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 March 31, 2009

Dear Bunkien,  FYI

 While the following writings are FYI, I encourage you to participate in,  support, and enjoy the moment of these various topics.   

Published:  Late Feb. 2009 - MUSINGS
Everyone continues to ask about the next Musings publication date and I must admit, I have been dragging my feet on this one. I will get hot on it again soon.

Personal Footnote:  Sorry Lila---  I hope to make it up to you soon.  Lila is a BHS graduate of 1962. 

Published:  Monday, February 16, 2009 7:56 PM - 50's Reunion May 1st and 2nd.
"Thanks-We are calling this the “Bunkie Connection” sponsored  by the classes of 54,55,53---but the invite is from 1950-56   This will be held May 1st,2nd at the Gym.  Friday will be shrimp boil and all trimmings with music by Paul Lemoine Sat will stuffed pork chop with trimmings and music by Two Jacks and Queen.

 All of the invitation have been mailed with a deadline for March 16th.  Of course anyone can come provided they pay in advance. $50.00 per person.

  At this point the response has been great- We are expecting a very large turn out.  Check in time is Friday 2-4pm at the gym to pick up name tags and tickets.

  We will start Friday at 5pm and on Saturday at 6pm.

 They can mail their checks payable to Marcus Bordelon C/O Bunkie Connection

  PO box 90461  Lafayette, La 70509  Please included their names and addresses or phone # with their application .

   If you need any further info, you can email me or ph 337-781-2857.

 Bob Richardson"

Webmaster Footnote:  Please contact Bobby if you are interested in responding.

  March 13, 2009 - Election:  April 4, 2009
"Hi Dale and Sandra---Hope this note finds all well with you and yours---I am writing to ask for help (votes/support) from our fellow Bunkiens that live in the Baton Rouge area.  Lynette (Stokes)Clark's (who currently lives in Bunkie, in John Elliott's family home on Holly Street) son Lee Dominque is currently in a runoff election for the La. State Senate in the April 4th election. District 16 is his area so speak up for him because he had Bunkie roots.  Lynette and her husband John both graduated from Bunkie High in 1955 so their roots go deep.  Thanks to all in anticipation of what we Bunkiens can accomplish---Liz."
Webmaster Footnote: Thank you Liz.  Liz Chapman Reed is a BHS graduate of 1963. 

Published:  March 24, 2009 - Epps House
"Hi, I subscribe to Tattler, thanks to a Bunkien I work with.  I am TRYING to locate and photograph EVERY National Register of Historic Place in Louisiana and also every Louisiana State Historical Sign.  I did a "quicky" through Bunkie just before Christmas and am planning a more concentrated  effort sometime before the Corn Fest.

Anyways, the main purpose of this email is We have attempted to find the Epps House and roadside marker and have been unable to find it. My Bunkien workmate, knew where it WAS (next to Chevrolet Dealership) on Hwy. 71.
We cannot find it  anymore.  We were wondering if it has been moved again, If it has, do you know the current location?
If not, what happened to it? Also do you know if the State marker moved with house?

Thanks so much
Paul"

Webmaster Footnote:  Please contact me if you are interested in responding.


Published:  March 23, 2009 - MS Walk, April 4, 2009
 "Dale,  I don't know if it would be possible to put this MS Walk info on the website.  I am participating in the Virtual walk which corresponds with the walk in New Orleans on April 4.  My daughter is walking in Baton Rouge this weekend March 28.  I have until April 24th to turn in money.  Thank you.  Shera - Shera LaPoint , PO Box 599, Bunkie, LA 71322 - Dlapoint@bellsouth.net -
(318) 346-7208"

Webmaster Footnote:  More of Shera's writings can be viewed here.

Published:  March 23, 2009 - Home For Sale
"Dear friends and family,
 
My son-in-law and daughter, Pat and Mary Rivers have listed their home at 308 N. Sewell, Bunkie, LA for sale.  It is a lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, approx. 2000 sq. ft with large living room, back yard has privacy fence, and new central air/heat, $125,000. 
 
