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Sunday, March 4, 2018

Council removes Drainage District Board Member

The Lafourche Parish Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday to remove Drainage District No. 1 (DD1)W board member and President Albert Guidry from his board position.

Parish Councilman Armand Autin moved on the resolution for Guidry’s removal for failure to comply with the parish’s request for public records from the Drainage Board.

Councilmen Daniel Lorraine and Jerry Jones voting against Guidry’s dismissal and James Bourgeois abstained.

Jerry Lafont was absent from the meeting.

Parish Legislative Internal Auditor Reggie Bagala had requested meeting minutes and other information from DD1 beginning on December 14, 2017 and was never given all of the requested documents, said Bagala.

Another letter was sent to DD1 by Bagala on January 4, requesting the information and citing Louisiana law, again with no response, he said.

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Gazette’s website at www.tlgnewspaper.com for latest updates.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana House isn’t giving up yet on reaching a tax agreement to help close a nearly $1 billion budget gap.

A day after lawmakers rejected a major sales tax bill, negotiations in the special session moved from the House floor to desks and side rooms.

The House didn’t vote on any proposals Thursday, delaying all consideration of tax measures until Friday.

House Speaker Taylor Barras told lawmakers that he believes “there is some room” for talks to continue.

Others appeared skeptical. Barras said Friday’s votes will be the “do or die” decisions on tax measures.

“Time is of the essence for us now, and I would like to complete that calendar (Friday) for everybody’s benefit,” he said.

It remains unclear if the fractious House can bridge the divide on what tax types — and what amount of money — should replace the expiring temporary taxes that are causing the $994 million budget hole on July 1.

“I’m pleased that we have made some progress,” Barras said.

House Republican leaders favor sales taxes, while Democrats, particularly the Black Caucus, prefer income taxes.

Wednesday’s debate on a sales tax bill devolved into angry and frustrated speeches from lawmakers who disagree over the tax approach.

With so much violence in our communities and schools today, the Central Lafourche High School BASIC program, (Brothers and Sister in Christ), hosted a community evening of prayer Thursday in the school auditorium.

Pastors and leaders of different denominations, along with a full auditorium of worshipers, prayed for our schools, our community, law enforcement and first responders, our nation and leaders, and for peace.

Photos by Babs

Lafourche council rejects advertising lease, attorney list

By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

The Lafourche Parish Council on Thursday night rejected measures to approve advertising for bids on a mineral lease and attorneys to represent the parish.

Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle said he was highly disappointed by the council’s decision to vote down advertising for the mineral lease. Although he was unable to say how much money the lease generates, Cantrelle said it would be another blow to the parish’s budget crunch.

Advertising for bids on oil, gas and mineral leases was to be through the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy

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Some council members said the lease was being taken away from local business and would be given to out-of-state businesses.

“You want to take this from someone in the parish whose been doing business for years and give it to someone in Texas,” Councilman Jerry Jones said.

It was not clear who the previous lease owner was.

According to the state board, the matter had to be decided before today or the parish would not be able to lease the land this year and would lose revenue, Cantrelle said.

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Lockport gearing up for 19th Annual Main Street Market

By Holly McKeon, Contributing Writer

Register by March 8 to reserve your spot

Board Members of the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum (BLFM) are planning an enjoyable afternoon for the community when they host their nineteenth annual Main Street Market on Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Lockport’s Bayou Side Park.

This year’s market event features approximately sixty vendors comprised of crafters, painters, and other artisans selling paintings, clothing, jewelry, pottery, lawn ornaments, purses, woodcrafts, and a variety of other novelties. Simply said, there will be something for everyone!

Shoppers can stroll along the scenic path, which will host the array of vendors, relax in a gazebo, or grab a seat under a shade tree to enjoy a bite to eat. Children can take a romp in the playground, and everyone can take in all the Market has to

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When asked how the event has grown over the years, Board member, Margie Black explained that the Young Marines, a nonprofit organization hosted the early years of the Main Street Market. During that time, BLFM assisted with the event as a cohost.

As the annual affair continued year after year, BLFM took over the reins to carry on the tradition, which has grown quite impressively through the years. One of the longest standing annual events in Lockport, the popular market brings returning and new vendors each year as Kim Suggs, another BLFM Board member explained.

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Women’s Retreat hosted by CBC will be held next weekend

A Serenity by the Sea women’s retreat, hosted by Community Bible Church of Cut Off, will be held on March 10th and 11th on Grand Isle.

Speaker will be Charlene Sim and worship by Lauren Agresta and Megan Rousse.

Women 18 and over are encouraged to attend. Spaces are limited.

Cost is $45 for a 2-day pass and $35 for a 1-day pass.

Call 985-632-3077 FMI. __________________

Queen for Life Pageant held at COYC March 4

A Queen for Life Pageant will be held at the Cut Off Youth Center on Sunday, March 4. Children’s pageant begins at 1 p.m. with the queen’s pageant beginning at 4 p.m.

