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DAILY WORLD TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2006 5 A DAILYW0RLD.COM TVibute Continued from Page 1A Bound ple with ideas concerning the memorial, or with information to offer are asked to attend committee meetings so members can include their wishes in the plan. Mason-Guillory said the committee meets every month July and AuguBt. She said anyone interested in learning when the next meeting will be held may call the St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Office on Creswell Lane in Opelousas and ask for her. Dupre said he cannot stress the importance of listing family members on the walks, so when others are visiting they will see the names, Dupre said.

"A lot of people go into tha service and disappear and we don't know where they went," he said. Link Savoie, a past state VFW commander and veteran of both Korea and Vietnam, said he looks forward to the day when the memorial is pleted and the parish at last has. a physical reminder of those men and women who served. "This memorial will pay homage to both those who did not return and others who left and returned to live in this parish," he said. "This memorial should be used as a dictionary of history to our youth, and in studying history they will be able to come to this spot and find the definition of patriotism, of loyalty and the names of the heroes who were killed in battle for the sole purpose of allowing freedoms for all of us to enjoy." Affairs representative Janice Brown said the memorial will provide people with a means of honoring and thanking the many veterans of St.

Landry Parish. "We have taken for granted the sacrifices they have made and for those we have forgotten," she said. "This will be a way to recognize and remember them. "We don't want to make the same mistakes we did with the Vietnam veterans. We want to say to all who put the uniform on, 'We appreciate you, we thank you and we honor Mason-Guillory presented a listing of names so far collected for inclusion on memorial walls.

Hurlin Dupre, committee member and veteran, said peo Greene Jr. is the pastor. This project is held every second Saturday of each month and everyone is invited to stop by and look for treasures. There will be plenty of items in a variety of sizes to choose from. For more information, call Maxie Lewis at 826-3571, 594-3974 or cell 351-1261, or Debra McClendon at 948-6033.

Plumbago plans art classes during July Plumbago Art Studio at the end of Kerr Street in Opelousas is registering for its July series of classes for children, teens and adults. For more information, visit the studio online at www.plumbagoartstudio.com or call 942-8372. Smart Discipline Workshop planned A Smart Discipline Workshop will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 11 at Calvary Baptist Church, 5962 La.

182 South, Opelousas. For more information or to register, call 594-0636. "He was a very civic-minded individual, a member of many charitable organizations," Auzenne said. "He was always helpful in anyway he could. He was a top-notch guy." Guillory was born in Lawtell, but the family moved to Opelousas while he was still quite young.

When World War II came around, he joined the then Army-Air Corps, serving until 1948. Elbert Guillory believes his brother's service with the military changed his life. "He was driven by a desire for fairness. His military experience played a role in that. He wanted what was right for every citizen," Guillory said.

As part of his fight for equality, he would file the first successful class action complaint in the nation on behalf Williams Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. Julius Guillory Funeral services for Mr. Julius Guillory, 79, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Nona Hodge Funeral services for Nona Hodge are incomplete at this time.

Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Timothy Montet, Dru Montet and Graham Montet, all of Lake Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Antoinette Montet; and brothers, Dennis Montet and Gerald Montet. Visitation will be today at the Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.

and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until time of services. A rosary will be recited today at 7 p.m. In his memory, donations may be made to the Lydia Cancer Association, Box 731, Lydia, LA 70569. Evangeline Funeral Home, 314 East St.

Peter New Iberia, (337) 364-1881, is in charge of arrangements. sent a written commitment from the racetrack confirming its intent to donate a portion of its Service Road frontage for location of the memorial. A design for the memorial includes a walking path around the memorial along with park-like plantings. "We want it to be a place of peace, a place of serenity, a place of reflection. We are hoping when you walk into the park you will say, Thank you God for my being born in Mason-Guillory said.

Committee member and parish Department of Veterans Guillory Continued from Page 1A With this law enforcement leadership role came another challenge and in 1970, Guillory helped found the National Organization of Black Law Executives. His younger brother, Opelousas attorney Elbert Guillory, said hishrother was a policeman's policeman. "He never raised his voice, never unholstered his weapon. He was proud of that," Guillory said. "He would use gentle persuasion to defuse situations." His longtime friend Dudley Auzenne called Guillory a wonderful man and a good friend.

Death notices Mary Colomb Funeral services for Ms. Mary Colomb, 65, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Earnest Davis Funeral services for Mr. Earnest Davis, 69, are incomplete at this time.

Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Eddie Fontenot Funeral services for Mr. Eddie Fontenot are incomplete at this time. Obituaries Glenn P. Montet iff NEW IBERIA Funeral services for Glenn P.

Montet will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in the Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia. The Rev. Barry Crochet, pastor of Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church, will conduct the services. Mr.

Montet, 57, a resident of New Iberia, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006, in the Southwest Medical Center of Lafayette. He was the food service manager at the Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club in Broussard and a board member of the Lydia Cancer Association and also had a love for his animals. Survivors include his sons, Jason Montet and his wife, Jodi, of Lake Charles, and Ty Montet, of Lake Charles; former wife, Sandra "Sissy" Montet, of Lake Charles; brother, Julius "Skip" Montet and his wife, Mary, of Opelousas; sisters, Patsy Comeaux and husband, Roland, of Lydia, and Laura Montet, of New Iberia; and grandchildren, Mi involved with the Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He would serve actively with the Knights of Peter Claver, being its Grand Knight for many years.

"He fully participated in every way. He would work the bingo games to raise money for students "Auzenne said. Holy Ghost Church will be the scene of Guillory's funeral, which is set for 1 p.m. Saturday. Visitation will be earlier that day at Williams Funeral Home.

