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126th Year, No. 105 Friday, July 29, 2011 • Crowley, LA 10 Pages 50 Cents Good Morning! Suspect caught in Wed. shooting

BY HOWELL DENNIS and paramedics rendered known that Davis has violation, second degree NEWS EDITOR medical aid to the victim, yet to be charged with robbery, simple battery, CROWLEY - Crowley it was discovered that the anything related to the violation of a protective Police have arrested a female had been shot in shooting incident,” said order, resisting arrest, ‘person of interest’ in the the abdomen and head Crowley Chief of Police aggravated assault.” shooting incident which area. The victim is listed K.P. Gibson. “I’d like “At this time we occurred on July 27, 2011 in critical, but stable to acknowledge all the are trying to determine TS Don at 3:02 am. The shooting condition. offi cers who worked so what knowledge he has incident occurred in the Although a motive diligently to locate Mr. regarding this shooting,” moving 200 block of Wilson St. has not been established, Davis.” said Gibson. “Our Upon offi cer arrival, Crowley Police began Davis is no stranger to investigation is by no toward a white female was looking for Derrick Davis law enforcement. means over and we will discovered to be laying as a person of interest. He has outstanding continue to follow any southern Derrick Davis on the ground. As offi cers “I’d like to let it be warrants for probation other leads we acquire.”

Texas See this and other stories in today’s headlines @ MIAMI – A tropi- cal storm watch has been extended as Tropi- cal Storm Don moves across the Gulf of Mex- Rice Theatre to ico toward southeastern Texas, where it's ex- Working in the elements pected to make landfall Friday night or early host 75th annual Saturday morning. A tropical storm watch is now in effect Crowley pageants from the mouth of the Rio Grande northward Three to be crowned to west of San Luis Pass. The National Hur- CROWLEY – A total of 17 poised and ricane Center in Miami vivacious ladies from Crowley will be says Don's maximum competing for the title of Miss Crowley sustained winds early 2011 Saturday night. Thursday were near 40 The three divisions of the Miss Crowley mph (65 kph) with some contest are Miss Crowley, Teen Miss strengthening possible. Crowley and Junior Miss Crowley. The storm is centered Annually sponsored by the Crowley about 635 miles (1,025 Business and Professional Women’s Club, kilometers) east-south- the pageant will be held at the Rice The- east of Corpus Christi, atre on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 6 p.m. Texas, and is moving (Pageant doors will open at 5 p.m. and the west-northwest near 10 queen’s reception will be held immediately mph (17 kph). following the pageant.) The storm is cur- Those vying for the Miss Crowley rently moving at about 2011 crown are Caitlin Clayton, Courtney 10 mph in a west-north- LeJeune, Dorie LeJeune, Michelle Reed, west direction. Paige Mire, Sommer LeJeune and Terryn It’s expected to make Wirtz. landfall as a tropical Brittany Hulin, Gabrielle Heinen and storm or, at worst, a cat- Victoria Ludwig will try to earn the title of egory one hurricane. Teen Miss Crowley 2011. As of now, it appears Finally, vying for the 2011 Junior Miss the storm will not affect Crowley crown will be Brittany Medows, Louisiana. Brooklyn Miller, Caitlyn Fontenot, Lacy Pa- THE POST-SIGNAL / Howell Dennis From the left, Terry Boudreaux and Keith Weekly, of Boudreaux’s Construction, repair the roof tin, Madison Ebanks, Trinity Hedgcoth and Area Deaths at a home on the corner of Seventh St. and Avenue H Thursday afternoon. With a steady Victoria Callahan. drizzle coming down, the two were working double time in an effort to beat any potential strong Tickets are available at Salvador’s Jewel- Harvey Joseph Hebert, 80 showers. ers or at the box offi ce on the night of the Willie Louis Melancon, 83 pageant for $10. Betty Jean Young John, 76 For obituaries, see pg. 2A Compass Health hosts annual nursing home, assisted living appreciation luncheon Today’s Weather

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Obituaries Harvey Joseph Betty Jean Lisa John, Jeffrey John and his wife Flo, Victor John, and Hebert Young John Shari Hanks and her husband Kenneth. She is also sur- IOTA - A Mass of CROWLEY - The vived by her grandchildren Amy Grinstein and her hus- Christian Burial was held Geesey-Ferguson Fu- band Joe, Edward John, Shanna John, Gordon John, Victor Wednesday, July 20, 2011 neral Home is in charge John, Jr., Christopher Domingue, Nick John and Lauren at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph of services for Betty Jean John. She leaves two cherished great-grandchildren, Max Catholic Church, Iota for Young John, 76, who died Grinstein and Caden John. Harvey Joseph Hebert, Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Pallbearers will be her grandsons and Joe Grinstein. who died Monday, July 18, Crowley. Honorary pallbearers will be John Rickey Benoit, Dennis 2011 at 6 a.m. at his resi- Visitation will begin at 1 Chartier, and Kenneth C. Hanks. dence in Egan. p.m. Friday, with a Rosary The family sends their deep gratitude to Dr. Cason Fr. Mikel Polson, Pas- at 6:30 p.m. Private grave- Delahoussaye for the extraordinary care he and his col- tor of St. Joseph Catholic side services will be held leagues provided in Betty Jean’s last days and to all of the Church, offi ciated for the services. The family request- on Saturday morning at Woodland Cemetery. nurses and staff at American Legion Hospital who pro- ed visiting hours Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and A Crowley native, Betty Jean was co-owner of Ed’s vided such courtesy and compassion to her and her family. Wednesday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary was re- Lounge and Steakhouse along with her former husband, Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www. cited Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was Edward John. geesey-ferguson.com. held in St. Joseph Cemetery. Betty’s mother Cloia Young and sister Joyce Breaux Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Anna Belle preceded her in death as did her former husband, Edward Funeral Home, 301 N. Ave. F., Crowley, LA 70526, 337- Richard Hebert; one son, Randy Hebert and his wife, Ja- John. She is survived by her fi ve children, Wendell John, 783-3313. nese of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Cindy Roy and her husband, Dudley, of Iota, and Sheila Cart of Iota; nine grandchildren, Tiffany Droddy, Danielle Hofmeister, Erin Two juveniles arrested for armed robbery Cuccio, Ryan Cart, Lisa Fontenot, Laci Richard, Jamie said he did not have any Thibodeaux, Hannah Fruge, and Sydney Fruge; fi fteen Suire got the names of 16 and both were on pro- Attempted to money. great-grandchildren; one sister, Brenda Gravot of Iota; and both juveniles and even lo- bation. They are now in a They then asked him one brother, Curney Hebert of Iota. cated the gun. The robbery juvenile detention center rob elderly man for his car keys. They did Mr. Hebert was preceded in death by his parents, Joash- occurred at 9 p.m. and by in St. Martinville. ABBEVILLE - Two not take the car, but they in “Dennis”and Beatrice Guidry Hebert; one son-in-law, 2 p.m. the next day, the The elderly man, Suire juveniles from Abbeville searched it for money. Af- Stanley Cart; one daughter-in-law, Arlene Vincent Hebert; crime was solved and the said, is doing better. He is, are now behind bars and ter fi nding some change, one brother, Delo Hebert; and one sister Joyce “Tot” He- boys were arrested, Suire however, without his keys charged with armed rob- they took off with the bert Leger. said. to his house and car. bery after trying to rob an keys. Memorial donations may be sent to Heart of Hospice, The ages were 15 and elderly man. The elderly man, who 201 W. Vermilion St. Ste. 100, Lafayette, LA 70501. According to Abbev- lives on Veron Street, Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www. ille Detective Stan Suire, called the police and de- geesey-ferguson.com. two males knocked on the scribed what the juveniles Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Sumasar was a victim front door of a 70-year looked like to the police. Funeral Home, 509 Duson Ave, Iota 337-779-2669. old man who told them Suire said they were of bizarre revenge plot to come in. According to able to locate the males by the police report, one of making phone calls to dif- NEW YORK CITY – plain to police at the time Acadiana Deaths the juveniles began hitting ferent people. The mother Pulled over by New York that she had been set up him while the other point- of one of the juveniles City police and ordered by Ramrattan for the pho- RAYNE - Willie Louis Melancon, 83, died Thurs- ed a pistol at him. They called Suire and said she to step out of her car, ny robberies because she day, July 27, 2011 at American Legion Hospital in demanded money. heard rumors that her son Seemona Sumasar was in wouldn’t drop the rape Crowley. