The Cameron Parish 35¢ Fishing Festival set Fri. & Sat. PiAugust 2, 2007lo Vol. 50--No.t 43 Cameron, La. 70631 The 4th annual Cameron that time also. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saltwater Fishing Festival Steel Shot, formerly The weigh station will and Rodeo will be held Friday known as Midnight Special, close at 5 p.m. and fishing Cameron and Saturday, Aug. 3 and 4 at will perform in the pavilion at awards will be presented at the Grand Chenier Park 7:30 p.m. with the grounds 6:30 p.m. pavilion. closing at midnight Festival queens and corpo- extension The festival was held the On Saturday, the festival rate sponsors will be recog- first two years at Cameron will begin at 9 a.m. followed nized at that time. Jetty pavilion but was moved by the queen pageant and A fireworks display will be approved last year due to damages opening of the food booths at held at 9 p.m. there by Hurricane Rita. 10 a.m. The weigh station will Festival entry fee is $2 per The city of New Orleans The fishing rodeo will open at 11 a.m. day with children under 10 and Cameron Parish are begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday The bands playing during admitted free. among local government with the festival getting the day: Teardrops, 12 noon, For more information on agencies that won reprieves underway at 3 p.m. with food Old Habit Band 3 p.m. the Festival call Carl Monday from the interrup- and craft booths opening. The Breaking Ground, 5 p.m.; Broussard at 775-5316 tion of their state funding fish weigh station will open at Kaleb Trahan and Friends, when a legislative panel gave extensions for their required financial reports. Another 250 or more gov- ernment and non-governmen- Rural Clinic to be moved tal agencies that receive money from the state remain By CYNDI SELLERS clinic because it takes to the west side of the parish, delinquent in their compli- Medicaid cases year round. while the parish crews are ance with state financial The South Cameron The item will appear on picking up old storm debris reporting laws. Memorial Hospital hopes to the agenda for the Aug. 6 reg- along parish roads and Those considered delin- move its Grand Lake Rural ular Police Jury meeting, streets, Hebert said. quent face a stalling of all Health Clinic to parish owned along with a final vote on the Sonny McGee said that state dollars until they come property on 80 Acre Drive in roadside parking ordinance permission is being sought to into compliance, including the near future, Police Jurors and regulations for public push seaweed and sand from dollars for road repairs, edu- learned Monday night at information requests. beach cleanup into the large cation programs and state their regular agenda meeting. scour holes at Holly Beach. supplements to police and law Hospital spokesperson RECOVERY REPORT Besides the water becoming enforcement salaries. Jennifer Jones said the hospi- Parish OEP Director green and stagnant, the holes A new provision lawmak- tal is paying very high rent at Clifton Hebert reported that are harboring alligators, he ers added to the state’s bud- the present location, and the the tree removal program is said. get says agencies set to lease ends in October. continuing although it is 2-3 Hebert also reported that receive state money should She said the new location weeks behind schedule due to most parish emergency per- not be able to get those dol- would be convenient for the weather. The trucks are in sonnel have taken the NIMS lars until they either provide residents of the senior apart- Hackberry now, and hope to (National Incident their required financial ment complex to be built be finished with Johnson Management) classes, with audits or financial statements there, and she has heard from Bayou also by the Aug. 31 only a few left to go. Classes or get an extension of those other residents that it would deadline. are scheduled through requirements. not matter if the clinic moves The State DOTD highway December. THIS IS ONE of the photographs which will be includ- The Legislative Audit ed in a new book, “A Place Called Home,” to be pub- north. She also said many right of way debris removal is Parish Planner Ernie Advisory Council granted Calcasieu residents use the ongoing, and will soon move Broussard reported that the lished soon by Janie Turnbull. The photographs, which extensions Monday for four Cameron Square's east build- feature the beauty of Cameron Parish, were made by her dozen entities, including the ing project plans should be late husband, Bill Turnbull. This picture was of Correll’s city of New Orleans, the complete in three weeks. false dragonhead, an endangered flower, photographed Cameron Parish Police Jury, Issues with property lines are in a roadside ditch at Grand Lake. The flower is found in St. Bernard Parish Books, donation given being resolved. only three known locations in the world. Unfortunately, Government and many other The Chenier Pilot (tax pre- the plant has not been seen again since the late 1990s. entities in hurricane-dam- payment) Plan is ready for a aged parishes. to parish schools signing ceremony this month, with most parish entities Suzanne Crow, president tive efforts by individuals and signing on to a bond issue to of the Federation of groups have generated Library to use the funds immediately. Book will feature Republican Women, wel- tremendous outpouring of The West Cameron Port comed Shirley Sadler, vice- support for Louisiana stu- Authority is about to go to president of the National dents and their schools from hold Fri. court with the Lake Charles Turnbull photgraphs Federation of Republican all across the nation. Port Authority over the land Women, and Mary Anne This partnership helped to on which Sempra's Cameron Christie, president of the launch a book drive to help A 64-page picture book ticularly along the Creole programs LNG facility is being built. A Ohio Federation of the Cameron School District showcasing the natural beau- Nature Trail. court date has been set in the Republican Women, to the restock its two elementary ty of Cameron Parish prior to According to Janie Because schools in the 38th Judicial District. area on Monday, July 30, for a school libraries. Members Hurricane Rita is in the Turnbull, Bill’s wife and edi- southern part of Cameron Broussard is meeting with presentation of 2400 books pledged to purchase or donate works. This hardcover book, A tor of the book, this is the first Parish are scheduled to be out the Holly Beach Property collected by Ohio Federation some of the 4,000 books need- Place Called Home, features and only planned printing of a on Fridays, the Cameron Owners Association to try to members to refurbish the ed this fall when the doors of over 100 color photographs A Place Called Home. To Branch Library is planning to reach a consensus on re- libraries of the Cameron the school open in August. taken by the late W. J. “Bill” reserve your copy, please send have youth activities each development planning there, Parish School District. Monetary donations were also Turnbull. $15 plus $3 (per copy) for Friday to give the youths of and a community develop- In addition, a check for given by individual Turnbull, who moved to shipping and handling to Cameron somewhere to go ment plan for the Grand Lake $6000 was presented to Republican Women clubs. Cameron Parish in 1987, fell Janie Turnbill, Turnbill Ink with recreational and educa- 80 acres is being developed. in love with the area and Press, P. O. Box 720447, tional activities. Cameron Parish spent the rest of this life pho- Norman, OK 73070 by Children and teens ages 10 Superintendent Stephanie tographing the wildlife and Saturday, Sep. 15. Please and above can spend their day Rodrigue. scenic beauty of his new home. make checks payable to at the Cameron Library with Also attending the book His photographs, often dis- Turnbull Ink Press. story time, playing board and presentation was National played in the Cameron Pilot To save shipping and han- electronic games, surfing fil- Federation of Republication and other newspapers, have dling fees, you may also tered internet, and making Women Public Relations also appeared in books, calen- reserve your copy and make crafts along with outdoor Committee Relations Com- dars, and magazines, and arrangements to pick it up activities such as volleyball mittee Chairman Suzanne have been used extensively by through the Cameron Parish and playground activities. Connelly. The event was held the Southwest Louisiana, par- Library. Filtered internet and at the South Cameron High homework resources are also School Gym at 1 p.m. R & L available Monday through Carriers, Inc. delivered near- Thursday afternoons. The ly fifty boxes of books trans- 60 players turn out school bus stops at the library ported from Cincinnati, Ohio after school for parents’ conve- at no cost to the organiza- By CHRIS & LAURIE South Cameron will partic- nience. No food or drinks will tions. The final destination MUELLER ipate in the Lake Arthur be served, but tables are for the books was South Jamboree on Thursday, Aug. available for youths who bring Cameron Parish High School. Approximately 60 South 23 at 6 p.m. when they take on their own snacks to the Last year, the Laura Bush Cameron Tarpon football play- East Beauregard. library. Foundation established a ers took the field on Returning to the helm this Cameron Branch Library grant program to restore Wednesday in preparation for year is head coach Parry hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. school libraries along the Gulf the 2007 season. They will LaLande. His coaching staff Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. Coast. In addition, collabora- take team pictures on August includes Baron Thomas, Joe to 4 p.m. on Fridays. Because 10. On Thursday, Aug. 16, the Martarona, Stevie Barnett, library and computer space in Tarpons will travel to Edward Cormier, Berak Noel, limited, parents are strongly Delcambre for a 4 p.m. scrim- Kerry Morrison, and John encouraged to call the library Board to meet mage. Paul Trosclair. at 775-5421 to reserve a spot CAMERON COMMUNICATIONS Public Relations for their child. No child The Johnson Bayou Rural Coordinator, Trina Johnson presented a check for $1,000 under the age of 10 is allowed Health Clinic Board will hold to Carl Broussard, Cameron Parish Clerk of Court. The to be left unattended at the a special meeting Thursday, donation will be used for the 4th Annual Cameron library without adult supervi- Aug. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Saltwater Fishing Festival this Friday and Saturday, Aug. sion. Johnson Bayou High School. 3 and 4 at the Grand Chenier Park.

YVONNE MHIRE, Capital One Cameron Manager, third from left, was recently award- ed the Volunteer of the year Award for her commitment to the community of Cameron. One of her awards was a donation to a non-profit entity of her choice. She has chosen the South Cameron High School Library as the recipient of the Capital One $2000 dona- tion. Accepting the donation on behalf of South Cameron High School Library on July WORK IS progressing on the medical clinic being built in Johnson Bayou by 30, were, from left, Principal Carol “Zeke” Wainwright, School Board President Loston Cheniere Energy. The entire parking lot will be elevated for easy access to the clinic. McEvers, School Superintendent Stephanie Rodrigue, and South Cameron High School (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) librarians Katie Trahan and Eva January. Page 2, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 2, 2007

five sisters, Olive Rutherford of Creole, Corrine Willis of Memorial Funerals Grand Lake, Norma Lee Bourriaque of Lacassine, Barbara Trahan of Lake books told BERTHA LEE HERBERT L. Charles and Mary Ann PARKER BENOIT Trahan of Sulphur; 18 grand- PESCHERET children, 10 step-grandchil- by Library Herbert L. Benoit, 77, died dren; and 18 great-grandchil- on Saturday, July 28, 2007 , dren. Bertha Lee Parker Ten memorial books have in Lake Charles. Mr. Benoit’s funeral was Pescheret, 80, of New been donated to the Cameron Mr. Benoit was raised in held on Tuesday, July 31, at Orleans, a native of Parish Library by the J. D. Creole until moving to Grand St. Eugene Catholic Church Hackberry, died Saturday, and Mae Simon Family hon- Chenier in 1989. After with Father Vincent July 27, 2007. She was a oring the following persons: Hurricane Rita, he lived in Vadekkedath officiating. retired assistant director of Gerald LaBove, Odessa M. Sweetlake. He was a member Burial was in the church Nursing at Charity Hospital Cuviller, Phyllis Domingue, of St. Eugene Catholic cemetery under the direction of New Orleans. She received Olite Nunez, Cecile LaBove, Church of Grand Chenier, of Hixson Funeral Home of her R. N. degree from Hotel Robert Wymer, Dorothy American Legion Post 364 Lake Charles. Dieu School of Nursing. Talbert, Emma Lou Theriot and the VFW. He was a veter- She was the wife of the and Shannon Bruce. an of the Korean Conflict. late Stanley L. Pescheret, The Suzanne Mae and JAMES "BOZO" COX (center), Cameron Parish Mr. Benoit worked in the mother of Andrea Pescheret, Patricia Walther Family also Waterworks District #11, receives a Louisiana Rural oil field industry after his Utility aid grandmother of Jagon participated in several of the Water Association awards for Water System Operator of stint in the Army. He worked Emerson Eldridge, sister of donations. the Year at the annual LRWA Awards Banquet July 18. for Kerr McGee, Superior Oil, the late Richard Jacob Parker Other books donated Presenting the awards were Timmy Lemoine and Rusty Cameron Construction, told here and is survived by sisters, include: Quality Productions and Reeves of LRWA. D’Ann East-Garrett, and Applications are being Super Stars of Stock Car retired from Crain Brothers Donna Tauzin. She was the accepted by the Cameron Racing, Eyewitness Books, in 1993. daughter of the late Cleve Community Action Agency for Religion, Perfect Plants, The Preceding him in death Parker and Azalie Little Low-Income Energy Lady & Sons Just Desserts, was his parents, Eli and Alida Parker East. Assistance Program. To be eli- God’s People, Pot Luck Benoit; his first wife and the Mrs. Pescheret was a Girl gible, all applicants are Suppers, River Road Recipes mother to his children, Scout leader 1957-1970, required to bring: Driver’s III, Lorraine Savoie Benoit; two active in her church and The license, proof of income, last 4 Landscaping with Stone, sons, Gregory and Dexter Red Hat Society. She was a consecutive check stubs or Water Gardens, C. C. Benoit; one grandson, Clyde native of Hackberry and a receipt of AFDC, food stamp Lockwood’s Louisiana Nature “Tootie” Doxey; and his sec- lifelong resident of New print out, S.S.I, veterans V.A. Guide, The Essential ond and third wives, Minnie Orleans. A memorial Mass Survivor’s pension, Social Gardening Encyclopedia, Odom Benoit and Regina was held at Mater Dolorosa Security card, retirement, Weight Watchers New Mhire Benoit. Catholic Church on Saturday, pensions and annuities. Complete Cookbook, Healing Survivors include his four July 28. Interment was pri- Applicants must bring with Vitamins. vate. daughters, Rhonda Sue energy bills if they need assis- Largent and husband Robert tance in paying them, as well of Hackberry, Leola Doxey as social security cards for and husband Clyde of Lake everyone in the household. Charles, Margaret Mims and Applications will be taken husband Milton of Longville at the following locations: Now you and Druscilla Conner and Aug. 14, Klondike Hall, 10 husband Wilson of Grand a.m.