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Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016
MAC expands scope to advocate for Lafourche flood protection
(Houma) – The Morganza Action Coalition (MAC) has announced that the group is expanding its grassroots advocacy work to include promoting flood W protection in neighboring Lafourche Parish, a move that provides the entire region with a stronger voice for levee projects to protect our coastal communities. Representatives of the North Lafourche and South Lafourche Levee Districts and Lafourche Parish residents are now included on the MAC Board of Directors.
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NOAA: Climate change increased flooding odds
After the floods, the question scientists concluded that climate — a collaboration by NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Lab, was raised: Did global warming change turned a once-every-50Princeton University, the Dutch play a role? Climate Central’s year situation somewhere on the WASHINGTON (AP) — Man-made weather agency and the private World Weather Attribution team See Climate Page 6-A climate change about doubled the science-and-journalism Climate brought in NOAA and others bechances for the type of heavy Central — has not been peer re- cause of their high-quality comdownpours that caused devastatviewed yet. Still, it has been ac- puter models that had already ing Louisiana floods last month, a cepted by the journal Hydrology been running data, said Climate new federal study finds. and Earth System Sciences and Central chief scientist Heidi Using two different sets of will be peer reviewed live online Cullen. measurements and computer The team uses methods that over the next couple months. model runs simulating thousands The Associated Press con- National Academies of Sciences of years, scientists found a clear tacted 11t outside experts and says are fair and accurate to design of global warming in the rain most of them praised the science termine if global warming played that triggered the flooding that V and•conclusions of the•study. a part in weather disasters. Some- • LAROSE S MATHEWS GHEENS LOCKPORT • VALENTINE killed at least 13 people, damaged “The global warming signal is times they have found a climate C homes and • • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE 150,000 costGALLIANO at least present in these numbers,” said change connection; other times, $8.7 billion. study lead Karin van der Wiel, a such as in German floods and More than 26 inches of rain NOAA and Princeton University Brazilian drought, they have not. fell in one week, with nearly a foot The computer simulations researcher and meteorologist. in just one day, according to the “For a precipitation event of this run over and over again, comparNational Oceanic and Atmossize to occur on the central Gulf ing scenarios in which man-made pheric Administration. Coast, the odds have increased by greenhouse gases trap heat and Because the downpour was at least 40 percent and most others mirroring current condiless than a month ago, this study tions and other scenarios. The likely doubled.” SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
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Despite Katrina lessons, flood plan in Louisiana shows gaps
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Clerk Sharon Lacomb accepts a payment at the LPSO Administrative Office.
Proactive approach results in collection of more court fees, less jail time for minor offenses
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced nearly $240,000 in fines and court costs have been collected in the past 11 months thanks to a new proactive approach to curb the number of warrants issued and arrests. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and the 17th Judicial District of the State of Louisiana initiated the effort to assist those who owe money following court decisions to avoid jail time for failure to pay. “We recognized that many people simply forgot to pay fines or were unable to pay before the deadline, resulting in a warrant being issued for their arrest,” said Sheriff Craig Webre. “We’ve since found that many people are willing to pay
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Eleven years ago, Sam Barbera hooked up his boat and headed to New Orleans to ferry people from Hurricane Katrina’s floodwaters. Four weeks ago, he found himself in another boat for rescues — this time at home in Baton Rouge, when a massive rainstorm ravaged the area. It was “night and day,” he said. “Katrina was kind of baptism by fire. It was just people showing up, everybody doing their own thing.” But during the catastrophic flooding in mid-August, police directed volunteer boats and their owners — nicknamed the “Cajun Navy” — to neighborhoods where water was See Flood Plan Page 5-A
what they owe if simply given appropriate structure to do so. By implementing payment plans, we can ensure those who owe the courts are paying in cash rather than time served. The end result is the court system functioning properly, and citizens avoiding arrest and jail time.” Traditionally in these cases, after identifying an individual who has failed to pay fines and costs as ordered by the 17th Judicial District, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office must then create and submit an affidavit and apply for a warrant for that person’s arrest for Contempt of Court. See Fees Page 3-A
Auditor: State could save money with prison alternatives
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KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana could realize hundreds of millions of dollars in savings over the years by finding alternatives to imprisoning nonviolent offenders, a report from the Legislative Auditor said. “While incarceration is necessary for offenders who pose a threat to public safety, implementing strategies to reduce Louisiana’s
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incarceration rate, especially for nonviolent offenders, could reduce costs and still keep the public safe,” the report said. The audit released Monday noted that Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the nation — 816 of every 100,000 residents locked up. And, it said that 58 percent of those locked up had no convictions for violent crimes in their past. Reducing the use of mandatory minimum
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calendar of events news to use
Meet the candidates slated for Sunday
On Sunday, Sept. 11, those running for political offices in the Town of Lockport have been invited to “Meet the Voters of Lockport” between 4 and 8 p.m. at the American Legion Post 83 Home on 921 Veterans Street, Lockport. This is an opportunity for the community to meet with the candidates, presenting their questions and offering their concerns in a relaxed forum. Jambalaya, white beans and soft drinks will be available for a small donation.
