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The Cameron Parish

PilotMarch 10, 2005 Vol. 49--No. 11 Cameron, La. 70631

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The Baton Rouge AudubonSociety recently purchased ahouse and lots adjoining itsPeveto Woods Sanctuary nearJohnson Bayou.

The Sanctuary has been inexistence for a number ofyears. It is covered by oaksand brush that has beenmaintained by the society asa sanctuary for birds flyingacross the Gulf of Mexico.

The house and lots ownedby the Suire family, whichwas surrounded by theSanctuary property, recentlycame on the market and theBaton Rouge organizationagreed to buy the property.

According to ChrisCarlton, the Society’s vice-president, the house will bedeveloped as a multi-userfacility for birders andornithology researchers visit-ing or working at PevetoWoods or the vicinity.

“We are still at the draw-ing board with details,”Carlton wrote in the Society’snewsletter, “but some ideasthat have been put forwardinclude using the house forresearch monitoring ofneotropical migrants, roomrentals during peak birdingseasons, and for birding miniconferences and society meet-ings.”

The Baton Rouge societyhas also gone into a partner-ship with the NatureConservancy to acquire otherchenier properties includingHollister Woods at GrandChenier.

The Peveto WoodsSanctuary currently encom-passes about 40 acres and willbe enlarged by the new pur-chase. This site was the firstchenier sanctuary for migra-tory birds established inLouisiana.

The sanctuary is locatedwest of Holly Beach 8.5 milesoff Hwy. 82 on the Gulf.

Audubon Society buysmore property here

Bridge/tunnel studyis requested by Jury

Council onAging Events

Monday, March 14 - 9 a.m.- Cameron, pokeno; Creole,cards; Grand Lake, bingo;Hackberry, puzzles; JohnsonBayou, KC bingo.

Tuesday, March 15 - 9 a.m.- Cameron, pokeno and exer-cise; Creole, cards; GrandLake, dominoes; 10 a.m. -Hackberry, Debbie Watts; 11a.m. - Johnson Bayou, DebbieWatts; 1 p.m. - GrandChenier, bingo.

Wednesday, March 16 - 9a.m. - Creole, bingo; GrandLake, dominoes; Hackberry,bingo; Johnson Bayou, crafts;10 a.m. - Cameron, DebbieWatts; Domino’s pizza inCameron.

Thursday, March 17 - 9a.m. - Cameron, pokeno;Grand Lake, dominoes;Hackberry, puzzles; JohnsonBayou, bingo; 10 a.m. -Creole, Penelope Richard; 1-4p.m. - food for seniors.

Friday, March 18 - 9 a.m. -Creole, cards; Grand Lake,dominoes; Hackberry, puz-zles; Johnson Bayou, puzzles;10 a.m. - Cameron, PenelopeRichard; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - foodfor seniors.

Hibernia isbeing sold toCapitol One

Hibernia Corp. is beingsold to Capital One FinanceCorp. for $5.35 billion, thetwo companies announcedthis week.

Hibernia has a bankbranch in Cameron whichwas formerly the CalcasieuMarine Bank, the oldestbanking institution inCameron.

The boards of directors ofVirginia-based Capital Oneand New Orleans-basedHibernia met Sunday andapproved the cash-and-stockdeal, said Richard Woods, aCapital One spokesman.

Pending regulatory andshareholder approval, themerger could be completed inthe third quarter, Woods said.

Hibernia president J.Herbert Boydstun saidSunday that customersshould see few changes.

Bridge getsinspection

located in here, but needs theconnecting infrastructureacross the Channel.

Therefore, the Jury isrequesting the delegation toseek the allocation of FederalHighway Administrationfunds for a bridge/tunnelcrossing study. Horn believesthe study should not cost over$200,000 if in-house engi-neers at the LouisianaDepartment of Transpor-tation and Development areused.

The request was sent toSenators David Vitter andMary Landrieu and Repre-sentative Charles Boustany.

BByy CCYYNNDDII SSEELLLLEERRSS

The Cameron ParishPolice Jury has requested itsCongressional delegation toseek funds for a study on abridge or tunnel crossing forthe Calcasieu Ship Channelat Cameron.

The request cites theincreased shipping expectedwhen there are three LNGterminals in operation northof the Cameron FerryLanding in the near future.Trunkline LNG in LakeCharles is in the process ofdoubling its capacity,Sempra’s Cameron LNGTerminal in Hackberry isunder construction, andCheniere LNG’s Creole Trailterminal is just beginning thepermit process.

Parish Administrator TinaHorn wrote, “Just the otherday, while waiting to cross theferry for about 45 minutes,thinking the ferry was broke,I finally saw a LNG tanker inthe horizon, The ferry shutsdown completely while thetanker is in the Channel anddoes not resume crossings fora good while after the tankeris out of site.”

Horn noted that liquefiednatural gas benefits theentire country and thatCameron Parish has no prob-lem with the terminals being

Jurors table Johnson Bayoupermit after concerns told

away with the TemporaryFood Service fee for fairs andfestivals for non-profit organi-zations; add $1410 to the bidamount for a Johnson Bayouroad striping project; permitAmbulance District #2 tobuild a combination ambu-lance station and Sheriff ’ssubstation on parish propertyin Hackberry between theparish barn and the library;adopt the road foremen evalu-ation form as presented bythe committee, keeping thepresent pay scale.

The Jury re-appointed:

BByy CCYYNNDDII SSEELLLLEERRSS

Environmental concernscaused the Police Jury totable a permit Monday nightfor the reconstruction of acontainment berm in JohnsonBayou. The permit applica-tion by The ProspectiveInvestment and TradingCompany was opposed byTommy Wright, general man-ager of Dore Energy Corp. onthe grounds that the soil inthe area is contaminated byhydrocarbons, benzene, andbarium, and further dredgingand soil movement wouldspread the contaminants,cause marsh loss, and possi-bly result in loss of wildlife.

Wright said theDepartment of NaturalResources and the LouisianaDepartment ofEnvironmental Quality havethe property under investiga-tion for litigation on theseissues and asked the Jury todeny the permit. Jurorsagreed to table the permituntil further information isreceived or the state approvesthe project.

Juror Sonny McGee, com-menting on a recent newsarticle about the WestCameron Port’s contract witha law firm, emphasized thatthere is no audit of the Portcurrently on-going. He said hehopes that sensitive negotia-tions will not be affected bythe article.

In a related matter, heasked the Jury to institute apolicy that any correspon-dence with regulatory agen-cies on Police Jury letterheadbe approved by the presidentor the Jury. The panel agreed,with certain exceptions forregular permit applicationsand financial matters, to bedetermined.

In response to anotherrecent article, concerning theJury’s questions about theCameron Parish Library’sinternet contract, representa-tives of Sky RiderCommunications, LibraryDirector Charlotte Trosclairand Program Director DeDeNunez, and E-Rate consultantTerri Lawrence of theLouisiana Resource Centerfor Educators (under theoffice of the Lt. Governor)were present to answer anyconcerns. However, the mat-ter was not on the agenda andno questions were asked.

The Jury voted to: Do

The north bound lane ofthe Gibbstown Bridge northof Creole was closed to trafficfrom 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday for bridge inspec-tion.

A Dept. of Highwayspokesman said that the clo-sure was made on short noticeas Wednesday was the onlytime that a piece of equip-ment, the Snooper, was avail-able to check the underside ofthe bridge.

Motorists driving northwere able to cross using theother lane as directed by flag-gers.

Shareholdersmeeting set

The annual shareholdersmeeting of Cameron Bank-shares, Inc. will be held at2:30 p.m., Friday, March 18 atthe main office of the bank at4440 Nelson Road, LakeCharles.

Election of directors will beheld. Nominees are ArthurCooling, David J. Drez, Jr.,Charles F. Hebert, John A.Henning, Jerry G. Jones, Jr.,Robert M. McHale, Roy M.Raftery, Jr., Enos J. Sturleseand Sue C. Watson.

Cameron State Bank,which had its origin inCameron about 40 years ago,now has branches throughoutSouthwest Louisiana.

3 schoolsto be honored

Three Cameron Parishschools will be recognized foracademic growth at theCameron Parish School Boardmeeting at 4 p.m., Monday,March 14.

The schools are GrandLake High, David Duhon,principal; Hackberry High,Austin LaBove, principal; andSouth Cameron Elementary,Barry Wayne Richard, princi-pal.

The schools will be recog-nized for their academicgrowth over the past year. Theprogram is sponsored by theBoard of Elementary andSecondary Education.

Alayna Trahan, SouthCameron Elementary student,will be recognized by theboard for being a winner inthe Louisiana School BoardAssoc. art contest.

Notice givenwater users

Town meetto be heldat J. Bayou

A town meeting is sched-uled for the Holly Beach -Johnson Bayou Communityon Tuesday, Mar. 15, at 6 p.m.at the Johnson BayouCommunity Center.Representatives from the fol-lowing offices will be avail-able for questions:

Cameron Parish PoliceJury, Sheriff Department,District Attorney, SchoolBoard. Johnson Bayou FireDepartment, West CameronPort, Johnson BayouWaterworks, AmbulanceDistrict 2, Gravity DrainageDistrict 7, Johnson BayouRec. Center, Holly Beach FireDepartment, Cameron ParishLibrary.

Rate increasetold at H’berry

Ivan Barentine and CurtisTrahan to Gravity Dist. #7,Darryl Poole and RickyTaylor to Gravity Dist. #8,Anita Kingham to RecreationDistrict #5, and DarrellDuhon to Waterworks Dist.#2.

The Jury appointed KarenAshfield to fill a vacancy onRecreation Dist. #5 andDewayne Nall to Fire Dist.#10. John LeBlanc, Roy Nash,Clifton Hebert, FreddieRichard, Jr., and OreliaBenoit were appointed to theboard of Fire Dist. #1.

Cameron ParishWaterworks Dist. 9, whichserves the Grand Chenierarea, has given notice effec-tive June 1 that all residen-tial and commercial usersmust be connected to individ-ual water meter taps.

After that date, no userwill be permitted to receivewater from another meteredwater line.

Anyone who does not com-ply with this rule will be sub-ject to disconnection and pos-sible prosecution for theft.

Seniors tobe guestsat luncheon

The Cameron ParishSenior Luncheon will be heldSunday, Mar. 13 at 1 p.m. atSweet Lake United MethodistChurch, 5189 Hwy. 397 (cor-ner of Helms and RobinsonRoads).

There will be lunch, enter-tainment, and time for visit-ing.

For additional informationcall Wayne Taylor at 598-1000.

Cameron ParishWaterworks Dist. 2, whichprovides water for theHackberry area, hasannounced that customerswill have a $3.29 increase ontheir monthly bills beginningApril 1.

THE CAMERON ParishLibrary's book club willmeet at the Cameron mainbranch to discuss thebook “To Kill aMockingbird” that washanded out last month.Delma Porter, Englishprofessor at McNeese,(shown above) will hostthe discussion. Partici-pants will pick up theirnew book for April, TheJoy Luck Club. JohnsonBayou's Book Club willmeet on March 24th in theJohnson Bayou Library.

THIS IS a picture of the Albert Theriot home on Little Chenier that was taken manyyears ago. Notice the stairway to the attic on the front porch. The late Vian Theriot livedin the home in later years. The picture was taken on the occasion of a wedding or funer-al -- note the coats and ties on the men and the long dresses on the women.

WEST CAMERON Port Board members Jim Brown,left, and Howard Romero presented a plaque to RubyConstance in memory of the 36 years of service to thatboard by her husband, the late J. P. Constance. Romeronoted that Constance was an original member of the PortBoard and the only remaining charter member. Brownpraised his "honesty, integrity, loyalty, and dedication."

(Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

STATE LIVESTOCK show winners from CameronParish were honored by the Police Jury at their regularmeeting Monday night. Receiving certificates wereJimmy Dowd, Jake Boudreaux, Chad Benoit, JoelRogers, Kyle Fontenot and Linzie Hession. Not picturedare Blair Trahan and Channing Beard. (Photo by CyndiSellers.)

HEATHER WITTMANwas named the fifth gradeStudent of the Year forCameron ElementarySchool.

BOB DEWEY, field rep-resentative for Congress-man Charles Boustany,will be at the CameronPolice Jury Annex everyMonday at 3 p.m. to hearconcerns from CameronParish citizens. He alsomay be reached at 433-1747 in Lake Charles.

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He who knows all theanswers has not yet beenasked all the questions.

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Matilda B. Gaudet, 80, ofLake Charles died at 5:25a.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005in a local hospital after aneleven-year battle with ovari-an cancer.

Mrs. Gaudet was born onCow Island and has lived inthe Lake Charles area since1951. She was a 1942 gradu-ate of Creole High School andworked as a salesclerk forMuller’s Department store fora number of years. Mrs.Gaudet was a CharterMember of Our Lady Queenof Heaven Catholic Churchand also a member of theCatholic Daughters.

Survivors include her hus-band of 61 years BurtisGaudet; two daughtersPatricia LeJune and her hus-band James and Garadeen“Deenie” Nordan and her hus-band Bob Jr. all of LakeCharles; one son RonaldJordan Gaudet of Houston,Tex.; six grandchildren; Brianand Joel LeJune, Bob III andChris Nordan, Amy andRonnie Gaudet Jr., six great-grandchildren; Gabriel,Madeline and Jace LeJune,Bob IV, Reagan and HannahNordan; one godchild DebbieTheriot of Creole, also surviveMrs. Gaudet.

Funeral services were heldTuesday, March 8, 2005 at 2p.m. from Our Lady Queen ofHeaven Catholic church.Msgr. Ronnie Groth officiat-ed. Burial was in ConsolataCemetery under the directionof Johnson Funeral Home.

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Funeral services for AdamCalvin LaBauve, 85, of LakeArthur will be at 10 a.m.Thursday, March 10, atMatthews and Son FuneralHome of Lake Arthur. Mr.LaBauve died Monday, March7, 2005, at JenningsAmerican Legion Hospital.Interment will be in AndrusCove Cemetery. The Rev.Francis Appuhamy will offici-ate.

A native of Grand Chenier,Mr. LaBauve served in theArmy during World War II.He retired as a carpenter of50 years with local Union953. He was the owner ofLaBauve Sharp-All.

Survivors include his wife,Dorothy B. LaBauve of LakeArthur; one son, ChrisLaBauve and wife, Rebecca,of Richard; one daughterRoberta Dyke and husband,Howard, of Lake Arthur; onesister, Dorothy Kelly ofBundick Lake; and fivegrandchildren.

Memorialbooks givenLibrary

New memorial books atthe Cameron Parish Libraryinclude:

Merchants of Grain,Claude Eagleson by CharlotteTrosclair family; Christmas Stories FromLouisiana, Madeline “Puddy”Solina by Charlotte Trosclairfamily;

Lord, Have Mercy,Barbara Lane Boudoin byMary Cockrell;

Gun Trader’s Guide,Whitney Broussard by Mrs.Lawrence Arceneaux family; Around The Yard, WhitneyBroussard by T-Boy McCall;

Miracle Foods, JoyceMurphy by Thania and BillElliott;

Quiltmaking By Hand,Elizabeth Parrott by Douglasand Jean Richard, ThelmaDuhon, Bill and JudyFontenot;

Jesus: Images of Christ inArt, Barbara Lane Boudoinby Mary and Frankie Henryand family;

Christmas With SouthernLiving, Hayes Picou, Sr. byBerton and Audrey Daigle;

SADIE HAWKINS, a swingbed patient at South Cameron Memorial Hospital, is sur-rounded by Mardi Gras revelers from the Creole-Cameron area. The revelers visit theswingbed patients every year for the Mardi Gras holiday and the patients really enjoythe celebration.

