Sunday, April 15, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Sunday, April 15, 2018

Body found in Larose last month identified as Ohio native

The sheriff’s office recently announced the body of man found in a canal in Larose last month has been identified asWan Ohio native.

Following extensive testing and research, DNA tests and medical records confirmed the identity of the man as 68-year-old Kenneth Verbus. Originally from Ohio, Verbus had lived in the area for the past several years. Most recently, he had been staying in the Houma area.

Verbus’ body was found by two fishermen in a canal just off LA Highway 24 (BourgLarose Highway) in Larose on the morning of Wednesday, March 21. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol deputies and detectives responded to the scene and retrieved the remains.

Detectives were unable to determine the identity of the deceased male through the initial investigation.

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By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

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The local Relay For Life of South Lafourche Committee has decided to move the Relay event to Sunday, April 15, from noon to 8 p.m., due to the inclement weather forecasted for the original Saturday date.

According to The Weather Channel, weather forecasted for Saturday: 100% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms.

Weather for Sunday: zero chance of rain, low humidity, and brilliant sunshine.

The event will still be held at the Larose Regional Park and it’s still free admission that includes family fun, live music and great food.

A complete schedule of events can be found on page 4-A.

Efforts to abolish Louisiana death penalty likely over

By Tryfon Boukouvidis LSU Manship School News Service

BATON ROUGE – After a Senate panel voted Tuesday to ban the death penalty in Louisiana, a House committee rejected a similar bill 10-8 Wednesday at a tense hearing in which both sides quoted the Bible to make their points.

All the Republicans on the committee voted against the bill. An independent, Rep. Joe Marino of Gretna, voted with the seven Democrats who favored eliminating the death penalty.

The vote by the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice vote is likely to spell the end this year to efforts to abolish the death penalty, which also failed last year in a similar vote by that committee.

Rep. Valarie Hodges, R-Denham Springs, who is a minister, said there are “30 places in the Bible that prescribe the death penalty.” She said that “part of the government’s job is to punish those who do evil, and the death penalty is to curb heinous crimes.”

“If the state doesn’t use the justice system that we have been ordained by God to do,” she explained, “the people are gonna take the matter into their own hands, and that’s one of my biggest concerns.”

Rep. Terry Landry, D-New Iberia, preRep. Terry Landry, D-New Iberia, who sented a bill Wednesday to eliminate sponsored the bill, said, however, the death the death penalty that was rejected penalty is “barbaric,” “inhumane” and “expensive. by a House committee.

Tryfon Boukouvidis/LSU Manship School News Service See Death Page 3-A

Crime Stoppers tip helps nab suspect in Cut Off lumber company burglary A suspect has been arrested following an investigation into a burglary at a lumber company in Cut Off. Cameron West (age 30) of Harvey was arrested following an investigation after a tip through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region identified him as the

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Several items were stolen including tools, communication devices, and computers which were collectively valued at several thousand dollars. Surveillance cameras captured a white male subject on video during the crime, and those photos were released to the public asking for help in identifying the suspect.

An anonymous tip submitted through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region identified Cameron West as the suspect.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s budget shortfall dropped Thursday to $648 million, an improvement from previous estimates but still a sizable gap that threatens health and education programs with steep spending reductions.

The state income forecasting panel revised revenue projections for the upcoming budget year that begins July 1, accounting for expected tax collection improvements, largely tied to the federal tax overhaul passed by Congress.

Action by the Revenue Estimating Conference gives lawmakers trying to craft next year’s spending plans the official numbers they’ll use — and the depth of the state financing cuts they’ll have to make to keep things in balance.

The House Appropriations Committee will unveil its budget proposal Monday, with plans for the full House to consider the measure three days later.

Whatever emerges from the committee will look better than the worstcase-scenario spending plan released See Budget Page 4-A

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Newly-appointed South Lafourche Levee District Commissioner Roland Guidry gets sworn in by district attorney Tyler Breaux Monday.

Roland Guidry sworn in as new SLLD member Buster Avera Contributing Writer

A torch was passed on Monday at the South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD) public meeting when outgoing SLLD Commissioner Bobby Eymard handed over his seat to newly appointed Commissioner Roland Guidry.

Standing before the dais with his wife Lou Anna, Roland was sworn in

by SLLD attorney Tyler Breaux.

Guidry is familiar with the workings of the levee district, having served SLLD as Morganza Action Coalition Advisor for the past year, keeping the levee district up to date on the Morganza to the Gulf initiative and how it directly affects lower Lafourche, but admitted he has been interested in serving on the levee board for some time.

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Sunday, April 15, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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SLHS to host Retirement Social

South Lafourche High School would like to invite all retired faculty and staff members from SLHS to the 2018 Retirement Social on Thursday, April 19th from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Please sign in with the main office and join us in the lounge for coffee and pastries. _________________

HRCS sponsoring Thursday dinner

Holy Rosary Catholic School will hold a drivethru dinner on Thursday, April 26th from 4 to 6:00 p.m.

The dinner will be drive-through with meals picked up in the HRCS car line.

Dinner menu will consists of meat sauce spaghetti, corn, salad, and French bread for $8/each.

