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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Louisiana 1st state in Deep South to expand Medicaid BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is becoming the first state in the Republican-dominated Deep South W to expand its Medicaid program, with more than 233,000 people already enrolled in the government-financed insurance coverage that begins Friday. Medicaid expansion fulfills one of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ main campaign promises, embracing the health law championed by President Barack Obama after years of GOP stonewalling in Louisiana. See Medicaid Page 3-A

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Lafourche to hire special counsel to investigate coastal use permits

Know where to pop …

MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

Parish President: Lafourche has no intention of filing suit against oil companies

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By Buster Avera Contributing Writer

V MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE •The LAROSE Lafourche Parish Council met • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE Tuesday and unanimously passed a

resolution to hire the Block Law Firm “for legal services concerning Coastal Use Permits.” Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle said he has been advised by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry to take this step in order to gain a “seat at the table” if any settlement is made with the oil and gas industry over damage done to Lafourche and other coastal parishes by misuse of these permits. The Coastal Use Permit process protects the state’s valuable coastal resources by making certain that any digging or dredging is done in accordance with strict environmental guidelines established by the state. While Cantrelle and Jerald Block of the Block Law Firm made it clear that Lafourche is not filing suit against oil and gas companies, they said the parish needs to join into the process with the state, or forfeit potential monetary awards. “What the attorney general asked is to have somebody be at the table and monitor the damages in Lafourche Parish,” Cantrelle said. “We probably have 60 percent of all the coastal permits, more than all the other parishes. So we’re going to monitor them and we’re going to give them a figure.”

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While it’s OK to pop fireworks in most of Lafourche Parish during the 4th of July holiday, it is banned within the town limits of Thibodaux and Golden Meadow, except in Oakridge Park. Fireworks can be sold and discharged on Saturday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4, the hours extend from 9 a.m. to midnight. On Tuesday, July 5, partygoers can still legally pop their leftovers from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Beach goers urged to check advisories before getting in water

With 4th of July weekend upon us, many people will be heading out for fun in the sun. Beach goers need to check the Department of Health and Hospitals’ (DHH) advisory website to see what beaches are under advisory due to abnormally high bacteria levels. Currently two sites in Grand Isle are under advisory, Grand Isle State Park sites 3 and 4. The Louisiana Department of Health Beach Monitoring Program tests water at 24 beach sites along the Louisiana coast to determine whether the water quality meets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) criteria. LDH analyzes the beach water for Enterococci Bacteria. These bacteria represent those commonly found in sewage pollution, and which could cause

disease, infections or rashes. These analyses are performed on a weekly basis from April 1 through October 31. According to WVUE, there have been nine cases of flesh-eating bacterial infections this year in Louisiana, one as recent as two weeks ago in Grand Isle. DHH officials urge swimmers to be aware if they swim at a beach without an advisory, because it takes inspectors five days to get their test results back when they are looking for bacteria in the water. Anyone with an open cut or sore should think twice before swimming in Gulf waters. To view the status of Louisiana beach advisories, visit http://dhh.louisiana.gov/ index.cfm/page/288

Repairs made to the Lockport to Larose levee near Hamilton Street in Larose.

MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

TUITION AUTHORITY Higher education leaders have pushed for years for the Louisiana Legislature to relinquish its authority to set tuition rates across college and university campuses. After years of unsuccessful efforts, they finally won support for a measure by Sen. Dan “Blade” Morrish, R-Jennings, to let the state’s four public college system management boards raise their own tuition and fees — if they can persuade voters that they won’t hammer parents and students with repeated cost hikes. Continued rounds of budget cuts that stripped hundreds of millions

The North Lafourche Levee District (NLLD) has invested over $2 million in levee and drainage projects over the past year to provide greater protection to North Lafourche communities as the 2016 Hurricane Season is now entering its second month. As NLLD Executive Director Dwayne Bourgeois told the Daily Comet in a June 8 article, the agency has made levee repairs on the Lockport to Larose Levee System, including emergency repairs to a section of levee near Hamilton Street in Larose.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana voters this fall will decide whether college systems can boost their own tuition rates, whether to sock away money from oil price booms into savings and whether to rewrite the state’s corporate tax laws. Lawmakers passed six proposed constitutional amendments during their three legislative sessions that stretched from February until June. All the amendment proposals will be on the Nov. 8 ballot at the same time voters are choosing a new president, the person to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and the state’s six U.S. House members.

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JP Bash set for July 9 at COYC

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VBS to be held this week at Bethel Baptist

Bethel Baptist Church, 122 Matherne St. in Bourg, will host Vacation Bible School from July 4 - 8, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. There will food, music, crafts, skits, games and bible activities. This is a free event for children ages, PreK to 6th grade. FMI call (985) 2781974.

LRD3 to meet Tuesday

The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District No. 3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission Building, Galliano, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Fire Dept. to host blood drive and tours

With the serious shortage of replacement blood in our community, Lafourche Fire District #1 Volunteers will host a blood drive on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fire Station #2, 4474 Hwy. 1 (next to U.S. Hwy. 90 and LA 1 overpass). A meal and refreshments will be provided. Also available will be fire station tours, fire apparatus will be present for your viewing, membership information, application for free smoke alarms and children’s activities.

Tickets on sale for CASA fishing tourney

CASA of Lafourche will host their second annual fishing tournament, A Reel Change for Kids, on July 9 at Bridgeside Marina in Grand Isle. The tournament will begin at 5 a.m. with weigh in starting at 5 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. Individual entry tickets are $20 for adult; $10 for children under 12. Entry ticket includes a meal after weigh in. All of the proceeds from this event go directly to CASA of Lafourche. Sponsors are needed. To receive a sponsorship form, please contact the office at (985)446-6600 or Ashley Barrios with State Farm at (985)632-0988.

