Sunday, January 6, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Louisiana hopes to reduce inmates returning to prison

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Officials in Louisiana hope to reduce the number of inmates who return to prison after additional crimes by resuming a program that W was successful over a decade-long period.

The Advocate reports that prison officials hope a renewed federal grant on recidivism and money saved by criminal justice reforms will allow them to build on the success from the last decade when former inmates returned to prison at decreasing rates.

State officials plan to bring back a program

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Webre), and he was kind enough to cook the meals. They HOUMA, La. (AP) — After budget cuts have a beautiful new facility forced Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry with a large kitchen that can Larpenter to end his meal service for the cook a lot of meals.”

Terrebonne Council on Aging, the proLafourche inmates will gram has found a new home. begin cooking the meals Jan. 7, Y completed Edmonson said.

Inmates from the newly Lafourche Parish jail will soon be cooking Lafourche sheriff’s Lt. meals for the organization, said Diana N. Brennan Matherne said inEdmonson, Terrebonne Council on Agingt mates will prepare just under executive director.

3,000 meals a day at the new V the Sheriff’s Office SSince March 1998, MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT jail, which recently held its• VALENTINE • LAROSE inmate prepared meals C work program • has GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE grand opening. About 800-900 for the Council on Aging. Trusties did the meals will go toward TerreSubmitted Photo cooking for the council in their jail bonne and 460-470 will be for kitchen, located on the third floor of the the Lafourche Council on Meals will be prepared in the new kitchen at the newly opened Lafourche Parish Correctional Facility in ThiboTerrebonne Parish Courthouse.

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However, Larpenter eliminated the About 567 meals will be daux. service after his proposed 0.5 percent cooked for the Head Start provate, non-profit group that has a coopersales tax increase failed in November. gram and 900-1,050 will go to the inmates ative endeavor agreement to provide serv“When I realized there was no way we themselves, Matherne said. ices and facilities to those 60 years and could continue the program in TerreThe Council on Aging is largely sup- older in the parish using that tax money. bonne, I knew we would have to find an ported through a 7.5-mill property tax apIt also receives some state and federal alternative place for the meals,” Edmon- proved by Terrebonne Parish voters, money. son said. “I called (Lafourche Sheriff Craig Edmonson said. The organization is a priSee Meals Page 3-A

By DAN COPP, The Houma Courier

Fertitta announces his candidacy for Lafourche Parish President

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Golden Meadow Police asking for help in locating stolen “Welcome” sign

Golden Meadow Chief of Police Reggie Pitre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons wanted for stealing a welcome sign for the Town of Golden Meadow.

At 11:05 a.m. on December 27, 2018, a Golden Meadow Police officer observed the sign was missing.

The sign was located on the north end of the town limit in the median on LA Highway 3235. The officer observed eight screws on the ground which had been removed

from where the sign was secured to the posts. It is unknown exactly when the sign was stolen.

Anyone with any information on this case is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org.

Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

I, Joseph “Joe” Fertitta, am announcing my candidacy for Lafourche Parish President.

A native of Joe Fertitta Golden Meadow and a resident of Thibodaux, I graduated from South Lafourche High School and attended Louisiana State University and Nicholls State where I majored in agriculture.

I have served in parish government for 12 years as the District 4 Lafourche Parish Councilman. I was also a member of the Civil Service and Home Rule Charter Commissions, Council Chair, and Library Liaison. I am a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Library, and Knights of Columbus Council 8906.

In the past years our parish has faced many struggles. Declining revenues, the closing of busiSee Fertitta Page 3-A

A look back at Lafourche’s top 10 stories of 2018 The relative stability comes after the local oil-based economy lost 16,000 jobs — nearly one of every five — since mid2014 as low crude prices sparked layoffs and work slowdowns.

Scott predicts the area will add 700 jobs this year and another 2,100 jobs in 2020, driven largely by oilfield gains.

But that will hinge on whether oil prices rise to around $80 a barrel after posting their biggest yearly drop since 2015.

U.S. benchmark crude closed at $45.41 a barrel Monday, down 25 percent for the year.