Meal tickets can be purchased through an HRCS student or in the school front office. Orders must be placed before Thursday, April 19. __________________

Lunch fundraiser, blood drive set for leukemia patient

Ten-year-old Austin Abadie, son of Larry and Paige Abadie, was recently diagnosed on March 12 with T -cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Austin will be undergoing chemotherapy for the next 1 to 3 years. Proceeds from the fundraiser with help with medical costs.

The event will be held Saturday, April 21, from noon to 5 p.m. at Community Bible Church, 14757 E. Main, Cut Off. Plate lunches are $10 and will include jambalaya, fried fish and dessert. For pre-orders, contact Heather Abadie at 985-665-7784 or heathersuptowninterior@gmail.com.

A blood drive will also be held the same day. Advanced signups are needed. To sign up, contact Heather or call the church secretary Lisa Plaisance at 985-6323077.

The Rotary Club of Golden Meadow, chartered in 1943, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Old Parish Library on North Bayou Drive in Golden Meadow.

Rotary has an open door policy and welcomes anyone wanting to learn about Rotary.

Phone President Linda Guidry, (985) 6916408, (leave message if no answer), or message through Rotary’s Facebook page, Rotary Club of Golden Meadow.

Rotary raises funds for scholarships for SLHS seniors, those less fortunate in the community, and many other beneficial projects. __________________

Laf. Council on Aging to meet Apr. 18

The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc., will hold its annual meeting of the general membership of the Council on Aging for the purpose of nominating and electing board members, receiving reports and conducting any other business that may arise.

This meeting is on April 18, at 10 a.m. at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews. __________________

Swampland Rods and Customs hosting Open Car Show

A cake bingo and lunch benefitting “Mary Kate’s Magical Express” at Give Kids the World will be held on Sunday, April 22 at the Cut Off Youth Center at 1 p.m.

Lunch will be served at the bingo or take out is available.

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South Louisiana Orchestra hosts Spring concert

The South Louisiana Community Orchestra will present a “Spring Into the Classics” concert, conducted by Fabio Dantas.

This event will be held on Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Houma, 4863 West Park Ave. Admission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under, $5.

For more information visit @SouthLouisianaCommunityOrchestra on Facebook.

By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist

Many years ago my two sons and I took a few days and traveled to Southern California. We enjoyed seeing some sights in Los Angeles and San Diego. It’s was one of those fun things we did I’ll always remember.

One thing not so fun was our decision to cross the border into Tijuana, Mexico. We had never been to Mexico and thought it would be interesting to visit and then we could say we had been there.

We drove to a parking lot just on the border and left our car and took a designated walkway path that led us right into Mexico.

We were greeted by lots of taxi drivers who offered us a ride. We climbed into a cab and got our ears full on into the town of Tijuana. The taxi driver was full of expletives about what Tijuana was all about which was mostly drunkenness and prostitution. It felt like the taxi ride from hell. I was embarrassed for our family and was glad when we could get out of the car.

I felt like we had

stepped into a scum hole. There was nothing really worth seeing in Tijuana and every other building was a loud bar with lots of men on the street begging us to come in to see the prostitutes. We probably survived our visit maybe an hour hoping to see something worth seeing before we finally found a taxi to take us back to the border.

The driver on the way back laughed and said, “We have nothing here worth seeing or losing. We are not like the United States. We have nothing to lose.”

When we got out of the taxi there was a long line of people waiting to get through customs back into the United States. What took only a minute to cross into Mexico took us almost two hours that day to get back into our country.

We were so glad to cross back into California.

I don’t have anything against Mexico.

There are lots of beautiful vacation spots and lovely people in that country. I eat breakfast at a place in our town operated by wonderful people from Mexico.

However, the taxi driver was right in one point of

his comparison between Mexico and America. We are worth something and have plenty to lose in this country.

A friend of mine just moved from a Texas border community and was irritated because someone from Mexico came across the border and stole his motorcycle.

“I’ll never see it again,” he said.

He also told about families he knew close to the border who would never let their children play outside alone.

“Those families are terrified of their children being kidnapped and taken across the border.

They know if that happens they will never see their children again.”

Utilize our national guard on the border.

Drugs are flowing into our nation from Mexico.

People are still crossing illegally. We need to protect our people. Our borders should be crossed legally and people should abide in our country legally. America is worth protecting.

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Included in the lunch is Hamburger steak, cream potatoes, gravy, green beans and a cup cake for dessert. For advance orders, please call Linda at 532-6786; Eleanor at 232-1484; Gary at 688-8637; or Christina at 413-2198.

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Swampland Rods & Customs Car Club will hosts an Open Car Show, Saturday, April 21 at the Walmart parking lot next to Hooters on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Houma.

Registration is from 9 a.m. to 12-noon with awards given at 3 p.m.

Proceeds benefit local non-profit charities.

Contact Jed Allemand at 985-665-8053, Cody Theriot at 985-2272885, Dale Arceneaux at 985-665-1449, or Anthony “Beatnik” Chaisson at 985-805-0819. __________________

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Rep. Barbara Norton, D-Shreveport, said she believed that “it’s the business of God to take lives, not ours.”

Louisiana is one of 32 states with a death penalty. State public defender James Dixon said the Louisiana Public Defender Board has spent over $100 million in the last 10 years on costs related to capital punishment, excluding prosecution costs, lab experts, housing fees and law enforcement costs.

The state had only two executions in the last 18 years, and since 2000, 90 percent of the death penalty cases in Louisiana have been reversed.

