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Lafourche ranked 3rd best school district in the state

Lafourche Parish has one of the best school systems in the state.

The Louisiana State Department of Education’s recently released school scores shows Lafourche Parish finishing with a District Performance Score of 92.5, the third-best for any public school system in the state of Louisiana.

Lafourche’s score is up from the 90.5 score it posted in 2018. They trailed only Zachary Community School District and Vermilion Parish.

Lafourche also received an “A-Grade” as a district - one of just a handful of districts in the state to receive that distinction.

See Schools Page 5-B

Lafourche returns control of accounts to rec districts

By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

The control of over $780,000 will be restored to four recreation districts in Lafourche Parish.

Recreation Districts 1, 2, 8 and 11 will have access to the money raised with local recreation taxes without going through the parish administration to request it.

Parish Councilman Corey Perrillioux, who sponsored the ordinance approved at the Nov. 12 council meeting, See Recreation Page 5-B

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Chaisson to serve as next parish president

By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

Surrounded by friends and family, Lafourche Parish presidentelect Archie Chaisson III celebrated his win on Saturday with hugs and tears.

“It’s aweArchie Chaisson some,” he said.

“We worked our tales off the last 16 months and we’re going to be looking forward to the transition.”

After running on a campaign to change the often tumultuous politics of the parish, he said he plans to work with

By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

It still doesn’t feel real for seniors in Central Lafourche High’s marching band.

After years of coming in second place, they finally toppled the longstanding grand champion Lafayette High School to win the state title, and the trophy, for their own.

Senior drum major Sierra Price said she keeps waiting for someone to pull the rug from under them and take the trophy back. She had assumed the competition would end the same as any other year.

Lafayette had been named the grand champion for 17 years straight.

“When they announced that Central Lafourche wasn’t second, it was one of the best moments of my life, honestly,” she said, recalling how the audience exploded

congratulated the president-elect, stating she encouraged her supporters to get behind him.

“His success will be our success,” she said. “I’m excited about what the future will bring.”

Sposito noted that the parish was difficult to campaign in due to the geography, but enjoyed meeting new people and learning about the issues in north, central and south Lafourche.

“Everyone should have to run for parishwide office at lease once because they’d come to understand the plight of others,” she said, and thanked everyone who cast their ballot.

Lafourche Parish residents also voted in a new judge to the bench of the 17th Judicial District Court Division C on Saturday.

See Chaisson Page 3-A

into cheers and applause when Central Lafourche’s name was called. She had waited for it since she joined the Lancer Band her freshman year.

Brandi Griffin, a senior in the front ensemble who plays marimba, called the experience “unbelievable.”

Locally, H.L. Bourgeois High placed seventh and Terrebonne High placed ninth at the annual Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands State Championship.

Thirty-five bands from across the state performed during the contest at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette’s football stadium.

For the past six months, the Central Lafourche students have dedicated their lives to the show, spending upwards of 400 hours rehearsing together.

See CLHS Band Page 3-A

Democrat Edwards wins re-election in conservative Louisiana

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Deep in the heart of the conservative South, Louisiana’s voters reelected Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards to a second term, shocking Republicans who had hoped to reclaim the seat on the strength of President Donald Trump’s popularity.

With his focus on bipartisan, state-specific issues, the moderate Edwards cobbled together enough cross-party support Saturday to defeat Republican businessman Eddie Rispone, getting about 51% of the vote.

Trump fought to return the seat to the GOP, but his intense See Edwards Page 3-A

School superintendent will not return from medical leave

By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

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the new council to discuss his ideas for the next four years.

Going into election night, Chaisson said, “Our faith held strong. ... We never really held any doubt.”

Chaisson, the public works director for the city of Thibodaux, defeated Lafourche councilwoman Luci Sposito for the position, who left her seat on the parish council to run for president.

Chaisson will have to leave his job to serve as president.

Complete but unofficial results show Chaisson received 18,136 votes (63%), defeating Sposito, who received 10,580 votes (37%). Voter turnout was 48.9%.

“Tonight, it’s all about family and friends and loving Lafourche,” Chaisson said, wishing Sposito the best.

After the results came in, Sposito

‘Unbelievable’: Central Lafourche band named best in state

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Superintendent Louis Voiron

After four months on medical leave, the Lafourche Parish School Board last week agreed to buy the schools superintendent out of his contract for $220,000.

His contract will officially end on Dec. 31.

Under his initial contract, Superintendent Louis Voiron was being paid a salary of

$150,000 per year.

The settlement also agrees to restore all of the sick leave used by Voiron, restore any sick leave used since July to his employee account and allow him to remain on the school district’s health insurance plan through his original term to December 2020. He will continue to pay his health insurance premium.

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The board learned that the superintendent didn’t intend to return from his medical leave in October after discussions between the parties’ attorneys. His medical condition still hasn’t been disclosed to the board or the public.

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LCOA to distribute commodities

The Lafourche Council on Aging and Catholic Charities will be giving out Commodities for Seniors 60 years of age and older who qualify financially on the dates and times as follows: - Thursday, November 21 at Raceland Recreation Center from 7 to 9 a.m.

- Wednesday, November 27 at the Cut Off Youth Center from 7 to 9 a.m.

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The SL Men of God will be having a Men’s Gathering on Thursday, November 21 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow beginning with a meal in the LaSalette Center at 6 p.m.

The Rosary will begin in the church at 6:30 followed by guest speaker, Paul Maclean.

After there will be praise and worship along with Eucharistic Adoration and the opportunity for Confession.

The evening is free and open to all men 18 years of age and older.

For additional information, contact Greg Terrebonne at 985-637-8198. __________________

Annual Chi Chapter Christmas Auction to be held Dec. 4

Chi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, is holding its annual Christmas auction at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4th in the Bouvier Room of the Larose Civic Center, 307 East 5th Street.

Many Christmas and non-Christmas items will be auctioned.

Both silent and live auctions will be conducted.

Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Men and women are invited.

Proceeds from this auction will go towards funding a scholarship for a senior female student in the South Lafourche area planning to pursue a college degree in Education.

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GM Lions Club sponsoring new hearing aid program

The Golden Meadow Lions Club is sponsoring a new program to provide financial assistance for the purchase of hearing aids for those individuals with limited financial resources.

Applicants will be evaluated on financial need. Obtain more information and applications by contacting Lion Pat France at 985-2581544, Lion Ray C. Bernard at 985-6322312, or Lion Henry Lafont, Jr. at 985-693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member. __________________

Lockport American Legion sponsoring Christmas Craft Show

Lockport American Legion, Post 83, will be hosting an indoor Christmas Craft Show, Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., inside the Legion Home, 921 Veterans Street, in Lockport.

Refreshments will be sold.

There will also be a free crafting booth for children to allow the adults to shop. __________________

First Baptist Church to host 3rd annual Thanksgiving dinner

Everyone is invited First Baptist to Church’s 3rd annual FREE Thanksgiving day meal on Thanksgiving Day starting at 11 a.m. at 187 Oakridge Drive, Golden Meadow.

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Frenchie: The Story of the French Cajuns of WWII

The importance and success of South Louisiana American Soldiers, whose first language was French, played a critical part for the war effort in Europe and North Africa.

Jason Historian Theriot is on a mission again. Twenty years ago he set out to record oral history interviews with World War II veterans from his hometown of New Iberia.

He started with his two grandfathers and expanded from there.

After five years, he had interviewed over a hundred veterans all across south Louisiana and chronicled their stories in a self-published trilogy titled To Honor Our Veterans: An Oral History of World War II Veterans from the Bayou Country.  A few years later, he another interviewed thirty or so veterans and wrote a Master Thesis for a history degree at the University of Houston on the subject of the “Cajuns of WWII.�

For that project, he stumbled upon two sets of untapped wartime letters written by the Cajun soldiers and sailors who constantly spoke about the use of their French language overseas. Many became interpreters for their units. Others were recruited by Special Forces to work with the French Resistance fighters in the Normandy invasion.

He completed that thesis project in 2007 and shelved it for later.