CCC stocks shelves with fall, winter items
Beginning on Monday, Sept. 12, fall and winter clothing will be out and for sale for the regular price of fifty cents per item at the Catholic Community Center. Shelves and clothing racks are restocked each day before opening for a continuous variety of goods for sale. CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations]. The money raised is
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used to purchase food items for the Center’s food pantry to help those residents who are in great need and live south of the Valentine Bridge. The store is open on Mondays from 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. The CCC has a large assortment of clothing, shoes, purses, bags, books, and many other items.
SLHS to host meeting Thursday for parents
Parents of South Lafourche High School seniors can attend an informational meeting hosted by the school’s counselor on Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m. in the SLHS. The meeting will focus on graduation and TOPS requirements, diploma tracks, college registration, FAFSA, and much more.
Church car wash benefit set for Sept. 17
St. Joseph Catholic Church is hosting a car wash fundraiser to support the March for Life Washington DC trip. The car wash will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot for a $10 donation per vehicle.
Anger management classes to begin Thurs.
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, September 15, 22, and 29. Limited space is avail-
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able. 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.
Conceal, carry classes set Sept. 17
Eymard Shooting Academy will hold a conceal and carry class on September 17 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Participants should bring eye/ear protection, 50 rounds of ammunition and a pistol. Cost is $125 per person and must be paid in advance. FMI contact Hugh or Blair at 985-632-4000.
Birth Announcements
Births announcements
Listed are the Ochsner St. Anne Hospital’s recent births: - Brayden John Allemand, son of Carly and Brandon Allemand of Larose, born on July 20. Beckham Eddie Hebert, son of Jessica and Chad Hebert of Raceland, born on July 26. - Wes Patrick Douglas, son of Kim and Brent Douglas of Raceland, born on August 3. - Kyle Michael Willyard, son of Samantha Arcement and Trey Willyard, born on August 15.
Letters and Opinions
Woman wants others to know about insurance, Medicare issues
Recently I called Blue Cross and Blue Shield to let them know I went on Medicare. I was told since I had medical insurance through the Marketplace, they had to cancel my insurance. I called them only to be told since I was on an individual plan it couldn’t be cancelled on September 1, that I had to wait until September 17 to have my
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Words of advice from a Good Ole Cajun Woman!
Dear Tante Camilla, [ I’m 43 and I’ve been single for about 3 years since my husband passed away and have been on a few dates but nothing has really come from them. My children are busy with sports, school and friends and when I get together with my friends, it’s hard because even though they include me in everything, I’m still surrounded by couples. Do you think I’ll ever get another chance at love? Signed, Looking for love
insurance cancelled. Also that even though it will mean I have double coverage I am responsible to pay for both insurance (they could have cancelled on September 1 if I was not on individual plan). I explained that no one told me this had to be done two weeks in advance, but it makes no difference. I want other seniors to k now that if they are on Marketplace they have to cancel 2 weeks in advance or pay for double coverage. I just want to know. They are making us get coverage, Dear Looking for love: You know at my age, a lot of women read the obituaries to see what women have passed away so they can go to the funeral like a buncha buzzards and start swarming on the widower. Ca c’est fou! Anyway, bonjour, mes amis. This is Tante Camilla ready to give you some advice. So venez ici and écoutez. This is a tough question for Tante Camilla because after mon cher mari passed away, I never considered finding another husband at my age; but beb, that don’t stop me from looking. But at your age, you’ve still got a whole lifetime ahead of you. This is my advice to you: find you a nice, chubby man. Don’t worry about the ones who look in the mirror all the time or chase the women or spend more time than a woman getting dressed. You look for the man that’s not going to talk to you right away because he doesn’t think he’s good
who gave them the right to make us pay for double coverage. Margo Reclus Galliano
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enough. And that’s going to be the one that is going to treat you right. Mon pauvre defan Clovis, he was so shy around girls when we was younger. He had ears so big they used to tease him that he looked like a skiff with some pope yaires out. But he loved me more than anything, made a good living and provided our family with a safe home. That’s all you really want in life, beb. So don’t worry about what everyone else thinks and laissez le Bon Dieu vous aide. Well, c’est tout pour asteur. When I get another question you’ll get another answer. -Tante Camilla