2. NEW JAIL OPENS Officials cut the ribbon on Lafourche’s new jail Dec. 19, replacing a facility long described as antiquated.

The $40 million complex, near the old jail on La. 3185,

By Julia Arenstam and Dan Copp Daily Comet, Houma Today Staff Writers

Here is a rundown of Lafourche’s top 10 stories of 2018.

1. OIL BUST HITS BOTTOM A report from a wellknown Louisiana economist summarizes the state of Houma-Thibodaux’s economy since an offshore oil bust began four years ago.

“After much bloodletting, the corner appears to have been turned,” Loren Scott’s annual forecast, released in September, says. “The numbers obviously do not show great growth, but at least they are up.”

The area lost 100 jobs in 2018 through November, preliminary state figures show.

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Built in 1976, the current jail holds about 245 inmates.

Lack of space forced the Sheriff’s Office to send inmates to other parishes at higher cost.

The new jail will house more than 500 inmates, with room to grow, and will focus on rehabilitation, officials said.

3. KILLER SENTENCED TO DEATH David Brown of Houma, convicted of killing a Lockport woman and her two children six years ago, became the first person in 40 years sentenced to death for a crime committed in Lafourche.

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4. STUDENT DEATH THREATS Two Thibodaux High students were arrested in February after being accused of threatening to shoot and kill other students, authorities said.

Mason Dupre, 17, of Thibodaux, is charged with terrorizing. The other student, Keith Usea, 17, of Chackbay, was charged with terrorizing and simple assault.

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Anger Managment classes being offered at Bayou Council

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 twohour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, January10, 17, and 24th.

Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with $150 enrollment fee (money order only).

For more information call 985-446-0643. __________________

Monthly Pastor’s breakfast scheduled for Jan. 10

Pastor Morris Hunter would like to invite the local pastors to attend breakfast with him at the Hope Center on January 10 at 8:00 a.m.

Please join for a meal, prayer, and fellowship.

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Bayou Council sponsoring Hispanic Alcohol Information classes

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Hispanic Alcohol Information classes (a 6-hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only), from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 12.

To enroll, please report to Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with court paperwork, picture ID, and $225 money order only. Hours of enrollment are Monday through Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

For more information contact Bayou Council at 985-4460643. __________________

Registration begins this Monday for Lockport softball and volleyball

The Lockport softball and volleyball registration will be held January 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lockport ballpark, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Please have a check or money order for registration - cash will not be accepted. Coaches are also asked to register at this time. ___________________

Treasure your Blessings thrift store now open

Treasure your Blessings Thrift Store is located at 18274 East Main, corner of East 138th Street and open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They have mens, womens and kids clothing, shoes, home décor, dishes and lots more!

All proceeds of the thrift store to help local cancer patient.

Smoking Cessation Trust offfers quit tips for Louisiana smokers

NEW ORLEANS – As 2019 begins and many people make New Year’s resolutions, one resolution that consistently appears at the top of many lists is “quitting smoking.”

Louisiana currently ranks 48 out of 50 states for tobacco use according to the recently released 2018 Report from the United Health Foundation. Presently, 23.1% of the state’s adult population lights up. According to the CDC, the number of adult smokers in the U.S. is now estimated at 14% (as of 2017). The state’s overall health ranking is now 50, one spot down from 49 in 2017.

“With existing and potential smokers now being convinced on a daily basis that ‘safer somehow equals safe’ when it comes to new, high-tech cessation tools, unfortunately, we will continue to see a steady rise of Louisiana citizens smoking at even higher rates,” said Mike Rogers, CEO, Management Services. “To combat this challenge, the Trust continues to help people face their challenges by offering eligible smokers a variety of free products and services, as well as advocating for a rise in the age in which young people can purchase tobacco products to 21, to protect our youth from a lifetime of addiction to nicotine. To date, the Smoking Cessation Trust has enrolled more than 95,000 members with a goal of 200,000 by 2022.”

