The Cameron Parish 50¢
PilotAugust 7, 2008 Vol. 51--No. 44 Cameron, La. 70631
THREE MOBILE homes on Hayes Picou Road in Cameron were damaged by Tropical Storm Edouard Tuesday morning. This one had its roof torn off. Another one lost a canopy and the third one had roof damage. A barn was blown down in Creole and a shrimp boat sank in Cameron. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) Residents evacuate but storm damage minor
By CYNDI SELLERS became eerily quiet on did not materialize. Water Monday evening as everyone came over the road on Tropical Storm Edouard watched and waited for Cameron and on Highway 82 put a bit of a scare into lower Edouard. west of AB Dock and west of Cameron Parish residents And, just like Hurricane Holly Beach. Roads closest to Johnny Poole this week as, for the first Rita, Edouard did make a the Gulf, and low-lying park- time since Hurricane Rita, northerly turn at the last ing lots along the Cameron SIGNS ARE up naming LA Highway 82 from Holly they were called to evacuate minute, making landfall just docks also flooded, but the Beach to the Louisiana-Texas state line as Rodney John Poole for a tropical system. west of Sabine Pass, Tex. It tides were only about two Guilbeaux Memorial Highway. Guilbeaux worked tire- Edouard was just a clus- did not, however, intensify feet above normal. lessly to protect the highway from coastal erosion, see- ter of showers in the north- beyond 65 mph, which thank- The westerly path of the ing the placement of breakwaters and sand nourish- constable ern Gulf waters, south of fully kept the effects minimal storm, skirting the coast, ment of the beaches during his lifetime. The Louisiana Biloxi, Miss., until it became along the Louisiana coast. may have contributed to the legislature made the designation during the spring ses- a depression and then a trop- minimal flooding. sion. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) candidate ical storm on Sunday DAMAGE REPORTS Parish road crews had evening, Aug. 3. During the early morning cleared all of the downed John (Johnny) Poole, Jr., The Cameron Parish hours, Edouard took a sud- trees by 10 a.m., and the of Hackberry has announced Office of Emergency den jog to the north, bringing evacuation was lifted at Fishing Festival to be his candidacy for Constable Preparedness, noting the strong winds and rain to noon. Parish officials said in Ward Six, Cameron Parish proximity of the storm to Cameron Parish. In one they were glad the storm did- in the Oct. 4 election. He pro- land and the projected path Cameron neighborhood, the n't intensify, and felt lucky vided the following informa- taking it close to Southwest roof was peeled off a mobile that Cameron Parish's first held Friday & Sat. tion about himself: Louisiana, decided to order a home, and two others were tropical system since Rita I have been a resident of mandatory evacuation on damaged. A barn was report- was a mild one. Hackberry all my 52 years Monday morning. ed blown down in Creole, and By Wednesday morning, The 5th annual Cameron 10 a.m. - Food booths and graduated from Saltwater Fishing Festival open; Festival Queen OEP Director Clifton a shrimp boat sank in the parish administrative offices Hackberry High School in Hebert said the number of Calcasieu River. Trees were were back in operation, hav- will be held Friday and Pageant begins. 1974. I have been married to Saturday, Aug. 8 and 9, at 11 a.m. - Weigh station residents still living in travel blown down in Grand ing returned the files and Gwen Gremillion Poole for trailers and the possibility Chenier, Little Chenier, on equipment. Parish treasurer the Grand Chenier Park. opens. 31 years. Together we raised The following is the schedule 12 noon - Teardrops band that the storm could intensi- Trosclair Road, and in the Bonnie Conner said that the four children who attended fy to Category 1 and turn Cameron area. parish learned from of events: performs. school in Hackberry. 3 p.m. - Redfish challenge northerly during the night Most other damage was Hurricane Rita not to trust I have been a member of made evacuation the sensible confined to metal awnings early weather reports. FRIDAY, AUG. 8 ends. St. Peters Catholic Apostolic 12:01 a.m. - Fishing rodeo 3:30 p.m. - Static per- thing to do. Landfall was pro- and carports, shingles, siding All the file cabinets, some Church for 52 years. In 2007, jected around Galveston, and skirting. computers and other office begins. forms. I was appointed to the 6 a.m. - Redfish challenge 5 p.m. - Weigh station Tex., but the cone of probabil- Power went out between 4 equipment had been evacuat- Pastoral Council as Trustee ity included extreme western a.m.. and 5 a.m., and was ed, and all computer files begins. closes. of St. Peters Parish by 12 noon - Weigh station 6 p.m. - Recognize corpo- Cameron Parish. repaired within about five or backed up to a secure loca- Bishop Glen Provost. I also Hebert was pleased with six hours, except for Johnson tion, so that parish opera- opens rate sponsors; Festival have served in the Parish 3 p.m. - Festival gates queen presented; Presenta- the evacuation, noting that Bayou. Debris on the road- tions could continue no mat- Ministry as a Lector for 12 65-70% of the lower Cameron way made it difficult for ter what happened. The reg- open; Food and craft booths tion of fishing awards. years. open; 1st day Redfish chal- 7:30 p.m. - Jamie Parish residents did leave. In crews to reach the area until ular Police Jury meeting has I have served on the addition, parish offices, afternoon. been re-scheduled for lenge closes. Bergeron and Kickin Cajuns. Marshland Festival board of 6 p.m. - Weigh station 9 p.m. - Fireworks on the libraries, and other agencies Projected tides of 4-5 feet Monday, Aug. 11, at 5:30 p.m. directors for 19 years and I operating in temporary quar- closes. river sponsored by Penelope have actively supported 7:30 p.m. - Steel Shot per- Richard, attorney at law. ters loaded trailers, previous- youth and civic organiza- ly purchased for such an forms. 9:30 - Jamie Bergeron tions in our community. 12 a.m. - Grounds close and Kickin Cajuns band. eventuality, with computers, Officials pleased with 12 a.m. - Festival closes. equipment, files, etc., and SATURDAY, AUG. 9 For more information moved them out. 6 a.m. - Final day of please contact Carl School to Fire trucks, road equip- local storm response Redfish challenge begins. Broussard at 775-5316 or ment, and the Johnson Bayou and Creole bookmo- By CYNDI SELLERS Dick Gremillion (Calcasieu). 9 a.m. - Festival gates Penelope Richard at 775- Gen. Landreneau said open. 8135. open next biles were taken to higher ground. South Cameron As the winds and rain Cameron Parish was "very Memorial Hospital placed from Tropical Storm fortunate to have tremen- Tuesday sandbags in front of doors to Edouard began to subside dous planning and coordina- Cleanup is continuing stop windblown rain. The around noon on Tuesday, a tion, including a really good Cameron Parish schools Police Jury meeting sched- Blackhawk helicopter set communications network." FEMA (contracted these guys They will be glad will open for the 2008-09 uled for Monday night was down in Cameron, bringing He said that "maintaining through Witt) and the Coast to come to you and let you school year on Tuesday, Aug. canceled. state officials to view the communications is absolute- Guard are still conducting a show areas of concern on 12. They are Grand Lake, Elderly residents were effects of the storm. It was ly imperative." clean up of local waterways. their maps so they can be Hackberry, Johnson Bayou assisted with packing and like old times, when Maj. Edmonson was Additional funds have been reported to the Coast Guard. and South Cameron High and travel arrangements by the Blackhawks were common in impressed with the new 700 identified to further the work Contact billy.crabb@asso- Elementary Schools. Cameron Council on Aging. Cameron Parish skies after communications system, not- begun last year. ciates.dhs.gov to report or Cameron Elementary and Julie Burleigh said many Hurricane Rita. ing that every first respon- Please spread the word to meet regarding any obstruc- South Cameron Elementary were apprehensive about the Major General Bennett der - Sheriff's office, fire your fellow “boaters” to tions in waterways that need have been consolidated to the storm with Hurricane Rita so Landreneau, of the departments, ambulance - report any areas of concern to be addressed. South Cameron High site. fresh in their minds. Louisiana National Guard, was able to communicate (mostly south of I-10) to The school offices and A number of travel trail- was on board, along with before, during and after the school board officer were ers were moved out of low Col. Mike Edmonson of the storm. closed Tuesday due to the lying areas by nervous own- Louisiana State Police and He said the real success threat of the storm but ers. In Grand Lake, farmers Mark Cooper, Director of the story, however, is the people. Announcement rules reopened on Wednesday. The hastened to harvest rice and Governor's Office of "They listen and work with School Board office is tem- bale hay before wind and Homeland Security and us to get the job done," he The Cameron Pilot is Photos can be attached to porarily located at Grand rain destroyed their crops. Emergency Preparedness said, and he urged everyone accepting candidate the article upon submission Lake High School. Mike Heinen, Director of (GOHSEP). to use the state website announcements for Oct. 4 or e-mailed in a .jpg format Jeff Davis Electric Co-op, The visitors were sent by www.getagameplan.org to election. to dequincynews@century- warned that if power went Governor Bobby Jindal to help them get ready for the The announcement arti- tel.net. Announcements and Benefit set out during the night, crews assess emergency operations next possible storm. cle should be typed and kept photos also can be mailed to would not attempt to repair and test communications. Cooper pointed out that to 400 words or less. Cameron Pilot, P. O. Box them until sometime during Cooper said that everything Gov. Jindal had used general The newspaper will pub- 995, DeQuincy, LA 70633. for Gully the day on Tuesday, when it seemed to have gone "really fund dollars in January to lish a one column photo- The newspaper reserves became safe to do so. Sheriff's well." fully fund the transition to graph of each candidate, the right to edit articles for A benefit will be held deputies remained on patrol, He was also very pleased the 700 communications sys- along with the article, which grammar, punctuation, Saturday, Aug. 16, to help and roadblocks were set up, with what they saw flying in tem, which is supposed to should include background spelling and space. with medical and funeral preventing anyone from - very little visible damage. eliminate the horrendous information. The deadline for candi- expenses of the late Neil entering the area from 9 p.m. He said Southwest Louisiana communication problems date submissions will be Gully, who retired after 23 until the evacuation was lift- is one of the best prepared experienced during Monday, Sept. 15, the date years of service with the ed. regions in the state and his Hurricanes Katrina and that early voting for the elec- Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s The town of Cameron, as office is very proud of OEP Rita. Office. tion begins. well as other communities, Directors Clifton Hebert and Cont. on Page 2. The newspaper offers a The benefit will be held at variety of advertising the Iowa Knights of options for political candi- Columbus Hall beginning at dates. For more information, 11 a.m. and will include bar- call Jeffra DeViney, advertis- becue dinners, a raffle and an ing manager, at 1-800-256- auction. 7323 or 912-5063. For more information call 582-3383 or 786-2806.