He went on to receive a doctorate in history and later started his own history research and writing consulting practice. He now writes books for companies and families.

The days of interviewing old war veterans seemed a distant past, until he was asked to share the stories of the Cajuns of WWII with our Acadian cousins at the Congres Mondial Acadien (Acadian World Congress) this August in New Brunswick, Canada.

The response he received was overwhelming.

Some people had heard of the stories about “Frenchie� - the nickname given to just about every Cajun who served overseas.  But few, if any, fully understood the depth to

which the Cajuns utilized their language during the war and, more importantly, how that experience changed their view on their culture and heritage.

For the first time, the Cajuns recognized their unique place in the world and re-discovered a long-lost pride in being Cajun.

These were the people who planted the seeds for a cultural re-

vival that swept through Acadiana in the 1960s and 70s. The proof is the wartime letters and in the testimony of the veterans themselves.

Theriot’s new mission is to find the last few remaining veterans to interview, along with any letters or previously recorded interviews that may require digitization.

If anyone would like to contact Jason Theriot about this project, send him an email at jpriot@hotmail.com or call him at 713-4173380. Â

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Lafourche Parish residents also voted in a new judge to the bench of the 17th Judicial District Court Division C on Saturday.

Marla Abel, a Republican, received 55% of the vote, defeating opponent Rene Gautreaux, an Independent. Abel received 16,084 votes, while Gautreaux had 12,973. Voter turnout was 49.5%.

Abel will hold the seat vacated by Judge Walter Lanier III when he was elected to the Louisiana 1st Circuit Court of Appeal on Nov. 6, 2018.

District judges serve six-year terms but Abel will serve the remainder of Lanier’s term, through December 2020.

Six-term incumbent Jerry Jones held his council seat against challenger Burnell Tolbert and will continue to represent District 1 for a seventh term.

His district covers the southwest side of Thibodaux, including the Marydale, Ridgefield and Eagle Drive areas and Abby Plantation.

Jones received 1,419 votes (54%), while Tolbert received 1,193 (46%). Voter turnout in the council district was 43.1%.

The community of Gheens reinstated a property tax serving its local recreation district, District 8. The 9.96-mill tax had expired in 2018 during the parish’s attempt to consolidate the recreation system that fell apart earlier this year.

Eighty-four percent of votes were cast in favor of the tax proposition, or 257 votes. Voter turnout in the recreation district was 51%.

It is expected to bring in about $65,548 annually toward constructing, maintaining and operating recreational facilities in the district. The tax will go into effect next year and end in 2029.

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at or hparker@houmatoday.com 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.

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interest in the race not only motivated conservative Republicans, but also powered a surge in anti-Trump and black voter turnout that helped boost Edwards over the finish line.

Coming after a defeat in the Kentucky governor’s race and sizable losses in Virginia’s legislative races, the Louisiana result seems certain to rattle Republicans heading into the 2020 presidential election. Trump made three trips to Louisiana to rally against Edwards, and fashioned the runoff election between Edwards and Rispone into a test of his own popularity and political prowess.

In a victory rally of his own late Saturday, Edwards thanked supporters who danced, sang and cheered in celebration, while he declared, “How sweet it is!”

He added, “And as for the president, God bless his heart” — a phrase often used by genteel Southerners to politely deprecate someone.

“Tonight the people of Louisiana have chosen to chart their own path,” Edwards said.

As he conceded the race, Rispone called on supporters to give a round of applause for Trump, saying: “That

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Democrats who argue that nominating a moderate presidential candidate is the best approach to beat Trump are certain to say Louisiana’s race bolsters their case.

Still, while Rispone’s loss raises questions about the strength of Trump’s coattails, its relevance to his re-election chances are less clear. Louisiana is expected to easily back Trump next year, and Edwards’ views are, in many ways, out of step with his own party.

A West Point graduate and former Army Ranger, Edwards opposes most gun restrictions, signed one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans and dismissed the impeachment effort as a distraction.

Meanwhile, Rispone, 70, wasn’t among the top-tier candidates Republican leaders hoped would challenge Edwards. He had ties to the unpopular former Gov. Bobby Jindal, started with little name recognition and offered few details about his agenda.

Edwards, 53, also proved to be a formidable candidate, with a record of achievements.

Working with the majority-Republican Legislature, Edwards stabilized state finances with a package of tax increases, ending the deficit-riddled years of Jindal. New money paid for investments in public colleges and the first statewide teacher raise in a decade.

Edwards expanded Louisiana’s Medicaid program, lowering the state’s uninsured rate below the national average. A bipartisan criminal sentencing law rewrite he championed Louisiana’s ended tenure as the nation’s top jailer.

Rispone, the owner of a Baton Rouge industrial contracting company, hitched his entire candidacy to Trump, introducing himself to voters in ads that focused on support for the president in a state Trump won by 20 percentage points. Rispone said he was like Trump, de-

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‘Tis the Season!

Holiday season is ‘hear’ and what better way to enjoy the music of Christmas than with Joyous Sounds.

On Sunday, December 1st, Joyous Sounds will be presenting their 27th Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Savior Church, 612 Main Street.

Join the group for an afternoon of Yuletide Holiday Music. Joyous Sounds will perform a variety of Christmas selections that will put you in the holiday spirit.

Admission is a nonperishable food item for the Holy Savior Food Pantry. scribing himself as a “conservative outsider” whose business acumen would help solve the state’s problems.

The president’s repeated visits appeared to drive turnout for both candidates.

Tour guide Andrea Hartman, 40, cast her ballot for Edwards in New Orleans.

“I do not agree with what Rispone advocates,” she said. “I also don’t want Trump coming here and telling me who to vote for.”

Rispone poured more than $12 million of his own money into the race. But he had trouble drawing some of the primary vote that went to Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham, after harshly attacking Abraham in ads as he sought to reach the runoff. He also avoided many traditional public events attended by Louisiana gubernatorial candidates and sidestepped questions about his plans. He promised tax cuts without saying where he’d shrink spending, and pledged a constitutional convention without detailing what he wanted to

rewrite.

“We have nothing to be ashamed of. We had over 700,000 people in Louisiana who really want something better, something different,” Rispone said. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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“The kids just didn’t quit,” band Director Willie Martin said. “They had this quiet determination about them and worked their tails off.”

Central Lafourche has won in a division of similarly sized schools for the past six years.

Within their show, “The Last Straw,” at one point the wind and per-

cussion sections portrayed birds while the costumed color guard acted like they were scarecrows.

“It was just really amazing to watch these students express themselves artistically like that,” he said.

“We have a really unique band community here at Central Lafourche,” Martin said.

“The following and the support that we get from the community is second to none.”

“It was a win for everyone,” Price added, “and experiencing that with your closest friends, you couldn’t ask for anything better.”

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.

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Rotel Tomatoes.................Ea.

16 Oz. Shurfine

Coffee Creamer....................Ea.

5 Lb. Bag (Select Varieties)

Gold Medal Flour................Ea.

15.3 Oz. - Hungry Jack

Mashed Potatoes.................Ea.

Half Liter, 24-Pack Bottles

Ozarka Spring Water.......Pk.

10 Oz., Lea & Perrins

Worcestershire Sauce......Ea.

Half Liter, 24-Pack Bottles

Dasani Water......................Pk.

10 Oz. Pack, Shurfine

Brown & Serve Rolls.........

32 Oz. (Select Varieties)

Swanson Soup Stock.........

16 Oz. (Select Varieties)

Kraft Salad Dressing........

5 Oz. (Select Varieties)

Cubbisons Croutons.........

6-Pk., Select Varieties, Orville Redenbacher

Microwave Popcorn............

2-Pack, Oven Cooking

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Aluminum Foil.....................Pk.

15.4 Lb. Bag

CharKing Charcoal...........Bag

12-Roll Pack

Scott Bath Tissue..............Pk.