Registration for Children’s, $50; Teen, $75; Miss, $100; Ms., $75; Beb Ms., $75; Junior, $75. Participants may register on day of event.

This is a contracted title. Must sign contract for one year with “Queen for the Fight” and “Deanna Smiles Relay Team”.

For more information contact Pamela SavoieHebert at 985-677-1713, pam_coyc@yahoo.com; or Angelle Babin at 985696-0561, after 6 p.m.

Pick up or drop off forms at Bayou Chemical and Supply, 280 West 32nd St., Larose.

Bayou Council offering anger management classes

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks Anger Management classes, (3 twohour sessions for ages 18 and over), from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, March 8, 15, and 22.

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. ___________________

Mad Hatter Tea Party and Breakfast set for Sunday

An Easter Bunny’s Mad Hatter Tea Party breakfast will be held at the Cut Off Youth Center on Sunday, March 4 at 8:30 a.m.

There will be an Easter egg hunt, prizes, crafts, and pictures with the Easter bunny from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., along with breakfast/tea.

Cost is $15 for breakfast/tea and one picture; $7 additional breakfast; and $8 additional Easter pictures.

Pictures with all tea party characters are free with your own device.

For breakfast registration, call 985-6937279. ___________________

St. Vincent having storewide sale

St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store will be conducting a storewide sale starting Monday, March 5 through Saturday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The store is located at 102 East 2nd St., Larose (Delta Farms Road).

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Free sewage maintenance class being offered

The public is invited to attend a free class on sewage treatment system maintenance.

The classes will take place on March 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. in room 301 in the Gouaux Hall at Nicholls State University.

In addition to the class, attendees should try to attend one of the free one-hour hands-on demonstrations on March 8 at 560 and 562 Hwy. 308 in Thibodaux.

Demonstration session times: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; 3 to 4 p.m.; or 6 to 7 p.m.

For more information contact Jesse Means, DEQ Geologist at (225) 219-1827 or jesse.means@la.gov; or Rusty Reeves, LRWA Deputy Director at (337) 738-2896 or rustree@centurytel.net. ___________________

Gheens Needy Family Organization sets first dinner

The first quarterly dinner of 2018 for the Gheens Needy Family Organization will be held on Sunday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Gheens Community Center.

For an $8.00 donation, receive a meal consisting of chicken/sausage gumbo, potato salad, pear and crackers.

Drinks and desserts will also be available for purchase. __________________

Seniors can still register for Senior Olympic games

Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming 2018 Bayou River District Senior Olympic Games. Parishes include Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John and Terrebonne.

Anyone 50 years of age by December 31, 2018, or older, is eligible to participate in the Louisiana Senior Games.

More information can be found on the website at www.lsogl.net.

Deadline to register is March 12. Registrations forms can be picked up at the Lafourche Council on Aging office in Mathews or visit their website at www.lafourchecoa.org. __________________

Green Head Club sets date for banquet

The Green Head Club will hold their annual banquet at the Cut Off Youth Center on Saturday, March 10th. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and supper will be at 6:00 p.m.

The menu will consist of roast duck, white beans and seafood gumbo.

The entry fee will be $10 for ages 18 years and over, and $5 for those 17 years and under.

For more information call Donald Callais at 985-475-5583. ___________________

Monthly Pastor’s breakfast date set

Pastor Morris Hunter is inviting all local pastors to our monthly breakfast at Hope Center on Thursday March 8 at 8 a.m.

We hope to see you there. Please RSVP by March 5th at 985-3254573.

CCC having halfprice clothing sale

The Catholic Community Center is having a half-price clothing clearance sale. Most clothing in our larger store will be 25¢ for each piece.

CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano, next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge.

The money raised is used to purchase food items for our food pantry to help those who are in great need. The store is open on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. ___________________

LCC to host cake bingo and luncheon on March 11

The 14th annual memorial cake bingo and gumbo luncheon will be held on Sunday, March 11 at the Larose Civic Center.

The event will offer a great gumbo lunch and more, lots of bingo games, raffles, sweet sale, half and half raffle, door prizes and more!

All proceeds benefit ACS Relay for Life.

Hosted by The Dukes of Earl Team Now accepting donations of cakes, sweets, door prizes or cash. Call 291-0904 or 677-1677 for more info. _________________

Les Reflections du Bayou planning Bayou Cleanup

Les Reflections Du Bayou is gathering names for its annual Bayou Cleanup in the South Lafourche area.

This is a chance to make Community Service hours while giving back to your community.

The event will take place on March 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the South Lafourche Library, Call 985-632-6382 to register.

Cleanup event planned for Leeville

Launch Leeville, along with its community partners, CITGO and National Estuaries, is hosting a litter cleanup event in Leeville.

