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Sunday, August 23, 2015

Lafourche watercraft millage rate third highest among coastal parishes

Candidates for governor discuss coastal issues

No bridge for 3 months …

By: Doug Cheramie, II Contributing Writer

Heather Chaisson Contributing Writer

On Tuesday evening, the North Lafourche Levee District (NLLD) held a meeting where Parish Assessor, Wendy Thibodeaux, presented on the massive millage rates in Lafourche Parish. “Lafourche is 20% higher than Terrebonne Parish, which is right next door. Lafourche’s rate is 131.93 mills and Terrebonne’s is 105.91 mills,” says Thibodeaux. The effects of the millage are that watercrafts are choosing to dock in surrounding parishes with a cheaper millage rate. With the downturn of the oil field, boat owners are looking to hold onto every penny possible. Why is this bad for Lafourche? In 2014, the parish made over $52 million in taxes from the docking of these watercrafts. Therefore if the boats leave the parish, it will lose out on millions of dollars which could go to greatly benefitting Lafourche. See NLLD Page 5-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, AUG. 24

LAFOURCHE PARISH FIRE DISTRICT #3 Board of Commissioners 6:30 p.m. Fire Central 17462 W. Main - Cut Off TUESDAY, AUG. 25 LAFOURCHE PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. West Main - Cut Off

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Expect delays! According to a report from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the West Larose Vertical Lift Span Bridge will be closed, beginning Wednesday, August 26, at 7:00 a.m. for a period of approximately 3 months. The bridge will be completely shut down to vehicular traffic to allow the contractor to raise the bridge, remove the old painting system and repaint the structure towers and main span. DOTD says the bridge will be made operational should a tropical storm move into the Gulf with any path near the Louisiana coast.

Common Core: Committee begins review of Louisiana education standards MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Amid an ongoing political storm over Common Core educational standards for public schools, a state committee began Wednesday to review Louisiana’s educational benchmarks — but some feared the deadline is too short and the panel would end up rebranding the controversial standards that started the debate. The 26-member standards review committee, which held its first meeting in a hotel ballroom, was created by state lawmakers to comb through the grade-by-grade English and math yardsticks to determine which ones should be kept, tossed or tweaked. The review came in response to loud criticism of Common Core. The Common Core standards have been adopted by more than 40 states to better prepare

students for college and careers. Opponents say the standards are developmentally inappropriate and part of federal efforts to nationalize education. The committee includes teachers, other educators, school administrators, higher education officials and parents and has even more members on various subcommittees. It will submit its recommendations to the state education board in February after public hearings in Shreveport, Alexandria, Crowley, Covington and New Orleans. “The work that you’re going to do is of such importance because it presents the opportunity for the future of Louisiana,” Senate Education Committee Chairman Conrad Appel, R-Metairie, told committee members in a wide-ranging public comment period early in the day. See Committee Page 5-A

Grand opening …

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26 LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 10:30 a.m. Fourchon Office

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For the first time in memory, candidates seeking the governor’s office in Louisiana gathered Tuesday to discuss coastal issues as a sole topic. The four contenders, Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne, State Representative John Bel Edwards, and U.S. Senator David Vitter, met on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. Asked what the first actions they would take as governor regarding coastal issues, Dardenne responded that he would immediately seek the assistance of the federal delegation in Washington to seek out additional avenues for funding as well as reissue executive orders to insure that all components of the coastal master plan were being carried out to their capacity. “I would also hold a summit of all stakeholders in the issue and use the weight of the governor’s office to make sure that the plan for restoration was being moved forward,” Dardenne said. Edwards noted that the first thing that must occur is to have “honest budgeting” and to only spend money allocated for coastal projects on coastal issues. “We have to stop taking money from one issue and giving it to another based on expediency,” he said. “We, as a state, must also make a more robust appeal to Congress for funding and prove that we are responsible in the spending of it.” See Candidates Page 5-A

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Governor candidates Scott Angelle, Jay Dardenne, John Bel Edwards, and David Vitter, participate in a forum Tuesday specifically focusing on the state’s coastal issues. The primary election is Oct. 24.

Television networks looking back at Katrina DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer

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Chef Randy Cheramie addresses the attendees Thursday at the opening of the new Lanny D. Ledet Culinary Arts Building that houses the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University. The Institute is the first four-year Culinary Degree Program offered at a U.S. public university.

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NEW YORK (AP) — ABC’s Robin Roberts and Fox News Channel’s Shepard Smith, who anchor specials this weekend about the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s devastating Gulf Coast landfall, both had reasons to avoid the topic. Mississippi native Roberts reported on the hurricane in 2005 while living through a harrowing few hours not knowing whether her mother and sister had survived. Smith was the point person for a network with many viewers who did not want to believe that government mismanagement had cost people their lives. See Katrina Page 5-A

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Sunday, August 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use! Lockport KCs to host dinner benefit Sun.

The Lockport Knights of Columbus, 719 Seventh St., will host their monthly fundraiser dinner on Sunday, August 23 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. The menu will consist of baked chicken, rice dressing, green beans, salad and bread for a donation of $8. Desserts and soft drinks will also be sold.

Early registration due for Bell Ringers 5K

The Bayou Bell Ringers are hosting a family-friendly 5K run/walk on Saturday, September 19 at the Lockport Bayouside Park. Early registration for $25 is available until August 24. Race day registration will start at 7:30 a.m. until race time at 9 a.m and

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.

will be $30. Organizers will serve white beans, jambalaya and hamburgers. Fingerprinting for children and health screenings will also be available. For more information, please contact Pam at 985691-7239 or Brenda at 985855-6895.

Chamber luncheon slated for Aug. 27

Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, will be the Lafourche Chamber’s August Bayou Briefing presenter. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, August 27 at the Larose Civic Center. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon to start at noon. Reservations are required. Contact the Chamber to reserve your seat by calling (985) 693-6700, by emailing lin@lafourche chamber.com or by registering online at www.lafourche chamber.com.

