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Sunday, April 29, 2018

Council delays vote on finance director

By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

The Lafourche ParishW Council voted down the nomination for parish administrator Tuesday night and deferred a vote for the finance director until Monday.

Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle nominated former Councilman Rodney Doucet to be parish administrator earlier this month.

Former Parish Administrator Leif Haas resigned effective Feb. 1.

The 7-2 vote by the council gives Cantrelle another 60 days to make a second nomination and present it to the council.

Here’s how the council voted: Against: Noonie Autin, Michael Gros, Jerry Jones, Jerry LaFont, Bo Melvin, Corey Perrillioux and Luci Sposito.

VOLUME 29 NUMBER 35

New phase of LA 1 underway

“In typical Lafourche fashion, the community came together and got it done with this project through the combined efforts of numerous agencies including the LA 1 Coalition, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, the South Lafourche Levee District and the Lafourche Parish Council, as well as the business community,” said Landry.

See LA 1 Page 3-A

Gazette Staff Reports

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry headlined a gathering of state and local officials for a Thursday groundbreaking to mark the next segment of construction on the elevated Louisiana Highway 1 project between Leeville and Golden Meadow.

Hosted by the LA1 Coalition, the group spearheading fundraising efforts t the Louisiana DeLouisiana Attorney for the project and General Jeff Landry ad- partment of Transportation and DevelV S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE dresses the crowd on opment (DOTD), the ceremonies were • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE handC at the official held at the Leeville Seafood Restaurant. groundbreaking held In addition to Landry, remarks were Thursday in Leeville. also given by Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle, DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson, Greater Lafourche Port Commission President Perry Gisclair, and LA 1 Coalition Treasurer Hank Danos.

Landry acknowledged the private contributions to the project Local parish and state officials, along with business leaders, gather in noting how the area always puts a little of “their own skin in for the groundbreaking of the next segment of the LA 1 project in the game” when it comes to funding local public works projects. Leeville.

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Many issues decided at Louisiana regular session midpoint

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers have reached the midpoint of their regular session mired in sharp disagreements over the budget, with most gun proposals stalled, the governor’s legislative agenda struggling and efforts to end early questionable.

Many hot-button topics have been resolved, largely because the measures have been shelved. Efforts to ban the death penalty and restructure the TOPS college tuition program have been rejected. The list of proposed gambling law changes has been whittled down.

Still advancing are bids to toughen Louisiana’s laws against hazing, strengthen government policies against sexual harassment and broaden the medical marijuana program.

Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed three bills into law so far out of more than 1,400 introduced by lawmakers. A bid to end the session before its June 4 deadline — to hold a special session on taxes to help balance the budget — is uncertain, with House Republican leaders not committed to a timeline.

FINANCES UNSETTLED House Republicans backed a $27 billion operating budget for the financial year beginning

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MEETINGS MONDAY, APR. 30

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LAF. PARISH COUNCIL Special Meeting 5:00 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #9 6:30 p.m.

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Michelle Malgum and JoMel Danos, members of team “Burn So Good”, hand out boiled crawfish recently at the Cut Off Youth Center’s Boilin’ on the Bayou event. The team won the honors of best boiled crawfish for the seventh straight year, one of eight teams who participated in boiling over 4,500 lbs. of crawfish.

The Knights of Columbus Council 9000 in Golden Meadow will also be holding their 29th Annual Kajun Coon crawfish boil fundraiser at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow on Sat., May 12, at 6:30 p.m.

The public is invited to enjoy all the boiled crawfish and cold beer you would like, and tickets are only $25 per person. Ticket sales will be limited to 400 tickets available and must be purchased by May 7th.

For more information or for tickets, call Dale Terrebonne at (985) 475-7780 or (985) 691-7768, or call Mike Callais at (985) 677-6453.

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Shrimp season to open Monday

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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission convened a special meeting Thursday to consider setting the opening of the spring shrimp season in a portion of state inshore waters.

The opening is based on information provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists and public comments.

State inside waters from the eastern shore of South Pass of the Mississippi River westward to the western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal will open at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 30.

The Commission will consider the opening dates for the remaining state inshore waters for the spring shrimp season at its May 3 meeting.

