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Sunday, July 27, 2014

BESE effort to hire lawyer faces Jindal resistance

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration said Thursday it won’t sign off on the state school board’s plan to hire outside attorneys if the legal contract would be used to pursue a lawsuit against the governor. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is considering whether to sue Jindal for his efforts to undermine use of the Common Core education standards in Louisiana’s public schools. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols, whose office reviews state agency contracts, said Louisiana’s ethics code prohibits an attorney from taking an adverse action against his own client. Nichols said that means a state agency can’t hire a lawyer to sue the state. BESE President Chas Roemer said the board will continue with its plans. “If they want to deny our right to counsel, we’ll be glad to go to court on that issue alone. That’s not right. They act like bullies. They’ve got a long track record of doing so. And we won’t be bullied,” Roemer said. The education board voted this month to hire a law firm that has agreed to represent it for free. But in a complication, state law has a provision requiring boards that hire outside lawyers to get approval from the attorney general and the governor. The attorney general’s office approved the contract. It was submitted to Jindal’s Division of Administration this week, though See BESE Page 5-A

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VOLUME 25 NUMBER 41

Some councilmen want to clean up Office of Community Action Buster Avera Contributing Writer

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Miss Grand Isle 2014 Harley Landry, Junior Miss Grand Isle 2014 Lacey Cheramie, and Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo President Rickey Templet prepare for one of the crab races held during the rodeo. Another fishing rodeo, this one in memory of Mike “Big Daddy” Bourgeois, that provides scholarships to high school students, is planned for August 1 and 2.

Big Daddy’s memory lives on through rodeo Marc C. Kimball Contributing Writer

They gather every year on the western-most tip of Grand Isle at Bridgeside Marina and Cabins. Their first gathering was August 15, 2009. It’s usually around Memorial Day weekend but this year it’s August 1 and 2. This will be their fifth time honoring Mike “Big Daddy” Bourgeois with a fishing rodeo unlike any other. Mike passed away in 2008 from a Common Variable Immunodeficiency disease at just 38 years of age. He possessed a deep passion for life, family, friends and fishing. His motto, “Don’t count the days, make the days count,” is documented and displayed proudly on the back of each and every one of the Mike “Big Daddy” Fish On Rodeo’s t-shirts. Molly Bourgeois remembers her husband’s deep love for fishing and his ability to encourage and inspire others. “Mike loved fishing. He really loved offshore fishing,” she says. “My nephews had an interest in fishing. Mike saw that and

helped them enhance their love for the sport. Now they are old enough and go offshore fishing on their own,” she added. Mike was a constant positive force in people’s lives. After his passing the family wanted to find a way to remember Mike and share his love of life and fishing. Molly’s brother-in-law, Mark Bruce, along with a few of Mike’s other fishing buddies got together and started the Mike “Big Daddy” Fish On Rodeo. “Mike was such an avid fisherman,” says Bruce. “I wanted to do something to honor Mike and figured a fishing rodeo was a great way to do that.” The goal of the Rodeo is two-fold, to ensure Mike’s story and memory will always be remembered and shared and to fund scholarships to graduating seniors.

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Larose man arrested for residential burglary

A Larose man has been arrested in connection to a residential burglary that occurred two weeks ago. Russell LeBouef, 34, of 486 Russell LeBouef East 19th St., was arrested after deputies discovered his fingerprints were left at the scene. During the early morning hours of Thursday, July 10, deputies were patrolling the area of East 19th Street in Larose due to reports of recent thefts and suspicious vehicles in the area. A man traveling down the street made contact with deputies stating his residence in the 400 block had just been burglarized. Through investigation, deputies learned an unknown subject had entered the victim’s residence through the front door and taken items of value prior to the victim arriving home. They were able to obtain fingerprints left at the scene near items that had been taken. Deputies also noticed another man to be in the area as well, and identified him as Russell LeBouef due to prior incidents. See Arrest Page 5-A

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The Lafourche Parish Office of Community Action (OCA) is not doing its job, say some parish councilmen who voiced their concerns at Tuesday’s council public meeting in Mathews. Citing loss of some programs and lack of spending where it counts, Councilman Daniel Lorraine chastised parish administration for lack of control over the office which is part of the Department of Community Services. “We need to take back Community Action and run it ourselves. The administration has had it for the last few years and failed. It burns me up,” he stated. Lorraine has been especially critical of one of OCA’s past activities, the parish’s weatherization program, and of a program which he says the department failed to get a grant for because of a missed deadline. “There was another program where we could have assisted people with their homes, and we lost that because we did not apply for the grant in time,” he also offered. OCA is charged with eliminating poverty by granting financial assistance to the needy as well as educating those in need to make them less dependent on aid. Through Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) money, managed by OCA, applicants who meet certain guidelines are given emergency assistance for such things as rent, utilities, and food. In 2013, Lafourche Parish received $253,773, and on Tuesday the council considered a resolution to accept another $266,383 for 2014 of CSBG grant money. A report by Legislative Internal Auditor Dr. Tommy Lasseigne, given at Tuesday’s meeting, indicated the very little grant money spent in the first six months of 2014 actually went to applicants. See Council Page 5-A

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Tarpon basketball camp to start Monday

The Lady Tarpons are gearing up for their Basketball Camp to be held from July 28 to August 1. Session 1: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; ages 4-6 and 78; Session 2: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; ages 9-10 and 11-13 (8th grade). Camps are held in the South Lafourche High School Gym. Cost is $40 and includes camp shirt and snacks. Registration forms can be picked up in the front office at SLHS. Contact Coach Rainie at 985-6325721 for more info.

