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Sunday, December 11, 2016

Lafourche School Board to consider sales tax increase

New budget hearings open, with $600M gap lingering this year

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By Kevinisha Walker Daily Comet Staff Writer

The Lafourche Parish School Board agreed Wednesday night to consider asking voters for a one-cent sales tax for W teacher salaries and to authorize the use of bonds for school facility upgrades.

The measure is a consideration at this point, according to Superintendent Jo Ann Mathews.

The board will decide whether the resolution moves forward at a 7 p.m.

Feb. 1 meeting at its offices, 805 E. Seventh St., Thibodaux.

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year, but first they’ll have to find $600 million or more in cuts to close the growing hole in the current year’s $28 billion budget.

The chief budget adviser to Gov. John Bel Edwards outlined the financial problems to the House Appropriations Committee, warning that spending must immediately be slashed to close the deficit left over from last year and reflect this year’s lower-than-expected tax collections.

“Those numbers are going to be big enough that you’re not going to like anything we recommend,” Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne warned.

BUDGET HEARINGS The Appropriations Committee opened hearings Tuesday to look at how agencies are spending the money they were allocated this year, what cuts they’ve made and what they’ve requested for next year.

These hearings usually don’t begin until March, but House Republican leaders are trying to find ways to cut spending before they debate taxes during the 2017 legislative session.

After approving more than $1.5 billion in tax hikes for this year’s budget, GOP committee members suggested cuts are more likely than more tax increases.

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MEETINGS MONDAY, DEC. 12

LAF. RECREATION DIST. 8 7:00 p.m.

Gheens Community Center 1783 Hwy. 654 - Gheens

SO. LAF. LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m.

17904 Hwy. 3235, Galliano LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.

16829 E. Main - Galliano AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m.

Golden Meadow SL QUILTERS 6:00 p.m.

Larose Civic Center

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.

4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews

NORTH LAF. LEVEE DIST. 5:15 p.m.

3862 Hwy. 1 - Raceland

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

S.L. BEACHFRONT DEV. 6:00 p.m.

S.L. Library - 16241 E. Main LAF. PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m.

16829 E. Main - Galliano AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m.

210 Legion Ave. - Galliano

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We’ve all been touched by cancer in one way or another, either we know someone who’s had it, is battling it, or has survived it.

Through organizations like Relay For Life, proceeds help the American Cancer Society continue the fight to find a cure for the dreaded disease that touches so many.

Lady of the Sea Hospital held their annual Love Lights a Tree ceremony Thursday evening where a donation purchased a Christmas ornament dedicated in the memory of a loved one.

Madison Reece Plaisance, with the help of Trinna Griffin, places an ornament on the tree in memory of Angele Galjour LeBouef.

Merry Christmas: Tax notices being sent Taxpayers granted a grace period to January 31, 2017

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has begun the process of mailing out 51,704 tax notices to Lafourche Parish property owners. Of that number, 11,801 are homestead exempt and owe no taxes.

A total of $132,332,464 in property taxes are now due and can be paid online, in person, or by mail. These taxes help fund all aspects of public service in the parish such as roads, drainage, levees, law enforcement, fire departments, hospitals, ambulance services, schools, and recreation.

Property taxes are due by December 31, 2016, and unpaid taxes become delinquent on January 1, 2017.

Per state law, delinquent taxes accrue interest at a rate of 1% per month until paid. Sheriff Webre, though, has granted a “grace period” for taxpayers this year by allowing payments to be made interest-free through January 31, 2017.

This is due to the extension granted to the Assessor’s Office, on behalf of Lafourche Parish Government, by the Louisiana Tax Commission which delayed the completion of the Tax Roll.

Payments can be made in full online at www.LPSO.net/PayMyTaxes, or mailed to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302.

Research takes hard look at Louisiana shrimp industry

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Soft-shell blue crabs … a declining delicacy?

Producers can help provide answers

Soft-shell blue crabs, on average, sell for seven times more than their hard-shell counterparts. Yet, soft-shell production in Louisiana has dropped from a high of 2.37 million pounds in 1945 to a meager 9,522 pounds in 2015. Why? That’s a mystery that researchers at Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG), the University o f Maryland and the Virginia Institute te of Marine Science are trying to o solve. n“The last look at Louisiana’s industry took place in 1991 through surveys conducted by Sea Grant,” said Julie Lively, LSG and LSU Ag-Center fisheries specialist. “At thatt time, there were about 300 soft-shell hell

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The question is why.

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) set out to answer this question and, more importantly, determine what can be done to reverse this trend.

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Sunday, December 11, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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The Larose-Cut Off recreational baseball league is accepting online registration for the upcoming 2017 Spring Baseball Season for all youth ages 5-15. Registration is $50 per child, with a $5 discount per sibling.

Any youth from Raceland to Grand Isle is welcomed.

Registration can be done online by visiting https://reg.sportspilot.com /106462/login. Individuals not wishing to register online will be able to register in person on Tuesdays, January 10, 17 and 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the concession stand next to the Larose ball field. Team drafting will take place at the end of January.

Questions about registration should be directed to Blaine Curole at (985) 6963592.

Meeting set for Dec. 13 for water safety awareness group

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A meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. in order to form a group to promote water safety awareness. The goal of the meeting is to talk about functions throughout the year to raise funds for water safety education and equipment and supporting families who have lost young ones to drowning.

The meeting will be held at 1247 Coteau Road in Houma (corner of Prospect and Coteau Road in Barracuda Oil Tools Building). Dinner will be served. Those wanting to attend should RSVP to Joey Vining at 985-860-6625, Jodie Vining at 985-2262665 or Gary Gros at 985637-7698.