-2 p.m. know... Lake; four sons, Patrick Lowery Fire Station 1-2 Benoit and wife Linda of p.m. JAMES "BOZO" COX (center), Cameron Parish Clute, Texas, Lionel “T-boy” Drivers must stop for a If you have any questions, stopped school bus Waterworks District #11, receives a Louisiana Rural Benoit of Ragley, Marlon contact Lana Miller at the Water Association awards for Water System Operator of Benoit of Creole and Bradley Cameron Community Action When a school bus stops to the Year at the annual LRWA Awards Banquet July 18. Benoit of Lake Charles; three Agency Office at 905-6000. stepsons, Kirk Rutherford of load and unload children, Presenting the awards were Timmy Lemoine and Rusty Lake Charles, Craig other drivers must stop at Reeves of LRWA. Rutherford of Grand Chenier least 30 feet from the bus. The and J. R. Rutherford of Seedling trees law requires this whether a Houston; one brother, driver is meeting the bus or Winston Benoit of Lacassine; available now traveling behind it. 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(Paid for by “Brodney (Times Are Approximate) (337) 643-7124 — 1-800-738-2922 for Representative”) Page 3, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 2, 2007 Dugas Fishing It Seems Just Rodeo results Like Yesterday announced The annual Dugas By Keith Hambrick Landing Fishing Rodeo was held July 7 and 8 in Hackberry after having (Cameron Pilot, 4659 ELIGIBLE TO VOTE been cancelled last year due Aug. 1, 1974) HERE to Hurricane Rita damages. With a new election com- Sponsors are listed in an POLICE JURY ing up on Aug. 17, Cameron advertisement elsewhere in REAPPORTIONMENT Parish has a total of 4659 this issue. Reapportionment of voters, according to Miss Fishing Rodeo winners Cameron Parish appears to Wynona Welch, registrar of were: be headed for a showdown voters. Speckle Trout - Jeffery between two conflicting Of this number, there are Weiman, 1st. Jeffery plans: one calling for the cre- 8 Republicans and 20 inde- Weiman, 2nd. ating of seven election and pendents. Flounder - Jerry the other for reducing the The breakdown by wards Cholston Jr. 1st., Clark Cormier 2nd. districts to either four or is as follows: Ward 1-299; Red Fish - Brittney Mills five. Ward 2-699; Ward 3-1751; 1st., Brett Bares 2nd. That was the impression ‘Ward 4 - 652; Ward 5-363; Hardhead Catfish - gathered at a special meet- and Ward 6-895. SOUTH CAMERON High School students Brayden Richard and Brilee Baccigalopi Bobby Calcote. accept dictionaries from Faith Monroe on behalf of all third graders in Cameron Parish. ing of the police jury, its sec- Largest fish - Brittney ond in two weeks, held last GATOR SEASON IN Mills. The Dictionary Project began as a part of a national literacy initiative of the National Friday to discuss reappor- DOUBT Top Angler - Jeffery Federation of Republican Women and was selected as a recovery project by the tionment. Cameron Parish will not Weiman Republican Women of Southwest Louisiana lead by President Monroe. Other members Lyle (Butch) Crain, Ward be able to hold its third of the organization on hand for the presentation were, from left, Tina Mosca with 2 juror and former police annual alligator season this gathered once again to an Congressman Charles Boustany’s office, Nell Hayes, Laura Moody, Beth Morris, Janice jury president, is the chief year unless the Louisiana enjoyable day, each one Areno and Suzanne Crow, who serves as President of the Louisiana Federation of proponent for the seven-man Wildlife and Fisheries bringing a covered dish and Republican Women. plan. Commission is successful in for an added treat consisting (A petition is being circu- getting the federal govern- of boiled crabs, boiled shrimp Christie, South Cameron lated throughout the parish ment to take alligators off its and fried fish. Chefs prepar- High School Librarians backing this plan and asking endangered species list. ing the seafood were Waldon Federation makes Katie Trahan and Eva fro a special election immedi- This was the report made Doxey, Rupert Peveto, Billy January, Superintendent of ately.) to the Cameron Police Jury Doxey, Leo Folse, Bill Guidry donations to school Cameron Parish Schools Charles A. Riggs and Friday by Jerry Jones, its and Lucky Crosby. Stephanie Rodrigue, Normand McCall, ward 5 secretary, who is also a mem- The oldest member of the The Ohio Federation of Principals Stevie Barnett Cameron Parish School and 6 jurors, who filed the ber of the Wildlife and Doxey clan was Robert (Bob) Republican Women, along and Sethie Trosclair, Board President Loston reapportionment suit, seem Fisheries Commission. Doxey of Grand Chenier. The with colleagues from the Principal Carol “Zeke” McEvers, and President of to be in favor of a four or five The alligator population youngest member was National Federation and the Wainwright, First Vice- the Louisiana Federation of man plan. has increased tremendously Howard Hayes Dupuie III, Pennsylvania delegation, President of the National Republican Women Suzanne Action on whatever plans in Cameron Parish during son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard visited South Cameron High Federation of Republican Crow. the jurors decide to back the past 10 or 12 years H. Dupuie, Jr. of Grand School on July 30, to deliver Women Shirley Sadler, probably will be taken at a because of state protection. Chenier. over $36,000 worth of books President of the Ohio special meeting to be held at During the past two years, and a $6,000 check for the Federation of Republican 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, the state has allowed a limit- ROUNDABOUT THE South Cameron High School Women and chairperson of 00000 just two days before the jury ed number of alligators to be PARISH Library. the project Mary Ann must present to the federal harvested in Cameron and The John Walther family This project began imme- magistrate, R. W. Farrar, a Vermilion Parishes, which are vacationing in Arkansas, diately after Hurricane Rita report on the progress is has brought in a large Missouri, and Tennessee. and the donations collected making. income for trappers and over the last 16 months were landowners. used by the Republican Women to purchase books CAMERON EHC PLANS from a needs list prepared by Propane Service FOR TRIP the librarians. Plans were made for the Joining in the presenta- Cameron extension tions were South Cameron Homemakers Club trip to High School Assistant Houston at the July meeting FOR HOMES BEYOND of the club. Mrs. Mudd was appointed THE GAS MAINS chairman of the Little Miss DUPONT SEWER & CONSULTING, L.L.C. • Tanks Cameron contest to be held in October at Cameron CRAIG DUPONT Trust Us . . . • Space Heaters Elementary School. At the conclusion of the OWNER Bourque-Smith-Woodard • Gas Heaters meeting, a shrimp gumbo • Gas Logs was served by hostesses, • Sewer Systems Memorials Mrs. Tony Cheramie and • Grease Traps • Lift Stations Mrs. Harold Savoie. The LAKE ARTHUR meeting was held in the — LICENSED & INSURED — 1818 E. Broad St., Lake Charles home of Mrs. Helaire Hebert. Phone: 337-491-1044 Fax: 337-437-9865 BUTANE CO. Randy Bourque, Office: (337) 439-4431 Owner — New Location — DOXEY REUNION 2221 Hwy. 397 Pager: 337-421-4071 Lake Charles 2329 E. McNeese St. The annual Doxey reunion was held at the Lake Charles Doxey-Vincent VFW Post in 1-800-256-1287 the Cameron Saturday, July 13. Or 439-4051 The descendants of Established 1945 William and Ida C. Doxey

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DAVID HEBERT explained features of a Neighborhood Watch program to an interest- ed group of Johnson Bayou citizens during a meeting last Thursday in the school library. Items discussed were how to be a good witness, caller anonymity, presence of sex offenders, and what to do about drug cases. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) PREPARING A variety of Louisiana recipes Monday for the Republican women from across the country were South Cameron High School parent volunteers Allyson Bourriaque, D’Juana Fontenot, Dana Baccigalopi and Tracy Lannin. Master plan laid out by Shaw group to aid in applying for grant monies The Cameron Parish Re- and after Hurricane Rita. due to its industry and gov- development Plan, due in In broad terms, the plan ernmental offices. He sug- Baton Rouge by September, identifies several "character gested marketing the west was previewed Monday units," areas of the parish side of the parish to Texas night at the Police Jury's that have certain factors in recreational home buyers, agenda meeting. Lucien common. Each area's strong and the Grand Lake area to Cutrera, of the Shaw Group, points are to be emphasized the Calcasieu urban escape which helped develop the and promoted. Of the 219 re- market. He said that even plan along with the Cameron development projects identi- though official projections Parish Office of Planning fied by parish agencies, the say it will take Cameron and Development, laid out ones with the highest priori- Parish 25 years to recover to the master plan which is ty for each area will be tied its pre-storm population of to these "best uses" to apply 10,000, he thinks it can be a THE ROAD HOME program was in Johnson Bayou last Thursday to explain guide- needed for applying for state lines and help residents track the progress their applications. Many were disappointed and federal grants and can for funds. lot faster with proper plan- be used to spur private Cutrera described ning and marketing. to learn that grants for elevation have been placed on hold by the state, due to the investment. It was devel- Cameron as the "beating Generally, the Cameron expected shortfall of funds. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) oped using data from before heart" of Cameron Parish, area will be promoted for industrial development, need blue collar and other attracting jobs and income workers close at hand, so We Welcome Our Friends From for the parish. The Johnson housing and schools in lower Bayou/Holly Beach area will Cameron Parish is an essen- Cameron Parish. . . be promoted for beachfront tial part of the plan as well. housing, also bringing prop- Cutrera struck a nerve REMODEL... erty tax funds into the when he said a secondary parish. Cameron's deep governmental complex was water access could make it as being developed on the REDECORATE... big a port as Fouchon. parish's 80 acres in Grand Reliable Creole and Grand Chenier Lake. Creole Juror Scott REBUILD... have been identified as best Trahan was quick to point Month after month suited for residential and out that senior apartments, Come See What agricultural uses, as is Head Start, the Council on presently the case. 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All of these unit about to be spent to rebuild descriptions reflect what was parish offices in the town of happening in the areas before Cameron as part of the Court Gilbert Rita as well as after the House Square project. Jury ERY IG HANKS O LL storm. AV B T T A Gilbert’s, Inc. DeMary, President Darryl Farque While Cutrera suggested said such a move has never OF OUR SPONSORS Owner that many workers would been discussed. CARPETS FLOORS choose to live in Grand Lake Dugas Landing Annual Fishing Rodeo — Serving Since 1963 — Grand Chenier resident and drive into Cameron for Teddy Broussard and Creole was back July 7th and 8th. It was cancelled industry jobs, Parish Planner resident Jay Rutherford 1055 Hwy. 27 S. 527-9446 or 1-800-200-4250 Sulphur Ernie Broussard pointed out were vocal in their opposi- last year due to Hurricane Rita damage. that industries and the small tion to any plan that Better Material - Competitive Price businesses that service them restricts the ability of resi- DUGAS LANDING IN HACKBERRY dents to move back to lower IS BACK OPEN!! Cameron Parish. The Parents and students of the Ernie Broussard tried to We would like to thank all of our sponsors from allay fears that lower Grand Lake High School Cameron Parish was being Cameron Parish and neighboring friends... abandoned by pointing out Cameron State Bank, Lyndon & Missy, Senior Class of 2007 that all of the highest priori- ty re-development projects YouSingIt Karaoke & D.J.; Jack & Inez Hebert, would like to thank the following businesses and individuals already identified by the Dugas Landing; Lake Charles Tackle, for their generous contributions to our Jury are in lower Cameron Hackberry Seafood, Jerry’s Marine, The Parish. They include Speckled Trout Pub 1, Hackberry, La.; Mouton Graduation Celebration 2007. Cameron Square, Cameron Sand & Gravel, Bass Pro Shop, Beau & Bev Thanks to your generosity, the celebration was a great suc- waterfront, Holly Beach sewer system, dredging of Stiner; Gwen Bourgeous Photography, Sheriff cess! The seniors had a wonderful, safe night they will always the Cameron Loop, and later, Theos Duhon, Currie’s of Hackberry, Brown’s treasure! Monkey Island industrial development. Grocery & Deli, Clerk of Court, Carl Broussard; Thank you to: He said his office is still Benton Equipment, J & J Devall Maritime, All working on the HERO low Abadie, Andre & Rachel Georgia’s Cakes Pumpelly’s Tire Center Star Pontiac, Jerry Nunez for Sheriff; Tim Augustine, Darrin & Leslie Glenn Alexander, Attorney Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers interest loan program for Dupont Farm Bureau, and The Speckled Trout A Piece of Cake Grand Lake Discount Randy Tupper Homes housing in lower Cameron Athlete’s Corner Guillory, Thelma Richard, Kevin Parish, and has been in Club 2, Sulphur, La. Avalon Nails H & H Chemical Robideaux, Ronnie & Grace meetings with Washington Badon Law Firm Hacketts Cajun Kitchen Roly Poly Sandwiches officials about a bridge for THE FISH ARE BITING Benchworks Jewelers Harbor Lights Roxanna’s Skin Care the Calcasieu Ship Channel Billy Navarre Chevrolet J & J Exterminating Roy Bailey’s Construction and Monkey Island. Bolton Ford Jeff Davis Bank Salon Elegance AT DUGAS LANDING!!!!! Boone’s Corner Jewels by Mitchell Sam’s Wholesale Club Broussard, Harold & Sue Jimbill Disposal Sempra Energy (LNG) Brown’s Grocery – Grand Lake Jimbo’s Quick Stop Service Glass Buffalo Wild Wings John Banks Concrete Shear Simplicity Salon Calcasieu Trophies Johnny Carino’s