The Smoking Cessation Trust encourages Louisiana smokers to start the New Year cigarette-free by following these five quit steps from the CDC: Step 1: Set a Quit Date: Pick a date to quit smoking. This will give you enough time to prepare. Really think about your quit date. Avoid choosing a day where you know you will be busy, stressed, or tempted to smoke (for example, a night out with friends, days where you may smoke at work).

Step 2: Tell Family & Friends That You are Trying to Quit: Telling family, friends and

coworkers about a quit attempt can increase a smoker’s chances of success. By sharing what kind of support a smoker is looking for–either encouragement or accountability–the loved one can be involved in the process. The more people a smoker has in his corner, the more likely he is to succeed.

Have a spouse or friend who wants to quit too?

Do it together!

Step 3: Plan for Challenges While Quitting: Stopping smoking is not just about dealing with nicotine cravings. Many smokers need to work through the habitual tendencies surrounding cigarette use. By going to a group workshop run by a certified tobacco treatment specialist (“CTTS”) smokers can learn how to work through cravings and triggers like stress, boredom and nervousness without reaching for a cigarette. Many major hospitals across the state of Louisiana offer cessation counseling; contact the Trust for a full list.

Step 4: Remove Cigarettes and Other Tobacco from Your Home, Car and Work: You will be tempted to smoke during your quit. Stay strong; you can do it!

Removing things that remind you of smoking will get you ready to quit. A few good ideas are: • Throw away all your cigarettes and matches. Give or throw away your lighters and ashtrays. Remember the

ashtray and lighter in your car!

• Don’t save one pack of cigarettes “just in case.” Keeping even one pack just makes it easier to start smoking again.

• Remove the smell of cigarettes from your life. Make things clean and fresh at work‚ in your car‚ and at home.

Clean your drapes and clothes. Shampoo your car interior. You will be less tempted to light up if you don’t smell smoke.

• Have your dentist clean your teeth to get rid of smoking stains.

Your teeth will look amazing. When you quit smoking, they will always look that way.

Step 5: Talk with Your Doctor about Nicotine Replacement Therapy or Pharmaceutical Help: Smokers should

discuss cessation treatments with their doctor.

The Smoking Cessation Trust provides access to all recommended cessation methods through their provider partners across Louisiana; knowing an individual’s medical history, the doctor can suggest and prescribe pharmaceuticals or a nicotine replacement therapy that will work best for each smoker. Doctors can also talk about the benefits of quitting and what to expect.

For more information, to see testimonials of former smokers, to find a provider or to sign up for the Smoking Cessation Trust please visit www.smokefreela.org or call: 504-529-5665 or toll-free at 1-855-2596346.

Through the collaborative efforts of the Golden Meadow Lions Club, the Fore! Kids Foundation and the Volunteers for Family and Community, each pre-k child at North Larose Elementary, South Larose Elementary, Cut Off Elementary, Galliano Elementary and Golden Meadow Lower Elementary received the book titled A Christmas Gift for Corduroy during a parent activity at each school. Shantelle Toups (left) and Betsy Capeheart (right), pre-k teachers at Galliano Elementary, are shown receiving the books from Louise Adams, literacy chairman for VFC. Mrs. Adams stressed to the parents at the activity the importance of reading to their children as often as possible.

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Edmonson said she didn’t blame Larpenter for cutting the program and hopes the local economy will rebound.

“Sheriff Larpenter has been a very good friend for the Council on Aging,” she said. “For 20 years his inmates have prepared 3.5 million meals for us. It was his idea in the first place.

The parish bought all of the equipment, we provided the food and containers, the inmates cooked it and we delivered it. It was a wonderful, wonderful venture. I don’t think the sheriff wanted to do it this way but was forced to due to lack of funds. He’s always been there for the elderly.” ___ Information from: The Courier, http://www.houmatoday.com

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that focuses on inmates with both mental illness and substance abuse problems as they completed their sentences.

“We started actively cooperating in the community post-release to get them engaged; that had a significant effect,” Department of Corrections Assistant Secretary Rhett Covington said in an interview Wednesday.

