The Cameron ¢ Parish 50 Pilot Bobby Doxey Bobby Doxey Cameron, La. 70631 will be missed December 24, 2020 Vol. 64--No. 12 (EDITOR’S NOTE-- THESE THREE Young ladies with the help and support of their grandmother, made Cameron native and longtime candles and sold them at various places in an effort to support our students at SCHS business owner, Bobby Doxey, that were affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. They also received some donations passed away Dec. 16, at the as well. They raised over $5000 and the money was then loaded onto Walmart gift age of 64.) cards to be given to our students and families in need during this Holiday season. In Bobby Joe Doxey also all, they had 20-$250 cards that were handed out. Shown above are: Lilly Wellman, 8, known as “Poppie”, 64 peace- 3rd grade student at Hicks High School, Raylyn Wellman, 5, Kindergarten student at fully passed away on Hicks High School, and Maddy Wellman, 4. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at a local hospital. Bobby was born on May 18, “Cowgirls that Care” 1956 to William “Billy” and Mary Lois Doxey in Creole. He spent the majority of his show love and support years residing in Cameron. By CYNDI SELLERS He grew up in a large family kids like themselves. of four brothers and one sis- "My grandmother taught ter, DD Albarado, Mary Three little girls from me not to dwell on what's Palmer, WC Doxey, Davy Slagle (near Leesville) who happening to you," Michelle Doxey, and Ruben Doxey. He attend Hicks High School said, "but to look up, look was an active member of turned a traumatic experi- around, and see what you can Wakefield Methodist Church. ence in to a work of love for do for someone else. There is He was a graduate of South others in need at Christmas. always someone worse off. We Cameron High School class of Lilly, Raylyn, and Maddy might have only half a roof, 1975 where he played football Wellman, ages 8, 5, and 4, felt but others have nothing." PINTAIL DRIVE is now for the Tarpons, and humbly the impact of Hurricane After making the delivery open but the boardwalk is was awarded Louisiana State Laura they sat in the eyewall at SCHS, the family toured still closed. Gators are hid- Champion Wrestler in 1975. of a still-Category 3 storm for the Creole/Grand Chenier ing out, but birds are in The following year he mar- 45 minutes. Their grandmoth- area to see the devastation ried his high school sweet- er, Michelle Price who keeps firsthand. It was a sobering abundance. (Photo by Mike Strausser.) heart, Phyllis (Eakin) Doxey them often, lost part of her experience. Seeing mattresses on June 26, 1976. He started roof. She said the girls were and personal belongings piled his work career at Gulf HAPPY HOLIDAYS Holly Beach Style! Love this hand- distressed by their first really on the side of the road really Pilot closed for Crews, and in 1996 he and made Christmas tree made out of hand painted crab bad storm, and she wanted to hit hard, she said. Seeing it Phyllis established their fam- shells. (Photo from Pickled Pelican RV Park.) take their minds off their own with a child's eyes, the girls Christmas break ily owned company, Southern troubles by showing them a were especially affected by Screen Printing in Cameron. video from Cameron Parish, the damaged playground at The Cameron Pilot will After Hurricane Rita, they More than 500 earn where she owns property and Grand Chenier Park. "They have an abbreviated schedule permanently moved their has many friends. don't even have a place to for Christmas week. The office homestead and company to Seeing a little boy walking play!" they said. "We need to will close at 12 noon on Grand Lake where he lived degrees from McNeese where his house used to be get out and clean up and help Wednesday, Dec. 23. and will out the rest of his years. He inspired the girls to try to do them." It seems that more remain closed through Friday, McNeese State University Grand Lake: Jasmine N. and his beloved wife shared will confer 529 degrees on 525 Miller, Bachelor of Science in something to help the chil- candles may be in the future, Dec. 25. 44 years of remarkable mem- dren of lower Cameron Michelle said. The office will reopen at 8 prospective candidates during Management; Alanah Claire ories and achievements work- six college ceremonies Dec. Theriot, Bachelor of Science Parish. After calling friends The story of the three little a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28. ing hand in hand with one from Grand Chenier, she con- girls raising $5000 for other Although this year has 17-19 in Burton Coliseum. in Psychology; Todd M. another. Due to COVID-19 regulations, Furman, Master of Arts in sidered and rejected a toy kids drew the interest of a been remarkable and not Among their many achieve- drive in favor of gift cards. reporter from Alexandria. always in a good way, we at separate ceremonies for each Psychology. ments together, he was most of the six colleges will be held Johnson Bayou: Blair Alexa She and the girls brain- While giving an interview, the Pilot wish you the proud of his children and stormer how to raise money, Michelle stressed that the Merriest of Christmases how- over three days to follow Bergeron Jinks, Master of grandchildren. Together, they health and safety protocols Education in Educational and Lilly suggested making story not be about the girls, ever you choose to celebrate welcomed three sons, one and selling candles, because but about the continuing need it. among all attendees. Leadership. daughter, and five grandchil- Fall candidates are: (EDITOR’S NOTE--Names "Nana" had supplies for that in Cameron Parish. The dren into this world. He was already. Grand Chenier area still does Cameron: Carmen are submitted by hometown on actively involved in all Gayneaux Ryder, Bachelor of record at the school you They started making can- not have potable water or extracurricular activities his dles in Michelle's kitchen, electricity, she told them. She General Studies. attend. If your name does not children were involved in. He Creole: Adriano Hayden appear on this list please con- experimenting with colors believes most people that far proudly served as Scout and scents. She posted a pic- north don't have any idea Cameron officers Theriot, Bachelor of General tact your school’s office for Master of Boy Scouts Troop Studies. resubmission to the Pilot.) ture of the kitchen filled with what lower Cameron Parish 210, where he was awarded candles and wax, and the looks like or how hard it is to the distinguished service response was almost over- recover from such a powerful have graduated award, The Silver Beaver. whelming. People started storm and up to 20-foot storm According to Calcasieu He also enjoyed coaching “A Tarpon Christmas” bringing Mason jars to her surge. Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso, his children in numerous house, and UPS was deliver- Her message to the the Calcasieu Parish Regional sports, including: football, ing candle wax every other Alexandria readers was, "On Law Enforcement Training baseball, and wrestling. He provided Christmas Cheer day, she said. Folks dropped Christmas Eve we are all Academy completed its 124th was present at every event his by the house with cash dona- going to bed with a roof over Upon a special request by Corporation will be here Basic Academy with 37 offi- children were involved in. He Miami Corporation Land through the recovery process. tions of up to $100. Since they our heads, even if it does have cers representing 15 agencies also served on both Cameron are part of a rodeo family, the a blue tarp, and in our own Manager Chad Courville, The young people of Cameron in the area. and Grand Lake Water Board Santa Claus took time off Parish feel the impacts of the girls' mom took the candles to beds. But 80-90 percent of the These officers completed for many years. He and his barrel racing competitions to people in lower Cameron from his day job at the storms just like the adults 502 hours of instruction in all wife are current members of Cameron Parish Assessor’s who are trying to pick up the sell. Parish don't have houses." phases of basic law enforce- First United Methodist When the dust, or wax, had Her message to Cameron Office to create "A Tarpon pieces. ment. All 37 law enforcement Church of Lake Charles. Christmas" for a student pop- This program at the school settled, the three girls had Parish is, "We will not let you officers passed the Louisiana Bobby had many hobbies raised $5000. Last week they be forgotten this time. If these ulation left either homeless or gave them a day to celebrate Peace Officer Standard and passions. He started his with severally damaged their school, their community, and their grandmother deliv- three 'Cowgirls that Care' Testing (POST) exam and are days with a warm cup of black ered twenty $250 gift cards were able to do this, what homes following Hurricanes and each other and Miami is now certified as Basic Peace coffee watching his ducks and Laura and Delta. proud to be a part of it.” Every for children and families in could we as adults do collec- Officers. Due to COVID-19 geese fly in and he finished need at South Cameron High tively." Cameron Parish has Nearly 100% are displaced South Cameron High School the graduating officers were his day with an ice cold and many are bussed in daly student received a gift. The School, hoping to make the not heard the last from this unable to have a traditional Natural Light, and a sprinkle holidays a little brighter for caring family from as far away as Kinder. As Cameron Lions Club served graduation; but on Tuesday, of corn across the yard to Mr. Courville noted, "Miami as the fiscal agent for the Dec. 22, they had a small cer- ensure the ducks would be Corporation is proud to team donation. emony at the Calcasieu back the next morning. He up with the Cameron Lions G. L. Hornets are State Parish Regional Training enjoyed beekeeping and mak- Club to bring a bit of Academy. ing his very own honey. When Christmas cheer to the com- Officers graduating after he was not manicuring his munity. Championship Bound! completing 502 hours of yard, you could find him man- The impact from the 2020 instruction are as follows: icuring his long fluffy white storms will be felt for many Jarrett Nunez, Logan beard. months to come but this com- The state championship Coaches' cards will not be Tingler, Devin Whittington - Cont. on Page 3 munity is resilient and Miami football game between Grand honored at this year's event. Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Lake and Oak Grove will be Grand Lake will be the visit- Department. played on Monday, Dec. 28 at ing team and will sit on the The Calcasieu Parish 11 a.m. in Natchitoches at East Side of the stadium. All Regional Law Enforcement Turpin Stadium on the cam- seats are general admission. Training Academy is located pus of Northwestern State Tickets will not be sold at in Lake Charles and provides University. Tickets will only school and online is the only accredited training, several be available through NSU at way to get them early. They law enforcement agencies in NSUtickets.com and were will sell at the stadium before the parishes of Allen, available to the general public the game if any are left over. Beauregard, Calcasieu, beginning Sunday, Dec. 20, at Each game is allotted 4,200 Cameron, and Jeff Davis. It 6 p.m. tickets. Come out and support was established in 1974 and All tickets are $25 and the Hornets!!!!! is administered by Calcasieu includes free parking. Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso.

