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Lafourche jury finds Raceland man guilty of aggravated rape

A Raceland man charged with aggravated Wrape in NovemMichael ber of 2017 Lirette, Sr. was convicted by a Lafourche Parish jury Tuesday evening. Judge Hugh Larose presided over the trial.

Michael Lirette Sr., 66, sexually abused the pre-teen victim over a period of several years dating back over a decade ago. Lirette, who lived on the same street as the victim, was a friend of the victim’s family.

“Justice may be delayed, but it won’t be denied,” said Assistant District Attorney Jason Chatagnier, who prosecuted the case along with Greg Stahlnecker.

“The victim became the voice of her 8 year old self. Now, after a decade of living with the weight of her story, justice has been served.”

Chatagnier continued, “We applaud the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, more specifically the Juvenile Detectives Division, for their diligence in public service.”

During the trial, other victims testified See Litette Page 3-A

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State, parishes to get $94M in offshore oil money

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is set to pay Louisiana $94.7 million of its royalties from Gulf of Mexico offshore oil revenue earned in fiscal year 2018.

News outlets report the U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday announced the latest Gulf of Mexico Energy and Security Act (GOMESA) award will go toward coastal restorations projects and flood protections.

Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes will receive nearly $2.5 million combined.

The 2006 act is meant to distribute federal revenue collected from energy-related offshore drilling to several states, including Alabama, Mississippi and Texas. The funding handed out this t week amounts to nearly $215 million. significant source money for Louisiana’s V SGOMESA is a MATHEWS • ofGHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE The collectionMEADOW of river $50C billion, 50-year• coastal master plan.

GALLIANO • GOLDEN • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE diversions, wetlands rebuilding, levee work and other projects aim to deal with coastal erosion, rising seas, sinking land and hurricanes.

Louisiana’s award is about $12 million more than it received A map from the state’s coastal master plan shows land loss (red) in under the program last year. The money will be split by the Lafourche, Terrebonne and surrounding parishes that scientists say state’s 19 coastal parishes and the state Coastal Protection and will occur within 50 years if nothing is done to stop it.

(Louisiana Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority) Restoration Authority, which will get about $76 million.

Among area parishes, Terrebonne will receive $1.45 million, Lafourche $980,000, Assumption $624,000, St. James will allow CPRA to construct hurricane-protection and coastalrestoration projects that will better protect our communities, $528,000 and St. Mary $833,000.

“This funding is critical to our efforts to restore and protect help restore our coast and make our state more resilient.”

See Revenue Page 3-A our coast,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a news release. “It

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Council ready to approve new garbage contract

By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

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According to a recent North Lafourche Levee District newsletter, excavation of a new forced drainage canal as part of the Lockport to Larose Hurricane Protection Project is 70 percent complete as contractor Onshore Materials LLC proceeds toward Larose. The new forced drainage canal will provide greater storage capacity for water within the system. Completion is expected this fall.

Along with the excavation of the new drainage canal, the existing forced drainage canal (40 Arpent Canal) is being filled. This will allow NLLD to increase the footprint and the stability of the adjacent levee in the next phase of the project. All levee upgrades along Reaches C4, C5 and D1 should be completed in 2020.

Long-shot effort renewed to raise Louisiana minimum wage

By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A renewed effort to boost the minimum wage paid to Louisiana workers edged ahead Thursday in the Senate, with tougher hurdles to passage than prior wage hike bills that failed.

The proposal by New Orleans Sen. Troy Carter would set Louisiana’s minimum wage at $9 per hour, up from the $7.25-per-hour federal level currently paid to workers in the state. The labor committee voted 5-1 to send the measure to the full Senate for debate.

“Throughout our entire state, people are hurting,” said Carter, a Democrat. He added: “We should create an environment where families can do more than just survive, that they thrive.”

Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat running for reelection this fall, has repeatedly sought a minimum wage increase, with his administration saying it could boost the pay of tens of thousands of workers. Law-

makers have rejected the idea for three years straight, even though polls show the wage hike is popular.

Twenty-nine states have set a minimum wage higher than the federally mandated rate, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Carter pointed to the neighboring state of Arkansas, which recently passed an $11an-hour minimum wage ballot initiative.

But the bid to boost Louisiana’s minimum hourly pay remains a long shot.

Carter’s proposing to let voters decide the wage hike’s fate through a constitutional amendment, but that takes two-thirds backing from the House and Senate. His minimum wage proposal last year failed to win a simple majority of senators’ support.

As they have done in years past, the National Federation of Independent Business and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry opposed the increase.

See Wages Page 3-A

The Lafourche Parish Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to move forward with a new garbage contract that will reduce the cost by nearly $5 per household each month.

The vote accepted a proposal from River Birch LLC to take over residential garbage collection in all areas of the parish, except within the city limits of Thibodaux.

Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle said he plans to present a final contract to the council at its next meeting May 14.

The proposal was approved by the council’s Solid Waste Committee earlier this month. According to the letter, the company plans to offer a five-year contract for twice-a-week collection, unlimited bulky waste collection and new 95-gallon garbage cans for residents, starting at a rate of $15.50 per household.