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As part of the new proactive effort, the LPSO Judicial Services Division is able to keep track of each case and how much is owed using Zuercher Suite software (by Zuercher Technologies). LPSO employees then try to contact each individual and remind them about the due date. In many cases, the payment had simply slipped the individual’s mind, and a payment is often made at that time. If an individual is unable to pay, a payment plan is initiated so that the payment can be made in installments over time. Since the program’s inception in October 2015 until September 1, 2016, payment plans have resulted in the collection of $221,283.34. More than 62% of the total collected is attributed to closed payment plans. The remaining amount has been collected from ongoing payment plans which are on pace to collect nearly $180,000 in additional payments. In addition to monies collected via the payment plans, LPSO has collected an additional $18,008.43 by utilizing tax intercepts from those who do not complete payments despite the new flexible system. Louisiana residents
can have a lien placed on their income tax withheld by the State for several reasons such as failure to pay child support, repayment of student loans, or – as in this case – payment of fines or other court ordered penalties. As of September 1, 2016, the grand total of payments of fines and costs collected from payment plans and tax intercepts was $239,291.77. Captain J.P. deGravelles, Commander of the Judicial Services Division, said the response has been overwhelmingly positive. “I think the results speak volumes for the success of the program thus far,” said Captain deGravelles. “On top of that, people benefitting from the program have been very appreciative for our willingness to work with them, especially during these rough economic times for parts of our region. While most people mail payments or conduct payments by phone, we’ve had several individuals bring their last payment in person simply to thank us. It’s been a very rewarding and positive experience for us as well as those we have assisted.” Sheriff Webre also said the effort also helps reduce costs of housing inmates. “Due to jail overcrowding, we are forced to house inmates out of parish,” said Sheriff Webre. “By ensuring
these individuals pay their fines and avoid jail time, we are accounting for a significant cost savings of taxpayers’ dollars.” For those who owe fines and costs, payments can be made in person via cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card at the LPSO Administrative Office (200 Canal Boulevard, Thibodaux), the Criminal Operations Center (805 Crescent Avenue, Lockport), or the South Lafourche Sub-station (102 West 91st Street, Cut Off). Payments can also be made over the phone via credit or debit card by calling (985) 449-4428 in Thibodaux or (985) 632-5843 in Cut Off. Enhancements to allow for additional payment methods are planned for the future. In addition to assisting individuals before a warrant is issued, anyone who currently has a warrant for their arrest for failure to pay fines and costs is encouraged to contact the Judicial Services Division at (985) 449-4429. LPSO will assess each individual situation and attempt to find a solution.
of Corrections, including suggestions that the department evaluate programs aimed at anti-recidivism and other rehabilitation programs for effectiveness. The department agreed with the recommendation in a letter responding to the report but added that such evaluations would be complicated because prisoners often take part in more than one. Another recommendation: the state prisons agency should evaluate whether its current efforts to reduce supervision for low-risk convicts are effective and, if so, consider expanding the practice and look into early termination of supervision. The department said it agreed to an extent, but worried about the risk to the public of less supervision of some offenders. Also, the department said, the Legislature would have to change state law regarding an early end to supervision for convicts on parole.
Sunday, September 11, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Esplanade Mall in Kenner up for sale
Teen bicyclist struck and killed in Raceland
Raceland, LA – Shortly before 1:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Troopers from Troop C began investigating a fatality crash involving a dump truck and a bicyclist on LA 182 just west of LA 1 in Raceland. The crash took the life of 13-year old Autumn Fuller of Raceland. The investigation revealed Fuller was traveling east on the westbound shoulder of LA 182 on a bicycle. Randy Reulet, 56-year old of Raceland, was traveling east on LA 182 in a 2004 GMC C8500 in the eastbound lane. For unknown reasons, Fuller attempted to cross both lanes of LA 182 and struck the rear of Reulet’s vehicle sustaining fatal injuries as a result.
