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Sunday, January 8, 2017
Murder trials set for this year
Fifteen murder cases are set for trial this year in Terrebonne, Lafourche and Assumption parishes, though dates are all subject to change. In Lafourche, Toronzo Thompkins, 38, and Traveyon Blackledge, 21, are set for trial Jan. 24. They are charged with W second-degree murder in the shootings of Nikki Landry, 41, and Harry Lefort, 54. The victims’ bodies were found Sept. 22, 2013, in Landry’s Larose apartment. Investigators believe Thompkins ordered Blackledge, who is his son, and See Trials Page 5-A
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PARISHWIDE REC. ADVISORY BOARD 6:00 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex
SO. LAF. LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m. 17904 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano LAF. PORT COMMISSION (Committees) 6:00 p.m. Hwy. 308 - Galliano
AMERICAN LEGION #259 6:30 p.m. - Golden Meadow
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 S.L. BEACHFRONT DEV. 6:00 p.m. - So. Laf. Library 16241 E. Main - Galliano
LAF. PORT COMMISSION (Board) 10:30 a.m. Hwy. 308 - Galliano AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. - Galliano
LAF. ANIMAL SHELTER Advisory Board - 6:00 p.m. NSU President’s Room Picciola Hall, 901 E. 1st St. THURSDAY, JAN. 12
LAF. PORT COMMISSION Public Scoping Meeting 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex
Quirk may shield US coast during busy hurricane seasons
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A climatic quirk seems to be slightly shielding V hurricane S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINEthe•U.S. LAROSE coast during busy seasons, often weakening major C • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE storms just as they approach America’s beaches, a new study finds. That could help explain why it’s been more than 11 years since a major hurricane with winds of more than 110 mph has hit the United States mainland. Last year’s Hurricane Matthew was a perfect example of this uniquely American “protective barrier” of stronger crosswinds and cooler coastal waters, according to the study’s author, climate scientist Jim Kossin of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Matthew devastated Haiti as a monster storm hitting land with 145 mph winds, threatened Florida as a major hurricane and then fizzled as it finally came ashore in South CarPhoto by Babs olina, barely registering as a hurriGolden Meadow Frank’s Supervalu deli workers Stella Angelle and Amanda Mize finish up a king cane with 75 mph winds. cake, one of the many made fresh daily at the store. Kossin’s study published Now that the Christmas holidays are behind us, it’s time for Carnival season. This year Mardi Wednesday in the journal Nature Gras falls on February 28. found that shifts in air and ocean conditions over decades work together to weaken major storms along the U.S. coast. See Quirk Page 5-A
Floods, riots and budgets: A look back at 2016’s biggest stories
TUESDAY, JAN. 10
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By REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It was a year of protracted budget negotiations for a cash-strapped state, headline-grabbing shootings of two exNFL players, widespread protests on the streets of the capitol and flooding — lots of flooding. As 2016 is now over, The Associated Press looks back at the year’s biggest stories: — A SAINTS’ SHOOTING: On April 9 an altercation in New Orleans between two drivers quickly spun out of control and former Saints star Will Smith was shot and killed. New Orleans resident Cardell Hayes, who once played semipro football himself, was charged with the crime as well as wounding Smith’s wife. Hayes’ described the shooting as self-defense but was convicted of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter. — WATER, WATER, WATER: Massive floods swept through the northern part of the state in March, sending thousands of people fleeing their homes. But as bad as those floods were, they
paled in comparison to the epic floods that hit southern Louisiana in August. Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes in an armada of boats, helicopters and National Guard trucks after torrential rains fell in a matter of hours. Many residents are still not able to return to their homes. — SENATE: U.S. Senator David Vitter’s decision to step down last year after losing the governor’s race set off a scramble to fill his Senate seat. The race featured an eclectic 24-candidate field, which was notable for the inclusion of white supremacist David Duke as well as prostitution allegations against a sitting congressman who then failed to make the runoff. Republican state Treasurer John Kennedy, always the front-runner in the race, ended up winning a runoff with Democrat Foster Campbell in December. — ALTON STERLING: Two white officers approach a black man outside a Baton Rouge convenience store on a hot July night.
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Hurricane Matthew, after devastating Haiti, skirted along the Florida coast hen fizzled as it came ashore in South Carolina last October.
Our area sure seems to have a lot of issues with bridges lately. According to a notice from Lafourche Parish Government, the Valentine Bridge crossing Bayou Lafourche will now be closed to vehicle traffic for an undetermined amount of time due to various issues. Once a reopening date is determined, a notice to the public will be published.
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Anger mgmt. classes to begin Jan. 12
Pastoral breakfast RSVPs needed by Mon.
Pastor Morris Hunter of Christian Family Center invites all pastors to a breakfast on January 12 at the Hope Center, 18100 East Main in Galliano, for a morning of encouragement, prayer and fellowship over a delicious meal. Breakfast is served at 8 a.m. RSVP to 985-325-4673 by January 9.
Baseball registration to begin Jan. 10
The Larose-Cut Off recreational baseball league is accepting online registration for the upcoming 2017 Spring Baseball Season for all youth ages 5-15. Registration is $50 per child, with a $5 discount per sibling. Any youth from Raceland to Grand Isle is welcomed. Individuals not wishing to register online will be able to register in person on Tuesdays, January 10, 17 and 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the concession stand next to the Larose ball field. Team drafting will take place at the end of January. FMI contact Blaine Curole at (985) 696-3592.
Parent ed. classes to begin Jan. 11
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Parent Education classes, , from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25and February 1 and 8 at 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux. Participants must attend all five sessions in order to be completed. Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed. For more information call 985-446-0643.
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, January 12, 19, and 26. 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.
