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Sunday, August 2, 2015

New law taking effect Saturday targets ‘revenge porn’

Preparing for the new school year …

Party locations announced for National Night Out Tuesday

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced the list of official “block party” locations in Lafourche Parish for the 32nd Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 4. Each party will begin at 6 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. and will feature food, fun and games. The annual National Night Out Against Crime parade will take place in the Mathews area, beginning at the U.S. Highway 90 Fire Station and continuing throughout the streets of the Sugar Land Subdivision. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be visiting each location to speak with area residents

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LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Advisory Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux TOWN GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall TUESDAY, AUG. 4

LADY OF THE SEA Board of Commissioners 12:00 noon The Learning Center (Located behind Hospital)

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5 LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux

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Arrests.............................8-A

Calendar of Events.........2-A

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Horoscopes...................7-A Lottery.............................2-A Memorials.......................7-A

News In Brief..................3-A

Obituaries.......................7-A

Surfin’ the Net..................8-A

Worship Directory...........4-A

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sending “revenge porn” can land you behind bars, new housing protections are being extended to domestic violence victims and enforcement of sea turtle protection laws is tightening as hundreds of new Louisiana laws take effect Saturday. The provisions of more than 260 bills passed by state lawmakers earlier this year kick in Aug. 1. Many of the statute changes are modest adjustments to existing laws or govern arcane issues that will draw little public attention. Others are more sweeping in scope. CRIME AND COURTS Anyone who shares a nude or partially-nude cellphone picture or video without permission — often an attempt at public shaming called “revenge pornography” — will now face up to two years in jail and a fine reaching $10,000. Laws already on the books made it a crime to send a nude image of someone under the age of 17. The new law criminalizing “nonconsensual disclosure of a private image” is aimed at protecting people who aren’t minors. See Laws Page 5-A

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South Lafourche High School seniors and juniors reported to school Tuesday for Orientation Day in preparation for the upcoming school year. Pictured is Andrea Guidry handing senior Justen Cheramie his schedule. Public school starts Monday, August 10 in Lafourche Parish.

Parish offering school uniform vouchers

Shopping for school? Most retail purchases exempt from state sales tax August 7 & 8

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Lafourche Parish Government’s Office of Community Action will begin offering vouchers for school uniforms to qualified families beginning Monday, August 3, according to parish officials. Executive Director of Community Action Freddia Ruffin-Roberson said this service will enable children to be prepared for the upcoming school year. The voucher program will provide each qualifying school-aged child in the household with a $40 voucher from Lafourche Parish Office of Community Action to redeem at one the two area stores: Jake’s Kids in Thibodaux and Pat’s of Chauvin in Chauvin. Vouchers must be issued by the Office of Community Action before visiting any of these stores.

Sales tax exempt just in time for back-to-school

Families getting ready to send their kids back to school can save money during the 2015 Louisiana Annual Sales Tax Holiday Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8. During these two days, most retail purchases are exempt from the four percent state sales tax. The sales tax holiday exempts the first $2500 of the purchase price of each eligible item when the customer: - Buys and accepts delivery of eligible property; - Places property on layaway; - Acquires property that was previously placed on layaway; or - Places an order for immediate delivery, even if the delivery must be delayed, provided the customer has not requested delayed delivery

Prices Good Through Tuesday, August 4th

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Danos unveils new corporate headquarters in Gray, LA

(Gray, La.) — Danos hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 29, for its new corporate headquarters in Gray. Friends, family, clients and elected officials gathered to celebrate the new 64,000-squarefoot facility. The 68-year-old, family-owned company was previously based in Larose. Nestled among live oaks and small ponds on the 11-acre property, the new state-of-the-art office includes space for up to 250 employees. Lead architect and Houma native Greg Lacour of the Houston-based architectural firm Gensler designed the building, which combines modern and naturalistic elements in harmony with the surrounding environment. “This organization is not about the building – we’re celebrating that today – it’s about the people that fill the building. Everybody that works for us is part of our family,” noted Executive Vice President

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Marriage conference slated for Aug. 8

Calendar of Events News to Use! Outdoor movie night offered in Lockport

As part of the National Night Out Against Crime event, the town of Lockport, along with the Lockport Police Dept. and Vol. Fire Dept., will host an Outdoor Movie Night at the Holy Savior Ballpark, Tuesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. Bring your flashlights and blankets for the movie “Home” on the big screen beginning at 8 p.m. Join in for a fun-filled evening loaded with games, prizes, face painting, and visits from several characters. Fire and law enforcement personnel will also have several displays on hand. Hotdogs and homemade chili, popcorn and drinks will be provided. This is a non-alcoholic event.

LRD 3 to meet Aug. 4 in Galliano

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building in Galliano on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

A Love & Respect Marriage Conference will be held at the Community Bible Church, 14757 E. Main, Cut Off on Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for a cost of $20 per couple. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Lisa at (985) 637-5929.

Rotary club to host softball tourney

The Grand Isle Rotary Club will host a softball tournament on Sunday, August 9 at 10 a.m. at the Grand Isle Community Center. Register your team at https://adobeformsentral.c om. Registration is $250 per team. For more information email girotarysoftball @gmail.com. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Registration ongoing for after-care program

Larose Regional Park will offer after school care with Session 1 beginning Monday, August 10. Session 2 begins January 4. After school care will be held on regular school days, Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30, grades Pre-K through 8th. Registration fee is $50 per session per child. A daily rate is also available for $8 per child. Early dismissal days are $10 per child. Bus transportation will

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Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School will host its meet the teacher day on Friday, August 7 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Students will be able to take ID pictures, meet their teacher and bring supplies to their class. Students are reminded to wear a school approved uniform shirt (white or red) to take ID pictures. If students cannot

make it on this day, they will be able to take ID pictures, meet their teacher and bring supplies to their class on the first day of school on August 10.

