Flood insurance is - cameron.lib.la.us

Master Chief Petty OfficerFrank D. Davis, a native ofCameron, was honored on hisretirement from the Navyafter 26 years of service at aceremony held in VirginiaBeach, Virginia on Nov. 7.

Davis is the son of Frankand Ida Davis of Cameron,and a brother of BarbaraConner and Judy Willis ofCameron, James LaBove ofCreole and Bryan Davis andDean Davis of Grand Lake.

A native of Cameron, Davisenlisted in the Navy in 1978.After recruit training and avi-ation machinist mate train-ing, he reported to FighterSquadron 101 FRAMP tobegin his long career in the F-14 community.

His career included deploy-ment to Mediterranean Seaand Arabian Gulf on-boardthe USS Enterprise in 1998.He also served on the USSHarry S. Truman on its maid-en voyage to theMediterranean Sea.

Master Chief Davisreceived numerous commandand personal awards duringhis 26 years of service.

In addition to the Harry S.Truman and Enterprise,Davis served aboard theCarriers Nimitz, America andGeorge Washington.

sels.At the receiving end, the

liquid is pumped into storagetanks and is regasified topump, under pressure, intopipelines.

Demand for natural gashas been mushrooming in theUnited States because it iscleaner burning than otherfossil fuels. It is increasinglypopular for use in homes,businesses and by electricpower-generation plants.

Prices for natural gas arealmost double the $3 perthousand cubic feet price of ayear ago as domestic produc-tion and imports fromCanada.

Cheniere’s site in on 500acres of undeveloped landowned by Albert Crain ofCrain Bros. Inc., a construc-tion company.

“It’s 580 acres, a very bigsite,” Meyer said. “The SabinePilots (Association) helped usdesign the berthing area.”

Meyer said Chenierelooked at the Sabine Pass sitethat ExxonMobil is consider-ing. Meyer said the SabinePilots told Cheniere the cur-rent that passes that area canbe very fast. Meyer said LNGships must back into theirslips, and a fast currentmakes the maneuver tricky.

He said the Crain site isnot near any residential area,as the ExxonMobil site wouldbe, and is 3.7 miles from theopen water of the Gulf ofMexico, making for quickturn-arounds.

While ExxonMobil hassigned a 25-year supplyagreement with the PersianGulf emirate of Qatar for liq-uefied natural gas, Chenierehas not yet selected a suppli-er, Meyer said.

BByy DDAANN WWAALLLLAACCHHTTHHEE BBEEAAUUMMOONNTT

EENNTTEERRPPRRIISSEE

A Houston-based energycompany intends to develop aliquefied natural gas receiv-ing terminal on undevelopedland in Cameron Parish onthe Louisiana side of theSabine-Neches Ship Channel,the president of CheniereLNG said Monday.

Keith Meyer, CheniereLNG’s president, said in atelephone interview that thecompany has acquired a long-term lease on 500 acres acrossthe ship channel from SabinePass and will apply for a per-mit from the Federal EnergyRegulatory Commission,probably in January.

Development of the siteprobably would cost about$500 million, Meyer said.

When built, and if operat-ing at capacity, Cheniereprobably would bring in thelarge vessels every day and ahalf, or about 200 per year,Meyer said.

ExxonMobil Corp. recentlyannounced it intended to filea permit application with theFERC in a high-profileannouncement ceremony fea-turing Texas Gov. Rick Perryat Sabine Pass High School.

However, ExxonMobil hasnot yet selected Sabine Passas its site. The oil giant also islooking at sites in Mobile,Ala., and Corpus Christi.

“We are a small company,but we’re very focused on cre-ating LNG terminals,” Meyersaid. “We intend to be NorthAmerica’s premier LNGreceiving terminal.”

LNG is natural gas in aliquefied form. At the source,the gas is cooled to minus-260degrees Fahrenheit for load-ing aboard specially built ves- Cont. on pg. 3

By Cyndi Sellers

Cameron Parish PoliceJurors had a lot of questionsfor FEMA representativeDavid Heigel at Mondaynight’s monthly meeting,most having to do with vari-ances. Heigel clarified severalpoints and promised to checkon others.

Heigel explained that theNational Flood Insuranceplan is provided by the feder-al government to make floodinsurance available to areasthat private companies willnot cover because of high risk.In order to receive coverage,the parish as a whole mustparticipate. Individuals orcompanies may not “opt out”of the program.

The consequences for aparish opting out of the pro-gram would include loss ofvarious grant funding andmore importantly loss of allbank loans for construction,since insurance is requiredfor loans.

The government hasestablished regulations forconstruction and require-ments for elevation in orderto reduce the risk of flooddamage and therefore reducethe cost to taxpayers. Heigelexplained that each site isassessed for base flood eleva-tion and the differencebetween ground elevation andbase flood elevation couldvary.

Juror Steve Trahan askedhim to check on elevationsjust across the state line inTexas. Juror Scott Trahanasked how many flood claimshad been filed in Cameron ascompared to Calcasieu andother parishes over the lastfew years. Heigel promised tofind out and report back.

Jurors noted that they hadgranted six variances in thepast, over staff objections,that were criticized by FEMA.Heigel explained that theagency is generally notapproving medical variancesany more since they may puthandicapped people at morerisk in a flood. Some vari-ances are granted, however,such as for historical build-ings and functionally depen-dent use.

The six questionable vari-ances cause Cameron Parishnot to qualify in theCommunity Rating Systemfor lower insurance rates.Since the parish has notgranted a variance in the lastyear, it may qualify at thenext review. Heigel said theparish is “already doing a lotof things necessary for the

A women’s meeting will beheld at the Hackberry FirstBaptist Church at 6:30 p.m.,Monday, Dec. 8. Appetizersand desserts will be served.

Attendees are asked tobring a Christmas gift forChinese gift exchange and afriend.

Blood drive held

Two LNG facilitiesseen for Sabine area

The Louisiana Fur andAlligator Advisory will meetTuesday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. atthe La. Dept. of Wildlife inBaton Rouge.

Participation in theLouisiana Fur and WildlifeFestival in Cameron inJanuary will be discussed.

In the August blood driveheld at the Cameron ParishPolice Jury offices a total of20 units of blood were donat-ed, according to MyrnaConner, community coordina-tor.

Since each unit of blood isusually separated into compo-nents, Cameron donorshelped as many as 60 areapatients.

Litigation tobe discussedby S. Board

first 5% reduction.”

JJUURRYY AACCTTIIOONNSSThe Police Jury set it‘s

next meeting for Jan. 12 at 3p.m. for the swearing in ofthree new jurors. By law thismust be done on the secondMonday of January. DarrylFarque, Sonny McGee,andDouaine Conner will join fourreturning jurors for the firstseven-member panel inparish history. After the cere-mony, the new panel will pro-ceed to the agenda meetingfollowed by the regular busi-ness meeting at 5.

In other business the juryvoted to:

*Grant liquor license toDonald and Wardella Pughfor The Variety Shop inCameron.

*Grant a liquor license toDouglas M. and Sue C.Haynie for Mack’s Shack inCreole.

*Appoint Barbara LouLeBlanc to the hospital board.

*Appoint KevinBoudreaux and Walter Rogersto Gravity Drainage Board 4,replacing Robert Montie andLeroy Richard who resigned.

*Advertise the sale of aused fire truck and utilitytruck.

*Seek State BondCommission approval for per-mission to borrow $45,000 forAmbulance District #1, tohelp purchase the buildingthey now occupy.

*Appropriate $6,700 forequipment for the KlondikeFire Dept.

*Appropriate $7,500 topurchase panels for the live-stock barn.

*Adopt the 2004 budget.*Set tax elections for the

March 9 ballot for renewalsfor Consolidated Garbage,Hackberry Fire Dist. #1,Cameron Fire Dist. #1,Waterworks District #7, andGravity District #9.

*Place a resolution on theMarch 9 ballot exemptingdrilling rigs from property taxwhile in port for repair.

Women’s meet

Flood insurance isdiscussed by P. J.

The 2003 Cameron ParishBasketball Tournament willbe held Tuesday andThursday, Dec. 16 and 18 atGrand Lake High School.

Hackberry, JohnsonBayou, Grand Lake andSouth Cameron boys and girlswill play in the tournamentas follows:

Tuesday, Dec. 16 - 3:30p.m.- Hackberry vs. SouthCameron (girls).

5 p.m. - Hackberry vs.

South Cameron (boys).6:30 p.m. - Grand Lake vs.

Johnson Bayou (girls).8 p.m. - Grand Lake vs.

Johnson Bayou (boys).Thursday, Dec. 18 - 3:30

p.m. - TBA vs. TBA (girls).5 p.m. - TBA vs. TBA

(boys).6:30 p.m. - Grand Lake vs.

TBA (girls).8 p.m. - Grand Lake vs.

TBA (boys).

Frank Davisis honoredon retirement

Parish tournamentset for Dec. 16 & 18

The Cameron Parish

Pilot 35¢

December 4, 2003 Vol. 47--No. 49 Cameron, La. 70631

The Cameron ParishSchool Board is expected to gointo at least three executivesessions when the boardholds its monthly meetingMonday, Dec. 8. An agendameeting is at 3 p.m. followedby the regular meeting at 4p.m.

The board is expected to gointo one closed session con-cerning “prospective litiga-tion and investigative pro-ceedings regarding a parentalconcern.”

Two more executive ses-sions also are scheduled tohear an appeal regarding anexpulsion of a student and todo the annual evaluation ofthe superintendent.

Dr. Doug Chance wasnamed the school superinten-dent in January following theretirement of Judy Jones.

In other matters Mondaythe board will:

*Receive parental com-ments regarding studentmanagement.

*Consider granting per-mission to the AcademicallyGifted Artistically TalentedEducation Class fromCameron Elementary Schoolto visit an art exhibit on Jan.4 at the Houston Museum ofFine Arts.

*Consider giving permis-sion for the South CameronHigh cheerleaders to attend anational cheerleaders eventin Dallas Dec. 27-29.

Sabine R.importantto the birds

The Sabin Wildlife Refugein Cameron Parish was one of508 areas in the countrydeemed “Globally ImportantBird Areas” by the AmericanBird Conservancy in a newguide released this month.

The ABC launched theirImportant Bird AreasProgram in 1995 and has con-tracted to identify the very topsites throughout the U. S.

A complete list of the allsites can be found at:www.abcbirds.org/iba

Christmasmusical isset Dec. 13

Twenty-three youth andchildren from the Cameron-Grand Chenier area will pre-sent a Christmas Musical at 7p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 atthe First Baptist Church ofCameron.

The musical, titled “TheFirst Leon” tells the story of aboy whose name spelled back-wards in Noel. Leon, thoughnot very talented, wants tospread the meaning ofChristmas by participating inthe annual pageant.

Through his own experi-ence of rejection, he realizeshow Jesus must have felt, andduring the play he managesto share those feelings withhis friends.

The program has thirteenmusical numbers, some withchoreography, and featuressoloists Jared Racca, PatrickClark, Jada Primeaux, KentDoxey, and Jeffrey Racca.

Admission is free, andeveryone is invited to attend.

Festival onboard agenda

Master ChiefFrank D. Davis

LITTLE MISTER ANDMiss Grand Lake 2003 areStephen Poole and DarbieMontie. Stephen Poole isin the first grade and isthe son of Scotty andMissy Poole. DarbieMontie is in third gradeand is the daughter ofMike and Kim Montie.

SANTA CLAUS ARRIVED by Fire Truck at the GrandLake Recreation Center for breakfast and photos withchildren in the community. Pictured above are Santa(alias Paul Wasson), Lion President Toby Landry, LionTreasurer Lori Broussard, Lion Secretary PaulaChesson, Lion Donna Gaspard, and Lion HeatherGaspard (photographer). Grand Lake Lions club collect-ed donations of can goods for needy family baskets and$185 to assist with eye glass purchases. Special thanksto the Grand Lake Recreation Center and Grand LakeFire Department for the role they played in getting Santato stop in Grand Lake so early in the year!

DENNIS TRAHAN, right, of Cameron Telephone, pre-sented a check for $1000 to David Duhon, Grand LakeHigh School principal, to help cover expenses for theCameron Parish Basketball Tournament which will beheld Dec. 16-18. This is the fourth year that CameronTelephone has helped sponsor the tournament, previ-ously held at Hackberry, Johnson’s Bayou, and SouthCameron High Schools.

THE 2003-04 HACKBERRY High School Dancers are shown above: (kneeling, fromleft) Sarah White, co-captain Alexis Simon, Jena Sanner, Hillary LaBove, Natasha Hicks;(standing) Lindsey Mire, Colleen Doucette, co-captain Desiree Picou, and MorganHicks. They will be performing Jan. 8 at the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival inCameron.

Page 2, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., December 4, 2003

FUNERALS

-The CAMERON PARISH PILOT-USPS 086-980

Telephones: (337)786-8004 or 1(800)256-7323Jerry and Joy Wise, Editors & Publishers; Jeffra Wise DeViney, Advertising

Manager; Shirley Johnson, Production Manager; Wendi Burnett, Office Manager,Annette Brown, Bunnie Peloquin and Julie Fletcher, Staff Members

The Cameron Parish Pilot, P.O. Drawer 1486, Cameron,La. 70631-8998. Published Weekly. Entered as periodical mail at Cameron, La. andLake Charles, La. Post Office, Periodical Postage paid.

POSTMASTER; Send address changes to: The Cameron ParishPilot, P.O. Box 995, DeQuincy, La. 70633.

Subscription Rates: $16.30 a year (tax included) in Cameron &Calcasieu Parishes; $17.64 elsewhere in La., $26.00 elsewhere in USA.

★ Outdoor Equipment ★ Housewares★ Auto Accessories ★ Pocket Knives★ Mexican Pottery ★ Barbecue Accessories

★ LaCrosse Outdoor Wear & Much More!!

★ The Handyman’s Tools

WENDELL’S ELECTRICAND HARDWARE

Cameron 775-5621 Main St.

NewItems

ArrivingDaily!!

Also Stop In And RegisterTo Win a 6’ ChristmasStocking Filled With

Toys And Games!Drawing to be held 12/22/03

~ Happy Holidays ~

DISTINCTIVE DESIGNSIN MARBLE, GRANITE & BRONZE

Trust Us . . .Bourque-Smith-Woodard

Memorials1818 E. Broad St., Lake Charles

Office: (337) 439-4431Randy Bourque,Owner

Authorized DealerUnique Touch

3423 Marshall Street337-775-5759

Sales & Service __ New & Used

W e Service All Makes & Models

In Lake Charles

Shetler Lincoln Mercury3201 HWY. 14478-1720 Or 1-800-460-5461

OrderNowForHolidayParties!

