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Sunday, February 19, 2017

Council meeting a “head scratcher”

The Lafourche Parish Council has convened some bewildering meetings in the past — Tuesday’s W rendition was of the “ambiguous” variety.

New department heads — Interim Parish Administrator Tommy Lasseigne and Interim Head of Department of Community Services Paul Robichaux — took their places behind Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle.

But they can serve for no more than 60 days before the Council must consider Cantrelle’s permanent candidates.

In one perplexing instance during the night, Councilman Jerry Lafont and Cantrelle gave redundant formal proclamations declaring February 17, 2017 as “Coach ‘O’ Day” in the parish in honor of accomplishments of Edward “Bebe” Orgeron who is the current head football coach at Louisiana State University.

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Lady of the Sea General Hospital held a silent dessert auction on Wednesday benefitting the Give Kids the World Organization. The auction brought in just over $1,500.

The funds will be donated with other monies collected through various fundraisers sponsored by the Give Kids the World club at Larose Cut Off Middle School, now in their 19th year of fundraising for the organization. The local club is working to reach a goal of $1,000,000 in total donations by their 20th year.

The Give Kids the World Village is a non-profit resort in Florida that provides weeklong, costfree vacations to children with terminal illnesses and their families. Numerous local children with terminal illnesses have spent time at the GKTW Village.

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Bridget Mire, Daily Comet Staff Writer

Attorneys are still working on post-trial motions for a Houma man found guilty last year of the 2012 slayings of a Lockport woman and her two daughters.

A jury on Oct. 30 unanimously convicted David Brown, 39, of first-degree murder in the Nov. 4, 2012, deaths of 29year-old Jacquelin, 7-year-old Gabriela and 1-year-old Izabela Nieves.

The jury found that Brown stabbed all three victims, sexually assaulted Jacquelin and Gabriela, and set the family’s Lockport apartment on fire. On Nov. 1, the 12 jurors all decided David Brown

Brown should get the death penalty for the crime.

New Orleans attorney Kerry Cuccia and his Capital Defense Project of Southeast Louisiana represented Brown during the guilt phase of the trial, but Brown decided to represent himself in the penalty phase.

The Capital Appeals Project of New Orleans is now working on the case. Project attorneys have been meeting monthly with prosecutors from the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office and state District Judge John LeBlanc, who presided over the trial.

“They’re kind of trying to catch up,” said First Assistant District Attorney Kristine Russell.

“They need the opportunity to go through the transcripts of the trial. They were given from the judge and his staff four days’ worth of the trial.

House Republicans started advancing two budget-rebalancing proposals Wednesday that would cut more deeply than Gov. John Bel Edwards wants and hit agencies the Democratic governor wanted to protect.

Approval of the competing plans by the House Appropriations Committee came a day after budget negotiations broke down between House GOP leaders and Edwards over how to close the state’s $304 million deficit in the short special session called by the governor.

Both plans were backed by the committee in largely partyline votes, with Democrats in opposition.

The first proposal, sponsored by Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry, RMetairie, would use nearly $75 million from Louisiana’s “rainy day” fund — $45 million less than the governor proposes.

In exchange, the plan approved in a 19-4 vote would cut state financing for public colleges, K-12 public schools and state prisons, areas Edwards sought to shield. And it would make larger cuts to the state health department than the governor wanted.

Henry acknowledged his recommendations would face resistance and claims the cuts would be too deep for some services and programs to maintain, but he said the state needs to permanently pare back its spending.

“Tough times,” he said.

A second plan sponsored by Reps. Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville, and Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge, and backed in a 17-6 vote wouldn’t use rainy day fund money at all.

It would deepen cuts to health programs and a long list of other agencies but would keep colleges and prisons off the chopping block.

Police: School threat not credible, account traced to N. Carolina On Thursday afternoon, The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office was able to deem that a social media post threatening violence at a school posed no credible threat to Lafourche Parish.

This was determined after investigators traced the source of the post to an account based in North Carolina. In the post, the user threatened to “shoot up” a school.

While no school was specified in the post itself, the user’s profile indicated his hometown as “Cut Off, LA.” Investigators with the Forsythe County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina made contact with the owner of the account,

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identified as a male teenager, and they are currently investigating the matter. They have determined there is no credible threat to any Lafourche Parish school.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office began investigating late Wednesday after the post was discovered by federal authorities. In reviewing the social media profile, detectives learned early in the investigation that the user was likely located out of state, possibly in North Carolina. Detectives worked with the social media outlet, federal authorities, and the Forsythe County Sheriff’s Office, in an attempt to identify the social media user. After identifying the user of the account, detectives determined he had

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no known local ties to Lafourche Parish.

Additional resources were deployed to schools in the southern area of Lafourche Parish out of an abundance of caution Thursday morning as the investigation continued.

“It is not clear why this individual chose to list his hometown as Cut Off, but that alone was enough for us to act upon this threat,” said Sheriff Webre. “We understand this caused some panic in our community, but we want our citizens to know that we were on top of the investigation from the beginning. The additional resources we deployed to area schools were in the interest of the utmost safety of the children.”

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Sunday, February 19, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Calendar of Events News to Use

LCO Girls Softball to register players

Larose-Cut Off Girls Softball 2017 registration for ages 5-17 will be held February 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and March 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with coaches meeting/draft following. Registration will be held at the Cut Off Youth Center.

For more info. contact Sandy Guidry 258-1996.

Commodities to be given out Wed.

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will give out monthly commodities for qualifying seniors 60 years of age or older between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22 at the Cut Off Youth Center.

Relay for Life captains meeting set for Thurs.

Relay For Life of South Lafourche team captain and event leadership team meetings will be held at Lady of the Sea Educational Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on the following dates: January 26, February 23, March 23. Team captains meet first. A meal will be provided.

