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July 3, 2003 Vol. 47--No. 27 Cameron, La. 70631

Memorialunveilingset Monday

Police Jurymeeting setfor Monday

On honor list

A permanent memorial forHurricane Audrey victim willbe unveiled at the BrimstoneMuseum in Sulphur at 10a.m., Monday, July 7.

An exhibit in the museumwill feature an audio/visualpresentation of interviews ofstorm survivors. Many pic-tures of the storm’s aftermathalso will be on display.

Hurricane Audrey hitCameron Parish on June 27,1957, taking the lives of 425persons.

The unveiling of the memo-rial will take place behind themuseum on Henning Housegrounds.

For questions about theexhibit call Jason Barnes at527-6100.

Lynn Thuy Nguyen ofCameron was named to thePresident’s List for the springsemester at the University ofLouisiana at Monroe.

Miss Nguyen had a perfect4.0 average.

Footballplayers toreport here

South Cameron HighSchool students going out forfootball this year are asked toreport to the new gym at 5p.m., Tuesday, July 8, accom-panied by a parent. Playersare asked to report at 12 p.m.to help set up for the meeting.

Plans for the 2003 seasonwill be discussed.

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The people of SouthwestLouisiana, including Camer-on Parish, must “take respon-sibility for our destiny. Wehave got to do our part to pro-vide the jobs and opportuni-ties our young people need,”Lake Charles Mayor RandyRoach told the CameronLions Club at its InstallationBanquet, June 25.

Comparing Louisiana’s47,000 net loss in populationfrom 2000-2002, the greatestnet loss in the U.S., to thedead canary in the coal mine,we should look at the num-bers and say something iswrong. He encouraged atten-dees to join in the effort toimprove all of SouthwestLouisiana through dedicationand innovation.

Quoting Theodore Roose-velt, he said, “It is commonsense to take a method andtry it, and if it fails, admit itfrankly and try another, butabove all try something.”

Roach pointed out theadvantages of a regional eco-nomic development plan, cit-ing Lafayette Parish andAcadiana, which have experi-enced much more growthsince 1960 than SouthwestLouisiana, without river-boats, video poker, refineries,or a port. He claims the dif-ference has been a regional,not local, approach to devel-opment.

Roach announced theestablishment of a regionalresource center by theSouthBest Louisiana Eco-nomic Alliance, with initial

funding of $240,000 to pro-mote all the communities ofSouthwest Louisiana. Hedeclared the old practice ofprotecting turf is not neces-sarily in the best interest ofthe community, and he’dmuch rather have his son ordaughter have a good payingjob in, for example, DeRidderthan in Connecticut.

Cameron Lions Club histo-ry was made when the Lion ofthe Year award was for thefirst time in 48 years given totwo individuals, Willie Daigleand Tina Lynn Wolfe, whotied in both sections of theselection process. It wasnoted that both of theseyoung Lions had been veryactive all year and took partin both fund raisers. Daiglehas been a member for threeyears, Wolfe for one year. Inaddition, Wolfe became theyoungest ever Lion of the Yearat age 21.

Offices for 2003-2004 wereinstalled by Past DistrictGovernor Bert Baker. Theyare: Penelope Richard, presi-dent; JoDee Roberts, firstvice-president; Willie Daigle,second vice-president; DinahLandry, secretary; Tina Wolfe,treasurer; and Greg Wicke,tail twister. Not present wasAlice Mason, Lion tamer.

Outgoing president WilsonConner was presented aplaque in appreciation for hisyear of service.

Attendance awards werepresented to Charlie Hebert,Terry Hebert, Wilson Conner,Tina Wolfe, and DinahLandry.

Approximately 25 shrimp-ers attended the CameronParish Gravity DrainageDistrict No. 3 Board meetingon Tuesday, June 17, inCameron, asking for theCameron-Creole Watershedwiers to be prevented fromstopping the ebb and flow ofshrimp. They requested moregate openings to allow shrimpto exit the watershed manage-ment area. Much discussionfollowed.

Upon unanimous vote ofthe members present, theDrainage Board adopted thefollowing two resolutions as aresult of this meeting:

RREESSOOLLUUTTIIOONN NNOO.. 11Be it resolved that the

Cameron Parish GravityDrainage District No. 3 sup-ports the local shrimpingindustry and its representa-tives in their effort to allownatural ingress and egressfrom the Cameron-CreoleWatershed, so that shrimp areallowed to go out in the samebayous as they’re going in.

RREESSOOLLUUTTIIOONN NNOO.. 22Be it resolved that the

Cameron Parish GravityDrainage District No. 3 sup-ports the position of local fish-ermen in seeking to find outhow the wier operations in theCameron-Creole Water-shedManagement Programimpacts the local fishingindustry (including men-haden, crabbing, shrimpingand sports fishing). We alsowant to seek Federal help tolook into the benefits of anoth-er control structure betweenLanbert and No NameBayous, with no boat bay, sim-ilar to the ones already inexistence.

This Board hereby recom-mends that Cameron PrairieRefuge representatives openthe deep gates at LambertBayou and the flap gates atGrand Bayou, full open twodays prior and two days afterthe full moon, and that thetwo flaps at Grand Bayouremain open at all times toallow shrimp to possibly exitthe Watershed.

Shrimpers request backedby Drainage District board

A Paris television crew isin Cameron Parish this weekfilming a 90 minute documen-tary on Cajun life and follow-ing the day by day activitiesof local teacher and author,Loretta Theriot.

Saturday night, beginningat 8:30 p.m., the crew will beat Fredman’s Lounge inCreole filming the Cajunmusic of the MOE-D bandand the French songs of LesAmies Louisianaises.

Ms. Theriot, a ChenierePerdue resident, will be fea-tured in the documentary.She recently wrote a novelbased on a Cameron parishmurder case.

She said the camera crewplans to follow her around forthe next several days showingthe everyday life in Cameronparish and also while shop-ping in Lake Charles.

The film crew is fromThalassa, a French televisionmagazine, and is headed byBeatrice Berge, the producer.

They said they want to tellthe story of a woman, Ms.Theriot, who traces her ances-tors back to the Gauls ofFrance.

Thalassa has an audienceof about 5 million viewers inFrance. It is also broadcast bysatellite and can be picked upin Louisiana.

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Faith Share OutreachMinistries which opened sev-eral months ago in SweetLake is providing a helpinghand for the needy and unfor-tunate residents of the SweetLake, Big Lake, Grand Lakearea. It is located in the oldFogleman Store building withthe red doors.

Rev. Wayne Taylor of theSweet Lake MethodistChurch initiated the idea,when he gained access todonated medical equipment,and needed a building forstorage. At that point, Rev.Taylor called together peoplefrom the Sweet Lake, GrandLake, and Big Lake areachurches to form an outreachorganization; and Faith Sharewas created.

The most active area of ouroutreach is the Thrift Shop,which handles clothing,shoes, housewares, knick-

Outreach storehelping needy

Roach calls forarea cooperation

Cameron Communica-tions’ 75th Jubilee celebrationon Wednesday, June 25th,honored the communitywhere it all started -Hackberry. The party at theHackberry Community Cen-ter also marked the premiereof Cameron Communi-cations’ 3-dimensional digitaltelevision communicationsover ordinary telephone wire.

The Hackberry Commun-ity Center was transformedinto a “model home” for theparty to show the capabilitiesof the new 3-dimensional ser-vice in an average household,with demonstrations of digi-tal video, high speed Internetconnection, long distance andcustom calling features.

To contrast the latest tech-nology, there was an exhibitof antique telephones. Guestsalso registered for the 2-caratdiamond anniversary soli-taire that Cameron Com-munications will give awayduring a drawing in October.

Now celebrating 75 yearsof service, Cameron Com-

munications provides a vari-ety of state-of-the-art tele-communications products andservices to homes, businessesand industries in ruralSouthwest Louisiana andSoutheast Texas.

Owned and operated by itsfounding family, CameronCommunications has diversi-fied into digital television,internet connectivity includ-ing high speed DSL, local andlong distance phone service,calling options and directorypublishing.

Cameron phone companycelebrates 75th birthday

Thousands of Fourth ofJuly celebrants are expectedto be on Cameron beachesthis weekend and theCameron Sheriff ’s Dept. ismaking plans to see that itwill be a safe holiday foreveryone.

Theos Duhon, ChiefDeputy, noted that there willbe a big celebration at MyersLanding at Lowery whichdrew about 2000 fun and sunseekers last year.

Also the Holly BeachChristian Report is planninga big gospel music eventFriday and Saturday.

