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Attempt to unseat school board president fails

iGiveCatholic raises $461,368 for local ministries

Schriever, LA – The results of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux’s #iGiveCatholic are in!

With more than 1,600 donors, a total of $461,368 was raised for the local community during the 24-hour online giving event held on #GivingTuesday, December 3.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux raised the second highest figure of all Louisiana dioceses, and was ranked within the top ten nationally.

“I am deeply grateful for your faith and your sacrificial generosity during iGiveCatholic, which is a great inspiration to me,” says Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, speaking from Rome where later in the same day he participated in a private audience with Pope Francis during his Ad Limina visit to the Vatican.

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Constitutional convention unlikely, though structural change still possible

By David Jacobs The Center Square

While the nearterm possibility of a state constitutional convention in Louisiana may have died with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ re-election, there are other ways to tackle the issues convention supporters want to address.

“We don’t see a path to a convention,” said Robert Travis Scott, president of the Public Affairs Research Coun-

By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

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Tyler Detillier is pictured painting an eye of the tiger on ‘Coco’ Orgeron’s lawn in Larose.

The mother of LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron, asked Tyler to brighten up her yard and he was happy to oblige.

After winning the SEC Championship game Saturday night against Georgia, the topranked Tigers (13-0) will travel back to Atlanta on Dec. 28 to face No. 4 Oklahoma (12-1) at the Peach Bowl semifinal in the College Football Playoff. GEAUX TIGERS!

Lafourche’s first female judge takes the bench

By Halle Parker Daily Comet Staff Writer

Standing in the center of the old courthouse in Thibodaux and repeating after her husband, Marla Abel Marla Abel took her oath to become Lafourche Parish’s first female judge.

The court was packed, standing in unison for a long round of applause after Abel was officially sworn in to the 17th Judicial District Court. She took her place with other judges from Lafourche and Terrebonne.

“To the great citizens of our parish, I will be forever grateful for your confidence in my capacity to serve you in this position,” she said, while standing at the podium and wearing her robe for the first

time.

She continued, “I will work in every way that I can to justify your faith in me.”

Abel defeated two male attorneys to fill the Division C seat vacated by Judge Walt Lanier III after he was elected the state appellate court last year.

Noting that she wasn’t the likeliest of candidates, she said she learned early in the race that they had limited resources for the campaign.

“We were just a group of young people without a lot of political experience who all believed that it was possible,” said Abel.

Abel worked as a clerk for the judicial district before becoming a full-time attorney in Lafourche.

Judge John LeBlanc, who presides over Division A, welcomed Abel onto the bench next to him during the ceremony.

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An attempt to formally request the resignation of the Lafourche Parish School Board’s president failed to gain momentum last Wednesday.

Two school board members, Al Archer and Clyde Duplantis, asked their peers to consider calling for board president Brooke Huddleston to step down, citing a lack of trust in her leadership abilities and professionalism.

“Staying on as president will hamper board unity, board respect, allow continued criticism from the community and embarrassment,” said Archer in his remarks. “Stepping down as president will allow the board and district to heal, regain public trust, move forward, increase morale and allow us a new beginning and fresh start.”

Huddleston’s first year in leadership saw a lengthy medical leave, the departure of the newly selected superintendent and the appointment of a temporary replacement.

Archer and Duplantis pointed to questions they’ve received about why the district is using money to pay for two superintendent salaries.

Several other board members stated that while Huddleston had made mistakes in her first term, she wasn’t the cause of superintendent Louis Voiron’s exit. They also argued that the request created more division on the board.

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The Balcony reaps rewards of popular Food Network show Randi Doucet Contributing Writer

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Little Payton Reinhardt, sitting on Santa’s lap, was just one of about 700 children who visited with Santa and Mrs. Clause Friday night during the Town of Lockport’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Bayouside Park.

All the children visiting received a free gift.

It was more than just fresh paint and new flooring – it was giving a new lease on life for a long-standing staple in the Larose community.

Though much detail regarding the value of the cost of renovations and comments from the Restaurant: Impossible and Balcony representatives were limited, it was clear that the generosity and hospitality that the residents of Lafourche showed greatly impacted the success of the restaurant’s reopening on November 22.

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Nicholls Camerata Advent Concert at Sacred Heart Church

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The Camerata is a chamber ensemble comprised of members of the string program at the university. The program, which is directed

by James Alexander, attracts students from around the world.

The concert is free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend. __________________

LCC having community gathering

The Larose Civic Center/ Bayou Civic Club is having a community gathering on Wednesday, December 11 at 6 p.m. for all volunteers, fair/ event workers, donors/ supports and community members. __________________

Gulf Coast Baptist Church to host Book Give-a-Way

Gulf Coast Baptist Church will be having a Book Bag Give-a-way, while supplies last, on Saturday, December 14 at 2 pm.

The church will also host a Christmas Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 22 at 6:30 pm.

The church is located at 1606 S. Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow.

FMI contact 985-2580988. __________________

HRCS having Drive Thru Dinner

Holy Rosary Catholic School will be having a fundraiser roast beef drive-thru dinner on Thursday, December 19. For a $10 donation you will get roast beef with fixings, bread and chips. Pickup time is 4:30 to 6 p.m. at HRCS cafeteria.

To purchase tickets call 985-693-3342.

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Relay for Life host ing Christmas and Merry Market

The 1st annual Relay Christmas and Merry Market will be held on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Neil’s Small Engine, 13928 West Main, Ste. A in Larose.