STATE OFFICIALS met with local emergency personnel on Tuesday to evaluate the emergency response effort. Cameron OEP Director Clifton Hebert, Sheriff Theos CONSTRUCTION OF the new Sabine River bridge. linking Cameron Parish with Duhon, Major General Bennett Landreneau, GOHSEP Director Mark Cooper, and Pleasure Island in Texas, is progressing. This view is from the Texas side. Louisiana State Police Major Mike Edmonson discussed the evacuation and com- (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) munications. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) Page 2, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 7, 2008 Bank tells semi-annual dividend The Board of Directors for Cameron State Bank has declared a semi-annual divi- dend of $2.50 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of June 30, for a total of $1,742,073. Roy Raftery, Jr., President and CEO, reports that Cameron State Bank is in excellent financial condi- tion. “Our record-breaking growth is continuing and it is LUKE AND BARBARA Conner of Lafayette are important that our cus- shown racing at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course in tomers and shareholders THE FIRST TROPICAL system to impact Louisiana since 2005 brought lots of Lexington, Ohio during the Vintage Days Races July know that in spite of all the media to town. Here Mike Sellers and Mike Steele from station WBRZ in Baton national media attention 25-31. Luke is the son of Loretta Theriot and Adam Rouge, get an interview with Col. Mike Edmonson of the Louisiana State police. Conner, formerly of Creole. focusing on problems in the housing market, stock mar- New Orleans station WDSU was also filming. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) ket and other areas of the economy, Cameron State Luke and Barbara Conner Bank is more successful and OFFICIALS Workshop told for small secure than ever before in Cont. from Page 1. enjoy motorcycle racing our over 40 year history.” As of June 30, Cameron During those days, many business owners here When Luke Conner isn’t out of a field of 27 on a mod- State Bank’s total assets are emergency personnel could- working at finding alterna- ified 1970 Honda CI 350. $597,393,000, deposits are n't talk to other agencies, Louisiana Business & ation and maintenance, tive fuel sources and wife, Luke is the son of Loretta $488,510,000, loans are and relief efforts were Technology Center (LBTC), financial analysis, human Barbara isn’t fashioning her Theriot and Adam Conner $357,748,000, capital is severely hampered. The new in conjunction with Cameron resource strategies, and custom jewelry they can usu- formerly of Creole. $62,699,000 and income year system, which includes new Parish Planning & many others. ally be found at the race to date is $4,556,000. The hand-held radios for all Development, will be hosting LBTC will be available for tracks in various cities in the bank’s year to date return agencies, is more powerful, a workshop for entrepre- initial business counseling United States. Pictured Benefit is set on assets is an excellent and everyone can communi- neurs and small business sessions on Thursday, Aug. 7, above are the two racing at 1.50% and their return on cate. owners to re-launch their from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the the Mid Ohio Sports Car equity is an outstanding Cameron Parish Police businesses post-Rita by pro- Cameron Office of A benefit for Julie Batts 14.00%. viding technical assistance, Emergency Preparedness Course in Lexington, Ohio. will be held on Sunday, Aug. Jurors present for the meet- Luke raced in the Historic ing agreed. Thomas business counseling services, located at 128 D St in 24, at Grand Chenier Park, and entrepreneurial train- Cameron. To schedule an Sportsman 350 and 500 on a beginning at 10 a.m. Julie McDaniel said communica- 1969 Honda CBXT350 race- Tide gage is tions were really smooth. ing. This service is free to appointment please call 225- was diagnosed with Guillain- business owners. 578-4702. bike, the Superbike Formula Barre’ Syndrome, and needs Kirk Burleigh said the OEP III, and the Thruxton Cup on being removed kept everyone - industry, law To receive assistance, the Ernie Broussard, Parish an additional year of thera- owners must complete and Planner & Executive the Triumph Thruxton. He py. enforcement, and parish offi- was one of the top ten win- The National Ocean cials - well informed. submit preliminary forms Director of Cameron Parish There will be a silent auc- directly to LBTC and sched- Planning & Development ners in all the races out of a tion, bake sale, a regular Service began removing the Charles Precht, who was field of 30-40 racers depend- existing Calcasieu Pass in Grand Lake much of the ule an appointment for an states, “This is a rare occa- auction, refreshments, raffle, initial business counseling sion to secure advanced mar- ing on the race. live music, ice cold beer and (Cameron) tide gage time, said the conference Barabara ran in the Saturday, Aug. 2, after which calls really helped keep him session. keting, finance, and strategic barbecue chicken plate The purpose for the initial assistance for our local busi- Historic Production lunches will be available for tide and meteorological data up to date. Lightweight and placed 9th will be temporarily suspend- In all, everyone present counseling session is to learn ness sectors. This will pro- purchase. about the business and vide a linkage to outside The public is invited to ed. This is due to the instal- felt that the new systems lation of a new Sentinel tide and procedures worked well, determine what issues they markets and resources.” attend and help support this are encountering. Preliminary forms are benefit. gage, which is designed to and Edouard was a good trial withstand the winds and run for future, more serious LBTC can provide assis- available at the Planning & tides of a category 4 hurri- storms. Everyone was also tance in areas such as busi- Development office located cane. very happy there was so lit- ness plan development, mar- at 122-E Recreation Center The length of time of the tle damage this time. keting and sales strategies, Lane in Cameron. outage is not known at this E-commerce, website cre- time, as it will coincide with the construction of the new Think of all the beauty tide gage currently in Grand Lake students to make progress. still left around you and be happy. trip to Washington, D.C. -Anne Frank Sixty middle school stu- On behalf of the student DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS dents at Grand Lake High travelers, thank you for your School will be taking an edu- support of this once in a life- IN MARBLE, GRANITE & BRONZE -The CAMERON PILOT- cational field trip to time chance. If you have any (USPS 086980) Washington D. C. to partici- questions or would like fur- Trust Us . . . 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Cameron Pilot brands may be hard to read Aug. 7, 1975 at a distance, and a cattle- BRANDINGS HAVEN’T man can ride through a herd CHANGED IN PARISH that is coming led with sev- By GENEVA GRIFFITH eral owners and immediately spot his cattle from the ear Many changes have taken marks. place in Cameron Parish Working the calves is since the early settlers came done with assembly line effi- here, but there is one custom ciency. The calves are sepa- that has changed very little-- rated from their mothers by the method of branding cat- experienced cowboys who tle. rope them and pull them into Cattle was the main rea- the branding pen. son the first people came to Once in the pen, they are the parish, hunting pastures bulldogged and each is on which to graze their cattle branded, ear marked, and herds, which, for some, were vaccinated. their only possessions when Each job is done by a dif- they were driven from their ferent cowhand who is an homes during the Civil War. expert in his job. One such branding took Branding is still done place recently at the “Bluff”, with heated irons, not with a narrow chenier of oak trees chemicals that cattlemen in on the Mermentau River some areas use. between Oak Grove commu- Some are still heated over MR. AND MRS. Shane Jouett of Grand Lake nity and Grand Chenier. the open wood fires, but announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage John H. Meaux, 86 year some have built specially of their daughter, Paige Jouett, to Joseph Busby, son A. J. AND ELSIE Toby of Arnaudville announce the old patriarch of his family, designed heated grills fed by engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daugh- carefully watched over the of Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Busby of Hackberry. The wed- a butane burner for heating ding is set for Friday, Sept. 19 at Prien Lake Park in ter, Brandy Kaye Toby-Latiolais, to Brian Scott proceedings, even though he the branding iron. LeBoeuf, son of George and Gloria LeBoeuf of is almost blind and can no After the calves are Lake Charles at 6:30 p.m. Abbeville, formerly of Cameron. The wedding is set for longer participate on horse- branded they are turned Sunday, Aug. 31 at Rip Van Winkle Gardens in back. back into the herd to find Schools not damaged Jefferson Island at 2 p.m. A reception will follow at the Meaux, who served their mothers, but not before Bayless Center in the Rip Van Winkle Gardens. Cameron Parish in the the youngsters have their Cameron Parish School report to Westlake High Louisiana Legislature as its turn at bare-back bronc rid- Superintendent Stephanie School on Wednesday. The Through this means, friends and relatives are invited to representative for many attend. ing on the “little critters.” Rodrique states that all Southwest Louisiana High years, recalls that this At noon everyone gathers schools in Cameron Parish Performance Schools branding pen is located on at the ranch house where and the Cameron Parish Greenbuilding Workshop, Golf tournament set the exact same spot that the they are served up heaping School Board Office appear sponsored by Global Green very first settlers used. portions of home grown, corn to be in good shape and USA, was held as scheduled The 18th Annual person entry fee includes The cattle are even inbred fed beef steaks, “dirty rice”, reopened on Wednesday, at South Cameron High Cameron Parish Golf tournament fees, green fees, from the same cattle accom- beans and all the trimmings. Aug. 6, at 8 a.m. School on Wednesday. Tournament, sponsored by cart rental, and meal. panying the early settlers to The 200 newly branded Teachers who were sched- the Grand Lake Scholarship Tournament is open to every- this part of the country. calves will then be turned uled to attend professional Committee, will be held at one. Teams flighted by Inbreeding helps the cattle out back into the marsh with development in-services on the Gray Plantation Golf Handicap. to cope with many of the their mothers where they Tuesday, Aug. 5, were asked Course, Saturday, Sept. 20, Deadline for entry is hardships of marsh living, will grow fat for market on to attend the Wednesday ses- starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15. For more such as insects and diseases. the lush green saltgrass. sions at Grand lake High Format will be a 2 Man information call Ricky The cattle brandings are School. Best Ball Format (each play- Guidry at 540-2825 held twice each year--in the DUMP IS CLOSED New teachers were to er plays own ball). $100 per spring and fall. The spring The Louisiana Health branding is always the Department has closed the largest because more calves Creole garbage dump WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU! are born during that time. because of unsanitary condi- It has always been the tions and is threatening to custom that when a child is close all of the parish’s other Hebert’s Mini Warehouses born into the family it is dumps. given a brand and a calf is In a letter to the jury last 7150 McCown Rd. branded to start a herd for week, the health department Off of Manchester Rd., Lake Charles Specializing in: him. reported that it had inspect- Meaux was given his ed all of the dumps and Owned & Operated by Freddie & Janice Hebert INSUL-SOY brand by his father who had found them all entirely Soybean Based Open & Closed Cell Spray Foam brought it with him from unsatisfactory. It cited open • Spray Foam for New Homes • Re-Models & Upgrades Vermilion Parish over 100 burning, flies and other 337-912-0408 • Storage Buildings • Under Floor of Elevated Homes years ago. It resembles a unacceptable conditions. • Coolers • Vessel Ice Compartments and More German swastika. WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU! — FREE ESTIMATES — Brands have been applied ROAD PROJECTS Clifton & Carryl Hebert, Owners since ancient times as sym- The Cameron Police Jury For All Your Awards and Bus.: (337) 630-9027 Home: (337) 598-4790 bols of ownership and in accepted the low bid of Roy Louisiana their use has Bailey Contractor of Creole DYNAMICS Recognition Needs... Pager: (337) 421-8382 taken on some of the mystery Tuesday for the blacktopping that coats of arms have of three roads in the parish. Best Trophies assumed elsewhere. The jury agreed to hard- Specializing “The Fun Starts Here!” A cattleman has a brand, surface the road to the In. . . For which, combined with cuts or Lacassine Wildlife Refuge Thurs., Fri. & Sat. slits on the ears of his cattle with the understanding that • Trophies Best Events. . . 5:00 p.m. Until (called earmarks), distin- the federal government will • Plaques CLOSE TO guishes them from other reimburse the parish. Sunday -- 11:00 a.m. Until rancher’s stock. The body also agreed to • Ribbons HOME!! Brands may be letters, cooperate with the U. S. • Certificates ....EVERY SUNDAY SPECIAL. . . numbers, symbols, or a com- Corps of Engineers in secur- We’ll Make It Special $ bination of these. They may ing rights of way and fur- • Small For You!!! Any $14.95 Menu Item...... For 7.95 be stamped on or drawn with nishing maintenance in con- Signs a running iron, which is a nection with the construction Join Us For The. . . fast dying art. of a road from Little Chenier Dinah and Toby Landry Each year’s letter is to the Catfish Locks, a dis- 191 LeBoeuf Rd. Grand Lake CRAB FESTIVAL branded on the calf at the tance of about three miles. Saturday, August 16 time the brand is applied, Phone: 598-4472 which signifies the year of HACKBERRY PROJECT — SPECIAL — branding, such as the letter 5 The Hackberry sewerage Cell: 532-3030 Crab Au Gratin, Crab Cake, which is branded this year to districts has been given the CRAB PLATTER -- Barbecued Crabs $10.00 signify the year 1975. No. 1 project priority for fed- FEATURING MUSIC BY These brands are regis- eral environment protection tered with the State Brand funds for 1976 and is expect- CHRIS MILLER & BAYOU ROOTS Commission, which, with the ed to get a sizable grant 6:30 P.M. UNTIL associated earmarks, estab- toward the construction of a lishes the owner’s claim to sewerage collection system. Rock Of Ages HARBOR LIGHTS 620 Big Lake Rd. all cattle so marked. Parish Engineer George Big Lake Ear markings are usually Bailey told the Cameron Cleft For Me, RESTAURANT & BAR 598-4897 applied to cattle as added Police Jury Tuesday that the identification because Hackberry project has been Let Me Hide Myself in Thee; approved and that he and Let the Waters and the Blood, the sewerage board members will attend a pre-application From Thy Wounded Side conference in New Orleans Southwest Homes on Aug. 12. Which Flowed. MUD PLAGUES Be of Sin the Double Cure, In Lake Charles, La. HOLLY BEACH Save From Wrath and Swimmers at Holly Beach are being plagued by an Make Me Pure. Is Your Local invasion of mud that has been identified as a dell-type of oilfield drilling mud. Modular Home Builder Police Juror Archie It was written in 1776, the same Berwick told the police jury year that our nation declared its • Did you know that our Modular homes are built Tuesday that he had heard that a mud company barge independence. And over the years, STRONGER than the Cameron Parish Building Code? had sunk off the coast and this hymn has brought comfort to that the mud was now drift- Our wind load is in excess of 140 mph! ing into shore. hundreds of thousands of people State Rep. Conway • Did you know that the permitting process for a LeBleu said that samples At Hixson-Snider Funeral Home, Modular Home is EASY! taken by the conservation bringing comfort is our daily work, department and coast guard • Turn-Key construction available! We can do everything and that the mud was appar- and it’s not work for us because we ently drilling mud. sincerely care about the people we • We can assist you in Financing! serve. • We have Foundation Specialists to assist you with Hunters ed to Let us stand strong beside you in Engineering available upon request. be held in L. C. your time of need.
