Sunday, November 5, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE by The Lafourche Gazette

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

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By Bridget Mire Daily Comet Staff Writer

After nearly 15 years of being known by his title, Cam Morvant said t he’s looking forward to just being himself again. V S MATHEWS • GHEENS • LOCKPORT • VALENTINE Morvant • LAROSE announced Sept. 27 that C • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • he GRAND ISLE would be stepping down as Lafourche Parish District Attorney. Friday was his last day. “I’m looking forward to going to a fair, bringing a folding chair with me, putting it by the band and opening up a beer,” he said. “If somebody wants to talk to me, they’re more than welcome. If they don’t, I’m fine with that.” It’s not that he won’t miss leading the office he has worked in for more than 30 years. As he packed his belongings into boxes, he said he had mixed emotions. However, he said, stress and overwork have taken a toll. “Obviously it was a very difficult decision,” he said. “I think I made the Photo by Babs right decision for me and my family. I Kiley Guidry, Kenzie Rousse and Emma Guidry are pictured shopping for crocheted don’t have any serious health issues, caps displayed at the Ladies of LaSalette Craft Show held recently in Golden but I have had some health issues the Meadow. past couple of years. I’m 68 years old, The St. Joseph Annual Arts and Crafts Show will be held next Sunday, Nov. 12, at the and as the saying goes, I ain’t getting no younger.” St. Joseph Recreation Center in Galliano. Kristine Russell, formerly MorAny crafters interested in participating may email lorey.autin@gmail.com for more vant’s first assistant, takes over as ininformation. terim district attorney. All craft booths and meals will be indoors in the gym. A special election will be held March 24, and whoever wins will complete Morvant’s term, which expires in 2020. Morvant is remaining in the office as an assistant district attorney. He will also become executive director of the Lorio Foundation in JanVirtual database to aid in finding deceased loved ones uary. He founded the organization and currently serves as board chairNovember 1st, for many Christians, is environmental factors? The very history man. a celebration of All Saints’ Day and All that tells our story is being threatened. See Morvant Page 3-A In order to capture our culture for fuSouls’ Day which stems from the belief that a spiritual bond exist and connects ture generations, the Lafourche Parish Dethose in heaven with the living. As such, partments of Emergency Preparedness, all individuals, famous or obscure, are re- Planning and Information Technology have partnered with local fire departments to membered and honored. Our cemeteries throughout Lafourche begin the process of building a virtual Parish are visited and become adorned database that will serve as a way to scroll with flowers and symbols as a way to bring through individual cemeteries to search for names. about comfort. Did you know that Lafourche Parish See Cemetery Page 3-A cemeteries are considered “at-risk” due to

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AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m. Hwy. 308 - Galliano PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano LAF. ANIMAL SHELTER Advisory Board 6:00 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews

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Arrests........................5-A Calendar of Events....2-A

Classifieds.................4-A Engagements.............3-A Horoscopes................5-A Lottery........................2-A

News In Brief..............3-A Obituaries...................4-A

Worship Directory.......6-A

Cut Off artist creates poster for Louisiana’s newest festival

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Local artist Tracy Wisehart-Plaisance just may have outdone herself this time. The Cut Off, Louisiana resident has been commissioned to design festival posters before, but none that required the image to depict a nighttime scene. That has now all changed as Plaisance unveils her fifth festival poster and the inaugural artwork for the newest Louisiana festival, the Bayou Road Balloon Festival that takes place Nov. 10-12 in Chalmette, LA. The 24 x 36 poster shows what festival organizers believe will be a huge attraction – the evening Balloon Glow that occurs each night during the festival. The glow will occur at sundown when pilots in hot air balloons tethered around the festival fully ignite their burners to create a stunning balloon landscape, a landscape where darkness is overshadowed by the light coming from the hot air balloons. With only a picture of a Balloon Glow

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Military invited to SLHS for Veterans Breakfast Monday

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Early voting set for Monday in GI

Early voting for the November 18 Open General Election will be conducted at the Grand Isle Multiplex, 3101 LA Hwy 1, on Monday, November 6. Hours are 10 a.m. to 12-noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. __________________

Becks’ hosting annual Duck Calling Contest Nov. 7

Beck’s will be having its 17th Annual Duck Calling Contest on November 7, at 4293 Hwy. 1, Raceland, sponsored by the Lafourche Fire Dist. #1 Volunteers. Registration starts at 6 p.m. with duck calling to follow at 7 p.m. Cost will be $5 for Jr. Division (14 and under), $10 for Sr. Division (15 and up). FMI please call Francis Plaisance Jr. at 985686-9418.

All military veterans are invited to the South Lafourche High School’s Veteran’s Day Breakfast to be held on November 6, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the school cafeteria. All veterans are encouraged and welcomed to attend. __________________

HRCS celebrates Veteran’s Day Tues.

Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose would like to extend an invitation to all Veterans to participate in its annual Veterans’ Day Celebration scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, beginning with a “Salute to All Veterans” at the 9 a.m. school Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. The Mass will be dedicated to peace and to the memory of those who gave sacrifice in order that peace may endure. Following the Mass, there will be a flag-raising ceremony, Color Guard, and Taps will be played in honor of deceased veterans on the front grounds of the church. Refreshments will be served.

Victory Life to host Glory Fest

Victory Life Church will hold its fifth annual Glory Fest, a four day fair, held on November 9, 10, 11, and 12. Some of the weekend attractions will be local Christian bands, local worship groups, as well as games, rides, great food, and a craft show. This will be an alcohol and tobacco free event to be held at 1200 Crescent Ave., Lockport, on Hwy. 1. For more information call 985-532-6561 or 985-859-1891. _________________

Anger Management classes offered

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Merle Norman seeking vendors

Merle Norman Salon and Spa is seeking venders for their Christmas Open House that will be held on November 17. For more information please call Nikki or Rayni at 985-798-7766. __________________

LPSO offering concealed handgun course, Nov. 11

A Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, November 11 at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located in Raceland. The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. For more information, please contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net. __________________

Monthly Pastor’s Breakfast scheduled

Pastor Morris Hunter would like to invite all pastors to the Pastor’s Breakfast on November 9th at The Hope Center, 18100 East Main Street, Galliano. Please join in for prayer, food and fellowship. RSVP to 985-3254673 by Nov. 6.

Town of GM plans annual Christmas parade

The Town of Golden Meadow will be hosting its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, November 25 at 3:30 p.m. The parade will begin on the north end of town traveling through the whole town followed by be a tree lighting ceremony at the Town Hall. Hot dogs and chili and cake will be available after the parade. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m. at the Golden Meadow Park pavilion. There will be activities for the kids such as cookie decorating and spacewalks. Also, Santa will be there so don’t forget your camera. Floats, golf carts, jeeps, and trailers are encouraged and allowed to participate. You must be 4 years of age to ride in the parade. Pick up a registration form at the Golden Meadow Town Hall, Monday thru Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact Laci Latiolais at 985-6372407 or Shannon Leger at 985-637-8501 for more information. ________________

Holy Savior School plans Veteran’s Mass

Holy Savior Catholic School will be hosting a Mass in honor of all Veterans on Wednesday, November 8 at 8:45 a.m. at Holy Savior Church. _________________

Anxiety discussion to be held at La Casa

So you have anxiety. Now what? The discussion will center on what may trigger anxiety and teach processes and techniques on how to deal with it. The event will take place on Saturday, November 11 at 4 p.m. at La Casa Larose meeting room, 13990 W. Main St., Larose. Please RSVP to 985242-0162 or email 2abalancedlife@gmail.com. __________________

Fall for Him Fest scheduled for Nov. 12

Holy Savior Catholic Church will host their 1st annual Fall for Him Festival, a pastalaya/ jambalaya cookoff for Sunday, November 12. Anyone interested in registering 2-person team, or renting a craft booth, may call Malvina Sapia at 985-805-0938 or the church office at 985532-3533. ___________________

St. Joseph plans craft show and lunch

The St. Joseph Craft Show and Gumbo Lunch will be held on Sunday, November 12, from 10:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m., at the St. Joseph Recreation Center located behind St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interested crafters can sign up until Thursday, November 9. Gumbo lunch available for a $7 donation.

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Morvant said he considered not running for a third term in 2014, but he wanted to follow through on his promise to prosecute David Brown. Last year, a jury unanimously convicted Brown of the Nov. 4, 2012, murders of 29year-old Jacquelin Nieves and her daughters, 7-year-old Gabriela and 1-year-old Izabela, in Lockport. The jury also decided Brown should get the death penalty. The trial lasted two months, including six weeks of jury selection “It took a lot out of me,” Morvant said. “I realized after it was over that I had to make some decisions. It really had a big impact on me, emotionally and physically.” Still, Morvant said he enjoys the action of the courtroom and wants to continue prosecuting cases and helping the younger assistant district attorneys. The District Attorney’s Office has a large pre-trial diversion program to give first-time, nonviolent offenders options such as probation. “It makes me feel good if somebody comes