The Next Place, BrandiSkinner Doucet by Corey,Jodie, Hannah and ChristianDoucet.

Who was Cameron Parishnamed for? Some theories

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The origin of the name ofCameron Parish is the subjectof some speculation and moredisagreement.

One writer links it withthe Cameroons in Africa,holding that both are derivedfrom a French word meaninga marshy place. Certainlythere is enough marsh inCameron to satisfy any rea-sonable man who loves suchterrain, but no French dictio-nary in my possession seemsto be acquainted with thisfact.

Neither do the local inhab-itants, largely of Frenchextraction, use this or a simi-lar word. In the vernacular itis “meshe” or at least that isthe way it sounds to me. Ithink that we may safely dis-miss the opinion as simply aninteresting sidelight on theworkings of the human brainand imagination.

I have also seen publica-tions to the effect that theparish was named in honor ofSimon Cameron of AbrahamLincoln’s war cabinet, andalthough Louisiana wasunder carpet bag rule at thetime the parish was created,

it is hardly likely that theestimable secretary was cho-sen as a godfather. That, tome, is stretching the matterpretty thin.

On the other hand, theLouisiana Almanac and FactBook of 1949-50, page 235,flatly states without anyquestion or doubt that “Theparish was named afterRobert Alexander Cameron.He was a soldier in theConfederate Army and tookpart in Bank’s Red RiverExpedition. He later com-manded the district ofLafourche. “I am inclined toaccept this as the true expla-nation of the origin of thename.

Governor Wormouthsigned the bill creating theparish on March 16, 1870.The organization followedshortly after, most likelybefore the end of the summer.

Publicationlists Cam.registrants

A list of civilian draft regis-tration in Cameron Parish in1917-1918, D’s through H’sis contained in an article inthe March issue of Kinfolks,the publication of theSouthwest LouisianaGenealogical Society.

The information wasabstracted by Raymond H.Banks.

“These draft registrationsare not the same as inductionsinto the military,” the articleexplains. “Approximately 85percent of the registrantsnever went into military ser-vice.”

The article includes severalhundred names includingDaigle, Davis, Demary,Devall, Doland, Doxey, Dugas,Duhon, Dupuis, Fontenot,Fruge, Hargrove, etc.

The date of birth and placeof residence are also listed.

More names will be pub-lished in next month’sKinfolks.

Single copies of the maga-zine may be obtained for $4 bywriting the Southwest La.Genealogical Society, PO Box5652, Lake Charles, La.70606-5652.


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Yerby-LaSallewedding to beheld Mar. 12

Swannie Felton and ChyrlLaSalle both of Cameronannounce the engagementand forthcoming marriage oftheir daughter, AlnettaLaSalle to Irvin Yerby Jr., sonof Irvin Yerby Sr. of Virginiaand the late Ethel Yerby ofCameron.

The wedding is set for 4p.m. Saturday, Mar. 12 atEbenezer Baptist Church inCameron. A reception will fol-low at the KC Hall inCameron.

Through this meansfriends and relatives areinvited to attend.

STEPHEN BROUSSARD of Sweetlake and RebeccaBurrows of Grand Lake announce the engagement andforthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amanda GailBroussard, to Aaron Wade Istre, son of Wilson Istre ofMermentau and Sarah Benny of Iowa. The wedding is setfor Saturday, March 19 at Sweetlake United MethodistChurch at 4 p.m. A reception will follow at the GrandLake Fireman’s Center.

THE GRAND LAKE Kindergarten class of Mrs. Cherie’ Myers recently celebrated Dr.Seuss’ birthday. Assistant Principal Mrs. Jackie Holmes read them the Dr. Seuss storyOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.

Lagniappe TwoRetirement Home

Living NotesBy Geneva Griffith

This month’s issue ofAcadiana Profile magazinefeatures a story on Cameron’sown J. C. Boudreaux who wasthe star of the movie,“Louisiana Man,” many yearsago when he was a young boy.Through the years the moviehas received many awards. Itportrays a young man in themarsh and was made right inour vicinity.

Our hats are off to J. C. Ithas been touted as a histori-cally correct rendition of thearea at that time. I rememberreading about it at the time,and was impressed that a lit-tle 11-year-old boy would take

the money he got from hiswork and buy a new electricrefrigerator for his mother.

I just happened to see thearticle on the Cameron Parish180-mile trip along the CreoleNature Trail, taken by theauthor under the guidance ofSammie Faulk. Theydescribed Capt. Sammie as a“tour guide extraordinaire” ashe guided the author, WandaMcKinney, and her husbandover the 180-mile-long trip“through wildlife refuges,along 26 miles of undiscov-ered beaches, and more birdsthan you can imagine.” It wasin the May 2004 issue of

Southern Living magazine.They saw what we havealways known, but havetaken for granted - our beau-tiful spot of the world.

Garden Festival to be held April 2 - 3

Spring is here and it istime to get your hands intothe good earth and make yourgarden grow! The 6th AnnualSouthwest Louisiana GardenFestival presents its 2005“Celebration of Gardening.”

You will want to soak ininformation about gardeningwithin the educational atmos-phere of exposure to annual &perennial flowers, vegetableplants, tropical plants, trees,shrubs, garden accessories,books, demonstrations, edu-cational lectures, and generalgarden paraphernalia.

“The Garden Festivalattracts over 4,000 gardenlovers, residents, and visitorseach year. It is a wholesome,educational environment andthe perfect activity to bringtogether garden friends andfamilies," said Robert Turley,Extension Horticulturist forthe LSU AgCenter / CalcasieuParish Cooperative ExtensionService, Lake Charles, LA.

There will be a PlantHealth Clinic with profession-als from the LSU AgCenter aswell as Master GardenerVolunteers who will helpdiagnose plant problems.Educational garden seminarswill be on-going throughoutthe two day event on various

garden interests. Kids will have a special boothgeared toward them with the4-H club providing activitiesrelated to gardening. 4-HRent-a-Kid with wagons/cartswill be available to assist withloading and unloading ofplant purchases.

Southwest Louisiana’sPremier Garden Show &Plant Sale is held in theOutdoor Covered Arena onthe east side of BurtonColiseum, located at 7100Gulf Hwy & Gauthier Rd..,Lake Charles, Louisiana70607. Festival hours areSaturday, Apr. 2, 9 a.m. - 6p.m. and Sunday, Apr. 3, 9a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Garden Festival isunder the auspices of the LSUAgCenter / Calcasieu ParishCooperative ExtensionService, and is non-profit.ADMISSION is only $2 foradults and free for children12 and under. Proceeds helpbenefit the Calcasieu Parish4-H Clubs. For more informa-tion, call Robert Turley at475-8812 or visit:http://www.agctr.lsu.edu/parish/calcasieu/calhort/horticul-ture/SW_LA_GardenFest.htm

Blazin’ Bike Rally to come through Cameron Parish

Lake Charles’ ContrabandDays Pirate Festival is one ofthe largest festivals in thestate of Louisiana featuringconcerts, carnival rides,parades and fireworks. Butthis year there’s somethingnew revving up forContraband Days!

Bikers ready to blaze trailsduring the 2nd annual Blazin’Bikes Rally held in the lakearea Friday – Sunday, May 6-8, need to register beforeFriday, April 8 to guarantee apre-registration package.

The pre-registration pack-age includes a Blazin’ BikesCreole Nature Trail All-American Road Rally t-shirtand pin, a three day entranceinto Contraband DaysFestival (May 6-8), Friday,May 6 Welcome Reception atthe Isle of Capri Casino ofLake Charles, Saturday, May7 entrance into Nissan ofLake Charles’ Flat TrackRacing in the Lake CharlesCivic Center, chances forprizes in three biker bingosand free exclusive onsiteparking.

The rally includes soakingin the sunshine and thewildlife along the CreoleNature Trail All-AmericanRoad, plus two new routesincluding the North PineyWoods Ride with a visit to theLouisiana Railroad DaysMuseum in DeQuincy and thein-town sponsor biker bingo.Bikers will experience the leg-endary entertainment ofContraband Days, withWayne Toups, Barry Badon,the Kadillacs, LouisianaExpress and more at the LakeCharles Civic Center.There will be a welcomereception at the Isle of CapriCasino Friday, May 6, exclu-sive onsite parking, a bikeshow and a celebrity cameo bycustom designer Wild Bill ofPro Street Customs.

Registration fees for thedriver and passenger are $30each. Registration for thebike show is $10. Proceedsfrom the rally as a whole willbenefit four lake area chari-

ties, including the LakeCharles East Rotary Club,Camp Fire (Camp Wi-Ta-Wentin), the SouthwestLouisiana Autism Chapterand Muscular DystrophyAssociation of SouthwestLouisiana.

Registration forms areavailable online at www.blaz-inbikesinlakecharles.com.Only those who registerbefore April 8 will receive thewhole registration package,including a T-shirt and pin.Reserve your spot today. Donot let this unique opportuni-ty skid past you!

For rally registration, con-tact Patricia Philmon, rallychair at 433-5213 ext. 300 orvisit www.blazinbikesin-lakecharles.com . For generalinformation, contact theSouthwest LouisianaConvention and VisitorsBureau at 436-9588 or visit:www.visitlakecharles.org .

HackberryNews

BByy GGRRAACCEE WWEELLCCHH

WWEELLCCOOMMEE HHOOMMEESgt. Edward Morris

returned from Iraq Friday,March 4 to Fort Hood, Texas.Edward is the husband ofCaryn Renee Morris andfather of Teddy and RickyMorris. Caryn’s boys havebeen staying with her par-ents, Roland and PatriciaKershaw of Houston, Tex.,formerly of Hackberry.Grandmothers are IreneKershaw and Grace B. Welchof Hackberry.

SSEENNIIOORR CCIITTIIZZEENNSSBBIIRRTTHHDDAAYYSS

Senior citizens ofHackberry celebrating birth-days in March are Lily MaeBufford, Annie Welch, BettyNunez, Detra Meyers, MaryLou Little, Dorothy Seay,Virginia Jinks, MaryDickerson, Freddine Hinton,Mona Landry, CharlesSanner, Clyde Guidry (whowill be 92-years-old on Mar.13), Carl Johnson, WillisDelcambre, Frank Brown,and Joseph D. Simon.

Registrationset for youthsports here

The Cameron ParishYouth League will hold playerregistration at the CameronRecreation Complex from 2 to4 p.m. on Sundays, March 13and 20.

Bring to registration: copyof birth certificate, $20 regis-tration fee and parent orguardian to sign permissionform.

There is a T-ball divisionfor boys and girls ages 5-6.

Other divisions for boysare:

Coach Pitch, ages 7-8.Player Pitch, Ages 9-10,

11-12 and 13-15. The twoolder groups will pay in theLake Charles League.

For more information callNeil Conner, 542-4107; RodNunez, 542-4338; or HopeJanuary, 775-2878.


Hackberry’s Desi Picouwas named the district 9CMost Valuable Player. Sheaveraged 15.7 points, 11.3rebounds, and 2.9 steals pergame. Her coach EddieMichalko, was named theCoach of the Year. JoiningPicou on the first team wasteam mate Mandy Michalko,a junior guard, who averaged8.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and3 assists per game.

Amanda Miller was namedto the second team as aguard. The Lady Mustangjunior averaged 9.5 points pergame with 3.1 rebounds and2.1 assists.

Johnson Bayou placed twoplayers on the second team.Freshman CharmayneBarentine was named as a

Harbor Lights 1st AnnualOYSTER FESTIVAL

Saturday, March 12 -- 3 p.m. Til~ LIVE MUSIC BY ~

KT and Bayou Rythem Band

Featuring: Kalabe TrahanOffering A Variety of Oyster Entrees

• Fried Oysters • Bacon Wrapped Oysters• Grilled Oysters

AND AS ALWAYS. . .• Good Cajun Home Cooked Food

“We will be shucking fresh oysters fromLouisiana waters by the dozen!”

ALL THIS FUN AND EXCITEMENT WILL BE

HELD IN THE PARKING LOT OF

HARBOR LIGHTS BAR & RESTAURANT.Liquor Will Be Served On The Premises

So Please NO ICE CHESTS!!!

Come out and have a great time at. . .

Harbor Lights620 Big Lake Rd., Big Lake, La.

598-4897

"Too often we give ourchildren answers to remember rather thanproblems to solve."

-Roger Lewin

CAMERON PARISH State Wrestling winners were honored by the Police Jury at theirregular meeting Monday night. Brett Richard, B.J. Abshire, Jonathan Trahan (not pre-sent), Justin Landry, Garrett Shipman, Dane Dupont, Justin Picou, Bart Vidrine, ByronQuinn, Ched LaBove, John Michael Johnson, and Gene McKinney, along with teammembers Jonathan Rutherford and Kyle Little and coach Clarence Vidrine were rec-ognized. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

THE ABOVE Grand Lake High School students quali-fied and participated at the state indoor track meet inBaton Rouge on Feb. 19th. From left are Hailey Quinn,Brittany Houston, Ashley Broussard, and Amber Taylor.

THE JOHNSON BAYOU Lady Rebels pose after theirfirst softball game. This is the first time Johnson Bayouhas participated in the softball program.

JOHNSON BAYOU School made history this week asthe boys' baseball team played their first game of theseason. It is the first time in the school's history to bepart of the baseball program. Shown above, EthanErbelding makes the first hit in the first game of JBHS'first baseball season.

Area schoolsparticipate inTarpon Relays

Twelve teams participatedin the Tarpon Relays lastFriday. On the boys sideWelsh won the team scoringand South Cameron finished6th and Grand Lake came in7th. Johnson Bayou placed adistant 11th. Pickering wonthe girls team scoring whileGrand Lake finished 3rd andSouth Cameron came in 5th.Johnson Bayou came in 10thplace.

South Cameron’s RachelFountain was named one ofthe outstanding field ath-letes.

Individual results: (Firstnames were not given for thegirls events.)

Boys - Grand Lake: TravisLavergne, 3rd - shot put, 2nd- javelin; Adam Precht, 3rd -javelin; South Cameron:Jonathan Rutherford, 3rd -high jump; DominiqueLeBlanc, 2nd - 100, 3rd - 200;Dane Dupont, 1st - 3200;Johnson Bayou: BlaineTrahan, 2nd - polevault; DJConner, 2nd - 1600.

Girls: Grand Lake: T.Theriot, 3rd - shot put; T.Nunez, 1st - javelin; B.Houston, 3rd - triple jump; S.Poole, 1st - 1600; S. Lavergne,2nd - 1600; South Cameron:J. Frerks, 2nd - discus; R.Fountain, 3rd - long jump, 1st- high jump, 1st - 400, 3rd -100 low hurdles; K.Rutherford, 2nd - high jump;Johnson Bayou: F. Cox, 3rd -400.

Grand Laketournamentresults

The Grand Lake HighSoftball Tournament was heldon Saturday, March 5. TheGrand Lake Lady Hornetswent 3-0 through Saturdayand were named TournamentChampions. Their tourna-ment victories increase theirrecord to 7-0.

GGrraanndd LLaakkee 44,, IIoowwaa 22 --Grand Lake - AshleyBroussard - 1/1 - 1 run,Brittany Hebert - 1/1 - 1 run;Pitcher: Lakeyn Duhon. Iowa- Jesey Brisnac - 1/2; Pitcher:Jesey Brisnac.