90-Count

$ 79

$ 99 4 Lb. Bag

2 $1

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Domino Powdered Sugar

8.5 Oz. Box

$ 99

10 Oz. Cans (Select Varieties)

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Corn Muffin Mix

Tide 2x Liquid Detergent

46 to 50 Oz. Selected Varieties

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10.5 Oz., Brown, Beef, Mushroom or Turkey

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4 $ 99 4

FROZEN FOOD SPECIALS Edward’s Frozen Pies

$ 79

23 to 35 Oz. Select Varieties

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Blue Bell Ice Cream

Half Gallon Rounds or 12-Pack Cups All Flavors Ea.

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$ 99

Mrs. Smith’s Frozen Pies 37 Oz. Select Varieties

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We also make vegetable and fruit trays for your holiday table.

They’re great for family gatherings and for entertaining.

Please place your orders early by calling 632-7197 and asking for our Produce Department.

Your order will be handled promptly and efficiently!

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Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies 16 Oz. Select Varieties

32 Oz. Velveeta

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$ 99

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

True unconditional love required much work and is a lifetime of labor

A group of professionals posed this question to a number of 4-8 year-olds, “What does love mean?” The answers were broader, deeper, and more profound than one could have imagined.

“When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too.

That’s love.” (Rebecca, age 8) “When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” (Billy, age 4) “Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.”

(Karl, age 5) “Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you anything of theirs.” (Chrissy, age 6) “Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” (Terri, age 4) “Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Audie Crochet - (504) 952-6603

So. Lafourche Assembly of God

it tastes okay.” (Danny, age 8) “Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and just listen.” (Bobby, age 7) (Wow!) “If you want to learn to love better, you should start with someone you hate.” (Nikka, age 6) (We need a few million more Nikka’s on this planet). “Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.”

(Noelle, age 7) “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.” (Tommy, age 6) “During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching saw and me my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn’t scared anymore.”

(Cindy, age 8) “My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.”

(Clare, age 6) “Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”

(Elaine, age 5) “Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.” (Chris, age 7) “Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.’ (Mary Ann, age 4) “I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.”

(Lauren, age 4) “When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and

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.

Mitch Rousse, Pastor - 985-258-6543 www.trinitymathews.com

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

452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgm@viscom.net

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

Crosspoint Church

14409 East Main, Cut Off

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Midweek: 6:30 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-628-2214)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m.

Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m.

Reverend Ivy Wilson, Pastor

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 p.m.

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.

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

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

Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

Fr. Joseph “Joe” Chacko, I.M.S.

Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m.

Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

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

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 Service 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Anthony Church (Gheens) 333 Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Mass 5:15 p.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

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., 5:15 p.m.

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

raised through last year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign are a new adoration chapel at St. Thomas Aquinas Church parish on the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux, a new fence for St. Bernadette Church parish and school, a new roof for St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kraemer, and new Chromebooks for St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School in Houma, to name a few. #iGiveCatholic is held each year in con-

Christian Fellowship Church

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

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

Hope Church

349 Central Lafourche Dr. - Raceland

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine Residential

Sunday Worship 2 p.m.

985-209-8428 - hopechurchlafourche.com Thomas Hines, Lead Pastor

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

Lighthouse Worship Center

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Full Gospel Temple #2

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

632-7575

FULL GOSPEL

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

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow 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

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 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 Dicipleship Robert Durbin Our Lady of the Rosary Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz 12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Phone: (985) 632-3077 Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. www.communitybiblecutoff.com Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Christian Family Center Rev. Duc Bui, Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

11819 East Main - Galliano Pastor Toby Brogden Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

15300 West Main - Cut Off Greater New Fountain Baptist Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

233 E. 12th St. - Lockport Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m.

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

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr. Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Community Fellowship Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

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

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Savior Church Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Isrealite Baptist Church

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana (CFSL) have joined forces with 39 other dioceses and archdioceses in the United States to host its fourth annual #iGiveCatholic giving day on #GivingTuesday, December 3. #iGiveCatholic is a 24-hour online giving challenge that celebrates the work of Catholic schools, ministries, church parishes and other charitable organizations affiliated with the participating dioceses and also helps to celebrate all those who give throughout the diocese.

Throughout the giving day, from midnight on Dec. 3 until the stroke of midnight on Dec. 4, Catholics can go to iGiveCatholic.org/HoumaThibodaux and click on a specific ministry listed there to make a donation with their credit card.

Last year, approximately 70 ministries within the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux participated in the online giving day and together were able to raise just over $375,000 locally.

This year, the diocese has set a goal to raise $150,000.

Some of the projects made possible by money

PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

CATHOLIC

#iGiveCatholic Giving Day slated for December 3

with #Givjunction ingTuesday, which is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday; #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

At this time, the CFSL is actively raising money for prizes to give to participating organizations within this diocese as an extra incentive to participate. To learn about the local sponsors, go to https://www.catholicfoundationsl.org/.

Advanced Day Giving starts Nov. 18 and continues through Dec. 2.

For more information about #iGiveCatholic, go t o iGiveCatholic.org/Houm a-Thibodaux, email cfsl@htdiocese.org or call (985) 850-3116.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

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

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

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

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

down and little stars come out of you.”

(Karen, age 7) “You really shouldn’t say, ‘I love you,’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot.

People forget.” (Jessica, age 8) The winner was a 4year-old child whose next-door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.

When his Mother asked him what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, “Nothing. I just helped him cry.”

The love we find in 1 Corinthians 13 is the highest and most unselfish kind of love. It is not natural. It goes against our very nature.

That type of love extends to the unlovable, the undeserving, and the ugly. It gives all and asks for nothing in return. Jesus lived this kind of love.

According to 1 John 4:8-16, God is Love, and we will slowly develop that type of love as we become more Christ like. Jesus commands his disciples to remain in his love (John 15:9), and adds, “If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”

(John 15:10) For all of us, unconditional love requires much work. It’s a lifetime labor. What is more important, we cannot do it on our own. We need divine grace. Don’t be afraid to ask for it.

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.

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

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

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

GIS

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

504-915-5019

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

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

House of Prayer

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off

Friday Night Sermon: 6:30 p.m.

Free meal to all attending Friday nights Bible Study Thursdays: 6:30 p.m.

985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

LUTHERAN

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!

Voice

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865

MORMON

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

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

SPANISH

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

Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m.

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales, 504-468-1300

COMMUNICATIONS MMUNICATION CATIONS viscom.net

985.693.0123 985.693.0123

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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

SPORTS

Tarpons, Trojans fall in Playoff Openers Gazette Sports Reports

Both South Lafourche and Central Lafourche were in need of a Cinderella moment on Friday night.

Both were in North Louisiana, actually just a couple miles away from one another.

Both were the No. 31 seed in their respective playoff brackets.

Both were facing state powerhouses who traditionally make runs to the Superdome.

Unfortunately, both fell in lopsided defeats to end their season.

Both the Tarpons and Trojans lost on Friday, ending their 2019 football seasons.

South Lafourche lost to Neville, while Central fell to West Monroe. ___ Tarpons fall to powerful Tigers

Neville looked the part of a state contender on Friday night, especially early. With brute force defensively and quickhitting, big-play offense, the Tigers grabbed control of the game early, scoring three-straight touchdowns in the early minutes of the game to go up 21-0 on the way to a 41-14 win.

South Lafourche football coach Blake Forsythe said throughout the week that his team needed a quick start to try and combat the quick-strike ability of the Tigers, but it never materialized.

Forsythe said multiple times in the backend of the season that he was proud of his

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15101 Hwy. 3235 • Cut Off • 325-1000

young team for continuing to push after an 0-6 start.

“The kids keep working hard, coming together and playing for each other,” Forsythe said. “That’s about all you can ask. We were young in a lot of areas, and we took some lumps. But the kids kept working and doing what they could to try and improve.”

Some of that improvement was evident in the final three quarters of the ballgame.

After the shaky start, South Lafourche settled into the game and actually played OK. In the final three quarters, the Tarpons were outscored just 2014 against the mighty Tigers.

South Lafourche got a second-quarter touchdown run from Braxton Pitre to send the game to halftime with a 28-7 deficit.

Neville led 41-7 going to the fourth quarter, but the Tarpons drew last blood with a lategame touchdown run from Derin Doucet to send the game to its final margin.

