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Service Service The Advertiser theadvertiser.com Jindal wants surplus funds for work The Associated Press Gov. Bobby Jindal will ask state lawmakers to use $300 million in surplus funds from last year to support coastal restoration and hurricane protection projects. "We are in a battle to save our coasts." Jindal told Jindal Jindal reporters Friday during an appearance in suburban New Orleans. "It is a battle against time that washes more of our land out to sea each year, and it is a battle we gain ground on by making critical investments in Fred Michael Hebert CROWLEY A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, February 16, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St.

Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Fred Michael Hebert, 51, who died Friday, February 13, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. in Duson. Fred was a native of Crowley and a resident of Lafayette. He was a machinist for Blueline Manufacturing. For many years Fred was a DJ in the local area and was known as "The Fr.

Gary Schexnayder, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m.

to service time. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 6:30 p.m. by at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Holly H.

Absher and her husband Nevin of North Carolina, Nicole Royer and her husband Donovan of Crowley, Kimberly Hebert of Lafayette, Mindy Hebert of Lafayette; his mother, Joy B. Breaux and her husband Richard of Duson; his father, Lester J. Hebert and his wife Gretchen of Crowley; five sisters, Georgie H. Comeaux of Kaplan, Angelic H. Broussard of Abbeville, Michelle Miller of Crowley, Brandy Lejeune of Crowley and Leslie Myers of Scott; two brothers, Dennis Wayne Hebert of Duson and Preston Joseph Hebert of Rayne; five grandchildren, Kaildyn Laliberte, Ryland Absher, Macie Royer, Jack Absher and Jaylynn Gary; his former wife, Linda Hebert of Lafayette; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Preston Hebert, Neil Gonzalez, Aaron Liebert, Randal Trahan, Craig Bellfy, and seph Roy. The family requests memorial contributions to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to GeeseyFerguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Ave.

Crowley, 337-783- 3313. hurricane protection and coastal restoration projects that strengthen coastal communities." The state has more than' an $800 million surplus available from the 2007-08 fiscal year. Jindal's announcement was the first time he proposed spending some of those funds for a specific area. Lawmakers must sign off on the spending in the regular session that begins in April. The state's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority will recommend which projects would benefit from the funding.

The recommendations would also need legislative approval. Continued from Page 1A Qualify Foster ended up backing Mike Michot, who beat Jordan out of his seat in the 1999 election. is a Lafayette businessman who came in second in a three-man race for the District 6 council seat in October 2007. He was defeated by Conque, who resigned late last year when he accepted a job with the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Riley appears 1 to be a.

newcomer to the Lafayette political arena. The other major area elections on the April 4 ballot drew no new candidates before close of qualifying Friday. Three well contenders signed up earlier in the week to run for a vacant seat on the state's utility regulatory body, the Public Service Commission. Former U.S. Rep.

Clyde Holloway of Forest Hill, state Sen. Joe McPherson of Woodworth and former state Rep. Gil Pinac of Crowley qualified this week for the race. Holloway and Pinac are Republicans. McPherson is a Democrat.

The PSC's 4th District seat opened with the resignation of Commissioner Dale Sittig. Pat Manuel was temporarily appointed to the seat until the election. The Associated Press contributed to this story. OBITUARIES funeral announcements pay tribute to loved and offer a service to friends who their respects. Friends and families have obituaries and funeral announcements that by a funeral home.

To submit announcefees, please contact your funeral director. wishing to submit an obituary or funeral call (337) 289-6427. The deadline to submit is 3 p.m. the day before publication. Obituaries of military veterans are marked with an American flag at the request of the family to honor loved ones for their service.

TO SUBMIT OBITUARIES AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Henri "Boo Boo" Edwards Obituaries and ones' accomplishments would like to pay prepared these have been submitted ments and discuss Funeral homes announcement, announcements OPELOUSAS- Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Melancon Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas for Henri "Boo Boo" Edwards, age 25, who passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Baton Rouge. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Edwards was a native of Washington and a resident of Opelousas.

He was a very loving and caring person and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Mr. Edwards was a parishioner of Latter Day Saints Church of Mormon in Opelousas. Survivors include his father, Kenneth Wayne Leger of Opelousas; two sons, Hunter Edwards and Chase Edwards, both of Opelousas; his paternal grandparents, Vera Leger and her husband, Roland Leger; his maternal grandfather, James Doucet all of Opelousas; one sister, Lova Leger and her companion, Mark, of Baton Rouge; and a nephew, Anthony Shay Vasquez. He was preceded in death by his mother, the former Patricia Lane Doucet; his maternal grandmother, Stella "Ta La" St.