Only one conviction since 2008 has resulted in execution, and the defendant in that case had waived his appeals.

There are now 70 people on death row.

Walter Sanchez, a member of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, said that in the last 15 years, only 16 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes have sent someone to death row.

Legislators and witnesses at the hearing provided passionate arguments that covered most of the main points on each side of the issue.

Dixon said that without the financial burden of capital

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punishment, money could be diverted to other areas in cooperation with the districts.

Louisiana also has the highest reversal rates in the country with 83 percent, which Rep. Denise Marcelle, DBaton Rouge, said is “shameful.”

But Rep. Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville, later countered that “83 percent reversals does not equate to 83 percent acquittals.”

Loren Lampert, administrative first assistant district attorney at the Calcasieu DA’s office, said that preserving the death penalty “is not about the politics.” “This is about standing for the victims of the most heinous crimes that can be committed,” he said.

Sabine Parish District Attorney Don Burkett said the hardest decision he has ever made is to execute someone or oversee the execution.

“I don’t prosecute African Americans or white or anybody else,” he said. “I prosecute criminals. Period. I don’t care what color their skin is, I don’t care whether there are male or female.”

He added that taking the tool of capital punishment away from prosecutors would be “a serious mistake.”

Landry said most people in death row have mental problems. He added that the legislators should “treat mental health as it is, a public health issue and not a criminal issue.

Because if we don’t treat it, we’re gonna continue to have the same problems.”

Landry claimed that “some of us are not voting the way our heart is telling us to vote.

Some of us are voting because of political pressures.”

Rep. Joseph Marino, the political independent on the committee and a lawyer, said he can’t “get past the fact that we might execute an innocent person.”

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Pictured, (left to right): Randy Adams, Sea Support and FOA ‘founder’ and FOA President #1; Joseph Orgeron, Falcon Global and FOA President #2; Eddie Callais, Vision Communications/Eatel Business and Current FOA President #3; Davie Breaux, Greater Lafourche Port Commission; Mandy Tumlin, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding and Rescue Program Coordinator; Shawn Olivier, Blackhawk/Datacom Communications; Eric Bollinger, Bollinger Shipyards; Clayton Breaux, Seacor Marine; Chris Moran, Moran’s Marina & Cajun-Made Charters; and Kris Callais, VACCO Marine.

Fourchon Oilman’s Association, Bayou Community Foundation award grant to assist LDWF sea turtle research

The Fourchon Oilman’s Association (FOA), in conjunction with the Bayou Community Foundation (BCF), recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LWFF) to assist the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) with research on sea turtles in Lafourche Parish.

LDWF began conducting sea turtle research in Lafourche Parish in December 2014 and performs biannual sampling each year.

This grant will support spring and fall sampling trips in 2018.

The grant was one of 11 presented by FOA and BCF to local nonprofits with grant awards totaling $35,000. The grants were selected and funded by the FOA from proceeds of the 2017 FOA Invitational Fishing Rodeo and distributed through BCF as part of an ongoing partnership between the two local foundations.

“The members of FOA are committed to giving back to our Lafourche and Terrebonne communities that support our local industry and the thousands of men and women here who work in our oil and gas industry,’’ FOA President Eddie Callais said.

“We are excited to

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once again provide grants to local nonprofits that are doing great work to educate students of all ages, train our workforce, care for the sick, conserve our wildlife and fisheries and create a better quality of life for everyone,” continued Callais.

“This grant will allow LDWF to obtain valuable observations, measurements, samples and data regarding sea turtles,’’ LWFF Executive Director Sam Barbera III said. “This is the first partnership between LWFF and FOA and the grant funding further underscores FOA and BCF’s efforts to conserve the wildlife of Louisiana.’’

For more information on FOA and BCF go to www.fourchonoilmans.com or www.bayoucf.org.

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Pictured is the fourth generation Griffin family, from left to right, Reggie Griffin, Ronald Griffin, Sr., Roddy Griffin, Sr., Roddy Griffin, Jr. and Ryatt Griffin.

Pictured is another fourth generation Griffin family, left to right, Rysin Griffin, Reed Griffin, Jr., Reed Griffin, Sr., and Ronald Griffin.

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West already had an outstanding warrant for Illegal Possession of Stolen Things in reference to a case from January 2018 wherein deputies found he had pawned a stolen engagement ring.

Through investigation, detectives recovered some of the items from the lumber yard burglary, including items which he had sold at a pawn shop in Metairie.

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rest, detectives learned West was out of state and began working with other jurisdictions hoping to locate him.

On April 3, West was taken into custody in Pike County, Mississippi. He was transported to Lafourche Parish on Tuesday, April 10 where he was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on warrants for Simple Burglary and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things.

His bond was set at $25,300, but he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.

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Sunday, April 15, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Relay For Life of South Lafourche changes date to Sunday

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by Gov. John Bel Edwards in January, when the numbers were worse and the budget hole was larger.

House Speaker Taylor Barras said the revised shortfall figure is “still significant.”

Barras, a Republican, said a “high priority for lots of folks” in the House is trying to spare public colleges and the TOPS tuition program from cuts. That would leave health services to take the brunt of any slashing, since higher education and health care are the least protected areas of the budget.

The Democratic governor disagreed with that approach, instead proposing that TOPS financing be reduced by about 60 percent in next year’s budget so more dollars can be spread to health care and public safety programs.