Registration Tues - Fri. for Jessie Tree program

St. Joseph Church in Galliano is now accepting applications for its 2015 Jessie Tree Program. Anyone with children ages infant to 15 years, that lives between Old Safari Heights and West 201st St. on Hwy.

Congrats Erica on the purchase of your 2015 Chevy Equinox ..... Marcie Dufrene

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1, East 95th St. and East 149th St. on Hwy. 308 or Sonic and Days Inn on Hwy. 3235, that receives food stamps and may need help with Christmas this year, can fill out applications at the St. Joseph Church meeting room on the following days: * Tuesday, August 25th from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m.; * Wednesday, August 26th from 12 to 3:30 p.m.; * Thursday, August 27th from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. and; * Friday, August 28th from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. No applications will be accepted after this date. No phone calls please!

Commodities to be given out Wed., Thurs.

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26 at the Cut Off Youth Center and Thursday, August 27 at the Raceland Recreation Center.

Quarterly commodities to be given out Aug. 27

The Lafourche Parish Council and Community Action’s 3-Month Commodities distribution schedule is as follows: • Raceland area, 115 Texas St., Raceland: August 27, November 19, starting at 11 a.m. • Galliano area, 16241 W. Main, Cut Off: October 22, starting at 11 a.m. For more information call 6323989. FMI call 537-7603.

Adult flag football registration due Thurs.

LRD#3 adult flag football registration for men and women ages 18 and up is ongoing through August 27. Individuals and teams welcomed. Contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478 or Ryan Pitre 805-3271.

French church service slated for Aug. 28

The First Baptist Church on Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow will be having a French service on Friday, August 28. Supper will be service from 5:30 till 7 p.m. with services beginning at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Herman Callais, Pastor.

Horse camp to be held August 29 in Galliano

A one day horse camp will be held Saturday, August 29 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Roduz Ranch, West 190th Street in Galliano. Children will get to interact with farm animals, especially horses, and will learn about the parts of the horse, horse safety and will be able to ride in the arena. Cost is $45 per student. All students need to register before the day class begins. FMI (985) 475-7272 or (985) 637-7273.

Classmates sought for Class of ‘85 reunion

The South Lafourche Class of 1985, 30-year class reunion organizers are looking for all classmates that may not have been reached via Facebook. Please send contact info and payment to: SL Class of 1985, P.O. Box 873, Larose, LA 70373. A mass for deceased classmates will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Reunion party/dance will be held at St. Joseph Recreation Center, 8 p.m. to midnight, (Halloween night), with the family picnic on November 1 at the Larose Regional Park at 11 a.m.

For the second time, 8-yearold AJ Matherne of Golden Meadow donated his curly locks to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. His most recent donation measured 10 inches in length.

Abby Dupierre, a student at South Lafourche High School, attended 4-H University on June 23-26 and took 2nd place in insect identification. Abby was awarded a trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Letters and Opinions

Triche appreciative of support at Roast

I would like to thank everyone involved in putting on such a memorable event, especially the committee: Brent and Jennifer Duet, Ted and Ruth Falgout, Dot and Larry Weidel, Ted and Jane Savoie and Dudley and Pam Callais. Special thanks to the Larose Civic Center and its staff, volunteer, and senior citizens. A big thank you to this amazing community in which I live and have built a fifty-year career around. It truly was an incredible sight to stand on that stage and see the Civic Center filled to

capacity. Last but not least I would like to thank my family: to Annette who has always stood by my side, supported and encouraged me; my girls and son-inlaws who have made me proud to be your Dad and who have given me seven wonderful grandchildren whom I love and adore; and my grandchildren who have given me two great grandsons who are the best and funniest ever. I am deeply humbled to receive such an honor and incredibly grateful to ach ad every one of you. May God bless you. Sidney Triche Larose

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NEWS IN

BRIEF Evidence of infidelities spreads online in wake of hack

LONDON (AP) — Husbands and wives across the world are being confronted with their partners’ extramarital affairs after a catastrophic leak at adultery website Ashley Madison spewed electronic evidence of infidelity across the Internet. Online forums were buzzing Thursday with users claiming to have found evidence that their significant others were on the dating site. In Britain and Israel, parliamentarians have been put on the defensive after their email addresses were identified in the trove. And in Australia, one woman appeared to learn — live on air — that her husband’s details were

registered with the site. Family law experts are divided on the likely offline impact of the leak, but Los Angeles-based divorce lawyer Steve Mindel predicted an uptick in business for him and his colleagues. “We’re all saying: ‘It’s going to be Christmas in September,’� Mindel said. “Pretty soon all of this stuff is going to surface and there’s going to be a lot of filings for divorce directly as a result of this.� ___

Quadruplets born to 65-year-old German woman leave hospital

BERLIN (AP) — Doctors in Germany say the quadruplets born prematurely to a 65-year-old woman three months ago have been allowed to leave the hospital. Berlin’s Charite hospital said Thursday that doctors would continue to monitor the babies, who all weigh more than 2.5 kilograms (5 pounds 8 ounces). Baby Neeta and her

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3 firefighters die in wildfire after vehicle crash

TWISP, Wash. (AP) — Three U.S. Forest Service firefighters died after their vehicle crashed and was likely caught by flames as they battled a blaze Wednesday in Washington state, authorities said. Four other firefighters were injured. The casualties came as firefighters on several fronts fought against raging wildfires advancing on towns in the north-central part of the state. The accident occurred near the town of Twisp, the National Forest Service said, relaying information from Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers. “The firefighters were engaged in initial attack operations and were involved in a vehicle accident when it is believed that the fire overtook the vehicle,� Rogers reported, according to the statement from Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It wasn’t immediately clear if the four injured were also involved in the accident. ___