MIAMI CORPORATION used the assistance of staff elves at South Cameron High School to create “A Tarpon Christmas 2020”. From left are school secretary Dana Baccigalopi, Principal Lindsey Fontenot, Bookkeeper Kimily Bourriaque, Counselor THE GRAND LAKE “Hurricane Hornets” are going to the ‘Ship!!! The Hornets will Megan Bourriaque, Teacher Kathy Rowland, and Asst. Principal Heidi Baccigalopi. take on the Oak Grove Tigers on Monday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. in Natchitoches at Turpin Chad Courville made the donation on behalf of the Miami Corporation. Stadium at Northwestern Univ. Geaux Hornets! (Photo by Stephanie Rodrigue.) Page 2, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., December 24, 2020

HAMS, TURKEYS, groceries, socks, water, and Christmas treats were provided to over 250 families by the Kiewit, Maplewood/Hollywood Lions Club, Holy Rosary’s Rosary Group and Father Matthew Hebert, and the Manci family with Texas Relief Warriors. The day was opened with a blessing by Father Hebert. (Photos by Stephanie Rodrigue.)

BLUEWATER CONSTRUCTORS grilled burgers at Hackett’s Corner for Cameron Parish residents shortly after Hurricane Laura and pledged to return and do more. Their pledge was fulfilled last Tuesday when they presented funds for recovery efforts to the Cameron Lions Club and donated one of many boxes of toys that were distrib- uted last Thursday at South Cameron High School, as evidenced by the youngsters with their gifts. The company is working in Grand Chenier. (Photo by Stephanie Rodrigue.)

THE HACKBERRY HIGH Baseball facility was renamed “Ross Broussard Memorial Field” after a former student who died in a tragic boating accident earlier this year. The dedication ceremony was held on Friday, Dec. 18. (Photo by Douglas DeViney, Sr.)

IT’S A GORGEOUS day for a beautiful winter walk along Holly Beach. THIS OSPREY has it’s (Photo by Margo Townsley Ardoin.) eye on it’s prize. (Photo by Daniel Doga.)

HOLLY BEACH Seashell Santas! (Photo by Melissa Schexnayder.)

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JACKIE LYNN Some consumers have are particularly prevalent at NUNEZ recently been getting text the holidays, when more messages stating a major packages are being shipped, delivery carrier needs them to but they can happen year Jackie Lynn Nunez, 55, of “update delivery preferences” round. Scammers are hoping Moss Bluff, died Saturday, on a package by clicking on a shoppers are busy or dis- Dec. 12, 2020, at his home. link. The problem? The text is tracted and will act without Funeral service was held a scam, and the link results in thinking. Thursday, Dec. 17 at Heritage theft of personal information. The first scam to look out Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. Most consumers love the con- for are phishing texts or Rev. Terry Ardizzone officiat- venience of making purchases emails that pose as official ed. online and having them notices from delivery compa- He is survived by his wife, shipped straight to their nies. These either contain a Sondra Nunez of Moss Bluff; doorstep. But with millions of “tracking link” or a message three children, Cody Nunez of packages delivered each year, that the shipper is having Moss Bluff, Kaelin Clark and con artists and thieves have difficulty delivering a pack- Daniel of Singer, and Shaina developed many ways to steal age to you, or most recently, a Guidry and Ethan of Ragley; from shoppers. Fortunately, link to update delivery pref- five grandchildren; and one there are also many ways to erences. Clicking the link brother, Tim Nunez of protect yourself from their either takes you to a form Hackberry. shady tactics. that asks for personally iden- He was preceded in death THANKS TO the ongoing efforts and support of WHC, the Tarpon Distribution Site in tifying information, or to a by his parents, Elton and POPULAR DELIVERY site that downloads malware Creole has been relocated to the Creole Fire Station parking lot, allowing ample room Deanna Nunez; and one SCAMS onto your computer. for bottled water, an ice truck, picnic tables and the ConEx used for supply storage. brother. Delivery scams and theft Another delivery scam The bottled water currently under the tent is provided by Venture Global LNG, the involves fake “missed deliv- Maplewood/Hollywood Lions Club and the Pine Road Posse from Clear Lake Shores. B. DOXEY ery” tags. Scammers place a (Photo by Stephanie Rodrigue.) He was preceded in death note on your door that claims Cont. from Page 1 by his parents, William “Billy’’ they are having challenges and Mary Lois Doxey; his delivering a package to you. Contact Miami nephew, Alex Doxey; and two They ask you to call a phone Tax bills delayed His favorite activity was sisters-in-law, Bonita Doxey entertaining his grandkids number to reschedule your Corps to retrieve and Lana Eakin. sion on the due date in the with golf cart rides around delivery, but it’s really a ruse KPLC-TV Visitation services were aftermath of hurricanes the yard. He was a simple to get your personal informa- personal items held on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Laura and Delta, according to kind of man, who never met a tion. The 2020 tax bills have not Hixson Funeral Home of Lake information from Sheriff Ron stranger. He will be remem- Another issue shoppers yet been sent out in Cameron Charles beginning at 3 .m. Miami Corporation, as Johnson. bered for his wisdom, his face is package theft. Many Parish. until 8 p.m. Funeral services part of their recovery efforts, To view and pay your 2020 heart of gold, and his welcom- consumers have had their The parish has asked the were held for the immediate would like to provide notice tax bills, visit www.cameron- ing grin. packages stolen before they governor’s office for an exten- family at the funeral home on to the residents, businesses, so.org. He is survived by his loving arrive home from work. Monday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. Thieves snatch packages and contractors of and in wife of 44 years, Phyllis with interment immediately Cameron Parish, to contact Doxey; his son William from doorsteps or lobbies of following at the Doxey apartment or condo complex- their Lafayette office to make “Adam” (Lindsey) Doxey of Cemetery in Grand Chenier. arrangements to recover Iowa, his daughter Robyn es. Criminals even follow Rev. Weldon Bares and Rev. delivery and postal trucks. items or equipment displaced Doxey (Tory) of Baton Rouge, Katie Black officiated at the as a result of the recent his son Brian (Krystal) Doxey When the truck leaves, the services. crooks move in and grab the storm events. of Grand Lake, and his son Fond memories and expres- Miami Corporation Marcus (Carly) Doxey of parcels. sions of sympathy may be How to Avoid Delivery encourages those interested Westlake; and grandchildren, shared at www.hixsonfuneral- in recovering any such MeLah and Brooks Doxey, Scams: homes.com for the Doxey fam- 1. Take precautions to belongings on Miami Attikus Trabeaux, Paleigh ily. Corporation property to call and Payson Doxey. (Paid Memorial) ensure a safe delivery: If you are having a valuable or 337-264-1695 to obtain fragile item delivered to your access for recovery as soon as Have A Bright & Beautiful -The CAMERON PILOT- home, purchase shipping possible. (USPS 086980) insurance. 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As we wrap up another holiday edition, we’d like May the spirit of the season make this a beautiful to deliver an extra measure holiday filled with good things for you and your family. of thanks On behalf of everyone at Acadiana Ford we would like to express our and best wishes sincere appreciation for your business. We offer superior sales and service to all of you. for our valued customers and are committed to serving our friends and customers in Cameron Parish for many more years to come. Here’s hoping all your news is good news this season. We’re here The when you Cameron need us! Tony Trahan Missy Vallo Hargrave Parish Pilot General Manager Sales Representative Jeffra & Doug, Shirley, Lauren, Dawn, Karen, Crystal, Evalin, Dustin, Celebrating 64 Years 418 E. Veterans Memorial Dr. • Kaplan, La. of Service To You! Cyndi & Loston (337) 643-7124 — 1-800-738-2922 Page 4, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., December 24, 2020 New grants available for $8 million is allocated to more small businesses fund distance learning

