The Cameron Parish 35¢ March 15 deadline Pilot set here by FEMA By CYNDI SELLERS lines have been set by the structures. The EOC esti- March 2, 2006 Vol. 49--No. 22 Cameron, La. 70631 Emergency Operations mates there are 1200 struc- Cameron Parish residents Center for demolition and tures that need to be demol- should be aware that dead- debris removal, EOC opera- ished. Only 300 packages tions chief Clifton Hebert told have been signed so far. Of the Police Jury Monday night. these 243 are approved and Hackberry Ramblers’ The deadline to get paper- ready to be executed. work in to the EOC for demo- A total of 400 packages lition of structures has been need to be finished in order to extended to March 15. Any begin demolition, because the Edwin Duhon dies structures that have not been 10 crews which have been cleared by the Corps of lined up need to be kept busy Engineers, and are later con- on a steady basis of 20 struc- Edwin Duhon, 96, of demned by the Police Jury, tures per day. Westlake, one of the founders will be demolished by the The final deadline for of the Hackberry Ramblers Jury at the owners' expense, FEMA assistance is fast band, died Sunday, Feb. 26, with the cost added to their approaching. After June 1 2006, in a Lake Charles hos- tax bill. The EOC urges any recovery work will have pital. Funeral services will be homeowners, single propri- to be done by the parish. held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, etor business owners, and Property owners are urged to March 1, at the Hixson non-profit agencies to get in get their paperwork signed Funeral Home Chapel in touch immediately. quickly to take advantage of Westlake. Debris removal from the opportunity for free He and Luderin Darbonne, rights of way (the street or cleanup. who lives in Sulphur, founded road) has progressed so far in 1933 the band which was that a deadline has been set VOLUNTEERS COMING to become one of the oldest for March 15 to place storm Other free help is on the bands in the nation. Another Westlake’s Chief of Police. He debris by the road. After that way. Julie Burleigh reported band member, Johnny Faulk was elected to this position day, trucks will no longer be that several Americorps of Big Lake, who joined the for four terms and retired the making daily passes. Debris teams are coming in March to band at a later date, died in day he turned 65 to take care will still be picked up, but replace the Native American 2004. of his wife who had become only occasionally, until June team which just left. Anyone In addition to Darbonne, ill. After her death in 1981, 1. who needs help with cleaning the remaining band members he moved to their camp at Due to issues with the out their house or cleaning up are Glenn Coker and manag- Bundicks Lake until 2001 existing Rita dump sites, all property may call Burleigh at er Ben Sandmel. Both joined when he moved back to new right-of-way debris is 775-7770 or Dinah Landry at the band at a later date. Westlake. being taken directly to the the Grand Lake Council on Edwin Duhon was born in He is survived by seven Allen Parish landfill. Aging to apply for help. Youngsville. In 1915 his fami- sons and three daughters: Decisions on the existing The Americorps volunteers ly moved to Vinton, where he Elizabeth and husband, mountains of debris located will be sent out in teams of spent his early years. In 1940 Dudley, of Westlake, Harlan on six sites around the parish nine to clean outside or he moved to Westlake with and wife Nell of Westlake, are still being made. inside, move debris, and even his wife and family. Larry and wife Brenda of To date, the Corps of do some interior reconstruc- When he moved to Americus, Ga., Lena and hus- Engineers has picked up tion. Westlake, after working in band Bobby of Lake Charles, 650,086 cubic yards of debris, The teams will be staying the oil fields, he went to night Rodney and wife Diane of 5478 white goods, 2400 lean- at Camp Cameron, the base school and became an electri- Basile, Glenn and wife ing trees and hanging limbs, camp set up at the Cameron cian from 1944 until 1959 Monica, of Moss Bluff, James and 57 large stumps. There Recreation Center. Burleigh when he was elected as and wife Paulette of Cont. on Page 4. were 79 right-of-way crews said the camp needs to have working last week, with 54 100-150 residents to stay SENIOR KAITLIN Peavy-Storm was crowned Johnson trucks running throughout open, and any volunteer Bayou High School’s 2006 Homecoming Queen by last the parish. Private property groups or work crews who Black Bayou ferry down year’s queen Natalie Griffith. debris removal has been com- want to stay there, if over age pleted on 1614 sites, with just 18, may do so. Meals, laun- On Tuesday, Feb. 28, at The driver was traveling too over 100 remaining. PPDR dry, and shower facilities are 12:44 p.m. the Louisiana fast over the pontoon bridge should be complete within 30 provided, as well as tent State Police-Troop D investi- and the weight of the large days accommodations or RV park- gated a one vehicle crash crane caused the pontoon to Council on Aging is The final phase of debris ing. The camp is currently involving an 18 wheeler with sink lower than the apron removal will be demolition of slated an oversize load on La. 384 at ramps. Cont. on pg. 2 the Black Bayou pontoon When the tractor began up offering assistance bridge. the ramps the trailer became The crash occurred when a unhitched and crashed into By DINAH LANDRY distributions will be handled 2003 Peterbilt tractor, driven the bridge. The tractor and on a case by case basis. There Jury fields several by David Club of New Caney, trailer were cleared from the The Cameron Council on will be no mass distribution of Tex., was traveling east on bridge. DOTD advised the Aging was chartered in 1976 any items. La. 384 with an oversize load. bridge will be closed to vehicle to provide services for persons If you have not registered controversies Mon. and water vessel traffic for at residing in Cameron Parish please contact our office at least three to four days. who are age sixty and above. 598-5158 or 905-6000 to set By CYNDI SELLERS doned Cameron Parish. We Ferry update The driver of the tractor The Community Action up an appointment to fill out never formally signed or sent was issued a citation for dri- Agency was chartered in 1987 your registration and be sure Controversy was back at a resignation, but our salary ving too fast for existing con- to provide services to persons to have your FEMA number the Police Jury's agenda stopped.” Closing of the Cameron ditions. meeting Monday night in John Debarge said during ship channel ferry for hull living at or below the poverty available. When you list your level and residing in Cameron needs, staff members will Grand Lake. Emotions ran the executive session they cleaning which had been high on subjects ranging from were asked to get a 90 day scheduled for last Wednesday Parish. seek to put you in touch with Since the arrival of agencies to fill these needs the OEP to fish, hospitals, plan together, but resignation has been postponed to a later and mosquitoes. was not asked for or given. date by La. Dept. of Grand Lake Hurricane Rita, the agency and make referrals for you. staff has voluntarily taken on All persons affected by The previously announced He said it was a shock when Transportation. resignations of OEP Director he found out on Jan. 18 that The ferry also had been center closing many more duties of servicing Hurricane Rita, no matter all persons affected by what age or income status you Freddie Richard and he had resigned. He asked the scheduled to go into dry dock Assistant Director John Jury “Who decided that we but at this time there is no for good Hurricane Rita. These ser- are, should fill out the regis- vices are being offered tration in order to be eligible Debarge were called into resigned?” replacement ferry so this question. The two were said Parish Administrator Tina probably will be delayed. The FEMA Disaster through both agencies above for assistance in any form. Recovery Center in Grand and beyond the call of duty. to have resigned during an Horn responded that the Jury Lake closed its doors Monday. Staff members from the agen- executive session held in had been told that if they Those who still need help cies are ready and willing to January. Because of the wanted the state's assistance Bicycles can call FEMA at 1-800-621- provide the additional assis- nature of executive session, in writing the 90 day plan FEMA (3362). tance to the people of Cat in the Hat members of the Jury were not they needed to have no OEP are donated Cameron Parish. able to discuss precisely what staff at all. “These guys said At this time assistance is visits parish took place, but Richard they would not hold up any offered on a case by case basis. implied that he and Debarge money, and if resignations to children Pool meeting The agencies are working The Cat in the Hat, were misled by FEMA's state were needed that was OK.” together with UMCOR Senator Gerald Theunissen, administrator Lee At this point District A donation of bicycles has (United Methodist) in case Rep. Mickey Frith and other Champagne. Attorney Cecil Sanner The Lacassine Pool Public been made to the Cameron management. We are asking well known persons were Richard said he under- advised the Jurors against Meeting that was scheduled Community Action Agency. that all persons affected by scheduled to share their stood that FEMA funding discussing what went on in for March 1 from 6-8 p.m. at The bicycles will be given out Hurricane Rita come and reg- favorite Dr. Seuss books with would be withheld if a 90 day the executive session. the LSU Ag Center has been by appointment only to those ister and be put in the system. Cameron Parish students recovery plan wasn't written. Milton Collins reminded changed. The re-scheduled who have registered with the You can visit us at the Wednesday afternoon at the Since he was only working the Jury that the parish is Public Meeting will be held at agency. Grand Lake Center next to Grand Lake High School gym. part time, and had not been now without an OEP director, the Lake Charles Civic Center Please call 905-6000 to the Grand Lake Fireman This was a part of the part of the recovery effort for and if a plant has a gas leak Contraband Room on March schedule an appointment to Center on Highway 384. The Read Across America and the several months, he did not or spill, the person to be noti- 9, from 6-9 p.m., and will chose a bike for your child. form asks all your information birthday of Dr. Seuss. know what needed to go into fied is the OEP director. “It's cover information about Bikes will only be given out by concerning your residence and Students from Grand this plan. The only way to not just hurricane stuff,” he Lacassine, Cameron Prairie appointments. Each parent or household status and then it Lake, South Cameron keep the funding for the said. The parish has adver- and Sabine National Wildlife guardian must pick up their asks for a list of your immedi- Elementary and Cameron parish, he understood, was to tised for a full-time OEP Refuges. own child's bike. ate needs. All donations and Elementary took part in the resign so that the state could director. program. be asked to write the plan. James Ducote reminded “We never planned to everyone that it has been abandon the parish,” Richard frustrating to make decisions said. “We said we would do on limited information. whatever it takes for this “We're trusting these people parish to be better. We didn't we have to work with, but know what was being asked they change every two weeks. of us. Under no circum- The so-called expert stances did we ever mean to let it be said that we aban- Cont. on Page 2

THE FORMER Dyson's Lumber Company building was razed last Saturday. The two- story building went through Hurricane Audrey, sheltering people on the second floor. CAMERON COMEBACK - This new house in Phillips 66 subdivision is being built by When the water went down, several families found the upstairs a dry place to sleep until Brian Debarge. He has been working on it for 22 days and expects to be finished next evacuation could take place the next day. Owned by former State Representative Alvin week. He said he can't wait to be out of his camper and into a real house. New building Dyson, the company was involved in rebuilding much of lower Cameron Parish after the codes went into effect March 1, which may delay future housing. storm. The passage of time and Hurricane Rita proved too much for the old building, (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) however, and another Cameron landmark is gone. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