ET OUTHWEST OMES AKE HE ASSLE UT F UYING EW OME A hunter education course L S H T T H O O B AN H is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6.Hours for — Serving All Of Cameron Parish — LET’S KEEP CAMERON PARISH GROWING STRONG!! Friday will be 6-9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. till Hixson Funeral Homes 3 p.m. at the V.F.W. hall on Call Today For More Information! Country Club Road in Lake Hixson Lake Charles Hixson Sulphur Charles (one block west of 3001 Ryan St. 2051 E. Napoleon St. Country Club Rd. and Lake Charles, LA 70601 Sulphur, LA 70663 500 S. M. L. King Hwy . • Lake Charles, LA Nelson Rd. intersection). Contact Margie at the 337-439-2446 337-625-9171 V.F.W. at 477-7546 to pre- 337-436-5593 or 1-800-256-8006 register. Page 4, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 7, 2008 Cameron Fins & Waters Generators safety tips By GLENN THOMAS 1. Always read and follow formance and safety. the operator's manual and 6. Keep generator at least This handsome little habitat preference. It is all operating instructions 5 feet away from any struc- Outdoors grouper is fairly common in almost always found on hard before running generator. tures or combustible materi- Louisiana, sometimes taken structure. 2. Engines emit deadly als. Reflective exhaust heat By LOSTON MCEVERS by anglers targeting snapper Though seen at shallower carbon monoxide gas. Use can damage fuel tank caus- at relatively shallow rigs. oil rigs, some specimens your generator outdoors only, ing fire. But though it occurs all come from sites more than away from open windows, 7. When using extension RECREATION BOATERS with 4.53 pounds for first across the state, rock hind is 100 feet in depth. It tends to vents, or doors. cords, be sure they are of the As I start to write, my place and also the largest not abundant in any loca- be solitary, and feeds mostly Never use your generator grounded type and are rated mind like everyone else is bass weighing 2.18. tion, so most fishermen who on crabs (70 percent of the inside homes, garages, crawl for the application. Coiled focused on the Gulf of Ricky Canik and Carl reel one in haven’t seen it diet) and fish (20 percent). spaces, or other enclosed cords can get HOT, always Mexico, I’m hoping every- Broussard took second with before and may not be able to The largest specimen on areas. Fumes that can kill uncoil cords and lay them in thing turns out well. as there 4.21 pounds. Jim Smith and identify it. record weighed 8.99 lbs. you can build up in these flat open locations. are many anglers preparing Bryon Robertson has 4.08 In fact, it is very tasty, In Louisiana, our top areas. Using a fan and open- 8. If you are connecting a to fish the Cameron pounds for third place. has no size limit, and is record (8.74 lbs) is very close ing doors or windows does generator into your home Saltwater Rodeo and Redfish counted in the five-per-per- to the maximum size, but the NOT provide enough fresh electrical system, have a Challenge that starts this HAYES CONTEST son aggregate bag limit for range of records go down to air. qualified electrician install a Friday and Saturday, with Justin LeDoux and Brett black, gag, red, yellowfin, 2.19 pounds and leaves plen- 3. Use a battery-powered Power Transfer Switch. offshore activities at the Griffith had 4.35 pounds for scamp, yellowmouth, yel- ty of room for more entries. carbon monoxide detector Never plug your generator Grand Chenier Park first, followed by Doug Logan lowedge, misty, snowy and when running your genera- directly into your home out- Pavilion. and Lance Wallace with 3.93 red hind groupers. HIND, ROCK tor. let. The CCA’s S.T.A.R. Rodeo and Todd Jeffers and Chris Identification of the rock EPINEPHELUS 4. Gasoline and its vapors 9. Protect your generator is into its last month and Breaux had 3.45 pounds. hind can be a bit tricky, since ADSCENSIONIS are extremely flammable, from exposure to rain and ends on Labor Day. Red LeDoux and Griffith had the there are other spotted red- Weight (Lbs.), Angler's allow engine to cool at least 2 snow. Generators produce Snapper fishing in federal largest bass, 2.14 pounds. dish groupers. But the spots Name, Location Caught, minutes before refueling. powerful voltage; DO NOT waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the rock hind tend to be Date Caught Always use fresh gas in your operate under wet condi- is closed as of last Tuesday. RECREATIONAL smaller on the back and larg- 8.74*, Prentiss Perkins, generator. If you do not plan tions. Don’t forget the Gueydan BOATERS er on the belly, and it has DDS, Vermillion Block 200, to use your generator in 30 Consumers may visit Duck Festival, Sunday, Aug. It seems that recreational dark blotches on its back. May 28, 2001 days, stabilize the gas with www.briggsandstratton.com 24, for the state Duck calling boat owners became lucky, as The species most likely to 4.45*, Bennie R. Hux, fuel stabilizer. for more information on contest. for 35 years the EPA has be confused with the rock Blk. 92 off SW Pass, May 5. Maintain your genera- selecting, operating and exempted recreational boat hind is the red hind 1999 tor according to the mainte- maintaining generators. HUNTING owners from all the rules, (Epinephelus guttatus) 3.50*, Paul Hebert, South nance schedule for peak per- Hunters are getting ready from water-discharge regula- which has small red spots all Timbalier Block 130, July for the first split of dove sea- tions, that commercial ves- across the body, and each red 2005 son in early September, as sels have to abide by. A feder- spot has a small dark fleck in 3.16*, Georgie DeRoche, Snapper fishing closed well as the special teal sea- al judge had recently over- the center. The lower fins Grand Isle Block 47, August son in mid-September. turned the exemption, which (pelvic and anal) and tail 2005 NOAA’s National Marine under the Fishery Every hunter talks about would have anglers and (caudal) fin of the red hind 2.81*, Mike Bourgeios, Fisheries Service reminds Management Plan for Reef how tough it is to hit the teal other recreational boaters are also black-rimmed. South Timbalier Blocks, fishermen that the recre- Fish Resources of the Gulf of duck the first couple of days have to obtain state or feder- Another species in the October 2007 ational fishery for red snap- Mexico, and in accordance at the start of teal season, al permits for normal dis- same genus that might cause 2.50*, Danny Crosby, per in federal waters of the with requirements specified well, I would have to say I charges from boats, like bil- confusion is the speckled East Bay, Venice, December Gulf of Mexico closed effec- in the Magnuson-Stevens have way more troubles hit- gewater, livewells, runoff hind (Epinephelus drum- 2007 tive 12:01 a.m. local time Fishery Conservation and ting doves than I do teals. I from decks of boats, as well mondhayi, limit one per ves- 2.19*, Danny Crosby, Aug. 5, through Dec. 31, the Management Act. get my limits, but I burn up as engine coolers, like all sel), but it has light spots on East Bay, Venice, December end of the current fishing NOAA Fisheries Service a lots of shotgun shells. It is outboard motor use, as goes a reddish-brown back- 2007 year. is required to close a fishery said it takes 5 to 7 shots for through the tattle tail, to let ground. Glenn Thomas is an asso- The recreational fishery or fishery sector in federal every dove bagged. Well, for you know your motor is get- Additionally, the yel- ciate professor of fisheries for in federal waters will reopen waters when the quota is 8 doves, that’s either 40 ting water. This will go into lowfin grouper the Louisiana Sea Grant on June 1, 2009, the begin- met or projected to be met. shots or 56 shots, and that’s effect on Sept. 30, 2008. (Mycteroperca venenosa) has Program and the Louisiana ning of the 2009 federal This and other Southeast about my average. When There was a bill intro- reddish spots and sometimes State University AgCenter recreational fishing season. Fishery Bulletins are avail- they dip, my shots always zip duced by a couple of senators exhibits an overall reddish School of Renewable Natural Closure of the recreation- able online by where I shot before the to restore the EPA’s exemp- color phase. This one is easy Resources. He can be reached al red snapper fishery in fed- at:http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/ dip. tion for recreational boats, to separate because the pec- at [email protected]. eral waters complies with bulletins/2008_bu There’s a new gun oil out and it has passed the state toral (side) fins are always regulations implemented by the name of Gunzilla, a house and senate for this rimmed in yellow or orange. gun cleaning agents that’s exemption and it seems it The genus Epinephelus 100% environmentally safe. will be up to President Bush contains more than 180 {{{{{{{{{{{ This was invented by a sol- to sign this into law to keep species, with examples in dier that came back from the over 18 million recre- seas all over the world. The Iraq with sores on his hands, ational boats from falling rock hind is named for its as many soldiers were using under the clean water act. lots of gun oils to help keep Just think how many recre- Reliable there rifles clean and keep- ational boats that would be ing their guns from jam- off the water, cost thousands Come Party With Us As We Welcome The. . . Month after month ming. It is made completely of dollars to redesign and from plant matters, free of what a headache this would MOE-D REUNION Season after season water and corrosive materi- have caused. als. No skin problems, and FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 it’s working great for hunters TOLEDO BEND who shoot muzzleloaders. It Garner Nunez and 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. doesn’t smell like most gun Jimmie Roberts took the $7.00 Cover Charge oils. Not messy, so this is grandchildren to the camp Call 478-7826 good news for hunters and on Toledo this past week. 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Users have Like Yesterday ties from man made or natur- total control of what informa- al disasters. tion is contained and who By KEITH HAMBRICK The time has finally SYMPTOMS Most have limited hours of gets to see what. arrived when you have a Symptoms of meningococ- operation, typical hours are It also contains a list of young son or daughter that cal disease often resemble the Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to various emergency contacts Cameron Pilot at a meeting of the commis- will be attending a college or flu or other minor fever 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to with multiple listing for each July 31, 1975 sion in New Orleans this university in a few weeks. involved illnesses, making it Noon, and closed on Sundays. contact. Previous healthcare NEW FUR FESTIVAL week. But before they leave the sometimes difficult to diag- Students are told to utilize providers along with treat- OFFICERS Angelle, of course, was nest you need to get them a nose, and may include high local hospitals for all emer- ment locations can also be Robert Ortego was elected referring to an alligator sea- shot or as the Aussies say fever, severe headache, stiff gencies and any hours when available. president of the Louisiana son, and his obvious rush give them a jab. neck, rash, nausea, vomiting, the health center is closed. CrisisID also provides Fur and Wildlife Festival was to conduct a harvest Nearly 3,000 cases of fatigue, and confusion. To have information avail- users with the opportunity to Friday night at the annual before the alligator went into meningococcal disease Untreated, the disease can able during a medical crisis designate what information board of directors meeting winter fasting thus reducing (meningitis) are reported progress rapidly, often within students are normally they want to have available held at the Rockefeller the catch. every year in the U.S. hours of the first symptoms, required to complete a basic in a read only Emergency Refuge. Parson said that his ser- According to the Centers for and can lead to shock, death health and emergency con- File, which Emergency Ortego was named to vice would certainly try to Disease Control and or serious complications, tact questionnaire, which is Responders can use at the replace J. B. Jones Jr., who have everything completed Prevention (CDC), between including hearing loss, brain stored at the health center as site or simultaneously with said he would not be able to by then.” 10-12 percent of the cases are damage, kidney disease or part of the student’s record. hospital emergency depart- serve another term. Having received that fatal (about 300 to 360). limb amputations. Very seldom are these ments. Other officers elected are: answer, Jerry G. Jones, Among those who survive, Students should seek paper records converted to It makes it possible for a “Bill” Morris, Ward Commission member from approximately 20 percent suf- medical care immediately if digital computer files. As a doctor at one hospital to easi- Fontenot, Roland Trosclair, Cameron, one of the parishes fer long-term consequences, they experience two or more result they are rarely kept up ly provide information and Ray Stevens, vice presidents; where the Louisiana gator such as brain damage, kidney of these symptoms concur- to date and are seldom acces- communicate with a special- Mrs. Geneva Griffith, secre- purportedly will be delisted disease, hearing loss or loss of rently, or if the symptoms are sible during emergency treat- ist at a distant hospital. tary; Garner Nunez, treasur- from the Endangered limbs. unusually sudden or severe. ment. Additionally, for security rea- er; and J.B. Jones, Jr., presi- Species List, immediately sons, whenever this section is dent emeritus. made a motion that WHY COLLEGE PREVENTION YOU CAN PROTECT activated an email is auto- Jones appointed a com- “Louisiana set a 1975 alliga- STUDENTS? Immunization can prevent YOUR COLLEGE matically sent to the users mittee to work up new tor season to run from Sept. Over 16 million students up to 80 percent of meningo- STUDENTS. account. With CrisisID the parade rules composed of 20 through Oct. 19.” annually attend a U.S. col- coccal meningitis in adoles- CrisisID has developed an benefits are many, it lasts a Bob Farley, chairman; Ray lege or university. Studies cents and young adults. The easy to use, secure, straight- life time, and the cost is low Stevens, Earl Mouton, 45 TO GO TO CAMP have shown that freshmen vaccine is safe and effective forward system that keeps a only $1.00 a month. Tommy Watts, and Roland Forty-five Junior 4-H’ers living in dorms are particu- against four of the five types summary of health informa- For additional information Trosclair. will be participating in 4-H larly vulnerable to meningo- of the bacteria responsible for tion organized and accessible about meningitis, demonstra- Mrs. Charles F. Hebert, Camp, Aug. 4-8, at Camp coccal disease. meningitis in the U.S. and for whenever and wherever tion of user friendly on behalf of the Cameron Grant Walker at Pollock. Freshmen experience sev- the majority of cases in the needed worldwide. CrisisID.com, or free 45 day Parish Bi-Centennial Cameron Parish 4-H’ers eral lifestyle changes, such as college age population. The These medical histories trial log on to CrisisID at Committee, requested that from will be camping with living in crowded dormitories, protection lasts approximate- are the critical tools used by www.CrisisID.com the theme of the 1976 approximately 200 other 4- patronizing bars, exposure ly three to five years. Festival be the Bi- Hers from other parishes. active or passive smoking, For more information Centennial. Jones appointed Clifford Myers, County irregular sleep patterns, lack about meningococcal menin- E. J. Dronet to coordinate Agent, and Eileen Wittler, of proper nutrition, and the gitis and the vaccine that can — JOB AD — the Bi-Centennial celebra- Assistant Home Economist, sharing of personal items. help prevent it, visit the fol- tion for the 1976 Festival. will be in charge of the The disease rates begin to lowing web sites: The Cameron Parish School Board is accepting Special guests were recog- group. Adult leaders from climb earlier in adolescence National Meningitis applications for a Sweeper at Grand Lake High School nized by Jones, Miss Susan Cameron will be Mrs. Albert and peak between the ages of Association, www.nmaus.org (5 day week). High School diploma is preferred. Baccigalopi, the former Miss Guidry, Sweetlake, and Mrs. 15 and 20 years. Many people Meningitis Foundation of Starting salary: $20,680.75. Cameron Parish, and Miss William Morris, Creole. in a population can be a carri- America, www.musa.org Susan Woodgett, the reign- Michael Beard, Pam Duhon, er of meningococcal bacteria American College Health Applications are located on the Cameron Parish ing Miss Cameron Parish. Cindy Morris, Jeff McCall (up to 11 percent) in the nose Association, www.acha.org School Board website as per the following www.cam- and Suzanne Robichaux will and back of the throat, and Centers for Disease sch.org; then, Prospective Employees Tab; Job list- ALLIGATOR SEASON serve as Junior Counselors usually nothing happens to a Control and Prevention, ings; Applications; Custodial Position Download/print “What I’m asking is can for the week. person other than acquiring www.cdc.gov the application and bring completed application at the federal people have their Junior 4-H girls who will natural antibodies. time of interview. paperwork done in enough attend are: Shari Beard, COLLEGE STUDENTS time to allow Louisiana to Renee’ Boudreaux, HOW DOES IT SPREAD? USING COLLEGE To schedule an interview, contact: Mr. David Duhon, set a season starting Stephanie Boudreaux, Meningococcal disease is HEALTH CENTERS Principal, Grand Lake High School. Phone: 337-905- September 20?” Russie Buford, Christine contagious and progresses The majority of these 5100. That’s how J. Burton Chesson, Claudette Cormier, very rapidly. The disease is health centers are geared to The deadline for submitting applications is Angelle, Louisiana Wildlife Georgette Cormier, Rosalind spread through respiratory handle only the very basic and Fisheries Commission Crain, Betty Dugas, Friday, August 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. droplets (e.g., coughing, medical needs of the stu- RUN: July 31 & Aug. 7 (JU-44) Director, phrased the key Kimberly Elmer, Jennifer sneezing) and direct contact dents. Very few campus question to Rick Parsons, Lynn Granger, Marris Istre, with someone who is infected. enforcement officer for the U. Tammy Istre, Recia LeBove, Direct contact also S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Stacy Mudd, Barbara includes: sharing eating uten- O’Blanc, Christine Powers, sils, cigarettes, beer bottles, Associate - Myrna M. Conner Therese Powers, Denise glass, lip balm or a kiss. Rutherford, Kathleen Anything an infected person Sanner, Ann Theriot and touches with his or her 162-T-John Rd. - Sweetlake Dorothy Walther. mouth. How many college Boys participating are: freshmen can you imagine Office: 905-4687 • Cell: 794-3020 Samuel Bailey, Blane not having a kiss or two dur- Buford, Duncan Crain, Jack ing March Madness. Most Dugas, Ronald Dupuis, cases occur in late winter or [email protected] Patrick Hebert, Fagon Istre, early spring. Tommy Istre, Shane Jouett, • www.aflac.com Scott LaBove, Thomas F. McCall, C.A. Mhire, Dennis Mhire, Lawrence Mhire, Michael Montie, Todd Montie, Mike Nunez, Bill Powers, Kirk Rutherford, Shadd Savoie and Brien Theriot.
