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Sunday, January 29, 2017

South La. Economic Council CEO Optimistic about 2017 Buster Avera Contributing Writer

Recently, members of the Lafourche Parish Council (LPC) and the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) heard some encouraging news fromWthe South Louisiana Economic Council’s (SLEC) CEO Vic Lafont.

Visiting their January public meetings and procuring annual dues to his organization, Lafont told LPC and GLPC that 2017 will be a better year in terms of economic growth and jobs.

Lafont’s organization focuses on the region of St. Mary, Assumption, Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes, with a goal of increasing development and economic activities within the region and giving advice to businesses.

Touting his “4th Quarter Barometer” and the 2016 job growth, which he said occurred in professional and technical services, utilities, education and IT, Lafont told members of both organizations that he thinks recovery is in sight.

For example, the Louisiana rotary rig count in January 2017 was 50, up 8 from last year’s second half numbers, he said.

“Something’s happening, and it’s not bad,” he said at Tuesday’s council meeting in Mathews.

See SLEC Page 3-A

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VOLUME 28 NUMBER 16

Trial ongoing for suspect in Larose double murder Jurors hear murder confession

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Bridget Mire, Daily Comet Staff Writer

Jordan Landry called his mother, Nikki, a few times the morning of Sept.

22, 2013. t She didn’t answer, but that was normal. Maybe she was sleeping or V S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINEjust • didn’t LAROSE hear her phone.

He arrived at the Westside ApartC • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE ments where he and his mother lived on West Fourth Street in Larose and found their apartment door open, which was odd because she normally kept it locked.

Staff photos by Babs A gruesome scene greeted him when he entered the It’s Carnival Time! For the clients at Special Educaapartment.

Fortytion District 1 (The Center) in Cut Off, that means it’s one-year-old Nikki time to sort and pack beads to sell to customers.

Landry and her acAfter each parde, The Center pulls a “throw back” quaintance 54-yeartrailer on which people can throw their catch back old Harry Lefort had been shot and killed to help clean up the streets and to also contribute to as she lay in bed and the one of the many job positions available for the he sat on the couch. clients of The Center.

Jordan Landry Traveyon testified Wednesday Pictured above are clients Justin, Halen and Colette Blackledge during the trial of 21sorting and packing short beads. Pictured left is year-old Traveyon Blackledge, who is cilent Richard who sorts and packs longer beads. charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of Nikki Landry and Lefort.

Call The Center at 985-632-5671 to inquire about purBlackledge’s father, 38-year-old Toronzo Thompkins, is accused of orchasing pre-packed Mardi Gras beads. dering Blackledge and 38-year-old Jerrard Major, Sr. to kill Nikki Landry, who was a confidential informant set to testify in Thompkins’ crack cocaine distribution trial.

Thompkins is already serving a life sentence after he was convicted of the drug charge despite Nikki Landry’s death. He is scheduled for trial on secOlder toll tags must be replaced by Spring 2017 ond-degree murder charges May 23 in state District Judge Walter Lanier’s The Louisiana Department of Transportation courtroom in Thibodaux. and Development will hold a ‘swap meet’ for Major is set for a hearing March 24 GeauxPass customers to exchange the large hardon motions to suppress his police case tags for smaller, more secure sticker tags. statement and get money from the The event is planned in Grand Isle on February 1 Louisiana Public Defender Board to from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sureway Supermarket, hire a forensic psychologist.

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See Trial Page 5-A The GeauxPass Customer Service Center staff in Golden Meadow began transitioning to the newer tags in fall 2016. The technology that allows the older tags to work will be phased out in late Spring 2017. Anyone who has a hard-case tag can bring it to the Golden Meadow GeauxPass Customer Service Center between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Staff photos by Babs Monday through Friday to have it swapped out for GeauxPass Customer Service agents Rachel a newer tag. and Gina are pictured assisting Grand Isle resThis change is especially important for Grand idents in updating their toll tags.

Isle residents, who use non-revenue tags to cross the LA 1 toll bridge at no cost. These tags must be Anyone who missed the first swap meet can updated to continue to cross the bridge for free. attend the next one on February 1 at Sureway Motorists can open a GeauxPass account at MELINDA DESLATTE, Supermarket in Grand Isle or drop by the the swap meet, Golden Meadow Customer Service Associated Press Center, located at 1821 Hwy. 3235, or online by GeauxPass kiosk in Golden Meadow. visiting www.geauxpass.com.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards laid out his reasoning to lawmakers Friday for a deficitclosing special session, saying he won’t seek tax increases to close the $304 million gap and will try to protect education programs from cuts.

The Coach “O” Day banquet honoring Coach Ed Coach in November, is attracting hundreds of The Democratic governor spoke to “Ba Ba” Orgeron will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, friends and fans locally and from around the state. the joint House and Senate budget comAfter Coach “O” requested shrimp to be the February 17 at the Larose Civic Center. Originally mittee, describing plans for a less than planned for the auditorium, organizers have decided feature of the feast, dozens of local area cooks oftwo-week special session to begin Feb. to move the event to the larger outdoor pavilion facil- fered to prepare the meal that will consist of 13, to rebalance the $27 billion state ity to handle the large crowd expected to attend. Side gumbo, fried shrimp, jambalaya, and white beans operating budget for the fiscal year that flaps will be placed on the pavilion for the event to and rice. A group from Grand Isle is providing the began July 1. ensure higher sound quality, security and protection fresh Gulf shrimp along with experienced well“Listen, I’m the last person who known cooks to join the excellent cooks who volfrom the elements. wants another special session,” said The number of sponsor tables sold has doubled unteer their services to the civic center for all their Edwards, who called two such sessions early expectations. Individ- fairs and festivals. last year to deal with budget gaps. “But Sponsor tables of eight are available for ual ticket sales are also when we’re looking at cuts of this mag$1,000. More than 50 have already been sold and moving at a fast pace. nitude, it would be irresponsible not to The homecoming cele- the number is rising daily. Individual tickets are open up the entire budget to scrutiny bration for Coach Ed “Ba $50 each. Everyone with a ticket will be treated to and negligent to exclude the public from Ba” Orgeron who was a delicious, Cajun feast. decisions that will affect their services.” named LSU Head Football See Coach “O” Page 3-A Getty Images See Edwards Page 3-A

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Sunday, January 29, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Lockport KCs to host lunch benefit Sun.

