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Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019
Early Voting for Oct. 12 elections this week
Early voting for the Oct. 12 election will be held all of next week beginning Saturday, Sept. 28 and running through October 5, (with the excepW tion of Sunday, Sept. 29). Below is a rundown of statewide and local candidates, along with four Constitutional Amendments that will be appearing on the ballot. Incumbents are denoted with an asterisk (*), Republicans with an (R), Democrats with a (D), Independents with an (I), and Libertarians with an (L). STATEWIDE See Voting Page 3-A
MEETINGS MONDAY, SEPT. 30 TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW 7:00 p.m. 107 Jervis Drive Golden Meadow
LOCKPORT AMERICAN LEGION POST 83 7:00 p.m. 921 Veterans - Lockport TUESDAY, OCT. 1
LADY OF THE SEA GENERAL HOSPITAL 12-Noon The Learning Center 200 W. 134th Place
LEEVILLE CULTURAL PRESERVATION COM. 6:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Bldg. Hwy. 3235 - Galliano
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2 FIRE DISTRICT #9 6:30 p.m. Gheens Community Ctr. 1783 LA 654
LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 7:00 p.m. 805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux
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Energy World is still on track with a major project goal expected to be met in 2020. The Greater Lafourche Port Commis• Designs are in progress for sion released a State of the Port update a new road and bridge project at Monday, detailing the progress of several the South Lafourche Airport. multi-million dollar projects that are • Applied for a $14.7 million planned for the port. federal grant to build a new Y “In the next several years, you will bridge in Port Fourchon to resee large-scale investments being made place the now-demolished by our Port and other partners to not Chevron Bridge. only move our Parish forward, but to t • New funding for the comprovide more in the way of mitigation to pletion elevated La. 1 V S protect our entire MATHEWS • as GHEENS of• the LOCKPORT • VALENTINE • LAROSE help region as well from Leeville to Golden Meadow. • GALLIANO • GOLDEN MEADOW • LEEVILLE • GRAND ISLE sitesCto enjoy recreational pursuits such These projects, funded by as kayaking and fishing,” Executive Dipublic and private dollars, the South Lafourche Airport. rector Chett Chiasson said in the report. amount to about $1.7 billion being inThe commission is building a new Ongoing Port projects include: vested into Lafourche Parish’s 10th ward three-lane lift bridge over Bayou • The Port Commission is preparing over the next several years, Chiasson Lafourche and a new two-lane road beto submit the final feasibility report to said. tween La. 1 and La. 3235 to connect the the Army Corps of Engineers needed to The Port Commission received airport in Galliano with La. 1 and Port dredge Belle Pass to 50 feet and build a a $16.4 million federal grant last year to Fourchon. deepwater rig repair facility. build a new bridge and roadway around See Port Fourchon Page 3-A • The $900 million LNG project by By Julia Arenstam Daily Comet Staff Writer
Our community loses another local music legend By Randi Doucet, Contributing Writer
“Joie de vivre” was not simply a phrase that appeared in one or two of Leroy Martin’s songs; it was a way of life for him. Leroy was born on August 4, 1929 and raised in Golden Meadow. His love affair with music began at a young age after his uncles introduced him to the magic of a guitar, and sprung into a career when he replaced a guitarist in Dudley Bernard’s band, the “Southern Serenaders” in 1947. He would go on to form “The Rebels” in 1955 and join “The Vikings”, as well as enter into the world of record production in the 1960’s with Vin Bruce’s Cajun album for Swallow Records. Later he produced the national hit for Joe Barry and JIN records, “I’m A Fool to Care.” He supervised many recording sessions at Cosimo’s Studio in New Orleans, including his own hits, “Born to be a Loser” and “There Goes That Train.” His work in music also led him to be a longstanding regular disc jockey for KTIB, where he took the opportunity to meet artists from across the country, most notably Elvis Presley before his rise to fame. While in 1994 he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and appointed to the Louisiana Music Commission by Governor Edwin Edwards, it was in 1995 Leroy’s dream of recording his own French Cajun songs came true when he produced “Leroy Martin Cajun Folk Songs, Fun Songs, & Love Songs” CD. Within the liner notes of the album, Martin says, “I have never
pretended to be a great singer, which is why I spent most of my life promoting artists whom I thought were, but I did feel I could interpret a song and since I wrote every song on this CD, I know that every note comes from my heart and soul.” In 2011, at the age of 82, Leroy recorded and released a two-disk 60-track album entitled “My Old Swamp Pops, My Old Friends and Some New Stuff”. The album certainly showcased his sentiments he shared in 1994.
Late port commissioner’s brother temporarily joins board
CUT OFF, LA – At a special meeting held Wednesday, Rodney Gisclair was sworn into office as an interim port commissioner for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Rodney takes his place at Seat B, which was left vacant by the passing of his brother, longtime commissioner Perry Gisclair, who was killed Sept. 12 when a tractor he was riding on in Galliano was struck by another vehicle. Commissioner John Melancon nominated Rodney Gisclair to act as the interim commissioner for Seat B on the eight-member board. Gisclair was the lone nominee, and all of the commissioners voted in favor of him.
While a ceremonial swearing in will happen at the board’s regular meeting on October 9, Wednesday’s action was mandated by the state to facilitate the time needed for Rodney to acclimate himself to his newest duties as a commissioner. With a special election tabbed for the spring, Rodney said he’s simply filling in for his brother until another candidate emerges that will ultimately be elected to Seat B in the coming months. “My brother was an amazing man, and his legend will always live on. I look forward to doing right by him in my interim capacity on this board,” Rodney said. See Commissioner Page 3-A
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Rodney Gisclair, right, is sworn in as interim Port Commissioner for Seat B by Legal Counsel Bryce Autin at a special meeting on September 25. GLPC
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Sunday, September 29, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Eucharistic Procession to take place October 5
calendar of events news to use
LCOA hosting annual Health Fair
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. will host their annual Health Fair on October 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office located at 4876 Hwy 1 in Mathews, Suite 100. Flu shots will be given free of charge. LCOA will also provide transportation to and from the Health Fair for anyone 60 and older. Deadline to RSVP for transportation is October 1. Call Chantell to reserve your flu shot by October 4 at 985-532-0457. __________________
SL Quarterback Club to meet Mon.