The fourth annual JP Bash will be held July 9 at the Cut Off Youth Center, starting at 3 p.m. DJ Boura will play from 4 - 8 p.m. and Drunk Punch Ponies will play from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will also be plate lunches, a live auction, a silent auction, raffle, half and half drawings, face painting and much more. Tickets prices are as follows: ages 13 and up, $10 advanced, $15 at door; ages 3-12, $5 advanced, $10 at door; ages 2 and under are free. For advanced tickets, raffle tickets or more information, visit Me-Maw’s Cajun Cuisine, Scotty Boura at 985-278-9285 or Lorey Boura at 985-2581147. All proceeds to benefit Troop-C Grant a Wish in Jory Pitre’s name.

Lunch fundraiser to benefit cancer patient

A fundraising event is planned to benefit Mitsy Dufrene who has been diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer called synovial sarcoma, one of the rarest forms of soft tissue cancer in the world. Mitsy will be undergoing extensive chemo for the rest of her life to keep it controlled. The event is set for Sat., July 9 from 11 a.m. – till, at the American Legion Home, 921 Veterans St., in Lockport. Jambalaya plate lunches can be purchased for $7 in advance or at the door. Dine-in or take out. The fundraiser will feature music, a raffle, live auctions, a bake sale and more. Contact Kevin to purchase tickets at 985-2583081. Donations can also be made at any United Community Bank location to the “Mitsy Dufrene Benefit Fund”.

Fire dept. to hold youth event in July

Lafourche Fire District #1 Volunteers, in conjunction with Nicholls State University’s new Summer Colonels in Action Camp, is hosting a Fire Prevention and Safety Presentation including Types & Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers. The Colonels in Action Camp is a new offering for 2016 that focuses on older youth in grades 6 to 8. The camp will take place on Thursday, July 14 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at LFD #1 Volunteers Central Fire Station, 112 St. Phillip St., Raceland.

All materials and instruction will be provided at no charge and is open to all children in this age group. Parents are required to sign their child(ren) in prior to 9 a.m. and sign them out at 11:30 a.m. Parents reserve your child’s participation by calling: LFD#1V Fire Prevention Director Robert Theriot at 985-537-6152.

LPSO to offer handgun course July 9

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a beginner handgun course on Saturday, July 9, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. Class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until around noon. This course will include the following: handling and shooting safety, parts and operation, ammunition, shooting fundamentals, range shooting and more. Cost for the course is $50, and advance registration is suggested. Register online at www.lpso.net/beginnerhandgunreg or for more information, contact Lt. Lafate Day at (985) 5324327 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net. Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).

Enrollment open for anger mgmt. classes

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, July 14, 21, 28. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.

SLHS announces dates for physicals

South Lafourche High School will do physicals on Monday, July 18 for those students wishing to try out for athletics. Athletes are to report to the athletic field house according to the following schedule: Seniors, 6 p.m.; Juniors, 6:30 p.m.; Sophomores, 7 p.m.; and Freshman, 7:30 p.m. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s physical form will be the only one that will be accepted. The athlete’s medical history on the form must be completed and signed by the parent or athletes will not be able to take a physical. Forms can be picked up in the front office at SLHS prior to July 18.

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A free Saints Training Camp is coming to the SL Bantam Football Field in Larose on July 23. Registration for the Saints Training Camp and SL Bantam Football will be held on July 19, 20 and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. by the concession stand at the Larose Civic Center. Participants MUST register in advance for this event. Register and pay online for SL Bantam Football at www.slbantamfootball.org For more information, please visit the Facebook page at SL Bantam Football; or call Isaac Dantin at 985226-2069.

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Assumption deputies find diaper-clad 2-year-old on highway

LABADIEVILLE, La. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies say a 2year-old wearing only a diaper was found standing alone in the middle of a state highway in Assumption Parish after leaving a home without being noticed. Sheriff Leland Falcon said in a statement Wednesday deputies arrested 41year-old Ivone Pina, of Labadieville, on a charges of child desertion. Falcon said the child was supposed to be in Pina’s care, but deputies believe the 2-year-old had been gone for no more than 30 minutes from a home where Pina was watching the child. When deputies spoke to Pina on Tuesday, Falcon says she told them she believed the child was still in the home. ________________

9 new state wildlife enforcement agents graduate

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — There are nine new state wildlife and fisheries enforcement agents on the force. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries graduated its 30th cadet class Wednesday during a ceremony in Baton Rouge. After six months of intensive physical and academic training, officials say the newly commissioned agents are ready to begin enforcing hunting, fishing and boating regulations that govern the use of the state’s natural resources. The department’s secretary, Charlie Melancon, told

the new agents that in their job, they’re the “last line of defense in ensuring our wildlife and fishery management plans are carried out so that future generations can enjoy everything Louisiana has to offer.” The new agents are assigned to Allen, Caddo, Catahoula, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, Vernon and Winn parishes. ________________

Shrimp season to close July 3rd in the majority of inside waters

(Baton Rouge, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the 2016 spring inshore shrimp season will close at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 3rd from the Mississippi / Louisiana state line westward to the western shore of the Freshwater Bayou canal, except for that portion of the open waters of Mississippi Sound and the open waters of Breton and Chandeleur Sounds seaward of the double-rig line. All remaining state inside waters as well as all state outside waters seaward of the Inside/Outside Shrimp Line will remain open to shrimping until further notice. ________________