Houston-based retailer Stage Stores to close about 90 stores

HOUSTON (AP) — Stages Stores Inc. plans to close about 90 underperforming locations. 1001136.1

Sunday, August 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Sunday, August 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The second installment of Treasures from “Proverbs to Live By” This is the second installment of “Proverbs to Live By: Timeless Words of Wit and Wisdom.” “Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours.” – Swedish Proverb. This is practical advice

for good healthy living. Jesus is always telling us, “Do not be afraid” and “Love one another as I have loved you.” Maybe we need to be less critical and more positive. It’s also a good idea to look at the way we eat. We all need to slow down. “A person who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.” – Chinese Proverb. Often in life, we get caught up in doing things good or bad that demand all of our attention. We see this in the military. People go off to war and are trained to kill and when they come home, the adjustment to civilian life is very difficult. Many things can consume people: gambling, drugs, alcohol, jobs, hobbies, etc. “Dismounting” can be very painful and dif-

ficult. “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.” – Thomas Edison. Edison acquired a record number of 1,093 patents (singly or jointly) and was the driving force behind such innovations as the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb and one of the earliest motion picture cameras. He also created the world’s first industrial research laboratory. He was smart but he did a lot of perspiring. Are we willing to use our talents according? “You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair.” - Chinese Proverb. All of us will experience sadness in our life. But we don’t want to become a sad person. We have to deal realistically with our losses in life. We always have to go through the cross to obtain new life. “They who give have all things; they who withhold have nothing.” – Hindu Proverb. We find happiness in giving. We open our hands and hearts when we give to others. When we hold onto our possessions, we close our arms and our hearts. “It is in giving that we receive.” “Don’t marry for money; you can borrow it cheaper.” – Scottish Proverb. How true! Many marriages go wrong because someone marries for the wrong reason. The only question that needs to be answered is: Can I live and share life with this person for the rest

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Freedom Worship Center

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off

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. Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Valentine Baptist Church Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss - www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

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

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

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

Greater New Fountain 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

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

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. Jim Mooring

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. Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 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 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. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.co

St. Hilary of Poitiers South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Galliano

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

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. Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

Pictured is Barry Bellanger, Lockport Knights of Columbus Council 3054 Knight of the Month for May, 2015.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

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

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

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

Open Door Revival Center

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 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 Dicipleship 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.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

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

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

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.

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

Pictured are Julie and Stacey Gautreaux, Lockport Knights of Columbus Council 3054 Family of the Month for June 2015.

Lockport Knights of Columbus Council 3054 Family of the Month for July 2015 were: 1st row Jerry Vedros; 2nd row Cynthia Adams, Glenda Swearinger, Rocklin Vedros, Debbie Loupe, and Timmy Vedros.

St. Joseph hosting monthly prayer meeting Wed.

Prayer Meeting Saturday, August 29 7:30 - 8:30 AM

The St. Joseph Church monthly prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26 at 17980 W. Main Street, from 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. Praise and worship with Sarah, Sadie and Mark Savoie. Kerry Dueche and Deacon Mel Marts will share on forgiveness and surrender for the Lord’s healing and blessing. Prayer ministry will be offered. For more information contact Houma-Thibodaux Catholic Charsmatic Renewal, email: renewalinfo@htdiocese.org or cal 985-856-4269.

Jack’s Exxon In the Garage

14807 West Main Cut Off, LA

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Sale ends August 31!

New Sunlight Baptist Church

of my life? “The grand essentials in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” – Joseph Addison. I really like this one. The book of Genesis tells us that we are to cultivate God’s creation. The curse is not the work; it’s the sweat that goes with it. We need to love someone or something to keep us going. And we need to look forward to a better world. “A person who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake.” – Confucius. We all should learn by our mistakes. That’s the best way to learn. If we are embarrassed because we have made a mistake and try to hide it, we have learned nothing at all. “It is the beautiful bird that gets caged.” – Chinese Proverb. People who have birds for pets don’t keep sparrows, they cage birds with beautiful colors. We can also cage beautiful people. We admire them and put them in a “box” where we can constantly watch them. Look at all the celebrities. Many of them do not have a life of their own. “It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.” – Benjamin Disraeli. Finding something wrong with a situation is easier than pointing out the positive aspect. Always be positive.

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.

PRESBYTERIAN

If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of this Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 985-693-7229.

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

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

632-7575

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

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

PENTECOSTAL

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

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 18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano

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

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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.

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GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

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!

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc.

Caring You Can Count On With Four locations! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

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

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

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Security

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

Candidates From 1-A

According to Vitter, his administration would take “three to five projects and put them on steroids. Accelerate them to completion or at least make significant progress on the ground with them. We can’t study any more. We also need to develop a strategy to increase funding as well as develop a campaign to significantly increase private matching funds for coastal projects.� Angelle said that in addition to seeking more funding from federal sources, “we need to make it a felony for any misappropriation of coastal funding. This money being spent properly is critical to our future and our children’s future.� He would also call a summit of all stakeholders to insure that “everyone was on the same page so the projects can move forward in a steady manner.� Vitter also pledged to veto any bills that would raid coastal funds for placement in other areas. “Coastal restoration is too important to play politics with. We need leadership to stay focused on this critical issue,� he said. Angelle also pledged to keep coastal funds from being raided and noted that the soon to be enacted federal revenue sharing with Louisiana needs to remain the “law of the land.� “We need to show the nation that this issue is worthy of national investment,� said Edwards. “We need to prove to people in other parts of America why they need to care about the coastal issues facing Louisiana and one way to begin is using the funding we now have in a timely and responsible way.� The Republican candidates are U.S. Sen. David Vitter, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne and Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle. The Democrat is state Rep. John Bel Edwards. The primary election is Oct. 24.