Page 2, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., March 2, 2006 Deadline Funerals Cont. from Pg. 1 to close March 22 unless there are enough tenants to justify keeping it open. ARVEY “BUTCH” ETIENNE HENNIGAN BROUSSARD SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION The Creole distribution Arvey “Butch” Hennigan, Etienne “T-Boy” point continues to be open 58, of Westlake died Sunday, Broussard, 78, died Friday, Friday and Sunday from 11 Feb. 26, 2006, in Fort Worth, Feb. 24, 2006, in a local care a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday Tex. center. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mr. Hennigan was born in He was a native and life EOC is continually working DeRidder and lived most of resident of Cameron and to bring in more food, sup- his life in Westlake. He was a Sweetlake. He was a commer- plies, and tools. If anyone graduate of Westlake High cial fisherman and a profes- needs to pick up supplies for School. He attended welding sional hunting guide for 18 an elderly or homebound per- school and had been a mem- years. He retired after 20 son, they can get a card from ber of Plumbers and years of being a cook on a pro- the Council on Aging to pre- Steamfitters Local 798 for duction supply boat. sent at the center. nearly 40 years. He is survived by his wife, All Cameron Parish resi- He is survived by his son, Ella Broussard of Sweetlake; dents may pick up supplies, Daren Hennigan of Lake two sons, Stephen (Gloria) but are asked to do so only Charles; his daughter, Lisa Broussard of Sweetlake and once per weekend. Some peo- Duhon and husband Michael Gaylord (Raydessa) of ple have reportedly been of Grand Lake; his mother, Gueydan; four daughters, making several visits to the Opal Hennigan of Westlake; Susan (Ray) Mahon of center every weekend, and his fiance, Bonnie Moran of Hamshire, Tex., Irma (David) this practice will not be Fairmont, W.V.; two grand- Breaux and Janet (Andrew) allowed. children; one sister, Judy Scott, both of Lake Charles, Volunteers are needed to Moreno of Houston; and one and Cheryl Powell of JOHNSON BAYOU High School held its Homecoming Jan. 20 at the Sulphur Aquatic operate the distribution site, brother, George “Mike” Sweetlake; 14 grandchildren; Center. The classes of 1965, 75, 85, 95, and 2001 were honored. The Rebels were host since the Lexington, Ky. fire- Hennigan of Westlake. two step-grandchildren; fighters who have been help- to the Northside Christian Academy. The Homecoming Court is shown above: freshman ing are leaving Sunday. Civic Funeral services will be at seven great-grandchildren; Chelsea Greer, daughter of Gayla Roberts and Chris Greer; senior Kaitlin Storm, daugh- 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, in seven sisters; one brother; organizations and individuals ter of Terri Menard and Kurt Storm; junior Holly Simon, daughter of Belinda and Jesse are invited to help. the Johnson Funeral Home and one half sister. Simon; sophomore Destiny Sonnier, daughter of Rhonda Morrison and Steve Sonnier; Chapel. Rev. Finers Cryer will His funeral was held senior Kayla Barentine, daughter of Patty and Ivan Barentine; junior Shaylyn officiate. Burial will be in Sunday, Feb. 26, in Johnson Westlake Memorial Gardens. Funeral Home. The Rev. Broussard, daughter of Tracey Erbelding and Shase Broussard; freshman Christian Charles McMillin officiated. Viator, daughter Shannel and Scott Viator; senior Sabrina Sandifer, daughter of Juanita and Dusty Sandifer; and sophomore Kandace Young, daughter of Trudy and Paul Controversies--Cont. from Pg. 1 Young. operate its own clinic without asked about recreational advised you to make this board has asked for the being attached to any hospi- speckled trout fishing. Lampton now move,” he said. “Lee expansion in order to take tal. Fishing guide Jeff Poe and Champagne has told us a lot advantage of an opportunity Jones pointed out that representatives of Hackberry in Okinawa of things since the storm. A to place a rural health clinic grant funding is available Rod and Gun Club presented lot haven't happened.” in that area, which currently now, due to the hurricanes, both sides of the issue of Marine Corps Cpl. William A solution to the problem has no medical facilities. that has never been available whether to reduce the present J. Lampton, Jr, a 2000 gradu- was suggested by Billy McGee had asked for a before. She said the window limit of 25 to 15. ate of Bell City High School, Crabbe, with the State of public meeting to discuss the Bell City, recently reported of opportunity is narow for Poe said there are plenty of The Cameron Pilot can Louisiana. Saying, “Nobody issue, but no residents attend- applying for these grants. fish, and a reduction will hurt for duty with Marine Aviation has intentionally lied to any- ed the meeting. McGee said She offered to help the his business since it is only for Logistics Squadron 36, be found online at: body...the intent was to help notice was not given in time Johnson Bayou area in any Calcasieu Lake, not the rest of Marine Corps Air Station www.dequincynews.com the parish, not to hurt you,” for people to attend. Jennifer plan they have to get medical the state. Buddy Oaks of Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. /pilot/ he offered to set up a meeting Jones, representing the dis- care to the area. Hackberry Rod and Gun said Lampton joined the with the proper officials and trict, said flyers were placed the fishery has declined in the Marine Corps in January Richard to try to resolve the in the area a week before the MOSQUITO CONTROL last 4-5 years, and a survey of 2002. It is updated every issue. meeting. REPORT 3000 of his customers showed weekend. Howard Romero told the In response to many com- that 82% would support the HOSPITAL EXPANSION board that a vote taken this plaints about mosquitos, the decrease. Saying, “The people of summer to fund the operation Cameron Parish Mosquito The Jury is being asked to Propane Service Johnson Bayou are not in of a clinic would assuredly Abatement District reported take sides on the issue. favor of having a clinic,” Juror fail. “Don't hurry up,” he said, that a new spray plane has Nifty, Nifty Sonny McGee effectively “Let us take time to look at been ordered and is currently OTHER REPORTS Look Who ended the quest of the South other options.” McGee said he being fitted with spray equip- Road royalty payments Cameron Hospital District to had been told by the West ment. It should be delivered were down two thirds in expand operations west of the Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital between March 15 and April January from last year, Turned 50! Calcasieu River. The hospital that Johnson Bayou could 1. The cost of the plane is reported Darrell Williams, FOR HOMES BEYOND $579,225, which has been Jury accountant. This was to THE GAS MAINS borrowed. be expected, he said, since its Winter weather conditions payment was based on oilfield • Tanks Sales & Service __ New & Used severely limit the ability of production at the time of the the district to spray. hurricanes. • Space Heaters Conditions that prohibit The parish has received We Service All Makes & Models spraying are: Winds in $2.2 million in FEMA reim- • Gas Heaters excess of 10 mph, rain or fog, bursements so far; a more • Gas Logs In Lake Charles temperatures lower than 60 complete report is due next degrees, and daylight. week at the regular meeting. Nevertheless, trucks are on Some insurance money has LAKE ARTHUR Shetler Lincoln Mercury the road whenever conditions been received, but many 478-1720 Or 1-800-460-5461 3201 HWY. 14 permit. Even board members claims are still pending, BUTANE CO. have been driving at night to according to Parish Treasurer (Formerly Gas Appliance) help with the problem. Bonnie Conner. Love, Rain guages and light The parish barns that were 1227 RYAN ST. - LAKE CHARLES Cindy & Swarm alarm. traps have been ordered and damaged will need to be The termites are coming. will soon be in place. Due to advertised for bids. Project 1-800-256-1287 Family lack of facilities and lab Worksheets have been done Call 478-7826 equipment, the district is very by FEMA to replace the build- OR 439-4051 limited in the amount of dis- ings. ease surveillance it can per- A cooperative endeavor McKenziePestControl form. agreement with Cheniere THE HOME PROTECTORS Energy will be voted on at the mckenziepestcontrol.com SPECKLED TROUT regular meeting on Monday. J & R Trackhoe Keith Dubrock, Owner • 717 Gulf Street, Lake Charles LIMITS It provides for Cheniere to How many are too many? pay the parish $300,000 per Serving Southwest That is the question being year for three years to fund a Service Louisiana Since 1951 parish planning and develop- ment department. 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South Cameron POOL B Items are FIELD 1 9:45 a.m. South Cameron High School News vs LaGrange. returned 11:00 a.m. Glenmora vs SOFTBALL NEWS Invitational JV Tournament Three of the items washed LaGrange. up in the drift on the Big VARSITY GAMES will be on March 3 at OD 12:15 p.m. South Cameron South Cameron 6, Sam Johnson Complex in Lake Pasture Road at Big Lake vs Glenmora. have been claimed following Houston 0. Pitcher: Laken Charles. The tournament The championship game Mock (1 hit shut out). Hitters: schedule as follows: the publishing of their pic- will be at 1:45 p.m., which will tures in the Pilot last week. Christian McCall 2 for 4; 2 be the winner of each pool. runs; 1 RBI. Shelby Willis 4 FIELD 1 Mrs. Mary Lou Joanen for 4; 2 runs; 3 RBIs. 4 p.m. South Cameron vs who had the items said that SENIOR NEWS Alvin Ray Mudd claimed the South Cameron 5, South Kinder. Senior picture selections Beauregard 0. Pitcher: 5:15 p.m. LaGrange vs mounted alligator head and from Lifetouch should be com- Stephanie LaBove claimed Laken Mock (2 hit shut out). Sulphur. pleted by March 15. Hitters: Christian McCall 2 6:30 p.m. South Cameron the handpainted bench. Both Seniors and their parents objects had floated for a dozen for 4; 1 run; 3 steals. Shelby vs Barbe. will meet in the school cafete- Willis 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 7:45 South Cameron vs or more miles across the ria at 6 p.m. on March 8. marsh from the Creole area. HR. Laken Mock 1 for 2; dou- Westlake. FAFSA forms and scholar- ble. Haley McCall 2 for 3; 2 However no one has yet ship applications can be claimed the small dog found JOHNSON BAYOU High School recently selected the runs. D’Nae Desonier 1 for 2; FIELD 2 picked up from Mr. 1 run. 4 p.m. Sulphur vs Vinton. in the same area. He is Students of the Year for 2006. They are shown above: Broussard. The FAFSA form believed to be a cross between fifth grader Allison Romero, daughter of Howard and South Cameron 14, 5:15 p.m. Grand Lake vs must be completed by all Westlake 3. Pitchers: Kelsi Vinton. a Jack Russell and a terrier. Fran Romero; eighth grade Janice Trahan, daughter of seniors who will qualify for Mrs. Joanen said that if Melissa and Carl Trahan; and twelfth grader Katie Young, Kiffe, Amanda Wicke (4 6:30 p.m. Grand Lake vs TOPS. innings). Hitters: Meagan Sulphur. the owner does not claim the daughter of Paul and Trudy Young. Trahan 2 for 2; 3 runs; double 7:45 p.m. Grand Lake vs dog she will be willing to give SCHOOL CALENDAR him to someone who will give & triple. Laken Mock 2 for 3; LaGrange. March 3: Cameron Parish 1 run; 2 RBIs; 2 doubles. him a good home. She can be JV Softball Tourney at OD reached at 598-3236. Johnson Bayou to hold Haley McCall 1 for 3; 2 runs; FIELD 3 Johnson triple. Shelby Willis 1 for 3; 1 4 p.m. Westlake vs Barbe March 4: Cameron Parish run, 1 RBI, double. Blair 5:15 p.m. Westlake vs Varsity Softball Tourney at Check financial kindergarten registration Belanger 1 for 1; 1 run, 1 RBI, Kinder. OD Johnson; Baseball Reeves double. D’Nae Desonier 1 for 6:30 p.m. LaGrange vs (away) 1 p.m. planners’ Johnson Bayou High proceedings to secure them as 3; 3 runs, 1 RBI, triple. Halley Vinton. March 6: Baseball Johnson School will hold kindergarten soon as possible. Application Willis 1 for 3; 1 run, 2 RBI’s, 7:45 p.m. Barbe vs Kinder. Bayou (Hackberry) 3:30 p.m. backgrounds registration Thursday, March forms for birth certificates double. Pool A teams are South 9 at 10 a.m. in Hackberry may be obtained from any March 10: Sulphur Softball According to experts at At the JV St. Louis Cameron, Kinder, Barbe, Tourney. High School’s library. U.S. Post Office. Tournament the Lady Westlake. Pool B teams are the Certified Financial Children entering kinder- Mrs. Laurie Jones, R.N., March 11: Sulphur Softball Planner Board of Standards Tarpons placed first. Grand Lake, Sulphur, Vinton, Tourney; Literary Rally garten for the 2006-2007 ses- Cameron Parish School South Cameron 15, Iowa LaGrange. Inc. (CFP Board), personal sion must have been born on Nurse, will be attending the 2. Pitcher: Kimily Bourriaque. Cameron Parish financial planning can be a or before Sept. 30, 2001. roundup to talk to parents Top Hitters: Shelby Willis 2 Invitational Varsiy Cholesterol complex process. It includes Children entering first grade about immunizations now for 3; 2 runs, 2 RBIs, double. Tournament will be on March insurance planning, employ- must hvave been born on or required by law before a child Kassie Benton 1 for 1; 1 run, 3 4 at OD Johnson Complex in ee benefits planning, invest- before Sept. 30, 2000. begins school. Please bring RBIs, 1 triple Lake Charles. comes not ment planning, income tax Parents who plan to regis- your child’s immunization South Cameron 10 planning, retirement plan- ter children must bring a cer- record for review by Mrs. Vinton 0. Pitcher: Haley POOL A just from food ning and estate planning-all tified copy of a birth certifi- Jones at the time of the McCall. Top Hitters: Haley FIELD 2 of which are interrelated. cate, immunization record, roundup. Willis 1 for 1; 1 run; 1 HR, 1 9:45 a.m. Grand Lake vs Did you know that choles- Consumers should be wary of terol comes from two primary social security card, and proof It is not necessary that the RBI. Kaysha Fontenot 1 for 1; Westlake. any seminar that claims to of residence for each child to child you are registering be 1 run; 1 double. Haley McCall 11:00 a.m. Vinton vs sources? It is absorbed from offer a single comprehensive the food you eat and it is nat- be registered. 