Orders due Jan. 13 for lunch fundraiser
A lunch fundraiser will be held on Friday, January 20 to benefit eight-year-old boy, Davis Collins, son of Jared and Lona Collins. Davis was born with a heart defect and has undergone several surgeries and will go through more surgeries as well as therapy in the near future. For $8, each plate lunch will include ground meat spaghetti, peas, bread and dessert. Orders must be placed by Friday, January 13. Orders of five or more at one location can be delivered. Individual orders can be picked up at Vision Communications Cafeteria on West 9th Street in Larose between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Checks should be made payable to the Lions Club, who is sponsoring the fundraiser. Orders from Larose to Golden Meadow can be sent to rasaints1944@gmail.com or for the Lockport area can be sent to sueboll@bellsouth.net. By January 13, order by emailing the company name, contact name, number and email, delivery address, number of lunches, whether it will be delivered (five or more) or picked up and preferred time of delivery (10 – 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon, or noon to 1 p.m.). Requested times cannot be guaranteed.
Krewe of Bon Temps seeking riders
The Krewe of Bon Temps is looking for new riders. The parade will roll on Saturday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. If interested, please call 985-258-0857.
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Cut Off Senior Center seeks participants
The Cut Off Senior Citizen Center, West 55th St. Ave. D, behind Cut Off Elem. in “The Center”, is accepting seniors 50 years old and above. The Center is open Monday, Thursday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coffee is served daily. Seniors are welcomed to come and socialize, do puzzles, color or walk in the
halls for overall mental and physical health. Bingo is on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. Pokeno is played on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Birthdays are celebrated on the last Wednesday of the month. Meals are served cafeteria style For more information call Kathy Jambon, manager, at 985-632-2171.
Sheriff’s office to offer gun course Jan. 22
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a Concealed Handgun Training Course on Sunday, January 22 at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8 a.m. and last until approximately 5 p.m. with a break for lunch. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested. For more information, please contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net.
The Center offers a variety of services
“The Center” Special Education District #1 offers many services for the community. These include collecting any used Mardi Gras beads and trinkets, packaging plastic flatware packets for all occasions (weddings, picnics, fundraisers, parties, etc.), cardboard recycling and vending machine refilling. The Center also offers a One of a Kind gift shop with homemade candles, jewelry, and much more. Contact The Center at 985-632-5671 for additional information.
Local thrift store offers great variety
The New 2 You Thrift Store “Great Stuff, No Junk!”, located at 16640 W. Main St., Galliano, (near Tobacco Plus), is open on Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clothes 2 for $1. Donations received during store hours. New 2 You is a Ministry of Crosspoint Church of Galliano.
St. Vincent du Paul to accept donations
The St. Vincent du Paul store’s location is now the first white house on Delta Farm road. Parking is in the Holy Rosary Church parking lot. The entrance is in the back of the building. The store will open every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are always welcomed. Donations of all types, including clothing, toys, non-perishable goods and more are also accepted.
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Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free assessments or referrals.
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January is Fine Free Month at Lafourche library branches
Got overdue fines or other charges at the library? Are they keeping you from using the library? The Lafourche Parish Public Library wants you to return to your library. To help with that, twice a year, in January and September, the library offers a fine free and forgiveness program. The guidelines are simple enough. How does Fine Free Month work? If you have library items that are overdue, bring them back in January. The library will waive any overdue fines that have accrued on your account. It doesn’t matter if those items are two weeks or two years overdue, you won’t be charged overdue fines. If the items are brought back in good condition, you won’t be
The Knights of Columbus sponsor an annual soccer challenge in which participants kick penalty kicks, which are scored according to placement of the ball in the goal. Holy Rosary Catholic School fourth grader, Hayden Lefort, participated in the Fr. Charles Tessier KC Council of OLOR Soccer Challenge in October, and won his age group. He then went on to the KC District Level and won his age group there. From there he competed on the Diocesan Level of Houma-Thibodaux, and was named the Diocesan Champion. He then proceeded to the State Level KC Soccer Challenge in November, and placed second in his age group.
charged anything. What about Fine Forgiveness Month? Fine Forgiveness is a little different than Fine Free. The library’s Fine Forgiveness program applies to library items that are currently marked as lost or damaged on your account or for certain overdue, lost, or damaged items that were returned previously for which there are outstanding fines on your account. To take advantage of the library’s Fine Forgiveness Program, stop by your local library branch to see what charges are outstanding on your library account. Library staff members will check your account and let you know the total fines owed. If you’ve got overdue, damaged, or lost fines on your library record, no matter how outstanding or how much, the library will clear those fines for you if you bring in certain amounts of non-perishable food items or pet food, which will be donated to local food banks and pet rescue organizations. Ask for a copy of the library’s Fine Free and Fine Forgiveness donation chart to determine how much food or pet food to bring in to have your outstanding
charges cleared. Are there exceptions to this Fine Free and Fine Forgiveness Program? Certain exclusions apply. The library’s Fine Free and Fine Forgiveness program does not apply to fines or charges associated with laptops, video games, and other electronic devices. Stop by your local library branch for more details. Help out your community by clearing your account The library will donate all non-perishable food items and pet food received as part of its Fine Free and Fine Forgiveness program to local nonprofit organizations. Further, the items you donate as part of this program will remain in your local community. Each library branch is in contact with groups in that area, so your contributions will not only help you to enjoy library services again, but will also help people in your community. For more information about Fine Free and Fine Forgiveness, stop by your local Lafourche Parish Public Library branch.
Katina Gaudet is the librarian at the South Lafourche Branch Library. She can be reached at 6327140 or kgaudet@lafourche.org.
In December, training was held at the Veterans Memorial Wall grounds on Highway 3235 for potential Marine recruits to see if they have what it takes to successfully attend boot camp. Shown in blue are the men and women from Houma, New Orleans and Central Lafourche areas who travelled to the training site to do drills overseen by the men in green, Marine recruiters. Also pictured with the group are local veterans. This is the second training held on the grounds. The Marine recruiters told the Veterans Memorial District Board that they like the location for training purposes and hope to use it again in the future.