Committee From 1-A

Retired St. Tammany Parish algebra teacher Anthony Nichols applauded the review effort, but suggested the deadline set by state lawmakers is too short. “I question, I wonder if it is a reasonable, good amount of time to accomplish this task,� he said. Common Core opponent Kathryn Goppelt urged against only making modest changes to Common Core. “We are here today in good faith to develop Louisiana standards by Louisiana educators,� she said. “We’re not here to rebrand Common Core with a cursory review or to do

some tweaking.� Jim Garvey, a member of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or BESE, pushed committee members to “be bold in making your recommendations for changes, but keep the bar high.� BESE had planned a standards review process, but state lawmakers placed it into law as part of a deal brokered earlier this year to end legislative disputes over Common Core. Whether the review will jettison Common Core or only make modest adjustments remains unclear. Regina Sanford, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for the St. Tammany Parish school system and the person selected by the state education board to chair the review committee, pledged an open, unbiased evaluation. “It’s very important that the work that we do today provides students with a solid foundation on which to build their futures,� she said. But Sanford also suggested the discussion should steer clear of curricula, textbooks and instructional materials, saying those are decisions that are left to individual school districts. The education board will decide in March which of the committee’s recommendations to adopt. Those proposals will go to the House and Senate education committees and the governor for review. The legislative committees and the governor could reject the standards in an up-or-down vote, not a lineitem veto of individual standards. If the revised standards are rejected, Common Core stays in place.

NLLD

From 1-A

Currently, Thibodeaux is looking to get a balance for the parish. Thibodeaux states that the way to achieve this is to levee the amount of money needed for the improvements, not levee for more and put the extra in surplus. Thibodeaux used an analogy of buying a fire truck. “If the parish needs a new fire truck, I am not saying don’t buy one. What I am saying is if the truck costs $200,000, don’t levee $500,000 and put the rest in surplus.� Thibodeaux is presently going to every district to make sure that knowledgeable decisions are being made about the tax dollars. The assessor showed the NLLD members how to calculate millage rates by taking the district’s budget and dividing it by the prior year’s taxable value. By doing this, the parish will reestablish trust, incentive, investment, and balance to the community.

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Katrina

From 1-A

“The stories that are told 10 years later of what happened to people are very worthwhile,� Smith said. “It’s just very hard.� Fox News began the television remembrances Friday with “Hurricane Katrina, Storm of a Lifetime.� ABC’s “Katrina: 10 Years After the Storm� airs Sunday at 10 p.m. Fox’s chief news anchor was among many reporters who didn’t hide his anger at a failure to get help to survivors quickly after the storm, for which the Bush administration was widely criticized. Smith said he received thousands of emails from annoyed Fox viewers and expects to get more with the story being revisited. “Should we have not become emotional because so many people were upset that we became emotional on Day 4 of watching babies and old people die?� he said. “I suggest that those people who were upset because we showed our emotions in watching babies and old people die that they put themselves in a situation where they watch babies and old people die, and then give ‘em a call in 10 years and see if they want to remember it. I would venture to guess that they would not.� Fox’s show includes recollections from survivors and government officials, including former FEMA head Michael Brown and Andrew Card, chief of staff to President George W. Bush. Smith said he believed that a decision was made early in the disaster not to save some people in need, although he did not accuse anyone specifically. “Do I want people to remember what happened in Katrina?� he asked. “I don’t want to remember it, because what we did was we failed as a society. That’s what we did. All of our leaders failed.� As the title alludes, ABC’s special is more about rebirth than recollections. The stories of two women provide the centerpiece. Syrena Johnson, plucked from the roof of her New Orleans home after Katrina when she was 15, returned and is working as a chef. Diane Brugger owned a Pass Christian, Mississippi, inn and survived the flood that killed her husband and destroyed the business. She has rebuilt it. Their stories of resilience make the special more relatable to viewers who may not have been through a tragedy like Katrina but go through their own hard times, Roberts said. “It’s an unfolding story, and I talk about that,� she said. “Locals want to memorialize people who lost their lives, and they want people to see the progress. But they also want people to see that it’s still a work in progress. How long did it take to rebuild the Freedom Tower?� Brugger hadn’t told her chilling story publicly before, and Roberts played a home court advantage to help get the interview. She’s from Pass Christian, too. That didn’t feel like an edge a decade ago. Roberts began crying on “Good Morning America� when Charles Gibson asked about her family, who couldn’t be tracked down at the time.

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Her mother and sister were safe, although storm damage displaced them for a year. Roberts revisits the story Sunday, in part because viewers frequently ask about it, but very briefly. They are tough memories, compounded by her mother’s death at age 88 in August 2012. “There is still, 10 years later, so much emotion involved,� she said. Here are some other television plans to mark the Katrina anniversary: — A BET documentary, “Katrina 10 Years Later: Through Hell in High Water,� debuts at 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 26, with news correspondent Jeff Johnson as host. BET’s documentary focuses on New Orleans. Johnson said that there are stories of determination to be found in the wake of Katrina, but “to truly appreciate them, you have to go back.� A man in one of New Orleans’ poor neighborhoods recounts the awful night on the roof of his house, as his 4-year-old granddaughter and his elderly mother both died. The piece tells stories of artists, musicians and a restaurateur who help rebuild the city, and recounts the difficulties in getting schools operating again. — In a CNN documentary, “Katrina: The Storm That Never Stopped,� Anderson Cooper returns to the Gulf Coast to revisit people that he reported on in the wake of the hurricane to see what has happened to them in the years since. The special will air at 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 25. — CBS News said it will report on the anniversary throughout its various broadcast and digital platforms, but didn’t offer specifics. NBC News also plans no specials, but Lester Holt will anchor “Nightly News� from New Orleans next Friday and Al Roker will report for the “Today� show. NBC is notable for what will be missing: Brian Williams was prominent in Katrina coverage 10 years ago and returned frequently for follow-ups. But reportedly some stories he told later about Katrina coverage

Sunday, August 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

were part of NBC’s investigation into the extent to which the fallen anchor misrepresented his reporting. — The Weather Channel is looking ahead, not back, with a special, “Katrina 2065,� that airs at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 27. Promising “cuttingedge weather animations,� the network will speculate on what would happen if a storm of similar strength hit New Orleans in 50 years.

