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Pegs 12, The Daily Review, Morgan City, Friday, August 18, 2006 Arthur announcement Election in Calcasieu fi Berwick Recreation Committee and the Parish Mental Health and Substance Abuse Board. I previously served as the parish chairman for Boy Scouts, chairman for the local American Red Cross Chapter, president of Berwick Dixie Youth Baseball and the Parish 911 Communications District Board. "I have lived in Berwick for 35 years. I am married to the former Markeita Rodriguez. We are the parents of Duval III, and Mrs.

Kenneth (Ellie) LaCoste, and we have a grandson, Cameron LaCoste. We are also members of the Berwick First United Methodist Church. "I have devoted my life to public service and, in doing so, I have listened to your problems and concerns and done everything possible to resolve them. I promise to work hard for you and keep Berwick the kind of place we like to call home. Please consider me as you cast your vote on Sept.

30." (Continued from Page 1) deepwater channel for our river, and insuring that our municipal infrastructures (schools and utilities) will be able to handle our future growth. "I feel I have the experience that will be needed to help lead our town. I am a graduate of Nicholls State University. I previously served Berwick as your police chief, retiring two years ago. I am presently serving as the parish Homeland Security Officer and as the Emergency Management Supervisor.

I also worked for the St. Mary Pariah Sheriff's Office as the department's chief deputy. I am a veteran; having served over 26 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. I presently hold the rank of sergeant major, which is the highest enlisted rank in the Army.

I serve on many Boards and Committees, some of which are the Berwick Housing Authority, Aucoin last rites Monday Rachel G. Aucoin May 31, 1943 -Aug. 17,2006 Rachel G. Aucoin, 63, a resident of Morgan City and native of Bayou La Batre, passed away Aug. 17, 2006, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City.

She was a Pentecostal by faith. Rachel was the daughter of Rachel Givens and the late Charles M. Givens Sr. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, from 10 a.m.

until 2 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. in the Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Irvin J. Aucoin her mother, Rachel Givens; one sister, Mickie Crawford and her husband, Jack, of Coden, one brother, Charles M. Givens Jr. and his wife, Marcia, of Irvington, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close family friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Irvin J.

Aucoin and her father, Charles M. Givens Sr. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with the arrangements. r'izedamove. "Tonight all we're doing is what the constitution requires, and that' is calling an election," Smith said.

Pinnacle has not said where it plans to locate the other gaming license. The board gave it 75 days to decide. Port Allen and Baton; Rouge are potential sites. Robicheaux rites Saturday Mary "Nanny" Robicheaux, 91, resident of Morgan City and native of Belle River, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006.

Visitation will be Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Mary is survived by her son, Floyd Robicheaux Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Bayou Vista; her daughj tor, Emma McCleary and her huaS band, Terry, of Morgan City; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchiW dren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Ethel Jamieson of Pinckney, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and two sisters. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City been entrusted with the arrangements. BUS DRIVER TRAINING A 30 hour pre-licensing CDL training beginning Saturday, Aug.

19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, Centerville. Classes continue Monday-Friday, Aug. 21-25, 6-9 p.m.

and Saturday, Aug. 26, by appointment with the instructor. PHS OPEN HOUSE Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m., school cafeteria. Parents given student schedules and go through an abbreviated daily schedule to meet staff members and become acquainted with courses being taken by their children.

Parents or guardians only should attend. WYANDOTTE Elementary open house Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. BJHS OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m.

AGU EVERETT STREET Gallery, 201 Everett Morgan City, closed week of Aug. 21-25, in preparation for its upcoming show. Gallery reopen for registration only for the Artists Guild Unlimited 43rd Annual Judged Show and Sale on Saturday, Aug, 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. NOT TONIGHT Morning Glory Ministries is not hosting revival services tonight, as incorrectly posted in Thursday's newspaper.

Services were held last week. BOOK SIGNING Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Cover to Cover, 630 Front Morgan City, with Cajun author Michael A. Heck's first edition book "Dancing with the Angels." Portion of book sales donated to Muscular Dystrophy and St.

Jude's Foundation. Get well soon Ms. Elaine from your friends at the paper Happy fourth birthday Lindsey Mooney, love, Dad, Mom and siblings Happy "Sweet 16" birthday Lacie Hotard, love, Mom, Dad and Lindsay A very special happy "4-0" birthday Angie Burke from family and friends, hope you have many more Happy 82nd birthday Frances Coleman from family and friends Happy birthday Johnny, love, Pat, Tammy and Amanda Happy birthday Helen Autin from your co-workers Happy birthday Hailee Jo Madise from Mom and family Happy birthday A. J. from little brother (aargh) (Continued from Page 1) Pinnacle-Harrah'8 deal altogether and keep both licenses in the parish.

"What we're really concerned about is losing a riverboat license," Moss said. "A riverboat license, we're looking at 1 ,500 jobs." Larry Orlansky, outside counsel for Pinnacle, said studies have shown that Sugarcane Bay would generate more revenue and create more jobs than the two Harrah's boats combined. "The notion that an approval by this Police Jury of an election call is somehow a death knell for 1,500 jobs in this area is really unfair and is inaccurate," Orlansky said. Orlansky said Sugarcane Bay will be a "substantial project that is going to make that area out there even more of a destination than it is now." "One of the conditions that was tagged on to that approval Tuesday was that the company invest $350 million in the project," he said. "They're not talking about just putting up a million dollars just to refurbish a boat and put it out on the water." Parish attorney Allen Smith said the Police Jury does not have the power to force or prevent a move of a casino license.