Restaurant Smoothie King Cameron Communications Jones Law Firm Soileau, M/M Bobby Cameron State Bank Keith’s Paint & Body Southern Screen Printing Can you or someone you know benefit by obtaining $55 - $80 worth Carlton Roussell Painting Ken Conner Service & Tires Southern Styles Salon of good nutritious food for only $25.00? Casa Manana Restaurant Kenny Fuselier Flooring Southside Mini Storage Chad Deshotel’s Majestic Homes Kreations Southside Welding Shop If so, then “Angel Food Ministries”, one of the Outreach Programs Cheniere Industries Lake Area Plumbing Stephen Trosclair Construction of Grand Lake Faith Temple is here to serve you. Civil Construction Lake Charles Music Stine’s Lumber Co. Coca Cola La-Tex Rubber Suarez, Richard • AUGUST MENU - $25.00 (Don’t forget to bring a box) Conner / Manceau Construction Leah White/Budget Blinds Sweet Lake Land & Oil Co. (4) 8 oz. Lean Hamburger Steaks; (1) 1.5 lb. Boneless Pork Filet; (1) 1.25 Lb. Turkey Pot Roast; (1) 1 lb. Cox, Valerie & Sadie LeBouef Car Wash SWLA Physicians Services Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast; (1) 1 lb. Fully Cooked Meatballs; (10) 4 oz. Beef & Bean Burritos; (1) 32 oz. Shelf Crain Brothers Lofton, Cain, Gabb, & LeBlanc Subway Sandwiches Crain, Hilda Marshland Equipments Tan Daddy’s Stable Milk; (1) 11 oz. Breakfast Cereal; (1) 6.5 oz. Beef Stroganoff Dinner; (1) 1 lb. Pasta; (1) 26 oz. Pasta Sauce; Crystal’s Hair Salon – Holly Shepherd Michael Bercier, Attorney Targa Resources (1) 1 lb. Green Beans; (1) 8 oz. Pancake Mix; (1) 1 lb. Rice; (1) 10.5 oz. Beef Gravy; (1) 2 lb. Fresh Potatoes; (1) Cypi’s Cake Box McInnis, Judge & Mrs. Terra Cotta’s Bakery & Gift Shop Each, Dessert. Dahlen, Richard & Linda Mike Trahan Construction Textbooks Rentals ** One or more specials available only with the purchase of a regular box** Darrell’s Sports Bar Mr. Bill’s Seafood The Perfect Gift Daughenbaugh Dental Mr. Gatti’s Pizza The Ritz Hair Salon • Special #1 - Combo Box (4) 8 oz. T-Bones, (1) 1.5 lb. Beef Back Ribs, (1) 1 lb. Italian Sausage, Delicious Donuts Myrna Conner AFLAC Agent Thibodeaux, Karen (1) 1 lb. Pork Chops...... $18.00 Diamond Durrell’s Jewelry Nash Fence & Supply, Inc. Thomas & Sons Painting • Special #2 - Steak Box (8) 8 oz. Ribeye Steaks,...... $18.00 Dippin’ Dots Outback Steakhouse Treasured Moments Massage Center • Special #3 - Chicken Combo Box (1) 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, (1) 2 lbs. Breaded Chicken Filets, Dollar Electric Pecuniary Endeavors, LLC Treasures of Marilyn’s (1) 2 lbs. Chicken Tenders (1) 2 lbs. Popcorn Chicken, (1) 1 lb. Chicken Patties, Don’s Car Wash Penelope Richard, Attorney Topstitch Monograms (1) 2 lbs. Breaded Frying Chicken ...... $18.00 Expressions Perfect Tanz Trosclair, Addie Farm Bureau Insurance – Picou Management Uniformly Fit Last day to place & pay for your order is Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007. Distribution day is Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Wilson LeJeune Pinnacle Homes Vac Central Flavin, M/M Bill Poole, M/M Daniel Video Express Make Checks Payable to Grand Lake Faith Temple, 659 Hwy. 384, Lake Charles, LA 70607 - Please Print Flavin Realty, Inc. Poole Roofing Wal-Mart - Hwy 14 Name______ITEM PRICE QTY TOTAL Friendly Builders Popeyes Fried Chicken Watkins Plastering Address______Food Box $25.00 ______Fruge, Heath Precht III, M/M Charles White, Billy & Julie Sp#1 Combo Box $18.00 ______City/State/Zip______Sp#2 Steak Box $18.00 ______The Parents of the Grand Lake High School Senior Class of 2007 Phone______Sp#3 Chicken Combo $18.00 ______Payment Method____Cash_____Check #______would like to express our deepest appreciation for the generosity of the busi- Order Total $______nesses and individuals listed as well as anyone who donated services, monetary Person Picking up Order______Call Grand Lake Faith Temple (598-2516) or Lenora Poole (598-2972) or Missy Poole (598-3441) gifts, or support that enabled a successful Graduation Celebration 2007. All orders must be in by Sat., August 11, 2007. Any LATE orders & payments can be brought to church services by 12:00 noon on Sunday, August 12, 2007 Page 5, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 2, 2007

All proceeds will be used for the re-establishment of Youth, School, Church, Recreational Organizations, Lions Crippled Children’s Camp, Lions Eyeglass Foundation and Cameron Lions Club Scholarship in Cameron Parish

AUGUST 3-4, 2007 GRAND CHENIER PARK PAVILION FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

TWO DAYS OF FUN FILLED EXCITEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2007 6:00 AM - FINAL DAY OF THE REDFISH CHALLENGE BEGINS GRAND CHENIER PAVILION 12:01 AM - FISHING RODEO BEGINS 9:00 AM - FESTIVAL GATES OPEN $2.00 PER DAY ENTRY FEE 10:00 AM - FESTIVAL QUEEN PAGEANT BEGINS 6:00 AM - REDFISH CHALLENGE BEGINS (CHILDREN UNDER 10 FREE) 10:00 AM - FOOD BOOTHS OPEN • Door Prizes 12:00 NOON - WEIGH STATION OPENS 11:00 AM - WEIGH STATION OPENS • Live Music 3:00 PM - FESTIVAL GATES OPEN •Rock Climbing 1ST DAY OF REDFISH CHALLENGE CLOSES 12:00 NOON - TEARDROPS BAND PERFORMS • Euro-Jump 6:00 PM - WEIGH STATION CLOSES 2:30 PM - ECLECTIC BAND PERFORMS • Fresh Cooked Seafood 7:00 PM - STEEL SHOT BAND PERFORMS 3:00 PM - FINAL DAY OF REDFISH CHALLENGE CEASES • Ice Cold Beverages • Queens Pageant SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2007 5:00 PM - OLD HABIT BAND PERFORMS • Fishing Rodeo 12 MIDNIGHT - SALTWATER FISHING RODEO CONTINUES 5:00 PM - WEIGH STATION CLOSES • Children’s Games & Activities 6:30 PM - RECOGNIZE CORPORATE SPONSORS • Face Painting 1ST ANNUAL CAMERON FESTIVAL QUEENS PRESENTED • Desserts Bring SALTWATER FISHING FESTIVAL PRESENTATION OF FISHING AWARDS • T-Shirts Lawn REDFISH CHALLENGE. 7:30 PM - KALEB TRAHAN & FRIENDS BAND PERFORMS The Redfish Challenge has a team tournament format where Chairs! 9:00 PM - FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON THE RIVER Come teams will be fishing for two (2) Redfish per day, between the Enjoy slot size limit of 20 inches to 27 inches, over the two (2) days of 10:00 PM - KALEB TRAHAN & FRIENDS BAND PERFORMS The the Festival. Contestants must use all means to weigh fish in Water alive, dead fish will be weighed but a 1/2 pound penalty per FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: dead fish weighed in will be subtracted from the days total Slide... Bring Carl Broussard (337) 775-5316 weight. This is a two day event with the top three (3) teams with Or Your the largest 2 day total weight winning prize money. Yvonne Mhire (337) 775-7108 Own Towel! ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE CCaammeerroonn SSaallttwwaatteerr FFiisshhiinngg FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED! FFeessttiivvaall PPaaggeeaanntt Saturday, August 4, 2007 Grand Chenier State Park, Grand Chenier, La. Weigh-In Location: $2.00 Per Person to Get In Gate - 10 & Under Get In Free Deadline for entry form is Wednesday, August 1, 2007. Grand Chenier Park-Grand Chenier, La. DRESS CODE: Casual Dress August 3 & 4, 2007 (Capri, Shorts, Skirt, Sun Dress, Etc.) - Straight Modeling NO BEADING, SEQUINS OR RHINESTONES ALLOWED!! Weigh Station opens on Friday, August 3 at 12 noon and closes at 6 p.m. Saturday, Hair and makeup should be age and outfit appropriate. August 4 opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Competition Starts Promptly at 10:00 a.m. Please be there at 9:30 to This year’s Rodeo will have THREE (3) Divisions: register. PLEASE COME DRESSED. There will be no dressing facility. The pageant will be held under a covered pavilion. • OFFSHORE DIVISION • BAY AND SURF DIVISION • JUNIOR DIVISION Plaques will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, largest fish in each category. An — AGE GROUPS — angler can weigh in more than one fish in each fish category in the division that they are 0-11 Month Girls...... Baby Miss competing in, and will be eligible to win more than one award in each fish category. 12-23 Month Girls...... Tiny Miss We will be awarding Outstanding Angler, Male and Female Angler Trophies for the 2-3 Year Girls...... Toddler Miss Offshore and the Bay and Surf Divisions and also awarding a Trophy for the Crowning of the Above Age Groups Outstanding Junior Angler from the Junior Division. 4-6 Year Girls...... Little Miss Again this year, we will be have BIG FISH MONEY BINGO. Big Fish Bingo will be 7-9 Year Girls...... Petite Miss done as follows: 10-12 Year Girls...... Deb Miss Ping pong balls for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place fish from each division will be added 13-14 Year Girls...... Teen Miss to a hopper. Three (3) pong pong balls will be drawn for each division, OFFSHORE, 15-16 Year Girls...... Junior Miss BAY AND SURF, AND JUNIOR DIVISIONS; the first ball drawn for each division 17 Years + Girls...... Miss with the fish and place (example: Redfish 3rd Place) will receive $100.00, the 2nd ball Queens: Crown and Banner Alternates: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Runners-up drawn for each division with the fish and place (example: Croker 1st Place) will receive $200.00; and the 3rd ball drawn for each division with the fish and place — Entry Fee is $25.00 — (example: Gar Fish 2nd Place) will receive $300.00. Cash or Checks payable to: Cameron Fishing Festival TO WIN BIG FISH BINGO YOU HAVE TO BE PRESENT CALL RECIA WILLIS AT: AT THE DRAWING AT 5 P.M. AT THE WEIGH STATION ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 4. 370-4325 or 775-5316 for more information or forms. In conjunction with this year’s Fishing Rodeo, we are putting on the 1st Annual Redfish Challenge. The Redfish Challenge is a Team Format Redfish Tournament. A competing team can be comprised of 1 or 2 people. The teams will be fishing for two — Sponsored By — (2) redfish between the slot limit of 20 inches up to 27 inches. Fish shorter than 20 inches and longer than 27 inches will not be considered a legal fish and will not be Cameron Lions Club weighed in; also a penalty of 8 ounces will be assessed for each dead fish weighed. This is a two (2) day tournament, on each day - teams may weigh 2 redfish, with the plac- ing being decided by the adding of Day 1 and Day 2 weighs. All entrants who purchase a Rodeo Ticket are eligible for the door prizes drawn. Fishing Rodeo Tickets and Redfish Challenge entries and official rules can be pur- Jones Law Firm chased at the following locations: Cameron -- The Pitstop & Carroll’s Quickmart; Creole -- The Kountry Store & Creole One Stop; Grand Chenier -- Kelley’s Mart; Johnson Bayou: Bayou Billy Navarre Chevrolet Convenience; Sweetlake: Chesson’s Grocery; Lake Charles: Lake Charles Tackle and Gulf Coast Tackle. Page 6, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 2, 2007 Time to get ready for hurricanes Hurricanes can cause extensive damage to homes and property. With experts predicting an active hurri- cane season this year, it is more important than ever for homeowners to take the proper precautions to reduce that damage, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) and the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). “The most important pre- caution you can take to reduce damage to your home and property is to protect the areas where wind and water can enter,” said Dr. Tim Reinhold, director of DUE TO DAMAGE from Hurricane Rita, all fishing and Engineering and vice presi- roadside activities in the Sabine Wildlife Refuge south of dent, IBHS. “Our damage investigations in past hurri- Hackberry have been closed. New signs have also been cane seasons have taught us put up by the Highway Dept. prohibiting parking on the a lot about how to protect shoulder of the roads in the refuge. Similar signs have homes better.” been posted north and east of Holly Beach and on Hwy. KEVIN SAVOIE flings a fish at the weigh-in station during last year’s Cameron Dr. Reinhold has identi- 27 between Oak Grove and south of Gibbstown Bridge. Saltwater Fishing Festival held at Grand Chenier Park. Recording the weights were Vida fied five steps homeowners (Photo courtesy of Grace Welch.) Landry and Karen McCall. The 2007 Festival is this weekend. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) or their contractors can take to make homes more hurri- cane-resistant: es now, I think stayed and Shutter all openings: hatched eggs as our Black High school students Windows and doors are key Cameron Mallards do. Alligator eggs entry points for wind and are hatching, while juvenile water, so shutters are criti- Red Snapper migrate attend McNeese camp cal. Shutters should have the towards reefs. All this is hap- proper ratings for impact Outdoors pening and if you notice as Nineteen high school stu- Philecia Arabie, Acadiana resistance (including wind our days are beginning to get dents from around High School; Jennifer pressure and large missile By LOSTON MCEVERS shorter as our fall season Southwest Louisiana are Barlay, Farihah Haque, impact), such as the Miami- comes around. currently taking advantage Aaron Lin and Kayla Sittig, Dade Protocols. of a unique two-week sum- Barbe High School; Mariah Protect gable end vents. AUGUST FEVER Chenier Park. NEWS BRIEFS mer camp experience hosted Courille and Chelsie These can also be an entry Alligator hunters are get- Many of the guides fish- Captains Night at the by the McNeese State Dennette, Basile High point for wind and water. ting ready for the September ing Big Lake will tell you Grand Chenier Park for the University Department of School; Megan Borel, Louvers that cover them are opening and teal hunters are August is a great month for Cameron Fishing Festival Biological and DeRidder High School; Alexx not designed to keep out rain getting ready for the trout and reds. This is the was a great success with Environmental Sciences. Hebert, East Beauregard driven by hurricane-force September season, the month to get your young over 200 people taking part. Medical Applications of High School; Danielle winds. Keep your attic, and Gueydon Duck Festival is hunters to schedule their There were 85 entries for the Science for Health is a sum- Richardelle, Erath High insulation, dry by shuttering Aug. 23 - 26, one more good hunters education course tournament. A great fish fry mer program that offers high School; Megan Poole, Grand it as if it were a window. And month for the S.T.A.R. CCA’s and it’s not a bad time to buy with plenty sweets and school students an opportu- Lake High School; Camille if you pre-drill and perma- tournaments, plenty water your hunting license to avoid refreshments was enjoyed by nity to study biology and Abshire, Iowa High School; nently install all shutter and bass on both Toledo the rush. all. medical technology essential Lynna Daniel and Mallory hardware, you will save time Bend and Sam Rayburn and We’ll see the first blue- Carl Broussard told me to health care professionals, Robicheaux, Jennings High when