Louisiana gets $2.4 million from foreclosure settlement

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State Treasurer John Kennedy says more than 4,000 borrowers in Louisiana are owed money from a settlement with mortgage servicers stemming from the 2008 housing bubble burst. Kennedy is urging residents to check the department’s Unclaimed Property database to see if they’re owed any of that cash. Kennedy, in a news release Thursday, said the state had just deposited more than $2 million that is owed to Louisiana residents

Coverage is key with infants and sunscreen

Now that the kids are out of school, summer vacation is in full swing and families are spending more time outdoors. It’s extremely important to make sure all members of the family are protected against the sun, especially infants who can become seriously ill from sun overexposure. There are potential dangers of exposing babies six months and younger to the sunshine, such as dehydration and sunburn. Dr. Megan Hartman with Ochsner St. Anne and mother of three offers tips for keeping the youngest safe during the day. “During the summer, it is hard to resist the allure of the sun. However, when it comes to sun protection, we have to be diligent. Babies younger than 6 months really do not have the same defensives against sun exposure and dehydration as older people do,” said Dr. Hartman. “Because of this, it is recommended that sun avoidance be taken. If this isn’t possible, we can take some simple steps to make sure that our babies are protected.” Tips for infant safety include: Avoid bringing infants out in direct sunlight, particularly from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. That’s when UVA and UVB rays are most intense and damaging If it’s unavoidable that an infant will be in the sun, parents should try to make it brief and dress their infant in protective clothing including a wide brimmed hat which covers their ears and neck, sunglasses with 99 percent UV protection and loose-fitting, light-colored, cotton, long sleeved clothing For babies under six months of age, parents should only apply very small amounts of sunscreen to areas of unprotected skin, as chemicals in sunscreen can cause irritation and rashes at this young age. For children older than

six months, it is important to use a “broad spectrum” sunscreen It is best to choose children’s products SPF 15 or greater, unscented and made for sensitive skin. 80 percent of the sun’s UV rays can penetrate clouds, so infants can be sunburned on cloudy days. Sunscreen should be applied 15-30 minutes before exposure and reapplied every two hours if the child gets wet. Parents should also be wary of dehydration. A few signs to look for are fewer tears, red skin, sticky mouth secretions and decreased urine output. If you sense your baby is dehydrated, plan to provide extra breast milk or formula. In addition, be aware that young infants create less sweat, which is the body’s primary mechanism of cooling. So it’s best to time outings during cooler, less sunny times of day in order to keep an infant safe. Bottom line: coverage is key, so whether you are relying on shade, clothing, or sunscreen, make sure every inch of you and your little ones are protected from the sun’s harmful rays. For more specific information, always remember to contact your physician.

and his office wants to get that money to them. The average borrower is owed at least $300. Kennedy says the parishes of Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, St. Tammany and Caddo have the largest number of borrowers in line for money. Residents can check for missing money online at www.LATreasury.com or call the toll-free hotline at 1888-925-4127 Monday through Friday. ________________

Job training requirements starting for 52,000 on food stamps

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — New job training requirements are kicking in for thousands of non-working, childless adults in Louisiana who receive food stamps. Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the executive order in April. The requirements begin Friday. The Department of Children and Family Services says about 52,000 food stamp recipients, who get a maximum of $194 in assistance each month, will be affected by the order. The non-working, childless food stamp recipients will have to go in person to one of 59 state Business and Career Solution Centers for job search assistance and referrals to available adult education programs. People who are working or in school are exempt. Edwards has maintained a federal waiver of work requirements for childless adults in the food stamp program, while enacting the job training and placement requirements. ________________

$200M oil spill damage payment expected Friday in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana was expecting Friday to receive $200 million from BP, the first portion of the state’s settlement for economic damages associated with the 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne updated state officials Thursday about the payment, which is earmarked to fill state budget gaps. Louisiana is expected to receive up to $1 billion from BP as compensation for the spill’s economic damages, with payments to arrive over 15 years. Lawmakers earmarked the rest of the money for the state’s “rainy day” fund and an elderly trust fund. The economic damages dollars are separate from an estimated $5.8 billion Louisiana is expected to receive in other civil penalties from violations of environmental laws, money that’s required to be set aside for coastal restoration projects and environmental rehabilitation. ________________

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be looking into it so that if there is some sort of settlement, we will get our share. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sacrifice the millions we might get,â&#x20AC;? said Jerald Block, representing the Block Firm and speaking on behalf of the parish. In March, The Advocate reported that Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is â&#x20AC;&#x153;seeking to assume control of nearly 40 lawsuits filed by three parishes (Jefferson, Plaquemine, Cameron) that allege oil and gas companies violated their permits and caused significant damage to coastal properties.â&#x20AC;? Block said the litigation could result in a large monetary outcome, between one million and ten million dollars. He said other parishes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Terrebonne, St. Mary, St. Bernard and St. Martin parishes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have hired their own lawyers as well. Councilman Jerry Lafont was wary that participating in a lawsuit would be costly to Lafourche as oil companies would move out of the parish and the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lafourche Parish depends on the oilfield,â&#x20AC;? Lafont said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be the ramification if we file suit against the oil companies? If they are going to pull out of Lafourche Parish, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to lose millions. Is it worth suing versus losing our economic engine in Port Fourchon?â&#x20AC;? In a press release following the council meeting, Cantrelle reiterated his promise that Lafourche will not file any suit with the oil and gas industry. Said Cantrelle: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to make it clear that Lafourche Parish has no intention of filing suit against any oil company. We have never considered joining or filing a lawsuit. The council was simply asked to retain legal repre-

sentation to assist in quantifying potential damages the parish may have incurred through coastal use permits and activities associated with them. The parish needs to preserve its rights should the State of Louisiana bring forward some sort of settlement with the energy industry and retaining counsel allows us to preserve those rights.â&#x20AC;? Note: The Louisiana coast has been reshaped over the last several decades by the loss of its wetlands. Since the 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the state has lost nearly 2,000 square miles of land and it is estimated that $50 billion would be needed to repair it.