The Lockport KC monthly fundraiser dinner will be held on Sunday, January 29 at their home on Seventh Street between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The menu will consist of hamburger steaks, mashed potatoes, sweat peas, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Drinks and desserts will also be available. Dine in or take it to go.

Mardi Gras party set for Feb. 3 in Larose

The Krewe of Versailles will have a Mardi Gras Party open to the public on Friday, February 3 at the Larose Civic Center. The band, Good Feelings, will start at 8 p.m. with the door opening at 7 p.m. Casual attire.

Tickets are $15 advanced and $20 at the door.

Must be 18 years or older to attend. The Civic Center will have a cash bar with drinks to purchase, but you are welcomed to bring your own drinks.

To purchase tickets, contact Roxanne Rogers, Versailles secretary, at 985691-1912.

Concealed handgun class to be held Feb. 4

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, February 4 at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland.

The class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until approximately 5 p.m. with a break for lunch.

The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana.

For more information, please contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 4494485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net.

Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).

St. Joseph steak supper slated for Feb. 4

St. Joseph Holy Name Society Steak Supper and Auction will be held on Saturday, February 4 at the St. Joseph Recreation Center from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. A steak meal will be available for a $15 donation each.

Takeouts available.

The auction will start 6:30 p.m. A drawing will also be held for a $5,000 Give-Away. Tickets for the Give-Away can be obtained for a $50 donation. 1st Prize, $2,500; 2nd Prize, $1,500; 3rd Prize, $1,000.

For more information or to obtain tickets for steak supper or raffle, call 6327382 or 278-6959.

Benefit Pedro tourney to be held Feb. 4

A pedro tournament will be held to benefit SL Project Graduation on Saturday, February 4 at the Lafourche Shriner’s Building (across from the SLHS stadium).

Players must be 21 years or older. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games start at 6. Cost is $50 per team or $25 per person. Double elimination. Prize for first place is a sack of live crawfish for each player. A half and half raffle, food and drinks will be available to purchase.

To register or to volunteer to help / donate, contact Tina Georges at 985-258-3020 or Katie Alario at 985-677-7826.

Registration payment can be dropped off to Holly at Safecon on Hwy. 1 in Cut Off or given at the door on the night of the tournament.

LCO girls softball meeting set for Feb. 5

Larose-Cut Off Girls Softball 2016 will hold a

coaches / public meeting on Sunday, February 5 at 5 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. For more information contact Sandy Guidry at 985-258-1996.

Project Grad. benefit lunch set for Feb. 5, 6

A chicken spaghetti lunch fundraiser is slated for Sunday, February 5 and Monday, February 6 to benefit South Lafourche High School’s Project Graduation.

Cost is $10 per lunch and pick up is between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Family Life Center located behind Community Bible Church on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. Lunches can be delivered on Monday.

For more information or to place orders, call 985637-7498.

Anger management classes to begin Feb. 9

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, February 9, 16 and 23.

Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only).

For more information call 985-446-0643.

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Lafourche libraries announce upcoming events

Lafourche library carnival krewes set to roll: Several Lafourche Parish Public Library branches will host Mardi Gras parades for preschool children this year. All children are welcome to participate. Children should bring their own throws. For their safety, children are not allowed to ride in motorized vehicles.

Krewe of Once Upon a Time: The Lockport Branch Library welcomes children to participate in its annual Mardi Gras parade, the Krewe of Once Upon a Time. The parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. on February 23 at the Town of Lockport’s Bayou Side Park. Children may walk or ride in decorated wagons or strollers and are welcome to wear costumes.

Krewe de Fantasie: The Larose Branch Library’s Krewe de Fantasie preschool children’s parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. on February 23 at the library, 305 E. Fifth Street. Children may walk or ride in decorated wagons or strollers and are welcome to wear costumes.

Krewe of Les Petites Enfants: Preschool children are invited to take part in the South Lafourche Branch Library’s annual parade, the

Golden Meadow Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Youth Baseball Registration will be held on February 16 and 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Park (kitchen at small field).

This league is for girls and boys ages 4 to 15. For more information, email Tina at bayoulafourche30 @yahoo.com.

Krewe Des T-Cajuns seeking riders

Le Krewe Des T-Cajuns Children’s parade is set to roll on Saturday, February 18.

Anyone interested in putting a float together, contact Wade at 985-438-2285 or Kellie at 985-278-7877.

Also looking for all past court members since 1998.

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The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Alcohol Education Program classes, (4 hour class for offenders receiving citations for possession, purchase or consumption of alcohol under the age of 21), on Saturday, February 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with court paperwork/ citation, picture ID and $50 enrollment fee (money order only).

Hours of enrollment are Monday to Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

For more information call 985-446-0643.

Boat building classes offered in Lockport

The Center for Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main Street, Lockport, offers boat building classes.

Classes can be scheduled any day at times convenient to builder and instructor.

FMI call Ernie, at (985) 532-5106. Group events also available

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Egg drop competition to be held at Lockport library: Families are invited to take part in an Inventors’ Day Egg Drop Competition and work together to create a contraption that allows an egg to survive a 12-foot fall at 2 p.m. on February 11 at the Lockport Branch Library. The library will provide materials such as straws, pipe cleaners, paper cups, tissue, cotton balls, boiled eggs, and more will be provided. Small prizes will be awarded for those whose eggs survive.

Converse with others at La Table Française: Are you a French speaker and want to speak French with others?

Want to learn French? Join La Table Française at the Lockport Branch Library hosted by local French teacher Yassa Aici at 5 p.m. on February 16.

Participants will practice speaking in French in a casual conversational environment. Speakers of all levels are welcome. Light refreshments served. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library or by calling the library at 985-532-3158.

Golden Meadow library to host open house: The Golden Meadow Branch Library will host an open house throughout the day on February 21 in celebration of Library Lovers Month. Tour the library and its adjoining historical center, enjoy refreshments, and see what the library has to offer.

Make your own Mardi Gras float at the Raceland library: Design your own Mardi Gras float using shoe boxes, listen to Mardi Gras music, and enjoy King Cake, while supplies last, at 4 p.m. on February 22 at the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive.

Lockport library to offer French evening story hour: The Lockport Branch Library is offering a French story hour to celebrate Lafourche’s French heritage. The storytime, presented by local French teacher Yassa Aici, will take place at 5 p.m. on February 22 and will end with a special French craft. To register, please stop by the library or call the library at 985-5323158.

Girl Scout Daisy Troop 21450 joined the Cub Scouts in entertaining the residents of the Broadway Nursing Home with singing Christmas carols during the Christmas holidays.