The loss ends the Tarpons season with a 3-8 record. ___ Trojans struggle at West Monroe

Just a couple miles away from where South Lafourche was playing Neville, Central Lafourche was busy trying to slay a Goliath of their own.

The Trojans lost 47-7 at West Monroe on Friday, ending the team s season with 5-6 record.

Like South Lafourche, Central was doomed by a slow start to the game.

West Monroe went up 14-0 in the first quarter, then 40-0 at halftime.

The Lafourche Gazette will be CLOSED Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day and also Friday, Nov. 29.

The Rebels are one of the most prestigious programs in the entire state of Louisiana, if not the country. They’ve been to the Superdome dozens of times, and have a stadium so big, it looks like a small college facility.

Trojans coach Keith Menard said the ending to any season is hard, but he’s proud of this team for making postseason.

“It’s always hard when you have to say goodbye to a group, because look, we’ve spent a lot of time and a lot of hours with these guys over the past several months,” Menard said.

“The kids worked hard and gave us everything they had. It’s unfortunate and sad to see it come to an end this way.”

The Trojans just didn’t have an answer for West Monroe’s powerful offense. They’d go down the field in rapid fashion, easily scoring quick touchdowns, both on the ground and through the air to take early control of the game.

In the second half, the Trojans were playing for pride and got a lategame strike from quarterback Ashtrein Duncan to Logan Wilcox, a pair of seniors.

Menard said the Trojans were a mixture of youth and experience.

Offensively, the Trojans lose a lot of their skill, but return some of their line.

Defensively, the Trojans were a mix of upper and underclassmen.

Fourcade throws 3 TDs, leads Nicholls past McNeese 34-20

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

THIBODAUX, La. — Chase Fourcade threw for 374 yards and three touchdown passes to lead Nicholls to a 34-20 victory over McNeese on Saturday.

The win secured Nicholls’ (7-4, 6-2 Southland Conference) third consecutive sevenwin season, a program first. It was also just the second win in the last 11 meetings against McNeese (6-5, 4-4).

Fourcade completed 21 of 35 passes with scoring throws to Dai’Jean Dixon, Dion Ray Jordan Talley. and Dixon and Ray each had

Kieran Pate, pictured above, recently completed a 13-week boot camp for the United States Marine Corps.

Kieran is a 2019 South Lafourche High School graduate and is the son of Shane and Tammy Pate

seven receptions and a 55-yard touchdown catch. Dixon finished with 185 yards receiving and Ray had 119. Talley had three receptions for 29 yards.

Julien Gums added a touchdown run late in the fourth quarter that stretched the Colonels’ lead to 34-14. It was Gums’ 15th rushing touchdown of the season.

Defensively, Sully Laiche led the way with four tackles for loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble. Classmate Khristian Mims added a sack and matched Laiche with seven tackles.

Cody Orgeron was 18-of-36 passing for 184 yards and threw two touchdown passes for McNeese (6-5, 4-4).

With the win, Nicholls (7-4, 6-2 SLC) will head to Hammond Thursday with a chance to claim the Southland Conference championship for a second straight season.

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Louisiana won its fourth consecutive game, setting up the title matchup in the River Bell Classic. The winner will earn at least a share of the regular-season championship and the league’s automatic qualifier into the FCS playoffs Nicholls also recognized its 22-member senior class before the game Saturday night.

Freman wins final Gazette football contest

The winner of week ten (Final Week) of the Lafourche Gazette Football Contest is Kerney Freman of Larose.

Kerney tied with 5 others with only 2 wrong, but was closest to the tie-breaker points.

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Pictured are, (standing) Central Lafourche athletic director, Shelly Vedros and Central Lafourche soccer head coach, Jude Blanchard.

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Central Lafourche High School senior McKenzie Champagne signs a letter of intent to play softball at Mississippi College during a ceremony held Thursday in the school library.

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HOMES

House For Sale by Owner: 309 Belle Vue Drive in Lockport. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,732 sq.ft. Move in ready on a 150’x107’ lot. Home features new roof, new central unit, new 14’x40’ patio cover, fenced in yard, detached 2 story barn and much more. Asking $185,000.

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House For Sale: Three bedroom, two bath brick home.

Whole house generator, fireplace, two carport and shed. Located in Golden Meadow.

Asking $70,000. Call 985-6911955 or 985-691-3301 FMI. _________________________ House for Sale: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, living room, dining room and utility room. Asking $100,000. Located at 232 Oak D Street in Larose. FMI call 985258-3020. _________________________ Two Properties for Sale by Owner: 1,650 ft. by .5 arpent with 2 mobile homes in Cut Off; and 300 ft. by .5 arpent with 2 mobile homes in Golden Meadow. No rent to own. Call Mike at 985-475-6386. _________________________

BUSINESSES

Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________

LAND

Mississippi Hunting Land For Sale: 40 acres “One square block”. Easy access from gravel road, nice fish pond, lots of deer and turkey. Clean power line with box stand. Many extra options, pictures available. Large lease option with purchase. Call for price Bryan 985-696-5550. _________________________

FOR RENT

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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.

For Rent: two bedroom, one bath trailer, partially furnished, Larose area. $600/month, $600 damage/ security deposit. Call (985-632-6549 or cell (985) 688-5036. Leave and clear message and number to call.

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For Rent: 119 West 69th Street.

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 living rooms, kichten/dining, laundry area. $850/month, $850/deposit. Call Khn Tran at 985-2788272 or 985-278-5859 or Sheila at 985-693-8096. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; partly furnished; FMI call Frank at 985-665-1220. _________________________ Apt. For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath located in Cut Off. All appliances included. $500 security deposit and $650/ month. FMI call or text Tammy at 985-6657561. _________________________ House For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath, large kitchen and living room combo; $900 month, $500 deposit. 172 West 59th Street in Cut Off; Call 504-416-5165. _________________________ For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath studio with kitchenette. $375/month plus utilities. Mathews/ Raceland area. 985-5379259. _________________________ Home For Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath brick home with fenced in yard. $950/month, $950/deposit. Call 985-475-7272 or 985637-7273. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, living room, big kitchen. 213 East 22nd Street, Larose. 6934104 or 691-6312. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, attached garage in the Cut off area; family oriented, quiet neighborhood; washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, and 4 A/C window units included; unfurnished; utilities not included; no smoking; no pets preferred; background checks required; $700 month plus $700 deposit; call 985-278-9669. _________________________ Camp for Rent in Grand Isle.

Sleeps 6. Contact 985-6656550. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ FREE RENT! Ask us about our move in special. Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath Apartment for Rent in Cut Off: $800/month with a $750 deposit for an unfurnished apartment. washer/dryer included. Pets welcomed. Call Billat 985-3255626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures.

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MERCHANDISE

Pecans for Sale: $4 per pound, in shell; 1 lb. peeled, $12; SPECIAL, 5 lb. cracked, $23. We crack pecans. Call 985-2268980. Proceeds to benefit PreK Low Income Family Children. _________________________ For Sale: Love seat sofa, light brown velour, non smoker. $50.

Phone: 258-8938. _________________________

CAMPER

Camper For Sale: $62,000.

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Garage Sale: Thursday, November 21 from 8am til. Variety of things. Materials, Christmas decorations, LayZBoy recliner in excellent condition, end table at 136 West 167 Street, Galliano. _________________________ 4 Family Garage Sale: Thursday, November 21 from 8am to 2pm at 525 West 54th Street, Cut off, across from 4 lane.

Clothes, jewelry, toys, books, craft signs and lots more. Cheap prices! _________________________ Huge Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22 from 8am to 3pm. No early birds please! West 45th Street.

LOTS of winter clothes for everyone in the family. Mens, womens, boys (2t-xxl), girls (infant & youth) clothes, shoes, nice toys, home décor, knick knacks, twin and full beds. _________________________ Family Garage Sale: Friday, November 22 and Saturday November 23 at 159 East 48th Street, Cut Off. 7am to 4pm. _________________________

CHRISTMAS INDOOR YARD SALE WINTER WONDERLAND Tons of Christmas upscale decorations. Paddock lifelike Christmas trees. 20+ Christmas wreaths. 10+ Outdoor inflatable.