Raffle tickets are being sold to raise funds for oneyear-old Jace Guidry who was diagnosed with liver cancer and had to undergo surgery and is now undergoing chemotherapy. He is the son of Aaron Guidry and Shannon David.

For a $20 donation, the ticket will be entered into an auction for one of the following items: pink Cricket 22 long rifle with scope, black Cricket 22 long rifle with scope, Remington 770 243 with scope or a Escort Extreme black synthetic 3” 28” long 12 GA. Drawing dates will be on January 2, 9, 16 and 23.

Winners need not be present.

Tickets are being sold at Tom’s Texaco Station, AM Supply, Moran’s Convenience Store, Cajun Pecan House, Just for Him Galliano, Mama’s Kitchen and Renovations.

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Lafourche Chamber to honor their own at Awards Banquet

The Lafourche Chamber of Commerce will honor award recipients at their annual awards banquet set for Wednesday, December 14.

Keynote speaker for this event will be Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Don Pierson. Pierson has been with LED since January 2005 and is a graduate of West Point Military Academy.

This event serves as the Chamber’s year-end fundraiser, which includes a silent auction featuring items from local businesses and organizations.

Reservations are required to attend the 7:00 p.m. dinner, being held at the Larose Civic Center, and may be made by contacting the Chamber at 985-6936700, or by emailing lin@lafourchechamber.com or by visiting www.lafourchechamber.co m.

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LRD #3 adult basketball announce registration deadline

The deadline to register for LRD#3 Adult Basketball is December 26.

Registration is open to men and women, age 18 and up. Individuals and teams welcomed.

Contact Desi Sanders at 665-0478 for more info.

Biloxi Chitimacha announce upcoming Christmas Party

Biloxi Chitimacha will host their annual Christmas party at the Holy Rosary cafeteria on December 18 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Potluck please and participants should bring two drinks per family.

Members only.

Boat building classes scheduled for Monday

The Center for Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main Street, Lockport, offers boat building classes that teach how to build pirogues, lake skiffs and rowboats. Classes can be scheduled any day at times convenient to builder and instructor.

Call and schedule your appointment with our boat instructor, Ernie, at (985) 532-5106. Group events also available

Friends of the Library shares recent news

The Raceland Branch of the Friends of the Library elected their officers for the upcoming year. Elected were Joy Segure, President; Loretta Lanbert, Vice President; Doris Lagarde, Treasurer; Alice Arceneaux, Secretary.

The Library offers exercise classes on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

As a learning project the Library planted a garden, which was a great success, and the Friends donated money to enlarge the garden.

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Upcoming Santa’s Workshop to offer fun for everyone

On Saturday, December 17 at the Larose VFW, Team Deanna’s Smiles & Scott’s Heart will present Santa’s Workshop and Mrs. Claus’s Princess Tea, an event to benefit Relay for Life / the American Cancer Society.

Schedule and prices are as follows: 10 a.m.: Pictures with Santa ($5) with craft ($10), Mrs. Claus’s Princess Tea ($20) – each child will receive a tiara, cookies and milk, a craft, picture with character of their choice in-

cluding Mickey, Minnie, Mrs. Clause, Santa or Disney princesses.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Live entertainment 1 p.m. Children’s pageant, 4 p.m. Queen’s pageant (receive $10 off pageant fee with paid fee for tea).

Bob Faulk’s famous gumbo and red jambalaya will be sold along with concession items. Plate lunches will be available at a drive through pick-up for $10. No entry fee will be charged for morning activities.

Readers can submit questions to Tante Camilla. She will respond to inquiries with sage advice that will also include a bit of humor and a lot of Cajun charm. Readers can send questions in the following ways: Mail: The Lafourche Gazette c/o Tante Camilla, P.O. Box 1450, Larose LA 70373, email: ads@TLGnewspaper.com, drop the letter off at The Lafourche Gazette during office hours (M-F, 8-4), or send a private message through The Lafourche Gazette’s Facebook page.

Pen names can be used. The Gazette will not publish the letter writer’s name or personal information. Names may be changed to protect the letter writer or other parties involved.

A Hatchanimal, the hottest toy of the season, will be raffled off (only 100 squares to be sold) for $5 per square.

The King for the Fight ambassador, a one-year-old boy currently undergoing chemotherapy, will be announced. Attendees are asked to help celebrate his birthday and Christmas by giving an age-appropriate gift or gift card. Monetary donations will also be accepted in his name and a half and half raffle will be sold on the day of the event.

For more information, pageant forms or raffles, contact 985-677-1713 or pick up from Bayou Chemical and Supply at 280 West 32nd Street in Larose.

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right away or they gonna turn out to be a bon rien and give you trouble their whole life. And if he treats girls like that now, how is he going to treat his wife when he gets married? I know a lot of people don’t like it anymore, but you need to take him outside and make him pick out a big switch and whip that fess so that the next time he goes to say mean things about that petit fille, he remembers how much it hurt him and will know how much it hurts her.

What if the tables were turned and she was the one being mean to your petit gateau? What would you want done?

Eh ben, c’est tout pour asteur. When I get another question you’ll get another answer.

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thought it was just how boys play, you know.

Pulling the pigtails and all.

