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Sunday, July 5, 2015
New laws effective Wednesday impact drivers, smokers
La issues gay marriage licenses almost everywhere on Tuesday JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is changing the lines labeled “bride” and “groom” on its marriage licenses to “bride/spouse” and “groom/spouse” to accommodate same-sex marriages. But same-sex couples don’t have to choose who is bride or groom. “They could circle whichever one they choose, or mark out” the other, said Holly Vining, president of the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association and clerk of court in Webster Parish. “Either way it would be valid.” Those are record copies, not for display, she noted.
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BP agreed to an $18.7 billion settlement “agreement in principal” Thursday. Louisiana will receive more than $6.8 billion in new support, resulting in almost $10 billion total as a result of the oil spill five years ago.
Gulf states reach $18.7B settlement with BP over oil spill
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VETERANS MEMORIAL DISTRICT, WARD 10 Special Meeting 5:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Wall Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
TOWN GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. Golden Meadow Town Hall LAF. PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Galliano Office TUESDAY, JULY 7
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Louisiana to receive more than $6.8 billion in new support
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP and five Gulf states announced an $18.7 billion settlement Thursday that resolves years of legal fighting over the environmental and economic damage done by the energy giant’s oil spill in 2010. The settlement money will be used to resolve the Clean Water Act penalties; resolve natural resources damage claims; settle economic claims; and resolve economic damage claims of local governments, according to an outline filed in federal court. The settlement involves Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. “If approved by the court, this settlement would be the largest settlement with a single entity in American history; it would help repair the damage done to the Gulf economy, fisheries, wetlands and wildlife; and it would bring lasting benefits to the Gulf region for generations to come,” U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said in a statement. The settlement announcement comes as a federal judge was preparing to rule on how much BP owed in federal Clean Water Act penalties. The judge had already found that 3.19 million barrels of oil — nearly 134 million gallons — spewed into the Gulf. Individual states also were pursuing litigation.
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“Five years ago, the BP explosion and spill took the lives of 11 men and devastated our coast, our communities, and our economy,” said U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) in a statement. “Properly holding BP accountable and making sure that these monies go toward restoring our coast have been top priorities, and moving forward I’ll make sure we put shovels in the ground soon using this money wisely according to the detailed plan I’ve laid out.” Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has reported that Louisiana will receive more than $6.8 billion in new support, resulting in almost $10 billion total. The state will receive this funding over 16 years, through the Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) and accruing interest through the RESTORE Act. New funding will go toward: - $5 billion for natural resource damages - $1 billion for state economic damages - $787 million in Clean Water Act penalties through RESTORE - Coverage for all states assessment costs and total reimbursement fees BP PLC chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg said
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana drivers only have to renew their licenses every six years beginning Wednesday, but they’ll have to pay more when they buy a car or seek a copy of their driving record. Those changes are among the new state laws that took effect July 1, along with a new 50cent-per-pack tax hike on cigarette smokers and scaled-back tax breaks for businesses. Wednesday marked the beginning of a new state budget year, so many of the laws that hit the books impact the state’s finances. CHANGES FOR DRIVERS Previously, drivers had to renew their licenses in Louisiana every four years. But lawmakers agreed last year to change the renewal period to six years, saying it could help lessen wait times at the Office of Motor Vehicles. They gave the motor vehicles agency a year to make the necessary system adjustments. With the change, the fee for a basic license is rising from $28.50 to $42.75 to cover the extra years of renewal. Fees for other licenses also will increase. Meanwhile, car buyers and sellers will pay $50 more for vehicle and salvage titles, boosting the fee to $68.50. And the price tag for getting an official state driving record is rising from $6 to $16. Those fee hikes are estimated to bring in an extra $82 million a year for the state treasury, to help balance the budget. See New Laws Page 3-A
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Parents: make sure children are up-to-date on vaccinations for upcoming school year
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Vaccines are safe, effective and help protect other children from getting sick
Baton Rouge, La.—No need to remind the kids, but the beginning of the new school year is quickly approaching. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) is reminding Louisiana parents and guardians to make sure their children have received all vaccinations required by state law. “The important thing to know is that vaccinations are considered to be one of the most successful and cost-effective public health tools parents can use to help protect their children,” said DHH Immunization Medical Director Dr. Frank Welch. “Vaccine-preventable diseases include measles, influenza, mumps, whooping cough and pneumonia.” Louisiana law requires children who are ages 4 or older and entering kindergarten, pre-kindergarten or Head Start programs have proof
they have received the following vaccinations: - a booster dose of poliovirus vaccine (IPV); - two doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR); - three doses of hepatitis vaccine (HBV); - two doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine (Var); and - a booster dose of diphtheriatetanus-acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP). Children in day care also need to be up-to-date with their age-appropriate immunizations. Children who are 11 or older and are entering the sixth grade must have proof they received all the age-appropriate immunizations listed above, as well as the meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap). See Vaccinations Page 2-A
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An apartment at City Place Townhomes in Lockport was struck by lightening and then caught on fire Tuesday afternoon. Lockport Volunteer Firefighters and first responders were alerted that the apartment owner was not home but a dog was in the apartment so they went in to rescue her. Pictured is Lieutenant Allie Autin with a very thankful Coco.
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Sunday, July 5, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Calendar of Events … News To Use!