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Bourgeois said the agency spent about $2 million on small levee repairs and some tie-ins on the Lockport to Larose Levee System. The District also began the 80 Arpent Canal maintenance and dredging project in 2015 to improve drainage in Thibodaux and neighborhoods north of LA 308. Critical levee and drainage work like this will increase over the next year as the NLLD begins to collect a new quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2015. Â The tax is expected to generate an additional $2.2 million per year that will allow the NLLD to sell bonds for construction of larger projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re transitioning to getting more projects ready. Now with the sales tax, we have the ability to go to the bond market and do some of these projects faster,â&#x20AC;? Bourgeois said. Combined, the Terrebonne Levee District, and South and North Lafourche Levee Districts have spent more than $60 million since last hurricane season to build and fortify levee systems, providing the highest level of protection to date for Terrebonne and Lafourche communities with more on the way.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand that this is a Southern state. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a conservative state, with a majority of the legislators Republican. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always said the idea of expanding Medicaid is not right versus left, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right versus wrong,â&#x20AC;? Edwards said. Adults ages 19 to 64 with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about $16,400 for a single adult or $33,500 for a family of four â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are eligible for the coverage through one of Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medicaid plans administered by managedcare companies. Joyce Brock, a 62year-old Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cashier, enrolled for the coverage and was looking for a primary care doctor to monitor her asthma and test her for diabetes. Uninsured, she had struggled to cover the costs of inhalers and other medication, whose costs she estimated at $300 a month. Medicaid expansion will help her pay for prescriptions and get

routine checkups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been crying for Medicaid,â&#x20AC;? Brock said, signing up at a Baton Rouge clinic. Louisiana is the 31st state to expand its Medicaid program. The Edwards administration estimates 375,000 people will get insurance from the expansion over the next year, 70 percent of them full-time workers in industries such as food service, tourism and construction. As a state lawmaker and when running for governor, Edwards advocated for Medicaid expansion as a way to improve health outcomes in a state where 13 percent of residents are uninsured and nearly a quarter of the population lives in poverty. About 6,000 people already have signed up in Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home parish, and the governor tells the story of a woman approaching him at church with her 5-year-old son, saying she had been unable to afford a surgery she needed. Now, the governor said, the single mother with three jobs is enrolled in Medicaid with the surgery scheduled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of the day, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have that story being replicated all across the state of Louisiana, in families rich and poor, black and white, Republican and Democrat,â&#x20AC;? he said. Enrollment for 185,000 people was fasttracked by shifting them from existing health programs that had less coverage and fewer benefits, including thousands in the New Orleans area served through a community clinic program started after Hurricane Katrina. Edwards signed the expansion order on his first full day in office in January, reversing the refusal from his Republican predecessor Bobby Jindal, a one-time candidate for president who described the expansion as too costly and as growing an inefficient model of health care. Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature had blocked expansion efforts in prior years. But GOP legislative opposition largely disappeared once Edwards entered office â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and after the program was estimated to save the cashstrapped state $184 million in the new budget year. The federal government will pick up the full cost of the health services through 2016. After that, Louisiana will pay a share that eventually increases to 10 percent. But to make the model work, habits of getting coverage primarily through emergency rooms will have to be broken, and doctors and clinics will have to agree to see the large influx of patients being added to the Medicaid rolls. Health Secretary Rebekah Gee said her department was working on incentive programs to encourage health providers to take the new patients. The governor said payments to Medicaid doctors will have to go up, though he gave no timeline for that to happen. ___

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income forecasts have been adjusted to reflect recently-passed tax increases, providing a balanced budget for the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016-17 fiscal year, which started Friday. But that balance could be shortlived, as more financial problems loom for state government. Economists have warned the state could close the books for the current fiscal year with a deficit as large as $200 million. Also, Gov. John Bel Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; administration says Louisiana might have to take out a short-term loan to keep cash flowing and government services operating until taxes are collected. The Revenue Estimating Conference â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which creates the income forecasts for state tax, license and fee collections â&#x20AC;&#x201D; met on Thursday to adjust the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income projections to account for the $263 million in taxes raised in the just-ended special session. The group also updated revenue forecasts with new fee hikes passed in the earlier regular legislative session. Total adjustments added up to about $371 million. Adding a level of uncertainty, the Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief economist Greg Albrecht noted that the impact of some of the approved tax increases and reworked tax breaks were indeterminable and, therefore, not included in the new forecasts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have upside potential,â&#x20AC;? Albrecht said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we have downside risk as well.â&#x20AC;? The tax hikes did not spare state agencies from budget cuts. The budget going into effect on Friday includes reductions to K-

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12 public education, the TOPS college tuition program and corrections programs. State agencies are also being urged to keep in mind the size of a potential deficit from the current budget carrying over to the new financial year. The deficit for the 2015-16 budget could be as much as $200 million, but Albrecht said until the books for that period are officially closed in the fall, the exact size of the gap is unknown. The governor has asked agencies to set aside 5 percent of their budget allocation in reserve in case midyear cuts are required to close a deficit. The Edwards administration, the treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office and legislative leaders also are in talks about the possibility Louisiana may need to take out a shortterm loan in September to pay bills in the new budget year. The state usually borrows from its own savings accounts until tax collections, fees and other payments roll in to the treasury. But former Gov. Bobby Jindal and lawmakers raided many of those accounts to patch together prior budgets, leaving the state with fewer reserves for short-term borrowing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a real upsidedown position,â&#x20AC;? said Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chief budget adviser. First Assistant State Treasurer Ron Henson said local governments regularly use short-term borrowing options to finance services as they await tax collections. The last time state government took out a short-term loan to pay for operations, however, was thirty years ago. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth. Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week. Utility included in rent.Store on site. Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers. Call 985-637-4133, asks for Tommy. We appreciate our customers and it shows!