KENNER, La. (AP) — For sale: One mall in the New Orleans suburbs. Esplanade Mall in Kenner is on the market, The Advocate reported. Last week, Simon Property Group of Indianapolis handed management of the mall to California-based Pacific Retail. Kenner’s acting mayor, Mike Sigur, said the new manager is working with investors on a possible purchase in the next few weeks. The Esplanade opened in 1984. Although it has been one of Kenner’s biggest sources of tax revenue, it has struggled to keep retailers. The Esplanade has competed with Lakeside Shopping Center and Clearview Mall, both in Metairie, which have both undergone renovations. Yet, vacant storefronts are still common at the mall, and that frustrates Kenner officials who see a brisk pace of business at Lakeside and Clearview.
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It also says more data is needed on other types of specialty courts, such as those for people with drunken driving records, people with mental illness or veterans with various needs. Making the case for alternatives to prison, the audit report cited corrections data for a class of nonviolent drug offenders convicted from 2009 to 2015. Sentencing them to two years of probation instead of incarceration for the median sentence would save the state between $101 million and $232 million, depending on whether they were locked up at state or local facilities, the report said. The audit report included a list of recommendations for the Department
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A charming apt. overlooking Bayou Lafourche for rent: 2 bd; partly furnished, including washer & dryer; total electric; water paid; utility shed; $600/mth., $500 security deposit. Located off LA 1 at 505 North Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow. Call (985) 209-0026. _________________ 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! _________________ 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 $650/ rent and $650/deposit. Must sign 1year lease. FMI Call 985-696-0229. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 1 .5 bath in Larose on LA-1. $950/month. Call Diane at 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ Efficiency House For Rent: in Cut Off. 1 bedroom; furnished; washer/dryer/AC; $625/month, utilities paid; no lease; $300/deposit. Call 337-275-0733. _________________ Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath; remodeled; stove, fridge, washer/ dryer; Cut Off; FMI Call 985665-7621. _________________ 2 Bd. Trailer For Rent: utilities paid; grass cut; appliances furnished; $600/rent per month; $500/ deposit. Call 696-0818. Located in Larose. _________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; newly remodeled; washer/ dryer; stove; fridge; taking applications. $900/month and 985$400/deposit. 693-4335. _________________ REDUCED! 2BR, 2ba. House For Rent: newly remodeled brick house in Galliano offering new appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $950/month; $950/ deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-4542. _________________ Cabana For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1.5 bath; private neighborhood; double carport; all utilities paid, includes cable; $900/month, $600/deposit. 6776255. _________________
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Local motel looking for All positions (cooks, housekeepers, bartenders, front desk staff, etc.) Mail resume to Help Wanted, PO Box 1450, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Superior Rent to Own is now hiring fulltime Account Managers. Up to $30k annual with full benefits. Must be cable of heavy lifting. Apply in person at 4560 Hwy 1., Suite 4 in Raceland or 14492 West Main St. in Cut Off. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________
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Galliano Inn is now hiring a bartender. Apply in person at 18628 Hwy 3235, Galliano. _________________ 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. _________________ Need Income? Looking for Tupperware consultants, flexible hours. Part/time or full/time. Earn money your first week. Earn bonuses, free Tupperware. Save on personal purchases. Start your Tupperware business today. Terry (985) 872-5051. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Now Hiring an Oil Tech at Express Oil. Monday to Friday and some Saturdays. To apply, visit Express Oil in Galliano. _________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 is accepting applications for the following career positions: Firefighter/ Operator. LPFD3 offers competitive salaries, state requirement, health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and paid holiday. Must possess a valid driver’s license and high school diploma or G.E.D. Please apply in person at FIRE CENTRAL, 17462 West Main, Cut Off. Need more information, contact Codi Collins at 985-6328068. _________________
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, exercise patience as you try to resolve a situation this week. You may have found a solution that works for everyone, but it may take time for others to adjust. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you spend much of the week daydreaming, but someone or something unexpected snaps you back to reality. Enjoy this pleasant surprise. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others interpret your focus this week as single-mindedness, and they aren’t quite sure what to make of it. Do your best to keep colleagues in the loop. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You are not a fan of instability, which is why you like to plan everything down to the smallest detail. This week you may have to loosen up a little bit. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You manage to attract attention pretty much everywhere you go this week, in spite of your efforts to be as inconspicuous as possible. Chalk it up to your magnetic personality.