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, They continued to hit was of the two who com- handcuffs before she knew charge against him, her 2011 at 10 a.m. at Duhon Funeral Home in Rayne. him after the elderly man mitted the crime. it. The police were shout- pleas fell on deaf ears, she ing: “You know you did it!” said. There was just one prob- “I think they just thought Tour de Life Blood Drive Kaplan man charged lem, she says: She had no I was just trying to blame idea what “it” was. It turned it on [Ramrattan] — that I in Crowley Aug. 3 with two murders out to be the beginning of really did it and that I was LAFAY- Schedule IV an odyssey straight out of a just being a drama queen,” The 13th annual 99.1 Mart parking lot from 12 ETTE - Eric narcotics, pos- crime thriller or “Law and she said. “It was just totally KXKC and United Blood p.m. till 6 p.m. Jude Abshire, session of a Order” episode. ignored. They looked at me Services Tour de Life All Tour de Life donors formerly of fi rearm by a Sumasar, 36, served like I was crazy.” Blood Drives are under will receive a special “Tour Kaplan, was convicted felon seven months in prison, the Ramrattan is now in way. United Blood Ser- de Life” T-shirt. They will charged with and possession victim of what prosecutors jail while awaiting trial on vices and 99.1 KXKC also be automatically regis- two counts of of a fi rearm in say was an elaborate plot by charges of rape, perjury, will visit several locations tered to win great prizes in- first-degree the presence of her former boyfriend, Jerry conspiracy and tampering throughout Acadiana in cluding: $250 Rouses gift murder in the Eric Jude Abshire a controlled Ramrattan, to frame her for with a witness. an effort to increase our card, $250 Visa gift card, shooting death dangerous bogus armed robberies. In As for Sumasar, as a community blood sup- $250 Academy gift card, of a 67-year-old male and substance. an exclusive interview with result of her ordeal, she ply. During the summer Keith Urban tickets, $250 a 39-year-old woman, Police reports indi- TODAY’s Matt Lauer on has lost the restaurant she months, blood donations Best Buy gift card, $250 both of Lafayette. cate Abshire is thought to Thursday, she detailed a owned, her home was fore- dip to dangerous lows as Ranch Outlet gift card, and Abshire, 49, now liv- have gone to the victims’ revenge scheme that was closed on, and the single families become involved a three night condo stay in ing in Youngsville, is residence on Warren set in motion after Ramrat- mother was separated from with vacations, sports, and Gulf Shores! a 1979 Kaplan High Street in Lafayette. tan allegedly raped her in her teenage daughter dur- the children that are home Donors must be at least School graduate. Police say he later March 2009 and she went ing her seven-month stint on summer break. One do- 16 years old and weigh at He was also charged produced a gun and shot to the authorities. in prison. nation can save up to three least 110 pounds. A pic- with possession of both victims. When she tried to ex- lives! The promotion will tured ID is required along kick off Monday, August with a list of any medica- 1- Saturday, August 6 tions you are currently tak- The Blood Mobile will ing. Listen to 99.1 KXKC New GMC truck stripped of $7,000 worth of parts be in Crowley on Wednes- or call 235-LIFE for more day, August 3 in the Wal- information. Log onto BY CHRIS ROSA www.bloodhero.com to STAFF WRITER schedule an appointment. ABBEVILLE - An un- usual crime took place at Courtesy Motors in Abbev- ille that has the Abbeville Police Department stunned. Over the weekend, someone or a group of peo- 1HZ'LJLWDO([SHULHQFH ple stripped parts off a 2011 GMC 3/4 ton diesel truck. 3UHPLXP6RXQG The truck was on the lot of Courtesy Motors. 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=PZP[\ZH[^^^JYV^SL`JPULTHJVT 13DUNHUVRQ‡&URZOH\ IRS launched a paid return preparer more Americans to rely on paid tax including improper payments to initiative to stop abusive returns at return preparers to fulfi ll their tax Social Security programs and other 'HELW&UHGLW&DUGV$FFHSWHG  the source rather than through the return fi ling obligations. Paid tax refundable credits, AARP’s organi- .PM[*LY[PÄJH[LZ(]HPSHISL ;OV\ZHUKZVM9LHKLYZ lengthy and expensive audit pro- return preparers prepared an esti- zational structure and fi nances, and ;OV\ZHUKZVM9LHZVUZ cess. mated 60 percent of all federal re- Medicare fraud. Lifestyles FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011 3A Trusted teen feels entitled to parent-free concert trip ents insist I must have an AWKWARD: If this is even though I didn’t use the I was tired of them saying adult with me. I feel I’m DEAR ABBY: My hus- strictly a matter of money word “promise”? My wife things behind other people’s responsible enough to go band and I are hosting our and what you can afford, says that if you say you’re backs. I felt the truth should to the concert without one. daughter’s wedding and sit down with your daugh- going to do something, then be expressed, but now I am How can I convince my reception. We had to limit ter and her fi ance, explain that is a promise. Is she to blame for the family is- parents? (A parent would be the number of guests due to the situation and ask if they right? -- A MATTER OF sues when I was just being driving us to and from the space and budgetary con- would like to pay for the SEMANTICS honest. concert.) -- CAN HANDLE siderations. Some of the “uninvited” guests. If they Where is the line in the IT IN OREGON RSVPs have come back say yes -- fi ne. If they say DEAR SEMANTICS: sand where the honesty with a larger number of no, call the people who indi- Not exactly. If you tell your policy becomes brutal and Dear DEAR CAN HANDLE people accepting than were cated they plan to bring ex- wife you are going to clean unfeasible? -- TELLING IT IT: Your parents want to be listed on the invitation en- tra guests and tell them that the bathroom today and LIKE IT IS Abby sure you are safe. Although velope as being invited. because of space and bud- don’t get around to it, that they trust you to act respon- How should we handle getary considerations, you is frustrating, aggravating DEAR TELLING IT: By Abigail Van Buren sibly, they may not be so this? We expect others may are unable to accommodate and irresponsible. But if she The line is crossed when the confi dent about other fans do the same, and we can- them. Please don’t feel em- responds to your statement, truth is used like a sledge- in the audience. When large not accommodate extra barrassed to do so, because “Is that a promise?” and you hammer and the words are DEAR ABBY: I’m a numbers of people gather guests. It’s a touchy situa- the people who should feel say yes -- THAT’S a prom- spoken in anger or retalia- 16-year-old girl. I have for sports events and con- tion because my daughter embarrassed are the ones ise. tion. good grades, participate in certs, there is always the and her fi ance interact with who committed this breach sports and activities, and chance that a few trouble- these folks at the church of etiquette. DEAR ABBY: I’m a Dear Abby is written I’m involved in my church. makers may cause a com- where she works. She feels grown-up Southern girl by Abigail Van Buren, also My parents have always motion or even a stampede. bad enough that we had to DEAR ABBY: If I tell who has had “honesty is known as Jeanne Phillips, trusted me and given me That’s why the performers limit the number of guests my wife I’m going to clean the best policy” pounded and was founded by her freedom because they know usually have heavy security -- and now this situation. -- the bathroom today, but I into my head ever since I mother, Pauline Phillips. I can handle it. around them. Please don’t FEELING AWKWARD IN don’t manage to get it done can remember. My fam- Write Dear Abby at www. I want to attend a con- take your parents’ stance MICHIGAN because I was busy with ily had a falling out when I DearAbby.com or P.O. Box cert in a bigger town with on this personally. They are other things, is that con- spoke my mind about some 69440, Los Angeles, CA a friend. However, my par- trying to protect you. DEAR FEELING sidered breaking a promise family members because 90069. Crowley Women’s Club host sponsors’ social at City Hall

THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque The Crowley Women’s Club hosted a sponsors’ social at City Hall, catered by Fezzo’s on THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque Tuesday, July 26. Among those club members present were, front row from left, Delores A sponsors’ social was hosted by the Crowley Professional Women’s Club on July 26, prior Nutt (Let’s Drive), Janice Hulin (JCB Services), Pat Derbos (Bank of Commerce), Norma to the pageant this Saturday, July 30 at 6 p.m. The Junior contestants present at the social Weekly (LaGrange Food Mart), Chastity Miller (Spa Maison), Jim Petitjean (Mayor of were, front row from left, Caitlyn Fontenot, Victoria Callahan, Brooklyn Miller, Lacy Patin, Rayne) and Amber Stewart (Fezzo’s); back row, Mike Goss (Acadia Parish tax asses- Madison Ebanks, Trinity Hedgcoth and Brittany Medows. The Teen Miss and Miss con- sor), Joey foreman (Ambassadors for Christ Trucking), Steve Mire (Home Bank), Robby testants present were, back row, Brittany Hulin, Gabrielle Heinen, Victoria Ludwig, Caitlin Barousse (Acadia Parish clerk of courts office), Mike Libby (Crowley town Club), Romona Clayton, Courtney LeJeune, Terryn Wirtz, Sommer LeJeune, Paige Mire, Michelle Reed and Credeur (Iberia Bank), Delphine LeJeune (Evangeline Bank), Suzy Webb (Farm Bureau) Dorie LeJeune. and Shontize Brown (Acadiana Smiles.)