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One Bedroom, One Bath House For Rent: Washer/ dryer/ stove; all utilities and lawn care provided by landlord; Larose area; $750 a month, $750 damage deposit. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936, leave a CLEAR number to call. No texting. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Single bedroom; all utilities included; washer/ dryer provided; no pets allowed; no smoking. $675/month and $500/deposit. Call 985-798-5800. _________________ New Reduced Price! Trailer for rent: 3BR, 2ba. in Golden Meadow on a private street. 985-677-1155.

Multiple Properties For Rent: Sm. 2 bedroom Trailer, utilities paid, $650/month, $650/deposit, Larose area. 3 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Cut Off. $850/month, $850/deposit. Large 2 bedroom Apt. water paid, Larose area, $650/month, $650/deposit. Large 3 bedroom Apt, water paid, Larose area, $750/month, $750/deposit. 1 year lease on all rentals. Call 985665-2548. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, located at 313 Comeaux Drive. $650/ rent and $600/deposit. (985) 258-6610 or (985) 258-5273. _________________ Apt For Rent: Newly remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedroom; 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; laundry room; located in Cut Off area; no smoking; no pets. Asking $700/ rent and $700/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom, partly furnished. Golden Meadow. $500/ month; $300/ dep. Call 985-4757696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Townhouse For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 ½ bath; 151 West 124th St., Apt. #3. Appliances, grass cut, good neighborhood. $600 a month; $600 deposit. Call John at 985-691-8313. _________________ Camper Spaces For Rent: in Golden Meadow. $340/ month. Call 985-4757696 or 985-3980172. _________________

Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided. Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. $700/mth. $500/dep. Galliano area. Next to Lady of the Sea. 985677-0915. _________________ Apartment For rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. Located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts., Apt. 4 is available for $675/ mth., $600 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ Ask about FREE RENT Move In Special! Large 2BR, 1ba. apt. in Cut Off. Pets welcomed. Furnished and unfurnished units available. Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with lease. $750/sec. deposit. To see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626. _________________

For Rent: 2 bd., 2 ba., Trailer in Larose. Sits on private lot in quiet neighborhood. $750/mth. Call 985691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Quiet Place/ Quiet Person! Trailer for Rent: Single person; no pets; no children. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished. $650/mth., $500/dep. Utilities/ cable included. Call 985-691-3104 for application. ONLY QUIET/ CLEAN PEOPLE APPLY PLEASE! _________________ REDUCED! For Rent: 3 bd., 1.5 ba., executive style home with cathedral ceilings; large porch; near G.M. Upper (153 Nichols St.); wood floors; dishwasher; fridge; oven. $1,000/mth., $1,000/ dep. Call 232-1948. _________________ For Rent: little house; single occupancy or couple; utilities paid; grass cut; $650/mth., $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. Located in Larose. _________________ For Rent: 3bd, 2ba. home in Galliano. $900/mth with a $500/dep. plus utilities. Call 985-2587808 or 985-677 -1889. _________________

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3 Rentals Available: 2 Story House for rent: 5 bedroom; 3 bath in Golden Meadow. $1200/mth. Also, 1 bedroom, 1 bath in Valentine. $500/mth. Utilities paid. Also, 4BR, brick home in Cut Off. $900/mo. Call 985691-7078 or 985-2787375. _________________ Studio Cottage For Rent: Single occupancy (1 person). $600/mo and $300/damage dep. All utilities paid. Lawn service provided. Private laundry mat on site. Located in Larose. 985-665-9618 or 985-859-3953. _________________ House For Rent: Nice 3bd., 2ba. located at 160 West 214th St. in Galliano. Golden Meadow school district. PROMOTION: $500 for 1st Month’s Rent! $975/mo. & $975/ dep. Call 985-6375567. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Huge 3 Family Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, July 7 and 8 from 7am til. Located at 131 Felix St., Larose. Approx. 2 miles north of Intracoastal on LA 1. Kitchen items, home décor, knick knacks, linens, books, jewelry, electronics, homemade items, handbags, shoes, camo, clothes and so much more. We have sizes from xs to 4xl. Lots of new or gently worn items and brand names. You don’t want to miss it! _________________ Huge Community Donated Garage Sale July 5-8 from 8am to 4pm at 296 West 57th St. All proceeds go to good cause. _________________

MERCHANDISE

For Sale: Snapper lawnmower. Like new. Call 985-258-5857. _________________ For Sale: Above ground double tomb with marble door. Behind Our Lady of Succor Prompt Church in Golden Asking Meadow. $3,000. Call (985) 258-7688, (985) 2584641, or (985) 6651468. _________________ For Merchandise Sale: New Yamaha Cheap. Clarinet. Also, 5 ft. bush hog, 6 ft. finishing mower, 6 ft. grader blade and a forklift. Call (985) 2584472 or (985) 2584475. _________________