IIoowwaa 33,, SSoouutthh CCaammeerroonn11 -- Iowa - Frankki Powers -1/2 - 2 Runs; Pitcher: JeseyBrisnac. SC - H. Willis - 1/2 -1 run, K. Bourriaque - 1/2;Pitcher: Lakeyn Mock.

GGrraanndd LLaakkee 44,, HHaammiillttoonnCChhrriissttiiaann 00 -- Grand Lake -Tressa Theriot - 2/2,Elizabeth Reon - 1/1, 2 runs;Pitcher: Shelly Granger.Hamilton - MackenzieChaumont - 1/1; Pitcher:Lauri Clark.

HHaammiillttoonn CChhrriissttiiaann 33,,IIoowwaa 00 -- Hamilton - LauriClark - 2/2; Pitcher: LauriClark. Iowa - Julie Duval - 1/1- 1 run, Amanda Baxton - 1/2- double, 1 run; Pitcher: AprilGonzalez.

GGrraanndd LLaakkee 66,, SSoouutthhCCaammeerroonn 44 -- GL - TabithaNunez - 1/1 - 1 run, LakeynDuhon - 1/2 - 1 run; Pitcher:Lakeyn Duhon. SC - LakeynMock - 2/2 - 2 runs, M. Trahan- 1/2 - 1 run; Pitcher: KelseyKiffe.

SSoouutthh CCaammeerroonn 55,,HHaammiillttoonn CChhrriissttiiaann 22 -- SC -Lakeyn Mock - 2/3 - 1 run, K.Kiffe - 1/2 -1 run; Pitcher:Kelsey Kiffe. Hamilton -Mackenzie Chaumont - 2/3,Breanna West 1/1 - 1 run;Pitcher: Lauri Clark.

9 C All District boys &girls players named

Lunch menustold here

Lunch menus for CameronParish schools for the week ofMarch 14 are as follows:

Monday, March 14 - Pizzaw/ground beef topping, tossedsalad, buttered corn, vanillapudding.

Tuesday, March 15 -Chicken noodle soup, hashbrown patty, chilled peachslices, brownies, crackers,catsup.

Wednesday, March 16 -Chicken ala king, tossedsalad, orange wedges, saladdressing, biscuits, jellow/fruit.

Thursday, March 17 - Beefnachos, tomato cup, ranchbeans, hash brown patty, cin-namon rolls, tortilla chips,catsup.

Friday, March 18 - Fishportion, cole slaw, oven fries,banana pudding, catsup,hamburger bun.

All meals are served withmilk.

La. sports fishermen to boycott Shell Oil Co.

((AAMMEERRIICCAANN PPRREESSSS))Louisiana sport fishermen

are trying to organize a boy-cott of Shell Oil Co. to protesta proposed terminal in theGulf of Mexico for liquefiednatural gas which they saywould devastate fisheries.

The Louisiana CharterBoat Association plans toprotest Shell’s plans at theLouisiana Sportsman Showthat kicks off Wednesday atthe Louisiana Superdome.

Last month, federal regu-lators approved a permit forShell to build a terminal 36miles offshore fromSouthwest Louisiana. Theterminal would use morethan 100 million gallons ofGulf of Mexico water a day towarm the super-cold LNGback to gas. To transport nat-ural gas across the ocean, it isturned into a liquid by cool-ing, and it is warmed backinto gas upon reaching apoint of delivery.

The worry is that the Gulfwater chilled by the processwill kill zooplankton and fishlarvae and eggs.

What angers sport fisher-men is that Shell wants to usean “open-loop” system ratherthan a “closed-loop” one. Aclosed-loop system uses nat-ural gas instead of water towarm LNG.Environmentalists andmarine biologists say closed-loop systems do not devastatefish stocks.

Dennis Winkler, aspokesman for the terminal,said Shell has worked hard inrecent years to cultivate animage as an environmentally

friendly company.“Both systems were evalu-

ated,” he said. “This was rec-ommended as the best optionfor this deep-water port.

The LouisianaDepartment of Wildlife andFisheries has announced thedates, times and locations ofnine public meetings to dis-cuss proposed rules, regula-tions and dates for the 2005-2006 hunting seasons.

The meetings will be heldacross the state to give thepublic an opportunity to voiceopinions about season dates,bag limits, and WildlifeManagement Area regula-tions before the LouisianaWildlife and FisheriesCommission finalizes themthis summer.

The schedule of meetingsfollows.

Friday, March 11, LakeCharles, LSU AgriculturalCenter, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15,Lafayette, National WetlandsResearch Center, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 16,Hammond, SLU UniversityCenter, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 17,Baton Rouge, LDWFHeadquarters, LouisianaRoom, 7 p.m.

LDWF rulesand regulationsmeetings set

Softball &BaseballResults

SSOOFFTTBBAALLLL SSCCOORREESS

SStt.. LLoouuiiss 55,, SSoouutthhCCaammeerroonn 44 -- The 3A LadySaints scored the winning runin the top of the 7th inning asSouth Cameron drops to 1-6on the young season. LakenMock pitched for SouthCameron. Top hitters wereChristian McCall, 1-1 and 2runs; Mock, 1-3 with an RBIand 2 runs; Whitney Richard,1-3 and a RBI; and HayleyWillis, 1-2 2 RBIs.

SSoouutthh CCaammeerroonn JJVV 1100,,JJoohhnnssoonn BBaayyoouu 00 -- AmandaWicke pitched for the juniorLady Tarpons. Wicke record-ed 12 strikeouts. BritniOswalt threw for the LadyRebels in their first ever var-sity softball game. KimilyBourriaque went 2-2 with 3runs and Brittany Nunez was2-4 with a RBI and run forSouth Cameron.

GGrraanndd LLaakkee 44,, IIoowwaa 22 --Lakeyn Duhon pitched for theLady Hornets, allowing onlyone base hit. Top hitters forGrand Lake were AshleyBroussard, 1-1 with a run;and Brittney Hebert, 1-1 anda run.

IIoowwaa 33,, SSoouutthh CCaammeerroonn11 -- Lakeyn Mock pitched forthe Lady Tarpons. HayleyWillis and Kimily Bourriaquehad a base hit each.

GGrraanndd LLaakkee 44,, HHaammiillttoonn00 -- Shelly Granger was on thehill for the Lady Hornets, giv-ing up just one hit. TressaTheriot went 2-2 andElizabeth Reon had a base hitand scored 2 runs.

GGrraanndd LLaakkee 66,, SSoouutthhCCaammeerroonn 44 -- Lakeyn Duhonthrew for the Lady Hornetsand Kelsey Kiffe pitched forSouth Cameron. Top hittersfor Grand Lake were TabithaNunez, 1-1 and a run; andDuhon, 1-2 with a run.

HHaammiillttoonn 22,, SSoouutthhCCaammeerroonn 55 -- Kelsey Kiffepitched for the Lady Tarpons.Lakeyn Mock had a pair ofbase hits and a run scored.Kiffe also hit safely andscored a run.

BBAASSEEBBAALLLL AACCTTIIOONN

JJoohhnnssoonn BBaayyoouu 1188,,BBeetthheell CChhrriissttiiaann 66 -- TheRebels scored 11 runs in thefirst inning and cruised to aneasy win over Bethel in theirfirst ever varsity baseballgame. Ashton Boudreaux wason the hill for the Rebels,recording 8 strikeouts. Tophitters were Ethan Erbelding,1-2 with a double and 3 RBIs;Franz Schmulling, 1-2 with adouble and 2 RBIs; TravisRomero, 1-3 with 2 RBIs;Rusty Trahan, 1-1 and 4RBIs; and Blaine Trahan, 1-2and 2 RBIs.

SSoouutthh CCaammeerroonn 1111,,RReeeevveess 00 -- Marcus Mudd,Dominique LeBlanc, andJordan Istre combined theirpitching efforts for a two hitshutout of the Red Raiders.Top hitters were DylanConner, 2-2 and TyrellHarmon, 3-3 with a homerun.

WWeessttllaakkee 1133,, GGrraannddLLaakkee 11 -- Sean Collett was onthe hill for the Hornets. JacobHebert was 1-2 with a runscored.

GGrraanndd LLaakkee 1144,,LLaaGGrraannggee 44 -- Sean Colletteand Levi Stephenson pitchedfor the Hornets. Top hitterswere Ryan Monceaux, 2-4with 3 RBIs and DeonBergeron, 2-3 and a RBI.

WWeessttllaakkee 1111,, GGrraannddLLaakkee 11 -- Ryan Monceaux andDeon Bergeron shared themound for the Hornets.Marcus Harris had the onlybase hit.

guard. She averaged 14.1points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3steals per game. BritniOswalt was named as a for-ward. The senior averaged12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and2.8 steals per game.

The Hackberry Mustangs’Caleb Hicks and Jay Sannerwere named to the boys alldistrict 9C first team whileJohnson Bayou’s BlaineTrahan earned a spot on thefirst team.

Hicks, a senior forward,averaged 12.5 points and 11rebounds per game. Sanner, ajunior guard, averaged 14.2points and 7 rebounds pergame.

Trahan, a sophomore for-ward, averaged 21 points and11.7 rebounds per game. DJConner, Johnson Bayousophomore, earned a spot onthe second team as a guard.Conner averaged 14 pointsper game.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSSealed proposals for the con-

struction of the following projectwill be received by the CameronParish Police Jury until 22::0000 pp..mm..oonn 2211 MMaarrcchh 22000055 at theCameron Parish Police JuryAnnex, 110 Smith Circle,Cameron, Louisiana 70631.

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CCaammeerroonn PPaarriisshh JJaaiillThe rules and regulations for

the State Licensing Board for con-tractors will apply; the projectbeing classified as:

1. Building Construction.Subclassification 17. Plumbingand/or

IV. Mechanical Work.Subclassificaiton 3. Plumbing

Proposal forms will not beissued later than 24 hours prior tothe hour and date set for receivingproposals. Every bid submittedshall be accompanied by a certifiedcheck or bid bond in the amount of5% of the bid and shall be madepayable to the Cameron ParishPolice Jury.

Full information and proposalforms are available at the office ofLonnie G. Harper & Associates,Inc., Post Office Box 229, GrandChenier, Louisiana 70643-0229,(337) 538-2574. Plans and specifi-cations may be inspected upondeposit of $50.00 per set. Bidsmust be submitted on proposalforms provided by the engineer.Official action will be taken at theregularly scheduled CameronParish Police Jury meeting. TheCameron Parish Police Juryreserves the right to reject any orall the proposals and to waiveinformalities.

Cameron Parish Police Jury/s/Scott Trahan, President

RUNS: Mar. 3, 9, 16 - F 29

NOTICE TO BIDDERSThe Cameron Parish School

Board will receive sealed bidsuntil 2:00 p.m., March 24, 2005, atits offices at the Cameron ParishSchool Board building, 246 DeweyStreet, Cameron, Louisiana 70631for CAMERON PARISH SCHOOLPROJECTS, TRACKS ANDPAVILION. Complete plans andspecifications may be obtainedfrom C. Gayle Zembower,Architect, Inc., 704 East SchoolStreet, Lake Charles, Louisiana70607.

No bid shall be considered oraccepted unless the bid is accom-panied by bid security in anamount not less than five percent(5%) of the Base Bid and all addi-tive alternates. The bid securityshall be in the form of certifiedcheck or cashier’s check drawn ona bank insured by the FDIC, orCameron Parish School Board BidBond Form contained in the FrontEnd Documents written by a sure-ty company licensed to do businessin Louisiana with a A. M. Best rat-ing of “A” or better, countersignedby a person who is under contractwith the surety company or bondinsurer as a licensed agent in thisstate and who is residing in thisstate.

Bids shall be accepted fromContractors who are licensedunder LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163, Act635, effective January 1, 1989, forthe classification Roofing andBuilding Construction. No bidmay be withdrawn for a period ofthirty (30) days after receipt ofbids, except under the provisionsof LA R.S. 38:2214. Evidence ofauthority to submit the bid shallbe required in accordance withR.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (c) and or R.S.39:1594 (C) (2) (d).

Each bid must be placed in anenvelope, sealed and marked onthe outside, “CAMERON PARISHSCHOOL PROJECTS, TRACKSAND PAVILION, Bid No. 3-2005-1, to be opened at 2:00 p.m., March24, 2005 at the office of C. GayleZembower, Architect, Inc., 704East School Street, Lake Charles,Louisiana 70607.”

The Owner reserves the rightto reject any and all bids, in accor-dance with LA. R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1) (b), the provisions and require-ments of this section, those statedin the advertisement for bids, andthose required on the bid formshall not be considered as infor-malities and shall not be waivedby any public entity.

A deposit may be required onthe bid documents; however thedeposit shall not exceed twice thethe actual cost of reproduction.Deposits on the first set of docu-ments furnished a bona fide primebidder will be fully funded uponreturn of the documents no laterthan ten days after receipt of bids.On other sets of documents fur-nished to bidders the deposit lessactual cost of reproduction, will berefunded upon the return of thedocuments no later than ten (10)days after receipt of bids. R.S.38:2212 (A) (1) (e).Dr. Doug Chance, SuperintendentCameron Parish SchoolsRUN: Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10 (F 30)

NOTICE FOR BIDSThe Cameron Recreation

District No. 6 will receive sealedbids until the hour of 6:30 p.m.,Wednesday, March 16, 2005, fortearing out and installing tomatch existing fence at ball parkand pool area.

Detailed specifications may beobtained from the CameronRecreation District No. 6 Building.

Bids should be mailed or deliv-ered to Cameron RecreationDistrict No. 6, 300 LeBleu CampRoad, Creole, Louisiana, 70632and be marked “BID FORMENCLOSED” on the outside of theenvelope.

The Board reserves the right toreject any and all bids and towaive formalities.

CAMERON RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 6

BY: MARY CLARK, PRESIDENTRUN: Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10 (F 32)

NOTICE FOR BIDSThe Johnson Bayou Recreation

Center will accept sealed bids onthe following items to be bid offseparate:

1) 8 burner range with grill

and 1 oven2) Portable dumpster3) Approximately 1500 ft hur-

ricane fence 4’ tall, top rail andpost.

All bids must be at theRecreation Center by March 8,2005 by 6:00 p.m. Bids may bemailed or dropped off at 135Berwick Road, Cameron, LA70631. If you wish to look at any ofthe above items call Stacey at 337-569-2699 or 337-802-8383.

The Johnson Bayou RecreationCenter will accept applications fora full time supervisor. Applicationsmay be picked up at theRecreation Center, all applicationsmust be turned in by March 8,2005 at 6:00 p.m. Any questioncontact Stacey Badon at 337-569-2699 or 337-802-8383.Runs: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 & 10 F 45

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, in

accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 andLAC 7:XV.314(A), the LouisianaDepartment of Agriculture &Forestry, Louisiana Boll WeevilEradication Commission, hasestablished a boll weevil eradica-tion zone, the LouisianaEradication Zone, consisting of allthe territory within the state ofLouisiana.

Notice is further given that allproducers of commercial cotton inLouisiana are required to partici-pate in the boll weevil eradicationprogram, including cost sharing,in accordance with the Boll WeevilEradication Law and Rules andRegulations. This includes, but isnot limited to, reporting of cottonacreage and paying of assessmentsby July 15 of each crop year, anddestruction of cotton plants andstalks by December 31 of each cropyear. A copy of the law and rulesand regulations may be obtainedfrom the Boll Weevil EradicationCommission, P.O. Box 3596, BatonRouge, LA 70821-3596, telephonenumber (225) 952-8105.