Then she stopped wanting to go to school, saying she was malade. Well come to find out it was because of that motier foux t-boy. Eh ben, Clovis him never said too much but don’t you mess with his petit fille. He went wait for the bus one day and made her show him who the boy was and pulled him off and gave him a whippin’ you wouldn’t believe and told him to tell his daddy that if he didn’t like it to come find him and he’d give him one too. Oh, bon Dieu. I thought he lost his mind. But the little boy never bothered her again and his daddy actually made him come apologize when he found out what happened. But you can’t go around spanking other people’s kids now-a-days because you’ll go to jail.

Anyway, bonjour, mes amis. This is Tante Camilla ready to give you some advice. So venez ici and écoutez.

Let me tell you something. Taking a phone away, that’s nothing. That don’t really teach a kid anything.

They still have computers and those games they play and all that. And for a few days? When a kid is mean spirited and canaille, you got to straighten him out

Saturday, December 17 • Larose VFW • 10:00 am

Plate lunches, Pictures with Santa, Princess Tea, Pageant,

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Growth in Louisiana health department spending scrutinized MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican lawmakers on the House budget committee bristled Wednesday at years of spending increases in Louisiana’s health department, saying the agency needs to find ways to trim costs amid the state’s continued budget gaps.

Spending on the health department has steadily grown each year, reaching $12.2 billion, about 44 percent of Louisiana’s entire state operating budget, with a sizable jump this year from the expansion of the state’s Medicaid pro-

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The banker saw his old friend Tom, an eighty-year old rancher, in town. Tom had lost his wife a year or so before and rumor had it that he was marrying a ‘mail order’ bride.

Being a good friend, the banker asked Tom if the rumor was true.

Tom assured him that it was.

The banker then asked Tom the age of his new bride to be.

Tom proudly said, “She’ll be twenty-one in November.”

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The agency wants to boost its spending by another $2.4 billion in the 2017-18 budget, according to data provided to the House Appropriations Committee, which is combing through next year’s spending requests.

“The numbers, they’re just astonishing,” said Rep. Rick Edmonds, RBaton Rouge. “I don’t know how in the world we can keep that kind of pace up.”

Health Secretary Rebekah Gee pushed back against the criticism. She said her agency saved the state money this year — and will again next year —

friend’s remaining years to be happy the banker tactfully suggested that Tom should consider getting a hired hand to help him out on the ranch, knowing nature would take its own course.

Tom thought this was a good idea and said he would look for one that afternoon.

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because Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion allowed the state to tap into enhanced federal financing rates to cover services.

Gee said her proposal to bump up health department spending next year relies almost entirely on federal dollars, and will save the state about $41 million in general tax dollars that can be spent elsewhere.

“We’re being good stewards because we’re helping keep everything together,” she said.

Of the $12 billion spent on the health department this year, $8 million is federal financing. Another slice is from agency fee collections and other dedicated dollars. About $2.8 million of the budget is paid with general state tax dollars.

Lawmakers on the committee worried about long-term costs when the federal government’s share of the Medicaid expansion lessens, and they questioned if the health department was doing enough to cut unnecessary spending and fight fraud.

“No matter if we gave you a billion dollars or a billion-and-a-half dollars, it wouldn’t be enough money,” said Rep. John Schroder, R-Covington.

There was little discussion of the holes that could be created in Louisiana’s budget if President-elect Donald Trump and GOP leaders in Congress are successful in repealing President Barack Obama’s health overhaul — and taking with it the Medicaid expansion money.

More than 350,000 have enrolled in Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion since the budget year began July 1, and the health department estimates that will grow to 417,000 by June 30.

“Medicaid expansion was a godsend for our budget,” Gee said.

The Appropriations Committee is reviewing budget requests lodged with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration as it builds its recommendations for next year’s budget, to be presented to lawmakers Feb. 24. The proposal from Gee, an Edwards appointee, hasn’t yet been vetted by the governor’s financial analysts.

Requests for increased spending come as Louisiana grapples with budget shortfalls this year estimated to be as much as $600 million, and as the governor’s chief budget adviser warned next year might be as grim.

The Department of Children and Family Services is asking for a 14 percent increase next year, about $99 million, largely to deal with child welfare cases.

“We are not serving children and families well,” said Secretary Marketa Garner Walters.

The department has taken repeated cuts since 2009, slashing its budget in half. Walters said those cuts hampered agency response to child neglect and child abuse, doubling caseloads and chasing away employees. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Woman charged with killing elderly father with boiling water

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Police say a Mississippi woman has been charged with murder after pouring boiling water over her paralyzed elderly father, who died several days later.

Jackson Police Department Commander Tyree Jones said in a news release that 55-year-old Diane Coleman dumped the water on 81-year-old Earl Coleman on Sept. 3, “severely burning” him in multiple places on his body. Earl Coleman died Sept. 12.

The daughter’s motive was not entirely clear, but Jones said she lived with and was the primary caretaker for her father, who was paralyzed, used a wheelchair and had numerous medical issues.

Diane Coleman initially was arrested and charged with domestic violence aggravated assault.

Online jail records do not list an attorney for Diane Coleman. ___

Christmas tree farmer returns wedding band lost 15 years ago

WHITE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A Christmas tree farmer has found and returned a wedding ring that slipped off a New Jersey man’s finger roughly 15 years ago.

David Penner lost the ring during a visit with his wife to Wyckoff’s Tree Farm in White Township.

He returned and searched, but the ring was nowhere to be found.

“I thought it was a miracle,” Penner said of the farmer’s find.

John Wyckoff, a thirdgeneration tree farmer, told NJ.com he was riding on the back of a tractor sticking trees in the ground in April when he spotted something shiny in the soil. He sifted the dirt and found the wedding band.

An NJ.com report on the discovery last week spurred a call from Penner’s sister-in-law, who connected the two men.