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Open Door Revival to sell seafood fondue

Open Door Revival Center will be serving its popular seafood fondue, tossed salad, corn and a dessert on May 4th 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. _________________

GM Methodist Church to host annual BBQ event

Golden Meadow Methodist Church will host its 5th Annual BBQ Event on Saturday, May 5th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Park Pavilion located off Hwy 3225 down JV Alario Road.

Meal costs $7 and consist of pork grillades, smoke sausage, hot dog, pork n beans, cole slaw, and french bread.

Homemade desserts, sweets and homemade ice cream will be sold.

Soft drinks and bottled water will also be sold. A spacewalk and games will be set up for kids.

Tickets may be purchased the day of the event; or if you want to buy in advance call Anna (985) 696-2634 or Linda (985) 691-4838.

A drive through pick up line will be set up or you may sit and eat under the pavilion. __________________

Bayou Coucil again offers Hispanic Alcohol Information School

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Hispanic Alcohol Information classes (a 6-hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only), from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5th.

To enroll, please report to Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with court paperwork, picture ID, and $225 money order only. Hours of enrollment are Monday through Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

For more information contact Bayou Council at 985-4460643. __________________

5K Glow Run to be held on May 4

The Holy Rosary Catholic School Hawk’s Parent Club will be hosting a 5K Glow Run and 1mile fun run on Friday, May 4, at the Golden Meadow Park.

Race fee is $20 until April 20 (includes awards, glow stick and a race shirt); race fee after April 20 is $25. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with the 1-mile fun run starting at 7 p.m. and the 5k glow run starting at 7:15 p.m.

There will be music, jump houses, food and fellowship. Medals will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for 1-Mile Fun Run and 5K. Ribbons will also be given to all Fun Run participants.

For Info Call Valerie Badeaux at 696-6274.

This event is hosted and sponsored by Hawk’s Parent Club, benefitting Holy Rosary Catholic School. __________________

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Lafourche Animal Hospital will be vaccinating animals at the following locations on the dates and times listed: ~ Saturday, April 28, 2018 ~

La-Terre Master Gardeners Plant sale slated for May 5

The La-Terre Master Gardeners will host their annual Plant Sale on May 5, at the Raceland AG Building, 115 Texas Street, Raceland.

For sale will be flowering plants and vegetables propagated by the La-Terre Master Gardeners.

The sale is from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Payment by cash and checks only. Speakers and demonstrations will begin at 10 a.m.

One can also sign up for the LSU Ag Center Master Gardener Class held in January 2019.

For more information, contact Beth Plaisance at plaisancee@bellsouth.net ___________________

Cruising the Beach 7th annual car and bike show May 5

Cruising the Beach “Grand Isle Style” 7th Annual Car and Bike Show will be held on Saturday, May 5, at the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion.

Pre-registration of $35 is due before April 25th. Day of registration is $40 per vehicle from 9 a.m. to noon. FMI or any questions, please call David Terrebonne at 504-418-3865. _________________

CWSA having Car Show and Family Fun Day in Houma

The 2nd Annual Children Water Safety Awareness Car Show and Family Fun Day will be held at the Houma Airbase, Hercules Pavilion on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

CWSA is a nonprofit organization raising awareness for water safety, while giving free swimming lessons to children, CPR classes to parents and support for families who lost children to drowning incidents.

There will be arts and crafts vendors, live music (3 bands), 50/50 raffle, live and silent auction. Soft drinks, burgers, hot dogs, nachos, jambalaya, and plate lunches will be available for purchase.

You can sign up for free CPR classes and free swimming lesson. Activities for children and adults.

Band lineup: 9 a.m., Tet Dur; 12 to 3 p.m., Nonk Nu and the Wild Matose; 5 to 8 p.m., Whitney Rae Band. show For car info/entry, contact Joey Vining at 985-860-6625, childrenswatersafety.org o r cwsahouma@gmail.com. __________________

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Raceland: 9:00am to 9:45am @ Raceland Upper Elementary School Mathews: 10:00am to 11:00am @ Central Lafourche High School Gheens: 11:15am to 11:45am @ St. Anthony Church Lockport: 1:00pm to 2:15pm @ Lockport Upper Elementary School Larose: 2:45pm to 3:15pm @ Larose-Cutoff Middle School Galliano: 3:30pm to 4:00pm @ South Lafourche High School Golden Meadow: 4:15pm to 4:45pm @ Golden Meadow Middle School

