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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Troop C helps dreams come true in the community

In September of 1989, the Troop C Trooper’s Association adopted the Troop C Grant-A-Wish Program. The program enables children with a life-altering or lifethreatening illness, who reside in the Troop C community, to fulfill a wish they would not otherwise be financially able to fulfill.

The wishes have ranged from meeting their favorite singer or hero to Disney World vacations.

The latest wish was granted to Taylor Cannel, an 18-year old from the Houma area who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2008.

Taylor just graduated from South Terrebonne High School and will be attending Nicholls State University in the fall.

Taylor’s major love is anything to do with hunting and fishing, and thankfully he is still able to do those things. When asked what he would like as his wish, he simply wished for a Cabela’s shopping spree.

At the annual Grant-AWish banquet last year, Taylor was told to pick any Cabela’s store location he wanted to go to.

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MEETINGS MONDAY, JULY 20

TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m.

Golden Meadow Town Hall

Council discusses Port Fourchon begins Slip D construction spending of Slip D the latest phase of port’s Northern Expansion BP settlement

The Veteran’s Memorial Wall along Hwy. 3235, in Galliano, received new floor tiles recently, giving the monument a more polished look.

Artisans Marble and Tile Company worker Cory Meade places the floor tiles while Neil Stamps cleans them up.

(GALLIANO, LA) – Amid the hustle and bustle of summertime fishing rodeos and family vacations, not to mention the daily traffic of workers and supplies going in and out of Port Fourchon, one

Dredging began recently on the Port’s new Slip D, the latest phase of the Port’s northern expansion.

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Adrian “Boo” Legendre, owner/ publisher of the L a f o u r c h e Gazette, passed away Friday morning from an apparent heart attack.

Details were still sketchy as of press time Friday morning and Boo Legendre will be posted on the Gazette’s Facebook page as soon as more information is forthcoming.

Boo was also a Century 21 real estate broker and had planned to take over ownership of Century 21 American Realty in January.

Boo leaves behind his wife Addy, daughters Angelique and Angelle, parents Earl and Eva Legendre, and inlaws Panky and Barbara Christen.

Boo was a caring, loving, generous individual who will be greatly missed.

Staff photo by Babs

TUESDAY, JULY 21

LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m.

Fourchon Office

Gazette owner, publisher passes away early Friday morning

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recent addition quietly slipped into port and began some ground-breaking work. Literally.

The dredging contractor for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Northern Expansion Slip D Bucket Dredge project has begun excavating a new channel in Port Fourchon’s expansion area, creating the new Slip D. The Slip D development is the latest phase of the port’s Northern Expansion, adding 300 acres of developed property to the port and creating over 10,000 linear feet of waterfront in Port Fourchon.

The port’s newest slip will be 1,000 feet wide and nearly 4,000 feet long, a departure from the dimensions of Slips B and C (700 feet wide and 7,000 feet long) in response to the needs of the offshore supply vessels who frequent Port Fourchon.

“We look to the future when designing the footprint of any new port development project,” said Port Director Chett Chiasson.

Nicholls bass fares well at Nationals Gazette Sports Reports

The Nicholls State University bass fishing team didn’t win the national championship. But heck, they were pretty darned close.

The Colonels’ team of Raceland’s Tyler Rivet and Houma’s Allyson Marcel (an openly dating couple, as well) finished third place of out more than 80 teams at the Bassmasters Collegiate National Championships,

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which were fished last week in the fresh waters of Wisconsin.

Because of the finish, Rivet and Marcel each earned a third-place plaque to commemorate the successful tournament.

But perhaps more important than it all is the recognition that the Colonels’ program earned throughout the week. In just its second year of existence, Nicholls is now recognized not just as a university with a bass fishing team, but rather one with a team that is first-class and among the best in the country.

“Even on the last day of practice, if you would have told me that we would finish third, I would have laughed at you, because I honestly did not think it was possible,” Marcel said this week, now safely back home in Louisiana. “But then again, I guess it’s ironic, because at the beginning of the season, I didn’t think we’d even qualify to fish See Nicholls Page 5-A

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Parish President, councilman spar over distribution of monies

Lafourche Parish Council members and Parish President Charlotte Randolph began discussions Tuesday evening on how and when the $8.1 million windfall the parish will receive from its recent settlement with British Petroleum (BP) will be disbursed. The settlement is over economic damages “People have resulting from the 2010 Gulf oil spill. their hands “People have out already.” their hands out alCouncilman ready,” said CounAaron Caillouet cilman Aaron Caillouet.

Although the parish is not expected to receive the funds for another two to three months, council members appeared split as to whether or not to spend the money on critical needs now or place the money in next year’s general fund, thereby allowing the next administration the ability to use the monies.

Caillouet suggested putting the funds in next year’s budget in order to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, with two sitting council members running for parish president as well as Randolph, who is seeking a fourth term in this fall’s elections.

Councilmen Mike Delatte and Philip Gouaux spoke in favor of spending the money once it was received, noting the many pending projects that could use the funding.

“It would be a shame if someone’s house floods knowing that maybe if we had used that money for a drainage project, it could have been averted,” said Delatte.

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Sunday, July 19, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

school gym. This meeting is only for incoming freshmen planning to participate in football.

Athletes who participated in a sport last year at South Lafourche High School will receive their athletic packet on the night of physicals.

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Evangelist to speak at church July 19

Dr. Gerald Jeffers, Evangelist of Massachusetts, will be ministering at the New Beginnings Church, Hwy. 308, Larose (before Intracoastal bridge) on Sunday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Physicals to be held at SLHS July 20

South Lafourche High School physicals will be given on Monday, July 20, for those students attending SLHS wishing to try out for athletics. Athletes are to report to the athletic field house according to the following schedule: Seniors - 6:00 p.m.

Juniors - 6:30 p.m.

Sophomores - 7:00 p.m.

Freshman - 7:30 p.m.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s physical form will be the only one that will be accepted. The athlete’s medical history on the form must be completed and signed by the parent or you will not be able to take your physical.

Physical forms can be picked up in the front office at South Lafourche High School.

A parent/athlete meeting will be held on Monday, July 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the

Commodities to be given out July 22, 23

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for seniors 60 years of age and older on the following dates: * Wednesday, July 22 at the Cut Off Youth Center from 7 to 9 a.m. * Thursday, July 23 at the Raceland Recreation Center from 7 to 9 a.m.

