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Sunday, October 1, 2017

Parish may continue to pay SLLD fuel bill

Lafourche Parish will continue to pay for diesel that the South Lafourche Levee District (SLLD) burns—maybe!

Windell Curole, GenW eral Manager of the levee district, addressed the Council Tuesday night to ask the parish to continue the long-time practice because he says he was recently informed

by Public Works Director James Barnes that the parish would no longer pay.

Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle said the reason he stopped the fuel payment, which can amount to over 200,000 gallons per year, was because of the legality of the “agreement”.

“There was no MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) in place and I felt that we had to have an MOU in place before I could pay any more fuel.

So, I told them (Public Works Department) to pay this last bill and get with the Council to get an MOU in place to be legal. The DA said we have nothing in place,” said Cantrelle.

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Lafourche DA to step down in November

Is it really fall, y’all?

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Wednesday marked the end of an era for the Lafourche Parish court system when District Attorney Cam Morvant II announced he will Cam Morvant step down in November after 14 years in office.

In a letter addressed to the residents of Lafourche Parish, Morvant said he plans to step down as district attorney on Nov. 3 but will remain in the office as an assistant district attorney. In the meantime, First Assistant District Attorney Kristine Russell will take over as district attorney, Morvant said.

“This has not been an easy decision to make,” Morvant said in his letter. “I have been helped tremendously by my wife, Dana, as well as my family and friends. Their advice has helped me realize that this is the right decision.”

While he said his passion for the office hasn’t diminished, Morvant said there were other factors that contributed to his decision.

“When I sought a third term as district attorney in 2014, it was because I felt I still had so much to give to the office and this parish,” Morvant said. “My passion for the job has not changed, but life has a way of forcing you to take a hard look at what you can realistically accomplish when health and age become increasingly important factors in your life.”

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A beautiful fall morning along Bayou Lafourche. Well, it looks like fall but doesn’t quite feel like fall although the humidity levels will drop somewhat for the next couple of days. Who’s ready for daytime temperatures in the 70’s and 50’s at night? According to the weather forecast, it may still be awhile though before the area sees these types of temperatures.

Edwards casts wide net in hunt for budget-balancing tax plan

By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As he tries to find support for a tax plan, Gov. John Bel Edwards described himself Wednesday as “almost agnostic” about which approach Louisiana should take, as long as it gives the state long-term financial stability.

Edwards is looking for a tax package that the majority-Republican Legislature, particularly the more conservative House, could support to close a looming $1 billion-plus budget gap that hits in mid-2018 when temporary sales taxes expire.

To fill the shortfall and replace the ex-

piring taxes, the Democratic governor told a Baton Rouge luncheon crowd that he’d support any mix of ideas for a tax overhaul recommended by the nonpartisan study group created last year by lawmakers. The group offered a long list of proposals to rewrite sales, business and personal income tax laws.

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Early voting this week for Oct. 14 primary

Early voting began Saturday and will run through next Saturday, October 7 for the Oct. 14 election.

Early voting will be conducted at the Lafourche Parish Registrar of Voters Office, 307 W. 4th St., in Thibodaux, and in Galliano, located 16241 E. Main St., Suite B-23, in the South Lafourche Library Building. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The election will include races for District 4 Justice of the Peace, Lockport Police Chief and the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Division E seat, as well as for state treasurer and public service commissioner and several propositions.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday there are re “more effective ways”” to protest than to refuse to stand during the national anthem. But Louisiana’s governor dismissed suggestions the New Orleans Saints should lose its state subsidies because several of its players won’t stand.

Edwards, a former Army Ranger, acknowledged that people have a right to protest, but he urged people to be on their feet for the anthem.

“I personally don’t believe the right thing to do is to kneel during the national anthem. I served in uniform.

I think that you ought to render the appropriate respect to the flag and to the national anthem, and I think that there are other, more effective ways to protest,” the Democratic governor said.