Gift for Life program to begin Monday

The Les Reflections Du Bayou’s 2014 Gift for Life week-long program will take place July 28 through August 1 at the Cut Off Youth Center for children 7 to 17 years of age from 9 a.m. till noon. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Peggy Bagala at 985-632-6382. If no answer leave message.

FFF pageant meeting to be held Monday

A French Food Festival pageant informational meeting will be held on July 28 at the Larose Civic Center. Young ladies between the ages of 13 and 23 (having never been married nor having been pregnant), that are interested in representing the volunteer-based French Food Festival and the Bayou Civic Club are required to attend this meeting in the Board Room of the Larose Civic Center at 7 p.m. All candidates must be a resident of Lafourche Parish or attend Nicholls State University with an immediate family member residing in Lafourche Parish.

All information needed to compete will be laid out at this meeting. To learn more about the history of the Civic Center or its day to day activities, visit the park’s facebook page at Larose Regional Park and Civic Center or the website at www.bayoucivicclub.org. Contact Earline Prest at 504-427-1994 or the Civic Center at 985-693-7355 for more information.

Mathews VBS program to be held July 29 - 31

The Mathews Memorial United Methodist Church invites all children ages 412 to attend Vacation Bible School Tuesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 31. The church is located at 201 Central Lafourche Drive in Raceland. VBS will be held from 9 - 11:30 a.m. each day. Participants should arrive at 8:45 a.m. on the first day to complete registration. There is no cost to attend. Registration forms are available from church members or on the church web site, www.mathewsmethodist.org. For more information or to register by phone, call Brendy at 985-637-2313.

LCC to host garage sale starting July 30

The Larose Civic Center will host an indoor garage sale on Wednesday, July 30 from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday, August 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thousands of items will be available including clothes, house wares, books, furniture, toys and more. Donations are accepted. All proceeds will benefit the Larose Civic Center operations. For more information call 693-7355.

Go Big Red fishing rodeo to be held Aug 1, 2

The Go Big Red fishing rodeo will be held at the Sand Dollar Marina on Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2. All proceeds will go to the GMMS Lionettes to help offset expenses to perform in Disney World. For tickets and more

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Genealogy seminar slated for Aug. 2

The 38th annual seminar on history and genealogy will be held by the Lafourche Heritage Society on Saturday, August 2 at the Envie Restaurant and Banquet facility in Thibodaux. The day’s activities will begin with registration and coffee at 8:30 a.m. and will close after the last speaker at 3 p.m. The seminar will have two morning sessions, a buffet lunch and two afternoon sessions. The seminar will be attended by book vendors offering history and genealogy selections. The society will also have its publication available for purchase. To register, send your name and check in the amount of $28 (each participant) to the Lafourche Heritage Society, P.O. Box 913, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Only participants who register in advance will be included in the count for a buffet lunch. Same day registration for the seminar will be accepted at the door but will not include lunch. The deadline to pre-register is July 30th. Contact Clifton Theriot at 985-448-4621, clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu for more information.

Cake sale on Aug. 6 to benefit cancer patients

A cake sale will be held on Wednesday, August 6 at Lady of the Sea Hospital starting at 7 a.m. and lasting until all sweets are sold. Sweet sale items and monetary donations will be accepted. Funds raised will benefit Camp Bluebird. Camp Bluebird is a twonight camp for cancer patients and survivors ages 18 and older. The camp is for anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer whether under treatment, just finished treatment or cancer free for years. For more information contact Polly at 985-2586558 or Mary at 985-6324121.

Special Olympics mtg. to be held Aug. 7

The Bayouland Area has developed a Special Olympics team in Lafourche Parish. Anyone interested in becoming part of the program as athletes, parents, partners, supporters, volunteers, etc. is invited to attend a meeting at the Cut Off Youth Center on Thursday, August 7, starting at 6 p.m. Food will be provided, but please feel free to bring a dish to share with others. For more info. contact Meagan Danos at 985-6651568 or Melisa Adams at 985-226-2510.

Classmate info. sought by reunion organizers

The South Lafourche High School class of ’74 reunion will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the Larose Civic Center from 7 p.m. till midnight. Cost to attend is $35/person, $70/couple and includes catering. BYOL. Reunion organizers ask classmates to begin submitting information and payments. Please send the following: full name, maiden name, spouse, address, phone/cell numbers, email address to and check payable to Class of 74 to P.O. Box 384, Cut Off, LA 70345. Check for updates on Facebook, call Donna at 985-665-8418 or email SLClass74@yahoo.com.