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St Charles: 9:00am to 9:45am @ St. Charles Elementary School Thibodaux: 10:00am to 10:45am @ Thibodaux Business Complex (School Board Office) Thibodaux: 11:00am to 11:45pm @ Thibodaux High School Chackbay: 1:00pm to 1:45pm @ Chackbay Elementary School Chackbay: 2:00pm to 2:30pm @ Bayou Bouef Fire Station

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RABIES VACCINATION: $12.00 PER ANIMAL INCLUDING TAG. CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ACCEPTED. Full set of vaccinations $50.

By order of Lafourche Parish Council Parish Ordinance No. 1069, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated annually against rabies. Also, dogs allowed to roam freely in public are subject to being seized and impounded by animal control officers.

ALL PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH OR IN A KENNEL.

If you cannot make the rabies clinic on the set dates, please bring your animals to one of the following Lafourche Parish Veterinary Offices: Lafourche Animal Hospital: 447-6100 or 632-3333 Ridgefield Animal Hospital: 446-8824 South Lafourche Veterinary Clinic: 632-4500 Marcello Animal Hospital: 532-2937 Family Pet Animal Hospital: 242-1030 De La Houssaye Animal Hospital: 446-9090 Durocher Animal Hospital: 447-8261 Thibodaux Animal Hospital: 446-3878 Acadiana Animal Hospital: 633-8387

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Letters and Opinions

Dangerous Uber-Lyft bill slithers back

By Clancy DuBos

State Capitol denizens have a code name for bills that are truly awful. They call them “snakes.” It’s an apt moniker because such bills tend to slither quietly through the legislative process without the press and public taking notice ... until it’s too late.

Last year, transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft pushed a notorious “snake” bill that would have given loads of protection to TNCs but virtually none to passengers.

The bill cleared the House easily but died in a Senate committee - after it garnered media and public attention, which is the best way to kill a snake bill.

This year, the TNCs are back with another snake that’s just as dangerous. For starters, Uber and Lyft convinced House Speaker Taylor Barras, RNew Iberia, to author their bill. Barras is a powerful lawmaker and an honorable guy. It’s a shame his good name is attached to HB 749.

I have nothing against TNCs. I use Uber regularly, in fact, because I know that my city requires strict background checks of drivers and offers strong protections for passengers. Barras’ bill would remove those protections and instead protect Uber and Lyft - and bar local governments from imposing stricter protections for passengers.

That’s only part of what makes Barras’ bill a snake.

For starters, it was filed more than two weeks after the session began, which helped it slither under the media’s radar.

Second, it puts the state Department of Agriculture, not the Public Service Commission, in charge of regulating TNCs. Do you feel safer knowing that your TNC driver is regulated by the folks who regulate cows, chickens and pine trees?

Barras’ bill requires initial criminal background checks of drivers - but not drug testing or fingerprints, which allow more extensive checks.

Worse, after the initial background check, TNCs would only have to do additional checks every two years. A driver could pass an initial check, then beat up his wife or girlfriend days later and continue to pick up riders for almost two years without anyone knowing he has a domestic abuse arrest. Or worse.

If you think that’s farfetched, check out whosdrivingyou.org/incidents. It’s scary.

Barras’ bill also pulls an end run around the state’s Public Records Law, which protects people’s right to know about problem drivers. “The bill allows the Department of Agriculture to only ‘visually inspect’ records once a year and does not pro-

vide for how those records are selected,” says Scott Sternberg, attorney for the Louisiana Press Association. “It further designates these records as ‘confidential.’ ... This appears to be an intentional attempt to keep physical records from being public records requested by the people.”

Ironically, Barras’ bill states that the Legislature’s intent is to “protect and promote the safety and welfare of the residents of Louisiana.” A careful reading of the bill shows that HB 749’s true intent is to protect and promote Uber and Lyft, not the residents of Louisiana.

To no one’s surprise, Barras’ bill sailed through the House. It is now before the Senate Judiciary A Committee, where, hopefully, it will receive the public and media scrutiny that it warrants - and get stomped as all snake bills deserve.