The South Lafourche Quarterback Club will meet on Monday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Lafourche School High Cafeteria. Please come out and join the discussion of Tarpon Football. A meal will be provided. __________________
GM Rotary Club to host Shrimp Boil Off
The Rotary Club of Golden Meadow will host their annual Shrimp Boil-Off at Oakridge Park in Golden Meadow on Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. till. The fee is $15 per person, ages 13 and up, and covers all-you-can-eat boiled shrimp, while supplies last. Sponsorships are available and boiling teams can sign up by calling Frank Boura at (985) 665-1220 or messaging the Club through their Facebook page, Rotary Club of Golden Meadow. Lotto Numbers for September 25, 2019 11 - 15 - 16 27 - 28 - 32
Next Drawing: $575,000* - 9/28/19
Powerball Numbers 37 - 43 - 44 - 45 - 53 -- 25 Next Drawing: $50,000,000* - 9/28/19 *Estimated Jackpots
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06 - 14 - 24 - 42 - 46 - 09 Next Drawing: $40,000,000* - 9/27/19
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The Bayou Lafourche Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will have their Eucharistic Procession on October 5. Schedule of events is listed below: At 8 a.m. in Golden Meadow, Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor; 9:30 a.m. in Golden Meadow, procession departs by boat from Our Lady of Prompt Succor; 11:30 a.m., procession arrives in Larose at Our Lady of the Rosary; 12:30 p.m., procession departs from Our Lady of the Rosary by fire truck; 1:30 p.m., procession arrives in Thibodaux at St. Joseph Cemetery, then departs on foot; 2:15 p.m. arrives on foot at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; 2:45 p.m., Benediction. For more information contact Trisha, tduet@htdiocese.org, 985-475-5428; Greg, 985-637-8198; or Facebook at Bayou Lafourche Eucharistic Procession. ___________________
Lockport KC having Sunday dinner
The Lockport KC’s will hold a fundraiser dinner on Sunday, September 29 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Hamburger steaks with mashed potatoes, sweet peas, salad and bread are on the menu for only $8. Dine in or take it to go. Drinks and desserts will also be available. __________________
Gheens Needy Family Organization dinner Sunday
The next Gheens Needy Family Organization dinner will be held on September 29th at the Gheens Community Center. Menu will consist of jambalaya, petit pois peas, salad and bread for a donation of $8. Desserts and drinks will also be available to purchase. Meals will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ___________________
First Baptist Church in GM to host devotional, Oct. 1
First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow, 187 Oakridge Drive, will have a women’s devotional on October 1. From 5 to 5:40 p.m. will be supper, gumbo and potato salad, with devotional starting after by Nikki Orgeron. ___________________
Commodities being distributed Mon.
The Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc. and Catholic Charities will be giving out Commodities for Seniors 60 years of age and older who qualify financially on the dates and times as follows: - Monday, September 30th @ Cut Off Youth Center from 7:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A hectic few weeks find you looking forward to some time off, Aries. You may have to finish some complicated tasks first to free up moments for relaxation. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week, feelings that have been simmering just under the surface come to light. Clear the air and you’ll discover everything was just miscommunication. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 There’s more going on with friends than meets the eye, Gemini. Do not rush to think something negative is going on. Keep an open mind and you could be surprised. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Temporary responsibilities at work have you feeling a tad overwhelmed, Cancer. This project was put in your hands, so you will have to see it through to the end. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Talk things through with a close friend before you swing into action, Leo. Sometimes it is better to have a springboard for ideas to see if things are truly feasible.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be having doubts about just where the future will bring you. But you don’t have to be looking too far ahead for the time being. Focus on the here and now. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 It is sometimes good to look at the world through rose-colored glasses, Libra. However, do not let this cloud reality to the point that you do not see the truth. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You are so busy with various activities that it is impossible to be bored for the next several days. You may be able to eke out a little time to recharge if you delegate. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, new friends come into your life this week. It’s an exciting opportunity to get to know new faces. You can benefit from expanding your social network. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Avoid a knee-jerk reaction to a stressful situation, Capricorn. You may find that not all stress is bad; some can spur you to accomplish things you never imagined.
Letters and Opinions
Louisiana’s in a crisis: Time to demand a plan
Gifford Briggs, President of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association
If ever there was a reason for voters to wake up and get to the polls this October, this is it. Hardworking Louisiana citizens are losing jobs, people are fleeing the state, and economic growth continues to lag behind the rest of the nation. While lower taxes and less regulation have helped unleash the American workforce to create jobs and opportunity across the nation, people across the Pelican State continue to suffer. To be blunt, we are in crisis. Let’s talk first about jobs, one of the best indicators of a state’s health. We are losing jobs - a lot of them. From July 2018 to July 2019, Louisiana lost 1,000 jobs – the only state to lose jobs over that time period. Every job loss represents one fewer table that gets food put on it. It likely represents one more new Texas license plate. Of the twelve southern states, Louisiana is the only one with a receding labor force. Mississippi, that’s right Mississippi, created 19,000 more jobs than we did in the last year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Texas created 335,600 more jobs than the Pelican State. Meanwhile, leaders from Baton Rouge are strangling Louisiana’s energy sector and demonizing our industry job creators. A new national study by 24/7 Wall Street found Lafayette’s metro area, the heart of our oil and gas industry, had the nation’s thirdhighest loss of jobs over the past five years, a stark contrast to 106 consecutive months of U.S. job growth. Bottom line: the Texodus is alive and well. Then as we zero in to the specifics of Louisiana’s oil and gas industry, there’s no way to sugar coat it: we are experiencing historically low drilling activity. Five active rigs in South Louisiana? To put this in context, when the crash in the 80’s hit Louisiana hard, billboards in Acadiana read - “Last one to leave, turn out the lights.” South Louisiana had over 55 rigs - ten times that of today - active on land and inland waters. As further evidence of the critical status of the industry in South Louisiana, this August’s state lease sale boasted a shocking total of zero bids. Zero! This is simply unacceptable. In fact, the past 5 lease sales have netted less than $1 milAQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, miscommunication can be a tough hurdle to clear. Make a greater effort to communicate effectively in the coming days and weeks. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Make family your top priority this week, Pisces. Everything else can take a back seat for the time being. There will be time to get everything done.
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lion. This represents huge losses in revenue for our state that likely will have to be made up through increased taxes or reductions in services. With the handcuffing of our energy sector, our communities are weakened and our state is weakened. Enough is enough! The silver lining here is that we are at a crossroads. We have an opportunity in 2019 to change course, to bring back jobs and elect leaders that can help rebuild Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry. In addition to state lawmakers, we will also elect parish councilmen, school board members, sheriffs, and even a Supreme Court justice. But no single decision will impact our economic future more than the choice we will make for governor. So please join me in calling on the candidates to provide a bold, ambitious plan to bring back jobs and unleash the power of our state’s bedrock industry. It is our duty to hold those asking for our vote accountable for the wellbeing of our hardworking citizens that make up Louisiana’s economy. All you have to do is take the time to ask them about their position on specific policy solutions. Ask them: What’s your plan to resurrect Louisiana’s energy industry? How will you work to bring jobs and investments back to South Louisiana? Louisiana workers and families want to thrive along with the rest of the nation, instead of looking for work in Texas. Join us in talking to candidates and demand a plan. Together, you and I – along with thousands of our friends and neighbors across the state – can break the broken status quo and bring jobs and opportunity to Louisiana.