Uniform sale to be held this week in Galliano
The Catholic Community Center, 9018 E. Avenue A, Galliano, (directly behind Renovations, next to the SL Bridge), will have a uniform sale on the following days: - Monday, July 6, 2 - 4 p.m. - Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Friday, July 10, 10 a.m. - noon New uniform sale-$2, includes limited sizing in the new sales room. Used uniform sale: 25¢ in the clothing thrift store.
LRD3 to meet Tuesday
The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Lafourche Recreation District #3 will be held at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission building in Galliano on Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Public input sought on Parish Mitigation Plan
The Lafourche Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan is currently being updated in a joint effort by the Lafourche Parish Office of Homeland
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Security and Emergency Preparedness and the LSU Stephenson Disaster Management Institute to identify and prioritize future efforts to reduce risks of damage from natural hazards such as flood and wind events. The draft plan isavailable to the public through Tuesday, July 7. To share opinions about the draft plan, visit lafourchegov.org and click on the top rotator box titled “Hazard Mitigation Plan.”
Skate Park meeting slated for Wednesday
The Town of Golden Meadow will host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 8 from 6 – 8 p.m., to gather opinions on the design of the Golden Meadow skate park. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall, 107 Jervis Drive in Golden Meadow, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Rummage sale to be held July 9-11
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul Conference will hold its annual rummage sale in the school cafeteria on July 9, 10 and 11. Sale times are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 7 a.m. till noon on Sunday. Members are now accepting donations between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dona-
Anger mgmt. classes to begin July 9
The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Fireworks: Anger Management Classes (3 two-hour sessions for ages 18 and over) on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. on the following dates: Session #1, July 9; Session #2, July 16; and Session #3, July 23. Limited space is available. To enroll report to the Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux with $150 enrollment fee (money order only). For more information call 985-446-0643.
tions of concession items and assistance during the sale is greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the sale will be used to continue the work of St. Vincent de Paul to help the needy and suffering in the community.
LPSO pistol class to be held July 11
FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation will be presented by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, 3451 Highway 182, Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms owners and persons looking to learn basic fundamentals about firearm ownership. The actual ending time will vary due to class size. Cost is $50. Advance registration is required. For more information, contact: Lieutenant Lafate Day (985) 532-4327 lafate-day @lpso.net
JP Birthday Bash set for July 11
The 3rd annual JP Birthday Bash at L’Esprit Lounge, 13940 W. Main in Larose will be held on Saturday, July 11 in memory of Jory Pitre. All proceeds benefit Troop C Grant-A-Wish Foundation. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music by “Drunk Punch Ponies”. Half and half raffle, live auction, etc. will be held. For more information or to donate auction items contact Zena Pitre at 985696-7020.
Men in Prayer meeting to be held July 11
An Interdenominational prayer meeting for all men from all churches, or even those without a church, will be held on Saturday, July 11 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Jack’s Exxon in the garage at 14807 W. Main, Cut Off.
Conceal, carry class slated for July 11
A conceal and carry gun class will be held on Saturday, July 11 at the Alstarz Cheerleading Academy, located at 13347 W. Main St., Larose.
VBS slated for July 13-17 in Cut Off
Come discover God’s plan 4U at Community Bible Church, 14757 E. Main, Cut Off on July 13-17 from 9 a.m. till noon, for children Pre-K through 6th grades. Registration is $5; iron on transfers, $3 and music CD, $5. FMI contact Sheila Gros at 985-632-3077.
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Man exonerated last year after 30 years on death row dies
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A 65-year-old Shreveport man on death row for three decades before being exonerated last year has died. An attorney for Glenn Ford told multiple media outlets that Ford died Monday. Ford had been diagnosed with lung cancer. The attorney, William Most, says Ford had been the longest-serving death row inmate in the U.S. at the time of his release on March 10, 2014. Ford was found guilty in 1984 in the 1983 murder of a Shreveport jeweler, but his conviction was vacated after new evidence pointed to a different suspect in the killing. After his release, Ford petitioned the state of Louisiana for compensation but was denied. Ford, who resided in New Orleans after his release and until his death, is survived by several children and grandchildren living in California. ___
Britney Spears tickets used to attract donors for Edwards
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“School vaccination laws have helped eliminate major vaccine-preventable diseases,” said Welch. “Doctors’ offices aren’t as busy now as they will be later in the year, so parents should take their children to get vaccinated soon while the wait time is shorter.” Vaccines have proven safe and effective in preventing illness and death from many infectious diseases. Having kids vaccinated keeps them healthy and in school, protects other children and family members from getting sick, and allows children to lead longer, more productive lives. To have your child vaccinated, contact their primary care doctor. Children who are uninsured, are American Indian or Alaskan native, or who have insurance that does not cover vaccinations are eligible to receive vaccinations at parish health units. In the south Lafourche area, the Parish Health Unit is located at 133 W. 112th St., in Cut Off, 985-632-5567. In Thibodaux, the Health Unit is located at 2535 Veterans Blvd., 985-447-0921.
