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Notices warning of cuts going to LA elderly, disabled By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s health department is notifying 37,000 elderly and disW abled people, many of them in nursing homes, that the money paying for their care could dry up in July. Republicans slammed the move as fear-mongering by the state’s Democratic governor amid ongoing budget and tax negotiations. The notices, out Thursday, are Louisiana’s first official warning to residents of nursing homes and group homes that they could face eviction in less than two months because of proposed Medicaid spending cuts included in the Housebacked version of next year’s budget. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration See Notices Page 3-A

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Council forms charter review committee amid some opposition

By Buster Avera Contributing Writer

The Lafourche Parish Council narrowly approved a resolution creating a t Home Rule Charter Revision Committee at the Tuesday, May 8 public meetV S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE ing. C • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE Council Chairwoman Luci Sposito has been pushing for formation of a charter review for over a year. The resolution creates a committee of 6 to 10 members, with 9 members chosen from each parish district and 1 chosen by the Parish President. The committee members, who were recommended by their respective Council members or by the Council Chairwoman, will meet for the purpose of reviewing the current Home Rule Staff Photo by Babs Charter for possible changes. Proposed changes will be brought The Central Lafourche High School Trojan Athletic Association recently held a very sucback to the Council for approval prior cessful first annual Crawfish Boil at the Lafourche Central Market. There were 36 teams to possible voter approval. that participated, with each team boiling 2 sacks of crawfish. Sposito said the committee meetThe event was so successful, organizers can’t wait until next year. ings will be open to anyone who wants Pictured are some of the Central Lafourche student athletes serving up some crawfish. to attend and make suggestions. “We’re not spending parish dollars, not hiring people to do this, were asking people to make suggestions. I

A tale of two basins: Why one is thriving while the other is dying

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By Alisha Renfro, Coastal Scientist Mississippi River Delta Restoration Program, National Wildlife Federation

To understand the issues of land loss affecting Louisiana’s coast and the restoration solutions needed to address it, one needs only compare two neighboring basins on the coast. In the Atchafalaya Basin, lush, green fingers of land push out toward the Gulf of Mexico, building more and more acreage every year. In the Terrebonne Basin to the east, land is rapidly disappearing at one of the highest rates on the planet. Why are there such stark differences between these two basins that are geographically so close together? What can these basins teach us about efforts to restore Louisiana’s coast? The key to successful, ongoing land building in the Atchafalaya Basin is the steady flow of sediment and fresh water the area receives from the Atchafalaya River and the Wax Lake Outlet. In contrast, there is little fresh water and almost no sediment input to most of the Terrebonne Basin, contributing to continued and severe land loss.

As it always has, rivers and their freshwater and sediment are key to building and sustaining land across coastal Louisiana. Finding ways to use rivers to restore the coast will be essential to maintaining the region. The Atchafalaya Basin Between 1932 and 2016, while every other basin in Louisiana was losing land, the Atchafalaya Basin gained more than six square miles (4,000 acres) of wetlands. The Atchafalaya River is the last major distributary of the Mississippi River, and it receives, on average, 30 percent of the combined flow of the Mississippi and Red Rivers or around 300,000 cubic feet of water per second. In 1942, the Army Corps of Engineers dredged a channel from the Atchafalaya River to the Gulf of Mexico to decrease water levels moving past Morgan City, splitting the flow of water and sediment between the Atchafalaya River and the Wax Lake Outlet. See Basins Page 3-A

Ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving nears passage By Drew White LSU Manship School News Service

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BATON ROUGE — Though texting while driving is illegal, law enforcement officers face difficulties in pulling over distracted drivers. A bill passed by a Senate committee Thursday would make it easier for police to issue citations by expanding the list of prohibited cellular activities, like taking “selfies” and checking social media sites, in an attempt to decrease traffic accidents. Law-enforcement authorities say that under current law, they cannot ticket drivers who insist that they were using their phones for something other than texting. So under the bill, simply holding a device in either or both hands would be against the law at the start of next year. The bill, written by Rep. Mike Huval, R-Breaux Bridge, would prohibit the use of wireless telecommuni-

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South Lafourche Bantam conducting early registration

South Lafourche Bantam Football will be holding open registration on May 14th and 25th at the Larose Civic Center from 6 – 7 p.m. All football players who are registering MUST bring their birth certificate. All coaches are NAYS certified. Early registration cost is $30 with the help of the July football camp fundraiser. Late registration is $50 and will be held on July 28th with the help of volunteering during the season. Otherwise it is $80 to register. Age cut off for the 2018-year is 6-12. Must be 12 before September 30. FMI please email hlandry@ymail.com __________________

St. Hilary Council of Catholic Women planning trip to PA

The Council of Catholic Women of St. Hilary Parish in Mathews is planning a trip to Lancaster and Philadelphia, Pa. from Sept 15th to 23rd. Call 985-381-1245 to register. Registration deadline is May 15. __________________