Pictured from left to right: Madilyn Boudreaux, Sophia Hebert, Braily Adams, Aubree Curole, Chanly Adams and Alyssa Adams.

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Krewe of Les Petites Enfants, at 10:30 a.m. on February 24 in the library parking lot, 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off. Children may walk or ride in decorated wagons or strollers and are welcome to wear costumes.

Earn a free Dr. Seuss book at the library: Children can earn a free Dr. Seuss book at the Golden Meadow, Larose, and South Lafourche library branches in February.

Thanks to a $1,000 grant from TEI Landmark Audio, children who commit to reading five books (or having five books read to them) can earn a free Dr. Seuss book. Registrations for this program begin February 1 at the Golden Meadow Branch Library, Larose Branch Library, and the South Lafourche Branch Library. Books are limited at each branch, so register early.

Celebrate National Pizza Day at the Lockport library: The Lockport Branch Library is celebrating National Pizza Day with a “Make a Bagel Pizza” assembly line from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on February 9. Make a pizza using bagels and a variety of toppings, while supplies last.

Royal Sweethearts Tea Party set for Lockport library: Celebrate royally at the Lockport Branch Library’s seasonal tea party beginning at 5:30 p.m. on February 9.

Participants will get the “royal” treatment as they enjoy refreshments and partake in activities. Costumes are welcome. Registration is required, so sign up at the library or by calling the library at 985-532-

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Cub Scouts from Larose Pack 333 and Boy Scouts from Troop 325 went Christmas caroling at the Broadway Nursing home in Lockport during the Christmas holidays. They also handed out socks to all the residents.

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Sunday, January 29, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

from 1-A

Lafont called recent changes in Washington part of a “comeback” for our region.

“Garret Graves’ appointment (to the chairmanship of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment) is huge,” said Lafont.

The committee oversees water resources development and regulatory programs administered by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency.

U. S. Representative Graves’ official website says his appointment will play a role in shaping legislation to limit the scope and economic damages of agency regulations, shorten the time it takes for projects to be completed and bring efficiency to government.

Such influence has already changed the Corp’s 404 permit process.

That process stalled the Larose Floodwall Project along the Intracoastal Waterway, costing the local levee district (and taxpayers) thousands of dollars in wasted time and contractor mobilization costs when the project was shut down last year.

Also, Republican Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s close ties to newly elected president Donald Trump will go far in helping south Louisiana, said Lafont.

As a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Scalise is a leader in pushing for a strong national energy strategy that he says will increase the supply of American oil and natural gas thereby lowering dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

Trump’s decision to advance construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines will help the area as well.

“We were counting on a comeback; we didn’t know how fast it might come back,” Lafont concluded.

On Tuesday, the parish council approved SLEC membership dues of $25,000 for 2017. Earlier this month, the Port Commission agreed to membership dues of $10,000.

COACH “O” from 1-A

A cash bar will be available for guests as they dine and enjoy the evening’s events.

Special guests invited to attend the Coach “O” Day event will be players and coaches of the 1977 SLHS State Championship Football Team to celebrate the 40th anniversary of that great achievement. Bobby Hebert, Jr., who was the quarterback of that team, will introduce each member.

Also Ed “Ba Ba” Orgeron, a

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member of that team, will have his SLHS jersey retired at the banquet.

Other special guests invited to attend the banquet will be former LSU athletes from Lafourche and around the state. They will be introduced by former LSU great, Mike Hillman.

Besides “Ba Ba” Orgeron and his family, political celebrities from here and around the state, along with Hall of Fame football players, will take the stage to entertain and delight the crowd. Professional football analyst, radio and television personality Mike Detillier will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

All funds raised, after expenses, will be donated to local charities and/or nonprofit organizations. Coach “O” asked that all monies raised be given to local causes.

Tickets for the Coach “O” Day banquet can be purchased from the Larose Civic Center with cash or check. For reservations, tickets, or information call 985-693-7355.

Finally, we have an LSU Head Football Coach we can understand!

EDWARDS from 1-A

Edwards wants to use more than $119 million from Louisiana’s “rainy day” fund to partially fill the shortfall and eliminate the rest of the deficit with cuts.

“There will be no proposal from my administration to raise a single tax or fee,” he said.

But the governor said Republican and Democratic lawmakers have asked that he allow them to consider fee hikes, so he’ll give lawmakers that option in the parameters of the special session that he’ll call.

He didn’t provide specifics about where he proposes to make cuts, saying he’ll submit that detailed legislation by Feb. 6.

But Edwards said he wants to spare public colleges, K12 education, prisons, the social services department and certain health services for the poor and people with disabilities.

He warned the other reductions needed to rebalance the budget will be deep and painful.

“After years and years of cutting, there are no painless options left,” he said.

House Republican leaders have balked at the budget-rebalancing session, saying Edwards and the budget committee could make the cuts on their own, without calling the full Legislature back to Baton Rouge. They’ve said such a session will bear unnecessary costs.

Edwards said constitutional limits on his and the committee’s abilities to cut spending would force limited areas of the budget to take the brunt of the cuts, usually higher education and health services. A special session, he said, will allow lawmakers to cut more broadly.

Some GOP lawmakers also are resistant to using the rainy day fund, saying Louisiana needs to make permanent cuts to better match the state’s spending to its income rather than using the savings account for a temporary fix. Tapping into the fund requires a hefty two-thirds vote of the House and Senate, which could be a difficult hurdle for Edwards to reach.

Edwards said using the rainy day money may not be “the ideal approach,” but he said it would help stop “more devastating cuts.”

The session will have to end by Feb. 23, but Edwards told lawmakers it could wrap up early “if we can all agree to work together.”

Could closing doors on Bourbon Street help curb crime?

KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The mayor of New Orleans wants to force bars along Bourbon Street to close their doors after 3 a.m. in an attempt to reduce violence in the city.

Mayor Mitch Landrieu stresses that the bars and clubs will still be allowed to stay open, they just have to close their doors.

Some bar owners are skeptical and say the proposal would hurt business in a city known for its opendoor attitude and all-night partying.

In the past few years, some of the on-the-street, alcohol-fueled hoopla has at times ended abruptly in gunfire. Shootings on Bourbon Street in 2014 and last November left two people dead and more than a dozen wounded. ___________

LDR now accepting paper tax returns and those filed electronically with tax prep software

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue is now accepting printed 2016 state individual income tax returns, along with those filed electronically through commercially-available tax preparation software.