a storm hits. yes this weekend, the winged teals and pintails they fried 85 pounds of according to Dr. Juliana School; Heather Mingo, Secure loose roof shingles: Cameron Saltwater Fishing begin appearing although Redfish and flounder, plus Hinton, McNeese assistant LaGrange High School; Keeping shingles attached is Festival at the Grand there are some in the marsh- french fries and pistolette professor of biological science Jordan Breaux, Midland critical to protecting your bread. Lots of great door and an instructor for the High School; Gabrielle house. Loose or ragged shin- prize were given out. MASH camp. This is the Myers, Sam Houston High gles should be replaced or MASH program’s 13th year School; Doug Habetz, South secured with roofing cement, FISHING on the McNeese campus. Beauregard High School; which is available at most The Western Division for Students live on campus and Jordan Kolde, St. Louis hardware stores. the S.T.A.R. CCA’s tourna- and participate in daily lab High School. ment had a new leader in the exercises and class lectures, speckletrout division. Larry take tours of medical facili- Simon weighed a 7.80 trout ties such as Lake Charles NEW HOURS! BIG BIRTHDAY BASH at Cajun Fast Mart, putting Memorial Hospital and gain Mark Jeans 7.45 trout in sec- information about health The Johnson Bayou Recreation Center will be try- Featuring: KARAOKE COWBOY ond place. career opportunities, Hinton ing new weekend hours starting August 3, 2007. Good speckles are being said. 8:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. caught in Big Lake, but with McNeese is only one of all the rain here and coming two universities to host a • Friday: 2-8 p.m. — Pool: 3-7 p.m. Happy Birthday To: down, there’s lots of dirty MASH camp. “Students suc- • Saturday: 12-8 p.m. — Pool: 12-7 p.m. water. Travis Broussard and cessfully completing the Elaine, Jane, George, Denise, I made a trip last Saturday MASH program at McNeese • Sunday: 1-8 p.m. — Pool: 1-7 p.m. but only small specks and will receive four hours of Arlene, Paula, Robert, Keith, redfish caught. I did see the elective college credit if they Starting on August 15, the pool and concession Fontenot and Pookie pink dolphin at the mouth of enroll at McNeese,” said will only bepen Friday -Sunday and the Recreaton Oyster Bayou by the Ship Hinton. Center will be CLOSED on TUESDAYS during the From All Of Us At. . . Channel. There was a ship Students attending this coming and then it reap- year’s MASH camp are: school year. preared swimming right in The Ice front of the ship, jumping out For any additional information please feel free to every so often for as far as we Pageant set at contact Christen Trahan at 337-569-2288. could see. This is quite a House Bar sight. S. Beauregard RUN: Aug. 2 (AU-5)

Hours: 10 a.m. Until -- Mon. - Sat. BLUEWING TEAL The 2nd annual South Closed Sundays Last week I mentioned Beauregard Queen of Pink Pageant will be held 408 Marshall St. • Cameron that we could get 16 days of teal hunting if the popula- Saturday, Aug. 25, in the Featuring: 3 Pool Tables, A Big Screen TV And An Internet Jukebox tion estimate of 4.7 million South Beauregard High GAMING COMING SOON — COLDEST BEER IN TOWN!! was reached, well that was a School auditorium. Pageant CANDIDATES good call from our La. proceeds will be used to sup- Time to get your name out there! Phone: 775-2967 Wildlife and Fisheries port cancer patients in the Commision as the total 2007 area. We print signs (18” x 24” corplastic) estimate was near a record There are 11 age cate- gories for girls and three for high 6.7 million, which I’m Check out our. . . sure the Commision will set boys. Entry fees are $25 up our dates for their July 9 to 12 years and $35 for older EVERYDAY LOW SIGN PRICES! Happy Ads meeting. girls. • 25 Signs - $125 • 50 Signs - $200 The U.S. Fish and For pageant information Wildlife Service has released call: Carol Ware, 725-3639 or • 100 Plus Signs - $300 ARE HERE a report of an overall duck 794-1794; or Kelly Posson, * This price doesn’t include the stand @ $1.00 each population increase of 14 855-3197 or 802-2830. Deadline for entering the AGAIN!! percent since last year with * Prices Not Limited To Political Candidates Bon an estimated 41.2 million pageant is Aug. 15. breeding ducks, better than Business Owners Give Us A Call! V 2006. There was plenty of water on the breeding o grounds. It seems everything was a plus since 2006 to y New include long term average, Bobby & Phyllis Doxey a but pintail is down by 2 per- Good Baby cent from 2006 and 19 per- (337) 905-5598 (Fax the same) g Price cent on the long term aver- Luck Includes ages. Scaup is up to 6 per- Meeting your printing needs since 1996 e Photo and cent from 2006, but 33 on Art-Work. long term average. It seems if everthing goes Mail your request right, we should see plenty • Birthday along with photo teals, not only for teal sea- ATTENTION • Anniversary and payment son, but for the regular sea- son as well. We may have to • Promotion by 4 p.m. Monday to P. O. Box 995, DeQuincy, La. have sticks to get the gray BRIDES. . . • League ducks (gadwal) and shovers 70633. Ads must be signed. Championship (spoonbills) out of the decoys. Let us help you select your perfect... • Graduation QUESTION Wedding Invitations and Accessories. • New Baby Place A Happy Will angler Marion Rose Choose from 100’s of designs, and from Iota get a world record express yourself with style and • BonVoyage Ad For As Little on the Cubera Snapper that • Good Luck As he landed off Freshwater elegance on your day. • Engagement Bayou out 120 miles. 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There is a When considering fish and South Cameron in the Northern Gulf treatment hotline - 305-361- from the northern Gulf of 4619 or 305-661-0774. Mexico, we have to remember By GLENN THOMAS expected to consume smaller No one really knows that there are millions of fish reef fishes. whether the fish that caused eaten every week that are Thursday, August 16 ...... Students Report Most people who have Ciguatera poisoning can be these three cases picked up perfectly fine. The risk of Monday, September 3 ...... Labor Day Holiday heard of ciguatera associate it serious but is rarely fatal. The the toxin locally or migrated ciguatera poisoning from with tropical locations - toxin affects the digestive, in from areas with chronic these fish is extremely low. November 21-22 ...... Thanksgiving Holiday maybe the South Pacific or nervous and cardiac systems. infestations. A study conduct- If anything, the few people December 24-January 3 . . . . .Christmas Holiday Caribbean. In fact, Bob Symptoms can include nau- ed in 2003 found some who eat barracuda from the Monday, January 21 . .Martin Luther King Holiday Shipp’s 1994 edition of Guide sea, vomiting, abdominal Gambierdiscus toxicus on northern Gulf (and barracuda to the Fishes of the Gulf of pain, diarrhea and slowed each of six oil rigs tested off is surprisingly good) may March 24-27 ...... Easter Holiday Mexico states “ciguatera is heartbeat. Patients also the Texas coast. want to know that there is a Thursday, May 15 ...... Last Day for Seniors strictly a tropical malady, report intense itching, joint Tests of 20 barracuda slight risk. Stay tuned: May 22-25 ...... Graduation Ceremonies with no verified reports from pain and tingling sensations. taken near Texas showed Researchers have proposed the United States mainland The reversal of cold-hot sen- traces of ciguatoxin in half that the problem may get Monday, May 26 ...... Memorial Day Holiday areas.” sations, where cold is felt as the fish, though none were worse with global climate Thursday, May 29 ...... Last Day of Session This has changed. And burning hot, is also common. classified as toxic. This study change, widespread coral die- recent studies show some Symptoms can first appear also reported some Gulf tag- offs or with more artificial occurrences in Gulf and mid- in an hour or two, and for ging and tracking data for reefs. Atlantic areas. some patients, tingling sensa- several fish species. Grand Lake Ciguatera poisoning is the tions have lasted as long as 25 Barracuda proved to be long- most common fish-borne toxin years. People who have been distance travelers. Three of in the United States, yet exposed to the toxin become the barracuda migrated more Friday, August 17 ...... Students Report mostly unknown in the north- sensitized - each subsequent than 600 miles across the Classified Monday, September 3 ...... Labor Day Holiday ern Gulf of Mexico. Each year exposure results in amplified Gulf; one barracuda was November 19-23 ...... Thanksgiving Holiday some 3,000 cases are reported symptoms. Researchers have caught near Sanabel Island, in the U.S., and 50,000 inci- found that the South Pacific Fla., in 1992 and then near ads get December 20-January 2 . . . . .Christmas Holiday dents are reported worldwide. form of ciguatoxin is particu- the south Texas coast in 1994. Monday, January 21 . .Martin Luther King Holiday As with many conditions, the larly potent - as much as 10 Some king mackerel and February 4-5 ...... Mardi Gras Holiday experts think there are a sig- times more active than the amberjack also moved long results! nificant number of unreport- Caribbean form. distances. March 21-28 ...... Easter Holiday ed cases. The actual number In the last 10 years, sever- Should Louisianans Friday, May 16 ...... Last Day for Seniors of poisonings could be 10 al isolated cases of ciguatera times higher. poisoning have occurred in May 23-25 ...... Graduation Ceremonies U.S. cases come from the U.S. outside of expected Monday, May 26 ...... Memorial Day Holiday southern Florida, Hawaii, areas. In 1998, two people Thursday, May 29 ...... Last Day of Session Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin who ate snapper and barracu- Islands and the Pacific Island da caught at a rig off Texas territories. The result is an experienced probable ciguat- annual U.S. health cost of era poisoning (no fish was left School system calendar around $21 million, which for testing). In 2004, two peo- accounts for almost all the ple who ate barracuda caught national health costs that off the coast of South Carolina announced for 2007-2008 stem from problems with definitely experienced ciguat- “toxic algae.” era poisoning (remaining fil- The Cameron Parish which will have a four-day The ciguatera toxin is pro- lets tested positive). And this School System has announced schedule this fall, is different duced by a dinoflagellate last March, a Galveston cou- the 2007-08 calendars for the from Grand Lake, which will (Gambierdiscus toxicus) ple grew ill after eating por- four schools in the parish. remain on a five-day sched- which grows on reefs and tions of a 34-lb gag grouper The calendar for ule. hard structures. Highest con- caught at the Flower Garden Hackberry, Johnson Bayou The four-day schedule is centrations are found on dead Banks off the Texas- and South Cameron schools, being tried by the School coral. Louisiana border. Board at three of the schools Bioaccumulation, or bio- It had been generally in an effort to attract more magnifications, is the process assumed that concentrations teachers to South Cameron, that leads to the condition. of ciguatoxin below 0.5 parts Johnson Bayou, and Small fish accumulate the per billion don’t cause illness. Hackberry schools. However, toxin harmlessly in their tis- Some experts say that 1 ppb Grand Lake parents were suc- sues as they graze on the sur- is the illness threshold for cessful in getting the five-day faces containing the toxic Caribbean ciguatoxin. schedule retained at Grand algae. Predatory fish then However, the grouper that Lake, citing the problems that concentrate more of the toxin sickened the Texas couple had working parents would have as they feed on the grazers. a ciguatoxin concentration of For a free tour guide with children being out of highlighting affordable Hundreds of different 0.6 parts per billion, and the adventures close to home, call school on a work day. species can have the toxin, poisoned man said that the or visit our Web site today. 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of the contract. phone: 337 905-5784 Ext. 105. lessor. Terms and conditions for 70631 for the following old recre- that the discharge will have no Legal Notices PAYMENT BOND: A payment The Cameron Parish School subleasing may be obtained by ation center equipment. adverse impact on the existing bond of not less than 100% of the Board reserves the right to reject contacting the Cameron Parish 1-stainless double bowl uses of the receiving waterbody. As NOTICE contract price shall be executed to any and all bids and to waive School Board land manager. kitchen sink with faucet attached with any discharge, however, some STATE OF LOUISIANA assure payment as required by informalities. The Cameron Parish School All bids arriving after this change in existing water quality PARISH OF CAMERON law of all persons supplying labor Cameron Parish School Board Board does not warrant or provide date and hour will be returned to may occur. NOTICE is hereby given that and material in the performance of By: Stephanie Rodrigue, ingress or egress to the leased bidder unopened. Bid envelope Written comments, written the Police Jury of Cameron the work provided by the contract. Superintendent premises. Ingress and egress is should be clearly marked on out- requests for a public hearing or Parish, Louisiana, intends to cre- Bids must be submitted on the RUN: July 19, 26, Aug. 2 (JY-36) the sole responsibility of lessee. side of what you are bidding on. written requests for notification of ate Waterworks District No. 16 of prescribed form. All blank spaces Bids will be received until the Item is available for your viewing the final decision regarding this Cameron Parish, Louisiana, such for bid prices must be filled in, NOTICE FOR BIDS hour of 5:30 p.m., August 13, 2007 at the following times: permit action may be submitted to District being the territory within using ink and in both words and The Cameron Parish School at which time all bids received will Monday: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Ms. Soumaya Ghosn at LDEQ, the boundaries described as fol- figures, with the unit price for the Board will receive sealed bids on be opened and considered in public Wednesday: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Public Participation Group, P.O. lows, to-wit: item or the lump sum for which or before the hour of 10:00 A.M. on session of the Cameron Parish Friday: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821- Beginning at the northeast cor- the bid is made. The bidder shall Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the School Board in Cameron, For any additional informa- 4313. Written comments and/or ner of Section 1, Township 12 provide all information indicated Cameron Parish School Board Louisiana. tion you may contact Christen written requests must be South, Range 4 West; thence in a on the attached forms. Failure to Temporary Office, 1027 Hwy 384 The Board reserves the right Trahan at the Recreation Center received by 12:30 p.m., westerly direction along the north provide the information indicated Grand Lake, Lake Charles, to reject any and all bids received. 