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Conservation groups to air Louisiana land loss Super Bowl ad

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Every 100 minutes, a football field of land disappears into the Gulf of W To highlight this Mexico. national land loss crisis, Restore the Mississippi River Delta will release a commercial during the Big Game on Feb. 3 that urges viewers across the United States to take necessary action to protect and restore an area that is vital to the entire nation.

“We’ve called on children from the New Orleans area and nearby coastal communities to help us deliver a clear message — if we don’t do anything to restore coastal Louisiana and protect our communities, our children and grandchildren will feel the impacts on a massive scale,” said Steve Cochran, campaign director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta.

The commercial, titled “Protect Our Coast.

Protect Their Future,” was filmed across south Louisiana and features a diverse group of children from the region who are directly impacted by the coastal land loss crisis.

In addition to the ad’s debut on Sunday, See Ad Page 3-A

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Business owner charged with stealing from clients Evidence points to theft totaling near $1 million

Detectives began an investigation in transferred a bulk of that investment to A Cut Off business owner, and late 2018 when a couple from Cut Off be- another account.

In this instance, Gaudet used the former Greater came suspicious of their investments with Lafourche Port Gaudet. They had found discrepancies in money to purchase a residence in Larose.

On Wednesday Gaudet was arrested Commission vice the documentation for an investment of president, has $350,000 made to “Winston Financial,” and transported to Thibodaux and booked been arrested for which was found to have been registered into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on two counts of Felony Theft. allegedly defraud- in Louisiana by Gaudet in 2012.

Detectives learned Gaudet had pro- His bond is set at $1 million. ing clients out of Detectives say their investigation has several hundred vided false addresses and other informat tion for the company. revealed several other transactions thousand dollars.

Kristian “Kris” Gaudet Investigators obtained a search war- wherein Gaudet frequently acquired and Kristian “Kris” V S MATHEWS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE for personal gain from acfinancial records and used money Gaudet, 45,• GHEENS is rant for Gaudet’s C with two counts • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • GRAND ISLE intended for client investments. found the couple’s check •wasLEEVILLE deposited counts charged of Felony Theft.

Detectives have found that since 2017 The investigation is continuing into into the Winston Financial account in AuGaudet, the owner of Kris Gaudet Insur- gust 2017. A few days later, Gaudet trans- Gaudet allegedly used approximately $1 ance and Financial Services, as detectives ferred a majority of the deposit to another million for personal gain which was inhave found evidence of theft totaling near account for which he was the primary ac- tended for client investments. In coordicount holder. The money was then used nation with the FBI, detectives have also $1 million since 2017.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office for purposes for which it was not in- learned Gaudet allegedly used money clients paid for insurance to purchase real is conducting this investigation in coordi- tended.

As the investigation continued, detec- estate for himself. nation with the FBI, Louisiana Attorney These actions may stem back as far General Jeff Landry’s Office, and the tives discovered another instance in May Fraud Division of the Louisiana Depart- 2018 in which another couple had in- as 2012.

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Nicholls receives $300,000 donation for renovations

Houma-Thibodaux loses another 400 jobs

By Keith Magill Daily Comet Executive Editor

Houma-Thibodaux lost 400 jobs last month and 1,000 last year, new figures show.

The area’s unemployment rate, 4.2 percent last month, was down from 4.5 percent in November but

Nicholls State University is excited to announce a significant gift by legendary businessman and philanthropist Boysie Bollinger to renovate the student union.

Bollinger, the chairman of the Nicholls Foundation Board, donated $300,000 to renovate the interior of the building. Renovations are expected to begin after Spring 2019 ends and be completed before Fall 2019.

“I have been impressed with Nicholls’ commitment to the people of South Louisiana,” Bollinger said. “These students will go on to become the leaders of this region and this state. I’m proud to know that I help enhance their quality of life and impact their education.”

Originally built in 1967, the building was named after Boysie’s father and founder of Bollinger Shipyards, Donald G. Bollinger, in 2000.

“We are so grateful to Mr. Boysie Bollinger and the entire Bollinger Family for their commitment to Nicholls State University and our students,” said Dr. Jay Clune, Nicholls president. “The Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union is located in the heart of our campus and

showed no change compared to December 2017, according to figures released this week by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

The rate declined because the labor force, defined as a combination of people working or looking for jobs locally, continues to shrink. Residents no longer looking for work locally are not counted as unemployed.