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Emergency Preparedness Pack important items introduced the Improving delays access and leads to in school preparations, but Prepare a “grab and go” (GOHSEP) urge all including a battery-powered Children’s Doctor Access Act long lines for care is an it’s still important to be pre- box (preferably waterproof) Louisiana residents to have radio, flashlight, extra bat- of 2008, H.R. 6506, to insult to low-income fami- pared for a storm with a for your family’s important a family disaster plan this teries, medicines, non-per- encourage states to measure lies. plan,” advises LSU AgCenter documents. Place papers in hurricane season and be ishable food, manual can and report access problems Studies show children family economist Dr. Gloria sealed waterproof plastic ready when severe weather opener, utility knife and first for low-income children in S- with Medicaid or SCHIP Nye. “A plan will help you bags inside a durable sealed approaches. aid supplies. CHIP and to ensure that receive fewer recommended cope during a storm and help box, in a secure and easily Everyone, including resi- Copy and store, in a these children remain a top check ups and fewer visits you recover more easily after accessible location. dents of any travel trailer or waterproof bag, your impor- priority in states’ enrollment with primary care providers a storm.” This box should contain mobile home, should closely tant documents such as med- efforts. than those with private cov- She recommends making things like emergency phone monitor and heed the warn- ical records, contracts, deeds, “I am proud to support S- erage. According to national sure you are adequately numbers, copies of prescrip- ings of state and local emer- leases, banking records, CHIP and Louisiana’s data from National insured as a homeowner. tions, immunization records, gency officials when severe insurance records and birth LaCHIP,” Boustany said. Committee for Quality “Review your homeown- health insurance cards or weather threatens. certificates. “Ensuring children access to Assurance, more than half of ers insurance to be sure your numbers, copies of insurance Know what to do and be Secure your unit, shut off a doctor is critical to reduc- parents with chronically ill coverage limits match any policies, deeds, wills, keys, ready to leave when an evac- the gas and leave your trail- ing healthcare costs and children in Medicaid report- increases in property val- checks and account or identi- uation order is given, and er in place. shorter waiting lines in ed problems getting needed ues,” she says, adding, fication numbers for the leave the trailer behind. Keep your vehicle fueled emergency rooms across care quickly. “Insurance coverage is avail- bank, credit cards, driver’s Mike Hall, the pre-desig- and pack some cash and a Southwest Louisiana. Parents, children and tax- able for the contents of your licenses, investments, Social nated Federal Coordinating credit card. Gas pumps and My bill begins to gather payers deserve more home and for the cost of liv- Security and loan or debt Officer for the Louisiana ATMs may not be working. data on the success of S- accountability from the pro- ing elsewhere while you obligations. Warm Cell hurricane plan- Know where you are CHIP nationally in accom- gram. Some states still make repairs if your home is “Be sure you have an I.D. ning team in Baton Rouge going. Have confirmed hotel plishing its goal. Knowing refuse to measure children’s damaged.” with you showing your said, “Travel trailers and reservations, make arrange- the program is working is access problems. Also, Nye says to be address because re-entry to a mobile homes are not as ments to stay with your the first step to ensure tax- The bill would: require aware that flood insurance disaster area is often heavy and stable as perma- friends and family or know payer dollars are being spent states to indicate in their does not take effect until 30 restricted to residents,” Nye nent houses and are more where your nearest shelter is in a responsible way.” SCHIP annual reports how days after you purchase it. said. vulnerable during severe located. When it comes to expand- many children actually Don’t forget insurance for Depending on where you weather. If your household ing enrollment in SCHIP, our receive a primary care visit; personal property also is go in an evacuation, you may FEMA housing units are includes a person with a dis- nation’s neediest children encourage states to survey available for renters, and or may not be able to take intended to provide tempo- ability, you may need to take must remain the program’s parents and report enrolled have an up-to-date inventory your family’s pet. Find out if rary housing, and in the case special steps to assist them. top priority. Last year, at children are getting needed of your property (with video your emergency shelter of approaching severe weath- Remember their medications least 68,000 low-income chil- care and getting care quick- or pictures) to make it easier allows pets. If you have to er, should not be moved from and travel requirements as dren Louisiana remained eli- ly; to make damage claims. leave your pet at home, how their assigned locations.” you make your plan to evac- gible but were not enrolled in require states to report their You’ll need some supplies will it be protected from flood GOHSEP director, Mark uate. LaCHIP. plans to target enrollment to survive in an emergency. water and how will it be fed? Cooper, reminds fellow Know where you will Most important, Congress outreach to needy children Budget for added expenses, Take a picture of you and Louisianans, “We’re in the board your pet if there is not has a duty to ensure SCHIP who don’t already have pri- identify and gather what your pet together for future midst of an already active room where you are going. coverage actually delivers vate coverage. you’ll need and keep it all in identification. Keep the pic- hurricane season and resi- They sometimes become agi- a central location. If you ture with your other impor- dents of temporary housing tated during the onset of a have important papers and tant papers. units are advised to be sure storm, so a pet carrier is a documents, photo albums “When deciding whether they know what to do when must when you travel. and other irreplaceable to evacuate your family or — NOTICE — severe weather is on the way. For more information on items stored in low cabinets ride it out, remember this: There is no substitute for local hurricane prepared- Cameron Parish Police Jury has or on the floor in closets, No piece of property is worth individual preparedness ness, visit the State of “Move them higher now,” risking your family’s life. when it comes to your safety Louisiana’s website at set its August meeting for 5:30 Nye says. Plan to evacuate early,” Nye and that of your family.” www.getagameplan.org. When choosing a place for said. FEMA has distributed FEMA's website, P.M., Monday, August 11, 2008 in flood-safe storage, Nye weather radios to those resi- www.fema.gov , also features the courtroom of the Cameron dents still residing in travel a series of links that provide It is better to deserve trailers, so that during a information about what to do Courthouse. weather emergency, they can when severe weather honors and not have access the most up-to-date approaches. RUN: AUG. 7 (AU 12) them than to have them information. Homeland Security's If a severe weather warn- www.ready.gov website is and not deserve them. ing is issued and local offi- another valuable resource -Mark Twain cials advise evacuation, resi- when preparing for a hurri- dents should carry out their cane or tropical storm. Thib’s Electrical family’s disaster plan. This FEMA coordinates the Electrical Contractor should include gathering federal government’s role in State License #45542 Sales & Service __ New & Used belongings and emergency preparing for, preventing, Bonded & Insured supply kits, locking the mitigating the effects of, unit’s doors and windows, responding to, and recover- • Residential & Commercial We Service All Makes & Models closing valves on propane ing from all domestic disas- tanks, turning off the elec- ters, whether natural or • Remodels & Service Work In Lake Charles tricity at the connection box man-made, including acts of — FREE ESTIMATES — and evacuating—preferably terror. Danny Thibodeaux, Owner Shetler Lincoln Mercury (337) 661-1071 Email: [email protected] 478-1720 Or 1-800-460-5461 3201 HWY. 14 How to get your child organized for school ( StatePoint) Today's kids "After you've thrown out have the overflowing paper- the trash, put the books work and bulging day plan- back, and saved what you ners of pint-sized CEOs. And wanted to keep, you're left organizing those activities with short- and long-term and assignments takes assignments. Designate a capable assistants: mom and folder that returns to school, dad. for homework, permission "Without parental inter- slips and everything else vention, virtually all ele- that should go back the next mentary school children, day," she says. and many middle and high Keep a second folder for school youths, will be unable long-term projects at home. to manage the flow of infor- "Assignment sheets for mation from school to home reports due later, informa- and back again," says Dr. tion about upcoming field Anne Rambo, associate pro- trips, and the like stay in fessor of family therapy at this folder." Nova Southeastern "Organization is a skill University in Florida and your child needs for future author of the book, "I Know academic success," she says. My Child Can Do Better!" "A teacher doesn't have time Institute a daily back- to teach your child this. The pack-unpacking ritual, she task is up to you." advises. Sit down with your child after school and sort through all the contents, putting them in one of six piles: trash; supplies; books; things to keep (like graded papers); long-term assign- ments (instructions for a book report due next month); and short-term assignments (homework due the next day).
AUGUST 8, 9 & 10, 2008
Children’s Village - Fri & Sat 3pm-10pm The Amazing Black Daggers - Fri & Sat 6pm & 9pm Fireworks - Fri & Sat 9pm
This event is FREE - no charge for parking, admission or the Children’s Village. For more information, log on to www.LaBallooning.com or www.VisitBatonRouge.com Contact: George H. Richard, 225-933-2027 Page 7, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 7, 2008
All proceeds will be used for the Cameron Lions Club Crippled Children’s Camp & Eyeglass Foundation, & The Cameron Lions Club Scholarships; And To Assist Cameron Parish Youth Groups
AUGUST 8-9, 2008 GRAND CHENIER PARK PAVILION FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
TWO DAYS OF FUN FILLED EXCITEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008 SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008 GRAND CHENIER PAVILION 12:01 AM - FISHING RODEO BEGINS 12 MIDNIGHT - SALTWATER FISHING RODEO CONTINUES $3.00 Gate Fee On Friday 6:00 AM - REDFISH CHALLENGE BEGINS 6:00 AM - FINAL DAY OF THE REDFISH CHALLENGE BEGINS $5 Gate Fee On Saturday 12:00 NOON - WEIGH STATION OPENS 9:00 AM - FESTIVAL GATES OPEN (CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE) 3:00 PM - FESTIVAL GATES OPEN 10:00 AM - FESTIVAL QUEEN PAGEANT BEGINS • Door Prizes FOOD & CRAFT BOOTHS OPEN • Live Music 1ST DAY OF REDFISH CHALLENGE CLOSES 10:00 AM - FOOD BOOTHS OPEN •Rock Climbing 6:00 PM - WEIGH STATION CLOSES 11:00 AM - WEIGH STATION OPENS • Euro-Jump 7:30 PM - STEEL SHOT BAND PERFORMS 12:00 NOON - TEARDROPS BAND PERFORMS • Fresh Cooked Seafood 12:00 AM - GROUNDS CLOSE • Ice Cold Beverages 3:30 PM - REDFISH CHALLENGE ENDS 2ND ANNUAL • Queens Pageant 5:00 PM - STATIC PERFORMS REDFISH CHALLENGE. • Fishing Rodeo 5:00 PM - WEIGH STATION CLOSES • Desserts The Redfish Challenge is a team tournament format where 6:30 PM - RECOGNIZE CORPORATE SPONSORS • T-Shirts Bring teams comprised of 1 or 2 members, fish for two (2) Redfish FESTIVAL QUEENS PRESENTED per day, between the slot size limit of 20 inches to 27 inches. • No Ice Chests! Lawn To promote conservation, we ask that these fish be weighed in PRESENTATION OF FISHING AWARDS Chairs! alive and in good condition. Dead fish will be weighed, but 7:30 PM - JAMIE BERGERON & KICKIN CAJUN Come will be assessed a penalty deduction of 8 ounces (1/2 lb.) per dead fish weighed. The penalty will be deducted from that 9:00 PM - FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON THE RIVER Enjoy day’s total weight. Placing will be determined by adding the SPONSORED BY PENELOPE RICHARD The total weight of both days’ catches, with the largest weights determinin the placing. ATTORNEY AT LAW Water Redfish Challenge Entries $100 per team. Slide... Bring 10:00 PM - JAMIE BERGERON & KICKIN CAJUN Your FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 12:00 AM - FESTIVAL CLOSES Carl Broussard (337) 794-9533 PLEASE BE COURTEOUS & SAFE Own Or William Daigle (337) 794-5549 FOLLOW ALL BOATING RULES & REGULATIONS Towel! ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES 55tthh AAnnnnuuaall CCaammeerroonn SSaallttwwaatteerr ALLOWED! FFiisshhiinngg FFeessttiivvaall PPaaggeeaanntt Saturday, August 9, 2008 GRAND CHENIER PARK PAVILION Weigh-In Location: GRAND CHENIER, LA. Grand Chenier Park-Grand Chenier, La. DRESS CODE: Casual Dress (Capris, Shorts, Skirts, Sun Dress, Etc.) - Straight Modeling August 8 & 9, 2008 Hair and makeup should be age and outfit appropriate. Weigh Station opens on Friday, August 8 at 12 noon and closes at 6 p.m. NO EXCESSIVE BEADING, SEQUINS OR RHINESTONES!! Weigh Station opens on Saturday, August 9 at 11 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. NOTE: PLEASE COME DRESSED. There will be no facilities available This year’s Rodeo will have FOUR (4) Divisions: to get dressed. • Offshore Division • Scuba Division • Bay & Surf Division • Junior Division — AGE GROUPS — Plaques will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, largest fish in each category. An angler GIRLS: can weigh in more than one fish in each fish category in the division that they are compet- 0-11 Months ...... Baby Miss ing in, and will be eligible to win more than one award in each fish category. 12-23 Months ...... Toddler Miss We will be awarding Outstanding Angler, Male and Female Angler Trophies for the 2-3 Years ...... Tiny Miss 4-6 Years...... Petite Miss Offshore and the Bay and Surf Divisions and also awarding a Trophy for the 7-9 Years...... Little Miss Outstanding Junior Angler from the Junior Division. 10-12 Years ...... Deb Miss Again this year, we will be have BIG FISH MONEY BINGO. Big Fish Bingo will be 13-15 Years ...... Teen Miss done as follows: Ping pong balls for the 1st place fish from each division (except Scuba) will be added BOYS: to a hopper. Three (3) pong pong balls will be drawn for each division, Offshore, Bay 0-11 Months ...... Baby Beau 1-2 Years ...... Toddler Beau and Surf, and Junior Divisions; the first ball drawn for each division with the fish and 3-5 Years ...... Master Beau place (example: Redfish 1st Place) will receive $100.00, the 2nd ball drawn for each division with the fish and place (example: Croker 1st Place) will receive $200.00; and Queens & Kings Receive Crowns and Custom Monogram Banner Alternates: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Runners-up the 3rd ball drawn for each division with the fish and place (example: Garfish 1st Place) — Entry Fee is $30.00 — will receive $300.00. $10 DISCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL SIBLING You have to place 1st in a fish category to be eligible for a Big Fish Money Bingo Prize; REGISTRATION: 9:30 • COMPETITION 10:00 Proceeds to benefit the rebuilding of the Cameron Parish YOUTH GROUPS, THE you also have to be present at the Big Fish Money Bingo to win prize money. CAMERON LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS, CAMERON LIONS CLUB CRIPPLED The Redfish Challenge has a team tournament format where teams will be fishing for CHILDREN CAMP & EYEGLASS FOUNDATION. Contact Recia Willis (337) 775-5316 or (337) 370-4325 two (2) Redfish per day, between the slot size limit of 20 inches to 27 inches, over the two (2) days of the Festival. Contestants must use all means to weigh fish in alive, dead fish will be weighed but a 1/2 pound penalty per dead fish weighed in will be subtract- Titanium Corporate Sponsor ed from the days total weight. This is a two day event with the top three (3) teams with the largest 2 day total weight winning prize money. JONES & ALEXANDER LLC CAMERON SALTWATER FISHING FESTIVAL TICKETS and CAMERON SALTWA- Platinum Corporate Sponsors TER REDFISH CHALLENGE ENTRY FORMS, ALONG WITH OFFICIALS RULES may be acquired at these fine merchants: Cameron: Carroll’s Quick Mart & The Pit Stop Creole: Creole One Stop & The Kountry Store Grand Chenier: Kelley’s Mart PENELOPE RICHARD LLC Johnson Bayou: Bayou Convenience ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Lake Charles: Gulf Coast Tackle, Lake Charles Tackle & Dive Shop Sweetlake: Chesson’s Grocery JONATHAN PERRY NOTE: The Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office monitors VHF Channel 71 for Emergency Calls. State Representative Cameron & Vermilion Parish Page 8, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 7, 2008 Gingers are a snap to grow How to decide whether your