One of Louisiana’s candidates for governor is trying to draw campaign donors with a Britney Spears ticket giveaway and backing from the superstar’s mom. State Rep. John Bel Edwards, one of four major gubernatorial candidates and the only Democrat, released a fundraising email Wednesday that touted the Lynne Spears endorsement. The Spears family and the Edwards family both live in Tangipahoa Parish. In the email, the Edwards campaign offers people who donate $50 a chance to win a trip to see Britney Spears live in Las Vegas. The winner gets two tickets to the singer’s “Piece of Me” show, backstage passes, airfare and a twonight hotel stay. The fundraising solicitation encourages multiple entries. The winner will be announced Sept. 8. The election is Oct. 24. ___
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Golden Meadow bridge closed indefinitely
Parents of children who have insurance should contact their private provider for vaccination services. Parents can obtain copies of their child’s immunization record from their child’s physician, a parish
health unit or a Federally Qualified Health Center. If parents are not able to submit proof of updated immunizations, their children will need to be re-vaccinated to get an updated immunization record.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Miss USA pageant, left without a TV home following blowback against co-owner Donald Trump over his comments on Mexican immigrants, has been rescued by the Reelz channel. In a statement Thursday, Reelz CEO Stan E. Hubbard said the cable and satellite channel acquired the rights because of a belief that the pageant and the
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The Golden Meadow Bridge (LA 308) crossing Bayou Lafourche in Golden Meadow, will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice due to a mechanical failure in one of the three gearboxes used in lifting and lowering the movable span. The bridge will remain in the “open to marine” position until the repairs are completed.
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women who compete in it “are an integral part of American tradition.” “As one of only a few independent networks, we decided to exercise our own voice and committed ourselves to bringing this pageant to American viewers everywhere,” Hubbard said. While Reelz, which reaches 70 million homes, said it considered the interests of Miss USA contestants, the host city of Baton Rouge, and viewers in making its decision, it made no mention of Trump or the hot water he’s found himself in since he announced his presidential bid in June. Reelz said the Miss USA pageant will be televised July 12, its originally scheduled date on NBC. The pageant will have to scramble after a mass exodus of performers, hosts and judges who cited opposition to Trump’s views as the reason. ___
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“Each clerk also gives the couples what I call a souvenir wedding certificate. ‘The pretty copy,’ some of us refer to it as. That’s the one they actually keep. Those are different from parish to parish. “Ours won’t say bride, groom, Mr. or Miss. It’ll just have the names.” Louisiana, the last holdout state, began issuing licenses to same-sex couples Monday, three days after the historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling that marriage is a fundamental right for all Americans. Just about every parish, from tiny Tensas, with 5,100 rural residents, to East Baton Rouge Parish, pop. 441,900, either had granted at least one samesex marriage license or was ready to do so Tuesday. At least 37 parishes had done so Monday, according to the LGBT-rights group Forum For Equality Louisiana. An Associated Press survey of the rest found only a handful not ready. Most of those said they’d start Wednesday. In LaSalle Parish, Lori Bell in the clerk’s land, mar-
riage and passport department said computer software hadn’t yet been modified to create the new forms, and she couldn’t change them by hand. That’s just what St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court Randy Nunez did for two couples who came in Tuesday morning. “I didn’t want to hold them up, especially because one couple said they wanted to get married today,” Nunez said. “We did a handwritten form. They’re going to come back when the system’s up and we’ll give them a typed copy.” Other clerks said they hadn’t had any same-sex applicants, but either had new forms available or would add “/spouse” by hand to old ones. In Madison Parish, Deb Gilbert said the clerk was out of town on vacation, but told the staff Monday to wait 25 days after the opinion. When told that the clerks’ association — which made that recommendation Friday — had changed its stance and said clerks could issue such licenses whenever they were ready, she said she would check the email.
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Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court Linda Cook said she planned to start Wednesday, because, as a recordkeeper, she felt the start of the month was appropriate for a major change. The new forms also have a number of changes as part of a general update, said St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court Malise Prieto. She said her programmer has been on vacation but hoped to have new forms ready Wednesday afternoon. “I want to be sure all our I’s are dotted and our T’s are crossed ... because we’re one of the few parishes that does have our own form,” she said, noting that the parish had needed special permission to create such a form. While the rest of the state was focused on love and marriage, the Supreme Court decision also allowed same-sex couples to experience a side of marriage that heterosexual couples are already familiar with: Divorce. Attorney Mitchell Hoffman said a client of his filed for divorce almost as soon as he learned about the decision Friday, and it was granted Monday, a couple of hours before the first gay wedding in the state. He said the woman and her ex-partner got married in Massachusetts when that state legalized same-sex marriage. “The relationship didn’t work out; they separated and couldn’t get divorced in Louisiana,” he said. Massachusetts requires one-year residency for divorce, and both women have professional careers in Louisiana, Hoffman said. He said his client and the other woman went to Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Monday and filed a joint motion for trial. “The judge set it that day — that minute — basically on presentation — and heard the evidence and signed the judgment of divorce,” he said. The state Office of Motor Vehicles isn’t currently allowing newly married same-sex spouses to change their last names on driver’s licenses until after the 25-day time limit for the
high court to reconsider its ruling. But Louisiana State Police Col. Mike Edmonson, whose department oversees the motor vehicles agency, said the system currently isn’t even set up to allow the changing of a male’s last name without a manual override, so the system is being reprogrammed. “We should be able to comply with the 25-day period,” Edmonson said. “Anytime we have a ruling, we comply with those. But it’s not something we can do immediately.” ___ Associated Press writer Melinda Deslatte contributed to this report from Baton Rouge.
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the settlement reflected the company’s commitment to restoring the Gulf of Mexico economically and environmentally, and provided the company with closure going forward. The company had argued against a high Clean Water Act penalty, saying its spill-related costs already were expected to exceed $42 billion. It’s also unclear how much BP will end up paying under a 2012 settlement with individuals and businesses claiming spill-related losses.
