PETS

Free Maltese to Good Home: Male. 4 years old. Not house trained. Needs a good home who has the time to put him out 2 or 3 times a day and can afford to bring him to a groomer when he needs it. (985) 2261350, leave message. _________________

PRAYERS

PRAYER FOR BAD ECONOMY Merciful God, We ask that you give our leaders the wisdom to guide our nation and the world out of the current economic crisis.

Help us to protect the poor and all those who are struggling during this difficult time. Provide for their needs and give them hope.

Open new opportunities for them and furnish the resources they need to live with dignity.

Encourage those who have enough to share essential resources with those who lack the necessities of life, and to do so with humble, grateful and loving hearts.

We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.

AMEN

_________________

OBITUARIES

BARNIE BRINSON

Barnie Joe Brinson, 94, a native of Homer and Lockport and resident of Cut Off passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016. Visitation was held at Larose Baptist Church on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services was held at 12 p.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his children, Linda B. (Buddy) Williams and Scott Brinson; grandchildren, Sarah (Ross) Matherne, Brittany (Devin) Dedon and Cody Williams and fiancé Chloe’ Cantrelle; great grandchildren, Mason Dedon and one Dedon on the way; many nieces and nephews; special friend in Delaware, Jeane Meyers; and brother-in-law, Ed Furman.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Audrey Dufrene Brinson; parents, Haywood and Ruby Brinson; brother, Edwin Brinson; sisters, Jennie Foreman and Elsie Jean “Chi Chi” Furman.

He loved his grandkids, coin collecting, his navy memorabilia, fishing and spending time with his family.

Samart-Mothe entrusted with arrangements. __________________

Obituaries are placed online immediately once received in office. www.TLGnew s p a p e r. c o m ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it may not be possible to get away for an extended vacation just now, but perhaps a few days away will offer the brief respite you need to get energized.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Professional issues may be stressful, but try to maintain a positive attitude and the issues will soon be resolved. Rely on a trusted colleague to help.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Face tough issues head on. No matter the obstacle, you are fully capable of overcoming it. If necessary, ask for some clarification so you can better focus on the tasks at hand.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, take some time out of your schedule for a fun day trip or another spontaneous activity that enables you to escape the daily grind and unwind for a little while.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may need to lend some special skills to a situation this week.

When someone calls on you for help, accept the challenge with dignity and pride.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, make delegation a priority over the next several days. Spread the workload around to lessen some of your burden and to encourage others to contribute.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your mind is set on a new opportunity, but you do not yet have the finances to make it happen.

See if you can find an investor or another way to fund the project.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, sometimes you have to take a challenging route even though you desire the easier path.

The hard work will be worth it in the end, as you will see shortly.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Helping others is a big part of who you are, Sagittarius. Every effort you put forth will come back to you in time. Enjoy all the moments you have with others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s difficult to fully explain just how busy you are, Capricorn. Start trimming your to-do list so you can maintain your energy and actively involve those around you.

Jessica Pledger, (age 31) of Thibodaux, was arrested for her involvement in several vehicle burglaries.

Just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, deputies responded to a business on U.S. Highway 90 East in Raceland in reference to several vehicles being burglarized.

Through investigation,

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been book with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

JUNE 20, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office David Brasseaux, 33, Gray.

Contempt of court.

Dylan Breaux, 23, Galliano.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation of a pregnant victim; false imprisonment.

Richard Lirette, 28, Gray. Contempt of court.

Desiree Dunigan, 26, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole.

Dane Plaisance, 31, Larose.

Contempt of court (4 cts) Jessica Ordone, 25, Raceland.

Domestic abuse battery.

Thomas Barker, 35, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole.

Diamonte Johnson, 17, Thibodaux. Simple burglary of motor vehicle (15 cts); attempted simple burglary of motor vehicle (3 cts);

NOLAN PIERCE

Nolan A. Pierce, 88, a native of Galliano area and resident of Thibodaux, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22. Visitation was held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial was held at the church at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

Nolan is survived by his wife of 65 years, Clementine “Katin”; daughter, Marie P. Callais and husband Wilton; 2 sons, Michael Pierce and wife Harriet, Dean Pierce and wife Lyn; one brother, Calvin Pierce; 2 sisters, Verna Gros and Rena Gautreaux; 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren expected soon.

He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Pierce Sr.; mother, Marie Abribat Pierce; 4 brothers, Horace Jr., E.J., Harry, Larry and daughter-in-law, Barbara Pierce.