To make sure that happens, call your local state senator, Norby Chabert at (985) 8582927, or e-mail chabertn@legis.la.gov Clancy DuBos is the political editor of GAMBIT newspaper, a New Orleans weekly, and a board member of the Louisiana Press Association.

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Anger over banks’ gun policies snags $600M road plan Council

Sunday, April 29, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s plans to finance about $600 million in interstate projects got tangled up Thursday in a dispute over moves by two banking giants to restrict gun sales by their business customers.

The State Bond Commission, which regulates the roadwork financing plans, disagreed about how and if Louisiana should retaliate against Citigroup and Bank of America for their firearm restriction policies.

“Do I as your state treasurer want to do business with companies that impose these kinds of policies?” said Treasurer John Schroder, the Republican who chairs the commission.

“And the answer to me was clearly no.”

The quarrel didn’t derail plans to jumpstart the projects: a widening of Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge, a new exit from Interstate 20 into Barksdale Air Force Base, and an I-10 interchange to serve a new terminal at the New Orleans airport.

Louisiana will use federal construction bonds, repaid over 12 years with federal highway dollars.

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration

successfully objected to language pushed by Schroder and Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry that was aimed at keeping the banks from being eligible to work as underwriters on the interstate financing deal.

The Democratic governor issued a statement describing himself as “a staunch defender of the Second Amendment” and calling Thursday’s meeting “an ugly display of political posturing that could have jeopardized a massive infrastructure plan for the state of Louisiana.”

Anger at the banks is expected to again emerge as the commission works through the monthslong process to piece together the road deal, including when financing partners are chosen in July.

In March, in response to a deadly high school shooting in Florida the month before, Citigroup announced it would end relationships with businesses and clients that sell firearms to people who haven’t passed a background check or anyone under the age of 21. The bank also will not allow its customers to sell rapid-fire devices known as bump stocks and high-capacity magazines.

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said it will stop doing business with certain gun manufacturers.

Schroder questioned whether those policies violate a provision of the state constitution protecting gun rights. Other Bond Commission members also expressed their doubts.

“When did Citigroup and Bank of America decide to get into the policymaking business, instead of the banking business?” asked Rep. Blake Miguez, a Republican from Erath.

Landry described the banks’ policies as “fascism.”

Representatives of both banks who appeared at Thursday’s meeting didn’t offer a defense of the policies or answer questions, but said they would take the Louisiana officials’ concerns back to bank leaders.

Schroder and Landry couldn’t rally enough support for their bid to prohibit Citigroup and Bank of America from being eligible to work as underwriters on the interstate financing deal.

The Bond Commission voted 8-6 against including the language targeting the banks.

The proposal would have required an evaluation team that will regrade view and proposals to block any companies with policies that “infringe on the constitutionally protected rights of the citizens of the state to lawfully keep and bear arms,” among other provisions.

Edwards administration officials said they don’t like the banks’ policies, but they raised

concerns about whether Schroder’s provision could damage the financing plans or slow down the interstate projects. They questioned if the language was too vague and would improperly force staff members to determine what could be a constitutional violation.

“We would not like to be the test case for what’s being proposed,” said Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson.

Landry said the procedure for vetting financial partners would be “very simple.”

“I didn’t know our Second Amendment rights were up for sale or had a price on them,” he said.

Edwards’ chief lawyer Matthew Block replied: “This has not been well-thoughtthrough as to how this would work mechanically.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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“It’s a great day as we begin the next phase of this critical infrastructure project for Lafourche and the nation,” said Henri Boulet, Executive Director of the LA 1 Coalition.

The current phase for Thursday’s groundbreaking consists of a 1,750-foot widening and a 390-foot extension of the existing structure to the north. This is the first segment of a multisegment plan to construct the remaining 8.3 miles of highway that, once complete, will bring the elevated highway into the town limits of Golden Meadow.

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For: James Bourgeois and Daniel Lorraine.

Gros made a motion to hold the vote until a special meeting Monday, but it failed for lack of a second.

Doucet was not present at the meeting Tuesday. Cantrelle said he had received a message from Doucet that he would be unable to attend the meeting.

Earlier at the meeting, Lorraine moved to defer a vote on the appointment of Lionel J. Lagarde Jr. as finance director.