The SWLA Alliance’s to nonprofits to support relief The Louisiana legislature and teachers,” said Louisiana “Pathway to Small Business efforts immediately after allocated $8 million to the Speaker of the House Clay Recovery” Grant Program Hurricanes Laura and again Louisiana Department of Schexnayder. “This is an (initially made possible by a after Delta, and now are mak- Education Friday for distance investment in our schools $150,000 seed grant from the ing grants to aid in the recov- learning devices. The that will last well after the Sempra Energy Foundation) ery of our region. Our Department will utilize the pandemic ends.” has been picked up for a sec- Community Foundation con- funds to purchase over 23,000 The funds, which must be ond round of funding provid- nects people who care with Chromebooks. The vote came used by the end of the calen- ed by the Community causes that matter. Since during a meeting of the Joint dar year, stem from reallocat- Foundation of Southwest small businesses are integral Legislative Committee on the ed CARES Act dollars. Louisiana. During the first to each community, this is a Budget. “I’m thankful for the rela- funding cycle, fifty local small cause that matters in the “On behalf of the educa- tionship we’ve built with our businesses were awarded recovery and rebuilding of tors, students and families legislators and their leader- $3,000 each. Southwest Louisiana,” said across Louisiana, I want to ship during this unprecedent- “We are overjoyed and Sara McLeod Judson, thank our state leaders for ed time,” said Dr. Brumley. relieved that the Community President/CEO, The prioritizing education with “We will continue to work Foundation has stepped in to Community Foundation of their vote,” said State together throughout the pan- continue this vital assistance Southwest Louisiana. Superintendent of Education demic and after to achieve for hurricane impacted busi- Four Hundred and thirty- Dr. Cade Brumley. “These greater outcomes for every nesses that need quick fund- six (436) applications were funds are a welcome holiday student.” ing to return to business”, submitted through the initial gift that will help close the said George Swift, round of grants, and the digital divide for some of our President/CEO of the applications that were not neediest families.” Thanks to Alliance. “With this new selected will be considered for The Department plans to avenue of funding, we are now this grant cycle in addition to distribute the devices to pub- able to extend the scope of new applications. lic school systems in early Rollins Place The application process is 2021 after collecting technolo- this grant to include all five By DAMMIE FONTENOT simple. A one-page applica- gy readiness data. That data parishes within Southwest Cameron Parish tion is on the SWLA Alliance will help the Department Louisiana: Allen, Beauregard, School Board Calcasieu, Cameron & Jeff websitedetermine which systems Davis,” continued Swift. (www.allianceswla.org/Pathw have the greatest need closing To be eligible, applicants ay) and also available at The the technology gap and ensur- Years ago, Rollins Place have to a for-profit business, SEED Center (4310 Ryan ing every student and teacher Elementary School would been in operation for two or Street in Lake Charles) has access to a device. The come plant plants at the ROBERT BENOIT and Stephanie Benoit Trahan of beach, and they would use our Sulphur announce the engagement and forthcoming more years, have less than 25 between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chromebooks will include employees, and be located Monday thru Friday. For more touchscreen technology, which facilities for breaks and to marriage of their daughter, Kasa Anna Azeline Benoit, to have snacks. Bradley Forrest Rowell, son of Victor Rowell and Sherry within Allen, Beauregard, information, email path- makes them accessible to a Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff [email protected]. wider range of students and When they heard about the Sittig of Sulphur. The wedding is set for Saturday, April To apply, each applicant allows for easier use by hurricane damage to our 17, 2021 at Becky’s Catering in Carlyss at 4 p.m. A recep- Davis Parishes. “The Community must be able to provide docu- younger students. school, they decided to sell t- tion will follow at Becky’s Catering. Through this means, Foundation is pleased to part- mentation of the following: “Our educators and fami- shirts and raise money for us. friends and relatives are invited to attend. ner with the SWLA Alliance 1. The for-profit company lies have gone above and A huge thanks goes out to the on the Pathway to Small has been in business for two beyond to support the acade- Rollins Place faculty, staff, Business Recovery Grant. years mic needs of their children students, and parents! Our Hurricane Relief and 2. have less than 25 during a challenging year,” Give the Cameron Pilot for Recovery Fund has received employees, said Louisiana Senate almost 4,000 individual and 3. and how they plan to use President Page Cortez. “The corporate contributions all to the grant. funds will be utilized to pur- Christmas - enjoy all year help the people and communi- Fifty Grants of $3,000 will chase much-needed technolo- ties of Southwest Louisiana be available. Deadline for the gy to ensure Louisiana stu- application is Jan. 8, 2021. dents have the tools they A subscription to the are $27.81 for Cameron and recover. We have made grants Cameron Pilot need to succeed.” makes a great Calcasieu Parishes; $36.05 for “We helped place learning gift for anyone on your elsewhere in Louisiana; or devices in the hands of over Christmas list and will help $35 for elsewhere in the AG Landry warns public 20,000 Louisiana children them keep up with what is United States going on in Cameron Parish To receive the ePaper in and the surrounding commu- .pdf version, the cost is $27.81 nities. per year. Go to cameron- about vacine scams May All For those who want to hold pilot.com and follow the links the paper and read the news, to subscribe. On Friday, Dec. 18, advantage of people’s fear or you may subscribe or pick one Archived issues of the Pilot America watched Vice desire to be immune: Your up on newsstands at local from Hurricane Laura and President Mike Pence receive 1. The vaccine is currently businesses around the parish. Delta are available online. the coronavirus vaccine; and available in limited quanti- For those who are tech Many of our residents have while people in Louisiana are ties; the distribution timeline Christmases savvy and more comfortable not had access to internet or eager to get a vaccine for for the general public is still reading it on the computer, print issues during this time COVID-19, they should be to be determined. Access to Be Bright laptop, tablet or phone, you of rebuilding. Go to cameron- aware that fraudsters could the vaccine is strictly con- may subscribe to the ePaper. pilot.com for all your storm try dangerous scams to take trolled, and anyone claiming Here is how to get the Pilot recovery questions or to just advantage of anxiety over the to provide early access to the your way: catch up with what’s been pandemic. vaccine is a scammer. To All Residents and Taxpayers: To have the paper mailed happening in and around “If you choose to be vacci- 2. No one can pay to put his Please come by our temporary location at 407 E. to you or a gift recipient, send Cameron Parish. nated, know this: no amount or her name on a list to get mailing address and payment If you have any subscrip- of money or personal informa- the vaccine or to get early Plaquemine St. in Jennings, should you have any (check or money order) to P. O. tion questions call 1-800-256- tion will cure the wait to get access to the vaccine. questions regarding your 2020 values. Box 995, DeQuincy LA 70633. 7323 or 337-786-8004. the vaccine,” warned Attorney 3. No legitimate vaccine Subscription rates for a year General Jeff Landry. “Just distribution site or heath care like they did with supposed payer, like a private insur- Wishing all of you a Very Merry test kits, treatments, and per- ance company, will call asking sonal protective equipment - for your Social Security num- Christmas and a Happy New Year! scammers are offering too ber or debit/credit card num- good to be true schemes with ber to sign you up to get the the vaccine.” vaccine. Cameron Parish Assessor’s “Everyone in Louisiana, 4. You likely will not need especially seniors and their to pay anything out of pocket Office May the caretakers, should be on high to get the vaccine during this alert for these fraudsters,” public health emergency. Lord’s bounty continued Attorney General 5. If you have become a vic- be opened to Landry. “Be on the lookout for tim, report it immediately to Every creature you and yours those contacting you by call, the National Center for text, email, or even door Disaster Fraud at 866-720- of God is in this and knock claiming to be a gov- 5721 or www.justice.gov/coro- every holiday ernment official in need of navirus. good... season. obtaining your personal, med- Additionally, Attorney ical, or financial information General Landry encourages for you to receive the vaccine.” people to not give cash, wire AKE RTHUR Attorney General Landry money, or send prepaid money – The First L A reminds everyone that the cards to strangers; to not be best defense to COVID-19 pressured immediately into Epistle of Paul UTANE ROPANE O scams is education and vigi- making a financial decision, B /P C . lance. 