Covington said the department previously had not been involved with inmates after their release.

The revised Second Chance Act program will work with prisoners returning to the Baton Rouge and St. Tammany areas before and after their release.

The state’s recidivism rate among highrisk and high-need inmates who returned to prison within three years dropped 12 percent between 2004 and 2014, according to a national justice organization.

Those numbers do not include all inmates in the Louisiana prison system, corrections spokesman Ken Pastorick said.

In 2011 and 2014, Louisiana’s prison system received two $600,000 grants to work with inmates with mental illness and substance abuse disorders. The New Beginnings pro-

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gram increased peer mentorship, improved inmates’ access to local service providers and support from probation and parole officers.

The 400 inmates involved in the program made the New Beginnings program one of the productive re-entry initiatives that helped reduce recidivism, according to the report from The Council of State Governments Justice Center.

Covington said without help, inmates with co-occurring mental illnesses and substance addictions return to prison after release almost automatically.

The program did not win federal funding for two years.

State Corrections Secretary James LeBlanc said after this federal grant of $750,000 runs out, he hopes to continue the work through their own funding. ___ Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com

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nesses, losses of jobs, a vanishing coastline, and flooding are a few of the issues that have continually plagued our area.

These are mentioned by the people I have spoken with throughout the parish. However, the biggest overall concern expressed is a parish government that can work together to solve these problems.

My experience in parish government, leadership skills and the ability to create a work environment conducive to team and consensus building are qualities that I would like to bring to the office of Parish President.

It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for the office of Lafourche Parish President.

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Both have since been released on bond, and their charges are pending.

They were among 14 students accused of similar threats across Lafourche, Terrebonne and Assumption in the two weeks following a Feb. 14 rampage that left 17 people dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., authorities said.

5. ELECTIONS Voters elected the parish’s first female district attorney, Kristine Russell, in March. Russell replaced Cam Morvant, who stepped down over health concerns.

Nine of the 15 Lafourche School Board members who take office this month will be newcomers after winning election in the fall. Many

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NEW PRESIDENT Jay Clune became the sixth president of Nicholls State University in January, succeeding Bruce Murphy.

Clune, a Houma native and Nicholls graduate, has advocated at the state Legislature for higher education and TOPS tuition funding, instituted the first faculty and staff pay raise in 10 years and pushed for new projects such as renovation of the campus greenhouse, library and student union.

The new president has spoken about his vision to expand the university into a lifelong learning environment, stretching from the students at the Little Colonels Academy to a future housing center for senior citizens.

9. THIBODAUX MASSACRE Researchers continued their efforts to locate and identify the remains of at least 30 people killed during a racially motivated attack nearly 150 years ago.

On Nov. 23, 1887, a mob of white men attacked black sugar plantation workers who were protesting a wage system that effectively kept them tied to the farms where they worked. Historians estimate 30-60 were murdered during the daylong attack.

The burial site wasn’t recorded, but researchers suspect it may be on property of American Legion Post 513 in Thibodaux, where initial tests led them to conclude further investigation is warranted. The project, funded by a nonprofit, seeks to locate and identify victims’ remains and provide proper burials.

10. PARISH ADMINISTRATORS The Lafourche Parish government has gone without a permanent administrator since February 2018 despite several nominations for a replacement.

The resignation of

Leif Haas at the end of January prompted a continuing dispute between Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle and the Parish Council over who should take the No. 2 job.

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jected all four. Two interim administrators have also been removed by the council by different means. Tommy Lasseigne was removed by a majority vote, while Brent Abadie was removed by a court after his nomination for the permanent job failed.

New Orleans: lowest number of killings in 47 years

State medical pot tests cause conflict of interest concerns

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s only operating medical marijuana grower is concerned about the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s plan to test the crop itself instead of using third-party laboratories.

The president of licensed grower GB Sciences Louisiana, John Davis, tells The Advocate that the new regulatory scheme complicates procedures such as appealing contested test results.

Marijuana grown by the state’s two approved producers is supposed to be tested by an independent laboratory to ensure the crop’s safety.