Organizers will be based at the new public boat/kayak launch and fishing pier, beginning at 8:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 10th.

Free t-shirt and prizes will be given out, along with a free lunch. Cleaning supplies will be provided. This event also qualifies for student service hours.

Contact Janet Rhodus, Founder of Launch Leeville, Non-Profit at 225-413-4414 or janetrhodus@hotmail.co m Old LA Hwy. 1 and Bayou Lafourche are bombarded with litter, due to roadside fishing.

Cleanup crews will make every attempt to remove as much of this debris as possible. Organizers encourage everyone to join in and be rewarded with great food and prizes. __________________

Rep. Gisclair taking applications for scholarship

Representative Jerry “Truck” Gisclair has announced that he can help one hardworking student realize the value of a quality education by nominating him/her for the 2018-2019 Tulane Legislative Scholarship.

This scholarship will be awarded solely on merit.

Interested applicants should submit a letter to Rep. Gisclair, identifying their qualifications and should include ACT/SAT scores, GPA, special achievements, and any community or extracurricular activities in which the student has been involved.

Anyone wishing to be considered for this award should submit letters to Rep. Gisclair’s office at

P.O. Drawer 1448, Larose, LA 70373-1448, or via e-mail to gisclairj@legis.la.gov.

The deadline for letter submission is March 16, 2018.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the 2018-2019 Tulane Legislative Scholarship, please contact Rep. Gisclair’s office at (985) 798-7707 or toll free at 1-866-542-2780. ___________________

BTNEP gearing up for 2018 Bayou Lafourche cleanup

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is getting ready for its 7th Annual 2018 Bayou Lafourche Cleanup on March 10.

The clean up event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and is projected to clean up 106 miles of the bayou from Donaldsonville to Leeville. The cleanup will be done mostly from boats, but volunteers will also be needed to clean in areas around bridges and along the bayou side.

BTNEP is in need of volunteers to be part of the cleanup efforts, as well as site captains to head areas along the bayou.

The purpose of the cleanup is to raise awareness about marine debris and clean the body of water that provides the drinking water for our area.

Anyone wishing to sign up to volunteer for the March 10 event can register online at https://form.jotform.com /80085599208162 or contact Alma Robichaux at alma@btnep.org or 985-447-0868. ___________________

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The exchanges were so acrimonious that House members openly talked of ending the special session early, with no tax agreement.

“We don’t need to quit,” said Sen. Francis Thompson, a Delhi Democrat.

Senate President John Alario, a Republican known for his calm demeanor, said he believed House members could move past the tension: “Every day is new in this business.”

The sales tax measure would temporarily renew one quarter of an expiring 1 percent sales tax and temporarily eliminate some sales tax breaks, to raise nearly $300 million annually.

Louisiana’s current state sales tax rate is 5 percent. It drops to 4 percent on July 1. The bill by Rep. Stephen Dwight, a Lake Charles Republican, would move the rate to 4.25 percent.

But 0.25 percent of the tax would again be temporary, with an expiration date in mid-2021.

Only 38 of 105 House members voted for the measure. It needed 70 votes to pass.

But Barras said the bill remains “core to this debate.”

Democrats in the House also want a vote on a proposal to lessen the itemized deductions allowed for middle- and upper-income taxpayers.

Gov. John Bel Edwards called the special session, asking lawmakers to pass replacement taxes, saying without them, the TOPS free college tuition program, health care services and public safety programs would face deep cuts.

The special session must end by March 7.

“The clock’s running on us. The clock’s not our friend,” Alario said.

Part of the $994 million shortfall will be offset with $302 million estimated from increased state income-tax collections caused by the federal tax changes.

Alario said he’d like to see the House send over enough tax legislation to fill the remaining $692 million gap. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

Councilman Nonnie Autin and Cantrelle said it’s the state board that decides which company gets the contract, not the parish.

However, Jones said he remembers approving the lease every year as a function of the administration, not the state board.

Such leases only end if they expire or a company no longer wishes to do the work, parish Risk Manager Brent Abadie said.

The lease is not being taken away from a local company, he said.

It covers about 13 acres of land in the Acadia area of Thibodaux.

The council voted 42 and the motion to advertise for lease bids failed. Councilmen Bo Melvin and Jones voted against the measure.

Council members Luci Sposito, Gros and LaFont were absent.

The lease was originally listed under an unanimous agenda item, meaning it did not require discussion before voting, at Tuesday’s regular council meeting.

But after the meeting lasted almost four hours, Sposito adjourned the meeting before reaching the matter.

“Our rookie chairman messed up,” Councilman Daniel Lorraine said Thursday.

The council was equally split on a motion to approve a list of attorneys who could provide legal defense services for the parish. Councilmen Jones, Melvin and Corey Perrillioux voted against it, citing no cause.