In addition, thousands ofswimmers, picnickers andcampers are expected alongthe 30 or 40 miles of parishbeaches from Friday throughSunday. (Cameron Parishhas the longest expanse ofaccessible beaches inLouisiana.)

Theos said that 10 to 12parish deputies will bepatrolling the beaches onfour-wheelers at any one timeduring the holidays.

In addition, ATC agentswill be patrolling on four-wheelers also enforcing druglaws.

The sheriff ’s departmentwill be using the mobile com-munication center which itset up last year making use ofthe library’s old bookmobile.A command center will be setup at the old Fina Camp atHolly Beach.

Officers will be enforcinglaws and ordinances with spe-cial attention to speeding,careless operation and drink-ing and driving.

Also, officers will beenforcing rules prohibitingthe driving of vehicles on thenew beach sand betweenHolly Beach and ConstanceBeach.

Beach goers are requestedto pick up their trash and lit-tering laws will be enforced.

The Cameron Parish PoliceJury will hold its monthlymeeting Monday, July 7 withan agenda session at 3 p.m.and the regular meeting at 5p.m.

Cameron parish studentswho were state track and soft-ball winners will be honored.

The jury will call for bidson the sale of surplus equip-ment in Hackberry, the con-struction of a covered pavilionat the jetty fishing pier andthe overlay of Kathy road.

A fence for the Grand LakeMultipurpose building will bediscussed.

The jury will consider anappropriation to the CreoleNature Trail All AmericanRoad.

The speed limit on theOlive Trailer Park Rd. will bediscussed.

The jury will lastly go intoexecutive session to discuss alawsuit.

Celebrationset this weekat H. Beach

Thousandsexpectedon beaches

Paris TVcrew to befilming here

Ron and Chris Robichaux,who have operated the HollyBeach Christian Resort forthe past 12 years will holdtheir annual Fourth of JulyChristian celebration thisweekend.

About 20 church musicgroups are planning to partic-ipate in the celebration thatbegins at 10 a.m., Friday, July4 at the pavilion on the beach.

Four for His Glory, a groupfrom New Iberia, will openthe music program with apatriotic theme. They will befollowed by groups fromLouisiana, Florida,Mississippi and Texas.

Friday’s program will endwith a fireworks display at 10p.m.

The gospel music will con-tinue from 10 to 10 onSaturday with more fireworksending the day.

A Sunday morning reli-gious service will be held at 9a.m.

For more information inthe celebration contact theRobichauxs at 337-569-2589.

knacks, etc. at reasonableprices. We even have a schooluniform area. We are openweekdays 8 a.m.- noon and onfirst and third Saturdays, 7-11 a.m. Mrs. Ella Broussardand Mrs. Belle Taylor are theThrift Shop employees, andthey are helped by volunteersfrom the area. If you areinterested in becoming a vol-unteer, please stop by and letus know.

Our outreach also loansout the medical equipment,such as beds, walkers, wheel-chairs, tubchairs, etc. to localpeople. We also have a smallfood pantry to help local fami-lies in need. We work in part-nership with the localCommunity Action Allianceand the Cameron Outreachprogram.

The program is a combinedeffort of area churches. Weaccept donations of food,clothing, housewares, furni-ture, etc.

STORE WORKERS Mrs. Bell Taylor, left, and Mrs. EllaBroussard are pictured in front of the Faith ShareOutreach Ministries store in Sweet Lake. The storeaccepts donations of clothing, household items, etc.which it sells. Proceeds go to help needy and unfortu-nate residents of the area.

CHARLIE LITTLE and Reagan and Kennedy Darbonneenjoyed the antique phones at the CameronCommunications’ party in Hackberry.

AIR LOGISTICS is expanding its Cameron helicopter facilities on Trosclair Road. Theexpansion covers six acres with eight new helipads and 250 new parking spaces. Theexpansion is due to increased demand for the company’s helicopter services in the oiland gas area. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

NAMED AS CO-LIONS of the Year by the CameronLions Club at its June 25 banquet were Tina Lynn Wolfeand William Daigle. This was the first time the club hadgiven equal honors to two of its members.

(Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

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Methodist Church, gave theinvocation. George Wilkersonserved as Master ofCeremonies.

A. J. Howard presented aPast President’s pin to ClaudeEageson. Howard also intro-duced the special guest of theevening, Larry Logan of NewOrleans, world renowned har-monica player, who hasappeared on many concertstages, including CarnegieHall. Logan presented arecital of classical as well aspopular numbers.

Larry Dyson led the clubin singing “God BlessAmerica” at the close of theprogram. the benediction wasgiven by Rev. Alcide Sonnier,pastor of Our Lady Star of theSea Catholic Church.

MMIISSSS RRIIGGGGSS IINN NNAATTIIOONNAALL CCOONNTTEESSTTFor the first time in histo-

ry, a Cameron Parish girl willcompete in the national finalsof the Miss America Teenagercontest at Palisade Park, NewJersey, in early September, itwas learned today. She isJanet Gail Riggs, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Charles Riggs ofHackberry.

Miss Riggs has beennamed Western LouisianaMiss America Teenager on thebasis of having won the annu-al Hackberry pageant and forhaving place as first runner-up in the Louisiana statepageant this past May.

A graduate of HackberryHigh School this year, MissRiggs won many top honors atthe school, graduating vale-dictorian with a 4.0 scholasticaverage.

SSHHOORRTT CCOOUURRSSEECameron Parish 4-H club

members who attended therecent short course at LSUare Byron Hebert, MikeChesson, David Beard,Phillip Lowery, GwenReasoner, Barbara White,Laura Lynn Hebert, JoellePrimeaux, Terry Cox,Stephen Lowery, tonyLedano, David Duhon, JamesCox, Yolanda Seay, DeniseBarbier, Linda Constance,Susan Baccigalopi, PaulaHebert, and Darlene Guidry.

DDRROONNEETT IISS NNAAMMEEDDE. J. Dronet of Cameron, a

member of the DemocraticState Central committee ofLouisiana, has been named toa committee to look intomethods of selection of dele-gates to the nationalDemocratic Convention.

The appointment wasmade by Arthur C. Watson,chairman of the state commit-tee.

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The town of Cameron, alldecked out in hundreds ofmulti-colored flags, will wel-come hundreds of visitors thisweekend for the annual July4th fishing rodeo and onshorefestivities.

All onshore activities willbe held at the CameronRecreation Center undersponsorship of Our Lady Starof the Sea Catholic Church ofCameron. Proceeds will go topaying the lease on the landfor the recreation center andimprovements to the buildingand the balance will go intothe church building fund.

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Police Jury members willhear results of an inspectiontour of Major r. G. Lovett,District U. S. Engineer;Elmer Shutts, Lake Charlesdeep water committee engi-neer; and representatives ofthe state highway depart-ment today at a meeting tomake final decisions regard-ing the bridge over theCalcasieu River at Cameron.

The bridge, which hasbeen the subject of consider-able controversy, will bedecided on today. final plansfor the construction will notbe known, however, untilafter the police jury meetingtoday in Cameron.

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BBAANNKK PPRROOTTEECCTTIIOONNApparent low bidder on a

highway department projectto construct bank protectionalong three miles of StateRoute 82 in Cameron Parishwas T. L. James & Co. ofRuston.

Highway Director Leonsaid the bid figure was$386,525 for the project,which begins about 20 mileseast of Johnson Bayou Schooland extends to a point justwest of Holly Beach.

MMOOUUTTOONN LLIIOONN OOFF YYEEAARREarl Mouton, owner of the

Western Auto Store inCameron, was named recipi-ent of the Lion of the Yearaward at the 15th annual pre-sentation Saturday night atthe VFW Hall in Cameorn.

Mouton has served on theclub’s board of directors, hasserved on or been chairman ofsuch committees as the lightbulb sale and western show.He was in charge of buildingthe float representing the oldsteamer Rex for theCentennial parade.

Clifford Myers called themeeting to order in theabsence of the Lion PresidentTom Steed. Rev. Arby Coody,pastor of the United

Coop annualmeeting set in Cameron

The annual meeting of theJefferson Davis ElectricCooperative, Inc. will be heldWednesday, July 14 in theCameron Elementary Schoolauditorium. Registrationbegins at 8 a.m.

22 door prizes includingtwo prizes just for childrenunder 16 will be awarded.First prize is a big screen tele-vision. All members are invit-ed to attend.

RROOUUNNDDAABBOOUUTT TTHHEEPPAARRIISSHH

Airman Larry Duhon, sonof Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Duhonof Grand Lake, arrived homefrom Thailand June 26. Hisparents and his brother andfamily, Mr. and Mrs. LeonDuhon, met him at the air-port. Larry has been gon ayear.