775-5350

We’llHelpDoThe

Work!

Gift Certificates AvailableIn All Sizes!!!

BROWN’S MARKET & DELIHwy. 82 775-5350 Cameron

Choose From:

MEAT & CHEESE

TRAY$2500

& UP

FRUIT PARTY

TRAY$2500

& UP

BUFFALO WINGS

TRAY $2000

& UP

VEGETABLE PARTY

TRAY$1500

& UP

SANDWICH PARTY

TRAY$2500

& UP

HOLIDAY COOKIE

TRAY $1200

& UP

MMRRSS.. BBEETTTTEE TT.. BBIILLLLEEAAUUDD

Funeral services for Mrs.Bette T. Billeaud of JohnsonBayou were held Monday,Dec. 1 at Our Lady ofAssumption Catholic Churchwith burial in Head of theHollow Cemetery at JohnsonBayou. Father RolandVaughn officiated andRobison Funeral Home was incharge of arrangements.

Mrs. Billeaud died Friday,Nov. 28, 2003, in Port Arthur,Tex. A native of Opelousas shewas a long time resident ofJohnson Bayou. She was amember of Our Lady ofAssumption Catholic Churchand the Catholic Daughters.

She is survived by twodaughters, Lydia Menard ofSunset and PeggyThibodeaux, Lafayette; oneson, Gene Courvelle, Sunset;two sisters Loretta Brinkhausand Ivy Lavergne, both ofOpelousas and one stepsonGarland Billeaud, PortLaVacca, Tex.; 16 grandchil-dren and 8 great-grandchil-dren.

TTHHOOMMAASSCCAAMMEERROONN

Funeral services forThomas Newton Cameron,88, of Lake Charles were heldSunday, Nov. 30, in St.Andrew’s Episcopal Church ofMoss Bluff. The Rev. MitsyGeorge officiated. Burial wasin Graceland Cemetery.

Mr. Cameron diedThursday, Nov. 27, 2003, inhis residence.

He was a native ofChickasha, Okla., and movedto Lake Charles in 1964. Heserved the Army duringWorld War II. He graduatedfrom the University of Texas.

He retired as plant super-intendent of Tennessee GasTransmission Co. compressorstation in Grand Chenierafter 25 years of employment.

Survivors include his wife,Elaine Cameron; one brother,Jim Cameron, CorpusChristi, Tex.; three sisters,Modell Welch, Ahwahnee,Calif., Juana Coffman,Norwalk, Calif., and WandaWise, New Braunfels, Tex.;and several nieces andnephews.

JJOOHHNN WW.. RRAATTCCLLIIFFFF

Funeral services for JohnW. Ratcliff, 56, of Welsh wereheld Tuesday, Dec. 2, inHixson Funeral Home ofWelsh. Burial was inLacassine Cemetery.

He was a native of Orange,Tex., and had moved fromCameron to Lacassine 20years ago. He was a memberof the First Baptist Church ofWelsh. He was a chaplain ofthe Welsh Jaycees from 1994-1997.

Survivors include hisfather, Henry H. Ratcliff ofLake Charles; one brother,Carloe Gerald Ratcliff,

Kennard, Tex.; and one sister,Rhonda Sue Steinmetz,Lafayette.

Hackberry Catholic Churchparishioners will take picturesDec. 4, 5 and 6 at theHackberry Community Cen-ter.

A CCD teacher is still need-ed for the 9th grade. If inter-ested call the rectory at 762-3365.

Knights &Daughtersset party

The J. P. Boudoin Sr.Knights of Columbus Council3014 of Creole, will hold theirChristmas party combiningwith the Court Mary OliveCatholic DaughtersWednesday, Dec. 10, with asocial at 6 p.m. and supper at7 p.m.

All spouses of deceasedmembers are invited toattend.

This will be a covered dishsupper. The Knights will fur-nish the meats.

There will be a Christmastree. Men bring men’s gifts,women bring women’s gift.

The Knights will deliverChristmas baskets on Fridaymorning, Dec. 5 for SacredHeart parish.EEDDWWAARRDD WWAARRRREENN

MMIILLLLEERRFuneral services for

Edward Warren Miller, 86, ofOak Grove, were heldSaturday, Nov. 29 in the OakGrove Baptist Church withthe Rev. Wallace Primeaux,Jr. officiating. Burial was inMiller Cemetery.

Mr. Miller diedWednesday, Nov. 26, 2003 in aLake Charles care center.

He was a charter memberof Oak Grove Baptist churchand served as a deacon. Hewas self-employed all of hislife, running a cotton gin, gro-cery store, a motel and adump-truck business.

He is survived by his wifeRuby of Creole; four daugh-ters, Frances Carol Millerand Judy Miller Rutherford,both of Creole, Karen MillerBoudreaux and Donna MillerFletcher, both of LakeCharles; eight grandchildren;four great-grandsons and onegreat-great-granddaughter.

LLEEOONN RRIICCHHAARRDDFuneral services for Leon

Richard, 100, were heldSaturday, Nov. 29, fromSacred Heart CatholicChurch. The Rev. JosephMcGrath officiated. Burialwas in Our Lady of TheMarsh Cemetery of LittleChenier.

Mr. Richard diedWednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, ina nursing center in Welsh.

Mr. Richard was born inRayne and moved to Creolewhen he was 7 years old. Hemarried Lite Marie Trahan onJuly 11, 1925, and had cele-brated 78 years of marriage.He was a guide, hunter andtrapper all of his life. He wasa guide for Win Hawkins OakGrove Hunting Club from1943 to 1992. Mr. Richardwas also a cattleman andrancher.

Survivors include his wife,Lite Marie Trahan Richard ofLittle Chenier; one son,LeRoy Richard, Iowa; onebrother, Oris Richard, LakeCharles; one sister, EnaDronet, Lake Charles; threegrandchildren and six-greatgrandchildren.

It has been a very busyweek here around the VillageWoods. In fact I have been sobusy Beau and I have missedour evening walk around thecompound for several days.

We had our annualThanksgiving dinner theother night in the club house,with 80 present. We had awonderful meal prepared bysome very good cooks that liveon the premises.

A friend of my daughter,who is manager of a local tele-vision station, gave us 6 tick-ets to the Broadway musical“Saturday Night Fever.” Itwas a very lively musicalwhich we enjoyed very much.We learned it was the longestrunning solo play inBroadway history.

Cherie and Pat had a foot-ball party the other night towatch the LSU game, androot for LSU. It was a verygood game and had everyoneon their toes until the verylast minute. I do not want tothink what would have hap-pened if LSU had not won.This is really a football town,and the fans show it in so mayways.

This is certainly a smallworld. Would you believe thatthe unit we bought belongedto the mother of a girl whosehusband at the time was inCherie’s and Pat’s weddingand she has been to my housewhere we had the reception.

The following is a copy ofthe first Lagniappe on March14, 1958 in the CameronPilot.

LLaaggnniiaappppeeBByy GGeenneevvaa GGrriiffffiitthh

The main topic of conver-sation this week was AuntNona Welch’s surprise house-warming, and I do meanSURPRISE. It couldn’t havehappened to a more deservingperson. She has given hun-dreds of presents in her life-time to four generations ofCameron residents for wed-dings, birthdays, anniver-saries, etc.

Everyone was trying sohard to keep it a secret fromher. Albert Colligan, our localdruggist, said no one couldever tell him again that awoman couldn’t keep a secretbecause every woman inCameron Parish knew thisone.

Have you noticed hownicely Arthur Murphy andRoland Roux are preparingthe court house lawn for land-scaping?

The Civil Defense has“pulled up stakes” inCameron. The Police Jurywill wind up the work still leftto do.

D. W. reported to the VAoffice this week to seek infor-mation on replacing his dis-charge papers that were lostin the hurricane and foundout he was deceased! Hisdad’s death certificate hadbeen erroneously put in hisfolder and his file was closed.He assured the ServiceOfficer that he was very muchalive.

Walking into the LeBleu(Virgie and Conway) home islike walking into a ghost. It’suncanny the way it is con-structed just like the originalone, and even the same furni-ture--such a lovely home andso rustic, like something outof “House Beautiful.”

the original home wastotally destroyed.

The Frankie Henrys havepoured the foundation fortheir new ranch style homejust west of the ConwayLeBleu home out on the high-way. It is on the site of the oldHenry home.

Peggy LaLande (Mrs.Deil), the wife of local VAService Officer, has joined thecourthouse family as a secre-tary in Jennings Jones’ office.She is replacing Norma JeanBlake (Mrs. Braxton) who istaking leave of absence. TheLaLandes have moved intotheir new home just east ofthe Conway LeBleu home.

Lagniappe TwoRetirement Home

Living NotesBy Geneva Griffith

Deb, Teen &Jr. MissPageants set

The Deb, Teen, & JuniorMiss Cameron Parishpageants will be held Friday,Jan. 9, 2004. Girls, ages 10-12years of age will compete inDeb Miss. Ages 13-14 years ofage will compete in TeenMiss. Ages 15-16 years of agewill compete in the JuniorMiss division.

Entry forms deadline isMonday, Dec. 29, 2003. Formore information call VickiLittle at 542-4934 after 5 p.m.

E. Warren Miller

HackberryNews

��


• Cold Cut Trio TraysFour Foot Cold Cut Trio(Feeds 8, Snacks 15)

• Six Foot Cold Cut Combo’s(Feeds 12, Snacks 24)

• Mixed Party TraysChoice of any 4 Cold Meat Subs(Feeds 8, Snacks 15)Choice of any 6 Cold Meat Subs(Feeds 12, Snacks 24)Ham, Turkey, Club, BMT, Seafood, Tuna, Roast Beef

— Please Call 1 Hour in Advance —

Choose From: • 3 Dozen • 4 Dozen • 5 Dozen• 6 Dozen • 10 Dozen

From All of us to All of you. . .

OPEN: SEVEN DAYS A WEEK10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.

501 Marshall Street, CameronPhone-In or Fax Orders Welcome

Phone: 775-5814 or 775-5818 Fax: 775-5907

FREE Large BagRuffles Chips W/Every Large Platter

Go Digital! TelephoneTelevisionHigh-Speed Internetall on one bill!

DoubleVision PLUS $11495

❇ Unlimited Local Calling with Custom CallingFeatures including On-Screen Caller ID

❇ DigitalVision with 114 digital selections includinglocal channels

❇ PLUS _ Digital Theater with all 24 Premium MovieChannels

3D Xtreme $13495

❇ Unlimited Local Calling with Custom Calling Featuresincluding On-Screen Caller ID

❇ DigitalVision with 114 digital selections including localchannels

❇ High-Speed Internet Access (128K) ❇ Digital Theater with all 24 Premium Movie Channels

Imagine …

a single phone line so powerful it delivers reliable feature-rich phone service

to make your life easier, high-speed internet access to save you time, and

now digital television to entertain you _ all in a money-saving package.

Call Today! 1-800-737-3900Not available in all areas. Some restrictions may apply.

3D Deluxe $9995


❇ DigitalVision with 114 digital selections including local channels

❇ PLUS _ High-Speed Internet Access (128K)

DoubleVision $7495


❇ DigitalVision with 114 digital selections includinglocal channels

BestValue!

Free Installation -

Now For A Limited

Time

Now available in Creole _ Cameron _ Hackberry and Holly Beach

The Louisiana WildlifeFederation has repeated itscall for the state to acquireand manage Elmer’s Islandfor wildlife conservation andcompatible public use. Accessto the 1700-acre barrierbeachfront on the Gulf ofMexico across Caminada Passfrom Grand Isle, about 50miles south of New Orleans,was gated two years ago andthe property is up for sale.

The LWF renewed itsappeal as the findings froman economic and user prefer-ence study of Elmer’s Islandby the LSU Center forNatural Resource Economicsand Policy was released. TheCNREP report indicates astrong desire by outdoorrecreation seekers to restoreaccess to the fishing, camp-ing, birding and beachcomb-ing that Elmer’s Islandafforded the public for over 30years. It also suggests thatthere would be substantialfee-generated income and eco-nomic activity associatedwith reopening the area.

“This new report high-lights the value of Elmer’sIsland to the people and theeconomy of Louisiana,” saidLWF executive directorRandy Lanctot. “TheFederation believes that pur-chasing the property is a wiseinvestment of state dollars,and that belief is corroboratedby the findings of the CNREPreport.”

The LWF initiated itsElmer’s Island acquisitioncampaign in the Spring of2002. Federation past presi-dent and Grand Isle campowner, Keith Saucier, discov-ered the locked gate and “forsale” sign when stopping byon his way home from a week-end at his camp. Disturbed bythe loss of this wonderfulfamily fishing and campingarea, now closed after 30years of public use, hebrought the matter before thedelegates to the LWF’s annu-al convention.

Through the Federation’s

resolutions process it adopteda position that called foracquisition and reopening ofElmer’s Island as a publicrecreation and wildlife con-servation area. The LWFdeveloped a proposal andsolicited the support ofGovernor Foster and otherkey public officials. The effortwas joined early on by theB a r a t a r i a - Te r r e b o n n eNational Estuary Program.Saucier assembled a team ofElmer’s Island advocates toorganize grassroots supportfor the idea. As a result, thou-sands of individuals havesigned petitions and hun-dreds of letters have beensent to the Governor’s Officeurging the state to acquireElmer’s Island. Newspapersand outdoor writers andbroadcasters have editorial-ized in support, and dozens oforganizations have endorsedstate acquisition, includingparish and local governmentsand the LouisianaLegislature. A list of theseorganizations is posted on thewebsite, http://www.elmersis-land.org. The Legislatureapproved funds for acquisi-tion during the 2003 legisla-tive session.

“This report gives new lifeto the Elmer’s Island acquisi-tion campaign,” said LWF’sSaucier. “Acquiring Elmer’sIsland for the people of thestate is a great opportunityfor Governor Foster to leave alegacy that will be muchappreciated and long remem-bered by those of us who cher-ish the simple pleasures ofthe great outdoors inLouisiana.”

He said Trinidad, off thenorthern coast of SouthAmerica, is a major worldsupplier of natural gas.

Nigeria and Algeria alsowould be large-volume suppli-ers, as would Norway andpossibly Venezuela later thisdecade.