The metro area, comprised of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, has lost jobs three straight months. And for each of the past five months, the area has shown job losses compared to the year before.

However, oil and gas exploration and production jobs are up 200 compared to December 2017, the fourth consecutive over-theyear gain. Prior to the streak, the category had not seen an over-theyear gain since December 2014.

The area has lost roughly 16,000 jobs — nearly one of every five — since mid-2014 as low crude prices sparked layoffs and work slowdowns throughout the oil industry.

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New Krewe of Atlantis King Dustin Rivet and Queen Lucresha Dubois

The New Krewe Of Atlantis announces 2019 royalty

The Golden Meadow-based new Krewe of Atlantis has announced Dustin Rivet and Lucresha Dubois will reign as King and Queen over this year’s krewe.

Dustin Rivet is the son of Dray Sr. and Amanda Rivet. He is the brother of Dray Jr. and Destiny Rivet.

Dustin has been employed by Walmart for 9 years and going. In his spare time he likes outdoors and being around family and friends.

Lucresha Dubois is the daughter of Larry and Sandy Vedros. She is married to Deron “Boudah” Dubois.

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Sunday, February 3, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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The Center is looking for Mardi Gras beads donation

Special Education District No. 1, The Center, is once again collecting any used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets. This project provides their most challenged individuals to feel important and productive.

Contact The Center at 985-632-5671 for any additional information.

If needed, beads can be picked up. ___________________

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Offered

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers FREE tax help to people who generally make $55,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers.

To schedule an appointment at the Thibodaux, Mathews or Galliano location, contact Cheryl at 985-6963600.

- Thibodaux Health Unit location: Tax preparation offered through April 11th on TuesThurs. from 9 a.m. 4p.m.

- Mathews Government Complex location: Tax preparation offered through April 10th on Mon-Wed from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Drop off your empty inkjet cartridges at the Center, or call 632-5671 and pick will be arranged.

Only HP, Lexmark, Dell and Canon can be accepted at this time. __________________

Yankee Canal Speckled Trout Rodeo set

The 41st annual Yankee Canal Speckled Trout Rodeo will be held on Saturday, February 9 at Bo’s Place (formerly Jackson’s Place) from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance fee is $20 for a 2 man team. Categories include speckled trout, redfish and bass.

Awards and supper begin at 6:30 p.m. with live music by Kerry Thibodaux.

Tickets can be purchased at Bo’s Place, TPop’s Bait Shop, First Cast Bait Shop and Mommie Jo’s.

For more information call 696-2516, 6771099, 677-0602, or 691-2427. ___________________

Bayou Community Foundation to hold informational meeting in Houma

The Bayou Community Foundation invites Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle nonprofits to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 6 to learn more about the new “BayouGives” online giving event for our Bayou Region.

The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at the North Branch of the Terrebonne Parish Library, 4130 West Park Avenue in Gray.

Email Executive Director Jennifer Armand at armandj@bayoucf.org to reserve your seat.

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Lafourche Parish Libraries announce upcoming February events

Looking to celebrate Mardi Gras safely with your children? Several branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library will be hosting Mardi Gras parades for preschoolers in February and e a r l y M a r c h .

Children are welcome to dress in costume and can walk or ride in wagons or strollers. No motorized vehicles are allowed. Children should bring their own throws.

The following library branches are hosting parades for preschoolers.

The library’s Carnival season kicks off with the Lockport Branch Library’s annual Krewe of Once Upon a Time. The parade for preschoolers will begin at 10:30 a.m. on February 21 and will take place at the Town of Lockport’s Bayou Side Park.

The South Lafourche Branch Library’s annual Krewe de les Petits Enfants for preschool children will take place at 10:30 a.m. on March 1 in the library parking lot, located at 16241 E. Main Street in Cut Off. Preschool children can take part in the Gheens Branch Library’s Krewe du Gheens, which will take place at 4:30 p.m. on March 1 in the library’s parking lot. The library is located at 153 N. Leon Drive.

Lafourche library branches are hosting several programs throughout February to honor the contributions of African Americans in celebration of African American History Month. Check out these programs at your branch.

Tweens and teens (those ages 8 to 16) can celebrate artist Alma Woodsey Thomas’ bold and bright style by creating a unique abstract art piece at 4 p.m. on February 7 at the Gheens Branch Library.