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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 _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Property inspection company is seeking a field Rep to service Houma, LA and surrounding areas to perform residential property inspections. Field Rep will obtain photos and measurements. Field Rep is responsible for accurate/timely completion and submission of field reports via our website. Experience is preferred and some construction background is helpful. Military and/or retired welcomed. Please send resume with contact information to resumes@nationalis.com. _________________ Clerical / Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South/ Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has an opening for a heavy equipment operator that also holds a Class B CDL with air brakes with clean driving record. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Operations Manager- Doerle Food Service in Port Fourchon, LA. Will manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations to ensure maximum service levels to our customers within a safe work environment. Will oversee their supervisors ensuring training, development and team building. Requires core computer skills, strong interpersonal communications, and 5 years production management experience preferred. For more information and to apply: www.doerlefoods.com _________________ A local company is looking to expand its Accounting Department and is in search of an Accounts Receivable Clerk. Must be able to create invoices, enter invoices into 3rd party systems, call customers for payment, pay close attention to detail, have a high school education/ GED and a degree/certification is preferred. Must successfully pass a physical and drug screen. Please send resume to acct.clerk0112 @gmail.com _________________ SBL Construction is hiring an operator Foreman and Roustabouts. Must be able to pass drug screen and physical, have dependable vehicle to and from work, have a good work ethic and have a TWIC card. FMI Call 985-665-1220. _________________

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Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Joseph (Champ) Edwards & Sons 125 West 15 St., Larose, LA Wash and Wax all cars, trucks and boats. Call (985) 6934613. _________________ Lawn Care I cut grass, weed eat, do trim work. Free estimates, low rates. Call 985-855-5716. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Need your grass cut? Call Bruce’s Lawn Care. (985)677-6264. Free estimates. Low rates. _________________ Plaisance Sheet Metal Summer Sale! All gutters, patios and roofing, 15% off. Now through August 19. Call for your free estimate, 985-632-4936. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Swimming Lessons Teacher certifies in lifesaving and swimming. Years of experience dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained. Heated pool. Summer sessionslessons taught morning or afternoon during June and July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI Call Mona at 985-6960229. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service. 985-691-7570. _________________ 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. _________________

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HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen _________________________

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OBITUARIES

EULA M. BOURG

Eula M. Bourg, 84, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Friday, July 1 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Friday with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Roy Bourg, Dean Bourg, Tim Bourg (Tosha); daughters, Irma Bourg (David), Verna Ponville (Bobby); brothers, Horace “Pete” Matherne, Gary “Pookie” Matherne; sisters, Beulah Boudreaux, Mary Delaune; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fergus Bourg; daughter, Lolita Bourg; parents, Marcile and Annie Fonseca Matherne and brothers, Charley and Oakland Matherne. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _________________

DONALD WAYNE HICKS

Donald Wayne Hicks, 87, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and long-time resident of Cut-Off, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on June 25, 2016. Visitation will take place on Friday July 1 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano from 6 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday July 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9 a.m. till service time. The United Veterans League will perform military honors at 10 a.m. with Funeral Mass beginning at 11 a.m.. Burial will be in the church cemetery after the service. He is survived by his loving companion, Barbara Danner, son Lester Wayne Hicks, son Gilbert Lee Hicks and his wife Teri Albro Hicks, daughter Kristy Hicks Thompson, and grandchildren Eric Francis, Adrian Thoma, and Meagan, Jenna, and Connor Hicks. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Charlotte Barras Hicks, parents Luther Wayne Hicks and Blanche DeMary Hicks. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a member American Legion Post #379 in Bedford, Texas, an avid LSU fan, and was very accomplished at hand tooling leatherwork. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Donald Wayne Hicks’ name to the Cancer Memorial Fund, at 602 Creekwood Court, Ennis, Texas 75119, or to the USO. _________________

IDA BILLIOT

Ida Billiot, 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away June 27. Visitation will take place on June 29 at Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. and on June 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. till service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 12 noon with burial following at Cheramie Cemetery. Mrs. Ida is survived by her sons, Manson Billiot, Jr. and companion Linda, Randy Billiot and companion Dena, Floyd Billiot and wife Brigette; daughters, Ella Perez and husband Edel, Fay Esteban and husband Nick, Lucy Leger and husband Carl, Angie Billiot and companion Bobby, Stella Billiot and companion Peanut; 22 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and special friend, Harriet Pierce. Mrs. Billiot was preceded in death by her husband, Manson Billiot Sr.; parents, Norbert and Ella Boura Schexnayder; siblings, August Schexnayder, Lillian S. Stanton, Gladys S. Stanton, and Melba Schexnayder. She loved dancing and her children and grandchildren and family gatherings. _________________