There will be plenty for the kids to do and concession will be sold.

Vendor booths are available. Contact Sabrina at 985-693-3347. _________________

GM Lions Club sponsoring new hearing aid program

The Golden Meadow Lions Club is sponsoring a new program to provide financial assistance for the purchase of hearing aids for those individuals with limited financial resources.

Applicants will be evaluated on financial need. Obtain more information and applications by contacting Lion Pat France at 985-2581544, Lion Ray C. Bernard at 985-6322312, or Lion Henry Lafont, Jr. at 985-693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member.

Engagements

By Dr. Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist

The average American will spend $920 on Christmas gifts this year reaching a total of more than $1 trillion in holiday spending. Eight percent said they would spend nothing, and three percent said they were unsure. Twentynine percent expected their gift spending to be between $100 and $499 according to stats from Investopedia.

In 2001, the average American planned to spend $1,052 - the highest ever. Following the financial crash in 2008, planned holiday shopping dropped to $417 in 2009 - less than half of what people planned to spend in 2018 according to the National Retail Federation.

Americans have been spending more on holiday gifts every year since 2008 (except 2012); although the holiday spending is still not back on the prerecession trend, it seems to be headed in that direction - possibly thanks to lower unemployment, stronger growth, and higher confidence in the economy.

I can’t find a stat for the number of people who receive stuff on Christmas they really don’t want or need.

Often these gifts are from people who can’t afford to buy Christmas gifts. The average American racked up $1,018 in credit card debt in 2018 according to a

CNBC report. Most of these Americans spent the last year trying to pay off that debt.

Why do people do such crazy stuff?

It’s good that we want to give. Giving makes us feel good, but it won’t make you feel good when you are still paying for it in July.

Think about ways to give that you can afford or that might be more meaningful.

How about make lunch or share your evening meal with someone? Offer babysitting for a night as a gift.

Write a letter of recommendation for an unemployed friend. Write someone a note and let them know what they have meant to you over the years. Offer an hour or even an evening of your time to a friend or family member to chat over a snack. Relieve a relative who spends hours and days at the nursing home. Go and take their place for a day to help out. You might be thinking - “I’d rather just send or give them a gift.” Exactly, because time is our most precious gift and asset.

One of my best friends died not too long ago. He had a lot of money. He said, “Glenn, the only thing I want is

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As we face this life and look at all our stuff how much does it really mean to us in comparison to our time and relationships, love, friendship and the ability to enjoy life?

Keep in mind Christmas is about someone - Jesus. He gave us his time, his life, and what he did and became for all humanity continues to be the greatest gift.

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“Brooke will stay here,” said board member Cheryl Thomas.

“She is not going to resign, and we will vote for her to stay right in her seat as president because she has done nothing wrong, and she has done everything to the best of her ability.”

Board member Dennis Guillot noted that while he didn’t vote Huddleston into the presidency, he voted against the proposed removal to respect those who did. He also suggested the board change its policy to select presidents every year rather than every two years.

Only board member Valerie Bourgeois joined Archer and Duplantis in voting for Huddleston to step down. Board members Tyler Dufrene, Randy Schouest, Barry Plaisance, Ray Bernard, Troy Dufrene, Thomas, Guillot and Huddleston voted against the proposal.

Board members Tina Babin, Mary Breaud and Marian Fertitta abstained.

In her comments, Babin said she hoped the discussion would be

viewed as “constructive criticism.”

Lafourche Parish residents appeared in front of the board on both sides of the request, with some calling attention to the board’s failure to follow Robert’s Rules of Order during meetings and criticizing Huddleston’s professionalism.

Others supported Huddleston, stating she had been a champion for bus drivers and deserved the chance to overcome mistakes in her position.

During last Wednesday’s meeting, the board also introduced Henry Lafont Jr., who will serve as the interim board member for District 12 as early as the January meeting.

He will fill the seat vacated by former board member Robby Gisclair, who resigned while facing a criminal charge of theft.

“To the residents of District 12 and to all the residents of Lafourche Parish, I can assure you I will do the best job that I can,” said Lafont.

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204.

Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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“We will never (again) have a woman judge elected in Lafourche Parish for the first time,” he said.

LeBlanc said he believed Abel’s election would bring a fresh perspective.

“She comes from a different place than we all do as far as technology, geographically and gender but its time that we all start looking around differently at things,” he said.

During the campaign, Abel spoke about her plans to make court proceedings more efficient by using electronic-filing and case management systems and ensure her rulings are easy for parties to understand.

To close the ceremony, Abel pulled LeBlanc’s microphone to her and said her first, “Court adjourned.”

— Daily Comet Staff Writer Halle Parker can be reached at hparker@houmatoday.com or 857-2204.

Follow her on Twitter, @_thehalparker.

Balcony From 1-A

Per contracts with Food Network, posts and discussion regarding the renovations have been kept to a minimum until the episode featuring The Balcony airs.

However, based on the word of patrons who have attended the Larose favorite, the quality of both the food and the atmosphere has increased “beyond measure”.

According to one source, “The food was always good, but now it’s even better, and now we want to stay and enjoy rather than just leave.”

“You can tell people want to be here,” another patron said.

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Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School announces the students chosen for Student of the Month for September. Pictured (from left to right): top row: Madie Perrin, Lainey Billiot, Aubrie Folse, Bailee Thompson; middle row: Jhyron Allen, Daniel Chirinos-Avila, Brooklyn Terrebonne; bottom row: Byron Cheramie, Emily Guidry, Scotty Boura. Not pictured is Rhiannon Murray.