Legislative leaders and Edwards have raised questions about whether lawmakers would support a budget with steep cuts, but Barras said he thinks it’s possible to get enough House votes for a spending plan that makes the reductions.

The shortfall is caused by expiring temporary taxes.

A special session called by Edwards earlier this year failed to raise any money to close the gap. Lawmakers can’t consider taxes in the current regular session. Edwards wants another special session starting in mid-May to consider replacement taxes, but some Republican lawmakers want to balance the budget without passing the taxes the governor is seeking.

Edwards said in a statement that the forecast changes “will certainly help to soften the cuts from the fiscal cliff in a number of important areas. However, this does not change the need to replace a portion, not all, of the expiring revenue in order to adequately fund critical priorities around the state.”

Without replacement taxes, the governor said cuts would damage education, health and public safety programs.

Barras wouldn’t commit Thursday to a second special session, saying he wants to review “what truly is out there in revenue,” both the dollars included in the latest forecast update and other money that could be raised through pending legislation.

“There are some members that do feel strongly that maybe a (special) session wouldn’t be necessary and that they could live with the cuts,” he said.

But he added that “there’s another large portion of our body” worried about large reductions to spending.

Before Thursday’s changes, the budget gap had been officially esti-

Due to predicted weather in our area on Saturday, April 14, the local Relay for Life of South Lafourche Committee has opted to move their yearly Relay event to Sunday, April 15, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Larose Regional Park, 307 East 5th Street, Larose.

On Sunday you’ll still be able to enjoy free admission, family fun, live music and great food! The luminary ceremony and fireworks will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday night.

Follow their Facebook page at Relay for Life of Lafourche – South Lafourche or call Julie at 985-696-0081, Jasmine at 985-693-7355 or Christy at 985-696-5299 for more information.

Schedule of Activities Sunday April 15 - Noon to 8 p.m.

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The Dukes of Earl Relay for Life team is raffling this beautiful quilt pictured above, made by Sharon Ougel and monogrammed by Karen Knight, commissioned for the South Lafourche Relay for Life event.

Raffle chances are $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. South Lafourche Relay for Life is Sunday, April 15th.

For chances to win the quilt, or information, visit the Larose Civic Center or call 985-291-1068. mated at $994 million.

The forecasting panel lessened the hole by $346 million, with most of the improvements coming from the federal tax overhaul, which is expected to boost the state’s individual income tax collections.

Most of the revisions had been expected, though the bottom line is slightly better than anticipated.

Louisiana also has $146 million in unspent cash from the current financial year. Edwards doesn’t support using those dollars to help plug gaps in next year’s budget, saying that would be a gimmick equivalent to using a one-time windfall to pay for a monthly debt. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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“Bobby (Eymard) actually submitted his resignation in December and I immediately sent in my letter expressing interest in serving.

Somewhere along the line, the letter was lost and it has taken all this time to get it to Governor Edwards for his signature,” said Guidry.

Guidry is a past member of the board of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, having served for 15 years beginning in 1976. He was also vice president of that board for several years.

In 1992, he was appointed by then Governor Edwin Edwards as the first Oil Spill Coordinator for the state. He served under Governors Mike Foster, Kathleen Blanco and Bobby Jindal.

Guidry retired from state service in 2016 having served most recently in the Louisiana Department of Public Safety.

With his obvious experience in various capacities at state and local levels, Guidry ex-

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pressed certainty that he can perform his duties as commissioner with no problems.

“Two people that I have to thank are our Senator (Norby Chabert) for approving my name and the governor for signing the proclamation. Thank ya’ll and I’ll do my best,” said Guidry.

Chairman Ronald Callais praised Eymard for his 16 years of service before a hearty ovation on behalf of the outgoing member.

Eymard said he resigned for personal reasons.

“It’s been a great experience. It’s been a ride I’ll never forget. To my fellow board members, the office staff and maintenance crew— keep up the good work. It’s all for the benefit of the residents of the south Lafourche area. That’s what keeps them dry and flood proof,” said Eymard.

Free Kids Event Sponsored by Lafourche Ambulance District #1 9:00 a.m. - Set Up Campsites

9:30 a.m. - Survivor and Team Registrations begin – Teams can register at the Registration site at the beginning of the event. They turn in any luminary bags to the State Bank campsite.

10:00 a.m. - 5K Begins

12:00 p.m. - Campsites Open

12:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies, Pledge, National Anthem, Presentation of Colors, Awards/All items turned into State Bank for Silent Auction to Begin 12:30 p.m. - Campsite judging/Pageant Crown Auction 1:00 p.m. - Egg Toss 1:30 p.m. - Elvis

2.00 p.m. - Box Car Races/immediately after Box Car Race 2 pm Madness 3:00 p.m. - Bubble Gum Bobbing/ Cool Whips – Band 4:00 p.m. - Hula Hoop wrap-around

4:30 p.m. - Turn in items for gumbo and chili cook-offs – to activities table/Deer antler ring toss.

5:00 p.m. - Cook-off Judging Begins/Liquid Gravity Band 5:30 p.m. - Pass the Orange

6:00 p.m. - Pass the Pretzel/Silent Auction Ends 6:30 p.m. - PIP Presentation 6:00 p.m. - Live Auction

7:00 p.m. - Luminary Ceremony – Kim 7:30 p.m. - Fireworks

7:45 p.m. - Fight Back Ceremony – Michelle (Glow Party) 8:00 p.m. - Awards/Closing Ceremony - Julie

DIABETES AWARENESS: Know your risk!