Ten Saints players wouldn’t stand for the national anthem during Sunday’s game against the Carolina Pan-

Voters to decide 3 constitution changes

By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana voters have a lighter load this fall, with only three constitutional changes up for consideration See Changes Page 3-A

Grandparents enjoyed a lunch with their 4th graders at South Larose Elementary Thursday.

Even though Grandparent’s Day was officially September 10, various schools celebrated the day throughout the month. Photo by Babs

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from Galliano, are vying for the Lafourche Justice of the Peace seat in District 4.

Interim Lockport Police Chief David Harrelson Jr. and former Chief Ernest Boudreaux Sr. are running for that office, along with veteran law enforcement officer Chester Douglas.

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GM Rotary hosting annual Shrimp Boil-Off, Oct. 7

The Rotary Club of Golden Meadow is having their annual Shrimp Boil-Off at Oakridge Park in Golden Meadow on Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

This is a fundraiser in which the Club uses proceeds to fund scholarships awarded to South Lafourche seniors and projects to aid the community.

The fee is $15 per person, ages 13 and up, and covers all you can eat boiled shrimp. There will be other food items and beverages for sale and a live auction. Local musicians provide live music.

Sponsorships are available and boiling teams can still sign up by calling Frank Boura at (985) 665-1220. _________________

Register your team for the CASA of Laf. Bayou Cookoff

CASA of Lafourche will be having a “Best of the Bayou” Cookoff at the Cut Off Youth Center on Saturday, October 21 at 3 p.m. Live music will be provided by Clustafunk from 4 to 7 p.m.

Categories are best grilled, best fried, best on white bread, best over rice, and best dessert. To register your team, contact CASA of Lafourche at (985) 4466600 or visit casaoflafourche.org.

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Center having final summer sale

The Catholic Community Center is having a final summer clearance sale at $1.50 per bag of sale clothing until October 6. After the bag sale, winter clothing will be placed in the store at regular prices. The Center will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9.

CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations]. The store is open on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Shoppers, come by and check out the large assortment of on-sale clothing and shoes, plus purses, bags, books, and many other items. The money raised is used to purchase food items for the food. ________________

Greenhead Duck Club meets Wed. The Greenhead Duck Club will start its new season and meet on Wednesday, October 4th at Jackson’s Place in Golden Meadow at 6:30 p.m. __________________

GI early voting for primary election will be held on Monday

Early voting on Grand Isle for the October 14th open primary election will be conducted at the Grand Isle Multiplex on Monday, October 2. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 12-noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Eucharistic Procession to be held on October 7

The “Foi de Nos Pères” (Faith of Our Fathers) Eucharistic Procession up Bayou Lafourche will be held on October 7, on the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Beginning with Mass at 8 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow, the procession will continue with the Blessed Sacrament up the bayou, stopping at each Catholic Church until the Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux.

There will be three parts to the procession: 1) Golden Meadow to Larose by boat, 2) Larose to St. Joseph’s Cemetery by vehicle, 3) St. Joseph’s Cemetery to St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral by foot.

The public is invited and encouraged to witness the Faith of Our Fathers Eucharistic Procession. __________________

Hispanic alcohol information school offered

Hispanic Alcohol Information School is hosting a 6-hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To enroll, please report to Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services on 504 St. Louis Street in Thibodaux with court paperwork, picture ID and a $225 fee (money orders only).

Hours of enrollment are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

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Lockport Town-Wide Garage Sale will be held Oct. 7

The Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum announces its Annual Lockport Town-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, October 7 from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Participants can list their sales on the museum Facebook page, Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum. __________________

Registration ongoing for LCO Bulldogs 5k race

Larose Cut Off Middle School will be having a race to benefit technology improvements for students. The race will take place on Saturday, October 21.

A 5k race will begin at 8 a.m. at Cut Off Elementary School and end at LCOMS. Registration will be held prior at 7:30 a.m.

A 1 mile fun will begins at 8 a.m. at LCOMS with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.

You may register before October 21 for a $20 fee and tshirt. Registration on race day is $25.

To register, mail information and payment to LCOMS, 13356 West Main St., Larose, LA 70373; or call Celeste Breaux or Molly Bourgeois at 985-693-3273.