Relay for Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017 from noon to 10 p.m. at the Larose Civic Center.

The survivor parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the South Lafourche Library and make its way to the

LCC. For more information on the survivor parade, contact Polly at 985-2586558 or Mary at 985-6324121 or 985-258-2852.

GM baseball to register youth Feb. 23

Golden Meadow Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Youth Baseball Registration will be held on February 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Park (kitchen at small field).

This league is for girls and boys ages 4 to 15. For more information, email Tina at bayoulafourche30 @yahoo.com.

Local church to sell seafood fondue meals

Open Door Revival Center will sell a seafood fondue dinner on Friday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. A donation of $7 will receive crab and shrimp in a white cream sauce stuffed in a small cap bread, tossed salad, corn and a dessert.

Call 637-7991 to order before Friday and 325-2456 to order by 10 a.m. on Friday. Advance orders encouraged. The church is located at 16164 West Main Street in Cut Off (next to old Pizza Hut).

St. Eloi Pilgrimage scheduled for June 4-6

The EWTN / Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament Tour, St. Eloi Pilgrimage will depart on Sunday, June 4 from the Lafourche Parish Tourist Center in Mathews and return on Tuesday, June 6 at approximately 11:30 p.m.

Attendees will attend a live show with Jim / Joy, adoration, rosary, televised mass, healing service, confessions, divine office, divine mercy chaplet, visit to Mother Angelica’s grave, gift shops and more.

Cost of the trip is $250

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with a $125 deposit due by February 28 and final payment of $125 due by March 1. The cost includes the motor coach transportation, hotels, continental breakfast and tips.

Call St. Eloi at 985-8722945 or Rose Sampey at 985-381-1245 to register.

Spiritual directors will be Friars Roch Naquin and Dean Danos.

Atlantis to hold Mardi Gras dance Feb. 24

New Krewe Of Atlantis will hold it’s annual Mardi Gras dance on February 24 at 7 p.m. at the Cut Off Youth Center. Public is invited to attend. Dress code is casual or come in costume. Bring your own liquor. $5 per person at the door. Music will be provided

by DJ Empty Pocket. There will be a silent auction and door prizes throughout the night.

Vendors sought for THS craft show

Vendors are sought for the Thibodaux High School JROTC Arts and Crafts Show that will be held on March 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booths are available for $25 and can be reserved by emailing THScraftshow2017@gmail.com.

The event will take place at Thibodaux High School, 1355 Tiger Drive. A jambalaya dinner will also be sold that day.

Local thrift store posts hours

The New 2 You Thrift Store “Great Stuff, No Junk!”, located at 16640 W. Main St., Galliano, (near Tobacco Plus), is open on Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Pipeline fire out in Louisiana; missing worker presumed dead

PARADIS, La. (AP) — A pipeline fire that broke out on the evening of February 9 in south Louisiana, injuring two people and killing one, has been extinguished.

Phillips 66 said in a Monday morning news release that the fire was out as of 8:30 a.m.

Officials in St. Charles Parish said they began receiving calls Thursday about an explosion and fire at the Phillips 66 pipeline station at Paradis (PAIR’ah-dee), west of New Orleans. The cause of the blaze hasn’t been determined. The pipeline carried liquid components of natural gas.

At one point, 60 nearby homes had been evacuated. Two contract workers for Phillips were hospitalized. Phillips said Saturday that one missing employee was presumed dead.

The company said the St. Charles coroner would begin an examination at the scene once the area was deemed safe. ___

Exhibit on Venice in the 1700s comes to New Orleans museum

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Museum of Art will be launching an exhibit on Friday devoted to Venice in the 1700s.

The museum said in a news release that the exhibit, titled “A Life of Seduction: Venice in the 1700s” would open on Feb. 17. It will run until May 21.

The exhibit will feature 300-year-old carnival masks, costumes and robes, shoes, handbags, Venetian glass objects and other items from that era.

The exhibit will also feature paintings depicting various aspects of life in Venice.

There will also be a full-scale puppet theater on loan by the Casa Goldoni of Venice.

The exhibit features four themes: A City that lives on Water, the Celebration of Power, Aristocratic Life in Town and Country, and the City as Theater. ___

Gov. Edwards raises $3.3M for re-election bid in first year

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards raised nearly $3.3 million for his re-election bid during his first year in office, giving him a hefty campaign account years ahead of the 2019 governor’s race.

The Democratic governor’s latest fundraising report, covering all contributions and spending for 2016, was filed Wednesday with the state ethics administration office.

Edwards reports he ended the year with about $3.3 million cash on hand, after accounting for dollars left from 2015 and campaign expenses.

The governor’s campaign says nearly all the contributions came from Louisiana residents.

For comparison, former Gov. Bobby Jindal brought in nearly $3.5 million in his first year in office.

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, a possible Edwards competitor in 2019, reported drawing $899,000 in campaign donations last year and ending with $544,000 on hand. ___

Nude livestream on office Instagram account gets boss fired

MINDEN, La. (AP) — A northwest Louisiana tourism director has lost her job after accidentally sending nude live video of herself to a tourism account instead of her husband.

News outlets report that the Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau voted 3-2 to fire executive director Lynn Dorsey.

She’d been on paid leave since sending the video to the bureau’s Instagram account in December. She said then that she meant it for her husband.

The board voted after a four-hour closed-door hearing Monday.

Two members abstained.

The Press-Herald reports that the commission created a social media policy only after the incident.

Attorney Lydia Rhodes says the 61-year-old Dorsey is considering a lawsuit.

She tells The Times of Shreveport that Dorsey could demand another tourism board hearing, but would prefer an independent body.

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In addition, the proposal would require the Edwards administration to assign another $60 million in cuts, which the lawmakers said would eliminate dollars earmarked for unfilled state jobs.Both bills would decrease Edwards’ proposed cuts to Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office.