Notice is also given that theplanting of noncommercial cottonis PROHIBITED in Louisianaunless a written waiver isobtained from the Commissionerof Agriculture & Forestry in accor-dance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). Torequest a waiver, submit a writtenapplication to the Department ofAgriculture and Forestry, at theaddress provided in this notice,stating the conditions under whichsuch written waiver is requested.RUN: Mar. 10, 17, 24 (M 1)

PUBLIC HEARINGThe Cameron Area Agency on

Aging/Council on Aging will hold apublic hearing on the Area Plan onMarch 28th at 1 p.m. at theCameron Senior Center, 723Marshall Street. The hearing willbe held following the board meet-ing which will be held at 12 noonon the same day in the same loca-tion. The public is invited toattend.RUNS: Mar. 3, 10 - M 5

SHERIFF’S SALETHIRTY-EIGHT JUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURTPARISH OF CAMERONSTATE OF LOUISIANA

GMACVS. NO. 10-16690

THOMAS BENOITBy virtue of a writ of EXECU-

TORY PROCESS issued to medirected by the Honorable Courtaforesaid, I have seized and willoffer for sale at public auction tothe last and highest bidder WITHthe benefit of appraisement, at theCourt House door of this Parish ofCameron, on Wednesday, MARCH23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. the follow-ing described property to-wit:

1999 GMC SIERRA PICKUPSERIAL NUMBER1GTFC29UXXZ510395

seized under said writ.Terms: CASH DAY OF SALE.

/s/Theos DuhonTHEOS DUHON, SHERIFF

CAMERON PARISH, LA.Sheriff ’s Office, Cameron, la.

MARCH 04, 2005BRIAN J WEIMER

Attorneys for GMACRUNS: Mar. 10 - M 12

PUBLIC NOTICE(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO

INTRODUCE BILL - SLS 05RS-211)

Public notice is hereby giventhat there may be introduced atthe session of the Legislature to beconvened on April 25, 2005, a billrelative to Cameron Parish; to pro-vide for the zoning, land use, andsiting of any public or privatefacility for the disposal, incinera-tion and storage of liquid or solidwaste; to provide for an effectivedate, and to provide for relatedmatters.RUN: Mar. 10, 17 (M14)

Anyone knowing the where-abouts of one certain promissorynote dated February 5, 2002, inthe principal amount of$40,462.86, payable to the order ofCitiFinancial Consumer Services,Inc., payable monthly, executed byRebecca Dodd and Carolyn Swire,please contact Charles K. Watts,Attorney at Law, Seale, Smith,Zuber & Barnette, 8550 UnitedPlaza Blvd., Ste. 200, BatonRouge, LA 70809; phone (225) 924-1600.RUN: Mar. 10, 17, 24 (M 15)

PROCEEDINGSCameron Parish EMS

Lower Cameron ParishAmbulance Service District Board of Directors Meeting

January 19, 2005 Meeting called to order at 4:00

p.m. by President Phyllis Pinch. Pledge of Allegiance and

Prayer was lead by Mrs. Pinch. Roll call: Present - Phyllis

Pinch, Loston McEvers, ChristineMooney, Michaeil Booth and JoAnn Nunez. Absent - None

Additions to the meeting agen-da proposed were:

1. Medical Director Contract 2. Employee Health Insurance 3. Billing Policy for Local

Businesses Mr. McEvers motioned to

approve additions to the agenda.Second by Mrs. Booth. Noneopposed. Motion carried.

Mrs. Booth motioned toapprove the minutes for theDecember 15, 2004 meeting, withone correction. Second by Mrs.Mooney. None opposed. Motioncarried.

Mr. McEvers motioned to pro-ceed with bid openings as the firstitem of business, then proceedwith the remaining items on theagenda as listed. Second by Mrs.Booth. None opposed. Motion car-ried.

Sealed bids for the buildingrenovations project were openedand presented by Mr. RichardSteen of Moss Architects, Inc.

The bids for the project are asfollows:

Sam Istre Construction -$162,000.00

Vaughan BrothersConstruction - $141,812.00

Bergeron Welding -$188,650.00

Charles Miller - $187,000.00 Mr. McEvers motioned to take

the bids under advisement andrespond with a decision within the45-day period, as written in thebid specifications. Second by Mrs.Booth. None opposed. Motion car-ried.

Director, Byron Broussard,presented the director’s reports forDecember, which included month-ly call volume, asset report, taxrevenues received, payment reportand expense report.

Mr. McEvers motioned toapprove the director’s report.Second by Mrs. Mooney. Noneopposed. Motion carried.

Mr. McEvers discussed thecontract for Medical Director. Hestated that he had discussed thefees with current Medical Director,Dr. Richard Sanders, and hebelieves that a fee of $250.00would be acceptable to both par-ties. He motioned that Mr.Broussard postpone advertisingfor bids and contact Dr. Sanderabout negotiating this lower fee.Second by Mrs. Mooney. Noneopposed. Motion carried.

Mr. Broussard asked foradvice, from the board, concerningunpaid workers’ compensationaccounts. These particularaccounts involved local businesseswith employees who sustainedinjuries while on duty. However,these employees are also parishresidents. Mr. McEvers advisedMr. Broussard to contact the localbusinesses in question and explainthat the parish resident discountdoes not include workers’ compen-sation cases; therefore payment onthese accounts must be pursued.He also asked Mr. Broussard tocontact the police jury administra-tor to find out if their office hadany record of a billing policy forthe district, set forth by the policejury prior to forming this board.

Mr. Broussard presentedchecks to be signed by the board inorder to enroll the districtsemployees in Blue Cross / BlueShield of LA. He explained thatthe current insurance carrier,Starmark, had increased theirpremiums significantly. BC/BSgave an initial quote for the samecoverage that would be approxi-mately 30% less. Mr. McEversmotioned to approve employeeenrollment with Blue Cross/BlueShield of LA. Second by Mrs.Mooney. None apposed. Motioncarried.

Mrs. Mooney motioned toadjourn. Seconded by Ms. Nunez.None opposed. Motion carried.Meeting adjourned. RUN: Mar. 10 (M 16)

SHERIFF’S SALETHIRTY-EIGHT JUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURTPARISH OF CAMERONSTATE OF LOUISIANAUS BANK NATIONALASSOCIATION ET AL

VS. NO. 10-16896MICHAEL JOSEPH

BERTRAND, JR.& BRANDY BERTRAND

By virtue of a writ of EXECU-TORY PROCESS issued to medirected by the Honorable Courtaforesaid, I have seized and willoffer for sale at public auction tothe last and highest bidder WITHthe benefit of appraisement, at theCourt House door of this Parish ofCameron, on Wednesday, APRIL13, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. the follow-ing described property, to-wit:

THAT CERTAIN TRACT ORPARCEL OR GROUND SITUAT-ED IN THE PARISH OFCAMERON, STATE OFLOUISIANA, TO WIT: THESOUTH 54 FEET TO THAT CER-TAIN TRACT OF LANDDESCRIBED AS COMMENCINGAT POINT 258 FEET NORTH OFTHE SOUTHWEST CORNER OFLOT 1 OF THE 12 ACRES IN ASQUARE OUT OF THE SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF THENORTHEAST QUARTER OFTHE SOUTHWEST QUARTEROF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 12SOUTH, RANGE 9 WEST,THENCE EAST 120 1/2 FEET,THENCE NORTH 224 FEET,THENCE WEST 120 1/2 FEET,THENCE SOUTH 224 FEET TOTHE POINT OF COMMENCE-MENT.

seized under said writ.Terms: CASH DAY OF SALE

/s/ Theos DuhonTHEOS DUHON, SHERIFF

CAMERON PARISH, LA.Sheriff ’s Office, Cameron, La.MARCH 04, 2005

/s/ Gabrielle D. JonesGABRIELLE D. JONESAttorneys for US BANK

NATIONAL ASSOC.RUN: Mar. 10 & Apr. 7 (M 17)

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITYFOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON

PROPOSEDSETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEENTHE LOUISIANADEPARTMENT OF

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYAND DENBURY RESOURCES,

INC.The Louisiana Department of

Environmental Quality andDenbury Resources, Inc., AgencyInterest Number 100310, haveentered into a proposed settlementagreement concerning the State’sallegations of environmental viola-

tions by Respondent at its facility(Lacassine No. 2 Facility) inCameron Parish, Louisiana, whichallegations are set forth in theConsolidated Compliance Orderand Notice of Potential Penalty,LDEQ Enforcement Number AE-CN-04-0088.

The Department ofEnvironmental Quality will acceptcomments on the proposed settle-ment for the next forty-five (45)days. The public is invited andencouraged to submit written com-ments to the LouisianaDepartment of EnvironmentalQuality, Office of the SecretaryLegal Affairs Division Post OfficeBox 4302, Baton Rouge LA, 70821-4302, Attention: Ted R. Broyles, II,Senior Attorney. All comments willbe considered by the Departmentin reaching a decision on whetherto make the settlement final.

Terms and conditions of theproposed settlement may bereviewed at the LouisianaDepartment of EnvironmentalQuality, Records Management,Room 127, Galvez Building, 602North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge,Louisiana 70802.

Pursuant to La. R.S.30:2050.7(D), the Departmentmay hold a public hearing regard-ing this proposed settlement wheneither of the following conditionsare met: 1) a written request forpublic hearing has been filed bytwenty-five (25) persons, by a gov-ernmental subdivision or agency,or by an association having notless than twenty-five (25) mem-bers who reside in the parish inwhich the facility is located; or 2)the secretary finds a significantdegree of public interest in thissettlement.

For further information, youmay call the Legal Affairs Divisionof the Louisiana Department ofEnvironmental Quality at (225)219-3985. To request a copy of theproposed settlement, submit acompleted Public Record RequestForm (DEQ Form FSD-0005-01).The form and instructions for com-pletion may be found on the DEQWebsite at the following address:http://www.deq.state.la.us/pubRecords/default.htm.RUNS: Mar. 10 - M 18

PROCEEDINGSThe Cameron Parish

Waterworks District No. 10 met inSpecial session on Monday -February 28, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. atthe Johnson Bayou WaterworksOffice in the village of JohnsonBayou, Louisiana. MembersPresent were: Mrs. ConnieTrahan, Mr. Jessie Simon, Jr., Mr.Lloyd Badon, Mr. Nathan Griffith,and Mr. Jim Cox. Guest attendingwere none. Members absent werenone.

It was moved by Mr. Griffith tocall the meeting to order.

It was moved by Mr Simon,seconded by Mrs. Trahan and car-ried that the minutes be read andaccepted.

It was moved by Mr. Cox, sec-onded by Mrs. Trahan and carriedto approve the bills as paid.

It was moved by Mr. Griffith togo into executive session @ 7:30p.m. to discuss employee evalua-tions.

It was moved by Mr. Griffith togo back into regular session @ 9:30p.m.

There being no further busi-ness to discuss, president NathanGriffith adjourned the meeting @9:40 p.m.

The next Waterworks meetingwill be held on April 12, 2005 @6:15 p.m. at the Waterworks office.

Approved:/s/Nathan Griffith

Nathan Griffith - ChairmanAttest:/s/Connie TrahanConnie Trahan - SecretaryRUNS: Mar. 10 - M 21

PROCEEDINGSCAMERON PARISH

POLICE JURYFEBRUARY 7, 2005

The Cameron Parish PoliceJury met in regular session onMonday, February 7, 2005, at thePolice Jury Building in the Villageof Cameron, Louisiana at 5:00o’clock P.M. The following mem-bers were present: Mr. SteveTrahan, Mr. Darryl Farque, Mr.James Doxey, Mr. Charles Precht,III, Mr. Magnus McGee, Mr.Douaine Conner and Mr. ScottTrahan.

It was moved by Mr. SteveTrahan, seconded by Mr. Prechtand carried, that the reading ofthe minutes shall be dispensedwith.

It was moved by Mr. Farque,seconded by Mr. McGee and car-ried, that the minutes shall beapproved.

It was moved by Mr. Farque,seconded by Mr. Precht and car-ried, that the following items shallbe added to the Agenda:

6. Drilling and PipelinePermits:

d. Hunt Oil Company7. Other Permits:d. Don E. Page

10.Appointments:f. Recreation Dist. #5 - Chuck

Guintard - resigned - MarthaReynolds

It was moved by Mr. Conner,seconded by Mr. Farque and car-ried, that Eugene M. Sellers, Jr.,AIA, is hereby authorized, empow-ered and directed to advertise forthe acceptance of bids for the ren-ovations to an existing building tohouse the Grand Chenier BranchLibrary.

Charles Cole, representing theCameron Chapter of the NAACP,requested the Jury’s approval toplace a monumental marker onthe courthouse grounds in memoryof African-American soldiers from1770 to the present time.

It was moved by Mr. Doxey,seconded by Mr. Farque and car-ried, that the Cameron ParishPolice Jury does hereby grant per-mission for said marker to beplaced on the courthouse grounds,pending the approval of theLouisiana State Historical Society.

Teddy Broussard spoke of sev-eral concerns he has regardingSouth Cameron MemorialHospital, permits, the need forjobs and the need for the Jury towork together.

serving on the Board.The Treasurer requested that

Item No. 11a on the agenda, the2004 Audit Proposal, shall betabled until next month.

It was moved by Mr. Farque,seconded by Mr. Precht and car-ried, that the President is herebyauthorized, empowered anddirected to sign an InteragencyAgreement by and between theCameron Parish Police Jury andthe Fire Protection District No.Fourteen to allow the Jury to placeplayground equipment on proper-ty purchased by the Fire District.

It was moved by Mr. Conner,seconded by Mr. Doxey and car-ried, that the President is herebyauthorized, empowered anddirected to sign a redemption deedin the amount of seventy-eight dol-lars and seventy-five ($78.74) onbehalf of Sherry Dinger, SusanJohnson and Norma Pinch for thefollowing described property:

Und 3/8 Int in Lot 5 GarberSub (Plat Bk 1 Pg 204 #75020)Angelette Cheramie 1/8, KilranCheramie 1/8, Violet LeBlanc 1/8(Int of Berman Cheramie, et al toNorman Cheramie)

It was moved by Mr. McGee,seconded by Mr. Farque and car-ried, that the President is herebyauthorized, empowered anddirected to sign an InteragencyAgreement by and between theCameron Parish Police Jury andthe Fire Protection District No.Ten to transfer the ownership ofone (1) used 1991 Ford Van,Vin#1FBHE21G3MHB10712, Tag#2802, from the Fire District tothe Police Jury Animal ControlDepartment. The Police Jury doeshereby agree to pay the FireProtection District No. Ten theamount of one thousand dollars($1000) to purchase said vehicle.

It was moved by Mr. McGee,seconded by Mr. Farque and car-ried, that the Treasurer is herebyauthorized, empowered anddirected to advertise for the sale ofsurplus scrap metal, on behalf ofthe Fire Protection District No.Ten.

In response to an advertise-ment of bids published in theOfficial Journal, the following bidswere received for the sale of one(1) used 1971 Ford F750 FireTruck, on behalf of the FireProtection District No. Fifteen:

BIDDER; AMOUNTDavid Cook Trucks &

Equipment; $400.00Jake McCain; 201.00Considering the bid of David

Cook Trucks & Equipment to bethe highest responsible bid, it wasmoved by Mr. Conner, seconded byMr. McGee and carried, that saidbid be and the same is herebyaccepted, pending approval of saidFire District.

In response to an advertise-ment of bids published in theOfficial Journal, the following bidwas received for the purchase of E-911 Communication ConsoleEquipment:

BIDDER; AMOUNTLouisiana Radio

Communications, Inc.; $39,904.00Considering the bid of

Louisiana Radio Communications,Inc. to be the only responsible bid,it was moved by Mr. Farque, sec-onded by Mr. Conner and carried,that said bid be and the same ishereby accepted. The equipmentwill be funded by means of aHomeland Security Grant.