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Give

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“We are astounded and grateful for the outpouring of support of all of our church parishes, schools and ministries,” says Amy Ponson, executive director of the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana. “Because of your support, our parishes and schools will be able to replace roofs, purchase new air conditioners, upgrade security cameras and so much more.”

Within the diocese, $71,575 was raised for parking lot improvements at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, which topped the list locally, and a figure that ranked 12th nationally.

St. Bernadette Catholic Church and School teamed up to raise $31,025 for new air conditioners for their Fr. Patrick O’Brien Center, but their 266 donors ranked them fourth in the country in that category.

Nationally, over $7.4 million was raised for 1,743 ministries this week – making this the most successful Catholic crowdfunding event to date.

For more information about #iGiveCatholic or to view the full list of results visit www.houma-thibodaux.igivecatholic.org/, catholicfoundationsl.org or call 985-850-3116.

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School announces the following students chosen for Student of the Month for October. Pictured (from left to right): top row: Kayla Punch, Deja Douglas, Ryan Greene, Jesus Lopez; middle row: Cinthia Dominguez-Amaro, Elizabeth Verdin, Alex Armand; bottom row: Collin Showalter, Silas Randazzo, Sergio Bellanger; and not pictured is Miley Terrebonne.

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No. 1 Bison pull away in second half to defeat Colonels, 37-13 From NSU Athletics

FARGO, N.D. – The No. 19 Nicholls State University football team saw its season come to a close in the second round of the FCS playoffs as the Colonels fell to No. 1 North Dakota State, 37-13, Saturday afternoon in front of 15,690 fans in the Fargodome. With the loss, Nicholls finishes with a 9-5 overall record following consecutive trips to the second round.

The Colonels were 4-4 before going on to win five straight games, including the openinground win last week.

The top-seeded Bison improved to 13-0 overall and extend their winning streak to 34 games. “I feel like we’ve been in the playoffs for the past six weeks,�

Nicholls head coach Tim Rebowe said. “These guys got together right here and decided we needed a chemistry change. We went on a four-game run to win the conference, get the automatic seed and pick up a good win last week.

We just ran out of gas tonight. I think the momentum swings were hard to stop.�

The Colonels battled the two-time defending champions for most of the day before NDSU reeled off 23 unanswered points in the second half. A Gavin Lasseigne field goal early in the third quarter were the final points for the Red and Gray.Â

Nicholls had a solid performance on the ground against the nation’s top defense, rushing for 171 yards. Julien Gumsrushed for 77 on 15 carries and Dontrell Taylor added 67 on 11.

The Colonels’ lone touchdown of the game was a 25-yard catch by Dai’Jean Dixon, who also became the first Nicholls player to record 1,000 yards receiving in a single season since 1986. Dixon totaled 66 yards on four receptions, with three of the catches coming before the half.

Senior quarterback Chase Fourcade was 11 of 15 for 94 yards and a touchdown but had two interceptions in the third quarter that led to 10 points for the Bison.

After Lasseigne’s field goal made it 14-13, North Dakota State extended its lead following the turnovers with a field goal and a Trey Lance touchdown pass.

Lance added a rushing score in the fourth quarter, and Dimitri Williams ran for another to make the final. The senior class finishes with the most wins in program history at 31, along with three trips to the playoffs and back-to-back Southland Conference championships. “If you know anything about where we live and the culture they have changed, [this senior class] has made a tremendous impact on the school and the community,� Rebowe said. “There used to be times when we would walk in with Nicholls on the shirt, and it would be tough to go out and recruit. Now we can go anywhere.

They know Sully Laiche. They know Chase Fourcade.�

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Nicholls announces new scholarship for S.L. grads, maritime students

THIBODAUX, La. — Mike and Blanche Callais are honoring his grandfather with a new scholarship at Nicholls State University.

The donation will create the Abdon Callais Family First-Generation Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship for Maritime Management.

Mike and his wife, Blanche, donated $80,000, with a $20,000 match from the Louisiana Board of Regents, to create the scholarship.

Callais promised he would create a scholarship when he ran for a seat on the Greater Lafourche Port Commission last year.

He named the scholarship after his grandfather, Abdon Callais. A former trawler and trapper with little formal education, Abdon moved over to oil and gas in the mid-1900s. The decision paid off and helped him put his children through college. Callais sees this as an opportunity to help students, Nicholls and the industry. “My grandfather started from humble beginnings but he saw potential, took a risk, and

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it paid off for him. Now, the maritime industry is so important to the economy of Louisiana,�

Callais said. “He had very little education, but he helped his children become first-generation college students. I want to help other South Lafourche youth be able to better themselves.�

Recipients must be: - a graduate of So. Lafourche High School - a first-generation college student - a Pell Grant recipient - enrolled full time in the Nicholls College of Business Administration Students in the maritime management program will receive priority.

Four recipients each academic year will receive $1,000 for the year.

Recipients must keep a 2.66 GPA and can continue to receive the award for up to eight semesters.

The College of Business Administration offers the country’s only maritime management degree concentration designed and supported by industry leaders.

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HOMES

House For Sale: Three bedroom, two bath brick home.

Whole house generator, fireplace, two carport and shed. Located in Golden Meadow.

