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Bobbie Nell Morris Galjour, a native and resident of Lockport, will reign as the 26th Grand Marshal for the 2017 Town of Lockport Christmas Parade. For the past 32 years, Dr. Bobbie has practiced dentistry in Lockport where she owns Crescent Dental. She will be accompanied on the float by her husband Wayne Galjour. The tree lighting will be held on Friday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lockport Bayou Side Park. Every child ages 12 and under will receive a gift from Santa and Frosty. Free hotdogs and popcorn will be provided by the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. See Morris Page 5-A
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V MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • Daily LAROSE Comet Staff Writer • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE Golden Meadow’s mayor is asking Lafourche Parish government to pay $100,000 he says it owes the town for construction of a floodwall. Mayor Joey Bouziga addressed the Parish Council about the money Oct. 23 and again Nov. 14. On both occasions, Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle said he would look into the matter but added that local government did not have the money available. Bouziga counters that parish documents show $100,000 in an account set aside for the town’s floodwall, which was completed last year. “I don’t think it’s right that the parish doesn’t give us our money,” the mayor said. “The South Lafourche Levee District gave us our money, the Port Commission gave us our money, and I’d expect the parish to give us our money.” The parish agreed in 2015 to give Photo by Babs the town $100,000 of the $350,000 Chanell and Joshua Parfait get some early Black Friday shopping done Thursday needed as a 25 percent local match for night. the project. The $1.4 million floodwall Black Friday, a shopping day falling after the last major holiday before Christmas, runs along Bayou Lafourche near the marks the unofficial beginning of the Christmas shopping season. south end of Golden Meadow. The South Lafourche Levee District and the Greater Lafourche Port Commission each put up $100,000. Golden Meadow put up $50,000. The money was set aside in both the 2016 and 2017 budget and is currently in the 2018 budget, Parish Councilman Jerry Lafont said. “The money can’t be used for anything else,” Lafont said at last week’s By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press budget committee have refused to approve meeting. “You got a better place to put contract extensions across multiple hearit than to stop a town from flooding? BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel ings, raising concerns about the cost of the I’m appalled, Mr. Jimmy.” Edwards intends to sidestep lawmakers to deals, the process for developing them and enact $15.4 billion in Medicaid managed- oversight of the spending. See Mayor Page 5-A care deals using an emergency contracting Rather than do contract extensions, process, after House Republicans voted the Louisiana Department of Health plans twice to block deals to provide services to to do new contracts with the companies 1.5 million people. that don’t need approval from the joint The Democratic governor started the budget committee. process Monday evening for entering into To avoid a competitive bid process for 23-month emergency contracts that will the multibillion-dollar deals, the Edwards keep five managed-care companies over- administration is relying on a state law seeing services for 90 percent of that allows for emergency contracting Louisiana’s Medicaid when an imminent threat patients. to public health, welfare The current manor safety exists. aged-care contracts, neEdwards’ chief lawyer gotiated by former Gov. Matthew Block said if the Bobby Jindal’s adminisMedicaid contracts expire, tration, expire Jan. 31. there would be no way to House Republicans on deliver services to patients the Legislature’s joint
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Lockport Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting set for Dec. 1 and 2
The Town of Lockport will host its 26th Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting festivities Dec. 1 and 2. The Tree Lighting is set for Friday, Dec. 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Bayou Side Park. Every child 12 and under will receive a gift from Santa and Frosty. Free hotdogs and popcorn will be provided by the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. The Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, beginning and ending on Church Street. A live nativity production depicting the birth of Jesus will be
performed on Church Street immediately after the parade. For more information call 985-532-3117 or 985-532-9799 or visit www.lockportpolice.com or www.townoflockport. com.
Gheens organization to distribute turkeys to needy families
The Gheens Needy Family Organization has decided not to have a dinner for the last quarter of 2017. Instead, the organization will distribute turkeys to approximately 50 families for Thanksgiving and hams for approximately 50 families for Christmas. The organization’s next dinner will be March of 2018. As of this date, the Gheens Needy Family Organization has distributed $5,327.06 to 23 needy families in Gheens. Additionally, 42 turkeys were given to 42 families for Christmas in 2016.