LPFD #1 invites community to 25th celebration

Lafourche Fire District #1 Vol. Fire Department invites the community to join them at the Raceland Ag. Building, 3932 LA-308, Raceland, for their 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 19th from 10:30 a.m. till 3 p.m. Food and drinks will be served. Sparkey and Freddie the Fire Truck will also appear, along with a bounce house for kids, face painting and balloon art. ___________________

The Grand Isle Community Development Team is sponsoring the Grand Isle 7 mile garage and craft sale at the Community Center (3811 Hwy 1) on May 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booth space 10x10, $25.00 each; with electricity $30.00 each Food vendors call for space and price information. Rental space available, call Melissa Terrebonne at 985-787-3500. Pre-register by May 15 at the Community Center, 3811 Hwy 1, Grand Isle, La. 70358 or by mailing a check payable to: GICDT, P.O. Box 944, Grand Isle, La. 70358. ___________________

Catholic Daughters of America to sell plate lunches

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Pope Pius X, #1883 of Cut Off, will be having a fundraiser on Sunday, May 20th at the Spiritual Life Center behind Sacred Heart Church. The meal will include meat sauce spaghetti, peas, potato salad, cake and a drink. The cost will be $10. Tickets will be sold at the door. Lunches will be served from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Dine in or takeout. There will be other desserts that will be sold. For tickets, talk to any CDA member or call Cheryl Guidry at 985665-7135. _________________

GM Lions Club providing hearing aids for the needy

The Golden Meadow Lions Club is instituting a new program to provide hearing aids for needy with limited financial resources. Applicants will be evaluated exclusively on financial need. Applications and information may be obtained by contacting Lion Pat France at 985-2581544; Lion Ray Bernard at 985-632-2312; or Lion Henry Lafont, Jr at 985693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member.

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Catholic Community Center having half-price sale

The Catholic Community Center Food Bank and Thrift Store will be having a twoweek half-price sale. All regular summer clothing will be 25 cents until Friday, May 25th. The Catholic Community Center accepts donations of clothing, food and household items. Volunteer are needed for expansion of hours and appreciated. The center is open on Mondays 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. Those in need of clothing and food, must bring their income and expense documentation to apply and must live from the Valentine Bridge southward to and including Grand Isle. __________________

Perch Jerkin Classic hosting fish fry fundraiser May 19

The Perch Jerkin` Classic will be hosting a fish fry fundraiser in order to raise money for their annual tournament on Saturday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lockport Fire Department. Plate lunches will consist of fried fish, French fries and a slice of French bread for a $10 donation. Deliveries can be made for orders of 5 or more plate lunches. Contact Jarrod at 985-8604177, Josh at 985-860-4228 or Brandon at 985-859-0221. All donations will fund the annual tournament where proceeds are donated to the St. Jude Children`s Research Hospital. ________________

South Lafourche plans annual basketball camp

The 28th Annual Tarpon Basketball Camp for boys and girls will be held in several sessions at South Lafourche High School. Session I will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. from May 28 to 30 for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. The final two sessions are for all Biddy Basketball aged boys and girls. The camp times are 1 to 4 p.m. for Session II (June 4 to 7) and Session III (June 11 to 14). The cost of the camp is $45 for session I and $75 for Session II and III. Each camper will receive a camp basketball and a camp t-shirt. Call South Lafourche boy’s basketball coach Brian Callais at 985691-1809.

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cation devices in moving vehicles unless the driver uses hands-free technology. “Currently our state is 49th in the U.S. for the most distracted drivers,” Huval said. “We’re the seventh highest for traffic fatalities in the United States.” “If people know something is not enforceable, they will continue to do it,” Huval added Current school zone laws forbid an individual from accessing social networking sites while driving, manually entering a name or number to initiate a call, texting or using a phone camera to take a picture or video. The bill, which passed unanimously in the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee, would extend school zone laws to the entire state. The bill now heads to the Senate floor. The House previously passed the bill with a 53-34 vote. “Between 60 and 80 percent of accidents are caused by distracted driving,” Huval said. A first citation warrants a fee of up to $125, while the second violation is punishable by a fine of up to $250. Subsequent violations are punishable by fines up to $250 as well and suspension of the violator’s driver’s license for a 15day period. Several Louisiana residents testified in support of the bill after losing loved ones in accidents initiated by distracted drivers that were on their phones. Suzanne Salter lost her daughter to an accident on a straight highway involving a driver who was texting. The driver, Salter said, “didn’t even know she was driving in the left lane. She didn’t even know what she hit.” Salter said her daughter had a baby, and now he doesn’t even remember her except by a picture. Gabrielle Madere lost her 5-month-old daughter after being hit in a traffic accident involving a driver that had been texting. “Had she just been looking up and not texting on her phone I would have celebrated Reece’s first birthday on Monday,” Mader said. “It breaks my heart that all these people have to die because others are selfish and don’t think about others when they get on the road.” Under Huval’s bill, people could use their phones while driving only to navigate, report a collision or a situation where one believes an in-