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Letters and Opinions

America’s Poverty, do something about it. By Glenn Mollette, Guest Columnist

I’ve never lived in poverty. However, like most Americans I have known a few tough times. I do know that poverty is not pretty. I’ve never been around a hungry family that was dancing in joy because of their dire situation. Poverty is hard. I grew up in Martin County, Kentucky. We were supposed to be the poorest county in the United States in 1964 when President Johnson began his campaign against poverty. Government assistance came into existence to help the poor not only in our county but also throughout the United States. A few dollars from the government helps if you are down and out. However, living on government handouts for months and even years is a rock bottom life for the poor and our nation. Barely existing is an understatement when you are dependent every day on what you can get from the Federal Government. Our government, like many Americans, has spent more than it has taken in. Our national debt is headed to 18 trillion dollars. Extra money to hand out to impoverished Americans is going to decrease. There is no room for federal charity to grow. Changing the direction of your life involves making big decisions. It could mean moving to a place where there are opportunities. There are paying jobs in America but you may need to go to the area where they are being offered. Staying where you are and dreaming that your ship will arrive is not reality. Sometimes poverty has resulted from years of bad decisions, addictions and simply mentally zoning out

about the realities of life. Bad things often happen to people putting them into such a tail spin that they hit rock bottom losing their houses, cars and help from family and friends. There are lots of real reasons and stories that people have about their situations People in poverty are lonely and feel hopeless. In Nashville, Tennessee on any given night there are over 8,000 homeless people bedding down in public places, or homeless shelters. There are also lots of veterans, elderly and young singles with no place to go. A family sleeping in an old car or huddled together on a park bench under a blanket is not beautiful American scenery. This same scenario is played out in most American cities only in different numbers. Thousands of people storm our borders every day with no clue of how they will financially survive in America. However, America is their dream and their way of trying to reinvent their desperate lives. More poverty unfortu-

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nately is coming to America. President Johnson’s dream of a great society of handouts to the down and out has maxed out. This doesn’t mean that America cannot be even greater than we are but the government is not going to create it. Our country is made of people. The fiber and soul of America is the spirit, of the American people, who each day says, “I must, I can and I will take control of my life and destiny.” And then, do something about it.

Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and author. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette.

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Stacy Serigny Dantin of Larose announces the engagement of her daughter, Shadie Serigny to Matthew Raiford, son of Renee’ Lauland and Peter Canal, Jr. and the late Randy Raiford of Metairie. The wedding will be held on August 1st in Larose.

Mr. & Mrs. Seth Plaisance

Kimberly Lasseigne and Seth Plaisance were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on Saturday, May 31st. The bride is the daughter of Kenny and Tracy Lasseigne of Larose. She is the granddaughter of Arsen and Doree Lasseigne, Jr. and Danny and the late Helen Martin. The groom is the son of Gordon and Mandy Plaisance of Cut Off. He is the grandson of Betty and the late Gabriel Plaisance and the late Louis and Mandy Cheramie.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana fell one spot to 47th in an annual national ranking of child well-being that looks at poverty, education and health access. The Kids Count report was released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private charitable organization that had Louisiana ranked at 46th in 2013. The state improved on education and health care benchmarks, like proficiency in reading and math, high school graduation rates and health insurance coverage. The number of child and teen deaths dropped, along with the number of teen births. But the state saw worsened data elsewhere, including rising numbers of children whose parents lack secure employment. The percentage of children who live in poverty remained steady at 28 percent, and the percentage of children who live in single-parent families grew to 48 percent. ___

National WWII Museum welcomes 4 millionth visitor Spaht – Gisclair

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Wendy Spaht of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Olivier Spaht to Blaine Michael Gisclair, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick and Sheila Gisclair of Galliano. The wedding will take place in early January 2015. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. Neill and Mrs. Sylvia Spaht of Baton Rouge and Mr. Edward Lambas and the late Mrs. Ruth Lambas of Larose. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. Ray and Mrs. Yvonne Cheramie of Larose and Mrs. Lolita Gisclair and the late Mr. Jimmy “Black” Gisclair of Galliano.

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anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy. He says those activities generated worldwide exposure for the museum. Mueller, who helped found the museum with historian and author Stephen Ambrose, said he never imagined their dream of a museum celebrating the significance of World War II would grow into the destination attraction and educational outreach center that it has become. ___

Sunday, July 27, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Man charged in slaying of 5-year-old Mississippi girl

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A south Mississippi man was charged Wednesday with capital murder in the slaying and sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl who was taken from an apartment complex last week, police said. Alberto Julio Garcia, 29, of Gulfport, will be held without bond while awaiting court appearances, Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania said. Garcia was identified several days ago as a person of interest in the slaying of Ja-Naya Thompson and has been in jail since he was arrested Friday on a burglary charge in an unrelated case. The child was last seen outside her family’s apartment the evening of July 16. Her body was found the next day in an abandoned trailer nearby. The coroner said she was strangled to death. Garcia has applied for a public defender to represent him on the burglary charge but had not been assigned one by Wednesday, said Maj. Ron Pullen of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department. Pullen said Garcia was scheduled to make an initial court appearance Friday on the capital murder charge. Police arrested another man on unrelated charges last week and also identified him as a person of interest in the little girl’s slaying. Papania said the man remains under investigation and is in jail.

Becky Allemand, President of Delta Kappa Gamma, Kappa Chapter, an educational society of women educators, presents a check for $6,700 to Christy Naquin, Executive Director of the Bayou Children’s Museum. The check will be used to enhance educational instruction at the museum.

Deadline Monday to organize a ‘Night Out’ block party The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will once again be participating in the National Night Out Against Crime. This year marks the 31st Annual National Night Out Against Crime event, and will be celebrated nationwide on Tuesday, August 5. Sheriff Craig Webre is reminding citizens that

there is still time to sign up to host a “block party” for their neighborhood from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. that night. Anyone interested in hosting a block party is asked to contact Lieutenant Valerie Martinez at (985) 449-4477 or via email at valerie-martinez@lpso.net. The deadline is Monday, July 28.

