Gas well blows out Sunday;no danger to the area

McNeese Honor Roll

MSU President’s List

‘John Wayne dude’ retires

VFW post seeksaddresses here

Methodists tellservices here

Sweetlake gymopen on SundayBall is named

All Southwest

On Dean’s List

By CYNDI SELLERS

At about 10:30 pm Sunday,Jan 6, Pioneer Exploration,Ltd.'s Meaux #1 gas well threemiles east of Oak Grove blewout, spewing a mixture of nat-ural gas and heated salt waterinto the air but posing no dan-ger to the surrounding area,according to Cameron ParishOEP Director Clifton Hebert.

Hebert said air monitoring

Sunday, Jan. 6, WakefieldMethodist Church beganholding services from 11 a.m.to 12 p.m. These services willcontinue every Sunday.

Weather permitting ser-vices will be held outsideunder the frame of the oldchurch. If not, services will beheld inside the CameronWaterworks building.

The Sweetlake MethodistChurch has announced that itwill open its gym from 4 to 6p.m. each Sunday evening foranyone interested in playingbasketball.

“You need not be a MichaelJordan to play--just come jointhe fun,” a church spokesmansaid.

The church is located inthe Sweetlake community atthe intersection of Robinsonand Helms roads.

South Cameron widereceiver Jaylon Ball wasnamed to the All SouthwestLouisiana Small Schools foot-ball team. The team is com-prised of the areas top playersin class 2A and 1A.

The team is picked by thesportswriters of the LakeCharles American Press.

since the blowout has shown avery low level of gas, perhapsonly 5%, and officials were notconcerned about that level. Noevacuations or road closureshave been necessary.

Since the blowout, crewsfrom Wild Well Control havebeen working to cap the well,and Oil Mop, an environmen-tal clean-up company, hasbeen removing and disposingof the salt water.

As of Wednesday, Wild WellControl had stabilized the wellhead and was moving inequipment in hopes of plug-ging the well on Thursday.

Fur Festival continuesThe 51st Louisiana Fur &

Wildlife Festival pageantevents were held lastSaturday in Lake Charlesand the outdoors events willbe held this Friday andSaturday in Cameron.

The festival’s pageantswere moved to the LakeCharles Civic Center due tothe destruction of theCameron Elementary audito-rium by Hurricane Rita.

Last Saturday LaurenNaquin, representingVermilion Parish, was namedthe 2008 Fur Festival queen.

John Baccigalopi wascrowned as King Fur andKami Savoie was named MissCameron Parish.

Quincy Mudd and KannonGuilbeau were crowned LittleMiss & Mr. Cameron Parish.

Also crowned were CamiRichard, Teen Miss Cameron;Mikalee Mooney, Junior MissCameron; and Callie Brevelle,Deb Miss Cameron.

The festival’s outdoorsevents will continue this

L. Cheniermovie to beshown in LC

Two years after it was shotin Cameron Parish (just priorto Hurricane Rita) the movieLittle Chenier will be shownfor the first time loccally at atheatre in Lake Charles start-ing Monday, Feb.18. It willalso be shown throughoutLouisiana and Mississippi atthe same time.

Most of the film was shotin Cameron Parish byBethany Ashton Wolf and herbrother Jace Johnson, whowere the writers and produc-ers. They are Lake Charlesnatives.

Johnson said he isn’t surewhich of the Lake Charlestheatres will be showing thefilm and said it might be both.

Little Chenier has won 16festival awards. IncludingBest Picture, Best EnsembleCast, and Best Actor, at thetop 20 Phoenix Film Festival.As well as Best Picture awardat several International festi-vals, such as HonoluluInternational, Big Island,Solstice, Ace, Salento, andEverglades Internatinal, justto name a few. See theLouisiana themed film every-one is talking about.

It is tale of two brothers,which Louisiana Lt. GovernorMitch Landrieu called, “Themost accurate depiction ofCajun culture,” that he had

The McNeese StateUniversity Honor Roll for the2007 fall semester has beenannounced. The honor rolllists undergraduate studentsearning at least a 3.0 or Baverage while carrying 12 ormore semester hours.

Area honor roll studentsare listed below:

Cameron: MichaelFrederick Bercier, RobynLeigh Doxey, Lexie NicoleLeBoeuf, Gambrelle MonetPrimeaux, Charles DavidPugh, Shantelle L. LanconRichard, John Leonidas

Snyder, Chelsi L. Styron.Creole: Toni Linn

Boudoin, Chelsi M. King,Cana Elizabeth Trahan.

Grand Chenier: KristinLee R Bonsall, DaintyPriscilla Little.

Hackberry: Leah KarliBilledeaux, MeaganElizabeth Broussard,Miranda Marie Hicks,Natasha M. Hicks, Jesse R.Kovach, Brett WayneLaBauve, Amanda LynnPerrodin, Brett DaileyStansel, Sean Joseph Vincent,Amanda Erin White.

The President’s Honor Listfor the fall 2007 semester atMcNeese State Universityhas been announced.

To be on the President’sHonor List, a student mustearn at least a 3.5 grade pointaverage on a 4.0 system whilecarrying at least 15 semesterhours. A senior eligible forgraduation but carrying lessthan 15 hours is also consid-ered provided that studentwas on the President’s Honor

List the previous semester.The President’s Honor List

for area students is as follows:Cameron: Laken Dnae

Desonier, Kayla Ann Hay,Lyndi Renee LeBoeuf, KelliKristine Styron.

Creole: Meagan GayleTrahan.

Grand Lake: Jason AlanTrahan.

Hackberry: Phillip P.Karam, Hillary Dale LaBove,Lindsay K. LaBove.

Sowela Honor StudentsSowela Technical

Community Collegeannounced the 2007 fall DeanList. Area students are:

Hackberry: AmandaGayle Nunez and JilleiannHalley Poole.

Grand Chenier: TamaraJo Nunez and ChristopherChance Doxey

Creole: Jamie WhitneyPrimeaux and Cami LynVincent.

Grand Lake: LaceNichole Charlie.

Cameron: Erica JoyWater and Jodi MichelleBillings.

Lt. Gen. Russell Honore,who led Army troops into NewOrleans following HurricaneKatrina, will take retirementFriday in Forest Park, Ga.

Gen. Honore also had ahand in recovery of CameronParish following HurricaneRita and paid several visitshere following the storm.

He and Gov. KathleenBlanco and two senators rodehorses in the symbolic cattle

drive held in the parish tomark the beginning of recov-ery here.

Gen. Honore was a nativeof Lakeland in Pointe CoupeeParish and was the youngestof 12 children. He was proudto call himself a LouisianaCreole.

New Orleans Mayor RayNagin called him a “JohnWayne dude.”

Cameron Beckman, 2007graduate of Hackberry HighSchool made the 2007 DeanList at University ofLouisiana of Lafayette.Cameron is majoring in Arts.

Fundraiser setThe Grand Lake Little

League will be selling bar-beque burgers and bakedgoods at Boone’s Corner onSaturday, Jan. 19 from 8 a.m.til.

ever seen.The Tempe Emerald

Review called it, “Possibly thebest film in Park City in2007.”

Cameron VFW Post 10019is seeking the mailingaddresses of its members,according to CommanderOscar Reyes.

He said the VFW StateDept. has some funds that itwants to distribute to Postmembers who were affectedby Hurricane Rita.