The company will also purchase new equipment.

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Destiny Viteaux

Brison Bourg

Jared Falgout

Three arrested in Lockport armed robbery

Three people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery occurring the night of Tuesday, April 23 in Lockport.

Officers arrested Destiny Viteaux, 18, of Raceland, Brison Bourg, 21, of Lockport, and Jared Falgout, 37, also of Lockport.

Just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Lockport Police officers and deputies

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Gulf Coast Baptist Church selling plate lunches fundraiser

Gulf Coast Baptist Church is having a fundraiser lunch on Saturday, May 4th. Pickup is between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1606 South Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow.

The plate lunches are $8.00 donation and include pulled pork, baked potato, green beans, dessert and drink. __________________

St. Vincent de Paul conducting bag sale

St. Vincent de Paul is conducting a fill a bag for $2 sale. The sale will begin on April 29 and end on May 3.

The store is located on 2nd Street, next to Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. _________________

GI Car and Bike Show set for May 4

The 8th Annual Cruising the Beach Grand Isle style car and bike show will be held on Saturday, May 4.

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The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming October 12 primary election on the front page once at no charge.

Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 500 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy.

Qualifying for the October 12 election is August 6-8. The deadline for receiving political announcements is Friday, August 9 at 12-noon.

Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page.

Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

TRMC Sports Medicine Center hosts Volleyball Clinic

The Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional will host a volleyball clinic May 2 to 4, in the Gymnasium at Thibodaux Regional’s Wellness Center.

Danielle Scott, fivetime Olympic athlete will be on hand, as well as numerous other successful high school and club coaches from the bayou region, to offer instruction in the fundamental skills of the game.

The clinic is designed to prepare the volleyball athlete for middle school and high school tryouts which are approaching soon. The portion of the clinic on Thursday, May 2 is designed to allow the young volleyball athlete the chance to work with knowledgeable and successful coaches in the area.

Interested participants may register online at www.thibodaux.com/cla sses-events.

The deadline to register is, April 30. Space is limited for each clinic.

Contact Sandy Fussell at sandra.fussell@thibodaux.com or 985-5130243. __________________

Girls on the Run to host inaugural Trivia Night

Girls on the Run Bayou Region is excited to present the Inaugural Trivia Night fundraising event on Saturday, May 4 at the Evergreen Cajun Center. Trivia teams are available for $150 per team, with a six-person team maximum. There are also a limited number of trivia round sponsorships available for local businesses.

The event will feature a half & half cash raffle, a ‘pick your prize’ raffle, concessions for purchase, and a cash prize for the winning team. The event is BYOB. To secure a team or become a sponsor, contact Brandy at 985-413-3447.

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Rabies Vaccination and

Animal Health Information Clinic

Lafourche Animal Hospital will be vaccinating animals at the following locations on the dates and times listed: ~ Saturday, May 4, 2019 ~

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

~ Saturday, May 11, 2019 ~

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 @ St. Lawrence Church RABIES VACCINATION: $12.00 PER ANIMAL INCLUDING TAG. Full set of vaccinations $50.

CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ACCEPTED. These prices are onluyavailable on the dates and locations listed above

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 Acadian Animal Hospital: 633-8387

Tickets now on sale for Kajun Coon crawfish boil

The Knights of Columbus Council 9000 in Golden Meadow will be holding their 30th Annual Kajun Coon crawfish boil fundraiser at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow on Saturday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m.

There will be cash prizes and door prizes, (winners must be present to win.)

Eat all the boiled crawfish and cold beer you would like for only $30 per person. Ticket sales will be limited to 400 tickets available.

Tickets must be purchased by May 12th.

A silent auction and live auction will also add to the fun. Sponsorships are available and are appreciated. All proceeds will benefit the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus and the K.C. Auxiliary, and the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Development Fund.

For more information or for tickets, contact any KC Council 9000 member or call Dale Terrebonne at (985) 475-7780 or (985) 6917768, or Mike Callais at (985) 677-6453. __________________

SL Bantam Football conducting registration Monday

South Lafourche Bantam football and cheerleading will be holding early registration on April 25th and 30th from 6-7 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center Lobby.

Cheer registration is $30. A fundraiser will be held in May to cover cost of the uniforms.

Football early registration is $30 and $60 after May 31st.

FMI - please call Heather at 985-2785792. __________________

New thrift store opens up in Larose

Angels Attic, a new thrift store, is now open.

Store hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 13025 West Main Street, Larose.

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2½ years in prison for woman who stole more than $2 million

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal authorities say a Louisiana woman has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for stealing more than $2 million from her former employer.

New Orleans-based U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser’s office says in a Wednesday news release that 40-year-old Jennifer Guillot of Chalmette was sentenced for bank larceny. She had pleaded guilty in January.

Prosecutors say the thefts happened when Guillot worked as bookkeeper for a New Orleans-area company.

She wrote company checks to herself and to her credit card companies and logged onto a company electronic account without permission to pay personal credit card bills.

