Sunday, October 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Local officials uncertain how coastal settlement may work out

Detectives continue investigation into apparent murder-suicide

A Larose couple was found dead on Tuesday after a double shooting Nicholas Verdin believed to be a murder -suicide. Nicholas Verdin, 35, and Tiffany N a q u i n Verdin, 41, Tiffany Verdin were pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives believe Nicholas Verdin shot Tiffany Verdin before taking his own life. The incident was reported just before noon on Tuesday, October 1, after a teenager living at See Detectives Page 3-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, OCT. 7 TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. 107 Jervis Dr. - GM

PORT COMMISSION Committee Meetings 6:00 p.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano TUESDAY, OCT. 8

LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m. 6542 W. Main - Cut Off WED., OCT. 9

HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 12:30 p.m. St. Anne Hospital Board Room

AMERICAN LEGION POST #315 7:00 p.m. 210 Legion Ave.- Galliano PORT COMMISSION Board Meetings 10:30 a.m. 16829 E. Main - Galliano

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Arrests........................9-A Calendar of Events....2-A

Classifieds.................8-A Horoscopes................9-A

Lottery........................2-A

Obituaries...................8-A

Worship Directory.......4-A

VOLUME 31 NUMBER 6

By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer

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Dad Dilan LeBoeuf and daughter Adlee enjoy the rides at the Cut Off Youth Center Hurricane Festival last weekend. Enjoy more festival fun at the 6th Annual “La Fete des Vieux Temps” this weekend on the grounds of the Lafourche Parish Tourist Center in Raceland at the junction of LA 1 and Highway 90. The Festival spotlights and centers on preserving the culture of the community and will also feature great Cajun food, live music, pay-one-price rides, several booths of handmade crafts, kettle corn, a cane syrup mill, and auctions. Visit the Festival’s facebook page for events and times.

Louisiana hopes to fight coast erosion by mimicking nature By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press

IRONTON, La. (AP) — Back when the Mississippi River flowed wild, its ever-shifting waters acted as a continent-sized earth mover, picking up sand and dirt from the North, depositing it in the Delta region and eventually creating the land that is now south Louisiana. Thousands of years later, the mighty river is held in check with man-made levees and flood-control systems. But Louisiana officials are making plans to tap into the Mississippi’s ancient power to build new land as a way to reverse coastal erosion and ease the threat of rising seas. Engineers hope to remake some

eroded marshes by cutting into the levees and siphoning off sediment-rich water that can be channeled into coastal basins. When the sediment settles out of the water, it will slowly accrue into soil. “The fundamental problem in coastal Louisiana is that lack of sediment, and so we’re trying to mimic the way Mother Nature would have delivered that sediment to our coast in the past,” said Bren Haase, who leads the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. Some skeptics question whether the idea poses its own environmental risks. But if it works, the project will restore a crucial buffer against storm surges and offer new habitat for migratory birds and fish that rely on wetlands. Saltwater is eating away at the coast, accelerated by a network of canals cut for oil and gas development, navigation and logging. The state estimates that it has lost just over 2,000 square miles of land - a tract about the size of Delaware - since 1932. If nothing is done, as much as 4,200 square miles could vanish over the next 50 years depending on sea level. Using the river to rebuild the coast has been discussed for decades, but it was not Seesettlement River Page 10-A until money

Despite their strong opposition to lawsuits against oil and gas companies for coastal damage, Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes could be in line to receive money from the first settlement. The TimesPicayune/Nola.com broke the news late last week that Freeport-McMoRan has agreed to settle a lawsuit and pay $100 million to avoid legal battles. A dozen coastal parishes are expected to divide the money, if the agreement goes through. The exact settlement hasn’t been publicly released, but the company is expected to pay $23.5 million in cash and $76.5 million through selling environmental credits. Of the total, $15 million of the cash settlement would be paid upfront, followed $4.25 million in 2023 and 2024. The money would go into a dedicated account for coastal restoration that has to be set up by the state Legislature. See Officials Page 3-A

The first proposed settlement from ongoing coastal lawsuits was announced last week, but Lafourche and Terrebonne officials are uncertain how it could affect the area. Any settlement money with oil companies is dedicated to efforts like restoring eroded wetlands.

Restaurants cited for violating Louisiana seafood label law

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — More than 150 Louisiana restaurants have been cited for not disclosing to customers they were selling imported rather than domestic seafood. The citations from the Louisiana Department of Health stem from a new law requiring food establishments to post information about imported crawfish or shrimp on menus. If they don’t use menus, they have to post signs at their main entrances. See Restaurants Page 10-A

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Sunday, October 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Ladies of LaSalette announce craft show

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SL Quarterback Club to meet

The South Lafourche Quarterback Club will meet on Monday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Lafourche High School Cafeteria. Please come out and join the discussion of Tarpon Football. A meal will be provided. _________________

Open Door Revival to sell seafood fondue

Open Door Revival Center will be serving its popular seafood fondue, tossed salad, corn and a dessert on October 11 for an $8 donation. For more information or to place orders before Friday, call 6377991 or by 10 a.m. Friday phone 985-325-2456. Open Door Revival is located next to the old Pizza Hut.

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The Ladies of LaSalette will conduct its annual craft show on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the LaSalette Center in Golden Meadow. The center is located on Highway 1 next to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. A chicken gumbo dinner will be served at 11 a.m.. Hot dogs and chili, desserts, soft drinks, beignets and coffee will also be available throughout the day. For more information, please contact Emma at 985-677-1420 or Rayven 985-6771419. __________________

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court list October events

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, October 9th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Spiritual Life Center behind Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. On Thursday, October 17, at 2:00 p.m., CDA will have bouillee and cake at the South Lafourche Nursing Home. On Sunday October 20th at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Catholic Daughters are asked to participate on this special day. CDA members should be at church for procession line up by 8:30 a.m. Officers bring your robes. Ladies 18 years and older are invited and encouraged to join CDA court. Call Betty Melancon at 632-3270 FMI.