In response to an advertise-ment of bids published in theOfficial Journal, the following bidwas received for the lease pur-chase of one (1) motor grader:

BIDDER; AMOUNTScott Construction

Equipment; $ 100,098.00 **Option to Lease Purchase -

60 months @ $1,916.76 per monthIt was moved by Mr. Precht,

seconded by Mr. Steve Trahan andcarried, that said bid be and thesame is hereby rejected due tobudget concerns.

The President asked if therewere any comments regarding theproposed abandonment of the last100’ of Parish Road No. 3144(Carter Road). No comments werereceived.

The following resolution wasoffered by Mr. Doxey, seconded byMr. Farque and declared dulyadopted:

RESOLUTIONSTATE OF LOUISIANAPARISH OF CAMERON

BE IT RESOLVED by theCameron Parish Police Jury inregular session convened on this7th day of February, 2005, that:

SECTION I: The followingdescribed public road right of way,the same being of no further pub-lic use, necessity or convenience,be and the same is hereby aban-doned:

Last 100’ of Parish Road No.3144 (Carter Road)

ADOPTED AND APPROVEDthis 7th day of February, 2005.

APPROVED:/s/ Scott Trahan

SCOTT TRAHAN, PRESIDENTCAMERON PARISH

POLICE JURYATTEST:/s/ Bonnie W. ConnerBONNIE W. CONNER, SECRETARY

The following resolutions wereoffered by Mr. Farque, seconded byMr. Conner and declared dulyadopted:


WHEREAS, the CameronParish Police Jury has receivedfunding from the FY1998Louisiana CommunityDevelopment Block Grant(LCDBG) Program, and

WHEREAS, the project con-sisted of the construction of awater distribution system for thecommunity of Creole, Louisiana,and

WHEREAS, the project islocated within the jurisdiction ofthe Cameron Parish WaterworksDistrict No. Seven, and

WHEREAS, the CameronParish Waterworks District No.Seven desires to own and main-tain the fixed assets acquiredthrough said grant, and

WHEREAS, the CameronParish Waterworks District No.

It was moved by Mr. SteveTrahan, seconded by Mr. Connerand carried, that the applicationsfor the following permits be andthe same are hereby approvedwith the stipulations setforth bythe respective Gravity DrainageDistricts:

a. Hilcorp Energy Company -Grand Chenier, Section 19, T16S,R3W, S.L. 2340 Well No. 20, (pro-posed maintenance dredging forthe purpose of plugging and aban-doning a well), Cameron Parish,LA. (050201)

b. Hilcorp Energy Company -Grand Chenier, Sections 18 & 7,T16S, R3W, S.L. 2340 Well No. 10& 18, (proposed 4-inch pipeline),Cameron Parish, LA. (050202)

c. Mission ResourcesCorporation - Cameron, Section22, T14S, R9W, ABB 2 RA SUA,ER & CF Henry 27 Well No. 2,(proposed re-entry & drillsiteexpansion), Cameron Parish, LA.(050204)

d. Hunt Oil Company -Offshore Johnson Bayou, WestCameron Area, Blocks 9 & 10, S.L.18287 Wells No. 1 & 2, S.L. 18355Well No. 1, (proposed jack-up rig),Cameron Parish, LA. (050207)

It was moved by Mr. Farqueand seconded by Mr. Precht, thatthe applications for the followingpermits be and the same are here-by approved with the stipulations setforth by therespective Gravity DrainageDistricts:

a. Cheniere Energy, Inc. -Johnson Bayou, Section 19, T15S,R15W, (proposed mitigation toserve P20040708), CameronParish, LA. (050203)

b. Joe Devall - Hackberry,Section 40, T12S, R10W, (proposeddevelopment of a new subdivision -Channelview Harbor III),Cameron Parish, LA. (050205)

c. Sam Gary, Jr. & Associates,Inc. - Hackberry, Section 7, T12S,R11W, (proposed water well),Cameron Parish, LA. (050206)

d. Don E. Page - Hackberry,Section 40, T12S, R10W, (proposedinstallation of PVC bulkhead anddecking), Cameron Parish, LA.(050208)

It was moved by Mr. McGee,seconded by Mr. Precht and car-ried, that the application for thefollowing permit be and the sameis hereby approved, with the stip-ulations set forth by the CameronParish Police Jury and pendingthe approval of the WaterworksDistrict No. Ten Board:

Seitel, Ltd. - Holly Beach,Various Sections, Townships, andRanges, (proposed 3D SeismicSurvey in East Mud Lake),Cameron Parish, LA. (050105)

The following resolution wasoffered by Mr. Conner, seconded byMr. Farque and declared dulyadopted:


BE IT RESOLVED BY theCameron Parish Police Jury inregular session, convened on this7th day of February 2005 that:

SECTION I: The application ofChristopher James Corner d/b/aMermenteau Convenience Seafood& Tavern, LLC, 2651, GrandChenier Hwy, Grand Chenier, La.70643 for a permit to sell alcoholicor intoxicating liquors containingmore than 6% of alcohol by volumein accordance with Act 190 of theLegislature of Louisiana, for theyear 1946, be and the same ishereby approved on this 7th day ofFebruary, 2005.





It was moved by Mr. Doxey,seconded by Mr. Steve Trahan andcarried, that Oran DeBarge, KyleSwoope, Joseph Dyson, RubenDoxey, Roosevelt Fountain, Jr.,Bobby Stutes and Carlton Styronare hereby appointed to serve asmembers of the Lake CalcasieuOyster Task Force.

It was moved by Mr. Doxey,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that Edward Racca, Jr. ishereby reappointed to serve as amember of the Gravity DrainageDistrict No. Three Board.

It was moved by Mr. McGee,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that the Cameron ParishPolice Jury does hereby accept theresignation of Larry Jinks as amember of the Fire ProtectionDistrict No. Ten Board and fur-thermore, that the Secretary ishereby authorized, empoweredand directed to write a letter toMr. Jinks thanking him for serv-ing on the Board.

It was moved by Mr. McGee,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that Tony Trahan is herebyappointed to serve as a member ofthe Fire Protection District No.Ten Board.

It was moved by Mr. McGee,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that Jim Cox is herebyappointed to serve as a member ofthe Waterworks District No. TenBoard.

It was moved by Mr. McGee,seconded by Mr. Precht and car-ried, that the Cameron ParishPolice Jury does hereby accept theresignation of Lynwood Trahan asa member of the Sewerage DistrictNo. Ten Board and furthermore,that the Secretary is herebyauthorized, empowered anddirected to write a letter to Mr.Trahan thanking him for servingon the Board.

It was moved by Mr. McGee,seconded by Mr. Precht and car-ried, that Martha Reynolds ishereby appointed to serve as amember of the Sewerage DistrictNo. Ten Board.

It was moved by Mr. Farque,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that the Cameron ParishPolice Jury does hereby accept theresignation of Chuck Guintard asa member of the RecreationDistrict No. Five Board and fur-thermore, that the Secretary ishereby authorized, empoweredand directed to write a letter toMr. Guintard thanking him for

LEGAL NOTICES

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Seven agrees to maintain said pro-ject, and

WHEREAS, the LouisianaOffice of Community Developmenthas approved the transfer of fixedassets purchased through the FY1998 Louisiana Community BlockGrant Program from the CameronParish Police Jury to theWaterworks District No. SevenBoard;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED, this 7th day ofFebruary, 2005, that the CameronParish Police Jury does herebyauthorize its President to sign anIntergovernmental CooperativeAgreement authorizing the trans-fer of fixed assets purchasedthrough the FY 1998 LouisianaCommunity Development BlockGrant (LCDBG) Program.






WHEREAS, the CameronParish Police Jury has receivedfunding from the FY 2003Louisiana CommunityDevelopment Block Grant(LCDBG) Program, and

WHEREAS, the project con-sisted of the construction of awater well and tower for the com-munity of Creole, Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, the project islocated within the jurisdiction ofthe Cameron Parish WaterworksDistrict No. Seven, and

WHEREAS, the CameronParish Waterworks District No.Seven desires to own and main-tain the fixed assets acquiredthrough said grant, and

WHEREAS, the CameronParish Waterworks District No.Seven agrees to maintain said pro-ject, and

WHEREAS, the LouisianaOffice of Community Developmenthas approved the transfer of fixedassets purchased through the FY2003 Louisiana Community BlockGrant Program from the CameronParish Police Jury to theWaterworks District No. SevenBoard;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED, this 7th day ofFebruary, 2005, that the CameronParish Police Jury does herebyauthorize its President to sign anIntergovernmental CooperativeAgreement authorizing the trans-fer of fixed assets purchasedthrough the FY 2003 LouisianaCommunity Development BlockGrant (LCDBG) Program.





The following amendment tothe Animal and Fowl Ordinancewas offered by Mr. Farque, second-ed by Mr. Doxey and declared dulyadopted:

CHAPTER 4ANIMALS AND FOWL

ARTICLE II. DOGSSec. 4-28. Fines generally.DELETE:

Any person violating any pro-visions of this article shall beguilty of a misdemeanor and uponconviction thereof shall be pun-ished by a fine of not less thantwenty-five dollars ($25.00) for thefirst offense or ten (10) days in jail,fifty dollars ($50.00) for the secondoffense or twenty (20) days in jail,seventy-five dollars ($75.00) forthe third offense or thirty (30)days in jail, one hundred dollars($100.00) for each offense there-after or thirty (30) days in jail, pro-vided no one (1) fine exceeds fivehundred dollars ($500.00), and noone (1) jail sentence exceeds thirty(30) days. Further, the sheriff andhis deputies are hereby given theauthority to enforce any and all ofthe regulations of this article andto issue court citations for misde-meanor charges as provided fortherein.ADD:

Any person violating any pro-visions of this article shall beguilty of a misdemeanor and uponconviction thereof shall be pun-ished by a fine of not less thantwenty-five dollars ($25.00) for thefirst offense, to be payable out ofcourt, fifty dollars ($50.00) for thesecond offense or twenty (20) daysin jail, seventy-five dollars($75.00) for the third offense orthirty (30) days in jail, one hun-dred dollars ($100.00) for eachoffense thereafter or thirty (30)days in jail, provided no one (1)fine exceeds five hundred dollars($500.00), and no one (1) jail sen-tence exceeds thirty (30) days.Further, the sheriff and hisdeputies are hereby given theauthority to enforce any and all ofthe regulations of this article andto issue court citations for misde-meanor charges as provided fortherein.

The following amendment tothe Disturbing the PeaceOrdinance was offered by Mr.Farque, seconded by Mr. SteveTrahan and declared duly adopt-ed:

Chapter 15OFFENSES AND MISCELLA-

NEOUS PROVISIONSARTICLE III. DISTURBING

THE PEACESec.15-35. Penalty.DELETE:

Any person who violates anyprovision of this article shall bepunished as set forth in section 1-4 of this Code.ADD:

Any person violating any pro-visions of this article shall beguilty of a misdemeanor and upon

conviction thereof shall be pun-ished by a fine of not less thantwenty-five dollars ($25.00) for thefirst offense, to be payable out ofcourt, fifty dollars ($50.00) for thesecond offense or twenty (20) daysin jail, seventy-five dollars($75.00) for the third offense orthirty (30) days in jail, one hun-dred dollars ($100.00) for eachoffense thereafter or thirty (30)days in jail, provided no one (1)fine exceeds five hundred dollars($500.00), and no one (1) jail sen-tence exceeds thirty (30) days.

It was moved by Mr. Precht,seconded by Mr. McGee and car-ried, that the Treasurer is herebyauthorized, empowered anddirected to pay the January, 2005bills.

It was moved by Mr. Farque,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that the Secretary is herebyauthorized, empowered anddirected to write a letter of sup-port for the Lower CameronHospital Service District to submitalong with various grant applica-tions for the purchase of newequipment for South CameronMemorial Hospital.

There being no further busi-ness, on motion of Mr. SteveTrahan, seconded by Mr. Farque,the meeting was declaredadjourned.



POLICE JURYATTEST:/s/ Bonnie W. ConnerBONNIE W. CONNER, SECRETARYRUN: Mar. 10 (M 22)

PUBLIC NOTICESealed bids will be received by

Cameron Parish Police Jury until1:30 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2005 inthe meeting room of the ParishGovernment Building, 110 SmithCircle, Cameron, Louisiana, forthe purchase of limestone, as perspecifications.

All bids must be submitted onbid forms which may be obtainedat the Cameron Parish Police Juryoffice, 110 Smith Circle, Cameron,Louisiana, during normal busi-ness hours.

BY:/s/Bonnie W. Conner

BONNIE W. CONNER,SECRETARY

RUNS: Mar. 10, 17 - M 23

With the spring spawn inprogress, the LouisianaDepartment of Wildlife andFisheries wants to remindbass anglers of the benefits ofthe Louisiana Lunker BassProgram (LLBP).

Through this program,anglers can donate a 12-pound or greater largemouthbass to LDWF for spawning,exhibiting, or research pur-poses. Any angler who legallycatches a largemouth bassweighing at least 12 poundsbetween Dec. 1 and April 30 inLouisiana waters, and is will-ing to donate his or her fish tothe program, will receive afree replica of the fish and acertificate of appreciationfrom the LLBP, followingacceptance by LDWF person-nel.

All donated lunker bassare held at the Booker FowlerFish Hatchery (BFFH) inForest Hill. After the spawn-ing period, hatchery person-nel move the bass to an exhib-it aquarium located atBFFH’s Visitors Center.

LDWF will stock any fin-gerlings produced by thelunker fish into the lake fromwhich the parent came. For alargemouth bass to be accept-ed into the program, anangler must sign a statementstating that the fish waslegally caught in Louisianaand that all rights of use andownership to the fish will betransferred to LDWF.Department personnel willtransport qualified fish to thehatchery.

The LLBP began in 1997as a cooperative effortbetween LDWF, SouthernPride Bass Club (SPBC) andthe Association of LouisianaBass Clubs (ALBC) to pro-mote and enhance the large-mouth bass fisheries in thestate of Louisiana.

The funding for this pro-gram came from the proceedsof a benefit bass tournamentsponsored by SPBC and theALBC in memory of NookieDiaz. These proceeds weredonated to the LouisianaWildlife and FisheriesFoundation and dedicated forthe enhancement of theFlorida largemouth bass inour state fish hatchery sys-tem.

Anyone who catches alargemouth bass that mightqualify should keep the fish infresh, aerated water, avoidholding the fish only by itsjaw or with dry hands, use anet to move the fish from onecontainer to another, if neces-sary, and contact LDWF with-in 12 hours of capture toarrange to have the fishpicked up.

Calls can be placed toLDWF’s toll-free OperationGame Thief Hotline at 1-800-442-2511 (which is printed onthe back of the basic recre-ational fishing license).Enforcement Division dis-

GGLLOOBBAALL CCHHAANNGGEESSIt’s kind of hard to get

hunting out of our minds, asthe Louisiana Wildlife &Fisheries Commission setstentative hunting seasons tocover the next three years.

Remember this is not forthe duck-coot or goose season,this is for deer season andother small game here in ourstate. This could be a start formaybe permanent huntingseason dates each year. Thiswould help hunters to makeplans, especially for offshoreworkers and shift workers aswell.

This is what the upcomingthree years look like,although the commission canmake changes.

Rabbit and Squirrel - FirstSaturday in October to end ofFebruary. Both daily limitswould be eight per day.