“Just wow … that’s all I have to say is wow,” Councilman James Bourgeois said after the meeting was adjourned.

Approving legal representation is an annual matter, Abadie said.

A list of attorneys and their hourly rates is approved by the council each year so that when a suit is filed against the parish the administration has a group of preapproved representation to choose from and respond.

Without approval from the council, the parish will have to defer all legal cases to the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office, Cantrelle said.

“They’re denying me the ability to pick my own attorneys,” Cantrelle said after the meeting. “And everyone blames me.”

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @gingerale214.

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Fee hikes for Louisiana hunting and fishing licenses sought

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is seeking to boost the fees for basic fishing licenses, saying the dollars are needed to offset financial gaps.

Jack Montoucet, a former lawmaker who leads the agency, said Monday that he’ll seek the fee hikes, estimated to raise about $10 million annually, in the regular legislative session that begins March 12.

Montoucet calls passage an “uphill battle.”

Among the changes, the cost of a basic fishing license for residents would rise from $9.50 to $13.50 a year. A basic hunting license would go up from $15 to $20.

The Advocate reports the plan also would trim the number of licenses from 117 to 30 to streamline options.

In some instances, fees would drop.

Louisiana has 709,000 licensed fishermen and 326,000 licensed hunters. ___

FRANKLIN, La. (AP) — Authorities announced Wednesday a $5,500 reward for information leading to the conviction of whoever shot and killed two Louisiana black bears.

Both bears were male adults weighing more than 300 pounds each. One of the bears was reported shot Feb. 14 in marshes off a canal in St. Mary Parish, and Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents who went to the scene found the second bear about 11/2 miles away, according to a statement.

Both bears were near the Humble Canal about 10 miles south of Franklin, and necropsies indicate that both probably were killed the weekend of Feb. 2-4, the agency said.

The reward includes money from the Humane Society of the United States, the Acadiana Chapter of Safari Club International, the Safari Club International Foundation and the state’s Operation Game Thief program.

Louisiana black bears are the largest of 16 subspecies of American black bears, with adult males ranging up to 600 pounds.

Although the subspecies was removed from the list of threatened animals in 2016, it is still illegal to hunt them.

Conviction on a citation of killing a Louisiana black bear can bring up to 120 days in jail and a $950 fine, plus up to $10,000 in civil restitution for each bear’s value. ___

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Celebrating the 2018 Mardi Gras season as the Krewe of Grand Isle 2018 King and Queen were Chris and Carolyn Angelette.

Tom Hassell recongized as one of LPL Financial’s Top Financial Advisors

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For Rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment on Hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $525/month and $525/deposit. Six month lease required then month to month.

FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________________ For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room. No pets. $850/rent; $650/deposit. Call 696-8005. _________________________ House For Rent: furnished 1 bedroom in Larose; responsible single or couple; $800/month; $500/deposit; utilities not included; no smoking, no pets; yearly contract; accepting applications; call 985-868-2355 for appointment. _________________________

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For Sale: 15’4” x 42” Rouge River Canoe, boat motor and trailer; garage kept; excellent condition; $2,000. Call 985-6968045. _________________________

For Sale: Celeste Fig Trees.

985-691-9466. _________________________ Crypt For Sale: Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano; 602, Tier C; Asking $5,000. Call 985-2584491 or 985-787-2210. _________________________

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For sale: 1998 GMC Jimmy 4x4; new transmission and new engine. No A/C; 4 door. $1850.

Call Tressie Johnson at 225268-9933. _________________________

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Camper For Sale: 2008 Dutchmen Camper; 28 ft; very good condition; carport kept; new ties; some extras included; $12,000.

Call 985-665-7561, please leave message; can be seen at 210 East 16th Street, Larose. _________________________

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We Pay Cash for Gold, Silver and Diamonds Bayouside Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1., Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985227-2470. _________________________

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Indoor garage sale: The Lockport Ladies Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus are having an indoor garage sale on Saturday, March 3rd beginning at 7 a.m. Beignets and coffee will be sold for breakfast and hotdog and homemade chili with other items will be sold for lunch. _________________________ St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store will be conducting a store wide sale starting on Monday, March 5 through Saturday, March 10 from 8am to 4pm. Fill a 13 gallon bag for $2. The store is located at 102 East 2nd Street, Larose (Delta Farms Road). _________________________ Moving Sale: Thursday and Friday, March 8 and 9 from 7am to 3pm. Located at 303 Sandras Street in Larose. Tools, lawn mower, weedeater, dishes, toys, ceramic tiles, wood floors, etc. too much to list. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Coastal Janitorial Services is now hiring! Cleaning ladies needed 5 days a week. Call 632-5791 after 9am on Monday. _________________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-262-4084. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________________

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Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Now hiring: Class A driver needed immediately. Hazmat preferred, but not needed. 6 months oilfield experience required. Dodge 5500 with 40’ gooseneck. Pay is percentage of load based on experience.