News In Brief From 3-A

The Houston-based retailer made the announcement Thursday. President and CEO Michael Glazer says the closures involve stores representing 4 percent of total sales. Company officials did not immediately say which locations will close. Glazer says the company was challenged by the impact of a weaker peso and economic softness in parts of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Stage Stores has about 850 locations in 40 states, with more than 14,000 employees. It operates as Stage, Bealls, Goody’s Palais Royal and Peebles. The company on Thursday reported fiscal secondquarter profit of $1.6 million, with net income of 5 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 22 cents per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. ___

Louisiana borrows money for I-49 South work in Acadiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana has borrowed $76 million to pay for work on Interstate 49 South projects in Broussard and Jeanerette. State Treasurer John Kennedy announced Wednesday that the state sold bonds to investors this week, to generate the money. The debt will be paid off over 20 years with a 3.79 percent interest rate. The projects are part of a long-term plan to convert 160 miles of U.S. 90 from Lafayette to New Orleans

5-A

into I-49. The state will use some annual collections from its unclaimed property program to pay off the bond debt. Louisiana has hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed money owed to people that it holds until someone claims it. That includes money from old savings and checking accounts, payroll checks, stocks, dividends and insurance proceeds. ___

UK marine researchers receive ‘oldest message in a bottle’

LONDON (AP) — A centuryold message in a bottle, possibly the oldest ever found, has finally reached its destination. Tossed into the North Sea sometime between 1904 and 1906, the bottle washed up on the beach on the German island of Amrum, and was found by a couple in April. Inside they found a postcard asking that it be sent to the Marine Biological Association of the U.K. — which they did. “We were very excited,� Guy Baker, a spokesman for the group, said Friday. “We certainly weren’t expecting to receive any more of the postcards.� Baker said the bottle was one of some 1,000 released into the North Sea by researcher George Parker Bidder, who later became the association’s president. The bottles were weighed down to float just above the sea bed, and used as part of a study into the movement of sea currents. Inside each bottle was a postcard promising a “one shilling reward� to anyone who returned it to the association, along with information about where and when they found the bottle. Most bottles were trawled up by fishermen and returned decades ago, Baker said. The association is now looking into having the Guinness Book of Records recognize the message in a bottle as the oldest ever found. The current recordholder, released in 1914 for a scientific experiment, was found 99 years later. Meanwhile, an old shilling has been sent to the couple who found the bottle.

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Sunday, August 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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. _________________ House For Sale: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Reduced to $78,000. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Sale: 110 W. 11th St., Larose. Updated brick home with 3BR, 1.5 bath. This home includes fresh paint, metal roof, energy efficient windows, ceramic tile, landscaping, fenced in back yard, storage shed and sewer treatment system. Asking $130,000. Call 985688-1195. _________________ House For Sale: 200 E. 30th St., Cut Off. 3 br, 2.5 ba, brick home, workshop. Asking $180,000. FMI call 985-696-0178. _________________

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. _________________

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. _________________

FOR RENT

Available For Rent: 4 ba. 2 br House & a 3 ba, 2 br Apt. Located near SL bridge. No pets please. Call 985-632-6188. _________________ House For Rent: 17678 Hwy. 3235, Galliano. 3 br, 1.5 ba, full kitchen, w/d, dishwasher included, fully furn. $1800/mth, includes all utilities, cable & WiFi. Call 985-258-8082. _________________ Commercial Bldg. For Rent: 13301 W. Main, Larose. 1200 sq. ft., Call 985-6914215 or 985-258-1283 for details. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apartments Hwy 3161 Cut Off. For Rent: Spacious 2BR, 1ba. apt. Full kitchen and washer and dryer included. Pets welcomed. $1,000/mo with 12 month lease. See pics at coteblancheapartments.co m. Call Bill at 985325-5626 FMI. _________________

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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Elmer's Island/Grand Isle - 34 +/- acres

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Lg. 2 br Apt. For Rent, located in Galliano. $850/mth, landlord pays all utilities. FMI call Carol at 727324-9323 or Roger at 727-330-0891. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, in Cut Off, partially furn., no pets, no smoking inside, background check, utilities pd. $975/mth, $975/dep. Call 985-475-7272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, fully furn., utilities pd., $800/mth, background check, no pets, no smoking inside. Call 985-4757272 or 985-637-7273. _________________ Studio Apt. For Rent: $550/mth, utilities pd, no pets, no smoking inside, background check. Call 985-475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, living rm, kitchen & bath. Call 985-6933883. _________________ House For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, partially furn., Larose area, $600/mth, $600/damage dep. Call, leave a clear message at 985-632-6549 or cell 985-665-0936. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, laundry rm, with w/d. $1000/mth, utilities included, $800/damage dep. Located in Cut Of. Cal 985-278-0122 for more details. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, $600/mth, $550/dep., Larose area; House For Rent: 3 br, 2 full baths, lg. master bedroom, custom made, all remodeled, very nice, front/back porch, lg. yard. $900/mth, $900/dep. Must see! Call Scott at 985-291-1146 or Lucy at 985-6964785. _________________ 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 _________________