here and tells me, ‘You helped me out 10 years ago. I’m married today, and I’ve got two kids and a good job. If you hadn’t done that, I don’t know where I’d be,’” he said. “Those have been the good parts of the job: being able to help people, being able to solve problems, being able to make some sanity out of chaos sometimes.” Morvant said he’s especially proud of his Domino Effect program, which teaches high school students about the consequences of impaired and distracted driving. In addition to criminal cases, the District Attorney’s Office handles child support, tickets and juvenile cases. The office also represents public entities throughout the parish, including the School Board; water, recreation and fire districts; and the Parish Council. Over the years, Morvant has fought many battles with the council and administration. He said his office has issued more than 600 written opinions. “It’s just dealing with those different personalities,” he said. “You’ve got nine on the council and the parish president. I’ve not always seen eye-to-eye with all of them, but it’s not my job to get along with them. My job’s to advise them.” Not all of Morvant’s decisions have sat well with people, he admits, but most important to him is doing the right thing. He said he has no regrets. “I leave here feeling good,” he said. “I leave here with my head up. I leave here feeling like I have done a good job, and that’s what’s important.” — Daily Comet Staff Writer Bridget Mire can be reached at 448-7639 or bridget.mire@dailycomet.com. Follow her on Twitter @bridget_mire.

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This pilot virtual documentary is ongoing and is continuously being updated. Assistant Manager of Emergency Preparedness, Eric Benoit, who has lead this effort for the Parish, has consulted with Jessica H. Schexnayder, coastal researcher and author, for guidance. She notes, “The significance of documenting at-risk cemeteries in Louisiana cannot be overstated. Cemeteries provide a source of comfort and remembrance for the living and are an invaluable resource for capturing the state’s cultural history – names on headstones detail the region’s coastal immigration patterns and reflect a diverse population of ethnicities from throughout the world. “Yet, hurricanes, storm surge, subsidence, flooding, and rapid erosion of the land create a dim future for these sites. As the land erodes and is inundated, the state loses its cultural fabric. “When natural disasters strike, cemeteries often bear damage, especially those in coastal parishes and near rivers. Hurricanes Rita (2005); Ike (2008); and Isaac (2012) and the August flood of 2016 all disrupted and uprooted graves. “Global Positioning Site location (GPS) is a valuable advance-storm tool for post-storm recovery. A digital record of the site can be created by marking cemetery perimeters and geolocating individual graves. These coordinates can be used to determine where a coffin should be returned to after a storm. It’s also significant in terms of historical preservation of Louisiana’s coastal record – the coordinates will always be there, even when the land is eroded or inundated by the Gulf of Mexico.”

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Engagements

Pizani – St. Amant

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Grand Isle announce the engagement of their daughter, Karli Pizani to Shane St. Amant son of Mr. Isadore Dardar Jr. and Kari Guidry from Cut Off, LA. The wedding will be held on November 11, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Villa in Raceland. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jane Pizani and the late Terry Pizani Sr. from Lafitte and Louis Eschette Jr. and Joyce Eschette. The prospective groom is the grandson of Gail Bergeron Guidry and the late Claude “Doo” Guidry from Merrero.

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Andrea and Kenneth Macaluso Sr. of Prairieville announce the wedding of their daughter, Rachel Marie Macaluso to Roger Thomas Marquez, son of Mr. Roger Marquez and Mrs. Donna Carpenter. The couple will exchange vows in early November. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Rebecca Ross, the late Robert Ross and the late Pete and Betty Macaluso from Prairieville. The prospective groom is the grandson of Lois and Raleigh “Bosco” Pitre from Cut Off and the late Alicia and Rogelio Marquez from Key West.

US rig count declines by 4 this week to 909; Texas gains 5

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by four this week to 909. That’s up from the 557 rigs that were active a year ago. Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday that 737 rigs sought oil and 172 explored for natural gas this week. Among major oiland gas-producing

states, Texas gained five rigs and Oklahoma and Wyoming each increased by one. Louisiana lost three rigs, North Dakota and West Virginia each declined by two and Alaska, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Pennsylvania each lost one. Arkansas, California, Ohio and Utah were unchanged. The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.

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House for sale: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. West 11th St, Larose. Asking $48,000. Call 404-8232760. _________________________ For sale: Lovely cypress Victorian home in Larose. 3 bedroom 1.5 bath completely re-wired and re-plumbed. Call Diane at 985-691-1367 for details. _________________________ House for sale or rent: $95,000 or $1,000/month; 3 bed, 2 bath furnished home located on West 190th Street in Galliano. FMI call 347-4888401. _________________________ For sale: 16x80 mobile home. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom with garden tub. Covered 2 car carport. Lot is 117x270, asking $80,000 OBO. FMI cal 665-1411, leave message if no answer. ________________________

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Lot For Sale: 90x186 on Leona Drive in Mathews (down Peytral Drive); underground utilities; asking $32,000. Call 985-6651449. _________________________ Lot for sale: in LaTour Subdivision. Call or text 985-258-8236. _________________________