Soccer camp to be held July 20 - 23

The annual Soccer Camp, headed by Roger Bimah, head coach at E.D. White High School, will begin Monday, July 20 and run through Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center Soccer Fields.

Camp fee is $50 before registration deadline of July 20th, or $60 after the deadline.

Contact Roger Bimah, 985-448-1616, or email: rogerbimah2320@gmail.co m, for more information.

Sign-up forms are also available at the Larose Civic Center.

Scoliosis & Chiropractic

Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine. It is often detected by uneven shoulder heights, a loss of structural balance, or a change in posture.

Unfortunately, the most common treatment approach has been to wait and see how bad it gets, resorting to unsightly braces, or eventually surgery, if it progresses too far.

The Chiropractic approach is to use specific spinal adjustment, often combined with corrective exercises. If detected early enough, we have had excellent success with scoliosis cases.

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Quarterly commodities to be given out July 23

The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action, 3-Month Commodities distribution schedule is as follows: • Galliano area, 16241 W. Main, Cut Off: July 23 and October 22, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 632-3989.

• Raceland area, 115 Texas St., Raceland: August 27, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 537-7603.

VBS to be held at Holy Rosary July 20 - 24

A summer kids’ event called Everest Vacation Bible School will be hosted at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church from Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 24.

Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long.

Each day concludes with a Summit Celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. They will end their Everest adventure on Friday with a special mass and reception beginning at 11 a.m. where family, friends, and parishioners are invited to attend.

Everest is for kids entering Kindergarten to 5th grade for the 2015-2016 school year and will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day. Registration is $30 per child and will be accepted through Monday, July 20th.

For more information, call the church office at 693-3433.

VBS to be held at Holy Rosary July 20 - 24

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, July 25th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451

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Cost is $110. Advance registration is required.

For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day at (985) 532-4327 lafate-day@lpso.net.

This course is pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.

All participants must supply their own eye protection (eyeglasses or sunglasses will suffice), ear protection (plugs or muffs), and 50 rounds of ammunition.

Tarpons to host volleyball clinic July 26

A Lady Tarpons Volleyball Clinic will be held on Sunday, July 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. for girls entering middle school (6th, 7th and 8th grade). Cost will be $30.

Girls will work on serving, passing, setting, and hitting to prepare them for middle school tryouts.

For more information contact South Lafourche High School at 985-6325721 or email Jamie Lerille a t jlerille@lafourche.k12.la.us, Rainie Terrebonne at rterrebonne@lafourche.k12.la.us, or Lonnie Rousse at lrousse@lafourche.k12.la.u s.

Discovery Bayou slated for July 26 - 29

A Cajun Shack in the middle of a foggy Louisiana swamp, frogs croaking, ducks swimming, crawfish boiling and music driven by Cajun fiddle and accordion all serve as a backdrop for the fun filled kids and family event “Discover Bayou” to be held Sunday, July 2629 at the Christian Family Center, 18119 E. Main in Galliano.

Conducting the children’s program are Scott and Marci Crosby of Abbeville, who have traveled extensively across the United States and Canada in both children and adult ministry.

The “Discovery Bayou” event will begin at 6 p.m. on July 26th and at 7 p.m. on

July 27th-29th. Everyone is invited to attend for a great time of Christian family fun.

For more information call 225-603-3472.

RAD course to be held July 27 - 29

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women only at the LPSO Range Facility, 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland on July 27, 28 and 29 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Participants must attend all 3 nights.

Class size is limited.

Advanced registration is required. A $10 fee will charged to cover course materials. Must be prepaid.

Mail to LPSO, Attn: DeAnn S. Barrios, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

For more information contact DeAnn at 985-4494436 or email: deann-barrios@lpso.net.

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Published by Adrian “Boo” Legendre Circulation 14950 Published Bi-Weekly Wednesday and Sunday

The Mike “Big Daddy” Bourgeois Memorial Fishing Rodeo will be held July 31 and August 1 at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. Scales open from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday and from noon - 6 p.m. on Saturday. Awards ceremony and dinner to follow.

Tickets are $5 and include a meal on Saturday.

Shirts can be purchased for $15.

The event promises food, fun, fishing, prizes and music. The event is organized in memory of Mike Bourgeois, an avid fisherman. Funds raised go towards scholarships for local high school students.

V i s i t www.fishonrodeo.com for registration information and details.

Letters and Opinions

It’s hard to be an American!

We, the veterans who fought and died to keep America free are having our own trouble at our monument. Such a beautiful place and a long lasting tribute to our men and women from this great Ward 10.

We are free people in America. Free to do almost anything we care to do, within the law, even steal!

Yes someone stole a picture of a person who was killed in action from the trail of

memories. The pictured etched in black granite was a part of our veteran’s trail of memories. Why should a person steal from our own monument?

Please bring back the missing picture and we’ll forget and forgive. If not, I’m a disabled veteran and I’ll gladly meet you in the back of the barn. For God and country.

Linton Doucet A Korean Veteran & a member of the Veteran Memorial Dist., Ward 10

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Engagements

Neill and Mrs. Sylvia Spaht, Mr. Edward Lambas and the late Mrs. Ruth Lambas.

Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Patrick and Sheila Gisclair. He is the grandson of Mr. Ray and Mrs. Yvonne Cheramie, Mrs. Lolita Gisclair and the late Mr. Jimmy “Black” Gisclair.

Terrebonne - Doucet

Charlene Lefort and the late Patrick Terrebonne would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laurie Marie Terrebonne to Scott Joseph Doucet, son of Forest and Susan Doucet.

The wedding will be held in mid-September at the Royal Villa in Raceland.

Weddings

Mr. and Mrs. Brett Michel

Celina Allemand and Brett Michel were married on May 8th at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lafayette.

The bride is the daughter of Paul and Penny Allemand.

She is the granddaughter of Anthony Allemand.

Parents of the groom are Tessie Michel and the late Michael Michel.

Wedding and Engagement Story and Photo Guidelines

Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Gisclair

Blaine and Lauren Gisclair were united in marriage on January 3rd at the Community Bible Church.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Wendy Spaht. She is the granddaughter of Dr.

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.

NEWS IN

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‘I just like pigs’: Cops say nude man found drinking in barn

MILLERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police have charged a man with trespassing, public drunkenness and indecent exposure after he was caught on a neighbor’s Pennsylvania farm in the nude, drinking beer among pigs.

Police in Manor Township, Lancaster County, say 64-year-old Larry Henry told them, “I just like pigs” when they found him in the hog barn June 26 about 10:15 p.m.