dividual is in jeopardy of serious injury or death. Residents who own older-model vehicles without Bluetooth capabilities would have to use hands-free technology like adapters or a headset to participate in phone calls. The law does not apply to on-duty law enforcement officers, firefighters or operators of authorized emergency vehicles. Kevin Cunningham, representing the American Insurance Association, argued that the bill could be made more effective if it made the use of phones while driving as a moving violation instead of a non-moving violation that cannot be rated by insurance companies. “If you want to incentivize as many people as you can to follow this law, one of the ways is maybe bumping up insurance rates as a result of texting or using a phone while driving,” Cunningham said. Huval said a high fine or increased insurance premiums would disproportionately affect parents of younger drivers that violate the antiphone law. “A seatbelt ticket is $25, but it has gotten people’s attention,” Huval countered. Lou Fey, the chairman of the Louisiana Property and Casualty Commission, supported the bill in its current posture. He explained that in Texas, when dis-

tracted driving laws were changed from a nonmoving to a moving violation, “law enforcement was less inclined to give people tickets when they knew it was going to have such a major financial impact.” Officers cannot search through someone’s phone due to an individual’s right to privacy, so the new law would allow police to issue a citation if a driver has a phone in their hands. Those speaking in opposition to the bill argued that distracted driving is caused by conversation, not by handsfree cellular policies. Dennis Burke, a Metairie resident, argued that holding a phone to one’s ear while on a phone call and playing on apps was like “comparing apples and oranges.” Burke said cell phone bans did not decrease accidents based off of a study conducted by the Highway Loss Data Institute, and a more effective method would be to increase punishments on drivers involved in accidents if they were found to be texting. Fifteen other states have enacted similar distracted driving laws. Georgia was the most recent. “In states that have passed this legislation, there has been a 16 percent reduction in accident frequency,” Rey said.

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don’t see anything wrong with it and that’s why I’m putting it forward and that’s why I’ve been working on it for quite some time,” she stated. Bayou Blue councilman James Bourgeois voiced strong opposition to the formation of a committee. “The Home Rule Charter is a pretty serious thing. Other than Mr. Lorraine, Mr. Lafont and Mr. Jones, most of us have only been in office for two years. I think that’s a serious undertaking considering we want to change the laws with only two years experience,” said Bourgeois. Bourgeois said he did not receive proper notice from the Council Chair about the nominating or appointing of someone to represent his district. Other members said Sposito gave adequate notice to everyone. “I want to thank our council chairwoman for pushing this issue over the course of the last year, sending multiple emails and bringing up in meetings to please submit your nominees. She’s done it over and over. She has done more than her job in notifying everybody. I’m sorry, but on this one you’re wrong!” Councilman Armand Autin told Bourgeois. Councilman Daniel Lorraine had several objections to the formation of a committee. He followed Bourgeois’ argument that the majority of council members were inexperienced. He also argued the difference between a committee which recommends changes to the Council and a “commission” whose changes go straight to the voters. “A charter change is political. You’re gonna form this committee, they’re gonna do whatever they got to do. It’s gonna come back to the Council, the Council’s gonna add, subtract, do what they got to do. A commission, you can’t do that. Whatever that commission comes up with goes to the voters,” said Lorraine. Lorraine also took exception to the committee nominees. “I don’t even know half these people on this list. They don’t even have a resume. Y’all are

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putting people on the most important board in this parish without a resume. I don’t know if these people are registered voters in the parish,” he said. Bo Councilman Melvin supported the committee. “Last year, our first year in office, Mr. Perrillioux and I co-sponsored to have term limits. It’s in the charter. We didn’t have to have a commission or a committee to change the charter, other than a vote here to send it to the voters,” said Melvin. “Also, our charter is out of compliance with state election laws. That’s one thing we want to change,” noted Melvin. “Were looking for more transparency to help government run more efficiently. Of course were going to send it to the voters. I trust the voters, I trust the committee. We’re not going about this haphazardly,” he added. Sposito said the Assistant District Attorney will sit in on the committee meetings. “I don’t do too much without talking to the DA. The District Attorney actually said it’s a great idea to review things every few years just as long as they are able to look at it to make sure one change doesn’t cause problems in another area,” Sposito said. The vote was 5-2. Lorraine and Bourgeois voted “no” to the resolution. Lafont and Jones were absent.