Keith Brashear and BradBourque of Lake Charleswere in Big Lake Sunday,June 28 to help with aroundup of cattle for Keith’sgrandfather, Nolton Richard.

Hackberry AmericanLegion Auxiliary honoredGold Star mothers, Mrs.Sadie Landry of Sulphur andMrs. Ezora Prevost ofHackberry, with a birthdaycake.

Kellie Vincent, KimLeBlanc, Amy GailBroussard, and LenitaCourmier of Hackberry areattending Twirler’s Camp inBunkie. Mrs. Faye Vincentand Mrs. Katherine Little arewith them.

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Funeral services forMaydell R. Jinks, 89, ofJohnson Bayou, were heldWednesday, July 2, inJohnson Bayou BaptistChurch. The Rev. LesFogleman officiated. Burialwas in Head of the HollowCemetery in Johnson Bayou,under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial FuneralHome.

Maydell Jinks diedMonday, June 30, 2003, at herresidence.

She was a native ofLafayette and had lived inJohnson Bayou for most of herlife. Mrs. Jinks was a memberof Johnson Bayou BaptistChurch.

Survivors include foursons, James Lee Jinks,Charles H. Jinks, Larry A.Jinks and Roger Dale Jinksall of Johnson Bayou; onedaughter, Juanita Sandifer ofJohnson Bayou; 23 grandchil-dren, 45 great grandchildrenand 7 great great grandchil-dren.

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Funeral services for LoisJosephine LeBlanc, 80, ofCameron, were heldSaturday, June 28, inEbenezer Baptist Church.Burial was in EbenezerBaptist Cemetery under thedirection of Hixson FuneralHome of Creole.

Lois LeBlanc diedTuesday, June 24, 2003 in theSouth Cameron Hospital.

She was a lifetime residentof Cameron and a member ofEbenezer Baptist Church.

Survivors include twosons, Joshua Davis ofSulphur and Steve SturleseIII of Cameron; one sister,Rosa Bartie of Cambridge,Mass.; and one stepsister,Ethel January of Cameron.

FUNERALSREMEMBER? By Keith Hambrick

Cameron still waiting onbridge promised years ago

Maydell Jinks

ALYSSA SELLERS ofCameron is shown receiv-ing her diploma at theMcNeese State Universityrecent graduating exer-cises. She graduatedmagna cum laude with aBachelor’s degree inMass Communications-/Print Journalism. She isthe duaghter of Paul andCyndi Sellers.

Engagement and wedding photos should be submitted tothe DeQuincy News by 4 p.m. Monday.

Photos should be clear prints, head and shoulder pose,preferably 5x7.

Announcements and pictures are published free ofcharge.

Engagement and wedding forms are available to bepicked up at the DeQuincy News office, located at 203 E.Harrison St., DeQuincy between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. week-days. The forms may be faxed, upon request, by calling786-8004.


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Thirteenth Annual Cameron Parish Golf TournamentEntry Fee $7500 Per Player (Includes Tournament Fees, Green Fees, Cart Rental & Meal)

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An additional $100 prize to low gross individual of tournament as well as low grossindividual from Cameron Parish if different. Trophy awarded to low gross individualfrom Cameron Parish.

Mail Entry Form and make checks payable To:Cameron Parish Charity Golf TournamentCommitteec/o Ricky W. Guidry - 540-2825145 Brent Road, Bell City, La. 70630

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DAVID CHARLES NUNEZDavid Garret Nunez and

Hope Daigle of GrandChenier announce the birth oftheir first child, DavidCharles, at Lake CharlesMemorial Hospital-GauthierCampus in Lake Charles. Heweighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs.

Grandparents are: Geraldand Kim Nunez of GrandChenier, Delia (Dede) Nunezof Cameron and Charles andJackie Daigle of Joaquin, Tex.

Great-grandparents are:Joseph "Pup" Nunez of GrandChenier, Paul H. Duhon ofCameron and Martha JeanChapman of Grand Lake.

Dear Editor:On behalf of may col-

leagues, I would like toexpress our thanks andappreciation for inviting us toyour 46th class reunion. (The1956 seniors of Creole HighSchool and Grand ChenierHigh School)

These were the last gradu-ates of these two schoolsexcept for the past HurricaneAudrey graduates of GrandChenier in 1958.

The food was delicious, theentertainment was great, andthe fellowship shared by fac-ulty, students, guests, andspouses was very muchappreciated.

It was rewarding to learnthat so many of you have donewell in the work force, someretired and enjoying the bene-fits of your endeavors. It wasreassuring to know that allour efforts were not in vain.

It was great to be remem-bered Thanks for everything.

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MAY WAS A busy month for the Lil Chenier Playboyz band of Cameron Parish. Theyentertained at the Crawfish Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, Flor., and Mardi Gras in May inBranson, Missouri. Shown above, from left, are Travis Furs, Johnny Miller, KalebTrahan, Brett Baccigalopi, and Jason Trahan. Other members who attended were ScottCrochet, Mitchell Baccigalopi and Keith Trahan.

DURING THE CAMERON Communications’ PremiereParty in Hackberry, Butch Silver drew Uretta Frazier’sname for the grand prize - a 30” flat-screen television.

NEW OFFICERS of the Cameron Lions Club who were installed at a banquet on June25 were, from left: Greg Wicke, Tail Twister; Penelope Richard, president; JoDeeRoberts, first vice-president; William Daigle, second vice-president; Wilson Conner,past president; Dinah Landry, secretary; and Tina Wolfe, treasurer.

PARTICIPANTS IN SOUTH Cameron Memorial Hospital’s A-HEC of a Summer medicalprogram are shown above standing (from left): Linda Frerks, Program Assistant;Tabitha Nunez; Laura Doxey, Field Instructor; Gambrelle Primeaux; Robyn Doxey;Jessica Frerks; Sarah Nunez, Program Assistant; and Tinalynn Wolfe, ProgramCoordinator; (kneeling): Lexi LeBoeuf; Cana Trahan; and Jodi Billings. Raphiel Heardand Christina Sorrells also participated. The students and staff attended field trips tothe following locations: Lake Charles Memorial Hopsital, SWLA Center for Health, AllCare Medical, McNeese State University, Calcasieu Coroner's Office, and LouisianaTechnical College/Sowela Campus. In conjunction with the completion of the SummerProgram, the following students were awarded special certificates: Raphiel Heard,Cana Trahan, Lexi LeBoeuf, and Robyn Doxey.

Summer ComputerCamp for kids will be beginon Monday, July 7, at SouthCameron Elementary. Thecamp will be opened to stu-dents completing 2nd gradeto 7th.

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Lake Charles and helps outthe Grand Lake track team,qualified for the NationalSenior Games by winning theevent at the 2002 regionalmeet at McNeese State andthen at the 2002 LouisianaSenior Games at LSU. Histhrow of 175 feet at theLouisiana Senior Games wasmore than 25 feet better thansecond place.

"A while back I read wherepeople can participate in theSenior Olympics when theyreach 50," said Ratliff. "So, Idecided to give it a try a coupleof years ago. Of course, mymind keeps telling me I canthrow it 200 feet, but my bodydoesn't always agree."

Back when his body andmind were in cahoots witheach other, before the arminjury that ended his javelincareer as a sophomore in col-lege, Ratliff could throwbetween 220 and 240 feet.

"My goal is to throw 185 or190 feet," said Ratliff, who isalready eyeing the LouisianaSenior Games in October.

Ratliff has had an affinityfor sports since grade school.He grew up in Jal, N.M., andearned 13 varsity letters inhigh school, including three fortrack. He was named all-statein track, football and basket-ball. He earned five letters inbaseball, starting on the varsi-ty team since eighth grade,and would likely have been all-state in that too, had therebeen an all-state baseball teamat the time.

As a sophomore in highschool his coach wouldn't lethim throw the javelin becausethe team had four seniors inthe event. Ratliff, though, gothis hands on a javelin anduncorked a gravity-defyingthrow that sailed farther thananyone — including his coach— had ever seen.

"The coach changed hismind about me throwing thejavelin after that," recalledRatliff. "But I told him I could-n't throw the javelin because itwas baseball season. I didn'tstart track until after base-ball."

Ratliff pretty much rein-vented the event at Jal HighSchool, a Class B school at thetime. At one meet, which was adual meet with high schoolsand colleges, Ratliff threw the

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You name it and 52-year-oldDave Ratliff can throw it. Far.