Henry faces a preliminary hearing Aug. 4. His defense attorney didn’t immediately return a call for comment Wednesday.

Arrest papers show Henry had been banned from the farm since he got caught trespassing four years ago. Police say Henry smelled of alcohol and acknowledged drinking a sixpack of beer while hanging out with the hogs.

Police say the brand of beer was in keeping with the overall theme. Henry was drinking Hamm’s. ___

SEC Network plans documentary on Bo Rein’s tragic death

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The SEC Network has unveiled a new SEC documentary, slated to run in September, that will focus on the sudden and tragic death of Bo Rein before he ever coached his first game at LSU. The university hired Rein as its new football head coach at the end of the 1979 season in hopes that his youthful energy could revitalize the program.

Returning from a recruiting trip to Shreveport on Jan. 10, 1980, the small

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plane in which he was flying crashed in the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 1,000 miles off course.

The title of the documentary, “The Bo You Don’t Know,” makes reference to the fact that Rein is unfamiliar to many SEC followers. ___

Body found in Texas lake, believed to be ex NFL receiver

WYLIE, Texas (AP) — A body recovered from a Dallasarea lake is believed to be an ex-Houston Texans receiver who fell from an inflatable tube being towed by a boat.

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that the body is believed to be 37-year-old JaJuan Dawson of Murphy.

Divers located the body Monday night in Lavon Lake.

An autopsy was ordered.

Dawson was not wearing a life preserver during Sunday night’s outing with his family on a rented boat.

The 6-foot-1, 197pound receiver from H.L. Bourgeois High School in Gray, Louisiana, played for Tulane, then the NFL. Dawson spent the 2000 and 2001 seasons with Cleveland and 2002 with Houston. He had 52 catches for 664 yards and two touchdowns. ___

Parents urged to ensure vaccinations are current

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With the beginning of a new school year quickly approaching, state health regulators are urging parents to make sure their children have received all required vaccinations.

State officials say Louisiana law requires children, ages 4 or older and entering kindergarten, prekindergarten or Head Start programs, to have proof of receiving the following vaccinations: — booster dose of poliovirus vaccine — two doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine — three doses of hepatitis vaccine

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— two doses of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine — booster dose of diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine.

Children in daycare also need to be up-to-date with their age-appropriate immunizations. Children 11 or older and entering the sixth grade must have proof they received all the age-appropriate immunizations listed above, as well as vaccinations for meningitis and Tdap. ___

La: same-sex health insurance for state workers’ spouses

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The health insurance program for Louisiana state employees, retirees and some public school systems is taking applications for coverage for same-sex spouses and their dependents.

Those who were married before June 26 — the date that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that marriage is a fundamental right for all Americans — have until Aug. 11 to apply, according to the Office of Group Benefits. Those married on or after that date have 30 days after the marriage to apply for coverage for spouses and dependents.

The Office of Group Benefits opened the enrollment period July 10. The Retired State Employees Association sent out a notice about the enrollment period Tuesday.

Applications must be faxed or postmarked by Aug. 11. Coverage for newly enrolled dependents will begin on Aug. 1 for couples married before June 26.

For those married on or after June 26, coverage for spouses and dependents is effective on the date of the marriage, if the application is made on time.

Employees and retired employees should send the Office of Group Benefits a letter asking for the coverage and include documents to verify the relationship.

That means a copy of the marriage certificate to add a spouse. If adding a spouse’s

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dependent children, they need copies of the children’s birth certificate as well as one of the marriage certificates. ___

Crash kills New Orleans man near Valentine

Shortly before 9 p.m.

Wednesday evening, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that claimed the life of a 30-year old New Orleans man on LA 308 near Valentine.

The investigation revealed that a 2000 Nissan Altima, driven by Omar Faruk, was traveling north on LA 308, just north of the Valentine Bridge. As the Altima was traveling north, it failed to negotiate a slight left hand curve in the road.

The car traveled off the right side of LA 308 and then reentered the road. As it reentered the road, it began to rotate and traveled into the southbound lane of LA 308.

A southbound 2014 Chrysler Town and Country Van struck the Altima on the driver’s side. The Chrysler was being driven

by Joshua Johns, 32 years old from Port Charlotte, FL. Faruk, who was properly restrained, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. Johns, who was also properly restrained, was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center with minor injuries.

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Are we a Christian nation or a nation where most people are Christians?

I saw a bumper sticker that read, “The United States is a Christian Nation.”

While that is a noble thought, it is not a true statement.

A truer statement would be, “The United States was founded on Judeo-Christian principles.

While most citizens are Christians, everyone is free to practice the religion of their choice without government interference.”

Many of our founding mothers and fathers came to this country to obtain religious freedom. In Europe, the rule of law was, “The religion of the king was the religion of the people.”

The writers of the Bill of Rights guaranteed that everyone was free to practice the religion of their choice and that the government could not establish a national religion.

The first Amendment of the Bill of Rights states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”

Most of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were committed Christians. They all believed in God. However, they never established Christianity or any other religion as the official religion of the country.

Congress even formed the American Bible Society and voted to purchase 20,000 copies of the Bible for the people to read. However, they never forced anyone to read the Bible or worship God in Christian liturgies, or they never used the name, “Jesus Christ” in any official documents.

A fine line exists between the government establishing a religion and the recognition that religion is part of our heritage and culture. While we do want freedom of religion for everyone – Christians, Jews, Moslems, Buddhists, etc. – we also recognize that we are a society that believes in God. The documents that es-

tablished the principles of our country use the terms “The Creator,” “Divine Providence,” “The Lord” and other references to God. These terms apply to all religions.

What is more disturbing to me is that we do not follow the principles of Jesus. For example, Jesus said that God would judge us by the way we treat each other. Do we take the time to be sensitive to people’s needs? Do we gossip about other people? Do we treat all people with equality? Do we have a loving attitude toward people of other nationalities and races?

Jesus taught us the power of forgiveness. Do we forgive others? Or when someone hurts us, do we want to get even?

Jesus taught us to do the right thing. Do we cheat on our taxes? When we vote, do we weigh the moral values of the candidates or the proposition? Are we aware of the needs of the poor?

Jesus preached about the evils of pride, injustice, hypocrisy, blindness, the abuse of power, having too many possessions.

He warned us about being greedy. We ignore this 95 percent of Jesus’ teaching to concentrate on a morality that usually deals with human sexuality.