“I got probably about half a dozen emails of people trying to give me leads,” Wyckoff said. “One was right on.”

Wyckoff invited Penner into his house to see the ring. Penner knew the date within the band, which Wyckoff had withheld when sharing the story.

But Wyckoff asked for a wedding certificate as well.

The 68-year-old Penner, of Liberty Township, offered to show ID, but Wyckoff insisted.

“That’s no problem,” Penner remembered saying. He went to the bank Monday to get the certificate.

The reunion was bittersweet for Penner, who lost his wife of 42 years when she died at age 67 in September.

“This was a piece to come back to me, in her absence,” he said.

frontman of the Rolling Stones, was on hand Thursday at a New York hospital when girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, gave birth to the couple’s son.

According to a statement, both parents are “delighted” and “mother and baby are doing well.”

Jagger already has seven children — Georgia, James, Jade, Elizabeth, Lucas, Karis and Gabriel — who range in age from their 40s to teenagers.

He became a greatgrandfather in May 2014 when Jade’s daughter, Assisi, gave birth to a baby girl.

Hamrick is a 29-yearold ballerina who has performed with the American Ballet Theatre in New York.

They began dating after the suicide of fashion designer L’Wren Scott in 2014, Jagger’s partner of 13 years.

In May, fellow Rolling Stone Ron Wood became a father again at 68 after his wife, Sally Humphreys, gave birth to twin girls.

Jagger and his bandmates recently released “Blue & Lonesome,” the iconic rock group’s first album in 11 years. The 12track set includes covers of blues songs from Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Eddie Taylor and more. ___

‘Seeing eye camel’ acts as guide for blind horse at zoo

WINSLOW, Maine (AP) — A horse and a camel at a Maine petting zoo have formed an unlikely friendship.

The 5-year-old camel, Caesar, at the Pony XPress Zoo in Winslow has

Information from: NJ.com, http://www.nj.com

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Rolling Stone’s Mick Jagger celebrates birth of 8th child

NEW YORK (AP) — Mick Jagger’s representatives say the rock legend has welcomed the birth of his eighth child.

Jagger, the 73-year-old

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become a guide for Dolly the horse, who is blind.

The zoo’s Ed Papsis tells WGME-TV Dolly’s probably the only horse with “a seeing eye camel.”

He says Caesar needed the company of another animal and Dolly needed a guide, so the two were put together and they bonded.

Dolly relies on the camel and follows him around.

She whinnys for him if he’s not nearby and he bellows back for her.

Information from: WGMETV, http://www.wgme.com

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Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountains reopen after fatal wildfires

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the resort town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, have reopened to the public after wildfires that caused 14 deaths and damaged about 2,500 buildings.

After officials moved barriers blocking the roadway at about 7 a.m. Friday, a steady stream of traffic could be seen heading into town, including cars and food delivery trucks.

Most of the main tourist area in Gatlinburg was spared by the fires that were whipped into the city by hurricane-force winds the night of Nov. 28, and officials are keen for people to return to the city with a population of less than 4,000 that draws more than 11 million visitors a year. have Prosecutors charged two juveniles with starting fires within the park that later spread.

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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. _________________ DG LOUISIANA, LLC is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Lafourche at the following locations: Dollar General Store #7230, 1447 Highway 20, Thibodaux, LA 70301-6246 Dollar General Store #13630, 1076 Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA 703013192 Dollar General Store #14617, 2800 Bayou Blue Rd., Houma, LA 10364-4408 Dollar General Store #15623, 3410 Bayou Blue Road, Gray, LA 70359 Dollar General Store #1288, 805 Saint Mary St., Thibodaux, LA 70301-6601 Dollar General Store #2197, 1608 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301-5223 Dollar General Store #10307, 355 N Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301-2912 Officers of DG LOUISIANA, LLC are: STEVEN RAY DECKARD, JOHN WILLIAM GARRATT, II and JAMES WILLIAM THORPE _________________

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VICTORIA FAUCHEAUX

Victoria Marie Collins Faucheaux, born August 20, 1929, entered peacefully into heaven on Tuesday, December 6, at 2:25 p.m. surrounded by her loving family.

She was a devoted wife of the late Herbert “Pee Put” Faucheaux for 26 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Faucheaux Saldeen (John) and Fay Faucheaux Madere (the late Ronald Ray, Sr.).

A proud grandmother of Melissa “Missy” Rousse DeRoche (Lenny), Daniel Rousse (Christina), Agnes Blanchard, Michelle Armond (Wesley), Dawn Madere Roussell (Brian), Dustie Madere Fincher (Rob), Ronald Ray Madere, Jr. and a great grandmother of 24 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

Daughter of the late Elicia Cheramie Collins and Floravant Collins. Sister of Clifton Collins, Sr., (the late Brenda) and preceded in death by her sisters and brothers, Lipton “Mena” Collins (Melvina), Bernice Griffin (Aphanas), Florence Gambino (Johnny) and Floyd Collins.

She is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was loved and adored by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Age 87, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a lifelong resident of Gretna, Louisiana.

“Vickey” worked for many years as a cashier/hostess at Rick’s Café and Buck Forty-nine. She enjoyed meeting people; she never met anyone that wasn’t a stranger and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She was a devoted Catholic church member.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 146 Fourth St., Westwego, Louisiana on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 12 noon.

Visitation from 10 a.m. until Mass time. Interment following in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery.

Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com. __________________

HUGH EYMARD

Hugh Joseph Eymard, Jr., 75, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016. Private services will be conducted at a later date.