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The parents of Taylor Dannielle Gordon are announcing the upcoming marriage of their daughter to Tony Charles Griffin, Jr. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon. The groom is the son of Tony Griffin, Sr. and Ricky and Kelly Benoit of Galliano. The wedding will take place on Friday, January 13 at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the bride and groom’s home.
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A fire broke out on an oil production platform in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, forcing four workers to evacuate by lifeboat before the blaze was extinguished. There were no injuries and inspectors found no sign of pollution, authorities said. The blaze was reported about 2:30 a.m. on a platform about 80 miles south of Grand Isle, Louisiana, and was extinguished nearly four hours later, the Coast Guard said in a statement. The four workers were rescued by the crew of the 130-foot Mary Wyatt Milano, a supply vessel, the Coast Guard said. They were flown to a hospital in Houma to be evaluated, the Interior Department’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said in a statement. The company that owns the platform, Renaissance Offshore LLC, has suspended oil production on it and a second platform it owns, the statement said, adding that 17 oil wells associated with the two platforms were similarly “shut in” before the workers were evacu-
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Mr. and Mrs. Rick Gisclair were married on July 15, 2016 at the Shifting Sands Beach Club in Virginia Beach, VA. Sarah is the daughter of Mr. James Nugent and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mandigo of Virginia Beach, VA. Rick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Cook of Galliano. The couple will make their home in Virginia Beach, VA. where Mr. Gisclair is station there for the United States Navy.
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When the encounter is over, the man, Alton Sterling is shot and killed. Sterling’s July 5 death was captured on cellphone video and circulated widely online. It sparked widespread demonstrations across Baton Rouge and added the capitol to cities across U.S. grappling with the issue of black people dying in police encounters. Neither officer has been charged in the case, which was turned over to federal investigators. — OFFICERS KILLED: As Baton Rouge was still coming to grips with the Sterling’s death, a Missouri man armed with two rifles and a pistol and wearing a ski mask ambushed and killed three officers on July 17 near a gas station and convenience store in Baton Rouge. The gunman, Gavin Long, was killed by police. — ANOTHER EX-NFL PLAYER SHOT: In a case eerily similar to Smith’s, ex-NFL player Joe McKnight is killed in a road rage incident in December across the river from New Orleans. Authorities say McKnight was shot and killed by a Jefferson Parish man, Ronald Gasser, after a driving altercation between the two escalated. Gasser has been arrested on manslaughter charges. — CASE CLOSED: In 2016, six former New Orleans police officers pleaded guilty in deadly shootings in the days following Hurricane Katrina.
ated. Company and government inspectors confirmed that no oil is leaking into the water from either the platform or the wells, said Renaissance spokesman Oliver Marsh. “Initial efforts were made by the crew to extinguish the fire, (but) the decision was made to discontinue those efforts and abandon the platform due to heavy smoke,” Marsh wrote in an email. Crew members aboard the Mary Wyatt Milano and three other vessels battled the blaze. An HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane from Mobile, Alabama, also responded, said Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Travis Magee. Clean Gulf, a nonprofit oil industry cooperative that responds to spills and provides equipment to help clean them up, was on its way to the platform Thursday. An oil platform exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010, killing 11 workers. Millions of gallons of oil spewed into the Gulf for weeks before the oil well could be capped. Associated Press Writer Bernard McGhee in Atlanta contributed to this report.
The pleas in the Danziger Bridge case ended a decade-old case that tainted an already scandal-plagued police force and reawakened memories of the chaos and devastation from the catastrophic 2005 storm. — DISGRACED DA: Harry Morel was St. Charles Parish’s top prosecutor for more than three decades, long considered untouchable because of his family’s deep connections in politics and law That all enforcement. ended in April when Morel pleaded guilty to obstructing justice. But in a shocking news conference, prosecutors described him as a sexual predator who traded sexual favors for preferential treatment. — BUDGET MESS: Newly-elected Gov. John Bel Edwards stepped into office Jan. 11 facing an epic budget crunch. It didn’t get much better from there. The Legislature spent a record 19 weeks in session, going from a special session on taxes to its regular session and then directly into another special session to deal with the state’s troubled finances. In the end they passed billions of dollars in taxes and balanced a budget riddled with holes. But even as the year closes the state’s finances are under pressure again with income falling short of expectations. — SHERIFF ACKAL: A string of former deputies who pleaded guilty took the stand and testified about beating suspects and inmates, saying that Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal knew what they were doing and never disciplined them. But Ackal argued the abuses were the work of members of a rogue narcotics unit. In the end, the jury found the longtime sheriff not guilty on all charges, allowing him to go back to a job he was first elected to eight years ago. Follow Rebecca Santana on Twitter @ruskygal.