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2LLW\W^P[O[OLSVJHSUL^Z -YPLUK\ZVU`V\YMHJLIVVR *96>3,@76:;:0.5(3 4A FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011 Editorial Today in History Obama could be comeback Friday, July 29, 2011 Today is the 210th day of kid if he heeds Clinton’s lessons 2011 and the 39th day of sum- mer. Here’s a scary exercise for Republicans. “You have anemic economic growth, you First, make a graph of Bill Clinton’s job ap- have unemployment that has been above 8 TODAY’S HISTORY: In proval ratings for the nine months following percent for more than 20 months, and you 1907, Robert Baden-Powell Byron formed the Boy Scouts in Eng- November 1994, when Republicans dealt have a defi cit that is more than a trillion land. him a crushing defeat in midterm elections. dollars. Clinton had an economic strength In 1958, President Dwight Then superimpose Barack Obama’s job ap- York that Obama doesn’t have.” Eisenhower signed legislation proval ratings for the nine months following In the end, Obama might be doomed creating the National Aeronau- November 2010, when Republicans dealt whatever he does. But as his campaign tics and Space Administration him a crushing defeat in midterm elections. aides have pointed out, he’s betting that vot- (NASA). The lines look pretty similar. the GOP won the shutdowns. The question ers will judge him on whether they feel he’s In 1981, Prince Charles now is whether Obama and his Republican and Lady Diana Spencer were For one, they start out at almost exactly taking the economy in the right direction, the same point. Clinton’s job approval rat- adversaries might do the same after their not whether he has reached any particular married at St. Paul’s Cathedral current fi ght over the debt ceiling. in London. ing in the Gallup poll was 46 percent in the point. It’s a pretty thin hope, but it might fi rst week of November 1994. Obama’s job In his drive for re-election, Clinton be a little more realistic if voters perceive TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: approval rating was 45 percent in the fi rst needed Republican help, not just as a foil him working with Republicans to go in that Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), week of November 2010. but as a source of policy initiatives. For a right direction. Italian dictator; Elizabeth Dole The lines then follow a comparable man who announced “the era of big govern- To many Republicans these days, Obama (1936- ), U.S. senator; Pe- course. Clinton had a bumpy ride in the ment is over,” Clinton had to be dragged resembles Jimmy Carter more than Bill ter Jennings (1938-2005), kicking and screaming toward both bal- TV news anchor; Ken Burns months after defeat, but his rating never fell Clinton. Certainly Obama’s dour, eat-your- below 40 percent and never rose above 51 anced budget legislation and welfare reform peas lecturing evokes the worst of Carter’s (1953- ), documentary fi lm- -- now seen as key accomplishments of his maker; Tim Gunn (1953- ), TV percent. Obama has been doing much the sanctimoniousness. But Obama’s popularity personality; Martina McBride same thing; in the latest Gallup survey, he is presidency. Republicans did the dragging, is nowhere near as low as Carter’s was at (1966- ), singer. at 42 percent. and when Clinton moved the GOP’s way, the same point in their presidencies. A turning point for Clinton came in late his prospects improved. According to newly compiled fi gures TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1995 and early 1996, when he faced off The public also found that it liked divid- from the Gallup organization, Obama’s 2003, Bill Mueller of the Bos- ed government. Republicans were elected ton Red Sox became the fi rst against then-Speaker Newt Gingrich and average job approval in the most recent congressional Republicans in a budget fi ght in 1994 because voters wanted to place a quarter -- his 10th quarter in offi ce -- was major league batter in history check on Clinton. Republicans were elected to hit grand slams from both that resulted in two government shutdowns. 46.8 percent. Carter’s was an astonishing in 2010 because voters wanted to place a sides of the plate in a single Clinton’s ratings were in the low 40s when 31 percent. Obama is more in the range of game. the fi ght began. When he emerged victo- check on Obama. With that check in place, Ronald Reagan (44.4 percent) and Clinton rious -- at least in the press and in some Obama might fi nd that if he, like Clinton, (49.3 percent) at that point in their presiden- TODAY’S FACT: The Boy public opinion polls -- his numbers began were to move the GOP’s way, his prospects cies. Scouts of America was found- a slow climb. In March 1996, Clinton was might improve. Both won re-election. As they seek to ed in 1910, and the American Of course, there are plenty of reasons Girl Guides (later changed to at 52 percent approval. In June ‘96 he was win the White House themselves, Repub- at 58 percent. In August he hit 60 percent. why it might not work. In November 1996, licans can only hope that Obama is not as Girl Scouts) was founded two unemployment was 5.4 percent. It’s 9.2 per- years later. And in November he was re-elected. savvy -- or as fl exible -- as his predecessors. Of course, Gingrich and the Republicans cent now and is predicted to be at 8 percent TODAY’S QUOTE: “In or- were re-elected, too; pundits who describe or above in November ‘12. “The economic Byron York is chief political correspon- der to enjoy the inestimable the ‘95-’96 shutdowns as a disaster for the situation is so dramatically different,” dent for The Washington Examiner. benefi ts that the liberty of the GOP often neglect to mention that. So in a says a Republican strategist who is skepti- press ensures, it is necessary cal of the Obama-GOP win-win scenario. to submit to the inevitable evils narrowly political sense, both Clinton and it creates.” -- Alexis de Toc- queville

TODAY’S NUMBER: 700 million -- estimated number of people worldwide who watched the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer on television.

TODAY’S MOON: Be- tween last quarter (July 23) and new moon (July 30).

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The Crowley Post-Signal invites its readers to write let- ters to the editor to appear in our public forum editions. If you have an opinion about Guest Editorial an item of local interest, a response to any of our articles or a message to our readers, please write to us. Unnecessary regulation should go We will print letters that are to the point and which contain Louisiana’s regulatory bureaucracy has last year removed a requirement that — just as in the case of selling flower opinions supported by sound found an unlikely foe, the monks at St. perspective florists also undergo an arrangements — the state has no judgment and/or documenta- Joseph Abbey in St. Tammany Parish. examination. legitimate role in the process. tion. Monks are not known to be particularly The free market is more than capable The abbey should keep up the good Letters must be typed and litigious, but this group has put up a of discovering which florists are skilled fight if the state insists on carrying should not be excessively tenacious fight in its effort to keep selling at their profession and which are not. forward an unnecessary interference with long. its handmade coffins in defiance of a It is not an industry that — outside of the powers of the free market. Defamatory or libelous mate- questionable state regulation prohibiting protectionism — should require a rigorous rial will not be published upon that activity. impediment to keep out the unskilled. The Houma Courier the decision of the editor. Last week, U.S. District Judge Similarly, the selling of coffins is an No political endorsements for Stanwood Duval ruled in favor of the activity that can be adequately performed candidates or election issues Phone (337) 783-3450 will be printed as letters to the monks, saying “there is no rational basis” by those who are licensed or unlicensed for the regulations imposed by the state. by the state. There is no good reason to (USPS 565-020) editor prior to or during an elec- General Manager Harold Gonzales tion campaign. The Crowley The abbey ran into trouble with the keep the monks out of the business except Louisiana Board of Embalmers and that existing funeral homes do not want Kathy Duncan Wendy Newman Post-Signal does not print let- Production Manager Business Manager ters without names. Funeral Directors, which claimed the the competition. All letters printed will have to monks were in violation of state law And that just is not good enough to Janet Doucet Howell Dennis have a signature and the name requiring a funeral director or funeral justify the state meddling in a private Advertising Supervisor News Editor will be printed along with the home license for those selling coffins. industry. Published every day except Saturday and Monday by The Crowley letter. Duval, though, sided with common Unfortunately, the Funeral Board is Post-Signal, 602 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley, LA 70526. Entered All letters to the editor must sense, calling the regulation an unfair not just agreeing with the judgment and as a Periodical Postage Paid at Post Office, Crowley, La. 70526. also include address and tele- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE CROWLEY POST- and unnecessary protection of the funeral moving on. It has said it plans to appeal SIGNAL, P.O. BOX 1589, CROWLEY, LA 70527-1589 phone number for verification business. “The sole reason for these laws Duval’s ruling. purposes. No anonymous let- is the economic protection of the funeral The profit motive is powerful indeed. ters will be published under SUBSCRIPTION RATES any circumstances. industry.” It is the incentive that fuels our capitalist Carrier or Mail 3 mos. 6 mos. 1 yr. Please send your letters In that sense, the debate is similar to system and rewards those who are good Within Parish $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 to: Letters to the Editor, c/o one the state only partially settled last at their work. When there is a powerful Within Louisiana $29.00 $58.00 $116.00 year in the florist industry. reason for doing so, the government has Crowley Post-Signal, P.O. Box Outside Louisiana $32.25 $64.50 $129.00 1589, Crowley, LA 70526 or e- In that case, the state requires florists the duty to step in to regulate industry for State Tax is included where applicable. mail us at cpsnews@bellsouth. to be licensed, a process that required a the good of the people as a whole. net. fee