Meyer said the Sabine-Neches Ship Channel is per-fectly suited for LNG carriers,and that Sabine Pass is one ofthe best locations in the coun-try for a terminal.

“Within 15 miles, there is5 billion cubic feet per daytakeaway capacity (inpipelines),” he said. “A recep-tive community is very impor-tant, and a local labor pool isvery important.”

Meyer said the projectwould employ an average of300 construction workerswith a peak of 600 during athree-year construction peri-od. The terminal wouldemploy 40 to 60 full-time plus

Cameron Parish 4-Hwould like to invite you toGrand Lake High School onDecember 6th for ourDemonstration Day.

Registration will begin at8:30. Categories includeAgriculture, HomeEconomics, Conservation,Environmental Threat, SmallEngines, Dog Care, Soybean,Electric Energy, GourmetFoods, Rice Cookery,Horticulture, and Any Other.

Winners will receiveprizes, and some contestinclude the opportunity toparticipate at 4-H ShortCourse in June 2004.Deadline for entries isMonday, December 1st.

another 40 or so indirectly.“I think the channel can

handle more than one facility.It’s realistic to have two,” hesaid.

At the Sabine Pass termi-nal, Cheniere’s capacitywould be 10 billion cubic feetper day of storage with 2.6billion cubic feet per day of“sendout.”

Meyer estimated the ter-minal’s daily capacity isenough to supply about 20percent of the current Texasnatural gas demand of 11.5billion cubic feet per day.

“Much of the gas would bedispersed into interstatepipelines,” he said.

He called ExxonMobil’sannouncement earlier inNovember as somewhat coin-cidental.

“We’ve been planning thissix weeks age,” he said.

Cameron Communicationshas officially launched thenew 3-dimensional digitalservice in Creole. This uniqueproduct provides digital tele-phone, high-speed digitalInternet connectivity, plusclear digital television enter-tainment all over existingcopper telephone wire, simul-taneously without any dis-ruptions in service.

Cameron Communica-tions’ three-dimensional digi-tal is unique because it alsoallows customers to receiveand review caller identifica-tion (Caller ID) informationdirectly on their televisionscreen. No other area televi-sion provider offers an on-

screen caller ID and VoiceMail indicator. A Voice Mailindicator appears on-screento notify viewers of waitingvoice mail messages.

DigitalVision provides upto 138 channels of qualityentertainment. Digital tech-nology allows for seven Pay-Per-View channels, 30 musicselections, onscreen programguide, as well as packagesoffering up to 24-premiummovie (HBO, Showtime,Cinemax, Starz, The MovieChannel, and Flix).DigitalVision includes alllocal channels at no extracost, and it requires no satel-lite dish, external antenna, orequipment purchase

The Cameron ParishPolice Jury--Office ofEmergency Preparedness willhold a Disaster Mitigation Act2000 public meetingThursday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m.at the Police Jury MeetingRoom to provide informationregarding the federal require-ments to develop a DisasterMitigation Plan and provide aforum for input from the pub-lic.

The Disaster MitigationAct of 2000 focuses on theneed to conduct pre-disasterinfrastructure mitigationplanning to reduce disasterlosses. The purpose of the actis to establish a NationalDisaster Hazard MitigationProgram that:

*Reduces loss of life andproperty, human suffering,economic disruption and dis-

aster assistance costs result-ing from natural disasters;and

*Provides a source of pre-disaster hazard mitigationfunding that will assist statesand local governments inimplementing effective haz-ard mitigation measures thatare designed to ensure thecontinued functionality ofcritical services and facilitiesafter a natural disaster.

Members from the DMA2000 Steering Committee willbe in attendance at this pub-lic meeting. The committee iscomprised of representativesfrom throughout the parishand includes representativesfrom local and parish govern-ment, business, industry,community service organiza-tions and interested individu-als.

S. CameronFFA to sellbarbecue Sun.

South Cameron High FFAwill sell barbeque dinnersSunday, Dec. 7 at the KC Hallin Creole. A variety of itemswill also be available forsilent auction. Plate luncheswill be served for either take-out or dine-in after 8:30 Massand until 1 p.m. The silentauction will also close at 1p.m. and the items will bedelivered to those who are notthere at closing.

For more information, con-tact Nicky Rodrigue at 542-4418 or 515-1354.

Propane Service

FOR HOMES BEYOND

THE GAS MAINS

LAKE ARTHURBUTANE CO.

(Formerly Gas Appliance)

1227 RYAN ST. - LAKE CHARLES

1-800-256-1287OR 439-4051

• Tanks• Space Heaters• Gas Heaters• Gas Logs

Federation urges state toacquire Elmer’s Island

DemonstrationDay to be heldat Grand Lake

MitigationPlans to bediscussed

BAKER COMPANY, part of the 7th Marines, 1st Battalion, only Marine InfantryBattalion left in Iraq, share this sentiment with our fellow countrymen and the world -that "WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN" and are proud to serve our country." Semper Fi

(Photo courtesy of First Sgt. Dave Jobe)

Digital service now beingprovided for Creole folks

LNG facilitiescont. from pg. 1

God Bless The U. S. A.


:Happy BirthdayMaia Noelle1 Year Old On

December 5, 2003LOVE, Quade,Mom & Dad

GGiivvee TThhee CChhrriissttmmaass GGiifftt TThhaatt KKeeeeppssGGiivviinngg AAllll YYeeaarr LLoonngg.. .. ..

A Gift Subscription To. . .

THE CAMERON PILOTOrder your Gift Subscriptions today by mailing

the Coupon below along with your check ormoney order to: THE CAMERON PILOT, P. O.Box 995, DeQuincy, La. 70633 or go by ClipperOffice Supply in Cameron.

T0:NAME__________________________________________

ADDRESS__________________________APT. #_______

CITY/STATE/ZIP__________________________________FROM:NAME_______________________________________________

ADDRESS____________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP_______________________________________

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

— SUBSCRIPTION RATES —❒ $16.30 Calcasieu & Cameron Parishes❒ $17.64 Elsewhere in Louisiana & Texas❒ $26.00 Elsewhere in the United States

Along With

Your Subscrip

tion, w

e will forw

ard

a Christm

as Card Announcing your G

ift!

WWee WWiisshhEEvveerryyoonnee

HHaappppyyHHoolliiddaayyss 1-800-256-7323

We’re in Hackberry eachWednesday at 399 Main St.

Inside DeBarge’s Convenience StorePhone: 762-4253

Tim Dupont,Special Agent

Hwy. 27, Creole 542-4807

DEMOLITION CONTRACTORThe Cameron Parish Police Jury is

receiving sealed bids for the demoli-tion and removal of condemned struc-tures and clean-up of overgrown lotsin different locations of the Parish.

To obtain a bid sheet, you may con-tact the Cameron Parish Police JuryOffice at 110 Smith Circle/P.O. Box1280, Cameron, LA 70631 or call (337)775-5718 ext. 111. Sealed bids must bereceived by 2:00 p.m. on Monday,December 8, 2003. “SEALED BID”must be marked on the outside of theenvelope.RUN: Nov. 20, 27 & Dec. 4 (N-44)

— JOB OPENING —Waterworks District #10, serving the Johnson

Bayou-Holly Beach area is accepting applicationsuntil Tues., Dec. 9, 2003 at 6 p.m. for the position ofpart-time/relief office administrator-billing clerk.Applicants need to be proficient in general book-keeping and have basic computer skills.

Applications may be picked up at the WaterworksOffice in Johnson Bayou located at 159 BerwickRoad, Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, Monday throughFriday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Waterworks District #10 is an equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, age, sex, handicap, national origin orpolitical or religious opinions.

RUN: Nov. 27 & Dec. 4 (N-57)

SSCCHHOOLLAARRSSHHIIPPSSAll seniors are asked to go

by Mr. Broussard’s office forthe following applications:

*U. S. JayceeInternational SenateScholarship due 1/10/04.

*Life Science Scholarshipdue 1/31/04.

*Texas A & M. Scholarshipdue 1/9/04.

TTAARRPPOONN SSPPIIRRIITT TTHHRROOWWTarpon Spirit afghans are

in. Parents and communitymembers can purchase theirafghan by calling or comingby the school office.

44--HH NNEEWWSSDemonstration Day is

Saturday, Dec. 6 at GrandLake School. Livestock mem-bers are reminded that thelivestock entries are due tothe 4-H office or to a FFAadvisor on Dec. 8.

SSEENNIIOORR PPIICCTTUURREESSSenior pictures have been

rescheduled to Tuesday, Jan.13. All seniors will take thepictures on that day. Thesepictures will not cost the stu-dent anything. But you mayorder from the proofs that youwill receive.

SSIIXX WWEEEEKKSS TTEESSTTSix weeks test will be

before the ChristmasHolidays. The schedule is:

Dec. 16 - 3rd. hour & 6th.hour test.

Dec. 17 - 4th. hours & 7th.hour test.

Dec. 18 - 1st. hour & 5th.hour test.

Dec. 19 - 2nd. hour test.

SSCCHHOOOOLL EEVVEENNTTSSDec. 5 - Basketball, Bell

City, home.Dec. 6 - Demonstration

Day, Grand Lake.

Dec. 9 - BasketballHamilton Christian (away).

Dec. 11 - Basketball LakeArthur (girls only, away).

Dec. 16 - 3rd & 6th hour,six weeks test. Parish basket-ball tourney, Grand Lake.

Dec. 17 - 4th & 7th hour,six weeks test.

BBOOYYSS JJoohhnnssoonn BBaayyoouu 5544;;

GGrraanndd LLaakkee 5522 -- JaredTrahan led the Rebels with 25points and 7 rebounds.Leading scorer for theHornets was Ronald Courvillewith 22 points.

HHaacckkbbeerrrryy 4455;; SSuullpphhuurrJJVV 4433 ((OOTT)) -- Brett Stanselscored 17 points as theMustangs improved to 8-5 onthe year.

GGIIRRLLSSSSoouutthh CCaammeerroonn 4466;;

DDeeQQuuiinnccyy 2255 -- D‚naeDesonnier led all scorers with20 points. Courtney Conneradded 10 as the Lady Tarponsmove to 2-0 on the young sea-son.

JJoohhnnssoonn BBaayyoouu 4466;;GGrraanndd LLaakkee 3399 -- KaylaBarrentine scored 12 pointsfor the Lady Rebels. K.Lavergne had 11 points forGrand Lake and B. Carrolladded 10.

Queens & Kingsare invited

If your son or daughterholds a Baby, Toddler, Tiny,Petite, or Little Miss orMister title and would like tobe a visiting king or queen inthe Little Miss/MisterCameron Parish Contest inconjunction with theLouisiana Fur and WildlifeFestival, contact TeleshaBertrand at 337-542-4127.

DDUUCCKK SSEEAASSOONN EENNDDSSUsually duck season ends

with a bang, but I can’t saythat this year. I really didgreat the last week of the firstsplit, getting my limit 5 daysin a row with nice ducks likegreen head mallards, teals,and gadwalls. The last day,it’s like you turn a faucet offand wait for the last fewdrops to fall, but no drops fell,as well as no ducks fell. I haveseen a total of 3 green-wingedteals. The blind next to mehad one scaup and I didn’thear but one other blind byme that shot twice.

I got a chance to hunt 20days this first split and aver-aged 5 ducks a day, still Ifound it slow, because if youdidn’t get your ducks early,after 7:30 a.m. it’s really over.We had some of our big hunt-ing clubs that had 36, 42, 48ducks per day with 20 or soguides. This hurts. Maybewe’ll see colder weather andmore ducks down the secondsplit. This will open onSaturday, Dec. 13 and we’llstill have 7 days of pintailhunting left (Dec. 13 - Dec.19) and 30 days of canvasbackseason (Dec. 20 - Jan. 18).

December is a greatmonth, the birth of our Lordon Christmas Day, waiting fora New Year to come aroundand still enjoy hunting, andmaybe the dream gift youalways wanted.

The Louisiana Wildlifeand Fisheries starts to bandwood ducks during December.Garter snakes start to hiber-nate, brown pelicans start tonest on Queen Bess Islandand we should see more duckscome into our area. It’s officialwinter time on Dec. 22 anddon’t forget to recycle your oldChristmas trees.

The Christmas bird countwill take place nationwide,while commercial licensesexpire.

We don’t want to forgetPearl Harbor Day on Dec. 7,and we also don’t want to for-get our G.I.’s fighting for usoverseas, and who’ll missChristmas with their fami-lies.

This is the month to catchlots of sheepheads, with thelow tide conditions. On Dec. 4,1996, one of our local fishingguide services owner, CaptainJeff Poe, caught a 9.31 poundspeckle trout in CalcasieuLake, and ranks first in thesaltwater flyfishing division.

Woodcock season opens onDec. 18, and let us hope weget some new birds down inour area.

NNEEWWSS BBRRIIEEFFWe have a 12 day break in

the split season, that will giveus time to do our chores. Firstday clean up and retie decoys,clean boats and clean shot-guns and shell box, re-caneblinds and reset decoys. Now

that’s 3 days gone and there’sChristmas shopping for thewife or girlfriend and kids todo and that takes 2 days.Clean up the branches andthe yard and your own per-sonal chores takes four days,but here comes the “honeydo’s”. I was lined up for a good6 day week, but I just said acouple of words and I don’thave time for all I have to do,plus do shopping for a specialgift for your “honey”, if youhave that many chores. Wellit didn’t take long for theanswer, oh if you only do thisone thing for me, the rest canwait. I think I can handle thatone chore and still have a fewdays to lounge around thehouse. A honey here, a honeythere and a gift, can suremake a difference.

SSHHRRIIMMPP SSEEAASSOONNThe closing date for Zone 3

shrimping in inshore watersis set for Dec. 16 at sunset.Zone 3 extends from the west-ern shore of Vermillion Bayand Southwest Pass at MarshIsland westward to theLouisiana-Texas state line.

““DDIIDD YYAA NNOO””Our neighboring state of

Texas, hosts the largest con-centration of wintering geese(snow, blues, ross, whitefronted and lesser Canada) inNorth America.

P. S. I just figured out thatthose extra days I don’t haveto do “Honey Do’s”, I’ll just gofishing, rabbit hunting andsnipe hunting, oh well, youget the idea.