The great commandment is, “Love God above all things and love our neighbor as ourselves.”

Do we love ourselves?

Do we eat properly? Do we exercise enough? Do we

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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

Freedom Worship Center

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m.

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.

Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

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

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 Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m.

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

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.

1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m.

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge)

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn 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 Mooring

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

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

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

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 Pasor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz 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

Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender

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

632-7575

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

First Baptist Church

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church

Christian Fellowship Church

St. Anthony Church

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. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

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

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.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming October 24th election on the front page once at no charge.

Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy.

The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 28 at 4 p.m.

Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page.

Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

Qualifying is Sept. 8 through Sept. 10; last day to register to vote is Sept. 23; early voting begins Oct. 10 and ends Oct. 17.

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com

13841 East Main - Larose

The Golden Meadow Senior Center would like to thank our veterans for their service to our country.

Pictured left to right: Louis Bernard, Bernard Wall Crisis, 1960-1962 Army; Al Chabert, WWII US Navy, 1942-1945; and Eeris Bouzigard, Marine Corp, Korean War.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 15300 West Main - Cut Off

5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

take quiet time for ourselves? Do we get enough sleep? Do we use our talents and gifts in the service of our families and community? Is God really first in our lives?

In the Genesis stories, God tells us to be the stewards of creation. We are to take care of animals, the air we breathe, the water in our lakes, rivers and oceans. Do we pollute our environment?

We do not have two lives: a religious one and a secular one. If we are serious about being Christian, we have to be like Christ.

He is “the way.” That means being fully alive, being sensitive, letting go of past hurts, getting our priorities straight in life, and spending time alone.

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We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil.

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

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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

United Methodist Church of Grand Isle Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal

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

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

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

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

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano

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

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

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

Council From 1-A

Eventually, the council decided to leave the question on the timing of the spending for another day, once the funds are actually in parish coffers, which according to Randolph, will go into the parish general fund.

Councilman Daniel Lorraine also questioned Randolph on the distribution of settlement monies to various parish entities.

Lorraine asked Randolph why all parish entities had not been informed about the process to submit claims, noting that board members of some parish subdivisions had told him they had heard nothing about the claims process.

“I believe it’s the responsibility of this administration to notify all the entities in the parish, all the recreation districts, not just one or two, and all the fire districts as well. Why didn’t someone go talk to all these people?” Lorraine asked.

Parish President Randolph passed the issue to the district attorney, noting that a member of the district attorney’s staff contacted the administration about the then forthcoming lawsuit.

“It was not our job,” said Randolph.

Troop C From 1-A

Taylor chose to visit the Cabela’s store in Alaska.

After working with the Alaska Cabela’s marketing manager, Carri Ann Pratt, Grant-A-Wish was able to set up an amazing itinerary for Taylor and his family which included 2 charter fishing trips, a bear viewing trip, a private tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation center, and of course a full day of surprises at Cabela’s.

Taylor was very appreciative and thankful for the opportunity to experience this Alaskan adventure.

The Troop C Grant-AWish Program is funded through private donations, annual fund-raisers, and by a Corporate Sponsorship Program.

The program is also

proud to be partnered with several civic organizations in the Troop C area which includes the communities of Assumption, Lafourche, and Terrebonne Parishes, and St. James and St. John the Baptist Parishes on the west side of the Mississippi River.

The program is open to children up to the age of 18 who have a life-altering or life-threatening illness which has been diagnosed by a doctor.

Wishes are granted on a case-by-case basis after careful consultation between the Grant-A-Wish Board of Directors, the child’s family, and the treating physician.

If you know a child that you would like to see their wish granted or if you would like to donate towards a wish, visit Troop C’s new Grant-A-Wish web site at www.tcgaw.com or contact Troop C at (985) 857-3680.

The next sponsor event will be the Annual Troop C Grant-A-Wish Golf Tournament being held at Ellendale Country Club on October 12, 2015.

Nicholls From 1-A

in the national championships anyway. It’s all still so unbelievable to me. To say that we are third out of 1,000 collegiate bass fishing teams in the country and third out of the 80 teams fortunate enough to make it to Nationals, it’s mind boggling – it really is.”

The Colonels were very good all three days of the team competition.

The Colonels sat in the Top 10 after the opening day of fishing in Lake DuBay, thanks to a trio of fish that weighed 6-pounds, 9-ounces.

Marcel said that fishing in Wisconsin’s fresh waters was more difficult that fishing in Louisiana. Because the lake isn’t overly big and because it was fished by so many teams, there weren’t enough fish to go around for everyone and some teams had a tough time weighing anything worthwhile in the event.

But after getting acclimated to it all, Marcel said she and Rivet became bigtime fan-favorites, both among the locals watching

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the event and also among other teams out of contention who wanted to see an underdog win.

“Wisconsin is a great state,” Marcel said. “There’s beautiful scenery, tasty cheese and extremely nice people.”

After getting acclimated to the lake and the pressures of the tournament, Nicholls had a huge Day 2, scoring 8-pounds, 7-ounces worth of fish to take the overall two-day lead.

The big day for any team in the tournament.

Because of that, Rivet and Marcel were awarded with a $250 gift card to Bass Pro Shop.

Rivet said the thrill of being the best bass fishing team in America through two days is a memory he won’t soon forget.

“It’s a feeling that you just can’t describe or explain,” Rivet said. “It’s something that just feels so good.”

Countless pictures of the Colonels at that day’s weigh-in show the joy and excitement in the two’s faces at their accomplishment.

Once word of Nicholls’ successes got from Wisconsin to Louisiana, all of Rivet and Marcel’s social media friends showed their support, bombarding the two with Facebook messages and other words of encouragement.

“I still can’t even get on Facebook because I have so many notifications to check, and I just haven’t had time to look at them all,” Marcel said. “All the support that we’ve gotten is mind-blowing. It all just really touched my heart. People that don’t even know us were rooting for us the whole time. It’s still just unbelievable to me.”

On the final day of fishing, the lake was just about fished out and only a couple bass were snagged on the entire day.

Rivet and Marcel had a couple bites, but nothing big enough to weigh. That allowed Texas A&M’s Josh Bensema and Matthew Mcardle to rally past Nicholls to win the title. The Colonels finished third, behind only the champions and a team from the University of Minnesota.

With the tournament over, the anglers are back home to return to their normal lives. But the summer of 2015 will always be a special one for Rivet and Marcel.

