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Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019
Lockport man dies in utility vehicle crash
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office reported a Lockport man died as a result of a utility vehicle crash in Lockport on September 10. At around 8:55 p.m. W on Tuesday, LPSO deputies and EMTs with Acadian Ambulance responded to a utility vehicle crash near Bollinger Road in Lockport. Through investigation, deputies learned Alvin Terrebonne, 80, of Lockport was operating a Kubota utility vehicle with his son, Brian Terrebonne, 61, as the passenger when the vehicle crashed into a ditch. Brian was ejected from See Crash Page 3-A
MEETINGS MONDAY, SEPT. 16
LAF. FIRE DISTRICT #2 7:00 p.m. Lockport Central Station 806 Crescent Avenue TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. 107 Jervis Dr. - G.M.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
LA TABLE FRANCAISE 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. South Lafourche Library 16241 E. Main - Galliano TOWN OF LOCKPORT 7:00 p.m. 710 Church St.
NORTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT 5:15 p.m. 3862 Hwy. 1 - Raceland
CZM BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. Mathews Govt. Complex 4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews WED, SEPT. 18 VFW POST 8538 6:30 p.m. VFW Ave., Larose (Behind LCO)
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Arrests.......................8-A Calendar of Events....2-A
Classifieds.................6-A Horoscopes...............2-A
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Obituaries...................6-A Worship Directory......4-A
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Renovations approved for Lockport boat launch
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The Lockport Boat Launch will undergo significant major renovations soon after the Parish Council voted to award a construction contract to LA Contracting Enterprise.
People in Tarpon land know if they call Mrs. Bev, she’ll be there
voted Tuesday night to award a $138,000 construction contract to LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC for the project. Council Chairman Noonie Autin, who represents that area, said the project includes parking, bulkhead and lighting improvements to the heavily-used boat launch. The original wooden boards have been rotting for years and in need of serious attention, he said. “I look forward to those Lockport boat launch improvements, they’re long overdue 10-15 years while other boat launches were getting improvements,” See Boat Launch Page 3-A
By Casey Gisclair Sports Editor, The Times
Mrs. Beverley Cheramie is the lead janitor at South Lafourche High School — a job she’s held now for many years. But oh goodness, is she ever more than that — both to the school and then also to our community as a whole. Mrs. Bev is a local mainstay, a big piece of the fabric to the community. When there’s an event, she’s there. When someone needs help, she’s there. She’s getting a little older now, but she still seems to be everywhere she’s needed — an amazing love for service and the folks in our area that is unrivaled by most in our area. “I just love to help out,” Mrs. Bev said earlier this year in the halls of South Lafourche High School when asked why she does what she does. “If I can do it, I’m going to find a way to do it.” Does she ever! At school, Mrs. Bev helps keep things in order at South Lafourche High School, which is no easy chore, given the sheer size of the campus and all of the things that go into doing janitorial work at a major high school campus. But perhaps what makes Mrs. Bev’s story so special are the things she does on her own time. She’s a widow and also a loving mother and grandmother to a wonderful family. Her children and grandchildren put a huge smile on her face. Her kids are now older, but if a grandchild is playing a sport somewhere, she’ll be there. When her grandson Jelby signed a colleSee Mrs. Bev Page 5-A
Casey Gisclair
Mrs. Beverley Cheramie (far right) poses with family (from left), her daughter-inlaw Shada, grandson Jelby and son Jimmy Cheramie. She continues to do volunteer work in the community.
Committee formed to address flood insurance program
By Halle Parker, Daily Comet Staff Writer
The state has formed a new subcommittee to craft a unified approach to addressing issues with the flood insurance, especially in coastal communities. Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority board chairman Chip Kline led the National Flood Insurance Program and Coastal Insurability subcommittee’s first meeting last week. “This state relies heavily on the
protections provided by the National Flood Insurance Program,” said Kline. “In the future, as the state becomes more exposed to flood risk, insurance will become even more important.” At the first meeting were Rep. Jerome Zeringue, North Lafourche Levee District Director Dwayne Bourgeois, Greater New Orleans Inc. cofounder Caitlin Berni, Louisiana Office of Community Development Director Pat Forbes, Louisiana Department of Insurance Chief Deputy Nick Lorusso, Louisiana Department Homeland SeSee Committee of Page 5-A
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Sunday, September 15, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
SL Quarterback Club to meet Mon.