The full House will debate the ideas Friday.

Democrats on the committee worried about the impact of the proposals.

“We’re not just dealing with a spreadsheet,” said Rep. Walt Leger, D-New Orleans. “There are actual human beings behind these numbers.”

Edwards calls for cutting $60 million from agencies, using $120 million from the rainy day fund and tapping into $120 million in other available financing to fill holes. The approach is backed by Senate leaders.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardchief enne, Edwards’ budget adviser, told Republican lawmakers he was stunned they would object to using the rainy day fund, a reserve account he said was set up specifically to fill budget gaps when they emerge. In a series of testy exchanges with Henry, he called on GOP legislators to explain how they’d make cuts.

“I met with the governor twice with a cut plan in my hand, and he said no,” Henry replied. “That was his part of the negotiation.”

Dardenne noted disagreements among House members and said the governor “doesn’t want to negotiate with a handful of legislators who don’t necessarily represent the will of this body.”

Objecting to Dardenne’s tone and comments, Rep. John Schroder said Edwards’ plan just patches through another year.

“The reality is we don’t live within our means,” said Schroder, R-Covington, his voice rising. “My problem is this doesn’t structurally fix anything.

Absolutely nothing.”

The special session must end Feb. 22.’

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“... We can’t do anything until these attorneys go through the transcripts.”

Russell said the hope is that the complete transcript will be ready by the next conference on March 8. Capital Appeals Project attorneys haven’t indicated

what motions they might file, she said.

It’s also unclear how many more monthly meetings will take place or when Brown’s formal sentencing will be.

Jury selection for the trial began Sept. 12 and lasted six weeks, with 2,000 potential jurors subpoenaed. The guilt phase of the trial began Oct. 24.

— Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 448-7639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.

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Sheriff Webre also hopes this incident serves as a warning to others. “We have no choice but to take every threat seriously, especially when it threatens the lives of potentially hundreds of children,” said Sheriff Webre.

“Let this be a lesson to anyone thinking of making threats on social media: there is no level of anonymity that will hide you. We will investigate every threat, we will find you, and we will be sure you are charged appropriately.”

The matter is currently under investigation by the Forsythe County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina.

Any criminal charges which arise from this case would be filed in that jurisdiction.

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Why two proclamations for the same event?

Later, Councilman Daniel Lorraine begged for the “umpteenth” time for the parish to pay the South Lafourche Levee District for improvements to the Yankee Canal Levee in East Golden Meadow.

The year-old $164,610 debt is still owed on the levee project which the previous administration entered into verbally and which this administration has been slow to pay.

“I kindly ask, at the next meeting, that we get it on the agenda. I hope I don’t have to ask another time, because I’m running out of times,” said Lorraine.

The Council then heard an unclear 30minute discussion on the nature of service provided

by Ms. Mary-Patricia Wray of Top Drawer Strategies LLC (Baton Rouge) to the Council.

Wray is a lobbyist hired by Lafourche Parish to the tune of $3500 per month to advance certain projects submitted to the Louisiana Legislature for financial consideration under the state’s Capital Outlay program. Her “brief comments” were lengthy.

Of the nearly $167 mil-

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • Le Krewe Des T-Cajun - Larose - noon • Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou - Chauvin - noon • Krewe of Aquarius - West Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • Krewe of Versailles - Larose - noon • Krewe of Hyacinthians - Houma - 12:30 • Krewe of Titans (Following Hyacinthians) - Houma • Krewe of Shaka - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m.

Krewe of Ambrosia (Following Shaka) - 2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • Krewe of Athena - Golden Meadow - 7:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Aphrodite - Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Krewe of Apollo - Lockport - noon • Krewe of Atlantis - Golden Meadow - noon • Le Krewe du Bon Temps - Larose - 6:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Mardi Gras - East Houma - 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • Krewe of Terreanians - Houma - 12:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Cleophas - Thibodaux - 12:30 p.m.

• Krewe of Chronos (follows Cleophas) - Thibodaux • Krewe of Grand Isle - Grand Isle - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Montegut Children’s Parade - 2:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Nereids - Golden Meadow, 6:00 p.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Krewe of Cleopatra - Houma, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 28 • Krewe of Houmas - Houma - 11:00 a.m.

• Krewe of Kajuns - (follows Houmas) • Krewe of Gheens - Gheens - 11:00 a.m.

• Krewe of Neptune - Galliano/Golden Meadow - noon • Krewe of Ghana - Thibodaux - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Maasai - Thibodaux - 2:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Choupic - Chackbay - 1:00 p.m.

• Krewe of Bonne Terre - Montegut - 4:00 p.m.

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lion requested by the parish, including from entities like Nicholls University, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, the South Lafourche Levee District, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and others, only about $1 million was requested by Lafourche Parish Government.

Councilman Jerry Jones then reminded Chairman Corey Perrillioux that such lengthy discussions should not be done under public comments.

“I ask the chairman, next time if you are giving a report like this that it be placed on the agenda like everything else. It’s totally too much time; it is out of line with the agenda,” said Jones.

Or consider the ambiguity of the Council arguing extensively over $1400 worth of signs, then later quickly passing a resolution from the floor to add 28% to the cost of a drainage project in the 10th Ward.

Daniel Lorraine’s ordinance requesting “No Dumping of Trash — $500 Fine” signs to be placed at all pump stations due to vandalism and other damage was debated, modified by amendments, and passed by 9-0 vote.

There are 81 pump stations parishwide and at a cost of $17-18 per sign, some council members felt that $1400 was unnecessary.

Lorraine’s dander was up over questions about the need for signage at every station.

Some pumps are in remote private areas which are inaccessible by the public.

