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Sunday, April 21, 2019

Early voting begins Saturday for May 4 election

Early voting begins this Saturday, April 20, and will run through next Saturday, April 27, for an election set for W with the excepMay 4, tion of Easter Sunday, April 21. Early voting will be conducted at the Registrar of Voters Office, 307 W. 4th St., in Thibodaux; the Registrar of Voters Office, 16241 E. Main St., Suite B-23 in Galliano; and at the new early voting site at 4876 Hwy. 1, in Mathews. Early voting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appearing on the ballot parishwide are four millage renewals for the Lafourche Parish Consolidated School District. Proposition 1 is a 10-year, 7.49 mill property tax renewal to be used for the school’s general maintenance. This proposition has been renewed nine times to date. Yearly revenue estimate from this proposition is approximately $7.2 million, beSee Voting Page 3-A

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Teacher pay raise gains traction

By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

With both the governor and House on board, local schools and education advocates believe teachers and support staff will see their first state-fiV S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE nanced raises in years come 2019-20. C • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE Of the 69 school districts, Terrebonne Parish ranked 24th in average classroom teacher salary at $50,427 for 2017-18. Lafourche Parish’s average salary was $4,000 less and ranked No. 45, on the cusp of the bottom third in the state. The superintendents for both Terrebonne and Lafourche schools have cited their full support for the raises, saying they’re much-needed and welldeserved. Terrebonne Parish schools Superintendent Philip Martin said the teachers start to fall behind when compared By Halle Parker, Daily Comet Staff Writer flew down Monday and spent Tuesday to other southern states. touring an offshore drilling platform before “Like in anything you have to be Flanked by six other members of con- sitting down for the discussion. competitive and certainly this will gress, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise Board members from the South Cenhelp,” said Martin. sat down with local oil industry and port tral Industrial Association and the Greater Lafourche Parish schools Superinrepresentatives Tuesday to hear the issues Lafourche Port Commission were in attentendent Louis Voiron also highlighted facing the industry. dance, sharing their experiences and famthat the state’s inclusion of money to The roundtable served as an introduc- ily histories in the oil industry. Capital One cover the retirement program assocition for six of the Republicans’ freshman Bank, the Offshore Marine Services Assoated with the raises would ease the House members from outside Louisiana: ciation and Shell Oil Company representaburden on parishes as well. North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong, tives also joined them at the table. Louisiana Association of EducaKansas Rep. Ron Estes, Texas Rep. Lance The conversation focused on how Contors President Debbie Meaux said she Gooden, West Virginia Rep. Carol Miller, gress could help make drilling in the Gulf believed it had been more than a Tennessee Rep. David Kustoff and Virginia of Mexico more competitive and draw more decade since support staff had seen a Reps. Denver Riggleman and Ben Cline companies back to the area. raise from the state. Meaux and Voiron Scalise said his fellow representatives commended the state on including See Scalise Page 3-A support staff, as they’re also key parts to the educational landscape. “We are a family,” said Meaux. “The support personnel make it possible for the teachers to do their jobs in the classrooms.” Whether the raise will be permanent remains a question after the A Galliano man has Street in Galliano. At the time, the area See Raise Page 3-A been charged with at- was only accessible by off-road vehicle, tempted insurance and deputies conducted an initial investifraud after driving his gation. Due to the location of the vehicle, truck into a canal. Joey it could not immediately be removed from Delaune was arrested the canal. On Monday, April 15, deputies reafter admitting to his inJoey Delaune sponded back to the location due to a man volvement in the crime. On April 13, deputies responded to a reportedly removing items from the truck. complaint of a pickup truck being partially Deputies arrived and discovered Joey Desubmerged in a canal behind West 151st laune at the scene. See Arrest Page 3-A

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Scalise leads congressional talk on offshore drilling

Man charged with attempted insurance fraud after driving truck into canal

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During the Golden Meadow Library’s Story Time Wednesday, kids made Easter bags and had fun finding Easter eggs among the bookshelves. Pictured is one-year-old Kambree Broussard with her treasured Easter egg find.

