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THURSDAY MARCH 28, 2002 PAGE 4, SECTION I THE BUNKIE RECORD LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Remembering a very special lady FROM THE RECORD BOOKS Louisiana: The State We're In By Dan Juneau part of her. She was always seeking information as to their whereabouts, their accomplishments, tlteir families, etc. If there were a misfortune in the community of Morrow or surrounding community, you could always count on Evelyn Pickett doing her part. She would come by to pray with you, and pay her respect; once again, it did not matter about the race, ethnic background or religious affiliation, she would be there. Her presence, one time or another, has touched many in the community.

The small community of Morrow, located at the very Northern end of St. Landry Parish, has experienced a great loss for a great historian has made her transition. May her kindness and generosity live on among the great families left behind in our town. May she rest in peace as the sweet memories remain in our hearts. Ester Scott Baile Morrow, Louisiana Dear Editor: Mrs.

Evelyn Pickett performed her "gwnl Samaritan" duties often, and never looked back for anything in return. She would share her knowledge and information with you, with a Mrs. Pickett would see the individual, not the color of your skin. Whatever she could get her hands on; reading materials, souvenirs, post cards, news articles, rest assured she shared it with others in the community, in the schiHtls, and in various organizations affiliated. To name a few, the St.

Landry Retired Teachers Association and the Silver Society Group of Bunkie. It did not matter if she would meet you in the grocery store, in the post office, at the school, or at the scluxl board office in Opelousas, she shared whatever she thought, "you might be interested" in reading. Accomplishments made by the children she had taught during the years of her leaching career, remained 50 Years Ago From March 28, 19S2 The famed Northwestern State College tumbling and trampoline teams, coached by John Piscopo, will put on an exhibition show Tuesday, April I in Haas Auditorium. The group consists of 12 performers. Duels of the dominos will be set up along Main Street in Chcneyville May 9 and 10 in the first annual state-wide domino tournament.

Regarded as the "national sport" of Chcneyville, the game has thousands of advocates throughout the slate, and more than 200 persons are expected to enter, according ut Falvie Anderson, festival chairman. A bale of cotton will lie presented to the winner and other typical prizes of the area will be awarded in the tournament. A very special event for April 13 40 Years As av n. )o tout From March 29, 1962 Off the Tracks Byjacquie Nibert Columnist Six months later Six months have passed since America was jolted to the reality that war and suffering could occur on our shores as well as in foreign nations. What has the September 1 1 awakening taught us since that time? The first and perhaps most important lesson is that, in a time of crisis, we still have the ability to come together as a nation.

As the smoke rose over Manhattan, Northern Virginia, and Pennsylvania, we stood as Americans angry at the attack launched against us and committed to rooting out those who intentionally kill the innocent to "advance" their cause. Americans will never forget the events of September II but, more importantly, they will never forget the unified response of the nation to those events. From a military standpoint, the wide public support for President Bush's war on terrorism has confirmed the nation's commitment to unite behind the Commander-in-Chief. There were no protests to speak of as American military men and women entered Afghanistan, only prayers for and pride in them as the campaign began. Doubts about our military's ability to handle the hostile environment in Afghanistan were quickly replaced with awe over the accomplishments of such a small detachment of warriors in a mountainous nation the sie of Texas.

The strategy of not deploying huge American and allied ground forces early on was heatedly debated in some circles. But the ability of our special forces to coordinate Afghan militia attacks and target air strikes with precision not only led to quick success, it also successfully minimized American casualties. From an economic standpoint, recovery from lite September 1 1 attacks has been amazing. Much of the nation's economy came to a screeching halt as air travel stopped in the wake of terrorism. With business travel curtailed and tourism undermined, employment plummeted, leading some analysts to predict a long-term recession for an already weak economy.

Those prognosticators didn't factor in the strength of our free enterprise system and the character of American entrepreneurs and workers. Talk of a deep recession in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks has now turned into a debate about whether a recession really occurred From the standpoint of politics, pundits are still analyzing the impact of September II. Certainly President Bush's popularity soared after the attacks. The nation rallied around him and found confidence and comfort in his handling of the attacks and their aftermath. Fleeted officials of all parties and ideologies got a bounce in the polls.

Partisanship evaporated in Congress for several months (but is now returning in full force). Perhaps the aspect of September 1 1 that still remains most in doubt is the safety of air travel. The events of that day exposed the weakness of our air security system. The current system obviously still has gaps, as numerous incidents since September II have pointed out. The great debate in Congress over whether airport security should be taken over by the public sector or remain in private hands ended with the public sector in control.

Whether the new system will instill confidence in the traveling public remains to be seen. All in all. America has responded strongly and positively to the terrorism visited upon us. In a real sense, we may never live again in the world we knew heftire September 1 1. But we have also proven as a nation that we can rise up to meet the unexpected, and we can reach f.ir and strike hard to punish those who would harm us.

Emme's hats featured is a hot pink velvet cloche with a crystal pin and a self hat pin. A Mr. John, Jr. shown is of vanilla satin with a flat front bow. Also to be coveted is a Christian Dior designed peacock colored cloche.