Mr. Eymard is survived by his wife, Valentine Masters Eymard; children, Dwayne Eymard, (Charlene), Todd Eymard, Monica Macera (Troy, Sr.) and Rachael Kirke, (Jason); grandchildren, Matthew, Eric, Emily, Cory and Alexxis Eymard, Troy, Jr., Andrew, Austin, Mary, Christopher, Kimberly, Adam Macera, Brittany Lackey, and Katarina Kirke; great grandchildren, Mya Haydel and Hunter Eymard; and brother, Walton Eymard.

Hugh was preceded in death by his father, Hugh J. Eymard; mother Berthelia E. Eymard; stepfather, Emile P. Bruce; sister, Patsy Eymard; brother, Roland Eymard; and grandson, Brandon Eymard.

Hugh was the owner of several businesses in the New Orleans area and Galliano. He was a Mason and a Shriner and a supporter of various charitable organizations. He was also an avid fan of the LSU Tigers. Hugh enjoyed fishing and hunting, however his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Donations may be made to his favorite charity, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston, DUGGS Account, 815 Market St., Galveston, Texas 77550-2725. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com __________________

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ALBERT LEFTWICH

Albert Irving Leftwich, 92, passed away on December 5. He was born on December 11, 1923 in Larose, Louisiana to Fannie Sigur Leftwich and Albert Henry Leftwich.

He was raised in Thibodaux and graduated from Thibodaux College (currently E. D. White High School). Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force and flew 33 combat missions as a member of a B-17 crew with the 483rd Bomb Group in the European Theater of Operations.

During his 33rd combat mission over Berlin on March 22, 1945, Mr. Leftwich’s plane was crippled by intense flak, forcing the crew to abandon the plane by parachuting.

He was captured by the German Army and held as prisoner of war at Stalag Luft I, Barth, Germany.

The POW camp was liberated by the Soviet Army in May 1945.

Following discharge from the Army Air Forces, Mr. Leftwich attended the Southwest Louisiana Institute (currently the University of Louisiana at Lafayette), earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1951. He taught at Golden Meadow High School, South Lafourche High School, and Galliano Junior High School from the 1950s through 1980s, during which time he earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Nicholls State University.

Al married Reeder Eymard in 1956, and they co-owned The Modern Shop clothing store for over 30 years. Beginning in the mid-1980s, they owned and managed Leftwich Real Estate (the former Gulftown subdivision). Over the years, Mr. Leftwich was an active member of the local chapters of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Lions Club, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where Reeder was organist and Al sang in the church choir for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Reeder Eymard Leftwich; and their three children, Albert, Letty, and Lawton; and one grandchild, Anna Catherine Leftwich.

Visitation will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, December 10 from 0900-1100 with a funeral mass at 1100. Interment will be at the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. __________________

LARRY QUINN

Larry Quinn, 77, a native of Brookhaven, MS and resident of Larose passed away on Monday, December 5. Visitation was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, December 8 from 11 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dora D. Quinn; son, Raymond (Cherie) Quinn; daughters, Debbie (Aaron) Champagne, Lisa Broussard, Cathy (Doug) Blanchard; step daughter, Dinah (Bonnie) Danos; step son, Carl Danos; 20 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; and his “little poodle dog” Angel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Quinn; son-in-law, Jerry Broussard.

He was a loving and devoted caregiver and husband to his wife.

He loved playing music, camping and riding his motorcycle.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. __________________

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Voters would have to agree to a sales tax increase.

Lafourche officials have discussed the possibility of pay raises for more than a year after Terrebonne Parish voters passed a tax increase to boost public school workers’ pay.

Many supporters and opponents showed up at Wednesday’s meeting to express their opinions on the proposed sales tax increase.

More supporters spoke before the board, discussing issues with flooding, electricity and a number of other infrastructure problems at area schools.

The average teacher salary in Terrebonne is about $50,000 a year, with starting pay at $41,909. In Lafourche, teachers earn an average $48,000 a year, and the starting pay is $40,000.

Opponents of the sales tax included local businessman Dr. Darby Chiasson and Lafourche Chamber of Commerce President Lin Kiger.

Speaking on behalf of both the Lafourche and Thibodaux Chambers of Commerce, Kiger said the organizations are deeply concerned with the current effort to raise sales taxes.

“Our region and particularly our parish has lost more jobs per capita than any other area in Louisiana. Over 11,000 residents have lost their jobs in Lafourche and Terrebonne and many of those still employed have seen their salaries, benefits and hours cut,” he said.

“The reality of our situation is that our families, businesses, economy and region cannot absorb an additional 1 percent sales tax increase,” he added.

Currently, Lafourche Parish sales tax stands at 4.65 percent at the lowest and 5.4 percent at the highest among several of its municipalities.

Increasing it by even 1 percent could mean the parish will have the highest sales tax in the region.

Surrounding parishes such as Terrebonne and Assumption currently stand at 5.5 and 5 percent sales taxes respectively.

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“When I go home, I hear, ‘You better not raise our taxes anymore,’” said Rep. Larry Bagley, RStonewall.

Rep. Steve Pylant, RWinnsboro, doesn’t believe agencies are making

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The retired sheriff took specific aim at recent pay raises and vehicle purchases by the state police.

Department leaders need to consider eliminating programs altogether, said Rep. Jerome “Zee” Zeringue, R-Houma.

“It doesn’t appear the public has any appetite for raising revenue,” he said.

NEXT YEAR Meanwhile, Edwards’s budget analysts are reviewing agency requests for fiscal 2017-18.