Take a step in the right direction and join us on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 to learn about diabetes risk factors, how to recognize and prevent diabetes and how to live a long and healthful life with diabetes.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

9:15 - 9:30 am

FREE Glucose Screenings in the Wellness Education Center

Learn how a healthy diet can help prevent, control and possibly reverse diabetes.

Presented by Rebecca Roussell, Registered Dietitian

9:00 - 9:15 am

9:30 - 10:00 am

Learn how to prevent diabetes and how to recognize if you are pre-diabetic.

Presented by Dr. Lane Frey, Endocrinologist

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Senate backs ‘In God We Trust’ displays in Louisiana schools

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana senators have unanimously agreed to require the state’s public schools to display “In God We Trust” in their buildings.

Sen. Regina Barrow’s proposal also would require the schools to teach students about the motto.

The Baton Rouge Democrat said she sponsored the bill because she thinks “it’s really important that young people understand the patriotic history” of the country.

Schools would have to fulfill the requirements by the 2019-20 school year.

The Senate voted 33-0 Wednesday for the measure, with no debate.

The proposal moves next to the House for consideration.

Senate Bill www.legis.la.gov

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Louisiana House to weigh restoring voting rights for felons

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana House will debate whether to restore the voting rights of thousands of ex-felons on probation or parole.

Louisiana’s 1974 constitution allows suspension of voting rights for people who are “under an order of imprisonment” for a felony.

A law passed two years later spelled out that people on probation or parole for a felony are included in that definition.

Rep. Patricia Smith’s proposal would change that to allow someone on probation or parole for a felony to register to vote after being out of prison for five years.

The House and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced the measure with a 7-2 vote Wednesday.

Similar proposals have died in previous years.

Supporters of restoring voting rights also have challenged the current law in court.

House Bill www.legis.la.gov

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Louisiana senators reject raising age to buy assault weapons

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisianans will continue to be able to buy assault weapons before they can buy beers, lawmakers decided Tuesday.

Senators rejected the proposal to ban the sale of assault rifles to people under the age of 21 by a vote of 26-9.

State law currently allows assault weapons to be sold to anyone 18 or older.

Democratic Sen. Troy Carter framed his bill as a common-sense gun restriction needed in the wake of mass shootings such as the February massacre at a Florida high school were 17 people were killed.

Opponents argued that stopping the sale of some assault weapons would not stop people

from killing each other.

State lawmakers have filed roughly two dozen bills involving guns this year, most of which stem from the deadly school shooting in Florida.

Democrats are pushing firearms restrictions. Several Republicans have proposed measures adding more firearms on school grounds, though legislators have so far been hesitant to take that step.

Senate Bill www.legis.la.gov

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More grads qualify for Louisiana TOPS college tuition aid

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s education department says a record number of public high school graduates have reached the benchmarks required to get taxpayer-financed college tuition through the TOPS program.

More than 19,200 students who graduated in 2017 were eligible for a TOPS award, up from nearly 18,400 a year earlier. Fifty-two percent of last year’s graduating class qualified for TOPS, the first class in state history to have more than half its graduates reach that standard.

The education department Tuesday cited data from the Board of Regents.

TOPS covers tuition at a four-year school for any high school graduate who reaches a 2.5 grade-point average and 20 ACT college entrance exam score. Higher-performing students get additional stipends, while other students who reach lower benchmarks get aid to attend community and technical colleges. ___

Bayou Lafourche featured in Where to Retire Magazine

Houston, TX – Bayou Lafourche and Lafourche Parish, have been selected a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions.

Bayou Lafourche and Lafourche Parish are profiled in a feature titled “8 Gulf Coast Beauties” in the May/June 2018 issue, available nationwide on April 10.

Where to Retire Editor Annette Fuller said the five states encircling the Gulf of Mexico have sublime shores, causing many relocating retirees to go for the Gulf.

Where to Retire, now in its 26th year of print, is published six times a year. The magazine covers the best retirement regions, towns and master-planned communities.

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NSU Art Works meets fundraising milestone, exhibit planned for contributing artists Sunday, April 29, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

THIBODAUX, La. — The Nicholls Art Department raised more than $30,000 during its annual spring art exhibit, Art Works, which is the most raised in the event’s 5-year history.

Held on March 20, the fundraiser, which highlights the department’s faculty and students through tours, demonstrations, handson crafts and an auction, benefits students through scholarships, grants and equipment and technology upgrades.

New this year was the ability for patrons who couldn’t make the event to bid on the unique auction items online.

“Our fifth anniversary of Art Works was a

huge success,” said Jean Donegan, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “The community, faculty and students came together to put on a great event that will help our students attend conferences, workshops, exhibitions and study abroad. I can’t wait for next spring.”

Last year’s event raised $27,000 and proceeds have funded nearly $45,000 in scholarships awarded over the past four years and even more for grants that have helped more than 20 students to hold exhibits and attend regional and national conferences.

As a thank you to the artists who have donated work in the past, Nicholls will hold a

Friends of Art Works exhibition from April 16-20 in the Ameen Art Gallery. The exhibition will feature select pieces from the faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members who have worked with Art Works over the years.