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THIS IS ONE of two camper trailers that were destroyed by fire at a camper park at the end of Devall Road in Hackberry on Monday, Feb. 20. The owners were working in this area but were out of town at the time of the fire. There were no injuries. The ROTORCRAFT LEASING has been working on this new heliport since before Hackberry Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire. Hurricane Rita. They were back at it immediately after the storm, and the facility, locat- ed on Trosclair Road, is nearing completion. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) a regular basis again. I still Hackberry News H’berry Rambler Cont. from Pg. 1 have a sister and friends Letters to the Editor there. I followed the goings-on By Grace Welch in the parish ever since. Westlake, Dwayne and wife National Endowment of the Courthouse ful for those who recognize (Since much of Hackberry Helen of Franklin, Tenn., and Arts as the recipients of the that her mere survival is a survived it has been given a IN SERVICE Edgar and wife Wanda of prestegious 2002 National testimony not only to her lot of prominence.) I am able Sgt. Edward Morris, hus- Mauriceville, Tex. He was Heritage Fellowship. This was crying strength and stability, but to keep up after the terrible band of Caryn Renee Morris, preceded in death by his wife, award is the nation’s highest also to her people who have tragedy and see to some father of Teddy and Ricky Cecile Fabacher and two honor in folk and traditional Dear Editor: loved living in this parish for extent, how things are coming Morris, left Feb. 23 for three sons, Gerald and Edwin, Jr. art. The Day the Courthouse so long? along. With much apprecia- months of training at Fort When Edwin’s father In 2004, Edwin and Cried . . . I suppose it is also possible tion. Leavonworth, Ky. He is the son- moved them to southwest Luderin were inducted into It was Feb. 22, 2006, that the weeping was caused /s/ George Krumm in-law of Pat and Roland Louisiana, young Edwin the Living Legends program approaching the five month from the cement structure, Watkinsville, Ga. Kershaw of Houston, Tex., and heard of a fiddle player, sponsored by the Acadian anniversary of the devastat- very cold without the boiler, the grandson-in-law of Irene Luderin Darbonne. He was Museum of Erath in the ing effects of Hurricane Rita, not warming her up quickly Kershaw and Grace Welch of playing western swing music. LeCafe’ de Musse & Cajun that our Courthouse cried. enough to prevent condensa- Reader likes Hackberry. This was a different sound on Jam Session. Weeping from the ceilings, tion, but I prefer to believe a fiddle than he was accus- Edwin first learned to walls and floors, it was evi- that this grand building that Pilot online GLAD TO BE BACK tomed to. The two began play- strum a small guitar he dent that whatever caused I work in is like a mother . . . To all my family and friends ing together and before long bartered for when he was 16. her emotions, she was crying. grateful, tearful, longing for in Hackberry, I am glad to be were playing dances and His first song was a cajun Was she remembering the her children to return to her, Dear Editor: home. I stayed with my oldest saloons. This was 1930. In number his grandfather night of Sept. 23 and the her parish and their home- Just a quick note, thank- daughter and husband, Pat and 1933, Edwin and Darbonne taught him. That guitar is morning of Sept. 24, 2005, land. May her survival give ing you for posting the fraud Roland Kershaw of Houston, formed a band that has today in the possession of the and the horrible effects of this you strength and encourage- scam in the Pilot. What did I since Hurricane Rita. Pat endured for more than 70 Country Music Hall of Fame hurricane? ment to make the decision to get for calling the fraud dept. brought me home on Feb. 7. years. in Nashville, Tenn. Edwin Or was she crying in grati- return home. It won’t be in Washington DC, a letter The band’s name is the donated it to them when he tude that her people had Cameron without you! thanking me and wanting me Hackberry Ramblers; the and Darbonne made a docu- evacuated and were safely out /s/ Carla Richard to contribute 20 bucks! What named derived from the rural mentary for their archives of harms way? is wrong with that picture? Johnson B. community of Hackberry, and were inducted into the Was she remembering all It is so nice to be able to where both men lived at the Nashville Country Hall of those who died in 1957 during Former H’berry read the Pilot on line, instead Honor List time. They have been fea- Fame. Hurricane Audrey? of waiting two weeks for my tured on CNN, The Today Music would eventually Or was she crying in grati- resident writes Pilot! The following Johnson Show, Dallas Morning News, become only a hobby and a tude for all those who sur- Keep up the great work! Bayou High School students Entertainment Tonight, New way of earning extra income. vived Audrey, especially those Dear Editor: /s/ Sissy N Childers were named to the Banner and York Times, Rolling Stone, He became an electrician by who found refuge within her I came to Hackberry with Honor Rolls for the first semes- USA Today, Chicago Tribune, trade. In 1956 his company walls? my mom and dad (Chester ter of school. Men’s Journal, The Oxford sent him to the Panama Was she thinking about and Pauline Krumm) early American and many other Canal to head up a project the mess on the bottom floor August, 1950. I don’t think Seeking info on BANNER ROLL publications. that would convert the Canal and the havoc to the electric, the Pilot was published at Logan Gage Badon, They have played before Zone from 25 to 60 cycles. It water and sewer systems that that time. We were all very old house Alexander Reese Boudreaux, presidents of the United was a job that would last service her? happy when it started. I even Braxton Gabriel Hebert, Drew States and on the Grand Ole more than three years. Or was she tearful for received it when I attended Dear Editor: James Kyle, Shae Alexus Opry. They have performed at When his work took him to those who ran to her rescue college in Natchitoches. We are looking for an old Cramer, Kory Luke Kyle, Super Bowl 1996, the New Venezuela in the arly 1940s, and began the long and When my wife and I moved article about the LSU Allison Renee Romero, Orleans Jazz and Heritage he returned to find that the tedious work of restoring her out of state in June of 1964, I AgCenter Office located in Kristopher Allen Trahan, Festival, the Newport Folk Ramblers had acquired to her normal stately self? no longer received it. We Cameron. Our office was the Harmony Michelle Trahan, Festival, and the Chicago another guitar player. Not to Was she crying in fear for would get certain articles old Bonsall Museum before Destiny Delane Sonnier, Jazz Festival. The Ramblers’ be excluded, he learned to the possibility of being aban- mailed by my family. When we moved into the office. Justine Nichole Trahan, Sunny 1997 release “Deep Water” play the piano. He then doned and moving away to Rita hit and I found it being Please let me know where I Jean Trahan, Katie Ann gained them a Grammy nom- rejoined the band as a piano “higher” ground? published on-line I was so can find any information. Young. ination where they appeared player. When he recognized Or was she ever so grate- happy to be able to read it on FEMA is looking for this on MTV with Kelsey he could learn to play differ- information. Thanks for your HONOR ROLL Grammer and the Hansons. ent instruments, he began to help. Candace Brooke Clark, In 2002, the band debuted in pick up on this talent. He /s/ Angelia Conner Kaitlyn Hope McNiel, Kevin Europe, playing at the learned to play the accordion International Cajun Festival and harmonica. The Wayne Harrington, Daria Jane Cameron Jinks, Hunter Gabriel McGee, in Holland and the Country His last performance was Tristan Ethan Trahan, Rendezvous in France, in November 2005 in Baton Keylee Young, Alexis Sierra returning to France in 2003 Rouge. PILOT Call, Skylar Jade Jinks, Blake for yet another performance. Anthony Badon, Bailey Jo The Ramblers were also Bourriague, inducted into the Louisiana Customer Services Marcus Scott Fontenot, Cajun Music Hall of Fame Zachary Paul Hebert, Dylan and Edwin was inducted into Complete the appropriate section(s) below and mail entire coupon to: Gabriel Morrison, Britney the Canjun French Music THE CAMERON PILOT, P.O. Box 995, DeQuincy, La. 70633-0995 Michele Bourriague, Jami Lee Association of Louisiana, Inc., Allow Two Weeks For Processing. Leboeuf, Lake Charles Chapter “Cajun Jessie Nacole McGee, Music City.” Edwin and Change of Address? 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Page 5, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., March 2, 2006 Where are they now? Nell tells By NELL COLLIGAN

This week we have anoth- er e-mail from Vince Theriot. He wanted to mention that his wife’s parents, Larry and Geraldine LaBove, lost their home in Creole. While wait- ing for their FEMA trailer, they stayed with their son, Brad. Now, they are staying near Ned and Crystal Wilson’s home in Lake VOLUNTEERS JACK and Donna Isbell (center and left) Charles. They have pur- arrived in Cameron two weeks ago from Utah. The couple VOLUNTEERS FROM California and Hackberry help the St. Martin's Lutheran Church chased a manufactured home spend four months of each year traveling in the warm of Sugarland, Texas hand out supplies in the rain at Hackberry High School Feb. 25. The and will be moving it to southern states, and decided to help with hurricane church team also took applications for help with cleaning and debris removal in Creole soon. recovery this year. They happened on Cameron quite by Hackberry. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) During the week I visited acident, but when they saw the destruction they knew the Louisiana Archives Index they had found a place to stop. They have been living at of Cameron Parish. The Camp Cameron and helping Boyd and Louetta Nunez School board accepts Sports Biographies section has sto- (right) repair their house in Oak Grove. ries of many early Cameron (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) Roundup Parish settlers. It was so bids on portable bldgs. interesting to read about BASEBALL Frank Sweeney whose life Volunteers give help to By CYNDI SELLERS dents on Aug. 21 and end on Grand Lake 4, Oakdale spanned the years from 1859- June 1. 3. Stephen Smith went the 1936. The Cameron Parish The personnel list for all distance for the Hornets, If your ancestors were Creole family rebuilding School Board held a special schools for the 2006-2007 recording 8 strikeouts. Top early settlers of the parish, meeting Tuesday afternoon to term was presented and hitters were Heath Romero, 2- you might want to add their By DINAH LANDRY ly his most endearing quality. consider several matters adopted. It provides for a full 2; Hunter Leger, 1-2; and story to the archives. I feel He achieved his Master's including buildings for South teaching staff at South Smith, 1-2 with a double. sure Kathy Tell will be happy Boyd and LouEtta Nunez Degree from Gonzaga Cameron High School and Cameron in Creole (Campus Grand Lake 11, Welsh 6. to help you. The Archives web of Creole were distraught University in Spokane and his personnel for the coming year. A) and a smaller K-5 staff at Ryan Monceaux threw for the site can be reached at: when they viewed their home thesis was on Leadership and The board will consider the South Cameron in Grand Hornets, striking out 9 bat- http://www.rootsweb.com/~us of 49 years following the dev- Volunteerism. This lead him future of the Cameron Lake (Campus B). A few posi- ters. Top hitters for Grand genweb/la/cameron.htm astation of Hurricane Rita. to Louisiana and the devas- Elementary, South Cameron tions are still open. There Lake were Stephen Smith, -12 That’s it for now, folks. I As they looked around the tated area of Cameron Parish. Elementary, Audrey were only six positions elimi- with a homerun and 3 RBIs; will be in Lafitte Tuesday for ridge they saw that their He is well versed in electri- Memorial, and Central Office nated, and these were resig- Levi Stevenson, 1-2; and a family barbecue, so I am home was one of few that cal work, construction and sites at its March 13 meeting. nations that were not filled. Heath Romero, 1-3. sending the column in on could possibly be repaired. carpenter work. He and his Bids were received from Support staff for next year Monday instead of Tuesday. Little did they know that they lovely wife Carole plan to seven companies to provide has not been announced. SOFTBALL By the time you get your would receive help in the form keep in touch with their new portable buildings for the Resignations were accept- South Cameron 5, South Pilot, Mardi Gras 2006 will be of a friend from Canada. family. South Cameron K-12 school. ed from Sandra Hession, Beauregard 0. Laken Mock history and we will be knee- Greg Snider, a 51 year old Greg has grown to love The proposals covered