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Vehicle access restricted on Elmer’s Island due to restoration project

Access to the east side of Elmer’s Island will be restricted to foot traffic starting on Monday, March 21 as active construction continues on the largest coastal restoration project in state history, the Caminada Headland Beach and Dune Restoration project.

A parking area at the end of the access road will be available for visitors who would like to access the beach to the east by foot.

Parking and pedestrian access areas will be marked accordingly.

Areas to the west of the access road will remain closed to all visitors while restoration activities continue.

Project construction is anticipated to continue through early fall.

“We understand the inconvenience to fishermen and recreational users,”

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Lafourche Parish District Attorney Cam Morvant presented the annual “Domino Effect” program at South Lafourche High School Wednesday.

The program teaches high school seniors about the far-reaching consequences of impaired or distracted driving.

Students saw videos of a girl who was severely injured after texting and driving and another who was the sole survivor of a crash that killed her friends after the group had been drinking.

Morvant will present “The Domino Effect” Monday at Central Lafourche High School.

Grand Isle Police Dept. investigated for mishandling evidence, cash

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Dozens arrested during sting operation

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’ Office seized evidence, guns, police reports and computers from the Grand Isle Police Department as deputies began an investigation into alleged improprieties in how the Island’s police department has been operating.

The arrests and seizures come on the heels of a two-year undercover sting operation by the JPSO that led to the arrest of dozens of people on Grand Isle on charges ranging from illegal possession of firearms and drug distribution to misdemeanor drug possession.

In July 2014, members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division began investigating complaints of illegal narcotics activity in Grand Isle.

The initial phase was culminated in Novem-

ber 2014, resulting in the arrest of 21 individuals on a variety of drug violations.

In December 2014, a second phase of the narcotics trafficking investigation began and culminated a year later in December 2015 with the execution of eight search warrants, twenty-eight consent searches and the boarding of eight fishing vessels, resulting in twenty-five felony drug arrest and twelve misdemeanor drug arrest.

In January of this year, a third phase of the Grand Isle investigation was initiated. During this phase, agents conducted a total of thirtyseven undercover narcotics purchases, involving methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, cocaine, and prescription medication.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s top officials agreed Thursday to refinance state debt to generate $82 million in quick cash to help close gaps in this year’s budget.

The Bond Commission agreed to the financing maneuver over the objections of its chairman, Treasurer John Kennedy.

Lawmakers assumed the additional cash in its budget rebalancing work during the recently-added special legislative session, so refusal to do the refinancing would have more than doubled a remaining $70 million shortfall for the budget year that ends June 30.

But the decision will add longterm costs to state debt repayment.

Kennedy was the only member to vote against the refinancing. He said he couldn’t vote for what he considers another budget gimmick, on top of years of short-term fixes that left Louisiana stumbling from one shortfall to another. He said the refinancing was the equivalent of shifting from a 15-year home mortgage to a 30-year mortgage to pay for a new boat.

“My foot’s sore, and I don’t want to kick the can anymore. Enough is enough. I’m tired of the three-card Monte,” Kennedy said after the meeting, referencing a card trick.

The state’s financial adviser, Renee Boicourt with Lamont Financial Services Corp., told the commission a refinancing was one of the only ways Louisiana can generate sizable amounts of money by June 30.

“It’s something you really only do in circumstances like this,” she said.

But she also advised: “I recommend don’t do this again.”

Gov. John Bel Edwards and lawmakers intend to use the money to help close a budget gap that once reached $900 million. They passed tax increases, cut spending and used patchwork financing like the debt refinancing to help shrink the shortfall.

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Throughout the history of Louisiana (especially in the south) crawfish have been a highly sought-after food source.

Early French settlers as far back as the mid-1700s caught crawfish with the “bait-on-thestring” method. And by 1880, a commercial production of 10,000 pounds of crawfish worth $800 was reported in a government publication.

By the 1920s, annual commercial production averaged about 100,000 pounds.

Because of problems such as inefficient capture methods (pri-

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By then, improvements in gear, transportation, and preservation, along with population increases in south Louisiana, made possible significantly increased commercial catches.

From the 1930s up until the late 1940s, all crawfish production was from the wild. Production during that period averaged about a million or so pounds per year.

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In years since then, farm ponds were established for the exclusive purpose of growing crawfish.

Crawfish aquaculture is currently done by farming in ponds, flooding swamps, and in rotation with rice production.

Although crawfish are cultivated for food in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and are consumed in these and many other states, Louisiana continues to dominate the North American crawfish industry.

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Although over twenty species of crawfish are found in Louisiana, the two species of greatest importance here and in the southern U.S. are the red swamp crawfish, (pictured left), and the white river crawfish (right).

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Tarpon Battalion having food drive through March 23

The Tarpon Battalion is currently conducting a food drive.

Canned foods and non-perishable foods may be dropped off at the JROTC building at South Lafourche High School between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. before March 23.

Ochsner St. Anne hosting annual Easter Egg Hunt

Ochsner St. Anne hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital backyard.

The fun will include pictures with the Easter bunny, Easter egg hunt, balloon art, face painting, refreshments, prizes and more. $5 per child. Age groups for egg hunt (newborn to 3, 4 to 7, and 812). All proceeds to go to the American Cancer Society.

Blood drive scheduled for March 23 to help local boy battle cancer

South Lafourche High School student, 17 yearold Jake Barrios, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in September 2015. He is being treated at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans and is in need of blood donors.

On Wednesday, March 23, from 1 to 6 p.m., a blood drive is being held at the Auxiliary Gym at South Lafourche High School.

Those willing to donate are asked to sign up at the school office by the morning of March 18.

For more information on how to sign up, contact SLHS contact Bonnie Lefort at 985-632-5721 or Suzy Potter at via phone at 504-939-9609 or email spotter@thebloodcenter.org

Council on Aging conducting Commodity distributions

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age and older on the following dates: - Wednesday, March 23 at the Cut Off Youth Center, 7 to 9 a.m.

- Thursday, March 24 at the Raceland Recreation, 7 to 9 a.m.

Lockport KC monthly dinner March 20

The Lockport KC will be having their monthly Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday, March 20th at their home on Seventh Street.

The menu will consist of hamburger steak, mash potatoes, sweet peas, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Dine in or take it to go.

Drinks and deserts will also be available.

S.L. Baptist hosting Evangelism Conference

The South Lafourche Baptist Church, 17077 E. Main, will host its 2nd Annual Gulf Coast Evangelism Conference on Sunday, Mar. 20 and Monday, Mar. 21.

Sunday at 10:45 a.m. will be guest speaker Rev. Titas Terrebonne, Associate Pastor of S.L. Baptist; Sunday at 6:30 p.m. will be guest speaker Rev.

Ryan Melson, Pastor of Westbank Baptist.

Monday at 6:30 p.m. will be guest speaker Dr. Fred Luter, Pastor of Franklin Ave. Baptist in New Orleans.

Everyone is welcomed to attend. Call 985-2781654 for more info.

LCO hosting retired teacher luncheon

LCO Middle School invites all teachers who have retired from LCO to a luncheon on Wed., March 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the school library.

Please call Michelle to RSVP at 985-693-3273.

Valentine church celebrates anniversary on March 20

The Israelite Baptist Church, located in Valentine will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday, March 20 at 2:15 p.m.