A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. on April 18 in the gallery, located in Talbot Hall.

“This is in honor of the artists who have made this event possible with their donations,” she said. “The pieces provided by these artists have helped to make Art Works the success that it has become. This is our way of expressing our gratitude and recognizing their contributions to Nicholls.”

EARLY VOTING FOR THE

APRIL 28, 2018 ELECTION

Early voting will be conducted at the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters Office, 307 West 4th St., Thibodaux, Louisiana and at the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters Galliano Branch Office, 16241 E. Main St., Suite B-23, Galliano, Louisiana on

Saturday, April 14, 2018 Monday, April 16, 2018 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Thursday, April 19, 2018 Friday, April 20, 2018 Saturday, April 21, 2018

Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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CAMPERS

Travel trailer for sale: Grey wolf 2011 Model 28BH with slides. Sleeps 8. Asking $7,500.

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GARAGE SALES

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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions.

Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose.

Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________________ Heather Landry Photography: Looking for 2019 SENIOR REPS to represent Heather Landry Photography for the school year of 2018-2019!

Deadline to apply is April 30, 2018. Only 2 Seniors from each high school will be selected to participate. To apply, please e m a i l hlandryphotog@yahoo.com. _________________________ Salon U Is looking for an experienced hair stylist, nail technician or massage therapist. Call Rosalyn at 696-4540 or 5322305. _________________________ Superior Shipyard is looking for a certified manual/ hydraulic crane operator that is willing to operate a fork lift, bobcat, cherry picker and perform other task in a shipyard setting.

Apply in person at 20987 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow. _________________________

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The Greater Lafourche Port Commission will accept applications for SIX summer roustabout positions. Eligible applicants must be registered college students and must complete a job application.

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. _________________________ Help wanted: Part time bartenders, experience required.

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NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________

PRAYERS

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

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MEMORIALS

Happy Heavenly 81st Birthday Mom

Audrey Punch Chabert

Born 4/17/37 Died 7/23/10 Hope you have a wonderful celebration in Heaven!

Love you always and forever, Leroy, Karen, Katie, Karla, Kris, Kammy & the rest of your family _______________________

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In Loving Memory of our Maw Maw

EARLINE CALLAIS

on her 6th anniversary in heaven Sunrise 11/20/1944 Sunset 4/17/2012 We miss you so much!

Love, Alaina, Braelyn, Chad, Amy, Ashley, Lizzie, Kory & Alaina _________________________

OBITUARIES

HERMAN FELARISE

Herman J. Felarise, 74, a native of Golden Meadow, La. passed away April 10, 2018.

Visitation was at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on April 14, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. until funeral time. A memorial service began at 10:30 a.m. with burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Mr. Herman is survived by his wife, Odelia G. Felarise; daughters, Enola F. Manchester, and Jena F. Istre; brothers, Roger, Roland, Perry and E.J. Felarise; sister, Hazel F. Cheramie; grandchildren, Janae, Dylan, Robbie and Ryan; and fur baby, Chico.

Mr. Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Ezeman J. and Zelma Vega Felarise; sons, Herman, Jr. and Jai Felarise; and brother, Steve Felarise.

Mr. Herman loved fishing, hunting and spending quality time with his grandchildren.

A special thank to Dr. Camille Pitre, Doctors and staff at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Lady of the Sea Dialysis Center.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ____________________

COLA FREEMAN

Cola Alario Freeman, 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away peacefully on April 6 at 6:47 a.m. in her home.

Graveside service will be held on May 3 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of the Prompt Succor Church Cemetery in Golden Meadow.

She is survived by her companion, Steve Carter; her sons, Carlos Gisclair (Genny), Cody Gisclair (Celeste); her daughters, Phebe Dardar (Raleigh), Jessica Freeman (Justin Smothers); her sister, Carol Lou Griffin; 11 grandchildren, Siletta Gisclair, Devin Dardar, Kelsi Serigny, Jagger Gisclair, T-Cody Gisclair, Austin Dardar, Jazmen Curole, Chaz Gisclair, Zachary Cheramie, Nicolas Cheramie and Wyatt Freeman; and 3 great grandchildren, Emmett Gisclair, Ridge Dardar and Mylah Adams.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Natilus Alario Jr. and Rita Hebert Alario; and brother, Carlos Alario.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived for her family. ____________________

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OBITUARIES

ROSE CHERAMIE

Rose D. Cheramie, 61 a native and resident of Galliano, La. passed away on Wednesday April 11, 2018. Visitation took place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, on April 13, 2018 from 1 p.m. until services time. Funeral Mass began at 3 p.m. with burial at Cheramie Cemetery.

Rose is survived by her husband, Davey J. Cheramie; children, Davey J. Cheramie, Jr. (Tracy), Anneka M. Cheramie (Jared) and Lacie E. Cheramie (Mikie); siblings, Earl Duet, and Joanne D. Bruce; grandchildren, Jacob, Karlie, Tristyn, Kaleb, Reese and Jenna; Stepmother, Mary B. Duet.

Rose is preceded in death by her parents, Early and Rosina Vizier Duet; infant sister Linda Duet.