Upscale life size (2-5 ft.) Santa and Snowmen statues. Ornaments of most, any color. Indoor/ Outdoor garland and lights. Wool rugs. Outdoor rugs.

Antique furniture. Generator.

Pool supplies. Victrola 78 record player. 4 piece living room set.

Two dining room sets with matching dining hutch and extra leaf. Outdoor patio furniture.

Cantilever umbrella and stand.

Umbrella and cable. Stainless steel grill with side burner. New (in boxes) electrical and wiring equipment. Switches, lights, controls and outlets. Assorted wire on spools. Sparkle balls made to order. Antique Pacman and Mrs. Pacman home arcade.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 21, 22, and 23 from 7am to 4pm at 224 Sandras Street, Larose

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. _________________________ A C Marine, Inc. is currently accepting applications for 100 Ton Inland Captain. Benefits offered; must have towing endorsement, TWIC card and be able to pass a drug screen. FMI call 985-637-2482. _________________________ SBL Construction is hiring a CDL Drivers, Routabouts, Dozer Operators. Must be able to pass drug screen/ physical, be reliable and have own transportation to work. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ 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 _________________________ Triple Sons Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 wheeler driver.

Offering paid vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, LA. _________________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting applications for experienced Chauffeur Class D License Driver for the Cut Off location. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401k. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off. _________________________ Help Wanted: Driver needed with a Class A License for a 40 foot mini float. Hazmat a plus but not required. Call 985-2788457. _________________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. has a job opening for Homemaker in the Galliano/ Golden Meadow area. Starting pay is $10.31 per hour. 27 hours per week. Mileage is reimbursed at $.58 per mile. Must have reliable transportation with working odometer reading. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. Must be able to pass nationwide background check.

Must provide proof of liability insurance. Deadline to apply is Friday, November 22 at 12 noon. Apply at Lafourche Council on Aging Office in Mathews (985) 532-0458. E.O.E. _________________________

SERVICES

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

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. ________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs.

Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ 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) 2586047. _________________________ Need a Plumber?

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Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony.

Blessings. _________________________ TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services.

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PETS

Toy Poodle for Sale: male, puppy, 6 months old, registered, has shots. $300. 985532-5848. _________________________

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NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Lost Cat: Black/white tabby, fluffy, shy. Answers to Bobo. Reward is found. Call (985) 6965662. _________________________ Mini Storage Eviction Notice: Unit #20, East 37th Place, Tracy Hebert, miscellaneous items; Unit #55, East 51st St., Karen Badeaux, miscellaneous items; Unit #101, Highway 1, Stephen Brantley, c/o Dana Lefort, miscellaneous items; Unit #173, Highway 1, Juris Roussel, Sr, miscellaneous items. Please contact Tarpon Mini Storage at 985-632-5600 or 15061 East Main Street in Cut Off, LA 70345 for amount owed. If not paid by November 26, 2019 unit(s) will be confiscated and items will be donated or disposed of by management. _________________________

PRAYERS

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention here). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your own merciful eyes. It will become your favor not mine. Amen Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

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MEMORIALS

In Memory of

KYLIE GAUTREAUX TERREBONNE last;

Happy Heavenly Birthday 11-19-1978 Peacefully sleeping, resting at

The world’s weary troubles and trails are past.

In silence she suffered, in patience she bore, Til God called her home, to suffer no more.

Always in our hearts and minds our precious Kylie We love and miss you Love, Mom and Dad

OBITUARIES

Lawrence Chedotal, and Charles Chedotal; and sisters, Annette Borne, Annie Foret, Elsie Mackey, and Laura Chedotal Cefalu.

She was a member of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Hilary, a recipient of the Centenarian Award from the LPSO, loved to bowl, and worked at both Dick’s Grocery and TG&Y for many years.

The family would like to thank the staff of The Broadway and Notre Dame Hospice for their care and compassion.

Services by Falgout Funeral Homes.

Services by Falgout Funeral Home Raceland. ________________

JULIETTE DAVIET

Juliette A. Daviet, 97, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose since 1946 passed away surrounded by her family and caretakers on November 12th, 2019. A visitation was held on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 9:00 am until service time. Funeral Mass began at 12 noon with her burial followed in the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Julie is survived by her children, Jill Daviet Hobson and husband Neville Hobson, and Louis E. Daviet III and wife Monique C. Daviet; grandchildren, Alice Hobson, George Hobson, Louis “Etienne” Daviet IV, and Brayden L. Daviet; sister, Esther A. Cenac; and sisterin-law, Ellen Alexander.

Mrs. Daviet was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Daviet Jr.; parents, Aubrey and Mary Theresa Alexander; brothers, Dr. Aubrey M. Alexander Jr. and Albert E. Alexander Sr. wife Patricia; and brother-inlaw, Caliste Cenac.

Mrs. Julie worked with “her babies” at The Center in Cut Off. She was a member of the Ladies Alter Society at Holy Rosary Church in Larose, Delta Kappa Gamma, Les Artiste du Bayou, The Home Demonstration and upon retirement the Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association.

In lieu of flowers, the familys asks for donations in Mrs. Julie’s name to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church or School.

Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano. _______________

LUCY HEBERT

Mrs. Lucy Chedotal Hebert, 100, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland passed away on November 16, 2019. A visitation will take place at St Hilary of Poitier’s Catholic Church in Raceland on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with procession following to her burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery.

Mrs. Lucy is survived by her son, James Hebert Jr. wife Catherine; grandsons, Aaron Hebert, Kenneth Hebert (Monica), and Alan Hebert; and great granddaughter, Mercedes Elaine Alexander (George); brother-in-law, Junius “Sonny” Hebert; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hebert was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Hebert Sr.; parents, Taylor and Lucy L. Chedotal; daughter, Peggy Ann Hebert; brothers, Ambroise Chedotal,

LOU ANN DUPLANTIS

Lou Ann Duplantis, 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Cut Off, on Saturday, November 16th from 9 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery.

Lou Ann is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gary Duplantis; son, Beau Duplantis (Linda); daughter, Beth Duplantis; grandchildren, Alexandra and Elijah Attaway; brother, Surgen Crosby (Lillian); and numerous step grandchildren and step greatgrandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Belzlia and Herman Crosby.

Samart-Mothe is entrusted with arrangements. _______________

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OBITUARIES

GENEVIE BYERLY

LAURA GUIDRY

Laura Eymard Guidry, 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, passed away on November 9th, 2019.

A visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Saturday, November 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Memorial services will begin in the funeral parlor at 11:00 a.m. with procession following to Cheramie Cemetery for burial.

Ms. Laura is survived by her children, Toby Blanchard wife Angel, and Christopher Serginy: grandchildren, Aly Blanchard and Savannah Blanchard: step grandchild; Mark Pregeant II, great Boston grandchild; Hutchinson, step great grandchildren, Dylan Pregeant, Vayda Pregeant, Lyam Pregeant: brothers, Tony Eymard wife Lorna: sister, Elsie Baltzglier husband Skip: neices and nephews Kristy Kiger, Jaci Hebert, Gavin Hebert, Braeli Eymard, Braden Eymard.

Ms. Guidry was preceded in death by her parents; Emile and Aglia R. Eymard.

Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano.

Genevie Marie (Rousse) Byerly passed away in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 2, 2019 at the age of 79.

Genevie (Jeni) was born July 8, 1940, in Galliano, Louisiana to Harrison and Grace Rousse.

She attended Golden Meadow High School and got her degree in Registered Nursing from Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans, Louisiana.

She served others for 33 years, first as a Public Health Nurse and then a Psychiatric Nurse.

She loved to garden, read, feed and watch wildlife and visit with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lloyd Edward (Ed) Byerly; sister, Lauriana Guidry; daughter, Sherry Byerly and spouse, James Brennan; grandchildren, Meera and Siena Brennan; and 6 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Grace Rousse; and her brother, Morrison Rousse.

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HENRY THIBODAUX

Henry “Paw Bear, Cop Cop” C. Thibodaux, Jr., 76, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on November 12, 2019.