Giving back to Veterans giveaway
Dr. Curtis Zeringue and his team at Bayou Dental Care of Raceland, will be hosting a Giving Back to Veterans Giveaway. This Veteran’s Day, we are asking for your help to serve those who have served us. Dr. Curtis Zeringue of Bayou Dental Care has witnessed firsthand the way our military men and women come home to limited government budgets and long waitlists at the VA. He is a Vietnam Veteran where he served our country for 3 years. That’s why this Veteran’s Day, we’re asking for your help to serve those who have served us. The news is full of stories about veterans who have needlessly suffered this neglect and it’s heartbreaking that these heroes, those of whom have valiantly served our great nation are forgotten, cast aside, and left to fend for themselves. If you know of a vet who needs ANY type of dental care our practice offers (anything from a basic filling, to braces, veneers, implants or stabilizing dentures) we want to help them. This Veteran’s Day, we’re going to give ONE Veteran in need the dental care they truly deserve. Grand Prize: We’re going to cover 100% of the cost, even if they’re not our patient, for up to $15,000 worth of treatment. We will also give two
2nd place winners a $500 Gift Card to be used for any treatment or service at our dental practice. And lastly, three 3rd place winners will win an Oral B Vitality Toothbrush. If you know someone who has served our great country and would like them to be a part of this contest, go to our Facebook page and follow the links provided in the Veteran’s Day post. Tell us their story and how to contact them. Deadline for story submissions is
Are you stressed out?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
The American Psychological Association reports Americans are stressed about money. Stress about money and finances appears to have a significant impact on Americans’ lives according to the Association. Nearly three quarters (72 percent) of adults report feeling stressed about money at least some of the time and nearly one-quarter say that they experience extreme stress about money (22 percent rate their stress about money during the past month as an 8,9, or 10 on a 10-point scale). In some cases, people are even putting their health care needs on hold because of financial concerns. Nearly one in five Americans say that they have either considered skipping or skipped going to the doctor in the past year when they needed health care because of financial concerns. The United States is the world’s richest country, with a gross domestic product nearly double that of the runner up, yet our economic inequality is among the highest in the world. The Great Recession may have officially ended, but most American households face stagnant wages and increasing debt many Americans are actually considered to be poorer than they were a decade ago. Our worries over money are creating a more stressful nation. Americans are working for wages sometimes are low as $7.50 an hour as one person recently reported to me. Thus, many Americans are working longer hours and sometimes two jobs to just pay the rent and buy food. Many senior adults are working into their eighties so they can buy groceries and pay on their medical bills. Our stress level is detrimental to our health. Bad health does not make us feel like working more, leads to depression, inactivity and drug and alcohol dependency. According to Dr.
Oct. 11. Then, look for the post with their story on our Facebook page, facebook.com/BayouDentalCare and like it. The story with the most likes will determine the winning veteran so share the post with all your friends and family. Our goal is that this Veteran’s Day we’ll be able to serve someone who so bravely served you, me, and the rest of our nation. The winners will be announced on November 11. Dr. Curtis Zeringue
Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University, stress causes anxiousness, nervousness, distraction, excessive worry, internal pressure and changes in sleep patterns. These emotional states can then begin to affect a person’s outward appearance. Someone who is stressed out may appear unusually anxious, distracted, self-absorbed, irritable or angry. If stress lasts a long time the results are excessive fatigue, depression, thoughts of suicide, headaches, nausea and vomiting, chest pain or pressure, heart racing, dizziness, restlessness, shortness of breath and more. If you are chronically stressed, Waldinger, has some suggestions for one, exercise. Federal health officials recommend 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every day. Daily prayer or meditation can make a big difference. An old song says, “Oh what peace we often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.” Waldinger also states the importance of breathing. “Watch your breathing; people who get upset a lot breathe very rapidly and shallowly and it creates more anxiety. Breathing slowly from the abdomen helps slow the stress response,” he says. Waldinger said, “Don’t overdo alcohol. An extra drink seems to relax you but will only disturb your sleep and will act as a depressant.” Since money is such an American issue be on the lookout for a better paying job and be willing to prepare, train, educate and even relocate in order to move up in the financial pay scale. Do not take your financial situation as being final. Many senior adults into their eighties work 10 to 30 hours a week to stay active and to keep food on the table. Be aggressive and don’t let stress rob you of a quality life.
Contact Glenn at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com
Martin
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And while he enjoyed his career in music, Leroy also felt called to public service. A member of the Louisiana National Guard, he also served in the Public Assessors Office. In 1983, after thirty years in the office, he ran for Lafourche Parish Tax Assessor. After winning in 1985, he served Lafourche for four terms, succeed by his son upon retirement in 2001. His contributions towards the Parish however extended past the Assessors Office, also serving on the Lafourche Drainage District board. His passion for the community and culture of deep South Louisiana also motivated him to contribute a weekly newspaper column about local history, and his hunger to learn anything and everything was never satiated. His daughter, Lisa, recalls “Not long ago, he said, ‘When you’re old, you want to learn. When you’re young, you have to learn. He wanted to know everything about technology.” His granddaughter and best friend joyfully assisted him in expanding his knowledge. In respect to his passing at age 90, his family expressed that what will be missed the most is “his wittiness, he was always cracking a joke, always smiling, always giving.”
Commissioner From 1-A
Board President Chuckie Cheramie said he was pleased that Rodney answered the call to fill in for his brother during a difficult time for everyone, as the entire South Lafourche community still grieves the loss of Mr. Perry. “These types of
changes are always difficult,” he said. “Losing Mr. Perry has been so tough for all of us on this board, but we are appreciative that his brother has graciously agreed to serve on this board in the interim.” Candidates interested in running for Seat B will have to qualify between Jan. 8 and Jan. 10. The special primary election will take place on April 4, followed by a general election on May 9 if needed. A formal swearing in ceremony for Rodney will take place during the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s regular meeting at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9. The family of Perry will be awarded a plaque in his honor during the meeting.
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“This $35 million project that has grant, capital outlay, port and Lafourche Parish Government money attached to it will set us down the path to having an industrial park on the same footprint as our airport in the next few years,” Chiasson said. The application for a federal grant to rebuild a bridge in Port Fourchon would cover over half the estimated $24.5 million cost. The old Chevron Bridge, also known as the Fourchon swing bridge, over Pass Fourchon was demolished by the parish in 2018. Significant progress has also been made on funding for the elevation of La. 1 from Leeville to Golden Meadow. The state legislature passed a bill this year dedicated $150 million to the project. “Our approach has been one of adapting to changes and being frugal with our spending in order to place ourselves in a position where we
can commit upwards of $25 million for the LA 1 project, as we recently announced,” Chiasson said. “Those funding sources along with $25 million from private industry will allow for the completion of the elevated portion of LA Hwy 1 between Leeville and Golden Meadow in the coming years.” — Daily Comet Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7636 or julia.arenstam @houmatoday.com. Follow her on Twitter at @JuliaArenstam.
