we were caught in the State budget
squeeze and have not moved as
expeditiously as desired.
We quite honestly cannot approach
this problem area from the stand-
point of a state assistance program
for construction, except in some
instances where cross over of State-
wide Drainage Program may dove-
tail into a project. It quite simply
must be viewed as a separate issue.
The role we can plan is to mobilize
the engineering expertise available at
, the state level, build upon that
limited personnel complement and
develop a systematic, logical ap
preach to problem solving.
Because of our limited personnel
complement, we can do this only on
a limited basis at this time. As you
are probably aware, we have devel-
oped a logical either/or decision
point program for the Amite/Comite
.... River Commission.
I am pleased to inform you that
Governor Treen has directed that we
"work into our program" a review of
the flooding problem on the Tangi-
pahoa River.
This office will review the flood
history and plot a frequency curve
We will review the hydrology and
hydraulics and study the flood pro-
file. Aerial photos and satellite
imagery that is available will be
utilized. With this information, we
will then develop preliminary flood
routing studies to develop prelimi-
nary solution concepts.
Please be assured that this in no,
way will affect Congressman Moore's
bill, HR 2775, for a more detailed
study of the problem by the Corps of
Engineers. Any information we
assimilate can be utilized by the
Corps. If the Corps studies do not
materialize, we will already have the
basis for concepts to solve the
problem.
Due to our work load, it will be a
few weeks before we can start the
study. The study will encompass a
: four to six months time frame. We
will be happy to present our findings
to an appropriate group in your area.
With kindest regards,
Police Juror
Bill Fleet appreciated
By W.F. "BILL" CHAPMAN
Ponchatoula residents Barbara
Knighten and Norma McKay joined
Hammond civic leader Charity Hess
and others in a special appreciation
day for Ward 7 - District 7 - Police
Juror William Fleet who is presently
running for re-election•
The event was held at the Greater
Rose Hill Baptist Church and had
some 1.500 in attendance. Greater
Ponchatoula's Marshal Gordon
Anderson (not presently running for
re-election) was on hand to show his
support• While other parish candi-
dates were invited, only sheriff
candidate Frank Edwards, coroner
candidate Vincent Cefalu, and state
representative candidate Mickey
Zatarain attended.
Why Should Fleet Be Appreciated?
Chapman: "This is an appreciation
day for you. What do people have to
appreciate that you've done?"
Police Juror Fleet: "I have served
them well in the Seventh District. I
have answered their phone calls: l've
taken care of things that I could with
the money available."
Chapman: "What do you mean by
that?"
Fleet: "Such as roads...when the
roads need grading or the ditches
need cleaning: if I could assist in
finding employment for people. I
tried to do that...just general things."
Face the Issue: Bankruptcy
Chapman: "You have to face the
issue...the police jury is .....
"bankrupt "" Is this someti.,n 9 thv',.
should be appreciative for J'
Police Juror [-:leer: 'Im no the
reason that thv police .iury zs bank-
rupt. The people are appreciative of
me because I've done what I could do
with the funds that were available to
me and tO my district "'
Chapman-In other words, you're
telling me that you weren't given the
• opportunity to take charge of the
', Police Jury finances?"
Fleet: "That's true. "
Chapman: "'So, in other words,
what (Jury President) Ronnie Bank-
ston has with his problems, that's his
problem--you don't want to get in-
volved in that?"
Fleet: "Definitely! l don't Want to get
involved with Ronnie's ... problems '"
Fleet went on to say that he wasn't
just being appreciated for his jury
activities but also for his community
and church work.
Jaycee's sponsor benifit
Darrell Williamson
Assistant Secretary
The Ponchatoula Jaycee's are cafeteria. It will consist of ribeye
cc: Honorable David C. Treen, sponsoring a benefit dinner for dinners fortwowithfreechampagne.