Rose was an avid Bingo Player, Rose also enjoyed playing cards, and visiting with family and friends.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements. ____________________

RITA PITRE

Rita Naquin Pitre, 87, a native of Montegut and a resident of Galliano, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

Visitation was from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, LA and from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11

a.m. Saturday with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano, LA. She is survived by her children, Ethel Hebert (Tony), Gus Pitre, Jr., Laura Pitre and Stella Hebert; sisters, Edna Dantin, Theresa Billiot and Rose Danos; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great grandchild on the way and one greatgreat grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Pitre, Sr.; son, Otis Pitre Sr. (Carol); parents, Levest and Cecile Naquin; brothers, Alex Dardar, Infant Boy Dardar, Innerce Dardar, Harris Dardar, Andrew Verdin, Aramise Naquin, Antoine “Oliver” Naquin, Adam Naquin and sister, Angelina Naquin.

Rita loved cooking and cleaning. She was famous for all the delicious bread she made.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ____________________

PEGGY MORALES CHERAMIE

Peggy Morales Cheramie, 64, a native of Marrero and a resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday with burial followed in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Alex Cheramie (Jami) and Ryan Cheramie (Allie); mother, Lois Morales; brothers, Kevin Morales (Rochelle), Terence Morales (Hal), Troy Morales (Karen); sister, Susan Gisclair (Melvin); and grandchildren, Isabella, Hannah and Lucy.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Morales; daughters, Beth and Dana Cheramie; and brother, Kenneth Morales.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. __________________

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Pisces, you may think that you have missed an important opportunity, but don’t get too worried just yet. With a few new strategies, you can regain your momentum.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may be easily swayed this week by someone who is smooth-talking. Figure out if this person can be believed or not, but give them a chance.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You may find yourself in a position where you can take on a leadership role, Cancer. Do not hesitate to jump onboard because this can be just what’s needed for your career.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Responsibilities will soon be easier to handle, Leo. Not because the tasks are less difficult, but because you have more people on your side helping you out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Planning a vacation can be almost as fun as traveling, Virgo. When someone asks for your help drawing up a travel itinerary, put all of your effort into the task.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Some sort of breakthrough in your life is soon to become a reality. It may be a financial windfall or a new job opportunity. Keep your eyes open to any and all possibilities.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You can achieve great things this week, Scorpio. Ultimately, your accomplishments depend on how much you can focus on the tasks at hand. The ball is in your court.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You are on the move this week, but it is best to have a plan and not leave things to chance. Look ahead to all the possible scenarios that have the potential to trip you up.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it is easy to get carried away with an idea. Just do not mistake obsession for focus. You need to pace yourself if you are going to be effective.

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown.

All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

APRIL 2, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Todd Patton, 36, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

APRIL 9, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Darren Anderson, 35, Houma. Contempt of court.

Randy Borne Jr., 38, Golden Meadow. Resisting an officer (Misd).

Derrick Enke, 33, Gray.

Fugitive-6 counts.

Yanosh Harvey, 27, Raceland. Possession of marijuana-1st offense (Misd). Theft by shoplifting (Misd).

Indian Howard, 27, Raceland. Theft by shoplifting (Misd).

Terrineka Lawson, 28, Raceland. Prohibited actsschedule II. Prohibited actsschedule IV. Theft by shoplifting (Misd). Possession of marijuana-1st offense (Misd).

Slade St. Pierre, 45, Lockport. Simple burglary-immovable structure.

Cameron West, 30, Harvey. Violation of probation/parole. Illegal possession of stolen things (Misd). Simple burglary-immovable structure.

Thibodaux Police Department Donald Jackson, 50, Thibodaux. Theft generally. Resisting an officer (Misd).

Fugitive. Theft by shoplifting (Felony).

APRIL 10, 2018 Thibodaux Police department Charice Arcement, 37, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Jillian Liner, 20, Houma.

Contempt of court.

Joecorion Price, 21, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Jaijawun Simmons, 22,Houma. Headlights required. Driver must be licensed. Contempt of court.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randy Borne Jr., 38, Golden Meadow. Violation of protective orders (Felony).

Simple assault (Misd).

Robert Day Jr., 31, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court.

Kristy Decuir, 40, Cut Off. Monetary instrument abuse.

Branden Ledet, 36, Houma. Contempt of court (5 cts).

Shandell Mitchell, 42, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Carmichael Pharagood Sr., 27, Thibodaux. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Possession of lortab (Felony). Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS (Felony). Illigal possession of stolen firearm. View outward or inward through windshield or windows; obscuring prohibited.

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd).

Jeffery Pollard, 21, Gray.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Ashley Rollans, 22, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Isaiah Terrebonne, 27, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Timothy Thomas, 34, Baton Rouge. Fugitive.

Mark Trosclair, 33, Mathews. Contempt of court (4 cts).

Ted Toups, 52, Gheens.

Possession of methamphetaAQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may need to postpone something you had hoped to finish this week, Aquarius. As long as it does not get pushed too far onto the back burner you should be fine.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a setback of some kind may occur this week. Don’t get too worried just yet. Adversity can be a learning experience.

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mine less than 28 grams; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Euell Turnage, 44,Cut Off. Monetary instrument abuse.

APRIL 10, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Joseph Dawson, 25, Grand Island, NE. Turning movements and required signals; disturbing the peace.

Trevon Wiffins, 18, Thibo-

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daux. Domestic abuse battery.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Bryan Dickerson, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Joey Domangue, 30, Lockport. Contempt of court.