Church members are asking for your presence and support during the event.

Rev. Timothy G. Campbell will be the guest speaker. He is the pastor of the Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. The Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church male chorus will be the guest choir.

Larose Lasers conducting registration

The Larose Lasers Swim team will be holding registration for the 2016 swim season with practice tentatively scheduled to begin April 4th.

Registration forms and general information can be found in the Larose Civic Center lobby or online at www.bayoucivicclub.org/s ervices/pool.

The team will be coached by Jeanette Coffey and Buffy Kennedy.

For more information call 985-693-7355. Caps, goggles and swimsuits will be available for purchase at practice.

Registration is open to any child of any age who can swim one length of the pool unassisted up to 18 years old.

T-Ball League to hold registration

The Independent T Ball League will be con-

ducting registration on Monday, Mar. 21, Wednesday, Mar. 23, Tuesday, Mar. 29, and Thursday, Mar. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

Participants must be 3 years old by June 1, for boys and girls ages 3 to 5.

Contact Hilary Comeaux Boss at 6960076 for more information.

Blood Center in need of type O-negative blood

The Blood Center is currently at critical levels for type O-negative blood; while A-negative and Bnegative supplies are also at low levels.

Donors can visit the Cut Off location at 115 W. 42nd St., Wed. and Thurs. from 1-7 p.m. or the Raceland location at 4884 Hwy. 1, Mon. and Tues. from 17 p.m, Saturday from 9-3 p.m.

Any healthy individual 17 years of age (or 16 with a parental consent) and over 110 lbs. can donate whole blood every 56 days.

Visit TheBloodCenter. org or call 800-86-BLOOD to schedule a donation.

Bring a photo ID and be sure to eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to your donation.

COYC hosting Crawfish Queen contest Apr. 10

The Cut Off Youth Center will host its fourth annual Crawfish Queens Contest on Sunday, April 10.

Young women ages newborn and up are eligible to compete for the titles of COYC Boilin’ On The Bayou Crawfish Queen.

Raffles can be sold to secure entry. FMI contact Pam at 985-677-1713 or the COYC at 985-6327616.

Children’s Museum hosting Casino Night

The Bayou Country Children’s Museum will host the 7th Annual Play It Forward Casino Night and Auction on Thursday, April 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Ellendale Country Club, 3319 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA. The event offers gaming tables, auctions, food beverages, gaming chips, and more. Call 985-446-2200 for more information or to order tickets or visit www.BCCM.info

Practical Money Matters

Nathaniel Sillin Financial Columnist

Putting together a great wedding on a budget

Will a modern wedding endanger your finances?

It doesn’t have to.

With the average price of an American wedding over $31,000, the big day can impose financial stress for those who don’t have savings in place. It’s important to remember that these numbers indicate greater trends—not suggested spending patterns.

Before discussion about a ceremony or reception even begins, it’s smart for couples to have a frank talk about money issues in general.

Share financial information such as current spending, savings, investment and credit status (www.annualcreditreport.co m/index.action). While this conversation may not seem terribly romantic, honesty about respective finances is the first step to responsible financial planning and compatibility.

Once you’ve chosen a desired wedding date, set a savings target with a realistic budget. If you want to get married fairly soon, realize you’ll have less time to build a wedding fund. Start by making a general list (www.theknot.com/wedding-budget/start) of everything you might want in a wedding, and then adjust your vision to what will be in the bank by your desired date.

As the numbers start looking real to you, determine what can be purchased or done inexpensively and others that will require professional help. Take a look at the guest list and see if you can make some cuts.

Consider a handheld music player hooked up to a great speaker system instead of a live band. Are you content with your brother’s photo and video skills, or is it a better idea to hire a professional team?

Consider off-dates, offtimes and off-venues.

Though wedding season is

more year-round than it’s ever been, wedding prices still tend to be highest throughout the warm months. Explore winter dates and more obscure venues.

Take City Hall, for example. Depending on the municipality, you can either schedule ahead or show up with local license and ceremonial fees as the only costs involved. There’s no need for expensive wardrobe or other trappings.

What about having the wedding at home? It’s free space and, depending on the talents of friends and family, homemade food and decorations can also keep expenses to a minimum.

But remember that the home or property owner may need a special insurance rider to cover any potential damage or liability, particularly if liquor is being served.

And finally, consider a “surprise� wedding. Planning a party or gathering where a wedding breaks out can provide money-saving advantages to guests and bridal party alike. Having a wedding at a party—especially a regular holiday party you host where family and friends already know to gather—requires little more than a legal officiant and whatever food, beverage, entertainment and insurance costs you need to consider.

An unannounced wedding eliminates all pre-wedding costs related to invitations, showers and parties, and you can give your guests a break on gifts.

Bottom line: Flashy weddings aren’t worth jeopardizing your finances for years to come. Make creative, affordable wedding planning part of your love story.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney

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BRIEF Police: 78-year-old nun shoplifted coffee, soap, snacks

BERWICK, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania State police say a 78-year-old nun was caught shoplifting $23 worth of coffee, snacks and toiletries from a central Pennsylvania store.

Troopers say Sister Agnes Pennino was seen taking the items from the Surplus Outlet near Berwick on Monday afternoon.

WNEP-TV reports police determined the woman captured on surveillance video was the nun who lived about 20 miles away at a convent in Danville.

The station says Saints Cyril and Methodius Convent officials declined to comment. Nobody answered the phone at the convent Thursday morning.

Shoplifting is a summary offense, akin to a traffic ticket, meaning the nun will likely pay a fine if she’s convicted.

Store manager Zane Kishbach says he “couldn’t believe it that a nun would actually do something like that.� ___

Book edition coming for Tim McGraw’s ‘Humble and Kind’

NEW YORK (AP) — Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind,� the hit single inspired by his daughter’s leaving for college, will soon become a book.

Hachette Books told The Associated Press on Thursday the bound edition of “Humble and Kind,� featuring the lyrics, illustrations and an introduction by the country star, came out May 17. The book is timed, of course, for graduation season. Lori McKenna, who wrote the lyrics, contributes an epilogue.

McGraw said in a statement issued through Hachette that he was proud the song “speaks equally to the world and the individual.� He is donating proceeds from the book to charity. ___

Woman who buried baby alive gets 14 years in prison

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been sentenced to 14 years in state prison.

Thirty-three-year -old Porche Washington was sentenced Wednesday after pleading no contest to attempted murder and causing great bodily injury to the infant.

Authorities say Washington hid her pregnancy from family and friends before giving birth last November. Days after she was released from the hospital, Washington placed the girl in a hole near a Compton riverbed and left her.

Two sisters walking on a nearby bike path heard the child’s cries and called authorities, who found the infant wrapped in a hospital blanket under loose dirt and chunks of asphalt.

Los Angeles County has a “safe surrender� law allowing mothers to anonymously leave newborns at hospitals and fire stations. ___

California dog presumed drowned found safe 5 weeks later

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fishermen like to tell stories, but Nick Haworth will have a whopper of a tale.

The California man’s beloved dog, Luna, has returned more than a month after she fell overboard in the Pacific Ocean and was presumed drowned.

The 1 ½-year-old German shepherd was spotted Tuesday on San Clemente Island, a Navy-owned training base 70 miles off San Diego.

The blue-eyed pup disappeared Feb. 10 as Haworth, a commercial fisherman from San Diego, worked on a boat two miles from the island.