FOR RENT

Mutliple Properties For Rent:3 bedroom /2 bath home in Cut Off, $950 per month. 3 bedroom /1 bath, $850/month in Cut Off. Call 985-691-1367. Leave a message. _________________________ For rent: Newly remodeled, one bedroom, one bath apartment on hwy 3235 in Golden Meadow offering appliances, washer and dryer. Water included. 2 bedroom for $625/mo and $625/dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. $500/mth $500/dep. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985637-6258. _________________________ For rent: Two bedroom apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $650/mth and $650/dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-637-6258. _________________________ House For Rent: 232 East 2nd Street, Larose; 3 bedroom, 1 bath; $900/month, plus deposit; no smoking inside; no pets; appliances included; lawn care provided; large, roomy, very nice and well kept inside; easy walk to Larose Regional Park/ Civic Center; (985) 632-3984 or (985) 696-0825. _________________________ New Listing! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath loft; wood floors; upscale home; concrete countertops and floors; central A/C; large porch; $1000/month; $1000 deposit; 985-232-1948; Located in Golden Meadow. _________________________ Apt. For rent: 1 bedroom, unfurnished. LA 308 near Golden Meadow bridge. Single or couple; no pets; no smoking. $460 month and $460 deposit. Call 985-258-6277. _________________________ House For Rent: two bedroom, two bath; Cut Off/ Galliano area; has stove and fridge; $650 a month; $650 security/ damage deposit; Call (985) 632-6549 or (985) 665-0936. Leave a CLEAR message and number to call. No texting. _________________________ Trailer for rent: 2 bedroom, utilities paid. $600/mo and $500/dep. Located in Larose. 985-696-0818. _________________________

Trailer for rent: Newly remodeled, 2 bd, furnished. Also, camper sports for rent in Golden Meadow area. FMI, call 665.1220. _________________________

For Rent! Half off first months rent with new lease! Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Cut Off. Pets welcomed. unfurnished unit is $795/month with 6 month lease. $750 security deposit. Unit has washer and dryer. to see pics go to www.coteblancheapartments.co m. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 for more info. _________________________

House For Rent: 3 bedroom; 1.5 bath house on Hwy 1 in Larose. $950/mo. $950/dep. Call Diane @ (985) 691-1367. _________________________ New Listing: For rent double wide trailer. 130 Twin Acres Drive, Larose. 3 bed, 2 bath. No pets. Central A/C and Heat. $825/mo $600/dep. FMI cal 985-691-6136. _________________________ 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 985-637-4133.

Apartment for rent: 1 bedroom 1 bath beautiful apartment in Cut Off. Completely remodeled, new central heat and cool, hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, large back yard shaded with trees, cemented parking, very quiet and secure Luxury apartments; must see to appreciate! For an appointment, please call 985-637-8399. _________________________ House for rent: in Galliano. Partly furnished. Has shed and covered carport. FMI call 985475-7763 or 985-637-7763. _________________________ Garage for rent, double garage doors, open bays, 1 room office and full bathroom (shower). Bayouside, Cut Off. Contact 985-772-3258. $400/month. _________________________ For rent: 3 bedroom 1 bath house for rent in Gheens. $800/mo and $500/dep. Ready to move in. Call 532-6755 or 637-1811. _________________________ For rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom in Valentine. $475/mo and utilities paid. 696-0438. _________________________

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For sale: Used office furniture: bookshelves, conf. room table and chairs, canon 2020 color copier, desks, chairs, filing cabinets. Call 985-696-9367 FMI. _________________________ Cypress swing and rocking chairs: large and small for sale. Call 985-278-2947. _________________________

CAMPERS

2008 Salem Camper for Sale: Asking $2,000; excellent for a hunting camp; Call Bennett Arceneaux at (985) 258-7243. _________________________

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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 985-227-2470. _________________________ Looking to buy: Mardi Gras doubloons for my collection. (Aluminums, woods, and heavy’s). Please contact Al at 985-688-2015. _________________________

HELP WANTED

Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-693-4316. _________________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985-447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________________ 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 _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL driver and dependable operator/ roustabout. Must have own transportation. MUST pass drug screening and must be a hard worker. Call Frank at 985-665-1220 FMI. _________________________ Superior Shipyard: has immediate opening for steel and aluminum truck welders, single hand welders, and blaster/painters. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. Apply in person at 20987HY 1 in Golden Meadow. PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS! _________________________

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Joes Septic Contractors, Inc: is accepting applications for non CDL or class B drivers to pump out and clean portable toilets. Great pay, health insurance, retirement, vacation and other benefits. Apply in person at the office located at 15360 HWY 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345. Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. _________________________ K-Mar Supply: Fourchon and Cut Off locations are now accepting applications for full time floor assistant. Apply in persona at 654 A. O. Rappelet Road Fourchon, LA. NAPA, next 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. _________________________ Drivers: $5,000 Sign on! Big miles = big money!! Company, lease, or O/O. CDL-A, with H&T End. 866-451-4495. _________________________