How to instill the love of By DAN GILL tats, most gingers grow child is ready for preschool LSU AgCenter under the canopies of trees reading in your youngster Horticulturist in filtered light, although Is your child ready for understand and use lan- some grow in the open at the preschool? In Louisiana a guage,” Gioe said. When parents read aloud start showing her the pic- Months of hot, humid edge of water or in sunnier child must turn 4 years old Preschoolers will be involved to their children, everyone tures found in infant books weather make summers in conditions. Most gingers will by Sept. 30 to be eligible for in many activities that wins, according to LSU and talk about the images,” Louisiana a challenge to do best where they receive preschool services. Preschool require the use of language AgCenter family develop- she said. many of the plants in our direct sun for about two to in Louisiana is not mandato- in many different ways. To ment professor Dr. Rebecca Reading to tiny babies is gardens. As other plants lan- four hours a day and should ry; it’s an option. foster language develop- White. a way of talking to them. guish in the heat, a wonder- not be planted in hot, sunny, “Child development ment, Gioe said, parents “Reading is fun for the Talking not only speeds ful group of plants called gin- dry locations. Shell ginger research tells us that chil- should play with their chil- adult and great for the chil- brain development but also gers thrive and delight us and some species of Curcuma dren develop at their own dren and help their children dren,” White said. “It’s easy cements relationships. Make with bold foliage and attrac- and Costus will, however, rate,” said LSU AgCenter extend their play. They also for you and good for them.” sure that anyone who ever tive flowers. Native to tropi- grow in full sun. early childhood education should spend time talking She explains that you don't cares for your baby takes cal or semi-tropical regions, Gingers thrive in moist, expert Cheri Gioe. “This and listening with their chil- even have to ration it reading to her for granted, gingers flourish in the heat, fertile soils rich in organic means that some children dren daily. because, unlike TV or ice White advises. rain and humidity. Planted matter. When planting gin- may be stronger in one area “Remember to answer the cream, there's no such thing Reading to older babies is into the garden now, they gers into the landscape, of development than others questions they have because as too much. a way of expanding their will still have time to get choose a location with appro- their age group.” this helps broaden their “There's no such thing as experiences. You can't established before winter. priate light and generously The youth development knowledge base,” Gioe said, too early, either,” White said, always find a real cat or Despite their tropical ori- amend the soil with compost, educator said that many adding, “Spend time reading noting that if you wait until truck or fried egg to tell them gins, many gingers are hardy well-rotted manure or peat aspects of a child’s develop- aloud with your child daily.” preschool age to start read- about, but you can always around the state and make moss. A 2- to 4-inch layer dug ment contribute to future The early youth develop- ing to your children, you'll find pictures of those things excellent, permanent addi- into the upper 8 inches of soil success in school: ment expert said behaviors a have missed out on years of in books. And linking the tions to the landscape. would be fine. Also, the addi- *Children should be well- parent can teach and look for opportunities to help your sight of things with the Gingers produce a thick, tion of some general-purpose rounded socially, emotional- in a child in preparation for child with pre-literacy skills. sounds of names boosts lan- fleshy stem that grows at or fertilizer will help create the ly, cognitively and physically. preschool include: can follow “If you even wait until guage learning. just below the soil surface nutrient-rich conditions in *Children should be simple directions; helps they can talk, you'll have “Reading to toddlers is from what is called a rhi- which gingers thrive. healthy. They need regular around the house with missed out on precious educational and loving and zome. With a good, thick Under favorable growing medical care for checkups chores; identifies shapes and months where you can inter- fun,” White said, adding that mulch of leaves or pine conditions, many gingers and immunizations. colors; likes to sort items act with your child in a bene- it's about language itself and straw, the rhizome is easily grow vigorously and form *Young children need such as colored socks, shirts, ficial way,” the family expert discovering the joys of jokes protected during the winter. clumps that should be peri- proper nutrition that pants, utensils; tries new added. and rhymes and funny, long If the top is killed by hard odically dug and divided. includes fruits, vegetables things; works well alone; and “As soon as your baby can words. It's about learning to freezes, the rhizome will This keeps gingers from and dairy products. finishes tasks. focus her eyes on the pattern “read” pictures to find the resprout in the spring. spreading into areas where *Children need to sleep a For related family topics, in your shirt or sweater, meanings of words or the Gingers belong to the they are not wanted and pre- minimum of 10-12 hours per visit the family and home answers to questions hiding Zingiberaceae family. Their vents the clumps from get- night and nap during the link at the LSU AgCenter behind those thrilling pull- large leaves – which are ting too large. This is best day. Web site at www.lsuagcen- tabs: Where's the kitten sometimes variegated or done in early April, *Young children need ter.com. For local informa- Hot August Night gone? There he is! attractively patterned – and although, many gardeners periods of outdoor play that tion and educational pro- “Reading to young chil- vigorous clumping growth successfully divide gingers is supervised by an adult. grams, contact an extension Hammond, LA dren is about the sheer, habit create an effect of trop- through the summer if new “Today’s young children agent in your parish LSU entrancing magic of stories ical luxuriance, which many divisions are kept well- are often excited, even moti- AgCenter office. August 15 gardeners desire. In addi- watered. Depending on how Call (985) 542-3471 unfolding between the pic- vated about starting tures and the voice, playing tion, most gingers we grow fast the plant grows and the preschool,” Gioe said. She to an emerging imagination feature exotically beautiful amount of space allotted to noted that children entering and learning to put oneself and sometimes-fragrant it, dividing and replanting is preschool should be able to This is your in someone else's place,” flowers. generally done every couple work in a group and get White said. The plants we call gingers of years. along with adults and other Louisiana. For related youth devel- actually include many gen- Gingers, such as children. Children who are opment topics, visit the fam- era with many different Curcuma, Globba and confident, independent and ily and home link at the LSU sizes, growth habits and Kaempferia, go completely persistent and demonstrate AgCenter Web site at flower shapes. Low-growing dormant in the winter. Their self-control and the ability to www.lsuagcenter.com. For gingers, like Kaempferia pul- foliage turns yellow and cooperate typically are more local information and educa- chra – smaller species of brown in the fall, and the successful than those who tional programs, contact an Curcuma or Globba – make plants should be cut back at don’t exhibit these character- © 2008 The Louisiana Department of great ground covers or that time. Mark where they Culture, Recreation & Tourism extension agent in your istics. parish LSU AgCenter office. clumps at the front of shady are growing, lest you forget “Young children entering borders. Medium-sized gin- and accidentally dig into preschool must be able to gers 3 to 6 feet tall include them while they are dor- species of Curcuma, mant. They will sprout again Hedychium and Costus, in the spring and bloom dur- while the shell ginger ing the summer. Keep them (Alpinia zerumbet) grows 8 well-mulched over the win- to 10 feet tall. These larger ter. Go Painlessly gingers are excellent choices Other gingers are ever- for accents or screens or at green (if they don’t freeze the back of a border. back) and bloom on new Mary Ann W. Tom W. Gardeners who are work- shoots that grow each year, ing with shady areas will although old shoots may per- find a gold mine of shade-tol- sist from the previous sea- erant plants among the gin- son. Plants in this group – THG-08913 gers. In their natural habi- such as butterfly ginger (Hedychium) and spiral gin- ® ger (Costus) – may be cut Compare and Save! Buy THERA-GESIC back to the ground in winter or early spring much as you would cannas. If plants are DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD frozen back, all brown YOUTH EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL growth should be removed to just above ground level. CHALLENGE A few gingers, such as PROGRAM shell ginger (Alpinia zerum- Ages 16-19 CAMERON PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT bet), are evergreen and High School Drop Out? 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Box 8853, Grand Lake, LA 70606 Classifieds Skipping breakfast impairs Page 9, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 7, 2008 A positive attitude about REAL ESTATE FOR SALE students’ school performance CENTURY21 BESSETTE ATTRACT ATTENTION: back to school starts at home Realty, Inc., Office: 337-474- Need promotional items for Although most parents as fruit, cereal and low-fat 2185, Grace Robideaux, trade shows, festivals, fairs, tell their children that milk gives a sustained A bad attitude about budget, since the prices are Realtor: 496-1611 school events, etc. Call us, breakfast is the most impor- release of energy, which school can hinder a child’s similar.” •NEW! 1299 Hwy 384 we can help! Rely on Wise tant meal of the day, many delays symptoms of hunger future. Parents and care- To practice, tell your child Immaculate 2 yr old 3/2.5 Ideas Printing & Promotions kids don't listen. Surveys for several hours. givers can either help or that he or she may spend $2 beautiful custom home in to help you develop a cus- show that as many as 48 per- If there's no time in the undermine the importance of on supplies for the school Grand Lake on .75 acre. Split tomized program for your cent of girls and 32 percent morning to eat breakfast, doing well, according to LSU supply drive, and let the floor plan w/ 9 & 10 ‘ ceilings. next event. Check out our of boys do not eat breakfast there are plenty of items you AgCenter family life profes- youngster pick out the two Study plus gameroom w/over website: www.bestwisei- every day. can bring along with you to sor Dr. Karen Overstreet. items, she says, or older chil- 2800 living. $230,000. deas.com. Call Jeffra Wise Eating breakfast school or work, the nutrition- Children are quick to pick dren may be encouraged to •NEW! 104 Elaine Lane DeViney for competitive improves concentration, ist says. For example, carry a up on not-so-subtle signals purchase items with their Salt water pool & outdoor quotes & sales catalogs. problem-solving ability, men- re-sealable bag of from parents who complain allowance. kitchen complete this 4 yr Phone: 912-5063. tal performance, memory easy?to?eat whole-grain about schedules, the cost of “Spend time talking with old Grand Lake beauty. 3/2 and mood, according to LSU cereal or bring yogurt or school supplies or the sum- your children - and listen plus study w/ over 1800 liv- AgCenter nutritionist Dr. small box of skim milk, juice mer reading program. These carefully to what they are NOTICE ing. Granite counter tops Beth Reames. or fruit. attitudes imply school is just saying,” Overstreet said. Are recently installed. 24 X 24 JACKSON HEWITT Tax “With breakfast, students “Even if you just tolerate a nuisance and really isn’t they repeating negative com- shop. $239,900. Service: Free tuition comput- will think faster and clearer food in the morning, try to that important. ments they hear from others •HEBERT CAMP Road erized income tax course. and will have better recall,” have a little something - “School is an extremely or from the media about lots: Tract 3&4 $25,500, Limited seating. Reames said, adding that such as some juice - and important part of a child’s school? Is it possible they Tract 1 $22,500 Employment opportunities breakfast eaters also score bring along a mid?morning life,” Overstreet said. “If par- have some anxiety about a •10962 HWY 384: 3/2 for successful graduates. higher on tests and have bet- snack,” Reames said. Other ents and other adults place a new experience? Modular home w/additions Call 478-1099 for more infor- ter concentration and muscle good portable items include high value on education, “It’s OK to admit you did- on 17.5 + acres. Owner will mation. 7/30 - 8/27p. coordination. whole-grain crackers, hard- there is more likelihood that n’t always look forward to look at all offers $275,000 “Children who eat break- cooked eggs, cottage cheese, children will follow suit.” the first day of school either,” fast are more alert and per- low?fat granola bars or even •229 McCAIN: Acadian HELP WANTED Overstreet advises get- Overstreet said, remarking, 4/2 in Grand Lake in form better on school tests a peanut butter sandwich. ting children involved with “After all, many of us don’t restricted subdivision WELDER NEEDED at than children who do not eat Single serving hot cereals, positive back-to-school activ- like to get up in the morn- w/large upstairs game room Dupont Building in breakfast. They are also such as oatmeal, also are ities that help them see edu- ings or to do homework!” $219,000. 2/13tfc. Sweetlake, must be able to more creative and energetic,” handy, because all you have cation is valued. Laughing over shared pass welding test and drug the nutritionist said. to do is add hot water, which “Volunteer activities can feelings is different from test. Benefits package avail- Some people believe that is available at most cafete- be a good way for parents implying teachers are the •20 ACRES of wooded able. Please call 337-905- skipping breakfast may help rias or at the office. timberland for sale north of and kids to work together, problem or that school is 5928. 