Whether it's a baseball,football, javelin or even a golfball, Ratliff can nearly put it inorbit.

On June 5 the Sweetlakeresident threw a javelin 167feet, 101/2 inches to easilyclaim the gold medal in the 50-54 age group at the NationalSenior Games at Norfolk StateUniversity in Hampton Roads,Va.

By comparison, Ratliff'smammoth effort at the SeniorGames would have been goodenough for sixth place at theLouisiana high school Class 5Astate track and field meet.

"I didn't realize that," saidRatliff, when likening histhrow to the top high schoolmarks in the state. "I guessthat's pretty good."

Ratliff, who works atWeatherford International in

javelin into a car-filled parkinglot.

Ratliff had college scholar-ship offers in all four sports heplayed in high school andopted for baseball at theUniversity of Texas-El Paso.He never made it to UTEP,however, going to junior collegefor two years and then toOklahoma State, where he wasa member of the track andfootball teams.

At Oklahoma State Ratliffenjoyed a successful two-sportcareer. He was on the trackteam and was the footballteam's punter. Being a colle-giate athlete runs in Ratliff'sfamily. Four of his uncles werecollege all-Americans — threein basketball at Hardin-Simmons and LawrenceElkins (a first-round pick inthe 1965 AFL draft and NFLdraft) in football at Baylor.

But it was all work and nojavelin for Ratliff for the nextthree decades. It wasn't untiltwo years ago, at age 50, thatRatliff decided to hoist thejavelin for the first time sincethe birth of disco.

He hasn't lost a competitionsince, winning the SouthwestDistrict championship threeyears in a row. He would bedecorated like Mr. T, but thejavelin was rained out at thestate meet in 2001 and theNational Senior Olympics isheld every other year.

Ratliff has been able tomaintain his athletic physiquesince college and his reputa-tion as a thrower has shad-owed him his whole life.Back in the mid 1980s whilehanging out at Mallard Covehe was bet by some course reg-ulars that he couldn't play around of golf by throwing theball to the green and thenputting and scoring less than100.

"All I had was $90 in mypocket," said Ratliff, who wentout and "shot" an 89.

Hackberry4-Hers get awards

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Hackberry 4-Hers whoreceived awards at the secondannual 4-H awards nightwere:

High Point Award: Elem.first year boy, Sean Hicks,first place; Jr. second yeargirl, Lori Beth Shove secondplace; Jr. third year girl,Natasha Hicks, third place;Sr. first year girl, KaylaBacklund, second place; Sr.fifth year boy, Marcus Buford,first place.

Outstanding 4-Her: Elemfirst year boy, Sean Hicks,first place; Jr. second yeargirl, Lori Beth Shove, secondplace; Jr. third year girl,Natasha Hicks, first place; Sr.first year girl, KaylaBacklund, first place; Sr. fifthyear boy, Marcus Buford, firstplace.

Home Economics Award:Junior first place NatashaHicks, Senior first placeKayla Backlund.

Achievement Award seniorsecond place Kayla Backlund.

Louisiana Jr. Award ofExcellence: Natasha Hicks.

The following Hackberry4-H members receivedawards for 4-H Record Booksand various contests heldAchievement Day: SeanHicks, Trace Buford, JacobPoole, Lori Beth Shove,Amber Kelly, ClintonGranger, Kelsey Helmer,Taylor Simon, KaylaBacklund, Jenna Granger,Natasha Hicks and ShelbySanner.

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The 13th Annual CameronParish Golf Tournament,sponsored by the CameronParish Charity GolfTournament Committee, willbe held at Gray PlantationGolf Course Saturday, Sept.26 with a shotgun start at 8a.m.

There will be a 2 man bestball format (each player playsown ball), $75 per person.Entry fee includes tourna-ment fees, green fees, cartrental, and meals.

This tournament is open toeveryone and the teams are

flighted by handicap.Deadline for entry is July

21. Flighted team prizes are$200 low gross, $100, secondgross, $200 low net, and $100second net. Prizes will be perflight and based upon numberof entries. All prizes are giftcertificates from the pro shop.

An additional $100 prizeto low gross individual oftournament as well as lowgross individual fromCameron Parish if different.Trophy awarded to low grossindividual from CameronParish.

For more information callRicky Guidry at 540-2825.

McNeese State Universityhas announced its President’sHonor List for the springsemester.

To be on the President’sHonor List, a student mustearn at least a 3.5 grade pointaverage on a 4.0 system whilecarrying at least 15 semesterhours.

Area students on the listinclude:

Cameron: Jeremy WayneFurs, Lonnie Ray Primeaux,Shantelle L. Lancon Richard,Alyssa Michelle Sellers,Jonathan Doyle Taylor,Bronwen LaLonde Theriot.

Creole: Dustin KentBroussard.

Grand Chenier: GarryJoseph Primeaux, Jr.

Grand Lake: Melissa KayeSonnier.

Hackberry: Julia A. Sand-ers, Latessa D. Seay.

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Senior citizens of Hack-berry who had birthdays June27 were Eviola Andrus who isin Rehabilitation, MildredVincent, and Mrs. HowardSimon.

HACKBERRYNEWS

FFAALLLL FFEESSTTIIVVAALLThe Fall Festival was held

this past week. The church isstill looking for volunteers totake care of bingo.

KK.. CC.. MMEEEETTIINNGGThe K. C. Council of

Hackberry will have a meet-ing July 16 at DevallLanding. Rosary is at 6:15p.m., meal at 6:30 p.m. andthe meeting at 7 p.m.

Parish golf tournamentto be held Sept. 26

Sweetlake man wins nationalSenior Olympic event

MSU tellshonor roll

The Cameron ParishPreservation Alliance willhold a “cow patty bingo” at 2p.m., Saturday, July 5 at theGene Constance Rodeo Pen atHolly Beach.

The affair is being held toraise money to stabilize andrestore the Sabine PassLighthouse located nearJohnson Bayou.

The $100 bingo squaresare being sold for $100 each.The winner will receive acommemorative plaque and$2,000 cash.

A cow will be placed in a 10foot square pen and the win-ing number will be decidedwhen the cow makes a“deposit.”

For information on buyinga square call Johnny at 409-963-0237, Carolyn at 775-5096 or Cindy at 569-2359.

Cow pattybingo setfor Sat.

David Ratliff

A PUPPET SHOW was presented at Oak Grove BaptistChurch during vacation Bible school. Shown above,from left, were: Bob Fruge, Linzie Hession, RaphielHeard, Jill Rutherford, Jody Thomas, Mona Kelley, andJanice Trahan.

OAK GROVE Baptist Church recently held vacationBible school with a theme of “Trailblazers.” Shownabove are the first and second grade classes. The teach-ers were Mrs. JoAnn Nunez, Kelly Savoie, and LaneThomas.


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applications for Subway andfor Stella’s Restaurant (open-ing soon). Apply in person atSubway in Cameron. 7/3-10p.

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And shewing mercy untothousands of them that loveme, and keep my command-ments. 7/3

CCAARRDDSS OOFF TTHHAANNKKSSTHE RACCA Family

would like to say sincerelythank you for all your prayersin the loss of Ronald. Thankyou to all that have donatedmoney toward the funeralcost, sent flowers, food andkind words. Thank you toRev. Jeannie George and Rev.Amanda Seymour for a beau-tiful service. To the staff atSCMH, Lake CharlesMemorial Hosp., and MossRegional Hosp., HixsonFuneral Home and staff, PatBrown and employees, Wendyand staff at Tou Les Fleurs.Thank you all so very much.

Gloria Racca and family

PRAYER TO THEBlessed Virgin

(Never Known To Fail)Oh, most beautiful flower

of Mount Carmel, fruitfulvine splendor of HeavenBlessed Mother of the Son ofGod Immaculate Virgin,assist me in my necessity, ohStar of the Sea, help me andshow me herein you are myMother, oh Holy Mary,Mother of God, Queen ofHeaven and Earth, I humblybeseech you from the bottomof my heart to succor me inthis necessity. There are nonethat can withstand your pow-ers, oh, show me herein youare my Mother, oh, Mary con-ceived without sin, pray for uswho have recourse to thee(three times). Holy Mother, Iplace this cause in your hands(three times). Holy Spirit youwho solve all problems, lightall roads so that I can attainmy goal, you who give me thedivine gift to forgive and for-get all evil against me andthat all instances in my lifeyou are with me. I want inthis short prayer to thank youfor all things as you confirmonce again that I never wantto be separated from you ineternal glory. Thank you foryour mercy toward me andmine. The person says thisprayer 3 consecutive days.After 3 days, the request willbe granted! This prayer mustbe published after the favor isgranted.