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Firefighters battled a boat fire in Lafourche Parish this afternoon, authorities said. About 1:39 p.m. Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 responded to a vessel fire in the Port Fourchon area in Lafourche Parish, fire officials said. Fire crews arrived on the scene to find smoke billowing out of the engine room in a 280-foot vessel, authorities said. Firefighters contacted the boat’s captain, who called a fire team into the area to deploy water mist and secure doors to the surrounding areas. Firefighters stretched a hose into the engine room to extinguish the blaze, fire officials said. Fire crews remained on the scene for a few hours to ventilate toxic gases and smoke and ensure no hot spots remained on the vessel. The cause of the fire was engine failure, authorities said. No injuries were reported.

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New thrift store opens up in Larose

Angels Attic, a new thrift store, is now open. Store hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 13025 West Main Street, Larose. All proceeds to support local families in need.

Lockport Seniors holding monthly casino trips

The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Center in Lockport is now conducting monthly casino trips to the Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The trip is planned for the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more details call the senior center at 5323753.

La-Terre Master Gardeners conducting annual plant sale

The La-Terre Master Gardener’s Annual Plant Sale will be held Saturday, April 27 at the LSU AgCenter Building, 115 Texas Street, Raceland from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vegetables and plant propagated by members will be available for sale in an air-conditioned facility. Plants will be clearly labeled with growing instructions. Plenty of free parking. Master Gardeners will be there to answer gardening questions.

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Grand Isle early voting Monday for May 4th Election

Early voting for the May 4, 2019 Municipal General Election will be conducted at the Grand Isle Multiplex, 3101 LA Hwy 1, Grand Isle, Louisiana on Mondy, April 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information contact Dennis A. DiMarco at (504) 7366191 or email at vote@jeffparish.net.

S.L. Bantam Football and Cheer conducting early registration

South Lafourche Bantam football and cheerleading will be holding early registration on April 25th and 30th from 6-7 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center Lobby. Cheer registration is $30. A fundraiser will be held in May to cover cost of the uniforms. Football early registration is $30 and $60 after May 31st. FMI - please call Heather at 985-2785792.

U.S. Census Bureau jobs available in our area

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting people in our area to assist with the 2020 Census Count. These are temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. Citizen and have a valid Social Security number. Pay rate in our area is $18 per hour for enumerators and $20 per hour for supervisors. To apply, visit 2020census.gov/jobs, or for more information call 1-855-JOB-2020.

Open Door Revival popular seafood fondue to be sold on Friday, April 26

Open Door Revival Center will be serving its popular seafood fondue, tossed salad, corn and a dessert on April 26 for an $8 donation. For more information or to place orders before Friday, call 6377991 or by 10 a.m. Friday phone 985-325-2456. Open Door Revival is located next to the old Pizza Hut.

My Redeemer Lives Play set for this weekend at CLHS

Victory Life Church of Lockport is performing its annual “My Redeemer Lives” play scheduled for Easter weekend. It will be performed on April 19th and April 20th at 7 p.m. and April 21st at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Central Lafourche High School. The musical tells the story of Christ - His birth, life, death and resurrection. With over 100 cast members ranging from infants to the elderly, the production is filled with costumes, pageantry and dancing. These are normal, hardworking people that God has blessed with talents giving of their time and energy to get the message of the gospel out to the community. The production presents a message of joy and jubilation, but at the same time it is sobering and solemn. The church’s vision is to see the kingdom of God established not only within the church, but in every area of our community. The play is free and open to the public. For information call 985-532-6561 or email lifev@viscom.net

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Easter … Think about it By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist

Easter is an exciting day for Christians around the world. Churches around the globe look forward to celebrating the resurrection of Christ. Clergy persons look forward to a one day larger attendance. Church choirs and music programs try to shine brighter and give their best effort. For one day the light and victory of new life and victory over death rings bright in a world filled with so much gloom and death. Merchants will sell some clothes as some people still buy new outfits for Easter. Some people are like me in that I got over worrying about what clothes I wear to church a long time ago. I still dress up sometimes of course but I don’t mind wearing an old suit. Attitudes are changing toward Easter in America. Many church crowds have dwindled and Easter doesn’t seem to resurrect some of the religious dead anymore. There was a day when people who never attended church all year would rise up and go. Today, that’s happening less. I actually have heard regular church attenders say they aren’t going on Easter Sunday. “Too many people and not enough seats or parking,” I have heard recently. Regardless of what you do on Easter please take a moment and think about life and death. Death is real. We are all going to die. The cemetery is a lonely