A visitation was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass had began at 12 noon with burial followed in the Church Cemetery.

Mr. Henry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gail C. Thibodaux; children, Michelle Curole (Keith), Paul Thibodaux, Terry Pitre, Shontel Chauvin (Chad), Henry Thibodaux III, Crystal Pitre, Shane Thibodaux (Tiffanie) Ryan Pitre, Keith Cedotal (Samantha), and Torey Thibodaux; 23 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, James Thibodaux; and sister, Thelma Thibodaux.

Mr. Thibodaux was preceded in death by parents, Henry Sr. and Linda M. Thibodaux; granddaughters, Ashlie Thibodaux, Charlie Cedotal; and brother, Ricky Thibodaux.

He was an avid sportsman that loved hunting and fishing, woodworking and spending time with his family.

Services by SamartMothe Funeral Home.

Chris John LeBlanc, 54, a native of Lockport, La. and a resident of Cut Off, La. passed away on Sunday November 10, 2019.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until funeral services. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 12:00 noon will in the church cemetery.

Chris is survived by his wife, Celeste Bruce LeBlanc; children, Gavin LeBlanc, Hannah LeBlanc and Ella LeBlanc; parents, Richard LeBlanc, Jr. and Patricia Pichoff LeBlanc; father and mother in law, August Bruce and Ingrid Kiffe Bruce; brothers, Brian LeBlanc, Rickey LeBlanc, Rene LeBlanc, and Derek LeBlanc; and sister, Lisa L. Baudoin.

Chris is preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard LeBlanc, Sr. and Rena Grabert LeBlanc, Ignias Pichoff and Lucy Plaisance Pichoff.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements

Obituaries may be viewed online at www.tlg newspaper.com

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A Cut Off man was arrested last week for child moLain lestation.

McMaster Lain McMaster, 21, was arrested on November 14.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office recently opened an investigation into McMaster after learning he reportedly molested a girl under the age of 13.

Investigators learned that during a recent incident at a Larose resiMcMaster dence, allegedly touched the girl and stopped when someone approached.

On Thursday, deputies made contact with McMaster. During questioning, he admitted to his involvement in the crime.

McMaster was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with Molestation of a Juvenile Under the Age of 13. Bail is set at $100,000.

The investigation into McMaster is continuing. Due to the nature of the crimes and investigation, detectives believe there may be additional victims. Any other victims are encouraged to contact Lieutenant Sean Scott of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (985) 532-4334.

Social Media post leads to help for suicidal woman in Scotland after call to LPSO

A suicidal woman in Scotland received assistance after a Lafourche resident saw a social media post and contacted the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

On the afternoon of November 8, a woman saw a post in a Facebook group about suicide awareness and prevention in which a woman in Scotland indicated she had possibly overdosed on medication and was armed with a knife.

After a few minutes in which the woman had not responded to anyone on the post, the Lafourche Parish woman attempted to contact authorities in Scotland but was unable to reach them. At that point, she contacted the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office for assistance.

The woman’s profile indicated she lived in Kilmarnock, Scotland, and LPSO Communications deputies made contact with a local police department there.

Within a short time, officers in Kilmarnock were able to properly identify and locate the woman.

She was found to be having suicidal thoughts but was otherwise in good health.

Officers said they would take the woman to receive help.

Sheriff Webre reminds citizens to report any suspicious or criminal activity seen on social media.

Arrest reports

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of the offenses shown.

All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

NOVEMBER 10, 2019 Louisiana State Police Regan Gaudet, 29, Lockport. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. D.W.I.-2nd offense (Misd). Expired or cancelled license plate.

LPSO Lee Rodrigue, 45, Raceland. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Golden Meadow Police Brandon Folse, 34, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

NOVEMBER 12, 2019 LPSO David Adams, 36, Lockport. Issuing worthless checks (Misd).

Moses Caine, 38, Raceland. Persons with outstanding warrant; arrest or release of person. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Second-degree battery (Felony).

Paul Collins, 56, Golden Meadow. Simple battery (Misd). False imprisonment (Misd).

Gordon Dufrene, 50, Cut Off. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams

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Local schools receiving A-Grades for 2019 were Central Lafourche High School, Chackbay Elementary, North Larose Elementary, Lockport Lower Elementary, Lockport Upper Elementary, St. Charles Elementary, Sixth Ward Middle School, South Lafourche High School, Thibodaux High School, and Bayou Community Academy Charter School.

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said the leaders of the recreation district found that it took the administration “longer than expected” to respond to their requests.

He said the ordinance only affects the money raised by the taxes within their districts, not the parishwide recreation tax.

District 1 has about $374,000 remaining in its fund balance for 2019, District 2 has about $90,000, District 8 has $363,000 and District 11 has $93,000.

The control of those dollars had been given to the parish when the council attempted to consolidate all of the recreation districts in the fall of 2016 to provide better control of the finances and personnel.

That consolidation has since fallen apart, though an advisory board remains intact.

“It will be nice for them to have control of their own checkbook,” said Perrillioux, who led the effort to reinstate the seven recreation districts earlier this year.

The ordinance passed with seven votes in favor of the reinstating the fund balances.

Councilman Daniel Lorraine voted against the ordinance, and Councilman Craig Jacuzzo was absent.

Lorraine said he believed more work was needed to “straighten out” the parish’s recreation districts and that the ordinance wasn’t necessary. He said the council should talk to the parish staff member charged with approving the requests to get the

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Disturbing the (Felony). peace-offensive, derisive, annoying words to another (Misd).

Joey Gilliam, 27, Raceland. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Possession of distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of MDMA (Felony). License plate light required.

Possession of cannabinoids/synthetic marijuana (Misd). Sale, distribution, or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited (Misd). Illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS (Felony).

Simone Ingram, 33, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Eric Savoie, 45, Raceland. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

NOVEMBER 12, 2019 LPSO Mark Hebert, 51, Galliano. Criminal trespass.

Rickey Lefort, 62, Cut Off. Possession of methamphetamine; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited.

Raheem Randle, 27, Raceland. Contempt of court.

James Wainwright, 66, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 LPSO John Gautreaux, 56, Lockport. Contempt of court.

NOVEMBER 14, 2019 LPSO Brandy Bourg, 36, Race-

land. Violation of probation/ parole.

Lain McMaster, 21, Cut Off. Molestation of a juvenile under 13 years old.

Paul Remont, 28, Cut Off. Contempt of court (3 cts); possession of fentanyl; possession of methamphetamine.

Golden Meadow Police Timothy Douglas, 41, Golden Meadow. Dialing or using parish emergency phone system prohibited.

NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Lockport Police Corey Breaux, 34, Lockport. Possession of methamphetamine; contempt of court (4 cts); possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

LPSO Carton Gavin, 32, Larose.

Theft.

Eric Gregoire, 32, Lockport. Aggravated arson of inhabited dwelling.

Damien Rodrigue, 31, Raceland. Hit and run driving with no personal injury; simple criminal damage to property.

Glenn Wilson, 28, Lockport. Identity theft (3 cts).

Randy Borne, 40, Golden Meadow. Resisting an officer.

Lisa Tracy, 52, Gheens.

Contempt of court.

NOVEMBER 16, 2019 LPSO Michael Callais, 61, Cut Off. Domestic abuse battery.

Kris Himel, 33, Bayou Blue. Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation.

Carson Malagarie, 38, Cut Off. Theft by shoplifting.

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The council also held its first public hearing on the proposed 2020 budget. No members of the public appeared to discuss the budget and there was little discussion from the council.

The council members also discussed the potential of pulling out of the class-action lawsuit against large pharmaceutical companies that would allow the parish to receive money for the opioid epidemic.

Chairman Armand Autin said council members would have the option to propose a resolution to pull out if they want the board to discuss the matter. He said the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office advised the council to stay in the lawsuit.

district about $48,000 less than if he had remained on sick leave.

The early termination doesn’t include payments to the retirement system or additional contributions to Voiron’s health insurance that were part of his original contract.