Members’s addresses maybe mailed to Oscar Reyes at P.O. Box 639, Cameron, LA70631, or they may callBerton Daigle at 775-5361.

Commander Reyes saidthat the information is need-ed as soon as possible.

Friday and Saturday as fol-lows:

FRIDAY, JAN. 11All events will take place

on the fairgrounds located atthe old Cameron ElementarySchool grounds.

12 p.m. - Fairgrounds willopen.

12 p.m. - Trap Shootingwill open located on the southend of the CameronElementary grounds.

12 p.m. - Carnival willopen at the fairgrounds.

5:30-9:30 p.m. - Steel ShotBand

SATURDAY, JAN. 129 a.m. - Fairgrounds and

Carnival will open.11 a.m. - Trap Shooting,

Muskrat and NutriaSkinning, Trap Setting,Oyster Shucking

1 p.m. - Parade (paradewill start at CameronConstruction yard east ofCameron)

3 p.m. - Duck and GooseCalling Competition

3:30-5:30 p.m. - JaimeBergeron and the KickinCajun's

6:30-9:30 p.m. - BarryBadon and the Bayou Boys

CAMERON COMMUNICATIONS Public RelationsCoordinators Trina Johnson and Jason LeBlanc present-ed the Cameron Council on Aging with a check for $1000and a Henning House framed print. The donation sup-ported the Cameron Council on Aging’s annualChristmas party. Accepting the check was Dinah Landry,Council on Aging director.

LT. GENERAL RUSSEL HONORÉ, left, is pictured withLake Charles Mayor Randy Roach during their participa-tion in September, 2006, in a symbolic cattle drive tomark the start of the recovery of Cameron Parish follow-ing Hurricane Rita. Also taking part in the drive, all onhorseback, were Gov. Kathleen Blanco and SenatorsMary Landrieu and David Vitter.

(Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

CAMERON COMMUNICATIONS Public RelationsCoordinator Trina Johnson donated goody bags to theCreole Fire Department. The fire department and severalvolunteers delivered the bags and sang Christmas carolsto elderly citizens who live in the Creole Fire District.Shown above with Johnson are Vanessa Conner andChief Tim Dupont with the Creole Fire Dept.

THERE WAS A gas well blow out near Hwy. 82 between Oak Grove and Grand ChenierSunday night. Fortunately there was no oil or gas in the spray and there was no threatto the area. The Cameron Parish Mobile Unit was on the scene to help out.

(Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

CAMERON STATE BANK has announced plans to rebuild the Creole branch. It will bere-located across the canal to the former Farmer's Insurance/Creole car wash site. Themodular building will take some 4 months to construct and will then be delivered to thesite. Pictured above, from left, are: Jerry Jones, Chairman of the Board; Buster Sturlese,board of directors; Roy Raftery, Jr., CEO and President; Greg Wicke, Vice President andbranch manager. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

CHENIERE ENERGY is one of the major corporatesponsors for the 51st Annual Louisiana Fur and WildlifeFestival. James Ducote, Cheniere Community RelationsManager, is shown presenting a check to John LeBlanc,Fur and Wildlife President.

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EARLINE B.HEBERT

Earline B. Hebert, 74, ofGrand Lake died Jan. 2, 2008in a local hospital.

She was born in LakeArthur. She was a graduatefrom St. Charles Academy andwas a member of St. Mary ofthe Lake Catholic Church.

Survivors include six chil-dren, Desiree Hebert of GrandLake, Richard A. Hebert andwife Jodi of Little Chenier,Duke Hebert of Grand Lake,Carmen H. Million and hus-band Alan of Lake Charles,Angela H. Sovereign and hus-band Mike of Grand Lake andShane Hebert and wifeTammy of Holmwood; fourbrothers, Ernest Broussard ofGrand Lake, DarnellBroussard of Jennings, C. J.Broussard of Lake Charles,and Eric Camel of Westlake;and many grandchildren.

She was preceded in deathby her parents and her hus-band, Richard J. Hebert.

Her funeral was heldSaturday, Jan. 5, from St.Mary of the Lake CatholicChurch. Monsignor HarryGreig officiated. Burial was inBig Lake Cemetery.

LAURA LEECHERAMIE

Laura Lee Cheramie, 82,died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 ina Lake Charles Hospital.

A resident of CameronParish from 1951 until 1983,she was a resident of LakeCharles for the past 20 years.

She worked for over 25years for Calcasieu MarineBank and Cameron StateBank. She had been active inthe South Cameron Athleticsand Woodman of the World.She attended St. MargaretCatholic Church.

Preceding her in deathwas her husband, NormanJoseph Cheramie.

Survivors include herthree daughters, SherryDinger and husband Jay andNorma Pinch and husbandBobby, all of Lake charles,and Susan Johnson and hus-band, Tony of Creole; two sis-ters, Belle Mayon of MorganCity and Ouida Guidry of CutOff; eight grandchildren; andsix great-grandchildren.

Her funeral will be at 2p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, inHixson Funeral Home of LakeCharles. The Rev. WayneLeBleu will officiate. Burialwill follow in HighlandCemetery.

DELLA CORMIERMANUEL

Della Cormier Manuel, 74,died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008.

She was a native ofJennings and lived most ofher life in Westlake. She wasa member of CatholicDaughters, Ladies Auxiliary,Ladies Altar Society andRosary Group at St. JohnBosco Catholic Church. Shewas also a member of theLadies Auxiliary American

Grand Chenier Libraryannounces the following pro-grams:

“Crossword Daze”, 10 a.m.Daily.

“After School Club”,“Chess Your Luck”, 4 p.m.,Thursdays after school.

“La. Spirit HurricaneRecovery Team”, Arts &crafts, 1-3 p.m., Friday

Please call 538-2214 formore information.

The Johnson Bayou/HollyBeach Booster Club will holda meeting, Monday, Jan. 14 at6 p.m. at the Johnson BayouHigh School Cafeteria.

Legion Post 407.She was preceded in death

by her husband, Bruce J.Manuel, and a son, Michael J.Manuel.

Survivors include twosons, Bruce Chris Manueland Don Manuel, both ofWestlake; five daughters,Margaret Duhon of Singer,Lorena Miller of Big Lake,Theresa Boudreaux ofSweetlake, Elza Velez ofMidwest City, Okla., andPatricia Pyle of LeBleuSettlement; 20 grandchildrenand 15 great-grandchildren.

Her funeral will be at 11a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, fromSt. John Bosco CatholicChurch. Monsignor JaceEskind will officiate. Burialwill follow in Westlake memo-rial Park Cemetery.

By GRACE WELCH

CHURCH NEWSOn Jan. 13, there will be a

second collection for theBishop appeal.

Knights of Columbus11476 will hold their KCmeeting the 3rd Wednesdayof the month.

FIRST COMMUNIONFirst Communion

Candidate classes at St.Peters for 2nd grade startedMonday, Jan. 7, right afterschool until 5 p.m. There willbe a parent’s meetingMonday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m.

KC meetings will be heldon the 3rd Monday of eachmonth. At 6:15 p.m there willbe a Rosary; 6:30 p.m will bea meal; with the meeting at 7p.m.

CYO Meeting will be onthe third Sunday of eachmonth at 5p.m.

COLLIN DEWAYNE ANDLANE JOSEPH GRAYJoey and Becky Gray

announce the birth of twinboys, Collin Dewayne andLane Joseph, Dec. 10. atWomen and Children’sHospital in Lake Charles.