It’s forever going to be one where they put the Nicholls Bass Fishing Team on the map.

“This week has been one of the most exciting, yet tiring weeks of my life,” Marcel said. “I’m so exhausted, but it’s been such an amazing experience. It’s so fun to be doing what you love. It’s a little stressful, but it’s such a blast – especially when you can do it with someone you love.”

Port From 1-A

“Our tenants envision bringing larger vessels into port waterways into the future, so Slip D is growing in width to accommodate longer, wider vessels and the turning radius a larger vessel may need.”

Nearly 4 million cubic yards of material will be dredged to create 150 acres of developed property adjacent to the waterfront along Slip D as well as 65 acres of new marsh. Two miles of steel bulkhead will be constructed along the newly created Slip D waterfront, and one mile of new roadway will be constructed for land access to Slip D leases.

A fully developed Slip D is estimated to take six to eight years to construct, but months before a teaspoon of soil was ever moved, the Port Commission already had received offers on Slip D. Currently, a “right of first refusal” is in place on a section of the new slip’s as yet undeveloped property.

Port Commission Board President Perry Gisclair, commenting upon the

port’s aggressive expansion, said, “As a steward of the public, the Port Commission continues to invest in creating and maintaining our port infrastructure, and it is gratifying to see our hard work come to fruition and be so well-received by companies that do business in Port Fourchon.”

In total, the development of Slip D, including design work, dredging, road and basic infrastructure work, and bulkhead installation, is estimated at $100 million.

Partners in the Slip D project include Crosby Dredging, contractor for the current bucket dredging project, and Picciola and Associates, the project’s design and engineering firm.

Senate cancels session to consider overriding vetoes MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers won’t be returning to Baton Rouge this month to consider overriding Gov. Bobby Jindal’s vetoes of bills passed in the last legislative session.

As expected, the veto session was canceled by state senators. It takes a majority vote of either the House or Senate to scrap the session.

Vote tallies were released Friday morning.

Twenty-six of 39 senators turned in ballots by the Thursday midnight deadline to stop the gathering, according to the Senate. The House didn’t turn in enough ballots to cancel the session.

Jindal vetoed nine bills and stripped items from the budget. A rejected 1.5 pension hike for retired state employees and public school teachers drew the most public criticism.

Lawmakers haven’t held a veto session since the current constitution was enacted four decades ago.

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Higher numbers of La. students reach college-ready ACT score Sunday, July 19, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The number of public high school seniors who scored well enough on the ACT standardized test to enter college without remedial work continues to grow, Louisiana’s education department said Thursday.

Of the latest group of graduating seniors, 24,619 students earned an ACT score of 18 or higher. That’s a boost of 959 students from 2014 and of 6,312 students from 2012, according to data released by the department.

The number of students who scored well enough to earn scholarships through the state’s TOPS free college tuition program also increased.

Nearly 1,000 more students reached a score to be eligible for TOPS than in the previous year, according to the education department.

State Superintendent John White credited rising standards and accountability changes for the improvements.

“Raising expectations for all students is not easy, but our students are showing they are as smart and capable as any in America,” White said in a statement.

“By providing access to more rigorous courses and tests for all students, we are seeing achievement increase across the board.”

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Louisiana’s average ACT composite score is 19.4 on a 36-point scale, the department said.

National ACT results won’t be released until next month, but Louisiana has consistently fallen below the national average of states and is expected to do so again. The national average ACT composite score last year was 21.

For the TOPS program, 27,838 students earned the minimum 17 ACT score needed for a TOPS Tech award for community or technical college tuition, while 18,039 received the 20 Act score needed for a TOPS award to a regional university.

Louisiana began requiring all students to take the ACT in 2013, regardless of whether they planned to enter college. State officials said the ACT provides students with an opportunity to measure educational progress, while helping the state measure schools’ effectiveness. ___ Online: The education department has posted a breakdown of ACT scores for seniors by public school district at: http://bit.ly/1LnvQyF

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Call 985-632-3984 or 985-696-0825. _________________ House For Rent: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 2 ba, includes central ac/heat, refrig., stove, w/d hook up, water included. $950/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-258-5926. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, ac, w/d, stove, refrig., no pets, no smoking, Jefferson St., Golden Meadow. $800/mth, $400/dep. Call 985258-9615. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 102 W. 4th St., Apt. #5, 2 br, 1 ba. $675/mth, $550/dep. Utilities not included, on-site laundry. Call 985691-3104. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Quiet place/quiet person! No pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth, $400/dep.

Utilities/cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application.

Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Lockport area. 2 br, with appliances, w/d. $650/mth, $600/dep.

FMI call 985-7987433. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Valentine area on bayou side, 2 br, Jazzuci bath, $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985278-1145, if no answer leave message. _________________

Boo Legendre

985-696-7377

Commercial Property

MLS 117912: NEW LISTING 10,731 sqft. building, sits right in business district of Lockport, plenty of parking available, heavy traffic area. $425,000.

MLS 117739: NEW LISTING 3,476 sqft. commercial building, totally renovated in 2013, 80 x 180 lot size, furnished, walk-in ready. Located on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. $260,000.

MLS 116370: Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.

MLS 116383: 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates.

This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000.

Apt. For Rent in Central Lafourche area. $300/mth. plus utilities. 1 br. Call 985-537-9259. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $700/mth, $500/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________

FOR RENT Mobile Homes, Cabins, Campers and Lots - with Laundromat & Store. Campers for Sale - lease purchase or cash.

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

108 Peterson Lane, Galliano 985-637-4133 _________________

House For Rent/Sale: 2 br, 1 ba, no smoking, no pet.

111 W. 80th St. $750/mth, $750/dep.

House For Sale also $58,000 firm offer.

Call 985-632-4801. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ 9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________ (2) Brand New Lazy Boy Recliners For Sale. Call 985-6327474. _________________ Roll Top Desk For Cherub Sale-$40; water fountain-$150; wheel motorized chair-$250. Call 985688-7256. _________________ Tractor For Sale: A tractor 510 long w/heavy duty bush hog. Price $1,750.

Call 985-632-2604. _________________ Yamaha Clarinet For Sale: $400. Call 985258-4472. _________________

MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.

MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport.

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included, new roof. $299,000.

MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose.

New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.

MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal.

Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Garage Sale: 577 W. 54th St. on Wed. July 22, 3 p.m. till; and Thurs. July 23 from 7 am till. First time garage sale. Too many items to list. _________________

HELP WANTED

Looking for somebody with a pick up truck with a valid driver’s license to make runs, answer phone, take message & run errands at all hrs. (day/night). But will work with you for convenient times for both of us. $50 fuel will be pd. for & $50 to make runs (pd. cash). Cell phone provided to keep in touch while on runs. Call 985-2586533. _________________ Bayou Kids Learning Center is seeking a qualified director designee. Send resumes to bay oukidslc@hotmail.co m _________________ United Community Bank is looking for a Teller at our Larose Branch. Full time position with excel. benefits. Email resume with cover letter to hr@ucbanking .com _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring part-time desk clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Insurance & 401-K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________

Now Hiring

Rental Dept.

Sales Associate Hours: Mon.-Fri. Afternoon Shift (12-6) and Every Other Weekend (Sat. 7-5 & Sun. 8-3)

Apply Today!

Fax: 985-693-8282

www.thelafourchegazette.com The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has 2 job openings for a Homemaker in the Larose/Cut Off area.

This job is for 20 hrs. per week at $9.72 per hr. Mileage is reimbursed at $.51 per mile. Must have reliable transportation.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass state police background check.

Deadline to apply is Fri., July 24th at 12 noon. Apply at LCOA office in Mathews.

985-532-0458. _________________ Firefighter/Operator: LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday.

Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________ Gulf Coast Employment is accepting applications for all marine inshore and offshore positions.

Call 985-693-7750 or email: contactus@gulf coastemploy.com. _________________

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. _________________ 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 _________________ Murphy’s USA in Galliano (in front of Wal-Mart) is looking for Cashiers. Starting $9-$10/hr. go to www.murphyusa.com to apply. _________________

AAA Complete A/C Heat & Electric now hiring Installers. Offer 401K, medical & dental benefits, pd. holidays.

Call 985-798-7100 or email: aaacomplete1@viscom.net _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Runners

Full Time Position Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and / or groceries to various locations.

Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours.

Other duties will be assigned as needed.

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

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

80 x 180 lot

Furnished, Walk-In Ready

$260,000

American Realty USA

Call Boo Legendre

985-696-7377

200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The Old Kief Hardware LA Hwy. 1, Galliano

MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.

MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.

GARAGE SALES

3,476 sqft.

Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off

MLS 116391: 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.

MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.

Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. Asking $45,000.

FMI call 985-6914008. _________________

Commercial Building For Sale

MLS 116384: 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.

MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.

BOATS

The Lafourche Council on Aging has an opening for a temporary Home Meal Delivery Person in the Larose area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly home bound clients. Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation.

Must be able to pass a drivers’ license check, pre-employment drug test and state police background check. No restrictions on lifting (able to lift 30 lbs. or more). Pay rate is $9.72 per hour.

Mileage is reimbursed at .51 cents per mile.

Deadline to apply is Friday, July 24, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Apply at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, LA (located in the old Wal-Mart building). For more information call Angie Pertuit at 985-5320457. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is looking to hire an entry-level IT assistant at the Cut Off location. This person will work with the current IT staff and would serve as a backup support specialist for the in-house systems. Other responsibilities would include data entry and other daily support tasks. IT exp & basic math skills are a must.

DBM offers health, dental, & supplemental ins. benefits as well as 401K. Int. applicants should e-mail his or her resume to paul4@dbmlumber.co m or mail to IT Assistant, P.O. Box 338, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________

Office: 985-693-7229

$

400,000

7,632 sqft. Plenty parking plus bayouside property

Old Rouse’s Shopping Center

516 Justin, St. in Lockport

17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land American Realty USA

299,000

$

NEW RO

OF

Contact Boo Legendre For More Info. at 985-696-7377 or via email at boo@myviscom.com

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

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Panky Christen - Broker / Owner

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Marine HSE Instructor Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy professional who is self-motivated and reliable. This position will require the ideal candidate to have 5+ plus years of safety training experience in the Maritime Oil and Gas Industry. Responsibilities include in-house safety training of vessel crews, coordinating external training providers, tracking / updating crewmember certifications. ISNetworld experience a plus.

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

CLASSIFIED ADS

Sunday, July 19, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Galliano Inn now hiring Housekeepers.

Ins. & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose.

Call 985-693-4316. _________________ Joe’s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required.

Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________ Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting appliances for exp Dozer/Excavator Operator. Offers hospitalization, 401K, pd. vacation. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 W. Main St., Cut Off. _________________ Night Audit needed at Days Inn in Galliano. Must be able to work weekends & holidays. Hrs. are 7 pm to 7 am. Apply in person at Days Inn Galliano, 18434 Hwy. 3235. No phone calls. _________________ EmployUs is looking for a Clerical Worker for a job in Cut Off. $10/hr. Send resumes to: houma@employ usltd.com _________________ United Community Bank is looking for a Teller at our Thibodaux Bayou Branch.

Full time position w/excel. benefits.

Email resume w/cover letter to hr@ucbanki ng.com _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has immediate opening for a CDL Class A Certified Driver and Operator.

FMI call Frank at 985665-1220. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring Bartender. Ins. & 401K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. _________________

WE NEED

YOU!

Daily Comet

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting.

New or old construction.

Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________ 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. _________________ I Do Babysitting In My Home in Lockport. FMI call 985227-1936. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________

LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.

985-991-1881

Trey LaBove, owner. _________________

Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Hate To Paint? Call Color Creation! Indoor /Outdoor painting.

New or old construction.

Reasonable rates. Call 985-2589591. _________________

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.

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. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________

Barrios Carpentry

We do it all!

Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________

Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential.

985-637-8633 _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. 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 _________________ Need A Plumber?

Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called “plumbers” who are unlicensed and/or uninsured.

Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI-- Z1-900(1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000(1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2(1979,80), W1-650, H1-500(1969-72), H2-750(1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI--GS400, GT380, HONDA--CB750K(1969-1976), CBX1000(1979,80)

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

$$ CASH $$ 1-800-772-1142 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

Looking For Your Next Cake or Desserts? Call Toni at 985-665-6548 or find me on Facebook at Sweet Creations by Toni. Specialty cake available. Reasonable prices. _________________

OBITUARIES

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. _________________

PRAYERS

HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.

Amen _________________________ PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, who light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even and inspite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

The person must say this prayer for 3 days (consecutive). After 3 days the favor requested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without mentioning the favor. Your initials should appear at the bottom.