He was a WWII Army veteran and member of VFW Post 5097 and American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

Falgout Funeral Homes is entrusted with arrangements. _________________

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 It’s time to try a few new things, Aquarius. Try a hobby or activity that is out of your comfort zone. You may be surprised at how much this new hobby interests you.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There’s only so long you can put off financial concerns before they become a big problem, Pisces. Start addressing things today.

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Sunday, June 26, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

deputies learned a female subject, later identified as Pledger, was observed on surveillance video entering five vehicles that had been left unlocked stealing several miscellaneous items from the vehicles.

During the investigation, deputies in the Lockport area had made contact with a suspicious female subject who was identified

contempt of court.

Justin Boudreaux, 23, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole.

Patrick Jones, 17, Thibodaux.

Simple burglary of motor vehicle.

Lockport Police Department Brad Ewing, 34, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment.

Thibodaux Police Department Rashaun Reed, 29, Thibodaux.

Aggravated second degree battery.

Kemoyne Matthews, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; 2nd degree battery; domestic abuse aggravated assault with child endangerment; false imprisonment; cruelty to juveniles; aggravated assault.

Tragonie Triplett, 25, Raceland. Disturbing the peace; remaining after being forbidden; contribution to deliquent of a juvenile; theft of goods.

JUNE 21, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lawrence Batiste, 34, Raceland. Unlawful presence of a sex offender; failure to register and notify as a sex offender.

Zachary Thomas, 19, Raceland. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; switched plates; speeding; possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Crystal Domangue, 36, Lockport. Contempt of court (7 cts) Johnny Bailey, 38, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery; cruelty to the infirmed.

Charles Cole, 45, Thibodaux.

Cruelty to the infirmed; attempted second degree murder.

John Leblanc, 43, Lockport.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

JUNE 22, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Joshua Matherne, 22, Cut off.

Contempt of court.

Jade Savoie, 23, Larose. Domestic abuse battery; remaining after being forbidden.

Michael Richard, 44, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.

Jessica Pledger, 31, Thibodaux. Simply burglary (5 cts) Eric Castagnetta, 30, Cut Off. Fugitive.

Joshua Lirette, 27, Raceland.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Whitney Southall, 29, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

as Pledger.

Deputies were able to link Pledger to the burglaries, and she was arrested for five (5) counts of Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.

She was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where she was booked accordingly. Her bond is set at $10,000.

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Jessica Pledger

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Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.

Sneaking tips

At a local supermarket, the teenage bagger was helping an older man bag his groceries.

A rule of the supermarket was that baggers cannot accept tips when helping people bring groceries to their car. Both the employees and the customers knew of the rule.

Grateful for his help, the older man leans forward

to the teenager that just helped him unpack the cart into his car, sneaks a buck into the teenager’s hand and whispers, “Here young man. I want you to have a picture of your uncle George.”

Thinking quickly, the teen pocketed the ‘picture’ and then asked the man, “Any chance you happen to have pictures of my grandfathers Ulysses or Benjamin?”

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Sunday, June 26, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Jesus wants to forgive anybody just about anything

In the Book of Samuel, a great sin is committed by King David. Although he had many wives, he lusted after Bathsheba, who was the wife of Uriah, a soldier in the army. David told the commanding officer to place Uriah in the front line of battle, where the enemy would kill him.

After they killed Uriah, David took his wife Bathsheba as his own.

The prophet Nathan came to see David and spoke of a grave injustice that took place in his king-

Social Security From 1-A

If Congress allows either fund to run dry, millions of Americans living on fixed incomes would face steep cuts in benefits.

“Lawmakers should address these financial challenges as soon as possible,” said the trustees’ report. “Taking action sooner rather than later will permit consideration of a broader range of solutions and provide more time to phase in changes so that the public has adequate time to prepare.”

The projected 0.2 percent increase in Social Security payments would come a year after beneficiaries received no increase.

By law, increases are based on a government measure of inflation, which has been low. The official 2017 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, won’t be determined until the fall.

Advocates complained that the government’s measure of inflation — the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers — doesn’t adequately reflect the prices that older Americans pay.

“Seniors continue to see their modest Social Security benefits eaten away by growing health care costs,” said Max Richtman, who heads the National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare.

More than 60 million retirees, disabled workers, spouses and surviving children receive Social Security benefits. The average monthly payment is about $1,232.

After Social Security’s trust funds are depleted, the program would collect enough in payroll taxes to pay only 79 percent of benefits.

Medicare’s problem is more immediate, and more complicated, because health care costs can change in unpredictable ways.