Former Finance Director Carrel Hymel also resigned effective Feb. 1.

He now serves in a civil service position as finance manager.

Lorraine, Jones and Melvin agreed to call a special meeting for 5 p.m. Monday to vote on the nomination, despite some council members saying they were not certain they could attend. It requires five council members to make a quorum, which is needed to hold a meeting.

The council must vote on the nomination

by Tuesday to meet the 30-day mark mandated in the parish charter.

Lagarde was previously nominated for the community service di-

rector position. He was present at the meeting but said he would wait to address the council until the special meeting on Monday.

Lorraine said he made the motion to defer the vote after hearing from other council members that more information could be presented before Monday. He said he supports the nomination but declined to comment further on the deferment.

Tommy Lasseigne is serving as interim parish administrator. No interim finance director has been named.

The council requested an opinion from the Lafourche District Attorney’s Office during the March 27 meeting about whether it has the authority to fire an interim administrator or department head.

According to an opinion by District Attorney Kristine Russell dated April 9, “interim administrator and department head appointments are subject to removal by a super majority (seven votes) of the council.”

Since the opinion was released, no motion has been made to remove anyone from those positions.

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @gingerale214.

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Roustabout applicants must be able to conduct physical labor and must pass a drug screen test and physical exam. Applications will be accepted until Monday, May 7 during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16829 East Main, Cut Off. FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission Office on May 9. Alternated will also be selected. Maintenance personnel will select TWO roustabout applicants who worked the previous year. Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Applications can be found on the Port website at www.portfourchon.com under News & Events>Employment Opportunities and at the GLPC office. The GLPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. _________________________ Immediate opening: Local company is seeking a Class A CDL Driver with X endorsement. Driver will be driving company provided 18-wheeler with vacuum trailer. Company offers Health, life and supplemental insurance, dental, vision, short term disability, and simple IRA. All candidates must pass a physical and drug screen and must be able to work an on call schedule. All resumes should be sent to jec@viscom.net. _________________________ AC Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered. Must have Towing Endorsement, TWIC Card and be able to pass drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ has job opportunities for Residential Installation & Repair Technician.

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OBITUARIES

RITA WORLEY

Rita “Rose” Worley, 84, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, April 26 from 10 a.m. until funeral timed. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Jenifer Worley Thibodaux (Rock); brother-in-law,

Laurie Johnnie Callais; grandchildren, Robert Thompson, Christina Thompson Bouvier (Curtis) and Jo Lynn Thompson (Darick Rivers), 10 great-grandchildren.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Worley; parents, Urban “Pado” and Zomie Marie Matherne Crosby; daughter, Barbara Worley Thompson; step-sons, Vhoris Lee “Boo” Thompson, Carl “C.J.” Worley, Jr., Billy Joe Worley and Jimmy Worley; grandson, Bobby Joe “B.J.” Thompson; step-grandson, Dale Worley; sisters, Gertrude Callais and Emma Lois Worley; brothers, Joseph “Joe”, Vincent and Colton Crosby.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

DR. WALTER BIRDSALL, JR. 1/4/1954 - 4/20/2018

With heavy hearts, the family of Dr. Walter “Walt” Birdsall, Jr. would like to announce his sudden death while traveling with his wife and two of their children in Barcelona, Spain.

He was born in his favorite city, New Orleans, LA, on January 4, 1954. As the beloved husband of Jane Angelette Birdsall for 42 years, he became the adoring father of Dr. Lisa Fort, Dr. Emily Bui, Allison, William and Alexander. Recent years blessed him as a proud grandfather of Sophia and Sabrina Fort as well as Oliver and Simon Bui. He was the oldest son of Walter Birdsall, Sr. and Betty.

He is survived by his sisters, Brenda Klazynzki and Dr. Maria Cruse; and his brothers Dr. Gary Birdsall and Thomas Birdsall.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James.

Walter graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1981. A gifted family physician, he spent many years in practice in his hometown in Cut Off, Louisiana. He continued his practice through Ochsner at St. Charles Parish hospital until the time of his death. He remained active in education and mentorship of young physicians throughout his career.