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Over time, sediment filled in the Wax Lake, and the Wax Lake Delta emerged. A delta has also been built by the Atchafalaya River, but unlike the all-natural Wax Lake Delta, this delta has been augmented by dredging of the Atchafalaya River and disposal of this sediment. The constant stream of sediment into the broad, shallow Atchafalaya Basin has resulted in this being the only basin in Louisiana experiencing net land gain. This new land pushing out into the Gulf has continued over the years, despite experiencing challenges affecting many areas of Louisiana’s coast, including subsidence, sea level rise, hurricanes and more. The land built and sustained by the Wax Lake Outlet is swamp and marsh habitat that is teeming with life, and the Wax Lake Delta is a picture of a living, thriving delta. The Terrebonne Basin In stark contrast, between 1932 and 2016, the Terrebonne Basin lost more than 500 square miles (30,000 acres) of wetlands. This basin is the remnants of an old delta complex

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that was formed when the main flow of the Mississippi River emptied into this area 500-2,500 years ago. When the French arrived in Louisiana, Bayou Lafourche was the major distributary of the Mississippi River, and along with other smaller channels, such as Bayou Terrebonne, carried fresh water and sediment to the Terrebonne Basin that helped nourish and maintain its wetlands. A dam was completed across Bayou Lafourche in 1904 to prevent flooding at Donaldsonville, but this dam also cut off the steady flow of fresh water and sediment to the wetlands. Eventually, in order to address stagnation and pollution in the bayou and to push back against saltwater intrusion from the Gulf, a pumping plant was put in place to pump and siphon water from the Mississippi River into Bayou Lafourche to address fresh water needs, stagnation and pollution in the bayou. Today, the Terrebonne Basin receives fresh water and some sediment from the Atchafalaya River on the western side of the basin, and, when Atchafalaya river stages are high, some of the fresh water from the Atchafalaya reaches the central part of the basin through the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. However, the Terrebonne Basin is still largely sediment and freshwater poor, contributing to ongoing land loss. The lack of sediment input in the Terrebonne Basin, among other factors, has led to a disintegration of the productive and protective wetlands of Terrebonne, leaving coastal communities, industry and vital infrastructure increasingly vulnerable to storms. Restoring and Sustaining the Terrebonne Basin A suite of restoration solutions is needed to restore and sustain wetlands in the Terrebonne Basin. But key to building and sustaining land over the long-term is effectively using the fresh water and sediment of the Atchafalaya River. Projects such as the Atchafalaya River Sediment Diversion and the Increase Atchafalaya Flow to Terrebonne Diversion, along with the Houma Navigation Canal Lock Hydrologic Restoration, would increase the flow and retention of fresh water eastward to the central part of the basin to sustain existing marshes. Other projects, like the Mauvais Bois and Bayou DuLarge ridge restoration projects, marsh creation projects, and restoration of the Terrebonne Basin’s barrier islands, would also help restore and sustain the area. As Louisiana’s coast continues to lose a football field every 100 minutes, one need only contrast the thriving Atchafalaya Basin and the dying Terrebonne Basin to see how important directing freshwater and sediment, through sediment diversion and other projects, will be to maintaining land along our coast. “A Tale of Two Basins: Why One is Thriving While the Other is Dying”, was initially published on the Delta Dispatches blog at MississippiRiverDelta.org

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has said for months the notices would be sent because lawmakers haven’t replaced temporary taxes that expire July 1. Administration officials said they need to send the letters so

people have time to make alternative plans for family members’ care. The regulatory process to make the cuts began this week. “Our hearts are breaking over the need to do this,” said Health Secretary Rebekah Gee. “However, we cannot provide services with no money to pay for them. We simply cannot.” Republican lawmakers panned the letters as a premature move, creating unnecessary anxiety for Louisiana’s most fragile residents, while budget and tax talks continue and the cuts are uncertain. “The decision by the governor and this administration to give eviction notices to the elderly population of Louisiana, without question, is a political move. It’s egregious in my personal opinion,” said House GOP leader Lance Harris, of Alexandria. “We don’t even know what the Senate is going to do yet.” Harris called the letters “an unnecessary, political scare tactic.” Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, the governor’s chief budget adviser, said of the criticism: “This letter is scary, but it’s not a tactic.” The House-backed version of next year’s budget would close a gap caused by expiring taxes by cutting $431 million in general state tax dollars from the health department. The cut would grow to an estimated $1.6 billion or more with the loss of federal matching dollars. The Senate is crafting its version of a spending plan for next year, but senators have said their choices are grim. The state is expected to bring in $648 million less in general state tax dollars next year, and health care and education programs are the most vulnerable to cuts. Edwards intends to call a special session later this month, hoping lawmakers will agree to pass replacement taxes to fill budget gaps and stave off the health cuts. But a prior special session in February ended with no tax deal amid partisan disputes in the House, creating uncertainty about whether tax measures will pass before the new budget year begins. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Louisiana lawmakers ban tying up pet during hurricane, flood