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St. Hilary Council of Catholic Women planning 1-day trip

On Friday, October 20th, the St. Hilary Council of Catholic Women are planning a 1-day trip to the National WW11 Museum for the Performance of “The Victory Belle”; a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940’s.

Brunch will be served at 11 a.m. followed by the performance. The group will be leaving St. Hilary parking lot at 9:15 a.m. and returning approximately 3:30/4:00 p.m.

Cost will be $70, which includes brunch, performance and bus fare. FMI call Rose 985381-1245. _________________

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Curole reminded the Council that the levee district’s mandate is to provide the citizens of the district with surge protection. The Parish has always paid for the fuel with drainage tax funds.

“This has been a verbal agreement between us and the levee district since the beginning,” said Councilman Daniel Lorraine.

He noted that the parish’s deal with SLLD is in fact better than the one it has with the North Lafourche Levee District in which the parish pays for all fuel and repairs needed for pumps in the north.

“If the parish can pay fuel for the north, and other things, why not for the south?” he asked.

Curole said he met with Cantrelle and Lorraine, explaining the benefit to the parish of not having to pay maintenance, and that the taxpayers pay a drainage tax and should get some benefit from that tax.

“The taxes we collect were meant to be spent on flood protection. We are trying to put all the money we can toward that,” he said.

But he reminded Cantrelle and Lorraine that the levee district is already forced to spend money on other things and hopes fuel will not be added to that list.

“We have spent over $4 million on pumps since 2005, $300,000 in salaries and benefits this past year, and over $20,000 to date in overtime costs.”

Council members assured Curole that the fuel issue would be taken care of soon and suggested Cantrelle’s administration immediately generate a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with SLLD. “I think I speak for everyone on this council when I say that no one here is against paying for the fuel,” said Jerry Lafont.

“I agree with you. I just want to make it legal,” replied Cantrelle.

Curole said he always asks for any assistance his board can get, not for SLLD but so that the people who pay taxes for protection can be assured their taxes will go toward protection.

Congrats Gloria on the purchase of your Chevrolet Malibu … Marcie Dufrene

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Jimmy “T -Jim” Lafont and Curtis “Tompuss” Pierce are vying for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Division E seat, left vacant after Wilbert Collins Sr. died in May. The board appointed Mike Callais as a replacement until the election.

Six candidates are running for Louisiana state treasurer after Republican John Kennedy left the job after his election to the U.S. Senate.

The top three contenders, all Republicans, are: Angele Davis, a Baton Rouge business consultant who was a state budget administrator for Govs. Mike Foster and Bobby Jindal; Sen. Neil Riser, a funeral home owner from Caldwell Parish; and former Rep. John Schroder, a businessman and former law enforcement official from St. Tammany Parish.

Also running are lawyer Derrick Edwards, a New Orleans Democrat; Terry Hughes, a Lafayette Republican; and Joseph Little, a Libertarian from Ponchatoula.

Running for Louisiana Public Service Commission, District 2, which includes parts of Lafourche and Terrebonne, are Damon Baldone, R-Houma; Craig Greene, R-Baton Rouge; and Lenar Whitney, RHouma.

Some voters in the parish will also have to decide on three amendments and one tax proposition for the North Lafourche Levee District.

Amendment one exempts property taxes for construction sites.

A vote for amendment two supports the homestead exemption for an unmarried surviving spouse of a person who died while performing their duties as an emergency medical responder, technician, paramedic, volunteer firefighter, or a law enforcement or fire protection officer.

A vote for amendment three would dedicate any new tax levied on gasoline, diesel, and special fuels into the Construction Subfund, which will be used solely for project construction and maintenance of transportation and infrastructure projects and not for employee wages and related benefits.

Voters above the Intracoastal will also decide on a 6-mill tax renewal for the North

Lafourche Levee District for the maintaining and construction of levees, drainage projects and hurricane flood protection within the District.

The 6-mill renewal is a reduction from the current rate of 7 mills which has been in place for the past 20 years.