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out his cannon. His grave onMonkey Island at Cameron,La. is lost, but I had his nameput on the Confederate monu-ment at the courthousethere.”

Mr. Block said that RayWelhausen of Shiner, Texasstill has all of the papers ofMr. Kneip’s company lockedin a bank vault there.

The Battle of CalcasieuPass was fought on May 6,1864. Confederate troopsattacked and captured theUnion gunboats Wave andGranite City. This was theonly Civil War action inSouthwest Louisiana. Manyof the dead were buried onMonkey Island at Cameron.

Waivers to bediscussed atmeetings

If you are currently get-ting waiver services underthe Louisiana Medicaid pro-gram or if you are on thewaiting list for these servicesyou may want to attend one ofthe upcoming training sessionto be held in this area.

The training will explainthe NOW waiver, whichallows qualifying individualsto have more choices when itcomes to services they receivefrom the Louisiana Medicaidprogram.

The upcoming session willbe: Cameron Parish--Tuesday,Aug. 5, 1 to 3 p.m. at theCameron Parish Council onAging, 723 Marshall Street.

Document found aboutCalcasieu Pass battle

W. T. Block, columnist forthe Cameron Pilot, recentlyreceived an e-mail fromChristie Patterson of Katie,Texas concerning the Battle ofCalcasieu Pass at Cameron.She wrote:

“We recently cleaned outour grandfather’s house andfound a hand written docu-ment written by my great-great-grandfather, HenryKneip, about his experiencesfighting in the Battle ofCalcasieu Pass.

“He was contemporary ofWilliam Rosenberg fromRound Top, Texas and foughtin Waul’s Legion with hisbrothers, Adolph, Williamand Ferdinand.”

Apparently the documentwas written in German andMs. Patterson said she wassending it to be translatedand would send a copy to Mr.Block.

“According to my informa-tion,” Mr. Block replied,“William Kneip was killed byshrapnel from an artilleryshell explosion that knocked

MMEEEETTIINNGG DDAATTEESSCCHHAANNGGEE

The Lemesche Bass Clubhas changed its July meetingdate due to the long July 4weekend and the FishingRodeo. The club will meet onTuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. Thenext tournament will be onSunday, July 13 in the BigBurn. Darren Richard is lead-ing the club in points, with J.M. Boudreaux a close second.

FFIISSHHIINNGG NNEEWWSSWater is up on the Miami

Corporation Permit Fishinggrounds. This, of course, scat-ters bass, but surely makesgetting around to fish lots eas-ier. Fairly good catches of basshad been taken.

Saltwater fishing is at itspeak, but dodging the thun-derstorms is a problem. Nicespeckle trouts were taken thisweek on Big Lake, long insize, but lacking in weight.

Travis Broussard and I hadsix nice specks this past weekup to 24 inches. We dodgedthunderstorms and finallyjust came on in. QuentinLeBoeuf and his partner hadsome nice trout in the 30 inchclass, but only weighing 7 to 8pounds. This size trout shouldweigh close to 10 pounds.

Speckle trout were up theMermentau River and somewere on the east side of theGrand Chenier Jetties.Redfish are in the marshesand at the Jetties and theinlets of the weirs in GrandLake.

DDAATTEESS TTOO RREEMMEEMMBBEERRAs of June 30, your fishing

and hunting licenses areexpired.

July 4-6: Southwest La.Fishing Rodeo.

July 8: Lemesche BassClub meets.

July 12: Calcasieu TroutShootout, CCA Annual Ev-ent.

July 13: Lemesche BassClub sixth tournament, BigBurns.

Have a safe Fourth of July

MMOONNTTHH OOFF JJUULLYYThis is the start of the sec-

ond half of the year, wheresummertime heat bringsthunderstorms, Gulf watersare 86 to 87 degrees already,and it’s hurricane season.

There will be lots of duckbandings for resident blackmallards, as will be woodducks. Young quails beginbreeding, while shorebirdsbegin southern migrationthroughout the state. As soft-shell turtles finish layingtheir eggs, we’ll see blue crabscongregating along our barri-er islands and beaches. It’sJuly so let’s make the best ofit.

NNEEWWSS BBRRIIEEFFSSThe Waterfowl Conser-

vation Stamp (Duck Stamp)for the Louisiana 2004 seasonwill be the HoodedMerganser. Anyone wantingto enter this contest has untilOctober 24 to enter and sendto the Department of WildlifeOffice in Baton Rouge.

The 2003 stamp is a pair ofredheads in a LouisianaMarsh. Dale Pousson, a wellknown painter from Egan,was the winner of this year’spainting.

It’s easy now to get yourhunting and fishing license atlocal outlets, including yourLouisiana duck stamp. Onething is you have to go to theU. S. Post Office to get yourFederal duck stamp. For sev-eral years now 30 plus statesthat are on the electroniclicense system has been ask-ing the U. S. Fish and WildlifeService to put the Federalstamp into the system. Now itseems within the next twoyears, we may see this hap-pen.

GGIIBBBBSSTTOOWWNN DDOOGGFFIIGGHHTTWeek ten of the Gibbstown

Monday evening dogfight had15 boats fishing. JohnnyLeDoux and Richard Duhonhad 3 bass weighing in at 7.09pounds. Johnny had a firstplace large bass weighing4.32 pounds. He hauled in thelargest fish of both this week’stournament and the year. Hefooled the big fish with a softplastic lizard.

Second place went to ToddConner and Darren Richardwith 3 bass weighing 4.87pounds. Their 1.83 bass wasgood for second place largestbass.

DDEELLTTAA WWAATTEERRFFOOWWLLA small group of hunters

gathered for a meeting withDelta Waterfowl’s Bryon Kingto try and start up a chapterin the Cameron area. Lunchat Pat’s of Cameron and ameeting at the Jone’s LawFirm gave the hunters aninput as to what the associa-tion was all about: raisingducks and management ofpredators that eat the eggsbefore hatching and evenkilling the nesting ducks.Interested hunters can callPatrick Hebert at the JonesLaw Firm..

CCAARRDDSS OOFF TTHHAANNKKSSPRAYER TO THE

Blessed Virgin(Never Known To Fail)Oh, most beautiful flower

of Mount Carmel, fruitfulvine splendor of HeavenBlessed Mother of the Son ofGod Immaculate Virgin,assist me in my necessity, ohStar of the Sea, help me andshow me herein you are myMother, oh Holy Mary,Mother of God, Queen ofHeaven and Earth, I humblybeseech you from the bottomof my heart to succor me inthis necessity. There are nonethat can withstand your pow-ers, oh, show me herein youare my Mother, oh, Mary con-ceived without sin, pray for uswho have recourse to thee(three times). Holy Mother, Iplace this cause in your hands(three times). Holy Spirit youwho solve all problems, lightall roads so that I can attainmy goal, you who give me thedivine gift to forgive and for-get all evil against me andthat all instances in my lifeyou are with me. I want inthis short prayer to thank youfor all things as you confirmonce again that I never wantto be separated from you ineternal glory. Thank you foryour mercy toward me andmine. The person says thisprayer 3 consecutive days.After 3 days, the request willbe granted! This prayer mustbe published after the favor isgranted.

HOLY SPIRIT Thou whosolve all problems, who lightall roads, so that I can attainmy goals. Thou who gives methe divine gift to forgive andforget all evil against me, andthat in all instances of my lifethou are with me. I want inthis short prayer to thankthee for all things and to con-firm once again that I wish tobe with thee in eternal glory.Thank thee for thy mercytoward me and mine. The per-son must say this prayer 3consecutive days, after threedays, the favor requested willbe granted, even if it mayappear difficult. This prayermust be published immedi-ately after the favor is grant-ed without mentioning thefavor. Only your initialsshould appear at the bottom.

H.T.K.

UUNNDDEERR AACCTT 996622

Under Act 962 of theLouisiana Legislature, I amrequired to advise you that myname is Leslie Leon Hunley andthat I have been convicted ofSexual Battery. My address is6590 Gulf Beach Highway,Johnson Bayou, La 70631.

/s/Les Hunley, OffenderDate: 6-13-03

/s/Dwayne A Montgomery,Probation Officer

Date: 6-13-03Runs: 7/2, 9

Cameron OutdoorsBy Loston McEvers

LISA LASHER, with the Women's Shelter- CameronOutreach, is shown painting John Warner's face at theCameron Parish Library's Summer Reading Program.The dragon that is being painted on John's face is blow-ing fire that reaches from one side of his face to theother.

warranted based on evidence fur-nished to the Commissioner.