Walter will be remembered as a dynamic, generous family man who made the most of every moment of life for himself and all those around him. He shared his lifelong love of music with friends and family during holidays and gatherings as “Dr. DJ.” Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 724 Camp Street in New Orleans on Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. Those who so desire may make a donation in his memory to his parish church St. Patrick’s. ___________________

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OBITUARIES

BETTY ESCALANTE

Betty Lou Fournier Escalante, 83 years old, of Raceland, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Escalante.

She is survived by her children, Carmelita Noyola (Ramon), Consuelo Madere (Michael), Enrique Escalante (Tracey), Teresita McNabb (Timothy), Armondo Escalante (Holly), and Maria Bovill (Shawn).

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Damaso, Isabella and Carolina Noyola, Dustin, Taylor, Alejandro and Mia (deceased) Escalante, Nikolas and Felicia Melancon, Raven McNabb, Rosa, Chelbie, Cheyenne, Jesse and Holland Escalante; and one great grandchild, Brooke Escalante.

Betty was born and raised in Raceland, Louisiana where she was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. She lived most of her life in Raceland until two years ago, when she moved to Terrebonne Place Assisted Living in Houma, Louisiana.

She was an avid reader, loved to crochet, play Bingo and pray the rosary. Her life’s work revolved around raising her family. She will be missed and fondly remembered by family and friends.

A memorial mass was held at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, Louisiana on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Visitation for family and friends started at 10 a.m. with the memorial mass at 11 a.m.

EARL ACOSTA

Earl F. Acosta, 85, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Visitation was held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church at 1 p.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Earl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doreda “Tootie” Gros Acosta; sons, Kenneth (Celeste), Marty (Jeri) and Chad (Sheri); granddaughters, Brittany Acosta Malone (Michael), Annaclaire and Madeline; brothers, Emery, Marvin, Ronald and Dale; sisters, Ruth and Beverly; numerous nieces and nephews.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Lonia and Armaine Arceneaux Acosta; brother, Clyde, Sr.; grandson, Robert Michael Acosta.

The Acosta family would like to thank the Broadway Staff and Notre Dame Hospice for all their caring and support.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

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ISABELLE BOUDREAUX

Isabelle C. Boudreaux, 88, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at Golden Meadow Methodist Church. Religious services was held at 1 p.m.

She is survived by her children, Larry Boudreaux (Linda), Patty St. Pierre (Ray), Scott Boudreaux (Lonnie), Susan Lane (Alton Jr.); brothers, Tilman and Leonce Collins; 9 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Boudreaux Jr.; parents, Jesty Collins Sr. and Isabelle Collins; and siblings, Jesty Collins Jr., Marlyn Collins, Fredrick Collins, Ruby Robichaux and Pratt Collins.

In lieu of flowers donations to The Broadway or the family for expenses.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements,

ROY GISCLAIR

Roy J. Gisclair, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday April 27 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

Roy is survived by his daughter, Kat Gisclair; son-inlaw, Lane Cheramie; grandchildren, Robert Cheramie and Myles Cheramie (Tara); greatgrandchildren, Caroline Cheramie and James Cheramie.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Verline Pitre Gisclair; parents, Isaac and Euphemie Gisclair; daughter, Marie Gisclair Cheramie; and sisters, Annie G. Wiggins, Doris G. Walker and Ruby G. Guidry.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine if severed heads discovered last month near lakes in Texas and Louisiana are part of the same gruesome case.

The Houston Chronicle reports the two unidentified victims were white women with reddish hair and good teeth.

The heads were found in plastic bags and in similar surroundings — about 150 miles apart — at Lake Houston and near Calcasieu Lake.

Some volunteers doing cleanup near Lake Houston made the macabre discovery March 24, in Huffman, on some rocks. In Cameron Parish, a prison inmate doing cleanup labor found a severed head March 1 in a grassy marsh next to Louisiana Highway 27.

No one has been arrested.

Information from: Houston Chronicle, http://www.houstonchronicle.com

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GOP leader wounded in shooting is set to hit campaign trail

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has returned to the Capitol after another surgery stemming from last year’s congressional baseball shooting, and he is eager to hit the campaign trail for the GOP majority.

The Louisiana Republican told reporters he’s anxious to get back on the ball field but still has a ways to go in recovery. He nearly died when a gunman opened fire on GOP lawmakers practicing for the annual game.

He hopes last week’s surgery was his last.