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Cut Off Fishing Club announces annual tournament

Cut off Fishing Club hosting their annual Fall Fishing Tournament on Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2 at Roland’s Tin Shed in Cut Off. Tournament will begin on Friday morning at end at 5 p.m. on Saturday with weigh scales open each day from 3 to 5 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per person. Ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday with a meal consisting on white beans and rice, fried fish and bread. For more information contact Roy Dubois at 985-693-7184 or 985-258-5110. Tickets available at Glen’s Barber Shop and Roland’s Tin Shed in Cut Off. __________________

Center for La. Boat Building hosting plate lunch fundraiser

The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building will be having a plate lunch on October 20 at 202 Main Street, Lockport. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include jambalaya, white beans, salad, bread and root beer cake cooked by Bob Faulk and Earl Hebert for a $10 donation. Contact Ernie Savoie at 985-691-1877 or louisianaboatbuilding@gmail.com for more information or to order. __________________

The Lafourche Council on Aging will host a Medicare Seminar on October 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The seminar will focus on the upcoming changes for 2020, along with information on the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) and Low Income Subsidy (LIS). Please call Chantell at 985-537-0457 to RSVP as there is limited seating.

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Letters and Opinions

Israelite Baptist Church gives special thanks

The Israelite Baptist Church wants to thank all of our family, friends and supporters for their prayers, love and donations. This love was shown during the recent fundraising event. The community helped us raise $1,544, after expenses. Many thanks to those who purchased tickets for The Percy Davis Fried Chicken Lunch. We highly appreciate your support. We are also willing to help others. If you think Israelite Baptist Church can volunteer their services to help you, please call. Albertha Campbell Larose _________________

October is Health Lung Month...love your lungs, quit smoking

Healthy Lung Month (October) is a month set aside for lung health awareness and is recognized by the American Lung Association and several health advocacy organizations across the US, including the Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust. The observance was designed to help educate the public about the importance of protecting their lungs against general neglect, bronchitis, mold, air pollution, and smoking. The Smoking Cessation Trust is adding its support to these groups by encouraging Louisiana smokers (currently 23.1%) to take this opportunity to “love your lungs” by

quitting—not switching—and encouraging friends and family members to quit cigarettes, as well. We are all aware that lung disease affects an astounding number of Americans. More than 35 million of us live with a chronic lung disease like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis—and smoking and secondhand smoke are leading contributors. Even our children are not exempt from this deadly disease. Studies show that children and teens who are exposed to secondhand smoke in the home are affected by the same health problems that affect adults. Secondhand smoke may even cause problems for children later in life including, poor lung development, lung cancer, heart disease and cataracts. And with the current epidemic of e-cigarettes and teen vaping, rates

of lung disease will undoubtedly, and sadly, continue to rise. Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including more than 41,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure. According to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, smoking accounts for 6,500 deaths in our state every year. Our 23.1% adult smoking rate contributes significantly to our state’s continually, dismal health status, which costs the state $1.89 billion dollars annually in healthcare expenditures and $2.49 billion in lost productivity. So, during this Healthy Lung Month, the Smoking Cessation Trust strongly encourages you to take care of your lungs, so your lungs can take care of you. Mike Rogers, CEO Smoking Cessation Trust Management Services, Inc. New Orleans, LA

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#112 Vote WILL LASSEIGNE

To the residents of the 9th district, My name is Will Lasseigne and I am asking for your vote for councilman of District 9. Our district is rapidly declining as is our population. Our bridges are rusting and crumbling and in constant need of repairs, blighted houses, continuing drainage problems, drug problem is growing resulting in more crime than ever before and jobs are hard to come by. Golden Meadow was granted money to repair their sea wall 5 years ago and still hasn’t seen a dime due to inability of our current councilman to get the votes to release funds. I will get the $100,000 to Golden Meadow in very short order. We also have $100,000 locked in the recreation fund and I will access it. We can’t even get the grass cut for the safety of our community. It only takes one call. The 4 million in paved roads our current councilman is currently boasting about, the majority of it went to Districts 7 & 8 and it came from the .5% road sales tax that we pay. Your current councilman of District 9 directly directed drainage District 1 and spent your tax dollars to fund a drainage project on private property outside of District 9. Your current councilman was a proponent of the solid waste tax and voted to increase taxes above and beyond the legal threshold pushing potential taxes over the 10% for Lafourche parish. As Our 10th ward generates 2/3 of the taxes for Lafourche Parish yet our district continues to decline. We have been blessed with some of the best schools, educators, medical professionals and a sense of community unlike any where else. Unfortunately, our kids and grandkids get educated in our great schools and leave for better opportunity. I vow to change this. I will build a coalition and put an end to complacency, arrogance and political grandstanding. I will work with the parish president to bring back sustainable funding to this district to assure our district as we have seen very little funding other than general maintenance in the last 4 years. Even the $90,000 over the budget skate park was funded during the Randolph administration. I will get Golden Meadow it’s $100,000 owed money. I will get the long needed airport corridor funded and built. I will change the direction we are heading in. We will not be on the low end of the 1-9 or 2-8 vote anymore if I am elected.

Let’s make the 9th District Great Again! Let’s start a revolution

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Terrebonne and Lafourche have opted not to join the coastal lawsuits, arguing that suing oil and gas companies could have a negative impact on the community’s main employer. The two parish councils passed resolutions in 2015 and 2016 stating they would not join the state’s lawsuits. Parish Presidents Gordy Dove and Jimmy Cantrelle publicly denounced the suits in letters to Gov. John Bel Edwards. Despite their opposition, this settlement agreement opens the parishes up to receive part of the payout, although it’s not yet clear how much. All 12 parishes involved and the state must agree to the deal and on how to divide the money. There’s still some question over who in parish or state government will approve the agreement on behalf of the parishes.