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US auto sales near record highs in 2016
DETROIT (AP) — Demand may be slowing, but U.S. consumers still bought a whole lot of cars and trucks in 2016. U.S. sales of new vehicles could hit a new high in 2016. Consulting firm LMC Automotive and car-buying site Edmunds.com both predict sales will squeak past the record set last year and reach 17.5 million in 2016. General Motors Co. said its full-year sales were down 1.3 percent to just over 3 million cars and trucks. That was partly because the company cut back on low-profit sales to rental-car firms. LMC expects sales to be up 1.4 percent in December compared with a year ago, with total sales of just over 1.6 million vehicles. GM’s sales were up 10 percent for the month. ___
King cake flavors spread into more products for Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Once Mardi Gras decorations replace Christmas trees and lights, a favorite treat of Fat Tuesday begins showing up on tables across the Gulf South. NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports that King cakes start appearing in stores, parties, get-togethers, and in office lunch rooms once the season starts each year on the Catholic Feast of the Epiphany on Friday. As the years have gone by, the traditional favorite has seeped into nontraditional products, which are sold both locally and regionally. Information from: The TimesPicayune, http://www.nola.com
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Republican John Kennedy sworn in as new Louisiana US senator
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s newest U.S. senator, Republican John Kennedy, has taken the oath of office as the latest term of Congress began. Also sworn in Tuesday were two new U.S. House members for Louisiana’s delegation: Republicans Clay Higgins in the southwest Louisiana-based 3rd District and Mike Johnson in the northwest Louisianabased 4th District. All three won runoff elections last month. Kennedy, who had been Louisiana’s treasurer, defeated Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell for the Senate seat, getting 61 percent of the vote. He’s taken the seat previously held by Republican David Vitter, who didn’t run for re-election. Kennedy resigned as treasurer mid-day Monday. An Oct. 14 special election will be held to fill the position. Ron Henson, Kennedy’s top assistant, is leading the agency until a new treasurer is elected. ___
Rouge. The half-hour video with nudity went live on the Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Instagram account Dec. 19 and sent notifications to followers. Board President Jerry Madden tells The Minden Press-Herald that placing Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Lynn Dorsey on leave is not a disciplinary action. Dorsey has said it was a “horrible, honest mistake.” She said she intended to send a private message to her husband, but was a new Instagram user and pressed the wrong button. Madden said Dorsey has done a great job for many years. He said the board will review the situation at its next meeting later this month. Information from: Minden Press-Herald, http://www.pressherald.com/
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Drew Brees aims to bring more Dunkin’ Donuts to Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Doughnuts, anyone? New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is adding to his list of local food and beverage businesses, this time partnering with Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee Vik Patel to open new locations across Louisiana. The partnership has agreed to open as many as 69 stores in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria over coming years, according to a news release. The partnership, which also includes former New York Giants offensive lineman and FOX Sports broadcaster David Diehl, will co-own five existing Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Louisiana and plans to open a new store this year. The release did not provide details on a timeline or locations for new store openings. The local Dunkin’ Donuts partnership is the latest in a list of food investments for Brees. The star quarterback also coowns local Jimmy John’s sandwich franchises. In 2015, Brees and his wife, Brittany, became partners in Walk-On’s Enterprises, which operates nine restaurants in Louisiana and has locations planned in Alabama, Florida, Texas, Mississippi and Tennessee. Dunkin’ Donuts, started in Quincy, Mass. in 1950, has more than 12,000 restaurants worldwide, including 12 franchises located in Louisiana. Information from: The TimesPicayune, http://www.nola.com
CHICAGO (AP) — One of the most violent years in Chicago history ended with a sobering tally: 762 homicides, the most in two decades in the city and more than New York and Los Angeles combined. The nation’s third largest city also saw 1,100 more shooting incidents last year than it did in 2015, according to data released Sunday by the Chicago Police Department. The statistics underline a story of bloodshed that has put Chicago at the center of a national dialogue about gun violence. The numbers are staggering, even for those who followed the steady news accounts of weekends ending with dozens of shootings and monthly death tolls that hadn’t been seen in years. The increase in homicides compared to 2015, when 485 were reported, is the largest spike in 60 years. ___
NOAA seeks public comment on proposed TEDs rules
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries would like to notify the public that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will be holding a meeting in Larose at the Larose Civic Center, 307 East 5th St., Larose, LA 70373, on January 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. to solicit public input on this proposed rule. NOAA is proposing to withdraw current tow time restrictions and instead require all skimmer trawls, pusher-head trawls, and wing nets (butterfly trawls) rigged for fishing to have turtle excluder devices (TEDs) to prevent small sea turtles from getting caught in these nets. The intent of this proposed rule is to reduce incidental bycatch and mortality of sea turtles in southeastern U.S. shrimp fisheries, and to aid in the protection and recovery of threatened and endangered sea turtle populations. NOAA is also proposing to amend the definition of tow times to better clarify the intent and purpose of tow times to reduce sea turtle mortality, and to refine additional portions of the TED requirements to avoid potential confusion. For more information, contact Michael Barnette at 727-551-5794.
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Tourism director on leave after adult video mistakenly sent
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana tourism official has been placed on paid administrative leave after inadvertently sharing an adult video on her employer’s Instagram account while on business in Baton
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House For Sale with bayou side property. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, office, 2 car garage, 1750 sq.ft., huge partially fenced yard, 125’x288’. 14617 East Main, Cut Off. 985691-9475. _________________ House For Sale: 3 Bedroom; 2 1/2 bath; open living/ kitchen area; sunroom; extra living room; 2 car garage, plus double carport; back patio; lots of closet and storage space; 2 AC units; tankless gas water heater; corner lot is 200’x107’; 2,500 sq. ft. living. Belle Vue Drive in Lockport. Asking $245,000. Call 985-258-9225 or 985278-0201. _________________
BUSINESSES
Restaurant Building For Lease: Great location/move in ready, 13025 Hwy. 1, Larose. Fully equipped/addt’l b-b-q room attached. Approx. 3,000 sq ft., $3000/mth, $1000/ dep. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6657375. _________________ Commercial Property For Lease: Top location in South Lafourche. 1,100 square feet. Located at 16258 West Main St., Cut Off. Call 985991-1669 for more info. _________________
LAND
Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985665-1449. _________________
FOR RENT
House For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 bath; Raceland area; stove, fridge; $550/a month and $550 damage/ security deposit. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936. Leave a CLEAR number and message. No texting please. _________________
WE NEED
YOU!