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Lockport KC’s monthly dinner to be held Nov. 26
The Lockport KC’s will be having their monthly dinner this Sunday, November 26th at their home on Seventh Street. The meal will consists of hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, sweet peas, salad and bread for an $8 donation. Dine in or take it to go. Drinks and desserts will also be available.
Nov. commodities to be distributed in Cut Off Wednesday
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will be giving out monthly commodities for seniors 60 years of age and older who qualify financially for the commodities on Wednesday, November 29th at the Cut Off Youth Center, from 7 a.m. till 9 a.m.
Deanna Smiles’ Queen for the Fight Pageant set for Dec. 2
Queen for the Fight Pageant, presented by Deanna’s Smiles and Relay for Life, will be held at the Larose VFW on December 2 with the Children’s Pageant starting at 3 p.m. and the Queen’s Pageant starting at 5 p.m. You may register on day of pageant. $50 pay one price for pageant, includes a $10 off entrance to Princess Tea Party. For more information call Pamela Savoie-Hebert at 677-1713 or Angelle Babin at 696-0561, after 6 p.m., or email pam_coyc@yahoo. com or Facebook Pam S Hebert. Forms can be picked up or dropped off at Bayou Chemical and Supply, 280 West 32nd St., Larose.
Upcoming Santa Workshop to offer fun for everyone
On Saturday, December 2 the Larose VFW will present Santa’s Workshop and Mrs. Claus’ Princess and Pirate Tea, an event to benefit Relay for Life/ The American Cancer Society. Sleigh Rides will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; the Princess Tea and Pirate Party, 1 p.m., $20 per child or $25 with magic mirror pass, each princess and pirate will receive a crown or pirate hat, pearls/swords craft, snacks and drinks, and magic mirror photo booth; a Children’s Pageant will be at 3 p.m.; and Queens Pageant at 5 p.m. Santa will be available for pictures, taken with your own device, free of charge. Crafts and entertainment will also be provided. A roast beef lunch will be sold along with other concessions and desserts. For more information call 985-677-1713. Pick up or drop off pageant forms and Tea/Pirate party registration at Bayou Chemical and Supply at 280 West 32nd Street.
LPB program to feature Vietnam veterans’ memories in their own words
During the 60s and 70s, thousands of Louisianans served in a war that divided our nation. When it was over, more than 58,000 Americans had died, and nearly 1,000 were from Louisiana. Now 50 years later, Louisiana’s Vietnam War veterans and their families are sharing their memories with Louisiana Public Broadcasting in a powerful new documentary. The Vietnam War: Louisiana Stories features 14 veterans and family members who relay, in their own words, how the war impacted their lives. Premiering Tuesday, November 28 at 7 p.m., the program spotlights some of the 80 plus stories told to LPB in their Baton Rouge studios, around the state, and online. Since July, LPB has recorded oral histories from Vietnam veterans and others affected by the war. These stories are posted online at www.ladigitalmedia.org as part of the state’s Louisiana Digital Media Archive. LPB will continue recording oral histories
through June 2018. Veterans who would like to schedule an interview may do so by calling (225) 767-4204 or (800) 2728162, ext. 4204. Stories can also be shared on LPB’s website at lpb.org/Vietnam. Veterans, families, and friends have also signed LPB’s large-scale movable map of the Vietnam War Theater in honor or memory of military service. The Vietnam War: Louisiana Stories is sponsored by Louisiana Companies, Querbes & Nelson, the Louisiana Forestry Association, the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting. The program is produced and directed by LPB’s Tika Laudun, and the online editor is Keith Crews. LPB’s activities supporting the broadcast of The Vietnam War were made possible by a grant from WETA in Washington, D.C. The Vietnam War is a production of Florentine Films and WETA, Washington D.C.