Haworth searched the waters for about two days and Navy staff searched the island for about a week but found no sign of Luna.

She was presumed lost at sea. Until Tuesday morning, that is, when staff arriving for work at the island’s Naval Auxiliary Landing Field spotted something unusual — a dog sitting by the side of the road. Domestic animals aren’t allowed on the island for environmental reasons.

It was Luna. ___

Flooded Interstate 10 near Beaumont closed through Monday

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Highway officials say flooded Interstate 10 in Southeast Texas will stay closed through the weekend.

The Texas Department of Transportation on Thursday said I-10 near Beaumont remains closed in both directions. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes because I-10 is not expected to reopen until Monday afternoon.

Thousands of Southeast Texas residents have been displaced since heavy rain last week led to flooding, especially along the Sabine River.

Hail the size of golf balls hit the Fort Worth area early Thursday, breaking some vehicle windshields. Several Arlington Police Department patrol cars had windows busted.

Electric provider Oncor says about 17,000 cus-

tomers lost power in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. ___

Loyola report: Gulf South lags on poverty, race issues

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new report from Loyola University in New Orleans

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shows the five gulf states lagging much of the nation in measures of poverty, racial disparities and treatment of immigrants.

The private, Jesuit university on Thursday released the first “JustSouth Index.� It was compiled by Loyola’s Jesuit Social Research Institute.

The index ranks Louisiana lower than all other states and the District of Columbia. Mississippi was 50th; Texas, 49th; and Alabama, 48th.

Florida fares somewhat better with an overall ranking of 41, thanks to higher rankings in measures of racial disparity and immi-

grant treatment than its Southern counterparts.

While Thursday’s report focuses on the gulf region, it ranks all of the states and Washington D.C. Vermont holds the highest ranking, followed

by New Hampshire and Hawaii.

Turner’s “We Don’t Need Another Hero� to Hoobastank’s “The Reason and Celine Dion’s “Love Can Move Mountains.�

Daughtry and Canela pair up on “Demons,� in the scene in which Judas betrays Jesus. “These are modern songs with a message that are very powerful and emotional. Despite your background or beliefs, the basis of the story is universal — love, compassion, acceptance and forgiving,�

Daughtry said.

Yearwood will perform five songs during the broadcast. “I’m out of my element,� she said. “It’s live, and I agreed to portray Mary. This is a big deal.

I’ve asked all my friends to pray for me, and I’m serious. I really need for them to do it.�

Parts of the event will be staged live in New Orleans, including a procession of hundreds of people carrying a 20-foot, illuminated cross from Champion Square outside the Superdome to a stage at Woldenberg Park on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Bracco noted that several local artists and actors were cast and scenes also were filmed at Audubon Park, in the French Quarter and along the Riverwalk.

Daughtry said the production “has a common theme of love, acceptance

and forgiveness and I hope that it will do the same for us as a people. It really inspires togetherness. “As much as New Orleans has bounced back, trial after trial after trial, I

would love to see us as a community do the same thing,� he said. ___

Jesus’ last hours depicted live in “The Passion�

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The tale of the final hours of the life of Jesus of Nazareth has been told countless times — but on Sunday, Fox will broadcast a retelling with a modernday musical twist, with the resurrected City of New Orleans as the backdrop. “The Passion,� which airs at 8 p.m. EDT, is based on a format created in the Netherlands that has been produced annually since 2011 and aired for the last five years.

The U.S. version, produced by Dick Clark Productions, follows Jesus as he presides over the Last Supper, and then is betrayed by Judas, put on trial by Pontius Pilate, convicted, crucified and resurrected.

The cast includes “Telenovela� actor/singer Jencarlos Canela as Jesus, rocker Chris Daughtry as Judas, country singer Trisha Yearwood as Mary, British singer-songwriter Seal as Pontius Pilate and singer Prince Royce as Peter. “New Orleans is an example of struggle, of redemption, of hope and grace. That city’s been through so much and to be the backdrop for this production gives the story a lot of layers,� Yearwood said.

The two-hour live event is being hosted by New Orleans native and filmmaker Tyler Perry and includes opening and closing number by gospel singer Yolanda Adams. “There’s so much negativity on TV and film that I had to be a part of something that’s going to encourage and uplift,� Perry said. “Love and compassion is at the heart of this story.�

The story is told in a modern way, but “respects the biblical essence of the story,� Canela said. “A person that is a believer and is religious will see it and enjoy it and not feel like they’ve changed the word because the word is intact but it’s being surrounded with modern elements and modern music,� he said.

Executive producer Mark Bracco is hoping “The Passion� project will inspire families to gather on Palm Sunday and watch the latest in a string of recent live prime-time musicals that has included Fox’s staging of “Grease� held in January and NBC’s “The Wiz! Live,� in December. “At its heart, it’s a religious event. But at the end of the day it’s a great story,� Bracco said.

The soundtrack includes songs ranging from Imagine Dragons’ “Demons� and Tina

Associated Press entertainment writer Lauri Neff in New York contributed to this story.

HRCS Cheerleaders Alaina Ashman, Sabryn Richoux and Ivy Robichaux received the All-American award at SCA Cheer Camp.

These girls, selected because of their outstanding performances, were invited to perform in Florida for the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day.

HRCS Cheerleaders Alaina Ashman, Emma Hebert, Sabryn Richoux, Lauren Thomassie and Ivy Robichaux received the All-American award at UCA Cheer Camp.

Emma Hebert represented the team and performed in the annual Houston Thanksgiving Day parade.

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By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Some people struggle with the commandment to love themselves

The following statements are taken from online responses to the important subject of self worth. People talked about their struggles to fulfill the Commandment to love God above all things and to love our neighbor as yourself.

Donna: When I’m having a hard time loving myself, I remind myself that I am one of God’s children, created by Him, and loved

by Him in a way I can’t even imagine. If God loves me, how can I not love myself?

Bill S.: There are truly times when I haven’t liked what I have done or thought. I try to go back to the person I have hurt, maybe my wife, one of my

adult sons, or a friend and say to them, “I am sorry for what I did or said, please forgive me.”

My mother taught me a long time ago when I was young that unless I loved myself, I could never truly love others. She was a pretty wise lady. I’m still a work in progress day by day trying to be the best version of myself.

Mary Jo: I have been meditating on gratitude! As I see the many ways in which God has loved me, I am grateful and thankful for his great mercy! Then it is hard not to have the same mercy on others! In this Year of Mercy may we bask in that love made so apparent on the Cross!

Suzzy: I have struggled with thinking I am only “good” if I don’t look after myself only others. Of course, any mistakes I have made – well I was just a worthless human being.

Until one day I wanted to go to a special confession so I made an appointment.

After talking with the priest for nearly an hour, I left crying tears of joy. Why? Because he blessed me and

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Audie Crochet - (504) 952-6603

So. Lafourche Assembly of God

537-5512

160 Hwy. 3161 Cut Off, LA

(985)

632-4156

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

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Crosspoint Church 16640 West Main St., Cut Off Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

(Near S. Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Kevin Bruce - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m.

Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.

Bro. John Welch

105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

First Baptist Church of Larose Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m.

Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m.

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m.

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jimmy Autin

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 Service 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119 - Shane Terrebonne, Pastor

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

CATHOLIC

723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 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, 8:00 a.m.

Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.co

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.

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 School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.

said, “So, you made some bad choices, that’s all.”

That was the start of my looking at myself differently, and focusing on accepting myself as Jesus accepts me, and that has freed me immensely!

Andrea: What I have learned is that God doesn’t condemn but loves me unconditionally. I am so thankful for his mercy and forgiveness. Just because we have made mistakes, does not mean we are worthless. We are human, that’s why we need Jesus!

We learn and try to be better.

Doug: I didn’t have lov-

ing parents so it took me a long time to realize that spiritual love (agape) is not looked at as vanity and all the adjectives that suggest it.

Juliana: Either I don’t know how to love myself as Jesus does, or I don’t believe it is so. It has been a major challenge because there is so much about my life I loathe: failed marriage (and choice of a marriage partner); children with huge struggles who I only get to parent half the time; major financial debts and problems; a house to which I never want to come home; and the list goes on

Holy Rosary Catholic School, under the direction of Mrs. Laura Champagne, will present a production of The Passion of Our Lord, on Tuesday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. and again for the public at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose.

HRCS upper grade students will depict the last days of Jesus, His crucifixion and His resurrection.

Narrating the performances will be Ivy Robichaux and Grant Rebstock.

Playing the part of Jesus, the leading role, will be Isaac Callais; Michael Guidry, Jr. will portray Pilate; while disciples will include Sebastian Vegas, Noah Callais, John Hickman, Brenden Friel, Kadon Chabert, Garon Guidry, Alex Pierce and Brandon Ledet.

Drake Gisclair will play John. Judas will be played

by Nicholas Martin, and Peter will be played by Ben Robichaux. Caiaphas will be played by Jonah Chiasson.

Emma Hebert will portray Mary, Jesus’ mother.

Veronica will be played by Madelin Arabie. Mary Magdalene will be played by Lauren Thomassie.

Barabbas will be portrayed by Luke Callais.

Major guards are

Nathan Naquin and Dante’ Torres. Thieves will be portrayed by Blake Broussard and Kayd Orgeron.

Included in the crowd are Sabryn Richoux, Nicole Eymard, Asia Dardar, Isabella Foret and Mia Torres. The Angels are Caroline Gros and Hailey Thibodeaux.

Make-up artists include Amy Gisclair, Kayla Chabert and Mona Vegas.

The HRCS choir, under the direction of Carolyn Guidry with musicians Wanda Curole and Mona Vegas, accompany the play.

Choir members are Alaina Ashmun, Abbi Collins, Carmen Duet, Jaelynn Eymard, Launnah Fullilove, Logan Williams, Melania Angelette, Cameron Badeaux, Brenna Brady, Karoline Cheramie, Addison Curole, Nadia Duet, Lennon Gisclair, Jenna Guidry, Scott Guidry, Kollin Kern, Carter Theriot, Logan Torbert and Adamduc Tran.

The finale’ song will be directed by Jerri Robichaux.

During this Lenten Season we are called to reflect on the life of our Lord, His death and His glorious resurrection. Many students of Holy Rosary Catholic School have made a tremendous effort in this production, you are encouraged to attend.

and on.

What do I like about my life? Nothing right now, but somehow I still have hope, and that is of God. I have to believe better things lie ahead and that the trials I’m going through are somehow going to make a difference in the future.

RD: It is easy to look at life and wonder about your value. Growing up in a poorer neighborhood, there is a general climate of low expectations, and it’s easy to believe you will not amount to much. God allowed me to move out of that environment, and

now, I’ve lived and raised my own children in an affluent neighborhood, full of very high expectations.

To my surprise, that can really make you doubt your value as well, as you can never quite live up to ever-increasing expectations. At first you are accomplishing goals and “bettering” yourself but somehow you can still find yourself in a place where what you are doing doesn’t feel worthwhile anymore. I understand that it’s more important to know our value in who we are (children of God) than in what we do.

Donations for this year’s Passion Play will be used to assist in purchas-

ing updated religion books and religious curriculum to be used in all grades.

The Passion of Our Lord to be performed by HRCS Students

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bible Class 11:00 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

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

Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

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

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Bethany Community Fellowship Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

632-7575

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

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 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

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LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

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Church of Jesus ChristLatter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

SPANISH

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

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

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Insurance Agents

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Louisiana From 1-A

Even with those fixes, the state’s budget is $70 million short and deeper cuts will be required.

The governor’s chief budget adviser, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, told lawmakers in a separate budget hearing that the administration will announce where it intends to levy the cuts next week.

Advisers and staff for the Bond Commission said they don’t recall the state ever doing a debt refinancing of the type approved Thursday morning.

The refinancing involves selling bonds to investors to pay off debt service that comes due this year, essentially rolling the debt payment out again over a number of years, to be paid off with interest. In addition, other debts will be restructured to take advantage of low interest rates in the bond market.

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Asked how credit rating agencies will view the maneuver, Boicourt said that depends on whether it’s a short-term bridge to an improved, more stable financial structure in the future or whether it’s a pattern of short-term fixes that continue next year and beyond.

Edwards was visiting with representatives of the major credit rating agencies Thursday at the governor’s mansion, seeking to reassure them that he and lawmakers are working to steady Louisiana’s finances.

Ratings from the credit agencies help determine interest rates when the state borrows money. A drop in a state’s credit rating raises interest costs, making it more expensive to borrow.

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Louisiana’s credit last month, citing years of “structural imbalance” in the budget and declining reserves. The state remains on a negative outlook, at risk of further rating drops.

The Legislative Auditor’s Office estimates the Moody’s downgrade could cost Louisiana $69 million more for its borrowing over the next nine years. ___

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During the 2014 season, approximately 127 million pounds of farmraised crawfish, worth about $172 million, were harvested and sold.

And our appetite for the tasty little crustaceans just seems to keep increasing!

But what about this delectable little shellfish we affectionately know as the mudbug? What are its characteristics and habits

and what makes it such a great animal for aquaculture production?

Found on every continent in the world except Africa, there are over 300 species worldwide.

In North America we have two hundred or so different types of crawfish.

And although over twenty species are found in Louisiana, the two species of greatest importance here and in the southern U.S. are the red swamp crawfish (Procambarus clarkii) and the white river crawfish (Procambarus zonangulus).

Our crawfish are temperate animals, meaning they live best in areas that are neither too hot nor too cold. They generally live for two years or less, have high juvenile survival rates, and can spawn yearround with females being able to reproduce more than once per year.

The life cycle of crawfish has evolved to allow it to adapt to the cycles of low-water dry and highwater flood conditions found in nature. Crawfish farmers capitalize on this by reproducing these conditions in their farm ponds.

Mature crawfish mate in open water in the spring. Sperm from the male is stored in the female’s seminal receptacle.

As water levels go down in later spring and early summer, females burrow into the ground and holdup there for the summer.

In the burrows, females spawn and the eggs are attached to the underside of the tail. After hatching, the young crawfish tend to stay with the female for several weeks even though they are no longer attached to her.

Pond flooding in the early fall allows crawfish to emerge from their burrows and move about the pond.

Hatchlings quickly become separated from the female and go about forag-

ing and growing.

After a period of growth over the fall and winter, the young of the year crawfish mature and become large enough to reproduce. Following the winter, these crawfish mate in the spring and … the cycle is repeated.