and an exam. The state Legislature In the question of selling caskets Members of Advertising Checking Bureau and Southern Newspaper Publishers Association. Sports FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011 5A Saints agree to terms with seventh rounders NEW ORLEANS – Draft. He moved into the well as serving as a pri- and Vontae Davis (CB, Coral Springs, Florida, The new Saints’ rook- Saints Executive Vice starting lineup midway mary return man on spe- Miami Dolphins). Bussey where he attended Coral ies include Fordham President/General Man- through his junior year cial teams. He earned majored in communica- Glades High School. On safety Isa Abdul Quddus, ager Mickey Loomis an- and excelled as a senior, fi rst-team All-Met by The tions while at Illinois. the prep level Romeus let- Marian University tackle nounced Thursday that the when he fi nished with 83 Washington Post in 2006 Loomis also announced tered four times in basket- Harold Beilby, Texas re- club has agreed to terms tackles and tied for the and honorable mention in that the club has agreed to ball before playing foot- ceiver John Chiles, Fresno with rookie LB Nate Big Ten Conference lead 2005. As a signal-caller he terms with rookie defen- ball as a senior at tight end State quarterback Ryan Bussey, the Saints’ sec- with three fumble recov- totaled over 8,000 pass- sive end Greg Romeus, and defensive end. Colburn, Illinois receiver ond selection in the sev- eries. He posted 156 stops ing yards for his career the Saints’ fi rst selection New Orleans adds 20 Jarred Fayson, Princeton enth round of 2011 NFL (96 solo), 1.5 sacks, one and 102.7 passer rating. in the seventh round of undrafted free agents tight end Harry Flaherty, Draft (243rd overall). The interception, fi ve pass de- Defensively he recorded 2011 NFL Draft (226th On Wednesday, the USC running back C.J. Saints obtained the pick as fenses, one forced fumble, six interceptions, two of overall). New Orleans Saints Gable, Millsaps receiver a compensatory draft pick one fumble recovery and which he returned for The 6-5, 267-pound agreed to terms with 20 Michael Galatas, North in 2011. one blocked punt in four touchdowns. Bussey was product of the University undrafted free agents, giv- Dakota State corner back The 6-2, 220-pound years, starting the fi nal 18 high school teammate of of Pittsburgh, was one of ing them close to 70 play- Josh Gatlin, Nebraska- Bussey joins Martez Wil- games of his career. former Illini teammates the Big East Conference’s ers under contract two Omaha tight end Michael son as the second Illini Bussey played QB and and current NFL play- top defensive playmakers days before the fi rst prac- Higgins, Iowa linebacker linebacker selected by the S at Dunbar High School ers Arrelious Benn (WR, his sophomore and junior tice of training camp. Jeremiha Hunter, Missouri Saints in the 2011 NFL in Washington, D.C., as Tampa Bay Buccaneers) seasons before back and The Saints needed State fullback Kolby Hurt, knee injuries derailed to load up on undrafted Florida guard Carl John- his senior campaign. He rookies because they had son, Ohio State defensive Pryor inks with Pearl River played in 40 games with only 47 players under tackle Dexter Larimore, 28 starts for Pittsburgh and contract when the lock- Clemson safety DeAndre RAYNE – During a Acadiana High School in pitching style and skills to fi nished with 142 tackles out ended Monday. Any McDaniel, Walsh receiv- ceremony on Tuesday, Scott where he played for become a member of the (77 solo), 19.5 sacks for veteran free agents they er Joseph Morgan, New June 13, 2011, local ath- the District 3-5A Acadi- squad. -129 yards, 38.5 stops for sign are not expected to be Mexico State long snap- lete Dusty L. Pryor signed ana Rams varsity baseball Pryor is looking for- losses, fi ve forced fum- able to practice until Aug. per Kyle Nelson,Oregon a scholarship with Pearl team as a pitcher since his ward to be a contributing bles, three fumble recov- 4, after the NFL Players State linebacker Dwight River Community College sophomore year. factor in the Wildcats’ eries, one interception, 12 Association has recertifi ed Roberson, UCLA center Wildcats where he will Pryor has been selected continued excellence in passes defensed and four as a union and ratifi ed the Ryan Taylor and Nebraska continue his pitching ca- to the 3-5A All-District baseball and future cham- blocked kicks. NFL’s new collective bar- offensive lineman Mike reer in baseball. team the past two years pionships. Romeus is a native of gaining agreement. Smith. Dusty attended Rayne prior to his graduation in Dusty is the grandson High School during his May. He attended a try- of Louis and Dorothy Pry- freshman year but af- out for Pearl River in May or of Rayne, Nalton Cre- ter moving to Lafayette and easily impressed the deur, Jr. of Rayne and the Parish, he transferred to Wildcats coaches with his late Agnes Credeur. Pinto Stars fall short in Zone opener SCHERTZ, Texas – The nally got on the board in the had a single. Crowley Americans had not fourth inning. “It took us a while to played in nearly two weeks Crowley logged fi ve get going,” said Lamm. “If prior to Wednesday – and it hits in the fourth frame and we would have hit like that showed. scored four runs to extend the whole game, we would The Americans, trying to the game. have had a chance. shake off the rust, dropped Unfortunately, the Regu- “But I think we will a 14-4 decision to the Texas lators added a pair of runs in swing the bats much better Regulators Wednesday in the fi fth to end the game by from here on out.” the opening round of the virtue of the mercy rule. 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THE POST-SIGNAL / Jeannine LeJeune THE POST-SIGNAL / Jeannine LeJeune Southwind Assisted Living and Southwind Nursing and Rehab Center, in conjunc- Southwind Assisted Living and Southwind Nursing and Rehab Center, in conjunction tion with Elder Outreach, recently donated $1,000 to the Crowley Fire Department, with Elder Outreach, recently donated $1,000 to the Crowley Fire Department, Acadia Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office and Crowley Police Department. The funds came from Parish Sheriff’s Office and Crowley Police Department. The funds came from a barbe- a barbecue hamburger sale Southwind had several weeks back and Elder Outreach cue hamburger sale Southwind had several weeks back and Elder Outreach matched matched each donation. On hand for the donation to the fire department were, seated each donation. On hand for the donation to the sheriff’s office were, seated from left, from left, Southwind residents Barbara Geesey, Mary Trahan, Gertrude Thibodeaux, Southwind residents Lou Guidry, Kathy Guidry, Mary Trahan, Gertrude Thibodeaux, Elvie Hayes, Grace Landry, Dolly Angel and Margaret Schlesenger. Standing, Michele Elvie Hayes, Grace Landry, Dolly Angel and Margaret Schlesenger. Standing, Michele Veillon, Elder Outreach; Angelique Credeur, Southwind; Ricky Spell, acting DC; John Veillon, Elder Outreach; Angelique Credeur, Southwind; Jill Signorelli, Southwind; Christman, EMC; Chief Jody Viator; Jude Sittig, Southwind; Jill Signorelli, Southwind; Sheriff Wayne Melancon; Jude Sittig, Southwind; Jill Villejoin, Southwind; Rose Jill Villejoin, Southwind; Rose Schexnider, Southwind; and Jennabeth Comeaux, Schexnider, Southwind; and Jennabeth Comeaux, MedSource Home Health. Not pic- MedSource Home Health. Not pictured is Brett Hoffpauir, Southwind. tured is Brett Hoffpauir, Southwind. Police: Pilot beaten in fracas with passengers While trying to escort two belligerent brothers, Smith said. "He was exhibiting symptoms of intoxication. four of us went out there and tackled the guys. There were Jonathan and Luis Baez, off of a fl ight from Miami to He was not walking well when he went up the aisle." two of them and I guess the pilot ended up with some San Francisco, an American Airlines pilot was beaten As Jonathan was being escorted from the plane by the contusions on his face. So we just did what we needed to Wednesday night. fl ight attendant and pilot, his 29-year-old brother Luis, do to help out," Ken Venting of Scotts Valley, California, According to the arrest report obtained by NBC News, who was also on the fl ight, decided to disembark as well. told KGO-TV in San Francisco. the altercation began when the fl ight was taxiing on the Luis then threatened the pilot, reportedly saying, "When The pilot sustained facial bruising and lacerations as runway and a fl ight attendant noticed that 27-year-old you fl y to San Juan, I will have you killed." The brothers well as blurred vision to his left eye. He was replaced and Jonathan Baez was asleep and not wearing a seat belt. are from Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. the fl ight left at 11:30 p.m., about two hours after its origi- The attendant attempted to wake him up, but he was un- The pilot stayed behind as both men were escorted off nally scheduled departure time. responsive and appeared to be intoxicated or medicated. the plane, but Jonathan returned, striking the pilot in the Jonathan Baez was held Thursday on $9,000 bond on The pilot was alerted of the situation and turned the face with his fi st. Another fl ight attendant tried to inter- charges of battery and aggravated battery. Luis Baez was plane around, heading back to the gate. Baez fi nally vene, but was hit in the shoulder. Then, both men began held on $12,500 bond on charges of aggravated assault awoke and was told that he would not be permitted to beating the pilot with their fi sts, striking his chest and and aggravated battery. continue on the overnight fl ight given his condition. chasing him into the terminal where they continued to as- Miami-Dade County jail records did not show if either "As we always do with these things, we'd much rather sault him. brother was represented by an attorney. deal with it on the ground than in the air," American Air- The men were eventually detained by fl ight crew "I think it's fair to say that both these gentlemen won't lines spokesman Tim Smith said Thursday. members and some passengers on the fl ight. be fl ying with us again," Smith said. "He was apparently barely compliant at that point," "There was a scuffl e that took place, so about three or Winnfi eld Chief of Police to serve time for obstruction ALEXANDRIA - United timony showed that on August gang in Seattle. FBI Task Force did he have any badge or mark- Carpenter refused, and he contin- States Attorney Stephanie A. Fin- 27, 2009, offi cers and agents of agents from Seattle traveled to ings of any type on his person. ued to yell over