“I talked to some parish employees. They put this together and I think a sign is a lot cheaper to buy than a tire that the pump sucks up and breaks the pump,” said Lorraine.

When Lorraine began to get longwinded, Perrillioux tried to stop him from commenting further, advising the latter to “call a press conference if you want to give a speech.”

“Maybe it’s because I proposed it,” said Lorraine as to why he perceived so much opposition to his idea.

The ordinance was changed to call for signs only at pump stations deemed problematic by the Director of Public Works.

The signs will read: “No Dumping of Trash, Waste or Debris — $500 Fine” along with the ordinance number.

Finally, Jerry Lafont’s floor resolution (which he called “time sensitive”) added $196,000 and 45 days to the RSTD-2 West 11th Street drainage project along Hwy. 3235 in Larose.

With very little debate, except for James Bourgeois and Michael Gros noting that the change adds about 28% to the project cost (from $693,000 to $889,000), the Council passed the measure unanimously.

Lafont said that during original discussions, the landowner was led to believe that the entire project across his frontage along Hwy. 3235 would be culverted. Also, proximity of the ditch to the highway as well as to the levee system caused a need for more coverage of the ditch.

Lorraine noted that the parish saved $3 million through the “graciousness” of one landowner who allowed drainage through his property.

Some might call this the cost of “landscaping”.

Bruce muscles Lady Tarpons past Abbeville in opening round of playoffs Sunday, February 19, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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With three minutes down and 29 minutes to go in Thursday night’s Class 4A Playoff Game between South Lafourche and Abbeville, the scoreboard at the Lady Tarpons’ gym had an unfriendly look for the massive home crowd. It read, Home: 0, Away: 2.

What happened after that was a little more pleasant for the masses in attendance who were antsy to cheer for the home team.

After surrendering the opening basket of the game, South Lafourche dominated the rest of the game, surging out to a huge first quarter lead on the way to a lopsided 8518 win.

Junior guard Traya Bruce was superb in the win, scoring a career-high 39 points, attacking Abbeville’s defense with an array of moves and the ability to score both inside and out.

Lady Tarpons coach Rainie Terrebonne said the point guard was “flawless.”

Bruce shrugged it off, and offered a simple explanation.

“It’s the playoffs,” she said. “There’s no mercy.”

She then added, “I knew I had to play well for my team, and we got off to a slow start, but then we got in rhythm. From there, we knew there was no way we’d let up.”

The Lady Tarpons didn’t let up – at all. South Lafourche answered Abbeville’s opening basket with a 3-pointer by freshman Makayla Bynum, then it was off to the races.

The Lady Tarpons scored 17-straight points after Abbeville’s 2-0 lead to roll to a 17-2 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

Terrebonne said her team was a little amped up to start the game – something she attributes to the high-stakes of postseason

play, and also a nine-day layoff the Lady Tarpons had between the end of the regular season and Thursday night’s game.

“We were a little jittery early,” Terrebonne said.

“The girls were excited – so excited to play. But we just hadn’t played in a while, so we were just trying to do a little bit too much. Once we settled in, we played well, and we’re proud of the girls for doing that.”

In the second quarter, the Lady Tarpons put Abbeville to bed early, using tenacious defense and quick hitting offense to roll out to a 43-11 halftime lead.

Bruce was a huge culprit in that surge, scoring 26 first-half points, including a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Abbeville coach Jeffery Davis said his team had watched the Lady Tarpons on film before the game, so they were well aware of how good Bruce was before playing Thursday night’s game.

But Bruce’s intensity, Davis said, was the difference on Thursday night.

“She scored. We couldn’t stop her from scoring,” he said. “Then, when we did stop her from scoring, it was only because she was making a pass and setting up someone else to score. You tell me she had 39 points, well, I’m telling you that she must have had 15 assists, too. She was outstanding. She is a terrific player. We didn’t have much we could throw at her that she didn’t have an answer for tonight.”

In the second half, South Lafourche kept their foot on the gas, rolling to a 66-15 lead after the third quarter, which led to a lot of action for reserves in the fourth quarter.

But even with a backup-heavy lineup, the Lady Tarpons pushed the ball and had success, sending the game to its

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Junior guard Traya Bruce scored a career-high 39 points for the Lady Tarpons in their win against Abbeville in the opening round of the playoffs Thursday night. The Lady Tarpons will host LaGrange Monday night in the second round of the playoffs.

final margin.

Bynum scored 10 for South Lafourche and Abigail Bouzigard pitched in 8.

With the win, South Lafourche will host LaGrange in the second round of the playoffs. That game will also take place in Galliano.

Terrebonne said she wants the Tarpon faithful to pack the house and show their support in Monday’s game.

The Lady Tarpons have made the second round of the playoffs in two-straight seasons, but have never gotten to the third round under Terrebonne. This, however, will be the first time that second-round game will be at home.

“It’s here this time, and we need the support,” Terrebonne said. “We want as big a crowd as possible.”

Bruce shares the same sentiment.

“It’s going to be a big night,” she said. “We’ll be ready. We’re going to believe in ourselves, stick together, and we’re going to be ready.”

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HOMES

House For Sale: a cute 2 bedroom house in Golden Meadow. 805 North Bayou Drive. Call if interested, 985-6326623 or 985-696-0066. _________________ House For Sale with bayouside property: 3 bedroom; 1 bath; office; 2 car garage; 1750 sq.ft; huge partially fenced yard; 125’x288’; 14617 East Main, Cut Off; 985691-9475. _________________ House For Sale By Owner: 251 West 25th Street in Larose.

1710 sq.ft.; 3 bedrooms; 2 full baths; 2 car garage; landscaped front yard; fenced in back yard; updated and totally move in ready; Call 985-691-3360 for more details. _________________

BUSINESSES

Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose.