In celebration of African American History Month, take the Golden Meadow Branch Library’s trivia challenge and enjoy refreshments at 4 p.m. on February 21. The library is located at 1403 N. Bayou Drive.

The Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street, will celebrate African American History Month with “Jackie Robinson Plays Ball,” a story hour honoring the late baseball player, at 1 p.m. on February 21.

Help create a freedom quilt in observance of African American History Month throughout February at the Lockport Branch Library. Stop by the library to get your quilt square.

The Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, will celebrate African American History Month with its “Out of the Ballpark” story hour, a story hour honoring Jackie Robinson and other African American athletes at 11 a.m. on February 5.

Dental health is important, and to emphasize dental health to children, Lafourche Parish Public Library branches are celebrating Children’s Dental Health Month in February. Stop by your local branch for engaging and educational programs for children and their families centering on dental health.

Children will learn about healthy eating and creating healthy smiles during an Apple Smiles story hour at 4:30 p.m. on February 19 at the Gheens Branch Library.

The Golden Meadow Branch Library, will host “A Visit to the Dentist” story hour at 4:15 p.m. on February 20 in celebration of Children’s Dental Health Month.

A story hour emphasizing dental health will be held at 1 p.m. on Feb-

ruary 7 at the Larose Branch Library in celebration of Children’s Dental Health Month.

Take part in a special family story hour celebrating Children’s Dental Health Month at the Lockport Branch Library at 4:30 p.m. on February 13.

Learn to keep your y teeth sparkling and healthy while enjoying stories, songs, activities, a game, and a craft.

It’s a library throw down challenge between sugary snacks and your pearly whites. Help to answer the question “Is this snack good for me?” at story hour on 11 a.m. on February 19 at the Raceland Branch Library.

Children can learn more about keeping their teeth healthy at a special story hour at 10:30 a.m. on February 5 at the South Lafourche Branch Library in celebration of Children’s Dental Health Month.

The Lafourche Parish Public Library has added drones to its lineup of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities to host for people of all ages.

There’s no remote control involved. Just use your hands to direct the drones for some gratifying-defying fun. The following branches will be hosting drone programs in February.

Larose Branch Library: February 7, 4:30 p.m.

The Larose Branch Library offers weekly yoga sessions – 2 p.m. on Mondays and 3 p.m. on Fridays – that are free and open to the public. The class is centered around gentle, easygoing movements intended to exercise joints and maintain mobility.

Take time to relax, meditate, and unwind from stress with some simple Tai Chi at 11 a.m. on February 13 at the Gheens Branch Library.

This program is open to those ages 18 and up.

Local artist Azalea Rivet will lead a series of art workshops for people of all ages at the Raceland Branch Library at 4 p.m. on February 13 and 4 p.m. on February 20.

Is your family ready to get into shape this year? Join a staff member at the South Lafourche Branch Library for Family

Fitness, a fun hour of family-friendly fitness workouts at 4:30 p.m. on February 14 and 4:30 p.m. on February 28.

Did you know that creating projects in a patchwork pattern can be traced back to the Middle Ages? Create patchwork pillowcases at 1 p.m. on February 19 at the Lockport Branch Library.

Space is limited, so registration is required to attend. Register at the library, online, or by calling 985-532-3158.

Make and enjoy s’mores, while supplies last, during Tasty Tuesday at 4 p.m. on February 19 at the Golden Meadow Branch Library.

Ever wanted to build your own library right outside your doorsteps?

Join staff at the Gheens Branch Library to challenge yourself to design a Little Free Library for your neighborhood at 4 p.m. on February 21.

This program is open to tweens and teens ages 8 to 16 years old.

Government pay days- scary future

By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist

Federal employees working without pay have recently been admonished. We have heard they could borrow money to tide them over.

People have said federal workers should have a reserve fund for government shutdowns. Our own massive government doesn’t have a rainy day fund. With our 22 trilliondollar debt we can’t pay our own workers. If we borrow money as a nation, we borrow it from our own people who are now not even earning a check. We have borrowed about 3 trillion dollars from our Social Security fund thus far.

Our government also wants to scale these benefits back for our retirees.

We have borrowed money from China and Japan and others to the tune of six trillion dollars.

Government is a poor role model for financial management.

Many state governments are in shambles trying to reduce pensions promised, increasing taxes to pay salaries and benefits while billions of dollars in debt. County and city governments are facing the same problems.