8. To consider such other mat-ters as may be pertinent.

The Planulina 1-3 Zone,Reservoir A, in the Back RidgeField, Cameron Parish, Louisiana,is defined as that gas and conden-sate bearing interval encounteredbetween the measured depths of9,765’ and 10,525’ in the StanolindOil & Gas Co.-E R & C F HenryNo. A-3 Well, located in Section 30,Township 14 South, Range 9 West.

The Planulina 4-5 Zone,Reservoir A, in the Back RidgeField, Cameron Parish, Louisiana,is defined as that gas and conden-sate bearing interval encounteredbetween the measured depths of11,070’ and 11,370’ in the CockrellOil-C F Henry No. 1 Well, locatedin Section 21, Township 14 South,Range 9 West.

Plats are for inspection in theOffice of Conservation in BatonRouge and Lafayette, Louisiana.www.dnr.state.la.us/CONS/CON-SEREN/hearings/pubhearings.htm.

All parties having interesttherein shall take notice thereof.

BY ORDER OF:JAMES H. WELSH

COMMISSIONER OF CONSER-VATION

Baton Rouge, LaIf accommodations are

required under Americans WithDisabilities Act, please advise theOffice of Conservation-Engineering Division at P. O. Box94275, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9275 in writing within ten (10)working days of the hearing date.RUN: July 3 (Ju-7)

PROCEEDINGSCAMERON PARISH WATER-

WORKS DISTRICT NO. 9May 29, 2003

The Cameron ParishWaterworks District No. 9 met inregular session on Thursday, May29, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., atWaterworks Office, Muria, Creole,Louisiana.

The following members werepresent: Catherine Miller, RussellSavoie, John Allen Conner andThompson McCall. Membersabsent: Wendell Rutherford.

It was moved by Mrs. Miller,seconded by Mr. Savoie and carriedthat the meeting be called to order.

It was moved by Mr. Conner,seconded by Mr. Savoie and car-ried, that the minutes of the previ-ous meeting be approved.

It was moved by Mrs. Miller,seconded by Mr. Savoie and car-ried, that the financial statementfor the month, be and the same ishereby approved.

It was moved by Mr. Savoie,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that the following purchase ishereby authorized:

Albert K. Newlin, Inc., One (1)Trane Condensing Unit ModelNumber 2TT060A300, Cost$2,780.00.

In addition, half of above costwill be paid by Cameron ParishFire Protection District No. 9.

It was moved by Mr. Savoie,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that the secretary is herebyauthorized, empowered and direct-ed to purchase UBS for Windowsat an approximate cost of $695.00.

It was moved by Mr. Savoie,seconded by Mr. Conner and car-ried, that all monthly bills be andthe same are hereby approved forpayment.

There being no further busi-ness and upon motion of Mr.Savoie, seconded by Mr. Connerand carried, the meeting wasdeclared adjourned.

APPROVED: /s/ ThompsonMcCall, President Waterworks

District No. 9ATTEST: /s/ Catherine Miller,SecretaryRUN: July 3 (Ju-8)

PROCEEDINGSCameron, Louisiana

June 30, 2003The Cameron Parish School

Board met in special session at9:00 a.m. on this date with the fol-lowing members present: CliftonMorris - President, LostonMcEvers, Dot Theriot, DwayneSanner, Pat Howerton, MarvinTrahan and Rachel Abadie. Absent:None.

On motion of Mr. Trahan, sec-onded by Mr. McEvers, the Boardadopted final budget revisions forfiscal year 2002-2003.

On motion of Mr. Howerton,seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Boardadjourned.

APPROVED:Clifton Morris, President

CAMERON PARISHSCHOOL BOARD

ATTEST:Douglas L. Chance, SecretaryCAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARDRUN: July 3 (Ju-9)

PROCEEDINGSA regular monthly meeting for

Cameron Parish WaterworksDistrict No. 2 was held onWednesday, April 2, 2003 at theHackberry Waterworks office inHackberry, Louisiana at 7:00 p.m.

Members present were: Mr.Alton Schexnider, Mr. RichardErickson, Mr. Anthony Hicks, andMr. Darrell Duhon. Membersabsent: Mr. Donald Broussard.Employees present: Mr. KellyCloud and Mrs. Marilyn LaBauve.Guest: none.

Mr. Schexnider opened themeeting.

Mr. Duhon moved, Mr.Erickson seconded and carried toadopt the minutes from the previ-ous meeting.

Mr. Hicks moved, Mr. Duhonseconded and carried to pay allbills.

Mr. Erickson moved, Mr. Hicksseconded and carried to adjournthe meeting.APPROVED:/s/ Alton Schexnider-

PresidentATTEST: /s/ Richard Erickson-Sec/PresRUN: July 3 (Ju-10)

PROCEEDINGSA regular monthly meeting for

Cameron Parish WaterworksDistrict No. 2 was held onWednesday, May 7, 2003 at theHackberry Waterworks office inHackberry, Louisiana at 7:00 p.m.

is available for public inspection inthe business office of the Sheriff,Parish Courthouse, Cameron,Louisiana during regular officehours Monday through Friday(8:00-4:00)

/s/ James R. SavoieJAMES R. SAVOIE, SHERIFF

PARISH OF CAMERONRUN: July 3 (Ju-3)

PROCEEDINGSCAMERON PARISH WATER

AND WASTEWATER #1MAY 22, 2003

The Cameron Parish Waterand Wastewater District No. 1board meet in regular session onThursday, May 22, 2003 at 7:00PM in the board room located at126 Ann Street, in the village ofCameron, Louisiana.

Members present were: J. C.Murphy, Paul Duhon, TammyPeshoff, and Ronald January.

Absent: Chris Hebert, VergyHebert, and Bobby Doxey.

Board President J. C. Murphycalled the meeting to order.

On a motion by Paul Duhonand seconded by Tammy Peshoffand carried that there be an addi-tion to the agenda: BarbaraLeblanc.

The minutes for the previousmonths meeting were approved asread.

On a motion by Tammy Peshoffand seconded by Ronald Januaryand carried that the financialstatements be accepted as present-ed.

On a motion by Paul Duhonand seconded by Ronald Januaryand carried that the bills for themonth be paid.

On a motion by Paul Duhonand seconded by Ronald Januaryand carried that the board hireKimberly Leblanc as a part-timehand.

On a motion by RonaldJanuary and seconded by PaulDuhon and carried that the boardpay the final retainage amount of$25,609.43 to McManusConstruction Co. for the leveerestoration project.

On a motion by Paul Duhonand seconded by Tammy Peshoffand carried that there being nofurther business that the meetingstand adjourned./s/ Lori LeBlancLORI LEBLANC, SEC.

/s/ J. C. MurphyJ. C. MURPHY, PRESIDENT

CAMERON PARISH WW#1RUN: July 3 (Ju-4)

POLLING PLACES NOTICEAccording to Carl Broussard,

Clerk of Court of Cameron Parishin accordance with Title 18:535B ofthe Louisiana Election Code, thefollowing is the official listing ofthe Polling Places for the upcom-ing Proposition Election to be heldon Saturday, July 19, 2003

POLLING PLACESPrecinct 5: location: Grand

Lake Recreation Center, 108Recreation Lane, Grand Lake, La.

Precinct 6: location: GrandLake Recreation Center, 108Recreation Lane, Grand Lake, La.

Precinct 7: (PORTION) loca-tion: Grand Lake RecreationCenter, 108 Recreation Lane,Grand Lake, La.

Precinct 8: (IN PART) (NOVOTERS) location: Lowry FireStation, 460 Lowry Hwy., Lowry,La

Precinct 13: (IN PART) (NOVOTERS) location: CreoleCommunity Center, 184-B EastCreole Hwy. Creole, Lao.RUN: July 3 and 10 (Ju-5)

-3-BACK RIDGE FIELD

03-588 AND 03-589LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICEOF CONSERVATION, BATON

ROUGE, LOUISIANA.In accordance with the laws of

the State of Louisiana, and withparticular reference to the provi-sions of Title 30 of LouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, a publichearing will be held in the HearingRoom, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building,617 North 3rd Street, BatonRouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m.,onTUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2003, uponthe application of MANTI OPER-ATING COMPANY.

