The Gueydan Journal from Gueydan, Louisiana • 2

members month at last Centen- 6 are al of edition? p.m. Leleune. For Thursday, March 11, 1999 The Gueydan Journal Public Forum Arbor Day donations Dear Editor: We wish to thank Wal-Mart for for a donation of $400 that the company gave to Jesse Owens Elementary School to beautify the property. Colorful shrubbery will be placed at school windows, and entrances. This will greatly help the looks of the town of Gueydan, especially for the Clear City Contest 1 by the Garden Cho federation, of which the Gueydan Garden Club and Town of Guey dan sponsors, locally.

We especially thank the parish for donations of mulch, Pep Lopez who donated reinforcement rods and his time and effort in cutting and bending the rods to keep flower bed edgings i in place, and to Steve LeJeune for his construction of flower boxes for town business places to beautify the streets. Thanks to club members Diana Hebert for her many hours of working pulling weeds and cleaning flower beds in the town, and to Rowena Hardee, Dot dePerrodil and Earline Cormier for their long hours of volunteer service. Gueydan Garden Club Civic Committee Confused Dear Editor: I continue to be confused by folk with apparent proper formation of character who, nontheless, espouse views that are an aberration. I refer to the views of the young man in the front page story of the March 4th issue. To say that Mary Landrieu is a blessing to Louisiana is to offend God and anyone with a Christian conviction.

Mary Landrieu happens to support some of the greatest evils imaginable, two of which are abortion and Clinton. Sincerely, J. Boatner Hebert Drainage District letter to citizens Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to the provisions of resolution adopted by the members of Sub-District No. 5 of the Drainage District, a special election will be held Saturday, May 1, 1999, in order to obtain approval of a ten (10) year (eleven) 11 Mill property tax for construction, improving, maintaining and operating drainage works in the District. This tax is intended to be an extension of a 5.32 mill maintenance tax which was adopted in 1989 and which will expire in 1999.

this tax proposition is also intended to replace a 3.33 mill property tax which was a bond issue adopted in 1989. This bond issue was utilized by the Drainage District for its aquatic spraying program, i.e. to spray water hyacinths and lilies and other aquatic growth in the drainage canals throughout the district. These two millages total 8.65 mills in property tax. The small additional millage which we are proposing for the May 1, 1999 election will enable the drainage district to purchase a second excavator in order that we may have two excavators operating throughout the district at all times or at least one operating at all times if the other is being repaired.

As many of you know, the dragline maintained by the district is old and would soon need to be replaced; however, after investigating further, it appears that we will be able to do all the work throughout the district with two commercial excavators. The purpose of this letter is to simply advise you of our reason for proposing the May 1, 1999 election and to inform you that a major portion of the tax which would be adopted in May is really an extension of the two 1989 taxes which will be expiring. We believe that everyone in the district can appreciate the importance of maintaining our drainage system thoughout the district and we trust that you will support our efforts to accomplish this purpose. The Board Members are also available to ask any questions which you may have concerning the election. Thank you for your continued support of our ongoing efforts throughout the district.

We are, Yours very truly, Gueydan Drainage District Patrick V. Hair Leon P. Broussard Adrian D. LeJeune Clyde P. Reese Jr.

Doris P. Lougon Note, From pg. 1 attorney rescinded his request and his salary will remain at $400 plus $75 per hour thereafter. The budget contains funds for computer, air condition and duct replacements, pump for Simon Addition and a third pump for the old part of town, set salaries at $1200 per month for all firemen, the revenues and disbursements for building the Community Center and acquisition of property. I want to thank the council members again for their service and to work together for continued progress in the future.

At this time I am proud to announce that the new Dollar General will be soon opening their store on First Street. I reserve my right under the Lawrason Act to present an amended budget if necessary. Thank you, Manson J. Saltzman Mayor of Gueydan Bingo game crawfish boil The D.C. Bound Students are announcing a fun-filled day for the whole family on Sunday, March 28, beginning at 11 a.m.

at Gueydan Duck Festival Park. T's Cooking Express will serve three pounds of hot, fresh, boiled crawfish with potatoes and corn for $8. These orders may be taken to go or eaten under the pavilion on the grounds. Cold drinks will be sold, along with many sweets from the sweet shop. Those attending may bring their own ice chests and may fill them up.

The "Cow Pattie Bingo" will begin sometime a round 1 p.m. Chances for the Bingo are $10 per square. Prizes for the Bingo are as follows: first place, $500; second, $350, and third, $150. Those persons who have not been contacted by any D.C. Bound Student about this fund raiser and are interested in either a square or an order of crawfish should contact Judy LeBlanc or R.L.

Lopez at 536-9853 or 536-6371. Live entertainment provided by Jo Jo Red accompanied by Bobby Broussard will keep the place rocking with Zydeco and Blues. All proceeds will go toward the D.C. Bound Students end of the year trip to Washington, D.C. VINCENT Funeral Home, Inc.