Medicare provides health insurance for more than 55 million people, including seniors and disabled people. After its inpatient care trust fund runs dry in 2028, Medicare would only be able to pay 87 percent of projected costs.

Medicare’s insolvency date has moved closer despite a recent stretch of

dom. A wealthy landowner with many sheep had an honored guest for supper.

Rather than slaughter one of his own sheep, he took the only sheep of his poor neighbor.

David was enraged and said, “As sure as I am king, that man will die for his offense.”

Nathan then pointed at David and said, “That man is you!”

David knew immediately that he was being confronted with his sin in having killed Uriah so that he could have Bathsheba.

He repented and Nathan assures him of God’s forgiveness.

There are countless stories in the press these days of people using their positions of power, fame or wealth for their own unjust and sinful purposes.

Although we are not in positions of great power or wealth, you and I are still tempted to use whatever

slow growth in health care costs, with notable exceptions like prescription drugs. Experts who advise the trustees said the change of insolvency dates was mainly technical, due in part to lower-than-expected income from payroll taxes.

In more worrisome news, the trustees said that some Medicare beneficiaries may face sharply higher “Part B” monthly premiums for outpatient care next year. By law, increases in premiums for most Medicare recipients cannot exceed their increase in Social Security payments. So about 70 percent are “held harmless.”

However, about 30 percent of beneficiaries are not covered by that safeguard.

Those who would feel the impact include new beneficiaries and people with higher incomes. The trustees project that the base monthly premium for this group will increase by about $27, to $149.

Upper-income beneficiaries would pay considerably more.

Officials cautioned that projections for next year’s premiums are highly uncertain. The final numbers will be released this fall.

Notably, the report carried an appendix amounting to a disclaimer about Medicare estimates: “The actual future costs for Medicare may exceed the projections shown in this report, possibly by substantial amounts,” it said.

That’s because some hospitals and nursing homes may not be able to make money under payment rates currently set for Medicare. If providers stop taking Medicare patients, Congress could be forced to raise payments.

Despite the long-term financial problems of Social Security, the Obama administration is calling for increased benefits. So are Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said benefits can be expanded even as lawmakers overhaul finances. The two goals are “not at all inconsistent,” he said.

In addition to Lew, the Social Security and Medicare trustees are Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and acting Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin. Two public trustee positions are vacant.

influence we have over others for our own benefit, pleasure or gain. Sometimes it takes someone like the prophet Nathan to help us realize our sin in taking advantage of our relationship with others.

I can recall times when a good friend lovingly pointed out one of my shortcomings. Having my eyes opened to face an unpleasant truth was painful.

Yet it was also a great grace and an opportunity for growth.

Saint Paul says works, any religious activity on our part, cannot purchase our salvation. We cannot buy our way into heaven by the good things we do. A debt is a debt. However, Jesus paid our debt and redeemed us by his pas-

sion, death and resurrection. To be saved we must accept the goodness and mercy of God and love others.

Jesus wants to forgive sinners. He’ll forgive anybody just about anything.

That’s a precious gift in a world that prefers judgment and condemnation rather than forgiveness. We see many people who are prepared to pass judgment on others.

The primary opponents of God’s forgiveness are the righteous, churchgoing folk, who are personally convinced they are already on the bus, and would be offended that others might attain the privilege that they worked so hard to obtain. When God is the judge, however,

all sinners stand an incredible chance of being released.

David repented after Nathan implicated him in his guilt and forgiveness followed immediately. God has already accomplished it through Christ. All we need to do is accept it – and love.

I would like to close with a poem entitled Folks in Heaven: I was shocked, confused bewildered; As I entered Heaven’s door, Not by the beauty of it all, Or the lights or its decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven, Who made me sputter and gasp – The thieves, the liars, the sinners, the alcoholics, the trash.

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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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.com

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m.

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

Valentine Baptist Church

Christian Family Center

Bethel Baptist Church

Community Fellowship

9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.

Bro. John Welch

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

11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

There stood the kid from seventh grade; Who swiped my lunch money twice.

Next to him was my old neighbor; Who never said anything nice.

She, who I always thought was rotting away in hell, Was sitting pretty on cloud nine, looking incredibly well.

I nudged Jesus, “What’s the deal? I would love to hear your take.

How did all these sinners get up here? God must have made a mistake.

And why’s everyone so quiet, so somber? Give me a clue.”

“Hush my child, they’re all in shock. No one thought they’d see you!”

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

Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

632-7575

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

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

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region!

3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

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

THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957

Insurance Agents

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

Voice

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

House of Prayer

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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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