Farmers start harvest-

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Sunday, March 20, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

ing crawfish beginning around November and continuing through about April-June.

About two-thirds of the Louisiana farm-raised crawfish crop is harvested from March through June.

So, now through late spring – early summer is the best time to enjoy one

said Charlie Melancon, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. “However, once completed this restored beach will offer visitors a pristine recreational area for many years to come.”

The state Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is in the process of rebuilding the 13-mile stretch of beach and dune from Belle Pass eastward to Caminada Pass.

The project is restoring approximately 800 acres of beach and dune habitat using more than 8.4 million cubic yards of sand barged in from Ship Shoal, a site 30 miles to the southeast in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The project is the largest coastal restoration project ever constructed by

the CPRA with an investment of over $200 million “This barrier area is very important for protecting the port, the road and the homes just north of the beach and marsh,” said Johnny Bradberry, chairman of the CPRA Board and the executive assistant to the governor for all coastal activities.

Alan Matherne is the Louisiana Sea Grant / LSU AgCenter Marine Extension Agent specializing in Coastal, Fisheries, & Wildlife Outreach for Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption parishes. He can be contacted at 985-873-6495 or amatherne@agcenter.lsu.edu. His articles and blogs are posted at bayoulog.com. You can “Friend” him on Facebook at facebook.com/alan.matherne and follow his “Tweets” on Twitter at twitter.com/amatherne.

“This project urgently needs to be completed, and I appreciate the cooperation of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Grand Isle Mayor Camardelle and the public to ensure construction activities continue safely throughout the summer,” added Bradberry.

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HOMES

House For Sale in Cut Off. Nice 3 br, 1 ba. $58,000, $10,000 below appraisal. Call 985-691-1367, leave voice mail. _________________ Trailer & Lots For Sale: 16x80, 3 br, 2 ba, lot 100x400, 3 driveway carports w/covered awning, great location in Larose area. FMI call 985-278-0709 or 985665-1411.

Asking $85,000. _________________

LAND

Double Lot for Sale: approx. 120’x131’ on North Cedar Street in Lockport. $29,000 firm. Call 985-5322491. _________________

Rural Property For Sale: 60+/acres for sale. Good hunting, deer, turkey & ducks.

Property is between Union & Ouachita WMA’s.

Running creek. 16x80 trailer with 3 br, 2 ba, good cond., with back porch. Property is fenced & cross fenced, 3 gas wells on property. $200,000 firm. Marion, LA. Union Parish. Call Larry Dufrene at 318608-1700. _________________

BUSINESSES

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

Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached.

Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________

9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off

This 4BR, 4ba. home is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances stay. It includes a huge fenced in yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop and much more.

$1,360,000

Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!

985-691-3873 985-691-4947 Since 1916

200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107

FOR RENT

Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $750/mth, $750/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ House For Rent: 3 br, 1.5 ba, Cut Off. Good neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep.

Call 985-691-1367, leave message. _________________ House For Rent: Single occupancy or married couple, appl. furnished, grass cut. $600/mth, $500/dep.

Call 985-696-0818. _________________

FOR RENT 1 bd., 2 bd., 3 bd., mobile homes. Cemented camper spots. day-weekmonth. Nice quiet neighborhood. Long term discounts. Rent starts at $300/mth.

Laundromat on site24/7-7days a week.

Utility included in rent.Store on site.

Fish cleaning station coming. Perfect for individuals, families, companies, fisherman. Come be another one of our satisfied customers.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

MLS 117739: Located on East Main St. in Cut Off, this commercial building was totally renovated in 2013 to include ceramic flooring, full kitchen and a bath and a half. It’s walk in ready. Exterior made of pre-engineered steel and is situated on a concrete slab. Includes all furniture and fixtures with full price offer. Owners will consider leasing property. $260,000.

MLS 114683: Located on Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow, this 3,925 sqft steel warehouse is situated on an 86’x165’ lot. Property includes bulkhead, inside storage, living space and a marine dock. The property has plenty of parking and a 40x25 covered parking area. It also has a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. $105,000.

MLS 116370: A 16,186 sqft. pre-engineered steel building rated for 150mph winds includes a 5,000 sqft freezer used to store up to 1.5 million pounds of frozen seafood, a generator and all equipment in the building. There is also a loading dock, plenty parking and a huge warehouse. $1,250,000.

MLS 116383: This 4,093 sqft bunk house located on Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow sits on a 266’X841’ tract of land. The property is located north of the flood gates and was originally constructed as a church then later converted into a bunk house. The interior was redesigned to create 10 bedrooms, a men’s bathroom and 3 showers, a woman’s bath, a dining hall, living room and kitchen, a laundry and storage room. Could easily be converted into an office building. $500,000.

MLS 116384: This facility was originally used as a paper mill and is currently being used as storage. It has 188.894 sqft and 18 buildings. It also has 300,000 sqft of limestone stabalization, 125,000 sqft of concrete parking and 5900 ft of chain link fencing. There is a total of 42 acres, bayouside, road frontage on Hwy. 308, a gurest house, plenty room for expansion or rentals. Site can accommodate almost any typre of enterprise, whether light or heavy. $3,200,000.

LAND

MLS 112501: 5-10 acres of property located in Cut Off on Hwy. 3235. $100,000.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

House For Rent: 3 br, 2 ba, newly renovated, quiet neighborhood, no smoking, no pets, background checks, utilities and lawn care included. $1300/mth. Call 4757272 or 985-6377273. _________________

New Luxury Condos For Rent in Thibodaux, 2 br, 2 ba, with all appl. provided.

Quality units at best rates in town. Call 985-859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ For Rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. home. Open kitchen/ dining area. Updated and ready to move in.

Ideal location- Larose location. $850/ mth.; $600/ dep. Call 985693-6510 FMI. _________________ For Rent: 4 bd., 2 ba. home. Ready to move in. Spacious and updated. Large yardCut Off area off Hwy 1. $1,100/ mth.; $850 deposit. Call 985-6936510 FMI. _________________ Efficiency Apt. For Rent: All bills pd. including Direct TV, located in Galliano. FMI call Carol at 727-3249323 or Roger at 727330-0891. $650/mth, $300/dep. _________________ House For Rent: 1 br, 1 ba, partially furn, utilities pd. Larose area, $750/mth, $750/damage dep.

Please leave CLEAR MESSAGE & NUMBER. Call 985-6326549 or (cell) 985-665-0936. _________________ House For Rent: Two bedroom, two bath house in Cut Off area. Stove. Furnished. $650 a month; $650 damage deposit.

Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936.

Leave a Clear Message and Number. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 person apt., newly built, no pets, no smoking, quiet neighborhood, background check, utilities included, lawn care included. $550/mth, Call 985475-7272 or 985-6377273. _________________

For Rent: 3 bd., 1 ba., large yard, shed, carport, central A/C. Golden Meadow.

Newly renovated house. Wood floors.

Great neighborhood. $1100/ mth., $1100/ dep. Call 985-2321948. _________________

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Apt For Rent: 1 bd., 1 ba. in Valentine. $550/mth., $550/ dep.