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Commercial Driver’s Non-destructive Testing License Class A - training Dr. Mike Meaux, (NDT) and Commercial covers DOT rules and regula- Driver’s License Class A. tions, pre-trip inspection, The following classes begin backing pad skills, and on- Dr. Dennis Stelly on Monday, Jan. 11: the-road skills. The final 1. Nondestructive Testing skills test necessary to receive Dr. Steven Nicholson (NDT) - the process of inspect- a state license is adminis- ing, testing or evaluating tered by state-approved For Appointment or Emergency Call: materials, components, or examiners. assemblies without destroy- To register or for more 1008A E. 4th St., DeQuincy -- 337-786-5520 ing the part or system. This information, visit www.sow- 12-week course connects stu- ela.edu/workforce-develop- 128 W. Napoleon, Sulphur -- 337-527-7143 dents to an apprenticeship ment or call 337-421-6560. With Gratitude At Thank you for the goodwill you’ve shown toward us this year. Christmastime Have a truly spectacular holiday season. We’ve got a lot to be grateful for, including your friendship! Cameron Council on Aging Have a wonderful 905-6000 HOLIDAY SEASON!! Jeffra & Doug Cameron Community WISE IDEAS Action Agency Printing & Promotions 905-6000 337-912-5063 Tips on repairing your Appeals Centers Page 5, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., December 24, 2020 homes after disasters begin opening December 21st There's no way to be ready are that on average for every for everything, but survival dollar spent on mitigation, six By NIKKI GASKINS isn't about luck. It's about are saved from future losses. Things you may want to preparing for difficult situa- The following appeals cen- consider: tions ahead of time. FEMA ter has opened Dec. 21 at the 1. Elevate (move up higher) specialists are available by Jefferson Davis Fairgrounds, or flood-proof your washer, phone to discuss your needs as located at 810 Lake Arthur dryer, water heater and HVAC you look ahead to next year’s Avenue, in Jennings. systems.If possible, move hurricane season. Appeals Centers will be these appliances out of your While you recover from this open Monday through Friday, basement to the second floor. year’s damage, you can 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 2. Relocate electrical outlets rebuild stronger, smarter, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed to three feet above the floor. safer and better, with more Sundays. No appointments 3. Install a backflow valve resilience. This process is are necessary. All centers will in the sewer line. (Very impor- called “mitigation.” There is a be closed Dec. 24 through 27 tant – insurance will general- wide range of options for pro- in observance of the ly not cover sewer backflow.) tecting your home from flood Christmas holiday, reopening 4. Seal your basement walls and wind events through mit- Monday, Dec. 28, at 8 a.m. igation. with waterproofing com- Louisiana residents with pounds. homes affected by this year’s 5. Elevate the exterior air hurricanes can get helpful conditioning compressor 2-3 What can I advice from a specialist on the feet. FEMA Mitigation Helpline at Select a licensed contractor. 833-FEMA-4-US. Lines are Be sure to get a written esti- do at FEMA open Monday through mate and verify the company’s Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. references with the Better Appeal Center Specialists are available as Business Bureau or your state well by email at FEMA- and local officials. Pay by [email protected]. check or credit card. Your discussion with a Contact your local building FEMA and the state of FEMA Mitigation specialist official before rebuilding/reno- Louisiana have created an will get you started in plan- vating /retrofitting. Make sure additional service for sur- ning for repairs. As work pro- your plans meet local and vivors at Disaster Recovery gresses, experts are available state government require- Centers: Appeal Centers. to provide rebuilding tips, ments. Get proper permits. Each Appeal Center fea- advise on building supplies, Protect your investment in tures an outdoor sitting area explain the importance of your home by purchasing flood where longer conversations “THE WALKING of the Bulls”..... Moving the Bulls to the winter breeding pastures on flood insurance and help you insurance, even if you do not can take place. This will allow Welch Rd. in Cameron Parish. (Photos by Daniel Doga.) make a personal disaster live in a high-risk flood zone. staff time to explain the plan. FEMA’s National Flood appeals process, discuss docu- Fishermen from Mitigation reduces a prop- Insurance Program (NFIP) mentation requirements and McNeese State to offer erty’s risk to future events, helps cover costly losses asso- provide help with writing and and it allows residents to ciated with flooding. For more filing an appeal letter if you Texas help out return home more quickly, information, visit disagree with FEMA’s find- health professional grants with less damage, after the https://www.floodsmart.com/ ings in your case. No appoint- Louisianans next storm. While it may or for residents to find useful ment required. McNeese State University McNeese’s RN-to-BSN pro- involve a larger initial invest- publications visit Appeal Centers are co- Monday, Dec. 21, a partner- has received a $1.45 million gram is offered fully online ment, mitigation pays off in https://fema.connectsolu- located at drive-thru Disaster ship between Lighthouse grant from the U.S. and is designed for registered the long run. In fact, estimates tions.com/lamit/. Recovery Centers in Charity Team, a Texas non- Department of Labor through nurses already in the work- Calcasieu, Lafayette, profit that provides food and the Workforce Opportunity for force. The nationally accredit- Jefferson Davis and Rapides other support following disas- Rural Communities initiative ed program is one of the most parishes that were set up to ters and other emergencies, in partnership with the Delta affordable in the region, can help survivors affected by Katie’s Seafood Market and Regional Authority (DRA). be completed in as little as 10 Hurricanes Laura and Delta. local Galveston fishermen is Awarded specifically to the months and offers hands-on The Appeal Centers providing fresh, sustainably- College of Nursing and Health simulation training that pre- Locations: caught fish to families affect- Professions, the grant will be pares nurses for the variety of 1. Lake Charles Civic ed by Hurricanes Laura and used to focus on increasing community and public health Center (already operating), Delta in Cameron. Hurricane enrollment in the RN-to-BSN crises they encounter, accord- located at 900 Lake Shore Laura was the strongest program. ing to Riley. Drive, in Lake Charles. storm on record to hit south- “The purpose of this grant “This is an exciting oppor- 2. Rapides Coliseum west Louisiana and a mere six is to provide job training that tunity for registered nurses in (openedDec. 18), 5600 weeks later, Hurricane Delta will improve employment in these communities to further Coliseum Blvd., in Alexandria. made landfall as a Category 2 underserved areas,” explains their education completely 3. Jefferson Davis just 12 miles east of Laura’s Becky Riley, assistant profes- online, while also brining a Fairgrounds (opened Dec. 21), path. sor of nursing and coordinator new level of care to their com- located at 810 Lake Arthur "Lighthouse Charity Team of the RN-to-BSN program. munities,” says Riley. “From Ave., in Jennings. is proud to partner with “Louisiana has 56 parishes, complex patient care like the 4. Browns Park (opened Katie's Seafood Market and roughly 83% of the state, that coronavirus pandemic to tele- Dec. 22), located at 1212 E the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish qualify as a DRA parish.” health and technology, these Pont Des Mouton Road, in Shareholders' Alliance to help The grant provides tuition nurses will truly change the Lafayette. our fellow neighbors in assistance for the RN-to-BSN health care services in these The Appeal Centers are in Louisiana, who have a long program. To qualify, potential rural areas.” convenient spots to allow safe road of recovery ahead after students must currently hold For more information on COVID-19 compliant interac- this past hurricane season," an associate of nursing degree the RN-to-BSN program or tions with FEMA staff. Masks said Scott Gordon, president or diploma, be licensed as an grant qualifications, visit onli- or face coverings are required of Lighthouse Charity Team. RN in Louisiana and reside in nenursing.mcneese.edu/. for service. "We're giving them a home- one of the 56 DRA parishes. Appeal Center hours of cooked meal, which isn't just operation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. good for your appetite, it’s Monday through Friday 10 good for your body and soul. a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and We want to show them that LightLighht closed on Sunday. people still care." Lighthouse Charity Team is BIRTHDAYAY CANDLES distributing more than 800 meals to the community today Not after Katie’s Seafood Market Cigarettes.Ciggarettes. offloaded and processed American red snapper caught aboard the fishing vessel Alice Mae by Galveston fisherman Captain Bill Wright Jr. “This is about people help- ing people,” said Buddy Guindon, owner of Katie’s Seafood Market in Galveston. “This program helps fisher- TToo alelgnisehtsniameroccab sidfoesuacelbatneverptsegr htaederutamerpdnaesaes s men make a living and keeps tahT.setatSdetinUehtni ’’ss w uqyhw i t t i ovadnagn i d i tgn abo htfoenosistcudorpocca e people fed. We’re proud to be t taercotspetstnatropmitsom i owagn r iwdl t lh e s cs cna e ar iberomdna ruD.syadhtr htgni e part of this, especially with nom ebmevoNfoht rr,, t h emAe re coSrecnaCnaci aruocneytei yadtiuqruoytesotuoysega . the challenges 2020 has aM k e t h pe l e d g e t So TTAAAYY EW E L L oF. ehr l uqp i t t i gn c, a l 1l - 08 vro5432-722-00 i s i recnact ro. .g thrown everyone’s way.” The partnership is overseen by the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance, the largest organization of commercial grouper and snap- per fishermen in the Gulf. The program is supported by Catch Together, a nonprofit St. Jude patient Brook (center) with her sisters which raises funds to strengthen fishing communi- ties and fishermen across the country who prioritize sus- tainable fishing practices. Catch Together is supporting similar efforts in Florida and other regions including Alaska, Maine, Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard.