Everybody has a big budget and not enough money to fund the budget. Too many have borrowed money to the hilt to keep everything going as if there is plenty of money. Sadly, we have lived in a panacea of lunacy.

Whenever your outgo exceeds your income then your upkeep is your downfall.

It is criminal when Government spends money it does not have,

knowing that the only way it will be funded is to further tax its citizens.

Government steals the money you work hard for and then mismanages, mishandles and misappropriates it. They lie to us, kick the can down the road and enslave our children and grandchildren with massive debt.

In reality does government even care about us? Do they care about our children having a chance at the American dream? Will our grandchildren really know what it’s like to drive on smooth roads and safe bridges? Will government pensions and Social Security become a thing of the past? If Government can’t pay you this week then why do you think they will pay us in our old age?

Thus, as scary as it all is, we had better find a way to make and save some money because they are showing us firsthand that Government is not even competent much less infallible.

Federal, state and local government must change. We must stop: spending money that we do not have; building other nations at the expense of our own; involving ourselves in the business of other countries; taking care of criminals flooding our country. We must start: keeping our jobs and payrolls in America.

Finally, our future is scary.

Without real change and working together we are going to drown together. It won’t be fun pointing our fingers at each other at the bottom of the lake. ___ Contact Glenn at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette

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According to the Louisiana Department of Insurance, Gaudet has been issued an official Cease and Desist notice, and his Louisiana license has been suspended. Department officials have notified the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) of the investigation. As a result, Gaudet is barred from having any association with any financial agency associated with FINRA. Detectives are asking anyone who has made an investment with Gaudet and his company since 2012 to please come forward if your investment has not been fully returned.

Anyone with insurance policies obtained through Gaudet and his company is also asked to contact their primary insurer listed on documents to ensure your account is in good standing. Anyone with any discrepancies is asked to contact the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (985) 532-4320.

Gaudet served as vice president of the Port Commission until he was defeated Nov. 6 by fellow Republican Jimmy “T-Jim” LaFont. Gaudet served one six-year term on the Port Commission.

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is the central location for student services and information. A generous gift like this affects each and every one of our students.”

Last semester, Bollinger’s sisters, Charlotte and Andie, donated to renovate the Cotillion Ballroom inside the student union, and adjacent conference rooms have been renamed the Bollinger Suite.

The Bollinger Family and Nicholls have a storied history of promoting access to education to all in the Bayou Region.

Bollinger and his father have each received honorary doctorates from Nicholls and Charlotte delivered the Fall 2018 commencement speech.

In 1997, Bollinger, Charlotte and Andie, donated the first $1 million endowment in Nicholls history.

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She is a 5th grade teacher at James A. Herod Elementary in Abbeville where they live with their two fur babies Baloo and Oliver.

She is a 2010 graduate of South Lafourche High School and graduated from the University of Louisiana in 2015.

Her hobbies include traveling the world with her husband, spending time with family and friends and binge watching Netflix.

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Restore the Mississippi River Delta — a coalition of local and national conservation groups working in Louisiana to protect people, wildlife and jobs by connecting the river and its wetlands — will run the ad for an additional six weeks, accompanied by an online advocacy campaign through social media, YouTube and at RestoreTheCoast.org.

After the devastating no-call that cost the Saints their chance at the Big Game, many fans around the nation are calling for a boycott.

Even if they miss the game, Restore the Mississippi River Delta is hopeful that fans will be on the lookout in the weeks to come for the real stars of the day — the children of Louisiana’s coast.

According to Cochran, “These kids are the real stars of Sunday’s game. Their message, however, is one that will resonate long after the game ends. The restoration and protection of Louisiana’s coast is for their future and the future of our entire region. As our star quarterback Drew Brees has said, let’s all come together and work to give back to our state and communities and accomplish great things together.”

The coalition is hoping to bring awareness to the issue of coastal land loss as told through the children’s voices because, ultimately, this is about their future.

“It’s very important for my generation to care about this issue,” said Madeline Heymann, a 13-year-old New Orleans

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native who appears in the campaign. “This is our future. Without action, our home and state are in danger.”

Louisiana’s wetlands feed and fuel the nation, and the erosion of these ecosystems is the greatest conservation issue our nation is currently facing. Louisiana contains five of the nation’s 15 largest shipping ports by tonnage, provides 30 percent of commercial fishing landings in the lower 48 states, and generates $9.3 billion per year in tourism.