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The Lafourche Council on Aging: Nutrition dept. has 2 openings for a home meal deliver in the Galliano/Golden Meadow area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly homebound clients. Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a drivers license check, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. No restrictions on lifting (Applicant must be able to lift 25 lbs or more). Pay rate is $10.11 an hour. Mileage is reimbursed at .53 cents a mile. Deadline to apply is 11/6/17 at 3:30 p.m. Apply at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office 4876 Hwy. 1 Mathews, La. (Located in the old Wal-Mart building). For more information call Angie Pertuit at 985-532-0457. _________________________ Local company seeking drivers: for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. MUST HAVE: Minimum Class D Chauffeur’s license, clean driving record, pass a drug screen, pass background check (no criminal history), and First Aid/Defensive Driving Certificate is a plus. Send resume to: P.O. Box 1141, Cut Off, LA 70345. _________________________ Lafourche Ambulance District No. 1: is accepting resumes for the position of an “Administrative Assistant”. There are many duties associated with this position. Must have knowledge in accounting and payroll. Medical billing knowledge is a plus. Resumes can be mailed to LAD, 17078 West Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or emailed to lad1@viscom.net. Last day to submit resume is November 15, 2017. _________________________

SERVICES

Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-696-5174. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Brock’s Car Washing Inside and Out; on site available; prices start at $50. 985258-7645. _________________________

Bollinger Shipyards, the leading provider of quality ship construction, and repair services has an immediate opening at its Fourchon facility for a:

Purchasing Material Control Agent Candidate must have at least 6 months of experience in performing purchasing and warehouse activities, preferably within a shipyard and/or fabrication setting. Must be knowledgeable in the materials, equipment, and tools used in shipyard repair and construction along with being able to receive materials and resolve discrepancies. Must possess good communication and organization skills in addition to being able to supervise warehouse personnel. Basic knowledge of computers and standard software is required (i.e. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook). Supervisory or management experience is preferred, while Oracle experience is a plus. Bollinger offers a competitive benefits package which includes a competitive salary, medical insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan.

Interested Candidates: Apply in Person at Bollinger Fourchon 236 Adam Ted Gisclair Rd. Port Fourchon, LA 70357 Or Contact Sarah P. at 985-532-2554 (ext. 5378) email: sarahp@bollingershipyards.com

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Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ Tim Harris Flooring and Installation Services: Carpet, vinyl, laminate, ood, ceramic, custom shoers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufacturs warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-6772526.

_________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 258-6047. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985-3976254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-2580465. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction: House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________ Mata’s Construction Company, LLC House slabs, driveways, sidewalk, AC pads, etc. Call Carlos Mata at 504-236-6140. _________________________ Gleam and Shine: Real Estate cleaning. Affordable, reliable home pampering and organization. We have local references. Free quotes. For every booked referral you get one cleaning on us. Please call 985-258-4084 or 985-278-1919. _________________________ Fun Fotos Photography: is hosting a Senior Photo Shoot Special! 30 minute, unlimited images edited on a CD for only $100! Call for your appointment today! 985-637-7273. _________________________ Ro-Duz Ranch host farm parties! Whether it’s at your house or at our farm. We provide lots of furry friends for hours of fun. Call to book your special day. 985-637-7273. Ro-Duz Ranch is a totally non-profit rescue farm. Every penny we make goes directly to the rescue. We are NPIP certified and insured. _________________________

Bollinger Shipyards, the leading provider of quality ship construction, and repair services has an immediate opening at its CHAND facility for a:

MAINTENANCE HSE TECHNICIAN

Qualified individual should have two (2) years of general construction experience in addition to having a working knowledge of HSE policies/procedures. Job duties include but are not limited to the following: performing general maintenance/repairs to building, grounds, equipment and other physically demanding tasks typically required (i.e. minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical and cleaning duties); carrying out established preventive maintenance programs; ability to monitor and audit the facility’s processes for adherence to the company’s HSE and OSHA regulations; conducting safety meetings and required employee training; and assisting Warehouse team with workload as required. Individual must have knowledge of maintenance supplies, equipment, materials and methods in addition to having a valid drivers’ license with the ability to drive company vehicles. Also, individual must have basic computer skills. Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations is preferred, while a Chauffeur’s license is a plus.

Bollinger offers a competitive benefits package which includes a competitive salary, medical insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan. Interested Candidates:

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NOTICES

One (1) 1990 Wahoo 18 foot fiberglass boat bearing Hull ID#WH004299E090; Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries registration number LA-2259-FE was stored at Boat Sheds located at 18491 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA 70345. Last known owner being Bart Shirley. If the past due storage fees due and payable since February, 2010 (amount of $11,577.00) together with the cost of this ad are not paid and the boat is not claimed by the owner by November 30, 2017, it will be sold at auction pursuant to House Bill 596, Act No. 753, stored vessels. _________________________