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By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Laughter should be an important part of our spiritual lives Religion today has an image problem. Although we do not have as many “fire and brimstone” homilies as we did in the past, many people do not associate religion with joy, happiness, and laughter. Religious leaders often try to motivate people to act “appropriately” through guilt or fear or punishment. Some see religion as suppressing pleasure or the happiness we find in life. We need to turn this around. A Yiddish proverb says, “What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.” The Bible tells us, “A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones” (Prov 17:22). Congregationalist clergyman Henry Ward Beecher echoes these sentiments when he says, “A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs – jolted by every pebble in the road.” The late actor Victor Borge reminds us, “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” A good way to deal with stress is to develop and maintain a sense of humor. Theologian Karl Barth says, “Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.” That’s a powerful statement. Writer William A. Ward reminds us, “A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.” Humorist Mark Twain once said, “Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy you must have somebody to divide it with.” The ancients honored laughter as a spiritual healing tool and it was celebrated by the world’s great religions. Laughter should be an important part of our spiritual lives. Think what could happen if it were. Rev. Susan Sparks, an ex-lawyer turned comedian and Baptist minister, tells us what laughter can do for our spiritual lives. She says that laughter can help us remove the fearful mask of a God who doesn’t laugh. It can expose the myths that we don’t deserve joy. It can help us see the big picture when we are faced with adversity. It can help us forgive ourselves and others. Laughter can allow our child to come out and play as a spiritual component. It has the power to heal – emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It can help us keep our faith when God is silent. And laughter can help us live with elegance, beauty, and generosity of spirit. Like music, laughter is a universal language. By immersing ourselves in humor, we can shatter the crust around our hearts that has kept us from fully experiencing the grace of life as God intended. Laugher can lead us to a higher and better place, no matter what our circumstances. It’s a much-needed salve for a world that often forgets how to laugh. Israel’s former Prime Minister Golda Meir said, “Those who do not know how to weep with their whole heart don’t know

how to laugh either.” We also have to laugh at our misfortunes. Finnish poet and composer Elmer Diktonius maintains, “I was strongest when I laughed at my weakness.” Jesus often used humorous examples to drive home a point. For example, he said, “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” (Lk 6:41) When Jesus referred to the Pharisees he said, “They are blind guides of the blind. And if one blind person guides another, both will fall into a pit.” (Mt 15:14) This is, of course, a comical visual image of the religious leaders of the day. Then we have the hilarious image of straining out a

gnat while swallowing a camel (Mt 23:24). Jesus had a sense of humor. If we want to live a long,

happy life, remember this: The person who laughs, lasts. Keep laughing!

KC Council #9000 presented a special award to Brother Louis Griffin for years of service dedicated to the Knights of the Columbus. Pictured is daughter Edwanna Kief, Grand Knight Jacob Verdin, daughter Maureen Pagliughi, son Louis Griffin, Jr., granddaughter Colette Griffin and son Curment Griffin.

KC Council #9000 presented a special award to Brother Roy Champagne’s family for years of dedicated service to the Knights of Columbus. Pictured is sister-in-law Helen Curole, wife Sally Champagne, Grand Knight Jacob Verdin, and daughter Mona Champagne.

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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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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

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 School/Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Service 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

18210 West Main St., Suite 8, Galliano (Near Galliano Food Store)

Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts: 8:45 a.m. Thursday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss - www.crosspointgalliano.com

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

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 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. Rev. Peter Taile, 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.

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

Community Fellowship

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

Victory Life Church

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

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 of Lafourche 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 Matt Dickinson 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.

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PRESBYTERIAN

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

632-7575

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.

Gheens Presbyterian Church

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

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St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

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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 13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle

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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

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

As of June 30th, Lasseigne said, about $70,000 or 84% went to salaries and training of administrators of the programs, with only the remaining 16% or about $21,000 going to people in need of assistance. “You are supposed to be training residents with this money to help get them off of assistance. Too much money is going elsewhere,” said Lasseigne. Councilman Jerry Jones believes that the OCA advisory board has not been included in decisionmaking regarding how the OCA does business. For that reason, Jones moved to defer three resolutions on Tuesday, which would have accepted grant money for OCA, pending an OCA advisory board meeting to discuss them. All three motions to defer were supported unanimously by the council. John Arnold was absent. The board is required to hold four meetings per year but has met only once in 2014.

Rodeo From 1-A

“Mike went to H.L. Bourgeois and I went to South Lafourche,” says Molly, “so we award scholarships at both schools.” They have been awarding two scholarships a year to the two schools for the last four years now. “We give a $1,000 scholarship to each school annually,” says Bruce. The rodeo funds scholarships at both schools and the rodeo itself. It’s a celebration with a purpose. It’s also a large Bourgeois family reunion. “The majority of people at the rodeo are family and friends. Anyone else who attends, that’s an added bonus,” Bourgeois says. “Those extra people, they have fun, too. Everyone fishes. Everyone has a great time,” she added. With a $5 entrance fee for a kid or adult in both inshore and offshore divisions, those extra people joining the extended Bourgeois family are increasing year after year and swelling the rodeo’s numbers. “It truly is an event that keeps growing every year,” she says. “We get together with family and friends and talk, laugh and fish! It’s a family-oriented fun time that everyone seems to really enjoy!” The scales are open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The $5 entrance fee includes a jambalaya dinner on Saturday afternoon at 6 p.m., when the scales close, followed by live music or a D.J. “For $5, it’s a great deal,” says Bruce. “And, we have some great prizes too,” he adds. They give out 45 prizes across all the different categories. The boat with the most points receives the ‘Captain’s Award’, a 150quart ice chest. This year’s prize for the ‘best five fish stringer’ of Mangrove Snapper is a 150-quart ice chest as well. “This is the first time we offer this category in the rodeo,” says Bruce. As president and chairman of the Mike “Big Daddy” Fish On Rodeo, he knows the rodeo’s growth first hand. “It really is getting bigger and bigger every year, but it’s still a nice, little family rodeo,” he adds. Dodie Vegas, owner of