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

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Mobile Home For Rent: 3BR, 1ba., located at 313 Comeaux Dr. in Lockport. $650/mo and $600/dep. Contact 985-258-5273 or 985258-6610. _________________ Mobile Home For Rent: 3BR, 1ba. with appliances, W/D, huge yard, shed, water paid, central A/C and heat. $1000/mo and $1000 dep. 148 Jerica St. in Galliano. Available Aug. 20. Call 985291-1545. _________________ House For Rent in Golden Meadow: 2 or 3 br, Hwy. 1 on bayou. $800/mth. No deposit, utilities pd. Call 985-464-5001. _________________ Double Wide Trailer For Rent in Larose: 3 br, 2 ba, lg. living rm, kitchen, central ac/heat, no pets. $825/mth, $600/dep. FMI call 985-6933291. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Behind larger home, 2 br with 2 lg. living rooms, plenty of yard outside. Utilities & grass cutting in price. $1100/mth. Located at 2142 S. Alex Plaisance in Golden Meadow. FMI call Kenny at 225-2871725. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 br, central heat/air, utilities pd., $750/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 br, 1 ba, in Cut Off area. Stove, fridge, w/d hookup, $700/mth, $600/dep. Taking applications. No pets. Call 985-632-6845. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ 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. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets. $800/mth, $600/dep. Call 985278-8974. _________________ House For Rent, North Larose. 2 br, 1 ba, newly remodeled, fully furn., w/d. $800/mth, $800/dep. Must sign 1-year lease. No pets, no smoking. Taking applications. Call 985-8560017 or 985-856-2606. _________________

House for Rent in Galliano: 5BR, 3ba., unfurnished, no pets and no smoking inside. Water and Electricity included. For applications, call 985696-7373 or email 1 6 7 t h r e n t a l @gmail.com _________________ 1BR Apt. for Rent in Lockport area. $650/mo and $300/dep. Electricity and water paid. 985232-8409. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood, quiet area. $950/mth, $950/dep. Call 985691-1367, leave message. _________________ Commercial Building For Rent or Lease: 18190 W. Main St., Galliano. $1500/mth. FMI call 985-665-2834. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Generator For Sale: 27.5 KW North Star Generator P.T.O. Driven, never used. Drive shaft and trailer included. $3,500. 504382-3488. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used. Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. _________________ Jazzy Power Chair For Sale: Pride Mobility XL, weight capacity 300 lbs. Asking $900, OBO. Call 693-4497. _________________

HELP WANTED

Firefighter/Operator: LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, IRA plan, health, vision & dental ins., pd. vacation & pd. holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license & high school diploma or GED. Please apply in person at Fire Central, 17462 W. Main, Cut Off. Need more information contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________

GARAGE SALES

Garage Sale: Sat., Aug. 29 & Sun. Aug. 30, 7 am to 2 pm at 332 W. 47th St., Cut Off. Lots of everything. _________________ Garage Sale: Sat. & Sun., Aug. 22 & 23, 7 am to 3 pm at 217 E. 38th St. Lots of everything. _________________

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Job duties include (not but limited to): Stocking shelves, some cleaning, serving customers, taking customers’ calls, some outside duties. Computer experience preferred. Candidate must be a fast learner, multi-tasker and be self-motivated.

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon (NAPA, Next Door to Kajun Truck Stop) No phone calls, please. Must Speak English.

Must have a valid drivers’ license. Free transportation to and from work is available.

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WANTED live in caregiver for elderly man. Light housekeeping & meal preparation. Must have driver’s license & be a non-smoker. Salary plus room & meals. Please send resume & references to: Caregiver, PO Box 176, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Now Hiring Handyman /Maintenance Man : Looking for a long-term position with a good company? Must have exp. in minor painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, & misc. residential & commercial construction. Must have driver’s license. Serious inquiries only. Leave your bull at home and come get paid. Apply within: BlandCo 344 Hwy. 3161, Cut Off, La, 60354. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring part time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401-K benefits after qualifications period is reached. Apply at 186 Hwy, 3235, Galliano. _________________ 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. _________________

The Lafourche Council on Aging has an opening for a Home Meal Deliver in the Lockport area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly home bound clients. Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a driver’s license check, pre-employment drug test and state police background check. No restrictions on lifting (able to lift 30 lbs. or more). Pay rate is $9.72/hr. Mileage is reimbursed at .51 cents a mile. Deadline to apply is Thurs., Aug. 27 at 3 pm. Apply at the LCOA Office, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews (located at the old Wal-Mart bldg.). FMI call Angie Pertuit at 985-5320457. _________________ Dufrene Building Materials is looking to hire an entry-level IT assistant at the Cut Off location. This person will work with the current IT staff and would serve as a backup support specialist for the in-house systems. Other responsibilities would include data entry and other daily support tasks. IT exp & basic math skills are a must. DBM offers health, dental, & supplemental ins. benefits as well as 401K. Int. applicants should e-mail his or her resume to paul4@dbmlumber.co m or mail to IT Assistant, P.O. Box 338, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________ 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. _________________

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. _________________ 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 _________________ GOMOTEL: Now hiring all positions. Brand new hotel facility in Port Fourchon. Call to apply 985-3964590, gomotel@gomotel.net. _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has immediate opening for a CDL Class A Certified Driver and Operator. FMI call Frank at 985665-1220. _________________ Reliable Service Inc. Now Hiring. 17958 W. 170th St., Galliano. No Phone Calls Please. _________________

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State Bank & Trust Company is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Branch Manager /Loan Officer at its Mathews Office. Salary & benefits are commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications. Please send resumes to: State Bank & Trust Co., Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 745, Golden Meadow, LA 70357. State Bank & Trust Co. is an EOE opportunity employer. _________________

SERVICES

DreamScapes Landscaping & Lawn Service, grass cutting, trimming, tree trimming & removal, flower beds also pressure washing & painting. Call 985-278-9533 or 985278-3831. _________________ Mike’s Roofing & Construction Works on all types of roofs, carpenter work, fencing, painting, hauls all trash and debris. 25 yrs. exp., licensed /insured. For services call Mike at 985-2583809. _________________

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Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, Inc. Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron@gmail.com _________________ 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. _________________

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We do it all! Custom bathroom and kitchens, tile work, flooring, electrical, sheetrock, painting and and all renovations and additions 985-691-8126 or 985-696-5560 _________________ 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. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________

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. _________________ 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. _________________ Baby Sitting Done In My Home: Located in Lockport. 10 yrs. exp. with references. Great rates. Call Katie at 469-285-4424 for details. _________________ 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. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________

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NOTICES

No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping, Fishing or Discharging of Weapons on properties located at E. 139th St. through E. 140th St. in Galliano through the 40 acre canal in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________

MEMORIALS

It’s been 5 years since you left us and God called you home. Not a second goes by that our hearts do not hurt from the emptiness in it. God will continue to carry us and give us strength to go on until we meet again. Loving and missing you dearly, Mom, Starla and Breyden _____________

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OBITUARIES

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.