Daily Comet
Beautiful Apt. In Cut Off: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard shaded with trees, cemented parking, very quiet and secure. Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-6378399. _________________ Small Cottage For Rent: bedroom/ loft; full kitchen; full bath; furnished; utilities paid; single person; no smoking; $600 month; $400 damage deposit. Call (985) 859-3953. _________________
FREE RENT! Half Off 1st Month’s Rent with New Lease! LARGE 2BR, 1BA. apt. in Cut Off For Rent: Pets welcome. Unfurnished unit $795/mo. with 6 month lease, $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. To see pics go to w w w. c o t e b l a n c h e apartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________
For Rent: Partly furnished 3 bedroom Apt. $900/month, $400 /deposit; Camper For Rent: $450/month, $200/deposit. Golden Meadow, 4 lane. (985) 475-7696 or (985) 398-0172. _________________ For Rent: Unfurnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 182 Jay Drive, Lockport, LA. $550 rent plus $900 deposit. Phone: (985) 532-2541, ext. 17. _________________ For Rent: unfurnished 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 166 Jay Drive, Lockport, LA. $725 rent plus $1100 deposit. Phone: 985-5322541, ex. 17. _________________ House For Rent: 232 East 2nd St., Larose. 3 bedroom/ 1 bath; no smoking or pets; lawncare provided; $900/month, plus deposit. Call (985) 6323984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________
The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath in Cut Off; all utilities paid. $500/month. 985-6917078. _________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom; 2 bath; Galliano/ Cut Off area; $650/month; $650 damage/ security deposit. No texting. Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936. Leave a CLEAR message and number to call. _________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, washer and dryer. Water included. $525/month; $525/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI Call 985-7987433 or 985-6376258. _________________ House For Rent: Galliano; 3-4 bedroom; 2 bath; laundry room; large kitchen with island; separate dining; large yard. 985-6969003. _________________ Home For rent: Large 2,400 sq.ft.; 3-4 bedrooms; 2 baths; large den and laundry room; attached storage; central air/heat; stove, refrigerator, dishwasher; $1200 /month; $850/deposit. Call (985) 637-5567. _________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom; 2 bath in Golden Meadow area. $800/deposit; $800/month rent. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________ Furnished Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; 1 bath located at 102 West 4th St; Westside Apt.; Apt. #1 is available for $600/month and a $610 damage deposit. By application only. Call 985691-3104. _________________ 6 room Office Building for Rent: Hwy 1, bayou side in Cut off; 14899 West Main; $520/month, includes water bill. 985-7723258 or 985-4130791. _________________ 3BR, 2ba. Home for Rent: with extra storage room, located on LA 1 in Cut Off. Approximately 1500 sqft. $950/mo. Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________
Large Apt. for Rent: 3BR, 1ba., water paid. $750/mo, $750/dep. Larose area. 985-6652548. _________________ Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath homel ready to move in; spacious and updated; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; $1,000/ month; $850/deposit. 985693-6533/985-7282620 FMI. _________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home; completely renovated; additional office/ bedroom; large yard; Cut Off area, off Hwy 1; Ready to move in; $1,200/ month; $850/ deposit. 985-6936533/ 985-728-2620 FMI. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 1 bedroom; almost completely furnished; all utilities paid; no pets; $650/month; $400/deposit. Call 985-5336212. _________________ New Luxury Condos for Rent: in Thibodaux. 2 bedroom; 2 bath; with all appliances provided; quality units at the best rate in town; Call 985859-5983 for pricing and availability. _________________ NEW LISTING! For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath in Golden Meadow. Includes loft, cathedral ceilings, concrete countertops, wood floors, large porch. $950/ month; $950/deposit. 153 Nichols St. Call 985232-1948. _________________ Apartment for Rent: in Cut Off, West 64th St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath; stove, fridge, washer/dryer; rent, $750/monh, $500 deposit. FMI 985-6657621. No answer, leave message. _________________
MERCHANDISE
Leaving the Bayou Sale: Microwave, 3 dvd players, 2 tv stands, 2 tvs, coffee table, dresser, night stand, 2 end tables, 3 lamps, 2 large candle sticks, laptop, bbq pit with extra propane bottle and area rugs. FMI call 850-7238231. _________________
Call Linda or Penny for details:
448-7623
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55 Gallon Food Grade Plastic Drums with lids for sale. Please call (985) 2919490 for more information. _________________
HELP WANTED
Special Education District No. 1 is seeking a responsible, energetic, self-motivated team player to fill the position of Executive Director. Excellent communication skills and initiative a must. Degree Required. Advance Degree Helpful. Management Experience in Services for People with Disabilities Preferred. Involvement in local community preferred. References required. Interested persons should submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to: Mr. Peter Louviere, President, Board of Commissioners, Special Education District No. 1, P. O. Box 405, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345. Letters of Interest and Resumes will be accepted until Friday, January 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. _________________ Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________ K-Mar Supply, Fourchon location is now accepting applications for ALL POSITIONS. Full time and Part Time. Candidate must be a fast learner, can multi-task, and selfmotivated. Apply in person at 654 A.O. Rappelet Road, Fourchon, LA 70357. NAPA, next door to Kajun Truck Stop. No phone calls please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH. Must have valid drivers license. Must meet TWIC card requirements. Some transportation available (to and from work). _________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL Driver and Roustabout. Must be dependable, able to pass drug screening and physical, have own transportation. FMI call Frank at 985-6651220. _________________ Southern Home Furnishings now taking applications for Delivery/ Warehouse person. Must be 21 or older to apply; have presentable appearance; clean driving record; able to lift heavy merchandise; reliable; must have good customer service skills. Apply in person at Southern Home Furnishings, 14814 West Main St., Cut Off. No phone calls. _________________
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Nutrition Dept. has 2 openings for Home Meal Deliveries. 1 for Cut Off/ Galliano area and 1 for Galliano/ Golden Meadow area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly home bound clients. Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a drivers license check, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. No restrictions on lifting (applicant must be able to lift 25 lbs. or more) Pay rate us $9.91 an hour. Mileage is reimbursed at .51 cents a mile. Deadline to apply is Friday, 1/13/17 at 12 noon. Apply at Lafourche Council on Aging Officer, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, LA (located in the old Walmart building). For more information, call Angie Pertuit at 985532-0457. _________________ Help Wanted. Clerical/ sales person to work in insurance, sales and service. Having or obtaining insurance licenses will be required. Submit resume to PO Box Larose, LA 390, 70373. _________________ Special Education District No. 1 “The Center is seeking a full time cook for its facility in Cut off, Louisiana. Successful candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a GED or High School Diploma, possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, pass a Criminal Background Check, Physical, Drug Test and Agility/Ability Test. Interested parties should call Rose Grabert at 985-6325671 for an appointment. Applications will be accepted from January 4, 2017 through January 20, 2017 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________
Warehouse For Sale in Golden Meadow
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REDUCED PRICE. READY TO SELL! $95,000! Call Addy Legendre or Angela Gisclair for a showing!