several South Cameron High teacher, struck out 13 batters as the deep in Lenten season. adventurous, highly motivat- Cameron Parish as he is an options including 28 or 36 effective on her retirement Lady Tarpons shutout the 2A Incidentally, we still don’t ed individual born in outdoorsman and appreciates months lease and outright June 2; Mindy Jo Dye, CES runner-up Lady Ks. Top hit- have last week’s Pilot. I know Invermere, BC, arrived in late the beauty of the parish even purchase, with an option for teacher; and Gernine Mailhes, ters for South Cameron were now why they call it “snail- January and has spent the in times of disaster. He enjoys one-time relocation in the Johnson Bayou High teacher, Christian McCall, 2-4 with mail.” month being Boyd's helper duck hunting, camping, hik- event of imminent storm dam- effective Feb. 24. Brandy run and 3 stolen bases; Shelby Please send your news to: and LouEtta's inspiration. ing, water and snow skiing age. The board decided to Jinks, JBHS food tech, was Willis, 1-3 with a homerun, 302 Trailwood Lane; Greg, now a full fledge mem- and snow mobiling. He plans review the various options granted a leave without pay RBI, and run; Mock, 1-2 with Lafayette, La. 70508. Phone: ber of the Nunez family, to make duck hunts in the and make a final decision at through June 2. a double; Haley McCall, 2-3 337-988-5395. enjoys challenging himself near future with Boyd. the March 13 meeting. The Board voted to adver- with 2 runs; and D’Nae [email protected]. and his zest for life is definite- The school calendar for tise for cafeteria equipment Desonier, 1-2 and a run. 2006-2007 was adopted, with for JBS and SCS for next year. South Cameron 14, double, RBI, and run; Haley Lake was shutout 7-0. The school set to begin for stu- Westlake 3. Kelsi Kiffe and McCall, 1-3 with a triple, RBI, Lady Hornets had the bases Baseball is the only Amanda Wicke pitched for the and 2 runs; and D’Nae loaded in the fifth, but a dou- field of endeavor where Lady Tarpons. Top hitters Desonier, 1-3 with a triple, ble play ended the inning. a man can succeed three I have never let my schooling interfere with were Meagan Trahan, 2-2 RBI, and 3 runs. Ashley Toups was 1-2. my education. --Mark Twain with a double, triple, and 2 DeQuincy 7, Grand times out of ten and be runs; Laken Mock, 2-3 with a Lake 0. Laken Dugas struck considered a good per- double, 2 RBIs; and a run; out 10 Lady Tiger batters, but former. -Ted Williams Blair Belanger, 1-1 with a it wasn’t enough as Grand DUPONT SEWER SYSTEMS, INC. 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Page 6, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., March 2, 2006 LEGAL NOTICE Medicare CLASSIFIEDS program set

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How to La. 70601 337-310-5280 Ext METAL OUTLET Metal and that I have been convict- apply for extra help benefits 261, Home Phone & fax: 337- Roofing ~ Carports ~ Metal ed of Crime Against Nature through Social Security, 3. Angela Guidry Nickie Guidry 598-2573 1/11tfc Buildings ~ Patio Cover Kits ~ (prostitution) in July 1999 Information on how to select a C’s & Z’s ~ Custom Trim ~ RV My address is 389 Joe Dugas drug plan, and information on HI FRIENDS in Cameron & Equipment Covers ~ Metal Rd, Hackberry, La. 70645. where to go for face to face Guidry sisters awarded Parish! If you are interested in Doors ~ Windows. 337-625- Offender: /s/Tanith Baxter benefits counseling. buying or selling houses/prop- 2778. 2241 E. Napoleon, Date: Feb. 16, 2006 INFORMED is a program erties, please call me. Sulphur. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 (RUNS: Mar 1, Mar. 8) of the Southwest Louisiana university degrees RE/MAX Realty Pros at 478- am-5 pm, Sat. 7 am-12 noon. Area Health Education 2668 or 274-9996. 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Atmospheric, Environmental 2005 from the University of and Water Resources from South Florida in Tampa, Fla. South Dakota State She is currently working at MOBILE HOMES HELP WANTED Outdoors University in Brookings, S.D. U.S. Trust Company in FOR SALE: 2005 Indies HELP WANTED: Rita's Her research focused on Sarasota, Fla. as an invest- Mobile Home 16X80, 3 bed- Restaurant opening soon in By LOSTON MCEVERS developing relationships ment associate. She is cur- room, 2 bath. Oakwood cabi- Cameron. Now hiring man- between the concentration of rently a level III candidate in nets, 9 foot ceilings, dishwash- agers. Restaurant experience phosphorus in soil and the the Charter Financial er and other appliances is preferred but not essential. LOTS OF DUCKS and should start spawning concentration of phosphorus Analyst Program. included. 12X12 exterior Competitive pay. If you want We spent another gloomy around the last week of March, loss in surface runoff in east- Nickie attended Grand porch and other extras added to return to Cameron for work, weekend, cold-hot-fog and unless we still have cold ern South Dakota, and the Lake High School from to interior of trailer included. give us a call at 337-439-0707, rainy. It seems every weekend weather. results have led to a change kindergarten through the Located in Grand Lake on ask for Mr. Davis. 2/22-3/22c. is the same, however not bad Spring will begin March 20, in the manure management ninth grade and graduated Clyde's Lane to be at all, compared to what we so for those of you who have guidelines developed by the from South Cameron High moved.More information call went through in September farm ponds, it’s time to start South Dakota Department of School. She recieved her 337-794-6484. 2/6 & 2/25c NOTICE 2005. fertilizing. I know most all the Environmental and Natural Bachelor of Sciences and Finance degree from the E. J. NOTICE: A MATURE I got a chance to visit the ponds as well as our marshes Resources for the issuance of Ourso College of Business at Lady is looking for the same to old home place in Grand in lower Cameron Parish were permits for confined animal LSU in 2003. share her home and light Chenier last week, and I filled with saltwater, so if feeding operations. Nickie is the daughter of chores. Transportation and noticed quite a few ducks, there’s fish left, will we still While at SDSU, Angela Four parish Mr. and Mrs. Ricky (Michelle) references required. No rent! including pintail in the Big have a spawn? received awards from the Guidry of Sweetlake and Mr. No utilities! Call 433-8885. Burn marsh. I drove on in to Last week, Toledo Bend South Dakota Association of and Mrs. Francis (Kathy) sites said 3/1p. Grand Chenier and decided to was only 69 percent full at Environmenal Professionals, go all the way to North Island. 165.11 mean sea level. I’m the Delbert Robbins Basco of Creole. She is the granddaughter of Lena (the SWLA OWNED & I was shocked to see all the planning on being there for Scholarship, and was the late Albert) Guidry of endangered Christian operated roofing ducks close to Hwy. 82 from two or three days, so maybe I 2004 Outstanding Graduate Sweetlake, Mr. and Mrs. company. Licensed, bonded & Rockefeller’s east end to the can give you an up-to-date on Student recognized by the Martin Theriot, Sr. of Creole, insured. Reasonable rates. North Island road. They were how’s fishing there. North Central Extension- The Calcasieu Preser- Ms. Katherine Johnson Call Earl Ryder at 582-3399. feeding in the shallow waters Industry Conference. vation Society recently Upon graduation, Angela Theriot of Lake Chalres, and released its annual list of the 2/22p just past the oak trees. It was NEW ITEMS a beautiful sight to see. I’ve noticed lost of new has accepted an Mr. and Mrs. Whitney “11 Most Endangered Historic Environmental Scientist posi- Baccigalopi of Grand Chenier. Structures and Sites in products for 2006 anglers. The • Sabine Pass Lighthouse. SPRING NEAR Thermacell now comes in tion at East Dakota Water She is the great-granddaugh- Southwest Louisiana.” Four “Perhaps the oldest public Development District in ter of Aurelia Suire of of the sites are in Cameron Wood ducks broods begin to Realtree Hardwood Green. structure in Southwest appear, while mottled ducks This unit is effective in ward- Brookings, S.D. The district Jennings. Parish. Here is what the Louisiana, this brick sentinel covers a ten county area and Society said about each: begin nesting. It’s time to ing off mosquitoes, gnats and is at the very corner of the clean and hang hummingbird flies. The unit has always put is responsible for managing to pursue her M.S. in • Natural wetlands and state. The Cameron water related issues in the Environmental Science. She chenier ridges of Cameron feeders, and we’ll see Easter out gas that was undetectable Preservation Alliance actively Bluebirds begin building to wild game, but now it will Big Sioux River. She is the received her M.S. in 2002 and and Calcasieu parishes. “The seeks support and input, and coordinator for a multi-mil- while there conducted a can- state’s coastline has been nests. Although we won’t see also be invisible to them. This works hard to care for and many red or yellow flowers will be great for our turkey lion dollar project aimed at cer risk assessment study in altered by the hurricane; redevelop this symbol of the reducing sediment and fecal Calcasieu Parish. human development in these south of the Intracoastal hunters, as turkey season area. It deserves our sup- Canal, the humming birds will opens in March. coliform bacteria loadings Angela is the daughter of areas must be sustained and port.” into the Big Sioux River. The Mr. and Mrs. Ricky (Michelle) must not contribute to possi- surely be looking, so hang your The turkey season dates for • Historic homes of feeders. Louisiana are: Area A-March river is used for drinking Guidry of Sweetlake and Mr. ble land loss.” Cameron Parish. “Houses water as well as boating and and Mrs. Francis (Kathy) • Camp culture in Weather should begin 25-April 23; Area B-March 25- built in the 1800s and early warming up, hopefully and the April 16; and Area C-March fishing. Basco of Creole. She is the Cameron and Calcasieu 1900s from Johnson Bayou Angela attended Grand granddaughter of Lena (the parishes. “The traditional northern migrating blue- 25-April 2. The thermacell is and Grand Chenier have been winged teals will pass through 98 percent effective in a 15x15 Lake High School from late Albert) Guidry of Louisiana coastline was a cul- damaged and their owners kindergarten through the Sweetlake, Mr. and Mrs. ture of its own-the so-called our area, returning from the area. are challenged to rebuild and tropics, and stop by our 10th grade and graduated Martin Theriot, Sr., of Creole, ‘Cajun Riviera.’ Will limits to recover.” from South Cameron High Ms. Katherine Johnson growth and rebuilding set by Louisiana coast for rest and BOAT SAFETY CLASSES feeding, before going on north- Anyone born after Jan. 1, School. She received her B.S. Theriot of Lake Charles, and flood plains, FEMA, and in Biological Sciences from Mr. and Mrs. Whitney insurance mean the end of ward. 1988 must take a safe boating Sports fishermen will see class, before operating a boat McNeese State University in Baccigalopi of Grand Chenier. ‘having a camp by the 1999. While working toward She is the great-granddaugh- water?’” white bass begin to spawn, that has a motor over 10 largemouth bass begin nesting horsepower. her B.S., she spent one sum- ter of Aurelia Suire of The Lake Charles Power mer conducting research on Jennings. Squadron will have a one day new medicines to treat tuber- Angela’s son, Dalton Safety Boating Class on culosis. Bryant, is a third grader in MATCHING Saturday, March 4, at 8:30 Angela stayed at McNeese the Brookings School District. a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Power Squadron Building. The loca- DOWN PAYMENT tion is past the I-210 boat PART-TIME HELP NEEDED launch. These classes are free, and RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE ASSISTANT Hurry & Save! a light lunch will be provided. For more information, call Grand Lake/Sweetlake Waterworks We Will Match You Up To Ship to Shore at 474-0730. Districts #11 is now accepting applications AROUND THE BEND for the position of Receptionist/Office $1,000 DOWN* On... The Reel Sportsmen Bass Club held a tournament that Assistant. Must be at least 18 years of age saw David Piersat catch a 7.15 with a valid drivers license. Microsoft ....2005 MODELS ....2006 MODELS bass on a rattletrap and pick- Word/Excel knowledge helpful. Apply in Including: ing up his five fish limit weigh- Including: ing 16.56 pounds. Fishing in person at: Cameron Parish Waterworks Expedition & F-150 Trucks Expedition, F-150 Trucks, Fusion, two to seven feet of water, he District #11, 111 Dennis Lane, 337-598- Freestar, Escape, 4 Door Explorer also used jerk baits. The second place team of 3439. * Must Finance With Ford Motor Credit - With Approved Credit - Limited Time Only Brandon Richard and Lucky Holbrook had five bass weigh- Cameron Parish Police Jury does not dis- ing 15.50 pounds. These were criminate on the basis of race, color, age, brought in with rattletraps and also in two to eight feet of sex, handicap, national origin or political water in the grassy area. or religious opinions. Teddy Gordon, a Cameron RUN: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 & 9 (F 38) native, came closest to the two pound bass build up pot. He caught his bass on rattletraps fishing on windy points.