To date, Louisiana has lost 1.2 million acres of land. Recent catastrophes, such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the BP oil disaster exacerbated this coastal crisis. Without action, Louisiana is projected to lose up to an additional 4,000 square miles over the next 50 years.

There are many ways to get involved in the fight to save coastal Louisiana. From volunteering to contacting elected officials to attending public meetings and other events, all Americans have the power to make a difference in restoring Louisiana’s coast. To view the campaign or get involved, visit RestoreTheCoast.org.

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The U.S. industry has rebounded along with oil prices, but job growth has been limited mostly to inland shale fields, where drilling is less costly than the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Economists and analysts say that is beginning to change as companies drive down the break-even cost of Gulf drilling and oil prices have risen.

Louisiana economist Loren Scott told local business people that he expects the area to gain 700 jobs this year and 2,100 in 2020 as oil prices rise and offshore drilling picks up.

Louisiana’s unemployment rate, 4.3 percent in December, was down from 4.5 percent in November but up from 4 percent a year ago. Across the U.S., only Alaska, the District of Columbia and West Virginia posted higher jobless rates, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The U.S. jobless rate was 3.7 percent in December, up from 3.5 percent in November but down from 3.9 percent a year ago.

Among trends in Tuesday’s report: 1. The local workforce continues to shrink. The area’s civilian labor force totaled 85,554 in December, down 928 for the month and 2,408 for the year.

The figure is down from 107,577 in August 2014, a 20 percent decline. Since the oil bust began, one of every five people in the labor force have left Terrebonne and Lafourche, gone back to school or otherwise stopped looking for work. In December, 3,621 residents were unemployed and looking for work, 312 fewer than November and 44 fewer than a year ago.

2. The area has lost

nearly one-third of its oilfield jobs since the bust began, but the numbers are rising slowly. Jobs directly involved in oil and gas exploration and production have remained nearly steady since April. The total, 5,400, is down 100 for the month but up 200 from a year ago. And it’s down 2,300, or 31 percent, since August 2014.

The trend is similar for oilfield-service jobs.

About 4,500 people held such jobs in December, down 200 for the month and 100 for the year. The total is down 1,700, or

Louisiana ranks high for pedestrian danger, deaths

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana ranks among the most dangerous areas for pedestrians in a new national report.

The state is listed as fourth in the nation for pedestrian fatalities in the report released by Smart Growth America.

In Louisiana, 1,047 walkers were hit and killed by drivers from 2008 through 2017, an average of 2.25 for every 100,000 people.

Baton Rouge is listed as 12th among the top 20 metro areas on the “Pedestrian Danger Index.” The report says the city had 182 pedestrian deaths over the decade, averaging more than 2 deaths for every 100,000 people.

The report says the number of people struck and killed by drivers while walking increased 35 percent nationally over the decade.

The report suggests better crosswalks, sidewalks and other infrastructure to make it safer for walkers. ___

Nungesser urges Louisiana residents to travel their state

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Louisiana’s chief tourism ambassador, has an idea for where his state’s residents should vacation: close to home.

As part of Tuesday’s “National Plan for Vacation Day,” Nungesser urged Louisianans to book trips around the state. The Republican lieutenant governor says they should see a part of the state they haven’t seen. He encouraged them to visit LouisianaTravel.com .

Nungesser says Louisiana residents earned an estimated 34.7 million vacation days in 2017, but didn’t use 8.9 million of those

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30 percent, since August 2014.

3. The losses have been worse for shipbuilding and other maritime jobs, but the decline has also slowed. The local offshore maritime industry employed 3,300 people in December, the same since April and no change for the month or year. The local maritime industry has shed 2,900 jobs, or 48 percent, since the oil bust began.

4. The area’s average pay is the highest among the state’s nine metro areas.

Employees in Terrebonne and Lafourche earned an av-

erage hourly wage of $26.53 last month, up 55 cents from a year ago. That equates to a salary of $55,182 a year.

The next closest metro area was Baton Rouge, with an average hourly wage of $26.20 in December.

The figures released are not adjusted for seasonal variations, including temporary jobs businesses add or eliminate routinely at certain times of the year.

days — 25 percent of them.

The lieutenant governor’s office says National Plan for Vacation Day is a country-wide effort to encourage people to schedule their vacation time. ___

leased the list, which says several clergy members were accused multiple times. Duca says the list will be updated and names will be added as more information is collected.