SLES Orientations

South Larose Elementary will hold a teacher meet and greet for first through fifth grades on Thursday, August 6 between 11 a.m. and noon. Students in these grades can also bring their school supplies to the event.

NLES Orientations

North Larose Elementary School students in grades 1-5 may report to school on Thursday, Aug. 6, between 10:40 a.m. and noon to meet their teacher. Students may bring school supplies during this time. Students will not be taking school pictures on this day, so do not need to dress in a school uniform.

Average US vehicle age hits record 11.5 years DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer

DETROIT (AP) — In the age of Apple’s CarPlay, a lot of cars on the road still have tape decks. The average vehicle in the U.S. is now a record 11.5 years old, according to consulting firm IHS Automotive, a sign of the increased reliability of today’s vehicles and the lingering impact of the sharp drop in new car sales during the recession. Drivers behind the wheel of older cars aren’t enjoying some of the latest advanced safety features or infotainment systems that effectively turn cars into cellphones on wheels. Then again, they don’t have to worry about hackers finding their way in to the car’s computer network through the cassette or CD player. IHS said U.S. registrations grew to a record 257.9 million cars and trucks, up 2 percent from a year earlier. The average age of vehicles has been climbing steadily since IHS began tracking the number in 2002. As quality and reliability have improved, people have been holding on to their cars and trucks for longer. The average length of ownership for a new vehicle is now almost 6.5 years, IHS said. For a used vehicle, it’s five years. Cars and trucks now have the same average age, says Mark Seng, IHS Automotive’s global aftermarket practice leader. For many years, cars had shorter lifespans than trucks, but their quality has now caught up. Experts say there’s no rule for how long to hold on to an old car or truck. A car with good reliability can go for 200,000 miles or more, which can easily last a decade for some motorists, says Doug Love, a spokesman for Consumer Reports. The magazine doesn’t recommend driving older

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cars without two key safety features introduced more than a decade ago: electronic stability control and side curtain air bags. The aging car population could mean that Americans will be slow to adapt safety and semi-autonomous features that have car company executives and experts heralding a new age of the automobile. Adaptive cruise control arrived in the U.S. market in 2006, for example, but nine years later only 6 percent of all cars have it, according to a recent report from Boston Consulting Group. It will also take longer for muchhyped advances like CarPlay — which gives drivers access to their apps through the dashboard — to become commonplace. But Seng says the auto industry should take heart. Even though the average vehicle age shows no sign of reversing, it is starting to plateau, since buyers have returned to the car market in big numbers. Sales of new cars rose from 12.7 million in 2011 to 16.5 million last year and are expected to reach or exceed 17 million this year. IHS thinks the average vehicle age will hit 11.6 years in 2016 but won’t climb to 11.7 years until 2018. Seng says that’s a more normal rate than the industry saw in the years after the recession. Vehicle age increased rapidly between 2008 and 2013, since more people were keeping older cars. In 2008, the average age of cars and trucks in the U.S. was 10 years; by 2013, it was 11.4 years, or 14 percent higher.

Area shrimpers’ dock day postponed

LAROSE – The LafourcheTerrebonne area Louisiana Fisheries Forward Shrimp fisheries dock day scheduled for Wednesday, August 5 in Larose has been postponed due to speaker scheduling conflicts and other concerns. The program, which will offer industry updates and hands-on demonstrations of refrigeration and other technologies, will be held at the Larose Regional Park and Civic Center Pavilion sometime in the first quarter of next year.

Letters and Opinions Good samaritans still exist

A few weeks ago I left my wallet in a basket in the Frank’s SuperValu parking lot. When I realized my wallet was not in my purse, I immediately raced back to

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Destination America is upping its scare factor for Halloween by scheduling what it describes as a live exorcism to air Oct. 30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exorcism: Live!â&#x20AC;? was announced Thursday at a news conference in Beverly Hills, California. The event will be held at the St. Louisarea house where teen Roland Doe underwent the ritual in 1949. It became the inspiration for 1973â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Exorcistâ&#x20AC;? movie. The paranormal investigators featured on Destination Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s series â&#x20AC;&#x153;GHOST ASYLUMâ&#x20AC;? will appear on the show with psychic medium Chip Coffey. Cameras will roll as they explore the home to find whatever is believed to have haunted it for years. Online: http://www.destinationamerica.com

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A 15-year-old boy charged with murder, kidnapping and rape in the death of an 8-year-old neighbor at an artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; complex in a California beach town appeared in court briefly Thursday and was appointed a lawyer. He did not enter a plea, and his arraignment was postponed until Sept. 21. District Attorney spokesman Paul Mangasarian said the delay likely was aimed at giving the defense more time to build a case. Police say Gonzalez lured Madyson Middleton into his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apartment from a courtyard where she was riding her scooter Sunday. Once inside, he tied her up, sexually assaulted and killed her, according a charging document. Gonzalez remains in custody at the Santa Cruz County juvenile detention center, where he has been held since the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was found in a recycling bin Monday evening. Gonzalez has been charged as an adult. The charges could send Gonzalez to prison for life. ___

Des Allemands woman charged with BP relief fraud

NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A federal grand jury in New Orleans has charged a 42year-old Des Allemands woman with making a false claim for disaster relief after the 2010 BP oil spill. The indictment says Melissa Ann Duran claimed she had worked as a seafood processor for a commercial fisherman for two years before the spill. Prosecutors say she filed false documentation with the federal government. The indictment made public Thursday charged Duran with one-count of mail fraud. According to the indictment, Duran received $33,800 to which she was not entitled. She faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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Gathering up your backto-school supplies? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your library card. Your library is a great place to do homework, find homework help for your children, or get that resource needed to finish up a project or other school activity. In August, many branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library will be hosting programs to help children of all ages learn to use the library effectively and discover the numerous resources available there. Learn to find books and articles, use online encyclopedias and other databases (provided for free through the library), and more in August at your library branch.