place. The only hope I know of dealing with death and the cemetery is the story of Easter. Easter is about Jesus who was crucified for the sins of the world. The Bible says he arose from the grave and was seen by more than five hundred people. His disciples were beat down and had given up all hope after his crucifixion. When they saw Jesus they were totally transformed from men who were emotionally devastated to men who were filled with hope, vigor and power. They literally hid and ran for their lives when Jesus was arrested and crucified. After they had spent time with the risen Jesus they were willing to face anything and literally die for him. These men were filled with new hope and victory. Don’t we all need this today? Surely every person on the planet needs hope and victory.

We need it for daily living. We need it as we face the hour of death. We all can use some newness of life to just face today. Thomas is known for being a big doubter but he changed his mind when he literally touched the risen Jesus. In the Bible story he exclaimed, “My Lord and my God,” John 20:28. We don’t have that privilege of being convinced like Thomas. However, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Once again Easter rolls around on the Calendar. Think about it. Think about all of it. Think about life, death, eternity, heaven, hell and the cemetery. Think about all that stuff. It can be morbid. The point of Easter is victory and celebration and more. I choose the point of Easter and if by chance it’s all a hoax what do I have to lose? If it’s all true I certainly have a great deal to gain. him at Contact GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com

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House sent the proposed school funding formula back to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Tuesday. BESE is the administrative body charged with creating policy and regulations for operating schools. Currently, the Louisiana’s House of Representatives has a $1,000 raise for teachers and $500 raise for support staff included in its budget as a special appropriation to schools. The special appropriation would come from outside the formula set by BESE to guide state aid for schools. The formula is called the minimum foundation program, or MFP. BESE’s proposed formula was unanimously approved and included continued money for the raises in the form of a 1.375-percent increase in state aid to school districts on a per pupil basis. The House returned the proposal with a recommendation to remove that increase. Meaux said there’s no guarantee for future money if the raise isn’t included in that formula. The House would have to vote to include the money each budget season. “It has put everything at risk,” said Meaux. “We want the increases to be permanent and not just something that we get as a one-time stipend.” Should the state remove the special appropriation in a future budget, Meaux said the responsibility would fall onto the school districts to find the local revenue to maintain the raise. “Many of our school districts can’t make up the difference in what doesn’t come from the states,” she said. pointed to She parishes like Terrebonne and Lafourche, stating they don’t have the tax base to generate the revenue necessary to pay the raise on their own. With the parish’s depressed economy, Voiron said Lafourche’s school district wouldn’t have another source for the money. “Right now, it needs to come from the state level. We’ve had some struggles the last couple of years with local revenues,” he said. Voiron and Martin

supported the 1.375percent increase in the MFP for school districts but understood that the state’s financial considerations. “I understand there are concerns about revenue estimating and sustainability,” said Voiron. “But if the numbers indicate that the revenue will be there and it will be sustainable in the future then I think it should be included.” BESE President Gary Jones said it wasn’t unusual for the House to return the board’s proposal. “We go through this dance every year,” said Jones. “We think we sent over a good formula in the first place.” BESE board member Sandy Holloway, whose district includes Terrebonne and echoed Lafourche, Jones, stating the proposal’s return was just a part of the process. “I believe strongly that teachers and support staff in our schools should receive more pay for the important work they do,” said Holloway. “A funding increase is needed for our local school districts to meet ever-increasing budget requirements.” She said she felt the board’s proposal addressed those needs. Jones and Holloway said BESE will schedule a special meeting in the next few weeks to determine if any action will be taken on the House’s recommendations. Jones said it will give board members the chance to speak with their constituents before reconvening. When a decision is made, the formula will start the review process again, starting in the House education committee. A decision on adopting a proposed formula will have to be made by the end of the legislative session on June 6.