Maternal grandparentsare Ann and Richard Collinsof Hamburg, Ark. Maternalgreat-grandfather is PaulCollins of Lake Village, Ark.Paternal Grandparents areDonald (Buckwheat) and AnnGray of Hackberry. Paternalgreat-grandmother is AnnetteByler of Hackberry.

Head Startnow takingapplications

Cameron Parish HeadStart is now taking applica-tions for pupils 3-5 years ofage for the up coming schoolyear of 2008-09. Pupils mustbe three by Sept. 30, 2008.

Applications are availableat Grand Lake Head StartCenter, 965 Highway 384,598-4413 or Hackberry HeadStart Center, 110 VolunteerLane, 762-3587.

For more information, callcall the head start center inyour area.

Funerals

SHOWN ARE young patrons with Cameron Parish Library Director Charlotte Trosclairand Branch Manager Beckie Primeaux celebrating with Santa Claus at the GrandChenier Library.

Be careful what you say --you may not call it back

(EDITOR’S NOTE--CurtIles of Dry Creek is theauthor of a number ofbooks of stories and essaysset in Southwest Louisiana.His latest a novel,Wayfaring Stranger, hasjust been published, Forinformation on his books,write him at P. O. Box 332,Dry Creek, La. 70637 orphone 328-7215.)

By CURT ILES

I want to share a funnystory concerning the words wespeak. It serves as a goodreminder for 2008 that ourwords, once spoken, will eitherbring harm or blessing. Andonce spoken, they are out of thebag and cannot be pulled backin.

Any school principal knowsthat phone calls from about3:30 p.m. to suppertime arenever good. They are usuallyfrom angry parents who havejust heard their child’s (one-sided) story of discipline, trou-ble, or a fight.

So as I checked the twomessages on my home phonethis particular evening abouttwenty years ago, I expectedthe worst - and that is what Igot.

The first message, censoredfor your ears, loudly began,“Curt, this is Tommy. You’d bet-ter get the sheriff ’s departmentout to your house because I’mcoming to whip you. First of all,I’m going by that bus driver’shouse and beat him first. ThenI’m coming to get you!”

He angrily related someincident that had happened onthe bus that afternoon and thecorresponding action by thedriver. As I erased the message(a terrible mistake) in frustra-tion, my thought was, “Whatdid I do in this to deserve a per-sonal butt-whipping too?”

The next message, recordedabout twenty minutes later,was from the same number.Once again, it was my friendTommy, In a subdued voice, hesaid, “Curt, this is Tommyagain. Uh, Curt, just disre-gard, ah, that first. . . message.I found out what really hap-pened and it’s all OK.”

I quickly erased that mes-sage too. (My second majormistake. If I’d kept those twomessages, I believe they wouldhave brought me-- and/orTommy--some fame or money.)But I’ve enjoyed telling thisstory over the years.

Here’s the thought as Ienter 2008: What I say out loudcan never be taken back.

Proverbs 10:19 “Whenwords are many, sin is notabsent, but he who holds histongue is wise.”

Proverbs 17:28 “Even a foolis thought wise if he keepssilent.”

Jesus’ earthly brother,James, also spoke of this,Everyone should be quick tolisten, slow to speak, and slowto become angry.” (James 1:19)

Tommy’s story is a finereminder that we cannot“erase” what has been said. (Ibet he tried to figure out how todo that before sending the “dis-regard that first call” mes-sage.)

Here are two simple goals Ihave for 2008:

Carefully guard what I say.Read a chapter daily of

Proverbs. There are 31 chap-ters -- one for every day of themonth. By doing this for all of2008, I’ll be pretty familiarwith the wise words ofSolomon and other writers.Maybe that will keep me fromhaving to ask someone to “dis-regard that first message.”

Pass on the words of thisstory to our friends.

Happy New Year in 2008!

G. ChenierLibrary News

HackberryNews

Booster meet

Births told

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(EDITOR’S NOTE -- Thefollowing is a continua-tion of the history ofCameron Parish that waspublished on the Internet,author unknown. This his-tory ends with HurricaneAudrey in 1957, and doesnot include HurricaneRita, which exceededAudrey’s damagesalthough not the loss oflife.)

It appears from censusrecords that the chenierswere settled before theprairies to the north. Logicindicates the truth of thissupposition since the chenierswere more accessible towater travel, and the water-ways were the great high-ways of that day. The pioneersettlers of the prairies weremore of French lineage thanof Celtic or Anglo-Saxon.

Prior to the Civil War, thesettlements were of a typicalpioneer nature. Land wascleared; houses built; gardensand fields cultivated. For themost part, each farm was self-sufficient. Mere trails becamewagon roads. Money wasrare. Bartering was the ordi-nary means of exchange.Banks were not used until thelate part of the 19th century.

From the very beginning ofthe settlements, educationwas deemed important.Private schools were main-tained long before publicschools came into existence.Another priority was reli-gious worship. Missions wereestablished early by theMethodist, Episcopal, RomanCatholic, and BaptistChurches.

CIVIL WARThen came the War of the

Secession, or the Civil War,the bitterest, the most tragicof all conflicts in which thepeople of this country havebeen called to participate.The suffering in what is nowCameron Parish was noexception, although littleactual fighting occurred.There were minor battles at

Leesburg (now Cameron, theparish seat) and at SabinePass. Federal gunboatspatrolled the Sabine theCalcasieu, and theMementau.

Many families had rela-tives in the Union States. Afew of the men in the chenierswere not only Union sympa-thizers, but were activists aswell. Some of the men hid outin the marshes to avoid con-scription and even affiliatedwith the despisedJayhawkers. Be that as itmay, by far the people sup-ported the Confederacy. Theybelieved in their right to gov-ern themselves and to solvetheir problems locally.

Many of the soldiers diedof wounds or illness caused bycontagion or exposure. Manya veteran carried a Civil Warbullet to his grave after hav-ing lived to an old age. Backhome during the conflict, thewomen and children and theelderly men, carried on asbest they could. The year1865 witnessed the surrenderof Robert E. Lee and the fallof the Confederacy. Survivingsoldiers returned home, someto die within a few months ofdisease contracted during thewar.

RECONSTRUCTIONThe close of the

Reconstruction Period ush-ered in an era of prosperityresulting in the building ofnew homes, one-room schoolsand churches. More cattle,cotton, cane, and orangeswere raised for outside mar-kets.

Trapping became animportant occupation. Boatsplied the three rivers of thepresent parish, and schoonersmade regular runs toGalveston, Texas, to NewOrleans and New Iberia, aswell as frequent trips to othercoastal ports.

On March 16, 1870, byLegislative Act 102, the newparish of Cameron was creat-ed. It was carved from thesouthern part of Calcasieu

and from the southwesterncorner of Vermilion. HenryClay Warmoth, carpet-baggovernor of Louisiana, creat-ed Cameron Parish as a favorto his friend, Colonel GeorgeW. Carter. The latter, withfriends and adroit politicalmanipulation, came downinto the newly created parishas Parish Judge. GovernorWarmoth had given him carteblanche to appoint the parishofficers, sheriff, police jurors,constables, justices of thepeace, and registrars of vot-ers.

Governor Warmoth’s mem-oirs read, in part: “The readerwill not be surprised thatwith all this power ColonelCarter was able to fulfill hisambition and my wishes bybeing elected a member of theLouisiana House ofRepresentatives fromCameron Parish.” He wasunanimously elected, andwhen he returned to the city,boasted that he had beenelected to the Legislature as aRepublican on hisConfederate record.