If the renewal is approved by voters, the reduced rate of 6-mills would begin in 2019 and expire in 30 years, generating an estimated $2.1 million per year specifically for NLLD. In races with three or more candidates, if no one receives more than half the vote Oct. 14, the top two will compete in a Nov. 18 runoff.

To view ballots online, visit www.geaux vote.com.

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compared to some years when a dozen or more amendment proposals appeared on the ballot.

The three amendments to be decided in the Oct. 14 election still might take some study, though, since they deal with property taxes and transportation spending.

Early voting in the election runs through next Saturday, October 7.

AMENDMENT 1 The first amendment on the ballot would specify how tax assessors should deal with construction sites when it comes to calculating property taxes. The proposal would create a property tax break for all property delivered to a construction site for use in building industrial plants, companies and houses.

Tax assessors have traditionally not put new construction on the property tax rolls until the building or other structure was complete. But questions have been raised about whether the taxes could be charged on the large industrial projects that take years to build.

In southwest Louisiana’s Cameron Parish, the assessor is seeking to charge property taxes on the constructional materials used to build a $20 billion liquefied natural gas facility, prompting a lawsuit, the Council for A Better Louisiana said in its review of the amendments.

AMENDMENT 2 The next amendment would expand a property tax break added to the books last year that exempts the surviving spouses of military personnel, police officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty from having to pay local property taxes on their homes.

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I PROMISE to fulfill my pledge to you of being a full time commissioner and to do whatever is necessary to bring our port back to what it once was.

My ONLY goal is to see the port thrive and bring more jobs back to this great community.

To work hard to make sure that the businesses here REMAIN here at the port to protect the jobs of our citizens.

Lastly, I ask for your TRUST in me and to please cast your vote on Oct. 14 for Curtis “Tompuss” Pierce, Port Commission, Seat E. It would be a great honor to work along side the fine men who make up the commission, and to serve this community.

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The proposal would add the surviving spouses of more first responders who die on the job, including emergency medical technicians, paramedics, volunteer firefighters and those military personnel and law enforcement officers on the job for less than a year.

AMENDMENT 3 The final amendment would direct how future fuel tax revenue can be spent.

The money from any new tax levied on gasoline, diesel or other motor fuels would have to flow into a protected fund, to be spent on direct costs associated with construction and maintenance of roads, bridges and other transportation projects.

The dollars would be prohibited from paying for state employee salaries or benefits in the transportation department.

An effort to raise the gas tax earlier this year failed to win support from lawmakers.

TOO MANY AMENDMENTS? The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana has a nonpartisan guide to the amendments online, with more details about each proposal.

The research organization has tracked amendments to Louisiana’s constitution for decades. It says that since the latest constitution took effect in 1974, it has been amended 186 times.

State lawmakers, particularly in the Louisiana House, have discussed the idea of a constitutional convention — largely aimed at rewriting the document’s budget and tax provisions — but the idea hasn’t gained enough support for the calling of a convention. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Louisiana starting statewide donation drive for Puerto Rico

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is launching a statewide donation drive to help get needed supplies to Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico.

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the effort Wednesday, citing Puerto Rican officials who said the island faces a humanitarian crisis without more direct assistance.

The items sought for the donation drive are diapers, non-perishable baby formula, baby wipes, bottles and feminine care products. The items will be collected through Oct. 11.

A list of collection sites in all 64 parishes is available online .

The governor’s office says other items for collection may be added in the future, but keeping the initial donation list limited will help make shipping quicker. The Louisiana Army National Guard will handle collection and transportation of the items to Puerto Rico. ___

Judge: Black Lives Matter is a movement that can’t be sued

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that Black Lives Matter is a social movement that can’t be sued over an officer’s injuries during a protest following a deadly police shooting in Baton Rouge last year.

A Baton Rouge police officer sued Black Lives Matter and DeRay Mckesson, a prominent activist in the movement.

But U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson ruled Thursday that Black Lives

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Matter is not “an entity of any sort,” and like the tea party or civil rights movement, it can’t be sued.