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HIGHER COSTS FOR SMOKERS Smokers will pay more for a pack of cigarettes, one of several tax changes that lawmakers used to balance the $24.5 billion state budget that pays for agencies and services in the 2015-16 fiscal year starting Wednesday. A 50-cent tax hike is boosting the per-pack tax rate to 86 cents, and a new tax is being levied on electronic cigarettes and vapor products. The tobacco tax hike is estimated to raise more than $106 million a year, dollars that are dedicated to help pay for health care
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services in the state Medicaid program. FEWER SUBSIDIES FOR BUSINESSES Lawmakers lessened a wide array of tax breaks with the start of July, to help drum up revenue for the state budget and avoid steep reductions to public health care and colleges. The state’s payment on film tax credits is capped at $180 million annually for the next three years, and other business subsidies are scaled back by 20 percent, 25 percent and 28 percent across the board through June 2018. Louisiana’s solar tax credit is becoming less generous, and a 1-cent sales tax exemption on business utilities is temporarily suspended. Companies affected by the tax changes are threatening lawsuits, particularly in the film industry, which claims the cap will cause heavy damage to Hollywood South.
Louisiana is expected to spend about $560 million less on tax breaks in the budget year because of the changes. NEW REVIEW FOR CONSULTING CONTRACTS Lawmakers have new approval authority over consulting contracts signed across state agencies, part of an effort to combat wasteful state spending. Most consulting and professional services contracts with a state price tag topping $40,000 a year will be subject to review. If the Legislature’s joint budget committee doesn’t request a review within 30 days from receiving the information, the contract will be deemed approved. If the committee rejects or reworks a contract, savings go to a higher education fund. The authority expires in July 2018 and doesn’t cover certain health care, elections and other contracts.
Southeast Louisiana Elder Law Boot Camp will be held on Thursday, July 16 from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Warren Harang, Jr. Municipal Auditorium, 310 N. Canal Blvd. in Thibodaux. This free educational seminar is presented as a community service and will cover issues affecting sen-
iors, their caregivers, loved ones and professionals: Lunch will be provided. RSVP deadline Friday, July 10. Seating is limited. For reservations call your council on aging. Sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Ochsner St. Anne Hospital.
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House For Rent: 3 br, 1 ba, newly renovated, stove, w/d, central ac/heat, water pd. $700/mth, $700/dep. No pets. Call 985-278-0655. _________________ Trailer For Rent in Cut Off: Spacious 3 br, 2 ba, in nice quiet neighborhood. $850/mth, $850/dep. No smoking inside, no pets, background check. Call 985-4757272 or 985-6377273. _________________ House For Rent: 232 E. 2nd St., Larose. 3 br, 1 ba, recently renovated inside, $900/mth, plus security deposit, no pets, no smoking, appl. included. Responsible, mature individuals need only apply please. Call 985-6323984 or 985-6960825. _________________ Apt. For Rent: Located on W. 7th St., Larose. 1 br, we pay water, total electric, clean, remodeled, no pets allowed. $550/mth. Call Scott at 985-291-1146 or 985-696-4785. _________________ Trailer For Rent: Quiet place/quiet person! No pets, no children, 1 br, 1 ba, furn., $650/mth, $400/dep. Utilities/cable included. Call 985-6913104 for application. Only quiet/clean people apply please. _________________ Cote Blanche Connection Apts. Hwy. 3161, Cut Off. For Rent spacious 2 br, 1 ba, apt., full kitchen, w/d included, pets w e l c o m e d . $1000/mth. See pics at coteblancheapartments.com. Call Bill at 985-325-5626 FMI. _________________
House For Rent: Unfurnished, 2 br, 1 ba, located at 179 McCloud Rd., Lockport. $575/mth plus $1100/dep. Call 985532-2541, ext. 17. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Cut Off. Taking applications, recently renovated w/ceramic tile. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985-696-8268. _________________ House For Rent: Newly remodeled, 3 br, 1 ba, w/stove, w/d, central ac/heat. Water pd. No pets. $800/mth, $800/dep. Call 985-258-1277. _________________ Apt. For Rent: 2br, 1ba, in Cut Off area. Stove, fridge, w/d hookup. $700/mth, $600/dep. Taking appl. No pets. Call 985-632-6845. _________________ For Rent: Partially furnished 1BR with washer / dryer and carport. Single person only, no pets, no smoking. $750/dep. and $750/rent. 985232-1771 or 985-2624715 _________________ Trailer For Rent in Larose on lg. lot, 2 br, 2 ba. $750/mth, $750/dep. Call 985691-1367 and leave voice mail. _________________ Apt. For Rent in Larose, 1 br, on W. 14th St. $600/mth, $600/dep. Call 985991-8119. _________________ House For Rent: Fully furn., 3 br. 2 ba, executive home available for weekly or monthly rentals. Includes linens, kitchen equip., appliances, TV’s and all utilities, including internet & cable. Call 985-2781136 _________________
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Commercial Property
MLS 117912: NEW LISTING 10,731 sqft. building, sits right in business district of Lockport, plenty of parking available, heavy traffic area. $425,000.
MLS 117739: NEW LISTING 3,476 sqft. commercial building, totally renovated in 2013, 80 x 180 lot size, furnished, walk-in ready. Located on Hwy. 308 in Cut Off. $260,000.