SSUUNNRRIISSEE//SSUUNNSSEETTFri., Dec. 5 - 6:54 a.m. &

5:12 p.m.Sat., Dec. 6 - 6:55 a.m. &

5:12 p.m.Sun, Dec. 7 - 6:56 a.m. &

5:12 p.m.Mon., Dec. 8 - 6:57 a.m. &

5:13 p.m.Tues., Dec. 9 - 6:57 a.m. &

5:13 p.m.Wed., Dec. 10- 6:58 a.m. &

5:13 p.m.Thurs., Dec. 11 - 6:59 a.m.

& 5:13 p.m.

South Cameron HighSchool News

Cameron Outdoorsby Loston McEvers

Lunch menus for CameronParish Schools are as follows:

Thursday, Dec. 4 - Beefnachoes, tomato cup, ranchbeans, hash brown patty, cin-namon rolls, catsup.

Friday, Nov. 5 - Fish por-tion, baked beans, oven fries,banana pudding, catsup,hamburger bun.

Monday, Nov. 8 - Softtacos, fixings cup, refriedbeans, apple crisp, flour tor-tillas.

Tuesday, Nov. 9 - Countryfried steak, mashed potatoes,green beans, brown gravy,peanut butter spread, yeastrolls.

Wednesday, Nov. 10 -Spaghetti and meat sauce,buttered corn, tossed salad,peanut butter cookie, garlictoast.

All meals are served witha choice of milk.

Johnson Bayou SchoolSecond Six Weeks Bannerand Honor Roll areannounced as follows:

BBaannnneerr RRoollll1st Grade - Catarina

Hebert, Hunter McGee.2nd Grade - Rayce

Romero.3rd Grade - Allison

Romero.4th Grade - Kascidy

Badon, Britney Bourriague,Bethany Oswalt, HarmonyTrahan.

Ninth Grade - BaileyOswalt.

Tenth Grade - KatrinaMcGee, Laura Trahan, KatieYoung.

Twelfth Grade -Christopher Welch.

HHoonnoorr RRoollllFirst Grade - Kaine

Badon, Kasa Benoit, KevinHarrington, Daria Jinks,Neal Miguez, Derek Storm,Tristan Trahan, KeyleeYoung.

Second Grade - BrianaRomero, Kirsten Webb.

Third Grade - BlakeBadon, Kendal Badon, BaileyBourriaque, Sarah Conner,William Cramer, ZacharyHebert, Colton Jinks, SkylarJinks, Morgan Leger, DylanMorrison, Byron Romero,Dustin Romero, KristopherTrahan.

Fourth Grade - KhrannaBenoit, Jami LeBoeuf.

Fifth Grade - KatieConner, Adam Romero, TylerVenable.

Seventh Grade - Tabatha Harrington.

Eighth Grade - TiffanyCaudill, Aaron Jinks,Christopher Romero, DestinySonnier, Kimberly Trahan.

Ninth Grade - ShalynBroussard, Holly Simon,Justine Trahan.

Tenth Grade - CheyenneHanks, Lacci McNiel.

Eleventh Grade - SassonBrown, Stephanie Cox, VictorGuidry, Shanna Romero,Rustin Trahan, GregoryViator.

Twelfth Grade - DamianBadon, Ashley Price, MeganRoberts, Beau Rodrigue.

STUDENTS OF Jolene Atkinson and Merle Trares created hats to decorate thelibrary at Johnson Bayou High School for the Scholastic Book Fair held recently.Helping to promote the theme “Hats off to Reading” are Spencer Conner, AllisonRomero, Kascidy Badon, Victoric Erbelding, Michael Trahan, Owen Trahan, MirandaTrahan, Tiffany Caudill, Marissa Jinks, and Nathan Griffith.

BasketballRoundup

Johnson B.Honor lists

School lunchmenus told


LEGAL NOTICE

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESOFFICE OF CONSERVATION

INJECTION AND MINING DIVISION

DOCKET NO. IMD 2004-01

Pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana andparticularly Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 asamended, and the provisions of Statewide Order No. 29-B, noticeis hereby given that the Commissioner of Conservation will con-duct a hearing at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2004, in theAnnex Meeting Room at the Cameron Parish Police Jury, 110 SmithCircle, Cameron, Louisiana.

At such hearing, the Commissioner, or his designated representa-tive, will hear testimony relative to the application ofEnvironmental Partners, LLC, 1502 West University Avenue,Lafayette, Louisiana 70506. The applicant requests approval fromthe Office of Conservation to temporarily store and treat explo-ration and production waste (E & P Waste), specifically oil-basedrilling waste (E & P Waste Type 02) by means of low temperaturethermal desorption separation for oil and/or solids recovery, recla-mation, and reuse. The facility is located in Section 030, Township15 South, Range 10 West in Cameron Parish, 501 Gulf Beach Road,Cameron, Louisiana.

The application is available for inspection by contacting Ms.Armanda Watson, Office of Conservation, Injection & MiningDivision, Room 817 of the LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street,Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or by visiting the Cameron Parish PoliceJury in Cameron, Louisiana, or the Cameron Parish Library inCameron, Louisiana. Information may be received by calling Ms.Armanda Watson at 225/342-5515.

All interested persons will be afforded an opportunity to presentdata, views or arguments, orally or in writing, at said public hear-ing. Written comments which will not be presented at the hearingmust be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 21,2004, at the Baton Rouge Office. Comments should be directed to:

Office of ConservationInjection and Mining Division

P. O. Box 94275Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9275

Re: Docket No. IMD 2004-01Commercial Facility

Cameron ParishRUN: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 (N 30)

DYNEGY MIDSTREAM SERVICES, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPAND

DYNEGY NGL PIPELINE COMPANYNATURAL GAS LIQUIDS

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

PIPELINE SAFETY

Dynegy Midstream Services, Limited Partnership (‘Dynegy’) , is the opera-tor of pipelines that transport Gas/Natural Gas Liquids/Highly VolatileLiquids (HVL’s) and/or liquid products in the states of Louisiana and Texas.

For your personal protection, and for the protection of our pipelines toensure continuous operation, please follow these safety procedures.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE LISTED ON AERIAL MARKERS & SIGNS.

EMERGENCIES: If you notice pressure escaping or a vapor cloud escap-ing from a Dynegy pipeline, or fire nearby:• Do not enter or pass through the product vapor cloud• Evacuate the area immediately. Do not attempt to correct the problem• Notify local law enforcement agencies, the fire department and Dynegy• Do not return to the area, and help keep others from the area

Dynegy Midstream Services, Limited Partnership and Dynegy NGLPipeline Company are members of the following One-Call LocateSystems:

SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN

Dynegy Midstream Services, L.P.1399 Davison RoadSulphur, LA 70665

Parishes in Southwest LouisianaAcadia, Calcasieu, Cameron &

Jefferson Davis

Counties in TexasChambers, Hardin, Jefferson,

Liberty & Orange

FOR PIPELINE LOCATION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE,PLEASE CALL

1-800-4TEXLOU / 1-800-483-9583 (24 Hours)(337) 762-4833 (Day Only)

Louisiana One Call1-800-272-3020

Lone Star Notification1-800-669-8344

EVACUATIONS: Contact Dynegy 48 hours prior to any exca-vation, construction or similar activity occurring in or near thearea of Dynegy’s pipelines. Line markers and signs generallymark the approximate location of Dynegy’s pipelines.However, personnel are available to locate and mark exactlocations and help work activities to ensure public safety, min-imize impacts and mitigate interference to service. Dynegypipeline location service is free of charge.

Now the Louisiana Farm Bureau brings you healthcoverage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana:protection you need at a price you can afford.

Put your trust in two companies you’ve come to relyon for your insurance needs.

Please contact your localFarm Bureau agent for details.

Wilson LeJeune542-4807

Cameron Parish

Priceincludes

Photo andArt-work. Bring

your requestalong with photo

and payment toClipper Office Supply by

4 p.m. Monday or Mail toP.O. Box 995, DeQuincy, La.70633. Ads must be signed.

Happy Ads

Good NewBaby

BonVoyage

Are Here Again!!!

Place A Happy Ad

For As Little As

$2050

Congratulations! You’ve found a terrific way to sendyour best wishes to someone special for any occasion

The Cameron PilotCall or come by now and make someone’s day!

786-8004 or Toll Free: 1-800-256-7323

*Birthday*Anniversary*Promotion*League Championship*Graduation*New Baby*Bon Voyage*Good Luck* Engagement* Wedding* New Home

Luck

CAMERON FOOD MARTCommunity Coffee.................Lb.$3.59Grade A Large Eggs...........Doz. $1.39Foremost Milk.....................Gal. $2.59Coke, Dr. Pepper, or Sprite Reg. or Diet..............................6/12 Oz. $1.79

.....................3 Liter Bottle $1.69Budweiser or Bud Light.....12/10 Oz. Cans $7.19Miller Lite...............................12/10 Oz. $7.19Inland Valley French FriesAll Cuts.....................................32 Oz. 3/$4.00Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls............12 Oz. $1.49Blue Bonnet Margarine.......Lb. Qtrs. 2/$1.00Hellmans Mayonnaise................32 Oz. $2.19Hunts Squeeze Catsup.................24 Oz. 89¢Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta StyleMacaroni & Cheese...............10-14 Oz. $1.79Parade Tomato Sauce...............5 Oz. 5/$1.00Parade Corn, Green Beans, Sweet Peas,Mixed Veg., Carrots orPotatoes................................14 Oz. Can 3/$1.00 Kelloggs Rice Krispies orHoney Smacks......................13-17 Oz. 2/$5.00Parade Vegetable Oil.................48 Oz. $1.49Tide Detergent All Scents........87 Oz. $6.99Parade Bleach...............................96 Oz. 99¢Charmin Ultra....................9 Roll Pkg. $3.99Bordens 1/2 Gal. Round Ice Cream................................................$3.99Hillshire Mixed Sausage.................Lb. $1.99Tyson Skinless FryerBreast Filets.....................2 1/2 Lb. Bag $5.99Bar S Franks........................12 Oz. Pkg. 79¢Sliced Oven RoastedTurkey Breast..................................Lb. $2.09

HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL YOURSALTWATER FISHING SUPPLIES

VISIT OUR DELI FORSHAKES, PO-BOYS, HOT DOGS, ETC.

Specials Good Dec. 4 - Dec. 10, 2003Open: Mon. - Sat. -- 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

We Accept Food Stamps & WIC476 Marshall St., Cameron

• NOW ACCEPTING MAJOR CREDIT CARDS •775-5217

CLASSIFIEDSRREEAALL EESSTTAATTEE

112 MARGARET Lane.Darling starter 3/1 cottage on1.12 acres in Grand Lake. Roof,central a/c, and mechanical sys-tem approx. 5 yrs. old.Additional access possible fromrear of property. $69,900.00.

GRAND Lake - Restrictedsubdivision, 2000 sq. ft. mini-mum $17,500.

Call ERAMoffett Realty, Inc.436-6639 ext. 261 and ask forGrace - 598-2573 home or 490-5140 pager. 5/15tfc

ARE YOU ready to “Buy” or“Sell” homes, camps or land inHackberry, Holly Beach, FloridaBeach, Constance Beach,Johnson Bayou, Carlyss orSulphur. Call Kathy w/Properties by Town andCountry at 884-1588. 12/4-11p.

ADORABLE, COUNTRYCottage located in Grand Lakeon an acre. 1820 sq. ft., 3 bed-room, 2 bath, Big Front Porchand connecting storage room,two car carport. Call after 5 p.m.598-2818. 11/13-12/4p.

RRVV SSAALLEESS2003 CLEARANCE Sale!

Largest selection ever ofTravel Trailers and 5thWheels on sale. Also checkout our motor homes and minihomes. Kite Bros. RV, Hwy171 N, DeRidder, La. 1-800-456-2724. www.kitebros.com8/7tfc.

FFOORR SSAALLEEMETAL OUTLET Metal

Roofing ~ Carports ~ MetalBuildings ~ Patio Cover Kits~ C’s & Z’s ~ Custom Trim ~RV & Equipment Covers ~Metal Doors ~ Windows. 337-625-2778. 2241 E. Napoleon,Sulphur. Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-5 pm, Sat. 7 am-12 noon.tfc.

NNOOTTIICCEESSMATTHEW 22 Vs. 23 &

29... Sadducees, which saythere is no resurrection... Vs.29... Jesus answered and saidunto them, Ye do err, notknowing the scriptures, northe power of God. 12/4p.

GGAARRAAGGEE SSAALLEESSPRE-CHRISTMAS SALE,

Saturday, December 6th, at theFaithShare Outreach in SweetLake. This will be our 25¢ Saleand will be from 7 a.m. - noon.We are located at 1827 Hwy.384, 3 miles east of Grand LakeSchool, (the building with thered doors). Clothes, toys,kitchen items and much, muchmore. Rain or shine. 11/26-12/4p.

UUSSEEDD AAUUTTOOSS1999 NISSAN Quest GXE

Minivan. Loaded. Excellent con-dition. $6000. Call 538-2511.12/4c.

AALLTTEERRNNAATTOORR RREEPPAAIIRRNIX ALTERNATORS &

Starters - Repairs and Rebuilt.Foreign, domestic, boats, auto,truck, industrial, tractors, lawnmowers and outboard motors.1723 N. Hwy. 171, LakeCharles, La. 433-2813. 3/27-12/25p.

FFOORR RREENNTT2 BEDROOM, 1 Bath House

For Rent. South Lake Charles.Very private. Good for stormhome or elderly couple. 598-2643 after 4 p.m. 12/4-11p.

QUIET, COMFORTABLE,country living near Grand Lakeschool, only minutes from LakeCharles. Convenient, all-electric2 bedroom apartments. Forinformation or appointment,call 598-2171. 11/5tfc.

FOR LEASE: Three bed-room, two bath home, 1/4 mileeast of Sacred Heart CatholicChurch, available November 1,2003. $500 per month. CallEddie Conner, 433-0200 (O),478-7411 (H). 10/30-11/27c.

A LIGHTWEIGHT answerto heavy duty carpet dirt. TheRug Doctor Mighty Pack is com-pact, but its cleaning power isanything but lightweight. RugDoctor’s hot water extractionprocess and vibrating brushclean deeper than anythingelse. Only $24.99 (price changedue to new, larger capacitymachine) per day. Rent a RugDoctor at Wendell’s Electric &Hardware. Main St., Cameron,La. 775-5621. 10/4oamc.

FFRREEEETO BE given away to a good

home, one German Shepherddog, 2 years old, good pet andguard dog. Call 538-2192 or538-2671. 12/4p.