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TOWN OF GRAND ISLE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TOWN MEETNG TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 6:00 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Bladsacker then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker. ABSENT: Council Member Stephen Resweber; Police Chief Euris Dubois Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to amend the agenda as follows: 3-A A resolution addressing golf carts on the beach 3-B Executive Session – Legal Matters 4-A Minutes of the June 17, 2016 special meeting for approval Motion by Council Member Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to close the agenda as amended. The following resolution was jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2705 A resolution suspending Section 90-46 of the Grand Isle Code of Ordinance prohibiting automobiles on the beach within the municipal municipal limits of the town and allowing golf carts access to the beach. WHEREAS, the Grand Isle beach is a large beach and it is necessary for its citizens and visitors to be able to use golf carts to access the beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: Section 90-46 of the Grand Isle Code of Ordinances will be suspended to allow golf carts access to the beach in the municipal limits of Grand Isle and any and all other sections of the Code that would prohibit the use of golf carts access to the beach by licensed drivers is also suspended, al long as the golf carts are used in a safe and reasonable manner. Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Stephen Resweber This resolution was declared adopted this 28th day of June, 2016. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Bladsacker and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the June 14, 2016 town meeting as written. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of the June 17, 2016 special meeting as written. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which was then offered for adoption by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and seconded by Council Member Leoda Bladsacker: ORDINANCE NO. 944 An ordinance adopting the Town of Grand Isle operating budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: the following line item totals and fund balances are hereby adopted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, as more fully set forth in the attached document. REVENUES EXPENDITURES FUND GENERAL FUND $3,337,450 $3,419,910 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 698,540 695,340 UTILITY FUNDS 1,102,085 1,068,467 Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Stephen Resweber This ordinance was declared adopted this 28th day of June, 2016 and becomes effective on said date. A hearing was held on the following proposed ordinance which will again be hear at the regular meeting of July 12, 2016 at which time it will be eligible for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. _____ An ordinance requested by Blandco, L.L.C. (Wesley Bland) to approve a proposed reconfiguration of a portion of Lot 5, Block E, of Tropical Landing Subdivision, Addendum No. 1, to create a new addendum to Tropical Landing Subdivision, into individual Lots 1 through 16, Block E of Tropical Landing Subdivision, Addendum No. 2, all in accordance with a plan prepared by Charles L. McDonald Land Surveyor, Inc., entitled, “PROPOSED ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO TROPICAL LANDING SUBDIVISION, A REDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 5A, LOCATED IN SECTION 28, T22S-R24E, TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA”, dated 2 DECEMBER 2014, REVISED 8 DECEMBER 2014, REVISED 6 APRIL 2015, REVISED 14 APRIL 2015, REVISED 6 MAY 2016. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to appropriate $612.00 for the purchase of two tires for the Boom Trash truck. The following resolutions were introduced with a hearing scheduled for the regular meeting of July 26, 2016 at which time they will be eligible for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. ____ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town of Grand Isle (Taxing district) of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said Parish for the year 2016, for the purpose of raising revenue:

MILLAGE General Alimony 6.810 mills (Tax for: e.g. General Alimony, Library, Maintenance) Water and Gas Systems 5.060 mills (Tax for: e.g. General Alimony, Library, Maintenance) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Jefferson shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2016 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law RESOLUTION NO. _______ NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town of Grand Isle (Taxing district) of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2016, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rate(s) are: Adjusted Rate 2016 Levy General Alimony 4.810 mills 4.810 mills (Tax for: e.g. General Alimony, Library, Maintenance) Water and Gas Systems 5.060 mills 5.060 mills (Tax for: e.g. General Alimony, Library, Maintenance) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Jefferson, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2016 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by no less than two-thirds of the total membership of the taxing authority voting in favor as required by Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B). The following resolutions were jointly offered by the Council: RESOLUTION NO. 2706 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with Jefferson Parish for the acceptance of $25,000 to be used to tourism and provide economic development for the Town of Grand Isle. Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Stephen Resweber This resolution was declared adopted this 28th day of June, 2016. RESOLUTION NO. 2707_ A resolution requesting the State of Louisiana, through the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, to conduct a survey and an assessment of the remaining anchors and other relics of the BP Spill in the vicinity of Grand Isle to determine the location of such obstructions in order to avoid further damage to fishing gear, equipment, and bodily injury to the citizens of Louisiana. Vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Leoda Bladsacker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Stephen Resweber This resolution was declared adopted this 28th day of June, 2016. Motion by Council Member Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to convene into executive session at 7:11 p.m. Motion by Council Member Bladsacker seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed to re-convene into regular session at 7:29 p.m. Motion by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. seconded by Council Member Lafont and unanimously agreed upon to approve the beer and liquor licenses renewal for fiscal year 2016-17 as per the list submitted by the permits department. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed upon to approve payment of Grand Isle Shipyard, Inc. invoice of $10,408.78 for repairs to the Bayou Rigaud Drainage Pump. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to approve Taylor Power Systems Standby Generator Industrial Maintenance Service Agreement for 2 full PMs & 6 inspections at a yearly cost of $6,865.00. Council Member Jay Lafont requests/reports: Council Member Lafont stated that as this is his final meeting as a Council Member he wishes to say that he enjoyed working for the Town of Grand Isle and working with the Council. He stated that maybe someday he would return. Mayor Camardelle and the Council Members thanked him for his service and stated that he did a great job in representing the Town. The Mayor stated that he also did a great job in representing the American Legion.

Sunday, July 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Mayor’s report: 1. Stated that the Head Start program has been dissolved here in Grand Isle but the Jefferson Parish School System will hopefully pick up pre-school age class. 2. Met with Al Robichaux with the Senior Center to hopefully get more active with the seniors on a daily basis. 3. Thanked the Council Members for attending the District J LMA meeting last week in Golden Meadows. Joe Chauvin with Grand Isle Shipyard Engineering was recognized and reported that the work on the repairs to the Hurricane Protection Levee on the west end of the Island was completed. The funding was from Jefferson Parish and CPRA and thanked Governor John Bel Edwards for his help. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Clifford Santiny, Jr. and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle

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. JUNE 27, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Christopher Chauvin 23, Raceland. Violation of protective orders. Dwayne Johns, 24, Cut Off. Contempt of court (4 cts); violation of probation/ parole. Taylor Lachney, 22, Lockport. Fugitive. Macie Smith, 18, Golden Meadow. Theft of assets of aged/disabled person; unauthorized use of access card as theft. Cody Theriot, 34, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Ashley Matherne, 33, Thibodaux. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic. Thibodaux Police Department Alvin Bates, 48, Gray. Contempt of court (2 cts); possession or distri-

bution of drug paraphernalia (2 cts) JUNE 29, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Aishia Ringo, 39, Houston, TX. Contempt of court. Dianne Tyler, 60, Thibodaux. Intimidating, impeding or injuring witnesses/ officers. Jeffery Gales, 52, Raceland. Contempt of court. Brandon Terrebonne, 41, Raceland. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish (2 cts); contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Gregory Dent, 52, Gray. Terrorizing. Thibodaux Police Department Toby Blanchard, 37, Thibodaux. Theft. Jordan Landry, 31, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana; possession of methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Melissa Rodrigue, 31, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana; possession of methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Reginald Kennedy, 58, Thibodaux. Simple burglary, immovable structure.