Steps she took to cover up her crimes included altering original bank statements, copying the altered statements then shredding originals and the cancelled checks. ___

Teen accepted to 115 colleges, offered $3.7M in scholarships

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans teenager has been accepted to 115 colleges and universities across the nation.

NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports Antoinette Love was accepted at every school she applied to and was offered a total of more than $3.7 million in

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Edwards calls for 3 debates in Louisiana governor’s race

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards is calling for three debates with his Republican challengers in the Louisiana governor’s race this fall.

The Democratic incumbent said Wednesday that he wants three, hour-long TV debates against Republican contenders Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone between Sept. 2 and the Oct. 12 election.

Edwards says he’s already accepted a debate invitation for Sept.

19 in Baton Rouge, to be televised statewide by Nexstar. He says he’s searching for two more forums that could be shown on TV across Louisiana, held in different regions of the state.

Abraham, a northeast Louisiana congressman, responded on Twitter, saying there should be debates in each of the state’s six congressional districts.

Rispone’s campaign spokesman Anthony Ramirez backed the idea of three debates, calling the number appropriate. ___

5-year-old Michigan boy calls 911 to ask for McDonalds

WYOMING, Mich. (AP) — A 5-year-old Michigan boy had a craving for McDonald’s but his grandmother was sleeping so he called 911 and made a request.

WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids reports Iziah Hall of Wyoming asked the dispatcher: “Can you bring me McDonald’s?”

Dispatcher Sara Kuberski says she told him no but reached out to the police.

Wyoming police officer Dan Patterson says the April 14 request made him laugh, so he stopped at McDonald’s on his way to check on Iziah’s home in the western Michigan city.

Patterson says he thought, “I’m driving past McDonald’s on my way there and I might as well get him something.”

The officer says the first thing the boy said to him was, “My grandma’s gonna be so mad, can you please go away?”

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“While these funds go directly to the parishes, we look forward to working with them on their priorities and ensuring the lines of communication with CPRA are open to help move their projects forward,” said Bren Haase, the coastal agency’s executive director.

Gulf states will receive $215 million combined.

Louisiana received the most; followed by Texas, $58 million; Mississippi, $32 million; and Alabama, $30 million. Congress has banned drilling off Florida and, as a result, the state does not receive money through GOMESA. Louisiana’s congressional delegation hailed the latest distribution.

“Revenues from oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico are vital to restoring our coast and protecting coastal communities, which is why I’ve fought to protect this revenue sharing from attempts to raid it,” said Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, whose district includes southern Terrebonne and Lafourche.

“Through this revenue sharing, Louisiana will receive nearly $100 million to invest directly into vital coastal-restoration and hurricane-pr otection projects that provide greater security against strong Gulf storms and floods.”

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Dawn Starns, state director of the NFIB, said Louisiana’s economy lags the nation in growth and employment levels, and she said forced wage increases would exacerbate job losses. She noted that while Carter referenced Arkansas, Louisiana’s neighboring states of Texas and Mississippi haven’t raised their minimum wages beyond the $7.25 federal level.

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Supporters hope to get a boost from a recent poll from LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab, which showed 81% of Louisiana residents, including nearly threequarters of Republicans, said they support an increased minimum wage of $8.50 an hour.

The only committee member to vote against Carter’s bill was Republican Sen. Barrow Peacock, of Shreveport.

With a separate 4-2 vote, the labor committee also sent the full Senate a proposal by Sen. J.P. Morrell, a New Orleans Democrat, that would prohibit employers from taking action against workers who talk about their pay.

Supporters, including the governor, say the measure would help achieve more equal salaries by shining a light on pay disparities.

Business organizations oppose the bill as meddling in their operations and creating new avenues for lawsuits against them.

Senators rejected a similar “pay secrecy” bill last year. ___ Senate Bills 136 and 155: www.legis.la.gov Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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that they too were victims of Michael Lirette’s sexual abuse. Their testimony helped establish Lirette’s lustful disposition towards children.

Lirette was initially charged with First Degree Rape, but at the time of the commission of the offenses First Degree Rape was known as Aggravated Rape; the elements of the offense remain the same.

Judge Larose ordered that Lirette be taken into custody and his previous bond terminated. Lirette is scheduled for sentencing on May 16th at 9:00 a.m.

He is facing a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.

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The parish is currently paying $20.17 per household, Councilman Daniel Lorraine said.

Based on the number of estimated households at 34,580, the first year of the contract would cost $535,990.

At $20.17 per household under the current terms, the current contract would cost the parish $697,478.

The current deal with Progressive Waste Solutions expires at the end of this year.

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Lorraine, one of the members of the Solid Waste Committee, commended Solid Waste Manager Jerome Danos for helping to negotiate the contract and bringing it to the committee.

Lorraine called the new contract proposal “unbelievable” and a “no-brainer.”

Ten years ago, the parish was paying the previous contractor $17.40 per household, Lorraine said.

The parish contract is financed through a 0.7 percent sales tax that excludes Thibodaux.

Cantrelle and Lorraine have said the current tax revenue is more than enough to cover the new price.