1 1/3 cups corn starch2 cups all-purpose flour4 2/3 cups powdered sugar,

sifted and divided2 1/3 cups butter, divided1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 1/2 teaspoons grated

lemon peel, divided1/3 cup lemon juice sprinkles, optional

DDiirreeccttiioonnss::1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a medium bowl combineArgo corn starch, flour and2/3 cup powdered sugar. Setaside.

2. In a large bowl, beat 2cups of butter with a mixer atmedium speed until softened

and smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture, vanilla and 11/2 teaspoons of lemon peel;beat well. (If necessary, refrig-erate dough 1 hour or untileasy to handle.)

3. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 11/2 inches apart on ungreasedcookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12minutes, or until edges arelightly browned. Cool com-pletely on wire racks.

4. For icing, beat togetherin a medium bowl the remain-ing 1/3 cup of butter and theremaining teaspoon of lemonpeel until the butter is soft-ened. Add the remaining 4cups of powdered sugar and

lemon juice; beat until wellcombined. Add red food color-ing, if desired. Decorate cook-ies with icing and sprinkles infun designs such as stripesand polka dots. Store in atightly covered container.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.Consumers can visit

www.argo starch.com orwww.karosyrup.com for addi-tional, versatile recipes fromdelicious desserts and glazesto holiday side dishes anddrinks.

Shortbread Cookies

21 days ‘til Christmas!Look through the ads forgreat Christmas bargains!

President, it was seconded by DaleLeBoeuf and carried.

The Board went into executivesession. After going back into reg-ular session the board toldemployees that next meeting theywould be doing job evaluations.

It was moved by Dale LeBoeuf,seconded by Sandra Ford, andcarried that the meeting beadjourned./s/Wilson ConnerApprovedWilson connerVice-PresidentRUNS: Dec. 4 - D 4

CAMERON PARISH WATER-WORKS DISTRICT NO. 7Cameron Parish Waterworks

District No. 7 met in regular ses-sion on October 21st, 2003 at 5:00p.m. at the Waterworks DistrictOffice, in the Village of Creole,Louisiana. Members present:Wilson Conner, Sandra Ford,Dale LeBoeuf, Guy Murphy, andJude Primeaux. Guest: ScottTrahan.

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

Wilson Conner made a motionto accept the minutes of the previ-ous meeting and the financialstatement. It was seconded byJude Primeaux and carried.

Wilson Conner made a motionto authorize Lonnie Harper tostart advertising for bids on theLCDBG grant. It was seconded byGuy Murphy, and carried.

Guy Murphy authorized thesecretary to get in touch withLouisiana Rural Water and get anopinion on the flushing problemsin the East Creole area.

Dale LeBoeuf made a motionto pay the monthly bills, it wasseconded by Wilson Conner andcarried.

It was moved by Guy Murphy,seconded by Jude Primeaux andcarried that Cameron WaterworksDistrict 7 does hereby go into exec-utive session to discuss employeeevaluations.

The President called the meet-ing back to order.

It was moved by JudePrimeaux, seconded by WilsonConner and carried that salaryadjustments would be discussed atthe next meeting.

It was moved by Dale LeBoeuf,seconded by Guy Murphy, andcarried that the meeting beadjourned./s/Guy MurphyApprovedGuy MurphyVice-PresidentRUNS: Dec. 54 - D 5

NNOOTTIICCEE TTOO BBIIDDDDEERRSSSealed bids will be opened and

publicly read by the PurchasingSection of the LouisianaAgricultural Finance Authority(LAFA), 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite1221, Baton Rouge, LA, TuesdayDecember 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.for the following:

LAFA1165/0311 - LACASSINESYRUP PLANT

The Louisiana AgricultureFinance Authority (LAFA) is issu-ing a Request for Proposal (RFP)to all qualified companies for aproposal for CLARIFIED JUICEHEATER FOR THE LACASSINESYRUP PLANT.

The Request for Proposal pro-vides a general description of theProject was well as instructionsfor submitting proposal.

This announcement does notcommit the Louisiana AgricultureFinance Authority (LAFA) toaward a contract or to pay any costincurred in the preparation of pro-posals. LAFA reserves the right toaccept or reject, in whole or inpart, all proposals submittedand/or to cancel this announce-ment. Any contract awarded shallbe based upon the proposal mostadvantageous to the state, costand other factors considered. Allcontracts are subject to the avail-ability of funds.

NNoo bbiiddss wwiillll bbee rreecceeiivveeddaafftteerr tthhee ddaattee aanndd hhoouurr ssppeeccii--ffiieedd.. TThhee rriigghhtt iiss rreesseerrvveedd ttoorreejjeecctt aannyy aanndd aallll bbiiddss aanndd ttoowwaaiivvee aannyy iinnffoorrmmaalliittiieess..AAddddiittiioonnaall iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn ccaann bbeesseeeenn oonn tthhee iinntteerrnneett aattww ww ww..llddaaff..ssttaattee..llaa..uuss oorr ssppeecciiffii--ccaattiioonnss ccaann bbee oobbttaaiinneedd ffrroommHHiillaarryy SStteepphheennssoonn,, 55882255FFlloorriiddaa BBllvvdd..,, BBaattoonn RRoouuggee,,LLoouuiissiiaannaa bbeettwweeeenn tthhee hhoouurrssooff 77::3300 aa..mm.. aanndd 33::0000 pp..mm.. BBIIDDSSOOPPEENN:: TTuueessddaayy,, DDEECCEEMMBBEERR2299,, 22000033 @@ 1111::0000 aa..mm..

Hilary StephensonLouisiana Agriculture Finance

AuthorityRUNS: DEC. 4, 11 - D 6


publicly read by the PurchasingSection of the LouisianaAgricultural Finance Authority(LAFA), 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite1221, Baton Rouge, LA, TuesdayDecember 29, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. forthe following:

LAFA 1165/0311 - LACAS-SINE SYRUP PLANT

The Louisiana AgricultureFinance Authority (LAFA) is issu-ing a Request for Proposal (RFP)to all qualified companies for aproposal for TERTIARY MIXEDJUICE HEATER FOR THELACASSINE SYRUP PLANT.



NNoo bbiiddss wwiillll bbee rreecceeiivveeddaafftteerr tthhee ddaattee aanndd hhoouurr ssppeeccii--ffiieedd.. TThhee rriigghhtt iiss rreesseerrvveedd ttoorreejjeecctt aannyy aanndd aallll bbiiddss aanndd ttoowwaaiivvee aannyy iinnffoorrmmaalliittiieess..AAddddiittiioonnaall iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn ccaann bbeesseeeenn oonn tthhee iinntteerrnneett aattww ww ww..llddaaff..ssttaattee..llaa..uuss oorr ssppeecciiffii--

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

tract between Cameron ParishPolice Jury and R. E. HeidtConstruction Company, Inc., datedAugust 18, 2003, in the amount of$46,101.00, which was recorded onAugust 18, 2003, in MortgageBook No. 283, bearing File No.282293 of the Records ofMortgages for Cameron Parish,Louisiana, is substantially com-plete and was accepted byCameron Parish Police Jury onNovember 3, 2003, and wasrecorded on November 10, 2003.

Any person or persons holdinga claim against said contract forKathy Road Overlay Project;Cameron Parish, Louisiana; LEIProject No. 03-022, should file aclaim with the Clerk of Court ofCameron Parish, Louisiana, on orbefore December 25, 2003.

Cameron Parish Police Jury/s/Charles Precht, III, President

RUN: Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11 (N 31)

NOTICE OF BIDThe Cameron Parish School

Board is advertising for bids forsurplus school buses. Bids will bereceived at the Cameron ParishSchool Board Office on or beforethe hour of 11:00 a.m. on Monday,December 8, 2003 on the following:

Bus #2357 - 1985 Thomasbody with 6.9 diesel engine, hasbad transmission.

Bus #6688 - 1985 Carpenterbody with 9.0 diesel engine.





All bus engines were runningwhen they were taken out of ser-vice. All Carpenter buses are partof the June advisory on defectivebuses and must have scrap notedon the title when sold. If biddingon more than one bus, each busmust have a separate bid. Checkor money order in the amount ofthe bid must be sealed in an enve-lope, labeled “Surplus Bus #____”and mailed to: Cameron ParishSchool Board, P. O. Box 1548,Cameron, LA 70631. Bus descrip-tion must be indicated on check ormoney order. Unsuccessful bidswill be returned so please includeaddress inside bid.

Please call Ron Vining,Maintenance Supervisor, at 337-775-5784, ext. 14 with any ques-tions. The Board reserves theright to reject any and all bids sub-mitted.

Cameron Parish School Board/s/Douglas Chance

DOUGLAS CHANCE, SUPERINTENDENT

RUN: Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4 (N 38)

LEGAL NOTICEThis is to advise that the

Cameron Parish WaterworksDistrict No. 11 meeting in regularsession convened on the 10th dayof October 2003 accepted as sub-stantially complete and satisfacto-ry the work performed underProject Number 2003-02:Distribution Improvements in theGrandlake Area pursuant to thecertain contract between F. D.Shay, Contractor, Inc. and saidCameron Parish WaterworksDistrict No. 11 under File No.281443, in the Book of Mortgages,Cameron Parish, 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 WaterworksDistrict No. 11 will pay all sumsdue in the absence of any suchclaims or liens.BY: SecretaryRUNS: Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18,25, 2003 & Jan. 1, 2004 - N 47

NOTICE FOR BIDSCAMERON PARISH WATER-

WORKS DISTRICT NO. 7 willaccept sealed bids until 3:00 p.m.on December 15th, 2003 for thefollowing items:

Sale of surplus equipment,sold as is, where is. Items must beremoved within 30 days afteracceptance of bid award.

Bid forms may be obtained bygoing by Cameron ParishWaterworks District No. 7 Officeat 132 Raymond Richard Road,Creole, Louisiana or by calling(337)542-4718 between 8 a.m. and3 p.m.RUNS: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 - N 58

NOTICE TO BIDDERSSealed bids will be opened and

publicly read by the PurchasingSection of the LouisianaAgricultural Finance Authority(LAFA), 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite1221, Baton Rouge, LA, Thursday,December 19, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. forthe following:

LLAAFFAA11116655//00221133 -- LLAACCAASS--SSIINNEE SSYYRRUUPP PPLLAANNTT

The Louisiana AgricultureFinance Authority (LAFA) is issu-ing a Request for Proposal (RFP)to all qualified companies for aproposal for FORTY (40) SHORTTONS MILL CRANE FOR THELACASSINE SYRUP PLANT.Location will be Lacassine,Louisiana, Jefferson Davis Parish.


This announcement does notcommit the Louisiana AgricultureFinance Authority (LAFA) toaward a contract or to pay any costincurred in the preparation of pro-posals. LAFA reserves the right toaccept or reject, in whole or inpart, all proposals submittedand/or to cancel this announce-ment. Any contract awarded shallbe based upon the proposal mostadvantageous to the state, cost

Page 6, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., December 4, 2003ccaattiioonnss ccaann bbee oobbttaaiinneedd ffrroommHHiillaarryy SStteepphheennssoonn,, 55882255FFlloorriiddaa BBllvvdd..,, BBaattoonn RRoouuggee,,LLoouuiissiiaannaa bbeettwweeeenn tthhee hhoouurrssooff 77::3300 aa..mm.. aanndd 33::0000 pp..mm.. BBIIDDSSOOPPEENN:: TTuueessddaayy,, DDEECCEEMMBBEERR2299,, 22000033 @@ 99::0000 aa..mm..



SHERIFF’S SALETHIRTY-EIGHT JUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURTPARISH OF CAMERONSTATE OF LOUISIANA

CAMERON STATE BANKVS. NO. 10-16601

DARLA K. ALIBy virtue of a writ of EXECU-

TORY PROCESS issued to medirected by the Honorable Courtaforesaid. I have seized and willoffer for sale at public auction tothe last and highest bidder WITHthe benefit of appraisement, at theCourt House door of this Parish ofCameron, on Wednesday, DECEM-BER 17, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Thefollowing described property to-wit:

1999 TOYOTA 6000 LL BEAR-ING SERIAL NUMBERJT3GN87R4X0111393.

seized under said writ.Terms: CASH DAY OF SALE.

/s/James R. SavoieJAMES R. SAVOIE, Sheriff

CAMERON PARISH, LA.Sheriff ’s Office, Cameron, La.

NOVEMBER 26, 2003.RONALD J. BERTRAND

Attorneys for PLAINTIFFRUNS: Dec. 4 - D 8

SHERIFF’S SALETHIRTY-EIGHT JUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURTPARISH OF CAMERONSTATE OF LOUISIANA

GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SER-VICING CORPORATION

VS. NO. 10-16594MARLA K. LANDRY

By virtue of a writ of EXECU-TORY PROCESS issued to medirected by the Honorable Courtaforesaid. I have seized and willoffer for sale at public auction tothe last and highest bidder WITH-OUT the benefit of appraisement,at the Court House door of thisParish of Cameron, on Wednesday,DECEMBER 17, 2003 at 10:00a.m. The following described prop-erty to-wit:

1990 REDMAN HOMESBRIGHTON 14 X 66 MOBILEHOME, BEARING MANUFAC-TURER’S SERIAL NUMBER14709860.

seized under said writ.Terms: CASH DAY OF SALE.

/s/James R. SavoieJAMES R. SAVOIE, Sheriff

CAMERON PARISH, LA.Sheriff ’s Office, Cameron, La.

NOVEMBER 26, 2003.STEPHEN D. WHEELIS

Attorneys for PLAINTIFFRUNS: Dec. 4 - D 9

PUBLIC NOTICEIn compliance with Act #467 of

the 1999 Legislature regardingopen public meeting laws, regularmeetings of Cameron ParishWaterworks District No. 9, for theyear 2004, are to be held as fol-lows:

A. Meetings will be held lastThursday of each month.

B. Even months - meeting willbe held at office of the District,Grand Chenier, La.

C. Odd months - meeting willbe held at office of the District,Muria, Creole, louisiana.

D. Time of meeting set at 5:30p.m.

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

F. 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 Parish Waterworks

District No. 9RUNS: Dec. 4, 11, 18 - D 10

LEGAL NOTICEThe Cameron Parish Assessor

will hold a public hearing on theproposed budget for fiscal year2004. Said hearing shall be held atthe Office of the Assessor, ParishCourthouse, Cameron, Louisiana,at 10:00 a.m., December 15, 2003.The Cameron Parish Assessor’soffice budget is always availablefor public inspection during nor-mal business hours at the Office ofthe Assessor.