All utilities paid. (985) 278-7375. _________________ For Rent: 3 bd., 2 ba. furnished, executive home. $1800/mth., $1000/dep. All utilities included. Call (985) 632-6188. _________________

Apartments for Rent: Cut Off area, 2BR, 1ba. $575/mo and $500/dep. No pets. 985-258-7510. _________________

Bayou Inn is now an apartment complex and has units (efficiency, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom) ready for rental. Call 985-2780433 for more information. Prices starting at $550/ mth, plus deposit. Utilities included. _________________ Apt For rent: Lockport area. 1 bd. With access to washer and dryer included. $300/dep. $650/rent.

We pay electric and water. (985) 2328409. _________________ 3BR, 1.5ba. apartment for rent in Lockport. $850/mo plus deposit. 1 and 2 BR units available. No pets. 985-258-1285. _________________

Mobile Home For Rent: $1000/mth (utilities included). $500 / deposit. Partially furnished. Pets welcome. Located in Cut Off. Contact Penny at 985-278-0122 for more info. _________________ House For Rent: 2 bd., 1.5 ba., utility, kitchen, dining and living room combined, central air and heat. 2 miles north of Intracoastal bridge on LA 1. Call 691-1256 for application and viewing. _________________ Apartment For rent: 2 bd., 1 ba. Located at 102 West 4th St., Westside Apts., Apt. 4 is available for $675/ mth., $600 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ Camp For Rent in Cheniere. Waterfront.

Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. Call 504289-0688 or 504-3245694. 3 bd., 2 ba., kitchen, den. Sleeps 10. TV’s and AC in each room. _________________

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.

Call Linda or Penny for details:

448-7623

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Certified Friction Crane Operator Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a full time experienced Class A/B friction crane operator.

Must be able to do lift work, drive pile, able to work away from home, and must have own transportation.

Applicant must have a valid TWIC card.

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

Apt For Rent: 1 bd.

All appliances. $600/mth. Located in Cut Off area. 985637-0073. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bd., 1.5 ba. In Galliano area. $700/mth., $500/dep. For more info, call 985-2788664. _________________

MERCHANDISE

Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 each or $8 each for 15 or more.

Call FMI 985-6937229. _________________ Power Wheelchair For Sale, needs battery. Almost brand new, hardly used.

Asking $2000, originally pd. $6400. Call 985-632-6619. NEGOTIABLE. _________________ AT T E N T I O N !

HUNTERS, OFFSHORE PERSONNEL, OUTDOORS MEN Military Items For Sale: Lg. mosquito netting-$10 ea/$5-3 or more, ruck sacks-$50, sleeping bags w/liners-$30, Abags (lg. enough for hunting gear, clothing etc, other misc. items)-$15.

ALL MUST GO. Call 850226-3389. _________________ Camper Accessories For Sale: Reese 5th wheel hitch, quick slide for short bed truck. $150. Call 504645-1772. _________________ Creole Peach Trees For Sale: $5 each.

985-691-9466. _________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area.

Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed.

Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext.

115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux.

EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________ Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Manager Trainees. Call 985632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985632-7305. _________________ Clerical / Sales Person needed for an insurance agency in the South/ Central area. Send resume to Help Wanted at P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________

Joe’s Environmental Contractors has immediate openings for Class A CDL drivers with X-Endorsement. Starting pay is $22/ hour. Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement benefits and paid vacation included. Come join a growing team! Apply in person at 15344 Highway 3235 Cut Off, LA 70345 or call 985-258-8785. _________________ SBL Construction, LLC has an opening for a heavy equipment operator that also holds a Class B CDL with air brakes with clean driving record. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ La Casa Mexican Restaurant is looking for waitress/ Bartender. Must be at least 18 years old, be able to work nights & weekends. Apply in person at 13990 West Main St., Larose. No phone calls please. _________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc.

Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________ 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. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator.

985-637-8633 _________________ Baby Sitter: Opening for 2 children, age’s infant to school age.

Call 985-696-1984, ask for Lee. _________________

Home For Sale in Lake Eddins Community in Pachuta, MS.

$395,000 Call 985-691-1626 For More Information.

www.thelafourchegazette.com 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. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming. Any size. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Licensed.

Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Quality Roofing

By Kernny Comardelle Metal roofing, small jobs & repairs. Call 986-696-7912. Leave message. _________________ Double J Roofing Specializing in ReRoofs, Metal Roofs, Aluminum Roofs, Patio enclosures and repairs. 20 years experience doing business in all parishes.

Get the best for less!

One call, we do it all!

Free estimates and senior discounts. Financing available.

985-722-3129, 985722-6129.

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 _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ I do house and office cleaning. Onetime, weekly, monthly, etc. Experienced. Call 985-232-1820. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience.

Need carpentry, plumbing, painting and pressure washing. Call 985-2787188, ask for Tony.

B l e s s i n g s . _________________

–Now Hiring–

Qualified Lead Builders, Foreman and Supervisiors for our Scaffolding Division All applicants applying for oshore must hold a current TWIC card.

Applicants can apply at: 280 Ford Industrial Rd., Morgan City, LA 70380 www.gulfsouthservices.net • email resume to: employment@gssimail.net • 985-354-4043

INLAND CAPTAIN NEEDED IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Must have Towing Endorsement and Western Rivers.

Request application by email

teamcyclemarine @yahoo.com

or text name and address to

985-637-7477

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

Certified Rigger Full Time Position

Crosby Tugs is seeking a full time experienced rigger.

Must be experienced in working with pile and basic rigging, able to work away from home, must have own transportation.

Applicant must have a valid TWIC card.

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

K-Mar Supply of Fourchon

Full Time Clerk is now accepting applications for a

Job duties include: (but not limited to)  Answering phones, taking care of light paperwork, and data entry.

Computer experience preferred.

Candidate must be a fast learner, multi-tasked and be self-motivated.

Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Rd., Fourchon No Phone Calls Please! Must Speak English!

PRECISION CRANE & HYDRAULICS, LLC Accepting applications for

All applicants must have a valid Driver’s License, TWIC and possess a current OSHA and ANSI Inspector Cer fica on

2688 sqft. living area, 3BR, 3ba. Includes 160’x5’ pier with covered area and running water. Closed garage and boat house, Most appliances and furniture stay with house. Underground storm shelter, 125’ wide lot.

Fax: 985-693-8282

(NAPA, Next Door to Kajun Truck Stop)

EXPERIENCED Fric on Crane / Heavy Equipment Mechanic

MLS 121017: This charming cottage in Galliano includes bayouside property and a totally renovated interior. It has blown-in insulation, new floors, new lighting fixtures, fresh paint, a new kitchen that offers a farm sink, stainless appliances, new cabinetry and new counter tops. A new adition includes a family room and office. The master bath features a soaking tub and separate shower. The home has an attic fan as well as a covered porch at 2 of the 3 entrances. The yard is fenced and shady and the list goes on! $139,800

MLS 120782: This 9400 sqft., 4BR, 4ba. home in Cut Off is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances to stay. It includes a huge fenced yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop and much more. $1,360,000

Gulf Coast Employment is now accepting applicationg for Experienced Deckhands/ Unlicensed Engineers. Only experienced applicants need apply. Call 985693-7750 or apply online at www. gulfcoastemploy.com

Office: 985-693-7229

Precision Crane oers compe ve pay and beneďŹ ts package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply in person at: 11904 Hwy 308 Larose, LA 70373 (985) 693-5691

CROSBY TUGS LLC Accepting Applications for

CDL DRIVER Full Time Position

Applicants must be reliable and have a clean driving record. This position is required to have a Class A CDL license. Will be required to transport personnel, visitors, supplies, equipment and/or groceries to various locations. Will also be required to make overnight drives and extended trips requiring irregular hours. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Excellent Pay, 401K, Bonuses, Health, Life, Dental, Disability & Cancer Insurances

Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575 Equal Opportunity Employer

CLASSIFIED ADS

Bourgeois Tree Service Over 10 years experience in tree removal, trimming and stump grinding. We also pressure wash and paint. Inquire about any odd jobs. We also provide debris removal service.