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Vision Cares to host ALS Plate Lunch Fundraiser
Vision Cares will be hosting their 7th annual ALS Plate Lunch Fundraiser on September 27. Plate lunches can be picked up in the Vision’s lobby at 115 West 10th Blvd., Larose. Tickets are $10 and include jambalaya, grillades, creamed corn, bread and bonny brownies. Tickets must be purchased before September 24 at Vision Communications Lobby. Delivery is available from Fourchon to Lockport on orders of 5 or more. All proceeds to go to A Walk to Defeat ALS: LA Chapter. FMI information call 985-798-7999 or e m a i l visionpr@viscom.net.
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. __________________
SLHS to host Parent Night Thursday
The SLHS Counseling Center will host a Parent Night on Thursday, September 19 at 6:00. Senior parents will meet in the auditorium and learn about college registration, FAFSA completion, and scholarships for seniors. Sophomore/Junior parents will meet in the SLHS Library and learn about counseling center supports, graduation pathways, and ACT information for sophomore and junior parents.
LAFOURCHE PARISH GOVERNMENT
BOARD & COMMISSION VACANCIES Board
Bayou Blue Fire Protection District
Drainage District No. 6
Fire Protection District No. 8-B Fire Protection District No. 9 Game and Fish Commission Heroes Monument Commission
Heroes Monument Commission
Heroes Monument Commission
Housing Authority Recreation District No. 11 Recreation District No. 3 Recreation District No. 4 Recreation District No. 5 Sewerage District No. 1 Sewerage District No. 7 South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
Water District No. 1
Vacancies
Residency Requirements
3 Elector and resident property taxpayer of Lafourche within the boundaries of the Bayou Blue Fire Protection District 4 Resident or Representative for a corporation owning land within Drainage No. 6 district 1 Property taxpayer residing within the boundaries of Fire District No. 8-B 1 Property taxpayer residing within the boundaries of Fire District No. 9 2 Lafourche Parish taxpayer 1 Commission Police Officer employed for a minimum of 5 years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10 2 Fireman that has served for a minimum of five years, qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10 2 Discharged veteran of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and qualified voter domiciled outside of Ward 10 1 Lafourche Parish resident 2 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 11 1 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 3 1 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 4 5 Qualified voter residing in the boundaries of Recreation District No. 5 3 Resident residing in the boundaries of Sewerage No. 1 district 2 Property taxpayer of Bayou Vista Subdivision 1 Lafourche Parish resident representing the medical field (MD, RN, or Coroner’s Office) or judicial system (Judge, District Attorney’s Office or Law Enforcement) 1 Lafourche Parish resident residing in the North Lafourche region
The deadline for these positions will be Wed. Sept. 18,2019 @ 1:00 PM
Applications are available at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or download from the Lafourche Parish Government website at http://38.106.5.169/home/showdocument?id=278 Applications can be delivered to the attention of Kelli Toups at 402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301; or mailed to Kelli Toups, P.O. Drawer 5548, Thibodaux, LA 70302.
Ladies of LaSalette announce annual Craft Show
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 985-677-1419. __________________
First Baptist Church in Larose having Awana Registration
The First Baptist Church of Larose will hold their Awana registration and first club meeting for pre-school thru 6th grade beginning on September 18th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Awana’s Kids Club is a fun filled based children’s program. ___________________
CCC having bag clearance sale
The Catholic Community Center is having a $2 a bag summer clearance sale of regular clothing. The Dollar+ room will be half price. It is anticipated that the sale will run for two full weeks, ending on Friday, September 27th. On Monday, September 30th and Wednesday, Oct 2st all remaining stock will be sold for $1.00 a bag. The center will close on Friday, Oct 4th for season changeover. On Monday, October 7th, winter clothing will be available for sale. CCC is located at 9018 East Avenue A in Galliano next to the South Lafourche Tarpon Bridge [directly behind Renovations]. Hours are Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the Friday hours from 10 a.m. to noon. ___________________
Local church to sell fried chicken lunches
The Israelite Baptist Church of Valentine will sell fried chicken dinners on Friday, September 20 at the Larose Civic Center. A donation of $10.00 will include chicken, jambalaya, white beans, cake and a slice of French bread. For more information contact Mrs. Campbell at 985–665-3315. Lotto Numbers for September 11, 2019 11 - 19 - 23 26 - 34 - 38
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Suicide- Are there answers? By Dr. Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, recently hanged himself in prison. With a lifetime of prison ahead of him he chose suicide over going through another trial, more accusations and a lifetime behind bars. When comedian Robin Williams killed himself, we were shocked. Williams had been dealing with depression for many years and his mental illness overcame him. Millions were stunned when television personality Anthony Bourdain was found dead after reportedly hanging himself in France. To many of us it seemed he had the perfect life. He traveled, ate the best food and was rich and famous. Suicide happens to people at every level. Pastor Jarrid Wilson, a California church leader, author and mental health advocate, died by suicide. At the age of 30 he had a great ministry, was well loved and had a precious family. All of his knowledge and personal tools of the Christian faith did not help him to