“This is well within our budget, and we don’t have to go back to the taxpayers,” Councilman Jerry Jones said.

For the past two years, the parish has pulled more than $3 million from BP fine reserves, royalty funds and other discretionary budgets to cover a roughly $2 million gap between solid waste revenue and costs.

“With the new contract, service stays the same, with new equipment, nothing’s cut, and for this price, it’s a nobrainer,” Lorraine said.

“It’s a miracle.”

Before the council officially approves the new contract, Councilman Jerry Lafont asked the company to provide the number of trucks it will deploy for bulky waste and for regular pickups.

The council also heard reports from its legislative internal auditor, Reggie Bagala, Ochsner St. Anne CEO Timothy Allen and Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter Advisory Board Chairwoman Betsy Magee.

Bagala asked the administration to review the parish’s website, noting that the community services calendar was bare, and property tax and public works reports have not been updated for the past several years.

Ochsner is part of Lafourche Hospital Service District No. 2 and receives property taxes from some residents.

Using the $260,000 in taxes it collected last year, along with other money, the hospital provided 56,000 residents with free services such as health screenings and programs, Allen said.

The hospital is also the only district in the parish that pays taxes, Allen said, contributing $375,000 to the parish in 2018.

The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter saw a record 1,000 adoptions last year, Magee reported, but a large number of cats go unadopted each year due to the number of stray cats.

To combat it, the shelter is working with three veterinarians in south Lafourche to provide spay and neuter events, she said. Last year, the program helped spay 300 cats, while the shelter saw a decrease in the number of cats surrendered to the shelter by the same number.

“This is the only method of addressing cat overpopulation throughout the country that been successful,” Magee said.

The shelter also recently received a $90,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to renovate its dog kennels.

According to the terms of the grant, the project must be completed by August.

The advisory board is also working to write some new parish ordinances and rules for cruelty and neglect of animals. Among the group’s wish list is the addition of a green space for exercise, more community outreach, a free microchip program, free spay and neuter for pit bulls, renovating or building a new facility and better relations with the Sheriff Office’s Animal Control division.

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

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with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery in the 1000 block of Lafourche Street.

A man in his thirties reported that two men, later identified as Bourg and Falgout, had entered his home and demanded money. One of the men had pointed a gun at him. The victim said the men tied him up, but he was able to break free and call for help.

When officers arrived, they searched the residence, but the suspects had fled the scene.

Officers observed that wires to a surveillance system had been cut and the residence was in disarray. The victim reported that approximately $100 in cash and a laptop were missing and likely stolen.

Upon further investigation, officers learned Destiny Viteaux had contacted the victim asking for money prior to the robbery. Viteaux was dropped off at the house, and soon after, the two men entered to commit the robbery. Officers made contact with

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Viteaux and discovered evidence that she had assisted the two men in the robbery.

Destiny Viteaux was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux, and was charged with Armed Robbery. Her bail is set at $200,000.

Brison Bourg was arrested by Louisiana State Police in Terrebonne Parish Wednes-

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day afternoon. He was booked in Terrebonne Parish before being transferred to Lafourche Parish where his bail will also be set at $200,000.

Jared Falgout was transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex where he was charged with Armed Robbery and Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His bond was set at $250,000.

The Catholic Community Center is participating in the new online giving program, Bayou Gives, on Tuesday, April 30th.

The CCC is a volunteer organization located at 9108 East Avenue A in Galliano, which provides compassionate relief to those experiencing a financial crisis.

CCC services all at-risk vulnerable propulations, with free human services to address hunger, lack of adequate clothing, lack of life saving medicine, etc.

CCC also makes a special effort to serve elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals.

CCC serves people from the Valentine Bridge southward to Grand Isle.

Please visit www.bayougives.org, click on Participating Organizations, click on View All Participating, scroll down to Catholic Community Center, read the profile and click donate.

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4 Apts for Rent: Each 2 bedroom; newly remodeled; partially furnished; Cut Off area; FMI Call 665-1220. _________________________ House For Rent: 232 East 2nd Street, Larose; 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $900/month, plus deposit; no smoking inside; no pets; appliances included; lawn care provided; large, roomy, very nice and well kept inside; easy walk to Larose Regional Park/ Civic Center; (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________________ 2 Houses For rent: One 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled; large yard; carport; laundry room; appliances included; located on East 75th St; $1300/month, $800/dep. plus utilities. ALSO, House for rent in Cut Off on West Main St., near South Lafourche Bridge; $1200/month, plus utilities and $800/deposit. Call 985-2580243. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom house; couple or single only. No pets, no smoking. Located between West 136th and 137th St. $500/month, $500/deposit. Call 258-6277. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer; Larose; $550/ month, water included; Call 985-6861838. Available May 1. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on West 34th Street in Larose. Taking applications, will be available in May; no pets; no smoking; quiet neighborhood; $850 monthly and $850/deposit. Call 985-6377922. _________________________

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House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath; living room/ kitchen combined; central A/C, heat; laundry room; carport; good neighborhood on private property in Cut Off; Phone: (985) 632-7959 or (985) 856-7495. _________________________ For Rent: Now accepting applications for 3 bedroom, 1 bath trailor. Grass cutting service included in rent. Quiet neighborhood. Big yard. Located on Buchannan Street in Larose. $800/month with $650/security deposit. Call 985-677-0606 after 5 p.m. _________________________ For Rent: Single person, studio apt. no pets/ no smoking; background checks; all utilities paid; lawncare provided. $425/month; $425/deposit. Call 985-6377273 or 985-475-7272. _________________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath; $375/month plus utilities; Raceland/ Mathews area; no pets; 985-537-9259. _________________________ For Rent: 1 bedroom house for rent in the Larose area for $600.