But the state agriculture department says all laboratories that responded to its request for proposals failed to meet state requirements, leaving it to temporarily conduct the tests.

The law allowing medical marijuana in Louisiana was passed in 2016, and Davis says the greater than twoyear delay in solving the laboratory issue is concerning.

Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com ___

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans logged the lowest number of killings in 47 years during 2018, but an analyst notes that the murder rate remains among the nation’s highest.

The 145 homicides in the city in 2018 marked the lowest total since 116 in 1971. It also marked the second drop in a row: from 174 in 2016 to 157 in 2017 and 145 last year.

The murder rate is about 37 per 100,000 residents. That’s at best fourth-highest and might be No. 3, crime analyst and City Council consultant Jeff Asher told The New Orleans Advocate.

St. Louis and Baltimore have the highest rates, and either Detroit and New Orleans will be next, he said.

It would take a further significant reduction for New Orleans to drop to No. 5, he said.

Asher also noted that while 2018 saw the fewest murders in New Orleans since 1971, the city had a lower murder rate in 1985, when there were 152 slayings and more than 500,000 residents.

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campaigned promising to reduce the board’s size from 15 to nine members.

Among other races, Thibodaux Mayor Tommy Eschete was elected to his third term, unopposed for the second election in a row, a first for the city.

6. COUNCILMEN’S FEUD A fight between two Lafourche Parish councilmen made headlines.

Parish Councilman Jerry LaFont was granted a temporary restraining order against Councilman James Bourgeois.

LaFont claimed Bourgeois threatened his life after a council meeting in April.

Bourgeois was charged with simple battery and has been arrested twice for violating the restraining order, once in June and again in September.

Bourgeois was convicted in September for filing false public records after a jury found he did not live in his home in Raceland. After the conviction, Bourgeois was suspended from his council seat and an interim replacement was named.

The restraining order was set to expire at the end of 2018.

7. SCHOOL ISSUES Declining revenue prompted the Lafourche School Board to cut $6 million from its budget in March. The cuts eliminated 20 percent of the system’s bus drivers and left many positions unfilled. Teaching positions were unaffected.

A new Chackbay Elementary opened in August, and the system installed artificial turf at its three high school football stadiums.

In December, Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews retired after nearly 14 years. The board chose Louis Voiron, the system’s human resources director, as the new superintendent.

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CRAIG VERDIN

Craig Verdin, Jr. 37, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018.

Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, January 4th from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

Craig is survived by his wife, Alexis M. Verdin; son, Ryan Verdin; and daughter, Ellie Verdin.

Craig was a loving father and wonderful husband. He will be greatly missed.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

FOREST DOMINGUE

Forest A. Domingue, 86 a native and resident of Larose, La. passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2019.

Visitation was Friday January 4, at Holy Rosary Church from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of a Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial in the Church Cemetery.

Forest is survived by his daughter, Debbie (Michael) George; grandchildren, Kayla Benoit, Cody George, Jaime Watts, Forest Callais and Zachary Alario; son-in-law; Alton Alario, Jr.; and 13 Great-grandchildren.

Forest is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley O. Domingue; parents, Amaday Frank Domingue and Cecille Chouest Domingue; daughter, Gail Alario; brothers, Peter and Edward Domingue and Joseph Chouest; sister, Enola Cheramie; and grandson, Allen Sassoni.

Forest was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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MARY DUET

Mary Duet, 84 a native of Georgia and a resident of Cut Off, La. passed away on January 1, 2019.

Visitation will be Saturday January 5, 2018 at SamartMothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, La. from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Mary is survived by her children, Mark P. Bouvier, Faye (Nu) Cheramie, and Linda (Thaddus) Adams; grandchildren, Melisa (John) Adams, Vicki Billiot, Bryan (Katrina) Cheramie, Britney Adams, Brandon Adams, Camellia Bouvier, John Thomas Bouvier, and Kaitlyn Bouvier; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Paul Cheramie; son, Clyde Jason Cheramie; brothers, James Willard Verret, Henry Verret Jr. and sister Veda Leonard.