overcome his depression and mental state. In 2017 there were 47,173 recorded suicides, up from 42,773 in 2014. The U.S. suicide rate increased 24% between 1999 and 2014, from 10.5 to 13.0 suicides per 100,000 people, which was the highest rate in 28 years according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Why do people commit suicide? My first wife tried. After being on a respirator for three days the first words she said to me after being taken off life support were, “why didn’t you let me die?” Karen had severe Multiple Sclerosis. She was totally debilitated and could do nothing for herself, except think. As a prisoner in her own body she believed that suicide was her hope of escape. Sadly, two years later she died in a nursing home which was a place she had hoped to escape. For most, suicide is the hope of escaping what seems to be impossible. There are many reasons why some people kill themselves. Sometimes they think it’s their way of having the final word in a failed relationship. Sometimes it’s their way of saying, “I told you that things were bad in my life.” However, almost always suicide results from mental illness. Some people think and
talk about it for a long time and finally go through with it. For some people they commit suicide at a dark moment in their lives when it appears the only way out is death. What is the answer? People must stay connected to a few real meaningful relationships in life. Suicide victims feel alone. People need people they can safely be real with without harsh condemnation for everything they do. This is why some churches and ministers often fail in relationship building. Phony surface friendships aren’t the answer. Next, help such as counseling and reasonable medication are often crucial. Talking to someone who has been trained and is able to help you is important. Hope is imperative. It’s hard to imagine that
media personalities such as Robin Williams and Anthony Bourdain felt hopeless but to them it was on another scale. One person’s mental state of hopelessness is not the same for another. This is why people need help in ciphering through the fog of their minds to make sense of their mess and to see a light at the end of the tunnel of their desperation. Prayer, meditation, spiritual direction, counseling, medication, group support, work, activity, hobbies, going to school and plans are all tools in the fight against mental illness and suicide. Be attentive to the people in your life. Give love, understanding, hope and be helpful. Care enough to talk, listen and be a friend.
Contact Glenn at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette
Community action providing fan/ AC assistance to qualifying applicants
The Office of Community Action is accepting applications from elderly and/or disabled residents that may qualify for fan/air conditioner assistance through the CSBG Program. Please provide proof of income and a physician’s letter for review during the application process. Proof of income/disability document list: proof of income (all household members), SSI/SSA/ Disability letters, current food stamp printout, current check stubs; monthly household bills such as utili-
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Delegation is the best way to complete a complicated project, Aries. Work with others to achieve a balance so you’re not doing it all. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Those who are always looking to the future may not fully embrace the present, Taurus. Focus fully on those things in your life that are meaningful right now. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’ll find the right pace to begin a relationship or maintain the one you have. Things are looking good for romance this week, and you may want to step up the seduction. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, when you turn on the charm, you are a force. You exude a natural magnetism that people are simply drawn to. Remember to use your powers wisely. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, look for a balance of activities that satisfy you both physically and spiritually over the course of the week. Getting in touch with nature is one way to achieve this.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 There is only so long you can put on a brave face. Instead of hiding your emotions, let others see what you are truly feeling. Do not keep all of those emotions bottled up. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Add a personal touch to all you do and your efforts will be received more warmly, Libra. Add a personalized note to a gift when visiting a friend or family member. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Touch base with your support system. You can use some extra muscle behind your ideas, especially as you move into uncharted terrain within the next few days. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 This is the week to reassess your finances, Sagittarius. Figure out how to curb some extraneous expenses, like recurring charges or overage fees. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Your professional performance may be under scrutiny for several days, Capricorn. Put your best foot forward. A promotion may be in the works if you play it right.
ties, rent, mortgage, loans, cable, car note; insurance, current photo ID/LA Driver’s License, Social Security card, physicians letter (dated within the last 6 months), and employer separation notice. Office locations are in Thibodaux, 2535 Veterans Blvd., (985) 4466731, the Mathews Government Complex, 4876 Hwy. 1 (985) 5377603, and South Lafourche Library Building, 16241 E. Main, Suite B10, Galliano, (985) 632-3989.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t get too caught up on your idea of perfect, Aquarius. If you spend too much time on the small details, you’ll overlook the magic of the bigger picture. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, be mindful of an emerging power struggle that could affect your daily life. Let your thoughts be known and support those who you think could use your help.