Belgard’s com- ley announced that Johnnie Ray the U. S. Marshal Service Fugi- Winnfi eld to assist the USMS. He yelled for the crowd to follow mands. The deputy then advised Carpenter, the Chief of Police of tive Task Force, the FBI Violent The offi cers converged on him, and the crowd pushed for- Carpenter that he was obstructing Winnfi eld was sentenced today Gang Task Force, and Winn Par- the subject’s apartment and ward around the arrest team. a federal investigation, and if he to six months in federal prison, a ish Sheriff’s Offi ce traveled to knocked on the door. The subject U. S. Deputy Marshal Bel- continued, he would be removed $4,000 fi ne, and one year of su- Winnfi eld to make the arrest of a answered the door and was ar- gard approached Carpenter and and possibly arrested. pervised release for obstructing woman wanted on a federal arrest rested. Thereafter, a large crowd advised him that the investiga- Carpenter disregarded Bel- Deputy United States Marshal as warrant for bank fraud out of the began to gather outside. Several tion was still in progress and that gard’s orders and continued to he attempted to serve a federal ar- Western District of Washington. males shouted to “get the chief.” he was now inciting the crowd. attempt to prevent the arrest. rest warrant. The sentenced was The woman was also the subject A male later identifi ed as Car- Belgard ordered Carpenter to get Later on that same day, Carpen- handed down by United States of an investigation by the Seattle penter emerged from the crowd on the sidewalk away from the ter showed up at the station and Magistrate Judge James D. Kirk. Police Department for two ho- and demanded to know “why offi cers and the arrestees. Bel- argued loudly with the deputy Carpenter was convicted at micides and two shootings, and are these folks being arrested.” gard repeated his command to about the arrest and activities re- trial on April 21, 2011. Trial tes- she was affi liated with a violent He never identifi ed himself, nor Carpenter at least 10 times, but lated to their earlier exchange. Prescribed burnings are good fi res see what Agriculture and Forestry Commission- September. er Mike Strain said the Louisiana Depart- A longer version of the PSA will also be sunday ment of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) broadcast statewide through September on wants to create a greater awareness among the Louisiana Hometown Network. Check the public of the benefi ts of prescribed local listings for times. has in store burning in the state’s forested lands. State Forester Wade Dubea said pre- “The Louisiana Department of Agricul- scribed burning is a cost-effective way to Cats vs. Dogs ture and Forestry is kicking off a statewide maintain forest health for many dependent Which of America’s favorite pets is top dog (or prescribed burn awareness campaign to let wildlife and plant species, while also re- the cat’s meow) when it comes to smarts and the public know there are good fi res and ducing woody debris that can fuel danger- skills? Find out who has the upper paw in this bad fi res,” Strain said. “Prescribed burning ous wildfi res. ultimate smackdown. is a useful, environmentally friendly man- For example, the control of understory agement tool used to improve the health of brush creates better fl yways for bird spe- Intelligence Report: Louisiana forests. Many people aren’t fa- cies such as the endangered red-cockaded We Still Love Lucy miliar with prescribed burning and do not woodpecker while stimulating new growth Lucille Ball would have turned 100 this month. understand the positive effects it has on of legumes and forbs (broad leaf herbs) Learn more about the highlights of her life and certain wildland environments.” which are valuable as food for many game where to buy the new 60th anniversary The campaign is a joint effort by LDAF, species. commemorative DVD The Best of I Love Lucy. the U.S. Forest Service and the Southern A prescribed fi re should be performed Group of State Foresters and is designed only by certifi ed trained personnel under Sunday with … Denis Leary to raise Louisiana residents’ public aware- specifi c environmental conditions to en- The star of Rescue Me reflects on heroes, healing, and what’s in a name. ness of the benefi ts of prescribed burning. sure public safety while achieving man- Radio spots and public service an- agement goals. American Stories: “You Are With Me Every Day” nouncements (PSAs) will be broadcast To become a Certifi ed Prescribed Burn- In a new book dedicated to the victims of September 11th, family members through statewide media outlets. The spots er a person must possess prescribed burn- share letters that they wrote to lost loved ones. will feature Smokey Bear and Strain in a ing knowledge and experience, as well as forest scene reminding viewers that pre- have passed a written comprehensive test scribed burning conducted by trained pro- administered by the Louisiana Department fessionals has benefi ts for wildlands and of Agriculture and Forestry. the creatures that live there. For additional information on the ben- The PSAs will be made available to efi ts of prescribed burning, please visit www.parade.com Louisiana media outlets this week and the websites visitmyforest.org, goodfi res.org spots will appear on television through and LDAF.la.gov. Religion FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011 7A Parents concerned about toddler’s night terrors Q: Our son is three fi rstborn children are often more relaxed and secure licensed psychologist, years old and in the night Focus on the Family perfectionists. Parents tend despite her mistakes. co-host of Focus on the he will sob, cry and scream to treat their fi rstborn with Family, author of several out when he is asleep. Can more attention to detail. If Jim Daly is president of books, and a wife and you tell me more about you’re a new parent and Focus on the Family, host mother of three. night terrors? your baby’s pacifi er falls of the Focus on the Family Focus on the Family Juli: While nightmares in the dirt, you sterilize it. radio program, and a is provided courtesy of are common in children, But by the time child No. husband and father of two. Northside Assembly of night terrors occur in 3 arrives, you just wipe Dr. Juli Slattery is a God Church. only about 5 percent. Kids the dirt on your sleeve and between the ages of four stick it back in his mouth. and 12 are most likely Jim Daly Dr. Juli Slattery 3) Take a personal to have night terrors, but FOTF President Psychologist inventory. If you tend Church Briefs they can occur at any age. to have perfectionist Nightmares happen during tendencies yourself, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH the Rapid Eye Movement recommend that you don’t away. If her bedspread has address them. If you stress July 31 - The congregation and pastor of the First Pres- (REM) stage of sleep and wake your child up during wrinkles in it, she freaks out over every minor byterian Church cordially invite you to be our guest this can usually be recalled an episode. Instead, keep out. How can we temper detail, your daughter will Sunday morning! The church is located at 321 East 4th when the child wakes up. your child from getting this behavior? pick up on that and behave Street in Crowley, and their phone number is 783-2249. Night terrors, on the other hurt, but let the terror run Jim: There are practical the same way. Join their minister, Rt. Rev. Jimmy Broussard on Sunday, hand, occur when a child is its course. He is likely steps you can take to 4) Maintain a sense July 31, 2011; our Sunday school classes will start at 9:45 switching between stages to fall back asleep and minimize these challenges of humor. When your a.m. and the worship service starts at 11 a.m. The lection- of sleep and usually have have no memory the with your daughter. daughter feels like life is ary readings will be Genesis 32:22-31, Romans 9:1-5 and no narrative associated next morning of what Author Shana Schutte has falling apart as the result Matthew 14:13-21. Happy 121st Anniversary First Pres- with them. In other words, happened. crafted a list of fi ve ways of a mistake she’s made, a byterian Church on August 3! with most night terrors, a Night terrors tend to be to balance perfectionism little joking or acting silly Meditation: “Show the wonder of your great love, you child will not wake up and genetic. You can reduce the in kids: can send a strong message who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you be able to recall a dream likelihood of night terrors 1) Don’t encourage that imperfection is not the from their foes,” (Ps. 17:7). involving a scary monster in your child by making your child’s perfectionism. end of the world. or anything else specifi c. sure he sticks to a regular If your daughter throws 5) Tell a story from CROWLEY FIRST CHURCH When having a night sleep schedule. Kids are a tantrum because the your own experience. This OF THE NAZARENE terror, a child often sits most likely to have night shoes you picked for her is especially helpful in July 31 - Crowley First Church of the Nazarene, locat- up in the middle of a terrors when they are don’t match her outfi t, moments when humor is ed at 1203 W. Northern Ave., invites you to worship with deep sleep, screaming overly tired, sleeping in an don’t bend over backward not appropriate. Talk about them this week. Their services are as follows: Sunday: and sometimes thrashing unusual place, or dealing to accommodate her. She how you felt when you Bible classes for all ages - 9:30 a.m.; morning worship and around. As hard as you with signifi cant stress. needs to learn how to were younger and believed Eucharist - 10:30 a.m.; evening praise worship and KIDZ try to console your child compromise in order to you weren’t measuring up. Club - 6 p.m.; Wednesday: prayer meeting and Bible study during a night terror, it’s Q: Our seven-year-old function in life. Your goal is not to - 6 p.m. A nursery is provided during the morning worship not likely to work. He daughter is an over-the- 2) You don’t indicate change your daughter’s service for children four years old and under. The morn- might not recognize you top perfectionist. If her where your daughter falls personality entirely. It is ing message for Sunday, July 31, will be “REMEMBER!” or even acknowledge your crayon strays outside the in the birth order, but it’s simply to help soften the (Jude 5-7). For additional information visit http://crowley- presence. Most experts line, she throws the picture important to recognize that edges so that she’ll feel nazarene.bbonline.net or call 783-4715.