Younger children can learn about the library and its uses during a fun and educational story hour at the following branches: - South Lafourche, 16241 E. Main St., Cut Off: Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. - Lockport, 720 Crescent Ave.: Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. - Larose, 305 E. Fifth St.: Aug. 13, 11 a.m. A scavenger hunt at the Gheens Library, 153 N. Leon Drive, will take place at 4:30 p.m. on August 13 for families to learn about their library together. The Raceland Branch, 177 Recreation Drive, will host a similar scavenger hunt at 4 p.m. on August 10. The Golden Meadow Branch, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, will host a similar program at 4 p.m. on August 31. Ask your library staff for help in learning to use library resources. They can guide you to the best re-

stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term finances and patchwork budget maneuvers, which lawmakers reduced in the most recent legislative session. A decision on whether Louisiana made enough progress to escape a lowering of its credit rating should come within weeks, as the state readies for its next round of borrowing through a bond sale to investors. Ratings from the credit agencies help determine interest rates. A drop in a stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit rating raises interest costs, making it more expensive to borrow money. sources for your particular need. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget, too, about planned activities to help children have a little fun before school begins. Check out these â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to Schoolâ&#x20AC;? activities planned: - Enjoy a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to Schoolâ&#x20AC;? story hour and craft for children at 11 a.m. on August 4 at the South Lafourche Branch. - Have fun, mingle with other children and play games for a chance to win prizes at the Golden Meadow Branch third annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to Schoolâ&#x20AC;? social at 3 p.m. on August 6 at the library. Refreshments will be served. - Children and teens can play games and mingle with friends at the Larose Branch at 5 p.m. on August 6. Refreshments will be served. - Children of all ages can create a Back to School pencil holder craft at 4 p.m. on August 12 at the Raceland Branch. - Children ages 5 to 10 can create a bookworm pen and pencil holder at 4 p.m. on August 10 at the Lockport Branch. Registration is required to attend the Lockport Branch craft. For more information about library programs, visit the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.lafourche.org or pick up a copy of your library branchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly calendar. Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Branch. She can be reached at 632-7140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.

New Rotary year begins for over 34,000 clubs around the world Sunday, August 2, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Over 1.2 million Rotarians across the globe are beginning their new Rotary year in over 34,000 clubs and over 200 countries. Rotary International is a nonprofit, non-religious, and non-political organization whose main purpose is to serve those in need. The Rotary Club of Golden Meadow is among these 34,000 clubs who are beginning their new Rotary year. At a recent banquet, the club inducted new members, installed new officers, and honored members for their outstanding service to the club and community. Past District 6200 Governor, Mike Collins, inducted the newest member of the club, Mrs. Linda Guidry of Golden Meadow. She was given a club pin by her sponsor, the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly inducted President, Peggy Guidry. The newly installed president was also presented with a new Paul Harris Fellow Award. This award is given to Rotarians or others who have contributed $1,000 to the Rotary International Foundation. This Foundation is the main source of funds for projects in our communities and across our world. Peggy Guidry was also awarded the Golden Meadow Rotary Club Memorial Award, which is presented every two years to the outstanding Rotarian who most exemplified the spirit of Rotary. Judy Collins, the wife of

the late Rotarian, Huey Collins, was presented with a Rotary International District 6200 banner in recognition of his dedicated service to Rotary and to those in need. Also recognized, was the 2015 Rotary Club of Golden Meadow scholarship recipient, Bryce Guidry, a graduate of South Lafourche High School who will be attending NSU with a major in safety. The Rotary Club of Golden serves our local community through the many items and services our clubs provide: up to five $3,500 scholarships to NSU; food baskets, toys, books, clothing, and other items for families in need; two leadership awards to SLHS students; and relief/disaster aid in times of need. The club also participates in many international projects: polio eradication, helping orphans in Uganda, water wells in Haiti, pencils for children in India, clothes for people in Jamaica, and books for African and Honduran schools and children. To do this, the club has several fundraisers such as the LSU Football Pool and our Annual Music Festival and Shrimp Boil Cook-off scheduled held each October. Anyone interested in becoming a part of Rotary International or helping in any project can call PDG Mike Collins or Governor Nominee Martha Collins at 985-696-4642 for more information.

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Sunday, August 2, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Jesus tells us to come away to a deserted place by ourselves and rest

In the Gospel of Mark, the apostles had just come from a mission trip. Jesus is concerned about them because so many people were coming and going that the apostles had no leisure – not even time to eat. So Jesus tells them: “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” Notice that in this short sentence there are four important elements. First, Jesus tells them to come to a deserted place. The place where he will bring them will not be filled with things to do. There will be no distractions to occupy their minds and hearts. Secondly, they are to go to this place by themselves. They are not to invite those who need their ministry to come along. Thirdly, they are to rest in that place. They are not to be busy with ministering to others or with any physical activity so they could benefit from the peace that comes from being away. Fourthly, they have just come back from a mission trip and they need time to process and reflect on what they experienced and what that means for their lives. These four elements still apply to us today. In the first place, we have to find a deserted place in our lives. For some this may mean going to Lumen Christi on a retreat or spending time in a chapel. I have a friend who brought a house down the bayou to get away from his busy life in the city. He comes here to read, meditative and reflect on what’s happening in his life. For most, finding a deserted place may mean going into a room in your house where you can spend some time completely alone. The second element that Jesus mentions is that we are to go to this place by ourselves. We are not to take with us those that need us. This is where it can start to get rather complicated, especially for parents of young children. How can you get away for a few minutes every day, or every other day, to refresh yourselves in the presence of God? This is where your creativity has to kick in. First, you have to want to do this. Then you have to want to do this so badly that you will make the necessary arrangements so that it can happen for you. If there is another adult in the house, you could possibly arrange things so that he or she could look after the kids for twenty minutes so you can have this time to yourself. Do whatever you have to do so that you can have this necessary time to yourself. The third element is to rest awhile in God’s presence. This means that when we do arrange to get away for a few minutes, we do not fill that time with many words or frantic searching of the Scriptures. Put yourself in the presence of God and listen. The Lord is our shepherd. He will restore our worn-out spirits. The fourth element is