“We all have to agree with it. I don’t think Vermilion should get hardly anything; they don’t hardly have any problems, not like Terrebonne, Lafourche, Plaquemines and Jefferson,� Dove said. Of the 12, the parishes are split into two groups: those that joined the lawsuits filed against the companies and those that didn’t but have prepared a damage model so they could receive a portion of the settlement money. Those that have filed suits are St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. John, Vermilion and Cameron. Those that have prepared damage models are Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary, St. Martin and Iberia. Because Terrebonne and Lafourche didn’t file lawsuits, they weren’t involved in negotiating the settlement. Dove said he doesn’t expect the deal to go through, calling it a political “stunt� and “joke� pulled just weeks

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before the state’s primary election. Dove himself is running for re-election to a second four-year term. “There will be more economic loss than the pennies that you’re getting for what they’re trying to propose here,â€? he said. Meanwhile, Terrebonne Parish government and the District Attorney’s Office are in a legal battle over District Attorney Joe Waitz’s appointment to create a damage model for the parish. In April, the parish filed a lawsuit against Waitz and the state over the appointment. That case is expected to go to court in the next few months. That appointment however, is what’s giving Terrebonne a seat at the negotiating table for these settlement talks. “The whole reason Joe got us involved was so Terrebonne would have a seat at the table,â€? said Berwick Duval, an attorney with Duval, Funderburk, Sundberry, Richard and Watkins hired to conduct a damage assessment for the parish. Lafourche Parish is more uncertain how it will be affected by the settlement. “If it’s $1, Lafourche benefits,â€? Cantrelle said Monday, but noted he hasn’t heard much about the deal. Like Dove, Cantrelle said, “I was never really convinced that the oil companies were the only ones that caused the problems.â€? The Block Law Firm in Thibodaux was contracted in 2016 to help Lafourche navigate these issues for the parish. Jerald Block confirmed Tuesday his firm is still representing the parish and working to create a damage model but declined to comment further, citing attorney-client privilege. The Lafourche District Attorney’s Office is

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— Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam@houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.

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the house in the 100 block of Louis Drive in Larose discovered the couple. Based on evidence collected at the scene, detectives believe Nicholas shot Tiffany before turning the gun on himself and taking his own life. The residence is equipped with a surveillance system that showed no unknown subjects entering or leaving the

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residence since the previous night, and there were no signs of forced entry. “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families of those involved in this tragic incident,� said Sheriff Craig Webre. “Investigators are still processing evidence, but all signs point to this incident being determined as a murder-suicide.� The investigation is continuing, and any developments contrary to the initial findings will be announced.

The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) named the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex the top project in the country among all government construction under $50 million. In August, the Correctional Complex received the regional honor from the association’s Gulf Coast Chapter, allowing for an opportunity for the national honor. The Correctional Complex was one of 14 construction projects across the country honored for outstanding achievement in construction management. Sheriff Webre added, “The credit for this belongs to the citizens of Lafourche Parish who voted to tax themselves to construct a new, safer jail.� For more information on the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, please visit www.LPSO.net/LPCC. Pictured from left to right are Tim Murchison (CMAA Chair), Bill Lacher (Project Manager, Best Management Practices Consulting, LLC), Sheriff Webre, and Andrea Rutledge (CMAA Executive Director).

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not involved in the matter, a spokesman said. Dove’s concerns extend to the role of private landowners; many in Terrebonne are oil companies. He said he is also concerned about the apparent low amount of the settlement versus what the state says damages are and how the initial $15 million payment will be spent. “No one wants money for coastal restoration and hurricane protection as much as me, but there’s a smart way to do it,� he said. “But let’s be smart about it and not let these attorney firms from Baton Rouge ruin it. If there’s ever any money to get gotten, we’ll get it.� Since the settlement was announced, Duval said his firm has focused on assessing Freeport’s impact in Terrebonne, which includes several open pits and unpermitted activities. The firm hopes to compare its damage models to those in other parishes. Both parish administrations, meanwhile, are waiting for information. “We will sit back, we will follow it, we will educate ourselves on it to know exactly what’s going on,� Dove said. “We’ll look at it and see,� Cantrelle said.

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd We need to establish a balanced attitude to this thing we call money I’ve been a priest for more than 55 years and a criticism I often hear from the laity is that priests are always talking about money. Well, of the 38 parables Jesus told, 19 of them dealt with handling possessions. The use of money is necessary for Christians, but our focus should be on the relationships we have with our loving Creator and with each other. The problem with money lies in our attitude toward it. It’s just like dealing with alcoholism: Alcohol itself is not the problem. The way we use alcohol can be life-threatening. If our relationship to alcohol is one of serious dependence, then we have become a slave to alcohol. Jesus insists that any relationship with our loving Father be one that is based on trust. Unfortunately, we could give many examples of our unwillingness to trust, because by doing so we become vulnerable. All too often we would rather protect our own interests, by acquiring wealth, sometimes to the detriment of others. If money has gained control over our lives, then we have become a slave to money. When money separates us from other people, rather than bringing us closer to others, then it is effectively controlling our relationships. When money dictates with whom we will spend our time, or effects any number of important decisions we make, then we have become addicted to it. Our true self-worth comes from an inner communication with our Creator, not with the outward show of money and power. Jesus directly attacked the view that wealth is power. Our strength comes from relying on our loving God, not by our accumulation of riches. Why do so many of us idolize money? It’s because of what we think it can bring us. Money promises comfort, pleasure, security, status and many other desirable things. It is not money itself that we want. It is what money can bring us. What does money promise to bring into our lives? If comfort is what we are seeking through money, we would be wise to look at other sources of comfort. Many people find comfort in their relationship with God and in their relationships with other people. Some find comfort in helping people. It makes more sense to put our energy into improving those relationships, rather than into making more money. We can do the same with all of the other things that money promises. An old saying says that the best things in life are free. We need money for certain necessities – food, shelter, clothing and many other life essentials. However, not everything needs to come from spending money.

One big area we have to examine is pleasure. Some people believe that if we have not spent money on something, then we have not enjoyed it. Many simple pleasures are available in life – friendship, nature, laughter, beauty, reading, listening to music, silence, times alone, and times with others. Complete your own list. Maybe if we thought about those times we enjoyed the most, money had nothing to do with that enjoyment. A nation’s greatness is measured not in wealth or military strength, but in its concern for the weak. Our

relationship with Christ leads us to reach out to the marginalized and vulnerable. Sharing our wealth with others is a sign that we are committed to the common good of all, because we are all part of God’s family. Jesus tells us that we cannot have two masters. “No slave can serve two masters: for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” We need to give money the rightful place it deserves, but not to allow it to become our master.