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The tally is up 9.9 percent Five Louisiana metropolitan areas have moved up the in Thursday’s report. They range from an initial default from the fi rst half of 2010 and moved Shreveport-Bossier ladder in the number of residents in danger of losing their notice to outright repossession by a lender. City to 147th from 165th among U.S. metro areas. homes to foreclosure. In Louisiana: — Lafayette recorded fi lings against 497 properties Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac said Thursday that — New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner had foreclosure fi l- in the fi rst half of the year, affecting one in every 229 New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport-Bossier City, ings against 4,498 properties in the fi rst half of 2011, af- housing units. That’s up 15.6 percent from the fi rst half Lafayette and Houma-Thibodaux all saw foreclosure ac- fecting one in every 114 housing units. That’s up 11.9 of 2010. Lafayette ranked 150th in the survey — up from tivity increase for the fi rst half of 2011 as compared with percent from the fi rst half of 2010 and moved the region 171st. the fi rst six months of 2010. up to 74th from its previous ranking of 104th. — Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux had fi lings against RealtyTrac surveyed 211 metropolitan areas with a — Baton Rouge recorded fi lings against 1,979 prop- 269 properties during the fi rst six months of 2011. That population of 200,000 or more. The Louisiana markets erties in the fi rst half of 2011, affecting one in every 168 affected one in every 311 housing units and was up 28.7 bucked a trend in which 178 of national metro areas had housing units. That’s up 8.9 percent from the fi rst half of percent from the fi rst half of 2010. The area ranked a year-over-year decrease in foreclosure activity. 2010. Baton Rouge moved from 150th in the RealtyTrac 172nd in the RealtyTrac survey, compared with 188th a The foreclosure-related actions weren’t broken down survey to 124th. year ago.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION improvements situated thereon and STEPHEN ROBERT BOLLICH Possession rendered May 22, 1998, in La. R.S. 13:3741 notice is hereby given Review of Working Draft of Proposed Per- IMMOVABLE PROPERTY thereto belonging, known and de- 15th Judicial District Court Estates of Merie Olivier Quebedeaux of the loss of a certain promissory note mit”. All remarks received by LDEQ are RAYNE BUILDING & LOAN scribed as fronting and measuring Parish of Acadia and her husband Edward Quebedeaux, executed on or about October 16, 2006, included in the record that is available for ASSOCIATION 150.00 feet on the South bounded by State of Louisiana Probate Docket No. 98-P-1972-C, 27th by Ramona M. George in favor of Cash public review. vs. Docket #201110498 Northern Avenue; measuring 175.00 Sheriff’s Offi ce, Crowley, Louisiana Judicial District, St. Landry Parish, America Finance L.L.C. in the principal Written comments, written requests CARL JAMES GUIDRY AND PATSY feet on the West bounded by property (Sheriff’s Sale) Louisiana, recorded under Entry No. amount of $605.84, together with interest for a public hearing or written requests for DEAN STELLY GUIDRY owned by Huey Guagliardo, measur- Notice is hereby given, That by vir- 82916, in Conveyance Book W-36, at thereon at an annual percentage rate of notifi cation of the fi nal decision regarding 15th Judicial District Court ing 150.00 feet on the North bounded tue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE Page 717, of the records of St. Landry 35.99% for one year from date of maturity this permit action may be submitted to Parish of Acadia by 14th Street; and measuring 175.00 issued out of the 15th Judicial District Parish, Louisiana; subject to restric- and from then at the rate of 18% per an- LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. State of Louisiana feet on the East bounded by property Court in and for the Parish of ACADIA and tions, servitudes, rights-of¬ways and num until paid, together with attorney fees Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Sheriff’s Offi ce, Crowley, Louisiana owned by Doug Gonsoulin; as shown to me directed, in favor of the plaintiff in outstanding mineral rights of record on both principal and interest at the rate Written comments and/or written re- (Sheriff’s Sale) in Crowley Plat Book at Page 11 to the the above numbered and entitled cause, I affecting the property. of 25%. quests must be received by 12:30 p.m., Notice is hereby given, That by vir- original Town of Crowley, Acadia Par- have seized, and will offer to sell, at public Terms of sale, cash to the last and Anyone knowing the location of said Thursday, September 1, 2011. Written tue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ish, Louisiana. auction, according to law, at the court- highest bidder on the day of sale. promissory note, please contact Jeffery L. comments will be considered prior to a issued out of the 15th Judicial District Terms of sale, cash to the last and house, at the second fl oor lobby, at Crow- WAYNE MELANCON , SHERIFF Brunson, Attorney at Law, P. O. Box 1633, fi nal permit decision. Court in and for the Parish of ACADIA and highest bidder on the day of sale. ley, Louisiana, commencing at 10:00 A.M. Acadia Parish, Louisiana Crowley, Louisiana 70527, phone (337) Information forwarded by email to me directed, in favor of the plaintiff in WAYNE MELANCON , SHERIFF on Wednesday the 3rd day of August, Crowley, Louisiana 788-3414. should follow the Statewide email policies. the above numbered and entitled cause, I Acadia Parish, Louisiana 2011 the following described property of COURTEAU, CANDACE A., Attorney for Published in the Crowley Post Signal, Attachments included with emails may be have seized, and will offer to sell, at public Crowley, Louisiana the above mentioned defendant(s), to-wit: Plaintiff on Thursday, July 28, 2011 and Friday, blocked due to restrictions on fi le size or auction, according to law, at the court- RAYMOND, ANNE E., Attorney for Plaintiff TRACT 1: A certain tract or parcel Published in the Crowley Post Signal, July 29, 2011. type. For details check the following link, house, at the second fl oor lobby, at Crow- Published in the Crowley Post Signal, of ground, together with all buildings on Thursday, June 30, 2011 and Friday, ______http://doa.louisiana.gov/ocs/email/poli- ley, Louisiana, commencing at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 30, 2011 and Friday, and improvements thereon, and all the July 29, 2011. cies.htm. on Wednesday the 3rd day of August, July 29, 2011. rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and ______PUBLIC NOTICE If LDEQ fi nds a signifi cant degree 2011 the following described property of ______appurtenances thereunto belonging LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF of public interest, a public hearing will be the above mentioned defendant(s), to-wit: or in anywise appertaining, located NOTICE OF PUBLICATION ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) held. LDEQ will send notifi cation of the That certain tract or parcel of land NOTICE OF PUBLICATION in the NE/4 of Section 2, Township 7 IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TARGA LOUISIANA FIELD SERVICES fi nal permit decision to the applicant and containing .80 acres, situated in Sec- IMMOVABLE PROPERTY South, Range 1 West, Acadia Parish, CITICORP TRUST BANK LLC - ACADIA GAS PLANT to each person who has submitted written tion Thirty-three (33), Township Nine BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Louisiana, and being more particularly vs. Docket #201110410 PROPOSED PART 70 AIR OPERATING comments or a written request for notifi ca- (9) South, Range Two (2) East, Acadia vs. Docket #201110504 described as Lot No. 16 and the East JAMES KENNETH PIERROTTIE AND PERMIT RENEWAL/MODIFICATION tion of the fi nal decision. Parish, Louisiana, as set forth on that MARY ALICE MARTIN WILLIAMS, Ten (E 10’) Feet of Lot No. 17 of Block RAMONA ANN GUIDRY PIERROTTIE The LDEQ, Offi ce of Environmental The application, proposed permit plat of survey for Carl Guidry and Patsy INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HER “B” of the Lafl eur and Lalonde Subdi- A/K/A ROMONA ANN GUIDRY Services, is accepting written comments and statement of basis are available S. Guidry, dated October 28, 1998, pre- CAPACITY AS THE SURVIVING vision, as shown on a Plat of Survey PIERROTTIE on a Part 70 air operating permit renewal/ for review at the LDEQ, Public Records pared by Ronald d. Sarver, Registered SPOUSE IN COMMUNITY WITH made by Lindsey J. Aucoin, C.E., dated 15th Judicial District Court modifi cation for Targa Louisiana Field Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Land Surveyor, a copy of which is at- ALBERT J. WILLIAMS15th Judicial February 13, 1957, which said Plat is Parish of Acadia Services LLC, 1000 