“A remarkable fact wasthat Carter, who representedCameron Parish, was neverin that parish sixty days. Thefact was that I signed the billcreating the Parish ofCameron and sent Carterdown there to organize it andto get himself returned to theHouse.”

CAMERON’S NAMEThere is no established

record as to why CameronParish was so named.According to the March 20,1902, issue of the “New YorkSun,” one reads: “The Hon.Samuel P. Henry, ‘father ofCameron Parish’. . . gave itthe name of Cameron inhonor of his friend, SimonCameron of Pennsylvania.”

Another version of thenaming of the parish is that itwas given in honor of RobertAlexander Cameron, a soldierof the Confederate army whotook part in Bank’s Red Rivercampaign. He was prominentin Louisiana politics duringthe immediate postwar peri-od.

The name Cameron itselfis of Scottish origin. In the oldGaelic tongue it meant“Crook Nose.” It is derivedfrom the words kam, meaningcrooked or bent, and ieron,meaning nose.

FIRST COURTHOUSEWhen the parish was orga-

nized in 1870, an alreadyexisting building was pur-chased for use as a court-house. The building burned in1874. Tradition has it thatthis was a clear case of arson,the purpose of which was todestroy certain land records.Neighboring parishes suf-fered similar experiencesabout that time. A new build-ing was erected immediately.It served until 1937, when thepresent courthouse, a steeland concrete structure, wasbuilt.

The Spanish-AmericanWar of 1898 was scarcely feltin Cameron. Not so were thetwo World Wars, the KoreanConflict, and the war inVietnam. Hardly a family wasleft untouched by these strug-gles. Some were affected byanguish and apprehensionalone; others by death orinjury to their loved ones.

Times were hard inCameron Parish during theGreat Depression of the1930s, but there were no“bread lines” and no personwas even threatened by star-vation.

The greatest disaster thatever struck the parish wasHurricane Audrey on June27, 1957. For a time theentire nation was aware ofthe destruction of life andproperty. There had beenother intense hurricanes,namely those of 1886, 1915,and 1918, but none hadwrought the devastation ofAudrey.

Cameron survivorsshowed an indomitable spirit.

Our second split of duckseason is nearing its end. Ourblinds next to RockefellerRefuge in Grand Chenier arenot doing well at all. Onemorning there were nineducks in three blinds. Wecan’t say we didn’t get coldweather to have ducks down,it’s just a pattern the ducksare following.

There’s not much birdhunting left after duck sea-son, however goose season, (ifthere’s geese on your lease) orproperty will run throughMarch 9, with dove, rails,gallinules, already closed.Quail (which we don’t seeanymore) runs through Feb.29. Woodcock runs throughJan. 3 (again not many in ourarea) and snipe runs throughFeb. 28.

Deer archery season runsthrough Jan. 15 and our rab-bit and squirrel season, runsthrough Feb. 29. I’d say onthose warm days, it’s saltwa-ter fishing time in our area,unless you take a little trip toToledo Bend.

Toledo bend’s water is real-ly holding up good at 168.2feet.

FISHING NEWSI’m very interested to see

what the Miami CorporationPermit fishing area will belike this year. Last year, itseems like the bass werereturning from the north tothe south end. I think we’llsee a better year for 2008.Lacassine Refuge should be ahot spot in March, as theyhad a good many large basscaught in 2007.

I think Calcasieu/Big Lakewill really be the hotspot forsaltwater anglers for 2008.Last year was a good year, butI think we’ll see a 10 pounder(trout) this year.

Offshore anglers maybe infor a surprise as Red Snapperfishing. Last year the nation-al Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS), reduced the redsnapper quota from 9.12 to6.5 million pounds. But recre-ational anglers took a big hit,after only being able to takefour red snapper, this was cutin half and only two red snap-pers could be taken daily.

At the same time chartercaptains and crew could nottake a limit at all to bringdown the recreational catchto 3.18 million pounds. Now itseems the NMFS has a pro-posal to reduce the recre-ational catch to 2.45 millionpounds for 2008. They plan ondoing the reduction by reduc-ing the number of days offishing.

Our 2007 red snapper sea-son for recreational fishingwas April 21 to Oct. 31, thenthe proposal was May 15 thruOct. 15, but then change it toJune 1 to Sept. 30. This wouldmean cutting out 73 dayswhen they had just cut thelimit in half one year earlier.

Our charter boat peopleare not happy at all, as theysay give the 1/2 limit achance, besides they claimsthere’s plenty of red snappersto catch. They claim it’s hard

to catch mangrove snappers,because the red snapper willtake the bait faster andbesides when you start turn-ing to other species of fish,then they’ll be over fished andthen here comes tighter rulesand regulations. Look outSpanish Mackerel groups andAmberjacks, here comes theRed Snapper anglers.

BRIEFSHave your noticed, our

days are getting longer, we’llgain about five minutes in themorning throughout January,but will gain 25 minutes inthe evening by the end of themonth.

Don’t forget, daylight sav-ings time, comes early thisyear, March 9.

I pulled all 16 decoys frommy pond, took the electricduck out, (just what the oldtime hunters say), I’ll see howit works, and then I’m goingto see the “feeding times,” I’lltry hunting at 12 noon or 2p.m. just to see if it does makea difference. Don’t laugh, itmight just work!

They set out at once to recouptheir losses. They workedhard. They succeeded.

By CHRIS & LAURIEMUELLER

BOYSGrand Lake (10-17) was

led by Brett Griffith with 21points. Jayce Hebert added 15and Sam Johnston chipped in14 points.

GIRLSGrand Lake 58, Hyatt 24

- Sonya Lavergne chipped in17 points for the LadyHornets (26-4) and KatKingham added 14 points. LizKingham chipped in 8 pointsand had 9 rebounds and 9assists.

Sam Houston 47, SouthCameron 38 - WhitneyRichard and Shelby Willischipped in 13 points each forthe Lady Tarpons.

Dutchtown 52, GrandLake 43 - Kat Kingham ledall scorers with 20 points.

Dominican 56, GrandLake 38 - The Lady Hornets’(25-3) winning streak (22 con-secutive wins) came to an endwith the loss to Dominican.Kat Kingham led the LadyHornets with 29 points.

Grand Lake 52, St.Thomas Aquinas 36 - KatKingham chipped in 16 pointsfor Grand Lake and SonyaLavergne added 15 points

Cameron Parish History,Cheniers settled first

BasketballRoundup

Page 4, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., January 10, 2008

• NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC •Due to the swearing-in ceremony for newly

elected Police Jurors, the Cameron ParishPolice Jury will not hold its January voting meet-ing until 5:30 p.m., January 14, 2008. The meet-ing will be preceded by a 3 p.m. agenda meet-ing. All meetings are held in the courtroom ofthe Cameron Courthouse.

RUN: Jan. 3 & 10 (J-6)

LEGAL NOTICEThis is to advise that the

Cameron Parish Police Jury meet-ing in regular session convened onthe 3rd day of December, 2007accepted as complete and satisfac-tory the work performed underProject Number 2007-09: Post RitaRestoration of Holly BeachDrainage Facilities pursuant tothe certain contract betweenK.A.S. Construction, LLC and saidCameron Parish Police Juryrecorded under File No. 305685 inthe Book of Mortgages, CameronParish, Louisiana.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat any person or persons havingclaims arising out of the furnish-ing of labor, supplies, material,etc., in the construction of the saidwork should file said claim withthe Clerk of Court of CameronParish, Louisiana on or beforeforty-five (45) days after the firstpublication hereof, all in the man-ner and form as prescribed by law.After the elapse of said time, theCameron Parish Police Jury willpay all sums in the absence of anysuch claims or liens.