Call 985-637-8325 for info. _________________________ K-Mar Supply Fourchon and Cut Off locations: are now accepting applications for full time Floor Assistant. Apply in person at 654 A.O Rappelet Road; Fourchon, LA 70357. NAPA, next door to Truck Stop. See Brandi. No phone calls please.

Must speak English. Must meet TWIC Card requirements. Free transportation to and from our Cut Off warehouse on HWY 3235. _________________________ HUB Enterprises, a leading security company, is now hiring full-time security guards, armed and unarmed to fill immediate openings in the Lafourche area. Licensed security guards are urged to apply, but experience is not necessary. Must have valid driver’s license, clean criminal history and reliable transportation. Call 1-800-759-3660, fax resume to 1-800-706-6106 or email to securityjobs@hubenterprises.com. ________________________

Immediate Openings: JB James Construction has immediate openings for laborers, bridge carpenters and pile drive operators in the Grand Isle area. Apply online at www.jbjamesllc.com/join-our-team or email lyndak@jbjamesllc.com.

Phone 225-927-3131 ext. 203. _________________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has a job opening for housekeepers in the Larose area. This job is for 20 hours per week. Starting pay is $10.11 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed at $.53 per mile. Must have clean driving record. Must be able to pass nationwide background check. Must have reliable transportation. Must provide proof of liability insurance. Deadline to apply is March 07, 2018 at 12 noon. For more info call Lynette Billiot at 985-532-0458. Equal Opportunity Employer. _________________________ B&B Hardware and Rental is looking for shop worker with maintenance experience. Apply within at 13222 West Main in Larose. 985-693-6824. _________________________ Apple Inn is hiring for a part time housekeeper. Must apply in person. _________________________ Top Water Marina in Leeville is now hiring for housekeeping and small retail store. Saturday thru Monday, part time schedule. Must pass dru screen and background check. Submit resume to topwatermarina@gmail.com along with references. _________________________

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

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Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Mata’s Construction Company LLC: Concrete service: House slabs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, a/c pads, parking lots, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140 or 985-258-6473.

Licensed and insured. _________________________ Double J Roofing Construction Specializing in re-roofs, metal roofs, aluminum roofs, patio enclosures and repairs. Over 20 years experience of doing business in all parishes. Office: 985-722-3129 or cell: 985-7226129.

Melancon’s Carpentry: 25 Plus years exp. Honest tradesman. Cabinetry; finish work; frame work; etc. Remodeling or new projects. Call 985-6964157. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses.

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

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448-7623

MARIE ROGERS

Marie P. Rogers, age 78, of Lockport, LA passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Marie was the adored Bride of 57 1/2 years of Ronald E. Rogers. Marie valued family and dedicated her love and life to hers. She was a loyal and devoted wife, mother, motherin-law, grandmother, greatgrandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie (John) Cicero, Theresa (Carl) Rome and Mary (Art) Guidry; three grandchildren, Sara Daigle, Christopher Rome, Jeremy Rome; three great granddaughters, Kylie, Kendra and Savannah; three sisters, Patricia Long (Robin), Katherine “Kutch” Arcement (Russell), and Elizabeth Plaisance; two brothers, Eugene A. Plaisance Jr. (Paulette) and Thomas P. Plaisance (Lynelle), six nephews and four nieces.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene A. Plaisance Sr. and Enola Cheramie Plaisance; son-in-law, Kenneth Daigle and dear family friend, Monsignor James B Songy.

Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at Holy Savior Parish Mausoleum in Lockport on March 3, at 10a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at Holy Savior School Cafeteria 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be served.

The Rogers family would like to extend our heartfelt love and appreciation to those we now include as part of Marie’s extended family: the staff and residents of The Broadway, Elder Living and Rehabilitation, for their attentiveness and loving care.

Arrangements are by Samart-Mothe Funeral Home. ___________________

OBITUARIES

ROBERT JOY

Robert “Bobby” Joy, Jr., age 47, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 3 at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the parlor at 11 a.m.

Bobby is survived by his wife Corina Collins Joy; sons, Austin and Eric Joy; parents, Robert Joy, Sr. and Audrey Burmaster Joy; sisters, Susan Joy Jones (Gary) and Janet Joy; mother-in-law, Mary Collins; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert L. Joy and Marjorie E. Joy; maternal grandparents, Albert and Wilhelmina Burmaster and father-in-law, Patterson “Pat” Collins Sr. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family for funeral expenses.

Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

E.J. RICHARDELLE

Eunice Joseph “E.J.” Richardelle, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2018, at his home.