Trailer For Rent: 2 br, 2 ba, no pets, Galliano area. $750/mth, $750/dep. Must have references. Call 985278-8974. _________________ Apts. For Rent in Larose: 2 br, 1 ba, $700/mth, $700/security dep., no pets, no smoking (no exceptions). FMI call 985537-3567. _________________ Small House For Rent in Larose. Single occupancy or married couple, furn., utilities pd. $700/mth, $500/dep. Call 985696-0818. _________________
MERCHANDISE
200+ Plastic Pallets For Sale: $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 15 or more. Call 693-7229 FMI. _________________ 55 gallon drums for sale with lid. $20 each. Call 985-2919490 FMI. _________________ 9 foot Lifting A Frame For Sale with 2 ton chain fall, $600; new front & rear bumpers for 2014 Chevy 3500 Dually pick up truck, $300 ea. Call 985-6917267, leave message. _________________ Gravely 60” Cut Zero Turn-Hydraulic deck, water cooled engine, runs good. Call 985677-0826. _________________
BOATS
Fishing Vessel L & M For Sale: 47x16, steel hull. Asking $45,000. FMI call 985-6914008. _________________
AUTOS
1991 Toyota Camry For Sale: 4 cyl., 4 speed. $800. Call 985-860-0586. _________________
HELP WANTED
Coastal Janitorial Services Now Hiring Positions. 5 days a week. Call 632-5791. _________________
Commercial Building For Sale 3,476 sqft. Commercial Building Along Hwy. 308 in Cut Off
MLS 116370: Located on Alex Plaisance Blvd. in Golden Meadow, this property is 16,536 sqft. It was once used to store frozen seafood and as a warehouse and office. All equipment is included. Lot is 190’ x 578’. Great location! $1,250,000.
80 x 180 lot
Furnished, Walk-In Ready
MLS 116383: 21118 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. Located just north of the flood gates. This property was once a church and is now converted into a bunk house that can house 40 people. It’s 4,188 sqft. and sits on a 266’ x 841’ lot. $500,000. MLS 116384: 139 Joe Brown Rd., Lockport. This property sits on 43 acres with warehouse and office space totaling 188,894 sqft. It has 300,000 sqft. of Limestone and 125,000 sqft. of concrete parking. It has 5,900 ft. of chain link fencing and includes a guest house. There is plenty of room for expansion or rental space. $3,200,000.
MLS 116391: 22801 Hwy. 1 in Golden Meadow. This property was the Louisiana Shrimp & Packing Co. This huge building is 36,613 sqft., it has work areas, cooler storage, freezer storage, shipping and receiving docks, fuel service dock, 120 ton ice plant, a 1200 ft. dock along Bayou Lafourche and much more! $3,000,000.
Clerical/Sales Person Needed for an Insurance Agency in the South Lafourche area. Send resume to: Help Wanted, P.O. Box 190, Larose, LA 70373. _________________ Part Time Breakfast Attendant Needed. Apply at Best Western, 17026 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. No phone calls please. _________________ Galliano Inn now hiring part time Desk Clerk. Must be able to work all shifts. Ins. & 401-K benefits after qualification period is reached. Apply at 18628 Hwy 3235 Galliano. _________________ Camp Cleaning in Grand Isle. Dependable workers wanted to clean camps in Grand Isle. Call 985278-8257. _________________ Jani King Commercial Cleaning Services is looking for Dependable Cleaning Specialists. Call 985414-5249. _________________ Taking applications for 100 Ton Captain w/Towing Endorsement for offshore tug. Apply at 17862 W. Main, Ste. A, Galliano. (985) 637-2985. _________________ Peach Tree Bakery Help Wanted, 10 am till 6 pm, Tues. through Friday. No Phone Calls. _________________ EmployUS is looking for a Clerical Person with peachtree exp. for a 2-month job in Cut Off. Send resumes to houma@ employusltd.com _________________ GCSS needs Direct Service Worker in Golden Meadow to assist with individual w/disabilities. Services provided in client’s home Mon.Fri., 8 am to 4 pm. Some weekends & holidays. Requires HS/GED/trade school diploma, valid driver’s license, minimum 18 yrs. of exp. Apply in person at 320 Progressive Blvd., Houma or send resume to HoumaHR @gcssla.org _________________
$260,000
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200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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MLS 112503: This property is located on the east side of Hwy. 3235. 96’ road frontage. $100,000.
MLS 113943: This property is located off Hwy. 308 down Emile Dr. in Lockport. 400 x 104. Restricted. $65,000.
MLS 114010: 170 ft. of Bayouside property located north of Intracoastal in Larose. New bulkhead, electricity, water, plenty of parking. $85,000.
MLS 114683: This metal building on a slab is located at 19291 Hwy. 308 in Golden Meadow. It is currently being used as storage. It has plenty of parking and a 40’ x 25’ covered parking area. It also includes a bayouside with a new dock for loading and unloading boats. It’s an unrestricted zone on an 86’ x 165’ lot and is great for a boat company. $125,000 MLS 108857: Over 3 acres of unrestricted property with a limestone base. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage. Located by new lift bridge in Larose, south of Intracoastal. Prime location with quick access to Hwy. 3235. $1.2 million. Possible lease option available.