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Autin said. “The community is very anxious to see those improvements by arguably the most utilized boat launch in the parish.” On an average weekend, there are over 50 cars parked in the lot, he said. The project is expected to take about 60 days. The council also voted to add the repaving of Oak D Street in Larose to the current road project in Road Sales Tax District 2 in south Lafourche. That project is on schedule to finish in late February.
No action was taken, however, on an effort to move money from Thibodaux-area projects into the Hero’s Park fund. The parish administration was asking the council to move $407,100 into the Hero’s Park fund from three separate projects, two of which are budgeted to the city of Thibodaux but have gone unpaid for two years. The amendments died, however, due to a lack of a second. Interim Councilman Craig Jaccuzzo had sponsored the amendments, despite pushback from other council members. Heather Klingman with Duplantis Design
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the vehicle and the vehicle came to rest on top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Alvin Terrebonne suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol use is not suspected to be a factor in the crash. The crash remains under investigation. Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C and members of the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department and Vacherie-Gheens Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene to assist.
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Group, who is designing the park’s expansion, said the parish hasn’t taken much action on the park lately after presenting four site plans to the public. The project is still in the conceptual stage as the parish works to find grants or other funding streams to build the expanded park. There have been recent discussion about building a community center on the new property; that would fit into the available space where a pavilion was originally planned, Klingman said. A lighting project at the existing park, however, is expected to begin this week.
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What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Our living faith proclaims that God can be found anywhere and at anytime
My grandfather was a machinist. He spent his whole life making and repairing machines. He had a small workshop in his garage. Toward the end of his life he would sit on his stool in his garage where he built a metal cylinder that contained two pistons. He attached a water source to the piston in hopes that they would turn the attached metal platform. He was trying to build a perpetual-motion-machine. My father went to college and got his master’s degree in Physics. I remember one conversation my father had with my grandfather. My father said that having a perpetual-motion-machine was impossible. Everything we have on earth that puts out motion or energy needs to have some type of fuel, or energy to keep it going. (When I heard their discussion as a child, I was secretly pulling for my grandfather). This principle is true for our faith life. Some people assume that once they get baptized, they can just sail along for the rest of their lives on their Baptismal graces. This would surely make Baptism into some kind of spiritual-perpetual-motionevent, instead of the faith event that it is. Baptism brings us into the community of faith. We become children of God. We become part of God’s family – God is our Father, Jesus is our brother, the Holy Spirit guides us through life. As we grow in faith, God expects us to give some energy to the faith we have received. Otherwise when we stop nourishing it, our faith may die. Living a faith life that is shallow and superficial without any depth does not take any effort. This kind of faith seeks only the comfort and security that comes from religion. It avoids the hard questions of life and is frightened if anyone challenges or questions any aspect of it. This is not the kind of faith portrayed in the lives of the people in the Holy Scriptures. For example God called Abraham to set out on a journey to a place to which he had never been. God was his only guide. He needed to put out a lot of energy. He had to be alert to his surroundings as he moved from place to place. The image we have here is not one of comfort and security. It is just the opposite. The hardships and insecurity of travel in those ancient times were well-known facts. Being on a journey was not anyone’s idea of a holiday. You might not come back alive! Danger was all around. On such a journey you could not afford to be distracted. In our daily lives we fight against distractions by trying to keep focused. Whether we are
driving a car or walking by a road, or operating some dangerous machinery, we have to focus on what we are doing. If we do not, we can quickly fall into dangerous and perhaps fatal situations. We also need a focused faith to see the faith implications in every human situation. Our faith is not a passive virtue. It does not protect us from the world. It helps us remake the world after the image of Christ who commanded us to love one another as He has loved us. The place where God wants us to
serve the needs of others is where we find ourselves in life today. A living faith is a faith that believes that God is to be found anywhere and at anytime. A person with this kind of faith senses that his or her response to every person and every situation is ultimately a faith response. This is so because he or she believes that God is made known through the ordinary events of life. If we only encounter God on Sundays, then our understanding of God and our faith is very shallow.
Pictured is Ron Sapia, the Lockport Knights of Columbus Council 3054 Knight of the Month for May, 2019.
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
16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-632-0810)
St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews
Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m. Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.
Gulf Coast Baptist Church
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
Pictured are Chris and Gayle Arceneaux, the Lockport Knights of Columbus Council 3054 Family of the Month for May 2019.