Louisiana File Online, the state’s free tax filing web application, will begin accepting returns on February 6.

Download the 2016 state individual income tax return at www.revenue .louisiana.gov/taxforms.

The Louisiana individual income tax filing deadline is Monday, May 15. ___________

December Louisiana jobless rate dips as labor force shrinks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s unemployment rate dipped to 6.1 percent in December as people kept leaving the labor force.

The jobless rate fell from 6.2 percent in November, but remained above December 2015’s 5.8 percent level.

Fewer people reported having jobs and fewer were looking. The number of unemployed Louisianans was 129,000 in December, down slightly from November, but 5,000 above December 2015 levels.

Louisiana had the fourth-highest jobless rate among states, with Alaska worst at 6.7 percent. The nationwide jobless rate rose to 4.7 percent from November’s 4.6 percent.

A separate survey shows Louisiana employer payrolls rose by 2,000 to 1.98 million. Payrolls — a top labor market indicator — remain 5,000 below yearago levels, indicating continued economic weakness.

The U.S. Labor Department released figures Tuesday, adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes. ___________

371-foot ship new Gulf of Mexico artificial reef off Texas

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A 371-foot former cargo vessel named for a mythical sea monster has become an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico off Texas.

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department says the Kraken was sunk 67 miles off Galveston. The

ship is expected to become a home to fish, coral and other invertebrates — plus a destination for divers.

The project is part of the state’s Artificial Reef Program funded through grants and industry donations.

The Kraken last May was towed from Trinidad to Brownsville. Crews removed all fuel, oil and hazardous materials to abide by environmental regulations.

Department officials say the ship sank last Friday as openings cut into the vessel filled with water. The Kraken settled about 140 feet below the surface. ___________

Terrebonne Parish to mark opening of women’s jail

ASHLAND, La. (AP) — Officials are marking the opening a women’s jail in Terrebonne Parish.

The Courier of Houma (http://bit.ly/2jRqnYE ) reports that Wednesday’s grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m., and guided tours will be held shortly after.

The Ashland facility had been a juvenile detention center. Terrebonne Sheriff Jerry Larpenter says the newly converted space will accommodate the parish’s need for additional inmate bed space.

The jail will accommodate about 130 female inmates and free up space for more male inmates at the current jail next door.

Parish President Gordy Dove says converting the juvenile center into a women’s facility saved the parish at least $200,000.

Information from: The Courier, http://www. houmatoday.com ___________

Louisiana to close oyster harvest in part of Calcasieu lake

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — All oyster harvest in the West Cove portion of the Calcasieu Lake Public Oyster Area in Cameron Parish is closing at a half-hour after sunset Tuesday.

The oyster population in the lake has been in decline for several years and state officials say the continued commercial harvest may threaten the long-term sustainability of remaining oyster resources in the area.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the closure Friday.

To view maps detailing the department’s actions visit: http://www.wlf. louisiana.gov/fishing/commerical-oyster-seasons . ___________

Officials: Twisters damage, destroy 31 houses in Louisiana

PLAIN DEALING, La. (AP) — Authorities say tornadoes destroyed or damaged 31 houses and RVs in Louisiana: 29 in the northwest near Plain Dealing, and two in the Natchitoches (NAK-uh-tesh) Parish town of Natchez. Officials say nobody was seriously hurt.

The National Weather Service tells local news media that both areas were hit Saturday by EF-2 twisters, with 115-mph winds in Bossier Parish and 120-mph winds in Natchez.

Howard Johnson of Natchez told KTBS-TV (http://bit.ly/2jIMtfA ) he woke as his house was being torn apart. It wound up in the Red River.

KSLA-TV reports that a survivor crawled out of his rolling mobile home.

Plain Dealing resident N.D. MacKellar told The Times that as windows burst, he ran, carrying his wife to their bathtub. He says he was sure they were going to die. ___________

Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge closed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it’s closing Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge due to high levels of the Pearl River.

The closure, announced Thursday, will affect primitive-weapon and archery deer seasons on the federal tract, but not waterfowl season.

NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports (http://bit.ly/2jXaaB1 ) regulations require closure of the refuge, located in eastern St. Tammany Parish, whenever the Pearl River at the Pearl River, Louisiana, gauge reaches 15.5 feet. Forecasters are expecting it to remain at or above that height through at least Jan. 31.

The closure is necessary because high river levels force wildlife to group up on emergent ridges, where they become susceptible to over-hunting.

Waterfowl season will close on the refuge at sunset Sunday.

Information from: The Times-Picayune, www.nola.com

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Aaron Neville to debut at French Quarter fest

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the first time, New Orleans’ homegrown talent Aaron Neville will appear at this year’s French Quarter Festival.

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. announced the 2017 lineup Tuesday, noting that Neville is scheduled to perform on the opening day, April 6, on the Abita Beer Stage.

The 34th annual event runs through April 9 at various stages set up giving festival-goers a chance to listen to more than 1,700 musicians. The festival is free and open to the public.

In addition to Neville, Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole, Cole Williams Band, Cupid, Messy Cookers Jazz Band, Mo’Fess, Love Evolution, Perdido Jazz Band, T’Monde, and Valerie Sassyfrass make their debuts at this year’s festival.

The full music schedule will be released in March. ___________

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Woman’s body found under Walker bridge; foul play suspected

WALKER, La. (AP) — Authorities suspect foul play after a woman’s body was found beneath a Baton Rouge-area highway bridge.

News outlets report that investigators believe the woman had been dead for at least a week when her body was found Wednesday morning amid tree limbs and other debris beneath the Interstate 12 bridge over West Colyell Creek in Walker.

Walker Police Capt.

John Sharp says the cause of death remains undetermined pending an autopsy, but the case is being investigated as a homicide.

Investigators are reviewing several active missing person cases in Livingston Parish. No further information was immediately available. ___________

Woman accused of fatally backing over husband with truck

GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) — Police say a woman backed over her husband with a pickup truck, killing him.

NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports that Jefferson Parish arrest records show 46-year-old Sherry Pruitt, of Grand Isle, is charged with vehicular homicide, driving without a license and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

According to Grand Isle police, a witness says Pruitt backed over Buddy Lowe while driving a pickup truck on Jan. 21. Authorities say Lowe was unresponsive when they arrived at the scene and he was later pronounced dead.

Police say Pruitt told officers she did not have a driver’s license. Upon her arrest, she was taken to a hospital for a toxicology test due to concerns of a possible overdose.