Voting
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All list Baton Rouge addresses unless noted otherwise. Governor: Ralph Abraham (R); Oscar “Omar” Dantzler, DHammond; John Bel Edwards* (D); Gary Landrieu, I-Metairie; Patrick “Live Wire” Landry, R-New Orleans; Eddie Rispone (R). Lieutenant Governor: Willie Jones, D-New Orleans; William “Billy” Nungesser*, R-Belle Chasse. Secretary of State: Kyle Ardoin* (R); “Gwen” Collins-Greenup, D-Clinton; Thomas J. Kennedy III, R-Metairie; Amanda “Jennings” Smith, R-Bastrop. Attorney General: Ike Jackson Jr., D-Plaquemine; Jeff Landry*, RBroussard. Treasurer: Derrick Edwards, D-Harvey; Teresa Kenny, no partyNew Orleans; John M. Schroder* (R). Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry: Marguerite Green, D-New Orleans; Charlie Greer, D-Natchez; Michael G. “Mike” Strain*, R-Covington; Peter Williams (D); Bradley Zaunbrecher, REgan. Commissioner of Insurance: James J. “Jim” Donelon*, R-Metairie; “Tim” Temple (R). Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 3: “Sandy” LeBlanc Holloway*, RThibodaux; Janice Perea, R-Houma. State Senate District 20: Brenda Leroux
Babin, D-Houma; Damon J. Baldone, R-Houma; Michael “Big Mike” Fesi, R-Houma; Jerry “Truck” Gisclair, D-Larose; Shane Swan, R-Houma. State Representative District 54: Reggie P. Bagala, R-Lockport; Ernest Boudreaux, RLockport; Donny Lerille, R-Larose. LAFOURCHE PARISH All list Thibodaux addresses unless noted otherwise. District Judge 17th Judicial District Court, Division C: Marla Abel (R); Rene C. Gautreaux (I); Todd Joffrion (R). Sheriff: Craig Jaccuzzo, no party-Houma; Thomas Rodrigue, R-Cut Off; Craig Webre* (R). Parish President: Archie Chaisson III, RLockport; Joseph “Joe” Fertitta (R); Luci Sposito (R). PARISH COUNCIL District 1: Jerry Jones* (D); Burnell Tolbert (D); Jimmie Wilson (no party); Earl Woods Jr. (D). District 2: William “T-Boo” Adams (R); Niles Riche (R). District 5: Albert Louis Martin Jr., no party-Houma; James “Jim” Wendell, no partyHouma. District 6: Spence Cressionie, no partyGheens; Corey Perrillioux, no party-Raceland. District 8: Alices P. Adams, no party-Cut Off; “D’Lynn” Boudreaux, RCut Off. District 9: Will Lasseigne, no party-Galliano; Daniel Lorraine*, I-Golden Meadow. Voters will also decide on the following four
Sunday, September 29, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
Constitutional Amendments: Amendment 1: Offshore Goods Property Tax Exemption. A vote for would create a property tax exemption for certain goods destined for the Outer Continental Shelf. A vote against would continue such taxation unless ruled unconstitutional under the U.S. Commerce Clause. Amendment 2: Adds Schools to the Education Excellence Fund. A vote for would allow the Education Excellence Fund to finance three more schools and public TV. A vote against would keep the Fund’s money limited to the current re-
cipients. Amendment 3: Board of Tax Appeals Jurisdiction. A vote for would allow the Board of Tax Appeals to rule on constitutional questions. A vote against would continue to assign constitutional questions in tax disputes only to the courts. Amendment 4: New Orleans Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing. A vote for would give New Orleans the ability to create a residential property tax exemption for affordable housing developments. A vote against would keep the current property tax structure in New Orleans.
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• I WILL secure 100,000 owed to Golden Meadow for seawall repairs. • I WILL secure funding and votes to assure airport corridor and new Galliano bridge after 4 failed attemps over the last 16 years.
• I WILL unlock $100,000 sitting unused in the recreation fund to bring handicapped and new equipment to our beautiful park.
WILL LASSEIGNE Start a revolution at the ballot box
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✓ Lifelong Resident of Lafourche Parish ✓ Husband and Father ✓ Loyola University College of Law: Juris Doctor, Law, 1992 ✓ Loyola University: Bachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice ✓ Nicholls State University: Associate’s Degree, Criminal Justice ✓ National Sheri ’s Institute: Graduate, Class President ✓ Lafourche Parish Sheri (1992-present) ✓ S.E. LA Criminalistics Lab: Chairman ✓ Louisiana Sheri ’s Association and National Sheri ’s Association: Past President ✓ Louisiana State Police: Trooper First Class (1982-1991) ✓ Lafourche Parish Sheri ’s O ce: Deputy (1980-1982) ✓ Thibodaux Police: Patrolman (1980)
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Police Social Services Transitional Work Program Reserve (volunteer) Division Sex O ender Accountability Bicycle Patrol Tra c Division School Resource O cers Pre-trial Home Incarceration Misdemeanor Probation Daily Meals for Senior Citizens and Head Start Expanded D.A.R.E Youth Summer Camp Explorer Youth Program College Scholarship Fund Christmas Bike Giveaway “Safetyville” Museum Exhibit Supervised Visitation and Exchange Center Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) and RadKIDS Concealed Handgun Training Lafourche Crime Stoppers Lafourche Parish Drug Treatment Court Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex National Accreditation Multi-agency Information Technology System
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What a Life!
By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son shows us God’s mercy for everyone
Some of Jesus’ parables are famous not just among Christians, but among people of various religions. The parable of the Prodigal Son is a good example. It talks about a person being lost and restored, about God’s mercy and how we can be resentful of God’s divine love for others. Author Flor McCarthy summarizes this account in this way: “The story of the Prodigal Son is a story about hearts: selfish hearts and generous hearts, closed hearts and open hearts, cold hearts and warm hearts, broken hearts and joyful hearts, unrepentant hearts and repentant hearts, unforgiving hearts, resentful hearts and grateful hearts.” The heart is a symbol for what is most personal about ourselves. Having our physical hearts examined is important for our health. We also need to be attentive to our spiritual hearts. The problem here is how to examine our hearts. When we have a physical heart examination, the doctor can listen to our heart. If something does not sound right, the doctor can see to it that we take additional tests to investigate the problem. Still, how do we examine our spiritual hearts? Let us look at the hearts of both sons and their father in this parable to see if we can recognize something of ourselves in them. The younger son had a restless heart, never content with what he had. He wanted to break away from his family to experience what was on the other side of the fence. In doing so, he did not care about whom he hurt in the process. By asking for his inheritance from his father, he was, in a way, saying that he wished his father were dead. All he wanted was the money, not the priceless family relationship with his father. He allowed his restless heart to lead him away from what was the most precious thing he had in life. We often repeat this story in our lives today. We allow the egotistical and selfish desires of our heart to take over. We fail to think about the consequences of our actions. We become consumed by the objects of our desires and do whatever we have to do to possess them. A person with this kind of heart is blind to the needs of others. This kind of heart disease constricts the person so much that he or she cannot see beyond themselves. They have shrunk their world to the size of something very small and they cannot see anything outside themselves. The older son’s heart disease was very different. Resentment seemed to have taken up a permanent home
in his heart. When he saw how graciously and generously his father was treating his younger brother, he had no capacity for a joyful response. His focus was only on his own life. The person with this kind of heart cannot enter the world of others. They can neither understand, nor do they wish to understand, the joys and sorrows of another. If they do not benefit personally from some situation, they do not want anyone else to benefit either.