AT LEFT: Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) received a donation on July 7 from Our Lady of LaSalette Knights of Columbus Council 9000 to be used for recreational activities for all consumers.

so important. Unless we process what is happening in our lives, then our lives can fall apart. We can fall apart without realizing what is happening to us. We can become lost souls. Who wants to be lost? If we listen, a voice within us will tell us we are loved and that we have meaning and purpose in life. Give yourself the greatest gift you can give. The Greek Philosopher Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Take time to get away daily and reflect on what is going on in your life. Be convinced that God wants to give you the gift of his peace. Your life is worth living.

Pictured are Johnny Plaisance, Charles Rousse, Patrick LaCoste, Halen Savoie, Eugene Serigny and Troy Pitre.

The Center says “Thanks” to Johnny Plaisance and Our Lady of LaSalette KC 9000 for the donation.

This Worship Directory is made possible by these civic-minded businesses and individuals. Please remember to thank them for their support.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

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

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

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle 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

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

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.

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 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

Victory Life 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

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1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

First 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

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

13581 East Main - Larose

St. Anthony Church

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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

Christian Fellowship Church

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

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.

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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

Laws

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Exceptions are included for police investigations and people who intentionally expose themselves in public. In addition to creating new crimes, lawmakers also changed the terms used to describe some existing offenses. Authorities have used “simple rape,” ‘’forcible rape” and “aggravated rape” to describe the varying degrees of sexual assault charges. The new terms will be third-degree rape, second-degree rape and firstdegree rape, after complaints that a term like “simple rape” was insulting to victims. The laws also are changing for victims of domestic violence, to give them more freedom to break a lease to escape an abuser and to let landlords immediately evict those who are deemed abusers by the courts or a state welfare agency. In some narrow situations, landlords will be barred from evicting abuse victims. SAFE HAVEN LAW More information will be distributed to the public about Louisiana’s safe haven law that allows a parent to relinquish a baby up until they’re two months old. The state social services department has to develop an annual and public information plan to increase awareness about the law. The new law spells out what the plan should contain and requires annual reporting to lawmakers about the effort. Under the safe haven law, parents who are unable to care for a newborn can leave the child at any designated facility instead of abandoning the child in an unsafe environment. Louisiana’s designated facilities include any licensed hospital, public health unit, emergency medical service provider, medical clinic, fire or police station or pregnancy crisis center. SHRIMP AND TURTLES Shrimpers hope to boost their sales now that state wildlife officials will be able to enforce federal requirements for shrimp nets to include escape hatches for sea turtles. A 1987 enforcement ban is officially removed from the books Saturday.

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

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.

All sea turtles found in U.S. waters are endangered or threatened. In the mid1980s, when Louisiana’s law was passed, the federal rule requiring “turtle excluder devices” in shrimp trawls was new and contentious. Supporters of removing the state enforcement ban said some big-box retailers boycotted Louisiana shrimp because they objected to the state restrictions and raised concerns about the state’s handling of protections for endangered sea turtles. BOOSTED LITTER FINES Littering fines are doubling, in a bid to help shrink Louisiana’s retirement debt. Fines for simple littering will be $150 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. Fines for intentional littering will grow to anywhere from $500 to $2,500. Fines for improperly disposing of larger litter, like furniture and appliances, could reach up to $10,000. The new money is earmarked to pay down the debt of the retirement system of the law enforcement agency that issues the litter citation. ___ Online: Louisiana Legislature: www.legis.la.gov

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The program will also enable eligible post-secondary students at local universities, technical colleges and training institutions to also obtain their educational goal by providing uniforms – like medical scrubs – with these vouchers as well. To qualify, Lafourche families must provide the following information to qualify for the program: - Proof of income (4 check stubs) - Social Security Cards for everyone - Proper Identification for head of household - All household expenses - Food stamp print out sheet updated in the last 30 days - Must be a resident of Lafourche Parish Residents wanting to apply for the vouchers on first come, first served basis need to bring the information listed above on the following days listed below: - Thibodaux Outreach Office (Lafourche Parish Health Unit), 2535 Veterans Blvd., Thibodaux, 985-4466731; Wednesday, August 5, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. - Mathews Site Office, 4876 Hwy 1, Mathews, 985-537-7603; Monday, August 3, 9-11a.m. and 13 p.m. - Galliano Outreach Office, 16241 E. Main St. Suite 13B, Cut Off, 985632-3989; Tuesday, August 4, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The school uniform voucher program is funded through a Federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), and to qualify for this program, families must be Lafourche Parish residents, and meet income guidelines. “We believe that this program is an important investment in our children and families, and feel that it’s important that families throughout the parish understand that this is one of several programs offered by the Office of Community Action geared towards helping residents help themselves have a brighter future. Some of the other programs include utility assistance, rental assistance, and tuition assistance,” Parish President Charlotte Randolph said. For more information, call your local Community Action Office or visit lafourchegov.org.