LACASSINE REFUGE — NOTICE — Folks I talked to at Lacassine Refuge have said Cameron Parish Water and Wastewater is accept- that the refuge will be open on ing applications for a Secretary/Bookkeeper. March 15, that includes the Tony Trahan Alice Dugas Joey Bourque Applications are available at 111 Dennis Lane in Sales Manager pool, and also outside the pool. Sales Representative Sales Representative State regulations on bass lim- Grand Lake, La. at the office between the hours of its, sizes and possession will apply. It’s the same as last 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. year. General clerical experience needed, computer There will be a public meet- skills required, good telephone etiquette, must be ing on March 9, at 6 p.m., at the Civic Center, in the able to multi task. Must be 18 years of age and Contraband Room, about have a valid driver’s license. Must be a resident of plans for all three refuges, the the Water and Wastewater District No. 1. Sabine National Refuge in Hackberry, Lacassine Nation- All applicatons must be turned in prior to March al Refuge in the Cameron and 10 at 3 p.m. at the Waterworks office located in Lowery areas, and the Cameron Pairie National Grand Lake. The Waterworks does not discrimi- 418 E. First St. • Kaplan, La. Refuge in the Sweetlake area. nate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, handi- The public is invited to the cap, national origin or political opinions. (337) 643-7124 — 1-800-738-2922 March 9 meeting, so try and make it if you can. RUN: Feb. 23, March 2 & 9 (F-37)

Page 7, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., March 2, 2006 Katherine Backlund, Senate, phone 225-342-6145. P.M. Members present: Sandra D. 2006 as printed. Teacher, Hackberry High School, /s/ Noble E. Ellington Ford, Dale LeBoeuf, Guy Murphy On motion of Mrs. Theriot, recommend waiving Act 715 SENATOR NOBLE and Vernon Primeaux. Absent: seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Requirements for her based upon E. ELLINGTON Wilson Conner. Board approved the payment of the need to relocate out-of-state Legal Notices CO-CHAIRMAN Sandra Ford called the meet- bills and the monthly Financial resulting from Hurricane Rita and /s/ Roy Quezaire, Jr. ing to order and led everyone in Statement received in the Finance her eligibility to retire. REPRESENTATIVE ROY the Pledge of Allegiance. meeting. RESIGNATIONS: SPECIFICATIONS FOR right laws of Louisiana and the QUEZAIRE, JR. Dale LeBoeuf made a motion On motion of Mr. Howerton, Monica Hill, DIGITIZING CAMERON United States and any reproduc- CO-CHAIRMAN to adopt the minutes and the seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board Lunchroom Tech, Cameron PARISH RECORDS DAMAGED tion or duplication without the RUN: Mar. 2 (M 1) financial statement for the month approved the request for permis- Elementary School, recommend BY HURRICANE RITA prior consent of the clerk of of November. It was seconded by sion for the superintendent and/or accepting her resignation effective Background: The Cameron Cameron Parish is prohibited by PUBLIC NOTICE Guy Murphy and carried. his designee to explore acquisition at the close of the day January 23, Parish Clerk of Court is request- law. In compliance with Act #467 of A motion was made by Vernon of flood, rising water from rain, 2006 pursuant to her request. ing bids to digitize various records RUNS: Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2 - F 19 the 1999 Legislature regarding Primeaux, seconded by Dale and water damage insurance cov- Ida Whetstone, Sweeper, that were damaged by the flood- open public meeting laws, regular LeBoeuf and carried to hire erage for school facilities at Grand Lake School, recommend waters from Hurricane Rita. The ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS meetings of Cameron Parish Lonnie Harper to apply for a grant Hackberry and Grand Lake accepting her resignation effective records include Index Books, 17464 Waterworks District No. 9, for the from USDA for the water district. including excess coverage as pre- January 18, 2006 pursuant to her Mortgage Books, Civil Suit Sealed bids will be received for year 2006, are to be held as fol- Vernon Primeaux made a sented in the Finance meeting. request. Records, Criminal Records, the State of Louisiana by the lows: motion to put Roman Theriot on On motion of Mrs. Theriot, ACCRUED AND EXTENDED Probate Records, and Division of Administration, Office A. Meetings will be held last leave until needed. It was second- seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board LEAVE: Miscellaneous Documents which of State Purchasing, 1201 N. 3rd Sunday of each month. ed by Guy Murphy ad carried. approved a request for permission Mary Ann DeBord, Teacher, were housed in the Cameron St., 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, P O. B. Time and place of meeting Dale LeBoeuf made a motion for the superintendent and/or his Cameron Elementary School, rec- Parish Courthouse in Cameron, Box 94095, Baton Rouge, set at 4:00 p.m. Cameron Parish to amend the 2005 Budget, it was designee to explore acquisition of ommend permitting her to use Louisiana. Louisiana 70804-9095 until 10:00 Water District Nine Office, seconded by Guy Murphy and car- builder’s risk coverage for the accrued sick leave and extended The records to be digitized A.M., on March 28, 2006, for the Temporary Office, Bell City, LA. ried. Johnson Bayou and South sick leave pursuant to the were inundated by the rising and following: C. Change of Meeting or call Guy Murphy made a motion to Cameron High School Projects as Louisiana Revised Statutes dur- receding Gulf waters during the HIGHWAY 384 HYDROLOGIC for special meeting will be pub- adopt the 2006 Budget, it was sec- presented in the Finance meeting. ing her period of disability as veri- passing of Hurricane Rita. At the RESTORATION lished in offices of the district, at onded by Vernon Primeaux and On motion of Mrs. Abadie, sec- fied by physician statements. current time the records are locat- CS-21 ROAD REPAIRS least twenty-four (24) hours prior carried. onded by Ms. Theriot, the Rebecca Vidrine, Librarian, ed in Fort Worth, Texas at BMS FOR to such meeting Dale LeBoeuf made a motion Committee received a request for South Cameron Elementary Catastrophe Services awaiting DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL D. In case of extraordinary to accept the proposal from permission for the superintendent School, recommend permitting her shipment back to Cameron Parish. RESOURCES emergency, such notice shall not William Elliott and Associates for and/or his designee to entering to use extended sick leave pur- The records are dried but are cov- CAMERON PARISH be required, however, the public the 2005 audit report. into a surface lease agreement suant to the Louisiana Revised ered in silt and sandy muck, as Proposal Number: M 26208 DL body shall give such notice of the A motion was made by Guy with owners of property adjacent Statutes through April 11, 2006 well as having some residual Solicitation Number: 2205673 meeting as it deems appropriate Murphy to pay the monthly bills, to school facilities. contingent upon physician state- mold, which is the result of the Complete Bidding Documents may and circumstances permit. it was seconded by Dale Leboeuf On motion of Mrs. Abadie, sec- ments. inundation. be obtained from: E. In case of extraordinary and carried. onded by Mr. Sanner, the Board SABBATICAL LEAVE: It is the intent of Cameron OFFICE OF STATE emergency, such notice shall not A motion was made by Vernon approved a request from White Baron Thomas,Teacher, South Parish to have recovered records PURCHASING be required, however, the public Primeaux, seconded by Guy Oak Operating Company, L.L.C. to Cameron High School, recommend digitized and imported into the CLAIBORNE BUILDING, body shall give such notice of the Murphy and carried for the meet- have reciprocal use of a pipeline to granting his request for medical Governmental Research & 2ND FLOOR meeting as it deems appropriate ing to adjourn. flow production from the Cutler #2 sabbatical during the 2006 – 2007 Information Data Systems 1201 NORTH THIRD STREET and circumstances permit. /s/ Guy Murphy well to the Cameron Parish School school Session based upon his (GRIDS) land record indexing and BATON ROUGE, LA 70804 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Approved Board facility and likewise to flow physician’s statement and his eligi- imaging system currently in use in Attn: Pamela Allen CAMERON PARISH Guy Murphy-Vice President production from the Cameron bility Status pursuant to the the Cameron Parish Clerk of Email: [email protected] WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 9 RUN: March 2 (M-8) Parish School Board #2 to Cutler Louisiana Revised Statutes. Court’s office. All images must be Fax: (225) 342-8688 RUN: March 2 (M-2) facilities as presented in Finance RETIREMENT: formatted and organized to meet Phone: (225) 342-8019 PROCEEDINGS meeting. Christine Garber, Teacher, the import specifications of the SITE VISIT IS REQUIRED. NOTICE FOR BIDS February 13, 2006 On motion of Mrs. Abadie, sec- Johnson Bayou School, recommend GRIDS system. The successful A Mandatory pre-bid confer- Waterworks District No. 9 of The Committee met on this onded by Mrs. Theriot, the accepting her request for retire- vendor will be required to arrange ence will be conducted on this pro- Cameron Parish is seeking bids on date at 3:00 p.m. with the follow- approved the request for permis- ment effective June 2, 2006. the shipment of the records from ject at the jobsite on Tuesday, its Official Journal for the fiscal ing members present: Loston sion to advertise for bids for the ACCRUED SICK LEAVE: BMS to their production facility March 14, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. year of 2006-2007. Bids must be McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne following items to be used in the Gene Reynolds, Recommend for the digitization process. All Attendance is required in order to submitted to the Board of Sanner, Patty Morris, Pat 2006 – 2007 school session as pre- payment of up to 25 days of prospective bidders are required to submit a bid proposal. Supervisors no later than 4 p.m., Howerton and Rachel Abadie. sented in the Finance meeting. accrued and Unused Sick leave on have a representative visit BMS to All bids must be accompanied on March 26, 2006 after which the Absent: Marvin Trahan. Janitorial Supplies the occasion of his retirement pur- inspect the records prior to sub- by bid security equal to five per- bids will be opened by the Board. On motion of Mr. Howerton, Paper Goods suant to the Louisiana Revised mitting their bid. cent (5%) of the sum of the base Bids should be mailed to: seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Duplicating Paper Statutes. Specific Requirements for bid and all alternates, and must be Waterworks District No. 9, 113 Committee approved the agenda. Non-Food Supplies for School On motion of Mr. Howerton, Digitizing Cameron Parish in the form of a certified check, Dennis Lane, Bell City, La. 70630. The Board was introduced to Food Service seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Records cashier’s check or Bid Bond. RUN: March 2, 9 and 16 (M-3) the Student of the Year Winners On motion of Mr. Howerton, Board approved to suspend the 1. Bidders are required to Surety represents that it is listed for Cameron Parish School Board. seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board rules regarding personnel. physically inspect the records to on the current U. S. Department of SP# 17487 5th Grade Winner – Ms. approved the adoption of a resolu- Roll Call of Vote: be digitized prior to submitting a Treasury Financial Management NOTICE TO BIDDERS Madison Shove, Hackberry High tion developed by bond counsel YEAS: Mrs. Morris, Mrs. bid on this project. A written state- Service list of approved bonding Sealed bids will be opened and School and senatorial staff members Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner, ment confirming the inspection companies and that it is listed publicly read by the Purchasing 8th Grade Winner – Ms. regarding the legislation to contin- Mrs. Abadie and Mr. Howerton. must be included as part of the bid thereon as approved for an Section of the Division of Heather Girlinghouse, Grand ue the levy of the 10 mill ad val- NAYS: None response. amount equal to or greater than Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., Lake School orem tax as presented in the nd. ABSENT: Mr. Trahan 2. All oversized index books, the amount for which it obligates 2 Floor, Suite 2-160, (P.O. Box 12th Grade Winner – Ms. Finance meeting. Motions and roll REASSIGN OF DUTIES: which pages measure 12.5 by 18 itself in this instrument. No Bid 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mandy Michalko, Hackberry High call votes were made by sections Sue Mhire, Reassign of the inches, must be scanned at 300 Bond indicating an obligation of at 10:00 A.M. for the following: School within the resolution as well as duties of Mrs. Sue Mhire to include DPI, 8-bit grayscale. Each page of less than five percent (5%) by any File No. M26211D, Bid No. On motion of Mrs. Theriot, englobant and the englobant vote replacing Ms. Michelle Trahan each index book must be indexed method is acceptable. 