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers have a message for pet owners: Don’t tie up your dog or cat during a hurricane or a flood. The state House of Representatives gave final passage Monday to a proposal outlawing the behavior. The bill by Sen. Troy Carter, a New Orleans Democrat, prohibits the tying or tethering of a pet in “in a manner that exposes the dog or cat to extreme weather conditions” in a designated emergency area during a flood or hurricane. Violators could face a fine up to $75 from a local governing authority. The House voted 6725 for the measure. The Senate had previously backed it in a 35-0 vote. The bill heads to the governor. If signed, it would become law Aug. 1. Senate Bill 160: www.legis.la.gov

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Louisiana: 6th record year for tourism; 47M visitors

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Officials say 2017 was Louisiana’s sixth record year in a row for tourism, with 47.1 million visitors spending $17.5 billion. According to a news release from the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, the number of visitors last year rose nearly 500,000 from 2016, and their spending rose more than 4 percent. State and local tax revenues rose 4.5 percent, from $1.73 million to $1.81 million. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says tourism brings in $37 for every tax dollar spent on promotion and marketing. The number of visitors has risen steadily since 2011, the first year that tourism had fully recovered from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Tourism has set records each year from 2012 on. ___

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— Louisiana has a new, temporary secretary of state. Kyle Ardoin has officially taken over the job as the state’s chief elections official on an interim basis. Tom Schedler ended his tenure in the elected job Tuesday, resigning amid allegations he sexually harassed an employee who worked for him announced his resignation last week. The Republican had been in office since 2010. Ardoin, who had been Schedler’s first assistant, will work in the job until a special election is held this fall and a new secretary of state is chosen to fill the remainder of the term that ends in January 2020. Schedler decided to step down amid intensifying scrutiny about the harassment allegations filed by an employee in a February lawsuit and increasing calls for him to leave the position. ___

Lawmakers again spurn bid for Louisiana Constitution rewrite

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers have rejected a bid to rewrite part of Louisiana’s constitution, for a second year. Rep. Neil Abramson’s proposal would have started a process leading to a constitutional convention, with a scope largely limited to budget and tax issues. Abramson, a New Orleans Democrat, said too many rules that control government spending and tax policy are locked into the constitution, limiting lawmakers’ ability to respond to financial problems. Opponents, including Republican Rep. Jay Morris of Monroe, worried about the delegateselection process and the influence of specialinterest groups. The House voted 5247 Wednesday for Abramson’s bill. It needed 70 votes to pass. The issue won’t go away, however. Several outside groups are trying to rally support for a constitutional convention among candidates in next year’s election.

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Lot for sale: 150x86 located on U-turn at West 48th and West 49th. $25,000. Call Antoinette at 985-791-3027 _________________________

Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________

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Office building for rent: $600/mo plus $500/dep. Hwy 1, bayou side in Cut Off. Call 985772-3258 or 985-413-0791. _________________________ Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________

FOR RENT

House for rent: 3 bed, 2 bath. $850/mo and $400/damage deposit. No smoking, no pets. Call 696-2270. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath; Larose on Hwy 1; good neighborhood; $950/month, $950/deposit; Call Diane at 985-691-1367, leave voicemail. _________________________

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Apartment for Rent: 2 br.; 1 bath; washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. No pets. $600/month, $500/deposit. FMI Call 985-6657621. _________________________ House for rent: 230 East 2nd St, Larose. 2 br, 1 ba. $850/month plus deposit. Central A/C and heating. Lawn care provided. No smoking, no pets. Completely renovated inside and outside. Easy walk to Larose Park/Civic center. 985632-3984 or 985-696-0825. _________________________ Trailer for rent: Single occupancy or married couple. Utilities paid, grass cut. Located in Larose. $700/mo and $500/dep. Call 696-0818. _________________________ Efficiency apt for rent: 1 bed, 1 ba. Kitchen and living area, w/d, utilities paid. 632-5610. _________________________ Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-6374133.

Apt for rent: 129 B; 1 bd, kitchen/living area, utilities pd, furnished, singles or couples, no smoking, no pets. 632-5610. _________________________ 1 bed apt: for rent: HWY 308 near GM Bridge. Unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. $460/rent and $460/dep. 985-258-6277. _________________________ Apt for rent: 1 bed, Hwy 1 bayou side in Cut Off. Only suitable for 1-2 adults. $650/mo and $500/dep. Call 985-772-3258 or 985-413-0791. _________________________ For rent: 4 bed, 2 bath, large living. Washer/dryer also. $900/mo and $500/dep. 172 West 59th St. Cut Off. 504-4165165. _________________________ For rent: Newly remodeled, one bedroom, one bath apartment on HWY 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water is included. $500/mo and $500/dep. Six month lease required then month to month. FMI call 985798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ 3 homes for rent: 2 bedroom mobile home, $625/mo; 3 bedroom house, $700/mo; 4 bedroom house, $800/mo. Call 475-7272 or 637-7273. _________________________ Small cottage for rent: Bedroom loft, full kitchen, full bath, unfurnished, appliances provided, utilities included in rent; lawn service. SINGLE person only. No smoking. $500/mo and $300/damage deposit. 8593753. Located in Larose. _________________________