It includes clergy who were accused within the diocese’s territory before and after it formed in 1961 and clergy not accused in the diocese’s territory but named as credibly accused by other dioceses.

Two of the named clergy members remained in ministry until their deaths. One of the named clergy members was also a former Lafayette police officer, and more than a dozen of the clergy members are listed as deceased.

LA diocese names 37 clergy members accused of abuse

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has released the names of 37 clergy members it says were credibly accused of sexually abusing children or vulnerable adults.

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LSU, Orgeron in contract extension talks

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

A person familiar with the situation says LSU and coach Ed Orgeron have begun work on the framework of a contract extension with the hope of putting it before the university system’s board of supervisors in March.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because negotiations are ongoing and have not been announced.

LSU went 10-3 with a Fiesta Bowl victory over Central Florida this past season, which was Orgeron’s second full season in charge since he took over after Les Miles’ firing four games into the 2016 season.

The 2018 campaign

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was LSU’s best in five years and improved Orgeron’s overall record to 25-9 as LSU coach as either an interim or permanent basis.

Orgeron’s current salary pays a base of $3.5 million plus incentives and runs through the 2021 season. ___ More AP college football: https://apnews.com/tag/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

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Joseph “Joe” Pitre, Sr., 90, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow. Religious services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Jane Pitre; sons, Joseph Pitre, Jr. (companion, Kathy), Jesse Pitre (Gwen), Lee Pitre; daughters, Christine LeBouef (Will), Paulette Cox (Richard); sister, Nevette Doucet; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Sidonia Pitre; daughters, Michelle and Rochelle Pitre; grandson, Isreal LeBouef; brothers, Tarro and James Pitre; and sister, Hazel Hunter.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. __________________

Thelma S. Galjour, 89 a native and resident of Larose, La passed away on Tuesday January 29, 2019.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 2, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon with burial in the church cemetery.

Thelma is survived by her children, Alton P. Galjour, Wayne A. Galjour (Bobbie M. Galjour) and Susan M. Galjour: brothers, Weston Smith, and Russell Smith; sisters, Delores S. Curole, Amelia S. Rebstock, Janet S. Triche and Rosita S. Triche; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.

Thelma is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Rene A. Galjour; parents, Preslich Smith and Lionelle Duet Smith; grandchildren, Shawn Galjour and Lance Galjour; brother, Collin Smith; and sister, Alma S. Adams.

Thelma was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.

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Two men were arrested after deputies found methamphetamine and other drugs during a traffic stop in Larose on Thursday.

Ronnie Delaune, 45, of Larose faces several drug charges following the stop. Darby Smith, 46, of Larose was also arrested on active warrants.

On Thursday, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Jason Street in Larose when they noticed several small baggies containing suspected methamphetamine near the driver’s seat.

Delaune was also found to have suspected marijuana, additional methamphetamine, Suboxone, and drug paraphernalia in his possession.

Deputies also identified one of Delaune’s passengers as Darby Smith who had two active warrants, and he was also placed under arrest. Smith was found to have drug paraphernalia in his possession.

Delaune was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana (2nd Offense), Possession of Suboxone, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and failure to use a turn signal.

Smith was booked on two warrants for Contempt of Court, and he was also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both are being held in the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. Their bonds have not yet been set.

Citizens are reminded that any drug activity can be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region. Tips can be submitted by phone at 1800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestop-

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Suspected drug dealer arrested during traffic stop in Cut Off

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JANUARY 30, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jade Alexander, 22, Galliano. Contempt of court.

Kendrick Johnson, 39, Houma. Identity theft (Felony).

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Alton Guidry, 36, of Lockport and Trent Sanamo, 40, of Katy, Texas, were found to have drugs in their possession. Guidry also had an outstanding warrant for meth distribution.

On January 29, narcotics agents observed Alton Guidry driving his truck on LA Highway 1 in Cut Off. Due to Guidry having an active warrant for Distribution of Methamphetamine, agents conducted a traffic stop in the area of West 79th Street. Guidry was immediately taken into custody without incident. Agents discovered paraphernalia in the truck which belonged to Guidry.

Sanamo was found to have methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his possession.

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Guidry

Sanamo

South Lafourche Substation for booking.

Upon arrival, Guidry denied having any contraband on his person.

During a strip search, Guidry was found to have suspected heroin and three pills listed as Schedule III controlled substances.