The judge also concluded that Mckesson “solely engaged in protected speech” at the July 2016 demonstration where someone threw a rock at the officer. The protest followed the death of Alton Sterling, a black man fatally shot by a white police officer. ___

Louisiana suing drug companies for worsening opioid crisis

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s health department is suing more than a dozen pharmaceutical companies, accusing them of worsening opioid abuse in the state.

The 57-page lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Baton Rouge district court, says the drug manufacturers used marketing tactics that misrepresent the dangers of long-term opioid usage. It accuses the companies of “an orchestrated campaign to flood Louisiana with highly-addictive and dangerous opioids” in an effort to boost their profits.

Gov. John Bel Edwards said the companies led people to believe the drugs weren’t addictive.

“As evident by the hundreds of Louisiana families that have lost loved ones due to this crisis, nothing could be further from the truth,” he said in a statement.

Similar lawsuits have been filed by city, county and state agencies around the country amid a national overdose crisis that has killed thousands.

The health department is seeking damages for payments it made for what it describes as excessive opioid prescriptions and for treatment costs tied to opioid abuse.

Health Secretary Rebekah Gee said 110 prescriptions for opioids are written for every 100 Louisiana residents.

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Lot is 117x270, asking $85,000.

FMI call 665-1713, leave message if there is no answer. _________________________ House for sale: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. West 11th St, Larose.

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

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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.

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For rent: One bedroom, one bath apartment in Lockport area offering hardwood floors, appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Water included. $550/mth and $550/dep. 2 bedroom for $650/mth and $650/dep. Six month lease required then month to month afterwards. FMI call 985-798-7433 or 985-6376258. _________________________ 2 bedroom trailer: for rent down W. 64th street. $500/mth call 985-632-3045 _________________________

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Morvant From 1-A

“It is no secret that the office of district attorney is a demanding one,” Morvant added.

“There are no office hours, and our job extends far beyond the courtroom. There are few aspects of public government with which we are not involved. The people of this parish deserve a district attorney who can give all of oneself, all of the time.”

As an assistant district attorney, Morvant said he would have the time to take a more active role in philanthropic organizations like the Lorio Foundation.

Russell will be sworn in as Lafourche Parish district attorney on Nov. 3.

“From now until Nov. 3 I’m still the first assistant and will continue my duties as first assistant until the day I get sworn in,” Russell said.

For many of Morvant’s colleagues, Wednesday’s announcement came as bittersweet news.

“It’s a sad day for the criminal justice system, but I’m happy for him that he will be able to enjoy his well-earned retirement,” said Terrebonne Parish District Attorney Joe Waitz Jr. “I’ve known Cam Morvant all my life. He was my high school teacher at Vandebilt Catholic back in the mid-1970s.

He’s a first-class individual and is very instrumental in Lafourche Parish’s criminal justice system. He’s certainly put his heart and soul into his job and will be sorely missed.”

Russell credited Morvant with teaching her everything she knows about being a prosecutor.

“My legal career has been very blessed because I’ve worked with Cam since 1996 when I got out of law school,” she said. “And then in 2003 I was able to come into the District Attorney’s Office and work with him again. Not only is he the best in the courtroom, he is the best mentor anybody could have.”

Russell lauded Morvant for his integrity and values, which she said are instrumental qualities for an effective prosecutor.

“He not only teaches all of us how to be good prosecutors but most all how to be good people,” Russell said. “In this office it’s always about doing the right thing. It’s not about the convictions or the numbers. So how amazing is it for us to have a boss like that?”

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre

credited Morvant for being one of the best prosecutors in the country. Most elected district attorneys assume administrative positions after taking office, but Morvant was an exception, the sheriff said.

“You would be hardpressed to find any elected DAs to take on prosecutions of first-degree murder cases and achieve the success he’s had,” Webre said. “They seldom if ever get involved in direct courtroom prosecution. To Cam’s credit, he’s not shied away from those responsibilities. Aside from being an effective prosecutor, he’s very approachable and very open-minded. He recognizes the benefit of partnering with law enforcement to achieve just results.”