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We pay cash for gold, silver, and diamonds Bayou Side Flea Market, 14567 Hwy 1, Cut Off. Call Dallas at 985-677-1061 or Tom at 985227-2470. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

For sale: 2 mosulium crypt spaces at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. $7,000. FMI Please call 232-5777 after 1 p.m. _________________________

AUTOS

Truck for sale: 1999 GMC Sierra. 93,000 miles. $3,000. Call 632-3045. Can be seen down West 64th St. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Large open garage sale Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from until all gone. Open from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. NEW STUFF! Lots of everything. School clothes; crafts; knick knacks; baby clothes from newborn to 2T - $.50; baby stroller; tubs; jackets; lots more. 363 West 54th Street, Cut Off. _______________________

Yard Sale: Women’s and men’s clothing, sizes L-4x, many still with tags; men’s jeans and shorts sizes 46 and 48; New Lula Roe clothing, tc-3x; new furniture; Christmas decorations; collectable Santa’s; Bayou Lafourche cook books (NEW); Full size arcade games; designer purses; and much more. 177 West 129th Street, Cut Off from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. _________________________

HELP WANTED

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NOTICES

Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________

OBITUARIES

DONALD PITRE

Donald Paul Pitre, 61, a resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018. He was known for his unmatched love for his family, unrivaled kindness, extraordinary seafood jambalaya, extensive knowledge of the bible, and unwavering support of the Saints. Diagnosed with cancer in January 2016, Donald fought tirelessly to see his sons married and the birth of his granddaughter. He is survived by his sons, Joshua Pitre (Nicole) and Jason Pitre (Dana); granddaughter, Adela Pitre; mother, Regina Pitre; and sisters, Joycelyn Cheramie, Debbie Hornback and Jackie Breaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Pitre. Falgout Funeral Home (Galliano) was in charge of arrangements. Visitation was from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, and from 8 to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 4. Religious services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 4 with burial followed in Cheramie Cemetery. __________________

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Mother’s Day Memorials

In Memory of

YVONNE G. BOURG

Sunrise: 12/31/40 Sunset: 12/20/03 Happy Mother’s Day Mom. We all love and miss you. Your family ______________________

In Memory of RUBY C. BRADFORD

Sunrise: 5/19/39 Sunset: 1/30/15 Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day And Happy Birthday. We miss you dearly. All our love until we meet again. Orren, Sally, Molly, Sandy, Brad, Family and friends. ________________________

Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven

SHEILA CROCHET

DOB: 12/29/59 DOD: 03/07/17

KATHY LOUPE

DOB: 02/06/59 DOD: 12/11/17 Dear Mom in Heaven, we just want you to know, how much we miss you everyday and how much we love you so. We cannot send you a card, but we can send our love; upon wings of angels to Heaven up above. We wish you a Happy Mother’s Day, for you were the best; to have you for our mother, we knew we had been blessed. Rest in peace our angels, on day we will be together; the next time that we see you, I know it will be forever. Love, Kyle, Kimberly, Kyleigh, Kamryn and Koy ______________________

In Memory of PEGGY M. CHERAMIE Sunrise: 11/23/53 Sunset: 4/10/18 Missing you on Mother’s Day You never said I’m leaving, You never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. A million times we needed you, A million times we cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts we hold a place That only you could fill. Love, Alex and Ryan _________________________

In Memory of

RENA FALGOUT

In Memory Of LINDA CHERAMIE Sunrise: 9/3/48 Sunset: 4/8/18 Happy Mother’s Day up in heaven. ______________________

Sunrise: 6/26/29 Sunset: 2/17/18 To our sweet Rena Mae, We miss you today and everyday since you were called home. It will not be the same without you, but we will celebrate in your memory. Happy Mother’s Day in heaven. Forever in our minds and in our hearts until we meet again. Love always, your children and grandchildren. _______________________

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, soon you will be able to clarify your thinking and articulate your needs to others. Until then, you need to wait for an opportunity to share your point of view. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you have been struggling with a challenging situation, you’ll get some much-needed support this week. Use the break to treat yourself to something special. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Some epic action may be on tap for you this week, Gemini. You may have to slow things down if everything is moving too quickly. A lively group of people will join you. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a surge of energy may have you working overtime to complete a task. Just come up for a breather once in a while. Such respites can prove rejuvenating. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Distant lands may be calling you, Leo. So be sure your passport is in order and set up those discount fare alerts to your email. It’s time to get away for some R&R.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, be careful what you wish for, as you may just get everything you desire. It’s uncertain how things may turn out, so be ready to make changes as needed. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Is love in the air, Libra? If you are feeling more amorous than usual, you may be ready for a new relationship or ready to add some spice to your current one. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Health, wisdom and wealth could be in your sights, Scorpio. Why not throw in being well-liked as well? This is your time to soar. Enjoy the ride while it lasts. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Devote more time to self-care right now, Sagittarius. You may need some time to yourself to recharge. When you are done, you can once again be a person of action. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be feeling a little wild this week or ready to just hang around in your pajamas and relax. Either way works as long as you’re happy doing it.