This kind of diseased heart is angry whenever anyone else should receive special treatment. They become resentful when good things happen to others. Isn’t that a sad kind of heart disease? It is filled with envy, jealousy and small-mindedness that trap its owner in a very small cage. Finally, we come to the heart of the Father. What a wonderfully healthy heart he had. He accepted both of his sons, though he did not agree with what they
did. He loved them completely, showing understanding, acceptance, and most of all, a divine forgiveness. His heart was completely open.
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
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 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
Holy Savior Church
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
God. May we always know and experience God’s warm and loving heart. May we freely and fully enter this divine and loving heart.
This is the heart that God shows to each of us. Nothing we have ever done could keep us out of the heart of our loving and all-forgiving
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
Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.
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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
Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m. Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
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
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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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
More than 65 honored at Lafourche Pride Awards
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre honored law enforcement officers and local heroes at the 2019 Lafourche Pride Awards held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Wellness Center at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. More than 65 Sheriff’s Office employees and citizens were honored for feats of bravery, exceptional work, and dedication to public service during the 26th annual awards program. The event is sponsored and organized by the Lafourche Deputies Association. Captain Jessica Bordelon was awarded the Sheriff’s Star, which is considered one of the highest honors at the Sheriff’s Office. Captain Bordelon was recog-
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nized primarily for her outstanding work as coordinator of the Transition Team for the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. She was part of the project from the identification of a funding source, through planning and construction, and the transition from the old jail into the new Correctional Complex. Her efforts largely aided in the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex becoming a model for corrections and criminal justice reforms in the state of Louisiana. Captain Bordelon is also the warden at the Transitional Work Program located on U.S. Highway 90 in Raceland. Sergeant Karyn Dardar, Deputy Latifa Williams, and Major Marty Dufrene all received Distinguished Service medals for their work on the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex project. Every member of the Transition Team also received commendations. Sergeant Robert Mason, Deputy Lesley Hill, and Correctional Officer Charles Todaro also received Distinguished Service awards. Deputy Madeline Leboeuf was awarded a Purple Heart medal for an attack by an inmate,
and three correctional officers – Anthony Borne, Erica Chiasson, and Mark Barrett – were honored with lifesaving awards for intervening in the attack. Gia Gervais, a 38year-old woman with Down Syndrome, was also honored with a Lifesaving medal for contacting emergency services in April 2019 when her mother, Ruby, was having a heart attack. Gia was able to convey important information to dispatchers at her mother’s most desperate time of need. Others receiving Lifesaving awards included Lt. Brett Exnicious, Deputy Harry Guillot, former Chaplain Jim Duck, and William Simmons, a Nicholls State University student. The LPSO Narcotics Section and DEA Task Force Group 3 received a unit commendation for their efforts in an international narcotics investigation which has led to more than 40 arrests in Lafourche Parish and the seizure of 90 pounds of methamphetamine, five kilograms of cocaine, as well as other drugs, over a dozen guns, and more than a quarter of a million dollars. Additionally, several investigators were honored as part of the unit into the investigation of a double homicide in Larose which led to multiple convictions. The Transitional Work
Program and the Criminal Investigations Division also received unit commendations for outstanding work in the past year. Individual employees receiving commendations were Reserve Lieutenant Tim Wisinger, Sergeant Blake Thibodaux, Sergeant Todd Prevost, Sergeant Derek Champagne, Sergeant Marissa Dufrene, Sergeant Keniyelle Frank, Sergeant Lance Leblanc, Deputy Jamaal King, Deputy Steven Pitts, Deputy Justin Benoit, and Deputy Joe Fanguy. Terrebonne 911 and citizens Dakota Gary and Jonathan Bridier also received commendations. In other awards, Penne Carpenter, who owns several Domino’s Pizza franchises in the area, was honored with a Humanitarian Award for her donations to
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Captain Jessica Bordelon is pictured with her family and Sheriff Webre. She is the 2019 recipient of the Sheriff’s Star. local law enforcement and unwavering support. Captain Karla Beck was also honored as the Lafourche Deputies Association 2019 Outstanding Member of the Year. Sheriff Webre also recognized the 2019 retirees, including Bobby Gideon who retires this year with 31 years of service. Other retirees included Denise Boudreaux (16 years),
Chris Arceneaux (16 years), Mark Bartnesky (12 years), Barry Hebert (11 years), and Rickey Lorensen (10 years).
Getting the JOB DONE! Secured funding for Golden Meadow Skate Park - $340,000
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Facts not Promises
DANIEL LORRAINE
October 12, 2019 Early Voting- September 28 to October 5
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Brady Daigle, a Critical Care Paramedic/Operations Manager with Lafourche Ambulance District No.1, was recently recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 30 consecutive years as a Nationally Registered EMT. This distinction is an honor held by few EMTs. Daigle was Nationally Registered as an EMT in 1989, became a Nationally Registered Paramedic in 1992, was promoted to Operations Manager of Lafourche Ambulance District No. 1 in 2004, was chosen as the 2008 Employee of the Year from Lafourche Chamber of Commerce and in 2016 he successfully completed and tested to become a Nationally Registered Critical Care Paramedic, all while serving the citizens of the Tenth Ward in South Lafourche Parish for the past 27 years.