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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GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS
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
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Insurance Agents
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The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport
Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com
House of Prayer
15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (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
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SPANISH
Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia:
504 Seventh St. - Lockport
Ptr. Raul Rivero - Phone: (757) 894-5873 Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m. Sabado 9:30 a.m. Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde
Mision Bautista Hispana Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose
Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales - 504-468-1300
Mrs. Bev From 1-A
giate scholarship to play baseball this past spring, she joked that she was “his biggest fan.” Away from the house, she cooks and volunteers at countless events around the community — either to cook or help out however she can. At sporting events, she often prepares a local favorite — a chili that’s to die for. But she also makes a mean bread pudding and a full assortment of other desserts. And there has to be some leisure time, too, right? Mrs. Bev said she also likes to spend the little bit of free time that she has with some longtime friends. When asked how much longer she plans to help out, Mrs. Bev laughs. To her, age is just a number. She said she has no plans to slow down any
time soon. “I will go as long as I can,” she said. Follow Casey on Twitter for more. https://twitter.com/ casey_gisclair
Committee From 1-A
Louisiana Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness Deputy Director Casey Tingle and Bubrig Insurance Agency owner Bill Bubrig. Each of the members is familiar with managing flood risk and efforts to reform the National Flood Insurance Program. The group heard reports from state and federal agencies as well as the offices of some federal legislators on the current efforts to address issues with the flood insurance program. Cindy O’Neal, with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, provided an overview of the number of policyholders
in the state and how communities like Jefferson Parish are working toward lowering rates with different ordinances. She pointed to the need for statewide policies to support communities requiring people to build at least one foot above what’s required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which controls the National Flood Insurance Program. Forbes presented to the subcommittee about the state’s watershed initiative that will aim to take a regional approach to flood risk using new modeling to prioritize mitigation efforts. “The only way to be innovative and to improve how we were managing flood risk in the state was to start looking at watersheds,” said Forbes. “That water doesn’t observe jurisdictional boundaries and consequentially we are never going to be able to manage it by jurisdictional boundaries.”
They also heard from FEMA about its new mapping effort called FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 that would improve how it assigns flood risk. Representatives from Rep. Garret Graves and Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office also provided summaries of the bills in each side of congress that aim to fix some aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program. The bills also provide for a reauthorization of the program for five years. The subcommittee will continue to meet to establish principles on how the state views flood insurance and advocate for policies, according to Kline. The nearly four hour meeting can be viewed on the Louisiana House of Representatives website. — Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204. Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.
Sunday, September 15, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
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Office Space For Rent: Located on Highway 3235 in Golden Meadow. Serious inquiries only. Call 985-6962822. _________________________
FOR RENT
For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ Corporate Rental: fully furnished, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath.Call 985-258-0243. _________________________ For Rent: 4 bedroom brick home, newly remodeled in December; located in Cut Off; $925/month, $925/deposit. ALSO, 1 bedroom Apt. $525/month, $525/deposit; Cut off; Utilities Paid. Call John at 398-0179. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: Two bedroom, partly furnished. Golden Meadow area. FMI call 6651220. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: Three bedroom and three baths on West 34th St. in Larose. Taking applications. No pets and No smoking. $850/month, $500/deposit. Quiet neighborhood. Call 985637-7922. _________________________ House For Rent in Cut Off: 108 West 66th Street. Two bedroom, one bath, 1100 sq. ft., $650/month. (985) 696-6016, leave message. _________________________ 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.
LAND
Mississippi Hunting Land For Sale: 40 acres “One square block”. Easy access from gravel road, nice fish pond, lots of deer and turkey. Clean power line with box stand. Many extra options, pictures available. Large lease option with purchase. Call for price Bryan 985-696-5550. _________________________
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. _________________________
House For Rent: 2 bedroom; partly furnished; outside shed with washer and dryer; 111 West 159th Street, Galliano; $700/month, $500/deposit. FMI Call 985-475-7763 or 985-6377763. _________________________
NEW LISTING
This 2600 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home offers tons of potential with a 3200 sq.ft. warehouse with kitchen and bath and sits on 17 acres with crawfish pond and fish pond. Located on 154 Alida Lane in Larose.
$350,000
Call Addy Legendre or Lisa Plaisance for a showing!
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 985-6960228. Must sign a 12 month lease. _________________________ 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.
For Rent: One bedroom, one bath studio with kitchenette. $375/month plus utilities. Mathew/Raceland area. Call 537-9259 _________________________ For Rent: Camper spaces $340/month Also: 32ft. camper for sale $2000. Needs some repairs. Call 985-398-0172 or 985-475-7696 _________________________
CAMPER
For Sale: 2015 Coachman Leprechaun 319DS Class C Motor Home, 5K miles, sleeps 4 to 6, two slide-outs, 33ft, outdoor kitchen, 2TV’s, fireplace, $78,000. Call 225-287-3390. _________________________ 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. _________________________
WANT TO BUY
Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________
MERCHANDISE
For Sale: Timeshare in Gautier, Mississippi. Villas of Hickory Hill Martin Bluff Road. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6, Unit #9D, Asking $500. If interested call 985226-0161. _________________________
Price Reduced!