Joshua Bourgeois9 8 5 - 2 5 8 - 7 3 11 Erin- 504-957-2304 _________________ Very experienced sitter for elderly or handicapped. Call 504-432-6872 or text.

Pay is negotiable.

Trustworthy and dependent. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc.

No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________

NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of High and Low at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 24185 Hwy 1., Golden Meadow, LA 70357.

Doing business as: TYD’s LLC. /s/ Tommy Dupre. _________________ I am applying to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of High at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following address: 24183 Hwy 1, Golden Medow, LA 70357.

Doing business as: TYD’s LLC. /s/ Tommy Dupre. _________________

PETS

HQHA Registered Quarter Horse For Sale: 8-year-old Buckskin Geldin, $1500. 2 saddles and accessories for sale, $250. 985-258-4864. _________________

OBITUARIES

MARGARET SANCHEZ Margaret L. Sanchez, 68, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Visitation was held at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church on Thursday, March 17th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Philip Nacio, Jr. (Annette); daughters, Phyllis Lange (Mike), Pam Pitre (Rodney), Lisa Hymel (Joey); sisters, Grace McCormick, Shirley LeBlanc, Linda Badeaux, Diana Sanchez; grandchildren, Christina Dupre, Samantha Potter, Malcolm Guidroz, III, Cody Pitre, Heather Guidroz, Hunter Hymel, Blake Nacio, Autumn Hymel, Remington Hymel; great grandchildren, Clair Viator, Dylan Dupre, Layla Dupre, Marley Potter, Kaylee Dupre, and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Angela Sanchez; son, Leon Dupre Nacio; brothers, Clifton Sanchez, Richard Sanchez; sisters, Jane Adams, Delia Badeaux.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ___________________________

MICHAEL ST.PIERRE Michael ‘’Possum’’ St. Pierre, 67, a native of Alberta, British Columbia, Canada and a resident of Larose, passed away on March 15, 2016. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Louise Gaudet St. Pierre; and son, Scott St. Pierre.

He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Wayne St. Pierre; parents, Roy and Kathleen Marshall St. Pierre; and brother, Terry St. Pierre.

Possum was a member of the Knights of Columbus, retired from the Lafourche Parish School Board. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling and cruising.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. __________________________

Sunday, March 20, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282

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FREDDIE HODGE Freddie “T-Fred� Antoine Hodge, 66, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away March 15. Visitation took place on Saturday, March 19, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow from 9:00 a.m. till service time. A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his sisters, Regina Pitre, Sorita Johnson, Edoria Bourg, and Jane Rousse; and brothers, Joseph L. Hodge and Benjamin Hodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alzina B. Hodge.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________________

Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.

A Perfect Pet A man goes into a pet shop and tells the owner that he wants to buy a pet that can do everything.

The shop owner suggests a faithful dog.

The man replies, “Come on, a dog?�

The pet shop owner says, “How about a cat?�

The man replies, “No way! A cat certainly can’t do everything. I want a pet that can do everything!�

The owner thinks for a minute, then says, “I’ve got it! A centipede!�

The man says, “A centipede? I can’t imagine a

centipede doing everything, but okay, I’ll try a centipede.�

He gets the centipede home and says to the centipede, “Clean the kitchen.�

Thirty minutes later, he walks into the kitchen and it’s immaculate! All the dishes and silverware have been washed, dried, and put away, the counter-tops cleaned, the appliances sparkling, and the floor waxed. He’s absolutely amazed.

He says to the centipede, “Go clean the living room.�

Twenty minutes later, he walks into the living room. The carpet has been

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vacuumed, the furniture cleaned, and dusted the pillows on the sofa, and plants watered.

The man thinks to himself, “This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen. This really is a pet that can do everything!�

Next he says to the centipede, “Run down to the corner and get me a newspaper.�

The centipede walks out the door ‌ 10 minutes later, no centipede ‌ 20 minutes later, no centipede ‌ 30 minutes later, no centipede.

By this time the man is wondering what’s going on.

The centipede should have been back in a couple of minutes. 45 minutes later, still no centipede!

He can’t imagine what could have happened. Did the centipede run away?

Did it get run over by a car? Where is that centipede?

So he goes to the front door, opens it and there’s the centipede sitting right outside. The man says, “Hey!!! I sent you down to the corner store 45 minutes ago to get me a newspaper. What’s the matter?�

The centipede says, “I’m goin’! I’m goin’! I’m just puttin’ on my shoes!�

TONY O. PITRE Toni O. Pitre, 56, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Visitation was held Friday, March 18 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; and Saturday, March 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

She is survived by the love of her life of 38 years, her husband, Marty J. Pitre; daughters, Devon Pitre (Bud Cheramie) and Gina Pitre (Ren Cheramie); babies, Oreo and Cookie Pitre; brother, Terry Ougel (Gayle); father/mother in law, Raleigh “Bosco’’(Lois) Pitre; in-laws, Donna (Richard) Carpenter, Jody (Monique) Pitre, Mitch (Nikki) Pitre, Angie Cooper, Misty (Joe) Guidry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tony P. Ougel and Eula D. Ougel and nephew, Bryce Esponge.

She was a loving wife, mother and friend. The best person anyone can ask for. She was loved by many and will always be. She will be sadly missed by all.

To my darling wife; My love, my life.

You’re the air I breathe; The ground I walk upon.

My morning sky; My morning sun.

The one I love until no end; You’re my whole heart.

You’re my best friend; Love you forever till we meet again.

- Marty J. Pitre Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _________________________

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A positive attitude may help you overcome any challenges that come your way this week, Aries.

Maintain this positivity and things will ultimately work out for the best.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, offer others positive feedback when they deserve it. Your willingness to give credit where it’s due is why others find you so easy to work with.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others will be very receptive to your fresh ideas this week.

Be prepared to explain these ideas in as much detail as possible and enjoy the fruits of your labors.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some good news is just over the horizon. Resist the temptation to celebrate prematurely, but don’t be surprised when Lady Luck breaks your way.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A number of opportunities are coming your way in the near future, Leo. Just get ready to take advantage of these chances when opportunity knocks. It rarely knocks twice.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Relationships are on your mind, Virgo. You are anxious to show loved ones how much you care for them, and they will respond in kind.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have plenty on your plate lately, but you also have to find a way to fit in some time for rest.

Running at a frantic pace is a recipe for burn-out.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, let go of some of the responsibilities you have recently taken on. Trust that others around you can handle these tasks just as capably. Enjoy the extra free time.

You earned it.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, even though the world has lately presented plenty of twists and turns, you can still enjoy the ride. Keep an open mind to all new opportunities.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a big project is yours to make work. This is a big responsibility, but you are up to the task.