At such hearing theCommissioner of Conservation willconsider evidence relative to theissuance of an Order pertaining tothe following matters relating tothe Planulina 1-3 Zone, ReservoirA and the Planulina 4-5 Zone,Reservoir A, in the Back RidgeField, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

1. To establish rules and regu-lations governing the explorationfor and production of gas and con-densate from the Planulina 1-3Zone, Reservoir A and thePlanulina 4-5 Zone, Reservoir A.

2. To create a single drillingand production unit for the explo-ration for and production of gasand condensate from the Planulina1-3 Zone, Reservoir A and a singledrilling and production unit for theexploration for and production ofgas and condensate from thePlanulina 4-5 Zone, Reservoir A,such units being designated PLAN1-3 RA SUA and PLAN 4-5 RASUA and being shown on the platssubmitted with the application.

3. To force pool and integrateall separately owned tracts, miner-al leases and other property inter-ests within each of the proposedunits with each separate tractsharing in unit production on asurface acreage basis of participa-tion.

4. To designate a unit operatorof, and unit well for, each of theproposed units as may be appropri-ate.

5. To provide that future wellsdrilled to either of these zones out-side of the units proposed hereinbe located in accordance with theprovisions of Statewide Order No.29-E.

6. To provide that any futurereplacement and/or alternate unitwell for PLAN 1-3 RA SUA orPLAN 4-5 RA SUA be exempt fromthe well location provisions ofStatewide Order No. 29-E.

7. To provide that theCommissioner of Conservationmay reclassify either of the zonesby supplemental order and withoutthe necessity of a public hearingshould such a reclassification be

Members present were: Mr.Alton Schexnider, Mr. DonaldBroussard, Mr. Richard Erickson,and Mr. Anthony Hicks. Membersabsent: Mr. Darrell Duhon.Employees present were: Mr.Jackie LaBauve, Mr. Kelly Cloud,and Mrs. Marilyn LaBauve. Guest:none.

Mr. Schexnider opened themeeting.

Mr. Hicks moved, Mr.Broussard seconded and carried toadopt the minutes from the previ-ous meeting.

Mr. Broussard moved, Mr.Erickson seconded and carried tohave a galvanized flush valveinstalled at Scott Benoit’s.

Mr. Erickson moved, Mr. Hicksseconded, and carried to give Mr.LaBauve and Mr. Cloud funds toattend school in Alexandria.

Mr. Broussard moved, Mr.Hicks seconded and carried to getinternet.

Mr. Erickson moved, Mr.Broussard seconded and carried topay all bills.

Mr. Broussard moved, Mr.Hicks seconded and carried toinstall a fence between Well SiteNo. 3 and the community center.

Mr. Hicks moved, Mr.Broussard seconded, and carried toadjourn the meeting.APPROVED: /s/ Alton Schexnider-

PresidentATTEST: /s/ Richard Erickson-Sec/TreaRUN: July 3 (Ju-11)

LEGAL NOTICEThis is to advise that the

Johnson Bayou Recreation Centermeeting in regular session con-vened on the 20th day of May,2003 accepted as complete andsatisfactory the work performedunder Project Number #42563-1;Renovation to large & small pooland said Johnson Bayou Recre-ation Center under file no. 279561in the book of Mortgages, Cam-eron Parish, Louisiana.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat any person or persons havingclaims arising out of the furnish-ing of labor, supplies, material,etc., in the construction of the saidwork should file said claim withthe Clerk of Court of CameronParish, Louisiana on or beforeforty-five (45) days after the firstpublication hereof, all in the man-ner and form as prescribed by law.After the elapse of said time, theJohnson Bayou Recreation Centerwill pay all sums in the absence ofany such claims or liens.BY;/s/ Brenda SandersBRENDA SANDERS,PRESIDENTRUN: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26,July 3, 10 (M-64)

Sheriff ’s SaleThirty-Eight Judicial District

Court, Parish of Cameron, Stateof Louisiana.

Bank One, N.A., as trustee ofthe amoritizing residential collat-eral trust, 2001-BC3 Vs. No. 10-16420 Roxanne ElizabethLonthier a/k/a Roxanne ElizabethLaurents Lonthier

By virtue of a writ of ExecutoryProcess issued to be directed bythe Honorable Court aforesaid, Ihave seized and will offer for saleat public auction to the last andhighest bidder with the benefit ofappraisement, at the Court Housedoor of this Parish of Cameron, onWednesday, July 09, 2003 at 10:00a.m. the following described prop-erty to-wit:

The south half of tract 5 andall of tract 6 of James C. Newtonsubdivision in the east half of thesoutheast quarter of the northwestquarter of Section 13, Township 12South, Range 8 West, LouisianaMeridian, as per plat of survey ofJames H. Knapp, Land Surveyordated June 12, 1984, filed forrecords on July 11, 1996, andrecorded in plat book 6, page 67, ofthe records of Cameron Parish,Louisiana, together with all build-ings and improvements situatedthereon; subject to restrictions,servitudes, rights-of-way and out-standing mineral rights of recordaffecting the property.seized under said writ.

Terms: CASH DAY OF SALE/s/ James R. Savoie

JAMES R. SAVOIE, SheriffCAMERON PARISH, LA.

Sheriff ’s Office, Cameron, La. May30, 2003

Dean Morris, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff

RUN: June 5 and July 3 (J-6)

LEGAL NOTICEThis is to advise that the

Cameron Parish Police Jury meet-ing in regular session convened onthe 2nd day of June 2003 acceptedas substantially complete and sat-isfactory the work performedunder Project Number 2002-07:Cameron Parish LibraryImprovements at Hackberry andJohnson Bayou pursuant to thecertain contract between RibbeckConstruction, Inc. and saidCameron Parish Police Jury underFile No. 279154, in the Book ofMortgages, Cameron Parish,Louisiana.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat any person or persons havingclaims arising out of the furnish-ing of labor, supplies, material,etc., in the construction of the saidwork should file said claim withthe Clerk of Court of CameronParish, Louisiana on or beforeforty-five (45) days after the firstpublication hereof, all in the man-ner and form as prescribed by law.After the elapse of said time, theCameron Parish Police Jury willpay all sums due in the absence ofany such claims or liens.BY: Bonnie Conner, SecretaryRUN: June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3,10, 17 (J-19)

NOTICE FOR QUOTESThe Cameron Parish School

Board will receive quotes until thehour of 11:00 a.m., Monday July14, 2003, for HVAC work atCameron Elementary School.

Specifications and quote sheetmay be obtained from Ron Viningat the Cameron Parish SchoolBoard Office, 246 Dewey Street,Cameron, La. 70631, Phone: 775-5934 Ext. 14.

The Cameron Parish SchoolBoard reserves the right to rejectany and all bids submitted.

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOLBOARD

/s/ Douglas ChanceRUN: June 12, 26 and July 3, 2003(J-30)

NOTICE TO BIDDERSBids are being solicited as fol-

lows and sealed bids will beopened and publicly read by thePurchasing Section of theDepartment of Natural Resources,Room 1263, 617 N. 3rd St., BatonRouge, LA 70802 at 11:00 AM onJuly 23, 2003:Bid Proposal Number 432-2214-

UORP/04-005Survey Underwater Obstructions,

Grand LakeCameron Parish

Only those contractors on thelist of contractors approved by theUnderwater Obstuction RemovalProgram Office as of July 16, 2003will be eligible for consideration.(Reference: Louisiana UnderwaterObstruction Removal Program,ACT 666 of 1997).

Bid proposal form and specifi-cations will be mailed to eligiblecontractors. Additional informa-tion may be obtained from theDepartment of Natural Resources,Office of Conservation, P. O. Box

94275 (617 N 3rd St-9th Fl.),Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9275,A t t e n t i o n : U n d e r w a t e rObstruction Removal Program (orcall Underwater ObstructionRemoval Office at 225/342-6293).

Evidence of authority to submitthe bid shall be required in accor-dance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c)and/or R.S. 39:194 (C)(2)(d).

This Notice published to com-ply with Public Bid LawRUN: June 26, July 3, 10 (J-62)

PUBLIC NOTICESealed bids will be received by

the Cameron Parish RecreationDistrict #7 until 1:30 p.m.,Thursday, July 17, 2003 in theoffice of the Cameron Parish PoliceJury, 110 Smith Circle, Cameron,Louisiana, for the renovation of theCreole Pools.

Bid forms and specificationsmay be acquired by contacting theCameron Parish RecreationDistrict #7 at (337) 542-4459.