E.J. was born on February 26, 1933, in Larose.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine Curole Richardelle; his daughter Cheryl R. Cheramie and her husband, Rickey J. Cheramie; his sons Jimmy Richardelle, Darryl Richardelle and his wife, Lisa Comeaux Richardelle; 2 granddaughters Danielle Richardelle Downey and her husband, Beau Downey, and Sydney Richardelle; 2 step-grandsons, Christian Kim, Derek Kim and his wife, Megan Kim; 2 step-great-grandsons Ky Kim and Ezra Kim; 2 sisters Enona Martin and Doris Pellegrin and her husband Johnny.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice Richardelle and Irene LeBlanc Richardelle; an infant brother, Jimmy Richardelle; his daughter-in-law, Cori Edwards Richardelle; and his brothers-in-law, Louis Tilman Martin and Bob Curole.

E.J. was employed by Chevron Oil Co. as an offshore employee for 35 years and had been retired for 27 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, going to casinos, and doing yard work.

In his younger days E. J. enjoyed going to the Saturday night dances with his wife and friends.

A memorial visitation was held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano.

A second visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on Saturday, March 3, 2018. A mass of Christian burial followed. Burial took place immediately following the funeral mass at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

The family would like to thank Hospice of South Louisiana, Jessica Chaisson, Kacie Gautreaux, and Duana Williams for their wonderful, compassionate care.

Other Parish Council action

Lafourche Parish Council Action taken at the public meeting held on Tuesday, February 27, include (all votes unanimous except where noted; Lafont absent): — Passed a resolution removing Albert Guidry from the board of Drainage District No. 1 by vote of 5-2. (Lorraine and Jones nay, Bourgeois abstained) — Passed an ordinance providing for additional funding for the elevation of eleven properties under the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program 2017 — Proposed ordinances requiring certain Parish Directors to present periodic reports and participate in question and answer sessions before the Council — Proposed ordinances approving servitude agreements between the Parish and the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and the Lafourche Parish Water District for the Airport Access Corridor LA Hwy 308 Turn Lane/Airport Access Road — Passed a resolution requesting the District Attorney to render an opinion as to the impact of rescinding Ordinances 5781, 5782 and 5999, which created the parishwide recreation district — Passed a resolution requesting Jerome “Dee” Richard to move forward in the 2018 State Legislative Session requesting authority of Sales Tax District No. 4 (Solid Waste), subject to voter approval, to levy a sales and use tax not to exceed three-tenths percent (Sposito and Melvin voted nay) — Passed a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Parish and the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to accept the grant for the project entitled East Side Drainage Improvements

Bid notice INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche will sell to the highest bidder one – 2006 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus with Wheel Chair Lift and one – 2008 Chevrolet Uplander Minivan in “As Is” condition.

The vehicles can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid for 2006 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus” or “Bid for 2008 Chevrolet Minivan” will be received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on March 12, 2018. Information on the bid sheet shall include bidder’s name, address, and phone number along with the bid price.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to pay all applicable taxes, title transfer fees and acquire appropriate insurance to comply with state law.

The successful bidder will be required to pay for and remove the vehicle from Special Education District No. 1’s premises within five days of notification.

Send bids to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Bid for 2006 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus or 2008 Chevrolet Minivan Special Education District No. 1 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that my serve its best interest.

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Market From 1-A

In the beginning, the event took place on Main Street. It was only later Main Street Market moved to the Bayou Side Park,” Kim stated. The park offers more room, a great bayou side view, and frees up Main Street for parking.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the event to benefit the museum, and not only pay for operational but also new exhibits, and the completion of the restoration project on the upper floors of the museum, which are coming along beautifully.

Kim stated, “One of the restored rooms will soon hold a new temporary exhibit called ‘Music on the Bayou.’

For any local families interested in lending memorabilia we would love to see what they have.

Items can be anything that reflects Bayou music culture. A few of the items we have currently is a violin, washboard, and a Cajun-style band poster.”

The exhibit is set to open in spring of this year.

Memorabilia on loan to BLFM for exhibits remain with the museum for one year then are returned to the owner. For those who may have pictures representing music on the bayou, BLFM can make copies and return the original to the owner immediately.

And crafters … it is not too late to reserve your spot but act quickly as time is drawing near and space is limited!

Deadline to register is March 8, but there may be a little wiggle room after the deadline, depending on space availability.

The Bayou Side Park, located at 222 Canal Street in Lockport, sits at the intersection of Bayou Lafourche and the Old Company Canal.

Anyone interested in participating or for more information should call Dee Dee or Kim at 985-532-5909, or email bayoularourchefo@bellsouth.net.

Bid notice INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche is offering used items to be sold by means of Sealed Bids. Bid Proposal Forms may be obtained from John Gisclair, Jr. at The Center, PO Box 405, West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana 70345.

Interested parties are invited to inspect the items between 9:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m. from February 26, 2018 through March 9, 2018 excluding Saturday and Sunday and Holidays.