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A small town doctor was famous in the area for always catching large fish. One day while he was on one of his frequent fishing trips he got a call that a woman at a neighboring farm was giving birth. He

TOWN OF GRAND ISLE SPECIAL CALLED TOWN MEETING FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016 9:00 A.M.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Council Member Resweber then followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – Ray Santiny, Jay Lafont, Clifford Santiny, Jr., Stephen Resweber, Leoda Bladsacker ABSENT: 0 GIS Engineer Oneil Malbrough was recognized and explained the status of the development of the situation of making emergency repairs to the Hurricane Protection Levee which was damaged during recent bad weather. After having called an emergency meeting on June 6, 2016 to declare an emergency bids were solicited for and received to make the repairs to the levee. On June 15, 2016 GIS Engineering received three bids for the Emergency Rehabilitation of Grand Isle and Vicinity Project as follows: 1. Bertucci Contracting Company, LLC ..................$292,600.00 2. Lil Man Construction, LLC..............................503,200.00 3. M. Matt Durand, LLC...............................914,000.00 Based on GIS Engineering evaluation it was recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bid of Bertucci Contracting Company, LLC. A joint motion by the Council was unanimously agreed upon to accept the low bid of $292,600.00 of Bertucci Contracting Company, LLC for the emergency repairs to the Grand Isle and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Levee. Motion by Council Member Lafont seconded by Council Member Resweber and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 a.m.

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.

Weighing in

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David J. Camardelle, Mayor Town of Grand Isle ATTESTED: Ray A. Santiny, Town Clerk Town of Grand Isle

rushed to her aid and delivered a healthy baby boy. The farmer had nothing to weigh the baby with so the doctor used his fishing scale. Despite the baby appearing to be small in size, he weighed in on the doctor’s scale at 21 lbs 13 oz.

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Sunday, July 3, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Spiritual writers from the past can help our spiritual development

Here are some quotations from spiritual writers from all eras to help our spiritual growth. St. Benedict (480-547) was an Italian priest who founded the Benedictine Order of Monks. He reminds us, “You change your life by changing your heart.” St. Basil the Great (330-379) was the Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor. He encourages us by saying, “There is still time for endurance, time for patience, time for healing, time for change. Have you slipped? Rise up. Have you sinned? Cease. Do not stand among sinners, but leap aside.” Fr. Bede Jarrett, OP (18811934) was an English Dominican priest and a noted historian and author. “God cannot cease to love me. That is the most startling fact that our doctrine reveals. Sinner or saint he loves and cannot well help himself. Magdalen in her sin, Magdalen in her sainthood, was loved by God. The difference between her position made some difference also in the effect of that love on her, but the love was the same, since it was the Holy Spirit who is the love of the Father and the Son. Whatever I do, I am loved. But then, if I sin, am I unworthy of love? Yes, but I am unworthy always. “Nor can God love me for what I am, since, in that case, I would compel his love, force his will by something external to himself. In fact, really if I came to consider, I would find that I was not loved by God because I was good, but that I was good because God loved me. My improvement does not cause God to love me, but is the effect of God’s having loved me.” St. Boniface was born in Anglo-Saxon England 672 and assassinated in the Netherlands 754. He was a leading figure in the Anglo-Saxon mission to the Germanic parts of the Frankish Empire during the 8th century. He talked about being loyal to the church. “In her voyage across the ocean of this world, the Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship but to keep her on her course.” Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471) was a Dutch priest and the author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the most popular Christian devotional books. He talks about our oneness in Christ. “Inasmuch as we have one Father in heaven, God, we are all brothers of Christ, and it matters not from which city or country we are gathered here or whether our parentage be noble or lowly. The one God created all of us, governs us, and cares for us. God has called us by his external word, and daily by interior contrition he calls us to the one beatitude, our final end. “This one God has promised to give himself to us as our future reward in the presence of the angels and amid the universal happiness of the citizens of heaven. Therefore, since this one God calls us, redeemed by one price, and imbued by the one Spirit, let us endeavor to love and serve one another. If we wish to be pleasing to Christ, then let us bear one another’s burdens and in charity pray for one another, for God is in each of us, and each of us is in God.” St. Augustine (354-430), was a Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings influenced the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was the bishop of Hippo Regius is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers in Western Christianity for his writings. He asks us, “What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others. That is what love looks like!” The Lafourche Gazette will be closed Monday, for the 4th of July Holiday!

The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held it’s monthly birthday party on June 14. Those celebrating birthdays in June were Pearl Aysen and Anna Perrillioux. Seniors who would like to join in for birthday parties, cards, pokeno, exercise or lunch can call 532-5930, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Kevin Bruce - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

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

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

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

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

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

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m. Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Valentine Baptist Church

Christian Family Center

Bethel Baptist Church

Community Fellowship

9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Welch

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin

11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

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

In late April, the Larose Senior Citizens took a bus trip to Washington, D.C. They toured the State Capital building, visited several Smithsonian museums, Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial and all the war memorials.

If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Victory Life Church

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

632-7575

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

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

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

GIS

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

B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats Martin Quarters (985) 632-2727

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

PENTECOSTAL

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

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

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

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

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

Insurance Agents

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

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18190 West Main St., Galliano

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

House of Prayer

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (Across from Golden Motors

Bible-based Sermons Saturdays 3 p.m. - Wednesdays 7 p.m. 985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

MORMON

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

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Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential

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

SPANISH

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300