8/7c. them lose weight. Studies of The rush to school and and they are tangible ways of bad. DeQuincy, Beauregard adolescents, however, indi- work each day means some Parish. Please contact demonstrating the impor- “Challenge your child to LOOKING FOR individu- cate that missing breakfast things have to be sacrificed - tance of our schools,” figure out a way to celebrate Darlene Nortman with als to maintain private hunt- is associated with weight and often they include break- Coldwell Banker Elite at Overstreet said. Some the beginning of school by ing lodge in Johnson Bayou. gain. Skipping meals often fast. schools have community surprising someone,” (337) 274-2466 or (337) 463- Groundskeeper/Hunting leads to overeating later in “Make eating breakfast a 2004 for more information. work days where volunteers Overstreet said. She sug- Guide duties would include, the day. Becoming over-hun- top priority in your and your come together to paint, land- gests writing a thank-you but not be limited to, gry often leads to a lack of children's lives,” Reames scape, unpack supplies or note to take with freshly FOR SALE: Mobile home grounds and marsh mainte- control and the inability to said. build playgrounds. baked cookies to last year’s to be moved. Custom built nance, grass cutting, exterior determine when you’re full. For related nutrition top- Roles for children depend teacher or having a group of 2004, 16x80 signature lodge cleaning, and anything This often leads to eating ics, click on the Food and on age groups, but planning friends work with the princi- sh/127 3 bedroom, 2 bath, required to keep grounds more calories than if you had Health link on the LSU for student involvement is pal to make welcome-back secret room. Front and back and lodge in clean and mani- a nutritious breakfast. AgCenter home page at important. A couple of par- signs for the doorways. porch, excellent condition cured condition. Salary: Hunger, even short-term www.lsuagcenter.com. For ents or teens may plan activ- “Children who feel some asking $34,000. Call anytime $40,000 year. Housekeeper hunger, decreases attention additional information about ities for young children, ownership in their school are 337-598-5190 or 802-5528. duties would include, but not span and the ability to con- eating healthfully, contact while older children and likely to stay more involved be limited to, all lodge interi- centrate. the LSU AgCenter Extension adults paint or complete and on track,” Overstreet FOR SALE: 2006 16x80 or duties, cleaning, cooking, “Hungry children just agent in your parish. other tasks. said. Clayton Mobile Home, Zone grocery shopping, washing, can't do their best work,” “The idea is for children For related youth and 3, 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, and anything required to Reames said, explaining, to see the community family topics, visit the family includes leather recliner, 2 keep interior of lodge neat “They're easily distracted involvement in their school,” and home link on the LSU loveseats, kitchen table, and presentable for owners and become fidgety, irritable Overstreet said. AgCenter Web site at refrigerator, washer and and guests. Salary: $13 hour. and tired. Also, children who Art Gumbo Market She suggests letting chil- www.lsuagcenter.com. For dryer, custom wooden steps Guaranteed 40 hours per eat breakfast are less likely Gonzales, LA dren pick out school supplies local information and educa- and a 20'x24' awning. week. Non-smokers and to miss class, be tardy or or collect outgrown uniforms tional programs, contact an $35,000. Call 337-499-3866. Cameron Parish residents report they are sick than August 16 to donate to community extension agent in your preferred. Hospitalization, children who miss the morn- Call (225) 644-8496 groups. Doing so let’s them parish LSU AgCenter office. FOR SALE: Rutherford dental, life insurance and ing meal.” see that getting ready for 401(k) benefits offered. Reames added that teach- Beach, 2 - 50' x 100' lots, school is so important that School starts fenced, landscaped,electrici- Please call 502-5224 to ers shouldn’t forget their This is your others pitch in, Overstreet ty, water, telephone and schedule an interview. breakfast either. The meal says. Tuesday, approved septic tank. 20' x also provides them with the “Letting children make energy and nutrients they Louisiana. Aug. 12 40' screened patio on slab. APPLICATION FOR choices is another way of need to start the day. It's Camper trailer hookup. CLEMENCY teaching them decision-mak- $37,500. Phone: (800) 752- especially important for par- ing skills,” the LSU 2807 or (337) 893-8008 (N) “I, Shane W. Dillard, doc- ents to eat a good breakfast ument no. #415935, D.O.B. AgCenter expert advised. every day, since parents are “Shopping at a dollar store, 08/15/1975, currently resid- role models for their chil- FOR SALE ing in Iberville Parish, for example, makes it easy dren. Children who see their for younger children to pick Louisiana, have applied for parents eat breakfast are © 2008 The Louisiana Department of METAL OUTLET Metal Culture, Recreation & Tourism out items and still be within Roofing ~ Carports ~ Metal clemency for my conviction of more likely to eat breakfast, Buildings ~ Patio Cover Kits Carnal Knowledge of a too. ~ C’s & Z’s ~ Custom Trim ~ Juvenile which occurred on If you skip breakfast, RV & Equipment Covers ~ the 9th day of April, 2004, in your body has gone many Metal Doors ~ Windows. 337- Cameron Parish, Louisiana. hours without nutrients. 625-2778. 2241 E. Napoleon, If you any comments or wish Getting the 40-plus nutri- Sulphur. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 to communicate with the ents needed each day is more am-5 pm, Sat. 7 am-12 noon. Board of Pardons please call likely for those who eat a tfc. (225) 342-5421.” 7/23 - 8/7p. morning meal. /s/ Shane Dillard “Breakfast skippers may Please take notice that Liberty Gas Storage LLC (“Liberty”) filed, on July 31, 2008, an never make up the nutrients application (“Application”) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) for they miss,” Reames said, noting that breakfast should approval to construct and operate new natural gas storage and pipeline facilities in Cameron and provide children with about Calcasieu parishes in Louisiana. The underground natural gas storage facilities that Liberty a quarter of their daily calo- proposes to construct will be located on a 159-acre tract of land owned by Liberty in Cameron ries. Children who skip Parish. This tract is located approximately three miles west of the town of Hackberry, Louisiana. breakfast may not get as much protein, carbohy- In addition, Liberty proposes to construct natural gas pipeline and compression facilities and drates, calcium, iron and vit- saltwater pipeline and disposal wells and other appurtenant facilities, which will be located in amin C each day as children both Cameron and Calcasieu parishes. Liberty expects to begin construction activities in 2009, who eat breakfast. after receipt of approval from the Commission and other government agencies. Specific Breakfast provides glu- cose - the fuel needed to descriptions of the nature and location of all of the proposed facilities are set forth in the think, walk, talk and carry Application, as filed with the Commission. The Commission has assigned the following docket on all activities, because the number to the Application: CP08-454-000. brain and central nervous system run on glucose. Lack The Commission has available a pamphlet that describes the Commission’s procedures for the MILITARY ADDRESSES NEEDED of glucose deprives the brain of nutrients, and the body review of natural gas pipeline and storage projects, the rights of affected landowners, how the The Cameron Parish Registrar’s Office is try- has to work extra hard to location of natural gas pipeline and storage projects are determined, and what safety and ing to locate our military personnel. We need to break down any stored car- environmental issues may be involved. This pamphlet is entitled “An Interstate Natural Gas get updated addresses on our Cameron Parish bohydrate or turn fat or pro- Facility on My Land? What Do I Need to Know?” and is available for viewing and printing at the tein into a usable form for military men and women; they need a chance to the brain to function. Commission’s internet website: www.ferc.gov. be able to vote in any of our state and local “You’ll begin to feel the elections. effects when you're sitting in Copies of the Application are available for public viewing at the following locations in Cameron a classroom, trying to con- and Calcasieu parishes: If you know or if you have an address of our centrate on reading or doing military personnel please call or send that any other work,” Reames Hackberry Public Library Calcasieu Parish Public Library information to our office. said. School breakfast is the 983 Main Street 301 West Claude Street Our phone number is: 337-775-5493. Our best option to provide a bal- Hackberry, Louisiana 70645 Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605 address is: Registrar of Voters, P O. Box 1, anced meal every school Telephone: 337-762-3978 Telephone: 337-475-8792 Cameron, LA 70631. morning. School breakfasts provide a balance of nutri- Thanks for your help, ents, including carbohy- Grand Lake Public Library Sulphur Regional Library drate, protein and fat. 1160 Cypress Street RUN: AUG. 7 & 14 (AU-5) Registrar of Voters Office 961 Highway 384 A balanced breakfast such Lake Charles, Louisiana Sulphur, Louisiana 70663 Telephone: 337-598-5950 Telephone: 337-527-7200
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD In addition, information regarding the Application may be obtained by contacting the following 2008-2009 Current Openings and New Positions person: Hugh Berglund, Operations Manager For all positions listed, applicants should download the appropriate appli- Liberty Gas Storage LLC cation from www.camsch.org; and schedule an interview with the contact per- 2100 West Burton Street son listed for the position in which the applicant is interested. The applicant must submit the completed application to the contact person at the time of Sulphur, Louisiana 70663 the interview. Applicants interested in itinerant positions involving two Telephone: 337-527-2256 schools must schedule interviews with and provide copies of application to Email: [email protected] both contact persons. Cameron Parish Pupil Appraisal Center, Contact: John White, Director (337) To the extent that the facilities proposed in the Application cross a landowner’s property, Liberty 540-0405. School Psychologist (full or part-time position available) will need to acquire an easement from that landowner. Questions about the rights of landowners Grand Lake High School (5 day week), Contact: David Duhon, Principal (337) at the proceedings to be conducted by the Commission regarding the Application, and the rights 598-4774 or 302-2763 of landowners under the eminent domain laws of Louisiana, may be addressed by visiting the Special Education Teacher, K-4 Self-Contained Commission’s internet website (www.ferc.gov) or by calling the Commission’s Office of External Hackberry High School (4 day week), Contact Brenda Sanders, Principal Affairs at 866-208-3372 (toll free). Liberty will be mailing to each landowner whose land will be (337) 762-2069 Teacher Aide (experience with autistic and/or pre-school children preferred) crossed by the proposed facilities or whose land abuts a right-of-way or site that will be crossed South Cameron High School (4 day week), Contact: Carol Wainwright, or occupied by the proposed facilities a more detailed notice and description of the Application. Principal (337) 542-4772 Spanish Language Interpreter Liberty is engaged in the business of developing and operating natural gas storage projects. Deadline for all applications is August 11, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. Liberty currently is completing construction of two natural gas storage caverns located in Available positions will continually be updated at www.camsch.org. Appointments will be approved at monthly meetings of the Cameron Parish Sulphur, Louisiana. School Board RUN: Aug. 7 (Au 7) Page 10, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 7, 2008 All bids must be sealed; the sections have until July 31, 2008 described Road Right-Of-Way Commission as of August 07, 2008 envelope marked "Bid - Section to renew the lease. If annual being of no further use or necessi- the first public notice of solicita- 16, Township ___, Range ___” and rental payment is received prior ty: tion, will be eligible for considera- may be forwarded through the to this date the bids on these sec- Parish Road No. 205 which is tion. (Reference: Louisiana U.S. Mail to the Cameron Parish tions will be returned unopened. approximately 235 feet in length Oilfield Site Restoration Law, LEGAL NOTICES School Board, P. O. Box 1548, All bids must be sealed; the and located in Section 22 R.S. 30:80 et seq., ACT 404 of Cameron, LA 70631. Bidder must envelope marked "Bid _ Section Township 14 S, Range 7 W, 1993) offer an annual rental of not less 16, Township, Range " and may Cameron Parish, LA. A notice to bidders will be Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will be awarded on a first-come, than $2.00 per acre for a lease be forwarded through the U. S. Anyone having objections to mailed to eligible contractors. Bid Calcasieu Parish Consortium- first-serve basis until available with a primary term of five years Mail to the Cameron Parish said abandonment should make proposal form and specifications Workforce Investment Board funds are obligated. to end July 31st, 2013. Annual School Board, P. O. Box 1548, their objections known at the will be presented at the mandato- (WIB) Procurement Time Frame: renewal rentals will be due each Cameron, LA 70631. Bidder must meeting of the Cameron Parish ry site visit to pre-registered con- LEGAL NOTICE This procurement will remain year by July 31st, in order to con- offer an annual rental of not less Police Jury, to be held Tuesday, tractors. Additional information Small Business Capitalization open until all of the funds are tinue the lease in effect. Cash than $2.00 per acre for a lease for September 2, 2008 at 5:30 P.M., in may be obtained from the Funds Available obligated or until the end of the payment or a certified or cashier's the unexpired term as listed the Cameron Courtroom in Department of Natural Local Workforce Area 51 Contract period for the National check, or teller’s check, or an offi- above. Annual renewal rentals Cameron, Louisiana. Resources, Office of (Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Emergency Grant (NEG) Funds. cial check issued by a bank in will be due each year by July /s/ Bonnie W. Conner Conservation, P. O. Box 94275 Davis Parishes) The availability of NEG funds is favor of the Cameron Parish 31st, in order to continue the BONNIE W. CONNER, (617 N. 3rd St-9th Flr), Baton ANNOUNCEMENT This is limited, therefore awards will School Board for the amount of lease in effect. Cash payment or a SECRETARY Rouge, LA 70804-9275, Attention: to announce that the Workforce need to be paid by December 12, the annual rental for the first certified or cashier's check, or CAMERON PARISH Oilfield Site Restoration Division Investment Board (WIB) is seek- 2008. The award of these year shall accompany and be teller’s check, or an official check POLICE JURY (or call Oilfield Site Restoration ing applications from eligible funds must help move the deposited with the bid (no checks issued by a bank in favor of the Run: Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 (Au 1) Division at 225/342-6397). Businesses in Calcasieu, business toward operation at other than types noted above are Cameron Parish School Board for Evidence of authority submit the bid will be required in accor- Cameron, and/or Jeff Davis full capacity, within 90 days of acceptable) and the rental thus the amount of the annual rental NOTICE TO BIDDERS dance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c) Parishes who were impacted by repair/purchase of asset. deposited shall be forfeited to the for the first year shall accompany SP# 1592 and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(2)(d) Hurricane Rita.Businesses who Disclaimer: The Workforce Board as liquidated damages if and be deposited with the bid (no Sealed bids will be opened and This notice published to com- need assistance to either obtain Investment Board reserves the the successful bidder fails to checks other than types noted publicly