OBITUARIES

GARY GRIFFIN

Gary J. Griffin, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. A memorial visitation was held from 12 noon until service time on Friday, November 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the church with burial followed at Hebert cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his daughter, Christie Griffin Rudolph; granddaughter, Lyndsey Lynn Rudolph; siblings, Carol Danos (Michael), Mary Messer (Roland), Riley Griffin, and Monell Autin (Roy). He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Augusta Griffin; and sister, Elaine Griffin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. Samart-Mothe funeral home entrusted with arrangements. ________________

PATRICIA BOLLINGER

Patricia Mary Boudreaux King Bollinger, PhD, a retired Educator, Homemaker, Real Estate Broker and Notary Public entered peacefully into heaven on Friday, October 28, 2017 at 8:48 AM surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late James Dallas King by first marriage, and Donald George Bollinger by second marriage. Loving mother of James Claiborne King (Anne), Rudolph Charles King (Susan), Louis Ray King (Bambi), and Charlotte Ann King Brown (Roger). Grandmother of Celeste Brown Pierce, Gabriel Ian King, Amy King Missios, Addie King Martin, Kelly Elizabeth Brown, Joy King Guidry, Rebecca Louise King, Jesse Dallas King, Justin Leland Brown, and Anna Maria King. Great Grandmother of Dylan Michael Danos, Macy Renee Callais, Caroline Marie King, Madison Elizabeth Davis, Amarissa Grace Missios, Hunter James Doucet, Karlyn Renee Pierce, Joshua Michael Missios, Alexander Paul Guidry, and Olivia Marie King. Daughter of the late Claiborne Simon Boudreaux and Niese LeBouef Boudreaux. Sister of Jackie Vincent Boudreaux and the late Nolia Boudreaux Duet. Former mother in law of Adele King and Mary C. Chailland. The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice, Chris Guidry, and her dear caregivers Mary Gautreaux, Elizabeth Billiot, Debra (Linda) Rudolph, and Chrissy Billiot. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the Funeral Service at Community Bible Church , 14757 E. Main Street, Cutoff, LA on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. Visitation began at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at church. Interment will be private. Arrangements under the direction of Westside/LeitzEagan Funeral Home, Marrero, LA. Information 504-341-9421. Condolences may be expressed online at www.westsideleitzeagan.com ________________

Check out the activities going on at your local library this month

Experience some of the wonders of the natural world when the Audubon ZooMobile visits the Cut Off and Lockport Libraries on November 21. The ZooMobile will be at the Cut Off Branch, 16241 E. Main Street at 10:30 a.m. and the Lockport Branch, 720 Crescent Avenue, at 1 p.m. The Public Library branches will host programs in November to honor the contributions of local veterans. These programs are free and open to the public. Veterans and their families are invited to a Veterans Day Social beginning at 10:30 a.m. on November 8 at the Gheens Branch, 153 N. Leon Drive. Enjoy refreshments, music, and conversation. The Golden Meadow Branch staff, 1403 N. Bayou Drive, will honor local veterans with refreshments and a guided tour of the library’s Historical Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 9. The Larose Branch, 305 E. Fifth Street, will host a social beginning at 12 p.m. on November 10 to honor local veterans. Enjoy refreshments and socialize with family, friends, and other veterans. Local veterans are invited to enjoy good company, food, photos, and stories during the Lockport Branch Social, at 4 p.m. on November 9. Area veterans are invited to the South Lafourche Branch, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off to enjoy coffee, pastries, and other refreshments from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 10. The Raceland Branch, 177 Recreation Drive, will host a Veterans Social at 4 p.m. on November 10, at which time veterans will be presented with special gifts created by the library’s Storytime children earlier in the week. A United Houma Nation member will perform Native American dances in celebration of Native American Heritage Month at 4 p.m. on November 6 at the Lockport Branch. There will also be a Native American game, stories, and craft. Space is