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The obser- the 13th day of November 2020 Eve observed) accepted as complete and satisfac- Friday, December 24th - vance of the holiday season tory the work performed under Christmas Holiday (Christmas then, as now, was quite simi- Project Number 2189153, the Long Day observed) lar to that of the nation as a Beach Shoreline Stabilization Friday, December 31st - New whole; yet, there were phases Project pursuant to the certain Year's Eve of it unique to Cameron alone. contract between Rigid 1/2 DAYS Because of the isolated Construction & Industrial, LLC Thursday, April 1st - Day before position of the parish, nearly and said Cameron Parish Police Good Friday Jury recorded under File No. Friday, May 28th - Friday all of the shopping for gifts 347269, in the Book of Mortgages, before Memorial Day was done through mail order Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Wednesday, November 24th - catalogs. True, a few Cameron NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Day before Thanksgiving people traveled on the Rex that any person or persons having Wednesday, December 22nd - from Cameron to Lake KIEWIT WAS at the Tarpon Distribution Site at the Creole Fire Station on Monday claims arising out of the furnish- Day before Christmas Holidays Charles or on the gasoline with donations of toys, Christmas snacks, foods, hygiene items, cleaning supplies ing of labor, supplies, material, RUN: Dec. 17, 24 (D 21) launches in the Mermentau etc., in the construction of the said and more, over-filling the ConEx box. They also presented a donation to the Cameron work should file said claim with NOTICE FOR BIDS from Grand Chenier to Lake Lions Club for this past Sunday’s Creole Christmas Dinner Drive-Thru. the Clerk of Court of Cameron The Cameron Parish Mosquito Arthur to shop. The majority (Photo by Stephanie Rodrigue.) Parish, Louisiana on or before Abatement District No. 1 will of the population patronized forty-five (45) days after the first receive sealed bids until 3:30 p.m., Sears Roebuck and It was fairly easy to fly publication hereof, all in the man- Friday, January 15, 2021 for chem- Montgomery Ward since local ner and form as prescribed by law. icals, fuel, and contingent aerial lightly, came the answer. We More Christmas memories stores carried limited stock. were satisfied. A couple of After the elapse of said time, the contract. The bids will be opened Jim Bonsall, the mail carri- Cameron Parish Police Jury will on January 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. at nights later the loaded sleigh By BERNICE STEWART name the doll must possess er from Cameron to Grand pay all sums due in the absence of the regular meeting at the Grand must have arrived, for we real hair, eyes that opened Chenier for many, many any such claims or liens. Lake Library, 10200 Gulf Hwy., found a wealth of gifts at and shut, and a voice that years, was one fo the most I walked down Memory BY: Mary B. Carroll, Secretary Lake Charles, La.,70607. dawn. cried “Mama.” RUNS: Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, All bids must be submitted on faithful assistants that St. Road today straight into a On Christmas Eve our For Dorothy to ride in, she 14, 21 (D 14) bid forms which may be obtained Nicholas ever had. He trans- Christmas season of my child- grandfather solved the prob- longed for a woven wire car- by calling 337-775-5942 or by ported mail over miry roads if hood. I felt a sympathetic lem of no chimney for Santa riage the color of the purple 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE email [email protected] at all possible. warmth for the little girl that Cameron Parish Police Jury Bids should be mailed or deliv- to come down by taking out a grapes that grew in her One Christmas morning I used to be and for her broth- Meeting Location: ered to Cameron Parish Mosquito window screen so that he grandfather’s woods. Santa we raced to our stockings to er as I watched them string Meeting Room, West Annex Abatement District No. 1, 103 might lift the window and made such buggies, she knew, find fruit, candy, and two sil- scarlet haw berries and snow Building, 148 Smith Circle, Belle Savane Rd, Lake Charles, enter. It stood to reason that in his North Pole workshop. Cameron LA 70631 Louisiana 70607, and be marked ver dollars in each, along with white kernels of popped corn the good saint could never Day after day she had gazed Agenda Meetings will be at “BID FORM ENCLOSED” on the a note explaining that the into garlands to loop around 10:00 a.m. have walked prosaically at the picture of one that he outside of the envelope. Bids can roads had become impassable their Christmas tree and to Voting Meetings will be at also be submitted electronically to through an open door. must have placed on a colored and that as soon as they were drape across the starched 2:00 p.m. [email protected] with During my earlier child- page of a Sears, Roebuck cat- better Santa would bring white lace curtains that hung 2021 Meeting Dates “BID FORM ENCLOSED” in the hood, Jane and John alog. gifts. We could not under- at the living and dining room Thursday, January 7, 2021 subject line. Eagleson, the children of my She would like a tinkly Cameron Parish Mosquito stand why bad roads should windows. Friday, February 5, 2021 great-aunt and her husband, piano pictured on the same Thursday, March 4, 2021 Abatement District No. 1 reserves deter a sleigh drawn by flying I felt almost guilty of usually spent Christmas with page. A teen-aged cousin had Friday April 16, 2021 the right to reject any or all bids reindeer. Our mother eavesdropping - even if it us. My first recollection is of promised to teach her to play Thursday, May 13, 2021 and to waive formalities. explained that it required were in memory - as I listened Friday, June 11, 2021 Please contact Mosquito mother and Cousin Lela writ- “Home,Sweet Home” on it. more energy to fly than to to them voice their hopes and Thursday, July 8, 2021 Control at 337-775-5942, if you ing each person’s name on a The child knew with certainty travel on land and that every expectations of what good old Friday, August 6, 2021 have any questions. box (since my grandfather ran that she would get another now and then Santa’s deer Santa would bring. Thursday, September 2, 2021 Mosquito Abatement District No.1 a one-room department store, Elsie Dinsmore book to add to Friday, October 1, 2021 Josh Hightower, Director had to pull the sleigh over the The little girl wanted a there were plenty of boxes) her collection. Friday, November 12, 2021 RUN: Dec. 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7 (D 22) ground. Then, how had Santa doll, a very special one to and settling them around the The small brother wanted Thursday, December 9, 2021 reached our house to write receive the beloved name of living room. a wind-up train that would RUN: Dec. 17, 24 (D 20) LEGAL NOTICE the note? Dorothy. To be worthy of that This is to advise that the Cutting the tree was a circle around on its very own CAMERON PARISH Cameron Parish Police Jury meet- momentous occasion. On track, a new red wagon, and a POLICE JURY ing in regular session convened on Christmas Eve morning, my little wheelbarrow that he 2021 Approved Holidays forty-five (45) days after the first and giving. Share its warmth the 10th day of December 2020 publication hereof, all in the man- grandfather rode horseback could fill and push and dump accepted as complete and satisfac- and glory. For, the day after, it Friday, January 1st - New ner and form as prescribed by law. to the woods to procure the to his heart’s content. He Year’s Day tory the work performed under After the elapse of said time, the too, will have fled to join its Monday, January 18th - Martin Project Number 1913, the Main shapeliest and greenest oak wanted books - lots of them - Cameron Parish Police Jury will of a suitable size. As soon as kindred - the Christmases of Luther King Day Branch Renovations Cameron pay all sums due in the absence of years gone by. and a ball and a bugle and a Tuesday, February 16th - Mardi Main Library pursuant to the cer- any such claims or liens. my brother was old enough to shiny bridle for Pony. Gras tain contract between Sam Istre BY: Mary B Carroll, Secretary handle a horse, he accompa- Friday, April 2nd - Good Friday Construction, Inc. and said RUN: Dec. 