Reservations may be made at (he Bailey by Apnl 8th. A buffet luncheon and a drink will be served. Spotlighted at the luncheon will be recipes of Lee Bailey, world famous chef who grew up in Bunkie and whose parents owned the Bailey Hotel. You'll also be treated to the music of John Ray and may win one of the wonderful door prizes. This is a very special occasion for Bunkie.

You won't believe how creative these ladies are and what fun you'll have. Reserve your place NOW. Phone 346-7 III. And speaking of hats, do you remember the Jr-Sr banquet of 1946 where Raymond Sabalini did a dance a la Carmen Miranda complete with a lowering hal of fruit'! Unforgettable The appendix and tonsils and adenoids seem to be useless and can be why can't we do the same for sinuses, do they serve any purpose except to drip and A recent editorial in (he Morning Advocate about the proposed Miss. River Bridge at St.

Francisville lo Hwy. I calls the section east of the river the "outback of Avoyelles. He does say it will give easier access to Alcxandna. Off the "Net. We can do nogreat things, only small things ith great Mother Teresa Elegant, ultra-creative and fun describe the Spnng Luncheon to be held on Saturday, April 13th at the Bailey Hotel.

A group of friends will fill the lobby and Magnolia Room with retro hats for all occasions. Retro is 'hot and vintage hat fashions reflect the trend. Boaters, toques, broad brims, cloches and Breton styles from the eras of millinery fashions will be featured at Hats for a Cure from 1 1 to 2. The cost is $20.00 with half of that amount (tax deductible) going toward research for a cure for cancer. The silent auction ill see such styles as a bridal cap and cocktail fancies adorned with beads, feathers, bows, sequins, veils, fruits and flowers, many of them "name" originals.

Lily Dache' and Mr. John often trimmed their millinery with "self" hat pins the pin tips covered with the hat material. Many of the bonnets for sale will have these pins, as well as the original boxes and price tags. Finnic, a designer for Adotpho, has several hats on view. Hattie Carnegie is represented as well as John Fredericks, Mr.

John. Jr. and Irene of New York. Models will premiere segments of the show which include; Red. White and Blue, The Bride, Hollywood Legends, Romance, Garden Party.

France, and After Five. Due of Spiritual solution to peace By MARGARET JARREAU Columnist Municipal League vice-president Hury Gagnard has been appointed to solicit the remaining $1,700 for a city park site lo be next to the city swimming pool. Winners in the Bunkie Elementary Science Fair were Tracy Hall, Billy Blalock, Cheryl Dubroc, Loiiann Baines and Walter Earnest. Also Sue Couvillion, Carolyn Chatelain. Warren Fisher, Nelson Lee, Samuel Stone, Belmont Townsend Scott Bowie and Hill Baines.

A near-disaster was avoided Sunday at 2:20 a.m., as a flaming automobile, which had rolled near a home, was extinguished by htcal firemen. The car, owned by Mrs. Ola Ducote, was parked in her driveway Saturday at 10:10 p.m. by a youth. Billy Ray Redmon.

who h.ul used the car. According lo police, the heat had kicked off the starter, causing the car lo roll toward the house. A chicken coop stopped the car from reaching the house. The entire inside of the car was gutted. Since the engine was not burned, police theorized the damage was done by a burning cigarette.

Another type of fire resulted in injury to Mosley Ponthier. Two of his fingers were severely burned when vapors from a can of glue he was using to glue a cotin-tertop ignited from the pilot light on the stove. 30 Years Ago From March 30, 1972 Raleigh Jeansonne of Bunkie caught a six pound bass Sunday al Spring Bayou. He used a Bass Caller. Two incumbent mayors in Avoyelles were re-elected Saturday.

Simmesport Mayor Leo Ehrhardl and Plaucheville Mayor Darrell P. Lemoine. Showing at the Bailey Theatre March 3 1 and April I "Murphy't War." starring Peter O'Tuole and The Ghost and Mr. Chicken," starring Don Knotts. Showing April 2 and 3.

"Play Misty for Me," starring Clint Eastwood. Coming next week Sean Conncry as James Bond, Agenl 007, in "Diamonds are Forever." Si. Anthony's students Donna Keller and Kim Williber won first place in the Avoyelles Soil and Water Conservation District contest. They will enter the state competition May 6. 20 Years Ago From April 1, 1982 A large Texas based waste disposal equipment firm has signed a 60-day option to acquire the Albertsoti Manufacturing, property on the Evergiecn Highway.

Ducan Equipment plans lo spend $200,000 lo upgrade the building, and hire 85-1 10 male employees, about 30 40 of them being lac-lye welders. Two candidates in Saturday's city council election said Monday that Bunkie 's council should reapportion itself. Candidates Sieve Sheppard and Don Trucker advocated reapportionment because stale law requires it. 10 Years Ago From March 26, 1992 Lawrence Albert Towsend of Bunkie, and Jjub liwin Gauthier of Cottonport are among 423 students named lo La. Tech't winter quarter President's List.