Changing Times

ADRINE CHAUVIN LEE Adrine Chauvin Lee, 102, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died Thursday, August 6. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday, August 11, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial was at noon, August 11, at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. She is survived by her daughter, Gail L. Falgout and husband, Len Ray Falgout; son, Percy Lee and wife, Linda B. Lee; daughter in law, Dianna S. Lee; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Lee; son, Allen Lee; one infant daughter; one grandson; twin granddaughters; her parents; five sisters; and one brother. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland was in charge of the arrangements. _____________________________

GLENN RIVET Glenn David Rivet, 63, a native and resident of Raceland passed away August 15, 2015. Visitation was held on Wednesday August 19, at St. Hilary of Poitier’s Catholic Church in Raceland from 9:00 a.m. till funeral time. Funeral Mass began at 11:00 a.m. with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Kristy Lynn Rivet and fiancé Jamie Gaudet and April Rivet Ordoyne and husband Ryan; grandchildren, Shelby, Maci, and Jillian Garrett and Taylor, Connor, and Camryn Ordoyne; mother, Sondra Adams Rivet, and sisters, Beryl Rivet Pitre and her husband Chris and Monica Rivet and her companion Eric Carney; mother of his children Bonnie Delaune, and Godchildren, Alicia Pitre and Nicholas Arcement. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis “Sonny” Rivet Jr.; brother, Gregory John Rivet Sr., and nephew Gregory John Rivet Jr. Mr. Glenn adored his grandchildren, nephews, and nieces and was a terrific grandfather and uncle who was very involved in their lives. He was retired and enjoying it, and loved to watch the Saints and LSU football and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland Entrusted with arrangements. _____________________________

Patience

Do not ask me to remember. Don’t try to make me understand and let me rest and know you’re with me. Kiss my cheek and hold my hand. I’m confused beyond your concept. I am sad and sick and lost, all I know is that I need you to be with me, at all costs. Please do not lose your patience with me, do not scold me or curse or cry, I can’t help the way I’m act-

In Memory Of MERRICK “BIG M” VALLIAN

Sunrise: 4/14/77 Sunset: 8/23/10

Sunday, August 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind. Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect. Remember … animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!

ing. I can’t be different though I try. Just remember that I need you and that the best of me is gone. Please don’t fail to stand beside me and love me till my life is done. Author Unknown

TERRY SAVOIE Terry A. Savoie, 57, of Ft. Madison, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. He was born on December 7, 1957 in Galliano to Albert and Annabelle Savoie. Terry was a fabricator at Huffman Welding after thirty years of service. He is survived by daughter, Amy Cook (Matt) of Ft. Madison; son, Ryan Savoie of Ft. Madison; grandsons, Hunter and Joey; his mother, Annabelle Savoie; sisters, Jill Savoie and Mitzie Doucet; brothers, Rusty Savoie and Jace Savoie. He was preceded in death by father, Albert Savoie; brothers, Timmy Savoie and Joey Savoie and his grandparents. He was put to rest on Monday, August 3rd. in Montrose, Iowa. _____________________________

SANDRA SAVOIE A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Sandra R. Savoie, 58, a native and resident of Larose, who passed away on August 19, 2015 at 2:15 p.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. service at the church. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by mother, Ella Mae Callais Rodrigue; son, John D. Loupe, Jr. and wife Patty; brother, Randal “Randy” Rodrigue; grandson, Kolton A. Loupe. She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph E. Savoie; father, Abel Rodrigue, Jr. In lieu of flowers donations to help with funeral expenses preferred. _____________________________ ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your mind is racing a mile a minute. Although it may be challenging, you have to find a way to slow down and focus on one thing for the time being. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, put some thought into your long-term financial goals. Planning now will help you realize your goals down the road. Don’t put off a meeting with your advisor. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you will get another crack at an opportunity that recently passed you by. Just be patient and prepare for the chance that awaits you in the near future. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You need to find ways to relax, Cancer. Schedule time to unwind, whether it is dancing, listening to music or practicing yoga. Make the most of your elevated energy levels. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have a lot on your plate at the moment, so shelve some immediate plans you had. Right now you don’t have the time to devote to them.

A big mouth college student challenged a senior citizen he was sitting next to on a bus. He claimed it was impossible for the older generation to understand his world. “You grew up in a different world,” the student said.

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.

AUGUST 17, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Christopher Grant, 25, Larose. Contempt of court. Jessie Naquin, 45, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. AUGUST 18, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jaci Verret, 21, Montegut. Contempt of court (8 cts). Demondrea Westley, 23, Schriever. Contempt of court. Matthew Goubert, 25, Houma. Domestic abuse battery, contempt of court. Dusty LeBouef, 29, Montegut. Contempt of court. Kelly Guidry, 38, Larose. Fugitive of Lafayette Parish. Jessy Miles, 27, Thibodaux. Battery of police officer. Dwayne Chiasson, 45, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Dane Plaisance, 30, Galliano. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Mary Bruce, 30, Golden Meadow. Parole revocation. Dwayne Rainey, 34, Marrero. Contempt of court (support. Louisiana State Police Roof Robert, 30, Long Beach, MS. DWI 1st offense, careless opVIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, continue to work hard and rewards will come to you in the professional arena. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and soon this will be made clear to you. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are anxious to announce plans for a new chapter in your life. But you might want to table your enthusiasm for the time being until these plans are confirmed. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Your ideas carry a lot of weight at your job and within your circle of friends, Scorpio. This week you may be called on to come up with a few new thoughts on getting things done. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, understand that others do not necessarily have your thick skin. Consider your words carefully before delivering some constructive criticism to a friend or loved one. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your attention to detail can make your projects take much longer than others’, but that’s what separates you from the pack. If it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right.