Bridgeside Marina and Cabins enjoys the weekend the large Bourgeois family and extended family descends upon her marina. “It’s a fun and enjoyable weekend,” she says. “They’re a fun, great family and it’s a great family event.” You can make a donation or register for the rodeo at the Mike “Big Daddy” Bourgeois Fish On Rodeo’s website, fishonrodeo.com. You can also register at Bridgeside Marina until 6 p.m. Saturday, August 1, the start of the rodeo. Fish on!

Arrest From 1-A

When questioned, LeBouef claimed he had seen two other males arrive in a car, enter the home, then flee the scene. In analyzing a fingerprint found inside the home, investigators determined it to be LeBouef’s fingerprint. Deputies confirmed that to the victim’s knowledge, LeBouef had never been inside the home, nor did he ever have permission to be. Wednesday, LeBouef was arrested at his residence and taken into custody without incident. LeBouef was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked per the warrant for simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling. He is being held in lieu of $25,000 bond as set by Judge F. Hugh Larose. He is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole. LeBouef’s criminal history includes 22 prior arrests, mostly due to drug charges, contempt of court, and theft charges.

BESE From 1-A

Roemer and Education Superintendent John White question whether such approval was needed. Nichols sent a letter Thursday to White and Roemer, requesting more information and saying she wanted to talk with them about “the intent of contract.” “As a general minimum guideline, counsel must affirm it is not representing any party in an action adverse to the State,” she wrote. The Common Core standards, grade-by-grade benchmarks of what students should learn in English and math, have been adopted by more than 40 states. Jindal, a one-time Common Core supporter, now opposes the standards as a federal intrusion into local education. But a majority of BESE members and White still support the standards. In June, Jindal suspended testing contracts that White’s department planned to use to buy testing material aligned with Common Core. The governor said the department didn’t follow state procurement law in the testing contract. White and Roemer disagreed and said Jindal overstepped his legal authority. The dispute has stalled standardized testing plans, with school opening in less than three weeks. In an interview, Nichols said if the education board wants to hire lawyers to clarify issues with contracting law, the Jindal administration would approve the contract. But she said if the intent is to go further and

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Sunday, July 27, 2014 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

WASHINGTON (AP) — After spending nearly $300 million on a new computer system to handle disability claims, the Social Security Administration still can’t get it to work. And officials can’t say when it will. Six years ago, Social Security embarked on an aggressive plan to replace outdated computer systems overwhelmed by a growing flood of disability claims. But the project has been racked by delays and mismanagement, according to an internal report commissioned by the agency. Today, the project is still in the testing phase, and the agency can’t say when it will be operational or how much it will cost. In the meantime, people filing for disability claims face long delays at nearly every step of the process — delays that were supposed to be reduced by the new processing system. “The program has invested $288 million over six years, delivered limited functionality and faced schedule delays as well as increasing stakeholder concerns,” said a report by McKinsey & Co., a management consulting firm. As a result, agency leaders have decided to “reset” the program in an effort to save it, the report said. As part of that effort, Social Security brought in the outside consultants from McKinsey to figure out what went wrong. They found a massive technology initiative with no one in charge — no single person responsible for completing the project. They issued their report in June, though it was not publicly released.

sue the governor, her office won’t approve it. “We don’t think her opinion makes any difference in our plans,” Roemer said. “You can sue the king but only if the king approves? I don’t think so.” Parents and teachers who support Common Core sued Jindal this week, accusing him of illegally meddling in education policy in violation of the Louisiana Constitution. A hearing in the case is scheduled for Aug. 4. White told school superintendents Thursday that he will have a standardized testing plan for schools within two weeks of whatever decision is handed down at the hearing. Also pending is a separate lawsuit filed this week by 17 state lawmakers who oppose Common Core and who claim BESE and the education department didn’t properly enact the standards.

