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K'ljjf1 I UN THE OAKDALE JOURNAL uiiUhkliM, 9. USEE Parish resident cries 'fowl' By BARBARA DOYLE Editor lawyer. I'm at an age when I don't feel like fighting anymore. I feel I should be protected by the government." District Attorney Doug He-bert advised Seymour to seek help from the Justice of the Peace who could garnish wages and seize property to pay for damages to Seymour's property. "I'm not interested in this man's money." Seymour stated.

"I want him to keep the guineas off my property. I'm after equal protection under the law." The Jury sympathized with Seymour, but offered no suggestions. Seymour said he felt the jury could pass an ordinance protecting himself and other homeowners who face the same problem. On a lighter note. Juror Sonny Weatherford left fellow jurors and the audience In (See PARISH, Page 9) erty dispute with the man.

Seymour's letter reads In part: "I am 70 years old and my wife is 67 years old. I am a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. We are retired on Social Security. We are God fearing, law abiding, tax paying working people and we have a problem." Seymour said he has talked to the district attorney, sheriff and parish administrator, and none of them could help him. Seymour said he doesn't understand why when laws force people to control their dogs, sheep, hogs, horses, and cattle if they impose on other people's property.

"I think it's a shame that as a citizen and taxpayer In this parish, I will have to take the little money I have saved over the years for my wife's, and my last medical bills and funeral expenses to hire a The Allen Parish Police Jury spent a major portion of their time Monday night hearing about problem guineas and mischievous beavers. A millage for the Fair Association was also voted on. District 5 resident Percy Seymour presented the Jury with a letter requesting help with a neighbor's guineas. According to Seymour, the fowls have been destroying his garden and flowerbeds for four years now. He said he has contacted his neighbor on three occasions and asked him to restrain his guineas, but the man refuses to do so.

The owner of the guineas was never identified by name during the meeting, but Seymour said he had just won a prop Radio station erects tower By BARBARA DOYLE Editor while it was empty and burned the carpet, busted windows, stole the air conditioner, took the sink and the trap under it, and generally defaced the property. The church used volunteer labor to clean up the building and grounds. "We acquired the property in April '93 and weVe been trying to get going ever since," Skaggs said. "We're very excited about having the radio station back' In Oakdale," said Mayor Bobby Abrusley. "It will provide an outlet for getting news out to the people quickly in an emergency." Baptist Church approximately $20,000 "Just to get on the air." Expenses so far have exceeded the expectations of church members and funds are depleted.

The church has set up a fund for donations to the radio station. The Oakdale radio station must be on the air by May 26 or risk losing their FCC license. Skaggs said the radio station has already had to file for an extension once and will probably be facing the same situation again. The extension is good for 90 days. Additional funds will have to be poured into extensive repairs on the building.

Vandals broke into the building With the erection of a new tower the old KREH radio station took another tiny step toward becoming operational. The 190 foot tower was built to specifications and Installed recently at a cost of "around $12,000." According to station manager Carol Skaggs the tower was delayed by wet weather because the land was low and heavy equipment could not get near the site. Skaggs said additional equipment for the station is needed and it will cost West Rainy Centennial Courtney LeJeune was prepared for LeJeune, sheltered in the museum wait the foul weather that plagued the Ober- ing for the rain to stop. (Staff photo by lin Centennial Celebration Saturday. Barbara Doyle) She and her parents, John and Kayla Council meets in record time By BARBARA DOYLE Editor iviii I CT r-v hlQf Ilk lr- l.

r-n areas and filing for damages every time it floods. lne ordinance mandates that new construction must be a certain height above flood level. A civil engineer or certified surveyor must certify the elevation. "There might be some liability on the city's part." Abrusley said. "When issuing building permits, the city has to make sure the property Is properly elevated, or the insurance company could come back and sue the city." The council tabled the issue to check with the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) and find out what position other towns and cities are taking.

The council accepted the bid of $17,833 from Scott Construction Equipment of Alexandria for a wood chipper Elsie Welch also requested another liquor license for the same reasons. Welch said she is applying lor video poker machines and wants them in an enclosed portion of Stop and Shop. Welch said she wants to avoid erecting a separate building for the machines. "If I can't see or control who goes In, then I don't want it," Welch said. The council approved her application pending the second advertisement in the paper and a 15 day notice posted in the window.

The mayor told the council they need to consider adopting the new Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance or the people inside city limits won't be able to purchase flood insurance. Abrusley said the ordinance is to prevent people from building in really low The Oakdale City Council met in a record session last Thursday night and whizzed through the agenda in about half an hour. The meeting also marked the second absence of Councilman Virgil Chamberlain, Sr. in 14 years on the council. Councilwom-an Charlene Bell was also absent.

Council members present approved another beer license for Jeanette Strother of Jeanette's. Strother said she plans to divide her building and enclose the video poker machines so they won't be visible to customers who only want to utilize the restaurant. Currently her license allows liquor with food only. 1 Jerry9 show? It appears from this photo that the Cook-Off Saturday. Their entry was a Leonard half of the Jerry and Leonard superb example of the culinary delights Show did the work while Jerry rested that awaited tasters and judges.

(Staff on his laurels. These guys represented photo by Barbara Doyle) one of 35 entries in the Great Gumbo Concert slated endorsing the efforts of the VFW to raise funds for disabled and needy veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans. Buddy Poppy Day will be observed Saturday. May 7. 1994.

Please stop and make a contribution to this worthy cause. Summer school set Summer school classes will be conducted at Oakdale High School from June 6 to July 29 for grades 9-12. All courses of high school graduates will be offered provided a sufficient number of students register for each course. A student may take only one unit during the summer, one full unit or two half units. Special arrangements are required for new credit courses no required courses may be taken for new credit.

Classes will begin at 7:45 a.m. Repeat courses are 3 hours and 15 minutes daily, new courses are 4 hours and 15 minutes dally. Book fair scheduled Oberlin Elementary Is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on May 9-13 from 8 a.m.-3:20 p.m. This reading event features the newest titles from over 70 publishers and presents students, parents and teachers a golden opportunity to see the latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books for young readers. Poppy Day arrives Mayor Bobby Abrusley signed a proclamation supporting Buddy Poppy Day and The Oakdale High School and Junior High music department will present a Spring Concert Thursday.

May 5 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Admission is $1 at the door. The Oakdale Jr. High Choir.

Oakdale High School Choir. Oakdale Jr. High Beginning Band. Oakdale Jr. High Band, and Oakdale High Band will all perform.

Among the selections the Jr. High Choir and High School Choir will present will be solos and ensemble pieces which were sung for District Festival as well as popular songs with choreography. Tourism touted May 2-8 is State Tourism Week. Members of the Allen Parish Tourism Commission will attend a conference in Baton Rouge and meet with the Lt. Governor and legislators to discuss tourism funding..