985-691-3873 985-691-3773 Since 1916
200 Hwy. 3161 Suite #1, Cut Off 985-325-7107
SERVICES
Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-397-6254 or email curtisorgeron @gmail.com _________________ Off The Bone Processing Smoked sausage, jerky, burritos, tamales, and 15 types of sausage. Vacuum packing. 10% off first month. 985-291-1579. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming; any size; reasonable rates; free estimates; licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, plumbing, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985-258-7645. _________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-258-8545. _________________
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www.thelafourchegazette.com Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985696-5174. _________________ Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________
PRAYERS
PRAYER TO ST. CLAIRE Pray 9 Hail Marys once a day for 9 days. On the 9th day publish this prayer and wish for 3 things. Even though you do not have faith, your prayers will be answered. J.L. _________________________
MEMORIALS
Happy Heavenly Birthday TONI O. PITRE
January 5, 1960 Birthday wishes, sent to Heaven from your family below; We miss and love you dearly and we wanted you to know. Your birthday’s not forgotten and your memory lives on, We celebrate the life you had even though you’ve gone. If we were given just one wish, one that would come true, We’d wish you back beside us to spend this day with you. We will always love and miss you, and will often shed a tear, Especially on your special day, year after year. Love, Marty, Devon, Bud, Conner, Gina and Ren _______________
OBITUARIES
CHRIS GALJOUR
Chris J. Galjour, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Saturday, December 31, at the age of 52. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, January 5, from 10 a.m. until service time. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the church starting at 12 noon. Burial will be held at later date. Chris is survived by his wife of 30 years, Melinda Helmer Galjour; son, Christopher Galjour (Angelle); daughters, Robin Galjour, Abbi Galjour; grandchildren, Kennedy and Cal Vizier, Bennett Galjour and baby Galjour on the way; siblings, T-John (Kristina) Galjour, Drake (Jackie) Galjour, Wade (Mitzie) Galjour, Tina (Kirk) Reed, Dolci Fillinich, T-Man (Penny), Mark, Kaye (Timmy), Lorry (Jessie), Becky, Stephen (Neely), Crystal, Johnathan, Michael, Cathy, Susan and Melissa; sister-in-law, Trish Galjour. He was preceded in death by his father, John Galjour; mother, Mary Cheramie; brother, Taylor Galjour; step-mother, Brenda Galjour; niece, Angele LeBoeuf and mother-in-law, MaryAnn Helmer. Chris enjoyed spending time with his family; especially when it came to his grandchildren. He was a long-time Captain at Crosby Tugs. He was a woodworker who liked building boats and was known for his mini tug boats. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________
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Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________
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MLS 123860: Two homes sitting on 2 lots for the price of one! Can be used as a mother-in-law suite, rental property or more! Main house is 3BR, 2ba and apartment is 2BR, 1ba. Solid sheeting, two-car garage and much more! Great deal at $198,500! Call Addy Legendre for a showing!
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GLADDEN SUMMERLIN
Gladden Summerlin, 64, a native of Flomaton, AL and resident of Cut Off, LA passed away on Wednesday, January 4. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 10 from 11 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Brunelle “Nina” D. Summerlin; sons, Gladden E. (Dawn) Summerlin, Chris (Alicia) Summerlin; daughters, Lily Twilight (Pat) Carden, Gabriela Marie Summerlin; step daughters, Tammy Lynn (Scottie) Breaux, Pammy DeMolle; brother, James (Sue) Summerlin; sisters, Annette (Robert) McGee, Jeanice (Boogie) Boutwell; 9 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Ruthie Mae Summerlin; brothers, Glendal Summerlin, J.C. Summerlin. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ______________________________
Quirk
Danos hosted a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 6, with key stakeholders of Restore or Retreat, a non-profit agency that seeks to identify, expedite and aggressively engage solutions to urgently achieve comprehensive coastal restoration. Pictured: Tom Broom, executive account manager, Danos; Lacy McManus, senior policy and development associate, Greater New Orleans Inc.; Simone Maloz, executive director, Restore or Retreat; Tandra LeMay, J.D., interim dean of petroleum division, Fletcher Technical Community College; Shelley Piehet, public awareness representative, Shell Pipeline; Christopher F. D’Elia, professor and dean, LSU’s College of the Coast and Environment; Brandon Rapp, program associate, Greater New Orleans Inc.; Katherine Falls, director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, LSU College of the Coast and Environment and LSU Foundation; and Vic Lafont, president and CEO, South Louisiana Economic Council.
Ray “Rooster” Ledet, Billy Hebert, Rae Lynn Ledet, Harold “Rock” Esponge and Jessie Ledet are shown donating $55,802 to Children’s Hospital in December 2016. The funds were raised from a boat built by Ray and friends that helped and then raffled off in October.
Surfin’ the Net is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces. Anyone wanting to submit something for the column can email it to news@TLGnewspaper.com or drop it off at the office during business hours.
Rules For Life
I’ve learned that: The harder you work, the luckier you get. You can “keep on keeping on” long after you think you can’t. Either you control your attitude or it controls you. Money is a lousy way of keeping score. True friendship continues to grow- even over the longest distant. Just because someone
doesn’t love you the way you want them to doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have. Our background and circumstances may have influence who we are, but we are ultimately responsible for what we become. The people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. Making a living is not the same as making a life. I still have a lot to learn.
