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Sunday, May 14, 2017 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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COYC pool releases summer schedule
Water aerobics and lap swimming will begin at the Cut Off Youth Center Pool on Monday, May 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In June, morning sessions will be added to the schedule from 7 to 8 am. Cost is $3 per day or $30 per month.
French discussion group to meet Tues.
The South Lafourche Public Library will host a meeting every third Tuesday on the month from 3 to 5 p.m., focusing on “La Table Francaise”, a two-hour meeting held in French, dedicated to the preservation of the Cajun culture. This month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16.
SLES to host retiree social May 18
South Larose Elementary School invites retired teachers and staff from Larose Elementary Schools to a social slated for Thursday, May 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Please call the school at 985-693-7597 to RSVP.
The Veterans Affairs Office at the Lafourche Parish Government Complex in Mathews, (4876 Hwy. 1), is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch. They also have an office open in Thibodaux, (303 W. 3rd St.), on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch 12-1.
Skin cancer screenings set for May 19
Kyle Coleman, MD at Acadia Dermatology will hold a free skin cancer screening on Friday, May 19 from noon to 6 p.m. at 404 North Acadia Road in Thibodaux. Appointments are not necessary. For questions about the event, please call 985-4473889.
The Lockport KC, 719 Seventh St., Lockport, will host a hamburger steak dinner and Elvis impersonator on Saturday, May 20 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m., meal served at 6:30 p.m.
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Basketball camp set for May 27, 28
A basketball camp will be held on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 at the Cut Off Youth Center in order to raise funds for Traya Bruce’s once in a lifetime opportunity to represent her hometown in Australia. Cost per child is $25 and registration is ongoing now. For more information contact Celaya Bruce at 985-696-4341.
French mass to be celebrated May 28
A French mass will be celebrated on Sunday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. The entire mass will GM church to host be in French except the homily. A choir made up of BBQ event May 20 different parishes will also The Golden Meadow sing entirely in French. Methodist church will host The event will also celeits 4th annual BBQ Event brate the ordination of Fr. on Saturday, May 20 from Joseph and Dean Jeff and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Joan of Arc and all Golden Meadow Park PavilFrench people. Fr. Roc ion located off Naquin will be the main celHwy 3225/Alex Plaisance ebrant. Blvd down JV Alario Road. Tickets are $7 for Dine in or carry out plates, which include smoke sausage, hot Women in Recover to dog, pork grillades, pork-nmeet each Saturday beans, coleslaw, and bread. Drinks and delicious homeThe Women in Recovery made desserts will be sold. group will meet every SaturCome and enjoy good day from 10 to 11 a.m. at family fun and activities for 18210 West Main Street in children. Tickets sold day of Galliano. the event or in advance by calling Anna 985 6962634 or Linda 985 6914838. Registration open for
Elvis impersonator, dinner set for May 20
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and Elvis impersonator show starts at 7 p.m. For tickets, please call Holy Savior Church at 985532-3533 or Holy Savior School at 985-532-2536. Limited seating is available
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SL basketball camp
The 27th annual Tarpon Basketball Camp for boys and girls will be held in several sessions at South Lafourche High School. Session I will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 29 to June1 for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. The final three sessions are for all Biddy Basketball aged boys and girls. The camp times are 1 to 4 p.m. for Session II (June 5 to 8), Session III (June 12 to 15) and Session IV (June 19 to 22). The cost of the camp is $45 for session I and $75 for Session II, III and IV. Each camper will receive a camp basketball, a camp tshirt and a camp sports bottle. Camp brochures can be picked up at South Lafourche High School. For information, call South L a f o u r c h e boys basketball coaches Brian Callais at 985- 6911809 or Damien St. Pierre at 985-637-1513.
House panel quashes bill to allow permit-less conceal carry
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers have once again struck down a proposal to allow Louisiana residents to carry a concealed gun without a permit. A House panel voted 85 Wednesday against Rep. Barry Ivey’s “constitutional carry” measure. State law allows people to openly carry a gun without a permit. In order to conceal a handgun, though, residents must be trained, undergo a background check and have their fingerprints taken. Supporters of Ivey’s bill said the permit requirements, which include fees, are costly and prevent lawabiding citizens from exercising their Second Amendment right. Opponents said the permitting process keeps concealed guns in the hands of responsible people. This was the third attempt from Ivey, a Baton Rouge Republican, to have Louisiana join a dozen other states that don’t require permits. House Bill 68: www.legis.la.gov ________________
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Officials: New Orleans Jazz Fest attracts 425,000
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Officials with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival estimate attendance at this
GMMS Quiz Bowl The Golden Meadow Middle Quiz Bowl team has won the South Louisianan Quiz Bowl tournament two consecutive years. This has qualified the team to participate in the National Academic Championship in New Orleans. The quiz bowl team and sponsor would like to thank all of the generous donors for making their travel possible.
Dec. 16 Noon kickoff set for New Orleans Bowl
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The 2017 New Orleans Bowl has set a Dec. 16 noon kickoff for the post-season bowl game that hosts teams from the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA. The game will be televised on ESPN and broadcast on ESPN Radio. The bowl, sponsored by R+L Carriers, is in its 17th year. Executive Director Bill Ferrante tells KATC-TV that the bowl and its affiliated events have an economic impact in the Greater New Orleans region of more than $20 million annually. General admission tick-
The Lafourche Volunteers for Family & Community (VFC) donated $25 to the South Lafourche Public Library in Cut Off on April 13 in celebration of National Library Week. Pictured, left to right, are Louise Adams, VFC Literacy Chairperson; Chris LeBouef, Lafourche VFC President; library staff member Lucas Gilbert; and Patsy Champagne, VFC treasurer. The money will go towards the library’s children’s programming.
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year’s event drew 425,000 people. The festival at the Fair Grounds horse track took place over seven days — April 28 through April 30, and May 4 through May 7. Major musical acts this year included Stevie Wonder, Harry Connick Jr. and John Batiste. The festival also featured a major celebration of Cuban music and culture. Next year’s festival, which will be the 49th, opens April 27.
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