(5510 West Avenue D - West 55th Street, Cut Off, Louisiana).

Sealed Bids per numbered item will be accepted at Special Education District No. 1 (The Center) no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on March 12, 2018.

Send the sealed bid (s) to: Special Education District No. 1 P. O. Box 405 Cut Off, LA 70345 Attn: Property Accounting Surplus Bid Special Education District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or to accept a proposal that may serve its best interest.

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Council From 1-A

Louisiana State Law requires public governmental entities such as DD1 to at least respond to the request within 3 days, although the information requested does not have to be forwarded within the 3-day period.

In a lengthy and public executive session on Tuesday, Autin pressed for a vote, refusing to allow Guidry and his attorney John Bourgeois more time to present evidence that Bagala’s request letter was misplaced by Glover Chiasson, another DD1 board member.

“They turned their back. Even beyond December, there was no huge effort to comply,” said Autin.

Guidry said that over the period of time in question, he had several conversations with Autin and Bagala in which the issue was never brought up by either of them.

“Armand Autin and Reggie Bagala talked to me, but no questions were asked. They didn’t send a registered letter,” he said.

Bourgeois called the matter “a mistake,” but he said there was no deliberate attempt by Guidry or the board to ignore Bagala’s request.

The resolution also asks that the parish Administration advertise for the board vacancy.

Drainage District No. 1 covers roughly from the Gheens Road on the east side of Bayou Lafourche and from Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland on the west side to Golden Meadow.

DD1 collects a 0.9 millage which brings in about a half million dollars annually, and spends that money on local projects within the district.

Recently, Guidry and DD1 were instrumental in securing a $4.75 million grant from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Statewide Flood Control Program to begin the East Side Drainage Improvements Project, a 20-arpent canal clearing and drainage improvement venture.

DD1 and the parish

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will put up approximately $350,000 for the project which will improve drainage between East 39th and East 94th streets in Cut Off. The project will also

add a pump station with four pumps to move 800,000 gallons of water per minute to the South Lafourche levee and drainage system.

UPDATE

Surveillance cameras captured images of Rodrigue and his vehicle.

A suspect wanted in a recent shoplifting case has been apprehended. The suspect has been identified as Terry Rodrigue (age 40) of Ponchatoula.

He has been charged with misdemeanor theft.

On Saturday, February 24, Rodrigue was seen on camera exiting the Walmart Supercenter in Raceland with a large screen television for which he had not paid. He then fled in a white, four-door Chevrolet truck.

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.

FEBRUARY 26, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Dana Bergeron, 18, Galliano. Fugitive.

Justin Dehart, 44, Houma.

Violation of probation/parole.

Hernando Foster, 44, Gray. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Simple battery (Misd).

Durel Jackson, 32, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole.

Brandon Lecompte, 29, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole.

Brooke’ Lynne Rumore, 21, Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Joshua Sampey, Houma.

Violation of probation/parole.

Monica Richeaux, 48, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole.

Louisiana State Police Victoria Garrick, 27, Houma. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd). Child passenger restraint system. Illegal carrying of weapons (Felony).

Barry Robichaux Sr., 62, Houma. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. D.W.I.-1st. offense (Bac .15 to .19) (Misd).

Golden Meadow Police Department Farrel Goff, 30, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

FEBRUARY 27, 2018 Golden Meadow Police Department Lionelle Cheramie, 28, Golden Meadow.

Forgery (Felony).

Brock Guidry, 21, Houma.

Domestic Abuse battery (Felony). Fugitive.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Nicholas Lecompte, 37, Houma. Domestic abuse battery

involving strangulation (Felony).

Katelynn Perez, 23, Houma. Contempt of court. Violation of protective orders (Misd).

Keith Usea, 17, Thibodaux. Simple assault (Misd).

Terrorizing (Felony).

Travis Williams, 39, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Fugitive.

Chad Borne, 36, Cut Off; Fugitive; possession of methamphetamine.

Vernon Drayton, 44, Houma. Resisting an officer.

Justillian Hyde, 39, Houma. Theft from a coin operated device; simple criminal damage to property.

Damien Rodrigue, 29, Raceland. Fugitive.

FEBRUARY 28, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ernest Bennett, 47, Thibodaux. Cruelty to the infirmed.

Wanda Bennett, 29, Thibodaux. Cruelty to the infirmed.

Justin Charles, 40, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Joel Cortez, 56, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 cts); possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Jacob Danos, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Mason Dupre, 17, Thibodaux. Terrorizing.

Sarah Holder, 41, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property; simple battery; criminal trespass.

Andre Holly, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Grayvon Joseph, 28, Vacherie. Aggravated battery with dangerous weapon; simple criminal damage to property.

Taniqua Poindexter, 36, Galliano. Contempt of court; contempt of court.