MLS 154028: Located at 130 Norman Street in Golden Meadow. 3-4 bedroom, 2 full baths, 2147 sq. ft., 1 acre lot, big kitchen, $241,000 Call Lisa Plaisance for a showing!
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OBITUARIES DONNA BOUDOIN
Donna Boudoin, 57, passed away on September 4, 2019. Donna is survived by her husband, Frank Boudoin; 3 Grandchildren who were raised by Donna and Frank, Reno, Lanie, and Destiny and 2 other grandchildren. Donna is preceded in death by her grandchild, 1 daughter and 1 step-daughter. Samart-Mothe Funeral entrusted with funeral arrangements. ___________________
Fewer Louisiana residents going without health insurance
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The number of Louisiana residents without health insurance is falling, even as the national uninsured rate grew last year. New data released Tuesday from the Census Bureau shows 8% percent of people in Louisiana, or 363,000 residents, didn’t have health insurance coverage in 2018, edging down from 8.4% a year earlier. That’s 19,000 fewer people in the state who are uninsured. The national uninsured rate grew from 8.7% to 8.9% over the same period.
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Louisiana’s numbers are largely driven by the state’s Medicaid expansion program. That program was enacted by Gov. John Bel Edwards in 2016 and gives taxpayer-financed health insurance coverage to 460,000 people. The state’s Democratic governor praised the latest statistics. Republicans criticize Edwards’ management of expansion, citing audits that suggest millions wasted on coverage for ineligible people. ___
Louisiana’s dove season: 62 ticketed in 1st weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says agents ticketed 62 people in 17 parishes for a total of 78 alleged hunting violations during the first weekend of dove hunting. A news release Wednesday said agents cited 11 people in Concordia Parish for 15 alleged violations —
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putting out bait, hunting doves over a baited area, helping others to do so, taking more than the limit, hunting without a license and using an unplugged shotgun. Nine people were cited in East Baton Rouge Parish, seven in West Feliciana, six in Sabine and five in St. James Parish. People also were cited in East Feliciana, Caddo, Bossier, Terrebonne, Pointe Coupee, Vermilion, Morehouse, Madison, St. Martin, East Carroll, Richland and Rapides parishes. The dove season’s first weekend was Saturday and Sunday. ___
Houma man gets 20 years for stealing $100k from employer
HOUMA, La. (AP) — A 48-year-old Louisiana man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 from his employer. The Courier reports Robert Yanos Tipton, of Houma, was scheduled for trial this week but pleaded guilty Tuesday to theft over $25,000. State District Judge Johnny Walker sentenced him to 20 years behind bars. Following an investigation by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, Tipton was arrested in 2017. Tipton had worked for two months as an office manager who handled the finances for Houmabased Michael Hyde Construction. In 2016, Tipton began depositing his payroll checks through a mobile banking application while cashing hard copies of
the same checks at multiple check-cashing businesses. An audit also revealed Tipton forged the owner’s signature on multiple company checks and paid his personal credit card bills using company funds.
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Information from: The Courier, http://www.houmatoday.com
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LA and Mississippi researchers to share $106 million vessel
THE CENTER SQUARE - A consortium led by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and the University of Southern Mississippi has been awarded a four-year National Science Foundation cooperative agreement to operate one of three new $106 million Regional Class Research Vessels, state and federal officials announced Tuesday. The National Science Foundation is expected to spend at least $318 million to build three new vessels, which are being constructed by Gulf Island Fabrication in Houma. The three ships will be operated by the Gulf RCRV Consortium (a partnership between LUMCON and USM), Oregon State University and the University of Rhode Island. “Louisiana’s marine researchers cherish opportunities like this one, which can yield solutions to some of our most challenging issues, including hurricane tracking and offshore fishery expansion,” Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed said.
The Golden Meadow Lions Club sponsored two young men to the Louisiana Lions Camp in Leesville this past summer. James and Trenton enjoyed a week filled with fun activities at the beautiful camp in central Louisiana. Activities included swimming, arts and crafts, archery, nature lore as well as all sports. Pictured at the camp closing, from left to right are, Lion Curt Boudreaux, Camper James Neigel, Camper Trenton Adams, and Lion Ray C. Bernard.
The Golden Meadow Lions Club sponsored its annual golf tournament at Tideland Golf Course in Galliano. Funds collected will be used to support needy families throughout the community. The first place team members are as follows (left to right): John Serigny, Pat France, Ray C. Bernard, John Plaisance, and Harold Adams (Program Director).