Bishop Fabre’s second annual dinner Oct. 10

purchased through the Catholic Bishop Shelton J. Fabre Foundation of South Louisiana and The Catholic Foundation of at catholicfoundationsl.org or South Louisiana have anby calling 985-850-3122. nounced the date of the “We are looking forward to Catholic Foundation’s Second hosting our second annual dinAnnual Dinner, October 10, at Nicholls State University’s Cotilner as a way to gather our comlion Ballroom in Thibodaux. munity together in thanksgiving This dinner is for an for all of their generous support. Bishop Fabre evening of fellowship in recogLast year’s dinner was a huge nition of all who have consuccess,” stated Bishop Fabre. tributed to the success of the Diocese During the evening Bishop Fabre and the Catholic Foundation’s mis- will recognize one recipient of the sion. All proceeds from the dinner will Bishop’s Faith in Action Award to a benefit the Seminarian Education En- layperson or permanent deacon who dowment and Catholic Charities en- models Christian stewardship and dowment. has an outstanding record of volunThe event will begin with cocktails teer service, high moral character and at in the evening and dinner to follow exemplary values. For more information contact at 7 with diocesan seminarians as guest waiters. Tickets are $100, or a Amy Ponson at 985-850-3122 or table of eight for $800, and can be aponson@htdiocese.org.

If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

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

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

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

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m. Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m. Reverend Ivy Wilson, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Toby Brogden

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church

233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m. Church: 632-4119

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. Mitch Rousse, Pastor - 985-258-6543 www.trinitymathews.com

Crosspoint Church

14409 East Main, Cut Off, LA

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 Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Gulf Coast Baptist Church

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Autin

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m. Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m. Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m. Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Joseph “Joe” Chacko, I.M.S.

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, 7:30 a.m. Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Duc Bui, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org

This Worship Directory is made possible by these civic-minded businesses and individuals. Please remember to thank them for their support. Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Hope Church

349 Central Lafourche Dr. - Raceland Sunday Worship 2 p.m. 985-209-8428 - hopechurchlafourche.com Thomas Hines, Lead Pastor

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Holy Savior Church

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. Fr. Gregory Fratt

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Evening Services 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m. Eno Dantin, Pastor

Full Gospel Temple #2

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday Night Service 7 p.m. Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m. Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.

Crosby Boat Co., Inc. Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

632-7575

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We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil. The Church aids in the supply of a vital resource to our world - God. Attend the church of your choice this week!

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

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m. Ladies Prayer: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., All Welcome Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ronnie Melancon

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 504-915-5019

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Reverend Nathan Hayes

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

THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957

Insurance Agents

• Marine • Life • Auto • Fire • Casualty • Notary Public 144 N. 1st St. • Golden Meadow Phone: 475-5126 • FAX: 475-7276

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 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

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House of Prayer

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (Across from Golden Motors)

Bible-based Sermons 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

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

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine • Residential

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

SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia:

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Ptr. Raul Rivero - Phone: (757) 894-5873 Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m. Sabado 9:30 a.m. Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde

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

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales - 504-468-1300

Sunday, October 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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New directors join board at SL Bank 6-A

Sunday, October 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Founded 52 years ago with a commitment to the principles of true community banking, Larose-based SL Bank announced three new Directors have joined the Board. The new leadership, blended with existing Directors, carries a common commitment to providing fresh direction for the bank, which operates in Larose, Cut Off, Galliano, Golden Meadow and North Larose. Bank officials said that long-time Director Wayne Estay has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board. He has sat on the Board since 2000, serving as Board Secretary since January, 2018. He is the Chief Financial Officer at Eveready Marine, Inc. A 1968 graduate of South Lafourche High

Lafourche making waves against Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil set for Thurs., Oct. 24

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is promoting awareness of domestic violence throughout the month of October, nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Last week, Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle issued a proclamation declaring the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Lafourche Parish. This year’s theme is “Lafourche Parish: Making Waves Against Domestic Violence.” The theme was born from the analogy that domestic violence is like a stone tossed into the bayou; the ripples radiate outward in circles and touch everything in their path. The effects of domestic violence are felt not only with the victims but with their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and advocates who serve them. In a nutshell, do-

School, Estay attended both Northwestern State University and Louisiana State University and earned his Accounting degree in 1975. Estay and his wife, Donna, have one daughter and are members of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and Community Bible Church. “Banking has evolved significantly over the past several years,” Estay said. “In my new role as Chairman, I will be working diligently to ensure that we are operating in a sound and proven manner, investing resources in the communities we serve to enhance the quality of life our customers enjoy. SL Bank will be solid and secure moving forward in our mission.”

Joining Estay on the Board as new Directors are Myles Cheramie, Gerald Savoie and Robert “Bobby” Pregeant. Cheramie is a 2003 graduate of South Lafourche High School, who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Nicholls State University’s College of Busi-

Lafourche Parish President Jimmy Cantrelle issues a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on September 24. Pictured from left to right are Kimberly Clement (The Haven), Brittany Lodrigue (LPSO/The PACT Place), Major Renee Brinkley (LPSO), Pam Guedry (LPSO/The PACT Place), President Cantrelle, Captain Karla Beck (LPSO), Melissa Williams (The Haven), Allie Fournet (District Attorney’s Office), and Geralyn Pitre (District Attorney’s Office).

mestic violence impacts the entire community. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office, The Haven, and The P.A.C.T. Place Supervised Visitation and Monitored Exchange Center are partnering once again to host the annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. The event will take place on Thursday, October 24, at 6 p.m. at the Lafourche Central Market, located at 4484 Hwy. 1 in Raceland. The event is designed to remember the victims, honor and support the survivors of domestic violence, and recognize how our com-

munity can join together to create waves against domestic violence. A domestic violence survivor will share her story of hope in an effort to inspire others to action. “Lafourche Parish has a moral obligation to make it a priority to recognize, address, and end domestic violence,” said Sheriff Craig Webre. For more information about the vigil, contact The P.A.C.T. Place at (985) 532-4390. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Police Social Services at (985) 449-4477.