A judge Wednesday set an approximately $26,000 bond for Pruitt, who is currently in custody.

Information from: The Times-Picayune. ___________

2017 Area Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • Krewe Des Les Petite Lions - Golden Meadow, 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Krewe of Hercules - Houma - 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - noon • Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou - Chauvin - noon • Krewe of Aquarius - West Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • Krewe of Versailles - Larose - noon • Krewe of Hyacinthians - Houma - 12:30 • Krewe of Titans (Following Hyacinthians) - Houma • Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m.

Krewe of Ambrosia (Following Shaka) - 2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux • Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 28 • Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 11:00 a.m.

• Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m.

• Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Maasai - Thibodaux - 2:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 4:00 p.m.

Attention Krewes - If there are any discrepancies to times and dates,

contact the Gazette at 985-693-7229.

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Sunday, January 29, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

HOMES

House For Sale: 3 Bedroom; 2 1/2 bath; open living/ kitchen area; sunroom; extra living room; 2 car garage, plus double carport; back patio; lots of closet and storage space; 2 AC units; tankless gas water heater; corner lot is 200’x107’; 2,500 sq. ft. living. Lockport.

Asking $245,000. Call 985-258-9225 or 985278-0201. _________________ House For Sale: 4 bedroom; 2 bath; large lot; located at 113 West 211th St., Galliano. FMI call 225-603-3472. _________________ House For Sale: a cute 2 bedroom house in Golden Meadow. 805 North Bayou Drive. Call if interested, 985-6326623 or 985-696-0066. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

Fully equipped, additional BBQ room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-665-7375. _________________ Commercial Property For Lease: Top location in South Lafourche.

1,100 square feet. Located at 16258 West Main St., Cut Off. Call 985991-1669 for more info. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________

FOR RENT

Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom; newly remodeled; big back yard; $500/deposit, $750/month. Call 6772500. _________________

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Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath homel ready to move in; spacious and updated; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; $1,000/ month; $850/deposit.

985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home; completely renovated; additional office/ bedroom; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; Ready to move in; $1,200/ month; $850/ deposit.

985-6936533/ 985-728-2620 FMI. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ Travel Trailer For Rent: Golden Meadow, 4 lane. $450/month, $200/ deposit.

985-4757696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Brick House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath; all appliances included; large shed with extra fridge/ freezer; great location. $950/month and $500/deposit.

Call (985) 258-8127. _________________ Multiple Properties For Rent: Remodeled House 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large rooms, lots of parking, $850/month; 2 bedroom, 1 bath remodeled house, $700/month; 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer, $600/month; 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

We accept Section 8.

Call 985-291-1146 or 985-696-4785. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call 985-291-3632. _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.

New Luxury Condos for Rent: in Thibodaux. 2 bedroom; 2 bath; with all appliances provided; quality units at the best rate in town; Call 985859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ NEW LISTING! For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath in Golden Meadow. Includes loft, cathedral ceilings, concrete countertops, wood floors, large porch. $950/ month; $950/deposit.

153 Nichols St. Call 985232-1948. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all major appliances included. $750/month rent and $500/ deposit. No pets, no smoking. Text or Call Rayni at 985-6911501. _________________ For Rent: unfurnished apartment in Cut Off; two bedrooms, one bath; fridge included; water paid; washer and dryer hookup; Available February 1st; taking applications; no pets; $600 a month; $500 deposit; Phone, 985-632-6845; 14947 East Main on 308. _________________ Apartment for Rent: in Cut Off, West 64th St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath; stove, fridge, washer/dryer; rent, $750/monh, $500 deposit. FMI 985-6657621. No answer, leave message. _________________ Apt. For Rent: in Galliano. Call to see our 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms apt. By appointment only, 475-5898. _________________

FREE RENT! Half Off 1st Month’s Rent with New Lease!

LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome.

Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer.

To see pics go to w w w. c o t e b l a n c h e apartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom/ 2 bath; fully furnished; washer/ dryer; central A/C and heat; covered carport; located in Cut Off; no smoking inside; no pets; $800 a month/ $500 deposit; utilities not included. Call 985691-8110. _________________

House For Rent: 232 East 2nd St., Larose.

3 bedroom/ 1 bath; no smoking or pets; lawncare provided; $900/month, plus deposit. Call (985) 6323984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________ Beautiful Apt. In Cut Off: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard shaded with trees, cemented parking, very quiet and secure. Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________ Small Cottage For Rent: bedroom/ loft; full kitchen; full bath; furnished; utilities paid; single person; no smoking; $600 month; $400 damage deposit. Call (985) 859-3953. _________________ Apartments for rent in the Cut Off area: 2BR, 1ba., $575/mo. and $500/dep. NO PETS. 985-258-7510. _________________

For Rent: 2 bedroom; 1 bath in Galliano. $800/month and $500/deposit; Utilities not included; must submit application; washer/ dryer included; FMI contact Teka Lafont at 985677-4604. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath.

167 West 124th Street. Central air, appliances, grass cut, great neighborhood. $700 / deposit, $700 / rent. Call John at 985691-8313. _________________ Partly Furnished Apt For Rent: 3 bedroom; $800 month; $400 deposit; Golden Meadow, 4 lane; 985475-7696 or 985-3980172. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; Lockport area; $300/deposit; $650 /rent. We pay electric and water. Access to free washer and dryer.

985-232-8409. _________________

MERCHANDISE

For Sale: Fig and Peach Trees; 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off, LA; 985-691-9466 or 985-632-2602. _________________

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

Maxon LT20 Hydraulic Lift Gate For Sale

$

650

Call Bryan at 985-696-5550.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 1st CLASS SHIP FITTERS, PIPE FITTERS, ELECTRICIANS & BLASTERS / PAINTERS

*MINIMUM 2 YEARS DIRECT SHIPYARD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We are seeking persons for stable direct-hire work, not contract work.

Excellent pay and benefit package.

Must pass physical and drug screen.

50-HOUR WORK WEEK & BENEFITS

Paid Vacation – Paid Holidays Group Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Short/Long Term Disability 401k Retirement Plan

Apply in Person To:

LASHIP 367 Dickson Road Houma, LA 70363 Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm or Contact Personnel at (985) 601-4890 Email: reggie.mott@chouest.com View company website to learn more WWW.CHOUEST.COM E.O.E. M/F/H/V

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 1st CLASS SHIP FITTERS, PIPE FITTERS, ELECTRICIANS, WELDERS & CARPENTERS

*MINIMUM 2 YEARS DIRECT SHIPYARD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We are seeking persons for stable direct-hire work, not contract work.