Governor. State of Louisiana; Hon- Muscular Dystrophy on Thursday, For further information contact
orable W. Henson Moore, U.S. August 18th, at 7:30 p.m. to be held Bruce Kinchen at 386-2632 or
Congressman, Sixth Dstrict; Col. at Southeastern Louisiana University Ronnie Perrin at 386-3016.
Robert C. Lee, Corps of Engineers.
N.O. District South Central Bell wins rate increase
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A federal judge ruled in Baton
Rouge today that the Louisiana
Public Service Commission must
reconsider an earlier order and allow
South Central Bell to put into effect
new rates that will produce an
additional $40.5 million in annual
revenues for the telephone company.
These revenues relate to accounting
changes, ordered by the Federal
Communications Commission, that
are designed to bring local telephone
companies' methods of recovering
business costs more in line with
those of competitive telecommunica-
tions companies• The new telephone
rates could raise residence and busi-
ness single line subscribers' local
service bills by an average of a little
more than $2 per month, depending
upon the rate structure ordered by
the LPSC.
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. Foreign & Domestic Cars"
South Central Belt had filed suit in
federal court for the additional reve-
nues in May, following the LSPC's
complete rejection of the company's
year-old request for a $238-million
rate increase, In June. U.S. District
Judge John V. Parker ruled that the
LPSC should allow Bell to recover
the revenues.
Early this month, however, the
LPSC granted the telephone com-
pany a $12.7 million annual increase
instead of the total amount originally
sought. Bell immediately returned to
federal court to recover the re-
mainderl and the $12.7 million
annual increase was postponed pend-
ing further hearings. Today's ruling
effectively grants South Central Bell
the full amount originally sought.
"We are gratified that Judge Parker
has made this ruling," said John
Pasqua, Manager for South Central
Bell. "In so doing, he has made it
possible for us to comply with the
FCC's ruling."
"However. it is important to under-
stand that these revenues constitute
only a small portion of our total
requirements. The major part of our
last rate request was designed to
cover the significant cost increases
we have experienced since our last
rate adjustment 2-I/2 years ago.
Accordingly. we will seek further
relief in the near future, in the state
courts and in new filings before the
Public Service Commission."
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THE PONCHATOULA TIMES AUGUST 1i,19
Robert Greer to retire fo from N.G.
Staff Report
The Citizen Soldier - a dedicated
professional serving community,
Irate and country. These-'ords best
describe Robert H. Greer ,Master
Sergeant to his reservists and princi-
pal Greet to his students.
On August 30, 1983, MSgt Greer
will retire from the Louisiana Air
National Guard, 236th Combat
Communications Squadron, Ham-
mend. after almost 25 years of
devoted service to the armed forces.
As principal of Perrin Jr. High,
Ponchatoula, Robert Greet devotes
his life to the education of our youth.
As MSgt Greer he devotes one
weekend a month and 15 days each
summer to the training of our states
reservists. His ability to combine
both military and civilian careers
successfully is a true example of
today's Guardsman.
MSgt Greer's military career began
in 1957 when he joined the U.S.
Navy and was assigned to the USS
Essex. During his twelve years in the
Navy he served on the USS Lake
Champlain, USS Leafy, USS Put-
:am and the USS Cobbler. He
svr',vd -,,, duty at the Commander
Carrier [)iwson. Mayport Florida,
Naval Communications Center,
Vietnam. and the Naval Weapons
Center. Chinalake, California.
He was discharged from the Navy
in 1971 and returned to Hammond
with his wife. the former Monica A.
Disabato. Three years later he joined
the Louisiana Air National Guard,
serving as Operations Supervisor
and later as Telecommunications
Superintendent supervising and
training over 40 reservists.
During his long military career
MSgt Greer has received numerous
medals and awards including the
Navy Good Conduct Medal with oak
leaf cluster, Combat Readiness
Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,
Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal. Meritorious Unit Commenda-
tion. Air Force Outstanding Unit
Master Sergeant Greer performs
administrative duties in the Telecom-
munications Operations Center,
236th Con
Louisiana Air National
Award, Air Force Longivity Service
Medal, Louisiana General Excellence
Medal. Naval Submatine Qualifica-
tion Medal andthe Louisiana Longiv-
ity Service Medal.