Louisiana Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from tached to an Act of Donation dated No- District Court recorded in Conveyance Book H-16, State of Louisiana Suite 4300, Houston, TX 70002, for the 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through vember 16, 1988 from Walter Stelly et Parish of Acadia Page 55, Original Act No. 286801, Clerk Sheriff’s Offi ce, Crowley, Louisiana Acadia Gas Plant. The facility is located Friday (except holidays). The available ux to Mortgagors herein, recorded on State of Louisiana of Court Records, Acadia Parish, Loui- (Sheriff’s Sale) 1.5 miles south of Lowry at 766 South information can also be accessed elec- November 17, 1998 under Original File Sheriff’s Offi ce, Crowley, Louisiana siana; and being the same property Notice is hereby given, That by vir- Plant Road, Egan, Acadia Parish. tronically on the Electronic Document Number 655086 and in Conveyance (Sheriff’s Sale) which Abel E. Ariza acquired from Ed- tue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE Targa Louisiana Field Services LLC Management System (EDMS) on the Book H-56 at Page 296, records of the Notice is hereby given, That by vir- ward Keith Vidrine by Cash Sale dated issued out of the 15th Judicial District requested a renewal/modifi cation of the DEQ public website at www.deq.loui- offi ce of the Clerk of Court of Acadia tue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE August 31, 1982. Court in and for the Parish of ACADIA and current Part 70 Permit No. 0400-00030- siana.gov. Parish Louisiana. issued out of the 15th Judicial District TRACT 2: A certain tract or parcel to me directed, in favor of the plaintiff in V3. Additional copies may be reviewed The above and foregoing property Court in and for the Parish of ACADIA and of ground, and all the rights, ways, the above numbered and entitled cause, I The facility proposes to renew/modify at Acadia Parish Library – Headquarters, bears address of 918 Abbeville High- to me directed, in favor of the plaintiff in privileges, servitudes and appurte- have seized, and will offer to sell, at public the Acadia Plant as follows: 1125 N. Parkerson Ave. way Rayne Louisiana 70578 the above numbered and entitled cause, I nances thereunto belonging or in auction, according to law, at the court- 1. Incorporate the NESHAP, 40 CFR Crowley, LA 70526-1509. Terms of sale, cash to the last and have seized, and will offer to sell, at public anywise appertaining, situated in Lot house, at the second fl oor lobby, at Crow- 63 Subpart ZZZZ application as required Inquiries or requests for additional highest bidder on the day of sale. auction, according to law, at the court- “A” of the Lafl eur and Lalonde Subdi- ley, Louisiana, commencing at 10:00 A.M. for the existing Internal Combustion En- information regarding this permit action WAYNE MELANCON , SHERIFF house, at the second fl oor lobby, at Crow- vision, being in the Northeast Quarter on Wednesday the 3rd day of August, gines, Emission Points 12A, 12B, 24, 26 should be directed to Syed Quadri, LDEQ, Acadia Parish, Louisiana ley, Louisiana, commencing at 10:00 A.M. (NE/4) of Section 2, Township 7 South, 2011 the following described property of and 33; Air Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Ba- Crowley, Louisiana on Wednesday the 3rd day of August, Range 1 West, Acadia Parish, Loui- the above mentioned defendant(s), to-wit: 2. Update the hydrogen sulfi de emis- ton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) BESLIN, LUKE A., Attorney for 2011 the following described property of siana, described as beginning at the A certain tract of parcel of land, sions based on calculation from Continu- 219-3396. Plaintiff the above mentioned defendant(s), to-wit: Southeast Corner of Lot 16 of Block being Lot No. 11 of Block “B” of the ous Burn Flare, Emission Point 17; Persons wishing to be included on Published in the Crowley Post Signal, That certain tract or parcel of “B” of the Lafl eur and Lalonde Subdi- Aguillard Addition, situated just South 3. Update the specifi c requirements the LDEQ permit public notice mailing on Thursday, June 30, 2011 and Friday, ground, together with all rights and vision, thence South a distance of 40.6 of the City of Eunice, said Addition to refl ect the applicability/non-applicability list or for other public participation related July 29, 2011. apptenances attached thereto, being Feet to the Southern boundary of Lot being in Section 5 and 6, township 7 of LAC 33:III.2103 for Tanks, Emission questions should contact the Public Par- ______known and described as LOT 6 OF “A”; thence West along the South Line South, Range 1 East, of Acadia Parish, Point 28 and 29; ticipation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. GREENLAND PARK SUBDIVISION in said Lot “A” a distance of 133.6 Feet; Louisiana, and said Lot No,. 11 being 4. Update the emissions from Internal Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION and to Acadia Parish Louisiana, being thence North a distance of 40.6 Feet to in Section 5, Township 7 South, Range Combustion Engine, Emission Point 22, by email at DEQ.PUBLICNOTICES@ IMMOVABLE PROPERTY located in Sections 28 and 43, Town- the South boundary of Lot 18 of Block 1 East, of said Parish, and being more based on the stack test and calculation LA.GOV or contact the LDEQ Customer GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC ship 9 South, Range 1 East, Acadia “B”; thence East along the Southern particularly described as bounded methodology; and Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219- vs. Docket #201110526 Parish, Louisiana, all as shown on a boundary of Lots 18, 17 and 16 of Block on the West by Vivian Avenue, North 5. Update the Insignifi cant Activities 5337). GARY LEE AMES AND CARLIE ANN plat of survey of said subdivision pre- “B” a distance of 133.6 Feet to the by Lot No. 10 of said Addition, all as List and calculations to accurately refl ect Permit public notices including AMES pared by Letz Engineers as revised and point of beginning; all as will be shown shown by Map of Survey showing the the operating conditions. electronic access to the proposed 15th Judicial District Court recorded under instrument No. 499491 on a Plat of Survey showing the Lafl eur Aguillard Addition prepared by Lindsey Estimated emissions in tons per year permit and statement of basis can be Parish of Acadia in Book S-41 at Page 127, records of and Lalonde Subdivision, recorded on J. Aucoin, C.E., dated March 27,1959, are as follows: viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice State of Louisiana Acadia Parish, Louisiana February 28, 1957, as Original Act No. subject to restrictions, servitudes, webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/ Sheriff’s Offi ce, Crowley, Louisiana Terms of sale, cash to the last and 286801, in Conveyance Book H-16, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral pubNotice/default.asp and general infor- (Sheriff’s Sale) highest bidder on the day of sale. Page 55, Clerk of Court Records, Aca- rights of record affecting the property. Pollutant Before After Change mation related to the public participation Notice is hereby given, That by vir- WAYNE MELANCON , SHERIFF dia Parish, Louisiana; bounded, now Terms of sale, cash to the last and PM10 3.92 3.92 - in permitting activities can be viewed at tue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE Acadia Parish, Louisiana or formerly, as follows: North in part highest bidder on the day of sale. SO2 0.93 0.93 - www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/ issued out of the 15th Judicial District Crowley, Louisiana by Lots 16, 17 and a portion of Lot 18 WAYNE MELANCON , SHERIFF NOX 321.75 331.12 + 9.37 Default.aspx. Court in and for the Parish of ACADIA and RAYMOND, ANNE E., Attorney for Plaintiff in said Block “B” of the Lafl eur and Acadia Parish, Louisiana CO 234.39 270.81 + 36.42 Alternatively, individuals may elect to to me directed, in favor of the plaintiff in Published in the Crowley Post Signal, Lalonde Subdivision; South by the Crowley, Louisiana VOC * 50.35 50.35 - receive the permit public notices via email the above numbered and entitled cause, I on Thursday, June 30, 2011 and Friday, South line said Lot “A”; East by the HECK, CHARLES H. JR., Attorney for H2S 0.01 0.01 - by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public have seized, and will offer to sell, at public July 29, 2011. remainder of said Lot “A” of the Laf- Plaintiff * Includes TAPs notice List Server at http://www.doa.loui- auction, according to law, at the court- ______leur and Lalonde Subdivision; and Published in the Crowley Post Signal, 8.98 8.92 - 0.06 siana.gov/oes/listservpage/ldeq_pn_list- house, at the second fl oor lobby, at Crow- West by the remainder of said Lot on Thursday, June 30, 2011 and Friday, serv.asp. ley, Louisiana, commencing at 10:00 A.M. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION “A”; and being a portion of the same July 29, 2011. A technical review of the working draft All correspondence should spec- on Wednesday the 3rd day of August, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY property which Abel E. 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CHILDREN’S FUNDRAISER - Park- movie series each Monday evening from and North Parkerson Ave. Tickets for the erson Avenue Baptist Church will hold a 6-9 p.m., presented by Richard Bier, Ph.D. August 18 meal are $5 and are on sale at the Crowley August 5-7 children’s fundraiser. Leg quarter or pork This week’s movie will be “Paper Moon” RICE CITY PICKERS - Dulcimer and Police Department or from Honor Guard ‘A FLEA IN HER EAR’ - The Pande- steak dinners for sale, $7.50, from 9 a.m. starring Ryan O’Neal, Tatum O’Neal and acoustic instrument players meeting and members. monium Theater Group presents “A Flea to 2 p.m.. Side dishes will be rice dressing, Madeline Kahn. jam at 6 p.m. at the Crowley First Church in Her Ear” at the Crowley Rice Theater potato salad and bake beans. Order your of the Nazarene, 1203 W. Northern Ave. July 30 at 7 p.m. August 5-6 and 2 p.m. August 7. tickets by calling 783-1848 or 337-581- August 15 Come and join the group. If you don’t BARBECUE FUNDRAISER - The Leu- Tickets are $10 each and general admis- 2310 or sending an email to ccampo7@ MORSE MANOR COMMUNITY BIN- know how to play a dulcimer, we will kemia Lymphoma Society Team in Train- sion tickets can be purchased in advance hotmail.com. GO - Morse Manor, located at 122 East teach you. Dulcimer players Joe Besse and ing will hold a barbecue fundraiser from at the Crowley Art Gallery or Crowley Duson St. in Morse, will host a free com- Bob Bradley, will lead the instruction. Call 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old Walmart park- Flower Shop as well as at the door. Call August 7-9 munity bingo for anyone 62 or older start- - 337-783-4715 or email - bbradley1947@ ing lot, between PJ’s and Gatti’s. Poboys 337-230-9175 for more information. ‘CHRISTMAS BELLES’ - Open audi- ing at 1 p.m. For more information, contact gmail.com for more information. and hamburgers will be available and tick- tions for “Christmas Belles” by Jessie Celena at 250-0569. ets are available or you can just show up. August 6 Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten August 22 To purchase tickets, contact Shelly Cormi- MOTORCYCLE FUN RUN - The First will be held at First Presbyterian Church, August 15 ‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ - The Acadia er (581-3650), Laura Hayes (412-1298) or Saturday of the Month Motorcycle Fun located at 321 East Fourth St. in Crow- ‘STALAG’ - The Acadia Parish Library, Parish Library, Crowley branch, will host Katie Moore (481-8801). Run schedule: stage up (gather) at Crow- ley, on Aug. 7 from 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 8 and Crowley branch, will host its movie series its movie series each Monday evening ley First Church of the Nazarene (1203 W. Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m. Casting will include each Monday evening from 6-9 p.m., pre- from 6-9 p.m., presented by Richard Bier, August 1 Northern Ave., Crowley), between 8 and 9 seven women, four men and understudies sented by Richard Bier, Ph.D. This week’s Ph.D. This week’s movie will be “Singin’ ‘SHANE’ - The Acadia Parish Library, a.m. for coffee and fellowship. Kickstands for characters 18 and up. Those wishing movie will be “Stalag” starring William in the Rain” starring Gene Kelly, Donald Crowley branch, will host its movie series up (depart) at 9 a.m. sharp. Arrive early to audition must arrive 15 minutes before Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger and O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. each Monday evening from 6-9 p.m., pre- if you have not had you bike blessed. For auditions to complete paper work and be Peter Graves. sented by Richard Bier, Ph.D. This week’s more information call - 337-783-4715 or prepared to take a headshot. For audition August 23 movie will be “Shane” starring Alan Ladd, email - [email protected]. and performance information, contact August 17 AARP DRIVER’S CLASS - For those 50 Jean Arthur, Van Hefl in, Brandon De Wil- Patty Ronkartz at 581-8507 or visit www. AMERICAN LEGION POST 15 years or older, the AARP will hold a driv- de and Jack Palance. August 6 acadiaplayers. MEETING - Post 15 of the American Le- er’s class at Kendell Fontenot State Farm, KIDZ CLUB MEETING - Crowley First gion will meet at 7 p.m. at V.F.W. Home, located at 1110 W. Laurel Ave. in Eunice, August 5 Church of the Nazarene KIDZ Club meet- August 7 located on V.F.W. Drive, which is the ser- from noon to 4:30 p.m. After the class is MASS OF PETITION - The Friends of ing -- open to all youth fi rst through sixth RCS TEACHERS’ CAKE BINGO - A vice road next to Burger King. completed, participants will be eligible for Charlene Association announces the An- grade. Enjoy black-light puppets, songs, cake bingo will be held at the Immaculate an auto insurance discount. Contact Lee nual Mass of Petition marking the 52nd crafts, Bible stories, refreshments and fun Heart of Mary Parish Hall in Crowley at 2 August 17 Perry Roy at 783-6743 or State Farm at anniversary of the death of Charlene Ma- from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Crowley First p.m. School supplies will be given away as SIPS AND STROKES PAINTING 546-6501 for more information. rie Richard. The mass will be offered at Church of the Nazarene, 1203 W. North- door prizes. For more information, contact EVENT - Southwind Nursing and Re-

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GOTT: I started the Atkins diet three weeks ago. So far I haven’t lost anything. I’m trying to decide whether to Dr. Peter continue. Basically it is no fl our, no sugar, very restricted vegetables and no fruit. Gott, M.D. I am 72 and take medication for blood pressure, osteoporosis and cholesterol. I respect your opinion and hope you will respond. for delicious meals, you can take steps on your own and expect a gradual weight ARLO & JANIS DEAR READER: The Atkins diet is loss of about 1 to 2 pounds a week. Losing essentially a low-carbohydrate, high-pro- weight in this healthful way will allow you tein method of weight loss. It was named to keep the weight off forever. after Dr. Robert Atkins, who allowed Snack on fresh vegetables from the steak with bearnaise sauce, bacon, eggs, refrigerator that are immediately available Roquefort dressing and cheddar cheese in when you feel an urge to eat. Raw carrots, his plan. The diet was based on the theory broccoli, peppers and other vegetables can that obese individuals consume too many be stored in resealable bags or contain- carbohydrates. Since our bodies burn fat ers. Trim the fat from your meats prior and carbs as an energy source, carbs are to broiling them. Make pasta and other used fi rst. By reducing carbohydrates and starches an occasional treat, not a daily consuming more fat and protein, our bod- staple. Avoid the deli case at your local BEETLE BAILEY ies will naturally lose weight by burning market. stored fat. Think of your diet as a positive com- Dr. Atkins, an overweight cardiologist, mitment to bettering yourself. Learn fi rst developed his diet theory in the early to make healthier food choices when 1970s. His fi rst book, “Dr. Atkins Diet shopping. Couple this with an exercise Revolution,” stated that he followed his program. This doesn’t mean you have to diet plan himself. At age 72, he slipped work out at a gym with people who don’t on ice while walking to work, hitting his look as if they have to lose a single pound. head. This caused bleeding around the Just take a walk around the block, ride a brain. Controversial reports from his medi- stationary bike while watching the news cal records instead indicate a heart attack, or your favorite TV show, or take the stairs congestive heart failure and hypertension instead of the elevator when you have a BIG NATE -- records his wife denies as falsehoods. chance. Your body will thank you for it, In any event, you should have seen the and you should see those pounds disap- loss of a few pounds by now if your diet is pear. going to work. Readers who would like additional As I am sure you already know, I, too, information can order my Health Report have embraced a “no-fl our, no-sugar diet” “A Strategy for Losing Weight: Introduc- regimen for many years. The difference tion to the No Flour, No Sugar Diet” by between my plan and that of Dr. Atkins is sending a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 that I endorse fresh fruits and vegetables, envelope and a $2 U.S. check or money poultry, fi sh, one egg a week, and lean cuts order for each report to Dr. Peter Gott, of meat. P.O. Box 433, Lakeville, CT 06039. Be Almost 70 percent of American adults, sure to mention the title, or print an order BLONDIE as well as an alarming number of children, form from my website’s direct link: www. are overweight. 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