Excellent pay and benefit package.

Must pass physical and drug screen.

50-HOUR WORKWEEK & BENEFITS Paid Vacation – Paid Holidays Group Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Short/Long Term Disability 401k Retirement Plan

Apply in Person To:

NORTH AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING 800 Industrial Park Road Larose, LA 70373 Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm or Contact Personnel at (985) 601-4113 Email: daisy.vizier@chouest.com View company website to learn more WWW.CHOUEST.COM E.O.E. M/F/H/V

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________

HELP WANTED

Vision Communications has a job opportunity for an Installation & Repair Technician.

Apply online at www.viscom.net. E.O.E ___________________

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. _________________ K-Mar Supply, Fourchon location is now accepting applications for ALL POSITIONS. Full time and Part Time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task, and selfmotivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357.

NAPA, next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please.

MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have valid drivers license. Must meet TWIC card requirements.

Some transportation available (to and from work). _________________ Mane Attraction Salon and Spa of Cut Off is looking for a full time Stylist to join their Aveda Concept Salon. All Cosmetology Education accepted. We offer continued education on color and cuts.

Choose between % or booth rent. Call Kim at 985-632-6955 to schedule your interview. _________________ Help Wanted. Clerical/ sales person to work in insurance, sales and service.

Having or obtaining insurance licenses will be required. Submit resume to PO Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ 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 _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12 th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________

Triple Son Farm Transport is accepting applications for Experienced CDL 18 Wheeler Driver. Offering paid vacation, health ins., 401k.

Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, LA. _________________

SERVICES

Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ 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. _________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC 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 _________________ Concrete Construction Patios.

Driveways.

Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates.

No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ 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. _________________ 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. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options.

16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345.

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Call 985-991-1881. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________

Off The Bone Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausage. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month. 985-291-1579. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming; any size; reasonable rates; free estimates; licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ Public Auction: Persuant to LA. R.S, 9:47569 & 4760. Galliano and Golden Meadow Mini Storage, 219 Hwy 3162, Cut Off, LA 70345.

985-325-8888. AUCTION: 2/15/2017, 10:30 a.m. Unit #313 Marsoil Bermudez: furniture, clothes, microwave, totes and more. _________________

MEMORIALS

In Memory of

THOMAS J. SIMONEAUX

Born: 2/24/62 Died: 1/30/14 Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

We love and miss you, Mom and Family _________________

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OBITUARIES

TONEY DARDAR

Toney Morgan Dardar Sr., 56, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on January 22, 2017. Visitation had taken place on Wednesday, January 25 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow from 9 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass had began at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

Mr. Toney is survived by his children, Tiffony “Tiff” D. Tauzin and husband Kyle and Toney “Brud” M. Dardar Jr. and wife Nicole; grandchildren, Alexis Dardar, Gracee Dardar, Raven Lee, Hunter Dardar, Bryce Tauzin, Bailee Tauzin, and Kruz-Wade Tauzin; great grandchild, Aubree Dardar; brothers, Larry Dardar, David Dardar, Harry Dardar, Tommy Dardar, and Isadore Dardar Jr.; and sisters, Anselena Straub, Darline Leonard, Annette Dardar, and Desiree Dardar.

Mr. Dardar was preceded in death by his parents Isadore Dardar Sr. and Dorina F. Dardar; and brother Donald Dardar.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _______________________________

LAURA MATHERNE

Laura Billiot Matherne, 77 a native of Golden Meadow, and resident of Cut Off, passed away on January 24, 2017 at 4:20 p.m.

Visitation will take place on Friday, January 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 10 a.m. until service time. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon with burial to follow at Cheramie Cemetery.

Laura is survived by her sons, Roddie Matherne and wife Christine, Rodney Matherne and wife Gussie, and Warren Matherne and wife Mary; daughter, Evelyn Jarrell and husband Buster; brothers, Kevin Billiot and Whitney Billiot; sisters, Gayle Billiot, Patty Huskey and Florena Kiger; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Matherne; parents, Edison and Auretia Mobley Billiot; son, Terry Matherne; daughter, Gay Marie Matherne; brothers, Raymond, Gary and Jerry Billiot; sisters, Rosalie Billiot and Isabella Billiot; 2 grandchildren, Rose Mary Matherne and Mary Rose Matherne; and great grandchild, Tyler Ougel.

Laura loved her family and enjoyed shopping at Walmart. She was an avid fan of the stories.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements. _______________________________

In Memory of

RUBY C. BRADFORD

Born: 5/19/39 Died: 1/30/15 It’s been 2 years since you have gone to that mansion in the sky. What a beautiful Christmas that must have been. We miss you and think of you everyday, but we know you are in a much better place. Tears are still shed, but now we laugh when we talk about things we did. Such wonderful memories. Sending you all our love until we meet again.

Your husband, Orren, Children, Family and Friends ________________

MILDRED WARREN

Mildred Savoie Warren, 89, a native of Lockport and resident of Lake Worth Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 15, 2017. A mass of Christian burial of cremation remains was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Mildred is survived by her daughter, Sheila Clark (Eddie); son, Shellie Warren (Kathleen); and grandchildren, Violet, Bella, and Rhett.

She lived in the New Orleans area and worked for Wembley Tie Company for 42 years.

She also lived in Hammond, LA, Mandeville, LA and Lake Worth, Florida. _____________________________

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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.

JANUARY 23, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Drew Badeaux, 33, Gray. Violation of probation/ parole; taking contraband to/ from penal institutions prohibited.

Justin Breaux, 27, Gheens.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Carl Chapman, 47, Des Allemands. Contempt of court.

Brent Cunningham, 26, Houma. Fugitive.

Jase Dupre, 21, Lockport.

Possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Donnie Glynn, 32, Thibodaux.

Possession of a firearm or carrying of a concealed weapon by person convicted of domestic abuse battery; violation of protective orders; possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; aggravated assault with a firearm.

Nikki Martinolich, 30, Thibodaux. DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic.

Donovon McPherson, 23, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things; resisting an officer.

David Nelson, 19, Galliano.

Misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

David Nolen, 44, Prairieville.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

Shonna Orgeron, 46, Larose.

Contempt of court (4 cts).

Talance White, 31, Schriever.

Contempt of court.

Cadarren Turner, 28, Raceland. Obstruction of justice; possession of marijuana (1st).

Thibodaux Police Department Leron Mack, 20, Thibodaux.

Possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; possession with intent to distribute MDMA; illegal possession of stolen firearm.

Hunter Perk, 21, Thibodaux.

Illegal carrying of weapon in presence on controlled dangerous substance; possession of marijuana (1st); tail lamps required.

Maurice Williams, 25, Thibodaux. Flight from an officer; possession of MDMA; contempt of court.

JANUARY 24, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Francine Avera, 31, Galliano.

Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance.

David Barker, 29, Boutte.

Contempt of court.

Eric Castagnetta, 31, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole.

Michael Cheramie, 30, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery.

Rodney Coleman, 21, Raceland. Distribution/ manufacture crack cocaine.

Oscar Cruz-Barrios, 40, Grand Isle. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Joshua Hebert, 38, Golden Meadow. Resisting an officer with force or violence; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Jennifer Joseph, 46, Raceland. Simple burglary; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (3rd).

Brianyiel Shelvy, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Tyrone Showalter, 34, Galliano. Possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; illegal carrying of weapon in presence on controlled dangerous substance; driving on roadway laned for traffic.

GLPC Harbor Police Nicholas Carter, 29, Cut Off. Fugitive (2 cts).

Louisiana State Police Rendell King, 24, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (3 cts).

JANUARY 25, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Talon Collins, 20, Galliano.

Contempt of court; felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

Scott Morris, 29, Gray. Contempt of court (3 cts).

Joseph Racine, 33, Bayou Blue. Simple criminal damage to property.

Jamyren Richard, 17, Raceland. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Kaylum Thompkins, 17, Raceland. Resisting an officer; simple assault; contempt of court.

Curtis Tucker, 29, Bourg.

Theft.

Thibodaux Police Department Carlin Lewis, 33, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Johnny Smith, 69, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Todd Tran, 20, Thibodaux.

2nd degree battery.

Galliano man arrested for carnal knowledge of a juvenile

David Nelson Jr., 19, of Galliano was arrested for Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. Earlier this month, the Golden Meadow Police Department was notified about Nelson possibly having sexual relations with a 16-year-old female. Juvenile detectives with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office were called in to investigate the case. Through investigation, they learned Nelson had consensual sex with the female on at least two occasions. Detectives made contact with Nelson on Monday, January 23, and during questioning, he admitted to having sex with the 16-year-old female. He was arrested and booked

into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. He was released Monday afternoon after posting $2,500 bond.

Nelson

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Idiot vs. Genius

A proud and confident genius makes a bet with an idiot.

The genius says, “Hey idiot, every question I ask you that you don’t know the answer to, you have to give me $5. And if you ask me a

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the planets are giving you the cosmic go-ahead to put certain plans in motion. Don’t procrastinate because time is of the essence. It’s time to get moving.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 No one has better solutions to your problems than you do, Taurus. To appeal to the masses, you may need to change how you present your opinions just a bit.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you might be overly focused on the smallest of details, but it’s more important at this juncture in time to look at the bigger picture. Figure out how to do that.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You may end up delving into things this week that are better left alone.

There is no point in drumming up trouble unless you have to. Sit back and watch things unfold.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t set yourself up for frustration, Leo. Avoid people who like to push all of your buttons. You deserve a relaxing, calm week, and this may be your chance.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, as challenging as life can sometimes be, you need to take chances and push yourself further.

This might be a week for some risktaking.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 It usually takes a lot to raise your ire, Sagittarius. Continue maintaining this calm approach, carefully considering each situation before reacting.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it is not easy to just ignore something, especially when it is constantly being flaunted. Take the high road in this instance or you may get pulled under.

Trial

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Assistant District Attorneys Joe Soignet and Jason Chatagnier are the prosecutors for Blackledge’s trial, and New Iberia attorney Lynden Burton is representing Blackledge. Lanier is presiding over the case.

Soignet said in his opening statement that the crime likely occurred between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Sept. 22, 2013, but deputies were dispatched about 11:45 a.m. Blackledge was picked up during a traffic stop Feb. 6, 2014.

Blackledge initially told detectives Major entered the apartment with two guns and shot both victims, but detectives said that didn’t match the evidence from the scene. Blackledge then said Major had shot Nikki Landry, then pointed a gun at him and threatened to shoot him if he didn’t kill Lefort.

In his opening statement, Burton told the jury that Blackledge reads at a first-grade level. He said his client was held at the Sheriff’s Office substation for more than 12 hours and that detectives could have recorded that whole time but didn’t.

Burton said detectives claimed to have offered Blackledge a chance to sleep, but there was no bed where he was held. Witnesses have said they heard him screaming and being thrown against a wall, but there is no proof of that.

Jurors on Thursday heard Taveyon Blackledge’s confession to detectives and jail conversations between him and his father, who is alleged to have ordered the crime.

At the beginning of the calls, Thompkins states his name.

“I know the odds are against me,” he said in one call.

Thompkins would call someone and then have them connect him to Blackledge. The day before the slayings, he mentioned “that confidential informant,” saying she needed to “get out of Dodge.”

In another call, he lamented to another man that Blackledge didn’t “at least try to get me a lawyer. ... He didn’t do nothing for me.”

Blackledge and two other males were picked up during a traffic stop about 4 p.m. Feb. 6, 2014, and arrived at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Operations Center in Lockport shortly before 5 p.m. There, detectives questioned and eventually released the other two males before moving on to Blackledge.

Detectives Ben Dempster and Kevin Johnson questioned Blackledge. question and I can’t answer yours I will give you $5,000.”

The idiot says, “Okay.”

The genius then asks, “How many continents are there in the world?”

The idiot doesn’t know and hands over the $5.

The idiot says, “Now me ask: what animal stands with two legs but sleeps with three?”

The genius tries and searches very hard for the answer but gives up and hands over the $5000.

The genius says, “Dang it, I lost. By the way, what was the answer to your question?”

The idiot hands over the $5.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, take a few moments to focus on your future instead of just those things that need to be addressed in the present. Open your mind to honest long-term goals.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, arguments can be stressful, so try to stay out of them unless they directly affect you. Show others you are the bigger person.

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Dempster testified that Blackledge signed a waiver of his rights and appeared to understand what he was doing.

In a pre-interview about 10:30 p.m., Dempster said, the detectives spoke with Blackledge about how he knew the victims, his relationship with his father and how Thompkins and Major had pressured him to kill Landry or pay someone to do it. The pre-interview was not recorded.

The jury then heard Blackledge’s first recorded interview, which began shortly before 2 a.m.