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, nied grandfather. Once I rode Monday, May 31st - Memorial Cameron Parish Police Jury 21, 28 (D 24) along, too, quite flattered at Day recorded under File No. 347119, in having been invited. Monday, June 28th - Audrey the Book of Mortgages, Cameron BID NOTICE Memorial Day Parish, Louisiana. The tree was always set up A Smarter Cameron Recreation District #6 in the northeast corner of the Monday, July 5th - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN is seeking quotes for various Way to Power Independence Day that any person or persons having repairs to the recreation center big southeast room. An oak Monday, September 6th - Labor claims arising out of the furnish- located at 300 LeBleu Camp Road, was chosen because no other Your Home. Day ing of labor, supplies, material, Creole, Louisiana. For bidding suitable evergreen grew on Thursday, November 11th - etc., in the construction of the said information please contact Chris the Chenier. Ornamented Veteran’s Day work should file said claim with Mooney at [email protected]. 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This also includes They are trying to keep Happy hunting equipment and Louisiana, as well as the Holidays from turning into CRAB TRAPS ammunition. Deadly December by finding Cameron Pilot LDWF Commission. The Covid 19 virus is here, The Louisiana Department The best solution is to pre- and arresting drunk and of Wildlife & Fisheries will but we often think of a few drug-impaired drivers during vent the problem before it viruses, but there are many again host the Derelict Crab happens! Louisiana Sea Grant the Drive Sober or Get Pulled FOR SALE NOTICES Traps Rodeo Volunteer more. There is also influenza, Over campaign. is only one of only eight Sea HIV, but there are about Cleanup event this February Grant programs in the nation In December 2019, 33 peo- METAL OUTLET: Metal SUBSCRIPTIONS: HAVE 2021. They ask for volunteers 320,000 types that infect ple were killed on Louisiana Roofing~Carports~Metal you bought your subscription. to receive funds to research, mammals, but just 219 are and sponsors to take part in prevent and remove marine roads in 28 alcohol-related Buildings~Patio Cover Kits Cameron Pilot makes a great these events, to make this known to infect humans, this crashes, according to the ~C’s & Z’s~Custom Trim-RV & welcome gift; or buy one for debris in U.S. waters. Total is according to the U.S. crab trap rodeo successful in funding for the initiative, Center for Analytics and Equipment Covers~ 337-625- yourself. Calcasieu-Cameron 2021, and keep our sports- National Library of Medicine. Research in Transportation at 2778. 2241 E. Napoleon, Parish, $27.81, Elsewhere in available through the Viruses and other micro man’s paradise in an original National Sea Grant program LSU. The 33 alcohol-related Sulphur. Open Mon. - Fri. 7 LA., $36.05, Elsewhere in the state, like it should be. organisms get to us through deaths were the most in any a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Temporarily USA, $35.00. Above rates apply. in collaboration with NOAA’s the atmosphere in small parti- Some portions of the state Marine Debris program, was month in 2019, which was the closed on Saturdays. tfnc e-paper available online. Visit will close waterways and cles from the soil, and sea second straight year showing www.cameronpilot.com to sub- $350,000. spray, returning to the earth LDWF will mail notices to a December increase. REAL ESTATE scribe. Submit your payment to licensed crab fishermen and BEST 23 from rain, snow and sand “December usually is a bad PO Box 995, DeQuincy LA seafood dealers, informing storms, according to studies. month for alcohol-related LAND FOR Lease: 70633.n/c The best 23rd bass lake in Lucky, most of these aren’t them that crab traps, by law, the United States is Santee fatalities, so sheriff’s deputies, Hacberry, 1 residential wooded must be removed from within infectious. We are seeing police officers and State Police quiet private acre. Perfect for CLASSIFIED ADS Work! Cooper Lakes many cases of the virus, and the closure area during this (Marion/Moultrie) South troopers all over Louisiana weekend camp. 3 blocks to Follow these steps to create a closure period, and all remain- hundreds of thousands here in are joining this campaign to Calcasieu ship channel. better classified ad: Begin your Carolina (110,000 and 60,000 our state of Louisiana. It’s ing crab traps will be consid- acres respectively). These sis- get impaired drivers off the $365/yr. For more information ad with the item that you are ered abandoned, and may be serious, but even staying road,” said Lisa Freeman, call: (281) 326-3191. selling. Be descriptive. Play up ter lakes could be considered home, family members can removed by agency personell elderly, as they were created executive director of the the best feature(s) of your or volunteers and there is no come to visit and bring along Louisiana Highway Safety item(s). Make sure you include in 1941. Now, don’t let the age the virus. Praying for relief reimbursement to the owner fool you. The production of Commission. Pilot closed your phone number and the of the abandoned crab traps. surely can’t hurt, but only “Our law enforcement part- times of day to get in touch these fisheries rivals any new help! As it stands, Louisiana lake in the top list of lakes. ners will have extra patrols on with you. On Garage Sale ads, leads the nation in number of Last year, Santee Cooper, TOLEDO BEND the roads through January 1, for Christmas always remember to include licensed commercial blue crab and any impaired driver who day(s) of sale, location and ranked ninth in the nation on Water was higher in areas fishermen, with more than is stopped by police will be The Cameron Pilot will time. Classified Ad Deadline is the heels of multiple limits below and around Toledo Bend 2,500 license holders who arrested, ” Freeman said. have an abbreviated schedule each Wednesday at 10 a.m. all over 30 pounds hitting the and lots of foggy weather, have no limits on the number “This year has been tough for Christmas week. The office ads must be paid in advance. scales. Plus, 20 pound limits making it dangerous to travel, of traps they can operate. enough; don’t end it in a jail will close at 12 noon on Office hours are Mon. - Thurs., were not turning heads. In as there’s still lots of stumps Some run up to 800 to 2,000 cell because of a bad decision.” Wednesday, Dec. 23. and will 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Fri. 8 a.m. - 2018 the fishery was ranked floating. The Sabine River in traps each. There’s also more Freeman added that drug- remain closed through Friday, Noon. Call our office toll free, 6th in the nation following an the Deweyville area was over than 6,000 more licensed impaired driving is on the rise Dec. 25. (800)256-7323 to place an ad. eight place showing in 2017. its banks last Wednesday. In recreational crab fishermen, in Louisiana. Law enforce- The office will reopen at 8 Please check your ad the first So these sister lakes have many areas of the lake there’s who operate 10 traps each. ment officers are trained to a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28. week it runs. Cameron Pilot been producing for a hot duck hunting going on also. Added together, these could be spot impaired drivers who are Although this year has will only be responsible for minute. Had it not been for a The bass reports were, fish more than 66,000 traps in the under the influence of drugs - been remarkable and not errors the first week, and only tragic showing in 2014 (94th), running small, but some lim- water. even legal, prescribed drugs. always in a good way, we at for the space it occupied. there is little doubt Santee its up to three pounds caught. On average, 130 traps per “Having a prescription for a the Pilot wish you the would have been much higher There are lots of ice and snow crabber are lost each year due drug does not make it legal to Merriest of Christmases how- E-PAPER: DID you know on this list. Still the trend is up north and that cold weath- to storms, accidents and just solid for this year, to again be drive if the drug impairs you,” ever you choose to celebrate it. that you can enjoy reading ment. Results - an estimated er makes for cold fish all the Freeman said. “If the drug