read by the Purchasing primary asset(s) or repair prima- right to cancel in part, or in its above are acceptable) and the Section of the Division of ply with Public Bid Law. enter into written contract in Run: Aug. 7, 14, 21 (Au 6) ry assets that are used to make entirety, this Procurement based accordance with his bid within rental thus deposited shall be for- Administration, 1201 N. 3rd St., income for businesses and will upon the best interests of the feited to the Board as liquidated 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, (P. O. Box ten (10) days after acceptance by -10- enable the business to get back Board.The Board also reserves the Board. damages if the successful bidder 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, up-and-running or move toward the right to reject any non- fails to enter into written contract at 10:00 A.M. for the following: LACASSINE REFUGE FIELD The bid submitted must 08-1381 operation at full capacity within responsive proposals. Any pro- include the following information: in accordance with his bid within File No. P27173U, Bid No. 90 days of the purchase or repair. grams awarded are based upon ten (10) days after acceptance by 2227880 - FAX BID - Grand- LEGAL NOTICE Name of Bidder, Address of STATE OF LOUISIANA, It is the purpose of this Grant to actual receipt of and availability Bidder, Phone Number of Bidder. the Board. The bid submitted White Lake Landbridge “assist small businesses that of funds provided through the must include the following infor- Vegetative Planting, Cameron OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, If farming rights are utilized, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. were destroyed by hurricane Rita Workforce Investment Act (WIA) bidder may offer annual rental mation: Name of Bidder, Address Parish, Aug 12 (NOTE: AND to help individuals create National Emergency Grant of Bidder, Phone Number of Mandatory pre-bid Conference, In accordance with the laws plus a fractional part of not less of the State of Louisiana, and new self-employment opportuni- (NEG) Funds. than one-sixth (1/6) of any and all Bidder. Wednesday, Sept 3, 2008 at 9:30 ties.” Contact Persons: Questions Bidders are reminded that A.M. at Dept of Natural Resource, with particular reference to the crops produced and saved during provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Eligibility Criteria: In on the process should be directed the year. The value of the one- the lease is for the unexpired 617 N 3rd St, Room 1026, Baton order to qualify for these funds to Juanita Poland, Planner, or term. Rogue, LA 70802, CONTACT: Revised Statues of 1950, a public sixth (1/6) share shall not be con- hearing will be held in the (Up to $5000), the business must Jean M. Augustine, Director of sidered in the awarding of the If farming rights are utilized, Keith Lovell at 225-342-0202 for meet and document the following the Workforce Investment Board bidder may offer annual rental directions) Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle lease unless the bidder guaran- Building, 617 North 3rd Street, criteria (according to State Policy by calling (337) 721-3584. tees a specific amount which shall plus a fractional part of not less Bid proposal forms, informa- Number 3, Change Number 1) The Workforce Investment than one-sixth (1/6) of any and all tion and specifications may be Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 be added to and accompany the a.m. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER (1) Be a small business (less Board is an Equal Opportunity crops produced and saved during obtained by accessing the bid bid. Should the one-sixth (1/6) 9, 2008, upon the application of than 50 employees) Employer/Program. Auxiliary the year. The value of the one- number in LaPac at value of crops be less than the SAMSON CONTOUR ENERGY (2) Business in operation for 3 aids and services are available to sixth (1/6) share shall not be con- www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or cash guarantee paid at the time of E&P, LLC. years. the disabled and also for persons sidered in the awarding of the from the purchasing section listed the lease, the Cameron Parish At such hearing the (3) Be in good standing pre- with Limited English Proficiency School Board shall demand such lease unless the bidder guaran- above. No bids will be received tees a specific amount which shall after the date and hour specified. Commissioner of Conservation Katrina/Rita upon request. (TDD 1-800-947- additional payment as necessary will consider evidence relative to (4) Domiciled and operating 5277). The Calcasieu Parish to bring the value adjustment to a be added to and accompany the The right is reserved to reject any bid. Should the one-sixth (1/6) and all bids and to waive any the issuance of Orders pertaining in a FEMA disaster declared Police Jury sponsors the program. full one-sixth (1/6) of crops pro- to the following matters relating parish (Calcasieu, Cameron or Run: July 24, 31, Aug. 7 (Ju 21) duced and harvested on any and value of crops be less than the informalities. cash guarantee paid at the time of DENISE LEA to the Miogypsinoides Zone, Jeff Davis). all listed sections. Lessor reserves Reservoir A, in the Lacassine (5) Proof of application to tra- Notice of Food and Milk Bid: the right to gather and dispose of the lease, the Cameron Parish Director of State Purchasing School Board shall demand such FAX (225) 342-8688 Refuge Field, Cameron Parish, ditional/non-traditional lending The Cameron Parish Head alligator eggs from the lease Louisiana. source. Start is now accepting food and premises, without any compensa- additional payment as necessary Run: Aug. 7 (Au 2) to bring the value adjustment to a 1. To establish rules and reg- (6) Budget/verification of use milk bids for the upcoming 2008- tion to lessee. full one-sixth (1/6) of crops pro- PROCEEDINGS ulations and create a single of fund 2009 school session. Any one The surface rights and privi- duced and harvested on any and Regular Meeting drilling and production unit for (7) Demonstrated Financial interested in submitting a bid leges granted in the lease are all listed sections, and thirty-five Board of Commissioners of the the exploration for and produc- Need and Business Viability must do so by 11:00 a.m. August restricted to range, farming, and tion of gas and condensate from (8) Proof of payment of taxes 7, 2008. All bids must be sealed percent (35%) of cash market Hackberry Recreation District fishing and these rights shall in value of all alligators harvested May 26, 2008 the Miogypsinoides Zone, (9) Proof of completion of and clearly marked FOOD OR no way, manner, or form interfere Reservoir A. entrepreneurial or micro-enter- MILK BID. Bids can be mailed or by lessee. Lessor reserves the The regular meeting of the with the granting of a mineral right to gather and dispose of alli- Board of Commissioners of the 2. To force pool and integrate prise training (Classes will be hand delivered to 110 Volunteer lease or the full utilization of all all separately owned tracts, min- made available) Lane, Hackberry, LA. 70663. For gator eggs from the lease premis- Hackberry Recreation District rights and privileges granted in es, without any compensation to was held at the Hackberry eral leases and other property Funding Preference: Any additional information call the any mineral lease. interests within the proposed small business that meets the cri- main office at 337-762-3979. lessee. Recreation Center in Hackberry, It is further agreed and The surface rights and privi- Cameron Parish, Louisiana at unit, with each tract sharing in teria above may apply for the Run: July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7 (Ju understood between the contract- unit production on a surface funds. No industry will be target- 25) leges granted in the lease are 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2008. ing parties hereto that this lease restricted to range, trapping, Members Present: Blaine acreage basis of participation. ed. Businesses who received any shall be heritable, but shall not be 3. To provide that any future amount of funds from the NOTICE FOR BIDS hunting, farming, and fishing and Johnson, Carrie Hewitt, Kenny subject to mortgage, pledge, these rights shall in no way, man- Welch, and Barry Stine. wells drilled to the National Emergency Grant in a Acting under the authority of hypothecation or seizure and Miogypsinoides Zone, Reservoir previous funding cycle are NOT the Legislature of the State of ner, or form interfere with the Member Absent: Layne Kyle. sale, nor shall the said lease be granting of a mineral lease or the M/P Advisors: None. A, within or outside of the pro- eligible to apply for these funds. Louisiana, the Cameron Parish assigned, subleased, or otherwise posed unit, should be located in How to Apply: The process School Board will receive sealed full utilization of all rights and Guests: None. transferred by the said lessee privileges granted in any mineral The meeting was called to accordance with the spacing pro- for application is through the bids for the leasing of surface unless authorized by prior writ- visions of Statewide Order No. Workforce Investment Board. rights including the rights of lease. order by the Chairman of the ten approval of the lessor. Such It is further agreed and Board, Kenny Welch, and the fol- 29-E. Interested applicants must con- range, fishing, and farming, on assignment, sublease or transfer 4. To provide that the com- tact the WIB Staff to request the the following described lands: understood between the contract- lowing business was discussed. of said lease shall be subject to ing parties hereto that this lease The minutes of the regular missioner of Conservation should application packet so that the SECTION-TOWNSHIP- terms and conditions as may be shall be heritable, but shall not be meeting of April 21, 2008 were be authorized to reclassify this appropriate number may be pro- RANGE; DESCRIPTION deemed proper by the lessor. subject to mortgage, pledge, read and motion was made by reservoir by supplemental order duced. Contact WIB Staff at 337- 16-12-1; Approximately three Terms and conditions for subleas- hypothecation or seizure and Carrie Hewitt, seconded by Barry without the necessity of a public 721-3587 for your copy. Applicant (3) miles East of Sabine River. ing may be obtained by contacting sale, nor shall the said lease be Stine, and carried to accept the hearing if the producing charac- Conferences will be held in Two (2) miles South of Calcasieu the Cameron Parish School Board assigned, subleased, or otherwise minutes as read. teristics of the reservoir change Calcasieu Parish in Lake Parish line, containing approxi- land manager. transferred by the said lessee Motion was made by Barry and evidence to justify such Charles. mately 640 acres. The Cameron Parish School unless authorized by prior writ- Stine, seconded by Carrie Hewitt, reclassification is submitted to Applicant Conferences 16-14-3; Lot 1 30’ x 125’ more Board does not warrant or pro- ten approval of the lessor. Such and carried to accept the financial and accepted by the and locations will be held as or less vide ingress or egress to the assignment, sublease or transfer statements. Commissioner of Conservation. follows: 16-14-3; Lot 2 62’ x 126’ more leased premises. Ingress and of said lease shall be subject to Motion was made by Carrie 5. To consider such other mat- 1) Lake Charles, Louisiana or less egress is the sole responsibility of terms and conditions as may be Hewitt, seconded by Blaine ters as may be pertinent. on Wednesday, August 6, at 10:00 16-14-3; Lot 3 62’ x 100’ more lessee. deemed proper by the lessor. Johnson, and carried to adopt the The Miogypsinoides Zone, a.m. and a Repeat workshop will or less Bids will be received until the Terms and conditions for subleas- millage of 10.33 for the Reservoir A is hereby defined as be held at 2:00 p.m. at the 16-14-3; Lot 4 60’ x 291’ more hour of 4:00 p.m., August 11, ing may be obtained by contacting Hackberry Recreation being that gas and condensate Workforce Investment Board or less 2008, at which time all bids the Cameron Parish School Board Maintenance. bearing zone encountered Office located in the Magnolia 16-14-3; Partial Section received will be opened and con- land manager. Motion was made by Barry between the depths of 15,848’ and Building (6th Floor Conference (332.96 acres) three (3) miles sidered in public session of the The Cameron Parish School Stine, seconded by Blaine 16,600’ electrical log measure- Room) at 1011 Lakeshore Drive. West of Vermilion Parish Line; Cameron Parish School Board in Board does not warrant or pro- Johnson, and carried to adopt the ments, in the Sun Exploration & You may Pick up your appli- bordering Grand Lake. Cameron, Louisiana. vide ingress or egress to the millage of 2.50 for the Production Co.-Lacassine No. B-7 cation at either conference. 16-14-7; Located three- The Board reserves the right leased premises. Ingress and HRD/Multi-Purpose Facility. Well, located in Section 8, Obtaining Applications fourths (3/4) mile East of to reject any and all bids received. egress is the sole responsibility of Business of the meeting was Township 12 South, Range 5 after the Conferences: Highway 27; one (1) mile BY: /s/ Stephanie Rodrigue lessee. complete, motion was made by West. Application Packets may be Northeast of Creole Intersection. Stephanie Rodrigue, Bids will be received until the Barry Stine, seconded by Blaine A plat is available for inspec- picked up by arrangement 16-14-10; 47.13 acres, border- Superintendent hour of 4:00 p.m., August 11, 2008 Johnson, and carried to adjourn tion in the Office of Conservation Baton Rouge Lafayette, Monday through Friday from 9:00 ing the Southwest corner of CAMERON PARISH at which time all bids received the meeting. in and Louisiana. a.m. to Noon or 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 Calcasieu Lake; SCHOOL BOARD will be opened and considered in APPROVED: www.dnr.state.la.us/CONS/CON- p.m. Contact Ms. Juanita Poland three (3) miles West of the ship Run: July 24, 31 & Aug. 7 (Ju 36) public session of the Cameron /s/ Kenny Welch at the WIB Office at 337-721- channel in Cameron. Parish School Board in Cameron, CHAIRMAN SEREN/hearings/pubhearings.ht m. 3587 to arrange to obtain your 16-14-13; South end of Sabine NOTICE FOR BIDS Louisiana. ATTEST: All parties having interest application after the Conferences Wildlife Refuge; five (5) miles Acting under the authority of The Board reserves the right /s/ Dwayne Sonnier therein shall take notice thereof. have been held. North of Gulf of Mexico in the Legislature of the State of to reject any and all bids received. SECT./TREAS. BY ORDER OF: Evaluation and Award: Johnson Bayou area. Louisiana, the Cameron Parish BY: Stephanie Rodrigue, Run: Aug. 7 (Au 3) JAMES H. WELSH Completed Applications and the 16-14-14; Three (3) miles East School Board will receive sealed Superintendent COMMISSIONER OF documentation on eligibility crite- of Sabine Lake on Starks Canal, bids for the leasing of all surface CAMERON PARISH PROCEEDINGS CONSERVATION ria are to be turned in to the WIB approximately two (2) miles north rights including the rights of SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting Baton Rouge, LA 8/4/07;8/7/07 L Office (1011 Lakeshore Drive, of La Hwy 82 in Johnson Bayou. range, trapping, hunting, fishing, Run: July 31 and Aug. 7 (Ju 38) Board of Commissioner of the lck Magnolia Building, 6th Floor, 16-15-3; Located in Grand and farming, on the following Hackberry Recreation District IF ACCOMMODATIONS Suite 606). A Review Committee Chenier area; three (3) miles described lands for the unexpired PUBLIC NOTICE June 17, 2008 ARE REQUIRED UNDER will evaluate each application. West of Vermilion Parish line. term as indicated in the descrip- Auction of surplus vehicles by The regular meeting of the AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- Applicants will be considered 16-15-4; Approximately one tion below: Cameron Parish Sheriff Dept. Board of Commissioners of the TIES ACT, PLEASE ADVISE for award based on meeting and (1) mile North