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1,100 square feet. Located at 16258 West Main St., Cut Off. Call 985991-1669 for more info. _________________

LAND

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________ Lot For Sale: 2 lots side by side, 80’x119’; restricted; located in Lockport; $25,700 each, negotiable. Call 985-855-2332. _________________

FOR RENT

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Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep.

Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________ New Luxury Condos for Rent: in Thibodaux. 2 bedroom; 2 bath; with all appliances provided; quality units at the best rate in town; Call 985859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ Apartment for Rent: in Cut Off, West 64th St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath; stove, fridge, washer/dryer; rent, $750/monh, $500 deposit. FMI 985-6657621. No answer, leave message. _________________

FREE RENT! Half Off 1st Month’s Rent with New Lease!

LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome.

Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer.

To see pics go to w w w. c o t e b l a n c h e apartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________

1 bedroom House and 1 Bedroom Apt. For Rent: 12 month lease; unfurnished; preferably single person; no pets; no smoking; House, $500/month, located between West 136 and 137 St. Apt, $480/month, located on LA 308 near GM bridge. Call 985-2586277. _________________ Small Cottage For Rent: bedroom/ loft; full kitchen; full bath; furnished; utilities paid; single person; no smoking; $600 month; $400 damage deposit. Call (985) 859-3953. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; Lockport area; $300/deposit; $650 /rent. We pay electric and water. Access to free washer and dryer.

985-232-8409. _________________ Apt For Rent: 1 bedroom; fridge and stove included; located at 158 Wets 58th Street.

If interested, call 985258-1563. _________________

9400sqft Home For Sale in Cut Off

MLS 120782: This 4BR, 4ba. home is immaculately styled and designed. Lots of gorgeous furniture and most appliances stay. It includes a huge fenced in yard, in-ground pool, landscaped lights, security lighting, a huge barn with several car spaces as well as a motor home space with an RV washing area, walk-in fridge, workshop $1,360,000 and much more.

Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!

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Trailer For Rent in Galliano: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, partially furnished, all appliances. $950/month plus utilities, $950 deposit.

Call 985-677-1889. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom; newly remodeled; big back yard; $500/deposit, $750/month. Call 6772500. _________________ Home For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 ½ bath; ready to move in; great condition; Larose area; $600/month; $500/ deposit.

985-2782301. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom/ 1 bath located at 102 West 4th Street, Westside Apts. Apt #1 for is available $600/month and $610 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985-691-3104. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, all major appliances included; water paid; 203A West 45th St., Cut Off. $625/month and $550/deposit.

Call 985-291-0220. _________________ Camper Spaces For Rent: Golden Meadow, $340/ month. 985-475-7696 or 985-398-0172. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom down West 64th Street. $500/month.

6323045. _________________ For Rent: Unfurnished apartment in Cut Off; two bedrooms, one bath; fridge included; water paid; washer and dryer hookup; taking applications; no pets; 14947 East Main on 308; $600 a month; $500 deposit. Phone 985-632-6845. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Call 985-291-3632. _________________

MERCHANDISE

55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale.

Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________

For Sale: Fig and Peach Trees; 412 East 73rd Place, Cut Off, LA; 985-691-9466 or 985-632-2602. _________________ Homemade Cypress Swings For Sale: childrens rocking horses and chairs.

Call 985-278-2947. _________________ Moveable Barn For Sale: 16’W x 24’L x 13’H with loft and floor. $8,000 obo considered. Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________ For Sale: Kenmore Hot Point Washer, $80. King size Sealy Posture Pedic mattress and box spring, $300, 3 years old. Call 985-258-0234. _________________

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CAMPERS

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BOATS

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LOOKING TO BUY

We Buy Gold, Silver and Diamonds. Bayouside Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985677-1061 or Tom at 985-227-2470. _________________

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Mail or fax resume to GOL, LLC, PO Box 309, Raceland, LA 70394, fax, 985-5320544. _________________

The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!!

Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily.

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EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ 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 _________________ K-Mar Supply, Fourchon location is now accepting applications for ALL POSITIONS. Full time and Part Time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task, and selfmotivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357.

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Apply in person between the hours of 9am and 2pm, Monday thru Thursday at 15360 Hwy 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver and dependable operator/ roustabout. Must have own transportation, pass drug screening and hard worker. Call Frank at 985-665-1220 FMI. _________________ Help Wanted. Clerical/ sales person to work in insurance, sales and service.

Having or obtaining insurance licenses will be required. Submit resume to PO Box 390, Larose, LA 70373. _________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

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NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________ I, J Filemon Vazquez Juarez am not responsible for any debts made by Maria L. Martinez de Vazquez. _________________ Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Amanda Davis, or her heirs, please contact L. Charles Caillouet, Attorney at Law, at (985) 227-3741. _________________

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OBITUARIES

MICHEL VERDIN Michel A. “Mitch” Verdin, Sr., 65, a native of Fala and resident of Larose passed away on Monday, February 13. Visitation was held at New Beginnings Church in Larose on Wednesday, February 15 from 2 p.m. until funeral time.

Funeral Services was held at 3 p.m. with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Nora Dardar Verdin; children, Ann (Stephen) Gros, Karen Verdin, Michel (Amy) Verdin, Jr., Debbie Verdin; step-children, Darlene (Stanley) Payne, Cheryl Webber, Dona (Tim) Ward Brown, Joseph Soley, Dwayne Soley; brothers, Laurent Verdin, Jr., Widless Verdin, Adam Verdin; 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurent and Felicie Verdin; step-son, Clayvington Soley, Jr.; brothers, Paul Verdin, Irvin Verdin, Alphonse Verdin, Edwin Verdin, Octave Verdin, Wilson Verdin; sisters, Mary Jane Fabre, Lozia Chabert.

Mitch was a commercial fisherman. He enjoyed music, carving ducks, cooking, spending time with his family. He very much loved the Lord.