“Today we have television, jet planes, space travel, nuclear energy, computers, the Internet.” Taking advantage of a pause in the student’s litany, the senior said, “You’re right, sonny. We didn’t have those things when we were young, we invented them!”

eration. Sarah Dodge, 28, Golden Meadow. DWI 1st offense, driving on a one way. Donovon Schuetter, 33, Thibodaux. DWI 3rd offense, careless operation, driving under suspension, no seat belt. Thibodaux Police Department Ray Calloway, 47, Thibodaux. Simple burglary. Colby Perez, 25, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery w/child endangerment. AUGUST 19, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Donoavan Timothy Cassie, 29, Thibodaux. Possession of mdma, poss. of heroin, operating a vehicle w/suspended license, fugitive from justice, turning movements and required signals. Lee Thomas Eichler, 20, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Steven Troy Morris, Jr., 29, Cut Off. Theft, simple burglary. Osman Romero, 25, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Jude Damian Cantrelle, Jr., Larose. Contempt of court. Codi Campbell, 28, Gray. Sexual battery-forcible fonding (sex offense-registration required, obscenity (felony). Tiffany Boudreaux, 31, Raceland. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Thibodaux Police Department Belinda Robertson, 48, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice, theft (felony). AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Words come easily to you this week, Aquarius. It may be worth your while to negotiate a raise or debate an issue that has been bothering you lately. Your point of view will be heard. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may know how someone close to you is feeling even before they confide in you. Your intuition is on fire this week.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 23 Kobe Bryant, Athlete (37) AUGUST 24 Rupert Grint, Actor (27) AUGUST 25 Blake Lively, Actress (28) AUGUST 26 Chris Pine, Actor (35) AUGUST 27 Aaron Paul, Actor (36) AUGUST 28 Jack Black, Actor/Singer (46) AUGUST 29 Lia Michele, Actress (29)

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CAMO and Port Fourchon launch AIS Vessel Safety Initiative Inmate charged with obscenity and Sunday, August 23, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

CAMO begins transmitting AIS safety messages to vessels in the Port Fourchon area

Port Fourchon, LA — The Coastal and Marine Operators (CAMO) group announced it has successfully completed the first step in rolling out a major initiative to protect the safety of mariners, the environment and hydrocarbon pipelines from being damaged. The CAMO group began transmitting Automatic Information System (AIS) safety messages directly to mariners in two charted pipeline corridors in Port Fourchon, significantly improving their situational awareness by providing immediate alerts for vessels in close proximity to submerged pipelines. These vessel safety messages use existing AIS technology that is already deployed on most commercially operated vessels. The first phase of CAMO’s AIS-based pipeline damage prevention and awareness program is being launched in partnership with the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (Port Fourchon) and Oceaneer-

ing, a global provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry. Oceaneering’s PortVision AIS-based vessel-tracking service is being used to monitor vessel activities in the two charted pipeline corridors north and south of Port Fourchon that pass under its main navigable channel. When the PortVision service detects a vessel operating at a speed less than 0.5 knots for three minutes or more within one of these corridors, an addressed, one-time AIS Safety Related Message (also known as message 12) is immediately transmitted directly to the vessel’s wheelhouse that says, “PIPELINE BELOW.” Depending on the equipment installed on the receiving vessel and its equipment configuration, there may be visual and audible variations in how the AIS safety alert is received. Mariners capable of receiving and displaying the

CAMO AIS messages are encouraged to provide feedback and report any anomalies to Oceaneering, Global Data Solutions sup-

port at portvisionsupport@oceaneering.com or by calling 713-396-8644.

FIRST (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility, and Safety Training) Steps Pistol Orientation, presented by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range 3451 Highway 182, Raceland.

This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. Cost is $50. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327 lafateday@lpso.net. All participants must supply their own eye protection (eyeglasses or sunglasses will suffice), ear protection (plugs or muffs), and 50 rounds of ammunition.

sexual battery following incident with correction officer The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office reported Inmate Codi Campbell, 28, faces new charges following an incident at the jail. On the afternoon of Monday, August 17, Inmate Codi Campbell signaled for a correction officer to speak with him. Once the officer arrived at Campbell’s cell, Campbell exposed himself to the officer. Campbell later reached through the cell bars and grabbed the officer in a sexual manner. Campbell was subsequently charged with obscenity and sexual battery (forcible fondling). Campbell was initially arrested on January 22, and was previously being held in lieu of $38,000 bond due to charges including two

Codi Campbell

counts of distribution of crack cocaine, theft and resisting an officer. His bond has now increased to $138,000 due to the additional charges.

FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation program slated for September Detectives seeking man for

convenience store theft The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man who stole alcoholic beverages from a Mathews convenience store last week. At around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, deputies responded to the store on LA Highway 308 in Mathews and learned an unidentified male subject had entered the store about 20 minutes prior and left with four bottles containing alcoholic beverages without paying for them. A store employee attempted to make contact with the man, but he fled the scene in a white Dodge Charger. Detectives began an investigation and eventually obtained surveillance footage of the suspect. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433 or by texting “GIVEATIP” plus your message to 274637. Tips can also be submitted

using the TipSubmit Mobile application or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org Tipsters will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash if the information given leads to an arrest.

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