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PRAYERS
HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen _________________________
MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory of
RALEIGH ROUSSE
Born: 03/11/1938 Died: 09/10/2015 I Am Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I’ve savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me…God wanted me now, He set me free. Love, Laura, Rhonda, Kevin, Bryan, Danielle, Sadie, Dylan, Abbey and Raleigh _______________
OBITUARIES PATTI RIGAUD
Patti W. Rigaud, 61, a native of Grand Isle and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, September 6. Services will be at a later date. She is survived by her son, Jason Edward Rigaud; former husband, Edward Q. Rigaud; sister-in-law, Maureen Waguespack; godchild and nephew, Joshua Waguespack; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan Sr. and Gertrude T. Waguespack; and brother, Nolan “Joey” Waguespack. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ____________________________
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you are emotionally charged of late, and that is perfectly fine. It may take a few days for you to begin thinking more with your head than your heart. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a friend’s free spirit inspires you in the week ahead. Team up and plan an adventure together, or simply find time to spend with each other. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Many thoughts are swirling around in your head, and this puts you in an introspective mood. Make the most of this reflective period and think about your long-term goals. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Professional obligations are keeping you close to home and that can be frustrating when you want to wander. Check the calendar to see when you can get away. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Make the most of your positive attitude and look for fun ways to spend time with friends and family. Engage in some light conversation with others who share your optimism.
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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a rewarding feeling awaits as you work to solve a challenging problem. The solution won’t come easy, but your hard work will pay off. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Others are noticing the excellent work you have been doing, Pisces. Anticipate a few pats on the back and enjoy all of the praise.
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OBITUARIES CONT.
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MARY NAQUIN
Mary Robbins Naquin, 81, a native of Georgia and a resident of Larose, passed away on Thursday, August 25. Visitation was held from 9 until 11 a.m. on Monday, August 29 at First Baptist Church in Lockport. Religious services was held at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Frank Naquin; sons, Donald Johns (Betty), David Johns (Cathy), Lewis Johns (Dream); daughters, Cathy Herauf, Belinda Grover (John), Tammy Trosclair; brother, Harold Norton; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Loney Robbins; and son, Lonnie Johns. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ___________________
MARJORIE BRADBERRY
Marjorie “Put” Marie Bradberry, departed this life on September 4, to be with her Lord and Savior. Put was 81 years old and a native and resident of Grand Isle, LA. She is survived by her brother, Gene Bradberry of San Diego, California; niece Carla Bradberry Landry of Raceland, LA; sister-in-law, Peggy S. Bradberry of Mathews. Put has left this earth to be with her parents, Frederick and Augustine Gisclair Bradberry of Galliano and her brother Cunningham “Mouse” Bradberry of Mathews. She will be sadly missed by her dog, “Ms. Sureway” and her cat “Sadie”. Special Thanks to the staff of The Broadway Elder Living and Rehabilitation for their compassion and care of our loved one. No formal services will be held. Private burial at a later date. Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneral home.com. Samart is in charge of arrangements. ___________________
Wilkerson J. Gaspard, 90, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Sunday, September 4. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Friday, September 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. Funeral Services and Burial will be held at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Wilbert (Sandra) Gaspard; brother, Tilden Gaspard; sister, Anna Cheramie; grandchildren, Travis Gaspard, Wesley Gaspard, Dexter Gaspard; great grandchildren, Necie Gaspard, Sadie Gaspard, Megan Gaspard, Cole Gaspard, Lyla Gaspard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgianna L. Gaspard; parents, Wilson and Lucille Gaspard; son, Dickie Gaspard; brothers, Loris Gaspard, Paligue Gaspard, Sidness Gaspard; sister, Gustavia Gisclair; grandchildren, Chad Gaspard, Tad Gaspard. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________
ROBERT GUIDRY
Robert Anthony Guidry “Animal”, 58, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on September 6. Visitation will take place at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Friday, September 9 from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the parlor at 6:30 pm. Mr. Robert is survived by his parents, Valarie G. Boura and Murphy J. Boura Sr.; daughter, Natasha Griffith; brothers, Paul L. Trahan, Adam Joseph Trahan, and Yancy Gene Guidry Sr.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Guidry was preceded in death by his father, Linese P. Trahan; son, Logan James Bergeron; and sister, Beulah Valarie Trahan. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
Obituaries are immediately placed online once received in office. www.TLGnewspaper.com
Homecoming & Friday Night Lights The Lafourche Gazette will publish a special section for all Friday Night Lights participants (homecoming court, football players, band, cheerleaders, dance team, etc.) in the issue prior to the CLHS homecoming game (Sept. 16) and the SLHS homecoming game (Oct. 14).