Asking $70,000. Call 985-6911955 or 985-691-3301 FMI. _________________________ House For Sale: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, and utility room. Asking $100,000. Located at 232 Oak D. Street in Larose. FMI Call 985-258-3020. _________________________ Beautiful Mobile Home…a Must See! 149 East 150th Street, Galliano, LA. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Large yard with mature trees; newly remodeled; paved driveway; new kitchen appliances with new A/C and heather, hardwood floors, and well kept. Call Gerrard for more information 985-637-8399. _________________________

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

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 985-637-4133.

For Rent: two bedroom, one bath trailer, partially furnished, Larose area. $600/month, $600 damage/ security deposit. Call (985-632-6549 or cell (985) 688-5036. Leave and clear message and number to call.

No texting. _________________________ MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $800 first months rent. 4 bedroom, 2 bath brick home with fenced in yard and shed in Galliano. $925/month, $925/deposit. Section 8 welcomed. Call 985-4757272 or 985-637-7273. _________________________ Units for Rent: 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment; partly furnished in Cut Off area. AND 2 bedroom, 1 bath trailer in Golden Meadow area. FMI call 985665-1220. _________________________

Duties:

House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick home; built in carport and garage; fenced in yard; quiet neighborhood; Cut off by La. 1; Call 985-691-1367, leave voicemail only. No texting. $950/month and $950/deposit. _________________________ Apt. For Rent: recently remodeled; unfurnished; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath; large living room and kitchen; washer and dryer hookups; refrigerator and stove included; water paid; No pets, no smoking; $600 rent per month, $600 security deposit.

Located in Cut Off. Call 985696-0229. _________________________ House For Rent or Sale: 207 Second Street in Lockport.

Rent, $755/month and $755/deposit. Sale, $90,000. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 sheds on property, all fenced in. Call 985226-3773. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom. $800/deposit and $1200/month, utilities not included. 985-2780773. _________________________ House For Rent: 107 West 63d Street. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large living room, kitchen, utility room.

Total remodel. Ceramic tile, hardwood floors, all new appliances, washer, dryer, fridge, stove. $800/month, $800/deposit. Call 985-691-3052 _________________________ Apartment for Rent: 14947 East Main in Cut Off. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, partly furnished.

Taking applications. No pets. $600/month and $500/deposit.

Water paid. 985-696-6454. _________________________ 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 985-3255626. Go to coteblancheapartments.com to see pictures.

Furnished units available with long term lease.

For Rent: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newly remodeled, central air and heat. $500/deposit. $800/month. 17920 West Main, Galliano 985-258-5926. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, icebox, stove. $800/month and $800/deposit.

Located in Cut Off. 985-6652548. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on West 34th Street in Larose. Taking applications. No pets and no smoking inside. $800 monthly and $500 deposit. Quiet neighborhood.

Call 985-637-7922. _________________________ For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, partly furnished apartment, $700/month and $300/deposit.

Also Camper Spaces for rent, $340/month. Hwy. 3235, Golden Meadow. 985-475-7696 or 985398-0172. _________________________ Trailer For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath; all furnished; $800 deposit and $800 rent. East 75th Street.

Call 985-258-1487. _________________________ For Rent: 1 bedroom, 1 bath studio with kitchenette. $350 month plus utilities. Mathews/ Raceland area. (985) 537-9259. _________________________ House For Rent: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, major appliances included, gas and water paid. $800/ month, and $300/deposit.

985-693-4335. _________________________

Accounting Associate

Experience: Computer Skills:

• Time entry and end of the month accounting functions • General clerical and accounting duties • Answering multi-line telephone system • Directing calls and customers • Maintaining invoices • Other duties assigned or requested by Management • Must have 1 year of experience perrfforming general clerical related duties.

• Advanced typing • Basic computer skills using MS Offffice applications, specifically MS Excel and MS Word

• Must be able to maintain confidentialittyy Other Requirements: • Must be self-motivated, organized and have good communications skills.

Preffeerences:

• Accounts Payable experience is a plus • Oracle experience is a plus

Interested Candidates must apply in person at 236 Adam T Te ed Gisclair Road, Golden Meadow, LA 70357 Any questions please contact Candy Gautreaux candyg@bollingershipyards.com at 985-396-2366, ext. 4530

“Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opport rtunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity ty.”

For Rent: unfurnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Located at 210 McCloud Road, Lockport, LA. Rent $575. Damage/ utility deposit, $1100. Phone 985-5322541 ext. 17. _________________________

MERCHANDISE

Pecans for Sale: $4 per pound, in shell; 1 lb. peeled, $12; SPECIAL, 5 lb. cracked, $23. We crack pecans. Call 985-2268980. Proceeds to benefit PreK Low Income Family Children. _________________________ Taxidermy Supplies for Sale: going out of business sale!

Fleshing machine for deer hides, tumbler for hides and duck degreaser. Call 985-5323272. _________________________ Whirlpool Washer for Sale: 7 months old. Like new. $350.

693-7453. _________________________ For Sale: We are accepting bids until December 17 on a like new, all wood, King Size bed. 4 years old with a Stearn and Foster 3 year old mattress with 10 year warranty, including 2 sets of sheets and comforter including matching decorative pillows.

Can be viewed anytime from 9am to 4pm. Bids start at $300.

For info or address, please call 985-226-0161. Value $3,500 with original bill of sale. _________________________

CAMPER

Camper For Sale: $62,000.

2015 Ford Forester RV; V10 gasoline; lots of storage; 7600 miles; 31’ long; 2 slide outs; sleeps 8; on board generator; FMI 985-696-6133 or 985-6651495. _________________________

WANT TO BUY

I pay top dollar for used cars.