Keep forging ahead and you will be pleased with the results.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Focusing on one thing is a tricky proposition this week, Aquarius. You have a lot of things on your mind, but do your best to maintain focus. Take breaks, if necessary.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Someone’s criticism may shock you, Pisces, but that could be for the best.

It may just ground you and bring you back to reality.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

MARCH 20 Ruby Rose, Actress (30) MARCH 21 Scott Eastwood, Actor (30) MARCH 22 Andrew Lloyd Webber, Composer (68) MARCH 23 Brett Eldredge, Singer (30) MARCH 24 Peyton Manning, Athlete (40) MARCH 25 Elton John, Singer (69) MARCH 26 Keira Knightley, Actress (31)

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Sunday, March 20, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Grand Isle From 1-A

On Tuesday, March 15, in the early morning hours, phase three of the investigation was concluded with the execution of ten search warrants and the arrest of fourteen indicted individuals.

Presently four of the indicted subjects are wanted.

In a press conference Wednesday, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand detailed cases of sloppy evidence storage and other improprieties occurring within the Grand Isle Police Department.

JPSO investigators seized guns, police reports and evidence bags of marijuana that had been ripped open and appeared the marijuana was missing, but no destruction order was ever filed.

A gun was found in the desk of Grand Isle Police Chief Euris Dubois. When asked questions about it, he would just respond with “I don’t know.”

In addition, about $4,000 in money stored in a cash box, the key to which was kept in a barbecue pit kept at the department, was missing. The money was supposed to be used for undercover drug buys or payment of informants.

“I guess that $4,000 is on me,” Dubois told investigators, according to the sheriff.

The Sheriff said it’s unclear if the chief or his officers did anything criminal, but the investigation isn’t over.

Grand Isle voters this month elected Laine Landry Sr. to replace DuBois starting July 1.

Normand said he hopes the new chief will provide the Police Department with a fresh start.

The following is a list (submitted by the JPSO) of those individuals who were indicted: - Richard Brouillette, 25, WANTED, Count 1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Hydrocodone; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 3 - Sale of a Legend Drug, Mirtazapine; Count 4 - Sale of a Legend Drug, Hydroxyzine; Count 5 - Sale of a Legend Drug, Quetiapine Fumarate; Count 6 - Sale of a Legend Drug, Quetiapine Fumarate; Count 7 - Sale of a Legend Drug, Naproxen; Count 8 - Sale

of a Legend Drug, Dimenhydrinate - Bond is set at $450,000 - Tyler Smith, 25, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule III CDS, Benzphetamine; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine - Bond is set at $250,000 - Jana Freeman, 20, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Hydrocodone; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine - Bond is set at $150,000 - Gina Bradberry Cheramie, 47, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine - Bond is set at $200,000 - Kate Crosby, 65, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Hydrocodone; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule I CDS, Marijuana; Count 3 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Hydrocodone; Count 4 - Distribution of a Schedule IV CDS, Diazepam; Count 5 Distribution of a Schedule IV CDS, Diazepam - Bond is set at $250,000 - Louis Dassau, 37, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Hydrocodone; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Hydrocodone; Count 3 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Hydrocodone - Bond is set at $150,000 - Donny Dodson, 28, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule I CDS, Heroin - Bond is set $150,000 - Jacob Ellard, 28, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule I CDS, Marijuana - Bond is set at $50,000 - Kenny Lopinto, 32, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule I CDS, Marijuana; Count 3 Distribution of a Schedule I CDS, Heroin; Count 5 Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, to wit, a Handgun; Count 6 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 7 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine - Bond is set at $600,000 - Randall Rigaud, 38, ARRESTED, Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 4 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine - Bond is set at $200,000 - Klabert Guilliot, 24,

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WANTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 3 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine Bond is set at $300,000 - Justin Hebert, 24, WANTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule I CDS, Heroin - Bond is set at $200,000 - Angela Ledet, 48, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 3 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine Bond is set at $300,000 - Matthew Madere, 32, ARRESTED, Count 1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine - Bond is set at $125,000 - Trevor Parr, 30, WANTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule I CDS, Heroin - Bond is set at $150,000 - Neil Richoux, 43, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 2 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine; Count 3 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine Bond is set at $300,000 - Patrick Santiny, 52, ARRESTED, Count 1 - Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine Bond is set at $100,000 - Timothy Stevens, 24, ARRESTED, Count 1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS, Methamphetamine - Bond is set at $100,000 Additionally while executing the noted search warrants, investigators arrested the following individuals at some of the search locations for a variety of drug and immigration violations: - Tobby Smith, 26, ARRESTED - Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Joseph J. Angeron, 51, ARRESTED - Possession of Marijuana - Joseph A. Angeron, 23, ARRESTED - Possession of Marijuana - Lyle Ingram, 26, ARRESTED - Possession of Marijuana - Wilmer Mancia, 40, ARRESTED - Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine - Alberto Gonzalez, 45, ARRESTED - Arrested and charged federally with Alien Illegally in Possession of a firearm - Jorge Maldanado Ruiz, 45, ARRESTED - Arrested and charged federally with Illegal entry after deportation

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 proven guilty.

MARCH 13, 2016 Louisiana State Police Luke Steger, 21, Destrehan.

Leaving roadway; driving under suspension; hit and run driving; fugitive of Terrebonne Parish.

MARCH 14, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Donny Chiasson, 37, Thibodaux. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Starr Carter, 37, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole.

Coby Thibodeaux, 24, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Cindy Boudreaux, 55, Houma.

Contempt of court; operating vehicle with suspended license; driving on roadway laned for traffic; leaving the scene of an accident.

Cody Hodges, 37, Raceland.

Contempt of court.

Cody Williams, 32, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole.

Tremaine Thomas, 34, Napoleonville. Contempt of court (2 cts); violation of probation/parole.

Nolan Guidry, 39, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Eli Spencer, 54, Galliano. Failure to register and notify as a sex offender.

MARCH 15, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office D’Andre Rhodes, 17, Gray. Cyberstalking.

Lawerence Gray, 64, Raceland.

Monetary instrument abuse.

Dustin Ordoyne, 20, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts.)

Jacob Basulito, 25, Galliano.

Fugitive from justice.

Chance Hogan, 36, Raceland.

Contempt of court.

Raymond Robertson, 21, Race-

land. Contempt of court (2 cts.)

Beau Guidry, 30, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

MARCH 16, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Illinois Crosby, 31, Franklin.

Contempt of court.

A high school student who threatened to kill a teacher in a video posted to Snapchat, a video-sharing application, has been arrested.

D’Andre Rhodes (age 17) of Gray was arrested Tuesday after admitting to making the video.

On Tuesday, March 15, a faculty member at Central Lafourche High School contacted the School Resource Officer in reference to the video. The student in the video was identified as Rhodes. Detectives said he admitted to making the video, and claimed he was “joking.”

Rhodes was placed under arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was

booked with Cyberstalking. He was released early We d n e s d a y D’Andre Rhodes morning after posting $25,000 bond.

Sheriff Craig Webre says threats of this nature can never be taken lightly.

“Threatening to kill another person is never a joking matter,” said Sheriff Webre. “When the threat involves a student and a teacher, we must consider not only the safety of those individuals, but the safety of all at the school. Any threat of this nature – whether intended as a joke or not – will be handled as a serious threat and the suspect will be charged accordingly.”

Student arrested for threatening teacher on Snapchat