Couples or Singles only, no smoking, or pets. Washer / dryer / dishwasher available.

For applications call 693-4335. _________________________ Taking applications for a four bedroom, two bath double wide trailer outside the Lockport city limits. $1000/month, $1000/deposit. No smoking. Pets considered. Contact 985-258-5666. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, 1 ½ bath house. Great condition w/appliances. 123 W. 42nd St. Ready to move in. $550/month, $500/deposit. Call 985-2782301 or 985-637-4294. _________________________

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Yard Sale: May 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. till. Located 126 West 225th St. in Golden Meadow. No Early Birds. Lots of everything. _________________________

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Call 504-628-1707. _________________________ Peach Trees: for sale! 412 E ast 73rd Place, Cut Off. Call 985-691-9466. _________________________

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Four Jeep used M-T Classic lock rims. $200. 15”x8” bolt circles are 5 on 4 ½. Do not have to take the rims off to remove the tires. Have 35x15x12 ½ tires on the rims. Contact 985-8608775. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________ We Pay Cash for Gold, Silver and Diamonds Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985227-2470. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Provisions Energy and Marine Support now is the following: Class A truck driver, $20 per hour and Class B truck driver, $15 per hour; Apply in person at 505 N J Theriot Road, Golden Meadow (Fourchon) or call (985) 396-4480. Vacation, holiday, paid tolls. _________________________ Cheramie Lawn Care and Landscaping hiring 2 full time positions. Must be able to pass drug screen and have a valid drivers license.Contact Bryan Cheramie at 985-696-5550. _________________________ United Community Bank is looking for an experience Teller at our Larose location. Full time position with excellent benefits.

Email your resume” with cover letter to hr@ucbanking.com. _________________________ Help Wanted: Griffin’s Marina is now accepting applications for Deli department. Apply in person only at 24215 Hwy 1 in Leeville. _________________________ 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 _________________________ Attention: Are you a go getter looking for a rewarding career?

Do you have automotive experience? Do you wish to be a part of a locally owned and operated environment where you can thrive and grow? If you said YES to the above, we want to hear from you! Lafourche Ford Lincoln is looking for Sales Professionals NOW! Please send your resume with “SALES PROFESSIONAL” in the subject line to ravet@lafourchemotors.com to schedule an interview. _________________________ B & B Hardware is looking for a salesclerk and shop maintenance warehouse worker. Apply within at West 17th St. in Larose. _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring drivers. CDL Class B with air brakes. FMI call Frank @985665-1220. _________________________ K-Mar Supply Fourchon location is now accepting applications for all positions full time.

Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task and selfmotivated. Apply in person @ 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, La 70357. NAPA, Next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must meet TWIC Card requirements.

Transportation available (to and from work) from our Cut Off location. _________________________

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No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH _________________________ 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 6th during regular office hours at the Commission office, 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA. FOUR of the roustabout applicants will be selected by a drawing from all approved applicants at the Commission office on May 8th.

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Applicants must provide proof of registration to a collegiate school. Preference shall be given to residents of the 10th Ward of Lafourche Parish. 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. _________________________ Navigator/Surveyor Wanted for work on Trawl Boat. Must be familiar with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Navigation experiences a plus, but not required. Contact B & J Martin, Inc. at 985-6322727. Email resume to navigation@bjmartininc.com. _________________________ Experienced Driver Needed, Class B, 22ft mini float and Class A, 40ft mini float. Hazmat a plus, but not required. Call 985-278-8457. _________________________ Express Oil is hiring two selfmotivated and friendly oil tech/front office clerks. Must be able to work a POS system, have some computer and vehicle knowledge, and can also work well with others and the public. Come in to Galliano, 17632 W. Main, and fill out an application. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. _________________________ A C Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered; must have towing endorsement, TWIC card and be able to pass a drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________

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MEMORIALS

In Memory of GORDON KIBODEAUX

Sunrise: 5-23-1963 Sunset: 4-27-2002 The years have a way of slipping by but to me it was yesterday when I got that call. Life has never been the same and never will be.

My heart was ripped out of my chest. Yes, it was put back, but so many pieces are missing.

Your kids and now grandkids help. They are a part of you and I feel blessed to have them in my life.

Love, Mom __________________

OBITUARIES

RICHARD VEGAS

Richard Luke Thomas Vegas, 23 a native of Seminole Florida and resident of Cut Off, Louisiana passed away on April 19, 2019. Visitation was Thursday, April 25, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A memorial service was heldß at 12:00 pm.