Newly elected State Representative Charlie Riddle spoke to the gifted and talented children of Avoyelles Parish last week at Bunkie School. Riddle and Bunkie City Judge James Mixon spoke on the laws and court system in Louisiana. Wesley Hamilton Brynt, Mm of Leonard and Bevetly Chanter of Bunkie, recently enlisted in the U.S. Army. (Picture) Members of the Bunkie Lkms Club, Craig Pujol, Dr.

Paul LaPotnt, Sieve Gremillion anil I red Fogleman. looked over the dugouts at the Steve Sheppard Park, formerly Easts Je Park. The Lions tub paid lo have the dugouts concreted and they were looking over the project after the job was completed. Kathy Arno. Store Manager of the Bunkie Wal M.ut, recently announced the selection of Mtstic Juneau of llessmer as the IW2 recipient of the $1000 Wat Marl Foundation community scholarship.

Mistie Juneau, a senior at Bunkie High School and a resident of llessmer, plans to attend Louisiana Slate University al Alexandria. Smart Shopper savings at Big Star: Fresh Catfish fillets Fresh Green Cabbage, 4 lbs. for $1 .00, Hyde Park sliced bacon A'k 12 or pm kaee. Community Coffee 2 for 15 00. A.

select heavy beef boneless nmnd steak $1.79 per Kraft I'aikay margarine 2 for $1.00. LrU Have a news tip? Call 346-7251 was a long bench where students sal and waited for their turn. There were hooks on that bench and while he waited he read one of litem. The book re-enforced his belief of wasted energy and the misconception nnst people have of doing things just because everybody else does. With the bat, up of his newly acquired confirmation, he walked into the principal's office with confidence.

St I gather, he saw lite leaf collection as he sees worry a waste of energy. I fell asleep before fie got to the spiritual solutions but I know what the Bible suggests. It states that we are to worry about nothing. It won't add a day to our life. Il won't gain us a thing.

If anything, worry will rob me and you of today the present. Think about how many times we worry about things that never happen. What a waste of energy that is! God already knows what tomorrow will bring and He loves us more than we will ever know or understand. All we need to do is trust Him. Therefore, go ahead and enjoy your life hile GoJ works on your problem.

(I like Dave Meyer's ptultno-phy) Ca.l all your tares upon Him for He ares for you. fht not fret or be unuous about an thing but in every tin umsUm in everything, in prayer ami tupplua-turn, with thanksgiving, cmtinue to make your ann knonn to GoJ. And God's peat hu is mm greater tkin we ill ever urulerstand will keep your heart unJ your mind still and at re U. And for the ret, nhtilsoever is true, haloeer is pure, whatsoever is lovely, is of good rrpttrt, if there be any virtue, if there be anything worthy vf praise, set your mind on these. The other night, while scanning through channels on TV, I came across a program on PBS.

I caught only a short portion of the program but I was impressed with what 1 heard. The subject nutter was peace and the speaker. Dr. Wayne Dyer, was offering spiritual solutions. He explained how our relationships with people come from our thoughts about them.

If our thoughts are good, (Kir relationships will be good. And of course, if our thoughts about people are not good, our relationships will reflect thoe negative thoughts. I remember teachings we received years ago in church about sin originating in our minds. We were taught it's there (in our minds) sin needs to be arrested (slopped and chased off.) In parallel to this teaching. Dr.

Dyer told his listeners thai i problem is not a problem until it reaches our minds. So true. Dr. Dyer also lolJ a story ah ml a lime in high school when his biology teacher had assigned a leaf collection to every student. Because of some family problems he was experiencing at home and because he viewed the assignment at a waste of lime, he refused lo ctmiply Well, he was sent to the principal's office by the biology teacher.

In the hall adjoining the principal's office Fouiklcd July, I8H8 as the Bunkie Blade by Tanner and Marvil Published as the Bunkie Record since 18 Mm- in Our Second Century vf Servke to the People of Bunkie Published every Thursday by The Avoyelles Publishing Company at 6)7 tvergreen lUy. P. O. Box 179 Bunkie, La. 71)22 Office Hours: tUun Monday-Friday rhontM-725l Fa(JIS) J44-72SJ Garland Forman Editor Margaret Staff Writer Jacqute Nibcrt Columnist Dr.

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$27.00 per year outside parish. $11 (X) prr year out of stale (sales tax included). Single copy 50 cents. Council From Page 1 have bored under the evergreen Highway. A business owner is looking at opening a business and needs both the water and sewage for that development and any future development.

DOTD would have lo approve the request. Hie court-cil gave Mayor Gerard Moreau permission lo get three bids and lake get a permit from the tiate. The project is expected lo cost the city over $1 1.000. The Council congratulated the Bunkie High School Basketball learn on its season. The Panthers were the stale runner up in Class AAA basketball.

Councilman Bruce Coulon wanted a complete list of auxiliary officers. Chief CandcIIa lold Coulon dial a complete list is posted in the Police Department and that he could go and get a copy of the list. Councilman Albert Kelly wasn't against the hiring of Lafleur but had other concerns. He said there are policemen on the force who "are not doing what they are suppose to do." In other business, the council studying making a sewage and water line available to the south tide of Evergreen Highway. They are looking at a six-inch water line and eight -inch sewage line, which would.