Getting the JOB DONE!

Received $700,000 Grant to widen and do draiinage work to Airport Road EDA $700,000 Parish $348,000 GLPC C $100,00

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ness Administration in 2012. He serves as Accounting Director at Crosby Tugs, LLC. He and his wife, Tara, have two children and are members of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where Cheramie serves on the finance council. Gerald “Jerry” Savoie, Jr., is the owner of Savoie’s Alligator Farm and White Alliga-

tor Racing. He is a 1977 graduate of Hahnville High School and serves on the Board of Louisiana Fur and Alligator. He is married to the former Vonnie Dufrene. Jerry is the 2016 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle World Champion. Pregeant is the Chief Executive Officer at GIS Marine, LLC. He

is a 1958 graduate of Grand Isle High School and is a past board member of the Grand Isle Port Commission. He is married to Jeanette, and he has three children: Lisa, Mark and Ashley. “The addition of these individuals adds a great deal to our Board of Directors,” Estay said. “Each brings a unique perspective and years of local business acumen to their positions at SL Bank, and we will benefit from their life and professional experiences. SL Bank is strongly positioned to meet our goals and to address the future needs of our community.”

Sunday, October 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Reggie Bagala Earns a 100% Score from Louisiana Right to Life

Louisiana Right to Life, the leading pro-life organization in the state, has awarded Reggie Bagala with a 100% badge, after Bagala completed the organization’s 2019 legislative questionaire with a 100% pro-life policy position.

VOTE REGGIE BAGALA FOR STATE HOUSE ELECTION DAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Paid for by Reggie Bagala Campaign Committee

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Sunday, October 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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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. _________________________

Saturday, October 12 2 to 4 p.m.

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. Call or text 985-2781125 for more information, or visit zillow.com for pictures. ________________________

FOR RENT

For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________

House For Sale: Three bedroom, two bath brick home. Whole house generator, fireplace, two carport and shed. Located in Golden Meadow. Asking $80,000. Call 985-6911955 or 985-691-3301 FMI. _________________________ House For Sale: REDUCED TO $90,000. 2120 South Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow. Solid 3 bedroom, 1 bath on parade route; lots of parking; large screened in patio; large shed; plenty of storage; covered carport; Call 337-515-3478 or 985632-6883. _________________________ House For Sale: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, living room, dining room and utility room. Asking price, $100,000. Located at 232 Oak D Street in Larose. FMI call 985-258-3020. _________________________

Are you here from out of town and need a nice, clean, comfortable and affordable place? Then don’t look any further! If you are single, family, worker, company, fisherman, or anyone else looking for short-term or long-term housing, we have what you need. All of our places are furnished with a full kitchen. We also have camper lots and a new fish cleaning station with a full bath. A fully stocked store in walking distance. The nicest laundry mat around. Pets are allowed. Come be another one our satisfied customers. Call Tommy at 985-6374133.

For Rent: 4 bedroom brick home, newly remodeled in December; located in Cut Off; $865/month, $865/deposit. Call John at 398-0179. _________________________ House For Rent: Newly remodeled house, unfurnished; two bedroom, on bath, stove, central heat, A/C, quiet neighborhood. No pets, no smoking. Washer/ dryer hookups. $600/monthly and $600 security deposit. Located in Galliano on West side. FMI call 985-6960229. Must sign a 12 month lease. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, $800/month, $500/deposit; no smoking, no pets; accepting applications; leave message, 985-696-2270. _________________________

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. _________________________

202 Ranchland Trace

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 985-325-5626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures. Furnished units available with long term lease.

Lockport

This 4 year old home located out of city limits on Hwy 308 in a newly developed subdivision offffers 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1754 sq.ft. living, 2450 sq. ft. total, 90’x151’ fenced in corner lot, laminate and tile flooring, granite countertops, wood plank ceiling,two car carport, huge closets, crown molding, big laundry room, no flood zone, and much more! Asking below appraisal at $255,500

WANT TO BUY

Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________

Call or Text for additional pictures and information985.258.9818

Embroider y Machine For Sale Brother Persona PRS100

Single Needle Embroidery Like New!

Comes with thousands of embroidery designs, stabilizers, thread, laptop computer and 2 embroidery programs. Asking $4,500.

FMI Call 337-207-3188 or 985-696-5843

CAMPER

Camper For Sale: $62,000. 2015 Ford Forester RV; V10 gasoline; lots of storage; 7600 miles; 31’ long; 2 slide outs; sleeps 8; on board generator; FMI 985-696-6133 or 985-6651495. _________________________ 2015 Coachman Pursuit 31BD Class A Motorhome For Sale: 7800 miles; sleeps 6-8; 32 ft. long; spare tire; 2 indoor tvs; 1 outdoor tv; 2 slide outs and more. $65,000, includes lifetime Yogi Bear membership. Text or call Laurie at 630-220-0177. ________________________

GARAGE SALES

Duncan Phyfe Estate Sale: Friday, October 4 from 10am to 2pm; Saturday, October 5, from 10am to 3pm; and Sunday, October 6 from 1 to 4pm at 270 Elizabeth Street, Lockport. Pictures can be found on Estatesales.net. Hosted by Lagniappe Estate Services. _________________________

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. _________________________ 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 _________________________ 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 985665-1220. _________________________ Thomassie Construction is hiring Full Time Position: Superintendent, lead carpenters, carpenter helpers. Experience a must. Apply in person at 104 St. Peter Road, Thibodaux. Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. _________________________

Help Wanted: Griffin’s Marina is now accepting applications for Deli Dept. Apply in person only at 24215 Hwy. 1 in Leeville. _________________________ Help Wanted: Bartender needed. Must be 18 years old and willing to work nights. Experienced required. Applications can be picked up after 4 p.m. at Vu-Doo Lounge (front of Days Inn). _________________________