BY: BONNIE W. CONNER, SECRETARY

Run: Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jan. 3, 10,17 (D 18)

NOTICE OF OWNER OFACCEPTANCE OF WORKThis is to advise that the con-

tract between Water WorksDistrict No. 2, Ward 6, and SIMCOEnterprises, LTD. dated July 3,2007 in the amount of$571,110.00, which was filed andrecorded on July 3, 2007 bearingFile No. 305277 of the Records ofMortgages for Cameron ParishLouisiana, is substantially com-plete and was accepted by WaterWorks District No. 2, Ward 6, onDecember 4, 2007, and was record-ed at the Cameron Parish Clerk ofCourt on December 7, 2007 bear-ing File No. 308150.

Any person or persons holdinga claim against said contract forWater Line Extension (GallegosDrive to Sempra Facility -Hackberry); Cameron Parish,Louisiana; LEI Project No. 07-011;should file a claim with the Clerkof Court of Cameron Parish,Louisiana, on or before January20, 2008.

Water Works District No. 2, Ward 6

/s/ Alton Schexnider, PresidentRun: Dec. 13, 27 & Jan. 10 (D 32)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSSealed proposals for the con-

struction for the following projectwill be received by the CameronParish Recreation District 7 onThursday, January 24, 2008 until2:00 p.m. at the CreoleCommunity Center located at 184East Creole Hwy., Creole,Louisiana 70632 (337-542-4603 or337-542-4614)

Project Number: 2007-16Post Rita Restoration of

Creole Ball Park FacilityBids must be submitted on the

prescribed form. All blank spacesfor bid prices must be filled in,using ink and in both words andfigures, with the unit price for theitem or the lump sum for whichthe bid is made. The bidder shallprovide all information indicatedon the attached forms. Failure toprovide the information indicatedconstitutes informality in the pro-posal, rendering it subject to rejec-tion by the owner.

All bids must be submitted insealed envelopes bearing on theoutside the name of th project onwhich the proposal is submitted. Ifforwarded by mail, the sealedenvelope containing the proposaland marked as directed above,must be enclosed in another enve-lope addressed as specified in theproposal form, and preferably sentby registered mail.

For the purpose of award, theproduct of the approximate quan-tities of each item shown in theproposal by their respective unitprices will be considered theamount of the bid on each item.The correct summation of theseproducts will be the amount bid onthe entire work.

Proposal forms will not beissued later 24 hours prior to thehour and date set for receivingproposals.

Full information and proposalforms are available at the office of:Lonnie G Harper & Associates,Inc., 2746 Highway 384, Bell City,LA., 70630, 337-905-1079.

Bids must be submitted onproposal forms provided by theengineer. Official action will betaken at the regularly scheduledCameron Parish RecreationDistrict 7 meeting. CameronParish Reception District 7reserves the right to reject any orall the proposals and to waive anyinformality.

Cameron Parish RecreationDistrict 7

/s/ Angela Conner, President

Run: Jan. 3, 10, 17 (J 3)

NOTICEThe Cameron Community

Action Agency is soliciting bids forthe performance of their 2007audit. Persons interested in sub-mitting a bid of the work shouldcontact Cameron CommunityAction Agency office at 951 Hwy384, Lake Charles, LA 70607 orcall (337) 598-5158 or (337) 905-6000 to secure an RFP packet.Explained in the RFP are thedetails of the program and the

deadlines. Work records may bereviewed by potential bidders onJanuary 17th and 18th 2008, byappointment. The audit proposalis due by January 31, 2008. Thefinal audit is due March 31, 2008.Contact Dinah Landry, ExecutiveDirector or Lana Miller, AssistantDirector.Run: Jan. 3 & 10 (J 4)

PROCEEDINGSMinutes of the Regular

Meeting of the Cameron ParishGravity Drainage District No. 3held on Tuesday, November 20,2007, at 2:30 p.m. at the CameronParish Water District #1 Building,Cameron, LA.

Members Present: ScottHenry, Lisa Stewart, and MikeJohnson.

Members Absent: A. J. LaBoveand Coy Mudd.

Others Present: PaulAlexander.

A motion was made by MikeJohnson, seconded by LisaStewart, and unanimously carriedto approve the minutes of theOctober 16, 2007, regular meetingas written.

A motion was made by MikeJohnson, seconded by Scott Henry,and unanimously carried toapprove the Financial Report forthe month of October and the fol-lowing bills for payment:

1. A K Construction -$7,400.00

2. A K Construction -$7,195.00

3. L & L Oil & Gas Services,LLC - $1,585.52.

4. Ready Rental & Supply,LLC - 927.00

5. Coastal EnvironmentalOperations, Inc. - 924.05.

6. Cameron Parish Pilot -$92.00

7. U. S. Postal Service - $36.008. Paul Alexander - $4.430.00Paul Alexander presented to

the Board pictures of damages tothe North Cameron FloodProtection Levee. It was agreed tosend a letter, asking that we benotified when work is finished andan inspection is to be done.

A motion was made by LisaStewart, seconded by Scott Henry,and unanimously carried to enterinto a Cooperative EndeavorAgreement with the CameronParish Police Jury to use a back-hoe recently purchased by thePolice Jury.

The proposed Budget for 2008was presented to the Board forconsideration. A motion was madeby Mike Johnson, seconded byScott Henry, and unanimously car-ried to approve the proposed bud-get for 2008, pending review byour CPA’s.

An election of officers washeld. A motion was made by MikeJohnson, seconded by Scott Henry,and unanimously carried that thefollowing officers be appointed:

E. Scott Henry, PresidentMike Johnson, Vice PresidentLisa Stewart, Secretary-

Treasurer.A motion was made by Mike

Johnson, seconded by LisaStewart, and unanimously carriedto approve a permit request forTrans Canada for Murphy Lane.

A letter from the LegislativeAuditor was presented, grantingan extension for the Audit Reportfor the year-end 2006 untilDecember 31, 2007. It was agreedthat we will contact Stulb &Associates to see if they can makethe deadline.

A joint Public Notice was pre-sented to the Board regarding pro-posed designation of an additionaldisposal area in Cameron Parish.

Scott Henry presented a letterfrom Mr. Elray Henry, stating thatthe culvert from the Beach Road toBobbie’s Lane has been crushed.The Board agreed to replace theculvert. It was agreed to purchase(4) 40” culverts, and various pro-jects were discussed.

Scott Henry advised the Boardthat he had spoken with EngineerLonnie Harper and was told thatthe F.E.M.A. Project Worksheetson bridges may have to be redone.The Project Worksheets did notinclude new pilings, and the pil-ings have deteriorated. The Boardauthorized Mr. Harper to beginwork on revising these ProjectWorksheets.

The Board discussed threeprojects (properties of GeraldNunez, Floyd Baccigalopi, andAlvin Mudd) that will require useof the Parish backhoe. It wasagreed we request Lonnie Harperto determine what size culvertsare needed for these projects, sothe culverts can be ordered.