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ginning with the year 2020 and would remain in effect for a period of ten years, until 2029. Proposition 2 is a 10-year, 7.49 mill property tax renewal to be used for the payment of salaries of teachers and all other employees of the District. This proposition has been renewed four times

to date. Yearly estimated is approxirevenue mately $7.2 million, beginning in 2020 and would remain in effect until 2029. Proposition 3 is also a 10-year, 7.49 mill property tax to be used for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating school buildings in the District (including paying the cost of operating and maintaining the airconditioning facilities) and providing funds to cover the depreciation of this equipment. This proposition has been renewed four times to date. Yearly revenue estimate is approximately $7.2 million beginning in 2021 and would remain in effect until 2030. Proposition 4 is a 10-year, 2 mill property tax for providing additional support to public elementary and secondary schools in the District, in particular to pay the District’s unfunded obligations for the retired employees of the school system. This proposition has been renewed one time to date. Yearly revenue estimate is approximately $1.9 million. The tax will begin in 2022 and would remain in effect until 2031. “We are very proud to be the 3rd highest ranked academic school district in the State of Louisiana and attribute this success to the outstanding staff members in all capacities of our district,” said School Superintendent Dr. Louis Voiron at a recent Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce event. “Together, we can all make a difference to improve the lives of children, and in turn, create a bright future for our parish as a whole.” Some voters in the town of Lockport will also decide on a special tax of 5.24 mills for Fire Protection District No. 2, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities, fire trucks and fire fighting equipment for the District. Yearly estimated revenue from the tax is approximately $367,000, beginning in 2021 and ending in 2030. Lafourche is one of 25 parishes statewide with an election on May 4. Terrebonne Parish has no election on this day. The next statewide election, the Gubernatorial Primary Election, is set for October 12. To view your ballot, visit www.geauxvote. com.

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Representing Shell, Joni Tuck said the company takes the royalty rates into consideration when deciding where to invest. She said that’s part of why Brazil is so attractive to the company. The legislators asked for Tuck and Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association board member Lori LeBlanc to send them data comparing the United States’ rate to others in the world. LeBlanc had asked the representatives to look into royalty rate reform. “Do it in a way where you can bring those multi-billion dollar investments in the U.S. versus going to other countries,” she said. Several SCIA members called for the legislators to continue working toward deregulating the bank and oil industries. Scalise noted that when they were talking about deregulation, he was looking at the regulation that was designed

not to improve the industry but to inhibit drilling. “Regulations can actually be counterintuitive to what they’re supposed to do and that is to create a fair and safe environment for everybody,” he said. Organization representatives also stressed the ties between the oil industry and coastal restoration and tried to explain the close relationship. Deputy Port Director Davie Breaux said the service port exemplifies the effect of both public and private investment to maintain infrastructure and build the land for it. He said the relationship isn’t normal. “But that’s what makes us unique,” said Breaux. Port Commission Board President Chuckie Cheramie, whose family has been in the industries since the 1940s, said the commission works hard to create new land to help the state. Scalise said he was pushing for the expansion of GOMESA – the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act – to include any state interested in allowing offshore drilling, like Virginia. He said the federal government needs to use the revenue-sharing incentives in the act to encourage states to produce energy. All of the House members present stressed their commitment to keeping the country “energy independent.” In his own introduction, Kustoff noted that the energy industry was bound to be an important topic in the 2020 presidential campaign, predicting it will be “front and center.”

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“Your livelihood is going to be part of the debate,” he said. “We’re on your side.” Throughout the roundtable, jokes were made about the Green New Deal – the controversial resolution on cutting carbon emissions pushed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, DN.Y. Marine Offshore Services Association representative Aaron Smith said the country will need the oil and gas industries to start using more renewable energy. “There is no green without black,” said Smith. “Everything it will take to build up that infrastructure comes from down here in Louisiana.”

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He identified himself as the owner of the truck, and told deputies the truck was in the process of getting repossessed due to him being unable to make payments. He admitted to driving the truck into the canal in an attempt to defraud the insurance company. He told deputies he had returned to the truck to retrieve some personal property he had left inside. Delaune was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. He was charged with Attempted Insurance Fraud. He was released on Monday evening after posting $20,000 bail.

Congratulations to the Central Lafourche High School boy’s golf team as they qualified, as a team, for the Regional Golf Tournament to be held next week at Cypress Bend Golf Resort in Many, LA. Pictured, from left to right, are Gage Detillier, Reuben Leon, Alex Torres, Coach Bryan Myers, Gavin Lasseigne and Jude Cortez.