Scalise was upbeat about fundraising for the midterms and is heading to Chicago next week to counter the Democratic haul from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Scalise avoided questions about whether he’ll run to replace retiring Speaker Paul Ryan.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — State and local governments in Louisiana have offered an estimated $1.5 billion in incentives to persuade a Taiwanese company to locate a $9.4 billion plastics complex along the Mississippi River upstream from New Orleans, Louisiana’s secretary of economic development said.

The package includes about $1.4 billion in local property tax exemptions for the Formosa Petrochemicals Corp. subsidiary that would build and run the plant, Secretary Don Pierson said in a statement emailed Monday night.

An analysis made for Formosa subsidiary FG LA LLC by economist James Richardson estimates that the project will generate $675 million in new state and local taxes through 2035.

The complex’s payroll is expected to reach $121 million by 2030, he wrote. ___

Offshore revenue sharing: $188M to 4 states, coast counties

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Four Gulf of Mexico states and their coastal counties are getting nearly $188 million in revenue-sharing funds as the offshore leasing area s involved expand.

The money must be used for coastal conservation, restoration and hurricane protection.

An Interior Department news release Thursday says Louisiana is getting a total of about $82 million, with more than $50 million going to Texas, nearly $28 million to Mississippi and almost $27 million to Alabama.

The state shares of those totals are $66.3 million for Louisiana, $40.5 million for Texas, $22.2 million for Mississippi and $21.4 million for Alabama.

Congress approved the revenue-sharing program in 2006. For the first 10 years, it covered a smaller leasing area in the Gulf of Mexico. The states and counties got about $37 million over those years.

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APRIL 23, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Michael Bermudez, 37, Galliano. Violation of probation/parole.

Deidre Bluford, 32, Houma. Terrorizing (Felony).

Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Matilda Olan-Angles, 35, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Carmichael Pharagood Sr., 27, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Chase Poindexter, 35, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Contempt of court.

Zachery Poindexter, 22, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Roberto GuardadoTrigueros, 44, Golden Meadow.

Unauthorized use of a movable (Felony). Illegal possession of stolen things (Felony). Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Nolan Guidry Jr., 41, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Randy Guidry, 36, Larose.

Violation of probation/parole.

Rigoberto Guardado, 50, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (5 CTS).

Thibodaux Police Department Kevin Jones, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Tracy Usey, 49, Domestic abuse battery.

Jada Mitchell, 18, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Department of Corrections Melvin Julien, 45, Lafayette. Revocation of parole for violation of condition (Felony).

APRIL 24, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Monica Anderton, 50, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Juashika Arcement, 20,

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Labadieville. Contempt of court.

Leon Buckley, 42, Metairie.

Fugitive.

Jarravis Holly, 24, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Anthony Noel Jr., 27, Thibodaux. Parole revocation for Department of Corrections.

Jeffery Ricard Sr., 51, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

CobyThibodeaux, 26, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Eugene Pitre Jr., 50, Houma. Resisting an officer.

John Sewell Jr., 37, Thibodaux. Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Jason Walker, 40, Larose.

Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Thibodaux Police Department Ronchelle Smith, 33, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Roshain Hamilton, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Golden Meadow Police Department Corey Taylor, 29, Kenner.

Contempt of court (3 CTS).

APRIL 25, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Eddie Brown IV, 26, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole.

James Devine, 45, Bayou Blue. Domesic abuse battery; contempt of court.

Rae Domangue, 29, Napoleonville. Contempt of court.

Bryan Guidroz, 50, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Bruce Hebert, 32, Napoleonville. Contempt of court; theft generally.

Stephen Johnson, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

Oscar Pinto, 57, Des Allemands. D.W.I 2nd Offense; driver must be licensed; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles.

Valley Quiroz, 40, Gray. Issuing worthless checks.

Carrie Williams, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Alixster Winslow III, 37, Larose. Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Vincent Wolfe, 36, Houma.

Contempt of court.

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The ABC’s of Faith are a good guide of how we should be living

For the past few weeks, the live self-help program on Houma’s HTV Channel 10 has been dealing with “The ABC’s of Faith.” Panelists have been breaking down the meaning of these ABC’s.