200 Hwy. 3161, Suite 1, Cut Off • 325-7107 Panky Christen - Broker / Owner Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
www.thelafourchegazette.com Tower Loan of Cut Off: Positions available – Cashier & Manager Trainees. Call 985-632-7300 for appt. or fax resume to 985-632-7305. _________________
Clerical/Bookkeeping Position: Seeking a conscientious individual with strong organizational and communication skills for FT position. Experience with Quickbooks preferred. Steady work with excel. benefits: Pd Hospitalization, Credit Union, Gas Allowance & Retirement Plan. Send resumes to Breaux Petroleum, 237 N. Barrios St., Lockport, LA 70374 or email to resume@ breauxpetroleum.com _________________
Joe’s Environmental has immediate openings for Class A CDL Drivers. X-Endorsement & Hazmat required. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off. Apply within hours of 9 am till 2 pm & the contact number is 985-6325592. _________________
SERVICES
Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________
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The Daily Comet has openings in Lafourche Parish for newspaper route carriers!!! Routes are a good second income for stay at home moms / dads, retirees or anyone else with a few hours of extra time daily. Reliable transportation and a pleasant attitude for dealing with the public.
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Apply in person at: 17771 Hwy. 3235 Galliano, LA 70354 (985) 632-7575
MLS 112971: Located down E. 90th St. in Galliano this 19 acre piece has 1200 ft. of frontage on E. 90th St. It is unrestricted, currently used as a hay pasture. $195,000.
MLS 113721: Old Rouse’s Shopping Center located at 516 Justin, St. in Lockport. 17,940 sqft. plus cement parking lot and adjoining vacant land included, new roof. $299,000.
Superior Shipyard is looking for an equipment mechanic with experience on heavy machinery. Apply in person at 20987 Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 or send resume to tcreel@superiorshipyard.com. Must be able to maintain and repair miscellaneous yard equipment. Scheduled days cover Monday thru Friday. Weekends and holidays as required. Competitive pay DOE, and benefits. Superior Shipyard offers competitive pay, health and other benefits. _________________
Fax: 985-693-8282
Crosby Tugs, LLC offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
MLS 115650: Located in Larose on the East side of Hwy. 3235, Approximately 1.7 acres with 273 ft. of road frontage, land is cleared with a dirt pad already in place, great location. $80,000.
MLS 108857: This property is located on Hwy. 308 near the new bridge in Larose. It has 3.3 acres and over a 1,000 ft. of road frontage, plenty of room for multiple businesses. This is one of the best locations available.
Joe’s Septic has immediate openings for Class B CDL Driver with excavator & backhoe exp. Health & retirement benefits included. Must pass drug screening. Apply in person at 15344 Hwy. 3235, Cut Off, LA 70345 between 9 am – 2 pm. Any questions call 985-6325592. _________________ Reliable Service, Inc. now taking applications. Must have TWIC card, transportation. Apply within 17958 W. Main, Galliano. No Phone Calls. _________________ Southern Guard Service, Inc. is now accepting applications for Security Guard positions. Apply at 109 W. 12th St., Larose. Call 985-6934316. _________________ Lafourche Arc is looking for energetic, compassionate individuals to work flexible hrs. & days w / individuals w / disabilities who live in the lower Lafourche area. Assistance with transportation, personal hygiene & household tasks is needed. Agency will train. High school diploma, GED or 5 yrs pd related exp. required. Scheduling flexibility required. FMI contact Meka Williams at 985447-6214 ext. 120 or Gina Gaudet at ext. 115. Applications may be completed at Lafourche Arc, 100 W. Main St., Thibodaux. EOE, M/F/V/H. _________________ Jan Serve Cleaning personnel needed in Lafourche Parish. Call to apply at 985-798-5800. Resume preferred but not required. Submit resume to P.O. Box 143 Cut Off, LA 70345 _________________
Office: 985-693-7229
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If you are a group of employees working in the local area and are looking for Cajun hospitality then come see us at Louisiana Leisure Resort 18076 HWY 3235. Sites and Cabins for rent. Ammenities included. 3 miles from Walmart. 15 miles from Fourchon. We offer Company Packages for all the hard workers out there. Please call Crystal or Gina for more info.
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE
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Swimming Lessons: Teacher certified in lifesaving, swimming & CPR. Yrs. of exp. dealing with children of all levels of swimming, including beginners. Children must be potty trained. Heated pool. Summer session-lessons taught morning or afternoon during June & July. Classes for adult ladies are also offered. FMI call Mona at 985-693-7040. _________________ Need A Plumber? Make sure they have a Louisiana State Plumbing License & company insurance. It is illegal & dangerous for anyone to perform plumbing work on your property who does not hold a current license. Many in our community have fell victim to so-called “plumbers” who are unlicensed and/or uninsured. Visit SPBLA.com for an update roster of licensed plumbers. _________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, plumbing & electric wiring. Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. _________________
LaBove Plumbing LMP 7038 Gas • Water • Sewer 16844 West Main St. Cut Off, LA 70345 State Licensed & Insured We accept credit & debit cards.