The requests aim high, seeking inflationary increases and other items that agencies won’t likely get under the plan Edwards presents to lawmakers Feb. 24.

“I think our (2017-18) budget is not going to be any prettier than this year’s budget,” Dardenne said.

Agency heads described efforts to shrink their spending.

Edwards’ Chief of Staff Ben Nevers, for example, told lawmakers his office hasn’t filled seven vacant jobs and the “frugal” first lady has reduced expenses at the Governor’s Mansion.

“She decided to not eat as high on the hog,” he said.

FIRST, THIS YEAR The immediate challenge is finding “dramatic cuts” to rebalance this year’s budget, Dardenne said.

Some lawmakers have pushed back against Edwards’ proposed $18 million cut to colleges, but Dardenne indicated that’s likely to remain in the administration’s plan for closing last year’s $313 million deficit, which will be presented to lawmakers next week.

Also next week, Dardenne estimates Louisiana’s income forecasting panel will add another $300 million or so to this year’s total budget shortfall, and Edwards will offer a plan to lawmakers in January to close this second gap.

Inspector General Stephen Street pleaded for no additional cuts, saying his office’s investigations into allegations of fraud and abuse have slowed because of staffing reductions.

“I know you’re in a very difficult spot, trying to deal with math that is very difficult,” he said. But he added that he’s “now occupied at least 50 percent of the time with trying to keep the lights on. It is sucking all of the oxygen out of the room.” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Taxes

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Full payments via cash, credit card, debit card, check, or money order can also be made at the LPSO Administrative Office (200 Canal Boulevard, Thibodaux) and at the South Lafourche Substation (102 West 91st Street, Cut Off). A surcharge will apply for all card payments.

For added convenience, customers of the following banks may pay their taxes at any Lafourche branch of their bank through December 31, 2016: First American Bank, Regions Bank,

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, nothing can break your resolve, not even a worthy temptation. This will serve you well when you’re faced with a difficult situation in the week ahead.

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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, expect to be torn between two attractive options this week.

Trust your instincts on this one, even if you must go against convention to do so.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Many people are rooting for you, and it can be eye-opening learning just how many people are in your corner. Remember to support your friends when they need you.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Clear out your schedule because it could be a wild ride for the next few days. You probably will not have much time to yourself. When you get a break, make the most of it.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, friends will seemingly come out of the woodwork this week to visit with you. You will not be short on social interactions. Take a few minutes to catch your breath.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Vacations are the order of the week, Libra. You can’t get enough of travel lately, and you’re apt to take as many people as you can along for the ride.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You may have to push yourself out of your comfort zone this week. It can be a little scary to do so, but with the support of a few close friends, you can benefit from change.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t wait too long to take advantage of an opportunity that drops in your lap; otherwise, it may pass you by. Expect some friendly envy on the part of others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Support a family member when he or she has some unconventional ideas, Capricorn. This may be just the catalyst needed to spark new conversations and actions.

South Lafourche Bank, State Bank & Trust, United Community Bank, and Whitney Bank.

For those unable to pay in full by the due date, partial payments can be made by mail or at LPSO offices only. Each partial payment must be at least 25% of the total amount of property tax due, and the first partial payment must be made prior to December 31, 2016.

After the grace period ends on January 31, 2017, the remaining unpaid amount is still subject to the 1% penalty per state law.

In addition to the aforementioned fees, any unpaid taxes remaining on April 1, 2017, will be subject to an additional 10% collection fee by a collection company for the unpaid amount.

Unpaid taxes will also accrue additional costs associated with the tax sale.

If property is sold at the tax sale, the property owner is subject to loss of the homestead exemption.

Property sold at the tax sale may be redeemed up to three years from the date the property is sold, but per state law, a 5% penalty will apply as well as a monthly interest rate of 1%. The owner must contact the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office to redeem the property.

The current property owner is responsible for all taxes due. Anyone who purchased property in 2016 may not receive a tax bill due to it being sent to the previous owner. Homeowners should check with their mortgage company before paying a bill to avoid double payment. Property owners should direct related questions to the Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office at (985) 4477242.

For more information about tax payments, property owners can contact the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 4494431 or via the website at www.LPSO.net.

Crabs

From 1-A

Could producers simply be exiting the industry because it is too labor intensive? Or, is over-regulation, pollution, competition from other states, mortality caused by disease or other factors why Louisiana’s soft-shell production is a shadow of its former self?

“A lack of communication between the soft-shell industry and the scientific community has left a lot of unanswered questions about the continued decline of such a high-value product,” said Lively. “One possible source of the decline may be a high mortality rate in shedding systems due to diseases such as Reo-Like Virus (RLV).”

Along the Atlantic Coast, RLV has been found in the majority of crabs that die in soft-shell systems. It may be present in 10 percent or more of Louisiana crabs. RLV is transmissible through sharing the same water with infected peelers or through cannibalism – which is common among blue crabs.

“One of our research objectives is to understand why high mortality rates AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your job may take up a considerable amount of your time for the immediate future, Aquarius. You must decide whether this is the path you want or if you’re ready to move on.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, what you deem joking around may be taken seriously by someone else and hurt some feelings. Be careful with your words.

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exist in shedding systems with the goal of helping shedders remain in business,” said Lively.

A first step in the study will be to survey current Louisiana soft-shell producers and find out what they are experiencing. Producers interested in helping provide some answers can contact Lively at janderson@agcenter.lsu.edu or at (225) 578-0771.

“The ultimate goal is to provide fishermen with information on which to base decisions to preserve the blue crab resource and increase their profits,” said Lively.