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. MAY 7, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Chad Boudreaux, 37, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Cody Hebert, 21, Raceland. Contempt of court. Cain Messer, 31, Golden Meadow. Violation of probation/parole. Troy Pharr Jr., 24, Lockport. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Tyler Vinning, 22, Vacherie. Theft (Misd). Jamie Wicher, 32, Galliano. Violation of probation/parole. Jordan Moultrie, 27, Houma. Flight from an officer (Misd). Theft by shoplifting (Misd) (Accessory after fact). Possession of marijuana (1st offense) (Misd). James Sims, 40, Houma. Enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. Possession or distributing of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Theft by shoplifting (Misd). Possession of crack cocaine less than 28 grams (Felony). Thibodaux Police Department Wilson Mitchell, 21, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Brad Naquin Jr., 28, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation (Felony). MAY 8, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department James Anderson Jr., 64, Thibodaux. Entry on or remaining in places after being forbidden. Simple criminal damage to property. Kevin Johnson, 49, Contempt of court. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Lawrence Bourg IV, 44, Thibodaux. Second-degree battery (Felony). Dejon Caine, 19, Palmeta, GA. Contempt of court. Brian Carcisse, 27, Houma. Contempt of court. Rudolph Chiasson, 57, aggravated criminal damage to property (Felony). Telephone communications; improper language; harassment (Misd). Leroy Dardar Jr., 45, Bourg. Theft (Misd)-2 counts. Casey Helmer, 40, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Jonathan Johnson, 38, Gray. Forgery (Felony) (Attempted). Theft (Misd). Allen Price III, 33, Pointe Aux Chenes. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Cruelty to the infirmed (Felony). Simple assault (Misd). False imprisonment (Misd). Ashley Sims, 34, Houma. Contempt of court. Monetary instrument abuse. Issuing worthless checks (Misd). Nathan Robertson, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Jai Fonseca, 28, Lockport. Contempt of court. Adolph Lefort Jr., 26, Lockport. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Lockport Police Department Raven Chiasson, 17, Lock-

port. Disturbing the peace-offensive, derisive, annoying words to another (Misd). Kip LeBlanc, 20, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery (Felony). Aggravated seconddegree battery (Felony). MAY 9, 2018 Thibodaux Police Department Charon Bougere, 34, Donaldsonville. Fugitive. Linda Harrington, 69, Gatesville, Tx. Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon. Tamara Henderson, 35, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Louisiana State Police Santos Amaya, 37, Cut Off. D.W.I 1st offense; hit and run driving with no personal injury; turning movements and required signals; no passing zones violation; flight from an officer; driver must be licensed; careless operation; reckless operation without accident. Mason Lantia, 20, Raceland. Flight from an officer; view outward or inward through windshield or windows obscuring prohibited. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Patricia Bergeron, 42, Raceland. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Donnie Danos, 50, Cut Off. Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; distribution of methamphetamine; possession of marijuana 1st offense. Leroy Dardar Jr., 45., Bourg. Fugitive. Dennis Dassau, 46, Cut Off. Distribution of methamphetamine. Alexis Lopez, 30, Baton Rouge. Enter/remain after being forbidden; theft James Newport, 27, Lockport. Contempt of court (5 CTS). Jerry Savoie, 56, Larose. Fugitive. Charlene Shelby, 56, Raceland. Contempt of court. Pail Stein III, 31, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Lucius Thomas, 65, Gray. Contempt of court.

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Listed below is action taken at the Lafourche Parish Council meeting from Tuesday, May 8: — Council overrode three ordinances vetoed by Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle requiring representatives from the Departments of Finance and Public Works to present monthly reports to the Council, and to terminate the contract between Cantrelle and Attorney James Cobb, Jr. (Vote was 7-0 with Bourgeois and Lorraine absent.) — Heard an update on the status of a lawsuit concerning the Choctaw Levee — Passed an ordinance establishing “Watch for Children” and “Children at Play” signs on East 158th Street in Galliano. (Vote was 7-0 with Lafont and Jones absent.) — Heard numerous proposed ordinances dealing with the levying and imposing of property taxes for 2018 — Heard a proposed ordinance requesting “No Dumping of Trash, Waste or Debris—$500 Fine” signs to be posted in Leeville near the exit ramp of the elevated highway to Fourchon