985-991-1881
Trey LaBove, owner. _________________
Tim Harris Flooring Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic, custom showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985677-2526. _________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, drive ways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Leonard Evans at 985-6772959. _________________ Curry’s Tree Service Tree cutting & trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-6376279. _________________ Doug’s Pressure Washing & Painting Insured Commercial & Residential. Douglas A Plaisance, Owner / Operator. 985-637-8633 _________________
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Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________
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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 985696-5174. _________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-6917570. _________________ Concrete Work Forming, pouring & finishing – houses, buildings, driveways, patios, walkways, etc. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr at 985-209-5552. _________________
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$1000 REWARD for information on person or persons who stole these items on my property: Honda Foreman 4-wheeler, black racks & green alum., 450 manual shift, Kenda Execution 25x19x15 tires on it; Generator-gas tank on top-black; Pressure washerblack in color; Weedeater-red & black. Contact the Sheriff’s Office at 985-798-2255 or Raymond at 985-2584829. _________________
MEMORIALS
In Memory Of TROY DAVID GRIGSBY
06/27/73 07/07/96 Those who we love remain with us for love itself lives on and cherished memories never fade because a loved one is gone. Your memory lives in my heart. ____________
OBITUARIES
Subcontractor employee steals truck from Galliano work site Sunday, July 5, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
A man has been arrested for stealing a truck from an oilfield contractor’s Galliano site. Damon Johnson, 38, originally of Warwick, Rhode Island, admitted to taking the truck from a work site last month. Lafourche Parish detectives opened an investigation on June 24 after an employee of an oilfield contracting business reported a welding truck had been stolen from their Galliano site. Through investigation, detectives learned the truck had a GPS system and discovered the truck had been taken from the work site on June 11. They also learned the truck had been to a location in Morgan City before it was abandoned in a wooded area just off U.S. Highway 90 near its intersection with LA Highway 662. The vehicle was located, but the welding equipment and other items inside the vehicle were missing. Detectives then began working with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate the Morgan City location to which the truck was shown to have traveled. They discovered the welding equipment and other items located behind a residence at the location, and that a man named Damon Johnson had dropped off the equipment at the site. Detectives learned Johnson was an employee for a subcontractor of the business which owned the vehicle, but did not have
Arrest reports
MICHAEL DARDAR Michael A. “Bodo” Dardar, 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Monday June 29, 2015. Visitation was held at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow on Thursday, July 2, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. with burial in Serigny Cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Ebreaux “Tip” Dardar, Jr., Louis “Lloyd” Dardar; sisters, Juliet Gaspard, Lydia Serigny. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebreaux “Uncle Joe”, Sr. and Lydia Dardar; brothers, James Dardar, Stanburg Dardar. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. _____________________________
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty. JUNE 29, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Harold Perkins, 36, Houma. Contempt of court, fugitive from justice. Jared Thibodeaux, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Rusty Istre, 30, Larose. Contempt of court. Joseph Ross, 45, Gray. Contempt of court (3 cts). Carlie Gober, 52, Houma. Contempt of court (2 cts). Terry Martin, 45, Raceland. Violation of probation. Jared Thibodaux, 26, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Ronald Meaux, 54, Abbeville. DWI 2nd offense, Thibodaux Police Department Lee Larriviere, 51, Houma. Theft of goods (felony), enter/remain after being forbidden-immovable structure. Clifford Williams, 35, Thibodaux. Fugitive from justice. Morgan King, 39, Grafton WV. Theft of a motor vehicle (felony). Jared Nevis, 21, Thibodaux. Violation of probation. Bryon Leon, 41, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders. JUNE 30, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office James Michael Haydel, 29, Raceland. Domestic abuse battery-pregnant victim (felony), false imprisonment, resisting an officer, violation of protective orders. Shannon Thomas, 19, Thibodaux. Simple burglary-motor vehicle. Landon Johnson, 18, Thibodaux. Simple burglary-motor vehicle. Cody Cortez, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court. Carlton Ingram, 32, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 cts), fugitive of Terrebonne Parish. Harold Perkins, 36, Houma. Fugitive of Terrebonne Parish, contempt of court. India Bowens, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts). Robert Bourgeois, 47, Cut Off. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling (felony). Thibodaux Police Department Quincey Darnell Honson, Jr., 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (2 cts).
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permission to use the vehicle in any way. Detectives then obtained a warrant for Johnson’s arrest. Johnson was arrested by Jefferson Parish SherDamon Johnson iff’s deputies after he was discovered at a job site in Lafitte, and he was eventually transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. On Tuesday, June 30, detectives met with Johnson, and during questioning, Johnson admitted to his involvement in the crime. He was booked theft of a motor vehicle, and he also had an outstanding warrant for contempt of court. He is being held in lieu of $55,000 bond as set by Judge Christopher J. Boudreaux. Johnson has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1996 in Louisiana, including 16 arrests for charges involving theft, burglary, possession of stolen property, and indecent behavior with juveniles. Detectives say their investigation into this case is continuing.
Clifford Tardieff, 67, Thibodaux. Possession of marijuana, 2nd offense (felony). JULY 1, 2015 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Damon Johnson, 38, Warwick, RI. Contempt of court. Louisiana State Police Mervin Duque, 43, Kenner. DWI 1st offense, no seatbelt.
Surfin’ the is comprised of cute, funny and at times heartwarming stories and photos that are found circulating the internet. Oftentimes there are no known authors of the material. The Lafourche Gazette does not take credit for the writings in this column. We’re publishing it to simply put a smile on our readers’ faces.
Jumping to Conclusions
A wife comes home late one night, arriving early from being out of town, and quietly opens the door to her bedroom. From under the blanket she sees four legs instead of two. She reaches for a baseball bat and starts hitting the blanket as hard as she can. Once she’s done, she goes to the kitchen to have a drink. As she enters, she sees her husband there, reading a magazine. “Hi, Darling”, he says, “Your parents have come to visit us, so I let them stay in our bedroom.”