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This protective barrier begins around the U.S.Mexico border in Brownsville, Texas, and gets more noticeable around the Atlantic coast, Kossin said. “It’s a lucky byproduct for the United States coast,” Kossin said. “It’s really unfortunate that we’re the only ones that seem to be benefiting from this situation.” The Atlantic Ocean seems to alternate between cycles of heavy and low hurricane activity. The current heavy cycle began in 1993, after a low period of more than two decades. During those quieter times, when a major hurricane forms in the Atlantic it is three to six times more likely to rapidly intensify near the U.S. coast than during the busier times, according to the study. Kossin mapped sea surface temperatures and wind shear levels in the Atlantic to see small changes near the U.S. coast — but only during a busy cycle. His study found a localized increase in high altitude crosswinds — called wind shear — that tear at a storm’s structure. It also found slightly cooler sea surface temperatures, which reduce a hurricane’s fuel of hot water. The changes seem to be just a function of larger natural conditions, he said. Take October’s Hurricane Matthew: “As it approached Florida, it started to encounter wind shear, which weakened it to a minimal hurricane,” Kossin said. Previously, he also found that during busy cy-
Regency acquires Tarpon Heights, announces renovation
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Regency Properties, a commercial real estate company specializing in county seat communities, recently acquired Tarpon Heights Shopping Center in Cut Off. The 57,870-squarefoot center is located at 16201 E. Main Street. In addition to being the dominant retail-anchored shopping center in Cut Off, the center also features great local restaurants including New Dragon Buffet and El Paso Mexican. Tarpon Heights joins Park Terrace in DeRidder as the second Regency-owned property in Louisiana. “In addition to announcing the acquisition of Tarpon Heights, we will be completing an exterior upgrade to the building facade,” remarked Jeff Howell, vice president of acquisitions and business management. “We anticipate the improvements will be completed later this year.”
cles, bigger storms tend to form slightly more to the east — toward Africa — giving them more opportunity to curve harmlessly north in the Atlantic instead of hitting the U.S. coastline. All those factors seem to be helping reduce the U.S. threat compared to other places in the Atlantic, he said. Even with that “protective barrier” as Kossin calls in in the paper, there is still a greater chance of major hurricanes nearing the U.S. during busy times than quiet times, Kossin said. That’s because there are more storms brewing overall. Three outside scientists contacted by The Associated Press praised the study as interesting, though not complete, while two others cautioned against reading too much into it. Georgia Tech’s Judith Curry called it solid research while Penn State’s David Titley said he worried about small sample size and natural variations. Kossin and other scientists also said the 11-year major hurricane landfall drought since 2005’s Wilma is a bit of a statistical quirk because of strict meteorological definitions and national borders. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 wasn’t considered a major hurricane because its winds weren’t strong enough. Online: Nature: http://www.nature.com/nature Follow Seth Borenstein at http://twitter.com/borenbears and his work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/seth-borenstein
Trials
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Jerrard Major, 38, to kill Landry, a police informant set to testify against him in his cocaine distribution trial. Thompkins was convicted of that charge and is serving a life sentence. Major is set for a hearing Jan. 20 on a motion to suppress his police statement. The penalty for second-degree murder is life in prison without the possibility of probation, parole or suspension of sentence. A principal, or accomplice, can face the same penalty even if he doesn’t directly commit the murder. An accessory after the fact - someone who helps an offender after a felony with the intent that he’ll avoid criminal consequences - can face up to five years in prison.
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Fugitive captured after jumping into bayou in Lockport Sunday, January 8, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Timothy Bellanger, 26, of Mathews, was arrested Wednesday, January 4 and charged with resisting an officer and drug possession. On Wednesday afternoon, agents with the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force obtained information about Bellanger’s whereabouts. Bellanger had three active warrants for Contempt of Court for failure to appear in court for a child support hearing, as well as prior charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Marijuana. As agents proceeded to the location near the bank of Bayou Lafourche in the area near Linda Street in Lockport, they immediately observed Bellanger and attempted to make contact with him. He immediately
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriffs Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. JANUARY 1, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Cody Barrios, 22, Belle Chasse. Speeding; fugitive; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana. Kenneth Lawson, 33, Houma. Contempt of court (6 cts); possession of marijuana (1st). JANUARY 2, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Tessie Cortez, 39, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Atanacio Guerrero, Homeless. Resisting an officer; unauthorized entry of an inhabited swelling; public intimidation. James Kibodeaux, 29, Larose. Domestic abuse battery. Jason Seamon, 35, Thibodaux. Simple assault; contempt of court (2 cts). JANUARY 3, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dustin Bergeron, 30, Gray. Fugitive. Criminal trespass – Immovable structure. Simple assault (MISD). David Bland, 45, Raceland. Contempt of court. Teri Poindexter, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court. Seth Uzee, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court. Taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited (felony). Saundra Charpentier, 62, Cut Off. Contempt of court (5 cts). Andrae Hughes, 38, Tallulah. Possession of cannabinoids/ synthetic marijuana; driving on road-
j u m p e d into the bayou in an attempt to e s c a p e from agents Bellanger who lost sight of him momentarily. Other deputies arrived to help search for Bellanger, and he was later found hiding near the new saltwater control structure. He was taken into custody and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked on the aforementioned warrants for three counts of Contempt of Court. He was additionally charged with Resisting an Officer and Possession of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia. His bond is set at $32,000.
way laned for traffic. Thibodaux Police Department Gregory Garrett, 39, Houma. Fugitive. JANUARY 4, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Angelle Andras, 28, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/ parole. Jerome Bagemehl, 58, Houma. Contempt of court (4 ct). Timothy Bellanger, 26, Mathews. Contempt of court (3 cts); resisting an officer; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine, less than 28 grams. Ray Benoit, 45, Thibodaux. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling; simple burglary. Caroline Bourg, 23, Raceland. Violation of probation/ parole. Lance Gros, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Audie Lafont, 45, Lockport. Contempt of court. Josey Leblanc, 34, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; fugitive; possession of suboxone. Robert Long, 33, Galliano. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; obstruction public passages. Suzuanne Orgeron, 51, Raceland. Possession with intent to distribute ocycodone. Monica Richeaux, 47, Cut Off. Violation of probation/ parole. Arthur Thomas, 48, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Thibodaux Police Department Derik Leboeuf, 24, Houma. Possession of marijuana (1st); possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; turning movements and required signals; contempt of court; operating a vehicle with suspended license; fugitive; possession of hydrocodone. Lockport Police Department Jared Gautreaux, 38, Lockport. Peeping tom.