As part of McKinsey’s recommendations, acting Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin appointed Terrie Gruber to oversee the project last month. Gruber had been an assistant deputy commissioner. “We asked for this, this independent look, and we weren’t afraid to hear what the results are,” Gruber said in an interview Wednesday. “We are absolutely committed to deliver this initiative and by implementing the recommendations we obtained independently, we think we have a very good prospect on doing just that.” The revelations come at an awkward time for Colvin. President Barack Obama nominated Colvin to a full six-year term in June, and she now faces confirmation by the Senate. Colvin was deputy commissioner for 3½ years before becoming acting commissioner in February 2013. The Senate Finance Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Colvin for July 31. The House Oversight Committee is also looking into the computer program, and whether Social Security officials tried to bury the McKinsey report. In a letter to Colvin on Wednesday, committee leaders requested all documents and communications about the computer project since March 1. The letter was signed by Rep. Darrell Issa, RCalif., chairman of the Oversight Committee, and Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and James Lankford, ROkla. They called the project “an IT boondoggle.” The troubled computer project is known as the Disability Case Processing System, or DCPS. It was supposed to replace 54 separate, antiquated computer systems used by state Social Security offices to process disability claims. As envisioned, workers across the country would be able to use the system to process claims and track

them as benefits are awarded or denied and claims are appealed. But as of April, the system couldn’t even process all new claims, let alone accurately track them as they wound their way through the system, the report said. In all, more than 380 problems were still outstanding, and users hadn’t even started testing the ability of the system to handle applications from children. “The DCPS project is adrift, the scope of the project is ambiguous, the project has been poorly executed, and the project’s development lacks leadership,” the three lawmakers said in their letter to Colvin. Maryland-based Lockheed Martin was selected in 2011 as the prime contractor on the project. At the time, the company valued the contract at up to $200 million, according to a press release. McKinsey’s report does not specifically fault Lockheed but raises the possibility of changing vendors and says Social Security officials need to better manage the project. Gruber said Social Security will continue to work with Lockheed “to make sure that we are successful in the delivery of this program.” Steve Field, a spokesman for Lockheed Martin, would only say that the company is committed to delivering the program. Nearly 11 million disabled workers, spouses and children get Social Security disability benefits. That’s a 45 percent increase from a decade ago. The average

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Immediate opening for a sales person at Wireless ZoneÂŽ, a Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer. A desire to work with people, strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in fast paced team environment a must. Hourly plus uncapped commission.

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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 985291-0953. _________________ Piano Lessons: An education that lasts a lifetime. Fall enrollment. Join in July or Aug. & waive registration fee. Professional teacher with 35+ yrs. exp. Call 985-2093478. Must have piano/keyboard for home practice. _________________ Child Care in Golden Meadow: Ages 1-7, full time & before/after school care. Call 3980121, leave message. Teacher majored in early childhood care at Delgado University. _________________

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Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ J & Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC State Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License & Insured. Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Pile Driving. For Sale: Used pilings, pecky cypress, firewood, mulch, & dirt. Call 632-2540. _________________ 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. _________________ Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service: Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates. Licensed. Also power wash houses and drive ways. Call 985-2580465. _________________ Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting Services: New construction, remodels, interior, exterior, pressure washing, shingle roofing-new & repair. Exp. Call 985-2580465 or 985-2586414. _________________

LaBove

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Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Full Time Corrections Officers Detention Center in Thibodaux

Part Time School Traffic Guards Lockport and Larose areas

Part Time Driver

Transitional Work Program Must possess a Class D License

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

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NOTICES

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supermarket #3, Inc. is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 13086 Hwy. 3235 Larose, LA 70373. /s/ Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supermarket #3, Inc. Member: Sandra L. Rogers _________________ Using The Lafourche Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Gazetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________

MEMORIALS

Happy Birthday in Heaven, LATECIA JANE SANAMO

Born: 7-28-71 Died: 12-9-13 We wish you were here today, even for just a little while so we could say happy birthday and see your beautiful smile. The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind, the laughter, joy and happiness, precious memories of the best kind. Today weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do our very best to try and find happy places struggling to hide our heavy hearts and the tears on our faces. May the angels hold you close and sing you a happy song and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be sending wishes to you today and all year long. We Love & Miss You, Latecia. Lindey, Mom, Pop, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces & Nephews _____________

LOST/FOUND

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In Memory Of ROSALIE THERIOT GARY

Born: Dec. 24, 1939 Died: July 23, 2012 Gone but still missed and loved by family and friends. Elgene Gary _____________

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Happy 32nd Anniversary Sherry and Johnny July 27

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OBITUARIES

Local schools announce upcoming orientation days

BARBARA CHOUEST Religious services werr held on Friday, July 25 at 1 p.m. at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Of for Barbara “Granny” M. Chouest, 70, a native of Houston, TX and resident of Cut Off, who passed away on July 19, 2014. Visitation was from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. She is survived by husband of 50 years, Gilmay Chouest; son, Dwayne Chouest; daughter, Yvonne Bellanger; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Regina R. Seitz; brother, Donald Seitz and sister, Debra Magana. ___________________

MICHAEL BIHM Michael A. Bihm, 48, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Military Service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Arline Floyd Bihm; daughters, Krystal N. Bihm Youngblood and husband Cameron, Reba J. Bihm; granddaughter, Emory I. Youngblood; mother, Patricia Bihm; brothers, Christopher, Adrian, David Bihm and sister, Edwina Fitch. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Bihm. Michael was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. ___________________

ALBANA DANOS Albana Marie Martin Danos, 84, a life long resident of Cut Off, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014. She is survived by daughter, Gerry Bourgeois, son in law, Henry G. Bourgeois and family; sons Herbert Danos, daughter in law, Debbie Danos and family and Abraham Danos, Regina Clemens and family. She was preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Martin and husband, Claude Danos, Sr. for 71 years. ___________________