By:/s/ Angelia Conner, President

RUN: June 26, July 3, 10, and 17(J-64)

SHERIFF’S SALETHIRTY-EIGHT JUDICIAL DIS-

TRICT COURT, PARISH OFCAMERON, STATE OF

LOUISIANAAUTOPLEX 2000 VS. NO. 10-

16447JERRY DOUCET

By virtue of a writ of ExecutoryProcess issued to me directed bythe Honorable Court aforesaid, Ihave seized and will offer for saleat public auction to the last andhighest bidder with the benefit ofappraisment, at the Court Housedoor of this Parish of Cameron, onWednesday, July 16, 2003 at 10:00a.m. the following described prop-erty to-wit:

1994 Mitsubishi Diamantibearing vehicle identificationJA3AP57J8RY020991 seizedunder said writ.

Terms: Cash day of sale./s/ James R. Savoie

JAMES R. SAVOIE, SheriffCAMERON PARISH, LA.

Sheriff ’s Office, Cameron, La.June 27, 2003

GARY B. TILLMANAttorneys for PLAINTIFF

RUN: July 3 (Ju-1)

Minutes of MeetingCameron Parish Drainage District

#9June 11, 2003 06:00 PM

Hackberry Recreation CenterAdministrat ive : Raymond

Hicks (President) calls the meetingto order.

Members present: Black Seay,Reuben LaBauve, Scott Benoit,Bill Delcambre.

Members absent: noneGuests present: noneMinutes for previous meeting

were distributed to Board mem-bers prior to meeting. B.Delcambre motioned to approveminutes of previous meeting asprepared. B. Seay secondedmotion. Motion carried unani-mously.

Treasurers’ Report $94,676.51 -Checking Account; $200,000.00-CDs. B. Seay motioned to approvetreasurer’s report as read. R.LaBauve seconded motion. Themotion carried unanimously.

Old Business:1) Permit process for Mustang

Circle project continuing. Permitreceived May 19.

2) Proposed work on HWY 27being reviewed by Lancon Eng.Raymond Hicks will contact JohnLowery with Lancon Eng. to checkon status.

4) Permit application for ArtieSeay Ditch still in progress.Received the Joint Public Noticefrom the United States ArmyCorps of Engineers on proposedproject.

5) Drainage on the South sideof Hicks Ln. was discussed. R.LaBauve motioned that a fieldreview of the area be done on June14, 2003. B. Seay seconded themotion. The motion carried unani-mously.

6) Drainage on Oak Ln. wasdiscussed. R. LaBauve motionedthat a field review of the area bedone on June 14, 2003. B. Seay sec-onded the motion. The motion car-ried unanimously.

7) Drainage in front of RobbieAbshire’s home on Everett Vincentwas discussed. R. LaBauvemotioned that a field review of thearea be done on June 14, 2003. B.Seay seconded the motion. Themotion carried unanimously.

8) Drainage in front HeraldFrey’s home on Meyers Rd. wasdiscussed. R. LaBauve motionedthat a field review of the area bedone on June 14, 2003. B. Seay sec-onded the motion. The motion car-ried unanimously.

New Business: 1) The boarddiscussed review of all open workrequest. State crews will be per-forming some of the work along theState Hwy. Steve Trahan in con-tact with J. Carter. Contractorswill have to be hired to perform afew jobs off the Parish right ofways. Parish workers will performthe remainder.

2) S. Benoit presented invoicefrom Cameron Pilot, and CoastalCulvert. R. LaBauve made amotion to pay the invoices. B. Seayseconded the motion. The motioncarried unanimously.

3) Board members scheduled ameeting for June 25, 2003 at 6:00p.m. for Auditor to present findingsand to discuss next steps in hiringout for services on the MustangCircle project.

With no further new businesspresented, the meeting wasadjourned. Minutes prepared andsubmitted by Scott Benoit,Secretary-Treasurer.Raymond Hicks, President/s/ Raymond HicksScott Benoit, Secretary-Treasurer

/s/ Scott BenoitRUN: July 3 (Ju-2)

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Cameron Parish Sheriff

has adopted his 2003-2004 operat-ing budget. The budget document


LEGAL NOTICES

RECEIVING ATTENDANCE awards at the CameronLions Club banquet on June 25 were, from left: DinahLandry, Wilson Conner, Tina Wolfe, Terry Hebert, andCharlie Hebert.

Memorial books at libraryNew memorial books at

the Cameron Parish Libraryinclude:

Waterfowl Identification,Mervin Chesson by Cliff andMartha Conner.

Natchitoches and Louisi-ana’s Timeless Cane River,Billie Jo Morgan by Pat andDonna McDonald.

The Salt Water Fisher-man’s Bible, Brad Trahan byGayla, Cody and AmberTrahan.

1) The Encyclopedia ofNorth American Birds 2)Hummingbirds, Billie JoMorgan by Gary and ValerieDimas.

101 Fullsize Quilt Blocks

and Borders, In Honor ofVelma (Kato) Picou’s Birth-day by Ethelyn Kebodeaux.

Fat Free Cooking, EtiaBroussard by CharlotteTrosclair and family.

Reptiles, Durphy Vincentby Charlotte Trosclair andfamily.

Old Time GardeningWisdom, Durphy Vincent byGloria Kelley.

Engulfed, Tony Cheramieby Gloria Kelley.

Our Country’s Presidents,Russell Nunez by GloriaKelley.

Farming and Industry,Russell Nunez by Floyd andEarline Baccigalopi.

(NAPSA)-The warmestdays of summer have many ofus turning down our ther-mostats in search of comfort.To keep cool this summer,without sending your utilitybills soaring, follow these tips:

• Turn the thermostat upwhen you’re going to be awayfrom home for more than eighthours.

• Install a programmablethermostat to automaticallyraise the temperature whenyou’re away from home andlower it before your return.

• Don’t obstruct airflow.Keep plants and landscapingthree feet away to ensure prop-er airflow.

• Clean or change air filtersmonthly, and more often if theair conditioner is in constantuse, operates in dusty condi-tions, or you have pets. A dirtyfilter causes your air condition-er to work longer and harder,resulting in increased utilitybills and more wear and tearon the unit.

• When the sweltering dayssubside, use fans to keep aircirculating and cool your home.

• How old is your equip-ment? Older models may notbe as energy efficient and youmay save money by installing amore energy efficient model.

• Have your cooling systemchecked early in the year by aNATE-certified technician toinsure optimum performance.

This information is provid-ed by North AmericanTechnician Excellence (NATE),the nation’s largest nonprofitcertification organization forheating, ventilation, air condi-tioning and refrigeration(HVAC/R) technicians. NATE-certified technicians knowheating and cooling.

The U.S. Department ofEnergy endorses NATE for itsdedication in raising qualitystandards for installation andmaintenance of HVAC/R equip-ment and contributing toincreased energy efficiency.To locate a contractor employ-ing NATE-certified techniciansin your area, visit theConsumer ContractorConnection on the NATE Website at www.natex.org and clickon the “consumers” icon.

Keeping your airconditioner in check

ing place outside your neigh-borhood in case you can’treturn home. Practice the planregularly.

• Assemble an emergencysupply kit that contains impor-tant items that you would mostlikely need during an emer-gency, such as water, food, firstaid supplies, clothing and bed-ding, tools and emergency sup-plies. Store these items in aneasy-to-carry container.

• Store at least a three-daysupply of non-perishable foodand at least one gallon of waterper person per day. Select foodsthat require no refrigeration orpreparation, including ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits,and vegetables, canned juices,high energy foods, vitamins,food for infants and comfort orstress foods.

• Other items that should bepart of a preparedness kit in-clude a battery-operated radioand extra batteries, a flash-light and extra batteries,matches in a waterproof con-tainer, toilet paper, towelettesand plastic garbage bags withties. Replace your stored food,water supply and batteriesevery six months. Batteriesprovide dependable power forflashlights, weather radios andother devices needed in emer-gency situations.

• Keep valuable records in awaterproof, portable container:will, insurance policies, con-tracts, deeds, stocks and bonds,passports, social securitycards, immunization records,bank account numbers, creditcard account numbers andcompanies, inventory of valu-able household goods, impor-tant telephone numbers, andfamily records.

• Store your supply kit in aconvenient place known to allfamily members. Keep a small-er version of the supply kit inthe trunk of your car

(NAPSA)-While it may notbe possible to do anythingabout the weather, it is possi-ble to protect your family fromsome of the effects of severeweather, including hurricanesand tornadoes.

Staying safe at home is oftena matter of being prepared todeal with flooding, power out-ages and other weather-relatedsituations.

To help you prepare for theunexpected here are somereadiness suggestionss.

• Prepare a disaster plan foryour family. Explain why youneed to prepare and decide onan evacuation plan and meet-

Prepare family forweather emergencies

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