Amen _________________________

MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory Of BARBARA MERLE SEITZ CHOUEST

Sunrise: Dec. 8, 1943 Sunset: July 19, 2014 I thought of you today, but that is nothing new.

I thought of you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part.

God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart.

Sadly Missed By, Husband, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Friends ______________

MARY LEDET Mary Joyce Lee Ledet, 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

Visitation was held at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow on Friday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Vernon J. Ledet; sons, Timmy Callais, Sr., Mark Callais, Sr., Michael Callais; daughter, Adrienne Terrebonne; brother Meldon “Cono” Lee; sister, Lorrie Callais; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Irma Callais Lee; brothers, Hudson Lee, Sr., Richard Lee; sisters, Elsie Bouzigar, Paulette Lee; great granddaughter, Theresa Guidry.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. _______________________

JOHN BRADY, IV John A. Brady IV “Jack”, 20, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 18, at the Royal Villa Reception Hall, 4560 Hwy 1, Raceland starting at 11:00 a.m. with a Memorial Mass preceding at Holy Rosary Church in Larose, Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

He is survived by his parents, Lisa Orgeron and John Brady III and wife Gina; brothers, Charles and Hunter Brady; grandmothers, Ruth Orgeron and Clara Callais Brady; aunts, Cindy Hebert, Bonnie Babin and husband Lonny and Gail Orgeron; uncles, John Orgeron and wife and Godmother Ami, Tommy Brady and wife Naomi, Joseph Brady and wife Jolie; Godfather, Tobie Eymard and wife Jamie and cousins, Jordan, Amelia, Lily and Connor Orgeron, Thomas, Bailey, Elli, Khloe, Joey Belle, Jaci Brady, Luke and Claire Babin, Rosie and Cullen Brady and Jamie Hendrix.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Brady Jr. and Earl Orgeron and uncle, Peter Orgeron.

Jack enjoyed building computers and writing. He was an LSU student.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of choice.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _______________________

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CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Accounts Payable Associate Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a high energy, professional Accounts Payable Associate to perform the following duties: enter invoices, file invoices, monitor accounts to ensure payments, set up vendor accounts in MAS 200, process checks runs and prepare reports or projects as needed.

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

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly.

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Stella and Jody Lasseigne as well as numerous other family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alex A. Lasseigne, Sr. and Florence Lefort Lasseigne and daughter, Christi Lasseigne.

Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. _______________________

LINDSEY GASPARD, SR. Lindsey Joseph Gaspard, Sr., 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Denham Springs, passed away on June 30, 2015.

Visitation was at 5:30 till 8 p.m. on July 2nd at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 9:30 a.m. till funeral time on July 3rd at the Christian Fellowship in Larose. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 3rd at the church with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by wife, Glenda Gammel Gaspard; sons, Garry Gaspard (Rebecca), Warren Gaspard (Kathy), Lindsey Gaspard, Jr. (Yvonne) an Allen Gaspard; daughters, Carolyn Gaspard Dorroh, Jody Gaspard and Mandee Gaspard; brothers, Dolton Gaspard, Jr., Nolan, Norrison, Roland and Timmy Gaspard; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents, Dolton Gaspard, Sr. and Eleanora Gisclair Gaspard; daughter, Tammy Gaspard Trosclair; brothers, Livingston ad Larry Gaspard; sisters, Dorothy Dubois and Catherine Gaspard and wife Sally Terrebonne Gaspard.

He was an ordained minister and founding pastor of Christian Fellowship Church in Larose.

Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano was in charge of arrangements. _______________________

IRVIN ORGERON Irvin “Coon” Orgeron, 85, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 Saturday with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his daughter-inlaw, Frances C. Orgeron; grandchildren, Allison Orgeron Comeaux and husband Chris and Jaime Orgeron and companion Lance Griffin; 4 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and sisters, Rowena Dugan and Evelyn Adams.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Parr Orgeron; son, Allen “Pookie” Orgeron; parents, Norman and Nora T. Orgeron; brother, Joseph “Lu Lu” Orgeron and sister, Doris Gass.

Coon was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was past Grand Knight and 4th degree Knight.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _______________________

RICKY COLLETTI Ricky “Tricky Ricky” James Colletti, 52, a native of New Iberia and resident of Larose passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015.

Visitation was held at SamartMothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Friday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. till 7:00 pm.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.

He is survived by his mother of his children of 15 years, Crystal Faith Bradberry; son, Richard James “Cookie” Colletti (Kally Y. Colletti); daughter, Kisha Ellen Bradberry (Joseph M. Bradberry); brothers, Kirk Colletti (Connie), Scottie Colletti (Nancy), Heath Colletti (Kimberly), Terrance Louviere (Jessica), Nick Colletti (Adrienne), Tyler Colletti; sisters, Melissa Vallian (Edward), Shaniqua Louviere, Demetria Francis, Tesha Louviere; grandchildren, Eliana Faith Colletti, Kaidence Josephine Bradberry, Zayne Bradberry, and Bailey Richmond.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Joseph “Butch” Colletti Jr. and Deanna Ann Louviere.

Ricky was a father, grandfather, father-n-law, brother, uncle & friend!

Ricky loved to fish, cook & play with his granddaughters. Ricky loved being surrounded by his family & having a good time. He was always the life of the party, and will always live on in our memories but most of all in our hearts.

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

JOSEPH HARTMAN Joseph A. Hartman, 97, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 17, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his companion, Gloria Guidry; sons, Clyde Hartman and wife Trudy, Gerald Hartman; daughters, Emma Lee Savoie and husband Russell, Anne Robichaux and husband Paul; brother, Bud Hartman and wife Miriam; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rowena LeBlanc Hartman; daughter-in-law, Janice Adams Hartman; parents, Joseph J. Hartman and Bertha Hartman; brothers, Louis and Fortuna Hartman, sisters, Rita Walker, Henrietta Ledet, Marie Hebert and grandchildren, Dwayne Hartman and Mitchell Savoie.

He was the owner of Hartman Ag Service in Lockport.

Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements. _______________________

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He is survived by his brothers, Alex A. Lasseigne, Jr. and his wife

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Raceland man drives truck into bayou while fleeing from deputies Sunday, July 19, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Raceland man who drove his vehicle into Bayou Lafourche in an attempt to evade deputies.

David Matherne, 27, faces several charges following the incident.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, deputies responded to a theft complaint in Raceland.