VINCENT FUNERAL NOME "Thank You For Placing Your Trust In Us" 311 4th St. Gueydan 536-6124 Jesse Owens six weeks principal's list Principal Ned Richardson has an- -Third grade, Hannah Vice. nounced the list of students who are --Fourth grade, Stephanie Leon the principal's list for the fourth pretre and Katrina Rizzuto. six weeks. --Fifth grade, Errin Lounsberry, Students who have earned a 4.0 and Jada O'Blanc.

grade point average include: Students who have earned a 3.0 to --First grade, Samuel Alvarez, 3.99 grade point average include: Lacey Bonvillion, Cody Bourque, --First grade, Blake Lougon, John Kendra Cormier, Kesha Cormier, Venissat, Dylan Smith, Skyler Phillip Crochet, Jordan Guillory, Gotte, Datie Richard, and Kelli Caleb Hebert, Kegan Lepretre, Carl Simon. Marceaux, Cody Martin, Brandon -Second grade, Gabriel Fluitt, Mayeaux, Sydney Melancon, Mace Mouton, Jordan Freeland, Leelyn Miller, Gabrielle Mayers, Kelsey Hartwell, Robert Meaux, Molly Puckett, Hannah Theriot, Alyssa Saporito, Corey Suire, LyndAngelle Venissat and Shaley sey Broussard, Andrew Dupuis and Woods. Raven Maxile. -Second grade, Rebecca Abshire, --Third grade, Maranda Bourque, Todd Breaux, Danielle Richard, Corey Melancon, Phillip Broussard, Brooklyn Savoe, and Hilary Theriot. Katie Darby, Jordon LeJeune, Scott LeJeune, Lance Monceaux, Tamara Prejean, Bryce Hebert, Lea Hebert, Obituaries Byron Plaisance, Felicia Abshire, Caitlin Kibodeaux, Kandee McDa- Edward "Moot" Broussard Funeral services were held for Edward "Moot" Broussard, 88, who died March 6, at 11:50 p.m.

at American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, at St. Peter Catholic Church, with Rev. Grady Estilette officiating.

Burial was in the Gueydan Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, the former Hazel Trahan of Crowley; a son, Alphonse C. Broussard of Eclectic, Alabama; two daughters, Joyce Ponds of Georgetown, Texas and Gertie Courville of Maringouin; a brother, Roy Broussard of Gueydan; 14 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. Mr. Broussard was preceded in death by his parents, Moise Broussard and Marie Hanks; a son, Eugene Broussard; two brothers, Dewey and Bascum Broussard; three sisters, Gladys Robin, Agnes Foreman and Hazel Trahan; his first wife, Cleoma Bertrand; a grandson, Ronnie Broussard; a great grandson, Robert Courville; a great great grandson, Cary Spenser Blanchard, and two sonslaw, Allen Courville and J.E.

Chaisson. Vincent Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Peter, From pg. 1 baptismal certificates, immunization records, social security numbers. Transfer students need records from previous schools.

St. Peter does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or ethnic origin in its admission policies. A Rose For You! This week's rose was presented to: Lou Lemaire From The Gueydan Journal and The Gift Box Flowers "Because We Care" niels, Britney Mouton, and Chyna Mouton. --Fourth grade, Allison Hargrave, Bryce Smith, Leah Wiggins, Katie Richard, Hydi Romero, and Cole Stelly. --Fifth grade, Tobie Boudreaux, Jordan Reed, Eric Deshotel, Christopher Lege, Samuel Fluitt, Tori Hair, Katie Istre, William Baker, Lance Touchet and Molly Trahan.

-Reading room, Khadon Wilson and Rya Mier. Briefs, From pg. 1 31. Prints should be brought to the Morse City Hall or Gale Roche Smith in Gueydan. No paper? Persons who have not received newspaper delivery by 8 a.m.

Thursday mornings should call 536-7765 and leave message on Circulation Manager Bobbi Richey's answering machine. She will deliver one as soon as possible. Clean-up, fix-up It's time now to begin cleaning up streets, yards, sidewalks, fences, posts and hauling junk out of the alley and back yards. The end of March is the time for Clean City judges to arrive. It isn't too early to begin clean-up say the Gueydan Garden Club members.

Signs logos Any club or organization wishing to display their signs or logos on the Duck Festival signs outside the city limits may contact Cynthia Petry at 536-9981 after 6 p.m. or Judy LeBlanc to make arrangements. Bank replicas The Gueydan Museum For Health Insurance Check First With Linda Helo, 788-3067 or 783-4091 506 East Front St. Crowley, La. RABIES CLINIC Dr.

Jeffery Artall, DVM will be at Place: Gueydan City Hall Date: March 13, 1999 Time: 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Acadia Animal Clinic, Inc. Hwy. 13 Crowley 783-7642 Blast from the past Did you recognize these Gueydan gunfighters in last week's those who did not, they are Terry Beard, left, and Tommy building replicas may be purchased at The Gueydan Journal office for $45 each.

City Hall replicas The Gueydan Museum Association is taking orders for the new City Hall building replicas to add to the miniature town collection. The City Hall replicas will be in sometime in June. Centennial Coins The Gueydan Centennial Commemorative Coins may be purchased at Gueydan City Hall. The silver coins are $30 each and the gold ones are $40 each. Centennial meetings Committee the 1999 Gueydan nial will meet every Tuesday of the Gueydan City Hall All interested persons also invited to attend.

Matthews Son Funeral Home Monument Company "We Honor All Burial Policies' Varieties Of Monument Styles To Granite Jobs 514 2nd St. Gueydan 536-9377 SAVINGS 000 We wrote the book on savings pians BANK OF GUEYDAN 111 Main St. FDIC 536-9203 Member Federal Reserves System.