2011 Cherokee Camper Model 28BH, $7000 Extra Equipment

Call 985-860-6702

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Special Education District No. 1, The Center, is seeking Full-Time Direct Support Worker for its gift shop in Cut Off. Successful candidate must be at least 18 years old with a valid Louisiana’s Drives License and possess a GED or high school diploma. Retail experience preferred. Applications can be filled out Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5510 West Avenue D, West 55th Street in Cut Off. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, October 9. _________________________ Superior Shipyard is looking for a tool room/warehouse person. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Candidate must be a self-starter and self-motivated and be able to work in a fast pace environment. Shipyard experience preferred, but not required. Please send resume to jcheramie@superiorshipyard.com or apply in person at 20987 Hwy 1, Golden Meadow. No phone calls please. _________________________ Special Education District No. 1 “The Center” is seeking a responsible, energetic, selfmotivated team player to work as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional for its facility in Cut Off. Degree Required. Excellent Communication Skills and Experience in Services for People with Disabilities Preferred. Successful Candidate must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License; pass a Criminal Background Check, Physical, Drug Test and Ability/Agility Test. Interested parties should submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to: Human Resources, Special Education District No. 1, P.O. Box 405, Cut Off, LA 70345. Resumes will be accepted until Tuesday, October 15, 2019. _________________________ Cash Magic Galliano is now accepting applications for night shift convenience store associates. Please apply at 16816 LA3235, Cut Off, LA 70345. 985-325-4445. Are you looking to join an expansive company that offers competitive wages, benefits and a fun filled, team oriented environment? If the answer is yes, then Cash Magic is the place for you. We welcome you to come and apply in person at 16816 LA-3235, Cut Off, LA 70345. 985-325-4445. _________________________

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OBITUARIES

DONALD REBSTOCK

Donald J. Rebstock, Sr. passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the age of 87. He was a native of Golden Meadow, LA and a resident of LaPlace since 1968. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Reiley Rebstock. Father of Russel Rebstock (Terrie), Daniel Rebstock, Sr. (Jennifer), Shannon Brayard (Robert), Donald J. Rebstock, Jr. and Daren Rebstock (the late Danielle). Son of the late Florence Terrebonne Rebstock and Rosulas Rebstock. Brother of Robert ‘Bob’ Rebstock (Lou), Brenda Esponge (Robertson) and Rosulas ‘Reb’ Rebstock (Johnine). Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Rebstock proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Boxer. After retiring from the Army Corps of Engineers he went on to work for the University of New Orleans. While at UNO he founded and was President of S.A.T.E (Students Awareness Toward Education). His great temperament, humor and wittiness will be missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the Funeral Service at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. Please share your memories and condolences at www.milletguidry.com. __________________

DOVICE LEE

Dovice “T-Paul” Lee, Jr., a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on September, 27, 2019. Visitation was held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Thursday, October 3 from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral Service was held at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. with private burial at a later date. T-Paul is survived by his brothers, Sidney (Octave) Lee, Sr., Timothy Lee and Justin Lee; sisters, Deborah (Timmy) Guidry, Tammy (Randy) Kern, Rosa (Michael) Delpidio and Donna Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolty and Marie Lee; brothers, Nolty Lee, Jr., Dovice Lee, Sr. and Bob Lee, Sr.; sisters, Grace Lee and Brenda Hood. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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PERLIE THIBODAUX

Perlie A. Thibodaux, 94, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home, in Lockport, on Thursday, October 3rd from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and continued at Holy Savior Catholic Church on Friday, October 4th 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. Perlie is survived by her children, Essey J. Thibodaux, Hillary A. Thibodeaux (Anne), Gary P. Thibodaux (Cindy) and Mona T. Rogers (Phil Roddy); 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Essay B. Thibodaux; parents, Abel and Eve Allemand; brother, Dudley Allemand; sisters, EvaBelle LeBlanc and Verlie Orgeron; grandchildren, Karla Thibodaux and Michelle Thibodaux; greatgrandchild, Rance Thibodeaux; and daughter-in-law, Linda K. Thibodaux. Falgout Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. __________________

NORMAN ROUSSE

Norman Joseph Rousse, 77 a native and resident of Galliano, LA passed away on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019 after a 19month battle with melanoma. Visitation was held Tuesday October 1, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at South Lafourche Baptist Church and continued Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until funeral services. A funeral service was celebrated at 12:00 p.m. with burial followed at Cheramie Cemetery. Norman is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois Boudreaux Rousse; children, Melissa Callais (Herman, Jr.),

Dennis Rousse (Patty), Amy Fairburn (Sean), and Mitchell Rousse (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Jared Callais (Breanne), Alesha Westfall (Justin), Aaron Rousse, Caleb Fairburn, Joshua Fairburn, Nathanael Fairburn, Ella Fairburn, Cyale Webb, Isaac Fairburn, Amelia Rousse, Micah Rousse, Elijah Rousse and one on the way; great-grandchildren, Adison Callais, Cadence Callais, Lukas Callais, Kaylee Westfall, Emersyn Callais, Carter Westfall, and Connor Westfall; brother, Glenn Ray Rousse (Glenda); and sister-in-law, Juanita Rousse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris “Black” and Eugenie Champagne Rousse; brother Welton Rousse; and sister, Emelda Rousse Chouest. Norman retired after 32 years of service from Schlumberger. He was a faithful member, Sunday school teacher, deacon, and treasurer at South Lafourche Baptist Church. The Rousse family would like to share a special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, and Ochsner Baptist Hospital for their kindness and care. __________________

JOYCE HEBERT

Joyce Marie Hebert, 78, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Wednesday, October 02, 2019. Visitation was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Larose, on Friday, October 4 from 11 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. with burial followed in the church cemetery. Joyce is survived by her children, Patti H. Melancon (Terry), Randy Hebert (Linda); 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, John and Lloyd Trosclair; and sister, Lois Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guy A. Hebert; daughter, Penny Griffin; grandson, Cody Guidry; parents, Philbert and Ida Trosclair; brothers, Abel, Mervin, Fleming Sr., Freddy, Irvin and Philbert III; sisters, Lydia Allemand, Emily Cheramie, Shirley Bonvillian, and Pearl Bourgeois. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