2003 2004Amended Proposed

Revenue:Ad valoremtaxes 383766 390000State revenuesharing 6873 6900Informational services 4000 4000Interest earnings 4250 4500Total revenue 398889 405400

Expenditures:Personal services 340940 353140Supplies 9350 9600Other operatingexpenses 71689 71189Capital outlay 3000 2500Totalexpenditures 424979 436429

Excess -26090 -31029RUNS: Dec. 4 - D 12

CAMERON PARISH GRAVITYDRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 7

MINUTESOct. 16th., 2003

Meeting called to order byPresident Magnus McGee.

Present are: Magnus McGee,Rogerest Romero, Curtis Trahan.

Absent: Ivan Barentine andCarroll Trahan.

Guest Are: Robert Dill, W. L.Badon, R. John Guilbeaux III,Rodney Guilbeaux, Jr.

Motion to accept minutes ofmeeting Sept. 18th., 2003 madeby: Curtis Trahan, 2nd. by:Rogerest Romero, Motion passed.

Motion to review and pay billsby: Rogerest Romero, 2nd. by:Curtis Trahan, Motion passed.

Permits approved: Motion by:Rogerest Romero 2nd. by: CurtisTrahan, Motion passed.

Permits: LCUP #030910-Jerald Helms, sec. 33, 34, T15S,R13W-proposed clearing & grad-ing (after the fact permit applica-tion) S of Parish road 528-Gulfview Avenue-Ocean ViewBeach. (Cease & Desist order fromDNR (Jack Caldwell) attachedNOTE: This permit was notapproved, still being reviewed.

LCUP #031009-Duncan Oil,Inc-Sec 8, T15S, R14W-proposedAccess route, Drill Site & (2) 3:Pipelines.

LCUP #031008-BallardExploration Co, Inc.-Latitude 29deg. 52’07” Longitude 93 deg.,49’24”-Ballard Exploration Co.Inc,s Proposed well location;SL17131 well no. 001 SabineLake.

LCUP #031010-Sam Gary, Jr.& Assoc, Inc.-Secs 7, 8, 17 & 18,T12S, R12W-Secs. 11 & 12, T12S,R13W-proposed 6” pipeline toserve Bonne Terre Explor. Co. LLC8 No. 1 in Black Bayou andunnamed Open Water Area.

LCUP #031020-Ballard Explor.Co. Inc.-Sabine Lake-proposedflowline to serve SL 17131 WELLNO. 001.

Salinity reports SWLF-RoyWalter and G.D.D. #7 LloydBadon.

Letters and correspondence(letter from CPPJ Re: GASB 34)-(Request for 2002 Census OfGovernments & Survey of GovtFinances).

Update Permit #23022received from USCOE-Galvestonapproved & signed.

Update Holly Beach SandManagement Project.

Update leasing east sideSabine River & Sabine LighthouseAccess Road.

Update La DOTD Re: cleaningculverts under La. State Hwys 27& 82.

Update Oyster Bayou, 1st &2nd Bayou, Hwy 82 north ditchcleanout & Ducks Unlimited part-nership with landowners, compa-nies, agencies, etc. NOTE: Specialmeeting Monday, Oct. 27th at 6:30p.m. at GDD7 office.

Update on Edward Jones(Jessie Verrette) & Travis SandersLake Charles (letter) NOTE:Newagent Steve Janca in Lake Charlesoffice.

Update on Drainage request ofRobert Broussard in east HollyBeach.

Update Bob Dill request atTrahan Bayou on Long Beach.

Update on Request of ElrickTaylor for assistance in drainageat Holly Beach.

Discussion on digital cameraand computer upgrade.

CWPPRA Meeting Notice-TaskForce Committee Nov 12th-LaDept of Wildlife & Fisheries inBaton Rouge 9:30 a.m.

Discussion on new CameronTeledigital high speed inter-net,digital telephone, etc.

Update Sonny Boy TrahanRequest & Langford PeavyRequest.

Accept resignation RodneyGuilbeaux, OfficeA d m i n i s t r a t o r / E x e c u t i v eSecretary. Motion by: RogerestRomero 2nd by: Curtis TrahanMotion passed.

Motion to advertise inCameron Parish Pilot three con-secutive weeks for position ofOffice Administrator/ExecutiveSecretary. Motion by: RogerestRomero 2nd by: Curtis TrahanMotion passed.

Motion to rejoin Coalition toRestore Coastal Louisiana. Motionby: Curtis Trahan 2nd by:Rogerest Romero Motion passed.

Motion to Adjourn by: RogerestRomero 2nd by: Curtis Trahan.

Next meeting to be: ThursdayNov 20th, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. atMiddle Ridge Road.ATTEST:Rodney J. GuilbeauxExecutive Secretary

/s/Magnus W. McGeeMagnus w. McGee, President

RUNS: Dec. 4 - D 13

MINUTES OF SPECIALMEETING

OCT. 29th, 2003Meeting called to order by

President Magnus McGee at 6:30p.m.

Present are: Magnus McGee,Ivan Barentine, Curtis Trahan.

Absent: Rogerest Romero andCarroll Trahan.

Guests are: Kurt Stansel, AlanLacoste, Scott Rosteet, KellyDurkey, Chad Courville, DavidRichard, Lonnie Harper, WillDrost, W. L. Badon.

The purpose of the specialmeeting was to discuss OysterBayou project.

Lonnie Harper gave an updateto everyone present on the project.He then presented a slide show tofurther explain the options withinthe project.

Motion to adjourn at 9:-00 p.m.by: Ivan Barentine, 2nd by: CurtisTrahan.

Next meeting to be: Thursday,Nov. 20th, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. atMiddle Ridge Road.ATTEST:Rodney J. GuilbeauxExecutive Secretary

Signed /s/Magnus W. McGeeMagnus W. McGee,President

RUNS: Dec. 4 - D 14

BUDGET HEARING ON FUNDS OF

THE CAMERON RECREATIONDISTRICT NO. 6

The Cameron RecreationDistrict No. 6 will hold a publichearing at 6:30 p.m. onWednesday, December 17, 2003 inthe Cameron Recreation Buildingon 300 LeBleu Camp Road inCreole, Louisiana for the purposeof hearing written and oral com-ment from the public concerningthe proposed annual budget forthe fiscal year 2004 and the use offunds as contained in that pro-posed budget.

Regulations require a hearingon the proposed use of these fundsbefore the budget is adopted eachyear.

All interested citizens, groups,senior citizens and organizationsrepresenting the interest of seniorcitizens are encouraged to attendand to submit comments.

A summary of the proposedbudget is as follows:Ad-valorem $267,977.

Interest 7,000.Items for resale 20,000.Swimming pool receipts 2,500.Rental Fee 6,000.Other receipts 2,500.

Capital Improvements $300,000.Pool 10,000.Vehicle Repairs 500.Vehicle Fuel 1,000.Office Expense 3,000.Equip/Repairs 15,000.Other Expense 10,000.Items for resale 15,000.Tractor Repairs 1,000.Tractor Fuel 1,000.Salaries 75,000.Per-Diem 840.Medicare 1,000.Group Insurance 15,000.FICA 2,000.Retirement 4,000.Utilities 25,000.Maint Bldg & Ground 10,000.Insurance 20,000.Audit Fees 4,400.RUNS: Dec. 4 - D 15

NOTICEWE ARE APPLYING to the

Office of Alcohol and TobaccoControl of the State of Louisianafor a permit to sell beverages of“High and low alcoholic content”at retail in the Parish of Cameronat the following address:

4439 West Creole Hwy.Cameron, LA 70631

Douglas M. Haynie &Sue C. Haynie

Mac’s Shack/s/Douglas M. Haynie

/s/Sue C. HayniePetition of Opposition should be

made in writing in accordancewith L.R.S. Title 26, Section 85and 283.RUN: Dec. 4, 11 - D 16

and other factors considered. Allcontracts are subject to the avail-ability of funds.

No bids will be received afterthe date and hour specified. Theright is reserved to reject any andall bids and to waive any informal-ities. Additional information canbe seen on the internet atwww.ldaf.state.la.us or specifica-tions can be obtained from HilaryStephenson, 5825 Florida Blvd.,Baton Rouge, Louisiana betweenthe hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00p.m. BIDS OPEN: Thursday,DECEMBER 19, 2003 at 9:00 a.m.HILARY STEPHENSONLOUISIANA AGRICULTUREFINANCE AUTHORITYRUN: Dec. 4, 11 - (D 1)

NOTICE TO BIDDERSSealed bids will be opened and

publicly read by the PurchasingSection of the LouisianaAgricultural Finance Authority(LAFA), 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite1221, Baton Rouge, LA, Thursday,December 19, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. forthe following:

LLAAFFAA11116655//00330077 -- LLAACCAASS--SSIINNEE SSYYRRUUPP PPLLAANNTT

The Louisiana AgricultureFinance Authority (LAFA) is issu-ing a Request for Proposal (RFP)to all qualified companies forJUICE CLARIFIER FOR THELACASSINE SYRUP PLANT.Location will be Lacassine,Louisiana, Jefferson Davis Parish.



No bids will be received afterthe date and hour specified. Theright is reserved to reject any andall bids and to waive any informal-ities. Additional information canbe seen on the internet atwww.ldaf.state.la.us or specifica-tions can be obtained from HilaryStephenson, 5825 Florida Blvd.,Baton Rouge, Louisiana betweenthe hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00p.m. BIDS OPEN: Thursday,DECEMBER 19, 2003 at 9:00 a.m.HILARY STEPHENSONLOUISIANA AGRICULTUREFINANCE AUTHORITYRUN: Dec. 4, 11 - (D 2)


publicly read by the PurchasingSection of the LouisianaAgricultural Finance Authority(LAFA), 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite1221, Baton Rouge, LA, TuesdayDecember 23, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. forthe following:

LAFA1165/0304 - LACASSINESYRUP PLANT

The Louisiana AgricultureFinance Authority (LAFA) is issu-ing a Request for Proposal (RFP)to all qualified companies for aproposal for SECONDARYMIXED JUICE HEATER FORTHE LACASSINE SYRUPPLANT.



NNoo bbiiddss wwiillll bbee rreecceeiivveeddaafftteerr tthhee ddaattee aanndd hhoouurr ssppeeccii--ffiieedd.. TThhee rriigghhtt iiss rreesseerrvveedd ttoorreejjeecctt aannyy aanndd aallll bbiiddss aanndd ttoowwaaiivvee aannyy iinnffoorrmmaalliittiieess..AAddddiittiioonnaall iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn ccaann bbeesseeeenn oonn tthhee iinntteerrnneett aattww ww ww..llddaaff..ssttaattee..llaa..uuss oorr ssppeecciiffii--ccaattiioonnss ccaann bbee oobbttaaiinneedd ffrroommHHiillaarryy SStteepphheennssoonn,, 55882255FFlloorriiddaa BBllvvdd..,, BBaattoonn RRoouuggee,,LLoouuiissiiaannaa bbeettwweeeenn tthhee hhoouurrssooff 77::3300 aa..mm.. aanndd 33::0000 pp..mm.. BBIIDDSSOOPPEENN:: TTuueessddaayy,, DDEECCEEMMBBEERR2233,, 22000033 @@ 22::0000 pp..mm..



CAMERON PARISH WATER-WORKS DISTRICT NO. 7Cameron Parish Waterworks

District No. 7 met in regular ses-sion on September 16th, 2003 at5:00 p.m. at the WaterworksDistrict Office, in the Village ofCreole, Louisiana. Members pre-sent: Wilson Conner, Guy Murphy,Sandra Ford, Jude Primeaux andDale LeBoeuf. Guest: ScottTrahan and Lonnie Harper.

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

Sandra Ford made a motion toaccept the minutes of the previousmeeting and the financial state-ment. It was seconded by JudePrimeaux and carried.

A motion was made by GuyMurphy to pay the monthly bills,it was seconded by Sandra Fordand carried.

The secretary was told to turnpaperwork over to the DistrictAttorney in reference to firehydrant destruction.

Sandra Ford discussed theimportance of flushing the system.

Guy Murphy made a motion tonominate Sandra Ford asPresident, it was seconded by JudePrimeaux and carried. JudePrimeaux made a motion to nomi-nate Guy Murphy as Vice

LEGAL NOTICES

Cam. ParishSheriff Report

From Nov. 19-30, five peo-ple were charged with variousdegrees of battery by theCameron Parish Sheriff ’sOffice.

A Cameron man wasarrested Nov. 24 for aggravat-ed battery following a fight ina Creole bar. Robert A.Watson II, 24, of 159 John St.allegedly pulled a knife dur-ing an altercation at a Creolebar. He was released on$2000 recognizance bond.

On Nov. 20, Jimmy L.Constance II, 43, of 325 OldTowne Rd., Hackberry, wasarrested for second degreebattery.

On Nov. 26, Amanda KayDeBarge, 17, of 120 Iris St.,Cameron and Craig Green 23,of 1593 Marshall St., Apt. 22,Cameron, were arrested forsimple battery. Green wasalso charged with simpleassault.

Joe R. Wilson, 39, of 125 DSt., Cameron, was arrestedNov. 30 for domestic violence,simple battery and simpleassault.

Kenneth Roy Smith, 64, of172 N. Main St., Hackberry,was arrested Nov. 24 on war-rants for simple assault, tele-phone harassment, violationof protective order, violationof court order, and remainingafter forbidden. He wasreleased on $500 recog-nizance bond.

Randy Dale Peshoff, 39, of173 Rogers Ln., Cameron wasarrested Nov. 28 on a chargeof being a peeping tom.

Christopher Cormie, 26, of125 Beau Clos Rd., GrandLake, was arrested Nov. 19 onwarrants for eight counts ofpossession of a firearm by aconvicted felon. He wasreleased on a surety bond.

DDWWII AANNDD DDRRUUGGAARRRREESSTTSS

11/22 James O.McKeehan, Jr., 38, LakeCharles - DWI, possession ofmarijuana. RussellRobertson, 31, Westlake -DWI.

11/26 Gerard C. Conner,19, Jennings - possession ofschedule II CDS. Mitchel A.Abadie, 38, Houston, Tex. -DWI.

11/28 Damien ChadBadon, 17, 159 Middle RidgeRd., Johnson Bayou - DWI.