Vaughn Robertson, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Roy Vizier, 50, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Lockport Police Department Jaden Rogers, 18, Lockport. Contempt of court.

Nicholls Police Department Daijuan Stewart, 23, Baldwin. Simple kidnapping; aggravated battery with dangerous weapon.

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Sunday, March 4, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The killing of innocent school children is an evil worse than abortion

A cartoon in the newspaper has an elderly gentleman speaking to a young student. He looks down on him and says, “When I was your age, I had to walk two miles uphill to school in the snow while holding a hot potato.”

The kid interrupts and says, “I had to hide in a closet while a mass shooter killed my teacher and friends.”

The gentleman says apologetically, “You have my thought and prayers.”

Turning away the student says, “Don’t bother.”

The Valentine’s Day Massacre in Florida and this cartoon made me think of my own school experience. I rode my bike about a mile to school in New Orleans but I never worried about being shot. I don’t remember any mass shootings. So I did a lit-

tle research to find out what happened and when did things change.

The first known mass school shooting in the U.S. took place on April 9, 1891, when 70year-old James Foster fired a shotgun at a group of students in the playground of St. Mary’s Parochial School, Newburgh, New York, causing minor injuries to several students.

Most of the few school shootings after this until the later part of the next century were one on one attacks by students on other students or a teacher, usually involved stabbing with knives or hand guns. next mass The school shooting takes place on December 30, 1974 in Olean, New York.

Anthony Barbaro, a 17year-old Regents scholar armed with a rifle and shotgun, kills three adults and wounds 11 others at his high school, which was closed for the Christmas holiday.

The first mass school shooting with a semi-automatic rifle happened on June 12, 1976 at California State University where the school’s custodian opened fire in the library on the California State University, Fullerton campus killing seven and wounding two.

Each month teachers and staff at Holy Rosary Catholic School are encouraged to submit names of students who exemplify outstanding Christian values throughout their everyday lives.

The students named as Living Apostles for January are 2nd grader, Paul Dufrene, son of Paul and Amber Dufrene; and 4th grader, Bailee Duet, daughter of Jason and Holly Savoie and Jade Duet. Each Living Apostle is given a crucifix to wear throughout the school year as a visual symbol of their dedication to Jesus Christ. These students’ values of respect, charity, responsibility, love and kindness are reflected within their lives.

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

So. Lafourche Assembly of God

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.

Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 New Sunlight Baptist Church Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland 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.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near S. 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 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.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

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

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

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 Toby Brogden

Greater New Fountain Baptist 233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

CATHOLIC

723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 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, 8:00 a.m.

Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

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

Fr. Gregory Fratt Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 8:00 a.m.

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

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

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.co

St. Hilary of Poitiers South Lafourche Baptist Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119

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.

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

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

the name of the “absolute rights” of certain gun owners.

Killing innocent students is an evil worse than abortion. Those lawmakers and those who oppose sensible gun laws to prevent mass shooting of the innocent are complicit in the evil.

We must be pro-life and choose life over guns. We can restrict semi-automatic guns that are only used for killing people.

We can have better background checks for all people.

Let us join the students who are crying out for sensible laws to make our schools and society safe again.

Every Wednesday in March 8 am - 10 am Wellness Center Lobby 726 N. Acadia Road, Thibodaux Age 18 and Older

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews

Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.

Open Door Revival Center

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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off

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

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

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. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org

and raises money. The NRA influence over politicians is tremendous. While most Americans want some type of sensible gun restrictions, the politicians are afraid of the widely published report cards giving A to F grades to lawmakers. The cards have been credited with the election (or blamed for the defeat) of many a candidate, including incumbents.

However, students and others are angry and they have a right to be angry. We need to make our schools and our society safe again.

Too many innocent children have been killed in

FREE FLU VACCINE

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Full Gospel Temple #2 Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988 Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

infringed.”

Like all of the 10 Amendments to the Constitution, the right to bear arms is not an unrestricted right.

The National Rifle Association was founded in 1871 to promote shooting ability for hunters and civil defense. The past NRA generations worked with the U.S. government to limit gun traffic where exconvicts or mental patients were involved. It has about 5 million members.

Today it is among the most feared and effective players in Washington and the 50 state capitals, where it lobbies

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There’s Still Time.

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

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

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

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

18242 W. Main - Galliano Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

The carnage continues. In the U.S., 18 school shootings have taken place in the first 45 days of 2018. Americans own the most guns per person than any other country in the world. Our gun culture has caused more deaths by armed fellow citizens than in any other high-income nation in the world.

Wow! This needs to change!

Congress passed the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1781. It reads, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship 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.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

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.

Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church

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Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

632-7575

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

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

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

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

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

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

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

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

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

504-915-5019

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

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)

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

LUTHERAN

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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

SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia: 504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m.

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde Pastor Raul Rivero - &757) 894-5873

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

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