It was agreed that the dis-charge pipe on W-1 West should beremoved for maintenance and toreplace the seals. A cost estimatewill be obtained from CoastalEnvironmental Services.

There being no further busi-ness, the meeting was adjourned.

/s/ E. Scott Henry,President

/s/ Lisa Stewart,Secretary-TreasurerRun: Jan. 10 (J 8)

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08-161LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF LOUISIANA,OFFICE OF CONSERVATION,BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.

In accordance with the laws ofthe State of Louisiana, and withparticular reference to the provi-sions of Title 30 of Louisiana

Revised Statutes of 1950, a publichearing will be held in theHearing Room, 1st. Floor, LaSalleBuilding, 617 North 3rd. Street,Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00a.m. on THURSDAY, FEBRU-ARY 7, 2008, upon the applicationof LINDER OIL CO. A PART-NERSHIP.

At such hearing theCommissioner of Conservationwill consider evidence relative tothe issuance an order pertainingto the following matters relatingto the Fourth MarginulinaHowei Sand, in the LakesideField, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

1. To establish rules and regu-lations governing the explorationfor and production of gas and con-densate.

2. To create a single drillingand production unit for the explo-ration for and production of gasand condensate for the FourthMarginulina Howei Sand.

3. To force pool and integrateall separately owned tracts, min-eral leases and other propertyinterests within the proposed unitwith each tract sharing in unitproduction on a surface acreagebasis of participation.

4. To designate a unit operatorand unit well at a location which isan exception to the well spacingprovisions of Statewide Order No.29-E for the unit so created.

5. To provide that any futurewells drilled to the FourthMarginulina Howei Sand, shall beexempt from the well spacing pro-visions for Statewide Order No.29-E.

6. To provide that theCommissioner of Conservationshould be authorized to reclassifythe reservoir by SupplementalOrder without the necessity of apublic hearing if the producingcharacteristics of the reservoirschange and evidence to justifysuch reclassification is submittedto and accepted by theCommissioner of Conservation.

7. To consider such other mat-ters as may be pertinent.

The Fourth Mrginulina HoweiSand is hereby defined as beingthat gas and condensate bearingsand encountered between thedepths of 15,010’ and 15,045’ (elec-trical log measurements) in theLinder (Meridian)-SL 15223 No. 1(WSN 225552), located in Section14, Township 12 South, Range 5West.

A plat is available for inspec-tion in the Office Conservation inBaton Rouge and Lafayette,Louisiana.www.dnr.state.us/CONS/CON-SEREN/hearings/pubhearings.htm.

All parties having interesttherein shall take notice thereof.

BY ORDER OF:JAMES H. WELSH

COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION

Baton Rouge, LA 12/28/07;1/04/08L ck

IF ACCOMMODATIONS AREREQUIRED UNDER AMERI-CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,PLEASE ADVISE THE OFFICEOF CONSERVTION-ENGINEER-INGDIVISION AT P.O. BOX94275, BATON ROUGE, LA.70804-9275 IN WRITING WITH-IN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OFTHE HEARING DATE.Run: Jan. 10 (J 9)

PROCEEDINGSCameron Parish Waterworks

District No. 7 met in regular ses-sion on August 22, 2007 at 4:30p.m. at Cameron ParishWaterworks District No. 7 Officein Creole, Louisiana.

Members present: GuyMurphy, Dale LeBoeuf, VernonPrimeaux and Wilson Conner.Absent: Sandra Ford Guest:Roland Primeaux and WendySavoie.

Guy Murphy called the meet-ing to order, led everyone in thePledge of Allegiance, and calledroll.

Dale LeBoeuf made a motionto accept the reading of the min-utes and the financial statement,it was seconded by VernonPrimeaux and carried.

Vernon Primeaux made amotion to pay the monthly bills. Itwas seconded by Dale LeBoeufand carried.

Dale LeBoeuf made a motionto adjourn, it was seconded byWilson Conner and carried.

/s/ Guy MurphyApproved

Guy Murphy,Vice-President

Run: Jan. 10 (J 10)

PROCEEDINGSCameron Parish Waterworks

District No. 7 met in regular ses-sion on September 19, 2007 at 8:00a.m. at Cameron ParishWaterworks District No. 7 Officein Creole, Louisiana. Memberspresent: Sandra Ford, GuyMurphy, Vernon Primeaux, andWilson Conner, Absent: DaleLeBoeuf, Guest: Roland Primeauxand Employees.

Sandra Ford called the meet-ing to order, led everyone in thePledge of Allegiance, and calledroll.

Vernon Primeaux made amotion to accept the reading of theminutes and the financial state-ment, it was seconded by GuyMurphy and carried.

Guy Murphy made a motion todiscuss salary adjustments inJanuary, it was seconded byWilson Conner and carried.

Wilson Conner made a motionto pay the monthly bills. It wasseconded by Vernon Primeaux andcarried.

Guy Murphy made a motion toadjourn, it was seconded byVernon Primeaux and carried.

/s/ Guy MurphyApproved,

Guy Murphy,Vice-President

Run: Jan. 10 (J 11)

PROCEEDINGSCameron Parish Waterworks

District No. 7 met in regular ses-sion on October 17, 2007 at 8:00a.m. at Cameron ParishWaterworks District No. 7 Officein Creole, Louisiana. Memberspresent: Sandra Ford, GuyMurphy, Vernon Primeaux, WilsonConner, and Greg Comeaux.

Guest: Roland Primeaux andWendy Savoie.

Sandra Ford called the meet-ing to order, led everyone in thePledge of Allegiance, and calledroll.

Wilson Conner made a motionto accept the reading of the min-utes and the financial statement,it was seconded by VernonPrimeaux and carried.

Vernon Primeaux made amotion to give Lonnie Harper andAssoc. approval to let out bids onthe office as soon as FEMA givesthe O.K., it was seconded by GregComeaux and carried.

Guy Murphy made a motion topay the monthly bills. It was sec-onded by Wilson Conner and car-ried.

Guy Murphy made a motion toadjourn, it was seconded by GregComeaux and carried.

/s/ Guy MurphyApproved

Guy Murphy, Vice-president

Run: Jan. 10 (J 12)

PROCEEDINGSCameron Parish Waterworks

District No. 7 met in regular ses-sion on November 14, 2007 at 1:00p.m. at the Waterworks District 7Office in the Village of Creole,Louisiana. Members present:Sandra Ford, Guy Murphy, VernonPrimeaux and Greg Comeaux.Absent: Wilson Conner. Guest:Roland Primeaux and Employees.

Sandra Ford called the meet-ing to order and led everyone inthe Pledge of Allegiance.

Vernon Primeaux made amotion to accept the reading of theminutes, it was seconded by GregComeaux and carried.

A motion was made by GuyMurphy to accept the financialstatement for the month ofOctober, it was seconded by GregComeaux and carried.

Vernon Primeaux made amotion to charge customer for anyparts or material deliberatelydestroyed to property. It was sec-onded by Guy Murphy and car-ried.

A discussion took place onrates, tap fees and charges. Thesecretary was instructed to callother districts and comparecharges and have ready forJanuary meeting.

A motion was made by GregComeaux to pay the monthly bills,it was seconded by Guy Murphyand carried.

A motion was made by VernonPrimeaux to adjourn, it was sec-onded by Greg Comeaux and car-ried.