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For Sale: One building with 2 apartments and lot. Each apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Lot has trailer with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Lot has 1 shed. 410/412 West 14th St., Larose. Asking 45,000 OBO. Call 985-2589691. _________________________

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4 Apts for Rent: Each 2 bedroom; newly remodeled; partially furnished; Cut Off area; FMI Call 665-1220. _________________________ Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-6374133.

House For Rent: 232 East 2nd Street, Larose; 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $900/month, plus deposit; no smoking inside; no pets; appliances included; lawn care provided; large, roomy, very nice and well kept inside; easy walk to Larose Regional Park/ Civic Center; (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________________

For rent: Newly remodeled, one bedroom, one bath apartment on HWY 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $500/mo and $500/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month. FMI: Call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ 2 Houses For rent: One 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled; large yard; carport; laundry room; appliances included; located on East 75th St; $1300/month, $800/dep. plus utilities. ALSO, House for rent in Cut Off on West Main St., near South Lafourche Bridge; $1200/month, plus utilities and $800/deposit. Call 985-2580243. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Water included. $525/month, $525/deposit. Two bedrooms has large covered patio for $625/month, $625/deposit. Six month lease required the month to month afterwards. FMI: Call 985-7987433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom house; couple or single only. No pets, no smoking. Located between West 136th and 137th St. $500/month, $500/deposit. Call 258-6277. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer; Larose; $550/ month, water included; Call 985-6861838. Available May 1. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath; living room/ kitchen combined; central A/C, heat; laundry room; carport; good neighborhood on private property in Cut Off; Phone: (985) 632-7959 or (985) 856-7495. _________________________ Apartment For Rent: Furnished; one person in Cut Off area. No smoking, no pets. Call for application 985-691-6122. _________________________

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MEMORIALS

In Memory of

Douglas “Dawg” Hoskins

Sunrise: 1/18/57 Sunset: 3/29/19 A “Celebration of Life”, Memorial gathering in honor of Capt. Dawg Hoskins will take place on Sunday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. – till, at the Golden Meadow Park Pavillion. There will be food and drinks. Anyone who know Capt. Dawg is welcome to attend. __________________

OBITUARIES

LINDA D. GUIDRY

On Monday, April 15, 2019, Linda D. Guidry, 73, entered into her eternal home, the Kingdom of Heaven. As a life-long educator and retired principal, it was only fitting that she passed away at exactly 3:30 p.m., a time signaling that the school day was done. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 39 years, Roy Guidry, and daughter Laurie Laine Coleman (Mike) and grandson Charlie, daughter Kristine Collins (Drew) and grandchildren Kanaan and Dru. She is also survived by her step-son Keith Guidry (Paula) and granddaughters Rachel and Ashley, step-daughter Lillie Toups and step-grandchildren Roxie and Lee, and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Linda served as an inspiration and example to a plethora of people as her life was a testament to the goodness and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Even though she faced much adversity in life and her health was problematic for many years, she showed tremendous fortitude and will; she worked hard to be an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, mentor, and educator. She has always credited these abilities to her unwavering faith. As an educator, she showed compassion and care to thousands of children over the years. This faith can be summed up in the following scripture: Proverbs 3: 5-6 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.â&#x20AC;? While she will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her, we can take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and is experiencing unbridled joy as she undoubtedly adds a little more excitement to Heaven. A private graveside burial will be held at a later date for immediate family. In lieu of flowers or donations, please continue Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy of care and compassion by showing those qualities to others in need: donate money to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunch accounts who may not have enough to pay for meals, donate books and school supplies to ease financial burdens, give food to the needy, hope to the weary, and pray for the salvation of all.

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Gary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ganuâ&#x20AC;? J. Cheramie, a native and resident of Pointe Au Saucisse, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, age 53. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 22nd at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, from 9 a.m. until service time. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date. Ganu is survived by his brothers, Noel, Alton Sr., Ray and Larry Cheramie; sisters, Peggy Bowie, Mary Turner and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Eula Mae LaBiche Cheramie and brothers, Dudley, Ricky and Perry Cheramie Sr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

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Donations for burned black churches up after Notre Dame fire

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Sunday, April 21, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd When we pray, we talk to God; When we read the Bible, God talks to us.