337-569-2288 or 337-304-4622 Thursday, September 6, 2007. corporate limit line of Cameron constitutes an informality in the Louisiana 70607 (physical BY: Stephanie Rodrigue, RUN: July 26 and Aug. 2 (JY-44) Written comments will be consid- Parish to the northwest corner of proposal, rendering it subject to address), P.O. Box 1548 Cameron Superintendent ered prior to a final permit deci- Section 6, Township 12 South, rejection by the owner. Louisiana 70631 (mailing address) CAMERON PARISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS sion. Range 4 West; thence in a souther- All bids must be submitted in for the construction of a covered SCHOOL BOARD Sealed proposals for the con- If LDEQ finds a significant ly direction for a distance of six (6) sealed envelopes bearing on the walkway from temporary school RUN: July 26, Aug. 2 & 9 (JY-39) struction of the following project degree of public interest, a public miles along the west line of outside the name of the project on building at South Cameron to will be received by the Gravity hearing will be held. LDEQ will Section 6, Township 12 South, which the proposal is submitted. If South Cameron High School gym NOTICE FOR BIDS Drainage District #5 on Friday, send notification of the final per- Range 4 West, which is also the forwarded by mail, the sealed complex at 753 Oak Grove Hwy, Acting under the authority of August 17, 2007 P.M. at the Grand mit decision to the applicant and west line of Township 12 South, envelope containing the proposal Grand Chenier, Louisiana 70643. the Legislature of the State of Chenier Water Works District #9 to each person who has submitted Range 4 West and a projection of and marked as directed above, All bids arriving after this Louisiana, the Cameron Parish Office, 4011 Grand Chenier Hwy., written comments or a written said line to a point; thence going must be enclosed in another enve- date and hour will be returned to School Board will receive sealed Grand Chenier, Louisiana 70643. request for notification of the final due east along Township 12 South lope addressed as specified in the bidder unopened. bids for the leasing of surface PROJECT NUMBER: 2007-19 decision. line to the point where said town- proposal form, and preferably sent Please include a timeline for rights including the rights of PHASE 1 RESTORATION OF The application, draft permit, ship line intersects the center line by registered mail. construction upon acceptance of range, fishing, and farming, on the MERMENTAU RIVER NORTH and statement of basis are avail- of the Intracoastal Canal in For the purpose of award, the bid. Bid envelope shall be clearly following described lands: BANK SPILL EMBANKMENT able for review at the LDEQ, Section 31, Township 12 South, product of the approximate quan- marked on the outside “Bid on SECTION, TOWNSHIP, The rules and regulations for Public Records Center, Room 127, Range 3 West; thence following tities of each item shown in the SCHS Covered Walkway.” RANGE, DESCRIPTION; the State Licensing Board for con- 602 North 5th Street, Baton the meanderings of the center line proposal by their respective unit Specifications and bid sheet 16-12-10, Partial section; con- tractors will apply. the project Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are of the Intracoastal Canal to its prices will be considered the may be obtained at the temporary taining 435 acres, more or less, being classified as: from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., intersection with the Mermentau amount of the bid on each item. School Board Office site in Grand bordering Black Lake; three (3) II. Highway, Street, and Monday through Friday (except River; thence following the mean- The correct summation of these Lake, LA from 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 miles West of Calcasieu Lake. Bridge Construction holidays). The available infor- derings of the Mermentau River in products will be the amount bid on P.M. on regular workdays. 16-14-5, Located in Little III. Heavy Construction. mation can also be accessed a northeasterly direction to its the entire work. Contact: Doug Welch, Supervisor, Chenier area; one-half (1/2) mile Bids must be submitted on the electronically on the intersection with the south bank Proposal forms will not be phone: 337 905-5784 Ext. 105. West of Mermentau River along prescribed form. All blank spaces Electronic Document of Lake Arthur; thence following issued later than 24 hours prior to The Cameron Parish School Little Chenier Highway. for bid prices must be filled in, Management System (EDMS) the south bank of Lake Arthur in the hour and date set for receiving Board reserves the right to reject 16-14-6, Located North of using ink and in both words and on the DEQ public website at an easterly direction to the north- proposals. any and all bids and to waive Creole Ridge; seven (7) miles East figures, with the unit price for the w w w.deq.louisiana.gov. east corner of Section 1, Township Full information and proposal informalities. of Creole Intersection. item or the lump sum for which Inquiries or requests for addi- 12 South, Range 4 West to point of forms are available at the office of: Cameron Parish School Board 16-14-10, 47.13 acres, border- the bid is made. The bidder shall tional information regarding this beginning. Lonnie G. Harper & Associates, By: Stephanie Rodrigue, ing the Southwest corner of provide all information indicated permit action should be directed to The Police Jury will meet on Inc., 2746 Hwy. 384, Bell City, Superintendent Calcasieu Lake; three (3) miles on the attached forms. Failure to Ms. Valerie Powe, LDEQ, Water August 6, 2007, at 5:30 o’clock Louisiana 70630, (337) 905-1079. RUN: July 19, 26, Aug. 2 (JY-37) West of the ship channel in provide the information indicated Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, P.M. in the Courtroom of the Bids must be submitted on Cameron. constitutes an informality on the Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, Cameron Parish Courthouse in proposal forms provided by the NOTICE FOR BIDS 16-15-7, Along the Gulf; proposal, rendering it subject to phone (225) 219-3135. Cameron, Louisiana, for the pur- engineer. Official action will be Acting under the authority of approximately one (1) mile South rejection by the owner. Persons wishing to be included pose of hearing objections to the taken at the regularly scheduled the Legislature of the State of of the Mermentau River and five All bids must be submitted in on the LDEQ permit public notice creation of said District. Cameron Parish Police Jury meet- Louisiana, the Cameron Parish (5) miles West of lower Mud Lake; sealed envelopes bearing on the mailing list or for other public par- DONE AND SIGNED by order ing. Cameron Parish Police Jury School Board will receive sealed 22.46 acres outside the name of the project on ticipation related questions should of the Police Jury of Cameron reserves the right to reject any or bids for the leasing of all surface 16-15-15, Two and one half (2 which the proposal is submitted, If contact the Public Participation Parish, Louisiana, this 2nd day of all proposals and to waive any rights including the rights of 1/2) miles East of Sabine River, forwarded by mail, the sealed Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. July, 2007. informality. range, trapping, hunting, fishing, along La. Highway 82. envelope containing the proposal Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821- APPROVED: Cameron Parish Police Jury and farming, on the following (A description map may be and marked as directed above, 4313, by email at deqmaillistre- /s/ Darryl Farque /s/ Darryl Farque, President described lands for the unexpired seen in the School Board Office must be enclosed in another enve- [email protected] or contact the LDEQ DARRYL FARQUE, RUN: July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2 term as indicated in the descrip- during normal working hours.) lope addressed as specified in the Customer Service Center at (225) PRESIDENT (JY-25) tion below: All bids must be sealed; the proposal form, and preferably 219-LDEQ (219-5337). CAMERON PARISH SECTION-TOWNSHIP- envelope marked "Bid - Section 16, send by registered mail. Permit public notices POLICE JURY RE-ADVERTISEMENT RANGE, UNEXPIRED TERM, Township ___, Range ___” and may For the purpose of award, the including electronic access to ATTEST: FOR BIDS DESCRIPTION; be forwarded through the U.S. product of the approximate quan- the draft permit and statement /s/ Bonnie W. Conner Sealed proposals for the con- 16-14-12, 2 years, Seven (7) Mail to the Cameron Parish tities of each item shown in the of basis can be viewed at the BONNIE W. CONNER, struction of the following project miles West of Southwest Corner of School Board, P. O. Box 1548, proposal by their respective unit LDEQ permits public notice web- SECRETARY will be received by the Cameron Sabine Lake within boundaries of Cameron, LA 70631. Bidder must and/or lump sum prices will be page at Run: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2 (JY Parish Police Jury on Monday, Sabine Refuge; adjacent to Starks offer an annual rental of not less considered the amount of the bid www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubN 23) August 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Canal; than $2.00 per acre for a lease on each item. The correct summa- otice/default.asp and general Cameron Parish Police Jury 16-15-5, 3 years, Located in with a primary term of five years tion of these products will be the information related to the public RE-ADVERTISEMENT Office, 122 Recreation Ln., Grand Chenier area; bordered on to end July 31st, 2012. Annual amount bid on the entire work. participation in permitting activi- FOR BIDS Cameron, LA (337-775-5719) the North by La. Highway 82; renewal rentals will be due each Proposal forms will not be ties can be viewed at Sealed proposals for the con- Project Number: 2007-10 561.21 acres; year by July 31st, in order to con- issued later than 24 hours prior to www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabi struction of the following project POST RITA RESTORA- 16-15-14, 4 years, Nine (9) tinue the lease in effect. Cash pay- the hour and date set for receiving d/2198/Default.aspx. will be received by the Cameron TION OF HOLLY BEACH miles East of Texas line and one ment or a certified or cashier's proposals. Every bid submitted Alternatively, individuals may Parish Police Jury on Monday, 13 ROADS (1) mile North of Gulf of Mexico in check, or teller’s check, or an offi- shall be accompanied by a certified elect to receive the permit public August 2007 until 2:00 PM at the The rules and regulations for Johnson Bayou, less 20 acres cial check issued by a bank in check or bid bond in the amount of notices via email by subscribing to Cameron Parish Police Jury tem- the State Licensing Board for con- under separate lease, containing favor of the Cameron Parish 5% of the bid and shall be made the LDEQ permits public notice porary office, 122 A Recreation tractors will apply; the project 620 acres School Board for the amount of the payable to the Gravity Drainage List Server at Lane, Cameron, Louisiana being classified as: (A description map may be annual rental for the first year District #5. http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/oes/l (337.775.5719) II. Highway, Street and seen in the School Board Office shall accompany and be deposited Full information and proposal istservpage/ldeq_pn_listserv.htm Project Number: 2007-04 Bridge Construction during normal working hours.) with the bid (no checks other than forms are available at the office of All correspondence should LCDBG DISASTER RECOV- Bids must be submitted on the NOTE: Leaseholders on listed types noted above are acceptable) Lonnie G. Harper & Associates, specify AI Number 148869, ERY WATER SYSTEMS prescribed form. All blank spaces sections have until July 31, 2007 and the rental thus deposited Inc., 2746 LA Hwy. 384, Sweet Permit Number LA0122858, IMPROVEMENTS for bid prices must be filled in, to renew the lease. If annual shall be forfeited to the Board as Lake Community, Louisiana and Activity Number CONTRACT II A: BOOST- using ink and in both words and rental payment is received prior to liquidated damages if the success- 70630, (337) 905-1079. Plans and PER20070001. ER STATION AND/OR II B: figures, with the unit price for the this date the bids on these sections ful bidder fails to enter into writ- specifications may be inspected RUN: Aug. 2 (AU-1) GROUND STORAGE TANK item or the lump sum for which will be returned unopened. ten contract in accordance with his upon deposit of $50.00 per set. The project is receiving con- the bid is made. The bidder shall All bids must be sealed; the bid within ten (10) days after Bids must be submitted on propos- PROCEEDINGS struction grant assistance from provide all information indicated envelope marked "Bid _ Section acceptance by the Board. al forms provided by the engineer. CAMERON PARISH WATER the Louisiana Division of on the attached forms. Failure to 16, Township _, Range _" and may The bid submitted must Official action will be taken at spe- AND WASTEWATER Administration LCDBG Program. provide the information indicated be forwarded through the U.S. include the following information: cial Gravity Drainage District #5 DISTRICT NO. 1 Prospective bidders are advised constitutes an informality in the Mail to the Cameron Parish Name of Bidder, Address of meeting time to be determined at JUNE 21, 2007 that technical assistance with proposal, rendering it subject to School Board, P. O. Box 1548, Bidder, Phone Number of Bidder. a later date. The Gravity Drainage The Cameron Parish Water forms is available from the Office rejection by the owner. Cameron, LA 70631. Bidder must If farming rights are utilized, District #5 reserves the right to and Wastewater District No. 1 of Community Development, tele- All bids must be submitted in offer an annual rental of not less bidder may offer annual rental reject any or all the proposals and Board met in regular session on phone number 225-342-7412, sealed envelopes bearing on the than $2.00 per acre for a lease for plus a fractional part of not less to waive information. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 5:30 Louisiana Division of outside the name of the project on the unexpired term as listed than one-sixth (1/6) of any and all Gravity Drainage District #5 p.m. in the water district office Administration, Claiborne which the proposal is submitted. If above. Annual renewal rentals will crops produced and saved during /s/ D.Y. Billy Doland Jr., President located at 125 Carter Street in the Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. forwarded by mail, the sealed be due each year by July 31st, in the year. The value of the one- Runs: July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16 (JY 47) town of Cameron, Louisiana. The Attention of Bidders is envelope containing the proposal order to continue the lease in sixth (1/6) share shall not be con- Members present were: J.C. called particularly to the require- and marked as directed above, effect. Cash payment or a certified sidered in the awarding of the BID NOTICE Murphy, Bobby Doxey, James ments for conditions of employ- must be enclosed in another enve- or cashier's check, or teller’s lease unless the bidder guarantees CAMERON PARISH GRAVITY Boudreaux, Paul Duhon, Tony ment to be observed and minimum lope addressed as specified in the check, or an official check issued a specific amount which shall be DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 7 Porche and Angie Brown. wage rates to be paid under the proposal form, and preferably sent by a bank in favor of the Cameron added to and accompany the bid. Sealed bids will be received by Absent: Tammy Peshoff Contract, Section 3, Segregated by registered mail. Parish School Board for the Should the one-sixth (1/6) value of the Cameron Parish Gravity Guest: Coy Vincent, CPA Facilities, Section 109, Executive For the purpose of award, the amount of the annual rental for crops be less than the cash guar- Drainage District No. 7 until 1:00 Cragson, Casiday & Guillory, order 11246, and all applicable product of the approximate quan- the first year shall accompany and antee paid at the time of the lease, p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2007 at L.L.P. laws and regulations of the tities of each item shown in the be deposited with the bid (no the Cameron Parish School Board the Cameron Parish Gravity President J.C. Murphy called Federal government and State of proposal by their respective unit checks other than types noted shall demand such additional pay- Drainage office, located at 205 the meeting to order. Louisiana and bonding and insur- and/or lump sum prices will be above are acceptable) and the ment as necessary to bring the Middle Ridge Road Johnson On a motion by James ance requirements. considered the amount of the bid rental thus deposited shall be for- value adjustment to a full one- Bayou, Louisiana for the follow- Boudreaux, seconded by Paul All contractors and subcon- on each item. The correct summa- feited to the Board as liquidated sixth (1/6) of crops produced and ing: Duhon and carried to approve and tractors will be required to comply tion of these products will be the damages if the successful bidder harvested on any and all listed Removal and replacement of dispense from reading of the May with the Title VI of the Civil amount bid on the entire work. fails to enter into written contract sections. Lessor reserves the right all wall and roof panels on existing minutes. Rights Act of 1964, the Davis- Proposal forms will not be in accordance with his bid within to gather and dispose of alligator building. (approx size 41 feet by 41 On a motion by Bobby Doxey, Bacon Act pertaining to the mini- issued later than 24 hours prior to ten (10) days after acceptance by eggs from the lease premises, feet x 14 feet eave height) seconded by Tony Porche and car- mum wage rates, the Anti- the hour and date set for receiving the Board. The bid submitted without any compensation to 1. All material to match exist- ried to approve the financial state- Kickback Act, the Contract Work proposals. Every bid submitted must include the following infor- lessee. ing color and profile ment. Hours Standards Act and the shall be accompanied by a certified mation: Name of Bidder, Address The surface rights and privi- 2. Install new 14 gauge galva- On a motion by Angie Brown, Local Public Works Payroll check or bid bond in the amount of of Bidder, Phone Number of leges granted in the lease are nized base angle on all walls. seconded by Paul Duhon and car- Evaluation Program. All contrac- 5% of the bid and shall be made Bidder. restricted to range, farming, and 3. Install new 26 gauge stan- ried that the bills for the month be tors and subcontractors will be payable to the Cameron Parish Bidders are reminded that the fishing and these rights shall in no dard color trim and flashing. paid. required to certify that they do not Police Jury. lease is for the unexpired term. way, manner, or form interfere 4. Install new ridge vents. On a motion by Paul Duhon, and will not maintain or provide Full information and proposal If farming rights are utilized, with the granting of a mineral 5. Install (2) new 3’ x 7” walk seconded by Angie Brown to look for their employees any facilities forms are available at the office of bidder may offer annual rental lease or the full utilization of all door units. into purchasing an Electronic that are segregated on a basis of Lonnie G. Harper & Associates, plus a fractional part of not less rights and privileges granted in 6. Remove and replace (2) Document Management System to race, color, creed or national ori- Inc., 2746 Hwy. 384, Bell City, than one-sixth (1/6) of any and all any mineral lease. existing 12’x12’ doors and replace organize and control files and doc- gin. Louisiana 70640, (337) 905-1079. crops produced and saved during It is further agreed and under- with (2) 26 gauge 125 mph wind uments. The Owner reserves the right Plans and specifications may be the year. The value of the one- stood between the contracting par- load roll up doors with chain hoist. On a motion by Angie Brown, to reject any and all bids for just inspected upon deposit of $50.00 sixth (1/6) share shall not be con- ties hereto that this lease shall be Please call 337-569-2240 with seconded by Tony Porche and car- cause; such actions will be in per set. Bids must be submitted on sidered in the awarding of the heritable, but shall not be subject any questions. ried there being no further busi- accordance with Title 38 of the proposal forms provided by the lease unless the bidder guarantees to mortgage, pledge, hypotheca- By: /s/ Marsha Trahan ness the meeting stand adjourned. Louisiana Revised Statutes. No engineer. Official action will be a specific amount which shall be tion or seizure and sale, nor shall MARSHA TRAHAN /s/ J.C. Murphy bidder may withdraw his/her bid taken at the regularly scheduled added to and accompany the bid. the said lease be assigned, sub- Run: July 26, Aug. 2 and 9 JY 54 J.C. MURPHY, PRESIDENT within forty-five (45) days after Cameron Parish Police Jury meet- Should the one-sixth (1/6) value of leased, or otherwise transferred by Cameron Parish the actual date of the opening ing. The Cameron Parish Police crops be less than the cash guar- the said lessee unless authorized PUBLIC NOTICE Water & Wastewater thereof. Any person with disabili- Jury reserves the right to reject antee paid at the time of the lease, by prior written approval of the LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT District # 1 ties requiring special accommoda- any or all the proposals and to the Cameron Parish School Board lessor. Such assignment, sublease OF ENVIRONMENTAL /s/ Kathryn Guilbeau tions must contact the Owner no waive informalities. shall demand such additional pay- or transfer of said lease shall be QUALITY (LDEQ) KATHRYN GUILBEAU, later than seven (7) days prior to Cameron Parish Police Jury ment as necessary to bring the subject to terms and conditions as CALLON PETROLEUM SECRETARY the bid opening. /s/ Darryl Farque, President value adjustment to a full one- may be deemed proper by the OPERATING COMPANY/SL RUN: Aug. 2 (AU-2) In particular, bidders should RUN: July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2 sixth (1/6) of crops produced and lessor. Terms and conditions for 18121 NO. 001 note the required attachments and (JY-26) harvested on any and all listed subleasing may be obtained by WELL DRAFT WATER MEETING TO BE HELD AT certifications to be executed and sections, and thirty-five percent contacting the Cameron Parish DISCHARGE PERMIT CAMERON COURTROOM submitted with the bid proposal. NOTICE FOR BIDS (35%) of cash market value of all School Board land manager. The LDEQ, Office of CAMERON PARISH The Contractor shall obtain, The Cameron Parish School alligators harvested by lessee. The Cameron Parish School Environmental Services, is accept- POLICE JURY maintain during the life of the pro- Board will receive sealed bids on Lessor reserves the right to gather Board does not warrant or provide ing written comments on a draft AGENDA ject and provide to the Owner or before the hour of 10:00 A.M. on and dispose of alligator eggs from ingress or egress to the leased Louisiana Pollutant Discharge August 6, 2007 copies of the following bonds and Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the the lease premises, without any premises. Ingress and egress is Elimination System (LPDES) per- 5:30 P.M. policies which shall be obtained Cameron Parish School Board compensation to lessee. the sole responsibility of lessee. mit prepared for Callon Petroleum 1. Call to Order from surety companies which Temporary Office, 1027 Hwy 384 The surface rights and privi- Bids will be received until the Operating Company, SL 18121 No. 2. Pledge of Allegiance/Prayer appear on the U.S. Treasury Grand Lake, Lake Charles, leges granted in the lease are hour of 5:30 p.m., August 13, 2007, 001 Well, Post Office Box 39121, 3. Reading of Minutes Circular 570, licensed to do busi- Louisiana 70607 (physical restricted to range, trapping, at which time all bids received will Natchez, Mississippi, 39121. The 4. Resolution - Thomas W. ness in the State of Louisiana, in address), P.O. Box 1548 Cameron hunting, farming, and fishing and be opened and considered in public facility is located in East “Sonny” McCall the amounts and for the purpose Louisiana 70631 (mailing address) these rights shall in no way, man- session of the Cameron Parish Cameron Area Block 2, 5. Resolution - Ricky Taylor stated and subject to the Owner’s for the delivery and installation of ner, or form interfere with the School Board in Cameron, approximately 20.8 miles 6. Drilling Permits: approval: athletic lockers to South Cameron granting of a mineral lease or the Louisiana. southeasterly of Cameron, in a. Ballard Exploration BID BOND: A “Bid High School gym complex at 753 full utilization of all rights and The Board reserves the right Cameron Parish. Company - Sabine Lake, Section Guarantee” equivalent to 5% of Oak Grove Hwy, Grand Chenier, privileges granted in any mineral to reject any and all bids received. The principal discharge from N/A, T14S, R15W, (proposed 8- the bid price consisting of a firm Louisiana 70643. lease. BY: Stephanie Rodrigue, this existing source is made into inch pipeline, platform & walkway commitment, such as a bid bond, All bids arriving after this It is further agreed and under- Superintendent the Gulf of Mexico, waters of the to serve the 19095 Well No. 1 & SL certified check, cashier’s check, date and hour will be returned to stood between the contracting par- CAMERON PARISH state classified for primary contact 16095 Facility), Cameron Parish, money order or other negotiable bidder unopened. ties hereto that this lease shall be SCHOOL BOARD recreation, secondary contact LA ( 070801) instrument shall accompany each Please include a timeline for heritable, but shall not be subject RUN: July 26, Aug. 2 & 9. (JY-40) recreation and propagation of fish b. Nippon Oil Exploration bid as assurance that the bidder construction upon acceptance of to mortgage, pledge, hypotheca- and wildlife, and oyster propaga- USA Ltd. - Johnson Bayou, will, upon acceptance of his bid, bid. Bid envelope shall be clearly tion or seizure and sale, nor shall BID NOTICE tion. Under the SIC 1311, the Section 32, T15S, R13W, (proposed execute such contractual docu- marked on the outside “Bid on ath- the said lease be assigned, sub- Johnson Bayou applicant proposes to discharge pipelines, excavation mat, & ments as may be required and letic lockers.” leased, or otherwise transferred by Recreation Center certain wastewater streams asso- pipeline removal), Cameron within the time specified. Specifications and bid sheet the said lessee unless authorized The Johnson Bayou ciated with oil and gas explo- Parish, LA (070803) PERFORMANCE BOND: A may be obtained at the temporary by prior written approval of the Recreation Center will be accept- ration, development, and produc- c. Pel-Tex Oil Company, LLC - performance bond of not less than School Board Office site in Grand lessor. Such assignment, sublease ing sealed bids on or before 12:00 tion operations from the proposed East Creole, Section 17, T14S, 100% of the contract price shall be Lake, LA from 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 or transfer of said lease shall be p.m. Friday July 27, 2007 at the oilfield facility. R6W, (proposed drill site with executed to assure the P.M. on regular workdays. subject to terms and conditions as temporary trailer located at 135 During the preparation of this Contractor’s faithful performance Contact: Doug Welch, Supervisor, may be deemed proper by the Berwick Road, Johnson Bayou, LA permit, it has been determined Cont. on Pg. 9 Page 9, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 2, 2007 Legals Angelonias are as Express yourself Cont. from Pg. 8 pretty as the name through fashion wing, well, driveway, & board road Parish, LA (070814) to drill the North America Land 8. Appointments: Company, Inc. Well No. 2), a. East Cameron Port By DAN GILL ngs in containers are all the Expressing your individu- She said a Baton Rouge Cameron Parish, LA (070805) Commission - Arnold Jones, Sr., LSU AgCenter rage these days. Albert Crain, Brandon Hebert - ality and exercising comfort publication features a weekly d. Ballard Exploration Horticulturist Flower production contin- Company, Inc. - Sabine Lake, terms expired are the most important con- "Fashion Police" column that Section N/A, T13S, R14W, (pro- b. Fire Dist. #7 - Bobby One of the great joys of ues all summer until the first siderations for deciding what has included students in short posed 4-inch flowline to serve the Hession - term expired gardening is discovering new frost. Some types tend to cycle to wear as a college student. shorts and all black, "looking SL 16095 Well No. 1), Cameron c. Jimmy Paul Saltzman - and attractive plants that in and out of bloom, but new "You are here to focus on like a bat." Parish, LA (070806) Gravity Dist. #8 thrive in our climate – flushes of flower spikes reli- what is presented in class," Girls are turning purses e. Rozel Operating Company - 8. Acceptance of Bids: although the trial and error ably occur throughout the said Kimberly Davis, an LSU into school bags that are "very Creole, West Cameron Area Block a. Jaws of Life - Cameron Fire Dist. #1 commonly involved in finding summer. If plants do tem- student majoring in textile cute and stylish," said Davis. 