— Heard a proposed ordinance authorizing the Parish to purchase a tract of land in Lockport for $458,000 — Passed several resolutions appointing members to the Home Rule Charter Revision Committee. (Vote was 52 with Bourgeois and Lorraine against, and Jones and Lafont absent.) — Passed a resolution ratifying the re-appointment of Ray Collins to the Lafourche Parish Civil Service Board (unanimous) — Passed a resolution approving an amendment to the Lafourche Parish Multiyear Implementation Plan as mandated by the Restore Act (unanimous) — Reappointed Lawrence Mounic to the Fire Protection District No. 3 Board (unanimous) — Reappointed Nicole Lundberg to the Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee (unanimous) — Approved a settlement agreement between the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and Lafourche Parish Government regarding the Choctaw Levee (unanimous)

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Sunday, May 13, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Mothers observe Jesus’ command “To wash each others feet” by their life

When Jesus instituted the Eucharist and washed his disciples’ feet, he gave us gestures of love “that allow the church to grow if we are faithful to our calling,” Pope Francis said in his April 26 homily during Mass at St. Martha’s Church. “Without love, (the church) does not grow, but rather becomes an empty institution of appearances, of gestures without fruitfulness,” he said. “Jesus tells how we should love: unconditionally until the end.” The pope reflected on the Gospel reading from St. John in which Jesus, after washing his disciples’ feet, tells them, “If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example that you also should do as I have done to you. Truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.” (Jn 13:1317) Jesus’ “awareness that he is greater than all of us” is proof of his humility because, despite being Lord and Teacher, he humbled himself through concrete acts of love, the pope said. His command to his disciples to love one another, to serve one another, and to know that we are never greater than the master “are blunt words and gestures that are the foundation of the church,” Pope Francis said. “If we live these three things, we will never be mistaken.” Like the many good Christians who lived with this awareness of being servants of others, we must walk along the path of humility set forth by Jesus. Like Jesus, we are to serve others. This Sunday is Mother’s Day. We are aware that the role of a Mother is to serve the need of her children. Someone once said, “God could not be everywhere so the Almighty created mothers.” The following is a tribute to Mothers. The author, Erma Bombeck, described the complex task God had in creating mothers. The Almighty had to create a creature who would “run on black coffee and leftovers; have a lap that disappears when she stands up; a kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair; six pairs of hands and three pairs of eyes.” It went something like this: An angel pleaded with God not to work so hard. “Lord,” said the angel gently, “Come to bed.” “I can’t,” said the Lord, “I’m so close to creating something so close to myself.” The angel circled the model of a mother slowly and said, “It is so soft.” “But also tough!” said the Lord excitedly. “You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure.” Finally, bending over

and running her finger across the cheek, the angel pronounced, “There’s a leak. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.” “It is not a leak,” said the Lord, “It is a tear.” “What is it for?” asked the angel. The Lord answered, “It is for joy, sadness, loneliness, pain, disappointment and pride.” “You are a Genius,” the angel replied. “Pray that her children will respond to her love,” God said. “Do not forsake the teaching of your mother. Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck.” (Prov. 6:20,21) Another salute to Mothers: The Lord had created humans but after a while he realized something was missing.

Everyone was crying, unhappy, and stressed out, and no one was available to help them.

Finally he sent a few angels down to straighten things out, to be there when someone scraped

Lafourche Parish Volunteers for Family and Community recently made a donation to the Golden Meadow Library in memory of a deceased member of the organization. Jacob Verdun, branch manager, is shown accepting the donation in memory of Mrs. Orleans (Louella) Pitre from Louise Adams, Literacy Chairperson for VFC. Miss Lou was a member of Golden Meadow VFC for many years. Attending this activity were Miss Lou’s three sons, Mike, Pat and Peter Pitre.

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

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

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, 7:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Fr. Gregory Fratt

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m. Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Toby Brogden

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church

233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-632-0810)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Gulf Coast Baptist Church 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

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

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.

Full Gospel Temple #2

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow 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. Thursday 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. 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 (504) 532-2992

a knee, to console the sorrowful, to comfort those who were picked on by bullies. They did

their job well and today we call them mothers. May you have a great Mother’s Day.

Holy Rosary Catholic School Beta Club members attended the Louisiana State Beta Convention in Lafayette with over 14,000 fellow members from across the state. Club members participated in various events, which focus on academics and the arts. Cameron Badeaux placed 2nd in the Arts Division with his sculpture of the human skeleton. Cameron also earned the honor of competing at the National Beta Club Convention this summer in Savannah, Georgia.

This Worship Directory is made possible by these civic-minded businesses and individuals. Please remember to thank them for their support. Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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

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

632-7575

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GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

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

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

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

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Ladies Prayer: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., All Welcome Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 504-915-5019

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

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

Insurance Agents

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

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

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

MORMON

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

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

SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia:

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Ptr. Raul Rivero - Phone: (757) 894-5873 Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m. Sabado 9:30 a.m. Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales - 504-468-1300