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Thibodaux Regional Medical Center recently sponsored new playground equipment for Raceland Lower and Upper Elementary Schools as part of its ongoing initiative to improve the health and wellness of the youth in Lafourche and surrounding parishes. According to the Centers for Disease control, Louisiana ranks fourth highest in the U.S. in childhood obesity, which often leads to chronic, preventable conditions in adulthood such as heart disease and diabetes. “As a community health care leader, we are committed to helping improve the health and wellness of the children in our area,” said Greg Stock, Thibodaux Re-
gional CEO. “Exercise and nutrition education can have a very positive impact on the health and wellness of our youth.” Raceland Lower and Upper Elementary School Principals Tina Guidry and Rebecca Johnson expressed their gratitude. “Thank you Thibodaux Regional for sponsoring this playground equipment for our school,” Guidry said. “Our students truly deserve this.” Johnson added, “Thank you to Raceland Upper Fourth Grade Teacher Danielle Benoit for her initiative, time and effort in working with Thibodaux Regional to help make this happen for our students.” “Our students work hard to meet the ever-increasing standards we
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Standing with students from Raceland Lower and Raceland Upper Elementary schools are, from left: Dr. Jo Ann Matthews, Lafourche School Superintendent; Danielle Benoit, 4th-grade Teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary; Tina Guidry, Principal, Raceland Upper Elementary; Greg Stock, CEO, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center; Rebecca Johnson, Principal, Raceland Lower Elementary; and Latainia Young, Assistant Principal, Raceland Upper Elementary.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Carnival Cruise Line plans to swap ships between Galveston and New Orleans to increase both ports’ capacity for shortterm cruises starting in 2019. The Miami-based company says the 3,646passenger Carnival Dream will move from New Orleans to Galveston, increasing the Texas port’s capacity for 4- and 5-day cruises by 22 percent. At the same time, the 2,974-passenger Carnival Valor will move from Galveston to New Orleans. The cruise line said in a news release last week that will increase New Orleans’ short-term cruise capacity by 10 percent. Both changes are scheduled in May 2019. ___
Authorities: Rabbit hunters find human remains in Louisiana
AMITE CITY, La. (AP) — Authorities say rabbit hunters found human remains in a wooded area in Louisiana.
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HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by eight this week to 923. That’s up from the 593 rigs that were active a year ago. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Wednesday that 747 rigs sought oil and 176 explored for natural gas this week. The weekly tabulation, normally released on
Friday, was distributed early this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Among major oiland gas producing states, Wyoming gained four rigs while Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas were up one apiece. Utah declined by one. Alaska, Arkansas, California, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.
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Sleigh Ride, 10am to 2:30pm • Tea/ Pirate Party, 1pm Children’s Pageant, 3pm • Queens Pageant 5pm
Santa will be available for own pictures, no charge. Donations will be accepted. Roast Beef lunches and various concession foods and desserts will be available. Contact 985-677-1713 or pick up and drop off Pageant forms and Tea/Pirates Party registration at Bayou Chemical and Supply, 280 West 32nd St. All funds raised will go to the American Cancer Society.
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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ 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 985-447-6214 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 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 _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver and dependable operator/ roustabout. Must have own transportation. MUST pass drug screening and must be a hard worker. Call Frank at 985-665-1220 FMI. _________________________ K-Mar Supply: Fourchon and Cut Off locations are now accepting applications for full time floor assistant. Apply in persona at 654 A. O. Rappelet Road Fourchon, LA. NAPA, next to truck stop. See Brandi. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must meet TWIC card requirements. Free transportation to and from our Cut Off warehouse on Hwy. 3235. _________________________ Crew members and shift mangers needed. Now hiring all shifts. Apply in person at Quiznos, 5375 Hwy 308 Mathews. _________________________ Now hiring: Class A driver needed immediately. Hazmat preferred, but not needed. 6 months oilfield experience required. Dodge 5500 with 40’ gooseneck. Pay is percentage of load based on experience. Call 985-637-8325 for info. _________________________ Looking for maintenance helper in Galliano area to work on rental property. Ablamos espanol. 985-637-4133. _________________________ Lafourche Parish Fire District 3: Civil Service Board is currently accepting applications through December 22, 2017, at 4 p.m. for the competitive examination for Fire Communications Officer. Applications may be obtained and submitted to Jada Pitre at Fire Central, 17462 West Main Street, Galliano. For details, go to http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/JD /Lafourche%20FPD%203/Descriptions/LF-FCMO-sp.pdf _________________________
SERVICES
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 985-696-5174. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________
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LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ 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 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring and Installation Services: Carpet, vinyl, laminate, ood, ceramic, custom shoers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufacturs warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-6772526.