Shrimpers From 1-A

The report, Louisiana Shrimp Value Chain: Price Dynamics, Challenges and Opportunities, commissioned by CRCL, produced

by Datu Research and funded by the National Wildlife Federation, focuses on the reasons that shrimp prices are so incredibly low dockside, yet fetch premium retail prices, leaving local shrimpers struggling to make ends meet.

This report also makes some very specific recommendations to shrimpers to help them move from economic subsistence to economic resilience.

“Our coast is an amazing source of seafood. But it is also disappearing.

With every acre of Louisiana that slips into the Gulf of Mexico, the future of our fisheries is threatened,” said Kimberly Davis Reyher, CRCL Executive Director. “We need to find ways to slow land loss that also ensure healthy productive fisheries.”

One of the key recommendations of the report is that shrimpers need to market their product directly to consumers and high-end restaurants.

“The value chain is a complex system that does contain several opportunities for shrimpers to capture a larger share of the value, including marketing directly to restaurants,” noted Marcy Lowe, Datu CEO. Fourth generation shrimper and owner of Anna Marie Shrimp, Lance Nacio, agrees with that assessment.

“I’ve really tried to expand my market beyond just being a local commodity to my community. I’ve used modern technology to reach out to people who might not have fresh, wild caught shrimp as easily accessible as we do here in the Gulf Coast region.”

“It’s so important that we are open to change,” said Jim Gossen, Chairman, Sysco Louisiana Seafood. “[The industry] has been stuck on doing the same thing over and over for years. We have to be open to marketing things differently.”

Datu Research interviewed all segments of the industry- from shrimpers to chefs and every sector in between, visited shrimp docks and analyzed historical pricing data to formulate this report.

“We hope that our report recommendations will help Louisiana’s Shrimp industry prepare for the future. Together, we all face a daunting land loss problem. We hope that shrimpers will use these recommendations to strengthen their businesses to help them better cope with future challenges,” said Corey Miller, CRCL Outreach and Engagement Director. “We need their help to shape plans to address the land loss problem in a way that supports their industry into the future.”

The Louisiana Shrimp Value Chain report is expected to not only be used extensively by shrimpers, but also by other professionals who work closely with the industry.

A copy of the report can be downloaded at crcl.org/images/Shrimp.pdf.

Arrest reports

Sunday, December 11, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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 proved guilty.

DECEMBER 4, 2016 Golden Meadow Police Department Warren Matherne, 39, Golden Meadow. Prohibition on the possession of firearms by a person against whom a protective order is issues; possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; aggravated assault with a firearm.

DECEMBER 5, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jessica Anderson, 35, Deridder. Theft.

David Bland, 45, Raceland.

Domestic abuse battery.

Shelby Landry, 41, Thibodaux. Theft of goods.

Jessy Miles, 28, Thibodaux.

Possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Kaleb Smith, 19, Larose. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of xanax; contempt of court (9 cts); 2nd degree battery; possession of marijuana (2nd) Stephanie Baye, 47, New Orleans. Violation of probation/ parole.

Larry Hampton, 31, Morgan City. Violation of probation/ parole.

Golden Meadow Police Department Carl Jackson, 51, Galliano.

Domestic abuse battery.

Louisiana State Police Sidney Cole, 52, Plaquemine.

Possession of firearm/ carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; operating a vehicle with suspended license; illegal carrying of weapon in presence of controlled dangerous substance; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle; failure to drive on right side of road; possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; obstruction of justice.

Lockport Police Department Brian Salmans, 39, Lockport.

Unauthorized entry of critical infrastructure.

Thibodaux Police Department Jamie Ordoyne, 40, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; simple obstruction of highway of commerce; resisting an officer with force or violence.

DECEMBER 6, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office

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Christopher Trosclair, 29, Larose. Criminal trespass.

Larone Gray, 42, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Carl Chapman, 47, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (4 cts).

Raynell Harris, 44, St. James.

Contempt of court (3 cts) Rashad Hester, 26, Raceland.

Disturbing the peace; armed robbery; violation of probation/ parole; contempt of court (3 cts); armed robbery or attempted armed robbery with use of a firearm; resisting an officer; distribution/ manufacture of cocaine.

Michael Martin, 28, Belle Rose. Contempt of court.

Jamie Martinez, 34, Kraemer.

Contempt of court.

Alex Picou, 19, Raceland.

Fugitive (2 cts).

Kimberly Crochet, 33, Morgan City. Unauthorized use of motor vehicle.

Thibodaux Police Department Jonathan Carter, 18, Thibodaux. Theft of goods.

Kristopher Kesler, 29, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Grand Isle Police Department Jordon Plaisance, 27, Cut Off. Speeding in school zone; driving while suspended.

DECEMBER 7, 2016 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Omar Bennett, 24, Westwego. Contempt of court (5 cts).

Jackie Este, 56, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery.

Derek Ledet, 23, Thibodaux.

Fugitve.

Glenn Lee, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Jessica Ray, 39, Thibodaux.

Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams.

Phillip Roberson, 34, Houma.

Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

Lockport Police Department Charles Foret, 34, Lockport.

Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams; contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Aline Aucoin, 53, Thibodaux.

Hit and run, driving with no personal injury; DWI (3rd); operating a vehicle with suspended license.

Tristen Cheatham, 27, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts); fugitive; violation of probation/ parole.

Tiffany Tyler, 30, Gray. Theft of goods; contempt of court (5 cts); prohibited acts; possession of hydrocodone.

Grand Isle Police Department Darrin Constanzi, 20, Hammond. Speeding; no drivers license.