Quail - Third Saturday ofNovember to end of February.Bag limit would be ten daily.

Deer - Seasons will start atfirst part of October until thethird week of January. Limitof six deer per season. Will goby areas or districts for bowseason including all gun sea-sons.

There will be a meetingtomorrow night at 6 p.m.(Friday, Mar. 11) at the LSUAgricultural Center off theGulf Hwy. south of BurtonRodeo and Livestock pens. Wecould see a tagging system setup, maybe not this year butthe 2006-07 season.

JJAACCKKPPOOTT TTOOUURRNNEEYYThe Lemesche Bass Club

sponsored an open JackpotTournament last Saturday atRockefeller Refuge. Resultswere as follows:

Largest stringer of fivebass each were: 1st - ToddMorales 9.60; 2nd - Darrenand Barry Richard, 9.16; 3rd -Tony LaRacca and Jimmy,8.70; 4th - George Melanconand Jake Fontenot, 7.88; 5th -Richard and Jordan Duhon,6.96; 6th - Johnny LeDouxand Matthew Griffith, 6.04;7th - Scootie Trosclair and JebLinscombe, 6.00; 8th -CarlBroussard and Jim DandyPradie, 5.54; 9th -Chris andHomer Neil Smith (threebass), 4.38. There were someno weigh-ins.

Largest bass: 1st - ToddMorales, 3.52; 2nd - Tony andJimmy 2.70; 3rd - Richardand Jordon, 2.58; 4th - Neiland Chris 2.40; 5th - Darrenand Barry, 2.24.

The side pot was for thelargest redfish, which went toTom and Brandon Hessweighing 13.44 lbs.

LLEEMMEESSCCHHEE CCLLUUBB TTOOUURRNNAAMMEENNTT

The first tournament ofthe Lemesche Bass Club willbe held Sunday, Mar. 20 inAmoco waters. Teams havebeen drawn. Blast-off by boatnumbers will be at sunrisefrom the Superior Landing.

Teams drawn at themonthly meeting were start-ing with boat numbers onethrough nine in order. 1.Richard Duhon and GeorgeMelancon; 2. Chance Doxeyand Tom Hess; 3. MatthewGriffith and Scootie Trosclair;4. Ricky Canik and DarrenRichard; 5. Carl Broussardand J. M. Boudreaux; 6.Johnny LeDoux and ToddMorales; 7. Trey Wilkersonand Corey Broussard; 8.

patchers will place the callerin contact with the nearestInland Fisheries biologist.

For more information onthe Lunker Bass Program,call Booker Fowler FishHatchery at (318) 748-6914 orvisit the LDWF website atwww.wlf.louisiana.gov andclick on “Lunker BassProgram” under “What’s New”on the site home page.

Loston McEvers and JebLinscombe; 9. Caleb Trahanand Cody Benton.

AARREEAA FFIISSHHIINNGGI talked to a couple of

anglers searching for speckletrout on Calcasieu Lake lastSaturday, but the fresh waterpushed them towards theGulf, where fresh water wascoming out at the CameronJetties. Anglers on the west-ern cut of the Jetties weredoing real good on redfish,using whole cochohoe min-nows. I was told thesecochohoes cost $1 each. Thiskind of reminds me of bassfishing in Florida where shin-ers were $2 each, of coursethey were 12 inch shiners.

CCCCAA && SS..TT..AA..RR..The CCA Louisiana’s

Mercury Outboard StatewideTournament & Angler’s Rodeohas become a big time saltwa-ter fishing event here in theBayou State. This will be theeleventh year for the annualevent. The S.T.A.R. tourna-ment dates are May 28through Sept. 5. This is goodfor Cameron Parish’s BigLake waters.

There will be ten boatsgiven away for the first tentagged redfish caught, plusboats for largest speckle troutfor the west monthly, plusoverall and the same for theeast. Also boats for overallblack drum, yellowfin tuna,cobia, flounder, sheepheadand a new addition this yearthe Cajun Calcutta, whichoffers $5000 to the anglerlanding the largest speckletrout from the eastern mostCameron Parish line to thewestern most JeffersonParish line. Trout weighed inthe Cajun Calcutta divisionmay not compete for anyprizes in the east or westspeckle trout division. Ifyou’re signed up before May1, you are eligible to win a$500 shopping spree atAcademy.

There is also a drawing onawards night for a newChevrolet crew-cab pickuptruck.

GGLLOOBBAALL WWAARRMMIINNGGScientists have been

telling us for years that glob-al climates are changing.Glaciers disappearing, seasswallowing our marshes andearly spring weather weekstoo early. It could be both goodand bad.

The drier the prairies are,the fewer potholes, the morenesting area farmers will cutup and plant, but better win-ter wheat and fall rye grasswould be a bonus for thebirds.

Scientists believe that ris-ing water temperatures couldexpand the range of warmwater fish like bass, 300 milesmore to the north by the mid-dle of the 21st century. Thishowever decreases the rangeof coldwater fish like troutand walleyes. It is said that aone degree rise in celsius tem-perature, could make thewater too warm for coldwaterfish to reproduce.

I think here in southwestLouisiana mosquitoes wouldbe worse than they are now,plus they would move furthernorth. Mosquito spray withDEET in it is the best to fightoff mosquitoes from yourskin, however we now havemanufacturers with bug-proof garments, everythingfrom gloves, pants, hoods, andjackets. They say too muchdeet used to often is a healthhazard, so don’t use deet atfull strength.

Good fish feeding timesare Mar. 10 - 12 noon; Mar. 11- 12:30 p.m.; Mar. 12 - 1:15p.m.; Mar. 13 - 2:15 p.m.; Mar.14 - 3 p.m.; Mar. 15 - 4 p.m.and Mar. 16 - 4:15 p.m.

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The U.S. Department ofAgriculture's ForeignAgricultural Service (FAS)has certified a petition fromthe Louisiana ShrimpAssociation under whichLouisiana commercialshrimpers will be eligible in2005 for Trade AdjustmentAssistance (TAA).

Shrimpers became eligiblewhen an FAS investigationdetermined that fresh andfrozen shrimp imports con-tributed to a decline in theprice of shrimp landed inLouisiana in 2003, when com-pared to the 1998-2002 baseperiod. Technical assistancetraining classes from the LSUExtension Service have beenscheduled in locations acrossSouth Louisiana.

Shrimpers must apply forTAA benefits between Jan. 10and April 11, 2005 at a localFarm Service Agency (FSA)office. In this area, offices arelocated in Lake Charles,436-5020, New Iberia, 369-3234,and Abbeville, 893-5781.

To be eligible, shrimpersmust prove with IRS recordsor records from a certifiedpublic accountant that theyreceived less income fromshrimping in 2003 than in

The Southwest LouisianaNational Wildlife RefugeComplex, comprised ofCameron Prairie, Sabine, andLacassine National WildlifeRefuges will open for publicsport fishing on Tuesday,March 15, according toRefuge Complex ManagerDon Voros. The refuges willremain open for fishing untilOct. 15.

Legal hours for publicaccess are sunrise to sunsetat Cameron Prairie andSabine and one hour beforesunrise to one hour after sun-set at Lacassine.

Anglers may harvest allfish species in accordancewith Louisiana RecreationalFishing Regulations, includ-ing largemouth bass, with noadditional restrictions at eachof the refuges.

Possession of all applicableLouisiana fishing licenses isrequired to fish on NationalWildlife Refuges. Boats withoutboard motors of 25 horse-power or less may be used inLacassine Pool. Boats withoutboard motors of 40 horse-power or less may be used inthe Sabine Management Unit3. Please practice good boat-ing and safety habits, observeand obey “No Wake Zones”,and respect the rights of fel-low fishermen and refuge vis-itors.

Anglers interested in fish-ing at Cameron Prairie willbe able to access theGibbstown Unit along theBank Fishing Road and theOutfall Canal and the EastCove Unit when the GrandBayou Boat Bay is open.Anglers can check on the sta-tus of the boat bay openingsby calling 598-4235.

Sabine Management Unit3 anglers are asked to com-plete a creel survey card toassist refuge biologists indetermining angling pressureand success rates. Creel cardswill be available at the Unit 3Northwest Boat Lift. TheUnit 3 East Boat Lift is oper-

ational; however, dense vege-tation may impede boat trav-el.

Sabine’s ManagementUnits 1A and 1B are restrict-ed to pirogue, kayak andcanoe use only. The severedrought of 2000 decimatedthe catfish population andfingerlings have not beenavailable for re-stocking.

Paddling enthusiasts arewelcome to explore thesefreshwater impoundmentsand view wildlife and theirhabitat.

Boat launches are avail-able on the south side (twoboat launch) and north side(provides access to the interi-or of the refuge) of the WestCove Recreation Area.Additionally, there is a two-slot saltwater launch on thenorth side which providesaccess to West Cove ofCalcasieu Lake.

Sabine’s Hog Island GullyRecreation Area has a boatlaunch available for anglersto access interior portions ofthe refuge and a two-slot salt-water launch which providesaccess to Calcasieu Lake.

Cast netting on CameronPrairie (East Cove Unit only)and Sabine will be permittedonly during the LouisianaInland Shrimp season. Allcast netters are remindedthat the maximum refugelegal cast net is five feet (5 ft.)in length. Cast netting hoursat Sabine are set from noon tosunset. Possession of allapplicable Louisiana fishinglicenses is required to cast neton the refuges. Cast netting isnot permitted on Lacassine.

Refuge anglers can obtainrefuge specific fishing regula-tions at each refugeoffice/Visitor Center, frominformation boxes located atthe Lacassine Pool, fromSabine roadside recreationareas or have them sent bycalling Cameron Prairie at598-2216, Lacassine at 774-5923, or Sabine at 762-3816.

2002. Landing records for2003 are also required. FSAwill accept sales receipts,invoices and scale or deliverytickets.

Eligible shrimpers mustalso attend a technical assis-tance class taught by the LSUAgCenter's Extension Servicebefore they can get paid. Thismust be done by July 11, 2005.Classes for this region arescheduled for April 7: At 9a.m. in New Iberia at the LSUAgCenter Extension office,Courthouse Building, Suite B-110 300 Iberia Street, (tele-phone 369-4441) and At 3:00p.m. in Abbeville at the LSUAgCenter Extension office,1105 West Port Street (tele-phone 898-4335) and April 8,2005, 9 a.m. at the CameronParish Police Jury Annex, 115Smith Circle (491-2065)

A total of $90 million hasbeen appropriated, but thatamount must cover all eligibleagricultural and fisheries pro-duction in the United States.

According to Gerard Labbeof the state FSA office, themaximum payout thatshrimpers can receive is 5.6cents per pound of head-onshrimp landed. Dependingon how many other cropsqualify, the payout could beless.


LEGAL NOTICESCont. from Pg. 5

2004-2005 SOUTH Cameron Elementary 4-H officersare: (front row, from left) Kathryn Reina, secretary;Devon Richard, president; (back row) Bailey E. Richard,reporter; Callie Mhire, vice president; Clint Miller, trea-surer; Abby Miller, parliamentarian; and Caitlin Theriot,CRD chairman.

SOUTH CAMERON ELEMENTARY 4-H members whoattended Contest Day were (front row, from left) KathrynReina, Devon Richard; (back row) Javen Little, CallieMhire, Blair Little, Gage Richard, Abby Miller, BeckaRichard, Bailey D. Richard, and Cami Richard.

Anglers areencouraged todonate bass

CameronOutdoorsBy LOSTON MCEVERS

Louisiana shrimperseligible for assistance

• SALESPERSON NEEDED •Knowledge of oilfield transporta-

tion and supply, and Federally doc-umented fishing fleets a must.Some bookkeeping required.

Fax resume to:504-486-6596

Refuges to open Mar. 15


CLASSIFIEDSRRVV SSAALLEESS

FALL CLEARANCE! Only afew 2004’s left. Check out oursales on 2005 models. Largestselection ever of Travel Trailersand 5th Wheels on sale. Alsocheck out our motor homes andmini homes. Allegro MotorHomes are in stock! Kite Bros.RV, Hwy 171 N, DeRidder, La. 1-8 0 0 - 4 5 6 - 2 7 2 4 .www.kitebros.com 12/9tfc.

MMOOBBIILLEE HHOOMMEESS

1995 16 X 80 vinyl sided,shingle roofed mobile home. Wellkept and set up in quiet park.Great for college student. Askingpayoff. 794-9323. 3/10-17p.

FFOORR SSAALLEE

FOR SALE: 4 Poster, PaulBunion Bed, box spring, mat-tress, queen size, 2 large endtables trimmed in gold, 1 largedresser drawer with mirror, paid$4000 asking $1000, 337-477-1253. 3/3-10p.

METAL OUTLET MetalRoofing ~ Carports ~ MetalBuildings ~ Patio Cover Kits ~C’s & Z’s ~ Custom Trim ~ RV &Equipment Covers ~ MetalDoors ~ Windows. 337-625-2778. 2241 E. Napoleon,Sulphur. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 am-5pm, Sat. 7 am-12 noon. tfc.

HHEELLPP WWAANNTTEEDD

CAREGIVER NEEDED fordisabled siblings. M-F from 8a.m. - 3 p.m. Benefits. Call 494-0004. 3/10-17p.

H E L P W A N T E D :Experienced Part Time cookneeded at Grand Lake Deli.Apply in person. 3/10p.

NOW HIRING: Carolyn’sJanitorial Service. Call 337-775-7151. 3/10p.

SECURITY OFFICERSneeded in the Cameron Area.Please contact the office at 1-800-759-3660. 3/3-31p.

ACE TRANSPORTATION inCameron is hiring experienced,Hot Shot, Pickups, 1 Tons,Minifloats. Plenty of work. 337-775-5944. 3/3-31p.

FFOORR RREENNTT

FOR LEASE: 3 Bedroom, 2bath home, 1/4 mile E. of SacredHeart Church, on N/S of road,available March 1, 2005. $550per month with a deposit ofsame. Call Eddie Conner, 433-0200(O) or 478-7411(H). 2/17-3/10c.

RREEAALL EESSTTAATTEE

50 AC. East side of ship chan-nel on St. John Island. Call 542-4437. 2/24-3/10

AALLTTEERRNNAATTOORR RREEPPAAIIRR

NIX ALTERNATORS &Starters - Repairs and Rebuilt.Foreign, domestic, boats, auto,truck, industrial, tractors, lawnmowers and outboard motors.1723 N. Hwy. 171, Lake Charles,La. 433-2813. 1/6-6/29p.

NNOOTTIICCEESS

WILKERSON SCRAP: Turnthat old scrap into extra money.We will take anything, metal - -cars, washing machines, farmequipment, fence, etc. Open 8 to5 weekdays. We also do demoli-tion (houses, buildings and cleanup work). 337-775-5944. 3/3-31p.

CCAARRDD OOFF TTHHAANNKKSS

WE, THE family of JohnnyLandry, would like to expressour sincere appreciation to allthose who shared in the loss ofour loved one. We would espe-cially like to thank the staff ofHixson’s Funeral Home, Matildaand Matilda Ann. Also Msgr.Melancon and Deacon Roy Nashfor the beautiful service. Robertand Doris Moore, the staff andfriends of Glad Tidings Church.All who brought food, sent flow-ers, donated money or even saida prayer. Again thank you andGod Bless you all.

Barbara Landry, JeannieGeorge, Susan Beard, Sharon

Brunet, Joe Landry and all thefamily

MMEEMMOORRIIUUMM

Zach Taylor with BraileeFeb. 19, 2005

“Daddy’s Eyes” I have myDaddy’s Eyes, I raise my eye-brows, they remind others of myDaddy. He went to be withJesus. There is lots of love in thisfamily. I will be well taken careof by may Nana, Maw Maw,Uncles, and other relatives, whoalso loved my Daddy.