Amant; and one brother, Justin. Sherwood Gates. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and will continue from 8 a.m.

until service time on Saturday. Pallbearers will be Seth Leger, Mark Vasquez, Troy Doucet, David Vasquez, Dave Trainor and Roland A. Leger. View the obituary and A choice this personal deserves talking to the right person. If you've decided on cremation, you probably have a multitude of questions.

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14, 2009 Continued from Page 1A Crash Street, pulled into the path of Williamson's vehicle. "Williamson tried to avoid hitting her, but both cars collided," Faulkner said. "Their vehicles came to rest on the north side of 190." Faulkner said Moody almost instantly arrived at the crash scene and the mother, herself injured in the accident, thrust the unresponsive baby into his arms and asked him to get the child to the hospital. "She got out screaming. She was very distraught," Moody said.

Faulkner said at that moment a St. Landry Parish sheriff's unit arrived and DEATHS EUNICE- Ethelie Fruge, 89, died Friday, February 13, 2009. Ardoin's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements LAFAYETTE Lucien "Pete" Dutel Cormier, 80, died Thursday, February 12, 2009. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BASILE Sadie Pousson Ledeune, 67, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009.

Adroin's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. LAFAYETTE John W. Boudreaux, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Martin Castille Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CECILIA Oscar Edger Goodie, 82, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009.

Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. NEW IBERIA Joan Coggins Daugherty, 67, died Tuesday, February Evangeline Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Daigle, 69, who passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at her residence. Interment will follow at St. Bernard Mausoleum No.

2 in Breaux Bridge. Fr. Ed Degeyter will officiate at the funeral Mass. Verina loved working in her flower beds, reading, crocheting and spending time with the pride and joy of her life, Ashton and Heidi, her grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her caregiving and nurturing spirit by providing care in her home for her mother, Adia, father, Romain, and her brother, "High For many years "Black" and Verina were the primary caregivers to their family and friends.

They unconditionally gave of their time and enjoyed doing fundraisers throughout the community for anyone in need. In return, Verina had received the same love she gave so graciously by being cared for by her loving husband in her residence for two years. She was comforted and surrounded by the love of her life. A "fighter in spirit," she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years, Roland "Black" Daigle, of Breaux Bridge; one son, Wendell J.

Daigle, of Breaux Bridge, one brother, Olden "ToTo" Theriot, of Breaux Bridge, and two grandchildren, Ashton Daigle and Heidi Daigle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Romain and Adia F. Theriot; an infant brother; three brothers, Alfred "High Pocket" Theriot, Ludon "Colo" Theriot, and Ledia Theriot; and one sister, Edith Laviolette. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from time 10 a.m. until 10 p.m: on Friday and continue at time 7 a.m.

until 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday. Pallbearers will be Dale Theriot, T-Colo Theriot, Kevin Daigle, Chad Hardy, Dano Boudreaux, and Chris Laviolette.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.c om Visit Obituaries Online theadvertiser.com Moody, cradling the baby, jumped into the back seat and the sheriff's deputy took both to the hospital. "Everyone was there at just the right time. They got the baby to the hospital in just a few minutes," Faulkner said. While Schambaugh was pronounced dead at the scene, emergency medical technicians were able to get Williamson and her son to the hospital.

Both the baby and the 8-year-old, who suffered a broken hip and other broken bones in the collision, where airlifted to Tulane Medical Center. Williamson, who suffered moderate injuries in the crash, was treated locally. Faulkner said the accident remains under investigation, and no charges have been filed. guestbook online at www.melanconfuneralhome. net.

Melancon Funeral Home of Opelousas, 4708 I-49 North Service Road, (337) 407-1907, is in charge of arrangements. Lannie Lay Scarborough LAFAYETTE Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Lannie Lay Scarborough. Mr. Scarborough, 83, was born August 18, 1925 in Haynesville, Louisiana.