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Visit www.revenue. louisiana.gov/taxholiday for a full explanation of conditions of the 2015 Louisiana Annual Sales Tax Holiday. The Louisiana Department of Revenue reminds shoppers to retain receipts for back-to-school items such as supplies, uniforms, and equipment required by schools. These purchases may qualify for tax deductions on 2015 Louisiana Individual Income Tax Returns due May 15, 2016. The deductions apply to educational expenses for public, private, parochial, and home schools. To claim the deductions, you must be able to claim the student as a dependent on your state individual income tax return, and you must be able to provide documentation for the expenses. For more information about the Louisiana School Tuition and Expense Tax Deductions, visit www.revenue.louisiana.gov/schoold eduction.

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about neighborhood concerns. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will be providing food at each of the block party sites. Additionally, Explorers from POST 323 will be present at each block party location offering free child fingerprinting and IDs to help enhance personal safety in Lafourche Parish. Each block party will be unique and offer various activities for children and adults. Below is a list of block party locations around Lafourche Parish, as well as contact information for each party: - Sugar Land Subdivision, (144 Twin Oaks Drive, Raceland). For party contact Rose Sampey at (985) 537-5667; for parade, contact Danny Mayet at (985) 637-2166 or (985) 5376562. - 329 Aspen Drive, Raceland, (access via Elm Drive off LA Hwy. 1). Contact Cory Detillier at (985) 537-5337. - 161 Market Street, Raceland, (sponsored by Community Outreach Ministry Encounters). Contact Bethany Burns at (985) 413-4817. Vacherie-Gheens Community Center, (1783 Hwy. 654, Gheens). Contact Adam Chauvin at (985) 226-9635. - 218 West 214th Street, Galliano. Contact Jean and Michelle Thi-

bodeaux at (985) 855-0757. - Golden Meadow Town Hall, (107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow). Contact Jamie Liner at (985) 4757942. Also, as part of the National Night Out Against Crime event, the town of Lockport, along with the Lockport Police Dept. and Vol. Fire Dept., will host an Outdoor Movie Night at the Holy Savior Ballpark, Tuesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. Bring your flashlights and blankets for the movie “Home” on the big screen beginning at 8 p.m. Join in for a fun-filled evening loaded with games, prizes, face painting, and visits from several characters. Fire and law enforcement personnel will also have several displays on hand. Hotdogs and homemade chili, popcorn and drinks will be provided. This event is a non-alcoholic event.

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Alton H. Laussade, IV, of Raceland, and James J. Rodrigue II, of Bayou Blue, of Troop 820 in Bayou Blue, recently celebrated their Eagle Scout Court of Honor on July 11. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest and most honorable rank attained in Boy Scouts. Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Boy Scouts, said: “In our land only the bravest of the brave shake hands with their left hand, because to do so, we must drop our shields and our protection.” Alton is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Alton Laussade III and James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Rodrigue.

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HOMES

House For Sale: 3 br plus bonus room, 1 ba, lg. kitchen, dining rm, lg. yard, newly remodeled, Cut Off area. Asking $125,000. Call 985665-7375. _________________ Trailer & Lot For Sale: Lease Purchase. 3 br, 2 ba, $4500/down, $900/mth, Serious inquiries only. call 985258-4861. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 337-5172341 or 337-5172340. Golden Meadow, 3 br, 2 ba, home, 1840 sq ft on piers. Lot 146x120, carport, garage/workshop, and municipal sewerage. No owner financing. No rent to own available. _________________

LAND

Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks. Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s. Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $ 3 0 0 0 / m t h , $1000/dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________

Warehouse Building For Rent/Lease: 1200 sq ft, office space included, Hwy. 1, Larose/50’ of bayou side property included. $1500/mth, $1000/dep. FMI call 985-665-7375. _________________

FOR RENT

Apt. For Rent: 1 br, $550/mth., $550/dep. Larose area. Also Trailer For Rent, 3 br, 2 full baths, lg. master bedroom, custom made, all remodeled very nice, front & back porch, lg. yard, $900/mth plus deposit. Must see. Call Scott at 985-291-1146 or Lucy at 985-6964785. _________________ Room For Rent: $350/mth, $200/dep. no couples, no pets, no bills. Cut Off area. Call 850-723-8231. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br in Galliano. Partly furn., shed, with w/d, FMI call 475-7763 or 985-637-7763. _________________ Commercial Building For Rent or Lease: 18190 W. Main St., Galliano. $1500/mth. FMI call 985-665-2834. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent in Cut Off area. $1000/mth, $600/ damage dep. Utilities included. Call 985278-0122. _________________ 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 _________________

Bonne Vie Subdivision

Lots Fronting 80’ on Hwy. 308 Extending in depth to Bayou Lafourche Lots starting in the upper 30s

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Trailer For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $850/mth, $100/dep. Small pet allowed. Must be able to pass background check; also 3 br, 1 ba, Trailer For Rent in Larose, $950/mth. Both include utilities. FMI call 985-532-1067. _________________ Double Wide Mobile Home For Rent in Lockport: Unfurnished, 4 br, w/Jacuzzi and master bath, non smoker, $1200/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-2585666. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Cut Off: 2 br, 2 ba, $850/mth, $600/dep. no smoking, no pets, w/appl., Call 985-6324723, leave message. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets. $800/mth, $600/dep. Call 985278-8974. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, 2 ba, $650/mth, $400/dep. Call 985-278-8974. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: partly furn., 3 br, 2 ba, quiet neighborhood, 179 W. 67th St., no pet, no smoking, $750/mth, $500/dep. includes water and yard work. FMI call 985-6917064. _________________ 3BR, 1ba. mobile home for rent located at 313 Comeaux Dr. in Lockport. $700/mo and $700/ deposit. Contact 985-2585273 or 985-2586610. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Newly remodeled, unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, lg. living rm, & kitchen, laundry rm. Located in Cut Off area. No pets, no smoking. Asking $700/mth, $700/dep. Must sign 6-mth. lease. FMI call 985693-7040. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 102 W. 4th St., Apt. #4, 2 br, 1 ba. $675/mth, $550/dep. Utilities not included, on-site laundry. Call 985-6913104. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, $800/mth, $800/damage dep., plus utilities in Golden Meadow area. FMI call Frank at 985-665-1220. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apts. Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. For Rent spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 FMI. _________________