St. Isidore (c. 560636), the Archbishop of Seville in Spain, once said, “Prayer purifies us, reading instructs us. Both are good when both are possible. If we want to be always in God’s company, we must pray regularly and read regularly. When we pray, we talk to God; when we read, God talks to us. All spiritual growth comes from reading and reflection.” In his 2010 encyclical, “The Word of the Lord,” Pope Benedict XVI advocated this specific approach to Scripture as a key to our personal holiness. He recommended what St. Isidore advocated for spiritual growth: “Divine Reading,” in Latin “Lectio Divina.” This prayer method has been part of the Benediction tradition for centuries. There are five basic steps, in which we answer four questions, and then resolve to act upon those answers. Step 1: The Reading. Start with a reading from Scripture and become familiar with the text. Have a desire to understand its true content. What does the biblical text say? Read it several times and pay attention to what words or phrases touch your heart. Step 2: The Meditation. What does the biblical text say to us? Here, each person, individually but also as a member of the community, must let himself or herself be moved and challenged. The word of God is not an ancient text to be read simply for its historical importance. It is a living and active way that our God reveals himself to us and guides us.

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He is still speaking to you and to me today. Are we taking the trouble to listen to what he has to say? Step 3: Pray. What do we say to the Lord in response to his word? Talk to God; talk with God about everything. Prayer, as petition, intercession, thanksgiving and praise, is the primary way by which the word transforms us. The word of God requires a response that begins with prayer. St. Augustine echoes St. Isidore’s idea of prayer, “Your prayer is the word you speak to God. When you read the Bible, God speaks to you; when you pray, you speak to God.” Step 4: Contemplation. Our prayer concludes with contemplation in which we sit still and ask God to show us his own way of seeing and judging re-

ality. We ask ourselves what conversion of mind, heart and life is the Lord asking of us? We sit in silence and allow God to show us his will. St. Paul tells us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Rom. 12:2). Contemplation aims at creating within us a truly wise and discerning vision of reality, as God sees it, and at forming within us “the mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16). The word of God is “living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Heb. 4:12).

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

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgm@viscom.net

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

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

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church

233 E. 12th St. - 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 7:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

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

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Mitch Rousse, Pastor - 985-258-6543 www.trinitymathews.com

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South 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 Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

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Step 5: Action. We should remember that the process of Divine Reading should move us into action. Knowing God’s will, we should become a light to our world on how to love others. Once we know what God is calling us to do, the next step is simple: do it. Conclusion. If all Christians would undertake the prayerful reading of Scripture, our wounds of the separation would begin to heal. For the Christian, a faith-filled understanding of Sacred Scripture will always lead us to worship where we celebrate the word of God as a timely and living word. In our worship, God speaks to us and directs our everyday lives. God’s people listen attentively and respond. Our worship of God is by its very nature steeped in Sacred Scripture.

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Gulf Coast Baptist Church

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m. Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Joseph “Joe” Chacko, I.M.S.

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, 7:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Duc Bui, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Fr. Gregory Fratt

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 (Gheens) 333 Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mass 5:15 p.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

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., 5:15 p.m. Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 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

The Senior Citizen Center in Golden Meadow holds a monthly drawing for a $50 Walmart gift card donated by the Golden Meadow Rotary Club. Ms. Hilary Boss (right) is shown with Jake Barrios (left) who is the April 2019 gift card winner. Not pictured is the March 2019 winner, Lindberg “Bap” Lorraine. Call for more info about the Senior Citizen Center in Golden Meadow at 475-7701 or come by and check it out at 102 Ena Drive, Golden Meadow.

This Worship Directory is made possible by these civic-minded businesses and individuals. Please remember to thank them for their support. Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Victory Life Church

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.

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

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UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

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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

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Insurance Agents

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The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (Across from Golden Motors)

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

GIS

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456

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JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

Full Gospel Temple #2

Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.

House of Prayer

Bible-based Sermons Friday Night Sermon: 6:30 p.m. (Free meal to all attending Friday nights) Bible Study Thursdays 6:30 p.m. 985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

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

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SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia:

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Ptr. Raul Rivero - Phone: (757) 894-5873 Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m. Sabado 9:30 a.m. Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde

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