Generous donation leads to new Student Media Center
The Nicholls State University student-led Colonel Media Group will soon have a space to prepare them for the evolving media landscape, thanks to a donation from Corey and Tina Callais. The family donated $295,000 to create the Desalvo-Callais Family Convergence Media Center. The center will bring together the various student media publications currently spread across campus. Corey (BS ‘87) and Tina DeSalvo Callais (BA ‘81) are Nicholls alums who both worked in broadcasting. Now the chairman of United Community Bank, Pelican Waste and Callais Capital Management, Corey previously served as general manager for
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Continued Progress
DANIEL LORRAINE
October 12, 2019 Early Voting- September 28 to October 5
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KLEB-AM and KBAUFM Radio and as CEO of Callais Cablevision. A 1982 inductee into the Nicholls Hall of Fame, Tina became the first female play-by-play announcer in Louisiana as part of a 30-plus year career in radio and television journalism. She is also a criticallyacclaimed author and has published eight books. “Nicholls provided a great education for Corey and me. The mass com department is where I got my start. The university as a whole has helped so many of the people in our community and people whom we’ve worked with over the years too. Giving back to help Nicholls move the communication department into the future is really important to our family because we know how important a role it plays in so many careers,” she said. “Journalism and media are changing. You may file a story in print but also release a blog post and create a video to go with it. Having everyone in one place will help them replicate what is happening in the real world.” The new space will be located adjacent to the Mary and Al Danos
Caption: Nicholls Foundation Executive Director Jeremy Becker, Nicholls President Dr. Jay Clune, Nicholls First Lady Allison Clune, Hal Callais, Kristen Callais, Corey Callais, Tina Desalvo Callais, Nicholas Callais, Nicholls Mass Communication Department Head Dr. James Stewart, Development Officer Hillary Charpentier. Theater, across the lobby from the Bob Blazer TV Studio. Construction on phases one and two are expected to be complete by early 2020. Within this new space, students will be able to share content across multiple platforms while working in a learning environment that more closely resembles industry settings. Included will be a public relations office, a photo studio, a conference room and a large, open workspace where student journalists from the Nicholls Worth, La Pirogue, KNSU Radio and KNSU TV can work together. “This space will allow students working on various projects to share space, content and ideas way more efficiently than they have been,” said Dr. James Stewart, mass
communications department head. Accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, the Nicholls Department of Mass Communications is a leader in the South for communication education. Naming rights opportunities are still available. The Nicholls State University Foundation plans to use these to create a $250,000 endowment through both large and small donations to maintain the space and upgrade equipment as needed. For more information about the program, call 448-4586 or visit https://www.nicholls.e du/maco. To donate, contact the Nicholls Foundation at 4484136.
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Sunday, September 29, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
HOMES
For Sale: Three bedroom furnished home. Located on Hwy 308, Larose, North of the Intracoastal Bridge. Asking $132,000. Call 985-772-5467 FMI. _________________________ 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. _________________________ Mobile Home: For Sale in Cut Off. 2010 River Birch, 16x64, Two bedroom, 2 baths. Open kitchen and living room. Porch, gutters, skirting, blocks, central air and heat. Partially furnished. Excellent condition. Must be moved. Asking $30,000. 985696-0114. _________________________ House For Sale in Cut Off: 108 West 66th Street, two bedroom, one bath. 1100 sg. ft. $65,000. Call (985) 696-6016, leave message. _________________________
BUSINESSES
Warehouse/office for rent: 2000 sq. ft. warehouse with office located on HWY 308 near East 63rd St. in Cut Off. Bayou side is available if needed. Price is negotiable depending on how/what used for. Please call 985-691-3104. _________________________
LAND
Mississippi Hunting Land For Sale: 40 acres “One square block”. Easy access from gravel road, nice fish pond, lots of deer and turkey. Clean power line with box stand. Many extra options, pictures available. Large lease option with purchase. Call for price Bryan 985-696-5550. _________________________
FOR RENT
For Rent: 4 bedroom brick home, newly remodeled in December; located in Cut Off; $865/month, $865/deposit. ALSO, 1 bedroom Apt. $525/month, $525/deposit; Cut off; Utilities Paid. Call John at 398-0179. _________________________
2011 Cherokee Camper Model 28BH, $7000 Extra Equipment
Call 985-860-6702
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: 2 bedroom, 2 bath trailer in Larose on private lot; $750/month. FMI Call 985-6911367, leave voicemail. _________________________ For Rent: One bedroom, one bath studio with kitchenette. $375/month plus utilities. Mathew/Raceland area. Call 985-537-9259 _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, $800/month, $500/deposit; no smoking, no pets; accepting applications; leave message, 985-696-2270. _________________________ For Rent: Three bedroom, one bath apartment; refrigerator and stove. $750/month, $500/deposit. Located in Larose. Call 665-2548. _________________________ 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.
Trailer For Rent: Two bedroom, partly furnished. Golden Meadow area. FMI call 6651220. _________________________ House For Rent: 2 bedroom; partly furnished; outside shed with washer and dryer; 111 West 159th Street, Galliano; $675/month, $400/deposit. FMI Call 985-475-7763 or 985-6377763. _________________________ 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. _________________________
MERCHANDISE
For Sale: Judge handgun. 3 ½” 410 shells; brand new in box. Paid $650, will sell for $450. Call 985-696-0612. _________________________
Embroidery 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
202 Ranchland Trace Lockport
This 4 year old home located on Hwy 308 in a newly developed subdivision offers 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1754 sq.ft. living, 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 much more! Asking appraisal at $255,500. Call or Text for additional pictures and information- 985.258.9818
AUTO
2014 Chevrolet Silverado. 5.3L, v8; crew cab; white exterior; black cloth interior; bed cover; excellent condition; only 60k miles; asking $24k. Call or text 985-258-9819 or 985-2589818. _________________________
WANT TO BUY
Used cars: I pay top dollar for used cars. Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________
CAMPER
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. ________________________
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. _________________________
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. _________________________ 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). _________________________ Special Education District No. 1, The Center, is seeking Full-Time Direct Support Worker fir 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. _________________________
CENTRAL GULF TOWING Is now taking applications for
Licensed Captains With Inland and Offshore Experience
Apply In Person 14561 West Main • Cut Off or Call 985-632-4400
Pacific Gulf Wire Rope Inc., Fourchon has an immediate opening for a CDL driver and facility technicians. Competitive pay and benefits. Apply online at pacgulf.com http://pacgulf.com/ or email resume to cy@pacgulf.com _________________________ 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.