Guidry was charged with Possession of Heroin, Drug Paraphernalia, and a Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance. He was also charged with Taking Contraband to a Penal Institution, and he was booked on the warrant for Distribution of Methamphetamine. His bond is set at $39,500.

Sanamo was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia.

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Sunday, February 3, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

For a civilization to succeed, the family must succeed and flourish

Building a strong family life is an important task of families of all sizes and backgrounds. Trying to establish strong family ties is difficult in our secular world today.

All too often today we read about one family member killing or injuring another family member. The family must be the core that holds society together.

I found some quotes dealing with what some great minds thought family life should look like. I present them to you to see if your family can meet these ideals.

Bob Ladouceur, a De la Salle High School football coach in Concord, California said, “Our tradition calls for a commitment to accountability.

This is not an assumption – this is a promise that I will be there for you; and I can count on you being there for me.”

Family members are accountable to each other. The more privileges we have, the more we are responsible to each other. The security of a family depends on our being responsible to each other.

Sir Josiah Stamp, an English economics who died in 1941 said, “It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.”

Applying this to the family, if a child has no responsibilities when growing up in a family and gets everything handed to him or her “on a silver platter,” this is the type of person who will probably be crippled for life and never want to move out of their parents’ house.

Brad Henry, a former governor of Oklahoma, said, “Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.”

No one has a perfect family. All of our families are a little dysfunctional.

However, if we listen to what our parents are trying to tell us, evaluate it and apply it to our lives, we will probably be better off.

American writer, Deb Caletti, described the role of love in a family. She said, “That’s what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you’re not so lovable.”

Parents usually “pick up their children” when they have fallen.

True love is stronger than mistakes. However, we all must learn from our mistakes. If love exists among members of a

family, you will usually find a happy home, not a perfect home, but a happy one.

Virginia Satir, an American Author who is known especially for her approach to family therapy, once said, “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.”

We are not supposed to be carbon copies of our parents. We will pick up some of their similar traits but God has made each of us different – with special gifts and characteristic.

Each family member must get in touch with their own giftedness, develop it, and use it for the common good.

A French Proverb says, “Children have more need of models than critics.”

Children see horrible models on television and the movies. They first need to see their parents and other adults as models. If parents are never around, they will be poor models. Being a model is more important than making a lot of money.

Desmond Tutu, a South African Anglican cleric and theologian known for his work as a human rights activist, reminds us, “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”

In another place he said, “God’s dream is that you and I and all of us will realize that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion.”

Catholic Foundation hosts Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle

The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana announces its inaugural Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle, a new initiative dedicated to bringing together a group of women to learn about the needs in the diocese and community, and to raise awareness and funds for philanthropic giving.

To kick off the Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle, the Catholic Foundation will host a Mass with Bishop Fabre on Saturday, March 16th at St. Thomas Aquinas in Thibodaux, followed by a brunch at Nicholls.

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

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

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

Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

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

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

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

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

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

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Reverend Samuel Triplett, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Toby Brogden

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church

233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

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

Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m.

Pastor John Marks, Church: 632-4119

Trinity Baptist Church

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

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

Crosspoint Church

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

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

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Gulf Coast Baptist Church

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow

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

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

Bethel Baptist Church

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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

Pastor Jimmy Autin

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

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

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

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

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m.

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

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday Mass 5:15 p.m.

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

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

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

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

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

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

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

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

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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

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

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

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

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

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

Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

632-7575

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108 East 90th Street - Galliano

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Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

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

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

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

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

504-915-5019

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

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

Insurance Agents

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

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

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

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

Thursday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Open Door Revival Center

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

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Steering Committee members pictured at left include Bonnie Brady Babin, Wanda Birdsall, Rene Danos David, Charlotte Bollinger, Emelie Cheramie, Mary Duplantis, Susan David, Brenda Riviere, Kelly Thibodaux, and Amy Ponson.

Not pictured are Ginny Corte, Charlotte Randolph, and Andree Casey.

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

Please remember to thank them for their support.

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

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

Full Gospel Temple #2

As part of the kick off brunch, women interested are welcome to gather to learn about organizations and their needs, and decide together which projects to fund. There will also be opportunities to share ideas, serve with one another and, of course, plenty of time to socialize.

For more information about the Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle, visit www.catholicfoundationsl.org. If interested in joining, contact Amy Ponson at 985-850-3116 or aponson@htdiocese.org.

House of Prayer

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

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

985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

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

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

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

MORMON

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

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

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SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia:

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

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

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

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