If you know of anyone interested in buying a home in the Bunkie area, please refer them to Mr. John Normand of Chatelain Realty (346-6817 or 838-2439)
 
Thank you,
Bonnie Ducote"

Webmaster Footnote: Bonnie Aymond Ducote (BAD) is a BHS graduate of 1963.

Published:  March 15, 2009 - Good Old Bunkie High - Hello Kay; Hello Jill.
"Dale,
   I attended St. Anthonys School in the late 60's. I am trying to find out where the old Bunkie High School was located, when it was it torn down, and what took its place?
Please tell Kay Descant & Jill Marchieve (spelling) hello for me.
        Great website,
         Clay Thibodeaux"

Webmaster Footnote:  Please contact me if you are interested in responding.

Published:  March 13, 2009 - Pauline Jeansonne Laborde
"I am looking for help in obtaining information on my mother.  She passed away
somewhere between 1963-1965 and is buried in a church cemetery in Bunkie,
Cottonport or Marksville.  Her name is Pauline Jeansonne Laborde.  She was
married to Revere Paul Laborde.  I know nothing about my fathers side of the
family.  I know he was one of 13 children.  Together my parents had 5, the last
one died with her during childbirth.  I have met my other siblings, but no one
seems to know anything.  I was taken in by Earl & Myrtle Jeansonne.  Myrtle has
passed away and Earl doesn't give out too much info.
Can you guide me in the right direction?
 
Thanks,
Tina Laborde Marchand
2829 19th St. North
Hueytown, Al 35023"

Webmaster Footnote:  Please contact me if you are interested in responding.

Published:  Monday, March 30, 2009 7:46 PM - Family Ties
"Hi Dale,  I enjoyed reading your family ties today.  I could submit something of my family.  I have over 600 sheets going back to the l500 which I know is much too much.  When you get a work sheet fixed up I will try to follow it and submit something.  I do not have a scanner but could send you a few pictures via snail mail.  Get back with me when you're ready if you want my info.  Thanks - Alice Holland".

Webmaster Footnote:   Thank you Alice.  Alice is a BHS graduate of 1957.   I will be happy to publish any and all inputs from all Bunkiens.  Should you want to just list only yourself and your spouse and your immediate family then that is ok too.

Published:  March 31, 2009 - All Navy
 Tomorrow, April 1, 2009, marks 45 years since I boarded that Trailways bus from Bunkie to New Orleans for processing into the United States Navy.  Today, I am 20 years older and two pay-grades higher than I thought I would ever be, and I still have Bunkie on my mind.  Writing this, as I sit here in a motel room in Pascagoula, MS, yes; adjacent to the Northrop Grumman shipyard where I administer to the training needs of the precommissioning crew for LHD 8 Makin Island.  Makin Island will deliver to the Navy on April 15, 2009.  View the christening of Makin Island.  MAKIN ISLAND will be commissioned October 24, 2009 at North Island Naval Air Station, on Coronado, California.

Personal Footnote: Had it not been for my good friend and Navy mentor Chief Joe Lena, who know!!!
 

“ what lies behind us

and what lies before us

are small matters

compared to

what lies

within us”

In Memory, 2009:  Billy Hayes, Roy Lee Brown, Sr.,  Ben Christopher Juneau, Curley Flynn Alfred, Sr., Kirk Alan Ashworth, Lindsley Vidrine, Doris Beverly Washington, Mary Ola Chelette Stevens, Desoto, Jeanelle M., Christopher Paul Armand, Gladys John Kojis, George Potts, Clothilde  Mounger  Quirk, Thelma Kelley Locks, Ronald Dean Dupree, Paul Joseph Mella, Dorothy "Dot" A. Abney, Wilson L. Kelley, Jr., (W.L.), Ivan Stanley Villemarette, Sr., Lena Gobert Carter, Carolyn Kennedy, Ralph Paul Moras, Sr., William Murdock

Help me write a better Bunkie Tattler next month with your input.  Thank you, DaleDescant@bunkie.com