House For Rent: 4 br, 2 ba or commercial property, 16600 W. Main, Cut Off. Available Aug. 15th. $1400/mth plus utilities. Call 985-6326188. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood, quiet area. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________

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2015 Sabre 5th Wheel For Sale: 34 TBKO, “Platinum Edition” special ordered, 3 slides, too many extras to list, like new. NADA $52,000, Asking $49,000. Call 504234-1281. _________________ 2006 31 ft. Cavalier Camper Trailer: Must sell! Queen bed, sofa sleeper, bunk beds, shower, tub, full size frig., heat/air. Call 985-6651449. _________________

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Garage Sale: 250 Comeaux, Dr., Lockport. Wed. & Thurs., Aug. 5th & 6th, 7 am to 2 pm. Collectibles, clothes, furn., toys, etc. _________________

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In need of an occasional driver to take me on errands & appts. Must have a car. A woman preferred. Call 985-6936569 for interview. _________________ Salon U is looking for a licensed & experienced Nail Technician, Massage Therapist, Esthetician and/or Hair Stylist. Please contact Rosalyn Chiasson at 985-696-4540. _________________ 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 _________________

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Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveway, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ 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 curtisorge ron@gmail.com _________________

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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985693-4316. _________________ 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 985-447-6214 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. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ 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 _________________ 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. _________________

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In Loving Memory of Her 3rd Anniversary In Heaven SHANTELLE HANCOCK

From, Family & Friends _____________

In Memory Of DUSTY RICHARDEL

Born: 2-9-1988 Died: 8-5-2010 It has been 22 years since Dusty’s passing affected our lives. He would want sweet memories to fill our hearts; even if our souls need to shed some tears. He touched the lives of many with his wit, charm and the gift of laughter. Dusty has been greatly missed by his family and friends. We can only hope that time will be our friend and give us comfort. He will forever be in our hearts guarding and guiding us as one of God’s angels. Love, Family & Friends _____________

In Loving Memory JACOB CHAISSON

Sunrise: 2-8-1989 Sunset: 8-2-2009 Six years ago on that Sunday morning when that State Trooper said we needed to get to the hospital quickly, we knew our lives had changed forever. And although it’s been six years already, we can recall that day like it was yesterday. The pain does dull somewhat, but the emptiness never leaves. Your leaving left a void that can never be filled. Love and miss you so much, MeMe and Poppee, Rachel, Raven, and Jordan _____________

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RAYMOND INSPRUCKER Raymond C. Insprucker, also known as “Doc” or “RC”, passed away Monday July 27th, 2015 at the age of 70. Born June 23rd 1945 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Ray was the only child of Martin and Wanda Insprucker. He resided in Seven Mile, Ohio until 1965 when he married Jeanette Lykins. Shortly after, Ray joined the U.S. Army and was approved for Officer’s Candidate School in 1966. While serving his country, he and his wife Jeanette were blessed with the birth of their only child, Linda in 1968. Ray completed his tour of duty in 1969 as a 1st Lieutenant, commanding a basic training unit at Fort Jackson, S. Carolina. Upon completion of his Army service, Ray attended the University of Cincinnati and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. In 1971, he went to work for Kodak in Rochester, NY as a systems analyst. While in New York, he pursued his life-long dream of learning to fly and accomplished that goal when he obtained his pilot’s license. Ray and his family left New York in 1977 for Louisiana where he began working on the oil rigs as a chemical engineer. Ray returned to school in 1987 where he earned a Master’s Degree in Audiology. He would continue his education, and in 2002, he graduated with highest honors, earning his Doctorate of Audiology Degree. Ray was married to his second wife, Rosalie Miller, from 1999 through 2007 and ran a successful Audiology practice until his retirement in 2008. It was then that Ray moved to Florida to reunite with his family and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. It was during this time that Ray re-established his love of motorcycle riding. Ray was a man who truly treasured his family and friends, and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Insprucker, his daughter, Linda Seltz, son-in-law, Ralph Seltz and his three grandchildren, Katelyn and Kendall Rodriguez and Christian Seltz. There will be a Memorial Service for Ray on Saturday August 1st at 11:30 a.m. at the Lohman Funeral Home in Daytona Beach with a gathering of friends and family beginning at 10 a.m. Condolences may also be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Ray’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project for the benefit of wounded war veterans. You can make donations on their website at www.woundedwarriorproject.org ____________________________

MIGUEL DARDAR, SR. Miguel “Tito” M. Dardar, Sr., 75, a lifelong native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away July 28, 2015. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 30, from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and at Our Lady of Prompt Succor from 8:00 a.m. till funeral time. Funeral mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Serigny Cemetery. He is survived by the mother of his children Marina V. Serigny; children, Cindy Dardar, Miguel Dardar Jr. (Lynette) and Cheryl Dardar; 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren with 2 on the way; brothers, Omar J. Dardar, Summergill Dardar, and Raymond Dardar Sr., and sister Arthensie Dardar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Omar M. Dardar and Valentine J. Dardar; brother, Antione Dardar, and sister Gurly Dardar and Antionette Dardar. He was a great father, great grandfather, and great great-grandfather that loved to cook for his family and had no enemies. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It almost seems as if something is working against you this week, Aries. It could just be your overactive imagination. Channel your energy into a creative project. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You may get swept away in some lifelike dreams this week, Taurus. It may be difficult to discern when you’re awake or asleep. Don’t get carried away. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A professional predicament may have you feeling as if you have been run ragged. Regroup, even if it means taking a few days off. This time away is just the remedy you need. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 It’s nearly impossible to stick to your schedule this week, Cancer. Too many things will pop up, and you’ll be spending your time juggling multiple responsibilities. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your imagination may push you in the wrong direction this week. Daydreaming instead of getting things done is risky. Focus on the tasks at hand.