Will pick up free of charge. Call 985-637-3536 FMI. _________________________

GARAGE SALES

Carport Sale: Lots of items for Christmas. 229 East 18th Street at Sybil’s house on Saturday, December 14 from 7am til and Sunday, December 15 from 2pm til and December 16 from 7am til. Call 985-258-8344. _________________________ ONE DAY ONLY! Online store closing. Brand new items; clocks; household items; toys; kids bedding gift sets; clothes; Christmas décor; trees; gift items; and lots more! Saturday, December 14 at 165 East 18th.

Indoor and in back. Great below bargain prices, everything goes.

Opens 8 til 12, no early birds! _________________________ Family Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13 from 8am to 4pm; Saturday, December 14 from 8am to 2pm at 113 Zoe Drive in Galliano, Hwy 3235. No early birds. _________________________

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. _________________________ 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 985-665-1220. _________________________ 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 _________________________

Truck Drivers – Full-Time: Tank Specialties is seeking full-time Truck drivers. Excellent starting pay: CDL X endorsement, vacuum, winch, and roll off experience preferred, Have at least 3 years of verifiable driving experience, 1 year recent tank experience.

We offer Health, Dental, 401k plan, and paid vacation and holidays. Full time schedule (operating hours negotiable).

Please call 985-693-6266 and complete an application at: Tank Specialties, 13097 Hwy, 308, Larose, LA 70373.

Triple Sons Farm Transport is accepting applications for experienced CDL 18 wheeler driver.

Offering paid vacation, health ins., 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off, LA. _________________________ Dufrene Building Materials is accepting appliLafourche Council on Aging is accepting applications for a Substitute Van Driver. Applicant must have a clean driving record and be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Please call 985-532-0457 for more information. Applications may be picked up at 4876 Highway 1, Raceland. E.O.E. Deadline to apply for the position is Friday, December 20, 2019 at 12 p.m. _________________________ The Lafourche Council on Aging Nutrition Dept. has a position open for a Home Meal Deliver for the Lockport area. This person would deliver hot meals to elderly home bound clients (Monday thru Friday). Person must be reliable, with reliable transportation and working telephone services. Must be able to pass a drivers license check, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. No restrictions on lifting (Applicant must be able to lift 25 lbs. or more). Pay rate is $10.31 an hour. Mileage is reimbursed at .58 cents a mile. Deadline to apply is Thursday 12/12/19 at 2 p.m. Apply at the Lafourche Council on Aging Office, 4876 Hwy. 1, Mathews, La (located in the old Walmart building). For more information call Angie Pertuit at 985-532-0457. Equal Opportunity Employer. _________________________ cations for experienced Chauffeur Class D License Driver for the Cut Off location. Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401k. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off. _________________________

SERVICES

Dog Grooming at Pitre’s Feed & Seed. Call JoAnn Pitre at 696-2321. _________________________ 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 985-696-5174. _________________________ Can Do Brick, Block & Stone Work.

Call for free estimates. Keith Thayer at 985-637-3569. _________________________ Need a Plumber?

A.S.I. PLUMBING LLC Better Business Bureau Accredited with 9 years of experience in residential, commercial, new construction, remodels and repairs.

We specialize in service calls including drain cleaning, repair/ replace plumbing fixtures, water, gas and drain line install/repair. We provide professional services at reasonable rates. Cards accepted. License LMP #7403.

Call for your free quote: 985278-7925.

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. _________________________ Earl’s Yard & Pressure Washing Service., Earl P. Duet, owner. Call 985-691-7570. ________________________

Lordy, Lordy Look who’s Forttyy!

Joy T. Bruce Happy Birthday!

We Love Y Yo ou!

Office: 985-693-7229 Fax: 985-693-8282

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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 985805-0667 or email curtis.orgeron1279@gmail.com. NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!

Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony.

Blessings. _________________________ 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. _________________________ miDevice Repair Service iPhone/ iPad, Mac/ PC, Data Recovery, Android. 18210 West Main, Suite 12, Galliano. 985258-1199. _________________________ Low Cost Lawn Care and Pressure Washing. Free Estimates. Call Raymond G at 985258-8577. _________________________ TRI-PARISH PAINTERS, LLC 985-258-6067 Professional Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining Services.

Now offering pressure washing. Special projects welcomed! Professional in-house artist with over 40 years of experience. Ralf & Mary Cheramie, Owners & Operators. Call for your free estimate today!

Kerry Chiasson Carpentry For all your carpentry needs.

Call 985-637-6279. _________________________ Curry’s Tree Service: Tree cutting and trimming, any size, reasonable rates, free estimates, licensed. Call 985-258-0465. _________________________ 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) 258-6047. _________________________

NOTICES

POSTED: No Trespassing, Hunting, Trapping or Fishing on all properties owned by Louisiana Delta Farms - I.P. Farm’s, Inc. in Lafourche Parish. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. _________________________ Using The Lafourche Gazette’s dumpster located near the East Side Food Store building across from the office is not allowed! _________________________ Lost Cat: Black/white tabby, fluffy, shy. Answers to Bobo. Reward is found. Call (985) 6965662. _________________________

MEMORIALS

Happy Heavenly Birthday JOEY PAUL GUIDROZ

December 13, 1984 Forever 34 May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here!

May our friends and family in Heaven Hold you closely and sing you a song While we send a million hugs and kisses Today and all year long!

We Love and miss you always, Adriana, Mom, Dad, Lindsey and Lexie ____________________________

In Memory of

CHESTER A. LEFORT

Born: 11/9/1950 Died: 11/13/2015 We have wonderful memories of you and a wonderful hope for the future, knowing that there will be a resurrection.