your Cameron Pilot online for stellar. way down to Toledo Bend. Lots 11 million crabs are lost to Favorite lures for fishing changes your reactions or $27.81 a year? traps left out without check- of anglers are using the Ned judgment, or if it alters your these two area lake are wacky rig in watermelon red and ing them. Other fish, such as worms, bladed jigs, and senses, you should not be red drum, black drum and watermelon candy, and 6-8 operating a motor vehicle.” Carolina rigs. Everyone bring inch worms. summer flounder also can get along a catfish rod, as these “If you’re impaired and stuck in these abandoned lakes rank among the best in BIG LAKE need a ride home, hail a ride traps. Crab traps that are left or find a friend to drive you the country for the flatheads, Lots of anglers fishing Big out, are also an underwater blue and channel catfish. home. Better yet, find a desig- hazard to boaters and other Lake are back for early morn- nated driver beforehand if you commercial fishermen. STAY HOME ing duck hunting, but many go think you may be impaired,” hit the lake for a few hours of There will be meetings with Americans are going Freeman said. crabbers across the Louisiana afternoon fishing. Reports I “If you’re with a friend or through shutdowns, quaran- got were redfish south of the coast and the LDWF and tines, stay at home orders, and family member who obviously NOAA will also take part in lake and ship channel and is impaired, be a holiday hero lots of folks lost their jobs and specks mid lake and east side “And this shall be a sign unto you; You will find the babe these meetings. This is to find are not working. Now more and get them home safely,” a way for prevention and of lake. Freeman said. “You may save wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” people are getting out to enjoy As shallow as Big Lake is, removal of the derelict traps the outdoors. For the first time someone’s life.” Luke 2:12 by the fishing industry, and these cold fronts move reds in 10 years the state of Iowa and specks closer to deep for management agencies, like saw an increase in fishing the LDWF. Some of the chal- water. We did see some strong licenses sales, a jump of 55%, southeast wind last Friday lenges may have to go through New York up 30%, Vermont Cameron legislative people of along with rain Saturday, that kept anglers away from the Cameron jetties and along the Gulf fishing. All I can say, It’s Sheriff’s Christmas In America! winter time. HUNTING Report We celebrate this land that’s Free and the As our second split of duck season started last weekend, The Cameron Parish Blessing it provides. hunters are out for the shoot- Sheriff’s Dept. arrests for the ing. There’s still a fair chance week of Dec. 15-22 were: A song of Peace and Liberty with happi- of bagging a banded duck, as John M. Johnson, DOB 11- biologists banded more than 11-86, 1507 Marshall St., ness and great Pride. 200,000 ducks and nearly Cameron; Aggravated Assault Bless you this Holy Season and the Red, 150,000 geese and swans with a Firearm. across North America. About Lacey King, DOB 7-9-88, White and Blue. 90,000 banded waterfowl are 546 Landry Lane, Sulphur; May the light of that holy night continue to shine killed each year. This year Illegal Use of CDS in Presence on you and your loved ones. May your Christmas be Merry and your could be harder to kill a band- of Person Under 17, Poss. of Wishing Everyone A Merry Christmas New Year Bright too! ed duck, as banding was Paraphernalia, Poss. of CDS stopped this past summer, due II. & A Happy New Year Best Wishes From to the Covid 19 pandemic. Patrick Ventura, DOB 11- Most waterfowl are banded 29-68, 2991 Woodson Terrance Paul & Cyndi Sellers Our Family in August and September on Ln., Pearland, Texas D.W.I., the breeding grounds. Certain Carless Operation. To Yours species like wood ducks are banded on the southern breed- Loston & Glender ing grounds. Many geese are McEvers banded in the Arctic. On Saturday’s reopening of the second duck split, I got some fair reports on ducks. Opening at 55 degrees and very little wind, but supposed- ly rain and a cold spell for our Christmas weekend. Some hunters choose to go mid morning to their blinds (10 a.m.) Fewer hunters go at this time. The ducks sense of secu- rity is better as afternoon pro- gresses. Here in 2020, the bird banding laboratory celebrated Merry Christmas its 100th anniversary. P.S. Last week’s mistake.... The water height on Toledo Dear People of Cameron Parish, Bend Lake was 168.2, not the I wish each and every one of you a Safe, Joyous, and water temperature. Sorry! Wishing our readers a Merry Christmas. Lets keep in mind that it is no accident Merry Christmas! Life doesn’t often spell things out for you when these three things occur. Our safety comes from mak- or give you what you want exactly when you want it; oth- ing good decisions with the welfare of others and ourselves erwise, it wouldn’t be called in mind. life, it would be called a vend- ing machine! True joy comes from knowing God has provided us with a Saviour in Jesus Christ. Our merri- ness toward others is sharing that love He has so generously given us to give to others.

Brown’s Food Center Hackberry, LA Brown’s Neighborhood Market Grand Lake, LA Sheriff Ron Johnson Page 8, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., December 24, 2020 3/4 cup orange juice flour mixture into the dish, spoons butter and lemon zest, 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup brown sugar but don't stir it. Then, pour stir to melt butter. 1 can (14 ounce) fire-roast- 1 orange, zest of fruit evenly into the pan, and 10. Return chicken to skil- ed crushed tomatoes Recipes, just in time for 1 tablespoon oil don't stir. let, spoon sauce over chicken, 1/2 cup chicken or beef 2 tablespoons ginger root, 4. Raise oven temperature and garnish with parsley. stock Christmas or anytime minced to 350 degrees F. Bake cobbler Serve warm. 12 corn tortillas 2 teaspoons garlic, minced for 50-60 minutes, until gold- 3 tablespoons oil www.cookingprofessionally.com cooled filling into the pie 1 teaspoon red chili pepper en brown. Top with ice cream Chicken Bacon 4 scallions chopped crust. Top with the second pie flake (if desired) and enjoy warm! 3 tablespoons cilantro Chicken Pot Pie crust. Seal the edges of the pie 1/2 cup green onion, Ranch Casserole leaves finely chopped crust together. Cut 3-4 slits in chopped Lemon Butter 4 cups shredded Monterey the top crust to allow steam to 2 tablespoons rice wine Jack cheese divided Absolute comfort food in Directions: Comfort food at its finest! escape. 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons This Classic Chicken Pot Pie cornstarch Chicken one easy dish! The incredible 1. Preheat the oven to 6. Place the filled pie plate flavor combinations in this is the perfect dish to warm on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 1 teaspoon sesame oil 375ºF. you up on these chilly winter Directions: What's better than a deli- chicken bacon ranch bake will 2. Heat the 2 tablespoons minutes on the bottom rack of cious and EASY chicken dish? have your family asking for evenings. Packed with creamy, the oven. 1. Place chicken pieces in a oil in a small pot over medium flavorful chicken and veggies, large bowl, set aside. These chicken breasts are seconds at the dinner table. heat and sauté the onion and 7. Cool for 15-30 minutes juicy, tangy, and the perfect This dish takes a little over an this recipe has found its way before slicing and serving (the 2. In a medium bowl, stir garlic until tender (about 7-8 into regular rotation in our egg, salt, pepper, and 1 table- amount of buttery. Serve atop hour and provides 4-5 hearty minutes). Season with salt longer you wait, the thicker a bed of pasta or with a side of servings! homes - we know you'll love it your filling will be). spoon oil and mix well, set and pepper, chili powder, and too! asparagus for a satisfying cumin. Add the fire-roasted aside. Ingredients: 3. In another medium bowl, meal. This recipe takes 30 tomatoes and stock, bring to a Ingredients: stir together 1/2 cup of the minutes to make and serves 4. 