_________________________ Crew Driver/ Warehouse Worker: The Driver/Warehouse position is primarily responsible for 1) delivering crews and supplies to various ports between AL, MS, LA and TX; and 2) various warehouse inventory and yard activity located in the Larose area. Must have valid driver’s license, clean driving record and TWIC. Experience preferred. Send resumes to Help Wanted, PO Drawer 1450, Larose, LA 70373. _________________________
has job opportunities for an I&R Technician. Apply online at www.viscom.net. E.O.E. ___________________________
Help Wanted: Griffin’s Marina is now accepting applications for Deli Dept. Apply in person only at 24215 Hwy. 1 in Leeville. _________________________
SERVICES
Low cost lawn care and pressure washing. Free estimates. Call Raymond G. at 985-258-8577 _________________________ Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work. Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ We Do Redo Remodeling, Inc. Total Renovation & Add Ons! Kitchen & bathroom remodel, tile, vinyl siding, decking, etc, Call Marvin Thibodaux, Sr. at 985-291-0953. ________________________ Cajun Roofing & Carpentry, LLC Best Prices on the Bayou. Sha! I Guarantee! Metal, shingle and patch jobs, vinyl siding, cement board siding, painting, pressure washing, remodeling, wood, ceramic & laminate floors, cabinets, windows, doors, porches, decks, patios, custom shutters, additions, new construction and more! Metal roof prices that can’t be beat. No job too big or too small. 20 yrs. exp. Free estimate. Call Curtis at 985397-6254 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com Now accepting credit cards
Tim Harris Flooring & Installation Services Carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramic showers, painting, carpentry, sheet rock. Purchase floor anywhere, we will install. Manufactures warranty floors, not flooring stores. Free estimates. Call 985-677-0474 or 985-677-2526. _________________________ Evans Concrete Construction House slabs, driveways, sidewalks, etc. No job too big or too small! Call Leonard Evans at 985-677-2959. _________________________ Professional Cleaning Services Let us do the dirty work! Residential and commercial. Our services are mopping, dusting, vacuuming, base boards and more. Give us a call. We do it all! Call Jessica at (985) 688-6548 or Brandi (985) 688-1473. _________________________ Thomas’ PC Repair, Upgrade and Salvage. Call 985-2780079. _________________________ Concrete Construction Patios. Driveways. Houses. Metal Buildings. Free Estimates. No job too large or too small. Call Glenn Hughes, Jr. at (985) 209-5552 or (985) 2586047. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-2580465. _________________________
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J & P’s Tree Service & Sawmill, LLC Land Clearing, Dozer & Excavator, Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Demolition, Lumber cut to order, For Sale: Firewood, Mulch and Dirt. State Arbor’s License & Insured. Call 985-632-2540 or 985-6965174. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. _________________________ LABOVE PLUMBING Professional Plumbing Service. Gas, water, sewer. Ask about our payment options. 16844 West Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. LMP 7038. Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony. Blessings. _________________________ Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs. Call 985-637-6279. _________________________
NOTICES
Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Also, do not dump seafood peelings or other items into the bayou behind The Lafourche Gazette’s property, 12958 East Main, Larose. _________________________ Lost Cat: Black/white tabby, fluffy, shy. Answers to Bobo. Reward is found. Call (985) 696-5662. _________________________
PRAYERS
HURRICANE PRAYER To avert storms & hurricanes Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear of your power into praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen ______________________________
BEVERLY PITRE
Beverly B. Pitre, 85, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Graveside service was held at Cheramie Cemetery on Wednesday, September 25 at 3:15 p.m. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Huey J. Pitre; and special niece, Tonya Danos Viator. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vorise and Clarise Cheramie Bouvier; brother, Nursey Bouvier; sisters, Betty Danos and Essie Ougel. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
HUEY HUNTER
Huey F. Hunter, 82 a native of Golden Meadow, La. and resident of Mathews, La. passed away with his loving family at his side on September 24, 2019. Visitation was held Friday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral services. Funeral services was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial at Barrios cemetery. Huey is survived by his children, Gary (Geraldine) Hunter, Huey (Angel) Hunter, Joey Hunter, Betty Adams, Kelly (Patrick) Tamiggi; brother, David Hunter; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Huey is preceded in death by his wife, Ezoline Verdin Hunter; parents, Walter, Sr. and Liza St. Pierre Hunter; son-inlaw, Kenneth Joseph Adams; great-grandchild, Ryan Michael Dalby; brothers, Robert, Johness, Walter Hunter, Jr.; and sisters, Eva H. Smith and Bertha H. Pecanty. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements. _________________
OBITUARIES
SANDRA GUIDRY
MIKE CHABERT
Mike J. Chabert, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. Visitation was held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off on Friday, September 27th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral Services was held at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mike is survived by his sons, Timmy P. (Carlette) Chabert, Toby M. (Becky) Chabert and Jamie J. (Lahia) Chabert; daughter, Tammy Chabert (Scotty) Guidroz; brothers, Roland Chabert and Harris Chabert, Jr.; sister, Susie C. Pitre; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Mike was preceded in death by his wives, 1st Sandra Alario Chabert and 2nd Lozia Verdin Chabert; parents, Harris, Sr. and Lucille Mollere Chabert; and brothers, Harrison Chabert and Higgins Chabert. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________
Sandra Kay Guidry, 60, a resident of Cut Off and a native of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by son, Allen Ladner Jr. (Courtney); three grandchildren, Brandon, Mason and Elaya Ladner; brothers, Paul Baughman Sr. and Charles Baughman Sr. and David Baughman Sr; sister, Jeanette Baughman Paice. She is preceded in death by son Terry Guidry, Jr.; parents, Clarence Baughman Sr. and Emma Baughman; and brothers, Johnny Baughman Sr., and Clarence Baughman, Jr. (Butch). ___________________
CLASSIFIED DEADLINES
The deadline for Wednesday’s paper is Monday at noon; the deadline for Sunday’s paper is Thursday at noon
Public’s help sought in burglary investigation at a golf cart dealership
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office asking for the public’s help in solving a burglary that occurred at a golf cart dealership in Cut Off. On the morning of Saturday, September 21, 2019, deputies responded to the dealership located on LA Highway 3235 in Cut Off. They found large sections of fencing had been cut and pulled away, and there was evidence that gate hinges had been tampered with. The business office appeared to be in disarray and cash was stolen from the office. It is believed the
burglary occurred overnight on Friday, September 20 or during the early morning hours on Saturday. Anyone with any knowledge of this crime is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
Complacency can be expensive: Self-reliance and preparedness are critical to surviving disasters By Justin Crossie SBA Region VI Administrator
Sitting in my Louisiana kitchen, I remember watching the morning news report about a small tropical depression named Katrina forming out in the Caribbean waters. Like other Louisianans, I had seen this sort of thing before and did not give much thought to what was about to happen. Two days later, Tropical Storm Katrina is now Hurricane Katrina churning faster and more forcefully, growing wider, and ultimately spinning into one of the costliest storms in U.S. history. You know the rest of the story. Major disasters tend to break apart, burn down and flood our feelings of complacency, exposing our lack of preparation to deal with the aftermath. During September National Disaster Preparedness Month, we’re urging everyone to put a plan in place now. You’ll rebound sooner with less impact to your nerves and financial reserves. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster team is on the ground within days following a declared disaster. SBA helps rebuild homes, businesses and communities by providing affordable, loans to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, including churches, homeowners and renters to cover uninsured losses. Nearly $5 billion in SBA disaster loans were approved between fiscal years 2015 and 2018 in the South Central Region states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. These loans supported about 70,000 applicants with critically needed funds in the wake of tornadoes, floods, droughts and hurricanes. Having lived through