KATE GRAMMER Kate Duet Grammer, 75, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away on July 26, 2015. Visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Thursday, July 30 from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, July 31 from 8:00 a.m. till funeral time. Funeral mass was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Rickey Guidry (Karen) and Deirdre M. Guidry (James), their father Albert J. Guidry; daughters, Jaimie Grammer, and Patricia Hope; grandchildren, Justin, Devin, Khalid, Benjamin, Jacob, Lucas, and Hope; great grandchildren, Cole, Hunter, Logan, Bailey, Trey, Demi, and Lorelai; Godchildren, Barry Robichaux, Lisa Cheramie, and Stacy Lerille; sisters, Linda Lefort (Chester) and Joan Guidry, and brothers-in-law Ronald Helmer Sr. and Roger Blanchard Sr. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Jaqueline; husband, Jack Grammer; beloved son Kelly Bouffanie; grandchild, Tracy Cantrelle; parents, Edison and Sisca A. Duet; inlaws, Leander and Agnes Guidry; sisters, Naomie Cheramie, Rita Blanchard, Mary Ann Helmer; niece and nephew, Corey Guidry and Rachel Cheramie. Special thanks to Greta, Mary Lynn, and her caretaker Linda Lee Joseph and Krystal. Falgout Funeral Homes of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________

DAVID PLAISANCE David P. Plaisance, 54, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away July 28, 2015. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 30, at Freedom Worship Center of Galliano from 9:00 a.m. till funeral time. Funeral service began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Pamela A. Plaisance; children, Dane Plaisance, Deana Plaisance, and Danielle Plaisance; grandchildren, Cade, Caroline, Blake, Aleah and future grandchild Hailey; parents, Earl J. Plaisance and Gladys C. Plaisance; brother, Tobie L. Plaisance, and sisters Debbi Dufrene, Helen Schouest, and Susan Pontif. He was preceded in death by birth parents, Mary Helen Schouest and Edward Schouest, and brother Glenn Schouest. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your coworkers will come through in a big way this week. Make the most of this opportunitity to work together as a team, and it will pay dividends going forward. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a little daydreaming can be good for the soul. Give daydreams their due time, but remember to refocus on real life as well. You’re up to a challenge you face this week. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your schedule is about to clear up so now is a great time to take some time off. You deserve a break after buckling down for so long. Relax and enjoy yourself. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You know what needs to be done, Sagittarius. You may not have enough manpower to get everything accomplished, so put out a few feelers to see who is up to helping. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, continue with your consistent approach to handling your many responsibilities. You’re juggling a lot these days, and you’re benefitting from your work ethic.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, adhere to your original plan this week, avoiding distraction until the tasks at hand are a distant memory. Your plan is reliable and sure to work. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It’s nearly impossible to hide your emotions right now, Pisces. So why not share them and get some support from friends and family?

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Confections are a staple of Valentine’s Day, when couples afford themselves a little indulgence at the dessert table. Couples who adhere to glutenfree diets may worry that the dessert menu offers little they can enjoy without getting an upset stomach. But gluten-free couples can still top off their meal with a delightful dessert. The following gluten-free recipe for cannoli from Jeanne Sauvage’s “Gluten-Free Baking for the Holidays” (Chronicle Books) is just as delicious as traditional cannoli, ensuring gluten-free men and women need not skip the last course this Valentine’s Day. Cannoli Makes about 20 cannoli Cannoli shells 11/2 cups Jeanne’s Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (see below) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 extra-large egg plus 1 extralarge egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash 2 tablespoons cold marsala or white wine 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Tapioca flour for dusting Neutral-flavored oil, such as rice bran or canola, for frying Filling 1 pound fresh sheep’s or cow’s milk ricotta cheese, drained 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons grated orange zest 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional) Mini semisweet chocolate chips for decorating (optional) To make the cannoli shells, in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and granulated sugar. With a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut or squish the butter pieces into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles sand with pebbles. Add the whole egg and mix with a fork until completely combined. Add the marsala and use your hands to combine. The dough should come together but not quite hold together. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together. You may not need all the water or you may need more the humidity of your kitchen will determine the amount. Knead the dough in the bowl for 1 minute or make it smooth and ensure that everything is evenly distributed. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. This will allow the liquid to distribute throughout the dough, as well as let the dough firm up a bit. Dust your rolling surface with tapioca flour. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Place it on the floured surface and dust with tapioca flour. Roll out to a 1/8-inch thick. Using a 31/2-inch cookie cutter, cut out as