2, (proposed pipeline installation these plants often leads to dis- porarily stop blooming, it’s an to serve SL 18423 Well No. 2), b. Emergency Generator science, apparels design and Some are monogrammed. Cameron Parish, LA (070809) Power - Big Lake appointments. excellent opportunity to prune merchandising, speaking to a Purses, however, should not f. Energy Partners LTD - c. Waterworks Dist. #11 It’s particularly nice to find them back, if needed. As we do group of 4-H’ers at 4-H be brought to Tiger Stadium Grand Chenier, East Cameron Improvements - CDBG Project - a new plant that has a proven with many tender perennials University held in June on the for security reasons. Area, (proposed 4-inch pipeline Contract I track record but is still not grown as annuals, it generally LSU campus. Davis recommended wear- from SL 17120 No. 1 to SL 16980 d. Proj#2007-10 - Holly Beach widely planted. In such a case, will be a good idea to prune "You don’t want your feet ing only three accessories on a Roads No. 1 Blocks 4 & 9), Cameron you can be adventurous and early-planted angelonias in to hurt," she said, explaining date, not 11 like one of the Parish, LA (070810) 9. Advertise for Bids: g. ExxonMobil Production a. Waterworks Dist. #11 - yet feel confident in success. August after several months that LSU will be a walking girls’ groups had thought Company - East Mud Lake Field, CDBG Project - Contract II An outstanding summer of growth. This will make the campus in the fall. "Don’t look when answering a question- Section 19, T14S, R10W, (proposed b. Vehicle - Library (state con- bedding plant called angelo- plants shorter, fuller and like you overdid it." naire handed out at the begin- well abandonment of the Luther tract) nia (Angelonia angustifolia) more attractive as they con- Davis also discussed attire ning of the session. C-10 Well), Cameron Parish, LA c. Vehicle - Building Permit falls precisely into this catego- tinue to bloom into November at football games. "You climb The quiz enlightened (070811) Official ry. The introduction of angelo- and early December. and walk, and there is a Nelda Bailey of Madison d. Cooperative Endeavor h. LLOG Exploration nias is one of the best things At that time, the plants chance of falling. Spare your- Parish, who thought it was Company, LLC - Grand Chenier, Agreement - Grand Lake Rural Section 15, T14S, R3W, (proposed Health Clinic to happen to Louisiana flower generally would be removed to self the embarrassment. OK to wear white from head wheel washing, drill barge, plat- 10. Acceptance of Project: gardens in the past few years. make room for planting cool- Spare yourself the blisters," to toe, "24-7." The correct form, and structures to drill the a. Parish Road Striping Showing the outstanding season flowers. Since these she said, explaining that LSU answer is black, although Adam Gabler Nunez Well No. 1), Project heat and humidity tolerance plants are perennials that purple and gold flip flops or winter white is now appropri- Cameron Parish, LA (070812) 11. President Authority to that is so critical to success in have a chance of surviving a flats are recommended for fall ate to wear year-round, said i. Louisiana Gas Development Sign: our area, angelonias are ten- mild winter and growing and a. Intergovernmental games. Davis. Corp. - Klondike, Section 6, T12S, der herbaceous perennials blooming another year, how- For males, Davis suggested R3W, (proposed board road, drill- Agreement - Calcasieu Parish site, and structures to drill the Police Jury - Building Inspections that generally are grown as ever, if you mulch the bases purple or yellow Ralph Daigle Well No. 1), Cameron b. Cooperative Endeavor annuals. They are bushy with several inches of pine Lauren polos and "breathable, Parish, LA (070815) Agreement - State of Louisiana - plants with narrow, dark- straw and temperatures don’t khaki cargo shorts." 7. Other Permits: Act 18 Line Item Appropriation - green foliage and spikes of go below the mid- to low 20s, Girls can be fashionable in Festival of Riches a. Entergy Gulf States, Inc. - $100,000 attractive flowers in various they should make it if left in a yellow blouse with a pair of Square Dance Hackberry, Section 12, T12S, c. Amendment to Sub-Lease colors, primarily shades of the bed. An alternative would Agreement - Fire 10/Waterworks jeans or white linen skirt for Festival R10W, (proposed power poles at purple, pink and white. be to lift the plants, pot them Sempra LNG Facility), Cameron 10 game days. August 10, 11 Parish, LA (070802) 12. Hearing - Proposed Several improved strains up and keep them protected Most guys dress for com- New Iberia, LA b. Wendell Broussard - Grand Abandonment - Last 252’ of are available these days. At during winter. fort, compared to style for Call (888) 942-3742 Chenier, Section 3, T15S, R6W, Catherine Lane - Old around 2 feet tall, those With their upright spikes females, she said. (proposed wharf/pier), Cameron Settlement/Big Lake known as Angelface are more of flowers, angelonias combine For winter games, Davis www.iberiatravel.com Parish, LA (070804) 13. Abandonment: upright, compact and produce effectively with many com- suggested no open-toed shoes, c. Leon Duhon - Sweetlake, a. Last 252’ of Catherine Lane - Old Settlement/Big Lake lots of flower spikes in a vari- monly used summer flowers. but wear leggings and a pea Section 15, T12S, R8W, (proposed ety of colors. Other strains Match lavender and purple excavation for fish pond), 14. Hearing - Proposed coat. Cameron Parish, LA (070807) Creation of Waterworks Dist. #16 currently available include angelonias with pink and She stressed "being your d. Breaux, Inc. - Hackberry, 15. Waterworks Dist. #16: the AngelMist series and white pentas and Pink Frost own person," whether casual, Angler Bay Subdivision, Section a. Creation of District Carita series. Both come in a ornamental sweet potato. chic, bold or with flair and 44, T12S, R10W, (proposed to con- b. Appointment of Board wide selection of colors on vig- Darker purple cultivars would spice. struct a 112 lot subdivision, bulk- Members orous, bushy plants that look good with yellow New Davis said plaids, high- 16. Roadside Parking head, and excavation of canal), flower heavily. AngelMist cul- Gold lantana, White waisted belts and bubble Cameron Parish, LA (070808) Ordinance e. Thomas Cormier - Johnson 17. 2Sewage Disposal tivars produce larger flowers Profusion zinnia and blue hems are in style now. "But Bayou, Section 43, T15S, R13W, Ordinance on compact plants around 2 Summer Wave torenia. style is learned and tweaked (proposed to rebuild levee for 18. Hiring of Parish Road feet tall, while cultivars in the Angelonias also make excel- from person to person." crawfish pond damaged by Superintendent Carita series generally are lent cut flowers. Hurricane Rita), Cameron Parish, 19. Public Records Request somewhat taller than other Angelonias are readily LA (070813) Policy strains. available at area nurseries How to recognize if some is having a stroke f. Cameron Parish Water 20. Pay July 2007 Bills The newest angelonia and may be planted now. Works Dist. No. 2, Ward 6 - 21. Set September meeting Hackberry, Section 23, T12S, date strain is Serena. Growing only Water two or three times a R10W, (proposed water line exten- 22. Staff Report 12 inches to 18 inches tall, week while the plants get Act F.A.S.T. sion to Sempra facility), Cameron RUN: Aug. 2 (Au 9) Serena angelonias are among established during mid-sum- the most compact. The strain mer heat. Once established, Ask the person to smile. provides an excellent selection however, angelonias are some- FACE of colors, including Serena what drought-tolerant and Does one side of the face droop? Lavender, Serena Lavender hang tough during hot, dry Specializing in: Pink, Serena White and weather. They also have no ARMS Ask the person to raise both arms. INSUL-SOY Serena Purple. major insect or disease prob- Does one arm drift downward? Soybean Based Open & Closed Cell Spray Foam Many of these strains and lems in our area. Honestly, • Spray Foam for New Homes • Re-Models & Upgrades cultivars of angelonia have what more could you ask for? SPEECH Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. • Storage Buildings • Under Floor of Elevated Homes been tested in trials at the Get It Growing is a weekly fea- Are the words slurred? Can he/she repeat the ture on home lawn and garden • Coolers • Vessel Ice Compartments and More LSU AgCenter’s Burden sentence correctly? Research Center in Baton topics prepared by experts in the — FREE ESTIMATES — Rouge. Their performance LSU AgCenter. For more informa- Clifton & Carryl Hebert, Owners tion on such topics, contact your TIME If the person shows any of these symptoms, through the summer has been parish LSU AgCenter Extension Bus.: (337) 630-9027 Home: (337) 598-4790 so good that I can recommend time is important. Call 911 or get to the hospi- office or visit our Web site at tal fast. Brain cellls are dying. Pager: (337) 421-8382 them for your garden without www.lsuagcenter.com. A wide hesitation. range of publications and a vari- Angelonias will grow best ety of other resources are avail- in well-prepared beds amend- able. ed with organic matter and a — JOB AD — light fertilizer application – — JOB AD — The Cameron Parish School Board is accepting just as you would do for other bedding plants. Since they The Cameron Parish School Board is accepting applications for a Sweeper (8 hrs./day) at Hackberry thrive in heat, it is best to applications for a Sweeper (8 hrs./day) at Grand High School. High School diploma is preferred. wait until late April to plant Lake School. High School diploma is preferred. To make application contact: Mr. Austin LaBove, them, but you can add them to To make application contact: Mr. David Duhon, Principal, Hackberry High School. Phone: 337-762- your gardens anytime during the summer. Principal, Grand Lake High School; Phone: 337- 3305 Part sun to full sun (six to The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, eight hours of direct sun 905-5100. The deadline for submitting applica- August 10, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. daily) will produce stocky Satchmo tions is Friday, August 10, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. plants with plenty of flower RUN: Aug. 2 & 9 (AU-8) SummerFest spikes. But you need to avoid August 2-5 RUN: August 2 & 9 (AU-7) areas that are shady. Since there are a variety of New Orleans, LA heights and growth habits Call (504) 522-5730 — JOB AD — available these days, check www.frenchquarterfestivals.org — JOB AD — The Cameron Parish School Board is accepting applica- the label of the plants for height when you make your The Cameron Parish School Board is accepting appli- tions for a Food Service Technician (8 hrs. per day) at South selections. Taller cultivars are cations for a sign language interpreter (certification Cameron High School. High School diploma is preferred. excellent for the back of flower preferred, but not required) for Grand Lake High To make application contact: Mr. Zeke Wainwright, beds, while shorter and cas- School. A high school diploma or equivalent required. Principal, South Cameron High School. Phone: 337-542- cading types are suitable for planting toward the front of To make application contact: Miss Willyne Kestel, 4772 or 542-4628. the bed. All angelonias are Special Education Supervisor, Cameron Parish Shool The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, August outstanding container plants Board. Phone: 337-905-5784 ext. 102. 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. – either alone or combined The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, RUN: Aug. 2 & 9 (A:U 6) with other plants. In fact, August 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. nicely designed mixed planti- RUN: Aug. 2 & 9 (AU-10)

CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD IMPORTANT DATES: IMPORTANT DATES: Grand Lake High School Hackberry High School, Johnson Bayou High School, and South Cameron High School Bell Schedule: 7:30 A.M. - 2:45 P.M. Bell Schedule for all 3 Schools: 7:50 A.M. - 3:55 P.M. School Offices Now Open (Monday through Friday until students report) School Offices Now Open (Monday through Friday until students report) Pupil Appraisal Office Now Open Pupil Appraisal Office Now Open (Located in the high school wing of Grand Lake High School) (Located in the high school wing of Grand Lake High School) (Classrooms are available for teacher use) (Classrooms are available for teacher use) Wednesday, August 8, 2007 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 School Clerks Report to Grand Lake High School School Clerks Report to Schools Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Administrators and Teachers report to District-wide Meeting: Teachers Report to Schools Hackberry High School Auditorium 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Thursday, August 16, 2007 Administrators and Teachers Report to District-wide Meeting: Teachers Report to Grand Lake High School Hackberry High School Auditorium 9:00 A.M. Friday, August 17, 2007 Thursday, August 16, 2007 Students Report to Grand Lake High School Students Report to Schools Special Reminders Special Reminders School uniforms remain in effect for all students, including our new Pre-Kindergarten students. School uniforms remain in effect for all students, including our new Pre-Kindergarten students School “Spirit Tee-Shirts” will only be permitted on very limited special days, as School “Spirit Tee-Shirts” will only be permitted on very limited special days as determined by the School Principal. Students will be expected to wear uniform tops on determined by the School Principal. Students will be expected to wear uniform tops on majority of school days. majority of school days. For more school information,visit www.camsch.org RUN: Aug. 2 (AU-11) For more school information, visit www.camsch.org RUN: Aug. 2 (AU-12) Page 10, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 2, 2007 possible. 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To do so, slightly Providing enough light is 7/26-8/2. be appropriate. spray with baking spray. untangle tightly packed root especially important for Get It Growing is a week- Combine flour, sugar, balls to encourage roots to abundant flower production. ly feature on home lawn and baking soda, salt, and spices spread into surrounding soil, Hibiscuses should be given as garden topics prepared by in a large mixing bowl; add and set the plants at the much direct sunlight as pos- Fig Preserves Recipe experts in the LSU AgCenter. butter and oil and beat well. same level they were growing sible – at least four hours to INGREDIENTS: heavy pot and bring to a boil. in the container. six hours a day, but eight 10 pounds figs Carefully drop figs into Since tropical hibiscus hours of sun is preferred. 