The family would like to thank Notre Dame Hospice for the good work they did caring for Mitch. ______________________________

Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282

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JOHNNY SANCHEZ

Johnny P. Sanchez, 53, a native of Lockport, La. and a resident Pearl River, La. died Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport.

A mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Savior Church with cremation to follow.

Johnny is survived by his mother, Joan DeShazo; step-father, Jerry DeShazo; children, Johnny P. Sanchez, Jr. (Felicia), Alexis Sanchez and Crystal Sanchez, Justin Polk (Emily) and Melinda Polk; Fiancé, Brenda Polk; grandchildren, Xavier McCree, Jerry Blackwell and Phoebe Tanner; brothers, Tommy and Ivy Terrebonne; sisters, Odette Lemmon, Jennifer Holland and Annette Sanchez Hebert.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Sanchez.

Falgout Funeral Homes, L.L.C. is entrusted with funeral arrangements. ______________________________

JO WADE

Jo S. Wade, 93, a native of Baker and resident of Leeville and Golden Meadow passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. Graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker, LA. She is survived by her children, Dula Redden and Georgia Guillotte; brother, Oscar (O.B.) Stiles, Jr.; 22 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, numerous great great grandchildren and numerous great great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wade; father, Oscar Benjamin Stiles, Sr.; mother, Marie Lydia Nogolkia Perrault; children, Barbarann Sassoni, Gene Redden, Linda Sassoni, Sandy Redden; sisters, Etheal Stiles, Elisha Dotsy Stiles, Ruth Stiles, Nacy Stiles, Helen Stiles, Mary Stiles, Bessie Stiles, Mamie Stiles.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________

WILTON KELLER

Wilton Joseph Keller, 80, a native of Mathews and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Visitation will be from 8:30 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18 at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Mathews, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by sons, Danny Keller (Karen), Tony Keller (Lisa); daughter, Susan Keller; grandchildren, Kristi Kraemer, Kayci Knight, Toni Keller, Chad Keller, Codie Howard, Shelby Howard; great grandchildren, Klaire, Mickinzi, Kamille, Bradley and Kendalynn; brothers, Benton and Ricky Keller; sisters, Betty Verret, Lois Guidry; and special friend, Darlene “Dee” Verdun.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Dufrene Keller; parents, Nowed and Blanche Keller; brother, Vanton “Connie” Keller; sisters, Barbara Pierce, Shirley Keller; and great grandson, Sammy.

Wilton retired from Valentine Paper Company. He was an avid gardener who was known for his cabbage. He truly loved and enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He never met a stranger. He loved joking around with people.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. _____________________________

ELIE GUILLIOT

Elie Joseph Guilliot Sr., 79, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, passed away on January 25, 2017.

He is survived by his daughter, Pattie Guilliot Landeche; sons, Michael (Penny) Guilliot and Dale J (Della) Guilliot Sr.; 13 grand kids; and 26 great grandkids.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Laura Guilliot; daughter, Wanda Sue Guilliot; sons, Elie (Brudda) Guilliot Jr. and Timothy (Gogi) Guilliot; daughter-in-law Janet (Chickie) Guilliot; and grandson, Dustin (Big D) Guilliot.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. _______________________________

Medicaid Expansion enrollment increases to 400,635; uninsured rate drops

Baton Rouge – Medicaid expansion enrollment in Louisiana reaches 400,635 new members enrolled, and the most recent Gallup report shows the uninsured rate in Louisiana has decreased by nearly half to 12.5 percent in 2016, down from 21.7 percent in 2013.

Gallup cites expansion as the key contributor for the reduction in the uninsured rate.

“Louisiana is ranked in the top 10 list of states with the largest reductions in uninsured rates,” said Governor John Bel Edwards.

“The primary goal for Medicaid expansion was to ensure that more Louisiana residents had access to health care coverage and access to health care services. This report is conclusive proof that expansion is working.”

Medicaid expansion has reduced Louisiana’s number of uninsured residents, and has offered 400,635 newly covered adults the opportunity to seek care from a primary care physician instead of in an emergency room.

Statistics compiled by the Louisiana Department of Health show that more than 58,700 adults have now received at least one preventive or primary care

Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

FEBRUARY 12, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Elias Dominguez, 32, Gal-

service after getting coverage under expansion. The most recent data shows how newly enrolled members are benefitting from Medicaid coverage by accessing care and beginning treatment for chronic illness: • 58,713 members have received preventive care visits with a care provider.

• 5,633 women have completed important screening and diagnostic breast imaging such as mammograms, MRIs and ultrasounds, and 67 women were diagnosed with breast cancer as a result of this imaging.

• 5,412 adults had colonoscopies, and 1,536 patients had precancerous polyps removed.

• Treatment has begun for 1,193 adults newly diagnosed with diabetes.

• 2,954 patients have been newly diagnosed with hypertension.

“We’re seeing a generational shift in health care for Louisiana residents,” said Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. “As more and more residents receive health care coverage and have access to regular and cost-effective primary care, fewer residents have to rely on expensive emergency rooms for their health

needs. Medicaid expansion is creating better access to health care and saving taxpayer dollars at the same time.”

To track enrollment and preventive data, the Department of Health has developed a dashboard tool on its Healthy Louisiana website, http://ldh.la.gov/healthyladashboard/. The dashshows total board enrollment, enrollment by parish, by age and gender, and lives impacted by expansion and access to health care.

One hospital executive recently noted access to preventive care has improved. “In the seven months since the expansion, North Oaks has seen a 60 percent increase in mammograms and a 61 percent increase in bone density screenings for Medicaid patients, a 26 percent increase in cervical cancer screenings, a 20 percent increase in A1C screenings for diabetes and an 18 percent increase in cholesterol screenings.