“Dr. Voiron agrees that his payment and other consideration contained in the agreement satisfies his rights under his contract with the board and he releases the board from any future liability,” wrote Huddleston.

During last week’s meeting, board members Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis and Al Archer said they were saddened that Voiron won’t return. Fertitta said the board believed this was the best way to allow the district to move forward.

Friday, board member Ray Bernard said the board expected Voiron to eventually return until a few weeks ago.

“We wanted to see him come back to his position,” he said.

The School Board will pay Voiron $220,000 in full on Jan. 3, according to the settlement.

The board unanimously voted to start advertising for the position of superintendent.

In the interim, Jarod Martin, Lafourche director of secondary and middle school education, will continue in his role as acting superintendent.

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.

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“The board had been hopeful that he would return, but Dr. Voiron has advised us that due to health matters and after discussions with his family, it did not appear that he would be returning,” board President Brooke Huddleston said in a letter.

The board unanimously approved the terms of the settlement on Tuesday during a special meeting after meeting in private.

According to Huddleston’s letter, the board estimates that the settlement will cost the

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION October 9, 2019

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 10:30AM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345.

President Harris Cheramie, Jr. called the meeting to order and Treasurer/Acting Secretary Melancon then called roll.

ATTENDED: Harris Cheramie, Jr., Rodney R. Gisclair, Jimmy Lafont, Rodney J. Gisclair, Sr., Curtis Pierce, Larry Griffin, John Melancon, Jr., Mike Callais, and Kris Callais ABSENT: None General Counsel Bryce Autin began with the ceremonial swearing in of Rodney R. Gisclair.

President Cheramie presented to the board to adopt a resolution in memory of Perry Gisclair. Executive Director Chett Chiasson then read the resolution out loud, “Whereas, the Members of the Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission have learned with deep regret and sorrow of the death of Mr. Perry J. Gisclair on September 12, 2019; and Whereas, Perry proudly served the people of the 10th Ward of Lafourche Parish as a councilman for 8 years with the Lafourche Parish Government and a member of the Port Commission since 2007; served as President from February 2013 to January 2019; and in February 2019 began serving as Secretary; and Whereas, through his contributions he always gave back to the community and because of him we will always believe in Santa; and Whereas, it is the desire of the Members of the Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission to express to Perry’s wife, Mrs. Libby, family and friends their deep and sincere sympathies during this time of grief and sorrow. Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission that the Members thereof do express to Mrs. Libby, family and friends their sincere and heartfelt regret and condolences at the death of Perry. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Mrs. Libby and family as a small symbol of love and respect from the Members of the Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission.” Upon motion by Melancon, and a unanimous second, with no public comment, the board unanimously adopted the resolution in memory of Perry J. Gisclair. Chiasson then welcomed the entire Gisclair family to come to the front so he and the board can present the family with the resolution and frame in memory of Perry Gisclair.

President Cheramie then opened the floor for nominations for the election of Board Secretary.

Pierce nominated Charles M. “Mike” Callais for Secretary. With no other nominations, the roll call ballot vote resulted in 9 votes for Mike Callais.

Callais thanked the board for the support and will perform the duties to the best of his ability.

Upon motion by R. Gisclair, Sr. second by R. Gisclair, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the minutes for September 11, 2019 regular meeting and September 25, 2019 special meeting.

Executive Director’s Report Northern Expansion – Engineer Joe Picciola reported Sealevel Construction had a conditional notice to proceed since July 22nd for site prep and purchasing materials for Slip C 400’ East Bulkhead project.

The formal notice to proceed will be issued on October 19th. They plan to mobilize on site next week to start driving steel sheet piles. Engineer Joe Picciola reported bids were opened on September 18th for the Slip C 1100’ East Bulkhead.

Shavers-Whittle Construction was the low bidder in the amount of $6,539,836, recommendation is to approve base bid. Engineer Larry

Picciola reported the Minor Cheramie Sr. Road Paving project is substantially complete as of September 24th. A change order is expected for next meeting a deduct of $112,346.30. Chiasson reported the Coastal Wetlands Park formerly referred to as the old Rappelet’s Hole which has now been filled as part of mitigation. The first phase building a tidal creek with the Port’s excavator.

The next phase is a future parking site. Davie Breaux stated that we are taking spoil from the end of Slip D and placing material along Flotation Canal Road for a future parking lot.

The next phase is installing view finders in the park. Melancon questioned the time frame for moving the material for the future parking site, which Breaux replied they have another 30 days weather permitting.

Airport Projects – Davie Breaux reported the aircraft operations for September were 2,529 operations, 10,763 passengers, and 17,083 vehicles. He reported Byron E. Talbot Contractors mobed on site Monday to begin the Airfield Drainage Improvements. They plan to start on the southernmost end working their way north to improve the drainage. He stated next is the annual resolution and application for the Airport Capital Improvements Program with plans for 2020 – 2025.

Within the 6-year plan, we will be asking for $11.6 million in grant funding. Engineer Joe Picciola reported on the Airport Connector Road and Bridge. This project will be funded by the Federal Government, State Capital Outlay, the Lafourche Parish Government, and the Port Commission to connect LA 3235 to LA 308 Airport Road with a lift span bridge.

Picciola has completed the traffic study data collection and are now working on the analysis and modeling. They are preforming surveys to develop preliminary drawings for permits and right of way plats. They have had a lot of meetings with DOTD the sponsor of the federal government for this project. They are also having a lot of meetings with the various agencies for permitting. The biologist for wetland delineation is scheduled for next week. Also scheduled for next week are the cultural resource study and soil borings in Bayou Lafourche. We do have a tight time frame to have all design and permitting documents done and ready to bid by September 2020.

Chiasson stated we are meeting tomorrow to discuss the upcoming appraisals of the property between LA 3235 and LA 1. Chiasson reported the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Parish was discussed at last night’s Parish meeting but postponed to a special meeting or October 22nd to have more time for them to determine the source of funding. The CEA says the Port Commission and Lafourche Parish Government each put up $4.6 million to match $16.4 million in Federal funds, then with those dollars the Parish will be submitting a State Capital Outlay Program request due on November 1st to get $9.3 million for the project. The total project cost is $35 million with multiple funding sources for safe and better access in our community from LA 3235 to LA 308.

Other Projects - Engineer Joe Picciola reported the South Lafourche Levee District LA 1 ReAlignment and Flood Wall project is substantially complete. The contractor Byron E. Talbot Contractors are finishing up with installing signs and seeding. Last week, the contractor demonstrated the gate closure, and all went well. Engineer John Plaisance reported on the Section 203 Feasibility Study. GIS Engineering has resubmitted final comments a month ago and we are waiting on review by US Corps ASA office. Chiasson stated we anticipate them reviewing by next week to get things moving. There is some action on the District Corps level, which Bryce Autin stated we had to submit some real estate documents to the Corps which they are reviewing to forward to DC. April Danos reported we expect the design of the Belle Pass Tower Upgrades by Oct 31st then will put out for bid.

Update from Restore or Retreat (ROR) – Simone Maloz up-

dated the board on GOMESA Revenue Sharing / Offshore Royalty Revenue Sharing. There are restrictive usages on both federal level and state level. In Louisiana, the revenue sharing all goes to coastal protection, restoration, or infrastructure.

She stated about 10 years ago, Mary Landrieu passed a bill that would give us an increase of our fair share of those revenues and those monies have been coming to the state for the past 2 years. There are at least 3 pieces of federal legislation now that looks to increase that fair share so Congressman Scalise, Graves, and Richmond have a bill as well as Senator Cassidy. We are looking at how much those bills will increase those dollars. We are working with LSU and ULL on a study, but basically it all means more money coming to our community for what we need. We will be traveling to DC in a few weeks to meet with stakeholders, different congressional offices from Texas and Mississippi, and other members to discuss how that increased revenue sharing will impact us for coastal Louisiana. We want to have someone from the Port join us to make the trip successful.

Restore or Retreat is doing the usual project work looking forward to Caminada Back Barrier 1 and 2 coming on line, start of Terrebonne Barrier Island work, and also involved in the Nicholls Coastal Center events.