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Sunday, October 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Man arrested for aggravated assault Arrest reports and property damage at Galliano bar The following information

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a man who fired several rounds from a rifle toward people in a Galliano bar. Angel Barrios-Mayorga, 43, of Cut Off faces charges of aggravated assault and property damage in the incident. Just after 11:30 p.m. on September 28, 2019, deputies received a call of someone firing shots from a truck in Galliano. While responding, deputies learned the truck was now headed northbound on LA Highway 3235. Deputies and an officer from the Golden Meadow Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Deputies ordered the driver out of the vehicle, and he complied. He was identified as Angel Barrios-Mayorga. Through investigation, deputies learned Barrios-Mayorga and another individual were causing a disturbance in a bar earlier that night and were forced to

leave. BarriosMayorga reportedly bec a m e irate and said he would re- Barrios-Mayorga turn with guns to shoot everyone at the bar. He did return a short time later, exited his vehicle, and allegedly fired several rounds from a rifle toward people at the bar. There were six patrons at the bar at the time. He then left in his vehicle traveling on LA 3235 before being stopped by deputies. Following the investigation, Barrios-Mayorga was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with six counts of Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property. Bail is set at $1.25 million. He is also being held for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell announced that a Gheens man, who pled guilty to two (2) counts of 2nd Degree Sexual Battery in July of 2019, was sentenced yesterday, September 30th. Ronnie Dominique, 70, was sentenced to fifteen (15) years without benefit of probation, parole or diminution of sentence per count of 2nd Degree Sexual Battery and lifetime sex offender registration, said Assistant District Attorney Jason Chatagnier, who prosecuted the case. Dominique’s two fifteen (15) year sentences are to be served

concurrent. D o minique committed the crime while the Dominique victims swam in his swimming pool in May of 2018. The victims came forward and shared what happened to them, which led to the arrest of Dominique in July of 2018. Dominique will immediately begin his sentence with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

Gheens man sentenced to 15 years for 2nd degree sexual battery

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Sunday, October 6, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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The Advocate reports half the violations identified by the health department were found at restaurants across southeastern Louisiana from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. More than a dozen restaurants in the Lake Charles area were cited. Other cities with violators included Bossier City and Shreveport. Lawmakers unanimously backed the disclosure requirement earlier this year. No fines are associated with the citations. The Louisiana Department of Health conducted more than 3,200 routine inspections of full-service restaurants between Sept. 1 and Sept. 27, with inspectors also on the lookout for violations of the seafood disclosure law that went into effect Sept. 1. The agency didn’t have information on how many of the 3,200 restaurants serve shrimp and crawfish and were in compliance, but said 154 were cited for violations. Some restaurant owners say the seasonal availability of Gulfcaught shrimp and Louisiana crawfish causes them to bounce between using domestic and imported products, making it difficult to track those changes on menus. One restaurant said it was using Louisiana crawfish in meals but got cited because it had a package of Chinese crawfish in the freezer as a back-up against running out, while another said a supplier sent it Chinese crawfish by mistake. Still another restaurant said it ran into confusion as to whether domestic shrimp sent overseas to be processed is then considered imported. Mason’s Grill in Baton Rouge switches between imported and domestic crawfish through the year depending on availability, owner Mike Alfandre said. The restaurant was among those cited for not disclosing imported shrimp and crawfish on its menu. “At the time of the inspection, I had Louisiana crawfish that was being used — and a closed case of Chinese crawfish because domestic was not available when I placed the order so they sent me the Chinese kind,� Alfrandre said. “I was holding on to the Chinese crawfish in case I ran out and needed something,� he said. Alfandre said he didn’t put a temporary sticker on his menu to notify customers because “it looks tacky� and the restaurant had its menu done recently, costing thousands of dollars. Substituting Chinese crawfish in a pinch is not something Michael Boudreaux, a top executive at Adrian’s, a Cajun restaurant in Baton Rouge, said he would do. But the restaurant has relied on foreign shrimp. “I always serve Louisiana crawfish; I won’t serve anything else. If they don’t have it, we’ll take it off the menu,� Boudreaux said.

But he said there isn’t a major taste difference between domestic and imported shrimp. Adrian’s was cited for not labeling imported shrimp on its menu Sept. 12, but will be updating menus soon, he said. “I wish we could sell Louisiana seafood all the time, but it’s not always available. There’s too much demand and there’s not enough of it,� he said. Health inspections can be searched by food establishment, not type of violation, on the state’s website. ___ Information from: The Advocate, http://theadvocate.com

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not until settlement money from the 2010 BP oil spill became available that plans began in earnest. Louisiana is putting much of its share of the settlement toward coastal restoration, including spending a little more than $2 billion on two projects dubbed Mid-Barataria and MidBreton for the bodies of water in which they will be placed. One of the key advantages of the sediment-diversion system is that it can operate continuously for decades, as opposed to dredging, which involves a onetime effort to scoop sediment from one location and deposit it in another. “For a dredge project, we may be talking 100 acres, 200 acres or 1,000. We’re doing some of the bigger dredge projects we’ve ever done before, but we’re still talking low thousands. Diversions have the potential for tens of thousands of acres,� said Brad Barth, sediment diversion program director with the CPRA. As the diverted river water drains from the basin, the sediment settles out and begins accumulating. Over time, it piles up, first under the water and then emerging above the surface. Eventually, vegetation such as marsh grass or willow trees can take root. State officials are in the permitting process. The earliest start to construction would be in 2021 or 2022. But an airboat tour through the marshes created by an existing diversion project gives a hint of what might lie ahead. The Davis Pond Diversion was built to channel freshwater from the Mississippi into Barataria Bay to balance out salinity levels that have risen as Gulf water encroached. The diversion carries a fraction of the water that the two larger projects will, and building land was not the goal but a happy byproduct. Where there used to be open water, grass and willows now grow on a ridge. The land is so dense that a person can walk on it - a major change in about a decade, said Rudy Simoneaux, a state coastal engineer. When it comes to the Mid-Barataria project, the time frame for land emerging above the surface would depend on a lot of factors such as water levels in the Mississippi. But Simoneaux said results could be evident in five