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Sunday, January 8, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The Marianites of Holy Cross spend over 145 years in South Central Louisiana
Last year the Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross celebrated the 175th anniversary of their founding in Le Mans, France. From this beginning on August 4, 1841, grew three branches of Holy Cross women: the Marianites of Holy Cross, Sisters of Holy Cross and Sisters of the Holy Cross. I am a little late in writing this article but I wanted to congratulate the Marianites Sisters and thank them for the positive effects they have had on our local communities. Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau, the founder of the religious order, and Mother Mary of the Seven Dolors, the first sister and cofounder, stressed the importance of reaching out to women and men to be a catalyst for the “work of resurrection” that Holy Cross would undertake. Their ultimate goal as Marianites of Holy Cross – indeed the goal of all Christians – is to let Christ be formed in everyone. The Marianites give their lives to Jesus on a daily basis, and Jesus helps them to become more like him. They labor so that Jesus may be formed in all God’s people. Through prayer and study, worship and service, they make choices about what is the priority in their lives. The Marianites make choices each day guided by their Constitutions and the teachings and counsels of the Gospel about what god they will worship and serve. Their lifelong endeavor is to be like Christ, to make decisions in the way Jesus made them, to be fully dedicated to serving the true God, to choose Life. Whereas most of the early work of the sisters dealt with the education of the young and serving in hospital ministries, today they are also involved in social work, parish ministry and community service. They stand united with Mary at the foot of the Cross as they work for peace and justice for all, especially those who are excluded. As early as 1870, the Marianites of Holy Cross acquired the Houma Academy and opened the first Catholic School in Terrebonne Parish. The school originally was founded in 1858 by a group of men who wanted to provide better education for the children in the area. However, the young school experienced financial problems and was turned over the reins to the Sisters. On October 11, 1870, the school opened its doors to 25 students, all girls. In 1879, St. Francis de Sales School has its first graduate, Ms. Rose Cuneo. In 1890, boys were admitted. However, the boys’ school was on the same property as the church whereas the girls’ school was originally on Pointe St. The Marianites continued to pass on their gifts of spirituality and religious education. Beside running St. Francis de Sales School for more than a 100 years, they also took a leadership role as Superintendent of School for the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. The Sisters’ long history at the Cathedral parish and school sadly came to a close in 2011 as the last Marianite sister, Sr. Immaculata Paisant, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, retired from her position and returned to New Orleans, LA. In 2014, the diocese hired Sr. Carmelita Centanni, MSC, Ph.D, as the Victims’ Assistant Coordinator.
The Marianites also had established a school at Sacred Heart Church in the Morgan City, LA on September 4, 1893 when five Marianite sisters from New Orleans arrived. In 1957, the school moved to the present physical plant that now houses Holy Cross Elementary and Central Catholic High School. In 1964, a new Church parish named Holy Cross was created in Morgan City and the elementary school became Holy Cross School. The last Marianite left in the 90’s. The Marianites established others schools in South Louisiana such as in Franklin, Plaquemine, Ville Platt, Arnaudville, and Lake Opelousas, Charles. They leave behind a rich tradition.
Pictured are a group of Holy Rosary Catholic School BETA Club members that recently attended the BETA Leadership Summit held in Baton Rouge. Students participated in two activities at the summit, Rapid Response and Service Snapshot. Both the Rapid Response team and the team who presented Service Snapshot, “Socks to Warm the Soul”, received the highest award possible along with an invitation to participate in both categories at the National BETA Convention in Orlando this summer. BETA Reporter, Branden Ledet
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Charis Church
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603
South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt
First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland
Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
CATHOLIC
Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor
Our Lady of the Isle
195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m. Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433
187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net
First Baptist Church of Grand Isle
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Fr. Gregory Fratt
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com
129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com
First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor
First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin
Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor
South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off
Holy Savior Church
612 Main Street - Lockport
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.
St. Anthony Church
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com
St. Hilary of Poitiers
333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com
St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos
Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor John Boss www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
Gulf Coast Baptist Church 18242 W. Main - Galliano
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988
Bethel Baptist Church
122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin
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
Crosby Boat Co., Inc.
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS
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
13298 East Main - Larose
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews
Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.
Full Gospel Temple #2
Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL
Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off
Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com
Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992
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632-7575
GIS
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B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats Martin Quarters (985) 632-2727
108 East 90th Street - Galliano
UNITED METHODIST
Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
Memorial United Methodist
201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews
Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org
PENTECOSTAL
New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon
First United Pentecostal
Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews
Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 13086 Hwy. 3235 • Larose • 693-7188
Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Bethel Christian Ministries
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
Crosspoint Church
13581 East Main - Larose
Lighthouse Worship Center
Mathews Full Gospel Temple
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852
Christian Fellowship Church
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
FULL GOSPEL
Branden Ledet BETA Reporter
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Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119
Trinity Baptist Church
HRCS was recently notified that the BETA Club has once again achieved the honor of being named a National Beta School of Distinction for the 2nd year in a row.
115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453
107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes
The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche
18190 West Main St., Galliano
LA Carriers • 632-5858 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA 70373
THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957
Insurance Agents
• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276
Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com
House of Prayer
15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (Across from Golden Motors
Bible-based Sermons Saturdays 3 p.m. - Wednesdays 7 p.m. 985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)
LUTHERAN
Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma
(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.
MORMON
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.
Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org
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SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946
Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose
Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales 504-468-1300