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Arrest reports

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

DECEMBER 29, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Dontrell Allen, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Faustin Williams, 40, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

DECEMBER 30, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Garrett Dugas, 29, Pierre Part. Contempt of court.

James Dupre, 37, Lockport. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of Vyvanse.

Clinton Keplinger IV, 28, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Alejandro Pineda, 29, Cut Off. False imprisonment (Misd).

Domestic abuse battery of a pregnant victim with child endangerment (Felony).

Thibodaux Police Department Jawuan Robertson, 23, Raceland. Theft (Felony).

Louisiana State Police Timothy Terrebonne, 32, Galliano. Prohibited acts-schedule 11. Reckless operation without accident. Possession of Adderall (Felony). Prohibited acts-schedule1. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd).

DECEMBER 31, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Gianni Ballard, 20, Thibo-

daux. Contempt of court.

Chrissy Billiot, 37, Lockport. Home invasion (Felony) (Person).

Michael Businelle Sr., 50, Gray. Simple assault (Misd).

Theft (Misd).

Golden Meadow Police Department Jordon Plaisance, 29,Galliano. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (Misd).

Shawn Poindexter, 41, Lockport.

Home invasion (Felony) (Person).

Jerry Richards, 24, Lockport. Home invasion (Felony) (Person).

Michael Rockwell Sr., 49, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Chamrick Green, 27, Thibodaux. Illegal use of controlled drug in presence of persons under 17 years old (Misd). Possession of marijuana-2nd offense (Misd). Resisting an officer (Misd). Contempt of court (4 CTS).

Gavin Washington, 30, Thibodaux. Driver must be licensed (2nd or subsequent).

Turnin movements and required signals. Resisting an officer.

Child passenger restraint system (5 CTS). Contempt of court (3 CTS).

JANUARY 1, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Adriann Bertrand, 36, Raceland. Disturbing the peace.

Appearing in an intoxicated condition (Misd).

Kenneth Chelette, 28, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property (Misd).

Robert Gilbert, 41, Gray.

Fugitive (2 CTS).

Carl Miller, 49, Houma.

Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Mathew Medice, 26, Houma. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia

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(Misd). Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Daniel Raby, 30, Bourg.

Battery of a police officer (Misd).

Thibodaux Police Department Kim Chiasson, 57, Chackbay. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Lee Livas, 37, Thibodaux.

Domestic abuse battery. Simple battery.

Trevor Leblanc, 22, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery (Felony).

Louisiana State Police Ashleigh Scott, 35, Houma. D.W.I.-1st offense(Bac .08 to .15) (Misd). Careless operation.

Gabriel Guerra, 49, Marrero. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). Possession of al alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles.

Lockport Police Department Tony Vedros, 27, Lockport.

Disturbing the peace-offensive, derisive, annoying words to another (Misd).

Golden Meadow Police Department Jim Macias, 55, Golden Meadow. Domestic abuse battery (Misd).

JANUARY 2, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kristy Aleman, 29, Houma.

Contempt of court. Fugitive.

Errol Beaulieu, 63, Houma.

Fugitive (2 CTS).

Stephanie Courtney, 30, Morgan City. Contempt of court.

Chas Ingram, 38, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Jhyrn Poindexter, 29, Raceland.

Simple battery (Misd).

Sierra Verdin, 26, Houma.

Domestic abuse battery (Felony).

Faustin Williams, 40, Thibodaux. Distribution/manufacture crack cocaine (Felony).

Thibodaux Police Department Casederall Dock Jr., 27, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (Misd). Simple criminal damage to property.

Delvin Edmond, 27, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses (Felony).

Sunday, January 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Galliano man arrested on multiple charges; Cut Off woman wanted

Golden Meadow Chief of Police Reggie Pitre is announcing the arrest of Justin Savoie Savoie of Galliano.

On December 28, 2018, officers of the G o l d e n Meadow Dupuy Police Department noticed suspicious activity at a N. Bayou Drive residence.