Maw Maw “Henry”

DeQuincy (Saturday) March 5: LivestockReceipts: Cattle 242, Horses 2 Hogs 25,Sheep 176, and Goats 192. BABY CALVES:Dairy 7000-10000 per HD, Beef 12500-20000

per HD, Roping Calves (125-200 lbs.) 1.60-2.05 per lb. STEER & HEIFER CALVES:200-300 lb. Steers: 1.35-1.85 per lb.,Heifers: 1.25-1.75 per lb.; 300-400 lb.Steers: 1.20-1.55 per lb., Heifers: 1.10-1.40 per lb.; 400-500 lb. Steers: 1.15-1.25per lb., Heifers: 1.05-1.20 per lb.; 500-600Lb. Steers: 1.05-1.15 per lb., Heifers: .95-1.05 per lb.; 600-700 lb. Steers: .85-.95per lb., Heifer: .85-.95 per lb. CATTLE:Cutter & Utility: .52-.56 per lb.; Canners:.48-.51 per lb.; Fat Cows: .50-.54 per lb.;Thin Cows: .35-.45 per lb.; Slaughter Bulls:.55-.65 per lb.; Feeder Bulls: .75-.80 per lb.COW/CALF PAIRS: 85000-125000 per pair.PREGNANCY TESTED COWS: 67500-110000

per HD. HOGS: Choice Barrows & Gilts:.55-.60; Medium Barrow & Gilts: .45-.50;Butcher Pigs: .55-.62; Feeder Pigs: .60-.75;Sows 300-500 lbs. .38-.47 per lb.; Boars:.17-.20 per lb. HORSES: .28-.40 per lb.SHEEP & GOATS: 3500-20000 per HD.

Miller Livestock Markets, Inc.Market Report

If you would like to consign Replacement Cowsor Heifers, please contact:

Jim Miller (337) 515-6988 Danny Allen (337) 515-8888

Or Elmo Davis (337) 523-2735

2005 SPRING BREEDER’S SALEMILLER LIVESTOCK MARKET

DeQuincy, LASaturday, March 26 - Approx. 1:00 p.m. Due to the Easter Holidays, our Regular

Saturday Sale will be concelled and replaced by this sale.

REPLACEMENT HEIFER & STOCKER COW SALETop Quality Brangus, Angus, & Braford

2 - 5 year oldsComplete Herd Sell-outs

450 Pregnancy & Bangs Tested Cows and 50 Pairs

CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME

AlsoPAT GRISWOLD CATTLE CO, DALLAS, TEXAS

10 Charolais Bulls • 10 Angus BullsAll coming 2 & 3 y/o

Performance Records & Fertility Tested

• PUBLIC NOTICE •CAMERON PARISH WATERWORKS DIST. NO. 9Due to health and security regulations, effective

June 1, 2005, all residential/household and/orcommercial units must connect to an individualwater meter tap. Residential/households and/orcommercial units will not be allowed to receivewater from another metered water line. Any cus-tomer who fails to comply with this requirementwill be subject to disconnection of water serviceand possible prosecution for theft or public utili-ties.

Cameron Parish Board of CommissionersWaterworks District No. 9

337-538-2440RUN: March 10, 17 & 24 (M-20)

CAMERON FOOD MARTCommunity Coffee.................Lb.$3.59Foremost Milk.....................Gal. $3.39Grade A Large Eggs.............Doz. 79¢Coke, Dr. Pepper, or Sprite Reg. or Diet.....................12/12 Oz. Can $3.45

..........................................3 Liter $1.69Budweiser or Bud Light........12/10 Oz. $7.39Miller Lite...............................12/10 Oz. $7.39Red Barron PizzasAll Flavors............................................2/$6.00Kraft American Cheese Singles(PP 1.99)..........................................12 Oz. $1.79Blue Bonnet Margarine..1 Lb. Qtrs. 2/$1.00DelMonte Catsup...........................24 Oz. 89¢Louisiana Hot Sauce......................6 oz. 2/79¢Koolaid Can Drink Mix..............8 Qt. 2/$5.00Parade Corn, Green Beans, Blackeye Peas,Sweet Peas, Beets, Mix. Veg., Carrots,Potatoes or Asst. Greens...................5/$2.00Van Camp Pork & Beans..........15 Oz. 2/89¢Starkist Chunk Lt. TunaOil or Water (Reg. 69¢-79¢)............6 Oz. 59¢Kelloggs Pop TartsAll Flavors................................14 Oz. 2/$3.00Parade Vegetable Oil...........................Gal. $4.44Tonys Creole Seasoning...........17 Oz. 2/$3.00Gain Liquid Detergent...............100 Oz. $4.99Scott Towels..........................8 Roll Pkg. $4.99Tyson Breaded Chicken Tenders2 Lb. Bag................................................ $4.99Lean Ground Meat...........................Lb. $1.79End Cut Pork Chops........................Lb. $1.79Boneless Shoulder Steak...............Lb. $2.39

HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL YOURSALTWATER FISHING SUPPLIES

VISIT OUR DELI FORSHAKES, PO-BOYS, HOT DOGS, ETC.

Specials Good Ma. 10 - Mar. 16, 2005Open: Mon. - Sat. -- 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

We Accept Food Stamps & WIC476 Marshall St., Cameron

• NOW ACCEPTING MAJOR CREDIT CARDS •775-5217

PUBLIC NOTICE TO FISHING AND CRABBINGINTEREST IN LOWER MERMENTAU RIVER

The Corps of Engineers has scheduled maintenancedredging in the Mermentau River Ship Channel fromHwy. 82 at the Mermentau River Bridge south of theGulf of Mexico. This dredging is scheduled to beginMarch 24, 2005. The Corps of Engineers requires thatall fishing and crabbing operations in this area be sus-pended during the performance of this dredging.

RUN: March 3, 10, 17 & 24 (M-11)

• TOWN MEETING •Twelve Cameron Parish Public Agencies will have rep-

resentatives at a Town Meeting to be held for HollyBeach-Johnson Bayou at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 15 atthe Johnson Bayou Community Center.

The representatives will be available for questionsfrom citizens who have concerns.

Agencies to be represented include the CameronParish Police Jury, School Board, Sheriff’s Dept. andDistrict Attorney.

Other agencies will be the West Cameron Port Board,Johnson Bayou Waterworks, Ambulance Dist. 2, GravityDrainage Dist. 7, Johnson Bayou Rec Center, HollyBeach Fire Dept. and the Cameron Parish Library.

The meeting was called by the Cameron Parish PoliceJury.

RUN: March 9 (M-24)

— NOTICE —Cameron Parish Waterworks

District #2 Customers will have a$3.29 increase in water on theirbills starting April 1, 2005.

RUN: March 10-17 (M-19)

Recent arrests by theCameron Parish Sheriff ’sOffice include:

Mar. 1: Joseph Mott II, 35,404 Kile St., Westlake -Felony theft, Simple burglaryof a moveable (boat) (war-rants); Keith Henson, 38, 503Cedar St #4, Westlake -Principal to felony theft,Principal to simple burglary(warrants); Jessica Roberts,27, 180 Amoco Rd., Hackberry- DWI, Possession of con-trolled dangerous substanceschedute II, Worthless check(warrant).

Mar. 4: Tracy J. Fodrie,32, 150B Main St., Hackberry- Simple escape, theft, resist-ing an officer, and propertydamage; Donald J. Deis, 26,240 Marshall St., Cameron -Simple assault, Possession ofmarijuana, Remaining afterforbidden.

Mar. 6: Kevin J.Rutherford, 29, 145Rutherford Rd., GrandChenier - DWI.

Mar. 7: Michelle M. Paige,34, 169 Chad Ln., Creole -Aggravated battery; Ryan O.Largent, 18, 251 JohnnyBenoit Rd., Hackberry -Trespassing, Property dam-age (warrants).

Domino’s Pizza will be inCameron on Wednesday,March 16 at Gulfway Donutsand in Creole on Thursday,March 17 at Mac’s Shackfrom 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A percentage of all saleswill be used to benefit the pro-grams sponsored by theCameron Council on Agingand the Cameron CommunityAction Agency, serving theelderly and low income fami-lies in Cameron Parish.

Benefit forarea agencies

Harbor Lights will holdthe First Annual OyeterFestival on Saturday, March12 from 3 p.m. until. at 620Big Lake Road.

Live music will be provid-ed by KT and Bayou RythemBand.

A variety of oyster entreeswill be available. Liquar willbe served on the premises. Noice chests allowed.

For more information callDennis Vanicor at 489-4313,Brent James at 274-9572, orBrian Vanicor at 661-0042.

Oyster festival

Sheriff’s Report

SIGNS RECENTLY placed at boat launches in Cameron and causing concern among some local fishermen are inreference to two long-standing health advisories. The Gulf of Mexico advisory regarding mercury levels in KingMackerel went into effect in 1997, while the Calcasieu Estuary advisory dates back to 1992. Chris Piehler with theDepartment of Environmental Quality said the signs were replacements for older versions which may have beenmissing for some time. The new signs were designed to be more readable and can be updated by means of stick-ers as conditions change. He said the Calcasieu estuary advisory area was being reviewed at this time and the signsmay change again after the summer. (Photos by Cyndi Sellers.)

As Old Man Winterdeparts, many start to putshovels and snowthrowersinto hibernation, only to tradethem in for the lawnmowerand a bag of fertilizer. It isestimated that more thantwo-thirds of all lawnmowers do not receive the annualtune-up necessary to run intip-top shape.

Regular tune-ups reducefuel consumption and emis-sion levels and help toincrease mower life and relia-bility. With springtime quick-ly approaching, now is thetime to get your mower readyfor the season with a few sim-ple tune-up tasks.

Hopefully you remem-bered to run the gas tankempty before the mower wasstored away last fall. If not,drain the old fuel. After com-pleting the following mainte-nance items, replace withfresh gas. Gasoline older than90 days can gel and clog thecarburetor, hindering enginestart up. Once the fuel tank isempty and the spark plugwire is disconnected, you’re ready to get started.

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It is a good idea to get theblade sharpened once a year.A dull blade can harm thegrass and make it more sus-ceptible to disease. Have theblade professionally sharp-ened or replaced if there arelarge knicks or dings. Pleaserefer to your owner’s manualfor additional information.

CChhaannggee tthhee ooiill..Fresh oil keeps the engine

properly lubricated andensures that clean oil is con-tinuously distributed to criti-cal engine components, reduc-ing friction. Manufacturersmay recommend specific oilremoval techniques so refer toyour owner’s manual beforestarting this process. Cleanthe oil fill area, remove thedipstick and place a catch canunder the mower. Allow theoil to drain completely and ifnecessary, replace the drainplug. Refill the engine withoil.

CChhaannggee tthhee ssppaarrkk pplluugg..Replacing the spark plug

every spring ensures a consis-tent spark, reliable startingand improved fuel economy.Remove the old spark plug.Before installing the newplug, be sure to check its gap(refer to your owners manualfor specifications). Once youhave checked for proper gap,screw it in tight with your fin-gers. Then give it a 1⁄4 turnmore with a socket.

RReeppllaaccee tthhee aaiirr ffiilltteerr..A clogged air filter reduces

the air/fuel ratio, resulting in

higher fuel consumption anda rough running engine. Theair filter should be cleaned orreplaced each spring andchecked periodically through-out the season. Check yourowner’s manual to see whichtype of filter your mowerrequires. There are generallytwo types: paper or foam. Ifyour mower requires a foamfilter, be sure to saturate thefilter with fresh engine oil,wrap it in a clean rag andthen squeeze out the excessoil before installing.

LLuubbrriiccaattee mmoovviinngg ppaarrttss..Spray all linkages, cables

and wheel areas with WD-40.Do not use oil to do thisbecause oil will retain dirtand eventually clog the area.

Visit your local outdoorequipment dealer or hard-ware store for the necessaryparts. When the tune-up iscompleted, replace the sparkplug wire and fill the gas tankwith fresh fuel. Your mower isnow ready for the mowingseason.

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- Gasoline – Gasoline has ashelf life of around 90 days.Like milk, gasoline can go badand may significantly harm alawnmower’s life span.

- Oil – Oil can have a shelflife of up to three years, but itis important to change mowerengine oil at least once a year.*Remember: when discardingold fuel or oil, make sure todispose of it properly in placessuch as a service station orwaste disposal station.

- Grass Seed – Dependingupon the storage, grass seedscan last two to three years. Inorder to test its vitality; planta few seeds in a small flower-pot, keep them moist andcover them with a plastic bag.Good seeds will germinatewithin a week or two.

- Fertilizer – Fertilizernever goes bad. Even when itbecomes compacted and hard,all you need to do is take ahammer and break it apart.However, spread the compact-ed pieces sparingly to notdestroy the roots.

*Store all products in yourgarage. Do not keep in a shedor other type of outdoor stor-age, due to weather extremi-ties (i.e. too hot in summer,too cold in winter), for thismay alter product shelf life.

Prepare your lawnmower for spring

Elysium: A Gathering ofSouls will open at theHenning Cultural Center,Sulphur on March 8. Theshow will be displayedthrough April 2nd.

Elysium: A Gathering ofSouls displays hauntingimages of the historic ceme-teries of New Orleans takenby award-winning photogra-pher and curator SandraRussell Clark. It is the firstexhibit to document the visu-al, aesthetic and atmosphericdimensions of New Orleans’unique aboveground cemeter-ies. These black and whiteimages reflect over 200 yearsof the city’s distinctive reli-gious and cultural history.

The Henning CulturalCenter is open Monday –Friday 10-12, and 1-5, andSaturday, 11-3. Admission tothis exhibit is free, but dona-tions are gladly accepted. Formore information, please con-tact Kristin Draper at 527-0357, or Jason Barnes at 527-6100.

Photo exhibitin Sulphur

May the road rise to meet you

May the wind always be at your back

The sun shine warm upon your face

The rain fall soft upon your fields

and until we meet again

May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.


S. Cameron ElementaryHonor & Banner RollsGrand Lake announces Honor &

Banner Rolls and Academic Teams

HackberryHigh Honors

The Grand Lake HighSchool banner and honor rollsfor the fourth six weeks are asfollows:

BBAANNNNEERR RROOLLLLGrade 1 - Darien

Boudreaux, JosephBroussard, HannahDemarest, Calvan Duhon,Olivia Guidry, BrandtSonnier, Jade Theriot, ZachBrasseaux, Morgan Quinn,Alexis Runnels, BrookeStracener, Ally Thomas,Kayla Delaney, Cole Verret,Allison Ross.

Grade 2 - Cloie Broussard,Cortney Delaney, MaryGospodarek, Audrey Harris,Peyton Lannin, GabrielleLavergne, Lynsey Mhire,Brycen Savoie, KinnonVincent, Kynnedy Willson,Erica Williams.

Grade 3 - Tyler Beard,Zane Bellon, Devin Wicke,Callie Brevelle, KelseyBroussard, Billy Fontenot,Dillon Hays, GrantRobideaux.

Grade 4 - Joshua Fitkin.Grade 5 - Devon Duhon,

Halie Stevens, BlaineStelling.

Grade 7 - HeatherGirlinghouse, TashaFontenot, Tyler Lannin.

Grade 8 - Jayce Hebert,Victoria Roach, Taylor Beard,Evan Guidry, Megan Poole.