_________________________ HeatherLandry Photography: Now accepting 2018 High school senior bookings at an affordable rate. Please visit www.heatherlandryphotography.com or call/text 985-2785792. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-2580465. _________________________ Ro-Duz Ranch host farm parties! Whether it’s at your house or at our farm. We provide lots of furry friends for hours of fun. Call to book your special day. 985-637-7273. Ro-Duz Ranch is a totally non-profit rescue farm. Every penny we make goes directly to the rescue. We are NPIP certified and insured. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Gleam and Shine: Real Estate cleaning. Affordable, reliable home pampering and organization. We have local references. Free quotes. For every booked referral you get one cleaning on us. Please call 985-258-4084. _________________________
NOTICES
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MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of
Daniel Bruce Sr.
Sunrise: 7/1/45 Sunset: 11/23/12
It’s been 5 years since you received your wings. We still hold on to the fond memories of you. You were a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We miss and love you still R.I.P. Daniel Sr.
OBITUARIES
LARRY ST.CYR
Larry St. Cyr was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 28, 1940 and resided in Lockport, La for over 50 years. He entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Memorial services for Mr. Larry P. St. Cyr, age 77, of La Grange, Texas will be held at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, Louisiana on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Visitation to the public will begin at 12:15 and mass will begin at 1 p.m. The purest form of a cattleman, Larry was an excellent breeder of the Imperator bloodline of Brahman cattle. He was a faithful partner and devoted husband to his wife, Marlaine, of 44 years. Larry was a teacher, mentor, a true advocate of agriculture and an eternal optimist. A believer in Christ, he became very active in the ACTS retreats and attended mass regularly. He was a proud, beloved father of two daughters, Allyson and Heidi, in whom he instilled traits of tenacity, integrity and endurance. He dearly loved his four grandchildren, Landon, Claire, Caroline and Chloe and visited them often. He was a trusted friend and encourager to many and will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be made to: The VVA Chapter 870 Scholarship Fund, P.O.Box 83 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 or a charity of one’s choice. ________________
PAMELA GRAVOIS
Pamela “Pam” A. Gravois, 64 a native of Raceland, La. and a resident of Cut Off, La. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday November 19, 2017. Visitation was held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Friday November 24, 2017 from 8 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. Pam is survived by her husband, David P. Gravois; parents, James and Thelma Foret Alario; children, David “D.J.” (Erin Doucet) Gravois and Andrea’ Marie Gravois (Thorne L. Warner); grandchildren, Thorne David Warner and Caden Camardelle; sister, Robin Alario Rome (Buddy Nelson); godchildren, Tina Vizier and Reggie Ougel. Pam is preceded in death by her father-in-law and motherin-law, Andre J. Gravois and Anna St. Pierre Gravois. Pam’s love of life was contagious. Family, Church, Cooking, Playing Cards, and doing for others were her greatest joys in life. Upon entering a room Pam’s light shinned brightly upon everyone. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Honor of her sister Robin @ LLS. Org. _________________
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. SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rashad Hester, 27, Raceland. Parole revocation by Lafourche Parish Council. NOVEMBER 19, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Blake Credeur, 21, Thibodaux. Poss. of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Resisting an officer. NOVEMBER 20, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Frederick Bell, 44, Larose. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Billy Bruce, 60, Cut Off. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. Ronnie Delaune, 43, Larose. Contempt of court. Al Dempster, 30, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Simple criminal damage to property (Misd). Contempt of court. Wayne Lodrigue, 32, Gray. Violation of protective orders (Misd). Corey Rodrigue, 22, New Orleans. Contempt of court (6 CTS). Pagan Stokes, 23, Raceland. Purse snatching-non violent. Keith Tarleton, 43, Metairie. Contempt of court. Misty Truxillo, 28, Des Allemands. Contempt of court. Chris Wheaton, 51, Raceland. Contempt of court. Christopher Williamson, 37, Thibodaux. Molestation of a juvenile under 13 YOA (Felony) (Sex Offense-Registration required). Lori Guidry, 30, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole. Thibodaux Police Department Ajonte Howard, 25, Houma. Aggravated flight from an officer (Felony). Headlamps for motor vehicles and motorcycles. Poss. of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Poss. of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (Felony). Poss. of marijuana-1st offense (Misd). Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS (Felony). Travis Sargent, 38, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. NOVEMBER 21, 2017 Golden Meadow Police Department Ryan Billiot, 28, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court. Catina Lee, 43, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sadie Chapman, 32, Gheens. Sale/dist./poss. of legend drug w/o prescription or order prohibited (Felony). Poss. of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Lionel Folse, 53, Raceland. Poss./dist. of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Poss. of marijuana-3rd and subsequent offenses (Felony). Jordan Picou, 25, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Travis Sanchez, 36, Lockport. Simple criminal damage to property (Misd). Torrell Sylvester, 34, Raceland. Revocation of parole for violation of condition (Felony). Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Mark Williams, 35, Raceland. Leased movable, obtain by false presentation; failure to return or surrender (Felony). Contempt of court.