Richard is survived by his wife, Krystal Naquin Thomas; son, Presten Paul Thomas; parents, Richard Boyd Thomas, Jr. (Loretta D. Thomas); step-parents, William Vegas, Jr. (Christina C. Vegas); brothers, Steven Thomas, Isaiah Naquin, Jase Vegas, and Anason Vegas; sisters, Leah Stanmore, Marinah Ouellette; grandparents, Linda Loiselle, Buddy Nicks and Cynthia Vaughn; and great-grandmother, Dorothy Gravesen.

Richard is preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Boyd Thomas, Sr.; step-grandparents, William Vegas, Sr. and Cynthia B. Vegas.

Richard was a loving son, spouse, father, and brother. He was an avid hunter. Richard was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He was employed by Crosby Construction. ___________________

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WAYNE JULES ORGERON

Wayne “T-Blue” Jules Orgeron, 68 a native and resident of Cut Off, La. passed away on Sunday April 21, 2019.

Visitation will be Tuesday April 30, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, La. from 8:00 a.m. until funeral time. A funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home with burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

T-Blue is survived by his sister, Susan Agatha; and godchild, Jill Adams.

T-Blue is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond “Blue” Orgeron and Rosie Plaisance Orgeron; siste, Ramona Orgeron.

T-Blue was an avid cattleman.

Samart-Mothe Funeral is entrusted with funeral arrangements. ___________________

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OBITUARIES

SHAWN S. COLE

Shawn S. Cole, 41 a native and resident of Golden Meadow, La. was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Visitation was Friday April 26, at 1st Baptist Church in Golden Meadow, La. from 1:00 p.m. until funeral time. A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m. with cremation to follow.

Shawn is survived by his mother and step-father; Gwen L. Douvillier and Ruel Douvillier; father, Dennis Cole (Carol Price); grandfather, Steve Leonard; brother, Chris Cole; step-brother and wife, Joseph Douvillier and Amanda Douvillier; Godchild, Caleb Cole; cousins, Megan Adams and Andrew Adams; nephews, Ruel, Joel, and Ben Douvillier.

Shawn is preceded in death by his grandparents, Vergie C. Leonard, James E. Cole and Eva B. Cole; aunt, Jamie L. Adams; cousin, Dustin Thomassie.

Shawn is known for his big stature and even bigger heart; and was a very special man. His smile and laugh were contagious, and sure to leave you feeling whole and happy.

A lover of the arts, Shawn was an avid musician and was involved in many bands over the years. Whether he was playing his own show, or simply attending a concert, his music theory knowledge could not be ignored.

His love for detail also aided in his many years of working in the tech and programming industry. In his spare time, you could find Shawn enjoying a book, or talking with his Pa about days past and the history of our family.

His BIG “Shawn Cole” bear hugs will certainly be missed by many.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Obituaries may be viewed online at www.tlg newspaper.com

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.

ALBERT JOSEPH GUIDRY

Albert Joseph Guidry, 83, a native of Galliano and a resident of Larose, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Visitation and services will be from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. A Masonic Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Larose, LA. He is survived by his wife, Nell Pitre Guidry; son, Rickey Guidry; daughter, Deirdre Guidry; step sons, Matt Pitre, Benjamin Pitre; grandchildren, Justin, Devin, Benjamin, Chase, Riley, Makenzie, Sydney and Allen Michael; great grandchildren, Demi, Rilee, Hunter, Bailey, Logan and Tray.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leander and Agnes Guidry and grandson, Tracy Guidry.

Albert was an active board member of Lafourche Ambulance District and South Lafourche Drainage District. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home.

WADE HENDRIX

Wade Lee Hendrix, 55, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019.

Wade is survived by his mother, Helen L. Hendrix; daughters, Jordi L. Matherne and Heather L. Hendrix; grandchildren, Landon N. Basulito and Julianne M. Matherne; brothers, Wayne Lee Hendrix, Walter Lee Hendrix, Jr. and Robert Gilbert Hendrix; and sisters, Billie Jones, Brucie Hendrix and Wendy Hendrix.

Wade was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lee Hendrix, Sr.

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APRIL 20, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Jacob Chouest, 25, Larose. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd).

APRIL 21, 2019 Lockport Police Department Michelle Giddens, 55, Mathews. Monetary instrument abuse.

APRIL 22, 2019 Thibodaux Police Dept.

Phabian Amacker, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Ronzell Collins, 29, Lockport. Resisting an officer (Misd).

Simple battery (Misd). Fugitive.

Dallas Ledet, 40, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Dwayne Mosley, 51, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law.

Dionta Queen, 19, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Crystal Carskadon, 37, Galliano. Contempt of court.

James Billiot, 54, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Kirsten Boyd, 38, Raceland. Fugitive.

Margaret Guidroz, 40, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Elizabeth Perque, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

APRIL 23, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sara Boquet, 38, Galliano.

Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon (Felony).

Faron Bourgeois, 31, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Johnny Armando Garza Jr., 22, Galliano. Contempt of court (4 CTS).