Guillory leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Charity Morris Guillory; his brother Elbert and three sisters, Nettie Guillory Fontenot, Charlota Guillo ry and Naweta Guillory; and his daughter, Wanda Guillory Cailher and two grandchildren. a.m. to 10 p.m. today. Quirk Son Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.

Glenn Thompson Funeral services for Mr. Glenn Thompson are incom plete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Martha Vincent Funeral services for Mrs Martha Jackson Vincent, 88, are incomplete at this time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of sang at the nursing home.

She was a mighty prayer warrior. Many of her friends and relatives would often go to her in their need of prayer. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Cole and his staff; Hospice of Acadiana; hospice nurse, Dee Patin; social worker, Lisa Cdffery and Mrs. Lalonde's caregiver, Lorena Sam.

Survivors include her sister, Jeanette Stoute Guidry and her husband, Stanley Guidry of Arnaudville; her beloved nephew, Stanley Guidry of Arnaudville, and his children, Aaron Guidry, of Carencro, and Joshua Guidry, of Alabama; her beloved niece, Lisa Huval and her husband, Randy, of Arnaudville, and their children, Jamie and Amanda Huval, of Arnaudville; and her beloved pet dog, and a host of other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lalonde; four baby sons; her parents, Hulin and Ida Quebedeaux Stoute; and a brother, Joseph Melville Madness sale set for Saturday The Melville Woman's Club will sponsor the first Melville Madness Rummage bale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Nathaniel Episcopal Church, 500 First St.

in Melville. There will be toys, bikes, household appliances and more. Proceeds from the sale will help renovate the former church building (est. 1888), which recently was acquired by the Melville Woman Club. it you would like to donate items, call Pam Cannatella at 623-4650.

Bellevue Baptist plans clothing drive The Bellevue Street Baptist Church Usher Board's monthly clothing drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday in the church sanctuary, 326 Bellevue Street in Opelousas. The Rev. Joel Artist Continued from Page 1A "I loved the way art looks on a bare wall, so I began creating paintings for my own home," she said.

In no time, friends encouraged her career direction though purchases and promotion of her work. "Myra is a not only a really good friend, she is enormously talented," said Opelousas native Deyette Worley Dan-ford. "Her work is light and expressive. I think Myra's just growing in her work, so get in now while her work is very collectible." Danford and Laurie Reed, another friend of Williamson's, have between them 15 to 20 of Williamson's works. Reed, who curates for the New Orleans Ariodante Gallery, was responsible for helping Williamson with her first art showing three years ago.

Williamson's works continues to be shown and Bold at Ariodante. Now, she lives in the St. Francisville area in a home she designed and built Stoute. The family requested that visiting hours be observed from 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006, until 10 p.m.

at the church hall In Leonville. Visitation will continue today from 8 a.m. until time of service. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. women who I- '1 .1 of black officers in 1972 over matters of hiring and promotions.

Following that suit, he would be part of the team that negotiated with Gov. Edwin Edwards to establish changes in state police hiring practices. "That lawsuit created a climate for negotiations," Guillory said. "He and Edwards developed a close relationship. There was a lot of respect." Auzenne said Guillory was a quiet but consistent voice for equality for all.

"You won't see his name in the newspaper about a boycott or sit-in, but he did a lot of work behind the scenes," Auzenne said. After his retirement from the police force, Guillory devoted much of his time to the church, Auzenne said, becoming highly Barbara Johnson Funeral services for Ms. Barbara Johnson, 58, are incomplete at this time. Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Ovena Manuel EUNICE Funeral services for Mrs.

Ovena Labbie Manuel, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Quirk Son Funeral "Home Chapel here with burial in St. Paul Cemetery. Mrs. Manuel, a resident of Basile, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou.

Visiting hour8 will be observed from 9 Laura Stoute Lalonde LEON VILLE A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church In Leonville for Laura Stoute Lalonde, 76, who died Saturday, July 1,. 2006, in Arnaudville. Entombment will follow at St.

Leo the Great Mausoleum in Leonville. A hairdresser for 35 years, Mrs. Lalonde was faithful in attending church and volunteered for many church activities. She also attended rosary groups and Road 10 years ago. Williamson said her search for new venues to display and sell work came about out of need since Hurricane Katrina.

Along with a reduction in foot traffic at Ariodante, the gallery is having a hard time finding staff to work, so it has reduced its hours of operation to only weekends for the time being. "I called Dickie Breaux (owner of Cafe des Amis in Breaux Bridge) last month, and he told me about the Town Market and all that George Marks is doing in Arnaudville area," she said. Williamson attended the May potluck with three paintings in hand to show Marks and before the night was over, she sold two. It seems the two caught the eye of a collector from across the room. "I see this as a chance for me to show my work to people who never met me or seen my work before," Williamson said of the Saturday showing.

"I'm really excited about it all because this is kind of my old stomping grounds." Monday. To view on-line obituary, sign guest book and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, (337) 332-2111, is in charge of arrangements. In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Dwauna Marie "Dec" Benoit December 1982-Julji 4, 2004 We Lost You Jutt Two Yean Ago We lost you just two fears ago, A sorrow that still sings of all the tears and emptiness the bss of loved ones brings. Our sadness comes from missing you, and missihg wu from love, and love from all the five in you that we became part of, I Your love is stilt alive in us, we feel it ever new; our mournings filled with happiness by memories ofyou Sadly missed by your Mom, Dad, Sister, Brothers, In-laws, Family A Friends Proud of our state, proud of our country and proud to be an American. Let's thank all those men and made this day possible.

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