of Highway 82 in SECTION-TOWNSHIP- will be on August 16th, 2008 Hackberry Recreation District THE OFFICE OF CONSERVA- documenting Eligibility Criteria Grand Chenier area; North of RANGE, UNEXPIRED TERM, Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. was held at the Hackberry Center TION-ENGINEERING DIVI- listed above and on achieving an Rockefeller Refuge. DESCRIPTION location 3800 Mallard Cove in Hackberry, Cameron Parish, SION AT P.O. BOX 94275, average score of at least 85% on 16-15-7; Along the Gulf; 16-12-10, 4 years, Partial sec- Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70615. Louisiana at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 an evaluation form completed by approximately one (1) mile South tion; containing 435 acres, more Auction will be conducted by June 17, 2008. IN WRITING TEN (10) DAYS the Review Committee. Funds of the Mermentau River and five or less, bordering Black Lake; Pedersen & Pederson, Inc. Members Present: Blaine WORKING DAYS OF THE will be awarded by the (5) miles West of lower Mud Lake; three (3) miles West of Calcasieu ITEM DESCRIPTION Johnson, Carrie Hewitt, Kenny HEARING DATE. Executive Committee of the WIB 22.46 acres. Lake (A description map may be (1) 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Welch, and Barry Stine. “This Notice does not consti- at their regular monthly meeting (A description map may be seen in the School Board Office (2) 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Member Absent: Layne Kyle. tute a summons to appear but is (1st Tuesday of each month) or as seen in the School Board Office during normal working hours.) (3) 2005 Chev. Impala M/P Advisors: None. merely an invitation to attend the needed. Funds are limited and during normal working hours.) NOTE: Leaseholders on listed Preview/Inspection Dates: Guests: None. Friday August 15, 2008 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to hearing if you so desire. Copies of - 4:00 p.m. order by the Chairman of the this Notice are being sent to all /s/ Theos Duhon, Sheriff Board, Kenny Welch, and the fol- known Interested and Run: July 31, Aug. 7, 14 (Ju 41) lowing business was discussed. Represented Parties and Cameron Parish School Board The minutes of the regular Interested Owners. This Legal Advertisement for Bids meeting of May 26, 2008 were Notice has been published in 2008-09 School Year *The Johnson Bayou read and motion was made by THE ADVOCATE, Baton Rouge, Recreation Center located at 135 Carrie Hewitt, seconded by Barry Louisiana, and will be published CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE OFFICE HOURS Berwick Road Cameron, LA Stine, and carried to accept the in Cameron Pilot, DeQuincy, 70631 will be accepting sealed minutes as read. Louisiana. Grand Lake, Hackberry, Johnson Bayou, South Cameron High Schools bids on the following: Motion was made by Carrie Run: Aug. 7 (Au 8) The Purchase of a 30 HP 4x4 Hewitt, seconded by Blaine School Offices will open Monday through Friday New Holland Tractor or equiva- Johnson, and carried to accept ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Cameron Parish Police Jury with Office Hours until First Day of School: lent with industrial tires, front the financial statements. loader, 5ft cutter, 5ft tiller, 5ft box Motion was made by Barry Owner 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM blade and 5ft harrow. The bid Stine, seconded by Blaine 122-A Recreation Center Ln shall also include a tandem axle, Johnson, and carried to start con- Address PO Box 1280, Cameron, LA Cameron Parish School Board Office pipe top, bumper pull utility trail- struction of the back ball field. er with capacity to haul tractor. Business of the meeting was 70631 (temporary location – northwest corner of Grand Lake High School) *The Johnson Bayou complete, motion was made by Separate sealed BIDS for the Recreation Center is a Tax Blaine Johnson, seconded by construction of pumper apparatus Monday through Friday Office Hours when Schools are Open: Exempt organization Barry Stine, and carried to with related equipment for Fire 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Mon –Thurs) 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Fridays) *Bid price shall include Tax, adjourn the meeting. Protection District No. 14 of the Title and License. APPROVED: Parish of Cameron, Louisiana (Grand Lake/Sweetlake Fire Personnel Reporting Dates *Bids may be mailed or /s/ Kenny Welch dropped off at the Johnson Bayou CHAIRMAN Department) will be received by (all personnel report to school sites as follows) Recreation Center Temporary ATTEST: Cameron Parish Police Jury at Trailer located at 135 Berwick /s/ Dwayne Sonnier the Cameron Parish Police Jury · Available at schools beginning this week: Pupil Appraisal Team, Road Cameron, LA 70631. SECT./TREAS. Administrative Office until 1:00 SBLC Coordinator, Registered Nurses, Principals, Assistant *Bids shall be sealed and Run: Aug. 7 (Au 4) p.m. Central, (Standard Time- clearly marked “Johnson Bayou Daylight Savings Time) Monday, Principals, Counselors, School Secretaries, Bookkeepers Recreation Center Tractor bid” on NOTICE TO BIDDERS August 25, 2008, and then at said and School Clerks outside. Bids are being solicited as fol- office publicly opened and read *Bids shall include Name, lows and sealed bids will be aloud. Monday, August 11, Teachers, School Food Service Managers Address, Phone number and opened and publicly read by the The BID DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the following loca- and Technicians report to schools name of Authorized Purchasing Section of the Representative. Department of Natural tion: Cameron Parish Police Jury, Tuesday, August 12, Teacher Aides, Computer Lab Managers, For any questions or further Resources, Room 1263, 12th 122-A Recreation Center Lane, details contact Christen Trahan Floor, 617 N. 3rd St., Baton PO Box 1280, Cameron LA OR by Interpreters, Licensed Practical Nurses report to schools at 337-304-4622. Rouge, LA 70802 at 11:00 A.M., calling (337) 775-5718 Deadline to submit a bid will on September 04, 2008. /s/ Bonnie W. Conner Monday, August 12, 2008 be Monday August 11, 2008 at Bid Proposal Number 431- Bonnie W. Conner 8:00p.m. 2003-PA09-004 Secretary/Treasurer First Day of School Run: July 31, Aug. 7 & 14 (Ju 46) Abandonment of oil field sites Date: 7/31/08 located in East Cameron Block 17 Run: Aug. 7, 14, 21 (Au 10) for Cameron Parish Students PUBLIC NOTICE Field, Cameron Parish. This is to advise that the Only those contractors on the for more information, visit www.camsch.org Run: July 31 (AU-9) Cameron Parish Police Jury list of contractors approved by the intends to abandon the following Oil Field Site Restoration Page 11, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 7, 2008
THIS IS THE store rebuilt just over the Texas line on Pleasure Island. Some say is “on the ground”, but it does have some natural elevation and is on a small dirt FEMA TRAILERS in Cameron Parish seemed to have weathered Tropical Storm hill. It is causing some controversy. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) Edouard Tuesday. This one had no apparent damage. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)
Chapel Rock - notice the tree roots Muninsing Falls The waterfalls are gor- geous. There are about 17 falls with trails that are readily accessible for the average adult. Benches are available for hikers to rest while climbing back up the hills. A few of the easier trails have been paved for handicapped accessibility. Plentiful rainfall insured bountiful waterfalls, even at the Bridal Falls which is nor- mally dry during the sum- mer months. Greedy gulls I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Grand Lake TV customers Airman Blue are getting new channels Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is deployed Cameron Communi- HDTV is the future format of cations recently launched 13 today’s television. Cameron overseas new HD channels in Carlyss Communications is commit- and Grand Lake. The pro- ted to providing a state of the You can go home again gramming expansion will Air Force Senior Airman art fiber network, allowing Devin W. Blue has deployed give customers in these our customers to enjoy By JULIE FLETCHER Superior to Lake Huron, or rent kayaks or canoes. overseas to a forward operat- areas access to Discovery enhanced services like vice versa. We took a three hour ing base in support of HD, ESPN HD, ESPN 2 HD, HDTV, video-on-demand, My husband, Gary, and I Then we stopped near cruise to view the Pictured Operation Iraqi Freedom. Food Network HD, KVHP- DVR and high speed inter- recently traveled to Paradise, Mich., to visit the Rocks from the lake - after Operation Iraqi Freedom Fox HD, GOLF HD, HGTV net. We will offer additional Michigan, my childhood Upper Tahquamenon Falls. first making sure that our is the official name given to HD, KPLC-NBC HD, HDTV channels in the future home, for a family reunion These falls are the second boat wasn't the S. S. military operations involving Outdoor Channel HD, TNT to meet the entertainment and mini-vacation. The largest waterfall east of the Minnow. Even with lightly members of the U. S. armed HD as well as premium pro- needs of our customers." reunion was the usual com- Mississippi. Niagara Falls in choppy waters and drizzling forces and coalition forces gramming - including Cameron bination of old and new New York is the biggest. The rain the tour was thoroughly participating in efforts to Cinemax HD, HBO HD and Communications’ digital faces, family stories, a few waterfall is a variety of enjoyable. The colors on the free and secure Iraq. Showtime HD. television offering now comments like "no, that's not shades of browns because of cliffs come from minerals in Mission objectives focus "We are excited to bring includes over 160 channels how it happened!" and lots of the tannins in the water the ground water that seeps on force protection, peace- HDTV programming to our with Video On-Demand and food. which come from decaying out of the rock and down the keeping, stabilization, secu- customers in Carlyss and DVR options. Grand Lake We drove to the Upper leaves and tree branches. sandstone cliffs. Black rity and counter-insurgency Grand Lake.” said George customers wanting more Peninsula the next day for The water is soft enough that marks are made by man- operations as the Iraqi tran- Mack, President of Cameron information should call 855- our vacation days. Like most large clumps of foam collect ganese deposits, red by iron, sitional governing bodies Communications. 2009 and Carlyss customers states, there is more to do in pools at the base of the blue-green by copper, and assume full sovereign pow- “There’s no doubt that should call 1-800-737-3900. than time available. We falls. white by calcium. On the ers to govern the peoples of decided to visit the towns of Munising is a small town return trip one of the crew Iraq. Sault Ste. Marie and of approximately 2,374 peo- members tossed bread to the Members from all branch- and preserving Iraq's sover- to Hurlburt Field, Fla. Munising. ple on the southern-central seagulls, who swarmed the es of the U. S. military and eignty and independence as He is the son of Cindy L. Sault Ste. Marie is known shore of Lake Superior that area and fought over each multinational forces are also a democracy. Blue, and grandson of for the Soo Locks. We were gets an average of 230 inches piece. assisting in rebuilding Iraq's Blue, a fire and emer- Barbara Dickerson, both of able to watch the Algosar, a of snowfall each year!!. We also walked down economic and governmental gency services journeyman Hackberry. He is a 2001 chemical freighter, pass Residents boast that "sum- sand dunes to the lakeshore, infrastructure, and training with four years of military graduate of Hackberry High through the locks from mer is three months of bad and slogged back up those and preparing Iraqi military service, is normally assigned School. Huron to Superior. The St. sledding." same dunes. Walking up and security forces to Mary River drops from 600 But summer is also a sand dunes is fantastic leg assume full authority and ft. elevation on Lake great time to visit the exercise! I frequently responsibility in defending Superior's side to 577 ft. on Pictured Rocks National stopped to admire the wet Lake Huron's side, with sev- Lakeshore (the first ever agate, jasper, and flint eral rapids in between. national lakeshore) and the stones along the beach. Not so hard to handle in a many area waterfalls. For Visitors to the National canoe, but tough in a cargo- those brave enough to face Lakeshore are encouraged to laden ship. The four locks the 57˚F surface waters of leave the stones for future COMING SOON make it possible for ships to Lake Superior there are visitors to enjoy. travel safely from Lake plenty of places to swim or to Your funeral home is coming back to serve Cameron Parish CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD One of the many obstables to the recovery of BUS FROM GRAND LAKE TO SOUTH CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL (AND TO THE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SITE AT GRAND LAKE) Cameron Parish following Hurricane Rita is the fact that there is no funeral home located within the To alleviate any congestion at Grand Lake High School, parents on the west side of Grand Lake whose children attend South Cameron High School are to meet the bus at Parish. the Cameron Parish Police Jury Property (Eighty Acres) at 6:45 AM; parents on the east side should meet the bus at the southeast corner of the parking lot of the Grand Lake Plans are underway for the construction of a full- High School baseball field at 6:55 AM. In accordance with FEMA policy, the bus cannot enter the FEMA Trailer Park in Grand Lake. It will stop at the gates of the trailer park for service funeral home in the Sweetlake area of residents only. No one else can meet the bus at that FEMA location. Cameron Parish. Hopefully, we will be able to con- (This same bus will also transport students to and from South Cameron to the struct a satellite facility in the lower Cameron area as Alternative School Site at Grand Lake High School that will house students from both Grand Lake and South Cameron High Schools who have been suspended or expelled.) well. A similar route will occur to transport students from Johnson Bayou to the Alternative We look forward to serving the needs of all of School Site at Hackberry High School for students which have been suspended or expelled from Hackberry and Johnson Bayou High Schools. Cameron Parish in the near future. Any Johnson Bayou students needing transportation from Hackberry on a daily basis OWNERS: PATRICK HEBERT & JOE JOHNSON are to contact Principal Gene Reynolds at 569-2773, so that arrangements can be made. (At the close of the school year, no one remained in need of such transportation. TELEPHONE: (337) 502-7475 RUN: Aug. 7 (AU-11) Page 12, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., August 7, 2008
THIS WAS THE view from the Cameron Courthouse Tuesday morning during the passage of Tropical Storm Edouard. Damage was minor in this area. MINOR SHOULDER damages occurred when water ran across David Road near (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) the Cameron jetties on Tuesday during Tropical Storm Edouard. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)
MARSHALL STREET in Cameron, just in front of the Court House, stayed flood- ed most of Tuesday morning. The street sign in the left foreground has blown down. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)
JACK-UP RIGS sought shelter in the Cameron loop and ship channel during Tropical Storm Edouard Tuesday. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)
DEJA VU - Blackhawk helicopter landing in Smith Field in Cameron, bringing PARKING LOTS along the Cameron docks were under water for a time. state officials to view the effects of Tropical Storm Edouard on Tuesday, brings back (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.) memories of Hurricane Rita. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)
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