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Raceland man facing charges including sexual battery
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Lirette reportedly A Raceland slapped the child man was arrested in the face. for forcing a child Following an to touch him ininvestigation, appropriately. Lirette was arStephen Lirette, rested and 32, faces multiple booked into the charges in the inLirette Lafourche Parish cident. The Lafourche Correctional Complex in Parish Sheriff’s Office re- Thibodaux. He was cently opened an investi- charged with Indecent gation into Lirette after Behavior with a Juvereceiving a complaint. nile, Sexual Battery, and Through investigation, Simple Battery. His bail detectives learned Lirette has not yet been set. Due to the nature of forced a child under the age of 13 to touch him the allegations, no furinappropriately. When ther details will be rethe child began to cry, leased on this incident.
Man charged with 4th DWI
had three active Just prior to Contempt of 11 p.m. on SunCourt warrants day, September for the 17th Judi8, an officer concial District Court ducted a traffic and one for stop on a vehicle Golden Meadow traveling at 60 court. Shackmiles per hour in license a zone with a Shackelford elford’s was also found to speed limit of 50. The officer contacted the be suspended due to a driver, identified as prior DWI charge. FurTracy Shackelford, 42, thermore, the officer of Golden Meadow, and found Shackelford had detected the odor of an three prior DWI convicalcoholic beverage. tions since 2016. Shackelford was arShackelford denied drinking anything, but rested and booked into the officer observed an the Lafourche Parish open container of alco- Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was hol inside the vehicle. Shackelford submit- booked on the four conted to a field sobriety test tempt warrants, DWI on which he performed (4th Offense), and drivpoorly. He then refused ing under suspension. to submit to a breatha- He was additionally lyzer test, but the officer charged with speeding obtained a warrant to and driving with an open have his blood tested container. Bail is set at and the results are $52,400, and he has pending. The officer also also been ordered to pay discovered Shackelford $619 in fines and costs.
Arrest reports
The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 Golden Meadow Police Department Tracy Shackelford, 42, Golden Meadow. D.W.I.-4th and subsequent offenses (Felony). Contempt of court (4 CTS). Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses. SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Brandon Chaisson, 29, Bourg. Fugitive. Adonis Collins, 22, Schriever. Violation of probation/parole. Gordon Dufrene, 50, Larose. Aggravated second-degree battery (Felony). Stephen Hutcherson, 34, Raceland. Resisting an officer (Misd) (2 CTS). Katrina Johnson, 25, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Rickey Lefort, 62, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Marquis Lorick, 28, Raceland. Contempt of court. Johnny Morris, 32, Cut Off. Masks or hoods, wearing in public places prohibited (Misd). Criminal trespass-Immovable structure. Michael Oneal, 52, Kenner. Theft (Misd) (Attempted). Savannah Theriot, 23, Houma. Contempt of court. Kenneth Waguespack Jr., 43, Madisonville. Fugitive. Louisiana State Police James LaRue, 50, Rayne. D.W.I.-1st offense (Misd). Roddy Hebert, 46, Belle Rose. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Violations of registration provisions (Misd). Thibodaux Police Dept. Louis Lawrence III, 34, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Travis Morvant, 42, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Cruelty to the infirmed (Felony). SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Dorie Bourg, 36, Galliano. Contempt of court. Alton Guidry, 36, Cut Off. Distribution of methampheta-
mine (Felony). Contempt of court (9 CTS). Louis Jacobs Jr., 47, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Hanna Lambert, 28, Rayne. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Jarvis Landor, 33, St. James. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Xylina Le, 34, Des Allemands. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Possession of marijuana 1st offense (Misd). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Devante Mathews, 21, Montegut. Second-degree murder (Felony). Shelly Trosclair, 54, Marerro. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Trey Verdin, 21, Bourg. Fugitive. Louisiana State Police Trent Loupe, 29, Raceland. Driving on roadway laned for traffic. D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .15 to .19) (Misd). Golden Meadow Police Department Sasha Lovretich, 52, Galliano. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Thibodaux Police Dept. Andrea Williams, 36, Simple battery. SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 Thibodaux Police Dept. Andrew Badeaux Jr., 51, Lockport. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony). Troynell Triggs, 19, Raceland. Entry on or remaining in places after being forbidden. Antoine Westley, 25, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. Lafourche Sheriff’s Office Terry Braud Sr., 62, Schriever. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Earl Brown III, 30, Lockport. Violation of protective orders (Misd). Christopher Camack, 19, Baker. Contempt of court. Jonathan Castagnetta, 36, Cut Off. Contempt of court. Stephen Hutcherson, 34, Raceland. Violation of probation/parole. Misty Kliebert, 32, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Crystal Lafont, 38, Galliano. Simple burglary-Immovable structure. Resisting an officer (Misd). Terrence Young, 39, Thi-
bodaux. Possession with intent to distribute Hydrocodone. Possession with intent to distribute Ocycodone. Possession of marijuana 3rd and subsequent offenses (Felony). Possession with intent to distribute Heroin. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Pos-
session with intent to distribute methamphetamine (Felony). Sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited (Misd). Golden Meadow Police Department Devin Danos, 23, Golden Meadow. Fugitive.