Mayor From 1-A
Cantrelle also said there is no cooperative endeavor agreement between the parish and Golden Meadow. But Councilman Corey Perrillioux pointed approval of money to pay a company for the Yankee Canal levee earlier this year as an example of the parish paying for emergency projects after the fact. “I’d love to help, but not at the detriment of my employees,” Cantrelle said. “I have more holes in my budget than Swiss cheese. I can’t give raises to my employees. That was promised by a previous administration. He should have gotten it then. I want to help, but first of all I have to help the workers and people of the parish.”
— Staff Writer Dan Boudreaux can be reached at 857-2204 or dan.boudreaux @houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @dan_ boudreaux.
Morris From 1-A
The Christmas Parade is slated for Saturday, December 2, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A live nativity production titled “The Real Thing”, depicting the birth of Jesus and sponsored by Victory Life Productions, will be performed on Church Street immediately after the parade. Grand Marshall Dr. Bobbie, along with her family, wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a most prosperous New Year. She encourages and invites everyone to come out and take part in these two family-oriented events. For more information call 985-532-3117 or 985-532-9799, or visit www.lockportpolice.com or www.town oflockport.com.
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Beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday November 27, until January 1, 2018, the northbound roadway of LA 3235 from West 11th Street to LA 24 in Larose, will be closed to northbound traffic. The southbound roadway of LA 3235 from LA 24 to West 11th Street will be reconfigured to accommodate both north and southbound thru traffic. Northbound traffic on LA 3235 will be required to turn left onto the West 11th Street median crossover and then turn right back onto the LA 3235 southbound
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you might feel like you do not measure up to others this week. How others see you is completely different from your perception. Don’t be too hard on yourself. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, letting go is a hard lesson to learn this week. You may have to retire a plan that just can’t come to fruition. But don’t worry, new ideas are in the works. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, try not to hold onto negative emotions. Focus on all of the happy memories you have made with others and your mood will instantly brighten. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Honesty is the best policy, Cancer. So have that frank conversation with someone even if full disclosure can be a bit uncomfortable. Afterward, you’ll be glad you did. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Don’t underestimate your abilities, Leo. You are imaginative and creative when the mood suits you, as it will this week. Look for your muse and get started.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Stay open to external influences and you may be able to infer some things about the future that can guide you in the days ahead. It’s good to stay ahead of the curve. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good week to take stock of the people who mean the most to you. Express your feelings to these people and spend some time with them. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 A little dose of being naughty might do you some good this week, Scorpio. Call in sick from work and enjoy a day shopping or simply indulging in a little entertainment. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You have basic needs that have to be met, and a strong network of friends and coworkers can get you through any rough patch, Sagittarius. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although you can’t narrow it down just yet, something doesn’t feel right in your world. Keep investigating and trust your instincts.
roadway, using the inside (median side) lane. This roadway closure is required in order to allow South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD) contractors to elevate the hurricane protection levee across LA 3235 in Larose.