“He tried to pressure me, tried to make me do something I don’t want to do,” Blackledge said of Thompkins.

Dempster asked if he meant kill Landry, and Blackledge said yes.

“Why was he trying to pressure you into killing Nikki Landry?” Dempster asked.

“He had to go to court, and he didn’t want to go to jail for a long time,” Blackledge responded.

Dempster asked him what Thompkins meant by hiring a lawyer.

“You try to hire somebody to do something,” Blackledge said.

When asked if “do something” meant kill someone, Blackledge said it did.

He told the detectives he’d driven to the apartment, and Major went in and killed the victims. He said he then drove away, dropped Major off at home and paid him $2,000.

Blackledge said he’d known Landry for a couple of months.

“Even though I knew her situation and what she did, I really didn’t want nothing to happen to her,” he said. “She was always good to me.”

He said he had no one to turn to for guidance when his father began pressuring him into committing the crime.

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Captains Chad Shelby and Todd Charlet then questioned Blackledge.

Shelby said a $5 bill was found near Landry’s body, so robbery was an unlikely motive. Investigators also found crack cocaine, synthetic marijuana, pills and drug paraphernalia in the apartment.

It appeared the two victims were killed at nearly the same time, Shelby testified. Landry was found lying on her side in bed, and Lefort was on the couch immediately inside the apartment, facing away from the door. Shelby said he told Blackledge it made no sense that someone would have used two guns for the same crime, stood in the hallway and at once shot Lefort on the couch and Landry in the bedroom.

“Bullets don’t magically bend around corners,” he said.

Shelby said Blackledge then became emotional but eventually agreed to give a new statement to Dempster and Johnson.

In his second recorded interview about 5:20 a.m., Blackledge said Major shot Landry and then pointed a gun at him and forced him to kill Lefort.

There were no video cameras in the room, and the Sheriff’s Office does not use body cameras. New Iberia defense attorney Lynden Burton grilled Dempster and Shelby on the lack of recording and the fact that Blackledge was in the room for 12 hours, alone except when the detectives were questioning him.

State District Judge Walter Lanier is presiding over the case, which Assistant District Attorneys Joe Soignet and Jason Chatagnier are prosecuting. Prosecutors were expected to finish calling witnesses on Friday.

Daily Comet Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 4487639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.

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Bid notice

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche is offering used items to be sold by means of Sealed Bids. Bid Proposal Forms may be obtained from John Gisclair, Jr. at The Center, PO Box 405, West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345.

Interested parties are invited to inspect the items between 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. from January 26, 2017 through February 10, 2017 excluding Saturday and Sunday and Holidays.

(5510 West Avenue D - West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana).

Sealed Bids per numbered item will be accepted at Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 13, 2017.

Send the sealed bid (s) to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Property Accounting Surplus Bid Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that may serve its best interest.

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Bid notice

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche will sell to the highest bidder one – 2005 Ford E450 Shuttle Bus with Wheel Chair Lift in “As Is” condition.

The vehicle can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid for 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus” will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 13, 2017. Information on the bid sheet shall include bidder’s name, address, and phone number along with the bid price.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to pay all applicable taxes, title transfer fees and acquire appropriate insurance to comply with state law.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for and remove the vehicle from Special Education District No. 1’s premises within five days of notification.

Send bids to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Bid for 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus Special Education District No. 1 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that my serve its best interest.

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Sunday, January 29, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Miracle happen to people who have a deep faith

Mrs. Eunice Pellegrin of Chauvin was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the year 2000. The doctors operated on her but they said the cancer was too far gone.

They just closed her up and sent her home. She prayed the following prayer every day of her life. She died June 11, 2016 at the age of 86. It was indeed a miracle that she lived so long.

Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every moment of every hour, I live under your power.

Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing, you can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken.

Root out any unproductive cells. Open any locked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection.

Let the warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function.

Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life.

I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eunice liked to write poems. Here are three of her simple but profound poems she wrote.

(1) My God My dear God, you really are in heaven above For you, my heart overflows with love.

You are always there when I need you the most Especially when I receive you in our Sacred Host.

You have answered my prayers in all different ways So I know you’ll be here for the rest of my days.

All the stars in our heaven, when they shine at night, I know you’re behind them, making them bright.

I don’t see you, I feel you, I know that you’re there.

Because when I pray, you do answer my prayers.

I wish the whole world would feel like I do, Oh what love and devotion they’d have for you.

And I know that sometimes things do go wrong, Like the killings at war that lasted so long.

If everyone would pray sincerely and often each day, All the love and peace in the world would be here to stay.

When someone is unhappy and can’t take it too much, Just pray to our God and you’ll feel his touch.

Yes “Our God,” it’s clear to see, He belongs to everyone, not just to me.

(2) A Walk in the Park A walk in the park The sight of a lark The sound of water in a brook A quiet evening with a good book.

The love of your children and the love of your mate, Loving them always, don’t feel the hate.

To be able to see the clouds in the sky, The wonders of birds flying so high.

The smell of a rose on a pleasant summer day, The peace and contentment when you kneel to pray.

The friends in your life

play a big part, So cherish and keep them close to your heart.

The sound of a beautiful bird that sings, The hail and the rain that heaven can bring.

The winter snow that fall so white, The summer sun that shines so bright.

(3) A Touch of Love A bell is no bell till you ring it, A song is no song till you sing it.

Love in your hearts is not there to stay, Love is not love, till you give it away.

So start ringing, and start singing and start loving today, You find that happiness will be there to stay.

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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.

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

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

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: 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. & 6:30 p.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

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

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GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 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

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews

Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Temple #2

Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.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

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

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 10:30 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

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews

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

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region!

3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Bethel Christian Ministries

FULL GOSPEL

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1)

Christian Fellowship Church

Lighthouse Worship Center

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

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.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship

Mathews Full Gospel Temple

Trinity Baptist Church

Article By: Erynn Bossier, NHS Historian

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.

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119

Crosspoint Church

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!

Twelve members of the South Lafourche National Honors Society attended the LEAD Conference in Denver, Co., November 11-13, 2016. This conference is held three times a year in various cities across the United States. The participating members were able to learn how to better their community as well as their school and how to be active members within their community and school.

115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

985-787-3453

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

18190 West Main St., Galliano

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

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.

Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. 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

Voice Video

COMMUNICATIONS MMUNICATI CATIONS N viscom.net

985.693.0123

Internet Security

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential

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

SPANISH

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300