MSgt Oreer is a native of Hammond
graduating from Hammond High
School and later earning his degree
in Elementary Education from SLU.
In 1975 he received his Masters
Degree in Administration and Super-
vision. He is a member of Phi Delta
Kapna
Now with his retirement
Guard Robert intends to
serve his students at
He will also continue
membership with the
Kiwanis Club. the LA
School Executives, the
Parish Principals
the Association of
Supervisors.
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W. J. Thibodeaux Oil Co.
& Bootsv's Spur Stations
Specials at Bootsy's No. 2000, EastPine
corner of Barrone & East Pine
Coors Light 6pk. $
Old Milwaukee $3
1 2/1 2'S
Miller Bottles $:2
6 )k. 12oz.
Miller Lite $4"
12/12 o.z.
Pabst 002n2oz. $4 s"
Schlitz Cans $:2
6 k.lOoz.
$ Gallon Cans at Boots's No. 2
GRC Hydraulic FluidS13 ==
Thrift 30W Motor Oil $14 °
Gold Band Hydraulic Fluid $14 =.
Universal Hydraulic FluidS18 "=
GRC 90W Gear Oil $15 so
GRC 140W Gear Oil $15 so
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Menu c..inyour
HAMBURGERS
Small 1.35 w/cheese 1.55
Large 1.60 w/cheese 1.80
Double-Meat "New"
Small 1.95 w/cheese 2.25
Large 2.55 w/cheese 2.80
BACON BURGERS
Small 1.85 w/cheese 2.10
Large 2.15 w/cheese 2.35
B-B-Q & ROAST BEEF
Small 1.25 dressed 1.40
Large 1.60 dressed 1.75
HAM
Toast 1.50 w/cheese 1.75
Bun 1.75 w/cheese 2.00
DUKE OF RIB (boneless pork)
Toast 1.85
Bun 1.85
HOT DOGS
w/chili & fries 1.35
w/cheese or onions. 15 extra
GRILLED CHEESE .90
POBOYS
Fish 2.95
Oysters 2.95
Shrimp 3.50
BBQ 2.75
Roast Be 2.75
Hot Sausage 2.50
Hamburger 2.50
Cheeseburger 2.75
Ham 2.65
Ham & Cheese 2.95
Chicken Steak 2.65
w/cheese 2.95
Duke of Rib 2.75
FISH OR OYSTERS
Toast 2.25
Bun 2.35
SHRIMP
Toast 2.75
Bun 2.75
CHEF Salad 2.50
LETTUCE & TOMATO
SALAD 2.00
POTATO SALAD
Half pt..95 Pt. 1.90
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK FRENCH FRIES
Large 1.60 w/cheese .15 extra Small .60 Large .95
"NEW"
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Chicken-Ham-Cheese
Large Bun 1.85
ONION RINGS 1.00
CHILI Pt. 1.50
RED BEANS & RICE
w/sausage, dad & french,
bread 1.99
BISCUITS 5-9 A.M.
w/butter & Jelly .30 21.50
w/sausage or bacon .60
2/1.00
WE HAVE SOFT ICE CREAM
BOX DINNERS
FISH or OYSTERS
Box 4.95
Double Box 7.50
SHRIMP
Box 5.75
Double Box 8.95
SEAFOOD BOX 6.50
fish, oysters, shrimp
STUFFED SHRIMP !]O(
Box 6.50
CHICKEN FRIED S
Box 3.00
HAMBURGER STEAl(
Box 3.99
DUKE of RIB (boneleS
Box 3.95
OPEN-FACED
Box 3.95
Boxes served with toast
the following: Fries,
or Potato Salad.
PLEASE ORDER FgOld
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