1/4 cup baking soda boiling syrup. Reduce heat plants are not reliably hardy Pruning may be done — NOTICE — 5 pounds granulated sugar and simmer, stirring occa- in Louisiana, those planted anytime you feel the need to 1/4 cup lemon juice sionally, until figs are clear in the ground are subject to control or shape the bushes. The Johnson Bayou Recreaton Center lemon slices (optional) looking and syrup is thick, injury or loss when winter How far back you cut will be having their monthly Board 1 quart water about 2 to 3 hours. temperatures go below the depends on what you trying Add lemon slices 1/2 mid-20s. Keep this in mind to accomplish. Meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at PREPARATION: hour before figs are done. when deciding how many and When you prune, flower 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held on the Wash figs in warm water Immediately pour into where to use these plants in production will stop until the with baking soda. Rinse well. hot, sterilized jars, leaving the landscape. plant has made sufficient recreation center grounds in the tempo- Cut off stems. 1/3-inch head space. Adjust On the other hand, hibis- new growth. Generally, the rary trailer located at 135 Berwick Road, Combine sugar, lemon caps. Process 15 minutes in cuses make outstanding con- farther back you cut your juice and water in large, boiling water bath. tainer plants, and you can plant, the longer it will take Johnson Bayou, LA. 70631. RUN: Aug. 2 (AU-4) bring them in on nights when to come back into flower. So freezing temperatures occur. it’s better to prune back light- __ For keeping them in contain- ly and occasionally than to Sales & Service New & Used ers, when you bring a new allow the plant to grow too — JOB AD — plant home, check the root large and to have to prune We Service All Makes & Models ball. If it is very pot-bound, more severely. The Johnson Bayou Recreation Center will be shift it into a container about Yellow leaves often occur accepting applications for a full-time supervisor In Lake Charles one-third larger than the one and are alarming but may in which it is growing. not necessarily signal trou- working shift work. Any persons who may be Shetler Lincoln Mercury Otherwise, wait until later to ble. It is perfectly natural interested in applying can pick up an application repot, since hibiscuses tend and healthy for a vigorously at the recreation center during normal operating to flower better if not allowed growing hibiscus to occasion- 478-1720 Or 1-800-460-5461 3201 HWY. 14 too much root room. ally yellow and drop its older hours. (Sun.-Sat. from 2-8 p.m.). leaves. Leaves also may yel- low and drop because of sud- Applications must be turned in before 8:00 p.m den changes in environmen- on Monday, August 6. For any additional infor- tal conditions, and they may mation you may contact Christen Trahan at 337- Southwest Homes occur in a newly purchased 569-2288. hibiscus or a plant moved RUN: July 26 & Aug. 2 (JY 48) from one location to another. On the other hand, yel- lowing leaves also may indi- 436-5593 or 1-800-256-8006 cate a problem. A plant that is allowed to wilt may recover 13th Annual when watered but then drop Why Buy Locally? leaves some time later. An DeQuincy Chamber of Commerce overall pale, yellowish look to Golf Tournament • Largest Housing retailer in SWLA the plant indicates a need to fertilize. Yellow leaves also Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007-- 1:00 p.m. may mean the plant is infest- • Exclusive Trane A/C in all homes ed with sucking insects – generally aphids or white- KOASATI PINES • In House Service Department flies. Look carefully for these pests, and, if observed, use a Kinder • Over 200 models to choose from pesticide labeled to control them. Several applications • 3 man scramble: $300 Per Team • We handle SBA Loans may be necessary. • Hole Sponsorships: $100.00 Flower bud loss is most • We assist with Road Home Programs likely due to stress from such • Prizes For: Closest To Hole, factors as high temperatures, Hole In One & Door Prizes • All homes exceed Cameron Parish dry soil, low light, sudden environmental changes and transplanting. Some vari- DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION OF Building Codes eties of hibiscus seem to be more prone to bud drop than PLAYERS: AUGUST 1 -- 1:00 P.M. • We have been in business over 20 years others. Sometimes a healthy For More Information Call: 500 S. M. L. King Hwy . • Lake Charles, LA hibiscus will grow well but Shelia Dougharty at 786-2411 or the not produce flowers. As Chamber Office at 786-6451. usual, several factors may be responsible. This will occur Entry Forms may be picked up at the when newly purchased Chamber Office, located in the plants are repotted into a Railroad Museum larger container or planted in the ground. This also will FOR A WONDERFUL GOLFING occur when plants are cut EXPERIENCE PLAY THE BEAUTIFUL back severely. Under good KOASATI PINES COURSE! growing conditions, the plants will eventually come SUPPORT THE DEQUINCY into flower. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chapter 14 Insufficient light is another cause of poor flower- MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC ing. Remember to give your plants as much direct sun as SEC. 14-50-A Stopping, parking, or standing upon the highway shoulder; driving upon the highway shoulder. ATTENTION: JOB APPLICANTS A. No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle on any parish road shoulder when such stopping or parking on the highway shoul- The Cameron Parish Police Jury is taking applications for the posi- der shall obstruct the flow of traffic or is a hazard to public safety, unless tion of Substance Abuse Director. such stopping, parking, or standing is made necessary by an emergency, except: Qualifications include: Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong public rela- (1) By any public utility personnel or public utility equipment engaged tions skills; ability to facilitate group processes; knowledge of in the operation of the utility business, public vehicles owned by public bod- Cameron Parish’s community resources; ability to train, mentor, and ies which are engaged in the conduct of official business, or privately-owned organize community groups, volunteers, etc.; grant writing/adminis- vehicles which are engaged in services authorized by the local government tration experience preferred; experience in prevention science, law authority. enforcement, education, business management or human services (a.) In case of an emergency, the driver of a vehicle may lawfully oper- related field preferred. Must have transportation; must attend multi- ate the vehicle on any parish road shoulder in accordance with the normal ple training sessions and must have computer skills. standards of prudent conduct to protect himself or others from harm. When the emergency ends, the vehicle shall not be operated on the parish road Salary range is $30,000-$40,000 plus benefits. Please submit shoulder. resume’ to the Cameron Parish Police Jury, c/o Parish Administrator, P. O. Box 1280, Cameron, LA 70631 or hand deliver to Cameron Violations; penalties. Parish Police Jury, c/o Parish Administrator, 122-A Recreation Any person who violates the provisions of this article, in addition to any Center Lane, Cameron, LA 70631. Resumes must be in by Monday, other penalty or remedy provided hereunder or by any law, be guilty of a August 6, 2007. misdemeanor punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or thir- ty (30) days in the parish jail or both, at the discretion of the court. Each day The Cameron Parish Police Jury does not discriminate on the basis a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. of race, color, age, sex, handicap, national origin or political or reli- gious opinions. RUN: July 12, 19, 26 & Aug. 2 (JY14) RUN: July 26 & Aug. 2 (JY 51) Page 11, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 2, 2007

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KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL It is now the law in many states to use a hands-free device while driving. New types of hands-free headsets can help you meet this requirement. It allows cell phone users hands-free conve-nience with either a SOUTH CAMERON High School library received $36,000 worth of books from the headset or a high-quality Federation of Republican Women. Participating in the presentations were, (standing, speakerphone. It also allows from left) South Cameron High School Assistant Principals Stevie Barnett and Sethie CAMERON SALTWATER Fishing Festival royalty the convenience of transfer- Trosclair, Principal Carol “Zeke” Wainwright, First Vice-President of the National crowned at last year’s Festival were (from left): Junior ring calls back and forth Federation of Republican Women Shirley Sadler, President of the Ohio Federation of Miss Cameron Fishing Festival - Danielle Nester, Baby from speakerphone to head- Republican Women and chairperson of the project Mary Ann Christie, South Cameron Miss - Isabelle Camel, Little Miss - Olivia Hebert, Teen set without the need to redi- High School Librarians Katie Trahan and Eva January, Superintendent of Cameron Miss - Kristen Broussard, Tiny Miss - Brynn Hardie, Petite al. Best of all, the audio qual- Parish Schools Stephanie Rodrigue, Cameron Parish School Board President Loston Miss - Maeleigh Conner, Deb Miss - Breann DeBarge, ity for this device is similar Toddler Miss - Hallie Haynie. This year’s pageant is to landline telephones. McEvers, and President of the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women Suzanne Crow. Looking at the books are Brennan Barnett, Brilee Baccigalopi, and Devon and Saturday. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) TIMING IS Brayden Richard. EVERYTHING Does this situation ring a Visit the Cameron bell? A person dining at a table next to you decides to Saltwater Fishing discuss business over the phone while you try to enjoy your meal. Festival this Weekend! Remember, there are times when it is inappropri- ate or even rude to make or take a phone call. If you • VOTERS OF CAMERON PARISH • must leave your phone on, switch it to silent mode and October 20, 2007 election will be here before use discreet text messaging to communicate important you know it. Now is the time to register to messages in places such as vote if you plan on going to the polls. Voters restaurants, meetings and need to update their address as soon as pos- movie theaters. If text messaging won’t do sible. the trick, explain your need If you are out of the parish because of to take a call and excuse THIS IS the new Hackberry Waterworks office which replaced the old one that was yourself from the table or torn down due to Hurricane Rita damages. The staff had been working out of a mobile Hurricane Rita but you are planning on mov- exit the theater before you office. (Photo courtesy of Grace Welch.) ing back to the parish,YES, you can still vote begin talking. here as long as you have not registered in Eye floaters are mere another parish or state. Voters, it is of extreme importance to make annnoyance most times sure we have your correct address. Please By JUDITH LEE and number of floaters, especially call our office for more information. GRETCHYN BAILEY if they are accompanied by Registrar of Voters, 337-775-5493. Our phys- flashes of light or other vision You may sometimes see disturbances, could indicate a ical address is: 122-F Recreation Ln., first small specks or clouds moving retinal detachment or other trailer behind the courthouse on the right. in your field of vision. They serious problem in the eye. If Suzanne Sturlese, are called floaters. You can you suddenly see new floaters, often see them when looking visit your eye doctor immedi- RUN: July 26 & Aug. 2 (JY50) Registrar at a plain background, like a ately. blank wall or blue sky. Floaters are actually tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous, the clear jelly- EFFECTIVE AUGUST 6, 2007 like fluid that fills the inside of your eye. All residents in Hackberry served by Waste A PLACE CALLED HOME Floaters may look like specks, strands, webs or other Management on Tuesday will now be served on A 64-page picture book featuring the shapes. Actually, what you are photographs of Bill Turnbull seeing are the shadows of Monday. floaters cast on the retina, the Through the lens of his camera, Bill Turnbull fixed light-sensitive part of the eye. All residents in the Cameron areas of Creole and in time colorful images of the beauty of the cheniers, If a spot or shadowy shape passes in front of your field of Cameron who are served on Monday will now be beaches, marshes, swamps, and prairies of Cameron vision or to the side, you are Parish. Taken between two of the worst natural disas- seeing a floater. Because they served on Tuesday. ters the area has ever experienced, Hurricane Audrey are inside your eye, they move with your eyes when you try to Thank you for your patience and understanding (1957) and Hurricane Rita (2005), Bill’s photographs see them. You may also see vividly remind us of the beauty that was and will be flashes of light. These flashes during this transition. again. With an eye for detail that most of us hold only occur more often in older peo- ple, and usually are caused by in our personal memory, he recorded the scenic beau- mechanical stimulation of ty of the parish that for many years Bill and I were photoreceptors when the gel- Any Questions, like vitreous occasionally tugs proud to call home. on the light-sensitive retina. Please Call: To reserve your copy please send $15.00 along with They may be a warning sign of $3.00 for shipping and handling (per copy) to Janie a detached retina. Flashes 337-436-7229 also occur after a blow to the Turnbull, Turnbull Ink Press, P. O. Box 720447, head, often called "seeing Norman, OK 73070 by Sept. 15, 2007. stars." If you have floaters, they'll likely look like this when you Yes, please reserve______copy/copies of: peer up at a bright, blue sky. A PLACE CALLED HOME. I’ve enclosed a check/ Most spots and floaters in the eye are harmless and money order for______merely annoying. Many will Name:______fade over time and become less bothersome. People sometimes Address:______are interested in surgery to remove floaters, but doctors Cameron LNG, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, is currently staffing for an Instrument & City, State, Zip______are willing to perform such Electrical Engineer in Hackberry, Louisiana. surgery only in rare instances. 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