Till we meet again, we will pray and wait in expectation.

Very much loved and missed Love, Linda, Dana and Troy Rev. 21:4 John 5:28, 29 1 Cor. 15:26 ______________________

OBITUARIES

LEROY J. DUFRENE

Leroy J. Dufrene, 80 a native of Golden Meadow, La. and resident of Cut Off, La. passed away on December 2, 2019.

Visitation was held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until funeral services. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery.

Leroy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Danos Dufrene; children, Todd (Lisa) Dufrene, Belinda Yoder, and Roychelle (Curt) Trepagnier; grandchildren, Nikki (Ryan) Roton, Krissi (Blake) Blancher, Kaci Yoder, and Alisha (Christopher) Perkins; great-grandchildren, Robbie Rotan, Remi Rotan, Luke Blancher and Brendan Blancher; sisters, Sue Cheramie, Cynthia Duet and Debbie Gisclair.

Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, Norah Dufrene and Loridia Callais Dufrene; son-in-law, Pete Yoder; brother, Golden Dufrene.

Leroy was an avid shrimper who loved being on the water. He was a school bus driver for 18 years and was a member of the Cut Off Volunteer Fire Department. __________________

BEULAH VEDROS

Beulah Bergeron Vedros, 85, a native of Houma and resident of Mathews passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Visitation will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 10 from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Beulah is survived by her son, Rene Vedros; daughters, Cheryl (Tony) Adams, Denise (Hodges, Jr.) Folse and Lisa (Bruce) Dufrene; sister, Wanda Brunet; grandchildren, Cody Adams, Jamie Adams, Desirae Humke, Derek Folse, Chelsea Vedros and Megan Foret; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Vedros was preceded in death by her husband, Ranson Joseph Vedros; parents, Alton, Sr. and Velma Bergeron; son, Daniel Vedros; sisters, Eula Mae Chauvin, Elsie Bergeron and Theresa Bergeron.

Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. __________________

OBITUARIES

BEATRICE CUROLE

JASON COLLINS

Jason Joseph Collins, 45, of Grand Isle, Louisiana, passed away on December 5th in Baton Rouge, Louisiana of complications from a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Arrangements are pending currently.

Jason was born in Raceland to Melvin Collins and Jaqueline (Jackie) Collins Ginn on February 2, 1974.

He went to school at Grand Isle High School. He worked as a security guard for many years.

Jason will be remembered as a loyal, kind and selfless man. He will be missed by many.

Jason is survived by father, Melvin Collins; mother, Jaqueline (Jackie) Collins Ginn (Barney); sister, Michelle Collins LeClair (Jim); Goddaughter, Bella Collins; brother, Daniel Ginn; nephew, Cody Ginn; niece, Tallulah Ginn; step siblings, Thomas Weaver, Jessica Polizzi, Jamie Polizzi, Alisha Hartgrove (Howard); and many nieces and nephew.

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

So. Lafourche Assembly of God

Beatrice Crosby Curole, 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Friday, December 6th, 2019.

A visitation was held on Tuesday December 10th, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 9:00 am until service time.

A Funeral Mass began at 11:00 with burial following in the Church Cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Windell Curole (Julie) and Kindall Curole; daughters, Sheila Curole, Lisa Paige (Obie) and Deedra Wing (Don); grandchildren, Raine

Obituaries can also be viewed online at www.tlgnewspaper.com

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

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 New Sunlight Baptist Church Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland 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

Crosspoint Church

14409 East Main, Cut Off

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 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.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m.

Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

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 233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

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.

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

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.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt 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.

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

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Church: 632-4119

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

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.

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

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd

“What a Life!” is in an Ebook; Advent is a season to renew our hope In 2015 I published a book titled, What a Life! Daily Reading for a Holistic Spiritual Life.

I ordered 4,000 copies and they sent me 4,370. I gave away several copies and earlier this year I sold my last book – a total of 4,310.

The proceeds from the book when to “The Fr. Willie Todd Foundation” for the promotion of new ministerial projects in my diocese.

I was still getting requests for my book from readers who wanted copies for relatives and friends. After looking into possibilities of getting a small number printed, the cost was prohibited. So I did the next best thing – I had someone put my book online as an Ebook.

The Ebook has the same number of entries (370) and each meditation is on a separate page. The cover is a little different from the hardback. The following are the instructions for buying my Ebook. 1) Visit whatalifetodd.com.

2) Click the button that says “Buy the Book.” 3) You will be redirected to blurb.coms book sale page. 4) Purchase the book through blurb.com.

The price of the book is $19.98. Proceeds from the sales of

the book will go to the Fr. Willie Todd Foundation through the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana. The money from the sales will go to the parishes and schools as a grand from my Foundation.

Please help me get the word out to potential buyers. If anyone has a problem or questions ordering the Ebook, let me know. My e-mail address is: wtodd@htdiocese.org. Thank you!

Advent is the season that invites us to renew our spirit of hope. The Church wants us to strengthen our faith that God is not only present with us in every struggle and disappointment but will see us through any difficulty we might face. No matter what happens to us, we can say, “This too shall pass” because we know God is with us.

It’s easy for us to fill our lives with anxieties, worries, and fears. We may have doubts about the future and our ability to handle what might be coming down the pike. It can disturb our sleep, make us sick and affect our relationships with our loved ones.