limited, so registration is required to attend. Guest artist Azalea Rivet will host a free art workshop for adults at 4 p.m. on November 8 at the Raceland Branch. Rivet will also host a free children’s art workshop at 4 p.m. on November 15 at the Raceland Branch. This program is free and open to the public. Children can compete in a safety-themed trivia game for a chance to win prizes at 5 p.m. on November 8 at the Larose Branch, in observance of Child Safety and Protection Month. Get tips for growing a great garden during Plant TLC at 11 a.m. on November 13 at the Lockport Branch. Participants will pot a plant or complete a garden project to take home. Supplies provided. Space is limited, so registration is required to attend. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a Native American dancing demonstration by a United Houma Nation member at 2 p.m. on November 11 at the South Lafourche Branch, in Cut Off. This program is free and open to the public. Ages 8 to 16 can learn the art of paper weaving and create their own paper animals at 4 p.m. on November 16 at the Gheens Branch. Have your children’s fingerprints taken in case of an emergency from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on November 20 at the Golden Meadow Branch, in observance of Child Safety and Protection Month. This program is free and open to the public. Parents can have their children’s fingerprints taken when members of the Lockport Police Department visit the Lockport Branch, at 2 p.m. on November 21. This program is free and open to the public. The American Red Cross will presents its Pillowcase Project, a program designed to assist children and families in preparing for emergencies, at 4 p.m. on November 27 at the Raceland Branch. This program is free and open to the public.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You will welcome this week as a time for renewal, Aries. That means surrounding yourself with easygoing people and engaging in various relaxing activities. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 No matter the demands that are put on your time right now, you must take some time to retreat and focus on your well-being. This may mean staying out of the limelight. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you’ve felt misunderstood recently, do not worry. Things will finally be righted, and you will be able to smooth over any miscommunications with others. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 This is a week of activity directly related to your earning potential, Cancer. It is time to get your financial house in order, devoting your time to budgets. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You are proud of new plans and are now feeling invincible, Leo. There is so much potential coming your way that it may be slightly overwhelming processing it all.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may have been quietly working on a project that no one has had a clue about. This endeavor will soon be revealed to everyone close to you, showcasing your creativity. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you might feel like you have lost a bit of your relationship magic, but in the department of winning friends, you can’t be beat. People are lining up to know you. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You are not going to do anything halfway this week, Scorpio. Come to think of it, you never do things halfway. Nevertheless, be cautious and considerate with your pursuits. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are not the type of person who is willing to settle. This week, in regard to your career, you will demonstrate just how eager you are to get ahead. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 The greatest asset you can have this week is the capacity to communicate. Always express your feelings clearly so that nothing can be misconstrued.

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Dufrene Building Materials donates proceeds from annual fishing rodeo

Dufrene Building Materials held its Annual Fishing Rodeo last August at Bridgeside Marina in Grand Isle. The Rodeo, now in its third year, raises funds to be used to benefit the New Life Counseling Center and to help local cancer patients with medical expenses.

Shown in picture #1, left to right, is Robbie Gisclair, Jacob Dufrene, Paul Dufrene, Aaron Guidry, Jace Guidry, Paul Dufrene IV and Dustin Dufrene. Jace was diagnosed with liver cancer at 11-months of age and recently underwent a successful transplant in April.

Shown in picture #2, left to right, is Robbie Gisclair, Jacob Dufrene, Thomas Bruce, Paul Dufrene, Petey Bruce, Thomas Bruce IV, Paul Dufrene IV and Dustin Dufrene. Petey Bruce, at the age of 25, was diagnosed with testicular cancer and has since undergone chemo treatments for 5 months, 5 days a week, 6 hours a day.

Shown in picture #3, left to right is Robby Gisclair, Jacob Dufrene, Brenda Adams of the New Life Counseling Center, Paul Dufrene, Paul Dufrene IV, and Dustin Dufrene. The New Life Counseling Center, located in Cut Off, makes a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and adults in the South Lafourche community by providing faith based counseling and resources for substance abuse, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, marital and parenting problems, stress, and spiritual issues.

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 proved guilty.

OCTOBER 30, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Damien Adams, 23, Abbeville. Contempt of court. Dustin Allen, 23, Lockport. Fugitive. Rodney Bonvillain Jr., 30, Lockport. Violation of probation/parole. Chad Bruce, 47, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole. Hunter Chauvin, 22, Bayou Blue. Indecent behavior with juveniles. Floyd Davis III, 53, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Dean Falgout, 43, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole; contempt of court. Derrick Farlow Sr., 29, Gibson. Violation of probation/parole. Crystal Fonseca, 36, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole. Jamia Harria, 25, Thibodaux. Speeding; fugitive. Natasha Prejean, 26, Houma. Aggravated second degree battery. Cassondra Rodrigue, 36, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Albert Smith, 30, Houma. Contempt of court. Austin Tardo, 21, Thibodaux. Illegal possession of stolen things; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia. Mark Tardo, 23, Thibodaux. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited; contempt of court. Mike Trahan, 49, Houma. Contempt of court (5 CTS). Vicki Truxillo, 50, Des AlleAQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Relationship matters are on the mend, Aquarius. You couldn’t be happier with the changes. You’re not prone to going it alone, and having a mate at your side is key. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, associates and friends have been cautious and guarded, leading you to believe you should act the same way. Don’t follow the crowd.