David Lagarde Jr., 40, Houma. Contempt of court.

Derek Lagraize, 29, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses; driving on roadway laned for traffic; temporary reg-

Surfin’ the Net is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories that are found circulating the internet.

Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.

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

Judgment Day

During an impassioned sermon about death and final judgment, the pastor said forcefully, “Each member of this church is going to die and face judgment.”

Glancing down at the front pew, he noticed

a man with a big smile on his face.

The minister repeated his point louder.

“Each member of this church is going to die and face judgment!”

The man nodded and smiled even more.

This really got the preacher wound up. He pounded the pulpit em-

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istration plates.

Rusty Leboeuf, 37, Golden Meadow. Warrant (2 CTS).

Shawna Medina, 41, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Charles Richard Sr., 26, Paincourtville. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

Bevin Williams, 35, Metairie. Contempt of court.

phatically when he came to the ultimatum: “Each member of this church is going to die and face judgement!!!”

Though everyone else in the congregation was looking somber, the man in front continued to smile. Finally the preacher stepped off the platform, stood in front of the man and shouted, “I said each member of this church is going to die!”

The man grinned from ear to ear.

After the service was over, the preacher made a beeline for the man. “I don’t get it,” the preacher said in frustration. “Whenever I said, ‘Each member of this church is going to die,’ your smile got bigger.

Why?” “I’m not a member of this church,” the man replied.

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Sunday, April 15, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Testimonies of 10 people who put their faith into action

St. James, in his letter says, “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill’, and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.” (James 2:1417) The following are 10 testimonies of people putting their faith into action: 1. After my 72-hourshift at the fire station, a woman ran up to me at the grocery store and gave me a hug. When I tensed up, she realized I did not recognize her.

She let go with tears of joy in her eyes and the most sincere smile and said, “On September 11, 2001, you carried me out of the World Trade Center.”

2. I woke up at 7:00 a.m. feeling ill, but decided I needed the money, so I went into work. At 3:00 p.m. I got laid off. On my drive home I got a flat tire.

When I opened the trunk, the spare tire was flat too. A man in a BMW pulled over, gave me a ride. We chatted, and then he offered me a job.

I start tomorrow. God works in mysterious ways.

3. When my father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around my mother’s hospital bed, my mother uttered her last coherent words before she died. She simply said, “I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten together like this more often.”

4. I kissed my dad on the forehead as he passed away in his hospital bed. About five seconds after he passed, I realized it was the first time I had given him a kiss since I was a little boy.

5. In her cutest voice, my 8-year-old daughter asked me to start recycling. I chuckled and asked, “Why?” She replied, “So you can help me save the planet.” I chuckled again and asked, “Why do you want to save the planet?” She said, “Because that’s where I

keep all my stuff.”

6. When I witnessed a 27-year-old breast cancer patient laughing hysterically at her 2year-old daughter’s antics, I suddenly realized that I need to stop complaining about my life and start celebrating it again.

7. A boy in a wheelchair saw me desperately struggling on crutches with my broken leg and offered to carry my backpack and books for me. He helped me all the way across campus to my class and as he was leaving he said, “I hope you feel better soon.”

8. I was feeling down because the results of a biopsy came back malignant. When I got home, I opened an e-mail that said, “Thinking of you today. If you need me, I’m a phone call away.” It was from a high school friend I hadn’t seen in 10

years.

9. I was traveling in Kenya and I met a refugee from Zimbabwe.

He said he hadn’t eaten anything in more than three days and looked extremely undernourished. My friend offered him the rest of the sandwich he was eating. The first thing the man said was, “We can share it.”

10. This last story has two acts of generosity. First, a homeless man, Shelby Hudgens, spent hours pushing strangers’ cars stuck in a snowstorm in Colorado Springs last winter. A stranger who watched Hudgens’ actions set up a bank account to help him find a place to live.

Donors contributed more than $22,000.

“The world needs more people like this young man,” wrote one donor who gave $20.

The best sermons are lived, not preached.

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.

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)

Animals can’t speak for themselves. It’s our duty to be their voice, especially when they are victims of abuse. REPORT IT! Don’t hesitate to voice your concern to the proper authorities when you suspect or see abuse of any kind.

Contact the sheriff’s nonemergency number at 798-2255 to ask someone to check out suspected abuse or neglect.

Remember … animals depend on us for their safety, comfort and care. Don’t be afraid to speak out!

New Sunlight Baptist Church

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

Holy Rosary Catholic School announces the recently chosen Living Apostles.

Each month teachers and staff are encouraged to submit the names of students who exemplify outstanding Christian values in their everyday lives. In following the mission of the school, all students are encouraged to exhibit respect, service, responsibility, and love of God so that they will become witnesses of Christ’s presence in the world.

Fourth-grader Marissa Dobson and second-grader Jacques Callais are the Living Apostles for the month of March.

Marissa is the daughter of Mary and Mark Dobson and Jacques is the son of Valerie and Travis Callais.

Each selected Living Apostle is given a crucifix to wear as an outward symbol of their dedication to Jesus Christ.

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

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

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632-7575

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We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil.

The Church aids in the supply of a vital resource to our world - God. Attend the church of your choice this week!

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

COMMUNICATIONS MMUNICATI CATIONS N viscom.net

985.693.0123 985.693.0123

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Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential

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