Paul Plaisance, 49, Grand Isle. Warrant in Jefferson Parish; violation of protective orders.

Fugitive with ten active warrants arrested in Golden Meadow

Nineteen-year -old Larose resident Kaleb Smith, who had ten active warrants was arrested earlier last week. Smith was also found to have drugs in his possession upon his arrest on Monday, December 5.

Just before noon on Monday, LPSO deputies accompanied officers of the Golden Meadow Police Department to a residence on Rue Poche Vide after receiving information that Smith was at the residence. Upon arrival, Smith was taken into custody without incident. He was found to have small amounts of Xanax (alprazolam) and Marijuana in his possession, as well as a pipe commonly used to smoke marijuana.

Smith was charged with Possession of Alprazolam, Marijuana (2nd Offense), and Drug Paraphernalia. He was also booked on the aforementioned warrants for Second

Kaleb Smith

Degree Battery and nine counts of Contempt of Court. His bond is set at $66,700.

The warrant for Second Degree Battery stemmed from an incident on October 27, 2016, wherein Smith punched a male relative during an altercation, resulting in a tooth being knocked out of the victim’s mouth.

The contempt charges stem from his failure to appear in court on charges from multiple incidents.

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Sunday, December 11, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The real “St. Nick” lived in modern day Turkey in the 3rd Century “St. Nick” is more than a child’s Christmas legend.

He was flesh and blood, a prisoner for Christ, bishop of the Greek city of Myra, in modern Turkey.

The real St. Nicholas was born to wealthy parents in the seaside city of Patara, Turkey, about 270 A.D. He was still young when his mother and father died and left him a fortune.

As a teenager, Nicholas’ humility was already evident. He had heard about a family destitute and starving. The father had no money for food, much less the dowry needed to marry off his three daughters. He was ready to send his oldest girl into the streets to earn a living as a prostitute.

Under the cover of night, Nicholas threw a bag of gold coins through the window of their humble dwelling.

In the morning the father discovered the gold.

He rejoiced that his family was saved, his daughter’s honor preserved, and a dowry for her marriage secured. Later, Nicholas secretly provided a dowry for the second daughter and later the third daughter.

On the third occasion, the girls’ father stood watching. When the bag of gold thudded on the floor, he chased after the lad until he caught him.

Nicholas was mortified to be discovered in this act of charity. He made the father promise not to tell anyone who had helped his family.

Then Nicholas gave up his wealth to answer a call to the ministry.

When the bishop of Myra died, the bishops and ministers from other cities and villages, including Nicholas, gathered to choose a successor.

Nicholas was in the habit of rising very early and going to the church to pray. This morning an aged priest awaited him in the sanctuary.

“Who are you, my son?” he asked.

“Nicholas the sinner,” the young minister replied.

“I am your servant.”

“Come with me,” the old priest directed.

Nicholas followed him to a room where the people had assembled. The elderly priest addressed the gathering.

“I had a vision that the first one to enter the church in the morning should be the new bishop of Myra. Here is that man: Nicholas.”

They did choose him as their bishop.

In A.D. 303, the Roman Emperor Diocletian ordered a brutal persecution of all Christians. The authorities ordered those suspected of following the Lord to sacrifice to pagan gods. Nicholas and thousands of others refused.

Ministers, bishops, and lay people were dragged to prison. They unleashed savage tortures on Christians all over the empire. They fed believers to wild animals. Some were forced to fight gladiators while bloodthirsty crowds screamed for their death.

Women suffered dehumanizing torment. Saints were beaten senselessly. Others were set aflame while still alive.

After years of imprisonment, the iron doors swung open and Bishop Nicholas walked out, freed by decree of the new Emperor Constantine. As he entered his city again, his people flocked about him.

“Nicholas! Confessor!” they shouted. “Saint Nicholas has come home.”

The bishop was beaten but not broken. He served Christ’s people in Myra for another 30 years. Through the ministry of this tried and tested soldier of faith,

many found salvation and healing. Nicholas participated in the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D. He died on December 6, about 343.

St. Nick of yuletide fame still carries faint reminders of this ancient man of God. The color of his outfit recollects the red of bishop’s robes. Gifts secretly brought on Christmas recall his humble generosity to the three daughters.

If he were alive today, this saint would humbly deflect attention from himself. As he did in life centuries ago, Bishop Nicholas would point people to his Master.

“I am Nicholas, a sinner and a servant of Christ Jesus.”

The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held it’s monthly birthday party on October 11. Those celebrating birthdays in October were Russell Arcement, Lena Gautreaux, Elvire Billiot and Jerry Vedros.

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

Please remember to thank them for their support.

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

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

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

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: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss 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 Kevin Celestin

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - 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 7:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m.

Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)

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

Victory Life 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 10:00 a.m.

Bible Class 11:00 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 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 Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews

Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Temple #2

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.

Wednesday 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.

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

Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

632-7575

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

Holy Savior Church

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1)

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

15300 West Main - Cut Off

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Crosspoint Church

13581 East Main - Larose

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Mathews Full Gospel Temple

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

Christian Fellowship Church

Gheens Presbyterian Church

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

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.

New Sunlight Baptist Church

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.

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

BAPTIST

The V. H. Boudreaux Senior Center in Lockport held it’s monthly birthday party on November 29. Those celebrating birthdays in November were Jane Theriot, Lottie Adams and Mary Vedros.

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

GIS

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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

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

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

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

Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region!

3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442

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.

985-787-3453

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

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

Voice

18190 West Main St., Galliano

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.

879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

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

Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946

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