These are all real people, with real needs, who have had their lives changed for the better,” said Michele Kidd Sutton, FACHE, President/Chief Executive Officer of North Oaks Health System.

liano. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

Ryan Falgout, 29, Larose.

Simple criminal damage to property.

Mathew Knobloch, 32, Thibodaux. Theft of a motor vehicle.

Philip Lirette, 34, Theriot. Possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams.

Edrick Simon, 41, Donaldsonville. Fugitive.

Reginald Washington, 25, Napoleonville. Possession of hydrocodone; driver must be li-

censed; tail lamps required.

FEBRUARY 13, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Wade Elder, 31, Gheens. Aggravated assault; simple criminal damage to property.

Arthur Hebert, 42, Labadieville. Contempt of court (2 cts).

Trent Lunk, 25, Des Allemands. Contempt of court (3 cts).

William Spot, 42, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cs).

Jerome Rogers, 57, Houma.

Telephone communications; harassment.

Audell Young, 28, Thibodaux.

Simple criminal damage to property; domestic abuse aggravated assault.

Amy Adams, 34, Lockport.

Contempt of court; violation of probation/ parole.

Eddie Caldwell, 54, Raceland.

Enter/ remain after being forbidden; theft of goods.

Madeline Cunningham, 33, Houma. Possession of methamphetamine; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Ronald Jones, 56, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court (2 cts).

Joseph Mousseau, 29, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; aggravated assault with a firearm.

Jahi Raymond, 19, Raceland.

Violation of probation/ parole.

Chad Rodrigue, 32, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole.

Louisiana State Police Melanie Morales, 52, Houma.

Expired or cancelled license plate; DWI (1st); driving on roadway laned for traffic.

Thibodaux Police Department Megan Harris, 26, Thibodaux.

Fugitive.

Da’Shell Johnson, 20, Thibodaux. Misrepresentation during booking.

FEBRUARY 14, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Michael Businelle, 48, Gray.

Violation of protective orders.

Zachary Duplantis, 30, Houma. Nonconsensual disclosure of a private image.

Da’Shell Johnson, 20, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Damen Smith, 38, Galliano.

Contempt of court.

Brett Templet, 35, Raceland.

Contempt of court (4 cts).

Christopher Terrio, 35, Raceland. Simple battery (2 cts).

Michael Washington, 44, Houma. Fugitive.

Quentin Williams, 34, Thibodaux. Intimidating, impeding, or injuring witnesses (2 cts); fugitive (2 cts).

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985-696-5550 DESIGN. BUILD. MAINTAIN. Bryan Cheramie, Owner ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Expect some great luck and happiness in the days ahead, Aries. If you plan on taking a trip, travel will most likely be to a warm-climate destination to soak up the sun.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You have a reputation of being a great financial strategist. It’s time to look over your personal finances and see where you might be able to tighten the reins here and there.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A partner in your life has become very vocal lately and is not easy to persuade on any topic, Gemini. You have to find a way to reach this person so the relationship can develop.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You have been working very hard and what you need most right now is an escape. This will happen in time, so don’t lose hope. You just need to meet a few deadlines.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Children, involvement in creative projects, or other personal, private life affairs will fill several days, Leo. Serious decisions can be put off for the time being.

LiCensed & insured VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your home and family are on the top of your mind as you enter the week, Virgo. Perhaps you have party details to oversee or travel arrangements to make.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You always are thinking of others, Libra, but now it’s time to think of yourself. Rest if that is what you desire, or plan a move if you need a change of pace.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this should be a happy week for you with a lot of social interaction among friends. A number of nights out dot your calendar, and you’re not apt to miss any.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 As the week opens you could be reassessing everything in your life, from your job to your relationship to your goals. This can be a good time to put any plans into motion.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 There is a chance you may be in touch with medical personnel this week, Capricorn. It will not have to do directly to you, but maybe a call for a friend or family member.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it’s hard to mistake your allure right now. If you are single, others will really notice you this week. If you’re attached, you will get more attention from your partner.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This could be a memorable month for your career, Pisces. You have the ability to get the attention of some very important people.

Sunday, February 19, 2016 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

On January 25, 2017, South Lafourche High School JROTC Tarpon Battalion held a Cadet of the Month and Promotion Board to test the cadets by simulating a job interview. Cadet Aiden Bruce was promoted to the rank of Cadet Staff Sergeant. Aiden is a freshman at SLHS and this is his first year in JROTC.

On January 25, 2017, South Lafourche High School JROTC Tarpon Battalion held a Cadet of the Month and Promotion Board to test the cadets by simulating a job interview. Cadet Justin Eymard was promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant First Class. Justin is a junior at SLHS and this is his third year in JROTC.

Lockport man pleads guilty to sixth felony charge A Lockport man with five prior felony narcotics convictions pled guilty Friday to another felony, this one involving a weapon, on the eve of his scheduled jury trial in Lafourche Parish.

Yaswanta Lawson, 33, pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was sentenced to serve ten years in prison.

Lawson was accused of taking both a cell phone and an AR-style rifle from the

victim, who had given him a ride to the Rita community in Lockport. When officers approached Lawson, he tossed the firearm under a residence and attempted to flee before quickly being apprehended.

“Mr. Lawson’s history of illegal activities has been well known in the community, and we’re certainly glad that he received some significant prison time,” said District Attorney

On January 25, 2017, South Lafourche High School JROTC Tarpon Battalion held a Cadet of the Month and Promotion Board to test the cadets by simulating a job interview. Cadet Second Lieutenant Elisa Matherne was selected as the Cadet of the Month for January. Elisa is a sophomore at SLHS and this is her second year in JROTC. Camille A. Morvant, II. “This should send a message not only to those engaged in illegal activities, but also to the law abiding members of the community that their voices matter and will be heard.”

Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Richard prosecuted the case against Lawson, who was scheduled to be tried before a jury this week. The defendant’s most recent narcotics conviction, and the one alleged as the basis for the enhanced firearm charge, was for distribution of a schedule II controlled dangerous substance in December of 2010.

The crime for which the defendant pled carries a term of imprisonment between ten and twenty years at hard labor, without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence, as well as a fine of between one- and five-thousand dollars.

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The child ran back to his father and said, “You lied to me!”

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Sunday, February 19, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

Jesus said, “Whatsoever you did to the least of my brothers and sisters, you did to me”

A friend asked me what is the church’s position on President Trump’s executive order banning certain people from coming and going into our country from various Muslin countries. I looked around and found the following statement from Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey.

I understand the desire for every American to be assured of safe borders and freedom from terrorism. The federal government should continue a prudent policy aimed at protecting citizens.

I also understand and heed the call of God, who through Moses told the people of Israel: “You shall not oppress an alien; you well know how it feels to be an alien, since you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt” (Ex 23:9). Jesus asked his disciples to go further, calling on us to recognize him in the stranger: “Whatsoever you did to the least of my brothers and sisters, you did to me” (Mt. 25:40).

President Trump’s Executive Actions do not show the United States to be an open and welcoming nation.

They are the opposite of what it means to be an American. Closing borders and building walls are not rational acts. Mass detentions and wholesale deportation benefit no one; such inhuman policies destroy families and communities.

In fact, threatening the so-called “sanctuary cities” with the withdrawal of federal funding for vital services such as healthcare, education and transportation will not reduce immigration. It only will harm all good people in those communities.

Legal advertisement MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 11:00 A.M.

The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer.

A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on January 26, 2017 as read.

Mr. Joe Chauvin from GIS Engineering stated 1. The ATF permit is at the Corps office waiting for approval. 2.

Reach 1 and 2 needs more survey done for the maintenance application. 3. The bayside breakwaters will need to have the permits extended July of this year before they expire. 5. The sand dune on the beach is not being monitoring anymore and scouring around the apron is developing with moderate weather conditions.

President Camardelle stated that the state is getting ready for the session and Senator Alario and Representative Gisclair will fight to get the levee board more money to continue the segmented rock breakwaters, 2. The engineers are getting the packets ready to hand out during our upcoming Washington DC trip. We have several meetings scheduled with the Louisiana Washington Delegation to discuss our projects and the phases of each project. 3. A meeting will be set up with the new Director of Wildlife and Fisheries to discuss Elmer’s Island. Thanked Senator Alario, Representative Gisclair, Jefferson Parish Officials, Senator Cassidy, Representative Scalise, and Representative Graves, the Governor and his staff, CPRA and commissioners for helping with projects to help save Grand Isle.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve expenses associated with operating the levee board.

A joint motion was made by the commissioners to object to BTNEP’s request for research, education, and outreach activities due to severe consequence to Grand Isle residents, visitors, and tourist from previous commitments on access issue at Elmer’s Island that are going unrecognized.

A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 12:06 p.m.

David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District

ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District

The reasons for our objections and our call for a better approach are easy to understand. Any ban that endangers the lives of people who have served alongside U.S. forces in Iraq, for example, can only result in Iraqi men, women and children being killed solely because they chose to help the United States. As a result, U.S. forces will be more at risk, because Iraqis who at one time would work with them will refuse to do so out of fear.

I am the grandson of immigrants and was raised in a multicultural neighborhood in southwest Detroit.

Throughout my life as a priest and bishop in the United States, I have lived and worked in communities

that were enriched by people of many nationalities, languages and faiths. Those communities were strong, hard-working, law-abiding, and filled with affection for this nation and its people.

Here in Newark, we are in the final steps of preparing to welcome 51 refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is only the latest group of people whom Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese has helped to resettle during the past 40 years. This current group of refugees has waited years for this moment and already has been cleared by the federal government.

They have complied with all of the stringent re-

quirements of a vetting process that is coordinated by the Department of Homeland Security. Catholic Charities, assisted by parishes and parishioners of the Archdiocese, will help them establish homes, jobs and new lives so that they can contribute positively to life in northern New Jersey.

When this group is settled, we hope to welcome others.

This nation has a long and rich history of welcoming those who have sought refuge because of oppression or fear of death. The Acadians, French, Irish, Germans, Italians, Poles, Hungarians, Jews and Vietnamese are just a few of the many groups over the past 260 years whom we have welcomed and helped to

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

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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.

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

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

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

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m.

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

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

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

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor 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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

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

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

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, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow

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.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

7:30 - 8:30 AM Jack’s Exxon In the Garage

14807 West Main, Cut Off

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

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

Luke 5:16

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.

AUTO • FLOOD • HEALTH • HOME • LIFE

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jeremiah J. St. Pierre Independent Agent 904 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd.

Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow, LA Ph: 985-475-7766 / 985-258-0189 Fax: 985-475-7766

Recreational Vehicles • Motorcycles • Boats • Jet Skies • 4-Wheelers

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

632-7575

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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

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Bethel Christian Ministries

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews

Crosspoint Church

Saturday, Feb. 25

Lighthouse Worship Center

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

Interdenominational Prayer Meeting All Men, All Churches Invited

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship

FULL GOSPEL

of the United States of American eventually triumphed. That confident kindness is what has made, and will continue to make, America great.

MEN IN PRAYER

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.

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

find a better, safer life for themselves and their children in America.

Even when such groups were met by irrational fear, prejudice and persecution, the signature benevolence

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

985-787-3453

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

18190 West Main St., Galliano

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

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

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985.693.0123

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

SPANISH

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose

East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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

Security

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential

(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 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.

MORMON

Internet

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

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