Morvant was first elected district attorney in 2002 and was reelected in 2008 without opposition. He was reelected with no opposition again in 2014. He first joined the District Attorney’s Office in 1983 and worked as the chief prosecutor.

Morvant is a 1982 graduate of the LSU Law School and is a Nicholls State University alumnus.

Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle declined to comment about Morvant’s departure.

—Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 857-2202 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter@DanVCopp.

Edwards From 1-A

“I support the task force report,” Edwards said. “Quite frankly, I’m almost agnostic as to what we pick and choose to fix the problem, so long as we fix the problem.”

He added, however, that a good place to begin would be to lessen the billions of dollars in tax breaks that Louisiana has on the books.

Those ideas went nowhere last year in the Louisiana Legislature.

Still, Edwards said he’s optimistic about reaching a compromise with lawmakers about a tax package to close the budget hole for the 2018-19 financial year that begins July 1. To make the full $1 billionplus in cuts instead, he said, would be “catastrophic.”

House Speaker Taylor Barras, a Republican, has described it as a “difficult exercise” to try to make the full amount in cuts, saying he doesn’t see a way such reductions in

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spending could spare colleges, the TOPS free tuition program and health care programs.

He said last week that he expects to find a solution that is a blend of cuts and taxes.

Edwards has been traveling the state, holding closed-door meetings with business leaders and local elected officials to outline the situation and build support for a budget-balancing fix involving taxes. He had another set of those meetings Wednesday in Baton Rouge.

He’s also sitting down with lawmakers to solicit ideas for patching the hole.

Passing any tax plans will require a special legislative session.

Edwards said he hopes to call a February special session, but he told the Baton Rouge Growth Coalition luncheon that he won’t do that unless he can reach a consensus with House GOP leaders who were the primary roadblock to his previous tax proposals.

Barras has said he’s working to find a consensus among lawmakers in his chamber, both Republican and Democrat, about what they can support. Edwards predicted that if lawmakers don’t pass a tax plan in a February special session, they won’t be able to agree on a budget with $1 billion-plus in cuts in the regular session that follows in March. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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thers. They were among a long list of NFL players around the country who refused to rise for the song during the latest games after President Donald Trump criticized players who kneel during the “The Star-Spangled Banner” to protest racial injustice.

Two Louisiana lawmakers and Attorney General Jeff Landry are pushing to reconsider state subsidies to the NFL team because of the controversy.

Edwards resisted that idea Wednesday, saying Louisiana “must continue to meet its contractual obligations with the Saints.”

But the governor also spoke with Saints officials about the protest in Sunday’s game. Edwards wouldn’t provide specifics about what was discussed, describing the talks as an “effort to make sure we get this resolved.”

The governor said players have more constructive ways to express concerns without kneeling or sitting during the national anthem.

He pointed to the Dallas Cowboys game Monday night. Cowboys players knelt arm-in-arm with the team’s owner before the anthem, then rose for the playing of the anthem.

“If the Saints could move in that direction, I think that everyone would be benefited from it,” Edwards said.

Republican elected officials in Louisiana have been talking of NFL boycotts and a review of the state spending on the team.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, a Republican, told local media outlets a day earlier that he wouldn’t attend Saints games and NFL events because of players’ refusal to stand for the anthem. Rep. Kenny Havard, a St. Francisville Republican, wants the state’s subsidies to the Saints to end.

“It is time the taxpayers quit subsidizing protest on big boy playgrounds. I believe in the right to protest but, not at a taxpayer subsidized sporting event. Do it on your own time. There are plenty of disabled children, elderly and veterans in this state that would appreciate the money,” Havard said in a statement Monday.

Louisiana no longer pays direct cash subsidies to the Saints as it once did, but the team gets many inducements from the state.

The Saints keep money from concession sales and parking at the state-owned facility, the NFL organization is exempt from state sales tax and it retains the revenue generated by the sale of naming rights for the Superdome.