Miss Cameronpageant setJanuary 9

The Miss Cameron Parishpageant will be held onFriday, Jan. 9. A contestantmust be 17 years of age andnot older thAn 22 by Jan. 1,2004. She must have residedin her local community forone year.

In addition to receiving afur coat and an all expensepaid trip to Maryland, theLouisiana Fur and WildlifeFestival will also give a$1,000 scholarship to the2004 Miss Cameron Parish.

The deadline for applica-tions is Dec. 19, 2003. If any-one would like an applicationfor the pageant, please con-tact Debra Duhon, PageantDirector at 542-4619.

God Bless The U. S. A.


Large Assortment Of:• Godley Arts of Texas (Same as Crossroads)

• Decorative Trunks • Wallets • Purses, Totes & Luggage • Angel Gifts • Watches

• Windchimes • Tyler Candles • Jewelry & More• Flower Arrangements

— CHRISTMAS HOURS —CLOSED DEC. 24 & 25 -- Re-open Dec. 26

CLOSED JAN. 1 --Re-open Jan. 2

465 Marshall St. 775-7198 Cameron

The Script Shoppe

Come In & Check Out Our...HUGE SELECTION OF

RELIGIOUS GIFTS!!

Large Selection of Fragrances

MEN: Aqua De Gio, Clinique Happy, Truth byCalvin Klein, Very Sexy by Victoria’s Secret,Abercrombie & Fitch, Lauder Pleasures forMen, Candies, Curve, Cool Water & More!!

WOMEN: Still by Jennifer Lopez, KnowingBeautiful by Estee Lauder, Heavenly byVictoria’s Secret, Clinique Happy Heart &Happy, Estee Lauder Pleasures, Ellen Tracy,Tommy Girl and More!!!

VERY SOON TO COMEBalloon Bouquets & A Great Selection

of Christmas Articles

• GIFT BASKETS •Filled With: Jams, Jellies,

Pickled Vegetables, Cook-books, Candles & Other GiftItems!!

CHARLOTTE TROSCLAIR, Cameron Library Director,and Rhonda Rich, Author of "What Southern WomenKnow" and "My Life in the Pits" at the recent LibrariesSouthwest author's dinner held in Lake Charles.

PICTURED ABOVE are members of the Cameron Elementary 4-H who delivered foodto the Lighthouse Mission located in Cameron on Monday just in time for Thanksgiving.The mission is open 24 hours per day for people in need. The canned goods and nonperishable items were donated by the students and 4Hers of Cameron Elementary.

CCrreeaammeedd CCrraabbmmeeaattCCaasssseerroollee

((LLaaggnniiaappppee -- SSeeaa GGrraannttLLaa..))

If a recipe has crabmeatand cream in it, it has to begood. And this one is noexception. I have presented ithere as a casserole, but youcan delete the breadcrumbsand serve it on toast points orwith crackers as an appetizertoo. It’s good either way.

3/4 stick butter1/2 medium onion,

chopped1 lb. crabmeat3 tbsp. flour1 1/2 cups half & half

cream1/2 tsp. dry mustard1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. red pepper1 tbsp. green onion,

minced2 egg yolks, beatenCreole seasoning1/2 cup breadcrumbsMelt butter in saucepan.

Add onion and saute’ forabout ten minutes over medi-um heat. Add crabmeat, mix,and cook for 5 minutes. Addhalf & half, constantly stir-ring until the mixture boils.Mix mustard, salt, pepperand green onions with beatenegg yolks. Add some of thecrabmeat mixture, then mixthe egg yolk mixture into thecrabmeat. Season to tastewith Creole seasoning andplace in a casserole dish.Sprinkle bread crumbs onsurface and heat in 350˚ ovenuntil bread crumbs are lightlybrowned, about 20 minutes.Serves 3-4.

LLaakkee CChhaarrlleess AAmmeerriiccaannPPrreessss,, DDeecc.. 44,, 11994400..

PPOOLLLLIINNGG PPLLAACCEESSAANNNNOOUUNNCCEEDD

Plans to notify all cottongrowers in Cameron Parish ofthe polling places where theymay vote Saturday on cottonquotas for 1941 wereannounced today by L. B.Welch, parish administrativeassistant.

“As you know,” said Mr.Welch in his notice to thefarmers, “marketing quotasare designed to assure allfarmers, big or small, a fairshare of the market. Thus,when quotas apply, everyfarmer is able to sell all thecotton he grows on his allot-ted acreage plus any cotton hecould have sold withoutpenalty the year before.

Voting polls for cottonfarmers living east of E. O.Stewart to North Island willbe at Grand Chenier school.

All farmers living on thefront ridge road west of E. O.Stewart to Williams Andrews,and those on the back road toGeorge Nunez, as well asthose east from Stewart’s,including Little Chenier andChenier Perdue, are to vote atthe Creole Dance Hall.

Polls at the Cameron cour-thouse are for those farmersliving west of WilliamAndrews on the beach road toCameron, and from GeorgeNunez on to Cameron.

Cotton growers fromJohnson’s Bayou andHackberry will hold theirelection at the Johnson’sBayou school.

From Narcisse Duhoneastward the polls are atLouis Dupuy’s. Westwardfrom Narcisse Duhon thepolls are at the Big Lakeschool.

Lowery and Klondike cot-ton planters will vote at theKlondike school.

CCaammeerroonn PPiilloott,, DDeecc.. 44,,11997700..

SSHHEELLLL BBAANNKK CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY

Mrs. Coral Lee Perry,Cameron Parish Librarian,received an answer this weekto her inquiry about a com-munity called Shell Bank inCameron Parish. A requesthad come to her fromCalifornia on a Mary LouiseMoore living at Shell Bank atthe turn of the century.

Mrs. Patti Pavell Comattiwrote from Port Arthur, Tex.,that there was indeed a ShellBank, La. in 1892. Her grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs.Ferdinand Pavell lived therefor over forty years. It waslocated on the Louisiana sideof Sabine River about 10miles south of Orange, Tex.

Mrs. Comatti stated thather grandfather had a tradingpost there with a generalmerchandise store, ware-house and wharves for boatsand a cypress shingle mill, inaddition to his home up on ahill of shell which could beseen up and down the riverfor quite a distance. Becauseof the high mound of shell,the place was called “ShellBank.”

Her grandfather was the

postmaster and had the postoffice in his store for a num-ber of years. People up anddown the Sabine River onboth the Texas and Louisianaside traded with him and gottheir mail at Shell Bank, La.

Mr. Pavell died in 1910.Later the place was sold andall of the shell was dredgedout, leaving nothing.

Mrs. Comatti doesn’t everremember hearing the familyspeak of a Mary LouiseMoore. She could have possi-bly lived some distance fromShell Bank and only got hermail there, Mrs. Comattisaid.

She said when her grand-parents lived at Shell Beach,it was one of the few tradingposts along the river. Boatsfrom Galveston and Orangealways stopped there for sup-plies.

Information on Shell Bankhas been furnished to thePilot by Mrs. Bernice Stewartof Lake Arthur, who writes:

Although I cannot assistMrs. Carol Perry in obtaininginformation about the bookwritten by Mary LouiseMoore in 1892, I can verifythe fact that there was at thetime a Shell Bank, CameronParish, La. post office.

I quote from LOUISIANAby Alcee Fortier, vol. 2, chap-ter 3, copyright, 1914:“Shellbank, a post office vil-lage near the western bound-ary of Cameron Parish, islocated on the east shore ofSabine Lake, 5 miles east ofPort Arthur, the nearest rail-road station.

CCAAMMEERROONN PPAARRIISSHH 11997711BBUUDDGGEETT

The 1971 budget for theCameron Parish Police Jurywas adopted Tuesday with$415,000 budgeted for thenew year--an increase of$35,000 over the present bud-get.

Police Jury PresidentFrankie Henry praised thejury for staying within the1970 budget which had beenreduced.

RROOMMEERROO CCRROOWWNNEEDDBrenda Romero, daughter

of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Romero,was crowned queen of the1970 Harvest Festival at theJohnson Bayou school recent-ly Miss Romero was escortedby Glenn Trahan, son of Mr.and Mrs. Alvin Trahan.

The new queen wascrowned by Miss ConnieVincent, the last FestivalQueen.

First runner-up was JoMae Badon, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Ray Badon. She wasescorted by Rodney Donahue.Second runner-up was ElaineBurnett, daughter of Mr. andMrs. Myrtle Barnett. She wasescorted by Mark Young, sonof Mr. and Mrs. Ray Young.

Third runner-up wasConnie Vincent, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. W. H, Griffith.Her escort was RobertTrahan, son of Mr. and Mrs.Allen Trahan.

Other girls entered in thecompetition were: YvetteCrader, Lucinda Jinks, LanaFancher, Theresa Berwick,

The Office shall review thesubmitted information withinthirty days of receipt. TheOffice may either:

*place restrictions on thewell,

*request further informa-tion,

*take no action.The owner of the affected

well, or proposed well, or anyowner of a well in the sameaquifer which may beadversely impacted by thewell in question, may send apetition to review the orderplacing restrictions on thewell addressed to:

LA Ground WaterResources Commission, C/OOffice of Conservation, P. O.Box 94275, Baton Rouge, LA70804-9275.

For further information,please contact the:

Louisiana Office ofConservation, Ground WaterResources Division, P. O Box94275, Baton Rouge, LA70804-9275. (225)342-8244,www.dnr.state.la.us/cons/gwater.

Act 49 of the 2003 RegularSession of the LouisianaLegislature made the Office ofConservation responsible forthe administration of all mat-ters related to the manage-ment of Louisiana’s groundwater resources to ensuresustainability of thoseresources. In order to do this,it is necessary to monitor theongoing use of aquifers in thestate.

Beginning July 1, 2003,owners of all new water wellsdrilled in Louisiana mustsubmit notification of intentto drill to the Office at least60 days prior to drilling thewell. This notification shall,require:

*date drilled or date to bedrilled,

*name of the driller,*current well ownership,*projected location of the

well,*casing size.

Joni Sandifer, Juanita Jinks,Linda Creel and MargaretMerritt.

FFIIRRSSTT VVOOTTEE UUNNDDEERRNNEEWW RRUULLIINNGG

The first property tax elec-tion to be held in CameronParish since that court rulingthat non-property ownersmay vote in such an electionwill be held in the HackberryRecreation District.

The district has called anelection for Tuesday, Jan. 12,on the renewal of a 5-mill taxfor 10 years for the operationof the Hackberry recreationcenter.

Until the recent court rul-ing, only resident propertyowners who were qualifiedvoters could vote in suchproperty tax elections.

In the upcomingHackberry election all quali-fied electors, regardless ofwhether they are propertyowners of not, will be eligibleto vote.

Donald Broussard is presi-dent of the recreation boardand Benny L. Sanders is sec-retary.

TTHHEEGGUUMMBBOO

PPOOTT

It Seems JustLike Yesterday

By Keith Hambrick

Office of Conservationto manage water wells

Booth benefitsuccessful

On November 23, 2003 abenefit was held at theSturlese American LegionPost in Grand Chenier, forElouise Booth. She and herfamily “Thank” everyone whoattended and/or helped tomake the event such a suc-cess. There are too many peo-ple to list individually thataided in the preparations, butthank you for the help andsupport you have providedwithout you we would nothave been as successful. Thelive and silent auction items,the food, drinks, and livemusic as well as wonderfulfriends and neighbors helpedmake the event a success.

The proceeds from the ben-efit will go to help pay billsthat have incurred since herlast hospitalization in Augustof 2003. Elouise has beensuch a courageous person inher battle against cancer andtruly appreciates all that hasbeen done for her by herfriends and relatives.

New novelsat Library

New novels at theCameron Parish Libraryinclude:

The Boat Of Dreams -Richard Preston; The BabesIn The Wood - Ruth Rendell;Blood Canticle - Anne Rice;The Lone Drow - R. A.Salvatore; The Hanged Man’sSong - John Sandford; SafeHarbour - Danielle Steel; LostBoy Lost Girl - Peter Straub;The Early Stories, 1953-1975- John Updike; O’Hara’sChoice - Leon Uris; CapitalCrimes - Stuart Woods.

PUMPKINCRUNCH CAKE

1 can pumpkin1 large can evaporated

milk1 1/2 cups sugar2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice1 tsp. salt4 eggs1 box yellow cake mix1 c. chopped pecans2 sticks butter or mar-

garineBeat first six ingredients

together until well mixed andpour into 13 X 9 greased pan.

Sprinkle yellow cake mixover pumpkin mixture.Sprinkle chopped pecansover cake mix. Thinly slice 2sticks of butter over pecans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50minutes.

APPLE DUMPLINS'

2 Granny Smith apples1 roll of cresent rolls1 cup orange juice1 cup sugar1/2 stick butter

Peel, core & quarter apples.Wrap each quarter apple ina cresent roll, starting withlittle end first. Placedumplins in 9 x 13 pan.Bring orange juice, sugarand butter to a boil. Pourover dumplins and bake for30 minutes in 350 degreeoven.

For more information call: (337) 457-7389 Courtesy of the Louisiana Office of Tourism

December 6th & 13th Eunice, LA

Rendez-vous des Cajuns Radio & TV Show Liberty Theater — 6-7:30PM

www.eunice-la.com

Call today and plan your Louisiana adventure tomorrow!

Recipes to share

Tangy ChickenChili

3 skinless, boneless chick-en breasts, cut into one-inchpieces

1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce4 cloves garlic, minced2 bay leaves1⁄2 teaspoon ground red

pepper1⁄4 cup water1 (15-ounce) can chili with

beans1⁄4 cup shredded cheddar

cheese

To begin, place chicken in alarge, shallow dish. Combinevinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bayleaves and ground red pep-per. Pour mixture over chick-en, tossing to coat. Cover andrefrigerate four hours, stir-ring occasionally. Transferchicken and marinade toheavy skillet, add water andbring to a boil. Reduce heatand simmer, uncovered for 10minutes, stirring occasional-ly. Remove chicken and setaside. Bring liquid to a boil,uncovered, until reduced to1⁄2 cup. Stir in chili andchicken. Simmer until thor-oughly heated. Serve inbowls with shredded cheese. Serves four.

For a variety of easy-to-make and sure-to-please chilirecipes, visit www.hormel.com.

� � � � � � � � � � �


THE HOMEOF EVERYDAYLOW PRICES!

HACKBERRY,LOUISIANA

OPEN: 9 AM -1O PM — 7 DAYS A WEEK

• MEAT • CHEESE • VEGETABLE• FRUIT • COOKIES

• HOT WINGS • SANDWICHES

INCLUDING. . .