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who make up nearly one-third of the state’s population, about half of them children. “If these contracts expire and there is no managed care system in place in February, starting Feb. 1, the entire Medicaid program will be in chaos. There will be services that start getting denied immediately to Medicaid beneficiaries, so we think that clearly meets the requirement established in law,” Block said Tuesday. The emergency contracts require approval from the Office of State Procurement, a contracting office in the Edwards administration. The health department made the formal request Monday. Block notified House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry of the plans in a letter. Henry said the contracts spend “an astonishing amount of money to put in the hands of the governor alone.” “It’s not in the public’s best interest to circumvent Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget approval for a contract of that value,” he said Tuesday. Henry has led GOP opposition to the contracts. He and other Republicans have questioned whether the health department is doing enough to monitor and squeeze savings out of deals that annually account for one-quarter of the state’s operating budget. They point to audits suggesting the agency isn’t properly supervising the managed-care companies and to comments that the health department has too few staff for the oversight. They’ve sought changes, mostly to give the legislative auditor’s office more explicit authority to review managed-care records. Edwards accused House Republicans of being obstructionists, and the administration refused to change the extensions brought before the budget committee. In the emergency contracts, Block said language was added to spell out the legislative
auditor “currently has the authority” to dig into the records. Henry and other lawmakers have said they don’t want to abandon the insurance-based model enacted by Jindal in 2012 and return to the previous system of directly reimbursing doctors and hospitals with a fee paid for each service rendered. They haven’t offered a backup plan if the current contracts expire. The intention wasn’t to let the deals lapse, Henry said. “Our thought process was never to stop the contracts from being signed. The strategy was to make sure we were being prudent with taxpayer dollars,” he said. Block said Louisiana couldn’t revert to the prior model if the managed-care deals lapsed because the health department doesn’t have the needed staff, federal approvals or agreements with health providers. Also, the Medicaid program uses millions from a tax paid by managed-care organizations to draw down additional federal cash. If the contracts aren’t in place, those dollars disappear, and the Medicaid program would run out of money in April in a budget year that runs through June, Block said. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte
Sunday, November 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Shoppers From 1-A
Look for a secure checkout. Make sure all online purchases are made on a secure website. To confirm a site is secure, check the URL address and make sure there is an “s” in https://. Then, check the lower-right corner for the “lock” symbol before paying. If there are any doubts about a site, right-click anywhere on the page and select “Properties.” This should show the actual website address, and the dialog box will reveal whether or not the site is encrypted. Pay with a credit card. Purchases made with a credit card provide the most protection. Using a credit card usually allows shoppers to dispute unauthorized charges or charges for items not received. Watch out for lookalike websites. In a scam known as “cybersquatting,” crooks steal or slightly alter the website address of a well-known company to launch a copycat site that looks exactly like the real site. The primary function of these fraudulent websites is to collect your credit card information in order to steal your identity or to sell fake or inferior counterfeit goods. Be wary of too-goodto-be-true contests and
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prize promotions. Consumers should be suspicious of any email, message, or post on social networks promoting giveaways or contests that seem too good to be true – such as free highvalue gift cards, tablets, and smartphones. These “contests” are often scams designed to bilk consumers out of money and/or to collect consumers’ personal information for sale to other scammers. Read the fine print. Broadly worded promotional offers and advertisements often mislead consumers into paying full price for items they believed were on sale. Consumers should carefully examine internet deals by reading any and all fine print in the promotional materials, identifying the exact brand and model number on sale. Keep records. Always print and save records and/or receipts of your transactions. For more consumer tips or to report a scam, please call General Landry’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 800351-4889 or visit www.AGJeffLandry.com.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have reached a crossroads where everything you have dreamed and worked for has finally converged. This is the time to enjoy the fruits of all your labor. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, rather than looking at the differences between you and someone else, look at the similarities. This is a great way to begin a friendship.