State agencies also pay what an auditor has described as above-market rates to rent office space from Saints owner Tom Benson as part of the lease agreement.

Former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration negotiated the terms in 2009 as part of a package of incentives that replaced a previous state deal with the NFL team and ended direct monetary payments. The deal keeps the Saints in New Orleans through 2025.

GOP Rep. Valarie Hodges, of Denham Springs, has sent a formal request for the Legislature’s budget committee to look at the dollars the Saints receive.

Landry, a Republican, weighed in as well, asking in a statement: “Why should the taxpayers subsidize with hundreds of millions of dollars a two billion dollar organization that allows the blatant disregard for our flag and our anthem?” ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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Leeville anglers ticketed for being 189 specks over the limit

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ticketed three men in Lafourche Parish on Sunday for allegedly possessing 189 speckled trout over the limit in Tidewater Canal near Leeville.

According to a news release, agents cited Alec Galliano, 30, of Galliano; Winston Hohensee, 76, of Larose; and Bo Boura, 31, of Galliano, for possessing over the limit of speckled trout and possessing fish that weren’t kept intact while on the water. Galliano also was cited for not possessing basic and saltwater fishing licenses.

Agents on patrol stopped their boat to perform a creel and license check, and noticed ice chests with bags of filleted fish inside, the release states.

Agents found a total of 478 speck fillets, which put the men in possession of 239 trout.

Since there were only two licensed fishermen on the vessel, the men were only allowed to possess up to 50 speckled trout while on the water.

It is also a violation to possess speckled trout that are not kept intact while on the water, according to the release.

Agents seized the fish and donated them to a local charity.

Failing to keep speckled trout intact while on the water brings a $100 to $350 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Possessing 50 or more speckled trout over the limit carries a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Failing to possess a basic and saltwater license each brings up to a $50 fine and 15 days in jail.

The men may also face civil restitution for the illegally possessed fish totaling up to $7,000, the release states.

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.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Cody Johnson, 20, Kewanee, IL. Indecent behavior with juveniles (2 CTS).

Brandi Koop, 38, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery.

Dillon Terrebonne, 24, Larose. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Ochoa Borjas, 31, Larose.

Contempt of court (3 CTS).

Cody Carrere, 26, Morgan City. Fugitive (2 CTS).

Jonas Lagarde, 35, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Monica Richeaux, 47, Cut Off. Violation of probation/parole.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 Thibodaux Police Department Samantha Brantley, 41, Thibodaux. Theft Generally.

Dontrelle Davis, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court.

Diamonte Johnson, 19, Thibodaux. Switched plates; license plate light required; possession of carry concealed weapon by convicted felon; theft.

Mark Tardo, 23, Thibodaux. Theft generally.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 Golden Meadow Police Department Robert Blair Jr., 32, Golden

Meadow.

Distribution of methamphetamine.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Deronte Brown, 20, Thibodaux. Simple burglary –motor vehicle.

Celeste Bychurch, 29, Golden Meadow. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kyron Bourda, 28, Thibodaux. Aggravated criminal damage to property – 2 CTS; assault by drive by shooting; violation of probation/parole.

Trent Bruce, 35, Cut Off. Unauthorized use of access card as theft; contempt of court; theft.

Chad Dufrene, 30, Thibodaux. Contempt of court – 2 CTS. Frank Farve Jr., 38, Raceland. Fugitive.

Clifford Harris III, 21, Thibodaux. Fugitive.

Brennan Hodges, 33, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Jeanette Smith, 42, Raceland. Contempt of court – 3 CTS. Brandon Terrebonne, 43, Raceland. Fugitive.

Jessica Teerrebonne, 33, Gray. Violation of probation/parole.

Jaleesa Turner, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court – 5 CTS. SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 Lockport Police Department Jared Gautreaux, 38, Lockport. Contempt of court.

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Sunday, October 1, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd An unknown author’s reflection on the “Golden Years,” the Winter of Life

The following-edited article was written by an unknown author entitled, “And then it is Winter.”