many rounds as you can. Place the rounds on a small plate, one on top of the other. Roll out the scraps and cut more dough rounds. Cover the stack of dough rounds with plastic wrap so they don’t dry out. Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 325 F on a candy thermometer. Working with one dough round at a time, brush off the tapioca flour with a pastry brush. Put the round on another plate - this will be your working plate. Place a metal cannoli tube in the middle of the dough round. Bring one side of the dough round up and over the tube, then bring the other side up and over the tube. Dip a finger in the egg wash and use it to seal the edges, pressing them together gently. You will want to feather the top edge over the bottom edge a bit to make sure that the edges are firmly sealed. If they aren’t, the tubes of dough will unwrap in the hot oil. Have ready a cookie sheet lined with two layers of paper towels for draining the cannoli shells. Line a large plate with paper towels. Using tongs, carefully lower the doughwrapped cannoli tubes into the hot oil. As you place the tubes in the oil, the oil will start to foam - this means that the dough is cooking. Cook only as many tubes as will fit comfortably in your pan, allowing some space between them so that they can fry all the way around. Fry, turning the tubes a few times so they don’t burn on the bottom, until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using the tongs, remove the tubes to the lined cooking sheet to drain. Be sure to monitor the oil so that the temperature remains between 320 F and 325 F. When the tubes have cooled enough that they can be handled but are still hot, gently remove the shells from the tubes and place on the lined plate to cool completely. If a shell sticks to the metal tube, place a layer or two of paper towels on the counter, then hit the end of the metal tube on the lined counter while holding the cooked shell. This should dislodge the shell. Let the metal tubes stand until they are cool to the touch. Repeat the process until all the dough rounds are fried. Allow the oil to return to 325 F between batches. To make the filling, place the drained ricotta in a medium bowl. Discard the liquid. Add the granulated sugar, orange zest, chocolate chips, and cinnamon (if using) and stir until combined. Spoon the filling into a pastry bag fitted with a wide round tip. Pipe the filling into one end of each shell, then turn the shell and pipe the filling into the other end. Dust confectioners’ sugar (if using) over each cannoli. Dip the ends of the cannoli into a bowl of mini chocolate chips (if using). The cannoli should be served soon after filling, or they become soggy. Store unfilled cannoli shells in an airtight container fitted with a paper towel (to absorb moisture) at room temperature for up to 7 days.

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Points To Ponder

A penny saved is a government oversight. The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends. The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement. Birds of a feather flock together … and then crap on your car. He who hesitates is probably right. Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty are XL.’ If you think there is good in everybody, you haven’t met everybody. If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame. The sole purpose of a child’s middle name is so he can tell when he’s really in trouble.

There’s always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don’t hurt. Did you ever notice: When you put the two words ‘The’ and ‘IRS’ together it spells ‘Theirs.’ Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know why I look this way. I’ve traveled a long way and some of the roads weren’t paved. You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks. Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today, it’s called golf. Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth … AMEN!

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 27, 2015 Thibodaux Police Department Megan Renee Harris, 24, Thibodaux. Theft of goods, hit and run driving w/o personal injury (2 cts). Travis Nora, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Lance Robertson, 33, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (3 cts). Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jeramie P. Brunet, Jr., 22, Schriever. Contempt of court (2 cts). Dwayne Paul Joseph, 39, Baton Rouge, Contempt of court (3 cts). Laci Lynn Lanclos, 33, Port Barre, LA. Fugitive from justice. Jeremy Perio, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Gerrel Talbert, 21, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Bernard Gaudet, 26, Chackbay. Possession of meth. (felony), poss. of xanax (felony), poss. or dist. of drug para. Brandon Martinez, 35, Lockport. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Louisiana State Police Brandon Martinez, 35, Lockport. Failure to drive on right side of road, failure to report an accident, DWI 3rd offense (felon). JULY 28, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Claude Herman Galmore, 55, Houma. Contempt of court (6 cts). Devin Ray Ingram, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts). Ataizi Westerman, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 cts). Lance Landry, 41, Chackbay. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (felony). Thibodaux Police Department Dallas Jacob Ledet, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts), fugitive from justice. Albert King, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Arthur Hebert, 41, Labadieville. Leased movable, obtain by false representation, failure to return or surrender. Kendell Howard, 24, Thibodaux. Driver must be licensed, contempt of court (3 cts). Hunter Perk, 19, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle with suspended license, other offenses, display of temporary registration license plates, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Brenda Franklin, 46, Napoleonville. Theft (felony). Lockport Police Department Amber Lasserre, 22, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Probation/Parole James Eads 48, Raceland Violation of probation/parole. JULY 29, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Chandler Walthers, 24, Houma. Contempt of court. Carr Coleman, 45, Raceland. Fugitive of Terrebonne. Chez Dupuy, 24, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Renard Richard, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (8 cts), fugitive of Terrebonne.

Willis Trosclair, 34, Thibodaux. Possession of firearm by convicted felon. Jody Landry, 39, Raceland. Fugitive warrant. Karl Richardson, 18, Thibodaux. Carnal knowledge of juvenile. Dusty Eschete, 34, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders. Roni Bergeron, 23, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders. Michael Ray, 54, homeless. Enter/remain after being forbidden-movable structure.

Low-cost spay/neuter program available to pet owners Lafourche Parish residents are eligible for discounted spay and neutering services. Pet owners will pay a fraction of the total cost. Visit the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter at 934 Hwy. 3185 in Thibodaux, or call 985-446-3532. Shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Residents must provide a photo ID and proof of residency in Lafourche Parish. If the animal was adopted from the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, documentation must be provided. All appointments must be made at the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter. Email lpas@lafourche gov.org for more information. The most important thing to know about spaying and neutering is that it saves lives. In every community in every state, there are animals sitting in shelters waiting for homes. Only about half of those dogs and cats will ever get one. The other half will be euthanized.

Each year, about 3.7 million animals are eutha-

Eddie Matthews, 49, Thibodaux. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thibodaux Police Department Jonathan Johnson, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Brandon Arcement, 22, Thibodaux. Possession or dist. of drug para., poss. of marijuana 3rd offense, and subsequent offenses (felony). Jerry Harris, 23, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer, cruelty to juvenile’s w/force/violence.

nized (American Humane Association). Five in 10 dogs and 7 in 10 cats in shelters are euthanized simply because there is no one to adopt them.