In today’s column I want my readers to know the scripture passages behind the words. There are different translations in various Bibles so some of these quotations may not be the same as the Bible you are reading. However, the meaning is the same.

Ask and it will be given to you. (Lk 11:9) “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25) Consider the lilies.

“If God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you.” (Lk 12:27-28) “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (Lk 6:31) “Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.” (1 Th 5:11) “If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matt 6:15) “Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.” (Matt 5:42) “For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope.” (Rom 8:25) “You yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.” (Rom 15:14) “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.” (Matt 7:1) “Knock, and the door will be opened for you.”

(Lk 11:9) “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mk 12:31) “To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the spirit is life and peace.” (Matt 8:6) “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.” (1 Tim 4:14) “Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” (Rom 13:8) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding.”

(Psa 111:10) “You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness.”

(James 1:19-20) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” (Phil 4:4) “Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually.”

(Psa 105:4) “Take good care to observe the commandment and instruction that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to keep his commandments, and to hold fast to him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” (Jos 22:5) “Then Peter began to speak to them: ‘I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is accept-

able to him.” (Acts 10:34-35) “My children, be true to your training and be at peace; hidden wisdom and unseen treasure – of what value are these?”

(Sira 41-14) “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8) “So with yourselves; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in them for building up the church.” (1 Cor 14:12) “He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.’”

(Matt 13:33) “I resolve to live according to wisdom, and I was zealous for the good, and I shall never be disappointed.” (Sira 51:10)

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July 1 that would steeply reduce spending on health services for the poor, elderly and people with disabilities to close a budget gap. TOPS would cover only 80 percent of tuition costs.

Louisiana’s expected to take in $648 million less in general state tax dollars next year than the state received this year because of the expiration of temporary taxes.

Edwards wants lawmakers to replace some expiring taxes, but a special session earlier this year ended in stalemate. The Democratic governor wants another special session, with a final budget crafted then. His administration is urging senators to stall the budget until that special session, but senators are split on whether they should ad-

vance something now.

House GOP leaders called the budget proposal responsible because it only spends available dollars. They said it shows gaps that could be filled with taxes during a special session.

Nearly all House Democrats voted against the bill, calling it devastating to the state.

EDWARDS AGENDA Significant portions of Edwards’ agenda have failed to gain traction in the majority-Republican House and Senate.

Education measures seeking to reverse changes made by former Gov. Bobby Jindal to public school laws have been spurned. Edwards’ push to prohibit public schools from penalizing students because they have unpaid lunch debts was scrapped.

For a third year, Edwards-backed proposals to raise Louisiana’s minimum wage and to enact new laws aimed at re-

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.

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m.

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m.

Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

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

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 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 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 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 Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

Crosspoint Church

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

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

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

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

Gulf Coast Baptist Church 18242 W. Main - Galliano

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

Bethel Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

Pastor Jimmy Autin

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship 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.

Full Gospel Temple #2

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

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

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

Thursday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

ducing the pay gap between men and women have failed to win support.

Also, the House jettisoned a measure that would ban employers from requiring workers to sign contracts that keep them from filing sexual harassment lawsuits in civil court.

GUNS AND SCHOOL SAFETY Gun debates spurred by the massacre at a Florida high school have largely ended with little change planned to laws on the books.

Proposals by Democrats to enact guncontrol provisions and measures by Republicans to loosen firearm provisions were rejected.

Bills that sought to let armed civilians act as campus security guards and allow teachers to carry guns at school were shelved.

One of the only measures prompted by the Florida shooting still

moving in the Legislature would let students wear bulletproof backpacks on school grounds.

OTHER PROPOSALS A proposal to ban abortion after 15 weeks is pending in the Senate. A measure to redesign the pension plan for future rank-and-file state workers stalled amid opposition from the governor.

The House refused to restructure Louisiana’s recreational hunting and fishing licenses because of objections to price hikes, and the chamber wouldn’t restore voting rights to some convicted felons on probation or parole.

Among the few bills signed by Edwards was a measure that calls for erecting a monument near the Louisiana Capitol to honor people who lost family members serving in the military. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

This Worship Directory is made possible by these civic-minded businesses and individuals.

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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

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

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632-7575

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

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

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

LA Carriers • 632-5858 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA 70373

THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957

Insurance Agents

• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276

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)

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

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