years. “I think you would see those natural ridges start to form, and you would see the woody formations happen just the same as here,� he said. Not everyone is as eager. Robert Campo’s family has been in the fishing industry since 1903. Fishermen still come to his dock in Shell Beach to buy brown shrimp for bait. Campo and others worry the diversions will flood their fishing areas with dirty Mississippi river water, destroying an industry vital to the state’s economy and culture. Shrimpers worry they’ll have to travel much farther to fish; oystermen worry about losing millions of dollars invested in oyster reefs. “We all want coastal restoration. Trust me, I’m a big advocate for it. I think we need to rebuild this whole coast. But there’s other ways of doing it ... with minimal effects to our fisheries,� Campo said. Diversion opponents also point to recent flooding-fighting efforts on the Mississippi. Fed by rain and melting snows in the Midwest, the Mississippi ran unusually high for months earlier this year. The Army Corps of Engineers twice opened the Bonnet Carre Spillway,

which protects New Orleans’ levees by channeling huge amounts of river water into normally brackish Lake Pontchartrain, a huge tidal basin that drains into the Gulf. The sudden release of freshwater into saltwater ecosystems killed oysters, diminished fish catches and damaged livelihoods. Skeptics question how much land will be built. R. Eugene Turner, a professor at LSU’s Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, has argued in a recent study that existing diversions - including Davis Pond have led to overall land loss. Haase, from CPRA, said operators will have much more control over the diversion systems than they have over the spillway. A system of monitors will alert them to how the ecosystem is responding so they can make changes. He said the federal permitting process will help identify areas, such as oyster grounds, that might be affected by the diversions, so the state can help them. “If we’re going to get to where we think we need to get on our coast, bold action is required,� Haase said. “These are bold projects.� ___ Follow Rebecca Santana on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ruskygal

Cajun Bayou Tourism announces new incentive opportunities for businesses and organizations

Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism announces new incentives for businesses and organizations who host events, meetings, and conferences in Lafourche Parish. Incentive opportunities include up to $1,000 given toward the organization hosting. The incentives were announced at a breakfast hosted by Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism, the Louisiana Office of Tourism, and Thibodaux Regional Health System. Local tourism officials from the Louisiana’s Office of Tourism spoke about the importance of tourism to our economy. Louisiana had a record-breaking year for tourism with 51.3 million people visiting and

$18.8 million in visitor spending. Lafourche Parish also had an increase in visitor spending in 2018 at $72 million up 7% from the previous year. The meeting was held in the Conference Center of Thibodaux Regional’s Wellness Center to showcase one of the venue options in Lafourche Parish equipped for hosting large groups. The stateof-the-art Center offers a variety of event space options and can accommodate groups from 10 to 400. To learn more about the meetings incentive program and to download the application form, please visit www.lacajunbayou.com and click on the Meetings tab or call 985537-5800.

The Galliano (Tarpon) Bridge crossing Bayou Lafourche in Galliano, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., daily from Monday, October 7, thru Thursday, October 10. These closures are

required in order to allow LADOTD’s inhouse bridge repair personnel to perform structural repairs to the movable steel span. Outside of the times mentioned, the bridge will be under normal operation.

Galliano (Tarpon) Bridge to close at times for repairs next week

In a recent campaign questionaire held by The Daily Comet regarding the House of Representative, District 54 seat, of the three candidates running for the seat, Reggie Bagala was the only one who responded. Here are his answers:

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The candidate field for south Lafourche’s state representative seat will be open in October for the first time in over 10 years.

The seat is represented by Truck Gisclair, who has served the maximum three consecutive four-year terms allowed by state law. Gisclair is hoping to continue his public service and is one of five candidates running for the state Senate District 20 seat. One of the candidates looking to fill his seat is Gisclair’s son-in-law, Donny Lerille. Lafourche Parish official Reggie Bagala and former Lockport Police chief Ernest Boudreaux are also running for the office. District 54 covers most of south and central Lafourche, along with Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish. The election will be held Oct. 12, with early voting from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5.

Here are Bagala’s answers to The Courier and Daily Comet’s campaign questionnaire. Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity. Boudreaux and Lerille did not submit responses. What would be your top three legislative priorities if elected?

Bagala: Infrastructure improvement: La. 1 completion from Golden Meadow to Port Fourchon, then north to U.S. 90; protect the jobs and economy we currently have and our quality of life; education support from K-12 to Nicholls and Fletcher, a fully funded TOPS program, early-childhood initiatives and bringing our teachers up to and beyond the Southern average in pay. I also support school choice (where needed), private schools and the Scholarship Program. Why would you be the best representative for your district?

Bagala: Our area needs a voice now. I have been preparing for this position my entire life. My experience is tested and we cannot afford to send someone to Baton Rouge who needs a learning curve. We need a loud and strong voice now, a person willing to fight for our area. What are your views on tax reform? What would you like to see changed, if anything.

Bagala: I fully support lower taxes on both the personal and business sides. I support a simplified, indexed structure.

BP settlement money has supported much of the state’s efforts for coastal restoration and protection. When that money runs out, how should the state pay for and address coastal issues, particularly those in Terrebonne and Lafourche? Bagala: GOMESA and fighting for a greater revenue-sharing formula for Louisiana on the federal level. How should the state address growing and costly infrastructure needs?

Bagala: Prioritize capital-outlay spending on roads and bridges. There must be a high priority associated with the economic benefit of each project. I oppose allowing legislators to add projects to the final transportation capital outlay list.

This legislature will have a chance to influence how the district boundaries are redrawn after the 2020 census. Would you propose or support any major changes to the current district lines? Bagala: Yes, unify District 54 in the Mathews and Raceland area.

What is your position on proposed legislation to give fishermen the right to traverse private waterways in coastal marshes? Bagala: I would support language in a proposed bill such as 2018′s House Bill 381.

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