/s/ Guy MurphyApproved

Guy MurphyVice-President

Run: Jan. 10 (J 13)

LEGAL NOTICEThis is to advise that the

Cameron Parish Gravity DrainageDistrict No. 5 meeting in the regu-lar session convened on the 8thday of January 2008 accepted assubstantially complete and satis-factory the work performed underProject Number 2007-19: Phase 1Restoration of Mermentau RiverNorth Bank Spoil Embankmentpursuant to the certain contractbetween B. & J., Inc. and saidCameron Parish Gravity DrainageDistrict No. 5 under File No.275065, in the Book of Mortgages, CameronParish, Louisiana.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat any person or persons havingclaims arising out of the furnish-ing of labor, supplies, material,etc., in the construction of the saidwork should file said claim withthe Clerk of Court of CameronParish, Louisiana on or beforeforty-five (45) days after the firstpublication hereof, all in the man-ner and form as prescribed by law.After the elapse of said time, theCameron Parish Gravity DrainageDistrict No. 5 will pay all sumsdue in the absence of any suchclaims or liens.

By: Darrell Williams,Secretary

Runs: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb. 7,14 (J 14)

PROCEEDINGSThe Cameron Parish Gravity

Drainage District No. 7 board metfor the regular meeting at 6:30p.m. on November 15, 2007.

Members present: Curtis L.Trahan, Ivan Barentine, andRicky Romero.

Absent: E. Carol Trahan,Rogerest Romero

Guests: Marsha Trahan,Scotty Badon

A motion was made by IvanBarentine, seconded by RickyRomero and carried to approve theOctober 18, 2007 minutes.

A finance report was given byMarsha Trahan.

A motion was made by RickyRomero, seconded by IvanBarentine and carried to approveand pay bills.

Details of the CheniereCeremony were given by IvanBarentine.

A motion was made by RickyRomero, seconded by IvanBarentine and carried to purchasechairs for the office.

A motion was made by IvanBarentine, seconded by RickyRomero and carried to purchase anew camera.

A motion was made by IvanBarentine and seconded by RickyRomero to have staff gaugesinstalled at Shallow Prong, DeepBayou, Bristol Bayou, and HollyBeach East and West.

Ivan Barentine voiced con-cerns on the drainage along DeepBayou Road. Scotty will inspect itand report to the board nextmonth.

On a motion by Ricky Romero,seconded by Ivan Barentine andcarried, the following permitswere approved.

LCUP # 071106 - ShorelineSoutheast, LLC

LCUP # 071107 - ShorelineSoutheast, LLC

LCUP # 071110 - Dore EnergyCorp.

LCUP # 071114 - John C.Allaire

On a motion by IvanBarentine, and carried, the boardwas adjourned.

LEGAL NOTICES CLASSIFIEDSREAL ESTATE

CENTURY21 BESSETTERealty, Inc., 3025 Lake Street,Lake Charles, La. 70601USA, Office: 337-474-2185,Grace Robideaux, RealtorDirect line: 337-310-2167,Cell: 337-496-1611, SWLAAssociation of Realtors,Harvey Bessette, Owner, &Tara Demarie, Broker:

HEBERT CAMP Road lots:Tract 3 & 4 located on cornerof Hebert Camp Road andTract 1 is situated West ofhome at 115 Hebert CampRoad. Survey in file. CallGrace @ 496-1611 for moredetails.

•115 HEBERT CampRoad: Precious 3 yr old 3/2home in Big Lake about 2 min-utes from Hebert’s landing.Tastefully decorated withopen floor plan and customwood cabinetry. Vaulted ceil-ing in living room. Master hasJacuzzi and walk-in closet.Nicely landscaped yard plusoutdoor storage room. CallC21-Bessette Realty, Inc. @474-2185 and ask for GraceRobideaux-Cell-496-1611.

•10962 HWY 384:Beautiful 8 yr old modularhome with huge 16 x 24 addi-tion and sunporch all situatedon 17.5 acres m/l. Loaded with24 producing pecan trees anda variety of fruit-bearingtrees. Property goes all theway to the lake. No abstractbut owner to provide cleartitle. Owner says to bring anoffer. $275,000.00 Call C21-Bessette Realty, Inc. @ 474-2185 and ask for GraceRobideaux-Cell-496-1611.12/5tfc.

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HELP WANTED

PROFESSIONAL SER-VICES of business consul-tants needed by the LouisianaSmall Business DevelopmentCenter at McNeese StateUniversity and LSBDC StateOffice at the University ofLouisiana/ Monroe to assistwith a work program. Thework program objectives areto provide quality technicalassistance to qualified exist-ing businesses, pre-ventureentrepreneurs, micro busi-nesses, and non-profit organi-zations to revitalize the econo-my in southwest Louisianathrough business stabiliza-tion, expansion, and newstart-ups. LSBDC at MSU andLSBDC State Office are nowaccepting qualification pack-ages in response to thisRequest for Qualifications.This is an on-going process.For an RFQ package, pleaserespond by email only tolsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org. 12/20 -01/03C

Arrests bySheriff Dept.

The following arrests weremade by Cameron ParishSheriff deputies Jan. 2-8:

Cody Jerrod Ruben, 23,League City, Tex.; Probationviolation.

Michael Wayne Siegfried,54, Houston, Tex.; Expireddrivers license, D.W.I.,Speeding.

Derrick James Lawrence,21, 12210 LeBlance Rd,Welsh, Intentional littering,Careless operation,Possession of marijuana.

Wilbert Joseph Dupuy, 51,149 Donna Rd., Lake Charles;Fail to register as sex offend-er.

Lee Allen Viator Greene,27, 155 Deltra Harden Lane,Hackberry; Bench warrant (2counts).

Rafael Elena Santiago, 38,Illegal alien.

Jose Riener Guerrero, 34,Possession of CDS II, Publicintoxication.

Jeremy Dylan Farris, 32,311 A. A. Meyers Rd, Sulphur,Bench warrant.

Hunter C. Collette, 18,4533 Ogden Rd., LakeCharles; Bench warrant.

A fight at Hebert's TrailerPark in Grand Lake Fridaynight resulted in a 19 year oldmale Grand Lake residentbeing hospitalized with a stabwound. One arrest has beenmade so far.

Sheriff's deputies AdamPrecht, Ron Shultz, andMichael Middlebrookresponded to the call at 10:24pm. Investigating the caseare Joey Babineaux, KimNunez, and Terry Faulk.

Several people are said tohave been involved as sus-pects, victims, or witnesses.Kaylem Deroche, 19, of GrandLake was arrested Tuesdayon a charge of aggravated bat-tery, and further warrantsand arrests may be forthcom-ing. The investigation shouldbe complete in a matter ofdays, according to ChiefDeputy Ron Johnson.

Grand Lakeman hasstab wound

/s/ Curtis L. TrahanCurtis L. Trahan/

PresidentAttest:/s/ Marsha TrahanMarsha TrahanRun: Jan. 10 (J 15)

PUBLIC NOTICEIn accordance with Act #467 of

the 1999 Legislature regardingpublic meeting laws, regular meet-ing of Cameron Parish District No.Nine, for the year 2008, are to beheld as follows:

A. Meetings will be held lastThursday of each month.

B. Time of meeting set at 5:00p.m.

C. Change of meeting or callfor special meeting will be pub-lished in offices of the District atleast twenty-four (24) hours priorto such meeting.