Time has a way of moving quickly and catching us unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that we were young, just married and embarking on our new life with our mate.

Yet, it seems like eons ago. I wonder where all the years went. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. Still, here it is, the winter of my life that caught me by surprise. How did we get here so fast? Where did all the years go?

I remember seeing older people throughout the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me. The winter of my life seemed so far off that I couldn’t imagine fully what it would be like. Yet here it is. My friends are retired and getting grey.

They move slower. Some are in better and some worse shape than I am. I see the great change.

Their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we would be.

Each day now I find that doing a simple chore is a real target for the day!

Taking a nap is not a treat anymore – it’s mandatory, cause if I don’t on my own free will, I just fall asleep where I sit!

So I enter this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!

I also know that though the winter has

Federal adjustments to impact SNAP Benefits

BATON ROUGE, La. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new cost-of-living adjustments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that go into effect on Oct. 1 will mean a reduction of benefits for most Louisiana families, while allowing others on the cusp of eligibility to begin receiving assistance.

Each year, USDA adjusts the SNAP monthly allotments based on certain food costs.

While the overall CPI went up from June 2016 to June 2017 - indicating that the cost of living generally increased - the cost of foods in USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan, on which SNAP benefits are based, decreased slightly.

Decreases in SNAP’s maximum monthly food allotments for FFY 20172018 range from 1 to 1.4 percent, depending on the number of people in the household. For example, the maximum allotment for a family of one will decrease by $2, from $194 to $192 per month, while a family of four will see their benefits drop $9 per month, from $649 to $640.

These changes will primarily impact those with no income who receive the maximum benefit amount and households with elderly or disabled family members who receive the minimum benefit amount.

Some 888,762 Louisianans in 410,335 households received SNAP benefits in August. The average monthly benefit was $276.37.

Nearly three-quarters of those households - an estimated 300,935 - are expected to be impacted by the reductions, with the average decrease being $4.37.

come, I am not sure how long it will last. This I do know, that when it’s over on this earth, it’s not over. A new adventure will begin!

Yes, I have regrets.

There are things I wish I had not done and things I should have done. Yet, I’m proud to have done many things. It’s all part of a lifetime. So, if you are not in your winter yet, let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your lifetime, please do it quickly! Don’t put things off too long!

Life goes by so quickly. Do what you can today, because you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!

There is no guaranty that you will see all the seasons of your life. So, live for today and say all the

things that you want your loved ones to remember and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!

Life is a gift to us.

The way we live our lives is our gift to those who come after us. Make it a fantastic one. Live it well! Enjoy today! Do something fun!

Be happy always! Share your happiness! Remember: “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”

Consider the following: “Our kids are becoming us.”

“Going out is good.

Coming home is better!”

“We forget names but that’s okay, because some people forgot they even knew us.”

“We realize we will never be really good at

some things, especially golf.”

“We sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It’s called ‘pre-sleep.’”

“We tend to use more four letter words – what?, when?, what?”

“Now that we can afford expensive jewelry, it’s not safe to wear it.”

“We notice everything they sell in stores is sleeveless.”

“What used to be freckles are now liver spots.”

“We have three sizes of clothes in our closets, two of which we will never wear.”

“Old is good in some things: Old songs, old movies, and best of all, old friends!”

“It’s not what we gather, but what we scatter that tells what kind of life we have lived.”

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 Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos

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

Plaisance / Pierce family gathering

The children of Wallace and Emilie Plaisance Pierce gathered together recently with family and friends to enjoy a seafood boil hosted at the home of Brian and Rebecca Pierce.

Everyone loved listening to the brothers and sisters reminiscing about childhood memories of days gone by. Plenty of laughs were enjoyed by all.

Pictured (left to right) are siblings Wiley “Balay” Pierce, age 92; Lorena Griffin “ LoLo”, age 88; Tilman Pierce, age 85; and Daisy Galjour, age 83.

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Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

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632-7575

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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

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

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First United Pentecostal

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

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

504-915-5019

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

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Insurance Agents

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The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche

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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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