1 1/2 cups white rice boil then reduce heat to low 4 tablespoons unsalted but- Pecan Pralines 8 slices bacon, cooked and and simmer for 10 minutes. cornstarch and the flour. Ingredients: ter 4. Heat oil for deep-frying chopped 3. While the enchilada 1 pound boneless skinless Ingredients: in wok or deep-fryer to 375 4 (5 ounces) chicken 1/2 Onion, finely chopped sauce is simmering, place a chicken breast, cut into small 4 oz. butter degrees. breasts, pounded to an even 3 boneless, skinless chicken skillet over medium heat and bite-size pieces 4 cups white sugar 5. Dip chicken pieces into 1/3-inch thickness breasts, cut into bite sized a little oil (3 tablespoons). 1 cup sliced carrots 12 oz. can evaporated milk the egg mixture, then into the Salt and freshly ground pieces Using tongs, soften each tor- 1/2 cup sliced celery 2 cups pecans flour mixture, shaking off any black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil tilla for 15 seconds on each 1/2 cup chopped yellow Directions: excess. 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons Ranch sea- side in the oil, shake off any onion 1. Combine butter, milk and 6. Add chicken to wok in 1 tablespoon olive oil soning excess then transfer to a plate 1 1/4 teaspoons salt sugar in a heavy 5 quart pot small batches and fry for 3 to 4 tablespoon unsalted but- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth covered with paper towels. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and cook on medium heat, 4 minutes or until golden ter, sliced into 1 tablespoon 1/4 cup heavy cream Repeat this process with the 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme stirring occasionally, until brown. Don't overcook the pieces, divided 1 cup shredded Cheddar rest of the tortillas. leaves mixture boils then stir contin- chicken. 1 1/2 teaspoon minced gar- 1/2 cup mozzarella 4. In a bowl, combine the 1/4 teaspoon ground black uously until the mixture 7. Remove chicken from oil lic 2 teaspoons chopped pars- scallions and cilantro with 3 pepper reaches the “soft ball stage”. 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken ley or a few sprigs of rosemary cups of cheese. Fill each soft- with a slotted spoon and drain Directions: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Do not cook on high heat. on paper towels; set aside. broth ened tortilla with about 1/4 1/2 cup heavy cream 2. Remove pot from heat 8. For the sauce: In a small 3 tablespoon fresh lemon 1. Preheat oven to 350º F. cup of the cheese mixture and 1 cup chicken broth and let cool a bit while stirring bowl, combine the soy sauce, juice 2. Into a 9” by 13” baking roll it up. Set the rolled tor- 1/2 cup frozen peas until mixture looses the glossy orange juice, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon dish, combine rice, bacon and tillas in a row in a baking 2 tablespoons minced fresh appearance. orange zest. Set aside. zest onions. dish. flat-leaf parsley 3. Add pecans and stir until 9. Clean wok and heat 15 1 1/2 tablespoon minced 3. Drizzle chicken breasts 5. When all the tortillas 2 (1 top and 1 bottom) mixture starts to thicken. seconds over high heat. fresh parsley (optional) with oil and season all over have been rolled, ladle the unbaked pie crusts 4. Drop by spoonful on foil Cooked pasta, for serving with ranch seasoning. Place in sauce evenly over the dish and 10. Add 1 tablespoon oil, the Directions: Directions: or waxed paper. ginger root, garlic, crushed red baking dish with rice and stir top with the remaining cup of 1. Adjust your oven rack to chili pepper flakes, and green 1. Season both sides of until all ingredients are dis- cheese. 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Stir well, desired. on the bottom, about 4-5 min- Easy Cheesy son with this truly festive and until fully combined. Slowly Ingredients: 13. Serve over jasmine rice, utes then flip and continue to absolutely delicious apple stir in the cream, then the For Chicken: if desired. cook until chicken registers Enchiladas cider mimosa recipe! These chicken broth. Cook until bub- 2 pounds boneless skinless 165 degrees in center, about 4- look as good as they taste and bling and thick, stirring often, chicken, chopped into bite- 5 minutes longer. will be an impressive (and Cheesy enchiladas in just 3-4 minutes. sized pieces Classic 6. Transfer chicken to a easy, sshhh!) addition to your 35 minutes! This is one of 4. Remove from the heat. 1 egg plate while leaving any little holiday table! This recipe is those recipes you'll have on Stir in the peas and flat-leaf 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Cherry Cobbler bit of excess oil in the pan. per drink. Cheers! repeat each week. Easy, tasty, parsley. Let this cool for 15-30 white pepper 7. Reduce to medium heat, and will satisfy your Mexican minutes before filling the pie. oil, for frying The perfect cap to a meal on add garlic and saute 20 sec- Ingredients: food cravings! This recipe (This is important so your 1/2 cup cornstarch these cooler nights! This onds, or until just lightly gold- 3 ounces apple cider serves 12. crust isn't soggy!) 1/4 cup flour Classic Cherry Cobbler is so en brown, then pour in chick- 3 ounces champagne en broth while scraping Brown sugar, apple slices, 5. Fit one pie crust into a 9- For Orange Sauce: quick and easy to throw Ingredients: inch pie plate. Spoon the 3 tablespoons soy sauce together - but you'd never browned bits up. or cinnamon sticks for gar- guess it by how good it tastes! 8. Pour in lemon juice then 2 tablespoons oil nish, optional! Serve hot with your favorite bring mixture to a simmer, 1 medium onion chopped Directions: vanilla ice cream! reduce heat slightly and let 2 garlic cloves finely 1) Pour the apple cider into simmer until liquid has chopped a champagne flute, followed Ingredients: reduced by about half, about 2 Salt and freshly ground by the champagne. black pepper FROM ONE OF THE NUMBER 1 BRANCHES 1/2 cup butter minutes. 2) Garnish, if desired, and 1 cup all-purpose flour 9. Add in remaining 3 table- 2 teaspoons chili powder serve immediately! Enjoy! IN THE STATE! 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder We thank all of the people who have helped 1 cup milk us through the year. Let us continue to work 1 (21 ounces) can cherry pie together. May God bless each and every one of filling Directions: us. Merry Christmas & Prosperous New Year! 1. Preheat oven to 275 Let us all keep Christ in Christmas. degrees F. Place butter or margarine in a 9x13 inch bak- Thank You! ing dish and set on the oven Cameron Parish Branch NAACP, rack to melt. OUISE OLE 2. In a medium bowl, mix Chapter President, L C together flour, sugar, and bak- CHARLES COLE, Covid-19 Advisor, ing powder. Stir in milk. NAACP Chaplain 3. Remove baking dish from the oven as soon as butter or margarine is melted. Pour

May the spirit of Christmas bring you and your family hope, love, and happiness Wishing You A Blessed Christmas Remembering with you that silent night so long ago and the Savior’s gift of peace, hope, and love that fills our hearts today.

Jurors from left: Scott Trahan, District 5; Thomas McDaniel, District 4; Curtis Fountain, District Hurricanes Laura and Delta were devastating, but once again 2; Joe Dupont, District 6; McKinley “Butch” Guidry, District 7; Kirk Quinn, District 3; Magnus Cameron Parish is rising against adversity with resilience and de- “Sonny” McGee”, District 1 and Lawrence “Lee” Faulk, District 8. termination. The indomitable spirit of our people has never wavered, no matter how many times it has been tested and I am proud to call Cameron home! RYAN BOURRIAQUE Katie Armentor, Administrator Mary B. Carroll, Secretary • Kayla Johnson, Treasurer State Representative, District 47 Page 9, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., December 24, 2020 ALL THE WAY TO STATE!

GEAUX HORNETS!!! Hornet Fans - Come out and send our boys off! They will be leaving for the state championship on Sunday, Dec. 27, at 8:40 a.m. from the school. Bring signs and noisemakers and be at the school about 8:30 a.m. Be ready to cheer them on! (Photos by Looking Glass 916.)

GEAUX WE BELIEVE GRAND LAKE “HURRICANE” HORNETS ALL THE WAY TO STATE! THE CAMERON PILOT WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CONGRATULATE THE GRAND LAKE HORNETS ON A JOB WELL DONE!!! GOOD LUCK IN YOUR UPCOMING HISTORIC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AGAINST THE OAK GROVE TIGERS! Your successful season gives Cameron Parish a much needed bright spot during this trying time. Page 10, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., December 24, 2020