Jamon Herbert, 25, Labadieville. Fugitive.

Anita Hoffpauir, 29, Houma.

Violation of probation/parole.

Terrineka Lawson, 29, Raceland. Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Possession of Hydrocodone.

Fugitive (2 CTS). Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. Distribution of Oxycodone. Possession of Xanax (Alprazolam) (Felony).

Chad Lee, 33, Lockport.

Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Ceon McKay, 30, Chauvin.

Contempt of court.

Jeremy Perry, 34, Larose.

Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Agnes Sims, 50, Houma.

Contempt of court (4 CTS).

Richard Spies, 66, Port Saint Lucie, FL. Possession or AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, when others test your patience, find a healthy way to blow off some steam. Enlist the help of a fun-loving friend to get away for a little bit.

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distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Fugitive. Possession of crack cocaine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Benjamin Wood. 49, Cut Off. Theft (Misd). Simple criminal damage to property (Misd).

Unauthorized entry of a place of business (Felony).

Ciera Ledet, 33, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole.

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Akieba Coler, 26, Thibodaux. Theft (Felony).

Ryan Dille, 40, Napoleonville. Fugitive.

Julia Douglas, 56, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Golden Meadow Police Noah Bouzigar, 18, Cut Off. Fugitive.

APRIL 24, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Marcus Allen, 23, Houma.

Theft of a firearm (Felony). Simple burglary-Motor vehicle (4 CTS).

Jude Cantrelle Jr., 26, Thibodaux. Criminal mischief-Tampering with property. Simple criminal damage to property (Felony).

Amanda Culley, 33, Galliano. Violation of probation/parole.

Nolan Guidry Jr., 42, Golden Meadow. Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony).

Misty Kuramoto, 28, Galliano. Contempt of court. Theft of goods.

Sable Leal, 29, Gibson. Violation of probation/parole.

Alexus McBride, 18, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Ceon McKay, 30, Chauvin, Fugitive.

Brandon Nelson, 34, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Brett Sauce, 59, White, GA. Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). D.W.I.-1st offense (Misd). Possession with intent to distribute Xanax (Alprazolam) (Felony).

Raymond Scott, 52, Baton Rouge. Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Iraneka Amos, 27, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.

Fredrick Aughey, 44, Plaquemine. Contempt of court.

Blake Boudreaux, 29, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Marilyn Livas, 25, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment law. Domestic abuse battery (Misd).

Roshika Maize, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Fugitive.

Lockport Police Department Timothy Bellanger, 29, Lockport. Possession of Psilocybin (Mushrooms) (Felony).

Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Criminal abandonment (Misd). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (Felony).

Jared Falgout, 37, Lockport. Armed robbery (Felony).

Possession of firearm/carry concealed weapon by convicted felon (Felony). Contempt of court.

Destiny Viteaux, 18, Raceland. Armed robbery (Felony).

Louisiana State Police Dustin Brewer, 21, Houma.

Fugitive.

Shaun Guidry, 33, Thibodaux. Reckless operation without accident. Passing in school zone (1st offense). Flight from an officer (Misd).

Mark Williams, 49, Galliano. D.W.I.-4th and subsequent offenses (Felony).

Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS (Felony). Careless operation. Illegal possession of stolen firearm. Prohibited acts-Schedule 11.

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Other Council action of 4-23-19

In other action: Lafourche Parish Council meeting, April 23, 2019 Here is a rundown of action taken during tonight’s Lafourche Parish Council meeting.

All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

ACTION: Accepted the minutes of the Jan. 8, meeting.

ACTION: Accepted the minutes of the Jan. 22 meeting.

ACTION: Accepted the minutes of the Feb. 12 meeting.

ACTION: Approved an ordinance to install “No Parking” signs at the dead end of Edgewood Drive in Thibodaux.

ACTION: Approved an ordinance to reduce the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph on Bayou Bend Drive in Bayou Blue.

ACTION: Approved an ordinance to reduce the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph on Oakview Drive in Bayou Blue.

ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement with Mary Lynn Plaisance.

ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement with Rene A. Hebert Jr. and Nicolas R. Hebert.

ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement with Raceport Properties Inc., represented by Gerald Adams, its president.

ACTION: Approved a donation to Drainage District No. 1 of material needed for the outfall canal on Ranchland Trace.

ACTION: Approved a donation to Drainage District No. 1 of a lo-lift propeller pump needed for the West Larose electric pump station.

ACTION: Approved a donation to Drainage District No. 1 of a lo-lift propeller pump needed for the McCloud Pump Station.

ACTION: Approved a supplemental appropriation to set up a budget for the Marydale sewer system improvements proj-

ect from the Louisiana Office of Community Development Local Government Assistance Program for $1.6 million.

ACTION: Approved a supplemental appropriation to set up the budget for money from Drainage District No. 1 in the amount of $50,000 for the West 56th Street project.

ACTION: Accepted the low quote of M & L Engine of $29,786 for the engine and gear box for the McCloud diesel pump.

ACTION: Approved a request for the use of Lockport Middle School for the parish recreation summer program.