GUSTAVIA GISCLAIR Gustavia “Ma Ma Gus” M. Gisclair, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away July 20, 2014. Visitation was held at First Baptist Golden Meadow Church on Wednesday July 23 from 9:30 a.m. till service time. Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Gisclair is survived by her children Linda Marie Limbocker (Barry), Rickey Gisclair ( Mary), Connie Marie Duet (Teddy), Sue Marie Doucet (Forest); grandchildren Brandy and Jason Limbocker, Tanya Taylor, Harris and Rickey Gisclair, Anika Ezell, Adrianne Duet, and Scott Doucet; greatgrandchildren, Callie, Cynthnia, John, Luke, Jules, Harley, Hayden, Keagan, and baby on the way; brothers, Loris, Wilkerson and Tilden Gaspard, and sister, Anna Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Sam John Gisclair; and parents Wilson and Lucille D. Gaspard. Mrs. Gustavia was a sweet and wonderful person; loved by everyone who knew her. She had a way of making everything all right. When times were hard, she would say to us “Don’t worry, be happy; God is in control.” She loved her family but most of all God who she served faithfully and she will be missed by all. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

PATSY MACK Mrs. Patsy “Pat” Edwards Mack, 75, a native of Opelousas and resident of Larose, passed away on July 16, 2014. Visitation was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 9 a.m. till 10 a.m. service. A rosary took place at 10 a.m. with a mass at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. She is survived by sons, Ronald and Donald Mack; daughters, Peggy Mack Elzy (Joseph), Pearl Ann Mack, Beatrice Marie Mack, Penny Victoria Mack; brothers, Lou John Edwards (Vera), Joseph (Mable) Edwards, Jr., Henry P. Edwards, John P. Edwards and wife Ollie, Dr. Larry J. (Audrey) Edwards, Charles H. Edwards and wife Brenda; sisters, Marie Edwards, Judie Edwards; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Murriel Mack Jr.; parents, Joseph and Felma Edwards, Sr.; son, Kevin “Kenny Boy’ Mack; sisters, Viola Edwards Evans; grandparents, Mary Guidry Edwards, John Edwards, Ida Dean Brown and Henry Brown, Sr. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. ___________________

These little guys are just two of the many animals waiting to be adopted at the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter. #14-438D is “Lexi”, a female Terrier mix about 2-3 months of age, weighing approximately 3-5 lbs. #14-778C is "Boudin", a male kitten about 2-3 mos. of age Contact the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter and save a life of a very deserving animal!! Call (985) 446-3532 or e-mail: lpas@lafourchegov.org. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Now is a great time to research a potential career change, Aries. You’re feeling motivated and ready to try something new, so now might be the time to take that leap. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Technology plays a big role in your life this week, Taurus. Your office may be upgrading new equipment, or you have decided to rewire your home. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, take a deep breath and go with the flow when you find yourself unusually busy this week. A change of plans may find you spending more time at the office. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You’re in for a nice financial surprise this week, Cancer. Whether it’s a raise at work or some other financial windfall, money is coming your way shortly. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, expect some unexpected visitors this week. Straighten up around the house and make the most of this unplanned time with a few old friends.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Friends or colleagues at work may introduce you to something that captures your interest, Virgo. You are ready for something new in your life, and this will tickle your fancy. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Travel is in your immediate future, Libra. Enjoy this escape from the daily grind and invite a few friends or family members along to make the trip that much more memorable. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Good news is on the horizon, Scorpio. It may be a pending promotion at the office or a chance to go out with friends, but either way it will put a smile on your face. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Expect your life to change dramatically this week, Sagittarius. An intriguing bit of news could have you imagining all sorts of interesting things for the months to come. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you’re itching for change, look no further than your own family members for inspiration. Good advice is always available if you care to ask.

Lockport Middle School football meeting The Lockport Middle School athletic department will host their annual, mandatory parent football meeting on Monday, July 28 at 6 p.m. in the gym area. At least one parent has to be present (no players/children). __________________ Lockport Middle School orientation Lockport Middle will host orientation on Tuesday, July 29 in the new multi-purpose room (old library) for the following grades: 6th grade, 8-10 a.m.; 7th grade, 10 a.m.– noon; 8th grade, 1-3 pm. Students must wear a white or black uniform shirt for I.D. pictures. __________________

South Lafourche High School orientation South Lafourche High School student orientation will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29 and 30. Students will pick up schedules, get I.D. photos, yearbook/school pictures, textbook distribution, parking permits ($10), and lock and locker rental ($2). School sweatshirts and spirit shirts will be available for purchase. They will also have student council membership sign up ($7) dues, class dues ($5), and yearbook orders ($55 until October 1st). Seniors and juniors: Tuesday, July 29 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. Sophomores and freshmen: Wednesday, July 30 from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. All students must wear