Officers made contact with Savoie and a Lori Dupuy of Cut Off. During the encounter Dupuy gave a false name to the officers. When the officers went into the residence to locate Dupuy, she had fled the scene. Officers detained Savoie and, during a pat down, discovered a concealed handgun, marijuana and a pipe on his person.

Savoie was arrested and transported to the South Lafourche Substation. During Savoie’s

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Sunday, January 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Standing up for gospel values may not be popular in our world today

On March 24, 1980, a lone gunman stepped out of his car, rested his rifle on the car door and aimed it at the church.

Through the wide-open doors he could see directly up the long aisle to his target, an archbishop who was just finishing his homily at Mass that morning. A shot rang out, and so ended the life of Oscar A. Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador.

For the previous three years, Oscar Romero preached the gospel to all his people, and had denounced the sins, murders and torturers who were destroying his country. Using the archdiocesan radio station, he spoke to all the people, and everyone listened to him. To the poor, he was the “voice of those who have no voice.” To the rich and powerful, he was a Communist and an enemy of the state. The rich and powerful publicly denounced him.

“We have never preached violence,” Romero said, “except the violence of love, which left Christ nailed to a cross, the violence that we must each do to ourselves to overcome our selfishness and such cruel inequalities among us.”

What kind of gospel would it be, Romero asked, that did not provoke a crisis in you?

This is what many people would like: pleasant, pious considerations that do not bother people. That type of gospel never hurts anyone, and never helps anyone, either. No, the gospel is courageous, and it makes demands on us, even to the giving of our lives.

Romero gave a simple message to his people and those in power.

“The Church says to the rich: Do not sin by misusing your money. It says to the powerful: Do not misuse your political influence. Do not misuse your weapons. Do not misuse your power.”

The abuse of power and position has brought great suffering to millions of people. The greed of the powerful has caused the financial crisis we went through several years ago. Yet all of us are tempted to misuse our power over others.

What is the message many people hear today?

A major Christian organization took a survey a few years ago of the 10 most popular radio and TV ministers. They evaluated their sermons and the result was that 75% of their message focused on what we might call “feel good” preaching.

The themes ranged from: “You are a special child of God and you have a right to receive

every physical blessing God has promised. Just believe and you will receive!” to “Everyone gets an A+ in God’s School of Faith.”

One minister had just finished constructing a two million-dollar home for himself and was praising God for being so good to him and his family.

When we sugarcoat the Word of God, we have no sense of God, or no sense of justice, nor will we be expecting anything. We will fall into our lazy ways of living.

Then the Gospel will be only a storybook. It will have no power to touch us, move us, or bring us to life.

This is what Romero said for the 1978 Advent Season, “Advent should caution us to discover in each brother or sister

that we greet, in each friend whose hand we shake, in each beggar who asks for bread, in each worker who wants to use the right to join a union, in each peasant who looks for work in the coffee groves, the face of Christ.

“Then it would not be possible to rob them, to cheat them, to deny them their rights. They are Christ, and whatever is done to them, Christ will take as done to him.

This is what Advent is – Christ living among us.”

Archbishop Oscar Romero was canonized a saint by Pope Francis on October 14 of this year.

A bullet stopped that brave beating heart, but it could not silence his voice. Oscar Romero is a voice in the wilderness of worldly greed, a voice calling to us today.

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

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The V.H. Boudreaux Senior Citizens Center in Lockport held it’s monthly birthday party on Dec. 18. Those celebrating birthdays in December were Geraldine Pierce, Marie Eschette, Nellie Orgeron, Rita Bonvillian, Rachel Champagne and Naomi Barrios.

Seniors who would like to join in for birthday parties, cards, pokeno, exercise or lunch can call 532-5930. Please call or stop by the center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is served daily for seniors 60 and over. Meals must be ordered the day before.

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

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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

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

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

B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats Martin Quarters (985) 632-2727

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

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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

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Insurance Agents

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The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

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

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

Thursday Night Service 7 p.m.

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

GIS

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

Open Door Revival Center

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

632-7575

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

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

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

SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia:

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

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

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

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