ACTION: Approved a request for the use of Lockport Middle School for the parish recreation volleyball program.

ACTION: Approved a transfer of $35,000 from the Rink pump station to the Farmer’s Lane pump.

ACTION: Appointed Chad Davis, Leo White, Raymond Toups, Patrick Grabert and Laney Kirk to the Recreation District No. 2 Board.

ACTION: Appointed Neil Martin, Joey Bouziga, Derek Vedros, Marla Cooper and Damien St. Pierre to the Recreation District No. 3 Board.

ACTION: Appointed Cody Gautreaux, Damian Babin, George Sapia, Freddie Breaux III and Jeremiah Champagne to the Recreation District No. 8 Board.

ACTION: Appointed John Champagne, Rene LeBlanc III, Steven Rogers, Ricky Breaux and Josh Adams to the Recreation District No. 1 Board.

ACTION: Accepted the minutes of the Solid Waste Committee meeting of March 19.

ACTION: Accepted the proposal from River Birch as recommended by the Solid Waste Committee.

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Sunday, April 28, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Happiness begins where selfishness ends and one engages in loving acts

True spirituality encourages us to let go and let God. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection show us how to win by losing. In the letter to the Philippines Paul says, Jesus “emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. Being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name.” (Phil. 2:79) Jesus became human to teach us how to empty ourselves of our pride and hate and to take the form of a servant like Jesus did.

When we die to self, we find new life. This is what Jesus’ Resurrection means for us. The following quotations show us how to be good servants of Jesus.

Author Og Mandino once said, “Extend to each person, no matter how trivial the contact, all the care and kindness and understanding and love you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same.”

Coach Dale Brown declares, “Kindness sees no color, ethnicity, age, gender, status wealth, or religion. However, it does see the person of God. Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see. With one small loving gesture you can change a person’s life for the better.”

The late Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Returning hate for hate multiples hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate multiples hate; violence multiplies violence in a descending spiral of destruction.

“Time is cluttered with the wreckage of communities that surrender to hatred and violence. For the salvation

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of our nation and the salvation of humanity, we must follow another way. Love is the most durable power in the world. This creative force is the most potent instrument available in mankind’s quest for peace and security.”

President John F. Kennedy had written a speech he had planned to give in Dallas on November 22, 1963, the day he was assassinated. This is an excerpt from that speech: “Our duty as a party is not to our party alone, but to the nation, and to all humanity. Our duty is not merely the preservation of political power but the preservation of peace and freedom. So let us not be petty when our cause is so great. Let us not quarrel among ourselves when our nation’s future is at stake.

“Let us stand together with renewed

confidence in our cause and determined that this land we love will lead all humans into new frontiers of peace and abundance.”

Basketball coach John Wooden identifies what’s important in life: “Happiness begins where selfishness ends and one engages in acts of kindness.”

The following are six little stories: 1) One day all villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of

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PRAYING FOR OUR FAMILIES, COMMUNITY AND NATION. ...Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

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

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgm@viscom.net

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Reverend Samuel Triplett, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Toby Brogden

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church

233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m.

Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m.

Pastor John Marks, Church: 632-4119

Trinity Baptist Church

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Mitch Rousse, Pastor - 985-258-6543 www.trinitymathews.com

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-632-0810)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Gulf Coast Baptist Church

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow

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

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

Bethel Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

Pastor Jimmy Autin

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

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

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

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m.

Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Joseph “Joe” Chacko, I.M.S.

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

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

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Duc Bui, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Anthony Church (Gheens) 333 Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

Wednesday Mass 5:15 p.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:15 p.m.

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

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

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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

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

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

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

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

Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

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

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JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

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Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

Ladies Prayer: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., All Welcome Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

504-915-5019

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

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The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

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

Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Thursday Night Service 7 p.m.

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Open Door Revival Center

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

Honor your deceased mother affectionately on Mother’s Day in the Lafourche Gazette’s Mother’s Day edition to run Sunday, May 12th.

To place your memorial, visit the Gazette office at 12958 E. Main St. in Larose, or email news@tlgnewspaper.com, or call 693-7229 for more information.

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

Please remember to thank them for their support.

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

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

MEMORIALS Mother’s Day

~ Luke 5:16

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

Full Gospel Temple #2

6) On an old man’s shirt was written a sentence, “I am not 80 years old; I am sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.”

That’s ATTITUDE.

ture. That’s CONFIDENCE. 5) We see the world suffering, but still, we get married and have children That’s LOVE.

MEN IN PRAYER

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

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!

prayer, all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That’s FAITH. 2) When you throw babies in the air, they laugh because they know you will catch them. That’s TRUST. 3) Every night we go to bed without any assurance of being alive the next morning, but still, we set the alarms to wake up. That’s HOPE. 4) We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the fu-

House of Prayer

Bible-based Sermons Friday Night Sermon: 6:30 p.m.

(Free meal to all attending Friday nights) Bible Study Thursdays 6:30 p.m.

985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865

MORMON

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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

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SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia:

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Ptr. Raul Rivero - Phone: (757) 894-5873 Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m.

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

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