In the United States, 18 percent of the adult population suffers from an anxiety disorder, and all adults have experienced some recurring sense of anxiousness.

We are so busy worrying about what could go wrong that we lose sight of what is going right.

God wants to give us peaceful hearts, even in the midst of turmoil.

There is the true story of a self-made millionaire, Eugene Land, who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in East Harlem.

The school had asked

Mr. Lang to speak to a class of 59 sixthgraders. He wondered what could inspire these students, most of whom would probably drop out of school?

How he could get these predominantly black and Puerto Rican children even to look at him? Scrapping his notes, he decided to speak to them from his heart.

“Stay in school,” he admonished, “and I’ll help pay the college tuition for every one of you.”

At that moment the lives of these students changed. For the first time they had hope.

Said one student, “I had something to look forward to, something waiting for me. It was a golden feeling.”

Nearly 90 percent of that class went on to graduate from high school.

These students knew that with the possibility of going to college, it made sense to work harder in the present. To move through life with a sense of purpose we need hope. If we have no vision of how life can still be worth living, then we surrender.

We give up and live as though we were dead. (I have seen many “walking dead people” and I am sure you have too.)

Advent is a time to hope in a God who cares for us beyond our wildest imagination.

Christian Fellowship Church

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

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

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine Residential

Sunday Worship 2 p.m.

985-209-8428 - hopechurchlafourche.com Thomas Hines, Lead Pastor

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

Lighthouse Worship Center

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Full Gospel Temple #2

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

632-7575

FULL GOSPEL

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

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow

Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

CATHOLIC

What a Life!

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m.

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Gulf Coast Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

and Alex Curole, Blake Lee (Kristy), Craig LeBlanc, Tissie Blanchard (Jackie), and Brad Williams; great grandchildren, Trinity Mauel (Hunter), Trey Gallagher, Tyler and Tayln Lee, Janae’, Brechen, Ryder, and Carrigan LeBlanc, Kennedy, Jack, and Kandace Blanchard; and sisters, Myrna Griffin and Kathleen Cheramie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Curole; grandson, Hank Lee; parents, Webb and Cedonia Crosby; brothers, Lindberg and Vinton Crosby; and sisters, Pearl Eymard and Elma St. Pierre Toups.

She was a devoted Catholic, a dedicated matriarch, a collector of cookbooks, and lived by the words “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything.”

The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of South Lafourche and her sitters, especially Sharon McLuckie, for their loving care and compassion.

Services by Falgout Funeral Home Galliano.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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 of Laf. 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 Dicipleship 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 - (985) 532-2992

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.

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

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

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

GIS

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

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

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

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

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!

Voice

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

SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia: 504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m.

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde Pastor Raul Rivero - &757) 894-5873

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

COMMUNICATIONS MMUNICATION CATIONS viscom.net

985.693.0123 985.693.0123

Voice Video Video Internet Internet Security Security

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

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Bid notice

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE 2020 Fuel Supplier BID NOTICE

Sealed bids for supplying MidGrade (89 Octane) unleaded gasoline and off highway, dyed diesel fuel for a period of one (1) year to be delivered weekly to the Fourchon Warehouse, and as needed to the Cut Off Warehouse and the Galliano Airport will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) until 2:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2020 at its office at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the GLPC. Sealed bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through the website address below.

Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the GLPC in person, by emailing glpc@portfourchon.com or by calling 985-632-6701.

The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected.

Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/4/19 12/11/19 12/18/19

Bid notice 2020 Construction Materials Supplier BID NOTICE

Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of one (1) year from January 15, 2020 to January 14, 2021 to be delivered and tailgate spread in areas as directed by the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) located at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345 until 2:05 PM on Friday, January 3, 2020 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the GLPC. Sealed bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through the website address below.

Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the GLPC in person, by emailing glpc@portfourchon.com or by calling 985-632-6701.

The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the bid proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected.

Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/4/19 12/11/19 12/18/19

Bid notice 2020 Construction Materials Supplier

BID NOTICE Sealed bids for supplying limestone, sand, and/or other suitable approved material used for site development for a period of one (1) year from January 15, 2020 to January 14, 2021 to be delivered and tailgate spread in areas as directed by

the Commission will be received by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) located at 16829 East Main, Cut Off, LA 70345 until 2:05 PM on Friday, January 3, 2020 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Any bids submitted must be on the forms obtained from the GLPC. Sealed bids can be hand delivered or mailed to 16829 East Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or submitted online through the website address below.

Copies of detailed proposal shall be examined online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.co m/rfp.php?cid=68 or obtained from the GLPC in person, by emailing glpc@portfourchon.com or by calling 985-632-6701.

The Commission reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any and all bids. In the event of a tie, the bid proposal resulting in the lowest administration expense to the GLPC will be selected.

Chett Chiasson Executive Director Greater Lafourche Port Commission 12/4/19 12/11/19 12/18/19

Bid notice

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RENTAL OF ONE EXCAVATOR WITH OPERATOR

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, South Lafourche Levee District, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354, until 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read for the rental of: One (1) excavator with operator as follows: 60 Ft Long Reach to remove old sheet piles, and drive 3,100 linear feet of new 8 ft. vinyl sheet piles.

Optional: One (1) barge (6ft. x 12ft.) may be needed to complete this project. Please provide this as a separate item on your quote sheet.

Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be rejected if this stipulation is not met.

The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes.

Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, Post Office Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked Bid on Rental Excavator. Bids will be accepted only by registered mail or certified mail, or bid may be hand delivered, in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder upon request.