Melancon question how much funding is there for the upcoming Caminada projects, which Maloz replied those were (CWPPRA) Coastal Wetlands Planning Protection and Restoration projects with $15 million of funding for each, which was a cost savings doing them together by mobilizing once and using a shared settlement source. This was the first time they combined projects, a cost savings and good business move.

Chiasson stated the Terrebonne Barrier Island enhances the West Belle Pass is over $100 million. Maloz replied they called it bundling, bundled 3 projects and used one settlement source. She stated next year will be the 10th anniversary of the oil spill and there will be a lot of talk and it will be nice to show our work we have done so far.

President Cheramie opened the floor for any public comment.

Chiasson recognized candidates in the audience: Mike Fesi candidate for State Senate District 20, Daniel Lorraine candidate for Lafourche Parish Council District 9, Joe Fertitta candidate for Lafourche Parish President, and Reggie Bagala candidate for State Representative District 54.

Sandy Holloway announced her candidacy for BESE District 3 Representative. Craig Jacuzzo announced his candidacy for Lafourche Parish Sheriff.

Committee Reports Executive Committee - The committee met September 25th in Cut Off present were Cheramie, R. Gisclair, and Melancon. They also met October 7th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by Pierce second

by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the request from Elite Auditing to lease 17,576 sq. ft. of property along 18th Street in Port Fourchon site GLF319.

Upon motion by Griffin second

by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously declared the equipment and vessels presented are surplus and no longer needed for public purpose, minimum bids will be applied to each item and it will be advertised for sale.

Construction and Development Committee - The committee met September 25th in Cut Off present were Griffin, K. Callais, Lafont, and Cheramie. They also met October 7th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by R. Gisclair, Sr. second by Lafont, with no public comment, the board unanimously accepts and awards the lowest responsive base bid from ShaversWhittle Construction, LLC in the amount of $6,539,836 for the Slip C 1100’ East Bulkhead, Part 1.

Upon motion by R. Gisclair second by Griffin, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the Substantial Completion Certificate dated September 24,

2019 from Byron E. Talbot Contractor for the Minor Cheramie Sr. Road Paving project.

Upon motion by Pierce second

by Melancon, with no public comment, the board unanimously adopted a resolution approving the Airport Capital Improvements Program Application 2020 – 2025 with the Port’s commitment of $623,333 for 2020.

Finance Committee - The committee met September 25th in Cut Off present were Melancon, R. Gisclair, M. Callais, and Cheramie.

They also met October 7th in Cut Off with all present.

Upon motion by Melancon second by M. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved payment of September 2019 invoices and recognized expenditures over $10,000 which total $1,946,308.40.

Upon motion by Melancon second by R. Gisclair, Sr., with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the 2019 September unaudited financial statements.

Upon motion by Melancon second by K. Callais, with no public comment, the board unanimously approved the out of state travel requests from April Danos to attend the AAPA Emergency Preparedness and Response in Texas November 12th to 13th, and Thad Angelloz to attend the Gulf of Mexico Act Meetings Nov 24th.

President Cheramie opened the floor for any public comment.

Cheramie stated Perry Gisclair will be missed. He did a great job over here. He thanked the family for being here today and thanked his brother Rodney for taking his place. M. Callais stated he has big shoes to fill taking over as Secretary, but he will do his best.

Upon motion by Lafont second

by M. Callais, the board adjourned the meeting at 11:13AM. ATTEST: Harris Cheramie Jr., President Charles M. “Mike” Callais, Secretary 11/20/19

Legal advertisement OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE GREATER LAFOURCHE PORT COMMISSION October 7, 2019

The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission met in special session on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 5:00PM at the Administration Office 16829 East Main Street Cut Off, LA 70345.

President Cheramie called the meeting to order and Treasurer/Acting Secretary Melancon called roll.

ATTENDED: Harris Cheramie, Jr., Rodney R. Gisclair, Jimmy Lafont, Rodney J. Gisclair, Sr., Curtis Pierce, Larry Griffin, John Melancon Jr., Mike Callais, and Kris Callais ABSENT: None President Cheramie opened the floor for any public comment, being none, he presented for the board’s consideration to enter Executive Session to discuss Cyber Risk Security Plan. Upon motion by Griffin to enter executive session, second

by R. Gisclair Sr., a two-thirds roll call vote resulted in 9 yeas by Cheramie, R. Gisclair, Lafont, R. Gisclair, Sr., Pierce, Griffin, Melancon, M. Callais, and K. Callais.

Upon motion by Melancon second by M. Callais, the board adjourned the special meeting at 5:44 PM. ATTEST: Harris J. Cheramie, Jr., President Charles M. “Mike” Callais, Secretary 11/20/19

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MINUTES OF THE GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 11:00 A.M. The Grand Isle Independent Levee District met on Friday, October 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in a regular meeting at the Grand Isle Multiplex Center with the following commissioners: Present: 3 Commissioners – David Camardelle, Kelly Besson, Sr. and Arthur Bellanger Absent: 0 President Camardelle called the meeting to order and then led with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a prayer.

A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on September 26, 2019 as read.

Mr. Chauvin stated that 1.

Landry’s Hole and Cypress has been inspected for the additional pumping stations. 2. The levee inspection will take place soon and the levees needs to be cut. 3. Bayou Thunder Breakwaters will be placed on the ridge and rocks along the bayou. 4.

Working on the bayside breakwaters because the contractor had a miscalculation and now, we will be one breakwater short and will not re-furbish the older breakwaters. Rocks have been ordered and should be here November 1, 2019. Breakwaters will be 4 ½ feet high. This will add to the original breakwaters on the north side of Grand Isle.

President Camardelle thanked Councilman Ricky Templet, Cynthia Shang, Paul Johnston, and other Jefferson Parish Officials for money for the new pumps and stations. This is a joint project between the levee board, town and Jefferson Parish.

Reminder that November 1st is the Capital Outlay deadline. Getting 6.5 million dollars to complete segmented rock breakwater project.

A motion was made by Commissioner Bellanger, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and unanimously agreed to approve the expenses associated with operating the district.

Mr. Chris Hernandez is getting an appraisal for the tractor to put it out for bid. Commissioner Besson is working on getting lights installed on the new tractor.

Working on getting a shed installed on Chighizola property to house levee board equipment.

A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Bellanger, and unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 11:53 a.m.

David Camardelle, President/Director Grand Isle Independent Levee District ATTESTED: Patricia Bellanger, Secretary Grand Isle Independent Levee District 11/20/19

Public notice To All Customers of Vision TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

The Public Service Commission of Louisiana designated Lafourche Telephone Company, L.L.C. the “Eligible Telecommunications Carrier” for its service area for universal service purposes. The goal of universal service is to provide all citizens access to essential telecommunications services.

Lafourche Telephone Company, L.L.C. provides the supported service — voice telephony service — throughout its designated service area with single line rates starting at $16.78 per month for residential customers. This supported service includes: Voice grade access to the public switched network; Minutes of use for local service provided at no additional charge; Access to emergency services provided by local government or other public safety organizations, such as 911 and enhanced 911, to the extent the local government in Lafourche Telephone Company’s service area has implemented 911 or enhanced 911 systems; Vision would be pleased to provide you with specific rates for your area upon request.

Vision also offers qualified customers Lifeline service. Lifeline is a non-transferable, federal benefit that makes monthly telephone or internet service more affordable on one wireless line, one qualified internet broadband subscription, OR one home telephone, but no more than one of those options. Based on the income-related eligibility criteria described below, you may qualify for this program. This means you may receive a monthly credit for your voice telephone service or your qualified broadband service. This Lifeline service also includes toll blocking to qualifying customers without charge.

The current discount provided under the Company’s Lifeline service is $7.25 per month for voice service or $9.25 per month for qualified broadband service for each month that the customer qualifies. To receive this discount, the total household income must be at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines, or an individual, a dependent, or someone in the household must participate in one of the following federal assistance programs: “Medicaid; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income; Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8); or Veteran’s Pension or Survivor’s Pension.”

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