D. In case of extraordinaryemergency, such notice shall notbe required, however, the publicbody shall give such notice of themeeting as it deems appropriateand circumstances permit.BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCAMERON PARISHWATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. NINERun: Jan. 10 (J 16)

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Dr. Alan Greene, author of“From First Kicks to FirstSteps” and “Raising BabyGreen,” recommends the fol-lowing nutrients with solu-tions to help parents incorpo-rate brain-building nutrientsinto their children’s dietswithout sacrificing greattaste:

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Page 5, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., January 10, 2008

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Thank You,The family of Alvin

Murphy would like tothank everyone who sentflowers, plants, food,cards, calls, prayers andall the comforting wordsduring his sickness and our great loss. Also,thanks to St. Patrick and CornerstoneHospital’s doctors and staff for his care,and Hixson Funeral Home staff.

Special thanks to our family and friends,pallbearers, Denton Roy Nash for thebeautiful Rosary and Father WayneLeBleu for the beautiful services.

Love,Ruby & Phyllis Murphy,

Debbie Billings & Family,Patrick Murphy & Family

— NOTICE —Cameron Parish Head Start is now taking applica-

tions for pupils 3-5 years of age for the upcomingschool year of 2008-2009. Pupils must be 3 bySeptember 30, 2008.

Applications are available at Grand Lake Head StartCenter, 965 Highway 384, 598-4413 or HackberryHead Start Center, 110 Volunteer Lane, 762-3587.

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SOUTH CAMERON High School campus greetedSanta Claus as he arrived by fire truck on Dec. 20. He vis-ited the Pre-K through third grade classrooms, givingpresents to the students.

Beware ofdoors at theCivic Center

By CURT ILES

This is a warning: Be care-ful with the doors at the LakeCharles Civic Center! I wasthere last week and as Ientered the Men’s room, Irecalled Roy Greene’s story.

The Lake Charles CivicCenter opened thirty yearsago. Amazingly, it was con-structed on sand pumped outof the adjacent lake that givesthe city its name, LakeCharles.

In keeping with theFrench background of ourarea, it was christened “LeCivic Centre” In carrying outthis Acadian motif, therestrooms were labeled as“Messieurs” and “Madames.”

The thoughtful architectalso designed the“ M e s s i e u r s / M a d a m e s ”restrooms so there was oneentrance door (with no handleon the inside) and a corre-sponding exit door on theother end of the restrooms.This wisely (or unwisely asour story will reveal) ensuredthat users moved in one direc-tion.

And that brings us to RoyGreene’s famous story. Mr.Roy, a Dry Creek native, lovedbasketball. He had played onDry Creek High’s famousundefeated 1931 state cham-pionship team, coached highschool ball, and was the longtime principal at FentonHigh. He produced a line ofgreat coaches including hisson, Larry, and grandsonsMike and Chris Greene.

Mr. Roy loved the Sweet 16State Girl’s BasketballTournament, and nevermissed a game. On this par-ticular year, it was held at theLake Charles Civic Center.

During a halftime break,Mr. Roy, who was near eighty,shuffled to the restroom, hur-rying so as not to miss aminute of action on the court.Maybe it was his eyesight, orhis preoccupation with thegame--

But when he got to thedoor, he thought it was“Messieurs” but (I know youare ahead of me) instead itwas “Madames.” However,Mr. Roy did not realize hismistake until he was insideand saw two things: therewere no urinals and the roomwas full of women.

Of course, he did what anyman would do: he discreetlyretreated to the entrancedoor. However, there was nohandle (there you are, aheadof me again.) He stood notquite sure what to do. . . andthen did the only thing heknew to do--He shuffled alongright through the restroom,past the throng of gaspingwomen, and out the exit door.

His son Larry, whowatched from the lobby, said,

2008 LOUISIANA Fur and Wildlife Festival QueenLauren Naquin is shown in full regalia.

(Photo by Cyndi Sellers.)

CHARTER MEMBERS of a new Mardi Gras krewe, the Krewe de la Boucaniers, arepictured above at the Twelfth Night program held at the Lake Charles Civic Center lastThursday night. They are (standing, from left) Keith Jagneaux, Albert Broussard, 2007Jean Lafitte Bob Peloquin; 2007 Ms. Mardi Gras Courtney Jinks, Donnie Istre, EddieLangley, and (kneeling) Sherman Corbello.

(Photo by Lori Chehotsky.)“I saw him go in the wrongdoor and tried to catch him,but I was too late. When hecame out the other end, I toldhim, “You ain’t nothing but adirty old man!”

Last week as I entered theCivic Center’s “Messieurs”restroom, I did a double takejust to make sure. I laughedas I noticed there is now acorresponding “Men” signbelow the “Messieurs.”

Probably put there inmemory of my friend, Mr. RoyGreene.

If you’re familiar with mywriting, you know how I liketo find a spiritual meaning inmy stories. Well, here goes:Once again, staring at a newyear, I think about makinggood decisions. i.e. “goingthrough the right doors.”

Life is a series of manydecisions, most small, othershuge, but all propelling us ina definite direction. We don’tget where we are by accident,but by decisions.

Realistically, many deci-sions, like Mr. Roy’s Door,offer no retreat, but a moveforward. Therefore, I want tochoose, and open, the correctdoors to lead me into the rightplaces.

Yesterday, I read one of my“life verses” (Proverbs 3: 5-6)“Trust in the Lord with allyour heart, and lean not onyour own understanding. Inall your ways acknowledgeHim, and He shall direct yourpaths.”

In my simple Dry Creekmind that means if I trustGod, listen to him, andinclude him in my decisions,he will help me choose theright doors. That verse is apromise, and it is a promisefor you too!

Have a great day,Messieurs and Madames!

The staff of the Cameron Pilot wishes you all a

safe and successful 2008 La. Fur and Wildlife Festival

Corn and crab quesdillasCreamy seafood and corn

put a new spin on quesadillasthat are ready in minutes.

Prep Time: 5 minStart to Finish: 15 minMakes: 6 servings1 package (8 oz) cream

cheese, softened1 can (11 oz) whole kernel

corn, drained1/2 cup chopped fresh

cilantro or parsley1/3 cup sliced green onions

(5 medium)1 jar (2 oz) diced pimien-

tos, drained1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground red

pepper (cayenne)1 lb chopped cooked crab-

meat or imitation crabmeat (2cups)

6 sun-dried tomato orspinach-cilantro flavoredflour tortillas (8 to 10 inch)

1 tablespoon butter or

margarine, meltedSour cream and chopped

fresh cilantro, if desiredIn medium bowl, mix

cream cheese, corn, cilantro,onions, pimientos, pepper andred pepper. Fold in crabmeat.Spread 2/3 cup of the crab-meat mixture over each tor-tilla; fold tortilla in half,pressing lightly. Brush bothsides of each tortilla with but-ter.

In 12-inch skillet, cook 3tortillas at a time over medi-um-high heat about 5 min-utes, turning once, until lightbrown. Garnish with sourcream and cilantro.

VariationNeed a quick appetizer?

Cut the cooked quesadillasinto bite-size wedges andserve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Information:1 Serving: Calories 420 (Caloriesfrom Fat 180); Total Fat 20g(Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat1g); Cholesterol 120mg; Sodium660mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g(Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g);Protein 24g Percent DailyValue*: Vitamin A 30%; VitaminC 20%; Calcium 20%; Iron 20%Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 OtherCarbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2Lean Meat CarbohydrateChoices: 2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values arebased on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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