He passed away peacefully on February 12, 2009 at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette. Reverend Chris Blanchard of Covenant Methodist Church will conduct the funeral services. Interment will take place in Fountain Memorial Gardens During his youth in North Louisiana, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Later in life, he enjoyed managing their real estate investments. Lannie attended school in Haynesville, Louisiana and in 1943, he was drafted into the United States Army.

He. proudly served our country in France and Belgium during World War IL. On October 7, 1946, following his return from Europe, Lannie married Lanez Barnette in Bossier City, Louisiana. During his 40 years of faithful employment with Marathon Oil Company, he and his family lived in Haynesville, Louisiana, Orange, Texas, Bay City, Texas, Lafayette, Louisiana and New Orleans, Louisiana. He and his family returned to, Lafayette in 1984 where he retired as a production superintendent in 1987.

During their retirement, Lannie and Lanez enjoyed their camp at Toledo Bend. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lanez Barnette Scarborough, daughters Kay Gibson and husband, Mac, Lyndi Tuschl and husband, Brian; sister, Pat Young and husband Rex. He was especially proud of his four grandchildren, Caron Gibson of Lafayette and Sarah, DeLanie and Gabriel Tuschl of Spring Texas. They were eagerly awaiting the birth of another Tuschl grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delton and Ketura Scarborough and a daughter, Lanette Scarborough.

Lannie's family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all of the staff on the 8th floor at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital at Lafayette General Medical Center. Their compassionate care will always be remembered by his family. Additionally, the family would like to thank by Drs. Salopek and Fei for their exemplary efforts in treating his illness during the past several years and Ms. Roselyn HebertHummert, chaplain at Lafayette General Extended Care and Reverend Chris Blanchard, who spent the day with Lannie and family on Thursday.

Visiting hours were observed on Friday from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. and will continue Saturday from 8 a.m. to the time of services. Honored to serve as pallbearers are his sons-in-law, Mac Gibson and Brian Tuschl.

Also serving are Tom Cox, Jimmy Duhon, Cortney Henderson and his brother-in-law, Rex Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Irv Gallaspy and John Luby. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.delhommefuneralhome Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, is in charge of all funeral arrangements. Verina Theriot Daigle BREAUX BRIDGE Funer- al services will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, for Verina Theriot Supporting You In Your Time Of Need We will transfer existing pre-arrangement Guaranteed pre arranged funeral plans available.

funeral plans at their full value. Not everyone can say they're passionate about their work. We're not everyone. Everyday we're able to help another family it through a painful loss is one more day we're proud to be in our chosen profession. Our compassion toward families and enthusiasm for serving the community is truly what sets us apart.

Funeral Me Burial Cemetery Option Cremation Cemetery Option Funeral and Cemetery Plans DAVID Marble and Granite Option FUNERAL HOMI3S (monuments, tombs, etc.) Family Owned Since 1937 337-369-6336 1-888-806-6336 www.davidfuneralhome.com Serving Familles In: New Iberia, Abbeville, Erath, Lafayette, Broussard, Youngsville, Jeanerette and Loreauville RITES Mathilde Broussard, Sts. Paul Catholic Church in Scott, 10 a.m. Annie Mae Broussard, St. Basil Catholic Church, 10a.m. Verina Daigle, St.

Bernard Catholic Church, 10a.m. Fred Hebert, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 10a.m. Lannie Scarborough, Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers, 11a.m. Henri "Boo Boo" Edwards, Melancon Funeral Home Chapel of Opelosuas, 11 a.m.

Ella Richard, St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church, 11a.m. Cheryle Dae Brasseaux, Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton, 2 p.m. Ella Mae Vincent Richard December 1 11, 1914 February 12, 2009 ABBEVILLE-Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2009 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St.

Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Ella Mae Vincent Richard, 94, who died Thursday, February 12, 2009. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Rev. Louis Richard officiating the services. She is survived by one son, Ray Allen Richard of Sulphur; one sister, Audrey Vincent of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ovide Richard, parents, Oleus Vincent and the former Alice Gary; one son, Ovide B. Richard, four brothers, Horace Vincent, Willis Vincent, Ewell Vincent and Wilson Vincent; one sister, Inez V. Karris; and an infant grandchild. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home Abbeville, 209 S. St.

Charles Street, on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m.; Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when the procession will depart for the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ella Mae Vincent Richard's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-3240 or to any other Catholic charities. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincent-abbeville.com. All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661. To View Obituaries online go to theddvertiser.com.