LPSO hosting two free hunter education field days
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host two free Hunter Education Field Days in September for anyone age 10 or older that has completed the home study course. The first Field Day will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range located at 3451 Hwy. 182, Raceland. The second Field Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range. As an alternative to the traditional two-day classroom course, a Home Study Course is available online through the LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website. Those who complete the home
study course must take their completion voucher to a “Field Day” to complete their hunter education. Entry to the Field Day will be denied unless the completed forms are presented. There will be a written test required to complete the Field Day. Class size is limited. Advance registration is required. Firearms and ammunition should not be brought to this course, but snacks are permitted. For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 3874480 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email Lieutenant Nolan Smith at nolansmith@lpso.net.
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Lafourche Parish Council action from Sept. 10 meeting
Here is a rundown of action taken during Tuesday night’s, Sept. 10, Lafourche Parish Council meeting. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted. ACTION: Accepted the minutes of the Aug. 27 regular session. ACTION: Approved a 4-way stop at the corner of E. Winder Road and Due Street, Thibodaux, and providing four “Handicap Persons in Area” signs. ACTION: Approved a residential property lease agreement with Mark G. Theriot and Linda Theriot for property acquired through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. ACTION: Approved a donation with Drainage District No. 1 for the donation of one E85 R-Series Bobcat Compact Excavator. ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement with Bourbier Paradis, L.L.C. ACTION: Approved a servitude agreement with Linette Walker Boquet, Independent Executor of The Estate of Geraldine W. Callahan. ACTION: Appointed Charles Beasley and Terry Hartsock to the Bayou Blue Fire Protection District Board. ACTION: Approved a resolution seeking guidance from the state on the restructure of the CSBG Program. ACTION: Approved a resolution in support of the GOMESA Revenue Sharing Coalition. ACTION: Appointed Shannan Gros to the Lafourche Parish Children and Youth Planning Board representing the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lafourche. ACTION: Appointed Todd Hebert to the Fire Protection District No. 2 Board. ACTION: Appointed Tom Simmons to the Lafourche Parish Communications District Board. ACTION: Appointed Malcolm Cortez to the Fire Protection District No. 8-A Board. ACTION: Appointed Travis Chiasson to the
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Fire Protection District No. 8-C Board. ACTION: Approved the low quote from Andrew Baudoin Bldg. Contractor in the amount of $3,700 concerning the demolition of condemned structure located at 128 West 213th St., Golden Meadow. ACTION: Approved the low quote from Andrew Baudoin Bldg. Contractor in the amount of $4,200 concerning the demolition of condemned structure located at 139 East 152nd St., Cut Off. ACTION: Approved the low quote from Blouin Fence and Shutter, Inc. in the amount of $3,440 concerning the demolition of condemned structure located at 457 St. Patrick St., Raceland. ACTION: Approved the low quote from Blouin Fence and Shutter, Inc. in the amount of $11,840 concerning the demolition of condemned structure located at 1845 Hwy 665, Lot 1, Montegut. ACTION: Approved a Subaward Grant Agreement with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development to receive funding from the Louisiana Workforce Commission to provide services to youth, adult and dislocated workers in the region. ACTION: Approved amendment no. 2 to the grant with the Louisiana Workforce Commission for the program year beginning April 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2020. ACTION: Approved amendment no. 2 to the contract with Picciola & Associates, Inc. for the Road Improvements-Road Sales Tax District No. 2, 4L-Phase 2 project. ACTION: Approved change order no. 3 from Huey Stockstill, LLC for the Road ImprovementsRoad Sales Tax District No. 2, 4L- Phase 2 to increase the contract price by $28,855. ACTION: Approved Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Picciola & Associates, Inc., for the
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Road ImprovementsRoad Sales Tax District No. 2, 4L-Phase 2 ACTION: Approved the low bid of LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC in the amount of $138,228 for the Lockport Boat Launch Rehabilitation & Repair Project. ACTION: Approved Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for contractor services relative to disaster debris removal and recovery services.
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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: Q&A: Open state House seat in Lafourche draws three candidates By Julia Arenstam / Daily Comet Staff Writer
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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