Hurricane Katrina, I take the following steps seriously to protect me and my family: - Review your hazard and flood coverage to ensure your policy is in effect before a storm hits. - Keep your insurance policy information, phone numbers for your insurance agent and the claims department handy. - Know who you can call to help you clean/rebuild your business and have a restoration plan in place so you can focus on the task of quickly reopening your business. - Keep an updated list of all your employees’ contact numbers and email addresses to ensure safety, as well as keeping everyone in the loop about the recovery progress. - Obtain a line of credit or have enough cash to run your business for at least three months. - Move your important business records, personal memorabilia and anything that’s irreplaceable to an offsite location. Save as much as you possibly can to the cloud. I like to keep copies and photos of my important documents in zip lock bags stuffed in tightly sealed plastic containers in a safe place. Always keep an emergency kit stocked and ready to grab and go with essential family and business needs. Are you prepared to recover when disaster strikes? Can you prove that your company even existed? Can you prove you had the items that were lost? Although the federal government stands ready to help, self-reliance and preparedness is the key. For more information, visit www.sba.gov/prepare. Justin Crossie is the regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Central Region, serving, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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 23, 2019 Golden Meadow Police Department Dezman Allen, 23, Lockport. Fugitive. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Mitchell Bourg, 26, Thibodaux. Fugitive. Germond Carter, 37, Lake Charles. Domestic abuse battery (Misd). Sharek Junior, 20, Reserve. Contempt of court. Bryce Riggs, 23, Houma. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Datrice Wyre, 29, Raceland. Battery of a dating partner (Misd). Thibodaux Police Department Brent Ford, 61, Thibodaux. Disturbing the peace. Unlawful use of 911 system. Kenneth Hickman, 32, Thibodaux. Simple criminal damage to property. Justin Legendre, 20, Napoleonville. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment (Felony). Floyd Truehill Jr., 42, Napoleonville. Battery of a dating partner (Misd). Jamal Westley, 22, Thibodaux. Theft by shoplifting (Misd). Violation of probation/parole. Contempt of court (3 CTS). SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Randy Boudreaux, 57, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Jude Cantrelle Jr., 27, Larose. Violation of probation/parole. John Gautreaux, 56, Lockport. Issuing worthless checks (Misd). Sandra Johnson, 58, Gray. Failure to register and notify as a sex offender (Felony). Contempt of court (2 CTS). Calvin Leake, 63, Houma. Contempt of court. Taireak Lightfoot, 21, Donaldsonville. Speeding (21-24 miles over). Contempt of court (2 CTS). Operating veh. with suspended license; other offenses. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Thibodaux Police Department Walter Dumas, 51, Thibodaux. Aggravated assault with a firearm. Tracy Hebert, 52, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders (5 CTS). Corey Jupiter, 28, Napoleonville. Home invasion (Felony) (Person). Domestic abuse battery involving strangulation of a pregnant victim with child endangerment (Felony). Contempt of court. Dakota Richard, 34, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse battery. Golden Meadow Police Department Shelly Trosclair, 54, Marrero. Simple burglary-Movable structure. SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jordy Brown, 26, Houma. Fugitive. Brady Bullock, 45, Thibodaux. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony).
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John Cheramie, 47, Galliano. Violation of probation/parole. Contempt of court. Levi Cheramie, 24, Cut Off. Resisting an officer (Misd). Disturbing the peaceOffensive, derisive, annoying words to another (Misd). Craig Levron, 52, Houma. Contempt of court. Davonte Mathews, 27, Thibodaux. Distribution of Heroin. Rosalind Morningstar,
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54, Galliano. Contempt of court. Trereante Pharagood, 23, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Violation of probation/parole. Christopher Skidmore, 25, Napoleonville. Fugitive. Contempt of court. Thibodaux Police Department Daytwon Harvey, 22, Gray. Violation of protective orders. Sarah Holder, 43, Thibo-
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daux. Contempt of court (2 CTS). Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole Craig Levron, 52, Houma. Violation of probation/parole. Louisiana State Police Sylvester Smith, 56, Raceland. Maximum speed limit. No DL on person. D.W.I.-1st offense (Bac .08 to .15) (Misd).
Lockport man charged with 5th DWI
A Lockport man was arrested for his fifth DWI offense after crashing his vehicle into a ditch last weekend. William Meissner, 59, of Lockport was arrested early Sunday morning. At around 12:05 a.m. on Sunday morning, patrol deputies discovered an SUV which had left the roadway and crashed into a ditch just off LA Highway 1 in Mathews. They made contact with the driver and identified him as William Meissner. Deputies immediately detected a strong odor of an alcoholic on his breath, and he was exhibiting signs of intoxication. There was also an open can of beer in the center console cup holder.
Deputies conducted a field sobriety test on which Meissner performed poorly. He refused to submit to a breathalyzer test, but deputies obtained a warrant to have his blood tested. The results are pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Deputies discovered Meissner had multiple prior DWI arrests and was most recently convicted of his fourth offense in St. Tammany Parish in 2014. He was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with DWI (4th and Subsequent Offenses), Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Ve-
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Sunday, September 29, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE
In other action: Lafourche Parish Council meeting, Sept. 24, 2019
Here is a rundown of action taken during Tuesday night’s Lafourche Parish Council meeting. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted. Council members Michael Gros and Luci Sposito were absent. ACTION: Accepted the minutes of the Sept. 10, 2019 regular session. ACTION: Proclaimed the month of October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and October 24, 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Day. ACTION: Denied the following tax assessment protests and submitted results to the Louisiana Tax Commission: Aaron’s Inc.; S2 Energy Operating, LLC (Councilman Jerry LaFont abstained); ERA Helicopters, LLC; Realty Income Properties 19, LLC. ACTION: Approved amendment no. 5 to the
contract between Lafourche Parish Government and River Birch Inc. ACTION: Approved a 2019 supplemental appropriation to increase funding in the amount of $75,000 for the outfall canal bulkhead at the Cyprien pump station. ACTION: Approved a resolution requesting the administration move the effective date of the parish insurance renewal to April 1, 2020 instead of Jan. 1, 2020. ACTION: Supported an agreement with South Central Planning and Development Commission to apply for grant money and act in support of Watershed Region No. 6 Management Activities and in conjunction with the State of Louisiana Watershed Initiative. ACTION: Amended an agreement between Lafourche Parish Government and Granicus, LLC/ Vision Internet
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VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE TO MOVE DISTRICT 9 FORWARD Vote WILL Lasseigne #112
regulations governing the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Jones abstained. ACTION: Designated South Central Planning and Development Commission as the point of contact to administer the grant received from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. ACTION: Approved a grant application to PetSmart Charities for the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter to implement the Extra Mile Adoption Program. ACTION: Approved a transfer of $46,812 from the Legendre pump station to the Eric Street/Kraemer pump. ACTION: Approved an agreement between Lafourche Parish Government and Castagnos Goodwin Utley Engineers, L.L.C. for the South Lafourche Library HVAC modification project.
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is proud to announce the students chosen for Student of the Month for August 2019. Pictured (from left to right): Top Row: Karron Passman, Landyn Billiot, Lorelie Rogers, Caelyn Neil; Middle Row: Kai Rogers, Braydin Tondreau; Bottom Row: Artist Dove, Caleb Myers, Jaidyn Jackson.
21 years in private practice In 21 years of private practice, I’ve handled divorces, child custody, community property divisions, business litigation and defense, contested successions, interdictions, commercial lease disputes, collections, property disputes, car accidents, adoptions, garnishments, wage disputes, appeals, and other cases in Lafourche Parish and across south Louisiana… …all while I was protecting our parish as an Assistant DA.
Experience matters! Vote Rene Gautreaux, # 92. District Judge
Paid for Rene Gautreaux for District Judge