Color ads with a photo congratulating / announcing Homecoming and Friday Night Light particpants can be purchased for $40. Deadlines are as follows: CLHS: Friday, Sept. 9 SLHS: Friday, Oct. 7
693-7229 • ads@TLGnewspaper.com
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rising, and social media postings offered guidance on where victims needed help. “You didn’t have that in Katrina. Katrina was kind of like you just put your boat in. Katrina was mayhem,” Barbera said. In 2005, the monster storm exposed huge gaps in disaster response plans on local, state and federal levels. More than 1,500 people were killed in Louisiana alone. After the levees failed and inundated New Orleans and surrounding communities, thousands were plucked from rooftops and attics. Response was a fly-by-theseat-of-your pants effort, with no coordinated strategy for rescues — or what to do with the people saved. First responders were overwhelmed, and many were left to fend for themselves. Lessons learned from Katrina formed the backbone of state and federal reaction as historic flooding ravaged 20 parishes last month. The response in the immediate aftermath was widely praised by officials and storm victims, Republican and Democrat alike. But the slog of the longer-term recovery is starting to show that cracks remain in the disaster safety net — and that wariness lingers about federal help after the troubled response to Katrina. Criticisms are emerging about the pace of housing aid, the size of grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the question marks that surround rebuilding and recovery. “I don’t feel like y’all are pushing the issue quick enough or fast enough to be able to get people back in their homes,” state Rep. Clay Schexnayder, a Republican who represents hard-hit
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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. SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Mariesha Harris, 24, Thibodaux. Resisting an officer with force or violence; domestic abuse battery with aggravated assault. Michael Johnson, 24, Thibodaux. Fugitive (5 cts). Johnny Poindexter, 36, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation with child endangerment; unauthorized entry of
Bid notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The United Houma Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Service Office, 991 Grand Caillou Road, Bldg. 2, Houma, Louisiana shall receive sealed bids, until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016, after which time they shall be publicly opened and read for the following: Impala/Ford 2016 Chevrolet Taurus/Toyota Avalon/Nissan Maxima or Hyundai Azera. Detailed specifications may be obtained from the United Houma Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bids shall be mailed or hand delivered and must be received before the above stated date and time. All bids shall be sealed and addressed as follows: United Houma Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Services “BID PROPOSAL” ATTN: LOQUETTA LEGENDRE PO Box 4217 Houma, LA 70361 Bids received after the announced deadline shall be returned to the bidder unopened. The United Houma Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Service Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids. /s/ Lanor E. Curole Director September 4, 2016 September 11, 2016 September 18, 2016
areas, told FEMA at a recent hearing on flood response. Stephan Perkins, 46, was waiting for a FEMA inspector to show up 10 days after he registered with the agency. Perkins had a flood insurance policy that covered the structural damage to his home but not its contents. A neighbor with the same type of flood coverage told Perkins that FEMA offered him less than $200. “I’m just hearing the horror stories,” said Perkins, a father of two. FEMA defends its response, saying it has approved more than $575 million in recovery grants for households so far, set up 26 disaster assistance centers and brought more than 2,500 staff to Louisiana. “FEMA has been on the ground in Louisiana since before the first drop of rain hit the ground. We’ve already provided shelter and support to thousands of families,” agency spokesman Rafael Lemaitre said in a statement. Perhaps complaints are inevitable when a disaster displaces so many who desperately want to get back to their homes. Officials estimate more than 110,000 homes are damaged from flooding described as the worst disaster since Superstorm Sandy. But discontent took longer to surface this time, and there’s little disagreement about improvements in the federal and state response in the years since Katrina. People weren’t left stranded for days without supplies, like at the New Orleans convention center and on interstate overpasses after Katrina. Hospitals and nursing homes weren’t left to fend for themselves when threatened with floodwaters, like in 2005. Shelters allowed pets to come with their owners, to avoid prior disaster scenes where people inhabited dwelling. Louisiana State Police Jontah Fleming, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (4 cts). Michael Gunner, 33, Thibodaux. Fugitive (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Wayne Reed, 58, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Emmett Thomas, 51, Labadieville. Contempt of court. Lockport Police Department Chad Dufrene, 45, Raceland. Contempt of court. SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Daricneka Gasery, 23, Houma. Contempt of court. Randilynn Hotard, 39, Gray. Contempt of court. Nicole Moore, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Denis Pediraja, 41, Houma. Contempt of court. Anderson Soco, 63, Thibodaux. Enter and remain after being forbidden. Isaac Talavera, 34, Galliano. Theft; violation of probation/ parole. Thibodaux Police Department Frank Clark, 32, Thibodaux. 2nd degree battery. Judson Tabor, 41, Thibodaux. Contempt of court; resisting an officer; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia, less than 28 grams. SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Horace Savoie, 61, Raceland. Possession of crack cocaine, less than 28 grams. Sherman Craig, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Leon Jarrett, 47, Raceland. Enter/ remain after being forbidden. Jason Guidroz, 45, Schriever. Domestic abuse battery; simple criminal damage to property; false imprisonment; possession of firearm/concealed weapon by convicted felon. Michelle Christen, 33, Cut Off. Theft. Keal Demere, 29, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Jerome Kennedy, 55, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Stacy Perque, 41, Vacherie. DWI (1st); driving left of center; careless operation. Probation and Parole Charles Nora, 49, Grand Isle. Violation of probation.