All other mailings will be rejected. Instructions for online bidding are available through our website at www.slld.org.

Any bid received after 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 will be returned unopened.

The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. /s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 11/27/19 12/4/19 12/11/19

Bid notice

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VINYL SHEET PILE

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the South Lafourche Levee District until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in the office of the South Lafourche Levee District, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, LA 70354. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the purchase of the following item:

Vinyl Sheet Pile, 2,068 pieces to include the following measurements: Linear footage: 3,100 Length of each: 8 ft Width of each: 18 inches Thickness: .23 inches Depth: 5.25 inches Price shall include delivery and offloading at levee job site location, Section A-East, in Golden Meadow, LA. Bid price shall specifically exclude any and all taxes. Bids will be rejected if this stipulation is not met.

The South Lafourche Levee District is exempt from paying state and local taxes.

Bid should be submitted to the South Lafourche Levee District, P O Box 426, Galliano, LA 70354, with the envelope marked “Bid on Vinyl Sheet Pile”. Bids will be accepted only by registered mail or certified mail or bid may be hand delivered in which case a receipt will be given to the bidder. All other mailings will be rejected. Instructions for online bidding are available through our website at www.slld.org.

Any bid received after 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 will be returned unopened.

The South Lafourche Levee District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or to accept any bid that may serve its best interest. s/Windell A. Curole Executive Secretary 11/27/19 12/4/19 12/11/19

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.

DECEMBER 5, 2019 LPSO Ronald Brown, 31, Raceland. Possession of MDMA; possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; violation of probation/ parole; tail lamps required; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Shayla Samuels, 35, Raceland. Possession of MDMA; possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Golden Meadow Police Department Leslie Johnson, 58, Galliano. Contempt of court.

DECEMBER 6, 2019 LPSO Amanda Mize, 36, Larose. Contempt of court.

Golden Meadow Police Department Gabrielle Lerille, 33, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

DECEMBER 7, 2019 LPSO Dwayne Johns, 27, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (2 cts); fugitive; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment; simple criminal damage to property; aggravated assault.

DECEMBER 8, 2019 LPSO Danielle Rogers, 25, Galliano. Contempt of court.

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cil of Louisiana. “Not under the current political circumstances.

Certainly not for 2020.”

But Scott says PAR is focused not on a convention but on “constitutional reform,” which will “never be dead so long as there are serious problems with the constitution.”

Holding a constitutional convention has been considered and rejected numerous times by lawmakers in recent years. Critics of the current state constitution argue it is a bloated set of statutes that limits the ability of state and local officials to prioritize spending and should be replaced with a shorter statement of principles similar to the U.S. Constitution.

But others worry opening up the constitution could jeopardize provisions important to them, such as protections for education funding, the homestead property tax exemption, and the right to bear arms. Edwards cited those concerns to explain why he opposed holding a convention. “[The constitution] can be amended from time to time, and we can address those challenges, but now is not the time to be dangerous and to gamble with all of these things that are adequately and properly protected in the constitution today,” Edwards said during a debate with Republican challenger Eddie Rispone, who promised to call for a convention if elected.

While a “limited” constitutional convention has been discussed, it’s not clear whether convention delegates would be legally obligated to stay within the stated limits.

Alfred “Butch” Speer, the longtime clerk of the state House of Representatives, said the last state constitutional convention in 1992 was limited to fiscal issues. No one challenged the limitations, so the concept was never tested, and the results ultimately were re-

jected by voters, he said.

“I think our staff even has different opinions on that,” said Rep. Franklin Foil, when asked if a constitutional convention can be limited. “I would guess you probably can’t limit it once you call a convention.”

Foil, a Baton Rouge Republican who will move over to the Senate for the next term, is a longtime supporter of a constitutional convention. He said he doesn’t consider holding a convention to be a partisan issue, adding that Republican former Gov. Bobby Jindal also was opposed.

The process works like this: Legislators create a bill that describes the convention’s subject matter and how the delegates would be selected. In 1992, the legislators themselves were the delegates, so the convention was much like a legislative special session, Speer said.

If the bill garners support from two-thirds of members in each body – 70 votes in the House, 26 in the Senate – it goes to the governor’s desk. The governor could veto the bill, but legislators could override his veto with the same two-thirds majorities that approved the bill in the first place.

So technically, the legislature doesn’t need the governor’s blessing to hold a convention.

But in practical terms, the governor’s ability to influence the legislative process makes passing a convention bill without his support unlikely.

“Unless we can convince Gov. Edwards to

change his position, I think it would be very difficult to get a convention in these next four years,” Foil said.

Of course, the state constitution can be amended in a piecemeal fashion with the approval of two-thirds of each body and a public vote. The current document, enacted in 1974, has been amended more than 300 times, which is a big reason why many convention supporters want to scale it down.

Legislators also could rewrite an entire article of the constitution and present the results to voters as an amendment, which do not require the governor’s signature. Lawmakers who want to unlock dedicated funds and give officials more spending discretion often cite Article VII, which covers revenue and finance, as a possible target.

Foil said he expects lawmakers to discuss an Article VII rewrite.

But if they go down that road, interest groups would fight to protect their dedications, which is why he likes the idea of a convention with delegates who aren’t worried about reelection.

Scott, the Public Affairs Research Council president, said taking a possible convention off the table might actually lead to a more focused discussion of what Article VII should look like.

“The fact that we’re probably going to have a pause in talking about a constitutional convention just means we can shift attention to what it is exactly that we want to do with the constitution,” Scott said.

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