He said the state constitution requires the parish to "let the people decide" once the Gaming Control Board has autho- Melancon at Chamber event U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon will speak at the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce's monthly general membership luncheon Wednesday. Melancon will be up for re-election in November for Louisiana's Third Congressional District.

The luncheon will last from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Perry Flying Center will be the event sponsor, Chamber Executive Director Donna Meyer said.

Reservations can be made by faxing 348-0771 before noon Monday. Reservations will cost $15 per person. Schexnider rites pending Dennis Stephen Schexnider, 50, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou Vista, died Monday at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He is survived by his mother, Marie Schexnider of Bayou Vista; and two brothers, Danny Schexnider of Stephensville and Don Schexnider of Scott. He was preceded in death by his father, two sisters, one brother and two half-sisters.

Funeral services were pending at press time. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with the arrangements. Happy birthday Grandma Lois Fryou, love, the Hotards Happy birthday Maurice Givens, we love you, family and friends Happy birthday Kirk Guillory from Joel, Jennifer and the kids Happy birthday Jimmy Lemoine love, all your family and friends Happy birthday to my wonderful husband Matt Scott, love, Marche and kids Happy birthday Jerry from family and friends Happy birthday Trent Hillen, love, Mom, Dad and brothers Happy birthday Saturday to Keta Jones and happy birthday Sunday to Zenobia Broussard from Gwen Hawkins Happy birthday Sunday to Cynthia Ballet and Shirley Delco from friends and family Happy 14th birthday Sunday to D'angelo Williams from your mom Devone, sister Ciara and Paw Paw Sonny, may God bless you and we love you Happy birthday Sunday to Jamie Lemoine from your godchild Zachary Happy birthday Sunday to Kentrelle Jamaar Butler from Asha Belated happy birthday Shane Leonard from Joel, Jennifer and the kids Congratulations Micah Crochet and the 2006 Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps on your first place victory at the DCI World Championship finals in Madison, Aug. 12, love, family and friends. NEW YORK (AP) Petroleum cash prices Thursday compared with Wednes day prices.

Rachel G. Aucoin Thu. Wed. Reflntd Products Mary "Nanny" Robicheaux Fuel oil No. 2 NY 1.9075 1.9494 (Paid Notice) Gasoline unl prem 2.3091 2.3556 Gasoline unl 1.9491 1.9956 Prices provided by Dow Jones Markets Petroleum Crude Grades Saudi Arabian Lgt 67.61 68.61 North Sea Brent 71.21 72.70 West Texas Inter.

70.07 71.90 Light LA Sweet 72.78 74.05 Alaska Slope 68.76 70.59 Prices Sbbl Raw Products Natural Gas 6.73 7.01 Prices Smmbtu HARGRAVE Funeral Home MR. JOE HARGRAVE 1031 Victor II Blvd. Morgan City, Louisiana 985.384.8605 (24 HOURS A DAY) dedicated to- ni Richard Lejeune ManagerDirector Lane Hudson Director Joe Hargrave DirectorConsultant Jackson last rites Monday Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Landry Jackson, 62, a native of Ricohoc and a resident of Patterson for the past 30 years, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at 1:55 a.m. at Lafayette General Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband of six years, Jerry Jackson of Patterson; one son, Kenneth DeSilvey and his wife, Maureen, of Flower Mound, Texas; one daughter, Cheryl Kirby of Lin-dale, Texas; one stepson, Kim Jackson and his wife, Karen, of Flower Mound, Texas; three brothers, Roy Landry and his wife, Ola Mae, of Patterson, Gerald Landry and his wife, Glenda, of Greenville, and Harry Landry and his wife, Leila, of Centerville; three sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Braud and her husband, Gerald, of Centerville, Victoria "Vicky" Parr and her husband, Roy, of Baldwin, and Nell Hopkins (who raised Beth) and her husband, Huey, of Char-enton; two special nieces (who she was raised with like a sister), Kim Smith of Franklin, and Jeri St. Blanc of Charenton; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Duval Landry and Myrtle Bourgeois Landry; one sister, Marian King; one brother-in-law, Jay King; and a special nephew (who was like a brother to her), Douglas Hopkins. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Sunday, Aug. 20, from 6 p.m.

to 9 p.m. at Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson. Visiting will resume Monday, Aug. 21, at the Bayou Vista Baptist Church from 8:30 a.m. until time of service.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. at Bayou Vista Baptist Church, with Bro. Bobby Powell officiating. Interment will follow in the Teche Baptist Church Cemetery in Centerville.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson. 9BtHt gggggsjii First Baptist Church MORGAN CITY Invites You To Worship With Us This Lord's Day! ah SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 A.M. A.M. WORSHIP: 10:45 A.M. "The Parable of the Kingdom P.M.

WORSHIP: 6:00 P.M. "What Does It Take To Believe?" ALL SERVICES INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF FROM THE STAFF AT Hargrave Funeral Home and Your Loving Wife Bernice WE WISH YOU A HAPPY 83 BIRTHDAY Loo Forward To Many More In The Future! FOR OVER 34 YEARS You continuously devote your ufflaSft 13813 sjfc t.uti compassion, dedication and tireless service to our local families community! 99 WW 33 jpffigTTrT' VjJ 985.384.8605 Elizabeth Landry Jackson (24 HOURS A D.O) 1031 Victor UBlvd. Morgan City, Louisiana (Paid Notice).