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risked drowning rather than leave pets in flooded homes. Sgt. Cliff Ortis performed rescue missions for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in both disasters. To him, the change was obvious. He noted that state and local agencies now hold regular meetings to chart out disaster response protocols and synchronize efforts. “There’s definitely a giant education movement from Katrina to now,” Ortis said. “No question the coordination was better.” Republican Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who rode out Katrina in devastated Plaquemines Parish, said the state and FEMA response “has been right on target.” That’s not to suggest the response wasn’t without a hitch. Flood damage to AT&T equipment disrupted service and hampered some communication for first responders. Hundreds of mo-
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torists got trapped on an interstate when state officials didn’t close it fast enough. Local officials criticized the Red Cross for taking too long to assist with shelters and for turning away donations. And just like after Katrina, the great challenge moving ahead is funding. With less than one-fifth of storm victims estimated to have flood insurance, Edwards and Louisiana’s congressional delegation are discussing an additional flood aid package from Congress. Carlette Dawson, 49, said she received $15,000 from FEMA after an inspector visited her Baton Rouge home. Needing much more to repair the damage, Dawson was inquiring about a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Problems with the computer system kept her waiting more than two hours. “Why is it so hard to get help?” she said.
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Bill’s second anniversary was coming up and if there was one thing that got his wife Suzy upset, it was not getting a thoughtful gift on a special occasion. Bill quizzed all his friends, co-workers, clients and anyone he happened to bump into, as to what would be a good anniversary present. He finally settled on a huge bouquet of flowers. Not willing to trust himself to pick out the right flowers, Bill called up a local
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flower shop with strict instructions to deliver the biggest, most beautiful bouquet of flowers first thing in the morning with the following note, “Happy Anniversary! Year Number Two!” The morning of the anniversary Bill made sure Suzy would be the one to answer the door as he waited anxiously in the other room. “What in the hell is this?!” hollered Suzie. She held up Bill’s well thought out note and angrily read, “Happy Anniversary. You’re Number Two!”
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What a Life!
George Washington Carver, who developed hundreds of useful products from the peanut, explained his calling. “When I was young, I said to God, ‘God, tell me the mystery of the universe.’ God answered, ‘That knowledge is reserved for me alone.’ So I said, ‘God, tell me the mystery of the peanut.’ God said, ‘Well, George, that’s closer to your size.’ Then he told me.” Pride and humility are two major factors of life that we must deal with as long as we are on this earth. People with pride are living an illusion; humble people live in the truth. Living in the truth should be the goal of our lives. Let’s face it: Some people are smarter, more talented, better looking, thinner, richer, wittier than others. That’s how life is. Nevertheless, when we use our intelligence, or talents, or looks, to put others down, then pride has
taken over our lives. Humility acknowledges the existence of the gifts we have all received. Behind humility is an attitude of gratitude to God for everything we have received. God has created us with different abilities, talents, intelligence and so forth. Just because a person has a high IQ score, does not mean that he or she is better, or worth more, than a person with a lower IQ score. The same goes for any quality or possession we may have. In God’s eyes, we all have infinite value and worth no matter how we look, or what we know, or possess. Pride causes so much harm because it puts barriers between people. If our position at work prevents us from associating with another person who has a less important job, then this is an obstacle to following Christ. Humility does not mean we think less of ourselves; it means we think of ourselves less. Being humble means living in the truth. We have to ask ourselves, “What is the truth of my life?” We begin to get at the answer by looking closely at our relationships. We need to discover our relationships to family, friends, work, Church, the poor, the rich, the disabled,
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By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Pride creates barriers between people
In 2006, a group of Terrebonne Parish residents and business owners created the Morganza Action Coalition (MAC) to promote federal authorization and funding of the Morganza-to-the-Gulf (MTG) Hurricane Protection System. MAC’s efforts with elected officials and policymakers on Capitol Hill since then have helped the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District secure federal authorization and permit approvals for the levee system after decades of studies and federal delays. Permitting for MTG Reaches K and L in Lafourche Parish, Corps of Engineers mitigation policy, and federal flood mapping issues are all issues that MAC and the Terrebonne, North Lafourche, South Lafourche levee districts have successfully resolved together in recent years. “For the past ten years, MAC has aggressively promoted Morganza to the Gulf as critical protection for not just Terrebonne but our neighboring parish of Lafourche as well. Likewise, we have worked very well with our neighboring levee districts to resolve issues that impact our region’s ability to protect ourselves,” explains 2016 MAC President Jay Walker. “By uniting under the MAC umbrella to promote state and federal support for Morganza and Lafourche levee projects, our voice will be even stronger. After all, our coastal communities are all in this together,” he says. The 2016 MAC Board of Directors includes Walker, Jack Moore, Daniel Walker, Cory Kief, Ronald Callais, Marguerite Knight, Roland Guidry, Jean Marmande, and Jane Arnette.