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Sunday, July 5, 2015 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Life is a mystery, God is a mystery: marvel at both
The following modern parable a reader sent me speaks about the continuity of human life. In a mother’s womb were two babies. The first baby asked the other, “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The second baby replied, “Why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense,” said the first. “There is no life after delivery. What would that life be?” “I don’t know, but there will be more light than here. Maybe we will walk with our legs and eat from our mouths.” The doubting baby laughed. “This is absurd! Walking is impossible, and eating with our mouths? Ridiculous. The umbilical cord supplies nutrition. Life after delivery is to be excluded. The umbilical cord is too short.” The second baby held his ground. “I think there is something and maybe it is different from it is here.” The first baby replied, “No one has ever come back from there. Delivery is the end of life, and in the afterdelivery it is nothing but darkness and anxiety and it takes us nowhere.” “Well, I don’t know,” said the twin, “but certainly we will see mother and she will take care of us.” “Mother?” The first baby guffawed. “You believe in mother? Where is she now?” The second baby calmly and patiently tried to explain. “She is all around us. It is in her that we live and move and have our being. Without her there would not be this world.” “Ha. I don’t see her, so it’s only logical that she doesn’t exist.” To which the other replied, “Sometimes when you are silent, you can hear her, and you can sense her presence. I believe there is a reality after delivery and we are here to prepare ourselves for that reality when it comes.” The following is a reflection on the reality of who God really is. Our natural tendency wants to make God into whom we want or need God to be. If God is mystery, then God is always on some level the unfamiliar, beyond our comfort zone, beyond what we can explain or understand. In the fourth century, St. Augustine said, “If you comprehend it, it is not God.” Would you respect a God you could comprehend? Yet very often that is what we want – a God who reflects our culture, our biases, our economic, our political and military systems. The First Commandment says that we are not to make any images of God
or worship them. We may think this deals only with handcrafted likenesses of God. The Commandment refers mainly to images of God that we hold in our heads. God created human beings in God’s own image, and we try to create God in our image. In America, God looks like a white AngloSaxon male, although it states in Genesis 1:27 that: “God created humankind in God’s own image; male and female God created them.” That clearly states that God cannot be only masculine. We find it very difficult to let God be God. The Almighty is greater than our culture, our immediate needs, and our projections. We have created a God
who fits into our small systems. We have created a God who likes to wage war just as much as we do, and a domineering God because we like to dominate. We have almost completely forgotten and ignored what Jesus revealed
about the nature of our loving Deity. If Jesus is the “image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15) then God is nothing like we expected. Jesus is not a dictator or a patriarch, but the very opposite, one whom John the Baptist calls “a lamb of God” (John 1:29).
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Charis Church
314 East 74th St. - Cut Off
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603
Freedom Worship Center
17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Mid-Week Service - 6:30 p.m. Pastor Roger Hunt
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. Dr. Bobby N. Duck - Pastor www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com
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CATHOLIC
Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor
Our Lady of the Isle Grand Isle
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Taile, Pastor
Our Lady of the Rosary
12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.net
Sacred Heart Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Grand Isle 15300 West Main - Cut Off 129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Small Groups: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Kids Elevate: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss www.fbcgrandisle.com
First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m., Central Std. Time Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Daylight Savings Tm Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Rev. Wilfredo “Freddie” Decal, Pastor
Holy Savior Church
612 Main Street - Lockport
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Greater New Fountain Baptist Church 1859 Fontinelle - Lockport
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Reverend K.W. Jackson, Pastor
South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119 Shane Terrebonne, Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Rod King, Pastor - 532-2936, Res.
Crosspoint Church
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge)
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Thursday Kids & Adults: 6:00 p.m. Thursday Youth Worship: 7:00 p.m. Pastor John Boss and Pastor Noah Blackburn www.crosspointgalliano.com (985-772-7400)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
Valentine Baptist Church 9334 Hwy. 308 - Valentine
Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study: 10:00 a.m. Bro. John Mooring
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
New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland
Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor
Victory Life Church
333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland
St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m.
FULL GOSPEL
Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor Personas de habla hispana Bienvenidos
Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 - Mathews
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Open Door Revival Center
16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera
INTER-DENOMINATIONAL
Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off
Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pasor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com
Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano
Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.
Bethany Community Fellowship 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 When Scheduled Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Community Fellowship
901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992
Golden Meadow • Cut Off • Larose • Mathews Member FDIC • All Full Service Bank • Equal Housing Lender
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632-7575
1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport
Services: Sun. 9:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561
Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual
13298 East Main - Larose
Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
St. Hilary of Poitiers
First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Kevin Celestin
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
Golden Meadow United Methodist Church
333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland
Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m. Rev. Benny Rebosura www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com
5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport
13581 East Main - Larose
St. Anthony Church
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor
Christian Fellowship Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. Dean Danos, V.F. www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com
13841 East Main - Larose
If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.
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UNITED METHODIST
18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
Memorial United Methodist
201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews
Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org
United Methodist Church of Grand Isle Oak Street - Grand Isle Sunday Service 8:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor
PENTECOSTAL
New Beginning Pentecostal
Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 13086 Hwy. 3235 • Larose • 693-7188
Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. Caring You Can Count On! Four locations to better serve the Bayou Region! 3838 Hwy. 1, Raceland • 537-5261 600 Church St., Lockport • 532-2317 Hwy. 1, Galliano • 632-6112 211 Westside Blvd., Houma • 876-5442
13051 East Main Street - Larose Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon
First United Pentecostal
Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 985-787-3453
Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano
LA Carriers • 632-5858 16849 East Main Street • Cut Off, LA 70345
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
Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes
The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche
18219 West Main St., Suite 10 Galliano
Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com
LUTHERAN
Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma
(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m. 879-1865 - FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865 or Joelle Gerken (from Larose) at 693-3222.
MORMON
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.
Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org
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SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia 504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Sabado - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Pastor R. Prieto Phone: (504) 505-2642 or (985) 693-6946
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