2205837-Natural Gas System (a seconded by Mr. Howerton, the recorded herein is representative who was moved to payroll. including the following fields: The successful Bidder shall be mandatory pre bid meeting to be Committee received the monthly of each vote. Toni Kay Sibille, Reassign the Book Type i.e., Conveyances, required to furnish a Performance held at the job site on 3/7/06 at financial statement and the report Roll Call of Vote: duties of school secretary/book- Mortgages, Marriages, etc. Book and Payment Bond written by a 10:30 am.), Mar. 16 of payment of bills. YEAS: Mrs. Morris, Mrs. keeper at Cameron Elementary Name, the date range and alpha company licensed to do business in Bid proposal forms, informa- On motion of Mr. Howerton, Theriot, Mr. McEvers, Mr. Sanner, School to include replacing Mrs. range of the index book. Tab Louisiana, in an amount equal to tion and specifications may be seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Mrs. Abadie and Mr. Howerton. Sue Mhire. Name, the alpha range of the tab 100% of the Contract amount, and obtained by accessing the bid Committee received a request for NAYS: None On motion of Mr. Howerton, inside the book. Page Type, index who is currently on the U.S. number in LaPac at permission for the superintendent ABSENT: Mr. Trahan seconded by Ms. Abadie, the Board page or index-entry page. Page Department of the Treasury www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or and/or his designee to explore On motion of Mrs. Abadie, sec- approved the superintendent’s rec- number, the number written on Financial Management Service from the purchasing section listed acquisition of flood, rising water onded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board ommendation to reassign Mrs. Sue the top of each page. Where page List. The bond shall not be accept- above. No bids will be received from rain, and water damage approved the comments received Mhire and Mrs. Toni Kay Sibille as is not written, the assumed page ed if written for an amount after the date and hour specified. insurance coverage for school facil- from the superintendent pursuant noted above and to begin cross- number must be indexed. Index exceeding the amount listed in the The right is reserved to reject any ities at Hackberry and Grand to the audit of school accounts for positional training/duty assign- Book images must be delivered as Treasury Financial Management and all bids and to waive any Lake including excess coverage. the period ending June 30, 2005 as ments to facilitate security of oper- Multipage TIFF in original Service List. informalities. On motion of Mrs. Theriot, presented in the Finance meeting. ations for the district. Also, grant- scanned resolution, and separate- Bids shall be accepted only DENISE LEA seconded by Mr. Howerton, the On motion of Mr. Sanner, sec- ed the superintendent authority to ly as PDFs. Before making the from Contractors who are licensed Director of State Purchasing Committee received a request for onded by Mr. Howerton, the Board schedule release time for central PDFs, the Multipage TIFF must under La. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for FAX (225) 342-868 permission for the superintendent approved the superintendent’s rec- office staff members as follows: be reduced to an optimal balance the classification(s) such as, RUN: Mar. 2 (M5) and/or his designee to explore ommendation pursuant to the Two days each in March, April between image file size and image Highway, Street, and Bridge acquisition of builder’s risk cover- engagement of an auditor as pre- and May; close the office on June readability. For example, a 70% Construction and/or specialty of CAMERON PARISH age for the Johnson Bayou and sented in the Finance meeting. 9th, June 16th, June 23rd and quality factor and 150 DPI Permanent or Paved Highways WATERWORKS DISTRICT South Cameron High School On motion of Mr. Howerton, June 30th; and return to the regu- Multipage TIFF may be ideal. and Streets (Concrete). No bid NO. 7 Projects. seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the lar schedule on July 1, 2006. Vendor is responsible for deter- may be withdrawn for a period of MINUTES On motion of Mrs. Abadie, sec- Board approved the second read- Rationale: After Hurricane mining these values and submit- thirty (30) days after receipt of Cameron Parish Waterworks onded by Ms. Theriot, the ing of the Resolution on Testing Rita, the central office staff ting samples. Multipage TIFF bids. District No. 7 met in regular ses- Committee received a request for Program Policy and promotional returned to full-time status on images must be single page image When this project is financed sion on September 20, 2005 at 5:00 permission for the superintendent criteria for the 2005 – 2006 session October 17th; and, other employ- files. PDFs must be organized into either partially or entirely with P.M. at the Waterworks District and/or his designee to entering as permitted by the Louisiana and ees returned to their assignments multi-page PDFs by document. State Bonds, the award of this Office in the Village of Creole, into a surface lease agreement the US Departments of Education as calendared and scheduled, See definition of documents below. Contract is contingent upon the Louisiana. Members present: with owners of property adjacent based upon their assessment of beginning October 31, 2005. The PDFs must be placed into folders sale of bonds by the State Bond Sandra Ford, Wilson Conner, Dale to school facilities. the impact of Hurricane Rita. above noted request simply pro- in a hierarchy by Book Type, then Commission. The State shall incur LeBoeuf, Guy Murphy and Vernon On motion of Mrs. Abadie, sec- On motion of Mr. Howerton, vides some equity for office person- Book Date Range, then Tab Name, no obligation to the Contractor Primeaux. Guest: Wendy Savoie onded by Mr. Sanner, the seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board nel. then the PDF named by the docu- until the Contract Between Owner and Kent LaBove. Committee received a request approved the On motion of Mr. Sanner, sec- ment name. Documents are and Contractor is fully executed. Sandra Ford called the meet- from White Oak Operating second reading of the Resolution onded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board defined as follows: Inside of an STATE OF LOUISIANA ing to order, led everyone in the Company, L.L.C. to have recipro- on Promotion of Students in received a report from the superin- index book tab, the pair of index DIVISION OF Pledge of Allegiance, and called cal use of a pipeline to flow pro- Grades other Than Fourth and tendent regarding the status of pages is a single document named ADMINISTRATION roll. duction from the Cutler #2 well to Eighth as permitted by the school attendance, insurance and “Index.” This is the first document OFFICE OF STATE Guy Murphy made a motion to the Cameron Parish School Board Louisiana State Department of funding, restoration of campuses, inside the tab. Each odd-num- PURCHASING do away with the reading of the facility and likewise to flow pro- Education. instruction areas, school facilities, bered page inside a tab begins a DENISE LEA minutes and the Financial state- duction from the Cameron Parish On motion of Mrs. Abadie, sec- and relationships to disaster and new document. The name of each DIRECTOR OF STATE ment. It was seconded by Wilson School Board #2 to Cutler facili- onded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board relief agencies. of these documents is the odd page PURCHASING Conner and carried. ties. approved the second reading of the On motion of Mr. Sanner, sec- number formatted into four posi- RUN: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 & 9 (F 32) A motion was made by Vernon On motion of Mr. Howerton, Resolution Approving Application onded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board tions, right-justified, with leading Primeaux to pay the monthly bills, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the of the Reduction in Force Policy adjourned until the special board zeros. This naming system applies NOTICE it was seconded by Dale LeBoeuf Committee received a request for with adjustments from one to two meeting on February 28, 2006 at to both index files and file names. OF PUBLIC HEARINGS and carried. permission to advertise for bids for years for future consideration and the LSU Ag Center at 3:00 P.M. 3. All regular sized documents STATEWIDE FLOOD Wilson Conner made a motion the following items to be used in with the addition of making the APPROVED: i.e. civil suit files and miscella- CONTROL PROGRAM to adjourn, it was seconded by the 2006 – 2007 school session. provisions applicable to certified /s/ Loston McEvers neous documents measuring 11 by AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION Dale LeBoeuf and carried. Janitorial Supplies personnel consistent for all other LOSTON MCEVERS, 17 inches and smaller must be AND DEVELOPMENT /s/ Guy Murphy Paper Goods employees. PRESIDENT scanned at 300 dpi, 8-bit grayscale PRIORITY PROGRAM Approved Duplicating Paper On motion of Mr. Sanner, sec- CAMERON PARISH due to the marginal quality of the PORT CONSTRUCTION AND Guy Murphy, Vice-President Non-Food Supplies for School onded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board SCHOOL BOARD original documents. Each docu- DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY RUN: March 2 (M-6) Food Service approved the second reading of the ATTEST: ment type is to be indexed by the PROGRAM On motion of Mr. Howerton, Resolution on Teacher Pupil Ratio /s/ Douglas L. Chance suit number, and plaintiff and To review the Statewide Flood CAMERON PARISH seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the wherein pupil-teacher ratios do DOUGLAS L. CHANCE, defendant parties to the suit. Control Program, the Airport WATERWORKS DISTRICT Committee received a report pur- not exceed the ratios set forth by SECRETARY 4. All oversize plats, which Construction and Development NO. 7 suant to the adoption of a resolu- BESE policy. CAMERON PARISH generally measure 24 by 36 inch- Priority Program and the Port Cameron Parish Waterworks tion developed by bond counsel On motion of Mr. Howerton, SCHOOL BOARD es, are to be scanned at 400 dpi, 8- Construction and Development District No. 7 met in regular ses- and senatorial staff members seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the The following ordinance was bit grayscale and indexed by the Priority Program as follows: sion on November 11, 2005 at 2:00 regarding the legislation to contin- Board approved the changes to offered by Mr. Pat Howerton and subdivision name, owner name, BATON ROUGE, LOUIS- P.M. at Waterworks District No. 11 ue the levy of the 10 mill ad val- Cameron Parish School Board seconded by Mr. Dwayne Sanner: and or the section, township, and IANA: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March Office in Grand Lake, Louisiana. orem tax. “Policy File: II Testing Program” ORDINANCE range coordinates, which ever is 14, 2006, Louisiana State Capitol, Members present: Sandra Ford, On motion of Mrs. Theriot, as presented in the January 9, An ordinance providing for the relevant to the information con- House Committee Room 6 Guy Murphy, and Dale LeBoeuf. seconded by Mr. Sanner, the 2006 meeting. creation of a school district within tained on the plat. In addition the These Public Hearings will be Absent: Wilson Conner and Committee received comments On motion of Mrs. Theriot, the corporate limits of the Parish plats are to be reproduced back conducted in accordance with Act Vernon Primeaux. Guest: Wendy from the superintendent pursuant seconded by Mrs. Morris, the of Cameron, State of Louisiana, onto 11 by 17, 38 pound archival 351 of the 1982 Regular Session of Savoie. to the audit of school accounts for Board approved the superinten- and defining and describing the paper and bound for use in the the Louisiana Legislature by the Sandra Ford called the meet- the period ending June 30, 2005. dent’s recommendation since the boundaries thereof. Clerk of Court’s office. House and Senate Legislative ing to order, led everyone in the On motion of Mr. Howerton, emergency period due to BE IT ORDAINED by the 5. Bidders must be experienced Committees on Transportation, Pledge of Allegiance, and called seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Hurricane Rita has been officially Parish School Board of the Parish in Digitizing Courthouse Records Highways, and Public Works and roll. Committee received comments terminated by the State of of Cameron, State of Louisiana in the State of Louisiana. Each in accordance with Acts 451 and Dale LeBoeuf made a motion from the superintendent pursuant Louisiana, consider deleting a sec- (the “School Board”), acting as the bidder must include a reference 452 of the 1989 Regular Session of to accept the reading of the min- to the engagement of an auditor. ond agent of record status for fed- governing authority of the Parish list of at least five Louisiana the Louisiana Legislature by the utes, it was seconded by Guy On motion of Mrs. Theriot, eral, state, and/or local agencies in of Cameron, State of Louisiana, for Parish Clerk’s of Court for whom House and Senate Legislative Murphy and carried. seconded by Mr. Sanner, the the absence of the superintendent school purposes, that: they are performing the above Committees on Transportation, A motion was made by Dale Committee adjourned. as previously approved by the Roll call vote on the ordinance type services. A description of the Highways and Public Works. LeBoeuf, seconded by Guy APPROVED: Board in its regular meeting on section: Unanimous Yeas; Absent: type of digitizing, and specific The purpose of these Public Murphy and carried to charge the /s/ Loston McEvers October 10, 2005. Marvin Trahan information as to which type of Hearings is to review the flat fee for water services for the LOSTON