The Morganza Action Coalition is a 501(c)(4) corporation founded in 2006 by Terrebonne Parish residents and business leaders who recognize the importance of the Morganza-to-the-Gulf Hurricane Protection System to the continued survivability, economic viability and growth of our region. Today, MAC advocates for comprehensive levee protection for Terrebonne & Lafourche Parishes. For more information on MAC visit www.morganza.org.
Gulf to a once-every-30year-or-less situation, and the odds of such downpours increased anywhere from 30 percent to more than 240 percent. The most likely figure is about a doubling, but van der Wiel said they can see is at least a 40 percent increase. “We are now actually able to objectively and quantifiably say ‘yes, climate change contributed to this event,’” Cullen said of the Louisiana downpours. “It’s unequivocal.” Most outside experts — including six who contributed to the National Academies of Science report that looked at climate attribution studies — praised the science and results. The national academies panel chairman, retired Admiral David Titley, a Pennsylvania State University meteorology professor, said the Louisiana study followed the guidelines the academies set out and uses observations, models and physics to come to its conclusion. “It’s an excellent study,” said Columbia University climate scientist Adam Sobel, who was on the academies report team. “These are top established researchers and the GFDL model is one of the best in the business for this purpose. The methods are appropriate and very thoroughly and clearly explained as are the assumptions necessary to draw the conclusions.” National Center for Atmospheric Research senior scientist Kevin Trenberth said the study seems to come to the right conclusions, but misses the role of super warm seawater and “off the charts” moisture in the air, some of which was natural due to El Nino and about onethird from man-made climate change. ___ Online: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: http://www.noaa.gov/ Follow Seth Borenstein at http://twitter.com/borenbears and his work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/ seth-borenstein
those of different racial origin, and so forth. Am I living in the truth in each of these relationships? Sometimes we can easily discover the truth of these relationships. At other times, it may not be so easy to see what is going on, and may require quiet reflection. In marriage, humility is obviously missing if one spouse is constantly treating the other with disrespect. In some marriages there is far too much criticism of one partner by the
other. The underlying attitude is obviously one person feeling superior. This criticism can soon destroy any tenderness or understanding that every marriage needs. Humility demands that both married parties try to see the truth of who the other is. This truth includes the best qualities that the other possesses. The humble marriage is one where both parties feel appreciated for being who they are. It is also a place where both spouses wel-
come the help that the other can give. When pride prevents one spouse from accepting the help and guidance from the other, the marriage soon finds itself in trouble. Being in a marriage relationship means that I acknowledge the need for another person in my life. When we act as if we did not need our husband or wife, we are refusing to live as a community of life and love. We are living a lie. We can extend this
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Charis Church
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship 10:30 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. Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. 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
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
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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. 16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. 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.
Gulf Coast Baptist Church 18242 W. Main - Galliano
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988
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
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
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 (504) 532-2992
marriage image to include other communities. Do we treat others with equality and respect at work, at church, at school, or community groups? Or do things always have to go our way? Again, humility demands that we seriously listen to the thoughts and opinions of others. Pride closes us in on us. Humility opens us up to God and to others.
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
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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
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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 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA 70373
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
Voice
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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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