Through investigation of the incident, deputies learned David Matherne was outside his residence speaking to another man when Matherne became angry and allegedly grabbed the man’s cell phone and wallet.

Matherne then allegedly threw one of the items to the ground, poured gasoline on top of it and set it ablaze.

The other man went back to his home on Danos Street to contact the Sheriff’s Office regarding the incident.

Less than an hour later, Matherne arrived on Danos Street to confront the other

Accreditation Assessment Team invites public comment

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced recently that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive on August 2, to examine all aspects of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services.

“Verification by the team that the Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office meets the Commission’s state-ofthe-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation - a highly prized recognition of public safety and professional excellence,” said Sheriff Webre.

As part of the assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 3, in the Lafourche Parish Courthouse, Division “E” (Second Floor) located at 201 Green Street, Thibodaux.

If for some reason an individual cannot speak at the public information session but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, he/she may do so by telephone.

The public may call (985) 438-0622 on Tuesday, August 4, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA Standards. A copy of the standards is available at the Block Building in Thibodaux, LA. Local contact is Sergeant Patrick Bowen at (985) 3874453.

Persons wishing to offer written comments about the Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office’s ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155.

“The Lafourche Parish Sheriff Office has to comply with approximately 403 standards in order to gain accredited status,” Sheriff Webre said. “While this is a voluntary program, compliance with each and every standard is not an option as far as I’m concerned, and as far as every man and woman in this agency is concerned. It is simply the right thing to do.”

Accreditation is for three years, during which the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

man in his truck at the other man’s house on D a n o s S t r e e t .

Deputies gave several orders for David Matherne Matherne to exit the vehicle, but Matherne refused, and eventually began driving away from the scene toward LA Highway 1 at a high rate of speed.

When Matherne arrived at the intersection with the highway, he continued forward at a high rate of speed, smashing into several objects as well as a shed on the opposite side of LA 1, and then crashing into Bayou Lafourche.

Rescue units and Water Patrol deputies were called to the scene to assist as deputies observed Matherne exit the vehicle and begin to swim away from the scene in an attempt to avoid arrest.

Matherne eventually climbed out of the bayou

Arrest reports

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

JULY 13, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ross Paul Chauvin, 33, Chauvin.

Contempt of court (2cts), violation of probation & parole.

Michael J Clesi, Jr., 40, Laplace.

Contempt of court.

Robert Lee Davis, 37, Galliano.

Fugitive from justice.

Troy Anthony Dupre, 25, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole.

David Joseph Matherne, 27, Raceland. theft (F); SCDP (F); SCDP (M); aggr. flight from an officer.

Jared Mathew Trosclair, 24, Thibodaux. Violation of stop sign; DWI 2nd offense.

Decraig Young, 25, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

JULY 14, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Paul Albert Cole, 51, Thibodaux.

Criminal Trespass; Theft (M).

Elanda White, 36, Thibodaux. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon, fugitive of Terrebonne parish.

Ayrow Chauncey, 36, Thibodaux.

Aggravated assault w/a firearm (F), poss. of convicted felon (F).

Sterling Guidry, 45, Thibodaux.

Theft of goods (felony), operating a vehicle w/suspended license, other offenses, poss. of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle, enter/remain after being forbidden-movable structure.

Laf. Parish Sheriff’s Office Lillie Mae Dufrene, 19, Larose.

Obstruction of justice.

Jonathan Dupre, 28, Bayou Blue.

Contempt of court.

Rita Jeanne Hopkins, 32, Mathews. Contempt of court (4 cts).

Jatt James Perrin, 22, Larose.

E&R after being forbidden.

Ashley Danos, 31, Houma. Theft of goods (misd).

and began running on foot, but deputies caught up to him and he was taken into custody without further incident.

He was initially transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries sustained in the crash.

Following treatment at the hospital, Matherne was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked with aggravated flight from an officer, felony theft, and two counts of simple criminal damage to property, one of which was a felony charge.

He is currently being held in lieu of $36,000 bond as set by Judge John E. LeBlanc and he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.

Matherne’s criminal history dates back to 2007 and includes 10 prior arrests in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes for charges including armed robbery, varying degrees of assault and battery, and drug charges.

Louisiana State Police Willie Johnson, 60, New Orleans. Unauthorized use of access card as theft; fugitive from justice.

Aaron P. Squarsich, Thibodaux.

Driving roadway laned for traffic; DWI 1st offense.

JULY 15, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jamie Crittenden, 35, Thibodaux.

Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, child desertion.

Floyd Gage, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Brandon Breaux, 28, Raceland.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Johnell Williams, 31, Raceland.

Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

Corey Hood, 34, Thibodaux. Dialing or using parish emergency physical system, proh. Violation penalties.

JULY 16, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kentrell Pharagood, 38, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders.

Chase Poindexter, 32, Raceland.

Distribution/manuf. crack cocaine (felony).

Alicia Mack, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Gilbert Williams, 56, Raceland.

Contempt of court (2 cts), disturbing the peace-offensive, derisive, annoying words to another, enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure.

Eric Larson, 41, Vacherie. Simple criminal damage to property, aggravated assault with a firearm (felony).

Tre Britton, 20, Houma. Houma.

Contempt of court.

Xaine Laudun, 17, Galliano. 2nd degree battery.

Sadie Chapman, 29, Lockport. Violation of probation/parole, contempt of court.

Gabrielle Griffin, 31, Raceland.

Contempt of court.

Mary Guidry, 50, Larose. Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Brandon Stallings, 30, unknown.

Theft (2 cts).

A very moving story As a bagpiper, the musician played many gigs. Recently he was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. The man had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper’s cemetery in the Kentucky back country.

As the bagpiper was not

familiar with the backwoods, he got lost, and being a typical man, didn’t stop for directions. So after finally arriving an hour late he saw the funeral director had evidently gone and the hearse was nowhere in sight.

There were only the diggers and crew left and they were eating lunch.

Feeling badly, he apolo-

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gized to the men for being late, went to the side of the grave, looked down and noticed the vault lid was already in place. Not knowing what else to do, he started to play.

The workers put down their lunches and began to gather around. While playing his heart out for the homeless man, the workers began to weep.

When the bagpiper finished the heart-wrenching version of “Amazing Grace” he packed up his bagpipes and started for his car.

Though his head hung low, his heart was full.

As he was opening the door to his car, he overheard one of the workers say, “I never seen nothing like that before and I’ve been putting in septic tanks for twenty years.”