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 21, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Anna King, 31, 113 W. 82nd St., Cut Off. Creation or operation of clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of cds (felony). Garett Plaisance, 46, 409 Twin Oaks Dr., Raceland. Contempt of court. Courtney Pollard, 33, 2016 S. Bayou Dr., Golden Meadow. Creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of cds (felony). Skylleur Hayes, 22, 948 St. Charles St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Randell Calloway, 26, 309 East St., Houma. Contempt of court. Alvin Bates, 46, 200 Plymouth, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Kentwine Birdlow, 23, 119 Blue Ridge Dr., Gray. 2nd degree battery (felony), domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment. Don Miller, 41, 309 Hyland Dr., Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace, appearing in an intoxicated condition. Greg Terry, 22, 114 Louviere Lane, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts). Fay Gisclair, 54, 6248 Millburn Lane, Houma. Contempt of court. Deana Melancon, 47, 190 Valerie St., Lockport. Contempt of court. Kellie Calegan, 36, 3224 Hwy. 308, Raceland. Contempt of court. Cathleen Tastet, 49, 107 10th St., Lockport. Contempt of court. Ashley Pollard, 37, 113 W. 82nd St., Cut Off. Creation or operation of clandestine laboratory for the unlawful manufacture of cds (felony). Thibodaux Police Department Toni Orgeron, 31, 11619 Beco Road, St. Amant, LA. Contempt of court, fugitive. JULY 22, 2014 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jhy Allinson, 21, Galliano. Contempt of court. Zolton Adams, 41, 203B W. 4th St., Larose. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Blake Falcon, 33, 461 Hwy. 400, Napoleonville. Contempt of court. JULY 23, 2014 Thibodaux Police Department Nathan George, 34, 5552 Bowden, Marrero. Contempt of court. Cheyenne Dye, 19, 2127 Au-

a school uniform shirt to take your ID picture and yearbook picture. National Honor Society members are to report to work in the library on both days. All students are to report on your designated day according to the following schedule by last names (to avoid waiting in long lines): 8:00 a.m.: A-B 9:00 a.m.: C-D 10:00 a.m.: E-G 11:00 a.m.: H-L 12:00 p.m.: M-P 1:00 p.m.: Q-S 2:00 p.m.: T-Z Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be allowed to take their yearbook pictures during orientation at the following times: - Freshmen: Monday, July 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Sophomores: Wednesday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Juniors: Tuesday, July 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Monday, July 28, SLHS will host a Freshmen Kick-Off Day from 7:30 till 12:30. Students will receive their schedules, meet all their teachers, receive course syllabus’s, and get a tour of the school. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for the students. Parents are asked to attend a general session in the gym with their child at 11:45. Any questions, contact SLHS at 985-632-5721. __________________

for 7th graders and Monday, August 4 for 6th graders. Students can get ID tags, supply kits, agendas and PE uniforms at that time. __________________

Golden Meadow Middle School orientation Golden Meadow Middle School will hold its student orientation on Thursday, July 31. ID tag pictures will be taken and schedules will be distributed. Students wear a uniform shirt and have school appropriate haircuts. Students should report to the library with their grade at the following times: 8th grade: 8–10:30 a.m., 7th grade: 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m., 6th Grade: 1–3:30 p.m. __________________ Central Lafourche High School orientation Central Lafourche High School will hold student orientation on Friday, August 1, Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5. Students will pick up schedules, get I.D. photos, yearbook/school pictures, etc. All students must wear a school uniform shirt to take ID picture / yearbook picture. All students are to report on the following designated day and time according to the following schedule by last names (to avoid waiting in long lines): Seniors and juniors: Friday, August 1 from 9

Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School meet and greet Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School will host a meet and greet activity for 1st and 2nd graders on Tuesday, August 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. All 1st and 2nd grade teachers and students are asked to attend. Students are asked to wear their uniform shirts so they can take I.D. pictures and bring their school supplies. Kindergarten orientation is scheduled for Thursday, August 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten orientation is scheduled for Friday, August 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. __________________

Any public school that has an upcoming meet and greet / orientation can send in the information for free publication in The Lafourche Gazette. Email information to news@TLGnewspaper.com or fax to 985-693-7229.

LCO orientation LCO will hold orientation in the school gym on Wednesday, July 30 for 8th graders, Thursday, July 31 dobon Ave, Apt. 92, Thibodaux. DWI 1st offense, use of certain wireless telecommunications devices for text messaging prohibited. David Ward, Jr., 30, 1015 General Nicholls St., Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Robert Morningstar, 38, 120 E. 157th St., Galliano. Contempt of court (2 cts). Travis Dupre, 37, 1736 Lacroix Dr., Houma. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment (felony). Damone Young, 20, 103 Emma St., Thibodaux. Probation violation warrant. Jhy Allinson, 20, 238 W. 222nd St., Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Joseph Simmons, 58, 447 Market St., Raceland. Contempt of court, poss. of drug para., poss. of oxycodone, pwitd soma, pwitd valium. Brandon Butler, 27, 3009 Elmwood Circle, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Darwin Fair, 32, 102 Grant Loop, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

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

Expected Baby

For weeks a six-year old lad kept telling his firstgrade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was obviously impressed, but made no comment. Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about the impending event. The teacher finally sat

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a busy week ahead will also be a happy week. That’s because you will be busy doing something that you enjoy and the time will fly by. Enjoy the ride. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, jump at the chance to get away and enjoy an unplanned adventure. The next few days may provide the experience of a lifetime.

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a.m. - 2 p.m.; Sophomores: Monday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon; Freshmen: Tuesday, August 5 times to be determined. Seniors: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., last name A-M; 10 to 11 a.m., last name N-Z. Juniors: noon to 1 p.m., last name A-M; 1 to 2 p.m., last name N-Z. Sophomores: 9 to 10 a.m., last name A-H; 10 to 11 a.m., last name I-P; 11 to 12 noon, last name Q-Z. Freshmen: times TBD __________________

with the boy and said, “Tommy, whatever has become of that baby brother or sister you were expecting at home?” Tommy burst into tears and confessed, “I think Mommy ate it!”