AAAA llll ssss oooo CCCC hhhh oooo oooo ssss eeee DDDD eeee llll iiii cccc iiii oooo uuuu ssss DDDD iiii ssss hhhh eeee ssss FFFF rrrr oooo mmmm OOOO uuuu rrrr DDDD eeee llll iiii

FFFF oooo rrrr YYYY oooo uuuu rrrr HHHH oooo llll iiii dddd aaaa yyyy FFFF eeee aaaa ssss tttt !!!! !!!!IIII nnnn cccc llll uuuu dddd iiii nnnn gggg PPPP iiii eeee ssss &&&& CCCC aaaa kkkk eeee ssss

❆ Gift Certificates Available ❆

ORDER EARLY!!

☎ 762-4632 ☎

December 13th & 20th Baton Rouge, LA

Arts Market Downtown (5th & Main Streets) — 8AM-Noon



December 12th & 14th Arcadia, LA

Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days Trade Grounds — La. Highway 9



December 10th & 17th Natchitoches, LA

Holiday Tour of Homes Downtown — 5-8PM



Some thoughts on prioritieswhen you’ve turned 83

((EEDDIITTOORR’’SS NNOOTTEE----TThheeffoolllloowwiinngg iiss aa rreepprriinntt ooff aannee--mmaaiill rreecceeiivveedd ffrroomm IIvvoorryyDDoorrsseeyy ooff AAttllaannttaa ((ffoorrmmeerr--llyy ooff DDeeQQuuiinnccyy)).. SShhee ssaayyssiitt wwaass wwrriitttteenn bbyy aann 8833--yyeeaarr--oolldd,, bbuutt ddooeess nnoottiiddeennttiiffyy tthhee aauutthhoorr.. WWeetthhoouugghhtt oouurr rreeaaddeerrss wwoouullddbbee iinntteerreesstteedd..))

Dear Bertha,I’m reading more and dust-

ing less. I’m sitting in theyard and admiring the viewwithout fussing about theweeds in the garden. I’mspending more time with myfamily and friends and lesstime working. Whenever pos-sible, life should be a patternof experiences to savor, not toendure. I’m trying to recog-nize these moments now andcherish them.

I’m not “saving” anything:we use our good china andcrystal for every special eventsuch as losing a pound, get-ting the sink unstopped, orthe first Amaryllis blossom.

I wear my good blazer tothe market. My theory is if Ilook prosperous, I can shellout $28.49 for one small bagof groceries.

I’m not saving my goodperfume for special parties,but wearing it for clerks inthe hardware store and tellersat the bank.

“Someday” and “one ofthese days” are losing theirgrip on my vocabulary: if it’sworth seeing or hearing ordoing, I want to see and hearand do it now.

I’m not sure what otherswould’ve done had theyknown they wouldn’t be herefor the tomorrow that we alltake for granted.

I think they would havecalled family members and afew close friends. They might

have called a few formerfriends to apologize and mendfences for past squabbles.

I like to think they wouldhave gone out for a Chinesedinner or for whatever theirfavorite food was.

I’m guessing: I’ll neverknow.

It’s those little things leftundone that would make meangry if I knew my hourswere limited. Angry because Ihadn’t written certain lettersthat I intended to write one ofthese days. Angry and sorrythat I didn’t tell my husbandand parents often enough howmuch I truly love them. I’mtrying very hard not to put off,hold back, or save anythingthat would add laughter andluster to our lives.

And every morning when Iopen my eyes, I tell myselfthat it is special. Every day,every minute, every breathtruly is a gift from God.

If you received this, it isbecause someone cares foryou.

If you’re too busy to takethe few minutes that it takesright now to forward this,would it be the first time youdidn’t do the little thing thatwould make a difference inyour relationships? I can tellyou it certainly won’t be thelast.

Take a few minutes to sendthis to a few people you careabout, just to let them knowthat you’re thinking of them.

“People say true friendsmust always hold hands, buttrue friends don’t need to holdhands because they know theother hand will always bethere.”

I don’t believe in miracles.I rely on them.

Life may not be the partywe hoped for, but while we arehere we might as well dance.

(NAPSA)-Identity theft ison the rise in the UnitedStates-but there are ways youcan reduce your risk.According to a recent FederalTrade Commission report,nearly 10 million people inthe last year alone have beenvictims of identity theft, cost-ing them $5 billion in out-of-pocket expenses and costingbusinesses a total of nearly$50 billion.

Identity theft occurs whensomeone fraudulently usesanother individual’s personalinformation to apply for aloan, credit card, driver’slicense or even a job. Identitytheft can lead to a ruinedcredit rating, a tarnished rep-utation and even wrongfulimprisonment. The averagevictim can spend more than175 hours of personal timeand more than $800 to cleartheir names and restore theirgood credit ratings.

In an effort to help reduceidentity theft, the NationalCrime Prevention Council(NCPC) and Fellowes, Inc., aleading manufacturer ofpaper shredders, offer tips onthe proper disposal of person-al documents.

“A document shredder canbe an invaluable tool in ensur-ing personal records don’t endup in the wrong hands,” saidGeorge Rice, director of publicaffairs for the NCPC. “We alsorecommend additional protec-tive actions such as storingpersonal records in a safeplace or using a password pro-tected electronic storagemedium,” Rice said.

Fellowes has seen a morethan 25 percent increase inshredder sales in the pastyear as more consumers are

Don’t fall victimto identity theft

becoming aware of the grow-ing threat of identity theft. TTiippss oonn SSeelleeccttiinngg aaSShhrreeddddeerr

• Think about how muchyou’ll shred in a day, thendouble it.

• Consider the varying lev-els of motor efficiency, dutycycle and speed.

• Some shredders offer a“strip cut,” which providescost-effective security byshredding paper into unread-able strips. Going one stepfurther for added security isthe confetti (or cross-cut)shredder, which producessmaller, confetti like pieces.

• Today’s shredders domore than just shred docu-ments. For example,Fellowes’ newest model, thePowershred PS70-2CD StripCut Shredder, is designed tosafely shred credit cards, sta-ples, paperclips and evencompact discs. FFrreeee SSeeccuurriittyy KKiitt

Visit www.fellowes.com formore information and to signup to receive a free“Information Security Kit”filled with more valuable tipsto help prevent identity theft.

Shred personal documentsbefore you throw them out.

(NAPSA)-Portable musicplayers and electronic gamesare predicted to be hot itemsagain this holiday season.While these gadget gifts varyin function, there is one char-acteristic they have in com-mon... they all need batteries.A recent Duracell surveyshows that more than half ofall Americans were disap-pointed when they receivedbattery-powered gifts for theholidays and didn’t have thebatteries on hand to usethem. To help avoid disap-pointment this year, makesure to purchase batteriesevery time you purchase anelectronic gift.

If you are stuffing anystockings this holiday season,giving batteries is anothergreat idea, since more than 70percent of gift-givers sur-veyed plan to purchasebetween one and five battery-powered gifts for their lovedones and friends. Even ifyou’re not giving a battery-operated device, chances arehigh that someone you knowwill need batteries for anoth-er present they receive. Besure to choose a brand of bat-tery that you trust to providelong-lasting and reliablepower.

With so many battery-pow-ered gadgets on hand this hol-iday season, Duracell offersthe following reminders tohelp keep your batteries anddevices in top operating con-dition:

• Don’t store batteries inthe refrigerator or freezer.Batteries are best kept in adry place at normal roomtemperature. Extreme heat orcold reduces battery life andperformance.

• Be sure to align your bat-teries positive (+) and nega-tive (-) terminals correctlywhen inserting them into adevice. Some devices mayappear to work properly if onebattery is inserted incorrectly,

but this can lead to batteryleakage, rupture and possibledevice damage and or person-al injury.

• Never attempt torecharge a battery unless thebattery specifically is marked“rechargeable.” Recharging anon-rechargeable batterymay cause rupture or leakageand personal injury.

• Replace all your device’sbatteries at the same time.Mixing old and new batteriesin a device can lead to batteryleakage and device damage.

• Remove batteries from adevice when it is not expectedto be in use for severalmonths. Batteries should alsobe removed from equipmentwhile it is being powered byhousehold (AC) current.

• Always replace the bat-tery or batteries in yourequipment with the size andtype of battery specified bythe equipment manufacturer.Using the wrong type or sizecould cause malfunction orequipment damage.

• Do not store batteriesloosely or carry them loose inyour pocket or purse. Theycan be shorted by contactwith metal objects and leak orrupture and may cause per-sonal injury.

• Primary batteries shouldbe discarded with your regu-lar household trash. Neverdispose of batteries in firebecause they could explode.

• Keep battery contact sur-faces and battery compart-ment contacts clean by rub-bing them with a clean pencileraser or a clean cloth eachtime you replace batteries.

Don’t forget the batteries!

10 simple Christmasdecoration ideas

The holiday season is atime to step back from dailyroutines, reflect and spendtime with loved ones. Thisyear, take time to truly feelthe holiday spirit by gather-ing family and friends togeth-er to decorate the home forholiday festivities.

Try these 10 special yetsimple activities to be enjoyedwith loved ones:

* Fill your home with thewarm, beautiful light of can-dles. During the holidays,candles are available in allshapes, sizes and styles --often decorated with glitterand sequins for an even moreglimmering effect. Clusterthem together in a fireplaceas an alternative to a crack-ling fire.

* Create festive table deco-rations -- a fun and easy pro-ject to do with the kids! Grabsome plain salt and peppershakers, slather on someglue, then add glitter,sequins, silver stars and puffypaint . . . voila, these shiningshakers are sure to add deco-ration -- with function -- thetable.

* Top the tree with some-thing extraordinary. Have anolder guest and a younger onecreate the focal point of theroom by topping the treetogether with an eye-catchingdecoration.

* Wrap silver or gold gar-land around lampposts, pil-lars and staircase banistersand drape tinsel on mirrorframes and mantles. Addbows for some additional colorand sparkle.

* Bake cookies! Use funholiday-themed cookie cuttersto create different shapedtreats and decorate themwith colored sugars andglossy icing.

* Catch the light.Swarovski’s Little StarOrnament can be displayedanywhere from the mantle toa chandelier against a win-dow. Fill your home withthese miniature six-point

stars to bring cheer intoevery room. Hang multiplesof the same crystal ornamentfrom a mantle, interspersedwith greenery, colorfulberries and candles creatinga personalized holiday dis-play.

* Cover throw pillowswith festive slipcovers orpurchase simple ones andadd on beads in holiday col-ors. All that is required is aneedle and thread, somebeads, trim and lots of cre-ativity.

* Fashion napkin holdersout of crystal ornaments andnow place them around fancycloth napkins to top off a fes-tive holiday table.

* Sprinkle glitter on flatsurfaces to make a holidaytable, mantle, shelf, win-dowsill twinkle.

* To make the new tradi-tion of decorating togethereven more special, give mem-orable gifts to each partici-pating member this year. .

Fun with loved ones iswhat holiday spirit is allabout. Celebrate each other.Make memories and tradi-tions this year that will lastforever.

The holidays are a time forfamilies to celebrate together,share traditions and makelasting memories. Finding theperfect gift that will elicitsqueals of delight upon open-ing and remain at the top ofthe “everyday play” list forthe rest of the year to comecan be a challenge. This isespecially true when therecipient is a discriminatingpreschooler!

To anyone who has everpurchased a toy for a child,the fact that kids are amongthe hardest people to shop forcomes as no surprise. Sure,they’ve got long lists of“wants,” but a gift-giver’sbiggest challenge is distin-guishing between those toysthat are destined to be short-lived fads and those that willbecome daily favorites andprovide hours of play, yearafter year.

This year as you traversethe toy aisles, pay attention toyour own instincts. For whiletechnology has taken toys tonew dimensions, there is nosubstitute for classic, timelesstoys that unleash the imagi-nation and inspire creative,open-ended play.

Wooden Train Play: On theFast Track for Fun for Over aCentury

Stop by any local specialtytoy store and watch the kidsgathered around the Thomas& Friends Wooden Railwayplaytable. They are mesmer-ized. Lost in the world theyare creating in their mindsand in the treasured Thomasthe Tank Engine stories theyare re-creating using thewooden track and vehicleswith familiar faces. They willplay for hours.

The sheer fact that a tod-dler can and will play with asingle toy for hours on end isreason enough for Mom to geton board with a toy. However,wooden train play appeals toparents and kids from somany other perspectives thatit’s no wonder it’s been a partof our American heritage formore than a century.

Child development expertsrecognize that wooden trainplay helps children developphysical, social and cognitiveskills, as well as a sense ofpride and accomplishment.These developmental benefitsare not lost on parents todaywho are seeking toys that notonly provide great play value,but also offer developmental

value as well. In addition,wooden trains have an heir-loom look and feel and theytap into a young boy’s fascina-tion with motion, power, con-trol, action, movement andhow things work.

Always on the go, woodentrains reflect the lives of busyboys.

Research shows that whilegirls do play with woodentrains, young boys are themost avid wooden train playenthusiasts. It will come as nosurprise to parents or grand-parents of young boys thatthey crave action and motion.Train play is one of the onlyminiature worlds that enablesthese little engineers to expe-rience and control the motionand action they crave in awholesome, non-violent way.

The non-violent nature ofwooden train play is criticalwhen you consider that evenkids as young as 2 years ofage can and do play withwooden trains. Train play isopen-ended. Yet unlike otheropen-ended toys such asblocks or modeling clay, trainplay has a variety of stimulat-ing, challenging potentialactivities for kids to discoverwithin a structured world.

Open-ended means morethan one way to play.

Wooden train play alsooffers an unending number oflevels upon which childrencan enjoy the play patterns.When they’re young they canfind great pleasure in movinga single engine or two arounda track. As kids age they candiscover more and more com-plex ways to interact with thetrain and track world. It’s abuilding toy then it’s a think-ing toy. It grows and changeswith kids.

Train play is also so veryengaging because it is not justone activity. It is a multitudeof activities. Unlike most toys,train play feeds an almostunending circle of curiosity toconfidence, no matter whatthe child’s age.

Captivating for kids . . .and parents, too!

Shopping for a preschooler

Yesterday is but a dream,and tomorrow is only avision, but today well livedmakes every yesterday adream of happiness andevery tomorrow a vision ofhope.unknown

Documents

Flood insurance is - cameron.lib.la.us