Grade 9 - Samantha Poole.Grade 10 - Sara Taylor,

Haylee Theriot.Grade 11 - Paige Fontenot,

Samantha Poole, AdamPrecht.

Grade 12 - AshleyBroussard, Katy Lavergne,Heather LeBouef, TabithaNunez, Ravelle Reed, MattReon, Alex Vinson.

HHOONNOORR RROOLLLLGrade 1 - Holland Conner,

Madison LeJeune, AnicaLogan, Alex Lomeli, CarlieNunez, Kaycee Richard,Matthew Stites, JennyTolbert, Madisen Conner,Kyle Delcambre, ChristianDoucet, Cayd Granger,LeighAnne Gwatney, GracieJones, Chris Latiolais, BenMeistrell, Tate Savoie, LennisSmith, Samantha Beadeaux,Colby Benoit, Andrew Moss,Devon Pesson, AdrianoTheriot, Andrew Blanchard,Brennen LeBlanc, KelseyDuhon.

Grade 2 - Laikyn Dubard,Megan Fruge, CourtlandGranger, Dakota Granger,Grant Guilbeaux, AshlynMiller, Steven Poole, EthanRoberts, Madeline Russell,Sadie Stutes, DylanChampion, Alexa Conner,Lucas Hebert, Coryn Vincent,Casey Dibble, Brett Pickett,Emily Poole, Haily Racca,Demi White, SavannahParrie, Autumn Wood, JeriTheriot.

Grade 3 - Jade Bollich,Kourtlyn Duhon, KirstynMarceaux, Sara Richard,Timmy Foreman, Kayleigh

Landry, Jarrett Nunez,Haylee Ogea, Halee Sullivan,Tori Thomas.

Grade 4 - DaltonBoudreaux, Justin Demary,Bobby Honeycutt, JulianneLannin, Rebecca Monceaux,Julie Theriot, KarissaTrahan, Katelyn Babineaux,Calley Conner, Blake Ezell,Elizabeth Gwatney,Alexandra Kennedy, MarlieMudd, Andrew Ogea, RachelThibodeaux, MorganFontenot, Paige Landreneau,Darbi Montie, Sydney Myers,Kortney Olson, LanceThomas.

Grade 5 - DylanBoudreaux, Trey Collette,Jillian Derouen, KelseyEllender, Kory Langley,Matthew LeBlanc, ColleenManuel, Jacob Morgan, TylerRosfeld, Hanna Savoie,Christine Schiele, TaylorStutes, Megan Aguillard,Lauren Hebert, EmmelineRichard, MylonRichard,Taylor Ashfield, AnnPolwichit, Paige Vedder,Chanler Borel, Haley Davis,Kaitlyn Holmes, JamieOvermyer, Shelby Thomas,Megan Daigle.

Grade 6 - Kaleb Conner,Jaide Landreneau, AbbyWilburn, Kimmie Babineaux,Lance Beard, ElyssaConstance, Kallan Mudd,Julia Quinn, Tyler Tolbert.

Grade 7 - Aaron Byers,Kaylee Gauthreaux, ShawneePearce, Karly Vinson, AmyBlanchard, DanahLandreneau, DeavenLandreneau, Raegan Miller,Alex Myers, Sam Richard.

Grade 8 - Justin Aguillard,Aaron Duhon, ElizabethKingham, Lacey Broussard,Hunter Collette, KatherineKingham, LaRayne Picou,Samantha Williams.

Grade 9 - CoreyBroussard, John Guidry,Brittany Hebert, LucasHebert, Sonya Lavergne,Ryan Monceaux, MollyPrecht, Kayla Savoie, AmberTaylor, Ashley Toups.

Grade 10 - StephanieCheramie, Jacob RossConner, Melisa Dawsey,Wesley Doxey, JustinHowerton, SabrinaMcFarlain, Miranda Ogea,Jordan Precht, Hailey Quinn,Elizabeth Reon, Alex Simon,Haylee Theriot, CourtneyThomas.

Grade 11 - Deon Bergeron,Heather Breaux, KristinaBroussard, Scott Dartez,Kellie Garven, BrittanyHouston, Farrah Jouett,Marlene Lavergne, KaraPicou, Amanda Stout.

Grade 12 - LaurenAguillard, James Carroll,Ashleigh Conner, AlyssaFontenot, Shelly Granger,Brandy Guidry, DesireeNunez, Elizabeth Smith.

Barry W. Richard,Principal at South CameronElementary Schoolannounces the Honor andBanner Rolls and MostImproved students for thefourth six weeks.

Honor Roll: Kendal Badon,Trevor Bertrand, HalieBooth, Hallie Boudreaux,Logan Broussard, HunterCanik, Laikin Canik, LexieCanik, Taylor Canik, JimmieClark, Haylee Conner,Annalise Cross, KylieDavidson, Haley Davis,Harley Davis, Jacob Dockins,Marcus Doxey, Baylie Duhon,Corbet Dupont, TylerFontenot, McKayla Fountain,Brooklyn Frerks, ClarisaGary, Tristin Guidry, AmberGuilbeau, Joshua Hackler,Myli Hay, Andres Jasso,Carolina Jasso, Adam Jones,Lakin LaBove, Mary LaBove,Peityn LaComb, LinleeLaLande, Javen Little, TyLittle, Alexis Lowrey, AdamManuel, Kerrigan Meaux,Blayne Miller, JaceeMiltenberger, Kelsi Moon,Kelsey Mudd, Chelsea Nunez,Meike Nunez, Jameson Picou,Catherine Portie, JonathanQuinn, Kathryn Reina, BaileyRichard, Cami Richard, Gage

Richard, Brayden Romero, TySavoie, Eric Stelly, HaydonSturlese, Austin Swire,Zavier Theriot, DustinTrahan, Joshua Wicke,Shelby Wolfe.

Banner Roll: JensenBertrand, Kassie Bertrand,Andrew Bonsall, LaurenCarter, Aimie Clark, KelbyComeaux, Ross Dahlen,Haley Duhon, TiannaDunaway, Se’aira Duplechin,Sara Dupre, Alysha Hackler,James Hebert, Alex Jones,Channing LaLande, SydneeMcCall, Dalynn Mhire, LukeMiller, Logan Primeaux,Bailey Richard, BeckaRichard, Devon Richard,Jonathan Richards, GarenRomero, Caitlin Theriot,Jarrett Thibodeaux, AlaynaTrahan, Brendan Trahan,Gabrielle Wood.

Most Improved Student:Paul Dyson, AngelicaLeJeune, Hunter LeBoeuf,Kelby Comeaux, JaceeMiltenberger, Annalise Cross,Kristen Cormier, CorbetDupont, Haydon Sturlese,Joshua Wicke, AlaynaTrahan, Raeleigh Primeaux,Destinee LaBove, CallieMhire, Lexie Canik.

S. Cameron HighHonor & Banner Rolls

South Cameron HighSchool has announced itsbanner and honor rolls for the4th six weeks. (*denotes ban-ner roll.)

Grade 8 - AnthonyBaccigalopi*, KimilyBourriaque*, Collise Dupont,Gabe LaLande, Kyle Little,Shawnie Mock*, BrettRichard, Kobi Richard*,Amanda Wicke, Jade Miller*.

Grade 9 - Blaire Belanger,Kaley Boudoin*, AnyBourriaque, JamiBourriaque*, Daniel Dupre*,Rachael Fountain*, BarrettHebert, Joseph Johnson*,Chynna Little, Colby Nunez,Erika Pickett, DanielRoberson, Kami Savoie,Thomas Lee Trosclair*, LyndiVincent.

Grade 10 - Adonise NoahAbshire*, Samantha Bailey,Voneata Benson, BaretBercier, Alex Broussard,Dixie Desonier, AaronDoxey*, Kaysha Fontenot,Amanda Hackler, JaclynHiggins, Patience January*,Chelsi King, Deil LaLande*,Brittany LeBlanc, ChandlerLeBoeuf, Dylan Leidig, Rose

Martel, Shylyn Nunez*,Chance Savoie, MichaelSavoie, Jacob Trahan, CamiVincent, Katherine Wicke*,Haley Willis.

Grade 11 - Eula Aguirre,Theresa Baccigalopi*,Heather Benoit*, D’NaeDesonier*, Desiree LaBove*,Shayla LaBove*, MercedesLassien, Dainty Little*,Ashley Menard, PaulNguyen*, Brittany Nunez,Chelsea Phillips*, JamiePrimeaux, Christian McCall*,Kelli Styron, MeaganTrahan*, Bart Vidrine*,Bethany Vincent, MelainaWelch.

Grade 12 - Ronald Aplin*,Jodi Billings*, KendallBroussard*, Dane Dupont*,Lexie LeBoeuf*, GambrellePrimeaux*, Daniel Racca*,Jonathan Rutherford*, CanaTrahan*, Ashley Wells, JamieBell, Toni Lynn Boudoin,Derek Broussard, JaredCheramie, John PaulDeLaunay, Robyn Doxey,Lance Guidry, Stacy Hunt,Justin Landry, Matt Miller,Matt Richard, Glenn Trahan,Wesley Treme.

Do You Remember?By KEITH HAMBRICK

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to estimate the exact lossfrom the unusually severeweather this year, but it hascost the cattlemen in theneighborhood of 10 percent oftheir herds pastured inCameron Parish.

There are abut 25,000head in the marshes this yearand hides handled throughthe local dealers show largeloss. There were about 3,000head in the marshes that hadbeen dipped last summer andthey stood the winter muchbetter than those not dipped.

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Joe Rutherford andWarren Miller appearedbefore the police jury with apetition from a good manyOak Grove residents askingfor a stock law in that area toprevent cattle from roamingat large.

Rutherford said the cattlewere coming out of the seamarsh in herds of 50 to 100head and down the FrontRidge road, and when they“Got hungry for clover, theyjumped fences and got intoyards.” He said there was nokeeping them out. He saidthey had already destroyedfrom $50 to $100 worth ofshrubs in his yard.

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Edison Mhire, commanderof the local American Legionand also area Legion com-mander, will be seeking elec-

tion as vice-commander of theseventh district at a Legionmeeting in Mamou Sunday.

Miss Mae Ann Theriot ofGrand Chenier will be amongseven McNeese students whowill attend the state conven-tion of the Student LouisianaTeachers Association, April 8-9, at Southeastern LouisianaCollege, Hammond.

When the subject of dump-ing came up at the police jurymeeting Monday night,Hackberry Juror BernardDuhon was ready with a storyabout his experience with peo-ple dumping things. Said thatonce when he was in the storebusiness, he woke up onemorning to find five baby kit-tens in his mailbox.

Cameron will be represent-ed in Gov.-Elect JimmieDavis’ inauguration parade byMiss June Robicheaux, the1960 Louisiana and WildlifeFestival Queen, who will ridein a convertible.

HHAACCKKBBEERRRRYY FFIIRREESSTTAATTIIOONN

The Hackberry FireDepartment is now ready forany emergency. The new firestation was recently complet-ed at a cost of $9,860.88 byDyson Lumber Co., and thenew fire truck arrivedMonday. J. D. Welch is the firechief. Some of the volunteerfiremen were Albert Kyle,Alfred Devall and Oran Seay.

The dam across the mouthof the Mermentau River atGrand Chenier was quite acontroversial issue backaround 1900. Built to preventwater from intruding into therice areas on the upper reach-

AACCAADDEEMMIICC TTEEAAMM OOFFEEXXCCEELLLLEENNCCEE

Students earning 95 andabove in all subjects.

Grade 1: DarienBoudreaux, Cavan Duhon,Brandt Sonnier, JosephBroussard, Morgan Quinn.

Grade 3: Devin Wicke.Grade 5: Blaine Stelling.Grade 7: Heather

Girlinghouse.Grade 10: Sara Taylor.Grade 11: Samantha

Poole, Adam Precht.

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No grade lower than 90 inall subjects.

Grade 1: HannahDemarest, Olivia Guidry,Jade Theriot, ZachBrasseaux, Alexis Runnels,Brooke Stracener, AllyThomas, Kayla Delaney,Allison Ross, Cole Verret.

Grade 2: MaryGospodarek, KynnedyWillson.

Grade 3: Callie Brevelle,Kelsey Broussard, BillyFontenot, Dillon Hays, GrantRobideaux, Zane Bellon, TylerBeard.

Grade 4: Joshua Fitkin.Grade 5: Devon Duhon,

Halie Stevens.Grade 7: Tasha Fontenot,

Tyler Lannin.Grade 8: Jayce Hebert,

Victoria Roach, Taylor Beard,Evan Guidry, Megan Poole.

Grade 9: Samantha Poole.Grade 10: Haylee Theriot.Grade 11: Paige Fontenot.Grade 12: Ashley

Broussard, Katy Lavergne,Heather LeBouef, TabithaNunez, Ravelle Reed, MattReon, Alex Vinson.

The Hackberry HighSchool honor roll for thefourth six weeks has beenannounced as follows:

Grade 2 - SydneyBroussard*, Karlie Carriere*,Timothy Fontenot*, HunterFrey*, Sarah Gary *, BraxtonJinks*, Coltin Reed*, JustinReon*, Bryan Savage,Charity Swire, Clint Welch.

Grade 3 - AllisonBridgewater, KennedyDarbonne*, McKay Debarge,Taylor Johnson, AnaisLaFleur*, Johnathan Landry,Torey Little, TiffanieRaymond, Codie Reon*,Destiny Simon*, Laci Stansel,Mattie Stine*, WilliamToups*, Jolie Trahan*, AshleyWhite.

Grade 4 - Kateln Ancelet,Jeb Backlund*, Tate Buford,Madison Shove*.

Grade 5 - MeaganJohnson*.

Grade 6 - Jenna Granger,Devan LaBove*, BlaiseLeonards, Kayla Vincent.

Grade 7 - Alex Backlund,Katherine Bridgewater,Garrett Guidry, Sean Hicks,Meghan Shipp, MeganSpicer*.

Grade 8 - LaurenBroussard, Natasha Ducote,John Edenfield, KelseyHelmer, Lauren Johnson*,Kylie Leonards, Jacob Poole*,Lori Beth Shove.

Grade 9 - Kayla Sanner,Dillon Thibodeaux.

Grade 10 - KaylaBacklund, Travis Constance,Alana Ducote, KristinGallegos, Natasha Hicks,Santana Jinks, NickalusMoore, Kevin Orgeron*,Carolyn Rose*, Haley Wright.

Grade 11 - ClayBilledeaux, Morgan Hicks*,Timothy Lyons*, RyMcChesney, MandyMichalko*, Jena Sanner,Sarah White.

Grade 12 - Jarin Brown*,Michael Burch, WileyClement, John Dyson*, KyleFontenot, Caleb Hicks,Hillary LaBove*, MatthewMorgan, Amanda Perrodin,Desire Picou*, KayleighStansel*.

*Denotes all A’s.

MEMBERS OF Cubscouts Pack#210 are working on "Bernoulli's Principle", with airpressure and how an airplane is able to fly. Cubmaster Bobby Joe Doxey and the boysmade paper airplanes to see how air moves over and underneath the wings of an air-plane as it travels.

STUDENTS AT Johnson Bayou School enjoy math games at the school's recentMATH FUN NIGHT. The event was held as part of the school's improvement plan to helpraise test scores.

es of the river, many folks inthe Grand Chenier area feltthat the dam was causingflooding of their land, and onenight the dam was dynamit-ed. The building in the back-

ground was a hotel built tohouse the dam employees. Itwas destroyed in the 1918hurricane. Joe Doxey used tobe a watchman on the damand later helped to rebuild it.