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Sunday, November 26, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd No matter what age we are, we have to be ready to meet our Loving God
A couple weeks ago our nation experienced another dreadful mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. The gunman killed 26 people and wounded 20 others after he opened fire during the Sunday service. The shooter started firing shortly after the service began at 11:00 a.m. He was armed with a military-style rifle, and within minutes, many of those inside the small church were either dead or wounded. The victims ranged in age from one to 77, and among the dead were several children, a pregnant woman and the pastor’s 14-year-old daughter, Annabelle. It was the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s
history. Many families lost multiple members. When you look at the list of those who died, it’s a cross section of that small community. There was a 5-yearold, a 7-year-old, an 11-year-old, a 13-yearold, a 16-year-old, plus people in their 30’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. They were at church to pray to God, listen to God’s word and worship God in spirit and truth. They were probably all prepared to meet their loving God although that’s not the reason they went to church. If they went to church for genuine spiritual reasons and got into the church service, I’m sure God was pleased with their worship. They were ready to meet their Maker. Jesus told us a parable about the wise and foolish bridesmaids. He said, “Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.” All ten were present, their dresses gorgeous and their lamps glowing. They waited for the bridegroom together, but when he was delayed, they became drowsy and slept. All ten behaved in
Pictured are Lafourche VFC Club members Eleanor “Popeye” George, Chris LeBouef, Peggy Whitney, (not pictured Patsy Champane, Ann Picola and Paula Morgan) who worked at the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Craft Show in Golden Meadow to raise funds used for scholarships.
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
So. Lafourche Assembly of God
17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt
First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com
First Baptist Church of Grand Isle
Trinity Baptist Church
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852
New Sunlight Baptist Church
Crosspoint Church
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near S. Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-632-0810)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist 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.
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 Dr. Mark Tolbert
Greater New Fountain Baptist 233 E. 12th St. - Lockport
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
Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Worship Service 8:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m.
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
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org
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.co
St. Hilary of Poitiers South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Cut Off
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119
17980 West Main - Galliano
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 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
Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews
Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday 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
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Fr. Gregory Fratt Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Isrealite Baptist Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Full Gospel Temple #2 Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988 Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor
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
and enriches all those who possess her. Spiritual Wisdom requires a preparedness that we see in deeds of
love and mercy. These deeds are done in obedience to Jesus’ command to feed the hungry, welcome strangers, clothe
the naked, care for the sick and visit the imprisoned. Ask God for the gift of Wisdom.
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Gulf Coast Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. 18242 W. Main - Galliano Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com
the same way, which lets us know that Spiritual Wisdom cannot be judged by outward appearances. Jesus then says, “Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.” Half had high Spiritual Wisdom; five had low. It is not their presence that makes the difference, nor their enthusiasm, nor even their watchfulness – Jesus tells us that all became drowsy and slept. No, the difference is in their readiness. At midnight they heard a shout: “Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!” The bridesmaids all popped up and jumpstarted their lamps. The foolish bridesmaids, who had forgotten to bring flasks of oil with them, ran low and had to ask the wise bridesmaids for a refill. When the spiritually wise women expressed their regrets about sharing, the foolish attendants had to make a run to an all-night oil dealer. By the time they finished their errand, the door to the wedding feast was shut and locked tight, and when they begged to be admitted, the bridegroom answered, “Truly, I do not know you.” All were prepared for the celebration. Only half were ready for the waiting. The parable stresses the need to be patient during the waiting. According to Jesus, the mark of Spiritual Wisdom is readiness: readiness in the face of long waits; readiness when life tests our patience; readiness when we are worn out and tired and unable to keep our eyes open; readiness when pain threatens to overwhelm us, when grief makes us feel as if we are drowning, when boredom dulls our senses; readiness when Christ seems distant and when his return seems delayed. The sign of spiritual wisdom is to be prepared for tough times and ready for rough roads ahead. Yet, the gift of wisdom makes life bright
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 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 - (985) 532-2992
Victory Life Church
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
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
B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats ~ Martin Quarters ~ (985) 632-2727
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
PRESBYTERIAN
Gheens Presbyterian Church
Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine Residential
Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
Hwy. 308 • E. 73rd St. Galliano • 632-6571
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 10:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
LA Carriers • 632-5858 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA
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. Ladies Prayer: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., All Welcome 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. 504-915-5019
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 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport
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)
Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 13086 Hwy. 3235 • Larose • 693-7188
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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
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
SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia: 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m. Sabado 9:30 a.m. Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde Pastor Raul Rivero - &757) 894-5873
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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