MCEVERS, On motion of Mrs. Theriot, SECTION 1. Acting under and service they are performing is Statewide Flood Control Program, period of August 29th thru PRESIDENT seconded by Mrs. Morris, the by virtue of the authority conferred required. Additionally each vendor the Airport Construction and September 23rd. It was decided CAMERON PARISH Board approved the following per- by Chapter 3, Title 17 of the must submit a reference list of at Development Priority Program that at the next month’s meeting a SCHOOL BOARD sonnel items: Louisiana Revised Statutes of least three Louisiana Parish and the Port Construction and discussion would take place on ATTEST: Personnel: The following per- 1950 and other constitutional and Clerk’s of Court wherein they Development Priority Program for when to start the billing process /s/ Douglas L. Chance sonnel actions are recommended statutory authority, there is hereby imported digital images of the Fiscal Year 2206 and 2007. All again. DOUGLAS L. CHANCE, by the Superintendent. created a school district in the type described above into the interested persons are invited to A motion was made by Guy SECRETARY /s/ Douglas L. Chance Parish of Cameron, State of GRIDS Document Imaging be present. Murphy to pay the monthly bills, CAMERON PARISH DOUGLAS L. CHANCE, Louisiana, which school district System. Oral testimony will be it was seconded by Dale LeBoeuf SCHOOL BOARD SUPERINTENDENT shall include and embrace all of 6. Bids must be submitted in received. However so that all per- and carried. February 13, 2006 LEAVE WITHOUT PAY that territory within the corporate four price categories which are all sons desiring to speak have an Guy Murphy made a motion ot The Cameron Parish School Leona Boullion, Aide, limits of the Parish of Cameron, inclusive of the requirements equal opportunity to do so, it is adjourn, it was seconded by Dale Board met in regular session on Cameron Elementary, recommend State of Louisiana, and that the described above: requested that every effort be LeBoeuf and carried. this date at extending her current leave with- boundaries of the school district a. Price per image for Index made to complete individual testi- /s/ Guy Murphy 4:20 p.m. with the following mem- out pay through March 1, 2006 hereby created shall be co-exten- Books. mony as quickly as possible. Oral Approved bers present: Loston McEvers, based upon her physician’s state- sive with the boundaries of the b. Price per image for testimony may be supplemented Guy Murphy, Vice-President Dwayne Sanner, Dot Theriot, Mrs. ment. Parish of Cameron, State of Miscellaneous Records. by presenting written statements RUN: March 2 (M-7) Rachel Abadie, Pat Howerton and Barbara Conner, Louisiana, as the same are c. Price per image for Plats and comments to the Committee Patty Morris. Absent: Marvin Lunchroom Tech, Cameron presently constituted. d. Estimated Total Cost of by mailing the same postmarked CAMERON PARISH Trahan. Elementary School, recommend Approval of Section 1 motion Project. within ten (10) calendar days fol- WATERWORKS DISTRICT On motion of Mr. Howerton, granting leave under the Family by Ms. Dot Theriot, second by Ms. 7. Successful bidder acknowl- lowing the hearing to the above NO. 7 seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Medical Leave after exhausting all Patty Morris; Unanimous roll call edges accepts, and agrees that the address. If you have any ques- Cameron Parish Waterworks Board approved the agenda. accrued sick leave, February 8, vote; Absent: Marvin Trahan records of the Cameron Parish tions, please contact Alison Pryor, District No. 7 met in regular ses- On motion of Mr. Sanner, sec- 2006 through April 7, 2006 pur- SECTION 2. The school dis- Clerk of Court is to remain the Louisiana House of sion on December 19, 2005 at the onded by Mr. Howerton, the Board suant to the Louisiana Revised trict hereby created shall be known sole property of the Clerk of Court. Representatives, phone 225-219- Waterworks District Office in approved the minutes from the Statutes. The records are bound by copy- 4332 or Sherri Breaux, Louisiana Grand Lake, Louisiana at 4:30 regular meeting of January 9, WAIVER ACT 715: Cont. on Pg.8. Page 8, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., March 2 2006 LEGAL NOTICES Cameron Livestock Show Cameron Parish 4-Hers Cont. from Pg. 7 winners are announced show animals despite Rita and is hereby designated as Johnson Bayou area was dis- 2006 Cameron Parish LeFleur. Hurricane Rita destroyed Parish don’t have anything “Parishwide School District of the cussed. Information will be Livestock Show Champions Champion/Champion LA Parish of Cameron, State of obtained to purchase and/or lease homes, schools and barns left,” Fontenot said. Louisiana,” and as such shall have a building for when Rhonda Bred Percentage Braford Bull when it ripped through Picou’s family has opened all the powers and exercise all the returns back to Johnson Bayou in BEEF BREEDING - Kaysha Fontenot. Cameron Parish last fall. It their home and barn to fellow rights, privileges and authority June. Champion Dairy - Colleen Reserve Champion/RC LA also bruised and battered the 4-H’er and relative Bailey granted by the Constitution and Part time secretary/billing Manuel. Bred Percentage Braford Bull hopes of hundreds of 4-H’ers Richard and her family. laws of this State, to levy ad val- clerk applications will be taken Champion Non Brahman - Justin Trahan. looking forward to showing “We always said we want- orem taxes for the purpose of giv- until February 28th. A special Inf Commercial Heifer - Champion/Champion LA livestock. ed to live together, and now it ing additional support to the meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. Jason Theriot. Bred Percentage Braford maintenance, improvement and on February 28, 2006 to interview “Livestock means a lot to has happened,” Picou said. operations of the public elemen- applications and perform employ- Reserve Champion Non Heifer - Lex Conner. these kids,” said Jake Richard’s home in south- tary and secondary school system ee evaluations. Brahman Inf Commerical -- Reserve Champion/RC LA Fontenot, LSU AgCenter 4-H ern Cameron Parish was in Cameron Parish. With no further business to Joshua Wicke. Bred Percentage Braford agent in Cameron Parish. severely damaged by the hur- Approval of Section 2 motion discuss, Mr. Griffith adjourned the Champion Brahman Inf Heifer -- Braids LaBove. “It’s a big part of the Cameron ricane. Both girls show by Pat Howerton, second by meeting at 8:45 p.m. Commercial Heifer - Jason Champion Hereford Heifer Dwayne Sanner; Unanimous roll The next Waterworks meeting Parish 4-H Club.” Braford cattle. Theriot. -- Rebecca Dupont. Although the event was “We share feed pens, help call vote; Absent: Marvin Trahan will be held on the second Tuesday Reserve Champion Reserve Champion SECTION 3. This ordinance of March 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the months away, Fontenot said each other feed, wash and shall be duly published in the offi- Hackberry Temporary Office. Brahman Inf Commercial Hereford Heifer -- Bryce he started getting calls the water.” Richard said. cial journal of this School Board as Approved: Heifer - Joshua Wicke. Manuel. day after the storm from stu- Her family is now living in provided by law. /s/ Nathan Griffith Champion Beef Master Champion/Champion LA dents and parents asking a camper on Picou’s family’s Approval of Section 3 motion Nathan Griffith-Chairman Bull - Johnathan Richards. Bred Simbrah Bull - Barrett whether the parish livestock property. Prior to that, after by Pat Howerton, second by Ms. Attest: Champion Beef Master Hebert. Rachel Abadie; Unanimous roll /s/ Connie Trahan show would still be held in the storms, Richard was liv- Heifer - Johnathan Richards. January. ing with relatives in call vote; Absent: Marvin Trahan Connie Trahan-Secretary Reserve Champion Beef MARKET ANIMALS SECTION 4. This ordinance RUN: March 2 (M-13) When it appeared the Lafayette. shall be in full force and effect Master Heifer - Daylynn Grand Champion Market show would have to be can- “It was hard. I was used to immediately upon its adoption. BID NOTICE Mhire. Steer - Samantha Little. celed because of the storm’s being out in the country.” Approval of Section 4 motion March 2, 2006 Champion Braford Bull - Reserve Champion Market devastating effects, Cameron Richard said. “We couldn’t go by Pat Howerton, second by Ms. The CAMERON PARISH Jolie Boudreaux. Steer - Kaitlin Theriot. Parish 9th grader Larayne outside and ride four-wheel- Dot Theriot; Unanimous roll call SCHOOL BOARD will receive Reserve Champion Grand Champion Parish Picou said she also was dev- ers, and I really missed my vote; Absent: Marvin Trahan BIDS FOR School Food Service Braford Bull - Johnathan Bred Market Steer - Kaitlin This ordinance having been Cafeteria Equipment to be located astated by that thought. horse.” submitted in writing, having been at the South Cameron High Landry. Theriot. “When my dad told me we Fontenot estimates about read and adopted by sections at a School. The bids will be accepted Champion La Bred Reserve Champion Parish weren’t showing, that had a 100 4-H’ers from Cameron public meeting of the School until the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the Braford Bull - Kobi Richard. Bred Market Steer -- Amanda big affect on me,” said Picou, Parish are participating in Board, was then submitted to an Cameron Parish School Board Champion Braford Heifer - Wicke. a 4-H Club member who has the LSU AgCenter’s Livestock official vote as a whole on a motion Office on Friday, March 10, 2006. Jenna Picou. Grand Champion Market shown cattle and pigs since Show. The parish usually had by Pat Howerton, second by A bid form, list of specifica- Reserve Champion/ Lamb - Jedediah Williams. she was nine years old and about 200 4-H’ers compete. Dwayne Sanner, the vote thereon tions, and bid procedures may be Champion LA Bred Braford Reserve Champion Market was as follows: obtained from the Purchasing has always looked forward to Nevertheless, those who School Board Members Department of the CAMERON Heifer - Lancey Richard. Lamb - Shylyn Nunez. parish and state livestock did manage to attend this Yea: Ms. Patricia Morris, PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Reserve Champion Grand Champion Market shows. year’s show couldn’t hide Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, OFFICE, P.O. Box 1548, Cameron, Braford Heifer - Bailey Hog - Garrett Guidry. In the long run, however, their enthusiasm. Ms. Dot Theriot, Loston McEvers, La., 70631; shipping address is Richard. Reserve Champion Market Picou didn’t have to face those “I couldn’t even sleep the Ms. Rachel Abadie 409 E. Prien Lake Road, Lake Champion Brahman Hog - Colby Nunez. fears. With help from the LSU night before we left to come Nay: Charles, LA 70601. Heifer -- Becka Richard. Grand Champion Market AgCenter and her neighbors here because I was so excit- Absent: Marvin Trahan All BIDS must be submitted Reserve Champion Goat - Kelsey Helmer. Abstaining on or before the scheduled time to the north in Calcasieu ed.” Richard said. And the resolution was and date. Envelopes should be Brahman Heifer - Bailey Reserve Champion Market Parish, Picou and others from Richard’s older brother, declared adopted on this the 13th clearly marked, “South Cameron Richard. Goat - Kelsey Helmer. Cameron got to participate in Kolby, also shows cattle and day of February, 2006. High School Food Service Champion LA Bred Grand Champion Parish a parish livestock show, as was thankful to be reunited Douglas L. Chance, Secretary Cafeteria Equipment.” Brahman Heifer - Brett Bred Market Goat -- Javen well as the district and state with many of his friends. Loston McEvers, President The CAMERON PARISH Richard. Little. RUN: Mar. 2 (M 9) SCHOOL BOARD RESERVES the shows. “It gives us a chance for all Reserve Champion Reserve Champion Parish For purposes of the shows, of our friends to get together, right to refuse or cancel any price Brahman Heifer - Madison Bred Market Goat - Madison NOTICE quotation based on the quality of the youngsters were granted because we are so spread Grand Lake Recreation Center goods, availability of products Shove. Shove. hardship requests, and dead- out,” he said. and Spa will resume normal busi- and/or services rendered. Champion Red Brangus Grand Champion Broilers lines were extended. In just one day, life ness hours on March 1, 2006. CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL Bull - Joel Rogers. - Brendan Boudreaux. Calcasieu Parish shared changed dramatically for Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 BOARD Reserve Champion Red Reserve Champion space and judges with 4-H’ers these youngsters. They say a.m. to 9 p.m. By: /s/ Douglas L. Chance Brangus Bull - Dean LaFleur. Broilers - Dean LaFleur. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday DOUGLAS L. CHANCE, from Cameron and combined showing livestock brings Champion Red Brangus Grand Champion Meat their parish livestock shows. some semblance of normality 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. SUPERINTENDENT Heifer - Chad Benoit. Pen - Kaitlin Theroit. Any questions please call 337- Run: March 2 & 9 (M 14) Now the students from to these 4-H’ers in their post- 598-3333. Reserve Champion Red Reserve Champion Meat Cameron said they are Rita world RUN: Mar. 2 (M 10) BID NOTICE Brangus Heifer - Dean Pen -- Brittany Nunez. thrilled to be participating in “It’s the only thing normal March 2, 2006 the LSU AgCenter’s State we have left to do,” Kolby PUBLIC NOTICE The CAMERON PARISH Livestock Show this week Richard said. Notice is given to all attorneys SCHOOL BOARD will receive (Feb. 11-18) in Gonzales – Because of the hardships who have an interest in potential BIDS FOR School Food Service Refuges tell repair efforts litigation with regard to claims by Cafeteria Equipment to be located although it has been a long she endured Picou says she is the Cameron Parish School Board at the Johnson Bayou School. The road to get there. a stronger person. against their insurers for their bids will be accepted until the Hurricane damage Bobby Reed Along the way, they have “It makes me want to failure to pay claims filed against hour of 11:00 a.m. in the Cameron remains widespread across · Break out question and shared more than just the enjoy life more, because life is their insurance companies as a Parish School Board Office on the Southwest Louisiana answer sessions with state space to hold livestock shows. too short,” Picou said. “It result of losses due to Hurricane Friday, March 10, 2006. Refuges and the hazards to and refuge officials. Many also have lost their makes me want to enjoy my Rita. Only attorneys with experi- A bid form, list of specifica- human health and safety are “Hurricane Rita’s storm ence in this type of litigation need tions, and bid procedures may be homes and barns. animals more, because if we apply. obtained from the Purchasing many. To insure public safety, surge damaged access “Ninety percent of our kids wouldn’t have taken our cat- Attorneys interested in work- Department of the CAMERON refuge managers have closed bridges, removed recreational from southern Cameron tle, we would have lost them.” ing for the Cameron Parish School PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Sabine refuge and Cameron facilities, severely damaged Board on a contractual basis OFFICE, P.O. Box 1548, Cameron, Prairie refuge’s East Cove all buildings and other struc- should send their vitas and pro- La., 70631; shipping address is Unit to all recreational activi- tures, damaged or moved Bay is opened for people to salt water as possible. posals to Cameron Parish School 409 E. Prien Lake Road, Lake ties including fishing, crab- marsh vegetation, and left fish in East Cove. “Although rainfall has Board to arrive not later than 3:00 Charles, LA 70601. bing, shrimping, hunting, thousands of acres of debris PM, Friday, March 10, 2005. All BIDS must be submitted “The East Cove unit is been low, water has been Materials may be submitted only on or before the scheduled time wildlife observation and pho- strewn across the hunting closed to all recreational pushed out to the extent pos- by US Postal Service, delivery ser- and date. Envelopes should be tography, and environmental and fishing areas throughout activities, including fishing, sible by north winds through- vice, or facsimile. clearly marked, “Johnson Bayou education and interpretation. the refuge,” said Terry due to repairs that are needed out the winter,” said Narcisse. Materials should be addressed School Food Service Cafeteria “The Administration in Delaine, Sabine National to the sheet pile plugs,” “This action probably saved as follows: Equipment.” mid-February asked the Wildlife Refuge Manager. U.S. Postal Service, Attn: Vita- The CAMERON PARISH Harris said. “When those what fish remain in the Pool.” Congress for $132 million, a “Over five miles of Central repairs are completed, East “We appreciate the assistance Insurance Litigation, Litigation, SCHOOL BOARD RESERVES the portion of which will be used Canal, the main access canal Douglas L. Chance, right to refuse or cancel any price Cove will be re-opened” of Louisiana Department of Superintendent, Superintendent, quotation based on the quality of to help Sabine and our other into Sabine refuge, has been Although Cameron Wildlife and Fisheries Cameron Parish School Board, goods, availability of products refuges rebuild key facilities,” filled in with debris.” Prairie’s Visitor Center and (LDWF) and local anglers P.O. Box 1548, Cameron, LA and/or services rendered. said Don Voros, Southwest A recent hazardous mate- Pintail Wildlife Drive will re- who conducted some sam- 70631-1548. CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL Louisiana Refuges Complex rials (HAZMAT) and debris open March 15th, only light pling to find out what was Delivery Service: Attn: Vita- BOARD manager. “We've got some assessment report by Nixon Insurance, Douglas L. Chance, By: /s/ Douglas L. Chance vehicle traffic will be allowed. remaining in the Pool. serious challenges for sure, and Michel Research No large trucks, RV’s or buses The good news is - the Cameron Parish School, 409 E. Douglas L. Chance, but we know there are still Planning Inc., commissioned Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, Superintendent will be able to use the drive anglers and LDWF biologist LA 70601. Run: March 2 & 9 (M 15) grave needs across the Gulf by the Service, states: until it is completely found and caught numerous Fascimile: Addressed as either Coast our folks and many oth- “Hurricane Rita’s passage repaired. Both the drive and bass during the February of the above to: FAX 337-475-9174. MEETING TO BE HELD ers are working hard to try to deposited over 1,700 acres of the Visitor Center may have sample period, however, sun- RUN: MAR. 2 & 9 (M11) AT GRAND LAKE meet. Thousands of citizens debris piles, containing an temporary closures through- fish, crappie, and small bass FIREMAN’S CENTER are still reeling from the emo- estimated 7 million cubic CAMERON PARISH CAMERON PARISH POLICE out the year due to recon- were absent from the fish tional trauma of losing loved meters of debris on Sabine struction. caught. Fish sampling results WATERWORKS DISTRICT JURY ones, homes and cars. We are National Wildlife Refuge. NO. 10 AGENDA “The Lacassine refuge will be presented during the PROCEEDINGS MARCH 6, 2006 under no illusions about the Nearly 1,400 potential HAZ- marshes, including Lacassine March 9th Public Meeting.” The Cameron Parish 6:00 P.M. breadth of need out there.” MAT items have been posi- Pool were most notably affect- Despite boards being Waterworks District No. 10 met in 1. Call to Order “Even as nearly 50 U.S. tively identified in and ed by the inundation of salt placed back in the water con- Regular session on Tuesday- 2. Pledge of Allegiance Fish and Wildlife Service around these piles, with an water and reduced dissolved trol structures this week, the February 14, 2006 at 6:15 p.m. at 3. Reading of Minutes employees in the southeast additional unknown number oxygen levels,” said Larry water levels will remain low the Hackberry Community Center 4. Presentation – Office of lost much, if not everything, undetected or not visible. in the village of Hackberry, Emergency Preparedness Narcisse, Lacassine National until we receive significant Louisiana, due to Hurricane Rita. 5. Kenny Darbonne – Shaw as thousands of Americans These items are estimated to Wildlife Refuge Manager. rainfall. The Pool will open Members present were: Mrs. Environmental – HMGP did as well, our employees contain between 115,000 – “In addition to the forceful for fishing March 15th, Connie Trahan, Mr. Jessie Simon, 6. Drilling Permits: were out there almost imme- 350,000 gallons of hazardous surge damage throughout all despite these low water lev- Jr., Mr. Nathan Griffith, Mr. Jim a. Suemaur Exploration & diately working to rescue fel- liquids and gases. It is likely of southwest Louisiana, the els. Cox, and Mr. Lloyd Badon. Production, LLC. – Johnson low citizens, clearing roads that without addressing these resulting salt water and Refuge officials remind Members absent were none. Guest Bayou, Sabine Lake, SL 18722 and the like,” Voros went on issues, Sabine refuge will be reduced dissolved oxygen lev- anglers that surface drive attending are listed below: Fire Well No. 1, (proposed revisions for to say. at significant risk of chemical District #10 Board of Directors- access route), Cameron Parish, els have damaged plant and motors 25 hp or less are per- Tony Trahan, Lynn Trahan, and LA. (051105) “We know the first priority and physical damages for animal life. Many species are mitted. They also recommend Edward Hebert. Fire Chiefs Larry 7. Other Permits: is people and their safety,” decades.” intolerant to the highly saline taking a push pole to help Jinks and John Walters, Police a. Jerry Racca – Big Lake, said Voros. “And as our folks Sabine National Wildlife water from the Gulf of Mexico maneuver boats through Juror Sonny McGee, FEMA repre- Section 30, T12S, R8W, (proposed across Louisiana pick up the Refuge will remain closed to and have perished. Dissolved shallow spots. sentative Chuck Haigh, FEMA excavation & fill of approximately pieces and begin putting their the public until these contain- Mitigation representative Dale 2888 cubic yards of native materi- oxygen levels were decreased Refuge employees are lives back together, we want ers are removed. Issues that or used up by the process of working with state and other Farrand, Auditor Mike Elliott, al), Cameron Parish, LA (060301) to be ready for them when need to be addressed include Architect David Moss, and 8. Appointments: decay and the mixing of silt federal agencies to efficiently Engineer Charles Ladner. a. Ambulance Dist. #1 – Chris they once again have the time replacing damaged public throughout the water.” and effectively clean up the It was moved by Mr. Griffith to Mooney – term expired to come to our refuges to restrooms, repairing bridges, “Low dissolved oxygen lev- refuges to make them safe for call the meeting to order. b. Ambulance Dist. #2 – Gwen hunt, fish, crab, shrimp, hike, graveling and leveling park- els are one of the most com- public enjoyment once again. It was moved by Mr. Simon, Constance – term expired and watch wildlife.” ing areas, clearing silt and mon causes of post-storm fish Plans to repair and rebuild seconded by Mrs. Trahan and car- c. Beachfront Dev. Dist. #2 – To learn more about what debris away from boat ramps ried that the minutes be read and Douglas “Mac” Haynie – term and crab kills,” continued refuge infrastructure are is happening on any of the and fishing piers, securing Narcisse. “When oxygen lev- ongoing. When areas are accepted. expired Southwest National Wildlife water control structures, and It was moved by Mr. Badon, d. Fire Dist. #15 – Roy els get too low, fish and other made safe, they will be re- seconded by Mr. Cox and carried to Broussard, Leo Thevis, Bryan Refuges, Cameron Prairie, removing hazardous materi- species such as crabs and opened to the public. If you approve the bills as paid. Weekly, Scott Weekly – terms Lacassine, or Sabine, the pub- als and debris from marshes shrimp can’t get enough oxy- have any questions or con- Auditor Mike Elliott gave an expired lic is invited to a public meet- and waterways. gen necessary for metabolism cerns about the upcoming update on the progress of the 2005 e. Waterworks Dist. #2 – ing to be held Thursday, “The visitor center, offices, and they die.” public meeting, any of the clo- audit. He will continue getting Donald Broussard – term expired March 9th from 6 to 9 pm at and the Pintail Drive were all with Rhonda to complete the audit f. Waterworks Dist. #11 – He went on to say that the sures, or any of the planned the Contraband Room of the damaged and require exten- Service pulled all the boards openings, please call the in a timely manner. Andre Abadie, Jeffrey Jouett, Lake Charles Civic Center to sive repairs,” said Glenn David Moss with Moss Gerald Richard - terms expired from the water control struc- Southwest Louisiana Nation- Architects spoke to the Board on 9. Advertise for Bids: discuss the current status of Harris, Cameron Prairie tures during December 2005 al Wildlife Refuge Head-quar- the proper procedure to a. Homeland Security the refuges, and the path to National Wildlife Refuge to flush out as much of the ters at 337-598-2216. repair/rebuild the Waterworks and Equipment - 2004 Grant the future. Manager. “The surge left Fire Department building. Mr. b. Replacement of Parish Road · Sabine National Wildlife large debris piles, including Moss, along with his engineer Mr. Maintenance Barns Refuge and Cameron Prairie entire houses, littered Ladner will draw up a contract 10.President Authority to Sign: refuge’s East Cove unit will throughout the marshes of and begin work as soon as possi- a. Cooperative Endeavor ble. They advised the board to Agreement – Cheniere Energy remain closed to the public. both the Gibbstown and East repair the existing building would 11. Change Polling Place – · Cameron Prairie Refuge’s Cove Units. Rita caused a mean to repair with current state Precinct 17 – GC Fire Station to Visitor Center and Pintail 10,000-gallon oil release that and fire building codes and didn’t St. Eugene Catholic Church Drive will re-open March we burned off in October. It know if it would be possible. 12. State Uniform 15th. also washed out protection Police Juror spoke to the Construction Code Ordinance · Lacassine National levees along the eastern edge Board about running a water line 13. Debris at Dumpsites – Wildlife Refuge will open for of Calcasieu Lake within the with fire protection to the new Clifton Hebert Sabie Pass Cheniere Facility. The 14. Pay February, 2006 Bills fishing Wednesday, March Cameron Creole Watershed Board is very interested in run- 15. Waterworks Dist. #9 15th Project.” ning the line and will wait for fur- Invoices · Status of fisheries of There have been quite a ther information. 16. Staff Report: southwest Louisiana by few inquiries about whether A temporary office for the RUN: March 2 (M-16) LDWF Fisheries Biologist or not the Grand Bayou Boat