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mands. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Daniel Weber Jr., 46, Grand Isle. Resisting an officer; domestic abuse battery involving strangulation. Thibodaux Police Department Donna Dupre, 53, Houma. Fugitive (2 CTS). Kristopher Kesler, 30, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Michael Waller, 36, Thibodaux. Simple Burglary (3 CTS). OCTOBER 31, 2017 Golden Meadow Police Department Lacey Hebert, 34, Golden Meadow. Violation of protective orders. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ricardo Lopez, 32, Larose. Sexual battery. Stephanie Melton, 35, Pace, FL. Fugitive; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

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bodaux. Attempt/second degree murder. Travis Lapeyrouse, 27, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Addy Lebouef, 29, Larose. Identity theft. Jessica Lombas, 49, Grand Isle. Contempt of court. Larry Robertson Jr., 40, Jacksonville, FL. Resisting an officer; contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Ronnie Anderson, 39, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (6 CTS); temporary registration plates; resisting an officer; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment; registration certificates; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; illegal possession of stolen things. Javonti Knockum, 25, Thibodaux. Simple battery; entry on or remaining in places after being forbidden; battery of a dating partner pregnant victim.

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd The sexual harassment scandals has given victims the power to speak out

The Harvey Weinstein scandal has brought the whole issue of sexual harassment and abuse out into the open and has given victims the courage and power to the talk about how someone violated them. Recent allegations include director James Toback, Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly and its ousted CEO Roger Ailes, also celebrities like Bill Cosby, Chef John Besh and even President Trump. Bill O’Reilly was interviewed about the recent cover up payment of 32 million dollars he allegedly paid to one of his victims. He came out with this statement: “You know, am I mad at God? Yeah, I’m mad at him. I wish I had more protection.” In a skit on the Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, God accepts some blame for Bill O’Reilly’s sexual harassment woes. An image of God appeared on the Late Show ceiling and Stephen Colbert asks God is he to blame for O’Reilly’s woes. To Colbert’s surprise, God confesses his blame for the O’Reilly mess. “Yeah, I gave him that free will, and look what he did with it!” That’s right! God gave us free will and look what we did with it. God gave us sexual passions for the purpose of continuing the human race and for the giving oneself to a partner in a committed relationship. We have turned sexuality into a recreational activity, not as a gift from one committed person to another, but into a selfish game of “what’s

Local students recognized for DAR Good Citizen contest

Thirteen area high schools from Terrebonne, Lafourche, Assumption and St. Mary parishes chose to participate in the 2017-2018 Bayou Lafourche Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen contest. The winners were selected by their senior peers, along with the faculty of their school. These students were chosen as the Good Citizen of their school, because they are considered to possess qualities of leadership, dependability, service and patriotism. Many of these winners chose to participate in the D.A.R. Essay Scholarship part of the contest as well. Three local citizens (non-DAR members) will judge the essays and select a winner for the DAR Bayou Lafourche Chapter. The winner’s essay will be forwarded to the District IV Director for district judging. Should the essay place on that level it will then be sent for competition on the State level. Local winners are Erin Elizabeth Baudoin, Central Lafourche High School; and Daniel Matthew Dickinson, South Lafourche High School.

in it for me.” Notice that all the people accused of sexual assaults and harassments are people of power. The vast majority are men but some women also abuse their power. Even the sexual abusers who appear in our newspapers or on picture-postcard-notices have some type of power in their own environment – a family member, a co-worker, an older person taking advantage of a teenager. This is the Original Sin repeated all over again. In the Garden of Eden, the serpent asks Eve why does God not want them to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. She doesn’t know why but she knows that if she eats it, she will die. The serpent says, “You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be

opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” (Gen. 3:4-5) Adam and Eve wanted the power; so they eat the fruit. The perpetrators, tempted by their illusion of power, say to themselves, “I am in control. I have the power and what I want. This is my world. I can do anything that pleases me.” The problem is that sexual abuse and harassment are dehumanizing because perpetrators treat women and other victims like sexual objects. The sexual predators think they have a right to use another person for their own gratification. They never consider the feelings of the victim. Actress Alyssa Milano started the #MeToo hashtag to encourage women to share their experiences of sexual ha-

rassment and assault. The framework from the very start was group therapy, with the session conducted not in a church meeting hall with a handful of people but online in front of a potential audience of countless millions. The number of people claiming to have been abused is mind blowing. I have counseled several women who were sexually violated in some way. It was a real emotional experience for them. Most women did not want to talk about the experience because they keep asking questions: “Did I do something to bring this about?” “Why did he pick on me?” We have to train our young men that just because they have passions, they don’t have to satisfy them. Delayed gratification is a good thing. Our sexuality is a

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 Dr. Mark Tolbert

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 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor

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. 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

beauty thing. But as God said in Colbert’s skit, “I gave them free

will, and look what they did with it!” Use it wisely!

Galliano American Legion installs officers

The Galliano American Legion Auxillary Unit 315 held their installation of officers recently. Elected are as followed: Dolores D. Picou, President; Sarah Terrebonne, 1st Vice-President; Rita Adams, Secretary; Mechelle Chouest, Treasurer; Lolita Gisclair, Historian; and Joyce Bouvier, Chaplain. The installing officer was 3rd District President, Mary Martinez.

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

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632-7575

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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

18190 West Main St., Galliano

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